It's a good time to debunk some of the rumors about the college essay that spread like wildfire among the college-bound crowd and their families. Here are 5 college essay myths and facts to consider before getting started on your college essay.
Lately, I've found myself shutting off the water when I brush my teeth. I try to not run the dishwasher until it is completely full, either.
I got this idea from one of my college application essay students who told me about a life-altering volunteer experience while we brainstormed college essay topics. My student changed her own water consumption habits after a trip to a community without clean running water. I was moved by her story.
As a college application essay writing coach, I have the privilege of finding out how my students think and what they've learned. Our entire team feels the same way. Student stories stick with us long after they leave for college.
Senior Writing Coach Joe Kane had never heard of VEX robotics competitions until a student competed in one. Joe became so engrossed in the college application essay story he started watching the world finals competition on YouTube. "They are a blast," he said.
Over the years, we've helped countless students craft meaningful college application essays they are proud of, no matter the topic.
Year after year, Wow students get into their top choice colleges. This year was no exception. The majority of our students were admitted to their top choice schools, including the Ivies, prestigious liberal arts schools, and the best state universities.
Congratulations to the Class of 2019! You deserve to stand out and get noticed, too, with meaningful college application essays. We'd love to help!
What's your story? We cannot wait to hear it!
Our skilled college application essay writing coaches book up quickly each season. We would be happy to save a spot for you now, and you can start your essay later. With a Wow coach as a guide, you can learn how to write great application essays and become a stronger writer.
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At Wow, before we start working with our students, we tell them: Trust yourself! This is your journey, so own the process. When you are done, you will be a more confident, empowered writer, ready for college and your future.
We want to share the message with you. It does not matter where your story takes place, how large or small it is, or what you experienced. You matter. Why you did something matters. What you learned matters. How it changed or affected you matters.
Answer any college application essay prompt with a story illustrating the trait you want to share in a way that shows how you think, offers insight into your character and helps admissions teams round out your application package. You should trust your own words, style and voice.
Every year, we work with students who tell us they cannot write; they don't believe in themselves. We know better. We challenge them to follow our approach. It works. Every time. Why? With instructions, anyone can learn how to write. Think you can't write?Nonsense.
Meet David, who was one of many students who lacked the confidence to write his essay when he started the college admissions process. Applying to college was stressful; writing the essays paralyzed him. He came to Wow convinced he just couldn't write.
David had good grades in math and English, and scored well on the ACT. He spoke clearly and articulately. He had good reasons for wanting to study business in college. The boy who said he could not write was a sports reporter for his high school newspaper (and an exceptional varsity hockey player).
Like so many students feeling pressure to get into college, David's fear of writing this essay prevented him from getting the job done.
"Can you think?" we asked him.
If you can think, you can write, too.
What matters to you? Why does it matter?
We talked about what mattered to David, and why. Why did he want to go to college? What did he want admissions to know about him? What made him tick? He said everyone thought of him as a gifted hockey player. But he had another side few could see. He was kind and compassionate, with a soft spot for special needs children. That, he said, would be a nice thing for colleges to know.
We brainstormed ideas based on what David wanted colleges to know about him. David was afraid to write about hockey. "Everyone" told him not to write about sports. We explained that a college essay was not about an experience; it was about him – his insight into the experience, any experience. If David had a story about sports that demonstrated his kindness and compassion, then it might work.
In the end, David focused his essay on the moment his cousin with Down Syndrome, who regularly attended his hockey games, held up a homemade sign to cheer him on during a game. "I just wanted to score one for my cousin," David said.
David's story about his relationship with his disabled cousin turned into an insightful essay that illustrated something meaningful to David that colleges would never have known about him. He used it for two different college applications. It was his genuine story, his idea, and no one else could possibly duplicate it. He was admitted to both schools.
That night, David's mom called. She had never seen her son this excited about anything other than girls or sports. He finally believed he could write.
David listened to his writing voice, and he liked what he heard.
Trust yourself during your journey to college.
Year after year, Wow students get into their top choice colleges, including the Ivies, small liberal arts schools, and large public universities. With a Wow coach as a guide, your child can learn how to write great application essays and become a stronger writer. Reserve your coach now by purchasing 1 Complete Essay Package; that coach can be available to work on as many essays as you need.
Kim Lifton is President of Wow Writing Workshop, a strategic communication and writing services company with a team of professional writers and teachers who understand the writing process inside and out. Kim helped create the company's signature Wow Method, which has been used by students to write application essays and resumes; by business owners to create blogs, websites and other communication materials; and by English teachers to improve student writing skills. You can email Kim any time at Kim@wowwritingworkshop.com.
Last fall, during the National Association of College Admission Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Duke University Dean of Admissions Christoph Guttentag told me he would like students to answer questions, rather than write beautiful prose in a college admissions essay. He and I had been chatting about all the misinformation on the Internet, inside the schools and elsewhere about the essay when he shared this insight.
After I told him I was a journalist before starting this company, he shared that he has an ongoing disagreement with his wife (also a journalist) about the college essay. She thinks college admissions essays should resemble gorgeous prose; Guttentag just wants the students to write the essays themselves – and show some reflection.
At Wow, we talk to college admissions officers like Guttentag all the time. Whether they work at large, small, public, private or Ivy schools, admissions representatives tell us time and again they want reflective stories written by the student, in the voice of a 17-year-old student.
Colleges use essays to find out if a student is compatible with the educational environment on their campus. They want to know how a student thinks, what they've learned, how they've grown. Will they add value to the campus? Will they fit in? The essay provides admissions with additional insight to help them make admissions decision.
Your job is to write a college essay that colleges will want to read and will help you make an impression on your reader. We can teach you how!
Meanwhile, here are some more tips direct from college admissions offices throughout the U.S.
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Kim Lifton, a 2018 Top Voice in Education, LinkedIn, is President of Wow. We are a team of professional writers and teachers who understand the writing process inside and out. The Wow Method has been used by students to write application essays and resumes; by business owners to create blogs, websites and other communication materials; and by English teachers to improve student writing skills. We can even help you write a great poem or short story. If it involves words, we can help!
If you're getting ready to apply to college, chances are good you have a few questions about the rising cost of college student loans.
Do I really need a loan? What about scholarships?
Should I get a private loan or a federal loan?
When do I have to start paying my loans back?
The cost of college has risen significantly over the years, and loans can be a helpful tool to combat the rising costs of tuition at every type of schools across the country. There are a variety of student loan options available.
It can be confusing trying to understand student loans, but there are ways to sort through the muddled information. There are plenty of resources and ways to get help while you are still in high school.
First, make sure you get accurate information because student loan debt is a real thing for more than 40 million students. Trying to keep track of the various loan types, repayment options, and servicers can be overwhelming.
Your High School Guidance Counselor. Reach out to your guidance counselors with questions. Part of their job is to help you succeed when it comes to preparing for college. You school may even have a dedicated college counselor who would be a perfect source for help.
College Financial Aid Counselors. Contact the financial aid department at your target college(s). School counselors specialize in financial aid, so they should be well-versed on the subject. They may also know specifics pertaining to your specific college. Most financial aid departments have websites with a list of frequently asked questions and answers. These FAQs are a great place to look if you have any questions. You may be able to get answers without having to reach out to an individual.
Independent Online Resources. There are a host of websites and organizations that literally specialize in producing helpful guides and resources. Many of these websites can be found by simply searching a question online, offering access to a wide variety of educational resources and answers. However, keep in mind that these are third-party online sources. They may not be able to offer face-to-face, tailored information such as a counselor. Their strength in flexibility and brevity may also be a weakness in terms of providing specific and helpful answers.
Student loans can be confusing, but they don't need to be. With a little research and some initiative, you can get all your questions answered—before you get overwhelmed.
Andrew Rombach, a content associate from LendEDU , a consumer education website & resource, has been paying off his own student loans since graduating from college in 2016. He's learned plenty of helpful tips along the way!
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Are your families worried about paying for college? Are they confused about securing the best financial aid packages? They are not alone.
They make too much to qualify for aid.
They make too little to afford college at all.
No matter what their financial situation, there are plenty of opportunities to help them pay for college. Before starting the search, they need to understand how financial aid works, whether they'll qualify for any – and know where to turn for help when it gets confusing.
Managing college financial aid strategies – from scholarships to work study jobs to student loans – is challenging. But it does not need to be overwhelming for your parents and students.
How can you afford college for your child?
How can you navigate this complicated financial aid system?
And how will you make the best decisions for your family?
While no single answer is right for everyone, you'll be able to help them find an answer that is right for them. I help parents navigate the process, but I cannot give them a step-by-step manual of what to do; I would need to update that manual daily. Useful information will help them move in the right direction to secure the funding they'll need for their child's post-secondary education.
Meanwhile, encourage them to try to stay calm, and to not let fear get the best of them. You know that college is a lot of work, and it costs a lot of money. But most parents and students I know feel that a college degree is well worth the effort.
Don't wait till senior year before making financial plans. If you do, you'll be limiting your options. The more information you acquire early, the better off you will be.
I've seen parent exclude their students from the financial aid decision-making process, and then turn around and complain that their child doesn't understand anything about money. Everyone involved should know the facts behind the decisions made; it helps them understand how to be financially responsible.
Use scholarships, grants, and other awards that don't need to be paid back.
Jodi Okun, founder of College Financial Aid Advisors and a former financial aid consultant at Occidental and Pitzer colleges, has helped thousands of families successfully navigate the financial aid process, no matter what their financial situation. She is the bestselling author of Secrets of a Financial Aid Pro, and is recognized by the Huffington Post and other media outlets as a top social media influencer. She blogs, speaks to industry and parent groups, and hosts #CollegeCash Twitter chats that connect families with higher education professionals – and receive more than 10,000 impressions each week! Wow's Kim Lifton has been a frequent #CollegeCash guest.
Wow is a strategic communication company, working with students, businesses, nonprofits and individuals who want to communicate their messages effectively to any audience. The Wow Method has been used by students to write application essays and resumes; by business owners to create blogs, websites and other communication materials; and by English teachers to improve student writing skills. We can even help you write a great blog, presentation or book to market your company. If it involves words, Wow can help! For more information, email Kim Lifton at Kim@wowwritingworkshop.com or visit Wow business services.
Inside Higher Ed's Scott Jaschik reports that New York University's medical school in August stunned the world of medical education with the news that it had raised enough money to offer full-tuition scholarships to all students (more than 400 across classes) going forward.
While other medical schools have been moving to reduce tuition paid by students (and the debt many of them accrue), the NYU effort was the largest and most dramatic to date. With the tuition sticker price at NYU topping $55,000 (similar to the tuition of other top private medical schools), the question for many was whether NYU, already seen as a leading medical school with no shortage of applicants, would see significant gains in its applicant pool.
Total applications to NYU's medical school increased by 47 percent, to 8,932.
But another key factor is who is applying.
There is no telling yet what those eventually admitted to NYU will do in medicine, but there is evidence that the shift this year is significantly increasing the diversity of the applicant pool.
NYU Med saw a 102 percent increase, to 2,020, in applications from those who are a member of a group that is underrepresented in medicine (including black, Latino and Native American students). The largest percentage increase was among those who identify as African American, black, or Afro-Caribbean. Applications from this group went up 142 percent, to 1,062.
Medical schools have pushed for years to attract a more diverse student body, and have in some respects succeeded. But the biggest gains in recent years have been among Asian Americans, and black enrollments have largely been stagnant, according to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Experts on medical education have repeatedly cited the high debt that many medical students must take on. Historically, many medical schools have assumed that graduates could earn substantial sums after they start practicing. While this assumption has been criticized for years for discouraging medical graduates from working in important, nonlucrative fields (general medicine in low-income areas, for example), many experts now say debt levels are too high for just about everyone.
According to the AAMC, among those who graduated from medical school in 2017, the average debt was $181,179 for those who attended public medical schools and $190,694 for those who attended private institutions.
The New Yorker reported last year on the increasing number of African Americans who are opting to study medicine in Cuba, where they do not pay tuition.
The application numbers at NYU raise the question of whether other medical schools will follow suit.
An October survey of medical school admissions leaders by Kaplan Test Prep found widespread praise for NYU's move, but relatively few institutions saying that they would follow it. More than two-thirds (68 percent) say they have no plans to adopt a similar tuition-free policy over the next five to 10 years; 4 percent say they do plan to adopt a similar program. The rest aren't sure. The Kaplan survey did find that a majority of medical schools said that they were worried about student debt levels and were increasing financial aid. But many called the NYU plan "unrealistic" for institutions without the donor base of NYU or a few other institutions.
Of course what remains to be seen is whether NYU has a higher yield of its top applicants.
C. Michael Gibson, a professor of medicine at Harvard University, is among those who have been using social media to test the power of NYU's free tuition offer. The results may not be scientific, but they suggest NYU may have a strong yield this year.
If you are applying to medical school, you will need to write at least one personal statement. Wow can help. Click Medical School Personal Statement to learn more.
This is the time of year many high school juniors (and even sophomores!) start to get nervous about the journey to college. Seniors are either done, or at the end of the college admissions process; some have been admitted to their dream schools, while others were deferred or rejected. College talk is all the rage.
The journey to college can be overwhelming. Confusing. Distressing. But there's no need to panic. We want you and your parents to get through this process with minimal stress.
Here's our No. 1 tip to help you start preparing for this exciting journey to college: Writing a college essay is all about reflection. You need to learn how to reflect!
Despite what you might believe, writing is not the most challenging part of the essay. The tough part comes at the beginning, when we ask our students what matters to them and why. We suggest you explore how you exhibit your most significant traits or characteristics at the beginning of the journey to college. That's the first step toward reflection.
We know that most high school students spend a lot of time thinking and talking about friends, moving out of the house, figuring out life, choosing a career and deciding which college to attend. If you can take the time to reflect on your life experiences before the next admission cycle starts in late spring, you will be better prepared for the last phase of this journey to college. Colleges want to know what's important to you and why.
You are more than ready for this challenge.
At Wow, when we help our students reflect and focus up front, the rest of the process moves much more smoothly. Too many students start in the wrong place. They come to us full of ideas about topics, with little consideration of the essay's purpose.
All too often, students look for activities that might lead to stories, and they waste a lot of time talking about their experiences and their accomplishments. When they do this, they do not answer the prompt, which, no matter how it's worded, is really asking students to show some insight into those experiences or accomplishments. That's reflection.
No matter what you do, please start at the beginning of the process – a conversation with a parent, friend, favorite teacher. They know what's amazing about you; let them help you figure this out.
Everything you need to get started on your college essay!
If you can reflect, you will be ready to continue the process of discovery – and will be prepared to write those essays this spring or summer.
1. Featuring someone other than yourself. You might genuinely admire your football coach, love your dog or dream of growing up to be just like your great uncle who won a Nobel Prize, but do you think college admissions committees care about them? Nope. They want to learn more about you. You can write about your dog or your favorite relative as long as you explain how that relationship or experience helped you discover something about yourself.


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What is the Air Force Semper
What do Air Force soldiers say?
Does the Air Force have a Semper motto
What is the Air Force Creed?
Does the Air Force have a Latin motto
Is it OK to say Semper Fi
What is the Air Force version of hooah
Who can say Oorah
What are Air Force guys called
What do Air Force call each other
What do you call a girl in the Air Force
Do the Marines have a motto
What is the Navy motto
What was the motto before Semper Fi?
Did Nike change its slogan
What do they say in Air Force Hoorah
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What does the Air Force say instead of Hooah
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Who says Semper Fi
WE DO THE IMPOSSIBLE EVERY DAY. The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win – airpower anytime, anywhere.
"Semper Supra" was named after the USSF motto, which is Latin for, "Always Above." It was created to capture the esprit de corps of both current and future Guardians and intends to bring together service members by giving them a sense of pride.
Hooah /ˈhuːɑː/ is a battle cry used by members of the United States Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Space Force.
The U.S. Marine Corps motto is "Semper Fidelis" – "Always Faithful." The U.S. Coastguard's is "Semper Paratus" – "Always Ready." The U.S. Air Force motto is "Aim High Fly-Fight-Win," and one of the U.S. Navy's unofficial mottos is "Semper Fortis" – "Always Courageous."
The Airman's Creed
I am an American Airman. My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win. I am faithful to a Proud Heritage, A Tradition of Honor, And a Legacy of Valor. I am an American Airman. Guardian of Freedom and Justice, My Nation's Sword and Shield, Its Sentry and Avenger.
Motto: Tutor et Ultor (Latin for "Protector and Defender")
However, "Semper Fi" (as it's yelled, cheered, or used as a greeting) is not just a motto for the Marines – it's a way of life. The phrase is Latin for "Always Faithful" and it embodies the Marine Corps' forever commitment to both their fellow Marines and the United States.
"HUA," used almost exclusively by the U.S. Air Force, and stands for "Heard, understood, acknowledged." It is sometimes used as a chant in a spirit of camaraderie.
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Oorah is a battle cry common in the United States Marine Corps since the mid-20th century. It is comparable to hooah in the US Army and hooyah in the US Navy and US Coast Guard.
The Air Force has "airmen." The Department of the Navy has "sailors" and "Marines." The Army is filled with "soldiers." Members of the Coast Guard are referred to as "Coast Guardsmen" by the media (and "Coasties" by their brothers and sisters in arms).
In the Air Force we refer to enlisted service members as "Airmen." (We'll see shortly that this can get confusing because there are four enlisted ranks that include the title "Airman." We'll sort that out.) Enlisted Airmen are also sometimes referred to as "troops."
In the Army, all are Soldiers. In the Marine Corps, it's Marine. And in the Air Force, all service members are Airmen (male or female — an awkward problem we can fix in the space service.) We must include gender neutrality in our choice to reflect modern sensibilities.
TO EACH OTHER, TO OUR COUNTRY, AND TO THE BATTLES AHEAD.
Latin for "Always Faithful," Semper Fidelis is the motto of every Marine—an eternal and collective commitment to the success of our battles, the progress of our Nation, and the steadfast loyalty to the fellow Marines we fight alongside.
There is no official motto for the U.S. Navy. "Non sibi sed patriae" (Not self but country) is often cited as the Navy's motto, however.
There were three mottos prior to Semper Fidelis including Fortitudine (meaning "with courage") antedating the War of 1812, Per Mare, Per Terram ("by sea, by land"; presumably inherited from the British Royal Marines, who have that as a motto), and, up until 1843, there was also the Marines' Hymn motto "To the Shores of
Like "Just Do It," the new "I Can" tagline was created by Nike's Portland advertising agency, Wieden & Kennedy. The old image was stifling the agency's famed creativity, said president and creative director Dan Wieden. "The thought was just too limited," Wieden said.
"Army Strong" is the recruiting slogan that has been used for more than a decade by the United States Army.
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Navy & Coast Guard Hooyah, Air Force Hua!!
Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do. For those of us who join this proud community of Airmen, whether officer, enlisted, civilian, active, guard, or reserve, being a part of the Air Force family requires that we commit to living these values, on- and off-duty.
Air Force Special Operations Command.
Air Force Global Strike Command.
Air Combat Command.
Air Force Materiel Command.
Air Education and Training Command.
Air Mobility Command.
The Air Force has become the world's premier aerospace force. Its mission, simply put, is to defend the nation through the control and exploitation of air and space. Although obviously tasked with flying missions, most personnel work on the ground in various construction, support and technical capacities.
Members of the Unit are sometimes referred to as "Sine Pari Warriors". The name comes from the motto of US Army Special Operations Command: Sine Pari – Without Equal.
"Once a Marine, always a Marine!" (MSgt Paul Woyshner, a 40-year Marine, is credited with originating this expression during a taproom argument with a discharged Marine.) "Come on, you sons of bitches-do you want to live forever?" (Attributed to Gunnery Sergeant Daniel Daly, USMC, Belleau Wood, June 1918.)
"Veteran marine" or "former marine" can refer to anyone who has been discharged honorably from the Corps. "Retired marine" refers to those who have completed 20 or more years of service and formally retired or have been medically retired after less than 20 years service. "Sir" or "Ma'am" is appropriate out of respect.
The phrase "jarheads" is also a slang phrase used by sailors when referring to Marines. The term first appeared as early as World War II and referred to Marines' appearance wearing their dress blue uniforms. The high collar on the uniform and the Marines' head popping out of the top resembled a Mason Jar.
First Term Airmen BOP: Must have 8 months time on station and must complete 12 months time on station before PCS departure. Must have a Career Job Reservation (CJR) 4 year enlistees: 35 months – 43 months time in service.
"Semper Fidelis" ("Always Faithful") is the motto of the Corps. That Marines have lived up to this motto is proved by the fact that there has never been a mutiny, or even the thought of one, among U.S. Marines. Semper Fidelis was adopted about 1883 as the motto of the Corps.
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HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dn Review – LaserJet Pro 400 is a mono laser printer that lets you complete everyday work with ease and comfort by adding a colour LCD screen commonly found to its inkjet all-in-one, to navigate any task that is currently on run on the printer for best results.
LaserJet Pro 400 M401dn has a cover release as a flip-over paper stop located on the top edge of the printer, while on the front there is an ampoule panel that allows holding loose paper sheets. The printer also has a paper tray that can hold up to 250 standard sized sheets located at the bottom of the machine with a multifunctional tray that can curl 50 folds on it. While a 500 sheet tray of paper is available as an option, to get the capacity up to a total of 800 sheets of paper.
For the back of the printer, there is a USB socket and an Ethernet connection. To print directly from Android or iOS-based smart devices, you must use a network connection for the printer. Once registered in HP Connect, as well as downloading pre-designed templates that are used for printing directly from your touchscreen. The USB front panel sockets display the thumbnails of documents and images before printing them directly from a USB drive.


What have you been Crafting, Baking, Reading and Watching?
We had the most amazing family holiday in the USA and spent a fantastic month visiting all of the sights, ticking items off our buckets lists and enjoying making lots of beautiful memories. I had every intention of writing about each of our stops... but time just flew and before I knew it, we were back home, dealing with the unpacking (yuck) and getting back into the school / activities / everyday life routine. I'd like to think that in the not too distant future, I'll sit down and write about our holiday adventures - even if only to keep a record for myself and my family.
To get back into this blogging "thing" and to keep my little space on the WWW turning over, I thought I'd do a little Monday catch-up post. Just a little re-cap of what has been happening around here lately.
I've been enjoying crocheting as it's such a lovely portable craft. I don't know why it took me so long to catch the crochet bug, but now that it's here, I'm hooked (literally).
I bought some variegated yarn from Spotlight before we went away. They had a great sale (I think it was 40% off yarn) so I took mum with me and we went a little bit crazy buying yarn.
I'm creating granny squares - one set of squares is 5 rounds of the colour yarn and then 2 rows of charcoal border (all worked in trebles / DC) and the other set of squares it just 7 rounds of the colour yarn. When they go together, they remind of a quilt pattern. I do love the effect of the variegated yarn as each block is the same... yet different.
In other news, I bought a yarn winder on eBay. Love these yarn cakes so much, that I want to go forth and wind up all of the yarn I have into these lovely neat bundles of colourful yarn-ey goodness.
Scones... really, no other words needed.
I finished "Me Before You " by Jojo Moyes, while away on holiday. Love, love, loved this book a lot. When I was on the looooooong flight home, the film was available to watch. Crazy me knew what it was about and still thought that watching this film, in a crowded plane on a daylight flight, was a good idea. It's sad people. Tissues and ugly crying - but well worth a read.
I'm reading another book called "Miss You " by Kate Eberlen, before I tackle the next book in the series "After You ". I've searched for it on Amazon, but it's seems to be available on kindle or for pre-order. I borrowed it from my local library - from the "New Release" shelves. I'm approximately 1/2 way through it and it's almost un-put-down-able.
Oh my goodness, I was so lucky to have US Netflix for 4 weeks. I watched the newest season of "Scandal" which I must admit I didn't like as much as the first couple of seasons, but I still enjoyed it immensely.
There are so many great new shows just starting here in Australia at the moment too - Designated Survivor on Netflix is shaping up to be fantastic. I've sat down with hubby to watch the first few episodes and am completely hooked!
New episodes are released weekly, so it's something we look forward to. Do you have shows that you enjoy watching with your other half? Shows that even if they're away at work, you wait to watch with them?
What have you been Crafting, Baking, Reading and Watching lately?
Like Deb i have enjoyed following your awesome holiday Anorina,your scones look yummy ,i dont read books anymore as if its a good book i cant put it down and i would be reading till the early hours in the morning.
Your granny square blanket is beautiful! We are enjoying Designated Survivor on Netflix as well, though I was disappointed that the next episode (Ep 5) wasn't released last week. Fingers crossed that the next episode is released this week!


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Het VIIe Korps is een legerkorps van de Verenigde Staten.

Geschiedenis

Eerste Wereldoorlog
Het VIIe korps werd opgericht op 19 augustus 1918 te Remiremont, Frankrijk. Het werd in 1919 ontbonden.

Tweede Wereldoorlog
Het VIIe korps werd in Fort McClellan (Alabama) gereactiveerd op 25 november 1940. Het nam deel aan de Louisiana-manoeuvres. Eind december 1941 verhuisde het VIIe korps naar San Jose (Californië).

Op D-Day in 1944, vocht het onder het 1e Leger in Operatie Overlord op Utah Beach. Voor die operatie werden de 101e Luchtlandingsdivisie en 82e Luchtlandingsdivisie toegevoegd aan het VIIe korps.

Het VIIe korps leidde de aanval in Operatie Cobra.

Golfoorlog van 1990-1991
Nadat Saddam Hoessein in 1990 Koeweit binnenviel, werd het korps naar Saoedi-Arabië gestuurd. Zij versloegen de Iraakse Republikeinse Garde in de Slag bij Easting 73.

Militaire eenheid van de Amerikaanse landmacht in de Tweede Wereldoorlog

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Warner Brothers' 'Batgirl' movie is back in the works. Joss Whedon had originally approached WB about making a movie about this long-lasting member of the Batman family, who is also the daughter of Commissioner Gordon (played by J.K. Simmons). But after struggling for almost a year, Whedon announced in February that he had been unable to come up with a story idea. Since Whedon had been the one to get the ball rolling, there was some doubt that 'Batgirl' would ever actually get made, especially after the weak performance of other WB DC Comics movies and the fact that the 'Batman' project seems stalled in development hell.
But the project is back in the works, with Christina Hodson tackling the script. Hodson wrote the screenplay for the upcoming 'Transformers' spinoff 'Bumblebee', which is due in theaters on December 21, 2018, and stars Hailee Steinfeld and John Cena. Intriguingly, in December, Steinfeld expressed a desire to play Batgirl. Could Hodson's involvement give her a yellow-booted foot in the door?
Hodson also crafted the scripts for the thrillers 'Shut In' (2016, starring Charlize Theron, Oliver Platt and Jacob Tremblay) and 'Unforgettable' (2017, starring Rosario Dawson, Katherine Heigle and Geoff Stultz). She also contributed to the writers' rooms for a couple of notable brands including 'Transformers', which led to her job on 'Bumblebee' and Paramount's 'Ology' based on Dugald Speer's fictional encyclopedias.
The character Batgirl was created to goose sagging ratings for the 1960s 'Batman' series. Yvonne Craig played the high-kicking crime fighter who worked as a librarian in her secret identity. Alicia Silverstone played an altered version of the character in the universally reviled 1997 movie 'Batman & Robin'. Last year, Rosario Dawson voiced the character in 'The LEGO Batman Movie' and another animated version of her appears in the current hit 'Ready Player One'.
Obviously, with a writer just announced, there is no concrete plan for when this movie may actually be released, but check back for updates as they are released!


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package commands

import (
	"context"
	"fmt"
	"strings"

	"github.com/keybase/client/go/chat/globals"
	"github.com/keybase/client/go/chat/utils"
	"github.com/keybase/client/go/libkb"
	"github.com/keybase/client/go/protocol/chat1"
	"github.com/keybase/client/go/protocol/gregor1"
)

type baseCommand struct {
	globals.Contextified
	utils.DebugLabeler
	name        string
	aliases     []string
	usage       string
	description string
	hasHelpText bool
}

func newBaseCommand(g *globals.Context, name, usage, desc string, hasHelpText bool, aliases ...string) *baseCommand {
	return &baseCommand{
		Contextified: globals.NewContextified(g),
		DebugLabeler: utils.NewDebugLabeler(g.ExternalG(), fmt.Sprintf("Commands.%s", name), false),
		name:         name,
		usage:        usage,
		aliases:      aliases,
		description:  desc,
		hasHelpText:  hasHelpText,
	}
}

func (b *baseCommand) tokenize(text string, minArgs int) (toks []string, err error) {
	toks = strings.Split(strings.TrimRight(text, " "), " ")
	if len(toks) < minArgs {
		return toks, ErrInvalidArguments
	}
	return toks, nil
}

func (b *baseCommand) commandAndMessage(text string) (cmd string, msg string, err error) {
	toks, err := b.tokenize(text, 1)
	if err != nil {
		return "", "", err
	}
	if len(toks) == 1 {
		return toks[0], "", nil
	}
	return toks[0], strings.Join(toks[1:], " "), nil
}

func (b *baseCommand) getChatUI() libkb.ChatUI {
	ui, err := b.G().UIRouter.GetChatUI()
	if err != nil || ui == nil {
		b.Debug(context.Background(), "getChatUI: no chat UI found: err: %s", err)
		return utils.NullChatUI{}
	}
	return ui
}

func (b *baseCommand) Match(ctx context.Context, text string) bool {
	if !strings.HasPrefix(text, "/") {
		return false
	}
	cands := b.aliases
	cands = append(cands, b.name)
	for _, c := range cands {
		if strings.HasPrefix(text, fmt.Sprintf("/%s", c)) {
			return true
		}
	}
	return false
}

func (b *baseCommand) Name() string {
	return b.name
}

func (b *baseCommand) Usage() string {
	return b.usage
}

func (b *baseCommand) Description() string {
	return b.description
}

func (b *baseCommand) HasHelpText() bool {
	return b.hasHelpText
}

func (b *baseCommand) Preview(ctx context.Context, uid gregor1.UID, convID chat1.ConversationID,
	tlfName, text string) {
}

func (b *baseCommand) Export() chat1.ConversationCommand {
	return chat1.ConversationCommand{
		Name:        b.Name(),
		Usage:       b.Usage(),
		Description: b.Description(),
		HasHelpText: b.HasHelpText(),
	}
}


MENGO – The Federation of Uganda Football Association has on Tuesday, 08-01-2018, released dates for the Uganda Cup Round of 32 matches.
The round will kick-off with three games on Friday including the all StarTimes Uganda Premier League clash between Kirinya JSS and Onduparaka FC at the Mighty Arena.
The other two games that will take place this Friday include Synergy's visit to Namboole to face URA FC and Kyetume's home clash with St. Stephen at the Nakisunga Ssaza Play-Grounds.
There will be no action on Saturday. On Sunday, Bright Stars will be away to Bumate United at the Christ High School Play-Ground.
Last year's finalist, Vipers SC will play their home game against Kansai Plascon next Tuesday while dfending champions KCCA travel away to Tooro United on the 22nd of this month.


You might want to think twice before busting out your selfie stick in Russia: The interior ministry on Tuesday kicked off a public safety campaign, warning of the dangers associated with taking selfies in risky areas–say, in front of oncoming traffic or near live electrical wires.
This may sound like common sense, but more than 100 people have been injured while taking selfies in Russia in 2015 alone–and dozens have died, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reports. In May, a Russian woman shot herself in the head by accident when she tried to take a selfie with a loaded gun.
The interior ministry has also released a video that outlines risky behavior and, according to The Verge, will be enforcing selfie safety education in schools to help curb the number of incidents.
"Before taking a selfie, everyone should think about the fact that racing after a high number of 'likes' could lead someone on a journey to death and his last extreme photo could turn out to be posthumous," Yelena Alexeyeva, an aide to the interior minister, told AFP.


IIM Indore won the Association of MBAs (AMBA) Business Excellence Award 2019 in the category of Business School Impact on Community and Society on February 1, 2019. In a ceremony held in London, Professor Rohit Kapoor received the award on behalf of IIM Indore. IIM Indore has received this award for its Rural Immersion Programme, a unique initiative that helps students understand the problems faced by the rural areas and then help solve them.
AMBA had launched this award with an objective to honor AMBA-accredited Business Schools that share AMBA's commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and are passionate about making a difference.


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Buckley embarked on this trip to come to grips with Tibetan ways. His travels took him throughout the Tibetan Plateau, including Ladakh and Bhutan. He met questionable new agers, dissident monks and the Dalai Lama, and encountered giant phalluses and stuffed kangeroos.


Two projects by Iowa State University College of Design students have been named to ArchDaily's list of "The Best Student Design-Build Projects Worldwide 2016." The online publication chose "TwoXTwo," a project by nearly 80 second-year architecture students, and "Flux Pavilion" for the 80/35 Music Festival, by 16 undergraduate and graduate architecture, industrial design and interior design students, among 36 top student-built projects from 20 countries.
Architects at OPN guided the Fabrications Potentials Studio at Iowa State University's School of Design on a semester- long endeavor to conceptualize, design and fabricate an interactive, pop-up pavilion to be used at the 80/35 Music Festival in Des Moines in July.
Fabricating Potentials Studio is a design build studio offered to fourth and fifth year design students at Iowa State. Using plywood, Tyvek, LED lighting, the pavilion provides areas for seating as well as visitor interaction by way of hallways and motion censored projection mapping. The team chronicled their process on a blog.
The pavilion will debut at the 80/35 Festival on July 8 and 9 in the heart of downtown Des Moines at Western Gateway Park. In it's ninth year, the festival has grown to three stages and more than 40 acts. Organized by the non-profit Des Moines Music Coalition, 80/35 was founded in 2008 with the vision to spark growth in the city's live music economy — to think outside the box to further enhance a creative, vibrant culture.
According to Iowa State News Services, Flux Pavilion will be located across 13th Street near Proof restaurant, in the festival's free public area outside the paid gates. Whether passing through the pavilion or walking around it, festivalgoers will be greeted by an array of hundreds of tiny lights. With each step taken, the lights mimic each visitor's movement. When the surrounding music changes tempo, the lights join in rhythm.
An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 8. Doyle and the students who designed Flux Pavilion will be on site to greet visitors and answer questions.
After the festival, the pavilion modules will be donated as part of a kit including instruction manuals to central Iowa high schools for use as teaching tools in technology classes.
For more information about the design process, go to the Iowa State News Services website.


Editor's note: An earlier version of this story contained outdated information on when the system can predict impending exhaust valve failures.
In a development that could improve the safety and reliability of piston aircraft engines, Savvy Analysis founder Mike Busch has developed an automated warning system for impending exhaust valve failures.
The company's new computer program scans data from electronic engine monitors and spots the signs of valve failures before they happen. Exhaust valve failures are one of the leading causes for potentially catastrophic power losses in piston aircraft engines.
Savvy "Pro" customers pay $129 a year to have their engine data analyzed will get it reviewed by the new Failing Exhaust Valve Analytics (FEVA) program. In cases where FEVA indicates trouble, Savvy customers will have their engines undergo a minimally invasive borescope inspection to gather more details.
A borescope inspection involves removing a spark plug and inserting a miniature camera into the cylinder to examine exhaust valves for unusual wear. Borescope inspections are becoming increasingly common as new technology has reduced the price of borescopes and improved the quality of the images they produce.
Savvy Analysis has collected an unprecedented amount of engine data through computerized examination of more than 600,000 general aviation flights, and its pool of information is growing rapidly. The company is planning other products based on the safety trends it identifies through ongoing data collection and rigorous analysis. More information is available online.


Being able to effectively analyze the S.M.A.R.T. data on a hard disk drive (HDD) enables you to quickly identify problems that can aid you in recovering all of the data from it before it becomes irretrievable or requires significant expense to retrieve.
The vast majority of hardware repairs that I do for clients involve problems with hard disk drives. If the computer's BIOS sees the drive okay and it is not making any unusual sounds, the first thing I do is examine the S.M.A.R.T. data on the drive.
S.M.A.R.T. stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology and is the hard drive's record of its internal diagnostic monitoring and usage statistics packaged for being accessed externally. The primary purpose of S.M.A.R.T. is to alert us to an impending failure of the drive while there is still time to save the data. When a hard drive reports that the S.M.A.R.T. health is FAILED you must get the important data off of it immediately and not use the drive anymore.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS AND DIFFERENT DRIVE MODELS CAN STORE AND DISPLAY DIFFERENT SUBSETS OF S.M.A.R.T. DATA AND CALCULATE VALUES AND TOLERANCES DIFFERENTLY.
S.M.A.R.T. data is best used as a general guide. For specifics, the hard drive's technical documentation must be consulted. Sometimes that information is difficult to come by and can be proprietary. For example, the formulas for how some manufacturers calculate normalized values for attributes can be very difficult to find.
Can help determine if the problem is physical damage or just logical damage.
With logical damage, the drive can be trusted and continue to be used after being repaired.
With physical damage, you want to get any important data off of the drive and replace it.
Helps you choose the best method for recovering all of the data from the drive.
Prevents you from accidentally doing things that may make matters worse.
The drive should not be making strange clicking or beeping noises. That means that there is definitely physical damage and it should be sent to a facility with the proper tools and environment to repair/recover it.
The drive needs to be accessible by the computer's BIOS during POST (responds to the ATA command IDENTFY_DEVICE).
In the case of external drives connected via USB they need to be detected by the computer's Plug and Play software (responds to the ATA command IDENTFY_DEVICE).
that requires repair with specialized tools in a controlled environment.
LiveCD or boot CD is fine.
Does the drive make noises that it did not make before?
proper tools and equipment to recover the data.
Does S.M.A.R.T. show any errors or bad attribute values?
See section 1.2 below for details on checking S.M.A.R.T.
attributes with ID#s 1, 5 and 197.
Does it pass the S.M.A.R.T. Short Self-Test?
See section 1.3 below for details on how to run the S.M.A.R.T.
failing drive) and attempt recovery of data from the image.
donate to the people who created it.
and boot the computer with it.
test. This drive has errors but not bad enough ones for it to fail S.M.A.R.T.
The Attributes tab gives a quick grid view of the S.M.A.R.T.
periodically saves the S.M.A.R.T. data.
perform any of the S.M.A.R.T. self-tests available for that hard drive.
Let's look at our report.
considerations for interpreting the S.M.A.R.T. data for that drive.
details of the S.M.A.R.T. capabilities that this drive has.
data collection: 		( 5400) seconds.
drive's values for attribute with ID# 1.
in its native hexadecimal format.
combination of these and others.
and then decreases as it gets worse (now 192 for this attribute).
be considered to be failing and warnings will be sent to backup and replace it.
Flag value but not as detailed.
attributes with problems that cause a recoverable disappearance of drives.
replaced after the data is retrieved from it.
bad sectors is when an attempt is made to write to them and is unsuccessful.
lifetime hours and the report we ran was at 10887 power-on lifetime hours according to the value of attribute 09.
So the error occurred within the last hour of it being powered on and is recent.
execute the available tests on the PERFORM TESTS tab.
on the drive has been recovered and backed up elsewhere.
recovery but the drive was no longer trustworthy for continued use.
Excellent read, James. I never understood all those numbers in the attributes before.
Great article! Thanks so much for the info! I do have a question though. My father in-law has a drive that has failed the SMART test that came with the system (DELL if that helps). I booted off a Ubuntu live CD to see about backing up his data however, the Linux OS tells me that it cannot mount said drive as the NTFS was incorrectly closed last time. The OS on the suspect drive (Win7 32), comes up with an unmountable drive error. After reading the ddrescue article I suspect this drive may be simply KIA as even that states that one must mount said drive from within ddrescue. Would you have any pointers or advice in this satiation? I'd hate to tell Dad that he has no choice other than to sink lots of cash into an actual physical recovery center.
What were the errors on the error log tab and were any attributes red on the attributes tab when you ran through the instructions in this blog post?
i have wd my passport and it says smart status unsupported.what does it means?are there any other test for it or what?
to ROOQASH : external drives connected via USB most often don't allow SMART data to be accessed — you would have to remove it from its external case and connect it directly to a sata or esata port to be able to access the smart data.
Sometimes it depends on the order in which the drive is connected.
Try starting the computer with the drive plugged in or starting the computer first and then plugging the drive in.
One of those almost always works at our shop for accessing the SMART data.
Newer Passports can be difficult to remove from the enclosure and install internally. Some may even use the proprietary WD encryption that works with a chip in the enclosure which can make data recovery very difficult if it is removed.
Thank you for this good article, even though it didn't help me much translate a normalized value (175) into a raw value for attribute 193, which is of special concern on laptops.


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James Brown's original soundtracks for 'Black Caesar' & 'Slaughter's Big Rip-Off' reissued on vinyl
JAMES BROWN'S 1973 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUMS FOR
BLAXPLOITATION FILM CLASSICS 'BLACK CAESAR' AND '...
James Brown's 'Say It Live and Loud: Live in Dallas 08.26.68' expanded for 50th anniversary vinyl debut
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'Mr. Dynamite: The Rise Of James Brown' To Be Released On DVD And Blu-ray
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Get On Up DVD Delivers the Soulful Story of James Brown
The story of the legendary artist James Brown — the Godfather of Soul— comes to life in The Help's director Tate Taylor's new film Get On Up. The film gives a look into Brown's...
Harlem Street Renamed in Honor of James Brown
The late "Hardest Working Man in Show Business," received a special honor Saturday.
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James Brown's Band 'Get On Up' for Hollywood Bowl Tribute Concert
To promote the James Brown biopic that opened Aug. 1, Get on Up, executive producer Peter Afterman called jazz bassist and big-time Godfather of Soul fan Christian McBride to ask if he...
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Gillian Martin MSP wants share of Transition Training Fund for North East workers
Gillian Martin MSP, Politics
Aberdeenshire East MSP Gillian Martin wants a share of Transition Training Fund to be available for North East workers
Gillian Martin, MSP for Aberdeenshire East, has urged the Scottish Government to consider allocating some of the £100m training and employment support announced on Thursday to be used to help North East workers.
Kate Forbes MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, today announced that the Scottish Government would make the sum available this year for targeted employment support and training.
Fiona Hyslop MSP – Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture – will set out details of how the £100m will be used to Parliament soon.
Ms Martin has been campaigning for the Scottish Government to introduce a scheme similar to the Transition Training Fund to help the North East handle the challenges of a low oil price, the possibility of no-deal Brexit and the impact of the covid-19 pandemic.
The £12m TTF helped over 4000 workers to retrain following the 2016 oil crash, and the Aberdeenshire East MSP thinks it's time for something similar.
Following Ms Forbes' announcement, Ms Martin has written to Ms Hyslop requesting that a portion of the £100m pot be used to form a fund to aid workers to transition into the renewables and low carbon energy sectors.
Commenting, Gillian Martin MSP for Aberdeenshire East said
Kate Forbes' announcement of £100m for targeted employment support and training is hugely welcome at a time of worrying uncertainty for the region.
Some of that money should be targeted at the North East, and I hope my colleagues in Government give a transition training fund serious consideration.
The City and Shire face a triple threat at the moment. We have a low oil price, we have a Tory government getting ever closer to the cliff edge of no trade deal with the EU, and we have this covid-19 pandemic that has caused a massive recession and that we must do everything we can to contain.
A fund to enable our workforce to channel their skills into a sustainable future could give people a route to a prosperous, secure future.
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As the Senior Vice President of Customer Success, Tamsyn leads Bullhorn's Services and Customer Success teams. She is responsible for the successful delivery of all products and services globally and is committed to creating and maintaining incredible long-term customer experiences in the Candidate to Cash process. Tamsyn has been delivering implementations for over 25 years with companies such as SAP, Ariba, Zuora and Apttus: specializing in HR, Payroll, Procurement and Quote To Cash capability. She trained as a software engineer after studying Maths, Statistics, and Computing in England.
Art Papas
Art Papas is the Founder and CEO of Bullhorn, Inc, the global leader in software for the staffing & recruitment industry. Art was the original architect of Bullhorn's flagship Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, which now helps more than 8,000 companies around the world run their businesses. Art is the Chairman of the Board at Career Collaborative, an organization that teaches unemployed and underemployed adults how to build careers that change lives and strengthen families. In 2014, Ernst & Young named Art an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner in New England. Prior to starting Bullhorn, Art started his career as a software engineer at Thomson Reuters. Art is a graduate of Tufts University, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics.
Matt Fischer
President and Chief Technology Officer
As President and CTO, Matt leads Bullhorn's architectural, technical, and software design and development efforts. He also directs the product management team's work defining product strategy, and global customer support and success. Since joining Bullhorn in 2004, Matt has held a variety of leadership positions managing the growth of various technical and services teams, including Vice President of Professional Services. Prior to Bullhorn, Matt worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers, specializing in systems process assurance for such companies as Fidelity and State Street Global Advisors. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Boston University's School of Management.
Mike Restivo
As Bullhorn's Chief Revenue Officer, Mike drives the company's global revenue growth. Mike was one of the first 15 team members of Bullhorn Inc. in Boston and relocated to London in 2010 to start up the International team. In his 6 years in London, Mike drove regional expansion into the Netherlands, Germany, Singapore, and Australia. He has supplied cloud-based solutions to recruitment consultancies in over 50 different countries worldwide for the past 10 years. Mike was born and raised in the Boston-area where he grew up an avid sport fan. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Babson College.
Kristin Machacek Leary
Kristin oversees Bullhorn's human resources function in her role as Chief People Officer. Kristin joined Bullhorn in 2020 and is responsible for helping Bullhorn scale to the next level, build leadership capacity, and accelerate growth in global markets. Kristin brings to the role over 20 years of experience leading high-potential companies through breakthrough growth and brings a depth of knowledge in organizational design, scalable processes, and flexible systems culled from some of the most successful global companies in the world. Leary joins Bullhorn from Hitachi Vantara, where she served as Chief Human Resources Officer, and before that she worked as Chief Human Resources Officer at Forcepoint, a private equity-backed company with 3,000 employees operating in more than 45 countries. She has also worked at high-growth enterprise technology companies like Alphatec Spine, Boston Scientific, and Hewlett-Packard.