Buying a computer can be a confusing and expensive process. There are many choices -- desktop or laptop, Windows or Mac? And the terminology can also be confusing.
A desktop computer is one that sits on a table in a home or office and is not intended to be moved around. They are also slightly cheaper (depending on specifications, brand etc). Laptops are portable computers that you can easily pack into a bag and take with you wherever you go.
CPU (Central Processing Unit): The term CPU is sometimes used to refer to the case that houses the computer components, but technically the CPU is only one chip inside the computer's case (see processor).
Processor: The processor is the brains of the computer. This is where all the data processing is handled – all the data manipulation, calculations and formatting data for output. The execution of the instructions within the computer system is extremely fast and is measured in cycles of time and referred to as megahertz. Think of CPUs (and aligned circuitry) pulsing like a heart. This pulsing is expressed as GHZ. A computer with a 1.2GHZ processor is slower than the latest 3.6 GHZ processor.
The processor you choose depends on how you want to use your computer. The higher the specification, the faster the speed in executing tasks on the computer. The more powerful the processor, the better your computer performs whilst doing multiple tasks.
There is also the latest technology which is called core duo which is faster and more energy-efficient.
Software: This is the instruction manual for the computer; it decides the machine's behavioural pattern. Some software comes with the computer; you need to buy the others. You need to have at least the basic word processing and email enabling software.
Operating System: The operating system is the first essential piece of software you will require to make your PC operate and to enable programs or applications to run. The vast majority of PCs in the world run a version of Microsoft Windows, either Windows Vista (the latest version of Windows) or an earlier version, such as Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98. Apple computers run on an operating system called OSX.
ROM: ROM means "read only memory". Your computer's ROM is a chip on the motherboard that stores a permanent set of start-up instructions for your computer. The ROM is fixed at the time of manufacture. Instructions in ROM remain intact when the power is off.
RAM: RAM is the working memory a computer uses to run the operating system, applications and active data files. More RAM means the computer can run more complex programs and more programs simultaneously. When first powered up, a computer's RAM is empty. The empty space is filled with information read from a storage disk or created by work. RAM is sold in units called chips. RAM is also an important performance factor and serves as the real-time memory that makes your applications run faster and makes it possible to work with huge files.
RAM starts at about 512MB, but most models can be upgraded with extra memory. You can find some that can be upgraded all the way to 4.0GB, which comes in handy for demanding multimedia applications. You may also see RAM referred to as DDR (this means double data rate RAM).
Cache: A special type of computer memory that operates at very high speed. It is similar to RAM but is much faster. It is usually used by the CPU as a storage place for processing instructions. When the computer is shut down, any information held in the cache memory is lost.
Hard drive: Your computer's hard disk is like an audio CD that you have at home – except that your computer can read and write to it. Your computer can take data off your hard drive (to process it in the CPU or place it in RAM to work with) or it can record the results of the work it does back to the disk. Hard drive sizes vary considerably, from about 60GB (more than enough for basic computing needs) all the way up to 120GB, ideal for multimedia, home entertainment and games.
Chipset: This term is used to describe the architecture of an integrated circuit. For example, the chipset of a modem card would be very different than one of a computer's CPU. Processors themselves also have different chipsets. For example, Pentium II and Pentium III have slightly different chipsets, and the PowerPC processors have other kinds.
Optical drives: An optical drive is a drive that works with an optical disk, such as CD or DVD, as opposed to a magnetic disk. Most PCs have a CD drive, a DVD drive (which can also read CDs), or both. Some optical drives can only read data, while others can write to CDs, DVDs, or both. CD and DVD writers are commonly called burners. Some burners can write data to a CD or DVD only once, but others (rewriters) can write data, erase it, and write again. To rewrite data, you must use rewritable optical disks.
Video Card: The video card is what the monitor plugs into. Some motherboards have built-in video chips, thus not requiring a separate video card (primarily intended for basic office computers). Games are one of the most demanding applications on a home computer, and the video card is one of the decisive factors in determining the speed and resolution of play. For adequate gaming needs, you should have at least a 512 MB card, but 1 GB is preferable.
Everyone has a different reason for buying a new computer. Laptops are usually all-in-one units, but there are several components to a desktop computer, this includes the case (which contains the CPU and motherboard), the monitor, the keyboard, the mouse and any other peripherals that are required. Many computers come as bundles, that is, a pack that contains the case, monitor, keyboard etc.
In a desktop, the CPU (or the box that the house the computer) contains the processor, ROM, RAM, hard drive, optical drives and sound/ video cards that allow the computer to operate. In a laptop, this is contained under the keyboard. When buying a computer, you should consider the following for each.
The hard drive is where the computer stores all of your information. Hard drives vary considerably from 60GB, which is more than enough for basic computing, up to 120GB, which is ideal for multimedia, home entertainment and games.
This is a personal preference. Windows is by far the most popular of operating systems but Apple is known for its graphics and music capabilities.
There are two types of computer monitors -- CRT (cathode ray tube) and LCD (liquid crystal display). Both monitors have their pros and cons.
Most LCD monitors employ TFT technology. The benefit of a TFT monitor is a separate, tiny transistor for each pixel on the display. Because each transistor is so small, the amount of charge needed to control it is also small. This allows for very fast re-drawing of the display, as the image is repainted or refreshed several times per second.
Keyboards can come in a variety of shapes and sizes with different features. There are also ergonomic keyboards and mice. The wireless revolution has spread to keyboards and mice. Now you can find wireless varieties of each, often powered by rechargeable batteries. Obviously, these devices will cut down on the dreaded mess of wires that can entangle your desktop, and they also give you more freedom of movement than their wired counterparts.
Most people when buying a home computer will at some point in time want to print something -- it may be an assignment for university, photos of the family or business presentations -- and there are many different types of printers available.
When compared to other computer hardware, purchasing speakers for a computer can be a fairly easy task. Here are some things to look for when purchasing computer speakers.
For most users, a standard pair of computer speakers will suffice. If the computer is your main source of sound, or you are a heavy gamer, you may wish to have extended bass. This means that you may want to buy speakers that include a sub-woofer.
If you have a sound card that is capable of 3D sound and you are a computer gamer, you may want to consider getting a four, five or six speaker setup.
Today, a standard power cord powers most speakers; however, there are still speakers available that are powered by batteries. Ensure you get the type of powered speakers you want.
While not thought of as important by many, you may also want to consider the appearance of the speakers. How will you position the speakers on your desk and or monitor? Will the speakers fit on your desk, or will they be too big? If you have a subwoofer, will you be able to place it on the floor or behind your desk?
A webcam is a camera that connects to your computer normally via USB. It can be used for video conferencing (programs such as Microsoft Netmeeting), chat (programs such as MSN Messenger) and also with the correct software, taking photos and videos at your computer desk.
You can buy webcams specifically for that purpose, computer desktop use, or you can buy ones for portable use.
Some webcams have the ability to take still photographs at 1 megapixel, while video is at 640 x 480 DPI. Don't expect TV-quality results! These cameras are not designed for high-quality or commercial recording.
The speed with which you can send video via programs such as Microsoft Netmeeting and MSN Messenger is mainly determined by your Internet connection speed.
Flash drives are solid state memory devices that are versatile, compact, portable, and very easy to use. A flash drive works a lot like a portable hard drive: just plug the USB flash drive into your computer's USB port and drag and drop your files to the removable disk. No additional cables or adapters are required!
Look for a drive that fits your style, but more importantly, can withstand wear and tear. The most fragile part is the USB interface beneath the cap; check how this is protected. Look for any extras included with the drive, such as an extension cable, keychain, or lanyard to make the drive easier to use and carry.
Know what you will be saving or transporting. Large presentations and videos take up a lot of space, while documents and photos take up less. Flash drives are available in capacities ranging from 32MB to up to 4GB and more. Find a drive, or drives, that suit both your current and future needs as your requirements for more capacity may grow. In terms of budget, as a general rule price increases with capacity.
Find out if your computer has a USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port and find a compatible drive (USB 1.1 ports run a little slower than 2.0 ports). Most USB 2.0 drives work with USB 1.1 ports, but to reach maximum speed, use a USB 2.0 drive with a USB 2.0 port. Also, make sure that the drive is compatible with your computer's operating system (e.g. Windows 98, 2000, XP, or Macintosh), and if you need a driver to support it.
Check how the drive protects your digital content. Many drives have a write protect switch to prevent accidental erasure, much like the tabs on video tapes and floppy disks.
Find out if software is included with the drive and where it is available. Most software is available online. Accessing software online allows you to get the software you need without taking up space on your drive and helps ensure that the most recent upgrade will always be available.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both desktops and laptops. This table will help you chose the right type for your needs.


NOVA Running Club, a non-profit organization member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), is an active running club in the DC area. There are two ways to join NOVA. The fastest and easiest way is to join online using the NOVA Membership Registration Portal which utilizes PayPal for secure online payment processing. If you join online, your membership will be processed within 2-4 days.
Memberships are renewable on a rolling basis. Membership renewal will be due the same month of your original signup the previous year. The NOVA Membership Coordinator will send emails at the beginning of each month to those who need to renew. If you do not renew within that month, you will be (sadly!) removed from our newsletter distribution! Timely membership renewals are essential to maintaining fiscal stability for the club and for us to keep an accurate membership roster for our insurance and liability purposes.


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Our Story Starts With Love, as so many stories do. Two people with a tremendous love for each other and a shared dream that started with a simple cafe with a few seats. Lots of work and the loving support of family and friends saw that cafe grow via two location changes to a popular full-service restaurant named Cafe Amore which is now in its 23rd year.
The Valley Restaurant adds an additional concept to our vision of bringing a European feel to Niagara dining. Our travels to the Mediterranean have inspired many of our dishes and the Valley Restaurant pays homage to the Italian culture in particular. We hope that you will feel swept away to a simpler lifestyle by the flavors and atmosphere that the Valley Restaurant provides.
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Besides transportation TransPeltola offers also other logistics services: warehousing, forwarding, railway transportation and container terminal services in Kouvola, South-Eastern Finland.
Our daughter company Kouvola Cargo handling has 21 000 m2 of indoor storage space in Kouvola, South-Eastern Finland. The location is optimal for Russian/CIS traffic. All warehouses serve both truck and railway traffic. The warehouses are also Customs bonded and good for storing not declared goods.
We have a six hectare terminal area in Kouvola suitable also for project cargo loading. There is a rail connection, which allows efficient multi-modal transportation (truck + railway transportation).
We take care of customs clearance (export, import and transit) for truck and railway traffic. We can also assist you in special procedures, such as inward processing, outward processing and temporary admission.
Besides truck transportation, we can also provide railway transportation in Finland, Russia, CIS and China. TransPeltola provides trucking service in Finland for the regular block train between Kouvola, Finland and Xi'an, China. The route representative in Finland is our daughter company Kouvola Cargo Handling Oy.


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Cybersecurity In-Depth
BECs and EACs: What's the Difference?
Email accounts are common targets for attack. Understanding how attack types differ is critical for successful defense.
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Email can be awful. From all varieties of spam that sneak through your filters to "reply all" conversations that trap you into finding meaningful comments buried 17 layers deep in a message, email is the business scourge that not even a pandemic can erase. And it only gets worse: Email is also a vector for a variety of attacks that can open the door for theft, fraud, ransomware, and more.
According to the FBI, business email compromise (BEC) attacks were responsible for more than $26 billion in global damages between 2016 and 2019. BEC is a broad description, used by some organizations (like the FBI) to cover virtually all attacks that use a trusted email address as part of the campaign. Others, however, use BEC as a more specific term and email account compromise (EAC) to describe a different type of attack.
It's important to know the difference between the two even if you ultimately decide that one label is enough when it comes to email-based cyberattacks.
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BEC: The Narrow Definition
In the "classic" BEC, one are more techniques are used to convince an email recipient that a message is coming from a legitimate, trusted source when, in fact, it's coming from an entirely nefarious account. The now-trusted message could request the recipient do any number of things, none of which are good for an enterprise.
The key point to remember about a classic BEC is its success is based on messages pretending to be from a trusted source. The more convincing the mimicry (or naive the victim), the more successful the attack.
EAC: The Takeover
Whereas a BEC is based on messages that appear to come from a trusted source, in an EAC the messages actually do come from a trusted source. "Attackers use various tactics, such as password spray, phishing, malware, to compromise victims' email accounts, gaining access to legitimate mailboxes," Proofpoint explains.
Once an attacker has gained access to the email accounts, they can do many evil things: exfiltrate data associated with the account, change forwarding and aliasing rules to hide future campaigns, and launch fraud or theft campaigns. And all of those are before tactics like malware, spyware, and other "-ware" that promise bad things for the victim are ever brought into the picture.
One of the reasons an EAC can be so dangerous is the attacker is "inside the building." Once the account is compromised, many security mechanisms, including basics like DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance), never come into play.
BEC and EAC are related, but different, threats. Enterprise security staff should protect user email accounts from both and build systems that will identify, isolate, and remediate each as soon as a compromise is spotted.
And while all of this is undoubtedly interesting, why does it matter? The short answer is that the differences in the attack must be mirrored by differences in the way defenders protect systems against them. Defenses against BECs begin as employee exercises in professional skepticism: If an email message requests something unusual or even extraordinary in terms of information or action, make a call to back it up. EACs defense, on the other hand, begins with protecting email accounts against takeover by any method and then, since you know those protections won't always work, extending defenses against malicious external email messages to those messages that originate within the corporate walls.
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Nov 23, 2016, Fort Lauderdale – Bluvision (www.bluvision.com), today announced that their cloud-based CMS solution, Proximity5 (PX5), fully supports Android's Nearby Notifications feature. The Nearby set of capabilities, launched in June this year, allows users to receive location-specific notifications and relevant information when they are within close proximity to a beacon that supports the Nearby protocols without the need of a native app. Bluvision's PX5 is a quick and easy platform that allows enterprises to create and manage their Nearby Notifications, and Nearby campaigns.
Bluvision was also among the first beacon manufacturers to fully support Eddystone – Google's open frame beacon protocol, and is now the only provider to fully support Nearby across their hardware and PX5 CMS platform, to create and manage Nearby campaigns. The CMS platform consists of campaign modules that enable Nearby features in its entirety, including – beacon registration for Nearby services, turnkey automation of Android's Proximity beacon API, content management, campaign management, analytics to measure campaign effectiveness, beacon fleet management and integration services (real-time and REST.) The PX5 platform can manage thousands of beacons and corresponding mobile notifications, proximity events, tasks, and mobile content, enabling scalability for enterprises. This set of capabilities enables retailers, CPG companies, airports and others to quickly and easily deploy consumer engagement and proximity marketing-focused solutions quickly and easily without having to worry about app adoption rates.
Bluvision is leading the innovation in the IoT space as market leaders in sensor beacons; software driven, highly-accurate indoor and outdoor location solutions; and the pioneers of achieving cloud connectivity without the need for smartphone applications. Bluvision's advanced architecture provides enterprises scalable solutions for tracking the location, health and performance of assets and employees. For more information, visit www.bluvision.com.


When I try to enter text anywhere on my phone (text message, search, FB etc) the S, G, and B keys are all triggering actions. S saves to draft. G opens Google search, and B opens the browser. It just started doing it the other day so it has to be something I did. Can't find a setting for it anywhere to switch it back. Has anyone seen this? Thanks.


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Volume 1 of the Journals series of the Joseph Smith Papers, published in 2008.
I continued to be very impressed with the work being undertaken by the Joseph Smith Papers Project. In case you haven't had a chance to, I'd recommend that you be sure to check out the introductory material in volumes 1 and 2 of the Journals series. Here are some of the things you'll read about.
1. Concerning Joseph Smith's treasure seeking activities.
In their search for contact with the divine, the Smiths were susceptible to the folk magic still flourishing in rural America in the early nineteenth century. Harboring the perpetual hope of the poor for quick riches, Joseph Smith Sr. searched for lost treasure, often with the help of Joseph Jr. Like many of their neighbors, the family combined the use of divining rods and seer stones with conventional forms of Christian worship. In his early twenties, Joseph Jr. had to extricate himself from the local band of treasure seekers before he could focus on his calling to translate the Book of Mormon. (1:xix)
2. Concerning Joseph Smith's practice of plural marriage.
At times revelation became a burden as well as a blessing, at no time more than when plural marriage was revealed. Plural marriage was the final component of the logic of restoration. Smith had prayed for an understanding of Old Testament polygamy and was commanded to do the "works of Abraham." Although he hated adultery and was deeply loyal to his wife Emma, he believed he was to take additional wives as had the ancient patriarchs. He went about it carefully, one woman at a time, usually approaching her relatives first and going through a prescribed wedding ceremony. During his lifetime, he was married to approximately thirty women. Although conjugal relations were apparently involved, he spent little time with these women, the need for secrecy and the demands on his time keeping them apart. At first aghast at what her husband was doing, Emma eventually agreed to a few of the plural marriages but then pulled back. She oscillated between hesitant submission and outright opposition to the practice, but according to Maria Jane Johnston Woodward, who worked for a time as a servant in the Smith household, Emma told her, "The principle of plural marriage is right. . . . [I]t is from our Father in Heaven." After her husband's death, Emma refused to go west, where plural marriage would be practiced. She never admitted to her children that their father had been involved. (1:xxx-xxi)
3. Concerning Nauvoo polygamy, including polyandry.
By December 1842, the end of the first year covered in these journals, Joseph Smith had explained the doctrine of plural marriage to a few of his closest associates and was practicing it himself. Glimpses into the reasons for introducing the practice and his understanding of the doctrine behind it are provided in some of his translations and revelations. The Book of Mormon, for example, taught that monogamy was the rule but that it was permissible for one man to have multiple wives when God commanded. A revelation recorded 12 July 1843—the general outlines of which were reportedly understood much earlier—accordingly taught that Abraham, who was married to Sarah, was under no condemnation for taking Hagar as a second wife because the Lord had commanded him to do so. According to the revelation, other ancient prophets in addition to Abraham had the keys or authority from God to participate in or perform plural marriages, and those who received plural wives under the direction of these prophets stood blameless before God. The stipulation of prophetic direction meant that the practice was carefully controlled, however, and those who took plural wives on their own initiative faced serious consequences. Joseph Smith believed that this ancient authority had been conferred upon him as part of the latter-day restoration of the keys and power of the priesthood and that his authorization of plural marriages was justified before God. With these checks in place, a man might legitimately take plural wives "to multiply & replenish the earth, . . . & for thire exaltation in the eternal worlds," while plural relationships that were undertaken without Joseph Smith's direct approval were unauthorized and adulterous.
The nature of the extant sources precludes a thorough understanding of the extent to which Joseph Smith and others practiced plural marriage in Nauvoo and the nature of the relationships between the men and women in these marriages. Most of the information on the practice during this period comes either from later affidavits and reminiscences or from reports of disaffected members of the church at the time—none of which, for a variety of reasons, can be considered entirely reliable historical sources for delineating how plural marriage was understood and practiced by those involved at the time. William Clayton provides the best contemporaneous evidence that at least some plural marriages in Nauvoo during Joseph Smith's lifetime involved conjugal relations—just as they did later in Utah—and nothing in the 12 July 1843 revelation on plural marriage provides any doctrinal reason for why any authorized plural marriage could not have included such relations. At the same time, there is insufficient evidence to conclude that all Nauvoo plural marriages or sealings were consummated. Although Joseph Smith had many children with Emma, no progeny from any of his plural marriages have been identified.
Given the sensitivity of the topic, it is no surprise that clear references to plural marriage are virtually absent from Joseph Smith's Nauvoo journals. Some entries, however, may be best understood—or at least partially understood—in light of the practice, although a significant amount of ambiguity remains even after a careful examination of the context and supporting sources. For example, a revelation dated 2 December 1841 for Marinda Nancy Johnson Hyde (recorded in a 25 January 1842 entry of Smith's journal) closes by counseling her to "hearken to the counsel of my servant Joseph in all things whatsoever he shall teach unto her, and it shall be a blessing upon her and upon her children after her." Decades later, Hyde reported that this revelation had been delivered to her shortly after Joseph Smith had taught her the "doctrine of celestial marriage" and that she "followed the council of the prophet Joseph as above instructed" and continued to hope for "the fulfilment of the promises and blessings" contained in the revelation. In addition, a 1 May 1869 affidavit signed by Hyde attests that she was "married or sealed" to Joseph Smith in May 1843. Assuming Hyde's memory accurately reflects events of 1841–1843 and that the "doctrine of celestial marriage" about which she learned included plural marriage, it would be reasonable to conclude that the revelation's reference to "all things whatsoever" Smith would teach her included a marriage or sealing to the Mormon leader. But Joseph Smith could have counseled Hyde about many other issues in 1841 as well. Her husband, Orson Hyde of the Quorum of the Twelve, for example, had left on a mission to Europe and the Middle East in April 1840, leaving Hyde and her children to rely on others for much of their support until his return in December 1842.
Several later documents suggest that several women who were already married to other men were, like Marinda Hyde, married or sealed to Joseph Smith. Available evidence indicates that some of these apparent polygynous/polyandrous marriages took place during the years covered by this journal. At least three of the women reportedly involved in these marriages—Patty Bartlett Sessions, Ruth Vose Sayers, and Sylvia Porter Lyon—are mentioned in the journal, though in contexts very much removed from plural marriage. Even fewer sources are extant for these complex relationships than are available for Smith's marriages to unmarried women, and Smith's revelations are silent on them. Having surveyed the available sources, historian Richard L. Bushman concludes that these polyandrous marriages—and perhaps other plural marriages of Joseph Smith—were primarily a means of binding other families to his for the spiritual benefit and mutual salvation of all involved. (2:xxiv-xxvii)
4. Concerning the Mormon quest, beginning with Joseph Smith, to harmonize reason and revelation.
He was, moreover, no enemy of learning. An early revelation explained that "truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come," and his followers were urged to seek that kind of truth. They were to "obtain a knowledge of history, and of countries, and of kingdoms, of laws of God and man, and all this for the salvation of Zion." A revelation commanded them to open a school, where, among other things, the students studied grammar as well as theology. In that same spirit, they established a school at which the students studied Hebrew under the tutelage of a Jewish instructor. "Teach one another," they were enjoined, "words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom: seek learning even by study, and also by faith." The Nauvoo City Council moved to establish a university soon after the charter was granted. Godly knowledge, to be sure, outranked secular learning in Smith's thinking, but revelation was not set in opposition to reason. "The glory of God is intelligence," one revelation declared, "or, in other words, light and truth." Among his many superlative qualities, God was the most intelligent of all beings. Church members were told to seek knowledge as part of their salvation. "If a person gains more knowledge in this life through his diligence & obedience than another, he will have so much the advantage in the world to come." Combining a set of apparently conflicting impulses, Smith left a complex legacy for his people. His revelations sustained a literal belief in scriptural inspiration yet promoted learning and knowledge as if religion and the Enlightenment were compatible. He never wavered in his belief that God had spoken to him but made it an article of faith to let all men "worship how, where, or what they may." While reviving traditional Christian faith, he was equally a prophet of the coming age. (1:xxxiv-xxxv)
These are just some of the things that the Joseph Smith Papers are shedding further light on.
What an exciting time for those interested in Mormon history. I can't wait for additional volumes of the Joseph Smith Papers to be printed!
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Why do the critics attack Joseph Smith for "treasure hunting" when so many in that day did so. And many, many people have treasure hunted to this very day! The California gold rush comes to mind. There are reality shows about treasure seekers. There are other shows documenting people who specifically look for sunken ships that were carrying gold.
Divining rods work. I personally used a divining rod to locate water. It worked. I was a sceptic until I witnessed it and experienced it. Nothing evil or wrong about it.
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The ladies seem to have it a bit easier -their glasses come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colours, and patterns. So, if the ladies have the best picks -what do the gents get? In years past, men had two different types of frame styles; metal and thick plastic. BORING! This isn't high school. Your frames should enhance your look at a fair and reasonable price. So, how can the everyday man break the mould and choose prescription specs that make him look like an individual with style and class? It's easy and it can be done with the help of these five tips!
While looking to buy your eyeglasses online, bring your best friend with you. Seriously, make them sit next to you through the process! This is the person who will openly and honestly tell you if you look like a dork or if the glasses are hot on you- even when looking at them online.
It's great to try something new- like choosing gunmetal over black, or silver rather than gold. However, you should never deviate from your own style when it comes to glasses. If you normally wear bold, black plastic frames – stick with them or go with something similar. Changing from this will make you a VERY unhappy customer.
In the event that you want a different look, definitely shop online and save yourself some money. Online stores have virtually no overheads, so you can get a great pair of glasses for under 25 pounds – perfect if you're experimenting with your look. There are also loads of new brands around to try, from Furla to Marni to Oliver Peoples glasses.
Are you the jeans and a T-shirt guy? Perhaps you like to wear suits all the time? If you're a bit more posh – stick with specs that don't stand out. If you're the jeans and T-shirt guy but want to spice things up a bit, aim for dual-toned plastic frames, or even black frames with thinner plastic.
Nowadays there's so much choice there shouldn't really be an excuse for people to look bad, but somehow people still manage to get it wrong. Your best bet is to shop around the main high street stores and try on as many pairs as you please. If the prices don't suit your wallet you can always jump online, the prices on the web are a lot more friendly and once you've got the physical testing out the way, there should be nothing stopping you in making a cheaper online purchase.
I know, it seems simple but don't ever feel rushed to make a decision. If you're at a store, walk around with the frames on to see how they wear. Take a nod from the ladies – if you feel weird in your glasses, don't buy them but if you try them on and you instantly love them – BUY THEM!
Buying specs need not be a chore; enjoy the experience! Shop around, visit different "stores" and play around with different looks – all without leaving the comfort of your home. Glasses are the new "hot" accessory in men's fashion, so get with the times and start being an individual!


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Mobilizing Relief for Tornado-Damaged Communities
Direct Relief is coordinating assistance for communities in multiple states affected by deadly storms.
Residents of Bowling Green, Kentucky, survey damage following a tornado that struck the area on December 11, 2021. Tornadoes ripped through mutliple U.S. states over the weekend, leaving more than 70 people dead Saturday in Kentucky. (Photo by Gunnar Word/AFP)
By Tony Morain December 13, 2021 8:50 AM
Rescuers are searching for survivors after an estimated 30 tornadoes over the weekend wrought severe devastation across six states, including Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Up to 90 people are feared dead, with Kentucky alone reporting at least 80 casualties.
Officials warned that the death toll may rise as emergency responders search for survivors amid destroyed and unstable buildings.
Tens of thousands are without power, heat and water, and regional temperatures Monday night are expected to dip as low as 30 degrees.
Direct Relief connected early Saturday morning with health centers and clinics across the six tornado-damaged states.
Direct Relief supports nonprofit health centers and charitable clinics in the affected area on an ongoing basis. In the past week alone, Direct Relief delivered more than 30 shipments of requested medical aid containing 42 thousand doses of medication to healthcare facilities in Kentucky, Illinois and Arkansas.
With needs assessments and relief operations underway, Direct Relief is also coordinating efforts with several national and state groups, including primary care associations in Missouri, Illinois, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky and Indiana, The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters, or VOAD.
The organization is making its substantial inventory of critical medical resources available to them and is preparing to ship free-of-charge requested medical aid.
The most requested items from Direct Relief's inventory following tornadoes include emergency medical backpacks, personal hygiene kits, over-the-counter products and personal protective equipment.
It's also critical to ensure access to medicines for diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and other conditions, which can put patients at higher risk of a medical emergency.
Often after severe weather, medical needs develop, beyond emergency trauma from the storm. Evacuees or displaced residents may be cut off from essential medicines needed to manage chronic diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure, which can result in emergency room visits, if not managed with an uninterrupted supply of medications and care.
At the health facility level, backup power may be needed for refrigerated medicines, and hygiene kits for displaced people may also be requested.
Health needs during storm recovery and clean-up also often arise, as residents move back into damaged areas to begin work, which may prompt requests for tetanus vaccines and protective gear.
Direct Relief will share more information on its response as the situation evolves.
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Global Update: U.S. tornadoes, Super Typhoon Rai, a new Forbes ranking
Multi-State Tornado Response Continues as Essential Medications Depart
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Up to 30 tornadoes wrought severe devastation across six states, including Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee.
The organization is leveraging its global distribution infrastructure and financial resources to aid in the response, providing emergency medical resources across the U.S. and world.


Oscarine Masuluke may have lost out to Olivier Giroud for the FIFA Puskas award but he sure won admiration from one of the world's best footballers – well, the world's best footballer if the outcome of the FIFA Football Awards on Monday is anything to go by.
Real Madrid and Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo gave credit to the 24-year Baroka FC goalkeeper when asked about his preferred choice for goal of the season, saying he'd choose him over the Arsenal forward who eventually took home the award.
The relatively unknown Masuluke came second for the award which was decided via public vote, getting 27.48% of the vote ahead of former Venezuelan Women's teenage sensation Deyna Castellanos who got 20.47% total votes. The Frenchman clinched it with 36.17% of the vote.
Ronaldo himself walked away with the biggest award of the night, claiming the Ballon D'Or for the record fifth time in his career, edging out Leonel Messi and Paris Saint Germain's Neymar.


LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Kobe Bryant joined the Lakers and Paul Pierce landed with the Celtics in the late 1990s, they both learned most of what they needed to know about their franchises' histories and expectations simply by looking at the forests of fabric high above the court.
These teams only hang banners for championships, and they're usually in big groups.
Multiple titles are the only metric of success, the only validation still interesting to Bryant and Pierce. Bryant is trying to accomplish the rarest of NBA feats for the second time in his career, while Pierce's Celtics get their first chance when the NBA finals begin Thursday night at Staples Center.
``It's going to mean everything for my career, because a lot of guys have won one, and not many have won a couple,'' Pierce said Wednesday before Boston practiced at Staples Center.
Pro basketball's most successful franchises are together in the NBA finals for the second time in three years and the 12th time overall. These teams will have won 33 of the league's 64 titles when they finish a potentially fascinating series with plenty of modern subplots.
Bryant is enjoying a dynamic postseason despite hobbling through injuries during a third straight finals run by his remarkably steady Lakers, who are 8-0 at home in the playoffs and haven't even trailed in a series.
Boston's swift rise from a 50-win regular season as a No. 4 seed has been even more surprising, with Rajon Rondo making a quantum leap into stardom during what might be the last stand for Boston's Big Three of Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen.
But on the biggest scoreboard of all, the one these players claim they seldom check, it's Celtics 17, Lakers 15. Don't expect fans in either basketball-crazy city to forget that score when their team takes it all again.
And just in case the Staples Center fans didn't have enough reason to go crazy in Game 1, Pierce threw out the first volley against his own hometown.
L.A. should be fully focused on this historic matchup, however. Most players on both teams already have jewelry after Boston beat Los Angeles in six games in 2008, and the Lakers routed Orlando last season. But just one ring isn't enough now - not for the veterans who appreciate the rare opportunity to go for two.
Celtics coach Doc Rivers subtly emphasized this point all season at Boston's training complex with a blank banner hanging above their practice court, right next to the 2008 banner. Rivers claimed it was put there by the late Red Auerbach, whose coaching record for NBA titles was broken by Lakers coach Phil Jackson last year. CONTINUE READING..


I have posted a few craft ideas lately using Mod Podge - but Mod Podge isn't cheap!
Now I am going to save you even more money by telling you how to make your own!
If you use regular Elmer's Glue-All, it will be waterproof when your project is dry.
The other bonus to making your own Mod Podge there is no smell!
Simply mix 50% Elmer's glue (white glue) and 50% water in a jar. Shake well. And you are done!
NOTE: Some use less water - 2/3 glue and 1/3 water. You will have to experiment with small batches to see what works best for you.
TIP: If you use markers to make your picture, label, etc. - spray first with hairspray, let it dry then use your homemade Mod Podge.
TIP: Add 2 TBSP of varnish for a glossy finish.
TIP: If you wanted Glitter Mod Podge, just add some glitter to your homemade mixture!
Regina Greene-Pinckert posted: Thanks, now I have a use for the jar I emptied out last night at dinner time! I love upcycling!
Sounds like a good idea to use it for things like kids crafts that will end up being thrown away or whatever and not sentimental heirlooms or something hehe. My 18 month old would just eat it though!
Regina Greene-Pinckert posted: Thanks for that informative post Amber. I will definitely keep that in mind. I think I want to make my own more for my kids to do projects I know will end up in the trash before too long. But for serious projects, I will definitely buy the real stuff!


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Big V Basketball is the new name for all of the competitions previously covered under the Big V Conference or the Victorian Basketball League.
The leagues have undergone a great period of growth since the merge of WVBL and VBL in 2000, and the emergence of the Big V as a conference of the Australian Basketball Association in the same year. Since 2005 all competitions have been branded Big V.
The Big V competition provides exciting, national level basketball right here at our stadium each Winter, and provides a valuable pathway for talented and hardworking Falcons juniors to progress from junior basketball through to seniors, and then on to the big time.
The season runs from March to August, so keep a look out on the webiste, Facebook and around the stadium to find out when the next game is and get down to the stadium to see some great quality action.


How is it already February? Well, like it or not, here we are at month number two, and that means that the Susan G. Komen 3-Day® has built up some good 2015 momentum and we are full-swing into another amazing year with our Komen 3-Day family.
Here are a few 3-Day® items to make sure you have on your radar this fabulous February!
Have you seen the brand new 3-Day commercial yet? It premiered in Michigan last week, and will be rolling out to all seven 3-Day cities over the next few months. You can check it out now on the 3-Day website, or right here.
We Want to Meet You! – We don't want to wait until the second half of the year to see your beautiful faces, so come on out and see your 3-Day friends this month! Click over to our Meet Ups and More page on the 3-Day website and see the dozens of incredible in-person events that our local 3-Day coaches have lined up for you in February.
And of course, keep an eye on the 3-Day Facebook and Twitter pages, where we're posting exciting stuff every day of the year!


"God is love. Crazy, relentless, all-powerful love.
Have you ever wondered if we're missing it? It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe—the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor—loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love.
And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. Whether you've verbalized it yet or not…we all know somethings wrong.
God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn't working harder at a list of do's and don'ts—it's falling in love with God.
"He and his wife always wanted to be people who could "live generously" and just write checks to people. One day, he prayed that God would raise up wealthy people in his church that didn't care about their stuff. If that didn't happen, then Chan asked God to make his family rich so they could give their wealth away.
Little did Chan know that God would answer his prayer through his book Crazy Love, which brought in over $2 million in sales last year. He said all of the money goes to a fund that enables him to live out his dream of writing out checks.
"Our God listens to us. Our God is a living God.
not going to answer you. My God listens to me.
"His biggest failure in ministry is when during his busy periods he turns his prayer life into a to-do list for God rather than a relationship of abiding in Christ and a relationship of love.
'My guess is many of you guys struggle, so focused on the work of God that you neglect the person of God. So much pressure, so much criticism. There are periods that we forget that in the pursuit of fruit, that if we just abide in Him then fruitfulness is a guarantee,' reflected Chan.
"Are you about Him and do people see that in you?
May you continue to pursue a passionate love relationship with God!
P.S. You can purchase "Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God" by Francis Chan at Amazon.
This version of "Amazing Grace" is sung by Rhema Marvanne, a talented 7 year old Gospel singer. It is in memory of her mother Wendi Mercy Marvanne who died of cancer in November 2008.


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Lack of carriers delays grain export
A shortage of road transport causes havoc on grain exports due to flood damage to Victoria's rail network
By Ruza Zivkusic | March 9, 2011
The grain supply chain is being
urged to work more cooperatively as a shortage of road transport delays Victorian grain deliveries to other states.
GrainCorp Corporate Affairs Manager David Ginns says its customers are faced with a lack of grain transport suppliers as Victoria's damaged rail network pushes grain transportation to road carriers.
"They're having a great deal of difficulty getting road transport because of the shortage of suppliers, at a considerably higher cost than what we would normally expect to pay for haulage," Ginns says.
"They are paying higher prices and we are experiencing delays with cargo accumulation, which then affects the general competitiveness of exports.
"Trucks and trailers are not cheap and road freight providers would see what's happening at this point in time as the upside of supply and demand.
"There have been periods in the not too distant past where there has been an oversupply of road transport and freight has been hard to come by so freight providers are doing well at this point in time."
Ginns believes the problem will only increase when rice is harvested in southern NSW and the harvest of cotton and summer crops in northern NSW and Queensland approaches.
Australian Bulk Alliance General Manager Simon McNair says demand is exceeding supply with grain transportation from ABA's Melbourne grain terminal to Geelong booked out until August.
"The big issue for us is people saying they're going to deliver grain and they don't turn up on any advice," McNair says.
"We run a booking service where they book a slot to deliver their grain, we have only been busy for the last two months but it's becoming quite a common thing where trucks don't turn up.
"Everyone is fully booked until August, there's a lot of grain and demand out there and a lot of ships waiting off most ports along the east coast.
"The industry has always risen to meet the challenges put in front of it as the government has removed itself from their handling in the transport side of things and I have no doubt it will rise to it.
"It's just a matter of getting the total supply chain and several of organisations working a bit more cooperatively."


William Green (born December 17, 1979) is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons during the early 2000s. He played college football for Boston College, and received consensus All-American honors. The Cleveland Browns chose him in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft, and he played for the Browns for his entire pro career.
Green was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey. His early life was fraught with problems. His father was a heroin addict who died of AIDS when William was 13 years old. His mother died of the disease a year later after being infected by his father. After his parents' deaths, Green was separated from his four siblings.
Green attended Holy Spirit High School in Absecon, New Jersey, where he played for the Holy Spirit Spartans high school football team and received multiple high school All-American honors.
Green received an athletic scholarship to attend Boston College, and played for the Boston College Eagles football team from 1998 to 2001. In two years as a starting running back, he compiled over 2,700 yards rushing and 32 touchdowns. He was a first-team All-Big East Conference selection in 2000 and 2001, was honored as the Big East Offensive Player of the Year, and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American in 2001, after receiving first-team honors from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), The Sporting News, the Walter Camp Football Foundation, Football News and Pro Football Weekly.
In the 2002 NFL Draft, Green was a top-rated player. However, two college suspensions for marijuana use hurt his stock on draft day.
Cleveland selected him as 16th overall pick in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft. As a rookie in 2002, Green appeared in all 16 regular season games and started ten of them, gaining 887 yards and scoring six touchdowns. His 2003 season, however, was fraught with turmoil. After a good start with 559 yards, Green was arrested for drunk driving and marijuana possession. Green was also notoriously seen wearing one shoe and one sock during the arrest. The arrest led to a four-game suspension under the league's substance abuse policy. While under suspension, Green's fiancee, Asia Gray, stabbed him in the back during a domestic dispute. The league extended his suspension through the end of the 2003 season "for treatment purposes."
Green tried to get back on track in 2004, but gained only 585 yards. That year he was also ejected prior to a game with the Pittsburgh Steelers for fighting with linebacker Joey Porter. Around this time, he had disclosed that he was having a child with a woman other than his wife.
His final season in Cleveland was an injury-plagued 2005 campaign where he appeared in eight games and gained only 78 yards. The Browns placed him on injured reserve at the end of training camp in 2006 and reached an injury settlement with Green allowing them to release him.
In March 2008, it was reported that Green would attempt to play in the NFL again after two seasons out of the league. He worked out at his alma mater Boston College's Pro Day on March 19, showing up in "great shape," bench-pressing 225 pounds 25 times and posting a 42-inch vertical leap, but also ran a 4.85 forty yard dash. As of 2016, he has not returned to the league.
Prior to his 2008 NFL comeback attempt, Green became a Christian. He became a motivational speaker at corporate, church, and school events. His speeches are typically about forgiveness and overcoming struggles. In 2012, he became an ordained minister.
He is the father of eight children, seven with his wife, Asia Gray, and one from a previous relationship. All eight children live with him and his wife on a four-acre property in Berlin, New Jersey. UPDATE: His family currently resides in Montrose, Colorado.
1 2 Anwar S. Richardson, "From draft bust to ministry and motivational speaking: The redemption of William Green," Yahoo Sports (May 1, 2014). Retrieved August 1, 2014.
↑ William green player profile, National Football League Players Association. Accessed July 23, 2007. "Hometown: Atlantic City, NJ... Earned All-America honors from Super Prep, Tom Lemming, National Recruiting Advisor, RivalNet, Prep Star, Parade and Blue Chip Illustrated and was rated among Super Prep's National Top 50 (third-rated running back on the magazine's dream team), in addition to being a consensus all-state selection at Holy Spirit (Atlantic City, N.J.) High School."
↑ Robinson, Alan (2004-11-17). "Cowher wants to rein in Porter - Fight draws $10,000 fine". The Cincinnati Post (Associated Press). E. W. Scripps Company. p. B3.
1 2 "William Green Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved 14 March 2014.


Trump is unique in that he doesn't seek the favor of the Left. This is why he is double and even triple hated by the Left. Trump is not willing to be the Left's lapdog - he's not looking for that pat on the head that seems so important to those who came before him.
If you find the profusion of liberal/progressive hate signaling perplexing or unsettling, you may find some comfort in a rational and common sense explanation of how it happens as provided by this speaker.
Among the documents released by Assange he exposed the nefarious workings of the CIA which is why "they" are out to get him. Here is an expert in intelligence who describes the situation.
Judging from previous comments, I doubt many are aware of Assange's importance to a free society and the state's hatred of his revealing of their secret doings. Here's an eye opener for those who care.
Topic: shingles jab is it worth it ?
Re: shingles jab is it worth it ?
Steady on. I'm not interested in Trump's bowel movements.
For incrementally greater credibility, I suggest avoiding "toilet" humor. It is something that children generally outgrow by their teens. Consider carefully how you imitate your peers. You are very welcome for my help.
I did not think it necessary to state that that I was only referring to inappropriate U.S. government funding. The funding by the Australian government for a World Vision project is none of my business.


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«Страна Наири» — Документальный фильм армянского кинорежиссера Амо Бек-Назаряна про Армению.

Наири — ассирийское название «группы племён» на территории государства Урарту, на части которого теперь расположена Армения. Фильм посвящен 10-летию установления Советской власти в Армении. Фильм явился заметным явлением в армянском "немом" кино. В фильме использованы разнообразные средства: документальная съёмка, фрагменты из игровых картин, инсценировки с актёрами. Стремясь к образному отображению действительности, другие армянские режиссйры использовали в дальнейшем этот опыт. Считается одним из лучших армянских документальных фильмов.

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Is math a daily struggle, leaving both you and your child feeling confused and beleaguered? UnLock Math is an online program designed to take the mystery out of mathematics and give your child the tools she needs to succeed in middle school or high school. I recently had the opportunity to try out and review UnLock Pre-Algebra with my 13-year-old daughter, Mary.
UnLock Pre-Algebra is a full math curriculum delivered online through streaming video lectures and automatically graded problem sets.
To go to a unit, click on the little rocket ship to launch that unit. Units with unlocked blue locks next to them have been completed and units in progress will have an unlocked purple lock. You can access a progress report and gradebook from this screen. Parents can also access these features from the parent dashboard (a separate log-in).
Once you "launch" a unit, you'll go to a screen where you can access the next lesson or quiz.
The lesson starts with a short warm-up of about five problems that should be material the student already knows, followed by a video lecture, then a practice problem set, a review problem set (called "Stay Sharp"), and a single challenge problem. Finally, there is a printable pdf of Reference Notes that can be printed and added to a binder for future reference. If a student does not do well on a practice problem or review set, she can do a new set. This is an excellent way for a student who is struggling with a concept to go over the material again and work at it until she learns it.
Alesia Blackwood is the lecturer for UnLock Math. She's upbeat and personable. She uses an interactive whiteboard while lecturing as you see above. Lectures are short and to the point, but easy to follow. You can see some of her videos for free here.
In the gradebook (accessible from the student dashboard or from your parent account), you can see how your child did on each problem set.
Click the "Details" link by any set to see which problems were correct or incorrect and the solution for each problem.
How have we been using UnLock Pre-Algebra?
Mary has been working on this course on her own with very little input from me, but at times I have had to reteach a concept or explain a procedure that she didn't quite understand from the lecture. Still, she has been keeping pace with and even sometimes outpacing the pacing guide, having all but completed the first three units (she just needs to take the test for unit 3). Many of the beginning units were strictly review for her, which I fully expected in a pre-algebra program, so some days she has done two lessons. By her own choice. I think that's a little bit of a testimonial, because she is normally a math hater.
She has found that most lessons take her a half hour or less to complete and even the monster review she did today before tomorrow's test (50 problems) only took her 31 minutes.
Alesia's lecture style---not at all dry and boring. My daughter finds her very engaging.
Mary loves the layout—she knows exactly what to do when.
The challenge problems! Mary is not usually into hard math problems, but these have really encouraged her to stretch herself and have built her confidence.
The ability to do multiple practice sets---this is a great way to practice a concept that is giving Mary trouble!
The student can work completely independently without waiting for Mom to help.
More conceptual teaching---we found that for some topics the lecture and reference notes were very focused on the procedure and barely touched upon the "why" behind the procedure or did not touch upon it at all. I ended up re-teaching the lesson on the Distributive Property, because my daughter didn't fully understand the why behind each step she was doing and so she was misapplying the procedure. The lecture and the reference notes did not address why the distributive property is a property (why it works) at all, so we also covered that. Understanding the why is an important part of understanding math. A lot of the video time is spent on working examples. I would like to see more time spent on the concepts with possibly fewer examples. Additional examples could be added to the reference notes for students who need them.
Better readability---the colors used on the interactive whiteboard in the videos and the small, gray font used in Maple T.A. for the problem sets are hard to read due to the low contrast. Using a different angle on my monitor helped a little, but black would be better. While I can increase the size in my browser for the problem sets (I found that 150% made it much easier to read), I can't really do anything about the color. My daughter doesn't have any serious vision issues (she does wear fairly weak reading glasses), but kids with serious vision issues (like her younger brother) may struggle to read the writing on the wall. Mary found that the long review problem sets made her eyes ache. I think you can see what I'm talking about in the screenshots I've included in this review.
Shorter reviews before the tests---reading as many as 60 problems on the computer and completing them in one session is very fatiguing. It would be great if the review was a little shorter.
Shorter load times---the UnLock Math website loads beautifully and they even have a handy chat feature (Alesia and I chatted on there briefly when I had some technical difficulties and she cleared them right up for me). But the Maple T.A. platform has amazingly slow load times. Slow enough that I can click to open the gradebook, click another tab to read something else for 30 seconds, and come back to find that the gradebook still isn't loaded. All of the problem sets and the gradebook are affected by this. My daughter has had instances where she clicked the "next" button again, because the next problem wasn't loading and she thought maybe she didn't click it in the sweet spot…only to find that she had and so it skipped the next problem. The slow load times can be frustrating.
Now, there are no perfect math programs.
At least, I haven't encountered any, and I've lost track of how many we have tried. I have found programs that have been a near perfect fit for this or that child---that's the beauty of being able to select a different program for each child. Sometimes a program is a good fit overall but the font is hard to read. Sometimes a program is a good fit overall but there are too many problems. And it's common for a child to not get something and to need it explained a different way, even with programs that are heavily conceptual.
Overall, I really like the idea of UnLock Math, I just don't know if it's a good fit for my child.
I like Alesia's lectures. I like the program set-up (especially the learning path for each lesson). I like the independence it gives the student. It has a lot of positives.
Mary is doing well with it and seems to be making progress. She has a solid A average. But she also complains that there are things she doesn't quite get or that go out of her head after completing the lesson, so I'm evaluating whether a different Pre-Algebra program would be a better fit for this child. I suspect she may do better with a different program format, which is not the fault of this particular program.
A student who needs solid, procedural teaching can probably do well with this program. A student who is always asking "why" may struggle with it or need additional support from Mom and Dad. Children with vision issues may find the interface hard to read and since all the work is done online, that may be a challenge that is difficult to overcome. But if you are looking for a no-nonsense, solid program that you child can do on her own, I recommend viewing a sample lesson here so you can see for yourself if Unlock Math might fill the bill.
UnLock Pre-Algebra sells for $49/month or $299 for one year of access. There is also a 50% sibling discount. Go here for a coupon good for $50 off a year of access.
Unlock Math currently offers the following courses: UnLock Pre-Algebra, UnLock Algebra1, UnLock Algebra2, UnLock Geometry.
Disclosure: If you click on an affiliate link, I may receive a commission for referring you at no cost to you.


The 18-hole Westmoreland golf course at the Westmoreland Country Club facility in Wilmette, Illinois features 6,733 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.7 and it has a slope rating of 132. Designed by Arthur Hills, ASGCA, the Westmoreland golf course opened in 1911.


Tricia Crocker, treasurer, handed out copies of a budget-year-to-date report (attached). Tricia noted that the report does not yet reflect our gift of $10,000 to Adelphi for its meeting renovation project; the check has been sent to them, and the withdrawal is to be reflected in the next quarterly report from Friends Fiduciary Corporation We accepted the report.
We heard that the Village of Takoma Park is to end in June its agreement to act as a financial agent for Parents of Special Needs Adults.
We approved a half-page flier (attached) for distribution in the community. Arthur David Olson undertook to get copies produced. We heard a suggestion to make use of the back side of the flier in future versions, and a suggestion to post the flier in stacks to allow folks to take copies. We heard the sense that more use of graphics in a future version may draw more attention.
Tricia handed out copies of a first reading of our spiritual state of the meeting report (attached). We revised the document in preparation for its second reading next month. Arthur David undertook to prepare the document for the second reading.
Tricia, as Dance Exchange liaison, noted that they have an acting manager who has noted that we do not currently have a contract; Tricia expects negotiations on a new contract to begin once a new manager is in place.
We heard, augmented, and approved these minutes. We adjourned, to gather next on 3/24/2019 at the rise of meeting, or at the call of the presiding clerk.


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Q: Automatically moving email from Deleted Items folder to another folder My company uses a cloud Exchange system that deletes emails when they have been in the Deleted Items folder for 30 days (we use Outlook 2010 clients).  I want a script that would move all email from the Deleted Items folder to a second folder called "Trash".  I was able to find most of the following script online but it isn't working for me and I'm not sure what is missing/incorrect.  Any help is appreciated...
Sub MoveDeletedItems()
Dim oSource As Outlook.MAPIFolder
Dim oTarget As OutlookMAPIFolder
Dim oDummy As Object
Dim oToMove As Object
Dim colItems As Outlook.Items
Dim i As Long

Set oSource = Application.Session.GetDefaultFolder(olFolderDeletedItems)
Set oTarget = oSource.Folders.Folder("Trash")

Set colItems = oSource.Items

For i = colItems.Count To 1 Step -1
Set oToMove = colItems(i)
Set oDummy = oToMove.Move(oTarget)
Next
End Sub

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Here is an example with comments that can be run as a macro within outlook.
Sub MoveDeletedItems()
'setup some error checking
On Error GoTo err_rpt
Dim oSource As Outlook.MAPIFolder
Dim oTarget As Outlook.MAPIFolder
Dim oItem

'get the deleted Items folder
Set oSource = Application.Session.GetDefaultFolder(olFolderDeletedItems)
'get the folder under the Deleted Items folder called Trash
Set oTarget = oSource.Folders("Trash")
'loop through all the items in the source folder
For Each oMailItem In oSource.Items
    'move the item to the target folder
    oItem.Move oTarget
Next

err_rpt:
If Err.Number > 0 Then
    MsgBox Err.Description
End If
'release the folders
Set oTarget = Nothing
Set oSource = Nothing
End Sub

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Home » Care Providers » G. Burkhard Mackensen M.D., Ph.D., F.A.S.E.
G. Burkhard Mackensen M.D., Ph.D., F.A.S.E.
G. Burkhard Mackensen, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.S.E., is UW Medicine's chief of of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, UW's Medical Education and Research endowed professor in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and adjunct professor of Cardiology and Medicine.
Dr. Mackensen is an internationally recognized expert in cardiothoracic anesthesiology, critical care medicine and interventional echocardiography.
Dr. Mackensen earned his M.D. from the University of Hamburg, Germany and his Ph.D. from the Technical University in Munich, Germany. His clinical interests include cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesiology, critical care medicine, transesophageal echocardiography and interventional echocardiography. His research interests include clinical outcomes after cardiothoracic surgery, utility of three-dimensional echocardiography and value of three-dimensional printing of the heart and its components.


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Oxford Vaughan, from lifestyle to eye style!
A tale of British luxury and design, Oxford Vaughan Men's Sunglasses launches in the UK this month.
We all have a story and the story of Oxford Vaughan Men's Sunglasses is that of prestige and precision engineering, a unique story that reads over 50 years.
The inspiration of the design is true to the Oxford Vaughn values. Driven by classic masculine styles, build quality and opulent luxury; the range has been crafted with strong exception to detail.
It therefore stands to reason that the designs are inspired by iconic symbols of the 20th century. Proof can be found in the SpeedBird Spitfire Aviator, which is made from the impeccable, and now rare, Rolls-Royce engine that powered the illustrious World War Two RAF Spitfire. Other designs include frames exclusively built from classic cars of Le Mans, high-speed Motor Torpedo Boats, the RAF Tornado ADV Mach 2, and even Concorde.
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Our dude Funk Na Caixa who helped to introduce Rasterinha to the world now helps to shed more light on Bahia Bass with this truly epic EP.
I am really feeling all of this amazing stuff and you really need to pay it some attention, the fact that it is also free for a limited time should be all that is needed to persuade you to wake up and not to sleep on this tremendous & innovative release.
The Braza stamp continues the mission to show show the new faces of Brazilian electronic music, this time taking the focus to Rio-São Paulo. In this third installment, a visit is made to Bahia and shows the new evolution and development of Pagode Baiano, the Afros and Afoxés blocks, of Axe Music, Samba de Roda of the Reconcavo, all influenced by Bass Culture or as co-curator, Mauro TelefunkSoul of the collective Pragatecno Crokant says – Flame of Bahia Bass.
Bahia's electronic music scene, began to have more strength in 1999 and 2000 with the collective Soonoomoon, specialists in Trance Music and the Collective Pragatecno, facing the line of Club Music. Pretty soon after, when the drum'n'bass and break beat took care of EDM, Bass Music scene began to gain more body. One of the DJs who influenced the era with a mixture of Bahian culture with bass music was DJ Rascal who did a song with the African Parade and Mariene Castro attended the Cleveland Mc Wattkiss called "Made in Bahia".
Now in the 21st C, the first producer to mix the Bahian Pagode with bass culture was the Sound Peba. Then one of the first guys that did "Bahia Bass" were the duo A.MA.SSA who released several songs and created some media attention.
The Bahian Pagoda's reference is ghetto music, as it appears in the outskirts of Salvador as well as in Arrocha and also other popular rhythms. This EP brings together elements of electronic music and bass lines and fuses them to the essence of Bahian culture.
This song is an adaptation of music from the outskirts of Bahia , which has the Pagode Baiano , the Arrocha and Axé . Using these rhythms , the songs of this genre Bahia Bass is well loaded and Bahian percussion influence of factors such as the berimbau . He also has good vocals and Brazilian little influence from outside .
Check it out and learn more of this new and little known culture of Bahia , and discover a little more of Brazilian electronic music.


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