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Beauty treatments for cosmetic purposes can be several and these have become well-known among the individuals today, that they are coming out with self-assurance for themselves in order to look good. Skincare is becoming one of the general medical processes and the different modalities of treatments are creating such interest among the general public. Even, new forms of Skin Beauty Instrument are being introduced by Skin Beauty Instrument Manufacturer to bring the modern cosmetic trial for the convenience of the customers. One more factor, that has driven individuals towards such procedure of skincare, is the factor of affordability due to the low cost of such beauty procedures.
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How to choose the best Facial Beauty Instrument?
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SPED Aide
Job Description
This employee is responsible for assisting the Director of Special Education in organizing and implementing an instructional, academic program for students with an IEP. This employee will assist SPED students in the classroom or small group setting, performing a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of SPED students. The special education paraprofessional performs related duties as required or assigned.
Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
Classroom Management:
- Assisting students in achieving academic success.
- Working with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class.
- Assisting with Social integration as needed.
- Assisting the classroom teacher with maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning for students who require services.
- Assisting with duties that require movement of students to areas on campus.
- Maintaining classroom environment conducive to effective learning by utilizing approved school-wide classroom management techniques as needed.
- Utilizing the Discipline Referral Flow Chart in documenting and processing behavior issues as needed.
- Follow approved schedules and procedures for starting and ending classes, and the transitioning of students.
- Understand all fire drill and lock down procedures.
Knowledge of Subject Matter:
- Communicating accurate knowledge of subject matter in a comprehensible manner using language and style appropriate to the learner.
- Applying concepts, laws, and rules relevant to subject matter.
- Demonstrating a breadth of subject matter knowledge that enables students to approach and relate topics from a variety of perspectives, interests, and points of view.
- Using the current references, materials, and technologies of the subject field in a manner appropriate to the developmental stage of the learner.
- Demonstrating the ability to check student comprehension of subject matter and providing accurate feedback to students.
Planning for Instruction:
- Assisting the Director of Special Education with preparation and implementation of lesson plans for student(s) based on IEP goals/needs and in accordance with the Academy's philosophy and curriculum system.
Delivery of Instruction:
- Providing academic assistance and support for individual and/or small groups of students.
- Assisting the Director of Special Education with effective utilization of media and technology. Assessment of Student Performance:
- Assisting the Director of Special Education with administration of appropriate assessments designed to measure student(s) progress.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative relations with other employees.
- Utilizing approved methods and forms for out-of-classroom referrals.
Professional Development Program:
- Continuing professional growth through educational in-service, meetings, and required training.
Other Responsibilities:
- Assisting the teacher with taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.
- Performing other responsibilities, as directed.
- Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrative staff which may include recess, lunch or parking lot duty.
- Attending all aides' meetings and professional development activities.
- Record arrival time upon entering the classroom on Electronic Time Card.
1. Fingerprint clearance card with IVP number
2. Experience working with students with disabilities.
3. High School Diploma or equivalent, AND
4. Associate's Degree, OR
5. 60 hours of college/university level course work, OR
6. Demonstrated proficiency on State assessment.
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Application Instructions
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!Apply Online
Posted: 11/3/2022
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: 1916

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HP LED Monitor, 18.5 inch, V197, Black
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We all long to be loved and accepted. It is part of our human nature. As children, we strive to fit in with our peers, and I believe it follows us into our adulthood. But, now as Christians, how does that impact our lives and ministry?
In the marketplace and ministry, there is unhealthy competition and jealousy. In the marketplace, it manifests by competing and striving to see who can produce more sales or impress the boss. In ministry, we are in competition and a power struggle to see who is more anointed, who has the leaders favor and who gets to prophesy and preach.
Ministry and marketplace aren't so different. In the marketplace, we long to climb the corporate ladder, but in ministry, we are also aiming for elevation desiring to be titled elder, deacon, pastor, prophet, evangelist or apostle.
What are the motives behind our spiritual elevation, and why do we have an unhealthy need to rise to the top as fast as we can? Jesus came to be a servant and serve humbly. While I do believe in titles and the fivefold office, our first and foremost desire should be to be a servant as Jesus came to model.
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What is the driving force behind our desire for elevation and the need to be accepted and have your anointing valued? As I've been part of thousands of deliverance sessions, one of the most common root causes of rejection is that the person's pastor or ministry leader didn't "value their anointing or were jealous of what they carried spiritually."
This is wrong thinking. When we are allowing those thoughts to penetrate our soul and spirit, we should take a step back and evaluate ourselves, our motives and allow the Holy Spirit to convict us. A spirit of rejection is behind those thoughts.
When we have been repeatedly rejected, we have an unhealthy need for acceptance and today that is playing out in the church. Social media is a place believers can self-title and elevate themselves to any position they desire and post spiritual posts to receive acceptance. They can and do find value in how many shares and likes their posts get and consider themselves accepted.
The truth is, rejection is flaming hot in their lives. Hurts, abuses and emotional trauma from past relationships are at the core of this unhealthy and unproductive drive for elevation. Until we are spiritually and emotionally healed from trauma, betrayal and rejection, the cycle will spin in an unfruitful manner, causing destruction on future relationships and wreaking havoc on our lives.
Spend some time self-evaluating and allow the Holy Spirit to lead you through forgiving those who have hurt you, releasing the offender from the offense and repenting of any ungodly and prideful desires and ambitions you have to move forward as fast you can to be accepted and elevated.
Allow the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, to come and heal those hurts. Ask Jesus to root out the spirit of rejection so you can move forward in ministry in purity and holiness. Learn more about rooting out rejection and spiritual warfare tactics in my book, Discerning and Destroying the Works of Satan, and listen to my podcast show, "Prophetic Spiritual Warfare," on the Charisma Podcast Network.
Kathy DeGraw is a prophetic deliverance minister releasing the love and power of God, to ignite and activate people, release prophetic destinies and deliver people from the bondage of the enemy. She is the founder of Kathy DeGraw Ministries and Be Love Outreach. She is the author of several books, including Speak Out, Discerning and Destroying the Works of Satan, Identity Invasion, Who is Speaking? and Warfare Declarations. You can connect with Kathy on Facebook or visit kathydegrawministries.org.
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10 Ways to Motivate a Foster Child During Challenging Times
Being in foster care is one the most challenging times in a child's life, as they mourn the great loss of their parents, siblings, loved ones, and sometimes, their friends, while they all are still alive but apart. These children are forced to deal with uncertainties, anger, fear, and hopelessness, and don't know how to cope with these pent up emotions.
Some of these children's parents are still involved in their lives as they connect with them via telephone, social media, and weekly supervised or unsupervised visits. This often makes it even more difficult for these children to thrive, as they listen to promises from their family -- which most promises family members often fully know are just promises, that will likely not be kept -- while their children hold on to the hope they will be fulfilled. These unkept promises create a false set of beliefs about where they stand, their value to their loved ones, and how they should move forward with their lives.
How do we motivate these disappointed children during these challenging times?
As a foster parent, sometimes you feel like you are wasting your time, because no matter what you do for that child, he or she does not respond to you. You may struggle to understand, thinking, "How could this child be so excited about seeing his parents each week, when the the parent doesn't do anything for them?" These thoughts make you feel unappreciated, knowing that you are the one that does everything for them. And let me tell you, as a foster mom, it has nothing to do with us. It is very hard for a child to let go from wanting to be with their parents or to stop talking about his biological parents. This is especially true of older foster children; remember:
It's not about you.
Foster children often find it very difficult to open up about their emotional pain.
Trust is difficult to come by after a lifetime of disappointment.
Talking about their parents may feel to them like betrayal.
Conflicting thoughts create disconnection between you and them.
Inner conflict often builds false hopes and confusion about their self-identity.
Using Mantras that apply to what you feel your child is going through is a great way to support your child, no matter what they are going through. It is important to have no expectations or set desire for an outcome of how the child received it or responds to you; just hold your thoughts in the clearest light, for him or her to experience love, joy, happiness, understanding, and a successful outcome. Mantras and words of encouragement let them know that you love them, no matter what they are going through because you see greatness in them, and very much want to support them and be a part of their success.
Write them a note of encouragement and put it in their book bag before school where they can easily find it.
Put a mantra or a note with words of encouragement on their bed before they get home from school.
Place a "sticky note" with words of love and encouragement on the bathroom mirror where they can see it every day.
Gift them a t-shirt or pin that includes meaningful words of empowerment.
Every human being -- child or adult -- wants to be seen, heard, and know that they are valued. Even though they may act like it doesn't matter to them, know that it does. It matters to them that they are seen and acknowledged, so it's beneficial and important for you to let them know that they are a blessing to you. Don't forget to give them daily affirmations, such as:
I love you.
I see you.
I hear you.
I feel your pain.
You are an amazing person.
You have incredible potential.
I see the ability in you to impact change for good.
You can achieve anything you set your mind to.
I see the hidden leader in you, waiting to be activated.
You are powerful.
I see in you the power to do more.
I see in you the power to overcome.
I see power within you that will amaze you of yourself of your own accomplishments.
I see you realizing and understanding that the only person that stands between you and achieving your dreams is YOU.
Let loose, for all of your dreams will become your reality because its your birthright.
Behaviors carry messages. They are defense mechanisms, the way they seek to cope with bad experiences or feelings. They are sometimes meant as barriers or to create a safe space, but either way, they carry emotional feelings and affects those that are involved. There are some ways that we can help foster children eliminate the bad behaviors that are creating conflicts by modelling and teaching good conflict conflict solution skills:
Use positive reinforcement when they make good choices.
Praise them for good behavior.
Role play to help them learn new ways to handle challenging situations and help them understand the impact of poor decisions.
Listen without judgement.
Encourage them to express their feelings in an appropriate manner.
Show kindness with the knowledge that sometimes they may reject it through verbal or nonverbal actions. But don't let that stop you! Remain confident in your acts of kindness, because this is the best way you can teach them: by modeling kindness -- no what their behavior reflects that day or night. Continue to provide opportunities for them to show and receive kindness, and acknowledge their actions of kindness no matter how small they may seem, or how insignificant it might be. At dinner, perhaps make it a Gratitude Family Event by having them:
Share one thing they are thankful for right now;
Identify one way that they observed kindness being displayed that week; or
How they, themselves, displayed kindness to someone else that day, and how did they feel as a result.
Sometimes we base our beliefs on what was told to us before the child entered our home, and confuse the behaviors and outcomes we saw based upon preconceived notions of who they are. This can result in unnecessary actions such as medication adjustments. When in doubt, stay true to the core of what every human being soul requires: Self-Confidence. Teach your child how to step powerfully into boosting their own self-confidence as you:
Teach them how to question the "inner critic" that keeps them locked into perceived limitations.
Encourage them to do one thing everything every day that truly takes them out of their comfort zone.
Have them do one good thing each day that will help them to firmly believe in themselves.
Teach them how to create steps for daily "wins."
Make time to discuss with them one win they achieved during the course of their day or week and how it made them feel.
Remember that some of the feelings, thoughts, and behaviors we observe at home and in school are the unfortunate result of loss or lack of self-confidence.
Low self-esteem is influenced by the negative experiences they encounter throughout life. For the most part, low self-esteem stems from our relationships and how other people see and treat us. This is why the influence of our parents -- good or bad -- has the most significant impact on their life, and why we have to be clear in our understanding of how rejection, shame, lack of self-worth, feeling unloved, feeling like a failure limits them from expressing how they truly feel. Past experiences might make them feel as though they not ready to talk about their feelings, or they might not even know how to express their feelings. But please, don't let that stop you from letting them know they are loved! Don't only tell them you love them, but make it one of of your priorities: show them that they are loved. Self image plays a major role in self-esteem.
Encourage them to dress nicely, in a way that reflects their best image of themselves.
Teach them how to replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
Take a picture of them and put it on your refrigerator or somewhere else in your house to let them know that they are an important part of your family.
Recognize their academic achievements by telling them how proud you are of them.
Share some of your own experiences and how you handled the situation to turn a challenging event into a learning experience.
Foster youth struggle deeply with little to no sense of self worth. They don't see themselves are having value because they don't feel worthy. They often put themselves in situations that are unhealthy for them because they don't feel that they deserve to be treated well or with respect.
Help them create positive thoughts that infuse the belief that they are greater than their experiences.
Tell them they are human beings of great value and of incomprehensible worth.
Continue to teach them how to replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts.
Instill in them the belief that the power of positive thinking can and will help them create positive change their lives.
It is often said that we shouldn't have expectations, but I believe this is not true in all cases. Yes, we should have expectations for our children to let them know that we are emotionally invested in their success. Expecting them to set goals and work towards achieving them provides opportunities that will help them to explore and activate their creative genius. Encourage them to reach for greatness.
Tell your child you see the good in him or her.
Help them map out a plan for success, and check in often to see how it's going.
Let them know that you believe they have untapped potential, and why.
Show that you see their value and potential, even when they have difficulty seeing it for themselves.
Help them connect with their inner leader.
Support their aspirations to achieve success.
Remind them that they are fully capable of achieving their goals.
Support them on their journey even if they pretend or say they don't need us.
The power of your advocacy will activate the power of their potential. Standing up them tells them you are in their corner and that they are worthy of more, and that they have power over the decisions that will affect their future. They need to realize that although they don't have control over everything that may happen, they can take charge of their own actions and assume responsibility for much of their lives, including their educational goals. You can help when you:
Teach them how to take charge of their education.
Support them on their journey by help them to fall in love with learning.
Get them excited, motivated and empowered to know more.
Inspire them to overcome fears of not being smart enough by acknowledging that they're smart and capable.
Show them how to replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
Studies show that fear and lack of self confidence can be a life altering experiences, shifting one's mindset, causing them to lose the ability to become self-empowered and making them unwilling or unable to accept who they are without judgment. It is for these reasons that it is so important for us to continually reaffirm to them that they do matter.
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Best Coast Beer Fest 2017
Embarcadero Marina Park South, San Diego, CA
Every ticket sold supports my favorite charity, Cancer For College, and helps a cancer survivor realize their dream of a college education. Plus, you'll get to taste beer from nearly 100 of the West Coast's craft breweries, enjoy the sweet sounds of local bands and possibly enjoy a sensible lunch from our food truck alley. To re-cap: You. Beer. Music. Food trucks. Embarcadero Marina Park South. The whole shebang. There is no physical way in the universe you can enjoy a day better than this. We've done the research. It's science.
Cancer for College was founded in 1993 by one of my best friends, two-time cancer survivor and double-amputee Craig Pollard.
Craig saw first hand the physical, emotional and financial devastation that cancer can have on a family. Families dealing with cancer often exhaust every last resource in the process of returning their child to health. This battle can leave nothing left for the survivor for things such as a college education.
Cancer for College provides hope and inspiration to cancer survivors by granting college scholarships. Since inception, the charity has granted nearly $2 million in scholarships to more than one thousand survivors from around the country.
We love the kiddos but let's be honest, a beer festival should really be for those of legal age. So get a sitter because you must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID to enter Best Coast Beer Fest.
And don't forget your ticket. Please print ticket or use the mobile app to show your ticket at the front gate for entrance.
The list of participating breweries will be updated weekly starting in January 2017. Check out bestcoastbeerfest.com/san-diego for the most updated list of breweries. Without the sweet, sweet nectar they produce, we wouldn't be the moment the whole world has been waiting for… the most prolific event to happen to all of San Diego. We'd just be a hot, sweaty mess of an event with no booze to sippity, sip, sip.
You must be 21 years of age or older with valid ID to enter the Best Coast Beer Festival. No exceptions. No one under 21 including children or infants will be allowed to enter. No Pets allowed. Event will be held rain or shine. No refunds.
All items are non-refundable under any circumstances.
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Permian Basin Rural General Surgical Residency Program
Date Posted: December 21, 2020
General Surgical Program Director
pgy1pBuild a surgery residency program from the ground up in Texas Midland Memorial Hospital and Medical Center Hospital (Odessa) are joining with Texas Tech University Health Science Center of the Permian Basin to establish a new general surgery residency program. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced or an aspiring program director to build a program from the ground up. Candidates for the position of Program Director must have current certification by the American Board of Surgery and must have at least three to five years of recent experience as program director, associate director or core faculty member in an ACGME-accredited general surgery program. Candidates should have established track records in clinical surgery, resident education and administration as well as ongoing scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications. Candidates must have or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas. Responsibilities of the selected candidate will include program development, securing program accreditation, ongoing resident education, faculty development and scholarly activity and engagement with the surgical community and hospital administrators. Financial compensation will be competitive. The start date is negotiable, but the candidate must be available on or before 1 July 2021.


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This area was established in 1901 when President McKinley proclaimed a portion of the mountains as the Wichita Forest Reserves, managed by the Forest Divsion of the U.S Department of the Interior. In 1905 President Teddy Roosevelt issued a proclamation creating the Wichita Forest and Game Preserve, which became the nations first big-game animal refuge. In 1906 3,680 acres was added to the refuge . In 1907 the park became the Wichita National Forest and Game Preserve. The area's name was change again in 1936 when Congress renamed it the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. Today over 1,000,00 visitors experience this area every year.
The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is like an amazing Island as you approach it. After driving trough Oklahoma flat lands you come upon this wildlife oasis. A trip to this area is a must for any Texas (or any other state) Backroader! The perfect destination for a vacation or a long weekend camping trip. It is truly where Buffalo Roam.
note: A must when in the area. You must visit the Meers Restaurant in Meers, Oklahoma. Meers, Oklahoma was once a booming gold mining town with a population of over 500 folks. Meers' population now consist of one family, their pets and their restaurant and store. Meers is considered to be the home of the best burgers in Oklahoma – I for one know that this is true! These burgers are made from Texas Longhorns that are raised on the family's near by ranch.
The mountains are calling and I must go. John Muir


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Revival Cor Vision + Cor Vision Plus Sliding Doors
Thin sight-lines, unparalleled quality and support.
Revival Sash Minimal Frame System
The Revival Cor Vision Slider is a minimal frame aluminum system which transforms the space with large expansive glass while minimizing the visible elements of the system.
The Interlocks, where the two pieces of glass meet is 20 mm or 25 mm wide (3/4 or 1") and allows for 30-50 mm glass packages. With such a thin profile the interlocks almost disappear into the landscape.
Designs can include up to six panels wide in one direction.
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I&Y Named #1 Sports Lighting Installation Contractor
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I&Y Construction is up and running for the 2020 construction season. We were recently named the #1 Sport Lighting Installer by LEDStadium.com. Click here to read the article. 10 Best Sports Field Lighting Contractors
If you are interested in lighting your field or stadium, contact us today!


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Safety is the primary concern of Dimanlab®, an area with which the company is fully engaged and committed.
All equipment components comply with ISO9001:2015 quality and ISO14001:2015 environmental process management standards as well as meeting EN-14056 guidelines and recommendations for laboratory furniture. In addition, the OpenLab® metal frame is EN 13150 certified.
All the components that comprise any laboratory must be designed and put in place with the primary objective of achieving maximum personal safety and protection.
The economic value of a laboratory's infrastructure and equipment is, as a rule, quite high, and it must be protected from potential accidents or circumstances that may damage or destroy it.
A well-designed laboratory employing the right means will be an environmentally friendly laboratory.
The equipment and practices that bear a direct relation to SAFETY FOR PEOPLE, PROPERTY AND THE ENVIRONMENT in CONVENTIONAL laboratories are the FUME CUPBOARDS FROM DEMANLAB® AND OTHER BRANDS, and facility MAINTENANCE. Dimanlab® offers its clients optional periodic reviews to ensure the proper functioning of all our components, including their active and passive safety measures and any requisite and timely repairs, also covering:
EXTRACTION HOODS. A periodic review of the extraction system and the status of its components. Includes timely repairs and issuance of the corresponding report.
EXTRACTION ARMS. Periodic review of the extraction system and the condition of its articulated components. Includes timely repairs and issuance of the corresponding report.
CABINETS FOR FLAMMABLE AND CORROSIVE PRODUCTS. Review of exterior and interior corrosion levels, including removable trays and opening and closing elements, either manual or automatic. Review of the ventilation system and filters. Includes timely repairs and issuance of the corresponding report.
INTEGRATED FILTERS AND FILTRATION SYSTEMS. Review of filter status and saturation. Substitution and issuance of the corresponding report.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS. These must be equipped with all the safety and breaker components for the installed power rating, with the circuits and power lines clearly defined and suitable for actual power draw. Dimanlab® offers timely reviews of both control panels and protection and general lines, as well as the lines that pass through the interior of the furniture, with repair of any damaged components and issuance of the corresponding report.
FLUID INSTALLATIONS. Dimanlab® offers timely reviews with repair of damaged components both in the general lines and those that pass through the interior of the furniture and issuance of the corresponding report.
EMERGENCY SHOWERS. Operational verification and water mains connection. Timely repairs or replacement and issuance of the corresponding report.
EMERGENCY EYE WASH. Operational verification and water mains connection. Timely repairs or replacement and issuance of the corresponding report.
INSPECTION OF ENCLOSED STRUCTURES AND WAREHOUSES ATTACHED TO OR INTEGRATED INTO THE LABORATORY FOR FLAMMABLE AND CORROSIVE MATERIAL INDEPENDENTLY OF AREA VOLUME. Inspection of the installed ventilation system, shelves, cabinets and the operation of the door opening and closing mechanisms, either manual or automatic.
TECHNICAL GAS AND FUEL GAS equipment must be performed by the original installer. The person in charge will be notified if a failure or deficiency is visually detected in the installation.
AIR TREATMENT INSTALLATIONS AND AMBIENT OR EMERGENCY VENTILATION. This review must be carried out by the original installer. The person in charge will be notified if one of our technicians detects a failure or impairment using visual or tactile means. We offer a regular review with timely repairs and issuance of a report.
SIGNAGE AND EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS DURING FIRE ALARMS AND/OR DETECTION OF EXCESS CONCENTRATION OF TOXIC GASES OR FUELS. There must be a duly documented emergency plan along with the appropriate means to implement it made available to all designated personnel.
EMERGENCY EXITS. These must be located at established legal distances and evacuation routes must be completely free of obstacles.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING. Periodically, the condition of the emergency lighting equipment must be checked, during which its perfect operation must be ensured at both at the level of the luminosity produced and in terms of battery autonomy time. This equipment must be strategically positioned to illuminate evacuation routes and in sufficient numbers to provide adequate lighting. We offer an optional periodic review and the timely repair or replacement of components and issuance of the corresponding report.


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Opening Speech of UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative Ms. Pratibha Mehta
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Dear distinguished guests, representatives of media organizations,
Ladies and gentlemen.
It is a true pleasure for me to welcome you all in today's media launch on the occasion of UN campaign Your Rights Are Your Opportunities, dedicated to 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As you know, starting from the end of the last year the UN and member states widely observe the 70th anniversary of Universal Declaration Human Rights, which set out, for the first-time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected in all countries.
Let me emphasize the revolutionary nature of this declaration back in 1948, when many today's countries were still colonies where local populations were deprived of rights, tortures were a widespread practice, and various forms of societal exclusions based on race, religion, gender etc. existed in even developed countries. They continue to exist today in many places of the world. The declaration for many years gave us a vision and strength to change the world in which all people will have opportunity for self-fulfillment and happiness.
Due to adoption of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and strong commitments of member states to follow its principles, the right to human dignity has been protected and the foundations for universal norms and principles were established.
The Declaration establishes equality of all people irrespective of race, color, sex, language, religion, political opinion, national or social origin, property, birth and other status. It declares that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity, rights and confirms that the State has a core responsibility to promote standards of life that enable people to live a life of dignity.
I am pleased to have this media launch right after celebration of a Constitution Day in Tajikistan that also stipulates the basic principles of the declaration and provides plenty of opportunities for the people of Tajikistan to know and fulfil their rights and realize opportunities.
Human rights are one of the three key pillars of the United Nations (along with peace and development) and supporting states in advancing human rights protection is an important goal of UN in all countries we operate. Sustainable Development Goals 2030 adopted in 2015 are based on the human rights approach and leave no one behind principle to make sure that UN member states commitments to eradicate poverty, build peaceful societies, protect the planet for future generations, reduce inequalities and provide equal opportunities for all are fully implemented. More than 90 % of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets are linked to international human rights and labour standards.
The UN system in Tajikistan is fully committed to support the government in implementing its human rights commitments under UPR, CEDAW, CRC that reflected in the draft National Human Rights Strategy 2018-2030. In this context we welcome the signing of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by the President of Tajikistan in 2018, and further actions towards its ratification.
I have the honor to announce a launch of UN media campaign Your Rights Are Your Opportunities dedicated to 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This 30-day campaign, is aimed to involve various stakeholders in Tajikistan to explore and understand Human Rights dimensions and wide range of opportunities provided by the Human Rights Declaration and the state for all groups of population, especially women, youth, children, people with disabilities, minorities and excluded people. This 30-day campaign will include various meaningful events, which will observe jointly with the Government of Tajikistan such as Universal Children's Day, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and launch of 16 Days of activism against GBV campaign, World AIDS Day, International Day of Persons with disabilities, International Anti-Corruption Day and will be concluded by the Human Rights Day on December 10.
The campaign Your rights are your opportunities will help to raise the awareness and promote various rights such as rights for economic opportunities, right for education, right for protection, right for equal opportunities and many others and encourage all to use the opportunities to improve their lives and wellbeing.
Once again, many thanks for your participation and hope for your active involvement and contribution to highlight the planned events.
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Lessons from the Bible found on the farm #3: Looking for beauty…
to grant to those who mourn in Zion—
to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit;
that they may be called oaks of righteousness,
the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified. – Isaiah 61:3 ESV
I was working in the garden at my house yesterday and noticed a tree that I had never paid attention to before. It was a catalpa tree in full bloom. (Picture at Right). In this grown up pasture that we do not tend, save for trimming out a little plot for our garden, is this large beautiful tree among all the mess and overgrown weeds. Not really noticed, but there all the time. When the time is correct, you cannot help but notice this tree- in God's timing.
This is why we do what we do in ministry. to work among all the overgrown mess of this world and the work of the enemy. To encourage maturing students, so that when the time is right, they will bloom large and full in the face of all the adversity around them.
Don't miss that beauty. It is God's work.


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Dance and Movement Studies
Dance is perhaps the most unique and all-encompassing pursuit in the fine arts. It involves a total exploration of the self—emotional, intellectual, and kinesthetic. Dancers not only gain collaborative, creative, and critical thinking skills, they also develop an extraordinary level of discipline, resilience and an ability to maintain grace under pressure.
Through Emory's Dance and Movement Studies program, you will grow your awareness and appreciation of movement in all its diverse forms as well as your ability to communicate through non-verbal expression.
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Example of Major Classes
Movement Improvisation
Discover your body's potential to move without preconception. Increase kinesthetic awareness and movement vocabularies through experimentation with a variety of forms that emphasize group interplay, problem-solving, and inner listening.
World Dance Forms
From Argentina to West Africa to Bollywood, this class gives you an opportunity to practice the basic techniques and movements of regional dance forms, as you learn about the historical, cultural, and political contexts underlying the tradition.
History of Western Concert Dance
Follow the development of Western concert dance from fifteenth-century European court dance to the present to see history's influence on American modern dance, postmodern dance, and current dance artists.
Study Abroad in Dance
Movement Abroad
Jacob Robbins 19C, Dance and Movement Studies and Business double major, spent a summer interning in Israel with the Batsheva Dance Company, where he worked with their International Development and Touring Department and attended Gaga classes taught by artistic director, Ohad Naharin.
Maria McNiece 20C, Dance and Movement and Business double major, received a Friends of Dance Mini-Grant to attend the David Dorfman Dance Winter Intensive in New York City.
Dancing on campus offers an unparalleled sense of community and an opportunity to step away from the stress of college a few hours a day to focus on movement. I chose Emory because I can study the sciences while still dancing intensely, and I've been extremely happy with my experience.


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From Malta: I've never reached out to anyone for help regarding this matter, however my wonderful girlfriend knows what my problem is, but only because I've been inflicting her pain.
Me and my girlfriend have been together a little over 8 years now, and we just bought ourselves a place to call home. We are still not living together since it still needs to be finished however, it is our dream to have a family together.
The problem? I suffer from short temper and lose control over what I say or do. To be clear, I've never laid a finger on her or would even think/dream or wish it. That would be the day I'd go drive myself over a cliff. However, I do loose control and I bad mouth (swear) or yell (sometimes at her but not directly offending her, but nonetheless disrespectful and making her feel like she's being controlled). My parents got divorced when I was 10 and ever since I've lived with my father along with my siblings.
My father was always controlling and short tempered, and me being the youngest, it always felt like I was a punching bag. He never really send me to the hospital or anything but he did use physical force when he thought I showed him disrespect. Having said that, he always loved us and provided for us, but it doesn't change the fact that I did and still feel that he sometimes take it out on me. I'm 26, and to this day he feels he's got some kind of hold over me just because HE'S the parent. And it's OK, I'll soon stop living under the same roof. However i have been telling myself that I won't be like him ever in my life, ever since I can remember.
Despite all the hate and anger I have for how he talks/threats me, I'm afraid i'm just him, and I hate myself for it. The anger, the short temper, the yelling, the controlling, the dismissal of one's opinion, I hate all of it. I sometimes realize that I'm doing the same thing as he does, and manage to control the situation, however, sometimes I get angry and lose temper for no good reason and before I know it, I'm yelling, swearing and banging on doors, or my car or whatever's in my hand. I'm out of control. Please help.
You do have control — at least some of the time. You are at least not being physically abusive with your girlfriend. But, as you well know, that is only the first step. You learned lots of negative ways to express anger from your father. Unfortunately, you didn't have another strong male in your life who could teach you the positive ways to handle it.
Yes, there are positive ways to be angry. There is nothing wrong with anger as a feeling. Often our anger tells us that something needs to be fixed. But there is plenty wrong about yelling, swearing, belittling and being generally disrespectful. Those behaviors only teach other people to distance from you. Problems never get solved.
I suggest you get into either an anger management program or therapy to help you learn constructive ways to deal with anger. In addition, observe how people you respect handle their irritation, annoyance and anger. Copying good behavior is always a place to start. There are also excellent books on the subject.
And there is a forum here at LifeHelper where community members share and support each other in dealing with strong emotions. Go to the "Find Help" tab, then click on "Forums" to find the group.
All I can do is make those suggestions. If you really want to solve the problem, it is up to you to take the next step. I hope you do. The stakes are high. If you continue on the path you are on, it is likely you will end up like your father and you will hate yourself for it.
I wish you well.
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How to Boost Your Productivity
The current pandemic has had an undeniable effect on mental health across the United States and around the world. With that comes negative consequences for productivity as well. Are you struggling to stay focused on your tasks throughout the work day? You're not alone.
But that's why we're here to provide our favorite tips for how to boost your productivity. Keep reading for suggestions on how to refocus and improve your productivity during these uncertain times.
Take Breaks
As tempting as it can be to power through your full to-do list, this can actually be harmful to both your productivity and the quality of your work. To stay sharp and focused, your brain needs breaks. That's why it's vital to schedule those in along with all of your to-dos. In addition to making time for meals and quality sleep, also work in 5-10 minute breaks every few hours throughout the day.
Keep Track of Your Time and Tasks
Start your day by fleshing out a rough list of tasks and time commitments. This will help you keep track of everything ahead, while also giving you the satisfaction of being able to cross things off as you finish them. It's also a great idea to keep track of how much time items take you. That way, you'll be able to devote the right amount of time to the task if it repeats in the future, or you'll be able to pick up the pace if you notice you're going too slow.
Additionally, consider including deadlines next to your tasks. This will help keep you on track and also give you the peace of mind that no deadlines will be missed.
Try to Tackle Your Biggest To-Dos First
Also called "eating the frog", many people believe in the productivity tip of tackling the biggest to-do first thing in the morning. This is usually the thing you're dreading the most, whether it's finishing up that pesky paper or finally sending out that email you've been putting off.
Once that task is done, you'll find yourself feeling better about your workload, confident about the day ahead, and better able to focus on your remaining to-dos.
Avoid Distractions
There are lots of distractions out there. One distraction that's often overlooked is email. After all, staying on top of emails is likely part of your job! Knowing that, it may be tempting to drop everything to respond to emails as they come in. But know that doing so will impede your ability to fully focus on what you're working on. We recommend turning off notifications and setting aside dedicated blocks of time to catch up on emails, rather than tackling them as they come in throughout the day.
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What Does InfiniBand Mean?
InfiniBand is an input/output (I/O) architecture and high-performance specification for data transmission between high-speed, low latency and highly-scalable CPUs, processors and storage.
InfiniBand uses a switched fabric network topology implementation, where devices are interconnected using one or more network switches. The overall throughput of this typology exceeds that of popular broadcast mediums, such as Ethernet.
The maximum speed is currently around 40 Gbits/s, but the system is layerable to provide higher speeds for supercomputer interconnectivity.


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SK Materials, Presidio Ventures and BMW i Ventures were among the investors that helped the lithium mining process developer complete its series B round.
US-based lithium extraction technology developer Lilac Solutions reached a final close of its $150m series B round yesterday featuring industrial gas producer SK Materials and conglomerate Sumitomo Corporation.
BMW i Ventures, the venture capital firm formed by automotive manufacturer BMW, also took part in the round, as did MCJ Collective and Earthshot Ventures, while Sumitomo was represented by its Presidio Ventures unit.
The round was first disclosed last month with the same figure and was co-led by Lowercarbon Capital and accounts advised by T Rowe Price. It included commodity trading firm Mercuria Energy Trading, The Engine, Valor Equity Partners and Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
Founded in 2016, Lilac has created ion exchange technology that helps ramp up lithium mining from brine sources as an alternative to the conventional production methods, the latter of which have a lower yield and a more negative impact on the environment.
The cash will be used to increase production of the company's ion exchange beads and hire engineers and field operators as it looks to expand its presence globally.
The Engine had taken part in a $20m series A round for Lilac in February 2020 that was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and backed by Lowercarbon Capital and Grantham Foundation.
The company's $2.5m pre-series A round was co-led by Prime Impact Fund and Tribeca Early Stage Partners in 2019 and came after $800,000 in seed funding the year before from unnamed VC firms and angel investors.
Presidio Ventures chief executive Doug Kuribayashi, said: "We believe that the Sumitomo Corporation's expertise and long experience in the management and operations of mining businesses, and our global network in trading raw materials for battery production, will add value enhancement of Lilac Solutions in the future."
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i think this is a wonderful storyMarch 14, 2008 - 3:46pm
We all have our definition of heroes. To some, it's those superhuman fictional beings with outrageous strength and fantastic skills. I'll be honest…I certainly felt like a hero when I was four and used to wear my Wonder Woman underwear. It was my tip-top secret that on those days I could tear off my pants and save the world if requested …luckily Spindle City pre-school was never attacked by nuclear missiles or assaulted by an evil villain.
My mom might not have been too proud with that phone call.
A couple of weeks ago I was an honoree at Simon's Soiree, a heart screening fundraiser for Simon's Fund. This non-profit organization is in memory of an infant whose life was claimed by LongQT Syndrome, the same underlying and life-threatening cardiac condition found in as many as 1 in 4,000 people…Most are unaware of its existence. The auctioneer at the event, a local sportscaster personality, unexpectedly posed the question to all of us: "What does being a hero mean to you?"
In his line of work, professional athletes are often credited with this term. There is an incredible amount of courage attributed to the competitor who parts the seas and leads the way to a World Series championship or a Super Bowl victory.
Luckily, our auctioneer friend disagreed with the way athletes are portrayed. He assured us that none of us would turn down the $30 million a year to lead the "difficult" and "valiant" life of a professional athlete. Where was the heroism in that?
He explained that heroes are the parents of Simon, people who fight through their own pain to prevent others from experiencing grief and loss. Heroes selflessly push to create change, no matter the personal obstacles, no matter the struggle. Heroes help other people, whether they personally know those people or not.
His question stuck with me. I've met so many heroes in my heart health advocacy: the man who was saved with an Automated External Defibrillator and now pledges to place them in every school and public facility; the doctors who volunteer to organize a free camping trip for children with congenital heart defects; the 10-year-old girl who had a stroke as an infant and talks to adults about their heart health; the hundreds of parents of Parent Heart Watch who have lost children like Simon and aim to create national awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
I guess I've come a long way from my Wonder Woman underwear. Heroes has been re-defined. It's not about our names being in the headlines, and it certainly isn't about our bi-weekly paycheck. We all have the capacity to be heroes. We all have personal stories that can touch others. We all have the ability to create change.
Define what being a hero means to you, and then become one.
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We all have our heroes. There is a hero in every heart. For me, the hereos are the nurses that responded to my code in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at St Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, Ca.
Because of them I was given a second chance. I weighed 390 lbs, and had two heart attacks in 48 hours. Over the 8 months following my heart attacks, I had 4 stents, failed four cardiolite stress tests, and through diet and exercise, lost 190 lbs. Finally had open heart surgery after my 4th failed stress test.
Today, I feel better than I did 30 years ago. My waist has gone from a size 46 to a size 32, my shirt from a size XXXL to a size L. I run 3 miles each day, and walk 10,000 steps. I owe the world to the nurses at St Joseph's medical Center. One of my nurses was named the Mended Hearts Inc Helen Shuman Endowment Recepient at their national convention in Scottsdale Arizona in 2006 for her efforts in my recovery.
Life is good.
Mark Miller
Linden, California
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International Security Readers
Soviet Military Policy
An International Security Reader
388 pp., 6 x 9 in,
- Paperback
- 9780262620666
- Published: August 11, 1989
- Hardcover
- 9780262121422
- Published: August 11, 1989
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Soviet military policy has been one of the most important and perplexing issues confronting the United States since 1945. Mikhail Gorbachev's foreign policy innovations have focused renewed attention on these vital questions. In this timely reader, ten experts on the Soviet Union offer their perspectives on Soviet military strategy and defense policy, covering the foreign policy context, nuclear weapons, conventional forces, and force and Soviet diplomacy.
Contributors: Jack Snyder, Franklyn Griffiths, Stephen M. Meyer, Raymond L. Garthoff, Fritz W. Ermarth, Dimitri K. Simes, Donald MacKenzie, Matthew A Evangelista, and Richard Ned Lebow


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This story brought me back to my video-game days—the roll of the joystick in my twelve-year-old palm, the smell of adolescent sweat, and the dizzying belief the game was out to get me. Now I'm wondering if that might have been true. Branham's story delves deep into its main character's consciousness to extract complicated questions about competition and friendship, the relationship between humans and technology, and the chilling question of what it means to be alive. Branham trusts her readers to keep up and crack the codes of the story, and what we're rewarded with is both a wild fantasy and a nightmare. Keep your coins in your pockets, kids. This one will turn you upside down.
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Branham, K.
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Mexican food is somewhat lacking in the South African's hometown of Durban in South Africa. Her exposure to authentic Mexican flavors beyond El Paso Taco Kits (no shade) has been limited at best. The Cambodian has had much more of a connection to the cuisine (and not just because people often think he is indeed, Mexican). Saigon is home to a number of very good Mexican joints, many of which we frequent on a regular basis. We had heard about Machotaco but we had never actually ventured past the borders of District 2 to check it out. Then, a few months ago Ricardo reached out and asked us to come and dine at his restaurant. Well unfortunately, communication lines were crossed and we never actually got to meet him or discuss the food he so passionately creates in this little gem of a restaurant in District 3. Nevertheless, we had a wonderful experience.
The vibe in the restaurant is lovely. Its warm and bright but still intimate and homely. The service is excellent and the staff are attentive without being overbearing (is there anything worse?) They have a good selection of vegetarian options to go along with the usual meaty suspects and an impressive list of tequila (which we didn't get involved in on this particular occasion but we will be back!). We ordered the vegetarian mushroom nachos which were hands down the best nachos we have ever had. We then had a fish taco, fajitas and a burrito – all superb! The prices are very reasonable and the portion sizes are enough to order a few things and share. We left very full and very happy.
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3 Easy no-bake Valentines Treats
I am actually really not that much of a fan of Valentine's Day – but when you're a blogger, you absolutely cannot miss out on any festivities. Especially ones as aesthetically pleasing as Valentine's Day.
Anyone who knows me knows I LOVE anything baking/cooking related and since we have absolutely f all else to do, I thought I'd have a go at knocking up some of my own valentines treats. The idea was to make some treats that you can include in a grazing table, or on a charcuterie board – any excuse for a charcuterie board, I swear. These are three super quick and easy treats you can knock up the morning of/ night before Valentine's Day – you don't even have to bake them!
Chocolate covered strawberries
The classic! Seems pretty self explanatory, however there is a bit of a knack to it would you believe. You can use any type of chocolate- I used white chocolate as it is my favourite and I can turn it pink… Bonus!
- A pack of strawberries
- White chocolate (you can also use milk/dark if you aren't bothered about the colour!)
- Pink food colouring
- White chocolate icing pen for drizzling (you can also use normal chocolate and drizzle it!)
- Clean your Strawberries and leave them to dry completely – I done this a good 5-6 hours before.
- Line a baking tray/chopping board with baking paper.
- Melt your white chocolate by placing in a bowl, microwave for 30 seconds first, and then 10 second intervals keeping a close eye so you do not burn it.
- Once melted, squeeze in some food colouring until you have the desired colour.
- Pinch the strawberry at the very top of the stalk/leaves, and roll around in the chocolate. Roll until completely covered, and then hold the strawberry bottom down over the bowl so that the excess chocolate drips off.
- Place onto the baking tray carefully and repeat until all strawberries are covered.
- Take your chocolate icing pen (or melted chocolate- make sure it's tempered right and still very runny – if not place in microwave again for 10 seconds) and gently drizzle over all of the strawberries until nicely covered.
- Leave to set fully in the fridge.
- Store in an airtight container with a paper towel over to stop them from sweating.
Biscoff Truffles
I have been making these for around 2 years now and they always go down a treat. They take 20 mins max to make, you only need 4 ingredients and they are DIVINE.
The truffle
- 120g lotus biscuits
- 70g cream cheese
- 50g biscoff spread
The shell
- 120g white chocolate
- 60g biscoff spread
- Some pink food colouring (optional)
- Prepare a baking tray with baking paper laid on top.
- Place 120g biscuits into a sandwich bag and crush up to a fine crumb using a rolling pin.
- once crushed, empty all but a handful of crumbs into a bowl.
- Mix the cream cheese and the biscoff spread into the crumbs until you have a paste like consistency.
- Roll them into small truffle size balls and place each ball onto the tray.
- Pop into the fridge whilst you prepare your shell.
- Place white chocolate and biscoff spread into a bowl .
- Pop into the microwave for 30 seconds first and then 15 second intervals until melted.
- Give it a good stir and then add your food colouring (optional).
- Take truffles out of the fridge and using 2 forks, slowly dunk each ball into the chocolate until fully coated.
- Lay back onto baking paper and repeat.
- Drizzle chocolate and sprinkle the leftover crumbs onto the truffles.
Mini white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake
This was my first time ever making mini cheesecakes and I was really impressed! I used the same recipe I normally use – here. But divided all of the ingredients by 6. They were delicious and definitely a great entry on the charcuterie board!
You will need 2 jars for this recipe.
The base
- 50g lotus biscuits
- 25g butter
The cheesecake
- 45g of white chocolate
- 85g full day cream cheese
- 15g icing sugar
- Drop of vanilla essence
- 50g double cream
- Handful of fresh raspberry's
- Crush the lotus biscuits to a breadcrumb-like consistency.
- Melt the butter in the microwave.
- Mix the butter and the biscuits together and press down firmly into the bottoms of the jars.
- Place into the fridge for 3 hours.
- Melt your white chocolate by placing in a bowl, microwave for 30 seconds first, and then 10 second intervals keeping a close eye so you do not burn it- then place to the side.
- Using an electric whisk, whisk together the cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla until smooth- pour in the double cream and whisk until thick.
- Once thick, pour in the cooled white chocolate a whisk for a few seconds to combine.
- Fold in the raspberries.
- Spread the mix over the base and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or so.
- Top with some more raspberries.
So there you have 3 mega quick, simple recipes! Great additions to the valentines festivities- the best part is they taste as good as they look!


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TODD Architects worked with the multinational property firm Savills to transform their new 5,500 sq ft headquarters at Longbridge House in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, realizing a distinctive, spatially-efficient, and flexible workspace fit-out.
Following extensive research and analysis of the Savills' work culture and social ergonomics, TODD's design developed to enhance work patterns, optimising the layout and workflow and evaluating shared space ratios, personal space and social interaction. The concept prioritizes spaces for collaboration, functionality and flexibility while also allowing for future expansion.
The new office facilities provide a positive, healthy working environment, promoting the welling of staff with operational workspaces benefitting from natural light whilst ventilation units deliver excellent air quality and thermal comfort, significant for employee satisfaction and productivity.
Workspaces are generous, following BCO fit out guidelines, and a variety of different spaces have been included to facilitate different ways of working. High work / sit-stand tables provide for flexibility and offer staff an alternative to sitting at their desks all day, whilst the large high tables with feature pendant lighting allow for agile and cooperative working.
As teamwork is essential to Savills' ethos, an open plan layout was chosen to encourage communication across the entire workforce. Control of noise was a key design requirement and internal sound levels were regulated with the introduction of louvred felt ceilings and floating mineral fibre panels, in combination with the installation of desk dividers and wall panels.
The state-of-the-art workspace is divided into two zones to provide separate but interlinked client and staff areas. The client zone begins on arrival, with a bright welcoming foyer with glazed screens and feature LED lighting.
Large format porcelain tiles were selected for the main reception flooring and feature wall. The scale and texture of these large format ceramic floor tiles compliment the sculptural form of the bespoke white acrylic reception desk.
Meeting rooms were strategically located to benefit from natural daylight and to offer private space for collaborative team sessions or client meetings. Informal break out areas with high specification sofas have been positioned to encourage informal discussions. A four-person meeting space has been located next to the main reception to offer dual usage for either staff or client meetings, being accessible from both sides.
The central staff breakout area and kitchenette is complete with state-of-the-art appliances, zip taps, a variety of furniture types and a feature light box. The space offers engagement and social interaction, designed to facilitate both formal and informal events, including corporate parties and townhall meetings, with its direct link to the informal meeting area.
Key within the client brief was the provision of audio-visual technology in the reception, meeting rooms and breakout spaces plus acoustic divisions between client and staff spaces that remained physically interlinked. This acoustic separation is achieved through the introduction of full height double-glazed screens and doors, with high quality acoustic screens, felt ceilings, and a wood-wool slab acoustic feature wall.
The design team mixed dashes of Savills' own-brand yellow with a muted palette of soft pastels for an energizing scheme aimed at boosting creativity, productivity and positivity. The design team also drew inspiration from the locality by incorporating carpet tiles with a cobbled design which reflects the streetscape of the adjacent Hill Street.
Peter Moran, Director at TODD Architects, "Throughout the fit-out, TODD Architects had a strong working relationship with the client and consultants and this helped to achieve optimum results tailored to the workforce's needs. High-quality interior finishes are integral to the success of this work environment, designed for durability and adaptability."
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The Game Says He's Torn in Feud With Meek Mill: 'I Find It Difficult to Be Beefing' [VIDEO]
The bad blood between The Game and Meek Mill has been dominating headlines on hip-hop sites and it's been a fixture in trending topics on Twitter for several days. But some have expressed disappointment in Game, in particular, for engaging in such hostility after he spent much of the summer organizing protests and rallies in Los Angeles to raise awareness and spark a dialogue regarding Black communities and the police.
When Game was recently asked about the killing of Terence Crutcher in Tulsa, Okla.; the Compton rapper admitted that he feels conflicted about his own behavior.
"I find it a little difficult to be actually beefing with another African American artist," Game said. "Because, on one accord; I should be on this...Black Lives Matter push and this cops killing African-Americans thing, and on the other side, I got this beef with Meek going so, it's like I'm torn and makes me look bipolar."
Game admitted that he's frustrated with the police situation ("I don't know what needs to be done.") but made it clear that he's not making down from Meek. Game indicated that the two of them have unfinished business--regardless of how the fans feel.
"Take all the media, social media, fans and followers out of the equation," he explained. "Me and Meek know wassup. He know what was done, and I know what was done--and something gotta be done about that."
When pressed to explain further what he meant by "done about that," Game wasn't clear.
"It's gotta be figured out," Game replied. "I don't know."


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Over the years, we have had the pleasure of working with clients that include household names in these sectors, such as Diageo, Redbull, Ambev, Unilever, Johnson and Johnson, Kellogg, Kraft, Mondelez, Danone, Amanco, G500 Mexico, Mexichem and Braskem.
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Last week I had the honor of bringing the high school Drama Club and S.L.A.M.! students to the Northeast Thespian, Maine Educational Theatre Conference at the University of Maine, Orono. From an art educator's point of view it was exciting to join theater educators in supporting Theatre Education and our students' artistic development and growth. Since each student had a unique experience, they have collaborated, each sharing their voice, to reflect on the overall impact of this experience.
Friday, October 28, was the Maine Educational Theatre Conference at the University of Maine, Orono. I awoke (if you can call that being awake) at the ripe hour of 3:00 AM. We all gathered at our high school and hit the road, in the school van, at 4:15. Admittedly, I was very nervous. There were so many talented kids there just like me, and I didn't really know what to expect from the day. The program started in Hauk Auditorium with speakers, Dawn McAndrews, the Artistic Director at the Theater at Monmouth and Beth Lambert. Mrs. Lambert, the Visual and Performing Arts Specialist from the Department of Education (and theatre teacher extraordinaire) gave a genuinely inspiring speech,
"Your theatre education will serve you for the rest of your life. So stand up for theatre education. Never forget that the arts are worth fighting for in your community, and you are not alone in this fight. Artists are not simply storytellers and creators of beautiful images and sounds. The arts dignify the human spirit. Artists challenge everyone within our society to see one another honestly and without fear. Artists build communities in a fragmented and sometimes frightening world.
Artists are visionaries by nature, and as a young artist, you are called to lead, to question, to provoke, and to reform.
I sincerely wish you all the best and hope that no matter where the road takes you that you will always have theatre in your life and always remember how it shaped, not only your ability to perform, but your character as well."
After this assembly, we each went to our first workshop. I had signed up for Objects of Playwriting Desire with Travis Baker. Mr. Baker, a very seasoned playwright, gave us a great lecture on the field. I learned a lot about the stage and what writers can do with it. We got into small groups and did miniature scenes that we came up with. Overall, it was a très informative session.
The next seminar after lunch (great ravioli, by the way) was on stage combat, Slaps, Punches and Slashes: The First Steps of Sensible Stage Violence was taught by, Arthur Morison. I honestly didn't expect to become good at sword fighting, but I'm now confident in my skill to survive in the Middle Ages. It was extremely entertaining.
My final seminar was Video Projection, held by Brave Williams. Holograms have always fascinated me. Miraculously, I got everything to work, and I even made a little layered animation that I projected into the room. Even the eight-hour drive was worth it. It was a great, informative, inspiring day, and though I was nervous, I would love to do it again.
– Daley
My favorite workshop was Costume Design vs. Fashion Design, taught by Kevin Jacob Koski. He focused on the differences between costumes and fashion and to illustrate his point, he shared his work. He highlighted the functionality of costumes and how they need to be engineered to help create illusions on the stage. Koski emphasized that costume designers must consult many people when designing, including the actors. The actor knows the character best so you have to make sure you respect their ideas about him or her. The costumes must help to convey the characters attributes as well as provide for movement & comfort. Lighting is a critical part of the overall production. The lighting person needs to be part of the costume design process. The color of the fabric must work with the color and staging of the lights. And, the director's point of view must be considered to make sure it is in sync with his or her overall vision.
– Dorothy
My favorite workshop was hip-hop dance. It was the best one that I went to and the most fun. Now, that was a workout! The fact that we learned a new dance routine in one hour was amazing. It made me felt like I was in a true dance class. It was really fun and the dance is still engraved in my brain (4 days later).
– Kelly
The trip down to Orono was incredible. S.L.A.M.!'s Drama Division got to talk with Beth Lambert, and hear her amazing speech. The performance done by Orono's college kids, the snippet of their play, was done very well. I enjoyed it. People aside, the lessons were fabulous. They really were helpful, and it was really fun. I personally did the dance, observed acting, and observed singing. The tips were amazing, and the dance was vigorous and fun. I had a really good time there. It's very unsurprising that another S.L.A.M.! trip was educational and fun.
Honestly, I had no idea what to expect when my drama instructor asked me about attending the theatre conference held at the University of Maine at Orono last week. I have been to many art related festivals and workshops before, but none like this one.
To summarize, the thespian theater conference was a gathering of high school theatre students from around the state of Maine. Honestly it was one of the best festivals I've ever attended. For starters they did a really good job letting the kids find their own way around campus. This was really cool because it gave the kids a shorthand experience of college; and, I didn't feel as if I was forced to go from one place to another like at other festivals/school related events.
The second thing that I really loved about the festival were the workshops! There were different kinds of workshops available and the chance to watch live auditions for "Best of Fest," a group of competitions among actors and singers. There were three categories: monologues, and two different singing portions. I personally had a chance to watch the monologue event and all I have to say is, "Wow!" We were in the Black Box Theatre, a small practice/ small performance room in the Collins Center for the Arts. It was raining that day and amid the silence and patient waiting for the next performers, one could hear the rain beating upon the roof. What an accidental way to set the perfect ambience. The actors were amazing, and I had no idea that such talent existed among fellow high school peers. I have to say, this was my favorite workshop. I had such an amazing day at the thespian theatre conference! And, I would definitely go again… if I wasn't a Senior.
~Andrew G.


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Man arrested in burglary, stabbing of dog in Palm Bay
A 19-year-old Palm Bay man has been arrested and charged after police say he committed burglary and stabbed a dog, leaving it for dead.
Markell Sawyer, 19, of Palm Bay was taken into custody on Saturday and charged with armed burglary of a dwelling or structure, grand theft from a building of more than $300 but less than $5,000, criminal mischief of less than $200, felony animal cruelty causing death pain and suffering, dealing in stolen property and first-degree felony criminal attempt to solicit.
He is currently being held in the Brevard County Jail without bond.
The Palm Bay Police Department says that the suspect was wanted in the incident which took place on July 24 on Salia Street.
During a burglary, the suspect is alleged to have stabbed a Yorkie Terrier named Jasper and left the dog for dead.
Jasper is currently recovering from his injuries.
As part of an investigation, the Palm Bay Juvenile Task Force recovered property taken from the burglary during a juvenile check.
"We take all crime serious, but this was very shocking," said Lt. Mike Bandish with the Palm Bay Police Department in a statement on Facebook.
The dog's owner, John Kilderry, says he feels a sense of relief.
"The fact that the person's in prison with no bond, it's a tremendous relief to me," said Kilderry.
Kilderry did add that there was a "sense of a loss of security with the break-in" but that he would remain in his residence. He would however, take more precautions moving forward.
"I believe I'm going to stay here. I was thinking of moving but I think what I'm going to do is put in a security system with cameras and hopefully go from there and that'll be enough security," Kilderry added.
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Keeping Your Head Above Water: Inspirational Insights From a Champion
Inspirational Insights from a Champion of Life
Born premature Matt Levy was thrown into the world and given two choices: to sink or to swim. Beating all the odds, he emerged as a Paralympic Gold Medallist, public speaker, and a business manager–all due to a mindset shift he experienced fighting for life at the bottom.
In his book 'Keeping Your Head Above Water' Matt details how his perceived shortcomings led him to discover his unique strengths. Travel by Matt's side as he blazes his trail to greatness. As his companion, you will learn how to stop comparing yourself to others, capitalize on your talents, and stay focused as you charge forward.


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DAKAR (Reuters) - A cloud of Saharan dust stretching thousands of kilometres dimmed the sun and grounded flights across the western edge of Africa, the region's worst sand storm in two years.
A NASA satellite image showed a yellowish-brown plume stretching north from Western Sahara and inland to Mali.
Residents of Mauritania's seaside capital Nouakchott covered their faces with scarves or stayed indoors while drivers used headlights at midday to cut through the haze as the storm, which began on February 6, left thick layers of dust on sidewalks and shop windows.
"I have been eating sand for the past two days," Lea Polony, an entrepreneur in Nouakchott, said. "The places I go to for work have been deserted by workers and clients."
In neighbouring Senegal, Leopold Sedar Senghor airport cancelled more than a dozen flights on Tuesday, including Delta's direct flight from New York, after dust particles obscured the sun and cut visibility to below 400 metres.
A meteorologist said the dust came mostly from the northwest of the Sahara, kicked up by the so-called Harmattan, a seasonal wind that occurs during the northern hemisphere winter.
"This is an annual phenomenon during the Harmattan, but the last time we saw a dust plume like this was in 2010," said Mamina Kamara of Senegal's Meteorology Agency. "We're hoping it starts to lift tomorrow."
"This normally happens in the last four days of February and the first three days of March," said Sid Ahmed, resident of the small Mauritanian town of Akjoujt.
Senegal's Environment Ministry said on Wednesday air quality remained "bad" in Dakar, an urban sprawl of some 4 million people, posing a public health risk.
"The dust contains many microbes which can infect people's food or cause respiratory problems," Kamara said. "In the past, we have also seen an uptick in meningitis cases after the passing of dust clouds."
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