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Other companies explore ways they can use chatbots internally, for example for Customer Support, Human Resources, or even in Internet-of-Things (IoT) projects. Overstock.com, for one, has reportedly launched a chatbot named Mila to automate certain simple yet time-consuming processes when requesting for a sick leave.[31] Other large companies such as Lloyds Banking Group, Royal Bank of Scotland, Renault and Citroën are now using automated online assistants instead of call centres with humans to provide a first point of contact. A SaaS chatbot business ecosystem has been steadily growing since the F8 Conference when Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg unveiled that Messenger would allow chatbots into the app.[32] In large companies, like in hospitals and aviation organizations, IT architects are designing reference architectures for Intelligent Chatbots that are used to unlock and share knowledge and experience in the organization more efficiently, and reduce the errors in answers from expert service desks significantly.[33] These Intelligent Chatbots make use of all kinds of artificial intelligence like image moderation and natural language understanding (NLU), natural language generation (NLG), machine learning and deep learning.
[In] artificial intelligence ... machines are made to behave in wondrous ways, often sufficient to dazzle even the most experienced observer. But once a particular program is unmasked, once its inner workings are explained ... its magic crumbles away; it stands revealed as a mere collection of procedures ... The observer says to himself "I could have written that". With that thought he moves the program in question from the shelf marked "intelligent", to that reserved for curios ... The object of this paper is to cause just such a re-evaluation of the program about to be "explained". Few programs ever needed it more.[8]
Jabberwacky learns new responses and context based on real-time user interactions, rather than being driven from a static database. Some more recent chatbots also combine real-time learning with evolutionary algorithms that optimise their ability to communicate based on each conversation held. Still, there is currently no general purpose conversational artificial intelligence, and some software developers focus on the practical aspect, information retrieval.
Utility bots solve a user's problem, whatever that may be, via a user-prompted transaction. The most obvious example is a shopping bot, such as one that helps you order flowers or buy a new jacket. According to a recent HubSpot Research study, 47% of shoppers are open to buying items from a bot. But utility bots are not limited to making purchases. A utility bot could automatically book meetings by scanning your emails or notify you of the payment subscriptions you forgot you were signed up for.
Beyond users, bots must also please the messaging apps themselves. Take Facebook Messenger. Executives have confirmed that advertisements within Discover — their hub for finding new bots to engage with — will be the main way Messenger monetizes its 1.3 billion monthly active users. If standing out among the 100,000 other bots on the platform wasn't difficult enough, we can assume Messenger will only feature bots that don't detract people from the platform.
There are some 'free' article spinners out there that require you to enter your text with properly formatted 'spintax' in order to create the end result. But how you need a totally separate tool to create this machine formatted text, so how is this really useful to you? Spinbot does all thinking for you, from taking in the context of every phrase to creating additional textual content that is as readable and meaningful as the text you originally entered.
The word bot, in Internet sense, is a short form of robot and originates from XX century. The modern use of the word bot has curious affinities with earlier uses, e.g. "parasitical worm or maggot" (1520s), of unknown origin; and Australian-New Zealand slang "worthless, troublesome person" (World War I -era). The method of minting new slang by clipping the heads off respectable words does not seem to be old or widespread in English. Examples: za from pizza, zels from pretzels, rents from parents, are American English student or teen slang and seem to date back no further than late 1960s.[3]
This chatbot aims to make medical diagnoses faster, easier, and more transparent for both patients and physicians – think of it like an intelligent version of WebMD that you can talk to. MedWhat is powered by a sophisticated machine learning system that offers increasingly accurate responses to user questions based on behaviors that it "learns" by interacting with human beings.
In one particularly striking example of how this rather limited bot has made a major impact, U-Report sent a poll to users in Liberia about whether teachers were coercing students into sex in exchange for better grades. Approximately 86% of the 13,000 Liberian children U-Report polled responded that their teachers were engaged in this despicable practice, which resulted in a collaborative project between UNICEF and Liberia's Minister of Education to put an end to it.
One pertinent field of AI research is natural language processing. Usually, weak AI fields employ specialized software or programming languages created specifically for the narrow function required. For example, A.L.I.C.E. uses a markup language called AIML, which is specific to its function as a conversational agent, and has since been adopted by various other developers of, so called, Alicebots. Nevertheless, A.L.I.C.E. is still purely based on pattern matching techniques without any reasoning capabilities, the same technique ELIZA was using back in 1966. This is not strong AI, which would require sapience and logical reasoning abilities.
Consider why someone would turn to a bot in the first place. According to an upcoming HubSpot research report, of the 71% of people willing to use messaging apps to get customer assistance, many do it because they want their problem solved, fast. And if you've ever used (or possibly profaned) Siri, you know there's a much lower tolerance for machines to make mistakes.
Evie's capacities go beyond mere verbal or textual interactions; the AI utilised in Evie also extends to controlling the timing and degree of facial expressions and movement. Her visually displayed reactions and emotions blend and vary in surprisingly complex ways, and a range of voices are delivered to your browser, along with lip synching information, to bring the avatar to life! Evie uses Flash if your browser supports it, but still works even without, thanks to our own Existor Avatar Player technology, allowing you to enjoy her to the full on iOS and Android.
Yes, witty banter is a plus. But, the ultimate mission of a bot is to provide a service people actually want to use. As long as you think of your bot as just another communication channel, your focus will be misguided. The best bots harness the micro-decisions consumers experience on a daily basis and see them as an opportunity to help. Whether it's adjusting a reservation, updating the shipping info for an order, or giving medical advice, bots provide a solution when people need it most.
"We believe that you don't need to know how to program to build a bot, that's what inspired us at Chatfuel a year ago when we started bot builder. We noticed bots becoming hyper-local, i.e. a bot for a soccer team to keep in touch with fans or a small art community bot. Bots are efficient and when you let anyone create them easily magic happens." — Dmitrii Dumik, Founder of Chatfuel


When the Jouvé skincare products were launched, consumers were promised that the products would be "clean" and "toxic-free". A list of toxic ingredients known to contribute to health and reproductive concerns was published, the Never Ever List. This list was the written promise from the company that Jouvé users would never have to worry about sacrificing their health for their beauty.
Because so many terms such as "natural", "organic", "chemical-free", "hypoallergenic", and "toxic-free" get thrown around so casually in the cosmetic industry, we wanted to take a moment and clarify exactly what the Jouvé products are… and what they're not.
Clean – What does this mean? It means that our products do not contain synthetic preservatives or artificial colors, dyes or fragrances, or genetically modified ingredients.
Toxic-Free – What does this mean? It means that our products are formulated without ingredients that have been linked to health concerns, or have been shown to have a long-term toxic effect on the body or on the environment. This means that the Jouvé products are free from parabens, phthalates, PEGs, silicones, nanoparticles, sulfates or other ingredients that have been linked to cancer, neurotoxicity, endocrine disruption, allergenicity, reproductive damage or a host of other health hazards.
Hypo-allergenic – this is a term that has no medical or industry-standard definition. Cosmetic companies are not required to meet any regulations or do any testing to validate this claim, and so it has become virtually meaningless. The Jouvé products were rigorously tested for skin irritation and sensitization, and were dermatologist tested to assure that they are safe for all skin types, but the term "hypoallergenic" is not used for these products.
Natural – the only thing that the term "natural" means is that the ingredient was produced from a living organism – that is, found in nature. It is important to remember, however, that "natural" does not equate with "good". There are a host of toxic, harmful ingredients that are natural in origin – substances that should never be used in consumer products. Formaldehyde, arsenic, lead, botulinum toxin, anthrax, ricin and snake venom are all natural substances. As with some other claims, there are no industry standards or regulations for the term "natural", and there are a number of products on the market using the term "natural" that contain potentially toxic ingredients.
Organic – there is a pervasive misconception that all synthetic ingredients are automatically bad and that all organic ingredients are automatically good. As with the above terms, "organic" still has no industry standard, with differing definitions applied globally, and is one of the most misused terms in the cosmetic industry. We applaud the production of plant-based ingredients that are cultivated without the use of chemicals, irradiation or pesticides. However, there is nothing inherent about organic ingredients that reflects the quality of a cosmetic product.
Chemical-Free – I understand that this usually means "free of harmful chemicals", but that's not usually how it is positioned. Simply put, there is no such thing as a chemical free cosmetic. This would actually defy the laws of chemistry. In reality, seeing this claim just means that the marketing department of a cosmetic company doesn't understand basic science. Basically anything one can taste, smell or hold is made up of chemicals. Every single cosmetic product ever created contains chemicals. The bottles and jars they come in contain chemicals. The packaging they're shipped in contain chemicals. Every single one of us are made up entirely of chemicals.


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There is one basic human need that everyone wants, desires and is perpetually looking for. It's called love. We look for love from our partners, our kids, our parents, our friends we seem to look for it simply everywhere except of course, from ourselves.
I know you think I've gone all self-help self-love blah blah on you but wait. Let me explain a little further. You see self-love is where it's at. It's the foundation to all the other things you want in life. It's the key to the door. This seems to be difficult for many and yet this is the basis to which the rest of your life will flourish.
Contrary to popular belief, self-love does not make you self-centred, narcissistic or conceited. In fact, it's pretty much the opposite. It makes you even happier and in turn able to give out even more.
We are all worthy of receiving love and giving love. The problem is that most of us are guilty of going about it the wrong way. The external validation we constantly seem to be looking for is flimsy. When you can give yourself that love, it becomes real. Trying to cultivate your self worth from anywhere other than yourself makes zero sense.
When you feed your kids you sit them down at a table to eat their meal. Are you doing the same for you? When your partner wants that special handbag or manbag (!) but won't buy it for themselves and you go and do that for them, are you spoiling yourself in the same way? When it's time to go to sleep and you had a little baby, you turn the lights down and give them some calming room to sleep in, you wouldn't put them to bed in front of a ipad or a television – are you doing the same for you? The point here is that when you love others you treat them well. Start to treat yourself well. In the words of L'oreal 'you are worth it'.
Partaking in activities that nourish your soul is very important when it comes to self love. Whether it's an early night, a great movie, a hot bath, lovely candles or a good book then you owe it to yourself to incorporate these things into your life. Doing the things you love breeds happiness. It's a conscious way of telling yourself that you are taking care of yourself. Doing the things you really love to do is you being kind to you. Schedule it, organize it and do it. You will thank yourself for it – trust me.
Speaking to yourself in a negative way is simply mean. We are all learning and growing, and no one gets it right all the time, neither do they have a perfect life. When you give up on beating yourself up that's when the real love comes in. You wouldn't speak to someone you love how you speak to yourself so it's time to lock that stuff down and change your tune. Think of a baby learning to walk. It falls down a lot and it simply gets back up again, smiling, and gives it another go. It doesn't berate itself. The tip here is this – when you judge you miss the lesson.
Saying no does not make you unlikable or mean. It doesn't make you a bad person; it makes you clever. If you really want to love you, you will take care of you and not people please. Loving yourself means respecting yourself and that means you are your priority. You don't ever have to do anything, it's always a choice. And in that respect you can choose to say no. Give yourself some self respect, time and some love back by getting on the no-bus. You will be amazed at how things change, how much more time you have and how great your 'self' will feel when you start to put you first.
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UFC on Fox 29: Poirier vs. Gaethje Predictions & Betting Tips
Apr 14, 2018 | Betting Tips, MMA/UFC
Justin Gaethje vs. Dustin Poirier
Entertainment is virtually guaranteed when either of these two fighters step into the Octagon, so putting them in together should produce fireworks.
Though he was finished for the first time in his last fight, Gaethje remains an exceptionally tough customer who is more than willing to eat shots in order to land some of his own, and with 15 of his 18 career victories having come by way of strikes, he's a dangerous man to go toe-to-toe with.
While Gaethje is something of a technical brawler, Poirier has a more refined approach, yet also has a high finishing rate in his fights, albeit with some of his 17 stoppage victories having come via submission.
The big concern here is that Poirier gets drawn into a stand-up slugfest, which Gaethje may well get the better of since he is the more durable of the two, although there's always the risk that after so many wars that 'The Highlight's' own ability to withstand a punch will now have diminished after his previous KO loss.
This is a close fight and Poirier could certainly win with slicker striking, being able to smoothly transitions between the different aspects of his MMA game, but I think Gaethje will be able to lure him into trading blows, and though he might find himself in trouble along the way, I think that's the kind of fight he can emerge victorious in via a mid-fight stoppage.
Prediction: Justin Gaethje wins by TKO in Rd3 @ $12 – BET NOW
Carlos Condit vs. Alex Oliveira
'Cowboy' Oliveira stepped in on just a couple of weeks notice to take this fight after Condit's previous opponent Matt Brown withdrew due to an injury.
Condit has been on the verge of retiring at time recently, and after a year-and-half-out it certainly showed in his last fight against Neil Magny as he looked a step behind his former self, which doesn't inspire much confidence.
Oliveira had an extremely tough go of it last time out himself against Yancy Medeiros, ending in a TKO defeat, and coming in on such short notice doesn't help his chances, but he does have the striking to be competitive with Condit and crucially he can also work takedowns, which has been a notorious weak-point for 'The Natural Born Killer.'
There's an element of mystery about how both fighters are going to be in this fight given their respective circumstances heading into it, but I do think Condit has shown real signs of deterioration in recent years and if Oliveira shows up in relatively good shape then I think he can take advantage of that and emerge with a high-profile win on his record.
Prediction: Alex Oliveira wins by decision @ $2.50 – BET NOW
Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori
With his flashy striking style, kickboxing experience and impressive finishing record, Adesanya has quickly been marked out as one-to-watch in the UFC's middleweight division.
This isn't necessarily an easy match-up to get him his second win in the UFC though as the durable Vettori will be tough to put away on the feet and will be looking to get this fight to the mat, which is where the kickboxer will be at his weakest.
Vettori is definitely hittable on the feet, so I expect Adesanya to have some good moments in this fight, but I think the Italian's forward pressure and grappling advantage will prove to be problematic for 'The Last Stylebender' and lead to him emerging with a decision victory.
Prediction: Marvin Vettori wins by decision @ $5 – BET NOW
Cortney Casey vs. Michelle Waterson
Waterson has been pushed as a potential strawweight title contender in the UFC, but two losses against top-flight opponents have set her back for now.
Now she's going up against the 10th ranked Casey, who has had somewhat of a mixed run in the UFC herself so far, going 3-4 overall.
Casey will be the bigger, stronger fighter and hits harder too, though Waterson will be quicker and has good kicks.
On the ground Waterson is a threat from submissions, but Casey is no slouch on the mat and will be tough to take down, so I think this one is going to take place mostly on the feet and in the clinch, and as such I'm going with Casey to be the more active and effective there to secure a win on the scorecards.
Prediction: Cortney Casey to win by decision @ $2.40 – BET NOW
Prelims (predicted winners highlighted in bold)
Tim Boetsch vs. Antonio Carlos Junior
Muslim Salikhov vs. Ricky Rainey
John Moraga vs. Wilson Reis
Krzysztof Jotko vs. Brad Tavares
UFC Fight Pass Prelims
Matthew Lopez vs. Alejandro Perez
Gilbert Burns vs. Dan Moret
Luke Sanders vs. Patrick Williams
Arjan Bhullar vs. Adam Wieczorek
Dhiego Lima vs. Yushin Okami
Shana Dobson vs. Lauren Mueller
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Kiersten White is an American author of fiction for children and young adults. Her first book, Paranormalcy, was published by HarperCollins in 2009.

Early life
White was born in Utah in 1983 and graduated in 2004 from Brigham Young University, where she studied English. She lives with her family in San Diego, California.

Career
White is a writer of young-adult fiction covering a variety of genres (fantasy, historical fiction, paranormal); she also wrote a middle-grade novel of funny fairy tales.

Awards and honors
The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein won the 2018 Bram Stoker Award in the Young Adult category. White's first novel, Paranormalcy (2009), debuted at #7 on the New York Times Best Seller list in the "Children's Books—Chapter Books" category. The Utah Book Awards presented White with the Young Adult book award in 2011. The book has garnered praise in the 2010 Librarian Preview. A subsequent work received mention on the Lone Star Reading List, Beanstalker and Other Hilarious Scary Tales (2017); And I Darken (2016) received mention on the 2017 Rainbow Book List

Awards

Recognitions

Bibliography

Standalone novels
 The Chaos of Stars (2013; HarperTeen) –
 Illusions of Fate (2014; HarperTeen) –
 The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein (2018; Delacorte Press) –
 Hide (2022; Del Rey Books) –

Chapbooks
 Reality No-Show (2016; Serial Box) –
 The End of the Beginning (2016; Serial Box) –

Paranormalcy series

 Paranormalcy (2010; HarperTeen) –
 Supernaturally (2011; HarperTeen) –
 Endlessly (2012; HarperTeen) –

Mind Games series
 Mind Games (2013; HarperTeen) –
 Perfect Lies (2014; HarperTeen) –
Novellas:
 0.5. Annie and Fia (2013; HarperTeen) –  (e-book)

The Conqueror's Saga
 And I Darken (2016; Delacorte Press) –
 Now I Rise (2017; Delacorte Press) –
 Bright We Burn (2018; Delacorte Press) –

Camelot Rising
 The Guinevere Deception (2019; Delacorte Press) –
 The Camelot Betrayal (2020; Delacorte Press) –
 The Excalibur Curse (2021; Delacorte Press) –

Sinister Summer
 Wretched Waterpark (2022; Delacorte Press) –

Slayer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe)
 Slayer (2019; Simon Pulse) –
 Chosen (2020; Simon Pulse) –

Star Wars contributions

 From a Certain Point of View:
 Eyes of the Empire (2020; Del Rey Books) –
Padawan (2022; Disney-Lucasfilm Press) – ISBN 978-3833242571

Collections
 Beanstalker and Other Hilarious Scarytales (2017; Scholastic) –

Graphic novels
 In the Shadows with Jim Di Bartolo (2014; Scholastic) –

Contributions to anthologies

References

1983 births
Living people
Writers from San Diego
21st-century American women writers
21st-century American novelists
American women novelists
Novelists from California
Novelists from Utah
American writers of young adult literature
Women writers of young adult literature
American fantasy writers
Women science fiction and fantasy writers

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In the report "Enemies of the Internet" you can find the names of those countries which have restrictions in everything that has to do with the Cyberspace. Based on those reports, China, Bahrain, Vietnam, Iran and Syria are definitely the most restricted states in the matters of the Internet and the freedom that they enjoy. If you find some time and search for their restrictions you will definitely conclude that some of them are against human rights.
It is known that China is the most heavily restricted country and their surveillance programs are incomparable with all the others. When it comes to Iran's and the way that they use the Internet, things are not better. The specific country tries to create its own "halal" cyberspace and this means that everything that its users do will be constantly monitored. In order for Iran to have the absolute control of the use of the Internet, they try to gather all the Iranian sites on their local servers.
Syria is another country that is included in the advanced censorship programs. It is said that the Syrian government has manage to create some tools that are able to spy, filter and record everything and it is also able to cut off the Internet access to all Syrian users.
If you are wondering of how all of this countries can do that, you need to know that there are many companies that provide them software and other kinds of services in order to help them to spy anything and anyone that they want. These companies are the real enemies of the Internet! Such companies such as Hacking Team, Gamma, Trovicor, Blue Coat and Amesys are only some of them that might not be popular to individuals but they are really famous to the authorities of those countries.
Bahrain's Royal family was able to spy some journalists and through this kind of spy they arrested them. What helped them was the Trovicor's surveillance software. Blue coat had created the Deep Packet Inspection technology and this was the one that helped their government to arrest their dissidents quickly. Gamma Internation and Hacking Team are really popular among many different governments as they used them to steal some journalists' passwords.
Do not think that journalists do not know anything about those programs. In fact as they use some kind of protection when they are force to work in war zones, the same goes when it comes to their Internet protection. One of the ways that they used in order to act anonymously through the web is VPN. The Tor Network is another way that they use and they are safely "move" through the web. There are also some other tricks that they use and they help them to secure their personal files on their computer or on their mobile phones.
All in all, it is sure that a wide variety of people can use the Internet from all over the world but unfortunately the one third of them cannot surf freely through it. It is a matter that everyone should think about and should do something about it. After all, Internet is basically a platform that anyone has the ability to express his thoughts and ideas without meeting any kind of obstacle in his way.
The right web tools are meant to be used by everyone and specifically for everyone who wants to surf the web safely and without any kind of fear. So, make sure that you have got the right equipment in order to be kept safe at all times and regardless of your location in the world.


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FIREWOLVES
Brett Manney is an experienced NLL player and a huge part of the Albany FireWolves. Manney also oversaw the start of training camp this past weekend. Hear his story and how all that went as well as the play that made him number 1 on SportsCenter in the interview above!
Also don't forget the FireWolves Junior FireWolves Box Lacrosse Winter Program begin this Wednesday, November 3rd with player evaluations. The program has five age groups and is open for kids ages 9-18. Register now before it's too late! For more information, visit www.AlbanyFireWolves.com. And registration is now open for the FireWolves Girls Junior Lacrosse Clinics! The program will take place on Tuesdays beginning January 4 at the Knickerbacker Arena in Troy and will serve as an instructional platform developed by the FireWolves organization aimed at growing the sport of lacrosse and empowering women in the Capital Region. To register, visit www.AlbanyFireWolves.com or call 518-362-4900 ext. 104.
If quarterback Mike White strings together more games like he had on Sunday against Cincinnati and the Jets start winning games on a consistent basis, then you might have a quarterback controversy when Zach Wilson is ready to return. But those are big ifs, and it's way too early to jump to those conclusions. No way the Jets are giving up on Wilson, not after a few games into his rookie season. Having said that, White was impressive, and I am interested in seeing more. Let's see if White can come anywhere close to duplicating his performance on Thursday at Indianapolis.
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Promote Islamic-oriented activities outside regular school periods that emphasize the teaching of Quran and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
Support and enhance the mission of Al-Huda School, and to promote a forum for constructive interchange of information and ideas. Provide financial and other support for school activities.
Support the highest academic standards and excellence for our children and school.
These committees will collaborate with each other and will coordinate with PTSG for approvals.
Preliminary goals and tasks for each committee are shown below.
Goal: Facilitate the exchange of information between parents, teacher, school management, and the rest of the community. Serve as an outlet for communicating.
Goal: Develop a pool of volunteers to assist and promote school's activities and educational endeavor. Enhance the culture of volunteering by taping into and effectively employ the community's skills and expertise for advancement of the community.
Goal: Develop, plan, and organize events that energize the students and parents. Promote events that advance the school's educational programs, encourage Islamic activities within the community, and help sharing Islamic values with non-Muslims.


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"I Have A Dream" Foundation Names New President & CEO
The Beat | 10/30/2017
The "I Have A Dream" Foundation announced that Eugena Oh will be their new President and CEO. She has served as the organization's COO, Chief Governance Officer, and Interim CEO before the departing CEO (Donna Lawrence) joined the team. Prior to joining the Foundation, Eugena practiced commercial and products liability law, and served in development, strategy, and operations roles within several nonprofit organizations, including Teach For America — New York City, Rock The Vote, and Washington State Court Appointed Special Advocates. Eugena received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania, and her J.D. from Temple University in Philadelphia.
The 'I Have A Dream' Foundation Keeps Making Dreams Come True
Black Enterprise | 06/14/2017
When I attended the I Have A Dream Foundation's annual Spirit of the Dream Gala last year, I was so impressed with the organization that it has become one of my favorites. I love that it doesn't set limits on who can participate in its programs. It works with entire classrooms, sometimes entire schools, which can include so-called low as well as high achievers.
Pitfalls of promising free tuition
San Francisco Chronicle | 04/19/2017
"While the promise of free college sounds like a winning proposition, advocates could learn from the experience of millionaire New York businessman Eugene Lang. In 1981, he spontaneously promised a sixth-grade class at his Harlem alma mater he would pay for their college education if they would graduate from high school. This promise resulted in the formation of the I Have a Dream Foundation. It says that, since 1986, it has served 18,000 students who were three times more likely to complete a bachelor's degree than their peers."
Eugene Lang Found Giving Money Wasn't Enough
Wall Street Journal | 04/14/2017
"Juan D. Martínez was one of the original students. With Mr. Lang's help, he earned a philosophy degree at Swarthmore. On his own dime, he went on for a law degree at the University of Pennsylvania. Now he is a diplomat at the State Department in Washington, a veteran of postings in Mexico and Britain. He remembers meeting Mr. Lang several times a year as a teenager to talk about goals and ways to reach them. 'We definitely got a lot more out of it than just a tuition check,' Mr. Martínez said."
Former Student Remembers Life Of Education Donor Eugene Lang
NPR | 04/12/2017
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Juan Martinez, one of the many thousands of students the philanthropist Eugene Lang helped send to college. Lang died over the weekend."
Eugene Lang, millionaire who financed college dreams, dies at 98
The Washington Post | 04/11/2017
"When he rose to speak in 1981 to the graduating sixth-graders at his old Harlem elementary school, Eugene M. Lang had planned, he said, on 'mouthing the usual commencement banalities.'
But as the wealthy industrialist eyed the five dozen underprivileged, largely minority students, he could not bring himself to preach to them about the successes that they might never have the tools to reap. He discarded his remarks and recalled to them the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech, urging the children to pursue dreams of their own."
Eugene Lang changed thousands of lives for the better
New York Post | 04/10/2017
"Eugene Lang, who died Saturday at 98, was already a very successful man on the day in June 1981 when he began to change history in a small but powerful way.
Invited to give a sixth-grade graduation speech at his childhood alma mater, PS 121 in East Harlem, he learned on his way to the podium that three-quarters of the children wouldn't finish high school — and scrapped his prepared 'banalities' about hard work."
Eugene Lang, Investor Who Made College Dreams a Reality, Dies at 98
New York Times | 04/08/2017
"Eugene M. Lang, an investor whose spur-of-the-moment promise to an East Harlem sixth-grade graduating class that he would pay for their college education inspired a foundation, led to the support of more than 16,000 children nationwide and made him something of an American folk hero, died on Saturday at his home in Manhattan. He was 98."
Income and education inequality persists, more must be done
The Hill | 03/16/2017
"We know that long-term, year-round, individualized engagement is what we need to truly turn around the educational inequities that exist in low-income communities. By transforming the lives of young people growing up in poverty, we can improve our economy and make our job opportunities truly equitable for all Americans."
The White House 'Beating the Odds' Summit
"Co-sponsored by the I Have A Dream Foundation, among other college access programs, the event brought together students from communities across the U.S. who have overcome seemingly daunting odds to enroll in college—such as poverty, homelessness, immigration status, and learning disability."
I Have A Dream Foundation Celebrates 35th Anniversary Gala
The I Have A Dream Foundation will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Thursday, June 9, with its annual Spirit of the Dream gala at the Pierre Hotel in New York City.
This year's honorees are philanthropists and education advocates Lauran & Justin Tuck, founders of Tuck's R.U.S.H. (Read, Understand, Succeed, and Hope) for Literacy; U.S. Diplomat and member of the original 1981 'I Have A Dream' class, Juan Martinez Esq; and the CBS Corp. The gala will be hosted by Bill Whitaker of CBS's 60 Minutes.
Delivering MLK Day Love With Care Packages
blog.viacom.com | 01/20/2016
"On the Friday before Martin Luther King Day, Viacommunity, BET and many eager volunteers teamed up with the 'I Have a Dream' Foundation to assemble 200 care packages for college freshman across the country. The care packages contained branded BET notebooks, Viacommunity-branded sunglasses and tote bags, stationary, snacks, and personal handwritten notes of encouragement. The students, or 'Dreamers,' receiving the packages have overcome disadvantaged and underserved beginnings and are on their way to becoming the leaders of tomorrow – truly fulfilling Dr. King's vision of an equal world."
Nonprofit helps Metropolitan State expand low-income student capacity
Education DIVE | 12/23/2015
"Metropolitan State University of Denver strives to be a preeminent public urban university, serving the diverse local community with high-quality access to higher education. One way it helps traditionally hard-to-reach students succeed is by partnering with outside organizations that can support them in the classroom and in their transition to college life.
One partnership, however, provides a range of benefits to the wider MSU Denver community, residents of the city, and prospective college students as young as five years old."
Closer Look: Atlanta Dreamers; Andy Griffith; And More
wabe.org | 12/22/2015
44:20: Vicky Jackson, program director for Atlanta's I Have A Dream Foundation, and Martisia Jackson, a college student who participated in the Atlanta Dreamers program, talk about the program, which is paying college tuition for a group of students "adopted" 15 years ago
Putting the dream of higher education within reach
"When I was 12 years old, an industrialist named Eugene M. Lang took a chance on me. He was scheduled to speak at my sixth grade graduation in 1981. On the way to the podium, Mr. Lang learned that three-quarters of the students sitting before him would probably never finish high school. So he made a promise: he would pay college tuition for all 61 of the kids in my class, if we could show him a high school diploma."
The Outgoing Education Secretary Reunites With A Former Student
"As he prepares to leave office this month, Education Secretary Arne Duncan reunited with a former student as part of a StoryCorps interview project.
More than 25 years ago Duncan took part in a mentorship program run by the 'I Have a Dream' Foundation at Shakespeare Elementary School in Chicago. And Lawanda Crayton was one of the young students he mentored."
Mayim Bialik and LL Cool J Came Together for This Cause
Kveller | 12/01/2015
"Mayim Bialik and LL Cool J together at last. Yes, you read that properly. Mayim and LL did a PSA together. Not a pairing you normally think of together. And even better, they are Christmas-and-Hanukkah-themed PSAs, which aired nationally starting November 27th."
"I Have A Dream" Foundation And CBS Cares Collaborate On PSA Campaign
mysocialgoodnews.com | 11/24/2015
"The "I Have A Dream" Foundation (IHDF) and CBS Cares have joined together to create a public service campaign focusing on educational support and mentoring for young students in low-income areas.
Christmas- and Hanukkah-themed IHDF public service announcements featuring Mayim Bialik (THE BIG BANG THEORY) and LL COOL J (NCIS: LOS ANGELES) will launch online and across CBS Interactive platforms on Wednesday, Nov. 25. On Friday, Nov. 27, the PSAs will begin to air nationally on the CBS Television Network and on local CBS stations across the country."
The first lady gives NYC seniors a dreamy college sendoff
metro.us | 01/07/2015
"As high school seniors around the country take a sigh of relief as college acceptances roll in, a group of New York City students had an additional reason to celebrate this week.
Deja Daniels, 18, was one of 4,000 high school seniors who got to "sign" her college of choice along with first lady Michelle Obama at College Signing Day on April 26th. The event was part of Obama's Reach Higher initiative, which encourages first generation and low-income students to pursue higher education."
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SAN JOSE, CA: A scandal involving Cisco Systems has left city hall trying to cope with the city's tarnished image in the eyes of its residents.
The San Jose Mercury News and other local media have focused heavily on the scandal, centered on revelations of possible favoritism and collusion in the awarding of an $8 million contract to Cisco to install networking equipment in the new city hall. The scandal has led to the resignation of San Jose's CIO, cost overruns for the new city hall, and possible criminal investigations.
"Our larger goal has been to take a step back and make sure the public keeps its trust in the integrity of city processes," said Tom Manheim, the city's public outreach manager.
"Some of what people have read is part of the city's effort to get the story out accurately. We want to make sure the media have the real story."
Besides media outreach, San Jose also has been talking to city employees in order to help them understand what is going on, Manheim added.
The media attention has certainly raised questions in residents' minds, Manheim admitted, which is why the city is actively reaching out to residents through the media and trying to be as transparent as possible.
San Jose is also relying heavily on its city website.
"The worst thing we could do is compound the problem by seeming to hide information," Manheim said.


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We always want to make complicated events in life easier. This is certainly true when it comes to planning weddings. Even the thought of planning a wedding can be overwhelming. The following wedding guidance can be used immediately to smooth the path.
Getting married in the peak wedding season can cost a small fortune. The wedding season is traditionally from May through September. Wedding venues can be pricier at this time. If you can't plan your wedding at any other time, book your venue as soon as possible to get a great deal.
One consideration in wedding planning is alcohol service. You'll want to determine the way that meets you needs, including the cost and the way to serve the kinds of alcohol that you prefer. If you have an open bar that is available for long intervals of time, the bill can run up really hard really fast. See what other serving options are available for your alcohol.
Make sure that you listen to all the speeches before the big day so you can remove anything that is inappropriate. For example, you would want to eliminate any jokes that apply to a very specific group within your guests in order to avoid anyone feeling excluded and to make sure the speech is well-received by all who attend your wedding.
An overabundance of flowers on reception tables causes trouble. Most of the time, the flowers are just in the way of your guests. Plus, some guests may be allergic to flowers. Try putting some scent free candles on your wedding tables.
You can save a lot of money by buying your wedding gown online, but buy it with enough time to spare so you can get it altered prior to the big day. I bought my gorgeous gown online for only $150, but it cost me another $200 to have it altered to fit me perfectly. Include the additional cost in your budgeting.
You know to provide the DJ with an idea of all the right music to play, but you should also give a list of all the wrong things he might play. Perhaps it's heavy metal, or country music, or even a previous lover's "special song". Make sure to tell your husband-to-be what type of music won't be played.
Your wedding should be as unique as your relationship is, so add a few touches specific to your personalities or relationship. Think about your time together and find a theme which matches it.
Don't leave your guests waiting while you, your new spouse and the wedding party have an hour long photo shoot. The photos concerning the rest of the wedding party should be done in advance. Pictures of the parents with the bride and groom are also able to be shot beforehand and reduce the wait time for the guests at the reception.
The most important part of marriage is the person you plan on marrying. Don't be in a hurry to get married. Marriage changes your life forever, and if you truly want your marriage to last a lifetime you need to move slowly towards this step. Give careful thought to that person, what you absolutely must have in your life, and what might irritate you.
One detail to consider is that the venue lighting can be dimmed, if necessary. This might seem a tad bit trivial, but the option should be there if you prefer to have low lighting for your first dance, as opposed to brighter lighting for the other activities. Check out the lighting available at different venues before picking one.
You do not have to get a wedding cake that is filled with countless calories. There are some bakers who are able to prepare delicious and beautiful cakes that are individually sized to be just enough to give someone the cake they want without the calories they do not want. Some bakeries will even ship fresh cupcakes with fewer than 100 calories per serving as well as healthy options like gluten-free ingredients, fruit-filling instead of frosting, no-calorie sweeteners, or even tart meringue toppings.
A midday reception may be the perfect way to cut costs at your wedding. You can cut down on bar costs when you have a reception during the day, when people tend to drink less. In addition, you can save money by serving lunch instead of dinner at your reception. You may be able to purchase a higher-quality menu at lunch time for the price you would have paid for dinner. Keep in mind that if you spend less on food, you can use the savings to pay for another service your wedding requires.
Plan your speech ahead of time if you want to give one. A poorly planned wedding speech can make the audience uncomfortable or bored, and leave you feeling disgruntled and disappointed in yourself.
During your wedding planning, arrange for even numbers of guests at each table. If you group your guests together by age, they will have more in common in terms of conversation topics.
If money isn't an issue, you may want to get married on a cruise ship with close members of your family and close friends. By doing this, you can be on your honeymoon as soon as the ceremony ends. Cruise companies often have special packages and rates regarding honeymoons and weddings on their ships.
Do not plan a destination wedding without taking the legal requirements of your location into account. Before you start making travel arrangements and booking accommodations, be sure all the nuts and bolts (e.g. license fees, residency requirements, etc.) are attended to.
For couples that enjoy traveling, look for wedding items and decorations that reflect this interest. Save-the-date notices and invitations are available in styles that resemble passports, boarding passes or vintage postcards. Vintage luggage, post cards and vacation photos can be part of your wedding decor.
Using potted plants can be a great alternative to expensive floral arrangements and the plants can be rented, planted at your new home afterwards, or given to guests as a memento. Use some glazed, colorful ceramic pots or embellish earthy terracotta stoneware using decoupage, ribbons, or some fancy paint effects. You can offer the potted plants as wedding favors or if the new couple chooses, they can use them in their landscape.
A nice menu combining contemporary with fusion dishes may be just what you need. Include ethnic options for dessert, drinks, or even wedding favors that are edible.
To make sure you are ready for your special first dance, consider practicing your dance before your wedding while wearing a long skirt. Whilst you may not have any problems dancing in different attire, your partner may find negotiating large amounts of fabric difficult. This helps to curb any bumbling, especially if you have a dress that has a puffy skirt.
For example, choosing which flowers you want to have in your bouquet or table settings will rely on what's available in your new location. You should get in touch with professionals who work near your wedding's location to learn about which flowers can be easily obtained.
As you consider a videographer for the event, always interview each candidate and request samples of their previous work. Inspect the sound quality while you're at it. VHS wedding videos were popular years ago, but make sure you get either a DVD or digital video which can be played for many years. Look for a videographer who meets all technical requirements. Beyond that, listen to your heart.
For an outdoor wedding, have an backup plan in case of rain or other unforeseen conditions. You can rent some large tents, or book a outdoor venue that includes a hall that is available in case of bad weather. Many tent companies also offer planking or other flooring choices for their tents to keep guests feet clean and dry.
Don't have too much money to spend on your wedding? No problem. Debt should not be something you create for your wedding. You can take care of the invitations yourself, design your own favors and arrangements and much more when it comes to both the wedding and reception in order for you to save some money.
Keep the weather in mind. If it is hot outside, the day of your wedding, your guest might want to leave, if your reception is outside! Winter weddings are especially difficult to plan because you have to deal with potential cold, ice and snow. Guests may not be able to travel to your wedding if there's a blizzard, and may be afraid of getting sick and go home early, if you don't supply enough heat. To make sure your guests stay comfortable and happy, make small adjustments such as providing fans for an outdoor summer wedding.
If dramatic floral arrangements are out of your budget, you can use a variety of different potted plants instead. Colorful pots can be decorated with paint, ribbon, or decoupage to make the arrangements even more lively. You can even used the potted plants as a favor for guests after the wedding or plant them in your yard as a memory of the wedding.
Ask for recommendations. If you have a photographer whom you really like, see if he has a recommendation for a band. You can then ask the band for referrals to other services. Not only will you find quality vendor that work well with each other, you could also get better prices from your wedding vendors.
Well before the wedding day, grooms should take the time to ensure that their tuxedo and that of their best man fit perfectly. Accept opinions from your friends and family to decide which tuxedo should be your final choice. You want to be looking your absolute best at your wedding, keep that in mind as you think about what tuxedo you want to be wearing.
A good thing for the bride to keep in mind when it comes to weddings is to practice your smile in front of the mirror. This will guarantee the desired smile on your wedding pictures. Looking back at your wedding photos, you'll be happy for all that practice time with the mirror.
It may feel as though wedding planning is inevitably complicated, but with some great advice, you will see otherwise. You just need some helpful tips to give you a boost. If you use them, your big day will be as close to perfect as possible.
Brides should try to avoid showing distracting tan lines. While wanting to be tan on your wedding day, noticeable tan lines are distracting.
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Lucy Stirling
A Year In Review and The Journey Ahead
2015 in Review March 2nd, 2016
It's that time of the year again! It's the week before the first Lead Climbing Comp of 2016 and I have to keep reminding myself to take it easy over the next couple of days. I've just been in constant training mode for the past five months, and it's so easy to forget I have to zone into comp mode again. I know that rest and recovery should be two of the most important aspects of my training program at this point in time. However, the subtle ache of muscle fatigue in my arms right now tells me I should probably be focusing a little more on this before this weekend comes around and brings with it the Tasmanian State Lead Titles.
It's funny looking back to this time last year. It seems like so long ago because so much has happened since, yet for the same reason, the time has passed by so quickly.
"Sail Away" (26), Blue Mountains 2016.
Photo by Cuskelly Photography
Tasmanian Lead State Titles 2015. Photo by
Cameron Johns Photography
For me, 2015 was a big one. I competed in all five Open State Lead Comps across Australia and was really happy to place 1st in every single one of them. This put me in a fantastic headspace for Nationals and my upcoming international competitions.
Open A Females Finals Climb at Lead Nationals 2015. Photo by Climb Media
Lead Nationals in June was an amazing event and definitely one of the highlights of the year. I had an incredible amount of fun at this comp. I felt absolutely top of my game and everything seemed to just fall into place. It's hard to describe the ecstasy I felt as I topped out on that Finals climb. As I came down, my heart was racing with excitement and happiness, being the only person to top the Finals route at Nationals by a fair way. However, unfortunately I was called off on a technical error which meant I could only place 2nd in the Open Women. As devastating as it seemed at the time, I grew a lot from retaining perspective and shifting my focus to the international World Cups ahead of me.
World Cup Chamonix, France 2015. Photo by Ciro Tracey
In July, just a week after the Nationals competition, I left Australia for a month in France. While here, I competed in two of my first ever Open Lead World Cups! It had been a huge goal of mine to make it to that point and I really wanted to just know that I was at the right level to compete against such strong athletes. Of course it would have been a dream to go into my first World Cup and surprise everyone by completely blitzing the climbs and making top 3… but that's just not how things work, and putting those expectations on myself would have been naïve and hindering to my performance. Unfortunately I was also carrying a bit of a shoulder injury in the week leading up to the first World Cup, which shook up my confidence a fair amount. My primary focus was to get a general idea about where I was standing amongst it all and learn what I need to train the most to raise my level on the international stage.
Realising I was definitely on the right track and not way behind the rest of the athletes was a huge confidence booster for me. I felt strong enough physically, but my headspace needed significant improvement. I've now come to the conclusion that if I want to get better, I will need to compete in as many World Cups as possible and gain the experience necessary for me to compete confidently in that environment.
So, what's coming next?
I remember in the month before I left for Europe last year, I was so focused on getting myself to those World Cups that I had no idea what would come next. I didn't even know what I was going to do for the rest of the year, let alone in 2016. But upon returning home and over the past five or so months leading up till now I've had a huge think about my long term plan and goals over the next five years.
On hearing that Sport Climbing is almost definitely going to be in the 2020 Olympics as an invitational sport, and realising that I won't be ancient by then (but 27 years old), my long term goal has been set. What athlete wouldn't be excited to represent their country at the highest level of competition the world has to offer?
Opening Ceremony at World Cup Chamonix 2015. Photo by Rob Parer
It does scare me a little how much work I need to do over the next 4 years to make this goal of mine happen… But my determination and excitement for this challenge overrules by far.
Similar to 2015, this year I plan to compete in all the interstate Lead Competitions and Nationals and then head to Europe for the Open Lead World Cups. This year however, the plan is to live, train and compete there for three months as opposed to one. This time I will also be competing in five Open Lead World Cups and will finish off the trip with the World Championships in Paris in September.
I thought 2015 was big… but this year is going to be massive! Every year that follows is going to be bigger and better than the last and I am determined to push through all the obstacles and challenges I may be faced with.
I am incredibly excited to have such an amazing group of sponsors to support me along the way. I really can't describe how grateful I am to Flight Centre Sports & Events, CLIF Bar, Pinnacle Sports, Evolv, Revive Ashgrove, Climb ICP, Feeney Family Law and all of my amazing friends and family for their support… Because without them, none of this would be possible.
"A Space Odyssey" (30), Mt Flinders. Photo by Set In Stone Photography
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Portland Timbers is een voormalig Amerikaanse voetbalclub uit Portland, Oregon. De club werd in 2001 opgericht en speelt in de USSF Division 2 Professional League, het tweede niveau in de Verenigde Staten.

Het is al de derde club in de stad die onder deze naam speelt, na Portland Timbers, een club die van 1975 tot 1981 bestond en FC Portland die van 1985 tot 1990 bestond en vanaf 1989 Portland Timbers heette. In 2008 begon de club met een satellietclub voor jong talent, Portland Timbers U23 dat in de USL Premier Development League speelt. In 2009 werd bekend dat er ook nog een vijfde elftal zou volgen met deze naam, Portland Timbers zou in de Major League Soccer gaan spelen, de hoogste klasse.

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Critical Language Scholarship Program | The 2022 CLS Program…
The 2022 CLS Program Application
We are pleased to announce that the application for the 2022 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is now open! We welcome American students to apply now to learn a critical foreign language next summer on a fully-funded study abroad program.
The application is now live and available online at: https://www.clscholarship.org/apply
Applications are due Tuesday, November 16, 2021 by 8:00pm EST.
The CLS Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 15 critical languages. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. Most languages offered by the CLS Program (9 of 15) do not require applicants to have any experience studying critical languages.
CLS is a program of the U.S. Department of State, and part of a wider government initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security and economic prosperity. CLS plays an important role in preparing students for the 21st century's globalized workforce and increasing national competitiveness.
The CLS Program offers instruction in the following languages: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu.
Resources for advisors are available on our web site at: https://clscholarship.org/advisors
The CLS Program will host frequent webinars, Q&A sessions, and alumni panels for students and advisors throughout the fall. A full calendar of these events and corresponding registration links is available on our web site at: https://clscholarship.org/events
If you have any questions, please contact us at: cls@americancouncils.org
Arabic Azerbaijani Bangla Chinese Hindi Indonesian Japanese Korean Persian Portuguese Punjabi Russian Swahili Turkish Urdu
application announcement launch opportunity
The CLS Program Launches CLS Spark, a New Initiative Focused on Access
Announcing the 2022 CLS Program Awards
U.S. Government Issues Statement in Support of International Education
Announcing finalists for the 2021 CLS Summer Program


I bought a small inexpensive figurine of a unicorn as a sort of monument of her (I am sure the baby was a girl her name was Brenda). I kept it by me and when I was ready to let it go, I did. I gave it to a little girl for her room! I hope you have the proper medication because I sure didn't and I hurt so bad. I am so happy that you are my friend and I pray that you get better soon.
anything you can do is worthwhile. give him a name, too.
Thanks for being there when i needed a friend 2 talked 2. Im feelin much better now. How are u? Have a good day!
I am feeling much better. College is OK and my boyfriend did give me a ride on his motorcycle. It wasn't scary. I am glad you are feeling better now. My sleep habits are all that I have to work on next. Where are you at with that?
I have always since childhood found sleeping soundly a problem. I take an hour and a half at least to fall asleep.As a young child until adolescence I sleep walked. As an adolescent I had so many chores before and after school as well as my homework to complete so I was often awake late finishing my homework all the time feeling exhausted.
After finally getting my mind back without the drugs onboard the initial withdrawl from the antidepressant caused insomnia. It never seemed to settle. I was glad to not have to drag my body out of bed everyday anymore after 12 -14hrs sleep (from the meds) but I still become fatigued due to lack of sleep. I am a shift worker and cannot just work days so the usual advice of 'go to bed at the same time each night' cannot apply here. I am mindful of caffeine intake during and in the late part of the day. I don't eat before I go to bed. I wake at least four times a night and get about four hours sleep on average. I will never take antidepressants again (they almost killed me) and I do not believe in sleeping tablets. I am a RN and know how dangerous they are. I don't know what to do next. I don't suffer from depression anymore and have never suffered from anxiety at all.I have tried Valerian with no effect.
I am 21 years old and I commute to school and live an a apartment with my boyfriend. My classes start early and it seems like I never get any sleep. I always make it to school on time but I feel tired and not stimulated for the day. There are many issues going on in my life and I am not sure of: what is keeping me up? School might be the only thing that I am enjoying right now. I go all day for Tuesdays and Thursdays and then I get home late. Otherwise i just study, clean up my house and bug my boyfriend. I have been a little worried about midterms and my project comming up and it seems like the only time I get to see my boyfriend is when he is playing his game (World of the War Craft). In some way I feel like I have been trying to reach out for other people more...just to have a conversation. Its like I have better conversation (whether it be about the world or personal ) with strangers then I do with my boyfriend. I think thats my problem I just think about that and everyting else in my life and then I go to bed with it. When I actually do get sleep-I want to sleep all day and still I feel tired. Maybe I need to get some more friends in my life so that-to make my life more stimulating? Well thank u and it was nice to vent out even if no one reads this.


Sustainability Partners is a community of NC State employees and students interested in sustainability on campus and beyond. The group is managed by the University Sustainability Office and the Staff Senate Resources and Environment Committee.
Monthly tours, talks and other gatherings will be scheduled so that the NC State community can acquire more knowledge about sustainability and sustainable practices. All events in this series are certified sustainable.
Wednesday, March 27, Noon – 1 p.m.
Join NC State Grounds Services to hear how the Gregg Museum became a successful pilot site for chemical-free weed control and fertilizer, electric equipment, pollinator-friendly plants, and much more. Learn how these sustainable practices can be applied in your own yard.
In case of inclement weather, the rain date will be Tuesday, April 9.
Wednesday, April 17, Noon – 12:45 p.m.
What's it like for a group of students to design and build a sustainable landscape on campus within a single semester? In this tour, NC State landscape architecture students take you behind the scenes at a project in development outside Syme Residence Hall. As you get a sneak peek of the new landscape, students will showcase the design process, sustainability features and the unique Design:Build Course that makes the project possible.


If your Acer Iconia Tab is not functioning properly -- for example, not responding when you press buttons or tap the tablet computer's touch-sensitive display -- it's a good idea to do a simple hardware reset. A hardware reset consists of inserting a small object into the recessed reset button on the right side of the tablet. If the operating system is performing sluggishly, has become corrupted or is otherwise still performing poorly after you have done a hardware reset to restore button and touchscreen functionality, you will want to do a factory reset on the Iconia Tab. However, a factory reset will erase any personal information and programs that you have installed on the tablet and you will need to enter the data once again.
Tap the "Apps" menu icon in the upper right corner of the Iconia Tab's display.
Tap "Erase Everything" to restore your Acer Iconia Tab to the default factory settings.
Information in this article applies to an Acer Iconia Tab running the Android operating system version 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It may vary slightly or significantly with other versions or products.
Acer: How Do I Reset the Hardware and Software to Factory Defaults on My Android Tablet?


However, such perception of the world should probably not be definitive. The philosophy of Yin and Yang helps to achieve a very deep understanding of the world, but it is just one of many concepts, it is very advanced in some things, but quite limited in other ones. The healing methods based on a very extensive empiric base are undoubtedly effective, but similar or even better results can be achieved by using other means. However, for many patients a diet based on balance of Yin and Yang will be the most simple and effective treatment. But, to be honest, this "simplicity" is only available for true masters or people with very good intuition.
Anyway, if you do not start believing this knowledge blindly or denying it completely, you can always learn something new from it and as a result you will most likely become wiser.


The birds on the 3000f stamp are Tambourine Dove, Turtur tympanistria.
The right-hand stamp shows some Black-headed Gulls - Chroicocephalus ridibundus. It also shows another (unidentified) gull species in the lower right foreground.
The birds in the border are also unidentified gulls. They could be Herring Gulls but there are no sufficient distinguishing marks shown.
The left-hand stamp on this sheet (featuring Emperor and Gentoo Penguins) was listed in FLIGHT for June 2010. As well as the Emperor Penguin appearing in the left-hand border of the sheet, there is a flying bird in the border which I have blown up separately. The silhouette suggests a Skua (or Jaeger) and the best fit for range and coloration is the pale morph of South Polar Skua, Stercorarius maccormicki.
Thank you Chris. I shall correct the id. in the March 2011 issue of FLIGHT.
The attitudes of the birds on the stamps are repeated with the same species in the border. Additionally, the border contains a distinctive flying Red Kite, Milvus milvus.
As well as appearing on the stamp, Black Parrot, Coreopsis nigra is the centre bird in the surrounds. The two outer birds in the surrounds are Gray-headed Lovebird, Agapornis canus.
Surinam continues its policy of batching a range of bird stamps in sheets and throwing in a set of labels for good measure. These labels tend to be smaller than the stamps and not so clearly drawn or coloured. However, the label on this 2009 sheetlet is clear enough as a Spangled Cotinga, Cotinga cayana.
The labels on this sheet are more problematic. Some identifications are offered below. I should appreciate some help with these.
The latest in this attractive series of composite sheets featuring nature conservation focuses on the Dolni Morava biosphere reserve. As well as the two stamps featuring a Wallcreeper and a Hoopoe, there is a label (top right) showing Eurasian Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus.
In the central gutter of this sheet of two sets of 6 birds there are three more bird images.
Bananaquit, Coereba flaveola - although this also could be a species of Tyrant-Flycatcher.
Incidentally, the Stamp News website (27 October) has the following report: The Netherlands Antilles which originally consist of five islands, Bonaire, Curacao, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba, ceased to exist on 10 October 2010. Curacao and St. Maarten will have the Dutch monarch as the head of state and will enjoy greater autonomy than before. The other three islands will remain as overseas territories of The Netherlands and will be known as the Dutch Caribbean Islands. All three territories will be issuing their own stamps.


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Spinning and gardening, as per usual. We got our house back to ourselves around noon yesterday. I hear Mr. Ink's mom is safely settling in her new home. I think it'll be a good change for her. The first thing we did once company was gone was gather up all the rotting wood and put it in the truck. This included time with the chainsaw attachment on the weed trimmer, as a lot of those wooden edgers wouldn't fit in the truck. Then we mowed, and headed off for a trip to the dump. Directly after that, we went to the place where we get our rocks, and got some rocks for a new project.
This is the area in which we are having erosion problems. One of the areas, that is. Our neighbor's property sits higher than ours, and when it rains, that rain just pours into our yard, and one good rain displaces the dirt from the garden onto our lawn. It's HIGHLY irritating. There's another issue as well. The neighbor has a long line of railroad ties behind that fence which hold a bed of lilies. But, there's a gap between the fence and the ties that no one takes care of. So, it's just an area for weeds which grow rampant, and through our fence. We are also hoping that this rock edging along the fence will help that little problem. The section of grass up there you see will eventually become garden space, so there'll be the line of rocks across the back, and then the edgers we've slowly been adding in front. Mr. Ink had to take out more plants in that garden, the former rudbeckia garden! The sedum is now almost gone. Mr. Ink replanted a small section of it, but I told him I wasn't the least bit attached to it anyhow. I'd just left it in to help with the erosion issue.
We then worked on a different garden section. Remember this mess we made when trying to remove the spiderwort?
Last night he decided he'd better do some stretches for his back before bed, so I told him I'd stay up with him, and knit while he did that. All of a sudden, I heard what sounded like sleeping. I look over and thought "He can't POSSIBLY have fallen asleep while stretching?!" But, it was true, he had. I decided to just wait it out, I continued knitting, and then when he woke up, just burst out laughing. That man works SO HARD around the yard. I am extremely grateful that I have someone in my life who participates in this at the level I do or beyond, meanwhile never acting like he's been nagged into doing so.
In spinning! I did pull out a new batt. It's a fat cat knits batt, from my personal spinning subscription. It has a ton of color, this picture is the inside and outside of the batt.
Pretty slick! I am enjoying it.
Despite the constant state of digging, and rearranging, the garden continues on. Here's my latest photo of caladium. This set with smaller leaves, but more leaves. Just as charming, in my opinion!
Naturally, just as much as I've got beauty, I've got pests. The japanese beetles are working hard to overtake my rose again, so that needs tending, and most of my in the ground petunias are being eaten by some sort of caterpillar. I found one that had chewed straight through a rosebud too! So, I'll need to get out there in a bit and figure out what to do about that. As of right now, I've just been hand picking the pests, but this morning it's looking like larger measures are now needed. Who knew that tending a large yard so carefully could also bring so much joy?
So much fun seeing what blended fiber looks like after spinning. Love the glads. Would love some of those colors as fiber!!
I love those stacked stone walls – and the sweet curves you give them. Very nice indeed.
I don't fall asleep knitting, but knitting often gives me a "nap attack" where I give in and go take a nap. However, when I first started to get comfortable with spinning, I was still a single parent with a young kid, and basically tired all the time. I'd find myself nodding off while spinning at my wheel. I always thought that a little odd!


It's not enough that we think about action. Thinking, reading, or talking will not complete the action for us. The only way to get what you want is to take action. The only way to be good at photography is to take a lot of pictures. The only way to be in shape is to exercise. Reading about new exercises or diet programs will not get you there. Only taking action will. You don't have to take large actions, a small step every day is enough, as long as you take the step.
People often ask how long it takes to form a new habit. But the question should be, "How many repetitions does it take to form a new habit?" It doesn't matter much long you repeat the action, it's all dependent on the number of repetitions. There is no clear answer to the question because the more you repeat an action, the more automatic it is. There is no magic number to strive for; however, after 40-50 repetitions, the action becomes quite automatic.


Otters is a family friendly swimming club for ages 4 to adults and is a fun learning experience in the water (which is aimed at building confidence). The club is run totally by volunteers and all our team are CRB checked and teachers are all ASA qualified.
We have teachers both on poolside and in the water. We have sessions on Sunday mornings and Monday and Wednesday evenings. As well as teaching swimming we also teach Lifesaving and water polo.


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How to Fill Out an I-9 Form (Step-by-Step)
By Barbara Weltman
What Is an I-9 Form?
Filling Out an I-9 Form
When you hire a new employee, you must verify that the person is legally eligible to work in the United States. Once you've made a job offer (but not before), the new employee must demonstrate eligibility to work in the U.S. by completing the I-9 Form, Employment Eligibility Verification.
As an employer it is your responsibility to see that this form from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is completed by the employee and you. Retain the form with your other employment records – do not file it with the government.
(For more on employers' responsibilities when hiring, see "8 Things Employers Aren't Allowed To Ask You.")
The I-9 form is designed to obtain information from new employees that demonstrates their eligibility to work legally in the U.S. No worker is exempt from having to complete the form.
The I-9 form is made up of three parts:
1. Part I: For the Employee, Establishing Identity
This part of the form is completed by the employee. It includes information such as the employee's full name, address, date of birth, Social Security number (if applicable), email address,and telephone number (the email address and phone number are optional).
This part is also used to attest – under penalty of perjury – that the person is legally eligible to work in the United States because he or she is:
A citizen
A nonresident national of the United States
A lawful permanent resident
An alien authorized to work in the U.S. The employee must enter the expiration date for this authorization, if applicable.
An employee who is an alien and authorized to work must enter the alien registration number (an "A-number" which is a unique 7-, 8-, or 9-digit number assigned to an alien) or Form I-94 admission number.
The employee must sign the form and date it. False statements can result in fines and/or imprisonment.
Some employees may need assistance to complete their portion of the form. If the employee is a minor or disabled (or needs translation), the person aiding in the completion of the form (preparer and/or translator) must also enter his/her name and address, as well as signing the form (also under penalty of perjury).
2. Part II: For the Employer, Reviewing the Employee's Documents
This part of the form is completed by the employer. It describes the documents that the employer has reviewed to verify eligibility of employment. The employer should take this action within three days of the first day of employment. The employer can — but is not required to — create a copy of the document(s) presented.
There are three lists of documents that can be used. The type of documents used dictate the portion of Part II that the employer must complete.
List A: The documents in this list establish both the employee's identity and employment authorization. An employee need only present one of the following forms to satisfy the document requirement:
U.S. passport (or U.S. passport code)
Permanent resident card ("green card") or alien registration receipt card (technically, the green card is Form I-551)
Foreign passport with a temporary I-551 stamp
Employment authorization document that contains a photograph (Form I-766)
For a non-immigrant alien authorized to work: a foreign passport and Form I-94 (or 94A) and an endorsement of the alien's non-immigrant status as long as it has not expired
Passport from the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands
List B: The documents in this list show the identity of the employee. If an employee does not have a document from List A, he or she must produce one document from List B, plus one document from List C (below).
Driver's license or ID card issued by a state (as long as it contains a photo ID and other personal information)
School ID with a photograph
Voter's registration card
U.S. military card or draft record
Military dependent's ID card
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine card
Native American tribal document
Driver's license issued by a Canadian government authority
For minors (under age 18) who cannot produce one of the documents in List B, alternative documents that are acceptable to prove the employee's identity include a school record or report card; client, doctor, or hospital record; or a day-care or nursery school record.
List C: This document establishes the employee's authorization to work in the United States. Again, if the employee cannot produce a document from List A, he or she must produce one from List B and one from List C.
Social Security account number card (unless the card says: not valid for employment, valid only for work with INS authorization, or valid for work only with DHS authorization)
Certification of birth abroad issued by the Department of State (Form FS-545)
Certification of report of birth issued by the Department of State (Form DS-1350)
Original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state, county, municipal authority, or territory of the U.S. that has an official seal
U.S. citizen ID card (Form I-197)
Identification Card for use of resident citizen in the United States (Form I-179)
Employment authorization document issued by the Department of Homeland Security
As in the case of the employee, employers must attest under penalty of perjury that they have reviewed the necessary documents, believe they are genuine and believe to the best of their knowledge that the employee is authorized to work in the U.S. In addition to signing the certification section, the employer must note the employee's first day of employment as well as other employer information (the name of the business, the title of the person signing the form and the business's address).
3. Part III: For the Employer, When Rehiring
This part of the form is also completed only by the employer, but is used only in the case of re-verifying when re-hiring an employee. If an employee is re-hired within three years of the date of the original I-9, the employer can opt to complete this section or a new I-9.
If it is necessary to complete this part, then the employer merely lists the name of the employee (or new name if the employee has had a name change) and date of re-hire. If the previous authorization of employment expired but has now been extended, enter information about the document establishing such authorization (document title, number and new employment authorization expiration date).
As in the case of the other parts, the employee must sign under penalty of perjury that he/she believes the document presented is genuine and that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.
Employers must retain I-9s for the later of three years from the date of hire or one year after the date employment ends. From time to time, the federal government may examine your employment records. If you fail to produce I-9s, you can be subject to civil and/or criminal penalties. Find more information about the I-9 from the "Handbook for Employers: Instructions for Completing Form I-9". For any further questions about the I-9, you can also consult with an employment law attorney.
(Business owners may also be interested in "Filling Out 1099 Forms" and "Filling Out Form 4562, Step-by-Step.")
Why the I-9 Matters to Employers
8 Things Employers Aren't Allowed to Ask You
Tax Laws & Regulations
The Purpose of the W-9 Form
How to Complete the Family and Medical Leave Act Paperwork
How To Report A Tax Cheat
Banking 101
Form 1078: Certificate of Alien Claiming Residence Definition Overview
Form 1078: Certificate of Alien Claiming Residence was an official document issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) permitting the undersigned to claim residency within the U.S. for income tax reporting purposes. The form was replaced by Form W-9 in the 1998 tax year.
The W-2 form reports an employee's annual wages and the amount of taxes withheld from his or her paycheck.
eIDV (Electronic Identity Verification)
eIDV (Electronic Identity Verification) is the use of public and private databases to quickly confirm whether an individual is who they claim to be.
IRS Form 1095-C Definition
Form 1095-C: Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax form reporting information about an employee's health coverage offered by an Applicable Large Employer.
What Is a Certificate of Origin (CO)?
A certificate of origin is a document declaring in which country a commodity or good was manufactured.
W-9 Form Definition
A W-9 form is an Internal Revenue Service form which is used to confirm a person's taxpayer identification number (TIN).


Miller's Science Space: Thanksgiving Break is here!
I don't know what I am more excited about...having a week off with my kids to play or having a week off from school to create more activities for my classroom kids and Teachers Pay Teachers!
What am I thankful for this year? I am thankful for a healthy, happy family, great friends, a husband who loves me "just the way I am," and a job I love. I am thankful for a place to find and share great teacher ideas, like Teachers Pay Teachers, where I can get wonderful products for my classroom and share ones I have found or made that work great. I am thankful for a teacher blogger community that supports one another and affirms that we are, indeed, doing the right thing in our classrooms and lives.
We had a Thanksgiving-themed day on Friday for our team (5 teachers), and I think the kids had a lot of fun. We also had career day that morning, along with the last day for kids to finish their math benchmarks, so we were busy.
In science, I had kids create a soil data disk from a soil sample from Plymouth Rock (our playground) with a brad, cardstock and a paper plate where they had to analyze a soil sample for it color, texture, ability to retain water, and it's ability to support life. Then they had to disguise the data disk to hide it from others at the First Thanksgiving. They came out really nice, and the kids had fun analyzing their samples and disguising them.
More bonuses, my sister stayed with us for 2 days, played with her niece and nephew while I put together a set of WED task cards, and even went with us to go see Santa. I love my sweet sister so very much! Here are the task cards I made while she was entertaining the little people.
It is a set of 20 task cards following Santa as he travels through the United States delivering presents, noticing landform changes, and getting a little side-tracked along the way. This is one of the things my kids will do the last week of school in December. Click the picture below to get to the cards.
I really hope my students like it as much as they liked Frankenstein's adventure without electricity for Halloween! I love doing themed stuff to help remind my kids that they can always have fun while learning; it does not always have to be an either/or kids of situation.
So jealous of your time off! We have school Monday, Tuesday, and a half day on Wednesday. Enjoy your time off - you deserve it!
Trudge through as best you can! Only 3 more weeks of teaching until Christmas break!


As a dating coach/expert, what do you think of the idea of dating someone who is still in the process of divorce?Do you advise your clients to take the date or run as quick as possible?You may learn that he still hopes to get back together one day.You may learn that a divorce will cost him a lot more money in alimony than he wants to pay.The trick is to know this and handle the situation properly.Don't Be Dishonest Guys hate anything that will scare women away because they know it reduces their odds, and no guy likes reduced odds.
For example: She will get past the "separated" label IF you show her you have things under control and aren't going to make her life miserable.
He wants a divorce from her and she's a massive pain to him, but he just won't take the steps to begin his divorce. I just want him to take the steps towards being legally separated from her.
Until recently, he was still paying her bills on top of his own (she refuses to get a job because she's a "musician.") She has custody of the kids and all he can talk about is getting custody of them, but I can't get him to begin to take the steps he needs to go through to get to what he wants. -Caitlin Your question reminds me of one I got a year ago, in which a man wrote in that his girlfriend wanted him to get a divorce, but he wouldn't because he was on his wife's healthcare. He was clearly in love, but he was caught between a rock and a hard place, because getting married would cost him tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills.
From time to time I will check out Evan Marc Katz's site to see what sort of dating-related questions he gets (and the resulting comments).


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On the first day of my tour of Bijapur, Gulbarga and Yadgit districts Talikoti and Muddebihal forts were on my list however I skipped the latter because it was slightly out of the way.
We were driving back from Dharwad to Hyderabad. My plan was to visit Bijapur, probably spend the night there and then continue the journey. Just as we approached Bagalkot, plans changed and we headed towards Kudala Sangama where we spent couple hours and then continued towards Bijapur. At Nidagundi I saw a board pointing direction towards Muddebihal. So our plan changed again.. I decided to visit Muddebihal to check out the fort ruins.
Muddebihal is taluqa headquarters town. The town has grown out of the fort itself.. in fact the localities in and around the fort are tightly packed with a network of narrow streets. Driving a four-wheeler through the narrow gullies wasn't easy.
Here's a snap-shot of from Wikimapia screen, within the black circle is Muddebihal fort ruins. There are seven bastions and some rampart walls surviving. Probably there were seven or eight more bastions i.e. 15 bastions originally.
This is one of the surviving gateways into the fort area. We went through it, barely 100 meters in the street got too narrow for a car. We turned back.. Close to this gateway is an ancient shrine under a Neem tree.
I left my car near the largest bastion, Pushpa chose to remain in the car rather then roam the filthy streets under the blazing Sun. A local volunteered to take me to the bastion. There's hardly any space between houses, ruins, gutters and what not :( No chance of taking a picture of the whole bastion. In this photo, under the open space is a wide gutter.. on the left is the fort area and on the right are recently built structures.
The fort area is completely encroached, even some portions of rampart walls. My guide spoke to one of the house owners who let me go to the terrace to take pictures. On the bastion top is a Hindu shrine.
The bastion is well built..
Portion of surviving rampart walls.
There's no information online about Muddebihal's history. With its proximity to Talikoti fort, Muddebihal fort might have been used as a garrison during great battle between the five Muslim armies and VIjayanagara army. The battle which brought the downfall of Vijayanagara is said to be fought in the plains between Talikoti, Rakkasgi and Tangadgi. Also close by is the island hill fort Jaladurga. The island sits in river Krishna's path, creating two streams which flow around the hill and merge into each other.
From Muddebihal we head towards Bijapur..
Thank you, Noorul Mubin Nadaf.
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CDC investigating TB outbreak linked to spinal surgeries
Jacob Knutson
Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria under and electronic microscope in 2006. Photo: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images
State and federal health agencies are investigating a tuberculosis outbreak among more than 100 people who had spinal surgeries this spring that involved the use of a bone repair product potentially contaminated by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the species of bacteria that causes the disease, according to the Washington Post.
Why it matters: Eight people who were given the malleable bone putty developed by Aziyo, a regenerative medicine company, died after their surgeries, though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are still determining the patients' deaths.
Aziyo's bone repair product, called FiberCel, contains processed human tissue sourced from cadavers.
The company announced on June 2 that it recalled a batch of the product that had been sourced from a single donor after it became aware of post-surgical infections in patients treated with putty from that specific lot.
Aziyo said it does not believe other batches of FiberCel were affected, though Medtronic, which distributes the product, suspended all new deliveries until the investigations are complete.
By the numbers: The CDC said the 154 containers of that batch had been sent to 37 facilities in 20 states between March 3 and April 2 and that 136 units were implanted into 113 patients, according to the Post.
Tuberculosis can affect any part of the body but usually attacks the lungs, though not everyone exposed to the bacteria becomes infected.
The CDC still recommended that all patients who received the bone repair products be treated for tuberculosis even if they are not showing symptoms.
Products like FiberCel are generally not tested for the bacteria that causes tuberculosis because infections of this kind rarely occur through bone grafts. The last known incident happened in 1953, according to the Post.
The big picture: A patient who developed tuberculosis after a spinal fusion operation on April 13 in which Aziyo's product was used sued the Delaware-based company this week.