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My famous ancestor, Gouille D'Eaux, rendered by Caravaggio, channeled by H. Crapaud, wherein he doth pluck forth dulcet melodyes from Ye Lute.
then toss thou another banjo upon yon barbeque."
Here is a link to my actual family tree.
Hans Georg Reininger, The first Reininger to come to the new world. He left Bavaria in 1749, via Brussels and set up housekeeping in Pennsylvania. This is true, my friends.
Georg W. Reininger, first president of the Colorado republic. Served a 5 minute term before being executed for poor fashion sense.
Heinz Georg Reininger, Frontier serial killer known as "The Spike"


Though this line of work encourages curiosity, I've really been asking too many questions for my entire life leading up to SEEK. As a Research and Innovation Associate, I have the enormous pleasure of getting to be myself. My job is to be passionate about all of the twists and turns that come with each project, to be curious about people and ask the important questions that foster human connections, and to bring a creative writer's perspective in bringing insights and tensions to life.
While I graduated college in May 2017, I've been thinking and asking too many questions for 23 years now. I like to wonder about people and why they think how they think, and have a knack for writing and telling stories. My professional experience comprises of journalism, international communications, research and branding. Ultimately, working at SEEK was a no-brainer as I constantly use skills developed in all of these areas, and I get to learn how to be a better person while I'm at it.
"Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was a song that my grandma loved and so it reminds me of her loving spirit everytime I listen. The song's message is an encouraging reminder that we are all human, and in face of struggle, we have to keep moving.
"How I Learned to Stop Being a "Chill Girl" and Start Being Me" by Martine Thompson. It talks about how women shouldn't stop giving in to the pressure to suppress their emotions to avoid negative stereotypes (ie "clingy", "needy", "too much), and to please others. Rather, they should be able to navigate express their true self. I think this applies to everyone, not just women.
You are allowed to feel. Your feelings are valid. And no one should make you feel less, broken, or messed up because you have them. Emotions are something to embrace, and we should revel in who we are.


Godsmack is an American alternative metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin. Since its formation, Godsmack has released six studio albums, one EP, four DVDs, one compilation album, and one live album.


Adobe announced the release of a major update to their Premiere Pro application just a few days ago. The new update comes with a range of new features to enhance the user's experience, along with several improvements to existing features. At the same time, some users may find compatibility issues arises when they update too soon.
The latest version of Adobe Premiere Pro, titled 2019.1 or 13.1, was released during the early days of April. Adobe announced that this version comes with many improvements over the previous Premiere Pro editions, with an emphasis on helping to streamline the workflow of the user. Several tools that were already integrated into the software have now obtained a much-needed upgrade.
The company announced that users could expect significant improvements to mask tracking, compared to previous editions of the software. Mask tracking now also has support for higher resolution content, including 4K media files. The mask tracking feature is now also up to 3727% faster than before.
Several enhancements have also been made to the way that users are able to work with text and graphics when they are busy with a project. Background fill rendering is now fully supported by the new version of Adobe Premiere Pro, and there is added support for multiple strokes. It is now also possible to apply masks and to group shapes easier and faster than before.
Further improvements were also made to the font management system, and the essential graphics panel has been updated to provide the user with faster access to different stroke styles.
Users will also notice improvements to the audio functions in Adobe Premiere Pro. It is now easier to re-order different audio effects that have been added to a project. It is also now easier to set up a variety of effect racks in the same project.
Various new features have also been implemented into the new update that was released this week. Users now have access to a brand new View menu that gives them dedicated access to functions such as switching the playback resolution, increasing the quality of the playback, switching between different magnification options, and easily setting the preferred display mode.
A ruler and guide system has now been added to the software as well. This helps to improve the precision of placing text, graphics, and other elements in a project file. The guide system can also be exported to be used in other applications.
As of the Adobe Premiere Pro 2019.1 update, users will also be able to import Sony Venice V3 files directly into their project. This is another exciting new feature.
While all of these added improvements and features are great, users should not press the update button too quickly. Adobe has noted that there may be some compatibility issues when working with project files that were created with a previous version of the software. Projects created in the latest update will also not be backward-compatible.


Technical Assistance Providers provide assistance with financial and technical issues that arise in water & wastewater systems. They conduct rate studies and water loss audits, as well as perform relational work such as training operators & board members, and grant writing assistance. This work helps sustain day-to-day functionality as well as long-term functionality of the water systems SERCAP installs, making it crucial to building and maintaining thriving communities.
As you can see from the job description, this role lets Ricky wear many different hats. Part of his job is to meet with officials about issues in their communities. He listens to their concerns, and brainstorms solutions to not only fix the problems but also make everyone happy. This kind of compromising and empathizing suits Ricky well, as a proactive worker hoping to serve others.
The other side of his job is training employees to become operators, as well as conducting CEU classes for licensed operators. "The biggest takeaway from SERCAP is that I can create a place where employees can work at their pace to become operators," he explained. Becoming a licensed operator is no easy task: one year of training on the job, six months of training by the book, and one month of classes. Being able to come alongside of employees and work with them to complete the training is another way in which Ricky's love of community is able to shine. He said "seeing the look on an employee's face after they pass the state exam for water or wastewater" is the most fulfilling part of his job.
As an avid outdoorsman, Ricky enjoys the hobbies you'd expect: fishing, hunting, camping and woodworking. He does have a few surprises, however. For one, he's a self-proclaimed gearhead. He enjoys restoring old cars and trucks, fixing them up to showroom quality. Once restored, he drives them around so others will see his hard work and approach him to ask about his car. He's even won 3 Best In Show awards!
Another surprise: Ricky is an excellent chef. His recipes are so good, they've been published in cookbooks. "My favorite dish is Dirty Rice, but according to my grandchildren, my homemade chicken and dumplings are the best." Both of those sound delicious to us!
From managing million-dollar companies to an honorable police career, Ricky has done it all. At the end of the day, however, he loves his job with SERCAP because it lets him serve others and do the utility work he loves. And that makes him an amazing asset to our team. Thank you for all you do, Ricky!


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In my quest to get better for Xterra Worlds in a few weeks time I decided to race the Patapsco 100 hosted by Adventures for the Cure this past Sunday.....no I didn't race the 100 mile version but plumped for the single lap race at 50km (31.4 miles). After cajoling Ace enough in the past week he joined me on the start line as well.
The race was being used for two things 1) a race pace effort for fitness and technical skills and 2) learn the trails in the northern section of Patapsco State Park. It nailed both those things!
Going into the race I had no expectations, no real plan and no idea what the terrain would be like. This was my first MTB race since way back in 2003 before we moved to the USA. As such we lined up with the goal to have fun and enjoy the trails! The first short section was on road and it enabled us not to be caught behind many as we entered the first section of singletrack. The first few miles were probably the most technical as it followed the river and not having been on the bike all week I felt technically rusty (as I always do to start with). Luckily progression was pretty slow through these miles and even some dabbing didn't lose any ground. We went through the first river crossing with a few cries of "My New Shoes!" from Ace and then the field began to separate enabling the speed to eek up and settle into a decent rhythm.
To be honest I had no idea where the trail was going and with good markings you didn't need to have a good knowledge of the trail system. Would I be able to ride the route again from memory? Probably not but I have the GPS course so might be able to work it out. The trails were awesome though and they had a mix of pretty much everything...rocks, roots,logs, sandy singletrack! As the day went on I was getting much more comfortable technically and the effort level was high. The majority of riders were on full-suspension bikes but my trusty Specialized Stumpjumper hardtail (from Parvilla Cycles) steered me right all day.
At about mile 10 after a couple of miles of hard effort I latched onto a couple of 50km riders that were riding a solid pace and we pretty much stuck together for the rest of the race. The nice thing about the 50km race is that it is long effort to fatigue you but also short enough to allow you to push the pace the entire time. My average HR was in the low 150's which for me is a good tempo pace and gave me that race pace test I was looking for.
It worked out that we were sitting in a battle for 4th place with the first three a few minutes up the trail and unlikely to be caught. Having the three of us was good, for me anyway, as I wanted to push the pace and with about 6 miles left I managed to get a small gap on the other two and wanted to work it hard to the finish. Ultimately it didn't work out quite as expected as a small mechanical issue with my rear derailleur had me trail side for a few minutes (four to be precise) and despite working hard over the final miles I could only grab back a couple of places for a 6th place finish in the Open Men's race for a final time of 3hrs 12mins.
I certainly exceeded my expectations and had so much fun in doing so. Ace ended a few minutes behind me in 3hrs 17mins and took 3rd in the 50+ division. It was definitely one of the funnest races this year and gave me the ideal workout heading into the final few weeks of Xterra preparation. Over the 50km there was 3,500ft of climbing! This race will definitely be on the calendar for 2016....but should I do the 50km, 100km or 100mile?


417-839-3656 / 4178393656 - Who call from Springfield, MO, United States?
So I just got the same text asking about a "naughty pic" that was never sent and then asked for some. This really freaked me out cause my fiance has a really good friend named Eric. What a prev!
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Send multiple text messages (18) with the same Mo as noted by "no one". He says he sent the image (but I didn't), in response to a question about the image, etc. I turn over all the information about this perv for local authorities, and encourage any other person to deal with it to do the same thing.
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Called multiple times making vague sexual references about a picture that was never sent. Requested a picture and judging from the conversation, thought I was a girl.
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Did a search and came up with a name for this guy - Carl - and a Nixa zip code. His phone is in the Alltel network.
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I am interested in this 4 bedroom Detached-House for sale, priced at £389,000.


Looking for some robotics holiday gift? Here are some gift ideas for everyone on your list.
First off, our flavour gift so far: The Arduino Starter Kit.
With a price around $115 (depending on daily exchange rate), this kit have everything a starter will need to complete 15 different projects in the world of Arduino.
The lighter version of Arduino starter kit will walk a beginner through 8 different projects in the world of Arduino.
The Raspberry Pi is a single board computer that is as powerful as your cell phone (or a Pentium I computer back in the day). The CAROBOT Raspberry Pi Starter Bundle has all the essentials you'll need to start playing with a Raspberry Pi (minus the keyboard, mouse and monitor).
Some of the common application people are using the Raspberry Pi for is turning it into a media centre. Although the CAROBOT Raspberry Pi Starter Bundle can turn into a media centre with simple steps, we have a no brainer solution (other than plugging in cables and loading some media centre add-on/channels): The CAROBOT Raspberry Pi Media Centre Bundle.
For early exploration into electronics, one of the popular choices is littleBits. littleBits are small electronics modules that snaps together with magnetic connectors. A lot of schools and library are using them to introduce electronics.
For the more advance tinker, maybe try putting together a OWI Robot Arm Edge (no intelligent control) or OWI 3 in 1 All-Terrain Robot (no intelligent control). Even though the two suggestions mentioned have no intelligent built-in, in the world of Arduino, every toy can be hacked with a little thought.


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Apocalypticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls
by Collins, John J.
Paperback ISBN: 0415146372
Since the photographs of the Dead Sea Scrolls were released in 1992, there has been an explosion of interest in them. This volume explores the issue of apocalypticism in the Scrolls; how the notions of the 'end', Messianic expectation and eternal life affected the Dead Sea sect, influenced Judaism and filtered into Christianity. Collins' volume provides a valuable and accessible introduction to the interpretation of the Scrolls, which is an informative addition to the series examining the major themes of the Scroll texts.
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Biblical Interpretation at Qumran
by Henze, Matthias
The Dead Sea Scrolls are an invaluable source of information about Jewish biblical interpretation in antiquity. This volume by preeminent scholars in the field examines central aspects of scriptural interpretation as it was practiced at Qumran and discusses their implications for understanding the biblical tradition.
While many of the forms of biblical interpretation found in the Scrolls have parallels elsewhere in Jewish literature, other kinds are original to the Scrolls and were unknown prior to the discovery of the caves. These chapters explore examples of biblical interpretation unique to Qumran, including legal exegesis and the Pesher. Readers will also find discussion of such fascinating subjects as the rewritten Bible, views on the creation of humanity, the Pseudo-Ezekiel texts, the pesharim, and the prophet David.
Moshe J. Bernstein
Shani Berrin
Monica Brady
George J. Brooke
John J. Collins
Peter W. Flint
Matthias Henze
Shlomo A. Koyfman
Michael Segal
James C. VanderKam
The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls
by Davies, Philip R.
Hardcover ISBN: 0500051119
With all the scrolls now available in translation, conclusions can be drawn as to the authorship and origins, their implications for Christianity and Judaism, and their link with the ancient site of Qumran. This book, written by three noted scholars in the field, draws together all the evidence to present a fully illustrated survey of every major manuscript.
With numerous factfiles, reconstructions, scroll photographs, and a wealth of other illustrations, it is the most comprehensive and accessible account available on the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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by Wise, Michael Owen
1st Edition Hardcover ISBN: 0060692006
The Dead Sea Scrolls: A New Translation is a landmark work that brings to life the long-inaccessible ancient scrolls of Qumran. Three distinguished translators at the forefront of modern scrolls scholarship reveal the rich tapestry of writings known as the Dead Sea Scrolls. This is the most comprehensive translation ever compiled for the general reader in any language.
Translated into modern-day English by Michael Wise, Martin Abegg Jr. and Edward Cook, this book contains virtually every legible portion of the fragmented scrolls, including revelatory information on early Christianity and its roots far deeper than previously realized in ancient Judaism. Included as well are scroll fragments that promise to alter dramatically our view of biblical history, including never-before released texts and newly discovered writings by and about key biblical prophets and ancestors. The translators provide illuminating commentary throughout that place the scrolls in their true historical context. They also present a compelling, insightful introduction that gives the reader an overview of the often surprising contents of the scrolls and discusses what are perhaps the greatest mysteries of the scrolls -- who authored them and why.
From a new generation of Dead Sea Scrolls scholars, here is a fresh look at the scrolls, including the most recently released texts. Michael Wise, Martin Abegg Jr. and Edward Cook unlock the secrets and rich mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the most comprehensive translation ever published for the general reader in any language. Their brilliant scholarship and illuminating commentary add dramatic new knowledge to our understanding of the scrolls. This historic translation includes:
Intriguing revelations about biblical history and the roots of Christianity.
Never-before-seen stories about the biblical figures Abraham, Jacob and Enoch -- including a text explaining why God demanded the sacrifice of Isaac.
Twelve texts not included in the Bible that claim Moses as their author.
New psalms attributed to King David and to Joshua.
Texts illuminating ancient doctrines about angels and writings claiming to be revelations of angels themselves including the Archangel Michael.
The Dead Sea Scrolls: A New Translation will set the standard for scrolls scholarship for years to come. This is an important, rigorously researched work that renders the scrolls vibrant and accessible.
In their great variety and stunning richness, the Dead Sea Scrolls as captured in this groundbreaking translation offer modern readers an unprecedented glimpse of the complex roots of modern Christianity. Its dozens of never-before-published texts encompass poetry and prose, teaching parables and magical tales, astrology, apocalyptic visions, lists of buried treasure, stories of messiahs and antichrists, demons and angels and together comprise a new classic of religious history.
Long withheld from public view, the ancient scrolls found in the caves of Qumran near the Dead Sea are revered by many but known in full by very few. Now three translators at the forefront of modern scrolls scholarship have revealed the entire rich complex of writings, stories, poems and texts known as the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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The Untold Story
by Hanson Phd, Kenneth
For two thousand years, the Dead Sea Scrolls lay hidden deep in the caves of the Judean desert, unread, untouched, and forgotten. That is, until the 1940s when by sheer happenstance a Bedouin shepherd stumbled into the first of the caves and found himself faced with the jars containing these ancient Jewish texts. The rediscovery of the scrolls sent shockwaves through several religious communities, and for half a century, historians and academics poured over the mysterious texts. Dead Sea Scrolls: The Untold Story captures the excitement of this period, explaining what we have learned from these treasured works, and the truth about the ancient Hebrew sect that wrote, preserved, and died defending them.
Understanding Their Spiritual Message
by Fisdel, Steven a.
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The Dead Sea Scrolls - Revised Edition
by Wise, Michael O.
Paperback ISBN: 006076662x
A fully revised and updated edition of our translation of the complete Dead Sea Scrolls, making it the definitive translation of the Scrolls in English.
With new texts, updated introductions, a glossary of terms, and other new additions, this will become the definitive translation of the Scrolls, and the lead companion to our other Dead Sea Scrolls Guides: The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Dead Sea Scrolls Bible.
The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible
The Oldest Known Bible Translated for the First Time Into English
by Abegg, Martin G.
This is the first English translation of the earliest Biblical documents ever found, featuring clear, concise commentary by three of the world's leading Dead Sea Scroll scholars. Up until the discovery of the Scrolls in the cave of Qumran, the oldest known Bible dated from the 11th century C.E.; the Dead Sea Scrolls Bible precedes that by more than 1,000 years.
The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible presents all 220 of the Dead Sea biblical scrolls, arranged to be read in canonical order. Commentary by the editors provides insight into the rich cultural and religious traditions behind the scrolls and the Bible itself. The Qumran manuscripts preserve parts of every book in the Hebrew Bible (except the Book of Esther). However, in a number of cases the wording differs from the canonical texts. There are also passages in the older texts that were assumed to be lost forever.
Martin Abegg, Jr. and Peter Flint are co-directors of the Dead Sea Scrolls Institute at Trinity Western University in British Columbia. Abegg is co-translator of the highly acclaimed Dead Sea Scrolls: a New Translation.
Eugene Ulrich, a professor at Notre Dame University, is one of the chief editors of the Qumran Biblical texts. He recently received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his work on the Scrolls.
"Here is a book we will soon wonder how we did without. Bible scholars will find it essential; students will find it stimulating and exciting; anyone interested in the beginnings of Judaism and Christianity will find it fascinating. This is a book many have been awaiting since the Dead Sea Scrolls were first discovered half a century ago."
- N. T. Wright, author of The Meaning of Jesus
Dead Sea Scrolls Deception
by Baigent, Michael
The oldest Biblical manuscripts in existence, the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in caves near Jerusalem in 1947, only to be kept a tightly held secret for nearly fifty more years, until the Huntington Library unleashed a storm of controversy in 1991 by releasing copies of the Scrolls. In this gripping investigation authors Baigent and Leigh set out to discover how a small coterie of orthodox biblical scholars gained control over the Scrolls, allowing access to no outsiders and issuing a strict consensus interpretation. The authors' questions begin in Israel, then lead them to the corridors of the Vatican and into the offices of the Inquisition. With the help of independent scholars, historical research, and careful analysis of available texts, the authors reveal what was at stake for these orthodox guardians: The Scrolls present startling insights into early Christianity -- insights that challenge the Church's version of the facts. More than just a dramatic expos of the intrigues surrounding these priceless documents, The Dead Sea Scrolls Deception presents nothing less than a new, highly significant perspective on Christianity.
The Gnostic Secrets of the Naassenes
The Initiatory Teachings of the Last Supper
by Gaffney, Mark H.
Reveals the hidden meaning of the Grail and a secret Christian doctrine for achieving higher consciousness
- Shows that Gnosticism is not a derivative of Christianity but the revelation of the true message of Jesus
- Describes the ancient relationship between water and spirit
- Explains the doctrine of immanence taught by Jesus at the Last Supper
- Features the translated source text from The Refutation of All Heresies by Bishop Hippolytus, the only existing record of the Naassene Sermon
In the third century C.E., the Catholic Bishop Hippolytus composed A Refutation of All Heresies in which his chief target was the Gnostic sect the Naassenes, whose writings included a recounting of Jesus' actual teachings at the Last Supper. Contrary to Church attacks, the Naassenes were not a heretical derivative of Christianity but the authentic foundation and purveyor of Christ's message. In fact, much of what passes as Christianity has nothing to do with the original teachings of its founder.
The message recorded in the Naassene Sermon was intended for an inner circle of disciples who were prepared for advanced initiation into Jesus' wisdom teachings. The Grail discussed therein was not an actual chalice but a symbol of the indwelling of the divine. The teachings involved the awakening of spirit and included practices aimed at restoring the soul's lost connection with God. Immanence, in the true sense intended by Jesus, thus allows for spiritual attainment in this life by ordinary individuals without the intermediary of Church or priest. This was the real meaning of the Last Supper and why the Naassenes believed that Jesus was the fulfillment of all the Mystery traditions.

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When you are left at the end of a book longing for several more chapters or a sequel, you know an author has written a phenomenal book. Almost Sisters is an incredible story that wowed me from the very first page. There were chapters that brought me to tears and chapters that had me shaking with laughter. Jackson masterfully pulls you into Leia Birch's world and makes it difficult to leave.


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When it comes to keyword research, more often than not we focus most of our attention on search volumes and opt for keywords with the highest searches. There's no denying it's an effective way to drive more traffic to your site, but it might not always lead to improvements in conversions which doesn't achieve the overall goal of increasing revenue.
So how do you increase your conversions alongside your organic traffic?
Keywords with a higher conversion rate may not necessarily have a large search volume and probably aren't terms that you would have considered before due to their low number of searches, but this doesn't mean you should disregard them. These high conversion key terms could be the vital element in improving your YOY revenue and help towards your business growth.
For example, a search term may only receive 100 searches a month, but if the query has a 75% conversion rate, you are going to gain 75 orders as opposed to a keyword with 500 searches a month which only has a conversion rate of 10% which will only lead to 50 orders. Calculate your AOV (let's say its £100) to work out your revenue, and you are looking at a difference of £2500. This might not sound like a massive difference to some, but apply this to even just a hand full of keywords, and you are looking at quite a healthy sum. Of course, these are just example figures, but it goes to show the difference it can make to choose a low search volume keyword over a query with a higher number of searches.
Many aren't willing to try this tactic due to the risk of potentially losing traffic, but fortune favours the brave, and there's no point in driving traffic to your site if it isn't going to generate revenue. It is true that applying this tactic may reduce your sessions slightly, but having a large amount of traffic and a low CR isn't going to do you any favours. So although you might see less traffic, you are receiving a better quality of traffic and as they say, quality over quantity.
Another reason why you shouldn't target only high search volume keywords is bounce rates. Driving a high number of sessions that don't lead to conversions and instead results in visitors bouncing off your site could signal to search engines that your site isn't relevant to your chosen search terms and decrease your rankings in search. In the long run, the more people clicking straight off your site, the more likely you are going to see a negative impact on your positions in SERPs.
Choosing high conversion keywords also has the added benefit of improving the likelihood of gaining returning customers. Not only will you start generating more revenue through this increase in conversions, but you are also gaining potential for returning customers and as we all know, it's a lot easier (and cheaper) to sell to a repeat customer. Returning visitors are more likely to have a higher AOV and could also become advocates of your brand too, which are valuable assets to have, especially with more and more people reading reviews and testimonials before making purchases online.
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My research interest is on active learning and sustainable feedback practices within higher and secondary education. In my PhD project on peer assessment and peer feedback practices using Mobile Response Technology, I examined the effect of anonymity on interpersonal variables between students. Additionally the role of the teacher within these peer assessment practices was explored.


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Microsoft's continued commitment and development of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) has resulted in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2017. Dynamics NAV is a robust business solution from Microsoft that continues to be enhanced which is quick to implement, easy to use and has the power to support your business ambitions. Key for Dynamics NAV 2017 is integration and simplicity. This latest ERP solution offers significant enhancements to the core application including new demand forecasting tools from Microsoft Cortana Intelligence.
Cortana Intelligence in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2017 takes advantage of historical data and improves your insights into your predicted sales, helping you manage your stock and respond to your customers. Based on the forecast, the Sales and Inventory extension helps create replenishment requests for vendors, saving you time.
Predict Potential Sales-Manage your business effectively using the potential sales predictions from historical data.
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Select the Best Choice-Get the best predictions, because the system uses different machine learning algorithms and compares the results, returning the predictions with the highest quality.
Furthermore, Partners can help customers find business-critical information hidden in their database using the Time Series Library generic API, which enables Microsoft Dynamics NAV developers to create their own functionality and bring machine learning to their solutions.


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When troubleshooting potential problems, one can often find the solution by tackling the source of the problem. For example, if your class is reluctant with working together, that means they're not comfortable with each other. So you must find a way to get them comfortable through rapport building and establishing that trust. There are a number of different problem one can come across while teaching a class, such as students having different levels, excessive use of native language, a large class, etc. The key is not giving up and avoiding the problem like some teachers would avoid the listening text exercises. There's usually a solution to the problems and most of it can be mitigated by having a great classroom dynamic.


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Q: Escript files and .gitignore I'm going through the Programming Elixir book and currently got to the point of creating a little console using mix escript.build (similar to this documentation example: https://hexdocs.pm/mix/Mix.Tasks.Escript.Build.html#module-example)
Now, it produces an executable myprojname in the project folder, which is cool and good.
BUT I really don't want to track executables in source control.
Coming from .NET, I'm used to .gitignore just ignoring anything under the /bin path, but the binary Elixir generates is:

*

*in the project root

*has a different name in every project

What's the best practice for .gitignore-ing escript files in Elixir project?
So far I've added this line to .gitignore and it works:
myprojname

But is there a better way that I'm missing? (In .NET, pretty much all projects have the same .gitignore file, because anything to be ignored is usually under a pre-defined path such as /bin, /obj etc. or has an extension like .solutionuseroptions.

A: You should have it explicitly listed in your .gitignore. That's how Livebook does, for example.
One alternative way is using the --path option, where you can set a custom name or folder to compile the project. Make sure to ignore this path in .gitignore.
mix escript.build --path executable.ignoredextension
mix escript.build --path ./ignored_folder/executable

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He has a basket full of goodies just for you, making this holiday celebration egg-stra special!
There's cuddly bunnies, fluffy chicks and lots more added in the mix!
"Hoppy Easter" to your loved ones in an egg-stra special way!
We are also giving away Prize Packs on our Facebook and Instagram too!
So cute. Love the colors and the cute little bunnies, lambs, and chicks.
Such a sweet collection! So cute! Love that you're doing stamps as well.
What an adorable new collection and such a beautiful layout! I really want to try out the clips!
So much sweet fun. Love the colors and the hop.
Another irresistible collection. Love it!!!
This line is adorable. Love the stamps and dies.
OMG! Love the cuteness and stamps and dies! Holy cow!
So cute! Can't wait for Spring!
I can't express how happy this super sweet and completely adorable collection makes me. The Easter/Spring critters are just precious. And stamps with coordinating dies, yes please! Doodlebug, you've gone and knocked my socks off again!
Love, love, love the cute collection!!!! Doodlebug comes through again. Your collections are always charming and whimsical...my favorite!!
Squeeeeeeeee so much cuteness! Doodlebug, I need to keep working just to support my doodlediction!
Seeing these stamps and dies that match the collection makes me the happiest human on the planet this Saturday morning. Such pretty colors in this palette. I really hope that stamps and dies are in the pipeline for your previous (and future) collections. Well done, Doodlebug.
I love it!!! My favorite animal is the bunny and i love All the cute colors. I can't wait to make cute Easter projects.
Como todo lo bello que hace Doodlebug, los sellos me fascinaron que gusto que estén de regreso!!!
now stamps and dies?! Wow! This is awesome.
Beautiful collection again! So cute. Love the stamps and die cuts too.
Adorable Easter collection! I love the colors and designs! Excited about the stamps and dies too!
So cute! I just love me some Doodlebug!
Must get all of it. So cute!!
I love bunnies and spring time. These are suoer cute!!!
Such a super sweet collection. Where do I start? I love ❤ it all!!!
so excited to see that you're creating coordinating stamps! This collection is so full of cute!
Adorable colection!! Thank you for the chance to win but thank you so so much for the new stamps set and dies. I must have!! Hugs from Sweden!!!!!
I love that Doodlebug is now making their own dies!
Oh my goodness, this collection is so cute! I can't wait to buy all of it!
OMG!!! I'm new to paper crafting and immediately fell in love with DoodleBug. So excited and can't wait to get the set.
I love everything Doodlebug. I have purchased every collection since the beginning. My scrapbooks are full of very cute pages made with Doodlebug.
Absolutely adorable (as always!) LOVE the new stamps, keep em coming!
So cute! I can't wait for the stamps and dies!
OMG this is so cute! A must for sure.
A must have for sure!
What a gorgeous collection! I LOVE the colours!
And as a stamper/card maker I am so excited to see Doodlebug Design stamps.
Adorable! This would have to be my all time favourite Easter collection.
In love with this new collection!!
What a cute, sweet and adorable collection. Love this!
This collection is so cute--such happy colors and sweet images!
Love this collection! Super cute and sweet!
This is tour cutest collection yet!
DB is the perfect amount of color & sunshine for Easter pics!
This Easter collection is perfect for creating some amazing scrapbook pages of my son. Thanks for the chance to win!
What an adorable collection! Love those jelly clips!
OMGoodness! Every release I am more and more impressed with the product Doodle Bug creates! I can't wait to buy the set and start creating!
So cute!Perfect for Easter and Spring cards and scraping.
I just loves these colors and the characters are just adorable!
Such a sweet set!! Perfect for our yearly Easter egg hunt pics!!
This collection is adorable!! Love the bunnies!
Oh that bunny paper clip is so cute! Plus I love the bow washi. Well, let's be real, I love the whole collection.
Love easter time! I love Spring and its colors and this collection is really amazing!!!
Cuteness overload! I love the papers! Thank you for the chance to win!!!
Such a cute collection! Oh my gosh I love those little bunnies!
Oh wow, I definitely need that Mr Bunny pin for my Crop & Create lanyard! I love Doodlebug easter collections, they are always so cute and full of bright colours!
CUTENESS GALORE ... as ALWAYS!
This is the cutest new line I've seen. The bunnies alone stole my heart.
HANDS DOWN - THE BEST Easter Collection I have ever seen!! So Adorable!! I Hve to have it!!
So darn cute... All of it!
Super cute! I love all things doodlebug!
I love that bunny hugging his carrot! So sweet! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
You've done it again with another adorable collection!
This is a really cute collection! Easter is one of my favorite holidays and this collection matches it's awesomeness!
Love this ADORABLE Easter collection!
Your cutest Easter collection to date, those bunnies are crazy cute!
would love to win this prize, lovely!
Another fabulous collection - Great Easter layout!
I am in love with the Hoppy Easter Collection. I can not wait to make Easter treat bags for my sons classmates and teachers with this set. How fun.
I can't wait to craft with this new collections. It's super adorbs!


So, chilaquiles as appetizer? LOVE that thought! We always do it as breakfast, http://www.kitchenparade.com/2008/08/chilaquiles.php.
More like an entree. And it is good for breakfast too!
Ooooh… love the look of this. Kids might like too.


A Wyoming State Trooper was injured Monday afternoon after crashing into a truck that turned in front of him just east of Wapiti.
The injuries to Trooper Rodney Miears of Cody, 28, were not life-threatening and he was released from the hospital Monday night, Wyoming Highway Patrol Lt. Phil Farman said Tuesday.
Miears had been traveling east on U.S. Highway 14-16-20, heading back toward Cody, shortly after 2 p.m., Farman said. That's when the westbound commercial truck and its trailer failed to yield and turned into the Yellowstone Valley Inn in front of the approaching trooper, according to a news release from the patrol.
Miears hit his brakes and swerved to the right to try missing the truck, but the two vehicles still collided. Farman said he did not know what speed the trooper's vehicle had been going.
The patrol vehicle was pushed into the ditch in the crash and Miears was pinned. Motorists stopped to help, but the fire department ultimately had to extricate the trooper from his vehicle, the patrol said.
Miears was taken to West Park Hospital while the driver of the commercial truck, 27-year-old James Friede of Billings, was not injured, the patrol said. Friede, who'd been making a delivery to the inn, was cited for failing to yield to oncoming traffic while making a left-hand turn, Farman said.
Miears, who's been with the patrol for five years, was recovering at home on Tuesday and expected to return to full duty after a few scheduled days off.
After the crash, authorities diverted traffic from the North Fork highway to Stagecoach Trail to bypass the scene of the crash. They were able to reopen the highway at 8 p.m., Farman said.
He said Tuesday that the crash remained under investigation.


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Q: SQL Reporting Aggregates and Joining Issues I am attempting to create a report for orders moving through the various actions on a weekly basis. Could you guys help me out with it?
The desired report (simple ...right):
Week Of     Action 1  Action 2  Action 3
----------  --------  --------  --------
2011-11-07  34        55        35
2011-11-14  34        55        35

And here is what I have tried so far, all of which have been miserable failures:
CREATE TABLE WorkOrderHistory
(
WorkOrderHistoryID int, --PK
WorkOrderActionID int,
DateCompleted datetime
)

CREATE TABLE WorkOrderAction
(
WorkOrderActionID int --PK
)

DECLARE
@StartDate DateTime,
@EndDate DateTime,
@SeasonID int;

SET @SeasonID = 16;
SELECT @StartDate =  '2011-09-01',
@EndDate = ISNULL((SELECT TOP 1 StartDate FROM Season WHERE SeasonID > @SeasonID), GETDATE()) -- End date will be set to the current date if no season exists beyond the current

--Method 3 Inner Joins. This fails because of my attempt to join on the WeekOf alias to the DATEADD function
SELECT DATEADD(WEEK, DATEDIFF(WEEK, '19000101', WOH.DateCompleted), '19000101') AS WeekOf,
ArtworkCapture.WOsProcessed AS ArtworkCapture
FROM WorkOrderHistory WOH (NOLOCK)
INNER JOIN WorkOrderAction WOA (NOLOCK) ON WOH.WorkOrderActionID = WOA.WorkOrderActionID
INNER JOIN (SELECT COUNT (*) AS WOsProcessed,
DATEADD(WEEK, DATEDIFF(WEEK, '19000101', WOH.DateCompleted), '19000101') AS WeekOf
FROM WorkOrderHistory WOH (NOLOCK) INNER JOIN WorkOrderAction WOA (NOLOCK) ON WOH.WorkOrderActionID = WOA.WorkOrderActionID
WHERE WOH.DateCompleted >= @StartDate AND WOH.DateCompleted < @EndDate
AND WOH.WorkOrderActionID = 1 --Artwork Capture
GROUP BY DATEADD(WEEK, DATEDIFF(WEEK, '19000101', WOH.DateCompleted), '19000101')) ArtworkCapture ON WOH.WeekOf = ArtworkCapture.WeekOf
WHERE WOH.DateCompleted >= @StartDate AND WOH.DateCompleted < @EndDate
GROUP BY DATEADD(WEEK, DATEDIFF(WEEK, '19000101', WOH.DateCompleted), '19000101')
ORDER BY DATEADD(WEEK, DATEDIFF(WEEK, '19000101', WOH.DateCompleted), '19000101')

--Method 2 Subqueries. I can not figure out how to properly form this query.
SELECT DATEADD(WEEK, DATEDIFF(WEEK, '19000101', WOH.DateCompleted), '19000101') AS WeekOf,
(SELECT COUNT (*)
FROM WorkOrderHistory WOH (NOLOCK) INNER JOIN WorkOrderAction WOA (NOLOCK) ON WOH.WorkOrderActionID = WOA.WorkOrderActionID
WHERE WOH.DateCompleted >= @StartDate AND WOH.DateCompleted < @EndDate
AND WOH.WorkOrderActionID = 1 --Artwork Capture
GROUP BY DATEADD(WEEK, DATEDIFF(WEEK, '19000101', WOH.DateCompleted), '19000101'))
AS ArtworkCapture,
(SELECT COUNT (*)
FROM WorkOrderHistory WOH (NOLOCK) INNER JOIN WorkOrderAction WOA (NOLOCK) ON WOH.WorkOrderActionID = WOA.WorkOrderActionID
WHERE WOH.DateCompleted >= @StartDate AND WOH.DateCompleted < @EndDate
AND WOH.WorkOrderActionID = 3 --Art Entry
GROUP BY DATEADD(WEEK, DATEDIFF(WEEK, '19000101', WOH.DateCompleted), '19000101'))
AS ArtEntry
FROM WorkOrderHistory WOH (NOLOCK) INNER JOIN WorkOrderAction WOA (NOLOCK) ON WOH.WorkOrderActionID = WOA.WorkOrderActionID
WHERE WOH.DateCompleted >= @StartDate AND WOH.DateCompleted < @EndDate
GROUP BY DATEADD(WEEK, DATEDIFF(WEEK, '19000101', WOH.DateCompleted), '19000101')
ORDER BY DATEADD(WEEK, DATEDIFF(WEEK, '19000101', WOH.DateCompleted), '19000101')

--This query gives me all of the data I need but it is not aggregated, so there is a record for each action per week so [2011-11-07 - 1 - 34], [2011-11-14 - 1 - 34], [2011-11-07 - 2 - 55], [2011-11-14 - 1 - 55].
SELECT DATEADD(WEEK, DATEDIFF(WEEK, '19000101', WOH.DateCompleted), '19000101') AS WeekOf,
WOA.WorkOrderActionID, COUNT (*) AS WorkOrdersProcessed
FROM WorkOrderHistory WOH (NOLOCK) INNER JOIN WorkOrderAction WOA (NOLOCK) ON WOH.WorkOrderActionID = WOA.WorkOrderActionID
WHERE WOH.DateCompleted >= @StartDate AND WOH.DateCompleted < @EndDate
GROUP BY DATEADD(WEEK, DATEDIFF(WEEK, '19000101', WOH.DateCompleted), '19000101'), WOA.WorkOrderActionID
ORDER BY DATEADD(WEEK, DATEDIFF(WEEK, '19000101', WOH.DateCompleted), '19000101'), WOA.WorkOrderActionID

A: Looks Like you want to convert rows into columns. You don't need to use sub queries use either Pivot (for SQL 2005+) or SUM/CASE.
Notes: I didn't bother with the Week Calculation since you already have that. I also added a name for WorkOrderAction, since I assume you have that rather than just an ID
Declare  @WorkOrderHistory as table
(
WorkOrderHistoryID int, --PK
WorkOrderActionID int,
DateCompleted datetime
)

declare @WorkOrderAction as TABLE
(
WorkOrderActionID int, --PK
Name varchar (50)
)

Insert into @WorkOrderAction
Values (1, 'Action1'),
      (2, 'Action2'),
       (3, 'Action3')

INSERT INTO @WorkOrderHistory
VALUES (1, 1, '2011-11-07'),
(2, 1, '2011-11-07'),
 (3, 1, '2011-11-07'),
 (4, 2, '2011-11-07'),
 (5, 3, '2011-11-07'),
 (6, 3, '2011-11-07'),
 (8, 2, '2011-11-14'),
 (9, 2, '2011-11-14'),
 (10, 2, '2011-11-14'),
 (11, 3, '2011-11-14'),
 (12, 3, '2011-11-14'),
 (13, 1, '2011-11-14')
SELECT datecompleted,
       action1,
       action2,
       action3
FROM   (SELECT woa.name,
               COUNT(woh.workorderhistoryid) AS kount,
               datecompleted
        FROM   @WorkOrderHistory woh
               INNER JOIN @workOrderAction woa
                 ON woh.workorderactionid = woa.workorderactionid
        GROUP  BY woa.name,
                  datecompleted  ) p PIVOT ( SUM(kount) FOR p.name IN (
       [Action1],
       [Action2], [Action3] ) ) AS pvt

Produces this result
datecompleted      action1 action2 action3
------------------ ------- ------- -------
2011-11-07 0:00:00 3       1       2
2011-11-14 0:00:00 1       3       2

see sample at data exchange


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ATD: Legendary Objects–The Paramel
There are a number of legendary objects floating around the League and Xaphan space, however, none are more sacred and potent as the objects known as the Noabs. The Noabs are 25 objects pertaining to or collected from the 25 departed Elders, one object for each Elder. All of the Noabs are currently in the possession of the Sisterhood of Light in their stronghold of Westron in western Vithland. Many of the great Noabs are not known to the general populace of the League.
The Paramel, by Eve Ventrue
The Paramel is an exception. It is one of the few Noabs that is well-known outside of the Sisterhood. Appearing as a brass and gold lantern hanging on a long golden chain, the Paramel is a Noab from the Elder Va. The Sisterhood of Light once interrogated prisoners with it in Twilight 4. They also carried it before them into battle, mainly against the Black Hats, who were afraid of its light. When the Elders grew sick and died, the Paramel went out of control and glowed as bright as a star in the Kanan sky for many years until the Sisters managed to bend it to their will and tame it. The Xaphans sought to claim the Paramel and the classic Battle of Ebron was fought over it, with the League being victorious and the Sisters reclaiming it.
The attributes of the Paramel are in dispute outside of the Sisterhood of Light, though it is generally acknowledged by those learned in its lore that it is very powerful and not to be trifled with.
The Paramel provides power to the Missive's Panel on the Seeker (Carol Phillips)
It is said to be quite dangerous to be in close proximity to, as it actively vetted any who came near it, and those who fail its test are killed immediately. It can cast light far into the future or the distant past. It can bridge gaps of time and space and illuminate one's fate. As a source of endless power, the Paramel has no peer. It can cast light across various realms of reality and throw aside illusions.
The Paramel has, at various times, displayed a cantankerous, wandering nature. It has escaped from the Sisterhood in the past, moving on its own like a living thing and "hid" in plain sight hanging like an ordinary lantern on Goddown Street in the city of Saga. It powered the Lighthouse of Tuk for several years and lit the Hall of Ethers in Alderveryl Convent. On those select occasions when the Paramel does escape, the Sisters relentlessly pursue it, though it sometimes takes them years to catch back up with the artifact. Any caught in possession of the Paramel are punished by the Sisters, though the Paramel itself has intervened on their behalf in the past, sparing innocent people the Sisters' wrath.
copyright 2012, Ren Garcia, Carol Phillips and Eve Ventrue
Filed in Legends ·Tags: artifact, arts, Artwork, books, Elders, Fantasy, Fiction, illustration, lantern
Carahil's Busy Morning
As the LoE Universe has expanded, Carahil has become one of my more popular characters. Smiling and affable, his pure soul and innocent spirit just tends to make people happy.
Carahil and his family, by Felipe Montecinos
I did a show in Cleveland last year. A question that kept coming up: "Do you have anything for kids?" Of course, the answer to that question was a resounding "NO!" As the rest of the day progressed I thought about it and, slowly, ideas entered my head.
A children's story?
Should such a thing exist, the clear candidate for such a story immediately presented himself: Carahil, as he is basically a big kid himself. I had written in a small sub-story in the Temple Trilogy about Carahil, that he had taken up with Mabsornath, the Cat Goddess , and that Mabs was pregnant. I decided to develop Carahil and Mabs' children, coming up with seven of them. In a sort of Lady and the Tramp, moment, all of their sons are seal-type creatures and all of their daughters are cats, except for one: Atha. I saw Atha in my head as the youngest of the group and the most chaotic. Of all of them she is the only one who prefers to appear as a goggle-wearing human child instead of in their usual animal shapes. In the novels, Atha is a seductive, rather unpredictable siren, for the children's book, she is simply an innocent, precocious kid who, unlike her brothers and sisters, isn't afraid to make use of her goddess-like power.
For the first book, Carahil's Busy Morning, Chilean artist Felipe Montecinos will be doing the drawing. It should be ready by June, 2013
copyright 2012, Ren Garcia
Filed in General Book Info ·Tags: arts, Artwork, Atha, books, Carahil, Characters, children's book
ATD: Book VII Cover Completed
It's always a great event when the cover to a new book is completed. Its like Christmas.
"Against the Druries" by Carol Phillips
It's a big milestone. Soon, the MS will be shored up and finalized, the interior art collected and inserted into the text, the book will be properly sized and lettering will be added to the cover.
Ahh, so much to do.
Book VII, Against the Druries is the epic conclusion to the Belmont Saga begun in Book VI. There's a lot of exciting things going on in the book and deciding on a subject for the cover was difficult–there was so much to choose from. In a departure from previous LoE books, we decided to go with a scene that doesn't include the main characters of the story: Paymaster Stenstrom, Lord A-Ram and Private Taara. We thought this particular scene had a lot of cool things going on and the Beta Readers developed a strong liking for the Pilgrims of Merian that are depicted. This cover also has the least amount of Nixies of all the books so far.
Look for LoE Book VII: Against the Druries January 2013
Copyright 2012, Ren Garcia and Carol Phillips
Filed in General Book Info ·Tags: Carol Phillips, illustration


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Starting Now: How Olga Rediscovered Her Passion in Retirement
posted by Savannah on Wednesday, 26 February 2020
It's never too late to start
Learning without limits. This is the Oxbridge motto, our promise to students. Why? Because we believe that there should be no barriers to education – whether it's time, age, location, access or prior knowledge, nothing stands in the way between you and learning with Oxbridge.
Meet our student, Olga!
That's why our student Olga Mylona enrolled with us in January 2019! At 61 years old, living in sunny Greece, Olga enrolled on our Complete Bookkeeping, Accounts and Payroll ICB Bundle.
Once a busy-bee, always a busy-bee
"I am a retiree. I was a flight attendant for 22 years and I spent two years as payroll staff and bookkeeper. Taking time out, I stopped working for maternity leave twice. When I retired, I felt exhausted from simply not being as busy as I was used to! I knew I wanted to go back to work and be active. Enrolling on the Oxbridge ICB Bundle was just the right move for me."
From the Philippines to Greece; from bookkeeping to flight attending
Olga's education began in the Philippines, where she was born and raised. She added, "I graduated in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Accounting at the University of the East in Manila. I was in my 3rd year of a 4-year bachelor's degree when I began working in payroll at a management firm. However, I resigned from this job to devote my whole time to my final year and finishing my CPA (Certified Public Accountant) review.
Olga enjoyed her time as a Flight Attendant
Whilst I managed to finish the review, I didn't complete the CPA National Board Examinations. I decided to leave for greener pastures and joined the last batch of recruits for Saudi Arabian Airlines as a flight attendant. This was a deviation in my career and my life. No regrets. I met my husband there. Now we have two children and I recently became a grandmother to a wonderful baby girl."
As life presented different pathways, Olga seized every opportunity and tried different careers before finding what eventually felt right. Motivated, she further explored her interest in bookkeeping working in the accounts department of a multinational shipping company in Greece, circa 1983. Yet the office experience let her down…
Olga reflected, "I worked there for just two days! Hating being stuck in an office, I went back to work as a flight attendant instead- this time for the Olympic Airways in Greece. I worked there until I retired; I never returned to bookkeeping but always had an interest in it. Life just turned out differently."
Returning to bookkeeping 37 years later
It wasn't just her career that inspired Olga to enrol with us. She felt compelled to keep her mind fresh in the modern world. She said, "I wanted to keep myself intellectually active and try to be integrated again in the workforce of today's online technology."
But why Oxbridge? Well, we caught her eye: "I'd been looking on Google for ways to go back to school. Then, an Oxbridge advertisement attracted my attention while scrolling through Facebook. All I needed was a refresh course to be able to cope in today's industry. Oxbridge offered the chance to get that from home."
I wanted to keep myself intellectually active.
Despite the long gap from bookkeeping, Olga has confidence in her abilities: "At almost 62 years old, I still believe I am capable of much more and want to follow my passion. I enjoy submerging myself in technology. Now I rely on my computer. It suits me that I do not have to be in a designated place at a definite time to execute my job.
Don't get me wrong, I would like to meet colleagues and I'm eyeing for an apprenticeship to spend time with more people. Wherever it takes me, considering my age, I'll be grateful to have the opportunity."
Distance learning in Greece
There is so much beauty to explore in Greece!
Home learning suited Olga as it gave her the added confidence to progress at her own pace. Living in a beautiful part of Greece, Olga breaks up her studying by walking along the seashore with her dog and dining out with friends.
"When I started my course, I covered at least one unit a week and submitted one assignment a week. Still, I kept this up for at least two months and then slowed down when my granddaughter was born. However, a day does not pass without me browsing relevant topics."
Being able to study with Oxbridge has completely changed Olga's retirement plans. Now, she views distance education as a blessing, something that keeps getting better: "Home learning is today's conformity to technology that keeps upgrading. It is an outreach to remote places where once unreachable. I say to everyone: grab your opportunity now."
Improving existing knowledge
The bundle we offer covers everything from accounting for VAT in a bookkeeping system to reconciliation and determining the correct about of tax deductions. Olga found the topics that improved her understanding of the latest software most helpful.
Olga insisted, "I already had a strong understanding of bookkeeping. What I needed was a better understanding of modern computer systems. My course is teaching me how to access new bookkeeping software, something I did not study back in my university days (decades ago)."
I feel confident to go back to the workforce! Studying again at my age has given me a wellbeing boost.
Module 1.7 of the ICB Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is called 'Understand the Importance of IT Systems in a Modern Bookkeeping World.' This module has a focus on computer safety and the importance of keeping a secure system. As a qualified Bookkeeper, you need to be able to protect yourself from the threat of cyber-fraud.
"I revived my basic knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting. Also, I learned how to use and understand computerized bookkeeping which is easy as A B C. Now I feel confident to go back to the workforce! Studying again at my age has given me a wellbeing boost. Of course, I look forward to passing the remaining exam so I can land a job, regardless of being a retiree."
Overcoming challenges by #StartingNow
There's nothing more rewarding than dinner out after a long day of studying!
"The most difficult or challenging part of my learning journey is my being a non-UK resident because I cannot easily attend related seminars and ICB gatherings. I believe that in the UK, I could already be working as an apprentice in the workforce. But I appreciate the opportunity to learn via Oxbridge and be connected with UK experienced ICB tutors."
One thing that many of our students have in common is curiosity. It's this curious nature that drives them to pursue more knowledge – they find a way regardless of any barriers or setbacks. Olga said herself, "continued learning is what I am passionate about. Discovering new technologies is exciting."
It's about finding that determination to achieve and acting on it. By committing to #StartingNow, you action the steps needed to reach your goals. For Olga, "Starting now means no one is too old for school. Starting now means equal opportunity, regardless of where anyone comes from or what stage in life you're at.
Your time may not be the same as my time, but we share the same determination and quest for knowledge. That's because starting now is about starting when the time is right for YOU."
One truly inspiring woman
If given the chance, home learning will make us all better.
Olga raised her two children in Greece.
When asked what her biggest achievements are, Olga said it's her two children and granddaughter. With a big heart and a passion to live life to its fullest, Olga has developed self-confidence and boldness. She avowed, "I fight for what is right, I adapt to situations and I survive, I never give up." It's this fearlessness that has led her to new career and learning opportunities all through her life. She is an inspiration for all our students.
What advice would Olga give to you? "Returning to education later in life will make you feel younger and happier. You should never feel like it's too late to learn something new."
When Olga joined Oxbridge, she embarked on a two-year bundle course which she is currently halfway through. She has performed excellently so far, having passed one of two examinations with flying colours. We are proud to share her learning journey with you, to showcase our students who are passionate about learning.
As an international student of Oxbridge, Olga gets to experience the limitless benefits of home learning. She said, "I would like to thank Oxbridge and everyone who has been instrumental in my learning for this opportunity. If given the chance, home learning will make us all better."
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At least one but probably two Blue-faced Honeyeaters in our yard in Yungaburra on the Atherton Tablelands.
The usual Helmeted Friarbirds have given way to their noisy and little cousins. While we have had the Noisy Friarbirds here during the drought a few years ago, this year is the first time I have seen Little Friarbirds and Blue-faced H'e in Yungaburra .


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Gernot Rohr has insisted he does not consider himself the saviour of Nigeria football, but instead a coach who won World Cup qualification for the country.
The Franco-German coach guided Nigeria to a sixth World Cup, after the three-time African champions failed to qualify for last two AFCONs.
"I do not know if I'm considered the saviour, but as a coach who had the chance to qualify for the World Cup and did what it took to get there," he said in an interview published by L'Equipe.
"I arrived at a time when everyone was wondering how to get out of the shadows, after two consecutive non-qualifications for the AFCON. They were really at the bottom of the hole."
Rohr again restated his fulfilment in qualifying the Super Eagles to Russia 2018.


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Blame the Victim: A Review of 'The Most Hated Woman in America'
May 4, 2017 by Guest Contributor
Blame the Victim: A Review of 'The Most Hated Woman in America' May 4, 2017 Guest Contributor
(Editor's comment: This is a very passionate account by a man who knew Madalyn Murray O'Hair as a dear friend and partner in activism. Mr. Zindler is not speaking for American Atheists but he is speaking from the heart and is expressing the tremendous amount of grief the recent Netflix film about Madalyn caused him).
A Review of The Most Hated Woman in America, a Netflix film directed by Tommy O'Haver and written by Tommy O'Haver and Irene Turner (24 March, 2017).
By Frank R. Zindler, former president of American Atheists and managing editor of American Atheist Press
I looked in vain for the label "based on a true story." After an excruciatingly painful hour and 46 minutes of watching the film, I checked the Web-site for the film and discovered the claim that it was "A true story of the much debated rise and demise of a woman, named Madalyn Murray O'Hair, who was known as the head atheist activist of America. She founded the organization, American Atheist,…" A true story? Not THE true story? One of many possible true stories? Just when did she found an organization named "American Atheist" [singular]? Her first organization was named "Other Americans," then "Society of Separationists," and much later, when I was already on the board of directors, did her organization's name legally become "American Atheists, Inc." [plural]. As William J. Murray, Jr., has noted in the media, no significant research went into the writing of this film.
As one who lived through the anxiety, worry, fear, attempts to discover what had happened to Madalyn Murray O'Hair, Jon Garth Murray, and Robin Murray-O'Hair—and then the grief and sorrow when the case was solved five years later—I am hard pressed to determine how to deal with the cloud of misrepresentation, fiction, conflation of actual events and persons, distortions, anachronisms and subtext animus that will surely be defended as "artistic license." In fact, that would be a hopeless task. Let me try to set the record straight as to the most crucial parts of the story.
For several years before the Murray-O'Hair disappearance in September of 1995, several freethought organizations and a number of free-lance enemies of Madalyn O'Hair had spread the vicious—ultimately fatal—rumor that Madalyn was the leader of a cult and that she had fleeced her sheep out of millions of dollars and had stashed it in numerous off-shore accounts to avoid IRS discovery. (During the first Bush administration, American Atheists was the subject of nearly continuous, hostile auditing by the IRS at the bidding of the president himself, who had declared that "atheists should not be considered patriots or citizens: this is one nation under God.") Clearly, David Waters had heard these rumors before he came to Austin seeking employment as a factotum, not "Office Manager." A brilliant and talented man, Waters had forged a resume that did not immediately set of any alarms in Madalyn's mind. She needed help urgently at the time, and did not do her usual due-diligence to discover Waters' prison record, served for a murder committed when he was sixteen years old.
Waters was able to do virtually anything needed at the American Atheists Center, from working on/with the printing press, the computers, general office functions, and even cleaning toilets. Madalyn quickly came to depend upon him. Then, when Madalyn, Jon, Robin, and those of us who were on the board of directors at the time had to go to San Diego to take part in what was expected to be a long trial in Federal Court, Madalyn appointed Waters temporary Office Manager to run the show in our absence. Normally, Don Sanders would have done that, but he had AIDS and was in crisis at that moment. (Don was Vice President of American Atheists, and President of American Gay Atheists. I had just conducted a memorial service for his partner Mark Francescini some months previously in Houston.)
While we all were away in San Diego, Waters set about destruction of American Atheists. First, he laid off the staff "until further notice." He pilfered the most valuable books from the Charles E. Stephens American Atheist Library & Archives, took the newly installed library catalog computer and threw it in Lake Austin so no inventories could be done to discover what had been stolen. Most importantly, he cracked the safe and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of bonds and then got into the computer accounting system. He robbed all the local bank accounts, but there was one account he couldn't touch: the American Atheists Trust Fund that we had recently reinvested in a New Zealand bank, for financial reasons I no longer can recall. Wow! There was a million dollars in that account! Confirmation of the rumors of swindling and off-shore accounts!
What Waters did not know, however, was that the million dollars in the trust fund were the result of five years' worth of highly publicized fund-raising drives. Every month, the American Atheists Insider's Newsletter had a thermometer graph showing how close to the million-mark we had come. The goal had been reached about a year before Waters came on the scene. Not knowing about the trust fund, Waters logically supposed there must be lots more such accounts, perhaps in a second set of books he had not found. (The film actually has Madalyn showing this imaginary set of books to Waters!) Since the New Zealand account required the signature of an officer of American Atheists, kidnapping and extortion would be the only way Waters could get the money.
The San Diego trial ended early, and we all returned home—"The Unholy Family" to Austin and I to Ohio. When Madalyn got back, the office was closed and empty of staff. She called "Spike" Tyson (along with Don Sanders, apparently part of the composite character "Roy Collier" in the film) to find out what had happened. He informed her that Waters had laid everyone off. Quickly, the extent of the robberies became apparent, and Madalyn found damning evidence implicating Waters, including his signature on legal documents and finger prints on beer cans. (The film depicts Madalyn as an alcoholic, despite the fact that the only time I ever witnessed her drink alcohol was her consumption of a glass of champagne at a special celebration. With her diabetes, consumption of large amounts of alcohol would have been deadly.) Madalyn went to the police to seek the arrest of Waters.
The police were not about to take the word of an Atheist against someone they supposed was a good Christian man. They refused to arrest Waters. Madalyn called me and other members of the board to ask us to send FAXes to the chief of police, the county sheriff, the city attorney, and even a judge. I and everyone else did that—to no avail. No one would lift a finger to address the damages done to an Atheist organization. (In those days, no property insurance could be purchased for the Atheist Center due to the discriminatory policies of insurance companies and the controversial reputation of Madalyn O'Hair.)
Weeks passed and then, for reasons of which I am unaware, Waters walked into the police station and confessed to the robberies. The police told him he really ought to pay back the Atheists, and he promised to do so. Then, with a kiss on the wrist, they sent him on his way. The police had declared open season on Atheists.
Madalyn published a scathing account in The Insider's Newsletter of the robberies, Waters' criminal history, and the nonfeasance of the police. Although Waters almost certainly was already assembling his gang by that time, Madalyn's article almost surely stoked his fury to the ignition point.
The rest is history that is not to be found in the film. Rather, it is history that can be found in books such as Ann Rowe Seaman's America's Most Hated Woman: The Life and Gruesome Death of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, and Bryan F. Le Beau's The Atheist: Madalyn Murray O'Hair.
As the title of this review indicates, the film sets up a false scenario where viewers might think that Madalyn (and Jon and Robin?) got her just deserts, given all her imagined swindling and embezzlement—in addition to the film's ugly caricature of her character. The film not only blames the main victim for her death, it implicitly blames the deaths of Jon and Robin on Madalyn. This is shameful. This is unutterably shameful.
(For full disclosure, I must indicate that I am not without bias. Madalyn was like a second mother to me and my wife Ann, and my daughter Catherine and Robin were friends. The Murray-O'Hairs were welcome guests in our home, and we never experienced anything less than warm and stimulating hospitality at their home on Greystone Avenue in Austin. I shall ever mourn their loss.)
Frank Zindler is the past interim President of American Atheists, a member of the American Atheists board of directors, the chief editor of American Atheists Press, and an esteemed academic and activist.
(Photo credit: American Atheists
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Exelon announces early shutdown of four Illinois reactors
US utility Exelon Generation announced today both the two-unit Byron and Dresden nuclear power plants will be retired in 2021 as "the result of market rules that favour polluting power plants over carbon-free nuclear energy." It warned that further plants are at risk of premature closure due to these unfavourable market rules.
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Exelon said the Byron plant - comprising two pressurised water reactors with capacities of 1164 MWe and 1136 MWe - will be shut in September next year, even though it is licensed to operate for another 20 years. The Dresden plant - two boiling water reactors with capacities of 894 MWe and 879 MWe - has an operating licence that is valid for another decade but will be shut in November 2021.
Exelon said it will now file a deactivation notice with regional transmission organisation PJM Interconnection and inform key stakeholders and regulatory agencies of the retirements. The utility said the notification is necessary to give PJM sufficient time to conduct an analysis confirming that retiring Byron and Dresden will not cause a shortage of generating capacity in northern Illinois during times of peak demand. In addition, the company will make official shutdown notifications to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission within 30 days. It said it will also terminate capital investment projects required for long-term operation of Dresden and Byron and scale back the refuelling outages scheduled for later this year at the plants.
The company said despite Dresden and Byron being among the most efficient and reliable units in the USA's nuclear fleet, they "face revenue shortfalls in the hundreds of millions of dollars because of declining energy prices and market rules that allow fossil fuel plants to underbid clean resources in the PJM capacity auction". It added the plants' "economic challenges are further exacerbated" by a recent ruling by the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that "undermines longstanding state clean energy programmes and gives an additional competitive advantage to polluting energy sources in the auction". Exelon said its two-unit LaSalle and Braidwood plants - both in Illinois - are also "at high risk for premature closure" due to these market rules.
"Although we know in our heads that shutting down the uneconomic Illinois plants is necessary to preserve even more jobs elsewhere, our hearts ache today for the thousands of talented women and men that have served Illinois families for more than a generation and will lose their jobs because of poorly conceived energy policies," said Exelon President and CEO Christopher Crane. "But we are only about a year away from shutdown and we need to give our people, the host communities and regulators time to prepare."
Crane said Exelon will continue discussions with policymakers on ways to prevent the closure of the two plants. "To that end, we have opened our books to policymakers and will continue to do so for any lawmaker who wishes to judge the plants' profitability," he said. "We agree with Governor Pritzker that policy reform is urgently needed to address the climate crisis and advance Illinois' clean energy economy, and we support the objectives of the Governor's recent energy principles. That's separate from today's announcement to retire these two zero-carbon nuclear plants, which was not a decision made lightly and is one that has been in the works for some time."
The Byron and Dresden plants supply 30% of Illinois' carbon-free energy and are essential to meeting the state's goal to achieve 100% clean energy, Exelon said. "While the state is currently at roughly 85% progress towards the 2025 goal, if the four economically challenged nuclear plants (Dresden, Byron, Braidwood and LaSalle) prematurely retire, Illinois will drop to only 20% of the way toward the goal," it said. "Electric sector emissions in Illinois will increase by 70%."
In a statement, Maria Korsnick, president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute, said: "Today's unfortunate announcement comes after a long fight to keep these nuclear plants online. These closures not only will prevent Illinois from meeting its clean energy goals, but ultimately will keep our nation from reaching a carbon-free future by 2050.
"Given the urgency of the climate crisis, it is unacceptable to lose more clean energy at a time when we should be expanding our sources of carbon-free energy like always-on, carbon-free nuclear power. And we should also recognise that losing these nuclear plants will lead to a loss of thousands of highly-skilled jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenues to Illinois communities."
Korsnick said it is in the USA's interest to reverse the "troubling trend" of premature closures of nuclear plants. She said policies must value the carbon-free electricity that nuclear energy provides. "That is why state legislatures and federal policymakers have reached a consensus that a clean energy future is not possible without all carbon-free technologies working together."
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