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To me, summer is about a lot of things (eating outside, walks after dinner, blackberries, sleeping with the windows open...) but the biggest thing I look forward to each summer is hanging out near a body of water, be it a lake, the ocean, a river --- whatever it is, that is where I want to be. We are really lucky here in Santa Cruz: We've got the mighty Pacific at our doorstep, but also many creeks and rivers in the nearby mountains. This summer we've been playing in Fall Creek, Aptos Creek and the San Lorenzo River. Not quite so much ocean play due to the broken foot thing and not wanting to trudge around in sand in my boot, but hopefully the fall will be full of ocean adventures. We have not yet explored Loch Lomand either. Excited to get out on that body of water in a boat!
A big theme for me this summer is "getting into the wild" with Nia. Playgrounds are fun, but it is the wild areas where the real play happens, where the imagination really sparks. At the playground, Nia often needs me to play with her, which is fine, but it is so different when we are out in the forest or on the beach: There she is instantly skipping, jumping, singing, inventing games, etc. And she is very vocal about how happy she is. She often says, "It is so beautiful here, mama! Thank you so much for bringing me here!" And there are lots of hugs and kisses. Now, who would turn that down??

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to me, summer is about a lot of things (eating outside, walks after dinner, blackberries, sleeping with the windows open...) but the biggest thing i look forward to each summer is hanging out near a body of water, be it a lake, the ocean, a river --- whatever it is, that is where i want to be. we are really lucky here in santa cruz: we've got the mighty pacific at our doorstep, but also many creeks and rivers in the nearby mountains. this summer we've been playing in fall creek, aptos creek and the san lorenzo river. not quite so much ocean play due to the broken foot thing and not wanting to trudge around in sand in my boot, but hopefully the fall will be full of ocean adventures. we have not yet explored loch lomand either. excited to get out on that body of water in a boat!
a big theme for me this summer is "getting into the wild" with nia. playgrounds are fun, but it is the wild areas where the real play happens, where the imagination really sparks. at the playground, nia often needs me to play with her, which is fine, but it is so different when we are out in the forest or on the beach: there she is instantly skipping, jumping, singing, inventing games, etc. and she is very vocal about how happy she is. she often says, "it is so beautiful here, mama! thank you so much for bringing me here!" and there are lots of hugs and kisses. now, who would turn that down??


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All-In-One (AIO) cloth diapers are as easy as disposable diapers. Just snap on baby and go!Extra soft bamboo material keeps baby's skin dry and comfortable.
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all-in-one (aio) cloth diapers are as easy as disposable diapers. just snap on baby and go!extra soft bamboo material keeps baby's skin dry and comfortable.
easy: all-in-one (aio) cloth diapers are as easy as disposable diapers.
comfortable: lined with stain resistant charcoal bamboo fleece.
versatile: unique design with pocket opening for cloth diaper inserts.
adjustable: trim design with snap buttons to adjust rise to small, medium , large or extra large size.


text: I found his photo on Blue Print by VSCO website. It seemed to me very interesting & caught my attention so much as the composition of the photo leads your eyes first to the focal point, in this case, the beautiful built with a black & white geometric cut-out. After seeing the focal point your look goes to the horizon, traveling across the picture & always coming back to the point at which you started. This magnificent composition is exactly the type of compositions to be performed in any interior design project.

lowercased: i found his photo on blue print by vsco website. it seemed to me very interesting & caught my attention so much as the composition of the photo leads your eyes first to the focal point, in this case, the beautiful built with a black & white geometric cut-out. after seeing the focal point your look goes to the horizon, traveling across the picture & always coming back to the point at which you started. this magnificent composition is exactly the type of compositions to be performed in any interior design project.


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A proposal for a week-long workshop on “Phase-Field models of Fracture” to be held at the Banff International Research Station, March 3-8, 2019 has been approved. The co-organizers are Laura De Lorenzis (Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany), and Masato Kimura (Kanazawa University, Japan).
Phase-field models of fracture were originally devised in the mathematics community as numerical approximation of the variational theories of brittle fracture, based on revisiting Griffith’s theory from the 1920’s with modern mathematical tools. The underlying idea of these models is to represent cracks –two-dimensional surfaces in three dimensions and curves in two dimensions– using a smooth auxiliary “phase-field” diffused over a small regularization length. Part of their appeal is that their deep theoretical roots can be leveraged to address many of the most pressing challenges in fracture mechanics including crack path identification, crack nucleation prediction, and the need for efficient three-dimensional numerical simulations. As such, they have seen an explosive growth in the last few years, in particular in the mechanics and engineering communities. As the community of users and the range of applications have gotten larger, it has become increasingly difficult to ensure proper communication between key players from the mathematics and applications communities.
This workshop brings together a broad multi-disciplinary group from academia and the industry at various stage of their career. The make-up of the organization committee is meant to reflect the diversity of viewpoints expected, with organizers from the applied mathematics, theoretical mechanics, and computational science communities, originating from three continents. The objectives of the workshop are manifold: It seeks to restore proper communication between the communities involved by informing each other of the key success and challenges. It will tackle a new class of inverse problems arising from optimal design of materials and structures or materials characterization, for instance. Finally, it will allow a candid comparison of recently developed numerical approaches, and the elaboration of benchmark problems.

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a proposal for a week-long workshop on “phase-field models of fracture” to be held at the banff international research station, march 3-8, 2019 has been approved. the co-organizers are laura de lorenzis (technische universität braunschweig, germany), and masato kimura (kanazawa university, japan).
phase-field models of fracture were originally devised in the mathematics community as numerical approximation of the variational theories of brittle fracture, based on revisiting griffith’s theory from the 1920’s with modern mathematical tools. the underlying idea of these models is to represent cracks –two-dimensional surfaces in three dimensions and curves in two dimensions– using a smooth auxiliary “phase-field” diffused over a small regularization length. part of their appeal is that their deep theoretical roots can be leveraged to address many of the most pressing challenges in fracture mechanics including crack path identification, crack nucleation prediction, and the need for efficient three-dimensional numerical simulations. as such, they have seen an explosive growth in the last few years, in particular in the mechanics and engineering communities. as the community of users and the range of applications have gotten larger, it has become increasingly difficult to ensure proper communication between key players from the mathematics and applications communities.
this workshop brings together a broad multi-disciplinary group from academia and the industry at various stage of their career. the make-up of the organization committee is meant to reflect the diversity of viewpoints expected, with organizers from the applied mathematics, theoretical mechanics, and computational science communities, originating from three continents. the objectives of the workshop are manifold: it seeks to restore proper communication between the communities involved by informing each other of the key success and challenges. it will tackle a new class of inverse problems arising from optimal design of materials and structures or materials characterization, for instance. finally, it will allow a candid comparison of recently developed numerical approaches, and the elaboration of benchmark problems.


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Will interim targets be jettisoned on the road to Copenhagen?
In the race to develop a viable aviation biofuel, Air New Zealand and Boeing are banking on the jatropha plant to deliver the cost-effective, green alternative they need.
The soaring cost of world oil, pushing up jetfuel costs around 70 per cent in the last year alone, and an increasing focus on the greenhouse gas emissions from air travel have the industry under intense pressure to find a cheaper, more environmentally-friendly alternative.
Air New Zealand and Boeing are planning a three-hour test flight in the next few months, running one of four jumbo-jet engines on fuel from jatropha oil produced at a research facility in Hawaii, the LA Times reports. The airline has announced a goal to supply 10 per cent of its aviation fuel needs from biofuels by 2013.
While Virgin has already flown a test flight using a bio-jetfuel blend in one of its engines, question marks were raised by environmentalists. Amid the rising concerns over the unsustainability of using food crops and food-bowl land to produce biofuels, jatropha has the advantage of being able to be grown on marginal land that won’t take other crops. The shrub grows relatively fast, suits warm climates, demands little water and the nut-fruit it produces is rich in oil.
Jatropha is already being successfully used as a feedstock for biodiesel production albeit on a small scale so far. Practical experience in the cultivation of the plant is limited given it has largely been regarded as a weed in the past with little commercial value.
Early estimates suggest that jatropha oil could be produced for as little as $43 a barrel, compared to more than $120 a barrel for crude oil currently, the LA Times report says. The downside is that, with no great history of cultivation, knowledge of the plant and development of most-productive varieties is really in its infancy compared to food crops.
There are also environmental concerns that the successful development of a blend of bio- and fossil-fuels for use of aviation will see increased fossil fuel use and greenhouse emissions as the industry continues to grow.

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will interim targets be jettisoned on the road to copenhagen?
in the race to develop a viable aviation biofuel, air new zealand and boeing are banking on the jatropha plant to deliver the cost-effective, green alternative they need.
the soaring cost of world oil, pushing up jetfuel costs around 70 per cent in the last year alone, and an increasing focus on the greenhouse gas emissions from air travel have the industry under intense pressure to find a cheaper, more environmentally-friendly alternative.
air new zealand and boeing are planning a three-hour test flight in the next few months, running one of four jumbo-jet engines on fuel from jatropha oil produced at a research facility in hawaii, the la times reports. the airline has announced a goal to supply 10 per cent of its aviation fuel needs from biofuels by 2013.
while virgin has already flown a test flight using a bio-jetfuel blend in one of its engines, question marks were raised by environmentalists. amid the rising concerns over the unsustainability of using food crops and food-bowl land to produce biofuels, jatropha has the advantage of being able to be grown on marginal land that won’t take other crops. the shrub grows relatively fast, suits warm climates, demands little water and the nut-fruit it produces is rich in oil.
jatropha is already being successfully used as a feedstock for biodiesel production albeit on a small scale so far. practical experience in the cultivation of the plant is limited given it has largely been regarded as a weed in the past with little commercial value.
early estimates suggest that jatropha oil could be produced for as little as $43 a barrel, compared to more than $120 a barrel for crude oil currently, the la times report says. the downside is that, with no great history of cultivation, knowledge of the plant and development of most-productive varieties is really in its infancy compared to food crops.
there are also environmental concerns that the successful development of a blend of bio- and fossil-fuels for use of aviation will see increased fossil fuel use and greenhouse emissions as the industry continues to grow.


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signal business support for people with disabilities with the disabilities at work logo displayed on websites, letterhead, plaques, window decals, and point-of-sale magnets.
an endorsed business is notified of its status and receives a disabilities at work electronic logo for websites, press releases, and letterhead. endorsed businesses may purchase disabilities at work decals, plaques, or magnets. a separate contract with disabilities at work will permit the use of its logo on products.
the disabilities at work logo includes the year that the business is endorsed. businesses must be endorsed every year to ensure they maintain their support for people with disabilities.
endorsed businesses have the opportunity to purchase the disabilities at work materials listed below. each of the items prominently showcases the disabilities at work logo, a highly visible symbol that will indicate to all consumers, but especially those with disabilities and their friends and families, that this business supports people with disabilities.
to purchase disabilities at work materials, contact patty cullinane at 908-975-3211.
please note: disabilities at work owns all of the trademarks, service marks and logos distributed to endorsing agencies and endorsed businesses. without the express written consent of disabilities at work, agencies and businesses may not copy, reproduce, display, republish, post or otherwise use any of the material or logo except as outlined above.


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Cloudhouse Technologies has seen over 300 per cent growth over the last 12 months, and expanded its business into the US – thanks, in part, to strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Amazon. As it looks to continue its growth and expand its global footprint, Cloudhouse has also appointed Nick Coleman as CTO.
Cloudhouse Technologies Limited today announced that its cloud application management platform, Applications Anywhere, has been verified as Citrix Ready.
This report highlights how Cloudhouse Technologies are helping customers get existing applications onto the cloud, without complexity, and are providing cloud management plane for further infrastructure.

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cloudhouse technologies has seen over 300 per cent growth over the last 12 months, and expanded its business into the us – thanks, in part, to strategic partnerships with microsoft and amazon. as it looks to continue its growth and expand its global footprint, cloudhouse has also appointed nick coleman as cto.
cloudhouse technologies limited today announced that its cloud application management platform, applications anywhere, has been verified as citrix ready.
this report highlights how cloudhouse technologies are helping customers get existing applications onto the cloud, without complexity, and are providing cloud management plane for further infrastructure.


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This backdrop comes on string so is easily attached to walls, fireplaces and furniture. This banner creates a beautiful focal point that guests will be drawn to.

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this shiny gold banner will add the perfect touch that the momma-to-be will love!
this backdrop comes on string so is easily attached to walls, fireplaces and furniture. this banner creates a beautiful focal point that guests will be drawn to.


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All Roads Lead to the Marais – Eat Me. Drink Me.
“Have you ever noticed the farting sound the doors to the metro make as they’re closing?” Jamie says to me as we step into the train heading south from the antique markets at Porte de Clignancourt. I hadn’t – but now it’s all I hear. Soft little train tufts.
We finally felt comfortable in Paris. It had taken a while. First, there were the overwhelming tourists. And because of the overwhelming tourists, there were far too many underwhelming restaurants. Our first few days in Paris, I’d found myself disappointed. Untoasted slices of bread with dry paté for seven euros? Heavily salted, monochromatic beef bourgingnon for nine? A cappuccino for five fifty? Kidding, right? We’d discovered a few gems – miniature croque madames carefully wrapped in brown paper, tight little cups of espresso over whose thin white lips we watched fashion’s finest stroll by, fluorescent macaroons with silky fillings – but our edible despondency was apparent.
Until the day before, when we’d walked across all of Paris, through the Latin Quarter and along the wide banks of the Seine, up to the top of the Eiffel Tower, and then up, over, and around the winding streets of Montmartre.
We sat on a small, grassy knoll just beneath Sacre-Coeur, Jamie sleeping off his jetlag. I watched lovers walk by, watched the women in stilettos, the baby buggies, the tourists with their tripods, the woman in the pink hat singing opera. A flock of pigeons landed beside us in a cooing frenzy and just as quickly fluttered off, the shock of air from their wings ruffling my hair. Parts of the Pompidou glinted through the haze like slipping silver fish. The light like rose water and creamsicles.
Paris, unfurling from the top of Sacre-Coeur. Domes and spires and hedges of tetris-packed buildings rolling out like a concrete sea. Even in the absence of a lover, the city was a big, white heart. Explorable, open, tender, full of secrets. I love Paris.
The first time I came to Paris, I was fifteen. I loved it then, too. Loved the city Victor Hugo so ferociously describes, loved the escargots and the fast-paced walking, the white bridges, and baubled shop windows. I came back to Paris when I was eighteen, on a trip across Europe with my best girlfriend and four boys. It was a very different trip – we stayed in a hostel in Montmartre, drank lots of red wine, marched up and down the Champs Elysées as if we meant to conquor it. But it was still love. This trip, my relationship was more complicated.
Cities are like lovers. I’m dating Berlin and in love with New York. In comparison, Paris almost seems like a sordid seaside love affair. Like revisiting an ex years down the road, when you’ve both changed and yet somehow expect your relationship to pick up where it once left off. You almost need to see Paris through the eyes of a local in active relationship with the city – like meeting up with an ex and saying, “Oh you’re married now” – a twinge of jelousy, remorse, longing – and then, perhaps, learning to love on another plane.
Thank God for JP. I’d met him about a year ago when I was working at the Urban Outfitters in SoHo. I’d shown him around Williamsburg, recommended a few good places to eat and thrift in Bushwick, but after that we really hadn’t kept in touch more than the occasional Facebook hello. But he’d offered to show me Paris if I ever came that way. I’m a taker-up-on-offers-er. And he obliged. Our first night in town, he took us out in the Marais, to La Perle, a small bar which swelled with Parisians as the night wore on, and then to an even smaller bar with cramped ceilings, dim yellow light, and ironwork grille around the stairs.
The next night, we met near Place Clichy at a local restaurant for a shared plate of charcuterie, cheese, and bread. We shared a bottle of white wine and sat, cramped in a window seat at a long wooden table, taking in the burble of French around us. Oh the French, the French! I love this language – and I loved unleashing it on the locals, making them have long, gesture-rich conversations with me about shoes, food, weather, anything for which I had the vocab set from the six years I took French in school. Six years ago, let me add.
We breathed a sigh of relief, sitting in that restaurant, slipping into the noise around us. I’d almost lost hope that Paris had any real pockets left. Even when you’re a tourist, you don’t want to be around tourists.
It was our turning point. Later that night, we met up with a New York friend at Les Étages, a small bar, furnished like a boho-chic living room with cushiony chairs and Christmas lights and then had a late-night snack of fried potatoes at Les Philosophes down the road. It would seem we were drawn to the Marais like moths. Akiko and I headed off to Social Club – David Lynch’s Parisian dance club – where, surrounded by beautiful Parisian men and women, we danced until the trains started running again at five. (Jamie still sleeping off his jetlag.) The next day, walking around the Marais (again), window shopping, discovering the most magnificent pastry – une cigar, doughy marzipan wrapped in honey-drenched phyllo – at a Jewish bakery, people watching at brunch. And then, late at night, finding a real Parisian bar in our neighborhood near the Rue Mouffetard and sharing a carafe of wine, later wandering into a hookah lounge, drinking pot after pot of the most delicious mint tea as smoke hazed around us.
It took a while to find this Paris. Maybe the city had changed – I really couldn’t remember this many tourists, or the prices being this expensive. But more probably, it was that I had grown apart from the city. Estranged lovers. Finding each other. And though Paris had disappointed me a few times (being jilted when you least expect it always hurts…), I thought back to the hilltop under Sacre-Coeur, where all of Paris promised herself to me.
Our last day, a quiet Monday, we walked from our hostel in the Latin Quarter through sloping, white, clean-swept streets, along the sunlight-laced Seine, past Hugo’s Notre Dame, and into our Marais. We’d been to the Marais every day of the trip, and still, we found ourselves drawn to this area more than any other. And making a connection with at least one part of Paris made it feel to us a more real place. Less bombarded with tourists – a city we could love, a place we could live. We bought falafels for five euros and ate them in an alley, yogurt and garlic mixing with vinegar and juicing down our hands as we bit into slick strips of eggplant, warm, fragrant falafel bits, onion and cabbage.
I bought another cigar, we crossed the Seine one last time, and then we headed for the airport, got on a plane, and flew back to Berlin, home.
Oh, Elisabeth, your writing brings tears to my eyes. I love you always.
Your post makes me long for Paris! Loved this!
Yeah its true, Paris can make you feel being a poor person. But there are spots where you may eat for reasonable prices. In the Marais in fact you find some arabian places with Cous-Cous, mhmmm. Never go eating to the touristic “Quartier Latin”! Did you know that the Rue Mouffetard belongs to the real Quartier Latin? Hope you enjoy Xmas back home in Pennsylvania.
I just like the helpful information you supply for your articles. I will bookmark your weblog and test again right here frequently. I am rather sure I’ll be informed many new stuff right right here! Good luck for the next!

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all roads lead to the marais – eat me. drink me.
“have you ever noticed the farting sound the doors to the metro make as they’re closing?” jamie says to me as we step into the train heading south from the antique markets at porte de clignancourt. i hadn’t – but now it’s all i hear. soft little train tufts.
we finally felt comfortable in paris. it had taken a while. first, there were the overwhelming tourists. and because of the overwhelming tourists, there were far too many underwhelming restaurants. our first few days in paris, i’d found myself disappointed. untoasted slices of bread with dry paté for seven euros? heavily salted, monochromatic beef bourgingnon for nine? a cappuccino for five fifty? kidding, right? we’d discovered a few gems – miniature croque madames carefully wrapped in brown paper, tight little cups of espresso over whose thin white lips we watched fashion’s finest stroll by, fluorescent macaroons with silky fillings – but our edible despondency was apparent.
until the day before, when we’d walked across all of paris, through the latin quarter and along the wide banks of the seine, up to the top of the eiffel tower, and then up, over, and around the winding streets of montmartre.
we sat on a small, grassy knoll just beneath sacre-coeur, jamie sleeping off his jetlag. i watched lovers walk by, watched the women in stilettos, the baby buggies, the tourists with their tripods, the woman in the pink hat singing opera. a flock of pigeons landed beside us in a cooing frenzy and just as quickly fluttered off, the shock of air from their wings ruffling my hair. parts of the pompidou glinted through the haze like slipping silver fish. the light like rose water and creamsicles.
paris, unfurling from the top of sacre-coeur. domes and spires and hedges of tetris-packed buildings rolling out like a concrete sea. even in the absence of a lover, the city was a big, white heart. explorable, open, tender, full of secrets. i love paris.
the first time i came to paris, i was fifteen. i loved it then, too. loved the city victor hugo so ferociously describes, loved the escargots and the fast-paced walking, the white bridges, and baubled shop windows. i came back to paris when i was eighteen, on a trip across europe with my best girlfriend and four boys. it was a very different trip – we stayed in a hostel in montmartre, drank lots of red wine, marched up and down the champs elysées as if we meant to conquor it. but it was still love. this trip, my relationship was more complicated.
cities are like lovers. i’m dating berlin and in love with new york. in comparison, paris almost seems like a sordid seaside love affair. like revisiting an ex years down the road, when you’ve both changed and yet somehow expect your relationship to pick up where it once left off. you almost need to see paris through the eyes of a local in active relationship with the city – like meeting up with an ex and saying, “oh you’re married now” – a twinge of jelousy, remorse, longing – and then, perhaps, learning to love on another plane.
thank god for jp. i’d met him about a year ago when i was working at the urban outfitters in soho. i’d shown him around williamsburg, recommended a few good places to eat and thrift in bushwick, but after that we really hadn’t kept in touch more than the occasional facebook hello. but he’d offered to show me paris if i ever came that way. i’m a taker-up-on-offers-er. and he obliged. our first night in town, he took us out in the marais, to la perle, a small bar which swelled with parisians as the night wore on, and then to an even smaller bar with cramped ceilings, dim yellow light, and ironwork grille around the stairs.
the next night, we met near place clichy at a local restaurant for a shared plate of charcuterie, cheese, and bread. we shared a bottle of white wine and sat, cramped in a window seat at a long wooden table, taking in the burble of french around us. oh the french, the french! i love this language – and i loved unleashing it on the locals, making them have long, gesture-rich conversations with me about shoes, food, weather, anything for which i had the vocab set from the six years i took french in school. six years ago, let me add.
we breathed a sigh of relief, sitting in that restaurant, slipping into the noise around us. i’d almost lost hope that paris had any real pockets left. even when you’re a tourist, you don’t want to be around tourists.
it was our turning point. later that night, we met up with a new york friend at les étages, a small bar, furnished like a boho-chic living room with cushiony chairs and christmas lights and then had a late-night snack of fried potatoes at les philosophes down the road. it would seem we were drawn to the marais like moths. akiko and i headed off to social club – david lynch’s parisian dance club – where, surrounded by beautiful parisian men and women, we danced until the trains started running again at five. (jamie still sleeping off his jetlag.) the next day, walking around the marais (again), window shopping, discovering the most magnificent pastry – une cigar, doughy marzipan wrapped in honey-drenched phyllo – at a jewish bakery, people watching at brunch. and then, late at night, finding a real parisian bar in our neighborhood near the rue mouffetard and sharing a carafe of wine, later wandering into a hookah lounge, drinking pot after pot of the most delicious mint tea as smoke hazed around us.
it took a while to find this paris. maybe the city had changed – i really couldn’t remember this many tourists, or the prices being this expensive. but more probably, it was that i had grown apart from the city. estranged lovers. finding each other. and though paris had disappointed me a few times (being jilted when you least expect it always hurts…), i thought back to the hilltop under sacre-coeur, where all of paris promised herself to me.
our last day, a quiet monday, we walked from our hostel in the latin quarter through sloping, white, clean-swept streets, along the sunlight-laced seine, past hugo’s notre dame, and into our marais. we’d been to the marais every day of the trip, and still, we found ourselves drawn to this area more than any other. and making a connection with at least one part of paris made it feel to us a more real place. less bombarded with tourists – a city we could love, a place we could live. we bought falafels for five euros and ate them in an alley, yogurt and garlic mixing with vinegar and juicing down our hands as we bit into slick strips of eggplant, warm, fragrant falafel bits, onion and cabbage.
i bought another cigar, we crossed the seine one last time, and then we headed for the airport, got on a plane, and flew back to berlin, home.
oh, elisabeth, your writing brings tears to my eyes. i love you always.
your post makes me long for paris! loved this!
yeah its true, paris can make you feel being a poor person. but there are spots where you may eat for reasonable prices. in the marais in fact you find some arabian places with cous-cous, mhmmm. never go eating to the touristic “quartier latin”! did you know that the rue mouffetard belongs to the real quartier latin? hope you enjoy xmas back home in pennsylvania.
i just like the helpful information you supply for your articles. i will bookmark your weblog and test again right here frequently. i am rather sure i’ll be informed many new stuff right right here! good luck for the next!


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Smart King SXL 5100VA, Tower, Line Interactive UPS Technology, Pure Sinewave PSW, Long Runtime Model, LCD Display, IEC Outlets, Serial & USB interface for Upsmon Software, Web Card Slot, External Battery Connector, Enhanced charger and inverter for extended run times and 2 Year Warranty. Dimensions (mm): H428 x W710 x D214, 82kg.
Smart King SXL Rackmount 1000VA, Line Interactive UPS Technology, Pure Sinewave PSW, Long Runtime Model, LCD Display, IEC Outlets, Serial & USB interface for Upsmon Software, Web Card Slot, External Battery Connector, Enhanced Charger and Inverter for extended run times and 2 Year Warranty. Dimensions (mm): H130 x W483 x D560, 18.8kg.
Smart King SXL Rackmount 1500VA, Line Interactive UPS Technology, Pure Sinewave PSW, Long Runtime Model, LCD Display, IEC Outlets, Serial & USB interface for Upsmon Software, Web Card Slot, External Battery Connector, Enhanced Charger and Inverter for extended run times and 2 Year Warranty. Dimensions (mm): H130 x W483 x D560, 23.5kg.
Smart King SXL Rackmount 3000VA, Line Interactive UPS Technology, Pure Sinewave PSW, Long Runtime Model, LCD Display, IEC Outlets, Serial & USB interface for Upsmon Software, Web Card Slot, External Battery Connector, Enhanced Charger and Inverter for extended run times and 2 Year Warranty. Dimensions (mm): H178 x W483 x D560, 46.5kg.
External battery pack to suite the Smart King and Rack UPS. Provides 20 minutes of backup time under full load. Note when used with the standard Smart King, the UPS can only be loaded to a maximum 50%. Dimensions (mm): H130 x W430 x D400, 25kg.

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the lcd and led smart king provides server grade quality power cost effectively. the smart king can support additional battery packs for long run times and outputs a pure sine wave. the smart king series is available in rack or tower format. smart king xl series provide continuous rated capacity for continuous backup. the main unit of smk xl includes internal batteries to provide the longer backup time and is capable of connecting external batteries to support longer backup time.
to purchase this product call an account manager on 1300 665 776 or email your details to sales@alphaenergy.com.au.
smart king sxl 1000va, tower, line interactive ups technology, pure sinewave psw, long runtime model, lcd display, iec outlets, serial & usb interface for upsmon software, web card slot, external battery connector, enhanced charger and inverter for extended run times and 2 year warranty. dimensions (mm): h215 x w170 x d450, 22.5kg.
smart king sxl 1500va, tower, line interactive ups technology, pure sinewave psw, long runtime model, lcd display, iec outlets, serial & usb interface for upsmon software, web card slot, external battery connector, enhanced charger and inverter for extended run times and 2 year warranty. dimensions (mm): h430 x w170 x d480, 46kg.
smart king sxl 2000va, tower, line interactive ups technology, pure sinewave psw, long runtime model, lcd display, iec outlets, serial & usb interface for upsmon software, web card slot, external battery connector, enhanced charger and inverter for extended run times and 2 year warranty. dimensions (mm): h430 x w170 x d480, 50kg.
smart king sxl 3000va, tower, line interactive ups technology, pure sinewave psw, long runtime model, lcd display, iec outlets, serial & usb interface for upsmon software, web card slot, external battery connector, enhanced charger and inverter for extended run times and 2 year warranty. dimensions (mm): h430 x w170 x d580, 57kg.
smart king sxl 5100va, tower, line interactive ups technology, pure sinewave psw, long runtime model, lcd display, iec outlets, serial & usb interface for upsmon software, web card slot, external battery connector, enhanced charger and inverter for extended run times and 2 year warranty. dimensions (mm): h428 x w710 x d214, 82kg.
smart king sxl rackmount 1000va, line interactive ups technology, pure sinewave psw, long runtime model, lcd display, iec outlets, serial & usb interface for upsmon software, web card slot, external battery connector, enhanced charger and inverter for extended run times and 2 year warranty. dimensions (mm): h130 x w483 x d560, 18.8kg.
smart king sxl rackmount 1500va, line interactive ups technology, pure sinewave psw, long runtime model, lcd display, iec outlets, serial & usb interface for upsmon software, web card slot, external battery connector, enhanced charger and inverter for extended run times and 2 year warranty. dimensions (mm): h130 x w483 x d560, 23.5kg.
smart king sxl rackmount 3000va, line interactive ups technology, pure sinewave psw, long runtime model, lcd display, iec outlets, serial & usb interface for upsmon software, web card slot, external battery connector, enhanced charger and inverter for extended run times and 2 year warranty. dimensions (mm): h178 x w483 x d560, 46.5kg.
external battery pack to suite the smart king and rack ups. provides 20 minutes of backup time under full load. note when used with the standard smart king, the ups can only be loaded to a maximum 50%. dimensions (mm): h130 x w430 x d400, 25kg.


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With a stay at Guesthouse21 in Berlin (Schoeneberg), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Berlin Zoological Garden and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. This guesthouse is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Brandenburg Gate and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Reichstag Building.
At Guesthouse21, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access.Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Check-out time is 11:00 AMFeatured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff.Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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with a stay at guesthouse21 in berlin (schoeneberg), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of berlin zoological garden and kaiser wilhelm memorial church. this guesthouse is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from brandenburg gate and 2.5 mi (4 km) from reichstag building.
at guesthouse21, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. breakfast is available for a fee.take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.check-in time starts at 2:00 pm check-out time is 11:00 amfeatured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff.extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.


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WASHINGTON — People who believe Princess Diana was murdered or that John F. Kennedy's assassination was an elaborate plot are more likely to think that vaccines are unsafe, despite scientific evidence to the contrary, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
"Vaccinations are one of society's greatest achievements and one of the main reasons that people live about 30 years longer than a century ago," said lead researcher Matthew Hornsey, PhD, of the University of Queensland. "Therefore, it is fascinating to learn about why some people are so fearful of them."
The study is the first to test the relationship between conspiracy beliefs and antivaccination attitudes among a global sample, according to Hornsey. The research was published in the journal Health Psychology.
Hornsey and his co-authors surveyed 5,323 people from 24 countries on five continents using online questionnaires between March 31 and May 11, 2016, measuring antivaccination attitudes and belief in four conspiracy theories: that Princess Diana was murdered; that the American government knew about the 9/11 attacks in advance and chose to let them happen; that a shadowy group of elites exist to plot a new world order; and that John F. Kennedy was murdered as part of an elaborate plot.
Those with strong beliefs in conspiracies were most likely to hold antivaccination attitudes regardless of where they lived. For example, the more people believed that Princess Diana was murdered, the more negative attitudes they had about vaccinations. In contrast, level of education had a very small impact on antivaccination attitudes.
"People often develop attitudes through emotional and gut responses," Hornsey said. "Simply repeating evidence makes little difference to those who have antivaccination attitudes."
Large pharmaceutical companies, which profit from selling vaccines, are often targets for conspiracy theorists, said Hornsey. "For many conspiracy theorists, profits gained are a sign that the system is broken and the truth is being covered up by vested interests."
"Trying to reduce people's conspiracy beliefs is notoriously difficult," Hornsey said. "An alternative possibility is to acknowledge the possibility of conspiracies, but to highlight how there are vested interests on the other side too; vested interests that are motivated to obscure the benefits of vaccination and to exaggerate their dangers."
Anti-vaccination attitudes were also associated with intolerance of those who limit their freedom, disgust toward blood and needles and an individualistic worldview, according to the study.
Article: "The Psychological Roots of Anti-Vaccination Attitudes: A 24-Nation Investigation," by Matthew Hornsey, PhD, Emily Harris, PhD, and Kelly Fielding, PhD, University of Queensland. Health Psychology, published Feb. 1, 2018.
The American Psychological Association, in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. APA's membership includes nearly 115,700 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. Through its divisions in 54 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 60 state, territorial and Canadian provincial associations, APA works to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives.

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washington — people who believe princess diana was murdered or that john f. kennedy's assassination was an elaborate plot are more likely to think that vaccines are unsafe, despite scientific evidence to the contrary, according to research published by the american psychological association.
"vaccinations are one of society's greatest achievements and one of the main reasons that people live about 30 years longer than a century ago," said lead researcher matthew hornsey, phd, of the university of queensland. "therefore, it is fascinating to learn about why some people are so fearful of them."
the study is the first to test the relationship between conspiracy beliefs and antivaccination attitudes among a global sample, according to hornsey. the research was published in the journal health psychology.
hornsey and his co-authors surveyed 5,323 people from 24 countries on five continents using online questionnaires between march 31 and may 11, 2016, measuring antivaccination attitudes and belief in four conspiracy theories: that princess diana was murdered; that the american government knew about the 9/11 attacks in advance and chose to let them happen; that a shadowy group of elites exist to plot a new world order; and that john f. kennedy was murdered as part of an elaborate plot.
those with strong beliefs in conspiracies were most likely to hold antivaccination attitudes regardless of where they lived. for example, the more people believed that princess diana was murdered, the more negative attitudes they had about vaccinations. in contrast, level of education had a very small impact on antivaccination attitudes.
"people often develop attitudes through emotional and gut responses," hornsey said. "simply repeating evidence makes little difference to those who have antivaccination attitudes."
large pharmaceutical companies, which profit from selling vaccines, are often targets for conspiracy theorists, said hornsey. "for many conspiracy theorists, profits gained are a sign that the system is broken and the truth is being covered up by vested interests."
"trying to reduce people's conspiracy beliefs is notoriously difficult," hornsey said. "an alternative possibility is to acknowledge the possibility of conspiracies, but to highlight how there are vested interests on the other side too; vested interests that are motivated to obscure the benefits of vaccination and to exaggerate their dangers."
anti-vaccination attitudes were also associated with intolerance of those who limit their freedom, disgust toward blood and needles and an individualistic worldview, according to the study.
article: "the psychological roots of anti-vaccination attitudes: a 24-nation investigation," by matthew hornsey, phd, emily harris, phd, and kelly fielding, phd, university of queensland. health psychology, published feb. 1, 2018.
the american psychological association, in washington, d.c., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the united states. apa's membership includes nearly 115,700 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. through its divisions in 54 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 60 state, territorial and canadian provincial associations, apa works to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives.


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,Fully furnished commercial office/space. Placed at vashi (Mumbai navi). 300 sq.Ft.(Builtup area) is the area of the property. Want to sell it for "thirty five lakh rupees". It is a under 9 years construction . Good design, Spacious 1 bathroom available.
Landmarks : Next to mathari bhavan.

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,fully furnished commercial office/space. placed at vashi (mumbai navi). 300 sq.ft.(builtup area) is the area of the property. want to sell it for "thirty five lakh rupees". it is a under 9 years construction . good design, spacious 1 bathroom available.
landmarks : next to mathari bhavan.


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Our little clients can enrol in seven levels of classes determined by their current command of English language and age. Regarding their age, kids are divided into several groups: 7 to 8-year-olds, 9 to 11-year-olds, 12 to 13 year-olds and TEEN COURSE (14 to 16-year-olds). The courses last throughout the year. In case you missed the beginning of the present course your child is interested in, we would be glad to offer you a semi-intensive language course for your kid and his/her friends. At present, an average amount of 200 kids per week attend our courses!
If your darling is aged 14 to 17, we have great courses tailored especially to his/her needs! They mostly focus on practising the vocabulary and grammar the teens should already have a good command of as well as on the communication skills they will definitely benefit from in future! Of course, the above mentioned courses are also divided into several levels taking into consideration teen´s language command and age.
Secondary-school graduates are advised to attend our special School-leaving examination course. The students are divided into the groups depending upon their language command. The preparation is highly specific with regard to all the particularities of the upcoming examination. Right in the initial interview we are set to advise you which type of a school-leaving examination a prospective graduate shall choose and get ready for.
VISTA offers you fun for your kids from 3 to 15 year old (TEEN SUMMER CAMP) who can enrol in our summer city camps. Summer City Camps have been successfully organised for six consecutive years and kids and their friends like coming back to us on a regular basis.
While you are at work, your kid is in good hands. The days are thematically prepared, unobtrusively accompanied with English language or games, adventures and summer fun. The content of particular courses is always different as little kids usually attend more than just one shift.
For further information, please consult our leaflet. If you are interested, please contact the branch of your choice.

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our little clients can enrol in seven levels of classes determined by their current command of english language and age. regarding their age, kids are divided into several groups: 7 to 8-year-olds, 9 to 11-year-olds, 12 to 13 year-olds and teen course (14 to 16-year-olds). the courses last throughout the year. in case you missed the beginning of the present course your child is interested in, we would be glad to offer you a semi-intensive language course for your kid and his/her friends. at present, an average amount of 200 kids per week attend our courses!
if your darling is aged 14 to 17, we have great courses tailored especially to his/her needs! they mostly focus on practising the vocabulary and grammar the teens should already have a good command of as well as on the communication skills they will definitely benefit from in future! of course, the above mentioned courses are also divided into several levels taking into consideration teen´s language command and age.
secondary-school graduates are advised to attend our special school-leaving examination course. the students are divided into the groups depending upon their language command. the preparation is highly specific with regard to all the particularities of the upcoming examination. right in the initial interview we are set to advise you which type of a school-leaving examination a prospective graduate shall choose and get ready for.
vista offers you fun for your kids from 3 to 15 year old (teen summer camp) who can enrol in our summer city camps. summer city camps have been successfully organised for six consecutive years and kids and their friends like coming back to us on a regular basis.
while you are at work, your kid is in good hands. the days are thematically prepared, unobtrusively accompanied with english language or games, adventures and summer fun. the content of particular courses is always different as little kids usually attend more than just one shift.
for further information, please consult our leaflet. if you are interested, please contact the branch of your choice.


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COSMOS, the world's first national cosmology supercomputer, has been launched.
Mathematics is not only for men, says the author of the new booklet "Women in the History of Mathematics from Antiquity to the Nineteenth Century".
The UK weekly science magazine New Scientist has unveiled a brand new web site.
Many of our readers have asked for more information about the hailstrone sequence problem from the last issue.
This year, for the first time, the Met. Office is publishing an experimental long range forecast for the average Central England Temperature.
Chess world champion Gary Kasparov has been defeated by Deep Blue, the world's highest ranking chess computer.
You may think that searching for new prime numbers is a job for super-computers. However, on 13th November 1996, Frenchman Joel Armengaud discovered a new one using his humble PC.
If this issue's Puzzle page whets your appetite for solving mathematical puzzles online then you might like to look at a new internet journal, Interact, published by the NRICH Maths project.

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cosmos, the world's first national cosmology supercomputer, has been launched.
mathematics is not only for men, says the author of the new booklet "women in the history of mathematics from antiquity to the nineteenth century".
the uk weekly science magazine new scientist has unveiled a brand new web site.
many of our readers have asked for more information about the hailstrone sequence problem from the last issue.
this year, for the first time, the met. office is publishing an experimental long range forecast for the average central england temperature.
chess world champion gary kasparov has been defeated by deep blue, the world's highest ranking chess computer.
you may think that searching for new prime numbers is a job for super-computers. however, on 13th november 1996, frenchman joel armengaud discovered a new one using his humble pc.
if this issue's puzzle page whets your appetite for solving mathematical puzzles online then you might like to look at a new internet journal, interact, published by the nrich maths project.


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The area south of Hamilton including Chatelherault Country Park and Cadzow Castle are immensely rich in ancient and veteran trees. Ancient Tree Hunt volunteers have surveyed here in detail and recorded more than 300 ancient trees and over 60 veterans. These trees make this an area of high value for biodiversity and are a national heritage asset. It is one of only 6 known high value hotspots in Scotland based on current data.
You are invited to attend the seminar to discuss these results. The main Ancient Tree Inventory (ATI) partners - the Woodland Trust, Ancient Tree Forum and Tree Register of the British Isles would like to work with other partners with an interest in this landscape to consider ways in which the ancient tree qualities can be protected, restored and carried forward into the future. The event will be of equal interest to those professionally involved, enthusiasts and volunteers alike.

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the area south of hamilton including chatelherault country park and cadzow castle are immensely rich in ancient and veteran trees. ancient tree hunt volunteers have surveyed here in detail and recorded more than 300 ancient trees and over 60 veterans. these trees make this an area of high value for biodiversity and are a national heritage asset. it is one of only 6 known high value hotspots in scotland based on current data.
you are invited to attend the seminar to discuss these results. the main ancient tree inventory (ati) partners - the woodland trust, ancient tree forum and tree register of the british isles would like to work with other partners with an interest in this landscape to consider ways in which the ancient tree qualities can be protected, restored and carried forward into the future. the event will be of equal interest to those professionally involved, enthusiasts and volunteers alike.


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Please note that not all links and services listed below reflect the values and principles of Sports Chaplaincy Australia but do provide helpful assistance and information in their respected field. Please ensure you undertake your own research prior to a referral recommendation.
Emergency or crisis accommodation information from government-funded agencies or charities to help people find somewhere to live immediately.
Queensland based men’s group that positively deals with men’s issues.
Salvos Counselling provides professional Christian counsellors and psychologists available to help with Anxiety, Anger, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma, Couples’ Counselling helping people find freedom and hope to live life to the full.
For people who have concerns or queries associated with an unexpected or difficult pregnancy or experiencing grief or anxiety following termination of or other pregnancy loss.
Fully accredited face to face counselling with a Christian backbone, for adolescents and couples, covering domestic violence, depression, divorce, and sexual abuse.
CCAA is a highly respected association of counselling professionals whose work is informed by their personal faith and values in Jesus Christ.
General and sexual assault counselling, referrals and medical services for young people.
They provide counselling and support services for relationships, domestic violence, mental health, finance, housing, youth and community.
The 12 step program continues to be the most successful program for helping people get and stay substance free.
Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who meet regularly to help each other stay clean off drugs.
Evidence-based recovery programme for alcohol and drugs. Clever use of phone apps and online systems.
Christian organisation dedicated to substance abuse rehabilitation and training.
Delgarno Institute’s counselling directory for people facing and battling substance abuse.
Wesley Mission provides free gambling and financial counselling for individuals and families affected by problem gambling.
A service to people struggling with gambling addiction with some excellent videos.
An Australian Government online service for gamblers or people needing help.
CAP is dedicated to assisting and providing hope to families battling debt and poverty.
A government website assisting people with credit and financial difficulties.
Terry and the team from TDS Solutions work alongside clubs when times get tough for them as a whole sports community. They assist with good governance, finances, fundraising and club health from a business administration perspective.
The EABCS program provides short-term counselling or psychological skill building for performance, mental health / wellbeing, and career development and transitions for elite athletes.
The people from Ausport Clearinghouse have put together this resource on integrity in sport with research on issues like gambling and cheating.
Frank Arsego and Glenn Baird run SportsLife IQ assist young athletes cope with professional sport, mental health issues and run training across subjects like values, addiction, suicide and sport/life balance.

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please note that not all links and services listed below reflect the values and principles of sports chaplaincy australia but do provide helpful assistance and information in their respected field. please ensure you undertake your own research prior to a referral recommendation.
emergency or crisis accommodation information from government-funded agencies or charities to help people find somewhere to live immediately.
queensland based men’s group that positively deals with men’s issues.
salvos counselling provides professional christian counsellors and psychologists available to help with anxiety, anger, depression, grief or loss, trauma, couples’ counselling helping people find freedom and hope to live life to the full.
for people who have concerns or queries associated with an unexpected or difficult pregnancy or experiencing grief or anxiety following termination of or other pregnancy loss.
fully accredited face to face counselling with a christian backbone, for adolescents and couples, covering domestic violence, depression, divorce, and sexual abuse.
ccaa is a highly respected association of counselling professionals whose work is informed by their personal faith and values in jesus christ.
general and sexual assault counselling, referrals and medical services for young people.
they provide counselling and support services for relationships, domestic violence, mental health, finance, housing, youth and community.
the 12 step program continues to be the most successful program for helping people get and stay substance free.
narcotics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who meet regularly to help each other stay clean off drugs.
evidence-based recovery programme for alcohol and drugs. clever use of phone apps and online systems.
christian organisation dedicated to substance abuse rehabilitation and training.
delgarno institute’s counselling directory for people facing and battling substance abuse.
wesley mission provides free gambling and financial counselling for individuals and families affected by problem gambling.
a service to people struggling with gambling addiction with some excellent videos.
an australian government online service for gamblers or people needing help.
cap is dedicated to assisting and providing hope to families battling debt and poverty.
a government website assisting people with credit and financial difficulties.
terry and the team from tds solutions work alongside clubs when times get tough for them as a whole sports community. they assist with good governance, finances, fundraising and club health from a business administration perspective.
the eabcs program provides short-term counselling or psychological skill building for performance, mental health / wellbeing, and career development and transitions for elite athletes.
the people from ausport clearinghouse have put together this resource on integrity in sport with research on issues like gambling and cheating.
frank arsego and glenn baird run sportslife iq assist young athletes cope with professional sport, mental health issues and run training across subjects like values, addiction, suicide and sport/life balance.


text: Heavenly Father, and Lord of all eternity, please help us to learn from my mistakes this past year, but not to dwell on them. Please help us not rest on our accomplishments in this past year, but use them to further your work in our and through us. Please help us not quarrel with those who injured us yesterday, last month, or this past year. Instead, O Father, lead us in your paths and help us see your mighty works this next year. In Infant Jesus' name we ask it. Amen.

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Special Issue "The RNA World and the Origin of Life"
The RNA World has become a widely-accepted hypothesis for the Origin of Life, and has reached the level of a 'textbook theory'. Nevertheless, many issues related to the RNA World remain to be demonstrated fully in experiments, and important theoretical questions remain as to how RNA-based life could have originated, survived, and evolved. This Special Issue will focus on all questions related to the role of RNA, or similar nucleic-acid like polymers, in the origin of life and the early stages of evolution.
Under what prebiotic conditions could RNA be synthesized and remain stable? Is there a reason RNA was selected as a substrate for genetics and catalysis, rather than any alternative kind of polymer? What are the capabilities of synthetic ribozymes in the laboratory? How does the origin of replicating systems relate to the origin of protocells and metabolism? How complex did the RNA world become before the advent of the genetic code and translation? How can co-operative replicators (such as polymerase ribozymes) overcome the problems of parasitic templates and the limited accuracy of replication? How can simple replicating molecules evolve towards the complex genetic systems that we see in today's prokaryotic cells?
By addressing questions such as these, this Special Issue aims to understand to what extent the RNA World concept stands up as a comprehensive theory for the origin of life.
Various steps in the RNA world required cooperation. Why did life’s first inhabitants, from polymerases to synthetases, cooperate? We develop kin selection models of the RNA world to answer these questions. We develop a very simple model of RNA cooperation and then elaborate [...] Read more.
Molecules that replicate in trans are vulnerable to evolutionary extinction because they decrease the catalysis of replication to become more available as a template for replication. This problem can be alleviated with higher-level selection that clusters molecules of the same phenotype, favouring those [...] Read more.
Biological RNA is a uniform polymer in three senses: it uses nucleotides of a single chirality; it uses only ribose sugars and four nucleobases rather than a mixture of other sugars and bases; and it uses only 3′-5′ bonds rather than a mixture [...] Read more.
Cooperation is essential for evolution of biological complexity. Recent work has shown game theoretic arguments, commonly used to model biological cooperation, can also illuminate the dynamics of chemical systems. Here we investigate the types of cooperation possible in a real RNA system based [...] Read more.
As of today, the most credible scientific paradigm pertaining to the origin of life on Earth is undoubtedly the RNA World scenario. It is built on the assumption that catalytically active replicators (most probably RNA-like macromolecules) may have been responsible for booting up [...] Read more.
Open AccessConcept Paper What Does “the RNA World” Mean to “the Origin of Life”?
Corresponding to life’s two distinct aspects: Darwinian evolution and self-sustainment, the origin of life should also split into two issues: the origin of Darwinian evolution and the arising of self-sustainment. Because the “self-sustainment” we concern about life should be the self-sustainment of a [...] Read more.

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special issue "the rna world and the origin of life"
the rna world has become a widely-accepted hypothesis for the origin of life, and has reached the level of a 'textbook theory'. nevertheless, many issues related to the rna world remain to be demonstrated fully in experiments, and important theoretical questions remain as to how rna-based life could have originated, survived, and evolved. this special issue will focus on all questions related to the role of rna, or similar nucleic-acid like polymers, in the origin of life and the early stages of evolution.
under what prebiotic conditions could rna be synthesized and remain stable? is there a reason rna was selected as a substrate for genetics and catalysis, rather than any alternative kind of polymer? what are the capabilities of synthetic ribozymes in the laboratory? how does the origin of replicating systems relate to the origin of protocells and metabolism? how complex did the rna world become before the advent of the genetic code and translation? how can co-operative replicators (such as polymerase ribozymes) overcome the problems of parasitic templates and the limited accuracy of replication? how can simple replicating molecules evolve towards the complex genetic systems that we see in today's prokaryotic cells?
by addressing questions such as these, this special issue aims to understand to what extent the rna world concept stands up as a comprehensive theory for the origin of life.
various steps in the rna world required cooperation. why did life’s first inhabitants, from polymerases to synthetases, cooperate? we develop kin selection models of the rna world to answer these questions. we develop a very simple model of rna cooperation and then elaborate [...] read more.
molecules that replicate in trans are vulnerable to evolutionary extinction because they decrease the catalysis of replication to become more available as a template for replication. this problem can be alleviated with higher-level selection that clusters molecules of the same phenotype, favouring those [...] read more.
biological rna is a uniform polymer in three senses: it uses nucleotides of a single chirality; it uses only ribose sugars and four nucleobases rather than a mixture of other sugars and bases; and it uses only 3′-5′ bonds rather than a mixture [...] read more.
cooperation is essential for evolution of biological complexity. recent work has shown game theoretic arguments, commonly used to model biological cooperation, can also illuminate the dynamics of chemical systems. here we investigate the types of cooperation possible in a real rna system based [...] read more.
as of today, the most credible scientific paradigm pertaining to the origin of life on earth is undoubtedly the rna world scenario. it is built on the assumption that catalytically active replicators (most probably rna-like macromolecules) may have been responsible for booting up [...] read more.
open accessconcept paper what does “the rna world” mean to “the origin of life”?
corresponding to life’s two distinct aspects: darwinian evolution and self-sustainment, the origin of life should also split into two issues: the origin of darwinian evolution and the arising of self-sustainment. because the “self-sustainment” we concern about life should be the self-sustainment of a [...] read more.


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Hey Island dogs ~ want to become an Ambassadog for The Caribbean Pet? All you need to do is email us your photo of loving island life, tell us what’s most fun to do on your island, share all the pet friendly ins and outs, and tell us your tail of some of the best pet friendly local adventures. And be sure to include all about yourself – breed, favorite activities, age, and how long you have lived on your island.
Fetch Us and become an Island Ambassadog today!

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hey island dogs ~ want to become an ambassadog for the caribbean pet? all you need to do is email us your photo of loving island life, tell us what’s most fun to do on your island, share all the pet friendly ins and outs, and tell us your tail of some of the best pet friendly local adventures. and be sure to include all about yourself – breed, favorite activities, age, and how long you have lived on your island.
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there are many data providers out there who settle for average. at ws ponton, we take pride in consistently beating industry averages, both through our exclusive, validated data offerings and our top-notch, personalized service.
our professionals have intimate knowledge of marketing to the full spectrum of elite markets. our deep expertise allows us to target and acquire your ideal audience with superior precision. as the exclusive compiler of our data, we offer the kind of pristine accuracy that can only come from decades of careful collaboration with our exclusive data sources. our authentication and verification procedures ensure that each record is validated down to the smallest detail. not only will we provide the highest quality data, but we will work with you directly to ensure that the data you get is for the most qualified, ideal and receptive audience for your campaign.
joseph marchese is front and center at ws ponton, the tactician responsible for maintaining company focus, integrity and drive. a pittsburgh native, marchese received his bsba from duquesne university and joined ws ponton in 1990. his ability to think and work both creatively and analytically drives the creation and expansion of many ws ponton services.
email marketing, online advertising and creative services all launched under the development and direction provided by marchese. his leadership preserves the integrity of ws ponton direct mail products and services, the vitality and heart of the company. his passion for learning sustains him both personally and professionally. in his free time, he enjoys entertaining his friends and family by sailing pittsburgh’s three rivers. most of all, marchese loves learning all about your success stories.
marianne rabinowitz implements strategies, designs action plans and maps out marketing successes — one client and one campaign at a time. rabinowitz comes from pittsburgh, pennsylvania. she received her education at the art institute and point park university prior to signing on with ws ponton in 1993. her varied interests serve her and her clients well.
traveling abroad, gardening, collecting art and painting provide rabinowitz with endless passion and a unique perspective. time and again she finds herself going the extra mile to ensure client success. her informed view of the business world, and the world at large, enable her to take on your marketing campaigns as a dedicated partner. rabinowitz adheres to one principle goal for you and your campaign: make it a winner.
ralph marchese is the inside man, the hands-on guru charged with creating a seamless connection between ws ponton data operations and your marketing requirements. he is the wizard behind the curtain that you seldom see, responsible for every bit and byte of data, as well as quality control procedures. pittsburgh-born marchese studied at the university of pittsburgh and joined ws ponton in 1997.
when not crunching data or programming algorithms, marchese delights in photography, independent film, studying social sciences and hitting the trails on his mountain bike. all the diverse aspects of ws ponton elevate his enthusiasm, from the people to the work at hand. most of all he is energized by ws ponton clients and diverse projects — he is always up for your next challenge.


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Amongst essentially the most common electrical wiring concerns is on how to wire a switch. Although applying switches at home is quite simple, wiring one particular may not be that simple for everybody. An ON-OFF switch is really quite simple to wire. There are actually different types of switches, but for this instance, let us say you might be putting in a single-pole toggle switch, an incredibly prevalent change (and the simplest).
You'll find three hues of wires in a normal single-pole toggle switch: black, white, and green. Splice the black wire in two and join them within the terminal screws - a single on top and also the other on the bottom screw in the change. The white wire serves as being a source of uninterrupted energy and is typically related to a mild colored terminal screw (e.g., silver). Connect the green wire into the ground screw of your switch.
These measures would generally be adequate to produce a normal swap perform and not using a trouble. Then again, for those who usually are not assured that you just can execute the process properly and securely you far better let the pros get it done instead. Right after all, there's a explanation why this undertaking is without doubt one of the most popular electrical wiring concerns asked by a lot of people.
For a few reason, the way to wire a ceiling fan is also one of by far the most widespread electrical wiring queries. To simplify this job, you should utilize only one change for your single ceiling fan. To wire the lover, it can be simply a matter of connecting the black wire with the ceiling fan to the black wire on the switch. When there is a lightweight, the blue wire needs to be connected to your black wire of the swap likewise.
You will find factors why they are one of the most frequently questioned electrical wiring queries. 1, quite a few assume it can be straightforward to carry out, and two, they're the prevalent electrical duties in your house. But then you certainly shouldn't place your security at risk inside your goal to save cash. The stakes could even be a great deal greater should you attempt to lower your expenses and do an electrical wiring occupation with out adequate understanding or expertise.

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description: introduction to electrical theory 010094061 1 6deb463748850d31fa0fc08fb0b30eae png basic electrical circuits #9832 from the above 791x1024 resolutions which is part of the "diy needed" directory. download this image for free in hd resolution the choice "save full resolution" below. if you do not find the exact resolution you are looking for, then go for a native or higher resolution.
amongst essentially the most common electrical wiring concerns is on how to wire a switch. although applying switches at home is quite simple, wiring one particular may not be that simple for everybody. an on-off switch is really quite simple to wire. there are actually different types of switches, but for this instance, let us say you might be putting in a single-pole toggle switch, an incredibly prevalent change (and the simplest).
you'll find three hues of wires in a normal single-pole toggle switch: black, white, and green. splice the black wire in two and join them within the terminal screws - a single on top and also the other on the bottom screw in the change. the white wire serves as being a source of uninterrupted energy and is typically related to a mild colored terminal screw (e.g., silver). connect the green wire into the ground screw of your switch.
these measures would generally be adequate to produce a normal swap perform and not using a trouble. then again, for those who usually are not assured that you just can execute the process properly and securely you far better let the pros get it done instead. right after all, there's a explanation why this undertaking is without doubt one of the most popular electrical wiring concerns asked by a lot of people.
for a few reason, the way to wire a ceiling fan is also one of by far the most widespread electrical wiring queries. to simplify this job, you should utilize only one change for your single ceiling fan. to wire the lover, it can be simply a matter of connecting the black wire with the ceiling fan to the black wire on the switch. when there is a lightweight, the blue wire needs to be connected to your black wire of the swap likewise.
you will find factors why they are one of the most frequently questioned electrical wiring queries. 1, quite a few assume it can be straightforward to carry out, and two, they're the prevalent electrical duties in your house. but then you certainly shouldn't place your security at risk inside your goal to save cash. the stakes could even be a great deal greater should you attempt to lower your expenses and do an electrical wiring occupation with out adequate understanding or expertise.


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let us help you identify the questions, provided the appropriate tools, to assist with the “how to” in the journey of life. every day is a new experience, a new beginning, a new challenge. we can help with “how to” take the next step. life is full of mystery and magic, as are you. we can assist with the “how to” in finding and developing your own personal magic or mystery.
an opportunity to immerse yourself into self discovery and self development resulting in a plan of action to achieve dreams and express your gifts. lean various tools like: mind mapping, backward flow charts, dealing with procrastination, success partnerships, and much more.
need to develop a program or modify a program to enhance the talents, abilities, and values of your students, staff, or employees – we can help. need some new ideas for increasing personal productivity, let us help with the “how to”.
one on one skills development, feedback, guidance, for the “how to” in life. we have all had questions that did not seem to have answers, or we were not sure where or how to find the answers. the first step is in clarifying the question. then use some tools to explore the answers. and in the journey we will know. ideas and dreams are meant to be. gifts are meant to be expressed. start today.
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Nexter.org prepared you a list of her favorite products you can buy now.
There are so many fancy moisturizers but Meghan still loves this affordable drugstore one. “I use this religiously, it makes my skin look and feel amazing. I would buy a case of this at a time if I could find it,” she told Beauty Banter.
According to Birchbox, Meghan “fell in love” with this acid-free peel. Did you know you can even use it in the shower?!
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nexter.org prepared you a list of her favorite products you can buy now.
there are so many fancy moisturizers but meghan still loves this affordable drugstore one. “i use this religiously, it makes my skin look and feel amazing. i would buy a case of this at a time if i could find it,” she told beauty banter.
according to birchbox, meghan “fell in love” with this acid-free peel. did you know you can even use it in the shower?!
sometimes you just can’t do anything in the evening, all you want is to relax in your bed, for this case meghan’s favorite product is these wipes. “they’re great to keep in the car and on your nightstand when you have those horribly lazy nights that the thought of getting up to actually wash your face seems unbearable,” she told beauty banter.
when you moisturize your face, do not forget about your lips. meghan markle loves this chapped pout with nourishing oils. “i have searched high and low and tried every kind of lip balm but this is the very best,” she told beauty banter.
this refreshing spray moisturizes and hydrates your skin. you can use it when your skin feels dry, or even to set makeup.
who doesn’t love a good candle? fresh and fruity scent with notes of blackcurrant leaves and roses. sounds amazing! the duchess also loves the fig-scented one – figuier diptyque.
before meghan markle became a royal, she was a self-care master and as she wrote on her former blog, "the middle of winter is a time when it can be easy to forget about our bodies and the vital role they play in our lives." nexter.org prepared you a list of her favorite products you can buy now.


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polaiteoir de chuid pháirtí an lucht oibre sa ríocht aontaithe is ea aneurin bevan. rugadh é i dtredegar, an bhreatain bheag ar an 15 samhain 1897 agus fuair bás ar an 6 iúil 1960.
tugadh an leathanach seo cothrom le dáta an 15 márta 2019 ag 22:58.


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Learn how to achieve multiple colors in a woodblock image with perfect registration through reductive printing. This workshop will be an introduction to the technique of reduction woodblock printing on a Vandercook Press. Students will learn about the tools, materials, carving sequence and printing methods associated with the reductive process.
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learn how to achieve multiple colors in a woodblock image with perfect registration through reductive printing. this workshop will be an introduction to the technique of reduction woodblock printing on a vandercook press. students will learn about the tools, materials, carving sequence and printing methods associated with the reductive process.
curious about letterpress printing but not sure where to start? wondering if letterpress printing is up your alley? get your feet wet in this series of introductory workshops. you will learn basic typesetting and press lock-up, ink mixing, and press mechanics. come away with a new understanding of printing and a small edition of your own cards.


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HAMPTON — A 600 pound, partially-restored relic is on display in the University of Northern Iowa’s Museum.
It was discovered near Hampton, Iowa, and it dates back to when animals that were directly related to elephants roamed the region.
In 1933, a group from the Works Progress Administration was digging at a rock quarry south of Hampton when Lars Jensen’s shovel struck an object that would provide a glimpse into the world’s prehistoric past.
“As they started digging, what they uncovered was the world’s largest mastodon tusk,” Nathan Arndt, the UNI Museum’s assistant director and chief curator.
Jensen actually broke the tip of the tusk off by mistake. Arndt says the tusk was likely washed down river into its final resting place.
A 1933 photo from the Sheffield Press shows Carl Van Horn of Hampton; Bernard Neve and Lars Jensen of Sheffield; Charles Nielsen of Alexander; Ray Shafer of Hampton; and Art Peters of Alexander all holding the tusk.
The 12-foot-long tusk, which is two feet in circumference, was the largest tusk ever found in the world until the late 1970s.
The people of Hampton donated the tusk to the museum at the University of Northern Iowa in 1934 for Dr. Emmett J. Cable and his staff to research.
Tusk on display at UNI.
Efforts to preserve the tusk in the early 20th century included lead-based paints, various heavy varnishes, and shellac. Arndt says the tusk remained untouched until 2012 when they began looking at ways to restore the object.
“Decided to write a grant to the Carver Trust and Carver loved the idea because it wasn’t just the conservation of the tusk, but including of students in on the process,” Arndt says.
The Roy J. Charitable Trust donated over $300,000 to fund the restoration. Equipment was also purchased with the grant for students and non-students to utilize for their own research. The museum held an exhibit earlier this month, showcasing their research. Family members of the men who found it were in attendance.
Arndt estimates restoration work on the tusk will continue for another two years. The tusk remains on public display at the UNI Museum in Cedar Falls.

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hampton — a 600 pound, partially-restored relic is on display in the university of northern iowa’s museum.
it was discovered near hampton, iowa, and it dates back to when animals that were directly related to elephants roamed the region.
in 1933, a group from the works progress administration was digging at a rock quarry south of hampton when lars jensen’s shovel struck an object that would provide a glimpse into the world’s prehistoric past.
“as they started digging, what they uncovered was the world’s largest mastodon tusk,” nathan arndt, the uni museum’s assistant director and chief curator.
jensen actually broke the tip of the tusk off by mistake. arndt says the tusk was likely washed down river into its final resting place.
a 1933 photo from the sheffield press shows carl van horn of hampton; bernard neve and lars jensen of sheffield; charles nielsen of alexander; ray shafer of hampton; and art peters of alexander all holding the tusk.
the 12-foot-long tusk, which is two feet in circumference, was the largest tusk ever found in the world until the late 1970s.
the people of hampton donated the tusk to the museum at the university of northern iowa in 1934 for dr. emmett j. cable and his staff to research.
tusk on display at uni.
efforts to preserve the tusk in the early 20th century included lead-based paints, various heavy varnishes, and shellac. arndt says the tusk remained untouched until 2012 when they began looking at ways to restore the object.
“decided to write a grant to the carver trust and carver loved the idea because it wasn’t just the conservation of the tusk, but including of students in on the process,” arndt says.
the roy j. charitable trust donated over $300,000 to fund the restoration. equipment was also purchased with the grant for students and non-students to utilize for their own research. the museum held an exhibit earlier this month, showcasing their research. family members of the men who found it were in attendance.
arndt estimates restoration work on the tusk will continue for another two years. the tusk remains on public display at the uni museum in cedar falls.