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As part of its philosophy of inspiring new ideas and bringing together diverse communities, Habib University on September 28th 2019, held a TEDxHabibUniversity event where prominent speakers addressed important social issues that were being faced by people in South Asia.
The day-long gathering at the HU campus served as a platform where notable academics, industry experts, innovators, artists, and inspired thinkers from diverse backgrounds shared their work experiences in order to cultivate and engage a community of curious minds with innovative ideas.
This was Habib University’s second TEDx event – with the first being held in 2017. The theme of the conference, ‘What If?’, delved into the discourse that follows South Asia in media, arts, culture and science. It revolved around the idea of reimagining the world and exploring some of the possibilities that lay beyond ordinary human experiences and limitations.
The purpose of this theme was to instill a sense of wonder among people from different communities, which could in turn act as a driving force that would help inspire them towards their overall development.
A number of prominent speakers at the TEDx event gave inspirational speeches and shared personal examples with those in attendance, calling on them to step outside their comfort zones and achieve their full potential as individuals with their own unique talents.
Among the speakers were Mr. Mushtaq Chhapra, a noted entrepreneur and philanthropist, who has played a prominent role in co-founding three of Pakistan’s most successful welfare initiatives; The Kidney Center, Patients’ Aid Foundation, and The Citizen’s Foundation.
Mr. Chhapra addressed the topic of ‘What if health and education could be accessible to all?’ and drew upon his more than three decades of experience in tackling problems related to the massive underfunding of the healthcare and education sectors in Pakistan, which has had a diminishing impact on the quality life for a majority of the country’s population.
One of the most inspiring speakers at the event were Nighat Tahir, an entrepreneur and owner of ‘Ashna Beauty Parlor’ who explained to the audience the many challenges and hurdles she had to overcome as a person with speech and hearing impairments. She told attendees that facing difficulties made her a stronger person and drove her to work hard, be a successful businessperson, and serve as a role model for others.
Razia Bano, the first National Women Boxing Champion of Pakistan, also spoke at the event and described the many setbacks she had in life. She explained how she almost gave up on her passion for boxing, but through the steadfast support of teachers, mentors and family she reached her goal of being a champion. Razia said if she had given up on her dreams, she would not have been able to stand at the TEDx podium and give her own personal example on how to challenge gender stereotypes and make others realize the extraordinary capabilities that women have.
Perhaps the most unique personal story of the evening was that of Bindiya Rana, a transgender activist and primary representative of Pakistan’s Khwaja Sira community. Bindya, who is also the founder and president of the Gender Interactive alliance (GIA), relayed her remarkable resilience in advocating for the rights of the country’s transgender community. Despite the many hardships and discrimination she has faced, Bindya said that she was determined to open closed minds and would continue to struggle for the rights of all people because her faith in serving other human beings calls her to do so.
Another prominent speaker was Dr. Muhammad Moiz, a women’s rights activist, policy maker, and comedian. A few years ago, he came out with a Snapchat character, ‘Shumaila Bhatti’, who explores the challenges women face while living in Pakistan’s hierarchical male-dominated society. Dr. Moiz spoke on the topic of patriarchy in society and how to confront social issues through the prism of progress and change.
Usman Riaz, a TEDx Senior Fellow and a prominent artist and composer, also spoke at the event, where he shared his experiences as the founder of ‘Mano’ – Pakistan’s first ever hand-drawn animation studio. Usman spoke on the question of ‘What If Mano never existed’ and how different would things have been if he did not help found an animation studio that provides local artists with a platform to excel in. He encouraged aspiring artists to be focused and understand that they have a place in Pakistan where they can follow their dreams.
The event embodied the liberal arts principles of Habib University, as speakers at the event aimed to not only question the everyday actions of ordinary people, but also highlight those of successful communities, while bringing attention to some of the issues that developing societies face.
The openness of a theme like What If? helped Habib University provide a platform for an event that incorporated worthwhile ideas from all spheres of life. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, TEDxHabibUniversity was a dynamic stage for the exchange of ideas and offered examples of overcoming personal struggles that will inspire others to emulate.


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Love Aaj Kal (2009) Movie Review-Rating-Box Office-Trailer: Saif Deepika
Love Aaj Kal is a 2009 Hindi Movie starring Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone. Check out CalcuttaTube Film review of Love Aaj Kal directed by Imtiaz Ali. Watch Trailer, songs and rate the movie Love Aaj Kal.
Love Aaj Kal: Definitely not to be missed
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Starring: Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, debutantes Giselle Monteiro and Florence Brudenell Bruce, Rishi Kapoor and Rahul Khanna (Sp.App)
Director: Imtiaz Ali
Studying in London, Jai (Saif) and Meera (Deepika) are in a relationship for two years but when career beckons, they mutually break off their relationship. Meera prepares to go to India to pursue her career in old historical places restorations whereas Jai waits in London with a hope of getting his dream job in San Fransico’s Golden Gate Co. The couple though broken off decides to keep in touch via net and phone calls and continue to remain friends. Restaurant owner Veer Singh (Rishi Kapoor) is a silent observer to their break up process since it happens in his restaurant. Unable to bear the far too casual approach related to affairs of heart of the couple, he tries to convince a reluctant Jai that he is making a mistake. Sensing that Jai is not taking him seriously, Veer then starts narrating him his own love story with Harleen Kaur (Giselle Monteiro) which took place far back in 1965 in Delhi. From then on begins the unfolding of these two love stories running parallel together which incidentally end up with a similar culmination after many twists and turns which also are similar despite the different period zones.
[ReviewAZON asin=”B002EB43X8″ display=”inlinepost”]After making the much loved Jab We Met, Imtiaz Ali succeeds in giving us an extremely different love story that we have never witnessed before on Indian screen. He scores high on his writing and his treatment of the film. In the initial 10 minutes he successfully establishes Saif and Deepika’s relationship and their character quirks. He surprises you then by putting a melancholic song (Ye Dooriyan) as opening credits role showing montages of various important twists of the plot that lie ahead. In fact his screenplay is indeed full of surprises ahead, especially in the second half. As you begin to anticipate a particular thing happening ahead in the plot, almost 9 times out of 10 he proves you wrong. Making the film extremely relatable to everyone who has ever been in love and broken off with his/her partner, Imtiaz takes it notches higher by his dialogues that sound simple but convey a lot. Plenty of scenes stay with you as you come out. Imtiaz has repeated his technical team trio of JWM – Aarti Bajaj (Editing), Teddy Maurya (Art Direction) and Cinematographer (N. Nataraj Subramaniam) and each of them have excelled in their respective departments. Music of the film by Pritam is already ruling the charts and thankfully none of the songs act as speed breakers. The picturisation of Main Kya Hoon in San Francisco showing various changes in Saif is simply fantastic.
Watch the Trailer of Love Aaj Kal Online
Without any doubt, these are career best performances of both Saif and Deepika and it should not be a surprise if they both end up winning most of awards for this year. Saif has always been at ease playing the cool no strings attached dude but in here he also succeeds in playing the brooding romantic Sardar Veer Singh very well and is extremely impressive in the post interval emotional sequences. Deepika wins hearts not just by looking extremely attractive throughout but also with the effortless ease she portrays her complex character. Rishi Kapoor is extremely loveable as the mature Veer Singh and lends tremendous dignity to his character. Debutante Giselle Monteiro manages to speak volumes just through her expressions. Rahul Khanna in a special appearance is good and suits the character perfectly well. Raj Zutshi playing Harleen’s father reminds of Pawan Malhotra’s character of Kareena’s uncle in Jab We Met. Florence Brudenell Bruce playing Saif’s Swiss girlfriend doesn’t have much to do but manages to do a good job.
Love Aaj Kal is a film definitely not to be missed. It offers us something fresh and and is a unique experiment in story telling and direction that works big time. It is one film that Saif, Deepika and Imtiaz shall always be proud of whenever they look back at their career.
Trade analysis-Love Aaj Kal
The highly talked about Imtiaz Ali’s Love Aaj Kal has surpassed the expectations of one and all with a terrific beginning across all multiplexes. The film has generated 70 percent to 80 percent business alone from the multiplexes on the first day. Love Aaj Kal boasts of 20-28 shows every day at all renowned multiplexes despite sad opening at single screens.
Tremendous marketing, exceptionally brilliant reviews, a positive word of mouth have worked wonders for the newly turned producer Saif Ali Khan. And the holiday on Raksha Bandhan on Wednesday August 5 comes as a double blessing.
An expenditure of 42 crores with P and A cost on his debut venture is expected to be recuperating the cost of the film. Although Love Aaj Kal banks upon the cost generated in domestic market, but overseas too is not expected to display a dismal show. Pakistan and UAE has already spun the fortune wheel for good. 6,50,000 Dirhams on its first day says it all. As far as US and UK is concerned, everyone is dying to know the response and figures. Overall, the magic of Love Aaj Kal will not fade unless it is overshadowed by something more miraculous in the coming weeks, which is unlikely as Kaminey seemingly the only contender for LAK would be releasing after two weeks.
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Furnishing a Master Bedroom Shower Ideas could be a challenge as the space needs to be used wisely. Placing sleep with an angle, mirrors on wardrobes and cupboards and built in wardrobes, are a few small bedroom ideas you are able to implement. These are excellent space savers as well as the mirrored panels create the illusion of excess space. Beds with space for storage are also great for smaller bedrooms, letting you keep all pieces away from sight.
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Sleigh bed king are more traditional than most people think. They date back to Louis Philippe’s reign in France from 1830 to 1848. While cane beds are especially old-fashioned and naturally give a bedroom a luxurious, antique feel, contemporary style canopies make an appearance on the market, made of materials like chrome and steel. A simple canopy hanging over the sled bed will give your bedroom a remarkable sense of balance. For example, a large piece of fabric hangs from your ceiling so that only the four corners of the fabric hang and the rest of the fabric hangs in a small smile shape. This form directly invokes the natural curves of the sleigh bed king, and imitating these curves from the ceiling gives a more harmonious effect to the whole room. Use contrast when choosing this canopy: if your cane bed consists of dark wood, choose a light fabric such as white chiffon. If your bed is made of lightweight material.
Stencils and pictures, an easy way to decorate your sleigh bed king and take advantage of its unique design is to stencil pictures or patterns on the front of its mouth board. Stencil something simple as an understated flower pattern, go or all out and paint a small mural there. Painting a picture on the front of your cane bed is easier than you might imagine. Simply print the desired image on openness and borrow or rent a projector. Project your picture on the front of your cane bed, track and then paint it.
Give the latest sledge the bed a vintage look by painting it with sharpened paint for a shabby chic look. The distinctive shape of the sleigh bed king and cracked paint will work together to give your entire room an artist quarter but a rustic look. Achieve this crazy look with a few methods: apply an undercoat and then another layer maybe a similar or contradictory paint and then a final transparent knit finish that will knit the paint beneath it. Alternatively, buy paint that is cracking as it dries. This look is suitable for cane beds in rooms that already have more vintage accents.


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The Residences At 566 #302566 Columbus AveBoston, MA 02118
Due to the health concerns created by Coronavirus we are offering personal 1-1 online video walkthough tours where possible.
Introducing The Residences At 566, a collection of 66 new construction homes offering the finest finishes and design features, representing the height of turn-key sophistication that embraces active living and health. This courtyard home offers approx 979SF of exquisite proportions and flow with 1 bed, 1 bath, glass enclosed study, Juliet balcony, custom two-tone kitchens with top of the line integrated appliances, and spa-inspired bathrooms. The Residences at 566 prioritize a contemporary desire for active living, health, and technology and will enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, highlighted by an outdoor gym area and rooftop yoga deck. Revel in skyline views from the rooftop lounge featuring a sun deck, outdoor kitchen, dining areas, and gas fireplace. Additional amenities include a concierge, pet spa, herb garden, bike storage, touchless elevators, oxidation air filtration systems, separate HVAC units, and garage parking with EV charging stations.
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K-Line accomplished this by combining high-quality components with the best tonewoods and electronics. The Springfield retains the original double cutaway guitar's single coil pickups and hardware design. The double-cutaway design is the gold standard for most electric guitars at the crossroads of blues, rock, and country. The double cutaway, once thought to be futuristic in design, is now instantly identifiable as a timeless beauty.
Never one to settle for “the way it’s always been done,” K-Line master builder Chris Kroenlein sought to improve this double cutaway classic, The Springfield, by improving the neck pocket angle to allow for better intonation and tone. The end result is a better break angle and smoother operation of the tremolo system. With the addition of top notch electronics, The Springfield plays better than a vintage instrument, but still projects all the vintage vibe.
Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.
Condition: Excellent. Light wear typical of a gently used instrument. Light surface scratches, scuffs, etc. Please see pictures. Hardcase included.
The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.
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8 cups packed mixed greens, such as Swiss chard, dandelion greens and tender spinach
6 ounces fresh whole-milk mozzarella (in a ball)
1 medium clove garlic
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3 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup water
4 ounces thinly sliced coppa (see headnote)
4 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1. Rinse the greens well, then shake off as much water as possible. Cut the leaves (only) into 1-inch pieces. Cut the mozzarella into very thin slices. Mince the garlic.
2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Have a 10-inch ovenproof gratin dish or casserole at hand.
3. Combine the oil, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 45 seconds to flavor the oil, adjusting the heat or stirring so the garlic does not brown.
4. Add the greens, in batches if needed, and the water; cook for about four minutes, stirring occasionally, so the greens wilt. Transfer them to the gratin dish or casserole, spreading them evenly to the edges.
5. Arrange the coppa atop the greens in a ring that hugs the edges of the dish or casserole, leaving an open space in the middle for the eggs. Lay the mozzarella slices on top of the coppa. Carefully crack open the eggs at the center of the pan. (Some of the eggs may overlap the coppa and cheese; that’s OK.) Season the eggs with the salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the whites of the eggs are opaque and just set; the yolks should be runny.
6. Serve right away.
Nutritional information per serving: 400 calories, 25 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates, 31 g fat, 11 g saturated fat, 275 mg cholesterol, 930 mg sodium, 2 g dietary fiber, 2 g sugar
Adapted by The Washington Post from “The Union Square Cafe Cookbook: 160 Favorite Recipes From New York’s Acclaimed Restaurant” (Ecco, 2013).

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Integrative Biology: Quantitative Biosciences from Nano to Macro
Nanopreparations such as liposomes, micelles, polymeric and inorganic nanoparticles, and small molecule/nucleic acid/protein conjugates have demonstrated various advantages over "naked" therapeutic molecules. These nanopreparations can be further engineered with functional moieties to improve their performance in terms of circulation longevity, targetability, enhanced intracellular penetration, carrier-mediated enhanced visualization, and stimuli-sensitivity.
Two decades ago, experimental social psychologists became interested in the emotion of passionate love, "the desire for union with another." Recently, sex researchers have begun to focus on sexual desire, "the desire for sexual union with another," or the loss thereof. In this paper we review what experimental social psychologists have learned about the nature of passionate love in the last two decades and contrast their view of passion with that of sex researchers, especially with regard to the role that anxiety plays in the intensification/diminution of passion.
People often alter their own preferences when facing conflicting opinions expressed by others. This is known as the social conformity effect and tends to be stronger in response to opinions expressed by in-group relative to out-group members. The hypothalamic neuropeptide oxytocin promotes in-group favoritism, elicits parochial altruism, and stimulates in-group conformity under explicit social pressure.
Calcium entry blockers are now widely employed in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and perioperative hypertension. In patients with coronary heart disease nifedipine therapy should be continued perioperatively to avoid coronary artery spasm. Animal experiments have demonstrated that calcium entry blockers potentiate the neuromuscular blockade induced by nondepolarizing blocking agents. In patients, an atracurium-induced neuromuscular depression is prolonged by intravenous nifedipine.
Aromatherapy is an anecdotal method for modifying sleep and mood. However, whether olfactory exposure to essential oils affects night-time objective sleep remains untested. Previous studies also demonstrate superior olfactory abilities in women. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of an olfactory stimulus on subsequent sleep and assessed gender differences in such effects.
Despite aromatherapy's popularity, efficacy data are scant, and potential mechanisms are controversial. This randomized controlled trial examined the psychological, autonomic, endocrine, and immune consequences of one purported relaxant odor (lavender), one stimulant odor (lemon), and a no-odor control (water), before and after a stressor (cold pressor); 56 healthy men and women were exposed to each of the odors during three separate visits.
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Ashwagandha (root of Withania somnifera) has been used for many purposes, it is mainly considered a tonic in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. This review focuses on the effects of compounds isolated from Ashwagandha on dementia models and on the spinal cord injury model. Our study demonstrated that the active constituents, withanolide A, withanoside IV, and withanoside VI, restored presynapses and postsynapses, in addition to both axons and dendrites in cortical neurons after Abeta(25-35)-induced injury.

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French cement company Lafargeâs proposed 1.1-million-tonne greenfield integrated cement plant in limestone-rich Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya has hit a roadblock, with locals opposing it on environmental grounds.
This is the companyâs second project that has hit a roadblock in Meghalaya. The first one is Lafargeâs limestone mining project in the East Khasi Hills to feed its cement plant at Chhatak, Sunamganj, Bangladesh. Hundreds of people of the Nongkhlieh, the village where the plant is proposed, yesterday foiled a move by officials of the district council to carry out a survey of the area and warned against issuing any no-objection certificate (NOC) to the company.
Holding black flags and placards, local villagers demonstrated at the site, contending that the proposed plant would lead to degradation of the environment and cause disharmony among the inhabitants of the area.
Lafarge recently obtained single-window clearance from the Meghalaya government and NOC from the Dorbar (traditional tribal village council) of Nongkhlieh village. The protesting crowd also shouted slogans against the Dorbar chief and demanded his resignation for granting the NOC to the company.
A senior official at Lafarge told Business Standard the project plan was at a preliminary stage and the company was conducting technical and feasibility studies to assess various parameters of the project. He said the concerns of locals were unfounded, as the company would bring world-class standards to minimise any impact on environment. "We are a large entity. All our works are open to public scrutiny. So, if we come to North-East, we will surely bring with us advanced technologies for scientific mining and sustainable development," the official said.

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The fight for the future of SandRidge Energy Inc. has turned to the company's 2,500 employees.
CEO Tom Ward sent a letter to SandRidge employees Tuesday after hedge fund TPG-Axon Capital placed a letter to workers in Tuesday's editions of The Oklahoman. The shareholder letter occupied a full-page advertisement in the main section of the paper.
TPG-Axon wants employees to know what will happen if it wins a proxy fight with the Oklahoma City-based oil and natural gas company.
Ward responded with his own assessment of the situation.
“While as you know, we clearly disagree with many of the things TPG-Axon has said in their fight to take control of the company, we do agree that SandRidge has a great future and will continue to be an important supporter of the local community,” Ward wrote.
Ward also said the outlook for SandRidge has never been better thanks to its position as the leading acreage holder in the Mississippian, an emerging oil and natural gas play in northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas.
Edmond investment adviser Greg Womack said Wednesday the TPG-Axon letter seemed to be an attempt to sway public opinion about its push for a leadership change at SandRidge by reaching out to company employees and the community.
He said it was a “crafty approach” by the New York-based hedge fund to smooth some of the edges of its assault on SandRidge's current management.
“They are trying to soften the blow, to some degree,” said Womack, president of Womack Investment Advisers Inc.
Expenses at issue
TPG-Axon has urged SandRidge to cut back its overhead as much as 75 percent by reducing employee compensation, selling the company's planes and some of its buildings and ending “extraneous expenses.” That 75 percent figure was not part of Tuesday's letter.
TPG-Axon, in Tuesday's letter, said more than one-third of SandRidge's overhead spending was compensation for a small number of executives and board members.
Womack said he expects TPG-Axon to reduce the number of employees at SandRidge if it gains control of the company.
“I can't imagine that there wouldn't be layoffs as well if they come in,” he said.
Womack also said a leadership change could result in the company being moved out of Oklahoma City, despite TPG-Axon's insistence that it expects SandRidge's headquarters to remain here.
Proxy fight origins
TPG-Axon initiated a consent solicitation late last year, asking SandRidge shareholders to vote in favor of a leadership change at the company.

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"The entire course was amazing, the weekly catch ups and being able to relate to others going through the same things was also fabulous. The time Renae took to go through each section, to answer our questions (whether on topic or not) and to tailor certain things to suit us or our children better was so great. This entire course and everything I learnt in it has been invaluable and these are skills I'll take with me through out life"
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One of my favourite things to do in my job involves running Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) training. You may not have heard of this parenting model – it’s not as heavily marketed as big names like Triple P and 123 Magic. However, CPRT has been well-researched and shown to be very effective at helping parents better manage their children’s behaviours.
I’ve seen children begin to feel and act better, and parents begin to grow in their ability to lead their families with calm and confidence. I’ve truly never had a parent tell me that they didn’t get something out of this group. Although a parenting group like this can be a big time commitment, it is very much worth the effort!
What is Child-Parent Relationship Therapy?
Child-Parent-Relationship Therapy (CPRT) aims to help reduce children’s problem behaviours by strengthening the relationship between a parent and a child. Parents attend a weekly 2-hour (parent-only) group, and then hold weekly 30-minute special playtimes with their children at home.
This program goes for 10 consecutive weeks.
Play is important to children because it is the most natural way they communicate: while adults talk about their experiences, thoughts, and feelings, children use toys to explore their experiences and express what they think and how they feel. This is not a typical playtime!
What kinds of things will I learn?
In Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), parents learn and use many of the same skills that play therapists use with their clients, including:
How to help children open up to you
How to recognize and respond to children’s emotional needs
How to set limits and reduce power struggles
How to increase self-esteem
How to foster creativity, self-responsibility, and self-control
How is the information taught?
CPRT groups use a combination of videos, group activities, collaborative discussion, as well as some lecture. The atmosphere is friendly and the training is interactive, making it a lively and enjoyable experience. You also get the chance to connect and receive support from other parents who are going through similar issues.
How will CPRT help my child?
Research has shown that motivated parents who have completed CPRT can be just as effective as play therapists at:
Reducing problem behaviors
Developing responsibility and self-control in children
Increasing children’s self-esteem
Enhancing the parent-child relationship
Can any parent join a Child-Parent Relationship Therapy group?
Some CPRT groups may be aimed to divorced parents or foster parents; however, the traditional group is aimed at all parents of children aged between 3 and 10.
How is CPRT different from any other parenting curriculum?
There are a lot of truly amazing parenting guides out there. However, here are some things that set CPRT apart from the others:
You are not expected to go home and change everything you do. You will learn one new skill each week, which you will get to practice in your 30-minute playtime with your child. CPRT is less overwhelming than other models can be, which helps you retain the information more easily.
CPRT will not make you a trained play therapist, BUT you will have a much greater understanding of what goes in a play therapy session between a trained therapist and your child. Other parenting models give great advice, but only CPRT involves showing parents how to have special playtimes.
Unlike other parenting guides, CPRT has been identified as an Evidence-Based Treatment by SAMHSA
Adapted from: Amanda Robinson, LPC, RPT

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Dancers at Anderson School of Dance in Cunliffe Drive joined an attempt to break the largest tap dance in multiple venues world record - which currently stands at 7,596 people - on Sunday.
In doing so, and through other events at the weekend, they raised £477.93 for Children in Need with £292.93 at fance dress lessons and a cake sale and £185 through the ‘tapathon’.
The attempt was filmed by ITV Anglia and dance school owner Miss Anderson said the children were a credit to the school.
She said: “The children all danced really well and coped very professionally with being filmed by ITV Anglia news.
“They were a credit to the school and made us so proud with the way they answered questions about doing it for charity as well as trying to break the world record.”
Photographer Alison Bagley was there to capture all of the action.


BEIJING, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- China and India are slated to boost economic cooperation and mutual trust through dialogue as bilateral trade surges, officials said Monday at the one-day first meeting of China-India Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) in Beijing.
China and India face similar problems as both countries undergo rapid industrialization and urbanization, said Zhang Ping, head of the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economic planner.
The SED, which is partly aimed at boosting mutual trust, will enhance cooperation between China and India in various fields and help the two countries find solutions to common problems, Zhang said.
This will help promote the long-term economic development of the two economies and will have a profound impact on people in China and India, Zhang said.
Closer cooperation will not only benefit the two countries, but also help improve the power and confidence of all developing countries, he said.
The healthy development of the Chinese and Indian economies will exert a positive influence on the growth and recovery of not only Asia, but also the rest of the world, Zhang added.
Montek Singh Ahluwalia, deputy chairman of the Planning Commission of India, said the strategic dialogue reflects enhanced economic engagement between the two countries.
"As we try to take our relationship to a new level, a further opening of markets and improvement of investment climate are challenges that we need to address together," Ahluwalia said.
He said the growing India-China relationship is an important element of changes that are taking place in the global order.
"As emerging economies, we are making our viewpoint increasingly felt on important global issues," Ahluwalia said.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh agreed to establish a regular bilateral strategic economic dialogue mechanism during Wen's visit to India last December.


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Beautiful and memorable pictures are now part of our lives. Whether it’s a vacation trip to a northern area or some kind of outdoor party, you always want to capture every moment and every beautiful place you visit. For this purpose, drones are used. Drones are a new best-friend of videographers. But it’s quite annoying to pack a large drone with yourself or to handle it. Mini drones or pocket drones are small and foldable enough to handle and pack. It’s not necessary that good shots can only be taken by large drones. Mini foldable drones are also worthy.
Mini foldable drones:
Here are some of the pocket drones that can be very useful for your vacations. These foldable drones in best price contains all of your favorite features.
Holy Stone Hs160 Shadow Drone:
This foldable drone has an ability to shrink down into a size equal to large smart-phone. This will make easy for you to fit that drone into your suitcase or even in your pocket. Remote control is not necessary for this kind of drone. You just need to connect your mobile to the drone’s Wi-Fi so that you can control its movement with the live footage of 720p. For more mesmerizing experience, you can use 3D mode. This can be done by attaching a VR headset with your phone and you will be able to see the drone’s bird-eye view perspective. By switching on the gravity sensor mode, you can control the movement of the drone just by moving the phone. This drone is one of the best foldable drones with low price.
DJI Mavic Air Drone:
This foldable drone is small in size and contains almost all the features. This drone not only shoot the videos but also take snaps of 32MP sphere panoramas. The remote control of this drone also has a folding ability.
Scharkspark Drone Guard:
This mini foldable drone contains guarded corners which protects the drone from unpredictable crashes. This drone has such a soothing landing. You can just land by touching a single button.
Zerotech Dobby pocket Drone:
This mini pocket drone even fits into the palm of your hand. It contains folding ability and folds down to 5.3 x 2.6 x 1.5 inches. Dobby drone takes 13MP pictures with various modes such as single shot mode, continuous shooting mode or time-delayed mode.

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Today’s Veterinary Business Staff
Mars Petcare plans to enroll more than 200,000 client-owned dogs in a three-year longitudinal study that aims to identify links between pet activity, behavior and health.
Dog owners who utilize Banfield Pet Hospital’s Optimum Wellness Plan will be asked to register their pets in the no-cost Pet Insight Project. Mars Petcare owns the 1,000-hospital Banfield chain.
Participating dogs will wear the data-collecting Whistle Fit, an activity monitor made by San Francisco-based Whistle Labs Inc. Banfield veterinarians will document any health changes discovered during the dogs’ wellness visits, and the information will be correlated with Whistle Fit data, Mars reported.
“This unique combination of insights will be analyzed by data scientists and veterinary professionals to map relevant patterns of pet behaviors and movement with illness, to aid in more precise detection of ailments and, eventually, early warnings,” the company stated.
The Pet Insight Project was announced April 5 at the Veterinary Innovation Summit in College Station, Texas.
“Innovative projects like Pet Insight Project are exactly what this industry needs to drive care forward,” said Tom Bohn, CEO of the North American Veterinary Community, which co-sponsored the Veterinary Innovation Summit.
“Technology and big data are powerful tools that could radically alter how we deliver veterinary care. This notion of transforming veterinary medicine is the driving force behind NAVC’s Veterinary Innovation Council and the Veterinary Innovation Summit, and resonates strongly with our summit attendees working hard to transform pet health.”
The NAVC publishes Today’s Veterinary Business.
More information about the study is available at www.petinsightproject.com.


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Conversations with Mahershala Ali
- Published on: 1/23/2017
- A 90-minute career retrospective with Mahershala Ali, SAG Award Nominee for Moonlight.
Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety.
The summer after his graduation, Mr. Ali made his professional debut performing for a season with the California Shakespeare Festival in Orinda, California, where he also served as an apprentice. Soon after, he was accepted into graduate school at New York University, where he received a Master’s degree in acting. While at NYU, he appeared in productions of Blues for an Alabama Sky, The School for Scandal, A Lie of the Mind, A Doll’s House, Monkey in the Middle, The Merchant of Venice, The New Place, and Secret Injury, Secret Revenge. In Washington, D.C. he starred at the Arena Stage in the lead role of The Great White Hope; and in Minneapolis, he starred at the Guthrie Theater and in A Long Walk and Jack and Jill.
Mr. Ali made his television debut with a recurring role as Dr. Trey Sanders on the drama series Crossing Jordan. He subsequently landed a starring role as Richard Tyler, a Korean War pilot, on the sci-fi drama The 4400, which ran for four seasons.
He starred in the title role, opposite Julia Ormond, in The Wronged Man, earning an NAACP Image Award nomination. Following recurring roles on Treme and Alphas he continued to impress audiences on House of Cards.
His many film credits include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Predators, Crossing Over, Supremacy, Go for Sisters, The Hunger Games, Free State of Jones and Kicks.
He is currently nominated for a SAG Award for his role in Moonlight and can also be seen in Hidden Figures.
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A group ensemble from the Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center will execute a traditional Taiko performance. Taiko (太鼓) are a broad range of Japanese percussion instruments. Taiko have a mythological origin in Japanese folklore, but historical records suggest that taiko were introduced to Japan through Korean and Chinese cultural influence as early as the 6th century CE. The Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center will perform traditional taiko.
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The Sargasso Sea, 'Sargasso' being the weed that gives that part of the North Atlantic its nameis almost still but at its centre has a mass of swirling currents, an image suggestive of Antoinette's character, and of the turmoil of her imprisonment and the method of her escape. With Rochester's rebirth Jane's quest for love is finally over, as she finally has her equal.
Antoinette's one time friend Tia, calls Antoinette a Imagery and symbolism in jane eyre essay Nigger' meaning that the emancipation has left the white slave owners in the same position as the blacks. Please do not pass this sample essay as your own, otherwise you will be accused of plagiarism.
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Women and Change in the Caribbean. This symbolises passion and the feelings of peace and contentment for the first time. Antoinette is aware from a young age of the element of imprisonment that hangs over the West Indies; The paths were overgrown and a smell of dead flowers mixed with the fresh living smell.
Jane indeed has a frightening experience and actually sees herself as a spirit in the Red Room mirror at Gateshead, where she subsequently has a fit. Rhys's story tells the story of Bertha, and relates Bertha and Rochester's meeting, and their doomed marriage. Also she does not know what it is like to be free as she is like an imprisoned bird that has always been kept in a cage.
Not merely does it mean to the reader it is a Gothic novel they are reading but the room serves as a symbol for a figure of significances as good. Rochester on the road, against the pallid moon-lit hills and vales, introduces the tortured yet romantic character of the male hero, against a backdrop which is particularly Gothic and contrasting to bringing forth his intense nature.
The apparent contrast would be Jane, whose imagery is always based off the color white, black or very cool imagery and descriptions.
The weather reflects the way she defines her life. She represents the part of Jane that was constantly hungry physically but striving for more intellectually.
He is prevented by 'a fresh wind from Europe', which entices him home. The novel which was written by Ernest Hemingway was published inand could possibly be one of the best novels that was been written about World War I.
This shows that Jane is filled with sorrows and shows that no matter what happens she will always be like a smashed up piece of glass that regardless of how hard you try to assemble it you will always be able to see the cracks in the glass correspondingly Jane is exactly like this despite how much anyone tries to console Jane you will always be able to see the sorrow inside he which is building up gradually, unknowingly, destroying her.
Ice In stark contrast to Jane and Mr. Wide Sargasso Sea derives from Jane Eyre, and the relationship between the two has provoked much critical discussion about the two authors' intentions. This introduction of locale is enforced by Jane's hearing of the strange and disturbingly curious laugh from the attic door.
The importance is placed in the contrast between St. Everybody decided to ignore her and Jane was made to feel secluded like every time.
Rochester wants a true English Rose 'this is what I wished to have' laying a hand on Jane's shoulder. When she dreams of a garden that is 'Eden-like' and laden with 'Honey-dew' Rochester proposes to her.
To Jane, Rochester represents the temptation of passion over reason. How fast would you like to get it? As Helen accepts everything in her strange religious acceptance she tries to deny everything physical, including her body and the pain caused by school abuse.
This enactment of the trying on of the veil, and gazing into the mirror, is later reenacted by Jane the morning of the wedding page However she believed in herself and rose above the problems. But, as I hope to have shown in this essayone feature the novels have in common is that both authors make use of the literary device of symbolism in their writing.
In what way does the Red Room reveal the depth of the personality of Jane Eyre? There is no ray of sunshine and she knows that there never will be.
The passionate nature at the heart of the novel is epitomised in Jane's metaphor for her love for Rochester, 'Fiery iron grasped my vitals'.
Critics such as Adrienne Rich and Eric Solomon argue that Jane Eyre has to choose between the "temptation" of following the rule of passion by marrying Rochester, or of living a life of complete renunciation of all passions by marrying St.
It is a prison of her independency and individuality formed by both the external hardships the society around her puts upon her and her negative feelings as reactions to those adversities. Jane Eyre is a bildungsroman, a novel of personal development, loosely based on Bronte's own experiences, and drawing upon her extensive knowledge of folklore, her vivid imagination and her influences, including the Romantics Rochester has been described as a 'Byronic hero' and Shakespeare.Symbolism, Imagery and Allegory.
The symbolism, allegory and imagery in Jane Eyre novel represent concepts and abstract ideas via characters, objects and colours. Bertha Mason as a character in the novel usually stagnates Jane’s happiness as well as promoting Jane to realize herself understanding.
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The red room in Jane Eyre can represent a lot of things but it is used more as a way of preparing the reader for themes of the book. The red room shows Jane Eyre as a Gothic Novel as it has many gothic descriptions such as the old furniture in the room, the ghosts and the fact Mr Reed died in that room.
Delving deep - language, symbolism and imagery A handy diagram with related tasks to deepen students' understanding of Atwood's narrative style.
The use of elemental imagery in Jane Eyre, revealed throughout the novel both literally and metaphorically, is one of Charlotte Bronte s key stylistic devices. The opposition of the two elements, fire and water, highlights the need for the characters to find equilibrium between the two.
Fire and Water Imagery in Jane Eyre In Jane Eyre, the use of water and fire imagery is very much related to the character and/or mood of the protagonists (i.e. Jane and Rochester, and to a certain extent St. John Rivers) -- and it also serves to show Jane in a sort of intermediate position between the two men.Download


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“Let us leave a little room for reflection, room too for silence. Enter into yourself, leave behind all noise and confusion. Look within yourself and see whether there be some sweet hidden place in your consciousness where you can be free of noise and argument, where you need not be carrying on your disputes and planning to have your own stubborn way. Hear the word in quietness that you may understand it.
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When I was pregnant with my daughter, my husband and I ate take-out probably 4 times a week. I was tired and nauseated all the time. I really couldn’t have cared less about what I made for dinner. This was one of my biggest mistakes and a complete money-waster. The first thing I did when we started saving more money was create a meal planning chart. It saved me time since I wasn’t pressed to figure out a meal that day and still wonder if I actually had time to make it. It saved money since I used the stuff I already bought and it saved our waistlines since I was trying out new recipes that focused on healthy foods.
I created a printable MealPlanSheet that can either printed each week or printed once and laminated for the fridge. I put a magnet on a dry erase marker and stuck it on the fridge, next to the chart. That way if plans change, it just takes a little swipe to fix it. I add the date to mine and any special things that are going on, in order to give me an idea of what sort of meal to choose. For example, if I have to work that night, I want to make something quick to eat that is also quick to clean up so I’m not late to work.
I make a new plan every two weeks and I think that works the best. I rotate some old favorites, like meatloaf or chicken pot pie and I also try to make a new recipe every week or two from my pinterest boards. You can choose to plan your meals around the sales at your local stores too. That really saves money.
Sales typically repeat themselves every three weeks or so. If you create a price book, you can track the sales on your favorite items and stock up when prices are at their best. It just lists items that you typically buy and has the prices for each time you go to the store. That way, you can track when it goes on sale for the best price and how often. A price book can be as simple or complex as you want since you are the moderator. Use your price book in combination with your meal plan and watch your savings really add up!
I hope this helps you get started on a meal plan. You’ll be an old pro in no time when you see how easy (and dare I say fun) it can be.
Do you plan your meals? What kind of cycle do you use? What are some of your family’s favorite recipes?


The English “Lioness” brought football home. The men’s team failed a year ahead of him, but the women’s team gave England their first ever European title at Wembley yesterday. It plunged the football-obsessed nation into delirium. Today, the women of London could celebrate in large crowds.
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Investor AB Believes in Ericsson
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 22, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Investor firmly believes in Ericsson's long-term future potential and supports the rights issue proposed today. Investor intends to subscribe to its share of the rights issue.
Ericsson Organizes to Adapt to Customer Needs
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 22, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Ericsson (Nasdaq:ERICY) will form a new business unit by merging Mobile Systems with Multi-Service Networks. The new business unit will be headed by Bert Nordberg.
Apovia Raises Euro 19 Million in Private Financing Round
MARTINSRIED, Germany, April 22, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Apovia AG, the biopharmaceutical company focused on the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases through vaccines, today announced the closing of a EUR 19 million (U.S. $17.1 million) third round financing led by Heidelberg Innovation. Other investors include Genavent, Societe Generale Asset Management and VCH Equity Group AG as well as the existing investors 3i, Global Life Science Holding II GmbH and Oxford Bioscience Partners and private individuals. Arthur Andersen Corporate Finance acted as advisers to Apovia.
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Music and the Internet:
Music and the internet has certainly come a long way and it has made “some” musicians very rich and famous. An unknown kid from Canada named Justin Bieber downloads videos of himself singing on YouTube and the kid becomes an overnight success. A band called Atomic Tom riding on the NYC subway are discovered while singing on the B-Train using iPhones with apps sounding like drums, guitars, and piano, they go viral and are being interviewed on all the morning network shows. They’re said to be in talks with Apple and at present time their YouTube videos have over 2 million hits.
There are numerous ways for musicians to make money on the internet, without spending all of ones life savings. With YouTube and many other on demand sites that are out there and new ones popping up, that’s what the musician can look forward to. Maybe it’s our 15 minutes of fame or it’s money that will be coming in from a talent of ours… who knows? I do, because I have listened to Ezekiel Haynes jazz cd “Reflections”.
Meet The Musician:
I know many of you have probably already heard of and follow the blogger Ezekiel, and now jazz musician and entrepreneur. I had asked Ezekiel if he would mind being part of a post informing everyone how he is “making money on the Internet with his music”? With the help of Ezekiel we will give some sites and software that he used to get to where he is now, selling two cd’s world wide on the internet.
Ezekiel’s love for music started at a very young age and was cognizant of playing endlessly at the piano for hours. “Piano, it’s the thing I express through, it’s always running through my head.” “I never got the opportunity to take lessons but, every time I would get in front of a piano I wanted to create. The same with pots and pans or a couple of rubber bands on a box… I wanted to create. Practicing music has never been a chore, it’s always been something I looked forward to doing.”
Nuendo Helps Get Music Recorded:
Ezekiel reveals that he has been using Nuendo for the past 10 years, so he had a good amount of music to work with. Nuendo is a sound mixing, audio production, recording arrangements, editing and surround mixing software.
I had asked Ezekiel what made him want to publish/record his music after 10 years of work. He had an interesting answer to this question. “Creating music is easy for me” he says, “but worrying about how everyone will receive it, is another thing. The thing that woke me up a bit was the thought of passing away and my kids or grand kids going through my things, seeing what their dad or grand dad selfishly kept hid. I believe directly or indirectly everything we do in life, good or bad affects everyone in someway. So, I decided from that day to start releasing every musical idea I had.”
Musicians Online Community:
Indabamusic … indaba comes from the Zulu word meaning to “gather or share ideas”. This was one site that Ezekiel recommended for the independent musician. Indabamusic was started with a community atmosphere in mind, a musical community of artists helping each other and to make their lives easier in all ways of the musicians life. If you need help with understanding or knowing which direction to take your next step, you need people who are in and have been in the business to guide you on the right path. You get a chance to collaborate with musicians from all around the world. This quote from Wired best sums up what Indabamusic and the Internet has done for the world of musicians: “With broadband, social networking apps and web-based audio tools increasingly available and affordable to most people with computers, the world of music is on the verge of big change. That perfect-storm combination of these tools will do for music creation what technology has already done for music consumption: remove barriers of time, space and scarcity”. Indabamusic.com has some real heavy hitter musicians working and donating their time to the cause of helping other musicians. Check this site out!!
Distribution of Your Music:
Tunecore ….. is one of the best places to get your music out to the various digital retail sites. In fact Tunecore has a worldwide distribution site. Ezekiel mentioned that Tunecore.com also offers an affiliate program through CommissionJunction. Tunecore plays an important part in an artists career and in their quest to get their music noticed, as Tunecore gets the music distributed to many of the major companies as in Amazon MP3, Rhapsody, and iTunes. The artist, you the musician receives “100% of your royalties and of course keep all of your rights”. Tunecore has recently widened their distribution to full length films, TV shows, live concerts and documentaries. A Holiday CD made by your whole family? Tunecore will get that song out to all of the digital retailers, you in turn get paid when your music is downloaded or sells.
cdBaby…. is another place to get your music distributed to digital retailers such as: Rhapsody, iTunes, Amazon MP3 and the usual big hitters. They are an online distributor for the independent musician. cdBaby gives the definition of ” [in - de - pen - dent ] (adj.) not having sold ones life, career, and creative work over to a corporation.” cdBaby will sell music that is sent to them, and will help you sell downloads from their sites. This company is run by musicians for musicians. When you send your cd to their “warehouse” each & every piece of music is listened to, in turn cdBaby distributes the musicians music directly to download retailers. This site is another thumbs up from Ezekiel. (more…)


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mabbat; mab-bawt' or mebbat
Parts of Speech
Root Word (Etymology)
TWOT Reference: 1282a
KJV Translation Count — 3x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: expectation (3)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. expectation, object of hope or confidence
mabbat, mab-bawt'; or mebbat, meb-bawt'; from 5027; something expected, i.e. (abstractly) expectation: — expectation.
Concordance Results Using KJV
And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their H4007, and of Egypt their glory.
And the inhabitant of this isle shall say in that day, Behold, such is our H4007, whither we flee for help to be delivered from the king of Assyria: and how shall we escape?
Ashkelon shall see it, and fear; Gaza also shall see it, and be very sorrowful, and Ekron; for her H4007 shall be ashamed; and the king shall perish from Gaza, and Ashkelon shall not be inhabited.


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Get shredded at Starbucks! Coffee chain releases plant-based PROTEIN coffees made with almond butter, bananas, and PEAS
- Starbucks launched new Protein Blended Cold Brew this week
- It's made with cold brew coffee, a non-dairy milk substitute, and other flavors
- The protein is vegan and plant-based and made from peas and brown rice
- The almond variety is made with almond butter and a banana-date blend, while the cocao version is made with cacao and the fruit blend
Starbucks has launched a new protein-packed cold brew coffee drinks that's made with bananas, rice, and peas.
The coffee chain announced and began offering the new Protein Blended Cold Brew this week, and USA Today revealed that the 'plant-based protein' pumping up the drink is made from a blend that includes rice and peas.
Of course, it's not pea-flavored — the drink actually comes in Almond and Cocao varieties, and is only available in Grande size.
New drink! Starbucks announced and began offering the new Protein Blended Cold Brew this week (Almond version pictured)
Starbucks launched the $5.95 ice coffee drinks in the US and Canada on Tuesday.
They are made with cold brew coffee, alternative milk, and a vegan plant-based protein, which is made out of peas and brown rice.
The Almond version is also made with almond milk, almond butter, and a Banana Date Fruit Blend. It's 270 calories and has 12 grams of protein.
The Cacoa version, meanwhile, has the Banana Date Fruit Blend, coconut milk, and cacao powder. It, too has 270 calories and 10 grams of protein.
The brand says that the drinks, which will be available for a limited time, can also be customized.
Yes, peas! They are made with a Banana Date Fruit Blend, milk substitute, and plant-based protein
They suggest replacing the Banana Date Fruit Blend with a whole banana, or adding extra protein or a shot of espresso.
Starbucks has added quite a few drinks to its menu over the past several months. In June, it introduced bright pink Mango Dragonfruit Starbucks Refreshers and two Cold Foam Tea Lemonades, which come in Summer Sunrise and Summer Sunset flavors.
It also added the Serious Strawberry Frappuccino, plus several desserts to the bakery section.
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Our program provides early identification and treatment for psychosis so that symptoms don't become too unmanageable and disruptive to your life.
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'Saturday Night Live' Comedian Does Spot-On Reenactment Of That Absurdly Entertaining Soulja Boy Interview
Comedian and Saturday Night Live cast member Chris Redd has nailed multiple impressions since joining the show in 2017. From the Fresh Prince to Kanye West, Redd portrays the personalities of celebrities with impressive ease.
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On Saturday, he assumed the role of rapper Soulja Boy for his latest impersonation, and it had audiences in tears. While appearing on Power 105.1's popular radio program The Breakfast Club earlier this month, Soulja famously claimed he paved the way for fellow musician Drake's popularity. His "DRAAAAAKE?!"screech will remain an iconic moment in the morning show's history. It even inspired an outpour of memes from Twitter.
In the SNL skit, Redd appeared alongside co-star Michael Che in the famous "Weekend Update" segment dressed as Young Drako. After "Soulja" famously announces his intentions to run for president next year, Che questions if he has what it takes to take down President Donald Trump, to which Redd unleashes the infamous Soulja Boy expression.
"Truuump?! Truuump?! The dude that got bodied by the popular vote. The dude who got beat by Nancily Peloski?," Redd exclaimed, hilariously butchering the current speaker of the House's name. "Man, you better get out of here, man. I ain't hearing you, man!"
After Che asks a second time if Soulja really has what it takes, Redd continues: "Che, I'm telling you, bro! Without Big Soulja, there wouldn't even be no Trump! I'm the first one that hustled to the top!"
In the skit, he also took a playful shot at the "Crank That" rapper's short-lived video game console, which Complex reports he was forced to cease production on amid threats of copyright infringement from Nintendo.
Soulja even acknowledged the parody himself, posting a snippet of it to his Instagram account.
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the Americas more than doubled in the first half of 2012 (1H 2012) and will reach nearly 4.3 GW for the year. Solar PV installations rose more than 120% in the Americas in the first six months of 2012, according to IMS Research’s latest quarterly report, to reach 1.7 GW. That compares to 750 MW in the 1H 2011.
Looking at the global picture, the German and Americas markets led growth in solar PV installations through June, with global installations exceeding 13 GW for the first time ever. IMS forecasts 3 GW of new solar PV capacity coming on-line for the full year, according to IMS’ “Q3 PV Demand Report.”


For years, music fans have complained about the Grammys denying women and people of colour rightful nominations. Now, former president and CEO of the Recording Academy Deborah Dugan alleges that the nominations are indeed rigged in a new complaint against the Recording Academy. The complaint is making waves in the industry, and also includes a slew of other disturbing allegations about the organisation which she deems a “boy’s club.”
Dugan was hired in May of 2019 by the Recording Academy following the exit of former president Neil Portnow, who came under fire for telling women artists to “step up” following a lack of representation at the 2018 Grammys. Dugan became the first female president the Recording Academy had in their 62-year history, and was warmly received by the media.
Then, in January — just six months into the job — Dugan was removed from her position. Her ousting was due to an “allegation of misconduct” by Claudia Little, an executive assistant, who claims Dugan had a “bullying” management style. In Dugan’s complaint, per Pitchfork, she states that she believes the board put pressure on Little to make misconduct claims against Dugan in order for the board to remove her from the position.
In response, Dugan filed a formal discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Dugan claims that the process of Grammy nominations is “corrupted” in favour of artists for whom board members have relationships with.
Dugan details the alleged flaws in the Grammys nomination selection process. The first round of nominations are voted upon by the Academy’s 12,000 members, and the top 20 selections which received the most votes are then reviewed by the nominating committee. Dugan alleges that the committee does not always stick to the top 20 lists when choosing which artists, songs, and records to grant nominations to, and that they can select the nominations regardless of the number of votes they received in their categories.
Dugan also cites general counsel Joel Katz and Chuck Ortner’s alleged conflict of interests that allow them to potentially sway the Recording Academy’s nominations. Per Dugan’s complaint, Katz and Ortner represent artists, board members, and “other entities and individuals in the music industry with personal interests in decision making at the Academy.” Katz and Ortner have the ability to pull favours to get the people they wish to unjust Grammy nominations, Dugan alleges.
Songs that producer Ken Erlich wants performed at the Grammy ceremony, Dugan claims, are specifically pushed to receive award nominations no matter where they fall in the top 20.
In addition to the allegedly corrupted nominations process, Dugan’s complaint details how the Grammys organisation allegedly facilitated a toxic work environment that included sexual harassment, racial and gender discrimination, and a plot to oust her from her position by putting pressure on her former executive assistant to make “baseless legal claims” against her.
Dugan alleges that she sent an email on December 22, 2019 that detailed inappropriate behaviour by Katz while the two were out to dinner in May of 2019, prior to her accepting the job at the Recording Academy. Such behaviour allegedly included suggestive comments and an attempt from Katz to kiss her. She wrote that his behaviour continued after their initial meeting. The Recording Academy denied such allegations in a statement to Pitchfork/ Refinery29 reached out to the organization for additional comment.
“Over the course of the evening, Mr. Katz explained to me that he was very, very rich and had many houses, one in Bermuda and other locations,” Dugan writes in the complaint, per The Wrap. “And he reminded me that he had a private plane and informed me that he was lonely and had no one to spend time with.”
Dugan also alleged that during a board meeting in May of 2019, she was informed of a rape accusation against Portnow by an unnamed artist. The full board was allegedly not informed of the accusation before they were set to vote on whether or not to give him a bonus following his time at the Academy. Dugan claims she refused to hire Portnow on as a consultant — to the price tag of $750,000 — following his exit.
Portnow strongly denies Dugan’s claims in a statement to Billboard, calling the allegations of rape “ludicrous and untrue” and Dugan’s complaint “filled with inaccurate, false and outrageous and terribly hurtful claims.”
"The baseless complaint about my conduct referenced in the EEOC filing was immediately brought to the attention of the Board of Directors Executive Committee,” Portnow’s statement continues. “An in-depth independent investigation by experienced and highly regarded lawyers was conducted and I was completely exonerated. There was no basis for the allegations and once again I deny them unequivocally."
Other allegations include those of racial and gender discrimination. Dugan states that she was paid less than Portnow for the same position, despite asking for equal compensation. She also shared stories of other female employees who spoke up about issues within the Recording Academy, only to be pressured to leave their position lest they be terminated.
In one situation, Dugan writes of a Black, gay temporary worker who suffered mental health issues after a racist drawing of them was displayed for “months” at work. The person who put up the drawing was fired, Dugan writes, but no one else involved in the situation was terminated or reprimanded for their behaviour.
Refinery29 reached out to Katz, Ortner, and the Recording Academy for comment.


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IN VITRO GERMINATION AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF ZANTEDESCHIA AETHIOPICA CALLUS
Zantedeschia aethiopica is often used for cut flowers. However, seedling production is very limited, mainly due to diseases. The objective of this work was to develop an in vitro propagation protocol for the species and to analyse its callus chemical composition. Seeds obtained from mature and immature fruits were inoculated in half-strength MS and WPM culture media supplemented with 15 g L-1 sucrose. Different GA3 concentrations (0.0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 mg L-1) were added to the MS medium in the presence of 15.0 g L-1 sucrose. For callus induction, nodal segments were inoculated on MS medium supplemented with 2,4-D (0.0, 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 mg L-1) and 15 g L-1 sucrose. For callus chemical analysis, total phenols, starch, total soluble sugars, reducing and non-reducing sugars, lipids and protein were quantified. Seeds from immature fruits presented 33% germination in WPM medium while seeds from mature fruit presented 24% germination on MS medium. Regarding the use of MS medium plus 15 g L-1 sucrose with different GA3 concentrations, the higher germinated rate, using immature (20%) or mature fruit seeds (10%), were obtained with 0.8 or 0.2 mg L-1 GA3, respectively. The callus induction occurred in media supplemented with 1.0 mg L-1 (53%) and 2.0 mg L-1 (47%) of 2,4-D. The callus chemical composition was as follows: total phenols (802.47 mg 100 g-1), starch (19.8 g 100 g-1), total soluble sugar (3.1 g 100 g-1), reducing sugar (1.2 g 100 g-1), non-reducing sugar (1.8 g 100 g-1), ether extract (1.0%) and protein (20%). These compounds may help the understanding of cellular dedifferentiation processes that take place in Z. aethiopica species.
Nery, F.C., Goulart, V.L.A., Viol, M.A., Paiva, P.D.O., Paiva, R., Prudente, D.O. and Nery, M.C. (2015). IN VITRO GERMINATION AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF ZANTEDESCHIA AETHIOPICA CALLUS. Acta Hortic. 1083, 189-196
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Corby highways work will help with future economic and housing growthParking, roads and transport
12 November 2021
Highways improvements to the east of Corby to facilitate the planned economic and housing growth in the area will start on Monday 15 November.
The North Northamptonshire Council project will focus on the roundabout at the intersection of the A43 and the A6116 Steel Road and is scheduled to take four months to complete.
The works carried out by Northamptonshire Highways will focus on four main areas:
- On the eastern arm of the roundabout - increase the number of entry lanes to three and the length of these lanes
- On the eastern arm of the roundabout - improve the width of the exit lane to allow better merging of traffic and improve visibility
- Close Arnsley Road to through traffic but maintain a one-way bus lane heading North. Public access to businesses on Arnsley Road will be maintained in and out from the A43 Steel Road roundabout
- Extend Priors Haw Road to provide a left in and left out access to Steel Road
The project is scheduled for completion at the end of March next year. Work will take place on weekdays between the hours of 7.30am and 5.30pm, with traffic management in place. However there will be some night-time and weekend closures for surfacing work towards the end of the project.
These highways works are very important to help accommodate the planned growth for this part of Corby.Cllr Graham Lawman, Executive Member for Highways, Travel and Assets
It’s essential that the correct infrastructure is in place before further development commences and I’m delighted to see that we’ve been able to do this.
With any highways works there is always an element of disruption. This is unavoidable, but, what we can do - and what we will be doing here - is keeping this to an absolute minimum and provide marshals at access points. We do appeal to drivers, especially HGV drivers, to use the publicised diversion routes as there will be road closures towards the end of the scheme.
Creating enough housing and jobs for the people of North Northants is something we are committed to but it’s also important we get the infrastructure right.Cllr Jason Smithers, Leader of the Council
This project is a key element in this and I’m delighted that work will be starting soon.
Funding for the scheme has come from the Housing and Infrastructure Fund.
Information and updates will be posted on Twitter @nnhighways


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A Note on Real Estate Marketing Research
Although the principles of real estate market analysis are more readily accessible due to the publication of several recent volumes, the topic yet to be grounded properly in the broader marketing research field. Building on the appraisal tradition, the professional market analyst strives for an objective assessment of market comparables and trends to arrive at a thoughtful and informed opinion of economic feasibility on behalf of the client developer, investor, lender, or landowner. However, the purpose, form, and content of real estate marketing research vary considerably during the development Process. This note presents a broader view of marketing research relevant throughout the real estate development process in contrast to formal market analysis conducted during one stage. It should help real estate researchers adapt their thinking to the emerging reality in which marketing research conducted by sophisticated development organizations grows in volume and importance.
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ST. PAUL, MN – Following the release of the state budget forecast that found a vast improvement to Minnesota’s budget deficit with the state now projecting a $1.6 billion surplus instead of the $1.2 billion budget shortfall for the upcoming biennium, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) State Director Jason Flohrs released the following statement:
“Even as Minnesota’s economic outlook continues to improve, there are still families and businesses across the state struggling to make ends meet due to the double impact of the pandemic and government-imposed shutdowns. Now is the time to put money back into Minnesotans’ hands and back into the economy, reform delivery of government services, and end the trend of double digit spending increases, which we’ve seen in three of the last four bienniums.
“This budget forecast further demonstrates just how unnecessary it is to raise taxes on Minnesotans who are already among the highest taxed in the nation. Lawmakers need to forge a new path away from Governor Walz’s “revenue-heavy” approach that doesn’t involve digging deeper into Minnesotans’ pockets, but rather focuses on where limited resources can be utilized most effectively.”
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AFP-MN has been at the forefront of advocating for responsible spending and pro-growth reforms for the upcoming biennium.
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It’s a waiting game. Many employers have instituted hiring freezes. Job postings have dropped. But that doesn’t mean you should put the brakes on your search. It’s frustrating, but one move you can make right now is to look around the edges and set-up “informational” interviews.
It’s a back-to-basics job hunting technique that you control. You’re taking action. By having an informal conversation with someone outside your close circle, you bolster your network laying the groundwork for a continuing relationship, and, who knows, it can spark your curiosity about potential positions, or opportunities that weren’t on your radar. (You might not even realize that you’re stuck in a moment, trying to replicate your old job and that’s unlikely.)
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For this column, I asked my millennial niece, Caitlin Bonney, 28, a microgrid solution developer at Schneider Electric to share her top advice on how to make the most these interviews, which I will get to shortly. Last year, she graduated from Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment with a master of environmental management degree. While she was a student, Caitlin used informational chats to learn what types of roles exist as well as to connect with potential employers. Now, she regularly talks with students, to help them navigate careers in the renewable energy world.
Caitlin called me, after listening to a recent webinar I presented for the New Start Career Network at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She reminded me that my advice wasn’t just for older workers. It applied to someone in their 20s like her as well.
One of the key messages I delivered to the audience of mostly 45+ job seekers was the importance of reaching out to professional contacts and contacts of contacts for just these kinds of conversations. Employers tend to hire people they know, or people who they know, know. The reality is that a candidate with a referral is far more likely to have their résumé read and land an interview. It’s the Holy Grail of a successful job search.
8 tips to get the most from an informational interview
Now, as promised, here are Caitlin’s five tips for navigating a successful informational interview, or informational chat (plus, three from me).
Take the lead in setting up the call. If you have the person’s phone number — either they gave it to you, or it is in their signature on their email, set up a calendar invite via email that says Caitlin to Call Kerry at 111-111-1111. If you just have the person’s email, send a calendar invite with a link to the video chat or meeting platform of your choice. Be ready to have your video camera turned on, but assume video is off unless the other person suggests it.
Keep it short and sweet. Never set a calendar invite for more than 30 minutes. I suggest doing 20 minutes which lends itself to easily be extended another 10 or more. Be able to clearly state what drives you. People do informational interviews for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s to gather information on what jobs and industries are out there, other times it is to get a foot in the door and hopefully a formal interview. No matter what the reason, you should always be able to answer the question: “What drives you?” It might not be directly asked, but you can weave it into the conversation to make you memorable. Framing it in the context of a story is even better.
Do your recon. Utilize the “News” feature of any search engine such as Google or Safari. Search the person’s name under news. This is, of course, in addition to looking at the person’s LinkedIn or personal website. Do the same “News” search for the company — this will reveal more information about the company than can sometimes be gathered online and can provide talking points.
Have a list of questions. What drew them to the industry? What has helped them succeed in their career? Remember you want to learn about their jobs. What do they see as the areas with the most opportunities right now? What skills are in demand? Who else should you talk to about career paths and opportunities in the field?
Follow up. Send an email within four hours of the call. Thank the person for the time, state something that you learned, or that was memorable. If you invite them to connect on LinkedIn, be sure to send a personalized message thanking them for taking the time to talk on the phone. Do follow up with a job posting for their company (if applicable) and ask for their advice on if you might be a good fit. Only send your resume if asked — LinkedIn can serve as your resume if your name is being shared with others.
Remember you’re trying to “connect” with another person, so be excited and confident and enjoy the conversation.
Finally, here are three from me:
Be patient. Setting up an informational interview can take some tenacity. It’s best to narrow the people you want to reach to those at companies where you would one day like to work or who you respect as a leader or innovator.
Focus on them. It’s not about you. This is a hard one, since it’s human nature to want to talk about ourselves. When we’re in job-hunting mode, we’re hard-wired to put on the razzle-dazzle of selling why we would be a great hire.
Listen. You are there to learn about this person, this company, this industry. Trust me, people will have a great impression of you, even if they don’t realize it consciously, if you can show that you’re genuinely passionate about what they do and their career path.
You’re not asking them to hire you, you’re asking them to share their wisdom. Who doesn’t like to do that?
Kerry Hannon is an expert and strategist on work and jobs, entrepreneurship, personal finance and retirement. Kerry is the author of more than a dozen books, including Great Pajama Jobs: Your Complete Guide to Working From Home, Never Too Old To Get Rich: The Entrepreneurs Guide To Starting a Business Mid-Life, Great Jobs for Everyone 50+, and Money Confidence. Follow her on Twitter @kerryhannon.


We have been distributing MSR data loggers throughout the UK since 2008. In which time we have supplied data loggers to the UK MOD’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) for assessing aircraft structural usage, to the Centre for Biological Engineering at Loughborough University, and many other notable organisations.
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When the aircraft enters military service it is essential that these structural usage assumptions are validated to assure the structural integrity of the aircraft. In the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MOD), this validation is regulated by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA).
However, traditionally such validation programmes have been costly and with the ever-growing pressure on defence spending….
At its St. Wendel site, the Fresenius Medical Care Company manufactures peritoneal dialysis systems, which can be used to perform extremely gentle blood purification on patients. These highly complex electronic medical devices require special plastic valves that must be manufactured and installed in a cleanroom, in compliance with the effective regulations. In the production machines used for the installation work, these valves are transported on workpiece carriers that are machined from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) solid material. However, due to the permanent mechanical stress, signs of wear appeared on the workpiece carriers; therefore, the decision was taken to develop a new, more hard-wearing design….Read More
The MSR data loggers employed by Kärcher in this user report were used for the transportation monitoring of the worldwide shipping of packages, so as to be able to assess transportation stresses in more detail in the future. A differentiation was made between the shipping types of pallet shipment and individual shipment. In order to be able to design a package for individual or pallet shipment, various tests were carried out….Read More
In spite of modern ventilation systems in open-plan offices, employees repeatedly complain about the indoor climate. In addition to the users’ different perceptions and demands for comfort, technical issues may be the reasons behind such complaints.
For more than 25 years Carbotech AG, which is based in Binningen near Basel, has given advice and support to companies, public authorities and other organisations with regard to environmental matters. The services offered by Carbotech focus on the two core areas of ‘Environmental Consulting’ and ‘Pollutants’. In order to process chemical and physical indoor issues, Carbotech has a wide range of instruments for taking measurements and samples – including data loggers by MSR Electronics….Read More
The aim of Ms Braun’s bachelor thesis was to investigate – with a focus on the maximum occurring values – mechanical vibrations which act on works of art, deploying sensors as they are generally used in the context of non-destructive testing.
In the practical part of the bachelor thesis, the relevant key technical data from the MSR165 data logger employed is described….
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Despite adolescents and young adults being the most frequent users of cannabis, all information on cannabis drug testing interpretation is based on data from adults.
This study aimed to define the time course of urinary 11-nor-9-carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol (THCCOOH) excretion among 70 adolescent and young adult cannabis users during 1 month of biochemically-verified cannabis abstinence.
Urine specimens were collected at non-abstinent baseline and after 2, 3, 8, 15, 21 and 28 days of abstinence. Specimens were tested for THCCOOH with a 'rapid' immunoassay drug test and a confirmatory assay using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, with a 5 ng/mL limit of quantitation. Elimination rate was tested using a population pharmacokinetics model.
Participants had an average of 26 days of abstinence (SD = 6). Initial creatinine-adjusted THCCOOH concentration (CN-THCCOOH) was 148 ng/mg (SD = 157). Half-life was 2 days (SD = 5), with a 10-day window of detection (estimated range: 4-80 days). At the final timepoint and among those with > 25 days of abstinence (n = 62), 40% (n = 25) had THCCOOH concentrations > 5 ng/mL (i.e. detectable on confirmatory assay) and 19% (n = 12) were 'positive' per federal drug testing guidelines (i.e. values greater than 50 ng/mL on the screening immunoassay and 15 ng/mL on the confirmatory assay). More frequent past month cannabis use was associated with higher baseline CN-THCCOOH concentrations, but not with rate of elimination. Nested five-fold cross-validation suggested high model reliability and predictive validity.
Findings underscore that, as with adults, detectable cannabinoid metabolites do not necessarily indicate recent use in adolescents and young adults. Algorithms that account for THCCOOH levels, assessed longitudinally and time between specimen collections are best equipped to confirm abstinence.