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Women Teaching for Change: Gender, Class and Power
Bloomsbury Academic, 1988 - 174 páginas
Applying theory to practice, Women Teaching for Change reveals the complexity of being a feminist teacher in a public school setting, in which the forces of sexism, racism, and classism, which so characterize society as a whole, are played out in multiracial, multicultural classrooms. A fine book, a rich melding of critical theory in education, feminist literature, and pedagogical experience and expertise. Maxine Green, Columbia University
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GENDER , RACE , AND CLASS IN CLASSROOM DISCOURSE Feminist teaching in a public high school takes place within the culture of the wider school , and the institutional structure itself limits and shapes classroom discourse .
For the teacher , the text was part of a discourse she had clearly established in her own mind . This particular class was part of a larger structure of knowledge and meaning ; she wanted to develop a theory of so- cialization in order ...
In these feminist - taught classrooms , we can see the ways that gen- der , class , and race subjectivities lead to different readings of class- room discourse and different forms of resistance on the part of students .
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CHAPTER TWO Feminist Analyses of Gender
CHAPTER THREE Feminist Methodology
CHAPTER FOUR The Dialectics of Gender in
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Referencias a este libro
Practice Makes Practice: A Critical Study of Learning to Teach, Revised Edition
Deborah P. Britzman
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Identity and Language Learning: Gender, Ethnicity and Educational Change
Sin vista previa disponible - 2000


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Jamaica and the Caribbean
The Caribbean offers a variety of all-inclusive resorts, with Jamaica leading the pack. Jamaica is also know for the home of Bob Marley, jerk chicken, and reggae music.
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- Montego Bay: Popular for its duty-free shopping, cruise line terminal and a series of white-sand beaches, Montego Bay is Jamaica’s premiere tourists’ destination. It also happens to be the second largest city in Jamaica after Kingston, the capital.
- Negril: This romantic destination is situated on Seven Mile beach which is best known for its diving and snorkeling sites. Seven Mile Beach is also considered on of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Negril is also know form some of the best parties and nightlife.
- Ocho Rios: This charming city is best known for adventure, luxury plazas and Dunns River Falls. One of the best things about Jamaica is that you can practically visit the beach at any time during the year.

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High Labour Costs = Fewer Jobs
Most people intuitively know that the worst thing government can do in the middle of the deepest recession in 70 years is enact policies that increase the expected cost of labour. Yet that is exactly what happened last spring, with the passage of the health care reform bill, says John C. Goodman, president, CEO and Kellye Wright Fellow at the National Center for Policy Analysis.
Right now, it is estimated that the cost of the health plan everyone will be required to have is $4,750 a year for individuals and $12,250 for families.
That translates into a minimum health benefit of $2.28 an hour (individual coverage) and $5.89 an hour (family coverage) for full-time employees.
In four years' time, the minimum cost of labour will be a $7.25 cash wage and a $5.89 health wage (family), for a total of $13.14 an hour.
Imagine you are an employer. You certainly are not going to pay an employee more than his value to the organisation, and competition from other employers will tend to prevent you from paying less, says Goodman.
If the government forces you to spend more on health insurance, you will have to spend less in wages in order to pay for the mandated benefits.
For above-average-wage employees, expect wage stagnation for the next four years, as employers use potential wage increases to pay for expanded health benefits instead.
At the low end of the wage scale, however, the effects of this new law are going to be devastating – $10-an-hour workers and their employers cannot afford $6-an-hour health insurance.
This is undoubtedly why fast-food giant McDonald's told the federal government that it was considering dropping its health insurance for 30,000 employees. The next step will be to drop their jobs. No doubt millions of other workers will be in the same boat, says Goodman.
Source: John C. Goodman, High Labor Costs = Fewer Jobs, USA Today, January 16, 2011.
For text: http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2011-01-17-editorial17_ST1_N.htm
For more on Health Issues: http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?Article_Category=16
First published by the National Center for Policy Analysis, United States
FMF Policy Bulletin/ 25 January 2011
FMF Policy Bulletin
Publish date: 02 February 2011
The views expressed in the article are the author’s and are not necessarily shared by the members of the Foundation.

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Lorna Wilhelm Livingston – Tympani
How long have you been playing and when did you start? (School, age, etc.)
I began piano at 9 years old, violin at 11 years old, accordion at 15 years old, tympani at 16 years old — and on through college. Then I had a BIG hiatus for 52-1/2 years until resuming tympani.
What other groups (if any) have you played in over the years or are you currently playing in? Please include military.
In the ’40’s I played accordion professionally. I have played in MN State Band and Brooklyn community band. Currently I play in the Iowa State University Alumni Marching Band (32 yrs), Richfield Symphonic Band (11 yrs), Normandale College Band (11 yrs),
Northern Winds Concert Band (4-1/2 yrs), Mpls. Police Band (2-1/2 yrs), and Westwood Synod Senior Band (2 yrs).
Have you played continuously, or did your instrument gather dust in the closet for several years? What brought you back?
My husband wouldn’t allow me to play in ANY bands after we were married (Bummer!). TWO WEEKS after he entered the VA Home, we attended a concert there by the Richfield Band, and the NEXT DAY I phoned the director, and asked if I could understudy the Tympani player. After audition night I replaced their Tympani player. Two weeks after that I was invited to Normandale Band, etc., etc. Even though I was RUSTY (after 52-1/2 years!) I am making up for lost time.
What do you like about playing in Northern Winds?
It gave me an EXCELLENT excuse to vacate a VERY AMETEUR Community Band–plus it is closer to home.
Anything else you would like to include: Current employment, school, (music degree), retirement, family—whatever you would like known about you!!
I have a B.S. Degree (Textiles & Clothing) and taught in Singer Sewing Centers until my babies came. I have been teaching Adult Education classes for Mpls. Public Schools at S.W. High School (Slipcovers, Window Shades, Draperies) since 1974.
I have 2 sons (Air Force Academy grads–now ret.), 2 daughters (formerly–1 Air Force, other Army), 1 daughter (formerly skater in Ice Capades), 5 grandchildren. NONE of my family lives in the Twin Cities area. I am also a volunteer at the airport’s Armed Forces Service Center (my weekly shift is midnight-4am Fri.) PLUS am one of the 2 dozen ‘Meet-N-Greeters’ for troop planes when they come through MSP for refueling on way to and from ‘over there’. So far we have met 268 flights, and over 67,000 troops since we began our ‘Mobile Canteen’ to their gates in April, 2007.

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An ongoing debate between medical marijuana caregivers and large commercial marijuana producers in Michigan over the role and rights of caregivers is now the subject of legislation introduced September 14 by Michigan legislators.
Introduced as the Michigan Cannabis Safety Act, and reflected in Michigan House Bills 5300-5302, the legislation would limit the amount of marijuana that caregivers could grow and distribute.
- The legislation would reduce the number of patients allowed per caregiver from five to one, beginning March 21, 2022. This would limit the amount of plants a caregiver could grow at one time from 60 to 12 plants, with an additional 12 plants allowed for personal use.
- The amount of harvested marijuana that a caregiver could keep on hand would be reduced from 15 ounces to 5 ounces.
- Caregivers would have to register for a Specialty Medical Grower license, pursuant to which growers would be required to pay $500 application fees and have marijuana undergo safety testing.
- Marijuana plants would also have to be grown in an indoor, secure facility.
As we addressed in a recent post, proponents of the bill argue that having unlicensed caregivers leads to public health and safety risks, and contributes greatly to billions in black market sales of marijuana in Michigan.
Activists who oppose the new licensing proposal argue that the Michigan Cannabis Safety Act would make Michigan marijuana users more dependent on large cannabis companies, which in turn would result in higher prices. Around 100 people rallied in support of individual caregivers at the State Capitol on September 15, a day after the new legislation was introduced.
We will continue to keep you apprised of further developments in this debate. In the meantime, if you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Paul Mallon or your Fraser Trebilcock attorney.

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Who is Michael Richards?
Michael Richards is a famous Actor, Producer, and Writer from The United States. His complete name is Michael Anthony Richards. He got popular after playing the role of Cosmo Kramer in the television series named Seinfeld in 1989. He has also appeared in various other television series including Herndon, At Your Service, Night Court, The Rating Game, St. Elsewhere, Cheers, Slickers, Hill Street Blues, Miami Vice, A Year in the Life, Fresno, Camp MTV, Dinosaurs, London Suite, and many others. He has also worked in various filmographies including Young Doctors in Love, The House of God, The Rating Game, Whoops Apocalypse, Problem Child, Coneheads, Airheads, Redux Riding Hood, Bee Movie, and many more. He brought an element of mystery and depth to the role with his requiring presence and ability to reflect the darker colors of humanity, winning him acclaim and a passionate fan following. From his breakthrough performance in an independent drama to his performances in popular films and television shows, he has proven his versatility as an actor. His dashing looks, unique outfits, and debonair personality are worth noticing. We walk you through all about him. Check out his Wiki, Age, Family, Facts, and More.
Michael Richards’s BIOGRAPHY/Wiki
He was born and raised in The United States. He is 74 years old as of 2023. He is American by Nationality. His Zodiac sign is Leo. He was born on July 24, 1949.
He won the 1995 Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, the 1998 Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, and many more.
He started his acting career in 1982. His first Television series is named Faerie Tale Theatre.
He completed his early schooling at Thousand Oaks High School in The United States. After that, he enrolled himself at the California Institute of the Arts in The United States from where he completed his graduation.
He has earned a lot of fame, admiration, and recognition for his incredible talent and work. As a workaholic person, he always settles tremendous strength into everything he does.
He also attends various Red Carpets and Award Shows.
He has also been featured in various Film Magazines also.
He іѕ а creative thinker, with a positive attitude, and an inner-directed, self-motivated individual who works with focus and determination to turn dreams into reality.
Michael Richards’s Physical Appearance
He is Smart and Handsome. He got a Gentle Personality. He is hugely popular among the youth. He is approximately 6’3” inches tall and weighs around 80 kg. He has a Lean Build. He has Black eyes and Black hair.
Michael Richards’s Family, Religion & Girlfriends
He is the son of William Richards and Phyllis Nardozzi.
He was married to Cathleen Lyons and have one daughter together. They separated in 1992 and divorced.
Later, he married Beth Skipp and together they have a son.
Michael Richards’s Facts
- His Instagram account has 33k+ followers.
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- His passion to deliver something new and something better has driven him over the years and is the key to his success & perseverance.
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Passive Discrete Components
Active Discrete Components
|Discrete components are simply defined as single element (circuit) electronic devices. Discrete devices are subgrouped by passive (primarily to regulate voltage and current flows, although they cannot achieve power gain) and active (switching devices, with the exception of LED). Most commonly and for relevance in inspection methodologies, passive discrete components do not contain a silicon wafer while active components do.
Active Discrete components increase the power of a signal and must be supplied with the signal and a source of power. The signal is fed into one connection of the active device and the amplified version taken from another connection. In a transistor, the signal can be applied to the base connection and the amplified version taken from the collector. The source of power is usually a direct current voltage from a battery or power supply. Examples are bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, light emitting diodes (LED), metal-oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFED), etc.
Passive Discrete components do not increase the power of a signal. They often cause power to be lost. Some can increase the voltage at the expense of current, so overall there is a loss of power. Examples are resistors, capacitors, inductors and diodes (the latter is a special case).


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For more than a decade, Majorstuen has explored the nation’s folk music heritage and presented a steady output of their own, stylistically strong compositions. Their energetic, pulsating, exploratory and humoristic approach to composition and playing has earned the celebrated folk music ensemble a loyal following at home and abroad.
The name Majorstuen has come to signify the revival of Norwegian traditional music and its popular image as a hugely dynamic and forward-looking musical expression. Already with its eponymous 2003 debut album, this five-strong fiddle ensemble made it clear that things were changing in the sphere of Norwegian folk. Words like “explosive” and “ground-breaking” had not previously been associated with pure fiddle music, but that was before Majorstuen came along.
For the 2013 Førde Traditional and World Music Festival, Majorstuen penned their very first commissioned work titled ‘Kvitre’ (translation: Twitter). Inspired by our feather-clad friends, the Majorstuen members have written songs steeped in Norway’s folk music tradition and themed entirely on birds; their singing styles and characteristic traits.
We reached Majorstuen’s Tove Persdøtter Hagen as the ensemble was preparing rehearsals for their Førde Festival premiere. When asked why Majorstuen chose birds as the theme for their very first commissioned work, Hagen replies by drawing some lines through Norwegian folk music history:
‘For ages, birds have been a common theme for traditional folk music. Traditional dances have often been named after bird species and the musicians would often recreate the characteristics of each bird’s song’ says Hagen. ‘Jorun (Marie Kvernberg, ed.note) came up with the idea of writing a whole concert’s worth of material with a bird theme while she was out running. For years, we have wanted to compose and arrange a commissioned work for a larger format, and we liked the idea of birds as a theme immediately.’
Swans and Woodpeckers
Says Hagen on the ensemble’s compositional approach: ‘We started the process by assigning three bird species to each band member and began to compose tunes that would match the traits of each bird. Some of the tunes are inspired by the bird’s singing while other compositions are based more on the specie’s demeanour. One of our new compositions is titled ‘The Swan’ – we wrote it to mimic the movements of a grand and graceful bird. A tune like ‘The Woodpecker’ would naturally sound quite different as we tried to recreate the percussive sound of the bird hacking its way through a pine. We’ve also focused on the humoristic side: we wrote a tune to salute the now extinct Dodo bird. The end result was a song that is sombre, slow and dark – a homage to the very last Dodo to walk the earth. It has been a long compositional process that began in autumn 2012 and the pace has picked up gradually as the project has begun to take shape. This spring has been hectic and the whole project has taken up most of our available time as the deadline is approaching.
The Kvitre Ensemble, featuring ten young and talented fiddlers representing Norway’s strongest folk music regions, is set to boost the Majorstuen stage presence at the Førde Folk Music Festival. Says Hagen on working with the new fiddle ensemble: ‘We’ve recruited ten of Norway’s best fiddle players aged 17 to 22, and it’s really boosted the output of the whole ensemble. The players were a bit timid at first, but after a focused rehearsal period in May, things have really loosened up and everyone is getting quite excited about the project. All of the new players have proved to be quick learners, regardless if they learn by ear or by score.
So what does this new nearly orchestral version of Majorstuen sound like? Says Hagen: ‘Even if we have brought in a large crew of new players, we’re still staying true to our artistic ideals. Basically, the new work and ensemble sounds like a huge version of Majorstuen.’
New album & tours
After a hectic compositional process, the ensemble is now poised to hit the road and head for the studio later this year: ‘This autumn we’ll record the material written for ‘Kvitre’ and are planning for an album release next year. We’ll also tour with the new repertoire at home and abroad’ concludes Hagen before rushing off for yet another rehearsal with Majorstuen and the Kvitre ensemble.
Judging by the numerous glowing reviews bestowed upon Majorstuen in later years, it would appear that the ensemble’s secret is the way the six fiddlers have refined their widely-different musical dialects into a single characteristic and playful language. Many will also argue that just as important is the fact that they have allowed this folk idiom to be influenced and energized by urban and eclectic musical impulses, making their pure fiddle music zeitgeist-y and fresh. They are conservative about sound and instrumental line-up, but all the more open and playful when it comes to ways of reinterpreting and reinvigorating the fiddle heritage.
The result is music that is deeply rooted in tradition and distinctively Norwegian, and at the same time it is something new. Majorstuen breaks down old barriers between rural and urban concepts by presenting fiery, energetic and clever music that seems just as appropriate in a city club as on a village stage. More than anything, it is the live spectacle that this band puts on that has earned a reputation. A live spectacle that one should not miss out on – especially when it involves a brand new work, ten spirited young players and a Majorstuen ensemble as spirited and eager to play as ever.


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There's Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
Illustrated by Ross CollinsAges 3-5
Buckle up for There's Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah. A laugh-out-loud funny picture book with vehicles and animals!
Three, two, one . . . the race has begun and the animals are off!
Rhinos on roller-skates, foxes in fire engines, lions in lorries, penguins on pogo sticks...
There's nothing faster than a cheetah.
Or is there . . . ?
Perfect for sharing together, this wonderfully wacky picture book is sure to get young readers giggling. With a bouncy, read-aloud story from Tom Nicoll, and hilarious illustrations from the award-winning Ross Collins.
Small readers will love this funny picture book, where exuberant animals race through the pages, and will whoop with joy when they find out how the snails manage to cross the finish line ahead of the fastest land mammal.
Charlotte Eyre, Editor's Choice, The Bookseller

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I’d Rather Be Alone Than Be With You
You=the wrong person
To be alone or not to be. To be lonely or not to be. Which is it? Are you lonely or alone? Maybe a bit of both? Is it really better to be alone than it is to be lonely? Being lonely certainly does suck but it’s way better than being with the wrong person.
I’ve been alone and lonely at the same time in a relationship and both on my own as a…

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La Pigna in Sanremo - From Bottom to Top
Stepping through Porta di Santo Stefano is like following Alice down the rabbit hole. The visitor is immediately immersed in a tangle of narrow, enclosed alleyways that is La Pigna the old town of Sanremo on the Italian Riviera. Once through the thickness of the old city walls the local grocery…
A Memorable Encounter in Bordighera on the Italian Riviera
I was perplexed. The signs I had been following had petered out for a third time. As I stood on the hill above the Porta Sottana inside the old town of Bordighera two distinguished gentleman entered the old town. For a split second they were perfectly framed by the old gate. Without thinking I…
Sanremo on the Italian Riviera
Before I visited Sanremo (also spelt San Remo) I was unaware that Italy had a Riviera ...
Celebrations on the Italian Riviera
Not even I am immune to the buzz of excitement that ripples through a crowd when a famous personage is around. A metallic Aston Martin Vanquish parked outside the casino was attracting a lot of interest and keeping the doorman on his toes ...


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The Callan DC Index™ is an equally weighted index tracking the cash flows and performance of nearly 90 plans, representing more than one million DC participants and over $140 billion in assets. The Index is updated eight to 10 weeks after the end of the quarter and reflects 401(k) plans as well as other types of DC plans.
During the first quarter of 2014, the Callan DC Index™ eked out a modest 1.50% gain in choppy market conditions. The broad market rallied and—as measured by the S&P 500 Index—finished the quarter at just over 1.8%. U.S. fixed income also finished the quarter in similar fashion (the Barclays Aggregate Index was up 1.84%), with corporate credit leading the way.
After extremely strong relative performance in 2013, defined contribution (DC) plans trailed defined benefit (DB) plans by 57 basis points in the first quarter of 2014. DC plans tend to be more concentrated in U.S. equities and have little exposure to longer-term fixed income. This worked for such plans in 2013, but was little help in early 2014. In addition, corporate DB plans tend to hold more real assets, such as private real estate and REITs, which exhibited strong absolute returns during the quarter. Since the 2006 inception of the Index, DB plans have outperformed DC plans by an annualized 78 basis points. For the quarter and since inception, the average 2035 target date fund, on the other hand, has performed in line with DC plans.
The average DC plan balance increased 1.82%. Market returns accounted for most of the total growth (82%), with plan sponsor and participant contributions accounting for just under 20%, combined. Over time, however, plan sponsor and participant contributions have had a greater impact on balances and are responsible for one-third of the total growth in balances (2.79% annualized) since the Index’s inception.
Target date funds have been attracting substantial asset flows over the past several quarters. Nearly 90 cents of every dollar that moved within DC plans headed for target date funds in the first quarter, which is the highest proportion since the Index’s inception. Conversely, stable value has been shedding assets, with nearly 40% of outflows coming from this asset class during the quarter. Other asset classes were not spared, as more than half of the asset classes in the DC Index experienced net outflows. Still, overall turnover (i.e., net transfer activity levels within DC plans) was modest at 0.48%, and well below the historical average (0.69%).
U.S. equity is the single-largest holding in a typical DC plan, accounting for nearly one-quarter of total assets (23.6%). It is closely followed by target date funds (21.5%), which have been consistently gaining assets. Despite recent outflows, U.S. small/mid cap equities and stable value remain the third and fourth largest allocations in the DC Index, respectively.
Overall, the DC Index’s total equity allocation has increased to over two-thirds (66.7%) of DC plans’ assets. Since the end of 2012, the equity allocation has been trending slightly upward; however, more recently it has leveled off. It remains below the DC Index’s historic high of more than 70%, reached prior to March 2008.

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About the Book:
Love is random. Accidental. You just live your life and then one day it’ll hit you with the right person.
Wandering soul Freya ‘Free’ Paterson has finally come back home. Idealistic and trusting, she’s landed the job of her dreams working on an art project with the local school, but she hadn’t planned on meeting the man of her dreams as well.
With his irresistible Irish accent, Constable Finn Kelly is everything Free wants – genuine, kind . . . and handsome as hell. He’s also everything Free isn’t – stable and dependable. Yet despite the passion simmering between them, he just wants to be friends. What is he trying to hide?
As Free throws herself into the challenges of her new job, fending off the unwelcome advances of a colleague and helping to save her beloved Herne River, Finn won’t stay out of her way, or out of her heart.
But just when she needs him the most, will Finn reveal his true colours?
True Blue is the follow up to the very lovely Dear Banjo, which I reviewed last year. I quite enjoyed this story, and while it failed to reach the heights of its predecessor (for me), there were many moments of great connection between the characters and a swag of relevant issues knitting the story together. It was also lovely to see Willow and Tom get their happy ever after.
True Blue is Free’s story, Willow’s youngest sister. I wasn’t able to really connect with Free, and I think this was my ‘blocker’ with this story, that ‘thing’ that bothers you so much it almost affects your overall enjoyment. Her airy fairy artsy manner was more irritating than endearing, but I will absolutely accept full responsibility for that: I have little patience for sketchy people, and boy, was Free sketchy. Driving around with her handbag on her car roof, never having any food in her house, unable to keep track of her own affairs, not shutting her garage door because she was too tired (I was glad there was a consequence for that!); she seemed like a child, to be honest, incompetent at life and so naive. She said whatever was on her mind, whether it was appropriate or not and there were often times when her attention would wander mid-conversation in the most bizarre manner. Yes, she was a lovely person, no denying that, but I was so grateful to Beth for the wakeup call she sent Free’s way because in the lead up to that, I was well and truly over her entirely.
However, and there is a really big however, I still thoroughly enjoyed this novel and would recommend it in a heartbeat. It’s a great story with so much warmth and community spirit infused throughout. Every part of the novel to do with art was wonderful and at these times, I could really see where Sasha was taking Free as a character and I could appreciate that journey. There are a myraid of other issues explored throughout the narrative, all of them relevant to small town Australia and all of them articulated with finesse. There was so much personality injected into this story, it was very Australian, in the very best of ways. And that cat! What a cheeky double agent! I can’t go past an animal character who holds their own in a scene.
It’s testimony to Sasha’s talent as a writer that I can enjoy a story without really liking the main character – that takes skill! I’m looking forward to Beth’s story, out next year, as I have a bit of a soft spot for her. True Blue moves along at a nice pace, with plenty of romance, madness and mayhem, as well as insightful observations on remote small community issues. I did like how Sasha set Free up as such a positive role model for teens, and likewise, I appreciated how Sasha crafted her teenagers as intelligent and creative young adults as opposed to troubled delinquents. True Blue pulsed with positivity and hopeful highlights. It’s a warmheated and quintessentially Australian story with a powerful message about love and acceptance at its core.
Thanks is extended to Penguin Random House Australia for providing me with a copy of True Blue for review.
About the Author:
Sasha Wasley was born and raised in Perth, Western Australia. She lives in the Swan Valley wine region with her two daughters. She writes commercial fiction, crossover new adult/YA mysteries and paranormal. Sasha Wasley’s debut novel, The Seventh, was published in January 2015. Her first new adult paranormal romance series, The Incorruptibles, debuted in 2016. Dear Banjo, the first in the Paterson Sisters series, was published in 2017.
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Mercado Libre recently announced that it is working on expanding its cryptocurrency buying and selling service in Latin America.
After starting the pilot program in Brazil, the company announced that it is ready to expand it to its more than 38 million active users throughout the region.
The executive director of Mercado Pago, Osvaldo Giménez, was in charge of announcing this inclusion, indicating that “we are going to be expanding the possibility of buying, selling and having cryptocurrencies in your account in the region.”
The operation of this purchase and sale service is thanks to the fintech company Paxos, who in December of last year partnered with Mercado Pago to allow trading with these assets, directly in the application.
The launch of the cryptocurrency trading function in that country has been successful. Just two months after its launch, the service exceeded one million Brazilian users. That success has prompted plans to expand the product, which Giménez says could benefit Latin Americans looking for ways to diversify their portfolios.
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SEMINBAR @ JAY’S
SeminBar with Prof. Dr. Andreas Plückthun
Luogo della manifestazioneAckermannshof
St. Johanns-Vorstadt 21
The SeminBar brings new know-how on molecular systems engineering to researchers and the interested public alike. Prof. Dr. Andreas Plückthun, Director at the Department of Biochemistry at University of Zurich, will talk on 28 October.
Andreas Plückthun is director at the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Zurich. He studied chemistry at the University of Heidelberg and received his graduate education in San Diego at the University of California.
After winning several prestigious awards, he became an elected member of the German National Academy of Science in 2003. He co-founded the Munich Biotech Company Morphosys and the Zurich Biotech Company Molecular Partners AG, where he serves on the Supervisory board.
His current research is centered on protein engineering, combining protein design, directed evolution and applications. While protein engineering is always in the center, his research is very interdisciplinary.
Examples of his research are the creation of newly engineered binding proteins to inhibit other proteins or to kill tumor cells, or the stabilization of proteins so that they can be studied structurally and biophysically. Prof. Plückthun will talk about "Influencing cells with man-made proteins" on 28 October 2015 at 6 pm to the interested public at Ackermannshof in Basel.
Adatto aEtà: 14-18, 18+, 20-40, 55+


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Situated near the central area of Phoenix and just three miles from the city's business district, the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. Orbitz.com provides a wide range of choices for those who want cheap flights from Phoenix. With carriers like British Airways, Air Canada, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines operating out of the airport, you can find both domestic and international flights. The airport has four terminals, and it offers flights to more than 100 destinations.
Do not forget to add transportation to your trip planner. The metro light rail has a stop located near the airport, and it only costs a few dollars to ride the rail. The airport provides its own shuttle, which makes a stop at the rail stop. You can ride the shuttle to any one of the terminals. Mayflower Cab, AAA/Yellow Cab, and Apache Taxi are also available. The taxis charge $5 for the first mile and $2.30 for each additional mile with a minimum of $15 per ride.
Sky Harbor offers four parking areas for those who drive to the airport, and these options include uncovered parking and parking garages. Long-term parking ranges in price from $9 to $11 per day, while the hourly garages charge $4 per hour or $25 per day.
If you have some time to waste before your flight leaves, you can visit one of the restaurants at the airport. These restaurants can fit any budget because there are cheaper places like Wendy's and sit-down eateries like Round Table Pizza and Paradise Bakery Cafe. With Orbitz.com, you can plan every detail of your trip. Not only can you find cheap flights from Phoenix but you can also look for rental cars, hotels, and things you need for your trip.
Sibiu's heavy Romanian culture and architecture make it an in-demand travel location, so locating cheap flights to Sibiu is a must for the budget-savvy traveler. Orbitz.com allows users to search travel information to find the best low-fare option. Situated just under two miles west of Sibiu, Sibiu International Airport offers domestic and international air transportation through a variety of carriers, including Alitalia, Air France, Austrian Airlines, and more.
Plenty of transportation is available from the airport. For public bus service into the city, a station is located near the airport's entrance. Tickets cost 0.35 euros and can be purchased at a dispenser located by the bus station. Taxi services are available at the taxi station in front of the terminal. Travelers can also call a cab free of charge at the information office. Avis and Europcar offer car rental services in the terminal. For added convenience, arrange your rental in advance at Orbitz.com.
Sibiu weather is varied, as it is part of a temperate continental climate. December through February bring the coldest temperatures of the year, with averages between 31°F and 37°F. The warmest conditions come from June through August, as temperatures reach nearly 80°F. These warm temperatures make summer travel ideal, but the fall also offers pleasant weather for travel.
Sibiu is a sightseer's dream, with its marvelous architecture and stunning views of surrounding mountains. Classic Romanian city squares can be found here, offering chances to explore. Be sure to visit Grand Square, the largest square in the city. Visit Lower Town for a stroll through history, and see the oldest church in Sibiu, built in 1292. View Sibiu history as well as the history of the entire Transylvania region at the Brukenthal National Museum, which houses exhibits dating back to the 15th century. Orbitz.com finds travelers cheap flights to Sibiu with the click of a button.
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Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections are just round the corner and different political parties are campaigning for the polls. Amidst this, a video of a group of protestors stopping the Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani's car is going viral on social media with a claim in a derisive tone that she had a great welcome in Uttar Pradesh recently. People are sharing this video claiming that the media did not show this recent news of Union Minister Smriti Irani going to Uttar Pradesh.
In the 2 minute 20 seconds viral video, we can see a huge crowd stopping Irani's car and the police trying to handle the crowd. Also, protestors can be seen holding placards and shouting in an unidentified tone.
The video is viral on Facebook and Twitter with a caption that reads, " गजब का स्वागत हुआ है स्मृति ईरानी का उत्तर प्रदेश में. गजब का बेइज्जती है बे किसी गोदी मीडिया ने यह न्यूज़ दिखाई क्या..??"
[English Translation: Smriti Irani received a wonderful welcome in Uttar Pradesh. What an amazing insult. Did any Godi media show this news?]
Smriti Irani was welcomed by protesters during her recent visit to Uttar Pradesh.
The Logical Indian Fact Check team verified the claim and found it to be false. The viral video is from October 2020 when a political party workers opposed her after Hathras rape case.
We watched the video carefully and found that protestors were saying words like, Rape, Give answer for Hathras etc. Taking hint from it, we did a open keyword search and found the viral video in a report of Navbharat Times dated 03 October 2020. According to the report, Congress workers had protested against Smriti Irani's visit in Varanasi regarding Hathras rape case. Slogans of 'Smriti Irani go back' and 'Smriti Irani resign' were raised and she was showed bangles and black flags to the convoy.
On searching more, we found a report of NDTV dated 03 October 2020, in which the still of the viral video can be seen. The title of the video reads, "Rahul Gandhi's Visit To Hathras "Politics, Not For Justice": Smriti Irani." According to the report, Smriti Irani commented on Rahul Gandhi's visit to Hathras and called it political stunt. Unhappy from her statement, some Samajwadi party and Congress workers tried to stop her car during her Varanasi visit and chanted slogans against the minister. Later, police challaned Congress workers under section 151 for protesting in front of Union Minister Smriti Irani's convoy.
It is evident from our investigation that the viral video of Union Minister Smriti Irani in which people protested and chanted slogans against her is not recent but of October 2020. People who protested against her were congress workers. They questioned her silence on Hathras rape case. It is falsely shared linking it to upcoming UP elections. Hence, the viral claim is false.
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There are a couple of reasons why the Illumination Foundation’s newest emergency shelter is called Plumeria House.
First, there’s some fragrant Frangipani foilage in the yard of the six-bedroom, chocolate brown home on Kimberly Lane in Anaheim.
Second, the shelter — built specifically for homeless families that include children with disabilities — embodies what the plumeria flower itself represents: new beginnings, hope.
“It’s a perfect symbol,” said Debbie Bickerstaff of the Bickerstaff Family Foundation, a major donor that helped expand the kitchen and outfit one of the three bathrooms with a roll-in shower and sink accessible to someone in a wheelchair, a broadened corridor leading to the bedrooms, wider doorways, ramps, rails and other accommodations.
Bickerstaff and husband Glen Bickerstaff, who made his fortune in investment management, were among roughly two dozen Illumination Foundation supporters who gathered at Plumeria House on Tuesday, Aug. 31, for a celebratory ribbon cutting.
Illumination Foundation administrators said they didn’t know of another local emergency homeless shelter like Plumeria House, which is designed for children who are in wheelchairs, or are dealing with other physical and developmental disabilities, or have chronic illnesses that require special accommodations.
Sadly, a lot of homeless children fall into those categories. County data shows that of 766 households who last year were new to the county’s coordinated entry system for homeless families with children to access housing and other services, 17.8%, or 136 households, included at least one child with a disabling condition. Put another way, 180 of the 1,289 children in those families struggling to keep roofs over their heads had a disability.
And that’s just the families whose precarious situations have been documented because they are in motels, said Paul Leon, co-founder and chief executive officer of Illumination Foundation. Nobody knows how many of the children living in cars or other off-the-radar dwellings also are disabled.
Access and services
The first of what Leon predicted would be “hundreds” of families that will get temporary living quarters and supportive services at Plumeria House are expected to arrive in September.
Leon was especially thankful to the Bickerstaffs for their $300,000 donation: “You really understand the purpose and have the heart and compassion.”
The specially-equipped Plumeria House also represents a first of sorts for Illumination Foundation, an Orange County-based nonprofit that operates emergency housing for individuals and families, live-in recuperative health care and other homeless programs, along with the 150-bed navigation center in Fullerton.
Plumeria House is meant for families to stay up to 90 days — or longer if there are extenuating circumstances — while they receive help in transitioning to more permanent housing, largely through the use of government-subsidy programs for renters. Each family will get help from a case manager, a nurse and a physician, and assistance in linking to social services and health care, including mental health services.
The bedrooms, all but one outfitted with bunk beds, can sleep five or six, depending on the age of the children.
The garage, which for now is a mostly empty space that houses the communal washer and dryer, will be remodeled into a multi-purpose room. There, Yeggi Watts, the Illumination Foundation children’s program manager, plans to offer therapy art, music and literary classes for the children, along with classes in nutrition and other instruction for parents.
House with heart
Most of the work on the 2,111-square-foot house was donated, along with materials. The same company that poured concrete at the YouTube Theater event venue at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood — home to the Rams and Chargers — handled the patio and ramps at Plumeria House for free. Oscar Monroy, superintendent of that company, Largo Concrete Inc. of Tustin, attended the ribbon cutting. On Tuesday, when his business got a “Thank You” plaque, Monroy said working on Plumeria House meant more than working on the stadium.
“This job is going to change lives,” Monroy told the small crowd as they gathered on the shaded patio. “Whenever you need help, you know my number.”
Illumination Foundation managed to purchase the house for $730,000, money that came from an investment fund for purchasing properties — five so far — to use as shelters. The fund was started last year with stake money of $1 million each from five family foundations, said Paul Cho, the Illumination Foundation co-founder who serves as chief financial officer. Money raised during the nonprofit’s annual Chef’s Table fundraiser — about $1.3 million most recently — also contributed to the purchase of the house.
Illumination Foundation’s bid wasn’t the highest, Cho said, but the owners of the home, who now live in Washington, were former foster parents who wanted to assist disabled children and their families.
“They already had the heart,” Cho said. Otherwise, he added, in Orange County’s competitive real estate market, “trying to buy a house like this today is almost impossible.”


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Featuring pool views, Luxury Villa Premium Salinas features accommodation with a tennis court, around 9 km from Playa Carabassi Beach. This property is 3.1 km from Santa Pola Salt Museum.
This villa comes with a living room and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is available.
The villa offers an outdoor pool. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Salinas de Santa Pola Nature Reserve is 6 km from Luxury Villa Premium Salinas. The nearest airport is Alicante Airport, 15 ...km from the property.
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The performance and reliability of disk storages are paramount for any organization. Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) is a feature that is useful to achieve high performance and better reliability in a computer system.
In this tutorial, we’ll discuss RAID as a technology and its various features.
2. What Is RAID?
A RAID system consists of two or more disk drives working in parallel. These disk drives can be hard disks or solid-state drives (SSDs). RAID provides several levels where each level provides a certain degree of performance and reliability.
However, these RAID levels are not standardized. Organizations use the nature of data criticality to decide the RAID levels.
3. RAID Levels
RAID is classified into different levels based on the performance and reliability parameters. The following are the important RAID levels:
3.1. Level 0 – Stripping
In a RAID 0 system, data is split up into blocks. These blocks are written across all of the drives simultaneously. By using multiple disks (at least two) at the same time, this offers better I/O performance. Furthermore, it uses all the disks’ storage and is easy to implement due to its simplicity.
However, RAID 0 is not fault-tolerant. Since the data is split across multiple drives, when a single drive fails, all of the data across the system will be lost due its fragmented nature.
3.2. Level 1 – Mirroring
In a RAID level 1 system, data is duplicated into an additional disk drive. Thus, it’s also known as mirroring.
This system provides excellent read speed as the data is available in an additional disk drive. It also provides better fault tolerance and as there is a back up of the data. Therefore, if there is any failure in one disk drive, the mirror disk drive is used.
However, the biggest disadvantage of RAID 1 is that it requires twice as many resources. RAID 1 useful for mission-critical storage such as accounting systems where data security is of paramount importance.
3.3. Level 5 – Stripping with Parity
RAID 5 is the most commonly used and secure RAID level. It requires a minimum of three disks but can work with up to 16.
In RAID 5, data blocks are striped across the drives, and on one drive, a parity checksum of all the block data is written. The parity is computed by performing XOR operation of a bit from drive 1 with a bit from drive 2 and storing the result on drive 3. This parity data is not written to a fixed drive, they are spread across all drives.
Using the parity data, the computer can recalculate the data of one of the other data blocks, should that data no longer be available. This means a RAID 5 array can withstand a single drive failure without losing data.
The main advantage of RAID level 5 is that it balances both performance and reliability.
3.4. Level 6 – Stripping with Double Parity
RAID 6 is similar to RAID 5 with one exception. In RAID 6, the parity data is written to two disks. This means we need a minimum of four disks to configure RAID level 6. Moreover, a RAID level 6 system can manage two drives’ failures simultaneously.
Although a RAID 6 system is more secure than their other counterparts, it comes with a cost. The write operation is much slower due to the additional parity data. RAID 6 is preferable over RAID 5 due to the additional level of fault tolerance. It’s an all-round system that combines efficient storage with excellent security and decent performance.
3.5. Level 10 – Combination of RAID 1 and RAID 0
This approach combines the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 in a single system. This hybrid RAID configuration provides security by mirroring all data on secondary drives while using striping across each set of drives to speed up data transfers.
The main advantage of RAID 10 is that recovering from failures is high due to the mirroring of data. However, as is the case when using RAID 0, we lose half of the storage capacity due to mirroring.
4. RAID vs Traditional Data Backup
Although RAID provides reliability against disk failure, it’s no replacement for traditional disk backup. A RAID 1 system can withstand one disk failure, and a RAID 6 system even tolerates two disk failures simultaneously. However, to prevent data loss we still need to perform back-up from RAID systems for the following reasons:
- Backups let us restore data if data is lost across all disks
- We can keep backups in off-site locations and use them to restore data if required
In this tutorial, we discussed RAID and its importance in terms of system performance and data reliability.
We then discussed various RAID levels and their merits and demerits. We have also explored how each RAID level can assist in data reliability and I/O performance.
Finally, we concluded with a discussion on using RAID and the need for data back up.


I bought this 08 700xx in Summerfield FL for $200 .
So I got this 08 700xx I've been working on it, I don't think is in bad shape overall, the rear taillight is missing a little bit but minor cosmetic stuff, plastics are pretty decent, just wish I had the red seat,but I'll just get it redone in Honda Red with the Honda logo on the rear of the seat,someone decided to make a hitch on it, which well if I need to pull something I'm good!!! I'm gonna make a nice build out of this one....so thinking on buying the 105mm Cylinder works BBK,need input on good valves and valve spring kit,etc.... This was a great deal!!!!


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From October 16th to 18th in Hall 8 at the Montjuïc venue in Barcelona, IN(3D)USTRY will feature 3D printing solutions from a variety of companies as well as solutions from new industrial sectors including robotics, moulds and dies, plastics and new materials; hence its title “From Needs to Solutions”.
“From Needs to Solutions”
Five thematic areas will be featured in Barcelona: advanced manufacturing, moulds and dies, new materials, plastics and 3D printing.
Thus, within a single space, the event will include several previously absent industries which could potentially employ 3D printing. The advanced manufacturing area will incorporate the field of robotics applied to the industrial sector. The moulds and dies area will explore how 3D printing can contribute to reducing costs in this sub-sector. And the new materials area will address the huge possibilities opening up with the use of innovative plastic and metallic components.
Visitors might expect to discover 3D printing innovations from a variety of companies specialized in demanding sectors of the industry: aeronautics, automotive, health, industry and retail. Representatives of these companies will also be explaining their experiences of 3D printing in their production processes to visitors.
According to Miquel Serrano, the event’s director, “the incorporation of new sectors into this year’s fair will enable us to expand the spectrum of additive manufacturing and view the enormous possibilities offered by this technology in many industrial sectors. By grouping together all the production techniques which complement additive manufacturing we will display the entire production and value chain.”
The exhibition has set high standards for this third edition which is currently positioning it as the place to be for additive manufacturing networks in Spain and a benchmark in Southern Europe.
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In a move certain to disappoint dog walkers and hikers in the throes of cabin fever, the National Capital Commission is temporarily closing vehicle access to the Greenbelt encircling the capital.
As of 9 p.m. Friday, parking lots at trailheads and off-leash dog parks will be closed, which the commission says is consistent with its move to temporarily close Gatineau Park March 23.
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“We recognize that this decision will affect residents’ enjoyment of the Greenbelt but we must make every effort to protect employees, contractors and trail users from COVID-19 and ensure compliance with public health directives from all levels of government, particularly the call to avoid all non-essential trips,” the NCC said in a statement Friday.
“We encourage everyone to enjoy the outdoors close to home – on foot or by bike – rather than driving to a destination further from home. Trail users arriving in a vehicle will be unable to park in the trailhead parking lots or on adjacent roadways.”


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Adderall is in wide use in the U.S., both for legitimate and illegitimate purposes. A prescription stimulant, the drug is just as likely to be abused for its focus-boosting qualities as it is used based on doctors’ orders.
According to a survey conducted by the American Journal of Psychiatry, the use of prescription stimulants is widespread. There were no less than 16 million Americans over the age of 18 using Adderall and other prescription stimulants in 2018.
At least 25 to 30% of that figure included college students looking for a way to burn the midnight candle without paying the price.
However, the dangers of Adderall abuse make a few extra hours of concentration and energy hardly worth it. There are several studies that show without doubt that Adderall, when taken wrongly (and even rightly, on occasion), can be very dangerous.
This article will examine the danger of Adderall abuse and the unsavory effects it can have on several aspects of its victims’ lives.
What does Adderall do?
Adderall is an amphetamine-based prescription stimulant usually recommended for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It includes a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine which can help reduce the symptoms of ADHD.
ADHD can be a difficult condition to live with, causing a lack of attention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness in patients. Diagnosis for ADHD usually comes before age 16 and more than 60% of people continue to endure these symptoms long into adulthood. Adderall is also commonly diagnosed for other ailments such as narcolepsy, and even depression, in some cases.
The drug is made from a mixture of amphetamine salts which stimulate the release of dopamine in the brain. People with ADHD tend to have low levels of dopamine, and this leaves them feeling flat and constantly seeking stimulation.
By stimulating the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter, Adderall keeps the brain from getting distracted by potential “rewards” in the environment. People using the drug are left feeling more focused and attentive.
However, the drug is increasingly being used without a prescription to boost performance at school or work. Due to its reputation as a pill that can induce hyper-focus, improve mood and energy levels, more people abuse Adderall for non-medical purposes. The drug is even being used now as an alternative for weight loss due to a side effect that suppresses appetite.
The Danger of Adderall Addiction
Although Adderall is fairly harmless at prescription levels, it can be easy to become severely dependent on the drug when taken without a prescription. Even with a prescription, taking Adderall for longer or at higher doses than prescribed can result in dependence.
Due to the risk of addiction occurring from too large intake of the drug, doctors typically prescribe Adderall at the lowest effective dose possible. The safe range is usually between 5 to 60 milligrams at most per day.
Apart from misuse and abuse, persons taking any of the following medications may also be at risk of developing an addiction to Adderall:
- Anti-seizure medications
- Blood pressure medications
Symptoms of Adderall Addiction
One of the earliest signs that a person may be developing an Adderall addiction is when they begin to enjoy taking the drug and look forward to future “hits”. This, in addition to more than one of the following symptoms, may point to an addiction:
- Feelings of anxiety, depression or irritability once the drug wears off
- Displaying drug-seeking behavior such as spending a lot of money or effort to get the drug or needing to inject or snort the drug to hasten its effect
- Experiencing physical symptoms of withdrawal such as insomnia, dizziness or panic attacks once the drug wears off. This is also called an “Adderall crash”.
- Increased tolerance to the drug with the individual needing higher quantities to feel its effects
Adderall is a powerful medication, and even little incidents of misuse or abuse can blossom into severe dependence. The longer you misuse the drug, the stronger the addiction can become. Sadly, prolonged misuse or abuse can lead to even worse and possibly permanent effects.
Adverse Effects of Adderall Abuse and Misuse
The immediate feelings of wellbeing and energy stimulated by Adderall as well as its status as a prescription drug lead many to overlook its potential danger. However, Adderall can be very dangerous when abused or misused for prolonged periods.
The danger is such that even in countries where it is legally available for prescription, the drug is handled extremely carefully. In the UK, for instance, the drug is absolutely unavailable for prescription to children under the age of 5.
In other countries such as japan, concerns over the medication are so strong that it is banned completely, even for prescription use. As the following adverse effects show, this is not done lightly.
- The Brain: Perhaps the most dangerous effects of the drug are the changes it can cause to the brain. Adderall is meant to stimulate the activity of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, in the brain. However, these changes may impact the brain’s reward center over time, and alter one’s ability to experience pleasure without the chemical support of amphetamine use. It may lead to the formation of a tolerance to the drug, inducing higher reliance on medication and severe withdrawal symptoms. Worse, it may increase susceptibility to suicidal tendencies, aggression and psychosis.
- Pregnancy: Use of Adderall during pregnancy may lead to serious birth defects. A study by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) found that women who took ADHD medication such as Adderall were more likely to have a baby with certain birth defects. These include gastroschisis, omphalocele and transverse limb deficiency.
- The Heart: At high doses, Adderall increases the risk of heart problems. It may also lead to high blood pressure and stroke. Typically, these risks are present even with a valid prescription from a doctor. Those that use the drugs without the benefit of a prescription do so at extremely high risk and may be essentially courting heart failure.
The real dangers that may arise from Adderall misuse and abuse call for great caution in handling the medication. Even with a valid prescription, use of the drug may include significant risk, which should not be taken lightly.
If you have a loved one that has fallen foul of the dangers of Adderall, it is absolutely crucial that they obtain professional help immediately. Taking measures such as trying to quit the medication “cold turkey” may be well-intentioned, but may have even worse consequences.
Speak to a doctor immediately so they can assess the danger and whether referral to a treatment program will be necessary. Stonegate Center has collaborated with many qualified physicians to help people facing the dangerous effects of Adderall abuse and addiction find positive outcomes.
We provide a train of deeply qualified and professional staff to help our patients achieve the resolution and strength to reclaim their lives. Contact us today at (817) 993-9733 to speak to an Admissions Coordinator in recovery. We combat substance abuse issues, such as an addiction to stimulants, through a highly-individualized treatment plan for each of our clients.
Our programs consist of individual and group therapy sessions using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model. As well, we are big believers in the 12-Steps and incorporate their approach into our clinical and medical approach. So, give us a call to learn more or feel free to comb through our website for more info or a virtual tour!

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The United States Department of Labor estimates that there were as many as 1,397,000 accounting jobs in the U.S. in 2016. The number is only going to rise.
Yet, even with the sheer demand of accountants, they can have it tough, with all the bookkeeping needs and detailing requirements. An accounting software on a PC has been able to improve the productivity, but it does have its fair share of problems.
While accountants do not have to deal with the book and paper method to keep accounts for a while now, the problem with storing data on the computer has had its own perils – data loss, corrupt hard disks, and server issues could mean that accountants would be kept scourging to keep the records right.
All that might be a thing of the past, though, with these 3 key technological innovations, the work of accountants can be a lot faster, efficient, and more secure.
1. Real-Time Cloud-Based Data Accounting Solutions
Gone are the days of maintaining ledgers by hand or entering figures in a spreadsheet. Most accounting firms would be using cloud accounting software soon, a research by Xero finds.
Accountants have taken the help of accounting softwares for some time now. Still, the current trend stresses on real-time data and the integration of information from different channels for effective accounting. Cloud-based accounting softwares enable accountants to store and sync data between different systems and access the software through mobile or tablets.
Accountants can access and create real-time reports based on solid data with just a few clicks. They don’t have to turn pages after pages or scan hundreds of spreadsheets to find some specific expenditure.
The modern cloud-based real-time data accounting solution is a key to the technological transformation of accounting. Some of the better online cloud-based invoicing softwares like Zipbooks even offer unlimited invoicing and integrations with credit cards and Paypal to make invoicing simpler.
2. End of Manual Data Entry
Ask an accountant the nightmares he/she faces in his profession- and he is sure to point out just how painful it is to enter each and every bill, receipt, and invoices by hand into an accounting software.
Now, they don’t need to do that. Instead, computers can automatically read and enter a printed document’s content; known as Optical Character Recognition (OCR), it uses your office scanner to do the job.
The technology scans receipts and images and converts them into ASC IItext, which is automatically recorded in the system. You can click a picture of a whiteboard after the accounting meeting and have all the data processed and entered in a matter of minutes.
It saves the accountants a lot of time and unnecessary effort in processing handwritten bills.
3. Use of Advanced Communication Tools
A few years back, if an accountant had a query, he would have to meet the responsible person to sort it out. Face-to-face meetings with clients were a regular thing because of this and led to improper utilization of resources.
Today, there isn’t a need to do that. Instead, you can use different accounting tools like Slack or Skype to interact with team members and get your queries answered faster.
It doesn’t matter if you are in a firm or are self-employed, with the right accounting software and good internet connectivity, you have nothing to worry about!


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MANILA – The government is looking at providing subsidies to small companies that were badly affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic to help them give workers their much needed 13th-month pay.
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III, in a radio interview Wednesday, said they are currently studying the possibility to assist employers that have suffered losses due to the pandemic.
“I may consider the proposal of employers, I will ask Secretary (Carlos) Dominguez of the Department of Finance with the help of my partner Secretary (Ramon) Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry and try to convince the Finance Secretary, to possibly allow employers that were badly hit to be subsidized by the government,” he said.
He, meanwhile, reiterated that under Presidential Decree (PD) 851, employers are mandated to pay the 13th-month pay of employees on or before Dec. 24.
“Under PD 851, there is no exemption. But former DOLE Secretary Blas Ople came up with implementing rules and regulations (IRR), four days after President Ferdinand Marcos signed PD 851, stating that exempted are in distress employers or companies,” he said.
Bello also clarified that Tuesday’s meeting with various sectors regarding the issue on the grant of 13th-month has yet to reach a conclusion.
“It’s not deadlock. The workers want their 13th-month pay since it’s what the law says while the employers would like to pay them but the businesses have yet to pick up, broke, according to them,” he added.
Bello was supposed to report the outcome of Tuesday’s meeting with employers, labor groups, and other stakeholders during the scheduled virtual press briefing Wednesday afternoon but it was canceled.
The meeting was held to discuss the issue of the exemption or deferment of the payment of 13th-month pay, and to identify the companies who are “in distress”. Ferdinand Patinio /PNA – northboundasia.com

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IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing,
vol. 56, no. 4, Apr. 2008, pp. 1601-1615.
Sinusoidal Modeling and Adaptive Channel Prediction in
Mobile OFDM Systems
Ian C. Wong and
Brian L. Evans
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Engineering Science Building,
The University of Texas at Austin,
Austin, TX 78712-1084 USA
OFDM Research at UT Austin
We propose a wireless fading channel prediction algorithm for a pilot-symbol
aided Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) system.
Assuming a doubly selective (time and frequency varying) ray-based physical
channel model and equispaced pilot subcarriers in time and frequency, this
algorithm performs channel model parameter acquisition using a 2-Step 1D
ESPRIT (estimation of signal parameters via rotational invariance techniques)
as a first stage, and channel prediction via model extrapolation as a second
Since the channel model parameter acquisition has cubic complexity, we
also propose a linear complexity channel parameter tracking algorithm
based on an improved adaptive ESPRIT algorithm to continuously adapt to
the time-varying channel model parameters.
We derive the Cramer-Rao Lower Bound (CRLB) and Asymptotic CRLB (ACRLB)
for the mean squared error (MSE) in OFDM channel prediction.
We show that our proposed OFDM channel prediction algorithm has better
MSE performance while maintaining similar computational complexity than
previous methods in sparse multipath fading channels characterized by
specular scattering, which is most suitable for outdoor mobile macro-cell
Thus, our method can be seen as a complement to the existing schemes that
are more suitable for dense multipath channels with diffuse scattering,
which is typical of urban pico-cell and indoor wireless scenarios.
We provide simulation results based on the IEEE 802.16e mobile broadband
wireless access standard to corroborate our claims.
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EBR emergency services tax up for renewal
BATON ROUGE - A property tax that is up for renewal next month covers almost half the operating budget for the East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Medical Services comes from a 3.13-mill property tax that is up for renewal Oct. 19.
The 3.13-mill tax is expected to generate more than $11 million per year.
An EMS spokesman said the money is for basic operations, including ambulance purchase, maintenance and repair as well as paying employees' salaries. The spokesman says the tax was first passed by East Baton Rouge Parish voters in 1984 and has been easily renewed every time it has been on the ballot.
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Want some introspection?
There are two big changes that took place within me in order for me to begin to have success in my personal finances.
The first was taking ownership.
I’ve found that I can create change more easily in my life when I first take ownership for my situation. Somewhere along the way I realized it was me, and only me, who was going to get me headed in the right direction: out of debt, accumulating savings, and into a home of my own.
No one is coming to help.
For you to truly take ownership of your own situation you need to look at your own bad debt or lack of savings and tell yourself that it’s YOU, and only you, who is responsible for moving you back towards a positive situation. Avoid looking to others: parents, future spouse, the Government, or even your future self.
Relying on one of these to bail you out may work for a while, but you’ll never learn to thrive and grow unless you’re taking ownership.
Here are three specific ways to help you take ownership:
1. Stop Relying on Someone Else and Decide to Make a Change
In my college and early post-collegiate days I was relying too much on my “future self” to help me out of my current situation. I was going deeper into debt, telling myself I’ll be able to pay all of this back when I’m making a bigger salary. Foolish.
One day, probably while listening to some Dave Ramsey, I told myself enough is enough. For me, this was just another way of saying “grow up, PT”. It’s time you decided for yourself to make a change. Make today the day you grow up.
2. Develop Your Own Methods
My bill tracker tool, automated savings, this Blog are all personalized methods for getting me where I want to be. What are your methods? Whether it’s how you pay bills, spend less, or track your goals, come up with your own specific methods for creating success.
I’ve given you a few examples, but in the long-run, the methods that make the most sense to you and that are easiest to you (i.e. “ownership”) have the most chance of success. As long as you are working from a solid framework, your own methods of getting there are fine.
3. Play to Your Strengths
To own your situation, it helps to start with the areas you’re comfortable with. Work on those areas while you learn more about the others.
If you have a spouse, use a tag team approach. Mrs. PT and I know what our strengths are and we encourage each other in them. She’s great at living the frugal lifestyle (it comes natural to her), while I’m more naturally skilled with setting up and tracking our savings and retirement funds.
If you don’t have a partner yet, seek assistance from a trusted advisor on the areas in which you’re a bit deficient.
Are you taking ownership of your finances?


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Ashridge Golf Club PGA Golf Professional
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Winner: Ollie Powell -Tuck - 43 pts
Runner-Up: Charlie Horgan - 42 pts
Division One Winner: Jessie Pigott - 42 pts
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Division Two Runner-Up: Sandra Hughesdon - 40 pts
Ladies' Super Seniors' 9 Hole Stableford
Winner: Pam Jackson - 20 pts
Men's Midweek Stableford
Winner: Alan Ledger - 40 pts
Runner-Up: Mike Munn - 40 pts
Winners: Bernard & Maddie Smith - 28 points
Runner-Up: Simon & Sally ffitch - 26 points
Juniors' Stableford- Trevor Collins Shield
Winner: Eddie Duncombe - 38 pts
Runner-Up: Tom Irwin - 35 pts
Junior Summer Golf Classes
I have one Junior Summer Golf Class left to run this summer. This last week is a four day course running between Tuesday 30th August and Friday 2nd September inclusive and the cost is £72 per child. If you'd like further details, please call into the Pro Shop at some point.
Callaway Golf Demo Day this past Saturday
Last Saturday, I held another Callaway Golf Demo Day which went extremely well. Everyone who attended purchased either a club or clubs and left with a smile on their face. Many thanks to everyone who participated and thanks for your business!
Ashridge Scorecard Holders
We now have in stock some lovely club logoed scorecard holders. These little beauties come in five different colours and, what's even better, is the fact that we have in stock a purple colour to match the Ladies' Team sweaters. Come on in and grab yourself one of these before stock runs outs!
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The new fantastic rangefinder from Bushnell will help you get that extra edge on the golf course. No longer will you have to pace out yardages, simply aim the device at your target and you will get an accurate distance to within 1 yard, allowing you to pick the perfect club fir the shot.
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Titleist ball packs
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In 2014 Donald Trump purchased the historic Turnberry golf course in southwest Scotland for $60 million. True to form, he renamed it Trump Turnberry and sunk another $200 million into renovations. In an act of collaboration to cover its bets, The Trump organization formed a business partnership with the nearby Glasgow Prestwick airport. A press release from November of the same year announcing the partnership cited the synergy between the two as ”crucial for both parties as [they] further develop golf and tourism in Ayrshire and Scotland”. Now the president faces more question of scandal after it came to light that a military convoy plane delivering supplies to Kuwait made stops at the Scottish resort as it traveled to and from the Middle East.
A House Oversight Committee investigation of this affair has been underway since April. The Pentagon has not been forthcoming with answers. In response to a Politico story, the Air Force maintained that the stop was not unusual, but that an investigation is ongoing. In the same statement, Brigadier General Ed Thomas said: ”the [crew] used the closest available and least expensive accommodations to the airfield. An email from Glasgow Prestwick’s Manager of Aviation Services (prior to the partnership) bluntly stated that of a list of hotels used for the airport’s business, Turnberry was last, based on price.
Trump’s latest scandal sees him playing air traffic controller to divert military flights to destination profitable to him. As has often been the case with this administration, there is ample smoke, but deceit and legal stonewalling have obscured the extent of the fire. Trump’s ownership of the club is listed on his financial disclosure forms and the partnership was announced publicly, but it seems no one considered the possibility for conflict-of-interest to arise. It is now on the radar of Representative Elijah Cummings. In June he sent an official correspondence to then-acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shannon detailing his concerns of a conflict of interest and a sharp increase in military expenditures at Glasgow Prestwick. It is not known if Shannon complied with this request before he resigned.
The prosperity of Glasgow Prestwick and Trump Turnberry are very closely linked. Each was struggling prior to Trump’s election. The golf course reportedly lost $4.5 million in 2017. The Scottish government purchased the floundering airport for £1 in 2013 and put it back up for sale in June. This despite $11 million is U.S. military fuel purchases since October ’17. All evidence points to two intertwined businesses seeing considerable financial upticks following the Trump ascension to the presidency.
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