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@article{Augustyńska_Danuta_Assessment_2010, author={Augustyńska, Danuta and Kaczmarska, Anna and Mikulski, Witold and Radosz, Jan}, howpublished={online}, year={2010}, abstract={
The assessment of teachers' exposure to noise in primary schools was carried out on the basis of: questionnaire studies (covering 187 teachers in 3 schools), noise measurements at the teachers' workplaces, measurements of the school rooms acoustic properties (reverberation time and speech transmission index STI in 72 classrooms), analysis of statistical data regarding hazards and occupational diseases in the education sector. The studies have shown that noise is the main factor of annoyance in the school environment. Over 50% of questioned teachers consider noise as annoying and near 40% as very annoying or unbearable. A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure levels measured in classrooms, teacher rooms and common rooms are in the range of 58-80 dB and they exceed 55 dB (criteria of noise annoyance). The most frequently reported subjective feelings and complaints (over 90%) are: growth of psychical and emotional tension, irritation, difficulties in concentrating, hoarseness, cough. Noise in schools is also a harmful factor. High A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure levels ranging from 80 to 85 dB, measured in corridors during pauses and in sports halls, can cause the risk of hearing damage among PE teachers and persons oversensitive to noise. The latter concerns both teachers and pupils. High background noise levels (55-65 dB) force teachers to raise their voice. It can lead to the development of an occupational disease - chronic voice disorders due to excessive vocal effort lasting for at least 15 years. In the education sector 785 new cases of this disease were reported only in 2008. Poor acoustics in classrooms (reverberation time ranging from 0.8 to 1.7 s, STI < 0.6 in 50% of classrooms) have an adverse influence on speech reception and make the teaching and learning processes difficult.}, type={Artykuły / Articles}, title={Assessment of Teachers' Exposure to Noise in Selected Primary Schools}, volume={vol. 35}, number={No 4}, pages={521-542}, journal={Archives of Acoustics}, publisher={Committee on Acoustics PAS, PAS Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Acoustical Society}, doi={10.2478/v10168-010-0040-2}, keywords={primary school, noise, annoyance, harmfulness, questionnaire study, survey, acoustical measurements}, }


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A divorced thrity something, Louise Harrington is intelligent, pretty, and
successful. Despite this Louise is unfulfilled, until that is she meets Scott.
Complications soon appear with the arrival of Louise's best friend from high
school, her co-dependent ex-husband Peter, her cynical mother and her fresh out
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Torrid and tender, serious and sexy, P.S. features a career-best performance from Laura Linney as well as an excellent supporting cast that includes Paul Rudd, Gabriel Byrne and Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden.
Based on the novel by Helen Schulman.
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Date: 6th June 2016
J.K. Rowling has a message for any Internet "idiots" who took issue with the casting of black actress Noma Dumezweni as grown-up Hermione Granger in the forthcoming Harry Potter play.
"Hermione can be a black woman with my absolute blessing and enthusiasm."
That's what she told The Observer, in a new interview published Sunday, about the backlash Dumezweni's casting inspired from some corners of the Internet.
"With my experience of social media, I thought that idiots were going to idiot," Rowling, no stranger to interacting with people online, told the Observer.
"But what can you say? That's the way the world is," she said. "Noma was chosen because she was the best actress for the job"
Rowling, 50, also expanded on her earlier support of Dumezweni's casting, which she tweeted in December soon after the news broke.
"I had a bunch of racists telling me that because Hermione 'turned white' that is, lost color from her face after a shock that she must be a white woman, which I have a great deal of difficulty with," Rowling said. "But I decided not to get too agitated about it and simply state quite firmly that Hermione can be a black woman with my absolute blessing and enthusiasm."
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The School Advisory Council is a team of people representing various segments of our school's community – parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, and community/business partners, established through Florida law, with a shared goal of increasing student achievement in a safe learning environment.
The School Advisory Council Responsibilities
- Approve all expenditures for Professional Development for staff members that request payment from SAC funds
- Make recommendations on how School Recognition money will be spent
School Advisory Council Meetings
All SAC meetings are open to the public. Meetings will be held at Valley Ridge Academy in the Media Center starting at 3:30. Meeting dates are listed below.
Day: 2nd Tuesday of each month (no meeting in December)
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I've been wanting to do the Korean "7-Skin Method" but have always put it off because I thought it was so time-consuming. Yes, this is despite the fact that I don't mind doing the entire 10-Step Korean skincare routine from time to time 😂 But I was finally inspired to do it after watching @glowwithava do it herself in her IG stories last night 😁 And good thing I did because (1) it finally satisfied my curiosity and (2) I really liked how it made my skin look afterwards ❤
I've always wondered why it was called the 7 "skin" method so I Googled it and learned that toners in Korea are also referred to as "skins". So the 7-Skin Method is really just a 7-Toner Method. So you will layer your toner 7 times, with wait periods of about a minute in between each layer. This is supposed to make the skin absorb more of the toner's hydrating ingredients. Given this, it is obviously best to use a hydrating toner for this method. And I chose to use the most hydrating toner I own: Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner. Another popular toner used by others for this method is the Son&Park Beauty Water. Others also use essence toners or watery essences. I'll try a different toner next time 😊
But for the 7-Skin Method using the Klairs Toner, I noticed that the results were very similar to when I use a really good hydrating sheet mask: dewy and bouncy skin that looks so refreshed and hydrated 😍😍😍 The 7-Skin Method, by itself, did not leave my skin feeling sticky. It did become a bit tacky, though, after I continued with the rest of my bedtime skincare routine: essence, serum, eye cream, and night cream. Just now I did it again just with a BB cream + finishing powder, and it did not make my skin sticky at all. So it's definitely something you can do at daytime and/or bedtime 😃
Quick How-To:
1. Cleanse your face as per usual.
2. Apply your actives (if you are using any). In my case, I've been using the Cosrx 2-in-1 Poreless Power Liquid
3. Apply a layer of your chosen toner for the 7-Skin Method.
4. Wait for about a minute or until the toner is already absorbed by the skin.
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 until you've applied 7 layers of the toner.
6. Seal everything in with a moisturizer, OR:
7. Continue with the rest of your typical skincare routine.
IMPORTANT: Do not use acids for this method. Also avoid toners with alcohol, as they could dry or irritate your skin.
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Andy Carvin has posted a 50 minute audio podcast of former Maine governor Angus King presentation "A Brief History of Maine's Laptop Program" from the Anytime, Anywhere Learning conference in Boston in June 2006, along with his notes from the session. Thanks to both Angus and Andy for sharing! 🙂
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- iPhone 2.0 software update successful - at last - 2008
- Looking for a new wrapper or an entirely new sandwich? - 2007
- New tools and TIME - 2007
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EcoTec3 4.3L V6, 6-Speed Automatic Electronic with Overdrive, Dark Ash/Jet Black w/Cloth Seat Trim, ABS brakes, Electronic Stability Control, Low tire pressure warning, Traction control. Odometer is 52624 miles below market average! WT White EcoTec3 4.3L V6
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Titus-Will Automotive Group is family owned and operated. The 2014 Time "Washington Dealer of the Year� has been doing business in the Tacoma area for over 75 years!! We have developed a loyal and dedicated following based on our unique approach to business; every car is completely inspected, reconditioned and detailed to our extremely high standards. We proudly serve: University Place, Lakewood, Parkland, Edgewood, Federal Way, Puyallup, Sumner, Spanaway, Auburn, South Hill, Des Moines, Bonney Lake, Kent, SeaTac, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Olympia, Chehalis, Centralia, Aberdeen and all other cities near and far!
Used 2015 ChevroletSilverado 1500 WT Truck
- Stock: PD7225
- Odometer
- 42,176 miles
- Fuel Economy
- 18.0/24.0 mpg City/Hwy
- Exterior Color
- White
- Interior Color
- Dark Ash/Jet Black
- Body
- Truck
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Automatic Electronic with Overdrive
- Drivetrain
- Engine
- 4.3 EcoTec3 4.3L V6
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Detailed Specifications
- Max seating capacity: 3
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Fuel tank capacity: 128
- Horsepower: 285
- Towing capacity: 9000 lbs
- Audio system feature, 4-speaker system
- Audio system, 4.2" Diagonal Color Display, AM/FM stereo with USB ports auxiliary jack and SD card slot
- Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system
- Chevrolet MyLink audio system, 4.2" diagonal color screen with AM/FM stereo, USB ports auxiliary jack, SD card slot, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and most phones, hands-free smartphone integration, Pandora Internet radio and voice-activated technology for radio and phone
- OnStar with 4G LTE provides a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot to connect to the internet at 4G LTE speeds (Visit www.onstar.com for vehicle availability, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. 4G LTE service available in select markets. 4G LTE performance based on industry averages and vehicle systems design. Some services require data plan.)
- Single-slot CD/MP3 player
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2015 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month All Access trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news and entertainment. Plus you can listen to SiriusXM Internet Radio everywhere on your computer, smartphone or tablet. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM. (IMPORTANT: The SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial package is not provided on vehicles that are ordered for Fleet Daily Rental ("FDR") use. If you decide to continue listening after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call us at 1-866-635-2349. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming subject to change.) (Not available with (PCU) Fleet Base Package. IMPORTANT: The SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial package is not provided on vehicles that are ordered for Fleet Daily Rental ("FDR") use. If you decide to continue listening after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call us at 1-866-635-2349. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming subject to change.)
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio, delete
- Bumper, front chrome
- Bumper, rear chrome
- Bumpers, front, Black
- Bumpers, rear, Black
- CornerStep, rear bumper
- Door handles, Black
- Glass, deep-tinted
- Glass, solar absorbing, tinted
- Grille surround, chrome
- Headlamps, halogen reflector
- Lamps, cargo area, cab mounted with switch on center switch bank
- Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable (includes driver's side spotter mirror) (Black.)
- Mirrors, outside manual, Black
- Tailgate and bed rail protection cap, top
- Tailgate, locking utilizes same key as ignition and door
- Tailgate, locking utilizes same key as ignition and door (Deleted when (ZW9) pickup box delete is ordered.)
- Tire carrier lock, keyed cylinder lock that utilizes same key as ignition and door
- Tire carrier lock, keyed cylinder lock that utilizes same key as ignition and door (Not included when (ZW9) pickup box delete is ordered.)
- Tire, spare P255/70R17 all-season, blackwall (Included and only available with (RBZ) P255/70R17 all-season, blackwall tires.)
- Tires, P255/70R17 all-season, blackwall
- Wheel, full-size spare, 17" (43.2 cm) steel
- Wheel, full-size spare, 17" x 7" (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm) aluminum (Included and only available with model K15703 or C15703 and (LV3) 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine.)
- Wheels, 17" x 8" (43.2 cm x 20.3 cm) painted steel
- Wheels, 17" x 8" (43.2 cm x 20.3 cm) stainless steel clad
- Air conditioning, single-zone
- Assist handle, front passenger on A-pillar
- Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed, steering wheel-mounted
- Door locks, power
- Driver Information Center, 3.5-inch diagonal monochromatic display provides warning messages and basic vehicle information
- Floor covering, Graphite-colored rubberized-vinyl, no floor mats included
- Instrumentation, 6-gauge cluster featuring speedometer, fuel level, engine temperature, tachometer, voltage and oil pressure
- Remote Keyless Entry, with 2 transmitters
- Seats, front 40/20/40 split-bench, 3-passenger, driver and front passenger manual recline with outboard head restraints and center fold-down armrest with storage. Vinyl has fixed lumbar and cloth has manual adjustable driver lumbar.
- Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, manual with theft-deterrent locking feature
- Windows, power front and rear with driver express up and down and express down on all other windows
- Alternator, 150 amps
- Battery, heavy-duty 730 cold-cranking amps/70 Amp-hr, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power
- Body, Pick Up Box
- Brakes, 4-wheel disc with DURALIFE rotors, 4-wheel antilock
- Cooling, external engine oil cooler
- Engine, 4.3L FlexFuel EcoTec3 V6 with Active Fuel Management, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing includes aluminum block construction with FlexFuel capability, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol (285 hp [212 kW] @ 5300 rpm, 305 lb-ft of torque [413 Nm] @ 3900 rpm)
- Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe
- Frame, fully-boxed, hydroformed front section
- GVWR, 6500 lbs. (2948 kg)
- GVWR, 6700 lbs. (3039 kg)
- Rear axle, 3.23 ratio (Standard and only available on (LV3) 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine with 2WD models.)
- Rear wheel drive
- Steering, Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist, rack-and-pinion
- Suspension Package, Handling/Trailering
- Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking
- Airbags, Dual-stage frontal airbags for driver and front passenger, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front outboard passenger, and head-curtain side-impact airbags for front and rear outboard seating positions; includes Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
- Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control
- OnStar Directions and Connections plan for 6 months including Automatic Crash Response, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Roadside Assistance and Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Visit www.onstar.com for vehicle availability, details and system limitations. Services may vary by model and conditions.)
- OnStar, delete also deletes driver information center compass.
- StabiliTrak, stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance and traction control includes electronic trailer sway control and hill start assist
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire)
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Best truck ever
By James on Saturday, November 18, 2017Best driving truck I tested (Ford and Ram). Seats are comfortable, steering gives great feedback, and shocks smooth out the bumpiest road. Towed a 6000 pound trailer easily without swaying or boogieing down the engine. Averaging 22.6 miles per gallon drive around a small country town. Capless tank makes it easy to fill up in the winter when necessary.
- 3.0
Good truck.
By jim on Saturday, March 23, 2019Purchased new in 2017. Added on aftermarket step boards, folding bed cover and tow mirrors. Truck has been running good. Noticed a few shifting problems. Hard shift up/down, Nothing too serious until about three months ago. Started getting worse. In interstate traffic, slow down, moderate braking, had hard downshift. On acceleration, transmission shifted hard enough to shake the truck. Fluid level was good. Took truck in for service, told dealership about shifting issues. Truck has been down for over a week. Tech said there is a problem but doesn't know what it is. I was talking to my salesman and he said it is a known issue from GM. So, waiting to hear what the fix is. Granted, under warranty, not happy paying over 30G for a truck with a known issue.
- 5.0
Truck is in excellent condition
By Chappy on Saturday, October 24, 2020Excellent condition barely broke in
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Lyyti's user interface will be receiving a complete overhaul this summer. The navigation menus will be rearranged completely and the over all look and logic will be in line with the fresh, new Lyyti-style. This is one of, if not the, biggest and most radical update in the history of Lyyti. Changes to the actual functionalities and features have been minimized, because we want to make the transfer from old to new as comfortable as possible for our users. But why is this massive change necessary in the first place?
1. Clearer navigation
When Lyyti was designed ten years ago, it was a much more limited and simple system compared to the Lyyti we know today. Back then, with just a fraction of the features Lyyti boasts today, a simple single-level navigation structure was completely sufficient. As the feature and functionality selection has grown, the navigation menu has become terribly long, even though it doesn't even contain all the features it could. This has made it difficult to find certain features in Lyyti, especially from a beginner's point of view.
We're convinced that Lyytis feature selection isn't going to shrink any time soon, on the contrary. This is why we've decided to introduce a two-level navigation structure in the new user interface. It will simplify the way things can be found in Lyyti, and even those "hard to reach"-features that may not be in everyday use can be easily located. This structure also paves way for future development of both Lyyti and its UI.
We've spent a lot of time on figuring out which elements and features should be grouped under which links. We've tried to come up with the most self-explanatory terms and headlines and generally done what we can to help users find what they need without friction. There's no one right answer to these questions, so we're eagerly awaiting user feedback on how we've managed this.
2. More mobile responsive
Lyyti's event management tools are rarely used on a mobile device. This has to do with both they way Lyyti handles on a small screen, and the nature of the tasks that are performed. Most users prefer to create and manage their events on a laptop or desktop, simply because it's easier and more efficient. Lyyti's weak mobile responsiveness has, of course, a lot to do with this. We're well aware of the fact that the need for mobile responsive features is growing.
Our ultimate goal is that Lyyti one day will be fully mobile responsive, to allow comfortable editing and managing of Lyyti events on the go.
The most recently developed features are mobile-friendly, but the benefits of this haven't been great because of the rest of Lyyti that isn't. By making the entire UI mobile responsive step by step, we can meet the demands. However, there is still a lot of work to be done on this matter.
3. The new Lyyti look
Lyytis visual appearance has been refreshed over the last couple of years, but the user interface hasn't really been keeping up with this process. The most recently developed features have been representing the new style for a while now. With the UI relaunch, we can now extend the new Lyyti style to cover every last corner of the user interface.
4. Technological facilitation
Lyyti's existing user interface is based on fairly outdated technology. We have been struggling with some usability improvements and updates, and it's been getting consistently worse. Making changes and carrying out updates has been slow and labour-intensive, sometimes even impossible within reasonable effort. We've had to leave out direly needed improvements to the UI because of this. Luckily, these problems can be solved by building a brand new UI. The new user interface is a much better foundation for continued development work, which results in an increasingly pleasing user experience.
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We believe a new user interface is a big step forward. Having said that - we know it's really hard to get everything just right on the first try. Successful UI development always requires plenty of user feedback.
This relaunch is no doubt going to be a big change for our users. Unfortunately this project is so extensive and complex that it can't be released step by step, we have to roll out the full relaunch all at once. But switching over to the new UI will be optional to begin with. Users can try it and then go back to the old UI at their discretion. We really don't want to force the new UI upon anyone before we know for sure that it lives up to our users' expectations.
We do wish that as many users as possible will welcome the new UI with open arms, start trying it out and send us plenty of feedback at an early stage. There are no better consultants on user experience than the users themselves. The feedback we get will go straight into fine-tuning the UI to be as good as it possibly can be.
We've set up focus groups to help us gain understanding of the user experience. The focus groups are run locally and in Finnish, but if you're based in Turku or Helsinki and are OK with working in Finnish, please do apply for a seat! You can access the registration page by clicking here.
If you prefer not to join a focus group, there will be plenty of chances to give us feedback on the new user interface within Lyyti, once you start getting acquainted with it. We value your opinion and appreciate every piece of feedback, so please let us know whenever you come across something you think needs our attention!


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Guarding Local Police & Public With Free Vehicle Sanitization
Now through the end of April 2020, we are offering free vehicle sanitization services to the public.
Acura of Peoria recently held an event to guard the safety of our local heroes. On Monday, April 13th, dealership staff were onsite at the Peoria Police Department, where they thoroughly sanitized all of the police vehicles.


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Over the years I have had very interesting experiences with Fanime. There have been some great years and some bad years. For a long time it was a convention I had no problem with skipping, but still went for various reasons. Last year was my first year after a long break and it was an enjoyable experience. This year there were more challenges to be faced, but it was a memorable experience and I am very glad that I went.
There is a generally positive vibe at Fanime, but there are some negative points that should be addressed. I am not fond of street vendors as many of them can be rude and the smell is nauseating. The venders are not pushy, but they are everywhere and it can make the walk between buildings a little annoying. Beyond that there are also the usual protesters that also make travel around the area a hassle. The next issue was that at times Stage Zero would be way too loud. Often it was difficult to talk with people in the convention center due to the noise created by the echoing music coming from Stage Zero. Finally, as a warning, the Artist Alley can get very crowded making it a very uncomfortable location to explore. While there is very little the event staff can do about these problems, anyone hoping to attend Fanime should be aware of these issues.
Fanime is known for being a very fan friendly event. The attendees pick up on that attitude and there tends to be a very positive vibe around the event. While there is some crowding in some areas, most people are friendly with other attendees. There tends to be a very positive vibe around the convention. There are good audiences for panels and gathering bring in a good amount of cosplayers and photographers. However, some photographers will set up in unusual locations which can make getting around the convention center and hotels a little irritating. Despite a few bumps the vibe is mostly positive and at some events you could feel the hype. This is perhaps the best convention to attend Cosplay Wrestling Federation and Stage Zero gaming can be a fun distraction.
Overall, Fanime isn't a perfect con, but it is one of the best conventions in California. While there were some rough moments at Fanime I had a good time overall. My panels went well and the panels I attended were really fun. This year I didn't attend any late night programming, but I was out and about hanging with people and having a good time. The limited time I spent at the dance and karaoke was enough to tell that people were having a good time. This convention is mostly dependent upon what you do at the event. Those who looked for fun had fun and those who didn't do much seemed to not enjoy themselves. This was one of the best Fanime cons I've been to in a long time despite a few problems. I'm looking forward to returning next year and having more fun.
- Last minute packing
- Major headaches
- See Dub Eff!!!
- Next Cosplay: Something-something Gundam
- Mech Panel went great
- Waifu Warfare had a great crowd
- Lupin is still one of my favorites to run
- I was really expecting a surprise 4th panel
- Let's get a milkshake
- Sometimes it's too crowded
- Turn it down
- No wigs
- Sleep, what's that?
- RE: 12 – Granted I skipped those costumes
- I missed Chris
- Note to Self: Pack more substantial food
- No shopping
- Wandering at night
- I hate that smell
- Salute!
- So much panel hopping
- Comedy panels that don't involve improv?
- Love that gaming room
- Had some good food
- Tried to avoid babysitting
- Too many phones, not enough chargers
- New ideas keep coming
- Avoided the Con Center for the most part
- Wish I'd done more gaming
- May was a crazy ride
- Good roomies
- Hello Chika!
- I should have got that SD Crossbones
- Think Bigger
- Sunglasses indoors like a jerk
- Fanime feels like it should
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India to Put a Blanket Ban on Crypto, Leaked Draft Shows
The draft also mentioned a "Digital Rupee" to be issued by India's central bank.
The Indian government is considering to ban the use of cryptocurrencies, according to a leaked draft of a bill.
Titled "Banning of Cryptocurrency & Regulation of Official Digital Currencies," the draft is being circulated by technology lawyer Varun Sethi; however, its authentication cannot be verified yet.
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Here's the complete crypto draft bill thanks to @Blockchainlaw91
It does talk about a ban. However:
1. Authenticity is not verified
2. Monsoon session of Parliament will not discuss this
3. It takes a long time for a bill to pass #IndiaWantsCryptohttps://t.co/AWiOWfogDm
— Nischal (WazirX) ⚡ (@NischalShetty) July 15, 2019
The draft defined digital currencies as "any information or code or number or token not being part of any Official Digital Currency, generated through cryptographic means or otherwise, providing a digital representation of value."
"No person shall mine, generate, hold, sell, deal in, issue, transfer, dispose of or use Cryptocurrency in the territory of India," a section of the draft stated.
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Despite the hostility towards cryptocurrencies, the draft proposed a "Digital Rupee" which will be issued by the Reserve Bank of India. This, however, contradicts earlier media reports which revealed that the central bank shelved its plans to introduce a digital version of the fiat.
"Digital Rupee means a form of currency issued digitally by the Reserve Bank of India and approved by the Central Government to be legal tender," the draft noted.
The bill will likely be tabled before lawmakers in the ongoing parliamentary session.
The draft, however, does not restrict the use of blockchain technology and also allows the use of crypto for research.
"Nothing in this Act shall apply to the use of Distributed Ledger Technology for creating a network for delivery of any financial or other services or for creating value, without involving any use of cryptocurrency for making or receiving payment," the draft added.
Bill to kill crypto
If the bill passed, it might kill the already struggling crypto industry in the country. Just in the past few months, three crypto exchanges operating in India closed their business, citing uncertainty in regulations.
Meanwhile, due to the hostility of the Indian government towards crypto, Facebook decided not to launch its upcoming crypto products in the country. This is significant as India is the largest market of the social media giant for its various platforms.


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This question surfaced in my mind after what I experienced a couple weekends ago. We went camping… and it was amazing. The lake was right near our campsite, the birds sang loudly in the early mornings (not so pleasant for sleeping), the sunrise and the stars were so beautiful. It was so peaceful to go down to meet with God by the lake, in the calm, the wind, which caused the waves to crash against the shore. I could have sat there for hours just to soak in the beauty of God's creation and most of all His presence. What the LORD showed me during that weekend was incredible! It was like my mind and spirit were so ready to hear from a loving Father everything was so clear. Each night I couldn't wait to get up and go to the lake to meet with God, it was worth rising early, getting a bit dirty and cold to experience Him.
Only one thing was wrong: the camping trip came to an end. That meant tiredness from late nights and early mornings and being thrown back into weekly routine. But the worse thing was my excitement to meet with the LORD was gone. It was just another thing to do like it had been before. My mind was no longer clear and I couldn't focus as easily as I had been able to at the camp. I longed for that experience again, but it wouldn't come back.
Can I not learn? Do I not change? Why is it that some places cause me to experience God in a greater way?
Then the LORD showed me so gently the missing treasure: Expectation.
Expectation: "a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future." (oxforddictionaries.com)
I get up each morning to meet the LORD in the same place; nothing changes, it's dark, I'm tired, I pray and read. But there is something I can change, and that is my expectation. On the camping trip I had high expectations, partly coming from being in a new place and in creation, God met and exceeded them. But when I walked into the house again, those expectations left, and everything was normal, just as I expected it to be.
I may not have a choice as to where I can go to meet with God, but I do have a choice as to what I will expect from those times with Him. I want to enter each time of prayer or reading with great expectation as to what the LORD will do and say with the Psalmist, "My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him." –Psalm 62:5 KJV
—Written by a disciple in the Discipleship Program
One of the things I have been learning through my study of Church History this year is that God is always at work in the lives of His people. Even during the times of darkness and chaos when it looked as if God wasn't even in the picture, He was at work behind the scenes using each circumstance for the good of His people and to bring glory to His name.
All throughout history the Church has been faced with hardships from within and without, but the Middle Ages was an especially dark time for God's people. We recently read about some of the struggles they faced during that time including: wars from invading barbarians, the destruction and violence of the crusades, leadership corrupted by greed, the division of the church between East and West, and the devastation of plagues and sickness.
Yet in the midst of all of this there is evidence that God had not abandoned His people. Even during this dark time we can see that God was at work bringing forth His purpose through it all. He raised up missionaries, like Boniface and Lioba who dedicated their lives to reaching Germany with the Gospel, Reformers, such as the monks, who called people to a life of holiness and a deeper love for God, and the Mendicants, mobile preachers who travelled from town to town preaching the Gospel to all who would listen. During this time the Gospel was taken to many unreached peoples such as the English, Irish, French, and Moravians (modern-day Czech Republic). God was working through the lives of His faithful followers who were willing to give their lives in order to be obedient to God's calling upon them.
In one of the lectures we watched the speaker made a comment that really stood out to me. He said "God is like a field teeming with life below the surface." On top it may look like nothing is happening at all, but underground, within the soil, the seeds are very much alive and change is taking place. Soon the seed will sprout and push its way out of the soil. Then what has been taking place below the surface will become visible to all as we see the evidence of a new life.
Many situations in my own life are much like that field. On the surface I don't see anything happening and assume that what I can or cannot see in the natural must be all that is taking place. I am so quick to focus only on what is right in front of me and grow discouraged because it appears that God is not at work. In the midst of difficult circumstances I don't see any way that God can be using it to bring about His purpose. I am unaware of what is taking place just below the surface and that out of the trials and struggles God is creating something new and beautiful.
God has been reminding me that just as He was at work behind the scenes in some of the darkest times of history so He is at work in the difficult moments of my life. I can trust that in the same way He raised up His faithful followers to bring about His purpose during a dark time in the Church, so He will use each circumstance in my life to ultimately show His faithfulness and unfailing love to the world around me.
My desire is to choose each day not to focus on the apparently lifeless soil above ground but to remember that underground, where I cannot see, change is taking place. What I can see in the natural is only momentary in light of all that God has in store for eternity.
— 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
— Psalm 46:10
Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
Silence is void of noise, movement or action. To be still is to turn off the noise, stop the movement and do nothing.
"But Lord, there's a dying world out there?!"
God: "Be still and know that I am God…"
Me: "But how will they know that you love them if I sit still?"
God: "I will be exalted among the nations…"
Me: "Okay Lord, I will be still and know you are God."
God: "I will be exalted in the earth!"
Psalm 46:11 "The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah"
It's been difficult for me to be still and unmoved by all that is and could be going on . The restless "Jacob" in me says I need to be out there doing things and making a visible impact in the world and in the lives of people NOW. Circumstances around me shift like waves in the ocean, yet God is the Creator of the oceans saying "be still". To my soul He also says "be still". It's a sobering reminder that God is in control and very active as I am still before Him who keeps the universe in place. Yes, there is a time to be active myself but there is a time to be still.
Having a mentor to help guide my steps through this year has been challenging in ways because I'm used to running my own show and set my pace. Having to concentrate my time and energy into a set time (one year) for a specific purpose has been hard to do. Especially dying to self has become less attractive when it's actual dying to self, the flesh. It seemed that in order for me to be still before the Lord, and to realize that He is in control, that I needed to hit the wall. First, by being gently nudged by my mentor to "settle down", I realized that she was right, though I didn't want to admit it. I did and still do need to settle down more, not run around here, there and every where, but rather to be intentional in this unique setting God has placed me in this year. It's easy for me to be busy with many "good" things but I've been reminded that the "good" isn't always the best and right now the best is DP. It seems that when I still don't quite get it, along comes the blessing of a seasonal virus. Everything continues as normal even when I'm sick and in bed. All this helps me to learn a single lesson, realizing that I can be still for God is still God. I am learning what it means to be still and let God be God because things go best when I'm yielded to Him.
This past weekend we took some time to bless one of our staff families by helping them with Spring Cleaning. We had a great time and were able to finish in record time as we all worked together. The fun conversations, smiling faces and good food that we enjoyed made the work not seem like work at all! (The tiredness that I felt after we were finished though was a strong reminder that we had indeed worked hard.)
Since coming to the GFA Discipleship Program I have learned to appreciate living in a close knit community. Not only do we get to help each other with house cleaning or other projects that need many helping hands but we also get to help and encourage each other in our walk with the Lord. It is not always easy and many times I would rather run and hide than open up to someone about the things I struggle with. Having the opportunity to share with a sister in Christ who is my mentor and have her pray for me has been such a blessing! I don't have to feel like I am alone in my struggle. I don't always take advantage of the opportunity to go to her about what I am struggling with and it seems that the enemy has so much more control over my emotions then, to make me feel alone, unloved, and helpless to overcome.
My personality is more of an introvert, I like being on my own and don't really like being surrounded by people for too long. I often use this as an excuse when I am struggling with discouragement or sin in my life. If God made me this way then maybe He will also help me to overcome this on my own as well. Through many failed attempts in this I can assure you that this never helps! God didn't make us as His children to walk alone, He created us to need others and help each other.
— Hebrews 10:24-25
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
I have really come to appreciate the three girls that I get to be a part of in the Discipleship Program. I have been blessed and also challenged by each one and their desire to grow in their relationship with the Lord. In our times of praying for one another we take some time to share any personal requests that we may have so that we know how to pray for each other better. I am often tempted to share something that is impersonal or very broad, not really share what I am struggling with personally. Many times I struggle with doubts and insecurities that I think Satan likes to use to get me not to open up so that I will continue to struggle on my own. The honesty and openness that I have seen from the other girls has helped me to also be more open and honest.
As the return of Christ is drawing near and the war against the power of darkness becomes more difficult, I am thankful for the Body of Christ. Together we are able to stand much stronger than if we had to stand on our own.
— Romans 15:5-7
May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.
Since coming back for Year 2 of the Discipleship Program my understanding of serving the Lord as an individual has been changed or shall I say gone out the door for me. I have the awesome privilege to serve at GFA Canada while seeing firsthand what it is like to be part of the body of Christ. Serving in the office and living with five young ladies has helped me to appreciate community living. I can observe the staff that are committed to living their lives fully for the Lord and in the power of the Holy Spirit. The book Guiding Principles
of Believers Church by Dr. K.P. Yohannan, which we finished reading, has been a helpful tool in learning how to live in community. I've come to a new appreciation for the body of Christ. In my individualistic mindset I have missed out on many wonderful blessings that come from being a part of one body, which is the Church.
In reading this book the Lord started to point out some areas that need to be more fully surrendered to His control and motives that need to be honouring to Him. There was a quote from Brother K.P. that caused me to search my heart for areas that are not fully surrendered and serving in the Lord's strength rather than my own. "It is impossible to serve God as He wants us to without being anointed but the Holy Spirit and receiving His supernatural gifts." In order for the Lord to use my life to help fulfill the Great Commission I must be surrendered to the Lord and filled with the Holy Spirit.
There are many things we as Christians can try to do in our flesh that non-Christians can do just as well bringing change, but not lasting change that will glorify God. Take for instance working in an office, both can work with numbers and data and helping people; but one is probably very concerned about getting ahead on the corporate ladder and making big money where as in a ministry like GFA the desire is to see big numbers so that many will hear the Gospel and be added to the greatest corporation ladder which reaches to the Kingdom of heaven.
In Zechariah 4:6 it says "Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit says the LORD of Host." If all I do for the Lord is done in my own strength and with selfish motives, God is not glorified.
Having come back for GFA Discipleship Program Year 2, I have been able to build on the foundation that was laid last year where it was about surrendering and dying to self. This year is a continuation of building our character more into Christ's character, which doesn't happen overnight.
I am a work in progress and there are many opportunities to practice what the Lord has been teaching me and with the help of a community and the power of the Holy Spirit growth is happening. Daily I get to choose to die to my selfishness and bad habits, which are being replaced
with the character of Christ like love, joy, peace and humility as the Holy Spirit is given more liberty to rule and govern my life. He enables me to obey the commandments of God, which is to love as Jesus loved and to give my life for others not holding anything back. My life is not my own to live as I please, it is the temple of the Holy Spirit as it says in 1 Co 6:19 "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." Also in Rom 12:1 "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship."
While I am going through the Discipleship Program, I want to remember that as a Christian fully surrendered to the Holy Spirit the Lord's work is not a burden or overwhelming, rather there is peace in being right where God wants me to be. This allows for overflowing joy in being part of helping to reach those that are half way across the world and an ever growing love for the LORD and the lost. I have a greater desire to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit not just "trying harder" to obey God, but rather to ask the Lord to fill and refill me on a daily basis. I like what Brother K.P. says in this book "The first step toward receiving the Holy Spirit is to acknowledge my need of Him."
Written by a Discipleship Program Student


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Located in the lower level of a residential family friendly Rego Park, Queens building, this 900 square foot space has a fully equipped sensory gym, waiting room with wifi for parents and siblings, as well as a separate table top area suitable for writing and desk top activities.
The space can be sublet monthly and is suitable for a physical therapist, speech pathologist, play therapist or special educator. There is tremendous opportunity for cross referrals from existing caseload.
Suitable for a non-DOE therapist who is an independent provider for DOE for CPSE and CSE school age children, hours are flexible but can include day and early evening hours working with children ages 3-12 with handwriting delays, sensory integration processing delays, fine motor, and gross motor delays. There are also opportunities for school placements with DOE preschool and school age schools.
Rego Park is centrally located, close to the LIE and 2 blocks away from Queens Blvd which makes it easier for families that rely on mass transportation, bus and train. The 63rd Drive Train Station is only 2 blocks away from the office. Families travel from all over Queens: Middle Village, Maspeth, Glendale, Ridgewood, Williamsburg, Sunnyside, Woodside, Forest Hills, Howard Beach, etc. It is close to LIJ Forest Hills Hospital.
To discuss the specifics of either the sublet or the Fall job opportunity, please contact the practice owner directly! Visit our website for more information and pictures!
Ana C. Leguisamo, M.S., OTR/L
Clinical Director
Ready, Set, Grow Pediatric Occupational Therapy, P.C.
Ready, Set, Grow Pediatric Occupational Therapy, P.C.
65-11 Booth Street, Unit CA
Rego Park, NY 11374
Phone: (718) 406-9296
Phone: (718) 406-9296


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A = I love stories.
B = I love pictures.
A + B = Samsung Galaxy Shot Story Campaign.
I have never been good at maths (except the one time I got 99/100 in my seventh standard), but am pretty sure I got the above "equation" right.
For all the photo-crazy people out there, Samsung Galaxy Camera in association with The Discovery Channel has come out with a meaningful and fun campaign – Shot Story.
The campaign's second tagline says it all – "A picture says a thousand words and you have 3 to tell your story". Upload 3 photos that tell a story about your home, your city, your life or anything you wish. Give a caption to each and, Voila! You're done. As easy as that!
The campaign
Would have to agree the concept of the campaign is perfect. How else do you market and spread awareness about a new camera other than talking in the language of pictures? Rather than restricting it to a simple "take-a-pic-post-the-pic-like-the-pic" contest, they have done well and brought in the part of story-telling. That in itself would make the audience spend some time over it rather than just uploading some random Photoshop edited photo. It's not just quantity of content here. The audience themselves would be compelled to put in some quality content.
The contest is being promoted on social media specially on Facebook and it is being done by both the brands Samsung and Discovery. Both the brands are updating fans about the contest on their Facebook page by providing the micro site link where the contest is being held.
Like we usually see with campaigns, Samsung hasn't gone with a Facebook Tab on this one. Instead they have a mini-website for the same. And I don't think anyone would even notice the change. The design of the home page is itself pretty eye-catching and since the tagline of the contest is self-explanatory, there isn't much head turning to be done to understand what the contest is about.
They haven't overdone the design with too much of flashy stuffs and throughout the site, it remains simple and pleasing to the eye.
After the home-page, the second page explains the instructions and details about selection of winners and prize in just 5-6 lines. That is something I really applaud. It's not everywhere you get all the necessary details in so short a content. Even in the T&C page, they have explained and cleared all aspects of the guidelines. From a layman's point of view and also from a reviewer's point of view, there's nothing more you could ask for.
The prize
This I would say has to be another well-to-do highlight of the campaign. The after-winner-declared portion to be specific. They won't just be restricting the contest with awarding 3 winners with Samsung Galaxy Cameras. These 3 winners will be teamed up with 3 professional photographers to shoot a theme-based story through the Galaxy Camera. One of them would be lucky enough to get featured on Discovery Channel!
In this sense you could say there will be something more to look forward to after the three winners are decided. A long term campaign one could say. How the 3 individuals work with professional photographers, what they come up with and all… Remains to be seen how good it'll be.
Ending thoughts
It's just one of those simple, well conceived, well executed campaigns which catches the eye of the audience. When you think more about it, there ain't any rocket science behind the concept of the campaign. But mostly that's what brands forget. You don't need to have a rocket-science campaign to impress the public. Sometimes its good to be simple and sweet.
However, organizing a contest on a micro-site would be a challenge without having an app on Facebook that would drive fans to the micro-site. In such case the page admins would have to constantly remind fans of the contest without being a spam. But that also becomes tough for a brand like Samsung Mobile that is running more than one contest on social media for fans.
Nevertheless, personally really look forward to the second portion of the campaign i.e. the part where a theme based story will be shot using the Samsung Galaxy Camera. Hope it adds a cherry on top to the whole cake.


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San Antonio Educators Discuss Shift to Digital
Region 20, Education Service Center was the destination for San Antonio's annual Learning Counsel Digital Curriculum Sustainability Discussion in early January 2017. Education executives travelled from across Texas, including some from as far away as El Paso, 550 miles to the west to take part in the day's talks, exercises and leadership panel.
"The K12 education market is in the 'eye of the storm' of getting truly sophisticated in the adoption and use of digital curriculum," stated LeiLani Cauthen, CEO and Publisher of the Learning Counsel during her morning keynote. "The education market is amid all types of confusion as to how to choose digital resources or how to build them for free and how to transform instruction in the classroom. And beyond that, where I'm really seeing frustration and change-anxiety is with Leaderhip having to modify their processes to consider managing via and with the technology."
LeiLani went on to share insights in the EdTech market and what further shifts to expect in 2017 based on findings from the Learning Counsel Digital Curriculum Strategy Survey findings:
- 86% of schools expect purchase of digital curriculum to go up. Billions in spend has yet to shift out of paper textbooks into digital – 80% of those budgets still haven't shifted. Schools and districts cite that they intend to move to full digital curriculum coverage models.
- 79%+ of schools have wireless network coverage for classrooms and common areas, but most are considered "unreliable" by teachers.
- A lot of work needs to be done regarding student data privacy and security – only 33% of schools have a policy regarding who has ownership of student data when shared with third party users, plus other issues.
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The discussions through the day brought up the tough issues, transition barriers and many great solutions. Karla Burkholder, the Director of Instructional Technology for Schertz Cibolo Universal City ISD, addressed the audience. With a classic opening line, mic-drop moment, she stated, "Student-single-sign-on, enough said." The room went silent and then broke into loud laughs of agreement. She further spoke to the point brought up during LeiLani's keynote, on tech and software management being a new era challenge to get control of. "We had a large software purchase, with a well known digital courseware product for english language learners that I won't name—it was their accelerated reader tool—and at the end of the year it was virtually impossible to find a success with its use," she stated. "Its hard to believe but we just couldn't find a positive report. How can we justify not only the purchase, but how to renew? And what's our next option because we do need an ELL (English Language Learners) solution?"
The Learning Counsel is seeing this type of "review" in cities across the U.S. from leadership – vendors either selling and running and not taken responsbility for intructor training, or vendors failing to be proactive and work with a school or district to find a cheerleader, an "early adopter" to train. This is the difference between failing or winning that the Learning Counsel is hearing about coast to coast. A virtually identical but successful implementation story came up at the San Diego Digital Curriculum Discussion event with Classlink where a district purchased it but was not using it, not seeing its value, until a teacher was trained in its use and then suddenly was sharing successes all over the district as their best spokesperson.
Budgeting for tech sustainability was another top of mind subject during the day with leaders sharing how they've each confronted purchase of hardware and software and balanced that with service infrastructure vitals such as HVAC so devices and servers don't melt in the San Antonio heat, and newer student security concerns such as surveillance cameras.
Dave Irek from sponsor company, Netsync Network Solutions, contributed solutions they've developed on network budgeting that will help save funds, while supporting the truly key bandwidth issues. "We've put together what we call a 'bandwidth projection tool' which allows us to help schools figure out what they need and, also, how to pay for it," he stated. "There is a lot of over-spend that's not necessary for some schools and other stuff for networks you absolutely must have for good bandwidth. There are many costs we've reworked to help schools remove from budget plans and apply the funds to things to be more long-term sustainable."
Coordinator for Digital Age Learning for Education Service Center, Region 20, Susanna Clavello-Garza, and "card-carrying Librarian" Martha "Marty" Rossi the Project Manager for Digital Resources and Library Services then spoke to the group about digital and web literacy and a massive missing element they've found in the district's instruction. "We did a study and pulled together data from all over the district and found that something on the order of 70% of students don't know how to use the internet." What they found for the most part is that teachers (72%) are afraid to let their students loose on the net to do research. On top of that, and here she quoted Alan November on a study he referenced from Dallas ISD, "The number one thing local businesses want to see students graduate with was Information Literacy." "School's must ensure students are better navigators in the digital world, Susanna stated. "And they have to be able to think critically and differentiate between real and fake information and what is an authoritative source."
The day ended with a leadership panel which included: Bill Lewis, Assistant Superintendent of Tech and Curriculum Support, Seguin ISD; Karla Burkholder, the Director of Instructional Technology for Schertz Cibolo Universal City ISD; and, Susanna Clavello-Garza, Coordinator, Digital Age Learning, Education Service Center, Region 20.
San Antonio schools are clearly on the right path, searching for best routes to full transition to digital curriculum and technology and asking the important questions. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year and hearing about your successes and outcomes as we make our way in this time of change.


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This healthy, easy peach cobbler is your end-of-summer dessert solution! Fresh & juicy peaches with a fluffy, gluten-free biscuit topping – this is the ultimate peach dessert!
What better way to finish off august than a sweet, jammy dish that works equally well for breakfast or dessert?
Fresh fruit is arguably one of my favorite parts of the summer. This cobbler celebrates an all-star of the season: juicy peaches!
Are you a cobbler or crisp person? To be totally honest, I've always been partial to fruit crisps. However, I wanted to give the humble cobbler a chance. So many people love them so I figured there must be something redeeming about little biscuits atop ripe, golden peaches.
I wanted the topping here to feel reminiscent of shortcake: light, fluffy, and subtly sweet. It just so happens to be vegan and gluten free! I love using almond flour not because I am gluten intolerant but rather because it lends a nutty quality to baked goods.
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I used organic white peaches here because they are were affordable and very full of flavor. Frozen peaches would also work!
I have enjoyed this both as a dessert with ice cream and as a breakfast with nuts and yogurt. Baking in a cast iron skillet grants visual appeal but also makes for easy reheating during a cookout: just place the pan right on the grill to warm!
I hope you enjoy this summery cobbler! Please tag @garlic_head on Instagram so I can see your lovely creations!
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Easy Peach Cobbler
This healthy peach cobbler is your end-of-summer dessert solution! Fresh & juicy peaches with a fluffy, gluten-free biscuit topping – this is the ultimate peach dessert!
- 5 to 6 cups sliced fresh peaches (about 4 to 5 large)
- 3 TBS corn starch, divided
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, divided
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup oat flour (can also sub whole wheat pastry flour if not gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 TBS coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- Pinch cinnamon or grated ginger, optional
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine peaches, almond extract, 2 TBS corn starch and 1/4 cup sugar. Pour into a cast iron skillet and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix flours, baking powder, remaining 1 TBS cornstarch, and salt until combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together coconut oil, vanilla, almond milk, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and optional cinnamon. Slowly add the wet mixture to dry. Be careful not to mix too much; you don't want the dough to become overworked and tough. If it seems too dry, add another splash of almond milk.
- Spoon batter on top of fruit skillet in biscuit shapes. as seen in the photos. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden. Best enjoyed warm with ice cream or yogurt!
- Category: Dessert


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Dear vet>
I have been told that my one-year-old rat has bumblefoot. What is this condition and is there anything I can do to help? - Maria
Dear Maria>
First of all you should take your rat to your vet to see if it actually has bumblefoot, or pododermatitis, as there are other conditions which can affect a rat's legs.
Bumblefoot is a condition affecting the lower area of a rat's legs.
It is sometimes seen in rats that are housed on rough or wire floors, or when there is dirty bedding.
These rough surfaces cause cuts and abrasions on the feet. The feet then become inflamed and may become infected, causing skin ulcers.
The affected areas on the rat may need to be bathed and an antiseptic cream applied to the dried skin. The rat may also need antibiotics.
With bumblefoot, the rat should be moved to a cage with a solid bottom and have plenty of clean, soft bedding.
It is also a good idea to think about whether you need to clean your rat's cage more frequently and thoroughly.
In addition, overweight rats are more prone to this condition, so it is worthwhile discussing a weight-loss programme with your vet if this is a problem.


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Custom-built entryway console with 3 drawers and 2 shelves.
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entry console
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You were right about those center drawer slides they do wobble a bit. I think for next build will use two or possibly side mounted ones.
Correct, a proper inset drawer base involves dados to create the groove for the base. Sandra has a good tutorial here: http://sawdustgirl.com/2013/06/17/how-to-build-a-simple-cabinet-drawer
Double check the recommended bottom clearance on those center mount drawer glides before building the drawers to get the correct inset on the base.
Thanks for the tip on the drawer base Jaime. I'm fairly new to this so just checking by inset drawer base you mean that it is fixed inside the sides rather than being fixed to the underside of the drawer sides?
Thanks Andy, great idea for the planked sides. I do love a planked look. A note on the center mount drawer slides (this was my first experience), if possible go for an inset drawer base to lessen the wobble. My drawers are per Ana's plans, boxes with a base so when the drawer is fully extended it does wobble ever so slightly (if you try to wobble it). This doesn't bother me but I thought it was worth mentioning. Good luck with your build, please share the results!
Love this design. Just bought the wood last night to start making it! I'm going to use three 1 by 6s joined together for the sides though instead of plywood as the only change. Hope it turns out as well as yours! :-)
Steve click on 'projects: entry console', the link to the plans is in my post link.
Good luck
exactly what I am looking for, can you share the plans?
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Spring is coming quickly, and you know what that means, right? It won't be long before your school, league, or organization is preparing to hold a fundraiser. From car washes to yard sales to other fun events, there are so many ways to help your group make money.
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Jack Harris (born September 18, 1941) is a broadcaster. He is the studio host for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Radio Network and a play-by-play voice for the Tampa Bay Storm and the Outback Bowl. He started doing play-by-play for the South Florida Bulls men's basketball team as well as the Tampa Bay Rowdies. He was sports anchor at WTOG-TV and WFLA-TV where he was host of Pulse Plus! on WTVT-TV before WFLA-TV fired Harris.


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A whaler specifically uses equipment including nets, fishing rods, and harpoons, to catch whales for the consumption of humans or to be used in practical industrial applications.
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- Ensure that the condition of the ship and its equipment are well-maintained and in good shape.
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Whalers have to play various roles on the ship when called on to duty. For instance, some whalers are assigned charting the ship's course using modern as well as traditional instruments such as compasses, charts, and electronic navigational equipment like global positioning systems (GPS). You may also use radar and sonar to avoid obstacles above and below the water and to find whaling areas. Whaling takes place in deep water on large ships that are well equipped for long voyages on the sea.
At other times, you will help to cut and process whale meat caught on board and prepare it for distribution or direct sale based on your clients. If you are an experienced whaler, you will spend the day overseeing the work of others on the operation and narrow down the location of the best whaling grounds. You will also decide on the most efficient way to capture the whale and determine the price of the catch.
Work Schedule
The work can be grueling and take you away from home for weeks or months at a time. Whaling operations are conducted in all kinds of environmental conditions, depending on the marine environment, depth of water, and kind of whale sought. Storms, fog, and wind may damage or slow down whaling ships and cause them to suspend operations and return to port. It is not unusual for the work environment to be unpleasant and even dangerous. As a whaler, you must be prepared to get injured or killed on the job. Drowning is the cause of most injuries or fatalities.
Growth Of The Job
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts no significant change in employment through 2024 for this type of hunting profession. Starting as a deckhand on the ship, you can eventually advance to the position of boat captain with adequate experience and skill.
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Whalers are typically employed by whaling ships. Some also own independent businesses and hire internally when the need for more deckhands arise.
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In order to become a successful whaler, many often start in entry level roles like the deckhand. On the job training is the most common path to working in this field. You might also receive training at a vocational-technical program but these provisions are limited to mostly coastal areas. In addition to training on the job, you should be able to demonstrate a natural affinity towards working with boat and ship parts, e.g. diesel engines, electronics, and hydraulics. The physical and mental capacity to adapt to challenging and unpredictable situations will also come in handy, since working on the sea for long periods of time is not for everyone.
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Whaler Salary Data
We've provided you the following to learn more about this career. The salary and growth data on this page comes from recently published Bureau of Labor Statistics data while the recommendations and editorial content are based on our research.
National Annual Salary
Low Range$21,920
High Range$46,050
National Hourly Wage
Low Range$11/hr
High Range$22/hr
How do Whaler salaries stack up to other jobs across the country? Based on the latest jobs data nationwide, Whaler's can make an average annual salary of $30,370, or $15 per hour. This makes it an Above Average Salary. On the lower end, they can make $21,920 or $11 per hour, perhaps when just starting out or based on the state you live in.
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Job Growth Projections and Forecast
2014 Total Jobs28,400
2024 Est. Jobs28,200
Job Growth Rate-0.7%
Est. New Jobs-200
How does Whaler job growth stack up to other jobs across the country? By 2024, there will be a change of -200 jobs for a total of 28,200 people employed in the career nationwide. This is a -0.7% change in growth over the next ten years, giving the career a growth rate nationwide of Below Average.
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Dust mites are microscopic arachnids that live in your home, most often in carpeting, sofas, pillows, and other cushioned furniture.
Dust mites create allergenic fecal material, which they release into the air as much as 20 times a day. Dust mites live in humid areas, absorbing moisture directly from the air.
Black Mold is a highly toxic mold that is rare but dangerous when it grows in the home.
Black mold spores host a fungus that produces carcinogenic "mycotoxins" that are linked to ailments such as liver cancer, lung cancer, chronic liver damage, acute or chronic nervous system damage, endocrine problems, and others.
Mold and rot can begin to form in damp wood in as little as 24-48 hours.
If allowed to damage wood unchecked, rot, mold, and dry rot can lead to many thousands of dollars worth of damage to a home. In the case of dry rot, a 75% loss of toughness can be caused by a 1% weight loss. Rot and mold in wood should be addressed as soon as possible.
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- Mold & Dust Mites Eat Organic Materials: Organic materials made of natural components are attractive to mold and dust mite damage. That includes items like dust, fabric, fiberglass resins and dyes, drywall, glue, wood. Plus, 1,000 dust mites can live in one gram of dust, with each mite creating 20 pieces of waste a day.
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Round #2 Speaking Information is coming at you faster that you or I wanted I am sure!
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The South Region SUB AREA Speaking CDEs are coming up quickly and registration is now open for these events.
The sub area
Creed Speaking CDE and sub area Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE
registrations are located on the GA AG ED Website, just as all CDEs.
However, you will register your student for the sub area
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Prepared Public Speaking Manuscripts are due January 19th.
ALL public speakers also need to fill out the attached
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Please note that these will be held in two locations each night. Information is listed below:
Sub Area Assignments
Terrell County: Calhoun, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Randolph-Clay, Seminole, Terrell and Webster (January 25th start time 3:45)
Tift County: Ben Hill, Brooks, Colquitt, Crisp, Irwin, Sumter, Thomas, Tift, Turner, Wilcox and Worth (January 25th start time 3:45)
Echols County: Atkinson, Berrien, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Lanier, Lowndes and Ware (January 26th start time 3:45)
Wayne County: Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Jeff Davis, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Telfair and Wayne
Attached you will find all CDE Guidelines, submission directions as well as the Prepared Public Speaking Certification.
Let's all be reminded that these are Leadership CDEs that have a specific place on our standards but also have the greatest skills that students use after they leave your classroom. This is way they are so important!
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Gasteria croucheri, the Natal gasteria, is a leaf succulent that forms a ground-level rosette, initially distichous (leaves in two vertical ranks) on young plants.
The thickly succulent, slowly tapering leaves are triangular in cross-section, caused by a very one-sided leaf keel. The broad upper and lower leaf surfaces angle away from each other on one side by a third, lateral surface, usually matched on the opposite side by a hard, angular margin. Cartilaginous white ridges occur on the leaf margins. The lateral leaf asymmetry remains even when some old leaves on mature plants occasionally develop a tiny fourth surface or secondary keel on the opposite side of the leaf as well. The youngest leaves in the centre of the rosette tend to emerge flat or keelless with two surfaces only.
The leaves of the Natal gasteria may curve to the side in a sickle-shape, not consistently favouring the keeled side. Leaf surfaces are smooth on older plants, sometimes slightly tuberculate and rough on young plants. The leaf colour is dark green in picture with white mottling on all the surfaces.
These plants grow solitary or form big clumps, tiny leaf rosettes emerging from the short stem below the lowest remaining leaves, or underground from the root.
The species distribution occurs along a coastal strip in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal where it grows among dune scrub, often not easy to spot.
Two separate single flower racemes are emerging on the plant in picture (Smith and Crouch, 2009; www.plantzafrica.com).


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An impressive milestone and a lofty goal.
Heart & Stroke – Manitoba kicks off its 60th season of fundraising with a goal of reaching $10 million raised for cardiovascular health advocacy, research treatment and survivorship care.
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The first Heart & Stroke Canvass took place in 1958 and was led by Canadian surgeon Dr. Wilfred Gordon Bigelow, a Manitoban who pioneered hypothermic techniques that make open-heart surgery possible. Bigelow also helped develop the first electronic pacemaker.
Some 60 years later, the Canvass remains critical to the organization's ability to fund research and achieve more medical breakthroughs. The Canvass has also evolved significantly since its inception.
"In 2018, the Heart & Stroke Canvass will be our single greatest opportunity to connect with Canadians no matter where they live," Teresa Bowerman, senior area manager for community engagement with Heart & Stroke in Manitoba, said in a release on Tuesday.
Heart & Stroke says they're once again counting on the province's long-standing history as a national leader in volunteerism and charitable giving to reach its high fundraising goal.
"Volunteers help family members, friends, and neighbours by sharing life-saving information both in-person and online," Bowerman said.
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The most silent of sounds
A quickly cooling summer night, that saddening smell of autumn in the air.
Our terrace, a beautiful view. The wind lays down for the tiniest while. And just in that moment, everything was silent. Everything was silent, except for the quiet ones. Like a door had opened, revealing just for a second, a second, hidden part to your artsy living room. Short it may be, it seems to last forever; time has slowed down.
Sounds you've never heard before, of the rare few crickets in the dog park, or the chirping of a bat flying by. The whirring of a car driving around. A careful thump of a shed door closing, the popping and crackling of your joint, and the playful bickering of an old couple somewhere in the distance. The gentle, laid-back drum of your heart, audibly sending your blood rushing through your veins. The tiniest, subtlest cues of what is happening both in and around you, everything the clearest indication of its associated event.
An awfully interesting collection of subtle sounds emerges. It presents us with the opportunity to inspect everything, individually, attentively. But then, the very next moment, you decide it's getting too cold. And it is. So you head inside and make yourself comfortable there instead.
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The Burning Man is the most alternative music and arts festival of the moment. In fact, it is much more than a festival. For a week, the Black Rock area in the Nevada desert (USA) becomes a country without a government and where money has no value. It is an experience that promotes life in community, respect for the environment and towards others and the exchange of goods or services.
Spectacular temporary sculptures, performances and music in the dust, the place and the clothes of the people are very futuristic so it looks like and scene from Blade Runner. The name of the fest is taken from the ritual consisting of burning a gigantic wooden sculpture.
Today in the post we feature some images of the Burning Man, held last week. In the main picture, a girl walks with a giant sculpture in the background. Photo by @ericzimages.
Coloured sequins and faux fur via @seymamelisam
White umbrellas via @thelazyceo
A giant jellyfish via @raffaellasaunal.
Cool outfit from @ashleysarahaas.
Boho chic girl via @sheecansee.
Color explosion. One of the giant sculptures, photographed by @jtportland.
Top model Alessandra Ambrosio (left) at the festival. Photo. @angel_ambrosio
Riding around temporary sculptures. Photo @victoriasecretfotos