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Barbados Today:- There has been a dramatic rise in the number of pregnant women here contracting syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

In a release today through the Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS), the Ministry of Health and Wellness revealed that the number of cases rose from an average of two a year through to 2015 to 17 in 2016, and the country is on course to record a similar rate for last year.

The ministry did not say what was responsible for this sudden and steep rise, but it expressed concern at the “abnormally high rate of syphilis in pregnant women and, by extension, an increase in the number of babies born at risk for congenital syphilis”.

It quoted Dr Anton Best, the senior medical officer of health with responsibility for the HIV/STI programme, as saying  the previous national outbreak was mainly seen in men.

The BGIS release focused extensively on the threat of congenital syphilis to babies and unborn children, with Dr Best stating that effective prevention and detection of congenital syphilis depended on the identification of the STI in pregnant women.

He noted that the guidelines by the Ministry of Health and Wellness made it clear that all pregnant women should be offered a screening test for syphilis at booking and at 28 weeks’ gestation.

The medical practitioner explained that congenital syphilis was a potentially severe, disabling and often life-threatening infection seen in infants and that the disease was transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy and/or delivery, “and this could cause severe illness in babies including premature birth, low birth weight, birth defects, blindness and hearing loss. It could also lead to stillbirth and infant death”.

“The foetus is at risk of contracting syphilis when the mother is in the early stages of infection, but the disease can be passed at any point during pregnancy, even during delivery, if the child has not already contracted it,” he explained.

“To prevent congenital syphilis, it is imperative that all pregnant women be screened for syphilis during pregnancy. And for those that are found to have syphilis, prompt therapy with penicillin should be administered.”

Dr Best advised all sexually active persons in Barbados to get annual sexual health checks including screening for syphilis, HIV and other STIs.

Everyone diagnosed with syphilis should be treated and monitored in accordance with the guidelines from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the BGIS release said.


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by Stephen Flinn/Noah Phillips Duo and trio with Tim Perkis

The debut release from the Stephen Flinn - Noah Phillps Duo and trio with Tim Perkis is a collection of adventurous spontaneous improvisations. Stephen Flinn (drums, junk percussion) Noah Phillps (electric guitar) Tim Perkis (electronics).
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The debut release from the Stephen Flinn - Noah Phillps Duo and trio with Tim Perkis is a collection of adventurous spontaneous
improvisations. Stephen Flinn (drums, junk percussion) Noah Phillps (electric guitar) Tim Perkis (electronics).

Stephen Flinn has been a professional musician for over twenty years, and has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan. As well as being an accomplished drummer and percussionist, he works with unusual sound sources including found objects and items not normally used musically. He lives in San Francisco and spends his time writing, performing, and boxing.

"Flinn is evidence that American drummers are beginning to recall that timbral serialism is the suspension bridge between funk and abstraction- what Big Sid Catlett knew, Peter Erskine forgot." Ben Watson, The Wire.

Guitarist and composer Noah Phillips received some formal training at the USC School of Music and has been involved with new music on the West Coast since 1998. His current projects include a duo with drummer/composer Harris Eisenstadt, a trio with trumpeter Kris Tiner and bassoonist Sara Schoenbeck, and Boxes of Water - a quartet featuring original compositions by members Cory Wright, Aaron Kohen, Phillips and Eisenstadt. Phillips is a member of the Kreative Orchestra of Los Angeles (KOLA) and also performs with Nels and Alex Cline, G.E. Stinson,
and long time friend and collaborator Jeremy Drake. He is currently active in the Bay Area music scene while pursuing graduate studies at Mills College in Oakland.

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...this CD is a very satisfying experience. Well done.
The flow of recordings of improvised music still continues. It seems a never ending field of music that attracts many musicians. "Square Circle" is an another example of this. Percussionist Stephen Flinn joins forces with guitarist Noah Philips. In one long track Tim Perkis joins in with electronics. Flinn is drummer who like some of his colleagues expanded his percussion outfit with all kind of other - often found - objects. Expanding this way the range of sounds and color derived from his percussion. He played all over the world with many improvisers like Lol Coxhill, Cecil Taylor, William Parker, etc.
Most activities of composer and guitarist Noah Philips are located in the Los Angeles area and include work with the Cline brothers, The Kreative Orchestra, etc. He has an unconventional and very skillful way of playing his guitar. Like Flinn on this percussion, Philips is mainly seeking for new sounds and textures. Because of this common interest their sounds and noises, etc. mix perfectly. Together they weave a dense and concentrated carpet of improvised sounds.
From time to time you do not know whether sounds
come from the guitar or the percussion. They have a modest style of improvising. Their vocabulary is of a very abstract level, but they succeed to give concrete form to their ideas. They do a good job together, communicating very well which is essential for all music, but especially for this kind of music. Consequently listening to this c.d. is a very satisfying experience. Well done.

Tom Sekowski, Gaz-Eta

this is precisely executed and marvellously improvised music.
It's rather odd to discuss duos unless they in fact have some set of compatibilities. Surely, there are enough duos that play off each other purely to create conflict or to build up a new, unique relationship. In this case, compatibility is key.
Percussionist [often times preferring "junk" percussion] Stephen Flinn creates unique sort of expressive music with his collaborative partner, guitarist Noah Phillips. These two are joined by electronics guru Tim Perkins. Their vocabulary as a duo [and/or a trio] is rich in complex statements. One minute, they're intense, but most of the time, they simply prefer to let things take their natural course, which is why this music seems to dwell in its own separate time-line. Stephen Flinn loves the delicacy of percussive tools he has at his disposal. Whether it's the heavy use of the snares, the delicate caresses of the brushes or a tiny tap on the side of the drum, he loves the textural approach. With a similar vocabulary, Noah Phillips dwells on the gentle sways of his electric guitar. When he plays around with feedback, it's always in a controlled fashion and to the point. There are never any outright bursts of unnecessary anger or conflict created purely for effect. Electronics guru Tim Perkins is only featured on one longer track here, where he uses his electronics palette wisely as he dabbles in sound distortion and simply adds a tiny bit of chaos to the adventure the other two set out on. Circle squared or "Square Circle" [what goes around comes around]; this is precisely executed and marvellously improvised music.

Massimo Ricci, Touching Extremes

adventurous sapience and inquisitive sonic exploration...
Slipping this series of atypical improvisations into the envelope of a cathegory is not an easy task. What on paper reads as a guitar/drums duo is actually a mousetrap game of unpredictable sonorities taking their shape from basic elements - Phillips' chordal tapping or Flinn's lumpy snare rolls, just to name a couple - then planting uncertain roots in the quicksands of electronic modification (by Tim Perkis, who joins the duo in several tracks). The musicians deliver the "right" energetic mass from the rust of excessive prankishness, like scientists winking to each other after reaching an interesting result; the strange atmosphere generated by some of these conversations belies the accurate pondering that an expert ear will surely perceive in the large part of "Square circle". Abstract propulsion and bulldozing methodology are parts of a complex vocabulary of adventurous sapience and inquisitive sonic exploration championed by Flinn and Phillips with scrupulous application.

Jon Worley, Aiding & Abetting

moves me to tears...
The literal-minded earnestness of the name of the act moves me to tears. The cool guitar/percussion improvisations take my mind to fairer territory. Crackling stuff (literally, of course) that keeps the synapses firing.


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FICTION: J.R. by Rachel Common

Standing out of the rain, under the elongated grey portico, looking out across the asphalt gulf that is Central Park West, the man in the ivory wool jacket and beige linen trousers quietly smokes his cigarette. The sound of the gilded doors of the impressive apartment building at his back causes him to glance over his left shoulder. A doorman in a smart navy uniform stands in the open entrance,

“You need me to call you a cab, sir?” The thick Brooklyn voice calls out across the sidewalk. The man in the ivory wool jacket smirks, draws a long breath through his cigarette,

“No, thank you.” He remarks, billowing white smoke past his thin lips as he talks.

“Well, if the weather keeps up, you’re welcome to step inside.” The doorman calls, before shutting the entrance behind him. The man in the ivory wool jacket smirks again, and subtly nods his head. He then slips the left cuff of his brown silk shirt over the pink-gold watch face. Five minutes past the hour of nine. What he is waiting for should be along shortly. Carefully, he tucks the Grande Tapisserie dial of his Swiss-made timepiece back beneath the cuff of his shirt. Dressed in his finery, he naturally finds himself quite the enticement for passers-by. A curio worth ogling in a moment’s passing. A thing that must be viewed and studied, even if just for a few seconds as they wander past. Standing outside of the opulence that is the Beresford, however, he does not look out of place, just an alluring enticement in his fine fashion. A resident of the apartment building, stepping out for a moment’s fresh air. Or, a party-guest relegated to the wet outdoors in his search for a tobacco break. The rain starts to pick up in its pace, falling a little faster with every tick of the small hand of his lavish timepiece. He effortlessly draws the burnt orange wool pocket-handkerchief from the ivory wool jacket and dabs a few drops from his drawn face, as stiletto heels click along the pavement to his left. He checks his watch again; ten minutes past the hour of nine. This could be the one he’s been waiting for. He turns coolly in his investigation.

Dressed more for summer than the present fall weather, she dashes along the sidewalk toward the Beresford with two medium brown bags synonymous with Bloomingdale’s hanging elegantly from her right arm. In the crook of her left arm, she carries a grey leather handbag, which itself must have cost a considerable amount. As she hurries toward the shelter of the portico, the hem of her blue pleated midi skirt swings with each step. In the darkened evening, she wears a pair of large sunglasses with blue rims. A peculiarity for most, but those accustomed to New York fashion rarely lift an eyebrow to the accessory’s night-time favourability. The city has become a hub for celebrities seeking a somewhat quieter existence to the one L.A offers. Coming to the portico, she seems to have her eyes on the man in the ivory wool jacket at the sidewalk’s edge. She hesitates, steps toward the doors, then hesitates again. The man in the ivory wool jacket lifts his cigarette to his small mouth, as he watches her. She moves to him, intrigued,

“Mind if I bum a smoke from you? My husband thinks I’m quitting, so I can’t keep them in the apartment anymore.” She remarks warmly, brushing a wayward strand of her brunette hair back behind her ear. Obligingly, the man smiles, as he reaches into his jacket and produces a packet of cigarettes and a golden lighter. It looks vintage, “Thanks.” She accepts one of the smoke sticks and holds it for him to light. Quietly, he acquiesces, and she soon billows a thin trail of white smoke past her red painted lips, “So, you waiting for a cab?”

“No, I’m waiting for a fella that lives here; Mason Lowery.” The man remarks, his brown eyes concentrated on the green park across the asphalt.

“Mason… Lowery? He’s… He’s my husband.” The woman frowns curiously, “Why are you waiting for him? Who are you?”

“I’m J.R, I work with your husband.” He introduces himself, “He invited me over, to discuss an upcoming project over drinks this evening. I guess he forgot to tell you.”

“J.R? Aren’t you a little old to be using initials?” She eyes him suspiciously.

“I’ve always been known as J.R, and I guess I’ll be J.R for the rest of my life now.” He smirks. She lets out a somewhat condescending laugh in false amusement, before glancing to the doors of the apartment,

“How about we move indoors, out of the damp?” She then purrs, sidling up close to the man. He flicks his almost spent cigarette to the gutter and gestures for her to lead the way.

Stepping into the honeyed tones of Apartment 2B’s wide lobby, the woman exasperatedly dumps the shopping bags by the front door,

“I’m going to fire that maid; she never does what I tell her…” She remarks under her breath, as she moves toward a walnut dresser against the parallel wall. There, she switches two ornaments around, “I always remark how they’d look better this way round, but she always puts them back in the same place after dusting!” She suddenly remembers her guest, “I-I’m sorry. The lounge is just through there, go make yourself comfortable. I’ll bring some drinks through in a moment; whiskey?”

“Whiskey’s fine. Straight, no rocks.” He states, waiting at the door a moment. With the woman out of sight, he peers furtively into the bags she has left in the entrance. Noticing a square silk scarf similar in colour to his own pocket-handkerchief, he rapidly switches the two items and wanders casually into the lounge of the affluent apartment. The white walls give an air of crispness, the foliate scenery beyond the three black-frame windows look like paintings from afar. As he wanders in further, he dusts his fingertips along the white plaster hearth and watches himself in the gilded-frame mirror as he passes. His brown eyes stare knowingly back at him, his mouth turned upward in the subtlest of grins. Much of the parquet floor in this room is hidden beneath the large amber-coloured area rug, but the eyes are soon drawn to the showpiece. The garishly contemporary orange sofa standing proud against the long white wall. He is still staring at this monstrosity of furnishings, when the woman wanders back through with a tray. On this tray she carries a bottle of whiskey and two glasses, as well as a champagne flute,

“Not much of a whiskey gal myself.” She smirks, setting the tray down on the walnut coffee table in the centre of the room. She then notices J.R.’s eyes gazing at the sofa, “Oh, quite the eye-catcher, isn’t it?” She purrs proudly. Slipping into the seat, champagne flute in hand, she strokes the garishly-coloured fabric, “Won’t you come join me? It’s quite comfortable.”

The man in the ivory wool jacket moves coolly across the amber rug and slips into the large seat,

“It is rather comfortable.” He smiles. She nods in satisfaction, reaching over to claim his drink from the tray, and holds the glass out to him, “Thank you.” He nods appreciatively. She tucks her legs beneath her, as he now gets a proper look at her green eyes. They cannot seem to keep from staring at him,

“I don’t know if Mason has already told you about me, or not, but I’m Chelsea.” She introduces herself at last.

“No, Mason has talked about you somewhat.”

“In what way? What’s he told you? That I’m a spendthrift; that I can’t keep any money in the bank? He needs to learn that we can’t take it with us in death, so why not spend it?”

“You can’t take what you buy either, though.” J.R counters.

“Are you married, Jay? I’m going to call you Jay from now on, okay?”

“Sure.” He nods hesitantly, “And, no, I’m not married. Not yet.”

“You have a girlfriend?”

“No.” He shakes his head, “No girlfriend.”

“Ha, no.”

“Just thought I’d ask. Not that you give off those vibes.” She places a hand to his thigh. He does not push her off. Instead, he sets his glass of whiskey down on the coffee table,

“What kind of vibes do I give off?” He growls alluringly, his eyes staring hungrily at her.

Leaning carefully over to set her champagne flute on the table alongside his whiskey glass, she nestles herself closer to him on the orange sofa, a hand to his chocolate silk shirt,

“I probably shouldn’t be admitting this…” She begins, “But, the champagne bubbles go to my head.” She confesses.

“They do?”

“Mm-hm.” She gestures for him to lean in closer, “They also make me do the naughtiest of things.” She grabs the lapel of his ivory wool jacket. He grabs her wrist,

“I don’t need any influence in order to do the naughtiest of things.” He assures her.

“Mason will be home soon…” She sighs, running her hand along his shoulder and around his neck, holding him there with the lightest of touches. He smirks,

“Mason won’t be home for a while yet.” He states.

“How do you know?”

“He’s gone for a drink with someone else, first.” He explains, “Sent me a text just after I arrived under the portico out front; told me he’d be back here by no later than nine-forty-five.”

“Gives us twenty minutes.” She uses her other hand to guide his toward the hem of her skirt. He draws his hand back. She kisses him, passionately, “Don’t be scared; no-one will hear us. I can be quiet.”

“I’m sure you can.” He remarks darkly, before shoving the square silk scarf deep into her throat.

Leaning over her, he moves to kneel on top of her, with his hands wrapping tight around her neck. Desperate to escape, she claws at his back and kicks out with her legs. The champagne flute tumbles over on the coffee table; the whiskey glass crashes to the floor. The way he leans over her makes it difficult for her to reach for her mouth, to pull the gag from her throat. As promised, she is quiet, though she tries to scream. The damp silk clogs her throat, as she fights for air through her nostrils. The man in the ivory wool jacket exerts such force on her slender neck that his knuckles turn white and his teeth become gritted in his determination. Even strands of his impeccably styled dark brown hair fall out of place. It only takes twelve seconds for the woman beneath him to fall unconscious, but he keeps his hands wrapped tight around her neck for a couple of minutes. To be certain that the intended purpose of his sudden attack has come to fruition. Carefully, slowly lifting his hands away, he slips two fingers along the line of the carotid artery at the side of her windpipe. Holding these two fingers firmly in place for ten seconds, he lets a sinisterly dark smile sweep across his drawn face. Death has been achieved. Clawing the damp lump of orange silk from her throat, he rises from the sofa. It is an awkward manoeuvre, clambering over the prone body of the woman, but he manages to keep some of his effortlessness in his movements. He then throws the dampened scarf into a nearby waste-basket and wanders across to the large wall-mounted mirror over the hearth. Straightening the loose strands of his hair back into their proper places, he still smiles as the front door opens. His hands fall to his sides, as footsteps approach the lounge. They stop,

“I see it’s done.” The cold voice of a man states.

“It’s done, Mr Lowery.”

Rachel Common

Rachel Common is a retail team leader by day and a writer by night, currently living in Messingham, England. She is hoping to begin a BA (Hons) English Language and Literature degree with the Open University in the autumn so that she can make writing her primary profession. But she is not letting that stop her from trying or honing her skills in the meantime.

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Women of all ages, life stages, and relationships to Scripture are invited to gather for Bible Study during the fall semester. Together we will read the Gospel according to Saint Luke, paying special attention to the book's teachings on gender, poverty, race, and their relationship to the person of Jesus Christ. Two times will be offered - Sunday afternoons and Thursday evenings. We encourage you to pick a time and stick with it as much as you can so we can build relationships over the course of the fall, but if you have a scheduling conflict on a given week, feel free to attend the other time slot - the Sunday and Thursday groups will always be covering the same material.


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Mother’s Day

Wishing all the Mother figures out there a wonderful Mother’s Day!

Thanking my own mum and the other women in my life for all they have done and continue to do. It’s through your sacrifice that I can be who I am!

I need to thank my own daughters for allowing me to be the mum I am today for better or worse you taught me the meaning of unconditional love! I’m not perfect and I don’t pretend to be. I just do the best I can. I never expected to be a mum at 19 but I was and I had to grow up and make my mistakes with my baby girl! I don’t regret my choices for even a second. Bethany, I am so very proud of how far you have come from where we started out! Talia and Beth I will always love you so much it hurts.

I couldn’t have done any of what I’ve done without my own mum. I may not have got to live with her as a child but she made up for it later in life! Life is messy and hard! Decision’s are made and actions taken that are not always easy or for the best and in hindsight can impact your life forever. The cards we are dealt can be crappy it’s what you do with them that matters and we made the best out of some crappy hands Mum! I think we won in the end 💖

Today I also think about all the women and girls who have lost their mums, lost their children, never been able to have children, never wanted children. The amazing grandparents, aunties, best friends who are stepping up. The mums who adopt and foster, the mummy’s who are doing it on there own you are strong, beautiful, independent women and you are all hero’s to me and I wish you all a little touch of magic today! 🌟💞

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5 Tools for Display Ad Creation and Distribution | Street Fight

5 Tools for Display Ad Creation and Distribution

5 Tools for Display Ad Creation and Distribution

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Programmatic-driven ad spend is expected to reach $14.2 billion worldwide this year, according to Magna Global, accounting for nearly one-third of all display media. However, research by AppNexus indicates 97 percent of programmatic campaigns still lack targeted creative for individual audience segments.

Combining high-quality creative with programmatic media can boost ROI for digital campaigns. To satisfy this demand, more hyperlocal vendors now are creating tools that businesses can use to generate targeted ad content without hiring their own in-house teams. These creative management platforms help companies develop hyper-relevant ads, with message testing and creative optimization, in an effort to improve the ROI for programmatic campaigns. Here are five tools for display ad creation and distribution.

1. PaperG: Collaborate with professionals on large quantities of high-quality ads.
Using PaperG’s creative management platform, publishers and agencies can customize, collaborate on, and learn from their display ad creatives. PaperG has been able to decrease the costs and turnaround time typically associated with creating ads for multiscreen campaigns. The vendor allows both designers and non-designers to work together to create a high volume of uniquely targeted ads. Once those ads have been created, they can be pushed to PaperG’s programmatic inventory or run on a company’s own media.

2. AdReady: Decrease creative production costs while testing multiple ad designs.
AdReady offers programmatic technology and managed media services to agencies, brands, and marketers. The company’s template-based creative automation system allows advertisers to develop thousands of ads in minutes and then test the designs, images, and calls-to-action within those ads to determine which creative elements generate the highest ROI. AdReady says it can generate hundreds of versions of a single ad, in multiple sizes, within seconds. The company has a creative services team that works with clients to develop branded creative assets. AdReady also offers tools for media planning, buying, execution, and optimization across multiple channels.

3. Celtra: Use existing audience data to improve ad creative.
Celtra is a self-service solution for generating data-driven dynamic ad messaging. Using the audience data that many advertisers already have available, Celtra says it can improve brand messaging and make ads more personalized and relevant. The vendor’s programmatic creative platform combines audience and environmental signals (like weather or time) within the creatives that advertisers put together. For example, a display ad may be optimized with a location-specific hashtag or a call-to-action that varies depending on the time of day. Essentially, Celtra is taking the audience data that brands use to power their programmatic buying and using it to personalize the ads that they display.

4. AdRoll: Entice audiences with personalized ads.
AdRoll is a retargeting platform that uses audience targeting to help its clients design dynamic ads that appeal to individual customers. In most cases, these ads feature items in which customers have already expressed interest. Dynamic ads are updated automatically whenever changes are made to a company’s product feed, however AdRoll also employs an in-house creative team to help new clients by designing non-templatized custom ads. AdRoll offers a series of best practices for generating dynamic ads on its website, including tips like using photos with transparent backgrounds and using fewer than 50 characters in all ad copy.

5. Adacado: Generate personalized ads for each viewer.
Adacado is a real-time creative platform with both self-service and fully managed options for creative services. Agencies and DSP partners retain full creative control over their ads, with deep personalization using parameters that include geo-targeting and cookies. Ads are media-independent, which means they’re approved to run across major exchanges and networks. Adacado says its ads can meet virtually any ad requirement (including retargeting, custom forms, real-time APIs, and video integration). Adacado can provide clients with optimized ads for hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of product SKUs using data feeds, RSS, API access, website scraping, or simple flat files.

Know of other platforms that businesses can use to for display ad creation? Leave a description in the comments.

Stephanie Miles is a senior editor at Street Fight.


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When we build hook lift truck equipment, we design the body to the specifications and geometry of the frame, the capacity of the axles and the frame we will be using. This ensures that the hook lift truck equipment will always perform excellently without any imbalancing or safety concerns.

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Stronga have a reputation for industry-leading hooklift strength. TruckLoada sets new standards of productivity and capacity, allowing substantial savings to be made on a daily basis.

TruckLoada comes fitted with telescopic Hardox crane technology and a special S-shaped Weldox frame – enabling optimum tipping angles and maximum lifting strength. Whatever your challenge, Hardox wear plate offers better impact strength, higher payload and longer service life.

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All of our products share the Stronga standard of innovative design and well proven performance. By listening to our customers, we are able to continually build the highest quality and most versatile products in the market.

Stronga hook lift truck equipment has proven use in a wide range of applications. From municipalities to roofers, lumber yards to waste disposal, the versatile TruckLoada can be found in almost any application in locations around the globe.

Hooklift truck case study – UAB Elme Transportas

Watch our interview with Romualdas Kaupas – Director of the UAB Svega in Lithuania. UAB Svega use Stronga hook lift truck equipment and multiple hooklift modules for agricultural and construction applications (e.g. transporting irrigation pipes).

TruckLoada HL210 – Key benefits

  • Excellent tipping angle – 52°

    Hook container length – 4900-6900mm. Optimal container length – 6650mm.

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    Main fixing frame made from ultra-light, extra strong Domex steel.

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All weights and measurements are subject to hook lift truck equipment specification and regional laws. Specification, weights and payload may vary on fast tow models.

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Executive Office Administration: Trade School Diploma Program Summary

Diploma programs in executive office administration are not typical. Instead, students may find associate's programs in executive office administration that focus on office technology, office record keeping, data management and communications.

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An associate's degree program in executive administration can provide students with knowledge of general office procedures. Students learn skills such as keyboarding, word processing, and accounting. These programs also include general education coursework, and an internship may be offered. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required for admittance to the program.

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Sera Monastery

Situated just north of Lhasa, is one of the “great three” Gelug university monasteries, Sera Monastery. It is dedicated to the Gelug (or Yellow Hat Sect) of Tibetan Buddhism, along with Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery. This magnificent complex sits at the foot of Tatipu Hill, and the monastery’s name translates into “wild rose” in the Tibetan language. With a rich history spanning centuries, coupled with extraordinary cultural significance and relics, Sera Monastery is a must-see attraction.

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Interesting Facts

- Sera Monastery encompasses about 28 acres (11 ha) in total area, housing several institutions within the complex.

- The main buildings include the Coqen Hall (Great Assembly Hall), three Zhacangs (colleges) and Kamcun (a dormitory).

- The highlight of visiting Sera Monastery is the renowned spectacle of monks debating that occurs in the courtyard behind the main temple.

- The original Sera Monastery is responsible for 19 hermitages, including four nunneries, which are all located north of Lhasa in the foothills.

History Of Sera Monastery

Sera Monastery was founded in 1419, by Jamchen Chojey (1355-1435), a disciple of Je Tsongkhapa. Prior to the monastery being constructed, Tsongkhapa had founded several hermitages located in the foothills surrounding the site. According to legend, Tsongkhapa experienced a vision for where the monastery site must be located. One day during a deep prayer and meditation, he saw the full text of Prajnyapara-mitta's 20 slokas on Shunyata spread across the sky. This moment of supreme clarity gave him full insight into the complete knowledge of the Tsawasehrab (Fundamentals of Madhyamikka or Shunyata) text. Furthermore, he also witnessed the “"vision of a rain-like "AA" characters descending from the sky", as the legend goes. Within a dozen years, Jamchen Chojey had fulfilled his guru’s prophecy by building the monastery complex.

Because of Tsongkhapa revered status, the then ruler of the region, King Nedong Dagpa Gyaltsen gave full financial support of the endeavor. He even personally performed the foundation-laying ceremony on the site. Construction development strictly adhered to the wishes of Tsongkhapa, including installing sacred images and other objects of reverence and worship. In the subsequent decades of the 15th century, Sera Monastery became greatly renowned as a seat of learning for the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. At its peak, the complex housed over 6,000 monks.

During the 1959 revolt in Lhasa, unfortunately the monastery complex suffered extensive damage, including the destruction of many of the colleges. However, over the subsequent decades, restoration initiatives have repaired and rebuilt Sera Monastery to its previous glory.

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Culture Of Sera Monastery

This exquisite monastery complex covers an expansive total area of 114,946 square meters. The main structures located with Sera are the Great Assembly Hall (Coqen Hall), the three Zhacangs (colleges,) and Kamcuns (dormitories) also referred to as Homdong Kangtsang. Some of the cultural relics contained within the complex include magnificent texts written in gold powder, ornate statues, and beautiful murals on the walls.

Coqen Hall: Located in the northeast section of the complex, this hall was first constructed in 1710. It covers 2,000 square meters (22,000 sq ft), supported with 125 pillars of varying lengths (86 tall and 39 short columns). There are five chapels in this structure, each with ornate statues of various deities. The most important cultural relic housed at Sera is located within this hall: ‘the Gangyur of Tripitaka’. Dating from approximately 1410, this incredible written text contains 105 volumes, written in the Tibetan language. Each of the volumes is printed on wooden boards engraved in red lacquer. It is believed that Emperor Yongle (1360-1424) of the Ming dynasty presented this treasure as a gift to the founder of Sera Monastery, Jamchen Chojey.

Zhacangs: Meaning Buddhist college in Tibetan, there are three Zhacangs in the monastery complex: Me Zhacang, Je Zhacang and Ngaba Zhacang. Built in 1419, Me Zhacang is the oldest of the three. There are several chapels located within this structure, all housing exceptional frescos and sculptures. Je Zhacang is the largest of the colleges in the complex, and enshrined within it is a famous statue of the Hayagriva. The smallest is Ngaba Zhacang, which is the college, dedicated to the study of esoteric Buddhism at Sera.

Kamcuns: Meaning domitory in the Tibetan language, there are a total of 33 Kamcuns situated around the central courtyard at Sera. They range in size and likewise, in the number of monks dwelling within them. Monks from the same village are housed in the same Kamcun, however, each is given a separate dwelling space, or cell. The Kamcuns all have prayer halls and teahouses located within.

- The monks debating Buddhist doctrine is a must-see highlight at Sera Monastery. From Monday to Saturday at 3 PM, the monks from the three Zhacangs gather in the central courtyard for this incredible spectacle. This practice is unique amongst the “great three” monasteries in Tibet.

- The most impressive festival held at the monastery is the Sera Bengqin Festival held in February (December 27th of the Tibetan calendar). On e the given day, a Dorje Pestle is carried to the world-renowned Potala Palace. The Dalai Lama offers prayers to the Buddha, requesting strength and blesses the Pestle. Thereafter, the Pestle is placed upon the heads of devotees by the president of Ngaba Zhacang. Tens of thousands of the faithful come to witness this event, as it only occurs at Sera Monastery.

- Visitors must always remember that this is a religious site, therefore must be respectful.

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Gallery: Greenberg Traurig Mayor’s Jazz Brunch

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On Sunday, August 9, Greenberg Traurig hosted the Mayor’s Jazz Brunch, an annual staple at San Jose Jazz Summer Fest. The invite-only event featured community leaders as well as SJZ members, and included an address by San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo in addition to San Jose Jazz Board Chair Robert Griffin.

The event, hosted on the patio at Scott’s Seafood, offered a gorgeous overhead view of Plaza de Cesar Chavez, the centerpiece of Summer Fest. The event was a great opportunity for passionate SJZ supporters to meet up and enjoy a fine meal before taking the streets of downtown San Jose for the final day of Fest music, which included appearances by Brian Culbertson, Storm Large, Eddie Palmieri and Kamasi Washington.

Thanks again to all those who made the jazz brunch a success! Browse below to see photo highlights from the event.


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Summer Fest Highlights and Sunday Picks from Writer Brandon E. Roos

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As usual, Summer Fest has been a whirlwind! I can’t believe it’s already Sunday. Plenty of musical highlights to revisit, and I’m excited to see what today will bring on the Fest’s final day.

This list is in no way definitive, but here my five Summer Fest highlights so far and a couple recommendations for your Sunday listening pleasure:

Mark de Clive-Lowe

Though his midnight start time may have been too late for some, Mark de Clive-Lowe kept bodies moving inside a crowded Cafe Stritch well past 1am. When he started, he introduced the set as a condensed sample of his dance party CHURCH, which he’s presented around the world. Mark’s performances are an art unto themselves — it’s a wonder how he’s able to make his compositions sound seamless given the number of technical elements he’s presiding over at any given moment. Nia Andrews and Josh Johnson were able accompanists, incredibly intuitive in finding their musical space adjacent to their bandleader’s ever-evolving musical backbone.

Adrian Younge

I’m still baffled by how Adrian Younge was able to make his intricate compositions rock that hard. Presiding over arguably the tightest band I’ve seen this weekend, his seven-piece band provided a rich, complex sound that found my ear eagerly searching to poinpoint each element in the mix. Very impressed by what this band brought to the Jazz Beyond Stage Friday night.

Melissa Aldana

After sharing a story about how her grandfather purchased her her first saxophone when she was six, Aldana launched into a five-song set that left no doubt about how capable she is on the bandstand. The choice to perform solo seemed to give her an extra chance to prove her musical proficiency, as some songs were peppered with quick melodic runs while other notes escaped as a whisper.

In little over twenty minutes, she left a great impression, earning standing applause from a handful of those seated on no less than three songs. Likely my biggest Summer Fest highlight thus far.

Lizz Wright

I’ll admit I wasn’t familiar with her music entering the Fest, but I decided to watch her based on a friend’s recommendation. I’m glad I made time for Wright. There’s an effortlessness to her vocal delivery I was immediately drawn to. I’m also a sucker for a well-placed organ, and those uplifting, Gospel-tinged chords that simmered in the mix proved a great complement to her full-bodied vocal tone.

While researching Masego’s music, I took a listen to “Girls that Dance,” a house bounce with a chorus musically influenced by electronic music’s “future music” scene, and figured Masego would be a musical wild card I needed to see live.

I caught the second half of his set, and the energy of his band was absolutely infectious. Masego jumped from one musical role to the next, playing his sax and singing then hopping behind the drum kit. He was delightfully fun and set a vibe his audience happily danced along to.

Sunday Picks

The Birth of the Cool @ 65
3pm, RBC Silicon Valley Stage

If you can make time for this set, please do. Trumpeter John Worley is an adept player who has been on the local scene for years, and he remains a major force in cultivating San Jose’s rising jazz talents. As I’ve seen first-hand, he’s a great interpreter of the music of Miles Davis, so this performance should find him in a wonderful musical pocket alongside a nonet that reads like a who’s-who of the Bay Area’s premiere jazz talents.

Given the limited capacity of this stage, you may want to arrive early to guarantee yourself a seat.

Honorable Mention: Cecile McLorin Salvant
4pm, Main Stage

Like Melissa Aldana, Cecile McLorin Salvant broke onto the scene after winning the Monk competiton. She’s risen to become one of jazz’s most notable young vocalists in recent years and a darling of the jazz media. Her sweet, incisive vocal delivery should be a solid companion to the canopy of shade at Plaza de Cesar Chavez.


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Friday, February 27, 2015

The Decision by Wanda Brunstetter

Wanda Brunstetter's new book The Decision was an excellent read.  If you are or know of a person that is a caretaker of someone you know what a big job that is.  It is hard to find time to take care of yourself and your own needs.  This book deals with this life issue.  This book is the Prairie State Friends series, book one.

Elaine is the caretaker of her grandmother who becomes ill with diabetes and also dementia.  This happens at a time in her life when she is being courted by Jonah.  Jonah is a character Wanda's fans will recognize from another series of Wanda's books.

Just when things are going good with Elaine's and Jonah's relationship, Elaine discovers the news of her grandmother's health.  She makes a decision that will affect not only her life, but Jonah's as well as others.  Will Jonah be able to change her mind, or what will happen in the lives of these two?

I really enjoyed this book and could really understand the decision that Elaine felt necessary to make to spare Jonah from what she feels would be a difficult married life. This was a moving story that many people find themselves facing at one time or other in their lives.

I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading book two!

I received a print copy of this book from the publisher for my honest review, which I have given.  All thoughts are my own.

Sunday, February 22, 2015

An Unexpected Blessing by Vannetta Chapman

An Unexpected Blessing is one of four parts from the Book An Amish Cradle.  The four contributing authors are Beth Wiseman, Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller and Vannetta Chapman.  I will be reviewing them separately.  All of these authors are amongst my favorite Amish authors.

Although An Unexpected Blessing is the last novella in this collaborative work, I started with this one.

Etta is a 42 year old Amish woman with a grandchild and adult or older children, including one that has left the family and community.  She finds herself suddenly expecting a child in her older years and as all Amish, is happy with the news of their forthcoming arrival.

The doctor advises that due to her age it would be wise not to plan on a home birth, but rather to plan on coming to the birthing center.  As she and her husband Mose find themselves traveling to the center in their buggy, a winter snowstorm engulfs them.  The roads are impossible to see and they find that they are now unable to get out of the drift that they find themselves in.  As Mose ventures out for help, Etta is alone dealing with labor and the fear of how things might turn out and can only rely on her faith in God to provide the resolution to their predicament.

This was a very sweet story.  Vannetta is a writer of many heartwarming Amish stories, this novella included.  I am most happy to recommend this book to others who enjoy Christian fiction.  Well written and enjoyable!  And you get some of those nummy author recipes as a bonus at the end!

Author Vannetta Chapman
Bio:  Vannetta Chapman is the author of the bestselling novel A Simple Amish Christmas.  She has published over one hundred articles in Christian family magazines, receiving over two dozen awards from Romance Writers of America chapter groups.  In 2012 she was awarded a Carol Award for Falling to Pieces.  She discovered her love for the Amish while researching her grandfather's birthplace of Albion, Pennsylvania.  VIsit Vannetta's Website at  Connect with Vannetta: Twitter: @Vannetta Chapman Facebook:  VannettaChapmanBooks

 Find out more about An Unexpected Blessing at this link!

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Guest Blog article from Tricia Goyer

Tricia Goyer is an excellent author whose books I have enjoyed in the past years.  As a member of her MOPS Street Team, I am happy to post a recent article of Tricia's that she posted on her own blog and has allowed us as members of her team to post on our blogs.

Tricia has many good causes and MOPS is one that she has encouraged many to become involved with and to help teen mom's cope with the stresses that they will have to deal with.  Her blog can be found at this link. Be sure to visit and learn how you can help these young women.

Her latest book that she has authored can be viewed at this site and is called Teen Mom:  You're Stronger Than You Think.

Thanks Tricia for sharing your thoughts on parenting.  We, (even us grammas) can learn from others!

Don’t Make These Parenting Mistakes

On the heels of my upcoming release with Phil Hodges and Ken Blanchard, Lead Your Family Like Jesus, I decided to poll my Facebook and Twitter friends about all things family, parenting, and leadership. Here are their answers to “What’s a parenting mistake you hope young parents don’t make with their kids?” (By the way, the official Lead Your Family Like Jesus website is up and running! Check it out here.)
“Trying to be their best buddy and not teaching respect or discipline.” ~Donita Corman
“Don’t throw money at situations. Tough love it out!” ~Mary Tullila
“I’ve seen too many parents say that they love their kids, but their actions speak otherwise. Show them that you love them every day, and make sure they know it because they may not have you tomorrow.” ~Wendy Noble
“To not forget that they were young once and understanding goes a long way.” ~Shana Marie Casey
“1. Discipline is a must. 2. You don’t need to buy them everything they want. 3. It is ok for them to be ‘bored.'” ~Michelle Strite Hortenberry
“Don’t ever result to bribery, or you will be doing it for years to come.” ~Catherine King
“Making excuses for their child’s bad behavior.” ~Lisa Eichelberger
“Becoming so absorbed in their own work that they fail to provide adequate care and love for their kids.” ~Carrie Fancett Pagels
“I think the worst mistake we can make as parents is to take childhood for granted. It is so fleeting, and each moment should be treasured, adored, and appreciated.” ~Jillian Amodio
“Coddling them and not teaching them to own up to their mistakes.” ~Melissa Reedy
“‘Guilting’ children into doing what parents want. Not letting kids make mistakes. Not teaching kids how to do things on their own (even when they will end up making mistakes). And the most important: not encouraging them to seek out their own relationship with Christ instead of trying to live through their parents’ faith.” ~Jennifer Hill
“Spending too much time hooked up to our ‘devices’ . . . and unhooked from the important little persons around us.” ~Isaac and Corrine Collura
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Harvest of Blessings by Charlotte Hubbard

Not just a pretty cover!  Truly this is a very nice read for all the Amish and Amish romance fans!.

It is a part of the Seasons of the Heart series and is a very sweet story of Nora Landwehr as she returns to her former Amish community in the hopes of reconciling with her family after a sad misunderstanding.  Her return brings her home to Willow Ridge in a flashy red car, divorced, short shorts and all things Englisch.  Yet her goal is to bridge the years of family separation, and repair the 16 years of damage that were done.  As she comes home and her presence is discovered, she feels some concerns as her goal is not quickly or happily received.  Her Dat is not planning on forgiving her of what he considers her sins and wrongdoings.

Whether she will be accepted back into her community is questionable, but now she has given up her past years and hopes to make her new home in Willow Ridge, having bought a large house and property.  How will she provide for herself and gain the trust and love of a daughter she gave up?

With the love and blessings of God, she works to reestablish the life she lost.  This is a really heartwarming story.  It grabbed me from the very start.  The characters are well developed and carry through from previous books of this series.  There is a wonderful set of recipes from the Sweet Seasons Bakery Cafe.  I would highly recommend this book.  I really loved reading it.

I received a copy of this print book from the publishers for my honest review, which I have given.

Author Charlotte Hubbard:  Charlotte Hubbard, a long time Missourian, draws upon her experiences in Jamesport, the largest Old Order Amish community west of the Mississippi, and writes of simpler times and a faith-based lifestyle in her Searsons of the Heart series.  Charlotte is a deacon, a dedicated church musician, and choir member.  Charlotte now lives with her family in Minnesota.  Visit her at
This book is available as of Feb. 24, 2015 at Amazon

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Three Sisters by Helen Smith

This is the first book or short story that I have read from author Helen Smith.  She is a British author and I felt the British style in her writings as some of the terminology was definitely different than most of the authors I have read in the past.

The writing style was quite different as was some of the vocabulary used.  The pages were very descriptive in the explanation of what was happening.  Emily Castle, protagonist in this story, had recently lost her dog to death and living in a new neighborhood.  She was invited to a bonfire and Halloween party.  All described quite precisely by the author.  The guests/entertainers were all a bit on the unusual side.

At this gathering were many entertainers/performers, including knife throwers and others from Hungary.  It is interesting to see the death and sudden "reappearance" of the "murdered" person in the story.  Was it real or was it part of the performance?  That you will need to discover for yourself.

I am usually not one to read too many short stories, but it held my interest and the new style of writing kept me wondering what would happen and would the mystery be resolved or not.  I enjoyed it and will probably read other stories in this series.

I was given a ebook copy of this book from the author for my honest review which I have given.  All opinions are my own.

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Lizzie Searches for Love - Trilogy by Linda Byler

This is a sweet, sweet read.  It is one of several books that I have read from Amish author Linda Byler.  This trilogy was over 900 pages and includes a lot of recipes at the end.  And since the author is Amish, I suspect these to be pretty authentic Amish cooking recipes.

The stories are of Lizzie, her day to day life, growing up, experiencing teen-age and older experiences.  She relates to her two sisters throughout the books, moving to a new Amish community and the changes that brought into the family theatre.  Also her father's illness which causes him to no longer continue in his work as a farmer.

It is really a book of everyday life.  So interesting, yet unpretentious.  A simple book of family, family life and interactions, growing and becoming an adult and all that goes with it.  Loved it, enjoyed the family moments and the good Christian values displayed.  Great book.  Hope to continue to see more from this wonderful Amish author.

About the author:  Linda Byler.  No photo here!  She is Amish.
Linda Byler grew up Amish and is an active member of the Amish Church today. She is the author of the bestselling Amish romance novel series, Lizzie Searches for Love. Linda is also well known within the Amish community as a columnist for a weekly Amish newspaper.

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Waiting Hearts by Beth Ann Stifflemire

This was a really nice read.  Beth Ann Stifflemire has a warm touch to her writing that I enjoy.  The version I received was an Audible version which I won in a giveaway. I liked that fact as I was able to plug my phone into my car's bluetooth and listen on my way to and from work.  I also liked the fact the I could speed up the narrator, as the original speed seemed a bit too slow for me and the way that I like to read.

The story is about Kayla Parker, 26 year old 2nd grade teacher.  Because of a heart condition, she tends to avoid the night scene and prefers to lead a quiet school teacher life style.  Her heart condition, having been apparently genetic as her father had died of it, causes her to have regular doctor's appointments, and medical regimens to abide by.

One evening she accidentally bumps into musician, Gabe Sanderson.  As the days go on, the run into each other as if by fate.  As they come to know each other, Gabe appears to accept all about Kayla, including her dog, Deke and especially her health concerns.

There are several twists and turns in the story.  It's happy.  It's sad.  It's all the emotions that are found in love stories.  I enjoyed this story very much and am happy to have had the chance to become acquainted with this author's writing style.

Author Beth Ann Stifflemire, contemporary romance writer from one of my favorite states:  Texas!

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Plain Proposal by Beth Wiseman

I finished the whole book pretty fast because it was hard to tear myself away from the 3 books in the 1 Volume version.

Just as the others, I was very taken in by this book as well.  Beth Wiseman is a really enthralling author.  I will be reading lots of her books, no doubt about this.

In this story Englischer Shelby, whose parents have divorced, is required to live with her Amish relatives.  She is surprised at their living circumstances but finds herself growing fond of the warm family.  Although mother Rebecca seems to be a bit hesitant to have a trusting relationship with Shelby.  She is sure that Shelby will be a bad influence on her daughter, Miriam.

Both girls find themselves getting close and finding someone whom they both care about.  Miriam's Amish beau is keeping a secret from her and this secret could cause the end of their relationship.  As the stories continue, you witness the warmth of family, the forgiveness and the strength of the individuals and how they deal with problems they never foresaw.

This is a very interesting read.  I see the trust in God, family and friends and how they all work together for the good.

Loved this book!

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Plain Paradise by Beth Wiseman

In a word, I loved this.  It was a hopeful and uplifting inspirational book.  I thought I enjoyed the first book, but this one went above and beyond.

Linda has lived a happy Amish life, only to have her world turned upside down by Josie Dronberger, a woman who at age 17 gave Linda to an Amish couple for adoption.  Now Josie is facing her own health problems and wants to find her daughter.  She does, but Linda was never informed that she was not the natural child of Mary Ellen and Abe.  The shock takes the household in its grasp as Josie and Linda begin to try to know and understand one another's worlds.

True feelings are shown by Mary Ellen who does not want to lose her faithful daughter to Englisch ways and worldliness.

This is a heartfelt story of love, faith, prayer and trust in God at all times.  I am so glad I pulled this book from the bottom of my "to be read" pile!  It is so good.  A 5 star book!

Author Beth Wiseman


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Toronto, Ontario

Currently in the approvals phase, this proposed nine-storey condo building in North York consists of 104 residential units ranging from 500 to 1,500 square feet with 1,600 square feet of grade-related retail. The building is designed to comply with the City of Toronto Mid-Rise Guidelines and Toronto Green Standards. Each typical floor plate includes 14 units, and underground parking is accessed off a rear entrance.

The building’s massing is a response to its context, a transition point between an increasingly intensifying avenue and a relatively low-rise residential neighbourhood to the south. The front elevation presents a seven-storey streetscape in keeping with nearby developments along Sheppard Avenue. However, the massing along Gorman Park has been articulated through a series of setbacks and stepbacks to reduce the volume of the building in response to the predominantly lower-scale neighbourhood. This articulation helps to break down the massing of the nine-storey building and reduce overlook with respect to the neighbours to the south.

While the front façade presents a flush street edge, the rear façade terraces down to a two-storey podium that is consistent in height with neighbouring buildings. A unique concept is introduced to the façade through a portal-like mesh that highlights balcony spaces and provides movement to an otherwise static element.

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Adoptable Cookbooks List

Looking for a cookbook to adopt? You can now see a list of cookbooks available for adoption!
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Supermarket Belongs to the Community

Supermarket belongs to the community. While Chef has the responsibility to keep it running and be stewards of its functionality, what it does and how it works is driven by the community. The chef/supermarket repository will continue to be where development of the Supermarket application takes place. Come be part of shaping the direction of Supermarket by opening issues and pull requests or by joining us on the Chef Mailing List.

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Installs zsh package and documentation.

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Should work anywhere there's a zsh package available in the platform package manager.

Whereever you have users who want to use zsh as their login shell, use this recipe. For example, add recipe[zsh] to a base role applied to all nodes.

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Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at

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  • Improvements to toplevel files, docs, test harness, etc.

  • Current public release.

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Check out what the remuneration you have a chance with the employer. How high are the salaries and are paid on a regular basis.

You have worked, zarabiałeś w firmie Strefa Energii Paweł Lechowicz? to write a review about your salary which you can expect to be working here. Pomoże to innym w decyzji o rozpoczęciu pracy w Strefa Energii Paweł Lechowicz

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Use Control Center on your Apple Watch

With one swipe up, you can check your battery and settings. Then you can connect to a speaker, silence your watch, and more.

Open Control Center

Touch and hold the bottom of the watch face. Wait for Control Center to show, then swipe up. You can open Control Center from any screen.

Close Control Center

Swipe down from the top of the watch face. Or press the Digital Crown.

Check your settings and battery

At a glance, you can see which settings are on or off and tap to change them.

Battery Percentage button showing 100%

Check your battery power or turn on Power Reserve.

cellular icon

Turn cellular on or off.1

orange Airplane Mode button

Turn Airplane Mode on or off.

Silent Mode button

Turn Silent Mode on or off.

Moon or Do Not Disturb button

Turn Do Not Disturb on or off. Learn about Do Not Disturb

Lock button

Lock your Apple Watch.4

Water Lock button

Use Water Lock to prevent accidental taps.2

iPhone button

Play a sound if you can't find your iPhone. Or touch and hold to flash its light.

flashlight icon

Turn on the flashlight. To turn off the flashlight, swipe down.

Theater masks icon

Turn Theater Mode, or Theatre Mode, on or off. This setting turns on Silent Mode, and the screen stays dark until you tap or press a button.3

Check your connection

At the top of Control Center, you can see if your Apple Watch is connected to Wi-Fi, cellular, or your iPhone. Learn how your Apple Watch connects to other networks and your iPhone.

Use Do Not Disturb

Do Not Disturb keeps calls and alerts from making sounds or lighting up the screen. Alarms and heart rate notifications still sound. When Do Not Disturb is on, the Moon icon appears at the top of the screen. When you set Do Not Disturb, you can choose from any of these options:

  • On. Do Not Disturb remains on until you turn it off.
  • On for 1 hour. Do Not Disturb automatically turns off after 1 hour.
  • On until this evening. Do Not Disturb automatically turns off until 7:00 p.m.
  • On until I leave. Do Not Disturb automatically turns off after you leave the location on the screen.
  • On until end of event. Do Not Disturb automatically turns off after the event on the screen.

Rearrange Control Center

  1. Touch and hold the bottom of the watch face, then swipe up to open Control Center.
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap Edit to make the buttons jiggle.
  4. Touch and hold a button until it turns white, then drag it to a new location.
  5. When you’re finished, tap Done or press the Digital Crown.

  1. Available on cellular models of Apple Watch.
  2. Available on Apple Watch Series 2 or later only. Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch (1st generation) aren't suitable for swimming. Learn about water resistance on your Apple Watch
  3. On Apple Watch Series 2 or later, you can also wake your watch by turning the Digital Crown.
  4. If you set a passcode and turned off Wrist Detection, then you can lock your Apple Watch manually using this setting in Control Center. If you didn't set a passcode (or if you set a passcode and turned on Wrist Detection), you won't see this setting.
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Products that are not a fit, don't work for me, allergic reactions, etc

As a trial and discovery service, the goal of the Goodbeing service to provide a selection of products, pre-screened to exclude a host of potentially unhealthy ingredients and tested for performance, for you to test, to see if they are a good fit for you.  Equally important to finding new favorites is determining what items do not work for you.  Just because the formula is generally healthier than another more conventionally made product does not mean it will be compatible.  Just as sensitivities can be caused by ingredients known to have potential health effects, reactions can also be caused by products with a higher concentration of more natural or healthier ingredients.  We are all unique!

Use this opportunity to identify things like what shades do and do not work for you, what ingredients may be incompatible for your skin or hair and the like.  This will help to narrow the field and prevent full size, more expensive purchases of products that may not work well for you.

For example, makeup products that are not quite the right shade (foundations, BB creams, concealers) will allow you to test texture, compatibility and performance and later, choose a better shade for your skin color.  Products that you have a reaction to can be used to help determine what ingredients to avoid in the future.

Due to this being the nature of the service, and one of it's benefits, paired with the very low cost per item compared to paying retail to test a product, we do not provide replacements for products that are not a fit, cause an allergic reaction or are incompatible with your skin, hair, etc.

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OWB Component Not Upgraded While Upgrading The Database From 11.1 To 11.2 (Doc ID 1587473.1)

Last updated on MAY 09, 2017

Applies to:

Oracle Warehouse Builder - Version to [Release 11.1 to 11.2]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

The Database has been upgraded from 11.1 to 11.2.0.X.

Upgrade completed successfully but the OWB component is not upgraded and showing version 11.1.0.x.

OWB Data Collection script shows the following:

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Problem when Selecting a Saved Query on the WMS Control Board (Doc ID 1669775.1)

Last updated on FEBRUARY 05, 2018

Applies to:

Oracle Warehouse Management - Version 12.1.3 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Problem when selecting saved query on WMS CONTROL BOARD form

When selected previously saved Query with filled date:
FRM-40735: WHEN-TIMER-EXPRIRED trigger raised unhandled exception ORA-01861

Steps to reproduce:
1. Navigate Warehouse Control Board Form
2. Fill Query name
3. Check any checkbox (f.e. Outbound and Completed)
4. Fill Creation Date fields
5. Press "Save Query"
6. Press "Clear" button
7. Select saved query from Lov
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How will Chemotherapy Affect my Hair?

How will Chemotherapy Affect my Hair?

Hair growth is cyclical and occurs in three concurrent phases: anagen (growth), catagen (cessation), and telogen (rest). The anagen growth phase is the longest out of the three phases, lasting an average of 2-6 years. At any given time, 85-90% of hair is in the anagen phase. During this phase, the matrix cells of the hair follicle are rapidly dividing and hair is growing at an average rate of 1 cm every 28 days.

Anagen effluvium is the loss of anagen-phase hairs, typically caused by chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Approximately 65% of individuals undergoing chemotherapy will experience hair loss;1 however, the severity of hair loss varies from person to person, depending on the chemotherapeutic agent and the duration of treatment. Hair loss can begin within days or weeks after the start of treatment, starting from the crown and sides of the head, usually as a result of increased friction during sleep and wearing head coverings. In the beginning, hair loss may be patchy, and hair loss continues for the duration of chemotherapy. Nevertheless, this type of hair loss is usually completely reversible as only the multiplying cells are affected by chemotherapy (the inactive stem cells of hair follicles are not affected). Most patients will experience hair regrowth 1 to 3 months after cessation of chemotherapy. In 60% of the cases, this regrowth can be of a different texture, thickness, color, or waviness.2

One medical approach used to minimize chemotherapy induced hair loss is scalp cooling, although the benefits of this technique are not yet clear.3 Topical 2% minoxidil (Rogaine®) has also been used in chemotherapy induced hair loss.1 Applying minoxidil to the scalp 24 hours before treatment and continuing use throughout therapy and up to 4 months following therapy,4 has been shown to lengthen the time for maximal hair loss during chemotherapy, and shorten time to regrowth following therapy.5

Since chemotherapy-induced hair loss cannot be prevented, appropriate hair and scalp care along with temporarily wearing of a hair-piece may be the most effective coping strategy.4

Article by: Dr. M. Cernea, Mediprobe Research Inc.

  1. Trüeb RM. Chemotherapy-induced alopecia.Semin Cutan Med Surg 2009;28(1):11-14.
  2. Kanwar, AJ and Narang, T. Anagen effluvium. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2013. 79(5): 604-12.
  3. Grevelman EG, Breed PM. Prevention of chemotherapy-induced hair loss by scalp cooling. Ann Oncol 2005; 16(3):352-358.
  4. A guide to chemotherapy. American Cancer Society website.
  5. Duvic M, Lemak NA, Valero V, et al. A randomized trial of minoxidil in chemotherapy-induced alopecia. J Am Acad Dermatol 1996; 35:74–78.

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His Attention

Getting someone’s attention

can be difficult at times

Just to have them look you in the eye

and to be heard

is rare

But you have God’s attention

He always sees you

and always hears you

His love for you is eternal

His attention faithful

God is not distracted

when you talk to Him

He is not preoccupied

with items more important

So if you have God’s attention

why not engage with Him?

Or is the problem

that God does not have

your attention?

-Susie Stewart

My purpose in writing is simply this: that you who believe in God’s Son will know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you have eternal life, the reality and not the illusion. And how bold and free we then become in His presence, freely asking according to His will, sure that He’s listening. And if we’re confident that He’s listening, we know that what we’ve asked for is as good as ours.

– 1 John 5:13-15 (MSG)

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayer…

– 1 Peter 3:12 (NIV)

The Lord your God wins victory after victory and is always with you. He celebrates and sings because of you, and He will refresh your life with His love.

– Zephaniah 3:17 (CEV)

Those who fear God get God’s attention; they can depend on His strength.

– Psalm 147:11 (MSG)

By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with Him, make us fit for Him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that’s not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that He has already thrown open His door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God’s grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise.

– Romans 5:1-3 (MSG)

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