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Six Middle Eastern Students Sent to Jail for Taking Fewer than 12 Credit Hours. The students voluntarily showed up to register with immigration officials, as required by new rules to track foreign students. They honestly reported that their courseload and were sent to jail. One dropped a course with college permission and fell to 11 units.
- "I don't believe this is helping us with the war on terrorism," said Mark Hallett, director of international student services at Colorado State University. "We're alienating people who could be our best friends and ambassadors once they return to their countries."
The Middle Eastern students were jailed for up to 48 hours before posting bond. Three attend UCD, two study at CU-Boulder, and one attends Colorado State University.
College officials expect more to be detained during a second round of January registrations at the INS district office in Denver.

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NIVEA Lip Care - Strawberry
141 reviews
75% would repurchase
Package Quality: 3.8
Price: $
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on 12/22/2016 4:12:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
i like this lip balm because it gave my lips a subtle red color and it lightened my lips . It looked almost like a lip-gloss . the scent appealed to many people however it did not really appeal to me , i was not very fond of the strawberry smell . My lips were moisturized only for an hour which i was very unimpressed about . The thing that i was most unimpressed about the night when i applied the lip balm the next morning my lips would look dry again . I really liked the packaging of the lip balm because it looked a lot like a lip stick .
on 6/28/2016 9:39:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Normal, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I have bought this lip gloss many times. The first time I bought it, I was hoping it would give my lips a lovely red shimmer... it did... but VERY subtly. I find myself trying to apply LOTS of it, to try to get more of the red shimmer on my lips. My young daughter is happy about that, because she can use it too- its so subtle that she can use it without looking "made up", so shes allowed to share with me :-) Other than it being a little too subtle, it smells lovely, feels nice on and is a reasonable price. Definitely worth trying.
on 6/9/2016 4:18:00 AM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Normal, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
This is horrible. Atrocious. When I bought this lip balm, I had high hopes for it because it's Nivea. I LOVE their products and they never disappoint me. Until this. Can this even be called a lip balm? First of all, it does not moisturise AT ALL. It just sits on my lips and do nothing. Nothing at all. Secondly, it does not give any colour or shimmer. I am sorely disappointed. If I could, I'd rather not give any lippies.
on 3/19/2016 5:13:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Medium Brown, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
Nice product. Keeps lips moist.
on 12/2/2015 11:58:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Curly, Coarse
Eyes: Black
I love love loved the OLD version of this. It was one of the only lip balms that actually moisturized my lips (even though it was a tinted one) and the colour suited me really well (it also smelled lovely). I give the OLD version a 5/5.
Sadly this was reformulated and I can only find the new one in stores now (it has slightly different packaging). That one doesn't work nearly as well as the old one (in terms of moisturization/healing). The colour and smell are different too--the colour isn't as pretty as before and the smell really annoys me now. If I found the old one again I would buy it for sure, but I don't see myself repurchasing the new one.
on 9/27/2015 9:37:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Curly, Coarse
Eyes: Grey
This is exactly what I've been looking for!! So since lipsmackers dr. pepper is no longer available to buy :( I've been on the hunt for something moisturizing, with some shine and a touch of colour. This is absolutely perfect. Maybe even better than lipsmackers. It seems that the moisture lasts longer, the tint is a bit less, like a subtle "I've been eating berries" stain. The scent is nice, not too strong and the price is good. Can't ask for anything more. This is the perfect balm to have in your bag for a quick hint of colour and some moisture.
Oh and the one I bought is called Nivea fruity shine strawberry and I purchased it at Loblaws (canada) for about $3.
on 1/29/2015 7:36:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
My lips where ruined by one of those eos lip balms (cracked, bleeding, peeling) and I could find anything to fix it for over a month, not home remedies or even extremely exspensive products. I was in Canada for a holiday during July and I went to a Shoppers drug mart to pick up some makeup and found this gem. I'd heard of Nivea before and I saw the balms next to the counter, this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I found it. My lips have never been better. It's great for a lazy day when you can't be bothered with lipstick, it's got an amazing scent that isn't too overpowering and a gorgeous pink/red too it. It's also good for applying just before you go to bed. It's also lasts for ages (7 months currently, and still lots left) My lips. are so moisturised and soft now I never want it to run out though, because I can't find it anywhere in Brighton!
on 4/22/2014 12:43:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
It gives a slight tint and a lot of moisture but the scent is too strong and too much shimmer,i like shimmer but this is too much
on 3/6/2014 12:47:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium
Eyes: Brown
This has been my go-to lip balm for a few years now. I mix it up sometimes, but this one is always on stand by.
It's simple, has a nice fragrance, a decent pop of colour, makes my lips very soft and smooth afterwards and it's very affordable.
Possibly the only negative I can think of is that it is harder to find than the regular Nivea Lip Care. Not everywhere carries this variation for some reason. My local Shopper Drug Mart, for example, does not carry it, but my grocery store does. Yeah... I don't get it either, ha.
I don't know what else to say, such a nice little lip balm. It may not pop as much on darker skin tones, as I do have very pale, ivory skin.
on 12/30/2013 7:23:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
My go-to tinted lip balm when I'm in a rush! Also my lipcare product right before going to bed! Super great for moisturizing, and leaves a bit of color too. Overall an amazing product, will definitely repurchase!
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Don't worry. Anger gives you bad aim and the sane can duck really well, apparently. I don't remember ever making contact with anyone's head.
Over the years, I've learned to control my anger. I breathe. I think about the consequences of how I express my anger. Sometimes I stifle. I still get mad about stuff most people would let roll of their backs.
I hate noise. I hate being disrespected or ignored. I hate it when people act superior. I get mad and I rant and I yell.
I'm not proud of any of this and I've worked really hard to change, but I fell the need to continue growing in this area. I'm pretty much to the point where I only yell when I feel like one of the boys isn't listening or doing as they are told. Which is pretty much every day.
Obviously, this technique isn't working. In the last few weeks, I have found myself pausing when I feel the rush and swell of emotion rising up from my gut to my chest, the muscles in my arms and hands clenching. I pause and I ask myself if the situation really warrants that level of anger. Then, I take a breath and move forward trying to correct the situation without yelling. Sometimes I find myself talking through clenched teeth, especially when trying to get homework done each day with a child who would rather be doing anything other than homework, but for the most part I am acting rationally. Still, at this point, it's an effort, not my natural reaction. But, it's forward progress and a long way from the days I would get so angry I ended up in tears.
In thinking about how to change some of my behaviors, I found this post by Shannon at The Discipline Project. I like her simple approach, but fear it won't be that effective on me. Sadly, I don't usually hesitate to yell at my kids in front of other parents. I am who I am. I could pretend my mother-in-law was here, though. That might actually work. I do think it's the kind of idea that is profound in its simplicity and might actually work. A twist on it for me is to think about what God would say to me about my behavior and if I could proudly stand before God after yelling at my kids.
Whatever works. I am thankful to Shannon for the inspiration. It's always good to know there are others walking the path with you, reaching out a hand of hope and that you can in turn do the same one day. And as I remind myself every morning... Today is a new day and new opportunity to be the woman I want to be.


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Mumbai, Chennai prepare to bow out
The Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings squads were sitting in a hospitality suite in the top tier of the Wanderers Stadium on Saturday afternoon. It is one of the best places to watch cricket in the ground but it may not have been that pleasant for them that day.
As they looked down on Lions' Jean Symes mowing the ball through mid-on for four, both sides knew that no matter what they did, the rest of their time in South Africa would be inconsequential. With that one shot, Symes took Lions into the semi-finals and knocked out three other teams, including both IPL representatives in the group.
Without much time for their elimination to sink in, Mumbai and Chennai took the field in what seemed like a daze. Faf du Plessis looked like he had been given a licence to go wild, then Lasith Malinga reined it all in. Chennai retained control though, until Dinesh Kartik began pulling away. He tugged and tugged and eventually the rope snapped and Mumbai were left holding the short end.
The contest was one of the best of the tournament. The advantage shifted throughout, audacious shots were played, extraordinary catches taken and a healthy crowd had remained in the ground to see it. But it was difficult to get excited about any of that, as it will be when Chennai play Yorkshire and Mumbai take on the Syndey Sixers in their final acts of the event.
Three of the four IPL teams will not participate in the knockouts, a surprise considering how loaded the format was in their favour. Their failure can be put down to an inability to adjust to early season South African pitches, bad weather (Mumbai and Kolkata had a rained-out encounter each) or as, Karthik said, simply being worked out by better opposition.
"We should put it down to the fact that we haven't played good cricket and that other teams have played better than us," he said. "It's been hard because we were looking pretty good in terms of batting in the one game [against Yorkshire] and then it was washed out. That's how this tournament goes. We had a great start against the Lions but it was a game we could have played better."
Karthik denied there was any other explanation for their performances, and he thought there had been enough preparation time. "All the teams were here a week before and we acclimatised," he said. "These days international cricketers travel around the world and it's the domestic cricketers who don't know a place like South Africa. The pitches are a little different to those in India but we even played practice games. They have been good wickets, and good teams could play well on them. One whole IPL was held here."
Ben Hilfenhaus, the Chennai Super Kings fast bowler, shared that sentiment. "With so many good players and so many good competitions around the world, when you get the best teams together, you've got to expect some good cricket. It doesn't matter where those teams come from," he said. "I don't think there's any extra pressure on IPL teams. It is 20-over cricket, and results don't necessarily go to the favourite team."
As defending champions and the most successful franchise in the IPL, Mumbai and Chennai were two of the fancied bunch. Now, they have nothing but self-respect to salvage, and that kept them motivated when they played each other. "Both teams have a rich tradition. We've played each 12 times and it was six wins each, so there's a bit of history there," Karthik said. "Both the teams played with a lot of spirit and a lot of energy. We didn't play thinking that it was okay if somebody loses. Both our teams came hard at it."
Whether they will have that same enthusiasm against non-IPL opposition in their final matches is doubtful. "The feeling was probably a little flat during the warm-ups," Hilfenhaus admitted after the game against Mumbai, hinting that Chennai may have some feet on the plane already.
For Karthik and Mumbai, the hope is that only remaining IPL representatives, Delhi Daredevils, can restore all of their reputations. "They are a team well suited to these conditions, and being an Indian team I would love to see them win," Karthik, who was once a Delhi Daredevil, said. "If Delhi goes on to qualify, it will be a great thing for the CLT20 because you will definitely get a lot of viewers from India watching them pretty keenly, and I will be one of them. It will be great to see Delhi do well."
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Not only does it take pains to be beautiful, but sometimes you have to get downright ugly first. I'm not sure whether you are more beautiful after you get your hair done or if you just look so much better once you get all the appliances off your head.
I am convinced that is the strategy at the beauty parlor. They sit you down in front of a huge mirror. Admit it, you watch with a little feeling of horror while they put in perm rods, tinfoil, or my favorite torture, a cap that makes you look like a bald old man. Then they pull tiny amounts of hair through holes all over the cap while you try not to scream too loudly.
Not only is it painful but you look like you stepped right onto the set of a horror movie. I think someone should inform the CIA. Can you imagine all the military secrets they could get from prisoners if they tried this torture technique? It's amazing that we actually pay money, plus a tip, for this abuse.
I get tired of the same old hairdo and always look for a new way to fix my hair. A few months ago, I decided to try something I have never seen—pin curls with a twist. I pulled a chunk of hair, twisted it tightly, then wound it around my fingers into a curl and secured it with a bobby pin. I slept on it. This was a real act of courage. I had to be somewhere early the next morning and if it didn't turn out I was in trouble.
When I took my hair out the next morning it looked like—
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|A catalyst system useful to polymerize and co-polymerize polar and non-polar olefin monomers is formed by in situ reduction with a reducing agent of a catalyst precursor comprising wherein Cp* is a cyclopentadienyl or substituted cyclopentadienyl moiety; M is an early transition metal; R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 hydrocarbyl; R' are independently selected from hydride, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 hydrocarbyl, SiR".sub.3, NR".sub.2, OR", SR", GeR".sub.3, SnR".sub.3, and C.dbd.C containing groups (R".dbd.C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 hydrocarbyl); n is an integer selected to balance the oxidation state of M; and A is a suitable non-coordinating anionic cocatalyst or precursor. This catalyst system may form stereoregular olefin polymers including syndiotactic polymers of styrene and methylmethacrylate and isotactic copolymers of polar and nonpolar olefin monomers such as methylmethacrylate and styrene.
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"Love is in the Air!" Famous tagline for couples/lovers during the Love Month. Before anything else Happy Valentine's Days to all. And since today is VDAY let me share some highlights in the Philippines which is popularly known as "Lovapalooza". Below is the info I got from Wikipinas website, I took the data to share to each and everyone.
Lovapalooza is a traditional Filipino Valentine's Day celebration that first bid to claim the Guiness World Record for the Most Number of Simultaneously Kissing Couples for 10 seconds in 2004. Couples from all over the country with ages 18 and up are gathered together for the biggest and most romantic kissfest in the Philippines. The event is also a promotional venue for Unilever Philippines' new CloseUp Toothpaste products.
In 2004, the Philippines attempted to break the previous mass-kissing record of 4,445 couples in Chile. A total of 5,347 pairs crowded Baywalk, Roxas Boulevard in Manila on the eve of Valentine's Day. A year after the world record breaking event, the second Lovapalooza was held. The event encouraged wider participation of the four major cities including Manila, Angeles, Cebu, and Davao. However, it was also during this year when Hungary took the record of 5,875 couples kissing at the Elisabeth Bridge in Budapest on June 25, 2005.
The 11th of February 2006 marked another simultaneous kissfest, dubbed "Lovapalooza 3". Aside from the traditional midnight kisses, the event was also highlighted with several performances of popular Philippine bands and celebrities, plus the 16 real couples who professed their love to their respective partners on national television. Parties held at Roxas Boulevard Baywalk in Manila, Bayanihan Park Mac Arthur Highway in Angeles, FGU Business Park Ayala in Cebu, and Matina Town Square in Davao was covered simultaneously by ABS-CBN. Unfortunately, the number of attendees still fell short of breaking the previous record of Hungary.
In 2007, the simultaneous 10-second kissing of 6,124 couples in the north open lot of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay reclaimed the Guiness Book of World Record title for the Philippines.
The 2008 kissfest, dubbed "Lovapalooza Frost Fest", offered to give away diamond-studded Crystal Frost necklaces to 100 winning couples. Aside from this, the couples would be able to attend the exclusive CloseUP Lovapalooza Frost Fest party.
As Filipinos become accustomed with this pre-valentine event, Auxillary Bishop of Manila Teodoro Bacani was unimpressed. He publicly denounced the notion of expressing love between couples through Lovapalooza. He insisted that Lovapalooza should not be encouraged because the couples' supposedly intimate show of affection has become trivialized for the mere reason of beating a world record and seeing themselves on television.


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CHICAGO (AP) Houston outfielder George Springer sat out the Astros' 11-7 win over the Chicago White Sox because of soreness in his right quad and knee.
The day off on Sunday was mostly precautionary, and Springer expects to play Tuesday when the Astros begin a three-game series at Oakland.
''It's just a little something,'' Springer said. ''I can play through it. I'll be all right.''
Astros manager Bo Porter said that Springer was available off the bench Sunday, but he wasn't needed. Springer will receive treatment the next two days.
The 24-year-old rookie hurt his knee earlier this month when he crashed into the wall making a catch against Texas.
Springer leads the Astros with 20 home runs, one short of Lance Berkman's team record for a rookie.


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What Should I Do?
Posted in Daily Focus on Tuesday, December 3, 2013
"A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps" (Proverbs 16:9).
Do you ever wish you could wake up in the morning and let someone else figure out how your homeschool day is supposed to go? My indecisiveness in homeschooling was usually generated by the fear of making the wrong decisions. What if we were using the wrong curriculum? What if my children weren't getting enough social interaction? What if my children weren't learning what they needed to know to be successful in college? Wasn't there someplace I could go to find all the answers, so I didn't have to second guess myself anymore?
Gideon had a problem with deciding what to do when God called him to defeat the enemies of Israel, the Midianites. He wasn't so sure he saw the warrior in himself that God claimed him to be in Judges 6:12. How could he fight against these men trained in war when all he had known was farming? However, Gideon learned the secret to defeating indecision. He simply brought the problems of fighting the battle to the Lord and left the choices up to Him. He only needed to obey and do what God showed him. Even when his faith was small and he had to ask for God's guidance a second time, God lovingly answered with the fleece of faith that was first wet and then dry.
Are you wringing your hands with indecision and wondering if you have what it takes to be an effective homeschooling parent? Remember the story of Gideon. You may not be a certified teacher, but you know the Lord is mighty. If He has called you to homeschool, He will tell you the answers to every question you have about how to teach. He will make you a mighty warrior in the education of your children and perform amazing miracles of provision when you need them most. You can leave all the decisions to God, and He will show you the way. "And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left" (Isaiah 30:21).
Father, I really need Your help to know what to do today when homeschooling my children. Show me what lessons to focus on and what lessons to leave for another day. Guide me with Your Word and bring those circumstances into our lives that reveal Your divine hand of guidance. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
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I needed this today! As I fretted about which curriculum to use with my daughter I worried if it was the right one. She has a disability when it comes to math and an aversion to reading. This devotional really helped refocus ME ! It also reminded me that HE is in control of even this most difficult time in my life and my daughters life.
As a fairly new homeschooling parent, this really helped me today. I have a child who fights me every step of the way - we are both trying to unschool and its hard and frustrating - while my other son is in the I know everything attitude - Remember that God is in control really gets my perspective back.
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I so appreciate the timely and heartfelt short devotional in my email every day! These AOP messages were part of the reason we recently switched to "Switched on Schoolhouse," and today I really wondered if I had made the right choice. Thank you for reminding me to look to God for the answer and to wait on His leading.
I am unable to homeschool right now as I have to work from home. My husband has been out of work for more than a year and now I am also interviewing for jobs outside the home (to be added to my already busy schedule). My daughter and I toured a charter school yesterday, and she and I both feel it will be a good fit for her (you never know until you try, though, we've had a bad experience in the past with a charter school). I hate to give up homeschooling, not because I'm good at it, but because I don't want her in the care of non-Christians (I really like the teachers I've met at the school and don't know their religious beliefs). The classroom she will be in is set up in a way that she should be able to quickly gain some ground, and identify the areas she probably needs extra help in. I did not enjoy homeschooling, but she and I were slogging through it. She is a very sociable child and I think she is excited about starting school there. I am feeling relieved of the time burden and the guilt burden of not giving her the best education. Am I wrong? Do others have a similar experience? I don't want to make mistakes with her future, that is why I want her to go to this school for a year or two to get on track. After that, I believe she can return to home schooling or do online school if she prefers. My biggest concern is her academics are not on track, and I don't have the time to devote to her that she deserves. Why do I feel like I'm just copping out? Why am I still not sure that God wants me to homeschool? One day I feel I have confirmation that I should continue that. But the next I feel the opposite. And If I have to get a job, my husband will not do the homeschooling as well as I do (which is not giving her the best education in any case). Any comments for me? Thanks.
Thank you. This is my life right now. so much going on. am i doi$ing the right thing or am I messing them up. But God said should be good enough. GG5
I am in the same position with you. I love homeschooling but my son wants to play in the marching band at our local high school. We have had extensive times of Christian apologetics and he is firm in his faith in Christ. He is a lso very social and really wants to go. I don't feel guilty about it but I also feel scared that he will be exposed to many bad things in a quick way. I need to find work since we almost lost our home and my husband doesn't make enough to sustain us. I don't feel dissapointed but am I doing the right thing? Please pray for us as school is next year 9th grade. This schoolhas a great engineer club and he wants to be a structural engineer and honestly, I need a break too. Any thoughts? Are you facing this kind of decision?
This was a good word for me today, not just regarding homeschool, but also regarding some other things God is calling me to do.
There is no conincidence. He gave me a clear message through you all today.
Thank you!
For I walk by faith, and not by site.
Shalom to you all who\'ve commented here, as well.
I just read the comments from some of the other moms and wanted to leave another note to encourage you. One common thing I\'ve seen (and been through) for Christian moms is this guilt and uneasiness when homeschooling was no longer an option. The truth is that we all are His Daughters, and we all hear from Him and are led by Him. Most times God doesn\'t tell us what to do audibly, but He gives us the tools we need to make the right decisions for our families. Lean on Him for your comfort ... don\'t worry about the chatter from people who don\'t understand what you\'re going through. Make some new friends who do understand ... be-friend some of the parents at your kids\' schools. It\'s going to be just fine, as long as you all keep God first and keep your hearing clear when adjustments need to be made, so that you\'ll know what to let your kids get involved in and how to manage their schooling days, even though you\'ll be working.
When speaking with most homeschooling moms who are worried about what to do ....I have asked ....\"Did you ask your husband?\" Most of them have not or if they have they don\'t follow his direction. The Bible is pretty clear on the husband being the head of the family but somehow when we homeschool we forget that part.
Muriel C
Great timing on this devotional. I\'ve fretted over so many aspects of the homeschooling through the years.
This is for Sue the way I learned my math and still learning my math is we relate it to things I llearn my x tables by money did not get to keep though and every week we add so if was let the tens my pulled 10 and then 20 ......so on also for reading my issue is compherison so I read and then I turn the disc to and it reads to me while I follow long and then I would tell my mom all about the book and tell her where the setting was and my mom and would make it a verbal worksheet with no pencil or paper just us i would start off by saying mom soul surfer was amazing book did know she lived in hawii i would describe the setting and everything. I never really got into reading until the kindle now I read like crazy and compherison and everything just changed
Wow, I love it! This is right where I am now. My Daughter is finishing her math curriculum which is MCP. and I look at the horizon program and think did I make the wrong choice since there are so many holes between the two. THis is so encouraging. Thanks you!
Exactly what my heart needed to heart this morning as we start out first day of homeschooling! God us so awesome!
Oh my this brought tears to my eyes!! I am new to Home Schooling in fact, not even a week in.... And when I started reading this I KNEW that God had sent this right to me!!! We even named our school the Gideon Christian Academy!!!! How cool is that!!!! Thank you for such a wonderful confirmation for my decision to Home School my son.... Shannon
Dear Eveyln,
I read your post. My heart goes out to you. I understand the stress that you are feeling having to work from home and also get another job in addition to your duties as a wife and a mother. I\'m sure you probably feel as though you are being pulled in every direction. I do not think that you should feel as though you are coping out. I am a mother who is in a similar situation as you. I would love to Homeschool my children but I am unable to do so at this time. I have had to trust in the Lord through these times. I have also had to be more intentional with continuing to instill our Christian faith with the time I do have available and talk to my kids about the philosophies of the world and what we believe as Christians because of the word of God. At some point your daughter will leave your home and be in the world, it is our job to teach them how to cope with today\'s environment.
Proverbs 3:5 \"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.\"
\"Who is in charge anyway?\"
I home schooled my daughter for her first 2 1/2 years of school. This was very difficult for me because my husband and I were already running the family business. I had no help with homeschooling, because my husbands roll in the company was much more demanding than mine. I also had a toddler at the time. Most days I was stressed, but I kept pushing myself through telling myself \"I can do it\". I looked at all the other home school moms who were doing it, and I thought if they could do it, then so could I. I think I also wanted to homeschool my daughter so I could protect her, I liked being in control and knowing she was safe at home. So midway through 2nd grade, I came to a breaking point and realized I could not continue. I was unstable, and felt it wasn\'t fair to my daughter. I also felt she needed more. She is a very busy girl and it took so much of my time trying to keep her involved in other activities. I was wore right out! My husband and I finally enrolled her in a wonderful small little Christian school, and she has been there nearly one year now. It has been the biggest blessing to us. My daughter is doing so well, and has made wonderful friends. I even get to volunteer at her school one day a week.The teachers are fabulous and it is truly a Christ-centered environment. I want to encourage you Moms out there, don\'t feel guilty if you have to let go of home schooling, or feel it just isn\'t working. In my case it wasn\'t working, because it wasn\'t what I was supposed to be doing. Now that I have \"let go and let God\", life is much more pleasant. So many times I would read articles or posts and they all made me feel like if I didn\'t homeschool, then I would be doing my kids an injustice. The authors would even back it up with scripture on why I need to keep my kids at home. This really bothered me especially when I first put my daughter in school. I felt I was letting everyone down (even God) because I \"gave up.\" The guilt was awful. But the Lord began showing me that HE is the one in control. If we release our children to the Lord, he will do a much better job than we ever could. I am not saying I will never home school again. I just know for this season we were in, homeschooling wasn\'t working, perhaps someday it will. But I will make sure that God is leading me every step of the way.
ATTENTION: EVELYN G... First I want to say that my heart goes out to you and anyone in a similar situation. I remember what it was like for me just struggling with the idea of homeschooling before I knew anying about it. But, the only thing I did know was that God has put us in charge of raising our own children. Mother and father. Even if you dont feel he will do as good a job, it is much better than throwing them to the wolves to survive the system schools. Our children\'s relationship with the LORD Jesus Christ is more important than their education in this world. We are to be educating our sons and daughters. Public, private, charter, Christian schools... doesnt matter. They are all still raging with hormones and chaos and lust amongst them as well as the teaching staff. I dont mean to sound extreme, but truth can sometimes be bitter. I dont know how old your daughter is, but I am speaking from experience. My husband and I have 6 children between us and we started in public then charter now to homeschooling. Seek the Lord in prayer with your husband about this matter. This will be one of the most important matters you both will ever have to make together. Proverbs 3:5 \"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.\" Also, you mentioned you were still unsure that the Lord wanted you to homeschool. Well you can be sure He wants you and your husband to be obedient to His word and train up your children in \"the way\" they should go... \"God\'s way\"... I pray strenth and courage and wisdom upon your husband and you to make the best decision...Trust In Him :)


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Christchurch: Actor Sidharth Malhotra is making the most of his New Zealand trip. The recent addition to his adventurous TranzAlpine train journey, where he not only enjoyed the beautiful landscapes from the farmlands of the Canterbury Plains to the mighty Southern Alps, but also took some driving tips from the driver.
The 31-year-old, who is the brand ambassador of Tourism New Zealand, was excited like a kid to get some first hand experience of what it takes to control the train in one of the most beautiful alpine environments in the world. Amidst this, he managed to get the attention of some his fans too who were keeping an eye on him for selfies and photographs.
"It is very easy to lose your heart to these serene views as the journey begins. It indeed is one of the most peaceful and relaxing train experiences. I am convinced to tell my director to shoot a song on this TranzAlpine," said the actor.
The TranzAlpine runs daily, departing from Christchurch in the morning. The journey passes through the farmlands of the Canterbury Plains along with thrilling vistas over deep gorges as you travel alongside the ice-fed Waimakariri River.
The train ride traverses the mighty Southern Alps and gives a delightful view to all the passengers.
He later went on to visit Canterbury Museum, that was first established in the Provincial Council Buildings in 1867 featuring geology specimens collected by geologists Dr (later Sir) Julius von Haast and Dr Ferdinand Hochstetter.
Earlier during his trip, the 31-year-old was also seen getting some cricket tips from ex Black Cap cricketers Stephen Fleming and Brendon McCullum.
Talking about his cricket memories, Sidharth said: "It has always been exciting to watch India and New Zealand play. It's a huge honour to have shared the pitch with Stephen and Brendon! We played at the Hagley Oval, which is one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world."
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BEIRUT — An American journalist was kidnaped by gunmen in West Beirut on Saturday in the third abduction of a Westerner in just three days.
Terry A. Anderson, the chief Middle East correspondent of the Associated Press, was seized in the neighborhood of Ein el Mreisse by three men driving a green Mercedes-Benz automobile.
Two British citizens were kidnaped in the capital's predominantly Muslim western sector Thursday and Friday. No group has claimed responsibility for any of the three abductions.
Also on Saturday, the United States evacuated 11 more of its diplomatic personnel from Lebanon, flying them aboard U.S. Navy helicopters to Cyprus. Eighteen embassy workers were evacuated Thursday as a "temporary measure," according to U.S. officials here and in Washington, because of the uncertain security situation in both halves of the Lebanese capital.


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Global Innovation and New Technology (GIANT) Health Event, London, 16-18 November
This summer the Strategic Planning Society started a discussion on the formation of a new industry. This dialogue continues on Friday morning, 18 November, at the GIANT Health Event being held at London's Southbank.
In the session led by two SPS Trustees, we will host a series of short presentations from leaders across a variety of industries, and then sit the presenters down for a panel discussion to create a cross-industry dialogue.
The discussion will consider that two mature industries – Pharma and Healthcare will see major advancements in the coming years. But these industries, by design, are both reactive and palliative – dealing with illness and injury.
The staggering growth rate of the +50 population, with a longer life expectancy, combined with today's rates of illness are converging to overwhelm current healthcare systems. Even if we could build enough facilities in time for this convergence, we could not meet the demand for the necessary healthcare workers.
The economic and societal imperatives for the formation of a Wellness industry are clear.
How should we define wellness in this new industry paradigm? What are the architectural components necessary for a wellness enterprise to form within an industry context? What barriers to adoption might new players in a nascent industry face?
In this session we will explore the intersection of Wellness, Wearables, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Genomics/Epigenetics, IoT, Fashion, Fintech, and Insurtech.
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SPS is working with the Human Factors Special Interest Group of the Association for Project Management on a more rounded approach to the planning and delivery of major projects. We have held one joint event and will do more work together.
On 7 July 2016, at London's City Hall, the Strategic Planning Society is hosting the first in a series of provocative discussions on topics of strategic interest. This initial session is on the theme of Wellness: Defining a Nascent Industry. This invitation-only event is available to SPS Members for a special SPS Member rate.
The theme of Wellness: Defining a Nascent Industry touches on a wide range of current industries and strategies that are highly relevant to interest SPS members and the wider strategy community.
This talk is the first in a series will explore various aspects of the emergence of a completely new industry. Our first discussion will explore opportunities and the potential barriers to the adoption of promising technology and business models poised to shape the definition of this new industry. Billions are being invested by adjacent, mature industry players – Insurance, Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, as well as entrepreneurial, venture-backed start-ups.
Much of the promise that the near future holds is based on the application of wearable technology. As wearables extend beyond the device (i.e. Fitbit, iWatch) to smart textiles or embedded accessories, ultimately user adoption – which is required for benefits to be realised and investments to provide returns – will experience a tipping point more similar to fashion than technology.
In this invitation-only panel debate, we will discuss the collaboration required between industries and panellists include experts from Insurance, Fintech, Textiles/Wearables, Venture Capital and Fashion.
SPS members who are interested in attending this event should email the Executive Officer: firstname.lastname@example.com
Three of the most popular discussions on the SPS LinkedIn group this month: the characteristics of a good strategy; tips for implementing the plan; and how "real options" relate to strategy and strategic choice. Continue Reading…
Three of the most popular discussions on the SPS LinkedIn group this month: Strategy should only ever developed from detailed rational planning; Can corporate strategy be 'crowd-sourced'?; and, If strategy is used to decide market entry, why are there so many small players in media tablets?
These are just some of the many conversations in the SPS LinkedIn group, which now boasts over 12,000 members. Why not join in the debate, on the SPS LinkedIn group?
Strategic planning – a waste of time? A simple question and one strategists would hope to answer in the negative. However, an interesting and sometimes heated debate ensued when it was posed this month in the SPS LinkedIn Group.
"An interesting question and actually not easy to answer," responded one member. "Strategy is a strange beast and there is no one-size-fits-all approach."
Another was more definite: "Is strategic planning a total waste of time? I would say no, but it must not be viewed in isolation from the other strategy phases," he wrote. "The focus should shift to continual strategy making from periodic strategic planning. This requires people with curious minds that look into every aspect of life for ideas to plug in to the strategy making process."
The discussion was deemed to be as much about leadership as strategy by one respondent. "There are ever more 'tools' but less information on what works. The real point is to do the process, and to be sure you are really honestly assessing your situation, capabilities, and the markets. A quote attributed to Eisenhower comes to mind: 'Plans are nothing, planning is everything'".
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text: Author: Mr Roger K. Olsson New retail agreements that will ensure safety, quality and a reasonable price despite the dubious and distorted competition in the American market. The Office of Consumer Marketing and the legal relationship which characterizes the competitive conditions in retail outlets in the U.S. is so impoverished and in the arms of the industry to a law regime is hardly possible in summarizing the concepts are defined. The issue that was raised about market conditions for the duration of the serious even for traditionally prestigious not only in the market monopolistic consortium in its dubious evolving. This is a dangerous development when the industry players set itself above the laws and legal principles with strategic resources and also complicate any possible judicial review of these cases of abuse. Irregularities at the slightest indication would instead lead to an independent lawyer being allowed to immediately follow up such a suspicion without waiting for the edits and corrections submitted by companies in court, perhaps several years after the event. It is too easy and that the lawyer who ignore such anomalies where a suspicion exists, despite a low rate for an individual case. It is one of the most dubious schemes where these so-called small mistakes repeatedly, year in and year out earn the big money on marketing without a proper resource there to check abuses. It would therefore appear from the government quarters to be additional resources to work up the proposal that there is a right immediately upon suspicion, also could go into the business in question and request documents for evidence of subsequent crimes. There is today a very restricted area of an investigation, and therefore no directive to reflect market consumer courts and law practitioners an authority that some of the legal issues affecting perhaps millions of consumers and antitrust cases. If, as liquidator of a number of cases met by a judicial system which helps in silence through the elimination of market-related problems through long-term perspective for the investigation continued its run, then it must of course be about a systemic problem that should be reviewed. I also believe it to be easy to get a permit bargaining position in cases of this kind. This may be given a compromise solution often less impact which also generally affect the market negatively. When one party refuses to negotiate a dispute which is of course also a resource for the pressure to immediately incorporate the ethical and moral aspects of the matter or the substance of the case available to demonstrate that a specific doubtful method is not desirable in our society. Such a sanction could be to encourage the DUN & Bradstreet and other ratings undertake to act and to also look at the present time the company rating is based on the perspective, which is not directly or indirectly paid to present one side only of the company in question. This has consequences and to consider something that is sensitive to investigate and the exclusion is that it leads down a sharply dignity. If the company in question is indexed then it tends to be one of the first indications that an irregularity of the company is in the offing. Usually at this stage is still in its management area to assure investors about the incomprehension of context, to conceal the truth. As a victim, you are already discredited. The retail company with its management of a specific website such as fiddling with the dealer called tracking, ie, the part of a dealer's commission which he earned through a so-called passive income through the Internet. We know that there are in many cases today, but how could exhibit such shortcomings. In the absence of a transparent system that remedies the problem with such errors installed banners that nothing generates the carrying out the work. There is also no way to prove that this speech, of say 30-40% of all Internet links that do not work as they should do not generate income for the affiliate retailer in the point that concerns the most of their marketing, to that website or link has generated sales. It is this gray-zone were a major problem today as Internet commerce ethics stuck with and no one seems able or wants to promote such higher ethic. Precisely because it is not a large enough ethical or moral problem seem outside industry which more or less appears to be in some sort of a silent agreement to that even thus are easy made money. Any webmaster who recognizes it as usually happens to a unique URL in order to count commission having been allocated for a webmaster that through their websites advertise the site or product, but after a few months when all the search engine optimization and marketing is in their best for the customer to easily find the product, then the company has chosen to change the original link to another domain which led to link up with a different look and for the webmaster of the agreement, if he or she shall get something out of the agreement, he or she must process to promoting this one more time. The company that made this strategic maneuver did a brilliant business. Since the company is signed up with half a million agents worldwide and on the Internet so the company has 100% of the price paid by the client, even the part that would otherwise have been credited affiliate or dealer. For all that these retailer=92s marketing generates over several years, the company has more or less made use of an opportunity. Companies with ethics would first ensure that a tracking runs all the links that they have produced in such a way that the dealer has continued his commission for the promotion. I have a period followed a case in which two identical banners were placed on two different sources on the Internet. To highlight the problem and do so but also to see how workable a system is. One dilemma that I soon to was that the banner have a shortened accessibility time. This will not allow the client to access in the first click, when the client want to buy something from that site it must go through the main website Url and not that tracking to the affiliate. In my study the difference in average 1780 visitors a month on the website. The difference, I mean today may well be that one company has an ethics for the business while the other does not, therefore, ethics. When a product costs around $250,000 and for the reason customers find to the website, you can imagine there is lose to the profit when that site is strategically adjusted for cut out the SEO webmaster or affiliate profit on say 5-20%. We chose a high priority for the ethical values, high quality, customer and quality service for the contracts we represent makes a simple and convenient commerce over the Internet possible with the hope that one day it will be a fair game with equal playing conditions to function optimally. As the expert body for market justice in far too many indications have shown how systems with limited conditions of an obsolete method of trying to keep it functional for consumers. Abuse is also followed in the statistics. One and another case has unfortunately come to light in the irregularities and questionable actions that consumers do not promote or even viability of a functioning market. Especially when he uses a product over the Internet is the functional to be easily and conveniently. On the American market everyone should be extra careful today as a consumer, you should consider a transparency is clearly stated on the site and to the wholesaler, the place of purchase and supplier is equivalent to legislation, case law, but also customs and trade practices. On the Internet is given a free rein on consumers, while rogue traders operating in this lucrative market through dealers and discourage buyers point legal possibilities for delay, to name one example, is an area specifically vulnerable to fraud on their part which is governed both the purchase schedule and the consumer purchases the law, but is difficult for legal review and requirements are often too difficult to comply. Due to limited review creates this too dubious and questionable as is usually handled by the rogue operators which sees his commission in the sole charge and then simply refrain from distributing the product to the customer with a long drawn out process that does not even secured the affected consumer Lawyers for the nature of the charge over the price of the product. The method considered is reserved for minor cases for trial. In cases where greater weight is and intends to measure Internet marketing, a consumer ombudsman to request prohibition of market court to determine whether the adverse effect or limitations may exist. By being attentive to the ethical trading because a company wants to so avoid these costly and lengthy processes for something which at first was on a very good purchase. These extremely complex challenges, not least lawyers have to deal with is no coincidence that it also starts a priority in the inquiry context, instead of the more light-hearted in persuading consumers to investigation aggravating conditions. We have a highly ethical basis of trade and whether actor we have as operator responsibility against our market, clients, and consumer. As a traditionally reputable supplier to procurement and government contracts for retail operator we would, nevertheless, see that we ventured into the industrial complex and problematic side, that we belong to a secure Internet trading partner and supplier is not a incident either. We stand today as the online Internet trading operator considers expanding market-share, and in this particular offer the most competitive products and services come to the most favorable prices in the market and are meet up to the fair aim in business. The Angele=F1o Ledger Observing Newspaper http://theangeleoledger.newscred.com/


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So January 2015 is right around the corner which means new years revolution time! I just love that about a new start new year, even though every year you near enough set the same things as you did last year! but I just thought it would be fun too write mine down.
Draw More. // January I will be doing the 365 Days Drawing Challenge
Exercise More. // Ill be starting the 30 day shred in January
More Taekwondo // We will be doing 2 lessons a week, which will differently get my fitness levels ready for the championship in April.
Diet Again // Well I have already cut out fizzy thing from my diet and been drinking alot more water and less tea and coffee, BUT I will be giving up daisy also
Read More // I have already been reading a little bit more but I do want too read alot more than I have been ready as I really enjoy reading new finds I will more than likely be adding my book review tab back at the to where my pages are
Outdoor's // Take my camera and go on little walks and get out more, at the start of the year I was getting out alot more but then I had a little bit of a set back and I kinda cam tumpling down
Blog // Make the second year better than last year do alot more powerful blog post
what have you go planned for next year? :) lots of love xoxo


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Fresh Pear-Pistachio Cake
Yes, you can still make this fruit cake recipe if you don't have individual tube pans. Simply bake one large fresh pear cake in a 10-inch bundt pan.
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Fresh Pear-Pistachio Cake
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Thoroughly grease and flour 12 individual fluted tube pans; set aside. In a medium bowl stir together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cloves; set aside.
- In a very large mixing bowl beat oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour mixture. Stir in the pears and the 1-1/4 cups chopped pistachio nuts. Divide batter among the prepared pans, spreading evenly.
- Bake about 40 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove cakes from pans. Cool thoroughly on a wire rack. Drizzle cakes with Browned Butter Icing. If desired, sprinkle with additional coarsely chopped pistachios. Let stand until icing is set.
From the Test Kitchen
To make a single cake, grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan. Prepare as directed, except bake cake about 70 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Browned Butter Icing
- In a small saucepan melt butter over low heat. Continue heating until butter turns a light golden brown. Remove from heat. In a medium bowl combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Add the browned butter. Whisk until smooth. If necessary, whisk in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach drizzling consistency.
Nutrition Facts (Fresh Pear-Pistachio Cake)
- Per serving:
- 842 kcal ,
- 42 g fat
- (8 g sat. fat ,
- 10 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 23 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 67 mg chol. ,
- 395 mg sodium ,
- 112 g carb. ,
- 4 g fiber ,
- 81 g sugar ,
- 8 g pro.


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Weary Harrington loses sparkle in Tinseltown
Padraig Harrington has been around long enough not to get too upset by a missed cut. So has Graeme McDowell.
Six over after a fairly horrific opening 77, the Dubliner bunkered his tee shot front right at the driveable 10th, his opening hole, and found the back bunker with his attempted escape.
He did well to make a four but it was not an auspicious beginning.
Yet he could still afford to wisecrack, or so it appeared, when he spotted a golf writer lurking nearby.
"Padraig saw me behind 10th green and compared me with a personal injury lawyer," AP golf man Doug Ferguson tweeted. "Didn't have a good reply to that."
The ambulance chasers could have stayed away last night. Sure, Harrington was as about as reliable as a cardboard umbrella but he still managed to get it around in level par 71.
He missed the cut by four shots but, crucially, his putting was nowhere near as calamitous as it had been on Thursday, when he missed virtually every important putt inside six feet.
Sure, he missed two eight footers and a five footer as he went out in one over with birdies at the 11th (3 ft) and 17th (3ft) cancelled out by a bogey at the short 14th and a double at the short 16th (bunker to bunker). But there was some lovely striking in between, such as the approaches to the 12th and 13th.
Mental sharpness is never Harrington's forte, especially early in the season or at the end of a run of five events in six weeks.
That he made just three pars on the back nine and still played it in one under par can be regarded as a triumph and something to draw on as he takes a much needed rest this weekend.
Projected to fall to 49th in the world, he cannot afford to be knocked out in the first round in the WGC-Accenture Match Play in Tucson next week if he wants to be amongst the top 50 who qualify automatically for the WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral two weeks later.
Could he possibly add the Honda Classic to his schedule? It can't be ruled out if things don't go well in Arizona.
For a man who wants to win a Ryder Cup cap under pal Paul McGinley next year, it's crucial to remain in the top 50 and use that as a springboard to a seventh cap at Gleneagles.
Miss too many WGCs and you are relying on the majors or big finishes in big events and Harrington knows he cannot afford to relax .
Yes, there are still question marks over his confidence on the greens but he holed enough from the 10-11 foot range at Riviera to suggest that it is not an insurmountable problem.
While the shorties can be tricky for his rocky self-belief in his green-reading and the wedge game needs work, the eagle three he made from just inside eight feet at the first was stunning.
Then came a hooked drive close to the out of bounds fence at the next that he resolved with a wedge back into play and an 84 yard approach to nine feet. Par.
Harrington finished with three bogeys and two birdies in a five-hole spell that screamed, "I'm tired."
As for McDowell, the Portrush man was plainly ring-rusty after his 10-week break and missed the cut by a stroke after rounds of 73 and 72.
Like Harrington, he'll be hoping he's sharp in Tucson, where he's never had a decent run.
One man who will certainly be joining them there is Freddie Jacobson, who got into the field when Brandt Snedeker withdrew earlier this week.
The Swede is ranked behind Shane Lowry in the world but with the seeds decided on Sunday night's rankings, he can directly affect who the Offaly man faces on Wednesday.
As things stand, Lowry would take on world No 2 Tiger Woods. But Jacobson need only finish 28th or better to move above Lowry and reignite the possibility of an All Ireland clash with Rory McIlroy.
So far so good. After rounds of 68 and 65, he's tied for the lead with South Korea's Sang Moon Bae on nine under at Riviera, two shots clear of John Merrick and John Rollins.


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The design comes from this wonderful Tribes concept seen in Kotaku and it is modeled with 3dsmax. Pieces such feet or chest had been redesigned with a rig idea in mind. For more information and awesome videos about Tribes, here is the oficial website. WWW.HIREZSTUDIOS.COM
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We keep hearing about the Cyprus model. So I'd thought I'd do a quick post consisting mostly of a few charts about this issue.
The pillars of the so called Cypriot model can be seen in the next few charts. Forgive me for keeping text at a minimum (I'm typing this although I know that you'll actually be grateful for that occurence) but this is a post done on an moment's impulse.
I am not including charts concerning Cyprus' banking sector, since this part of the jigsaw has already been more than adequately covered by other more competent commentators. So, here we go.
|source: Eurostat
|source: Eurostat
|source: Eurostat
Finally, here are contributions in GDP and Gross Value Added (GVA) growth of the components highlighted above, using my usual facile approach (i.e. plotting changes in components so that we get a sense of each one's contribution in growth).
|source: Eurostat, own calculations
I think that there's no need for me to add something, since the charts paint the picture rather eloquently. Let's hope that Cyprus' ordeal will soon be over and that the issue is resolved at the best possible way.


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The EGU represents graduate students from all the programs in the English Department and is an on-going forum for discussing graduate student concerns and initiating policy that advocates student interests. EGU meets every other Friday at 4pm in the Barry Briggs Lounge in CCIT.
For current officers, meeting minutes, and updates, see the EGU homepage
University of Arizona Graduate & Professional Student Council (GPSC)
The Mission of the GSC is "To promote the academic, economic, and social aims of the graduate and professional students of the University of Arizona; to establish effective communication among graduate students and professional students; to facilitate communication with the University of Arizona and with other organizations."
Since its inception in 1991, GSC has worked to improve graduate student life and has been active in promoting programs such as health insurance, child care, TA benefits, travel grants, and national advocacy.
For current officers, Constitution, recent accomplishments, see the GSC homepage .
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Syracuse, NY (November 27, 2017) – The 2018 Healthgrades "Report to the Nation" and hospital rankings are now available. Healthgrades is the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 34 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions.* The new report demonstrates how clinical performance continues to differ dramatically between hospitals regionally and nationally.
St. Joseph's Health Hospital received the Quality Award for Cardiac Surgery Excellence, and multiple 5-Star ratings, including: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, Cardiac Valve Surgery, Spinal Fusion, and Total Knee Replacement.
St. Joseph's has been a recipient of the Healthgrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award for five years in a row (2014-2018) and named among the top 10% in the nation for Cardiac Surgery for five years in a row (2014-2018). St. Joseph's has also been a Five-Star Recipient for Valve Surgery for seven years in a row (2012-2018), and a Five Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 12 years in a row (2007-2018).
From 2014-2016, patients treated at hospitals receiving the Cardiac Surgery Specialty Excellence Award have, on average 51.5% lower risk of dying than if they were treated in hospitals that did not receive the award. And patients treated at hospitals which did not receive the Cardiac Surgery Specialty Excellence Award have, on average 2.06 times more likely to die than if they were treated at hospitals that did receive the award.**
"Consumers place high value on information about hospital quality and use it to evaluate their choices for care," said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Healthgrades. "Hospitals that have achieved recognition for their quality outcomes prove their commitment to their patients and their community at large."
Healthgrades evaluated approximately 45 million Medicare inpatient records for nearly 4,500 short-term acute care hospitals nationwide to assess hospital performance in 32 common conditions and procedures, and evaluate outcomes in appendectomy and bariatric surgery using all-payer data provided by 17 states. The complete Healthgrades 2018 Report to the Nation and detailed study methodology can be found at www.healthgrades.com/quality.
*For its analysis, Healthgrades evaluated approximately 45 million Medicare inpatient records for nearly 4,500 short-term acute care hospitals nationwide to assess hospital performance in 32 common conditions and procedures, and evaluate outcomes in appendectomy and bariatric surgery using all-payer data provided by 17 states. Healthgrades recognizes a hospital's quality achievements for cohort-specific performance, specialty area performance, and overall clinical quality. Individual procedure or condition cohorts are designated as 5-star (statistically significantly better than expected), 3-star (not statistically different from expected) and 1-star (statistically significantly worse than expected) categories. The complete Healthgrades 2018 Report to the Nation and detailed study methodology, can be found at www.healthgrades.com/quality.
**Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2014 through 2016 and represent 3-year estimates for Medicare patients only.
About St. Joseph's Health
St. Joseph's Health is a non-profit regional health care system based in Syracuse, N.Y., providing services to patients throughout Central New York and northern Pennsylvania. From primary to specialty to home care, to our Magnet-recognized hospital, and in collaboration with our community partners, St. Joseph's Health is advancing the health of the communities we serve through an expanding range of healthcare services to ensure our patients achieve optimum long-term health. Ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, U.S. News "Best Regional Hospital" and a 15-time winner of the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice award, St. Joseph's is widely recognized for quality, value and delivering the highest patient satisfaction. St. Joseph's Health is affiliated with Franciscan Companies and St. Joseph's Physicians and is a member of Trinity Health.
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If you currently have a DC DMV non-driver identification that is up for renewal, you will renew it as either a REAL ID or a Limited Purpose identification card. You do not have to update your current card to either REAL ID or Limited Purpose until it is ready to expire.
DC DMV will send you notice that your non-driver identification card is going to expire 60 calendar days before it does expire. If you have given us your email address, we will send that expiration notice by email; if not, we will mail it to you. You can update your address when you renew your identification card, however, it will take additional time for the address change to be processed in our system.
You can renew your DC DMV non-driver ID card either online, by mail, or in person at a DC DMV service center, as described below.
If you currently have a DC DMV REAL ID non-driver identification card (star located in upper right corner) or a DC DMV Limited Purpose non-driver identification card, you may renew it online, if you meet the eligibility requirements for online renewals, outlined below:
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text: I have the latest patch as at Nov 2012. My problems is that the French general leading a small force, who has the 1% population conversion icon, has been in a Spanish region for 4 turns yet has failed to budge the population from 100% Spanish. I have also noticed that north of Barcelona, a corps made up of various nationalities but mainly French has also had no success in converting the population. However, an army and a corps near Madrid, without conversion icons, immediately changed a 100% Spanish region to French! Am I missing something?


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Sunday afternoon they won the Eagle Classic Championship in Statesboro, Ga., beating host Georgia Southern 4-0 on three home runs. The Lady Bisons were 5-0 in the tournament with four shutouts.
In the title game senior first baseman Kellie Sirus and senior second baseman Abby Keese each hit solo home runs. Sophomore designated player Vanessa Medina hit a two-run shot.
Keese finished the tournament with three home runs while Sirus and Medina each had two. Senior center fielder Lauren Dortwegt also had a home run.
In the five tournament games the Lady Bisons hit eight home runs and 12 doubles. In eight games they have nine home runs and 14 doubles.
"Realistically, we could be a power team," Lady Bisons coach Kristin Ryman said. "I would say that one through eight in the order at any given time can hit it. Lauren swings away more as an option. She has some pop.
"Courtney Billington, Kellie, Abby, Christen Campbell, Mollie Mitchell, Vanessa and Caroline Mason are home run threats. It is kind of a neat thing because we have a line-up full of players who can do that, but the bottom line is we are still looking for consistency. We are not up there trying to hit home runs. We are trying to get quality at bats."
Ryman is as impressed with the doubles total early as she is with the home runs.
"I really love to look at the stats for doubles," Ryman said. "To me a lot of doubles are the result of aggressive base running. When the ball is hit the batter gets out of the box quickly and sprints to first.
"Some of it is hitting balls in the gaps. We can hit balls into the gaps every game and end up with quite a few doubles at the end of the year. Doubles immediately put a runner in scoring position."
Sophomore pitcher Whitney Kiihnl pitched 20 innings in the tournament and did not allow a run. In the championship game, her third start and fourth win in the tournament, she had a perfect game until allowing two hits in the sixth inning.
For the tournament Kiihnl struck out 35, walked six and gave up six hits. Kiihnl, the Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year last season, may be even better this season.
"Some it is the competition we have faced so far, but Whitney has come out of the gate and done some very good things," Ryman said. "We have added a couple of pitches with her.
"Her confidence on the mound is a lot better. She is more consistent. She is not the same pitcher she was last year. She has improved skill-wise. Her mindset is world's better than it was this time last year."
The Lady Bisons have already recorded five shutouts this season. They had three last season after eight games. They finished last season with 17 shutouts, a program high in the NCAA era.
The Lady Bisons are back on the road this weekend to play in the Frost Classic in Chattanooga, Tenn. They will play Oakland, Austin Peay, Kentucky, Kansas and Georgetown.
"We need to see where our hitters are a little bit more," Ryman said. "We need to see some better pitching. I am looking forward to this weekend because I think it is going to be another good test to see where we are.
"We talked after this game about not being complacent with where we are. Every time out we have to stay hungry for wins. We have to stay hungry to improve."
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Zig Ziglar Quotes About TalentQuotes about: Talent
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One difference between those who make it and those who don't--regardless of their field of endeavor--is not the "talent" difference. Those who go over the top have a dream and the dream has them. They make the commitment and pursue that dream with dogged patience and persistence. Commitment produces consistent, enthusiastic effort that inevitably produces greater and greater rewards.
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Looking at their last results and the previous meeting between the two sides, you might predict plenty of goals when Spieites visit Wigan Athletic tomorrow.
Chesterfield are coming off the back of a 3-2 win over Rochdale, while Wigan played out an enthralling six-goal draw with Sheffield United last Saturday.
And when the two sides last met, there were fireworks.
Chesterfield looked set to take all three points from the Proact clash, 2-0 up in the final stages, before a remarkable comeback from their visitors who ran out 3-2 winners.


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Call of the West
a campaign for Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition
Scepter of Chain Lightning.
Range 8, DEX+3 vs REF.
On a hit, roll 2d6 for damage. If the die result is 10+, roll 2d6 again. These results stack until a die roll is less than 10. There are no bonuses on this weapon.
If an attack misses, push the target 1 square.
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Oh well. This just isn't my thing. In my very first post, I mentioned my resistance to this medium... and I confessed to being a late adopter. Revision: Non-adopter. Not happenin.
Blogging is too one-way for me. My readers (aka my bored friends) mostly email me directly or comment on my posts on Facebook -- not here. Without a conversation, there's no motivation for me. I'm much more interested in what YOU think than talking AT you, so I simply can't muster up the words.
I felt I should address this glaringly sparse space, as I get an occasional click-through from LinkedIn or my website. Rather than take down my vast library of 22 posts, I'll call a spade a spade and move on.
Maybe I'll catch the blog bug some day. In the meantime, you'll find me on Facebook.