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From fine dining to fast casual, Dinova's Restaurant Marketplace offers a wide variety of cuisine types and price points to choose from. Here is a taste of what is around your office location in the Washington area.
Rosa Mexicano was established in 1984, with New York Magazine applauding them for introducing New Yorkers to a “hitherto unfamiliar, elevated version of Mexican cuisine.” Thirty years later, with restaurants from coast to coast, Rosa Mexicano’s award-winning dishes remain faithful to their traditional roots while incorporating regional accents and inspired innovation. You’ll know just what we’re talking about when you try their Pomegranate Margaritas or Guacamole en Molcajete, made in a traditional lava-rock mortar and prepared tableside.
Beuchert’s Saloon is a neighborhood restaurant and bar serving up a ‘farm American’ dining experience in the historically rich Eastern Market neighborhood of Washington, DC. With ingredients sourced from local co-ops and farms, Executive Chef Andrew Markert translates local, fresh produce into playful American fare with a creative twist.
Farmers & Distillers uses family farms and natural products, which allows them to make their items from scratch whenever possible, including making their own beverages.
At Hank’s Oyster Bar, patrons enjoy coastal favorites and New England beach fare classics like lobster rolls, daily fish specials and meat ‘n’ two. Lightly fried items such as the popcorn shrimp and calamari balance Hank’s ice bar options which consist of a selection of raw oysters, tartar and ceviche.
Owned by award winning Chef/Restaurateur Michael Schlow, Conosci is a ground breaking “restaurant inside a restaurant.” Located at City Vista in Mount Vernon Triangle; innovative, imaginative, and always a good time, Conosci delivers on the notion that "anything is possible".
Situated in the bustling 14th Street Corridor, Provision No. 14 brings an imaginative twist on American fare, blending together spices, cooking techniques, and flavors from around the world to create a truly unique communal dining experience.
Tico has a fun atmosphere with delicious and unpretentious food and amazing cocktails. Tico's cuisine is inspired by Spain, Mexico and South America.
G is a casual, contemporary Italian restaurant and sandwich shop with a full-service bar that is open daily for lunch and dinner. The all-day menu offers a full selection of of sandwiches, antipasti and pastas, such as G’s spiced baby goat sandwich, arancini and delicious mushroom ravioli, a specialty of Chef de Cuisine Elliot Drew.
1905 is a one-of-a-kind dining experience in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC. Showcasing the culinary skill of accomplished chef Joel Hatton, 1905's menu features inspired renditions of comfort foods served in an intimate bistro setting.
The Caucus Room Brasserie & Steakhouse is an American interpretation of a French brasserie, with dishes such as pavé de boeuf and eggs Benedict featuring a pork-belly-stuffed popover, eggs, and béarnaise.
Graffiato is an Italian-inspired restaurant offering comforting dishes from seasonal produce and locally cured hams, to hand rolled pastas and marinated vegetable accouterments.
Granite City is passionate about creating fresh menu items from scratch and uses its patented brewing process to deliver the best brews. Their cuisine includes innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.
Farmers Fishers Bakers is a full-service, upscale casual restaurant with an in-house bakery, sushi counter, full bar with 24 beer taps, and year-round patio with water views.
Alta Strada is a buzzing Italian restaurant boasting a warm, exposed-brick interior, and focuses on cuisines from Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, and the Amalfi coast.
Modeled after the big city American grills, Daily Grill serves traditional American Fare. Featuring Certified Angus Steaks and Chops, Fresh Seafood, Classic Cobb and Caesar Salads, Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Pot Pie, and Wines by the glass or bottle, along with not-to-be-missed Home-style desserts.
zpizza is inspired by California and a healthy way of life. With a passion for great food, their quality is unlike no other, with their dough being made from non-GMO wheat flour that is prepared fresh daily.
Del Frisco's Grille is a modern and fun destination for dining, drinks, socializing and being seen on the scene. The Grille takes the classic America bar and grill concept to refreshing new heights, drawing inspiration from bold flavors and market-fresh ingredients.
Texas de Brazil, an authentic Brazilian-American churrascaria (steak house) that combines the cuisine of Southern Brazil with the generous spirit of Texas in tempting, all you care to eat portions of seasoned beef, lamb, pork, and chicken.


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The most unusual thing happened while walking Zuzu today. There was a thick shelf of clouds hovering when the sun broke through, infusing the nearest clouds with prominent bands of light. At once, the sun revealed itself as the pistil of the Universe and each cloud was a petal unfurling its luminous veins. I had to stop and peer into this vestige of Eternity. Then, the light spilled off the gilded clouds onto my dog’s face and along my forearm. We were all being drawn by the sun to show our ancient vein of being. It always comes down to having our blunt atmosphere burned off by a trace of what endures. Suffering forces us to see through, while love invites us. I stood there in the suddenly golden street, in the middle of a pandemic, with no one around, praying we can outlast what forces us—long enough to accept the endless invitation of light.
A Question to Walk With: Describe a moment when the deeper light of the world showed itself to you. Where were you? How did it feel? How did this moment affect you?
This excerpt is from my book In progress, The Long Walk Through Time.
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An adaptive optical radial basis function neural network classifier is experimentally demonstrated. We describe a spatially multiplexed system incorporating on-line adaptation of weights and basis function widths to provide robustness to optical system imperfections and system noise. The optical system computes the Euclidean distances between a 100-dimensional input vector and 198 stored reference patterns in parallel using dual vector-matrix multipliers and a contrast-reversing spatial light modulator. Software is used to emulate an analog electronic chip that performs the on-line learning of the weights and basis function widths. An experimental recognition rate of 92.7 correct out of 300 testing samples is achieved with the adaptive training versus 31.0 correct for non-adaptive training. We compare the experimental results with a detailed computer model of the system in order to analyze the influence of various noise sources on the system performance. KAR P. 3
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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- In a critical indication of growing U.S. military involvement in the civil war in Syria, CNN has learned Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is ordering the deployment of up to 200 troops to Jordan, according to two Defense Department officials.
The troops, which will come from the headquarters of the 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, Texas, "creates an additional capability" beyond what has been there, one official said.
The group will give the United States the ability to "potentially form a joint task force for military operations, if ordered," he said.
The new deployment will include communications and intelligence specialists who will assist the Jordanians and "be ready for military action" if President Barack Obama were to order it, the official said.
This comes as the Pentagon has recently reviewed military options for Syria although Obama has not ordered any to be put into action.
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Sony says it plans to start a “phased restoration” of the PlayStation Network and Qriocity in various Asian countries on May 28th, finally ending speculation on when the services would return.
Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are a few countries Sony is intent on returning both services to this weekend. The company also promised it would offer an identity theft protection service (similar to what it is currently extending to U.S. customers) to Japanese PSN and Qriocity account holders, but declined to provide further details.
Kazuo Hirai, Sony’s Executive Deputy President, apologized again to Asian customers affected by the data leak and service outage and declared the company was now taking “aggressive action” to make sure it never happens again.
“We are making consumer data protection a full-time, company wide commitment so that our customers can rest assured about enjoying their entertainment,” Hirai said.
According to Sony, the following services will be reinstated this weekend:
- Sign-in for PlayStation®Network and Qriocity services, including the resetting of passwords
- Restoration of online game-play across PS3 and PSP
- ‘Friends’ category on PS3, including Friends List, Chat Functionality, Trophy Comparison, etc.
- PlayStation Home
- Access to other network features on services such as torne™
A “Welcome Back” package is also planned for the region. It will boast free games and temporary access to premium paid services similar to what is being offered in North America and Europe, but no specifics were available at press time. Until Sony relaunches the online store (something which has yet to happen even in the west), downloading games is not possible anyway.
Sony will also shoulder the associated costs if customers request new credit cards in light of the possibility their numbers were illegally attained, but stated that “credit card companies have not reported any increase in the number of fraudulent credit card transactions as a result of the attack, nor have they reported any fraudulent transactions that they believe are a direct result of the illegal attack.”
Both PSN and Qriocity were shut down in most regions on April 20th (April 21st in Japan) by the company. It was later revealed that the cause was a well-publicized cyber attack on its online infrastructure which compromised the personal data of over 70 million users.
The relaunch of PSN in Japan was previously blocked by that country’s government, which cited security concerns and consumer confidence as key reasons to hold off on allowing the service back online.


United Nations independent expert on human rights, Akich Okola, was due to conduct his 13th mission to Burundi from May 23 to May 29 to appraise the human rights situation in light of the elections in the nation. Okala said he will gather first-hand information on human rights development related to the polls such as freedom of assembly, association and expression. Burundi has already conducted its district polls on May 24. More than 3.5 million people registered for the polls. The district elections is the first of the five stages of elections scheduled until September.


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A visit to the enigmatic city of Lisbon brings you an effortless blend of rich history, modernism, and glorious weather. Tourists also get the added plus of visiting the seaside village of Nazaré, a quaint, beautiful town known for its ancient fishing traditions and eccentric architecture contrasted against stunning blue waters.
With buzzing nightlife and stunning natural beauty, Nazaré tours from Lisbon are the perfect holiday activity. Here’s all you need to know about the wide variety of tours that are available.
How to get to Nazaré from Lisbon?
Nazaré by car from Lisbon
Transfer from Lisbon to Nazaré by renting a car and enjoy an hour and a half of optional sightseeing as you travel across Portugal’s vast landscapes. Pass by sights like Obidos Castle and turbine farms and take in the fascinating details on this scenic journey.
Nazaré by bus from Lisbon
If you’re on a budget and have a little more time to spare, you can take the bus from the Sete Rios bus terminal in Lisbon and embark on a two-hour ride over to Nazaré. Multiple buses run throughout the day to ensure ease of travel for a large number of tourists.
Nazaré by train from Lisbon
Or maybe you’ve got a bit more time on your hands, then you can take the train from the Oriente station in Lisbon to the Valado Train Station in Nazaré. You’ll have to plan, though, because tickets must be purchased at least 14 days in advance. There are also no direct routes and there are 18 stops along the way so it takes close to three hours to get there, but is also one of the more economical ways of traveling to Nazaré.
Nazaré tours from Lisbon
Make your trip from Nazaré to Lisbon a scenic one by booking one of the many day tours available from Lisbon to Nazaré. You can explore the Silver Coast, visit the town of Peniche, or stop at one of the beautiful beaches before getting to Nazaré.
How much does a tour to Nazaré from Lisbon cost?
There is a range of choices from the list of Nazaré tours from Lisbon to fit your budget. Full-day group tours can range from €60 - €90 per person while private tours to multiple locations can run from €120 - €500. Two-day trips are also available from €140. Make sure you review all the details of each tour and know what each package entails before booking.
What kinds of tours are available to visit Nazaré from Lisbon?
Small-group guided tours
Get a personal experience of the best that Portugal has to offer by being part of a small-group guided tour. Limited to up to eight persons at a time, this excursion allows you to travel in comfort and style as you explore the towns of Nazaré, Batalha, Fatima, and Óbidos.
Private guided tours
You may prefer to take in the sites on your own time which makes private guided Nazaré tours from Lisbon the perfect choice! These tours offer an exclusive experience of private transportation, meals, and a customized schedule fit to your preference of locations. Spend extra time taking photos of the hidden jewels of Portugal while visiting the famous towns of Fátima, Batalha Monastery, Nazaré, and Óbidos.
Nazaré and Obidos
Enjoy a full day's outing that takes you on an exploration of a long list of sites in the historic villages of Nazaré and Óbidos. For the best experience, choose a private tour and enjoy the flexibility that gives you lots of time to explore the most interesting locations of your choice. From the Ermida da Memória to the one of a kind Óbidos fortifications, you’ll get to travel in comfort and style each step of the way on one of these Nazaré tours from Lisbon.
Nazaré and Fatima
Start your tour off in the fresh morning hours as you head to the famous Sanctuary of Fatima. Take in the sights of the famous artwork and Church of the Santíssima Trindade (one of the biggest Catholic Churches in the world) and the Chapel of the Apparitions. Then head to the traditional fishing village of Nazaré and witness the way of life of the people. This tour can be experienced in small groups or as a private excursion; either way, you’ll be in for a treat!
Nazaré and Batalha
If a quiet day filled with fun and history is what you’re craving, this is the ideal choice on the list of Nazaré tours from Lisbon. Visit the beautiful seaside resort of Nazaré, a hotspot for surfers and fans of water sports. You’ll see the black Virgin Mary by Saint Joseph while taking in a bird’s eye view of the colorful fishing boats from the top of the rock.
Then head to Batalha on a visit to the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, also acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It will be a day well-spent with good food, drinks, fun and lots of information!
Multi combo tours
Are you craving the full Portugal experience? Then choose one of the multi-combo Nazaré tours from Lisbon. Set off on an adventure with a packed day of activities that take you from Lisbon to Fatima, Obidos, Batalha, and Nazaré in one trip!
Take in the best of the attractions from each one of these sites from the Sanctuary of Fatima to the Batalha Monastery. Absorb the breathtaking scenery of the Atlantic Ocean from the Nazaré cliffs or explore the romantic medieval village of Óbidos.
What will you see during your Nazaré day trip from Lisbon?
There are lots of sights to see during any one of the Nazaré tours from Lisbon as the beach town is a picturesque paradise waiting to be discovered. One of the most popular seaside resorts on Portugal’s Silver Coast, Nazaré is overflowing with interesting attractions.
Take in the XII century peculiar shrine and the location where star surfer Garrett McNamara beat world records in 2011 on the biggest wave in the world.
See the sights of the chapel of Ermida da Memoria, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré at the top of the cliff, or get your fill of historic information at the Dr. Joaquim Manso Museum.
Visit the Bairro dos Pescadores (Fisherman’s District) and indulge in the traditional fishing life of the beautiful town. Or relax on the world-famous Praia de Nazaré (Nazaré Beach) and enjoy the scenic horizons and all its surrounding activities.
- Summer months between June-August are the most packed with activities and are the best time to take one Nazaré tours from Lisbon to get the full experience, but this can also be the most expensive. Portugal experiences good weather year-round so traveling in off-peak seasons could be easy on your pockets.
- While credit cards are accepted, many restaurants and other outlets only take cash, so be sure to walk with local currency in smaller notes to be able to make purchases.
- Walk with light clothing and comfortable shoes to accommodate the warm weather.
- Even if you’re traveling in the winter months, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended in all parts of Portugal!
- Take time to review booking requirements and understand the times and distances between places before embarking on trips on your own.

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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The mayor of San Elizario has been arrested and charged with insurance fraud, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
Isela Reyes, 41, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 10, and charged with insurance fraud of more than $2,500 and less than $30,000.
Sheriff’s detectives, assigned to the FBI West Texas Border Corruption Task Force, made the arrest.
The Sheriff’s Office says it received information that Reyes had filed a false insurance claim.
She was booked into El Paso County Jail.
According to the news release sent out by the Sheriff’s Office, the alleged offense took place prior to her becoming mayor.
The arrest stems from an investigation in which the Sheriff’s Office received information that Reyes filed a false insurance claim.

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Question: Why don’t you make those pretty glycerin soaps with embedded designs in them? I see them at gift shops, and they cut the bars right in front of you. It’s so fun!
Answer: The clear soap you see in gift shops is an entirely different kind of soap, with different qualities, intended for an entirely different customer.
My typical customer wants an all-natural bar of soap for everyday face and body use. They don’t want synthetic ingredients or artificial fragrances. They are usually purchasing the soap for themselves, although after trying it they might buy bars to give as gifts. My soap becomes their “everyday” soap. It ends up replacing the Dove or Dial they had been using before.
The clear soaps in gift shops are generally bought as gifts, decorations or novelties. People use them for quick hand washes but quickly notice the almost waxy residue that is left behind, as well as the difference in suds and lather. They typically use a different brand for general bathing. When I hear people say they “don’t like handmade soap,” the clear, decorative soaps are generally the type of soap they had tried and were unhappy with.
Clear soap is technically called “Melt and Pour Soap.” Some people call it “Glycerin Soap,” but ALL handmade soap (mine,too) contains glycerin. Melt and Pour is NOT made from scratch, but bought ready-made in a block. Crafters melt it in the microwave, add scent and/or color and pour it into a mold, sometimes creating elaborate embedded designs that are quite eye catching.
The ingredients vary tremendously, but since they are premade, the crafter doesn’t pick the ingredients. They do have some choice in the matter by selecting different brands, and some add extra oils like shea butter or avocado oil for a boost in moisturizing, but in general, the base arrives at their doorstep pre-made. Most Melt and Pour soap contains a mixture of naturally derived and synthetic detergents for cleansing, foaming agents for lathering, and additives that help the product to melt, moisturize or stay emulsified. Some also have preservatives. Since my customers are typically in search of “all natural,” anything synthetic or “chemical sounding” isn’t appealing. Here are a few ingredients that, if seen on an ingredient list (even though some are naturally derived) are an instant tip-off that the product was not made from scratch: Sodium Myristate, Sodium Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Triethanolamine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate.
The bar soap I make is called “Cold Process.” Each batch is made from scratch with vegetable oils, lye and liquid (water, tea, beer, milk, etc). The base recipe is 100% natural, and the ingredients are recognizable, requiring no explanation of what “naturally derived” means, or which chemicals are “good” and which are “bad.” It’s nice to be able to keep it simple! The soap is poured into a mold. 24 hours later, it is firm enough to cut into bars. The older the bars get, the more difficult they become to cut with any sort of precision. For this reason, they wouldn’t do very well as a “cut when you buy” product. The hardness helps the bars last in the wet environment of your shower.
Because of the difference in ingredients, my Cold Process soap has an entirely different feel compared to Melt and Pour. Cold Process soap is moisturizing, slippery in the hand, and has fluffy, luxurious lather. It cleanses skin gently and rinses away completely, leaving skin soft and smooth. Even the “all natural” Melt and Pour base I recently tried out has a thinner lather and leaves behind a “squeaky,” waxy, “sticky” feel. It’s fine for a quick hand wash, but I would never use it as my everyday, showering soap. A final quality difference: because Melt and Pour is DESIGNED to melt, it doesn’t hold up to the rigors of a wet shower as well as fully cured, cold process soap does.
While I might introduce some decorative, all natural Melt and Pour soaps from time to time, especially for people who like “eye candy,” the majority of my business energy is devoted to creating soaps that people will use again and again and again. I want my Cold Process soap to become their new everyday bar, and not just a bar they buy to keep out because it’s pretty!
I’ve met other soapers who have told me, “I’m more interested in making good soap, than pretty soap.” And I’ve met soapers who have told me, “I love making pretty soap- my customers say they hate to use it and ruin it!” I think I’ve found the happy medium; soaps that are pretty enough to be eye catching, but good enough to use and want more of.

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Games will always be popular among kiddies and adults at par. With the introduction of hi-tech tools and systems, many complex activities have come in to existence. These activities, widely referred to as on the web activities, are very different from the original activities which required a board or pitch and simple or numerous players.
These games are explained as a engineering or a process which connects people for sale in the computer network or on the Internet. These games are usually played with a single player. It takes a form of pc network such as the Internet or an equivalent technology. These games may differ from simple text based to complicated artwork and electronic worlds. Many such games are connected with on the web towns, which make on the web activities a form of cultural activity.
The rise of Flash and Java has led to an Internet uprising wherever sites provided their very own on-demand activity in kind of videos, audios and other. Today, there are split up web sites that offer activities online. The favorite on line games contain Earth of Warcraft, Lineage II and Ultimate Imagination XI. To perform these games one wants to pay some regular charge and contribute to their services. Nevertheless, activities like Guild Wars can be performed by paying no such monthly fee. Many of these websites that offer activities get on-site sponsors. Some activities like RuneScape, which will be produced by Artix Amusement and Mabinogi, let individuals to play for free.
Therefore what can you do then? You need something which you certainly can do within the ease of your home, without having to get or purchase any such thing, without seeking other people about to greatly help and, most of all, anything that may keep you involved with hours and hours of various and personalised entertainment. Well then, how about free on the web games?
More than 86 million people play some type of free on the league of legends accounts. Young people, old people, academic people, athletic persons, people with top quality jobs, people in school… In other words, a number of persons, with a number of lives, are becoming excited about free online games. But why? What is all the fuss about?
Since the full time that games have already been introduced on the web, its acceptance and world-wide approval has grown tremendously! People will always be searching for new kinds of entertainment and excitement within their day-to-day lives – and the entire world of on line gambling is constantly growing and changing to suit everyone’s desires, today and in the future.
The dot-com bubble rush which happened in 2001 led to decreasing success of on line gaming websites while they only depended upon promotion revenue, which faced intense adversity. Nevertheless, some web sites have now been in a position to endure throughout the fluctuating market by counterbalancing the promotion revenue loss. They used the substance as a cross-promotion instrument which moved the web guests to other sites owned by the company.
There are numerous modifications of pc activities which are played online. These include first-person shooter games and real-time strategy games. These multiplayer games are performed over a device or your regional network. The right samples of these net based activities include Age of Empires and Microsoft Ants. As the internet gameplay is getting bigger, many people are becoming interested in them and therefore, their acceptance can be increasing.
Some common online activities audience the open source systems like Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube. While games like Phantasy Star Online may be performed in individual machines, different games like PC, Macintosh, Dreamcast and GameCube players reveal one server. Games like Quake III, 4×4 Evolution and Need for Rate: Undercover may be performed using the same server.

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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Another pictorial postmark from New Zealand. This time it's Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. The postmark has an image of the Wellington cable car on it. The cable car has been in operation since 1902 and provides access to the Wellington suburb of Kelburn.
Bjørnøya or Bear Island is the southern most island in the Svalbard archipelago. It's about half way between the Norway mainland and Spitsbergen, the main island of the Svalbard island group. In 2002 the entire island was declared a nature reserve and the only people living on the island are the personnel who operate the weather station.
At one time the post office at the weather station was using a pictorial postmark with an image of an arctic loon on it.
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Whanganui is a city near the mouth of the Whanganui river on the south shore of New Zealand's North Island. New Zealand post has their "Collectibles and Solutions" center there, where they fulfill orders and carry out other philatelic services.
The postmark on this cover has an image of a steamship on it. At one time these were used on the Whanganui river for passenger and cargo transportation. The image on this postmark might be of the PS Waimarie: a restored paddle steamer that now offers tourist cruises on the Whanganui river.
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A couple of 2012 Olympic postmarks from Royal Mail. Both are available from the London SHC for a full year with the E20 postmark from 27 July 2012 to 26 July 2013 and the W2 postmark from 5 Jan 2012 to 4 Jan 2013.

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Camp Keewaydin celebrates a century of summers (with slideshow)
By JOHN FLOWERS
SALISBURY — It was unusually quiet at the Camp Keewaydin campus in Salisbury last week. A tympanic symphony of raindrops echoed from the roofs of camp buildings across Lake Dunmore on this Monday. It’s Mother Nature’s prelude to the pitter-patter of many feet and voices that will charge into the camp beginning on June 28 for what will be Keewaydin’s 100th summer season.
More than 300 boys from throughout the country, ages 8 to 16, will spend from two to eight weeks at Keewaydin. It’s a tradition that has renewed itself each year through two world wars and 19 U.S. presidents.
“It’s really a special place,” said Keewaydin Foundation Executive Director Peter Hare, whose family has been involved with the camp for 86 years. “It’s a unique community of people.”
Keewaydin’s roots date back to 1903, when Gregg “Commodore” Clarke established a camp on Lake Temagami in the Canadian province of Ontario. The venture emphasized canoeing trips and wilderness treks.
“The camp blossomed to the extent that by 1909, (Clarke) is thinking, ‘We have to start another camp in the States for younger kids,’” Hare said. “That’s when they purchased this property on Lake Dunmore and started Keewaydin.”
Keewaydin proved so successful that Clarke launched a girls’ camp on Lake Willoughby in the Northeast Kingdom called “Songadeewin” during the mid-1920s. And he launched others under the umbrella of “Keewaydin Camps Ltd.”
But the depression of the 1930s forced most of Clarke’s camps to go out of business. Those that remained — Keewaydin, Songadeewin and Temagami — fell under separate ownership.
Songadeewin went out of business at Lake Willoughby in 1975. It was re-established at its present Lake Dunmore location as part of the nonprofit Keewaydin Foundation in 1999.
A MAN NAMED ‘WABOOS’
It seems only appropriate that Peter Hare would be at the helm of Keewaydin at the dawn of its 100th season. Peter’s father, Alfred, got his first taste of Keewaydin as a camper in 1923. The experience struck a chord that has resonated in him to this day. The elder Hare, who is 94, will return for alumni activities later this summer.
Alfred Hare still bears the nickname “Waboos” — said to be a Native American word meaning “white rabbit” — assigned to him at camp. He met many lifelong friends during stints as a camper and counselor at Keewaydin. Two of those friends turned out to be Abbott Fenn and Harold “Slim” Curtiss, two Harvard University students who joined the camp as counselors during the late 1930s.
Abbott Fenn, now 88, recalled the lasting friendship that developed between the three men, who felt so strongly about Keewaydin that they acquired the camp in 1946.
The foundation for that purchase was built as bullets and shells were flying around Europe during World War II. Fenn, Hare and Curtiss were all serving in separate branches of the military. Fenn happened to be in Paris on an Air Force mission when he learned that Hare was in the vicinity on U.S. Army business. He decided to look him up at his hotel one evening. There was a wartime blackout, Fenn saw what he believed to be some U.S. Army personnel walk out of the building, and decided to give out a call that Hare would surely recognize.
“Is that you, Waboos?” he asked.
Sure enough, it was Hare. They reconnected and touched upon a lot of topics that evening — including the rumor that Keewaydin was for sale. “Speedy” Rush, then owner of the camp, had lost a son in the war, was in his 70s, and was ready to call it quits. Hare mentioned the prospect of the three friends making an offer for their beloved camp.
“I told (Hare) that if they needed any help, I had $2,000 or $3,000 I had saved during the war, and I would be glad to turn it over,” Fenn recalled.
Soon after the war ended in 1945, Curtiss, Fenn and Hare met up at Keewaydin and made an offer. Rush accepted, and the trio owned and directed Keewaydin until 1982, when they sold to a group of alumni as a nonprofit. Alfred Hare remained Keewaydin’s summer director until 2000, after which time his son Peter took over.
GROWING & MATURING
Keewaydin has grown a lot during the past 100 years.
“The first summer, one of the projects was to build a platform, over which they erected a large kitchen tent,” Peter Hare said. “They all lived in tents during that first summer, and then gradually, buildings were built.”
The centerpiece of Keewaydin’s 14-acre campus is its dining hall, erected in 1918.
“It is as much a museum as a dining hall,” Hare said with a smile, as he admired the weathered, wooden structure. The building bears the inscribed names of many “old-timers” — Keewaydin’s term for campers who attended for at least four summers. It is not unusual for campers to come back for around six consecutive years, Hare noted.
There are currently more than 50 tents on the campus and another 45 permanent structures, ranging from small bath houses to the dining hall, which can accommodate around 300 people. The camp owns around 450 acres on nearby Mt. Moosalamoo, which it uses for hiking.
“The way the campus looks has not changed dramatically in 75 years,” Hare said. “There obviously have been buildings that have been added on, and buildings that have been renovated or replaced, but we are very careful when we do that … that it is keeping with the same simple, rustic style.”
Hare said the Keewaydin Foundation’s board of directors is committed to keeping the two Dunmore camps, Keeywaydin and Songadeewin, sturdy and accessible to children of all backgrounds and incomes. Keewaydin is in the midst of a massive, $15 million fund-raising campaign. Half of that is to be placed in an endowment fund for camp scholarships; the other half is to be reserved for a capital fund. Thanks greatly to the generosity of the camps’ many alums, the foundation has already raised roughly $8.8 million toward its goal.
One of those generous alums is Michael Eisner, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Eisner penned a book about his experiences at Keewaydin. The Eisner family has annually sponsored eight campers — four each at Keewaydin and Songadeewin.
“(Eisner) actually finds campers for us,” Hare said. “He is terrific.”
It’s a devotion shared by the many alumni, who credit Keewaydin for some life-long, fond memories. Today, as in years past, students must come to camp largely “unplugged,” meaning they have to interact with other human beings and nature, rather than with cell phones and video games.
“They don’t miss it a bit,” Hare said of the high-tech electronics.
“A camp like this is really the Shangri-la for kids who come from places like Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., because their parents want them to ‘get out of Dodge’ and come someplace where they can breathe fresh air, get dirt under their fingernails, get a couple of mosquito bites, go out and paddle canoes, and get out of the rat race.”
It’s a recipe that has worked well. Half of Keewaydin’s counselors are former campers.
“When you come to a place like Keewaydin, it becomes a part of you,” Hare said. “The kids come back year after year.”
Campers and their parents have given some wonderful testimonials over the years.
“It brings tears to your eyes to hear the things that parents will say,” Hare said. “You’ll have a parent say, ‘My son just went through the trauma of seeing his father die of cancer this year, and Keewaydin is the one thing that is keeping him together.’”
Along with its summer camp, Keewaydin has also boasted an Environmental Education Center since the early 1970s, which in the spring and fall offers nature studies for fifth- and sixth-grade students from throughout Vermont.
Keewaydin’s summer season runs for June 28 through Aug. 22. Campers and staff will kick off the centennial celebration on July 1 with a “canoe flotilla parade” that will meander along the west shore of Dunmore and past Branbury State Park.
“The idea is to get every single Keewaydin/Songadeewin camper and every Keewaydin/Songadeewin canoe into the water, which will number around 200 canoes,” Hare said. “It’s going to be a logistical challenge to pull the whole thing off. We’re praying the weather cooperates.”
Once the young campers have dispersed for the season, Keewaydin will hold a special camp from Aug. 27 to 30 for alums who want to recapture some of their precious memories.
“We will turn the campus over to alumni; we are not going to take down any tents,” Hare said. “This place will just be jam-packed with alums. They will be here in all shapes and sizes, from age 20 up to probably 80, coming back. We will re-enact a lot of the old stuff they used to do.”
Activities will include a “P-rade” (a pronunciation and spelling that is yet another tradition among campers) during which former campers will process through the campus in order of the year in which they attended camp; some special campfires; and a show in the Keewaydin theater. More than 300 people have signed up for the alumni camp, due in from as far away as California. Among those present will be Alfred “Waboos” Hare.
Why has Keewaydin earned such loyalty?
“It’s a combination of the idyllic location, adhering to the core values of the camp, keeping it simple, not caving in to making it more of a specialty camp,” Hare said. “This becomes home.”
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The Tibetan monks carry out a ritual that in the West might seem absurd: they spend hours and hours, which become days and even weeks, folded on a work surface on which they deposit with extreme patience and care small grains of sand of different colors. Thus they form complex figures that give life to a beautiful mandala.
One of the main purposes of drawing these intricate symbolic patterns is to draw the community into meditation and raise awareness that there is something greater than the small world we live in. However, when the monks finish the mandala, they immediately destroy the precious work that took so long. They scatter the grains of sand in the water to return to the earth, where they come from. And they celebrate it! Because behind that ceremony there is a very powerful message.
The message behind the mandala ceremony is that nothing is permanent. Absolutely nothing. Everything flows. The mandala is a representation of the world and the transitory nature of material life that reminds monks that nothing is permanent except change, as the Greek philosopher Heraclitus warned 2.500 years ago.
“In the end, everything disappears from life. That's all, ”Aditya Ajmera said. Due to the ephemeral nature of what surrounds us, we must learn not to cling to things, even the most beautiful or touching ones. In fact, our tendency to cling to goods and / or people is a major cause of our suffering and frustration.
Assuming that everything is eternal or immutable means that, sooner or later, life will show us - in the worst possible way - that we are wrong. Because in reality, life is a continuous flow marked by new acquisitions and losses.
The act of destroying the mandala not only encourages monks to free themselves from attachment to objects, but also - and most importantly - from attachment to their achievements. When we are too attached to what we have done or achieved, our spiritual growth begins to atrophy as we identify more and more with the past, with an old "me" that prevents us from taking advantage of what the future holds.
If our hands are too full of the past, we cannot embrace the future. That is why we must learn to enjoy the path, letting go of what we have done or achieved to embrace new projects that allow us to continue learning and growing, so that our "I" can continue to evolve.
We need to practice radical acceptance more, to understand that everything in life comes and goes. What looks perfect today may turn out to be imperfect tomorrow. And viceversa. Not accepting it implies being perpetually at war with reality, as if we choose to live in an illusory world that reflects how we would like things to be, but not how they are.
It's about not getting stuck in a moment in life just because we thought it was perfect or because we felt safe and comfortable. We have to let go of the past to enjoy the journey again. We shouldn't wait for the perfect wave, but learn to surf what life has in store for us.

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Blogs are swell, but sometimes you need a simple place to park your persona on the internet for branding purposes. In this case, you can just get a nameplate site, or as we prefer to think of them, a personal webpage (rather than a multipage site). Instead of linking internally to your store or other pages of note as you would with a more traditional web page, a personal site usually has links that go elsewhere—to your social networks, wish lists, playlists, or whatever else is linkable.
WordPress.org is the CMS version we’ve referred to throughout this article, and WordPress.com is the WordPress version of a website builder. WordPress.org is more complex to set up, but offers greater scope for customization. WordPress.com is simple to set up, but limited – we’d recommend it for blogs, but not much beyond that. We’ve written a whole article on the difference between the two, so definitely go check that out.
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Web design skills are highly valuable in the job market and maybe you’ve thought it’s something you want to pick up. Building a website from scratch will give you the tools to create and customize a site exactly as you see fit. There’s a higher learning curve but a greater reward, as knowing HTML will allow you to fine-tune your site design and carry those skills forward to expand and update the site with ease.
Payment service providers partner with acquiring banks and their payment processors to offer merchants the capability to accept payments. Payment Service Providers often offer services in addition to processing transactions. These services include Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI) compliance, fraud protection and the ability to process different currencies and translate different languages.
 What is a Third Party Payment Processor? How are they different?
SEPA is a collaborative process. The SEPA project was launched by the European banking and payment industry represented by the European Payments Council (EPC). The EPC has designed the SEPA schemes for credit transfers and direct debits, and is developing a scheme for payment cards. It is also currently working on a new framework for mobile payments. The principle of equal charges both for national and cross-border payments applies to all electronically processed payments in euros – including credit transfers, direct debits, withdrawals at cash dispensers (ATMs), payments by debit and credit cards, and money remittance.
Countries outside the euro area may also extend the application of this regulation to their national currency. The SEPA vision is one of a harmonized European-wide standard payments environment using mandatory and consistent ISO 20022 XML messaging. Eventually, it will bring significant savings to companies by driving down transaction costs and cross-border charging practices.
Identify the features you want on your site: If you’re a photographer, you’ll need a photo gallery to showcase your portfolio. If you’re a retailer, you’ll want a website with a storefront. If you want to build authority in your niche, you need a website with a blog section. Write down what you want your website to do, then research the most suitable website-building platform.
If your customer disputes a transaction with their bank, most payment processors charge you the bank fee and a fee of their own. We don’t pass on any of these fees to you. We also manage the time-consuming, stressful work of dealing with your customer’s bank for you. We’ve saved Square sellers $330 million since 2011 by managing and winning their disputes for them.
Yes. Wix offers a few different ways to create your own free website, so you can choose the creation process that works best for you. Need to get online fast? Answer a few simple questions and Wix ADI (Artificial Design Intelligence) will build a professional website for you in under 10 minutes. If you want 100% design freedom, start from scratch and drag and drop the website design features you need in the Wix Editor.
Most hosting plans include easy access to WordPress — installing the software with one click, or better yet, having it preinstalled for you. In most cases, you can simply log into your hosting control panel and find the option to install the WP platform. If your hosting service doesn’t have this capability, you can find the manual installation instructions here. These web hosts make installing WordPress especially easy:
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Time and time again I mention that I could get lost in British Columbia’s sky for hour upon hour. Our most recent trip to Semaphore Lakes was no different. I have written about Semaphore Lakes a couple of times before (click each link for each post).
It remains one of my favourite spots on the planet. I could go on and on and on about my feelings and thoughts on this magical place (and, don’t worry I will, there’s a full post coming) but for now I’ll leave you with a couple of photos and a video in an attempt to demonstrate it’s beauty.
My time lapse photography needs some serious practice so any feedback would be more than welcome. Let me know what you think!


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Community Mental Health Center, Inc. Therapist - Youth Services in Lawrenceburg, Indiana
THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $4,000.00 STAY BONUS FOR 1 YEAR OF SERVICE
Our Company: Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is a provider of comprehensive mental health services, offering inpatient, outpatient, home-based, school, and community-based programs to individuals and families in Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland counties in Southeastern Indiana. CMHC offers a full continuum of care to individuals and families of all ages. CMHC follows the recovery model which emphasizes and supports each individual's potential for recovery. Recovery is seen as a personal journey that utilizes supportive relationships, empowerment, social inclusion, and coping skills.
Position Responsibilities: The Youth Therapist will provide assessment, therapy, consultation, skills training, care coordination, and case management services, to youth ages 0-26 and their families enrolled in an Intensive Family Services Program. This service is offered in the most appropriate setting including school, home, community, and clinic.
Qualifications: Master’s degree that is license eligible in social work or related discipline is required with two years’ experience preferred. Must have relevant credentials to qualify for clinical privileges as either a supervisee or independent practitioner for general privileges and specialized privileges as required by the program to which the position is assigned.
Provides individual, family and group counseling as outlined in Individualized Integrated Care Plan.
Provides comprehensive assessments.
Maintains awareness of prescribed psychotropic medications (including dosage, whether prescribed by a CMHC psychiatrist or another physician) and consults regularly with a CMHC psychiatrist concerning the client’s therapeutic response to prescribed medications.
Participates in or establishes the Child and Family Team that utilize the family vision, and the team’s prioritized list of needs to create an Individualized Integrated Care Plan that defines the goals, specific outcomes, roles on the team, and time-frames for treatment.
Provides case management services as specified in the IICP for youth and families enrolled in an Intensive Family Services program.
Why You Should Apply?
Excellent Health Benefits
Profit Sharing Plan (401k)
Paid Holidays (8 days)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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La Bohème leads Covent Garden thank you to NHS
The Royal Opera House is to stage special shows to thank NHS staff.
On June 27 there is to be a performance of Puccini’s La Bohème (pictured) before an invited audience of nurses and healthcare support workers from nearby hospitals – Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Trust and University College Hospital London.
It is part of a Thank You NHS programme from Covent Garden which will include a Family Sunday in September for NHS workers and their families, and in December a production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker by the Royal Ballet.
Tickets for all three performances will be heavily discounted thanks to support from The Laidlaw Foundation and the Helen Hamlyn Trust. The programme will continue into 2022 with a production of the Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake in March.
“After the incredible challenges of the last 12 months the dedicated and tireless work of NHS staff has been monumental” said Jill Barker, Covent Garden’s director of learning and participation. “Their work has helped to save countless lives during this challenging year, and I am delighted that we have the chance to give hundreds of nurses, porters and healthcare support workers from our nearest hospitals, as well as their families, the opportunity to enjoy these wonderful ballet and opera experiences.
“I am also delighted that the wonderful sound of the Royal Opera Chorus, beamed across hospital radio networks up and down the country, will give more people the chance to experience opera in all its glory”.


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A youth, who flung a slipper at Bihar’s chief minister Nitish Kumar at the Janata durbar here on Monday, was arrested by the police.
The youth, also called Nitish Kumar, hailing from Arwal district, 60 kms south-west of Patna, was ‘angry’ that the chief minister had banned ‘havans’ (offerings with fire to gods) between 9 am and 6 pm.
The Bihar government banned such oblations and ceremonies due to hundreds of fire outbreaks in the state due to severe heat, which
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Aamir Khan is known for playing a range of characters on screen. The actor have so far successfully played the role of a teacher, student, scientist, cop, thei and so on.
Currently Mr. Perfectionist is learning the knack of wrestling for his next Dangal.
Now, Aamir is all set to explore the role of a music composer in his nex
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A class action lawsuit against Starbucks (SBUX) claims the coffee giant rips customers off with the amount of ice it gives out in its chilled drinks, according to multiple reports.
The suit claims the drinks are almost half ice, and thus misrepresent the actual amount of liquid in the beverages, according to report.
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If this turns into reality, it may come as a huge setback for MPs who are deciding their own salary hike!
According to a report PM Narendra Modi is reportedly against the lawmakers' decision seeking nod from PMO for a 100% pay hike in their salary.
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A few weeks ago I read Ransom by David Malouf. Ransom is a retelling of the part of the Trojan war during which Priam travels to the Greek camp to ransom Hector's body. And you know how I love a retelling.
Malouf's writing style is exactly how I would want mine to be if I ever wrote a novel. I don't know what that says to anyone else, but it's a thought that struck me as I was reading. He brings us into the minds of Achilles and Priam so we gain a new understanding and appreciation for why they act the way they do. I think that it would be a really great companion piece to The Iliad for when kids read it for the first time in school.
The characterization of both Achilles and Priam, as well as some of the other smaller characters, is incredibly developed. The Iliad gives a fair amount of information about Achilles and what he decides, but Malouf gets us inside his head and shows us the desolation and frustration he feels. Malouf also takes us beyond the wall and into Priam's mind and history to understand why an elderly king would shed his noble exterior and venture into enemy camps to plead for his slain son's body.
I'd certainly recommend this book. I really like Malouf's style and I'm looking forward to reading more of his books.


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The Red Hat OpenStack Platform IaaS cloud is implemented by a collection of interacting services that control its computing, storage, and networking resources. The cloud is managed using a web-based interface which allows administrators to control, provision, and automate OpenStack resources. Additionally, the OpenStack infrastructure is facilitated through an extensive API, which is also available to end users of the cloud.
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Judge increases disgraced securities lawyer’s sentence
SEC defendant Dalmy’s jail term grows to five years
A JUDGE in Connecticut has added two years to the prison term of Diane Dalmy, a Vancouver-linked securities lawyer who lied about her assets before she went to jail for a pump-and-dump scheme. The extra two years reflects the discovery of a chest of cash that she had stashed in a storage locker. She had failed to disclose the money, attempting to avoid having to pay it to the victims of her
crime, prosecutors said. Ms. Dalmy received the extra two years in an appearance on Friday, Dec. 7, before U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey Meyer in New Haven. The extra jail time means that she will now spend a total of five years in prison for her part in a $10-million pump-and-dump scheme. (All figures are in U.S. dollars.) She previously pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, admitting that she wrote fraudulent legal opinion letters that allowed others to receive tradable shares in at least two companies. The letters helped those behind the fraud to make millions, according to the government.
The judge had initially sentenced Ms. Dalmy to three years in jail and ordered her to pay $2-million in restitution. Not long into her prison term, prosecutors received a tip that she had a large amount of cash. The tipster told them that Ms. Dalmy had asked for help holding $60,000. The person refused to take the money, and subsequently learned that Ms. Dalmy planned to place it in a storage unit in Colorado. The government located that storage unit, and discovered a chest containing $47,000 in cash.
The judge has not issued his reasons for adding two years to Ms. Dalmy’s sentence, but he was undoubtedly dismayed that she had lied during her initial sentencing hearing. At that hearing, she had told the judge of her intention to “do whatever I can to make restitution.” She also expressed how “very, very sorry” she was and how she was “consumed by guilt every day over these circumstances from my waking moment until when I go to sleep, and the consequences on the investors.” Prosecutors, of course, pointed out just how untrue her words were. They said that if she was indeed so “consumed by guilt” she would not have set aside thousands of dollars for herself, when the money could have been used for restitution. The five-year term that the judge imposed on Friday is the sentence that prosecutors had initially sought.
For her part, Ms. Dalmy portrayed the money as a simple misunderstanding. She said that she had no intention of violating a court order. When the judge ordered her to pay $2-million, nobody expected her to come up with a lump-sum payment. The judge instead set monthly payments for Ms. Dalmy at $500. She claimed that she did not realize she was supposed to hand over all of her assets, and that she thought she was to make monthly payments.
The intended purpose for the money, if Ms. Dalmy is to be believed, was for medical treatment. She suffers from osteoarthritis in both knees and her left hip and requires knee and hip replacement surgery. The costs will exceed what Medicare will pay for the procedures. She said that she wanted to be able to ensure she could afford proper care. The events that landed Ms. Dalmy in jail stemmed from a scheme in which she wrote false opinion letters for a Florida man named William Lieberman (who has since pleaded guilty to related fraud charges and is serving seven years in jail). Those opinion letters allowed Mr. Lieberman and others to receive millions of free-trading shares. Ms. Dalmy prepared the letters while knowing that Mr. Lieberman and his associates should have been disclosed as insiders. Ms. Dalmy continued preparing the letters even after the OTC Markets banned her. She circumvented the ban by using the name of another lawyer, with that lawyer having no relevant legal background and suffering from a degenerative disease.
The stocks in the scheme included Mammoth Energy Group Inc., a purported lithium explorer. It reached a 20-cent high in 2013 before falling under a penny. Also in the scheme was Fox Petroleum Inc., which was looking for oil in Texas, Colombia, Peru and other places. It went to 63 cents in 2009, and also fell to under a penny.
The five-year jail term represents just one of Ms. Dalmy’s legal troubles. The
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission previously pursued her in a case that leads back to Vancouver. On Sept. 18, 2015, she received a $680,000 fine from the SEC for a shell factory scheme that involved former Vancouver lawyer John Briner. The SEC said that she wrote opinion letters in support of an effort by Mr. Briner at listing 20 purported mining companies. Mr. Briner had attempted to create the companies as shells by using sham property deals and nominee officers.
Mr. Briner is no longer in the securities industry. The Law Society of British Columbia has since disbarred him for misusing a client’s money. He now lives in Chilliwack and works in the hop farming business.


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In the second installment of our 2019 Financial Marketing Trends blog series, we want to explore what system integration via open architecture will look like for community banks and credit unions this year and beyond.
The financial industry is currently experiencing a transition from using all-in-one technology to focusing more on third-party partnerships. This means rather than relying on one system for everything, financial institutions are tapping multiple systems for varying functions.
As a result, they require robust system integration built on open APIs. This open architecture allows systems to speak to each other so information can easily flow throughout the bank.
What are the benefits of this approach to system integration in 2019?


The anticipated announcement comes one week after he ordered salons close in 30 counties on his coronavirus "watch list."
Gov. Gavin Newsom's watch list has expanded to 30 counties.
The list of counties that Gov. Gavin Newsom and state health officials are monitoring in partnership with local leaders grew by six, from 19 late last week to 23 to...
California is heading into the three-day Fourth of July weekend in precisely the position it has been fighting to avoid for more than three months.
The budget news came as the toll of reopening more of the state's economy is beginning to show troubling signs in the numbers of new infections and hospital totals.
The different approaches by California's governor and our nation's president come after a weekend full of unrest across the nation.
Curfews are called in San Jose and Walnut Creek -- but not Oakland -- as looters storm Macy's and a woman is shot in Walnut Creek and troublemakers in San...
The new guidelines come just three days after President Donald Trump demanded that religious institutions reopen.
Counties may have no greater than 5% increase in average hospitalizations weekly, among other criteria.
Jurisdictions with stricter regulations may still follow their own path, Newsom said.


Police are now calling the death of 27-year-old Demetrian Grant a homicide. Grant's body was found inside the trunk of an abandoned car last weekend. The car was parked in a grassy lane on Harmon Street. Police say the autopsy report shows Grant was shot to death.
No arrests have been made. If you have any information about who killed Demetrian Grant, call CrimeStoppers at 234-2020.
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Moisture from Sub-Tropical Storm Alberto will surge into the southeastern United States over the next 24-hours; widespread wet weather is likely Sunday into Monday.More >>
Quilts of Valor awarded two Savannah Army veterans with quilts on Saturday as a way to thank them for their military service. Founded in 2003, the organization awards quilts to active service members and veterans to promote healing and comfort. Since their founding, they've awarded around 187-thousand quilts. "...to be able to look at somebody I know who has been through sleepless nights, not able to brush their teeth, not able to shampoo their hair. The smells they ...More >>
The event comes just one day after Savannah Police Officer Anthony Christie lost his life in the line of duty as other families took the chance to remember their fallen heroes.More >>


Attention, Church Choir: It appears Eric Church just dropped a new album. According to Taste of Country, the country superstar (who had one of last year’s best albums) has begun mailing members of his fan club copies of a surprise album called Mr. Misunderstood. Fans have been tweeting photos of the ten-track album, which comes just a year after 2014’s massive-selling The Outsiders. Church is up for his first Entertainer of the Year award at tonight’s Country Music Awards, where he’s expected to cover Waylon Jennings with Hank Williams Jr. Though there’s been no confirmation from Church or his label, the album is rumored to see an official release following the show. Below are a few rips from the album; stream ‘em while you still can!


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Barney on Life: A big shout out to VBS volunteers
This past week the church I attend held vacation Bible school. This is just one of many area churches that hold these summer events. Vacation Bible schools would be nearly impossible without the many folks who volunteer their time.
Regardless your personal beliefs about religion, vacation Bible school is one of many ways volunteers give back to local kids. Generally at vacation Bible school, children have a lot of fun. They participate in some wild and wacky races, sing songs and have fun projects, among many other activities. Most importantly, they are supported by many loving and caring adults.
Although I did not stay for the activities, I happened to be at the opening night registration. Volunteers were busy registering children, fixing snacks and firing up the sound systems. Volunteers ranged in age from high school students to senior citizens. All appeared busy at their assignments. Similar events happen at dozens of churches.
At least one parent heard the pastor: “Drop your kids off for a couple of hours and have yourself some free time!” He expressed from the pulpit. Her children were attending their third vacation Bible school. Can someone say, “free babysitting!”
Time is a precious commodity.
Volunteers, unpaid and often unappreciated, do a lot of work. They are, however, motivated to make a positive contribution in the lives of others. Some folks do not understand.
No, not everyone at vacation Bible school works directly with children. That is a good thing. There are many jobs that need to be coordinated for a successful event. As a volunteer, you may be asked to bring desserts, perhaps you are in charge of supplies, maybe you run the video projection. Regardless your responsibility, it takes a variety of folks with different skills to make a successful vacation Bible school week.
I tip my hat to the many volunteers in our community. They are not working for fame or fortune. They volunteer to make a difference in the life of a child. Way to go!
Where are you volunteering this week?
James Barney is a former school superintendent. He resides in Marion and is owner of the Haven on Vine B&B.

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Is Pad Thai or Lo Mein healthier? Pad Thai has 357 calories per cup whereas Lo Mein has 310 calories for the same serving. These calorie comparisons are based on the traditional ingredients in these noodle dishes. The calorie count may vary depending on the vegetables used as well as the protein that is added.
What is the difference between pad thai and lo mein?
pad thai is made w/ rice noodles and has peanuts in it, in addition to veggies (it can have shrimp, chicken or. In contrast, american lo mein noodles are usually stir-fried with a sauce made from soy sauce and other seasonings..
Is Pad Thai chicken healthy?
Although the ingredients in pad Thai are generally pretty healthy, the calories can still add up fast. Just one cup of a typical pad Thai has about 400 calories and 17 grams of fat, as well as loads of sodium. To balance it out, I always order mine with an extra serving of steamed vegetables to mix in.”
Is lo mein healthy for you?
The noodles are refined carbohydrates that do nothing for your health, but do a lot for your waistline. Lo mein often comes in an oil-drenched sauce, increasing its sodium, fat, and calorie count. If you’re really craving it, try these healthier lo mein recipes that you can make at home.
Is Lomein healthier than rice?
Short answer: lo mein. Yes, both dishes usually come slathered in sauce, but the rice offers the unfortunate double-whammy of being fried in oil first. … Lo mein, meanwhile, is typically made with egg noodles, which are a better option than traditional white pasta thanks to an extra protein boost from the yolk.
What is the healthiest thing to order at a Thai restaurant?
Top 5 of the Healthiest Thai Food Orders
- Som Tum. Papaya salad makes for a great appetizer to a heavier meal. …
- Tom Yum Soup. This delicious soup is a staple of Thai cuisine. …
- Green Curry. Now, Thai curry is made with a combination of coconut milk, spices, herbs, and fish sauce, which makes it pretty dense. …
- Phad Thai. …
Is Thai food healthier than Chinese food?
Thai food is often healthier than Chinese food. Thai food puts a focus on balance and variety. They are often light and the aromas are just as important as the taste of the food. Thai food uses less heavy sauces and oils than Chinese food uses that are healthier for you, if any oil at all.
Why is pad Thai so bad for you?
It’s rather an inconvenience, therefore, to know that Pad Thai is one of the unhealthiest things to eat in a Thai restaurant. … The 40 gms of fat in Pad Thai is half of what an average person should consume in 24 hours, and the 2,500 mg of sodium is 175 per cent more than the daily allowance.
What is the lowest calorie Thai food?
Try Low-Calorie Thai Food
- Steamed Rice with Chicken Curry – Thai Food. Steamed Rice is low-cal food and chicken is high in protein. …
- Som Tam. The worldwide favourite, Som Tam, is basically freshly sliced papayas mixed with fish sauce, Thai chilies, and a number of other spices. …
- Tom Yum Soup. …
- Larb Gai. …
- Fresh Spring Roll.
Why is Thai food so bad?
Traditional Thai cuisine is quite healthy and largely based on vegetables, lean proteins, and fresh herbs and spices. Certain Thai dishes are high in refined carbs and may contain deep-fried foods, added sugar, or high amounts of salt.
What is the most unhealthy Chinese food?
Worst: General Tso’s Chicken
The breaded, fried chicken is smothered in a sugary sauce. One order clocks in at around 1,500 calories and 88 grams of fat, and it delivers more sodium than you should get in a day. Other fried dishes to watch out for: sesame, orange, and sweet and sour chicken.
What you should never order from a Chinese restaurant?
Things you should never order from a Chinese restaurant
- Fried rice. Shutterstock. …
- Sweet-and-sour chicken. Shutterstock. …
- Crab rangoon. Shutterstock. …
- Egg rolls. Shutterstock. …
- Orange beef. Shutterstock. …
- Lemon chicken. Shutterstock. …
- Shrimp toast. Shutterstock. …
- Anything with crab. Shutterstock.
Why you should never order lo mein?
Lo mein is not worth the cost
Lo mein is actually a cost-effective way for restaurants to skimp on serving anything that’s actually going to cost them money while getting rid of any veggies they may have overstocked.
Why Chinese food is bad?
While Chinese restaurant food is bad for your waistline and blood pressure— sodium contributes to hypertension— it does offer vegetable-rich dishes and the kind of fat that’s not bad for the heart. … A plate of stir-fried greens has 900 calories and 2,200 milligrams of sodium.
How bad is fried rice for you?
Normally egg fried rice is packed with unhealthy calories from tons of cooking oil. However, this healthy version is much better for you and the egg adds protein, vitamins, and nutrients. Eggs can be a great part of a healthy diet and are a good source of protein as well as tons of nutrients.
Are noodles healthier than rice?
Basically they are both sources of carbohydrates. As a comparison, 100 grams of white rice contains 175 calories. The same amount of calories can be found in 50 grams of noodles (dry, uncooked). So for the same amount (eg: 100 grams) noodles will contribute higher calories.

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Do a lot of people fail med school?
Those entering medical schools who are committed to completing the program are 81.6 percent to 84.3 percent. So, what is the dropout rate for medical school? In a standard, single four-year program, that would put the medical school dropout rate at between 15.7 percent and 18.4 percent, confirms the AAMC.
What percentage of medical students drop out?
The total national attrition rate remained relatively stable at an average of 3.3% over those 20 years.
Why is it not worth becoming a doctor?
Most doctors work more than 40 hours a week. Their work is stressful because they deal with sick and often frustrated people. They carry a great burden on their shoulders because people lives’ are in their hands. Numerous doctors feel overworked and stressed because of these pressures.
Can the average person go to medical school?
Yes, an average student can get into medical school. Having the best grades won’t make a student be a better doctor, but a better student. Medicine requires passion, responsibility, perseverance, critical thinking, desire to improve, and interest in research.
What jobs can you get if you drop out of med school?
If you’re not interested in a hands-on health care role, then searching for non-clinical occupations may be an ideal career solution. For example, you can pursue a profession as a naturopathic doctor, chiropractor, massage therapist, hypnotherapist, and so on.
Can you flunk medical school?
Yes. If you break the code of conduct of your school, or fail to act accordingly, failing is a possibility. Academically however, due to the costs involved in training each student, med schools will do everything they can to keep low-scoring students from leaving the program.
Are you guaranteed a job after medical school?
Hate to break it to you, but there is no guarantee of employment after medical school.
Is it financially smart to become a doctor?
Is medical school worth it? The short answer to this question is yes. Medical school is worth it. Financially, going to medical school and becoming a doctor can be profitable, especially if you’re able to save and invest a considerable amount of your income before retirement.
Is it fun being a doctor?
No! Being a Doctor is not funny! The days are long gone when Doctors were highly respected by the society, nowadays, they are the most vulnerable lot , a soft target to be harassed. The studying period ( it takes about a decade of your life) is long and very tedious process.
What should I do instead of med school?
Here are five alternatives to medical school you can consider.
- Physician Assistant. If you want to take on many of the same tasks as a doctor, but wonder if medical school is worth it, consider becoming a physician assistant.
- Health Services Administrator.
- Nurse Midwife.
- Radiation Therapist.
- Surgical Technologist.
What do you do if you hate med school?
What To Do If You Hate Medical School
- Find a good group of friends and work hard on developing a social life outside of study.
- Come back to your why; remind yourself on your reasons for choosing medicine in the first place.
Do most people pass medical school?
An overwhelming majority of those who start medical school end up graduating, but not all do. Those who choose to do a longer program have higher rates of graduation. Around 82% to 84% of all four-year students will graduate. But almost 96% of six-year medical students graduate.
How old is the youngest surgeon?
The Logical Indian. Akrit Jaswal performed surgery on 19th November 2000 at the age of 7 and became the youngest surgeon in the world. He was born in Nurrpur, Himachal Pradesh.
Is 27 too old for medical school?
Full Member. Go for it, 27 is not old at all. Your 514 MCAT cutoff is way too harsh, especially if you only got a 29 before. If you get a 510, definitely still apply.
Is medical school worth the financial cost?
The decision to attend medical school, assuming you have the grades, scores, and experiences to gain entry, is not one to be taken lightly. The costs in terms of time, youth, and opportunity cost are enormous.
How much money does medical school cost?
The median cost of medical school in 2019-2020 was $250,222 at public institutions and $330,180 at private college. Current average medical school debt hovers around $207,000 according the AAMC. Below are the 10 most expensive private allopathic medical schools in the U.S. based on medical school cost, tuition, and fees.
Which medical school is better?
Medical experts concerned about the new guidelines if their children are feeling better and ready to go back to school. “[A] glaring change is that the guidance for returning is that your symptoms are improving. That is different for everyone
Is cosmotology school worth it?
Absolutely. But it’s worth it. So many people think cosmetology students are brainless and that it takes nothing in order to graduate..they have no idea. Not only can it be stressful if you don’t understand something right away, but it’s very mentally demanding as well. You’ll have tons of bookwork and such during your time there.

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’19 Kids and Counting’ Stars Name Unborn Child, Plan Memorial Service
TV reality stars Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar plan to hold a memorial service for the child that would have been their 20th had Michelle not miscarried last week during her second trimester of pregnancy, the couple announced.
The Duggars, stars of the TLC hit reality show "19 Kids and Counting," also revealed they'd planned to name their baby daughter Jubilee Shalom Duggar, in keeping with the family tradition of beginning all the children's names with the letter "J."
According to a report in People magazine, the family plans to hold a memorial service for Jubilee this Wednesday for friends and family members. The family, the magazine reports, already held its own, private service in its home Sunday night.
"We would like to thank everyone for their prayers, emails and outpouring of love," Jim Bob wrote in a letter given to People. "As our whole family is grieving, we also know that God promises to work all things for good in our lives. Our prayer is that Jubilee's passing will help us all realize that this life is short, and our relationship with Jesus is the most important thing."
The couple announced last week they had learned of the miscarriage during a routine doctor's appointment.
"I feel like my heart broke, telling my children," Michelle Duggar, 45, told People at the time. "They have all been so excited about this baby and looking forward to April coming around and having a new little one in our arms. That was the most difficult."
Michelle Duggar was cared for by family members at home after the diagnosis, but was taken to a nearby hospital on Sunday after she reported feeling lightheaded.
A family spokesperson told People that she is expected to return to the family's Tontitown, Ark., home today.
That Michelle Duggar had even become pregnant for the 20th time grabbed headlines when the family announced the news in November.
She had suffered a previous miscarriage in her second pregnancy. The couple's last, and 19 th, child, Josie, now 2 years old, was born 15 weeks early by Caesarian section because Michelle had preeclampsia, the No. 1 cause of maternal death around the world.


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(3 Packs) Two candy bars made with vegan white chocolate, gluten free vegan Oreos crumbles infused with 3g green vein kratom.
Ingredients: Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Cane Sugar, Green Vein Kratom. GF Oreos: Sugar, White Rice Flour, Tapioca Starch, Palm Oil, Canola Oil, Whole Oat Flour, Cornstarch, Cocoa, Invert Sugar, Soy Lecithin, Baking Soda, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Chocolate, Artificial Flavor. Contains Soy. Serving Size (1) Bar - Cal 154, Kratom 1.5g, Sugar 11g, Carb 16g, Fat 7g, Protein 3g
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