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QURE® Water Unveils #TeamQURE Ambassadors to Mark 10th Anniversary
QURE® Water marks 10th anniversary celebrating the inspiring stories of #TeamQURE - a group of unique and robust individuals who take on the excitement and challenges in all kinds of terrain by action and by heart! - October 13, 2020 - QURE Water
CSN Organizational Announcement
CSN Executive Director, David Tucci retirement announcement, including successor. - June 03, 2020 - Consolidated Sales Network
Practicing Conscious Consumption Has Benefits - Conure Herb-Infused Water Enhancers Help This Effort
How we spend our money, how we treat our time, how we make decisions in our purchases demonstrates how we think of ourselves, the environment, and society. A balanced life and security are outcomes of a lifestyle that practices conscious consumption along with wise consumer decisions. - April 12, 2019 - Conure
ax-water Changes the Hydration Game with Aronia Berry
ax-water contains three times more antioxidants than blueberries. It is infused with the aronia berry, which has an impressive list of health benefits. - December 05, 2018 - ax-water
Green Sheep Water Rebrands to Open Water
Around the globe, one million plastic bottles are used every single minute, and 70% or more will end up in landfills and oceans. Awareness of our planet's plastic pollution problem is gaining momentum. People care, and they want a better option. Green Sheep Water, the first company to serve water... - September 22, 2018 - Open Water
Green Sheep Water Cans Featured at Surf Ranch Pro
Green Sheep Water will be the featured bottled water brand at the Surf Ranch Pro held September 6-9, 2018. The three-day event is Stop 8 of the World Surf League Championship Tour that takes place at world famous surfer Kelly Slater's man-made wave at the Surf Ranch. Professional surfers from around... - September 09, 2018 - Open Water
Ecovitae.Pt Shall Partner with WaterMicronWorld, Ltd to Build Assembly Plants in Brazil
An assembly plant shall be set up in Brazil for a pioneering sustainable drinking water generation system. - June 27, 2018 - WaterMicronWorld, Ltd.
Green Sheep Water Becomes Certified as a Women-Owned Business
Through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), Green Sheep Water is now a certified women-owned business. - June 13, 2018 - Open Water
Alkaline Water Company, Breath of Fresh Air Product, Changing the Way Consumers Drink Water
Breath of Fresh Air Products, a bottled water company that specializes in supplying their All Natural Artesian Alkaline Water, has been in the game for 3 years. The company was founded by Los Angeles native, Ronald Morse, who used his knowledge of operations as a former employee at Arrowhead Water Corp. to begin his own bottled water company with an approach of educating people on the very topics overlooked by many bottled-water consumers. - May 31, 2018 - Breath of Fresh Air Products
WaterMicronWorld: The UN Drinking Water Report 2018
Production of a kilo of wheat requires 800 to 4,000 liters of water, while a kilo of beef, takes 2,000 to 16,000 liters, said Robert Rainman COO of WaterMicronWorld. - January 04, 2018 - WaterMicronWorld, Ltd.
WaterMicronWorld, Ltd Announced That It is Planning a Regional Head Office in Europe
Currently the European Region has very low recoverable fresh water resource, with only 3 cu per km. - December 29, 2017 - WaterMicronWorld, Ltd.
IBERTRADING BUSINESS CORP. Ready to Partner with WaterMicronWorld, Ltd (WMW) to Build Assembly Plants Around the World
WaterMicronWorld Atmospheric Water Generators can produce pure drinking water more cheaply than desalination or reverse osmosis – providing a practical and economical solution to water scarcity. - December 15, 2017 - WaterMicronWorld, Ltd.
WaterMicronWorld - the World is Running Out of Water
21 of the world's 37 biggest sources of drinking water are on the verge of disappearing. - November 17, 2017 - WaterMicronWorld, Ltd.
WaterMicronWorld Atmospheric Water Generators Market Analysis Forecasts Report 2017
Global Atmospheric Water Generators market is expected to reach USD 4.74 billion by 2024, according to WMW Robert Rainman. - November 05, 2017 - WaterMicronWorld, Ltd.
WaterMicronWorld, Ltd. Has Finally Released 3 Different Atmospheric Drinking Water Generation Technologies
This Atmospheric Water company offers a complete end to end drinking water solution. - November 03, 2017 - WaterMicronWorld, Ltd.
Thailand Company WaterMicronWorld is Expanding Into Iran Retail Stores
Blade Nirooye Khavarmiyaneh Co. P.J.S. plans to bring Atmospheric Water Generators into Iran's own retail stores with WaterMicronWorld Technology. - October 04, 2017 - WaterMicronWorld, Ltd.
WaterMicronWorld Technology, Could Help Drinking Water Crisis
A Global drinking water crisis in coming decades could cause food prices to "skyrocket" and damage the economy. - October 02, 2017 - WaterMicronWorld, Ltd.
WaterMicronWorld Introduce the World's First 6 in 1 Atmospheric Water Generators
WaterMicronWorld,Ltd launch the next generation of Multi-Functional Atmospheric Water Generators (AWG). Robert Rainman said. - September 26, 2017 - WaterMicronWorld, Ltd.
WaterMicronWorld Manufactures Atmospheric Water Generators, Producing Pure Drinking Water from the Air
WaterMicronWorld is the leader in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of highly advanced Atmospheric Water Generators that extract the moisture from the air and converts it into clean, pure drinking water. Water, essential for all aspects of life, is the world's most valuable commodity and is becoming increasingly scarce. - September 17, 2017 - WaterMicronWorld, Ltd.
Phure Water Secures Distribution in Boise, Idaho
PhURE Taps Navigator Sales and Marketing, One of the Fastest Growing National Retail Broker - June 23, 2017 - Phure Water
New Product: AquaVibox Bag-in-Box Water Distributed by Water Event, Carrollton, Texas
Water Event is proud to announce the launch of its new product, AquaViBox Bag-in-Box Water, a single-use, ultra-clean and eco-friendly packaging solution offering convenience and safety. It can be used alone at room temperature or connected to refrigerated dispenser systems. - January 26, 2017 - Water Event
Low Carbon Market is on the Horizon, Here is the Chance to Lead the Pack
Discover the certified initiative that counterbalances the impact that Carbon Dioxide emissions from vehicle fuels have on our environment. Since providing services for household names such as Audi, Mercedes Benz and BMW, The United Nations Environmental Programmes Partner, Green Earth Appeal, are searching for founding partners who will be proud to drive an innovative scheme that demonstrates your environmental and social responsibility without costing a single penny. - January 23, 2017 - Green Earth Appeal
Refresh Your Water Bottles This World Wetlands Day
A unique initiative set to revolutionise the bottled water industry are seeking founding partners in time for World Wetlands Day 2017. Bottles for trees will work directly inline with mineral water Branding companies, who will benefit from the associated PR generated by the initiative. Enhance environmental landscapes and reverse negative stigmas attached to plastic pollution. - January 12, 2017 - Green Earth Appeal
Optimal Harmony Water Company Launches AQUA OH-!
Dr. Keith Kantor to be National Spokesperson. - September 23, 2016 - Optimal Harmony Water
INCA KOLA FLYAWAY SWEEPSTAKES CALIBASH 2015 ANNOUNCES WINNER - Powered by LaMusica
INCA KOLA brand a trademark of The Coca Cola Company announced Melissa Mercado, the winner of the INCA KOLA FLYAWAY SWEEPSTAKES CALIBASH 2015. Melissa Mercado, a Bronx, NY Native and INCA KOLA Corporate Executives will be joining the celebration together at the INCA KOLA FLYAWAY SWEEPSTAKES CALIBASH 2015 Concert which will provide great entertainment to Latin Urban music fans and the opportunity to sample INCA KOLA at the CALIBASH 2015 Festival. - January 18, 2015 - Continental Food and Beverage Inc.
Third Street Unveils the Most Wonderful Chai of the Year: New Spicy Pumpkin Festivus Chai
Chai drinkers have another reason to rejoice as Third Street, makers of premium, sustainable beverages, today announced the launch of its newest fall flavor, Spicy Pumpkin Festivus Chai. The holiday variety will be available exclusively for a limited time at Whole Foods Market, and retails at $4.99. Made... - November 07, 2014 - Third Street
Omergy Announces Its New Kangaroo Bottle to the Beverage Industry
Omergy's™ cool, new Kangaroo Bottle adds a new product to the beverage industry. What is it? To see the Kangaroo Bottle visit: http://goo.gl/IaZdlF. Originally the Omergy Kangaroo Bottle was invented with the intent to sell or license to PepsiCo. Omergy President Ernie Hemple states,... - October 28, 2014 - Omergy International
Onesource Water Acquires PWT of Middle Tennessee
Onesource Water Expands Its Reach in the Music City. - September 05, 2014 - Onesource Water
The Arty Water Company Celebrates Launch of ARTY™ Water, the World's First Premium Artichoke Water
Get ready to move out of the mainstream! ARTY™ Water is a rising star that offers a healthy, great tasting alternative to fruit-based water beverages. Made from fresh California artichokes, every bottle contains powerful antioxidants, essential vitamins and minerals. - June 23, 2014 - The Arty Water Company
Onesource Water Acquires Smart H2O
Onesource Water Expands Its Reach in the Mid-Atlantic - June 04, 2014 - Onesource Water
Onesource Water Acquires Pure Water Technology of Northwest Ohio
Onesource Water Expands Its Reach in the Midwest. - May 03, 2014 - Onesource Water
Former FOX TV Host Sets Sights on Beverage Industry
Former FOX TV host sets sights on beverage industry with new beverage brand called "Vitality Water, Sports & Energy Drinks". - April 05, 2014 - Vitality Water, Sports & Energy Drinks
AFL Reaches Partnership Deal with FUGA Energy
The Arena Football League and the natural energy drink FUGA have entered into a two-year partnership, the League office announced today. FUGA, which derives its name from the Latin term "to take flight," is an energy drink made from natural energy resources that are grown out of the ground... - March 07, 2014 - Aquarena Beverage Company
Onesource Water Acquires AquaPure
Onesource Water Expands Its Reach in the states of Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado. - January 25, 2014 - Onesource Water
Local Water Beverage Company Goes Live on Indiegogo.com
Raising funds for first hot-filled 100% biodegradable bottle. - June 21, 2013 - beauty2o
Onesource Water Adds Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Onesource Water Expands Its Sales and Service Footprint in the State of North Carolina - April 14, 2013 - Onesource Water
Omega Nutrition Launch Brand New, Vegan Protein Supplement
Omega Nutrition have announced the release of SportsPro; a vegetarian protein supplement capable of nourishing your body with a truly unique array of potent, plant-based proteins. This powerful, vegan protein supplement contains 6g of readily digestible protein per 12g serving, and is sure to be a big hit with health conscious athletes, as well as the health community at large. - March 18, 2013 - Water for Health
Onesource Water Acquires Pure Water Technology of San Antonio
Onesource Water Expands Its Operations in the State of Texas - February 03, 2013 - Onesource Water
Kiwaii Announces New Distribution at Indiana's Marsh Supermarkets
Premium Healthy Spring Water Inc. (PHSW) announced today that Kiwaii True Spring Water, the company's premium New Zealand spring water brand, has gained new distribution in 60+ Marsh Supermarkets through Indianapolis-based Pure Beverage Company. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Marsh operates 78... - October 07, 2012 - Kiwaii Natural Spring Water
Onesource Water Announces Acquistion of RefresH2O
Onesource Water Expands Its Services to Texas - August 02, 2012 - Onesource Water
ACG Indiana Honors Onesource Water with Corporate Value Award
Indiana-based Onesource Water Recognized for Its Growth Strategy Through Acquisition - May 31, 2012 - Onesource Water
Onesource Water Acquires Next Generation H2O
Onesource Water Expands Operations into Central Florida Onesource Water, a leading provider of bottleless water cooler systems, is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Next Generation H2O, a distributor of point-of-use office and home water coolers in Central Florida. This acquisition strengthens... - January 20, 2012 - Onesource Water
AriZona Beverages Named One of America's Top 25 Hottest Brands in 2011 by Advertising Age
AriZona Beverages is named one of the "Hottest Brands" in 2011 by Advertising Age as the company reaches its 20th birthday. - December 02, 2011 - AriZona Beverages USA LLC
Onesource Water Acquires Pure Water Carolinas
Onesource Water Expands to Offer Service in North Carolina and South Carolina - November 11, 2011 - Onesource Water
Retap Wins Promotional Gift Award 2011
The design drinking bottle of the Scandinavian company Retap is the winner of the Promotional Gift Award 2011 in the category "Communicative Product." - January 15, 2011 - Retap
Q water Eliminates Water Bottles
Drink To Your Health Inc. the parent company of Q water, is proud to announce that with its partners in the hospitality industry, Q water has collectively eliminated one million plastic and glass bottles from our landfill sites in 2010. By using Q water in their restaurant establishments, they have... - January 14, 2011 - Q water
Hawaiian Springs Named the Official Water of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing for Third Year in a Row
Premier Water Brand Joins Top Athletes Surfing for Prestigious Title. - November 17, 2010 - Hawaiian Springs, LLC
WOOOH! Announces Release of Unique Stabilized Alkaline Water
No additives, stability make this water unlike any other. - September 23, 2010 - WOOOH, LLC
Go Green, Promote Green & Make Green, AquaHealth, Inc. Launches New Sustainable Bottled Water Video Presentation
AquaHealth, Inc., the North American leader for Sustainable Bottled Water Solutions is dedicated to bringing customers 'Greener' bottled water. With AquaHealth's in-house delivery system, and proprietary and customizable filtration, patrons enjoy pure, great tasting water with near zero waste. For those seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, AquaHealth Premium Water is the Eco-Conscious choice. - August 27, 2010 - AquaHealth, Inc.
AquaHealth, Inc., The Leader in Sustainable Bottled Water, Expands Management Team with New Hire, Dave Flanders
AquaHealth, Incorporated is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to its management team – Director of Marketing and Business Development, Dave Flanders. AquaHealth is excited to have Mr. Flanders, a proven professional who will help guide the company's continued growth. Dave... - August 18, 2010 - AquaHealth, Inc.
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Antoni Flores Fills A Void In Boston's System
For years, the Red Sox had an impressive pipeline of up-the-middle players who served as the engine of an eventual 2018 World Series champion.
Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley Jr., Andrew Benintendi and Christian Vazquez all became essential parts of the 2018 title team, while prospects such as Yoan Moncada and Manuel Margot became key trade chips that supported that core.
While most of Boston's prospect depth in 2019 resides on the corners, highlighted by third basemen Bobby Dalbec and Michael Chavis and 2018 first-rounder Triston Casas—the Red Sox aren't without intriguing shortstops.
None is more attention-grabbing than 17-year-old Venezuelan shortstop Antoni Flores. He excelled in a brief stint in the Dominican Summer League, hitting .347/.439/.510 in 13 games to earn a quick promotion to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League. While minor injuries limited him to two games in the GCL, his across-the-board skill stood out.
"Offensively, he's advanced," assistant general manager Eddie Romero said. "He had a great feel (during the scouting process) for the zone, great feel for hitting. It's advanced. He knew what to do. He had a good approach with two strikes. He used the whole field.
"Defensively, he's got sure hands. We think there's a pretty good chance that he stays at short, even with added size."
If the righthanded-hitting Flores, who signed in 2017, can continue to add strength to his 6-foot-1 frame to complement an approach that already shows solid bat-to-ball impact and more walks (nine) than strikeouts (eight) in his debut, he has a chance to emerge quickly for an organization with few standout middle-of-the-field prospects.
2019 Boston Red Sox Instructional League Roster
Top prospect Triston Casas headlines the list of Red Sox players headed to fall instructs.
— The Red Sox reconfigured their pitching oversight. Longtime pitching coordinator Ralph Treuel will serve as the organization's pitching coordinator/logistics, overseeing pitcher availability, promotions and fundamentals.
— Dave Bush will serve as the coordinator for performance, using data to offer instruction on pitch development, usage and strategy, working chiefly with pitchers in the upper levels while also spending time in the big leagues. Bush will be assisted in the lower minors by former Red Sox minor league pitcher Shawn Haviland.

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OPERAKÄLLAREN, SWEDEN, 87 p
Not just a restaurant but also a Swedish landmark located in Stockholm's historic opera house. A magnificent dining room with stuccoed walls and painted murals. Well-made, modern fine dining dishes upheld by classic techniques, often based on ingredients from local producers. A guest that expects a grandiose dinner with a competent service will not be disappointed. When it comes to sustainability, the restaurant keeps track of food waste, and materials that will last a long time are given priority. Operakällaren is a Svanen-certified restaurant working in close collaboration with Wateraid.


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When we did 'the big trip' of 2013, rarely, but it did occasionally happen, you'd decide to go somewhere, arrive, and from the first moment, something was just not quite right. Sihanoukville in Cambodia, Vientiane in Laos, and Madurai, India, in spite of its temple magnificence, spring to mind. It's hard to put into words, but it's like something about the aura, the energy of the place, it's just a little off, out of sync. Batticaloa, on Sri Lanka's east coast, can now join that list.
I had anticipated Batti, as it's called, to be a restful two-night stopover on our way to the far north; a chance to recharge the batteries with coastal air. Our train out there, a most leisurely ride in a breezy, almost empty third-class carriage, seemed to be setting us up for this. Everything I'd read about the place screamed 'mellow vibes'.
When this disconnect happens, it does seem to happen from the moment you arrive; first impressions and all. And sure enough, as soon as we exited the train station, I remember thinking that this is not quite what I was anticipating. Now of course expectations are no-one but my own's to manage; the problem, I've come to think, is that there was just no vibe at all. In spite of the not insignificant amount of coverage Batti gets in the travel guides, it appears we arrived in a town that is just not set up for and does not seem to receive visitors; non-Sri Lankan visitors, at least.
We had a slight moment of confusion finding our accommodation – never great when carrying your temporary life on your back, in the hot midday sun – and when we arrived, I'd not exactly call the reception welcoming. Nonetheless we got settled and thought great, the most highly-rated cafe on TripAdvisor is only a few hundred metres away. Except that, when we got there, it was closed; well, the gate was open but it was deserted. All we found was a dog gnashing its teeth at us down the street.
So we walked into the new town to find lunch. Look out for bike rentals on the way, I said. We'll want to hire bikes tomorrow so we can explore the coast. What'd we see? Nada. Nothing. Bizarre.
After finding lunch – biryani, perfect – the rest of the afternoon was actually fine. We wandered south, across a bridge into old town, which is actually a small island, and explored the small Dutch fort, the bazaar, and wandered around its interesting suburban streets – there are lanes and alleyways all over the place – finding many of its pretty churches. It is quite pretty, surrounded by a lagoon, and I really loved a lot of the architecture, both religious and more domestically functional. Certainly, it felt pretty chilled, even if people were staring as if to say, 'what on earth are you doing here?'.
Tomorrow will be fine, I said: beach day, and then we'll find the tourists.
Except we didn't, and it really only got more bizarre. I had imagined finding a beach, not crowded for sure, but with people beaching, and being able to lounge somewhere for lunch, and hiring bikes to explore the sandy peninsula.
We found the beach easy enough. Over the 1924-built bridge east from the new town, and a bit further east from there, and you find a glorious, long, wide expanse of golden sand, stretching up and down as far as you can see. And there was no one there; no cafes, no bike rentals. The only place we came across was padlock-closed.
In New Zealand, finding yourself on a deserted stretch of beach is not completely unusual, and in fact it's rather lovely. But what made this eerie was that it's set up for beachgoers: a long boardwalk, street lights, and chairs and pagodas. Deserted.
And then you see a reminder of that Boxing Day in 2004, when the wave came ashore. And then you start to realise that you've been walking passed the evidence all along. Empty sections are dotted about the place, and all the houses are new, and if they're old, they were lucky at the time, now most definitely unlucky looking.
And then you see the memorials.
And then you see the temple now sitting like the Leaning Temple of Batti; except no-one's visiting.
And then it started to feel like it made sense, and we wondered whether we had arrived at a party already over, or way too early for one that's yet to begin, in this country now atop the ranks of must-see nations.
So we returned to our inhospitable hospitality provider with many questions. Was Batti once on the holidaymakers' radar, and has never recovered from that day? One of the memorials seemed to have a lot if nonlocal looking names among those so unlucky on that fateful day. Or is it yet to be put on the map, but lacking the resources – both natural and financial – to compete with its long popular southern coast cousins?
It appears to be both, neither. It's true that tourists were among those killed on that day in 2004, but I couldn't find anything to suggest that Batti was ever a tourist Mecca of thousands, suddenly wiped from the map and struggling to recover. In fact, Batticoloa – and all up the Eastern coast – were quite heavily impacted by the ongoing Civil War (I had thought it more concentrated in the North). This kept tourists away and primarily concentrated in the South, and the region was therefore dealt a double blow when the wave hit as well. Batticoloa was actually the worst affected district, with well over half its population impacted in some way, and over 10% of the lives lost in the country were lost here (3,500 out of 35K).
So it is what it is, and what it is I'm still not sure. Perhaps Batti is more of a domestic holiday spot, coming alive during Sri Lanka's New Year holidays in April?
I certainly don't regret coming here. There was enough to make it interesting, and it was a timely reminder of the destructive power of our watery origins and an event that is – rightfully so – most often framed in terms of its impact in Indonesia.


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There's a story hidden in your employee email data — a story that's full of useful insights and important lessons for your comms. Learn how to uncover what your email engagement metrics mean and how to use them to create a better employee email experience.
For our second ChuckChats live webinar, we've invited three inspiring internal comms storytellers to give you a crash course in how to strengthen your storytelling muscle, and how good storytelling can translate into measurable results.
Leave behind outdated design and ineffective content, and learn how to create a newsletter that employees love to read. Watch our webinar and we'll take you step-by-step through your employee newsletter redesign, and give you five newsletter templates that will make your relaunch a breeze.
What if you had an easy way to measure employee engagement and track change? Download our Quickstart Guide to Pulse Surveys and learn how to use employee metrics and data to make positive changes in your internal comms channels and in your organization.
Inspired by Seinfeld's "Festivus", we gathered the biggest names in IC for a special, live and interactive ChuckChats webinar. Watch as your host Chuck Gose interviews an all-star panel of IC influencers about their biggest internal comms grievances.
Are you ready to start measuring engagement in your organization with pulse surveys, but don't know where to start? Get everything you need to plan your pulse survey and get buy-in and support from leadership with our Pulse Survey Planning Kit.
Getting employee feedback is harder than it should be. In this webinar we introduce you to pulse surveys, and show you how to use them alongside internal email to make employee surveys quicker, easier and more insightful.
Employee surveys can be time-consuming, frustrating and expensive. In this webinar we show you a better way to survey employees, by using internal email as a two-way communication channel.
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How often do you check Facebook or Instagram without even thinking about it? That habit doesn't happen just by chance. In this webinar we explain the hook model and how to apply it to internal comms to create more engaging internal emails.
Our downloadable guide showcases seven ways real internal communicators have used data from internal emails to truly understand their impact and win more arguments at work. Let their success inspire you to make data your secret weapon!


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A kickstarter just launched for a Hotline Miami articulated one-sixth scale figure designed by Erick Scarecrow:
The primary figure is 12" tall and comes with four removable heads: Tony (Tiger), Richard (Rooster), Aubrey (Pig), and a bloody, bandaged Jacket head. The figure also comes with interchangeable clothing including a letter jacket, t-shirt, pair of jeans, Air Vigilante sneakers and a hospital gown. Three weapons - a shotgun, baseball bat, and katana - are included for Jacket to hold as he is posed using the 15 points of articulation.
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New Hampshire, the "Granite State", is really a beautiful and challenging place for motorcyclists who enjoy a few hills, twists and turns. You'll enjoy driving by thousands of lakes, and there is just 13 miles of coastline-but that 13 miles constitutes a great ride and beautiful destination if you'd like to spend time in the tranquil Atlantic coast. New England in general is full of bike owners and riders, so you will be in good company all through the state and the whole region. If you're looking for a good, challenging and enjoyable ride, try Kancamagus on Route 118-there are plenty of twists and turns, plus some of the greatest scenery in New England.
Motorcycle License Requirements
They are driving a motorcycle legally in New Hampshire, there are several options. If you already have a legitimate motorcycle endorsement from an additional state, just bring your outside the state license towards the Division of Cars and you can transfer it. Also, for those who have completed an approved Motorcycle Rider Program, you entitled to the motorcycle endorsement. You have to be at least 18 years of age to join up for the program; if you are under 18 and also have completed a driver education program, you can sign up for the motorcycle training course with parental permission. If you do not go ahead and take program, you'll need to apply for a 30-day permit in the DMV, pass a written test, and complete a road test in a DMV motorcycle road testing location.
Insurance Requirements in Nh
You have to carry the absolute minimum degree of insurance, such as $25,000 for bodily injury per person and $50,000 if two or more persons are injured within an accident, and $25,000 in property damage coverage. You will have to carry proof of insurance along with you when you are riding, and when trying to get a license.
Helmet Laws
In New Hampshire, only persons who're under 18 years of age are required to wear a helmet as per what the law states Statute of Cars Act. If you're 18 or over, you're free to feel the wind in your hair, as Nh is one of just a few helmet-free states. However, it is usually suggested to put on a standard helmet while riding all the time for safety factors, be it legally required or otherwise.
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If you wish to ride and have fun at New Hampshire then we at CheapMotorcycleInsurance.net can help. It is a beautiful state for biking, however , you must have valid, current insurance for your motorcycle. The good news is that it doesn't have to price a lot, and you have plenty of options to choose from. Just enter your zip code in the box below and answer a few questions, and you'll be on your way to low-cost motorcycle coverage and legal compliance.


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For their excellence in academics and athletics, several Milpitas High School student-athletes were recognized on May 25 at the annual Leo B. Murphy Awards in the school's large gym.
Jeff Lamb, Milpitas High's athletic director, said more than 350 student-athletes had a grade point average of at least 3.5, either for their entire high school career or this past fall semester.
In the 2016-17 school year, more than 126 students participated in two to three sports. There were also 23 students who played three sports.
"We had another successful athletic year at Milpitas High School. Several of our teams and individual athletes advanced to the CCS playoffs and football advanced all the way to the CIF NorCal playoffs. We had two of our girl wrestlers advance to the CIF State Meet. Our varsity softball team were co-champions in the El Camino Division and our girls JV volleyball team we also league champs for the first time in years," Lamb said. "As we are educationally-based athletics, we are proud that over 350 of our athletes had a 3.5 or better GPA. Doing well in school is always more important than doing well in athletics. We do encourage all of our athletes to do their best in both. Promoting high character, outstanding academics, and great athletics is our philosophy."
The evening's highest honor, the Leo B. Murphy Award, is presented to an exceptional graduating male and female athlete based on four years of academic and athletic performance at the school. Additionally, Sportsmanship Awards were presented to an athlete on all of the schools 44 teams for demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship throughout the entire season.
Award winners for 2016-17 are:
Leo B. Murphy Award: Darren Foronda and Cindy Duong
Jim Ferguson Award: Tariq Bracy and Katelin Ngo
Ned McIver Award: Roland Chin and Jennifer Le
Bill Bebout Award: Kaito Hashimoto and Brianna Williams
Volunteer Coach of the Year: Nastassia Hamor
Volunteer of the Year: Stacy Robles
Athletes of the Year are:
Senior: Andy Buchanan and Claire Dela Cruz
Junior: Tariq Bracy and Brooke Indihar-Loo
Sophomore: Justin Scrempos and Skylar Pitre
Freshman: Franklin Do and Melissa Nunes.
Milpitas High's class of 2017 will graduate at 6 p.m. Friday, June 2 at 1285 Escuela Parkway.


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Hikes & Hops at Lower Willows
Last updated 10/13/2016 at 10:52am
Oct. 22 at 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The group will do a 4.5-mile loop in Lower Willows, taking in the breathtaking scenery and celebrating the start of the desert season. And of course, there will be cold brew provided by San Diego craft breweries!
4WD vehicles and carpooling will be required for this hike.
Meet: At the end of the pavement on DiGiorgio Rd, where the dirt road of Coyote Canyon begins. We will make a carpool from there to our hike location.
Bring: Plenty of water, snacks, a lunch, sunscreen and a hat, a long sleeve shirt, sturdy shoes, and anything else you need to stay comfortable in the very beginning of the desert season. The hike is brushy, and you might get a little muddy in some areas.


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Today is yet another Louisiana "snow day." Unlike last week, when we had an actual real snow day, today was once again a day when school was cancelled under a threat of mythical snow that never materialized. I guess the real snow we had on Friday made everyone a little overly optimistic. I am not complaining, however. I've managed to tackle my sentient laundry pile, bake some bread and brownies from scratch, and talk to my mom for longer than five minutes at a time.
Work has been so busy lately that our meals, though homemade, have been the thrown-together variety. Yes, I am the mom who served her family French toast and sausage for dinner last night…sue me.
When I do actually have longer than thirty minutes to feed the heathens, I try and make food we all can agree on, and Spaghetti Casserole certainly fits the bill. Want to satisfy three hungry, excessively picky guys? Here's what you need:
Spaghetti Casserole
-1 pound lean ground beef
-1-1/2 cups of your favorite pasta/spaghetti sauce
-a small onion
-8 ounces of spaghetti noodles
-1 can cream of mushroom soup
-2 cloves garlic
-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (yes, I cheated and used the Velveeta crumbles…I was feeling especially lazy)
-1/2 cup water
-2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
-wine of your choice
To get started, pour yourself a glass of wine…and celebrate the fact that it's Tuesday, five o-clock, sunny outside, the Mardi Gras season or whatever other reason you can think up:
While you are at it, get a large pot of water boiling to cook the spaghetti noodles in. Next, chop up the onion:
In a large skillet over med-high heat, brown the ground beef and onion together, stirring occasionally:
While the meat is browning, chop up the garlic cloves, have a sip of wine, and crank up the music:
Once the ground beef is browned, add the garlic to the skillet and cook for a minute or two:
In the meantime, cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package directions:
While the noodles are cooking, add the cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup of water and 1-1/2 cups of the pasta sauce to meat mixture:
Reduce the heat to low, stir and simmer until the beef mixture is well-combined and looks like this:
By now, the spaghetti noodles should be about done. Drain them and add them to the skillet with the beef mixture, stirring gently to combine:
Pour the spaghetti mixture into a lightly greased 9×13-inch casserole dish, and spread it around evenly. Sprinkle casserole with both the cheddar and parmesan cheeses:
Bake the casserole at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
That's about all a girl can ask for, I guess.


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The Northern Corridor Improvements Project. Flow was responsible for the transport planning and transport modelling of this project, which will provide significant additional road capacity at the north-eastern termination of the Western Ring Route, in the vicinity of the interchange of the Northern Motorway (State Highway 1) and the Upper Harbour Motorway (State Highway 18). It also includes the extension of the Northern Busway from the Constellation station to the Albany station, plus the provision of various walking and cycling links.Read More
The City Rail Link is one of Auckland Council and Auckland Transport's highest priority transport infrastructure projects. It is a proposed 3.4 km underground passenger railway, running between the Britomart Station and the North Auckland railway lines. The link will remove the current bottleneck in the rail system at Britomart and, by providing new stations within the city centre, will open up the potential for significant increases in the use of rail in Auckland. Flow has been assisting Auckland Transport with the planning phase of this critical project.
Auckland Harbour Bridge Shared Path.
The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge carries only motorised traffic across the Waitemata Harbour, and as a result, individuals travelling between the North Shore and central Auckland are forced to either drive or catch public transport. This project – the successor to the privately proposed SkyPath project – proposes attaching an independent structure to the existing bridge piers to provide a shared use, walking and cycling facility.Read More
The Transport for Future Urban Growth project (now known as the 'Supporting Growth' project) relates to the identification of the transport response to the challenges of substantial future urban growth on the edges of the Auckland Region.Read More
Wynyard Quarter Development: Planning Phase
This Wynyard Quarter site and planned development is unique in Auckland, in terms of its size, its proximity to the city centre and its prime waterfront location. It is surrounded by water on three sides, with a major arterial route and the final leg of the Northern Busway on the fourth side. These situational advantages make the area very attractive for intensive use but also present very significant challenges in terms of accessibility.
Flow has worked with the University of Auckland on a range of projects and we continue to provide ongoing traffic and transportation advice to the largest university in New Zealand. The large size of the University and the location in the heart of Auckland City means it is important to promote a wide range of travel options for students, to promote accessibility.
Safe School Travel Plans are a set of practical actions that aim to improve road safety and reduce car trips to schools. They are a product of partnerships between local school communities, Auckland Transport, the New Zealand Transport Agency, the Ministry of Health and New Zealand Police.
The 2011 Rugby World Cup was a major sporting and social event in Auckland, with thousands of rugby fans flocking to the city to attend games, associate events and social functions. Flow's sports mad team enjoyed their involvement in several important roles in planning for the Rugby World Cup events held in Auckland.
The Long Bay development area is located on the edge of Auckland's North Shore, behind the Long Bay Regional Park. Flow has been involved in the ongoing planning, assessment and design of the development since 2005.
Selected as the transport specialists as part of the overall consultant team preparing the Hobsonville Peninsula Comprehensive Development Plan, Flow has been involved in this major development in Auckland since 2006.
Additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing
Flow's significant involvement in investigating options for an additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing for the NZ Transport Agency (in partnership with KiwiRail) includes a study to examine the business case for a bridge, or alternatively a tunnel, between the Central Motorway Junction in the city centre and Esmonde Road on the North Shore.


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Last Saturday my brother and I went for a hike to Sandstone Peak. It was around 6 miles with over 1600 feet of elevation gain.
At the end I was pretty beat up. But it was worth it for just chilling with him for a goodly while and chatting about stuff. It's been years since I spent that much time with him.
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Scientists discover optimistic office experiences amongst Individuals with disabilities
Posted On Sunday, April 15, 2018 By Russian Opinion. Under Progress Tags: Americans, among, disabilities, Experiences, find, positive, Scientists, workplace
A multidisciplinary group of researchers have authored a brand new article that identifies how Individuals with disabilities are striving to work and overcoming limitations to employment.
In the arena of the "Luzhniki" was organized with 300 seats for people with disabilities
Posted On Saturday, May 6, 2017 By Russian Opinion. Under RUSSIA Tags: Arena, disabilities, Luzhniki, organized, people, seats
About this told reporters on Saturday Deputy mayor of Moscow on urban policy and construction Marat Khusnullin
Approved list of food products for children with disabilities in 2017
Posted On Sunday, December 11, 2016 By Russian Opinion. Under Economy Tags: 2017, approved, children, disabilities, food, list, products
"the list includes 69 products specialist (including 37 domestic production) food for therapeutic feeding for children with disabilities, patients with orphan diseases" - said in a speech to the order. It is noted that in 2016, that the list includes only the 54 products.
Arrested two suspects in the beating of a child with disabilities
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The victim received a severe head injury and numerous facial and body bruises. In serious condition was taken to hospital. I note that all attackers events shot on a camera phone.
Ministry of Education, for the payment of the adoptive parents of children with disabilities to increase
Posted On Monday, January 28, 2013 By Russian Opinion. Under Economy Tags: adoptive, children, disabilities, Education, increase, Ministry, Parents:, PAYMENT
The first document was the public outcry, especially in light of the fact that the citizens of the U.S. names often in families of patients with juvenile. January 14 contract from the Ministry of Education and Science for a decision to facilitate its adoption in this country to make.
Media: Member of the change in the adoption of orphans by the Americans to withdraw with disabilities
Posted On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 By Russian Opinion. Under AMERICA Tags: adoption, Americans, change, disabilities, Media, Member, orphans, withdraw
9th MOSCOW, January. Duma deputy Robert Schlegel withdraw amendment of the Act prohibits adoptions by Americans Russian orphans, derived from the document for handicapped children.


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Pope Francis on Friday celebrated a special Mass for migrants and refugees in which he denounced the "sterile hypocricy" of people who refuse to help them.
Francis led a service in St Peter's Basilica attended by over 200 people, including people rescued at sea and representatives of migrant charities.
"The Lord condemns the sterile hypocrisy of those who do not want to get their hands dirty and turn away those who have the right, just as we do, to security and dignified living conditions.
"This hypocrisy builds walls, real or virtual, rather than bridges, while before the challenges of contemporary movements of migration, the only reasonable response is one of solidarity and mercy,'' he said.
Turning to migrants, Francis urged them to be "witnesses of hope in a world increasingly concerned about the present, with little vision for the future and averse to sharing."
He also told them to continue on the path of integration while "respecting the culture and the laws of the country that is welcoming you."
Earlier this week, the Vatican said the special Mass was to mark the fifth anniversary of Francis' visit to Lampedusa, the Italian migrant-hosting island where he made his first official trip as pope.
The pope is the son of Italian emigrants to Argentina, and has often spoken up for the rights of migrants, urging governments to be more open to them.


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South Pacific Stock Exchange has 'unpromising future'
SUVA, Fiji (Fijilive, July 2, 2012) – It may not be necessary for Fiji to have a stock market due to the size of Fiji's market and the falling of liquidity.
This was revealed today by Griffith University, Australia's Academic Parmendra Sharma at the Bank and Finance in Fiji symposium at the University of the South Pacific.
Speaking on a review of the role of stock markets in developing economies, Sharma said size and liquidity matters for effective operations.
He said South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPSE) has remained very small and extremely illiquid for 30 years.
"Stock markets may not really be good alternatives to banking systems," he said.
This is because of the inability of diffuse shareholders to monitor insiders, large shareholders may exploit minorities and large investors might take on bigger risks.
Also, he said market power of concentrated ownership might corrupt...
PNG Prime Minister O'Neill Leads Polls In Home Electorate Count sees O'Neill in front by more than 6,000 votes
By Frank Genaia and Ramcy Wama
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (PNG Post-Courier, July 2, 2012) – Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill leads the counting for Ialibu Pangia electorate with a big margin leaving seven other candidates in his wake.
Mr. O'Neill collected 8,388 votes after count 22 yesterday, and his nearest rival – Social Democratic Party's candidate Philip Pope Pho-Ope Rambu Ipu – is second with 1,897 votes as counting was suspended yesterday evening.
Independent candidate Raphael Noip is third with 1,851 votes followed by businessman and Yumi Yet Real Estate owner Eke Lama.
The battle between second and third placing exchanged several times during counting.
Vocal candidate Mr. Lama at one stage was second behind main rival Mr. O'Neill but then lost his spot and dropped to fourth place as of last night.
2013 CNMI Budget May Be Increased To $114 Million Budget increases hoped to sustain 40-hour work week
By Haidee V. Eugenio
SAIPAN, CNMI (Saipan Tribune, July 3, 2012) – Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Lt. Gov. Eloy S. Inos said yesterday that preliminary figures indicate $12 million in additional projected revenue for fiscal year 2013, despite the termination of Saipan Air's operations which could have brought in $5 million to $7 million more in direct and indirect tax revenues for the government.
Lawmakers welcomed the news, with most of them hoping for the restoration of 80 work hours biweekly and pumping more money to the NMI Retirement Fund and Medicaid, among other priorities.
"That is awesome news. But initially it should go back to workers to restore 80 hours. It will start a cycle of new, more money to go around," House floor leader George Camacho (Ind-Saipan) told Saipan Tribune. He was referring to increased government collection...
Lord Lasike's trial moved back to accommodate public holiday
NUKUALOFA, Tonga (Matangi Tonga, July 2, 2012) – Lord Lasike, the Speaker of the Tonga Legislative Assembly will appear for trial on one charge of unlawful possession of ammunition on Thursday, July 5 at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court.
The Speaker's trial which was scheduled to run for three days from July 4-6, has been moved back a day because Cabinet on July 2 declared a new public holiday. on July 4 for King Tupou VI's official birthday which has been moved from July 12.
Lord Lasike pleaded not guilty to one count of unlawful possession of two .22 ammunitions on January 27, at the Supreme Court.
The count of unlawful possession of ammunition is related to two .22 rifle bullets found by police on June 28, 2010, during a search warrant conducted at a room said to have been occupied by Lord Lasike at his Sandy Boyz motel in Nuku'alofa.
Tonga reportedly the only country with such laws in Pacific
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Radio New Zealand International, July 2, 2012) – The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) says appropriate legislation must be introduced by Pacific Island nations to tackle cyber-crime.
The SPC's Pacific Information Communications Technology outreach program is warning that most Pacific countries are not well equipped to tackle computer-related crime.
The manager of the program, Siaosi Sovaleni, says a common issue is the under-reporting of illegal activities either because they are not considered a crime, or there is a lack of capacity to deal with them.
He says there is a need for modern legislation to combat the problem.
"We have recently completed briefing and profiling around the Pacific whereby we talk to the legislators about some of the emerging issues like cyber-crime, cyber safety and so on forth, raising awareness of the need to actually have...
Local cable will connect to Fiji and allow for cheaper, faster usage
MELBOURNE, Australia (Radio Australia, July 2, 2012) – Vanuatu is set to get a new fiber optic cable link which will dramatically improve its connection to the internet.
Currently the only option is slow and expensive satellite communications, but if all goes according to plan, fast internet should be available in Vanuatu by September next year.
Once the cable is in place, Vanuatu will see internet speeds 3,000 times faster than present levels.
The cable will also put Vanuatu in a position to compete with Fiji to host international call centers.
Vanuatu, like many other Pacific countries, has already seen the dramatic impact new communications technology can have.
The introduction of competition into the communications sector and the entry of Digicel into the mobile phone market massively increased the number of people with access to a phone services and had a measurable...
Electoral staff apparently doubted population size in Hagen area
By Elias Lari
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (The National, July 3, 2012) – More than 5,000 people boycotted polling in a council ward in Western Highlands province yesterday after they found out that most of them were not on the common roll.
The Moge Nambuka Milimp clan of Palimp one council ward, in the Hagen electorate, refused to vote.
They told security personnel and polling officials to return the ballot boxes and common rolls to the electoral office.
Only 1,700 ballot papers were there with security personnel and polling officers.
When they heard about that, they all agreed not to vote and everyone went home.
They blamed the electoral office for making a poor census count.
This was the first time a council ward boycotted polling.
An upset ward councilor Jacob Kop strongly condemned the Electoral Commission and its provincial electoral office for...
All but one high school suggested to defer implementing block schedule
By Louella Losinio
TÃA, Guam (Marianas Variety Guam, July 4, 2012) – With less than two months to go before the start of the new school year, Guam Department of Education (GDOE) Superintendent Jon Fernandez has recommended that the 4AB block schedule be delayed for one school year for all high schools except Southern High School.
The delay, according to Fernandez, "will allow more time for input and planning and will allow the administration to accelerate its plans for the upcoming school year."
Southern High School currently follows the John Hopkins curriculum.
With this new development, implementation of the 4AB schedule will be delayed for John F. Kennedy High School, George Washington High School, Okkodo High School, and Simon Sanchez High School.
"I haven't been involved in this entire process, but I believe it's time for a final resolution of this matter,"...
Lower income level would qualify too many in territory
By Arvin Temkar
TÃA, Guam (Pacific Daily News, July 4, 2012) – The cost to the government of Guam to subsidize health insurance for individuals under the federal health reform law could exceed $70 million per year, according to the Department of Revenue and Taxation's insurance commissioner.
The individual mandate in President Barack Obama's health care law is not feasible for Guam because the local government can't afford it, said Art Ilagan, insurance commissioner, at a public hearing last night.
"We don't have the population to make that work," he said.
At yesterday's public hearing, the island's four major insurance companies, lawmakers, and other stakeholders discussed the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the 2010 health care reform law, which among other things, doesn't allow insurers to deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions.
One of the provisions...
Optometry, dental, occupational therapy services may be dropped
By Moneth Deposa
SAIPAN, CNMI (Saipan Tribune, July 4, 2012) – As if the suspension of services by clinics and other health providers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) isn't enough, patients using Medicaid should expect cuts in their benefits soon.
Program administrator Helen Sablan and the governor's special adviser on Medicaid, Esther Muña, disclosed that the CNMI Medicaid Office has already received initial approval from the Medicare and Medicaid Office in Region 9 to eliminate optional services being provided to program beneficiaries.
Both said the proposed benefit cuts were submitted in April and the Medicaid Office has 120 days or until this month to approve the plan.
Mandatory services that would be left covered under the new state plan are in-patient services, out-patient services, other laboratory and X-ray services, nursing facility services,...
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Daniel Schetter, known as "Surfer Dan," has become a local legend for surfing Lake Superior, rain or shine, and making epic ice beards in the meantime.
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SOMETIMES a star lives out a moment that you can imagine yourself suffering – from Jennifer Lawrence falling as she took to the stage to collect her Oscar, or Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway reading the wrong Best Picture name - and the tangible cringe that comes from putting yourself in their shoes is enough to make you want to hug them and tell them it will be alright. So British actress and Vogue cover girl Emma Watson made us want to offer her a friendly shoulder when she admitted the most heinous of all talk-show faux pas.
"The trauma," Watson said through hysterical laughter. "The post-traumatic stress of my last appearance on The Jimmy Fallon Show," she joked as she appeared for the second time, and took the opportunity to explain what had happened: "I said, 'Before you even start the interview, I love that Halloween candy thing that you do.'" Watson said, referring to a segment on Fallon's late-night rival Jimmy Kimmel's show in which he challenges parents to tell their children that they have eaten all of their trick or treat bounty. "And there was just silence," she laughed. "And I died inside."
Read more: Emma's Reasons To Celebrate
The actress also spoke about her training for Beauty & The Beast, which was as rigorous as it was romantic.
"I did princess bootcamp for three months," Watson told Fallon. "It was fun! I got to ride a horse, I got to learn to waltz, and then I had singing lessons. And then rehearsals. It was cool."
Although she didn't boast about being proficient in any of her new-found skills, she indicated that an impromptu waltz might be within her grasp: "I mean, I could stumble my way through something reasonable."
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This report examines the recidivism patterns of former prisoners during a 9-year follow-up period. The report provides data on the number and types of crimes prisoners commit after release, by offender characteristics, commitment offense, whether the arrest was within or outside the state of release, and whether released prisoners had no subsequent arrests during the follow-up period. It also shows how recidivism and desistance patterns change when using longer or shorter follow-up periods, including cumulative and annual arrest percentages, year of first arrest following release from prison, and the total number of arrests of released prisoners.
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This report from the Sentencing Project seeks to inform stakeholders in other states of the range of policy options available to them fo significantly reducing their prison population. It will show how these states employed five key strategies to achieve these reductions and the report provides extensive reviews of the results.
Doubts about the current system of mass incarceration emerge in a nationally representative survey, even in more politically conservative, rural parts of the country. Indeed, in an era of broad speculation about a growing urban-rural divide, there is general consensus between rural America, small cities and major metropolitan areas that the criminal justice system is not working and communities should focus on priorities other than spending millions on prisons and jails.
On December 21, 2018, President Trump signed into law the First Step Act of 2018 (P.L. 115- 391). The act was the culmination of several years of congressional debate about what Congress might do to reduce the size of the federal prison population while also creating mechanisms to maintain public safety.
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This Notice publishes the annual determination of average cost of incarceration for the Fiscal Years (FY) 2016 and 2017. The fee to cover the average cost of incarceration for Federal inmates was $34,704.12 ($94.82 per day) in FY 2016 and $36,299.25 ($99.45 per day) in FY 2017. The average annual cost to confine an inmate in a Residential Re-entry Center was $29,166.54 ($79.69 per day) for FY 2016 and $32,309.80 ($88.52 per day) for FY 2017.
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No matter how much you love your children, you still want to have some quiet adult time with your partner, your friends, or even on your own. No one is judging you or your partner. Every parent can relate. But what happens to your children if you have no family living near you that can look after them if you are planning to go out for some adult time, like dinner perhaps? For most parents, hiring a babysitter is the way to go. A babysitter is often a teenager living near you or someone whom your trusted friend knows who will come over and watch your children for a few hours while you are out. This babysitter that you hire will be put in charge of your children, make sure they eat their dinner, and even clean up the dishes after. They also take charge in putting your children to bed and arranging some time for some games to be played or stories to be told.
However, if you are going to go back to work and have children that you do not yet want to put into a daycare, what must you do? For this kind of situation, you should be hiring the services of a nanny. Yes, you read that right. A nanny performs tasks in taking care of children in the same way as babysitters. But then, most nannies do so much more for your children, your family, as well as yourself.
Usually, a babysitter will be paid a flat fee for the evening or by the hour and only after you will return home. For a nanny, on the other hand, their salary will be provided to them bi-weekly or each week for the work that they have done with your children. Nannies work an actual job in comparison to babysitters who only make some money on one night, usually, on a Saturday night.
A nanny will be dealing with tasks that involve taking care of the children, giving them baths, helping with homework, making them meals and cleaning them up afterwards, taking them to sports or lessons, playing games, and being them for them the entire duration of their shift. A nanny can either live with the family or live at her own place. Nonetheless, he or she will always have some time off during the week just like any other job.
A lot of people think that having a nanny is just exclusive for royalty or the celebrities. However, this is never always the case. You see, a lot of families have come to employ them in order for their lives to be made much easier. They give parents a feeling of security that their children are being well taken care of by the right people. Furthermore, they will not have to worry about the needs o their children being met because they will surely do. You see, aside from nannies getting proper early childhood development training, they also have a passion for children and working with them.
Clearly, hiring a babysitter on certain occasions to watch over your children can be a great idea. However, you should not confuse them with nannies. A nanny is someone who does a professional job and ensures to work hard to look after your children while you are away.


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First of all, I want to thank you. When I wrote this Instagram post, I only expected to recieve comments from other stepmoms who feel the same way about their stepchildren.
Your comment, accusing me of trying to replace their mother, was a wonderful reminder of why I have chosen to be so open about life as a stepmom in the first place. It's to debunk the b*llshit stereotypes that go hand-in-hand with the comment you left. Specifically that stepmoms who treat their stepchildren the same as they treat their own children, are on a mission to try and replace the "real mom."
I often say that when you're a stepmom you're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't... and your comment reinforced that.
Here's the deal. When I decided to commit myself to my husband, I committed myself to loving his three children as well. They were a package deal, no matter what. I have unconditional love for him and I have unconditional love for them. They are my family.
When I decided to commit myself to my husband, I committed myself to loving his three children as well.
Saying that out loud doesn't mean that I am trying to devalue the relationship they have with their mom, trying to step on her toes, or how did you put it again ... "make these children mine"?
In fact, having an involved stepmom who loves them to the moon and back doesn't have anything to do with their relationship with their mom at all. That relationship is still as important and strong as ever. It only means that they get to have an extra adult in their life who loves them and looks out for their well-being. Why is that such a bad thing?
You asked me to think about how hard it would be to have another woman look after my kid every-other-week or every-other-weekend. I agree with you. I think it would be extremely hard.
But as an adult I am confident that I would look at the bigger picture and accept that this is the reality that comes with a divorce or separation. In fact, if I were in this scenario, I would pray to god that my daughter's stepmom would love her and treat her the same as she would her own children, whether she was a "real mom" or not.
Not only because I am an adult and believe in putting the best interests of my child ahead of my own insecurities, but because I am a child of divorce myself, and I know first hand how upsetting it can be to be treated second rate to a stepmom's "own" child. Trust me, it's a great way to set up a child to be resentful of their blended family situation.
Despite how gut wrenching it would be for another woman to have "special moments" with my child, knowing that my child is loved, cared for, and feeling secure would by far outweigh the importance of knowing that I was doing 100 percent of the "Mom Jobs."
I question, when those "Mom Jobs" arise, e.g. needing new shoes, celebrating holidays and traditions, getting supplies for an upcoming school project, should I say "No sorry honey, we can't do that, you'll have to wait until you're with your Mom. I don't want to step on her toes" and carry on and do those things with my own daughter?
When my daughter, my husband and I are taking a picture, should I tell my stepchildren to step aside because they aren't really mine?
No. You see, because amongst all the crappy things that go hand-in-hand with having divorced parents, come a few good things. One of them is that you get more family! More people who have your back. More people who can together, shape you into a successful, respectful, well-rounded adult.
Not to mention, you get to celebrate many traditions twice!
Society's assumption that there should be a turf war between the stepmom and the ex-wife is damaging in so many ways.
There is a lot of talk about how damaging a divorce can be to a child, when in reality it's not necessarily the divorce itself that leaves long lasting affects. It's how the adults in the child's life choose to carry on after the fact.
Society's assumption that there should be a turf war between the stepmom and the ex-wife is damaging in so many ways.
Children are NOT possessions. They are little impressionable people with a strong urge to please, to belong and to be loved. Their loyalty to one parent should never affect their loyalty to another. In fact, when I first became a stepmom, I was told "when I'm not around, you're the next best thing". I've taken that very seriously.
I once saw a post online that asked,
"What do you want your children to remember about their childhood?
I've thought about this question ever since.
I want my stepchildren to look back on their childhood and say,
"Yeah it sucked that my parents split up, but I had two great families. My parents and step-parents all worked together to make sure I had an amazing childhood."
"Oh goodness, growing up my mom and stepmom hated each other so much. It was so awkward."
"I hated going to my Dad's house. His wife did so many great things with her kid, and barely anything for me. I felt so left out."
A while back, I went to wine with my husband's ex-wife. A few weeks later, she came to our place to have pictures taken before my stepdaughter's graduation. When I mentioned this to people in my social circle, their response was "Really? That's so weird!"
The fact that "Really? That's so weird!" is the typical response when ex-spouses and step-parents can all get along is pretty damn sad.
The fact that it's seen as abnormal? Even sadder.
With that, when I treat my stepchildren as if they are my own, am I trying to replace their mom? Heck no. She is their mom, I am their stepmom. There is room for us both.
So the next time you see a stepmom show their love for their stepchildren, instead of thinking, "their poor mom" why not think "wow those children sure are lucky."


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Snoring is one of the illness which leads to producing of an unpleasing sound which may be either in a high or low tone. Vibrations of the soft tissue and weak muscles of throat are the major cause of snoring. Snoring has become of the major issue in the world today. However new techniques and treatments are developed which helps to you to stop snoring.
Chicago is one of the largest places where lots of snoring people are reported. In Chicago many people are suffering from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder which occurs at night while sleeping. This has a serious repercussion on your health. It can cause high risk of heart diseases like heart attacks and Diabetes. If you're living in Chicago you will find that the study made by Dr. David Carley is the most effective method to cure your snoring problem. Some of the methods are as follows.
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
Continuous positive airway pressure is an appliance which pumps air of the room towards your nose. This machine helps you to breathe properly by opening your airways. Sleep apnea can be treated effectively by this device. People with severe symptoms have found this device very helpful and can now sleep more comfortably. The drawback of this device is that it causes dryness of the mouth and can be uncomfortable.
Removing tonsils
Tonsils are the located at the back of the throat on either side of the uvula. The tonsils collect bacteria while breathing this allows the blood cells to create special immune proteins to fight infection. Enlarging of the tonsils can lead to blockage in the back of the throat. This leads to vibration of the tonsils and palate which cause snoring. If the tonsils are causing a severe blockage and if your breathing stops for a short interval while you are sleeping than they should be removed.
The operation of tonsils is very simple. Tonsils are removed through your mouth and the blood vessels are sealed. The only complication in this operation is that of bleeding. If there is a lot of pain than patients are given painkillers or antibiotics to cure them.
Sinus surgery
There are four pairs of sinuses namely frontal, maxillary, ethnocide and sphenoid. These are present on either side of nose and between eyes. Sinuses are the air chambers. The blockage of the drainage system of sinus leads to infection of mucus it is mostly caused while you are having cold.
The surgery of sinus is not at all painful. The patient is anaesthetized and the nose is examined under an operating telescope. The surgery is carried out using micro instruments. The polyps and the areas of the blockage are removed. Serious complications are very rare in this surgery. The possible complication is of bleeding.


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Why Audience Ownership Helps You Control Your Margins
The dawn of digital publishing brought about a tumultuous shift within the media landscape. Publishers have had to adapt to many emerging realities – but the latest challenge still hasn't been fully overcome.
Even if you found your place in the sun and now put all your efforts into creating top-notch content, it's likely that the duopoly of Facebook and Google are getting most of the advertising revenue that you are generating, leaving you with the crumbles.
But it doesn't have to be that way. Publishers can take charge of their own margins; the answer lies in owning the audience.
Rather than being swayed by changing algorithms and power moves by Big Tech, publishers should build loyal audiences and identify new revenue streams. So, how can you move from dependency to empowerment?
From "Only Platforms" to "Also Platforms"
It doesn't come as a surprise that the Facebook-Google duopoly lands the majority of global advertising revenue. While some publishers struggle to get by, Google made $4.7 billion in revenue just from news content last year. This should push publishers to reassess the role these content discovery platforms have in their business models.
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to depend on intermediaries to thrive. They can work as content multipliers, but their ever-changing algorithms pose a direct threat to your strategy and make them very unpredictable partners. Moreover, they put their interests first: Facebook's average organic post reach is now only around 6.4%. And the easiest way to boost it is by chipping in some money. Not exactly a great deal, is it?
However, publishers shouldn't abandon these platforms. Social media is critical to understand audience interest and current trends, and to engage with the target audience. Interestingly, the latest disruption in the social media realm shows us the best way to use social media. Instagram is currently experimenting with hiding likes – and Facebook might join in. Were that to happen, comments – and conversations more generally – would become the currency of engagement.
This shows something that the smart publishers already know: The only certain thing in the social media realm is that building engaged community matters.
Therefore, the best way publishers can leverage social media is by cultivating community. They can use all the available tools and channels, such as live streams, polls, contests, or unique hashtags, to move towards the best user-created content. All these efforts, however, should be centered around the ultimate goal – to bring users back to the website.
Adopt a Brand Mentality
We can all learn something from Google, which has two businesses. It has owned and operated properties – this includes Google Search, Gmail, and YouTube, where Google's margin is above 80%. And it also runs the publisher network business – Google AdSense, where the margin hovers around 14.7%.
Google clearly prioritizes its owned and operated properties. It enjoys its high margins there simply because it has built a wealth of data that allows it to command a premium. The difference in the margins is what validates the value of audience ownership. Google does it, and that's what publishers should do, too.
Publishers have a powerful arsenal at their disposal, but they often fail to overcome outdated approaches and convert into truly innovative digital brands. Traditionally, the media hasn't been big on building marketing lists and instead relied on distribution systems, including vendors and newsstands, to reach their readers. Unfortunately, upon transition to digital, the distribution systems also captured their advertising dollars, and that's why publishers ended up between a rock and a hard place.
An owned audience is simply a marketing list that you truly own and operate. The objective behind abandoning the analog mindset and building an audience is simple: It gives your readers an opening in your world and sets up a communication channel with them. Whether it's push notifications or email newsletters, always remember to set up a smooth and simple opt-in experience.
Reaching readers directly means that publishers can nurture them with inbound practices, highly-personalized messaging, and quality content. The website should serve as a hub that always offers something new and exciting to be discovered. This way, any publisher can develop a loyal community that both consumes their content and engages with it.
Identify the Sweet Monetization Spot
Audience ownership ensures publishers maintain direct access to their data, which over time compounds to become their true moat. It's this data, together with the ability to directly communicate with the audience, that drives margins in the long run. It also brings the flexibility to experiment with alternative revenue models, including commerce and subscription.
When building the perfect monetization mix, be sure to experiment and test. Publishers should measure and report on the performance of different strategies – with ads, they can look at the volume of impressions and the impact they secured. The benefit is that promotion on trusted platforms generally gets better engagement, which is a factor playing in publishers' favor.
Apart from ads, subscription models and paywalls are on the rise. According to a Reuters study, paywalls in the US have gone up from 60% in 2017 to 76% this year. And then there's commerce: Publishers like The Economist are offering branded merchandise, from clothing and agendas to self-published books, with discounts for those who join their mailing lists.
It's also worth noting that new opportunities are constantly arising. Just recently, The Washington Post unveiled a new ad tech platform. Its purpose is to help publishers to counter the loss in online revenue to the notorious duopoly. The tool, called Zeus Prime, is designed to easily execute ad campaigns across a marketplace of trusted publishers.
Audience ownership brings empowerment: By being in control, publishers have the upper hand to design interactive, content-filled reader journeys that have "a happy subscriber" as the ultimate end goal.
Related story: Rise of the Super Aggregator and the User-Centric Experience
Vivek Khandelwal is the founder and CEO of iZooto, an owned audience marketing platform that helps publishers build, engage, and retain their audience using web push notifications. Vivek works closely with publishers across the globe, empowering them to build and own their audience.


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- Aston Villa 'interested' in signing Gary Cahill on loan.
- Cahill appears to have no intention of leaving Chelsea.
- READ MORE: Premier League legend 'passes medical in London'
Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea captain Gary Cahill on loan, report Birmingham Live.
Cahill has shown willingness to stay at Stamford Bridge and fight for game-time under Maurizio Sarri, but Chelsea might be better off parting with him while they still can.
Both Andreas Christensen and Ethan Ampadu would be more worthy of those minutes as they continue their development into the players they're seemingly destined to be.
Cahill has been an exemplary servant and remains an influential player in the squad, but from a footballing point of view, moving him on may well be the best option.
Former side Aston Villa could be an option for Cahill. He'll likely receive a glowing report of the EFL Championship from former centre-back partner John Terry.
Is Cahill still too good to be playing outside of the Premier League? Probably. The fact remains, though, that he's no longer good enough to start here. We need to find a solution which benefits all parties.


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Best community centre
Once again, our readers have let us know the best that Vancouver has to offer. Our annual survey features winners from all over the Lower Mainland.
1st Hillcrest Community Centre
4575 Clancy Loranger Way
2nd Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews
A community recreation and cultural space, the Roundhouse offers a variety of classes, from dance and aerobics to woodworking... MORE
3rd Trout Lake Community Centre
3350 Victoria
Facilities include a fitness centre, a games room, a pottery studio, and a gymnasium. Ice rink facilities are currently... MORE
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The holidays are here! That means it's time to come up with some boredom busting ideas that will keep the kids happy during the school holidays in Gosnells without busting your budget.
Check out the awesome free kid's activities hosted by City of Gosnells Libraries.
The City of Gosnells runs a fun Awesome Antics school holiday program for older kids.
Budding Picassos can get creative at the Midland Junction Arts Centre these school holidays in Gosnells.
There's many Children's Centres around the Midland area who run affordable Vacation Care programs for primary school aged kids.
It doesn't get much simpler – or cheaper! – than heading to your local park for hours of fun!
Once the kids have had enough of the park and are ready for a change of scene, hit the bike path!
Check out what's happening at your local shopping centre these holidays.