Western Connecticut State University (Western, WestConn or WCSU) is a public university in Danbury, Connecticut. Founded in 1903, WestConn has an arts and sciences curriculum, a business school, and several professional programs including elementary and secondary education, nursing, music performance, and social work. It is also home to The Jane Goodall Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies.
Students at Western Connecticut State University may take Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) classes at the main campus of the University of Connecticut at Storrs. Students concurrently registered full-time at WCSU pay no additional tuition for these classes. Credits earned may be transferred as free elective credits toward the WCSU degree by having an official transcript sent from UConn to the WCSU Registrar's Office. Grades are not transferred. The freshman and sophomore courses are open to all students and carry no military obligation.
The allied fields of anthropology and sociology offer ways of understanding the world that are fundamental to many courses of study. Anthropology and sociology look at everyday life in the context of groups, societies and cultures to which humankind contribute. The program is designed to provide background for varied business, government and social service careers as well as for advanced graduate studies in a wide area of disciplines. There is an anthropology/sociology and elementary education option for students desiring to become elementary school teachers.
The programs in the Department of Biological and Environmental Science provide students with the background required to succeed in a wide variety of fields such as cell and molecular biology, medicine, environmental science and education. A core of science courses provides a solid foundation in biology while electives allow students to pursue their special interests. At WestConn all biology majors conduct independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor.
The Department of Chemistry offers the chemical training necessary for allied health areas such as medical technology and nursing. The chemistry program and the biochemistry option are both accredited by the American Chemical Society.
The Department of Communication employs a variety of resources designed to help students improve their ability to participate in and evaluate the communication process. The department?s curriculum provides a balance of theory and practice that can be applied to personal relationships, business, media and other communication environments.
The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science degree is designed to meet the needs of students interested in software development. It can accommodate students who plan to enter the profession directly from college or who plan to continue with graduate study. The program is continuously revised to keep it up to date. The department recommends that all computer science majors pursue a minor in some field.
Consistent with the universitys mission to serve as an accessible, responsive, and creative intellectual resource for the people and institutions of Connecticut, the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Meteorology endeavors to provide students with a complete and current education in the principles and applications of physics, astronomy and meteorology, in ways that accommodate the students backgrounds and career objectives.
Students must complete all general education requirements, the courses and credits listed below and additional free electives to total a minimum of 122 semester hours, including a writing intensive course (W), foreign language and physical education. Students must have an overall G.P.A. of 2.5 or better in courses used to satisfy the major requirements.
In keeping with the mission statement of Western Connecticut State University, the Department of History and Non-Western Cultures provides students with a comprehensive liberal arts education that prepares our majors for the job market and beyond. Our mission is to help students develop expertise in analyzing historical themes and to prepare them for employment in teaching or other specialized fields such as business, journalism, and law, or for graduate work in history.
The mathematics programs offered by the department are designed to meet the needs of students interested in pure or applied mathematics or mathematics education. The programs are flexible and kept up to date. They can accommodate students who plan to continue with graduate studies in mathematics or related fields as well as those who want to enter the profession directly from college.
Students of political science are given an opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the political aspects of society. They are provided with a practical background for a variety of legal, government, public and social service careers, and a preparation for graduate studies in political science, as well as in related fields, such as pre-law. There is a political science and elementary education option for students desiring to become elementary school teachers.
Courses in the psychology department are designed to offer the psychology major a comprehensive education in the methods and content of the discipline of psychology while simultaneously providing some flexibility in course selections. Students are given a broad overview of the field in their first course, Introduction to Psychology, and are required to complete a three-course sequence dealing with the methods and statistics used by psychologists. In addition to the required methods courses, students must satisfy a breadth requirement by taking at least one course from each of five major areas within psychology (cognitive, biological, developmental, social-personality, and clinical-counseling). Lastly, in their senior year, students are required to take an advanced seminar or research course. All students are assigned a faculty adviser who will assist them in selecting the appropriate combination of psychology courses to match their personal or job-related interests and/or their graduate school or career aspirations.
This interdisciplinary major provides students with both a broad-based foundation in the social sciences and with a variety of course choices, allowing a student to focus on a specific topic or theme, such as global studies, family studies, or multi-cultural studies. This program is considered particularly relevant for teachers. There are two options for joining the major in social sciences with the majors in elementary education or secondary education.
Students must complete all general education requirements, the courses and credits listed below and additional free electives to total a minimum of 122 semester hours, including physical education.
The meteorology degree provides students with a broad based background of fundamental skills in mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, earth science, and general meteorology. Students choose an option in either theoretical meteorology or operational meteorology and weathercasting. This allows students to enter professional employment upon graduation. A student completing the undergraduate courses in meteorology will have the necessary expertise to find employment as a weather forecaster or broadcast meteorologist, to enter emerging environmental research fields, or to pursue graduate studies in meteorology or atmospheric science. Practical experience is available in WestConns Meteorological Studies and Weather Center and our student-produced TV and radio weather programs, and research experience is available through student assistantships offered to qualified candidates from faculty research grants.
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Music Spotlight: Rhonda Towns
Dawn Records announces a new release from its flagship artist Rhonda Towns, titled "Walking In Your Wonderful Light." Written by Teddy Hayes and produced by Billy Sherrill in collaboration with Towns, the long-awaited and welcomed single serves as a preview to the Christian, country, and gospel music entertainer's forthcoming six-track EP anticipated later this year.
Although the singer currently resides in Arizona, she was raised primarily in Alabama as the daughter of a minister. She started out singing in the church choir at the age of four. Her father loved for her to sing his favorite songs like "Amazing Grace, "Never Grow Old," and "Rock of Ages". These timeless gospel hymns are a significant part of Town's and all country music history.
In addition to the church choir, Towns participated in choirs at school and college. The beautiful artist also modeled and did commercials as she was making her way in the world.
There came a time when she asked the Lord, "What is my true gift?" Towns realized it was singing. She knew in her heart that this is what she was supposed to be doing.
Her unique sound lends itself equally to inspirational verse as well as country music. Being raised in the south, her accent cannot be denied.
Early on, Towns had a friend tell her that she "sounded like a white girl trying to sing like a black girl." Still, she knew what she was about, and she made her debut in 1994 as a female country music singer on Ed McMahon's Star Search competition.
Soon after, Towns started making her way to Nashville regularly. She remembers talking to a (music) attorney on the phone and saying, "I just want to let know, I am a black, female country music artist." He got really quiet and replied, "Oh wow, I didn't know that."
That same year, her friend, Shannon Finnegan, attracted the attention of renowned producer, Norro Wilson.
They flew out to Nashville. Although she didn't have a demo, she had a karaoke box in her suitcase. Wilson came out asked for her demo. They pulled out the karaoke box, set it up, and she sang Lorie Morgan's "A Picture of Me Without You." Wilson decided to produce Towns on the spot and did four songs for her.
He produced the fan-favorite "Slow Rain" along with "Plenty More Love" and two other songs.(In my opinion, Towns sounds like she could be Loretta Lynn's daughter.)
When they recorded "Slow Rain," it was a little out of the box of what they were trying to accomplish.
Wilson stated, "Like a lot of records, sometimes a little magic hits the ears." He continued, "Rhonda Towns has more love for the business than anyone I know. She's not going to give up."
After being showcased before record label executives at the historic Douglas Corner Café, she got a standing ovation but didn't get a record deal.
"They still didn't see it," she confesses, "and it hurt a little bit because Norro was rolling the dice as well."
That is why, in 1998, Towns launched her own label, Dawn Records. "Norro knew that I wasn't going to give up," she recalls.
She has made several appearances, performing at several live and televised shows including the 'First Annual Black Country Music Show' in Atlanta, Georgia.
Soon after, she attracted the attention of promoter Albi Matter of the Show and Music Ag (The International Artist-Agency of Switzerland). In June of 1999, Rhonda was invited to sing as a headliner in Zurich, Switzerland.
Not long after that, she had the opportunity to represent African-Americans in Country music on BET's Live From L.A. where she sang, "Storm Before the Calm" providing some audience members with their first real exposure to country music
In 2006, she released her debut album, I Wanna Be Loved By You, co-produced by Harold Shedd (Reba/Shania Twain/Alabama/Toby Keith) and Norro Wilson (Kenny Chesney/Reba/ Sara Evans/Shania Twain/Tammy Wynette/George Jones) and Jim Cotton (Billy Ray Cyrus/Montgomery Gentry/ Alabama). She followed with a series of single releases to radio including "I Wanna Be Loved By You," "Somethin' Better" and "Slow Rain" which met with applause from multiple and various formats.
With the new EP she is working on, Towns is bringing an inspirational side to her country music. "[In 2015] because of my divorce, I had to heal. I didn't even want to sing anymore."
A year and a half later, she put a CD in her car and the first song she heard was the song that she had recorded in 2012, "Walking in Your Wonderful Light." The words, There was a time when I felt so low/ I had nowhere to go/ I was barely hanging on/ all of my hope was gone/but then You came and turned my world around. She confesses, "At that time, the tears started flowing because I knew that God saw me back then in 2012 and again in 2015. Then in 2017 when I finally got up the courage to listen to that CD in the car…. Every single word is what I had to go through."
She made a promise to God that she would sing again and use the gift that He gave her.
Town's re-entry into the music industry coincides with a surge of young black artists also making an impression in the country music world. She articulates, "I wasn't really paying that much attention. But for me to be releasing this single at this time when there are so many African-American country artists coming out, it's amazing."
Released April 30, 2021, her current single, "Walking in Your Wonderful Light" was initially recorded more than seven years ago. Then after going through a divorce, "Everything in my personal life fell apart. It was a very hurtful, emotional, sad, and isolating time in my life."
But now "Walking in Your Wonderful Light" is her resurrection song. She re-recorded the track with Jim "Moose" Brown and after an eight-year hiatus, it arrives as a stronger, more powerful representation of the artist's spirituality, tenacity, and drive.
She exclaims, "[This song] is the promise of my Heavenly Father…that He would bring me back to my true love, and that is to perform and sing for Him. I learned to trust in Him, completely and totally, during the process of my healing–while walking in His wonderful light."
Rhonda Towns is not a black artist trying to sound country. She IS country. She agrees, "When I sing a song, they say I'm trying to sound too country. But that's how I hear the music in my spirit. My voice collaborates and gels for how that song was written." She continues, "With everything that is going on in our world and our country, I am praying that my voice will be a healing for everybody."
This summer, Towns plans to come to Nashville to finish her inspirational EP. In the meantime, she hopes "Walking in Your Wonderful Light" will bless others the way it has blessed her.
You can follow Rhonda Towns on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and all streaming platforms.
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Department store chain John Lewis has appointed top retail marketer Gill Barr as its first board level marketing director (www.marketingweek.co.uk), but some wonder whether she will be able to clear up the marketing confusion besetting the company.
Insiders say Barr's high-profile appointment following a five-month interim period as acting marketing director marks the organisation's first tangible commitment to its marketing strategy and should give a focus it has been lacking.
Barr's appointment follows the promotion of former managing director Charlie Mayfield to chairman, and former director of personnel Andy Street's appointment to replace him.
In her interim role, Barr, a former board director of Woolworths, took the decision to review the retailer's marketing strategy and hired brand consultancy Circus to develop it. At the same time, the company delayed a TV campaign that had been produced by Lowe London and originally planned to launch in Spring. This has raised questions about Lowe's future on the John Lewis roster but is also a blow to the retailer's credibility with the advertising industry. To commission a campaign then cancel it at the last moment indicates a lack of strategic direction.
Robert Ffitch, managing director of Manning Gottlieb OMD, the agency that handles the John Lewis media account, thinks Barr, who joined from home-dining service Deliverance after the resignation of Andrew Woodward, is set to bring John Lewis' marketing strategy to the forefront.
He says: "As successful as John Lewis is, marketing has never been its central focus. It is the first time a marketer has been appointed to the board, which reflects just how important marketing has become to the company." He adds this is the first time the retail giant will adopt a "proper" marketing strategy instead of carrying out separate marketing campaigns without an underlying focal point.
Suki Thompson, formerly of the Haystack Group, believes the Circus appointment could reflect negatively on Lowe but says this depends on exactly what remits Circus and Lowe have been assigned and that the addition of external agencies does not necessarily call into question Barr's abilities as a marketer.
Nevertheless, no clear marketing direction has yet been indicated by the retailer leaving Lowe on the back-burner while the company develops a strategy with Circus.
Ben Perkins, senior European retail analyst at Mintel says the department store's marketing strategy has evolved in recent years with the launch of TV advertising and stronger branding for John Lewis and Waitrose. "Years ago it relied heavily on word of mouth for coverage but now it is acknowledging the retail market has become more competitive and it needs to revise its marketing to sustain its position. It seems to be developing a corporate marketing plan," he says.
One source believes the retailer's integrated business marketing strategy was nearly non-existent before the arrival of Barr, who was able to convince the board to give her time to consider where the company's marketing budget should be spent.
According to market research company Mintel, the retail leviathan has 17% of the UK department store market. It operates from 27 stores and has recently unveiled a £350m ten-store opening programme in addition to the 11-store programme underway. Perkins believes that the retail business' development plans, including the ongoing expansion of Waitrose, could lead to a doubling of group sales over the next ten years.
With such an optimistic forecast the retail giant will undoubtedly need to ensure its marketing strategy is up to scratch.


*incident* :- along with my friends, I went to lucknow and on sunday morning, 8:35 am we all were supposed to travel back from lucknow to bangalore (pnr klp48e and tg7mvz).
One link was provided in that sms. When we clicked on that, it opened the Indigo Airlines website and we saw that 1: 15 AM a flight was available. we tried our level best, sooooooo many times to book it.
"It never happened and it was really frustrating for all of us."
We immediately decided to go to the Lucknow airport and book the ticket directly from the Indigo airlines counter. We somehow managed to get a taxi, rushed to the airport and requested them to book the tickets for us as soon as possible. But alas!!!, the indigo staff at the counter checked and told us that no seats were available for this flight. We enquired with them the next available flight to Bangalore.
"They told that all flights has been cancelled for the next two days!!. atrocious !!. If you want we can book for Tuesday flight i.e 12th Feb. If you want tickets earlier to this, it is not at all possible for us ,the only option is to cancel the ticket and refund the amount."
What an excellent response from India's most trusted airlines which is "on-time, is a wonderful thing!"...!!!..
We were stranded in an unknown city in the middle of the night. No one to help us and not even any accommodation or help provided.
This is the heights of irresponsibility. Having no other option , we were forced to book the next available flight to Bangalore (Go Air) the next day evening scheduled at 7 Pm( took off at 8: 45 pm).
We paid extra amount (4 times than the actual cost of the indigo flight for each person )...it costed almost 1 lakh rupees which is humongous for us.
Who will pay the extra amount which is spent unnecessarily from our pocket. Indigo told us its operational issues( which were a bunch of lies).
2)	All flights to Bangalore cancelled for next two days.
3)	The next day on 10th we reached airport at around 5 pm and was shocked to see an Indigo flight from Lucknow to Bangalore at 8 pm. They could have at least accommodated us in that flight which they never told us in first place.. When we asked them about it, they said we never asked about . Which is Utter nonsense.
When we pleaded with them, the Indigo staff told us to contact customer relations team to get some compensation.
We contacted customer relations yesterday(11th Feb 2019) and they have just given us coupons worth for 19479/- for all of us together, which is just 19% of overall cost unnecessarily paid by us for no fault of us!!!
This is just about the cost of one go air ticket we flew and is just peanuts. This is not acceptable at all..
Today's in news its updated that so many Indigo flights were cancelled due to shortage of pilots for this airlines.. Real reason were not at all informed to us .
What customer service and Customer Satisfaction these airlines are offering!!!. We were literally stranded in Lucknow in Midnight.
Who will compensate the money. Indigo should have taken the responsibility of the accommodation and borne the extra cost.
Never expected such a behaviour from the so called "India's Best Airlines".
Just like to indicating "Operational Issues" and washing of their hands will not do ..
"We demand Full Refund of the amount which we had to spend extra for no fault of ours and for all the hardships we had to go through in an unknow place at the middle of the night.!!!."


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The End of an Era: Verizon Shuts Down 3G Network
Posted by smbtechnologies On January 5, 2023
Verizon, a major wireless company in the United States, has announced that it will no longer offer 3G cellular data as of December 31st, 2022. It marks the end of an era for 3G technology, a technology that has facilitated the evolution of smartphones and internet connectivity over the last two decades.
It was 3G technology that brought connection speeds that allowed for basic internet browsing and data transfer, paving the way for smartphones and other mobile devices. However, with the advancements of 4G and 5G networks, Verizon has decided to discontinue its 3G services.
This transition may bring challenges for businesses using devices only capable of accessing 3G networks, such as older models of phones, diagnostic machinery, or tablets. These devices will no longer have network access, including emergency calls. Also, numbers registered to accounts that have yet to migrate to more advanced networks by February 2023 will no longer have network access.
In order to support its customers during the transition, Verizon has provided free 4G phones to affected customers. In addition, many businesses still using 3G devices have been working with Verizon to develop an efficient migration plan to upgrade to 4G and 5G-enabled equipment.
The discontinuation of 3G will not affect all Verizon customers. Verizon has reported that less than 1% of its customers use the 3G network, and customers were informed well in advance of the discontinuation.
Verizon's decision to discontinue 3G marks a significant step in the evolution of cellular technology. As a result, Verizon can concentrate on developing and implementing advanced network services, such as 5G, cutting maintenance costs for older networks, and reusing frequencies previously reserved for 3G services. Business owners should stay up to date with the latest technological advancements on the market. This will enable them to take advantage of the increased productivity and efficiency offered through new technologies and consider upgrading to more advanced equipment.
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Lake Michigan Travel Destinations - Northern Michigan & Wisconsin Regional Map
It's such a treat to discover all the wonderful small towns along Lake Michigan, each with its own unique character and history. Each of the towns and villages in our part of Michigan offer a host of special attractions like festivals and events, terrific shopping, outdoor activities and more. Spend some time touring these small towns to see all that we have to offer.
West Michigan's Lakeshore Destinations
When choosing a vacation spot, there's no finer destination than the communities of West Michigan. They all have something unique to offer...but the one thing they have in common is Lake Michigan and its glorious beaches. Set away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities, this is a place you can truly relax and feel at home. Starting at the northern-most city of Manistee, you'll find historical architecture, the magnificent Ramsdell Theatre and the Manistee National Forest. Mention the name Ludington, and you'll hear "Oh, I just love that city!" That's because there's so much to love...from its beloved S.S. Badger carferry to the North Breakwater Lighthouse to the various family-friendly festivals throughout the summer. The Ludington State Park is the #1 state park in the midwest and has everything you could ever want--campgrounds, dam, lighthouse, two beaches, forests, and marshlands. People come year after year to vacation at Hamlin Lake...12 miles long and 5,000 acres large. Just four miles north of Ludington, this is the perfect lake for fishermen and those who enjoy boating. Heading south to Pentwater, you'll enjoy the quaint, artsy shops and Charles Mears State Park. If wild adventure is more your style, ride the dunes at Silver Lake. These 2,000 acres of sand dunes are perfect for ORVs, or explore them in a guided jeep tour.
Northwest Michigan's Lakeshore Destinations
Benzie County is just north of Manistee County, and is well known for its beautiful Crystal Lake. Whether you travel up scenic M-22 or US-31, stop into one of the small towns in Benzie County, like Frankfort, Elberta, Benzonia, and Beulah. Much of the magnificent Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is within Benzie County. Leelanau County and the Leelanau Peninsula is also home of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, with spectacular views of Lake Michigan and 35 miles of coastline. The communities that comprise Leelanau Peninsula each offer something unique and interesting to the visitor. Everyone knows about Traverse City, the Cherry Capital in Grand Traverse County! One of Michigan's most beautiful destinations, this is home to wineries, breweries, museums, lighthouses, beaches, golf courses, and lots of great choices for lodging.
Northern Michigan's Lakeshore Destinations
Northern Michigan has been attracting visitors to its shores for more than a century. And it is no surprise that this part of Michigan continues to draw visitors and summer residents year after year. What could be more alluring than the brilliant blue waters of Lake Michigan, glorious beaches, and a myriad of activities that could fill every day from dawn until dusk. Heading north out of Traverse City, travelers come down the hill into downtown Charlevoix is a sight to behold, nestled between Lake Michigan and Round Lake. It has been the summer place for
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generations for people from the Midwest and U.S. Ernest Hemingway is not the only person to find beauty and relaxation in Petoskey. With the backdrop of Lake Michigan's Little Traverse Bay to enjoy, its Gaslight District is the place to visit for terrific shopping and dining. Situated on a beautiful natural, deep harbor, Harbor Springs is a tiny community with big things to offer...like a wonderful downtown business district with fabulous shopping overlooking the water. A trip to Michigan would not be complete without first visiting Mackinaw City, right at the "top of the mitt." This small, quaint town has great shopping and dining...and is the take-off point to Mackinac Island. Catch one of the many ferries that shuttle you from Mackinaw City to this turn-of-the-century island, where no vehicles are allowed. Make sure you sample some of their famous fudge!
Northern Wisconsin's Lakeshore Destinations
Wisconsin also shares the Lake Michigan coastline, and has destinations in the northern part of the state that the entire family will enjoy. Fruit orchards, football and fun...that describes this area of Wisconsin! Manitowoc is the Wisconsin destination for the S.S. Badger carferry that sails every summer from Ludington, MI across Lake Michigan. Fishing, water sports, golfing, hiking, and biking are some of the great outdoor activities Manitowoc is known for. Door County, called "the Cape Cod of the Midwest," is surrounded by water on three sides and juts out into Lake Michigan. Lighthouses, fruit orchards and Sturgeon Bay are the highlights of your visit to Door County. Football fans know that Green Bay is home to the Packers, one of the oldest teams in the NFL. It's the third largest city in Wisconsin, and also has wineries, parks, botanical gardens, and great fishing. If you've never experienced the fun...the excitement...and the sheer pleasure of the Wisconsin Dells,...you're missing the vacation of a lifetime. No other place boasts more waterparks than the Dells, large and small, indoor and outdoor. Combined with terrific recreation, festivals, theaters, and museums, there's something for everyone at Wisconsin Dells.
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Visit Northport in Leelanau County
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Visit the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
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A local celebrity's marriage has bitten the dust but these famous Singapore couples will restore your faith in love.
While we are often devastated and shaken whenever relationships bite the dust, we shouldn't lose all faith in love. Here are some couples who have bucked the trend and are still going strong.
The down-to-earth couple have been together for over two decades, and still look blissfully happy. Be that as it may, it was not love-at-first-sight when the pair first met as colleagues at Mediacorp (formerly known as Singapore Broadcasting Corporation). Back then, Ge Ping, who is three years younger, was still a rookie actor and didn't think the Ah Jie would give him a second look. In fact, in interviews, Hui Fang admitted she thought he was an "Ah Beng" (or hooligan). Thankfully, they grew to like, and subsequently love each other, after a chalet getaway with a few mutual friends saw them getting to know each other better. They are now proud parents to two budding stars, Tay Ying, 22, and Calvert, 18. The pair say they try to keep the spark alive by being loving and continuing to see the good in each other. They make sure they set aside couple time and enjoy a glass of wine together at night after the children go to bed. It's been said that "hunkle" Ge Ping tries to kiss her goodnight every night, while she bakes bread for him every morning. Everybody say: Aww.
This old-timey couple have gone through both good times and bad (think Slim 10 saga), and are still going strong. They have a son Xavier, who was born in 2002. Fun fact: They never took any official wedding photos because Liping had a phobia of wedding dresses, having worn too many of them for work. It was only in 2015, 17 years later, that they had wedding photos taken for the first time — for a drama. Incidentally, they played a married couple, complete with 'wedding photos" in their first series together, Golden Shenton Way (1990), but this was before they started dating. The pair are still really sweet, even after decades of married life. According to Liping, Rayson has also been incredibly supportive despite her weight struggles. Definitely a keeper!
Their speedy marriage (they got hitched just three months after first meeting) reportedly caused quite a stir back then, but the feisty duo have since silenced all critics. They have two kids, son Yi Xi, 27, and daughter Yi Xin, 18. Of course, the two have had their share of struggles and quarrels — there was once they got into such a big argument on set, the crew members quietly left! — but they always manage to work things out. They also make sure they spend time together as a family, such as travelling at least once a year. According to their children, Xiang Yun and Edmund like to joke around a lot, and are generally happy people. Goes to show, a couple that laughs together, stays together!
This adorable baby-faced couple met in 2002 while filming Springs of Life, and were best buddies for years until they got together in 2007. Priscelia frequently gushes about her actor-turned-businessman husband on social media and in interviews, expressing her gratitude on his love and patience towards her."Words cannot describe how thankful I am to God for blessing me with you — a love and marriage so true and strong. A husband who never despise me when I was going thru a sudden massive traumatic health ordeal for the past two years…But you still tell me I am beautiful in your eyes." she wrote on Instagram. The pair once said in an interview that the secret to a lasting marriage is love, communication, affection, respect and a good sense of humour. How sweet!
This good-looking couple is a match made in heaven. The former actress-turned-presenter and her actor-turned-banker husband first met in 1994 on the set of Showbuzz, before getting married in 2004 after a nine-year courtship. Proud parents of three children, Jake, 12, Christy, 10 and Jayme, 7, they are still lovingly affectionate. James, who doesn't have Instagram, features heavily on Diana's account — in fact, she joked in an interview that half the people who follow her are actually following him. While she admits that they are both pretty busy and the kids are currently their priority, they make an effort to set aside couple time, such as taking a holiday, just the two of them, or going for a meal. "We must accept that our notion of romance has evolved. There should be an acceptance that things have changed from the time we were dating. Now we connect on a different level. When play together with the kids, it's deeply satisfying because you've built this family together," she said in a The Straits Times interview. Wise words.


Australia's Thee Evil Twin team up with Japan's Triple Junk for this riff 'n roll double barrel attack. The Evil Twin start us off and have a solid pedigree containing ex members of the Radio Reelers and Papers Bags. They come out struttin' with two songs that are equal parts the Real Kids, Nervous Eaters and Sonic's Rendezvous Band. Nice mid-tempo swagger with guitars blazing and a rock-ready sloppy drunk delivery. Flip it over and Triple Junk pair well with their Australian comrades. I hadn't heard of these guys before and they fire off two rippers along the lines of the Heartbreakers, Ramones, Dead Boys and New York Dolls. Tuff strut rock n' roll with a smutty late 70s NYC sound.


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That's Not a Bag of Garbage, It's a Bag of Energy!
The Keep America Beautiful people keep figuring out more ways to keep America safe for single-use disposable plastics.
Keep America Beautiful is a non-profit with a mission "to inspire and educate people to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environment." It has been effective at training citizens to pick up litter and to recycle, but somehow it never actually tries to deal with the root cause of waste, which is the production of single-use products and disposable packaging.
We have noted before how this gang essentially invented recycling after dumps were filling up with their detritus. But not everything they make can be recycled; some are composites or what Bill McDonough called "monstrous hybrids" that have different materials stuck together. So now Dow Chemical and KAB have developed a new feel-good alternative to keep the single-use plastic gravy train going: The Hefty EnergyBag.
The Hefty® EnergyBagTM Program addresses several challenges by collecting non-recycled plastic items - like juice pouches, chip bags, meat and cheese bags, cereal and cake box pouches, candy wrappers and plastic utensils - at curbside. These plastics are diverted from landfills and converted into a valuable resource, such as an alternative energy, fuel (diesel or oil) or a chemical feedstock which can be used to make new plastics in a closed-loop system, advancing the circular economy.
What they are actually doing is feeding those orange bags into cement kilns and calling it alternative energy. It wasn't enough that the industry trained us to feel good about picking up their garbage; now they are convincing us that incineration is a virtue, that it is actually part of the circular economy.
Writing in Green Building Advisor and the Conversation, Ana Baptista notes the technical contradictions in this.
Waste incineration deflects attention from more sustainable solutions, such as redesigning products for recyclability or eliminating toxic, hard-to-recycle plastics. Currently only about one-third of municipal solid waste is recycled in the United States. Rates for some types of plastics are even lower.
In fact, back at the KAB, they list the challenges that led them to develop the EnergyBag.
a) Technical Challenges: In order to recycle plastics, each individual polymer needs to be separated. However, various flexible plastic packages are made from several materials such as sealant layers, tie-layers and various barrier layers that decrease the quality of the recyclable materials.
b) Infrastructure Challenges: Currently, flexible plastic packaging is not broadly collected nor able to be sorted at MRFs. Also, many flexibles get entangled during a MRF's separation process which causes adverse downtime and expenses for operators.
All of these problems could be solved by simplifying the design of packaging, by just setting some rules or guidelines or giving a moment's thoughts to these issues. Instead, we have a huge list of plastics that are simply not recyclable.
Lloyd Alter/CC BY 2.0
An example right out of my fridge is provided by these two milk cartons from the same company. One package opens like milk cartons have since they were invented in 1915. It's tough, really; you have to figure out which side to open. So in the name of convenience, they have added a plastic spout because opening the spout was just too hard. But this makes recycling the container much harder, because the plastic has to be separated from the cardboard; it has become a "monstrous hybrid." Does anyone really need this convenience? Of course not. But they don't even think about it.
Baptista continues:
Dow's partnership with Keep America Beautiful is particularly problematic because it takes advantage of local municipalities and residents who want to promote zero-waste, climate-friendly policies. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, burning municipal solid waste emits nearly as much carbon per unit of energy as coal, and almost twice as much as natural gas.
© American Chemistry Council
We have written that "the EPA reports that incinerating garbage releases 2,988 pounds of CO2 per megawatt hour of electricity produced. That compares unfavorably with coal (2,249 pounds/megawatt hour) and natural gas (1,135 pounds/megawatt hour)."
But that is undifferentiated garbage. Here, citizens are actually separating the plastics, which we have also called solid fossil fuels, so it is likely more concentrated. It will likely also emit more of those other things that are products of combustion when you burn plastics, like dioxins, furans, and PAHs.
The KAB has been relentless in its campaign to keep America safe for single use packaging, but the EnergyBag is the most egregious greenwashing yet. For years they fooled us into thinking that separating their garbage was virtuous, instead of designing their products to reduce waste in the first place. Now, when they have a pile of garbage that they actually can't recycle, they are fooling us into thinking that burning it is virtuous, that we have a bag of energy, not a bag of garbage. How stupid do they think we are?
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste Just Wants to Make More of It
How Plastics Add to the Climate Crisis
The 7 Best Biodegradable Trash Bags of 2023
Get Ready for the Onslaught of "Smart Plastic Incineration"
11 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Waste Today
10 Things Not to Replace Once They're Used Up or Broken
Best of Green Awards 2021: Green Cleaning
Let's Get Circular; It Is the Only Way We Won't End Up Buried in Garbage
Recycling Is Hard. That's Why We Have to Eliminate Single Use Packaging and Not Get Distracted.
How Our Thinking Changed in 2019: Recycling and Plastics
Our Lives Have Been Co-Opted by the Convenience Industrial Complex
Corporate Giants Vow to Curb Ocean-Clogging Plastic Packaging Waste
How the Plastics Industry Is Hijacking the Circular Economy
16 Simple Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste
How Design for Disposability and Convenience Will Bury Us in Waste


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The Evidence For How Fossil Fuel Companies Misled Us For Decades
Ken Kimmell, president | July 8, 2015, 9:52 am EDT
My parents instilled two core values in me—tell the truth and if your actions harm others, take responsibility for them. These messages were reinforced when I went to law school and practiced law for almost twenty years; honesty and responsibility are bedrock principles in the law, and significant damage awards are often imposed on those who breach them.
Today, UCS is releasing a report titled "The Climate Deception Dossiers." This report is a sobering exposé of how major fossil fuel companies have failed to abide by these axioms. They have neither been honest about, nor taken responsibility for, the harms they have caused by extracting and putting into commerce the fossil fuels that now place our climate in grave danger. Instead, either directly or indirectly, through trade and industry groups, they have sown doubt about the science of climate change and repeatedly fought efforts to cut the emissions of dangerous heat-trapping gases.
You'll see clear evidence that these companies knew for decades that the burning of fossil fuels causes temperature increase. As one of Mobil's own scientists says in a 1995 memo, "The scientific basis for the Greenhouse Effect and the potential impact of human emissions of greenhouse gases such as CO2 on climate is well established and cannot be denied." (Emphasis added.)
You'll see that despite this knowledge several of the companies banded together to sow doubt in the public mind. They stated in 1998, for example—even after that internal warning from their own scientists—that "victory will be achieved" when "[a]verage citizens 'understand' (recognize) uncertainties in climate science; recognition of uncertainties becomes part of the 'conventional wisdom.'"
You'll see that they executed on this strategy by secretly funding contrarian, climate-denying scientists (and reserving the right to approve their work before it was released), creating faux grassroots groups to oppose policies to cut our dependence on fossil fuels, and even forging letters making it appear that well-established groups opposed policies such as the national cap-and-trade bill that was defeated a few years ago.
I have also learned, particularly during my tenure as a public official, about the importance of trust between business and government. As a government official, I was barraged by lobbyists and others who sought to persuade me to take a particular course of action, and provided information that almost always seemed credible on the surface. Who and what could I trust? That depended a lot on the track record of the messenger. So, a track record for honesty and responsibility is an important component of the "social license" that allows corporations to work constructively with government.
I believe that the conduct outlined in the UCS report puts the fossil fuel companies' social license at risk. And once that social license is gone, it is very hard to get it back. Just look at what happened to tobacco companies after litigation finally pried open the documents that exposed decades of misinformation and deception.
Is it too late to reclaim the social license? Not yet. The world is increasingly focused on climate change, and the international climate conference in Paris at the end of the year offers a last, best chance to make a meaningful down payment on our obligation to future generations.
The fossil fuel companies could seize upon this opportunity as a way to take responsibility for their actions. Some companies have already called upon governments to adopt policies, such as carbon pricing, to cut carbon pollution. The others should follow suit. They can announce that they will not fund or participate in groups that sow doubt about climate science or oppose proven policies to remedy the problem. And they can commit to discussions about compensation, in particular to those in the developing world who have least enjoyed the benefits of fossil-fueled energy, yet ironically face the greatest dangers from runaway temperature increases and sea level rise.
I hope that the Climate Deception Dossiers and increased public pressure will remind fossil fuel company CEOs and boards of directors about these core values. It's time to tell the truth and engage in solutions.
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Paraphrasing Richard Feynman: Regardless of how many experts believe it or how many organizations concur, if it doesn't agree with observation, it's wrong.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), some politicians and many others mislead the gullible public by stubbornly continuing to proclaim that
increased atmospheric carbon dioxide is a primary cause of global warming.
Measurements demonstrate that they are wrong.
CO2 increase from 1800 to 2001 was 89.5 ppmv (parts per million by volume). The atmospheric carbon dioxide level has now (through May, 2015) increased since 2001 by 29.58 ppmv (an amount equal to 33% of the increase that took place from 1800 to 2001) (1800, 281.6 ppmv; 2001, 371.13 ppmv; May, 2015, 400.71 ppmv).
The average global temperature trend since 2001 is flat (average of the 5 reporting
agencies http://endofgw.blogspot.com/ ). Graphs through 2014 have been added. Current measurements are within the range of random uncertainty with respect to the trend.
That is the observation. No amount of spin can rationalize that the temperature increase to 2001 was caused by a CO2 increase of 89.5 ppmv but that 29.58 ppmv additional CO2 increase did not cause an uptrend in the average global temperatures after 2001.
Now look at a longer period.
Engineering science proves CO2 has no significant effect on climate. The proof and
identification of the two factors that do cause reported climate change (sunspot number is the only independent variable) are at http://agwunveiled.blogspot.com (now with 5-year running-average smoothing of measured average global temperature (AGT), the near-perfect explanation of AGT since before 1900: R^2 = 0.97+ ).
The ongoing average global temperature trend is down. Monthly reported temperatures are being temporarily propped up by el Nino.
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As a geoscientist I am appalled and ashamed that
the major corporations in the fossil fuel industry have led and financed the deceitful
attack on the science of human caused climate change. As a professor of Earth
& Environmental Sciences, I have always tried to encourage my students to consider
the positive aspects of the fossil fuel industry. It will be more difficult, to find positive
aspects that outweigh the devastating consequences of delaying the need to
address human caused climate change.
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Right on, Suzanne!
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I am a supporter of UCS and this work on climate change makes me glad that I am a supporting member.
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Q: MS Access 2016 - Check access level on Openform using Tempvars My intent is to deny users that do not meet a certain access level access to forms. I initially had issues with error code 3265 while writing the code for:
TempVars("EmployeeType").Value = rs!EmployeeType_ID.Value
This is no longer an issue; however, I cannot get access to the form even when the appropriate user is trying to enter. I've checked the spelling of table and column names multiple times as well.
Below is my code for the login (where I'm using the tempvars), followed by the code in form Load().
Option Compare Database
Option Explicit

Private Sub btnLogin_Click()
Dim rs As Recordset

Set rs = CurrentDb.OpenRecordset("Employees", dbOpenSnapshot, dbReadOnly)

rs.FindFirst "UserName='" & Me.txtUserName & "'"

If rs.NoMatch = True Then
    Me.lblWrongUser.Visible = True
    Me.txtUserName.SetFocus
    Exit Sub
End If
Me.lblWrongUser.Visible = False

If rs!Password <> Me.txtPassword Then
    Me.lblWrongPass.Visible = True
    Me.txtPassword.SetFocus
    Exit Sub
End If

If IsNull(Me.txtUserName) Or IsNull(Me.txtPassword) Then
    MsgBox "You must enter password or login ID.", vbOKOnly + vbInformation, "Required Data"
    Me.txtUserName.SetFocus
    Exit Sub
End If
Me.lblWrongPass.Visible = False

If rs!EmployeeType >= 4 Then
    Dim prop As Property
    On Error GoTo SetProperty
    Set prop = CurrentDb.CreateProperty("AllowBypassKey", dbBoolean, False)

    TempVars("UserName").Value = Me.txtUserName.Value
    TempVars("EmployeeType").Value = rs!EmployeeType_ID.Value

    CurrentDb.Properties.Append prop

SetProperty:
    If MsgBox("Would you like to turn on the bypass key?", vbYesNo, "Allow Bypass") = vbYes Then
        CurrentDb.Properties("AllowBypassKey") = True
    Else
        CurrentDb.Properties("AllowBypassKey") = False
    End If

End If

Me.Visible = False
DoCmd.OpenForm "frmMain"

Globals.LoggingSignOn "Logon"

End Sub

Private Sub Form_Load()
Me.txtUserName = Null
Me.txtPassword = Null
Me.txtUserName.SetFocus
End Sub

Private Sub Form_Unload(Cancel As Integer)
Globals.LoggingSignOn "Logoff"
End Sub

Private Sub Form_Load()
    If Nz(DLookup("HasAccess", "tbl9EmployeeAccess", "EmployeeType_ID=" & TempVars("EmployeeType") & " FormName='" & Me.Name & "'"), False) = False Then
        MsgBox "You do not have access to access this location."
        DoCmd.Close acForm, Me.Name
    End If
End Sub

Thank you for your time, to anybody that looks into this.

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package code.donbonifacio.saft.elements;

import com.google.common.collect.ImmutableList;

import javax.xml.bind.Unmarshaller;
import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlElement;
import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlType;
import java.util.List;

/**
 * Represents the `TaxTable` element
 */
@XmlType(name="TaxTable")
public final class TaxTable {

    @XmlElement(name="TaxTableEntry")
    private List<TaxTableEntry> taxTableEntries;

    /**
     * Gets the tax table entries
     *
     * @return the tax table entries
     */
    public List<TaxTableEntry> getTaxTableEntries() {
        return taxTableEntries;
    }

    /**
     * Called by the deserializer when the object load is complete.
     * Transforms the entries in an immutable collection
     *
     * @param um the Unmarshaller
     * @param parent the parent object
     */
    // Used by the XML unmarshaller
    @SuppressWarnings("squid:UnusedPrivateMethod")
    private void afterUnmarshal(Unmarshaller um, Object parent) {
        if(taxTableEntries == null) {
            taxTableEntries = ImmutableList.of();
        } else {
            taxTableEntries = ImmutableList.copyOf(taxTableEntries);
        }
    }
}

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Katharine Bonner, senior vice president of river and small-ship cruising for Tauck, speaks at the company's press conference at Seatrade this week.
In 2020, Tauck is taking its luxury river cruise product to Portugal's Douro River. During this week's Seatrade Cruise Global convention in Miami Beach, FL, Katharine Bonner, Tauck's senior vice president of river and small ship cruising, talked to the media about the new sailings.
Why is Tauck headed to the Douro? Many competitors are well-established there. The reason is simple. Guests have been asking for it, Bonner said.
"Portugal is one of the hotter, 'in' destinations now," she stressed, noting that the people are "super friendly," the euro goes a long way, "the climate is terrific" and the scenery is stunning.
Tauck's new build, which will operate the Douro sailings starting in April 2020, is the 84-passenger Andorinha. The vessel's name is a tribute to little migratory birds that spend the summer in Portugal and then winter in Africa.
They are beloved in Portugal as a symbol of fidelity, love and family, said Bonner, as "when the birds comes back they go to the same nest with the same mate."
Bonner says agents can expect the line's three itineraries to have Tauck's brand hallmarks and experiences that guests expect, "but now we're going to have a beautiful new ship that only takes 84 guests maximum," which she said compares to 106 or so for other Douro cruise vessels.
While the Douro's route and locks require use of a smaller vessel for navigational purposes, "we make it smaller still, by having larger cabins," said Bonner.
That said, past Tauck river cruise guests should "find it familiar," said Bonner, because the top deck still will have 300-square-foot cabins with walk-in closets.
The middle deck will have 225-square-foot cabins, and the lower deck will offer 200-square-foot and 150-square-foot cabins. Seventy-six percent of all staterooms are 225 square feet or more.
And as with other Tauck vessels, Bonner said, Andorinha's Category 1 accommodations will have no single supplement on every itinerary. So, the size of the accommodations and solo travel approach will be "very familiar," said Bonner.
But Bonner also said "there are going to be some things that are not as familiar" on Andorinha.
That means guests will likely spend more time up top for scenic day cruising. Agents know that on the Rhine or Danube rivers, many top deck structures, awnings and even side rails at times must fold down so the vessels can sail under bridges.
But not on the Douro, and that offers more options for design. For example, Tauck will upgrade its top-deck furniture because it doesn't need furniture pieces to fold down or collapse. It also will add covered areas to accommodate those guests who don't want to sit in the sun.
Clients can expect "dining on the top deck that's much more enhanced than the rest of the river boats that we have now," she said, confirming there will be both lunch and dinner casual dining there for up to 40 covers (guests) at once.
In addition, "there's going to be a certain use of hydraulics, which I will leave you to think about," she told reporters, but didn't provide more details.
Bonner also said the river vessel will have a plunge pool. "You're not going to get your exercise swimming from one side to the other, but it is significantly bigger than what we have on our other vessels." The top deck will also have water misters and other features yet to be revealed.
Bonner gave reporters an update on the ship's construction timeline. Andorinha's steelwork construction began earlier this year in the Vahali Shipyard in Serbia, where Tauck's other vessels were constructed.
That's been completed and the vessel (without engines, windows or much of an interior) was pushed on the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers to the Netherlands for engine and nautical work, which will be followed by interior work and outfitting.
"She will actually be finished by the middle of November," said Bonner. The ship will arrive on the Douro following transport on an Atlantic Ocean barge.
"River boats don't have much of a keel so you certainly don't want to see them on the Atlantic," she noted.
The ship will begin sailing in April through the end of October, and possibly into early November 2020, said Bonner. However, some Douro locks will be repaired later that year, though, so that impacts end-of-season timing.
Tauck and Scylla, a family-owned, veteran maritime company that owns and operates Tauck's river vessels, worked very closely together on the ship design and features. Tauck has 10-year charter contracts with Scylla on all its river boats.
How does that work during a cruise? Scylla handles the maritime and hotel operations, as it does on Tauck's other vessels, with Tauck focusing on crafting itineraries, designing the destination experiences and shore excursions. In addition to a cruise director on each Douro sailing, Tauck also will have three Tauck tour directors to ensure guests have the experience they expect.
Scylla and Tauck have also both met with the navigational authority that controls the Douro, as Scylla is building three new docks for Tauck to use, "to make sure we have the docking room needed," said Bonner.
The line's 11-night "Exploring the Douro Plus Lisbon and Madrid" itinerary is designed for the traditional river guest who wants a longer experience. That itinerary includes two nights in Lisbon with a seven-night cruise in the middle, followed by a motorcoach tour to Salamanca, Spain, and two nights in Madrid.
As a "special access" experience, during the Lisbon stay, Bonner said Tauck's guests will be transported to an 18th century national palace for dinner in a private part of the palace. During the cruise itself, guests will also be treated to a meal ashore at DOC, a gourmet restaurant that the vessel can cruise right up to along the Douro.
Since the line's guests also include soon-to-be retirees or empty nesters who are still working, Tauck will also offer a new seven-night itinerary, "Villages and Vintages – Cruising the Douro River Valley," with such active choices as cycling or hiking in vineyards. Among the shoreside experiences, Tauck will take guests ashore for an evening wine tasting and a private dinner at a family-run estate.
In the summer, the line also plans to offer four departures of its new "Douro Discovery: a Family River Cruise in Portugal" itinerary. Those Bridges journeys start with two nights at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon. Bonner cited Lisbon's maritime history angle as a big draw for families.
That family-focused Lisbon stay is then followed by a five-night cruise with family excursions, cycling and kayaking.
When asked about water levels on the river, given the issues all lines experienced in 2018 on some other European rivers, Bonner said that typically isn't an issue on the Douro, occurring only occasionally.
One plus for all lines' river itineraries on the Douro? Helping guests get to Portugal quicker to begin their river itinerary is nonstop air service from New York to Porto, Portugal (avoiding an air connection in Lisbon or elsewhere in Europe).
"I think that speaks to the great appeal of this region now," Bonner said. For example, United Airlines flies nonstop from Newark International Airport to Porto in just under seven hours.


Anyone can become angry—that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way—that is not easy.
In our first two blogs, we defined emotions and we looked at a basic understanding of how the brain works. Now we want to define Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and why it is so important. As you can see by the illustration on the left, EQ is different than IQ and Personality. There is overlap, but they are also distinct.
In 1990, in my role as a science reporter at The New York Times, I chanced upon an article in a small academic journal by two psychologists, John Mayer, now at the University of New Hampshire, and Yale's Peter Salovey. Mayer and Salovey offered the first formulation of a concept they called "emotional intelligence."...I was electrified by the notion, which I made the title of this book in 1995. Like Mayer and Salovey, I used the phrase to synthesize a broad range of scientific findings, drawing together what had been separate strands of research--reviewing not only their theory but a wide variety of other exciting scientific developments, such as the first fruits of the nascent field of affective neuroscience, which explores how emotions are regulated in the brain.
Dan Goleman goes on to say how, in 1995, he wanted the concept of EQ to become a common idea in the culture. The proof is that he was wildly successful. The term is ubiquitous. But what does it mean?
In the previous post, we talked about how the "rational brain" and "emotional brain" must work together. For that to happen, we have to find ways to slow down to avoid the emotional brain from hijacking the rational brain. That is a skill that can be developed. To the right is a chart that describes the skills that are necessary for one to grow in EQ.
In Proverbs 26:4-5, the writer says this, "Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes." As you can see, the decision about which action you chose requires a high degree of self-awareness and other awareness. This requires incredible discipline and self-control. It also requires a high degree of awareness of one's own emotions and the emotions of the other person. These skills or character traits come more naturally to some than others. The research is emphatic that everyone can grow in EQ, though.
While the language of EQ and the research is new, the concept is not. The Scriptures regularly call the believer to greater self-awareness. We are called to live a life of humility where we don't think too highly of ourselves but only in the measure of gifts that we have been given (Romans 12:3). This admonition is given within the context of understanding our place within the larger body of Christ. This requires other-awareness.
What is reassuring in the pages of Scripture is the message that we have someone greater outside of us who can form these character qualities and skills within us by his grace and kindness. In fact, it is an experience of that very kindness and grace that enables us to move in the direction of humility while being a conduit of the kindness and grace we have been given.
In our next blog, we will be looking at the specific skills and character qualities EQ is seeking to foster in each of us.


Which ink cartridges do I need for my HP ENVY 7644 e-All-in-One series Printer?
For your US, European and UK HP ENVY 7644 e-All-in-One series you need HP 62 Black and HP 62 Tri-Color cartridges or HP 62XL Black and HP 62XL Tri-Color cartridges. There are also Combo Packs (2 cartridges in one pack) available, like the HP 62XL/62 High Yield Black and Standard Tricolor Ink Cartridges Combo Pack.
12. Wait for the printer to calibrate and align the cartridges. After the alignment is complete, the printer prints an alignment page.
13. Load the cartridge alignment sheet print side down on the right front corner of the scanner glass.
14. Follow the instructions on the printer display to align the cartridges, and then discard or recycle the alignment page.
– Now, go to step 13.
1. Make sure you purchase the right ink cartridges for your specific printer and printer region (or have your old ones refilled). Cartridges are not compatible between different brands, and often not within the same brand. Unlike other inkjet manufacturers, HP designs its inkjet hardware to use country-specific consumables. When you unbox a new HP inkjet printer and set it up, you install a set of ink tanks that ship with the printer. As you turn on the device and get ready to use it, an initialization sequence localizes it to the country associated with the ink cartridges you installed. HP recommends that you use Original HP ink cartridges. XL (Extra Large) cartridges cost more but do provide better value in the long run. They will be able to print at least double the pages of a regular cartridge. Our advice is that if you print often, go with XL. However, ink can dry up. So if you are not a frequent printer, go with the regular cartridges. You'll usually install both the black and tri-color cartridges in the HP ENVY 7645, but you can also leave one ink cartridge carriage empty (single-cartridge mode). During single-cartridge mode, the printer can only copy documents, copy photos, and print jobs from the computer.
Which ink cartridges do I need for my HP ENVY 7645 e-All-in-One series Printer Printer?
HP 62 or HP 62XL cartridges.
3. Press the Power button to turn on the printer, if it is not already turned on.
4. Open the cartridge access door by placing two fingers under one or both of the small handles on the sides of the cartridge access door and then lifting it up.
The Door Open screen displays on the printer control panel with the message, 'The cover or door must be closed to print. Check that it is completely closed.' A Change Ink option also displays on the bottom right corner of the touchscreen.
5. Touch Change Ink to watch a video on the touchscreen about replacing the cartridges (optional).
6. Lightly press down on the cartridge to release it.
7. Pull the cartridge toward you out of its slot, and then set it aside for recycling.
8. Remove the new cartridge from its package. Be careful to touch only the black plastic on the cartridge.
9. Pull the orange tab to remove the protective tape from the cartridge.
! Do not touch the copper-colored electrical contacts or the ink nozzles. Also, do not re-tape the cartridges. !
10. Slide the new cartridge at a slight upward angle into the empty slot, and then gently push up on the cartridge until it snaps into place.
11. Repeat these steps to insert the other cartridge, if necessary.
12. Close the cartridge access door. When the door is completely closed, the Door Open screen with the message, 'The cover or door must be closed to print. Check that it is completely closed.' disappears, and the printer returns to the Home screen.
14. Wait for the printer to calibrate and align the cartridges. After the alignment is complete, the printer prints an alignment page.
15. Load the cartridge alignment sheet print side down on the right front corner of the scanner glass.
16. Follow the instructions on the printer display to align the cartridges, and then discard or recycle the alignment page.


Vinylize partners up with Record Store Day for their 10th year anniversary.
The unique poster designed by the Vinylize team will be distributed to select USA record stores in time for the 10th year anniversary event. The poster features elements from both the optical and vinyl industry. Downloadable starting April 12th. A hard copy will also be available for free in a variety of sizes with the purchase of a Vinylize frame. Want to be reminded? Sign up for the Vinylize newsletter.
Record Store Day is an annual event inaugurated in 2007 and held on one Saturday every April to "celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store". The day brings together fans, artists, and thousands of independent record stores across the world.
This April 22, 2017 Vinylize is participating in the largest vinyl event in the world.
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Vinylize has developed into one of the elite touring acts in the optical world with over 40 venues only in 2016. Next shows will be in Metz, Strasbourg and Besancon. Rock you there!
Vinylize trunk show in Detroit, April, 2016 at Optik Birmingham.
Vinylize show in Paris, May 2016 at Le Caribou Opticiens.
Bowie left the ranks of the living at the age of 69 this January. A huge loss to the world of music and humanity.
In tribute to a legendary musician, Vinylize releases a box set crafted from the Blackstar album. In it is a handcrafted custom frame and case made from the original record.
The inside of the eyewear box is adorned with the original sleeve.
The set also showcases the label which is a work of art unto itself. In this application it has been transformed into the trigger for a catapult which launches the eyeglass frame free.
Only 1 Blackstar set will be made and can be viewed starting May 9th during the Vinylize Tour de France.


Since 2008 Cambium has worked exclusively in the not-for-profit sector serving clients such as the Equalities and Human Rights Commission Scotland, Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People, WWF, Oxfam Scotland, Save the Children, Citizens Advice Scotland and others.
We have extensive experience in research, analysis, policy development and campaigns for such clients in the fields of energy, social and environmental justice, poverty, health, equalities and human rights.
We have helped clients deliver significant changes in public policy, legislation, regulation and industry behaviour.
Cambium is run by its Director Malcolm Sayers and utilises the experience and specialisms of a wide range of associates to bring together project teams to deliver for clients.
MA (Hons) Economic & Social History, Dip. Labour Studies.
Malcolm brings a deep understanding of the interaction of research, policy development and the practicalities of delivering change. Since 2000 he has ran the public affairs functions of several organisations including Friends of the Earth Scotland, the Association for the Conservation of Energy and energywatch, strategically delivering policy, research and campaigns work focussed on delivering change.
Having co-founded Cambium in 2008 he has project managed, or was central to the delivery of, all the projects Cambium have carried out since. He has extensive experience in research and policy development.
Prior to this Malcolm gained a wide variety of experience in his activities as a trade union representative, welfare rights advisor and in anti-poverty work.
His main strengths lie in building strategic approaches to delivering change, policy analysis and development and producing persuasive, authoritative and accessible reports.


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The Extraordinary Life of Oprah Winfrey, Cecil B. deMille Honoree 2018
by Ana Maria Bahiana December 13, 2017
Women in Hollywood
Women in Entertainment
In 2015 Oprah takes the stage at the Golden Globes to present a clip for Best Motion-Picture, Drama contender Selma...
... and has a great time in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton, with Golden Globe winner Helen Mirren and happily posing for selfies.
Nominated in the Best Supporting Actress-Motion Picture category for her work in The Color Purple, Oprah arrives at the 1986 Golden Globes.
At her first big media job, June, 1978: co-anchor of Eyewitness News on WJZ, with co host Jerry Turner, Baltimore, Maryland.
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In 2016, with friend and executive producer/creator Ava DuVernay at the premiere of OWN-Oprah Winfrey Network's "Queen Sugar" series at the Warner Bros. Studio Lot in Burbank, CA.
In July 2017 at the D23 Convention in Anaheim, California, with co-stars Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling, introducing the first teaser trailer for director Ava DuVernay's A Wrinkle in Time.
In 2007, on the campaign trail with presidential candidate Barack Obama and future first lady Michelle Obama, in Manchester, New Hampshire...
...and in 2013, receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama in the East Room at the White House in Washington, DC. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
In November of 2003 with music icon Quincy Jones after receiving the 2003 Philadelphia Marian Anderson Award in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Marian Anderson Award is given each year to an artist that uses their humanitarian efforts to inspire the world. Winfrey is the sixth recipient of the award.
In December, 2010 with Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman during the second taping of the Oprah Winfrey Show at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia.
As her character Sofia, on the set of The Color Purple, 1985, with Akosua Busia, Whoopi Goldberg, and Rae Dawn Chong.
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In 2005 with her Color Purple director, Steven Spielberg, at the AFI tribute to director Mike Nichols in Los Angeles, California.
With the Graduates at the inaugural graduation of the class of 2011 at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls on January 14, 2012 in Henley on Klip, South Africa.
Gracious as always: at the end of an HFPA press conference for her work in HBO's The Immortal LIfe of Henrietta Lacks, 2017.
"I am the same person that I would have been if I was going to be the 4th grade teacher that I was going to be. I would have been a dynamic 4th grade teacher, I would have won the teacher of the year award for sure, (laughter) but I am the same person. So I can't know what people feel or how they see it, because who sits around thinking about that? I just in my mind try to go my own way, remain true to myself", Oprah told us recently. From her difficult childhood to her harsh adolescence, nothing was ever easy or taken for granted in the journey of our 2018 Cecil B. deMille recipient. And yet here she is - an industry leader, a cultural icon, an accomplished actress and producer and a philanthropist devoted to removing for others the obstacles that once stood in her way. The Golden Globes and Oprah Winfrey go way back - to 1986, to be precise. But her amazing journey goes even further, in all directions.
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On Music: Timothée Chalamet and How That Fireplace Scene Happened
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namespace Google.Cloud.AIPlatform.V1.Snippets
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    using System.Threading.Tasks;

    public sealed partial class GeneratedJobServiceClientSnippets
    {
        /// <summary>Snippet for CreateBatchPredictionJobAsync</summary>
        /// <remarks>
        /// This snippet has been automatically generated and should be regarded as a code template only.
        /// It will require modifications to work:
        /// - It may require correct/in-range values for request initialization.
        /// - It may require specifying regional endpoints when creating the service client as shown in
        ///   https://cloud.google.com/dotnet/docs/reference/help/client-configuration#endpoint.
        /// </remarks>
        public async Task CreateBatchPredictionJobAsync()
        {
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            // Initialize request argument(s)
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Located in the rural countryside of Harford County, Dublin Elementary services approximately 260 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grades. In 1867 Dublin became part of the public school system as a two-room school until the first part of the present building was constructed in 1916. The first of several renovations occurred in 1930, adding a gymnasium and additional classrooms by 1939. The last major renovation was in 1987. Students graduated from Dublin until 1949 after which North Harford High School was established.
Despite its small size, Dublin offers many services and programs to help "Make Dublin Proud!" Our pre-kindergarten program prepares students to enter kindergarten ready to learn. Many in-school intervention opportunities are provided to our students in the areas of reading and math on a long and short term basis, School-Wide Enrichment, chorus and band offer remediation and enrichment opportunities for our students. Selected students will participate in school interventions as well as enrichment. It is our goal to have our programs implemented in the classroom with students receiving the full benefit of certified teachers, specialists, and support staff working in the general education classroom to provide support and enrichment.
At Dublin, parents, students, teachers, staff members and community members all share in the responsibility of creating an environment that is conducive to learning and one which helps everyone to discover their true talents. The PTA supports parental involvement and is very active in providing volunteers and funding to assist staff and students. The staff has developed a school improvement plan that targets student achievement. This plan drives our staff development and the establishment of the Professional Development Calendar within our school.
Community involvement is very important to Dublin Elementary. The school provides facilities for meetings, sporting events and serves as the host site for Dublin Country Fair held each May. The playground (including basketball and tennis courts) offers a wonderful area for children to play during the summer. Coupled with the pavilion, community members have a great place to come picnic. This summer we began a six month project to install new heating and air conditioning to all parts of the building. We are currently under construction.


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Methodist Hospitals supply chain director enshrined in Health Care Supply Chain Hall of Fame
Courtesy of The Times of Northwest Indiana • August 21,2020
By Joseph S. Pete
Methodist Hospitals Supply Chain Director Jack Anderson is now a hall of famer.
Anderson was one of eight supply chain professionals nationally in 2020 to be enshrined in the Bellwether League's Health Care Supply Chain Hall of Fame. The Bellwether League, which honors leaders in the health care supply chain across the nation, reserves the hall of fame distinction for "individuals regarded as innovators, pioneers and visionaries for their industry contributions and performance."
Anderson has worked in the industry for 40 years, making purchasing decisions for more than 150 health care providers across the world. He is credited with being one of the first to implement a surgical case cart system and automotive replenishment system.
He was also recognized for overseeing resource and product standardization, operations improvement processes and materials management information systems.
"Since joining Methodist in 2019, Jack has made a number of important contributions to the financial stewardship and operational effectiveness of our hospitals, and we are happy to see him receive this recognition by his peers," said Matt Doyle, Methodist Hospitals president and CEO.


Morning folks. Happy Chinese New Year if you're so inclined to celebrate it. Me personally, I'm half celebrating because my company is predominantly Asian based and so whilst I don't get the day off like many of them do, I have to say it's rather nice having a week where I can play catch up with all of my work.
Ahh, catch up, something Arsenal are certainly familiar with and something that Giles and I spoke about yesterday on the Arsenal Fans Show on LoveSport last night. The defeat to City May have been like chucking a bit of iodine on an already stinging wound, but what we have to hope is that Man City get a win against Everton tomorrow night so they can put Chelski to the sword this upcoming weekend.
Both Arsenal and Chelski have a reversal of opponents but whilst the Chavs have an away game after smashing Huddersfield 5-0, we have to travel away to Yorkshire in what will undoubtedly be a tougher fixture than they faced.
Last night we started looking at the upcoming fixtures and it's fair to say – when you play the ol' "on paper" game – we have what feels like a better run in. United still have to play City, Liverpool, Chelski and us in their run in; Chelski have to play United, City, Totts and Liverpool, whereas our tough 'top six' opponents are Tottenham away and United at home. The rest of the teams are what all the top six teams would count as 'winnable' but as I said last night our recent away form doesn't exactly inspire with confidence.
In the league since Southampton broke the undefeated streak we've also lost to Liverpool and West Ham on top of the City defeat, as well as a draw away to Brighton, which means you have to go all the way back to November to find an away win for Arsenal. It's a pretty shoddy record and something that needs to be addressed this weekend against the leagues bottom club.
Our next away fixtures – which I'm focusing on now because we've been pretty decent at home – are Huddersfield this weekend, then Tottenham, Wolves and Everton. With the indifferent form we've shown and the fact that the Totts probably are a better team than us, you'd probably expect us to lose that. Then you look at how Wolves have performed against the big teams and suddenly that trip looks like a very tough one. Everton is always a tough game for us despite how poorly they are from a form perspective, so if we got seven points out of the next four away games it wouldn't surprise me. Part of me thinks that's probably a likely scenario.
I guess it depends how the team responds and potentially whether they take advantage of the rest days brought about by the lack of FA Cup and League cup games. Chelski play in both and have somewhat of a fixture schedule whereas United have a tough run of games which include the Champions League and the FA Cup away game to Chelsea. So for both teams there will need to be some juggling and perhaps the odd injury or two to contend with.
Unai has had that all season, to be fair to him, so perhaps there's a bit of fortune coming his way with fewer players remaining in the team, to pick up any knocks.
It's all permutations though and there are so many variables that will impact our run in. But Unai needs to find a settled team and he needs to start playing his match winners more regularly in my opinion. The transfer window has shut, he has his group of players between now and May, which means he needs to utilise all of those first teamers to get us close to that top four.
It all starts away to Huddersfield this weekend. The City win was always going to be one in which we take the "L" but now feels like the run in to the top four really starts to hot up.
We need to be on our game.
You summed it up perfectly…… "But Unai needs to find a settled team and he needs to start playing his match winners more regularly in my opinion" …… particularly when playing the "winnable" games like against Huddersfield. I also don't see any reason in the world why we should be video analysing teams like Huddersfied. The onus should be on them to find solutions to us.
Agreed. No need for pragmatism against Huddersfield.


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