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The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index® in February 2012 was steady from one year ago at 70.8 points (1985=100). The reading was, however, much higher than it had been in January at 61.5 points. The Present Situation Index increased to 45 points from 33.4 points one year ago, but the Expectations Index fell to 88 points from 95.1 points in February 2011.
Lynn Franco, the director of The Conference Board Consumer Research Center, said, ''Consumer confidence, which had declined last month, posted a sizeable improvement in February. The Index is now close to levels last seen a year ago. Consumers are considerably less pessimistic about current business and labor market conditions than they were in January. And, despite further increases in gas prices, they are more optimistic about the short-term outlook for the economy, job prospects, and their financial situation.''
Nonetheless, only 13.3 percent of consumers said business conditions were good this month, those claiming business conditions were bad was 31.2 percent. Consumers’ who stated that jobs were plentiful was only 6.6 percent and those saying jobs were hard to get was at 38.7 percent.
In other news, more than 51 percent of U.S. consumers plan to spend the same amount of money in 2012 as they did in 2011, according to a 2012 Shopping Outlook survey conducted by PriceGrabber®, a part of Experian. Twenty-one percent indicated they plan to spend more, and 28 percent plan to spend less.
Of the group that intends to increase spending were asked to explain their reasoning, 36 percent cited confidence in the economy and another 36 percent said that they expect retailers to offer better discounts this year. Thirty percent indicated that they are earning more money in 2012, while 6 percent said that they were tired of being frugal and 5 percent cited a credit limit increase. Another 5 percent said they had found employment in the past year.
When the respondents who plan to spend less were asked to select all of the reasons why, 40 percent cited increases in prices such as gas, food and necessities; 34 percent said lack of confidence in the economy. Twenty-nine percent indicated they were making less money this year, and 16 percent said they overspent during the 2011 holiday season.
''Our data shows that shoppers plan to remain optimistically cautious with their spending again this year and expect retailers to continue to offer deals and incentives on products,'' said Graham Jones, general manager of PriceGrabber. ''We expect retailers will continue to roll out a number of tactics, such as free shipping, larger discounts and online-only promotions to help win the consumer dollar this year, while implementing strategies that will span brick-and-mortar, online and mobile shopping platforms to entice consumers to shop.''
More than half of the consumers said that electronics and clothing, followed closely by travel and vacations, household supplies and dining out would grab the attention of their wallet this year. Twenty-nine percent said they will spend more on furniture, books or DVDs, followed by jewelry, toys, events, sporting goods and fitness memberships.
The daily deal industry looks like it will remain strong in 2012. Forty-six percent of PriceGrabber survey respondents indicated that they plan to use daily deal sites, such as Groupon®, Living Social® or PriceGrabber’s local deals category, more often in 2012 than in 2011. When consumers who plan to use these sites more frequently were asked to select all of the categories they will search the most, 53 percent said food and dining, 46 percent said shopping, 42 percent said entertainment and events, and 34 percent said family and kids.
When asked how they plan to shop in 2012, 45 percent of PriceGrabber survey respondents said they will combine online, brick-and-mortar and mobile shopping. Forty-two percent said they will shop mostly online, 12 percent will shop mostly in brick-and-mortar stores, and 1 percent will shop primarily from a mobile device. According to the survey, the average shopper will make 53 percent of his or her overall purchases online, 42 percent from brick-and-mortar stores and 5 percent from a mobile phone.


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Evercore Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in Exxon Mobil Co. (NYSE:XOM) by 0.7% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 220,958 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,565 shares during the quarter. Evercore Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Exxon Mobil were worth $16,932,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in XOM. Massey Quick Simon & CO. LLC increased its position in Exxon Mobil by 121.2% during the second quarter. Massey Quick Simon & CO. LLC now owns 334 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 183 shares during the last quarter. Krane Funds Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Exxon Mobil during the second quarter worth approximately $26,000. Asset Planning Services Ltd. increased its position in Exxon Mobil by 1,984.0% during the second quarter. Asset Planning Services Ltd. now owns 521 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 496 shares during the last quarter. INR Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in Exxon Mobil during the fourth quarter worth approximately $43,000. Finally, Evolution Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Exxon Mobil during the second quarter worth approximately $45,000. 54.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
In other news, VP Robert N. Schleckser sold 9,345 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $70.84, for a total transaction of $661,999.80. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president now owns 189,800 shares in the company, valued at $13,445,432. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.05% of the company’s stock.
Shares of NYSE:XOM opened at $72.64 on Friday. Exxon Mobil Co. has a 12-month low of $64.65 and a 12-month high of $87.36. The stock has a market cap of $304.56 billion, a PE ratio of 16.94, a P/E/G ratio of 2.15 and a beta of 0.99. The business has a 50 day moving average of $70.46 and a 200-day moving average of $75.97. The company has a quick ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10.
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August 2nd. The oil and gas company reported $0.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.68 by $0.05. Exxon Mobil had a return on equity of 9.16% and a net margin of 6.30%. The company had revenue of $69.09 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $64.47 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.92 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was down 6.0% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts expect that Exxon Mobil Co. will post 3.06 earnings per share for the current year.
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 10th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 13th were issued a dividend of $0.87 per share. This represents a $3.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.79%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 12th. Exxon Mobil’s dividend payout ratio is presently 70.59%.
About Exxon Mobil
Exxon Mobil Corporation explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada/Other Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. It operates through Upstream, Downstream, and Chemical segments. The company is also involved in the manufacture, trade, transport, and sale of crude oil, petroleum products, and other specialty products; and manufactures and markets petrochemicals, including olefins, polyolefins, aromatics, and various other petrochemicals.
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To mark the 10th anniversary of the Oviedo Campus at Seminole State College of Florida, a time capsule was installed inside the iconic clock tower.
The capsule, a first for Seminole State, is scheduled to be opened in 2026. The Campus Provost Office contacted Student Government Association leaders; College administrators, faculty and staff; and the City of Oviedo for their suggestions.
Here are the items placed in the time capsule during the morning ceremony:
Here are the additional items placed in the time capsule after the ceremonies:
For the second time in the spring 2014 season, a Seminole State College player has earned statewide honors for on-field performance.Read More »
Nearly 100 students from nine Seminole County high schools competed in the 20th annual Battle of the Brains at Seminole State College of Florida’s Oviedo Campus on Feb. 28.Read More »
Amy Lockhart has been appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the Seminole State College District Board of Trustees for a four-year term.Read More »


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A Fayetteville-based business will soon officially become an international company.
Slim Chickens, a restaurant chain founded in Fayetteville in 2003, announced this week it has reached a franchise agreement with Alghanim Industries to open several restaurants across the Middle East and North African region.
The first of those restaurants is already under construction in Kuwait, with plans to open to the public in March of 2017. After that, company officials say they are planning to open several more restaurants throughout the region, with at least two additional locations in the Middle East planned for 2017.
Slim Chickens has also been rapidly expanding stateside as well. The restaurant has grown to operate more than 40 locations in 10 states, and that number is expected to double in 2017 with around 40 additional locations planned in the calendar year. The company has a stated goal to open 600 restaurants by the year 2025.
Alghanim Indurstries CEO Omar Alghanim said he believes the Slim Chickens concept will do well overseas.
“Through our partnerships over the last few years, we’ve gained a deep understanding of consumers’ expectations for food and beverage offerings in the MENA region,” Alghanim said. “Slim Chickens is one of the fastest growing brands in the United States and we have no doubt that it will enjoy the same success in the Middle East.”
Slim Chickens CEO Tom Gordon said that Slim Chickens and Alghanim have more in common than you might think.
“Alghanim Industries’ legacy of providing high-caliber customer service and first-class products made this a one-of-a-kind opportunity for our brand,” Gordon said. “Over the past months we’ve learned about the company, the people and the values shared between our two organizations, and our alignment couldn’t be closer.”
Alghanim Indutries is based in Kuwait City, Kuwait, and owns and operates more than 30 businesses in 40 countries across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, India and South East Asia. The century-old company currently works with more than 300 brands worldwide, including recognizable U.S. companies like General Motors, Ford, Mars, Whirlpool, Wendy’s and American Express.
Slim Chickens got its start in Fayetteville in 2003, and specializes in fresh, hand-breaded chicken tenders, wings, salads, sandwiches, and wraps. The company is still headquartered in Fayetteville, where it employs about 40 people in its corporate office.

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A few years ago only the rather grand could lay claim to having a study in their lovely home. Nowadays, I’d bet on it being a scant few who don’t have some sort of home office – whether it’s a console in the living room, or a stolen corner of the bedroom.
Just because you need a work space, though, doesn’t mean you want to abandon all good taste. Here are our favourite ways to make your home office a part of your decor, not an aberration.
1. Keep the desk minimal if you simply need a worktop. Introduce a hulking piece of furniture and it can easily dominate the space. We love this understated office from Cabbages & Roses (above).
2. Create separation – a decorative screen or open shelving will partition off the work area subtly and give you an attractive view.
3. You need to keep paperwork for ages just in case the taxman asks, but there’s nothing to stop you stashing it in something rather lovely against a pretty backdrop such as this Suffolk Rose wallpaper from Cath Kidston
4. Don’t forget the lighting unless you want to end up with a headache. But think stylish floorlamps or retro-style desk lamps that’ll enhance your room.
5. Avoid compromising an existing room layout with a piece too far, and think laterally. The area under the stairs is a great solution, furnished here with the Captain’s desk from Furniture Village
6. There’s nothing to stop you putting patterned cushions on your office chairs when they’re not in use to make it part of a living room with soft furnishings, rather than the corner full of hard lines.
7 Desk accessories from the same palette as the rest of the room mean it’s part of your decorating not a primary plastic nightmare.
8 If you’re used to the buzz of open-plan, it can feel awfully quiet at home. Nestle your iPhone in a curvaceous sound dock for some atmosphere.
9 A burst of colour on a desktop or chair is easy to create with paint and makes plain pieces gorgeous not utilitarian. These exquisite colours are from Crown Paints.
10 Be crafty by making your own fabric-covered noticeboard. Follow the rule, though. Use something that continues the rest of the room’s style and colourways.
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How to keep the people in planning: a legislative history of the Oregon experience in limiting SLAPPs - Chapter 4 pt.3
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Legislative history of the Oregon experience in limiting SLAPPs.
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Academy Notebook: Andre Dawson 12U Classic; Rangers Youth Academy athletes shine at MLB GRIT: Girls ID Tour; National Girls & Women in Sports Day recap
Texas Rangers Youth Academy to participate in Andre Dawson 12U Classic
The Texas Rangers Youth Academy will travel to New Orleans next weekend from Feb. 24-26 to participate in the Andre Dawson 12U Classic.
The 12U youth tournament is an ancillary event to Major League Baseball’s Andre Dawson Classic, a round-robin collegiate tournament established in 2008 to highlight baseball programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Returning for the first time since 2020, the Andre Dawson 12U Classic will see 15 ball players from the Texas Rangers Youth Academy face off against five 12U teams from across the U.S.
Competing in the West pool alongside the Rangers Youth Academy are the Chicago White Sox ACE Black and the Houston Astros Youth Academy, while Atlanta RBI, Chicago White Sox ACE White and the NOLA Youth Academy will play in the East pool.
The Rangers will open pool play at 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, against the Chicago ACE Black, followed by their second game at noon against the Astros Youth Academy.
On Saturday, the top two seeds in the West will compete at 10 a.m. with hopes to reach Sunday’s championship game, where the best from the East and West will meet at Wesley Barrow Stadium at the New Orleans Youth Academy.
When the youth teams aren’t competing against one another, athletes will have the opportunity to attend collegiate Andre Dawson Classic games that will feature seven HBCU baseball programs, including Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Florida A&M University, Grambling State University, Jackson State University, Prairie View A&M University and Southern University. Rounding out the field of eight participating teams is non-HBCU, the University of New Orleans, which will act as tournament co-host.
Academy athletes shine at MLB GRIT: Girls ID Tour
Last weekend the MLB GRIT: Girls ID Tour stopped at the Texas Rangers Youth Academy to identify the next wave of female baseball stars.
With help from special guest coaches Alex Hugo, a USA Baseball Women’s National Team member and Elizabeth Benn, Director of Major League Operations for the New York Mets, athletes ages 11-18 took the field in the workout-style event to prove their skills on the baseball diamond.
Top athletes from each MLB GRIT: Girls ID Tour destination, which includes Seattle, Philadelphia, Dallas and Atlanta, will be extended invitations to participate in the MLB Develops Girls Baseball Elite Development Invitational and the Girls Baseball Breakthrough Series later this year.
Of the dozen Dallas participants, Texas Rangers Youth Academy athletes Daisy Armendariz, Aaliyah Marquez and Naya Page each had strong showings in fielding and hitting drills.
Leading into last Saturday’s event, Marquez and Page were also informed of their selection to attend the MLB and USA Baseball Trailblazer Series for athletes ages 11-13. Armendariz, an alumnus of the Trailblazer Series, has since aged out of the program.
Marquez and Page will head to Vero Beach, Fla., from April 13-16 to continue developing their skills and gain valuable guidance from current and former Women's National Team players and coaching staff, baseball executives and other notables from the sport.
All three athletes remain hopeful as they await news of MLB GRIT participants selected to attend the Elite Development Invitational and Breakthrough Series following the tour’s final stop in Atlanta on March 19.
Lauren Chamberlain Girls & Women in Sports event recap
On Wednesday, Feb. 15, nearly 100 young girls attended Lauren Chamberlain’s National Girls and Women in Sports celebration at the Texas Rangers Youth Academy. Rescheduled from its original date on Feb. 1, the University of Oklahoma softball star teamed up with Major League Baseball to host the PLAY BALL event for female ball players across DFW.
In the first portion of the evening, Chamberlain played wiffle ball games with athletes ages 7-12 and worked with groups on fielding and hitting. She then joined the 18U winter programming session for high school-aged athletes, where she gave one-on-one instruction as they worked through high-level hitting and fielding drills.
In addition to offering valuable on-field advice, Chamberlain opened the field for questions to inspire the next generation of softball and girls’ baseball players as they look to follow in her footsteps and become influential women in sports.


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We are a day away from Christmas Eve. Gifts are wrapped and wait under the tree. Have we forgotten anyone? What a terrifying thought!
In the middle of our merrymaking and frenzied last-minute shopping, in the once peaceful and quiet town of Newtown, Connecticut, families are huddled in grief, desperately trying to make sense of their pain. All across America and even the world, there’s an air of sorrow and bereavement.
They say that Christmas is for children. But what about the 20 children who will not wake up Christmas morning to open presents under the tree?
Someone said there are now 20 bright new stars in the sky. What a pretty thought. And although I weep for them and their parents, I know without a doubt that these innocents are now in heaven with Jesus, the Prince of Peace. My faith tells me that this is so.
Home for Christmas
But will this help console the devastated moms and dads whose hearts are irreparably broken? Will it help them pick up the pieces of their lives?
I pray it does. Their world will never be the same. But they need to believe that their little children, killed without mercy by a dark soul with a broken mind, are really and truly “home for Christmas”; that they sleep in heavenly peace.
These are frightening times. Life is cheap. Guns are gadgets, just like cell phones, iPads. My grandson asks: “Please explain to me why when I have a cold I have to show valid ID and am limited to just one box of Aleve Cold and Sinus, but in most states I could buy as many as 50 caliber sniper rifles as my credit limit will allow?”
To say that something is very wrong here is a huge understatement.
Sweet, soft memories
Christmas, more than any other time of the year, evokes sweet and soft memories of time with family. It brings back picture-perfect scenes of parents and children, grandparents, uncles and aunts around a Christmas tree, of gifts exchanged; and the warmth of hugs and kisses.
For some it is a season that brings back bittersweet remembrances of the family intact, with no one missing, nothing broken. Time takes its toll on even the most perfect of situations, but always there is reason to give thanks.
I have a lump in my throat thinking of the faces I will miss, but am grateful for the ones I still can see and touch. Nothing is more beautiful than the love and warmth of your children and grandchildren around you. I drink it all in. Unspeakable joy! I am blessed.
It will be a bleak Christmas for many. The residents of towns ravaged by typhoon “Pablo” are still digging themselves out of the muck and mud that destroyed their homes and the little they once owned. Over a thousand are dead and hundreds still missing and feared lost forever. Where is the light and love of Christmas for them?
They say that Christmas brings out the best in people; that even the jaded and cold-hearted can manage a twinkle in their eyes. But many of us are too busy and caught up in the trappings of the celebration. We forget that there are hungry and broken people out there wondering what the tinsel is all about.
Shortly after the Newtown tragedy, I read a news item on social networks that made me stop and think.
Ann Curry, American television personality and NBC news anchor, reacted to the tragedy in Connecticut, drawing from her experience while covering the genocide in Darfur in 2007. There, armed only with a Polaroid camera, she realized how an act of kindness could make a difference.
After the massacre in Sandy Hook last week, Curry embarked on a kindness drive. She sent out a call for people to do acts of kindness. It is like paying it forward. She explains: “If you do good, you feel good.”
Curry’s campaign is dedicated to the victims of the shooting. People are asked to do 26 Acts of Kindness to honor the 20 children and six teachers who lost their lives. It feels so good that most don’t stop at 26.
How about us? What can we do? How do we honor the memory of those slain in Newtown? What can we do to commemorate the 57 victims of violence in Maguindanao? We are all diminished and utterly violated by these senseless acts. We cannot remain helpless in the face of such evil.
In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that.”
It is Christmas. We speak and sing of love and joy, of peace and goodwill. There is something else you can do. Today, make kindness your anthem.
It is simple. Be nice to someone who’s grouchy. At a restaurant, leave a big tip for the waiter. Send a Christmas greeting to someone in trouble. Visit a prisoner. Share your time with an elderly person.
Your friend can’t make it home for Christmas? Buy her a ticket. Golfers, does your caddy have children? Buy them Christmas clothes. At Starbucks, pay for the coffee of the one in line behind you. Help someone carry her packages.
I am sure you will come up with dozens more. The possibilities are endless. All you need is a willing heart.
Our kindness campaign is not just for the holidays. But Christmas is a good time to start.
Christmas is not about presents under the tree. It is not about feasts on our tables. It is about Jesus; about His love and why He came to live among us. It is about sharing and caring, giving and forgiving, about reaching out and making life a little easier for someone else.
“Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” (Dale Evans)
To all my rocking readers: Be kind to one another! Merry Christmas!

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A cultural history of education
Education forms the minds of citizens at an impressionable age. What is taught and learned in school eventually affects the life and character of a nation.
Questions such as who should control schools, how education should be provided, who should teach, what students should learn and how they should be taught have haunted us for centuries.
Teachers and educational reformers have always considered themselves both pioneers and revolutionaries. The issues they wrestle with, including faith, philosophy, educational practice, psychology, law, and politics, have a long and often unstable history.
At the dawn of European colonization in North America, formal education was generally organized by religious orders.
The culture of the Western European settlers who settled in present-day territories of the United States and Canada was rooted in Judeo-Christian traditions and faith. Religious practice was an integral part of the life of French and English settlers.
In early French Canada, exploration and trading expeditions typically included a trio of merchants, soldiers, and priests, the first to seek profit, the second to protect Crown interests, and the third to temper the impulses materialists of the other two and to spread Christianity among the native peoples.
The development of Roman Catholic education dates back to the year 1620 when the first school was founded by the Catholic order of Récollets in Quebec. Typically, until the 19th century, almost all schools in North America were operated under the auspices of one Christian denomination or another.
In the British colonies, the famous Mayflower Compact of 1620 established Christian government in the North American wilderness as a religious act based on biblical law. In the “presence of God and each other”, the colonists entered into a covenant to “better order, preserve and promote” their ends in the new world.
Since the early Pilgrims had a single Christian worldview, there was no immediate imperative to separate church and state. It was only after several different denominations established themselves in America that the idea of separation was incorporated into the 1789 Constitution of the United States of America.
In the early years of the European colonies, all education was faith-based. Everyone had to read the Bible, and children often learned to read more for religious than practical purposes.
Parents were generally encouraged to catechize their children in the tenets of the Christian religion. Bible-based societies viewed education as the most important means of providing future generations with cultural and religious institutions that would preserve and advance civilization. Harvard University was founded in 1636 with a grant from the Massachusetts Bay Colony as a training ground for Calvinist ministers.
One of the best-known American educators was Noah Webster, a devout Christian, born in 1758 in West Hartford, Connecticut. During the Revolutionary War, he was a student at Yale University. His Blue-Backed Speller, first published in 1783, taught millions to read. In 1820, the number of copies sold in the United States was about 20 million.
Webster, who had become a Congregationalist in his later years, considered the faculty of language a gift from God. He considered the famous dictionary he had compiled as the pinnacle of his work in godly endeavor.
By the time France and Britain had established permanent colonies in America, virtually all schools and colleges had classical Christian roots. The Christian tradition has set the tone for education for almost two centuries.
The kingdom without a king
In a major new book titled “Battle for the American Mind: Uprooting a Century of Miseducation,” authors Pete Hegseth and David Goodwin argue that a person’s vision of a well-ordered or “good” life is driven by a force which they call “paideia”. .”
The authors say this spirit “has proven to be the most powerful cultural force in all of human history.” In the case of ‘Western Christian Paideia’, it relates to traditional family life, worship, loyalty to country and community, personal industry and moral behavior. Christian children discovered virtue in a worldview or “paideia” of faith and patriotism.
Hegseth and Goodwin assert that Western Christian Paideia remained unchallenged and unchanged for centuries. He combined faith with freedom and influenced an entire civilization.
Today, however, we rarely think about the Judeo-Christian origins of our assumptions because we have been constantly taught to doubt the depth and value of all religious beliefs.
The authors of “Battle for the American Mind” state that: “The great plume of smoke we see rising from selfishness and hypersexuality in our culture emanates from a fire built to worship creation rather than the creator. We’re trying to have the Kingdom, without the King.
In the early 19th century, the decline of Western Christian Paideia began at the elite Harvard University in New England.
Harvard became a bastion of Unitarianism which rejected the doctrine of the Trinity and other Christian teachings in favor of a rationalistic and inclusive approach to belief. Harvard and other prestigious universities became the main sources of anti-religious education.
While many academic elites leaned toward atheism, the vast majority of ordinary North Americans remained conservative in their faith and educated their children in the biblical tradition until the first decades of the 20th century. At home, and in small Christian or Jewish schools, some still do it.
Conservative scholars have argued that over the past two centuries, North American schools, colleges, and universities have come full circle from Judeo-Christian daylight to neo-pagan darkness.
Like Pete Hegseth and David Goodwin, many have noted that modern educational reformers set out to change our cultural order and dissolve our attachment to Western Christian Paideia.
Over the past two centuries, North American educators have been influenced by a so-called reform movement that has done little or nothing to improve the quality of instruction, the content of the curriculum, or the mission of our schools.
We will examine the prodigious origins of the education reform movement in Part 2 of this continuing series on the history of education in North America.
The opinions expressed in this article are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Epoch Times.

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Yep, today's the day, May 3rd. One year ago I joined this wiki. So it's my wiki birthday!
Anyway, since I'm making a blog, there's something I wanted to get off my chest. No, I'm not leaving the wiki, but I feel that there's a lot of favoritism on here. A lot of you will probably just ignore this blog because I'm just not "important" enough. I've seen admins and popular users make completely pointless blogs and get dozens of comments. Meanwhile a not-so-popular user tries to make a blog post regarding important issues, and it's completely ignored. I do not get that. I think it's completely biased. I for one do not judge a blog by it's writer, but by its content instead. Why can't everyone else do the same?
So go ahead. Don't post a comment. I'm obviously not "important" enough.

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SA T20 franchise Joburg Super Kings have appealed for testing of Phangiso’s action under laboratory conditions at an ICC-accredited centre. Taking action on his bowling, the SA T20 panel has suspended Aaron Phangiso.
New Delhi: This year, players from all over the world are showcasing their talent in the Franchise T20 League, started by the South Africa Cricket Board. The battle between the 6 teams continues in the SA T20 League. This tournament is also being called Mini IPL. Because, all the franchisees playing in this league are owned by the teams playing in the Indian Premier League. At the same time, the difficulties of spinner Aaron Phangiso of Johannesburg Super Kings, a franchise owned by Chennai Super Kings, have increased.
Joburg Super Kings spinner Aaron Phangiso has been suspended from bowling in SA20, South Africa’s franchise-based domestic T20 tournament, after raising questions over his bowling. The 39-year-old South African international spinner has been punished after it was confirmed by SA20’s independent Bowling Action Panel. Phangiso is accused of not conforming to the rules of legal bowling action as defined by the International Cricket Council. Phangiso has represented South Africa in 21 ODIs and 16 T20 Internationals, taking 26 and 20 wickets.
The SA T20 panel submitted its final report on 23 January. Explain that SA20 was formed under the Suspect Bowling Action Policy. SA20 said in a statement on Tuesday that ‘reports have confirmed that Aaron Fungiso was bowled with a non-compliant action during the match between Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals on 17 January at Wanderers in Johannesburg. As a result, the SA T20 panel suspended Phangiso from bowling in SA T20 matches from 23 January onwards.
Joburg Super Kings have requested to test Aaron Phangiso’s action under laboratory conditions at an ICC accredited centre. If the ICC test shows that his action is correct, he will be allowed to continue bowling.


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food prep classes in Bristol and around the UK
talks & demos for health retreats
1-2-1 work with clients combining coaching and hands-on experience in the kitchen.
Nutritious food impacts the way we feel. Learn how to improve your mood & feel good with healthy food, drink & lifestyle choices.
I work on several health retreats running food workshops and supporting clients through detox. I feel very privileged to be able to do this and meet so many wonderful people who have taken a step to improve their health. I also feel very lucky to be part of a network of inspiring healthcare professionals.
Our food choices and lifestyle affect our body, our mind and our emotions but navigating what works for us can be challenging and in today’s world, it can be daunting to work out what is good for us. There is no generic diet suitable for everyone and what works for us will change depending on our current health picture.
If we have spent years eating foods that have been processed, sprayed with pesticides or fed antibiotics then there is a pretty good chance that embarking on a supported cleanse would be beneficial. When we remove foods that cause us stress to process and we take time to rest and allow our body to detox naturally, we will of course feel better. That doesn’t mean that the diet we follow when we’re cleansing or when we feel good is a diet for life.
I work with clients to find out what might be suitable.
There certainly are a few principals we can follow to help us feel as vibrant as we can.
relax & hydrate
Removing processed and refined foods is a critical starting point as the chemicals they contain can disrupt different systems in our body.
Consume high quality essential fats, rest and drink good quality water. These changes alone can have great results
Include nutrient dense foods to help us thrive. Preferably wild and local if at all possible. Traditional foods such as raw milk, dairy kefir, grass-fed butter, offal, wild meats & bone broth are incredibly nourishing. Other therapeutic foods such as weeds, herbs, ferments, seaweeds and mushrooms can all shift our level of health.
Healthy options need to look and sound inviting, taste absolutely delicious, be easy to make and leave us feeling nourished afterwards. That's exactly what I'm passionate about - making healthy food tasty and desirable.
I hope you enjoy this website
Wishing you the very best of health

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Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin could be set for a January switch to Chelsea, according to his agent.
The 27-year-old had been touted for a £15m switch to Stamford Bridge next month - after the Sunday People reported his representatives had been in West London last week.
And it now seems the Blues are in line to sign him, despite previous links with Manchester United.
Guarin's agent Marcelo Ferreyra confirmed talks had taken place and insists it is now up to the two clubs to agree a fee.
He told Colombian network Caracol Radio: "We have already been to London with Inter and met with Chelsea directors to make their interest formal.
"If both clubs reach an agreement, a transfer is an option, but Fredy is happy at Inter as well if they don't agree terms.
"Fredy feels important under Walter Mazzarri. The upcoming World Cup also plays a role. We will also meet with the Inter owner to see what the project looks like here."
Colombian international Guarin could become Jose Mourinho's top target next month - as he is not cup-tied following Inter's failure to qualify for European football last season.
However, last night's Capital One Cup defeat to Sunderland left the Portuguese furious - with the 50-year-old threatening to return to his favoured defensive tactics.
Should this be the case, reinforcements are likely to arrive in the back line at Stamford Bridge, with Guarin's team mate Andrea Ranocchia linked with a switch yesterday.


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The bitcoin price experienced a nearly $1,000 flash crash after reaching a new all-time high just below $7,900 in the wake of the cancellation of SegWit2x.
Bitcoin Price Flash Crashes After Reaching All-Time High
As CCN reported, Mike Belshe, chief executive of bitcoin wallet service BitGo and project lead for SegWit2x, announced today that the controversial Bitcoin protocol upgrade had been suspended indefinitely due to a lack of consensus and the near-certainty of a blockchain split following its activation.
The bitcoin price surged in response to the announcement, rising to a new all-time high of $7,899 at 17:30 UTC on bitcoin exchange Bitfinex. However, soon after, the bitcoin price fell into decline, and at approximately 18:40 UTC it fell prey to a flash crash and plummeted to $6,977. This plunge constituted a $922 — or 12% — decline from the all-time high it had set just an hour prior.
Market Sorts Out SegWit2x
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"A film to inspire, that does not solely focus on what it means to be a burns victim but also explores the subject of motherhood, and being young in today's society"
Dirty God is an unshrinking portrait of a determined young woman who faces a drastic change in how the public see her, after she is the victim in an acid attack.
Dirty God is director Sacha Polak’s first English language film, and as with Hemel and Zurich it adjusts the lens so that its focus is placed on 'the liberated woman’, and how her sexuality falls within that.
A film to inspire, that does not solely focus on what it means to be a burns victim but also explores the subject of motherhood, and being young in today's society.
Living with burns is not just about the operations you undertake, you after all at the end of it are still a person like everybody else; you hold desires, whether they involve going clubbing, or fulfilling sexual urges. Vicky Knight pours raw emotion onto the screen, in what is a most brave performance, nuanced in its style. The use of non-actors is not new, and given the current climate, “street-casting” could be a valuable mechanism for correcting an imbalance of class.
Directors that use ‘said’ mechanism include Ken Loach, Shane Meadows and Andrea Arnold, who cast Katie Jarvis in Fish Tank spotting her as she was arguing at a train station in Essex. “With non-actors you rely on their instinct.” she said at the time.
“Often it’s things like the texture of their skin or the way they use language, things that they are not self-conscious about … all these things they don’t know they have,” said Ken Loach.
It’s one thing to cast an amateur who’s been through similar experiences, but quite another to then expect that person to live within a fictionalised character.
Whilst you mightn’t warm to Jade, whose a melange of stony/vulnerable, yet also seemingly uninhibited sexually, you cannot help but appreciate every element of her realness.
Her story should serve as a source of inspiration to everybody, disfigured or not. On the basis of the strength she retains alone. She is able to face life head-on again, even after the hardship that has befallen her previously.
The film opens on widescreen close-ups of acid-damaged flesh, extensively damaged tissue, flimsy, with dendrite-like ridges.
Knight herself is a burns victim, however, the makeup department enhanced those scars she already had, in order that viewers could imagine more effectively the distress of a woman whose previous blonde good looks, in a conventional Western sense, are then suddenly scarred on a large scale because of her jealous-enraged ex-boyfriend.
We first meet Jade the day she comes out of hospital, picked up by her mother, Lisa. Lisa, played by Katherine Kelly, is fragile in her own way, and runs a black-market clothing company from her flat. On their arrival home Jade reaches out to cuddle her two-year-old daughter, Rae (Eliza Brady-Girard), but she becomes overwrought seeing her mother’s newly disfigured face, encased in a protective clear mask, even if temporary.
Rae's distress leads Jade to re-establish a friendship with bestie, Shami, (Rebecca Stone), but a night out serves as a cruel reminder of how difficult it's going to be for her to re-integrate into society.
Polak is particularly good at expressing the friendship that is held between the two girls. Shami is a bit of a clubber, and is only too willing to stick around so long as the fun holds out. And Naz (Bluey Robinson), her boyfriend, continues to entice Jade in, the sexual tension before the attack still very much in intact.
Jade now starved of attention, unable to rely on her physical attributes, resorts to chat forums but is careful not to let the camera slip, and show her face. It’s a release of sorts but is also humiliating, as she recognises her loss of empowerment.
Doctors tell her that little more can be done cosmetically, however, this doesn't stop her from being drawn to a Moroccan website, offering out affordable plastic surgery. Jade being strong-willed like she is, never lets the thought cross her mind that it may be a scam.
And to pay for the cost of the trip and surgery she takes on a job at a telemarketing company, whilst shrugging off, (as best she can), the stares and taunts of other colleagues.
The script makes a few false notes, here and there, but I think it is designed as such, in order that we ourselves believe the agency to be legitimate, thus emitting an an air of ‘false hope,’ after all the obstacles we've witnessed before it.
In terms of the cinematography Polak includes moments of marked tactility, for example, there's a scene in which Jade ports a nigab and spins around on the balcony outside her flat, displaying a confidence, at the same time remaining hidden.
There are also two nightmare scenes, both brief, where her attacker emerges sporting a collar of black cock feathers, I am intrigued to know how these may have been developed..
The camera work of Ruben Impens is delicate in how he chooses to cast light on Knight’s face and body, as well as create a clear division between the cold shades of England, and those warmer ones in Morocco. The Music is effectively employed by Polak's regular collaborator Rutger Reinders.

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Inovelli Blue Series 2-1 Smart Switch / Dimmer
The Blue Series 2 - 1 Smart Switch will change the way you think about smart lighting.
The Blue Series is the latest innovation from Inovelli, the award winning company renowned for their design and approach to Smart technology. It's their first ever Zigbee switch, and dare we say the best yet.
2-1? More like 100-1
This uL listed smart switch functions either as a dimmer or a on / off toggle switch. The choice is yours. But that's only the beginning:
Multiple Choice Installation:
- Neutral Wire Installation: This is the most common and the recommended solution to installation. You simply install the switch as you would a normal light switch, but add in the neutral wire (usually a clump of white wires in the back of the gang-box).
- Non-Neutral Wire Installation: Some older homes do not have a neutral wire and unfortunately many switches on the market do not account for this. The good news is this switch will work without a neutral wire (albeit some limitations outlined below).
- Add-On (Aux) Switch Installation: In a 3-Way (or multi-way) setup, you have more than one switch controlling your lights. The switch can work with a special add-on (aux) switch to provide dimming as well as scene control at both ends. Our recommended add-on (aux) switch is our own White Series Add-On (Aux) Switch, but these can also work with Jasco's and HomeSeer's.
- Dumb Switch Installation: If you'd prefer to leave your existing, "dumb" switch at the end of your 3-Way (or multi-way) setup, you can certainly do that with this switch (not available in a non-neutral setup). EZ 3-Way technology allows you to not have to re-wire your dumb switch -- simply install your smart switch on one end and you're good to go. NOTE: Illuminated, "dumb" switches will not work.
- Smart Switch Installation: Lastly, you can have 2x (or more) smart switches installed in a multi-way setup. Special re-wiring is required for this and a neutral wire is also required.
Check out Inovelli's wiring schematics here.
Beyond Capable LED Bar:
The customizable LED offers more than just dim level. You can fully customize to alert you to important events. Blink red for emergencies, pulse yellow for demand energy events, or flash your team colors when your favorite team scores. (Please note this capability is largely dependent on your hub's ability to support this functionality)
Smart Bulb Mode:
Smart Bulbs, like Philips Hue, are great, until someone flips the switch. Well my friend, your duct tape over the light switch days are behind you. Smart Bulb mode allows constant power to the light bulb so it's always ready to be controlled from your favorite app. And with the scene control capabilities, you can now change colors right from the switch.
Zigee Binding - No Hub needed:
The Blue Series can be directly connected to Zigbee bulbs without the need for a third party hub. Check out this demo of direct connection to Philips Hue
Inovelli has tested the following hubs for compatibility. Click any of the links for setup instructions. If your hub is not listed, please note that the functionality may be limited!
Power: 120V AC, 60Hz
Signal (Frequency): 2.4GHz
Operating Temperature Range: 32-95° F (0-35° C)
Maximum Load (Watts): 600W Incandescent, 300W LED, 150W CFL
Range: Up to 100 meters line of sight between the Wireless Controller (HUB) and the closest Zigbee Module
Dimensions: Depth = 1.2" (3.0cm), Height = 2.8" (7.1cm), Width = 1.6" (4.1cm)
UL Certified: E528330
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For some time, I've wanted to make an Indian recipe using lettuce wraps and the opportunity showed itself on Sunday! I remember the first time I was introduced to the idea was at Koryo, a Korean restaurant in Berkeley that my friend Mia had taken me to. The concept is quite foreign in Indian cooking so I thought it would be fun to try it out.
My friend Lauren (whose beautiful plate that I want to steal is above:) had invited me over on Sunday and asked if I'd bring an appetizer; the challenge being though that there were a number of dietary restrictions in the group: no milk products, no gluten, no nuts or avocado. I'm always happy to accommodate dietary restrictions because I've been a vegetarian all my life and know how it feels when you can't eat something so I was excited to come up with something that everyone could enjoy.
When thinking about what I could make, the idea of lettuce wraps popped in my head. I had just learned that tofu usually has gluten but this one brand, Nasoya makes gluten-free tofu so I decided to make my curried tofu curry recipe and a chutney out of the basil that I just had gotten in my farm share.
Basil is not usually used in chutneys, but thinking of how well basil and coconut go in Thai food, I made up this chutney recipe using the leaves, coconut, lemon and ginger. I'm happy I did because now I have another alternative to pesto when I get basil leaves in my farm share.
For these wraps, I used butter or Boson lettuce, which I think is maybe the most tasty of lettuces:
Lettuce Wraps with Curried Tofu and Coconut Basil Chutney
1 head of butter lettuce, washed and dried
curried tofu recipe
coconut basil chutney
Place a tablespoon of curried tofu in one lettuce leaf and top with a teaspoon of coconut basil chutney. You can also just have all three in 3 separate dishes for people to assemble on their own.
Coconut Basil Chutney Recipe
1 bunch basil leaves, washed
1 cup frozen fresh grated coconut, thawed
juice of 1/2 lemon
3 green chills
1 tsp ginger grated
1 small onion
1 small tomato
salt to taste
1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (optional)
Combine all ingredients in blender and puree. Fold in Greek yogurt optionally.


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JUST €5 COULD FEED A FAMILY FOR FOUR DAYS
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” Matthew 25:35
Rosamond Bennett, Chief Executive of Christian Aid Ireland, recently returned from South Sudan, where she witnessed the hopelessness and hunger faced by millions in the conflict-torn country.
“In South Sudan, I witnessed intense poverty. In the villages I visited, people are eating just one meal a day, made with only one ingredient. After months and months of living like this, energy levels are low and many people, especially children, are suffering from malnutrition.
“Seeing how hungry and malnourished some of the babies are and then the pain in their mother’s faces, who know they have no food for them, was devastating. Some of the people told me that they know they won’t be here next spring. Recent heavy rains destroyed their crops, which they were depending on. They said, Christmas is non-existent for us this year.”
As many families gather together this Christmas for a time of plenty and abundance, millions of mothers and young children, experiencing severe hunger in countries across the world, including South Sudan, are wondering where their next meal will come from.
Earlier this year, famine was declared in parts of South Sudan: the first time it was declared anywhere in six years. More than three years of conflict had displaced nearly 4 million people, disrupting harvests and leading to devastating food shortages. Although the famine was averted, the crisis in South Sudan has reached unprecedented levels – nearly 6 million people are facing severe food insecurity. If left untreated, acute malnutrition – the most extreme form of food crisis – can lead to death.
Aluel Ring used to run a small business selling tea and bread at her local market, which provided enough money to feed her family. As the situation in South Sudan deteriorated, inflation rose to 800%, meaning her earnings could no longer buy enough food to put on the table.
The mother-of-four could only provide one meal a day for her family, and sometimes that meal would consist of nothing but leaves. Christian Aid partner organisation SPEDP, is providing cash vouchers to people, like Aluel, struggling with acute malnutrition in South Sudan, so they can buy essential food in local markets to help their families recover.
“Before Christian Aid intervened, life had become very difficult. As a family, we urgently needed help,” said Aluel. With support from SPEDP, she received cash vouchers, allowing her to buy enough food to feed her children. “I saw the health of my children improve drastically as they then started eating three meals a day,” she added.
Your donation could help Christian Aid prevent many thousands of unnecessary deaths from malnutrition. Just €5 could provide a cash voucher to provide enough food for a family for four days, and €140 could provide 10 families with fishing gear.
To support Christian Aid’s work this Christmas, please visit christitanaid.ie or call 01 4967040

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a busy few weeks ahead of them! The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are, of course, preparing for the birth of their first child, due sometime around the end of April. However, they're also finishing up renovations on their new home in Windsor, and things don't seem to be going as smooth as planned.
The royal couple was reportedly supposed to move into Frogmore Cottage this week, but according to the Daily Mail, due to last minute changes in renovations, things could take up to another four weeks. This means that they'll be moving in just before Meghan is due. Nothing like adding a little extra stress to your third trimester!
A royal source told The Sun that "it's been all hands to the pump. The builders have worked all week whatever the weather. But they keep making changes, particularly on the layout." They continued, "The word is they've been quite demanding, which is understandable as what homeowner doesn't want their house to be perfect?"
Harry and Meghan have reportedly made many significant changes to the property, which was previously broken up into 20 apartments for royal staff. The now five en-suite bedroom home will include a yoga studio, "an elaborate Gone With The Wind-style double staircase," new grand fireplaces in "principal rooms," a kitchen diner, alcove bookcases and vanity units, run on green energy and have "Fort Knox" levels of security, according to the Daily Mail.
However, the biggest renovation the Duke and Duchess have made is soundproofing the entire home, which is reportedly coming in at around £50,000, according to The Sun. Frogmore Cottage is located near Heathrow Airport, so the soundproofing will help block out the noise of passing jets above, which seems especially important for a family set to have a new baby.
The entire renovation is said to cost between £2 million and £3 million, although Kensington Palace has not made any official statements on the total cost. According to Daily Mail, the building work costs will be covered by the Sovereign Grant, while all fixtures and soundproofing will be paid for by the couple.
Frogmore Cottage was built in the 18th century for Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, who was said to use the home as a retreat for her and her unmarried daughters.
However, the home is something special to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as well. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle invited a group of nearly 200 guests for a wedding reception hosted by Prince Charles to the property in May 2018. The home sits on the grounds of Windsor Castle, where the couple also took their engagement photos.

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Rays pitching prospect Taylor Guerrieri is having Tommy John elbow surgery today, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
Guerrieri was the Rays’ first-round pick in 2011 and came into the season ranked as a top-75 prospect by both Baseball America and MLB.com (he also cracked both top-100 lists last season). He pitched very well at low Single-A before being shut down, starting 14 games with a 2.01 ERA and 51/12 K/BB ratio in 67 innings as a 20-year-old.
Guerrieri will miss the remainder of this season and will likely be sidelined for most of next season as well, potentially returning in the second half.
Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez blasted a two-run home run off of Red Sox starter David Price in the bottom of the first inning of Tuesday night’s game. It’s his 20th homer of the season, tying a record held by Wally Berger for the fastest to 20 homers, per MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. Both did so in 51 career games. Berger did so with the Boston Braves in 1930.
Sanchez came into Tuesday’s game hitting a ridiculous .315/.388/.690 with 19 home runs and 40 RBI in 209 plate appearances. He’s a big reason why the Yankees are still in contention for the American League Wild Card despite selling at the trade deadline.
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) paid tribute to late Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez by recounting his life story and explaining the impact the right-hander had on his family, his community, and baseball fans.
No matter your politics, we can all recognize Rubio’s tribute to Fernandez as heartfelt and true.


Asia-Pacific IoT middleware market is projected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period (2020-2026). The adoption of cloud infrastructure services is continuously increasing among small-medium enterprises (SMEs) of the emerging economies in the Asia-Pacific region. This is estimated to increase the IoT market, which in turn, will drive the growth of the IoT middleware market in the region. SMEs are further expected to rise during the forecast period, backed by the technological innovation in its products, with the ICT and electronics industry pursuing the growth in the IoT.
A full Report of Asia-Pacific IoT Middleware MarketAvailable athttps://www.omrglobal.com/industry-reports/asia-pacific-iot-middleware-market
Nevertheless, SMEs are expected to foresee a gradual move towards the ICT sector, with a major focus on the upcoming technologies, such as IoT and AI. These technologies have their applications across every sector; therefore, the SMEs are moving ahead with these technologies. Moreover, the cloud services among SMEs is continuously increasing and thus augmenting the growth of the IoT market in the region.
Furthermore, in India, the increasing internet penetration across rural areas has been another major factor propelling the demand for IoT connected devices, and in turn, the growth of the market. Along with this, the cohesive government policies and prospering digitalization from initiatives, such as “Digital India” are further offering the growth of IoT connected devices in the country.
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- Report Elements- Details
- Study Period (2019-2026)
- Base year- 2019
- Forecast period2020-2026
- Segments Covered- By Platform and By Vertical
- Countries Covered- China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Key Companies ProfiledAdvantech Co. Ltd., Cisco Systems, Inc., Cumulocity GmbH, Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp., SAP SE, and Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Key questions addressed by the report
- What is the market growth rate during the forecast period?
- Which segment/region dominates the market in the base year?
- Which segment/region will project the fastest growth in the market during the forecast period?
- How COVID-19 will impact the market growth in 2020 and coming years?
- Who is the leader in the market?
- How players are addressing challenges to sustain growth?
- Where is the investment opportunity?
Asia-Pacific IoT Middleware Market – Segmentation
- Device Management
- Application Management
- Connectivity Management
- Energy & Utilities
- Others (BFSI and Defense)
Asia-Pacific IoT Middleware Market – Segmentation by Geography
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Advantech Co. Ltd.
- Cisco Systems, Inc.
- Cumulocity GmbH
- Hitachi, Ltd.
- IBM Corp.
- Litmus Automation, Inc.
- Microsoft Corp.
- Oracle Corp.
- PTC Inc.
- Robert Bosch GmbH
- SAP SE
- TIBCO Software Inc.
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Generally, oral hygiene doesn’t just stop at the gums and teeth. Just as research shows a relationship between oral health and systemic health, it has also revealed a link between oral health and skin.
Over 125 million people suffer from psoriasis. This condition can cause painful skin patches that make it hard for you to live life normally. Psoriasis is not curable but is controllable and no single approach works for everyone.
Nearly 3 percent of the world’s population has some form of psoriasis—that’s over 125 million people.

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Taylor Swift Takes Her Rocky Friendship Status With Selena Gomez Public In THIS Selfie! See It HERE!
Despite not being invited to her birthday/yacht party in St. Tropez!
[Image via Taylor Swift/Instagram.]
The Homeland star looks incredible wearing a blush pink Prada bodysuit with a matching Cadillac car printed jacket. Her rock 'n' roll look is completed with an edgy hairstyle and super fierce makeup.
She sure brings the hotness to Russia!
[Image courtesy of Harper's Bazaar.]

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text: Looking for something fun to do this summer? The Art Center of Northern New Jersey, in New Milford, is offering a wide variety of fine arts classes for children, teens, and adults. The Center is a non-profit, community organization that provides excellent instruction at reasonable prices. Classes include -- photography, stone carving, watercolors, pastels, printmaking, cartooning, sculpture, collage, and more! Check our website -- www.artcenter-nnj.org.


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The Mayor's Millennial Advisory Committee was created to develop initiatives and provide input on how to keep and attract residents aged 18 to 35 in Burlington. It will also concentrate on creating opportunities to engage millennials with their community. The committee is a pilot project from spring 2016 to spring 2017.
Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at various locations across the city. All meetings are open to the public, especially millennial-aged residents.
Office of the Mayor
905-335-7600, ext. 7478


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In anticipation of her impending 100th birthday--and in celebration of her unique and lasting impact on our culture--we are gathering signatures in support of a United States postage stamp commemorating the First Lady of American Burlesque, Gypsy Rose Lee.
Born Rose Louise Hovick in Seattle, Washington in 1911, Ms. Lee was a legendary stage and screen entertainer, whose 1957 memoir inspired the Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim, and Arthur Laurents musical, Gypsy: A Musical Fable. Adapted for the screen in 1962 (with Natalie Wood in the title role), Gypsy is widely considered one of the crowning achievements of mid-20th century musical theatre; remaining as relevant--and popular--today as when it first debuted in 1959.
But there was much more to Gypsy, the woman, than Gypsy: the Fable. While her legacy as America's most celebrated stripteaser endures, Ms. Lee's other accomplishments--as an author, playwright, political activist, popular talk show host, fashion icon, and a devoted single mother--are equally noteworthy. A proud patriot, she entertained troops during the Korean and Vietnam wars and was adored by factory workers, homemakers, the military, New York's literary elite, gangsters, Eleanor Roosevelt, and everyone in between.
In honor of Ms. Lee's centennial, we humbly request a tribute worthy of such a beloved (and enduring) American icon: a United States postage stamp in her honor.
Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee
c/o Stamp Development
U.S. Postal Service
1735 North Lynn St., Suite 5013
Arlington, VA 22209-6432
Members of Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee:
America in the Roaring Twenties. Money flowed fast and free. Speakeasies beckoned beyond dimly lit doorways. Vaudeville was king. Talking pictures were only a distant flicker. But then, almost overnight, the Great Depression leveled everything. When the dust settled, Americans were primed for a star who could distract them from the grim new reality and excite them in different, unexpected ways. Enter Gypsy Rose Lee
, a strutting, bawdy, erudite "ecdysiast" who possessed a preternatural gift for delivering exactly what America needed.
Born Rose Louise Hovick in Seattle, Washington in 1911, the story of Gypsy Rose Lee is the story of America itself: tumultuous, daring, devastating, thrilling, and relentlessly self-inventing. The epitome of Classic Burlesque--an art form as uniquely American as baseball or Jazz, and one she infused with her singular philosophy and style--Gypsy was the first performer to blend sex and comedy, to put on more than she took off, to use burlesque to tell stories about herself and the world around her, to understand that no one would laugh at a strip teaser if she first laughed at herself.
Where other headliners stripped off every stitch of clothing (and, in some cases, their dignity as well), Gypsy backed up against the velvet curtain, standing tall and regal and unobtainable; the audience always begged for more and was secretly pleased when she refused. A legendary entertainer, author and playwright, she was adored by factory workers, street peddlers, gangsters, New York's literary elite, and everyone in between.
Resilient, self-made and utterly, indefatigably American, Gypsy Rose Lee's sensational story of tragedy and triumph is the embodiment of the American Dream. Her 1957 memoir inspired the Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim, and Arthur Laurents musical, Gypsy: A Musical Fable
--as well as one of popular culture's most enduring archetypes: the pushy, domineering "stage mother," personified by her showbiz-obsessed mother, Madame Rose. Adapted for the screen in 1962 (with Natalie Wood in the title role), Gypsy
is widely considered one of the crowning achievements of mid-20th century musical theatre--an enduring favorite with a story and songbook as relevant today as when it first debuted in 1959.
On the eve of her 100th birthday, Gypsy Rose Lee continues to inspire and engage. A genuinely unique individual, her indelible imprint on our culture is evidenced as much by the timelessness of her own story as the ever-increasing popularity of the once-thought-lost art she championed: Burlesque. In celebration of Ms. Lee's unique contributions--as a vaudevillian, stripper, author, playwright, political activist, popular talk show host, fashion icon, devoted single mother and singularly, profoundly American Original---we humbly request consideration of a United States postage stamp in her honor.


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Know about the fascinating story about how 6 Ballygunge Place’s star attraction, the Dab Chingri, ended up on the menu in this delightful writeup in Vogue Living. Every dish has a story behind it and the Dab Chingri is no less. Even more humbling is the fact that it was suggested by one of our guests to our Director Mr. S. Ramani. And the rest is, as they say, history! Learn also how to make the Dab Chingri at home.


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The scaffolding covering the facade of the new 32-unit condominium at 100 Avenue A was recently removed, revealing it to be, well, like any other East Village condo development.
The eight-story property, which is the latest from controversial East Village luxury developer Ben “The Sledgehammer” Shaoul, is nearing completion and is “expecting closing this fall,” said Jordan Hurt of Nest Seekers International, the firm handling unit sales. The new development will feature amenities including a “zen garden,” landscaped rooftop and a new Blink Fitness gym, which opens around the same time as the building itself.
Ae Sook Choi at the CB3 SLA Committee meeting Monday (Photo: Jaime Cone)
It stands to reason that after a night of drinking at a karaoke bar revelers are going to continue warbling “Don’t Stop Believing” in the streets on their journey home. The more drunk they are, the louder they’ll be. Variations on this statement were repeated multiple times at a recent discussion about Karaoke Boho‘s impending relocation on the Lower East Side. More →
The New Amsterdam School, a Waldorf-inspired nursery, pre-K and kindergarten school, is moving into the first floor space of Bloom62, Ben Shaoul’s fancy-schmancy luxury condos that replaced the Cabrini nursing home. More →


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How to End Your Struggle with Mindless Eating and Start Savoring Food with Intention and Joy
Eat, Drink, and Be Mindful is a new tool for dealing with the age-old problem of mindless overeating. The author currently uses this workbook with clients in her Mindful Eating Support Groups. The book is a collection of more than seventy worksheets she has created. The workbook is organized around the seven skills of mindful-eater-awareness: observing, being in-the-moment, acceptance, letting go, non-judgment, and mindfulness of the environment. Each worksheet is one to two pages. This concise, easy-to-use guide is great for introducing people to mindful eating. More advanced mindful eaters love the journal format. It is also a helpful tool for therapists to use with their clients.
Fans of Eating Mindfully, yo-yo dieters, dietitians, therapists, and doctors would be primary and secondary markets for this book. The workbook combines the ancient wisdom of mindfulness meditation techniques with cognitive behavior skills and cutting edge approaches to implementing and sustaining lasting change. In her first book, Albers, a psychologist and mindful eating expert, reveals how overeating or chaotic eating can be improved with mindful eating techniques.
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JP Deluxe Guitar Tool for Guitar. Accessories. Accessory. Published by Alfred Music (AP.97-20001F).
The best string-changing tool on the market, engineered in America and made of stainless steel. The JP Guitar Tool is used by professional guitar techs around the world. The carbide cutters cut the first time, every time. This tool contains Phillips and standard screwdrivers with Allen wrenches, all made of hardened steel. Also included is a bridge pin puller for acoustic guitars and hand pliers for pulling strings through. Comes with a nylon sheath that stores the tool on your belt or in your guitar case.


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“Aging means a series of progressive losses including withdrawal from work, loss of purpose, reduced independence, loss of friends, increased poverty, the risk of developing an illness leading to long-term disability, isolation and loneliness. Why wouldn’t you be depressed – right?”
Wrong, according to the Mood Disorders Society of Canada. The perception that depression and loneliness is a natural part of aging is incorrect.
According to Health Canada, older Canadians are healthier, more affluent, are living longer and more independent lives than ever before. So physical decline and isolation are not necessarily facts of life as we age. It doesn’t have to be that way. And yet, for a variety of reasons, many seniors still live lonely lives.
Loneliness has one of the biggest impacts on how we age. In older people, it can have serious health consequences, raising the risks of an earlier-than-expected death and the loss of physical abilities. According to a 2012 study, both social isolation and loneliness are associated with ahigher risk of mortality in adults aged 52 and older.
This is a problem that is not going to go away–approximately 25% of the Canadian population will be over 65 within the next twenty years. The problem of social isolation is likely to increase. As people get older, their likelihood of living alone only increases.
A staggering 30% of people aged 65 and older live alone as children and other family members relocate for school or work. As well, more and more older adults do not have children, according to the AARP, and that means fewer family members to provide company and care as people age.
Four Common Facts About Loneliness In Seniors
Loneliness has been shown to affect senior health in the following ways:
1) Feelings of loneliness affect both physical and mental health.
Seniors who feel lonely and isolated are more likely to report also having poor physical and/or mental health, as reported in a 2009 study.
2) Perceived loneliness contributes to cognitive decline and risk of dementia.
Feelings of loneliness are linked to poor cognitive performance and quicker cognitive decline.
3) Social isolation in seniors is linked to long-term illness.
Illnesses and conditions such as chronic lung disease, arthritis, impaired mobility, and depression are typically associated with social isolation.
4) Loneliness in seniors is a major risk factor for depression.
Numerous studies over the past decade have shown that feeling loneliness is associated with more depressive symptoms in both middle-aged and older adults. One important first step is recognizing those feelings of loneliness, isolation and depression and seeking treatment – whether it’s on your own behalf or for the sake of a loved one.
There are a variety of solutions for the problem of loneliness among seniors, including:
Volunteering can reduce social isolation and loneliness in seniors. Seniors can give to their community, and are encouraged to become active with a network of social contacts.
Taking a class can help reduce feelings of loneliness. Education is forward-looking, and the classroom is a social environment.
The positive effect of exercise on mental health has long been known. There can also be a social component to exercise, which of course reduces loneliness.
When we think of technology and loneliness, we often think of communicating with absent loved ones over the Internet. If you’re a family member living in a far-off place, providing an aging loved one with a tablet and a Skype account can help combat loneliness, but it’s no substitute for human contact. Instead, hearing aids are the one technology that has been shown to reduce loneliness among seniors.
If you’re a family member living apart from an aging parent or loved one, getting help from a caregiver can help reduce loneliness. A caregiver may be tasked with simply helping perform basic errands, managing prescriptions, and providing general conversation.


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Variety UK launched an exciting new initiative, Variety Catherine Awards, recognising inspirational Women in Business on Tuesday, 29th November at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, which was hosted by June Sarpong, one of the most recognisable faces of British Television.
The atmosphere at the event was electric and raised a significant monies for many sick, disabled and disadvantaged children across the UK.
Pamela Sinclair, Chief Barker 2016, said:
“We are extremely proud to establish the Variety Catherine Awards this year and we believe this event will become an important date in the diaries of many women in business across the country. Eventually I would like to see this event grow internationally. The Charity thanks the London Evening Standard for their invaluable media partnership and all who contributed towards a tremendously successful event”
The entire Variety UK team has worked tirelessly to create a strong, reputable brand that will continue telling baby Catherine’s story while celebrating phenomenal women in business in the UK and bringing many new supporters and ideas to the Charity.
The team was delighted to get in touch with Catherine Variety Sheridan’s son, Mike Mrlik, who was exceptionally supportive and even wrote a letter to our guests which was read on the evening:” I hope you have a wonderful awards ceremony this November 29th.I know my mother will be looking down with joy and pleased with the cause that started with her years ago. She always spoke highly about the organization outside of the US and how much it meant to her to see the candle burn so vibrantly!
We have formed a Committee of dedicated volunteers from several business sectors to help lead this dynamic project and create this new annual event.
“We have set such a good base in 2016”, said Neil Sinclair, Chair of the event, “and our goal is nothing else but to grow the Catherine Awards to new heights in 2017”. If you ask me what was the highlight of the evening, I can certainly say the inspirational speeches of our 9 winners but also the appeal joined by two mothers of our beneficiaries who left the entire room breathless, our dedicated judges who presented the awards joined by legend of British Television, Angela Rippon, wonderful TV presenter Emma Crosby and our very own Barbie Hislop, International President of Variety; Cassidy Janson who was performing the songs from Beautiful-the Carole King Musical, FUSE the award winning international violinists or Deleelah a young Soul and R&B sensation… I personally want to say a big thank you to all of them and to many others, phenomenal people who helped this event happen”.
A very special thank you goes to all our nominees and a most special congratulations to the first Variety Catherine Awards Winners:
Lifetime Achievement Award 2016: Helena Morrissey CBE, Non-Executive Director, Chair of Board of Newton Investment Management part of the Bank of New York. Helena is one of the UK’s most successful Fund Managers which somehow she combines with a husband and nine children.
Rising Star Award 2016: Charlotte Pearce, Founder of Inkpact
Entrepreneurial Spirit Award 2016: Anna Richey and Alla Ouvarova, Founders of Two Chicks
Finance and Banking Award 2016: Sam Smith, CEO of finnCap
Entertainment and Art Award 2016: Sonia Friedman OBE, Producer at Sonia Friedman Productions
Retail and Fashion Award 2016: Jane Lewis, Founder of Goat Fashion
Technology and Engineering Award 2016: Martina King, CEO at Featurespace
Professional Services Award 2016: Emily Aldrich and Kim St John, Partners at Aldrich & Company
Inspirational Award 2016: Avril Owton MBE, Director of the Cloud Hotel
Next year’s event is confirmed and it will be held on 21st November at the same venue. The entire UK team is looking forward to raising the Variety Catherine Awards to a new level.
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Returning to Boston for 2022, the 6th Microbiome Movement- Human Nutrition Summit is the only industry focused meeting dedicated to exploring the latest innovations, practical applications and clinical benefits of microbiome targeting food, beverages and supplements to pave the route to commercial success in the consumer health setting.
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Russian propagandists created a Facebook page called “United Muslims of America” as part of the Kremlin's campaign to influence American politics, often targeting the likes of John McCain and Hillary Clinton. But the propagandists began to praise Clinton after the Pulse nightclub shooting, during which an American inspired by ISIS massacred 49 people. After the terror attack, the account created an event called, “Support Hillary. Save American Muslims!” The page noted that Clinton was “the only presidential candidate who refuses to ‘demonize’ Islam after the Orlando nightclub shooting.” In addition to the Facebook page, affiliated accounts on Instagram and Twitter have also been shut down.
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