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Who said that Halloween is just for kids? Sure the little ones get all the candy, but they certainly are not to have all the fun. Parties for the big kid inside us are held every year in all hallows night where adults wear their costumes that range from simple, to extremely elaborate. People go to Halloween retailers and even their closest chain store to get fake blood, make up, masks, full body costumes, and spend hours making sure they look their best. Many of them attend clubs with Halloween themed parties or head to famous Halloween parades like the one in New York City. We will examine some of your options for this great holiday that involve the most fun and can make the child inside you one happy ghoul.
Fun at Home
You can throw your own Halloween party. What can be more fun that spending time with your best friends and their best friends at home? Throwing your very own Halloween party can be simple, fun and cheap. The decorations can be obtained at many retailers, and you don’t really need to get that creative (of course we encourage anyone throwing a party to decorate with more than just fake spider webs). Games for Halloween parties can also be simple and fun. Aside from the usual “best costume” award, things like Pumpkin Bowling can be lots of fun. If you ever played pumpkin bowling you know that pumpkins have a mind of their own and will go any direction, but the one you want. For a more laughable experience, you can have something called the Blair Witch Short Films. It is a movie marathon, but the directors are your guests which film themselves in a Blair Witch style and confess their evil deeds. Just make sure they keep their film fairly short and you will have a great time.
Fun at the Club
Every year it seems clubs are getting more and more creative with their Halloween parties. The decoration, the atmosphere and the music are getting so popular that getting into the clubs is not an easy feat. The experience starts as soon as you start getting to the club’s location and you start seeing your fellow party goers in their Halloween costumes. Any other night you would probably laugh, but then you remember you are wearing a Fantastic Four uniform. The club parties are getting so big that some have reached legendary status. If you are anywhere near Las Vegas, you know the Halloween party options seem to be unlimited, but one of their parties, the Halloween Fetish and Fantasy Ball at the Hard Rock Hotel and casino made Maxim Magazine’s top ten list of Parties you Have to attend before you die.
Fun in the City
More and more cities are celebrating Halloween in a big way. Parades or Halloween events are held in most big cities throughout the country. But if you want to get to the biggest celebration of them all then you have to get to the most exciting place of them all, New York City. The Village Halloween parade may be the best place to see the most creative costumes anywhere. But the parade is not just a bunch of people wearing weird costumes. The celebration includes bands, artists, dance and even puppets. What started as a local costume designer organizing a small parade for his own kids and all of their friends in 1973, has become one of the largest and most eccentric celebration of one of the most fun holidays. The parade can feature you; if you wear your costume, you will be invited to be part of the parade.

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Join us for a monthly discussion with three long-time Seattle film critics who have much to say on the subject of cinephilia past, present and future. The event features former Film Comment editor Richard Jameson, Everett Herald/KUOW critic Robert Horton and MSN.com critic Kathleen Murphy.
In September the critics take on ADORE, a new film at SIFF and Sundance that casts a definite spell, and is provocative in ways "women's movies" usually aren’t. The film is adapted from a potent novella by Doris Lessing, one of our greatest contemporary writers. Also on the slate: an appraisal of the 50th anniversary of LE JOLI MAI, opening at Northwest Film Forum.

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Our organization is made up of an elite team of financial advisors across the USA. We are looking to attract new advisors to our team and assist them in building their businesses. We help financial advisors to become more productive and profitable. We also want to be an organization that carries prestige and credibility with the general public. So our logo needs to exemplify elements of growth, stability, and confidence.
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Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs meet in Geneva
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met in Geneva on Sunday.
Mirzoyan reiterated the position of the Armenian side on the withdrawal of Azerbaijani troops from the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia and the immediate release of all Armenian prisoners of war. The importance of introducing international mechanisms for border situation control was highlighted, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
“The Armenian foreign minister emphasized that the war crimes committed by the Azerbaijani armed forces should receive a clear assessment by international organizations, and the criminals should be brought to justice,” it said.
The two exchanged views on the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ensuring the rights and security guarantees for the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh, including through the establishment of a discussion mechanism between Stepanakert and Baku.
“The sides positively assessed the mutual understanding on unblocking of the regional transport routes under the sovereignty and jurisdiction of the countries,” the statement said.
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The lure of wearable technology and its application to health is tremendous- so tremendous that even the richest company on the planet-Apple, can’t resist it apparently. And so goes the recent insider news that has captured the attention of people worldwide “Apple is developing software and sensors that can predict heart attacks”. Not so fast Apple, not so fast….
As a cardiologist dealing in prevention and clinical research for the better part of the last decade, I will acknowledge that the concept of acoustic devices for measuring flow is not new (ultrasound imaging of the carotid arteries, aorta, peripheral arteries). The coronary artery is however a low pressure flow zone with intervening soft tissue, muscle and the rib cage. Also, it is critical to remember that not all severe blockages cause heart attacks, and many, so-called mild blockages can progress quickly to causing a heart attack from various mechanisms. Scientists have spent the last three decades attempting to identify the holy grail of heart attack prevention, the “vulnerable plaque”, with limited success.
The last few years have seen non-traditional big data players make forays into the healthcare segment. Google with its Google glass and extended applications such as Google helpout, IBM partnering with academic centers and insurance companies to leverage big data and Apple attempting to redefine mobile health monitoring with an A team of fashion designers, medical sensor gurus, sleep researchers, exercise physiologists, and fitness experts working on smart wearables.
I am by no means a pessimist or one to shy away from cutting-edge technology. I use the Alivecor on my phone for EKG screening as appropriate to provide information regarding cardiac rhythm, I encourage our trainees to use handheld echocardiographic devices to supplement their stethoscopes, and many such applications of modern technology to ‘assist’ the practice of good medicine. I might even get the Samsung S5 with its built –in heart rate monitor. I would love for wearable technology such as the iwatch or something similar on the wrist to magically predict heart attacks. Only, I find it hard to make the leap from surrogate information such as heart rate and peripheral resistance, captured from the wrist, to thrombotic occlusion of a coronary artery in the chest! The closest I have seen any technology come to this issue is the CADence device from AUM cardiovascular, which is currently undergoing clinical studies. My worry is that these devices will only swell the ranks of the worried well, increase unnecessary million dollar work ups, lead to unnecessary procedures and add cost to an already overburdened healthcare system.
And finally, a plug for my ilk. Technology has its place and pushes human limits. In medicine however, I firmly believe that it will never be able to fully replace the role played by a flesh-and bones doctor, with years of accumulated experience and judgment, and patients will never cease to want the ‘human touch’ element. That to me is half the battle in managing disease and prevention.
-Dr Sameer Bansilal, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and an Attending Physician, Mount Sinai Cardiovascular Institute.

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Elmore Leonard’s Glitz is a killer…in the best possible way. “The King Daddy of crime writers” (Seattle Times) electrifies with this unputdownable noir tale of a mama’s boy psycho killer with a vendetta against a Miami cop. A cat-and-mouse tale with claws, Glitz is thrilling, frightening, explosive, surprising, everything a great thriller is supposed to be—superior crime fiction the genre’s late greats, John D. MacDonald, Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain, et al, would have been proud to call their own. Elmore Leonard, the creator of magnificent mayhem and truly unforgettable characters—like U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens of the hit TV series Justified—is at his nail-biting, page-turning best with Glitz which Stephen King in the New York Times Book Review calls, “Smashing and satisfying.”
A Palm Beach playboy who amuses himself with murder finds himself on a collision course with a vacationing Motown cop in Elmore Leonard’s Split Images—a gripping and electrifying example of noir gold from “the coolest, hottest writer in America” (Chicago Tribune). Split Images is Grand Master Leonard at the top of his game, a bravura example of how exemplary crime fiction is done by a writer who stands tall among the all-time mystery greats: John D. MacDonald, Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain, et al. The brilliant creator of U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (of TV’s Justified) now brings us a cast of vivid and unforgettable characters on both sides of the law, in a twisting masterwork of unrelenting suspense that the Washington Post calls, “Brilliant...impressive...superb.”
The City Primeval in Elmore Leonard’s relentlessly gripping classic noir is Detroit, the author’s much-maligned hometown and the setting for many of the Grand Master’s acclaimed crime novels. The “Alexander the Great of crime fiction” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) shines in these urban mean streets, setting up a downtown showdown between the psychopathic, thrill-killing “Oklahoma Wildman” and the dedicated city copy who’s determined to take him down. The creator of U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens of TV’s Justified fame, Elmore Leonard is the equal of any writer who has ever captivated readers with dark tales of heists, hijacks, double-crosses, and murder—John D. MacDonald, Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain, and Robert Parker included—and nobody then or now is better.
Suzanne Tyler barely knew her father. But when she’s given a series of secret diaries and eight mysterious photographs of women from his possessions, she knows she won’t be able to rest until she knows the truth about him.
To Suzanne’s shock, one of the photos is of her friend Sophie, who died ten years ago in an unexplained and devastating fire.
But Don only met Sophie once, on an unsettling visit he paid Suzanne just days before Sophie’s death... So why did he have a picture of her?
Unable to let Sophie’s memory alone, Suzanne begins to dig into her father’s life. What horrors is she about to unearth in his diaries? And who is it that’s out there, watching her every move?
Chilling and utterly page-turning, The Serial Killer’s Daughter is a compelling thriller, perfect for fans of C.L. Taylor, Rachel Abbott, and Tom Bale.
Read what everyone is saying about The Serial Killer’s Daughter:
‘Amazing, page turning, tense and twisted… From the first page to the last, the pace doesn't stop at all.’ Stylish Brunette
‘Oh my goodness what a dark and twisted read… Gripping from the first page, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat all the way to its shocking conclusion… A roller coaster of a thriller… A gripping story of the psychology of evil and the lengths people will go to meet their own needs.’ The Book Review Café
‘An explosive climax.’ Novel Gossip
‘This thriller will have you speeding to the end.’ Books, Books and More Books
‘Had me gripped… I couldn’t tear my eyes away.’ The Writing Garnet
‘Twists and turns galore which kept me gripped from start to finish. The story flows perfectly with numerous shocking truths uncovered along the way. Brilliantly written… I highly recommend.’ Chat About Books
‘A riveting, haunting and twisted family tale.’ Chocolate ‘n’ Waffles
‘The Serial Killer's Daughter is one gripping and absorbing psychological thriller… Lesley Welsh did an excellent job of getting into a serial killer's head. A truly absorbing read for anyone who likes the psychological thriller genre!’ Novel Deelights
‘A fun, twisty-turning read.’ When the Books Hit the Fans
‘Really enjoyed this book, the story line was fascinating. I loved the style of writing… A real page turner that I had a hard job putting down. A solid 6 stars.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk
‘I absolutely ADORED this amazing, page turning, tense and twisted thriller. From the first page to the last, the pace doesn't flag, the writing is tight and spare and yet beautiful, the characters real and flawed. Loved every word. Highly recommend this brilliant read.’ Renita D’Silva
‘It is a seriously dark and disturbing read… As evil as Don is, he still fascinated me and even though I was horrified by his actions, I had to keep reading. Fans of serial killer reads are without a doubt going to love it as it definitely has the shock factor.’ By The Letter Book Reviews
‘The character development in this psychological thriller is sublime… Without doubt one of the most twisted serial killers I’ve encountered… Very twisty.’ It’s All About Books
Before U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens began electrifying TV viewers across America (in the hit series Justified), he “starred” in Elmore Leonard’s Riding the Rap—an explosive, twisty tale of a brazen Florida kidnap caper gone outrageously wrong. Chock full of wildly eccentric and deliciously criminal characters—including a psycho enforcer with a green thumb, a Bahamian bad man, and the beautiful, unabashedly greedy psychic Reverend Dawn—Riding the Rap dazzles with Leonard’s trademark ingenious plot turns and razor-keen dialogue. Gripping, surprising, and unforgettable, it is a crime fiction gem that any thriller writer—from past masters John D. MacDonald, Dashiell Hammett, and James M. Cain to the bestselling mystery auteurs of today—would be thrilled to call his own.


Kim interviews two people who were instrumental in the 2021 rehabilitation of the Bement Bridge in Bradford. Town Administrator Karen Hambleton and engineer Josif Bicja from Hoyle Tanner share their experiences with the project and walk us through a $1.6 million renovation of an historic covered bridge.
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She learned that people do best when they are in long-term, loving relationships."I just intended to keep the friendship, but 6 months later we were married." That was 37 years ago.You know you’re superficially compatible, but what about the important things—values, life goals, political beliefs?Let’s say you care about this person enough to consider spending the rest of your life with them.
I love him a lot & I believe he loves me too (he's said he does...)I suppose what I'm really asking is can I expect our relationship to evolve, or will I always be a compmentalised part of his life? It doesn't sound like your boyfriend is this extreme. If he's taking his medications, he should be stable. It could be part of his personality to not want you a part of his friends and family. Maybe others have some other situations that it turned out good. He needs to talk to you and you both need to put how you feel. He offered to come round to mine after he'd been out for 'a drink'. It's hard to walk away from someone you love, but harder to live with the fact that one is being 'used' (whether intentionally or not) Aw, I'm sorry that this happened. Of course, he didn't have the mental illness, I do, but it hurts and it's not fair. I know you will find someone that will treat you the way you deserve to be treated!! The daughter replied see, she can't show me any affection without someone directing her. I have been in a relationship for 8 months with my partner(? He has 'insight' into his illness & takes his prescribed meds, I thought he was maybe just a little shy & eccentric when we first met, but early on in the relationship he told me about much separate from the rest of his life.He's only had one girlfriend apart from me, who he met whilst sectioned, she committed suicide.People with schizophrenia tend to avoid social situations, and that makes it tough to form friendships."Social relationships are quite impaired in people with schizophrenia," says Philip D.

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Loved the location. That was perfect, and the room was very clean.
I left my hair straightener there, but when I called the next day they said there had been no straightener turned in. One of the cleaning staff just got a 125.00 hair straightener.
The staff was amazing! They all deserve a raise! Location was great!
The room was WAY too small and smelled of mold. The lobby bathroom was down in some disgusting basement and there was construction going on right next door.
The front desk staff were extremely helpful, courteous and friendly. It is rare that you can go to a hotel and find a entire front desk staff everyday and all shifts genuinely sincere in making every effort to make you have a wonderful stay. From the manager to the staff I cannot compliment the staff enough.
Bathroom was really good. Liked the complimentary water
Location could have been a bit more central....There could be more division between the entrance & the outside seating
Very friendly and helpful staff. Location was fantastic.
Value for money was not great - but probably in line with the cost of hotels in NYC.
Everything fine, great location & staff!!
- No Minibar. Telephone rates too high for domestic US calls.
that staff was extremely friendly and helpful and made our stay very pleasent. Free wi-fi came in very useful too
I really loved the staff and location. I will stay here again
Location was great, staff was friendly, room was quite comfortable.
The accesses and the area of the vending machines and gym could be more appealing...
the position of the hotel, and unlike many, an area to sit outside and perhaps have a coffee or read the papers.
The location was really good, the bed was very confortable, excellent service, free starbucks coffee in the room and water.
Bed, linens, very clean overall.
Very clean and well appointed room, though facing a shaft with absolutely no natural light. Great bed and linens, but otherwise nothing special, and our room was extremely noisy. Having traveled from Europe, what we wanted was a good night's sleep. However, our room suffered from some serious noise pollution. While we were able to turn off our air conditioning, there was no way to shut off noise coming in from other parts of the hotel. NB this was not noise coming from the street, but noice from inside the hotel, main airc onditioning unit or similar - all in all very odd. I was not able to sleep, so albeit the surroundings being neat and fine in general, this was one of the worst hotel stays ever. We did ask to change rooms during the night, once we realized that sleep would be minimal despite the tired state we were at. However, the hotel was full. All the staff could do was to give us extra points towards a preferred guest account.
Very nice Hotel, nice staff, i would go there again ;) Good location.
Would have been good to have a refrigerator in the room ;)
Within 20 minutes' stroll from Broadway - Lafayette Street Ind Sixth Avenue Line, Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village provides guests with an ideal base when in New York City. It is located a short walk from Holland Tunnel and American Numismatic Society.
Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Soho Village provides a 24/7 reception, as well as a coffee bar and free Wi-Fi. For added convenience, it offers valet parking, a 24-hour business centre and an express check-in and check-out feature. The hotel also provides a car rental desk, laundry facilities and a concierge.
The contemporary rooms at this 3-star hotel feature a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. Each has a bathroom that offers a bathtub and bathrobes.
With its on-site restaurant that serves local dishes, Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village provides guests with everything they require for an enjoyable night within the hotel. In the evening, guests are welcome to relax in the lounge bar. A wide variety of dining options are also available in the surrounding area.
Four Points Hotel Manhattan Soho Village New York City is within walking distance of Christopher Street, Washington Square Park and Stonewall Inn. Spring Street Subway Station is within walking distance.
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Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village is located at 66 Charlton Street in Hudson Square, 3.6 km from the center of New York. Washington Square Park is the closest landmark to Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village.
Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village.
Yes, Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village offers free Wi-Fi.
No, Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village does not offer free parking.
No, Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village does not offer free airport shuttle service.
Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village is 12.5 km from New York LaGuardia.
No, pets are not allowed at Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village.
No, Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village does not have a pool onsite.
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The first time I heard of activated charcoal was in Burning Man 2012, when my friends would take it after having alcohol or drugs saying it helped them detox, which to me seemed completely ridiculous and oxymoronic, (drugs and detox?) but ok. And even though I didn’t take it at the time, I became extremely fascinated with the detoxifying powers of this supplement, and since then I have always kept it in my cabinet as a remedy for general detoxification, digestion issues (gas, bloating, and heartburn), and for DIY skin treatments.
Activated charcoal is charcoal that’s been heated to increase its ADSORPTIVE (no, its not a typo) power. The result is a gritty, black substance that acts like a magnet, binding to toxins in the body and flushing them out. It’s the latest cleansing supplement popping up all over, but let’s explore a little more: is it really just a trend?
For me, when I doubt the benefits of any new supplement or food, before listening to what people have to say about it, I take a look at the history of it to see how long its been used for its medicinal properties. In the case of activated charcoal, it turns out that for over 10,000 years, healers from Chinese Medicine, Ayuredic Medicine, and Western Medicine have used it to soak up poisons and improve intestinal health through a process called “adsorption” which means “to bind to” rather than “to absorb.” Ancient Egyptians used it on wounds, the ancient Hindu used it for purifying water, and Hippocrates and Pliny used it to treat epilepsy, anthrax, and chlorosis. Native Americans used a mixture of charcoal and water to treat upset stomachs. In 1831, a pharmacist named Touery ingested several times the lethal dose strychnine with equal amounts of activated charcoal, and he survived. Many hospitals today still use activated charcoal for many types of poisoning and overdoses.
Beyond its use in hospitals as an antidote for drugs and poisons, activated charcoal is a remedy for general detoxification, digestion issues, heart health, and even as an anti-aging aid.
Truth is that the world we live in has more man-made toxins from low quality processed food, and environmental pollution than it used to. We are constantly being exposed to a huge variety of synthetic chemicals, and even though we have a remarkable system of defenses and mechanisms to remove unwanted substances from the body through the skin, kidneys, lymphatic system, gastrointestinal system, and most importantly, the liver, these defenses can become overwhelmed, and that’s when aids such as activated charcoal come in handy. It is important to help your body eliminate toxins to promote a healthy digestive system and brain, since gut toxins quickly become brain toxins if you don’t eliminate them. Chronic exposure to toxins produces cellular damage, allergic reactions, compromised immunity, and more rapid aging. Not only that, but excess toxins and chemicals in the body can also zap our energy, trigger food cravings and lower our overall performance.
Activated charcoal reduce the risk of harmful effects because it acts as a toxin sponge in the gastrointestinal tract removing unwanted toxins from your body, leaving you feeling energized. It also helps unwanted bacteria move through and out of your system faster before they spread and multiply. In my opinion, its the best ally to prevent you from feeling bloated and tired after eating a big restaurant meal, and an efficient pick me up if you’re suddenly tired.
The only way to find out if activated charcoal works for you is to try it out yourself in different amounts and see how it affects your body. However, check in with your doctor if you take medications, as activated charcoal may interfere with them (just as it adsorbs toxins and bacteria, it can also adsorb antibiotics).
Helps the body detoxify, improves digestion, skin health, and energy levels.
- Relieves indigestion, gas, and bloating: Activated charcoal adheres to digestive byproducts that can cause discomfort, which are then flushed out of your system. Its also good against diarrhea.
- Potent detoxification: Has long been used as a remedy against poisoning and drug overdose. It adsorbs most organic chemicals, many inorganic chemicals, drugs, pesticides, mercury, and even lead, before they harm your body. On a day-to-day basis, it can serve to flush out toxins from processed foods, alcohol, and environmental pollution.
- Rids bad breath, body odor, and skin ailments – Body odor and bad breath is usually a result of toxins leaving the body, which is why taking activated charcoal greatly helps rid bad breath and body odor.
- Relieves skin ailments: When applied topically, activated charcoal can relieve inflammation from insect bites, poison ivy, and other skin issues. It is often used in body detox products and skin products that help relieve insect stings, mushroom poisoning, poison ivy, cholera, bites, and inflammation. Many people (like me) also use it as a purifying facemask when mixed with water and clay.
- Anti-aging: Studies show activated charcoal prevents many cellular changes associated with aging, adrenal gland, and kidney function. It builds a better body defense mechanism by improving the adaptive functioning of essential organs like the liver, kidneys, and adrenals. It also slows the rate at which the brain becomes increasingly sensitive to toxins as we age, which makes for better cognitive functioning. A study showed activated charcoal’s powerful anti-aging properties and ability to increase the average lifespan of older test animals by approximately 34%.
- May improve heart health: Some studies show that activated charcoal may lower total cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipids in your blood as well as prevent sclerosis. In a recent study, patients with high cholesterol who took activated charcoal three times a day showed a 25% reduction in total cholesterol. They also doubled their HDL/LDL cholesterol ratio. Studies examining microscopic tissues show a daily dose of activated charcoal may prevent abnormal hardening (sclerosis) in heart and coronary blood vessels.
- May interact with medications: Since activated charcoal flushes out substances in the stomach and intestines, it can decrease how much medicine your body absorbs. If you are on any type of medication, you should absolutely consult your doctor before taking activated charcoal, as it will adsorb medications.
- It is not a cure-all: Even considering its known benefits, activated charcoal cannot serve as a quick fix for overeating or excessive drinking. It can suck out the toxic chemicals from the gastrointestinal tract only, not from the blood.
- You shouldn’t take this as a supplement long term, as it could be absorbing vitamins and minerals from your diet.
- Some people report constipation with higher doses, or long term use.
I personally like to take activated charcoal with Kefir, because of its probiotic and healing power to the gut.
In general Kefir is a better choice than yogurt as yogurt only contains a few strains of beneficial bacteria whereas kefir has 20 or more friendly bacteria and, unlike yogurt, some of these are aggressive strains that recolonize the gut. Adding probiotics to your diet is extremely important, and I realize that when I drink kefir my sugar cravings subside, which is probably because unfriendly bacteria feed off of refined sugar and refined flour, so when there is more friendly bacteria than unfriendly bacteria, our bodies don’t crave the things that feed the unfriendly bacteria!

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Northrop Grumman and L-3 MAS declared their intent to join forces on a variant of the Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) developed by Northrop Grumman to help Canada to better handle the continuous surveillance of its Arctic territories.
The system was named ‘Polar Hawk’. It has been specially designed to remain up in the air for extended time during harsh weather conditions across the area of open water environments in the Arctic as well as Earth's surface monitoring land, ice, and littoral.
According to VP and General Manager for Northrop Grumman's unmanned systems business, Duke Dufresne said that Northrop Grumman and L-3 MAS have joined together to create a surveillance system that will comply with the requirements stated in the Canada First Defence Strategy. The operational features of Polar Hawk have been uniquely adopted to expand Canada's current surveillance capabilities. It is also capable of enlarging its target to patrol large geographical areas in order to investigate the nation's widespread Arctic region from coast-to-coast through a single mission.
Polar Hawk can fly at 60,000 ft high through commercial air traffic and complex weather. It can extend over 22,000 km and capable of staying airborne for over 33 hours, day and night in any weather condition.
Polar Hawk can be integrated with a variety of instrumentation for carrying out science and environmental missions, as shown by NASA based on earlier versions of the Global Hawk UAS extending to 85 degrees north latitude. It can also achieve surveillance payloads and can be used for carrying out humanitarian missions.


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Pics of the European Honda Civic three-door hatch have been snapped well ahead of the car's official debut at the British Motor Show in July. As AutoExpress points out, the removal of the two small rear doors gives the three-door hatch a much simpler shape than its big bro. Look closely and you'll ...
We might not get another Acura RSX, but as it turns out, that might not be such a bad thing. AutoWeek spotted the Honda Civic Type-R testing in Germany recently (pictured), and had a deep thought: the publication is predicting hoping that the Type-R, the tippy-top model in the Civic lineup, ...
The Euro Civic Type-R has officially been let of out its cage, and its non-turbocharged (that’s refreshing) 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC engine generates about 197 horsepower of front-tire shredding fun. Alberto says it looks even better in person, and even though the Type R being shown in Geneva is ...

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Complex use cases in Service Management across sales, customer service, HR and IT interactions require flexible non-linear, multi-round conversations to deflect to a Virtual Assistant. Rulai’s MITIS™ (Mixed Initiatives and Tasks for Intelligent Services) technologies make it possible out-of-the-box.
Enterprises can utilize their existing knowledge such as manuals, websites, databases, and business processes to rapidly and accurately deploy Virtual Assistants on tailored use-cases thanks to Rulai’s AI Knowledge Module.
Often, company knowledge is fragmented inside of an organization. There may not even be consumable data for emerging business areas. Rulai’s AI enables cold-starts and improvements-as-we-go with an Ensemble Approach for unsupervised learning, transfer learning, active learning and deep learning technologies and proprietary data.
Rulai’s omni-channel engagement center, complemented by its domain and use-case specialized toolkits for optimal voice recognition and understanding, empower personalized customer journeys across every channel.
Rulai’s foundational conversational virtual assistant framework consists of a messaging connector, a natural language processing engine, and a dialog manager that takes user intent and outputs a response. Unlike other chatbots, Rulai’s dialog manager can robustly handle the complex and cumbersome conversations that are commonly encountered during the customer journey. This is the result of a highly-differentiated technological approach for the dialog manager’s back-end
Rulai’s architecture also differentiates itself by bringing in an Omni-channel Engagement Center and an AI Knowledge System with an expansive set of adapters. This architecture enables enterprises to rapidly consolidate and build off legacy systems to deploy at scale across customers and services while maintaining low overhead.
This powerful backend embeds seamlessly into existing websites using Rulai’s native Conversational UI with just a single-line snippet or integrates into apps, messaging, and call systems through API.
Our conversation design console allows your domain experts to:
“The platform offers strong dialogue management capabilities and allows business users to define dialogue workflows that can be deployed via drag-and-drop techniques, with no coding required. ”
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“Rulai differentiates by targeting a technical business audience. This doesn’t limit its power — it still supports complex, nonlinear conversations.”
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People find it frustrating to engage with chatbots due to their rigid, manually coded decision trees for dialog management.
Context switching is needed to deliver a user-friendly experience. Rulai’s third-level dialog manager handles context switching with our proprietary Mixed Initiatives and Tasks Intelligence System (MITIS™) technology, enabling chatbots to follow more than a single thread out of box.
Rulai chatbot can also detect and respond to multiple intents, resulting in a more natural interactive experience.
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Yesterday, amid a gala of rustling silk and stylish hats at the christening of Prince Louis, stood a rosy-cheeked nightclub entrepreneur taking his place as a godfather alongside proud grandparents Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.
One is tempted to wonder what special qualities of Guy Pelly merit his being granted such an honour. Was it for organising William's stag night, or might it have been for when, stripped to his boxers, he shimmied 40ft up a marquee during a Prince's Trust concert?
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Perhaps it was for his brush with authority for trying to break into Westonbirt Girls School in Gloucestershire, where, he reportedly said, he was 'looking for totty.' He has also twice been found guilty of drink-driving.
Yet now no one surely can doubt the intensity of the unshakeable bond between Prince William and his court jester pal, Guy Pelly.
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By including him as a godfather to his 11-week-old son, William has demonstrated not only their steadfast friendship but also a willingness to let bygones be bygones.
Pelly was a man, remember, who had tested every sinew of royal patience and whose weakness for high jinks had so often landed William and his brother Harry in hot water that courtiers spoke wistfully — if jokingly — of the days when troublesome figures could be banished from the kingdom.
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When, infamously, Harry was photographed wearing a Nazi uniform to a private fancy dress party, fun-loving Pelly was at his side dressed as the Queen, whom he apparently mimicked to great effect.
His raunchy clubs have, over time, been havens for Harry, certainly in the years before his marriage, and where he could always be certain the roped-off VIP room would be a sanctuary from camera-toting regulars.
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Such features may well prove useful when Prince Louis turns 18. Guy will be able to take him on a...
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Kurdish-Canadian rapper Dillin Hoox, based in Ottawa, Canada, recently released new visuals for his Diract Beats-produced single, “Spirit,” which sees him square off against his aggressive ego. Concrete Films swiftly works in two versions of Hoox in the video, with the two budding heads as he goes through the motions of his day; fighting hard to overcome his ego’s urges. So far it’s racked up over 25K views in under a week. The video comes in support of Hoox’s album debut, Life As I Know It, which is available on Spotify, iTunes, and other major outlets. Hoox has put together an impressive visual campaign for his album with a total of 7 out of 12 songs receiving video support. Check out the latest, “Spirit,” and a couple of other recent releases below.
The views of our contributors are their own, and not necessarily those of Boi-1da.


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Watermelons are delicious and refreshing in the summer heat. However, if you see one looking like this, do not eat it and here is why!
Watermelons have many health benefits, and they are tasty, but farmers do their best to boost the production and their revenues, too. That’s why you can see the watermelons looking like that. They do not taste well and can be dangerous for your health! Do not eat them!
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This story happened in China. Local farmers planted watermelons by acres, but eventually lost it all. The delicious green balls just cracked and rotted right in the fields. The farmers said they used no special chemical for growing them.
Researchers showed the commonly used fertilizer caused the disaster. Initially, it had to speed up the growth by at least two weeks and make watermelons 20 percent larger. However, the untimely rain made them grow too fast and crack on the field.
Moreover, when you cut a fruit fertilized by that chemical, you see pale color and many white seeds, instead of the black ones. It does not taste as sweet as it should. And the fruits may look odd or have an unusual shape.
Some scientists say that forchlorfenuron fertilizer is harmless for human health. Others claim it can evoke a range of problems with stomach, kidney and breathing troubles. So, if you see a fruit looking like that, do not eat it. To avoid consuming the unwholesome Chinese foods, shop locally from the manufacturers you know.

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A ten-year-old girl and her mother were found dead inside their New York City apartment Saturday afternoon and a man suffered a bullet wound to his head, police said.
Police responded to a call at a Bronx apartment at 1:30 p.m. Saturday from a frantic relative telling an officer that a child was not breathing, the New York Daily News reported.
A child told the relative who called the authorities that the ten-year-old was not breathing, police sources told the New York Post.
Police arrived at the residence to find two teenagers, a 15 and a 17-year-old, waiting for authorities. It is believed that the teens were related to the mother.
It is unclear how the woman and the child died, but the New York Police Department (NYPD) said the girl did not die from a gunshot wound.
NBC 4 New York reported that the man was taken to a local hospital with a bullet wound to the head, where he remains in critical condition.
Police are currently investigating the situation at the Bronx residence as an attempted double-murder-suicide.


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In this technology world, the current games have massive changes from start to end. However, developers in the gaming industry have led to high costs of game circulation by the overall centralized condition of operations as well as decreased further innovation. This absurd situation affects the next technological development. Instead of that, creating a game using blockchain technology create a revolution in the gaming industry. In this blockchain, technology games build with the smart contract to protect the transaction process.
The smart contract is a computer protocol which is also known as a crypto contract that can manage the digital transaction directly without any interruption. In addition, It is a decentralized system that allows authorized parties to access without intermediates. It transfers assets based on certain conditions. With, compare traditional system it is faster, cheaper, and more secure.
Alike a traditional contract, the smart contract is followed by the rules and penalties associated with the agreement. It also accomplishes those obligations automatically. It takes the information as input, valid through the contract rules, and executes the action by the contractual method. These contracts are in blockchain technology, a decentralized ledger that also underpins bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. It has some specific rules which are accessible by everyone and it cannot be changed.
DApp is developed on a blockchain which is more safe and more secure. In a game development team, they release the latest plans and modules, gamers can check the smart contract entirely at any time. While using the smart contract it will help to avoid trust issues between gamers and game developers. Gamers can get the exact information of other players with a simple search. Transparent information will improve the relationship between all the gamers.
A smart contract is a little bit complex, and its potential goes apart from the simple transaction of assets. Based on the crowdfunding agreements of financial derivatives they can execute a wide range of transaction processes. Traditionally, lawyers and banks won the people's trust to handle legal contract papers. Now, it all comes under smart contract hands. It reduces the pay of lawyers and bank fees. In addition, smart contract especially works in legal and financial fields to simplify the process and allow automation routine. It not only allows the automatic process, yet also manages behavior, and smart contract potential shows in risk management and auditing.
The video gaming industry is very fast growing. Competition is increasing and it's hard to seel the game. The current estimation of the video game market is nearly $110, B. Blockchain technology creates a possibility for peer-to-peer transactions. It is being disseminated because of its incredible quality such as decentralization, transparency, minimal margins, and democratization. The specific system problem is solved by a smart contract in the gaming industry. Gamers are showing their interest to play decentralized games. Compared with traditional games it gives more trust and secured transactions.
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When it comes to self-improvement goals and the traditional re-boot moment at midnight on New Year’s Eve, the word “resolution” refers to the notion that one will be steadfast in the pursuit of those goals. It encapsulates an idea that one will have an unshakable devotion to this pursuit. “From this point forward, nothing will obstruct or sidetrack me. I am resolute.”
Resolution, in the world of graphics, is a measure of how much information is inherent in an image. It’s a function of how many colored squares are present in a given area to collectively build an image. The smaller the squares, the more you can fit, and the more accurately you can represent the details of an image. In theory, the more information you have, the more clearly you can see the image.
Everything is the sum of its component parts. Pixels on a screen. Dots on paper. Atoms in a physical structure. Lives in half-remembered episodes. All stitched together into something meaningful by our brains. Even the images we directly see are really just a series of reactions to light as transmitted by individual photoreceptor cells. Look at a map of the distribution of cones and rods on the surface of a human retina. Each is an individual component, separate from its neighbors by a little bit of space. When all those discrete bits of information are interpreted by the brain, the gaps are filled in. The data filling the gaps is interpolated. So, in the visual world, when there is more information, there is less interpolation, and greater clarity. A truer representation. Higher resolution.
In life, however, it seems the opposite is true. The less information we have about a situation, the more clearly we believe we understand it. You may notice this is the way the least well-informed are often the most strident and vociferous in their opinions. Our brains fill in the gaps with preconceived notions and conjecture based on our limited experiences, and we think we have a clear picture. Anything we don’t know, we take on faith, and we lean heavily upon confirmation bias. It’s a substitute for knowledge. Perhaps it’s easier that way, because when we dig deeper, when we discover more details, things become murkier. With more information, the picture gets more complicated, but decidedly less clear. There are more little gaps for our brains to fill, rather than a few big ones, and we lose the illusion of clarity. Maybe that’s why they say ignorance is bliss. It’s easier. It’s easier to see in black and white. You can be more judgmental and you can claim to have all the answers.
The older I get, and the more I think I have learned, the farther away I seem to fall from any hope for clarity. Clarity is a mirage. A lovely concept, but unattainable. You think you see something, you think you understand something. But you don’t. You don’t perceive anything clearly. You just believe you do. Aha… belief. Faith. Faith emerges from the absence of clarity. Maybe faith is a word for the interpolated data that fills in the gaps. It helps us complete the picture, based upon incomplete data, again, often colored by our preconceptions and biases.
In 2020, I don’t expect to achieve any greater clarity about life. This won’t be part of my self-improvement program for the year. Because I have no confidence in my ability to make any appreciable gains in that regard. However, I do expect to add to my general knowledge base. I intend to read, observe, explore, and contemplate. The irony, is that, if my aforementioned thoughts on the matter are true, then these activities will leave me even more confused about life in general. Oh, well… so much for 20/20 vision.


Liverpool v Manchester United: The greatest north-west derby encounters
Liverpool travel to Old Trafford in the unusual position of being favourites
This Sunday is a day for derbies and things kick off with Liverpool's visit to Old Trafford to take on their old rivals Manchester United.
Liverpool have not won at the ground since their 4-1 demolition of United in 2009, but given the respective performances of both sides this season, they must go into the match as strong favourites.
Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge have been the Premier League's most lethal strikeforce this campaign and against a struggling United midfield and defence, many predict they could run riot.
Things continue to go from bad to worse for David Moyes, seemingly out of the race for Champions League qualification and two goals down to Olympiakos in the tournament itself, a derby defeat would add insult to the repeat injuries of this season.
Can they reclaim some pride and upset the form book in the process, or will Liverpool gain the upper hand as their own title challenge still rumbles on?
As the memorable encounters in the gallery above show, this fixture will always have the potential to be a classic.
Co-creator Mark Gatiss dropped some very intriguing hints ahead of the BBC drama's return next year
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India is reportedly preparing to propose a sweeping new bill banning all cryptocurrency use in the country, according to Reuters. The bill would criminalize possession, mining, issuance, trading, and transferring of any crypto asset, leaving crypto owners six months to liquidate their assets before facing penalties. According to a January government agenda viewed by Reuters, the Indian government has plans to develop its own national digital currency.
India’s ban takes aim at digital currencies, but certain aspects of the ban, like its restriction on cryptomining, could limit other blockchain applications that make use of the distributed ledger technology as well.
Though many countries have begun regulating certain digital currencies or placing limitations on transactions, India’s bill would make it the first major country to ban all activities related to cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency and blockchain legislation is complex and varies widely from country to country. Bolivia, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, and Vietnam, for example, all currently have wide-reaching legislation banning crypto activities, while others like Japan, Germany, and the United States have looser restrictions. Others still like China have gone a different route, opting instead to impose strict regulations on cryptocurrency, but embrace blockchain for other nonfinancial use cases. China reiterated its commitment to state-sanctioned blockchain last year with the development of a government-back blockchain infrastructure network called the Blockchain-Based Service Network.
India’s crypto ban would limit the use of cryptocurrency, but the government still reportedly wants to support alternative blockchain innovations. Digital currencies made up around one-third of global companies’ current use cases for blockchain, according to a 2020 Deloitte Insights survey. So, while cryptocurrencies are significant, they are far from the only emerging blockchain application—a notion some Indian legislators are trying to keep in mind ahead of any large-scale crypto ban. In a statement obtained by Business Standard, India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said regulators aren’t “shutting all options,” and “will allow certain windows for people to do experiments on blockchain, bitcoins, or cryptocurrency.” Though Sitharaman said the fintech industry “depends on such experiments,” these would likely exist within a framework where India’s digital currency reigns supreme.
Still, even with that assurance, uncertainty surrounding India’s proposed restrictions—especially regarding cryptomining—may leave blockchain companies and innovators feeling uneasy.

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu stated that in the event that a negotiation ground is not established towards a solution in Geneva on the basis of sovereign equality, we will decide how to proceed in Cyprus together with Turkey which is the heart of the security and interests of the Turkish nation in the Eastern Mediterranean. Ertuğruloğlu added “The only option for the Turkish Cypriots is not to be a partner of the Greek Cypriots”
In his interview with the Turkish News Agency (TAK), regarding his expectations about the 5+UN unofficial meeting planned to be held in April, Minister Ertuğruloğlu said that he does not expect to experience anything different from the processes that have been carried out in various ways in the past 50 years. Upon reminding the “loose federation” discussions of the Greek Cypriot side and the UN Secretary General’s statement “I am open to new ideas”, Minister Ertuğruloğlu said “I hope I’m wrong but I think that the Greek Cypriot side will not give up this advantageous position regarding its unjust EU membership and unjust treatment as the ‘Republic of Cyprus’ at the UN Security Council.”
Furthermore, Minister Ertuğruloğlu stressed that in the event that a common ground to start the negotiation process is not established in Geneva, we will decide what to do together with motherland Turkey. “The Cyprus issue is a national cause and not only the cause of the Turkish Cypriots”.
Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu also pointed out that the Turkish Cypriot side had been thrown out of the partnership by force of arms despite the fact that it was based on political equality, the Turkish Cypriot side has been negotiating for the goal of a bi-communal, bi-zonal federation based on political equality for 52 years.
Minister Ertuğruloğlu said, “It is naive to aim at only political equality because the results of the 1960 Republic are obvious. Why would the Greek Cypriots say yes to such a partnership in their current position?”
Noting that demanding a more strong ground which the Greek Cypriot side cannot disrupt and if it does, both sides will be able to take part in the international community with their own status, and that this is only possible with sovereign equality, Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu said, “Therefore, our only option in life is not to be partners with the Greek Cypriots”.
Regarding the Maraş initiative, Ertuğruloğlu pointed out that it is not an initiative that affects any personal property, but that it will continue.
Minister Ertuğruloğlu said, “The important thing here is that Maraş will be opened under the Turkish administration. The Greek Cypriots can forget Maraş, which has always been proposed to them as a bargaining element in the negotiations. Those who now want to claim their property and live there will be allowed to come and live under the Turkish administration”.


Part-time Lecturer of Woodwinds and Music Appreciation
Taiki Azuma currently serves as a Part-Time Lecturer of Applied Woodwinds, teaching chamber music, woodwind methods, and applied woodwinds at Fayetteville State University. He is a Doctoral Candidate in saxophone performance and is dual-enrolled in Post Baccalaureate Certificate programs in Oboe Performance and Music Education at UNC-Greensboro, where he holds a graduate teaching assistantship.
As a soloist and chamber musician he has performed at/with as Carnegie Hall (NY), Smetana Hall (Czech Republic), William C. Byrd International Young Artists Competition (Flint, MI), International Saxophone Symposium, Piedmont Wind Symphony, Florida Wind Symphony, Western Piedmont Symphony, Durham Symphony, International Double Reed Symposium, North American Saxophone Alliance National and Regional Conferences, NASA Quartet Competition, MTNA Chamber Music Competition, National Intercollegiate Band (principal), Boca Sinfonia, as well as appearing in the inaugural TEDx Delray Beach in 2013 as a featured performer with the Qualia Saxophone Quartet.
He has commissioned, premiered, and performed a number of new works and transcriptions/arrangements for saxophone and woodwinds at various instrumental conferences and clinics as both a soloist and chamber musician as a member of the Ren Duo with Dr. Xin Gao (a saxophone duo that focuses on the performance of renewed and transcribed repertoire) and with the Sirocco Reed Quintet (2017 New Music Greensboro Artists-in-Residence and featured performers of ClarinetFest 2019). His arrangements and transcriptions have been featured most recently on the Chamber Music evening concert at the North American Saxophone Alliance Region 7 Conference in March 2019, as a Guest Artist at Truman State University in April 2019, Carolina Sax Fest in February 2018 and as a performer at both the 2018 North American Saxophone Alliance National Conference and International Saxophone Symposium.
As a multiple woodwind artist, Taiki is in demand as an instructor, clinician and performer across all woodwinds and can be heard in many of the area's musical theatre productions, having performed in 15 different shows in the 2018-2019 season. He has performed twice at the International Double Reed Symposium as a masterclass performer for Alex Klein, former principal oboist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Dr. Michelle Vigneau, Professor of Oboe at UT-Memphis. His research on the connection of body and sound has been presented at various venues including the 2019 Midwestern Conductor's Symposium in Kirksville, MO.
Taiki obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami on a full music and academic scholarship double-majoring in music and pre-med and an MA in Instrumental Wind Conducting at Florida Atlantic University. His teachers include Dale Underwood (former principal saxophonist of the US Navy Band), Steven Stusek, Mary-Ashley Barret (oboe), Carla-Copeland Burns (flute), Michael Burns (bassoon), and Kyle Prescott (conducting). He has completed additional studies with world-renowned saxophonist, Nobuya Sugawa, as a student of the 25th Hamamatsu International Wind Academy in Japan.
Taiki currently serves as the Global Representative for BREATHTAKING Co., Ltd. Woodwind Accessories based out of Hiroshima, Japan. He is a member of the North American Saxophone Alliance, International Clarinet Association, National Flute Association, and International Double Reed Symposium as well as an alumnus of the Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity.
Starting Fall of 2019, he will be the Part-time Lecturer of Saxophone and Music Appreciation at UNC-Pembroke as well as the Adjunct Professor of Oboe/Flute at Lenoir-Rhyne University.


About Charter Schools
Free, Public, Open to All
Charter schools are free, public schools that operate independently from traditional school districts. Like district schools, charter schools are publicly funded, but operate independently. A charter school’s independence comes with increased accountability. Any charter not fulfilling their educational mission runs the risk of being closed by their respective authorizer.
New York’s two charter school authorizers— the New York Board of Regents and SUNY Charter Schools Institute— manage and approve the “charters” under which these schools operate.
This model gives educators more freedom in creating specialized curricula, thus allowing students and families more flexibility in choosing an education that is right for them.
The children of New York deserve a learning experience as unique and diverse as they are.
That’s why 150,000 students are enrolled in free, public charter schools across the state that encourage a specially-designed education.
Charter School FAQ
What are charter schools and what makes them unique?
Charter schools are public schools that offer personalized learning experiences for students, no matter their needs, circumstances, and learning styles. Charter schools offer freedom and flexibility for families in choosing a type of education of their children and schools have more flexibility to innovate and implement unique programs for students.
Are charter schools free to attend?
Charter schools, as public schools, are free to attend.
How are charter schools funded?
Charters schools are primarily funded through the state of New York, and may also receive funding from federal or foundational grants. Charter schools typically receive less public funding than nearby traditional district schools.
How does a student enroll in a charter school?
Charter schools have an open admissions process during their enrollment period, typically in the early spring. According to the terms of their charter agreement, charter schools have a specified number of seats available for each grade level. If there are more applications than seats available, charter schools will conduct a randomized public lottery. Once a student is chosen through the lottery, they cannot be turned down for any reason.
Who can attend a charter school?
Charter schools are open to all students, no matter their ZIP code. When there are more applicants than seats available, charter schools must hold a random public lottery to admit students. Charter schools are held accountable for meeting enrollment and retention targets for disadvantaged groups of students.
How is the performance of a charter school evaluated?
Charters are initially allotted a term of 5 years by one of the two statewide charter school authorizers — the SUNY Board of Trustees or the New York State Board of Regents. As a part of this process, the school creates a charter, or plan, that includes standards for test performance, graduation rates (if applicable) and operational requirements to which it is held accountable. A school’s authorizer performs an annual audit which can include written reports and site visits to determine if the school is meeting the standards set forth in its charter. When it is up for renewal, a school that is deemed to have successfully met these requirements are allowed to continue operating for up to 5 more years at a time. Schools that have not met their requirements may receive additional conditions to meet to continue operating, given shorter renewal term limits, or may even be closed.
Are charter school teachers required to be certified?
In New York, teachers in a given charter school are required to have standard teaching certifications, with the exception of up to 30% or 5 teachers (whichever is less), who may possess other qualifying credentials or requisite experience.
How do charter school students perform relative to other students?
Charter school students are often outpacing and improving faster than their traditional public school peers. More than 80% of public charter school students in New York are outpacing their traditional public school peers in year over year academic improvement in math and English Language Arts.


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A clash over outdoor dining
Mayor Michelle Wu stated that she is considering ending all outdoor dining in the North End restaurant, as expressed in a letter obtained by WCVB. The letter came out after restaurant owners in the neighborhood signaled frustration over a $7,500 fee, along with monthly parking fees, required for outdoor dining in the area. These restaurants also have later start and end dates than eateries in the rest of the city, when it comes to outdoor dining. If the North End restaurant are not able to work with the regulations, Wu said that she may close down outdoor dining completely.
“In two public community meetings convened over the past two months, residents expressed deep opposition to any form of outdoor dining or pleaded with the City to take a more active role in mitigating community impacts,” wrote Wu, in the letter. “They described themselves as at their wit’s end after two seasons of unprecedented intrusion on neighborhood life. As believers in the benefits of outdoor dining, we crafted the North End program in an effort to try one last time to strike the right balance with thoughtful spacing, time limitations, increased safety protections, and other resources necessary to mitigate the impacts on parking, trash, rodents, and public safety. Many North End residents have called for ending outdoor dining altogether in the neighborhood. If a critical mass of restaurant owners also believe this program is unworkable as proposed, then I am prepared to rescind North End outdoor dining before the start of this season.”
This letter was released just before a group of North End restaurants stated, on March 25, that they will pursue legal action if the current rules remain as they are.
Shira Laucharoen is a reporter based in Boston. She currently serves as the assistant director of the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism. In the past she has written for Sampan newspaper, The Somerville Times, Scout Magazine, Boston Magazine, and WBUR.


A year ago, I was watching season one of Money and Violence for the first time since everyone I knew spoke so highly of the series.
I was actually surprised of how good the season was and ended up watching the full 26-episodes within two days.
Most series lack creativity and originality. However, Money and Violence embodies both by showcasing a true life version of the mean streets of Brooklyn, NY.
One of the reasons why this series became such a cult favorite in receiving over 28 million YouTube views and high praise from the entertainment industry, is because the story-line and characters are relatable.
For example, Shiesty Shay reminds me of a close relative of mine I had a physical altercation with once I found out she was sleeping with my boyfriend at that time.
Rafe, reminds me of my uncle Jamie, who is the patriarch of my family and often share stories of his youth in “literally” running the streets of Brooklyn, to install wisdom into my cousins and I.
More importantly, I’m sure all New Yorkers can say they know someone who is like Grimey Tai. I know several people who remind me of this character lol.
Even though season one ended with a bang, the season two trailer definitely looks promising in bringing to light many unanswered questions that left us wanting to know more about these characters.
Season 2, will air on Tidal on February 9th and you can watch the trailer here, on Cloud9 TV.
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A molecular biology postdoctoral position is available to study the impact of endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) on mammalian development and evolution at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD. Our laboratory uses a multi-disciplinary approach combining molecular, biochemical, genetic, cellular, and computational approaches to explore the biological functions of ERVs, primarily in the mouse model. Much of our current work revolves around the study of the rapidly evolving KRAB-zinc finger protein family of transcriptional repressors that appear to evolve in response to invading ERVs. The candidate will have access to ample resources for cutting edge genetic technologies and NGS applications and outstanding stipend support.
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences with experience in next generation sequencing approaches and data analysis. Experience with mouse genetics, CRISPR/Cas9 engineering, and ES/iPS culture is a plus.
Send a coverletter, a CV with bibliography, a brief description of research experience and interests, and the names of 3 references with contact information (including phone numbers) to todd.macfarlannih.gov.
The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.


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Now what's that all about if Roth withdrawals are supposed to be tax free? Why would basis matter? I suspect the revenue camel is sticking his nose under the tent. Nothing nearly so nefarious.If you make an early withdrawal from a Roth, your basis matters very much. Only your basis can be withdrawn tax free in an early distribution. Earnings included in an early distribution are taxed and penalized. The forms merely need a place to work that basis into the calculations.--Peter
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Philadelphia Psychiatrist and Therapist Encourages Embracing Diverse Emotions
CFR is happy to have Dr. Jennifer Trinh, a psychiatrist and therapist from Philadelphia, as a valuable team member.
In this blog, Dr. Trinh discusses her medical and psychiatric training journey, emphasizing the role of cultural empathy in effective therapy. With a background from Temple University and the University of Maryland Medical Center, Dr. Trinh’s psychiatric and therapeutic approaches are deeply rooted in understanding and connecting with patients and clients across cultural boundaries.
Dr. Trinh explains the importance of personalized mental health goals and collaborative therapy plans that incorporate psychotherapy and medication management. She advocates for a therapeutic process that respects and understands diverse backgrounds, emphasizing that therapy’s meaningful work involves time, commitment, and openness to change.
Finally, Dr. Trinh underscores the transformative power of culturally empathetic therapy in fostering deeper self-understanding and emotional well-being.
My Mental Health Education Emphasized Cultural Empathy in Therapy
I completed medical school and a general psychiatry residency at Temple University. After, I finished training in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Maryland Medical Center/Sheppard Pratt Health System in Baltimore.
CFR’s strong mission and dedication to providing high-quality care with a focus on mental health education and service via CFR’s community programs attracted me. I was excited and grateful to join a group of empathetic, passionate, and talented individuals.
I have always loved how books, music, and film can tap into raw, shared human emotions across nations, cultures, and languages. By enjoying and talking about art, we can relate to characters, other fans, and the creators and learn more about ourselves. Everyone has at least one beloved song, book, or movie/TV show that resonates well with them and can evoke joy, even on an overcast, not-so-great day.
Psychiatry & Therapy for Diverse Emotions
The first session with me is more structured than a follow-up session, consisting of many questions to gather a detailed history. I find it helpful to start with open-ended questions to let patients direct the conversation and tell me their stories. Then, I follow up with specific questions to get a comprehensive initial picture.
Setting mental health goals in collaboration with you is critical to my efforts to improve your mental health. I collaborate with my patients to establish personalized treatment plans and objectives. I work alongside various healthcare professionals, such as therapists, Primary Care Physicians, and specialists, to guarantee alignment in our approach to patient care.
Mental Health Goals & Mental Well-Being Support: My Therapeutic Approaches
People enter therapy with various goals that often evolve, get replaced, or expand throughout their treatment. At the heart of these varied goals is a common desire to know and understand oneself profoundly.
Whether you’re struggling with depression and anxiety or any other mental health condition, my role in therapy is to support, guide, and sometimes challenge my patients to help them progress in their goals while maintaining a warm and safe space. For example, I offer psychotherapy (with or without medication management) and medication management only (for example, if someone already has a therapist).
I offer therapy with or without medication management, so if you already have a therapist, I can provide you with exclusive medication management.
Advice for Someone Hesitant about Starting Therapy
The decision to start therapy can certainly be daunting and overwhelming.
My advice is to take your time finding a good therapist. It may take several tries. Think about how they present themselves and approach questions you may have. Are they listening and observing closely, or do they seem distracted?
It is important to keep an open mind. A prior unfulfilling experience does not mean therapy “doesn’t work” for you. Maybe you and the therapist didn’t work well together, or life circumstances made it hard to participate fully in therapy.
Meaningful work in therapy is a commitment with time and vulnerability, but it is an empowering investment in yourself that can completely change your life.
Philadelphia psychiatrist and therapist Dr. Trinh is accepting new clients. Want to book an appointment with a CFR mental health professional?
Philadelphia psychiatrist and therapist Dr. Jennifer Trinh accepts new clients online and in person. Contact Dr. Trinh if you have questions about mental health issues or want to request an appointment.
CFR has been a visionary in mental health care since 1932. CFR Staff Therapists and Psychiatrists offer over 20 different therapy types, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR). If you or your family members are experiencing mental health problems, see our Therapist & Psychologist Directory to find a therapist or psychiatrist near you.
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Tanner's focus on AMS, MEMS and, now, the IoT-edge are making it even more ripe for integration with other Mentor tools.
Mentor will present seven papers during the ARMTech Con and a dedicated session, and exhibit at Booth #606.
Mentor, a Siemens business, has released details on its varied activities at DAC 2017, ranging from panels to technical papers.
Three Mentor divisions - Embedded, PADS and Tanner EDA - will present their latest innovations during the conference and exhibition in Nuremberg next week.
On-demand seminar explains how to exploit recently announced integration of Tanner and Eldo suites for sensor, IoT and other design types.
Catch up with the vendor's plans for the ARM technical conference in Santa Clara later this month.
Stability is the watchword as AMS and MEMS specialist Tanner retains much of its independence - a 'start-up with a billion-dollar company behind us'.
Following Mentor's acquisition of Tanner EDA, management expect the integration will help with a drive into IoT applications and systems that need to go beyond standard IC lithography.
Tanner EDA has completed the port of its HiPer Silicon design suite to work with the OpenAccess database, providing better interoperability with foundry process design kits (PDKs) and with other vendors’ IC design tools as well as providing better support for multiple users accessing the same design.
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It is well known that thermal stability is the most important factor in high temperature heat transfer fluid performance and economy. Particularly for systems operating above 250°C or 500°F—typical of chemical, polymer, synthetic fiber and other processing applications—thermal stability is essential to ensure that the heat transfer system will perform reliably and fluid service life will not be compromised.
However, thermal stability alone is not enough. The right chemistry is also required to ensure that any fluid degradation that may occur during normal operation does not produce sludge that can reduce system performance, increase maintenance expenses and lead to costly shutdowns, resulting in lost productivity.
For unpressurized and low-pressure heat transfer systems, diaryl alkyl heat transfer fluids, such as Dowtherm RP Fluid, offer greater thermal stability and cleaner operation than fluids based on partially hydrogenated terphenyl or dibenzyl toluene chemistry.


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At CONXEMAR the entire processing industry, distributors, importers and exporters of frozen seafood products will meet.
In 2016 there were more than 30,020 visitors from 106 countries at CONXEMAR, and 588 exhibitors from 43 countries. The Norwegian Seafood Council, together with Innovation Norway, invites you to visit our stand and to a seafood dinner.
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Alfa Romeo 4C
At Geneva Motor Show in 2011, Alfa Romeo for the first time showed a concept of future compact sporty coupe 4C, but the production version made its debut just two years later, in the same place – at the exhibition in the Swiss capital. Compared with the concept, commodity option Alfa Romeo 4C looks virtually unchanged, except perhaps some other lighting and mirrors. Overall length of 2-door Alfa Romeo is slightly less than four meters, width - 2000 mm, height - 1810 mm, and the wheelbase is 2400 mm.
Abbreviation 4C is originated from the glorious past of the brand Alfa Romeo and its sporting traditions, although only indicates the number of cylinders. In the period between 1920 and 1960, in races Alfa Romeo cars glittered with the index 6C, today, this role is holded by Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. What's new rear-drive coupe to a mid-engine layout, its acronym 4C indicates a 1.8 petrol engine with turbocharging, direct injection and variable valve timing. This completely aluminum engine of 1750 "cubes" carries a 240 hp and 350 nm, with 80% of torque available from 1700 rev / min. Oh, it would be so symbolic if Alfa Romeo 4C accelerates to hundreds in 4 seconds, but alas the coupe requires half second more.
Alfa Romeo 4C - the brainchild of designer Lorenzo Ramachoti hands who, according to him was inspired by the image of the legendary coupe Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale, shining in the sixties of the last century. The sporty coupe turned out incredibly attractive, moderately aggressive and neat. In its appearance there is no unnecessary detail, and all the stamps and reliefs not only play the role of a designer, but also actively participate in the formation of air flow, forcing Alfa Romeo 4C literally glued to the track, ensuring unforgettable feelings during any trip.
As befits a real supercar, the basis of new Alfa 4C is covered with carbon fiber monocoque, which weighs only 65 pounds. Parts of the chassis and fastenings of a roof are made from aluminum, and the body is completely made of low-density and high-strength composite, which is 20% lighter than steel. Thanks to compound advanced materials the net weight of the car is only 895 kg. Such a small mass, by the way, allowed to refuse the amplifier of a wheel that improved controllability.
In total Alfa Romeo plans to release only 2,500 coupe 4C for the price as low as around $60,000 - $65,000. Sales of the new product launched in the late 2013th, and this model was the first in the line, which the Italian company back to the U.S. market. To the U.S market is planned to deliver a thousand cars, a thousand will be sold in Europe, and the remaining five will be distributed to the markets of other countries.
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CHRYSLER 8-Cut All Locks - AeroLock TO-93 (Y157 / Y159)
|# of Keys:||256|
This set works on all locks using code series M1-2619 so from around 1998-up to current.
This set is ringed in pairs of keys grouped to work the door lock first. Once you find a key that turns in the door one of the two keys on the ring will work the ignition. You can to strait to the ignition but you may have to try all 256 keys. If you start at the door lock you will only have to try 128 keys at the most!
Use this set for ALL LOCKS on those older Chryslers that use the Y157/Y159 key blank and M1-2619 code series. Gives you spaces 1-8. 256 keys in this set.
One of the oldest tricks in the book for automotive locksmiths, try-out keys give you a simple way to make replacement keys for your customers. We are a distributor of Aero Lock, the top producer of automotive try-out keys for locksmiths.
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UFO was a product from HUSS Park Attractions. It is a development on the generic Round-Up ride type and was introduced in 1978.
The ride holds 48 people in twelve four-person gondolas positioned at the perimeter of a disk 20 metre in diameter. Within each gondola, riders stand facing inward. Bars prevent riders falling out, however centrifugal "force" pins riders against the wall of the ride anyway as it spins. The ride beings as the disk starts to spin. Once it has reached its maximum speed, an arm lifts and tilts the disk. At its highest point, the disk is at an almost 90-degree angle relative to the ground - significantly steeper than other Round-Up rides.
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|UFO||Darien Lake||USA||1982||Closed 2012||Unknown|
|In storage (last operated 2012)
|Wilde Knight Mares||Canada's Wonderland||Canada||1981||Operating||1981|
- ↑ "UFO". Amusement Ride Extravaganza. https://www.ride-extravaganza.com/thrill/ufo/.