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- Understand the various forms of communications.
- Be aware of confidentiality.
- Understand the Data Protection Act 1998.
- Contribute to effective Team Working.
- Have an insight into Self Awareness.
- Understand Customer Complaints.
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This course is for a maximum of 20 delegates and is 1/2 a day duration.
If 2 half day sessions of the same course are booked for the same day, the second course is half price.
- Course content.
- The importance of customers.
- Knowing your customers.
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- External
- Different forms of communications
- Confidentiality
- The Data Protection Act 1998
- Effective Team Working
- An insight into Self Awareness
- Dealing with difficult customers & complaints
- De-valuing people
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- All employees
- There are no pre requisites for this training although a good understanding of English is required
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All course handouts are provided.
- Group price £310.00 + Vat for a max of 20 delegates
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My name is Lisa Umbelina, and I am certified Yoga Therapist and Yoga Model. I have been practicing Yoga for the past 10 years. I have found passion in practicing Yoga, but my real joy came from teaching Yoga as well as helping others. I specialize in Private Sessions- Tailing the needs of your Specific Body Capabilities.
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It's been two months and still no big girl job. The anxiety is becoming real y'all. I keep chatting with people who've said they were unemployed for six months, even a year, before they found something, but I never thought I'd be in that same position. Who knows how long it will take, but I really believe that God is using this time to humble me, to teach me patience and to trust.
In the meantime, ya girl still needs to pay rent! Last month, I found a freelance gig writing content for women's health blogs. I'm also back at Agnes (so weird) helping to review student resumes for the Office of Internship and Career Development AND working part-time as a barista at Honey Bubble. So yes, I am keeping busy.
This two-month period also marks my transition into independence and adulthood. I know things like bills and laundromats will eventually lose their luster, but right now, at least for me, it's all still fresh and exciting. Can we please take a moment to talk about all the things I've learned? Here are some of my big awakenings:
Becoming A Georgia Resident
Normally, my parents take care of my car registration, but Kingsley (aka my Honda Accord) was due for a smog check in California. I live in Atlanta now! There was no way I was driving all the way home, so it was time to register here in Georgia.
Before you can register your car, you have to have a Georgia ID, and before you can get a Georgia ID, you have to have proof of residency, so at the same time, I was also in the process of finding and signing the lease on an apartment. In terms of car stuff, DMV.org was a really helpful resource. Here was my to-do list:
- Find my local DDS (Department of Driver Services)
- Surrender my Cali ID *tears* and apply for a Georgia ID
- Transfer my car title from my dad's name to mine
- Get an emissions test
- Find my local Registration and Title Office
- Register my car in Georgia and purchase a GA license plate
- Purchase car insurance
Some Notes:
While you're waiting for your ID to come in the mail, which can take up to two weeks, they give you a temporary paper ID, and suddenly no one trusts you! Say hello to pat-downs at the airport and questionable looks from bartenders.
At each step of the process, you're gonna be dishing out money. I was very surprised when I showed up to the Registration and Title Office and found out I had to pay an additional fee, called the Ad Valorem Tax, which came out to about $500.
Also, car insurance! It's definitely a good idea to shop around and get a couple quotes. Geico gave me the best offer. You can call the insurance company and have someone walk you through the process or sign up online. They will ask you lots of questions and offer different types of coverage, but it's up to you to decide what you want/need. My total came out to $1,073 for a six-month premium. You can create a payment plan that works for you.
My roommate and I live in small, two-bedroom apartment in Old Fourth Ward. I have to admit the exterior looks a little sketchy, but we love our little space and the awesome neighborhood perks!
I now pay four different bills each month. I didn't know anything about paying bills before: setting up the accounts, what average utilities cost, managing the monthly deadlines. We're learning as we go. Here's a look into the different bills we have and with what companies:
- Rent + Water (Landlord)
- Gas (Georgia Natural Gas)
- Electric (Georgia Power)
- Internet (Comcast)
Of course, the costs change depending on where you live, but if you live in a small home and/or have roommates, it's pretty affordable!
Our apartment doesn't have a washer and dry or a dishwasher. For some reason, I used to have this terrible perception of laundromats, but I love the concept now! Many of the people I see there are around my age, which makes it a great place to meet people. Plus, we're saving money on utilities.
The laundromat I go to, Blusion, is five minutes from our apartment and has wi-fi and seating, so I can hang out and work while my laundry is washing and drying. They charge $4.25 to wash and dry a load of laundry.
"Many of the small details of "adulting" simply go unspoken."
I wanted to talk about all of this, because many of the small details of "adulting" simply go unspoken. It helps to have someone guide you through the process. It helps to see company names and numbers and know what kind of expenses you'll come up against. My family is still helping me as I transition into post-grad life, but I am learning a lot and am excited for all that this new stage of life will bring!


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I don't think of myself as a music industry person because I mainly play music but I do also put on shows and design posters and art for my band and other people's bands too. I also co-curate a festival called From Now On with my husband, which is our main live music thing.
I think it's really good to be as enthusiastic about other people's music as your own. The most rewarding thing about putting on gigs is watching them, being able to invite the most incredible artists to play in your hometown, and, with any luck all your friends and many more people come to join you. Like a massive birthday party, all the time. One of the best things is when you put on something, especially a festival which can be so big and all encompassing and long, and somebody turns to you and says "That was really good."


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Intel chairman Andy Grovemade a surprise appearance at the LinuxWorld Conference and Exposition, announcing that the kernel of a version of Linux for Intel's forthcoming IA-64 architecture will be released to the open-source community early next year.
Grove said that Linux is up and running on an IA-64 simulator in Intel's labs, along with seven other operating systems.
He helped demonstrate Linux running on the IA-64 architecture hosting Apache, a publicly available server program used for many Web sites.
Walking out on stage during the keynote address by Sean Maloney, an Intel senior vice president, Grove said that both Linux and Intel's new architecture will drive e-commerce on the Internet. "We are seeing major changes in the business environment, changes that are moving toward electronic transactions," Grove said.
Grove said Intel will provide servers based on Merced, Intel's first IA-64 processor due out next year, to key Linux companies for Internet-based software development by the open-source community.
Separately, Intel announced that Merced servers can be accessed via Intel's developer Web site at http://developer.intel.com to support commercial development of applications and operating systems, including Linux.
One attendee, unimpressed by the demonstration of Linux running on an IA-64 simulator, said the Intel executives' pronouncements here amounted to little more than a marketing opportunity.
"My first thought was that this is an effort to buy the Linux community," said Ulrich Dziergwa, an official with Ferrari Electronic AG in Teltow, Germany, which designs and builds facsimile servers.
"I think another part of it is sending a signal to Microsoft that there is something else out there in the world -- that Microsoft is no longer at the center of everything," Dziergwa said. Grove's attendance here sends a message to Microsoft that Intel has other operating system vendors with which to partner, he added.
Dziergwa noted that Linux already runs on a 64-bit processor -- Digital Equipment Corp.'s Alpha chip, now owned by Compaq Computer Corp. Business customers looking for a powerful hardware platform on which to run Linux applications may well pressure Compaq into stepping up its efforts in developing Alpha for Linux, he said.
"The risk is much lower to write software for something that is already running," Dziergwa said, noting that Merced is not expected to ship until 2000.
Conference information is at http://www.linuxworldexpo.com/.
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A couple will generally opt for to have in-vitro fertilization (IVF) immediately after less-invasive and considerably less-high priced methods have failed. Knowledge IVF results rates hinges mainly on comprehending the effects of egg donor age and the range of fertilized eggs transplanted into the uterus, as nicely as the range of eggs that are harvested and fertilized.
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To: Rebecca Lockhart, Brad Dee, Greg Hughes, Don Ipson, Brad Wilson, Melvin Brown, Dean Sanpei, Joel Briscoe, Rebecca Houck, Tim Cosgrove, Jennifer M. Seelig,
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Date: Sat Mar 08 06:12:41 MST 2014
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Proud to Call Myself...
One of my very first posts when I started this blog was about cooking. (Food is a passion of mine, though I don't think I write about it enough!) Over the years, I have turned into a foodie but had never really been much of a cook, as I stated. Now that it's been a year since I really took a stab at cooking, I can happily say that I have improved! I have acquired a few cookbooks and tried a lot of recipes. And I'm also the proud owner of various kitchen gadgets, including a crock pot, food processor and my newly acquired rice cooker! :)
Some recipes have been flops, but others have made it into my rotation. These three are my favorite because are awesome as leftovers:
- Black Bean Burritos (courtesy of Stacking Pennies!)
- Sausage with Rotini Pasta (I use peas or zucchini for the veggie)
- Curried Coconut Chicken
Recently, I've been on a fish kick - maybe because it's summer, it's not really expensive and it's healthy! I buy mine individually frozen, which just makes life easier: tilapia, mahi mahi or salmon. It cooks in minutes, I can drown them in spices and fry them slightly with some flour to make all sorts of aromatic and yummy combinations!
However, I know I still have far to go. I always have to follow a recipe unless it's one of my staple meals or something easy that I'm just tossing together. Need to be more adventurous! Also, I have cooked for my roommates and ex-boyfriends, but I have never thrown a big dinner party with appetizers, entrees and desserts. (I am definitely not a baker.) Hmm... maybe that's something I should strive towards! :)
One of the best things about cooking? In pf terms, it can be very cheap! As a single person, my monthly grocery bill rarely tops $125. Good for myself and my budget!
Leave your own recipes and thoughts in the comments - or feel free to e-mail me!


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The Supreme Court is poised next Term to clarify the reach of the constitutional Article III standing requirement limiting the jurisdiction of federal courts to actual "cases or controversies." The standing requirement comes up frequently in consumer protection and privacy class action cases where there is no claimed actual injury and plaintiff is suing on behalf of putative classes of thousands, if not millions, of consumers. These lawsuits are frequently brought based solely on an alleged violation of a federal law giving rise to statutory injury and, if proven, enable named plaintiffs to seek minimum statutory damages remedies on a class-wide basis, leading to large potential exposure.
Background of Spokeo v. Robins
On April 27, 2015, the Court granted certiorari in Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins, No. 13-1339. In Spokeo, plaintiff alleged that Spokeo, "a website that provides users with information about other individuals," violated the Fair
Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Robins v. Spokeo, Inc., 742 F.3d 409, 410 (9th Cir. 2014). Plaintiff further alleged he was harmed when Spokeo published false information about him, including that he was married, more educated, wealthier and older than he actually was. Id. at 411. According to Plaintiff, "he [was] concerned that the inaccuracies in his [Spokeo] report will affect his ability to obtain credit, employment, insurance, and the like." Id.
The district court rejected plaintiff's argument that the potential reliance of future employers on this information could cause actual harm and held that a violation of the FCRA itself is insufficient to satisfy Article III standing requirements. The Ninth Circuit reversed the decision and held that "creation of a private cause of action to enforce a statutory provision implies that Congress intended the enforceable provision to create a statutory right," the violation of which "is usually a sufficient injury in fact to confer standing." Id. at 412. Defendant petitioned for a writ of certiorari.
Upon reviewing the petition, the Supreme Court requested input from the Solicitor General on whether it should hear the case. The Solicitor General argued that the Supreme Court should decline to do so, reasoning that the Ninth Circuit ruling should stand because publication of allegedly inaccurate information could cause "concrete harm," even if plaintiff cannot prove actual damages. Brief for the U.S. as Amicus Curiae at 7, Spokeo, U.S. (No. 13-1339). In contrast to the Solicitor General, a number of amici weighed in requesting that the Supreme Court grant certiorari to curb the wave of class action lawsuits that consume extensive amounts of time and money where consumers have not suffered any actual harm.
Circuit Split on Article III Standing in No Actual Injury Cases?
The Supreme Court seemingly elected to hear the case to resolve the perceived growing circuit split as to whether the availability of statutory damages alone is sufficient to confer Article III standing. Spokeo argued that, on the one side are the Sixth and Ninth Circuits, which held that a plaintiff can bring an FCRA action without showing actual harm (Petition for a Writ of Certiorari at 9, Spokeo, U.S. (No. 13-1339) (citing Beaudry v. TeleCheck Svs., Inc., 579 F.3d 702 (6th Cir. 2009))); the Seventh Circuit, which upheld the availability of statutory damages in an FCRA suit where plaintiff could not prove injury (id. (citing Murray v. GMAC Mortgage Corp., 434 F.3d 948 (7th Cir. 2006))); and the Eighth Circuit, which held that a plaintiff had standing to bring an action under a different federal law, the Electronic Funds Transfer Act,
for statutory damages without demonstrating actual injury (id. at 12 (citing Charvat v. Mutual First Credit Union, 725 F.3d 819 (8th Cir. 2013))). On the other side, according to Spokeo, are the Second and Fourth Circuits, which held that plaintiffs do not have standing to bring Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) actions – that, like FCRA actions, allow for statutory damages – in the absence of a showing of actual injury. Id. at 10 (citing David v. Alphin, 704 F.3d 327 (4th Cir. 2009) and Kendall v. Employees Retirement Plan of Avon Prods., 561 F.3d 112 (2nd Cir. 2009))), along with the Third Circuit, where Justice Alito held that a plaintiff lacked standing to bring an action under the Lanham Act in the absence of actual injury (id. at 11 (citing Joint Stock Soc'y v. UDV N.A., Inc., 266 F.3d 164 (3d Cir. 2001))).1
Spokeo Could Have a Major Impact on Consumer Protection and Privacy Class Action Lawsuits
The Supreme Court's resolution of this issue could affect the ability of plaintiffs to bring putative class actions beyond the FCRA where there is no claimed actual injury in order to seek statutory damages simply for a claimed violation of federal law. A number of federal laws could be affected, including the Truth in Lending Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, ERISA, and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. Petition for a Writ of Certiorari at 6-18, Spokeo , U.S. (No. 13-1339).
If the Supreme Court holds that a statutory injury, standing alone without any claimed actual injury, is sufficient to satisfy Article III's standing requirements, companies will continue to face a growing number of consumer protection and privacy class action lawsuits with large potential exposure for alleged technical violations of federal law. If the Supreme Court holds that a statutory injury based solely on an alleged violation of federal law, in and of itself, is not sufficient to satisfy Article III's standing requirements, the ruling would meaningfully curtail these types of lawsuits. The case will be heard next Term, and a decision will likely be issued by June, 2016. Given the wide-ranging implications of the Supreme Court's decision, numerous companies and interest groups will likely submit amicus curiae briefs.


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The Pledge: One Nation Under God - eBook
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Quoting extensively from source material, Murray, son of notorious atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hair, exposes the fallacy of 'separation of church and state', documents the long history of ACLU hostility towards Christianity, and cuts to the root of this modern threat facing the church. Comprehensive, educational and convicting, this is knowledge that every Christian should have.
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Atheist Michael Newdow is determined to remove "under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance. His allies in this battle are members of the 9th Federal Court of Appeals in San Francisco, the American Civil Liberties Union, and anti-Christian forces.
America was founded on Christians principles, and our system of government is based upon the belief that we are a nation "under God." Our rights come from God, not from government.
Learn what the Founding Fathers believe about God and government-and why the idea of "separation of church and state" is nothing more than a myth created by one Supreme Court decision in 1947. Yet, that one decision has result in dozens of ill-informed rulings that have undetermined religious freedom and exalted secularism as the state-protected religion in America.
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"2007 was a crazy time for the videogame industry. Maybe we can put all that behind us as we stride boldly into 2008. With the console wars pretty much settled, spread out before us is a smörgåsbord of software sure to please the owners of every console.
Oh, who am I kidding. The knock-down-drag-out fight that is this hotly contested hardware cycle will continue to rage into 2008, and half of the games that look so good in screenshots will turn out to be junk. They always do.
So to start the year off right, Susan Arendt, Earnest Cavalli, and yours truly have put down some of our thoughts on the coming year: What to expect, what to dread, and what advice we'd like to offer to game makers as we barrel into the future."
Nintendo will likely have a great time throughout the whole year, with DS and Wii leading the pack as usual.
Microsoft will struggle early on as usual, but will rebound will strong software sales, but without Halo, who knows what will happen...
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The EVX electric shock absorber
Give us your names and tell us a bit about yourselves?
Jonathan Albert: mechanical engineer and I have worked at Hydrosteer
Issam Al Mushcab: mechanical engineer and I have worked at ANCA motion
Clint Steele: mechanical engineer and I have worked for a number of companies as a design engineer and in academia
Tell us about your product
It's a shock absorber that uses an electric motor/generator to provide a damping force. It then converts the respective energy to electrical energy that can be used by the vehicle. The main advantage being that it reclaims energy that would have once been lost.
Where did this idea come from?
EVX was originally setup to commercialise a solar car. A lot like the Team Arrow car from Queensland.
Unfortunately, the relationship we had with Swinburne came to an end, and we needed to rein in our goals. The shocker was part of the solar car program. Because solar cars really need to save energy, it was worth the effort to overcome the challenges that we think put everyone else off when they looked at shockers like this. As we reviewed all the tech we had been developing along the way of designing the solar, the effort we had put into the shocks made them the front runner for further development.
We still hope to come back to the car someday.
So your product replaces traditional hydraulic shock abosrbers?
It does, but it might also end up replacing some parts of modern stability control systems. People in the auto industry have expressed interest in its ability to rapidly tune. They like the idea of making the front outside shock stiffer while a car corners. If we can build some intelligence into the shocker, then it might know when it needs to be stiffer without the need for being connected to the rest of the control system. But that's off into the future.
So the main advantages are fuel/energy savings and possibly better stability control?
Certainly the fuel saving is one that gets people's attention, but it might be the stability control that turns out to be the big hook. That being said, the fact that it generates power that is a function of the vertical tyre movement, means there might be other avenues related to driver feedback about how they are treating the car – this could be good for fleet management. We also feel that with no pressurised gasses to leak, we could have a more reliable product than the current offering.
That sounds very positive, but I am sure that there have been challenges?
Indeed. The two big issues have been getting the weight down and coming up with the best way of connecting the vertical moving elements to the generator. At first, we imagined a solenoid type design. However, the operating speed combined with the laws of magnetism meant that it would need to be an enormous solenoid. That's why we needed to design something with gears and such; to connect the vertical elements to a regular rotary motor.
Once we overcame that, the rest was ensuring durability and simply fitting all the parts into a suitable package. Which sounds easy when you say it, but is very time consuming.
That's all technical stuff. What about commercial stuff?
It's a hard slog. People like the idea, but the ones who would buy it want to see a working prototype before they say they will order. And the ones who would fund the development want to see orders first. We have been steadily (and slowly) working on getting to a stage where someone says 'yes' so that others will then say 'yes' too. All you can do is stick at it until you get traction somewhere.
Given all that, when you present to the audience at the EV expo this year, what insights would you like from them?
It's always good to have people look for flaws. Either you fix them before they become a major issue, or you know that you have covered them off as people raise things you have already thought of.
But it need not be all negative.
We are looking forward to the commercial networking event where we might make more contacts to help with commercialisation.
We also like hearing about other applications. It was at another expo when we got the idea of using the basic design in a wave power system. A buoy and a weight would be connected via the shocker. As waves come by the shocker can tune itself to maximise the power produced as it damps the relative movement between the buoy and the weight. Any creative ideas like that from the audience are excellent. It provides other commercialisation ideas.
Take a look at a video of a mechanical prototype being tested below
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As an engineering student, I know the hardships that they encountered. It's not easy to accomplish something like this. Being able to create an EVX electric shock absorber is no easy feat. You have to consider every variable and make sure that you don't commit any mistake in your formulas. If you even make a single mistake, it can cost you the whole project and waste everything that you've done. I'm proud of them for being able to finish what they've started.
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Hows about a little bit of interior décor porn to start off the new year?
Love the light, the floors, the monochromatic scheme and quirky features in these rooms although I'm slightly woeful about the fact that I barely scratched the surface of the endless list of jobs I have to improve my own little abode over the holidays. Never mind, I'll just pretend this is my flat instead.
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THE FLOORS!ReplyDelete
One day I will have a flat in Paris with herringbone floors (which p.s. I have discovered add at least €200 per month to the rent)
OH MY GOODNESS. i want/need those polka dot pillows and chair/couch in white. so gorgeous. xoReplyDelete
I lust after light, spacious rooms like that too! Ah, well, will have to continue to pretend...I never get my place moved on either. There's a mirror like that in the new LivingEtc; £1,500(!!!) for an antique mirror that they basically plastered in glorified letraset. It was a Bowie song lyric though...ReplyDelete
@claire I've always been tempted to look into how much it would cost to get similar flooring in my flat - suspect I would need to win the lottery first and in which case I may as well but a parisian apartment..ReplyDelete
@wishful nals Suspect having similar cushions are the closest I'll get to having a space like that!
@trashsparkle good idea for a diy project maybe? You could use your fave lyrics.
Herringbone floors are a dream of mine. Just perfect.ReplyDelete
definitely a lust...adore these clean lines and neutral tones.ReplyDelete
Such beauty! Love those chevon floors!ReplyDelete


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She's made massive progress since I posted not too many hours ago. I've lifted her from the cage and she sat on the settee next to o/h whilst I cleaned her cage. She even started to eat some hay whilst sat with o/h. She had a fleece as a tent to hide in which she liked.
When I took her back to the cage and put her in, instead of freezing in the same place for over an hour like yesterday she actually went straight into the box next to the divide and looked for Mollie. Mollie came straight there and they've now said hello Lily did a little rumble strutting for a couple of seconds but mainly they just touched noses. They then settled there and have been grazing together, had their leafy food and slept close by each other Mollie is so excited bless her
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'As for the saying: 'I am a Sunni and I am not a Salafi.' Then this statement is contradictory!
The Sunni O you Miskeen is the Salafi, and the Salafi is the Sunni. Whoever distinguishes between the two then he has distinguished between two things which resemble each other; so the Salaf are the Ahl-ul-Sunnah and the Salafeeyoon are the followers of the Sunnah, and whoever absolves himself from that then he is not a Sunni nor a Salafi!
Just because some of the people claim Salafeeyah and they do not actually exemplify it, then this does not allow you to free yourself from Salafeeyah, rather it is obligatory upon you to honour yourself by ascribing yourself to the Salaf and to the Manhaj of the Salaf, since indeed ascription to that is obligatory.
Ahl-ul-Sunnah, the Salaf, the followers of the Salaf, the Firqat an-Najjeeyah, the Taifat-ul-Mansoorah, the Jamaa'ah, the Salafi and the Sunni, all of these mean one title: and they are the Jamaa'ah, and they are similar to those whom were upon what the Prophet -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- and his Companions were upon.
So be a serious Salafi – be a serious Salafi, just like the Salaf used to say – a Salafi ascribing to the Manhaj of the Salaf in sayings, actions and belief.
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I'm told the NFL Pro Bowl will be played next week. It's supposed to give us our "football fix" for the open weekend between the Conference Championships and the Super Bowl. My only memory of watching the NFL's version of an all-star game is Barry Switzer eating a hot dog on the sidelines in the middle of the game in the mid 90s. If one of the greatest football coaches ever doesn't take the game seriously why should I?
I'm delighted that Trent Williams of my beloved Redskins made another Pro Bowl this year but even if I watched the game chances are I would never see him on TV unless he gets called for holding. In baseball's all-star game you get to see every player on TV. I am not a hockey fan but I know that their all-star weekend includes skills contests and other opportunities to see your favorite player. I'm a huge NBA fan and I'm impressed how well the league has turned the game into a 3-day mid-season festival even if I am not really a fan of the dunk contest (the best dunkers never compete). The game itself is pretty much a snooze fest because everyone plays "James Harden defense"…hence the 156 to 144 typical score.
Football is much more of a team sport than the other 3 major U.S. sports. You're throwing quarterbacks and receivers in the same mix who have no timing together. Same thing with offensive lineman who normally play with other guys that they are familiar with and their have timing down. The lack of familiarity of their teammates and the risk of a career ending injury is why players in the Pro Bowl go half-speed and play "James Harden defense." In basketball, baseball and hockey a single player can be the catalyst to whether a team wins a particular game or not.
I mentioned earlier that when Barry Switzer was coaching the NFC in 1994 he was caught on camera eating a hot dog (or was it as sandwich…STOP THAT DEBATE!). You know who else doesn't take the game seriously? The players! Vegas has so many prop bets for the Super Bowl I'm stunned there isn't an over/under on how many players bail on the game and get replaced by someone else who is now magically called a "Pro Bowler." The game used to be played the week AFTER the Super Bowl but most of the players in the big game bailed on the Pro Bowl because because they were worn out. Today Pro Football's all-star game already has a black mark against it because it's guaranteed that 4 to 8 of the best players from the current season won't even be in attendance.
Back before $20 million contracts became somewhat common, players would gladly take a free trip to Hawaii during the dead of winter but I am pretty sure anyone being named to the Pro Bowl today can afford their own tropical vacation.
Speaking of those multi-million dollar contracts…that's another reason players want nothing to do with another exhibition game. Why risk a career ending injury for a meaningless game? The players union fought expanding the regular season from 14 to 16 games and those games come with a check! I am old enough to remember when they played SIX preseason games! I am also old enough to remember when they used to play an exhibition game BEFORE the pre-season where they matched the previous season's Super Bowl winner against college all-stars.
So I've laid out some amazing and well thought out points why they should "deep six" the Pro Bowl. Guess why it will never happen? Because the players won't let the league get rid of it. Huh!? Yeah I know I said the players don't take it seriously and often bail on the game despite being selected, but you know what they DO take seriously?? Money! A lot of players have bonuses written into their contracts if they get chosen to play in the game. A year ago there was a great article from CBS Sports about performance bonuses including getting named to the Pro Bowl.
Since the game probably isn't going anywhere I'll throw out a handful of ideas to liven up the game:
#1 No punting – no extra points. If I have to explain why, you probably don't watch football anyway.
#2 Make it interactive. Everyone is watching TV while on their phones, why not let us vote…either on a play or perhaps a trivia contest involving the players on the field.
#3. Hold the game at Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela. Stay with me here…you are going to LOVE this idea! How many games are delayed because of lighting? It happens more often in college football because most of those games are played at night. LSU lost a home game this past season because of lighting…but in a strange twist of fate gained a home game back because of the floods in South Carolina. If we can send the Jacksonville Jaguars to London ever year then we can send our very best players to Venezuela. Why Lake Maracaibo? Because of a weather phenomenon called "Catatumbo lighting" which produces more lighting than any other place on the planet. Didn't know this article was educational as well as entertaining did you? You're welcome! The game would get "American Idol" 2005 type ratings! We'd all watch for the same reason we watch NASCAR…for the potential carnage.
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Steve Beck's special effects past is all over Thir13en Ghosts, a slick rush job that recalls everything from Trilobyte's classic video game 7th Guest to Ghosts in the Graveyard. Worthy of Mario Bava's Shock, the film's opening title sequence ludicrously celebrates familial harmony with an awesome circular camera pan that ends in fiery chaos. Recent widower Arthur (Tony Shalhoub) inherits an architectural deathtrap from his crazy Greek uncle, Cyrus (F. Murray Abraham). The supposedly deceased ghost catcher lures Arthur and his motherless children into his dioramic glass chamber, revealed to be a time travel device powered by 13 zodiac-styled ghosts. The film's art direction is startling (the home's unbreakable glass walls are covered with Latin text), although Beck does little with the space. The home's glass walls ferociously bisect a lawyer but Beck's fabulous décor remains shamefully underutilized. Shannon Elizabeth campily recalls Elizabeth Berkley when she goes slow-mo gaga over the home's beds and tubs. Everyone dons glasses to see the film's ghosts, who cover the entire human spectrum from bloody Playboy bunny to overweight hillbillies. The jokes are funny ("Did the lawyer split?") but the scares are virtually nil and the twists relatively predictable. But through it all there is Rah Digga, playing a soul sister nanny/DJ who scratches it up and manages to bring the house down by the time the Contact-style finale putters around.
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Andrew Sasson has sold off his The Light Group in a blockbuster deal to Morgans Hotel Group for $46.5 million, according to Morgans. The hotel company seemed to be paving the way for Sasson's lifestyle, food and beverage outfit to overhaul various high-end operations before the pact was finalized: Light Group is already redoing Morgans' Delano in South Beach after Morgans shuttered a restaurant and the Lenny Kravitz-designed Florida Room there. Word is Light Group will next revamp Mister H at Morgans' Mondrian SoHo. Bungalow 8's Armin Amiri has left that boite and headed to a new venture in LA with Paul Sevigny. The deal with Sasson also makes Morgans a major Las Vegas player overnight. Light Group operates numerous venues for MGM Resorts, including Bellagio's Bank nightclub, Haze at ARIA, as well as Japanese restaurant Yellowtail and Diablo's Mexican Cantina. Andy Masi will remain Light Group CEO. The deal was in the works for two years, sources say.
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Among applicants for any job in the Indian IT realm, preference is given to the candidates who possess relevant IT certifications. This does not guarantee the candidate a job, but it does increase their chance of getting hired at a good salary. This is becoming the trend at the global level as well. With a significant portion of the Indian population working in the IT sector, a wise job candidate will possess those IT certifications that will help them obtain better job opportunities both locally and overseas.
Cost is one of the issues to consider when tackling the toughest challenges of getting an IT certification. Because many popular certification vendors, Cisco, VMware, Oracle, TestOut, etc., are based in the United States, their pricing can add to the cost of earning a certification here at home. In India, the minimum cost of a beginning level certification may vary from 200 to 250 USD (equivalent to 12450 – 15570 ₹).
The high cost factor not only affects booking a certification exam but also applies to study materials, sample questions, work books and, last but not least, setting up a practice lab. The cost of setting up a basic practice lab is not much, as the only requirement is getting the right software to practice and enhance your programing skills. But the same cannot be said for a networking certification lab.
For example, establishing a lab for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), a beginner level certification, one needs at least a router and switch to get the feel of command line interface (CLI), physical configuration and eventually getting familiar with the network devices. These devices are not cheap. Even purchasing used network equipment can double the cost of getting the specific certification.
One way to reduce the overall cost of an IT certification is to search for a vendor that offers a complete learning experience. Many training partners and coaching institutes provide programs with not just training lectures, but a good online lab simulation that provides hands-on learning as well (more on that below.). Also, some vendors do provide discounts when booking a particular certification, so be certain to ask.
Besides cost, another challenge is useful IT experience. One of the easiest methods to obtain some real-world experience and knowledge is to use simulation software. For example, when studying for networking and the CCNA, two of the more popular software programs are Packet Tracer and GNS3. These are useful not just for Cisco certifications, but Juniper and a few others as well. Packet Tracer and GNS3 are available on the internet as freeware.
Another good study software, for the ACD (from Avaya), RHCE, MCSA and Voice certifications, is VMware work station. VMware helps candidates build virtual servers, be it an IP PBX (Cisco or Avaya etc.), Microsoft server, Linux server or even an SIP/protocol specific software testing server.
Utilizing a virtual lab not only develops implementation and practical skills, but provides a great deal of exposure to the requirements of the certification you are studying. It's a cost effective method requiring only an efficient work station PC alongside the software to carry out the simulation.
In addition to meeting certifications costs and finding a way to utilize a lab, one also needs training materials that are written well and cover the subject matter comprehensively. Good training materials are essential and indispensable for helping a candidate understand and develop the necessary IT skills.
There are a number of video lectures and training series prepared by various vendors such as CBT, INE, IP Expert and others. These can serve as an alternate means of getting the required training while cutting down the cost. They are also an efficient method of learning, as one may find it difficult to grasp new concepts on the very first go. When in doubt, just pause the video and revisit the concept.
These video lectures are also readily available on the internet. Mostly these are introduction lectures and not the full course track, so it's advisable to buy the full series pertaining to a certification. Other than that, one can resort to the vendor specific documentation for a particular certification.
Earning an expert or high-level IT certification is often a different scenario than for a beginning one. Typically, it is experienced IT employees who go for high-level certifications. The cost of earning such certifications typically includes an increase in the exam fee as well as the almost mandatory training boot camp and lab costs.
However, the perks and advantages of getting an expert or professional level certification increase proportionally. Many Indian employers provide reimbursement for the cost and an increase in pay for such certifications. They view it as increasing the firm's capability to get more and better projects. IT professionals also increase their skill-sets and likelihood of promotion and job opportunities.
Obtaining an IT certification is hard work and requires handling the challenges of cost, experience and proper materials. The good news is that these roadblocks can be overcome with a bit of initiative and planning. Doing so benefits the IT professional with more tools and opportunities, as well as the employers who, at the end of the day, have a skilled worker.


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Man, it's been a busy couple of weeks. I've been hopscotching around like crazy—from Portland to Palo Alto to New York City and then back to California—and then my mother-in-law landed in the hospital at the same time my sister was visiting from Florida for a blink-and-you-missed-it visit.
But you know what helps keep me sane? Home cooking—with amazingly delicious and comforting ingredients.
Case in point: My classic Swiss Chard with Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Porkitos, a Catalan-inspired dish I first concocted six summers ago. It combines some of my favorite things: vibrant rainbow chard…
…sweet, golden raisins…
…toasted pine nuts…
…and the pièce de résistance: crispy prosciutto chips (a.k.a. Porkitos!).
The mere thought of a warm plate of tender chard cooked with sizzling garlic and tossed with pine nuts and raisins makes me weak in the knees, but crumble some crispy Porkitos on top, and pretty much all my stresses and worries disappear.
Do yourself a favor and make some Swiss Chard with Raisins, Pine Nuts and Porkitos already. Click here for the recipe!
Looking for more recipe ideas? Head on over to my Recipe Index. You'll also find exclusive recipes on my iPhone and iPad app, and in my cookbooks, Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2013) and Ready or Not! (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2017)!
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iPhone is never just a phone for its owner. Rather it is an asset which they really adore and cherish.Same applies for iPad also. Now as a proud owner are you facing trouble in configuring the system files? No worries, it is there to solve your problem. Here we will primarily discuss how to download that very same iFile on iOS 11 without jailbreak for iPhone and iPad.
What is iFile and Why to Download and Install iFile App iOS 11/ 10.2/ 10.3 No Jailbreak ?
iFile is an iPhone Application from Cydia. It is a file manager for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that allows you to browse the system files. They have the access to view, modify and edit the files. It comes with many features. The iFile also supports almost all types of files like documents, images, plists etc.
It also supports Renaming of files or directories, Bookmarking of files and folders, Searching files hierarchically etc. Today with advent of various sidelong apps we can access the features which were previously available only Cydia on jailbroken devices.
So have you invested a lot in owning an iPhone, iPad or iPod? And are you now having trouble accessing the files and making modification to them because the setting is a bit different than regular android devices. Well nothing to worry anymore. iFile is here to save your day.
Features and Use of iFile iOS for iPhone, iPad
1. Helps in Creation, deletion, copy, cut (move), paste or zipping of multiple files at once.
2. Supports Renaming of files or directories, Bookmarking of files and folders, Searching files hierarchically.
3. Editing of file attributes (name, owner, group, permission, modification date), File passing to other AppStore apps.
4. Supports Up to 8 file browser tabs , full integration of Dropbox.
5. Full integration of an FTP client with support for copy, cut, paste, directory creation, file renaming and local caching.
6. Integrated Web Server with download and upload capability for files to current directory of File Browser.
7. WebDAV support of Web Server to use iFile as network drive.
8. File transfer via Bluetooth to iFile on other device.
9. File transfer via Celeste and AirBlue Sharing to another device.
10. Import of songs, videos and books into iPod library via Gremlin library (requires purchase.
11. Mounting of unencrypted DMG disk image files (HFS file system).
12. Extraction of various compressed file types including password protected zip and rar files.
13. Interaction with other Tweaks/Applications (Cydia):
- Safari Download Manager: Allows opening saved files directly in iFile.
- AttachmentSaver: Allows opening saved files directly in iFile.
- Music Controls: allows to interact with iFile's Audio Player e.g. on Lock Screen etc.
Also Read: Download iTransmission for iOS 10.2/ 10.3 – Best Torrent App Downloader on iPhone
Download Airshou iOS 10.2/ 10.3 Screen Recorder App for iPhone, iPad No Jailbreak
In the Following Steps We Will Discuss How to Download iFile on iOS 11/ 10.2/ 10.3 Without Jailbreak for iPhone and iPad
The steps are very simple and do not get intimidated thinking you are accessing a high-tech gadget. The steps are very easy.
1. Firstly Download the iFile iPA onto your computer. Download .iPA file Here
2. Now Download Cydia Impactor or XCode.It is used to sign and install the IPA file onto your device.
3. Then Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer MAC and open Cydia Impactor.
4. Next Drag and drop the iFile IPA onto Cydia Impactor.
5. Cydia Impactor will ask for your Apple ID & password. This information is sent to Apple only to generate certificates to sign the IPA file and nothing else. If you're not comfortable providing it, then create an alternative Apple ID and use that instead.
6. Cydia Impactor will begin installing iFile onto your device. Once installed, you'll see its icon on your Home screen.
7. Go to Settings -> General -> Profiles (for some, this may be labelled "Device Management" or "Profiles & Device Management").
8. Search for the profile labelled with your Apple ID and open it. Then tap on the Trust button.
9. Now go back to the Home screen and launch the App.
Following the above mentioned steps one will easily be able to download iFile iPA Download app appshed on iOs 10 without jailbreak for iPhone or iPod and access and modify the system files as per your requirement.


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|Sweeney, Coombs & Fredericks. (Business sketch)
|"SWEENEY, COOMBS & FREDERICKS. Jewelers. 301 Main Street. With the advancement of any community, in wealth, intelligence and culture, the fine arts of decoration and adornment prosper, and the skill and taste of the jeweler and silversmith are brought more constantly and generally into requisition. Of course those long engaged in the business have done no little to educate and direct the public taste ; a work which probably no house in Houston has accom-plished more effectually than that of Messrs. Sweeney, Coombs & Fredericks, whose establishment was instituted as Sweeney & Coombs, January 24th, 1874, the present firm being constituted in 1889. The premises occupied consist of a handsome store 100x25 feet in dimensions and the stock, valuing many thousands of of [sic] dollars, contains an assortment which for beauty and artistic elegance cannot be surpassed in the state. It includes special lines of ladies' jewelry in sets, diamonds, and other precious stones in large variety, plain and ornate rings, French bronzes, marble and ormolu clocks, ceramic and bronze ware, artistic china and bric-a-brac, watches of all the reliable makes, silver-ware, pitchers, services, card baskets, and tableware, and in short an endless and recherche assortment of those choice and artistic goods which belong only to the highest class in the trade. The house makes direct importations of diamonds and foreign goods, and having the most intimate connections with manufacturers in this country they are enabled to offer the most desirable goods to the public at lowest prices. A special department of the business is fine watch and jewelry repairing and diamond setting. The most expensive and complicated time piece may be entrusted to the care of this house, with the assurance that it will be skillfully treated and restored in perfect order. Articles of jewelry are made according to individual design if required, or manufactured from pattern and design furnished by the firm. The individual members of the firm are Messrs. J. J. Sweeney, E. L. Coombs and Gus Fredericks; all of whom are well known residents, bound up and identified with the advancement and progress of the city. Messrs. Sweeney and Coombs are the owners of the opera house, an illustration of which appears elsewhere in this volume. These gentlemen are among the largest real estate owners in Houston, and they are also identified with other interests of importance. Mr. E. L. Coombs is a director of the Planters and Mechanics Bank, and also of the American Brewing Association. Closing this sketch it is but right to say that the house of Sweeney, Coombs & Fredericks is one of the most popular resorts in South Texas for those in search of genuine values in diamonds, jewelry and silverware -- a question which is never in dispute on entering into business relations with this house."
|Isaacs, I. J., Ed. The Industrial Advantages of Houston, Texas, and Environs, Also a Series of Comprehensive Sketches of the City's Representative Business Enterprises. (Houston: Akehurst Publishing Co., 1894 ; Electronic version: Internet Archive, 2012), 111.
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Advantages of living in the suburbs
Many city dwellers live under the illusion than those who live a few kilometres from the capital pay less in the shops, as well as for accommodation and services. Suburbanites don't tend to agree, although admit to certain advantages.
By Valeria Patrusheva
Olga Otto, 35, and her husband Ruslan, 36, saved for some time to buy a one-bedroomed apartment in Minsk, having been living with her mother. Olga tells us, "We wanted to buy a bigger flat but prices in Minsk were too high, so we decided to look at the suburbs. The cost was much lower and the conditions practically the same."
Some years ago, the couple took a loan to build their apartment in Lesnoi (the administrative centre of Borovlyany's Rural Council). "We took out a loan of nearly $20,000, for a ten year period, to buy a 79 square metre apartment, adding the remaining $60,000 from our savings," Olga notes. "We now have a three-room apartment in a new building, with all conveniences: parking, a convenient driveway and a swing gate on the entrance to the court yard."
Olga and Ruslan have certainly managed to save money compared with purchasing in the capital, comments Svetlana Kudelko, the Deputy Director for Second Hand Property Sales at Tvoya Stolitsa (Your Capital) Real Estate Agency. "In Minsk, a three-room apartment in a brick building with a swing gate, with fenced grounds and parking, will cost $2-2.5 thousand per square metre, depending on location and quality of finish. They would have paid about $180-200 thousand (rather than $80,000) for a 80 square metre flat in the capital."
Furthermore, Borovlyany has all necessary infrastructure: medical clinics, pharmacies, shops, supermarkets, a fitness centre, a beauty salon and more. "We do all our shopping just by our home, where the prices are absolutely the same as in Minsk. Sometimes, there are discounts but, on average, we spend about Br700,000 a week — the same is in the capital. As regards food shopping, there are no advantages," explains Olga.
It's cheaper to buy in large supermarkets and discount stores, located nearby, notes Vitaly Runtso, a financial adviser with Personal Capital Consulting Group. "Due to large volumes and quick turnover, such shops can offer discounts. It's cheaper to build them beyond city boundaries, since land is less expensive. Very often, they sell goods in small wholesale volumes, or with a discount, encouraging people to 'bulk buy'. Of course, this increases the average sum spent, allowing the retailer to offer minimum price mark-up, of which residents of suburbs can take advantage."
Traffic between Borovlyany and Minsk isn't bad and both buses and a minibus taxi run. "My husband and I work near the ring-road, so it takes three changes on public transport. By car, it's only fifteen minutes," explains Olga.
Borovlyany borders the Prilepsky Landscape Reserve, offering plenty of scope for outdoor activities, which suits Olga. She's now expecting a baby so is looking at preschool and other education in Borovlyany. "The only problem is finding a kindergarten, since there are no vacancies at the moment. There's no problem in finding a school place and all are well-resourced. One new school even has a pool, with water aerobics classes organised."
The Otto family has now lived in Borovlyany for about two years and really has little criticism to offer. They spend most of their spare money on the home. Olga tells us, "It will be so for at least the next two years, making improvements and buying furniture; we're spending at least $600 a month on this. If there's any spare money, we save. Living in the suburbs doesn't really enable you to save much money but there are no extra expenses."


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Halloween is a holiday that teams sweet treats with the opportunity to dress up in costumes ranging anywhere from cute to creepy. Although people of all ages routinely participate in Halloween activities, it is a day that's especially anticipated by children. Every Oct. 31, streets across America are taken over by superheroes, witches, ghouls, and goblins in search of candy. While trick-or-treating is a fun tradition for most families, it doesn't come without its dangers. Parents who do allow their children to take part in trick-or-treating activities must be aware of and prepared for the risks that their kids face. Because it's an activity that involves children walking to the homes of strangers for candy, parents must exercise caution. Predators, tainted treats, and traffic are just some of the threats that must be addressed. Fortunately, there are many ways to help reduce the chances of children coming into harm's way.
One of the most common ways to trick-or-treat is to walk from one home to another in one's own neighborhood. Parents will want to walk with younger children as they visit nearby homes. Teens who are responsible enough to go out on their own may even be allowed to supervise younger siblings. In both cases, kids should carry flashlights with fresh batteries installed or use glow sticks to make themselves more visible. Trick-or-treaters and their parents should also carry cellphones in the event that they become separated, there is an emergency, or someone feels that they are in danger.
Before trick-or-treating begins, parents should map out a walking route, ensuring that it is familiar and well-lit at night. Children should be instructed to strictly follow the route, not take shortcuts, and to walk on sidewalks or on the left shoulder of the road, if there are no sidewalks, and not across lawns or in the street. If kids must cross the street, they should do so at crosswalks (or at corners if there are no crosswalks) and use caution by checking both ways for oncoming vehicles. Before crossing in front of a stopped car, instruct children to make eye contact with the person behind the wheel. Kids trick-or-treating with friends should be warned to never walk alone and to be alert to the presence of strangers.
Although kids are advised to remain out of the road on Halloween, there is still a great risk that comes from vehicles. Adults driving at night must be alert and looking for children who may run out into the street or walk in the road. Yield to pedestrians at all times, as kids who dart into the street are likely not paying attention to whether there are approaching vehicles. In addition, not all children will carry flashlights or wear bright clothing, and they may be difficult to see in the dark. For this reason, anyone operating a car should drive slowly and carefully, particularly between the hours of 4 and 8 p.m. when children are most often out trick-or-treating. Come to a stop before passing stopped vehicles, as they may contain other parents dropping off children who may unexpectedly step into the street.
Although Halloween costumes are meant to be fun, some can be problematic and even dangerous for kids who are out at night. Protect children by dressing them in costumes that can be seen in the dark. Generally, these are costumes that are bright or that have some reflective features. The fit and style of the costume should also not endanger the safety of the child who wears it. When buying costumes, avoid ones that are not flame-resistant and do not fit properly. They should not be overly large or long, nor should shoes and accessories be too big. Clothing and items that are too big may cause children to trip while walking or can even become a fire hazard if they come into contact with candles in jack-o'-lanterns or other open flames. Things that potentially block children's eyes, such as masks and overly large costume glasses, should also be avoided, as they can prevent children from seeing cars and potential dangers that may be around them. A creative application of makeup can often be used in place of masks.
Other costume accessories can cause severe allergic reactions or injuries that can disable a child for life. Avoid commercially purchased and nonprescription decorative contact lenses, for example, as not only are they illegal, but they can cause eye irritation or pain, infection, and inflammation. In some cases, they can even result in vision loss. Parents who allow their kids to wear decorative contacts should only buy them from a licensed eye care professional who will examine the child, prescribe lenses to fit the child's eyes, and teach them proper insertion, removal, and care techniques. It is also important to exercise caution before allowing children to wear costume makeup, as it can cause an allergic reaction in some children, even if it is labeled as non-toxic. As a result, all costume makeup should be tested on a small area on the child's skin, such as the inside of the elbow, for a minimum of one hour before full application. This is known as a patch test, and if any sign of irritation appears, the makeup should not be used.
For kids, candy is a major part of Halloween and one of the primary reasons why they anticipate its arrival. Despite the enthusiasm that one's children may have at the prospect of a bag full of candy by the end of the evening, it is the job of parents to monitor and screen what their children consume. At the beginning of the evening, instruct children not to eat any of the candy they receive until it has been checked by either a parent or a designated adult. Once the children bring their sweet loot home, it should be checked to ensure that it is commercially wrapped and that the wrapping does not show signs that it has been tampered with. Signs of tampering may include tears, small holes or puncture marks, or discoloration. Anything that appears to be tampered with should be disposed of. Homemade food items should also be thrown away, as they may contain drugs or other dangerous substances that are not easily detected. Food allergies should also be kept in mind before allowing kids to eat Halloween treats. If a child has an allergy, check the labels of commercially wrapped treats to ensure that they are free of the offending ingredient.
Parents who are throwing Halloween parties can ensure the safety of the food that they serve by not allowing perishables to sit out for long periods of time. The FDA recommends not allowing perishables to sit out for more than two hours in temperatures that are below 90 degrees Fahrenheit or one hour for temperatures that are above 90 degrees. This means foods should not be set out until they are ready to be served. Kids should not be given non-pasteurized cider at parties, nor should they play games such as bobbing for apples, as they contribute to the spread of bacteria and can make children sick.


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So what's WildStar like?
It's fresh. After several years of MMOs that seem to rehash the same mechanics, WildStar is the only one that seems to be willing to raise the bar. The game doesn't treat you like a novice. The designers know they have a number of new systems and mechanics, and the game seems aware that much of the sequences of combat and exploration will be new to the players. They've put the effort into teaching new players how to work the systems and the environment, and while I was by no means an expert, I felt reasonably proficient fairly quickly.
If you've read anything about WildStar, you probably know about the highly mobile combat and the telegraph system. As I am more used to the stand-and-fire elements of World of Warcraft combat, I felt like the stereotypical redcoat faced with Native American hit-and-run warfare. ((Note: I am well aware of the historical inaccuracy of this metaphor.))
It's at this point that one becomes fast friends with the Dash button.
Eventually you find your rhythm and begin to dodge most of the enemy telegraphs, and despite fights being a bit on the longer side, you have more health at the end of combat. Adds make life exponentially more complicated, but honestly, the frenetic pace is very enjoyable.
I'm a huge fan of the housing system as well — it unlocks at level 14, so I only got to play around with it briefly. Which brings me to my very first photo-journal!
This is Christoph R. Croake, Scientist, Spellslinger, Relic Hunter, and Technologist.
Christoph just got an offer to visit the housing sales center by visiting the Protostar Sales Rep!
One purchase later, and Christoph has his own sky-island.
And starts building a house. Just a small one.
This is where the
mad science parties will happen.
After a few purchases, Croake has a viable living space…
… and a tiny picnic area.
Oooh, neighbors! Croake will invite them over for
experimental chemistry dinner.
Off to the auctioneer for some more property improvements. Where did he go?
Whoops. Going to need a few more levels before Christoph can install his medical facilities.
Will Christoph ever be able to have his own home research lab? How safe is it when you're living several thousand feet in the air? Come back next beta weekend to find out!


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Caernarfonshire electoral papers, 1852-1895 including:
- Claims and objections relating to insertion in list of voters, 1852-1895
- Letters to the Liberal agent relating to registration of voters, 1883-1895
- Political letters, 1880-1895, relating in particular to the Liberal Party candidates. Includes letters to Mr. R.D. Williams of Porth yr Aur from Sir Thomas Love Jones-Parry and from Mr. W.A. Darbyshire of Nantlle, etc; letters to and from William Rathbone, M.P.


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Interpreter Referral List
PACE provides a list of interpreters for businesses, organizations and agencies. The list is updated every 3 months. PACE works with the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission and follows the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007.
The Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007
The Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007 was effective on September 12, 2007. The law requires interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing must have a color-coded license in order to provide interpreting services after January 1, 2009. This assures interpreter skill levels are appropriate for the type of interpreting being done. For instance court interpreting or medical interpreting requires a high skill level because of their complexity and importance.
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The MLS All-Star Game has been an ongoing tradition since 1996. Like in most major league sports, the All-Star Game is an annual showcase of the league's most talented and most popular players.
Every year, the whole league takes a break from the regular season to watch this display of the league's best stars. However, aside from the game itself, there isn't much more too it. What the MLS All-Star game lacks is a full-on celebration of the league and of the sport itself. The MLS needs a full All-Star Weekend, similar to that of the NBA, to help the growth of the sport in the country and the popularity of MLS worldwide.
Here are four reasons why MLS needs an All-Star Weekend.
Full Post: http://futbolstory.sportsblog.com/posts/13979236/why-mls-needs-a-full-all-star-weekend.html