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Thank you so much to everyone who voted. I wish I would have known about this sooner, but for only being in the contest 1 week, I'm overwhelmed at all the support and the sweet comments. Thank you for showing Riley that she's more alike than different, and for embracing her fancy extra chromosome.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Fancy Nancy Update.
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|My mood board for the perfect Laundry Room
Storage space is the key to keeping this room organized because most LR lack storage. The 2 large storage cabinets flanking the appliances allow for plenty of storage and easy access. Each unit has 3 large compartments and the higher ones can be used for detergent and household products. The lower one is great for kids to store bookbags, shoes and sports equipment.
While the flat surface of the dresser is perfect for folding clothes the drawers give added storage. The wooden planter boxes ...a stylish way to hide the items which usually line the floor of your LR.
Being organized is really about storage space and without enough of it is hard to achieve. This look can be achieved without spending a ton of money. Personally, I love to find a good piece of furniture in thrifts stores and re-purpose.
Being organized and removing clutter from your home is "freeing"! No more closed doors in my house!
I mentioned several other bloggers participated in Oliohop and I peeked at a few! Happy to say they are awesome so please read all of them for more tips.
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Monday, July 2, 2012
Organization . Amazing . Everyday
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My laundry room is at the top of my list on my home makeover for this exact reason! I always felt like I needed to clean up before someone came to clean my home! I'm sure you've seen it all! Happy #OlioHopReplyDelete
Love the post! I'm helping a client with a laundry room makeover right now and this will be great inspiration!ReplyDelete
Did one of post of the laundry room as well! Love a well designed and organzied one. This one looks just perfect!ReplyDelete
Great connecting Betty!
Love the black cabinets and storage, it's such a great contrast to the white appliances. Love your humor- it's so hard keeping organized when you own your own business and have two young kids- drives me crazy!!!ReplyDelete
Hi Betty, I LOVE your laundry olioboard. I wish I had space for a laundry like this. What a beautiful space.ReplyDelete
Oh yes, the dreaded laundry room...you definitely don't see mine in any portfolios! It was fun hopping with you Betty ;)ReplyDelete
Hi guys....your spaces impressed me the most. Since I am on vacation I had trouble getting to comment but now catching up!ReplyDelete
great post... I am so unorganized... no one is allowed into my laundry room... you may never come back out!!ReplyDelete


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When most people think of Marvel properties, images of the tyrannical mouse of Disney and Joss Whedon generally come to mind. But some people forget that Fox also has their hands on more than a few super heroes. The Wolverine is coming up next year and the sequel to X-Men: First Class is primed to take 2014. And as if Mark Millar, creative consultant at Fox is to be believed, there will be closer to 10 Marvel-based flicks making their way to the screen in the near future.
The goal, according to Millar, is to flesh out the Fox portion of the Marvel universe as much as Disney has done with their own. To do that they'll need more movies and more big name super hero celebrities to draw audiences in and allow the chance for a fuller environment. Further (and again from the mouth of Millar), The Wolverine is the movie that's supposed to begin setting up this universal approach, similar to the way Iron Man brought about the Disney Marvel revolution.
So what can they possibly put together given that they have much less to work with than Disney does? Well, the Fantastic Four reboot is already underway, so that makes three when you include the aforementioned films. And Millar himself teased some others that he'd like to see, including X-Force, Cable and Deadpool.
I know more than one person who would shit themselves if a proper Deadpool movie made it to theaters and the others have potential as well. Personally, I still wanna see a Nightcrawler/Kitty Pryde movie, since those were two that I grew up with and thoroughly enjoyed.
What about ya'll out there in NerdBastard land? What Fox-based Marvel properties would you pay money to see on the big screen?
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Boomerang is Family Church's ministry to and for children and their families from birth through 5th grade.
The name BOOMERANG is based on the scripture Isaiah 55:11, We believe this verse is a great model for what a children's ministry is all about. The idea is that children come into our church and are taught the word of God and are then sent out to apply the word to their own lives and share that word with others. Much like a boomerang that is sent out returns back to the thrower, we look forward to each new day when children return to our church to learn more about Jesus Christ.


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The number of overweight and obese has been remarkably stable for the past several years at about two-thirds of the adult population. This strongly suggests that these Americans are genetically prone to gain weight under the right dietary circumstances. Yet a greater number of adults are moving from a classification of being simply overweight to being labeled as obese. This is a strong indication that those who are genetically predisposed to weight gain are becoming fatter. According to the Centers for Disease Control, only three states in 2007 had more than 30 percent of the adult population classified as obese. In only two years, the number of states that have more than 30 percent obesity in adult populations had increased to nine. That's a 300 percent increase in two years!
One new suspect in our growing obesity crisis may be caffeinated coffee. It has been known for a long time that a high-fat meal increases blood sugar as well as maintains high levels of triglycerides (1). A new study from the University of Guelph found that consuming a high-fat meal increased blood sugar by more than 30 percent when giving a standard glucose tolerance test five hours later (2). Adding the equivalent of two cups of coffee more than doubled this increase in blood-sugar levels five hours after a high-fat meal.
The implication is that a constant diet of high-fat foods and a lot of coffee will accelerate the development of insulin resistance. When this occurs, the pancreas is forced to release more insulin to help reduce blood sugar levels. Unfortunately, it is excess insulin that makes you fat and keeps you fat.
The controversy over caffeine has continued for more than 100 years. The first instance occurred in a trial in the early part of the 20th century at which the U.S. government sued Coca-Cola for adulterating a food by adding caffeine to a soft drink. (Fortunately for Coca-Cola, the company had removed the coca extracts containing cocaine several years earlier). In a trial similar to the Scopes trial on evolution that would be held 15 years later in the same court system, the testimony was highly charged on both sides. The local judge dismissed the case, but the government continued it for many years in various appeals courts until the case was settled with a no-contest plea (3).
Now a new call for limits on caffeine was presented in a recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (4). Maybe with more research we will find that caffeine may be another factor for those who are genetically predisposed to gain weight to become fatter than ever.
- Tushuizen ME, Nieuwland R, Scheffer PG, Sturk A, Heine RJ, and Diamant M. "Two consecutive high-fat meals affect endothelial-dependent vasodilation, oxidative stress and cellular microparticles in healthy men." J Thromb Haemost 4: 1003-1010 (2006).
- Beaudoin MS, Robinson LE, and Graham TE. "An oral lipid challenge and acute intake of caffeinated coffee additively decrease glucose tolerance in healthy men." J Nutrition 141: 574-581 (2011).
- Carpenter M. "A century later, jury's still out on caffeine limits." New York Times. March 28, 2011.
- Arria A and O'Brien MC. "The 'high' risk of energy drinks." JAMA 305: 600-601 (2011).


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5. She thinks the Twin Twist has taken a completely different turn.
After Julia spilled the beans about being a twin, the Sixth Sense alliance invited her and her sister to be allies. Britney doesn't think this was a smart move for Sixth Sense because it's not to their advantage to add two more people to an already large alliance—especially considering that the twins share a blood connection and will always have the most solid partnership in the house.


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Articles with this tag:MMO
E3 Hands-on: World of TanksBy: Sir Loin of Beef in World of Tanksposted at 7:00 pm Jun 14,2011
Tags: E3 World of Tanks wargaming.net MMO hands-on
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World of Tanks has been turning a lot of heads as of late for its unique premise, accessibility, and the fact that everyone likes tanks. I got a chance to sit down with the people at Russian-based wargaming.net and got a hands-on experience with the title that took GDC Russia, just to see what all the excitement is about.
The main thing I noticed is its pick-up-and-play aspect. With World of Tanks, you can easi
Artix's MMO EpicDuel teams up with George Lowe for its 1 Year Anniversary CelebrationBy: ArtixEntertainment in defaultposted at 8:01 am Dec 16,2010
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George Lowe is going to throw down some epic duels during the "Lowe-Down Throw-Down" special event on Friday, December 17th; check out his hilarious audio clips
Artix Entertainment, an indie game development studio that runs download-free browser-based RPGs, is eagerly preparing for the PVPMMO EpicDuel's biggest event yet. Celebrating its 1 year anniversary since joining forces with Artix Entertainment, EpicDuel has teamed up with famous voice actor George Lowe to engage in an all-out battle against its 1.7 million users.
You may recognize George Lowe's voice from such show
Play MMOs anywhere with the Panasonic JungleBy: Mandifesto in defaultposted at 9:19 am Oct 05,2010
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I love technology; that's largely why I got into gaming in the first place. So when I learn that Panasonic is developing a handheld console specifically for MMO gamers, I had to know more. Meet the Panasonic Jungle, an odd looking device designed to allow gamers to play their favorite MMOs while on the go. Sporting a HD display, a full QWERTY keyboard a mini HDMI port, a micro USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack, and looks like a high tech undersea mollusk, the Jungle hopes to bring Panasonic back into the world of handheld gaming.
The device will launch with a new MMO, Battlestar Galactica Online, as well as an onling gaming show. Since we're just learning about it, there's no word on which games will be playable on the device, but I assume they
Perfect World bringing pet MMO 'Pocketpet Journey West' to KoreaBy: lordaltay in defaultposted at 11:35 pm Feb 09,2009
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Thanks to a deal between China-based Perfect World, the same company behind "Perfect World International," and HI-WIN Co., Korean gamers can now enjoy the monster-catching/trading madness of "Pocketpet Journey West."
Now, it's time to commence the typical corporate back-scratching!
"We are pleased to establish this partnership with HI-WIN to present this distinctive game to game players in Korea," said Michael Chi, chairman and chief executive officer of Perfect World. "I am also very delighted that 'Pocketpet Journey West' could enter Korean market within a few months right after its launch in mainland China. I believe that, with the game's rich and creative content, 'Pocketpet Journey West' will bring an exciting experience to Korean game players."
Yu, HaingJong, HI-WIN's CEO, said "We are pleased to partner with Perfect World to bring 'Pocketpet Journey West,' a high-quality MMORPG, to the Korean market. We believe that, by combining our efforts, this game will become a success here."Posted by Kyle Stallock
MMORPG game "Planet Calypso" Growing Into It's OwnBy: lordaltay in defaultposted at 3:33 am Jan 13,2009
Tags: mmo mmorpg mmo's mmohub.org
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Planet Calypso is a gigantic MMORPG that has become incredibly popular over the years. The game itself is now getting a planet company to manage the game itself. Planet Calypso is a part of the entire Entropia Universe, a Virtual World Platform that features multiple different aspects of gaming and online living.
By MMOhub Staff
This new addition is going to allow Planet Calypso to come into its own. The extra resources will allow the game to grow and expand much father than it ever has before. The MMORPG is already a part of a large social network virtual universe. While it was an important part of the entire universe, it could only consume a certain amount of the overall resources of the company running the universe. Thanks to the new planet company, Planet Calypso will be able to flourish. There will be upgrades to game play as well as new storylines and other various upgrades that will make the game better than before.
Planet Calypso is a free to playMMORPG that brings together an entire online community into one single gaming website. The idea of Planet Calyspo revolves around an expanding human colony that has to work with what it has to establish a new civilization. This
Daylight Saving Time ends on Nov. 2By: Ntasha in Magic Worldposted at 1:13 am Oct 31,2008
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Since the daylight saving time ends on Nov. 2, we maybe make a temporary maintenance on Nov. 3, 2008 to adjust the server time. Please take notice of the timezone adjustment for fear of missing the siege war and state war! Keep checking our website for more information!
Sorry for the trouble and have fun!
The MMO Report - E3 '08 Special Part 1By: Brotherbird in defaultposted at 9:56 pm Jul 20,2008
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This week, we let Casey gets some freshly recycled air inside the Los Angeles Convention Center at E3 '08. It's the biggest gaming event of the year, and if you haven't been paying attention all week, then you're WAY behind. You fail at life.
This week, we bring the first of a two-part series covering the MMOs we saw at E3. This week we'll give you the inside scoop on the new HD version of Runescape, what Jagex is working on for the future, the awesome space-shooter MMO Jumpgate: Evolution, and one of the most impressive games at E3, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. And that's only the first half. You might want to find a comfortable chair and turn the phone off, you may not be available for a while. This is...
The MMO Report.Video provided by video.mmosite.com
How to Make a Waste of Time: The Don'ts of MMO'sBy: Lushy in All gamesposted at 6:44 am Jul 08,2008
Tags: Bad Stupid Waste of Time MMO
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1: Broken Translation
As much as we love games from other countries, and as grateful we are that someone decided to make a version in our native tongues, a broken translation can make you ready to slit your wrist. It's hard enough getting one's self to read all of the dialog in a quest/mission, but if you find yourself reading the broken language of a half-done translation, it makes it all worse. One of the most common complaints I've seen for most F2P games is that the translation is incomplete, such as the help menu is
Korea MMO Prius 3rd CB ScreenshotsBy: vinastalker in defaultposted at 8:19 pm Jun 22,2008
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Here are the screenshots of Pirus after the 3rd CBT in korea. Nice game, isn't it? Hopefully we'll taste them in next half a year.
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
'I think now, looking back, we did not fight the enemy; we fought ourselves'
'I think now, looking back, we did not fight the enemy; we fought ourselves.' This is one of the final scenes from the Vietnam war movie, Platoon.
The martial arts often philosophically (and self righteously) suggest that the martial arts is designed to improve oneself by engaging in a battle with oneself. Not unlike many religions and philosophies.
Sun Tzu in The Art of War suggests that the odds of success in battle diminish depending on your knowledge of yourself and your enemy. Who is the enemy when you are battling yourself?
America prosecuted the war in Vietnam based on strategy developed during WWII in continental Europe. They did not know their enemy in Vietnam, hence, as Sun Tzu forecasted, they lost the war.
Who is your enemy when you are battling yourself? The understanding of your enemy is understood when the 'survival process model' I developed for my book is understood. Emotions are evolutionarily designed to override cognition. In fact, emotions evolved before cognition. Emotions are designed to promote survival. They are designed to do so without time consuming cognitive processes.
Emotions are designed to be an amoeba stimulus-response chain. No thought, just feel and act. Cognition is often involved in justifying the amoeba stimulus-response chain emotion, but that is just an attempt at justifying and amoeba stimulus-response reaction. There was no thought, there was just doing.
It is a battle between your recently evolved neocortex and your ancient amygdala. However, your ancient amygdala has an evolutionary advantage over your newly evolved neocortex. It is evolutionarily designed to override thought. This is the strategic assessment that needs to be understood in order to pursue success in this battle.
One of the aforementioned friends was quite disparaging of the benefits that 'book learning' provided. The suggestion was to 'just do.' This is not an uncommon attitude, particularly among the action oriented martial arts.
This attitude, unbeknown to these advisers, goes directly against Sun Tzu's advice. A constant theme throughout Tzu's work is to study. Know thy self, know thy enemy, know thy terrain, etc. To just do is a sign of immature strategy. America 'just did' in Vietnam. On the other hand, Ho Chi Minh studied the strategy and tactics of the Algerians who succeeded in ejecting the French colonial power from Algeria.
Experience is limited. It is limited by your experience. I do not bow exclusively to the altar of academia. However, I'm prepared to leverage my experience with the experience of others and 'see further by standing on the shoulders of giants.'
The war analogy is so useful in the martial arts and emotional disorder situations. The quote offered was that 'life is a war we cannot win.' How do you prosecute a war you cannot win? America is once again experiencing the same dilemma in Afghanistan and Iraq as it did in Vietnam in that they are wars they cannot win. Reference was made to the 'quality' of the fight. The Americans did not lose a battle in Vietnam, they just lost the war. Is Vietnam considered anything other than a failure?
I'm not criticising the advice offered by well meaning friends. I'm simply exploring the analogies because they are more telling then they could ever have imagined. The message here is that when we talk about fighting ourselves, we are often talking about our neocortex (cognition) fighting our amygdala (emotion). We have to appreciate the latter has an evolutionary advantage and develop our strategies accordingly. The Art of War has a lot to tell us in our battles with ourselves, but only when we correctly identify and understand our enemy.
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John, there is always a tinge of sadness about you that comes through your posts. You talk about trying to understand the enemy within yourself but the enemy and the true self are really one and the same so if you don't know who your internal enemy is it's because you don't really know who you are at all. The 'enemy' is just the ego part of your true self, the part that tries to dominate and control both yourself and others. While the ego dominates the 'true' part is suppressed and can't grow or nourish itself, no wonder it can feel depressed and anxious! In this state we will never know what we are truly capable of. Our true self can only be discovered through the way we relate to the rest of the world because we are part of the world. If we isolate ourselves too much we cannot discover who we really are or what we are really capable of so your friends are right to be concerned about you - perhaps your friends are a little more than 'well meaning'....ReplyDelete
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Thimmaiyanadoddi, a small hamlet of basket weavers located just outside the town of Anekal in Karnataka is home to about a hundred residents. Originating from the tribe Iruligas, the village has resided here for the past fifty years as farmers. The rural landscape, a mixture of cultivated fields and forest creates a picturesque backdrop for community. The name of the village came from Mr. Thimmaiah who taught the villagers how to weave, giving them a new direction in bringing income to their families.
Despite previous aid from the government and NGO's, the community still needed some help to motivate them to take responsibility for their own village. The village was approached by a close knit group of socially minded architects who expressed a desire to help out.
The first hurdle would be to convince the residents that some help in development would benefit their village. Thankfully the proposal was met with keen interest and a willingness to participate to bring about positive change.
The poverty of the village was clearly seen in the state of the houses. The poorly constructed structures showed no adherence to any traditional rural construction practices. Apart from dilapidated housing, the village as a whole unit lacked basic amenities. There was no drainage system and no toilets built in the village.
The intervention would require a multi-approach methodology –
Interact – With the local community for an understanding of cultural usage of space, cultural beliefs and sensitivities.
Collaborate – With the government, NGOs, self-help groups, international agencies, banks, institutions, corporates, and individuals for financial and non-financial help.
Engage – The architectural community for research and development of alternative materials and construction methodologies and volunteerism.
Derive – Specific, local, eco-friendly, long lasting and cost effective design solutions.
Help Construct – Housing and rural infrastructure in a holistic manner.
Much planning and ideation would be required from the team as they began the alliance with the community to bring about positive change.


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THE laptop costs £200, another £600 goes on the overseas school trip, then there's the £300 music tuition bill….the costs of getting your child through the school year can ramp up breathtakingly. According to the most recent Cost Of A Child report from the Centre for Economic And Business Research the average parent spends around £232,000 raising their child from birth to age 21. An estimated £74,430 is spent on education if you send your child to state school. Hence, with the back to school period which starts this week in Scotland can be fraught.
Research from American Express has found that back to school would cost the average family with two children £332 just to get the prescribed items from their uniform lists. For some, of course, such costs are impossible to meet. A recent survey by the teacher's union EIS found that 72% of teachers reported an increase in the number of children coming to school without items such as stationery, school-bags and PE equipment.
Schools often help out those on free school meals, but even for others with more money it is often a struggle. From uniform and equipment to school trips, the school year can be bank-breaking. Here we investigate the cost facing parents.
School Uniform
(Between £30-£400, average £316)
Earlier this summer, Aldi and Lidl created a media storm with a price war over school uniforms, as both produced mind-bogglingly cheap whole uniform sets, excluding shoes, which came in at £3.75. But not all uniforms cost so little – in 2015 the Children's Society published a report which found parents were spending £316 per year on school uniform for secondary school children and £251 per year for those at primary school.
Meanwhile, for some parents even those £3.75 shoes can seem impossibly dear. With not all uniform colours and designs available at the budget supermarkets, and some only obtainable through particular stockists, often the cheaper lines aren't even an option. At leading Glasgow school Jordanhill, the school blazer alone will set you back between £65 and £84 through John Lewis.
Recent years have seen relaxation on restrictions in some schools following campaigns protesting the use of official suppliers, or demands for uniform with official badging. Sara Spencer, who manages the Cost Of The School Day project for Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland (CPAG), observes that in the last few years there has been a rise in the number of families who appear to be struggling with school costs, which she attributes to increased child poverty and the impact of austerity and welfare reform. Uniform costs is one of the biggest issues raised.
A CPAG survey on clothing grants and costs found a fifth of parents said that they were late paying rent or another essential payment because of paying for uniform. One parent said: "I took hand-me downs, bought cheap equivalents and could not badge most of my kids' uniform. I also raided the lost property cupboard just before it went to charity (with permission of course)."
There is help for those who struggle. Clothing grants are available, though access to them isn't always so straightforward, and frequently parents do not have the funds before the start of term. Plus, there are also a growing number of Back to School Banks, the first of which was set up in East Renfrewshire by Sandra Douglas, who, while out shopping with her teacher daughter for Christmas, was shocked to find that she had clothes for pupils at her school on her list. Such clothing banks, of which there are now around twenty, are supplied chiefly by parents who can afford it picking up extra items when they buy for their own children. More of these are needed, particularly in Glasgow, which Douglas (contactable at email@example.com) says would benefit from around twenty such organisations.
Laptops, tablets and phones
(£0 - £300)
The shelves of technology stores now jostle with back to school deals. Mumsnet - the online forum for mums - is littered with people asking whether their kids need laptops or tablets for the start of secondary school. A 2015 survey by uswitch - a price comparison service - astonishingly found that parents were sending their children back to school with £270 worth of gadgets in their backpacks. But is all this really necessary?
Last year Glasgow City Council issued guidance to head teachers not to set homework using computers so that poorer children would feel less stigmatised. CPAG's Cost Of The School Day report advised: "Homework requiring computers, internet access, software and printers means that some children and young people struggle to access the resources needed to complete homework." It observed, "Some children thought staff might assume they had computers and internet access - "they say, oh you have all these gadgets" (Boy, P7) - but 40 per cent of people in the Greater Glasgow area are still offline".
Surprise costs
That CD from the special music project, the set of school photographs, the artwork created as part of a fundraiser, donations to a chosen charity – the school year is littered with unexpected, optional costs that can leave parents out of pocket, and struggling children feeling excluded.
Fancy dress
(£0 - £30)
Wee Callum wants to be the Cat In The Hat for World Book Day. Jenny wants to be Wonder Woman for Halloween. Are you going to get out the sewing box or fork out for the ready made costume from the supermarket? There are at least two times a year when almost every primary school child seems to be expected to turn out in fancy dress: Halloween and World Book Day. Then there are pyjama days, which currently really don't require pyjamas, but onesies, preferably in the form of a Pokemon character. It all adds up.
(£20 - £200)
Stretch limos, suit hire, salon hair, the cost of the end of school party just seems to keep on escalating. Around 95% of British schools now hold a US style prom. A UK poll by online retailer Spartoo found that the average cost of a prom outfit is £102, with 14 per cent of parents shelling out three times that.
Equipment for outdoor activities
(£6 - £150)
Going on an outdoor residential trip, then get ready to fork out at least £40 for a pair of boots? And that's before you buy the waterproofs. Not everyone has the basics to cover being in the great outdoors. CPAG's Cost Of The School Day report observes: "Residential trips require appropriate clothes for day and bedtime, toiletries, a bag, spending money...On one residential trip, some children brought sturdy outdoor shoes and outdoor clothes while others had no clothes to change with and duvets from home instead of the suggested £6 supermarket sleeping bag."
Day tripping
It's a minimum of £8 to go to the pantomime, and £4.50 for the summer trip to the beach. While the day trips offered by schools are often subsidised they do still frequently come at a cost to parents, which can prove particularly challenging when they have multiple children to pay for.
Overseas School trips
(£0 - £1800)
Overseas school trips are perhaps the most fearsome cost that parents struggle with - and which, for the poorest seem forever beyond the realms of possibility – though many schools do their best to help worse off pupils. School trips away range from the residential outdoor learning trips most primary schools offer for P6s or P7s to, at Secondary School, trip-of-a-lifetime adventures in Africa. For the poorest families just getting a child passport - cost £46 - can prove prohibitive.
Top Edinburgh school James Gillespie's, for instance, lists on its calendar from 2016/17 a trip to South Africa at £1800, a tour of the trenches in Belgium and France for £600, Catalonia for £650, and a modern studies trip to New York and Washington that comes in at £1600.
"What we've found," says CPAG's Sara Spencer, "is that there are some children whose parents are never going to be able to afford to go on these trips and so they don't go on these trips. So they aren't getting the opportunities that wealthier children are getting. But pretty much every school we've worked with works really hard to try to find places and do something about this."
In CPAG's recent research in Dundee, the P7 residential trip was identified as the biggest cost of the year. "Costs ranged from £140- £290. Children spoke about missing the P7 trip because of cost. This also meant they missed out on the excitement in the run-up to the trip, opportunity to have new experiences and shared memories with their classmates."
After school sports activities
(£0 - £300)
What you can expect to pay for after school sports activities varies hugely across the country. Alison Payne, Research Director at the think-tank Reform Scotland, has investigated the variation in costs for the Active Schools programme run by Scottish Government funded Sport Scotland, and delivered through different local authorities. The range was huge. "Glasgow's were all free," she said, "whereas Edinburgh charges." Among the more expensive classes were, for example, skiing courses for £45 in East Renfrewshire, and surfing in East Lothian for £40.
"We aren't saying," she says, "that all the activities should be free to everyone. Having a nominal cost to the kids is fine, but you also have to have provision to make it free for disadvantaged kids. What we felt is there's a very easy way of managing it so that the disadvantaged kids get it for free. In the Edinburgh system, you pay online. You could apply a credit to those in receipt of free school meals, and give them preferential treatment, to try to insure that they get access."
Music Tuition
(£0 - £316)
Free music tuition is gradually disappearing from schools in Scotland. Currently a post code lottery exists, in which some councils are charging eye-watering, yet still subsidised, fees for music lessons and other offer them free. Stirling council, for instance charges £258 for a year of tuition, with reduced fees of £66 per year for those on free school meals, Aberdeenshire council charges £316 a year for individual lessons. Yet Edinburgh Council offers free music tuition as does Glasgow City with its recently established free music4all programme. Of course some parents do, in any case, fork out for private lessons, which cost on average around £15 per half hour.
Earlier this year EIS, the teacher's union, slammed the reduction in Instrumental Music Services across Scotland. General Secretary Larry Flanagan accused local authorities of delivering "the privatisation of instrumental music provision by stealth."
Private Tutors
(£300 upwards)
Two years ago the Sutton Trust published a report on the rise in parents paying for tutoring in which it described "an escalating arms race in education", and in which the proportion of children in the UK getting private tuition had risen by a third over a decade, to 25%. Scotland, however, has far lower take-up of private tuition than any area in England. Tutors cost, on average, around £30 an hour.
After school care
(£2000 upwards)
According to The Family and Childcare trust, in Scotland parents of primary-school age children will pay an average of £55 a week for an after school club, or £62 for pick-up and afternoon care by a childminder.
(£380 upwards)
Primary school lunches cost around £2.00 per meal, while secondary school prices are slightly higher, at closer to £2.50. While Scotland does provide free school meals for P1-3, and worse off families, lunch is still a source of financial worry for many parents – and a way in which some children can feel excluded, particularly at secondary school level, when frequently children go out of school to buy their lunches.


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doctor librarian ordered. The idea really started with a mural that was started for the library. Working with the artist we came up with "An Eye on the Future".
This is a picture of the start of the mural. The focus of the eye will reflect the change of the printed word. I am hoping that the mural gets completed soon. Unfortunately, we have had some difficulty getting it finished, but that is another story.
In thinking about this concept of An Eye on the Future, I wanted to think of something to take it a step further. Why did this really matter? What I came up with was this:
The FRMS Media Center - Where we have an eye on the future so students can Dream*, Discover, and Design. I will be incorporating this into my emails, flyers, etc. Pretty much everything that is published by the library will include this slogan.
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Rajesh Pratap's line is bright, shiny
RPS's designs don't sport bling but that doesn't stop them from being shiny and eye-catching, says Mishty Varma. Pics | Download | Sizzlers | Videos | Styleindia Updated: Sep 03, 2006 22:11 IST
A Mediocre's Prayer *
Our father, who should be in Heaven,
Fit, they say, is the name of the Game
Hour time has come
Can this work still be done
On girth, as it is on length!
Give us this day our daily thread
From form-fitting and loose-flowing, Rajesh Pratap Singh's collection ran the gamut, from floor-length affairs to stretch-pencil skirts to slightly loose trousers to undulating knee-length skirts and finally mini-shorts. Tops sported a wide variety of necklines, one even going so far as to be a hoodie. Some of the most attractive outfits were the formal-looking knee-length skirt-blouse ensembles, picked out in appliquéd cut-work.
Give us the courage to stay with our whites
And forgive us our trespasses into brights
That stark white ruled the ramp was blindingly obvious. Now and then you could find some relief when the white got alleviated by equally blinding banana-boat-republic lemons, just perfect for a zingy summer. Then came the pastels – baby pinks, pale greens, light grey-blues. The range of the spectrum began to be followed and the colours mellowed to deeper – if equally vibrant – hues of oranges and reds before the ramp was hijacked by shimmering silvery-grey short dresses with bold print.
Buzz: 7
Late-o-meter: 30 minutes
Wearability: 5
Lead us askance…
Deliver us from the popular stance
For some real Hard Romance
The print remains large and floral and largely floral (we really mean the 'large' bit!), and does it work brilliantly against the shorter dresses and tops!
Give us the Mind to make changes in Time
Minimalism, waaat you taaak?
Clinical glamour is our Mind Block…
Eye-catching and dazzling, Rajesh's collection has interesting cuts and silhouettes. We'd definitely love to see more of this.
For never and… whenever!
Say When?!
Next spring, next summer and we can barely wait.
* The Mediocre's Prayer, written by an anonymous writer, forms the theme of Rajesh Pratap Singh's spring/summer line for 2007.
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Nicole Seligman
Nicole Seligman (born 1957) is an American attorney and corporate director. She is Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Sony Corporation and President of Sony Corporation of America, and has received national attention in the United States for her representation of Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North during the Iran-Contra hearings and of President Bill Clinton during his impeachment trial.
Early life and education
She earned a B.A., Magna Cum Laude, from Harvard College (Radcliffe) in 1978, and, in 1983, a J.D., Magna Cum Laude, from Harvard Law School,[1] where she edited the Harvard Law Review.[2] In between college and law school (1978-1980), she worked as associate editorial page editor for Hong Kong's Asian Wall Street Journal (1978-1980).[1] After law school, she clerked for Judge Harry T. Edwards at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (1983-1984) and Justice Thurgood Marshall on the Supreme Court of the United States (1984-1985).[1]
Seligman began her career in the private sector as a partner at Williams & Connolly LLP in Washington, D.C. Only shortly after joining the firm, she was assigned to assist partner Brendan Sullivan in representing Lt. Col. North before Congressional hearing and at his trial. Eleven years later, her more senior partner, David Kendall, President Clinton's outside counsel, asked for her assistance. She appeared with Clinton when he testified before the grand jury in the Monica Lewinsky scandal, and she spoke on his behalf before the Senate at the impeachment trial.[3] Her other clients at Williams & Connolly included large media organizations such as CNN (in the Operation Tailwind matter), ABC, and occasionally the National Enquirer (which was primarily represented by Kendall).[2]
In September 2001, she was recruited by Howard Stringer, CEO of Sony Corporation of America, to become an Executive Vice President and General Counsel. In June 2003, she became Corporate Executive Officer of the worldwide Sony Corporation. When Stringer became Sony Corporation CEO in June 2005, Seligman rose to become General Counsel of that corporation, retaining the same role at SCA.[1] She became President of Sony Corporation of America on June 27, 2012.[4]
In August 2013, the Council on CyberSecurity announced that Seligman is a member of the organization's Advisory Board. [5]
Personal life
She is married to Joel I. Klein, former Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education and former U.S. Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division.[6]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Official Sony biography of Nicole Seligman. Accessed November 26, 2006.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Franken, Bob. "Second female attorney argues for Clinton before Senate." Accessed November 26, 2006.
- ↑ Marcus, Ruth. "Clinton's Least Known Lawyer." November 18, 1999. Accessed November 26, 2006.
- ↑ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303404704577312033194590006.html
- ↑ http://www.counciloncybersecurity.org/about-us/advisory-board
- ↑ New York Times: "In a Most Private Kennedy, a Lure of Public Duty" By DEBORAH SONTAG January 18, 2009
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
I was running late this morning, due to the fact that I needed to get on the road super early in order to make it to work on time with the horrible road conditions. I was pretty irritated that I had to go in at all. The elementary & high school was delayed two hours because of the snow, but the preschool wasn't! Ugh.
So breakfast was grab 'n go: A Kashi Trail Mix granola bar and a banana.
This was a big deal for me, since I hate bananas. Don't get me wrong, I love the flavor of them, so I can eat them in things. But the texture of them makes me gag. Can't help it.
I didn't have time to make lunch to bring with me either, and I wasn't able to do it last night because I fell asleep reaaaaaaallllllllllly early. So I grabbed a Lean Cuisine from the freezer. I'd picked up a couple of them several months ago for "just-in-case" days like today.
It honestly didn't taste too bad, but it was TEENY TINY. I was quite hungry afterward. I also had a tangerine with it.
When I got home from work (and running to the Dollar Store for a few things), I made supper right away. Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry.
It was really spicy, and my mouth is still on fire! But it was delicious. Ok I'm going to relax and watch Cold Case reruns on TNT. Good night everyone!


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Last night, Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison handed down his second Federal Budget.
Here's a roundup of some of the key proposals put forward, and a look at how they might affect your financial goals — whether you're starting out in your working life, building a career and family, or enjoying the fruits of your labour in retirement.
Remember, at this stage these are just proposals and not yet law. As such, they could change as legislation passes through parliament.
Housing affordability
First Home Super Saver Scheme
To help first home buyers save a deposit more quickly, it is proposed that from 1 July 2017 they will be able to make voluntary contributions of up to $15,000 per year to their super, to a lifetime total of $30,000, to save a deposit for their first home.
For example, these contributions could be made by salary sacrificing from pre-tax pay or by making non-concessional (after-tax) contributions.
Withdrawals of the contributed amounts, along with associated investment earnings, will be allowed from 1 July 2018. After-tax contributions won't be subject to tax when withdrawn, while concessional (before-tax) contributions will be taxed at your marginal tax rate, less a 30% tax offset.
The scheme will be administered by the Australian Taxation Office.
Foreign property ownership
The government is proposing an annual charge on foreign property owners who own properties remaining vacant or unavailable for rent for at least six months of the year. This annual charge will be equivalent to the foreign investment application fee.
There are also plans to restrict foreign ownership of new residential developments to 50%, with the aim of increasing stock in new housing developments available for Australians.
Boosting your super when downsizing
Currently, people aged between 65 and 75 who want to make voluntary super contributions must satisfy a work test, and people over 75 are generally unable to contribute to their super.
The government has proposed that from 1 July 2018, people aged 65 and over will be able to make an after-tax contribution to their super of up to $300,000 from the sale of their family home.
Both members of a couple will be able to take advantage of this proposal, meaning $600,000 per couple can be contributed to super.
These contributions are in addition to any other concessional (before-tax) or non-concessional (after-tax) contributions you're eligible to make.
To qualify, the property sold needs to have been your main place of residence for at least 10 years, but there are no restrictions imposed in relation to work status or your super balance.
Increasing the Medicare levy
The Medicare levy, which is based on your taxable income, is proposed to increase from 2% to 2.5% from 1 July 2019. The increase will be used to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Property investors
The government is proposing that from 1 July 2017 travel expenses incurred in inspecting, maintaining or collecting rent on residential investment properties will no longer be tax deductible. Residential property investors will continue to be able to deduct fees paid to real estate agents or other property managers for these services.
It is proposed that depreciation deductions for plant and equipment, which include things like dishwashers and ceiling fans, in residential investment property will also be limited to the actual expenditure incurred by the investor. This is to ensure successive purchasers of a property cannot depreciate assets beyond their actual cost.
The government has announced plans to allocate more funding per student to most schools, which will amount to an extra $18.6 billion over 10 years. As part of the plan, some schools may lose Commonwealth funding and others may not receive as much.
The government has proposed a phased increase to uni fees, with the cost of a four-year course set to increase by between $2,000-$3,600. By 2022, students will be paying 7.5% more for a university degree.
If you've deferred the payment of your fees by using the government's Higher Education Loan Program (HELP), the income level at which you'll have to start repaying the debt is proposed to change. Currently, HELP debts become repayable once you are earning $55,874, but the government is proposing to reduce this amount to $42,000 from 1 July 2018.
Social security
Pensioner Concession Card
If you lost your Pensioner Concession Card due to the assets test changes that came in on 1 January 2017, it is proposed that this benefit will be reinstated.
Pensioner residency requirement changes
Currently, to be eligible for the Age Pension or Disability Support Pension applicants must have 10 years of total Australian qualifying residency, which must include at least one period of a minimum of five years of continuous residency.
It is proposed that from 1 July 2018 applicants will need to have:
- 15 years of continuous Australian residency
- 10 years of continuous Australian residency, with five of those years between the ages of 16-65, or
- 10 years of continuous Australian residency without having received an activity-tested income support payment (eg Newstart) for a cumulative period of five years.
Energy assistance payment
It is also proposed people receiving a qualifying income support payment will receive a one-off payment of $75 for singles and $125 for couples to assist with energy bills.
Small business
The government has announced a proposed extension to 30 June 2018 of the accelerated depreciation rules for small businesses. This will allow businesses with annual aggregated turnover of less than $10 million to immediately deduct purchases of eligible assets costing less than $20,000 where first used, or installed ready for use, by 30 June 2018.
Want to know more?
View a brief video below from AMP's cheif economist Shane Oliver or visit AMP Capital's Federal Budget page for more detailed analysis of key Budget measures, or visit the government's Federal Budget website. And remember, the proposals may change as they pass through Parliament.
Your financial adviser can help explain how the Budget proposals might affect you. If you don't have an adviser, we can help you find one here, or you can call us on 131 267 from 8.30am to 7pm (AEST) Monday to Friday.
What does the budget mean for investors?
For more commentary and to watch a video from AMP's Chief Economist Shane Oliver on the Federal Budget 2017-18.
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It is worth noting a few things about Uncle Thulu in my faction. First he can fly (he has a gyrocopter but I will just pretend that he can fly). However if he gets shot on a 8-10 you shoot his wings which then might malfunction. Second his walking stick doubles as a bludgeon and a pistol. Pretty snazzy!
|Cthulhu model I got of trademe (NZ ebay). I think it was part of the Call of Cthulhu RPG game
I think this guy is pretty cool.
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|Body style
|Engine size
|999 cc
|Fuel type
|Number of doors
|Number of seats
|Gearbox type
|CO2 emissions
|99 g/km
|Insurance group
|Standard manufacturer's warranty (miles)
|No details available
|Standard manufacturer's warranty (years)
|2 years
|Standard paintwork guarantee
|3 years
Performance & economy
|Fuel consumption (urban)
|55.4 mpg
|Fuel consumption (extra urban)
|74.3 mpg
|Fuel consumption (combined)
|65.7 mpg
|0 - 60 mph
|14.0 seconds
|Top speed
|101 mph
|Engine power
|68 bhp
|Engine torque
|70.07 lbs/ft
|1460 mm
|Height inclusive of roof rails
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|3962 mm
|2538 mm
|2004 mm
|Width including mirrors
|No details available
|Fuel tank capacity
|50 litres
|Minimum kerb weight
|960 kg
|Interior features
|Exterior features
|External Temperature Gauge
|Rear Wash Wipe
|12V Power Socket
|15in Steel Wheel with Chrome Wheel Trim
|Glove Box Vent
|Body Coloured Bumpers
|2 Front Speakers Plus 2 Tweeters
|Electrically Operated and Heated Door Mirrors
|Driver Seat Height Adjustment
|Full Size Spare Wheel
|Radio/CD and 3.5 mm Jack for External Audio Device
|Passenger and Driver Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors
|Trip Computer
|Manual Air Conditioning
|Steering Column Remote Controls
|Upholstery - Black Horizon Cloth
|Heated Rear Screen
|Height and Reach Adjustable Steering Wheel
|Electric Front Windows with One Touch Electric Front Drivers Window
|Cruise Control with Speed Alarm/Speed Limiter
|Rear Seat 3 Point ISOFIX Location Mounts x 2
|Third Brake Light
|Hill Assist
|Tyre Pressure Sensors
|Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD)
|Child Safety Door Locking
|Passenger Airbag with Deactivation Switch
|Daytime Running Lights
|Driver Airbag
|Centre Rear Seat Belt
|Thatcham Approved Cat 2 Immobiliser
|Electrically Assisted Power Steering
|Front Side Airbags and Front and Rear Curtain Airbags
|Head Restraints Front, Rear x 3
|Remote Control Central Locking
|ABS with Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
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The Burlington Waterfront is continually a place that not only deepens human-human connections, but also human-nature connections. A lot of my favorite memories of my first year of college have occurred at my phenology spot. At the first sign of spring, many students were walking down to the water to observe the beauty of the … Continue reading
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The temperatures are beginning to fluctuate slightly, having some warm days here and there, but still mostly cold days. I have not noticed any of the trees at my location beginning to flower. There was definitely signs of movement in the water out by the docks, so I could tell that the fish and possibly … Continue reading
Miami Beach
During spring break, I was visiting Miami Beach. I found that this area is very similar and very different to my usual phenology site for many reasons. This is a place that is used for very recreational reasons, just like the Burlington Waterfront Park. It is a place that continually gets people outdoors and allows … Continue reading
I think my phenology place classifies as a wetland, mostly because of its proximity to Lake Champlain. The Burlington Waterfront Park was created with the intention of bringing the water and the land together. This area is home to many water activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating. The Waterfront has changed quite a bit … Continue reading
Wildlife and Winter
The Burlington Waterfront has changed a lot since the last time I was there. The lake has been frozen over in this area to the point where people and animals have been walking on the ice. The trees are still bare because most of them are deciduous. The footprints and wildlife prints seen were mostly … Continue reading
Land Use History
The Burlington Waterfront was once one of the largest lumber ports in the country. Most of its area was taken up for storing and transportation of lumber. The waterfront at this time was characterized by being very industrialized and commercial. In the 20th century, the lumber industry started to wind down and the waterfront became … Continue reading
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Piankatank River, Deltaville, Virginia
Deltaville, Virginia The Blue Heron lands on the dock. Stalking through the shallows, he looks for his prey. The water is cold and crisp. He can see straight to the sandy bottom. Watching from afar, the owners of the dock stand amazed. They are not out swimming and boating like they are in the summer … Continue reading
Waterfront in October
As the air begins to cool, the leaves on the trees of the area surrounding the waterfront park are starting to change color. The amount of people who come to visit this area is becoming less and less. This is causing it to be quieter and more serene. There are no longer many boats and … Continue reading
My Place
My place is located at the Waterfront Park in downtown Burlington. I chose this location because I am fascinated with the tidal activity of this place, and it is also a place that is visited by many people who come to Burlington. One can get there by either taking a bus down to the waterfront … Continue reading


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Monday, 21 August 2017
Moving Along with the Times - Something beginning with 'B'
A quick and easy way to colour these images is to use the marker pens and an aqua painter. I've used very vanilla card stock so you need to be quick and not too fussy so that the card doesn't get too wet. Using the acetate sheet from my stamp a ma jig or indeed a plastic bag if you don't have the acetate, add patches of colour to the sheet with marker pens. Lift the colour with a slightly damp aqua painter brush and add to your image. It allows you to add some light and shade as the colour fades and is really quick to do.
I created a little depth on the card on the left by adding double layers of stampin' dimensional to the back of the pot before adhereing to the card. The new mini or baby dimensional as they are known in my house, are perfect for the raising the scissor handles.
Please do join us in our challenge over at MOVING ALONG WITH THE TIMES. We'd love to see what you create sharing something beginning with 'B'.
Hugs Zx
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Perfect for a creative person.
B for brilliant Zoe - worth waiting for I'd say, I love the image and the background stamp too, JxReplyDelete
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Thanks for making your beautiful card for my challenge theme this fortnight. The challenge post looks so good with everyone's creations using all 'B' things.
Have a good weekend.
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They look fab Zoe, thank you, xxxReplyDelete
Hi I'm Zoe Tant Stampin Up UK Independent Demonstrator. Thank you for visiting my blog please do also visit my website www.zoetant.stampinup.net thank you
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I used to live down the street from Facebook's headquarters on Hamilton Avenue in sunny Palo Alto. In fact, their humble little office was next door to my yoga studio and right around the corner from my grocery store. I walked by their office several times a week but I didn't really know what "the facebook" was (it was for people younger than me for sure!) but had heard my (younger) sisters mention it. I (finally) joined facebook — albeit in a limited, partial and certainly not everyday way — so I could see pictures of my family. We don't live in the same place and with facebook, I can see pictures of the cookies they baked last night.
Fast forward to today: Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, is in China today. PC Magazine reports that he is vacationing there with his girlfriend. Priscilla Chan is a Chinese American with family in China. Today Zuckerberg met with Baidu chief executive Robin Li and toured the company's offices in Beijing. Baidu is the largest search engine in China.
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are blocked in China, along with Radio Free Asia's site. Google pulled out of China earlier this year and began automatically redirecting everyone using Google.cn to Google.com.hk, the Hong Kong search engine which offers uncensored searches in simplified Chinese.
Months before Google pulled out of China, Google's Senior Vice President for Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer David Drummond, wrote in Google's official blog:
Just so we all know the lay of the land behind the Great Firewall.
In an October 16th interview at Stanford University (also in my old neighborhood), Zuckerberg said that he has been taking daily Mandarin lessons and would like to expand Facebook into China: "How can you connect the whole world if you leave out 1.6 billion people?"
Due to China's firewall, most people in China aren't familiar with Facebook because if they type the site in their browser they get the message '404 NOT Found'. If there's one thing I've learned about facebook since I (reluctantly) joined, it's that sharing and openness are at its very core. And I believe that that is a good thing. (As long as you have your privacy settings!) Whether with his personal or professional interests in mind, can the world's youngest billionaire convince China to open up? Maybe after suffering from news and information (not to mention Facebook access) withdrawal during his two-week vacation, he'll be convinced of the need for more openness and less censorship in China.


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Configuring Orthanc simply consists in copying and adapting the default configuration file. This file is in the JSON file format. You can generate a sample configuration file with the following call:
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Then, start Orthanc by giving it the path to the modified Configuration.json path as a command-line argument:
$ Orthanc ./Configuration.json
The default configuration file would:
ORTHANC that listens on the port 4242.
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To obtain more diagnostic, you can use the
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to a directory. In such a case, Orthanc will load all the files with a
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Court-Ordered and School-Mandated Community Service
Animal Friends offers the opportunity for those with court-ordered or school-mandated community service to complete their hours at Animal Friends, subject to limitations. There will be no direct contact with animals during court-ordered or school-mandated community service hours.
Animal Friends will not accept individuals who have been convicted of the following crimes/offenses:
Animal Friends can immediately decline court-ordered or school-mandated community service credit for failure or refusal to disclose the specific offense(s), and/or the failure or refusal to provide written documentation to Animal Friends of such offenses.
Animal Friends reserves the right to deny any individual in need of court-ordered or school-mandated community service hours the ability to volunteer with the organization based on the nature, type and/or specifics of their offense. Animal Friends will not be a party before the specific Court which orders the service, there is no jurisdiction over the organization and the Courts cannot order Animal Friends to allow an individual to volunteer with our organization.
Animal Friends conducts a background check on each applicant and reserves the right to deny any individual in need of court-ordered or school-mandated community serves based on the results.
The types of offences that are allowed include:
If you wish to complete court-ordered community service with Animal Friends, your first step will be to complete an application by clicking here.
Once Your Application is Completed
If you application is accepted, a member of the Volunteer Department will contact you to arrange a meeting. Please bring a form of photo identification as well as your summary of charges with you to your meeting. There is also a $20 non-refundable processing fee required prior to beginning your service to cover paperwork and volunteer materials. Cash payments only are accepted and are due at the time of your meeting.
Volunteers must be at least 13 years of age to complete their service with Animal Friends. Volunteers younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to the initial meeting. Community service volunteers are not required to attend the Getting Started orientation before starting their service. Individuals volunteering through our court-ordered and school-mandated community service program must adhere to these expectations.
To schedule an appointment, contact our Volunteer Department.
Please note: Our volunteers, who work directly with our animals, are required to go through specialized training to do so. Because of this, our court-ordered community service opportunities do not include direct animal-handling activities.


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A car valeting service looks after the cleaning and polishing of cars, both on the inside and the outside. Owners of private cars as well as garages and car rental companies, who have to keep up a large fleet of cars in good shape, need the services of car valets. While the chief business is cleaning, a car valet needs to have great marketing skills too. A car valet should discuss the details with a customer, and present his recommendations, before he initiates work. He should scrutinize the car thoroughly after finishing. On the exterior, the windscreen, the bodywork, the paintwork, the wheels and the tyres need cleaning.Simply go Viral and Click Site of car valet dublin
On the inside, the engine as well as the windows and upholstery need the same. Mud flaps and similar small parts might have to be changed. If you wish to take up car valeting, you can establish on your own or look for job with a company. You can work part-time as well as full time. If you wish to become a mobile car valet you'll need your own car, and driving license, and will need to take the required equipments. If you want to be a car valet, you'll need to learn how to handle these equipments well. You should be accustomed with the several kinds of paint used on cars.
The option of cleaning materials and technique depend on this. You should be aware of the safety issues, as some of the cleansing agents are poisonous. It takes approximately three hours to spruce up a car. The work is fatiguing. Your fitness level should be high and you should be ready to work outdoors in the heat or rain. Good focus and attention to detail are necessary. You shouldn't miss the smallest speck of mud or the littlest scratch. So is communication skill. You need to figure out what your client's necessities are and offer him all the advice you can.
Cleaning the auto body-Prior to the body washing begins, tidy the boot close as well as the entryways by making use of a paint brush or a clean. Make use of a steel wheel cleaner if your car births compound bargains in case they're shrouded in brake neat or heaps of planet. Following dash the entire lorry with an activity movie cleaner ideally, the non-scathing one to permit hassle complimentary relaxing of the dirt. After that essentially hand-wash the auto by using a cleaning expert. To complete, give the auto with a last flush utilizing your power washer and also after that get it completely dry utilizing a miniaturized scale fiber textile.


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A global financial services software company, Misys implemented DocuSign to digitize and streamline contract workflow. They ensure a more efficient and expedited turnaround time of contracts from international partners. Through DocuSign's secure Digital Transaction Management (DTM) platform and enterprise integrations with Salesforce and Netsuite, Misys delivers best-in-class service worldwide.


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Taking Teaching Forward
I have been weighing up the implications of your the Crispin Weston's post, "Education's Coming Revolution", as it poses the question:
"whether it is realistic to expect ordinary teachers, wanting to do an ordinary job, to meet the aspirations of the more ambitious educationalists".
I have been troubled by this because I recognise the situation where teachers seem able to deliver programmes of learning but do not seem to invent teaching approaches or learning situations based on theoretical concepts or new ideas. I see the reality and I hear people say, "Good teachers are born not made." I get it but I don't like it.
Then I read his new post today (Good Lord! Where's the Digital Literacy) and I agree, taking learning objectives or selected skills and creating irresistible learning opportunities is absolutely the teacher's job. It should be incumbent on every teacher to see this as their responsibility and to have the appropriate skills to be able to ensure this kind of learning.
Weston recounts a presentation at a NAACE conference where the audience were asked to point out the creativity in the new Key Stage 1 Programme of Study. He suggests that it is the teacher's role to take the statements and turn them into creative learning opportunities rather than it being enshrined in the objectives.
Any Key Stage 1 teacher who cannot read the programme of study and (a) not want to turn that into something that is engaging and creative for 5-7 year olds and (b) who doesn't consider what Piaget or the pantheon of child development might offer to the planning process isn't being the best teacher they can be.
I recognise there may be a shortage of teachers such as this and maybe these skills are rare but I challenge the idea that we have to make do. These staff are degree educated and they demand a professional status and salary. Then why do we not expect the same level of professional development and self study that we would expect of doctors, nurses, lawyers, civil engineers etc. If these are the required skills of teachers then they need to be expected and they need to be supported to be effected.
I'm not sure we can rely on good teachers being born, I think we need to ensure that good teachers are made. This begins with training and professional expectations. Then we all acknowledge that a teacher qualification is only the beginning and after that the learning begins. The current understanding of CPD in schools delivered through staff meetings and one day courses would need to change. Personal reflection, ongoing self study and mentorship would become the tools of change.
This echoes Dylan Wiliam's view that we, "Love the one you're with." The current muscular leadership approach to dispose of every teacher who is currently underperforming has two problems. Firstly, there aren't a wealth of teachers waiting to take up the positions of those we lose. Secondly, it believes the myth that teachers leave training as finished products that are ready to take up every challenge over the next thirty years. If we challenge this way of thinking then we need to accept that great teachers can be made and we need an approach to ensure this.
I want it all, a high quality curriculum providing creative opportunities and all teachers able to deliver it.


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See A&M turn an unwieldy butternut squash into sweet, melting slices (topped with an utterly addictive sage pesto) in melissav's recipe for Caramelized Butternut Squash Wedges with a Sage Hazelnut Pesto. And don't miss Amanda's no-nonsense method for removing hazelnut skins.
This week's videos were once again shot and edited by talented filmmaker Elena Parker.


text: The Canon PowerShot G3 X can shoot stills and frames in a stunning quality. Combining the versatility of a 25x zoom lens, the premium imaging performance of a 1.0-type sensor and an extensive range of features, this compact digital camera will unleash creativity which you'll be proud to share. Shoot any subject, near or far Boasting a sharp 24mm, ultra-wide angle zoom lens you'll be able to shoot photographs and movies in amazing detail. It's great in low light too thanks to a combination of a 1.0-type 20.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 processor. What's more, there is no need to worry about camera shake either thanks to an intelligent optical Image Stabilizer. This will enable the camera to automatically adapt and ensures that sharp, detailed photos and videos are captured very time – even at full zoom or handheld in low light. Shooting recordings Record in Full HD with a variety of frame rates and benefit from movie-making features including full manual control, MF Peaking and HDMI live output. Better still, the Advanced 5-axis Dynamic Image Stabilizer provides consistent stabilisation for your footage while versatile audio recording via microphone and headphone jacks capture high quality sound. Share your images and stories With Wi-Fi and NFC wireless connections, the Canon camera can quickly transfer your shots to smartphones or tablets. You can even back up new images to the cloud using Image Sync and synchronise it to your personal computer and Smartphone. Using your smartphone or tablet can even enable you to shoot remotely. This makes it easy to include yourself in group shots or shoot wildlife photos. Expert controls Putting you in full control is a large, high resolution (1,620k dots) tiltable LCD touch screen and a range of dials. There is even a Touch AF so you can achieve an accurate and smooth focus. And increasing your creative options is RAW file support, a built-in ND filter and BULB exposure mode. Cases Take care of your new camera with one of our cases. Click here to view the range. Note: Please check the compatibility with your camera.


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The garden is said to be the most important room in your home. The British weather means that you can only really enjoy your garden during the summer months. That's why you need to make the most out of it. This guide will show you how to improve the garden so the whole family can enjoy it.
Garden for the Whole Family
It's often difficult to design a garden which is loved by the whole family. It's either completely devoted to the adults with lots of nice plants, or is dominated by a huge trampoline. However, with some careful consideration and planning it's possible to design a garden everyone will love.
All kids love exploring their environment and they are all interested in the world around them. If you have older children then consider fitting a pond. Kids will love looking for newts, fish and frogs. You can also plant evergreen shrubs to create shelter. This will help the kids play and explore the wilderness in the safety of your back garden.
Play equipment
A nice looking swing and slide set can be installed in most gardens without taking up too much space.
However if you have a small garden then look for play equipment which can be collapsed and tidied away when not in use. This will keep everyone happy.
Choosing Plants
When you choose plants you should carefully think about your kids. Although you might love roses, you should probably avoid them. The thorns can cause injuries and aren't really child friendly. Instead choose plants and flowers which are robust and will not scratch your kids.
Your kids might even enjoy growing their own plants and vegetables. If you have space then consider letting them have a corner of the garden so they can practice growing their own vegetables. Raised beds are ideal for this since you can help weed. Your kids will feel extremely proud when the whole family is eating their vegetables. If you are looking to improve your garden but do not have the time you could always get a local gardener to come in and complete the job for you.


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Article: Volume 43 Number 10 Page 928 - December 2016
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Medical Emergency: A Review of the Available Guidance Regarding Management of Medical Emergencies in Primary Dental Care
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Abstract: This article provides an overview of the recent changes in guidance relating to the management of medical emergencies in primary dental care in the UK. The guidance relating to automated external defibrillators is also presented. The expectations of our regulatory bodies are discussed, as are the requirements for continued professional development. The potential shortcomings of the changes to the guidance are also discussed, as well as proposed solutions, such as the development of algorithms to use in a dental practice setting.
Clinical relevance: All dental practitioners should be able to deal with medical emergencies in their practice.
Author notes: Suzanne Lello, MOralSurg RCSEng, MFDS RCSEd, MJDF RCSEng, BChD(Hons), Clinical Teaching Fellow in Oral Surgery (email@example.com), Julie Burke, PhD, FDS RCS, BChD, Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Oral Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Leeds and Kathryn Taylor, PhD, FDS RCS(Oral Surg), FDS RCS, BDS, BSc(Hons), Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Oral Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
Objective: To understand where to access the relevant guidance regarding medical emergencies and be up-to-date with changes to this guidance.


text: No one can deny the power of Pantone's 2017 color of the year greenery. Is the ideal shade to brighten up even the darkest of spaces. But rather than overload with your place with monochrome, bring greenery in through rich fabrication. The grass is greener on the other side, but the greenery is greener on the fabric side. Couches, chairs and drapes are just the start.


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Cuffed ChinosJuly 31, 2014
Over 4th of July weekend, yes, a couple weekends ago, I know, but I'm behind and I'm working on it, I broke out my new favorite chinos from Gap. I love the boyfriend look, with the longer length and rolling/cuffing the hem, it looks like you stole them out of his closet. I paired it with a boxy top to balance the length and boyfriend feel.
Seriously the perfect outfit for a comfy weekend. Being comfortable and looking pulled together is like the ultimate win when it comes to fashion and style, and obviously my Jacks fit in perfectly with the look, along with my new favorite summer braid! And I realize I have no makeup on in these pictures, but during the summer, I mostly go without! Just some of my favorite moisturizer/sunscreen and a little sunshine is all I need.
Top & Chinos: Gap // Handbag: Michael Kors // Sandals: Jack Rogers


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Over 5 percent of people in the United States develop a kidney stone at some point in their lives, reports the National Kidney Foundation. There are two main types of kidney stones: calcium stones and uric acid stones. While genetic predisposition, obesity or infection may cause some kidney stones to develop, others may be directly linked to your diet. In a Harvard Medical School blog, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center assistant professor Dr. Melanie Hoenig says kidney stone patients may be able to help prevent further stone development by limiting their intake of certain foods. Ask your doctor for help in designing a balanced kidney stone diet.
Control Your Sodium
Hoenig says that if your diet contains too much sodium, your risk of future calcium-based kidney stones may be increased because a high level of sodium in your body causes the calcium concentration of urine to rise. Limit yourself to no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day. Avoid processed, prepackaged, canned and frozen foods in favor of whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and unprocessed meats. Look for low- or no-sodium brands of bread and dairy products. Do not use salt at the table or when cooking; instead, use herbs, spices, juice, vinegar or sodium-free seasoning mixes to add flavor to your food.
Get Enough Calcium
If you have a calcium-based kidney stone, limiting your calcium intake usually won't help: in fact, it may exacerbate the problem and possibly cause you to become deficient in a vital nutrient. Aim to reach your recommended daily allowance of calcium with low- or nonfat dairy products like milk, yogurt or cheese that are also low in sodium. Adults between ages 19 and 50 -- and men up to the age of 70 -- need 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily, while women over 51 and men over 70 should get 1,200 milligrams per day. Vegans and vegetarians can substitute calcium-fortified plant milks.
Watch Out for Oxalates
Oxalates are compounds found primarily in plant-based foods. If your diet doesn't include enough calcium or consists of too many high-oxalate items, these compounds may build up in your body and contribute to the development of kidney stones. Kidney stone patients should avoid foods with high concentrations of oxalates, including chocolate, nuts, spinach, strawberries, tea, beets, rhubarb and sweet potatoes. If you have calcium oxalate stones, your doctor can help you determine how many high-oxalate foods you can safely include in your daily meals.
Limit Purines
A diet that includes too many foods with a high purine content may increase a kidney stone patient's likelihood of developing uric acid-based kidney stones. Limit your consumption of purine-rich foods, including organ meats, seafood such as shrimp and lobster, fish such as sardines or anchovies, processed meats such as bacon or ham, dried beans and legumes, red meat, and certain vegetables like cauliflower, spinach and asparagus. Base your diet on whole grains, low- or nonfat dairy and low-purine fruits and vegetables.
Drink Plenty of Fluid
A kidney stone patient should drink at least eight 8-ounce cups of fluid each day, advises Hoenig. Plain water is best -- at least 50 percent of the fluid you drink per day should consist of water -- though the citrate in citrus drinks like 100 percent orange juice may help prevent the formation of kidney stones. To help you get enough, drink one 8-ounce glass of water every hour. Keep your caffeine consumption to no more than one or two cups of cola, coffee or tea per day.