More and more OEMs demand that suppliers document their quality efforts from start to finish. We encourage companies to examine their calibration programs, identify their weaknesses and improve wherever possible.
Therefore, calibration systems must offer more than just calibration. As systems are customizable, they can be as simple or as complicated as you need. Generally, companies have various gages and tools, from handhelds to permanent fixtures, which all need calibrating. Tracking and documenting your instruments is equally important.
Historically, calibration has been viewed as a financial headache and a logistics nightmare. The expense of tracking, scheduling, shipping, instrument downtime, and the actual calibration service really adds up. Now, companies who implement some form of in-house calibration are finding that the systems pay for themselves in short order.
A gage that doesn't read accurately or repeat can compromise the integrity of a quality control program. Inaccurate gages destroy confidence in measured results and ultimately can result in the production of nonconforming parts. Gage calibration should be viewed as an investment and is the foundation of a comprehensive Quality Program.
It's important that you schedule an annual inspection of your measuring instruments and review all of your calibration certificates as part of an effective quality control program. By incorporating this yearly task, you can document all upcoming and future expiration dates as well as work out an annual calibration plan that best fits your production schedule.
There are no rules that globally dictate how often measuring instruments should be inspected. However, calibration should occur at regular intervals; regular is the operative word here. One benefit of regular calibration is that it provides a historical record of performance, in other words, whenever an instrument is calibrated, that data should be compared with the historical data to determine if the calibration interval should be shortened or lengthened.
There are some general calibration interval guidelines. Calibration should occur at intervals determined on the basis of instrument manufacturers' recommendations, stability, purpose, usage and history of repeatability. Recalibration should also be performed whenever an event occurs that places the accuracy of the instrument in doubt.
Other than the basics of part measurement, setting and calibration of gages…do you have an idea of what capabilities you want from an in-house system?
Do you need to print your own certificates?
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If many of your gages need less accuracy or just setting, then consider a basic shop floor system. However, accuracy is not the only requirement. Don't overlook another significant cost saver- versatility. A versatile system should operate as a gage setting master, which avoids the purchase and storing of expensive standard sets. Not to mention, a linear measurement function is proven to be indispensable.
Phase 3: Consider Your Work Environment and Available Space. If you need a shop floor machine, it should be durable enough to withstand the environmental rigors and increased usage found in a shop. Higher accuracy machines require a more controlled lab environment, e.g. temperature control, air quality, trained operators, and well defined procedures.
No matter what type of environment, equipment size is a consideration. Do you have room for a device with a large footprint? Or does a table-top or mountable unit fit better?
Phase 4: Determine Your Budget and Shop Your Options. Once your evaluation is complete, investigate all available options. Typically, companies with various gages balance their calibration program between in-house, OEM, and third party services.
Most customers who have a variety of gage types strike a balance in their calibration program by keeping some of the services in-house, contracting some to an independent service and sending the rest to the OEM. The division is determined to a certain extent by cost, but more importantly by the level of instrument accuracy required and the need for specialized calibration.
1. Set up your own calibration laboratory and perform gage calibration in-house.
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3. Return gages to the original manufacturer for calibration.
Returning gages to Gagemaker for calibration services ensures the gage is brought back to manufacturer standards. The level of instrument accuracy required, repairs needed, as well as the need for specialized calibration equipment are the most common factors for choosing this route. However, all gages in need of repair must be returned to the OEM to ensure the gage is returned to its original form and remains within warranty. Gagemaker Professional Calibration and Repair Services inspect, calibrate, repair, track and certify gages as well as your in-house dimensional calibration equipment. Beware of unauthorized repair services as they can alter your gage reliability.
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By evaluating what equipment you have and what needs to be set, calibrated or measured, Gagemaker can help you build your customized company calibration mix…and work within your budget.
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anyways!! some 親たち are assuming an air of total indifference to the matterすぎてビビる!っていうかthey are lacking in a sense of maternal responsibility!!! 子供は子供。仕方ないとも思う。BUT!! please, please, please look at them. please pay attention to your children.
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The Rosary Girls
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PALM SUNDAY, 11:55 PM
There is a wintry sadness about this one, a deep-rooted melancholy that belies her seventeen years, a laugh that never fully engages any sort of inner joy. Perhaps there is none.
You see them all the time on the street; the one walking alone, books clutched tightly to her breast, eyes cast earthward, ever adrift in thought. She is the one strolling a few paces behind the other girls, content to accept the rare morsel of friendship tossed her way.The one who babysits her way through all the milestones of adolescence.The one who refuses her beauty, as if it were elective.
Her name is Tessa Ann Wells.
She smells like fresh-cut flowers.
"I cannot hear you," I say.
". . . lordaswiddee," comes the tiny voice from the chapel. It sounds as if I have awakened her, which is entirely possible. I took her early Friday morning, and it is now nearly midnight on Sunday. She has been praying in the chapel, more or less nonstop.
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It is not a formal chapel, of course, merely a converted closet, but it is outfitted with everything one needs for reflection and prayer.
"This will not do," I say."You know that it is paramount to derive meaning from each and every word, don't you?"
From the chapeclass="underline" "Yes."
"Consider how many people around the world are praying at this very moment.Why should God listen to those who are insincere?"
I lean closer to the door."Would you want the Lord to show you this sort of contempt on the day of rapture?"
"Good," I reply."What decade?"
It takes a few moments for her to answer. In the darkness of the chapel, one must proceed by feel.
Finally, she says:"Third."
"Begin again."
I light the remainder of the votives. I finish my wine. Contrary to what many believe, the rites of the sacraments are not always solemn undertakings, but rather are, many times, cause for joy and celebration.
I am just about to remind Tessa when, with clarity and eloquence and import, she begins to pray once more:
"Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee . . ."
Is there a sound more beautiful than a virgin at prayer?
"Blessed art thou amongst women . . ."
I glance at my watch. It is just after midnight.
"And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus . . ."
It is time.
"Holy Mary, mother of God . . ."
I take the hypodermic from its case.The needle gleams in the candlelight. The Holy Spirit is here.
"Pray for us sinners . . ."
The Passion has begun.
"Now and at the hour of our death . . ."
I open the door and step into the chapel.
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MONDAY, 3:05 A M
There is an hour known intimately to all who rouse to meet it, a time when darkness sheds fully the cloak of twilight and the streets fall still and silent, a time when shadows convene, become one, dissolve. A time when those who suffer disbelieve the dawn.
Every city has its quarter, its neon Golgotha.
In Philadelphia, it is known as South Street.
This night, while most of the City of Brotherly Love slept, while the
rivers flowed mutely to the sea, the flesh peddler rushed down South Street like a dry, blistering wind. Between Third and Fourth Streets he pushed through a wrought-iron gate, walked down a narrow alleyway, and entered a private club called Paradise. The handful of patrons scattered about the room met his gaze, then immediately averted their eyes. In the peddler's stare they saw a portal to their own blackened souls, and knew that if they engaged him, even for a moment, the understanding would be far too much to bear.
To those who knew his trade, the peddler was an enigma, but not a puzzle anyone was eager to solve.
He was a big man, well over six feet tall, with a broad carriage and large, coarse hands that promised reckoning to those who crossed him. He had wheat-colored hair and cold green eyes, eyes that would spark to bright cobalt in candlelight, eyes that could take in the horizon with one glance, missing nothing. Above his right eye was a shiny keloid scar, a ridge of ropy tissue in the shape of an inverted V. He wore a long black leather coat that strained against the thick muscles in his back.

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DBS and VNS
Neurosurgery for mental disorder (NMD)
Explains what NMD is, what the operation is like, possible side effects and alternative surgical treatments. Also covers the law around consent to treatment by NMD.
About NMD
The NMD operation
NMD side effects
Access to NMD
Consent to NMD
Toggle navigation Neurosurgery for mental disorder (NMD)
What alternatives are there?
There are two surgical alternatives to NMD. Unlike NMD, they do not cause permanent damage to brain tissue (this means they can be reversed). These are:
deep brain stimulation (DBS)
vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)
What is DBS?
DBS is a type of brain surgery. It has been used as a treatment for:
severe depression that has not been helped by other treatments
long-term OCD that has not been helped by other treatments
movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has produced clinical guidelines for the use of DBS in Parkinson's disease, but not for depression or OCD. This is because there is a lack of evidence on how safe or effective DBS is at treating mental health problems.
How does DBS work?
If you have DBS, you will be given a local or a general anaesthetic. A stereotactic frame is used to implant electrodes (insulated wires that conduct electricity) in your brain, but, instead of destroying the cells, the electrodes are left in place and used to stimulate a small area of your brain.
Wires lead just under your skin from your brain to a stimulator (similar to a pacemaker), which is set in your chest wall, and is programmed to deliver electrical stimulation.
With both depression and OCD you might find DBS helpful while the stimulation is turned on, but your problems could return when it is turned off.
What are the side effects of DBS?
wound infection after the operation
complications if the equipment goes wrong, such as problems with the stimulator
complications as a result of the surgery such as bleeding in the brain and seizures
an increase in symptoms of depression and anxiety
hypomania
Some people have reported experiencing suicidal feelings after DBS but this is thought to be quite rare and it is not known whether it is caused by the surgery itself or the mental health problems that they are having treatment for.
Also, having the DBS implants means that you cannot be treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
Where is DBS performed?
DBS is performed in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, as well as the NMD centre in Dundee.
What is VNS?
VNS is a type of brain surgery, used in rare cases to treat:
severe depression that hasn't been helped by other treatments
epilepsy (a neurological disorder that can cause seizures)
There is some research that shows that VNS can help to reduce the symptoms of severe depression hasn't been helped by other treatments.
However, VNS is not currently recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for the treatment of mental health problems because there is not enough research on its safety and how effective it is.
How does VNS work?
A device called a generator is implanted in your chest, with electrodes connected to the vagus nerve in your neck area. The device sends timed pulses to your vagus nerve, which has branches from many organs of your body to your brain. The procedure is carried out under general or local anaesthetic.
What are the side effects of VNS?
sore throat difficulties breathing
changes in your voice
Reducing the intensity or the frequency of the electrical pulses from the generator implanted in your chest may help to reduce the side effects that you experience.
Where is VNS performed?
VNS is more widely available than DBS, but it is still only offered in specialist centres by experienced staff. As it's used most commonly to treat epilepsy, VNS may be more likely to be performed in centres where there is a specialist epilepsy clinic.
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This information was published in February 2018. We will revise it in 2021.


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Mark Milligan's experience will be crucial for a young Socceroos line-up. Picture: AAP Image/Darren England.
Arnie's young guns have a point to prove
by Robbie Slater
3rd Sep 2019 11:45 AM
WELCOME to the future.
The Socceroos are back in action, but even some of our diehard supporters might struggle to know too much detail about some of the players Graham Arnold has picked to kick off the World Cup qualifying campaign.
A dozen of the 23 picked to face Kuwait on September 10 have 10 caps or less, and we have to hope that they show the ability and temperament to stat racking up more.
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Because there's only a handful of names who could come back in once injuries and fitness permit - Tom Rogic, Daniel Arzani, Martin Boyle, Andrew Nabbout, maybe Robbie Kruse.
But beyond that, these are the faces we have to put our faith in.
Really, this is a squad being picked for a year's hence, as much as to face Kuwait on September 10.
The first round of World Cup qualifiers should be relatively straightforward. We've had issues against Kuwait in the past, but a group containing Chinese Taipei and Nepal should be comfortable.
Adam Taggart is back in the Socceroos squad after a red-hot run of form in Korea. Picture: Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images.
But along the way, these kids will be tested in terms of pitches, travel, conditions, hostile crowds. Get used to all that, prove it doesn't affect you, and suddenly you have a slightly more battle-hardened group ready for the second round of qualifiers against the big beasts of Asia.
Our past two long-term coaches, Ange Postecoglou and Arnie, have preached the importance of allowing players to grow into international football. It's a different kind of game, especially when your main experience is lower-tier club football.
Many of this group have very little international acumen to speak of, because of our miserable record at junior ages in recent years. Every time the U17s, or the U20s, or the Olyroos fail to qualify for a tournament - or don't go, for cost-cutting reasons - that's another chunk taken out of their learning.
It's like they failed a maths test, and were penalised by missing subsequent maths lessons.
Former Brisbane Roar attacker Brandon Borello has performed strongly this season for SC Freiburg. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images.
So there may well be some stumbles along the way, but in the end these boys have to be given, and have to take, this chance to shine.
We could get a bolter come through later in qualifying, such as the way Arzani forced his way into the World Cup reckoning in 2018, but don't count on it.
Alarms have been raised about the likelihood of Australia qualifying for 2026 - but this group has a more urgent assignment to attend to.
SOCCEROOS SQUAD (v KUWAIT):
Mustafa Amini (AGF Aarhus, Denmark), Aziz Behich (Istanbul Başakşehir, Turkey), Brandon Borrello (SC Freiburg, Germany), Milos Degenek (Red Star Belgrade, Serbia), Apostolos Giannou (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus), Craig Goodwin (Al-Wehda, Saudi Arabia), Rhyan Grant (Sydney FC, Australia), Ajdin Hrustic (FC Groningen, Netherlands), Jackson Irvine (Hull City, England), James Jeggo (Austria Wien, Austria), Mitchell Langerak (Gk) (Nagoya Grampus, Japan), Mathew Leckie (Hertha BSC, Germany), Massimo Luongo (Sheffield Wednesday, England), Awer Mabil (FC Midtylland, Denmark), Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City FC, Australia), Mark Milligan (Southend United, England), Aaron Mooy (Brighton & Hove Albion, England), Andrew Redmayne (Gk) (Sydney FC, Australia), Mathew Ryan (Gk) (Brighton & Hove Albion, England), Trent Sainsbury (Maccabi Haifa, Israel), Brad Smith (Seattle Sounders FC, United States of America), Harry Souttar (Fleetwood Town, England), Adam Taggart (Suwon Bluewings, Korea Republic)
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The pre-release track "Dancing Queen" is a remake of "Mercy" by Duffy, along with its MV earlier, which included tesasers of the new images of the girls we can expect to see in 2013.
Even though the teaser images were meant to help fans build up excitement until the January 1st release, it seems many fans are going wild already.
Check out Seohyun's teaser photos below.


In this lesson I'm gonna show you how to play the intro riff of this song. This riff features some very heavy vibrato and is based on the notes in the Em pentatonic scale. It's there in the intro and after each time they go through the form. It's also used as the ending of the song.


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What's the best case scenario for a coronavirus vaccine?
By John Hammontree|2020-07-21T23:07:20-05:00July 20, 2020|Health, Podcast, Reckon Interview, Story|
Coronavirus cases are on the rise in the South. Much of the region has been designated as a "red zone." That's the bad news.
The good news? Globally, some vaccinations are starting to see encouraging results in human trials. But when will we see those publicly available?
This week, on the Reckon Interview, we're speaking with Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, the Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine.
She's on the frontlines of the battle against the virus and walks us through what we know now that we didn't know in March, what activities we should and should not feel comfortable doing right now, whether it's possible to safely return to school or football stadiums, addresses some of the biggest myths about the virus and discusses the earliest possible hope for a vaccine.
You can download and listen to the whole conversation on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Subscribe today so you don't miss out on the rest of the season.
The whole conversation may address many of your biggest questions about the virus, but here are a few excerpts to get you started.
On the increased strain on Alabama's hospitals
I'm very worried right now. We're not a huge state. We don't have a huge number of hospitals, particularly in the most hard-hit Black Belt areas, in particular, of the state, right. That's why Montgomery and Tuscaloosa are struggling particularly with hospital and ICU capacity. I'm really worried about it.
I think that right now hospitals are handling it. But, you know, earlier this week, I heard that Huntsville hospital had 111 patients with COVID. Well, UAB had 85. We're a considerably bigger hospital than Huntsville, and you know, everybody's managing. But I would say we are getting close to the razor's edge of mostly capacity, not just beds. And I really wish people would remember it takes healthcare workers in force to take care of patients with COVID.
Remember, about 20 to 25% of people who are sick enough to come into the hospital with COVID infection, end up going into the intensive care unit and a fair proportion of those, maybe about half, end up requiring mechanical ventilation or being intubated on a ventilator. Those people, particularly if you want to give them the state-of-the-art care, which requires proning or moving them around pretty frequently, they require very high level of skilled nursing care, one on one.
And our healthcare workforce is not inexhaustible. It's a really intensive physical ask. And it's also a big emotional ask because you're having people in the trenches being exposed every day. Remember, patients can't see family, they can't see friends, because of the rules of trying to keep everybody safe. So, the emotional burden on care providers in those settings is huge. So, we're really worried about that. And we're, you know, we're hiring new nurses. I know at UAB we are. We are certainly hiring people who are coming in from other places.
When people talk about bed capacity, ventilator capacity, obviously that's critical, but if you don't have enough skilled people who are not exhausted and not completely demoralized to take care of patients, then you're going to be in double jeopardy.
On the best-case scenario for a possible vaccine
The Phase One study that was reported in New England Journal – what a Phase One study is, for people who don't know, is really a first in-humans safety study. And that's why it includes such a small number of people, only 45 people. And you want to enroll very healthy people who are going to be very unlikely to experience any consequences of the vaccine. And that's really super important because the first time you're putting anything into anybody is a huge risk.
And I want to call out the people who participate in vaccine trials. To me, they are true public health heroes. I mean, these are people who, you know, you never know what's going to happen and they went ahead and stepped forward and we have a lot of gratitude that's owed to them.
So anyway, Phase One study, it's called open label trial, meaning everybody knew that they were going to get a vaccine. It's a dose escalation trial, meaning when you first start you really don't have, other than what you know from data in animals, what the appropriate dosing is. They give a small group of 15 people each of three different gradually escalating doses. And that tries to give you a sense of how safe and well tolerated the vaccine is and what the immune response is to each of those doses. Incredibly well done. Safely done.
And what it looked like was that the people in the highest dose group actually, after a second vaccination, really produced good levels of what looked like the right kind of antibody.
And when I say the right kind of antibody…remember the visual of the coronavirus, right? It's that ball with all those spikes coming out and you've seen toys of it and models of it. The antibodies, remember, are formed to every single part of that surface. So, it's not just a single antibody that gets made to anything your immune system responds to. Everybody makes sometimes hundreds, sometimes thousands of antibodies, even to a single virus like that. Because they all have very small surface components that your body's capable of reacting to.
So it's not just a matter of making antibody to the virus, it's a matter of making the right antibody. And that means the antibody, that's going to be able to take the virus out before it infects you. So it has to be able to bind to the right part of the virus, it has to be able to bind very closely and it has to be able to have a sustained enough effect on that virus to really take it out. So what we think is the target that is the most appropriate for that job is the spike protein and that's that spiky thing that comes out that you can see out of the virus. There's a part of it that seems to be the most important. When they looked at the kinds of antibodies that would confer what we called neutralizing antibody, which means it neutralizes the virus, it takes it out, again in the lab.
So remember, people get the vaccine, we get their serum and their cells after they get it, and then we go back to the lab and test what they've made against the virus. That's how we do it. We don't expose people at this stage to the virus ever, you know, we really don't do anything that is not super safe.
So bottom line, I think that this is very, very cautiously good information.
What's really critical is your second question: what is the timeline? I emphasize Phase One. So one incredible thing I think people should realize is, you know, we're sitting here six months after really finding out more about this virus than we knew and hearing about its genetic sequence, right, seven months after hearing about the outbreak in Wuhan and we have a Phase One Study in the New England Journal, which is truly unprecedented. There has never been any case like this in my experience in medicine for an infectious disease. So that's pretty remarkable.
But the caveat is that you now have to escalate this to a Phase Two or a Phase Three study, that's when you start to bring the vaccine into larger groups of people, include people ideally who are at significant risk from getting the infection. So for us, that means a lot of our vulnerable populations. And it means a lot of older people, since we know age is the principal determinant really of mortality from this virus.
Imagine now, going to a Phase three, we are actually skipping Phase Two for this vaccine. Phase Two, normally would be like a 500 to 800-person trial, where you start to expose people to the vaccine and the placebo, right? The placebo being a non-active comparator. And nobody knows what you get. The person who injects you doesn't know. The participant doesn't know. And then you follow people out and you see was it safe and what kind of immune markers that I talked about before did it generate, right? This is so urgent that we can't even afford to plan a 500 to800-person trial. We are planning at the end of July. We are planning to enroll 30,000 people in a Phase Three study of the Moderna vaccine, probably starting next week. And that will happen globally…And then you follow them forward. And you see what happens.
Now, the question people have is, are you going to be able to see if it works in real world time, in terms of getting COVID? Or is it just going to be another immune marker study? With that many people, with this much transmission, we should be able to get a signal of whether or not it's efficacious, and that is the goal.
So now you're going to say, well, when is that? Well, you can imagine that enrolling 30,000 people in a study like this, and how long are you going to follow them? My sense is that you're going to have to follow people for a year, at least.
Although, again, if people are getting exposed, things may happen faster. And you know, you're going to be looking at the data periodically. So maybe they'll stop the study early, if it looks good. But let's say we start at the end of July and let's say by some miracle we enroll at least half of the group by the end of the year, part of its going to depend on how enthusiastic people are going to be. I would be first in line. So best case scenario, maybe you get a bunch of people enrolled by the end of this year, you follow them into next year, and maybe, maybe you can get a signal/answer that is definitive, or at least strong enough that you can say, let's move this out wider by the fall or winter of next year.
So, we're easily looking at late '21. Absolutely.
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Cairo, 14 October 2019 – The filmmakers of "Between Two Seas" began the countdown to release the film in theaters on Wednesday, October 16th. The film is the product of a joint collaboration between the National Council for Women, UN Women, Axeer and development partners. "Between Two Seas" is written by Mariam Naoum, directed by Anas Tolba, screenplay by Amani Tunisian and starring Fatma Adel, Yara Jubran, Tharaa Jubail, Mahmoud Fares, Arfa Abdel Rasoul and Lubna Wans.
The story revolves around a short visit by Zahra to her town in a suburb of Cairo, where her daughter is exposed to a tragic accident, after which Zahra seeks to gain her daughter's right and insists on completing her education and benefiting her community. The film highlights the various societal issues facing women, especially in rural areas.
The film's official song entitled "Stronger than Before" performed by Egyptian artists Hany Adel and Fatma Adel was launched yesterday on social media platforms and it is dedicated by Hany Adel as part of his support to the film.
It is worth mentioning that "Between Two Seas" has won six awards so far during its tour in regional and international festivals, winning two awards at the Aswan International Women's Film Festival; the Nout Award for Best Supporting Women's Issues; and the Best Director Award from the Film Career Syndicate. The film also won two awards for best director Anas Tolba, the best screenplay award from the Taza International Diversity Film Festival in Morocco, in addition to the Certificate of Achievement and the best film award from the Brooklyn International Film Festival. It has also been screened at a number of festivals in Europe.
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Cordelia started dancing at Leanne Hughes Theatre school in her hometown. At the age of 16 she was awarded a full scholarship to Laine Theatre Arts and graduated in 2012.
Cordelia's first engagement with Matthew Bourne's New Adventures was dancing the Italian and Spanish Princesses and The Girlfriend in the 2013-14 Swan Lake tour. She has also performed as Mercedes, Frankie and Lana in the 2015 tour of The Car Man. Most recently Cordelia performed as Victoria Page and Nadia in The Red Shoes and is now touring with Cinderella playing the title role of Cinderella and Betty.


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Q: can any one suggest how to design custom datetimepicker in winform application Need help
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A: The one you are showing is from the company Telerik. They make custom UI for different frameworks.
But to answer your question. You will have to make a custom usercontrol.
With dynamic clickable labels/links for your days, months and years.
You could inherit from the DateTimePicker Class and uses different methods to do what you want to do.
In my opinion it's really a lot of work to make it looks "nicer". I hope this answers your question.

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Fourteen Pensacola State students were inducted into Sigma Beta Delta international honor society this spring.
Tawada English, Alton Flowers, Beverly D. Huching, Stephanie Hutto, Donna Jernigan, Kara Ann Jernigan, Alexa Jordan, Jason G. Mallery, Jennifer Ojeda, Hillary Percivalle, Jimmy Pham, Adriana Picard, Malaysia Saterfield and Kristen Villarreal were inducted into the society for business, management and administration majors during a ceremony held April 23 at Chadbourne Library.
Nine of the 14 inductees attended the ceremony.
Malaysia Satterfield, Kristen Villarreal, Jennifer Ojeda, Tawada English, Hillary Percivalle, Adriana Pinard, Alton Flowers, Kara Ann Jernigan and Donna Jernigan were among 14 Pensacola State students inducted into Sigma Beta Delta honor society this spring.


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3 Essential Points of the IEEE's AI Ethics Proposal
William McKinney Dec 21, 2016 at 1:36 pm GMT
William McKinney
Dec 21, 2016 at 1:36 pm GMT
IEEE | ieee.org.uiowa.edu
The IEEE has recently published a set of ethical guidelines for the future of AI development. The guidelines aim to make sure that algorithms are made to benefit humanity as a whole, especially in sensitive roles such as driverless cars and medical care. Here are a few points covered in the article, as well as a brief discussion of the ethical issues surrounding the development of advanced AI algorithms.
AI algorithms are a burgeoning new technology, and like any new technological development, they require regulation to make sure that they remain beneficial to humanity as a whole. In comes the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) . Recently the organization released the first draft of a document called Ethically Aligned Design, where the thoughts of more than 100 industry leaders were collected to create guidelines for the future of AI ethics.
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The guidelines comprise 136 pages and can be read here. In it, you'll find a discussion of issues ranging from autonomous weapons systems to a methodological guide to ethical research. Here's a brief rundown of three essential sections in the AI ethics document:
1. AI Ethics Need to Respect Human Rights
Multiple humanitarian issues are surrounding the rise of advanced AI. For example, as automation becomes more sophisticated, people have an increased potential to lose their job to an AI.
The employment structures of the world will be heavily stressed by the speed at which technological change is occurring, and various regulatory bodies will need to take this shift into account when making legislation and policy so that they can respect humans' right to employment without slowing down the march of innovation.
2. Advanced AI Will Need to Operate Transparently
When AI are put into sensitive positions that could potentially decide the fate of a human life, it is important to be able to track every movement and decision of that AI.
The IEEE notes that as there is no organization dedicated to the independent review of algorithmic operations, developers should ensure that AI programs are created by "a multidisciplinary and diverse group of individuals." The hope is that such a group would be more able to cover all potential AI ethics issues that arise from their research.
3. Somebody Needs to be Accountable for Automated Decisions
The final section of the document details the need to improve accountability and verifiability in intelligent systems. Machine learning implies that the actions of AI aren't pre-programmed, rather they are decided on by any given algorithm based on the information they have at hand. In other words, some AI programs are going to be making judgment calls when they act, and this gives rise to a host of legal and ethical decisions that lawmakers will need to consider as the technology flourishes.
"In other words, AI will independently make judgment calls."
Machine learning implies that the actions of AI aren't pre-programmed, rather they are decided on by any given algorithm based on the information they have at hand. In other words, AI will independently make judgment calls. This gives rise to a host of legal and ethical decisions that lawmakers will need to consider as the technology flourishes.
Trudging on Into the Future
Morality depends on respecting a set of absolutes. Yet, the variability of complex situations makes a set of absolute rules impossible in the world. The only constant in our world is change.
For example, 'Do not kill' is a common law in many societies. However, would you obey that law if someone is holding a gun to your mother's head? We can make rules, but they aren't actually absolute. How do we make AI that can understand the rules as well as the exceptions?
"The only constant in our world is change."
We may be able to use quantum computing to allow an algorithm to generate every possible action and response to a given situation, but a more human-like discretion is hard to imprint.
The IEEE AI ethics guidelines are a step in the right direction toward solving these problems, and with any hope, the developers of AI will pay attention. Just like humans need support structures to learn their morals and ethics, so do AI.
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What to Do With Your Government – Foreign Courts Doing Business Here! Fraud!
In our last post, "Your Government", we outlined the structure of the American Government as it is supposed to be, and noted how it in fact is.
A major component of our government, the so-called "Federal United States" has been missing in action for 150 years, together with the national-level States of States and their Confederation of States doing business as the States of America.
As a result, the British-controlled Territorial United States and their Territorial United States Congress has secretively usurped upon our rightful government and exercised delegated powers never assigned to them. This is a Gross Breach of Trust, fraud, conspiracy against the actual Federal Constitution, and usurpation against the actual government owed to The United States.
The British interlopers have made abundant use of semantic deceits including deliberate omissions, such as calling the Territorial United States "the United States" so as to confuse it with The United States, and other similar names deceits, such as calling its own Territorial United States franchise "the State of Ohio" and substituting it for the Federal State of State known as "The State of Ohio".
These actions are deliberate and purposeful and malicious and meant to cause confusion, not only here in America, but throughout the world. As a result of these deceits, Americans have been blamed for British war-mongering. As a result, American blood has been spilled and American resources have been spent at the behest of foreign powers, who have been content to sit back and let Americans bear the cost and take the blame.
We have every right and provocation to blow Britain off the face of the Earth, and in view of the misery and expense that this tiny country has caused to us and practically every other country on the globe, we would be well-advised to do so, were it not for the fact that millions of innocent Brits, Scots, Irish, and Welsh have suffered as much and more than we have.
They should not have to suffer for the guile and criminality of their government any more than we should. We will leave that thought with them and give them the benefit of our research and moral support, even as we take up the necessity of cleaning our own house and setting things in order.
Before we depart the international venue, however, we wish to point out the necessity of divesting Prince Philip of his ill-gotten gains, the $950 T in "Life Force Value Annuity Bonds" that were misappropriated as part of the bankruptcy of CANADA. That money/credit belongs to generations of Americans and Canadians and indeed, to people from around the world, who have been defrauded by the British Government and the Royal Family and the British Crown. A prompt and generous settlement is in order.
The sovereign power of this country is vested in its people and in their states, doing business as The United States. Their sovereign power in international and global jurisdictions is held by The United States of America.
The United States is a union of unincorporated states occupying the soil jurisdiction of this country. It's member states are: maine, ohio, florida, et alia.
The United States of America is similarly a union of unincorporated States called a "Federation of States". It's members are: Maine, Ohio, Florida, et alia.
Additionally, there is supposed to be a Federal Union operating as a "Confederation of States" doing business as the "States of America", exercising powers delegated to them by The United States of America. It's member states are: The State of Maine, The State of Ohio, The State of Florida, et alia.
There isn't supposed to be any such thing as a Territorial State of State, nor is there supposed to be any version of Municipal STATE OF STATE in operation anywhere on our shores. .
Our Federal Constitution, "The Constitution for the united States of America" has always forbidden the participation of persons holding titles from foreign governments. This prohibition was strengthened and given teeth by an Amendment to the Federal Constitution, called "The Titles of Nobility Amendment" which was ratified by The States of States in 1819.
As a result, no Bar Association Members may vote on any matter directly affecting the powers delegated to the Federal United States, much less any matter affecting the land jurisdiction States that are members of The United States of America.
Members of the Territorial United States Congress who are Bar Association attorneys must immediately and permanently recuse themselves from participation in debate, discussion, elections, and voting processes impacting these (our) United States.
This requirement of our States of the Union will immediately disqualify the bulk of the members of the Territorial United States Congress, who as Bar Attorneys hold the Title of Nobility of "Esquire" from the Queen, and who are specifically prohibited from taking part in our government, though they may continue to participate in the affairs of the Territorial United States Government.
The members of the Territorial United States Congress must also be prevailed upon to accept: (1) the immediate return of all the assets of the original Confederation States of States which have been moth-balled and managed as "State" trusts doing business as "Oregon State" and "Wisconsin State" to the control of The United States of America [Unincorporated]; (2) action providing for the orderly closure and removal of Territorial State of State franchises and Municipal STATE OF STATE franchise operations and their associated Court Systems; (3) Cessation of the improper and illegal process of registering American babies as [Territorial] United States Citizens, which is a crime of human trafficking, kidnapping, fraud, and inland piracy.
Either that, or they, together with all their Territorial Governors, must be arrested and detained on severity of criminal charges. We are willing to allow that as we were left uninformed of the true circumstance, even members of Congress must be given the benefit of a doubt— however, continuance of these errors and omissions once discovered must be considered a Gross Breach of Trust amounting to High Treason and those who would continue to undermine and subvert our lawfully established government must be routed out like so many rats being removed from a grain storage.
All American children born on the land of the actual soil jurisdiction states must be immediately reclassified as lawful State Citizens and American Nationals with no further false presumption of Territorial United States Citizenship or Municipal citizenship allowed.
The above measures are measures set forth for the Officers of the branches of the Federal Government, most especially for the Executives and Military Officers, who must deal directly and expeditiously with the circumstance and any recalcitrant members of the Territorial Congress, Territorial State of State Governors, and Bar Association Attorneys generally.
Now, that's their part, which is their absolute duty to perform. What's yours?
First, correct the falsified public records indicating that you were: (1) born to an unwed Mother, (2) that you are a Territorial United States Citizen and declined or never had a birthright interest in your native state.
The forms to correctly re-convey your Trade Name back to the land and soil of your native state are posted on my website, www.annavonreitz.com, as Article 928, Editable pdfs. You need to record these (never "register" anything) in the nearest land recording district office or county land recorder's office. You and everything connected with you including your name is a land asset. You need to establish your claim of ownership and return your name/Names/NAMES to their permanent domicile on the land and soil of the state where you were born prior to taking any other action.
This is necessary in order for you to establish standing to act as a member of the lawful government in your State of the Union. You may now safely organize your local County Jural Assembly and your State Jural Assembly. These States are members of The United States of America [Unincorporated] doing business as, for example, Ohio, Michigan, Maine, and so on.
These are the Federation States.
Next, or in tandem with the organization of these State Body Politics, you will need to organize the Confederation of States to operate the Federal Government you are owed. This requires setting up National-Level States of States operating as: The State of Ohio, The State of Michigan, The State of Maine…. and so on.
Again, The State of Ohio is a business chartered by and operated for the benefit of Ohio, the land jurisdiction State owed to the people of Ohio, that is, The State of Ohio belongs to Ohio and the people who live in Ohio. It is not a foreign Territorial franchise of the British Crown pretending to be your lawful government or assuming a position of trusteeship over you and your lawful State.
Some people have gotten this progression mixed up, and have realized the necessity of setting up The States of States to run the Federal United States Government, but have missed the necessity of first setting up and assembling the member States of The United States of America [Unincorporated].
In order to exercise delegated power, the restored National-Level States of States have to be backed up by the delegating authority, which is The United States of America and its member States.
Horse in front of cart, people. Work together to get this done.
Get your own political status firmly declared in the appropriate public record, get your county and state jural assemblies functioning (as per the direction provided by the Michigan General Jural Assembly) and then set up your county and state jural societies as per The Articles of Confederation.
In the first action, you restore and repopulate the Body Politic of your State, such as California, Wisconsin, or Maine. In the second step, you restore and repopulate the Body Politic of your National-Level State of State, doing business as The State of California, The State of Wisconsin….. and so on.
In the first instance, you are "assembling" your State, and in the second, you are "associating" to organize the "State of State" belonging to your State. Both are necessary parts of restoring your lawful and fully functional government, both State and Federal.
This is Urgent Business which affects your safety and well-being and that of your children for generations to come, so do not delay another nanosecond.
Inform President Trump of the necessity to correct the public records, the crime that has been foisted off upon you and millions of other Americans, and the actions necessary to correct this long-standing fraud and Breach of Trust.


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The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta honoured Ms Cynthia de Giorgio, CEO and Curator of The St John's Co-Cathedral Foundation with the Cross of the Order pro Melito Melitensi. The award was authorised by The Grand Master of the Knights of St John, and the Sovereign Council. This award stands as a testament to Ms de Giorgio's outstanding work as CEO and curator of St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta. Since 2005, Ms de Giorgio spearheaded many conservation projects at St John's Co-Cathedral that reinstated the rich religious embellishment endowed by the Knights. Ms de Giorgio, an author of several publications on the subject, is also responsible for the exciting New Museum Project to be opened in the coming years.
The decoration of the Cross of the Order pro Merito Melitensi is awarded to recipients who have brought honour to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, and promoted Christian values and charity.
The award was presented during a Ceremony of Investiture and Awards presided over by Marchesino Daniel de Petri Testaferrata, president of the Maltese Association on Friday, February 1. A Latin Mass was also celebrated by Archbishop Mgr Charles Scicluna to commemorate this ceremony. This award ceremony was held in the Oratory of St John's Co-Cathedral in the presence of distinguished guests, members of the Order and family members of the conferees.
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Miraculous Supernatural Tour Rescheduled Dates Announced!
Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire are pleased to announce the rescheduled dates for their Miraculous Supernatural Tour. The tour will now begin on June 18, 2021 in Chula Vista, CA and end on August 28, 2021 in Tampa, FL; the full list of rescheduled dates are below. Previously purchased tickets will be valid for the new dates, unless ticket holders opt for a refund within 30 days. Emails will be sent to ticket holders notifying them of their options. A new date for the postponed George, WA show will be announced soon. Unfortunately, previously scheduled shows in Montreal and Nashville have been cancelled due to scheduling issues, and refunds will be available at point of purchase. To purchase tickets for the 2021 tour, please visit the Tour page.
Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire: Miraculous Supernatural 2021 Tour
6/18/21 Chula Vista, CA North Island Credit Union Amphitheater
6/19/21 Los Angeles, CA Banc of California Stadium *with special guest WAR
6/22/21 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
6/23/21 Concord, CA Concord Pavilion
6/25/21 Ridgefield, WA Sunlight Supply Amphitheater
6/29/21 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre
6/30/21 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
7/2/21 Maryland Heights, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
7/3/21 Tinley Park, IL Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
7/5/21 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
7/7/21 Burgettstown, PA S&T Bank Music Park
7/9/21 Noblesville, IN Ruoff Music Center
7/10/21 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
7/11/21 Milwaukee, WI American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Summerfest Grounds
7/16/21 Dallas, TX Dos Equis Pavilion
7/17/21 Woodlands, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
8/7/21 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium
8/8/21 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage
8/11/21 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center
8/13/21 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena *Santana only; EWF will not be performing
8/14/21 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
8/15/21 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
8/18/21 Syracuse, NY St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
8/19/21 Camden, NJ BB&T Pavilion
8/21/21 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
8/22/21 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
8/25/21 Atlanta, GA Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood
8/27/21 West Palm Beach, FL iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre at the South Florida Fairgrounds
8/28/21 Tampa, FL MIDFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds
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Despite some controversy about over-screening for diabetes – and about the very term "prediabetes" – all adults age 45 and older should receive screening for type 2 diabetes, according to a draft report from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
The report, open for public comment here, indicates that diagnosis of prediabetes is an opportunity for lifestyle-based treatment that could significantly reduce a person's risk of developing full-blown diabetes.
Preventive screening includes a blood glucose test, which requires an eight-hour fast beforehand, a glucose tolerance test that checks blood sugar before and after drinking a sweetened beverage, or a blood test that measures average blood glucose for the past two to three months.
Adults with blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes are considered high-risk for developing the disease.
The government-sponsored Task Force, made up of primary care physicians and researchers, based its findings on a large-scale analysis of randomized control trials, controlled observational studies and other systemic reviews. With this report, USPSTF updates its 2008 recommendations, which only advised screening for those with an increased risk of heart disease due to high blood pressure.
"More evidence has emerged since then on the benefits for screening the general population," said Dr. Michael Pignone, professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and member of the Task Force, in an interview with the Boston Globe.
But labeling people with moderately high blood sugar as prediabetic has hit a nerve with some experts who argue that the prediabetes label is unhelpful and unnecessary.
"Prediabetes is an artificial category with virtually zero clinical relevance," said John S. Yudkin, emeritus professor of medicine at University College London in the online research site Science Daily. Particularly with regard to pharmacological treatments for prediabetes, the risks of the diagnosis outweigh the benefits, he said, arguing that diabetes drugs such as metformin are of little to no benefit for people with prediabetes.
Yudkin and Mayo Clinic's Victor Montori wrote over the summer in BMJ (formerly the British Medical Journal) about the downsides of overdiagnosis and creating a new "epidemic" of prediabetes. They note that, among other problems, it is a "leap of faith" to suggest that treatment of people in newly defined categories will improve mortality and morbidity.
Screening people for prediabetes is an area that "clearly needs additional study," said John Buse, MD, PhD, of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and co-author of an editorial recently published in the online edition of Diabetes Care. But in MedPage Today, Buse argued that prescreening and preventive treatment are valuable now.
The American Medical Association (AMA) quickly announced its support of the revised USPSTF recommendations, however. "More than 86 million Americans have prediabetes, yet nearly 90 percent don't know they have it," said Robert M. Wah, MD, president of AMA, in a statement.
Researchers in the pro-prescreening camp argue that, by adopting a strategy to reach people before they acquire type 2 diabetes, physicians can play a big role in stemming the rising rates of the disease.
There are no clear symptoms of prediabetes, though some people with the condition may experience some of the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. These include frequent urination, excessive thirst or hunger, extreme fatigue, blurry vision, cuts or bruises that are slow to heal, and tingling, pain or numbness in the hands or feet, according to the American Diabetes Association.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 29.1 million Americans have diabetes, but nearly 28 percent, or 8.1 million, are undiagnosed.
Type 2 diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, non-traumatic lower-limb amputations and new cases of blindness, as well as a major cause of heart disease and stroke. It is the seventh leading cause of death in adults in the United States, according to USPSTF.
Click here for more information from the CDC on diabetes prevention.


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Founded in 1898, Dallas Baptist University provides world-class, Christ-centered higher education to more than 5,000 students. Service-learning is integrated into each degree plan, and a culture of mentoring pervades the campus.
Dallas Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university that seeks to develop servant leaders who have the ability to integrate faith and learning through their respective callings. With a student faculty ratio of 12:1, DBU provides a world-class educational experience with 73 undergraduate majors, as well as 62 accelerated bachelor's and master's degree programs, 29 master's programs, including 73 dual master's degree programs, and two doctoral degree programs.
Dallas Baptist University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Established in 1898 by Texas Baptists, the institution's foundation is faith in Christ and service to others.
The Educator Preparation Program at Dallas Baptist University is accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) to prepare, train, and recommend teacher, school counselor, diagnostician, reading specialist, principal, and superintendent candidates for certification.
Dallas Baptist University is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) to offer the following business degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Bachelor of Business Studies (B.B.S.), Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), and Master of Arts in Management (M.A.M.) degrees. The Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
The Dallas Baptist University Intensive English program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S.
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GAP/BRIDGE YEAR
DBU offers a summer bridge program that introduces incoming freshmen to college life. The program allows students to take classes over the summer, as well as participate in group trips and activities. These trips include activities such as multi-day canoe trips, backpacking in the Rocky Mountains, and evenings at Top Golf.
STUDENT WELCOME AND TRANSITION WEEK
Affectionately known as SWAT, Student Welcome and Transition Week is a three-day immersion experience in which incoming DBU freshmen and transfer students are introduced to life on University Hill. Over 100 student volunteers join forces to organize and lead SWAT week and make the transition into the DBU family easier for incoming students. SWAT also gives students the opportunity to make instant connections with other students, form lifelong friendships, and settle into their new college home.
DBU students have created a student chapter of the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative for the purpose of advocating for religious freedom. Through advocacy, capacity building, and technical innovations, this group promotes global protections and reforms for the vulnerable and victimized around the world.
Collaborative Assignments are utilized in every academic division, but the College of business provides perhaps the best example of innovation in this area. Strategic Management 4320, a senior level capstone course, affords students the opportunity to analyze a business in the DFW area and write descriptive assessments of the company in the areas of industry, value chain, generic strategy, integration, international strategy, and execution.
In Economics 2301, students spend the semester in "city groups," one that represents each of the 12 homes of the regional Federal Reserve banks. There are 3-6 students per group. The students do a number of varied small projects together. For example, one group of students created a three country comparison on economic measures and created a mock consultancy group that advised clients in scenario-based learning.
Students in Foundations of College Research courses, as well as some English courses, conduct research that is designed to contribute to the scholarly research in a variety of fields.
Instead of a descriptive approach to research that strictly reports on what is known, students are taught a Research Question approach. With this approach, students research a topic to determine a problem to be solved. Any subsequent papers or projects are created as a way to present findings that solve a stated research question.
For example, a research question related to homelessness could be, "Would improved mental health among homeless persons also decrease cases of homelessness?" Students then conduct research that answers this question and provides conclusions based on this research. It would not be beyond the realm of possibility for students to develop a finished paper that could provide quality contributions to the field.
PAIDEIA COLLEGE SOCIETY
The Paideia College Society challenges students to carry out their various callings in both public and private life with Christ-like knowledge, virtue, and wisdom. This group hosts a weekly symposium at which intellectuals present papers and give presentations with a view to serve as a catalyst for cultural transformation.
DBU is home to seventeen social organizations and many more service, spiritual, and academic organizations. Organizations like the International Chinese Fellowship, the South Asian Student Organization, and the African Students Union exist to promote unity and appreciation of cultural diversity among International Students and the DBU community. These groups also provide an amazing amount of support to International students in their academic pursuits, helping them transition to life in the United States through a variety of activities.
Conversation Partners provides an opportunity to broaden students' perspectives globally, as they are encouraged to pursue lasting relationships through intentional conversations. In addition, this ministry offers international students a chance to learn about American language and culture as they transition to living in the U.S. Conversation Partners is all about uniting cultures together for the purpose of creating awareness and respect for all peoples and backgrounds.
DBU has organized and led hundreds of International trips to over thirty countries. Many of these trips have been humanitarian and missions in focus, but several have also been academic in nature and paired with a travel study opportunity. Trip locations include: China, South Korea, Chile, England, India, Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, and many more.
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 252 | 10-19: 219 | 20-29: 170
30-39: 49 | 40-49: 9 | 50-99: 12 | 100+: 2
Hispanic/Latino: 16%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 12%
FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR
DBU requires all freshmen to take a first year seminar course. This one-hour course, called Foundations for Excellence, serves as an introduction to the university life and experience at Dallas Baptist University. The course provides an opportunity for students to explore the academic community, while also developing new mentoring relationships with faculty, staff, and peers. The course includes a hands-on understanding of service-learning, personal leadership development, knowledge of university traditions and events, and academic excellence. Foundations for Excellence serves as the academic credit for all new students participating in the Academics in Motion (AIM) program during their first semester at DBU.
Understand and Apply Strategies for Academic Excellence: DBU's inspired curriculum supports student learning both in and out of the classroom. Through creative discussion and critical thinking, students gain the confidence they need to turn their classroom learning into real-life application.
Develop and Foster Service Opportunities: Students have the opportunity to participate in service opportunities both on and off campus as they seek to develop core principles of service.
Discover and Apply Leadership Qualities: Using personal assessment information, leadership curriculum, and reflection of ongoing service projects, students develop a sense of their personal leadership characteristics.
DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN MIND
DBU also requires students to take Developing a Christian Mind. This course is designed to introduce critical thinking and biblical truths to support student's worldview development. Topics addressed include Christian mind and worldview development, the problem of dualism, Christian liberal arts education, integrating faith and learning, the life of the mind, calling, and the implications of the Christian faith across the whole spectrum of life.
The DBU Writing Center provides students with guidance and tutoring as they learn the art of writing across the curriculum. The Writing Center is open from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. Each student that visits the Writing Center is tutored by a qualified writing consultant in the areas of Grammar, Research, Revising, Organization, and Documentation.
Contained within all of DBU's degree plans are general studies requirements that include a number of writing-intensive courses. These include: Developing a Christian Mind, ENGL 1301, 1302, 2301 and/or 2302, History 1301 and 1302, Religion 1301 and 1302, and Social Science 2301. Students undoubtedly take many more writing-intensive classes within their major, but that varies based on which major the student is pursuing.
POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY, AND ECONOMICS
DBU is offering a new undergraduate major in the Fall of 2017 called Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. Since its inception at Oxford in 1920, the Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) degree has attracted students who would go on to become leaders and influencers in business, government, journalism, foreign service, diplomacy, law, consultancy, and the list goes on. The PPE at DBU is a degree specially designed for those who are prepared to answer God's call to become a scholar statesman and transform the world.
THE LEADERSHIP LECTURE SERIES
Twice a year, DBU hosts the Leadership Lecture Series, which features presentations from high-level leaders who share examples of how they use their professional influence for the glory of God. DBU brings in a nationally known thought leader for the purpose of fostering deeper engagement with the central issues and social challenges facing our culture regarding leadership. Past speakers include New York Times best selling author Eric Metaxas and political analyst Matthew Dowd.
STONE HOUSE AND JEWEL HOUSE
DBU offers students the opportunity to take part in living learning communities in the residence halls. Stone House, The men's living learning community, Stone House, has a designated wing in which freshmen get to live alongside helpful upperclassmen mentors. Jewel House, the women's living learning community, is located on the first floor of Spence Hall and houses freshman and upperclassmen mentors. The students participate in interactive discussions, activities, and programs developed around four areas of personal development: spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical.
DEPARTMENT OF ART/COMMUNICATION
The biannual DBU Art & Design Show is hosted by the College of Fine Arts Departments of Art and Communication. Current DBU art and design students, alumni, and faculty/staff are invited to enter their works for display in this show and reception which takes place in the Hillcrest Great Hall. The artists are encouraged to display their work alongside their portfolios and contact information which has allowed for several special commissions in years' past. In addition to this show, graduating art and design students are able to present individual displays around campus as part of their final capstone project.
Graphic design students within the Department of Communication are tasked with designing and producing complete marketing packages for all College of Fine Arts' student recitals, student concerts, and other special events. On the other side of event production, the Department of Communication's broadcast students lead the effort in producing video/audio broadcasts of DBU athletic events as well as recording various Fine Arts events.
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC/MUSIC BUSINESS
The University Chorale is one of three choral ensembles in the College of Fine Arts Department of Music and has toured extensively to England, Scotland, France, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic. Recently, in March of 2017, the Chorale toured to Italy to perform at St. Mark's Basilica in Venice and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Stateside performances include Carnegie Hall, the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and The White House as well as numerous performances each semester at DBU and throughout DFW community. The Chorale also hosts recruiting events on the DBU campus such as Festival di Voce, a choral competition with over 30 participating area high school choirs, and joint concerts and clinics that also feature area high school choirs.
Other Department of Music ensembles include the new Piano Ensemble as well as the DBU Jazz Combo, which consists of several student instrumentalists and vocalists. The bi-annual Music Business Showcase is an event produced by the Departments of Music and Music Business which spotlights DBU's student performers in contemporary and non-classical genres.
Dallas Baptist University is located in the southwestern sector of Dallas, situated on 292 picturesque acres overlooking Mountain Creek Lake. Strategically positioned in the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the University is 13 miles from downtown Dallas and 29 miles from downtown Fort Worth. Dallas provides an ideal climate for graduates to find valuable internships during their time at DBU as well as great jobs after they graduate. Dallas is America's #1 business-friendly city and is in the top-three metro areas for future job growth.
Patriot Athletics is a multi-divisional institution that currently sponsors one NCAA Division I program, 14 NCAA Division II programs, and five intercollegiate club programs. Patriot Men's Athletics sports are: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf Soccer, Tennis, and Track & Field. The Women's sports are: Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball. Additionally, Bass Fishing, Cheerleading, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, and Patriette Dance comprise the Patriot Athletic Club Sport programs.
DBU's Baseball team (Division I) competes as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference, and its NCAA DII programs compete in the Heartland Conference. Dan Heefner, coach of the DBU Baseball team, was elected Baseball Coach of the Year. He takes an active role in mentoring the players that come through his program. 106 DBU Baseball players have been drafted into the MLB over the years. DBU Basketball Coach Dr. Blake Flickner was also named Coach of the Year in the Heartland Conference.
Dallas Baptist University adopted the American Patriot as the official mascot, and the official colors of Patriot Athletics are red, white, and navy blue.
DBU coaches extend the institution's culture of mentoring by spending dedicated time with student athletes in Bible studies and through mentoring relationships. DBU athletic teams are consistently recognized for the superior GPAs of their student athletes.
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Apartments for single students
Special housing for disabled students
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Dallas Baptist University implements service-learning into the curriculum with the goal of enhancing student learning, fostering civic responsibility, and developing servant-leaders. Through the integration of academic instruction and community service, students develop strong, faith-based perspectives within their co-curricular experiences. Students learn to understand the relevance and efficacy of their subject area knowledge as well as to demonstrate their understanding of important societal issues and critical community needs. They're enabled to apply the biblical concept of servant leadership within their respective callings.
Two notable alumni include Ben Zobrist, Major League Baseball player and World Series MVP, and David Brown, former Dallas Police Chief and current ABC news contributor.
Dallas Baptist University is committed to the integration of faith and learning, developing servant-leaders who can impact the world in their respective callings. To demonstrate their competence in their higher education, students are required to complete capstone experiences within their academic programs. Each academic college has established criteria that facilitates the transition of students from academic work to the application, analysis, and creation of new ideas, programs, and practices.
The College of Business utilizes an extensive capstone course program across all of its majors to ensure that its graduates can apply their skills to advanced academic work. All students must successfully complete the Strategies and Problems course, which challenges them to solve issues related to their specific calling. This course also prepares students for their program specific major field test.
Another example the capstone experiences available at DBU is the program practicum in the College of Christian Faith. In the program, students apply their skills to field-based service-learning projects. This opportunity allows students to put their best practices in place, all while demonstrating their competency through meaningful service.
Rigor of secondary school record | Class rank | Academic GPA
Standardized test scores | Application Essay | Talent/ability
Character/personal qualities | Religious affiliation/commitment
Interview | Extracurricular activities
Recommendation(s) | Alumni/ae relation | Volunteer work
Work experience | Level of applicant's interest
DBU has a rolling admissions policy, meaning that there is no due date for application for upcoming semesters. Students may apply at any time for admission. For traditional undergraduates, DBU requires an official high school transcript, official standardized test scores, a 250-word essay, a completed application, and a $25 application fee. DBU accepts online and paper applications as well as the Apply Texas Common Application. DBU accepts some College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Advanced Placement (AP) scores for college credit.
Fees: $900
The Undergraduate Admissions Office offers a special scholarship opportunity exclusively for incoming freshman and transfer students called the Christian Leadership Scholarship. This scholarship awards a percentage of the student's tuition costs for outstanding Christian leadership qualities, service to their community, and character. Academic Honors and Excellence scholarships are also available to students applying for the Christian Leadership Scholarship. Transfer students can apply for the Christian Leadership Scholarship (requires on campus housing) or the Transfer Commuter Scholarship. Over 82% of incoming students receive scholarships through the Christian Leadership Scholarship program.
Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid through the federal government by completing the FAFSA, and from the state government and DBU by completing the DBU Supplemental Form for Financial Aid well before they begin classes. Both are online forms that can be accessed on the DBU website. While most government aid is based on financial need, DBU also offers institutional scholarships for ministerial students, athletes, and music students. Considering the costs of a higher education, DBU also provides its students with scholarship opportunities from private foundations, trusts, and community groups.
Institutional aid offered by DBU includes the following scholarship programs:
Christian Leadership Scholarship
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Academic Excellence/Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Acteen Scholarship
AWANA Scholarship
Baptist Minister's Dependent Scholarship
Camp Ministry Matching Gift Program
Challengers Scholarship
Christ for the Nations Institute Scholarship
Church Matching Gift Program
Hillsong Student Scholarship
IMB Third Culture Kid College Allowance
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
BGCT Mary Hill Davis Minority Scholarship
Transfer Commuter Scholarship
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Magnificent historical city whose streets are hiding stories from the past and you can still hear waltz melody of the famous composers. Here, you can walk in the footsteps of the great thinkers, watch acts of the great artists and in the same time be a part of aristocratic surrounding.
The capital city of the glorious Austro-Hungarian Empire. Home of Habsburg monarchy which wanted to create the most spectacular city in the world. Therefore, you must visit the Hofburg palace where Austrian monarchy lived nearly 600 years, but also the Schönbrunn palace, royal summer residence.
Vienna's symbol is one millennium old cathedral of the St.Stephen. Perhaps the best way to experience the panorama of Vienna is from the top of the cathedral. Another, slightly simpler, if you go to an amusement park, the famous Prater, or you may choose the highest building in Vienna - DC Tower is 250 meters height. The last, but not the least option is Danube Tower with its unusual restaurant that's spinning around so no matter where you sit you will see unique 360˚ Vienna's panorama.
The Ring Road is a circular road where you can find beautiful galleries, museum but also luxurious private houses. Stephansplatzis the center of the town. Here, you will have the opportunity to walk and have deep thoughts as it once did Freud and Einstein.
Vienna has a unique culture of coffee enjoyment. Therefore, the coffee that you order here will be something you will experience the first time. In Vienna the pleasure of sense last for hours, we could say that you are consuming the time and place, and the coffee is what you pay. Perhaps because on these tables some great works were written, which left an unusual energy in space that you will certainly feel. And, then you realise that is time for the sweet piece of the famous Sacher cake.
The inhabitants of this beautiful city are truly food and drink hedonists. Slopes of Vienna are hiding tradition of making red wines and its best taste you will feel eating the famous "Vienna schnitzel" while your view is spreading over the hills covered with vineyards.
A hundred years ago, an artistic and cultural revolution was born in this city. It was something that changed the future forever and create one of the brightest cities in the world – Vienna. Freedom of thought was given birth in every cafe, and a new wave in music and psychology are built into the centuries-long cobblestone. Museum Quarter reveals works by Monet, Picasso, Matisse … while classical music gets the finest tones into the Vienna State Opera, where Strauss's, Mozart's and Beethoven's compositions brought to life.
Every year, on the last day in December, exactly in the midnight, Vienna is covered by magic, after we hear the Pumerin bell hard 22 tons. That is the moment when all the streets become the greatest ball room in the world. Everybody starts dancing a waltz like they are on a royal court. It is a real rarity to feel dancing energy emitted by thousands of people.
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In Sweden, God is a woman
Nioucha Zakavati
Stockholm, Sweden / Fri, August 28, 2020 / 12:00 pm
People take part in a religious service in the nearly empty Uppsala Cathedral in Uppsala, Sweden on 'Good Friday' on April 10, 2020, amidst the new coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. (TT News Agency/AFP/Jonas Ekstromer )
Her white clergy robes flowing behind her, Sandra Signarsdotter walks down the aisle of Stockholm's Gustaf Vasa church greeting parishioners, a ritual of hers and a familiar sight in Sweden, where women now outnumber men as priests.
In the Scandinavian country, often hailed as a champion of gender equality, the statistics are clear. As of July, 50.1 percent of priests are women and 49.9 percent are men.
It's very likely the first Church in the world to have a majority of women priests, according to the World Council of Churches.
In the Protestant Lutheran Church of Sweden, which has 5.8 million members in a country of 10.3 million and where ministers hold the title of priest, "women are here to stay," insists Signarsdotter, who was ordained six years ago.
Since 2014, even the head of the Church is a woman, Archbishop Antje Jackelen.
At the Gustaf Vasa church, a smattering of worshippers wait for the service to begin.
"This Sunday, the service will be conducted by three women," the 37-year-old priest says proudly.
Coincidentally, it was in this imposing white church in the heart of Sweden's capital that another woman, Anna Howard Shaw, an American Methodist pastor and suffragette, became the first clergywoman to preach in Sweden.
That was in 1911, at an international women's suffrage conference, and long before women could be ordained in the Church of Sweden, in 1958.
"The men didn't allow her to go up there," explains Signarsdotter, pointing to the marble pulpit above her.
"She was allowed only on the floor," she says, standing at the altar as if to mark the spot.
This Sunday, the service will be held by Julia Svensson, a 23-year-old theology student whom Signarsdotter is mentoring -- and she will give her sermon from the pulpit.
The feminization of Sweden's priesthood is also seen at universities, where the 4.5-year theology studies required to become a priest are dominated by women.
Protestants generally believe that a priest is an expert, a theologist who tends to a congregation, and not a calling, in contrast to the Catholic Church which opposes women priests.
The rising number of women may be due to priests' changing roles over the years, suggests Signarsdotter.
"The priest's role today is not what it was before. There are other requirements, [such as] kindliness ... [and] being able to handle many different situations."
"Historically men have held it for themselves but now we see it happening all over the world. Things are changing and new paths are open to us as female priests and women in general."
One who has benefitted from the rising number of female priests is stylist Maria Sjodin, who designs vestments for women and whose business is booming.
In her atelier in a southern Stockholm suburb, the designer recently welcomed a regular customer, a female priest looking for a new collared top.
One could say divine intervention landed Sjodin here: in 2001 her daughter made a new friend at kindergarten, whose mother was a priest.
"She asked me to make her a priest shirt, because she didn't like the male shirt that she had to wear," she recalled.
The piece remains one of the most popular in her collection.
'Still a way to go'
But while women priests now outnumber men, inequality remains.
Women priests earn around 2,200 kronor (213 euros, $253) less a month than their male counterparts, according to the specialized newspaper Kyrkans Tidning.
And fewer women reach top positions within the Church. Of the country's 13 dioceses, only four are headed by women.
"We haven't reached equality yet," says Signarsdotter. "There's still a way to go."
Her protégé Svensson chips in: "We must be a representation of all people."
After a moment of silence, Signarsdotter admits that sexism still stalks the cloisters of the Church in Sweden.
"One day, a colleague told me 'What a nice ass you have'. I am still seen as a body and not a professional."
She says things will not change as long as "patriarchal structures [remain] in the walls and the structures of society, and the Church as an organization."
But she is not giving up hope.
"When I retire I will look at Julia as an archbishop and will be like 'damn, we did good'."


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Collaboration is the key to success for any organization. It helps avoid strategic drift, dismantle potential derailers, identify threats, innovate and create, provide satisfaction to both individuals and teams, and boost results.
For patient advocacy groups, collaborating is ultimately for the good of the patients they represent –working with other organizations to spread their message and support. Without collaboration, patients may lose out and be left in the dark about information which could be important to them.
The solution to this problem is to invest time in a genuine effort to foster a collaborative culture throughout the organization. Here, Pamela Green, author, coach, and speaker at this year's American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) meeting, provides her seven simple tips for going through this process.
Assess the organizational and business climate for this effort. Before preparing to boost collaboration, it is important to take stock of several aspects. Why is promoting collaboration important for your organization? What parts of your organization will be affected? What is the relationship between this effort and other efforts that exist? And what are the external factors we must consider?
Create a project charter. With your reasoning established, it's time to create a plan for your process. Create a high-level outline that addresses strategic intent objectives, key stakeholders, authority of any project managers, budget, and a schedule or timeline.
Ensure the right talent is in place. You want to make sure you have the right talent available to achieve a more collaborative organization. This will ensure you move forward with strategic intent.
Determine the methods to be used. With your plan and talent in place, you now need to go into more detail about how you're going to achieve better collaboration. How will conflict be addressed? How will updates and milestone reviews be conducted? How will the budget and schedule be managed and reported? All are important questions that require answers upfront.
Build your team! At this point, all is in place to push on with your plans. The only missing piece is the team to do it. You need to be careful about who is part of the team – fewer people tend to be more responsible and accountable, driving efficiency and effectiveness. Those with experience, knowledge and problem-solving abilities are also important as well as those with drive, ambition, energy and effective communication skills.
With a sound strategy in place coupled with a strong team to do so, you and your organization will now be on the right course to promoting collaboration in your organization.
Pamela Green is President and CEO of The HR Coaching and Career Institute, Inc., teaching leaders how to use coaching to resolve conflict and boost collaboration to achieve strategic intent.


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NCAA football oversight committee recommends preseason practice schedule
Another step closer to having college football on time.
By Aaron Gershon@agershon99 Jun 14, 2020, 8:00am EDT
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It's looking more likely by the day that there will be a close to normal 2020 college football season this fall.
Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports reports that the NCAA Football Oversight Committee passed a recommendation that coaches can begin formally working with their teams on July 13 in another big step forward.
While the recommendation was passed, it still needs to be approved by the NCAA Division I Council, but that Thamel reports that step is expected to be a "formality." The recommendation will be voted on June 17.
Here's what the new adjustments would look like per Thamel:
Schools can begin to have access to their players on July 13, which would include strength workouts and coaches engaging in film study with their players.
Start with Eight-hour weeks would transition to a pair of 20-hour weeks on July 24, which have been added in part as a safety measure to help get players physically prepared for the season.
Training camp starts on Aug. 7.
The Kentucky Wildcats and other SEC programs reported to campus for non-voluntary workouts on June 8.