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Equity Benchmarks Up 42-47%
Let's remember that equity markets recovered strongly after those frightful days of late 2008. The CEFs were invested in a large variety of markets so the number can only be a rough measure but the TSX Composite Index Total Return from late December 2008 to today is just under 42% and the USA's S&P 500 Total Return Index, translated into Canadian dollars, is up about 47%. To get these numbers we used GlobeFund's handy graphing tool which lets us pick any of a range of benchmarks in the "Compare vs benchmark" drop down box.
Outstandingly Better Than the Market
- First Asset Power Generation (PGT.UN at the time, no longer quoted) - The $5.74 per unit market price of 2008 was worth $9.13 by the October 26, 2010 agreement to merge with Sprott Power, a nifty 59% increase, more than double the TSX index's total gain up to then. That would have been the time to sell since Sprott Power (SPZ), whose shares First Asset owners got in exchange in the merger, has dropped back from $1.71 to $0.95 today.
- Global 45 Split Corp (formerly GFV) - This is another fund that has fallen by the wayside through redemption by the managers, in September 2011, but Global 45 holders would have been very happy with the 107% increase in market price from $2.15 in 2008 to $4.44 at the end (see the Yahoo chart).
- International Financial Income and Growth Trust (formerly FIT.UN) - This CEF stopped trading in December 2009 at $4.60 a share, a rather impressive 184% gain in a mere year.
- Acuity Small Cap Corporation (formerly ASF) - This is starting to be a familiar story ... ASF disappeared as a separate entity in May 2011 when it was merged by Acuity into its Acuity Canadian Small Cap fund. The $8 or so price at the time gave the 2008 buyer a 397% gain.
- Split REIT Opportunity Trust (formerly SOT.UN) - The storyline continues as SOT.UN was merged into the Criterion REIT in December 2011. SOT.UN's market price at merger was $18.65, up a princely 729% in the three years.
- Sentry Select Primary Metals Corp (PME) - This fund still exists as it did in 2008 but the market price underwent a huge turnaround. PME is actually down since a peak of around $12 in late 2010 but its current price of $7.37 per TMX Money still represents a very healthy 238% gain since 2008. Interestingly, the latest Globe CEF report shows that instead of trading at a huge discount to NAV, the current price is a 9.5% premium! Is the market fickle, or what?
- Global Diversified Investment Grade Trust (DG.UN) - This is another fund still in existence. The market price has risen to converge with the NAV such that the discount gap is now only 8%. That has allowed 2008 shareholders to receive a 358% gain to date on top of a regular stream of attractive dividends (TMX informs us the yield is now 6.8%). Manager National Bank Financial must be doing something right running the "portfolios of mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, synthetic corporate exposures and other fixed-income securities". The Google Finance price chart below shows the very bumpy ride of DG.UN's blue line to the huge increase - by contrast, the orange line of the TSX Composite, which on most chart scales looks like a bumpy ride itself, seems to be smooth as a T-bill.
About as Well as the Market
- Global Banks Premium Income Trust (GBP.UN) - The 46% gain of this fund more or less matches the market performance. A combination of NAV decline and price rise has almost eliminated the discount. In 2008, the price vs NAV discount was over 50%, now it is only 6.3%.
- Energy Split Corp Inc (formerly ES) -Before this fund was redeemed and shut down in September 2011, it's 2008 price of $10.32 had recovered to $15.19, a 47% gain.
Worse Than the Market
- Copernican British Banks (CBB.UN) - The market price has only risen some 27% since 2008 and the discount has narrowed but there is still a hefty discount of about 25%. A February 2012 Globe and Mail article by Martin Mittelstaedt included CBB.UN as showing interesting promise.
- Copernican International Financial Split Corp (CIR) - This is a true disaster amongst the 2008 crop. The NAV is exactly zero i.e. the portfolio holdings are worthless, and the market price is $0.03 a decline of 92% since 2008. Any remaining money is going to the preferred shareholders, though the prefs (CIR.PR.A) trade at a 15% discount themselves. Is manager Manulife going to put this fund out of its misery soon?
- Copernican World Banks Split (CBW) - This is another disaster, also it happens, managed by Manulife. The fund's NAV is zero, though the market price is $0.045, a decline of 85%. Similarly to CIR, the prefs (CBW.PR.A) trade at a 15% discount. Manulife should bury this dead fund.
- Deeply discounted CEFs seemed to offer huge gains or giant losses, with few in the middle. Buying such funds is a high risk, high reward endeavour. An investor in deep-discount CEFs is likely better to own several and not put all eggs in one basket. A limit on how much money in total goes into such volatile funds makes sense too.
- The price ride is very bumpy along the way. We showed one chart, for DG.UN, but others we looked at were just as hair-raising.
- The worst outcomes have been with funds tied into banks outside Canada as the banking crisis has endured. The future was worse than even the market price in 2008 had indicated.
- The best outcomes have occurred when the market price vastly overdid the negative view of the fund itself. The fund may have been in trouble, as evidenced by subsequent close down or merger, but the contents, as expressed by the NAV, were still worth far more than the market price. Value assessment is a worthwhile discipline to apply to these funds.
Disclaimer: this post is my opinion only and should not be construed as investment advice. Readers should be aware that the above comparisons are not an investment recommendation. They rest on other sources, whose accuracy is not guaranteed and the article may not interpret such results correctly. Do your homework before making any decisions and consider consulting a professional advisor.


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Clodagh Slattery from Cargan presents a cheque to staff from the children's ward in Antrim Area Hospital.
Clodagh was a patient for three weeks in the summer of 2015.
She raised the money by having a raffle for a hamper, which she made up herself, a plum pudding evening and donations over the Christmas period.
Pictured are: Sister P O'Hara, Clodagh Slattery, Staff Nurse Sharon Humphries and Grace Edge Acting Head of Children's Nursing.


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Dean Johnson, COO of the Georgia Technology Authority, addresses his state's push to privatization and the addition of a multisource services integrator to orchestrate solutions.
In 2008, Georgia privatized its infrastructure and managed network services to IBM and AT&T. And over nearly the last seven years, the state has been building a consolidated infrastructure that Georgia Technology Authority customers essentially view as a private cloud. At the NASCIO mid-year conference in Alexandria, Va., Dean Johnson, chief operating officer for the Georgia Technology Authority, said the next step is to improve services through the use of a multisourcing services integrator. The third-party integrator will help the state manage the different independent vendors on the cloud platform, ensuring that Georgia has a flexible plug-and-play platform going forward.
These videos were produced with underwriting support from IBM as part of editorial coverage by Government Technology, which is solely responsible for their content.


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- dbrinkhusAsked on June 17, 2010 at 01:02 PMI have created a custom url to generate after submission, and it works sucessfully. However, it opens in a new page or window. I have my form in an iframe, and I would like the custom url thank you page to take its place within that area, so you are not directed away from the contact page.
I tried a "_self" command but it didnt work. Please show me the correct way. Thanks!
- JotForm FounderaytekinAnswered on June 22, 2010 at 03:58 AMThis is really a difficult issue because we had it exactly like you described and most people asked the Thank You URL to be opened in the full window.
You should probably put the full form source code on a page on your site and include that using an iframe. And then the Thank You page would be shown inside the iframe.
- markashtonAnswered on June 24, 2010 at 04:40 AMI think it is entirely logical to want/expect the thankyou page to appear within the iframe. I am amazed that most people - I understand that to be Webmasters using this site - would actually want the _parent to load the Thanks message. I'm sure that if I tested 20 people with the two options I'd get more than 80% wanting it to load in the Iframe. I've just tested it with my mom and she didn't know what I was talking about so I'll get a more savvy audience :)
- kimskimAnswered on July 13, 2010 at 02:58 PM
It's tricky because if there's payment involved, you really, really don't want the payment processor screen (Paypal, for example) to load in the little iframe b/c it doesn't fit. That needs to be in the main screen area (needs to bust out of the iframe that called it). Not sure how you can have it both ways with the Paypal screen in the main area and the thank you back in the iframe.


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Software can tick along in the background, but misuse and ignoring license agreements can be a significant cost to business. Here's why.
Software is vital to most businesses, and well-chosen and managed, it can lead to leaps in productivity and growth. For this reason it can be a key financial investment for a lot of customers. The combined software spend for an enterprise grade organisation such as a bank is literally in the hundreds of millions of dollars across all major software vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, IBM, Adobe, Symantec, Dell, Vmware and others
However, few companies have software asset management (SAM) as a priority in their internal audit plans. This oversight can be a costly error and can put pressure on all levels of the business.
What's the problem?
Software licencing and upgrades can be a minefield, particularly for businesses with multiple systems, staff and locations. Add to this the software purchasing and renewal system is set up so that company needs are not necessarily first priority for vendors.
If you have a $10million asset, such as a building or machinery, you would have all the controls in place to make sure it runs smoothly, that key elements are renewed, and the right people are looking after it. However, perhaps as software isn't tangible, often businesses fail to put the necessary controls in place.
Software companies know this flaw. Most software licensing agreements these days will have audit clauses which gives the vendor a contractual right to audit the usage of their software and recover any lost revenue resulting from non-compliance.
What do you need to be aware of?
Software is an asset that requires maintenance and controls, and the best way to do that is to make it a part of your business audit plan. It may require a rethink of responsibilities within an organisation, better understanding of software contracts and being aware of the competing agendas of suppliers.
It's important to check if staff are downloading software that should be paid for or using software without a license. "Shadow IT" is a term used to describe the use of software systems within an organisation without the approval or even the knowledge of corporate IT.
It's also vital to be aware that license agreements are asymmetrical. The underlying intent of a licence agreement is to generate revenue for the software vendor, over the practical needs of an organisation. If your organisation doesn't understand the nuances of license agreements, you are still legally liable for any over deployments that are caused inadvertently. Software vendors do not consider lack of internal controls or capability as an acceptable excuse for non-compliance.
What can be done?
An internal audit of software should look at process risks, software license baselines, roles and responsibilities and how software is deployed against the licenses owned. A software licensing risk assessment is key, and it's also important to review if there is non-essential software that can be removed. Processes are also necessary for identifying Shadow IT and controls for managing it. Are there more suitable software types and licences for your needs? Can you put in place suitable licence management to avoid future risk?
Remember, software is at the core of your business, but just because it ticks along behind the scenes doesn't mean it should be uncontrolled.


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NEW YORK � It�s Mercedes-Benz vs. Lexus, Maybelline vs. MAC, IMG vs. Creative Artists Agency.
Or really: Fashion Week vs. Fashion Week.
As the semiannual extravaganza of designers, models, bloggers, buyers and magazine editors unfolds in New York this week, a once-scruffy shadow event is becoming increasingly prominent.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week � run by IMG and with a slate of corporate sponsors, including Maybelline � is the official New York Fashion Week, the one with the runway shows under the iconic big tents at Lincoln Center. The 5-year-old MADE Fashion Week � represented by Creative Artists Agency and with a roster of �partners� like Lexus � is the upstart, housed 50 blocks downtown in the Milk Studios, a former industrial building that has been transformed into photography studios and space for cultural events.
While the former has been experiencing something of an identity crisis, increasingly criticized as having the atmosphere of an overbranded trade show, the latter has been enjoying a growing following as a hipper, purer event � while still managing to lure big-name commercial partners of the type that have brought the other scorn.
The founders of MADE, and others in the fashion world, say the two events are not really in direct competition. MADE�s mission is to offer resources and space to �emerging� or unknown designers who would not otherwise get to show at Fashion Week.
�This is the indie stuff, it�s not the establishment, those who have broken through,� said Andrew Rosen, founder of the Theory fashion label and a member of MADE�s board of advisers. But there is no debating that, in contrast to its more established counterpart, it is rising in esteem.
Eva Chen, the editor in chief of Cond� Nast�s Lucky magazine, remembers going to the first MADE shows five years ago.
�It had a raw, homespun feeling,� she said. Now, she added, �it definitely has a feeling of being a Fashion Week hub, and I definitely think it is.�
MADE began in 2009, when the economic recession was threatening the professional survival of young designers trying to get a start.
Jenn� Lombardo, an executive at MAC Cosmetics, called her friend Mazdack Rassi, the creator of Milk Studios, to think of ways to help. They came up with MADE, or at least its basic concept. The idea was to handpick designers with promise and offer them a venue, lighting, sound, production assistance and other amenities free of charge for presentations and shows during Fashion Week.
Lombardo and Rassi brought in a third partner, one they considered the best in the business, Keith Baptista, a production designer who had worked on many fashion shows.
�Back then, it was a passion project,� Rassi said. �Today it�s more of a business, but it�s still a passion project.�
One of the main goals was to create a critical mass: If enough promising unknowns were showing in one place, the chances were greater that editors and buyers who could elevate their careers would come.
And they have. Among the names MADE is said to have helped propel are Alexander Wang, Joseph Altuzarra and Proenza Schouler.
�I remember feeling like it was like too good to be true,� Altuzarra said. �It was basically they were offering you a space, a pretty big space, they were offering you all these amenities, backstage and a ton of visibility. All this for no money. It did feel really sort of incredible.�
Like others, Altuzarra has �graduated� from MADE, but has taken that independent spirit with him. This Fashion Week he opted to show not at Lincoln Center but at another downtown space, Spring Studios. Wang went even more rogue, choosing to show in Brooklyn.
A string of big-name designers are adopting similar attitudes. Diane von Furstenberg, Michael Kors and Vera Wang among others shunned the Lincoln Center tents this year and chose venues around the city instead. On the weekend of Feb. 1, just six days before his scheduled show, Zac Posen abruptly pulled out of Lincoln Center, too, announcing plans to move the event to his own studio downtown.
The defections have added to growing uncertainty about the main event. The talent agency IMG Worldwide has owned the contract for New York Fashion Week since 2010, having bought it from the nonprofit Council of Fashion Designers of America. But recently IMG was sold to William Morris Endeavor and Silver Lake Partners.
A spokesman for IMG said he and others at the agency �respectfully decline� to be interviewed for this article.
The contract with Lincoln Center ends after the February 2015 shows, though IMG will continue to own the event. Plans are to eventually relocate to the yet-to-be-built Hudson Yards on Manhattan�s West side, but the search is on for an interim site.
�Everybody caught the same cold � all of a sudden it looks like there�s an exodus,� said Paul Wilmot, a fashion publicist referring to the defections from the Lincoln Center site. �I don�t think there�s an exodus. We�re in the waning days of Lincoln Center anyways.�
Meanwhile, MADE faces its own growth challenges if it wants to avoid becoming a slick commercial event.
It is already a thriving commercial enterprise. Earlier this year, Macy�s started a line of branded MADE Fashion Week clothing, MADE Fashion Week for Impulse, which the department store bills as �cutting-edge looks inspired by the downtown-chic style of NYC.� A new board of advisers includes Eric E. Schmidt, executive chairman of Google, a man not usually associated with the leading edge of fashion.
In an emailed statement, Schmidt said he was attracted to MADE �not simply because of its unconventionality but for its innovative business model � built around supporting emerging talent.�
MADE has been careful to avoid the preponderance of logos and corporate booths that had annoyed some denizens of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
For example, Lexus� role as a sponsor is to provide a backstage lounge for designers and families to relax in between shows or to hold parties and receptions, said Andrea Lim, engagement marketing director at the luxury car company. There are no displays of its cars, but Lexus does provide vehicles, as well as drivers, to shuttle designers around the city during the week. They are Lexus vehicles branded with a MADE Fashion Week logo.
American Express is unique as a backer of both events. The main motivation is to give premium cardholders access to the big fashion shows, said Walter Frye, director of entertainment marketing at Amex. When MADE first started, he said, it was harder to sell tickets.
�People didn�t know what they were about,� Frye said. �Now, every single package sold almost immediately.�
Already, MADE feels more polished than it used to be, some observers say. Though the founders continue to embrace emerging designers, some of those showing there this year are not exactly unknown, like Peter Som, who showed his fall 2014 collection Friday, and Public School, the award-winning men�s wear design duo that showed to a packed house Sunday.
�I�d say a lot of the designers who show there now are definitely more well known,� Chen of Lucky magazine said, adding that all of fashion has become �more corporate.�
�It�s always hard to maintain that cool factor,� she said. �I do think that�s why designers hopscotch around so much.� But, she said of the MADE team, �it helps that they are innately cool. I�m not worried about them losing their cool.�


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Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology
Volume 2012, Article ID 841983, 2 pages
Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Inflammation and Insulin Resistance in Chronic Diseases and Possible Interventions
1Post-Graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences, Institute of Physical Activity Sciences and Sports, Cruzeiro do Sul University, 01506-000 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
2Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Université Catholique de Louvain, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
3Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Stony Brook University, 216A Life Sciences Building, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5222, USA
4Post-Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes, 1524, Butanta, SP, Brazil
Received 16 September 2012; Accepted 16 September 2012
Copyright © 2012 Renata Gorjão et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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Here is my predictions for May Madness in the NBA.
1st Round
(1) Cavs over (8) Pistons in four games.
Too much Lebron in this series. The Pistons were not that great after the Billups-Iverson trade this season, and I do not think they can scratch out a game against the Pistons without Iverson in the lineup.
(2) Celtics over (7) Bulls in six games.
The Bulls have been playing extremely well since the aquisitions of John Salmons and Brad Miller. Similarly to the Hawks of last year, the Bulls have a young team that is very good at home. I think the Bulls will give the Celts a little trouble, but in the end Boston will prevail.
(6) 76ers over (3) Magic in six games
The Magic just are not playing playoff basketball right now. Back to back losses to the lowly Knicks and Nets knocked them out of contention for the second spot in the East. I like the sixers to catch Dwight Howard off guard and upset them in six games.
(4) Hawks over (5) Heat in seven games
Two words, home court. The Hawks have been nearly unbeatable this year at home posting 30 wins at Phillips arena with one more to go. The Tuesday matchup between these two teams should give us some insight into who will win the matchup next week.
(1) Lakers over (8) Jazz in five games
The Lakers are the better team here. The Jazz are very good at home, so I think they can steal one on their home court, but this series is going to be won by the Lakers
(2) Nuggets over (7) Mavericks in five games
Like the Jazz, I think the Mavs can win one on their homecourt, but the Nuggets are clearly the better team. The addition of Chauncey Billups earlier in the year has been the best move by a GM in the lasta 365 days. Too much Billups and too much Melo in this series for Dirk and the Mavs to handle.
(3) Blazers over (6) Hornets in six games
Chris Paul is the best PG in the league, but his supporting cast is not as good as it was last year. Tyson Chandler is banged up and David West is not the same. James Posey was a nice addition to the rotation, but Brandon Roy and the Blazers have way too much depth.
(5) San Antonio over (4) Rockets in six games
Even without Manu Ginobli I like the Spurs in this series. Tony Parker can take over a game whenever he wants and Duncan will be able to neutralize Yao. Although it would be comical if T-Mac's team finally won a playoff series without him, I do not see it happening.
Second Round
(1) Cavs over (4) Hawks in six games
Again I have two words to explain the outcome of a Hawks playoff series, home court. The Hawks have given the Cavs fits in Atlanta this year winning their first meeting back in December and then losing by one in March. The Cavs will win the first two games in this series, lose the next two, and then go on to win games five and six.
(2) Celtics over (6) Sixers in five games
The Celtics will have received a little scare from the Bulls and round one and will get straight to business in this series. KG will be completely back in the rotation and the "Thad-less" Sixers will not have enough to overcome The Boston Three Party (and Rondo).
(1) Lakers over (5) Spurs in four games
Without Manu the Spurs cannot matchup against Kobe and the Lakers. Bryant, Gasol, Odom, and Bynum will be too much for Parker and Duncan. After somewhat of an upset in round one, the Spurs will fall quickly in round two.
(3) Blazers over (2) Nuggets in six games
Brandon Roy will lead the Blazers to their first Western Conference finals since the 90's and Clyde Drexler. Greg Oden will score zero (0) points in this series, but Aldridge will be too much of a presence in the frontcourt. Denver falls in a tough series to the young, up and coming team in the West.
Conference Finals
(1) Cavaliers over (2) Celtics in five games
After today's 31 point beat down of the Celtics the Cavs proved that they are in fact the superior team. Lebron James scores 30 a game in this series and the Cavs dominate KG, Pierce, and the Celtics en route to a four-one series win.
(3) Blazers over (1) Lakers in seven games
It all comes down to the last possession of game seven. Blazers up by 1 with 15 seconds to go and the Lakers come up court. 10 seconds, 9, 8, 7, 6, Kobe drives, 5, 4, 3, puts up the layup, 2, its no good, 1, Bynum tips it up, 0, its good!!!! Lakers win!
Correction: (1) Lakers over (3) Blazers in seven games [Gotcha at first didn't I]
Game 1: Cavs 98, Lakers 92
The Lakers Game Seven miracle did not last very long. Lebron and the Cavs jumped out to a 14 point lead at halftime. Kobe has a big second half to pull the Lakers within three late, but a three by Mo Williams pushes the Cavs up by 6 with 20 seconds to go and the Cavs go up 1-0.
Games 2: Cavs 101, Lakers 83
The Lakers worse lose all year was by seventeen to the Blazers. The Cavs hope to one up the number of games the Blazers won against Kobe and the Lakers, and one up'ed them in this game. Lebron goes for 40 10 and 8 and the Cavs dominate from the start
Game 3: Lakers 87, Cavs 86
The Lakers finally got to control the tempo and it paid off. King James misses a three as time expires and the Lakers hold on to win a crucial, must-win game three
Game 4: Cavs 99, Lakers 95
Things do not look too bright for the Lakers after Lebron James tears up Kobe for 55 points. Bryant has a very good game too, 35 points and 10 rebounds, but the Lakers head back to Ohio down 3-1 knowing they must win three straight against a team that never lost more than two games all season if they want to be league champions.
Game 5: Lakers 101, Cavs 79
There is life for the Lakers. Kobe comes out determined to shut down Lebron, and does. James is held to 15 points, shooting only 25% from the field as the Lakers coast to a win on the Cavs home floor.
Game 6: Cavs 114, Lakers 88
Just like last year against the Celtics, the Lakers fall big in game six, this time losing by 26. Lebron was back to his old self scoring 30 points and the Cavs are NBA CHAMPIONS.
MVP: Lebron James


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Specialist - Teacher-Continuing
- Employer
- Michigan State University
- Location
- East Lansing
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2017
- Faculty Jobs
- Education
- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Continuing & Professional Studies Programs
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Position Summary
The Department of Mathematics at Michigan State University will have one continuing system academic specialist position to begin August 16, 2017.
The successful candidate will work with faculty in the Mathematics and Teacher Education Department at MSU to develop, coordinate, and teach mathematics courses for educations majors. The successful candidate will help develop and deploy assessments of student learning outcomes, will mentor and supervise instructors, graduate teaching assistants, and undergraduate learning assistants, and will join a large and active group of teaching faculty focused on excellence in service course instruction in the mathematical sciences.
Required Degree
Masters - Math or related field
Desired Degree
Doctorate - Math or related field
Minimum Requirements
Candidate must have a Master's degree in the mathematical sciences.
Desired Qualifications
PhD preferred, and demonstrated instructional excellence in the mathematical sciences. Experience with instruction and development of mathematics courses for education majors is desirable.
Required Application Materials
All applicants must submit a cover letter, C.V., a statement on teaching philosophy and experience in instructing mathematics courses for education majors, and three letters of reference addressing the applicant's teaching.
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.


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In my years of hooking, although the majority of my patterns are original, I have only ever sold TWO. This is the second one. It is the wide cut pattern that I designed to get my certification in the TTEC program (Teacher Training Education and Certification) in the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild.
I called it Critters and I hooked it originally as a square pattern. It has been beside my bed ever since.
It was one of my rugs that I brought to Trent and on visitors' day, someone asked if they could buy the pattern. Just one little change - they wanted a rectangle, not a square. I figured it was no problem - I would just shorten it a tad and add something to either side. And you can never have too many trees, right?
Here is where I netted out after sketching it onto some psuedo red dot.
And here it is on primitive linen, ready to be mailed.
Since I don't design with sales in mind - strictly for my own purposes - it is very flattering when someone asks if they can purchase something from me. And it is wonderful to see what someone else does with it. I guess that is the joy in designing patterns for sale too.
Hopefully, I will get to share the finished mat as well.


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New from Cognex is the Machine Vision | Vision View 700 Operator Interface
The Cognex VisionView 700 Operator Interface. Is a new vision sensor interface product from Cognex. The panel features a seven-inch (17.78 cm) diagonal color touch-screen display. With 800 x 480 resolution, the widescreen format of the display allows a full resolution VGA image from the machine vision system to be displayed with room available for operator buttons on right side of the screen.
The Cognex unit has 5 Ethernet ports (1 LAN for connecting to Wide Area network and 4 dedicated vision sensor ports to connect Cognex machine vision systems directly). The Ethernet Ports additionally supply power to the Cognex In-Sight Micro vision systems through Power over Ethernet. It also has 3 USB 2.0 ports, allowing the operator to save filmstrip images to an external memory stick.
Cognex VisionView has 2 status LED's indicating network traffic and power respectively. When panel mounted with the included mounting clips, the panel provides NEMA 4 protection rating. An optional stand and dust cover accessory are available for convenient desktop use.


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Ojai Valley School's 2017 Summer Camp is in full swing! We welcomed day and resident campers for the first session of camp on June 25. Check out photos from the first two weeks on the Summer Camp website gallery.
Ojai Valley School offers a traditional camp experience for students ages 3-16 as well as speciality camps in robotics, equestrian, and English language studies. Students spend their mornings immersed in hands-on instruction, then join peers from around the world for afternoon camp activities, including archery, swimming, cooking, art, wood shop, ping pong, and more. Learn more at summer.ovs.org!


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How Gelatine Is made
From every sweets to medicine. Gelatin can be found in many everyday products
David Cameron
Published on Sep 18, 2015 Mr Cameron, you say you are happy to eat Halal meat
Eating of Pork is Haraam in Islam & Christianity
Eating of Pork is Haraam in Islam & Christianity | Answers by Dr Zakir Naik
Why Halal-Grade Meat Is More Humane And Better Tasting
What is halal meat? On this episode of Cooking in America, host Pelin Keskin visits Honest Chops, a Halal butcher shop in New Yorks East
Debunking Halal Meat
Preparation for halal meat isn't so different from preparation for kosher meat. Learn more about this story at www.newsy.com/62875/
Farmageddon The truth about the food and dairy industry
Farmageddon The truth about the food and dairy industry
Drink Real Raw Pure Milk a Super FOOD the way God intended
Like most of us growing up in America, we've see the Tv Ads "Milk does a body good" but after some time of drinking that stuff I came to find out that it wasn't doing me any good because what we grew
Charlie Pickering tears apart Cory Bernadi's Anti-Halal certification crusade
Charlie Pickering answers a lot of the ridiculous and racist questions from Cory Bernadi and the anti-Halal movement.
Food Inc. Chicken Farm
How Chickens are Farmed To Meet The Demand. Animal Welfare Should Start Here.
Halal and Kosher Slaughter - Vanessa Feltz talks to Mo Ansar
Should people be aggrieved that they are eating halal meat unknowingly? Vanessa talks to Mo, BBC London 8th May 2014.
Halal and the Flavors of Islam with Dawn O'Porter: Soul Food (Episode 2)
Dawn OPorter is back for another episode of Soul Food, and this time she is out to uncover whats so hot about Halal.
Farmageddon - The True Cost of Cheap Meat
Phillip Lymbery is interviewed on BBC Radio 4 about his new book 'Farmageddon.
Would you mind eating halal meat?
We debate labelling on food from Dil Peeling (Compassion in World Farming) and commentator Mo Ansar.
Should Halal and Kosher Meat Be Labelled (The Big Questions)
Should Halal and Kosher Meat Be Labelled (The Big Questions)
Russell Brand Talks ABout Halal
British Comedian Russell Brand Talks About Halal Pizza Express Article in The Sun Newspaper
You are what You eat
Murtaza Jaffer takes an in-depth look at the state of halal meat in the UK and what exactly we consume on a daily basis, visiting a farm, halal meat butcher shops, and sitting down with the ex-directo
Clegg On Halal: Religious Rights
UK Deputy prime minister on Radio.
Halal and Haram meat explained!
A short animation explaining he difference between the Islamic and non Islamic way of slaughtering animals.
The Stream : Denmark's 'halal' and 'kosher' controversy
Danish Agriculture Minister Dan Joergensen has pledged to review the science of slaughtering animals after meeting with Jewish and Muslim leaders concerned about new regulations that ban halal and kos
Malcolm X on Eating Pork: Deleted Scene
Deleted scene from Spike Lees Movie : Malcolm X Problems of eating Pork
House of lords edits religious slaughter labeling debate
It was evident from venomous speeches this debate had nothing to do with animal welfare it was pure discrimination against the two weakest minority community
Ansa on the radio
BBC News - Call for action after pork found in halal lamb burger
The Muslim community has called on the city council to take action after a halal lamb burger made by a company supplying Leicester schools contained up to 50% pork.
Mechanical Slaughter (FRENCH)
In conventional non-halal slaughter poultry are immersed in a water tank electrified and are carried to a mechanical disk roughly severed neck. In some cases, this method completely misses
Are we eating Halal Meat
Rebecca Masterton asks just how careful we are of the meat we eat in the West, with her guests Murtaza Jaffer and Hussain Al-Nashed. Weekly interactive light-hearted chat show with multiple guests, di
Kosher Slaughter: A behind the scenes look at Kosher food preparation
Learn the practices and ritual of Kosher slaughter.
Do Halal meat suppliers need more regulations?
Anger quickly spread across Britain when traces of horse meat where found in Tesco value burgers. An Interteview with Mr Masoud Kwajah of The Halal Food Authority.
Halal Fraud in South Africa
Pork sold to Muslims as halaal veal. 3rd Degree investigates a diabolical scheme by Orion Cold Storage that hit hard at the sacred tenets of Islamic faith and makes every consumer question whether the
Pork and beef DNA in Halal chicken?
Whats in your saturday night chicken Takeaway. A shirt programme investigates. Firms are finding new ways to hide traces of pork and beef DNAs
Strengthening Consumer confidence in British halal meat
Mohammed Saleem in discussion with Nassar Mahmood UNITY FM 93.5. Strengthening Consumer confidence in British halal meat products after discovery pork dna in prison food
Halal Prison Food Found To Contain Pork DNA
An investigation is launched after traces of pork DNA were found in pies and pasties labelled as containing Halal meat. A company which supplies Halal meat to prisons has had its contract sus
HFA/Halal Food Authority Exposed For Falsely Advertising on Haram Food
A Muslim consumer complains to HFA ( Halal Food Authority UK) as sweets containing beef gelatin not slaughtered accourding to islamic principles are Labelled as Halal.
BBC Investigates The halal Meat Market In the UK. Should the Meat be labelled as Stunned or Unstunned?
Dr Katme on Somalian TV. Explains the importance of HALAL FOOD
Ordering your chicken in New York
A short video showing the slaughter of live chickens on the halal and most appropriate way, it's located Brooklyn NY. No stunning and minimum stress.
Halal Meat vs Haram Meat in Non Muslim Countries
A Short Talk On Halal Meat vs Haram Meat in Non Muslim Countries by Abu Mussab Wajdi Akkari Note: Videos are a Guideline - Your own research is strongly advised
Halal Slaughtering and Scienctific Reasoning
Divine encourages Mankind to seek purity. Halal food has been an issue in some parts of the world. Here is the analysis and scietific reasoning behind the Divine instruction.
Halal Wild Venison Hunting - Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay travels to Scotland to hunt with a Muslim hunter for halal deer.
Local US Farmers Cater to Muslim Traditions
Many Muslim-Americans have often had difficulty finding Halal-certified meat, or meat slaughtered in according to Islamic tradition, in their local grocery stores. Sometimes, they have resorted to buy
Stealth Halal Turkey
Fear The Turkey! - Countdown with Keith Olbermann Halal Turkey Controversy
Who are the HMC
There are many Self Certified Halal Bodies in the UK. An introduction of the Halal Montoring Commitee
Dr Isra Ahmed Zibha (urdu)
Dr Isra Ahmed explains the importance of Hand slaughter
Mercy Halal Islamic Slaughter Part 1
This presentation is intended to give guidance and support to persons who are engaged in the preparation, sale, and consumption of halal meat. Mercy Slaughter LLC has been diligent in its efforts to m
Mercy Halal lslamic Slaughter Part 2
Mercy Halal lslamic Slaughter - continued courtesy of Mercy Slaughter LLC
Mercy Halal lslamic Slaughter Part 3
Mercy Halal lslamic Slaughter Part 3 - Courtesy of Mercy Slaughter LLC
Dutch Muslims Turn To Organic Halal Meat
The newly established Green Foundation presents the first Muslims in the Netherlands: Organic Halal Meat. The idea? Islam has not only rules for the time of slaughter, but from the beginning of the li
Islam And Animal Welfare
A clip from InspiredByMuhammad.com - In this video Sarah Joseph OBE talking about islam and animal welfare.
Rotten 'Halal' Meat in London
ICN report by Hassan Ghani, March 2007.
Pork and beef DNA in your Halal chicken
BBC Investigates
Halal Meat in Canada
Mechanical Slaughtering Canada's Halal meat business is booming -- but are Muslims getting what they pay for?
A discussion over religious slaughter in the UK - BBC THE BIG QUESTION
HMC and a Jewish Rabbi group defend case for non stunned animal slaughter.
Stunning - The Chicken Method in South Africa
This video investigates the standard stunning procedure - Muslim scholars disagree on whether pre-slaughter stunning is prohibited or not. Some believe that if the animal is killed by the cutting of
Zakir Naik - Islamic Method of Slaughtering is Painless
Brother Zakir Naik speaks regarding the Islamic method of slaugthering Amimals which is painless and healthy.
Mechnical Slaughtered Chicken
This video clearly shows how mechanical slaughter cuts off the birds stomach, missing the throat completely. Some birds miss the blade and are dipped into the scalding tank alive. Not the Islamic wa
Halal food Guide UK
Short Survey in the UK
Part 1 - The HALAL Meat Scandal in the UK
Backin 1994 BBC Investigated the Halal Meat Business in the UK. Muslims were getting a 'Raw Deal' Watch Part 1 and 2.
UK Muslim Scholars Agree that Mechanical Slaughter is not Allowed
Machine killing, Blessed blade cannot be accepted by he Muslim UK Comunity say top Scholars
The Stunning Process. The Humane Slaughter Myth
A look at the stunning process in some of the UK Slaughterhouses - Video taken from peta.org
Halal food: inside a big business
REPORTERS - With 5 million potential consumers, demand for halal food in France is soaring. Industry and supermarket chains are taking notice. But there's no regulatory body ensuring compliance with r
Press TV-Islam & Life -The Halal Food Trade:a Health Alert?
Tariq Ramadan interviews Dr Yunuz Tianez. Haringay Health Inspector on the issue of halal food and health.
The Importance Of Halal Meat - Part 1
The Importance of Halal meat - A short ducumentary aired on Islam Channel
The Importance Of Halal Meat - Part 3
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I've wanted to share my latest acquisitions with you for a while now but my new Etsy store (and "life" in general) has been keeping me busy. I decided to take a little break and post about my new goodies.
The first one is an embroidered "Nest" pillow cover purchased on Etsy. You know I love me some bird/nest stuff. It's a cute durable little pillow (made from cotton canvas) and perfect for my chair. I read in this chair a lot as well as watch t.v. The chair is so roomy that my 6 year old son often joins me in it. The pillow is getting lots of use but I know the cover will last a long time since I can remove the insert to wash it or mend it if necessary. Pillow covers are really a good way to go for pillows that will see a lot of use since you can replace the cushion inside when it gets old and flat.
This is a preview of my new coffee table. I'll be posting a little story about that in the future. And the rug you see here (which used to be in our media room) is getting replaced so I'll probably post about that in the future too.
Thanks for stopping by!
***Sharing at My Romantic Home's Show & Tell Friday


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With only a few weeks of the season left at many resorts, Western US resorts are currently topping world table for both snowfall and snow depth. Tahoe continues its return to form with Alpine Meadows reporting the most snow in the world over the past week, and the biggest fall anywhere this winter, with 257cm - over eight-and-a-half feet.
Mt Baker in Washington State to the north has also had a massive amount of snow in recent weeks and its snowbase at one point passed the 8m (27 feet) mark although has now fallen back below 8m - but it remains the only resort in the world top go beyond the 7 and 8m marks in winter 2011-12, maintaining its reputation as the planet's snowiest destination.
North of the border the snowfall continues to be heavy too with whistler having passed its seasonal average figure of just over 190m of snowfall with, in its case, several months of the season remaining.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort has received 66cm of new snow in the last 7 days with over 20cm falling in the last 48hrs. There's More snow in the forecast through to the weekend with some lovely sunshine and great spring skiing temperatures anticipated.
On the East Coast of North America it's a very different story however with record highs and some areas talking of 'summer ski' conditions. Many still have some terrain open despite the onslaught of the high temperatures on the snowpack.
"The snow cover at Mont Sutton, Quebec is still great on several trails," said a resort statement, "This said, some trails also offer bare-spots to the delight of spring skiing enthusiasts looking for an additional challenge!" Continuing warm temperatures are forecast for the next few days.


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CORRECTION: In some edition's of the community news section and the online version of this story, Benjamin FujaÂ?s named was spelled wrong. This story has been corrected. The Tribune regrets the error.
If you could do anything to help your community, what would it be?
For the Mishawaka Kiwanis Club, giving youth the recognition they deserve is a start.
ThatÂ?s why six seniors from Marian, Penn and Mishawaka high schools were honored with the Mishawaka Kiwanis Club Youth Leadership Award.
Accepting the Youth Leadership awards during a luncheon with parents, school representatives and the Kiwanis Club, honorees read a short speech to answer the question, Â?If you could do anything to help the community, what would it be and why?Â?
Here are the honorees and a synopsis of their answers:
Marian High School
Alyssa Barnard, daughter of Mary and Tim Barnard of Granger, said she would provide a public transportation system that everyone would use, like that of New York City.
Â?It would not only save money on gas,Â? she said, Â?it would be better for the environment.Â?
By speaking about it, she hoped to plant a seed in those listening.
Barnard is a National Merit Finalist and was named Outstanding Senior by the American Association of Teachers of French.
Barnard was vice president of the French Club, played basketball for three years and sang in MarianÂ?s Liturgical Choir and the St. Pius X Choir.
She plans to attend Fordham University, major in political science and French and aspires to be a lawyer.
Ken Kozinski, son of Joe and Sabrina Kozinski of Granger, would help the community by investing in himself for the good so he can be seen out doing good things in the community.
Â?Like the Kiwanis Club and what they say,Â? Kozinski said. Â?Just one person can make a difference.Â?
Kozinski is a member of the Junior Civitans, Latin Club and Junior ROTC.
Kozinski also played football, basketball and track. He won a National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete Award, was named Academic All-State in football.
He hopes to be an officer in the Marine Corps or a math teacher. His college plans are undecided, although Wabash College, Auburn or the U.S. Naval Academy are possibilities.
Mishawaka High School
Virginia Aldrich, daughter of Jim and MaryBeth Aldrich, said that if she had only one gift to give the community, it would be for a child to have a loving family.
Â?Family makes the impossible possible,Â? Aldrich said. Â?YouÂ?d see improvements in school, self-confidence and everyday activities.Â?
Aldrich is a member of the student council, PSI Club, Stay in Bounds Club and the MayorÂ?s Youth Council. She is a cheerleader and a freshman mentor.
She plans to attend Indiana University South Bend to study nursing.
Brendon McCool, son of Dean and Kerri McCool, said he would move back to the community after college, hopefully get a job, and become a role model, influencing others to become role models.
He said, Â?Margaret Mead said this quote, Â?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed itÂ?s the only thing that ever has.Â? Â?
McCool played football and was a member of the track team. McCool was active in symphonic band and orchestra, the pit orchestra, jazz band and Vespers.
He also was a member of Science Olympiad and German Club.
McCool plans to attend Purdue University, possibly majoring in engineering.
Penn High School
Mimi Chan, daughter of Jimmy and Weijia Chan, was not required to write a speech since she could not attend the awards luncheon because of Advanced Placement testing.
Chan moved here from China and started kindergarten not knowing how to speak English. Now, while visiting family back home, she volunteers as a teacher in impoverished areas to help school children learn English.
At Penn, she was the editor of the school newspaper, president of Amnesty International and a member of the Model U.N., German Club and lacrosse team.
Chan was named an Ambassador of Love by the Nan Piao County government, a National Merit Scholarship Commended Student and an Advanced Placement Scholar with honors.
Chan plans to attend Indiana UniversityÂ?s Kelly School of Business and hopes to be accepted at a law school.
Benjamin Fuja, son of Tom and Cinthia Fuja, quoted Ralph Nader: Â?The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.Â?
Fuja said he could affect the community by becoming a leader.
Â?Being able to relate to other people youÂ?ve got to be able to communicate and the best way to communicate is to build a better relationship by building a better perspective,Â? he said.
Fuja has been a freshman mentor and served as a representative at a number of diversity and leadership conferences, including the Anti-Defamation LeagueÂ?s diversity workshop and Unity Conferences in Chicago.
Fuja was also a German American Partnership Program student host, student council public relations chair and was on the lacrosse and robotics teams.
He plans to attend Notre Dame and major in electrical engineering.


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To the Editor:
On Saturday, Nov. 8, my friends and I arrived in your fair city to do some shopping. Our journey included Kohl's department store. Kohl's was especailly busy on Saturday because of the huge sale that was taking place.
After shopping, I headed to the car to load up and noticed that I had forgotten my purse in one of the carts. I was certain that my shopping day had come to an abrupt halt however, when I returned to the store, I was relieved to find out that a shopper had found my purse and turned it in to one of the managers. Thanks to a very honest shopper, my panic quickly ended.
I'm sorry that the good Samaritan did not leave a name because I would very much like to thank them. Our experiences in Gaylord have always been positive; however, this person reinforced our affection for your city.


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The old man sat and watched the day wane.
He knew he was dying. He could barely climb the rickety steps of the brownstone, breathless and shaking. He could feel the press of gravity in his bones. The door to the balcony was beyond his strength.
At first he hid his frailty from his daughter, feigning weariness or small colds, but he knew she realized when she asked him to move a small plant to the windowsill and he dropped it. Afterwards, she was doting, even opening small jars of pre-processed food for him.
"Dad's got arthritis," he heard her whisper into the phone. He stared out the window as she flipped through a glossy magazine, the blare of the newsfeed deadening the ambience.
It was early spring and he'd neglected to plant any of his bulbs. The winter had been hard, screaming outside the windowpane, flipping his deck furniture.
The first hint of uploading came weeks later. Shyia was on the porch, watering a small clump of yellow daffodils he had purchased pre-planted. The breeze was strong and crisp but the sun wide and warm. Everything brighter, more alive than it had been in months. He watched her work, absentmindedly flipping on the screen.
It booted through the introductory adverts, surges of flashy life-planning consultant logos, cheap consumer gadgets with gilded edges.
Then a doctor in a white lab coat, head on, like an old Errol Morris documentary, speaking of "the time of change", "graceful transition," "new seasons," "natural progression." Uploading.
The old man harrumphed, turned back to watch Shyia. But she'd caught the voice as well. The hose was down, coiled like a rubber snake, her flipflops planted on the brick tile.
She stared across rooftops.
"Dad," she said. "How're you feeling?"
He didn't say anything. Pulled himself up the two stairs and onto the patio, breathing hard. Sunlight hit his arms, craggy and mottled, the scars where they had burned off cancerous growths.
"Shyia," he said, his voice caught in his throat, like gravel.
"What do you think about that?" she said.
"About what?"
"Dad," she said. "On the TV. What the doctor was talking about."
"Oh, that," he said. "Wasn't really paying attention. I was watching you, how nice you look out here in the sun."
She picked up the hose again. Offered it to the old man. "Why don't you water some?"
He took the nozzle, adjusted the flow to a hazy rain, and began to drench a row of azalea bushes lined against the brick wall.
"We don't have to make a decision now," she said. "But think about it. I think we could get a free consult. You could see what it was like. They have virtual headsets."
"Shyia," he said, turning to her as the water ran. "I've no interest. When I'm gone, I want to be gone, not holding on in some videogame half world. Wouldn't be right. Your mother would not approve."
"Dad…" she said.
"Besides. It's terribly expensive. You'd have to sell the brownstone and there wouldn't be anything left for you. Or those grandkids you keep promising me."
He could see her face was pained. But he felt his gruffness was justified.
"It is for those grandkids," she said, reaching her hand out to touch his arm. "That's why I'm even considering it. They could have a real chance to know you. Learn from you."
He let her run her palm through the soft gray hairs on his arm. Then he cut the water and began to coil the hose, groaning.
The breeze picked up and the newly born yellow petals shook gently, drops of water glistening in the overhead sun.
The old man sat and looked across the deck.
Shyia was watering the buckets, the hose sputtering, pumping the sun-warmed water. She was eight months pregnant.
He knew the sun was out, full of vital energy for the plants to absorb and grow – his own solar panels expanded and angled.
"Dad, what do you think of those new Model Eights? I was reading about the gyroscopes they have for internal balance."
The old man tilted his solar panels, which now served as arms, in the nonchalant stand-in for a shrug.
Finished with the watering, Shyia dragged the hose to the corner of the deck, grunting as she bent to roll it up. One hand on her very pregnant belly.
"Let me help you with that," he said, rolling forward, servos whirring. He extended his grasper arm, gently took the hose out of her hands and spun it quickly into a perfect spiral.
"Thanks Dad," she grinned, patting the small dome that served as a 'head' on the rover. "I know you don't like the networlds, Dad. So I've started saving for an upgrade."
The networlds – Las Vegas on psychedelics, miles of transhuman orgies and revelry. With his limited skill he'd attempted to construct a model of Manhattan, but rendered a cruel simulacrum, all hard angles and glare. It lacked so much: the breeze wimpling the wall of ivy on the brick, cascading to the courtyard like gentle lapping waves; the water towers with subtle hints of decay, warped wood beams.
"Shyia," he said, amping up the stern undertone in the voice synthesis. "The baby. That's what important. Not the model of rover."
She nodded, scrunching her nose, running her palm down the bulge.
"Was that a kick?" he asked. He'd seen the imperceptible shiver in the fabric of her shirt.
"It was, Dad," she said. "It was."
The old man sat and watched the baby crawl.
She was nearly a year old, inquisitive and curious, crunching a brown leaf in her tiny fist. He would have smiled if he could.
Shyia was gathering the dead husks and leaves into a pile to throw away. The sky was billowed with autumn clouds and when the sun angled through it still felt hot on the patio.
"Brooklyn," he said, softly cooing.
She turned her head, blonde ringlets and watery blue irises. "Peekaboo!" he said, blinking the few controllable LEDS on his chest. The child laughed, reached out to touch them.
"I moved my backup," he said.
It took a minute for Shyia to register. "What's that, Dad?"
"I moved it. Here, to the rover."
"But, Dad. That's dangerous. The datacenter exists so that…"
"So that I can never die," he said. "I know why Shyia. I don't like that buzzing limbo one bit. It's hellish and dark. Here I have the sun, human contact. The people I love."
"Dad, another month and I'll have enough for the upgrade. Those AX-19s with the hybrid senses, the realistic epidermis. I think you'd like that, Dad."
The old man didn't say anything, but watched the sky. The sun already on the wane, closer to the horizon this late in the year. Another month and the storms would begin and he'd be relegated to the closet and horrid networlds.
Shyia took the silence as a cue to change the subject.
"Brooklyn was accepted into the West Side Prep nursery. It's very prestigious."
"And expensive," said the old man. "I don't need that AX-19."
Shyia breathed deep. "Ok, Dad. I'm going to run inside real quick. Watch Brook for me."
"Ok," he said.
The child was playing with the brick wall, running her palms along the rough stones and the lines of mortar. Her lip was curled – the same as Shyia when she was thinking. He loved them both, even here and now in this half-life.
He offloaded the note into a shared drive location, emailed Shyia. It would make sense to her, everything finally clear.
"Peekabo," the old man said, rolling towards the baby. Brooklyn crawled forward, drawn by the large flashing light. The old man blinked it in a rapid patter of reds and blues.
He'd routed his internal drive to the button, along with a format command. The hardwiring of the rover prevented a deliberate self-destruct. But he could always get creative.
"Peekaboo," he said again, sing-song. She giggled, reaching out, tiny fingers searching.
They clumsily ran along his metallic chest, the cracks in the plastic exoskeleton and raised logos.
"Come on," he whispered as he felt her finger depress the button, holding his very life cradled.
She laughed and he watched her eyes as the drives began to wipe, his memory seeping away in rapid white swipes.
Then all was gone save his tiny, thin synthetic conscious. The ghost in the machine. Without any point of reference of the city, the patio, himself, this little girl. He could only watch her eyes in wonder, marvel at her, childlike once again.
Then the cycle completed, he heard the scrape of a leaf across the deck, a final joyful giggle.
This is what it feels like to finally die, he thought.


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135 Wilber Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217 (in Mang Park)
The Kenmore Youth Center opens its doors to children ages 4-11 during non-school hours. Activities include homework help, arts and crafts, field trips, special events, and use of billiards room, game room, lounge and computer lab. Children ages 4-6 participate in our Funland Program. The KYC provides adult supervision and will be open most school holidays including early release days.
Ages: 4-11 (up to and including 6th grade)
Dates: Monday-Friday, September 4, 2018-June 25, 2019
Hours: 3:00pm-6:00pm & extended times as indicated on schedule (we follow the Ken-Ton School District calendar only)
Closed: November 22-23, December 24-25, December 31-January 1, April 19, May 27, June 26-28, and Ken-Ton School District Snow Days
Membership Options
Monthly Membership (one child, without Access Card): $115
Monthly Membership (one child, with Access Card): $110
Monthly Membership (multiple children, each with Access Card): $100 per child
Daily Membership (afternoon): $10
Daily Membership (half day or day off): $20
Available beginning June 11. All members (new and returning) must submit an online member information form for 2018-19.
Online: www.ttypr.com
In Person: Youth, Parks & Recreation office, 299 Decatur Road or Aquatic & Fitness Center, 1 Pool Plaza
By Mail: Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation, 299 Decatur Road, Buffalo, NY 14223
We are unable to accept payment over the phone or at the KYC.
Bussing to the KYC is available to students in the district through the Ken-Ton Transportation Department. You must submit a request form for alternate transportation directly to them. You can contact them directly at 874-8611.
Please note that because we are a community center that you pay membership fees for, Kids Club may not qualify as "childcare," "daycare," or an "after school program." KYC Summer Camp, however, is a licensed summer day camp through the Erie County Health Department.
Forms & Resources
Kids Club 2018-19 Flyer & FAQs
Ken-Ton Transportation Request - must be submitted directly to Transportation Department
Kids Club 2018-19 Parent Handbook
Kids Club 2018-19 Calendar
Online Member Information Form - must be submitted by August 24
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Nicole Fields, Recreation Coordinator
831-1001 (Youth, Parks & Recreation office)
831-1006 (fax)
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Summer 2019 information will be available in February.
2018: All weeks of camp, except for the weeks of June 25 and July 2, are currently full; we are taking a wait list.
We offer supervised activities in arts, crafts, games, sports, swimming, field trips, and more.
Ages: 5-11 (child must be 5 before their first day of camp)
Dates: Monday-Friday, June 25-August 24, 2018 (closed July 4)
Hours: 7:30am-6:00pm
2018 Rates: $140 per week for Town of Tonawanda & Village of Kenmore residents or $240 per week for non-residents
Payment plans may be set up if unable to pay in full at time of registration
July 4th Week: $112 for residents or $192 for non-residents
Register online at www.ttypr.com or in-person at/by mail to the Youth, Parks & Recreation office (299 Decatur Road, Buffalo, NY 14223; Open Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm).
Registration start dates:
February 26 for returning families (in-person only)
March 12 for residents (proof of residency required)
March 26 for non-residents
Space is limited! If weeks fill, you can request to be placed on a waitlist and will be contacted if/when a spot becomes available.
You will be emailed a link in early May to our online camper information form. This must be completed by May 25. You must also submit immunization records to us by May 25.
Any outstanding balance from previous participation in a YPR program must be paid in full before registering for camp. You must pay for at least one-third of your total balance at time of registration. 50% of your remaining balance is due by April 27 and the rest is due no later than May 25. Failure to pay remaining balance by May 25 will result in children's removal from the camp roster for any weeks that are not paid for in full. Re-enrollment will be subject to space availability and full payment prior to enrollment. Sorry, we are unable to make any exceptions.
Camp Orientation
Wednesday, June 13
If you would like a tour, please arrive between 6 and 6:30pm. We will meet in the cafeteria at 6:30pm for about an hour to review our policies and schedules, introduce our staff, and answer questions.
Forms & Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration Form (for registrations made in person and by mail only)
Activity Schedule
Lunch Calendar
Parent Handbook
KYC closed June 21-22, July 4, and August 27-September 3, 2018
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Soda machines with touch screens.
Seriously, folks, did these things materialize in just the last ten months? I'm personally glad he's back in the land of glass bottles with top removal that requires manual labor. It's good for character.
You know what I miss?
Car dates.
When fabulous, the experience is akin to an NPR "Driveway Moment." You know:
"What is a Driveway Moment? You're driving home, listening to a story on NPR. Suddenly, you find yourself in your driveway. Rather than turn the radio off, you stay in your car to hear the piece to the end."Sometimes, the special combination of close quarters and moving objects leads to enlightened discussion, quiet moments, forced meditation, or...a car date. (Jerry Seinfeld obviously understands this concept.)
No, I don't mean like that.
A good car date doesn't just happen. It is pretty much totally dependent on this backseat scene:
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2 Weeks Post-Op – What A Difference!
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Hello friends!
We had a great weekend! Today marks 2 weeks since surgery, hooray! It feels so recent and yet so long ago. Skyla has made huge strides. Every day I feel like she "comes back" a little more. She's getting smoother and more comfortable hopping around. That tail has been wagging more and more! She is completely off her pain meds now, and showing absolutely no signs of any pain. Wednesday she'll get her staples removed. We can't wait to show everyone how well she is doing!
We went camping a few nights ago, something I was a little nervous about taking her along for. However, this girl loves to just relax outside, and that's all any of us were really hoping for. She did fantastic! She trekked all over to explore and really wore herself out. She sleeps so sound anyways, but she was REALLY relaxed after all that hard work! I think it is so good for her mentality to feel like she is not hindered.
We'll be sure to share some updated incision pics once those pesky staples are old news.
Until then, XOXO!
Rae & Skyla
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What glorious photos you've shared! Really happy she is doing so well and that has to be making you feel so much better!
by Jeanette
I love seeing these pictures of the beautiful Skyla! She's recovering so well and enjoying life to the fullest.
Keep sharing <3.
Jeanette, Angel Boone and Boone's Earthly Sidekick Tuck
by rikntracy
Yay, Skyla! She is having such a good time. We're so glad she is doing well :).
Tracy & Zatoichi
Oooooh that camping trip was good for her soul and it shows. Good for you for taking time to be together and in nature. It's the best medicine there is. Keep up the great job helping Skyla heal. YAY!


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Join us for Celebrate the Bounty at the Historic Eagle Building on September 13, 2018!
We'll be reveling in all things local at the new location of Caffe Molise & BTG Wine Bar at 404 S. West Temple.
We are shaking up our event this year (literally) by pairing select Utah eateries with Utah distilleries to collaborate on a killer cocktail and bite pairings featuring their favorite local products.
Here's the line up ...
Dented Brick Distillery + Caffe Molise
Distillery 36 + The Yes Hell
Honest John Bitters + The Rest
New World Distillery + Hearth
Kid Curry Spirits + The Garage Grill
Ogden's Own + Trio
Salt City Vodka + Park City Culinary Institute
Vida Tequila + Rico Cocina
Waterpocket Distillery + San Diablo Churros
Why should you be there?
Celebrate the Bounty is Local First Utah's annual fundraiser and is the place for Salt Lake City's foodies, localvores and locally-minded citizens to come together and explore spectacular offerings from Utah's finest locally owned restaurants, and now, distilleries! Beyond the party, Celebrate the Bounty provides vital support for the work of Local First Utah, as we lead the buy local movement in Beehive State. You will also get to explore all stunning three floors of the new Caffe Molise!
Tickets are $65 for food & drink, $55 for food only.
VIP Tables available for $1,000 which includes seats for eight guests, and other exclusive VIP perks. To sponsor a VIP Table, please email .


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From Taylor's little mind....
First let me say that Saturday, at Taylor's game I noticed that the bat he was using was too small for him. We knew that Tyler needed a new bat but since they are really expensive we were trying to hold off on buying one until they went on sell. So now I need two bats!! So after the game we went to Play-it-again sports and got each of them a new bat. Thank goodness Taylor's was on sale for $20, b/c this morning we were in the car on our way to school and Taylor asked me why I wouldn't sign him up for basketball. So I told him that I didn't know that he wanted to play basketball so we didn't sign up. I also informed him that basketball season was over. So that was that, end of discussion, right? WRONG!!! Now he doen't want to play basketball or baseball, he wants to play Golf!!!
This is how the conversation went...
Taylor - "Mom, I don't want to play baseball anymore, I want to play golf."
MOM - "OK, but you have to finish out this year."
Taylor - Well, ok, but if I am going to play golf, I will need to practice and we have some clubs at home, so I will start practicing today after school."
At this point I knew he was serious.
MOM - "Taylor you can't use those clubs, there your dad's clubs and are too big for you. I'll have to get you some later."
Taylor - "You mean that Dad played professional Golf?"
I wished!! I could say anything at that point because I was trying not to laugh too much.
Only Taylor.....
Monday, April 28, 2008
Only Taylor!!
From Taylor's little mind....
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
Spring Pictures
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Monday, April 21, 2008
Kenny Chesney is in the house...
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Sunday, April 20, 2008
Our Weekend
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Sunday, April 13, 2008
A Fun Weekend in T-town....
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Friday, April 11, 2008
A busy week....
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
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Open for Business
For those of you who don't know I am working for Magness & Associates LLC. We just moved into a new office and had a big open house. This is the picture from the Ribbon Cutting with the Chamber of Commerce. You can check out our website at http://www.magnessandassociates.com/. I am not in the photo yet but I have had my picture taken and am just waiting to get uploaded. But anyway I love this job. I work for great people and I still get to be a mom and that is so very important to me. I drop the kids off and go in and then I get to pick them up!!! That's a big deal for them and me!!!!
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Sunday, April 6, 2008
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Easter Egg Hunt
This year we didn't make it to church on Easter b/c Taylor was sick!! But I couldn't keep him from hunting eggs. So since we don't have any kids in the family that are the same age as our kids (or live close to us) we went to my BFF's Mom's house. The boys had soo much fun!! Did I say boys?? That's right out of all the kids there were no girls!!
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Anna Tims combines careers as a journalist, mother-of-two and vicar's wife.
Saturday, 9 June 2012
Saturday is Caption Day
over at Mammasaurus. Although I don't do the laundry as often as I should, yet my washing machine is rarely empty.
The more captions you can suggest the more energy I'll have to put next week's school uniforms through the hot cycle.
The more captions you can suggest the more energy I'll have to put next week's school uniforms through the hot cycle.
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- Anonymous9 June 2012 at 08:40
Kitten soft washReplyDelete
Cycle no. 3 gets your clothers purrrfectly clean!ReplyDelete
I love the funfair! Wheeeeeeeeaouw!ReplyDelete
Get your laundry feline fresh.ReplyDelete
I am just putting this washing cycle on paws ...*boom * boomReplyDelete
Get your dirty laundry out of my shiny clean bed!ReplyDelete
Just cleaning me whiskers!ReplyDelete
would you be kind enough to pop a bit of "PURSIL" in the drawer for me?????ReplyDeleteReplies
I heard it was cat-shun day so I'm hiding until it's all over.ReplyDelete
Litter tray? Nah, this is much better.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous9 June 2012 at 22:41
So this new litter tray is an odd shape - but ok, I'll give it a go!ReplyDelete
I'll go for a spin now...ReplyDelete
Looks to me like a cat-astrophe waiting to happen.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous11 June 2012 at 10:35
"Next week's school uniforms" - that's his pedigree cat name? Awww.ReplyDelete
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"The House of the Poppy Merchant." One of the most influential artists of the Art Deco movement, Georges (or George) Barbier was famed for his prints, theater designs and fashion plates. Dating from 1920, the height of his career (he died in 1932 at only 50), this notorious opium-den plate shows how hip and decadent Parisian fashionistas sometimes liked to amuse themselves.
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Only 4 Days Until the WAO Symposium
01 December 2015
Only 4 days until the WAO Symposium
REMINDER! There is still time to register online for the WAO Symposium
You can also register on-site starting 4 December from 15:00 to 19:00.
This Symposium will highlight recent advances including sublingual immunotherapy, pre- and probiotics, nutrition in early life, and other forms of allergic disease prevention that will have an impact on the current and future management of allergies.
Join the Conversation: #WAOsym15
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This is crazy. I don't actually know what to say other than get outdoors and work you crazy bastards. *sigh* Jesus.
You can now waste $425 on Nordstrom's dirty, mud-caked jeans to satisfy all your superfluous money-spending needs.
According to the "Barracuda Straight Leg Jeans" description, the "heavily distressed medium-blue denim jeans in a comfortable straight-leg fit embody rugged, Americana workwear that's seen some hard-working action with a crackled, caked-on muddy coating that shows you're not afraid to get down and dirty."


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Salon Privé is really like no other event in the world in the way that it harnesses the passion of the world's top automotive collectors, blended with a quintessentially English garden-party atmosphere. Surround this with the world's greatest OEM supercar and hypercar manufacturers, luxury boutique displays and sprinkle in lobster and champagne, all presented within the stunning baroque architecture of Blenheim Palace, and you really do have one of the most special automotive events in the world today. Memorable moments must date back to the inaugural year in 2006 when my brother David and I first opened our doors at the Hurlingham Club in south-west London. They say no pain-no gain in the world of events, and no truer words can be said, but it's incredibly satisfying to see Salon Privé, now 12 years on and welcoming guests from around the world. The most memorable guest moment has to be the presentation of the Best of Show Trophy at the Chubb Insurance Concours d'Elégance Awards Dinner in 2016, when the most coveted prize was awarded to Bruce Lavachek, an American collector, with his Ferrari 500TR. Bruce and his wife had travelled from California specifically to see the car after its three-year long restoration and he literally had the whole Salon Privé team close to tears upon realising his award.
With a background of soft jazz, flowing champagne and warm sunshine, the ambiance is a wonderful balance of relaxed and sociable with fascinating, informative conversation with the most knowledgeable experts in the automotive and luxury industries.
Stunning cars and luxury lifestyle go hand in hand, so our automotive garden party attracts not only owners, buyers and collectors, but also glamorous and discerning guests who enjoy all things luxury and automotive.
We host three gala dinners across our three-day event, all held in the magnificent Great Hall of Blenheim Palace. These dinners are dedicated to our sponsors, who invite their top clients and illustrious guests. The Chubb Insurance Concours d'Elégance Gala dinner takes place on Thursday evening, the Ferrari 70th Anniversary Tribute Gala Dinner on Friday evening, and the Pirelli Prestige & Performance Competition Gala Dinner on Saturday evening.
The best luxury hotels we recommend are The Bear Hotel, The Feathers and The Woodstock Arms, as they each have a rich history and heritage, falling perfectly in line with the quintessentially English experience of Salon Privé.
We provide an exquisite fine-dining experience hosted by our award-winning caterers, Absolute Taste and their team of professionals, dedicated to providing beautiful food for our guests. Evening gala dinners are hosted by our caterers, Searcy's, who provide a stunning three-course dinner; their attention to detail guarantees the after-dark dining experience in The Great Hall to be memorable one.
Salon Privé is renowned for its fashion and style; whichever day you choose to attend, attire should be smart and elegant, but comfortable. For the men, ties are preferred and we suggest a comfortable linen suit or blazer. For the ladies, we recommend smart summer dresses, and welcome beautiful hats, headpieces and fascinators, particularly on Boodles Ladies' Day. Shorts and t-shirts are not permitted.
Thursday's highlights are undoubtedly the Concours d'Elégance judging and car parades; you simply can't explain the ambiance, appreciating the classics in all their beauty among friends and like-minded enthusiasts. The announcement of the coveted Best of Show award is always a precious moment. Friday's highlight, among the hats and stunning summer dresses, is the Boodles competition where guests are given the opportunity to win a very special piece of jewellery. And this year on Saturday, in a world first, we are introducing a second Concours with an annually changing theme in celebration of a particular marque, coachbuilder, or a focus on countries of automotive excellence. For 2017 we pay homage to Ferrari with a "Tribute to 70 Years of Ferrari".


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I started off with a piece of white card.............
............and created the background with the help of my Gelli plate.
I squidged the Antique Linen Distress Ink onto the Gelli plate and spread it out using a brayer. I then used Barbara Gray's technique of scrunching up a ball of copy paper to create a pattern in the ink before taking the print.
I marked the half way point along each edge, so that I could see where the stencil needed to go, and applied Walnut Stain and Frayed Burlap Distress Ink with a blending tool.
After repeating that in each corner I ended up with this.
I stamped the heart and congratulations in Versamark Ink and heat embossed it in detail gold powder.
I also gave it a gold edge. To do this I positioned about a cm of the card over the edge of my desk then wiped the Versamark pad along it at about a 45° angle. I then applied the detail gold powder and heat embossed it.
I went over some areas a couple of times to build up the colour.
I masked off the heart and sponged on some more Distress Ink to make it stand out more. Luckily I'd kept the mask I'd made the last time I used this stamp so that saved me one job!
To finish it off I made another print for the base card and added a few birds.
That was a long one! I'm glad I remembered to take the photos though as it makes it so much easier to explain...............well I hope it does!
I can't wait for my next post - I'm going to share my birthday present. It's something a bit different but I hope you'll like it. It certainly inspired my friend Connie as she bought lots of bits on our last coffee, cake and shopping morning to have a go herself.
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Rhodonite Semi Precious Gemstone Sterling Silver Earrings
Rhodonite gemstones which are pink in colour with black veins.
These gemstones are attached to sterling silver ear wires with sparkly stardust beads and bead caps to give a little decoration
All metals used are 925 sterling silver
Drop measures approx 24 mm from the bottom of the ear wire
Gemstone measures approx 10 mm
Earrings will come in a small gift box and placed in a organza bag
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This item will be posted to you by Jennies Gems within 3 days of receiving payment.
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Unless faulty, the following types of items are non-refundable: items that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to your specific requirements; items which deteriorate quickly (e.g. food), personal items sold with a hygiene seal (cosmetics, underwear) in instances where the seal is broken.


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Hello to the three people who read this blog! :o)
Ok, so, quick announcement:
Starting very soon, I will be releasing some short 'n sexy stories on Amazon et al., through Iron Rose Press. The stories will vary between five and fifteen thousand words, and will revolve around a single encounter, for the most part.
There will be a mix of MM, MF, and menage, and possibly some paranormal, too.
I hope you'll keep an eye out for them!
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The genesis of this blog consists of the desire to track personal growth regarding: 1. Deployment of a linux digital audio workstation having the goal and mind-set of inexpensive expression whilst achieving computing and musical maturity. 2. General interests with an emphasis on linux, music, homebrewing, chemistry and some philosophizing. 3. Keeping a journal somewhere that I know I cannot lose it.
ChemPup USB boot
Ideally ChemPup would be delivered on a 2GB USB flash drive that had a small (128MB) windows readable (VFat or NTFS) partition that has the ChemPup user guide, quick-start guide, tech support info etc. Then upon reboot, the flash drive will already be inserted and the bootable ext2 partition with ChemPup will boot up and they will know exactly what to do for the initial boot. Well it seems that this is very possible, but not necessarily fail-safe and instead depends on the hardware configuration. I am unsure if it is important which partition be "first" on the drive, but on initial test it seems that windows is only happy reading the first partition. Likewise I had trouble on at least one older computer to boot ChemPup from the second partition, but when first in line it was okay....meanwhile, at school I have found ChemPup on partition 2 boots without any trouble. So I am encouraged, but again, I will need to have "back-up" plans that can be rapidly deployed if a user has trouble with older hardware.
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