It'll be Audi's fifth production EV when it goes on sale.
No need to rely on the rumor mill any longer -- Audi's got an electric crossover "coupe" concept at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, and it's headed for production.
Audi on Tuesday unveiled the Q4 E-Tron four-door SUV concept here in Switzerland. It's just a concept for now, but Audi says the production version should make an appearance in the second half of 2020, with an on-sale date likely for 2021.
As with Audi's other electric vehicles, concepts or otherwise, the Q4 E-Tron rides atop Volkswagen Group's uber-flexible MEB electric vehicle platform. Two electric motors, one at each axle, provide approximately 301 horsepower. It'll scoot from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 6.3 seconds and continue on to an electronically limited 112 miles per hour. Its 82-kWh battery should be good for about 280 miles by European WLTP standards -- expect a slightly lower figure by US EPA measurements.
The Q4 E-Tron isn't just a carbon copy of the E-Tron SUV already destined for sale. Its look is a little tighter and more futuristic. The headlights are slimmer, and the whole front end is a bit more aggressive, separating itself from Audi's current design language, which is better reflected in the production E-Tron. Out back, there's a slight taper to the roof that gives the Q4 some familial relation to the Q8 that recently launched. Crossover "coupes" are here to stay, folks.
If you're wondering where Audi's styling is headed next, this is a good idea of what to expect.
The interior represents an even more dramatic departure from the first E-Tron SUV. Gone is any semblance of connection to current Audi productions. The main infotainment screen flows into a glass-look trim that covers the top of the dashboard. The climate-control screen has been pared down in a big way, resting above a push-button shifter and even more glass. There's a new steering wheel design in front of a gauge cluster screen, with some properly wild vents flanking it.
When it makes its debut in 2020, the Q4 E-Tron will be the fifth production Audi EV. The E-Tron SUV is already on sale, and it'll be followed by the Q2L, a long-wheelbase electric Q2 for China. After that is a production version of the E-Tron GT four-door "coupe," and the Q4 E-Tron will debut at the same time. Now, I know what you're thinking: That's four cars, not five. Either Audi's really bad at counting or there's a surprise yet to be revealed. Either way, 2020 is just around the corner, so we'll find out soon.


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Born from Martian decent (Chindian), Gerard became enticed into the world of mass communication at a young age. His love for the entertainment industry started young when he first picked up the guitar. He used music as a platform to live the life on stage where his love for performing grew into an interest in event management where he started training under the guidance of Michael Gomez of Carlson & White Premier Event Managers at the tender age of 15.
From there he worked numerous events even from small scale to huge spectaculars for his mentor's firm. After graduating from KDU College, he joined Proximity Malaysia as an intern and was absorbed as an Account Executive. After a year in the challenging industry of advertising at only 19 years old, he found a new love of being in the radio industry where he was bestowed the name Chunky Munky for very obvious reasons – His absolute handsome looks and well…Love Handles. After his tenure of 3 and a half years in Radio as a Hitz.fm Cruiser and later a Special Events & Integration Executive as well as 1 year as a Creative Event Solutionist in a Boutique firm – Icepeak Solutions, he left to pursue his Bachelor's in Media Studies and Public Relations.
Upon completion, Gerard joined Bulb as a Brand Manager then walked up to being an Associate Director for Activation. Gerard was part member of the ensemble of first two seasons of the Malaysian made Musical Puteri Gunung Ledang in which he had a crucial role of moving mountains on stage. He is also currently part member of up and coming Indie band HardCandy who are currently in the midst of recording their Debut Album. Their music has been on Malaysian airwaves. He also plays regularly in the pub circuit when he is not busy thinking of crazier ideas for activation.
Niamh is a dark horse. She likes to gallop and write copy.
From Grey (G2 Direct Interactive), to Antics Studios, and now BULB Communique, Kellie has made herself known for her artistic skills, while she grew to become an accomplished Digital Communications Specialist along the way.
Being passionate in what she loves, she would always walk an extra mile not only for her work. She has and is also willing to travel for more than 20 hours just to go to the best party in the world. She also has a weakness for the beach.
Kui Onn started his career as an inhouse DTP Artist. After 2 years, he joined Grey to be a Visualiser. With his talent, he was quickly recognized, and became a Designer after just one year. His consistency in producing good work got him promoted to be a Junior Art Director in 2011.
Even after the promotion, he didn't slow down, he continued to sharpen his skills, and eventually, he earned a reputation for his technical and art direction skills. In 2013, he became an Art Director. When he was in Grey, he worked on accounts like Genting, Nissan, Maybank, P&G, Abbott, Alliance Bank amongst many others.
In 2014, he joined Bulb Communique.
Kui Onn is not only known as an outstanding Art Director, he is also known for his photography skills, and feared in a badminton court.
Currently works as a Creative Group Head in BULB Communique, Jerome Jambu (yes, that's his real name) started his career in 1998 as a visualiser in advertising and since then, broadened his experience in the communications industry.
With over 16 years of experience, Jerome has worked in major international ad agencies as well as local boutique event companies. Working on brands such as Petronas, TM, Celcom, Maxis and Proton to international power brands, namely: Audi, Honda, Kraft and Panasonic.
His experience in corporate identity and production makes him proficient in design engineering, evaluating ideas, particularly when matters of functionality or utility are at issue.
Today, Jerome works with his dedicated and exciting team of colleagues and partners at BULB Communique, growing the Altel account.
"We don't learn to walk by following rules.
Suryadipura Salleh is a Creative Director at BULB Communique, a part of Havas Worldwide. He began his career at BBDO Malaysia, where he worked alongside industry greats on iconic brands such as Hotlink, KFC, Mini, Pepsi, Olympus and Snickers. His work has won accolades at international and local award shows including the Cannes Lions, Adfest, Spikes, Effies and Kancil Awards.
In 2009, he moved to Grey KL as Creative Group Head and made an immediate impact when his Happy Prepaid campaign pushed the office's ranking from ninth to second in the country. His campaign for Ribena also won the agency's first Gold Effie.
After three years in Grey, he returned to BBDO for a year before he and his partner joined BULB Communique to lead the young creative team.
Before advertising, Surya was a cook, a bartender, a high school janitor, a house painter, a callman and a concert roadie.
Im Cheah started her career in advertising by offering to work for free with Saatchi & Saatchi Malaysia. Within a few months, she officially came on board as Junior Art Director. In her four years with Saatchi, Im worked on accounts like Guinness Anchor Berhad, Head & Shoulders, Toyota, Johnson & Johnson, Alliance Bank, and Mead Johnson Milk.
In 2005, Im moved to BBDO to take on new challenges like KFC, Pepsico, Dulux Paints, Hotlink, and Fonterra. NagaDDB came calling in 2009 and Im packed her bags to join them as Senior Art Director. In less than two years, Im was promoted to Creative Group Head to spearhead some of NagaDDB's major accounts like Astro, Hong Leong Bank and Perodua.
However, when an opportunity came for Im to head the KFC account again, it was too good to resist. She went back to BBDO as Group Head of Art in 2011.
Im currently heads the creative department of BULB Communique as Creative Director.
Along the way, Im has also received numerous accolades. She has won internationally as well as locally, including The Cannes Lions International Awards, Clio International Awards, Australian AWARD, Malaysian Kancils Awards, Malaysian Creative Circle Awards (MC2) and Direct Marketing Awards Malaysia (DMAM). In 2003, Campaign Brief Asia ranked her the 4th Top Creative in Malaysia.


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10 TV Shows That Are Made In Canada - FOX21- Entertaining Delmarva One Click at a Time
10 TV Shows That Are Made In Canada
Monday, August 5, 2019 12:25 PM EDT
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Human beings are unique. Due to this reason, you will realize that some people have different likes, preferences, and opinions. When it comes to matters on entertainment, some individuals can remain indoors to watch their favourite TV shows. We have different types of TV shows that can suit all genders. We have some of the best Canadian and American TV shows of the decade. Let us see some of the top 10 Canadian TV shows that you need to know.
1) Clone High
The Clone High is a one-season wonder that was created by Bill Lawrence. In the beginning, this TV show was as a Canada-US co-production. However, later, the US partner dropped the show, and the full TV show was now available in Canada. It is among the best TV shows that you should include in the list being the fact that it included an American creator. You can check trusted TV Guide platforms to review all the available Canada TV shows that you should watch.
The Canadian TV listing guide will help you to know all the available TV shows that you are seen in Canada. With this guide, you will know the right time to watch your TV programs since they all have their scheduled time. If you are new in Canada, visit On TV Tonight website, to find more information concerning various TV shows in Canada.
2) Intelligence
Chris Haddock created the intelligence TV show. It is focused on politics, moral ambiguity, and drug trafficking. It was among the best and most ambitious Canadian dramas that most people liked and watched over the years in Canada.
3) Orphan Black
Orphan Black is a multi-award-winning and captivating TV show. It is among the most popular and entertaining TV shows that most Canadian people enjoy up-to-date. It plays various clones in each episode.
4) Rookie Blue
A Rookie Blue is a TV show filmed and set in Toronto. It has been on television from 2010 to 2015. Many people watched this show because it entailed promotions, heartbreak, romance, and action during all the six seasons.
5) Trailer Park Boys
The Trailer Park Boys has a total of eleven seasons. It is a hilarious mockumentary TV show that it is all about the three Canadian men who used to live in a Trailer Park in Nova Scotia. Many people liked this show because it follows the misadventures of these men as they try to make a living through some petty crimes.
6) Bellevue
The Bellevue is a brand new Canadian TV show that is perfect for all genders. It is filmed in Montreal.
7) Continuum
It is a fiction TV show that can entertain you, primarily if you specialize in fiction movies or series.
8) Heartland
This is a Canadian family and drama series that you should include in your list. If you love watching a long-running scripted drama series, then this is the right choice for you.
9) Motive
The motive is a unique TV show that is filmed and set in Vancouver. When watching this TV show, you will realize that at the start of each episode, the audience will know the victim and the killer in various murders in the series.
10) Saving Hope
Saving Hope is currently airing its fifth and final season. It is a supernatural medical drama TV show that you should not miss.
When choosing the perfect TV show in Canada, take your time to research some of the best shows that match your style. With the right resources, you will find amazing and entertaining TV shows.
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the truth has been hidden for 146 years. many people have written about him but no one has told the real truth--till now.
they lied about bass reeves, the real lone ranger, he wasn't white--they stole his history & tried to frame him
but we are striking back with the shocking reality of who reeves really was. they sough to manipulate his history to diminish his role in American history --and they wont like it but who cares.
bass was an abolitionist--freedom fighter & justice seeker for the natives that took him in when he escaped his chains of slavery.
we will tell you that our research & interpretation (as much of his history has been changed or erased) tells a very different story.
he will be appearing in a manner that you least except.
a story so important we are telling it -----for free.
the download for the first seven pages are right underneath
bass_reeves_the_real_lone_ranger.zip
Meet Bass Reeves, the Real Lone Ranger wasn't white. Just one more attempt by the white powers that be to appropriate a culture they suppress threaten and destroy but are more than happy to steal from. This story of Bass is so important we will not and are not taking one penny for it.
Stick that somewhere and chew on that you capitalist, elitist a-holes. Quid Pro quo losers. Surprise! Some things are more important then money and we feel this is one of them..
The first 6 pages have been made available to a joyous few. The reviews exceptional, but that's Bass' fault not ours.
The rest of the installment of his incredible saga will be made available as a FREE download right here on this website. feel free to spread it far and wide (though we reserve the rights to the story, art in full force, copyright, all rights reserved etc.) you should spread the truth to everyone that will listen.
Morgan Freeman has been working on making a feature film of this historic man who broke the bondage of slavery, was an active Abolitionist and was a friend of the Creek Seminole and other tribal natives. Mr. Reeves deserves his due and no greedy white man should be allowed to steal it from him. as we believe their have been quite a few people who have tired to discredit him, dilute and/or expunge his name from history. we mean to set that course, as right as we can. Even though people have gone out of their way to spread out and out lies about the man. Contact Mr. Freeman let him know you are on board with TELLING the TRUTH about who Bass really was despite the powers the be who are actively trying to delete his earned place in history.
Born to slave parents in 1838 in Crawford County Arkansas, Bass Reeves would become the first black U.S. Deputy Marshal west of the Mississippi River and one of the greatest frontier heroes in our nation's history.
Owned by a man named William Reeves, a farmer and politician, Bass took the surname of his owner, like other slaves of the time. Working alongside his parents, Reeves started out as a water boy until he was old enough to become a field hand.
A tall young man, at 6'2", with good manners and a sense of humor, George Reeves, William's son, later made him his personal companion when Bass was older. When the Civil War broke out, Texas sided with the Confederacy and George Reeves went into battle, taking Bass with him.
It was during these years of the Civil War that Bass parted company from Reeves, some say because Bass beat up George after a dispute in a card game. Others believe that Bass heard too much about the "freeing of slaves" and simply ran away. In any event, Bass fled to Indian Territory where he took refuge with the Seminole and Creek Indians. While in Indian Territory, Reeves honed his firearm skills, becoming very quick and accurate with a pistol. Though Reeves claimed to be "only fair" with a rifle, he was barred on a regular basis from competitive turkey shoots.
"Freed" by the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and no longer a fugitive, Reeves left Indian Territory and bought land near Van Buren, Arkansas, becoming a successful farmer and rancher. A year later, he married Nellie Jennie from Texas, and immediately began to have a family. Raising ten children on their homestead -- five girls and five boys, the family lived happily on the farm.
However, Reeve's life as a contented farmer was about to change when Isaac C. Parker was appointed judge for the Federal Western District Court at Fort Smith, Arkansas on May 10, 1875. At the time Parker was appointed, Indian Territory had become extremely lawless as thieves, murderers, and anyone else wishing to hide from the law, took refuge in the territory that previously had no federal or state jurisdiction.
One of Parker's first official acts was to appoint U.S. Marshal James F. Fagan as head of the some 200 deputies he was then told to hire. Fagan heard of Bass Reeves' significant knowledge of the area, as well as his ability to speak several tribal languages, and soon recruited him as a U.S. Deputy.
The deputies were tasked with "cleaning up" Indian Territory and on Judge Parker's orders, "Bring them in alive --- or dead!"
Working among other lawmen that would also become legendary, such as Heck Thomas, Bud Ledbetter, and Bill Tilghman, Reeves began to ride the Oklahoma range in search of outlaws. Covering some 75,000 square miles, the United States Court at Fort Smith, was the largest in the nation.
Depending on the outlaws for whom he was searching, a deputy would generally take with him from Fort Smith, a wagon, a cook and a Native American posse man. Often they rode to Fort Reno, Fort Sill and Anadarko, a round trip of more than 800 miles.
Though Reeves could not read or write it did not curb his effectiveness in bringing back the criminals. Before he headed out, he would have someone read him the warrants and memorize which was which. When asked to produce the warrant, he never failed to pick out the correct one.
An imposing figure, always riding on a large white stallion, Reeves began to earn a reputation for his courage and success at bringing in or killing many desperadoes of the territory. Always wearing a large hat, Reeves was usually a spiffy dresser, with his boots polished to a gleaming shine. He was known for his politeness and courteous manner. However, when the purpose served him, he was a master of disguises and often utilized aliases. Sometimes appearing as a cowboy, farmer, gunslinger, or outlaw, himself, he always wore two Colt pistols, butt forward for a fast draw. Ambidextrous, he rarely missed his mark.
Leaving Fort Smith, often with a pocketful of warrants, Reeves would often return months later herding a number of outlaws charged with crimes ranging from bootlegging to murder. Paid in fees and rewards, he would make a handsome profit, before spending a little time with his family and returning to the range once again.
The tales of his captures are legendary – filled with intrigue, imagination and courage. On one such occasion, Reeves was pursuing two outlaws in the Red River Valley near the Texas border. Gathering a posse, Reeves and the other men set up camp some 28 miles from where the two were thought to be hiding at their mother's home. After studying the terrain and making a plan, he soon disguised himself as a tramp, hiding the tools of his trade – handcuffs, pistol and badge, under his clothes. Setting out on foot, he arrived at the house wearing an old pair of shoes, dirty clothes, carrying a cane, and wearing a floppy hat complete with three bullet holes.
Upon arriving at the home, he told a tale to woman who answered the door that his feet were aching after having been pursued by a posse who had put the three bullet holes in his hat. After asking for a bite to eat, she invited him in and while he was eating she began to tell him of her two young outlaw sons, suggesting that the three of them should join forces.
Feigning weariness, she consented to let him stay a while longer. As the sun was setting, Reeves heard a sharp whistle coming from beyond the house. Shortly after the woman went outside and responded with an answering whistle, two riders rode up to the house, talking at length with her outside. The three of them came inside and she introduced her sons to Reeves. After discussing their various crimes, the trio agreed that it would be a good idea to join up.
Bunking down in the same room, Reeves watched the pair carefully as the drifted off to sleep and when they were snoring deeply, handcuffed the pair without waking them. When early morning approached, he kicked the boys awake and marched them out the door. Followed for the first three miles by their mother, who cursed Reeves the entire time, he marched the pair the full 28 miles to the camp where the posse men waited. Within days, the outlaws were delivered to the authorities and a $5,000 reward collected.
One of the high points of Reeves' career was apprehending a notorious outlaw named Bob Dozier. Dozier was known as a jack-of-all-trades when it came to committing crimes, as they covered a wide range from cattle and horse rustling, to holding up banks, stores, and stagecoaches; to murder, and land swindles. Because Dozier was unpredictable, he was also hard to catch and though many lawmen had tried to apprehend the outlaw, none were successful until it came to Reeves. Dozier eluded Reeves for several months until the lawman tracked him down in the Cherokee Hills. After refusing to surrender, Reeves killed Dozier in an accompanying gunfight on December 20, 1878.
Though the tales of Reeves' heroics are many and varied, the toughest manhunt for the lawman was that of hunting down his own son. After having delivered two prisoners to U.S. Marshal Leo Bennett in Muskogee, Oklahoma, he arrived to bad news. His own son had been charged with the murder of his wife. Though the warrant had been lying on Bennett's desk for two days, the other deputies were reluctant to take it and though Reeves was shaken, he demanded to accept the responsibility for finding his son. Two weeks later, Reeves returned to Muskogee with his son in tow and turned him over to Marshal Bennett. His son was tried and sent to Kansas' Leavenworth Prison. However, sometime later, with a citizen's petition and an exemplary prison record, his son was pardoned and lived the rest of his life as a model citizen.
In 1907, law enforcement was assumed by state agencies and Reeves' duties as a deputy marshal came to an end. Next, Bass took a job as a patrolman with the Muskogee Oklahoma Police Department. During the two years that he served in this capacity, there were reportedly no crimes on his beat. Reeves' diagnosis with Bright's disease finally ended his career when he took to his sickbed in 1909. He died January 12, 1910 and though he was buried in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the exact location of his grave is unknown.
Over the 35 years that Bass Reeves served as a Deputy United States Marshal, he earned his place in history by being one of the most effective lawmen in Indian Territory, bringing in more than 3,000 outlaws and helping to tame the lawless territory (despite the mass media only reporting a small % of his arrests & at one point setting him up & charging him with a crime. The things they will do to discredit minorities.) Killing some 14 men during his service, Reeves always said that he "never shot a man when it was not necessary for him to do so in the discharge of his duty to save his own life."


Job Description:Eze Software Group (Eze Software) is seeking an Engagement Specialist to join the Product Specialists (Trading) team based out of Hyderabad, India office within the Engagement function of Client Services group. The Engagement Specialist team acts as a SME to our clients who are among the top Hedge Funds, Institutional Wealth Managers and financial professionals around the world. The team serves as an important arm of onboarding new clients and supporting the existing clients. Engagement Specialist will take requests and solve them according to the internal/ external stakeholder s needs. The successful candidate will be a highly- motivated individual who will play a key role in the design, development, testing, documentation and deployment of Algo service requests via the Eze Algo Plug- in Management Studio, a new tool that the Algo team uses to create, maintain and deploy sell- side client s proprietary Algorithmic trading products in the Eze OMS. Additionally, the candidate will assist in executing the standard day to day responsibilities of the team working with ATDL and traditional algos and completing various FIX certification projects for OMS and EMS platforms. This position requires extensive leadership capabilities, account management skills, critical thinking, organization, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of electronic trading workflows. This role will allow this individual to develop strong relationships with our sell- side clients, including business, technical contacts, and other external parties. The candidate will ensure that our continued use of the Algo Plug- in Management Studio to deploy tickets positions the Algo team to carry on providing excellent service and products to Eze s clients. This position will also provide the opportunity to work closely with other teams within Eze including: Sales, Broker Business, Business Development, Product Management, Systems Support, Development, and The Technical Communications Group. Excellent communications and organizational skills are essential and the candidate should be comfortable managing projects from start to finish with minimal supervision. Job Functions: Use the Eze Algo Plug- in Management Studio to update and build new algorithmic trading tickets for Eze s sell- side clients Work on ATDL algos and manage development of traditional algos Coordinate deployment of Algo ticket changes to Eze s buy- side client base, taking into account the different unique needs of specific clients Work with Clients and External 3rd Parties to determine the scope and requirements for Algo integrations Demo new Algo products to clients Internally and externally certify new and updated Algo tickets Foster relationships with our sell- side clients in both a business and technical role Certify new workflows and products for EZE OMS and EMS platforms including Inbound and Outbound FIX connections Qualifications: Bachelor s degree or equivalent, with minimum of 3- 6 years of related industry work experience Minimum of 2 years of experience within the investment technology space required Ability to work well under pressure and within strict deadlines Excellent multi- tasking skills Excellent communication skills Desire to learn about the financial markets and technology Desire to manage projects independently Experience with FIX, SQL, XML, project management, and third party trading systems a MUST Benefits: Compensation includes a competitive base salary & amp amp excellent benefits. About the Eze Software Group: Eze Software Group is a premier provider of global investment technology to support the front, middle and back office. The Eze Software Investment Suite addresses the core business needs of the asset management community, including Order Management, Trade Execution & amp amp Analytics, Portfolio Analytics & amp amp Modeling, Compliance & amp amp Regulatory Reporting, Commission Management, Data Management and Portfolio Accounting. Eze Software partners with more than 2, 000 buy- and sell- side institutions in 30 countries across North and South America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. Clients include hedge funds, institutional asset managers, mutual funds, pension funds, endowments, family offices, wealth managers, and broker- dealers across a range of strategies, investment products, and asset classes. Based in Boston, Eze Software employs more than 1, 000 associates in 12 offices worldwide. Eze Software Group is an equal opportunity employer.


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Tax Loophole Could Give Pension Funds a Boost
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Some companies can get an extra tax break on contributions to their pension funds this year, but they have to hurry to take advantage of a one-time rule change, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Pension contributions made before mid-September of this year can be deducted on tax returns for 2017, before corporate tax rates were cut from 35 percent to 21 percent.
"That means a company that contributes $100 million to its pension plan now can save $35 million in taxes," the Journal says, "while a company contributing the same amount after the deadline would save just $21 million, based on the new 21% corporate tax rate."
The enhanced tax break is available only to companies that have underfunded defined-benefit plans, but that includes plenty of firms. As of last week, defined-benefit plans for S&P 500 companies are underfunded by about 10 percent, with obligations of a bit more than $2 trillion but assets of only $1.8 trillion.
For companies that are falling short, "This is a no-brainer to the extent that you have the liquidity to do it," Wharton professor Jennifer Blouin said.
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As you are trying to figure out how to make your transition into self-employment you inevitably will get stuck.
I'm digging back into my podcast archives to share with you a fun and unique exercise to help you visualize your career goals.
It's called sketchingnoting. I like to think of it as doodling with intention and without judgment.
Doug Neill has made a business out of sketch noting. In graduate school, he rediscovered his childhood passion for drawing. He was a math and science teacher, but sketch noting helped him realize the traditional teaching path wasn't for him.
You can check out some of his work at The Graphic Recorder or Verbal to Visual.
Why Doug has been aware of his need to go through a transition every couple of years.
How he first started getting paid for his sketch noting work by being hired for freelance projects.
How a TED talk inspired him to take action by immediately buying a domain name and starting a website.
Aligning your habits with your purpose.
Superpower: Recognizing times when he needs to make transitions.
Self-reflection practice: Paying attention to the alignment factor to remain on track with your goals.
Regains focus by: Applying some constraints to what he's working on.
90-day goal: Continue to build teaching resources through Verbal to Visual, The Graphic Recorder, and A Trail of Life.
1. Buy a sketch notebook or gather up a bunch of scrap paper you have around your house.
2. Keep your sketch paper and a pen or pencil in place you will feel most comfortable drawing each morning.
3. Make sketching your thoughts a part of your morning ritual. You might even make drawing the very first thing you do every day.
4. Try this experiment for at least a week to see how it makes you feel. Who knows, you might even learn something new about yourself.


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Two suspected militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) believed to be planning an attack in Ankara were killed in a police raid early on May 21 in the Turkish capital Ankara, state-run Anadolu Agency has reported.
The suspects were reportedly staying in an apartment of the Housing Development Administration of Turkey (TOKİ) in the Etimesgut district's Yapracık Neighborhood.
Ankara Governor Ercan Topaca spoke to the press at the place of the incidents after receiving intelligence from the officials at the scene, according to Anadolu Agency.
The two males, believed to be aged between 25 and 30, were driven to the city from Istanbul in a private vehicle by a third individual who confessed to planning an attack after being detained in an Istanbul police operation, Topaca said.
The individual, an Azerbaijani national, told the police he was an ISIL member and directed them to an Ankara address where the two other suspected ISIL members were, Topaca said.
The two individuals responded to the police raid by attempting to engage in a gunfight, but were killed by the police officers, he added.
"Who they are is not clear; we don't know about their identities," he said, adding that the officials also did not yet have information about their nationalities.
"Our colleagues are working on it; of course all evidence will be collected. After analyzing the items in the house and the suspects were carrying, we can maybe in the following hours confirm their nationalities," Topaca said.
"As for the individual who brought them [to Ankara from Istanbul] is an Azerbaijani national, there is a possibility that the terrorists were also foreign nationals, but we cannot yet understand that from their physical appearances. That can become clear in a few hours," he said.
A search in the address revealed weapons, hand grenades and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) with high explosive power, according to Topaca.
The detained suspected ISIL member told the police that the two killed militants had planned an attack in Ankara, Topaca said. "But in such organizations, one of them [members] never knows what the other [member] will do next. He is saying that they had come to Ankara for an act, but that he doesn't know what they were going to do," he said.
The locals residing at the TOKİ building complex have reportedly said they were shocked that two ISIL militants were living in the building, complaining that the flats in the complex were being rented out without proper supervision.
One of the locals in the area, Sami Özer, told reporters that the flats were being rented at prices starting from 250 Turkish Liras per month.
"The flats are very cheap. Real estate agents and cleaners are intermediaries between flat owners and tenants," Özer said.


Bavarian Day Tours has designed each tour to be a wonderful journey via the prettiest route to a fantastic destination. Each trip is planned as a full day of sightseeing yet with ample time to soak up the atmosphere, for photos, lunch and some free time in the cities to explore on your own.
Since these are private tours, you always have the flexibility to customize the tour with us in advance or adjust on the fly – which is why our tours are perfect for families and discerning travelers alike.
One thing you should be prepared to do on our tours is walk. Of course we are glad to accommodate those with mobility issues whenever possible.
Our day tours basically all follow the same general pattern; pickup time is 08:30 and we return to your hotel at around 18:30 (6:30 pm). Still, there are variations from tour to tour, such as driving time or how much free time you will have to explore on your own. Some tours are more strenuous than others. Trips to mountains have special weather considerations. Etc. Below is a list of our published tours and a point or two about each one that should help you decide and plan.


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Event Category: Festivals in India
Index > Festivals in India
In a country that is the cradle of so many different religions and cultures, it's hardly surprising the calendar is overflowing with festivals in India. Throughout the year, every region has its own festivals and events, and as a visitor it's an extra colourful travel experience to include one in your journey.
Religious Indian festivals
Most of India's biggest festivals have religious or mythical origins, such as the Hindu festivals Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi and Diwali. But many others do not and are no less colourful and interesting, from the indigenous warrior tribes' Hornbill Festival in Nagaland and the madhouse Pushkar Camel Fair in Rajasthan, to huge sports events such as the Nehru Trophy Boat Race in Kerala and the International Kite Festival in Gujarat.
When to attend festivals of India?
There are so many of them that festivals in India take place the whole year round. However, it's always good to conduct a little research before you go as sometimes it's even more interesting to arrive a little earlier to watch the event's preparations unfold, such as a few days before the start of the Hindu Bengali festival of Durga Puja when local craftsman finish their elaborately crafted deity statues.
Indian food festivals
Food also plays a major role in festivals in India, either as one of its cultural or religious elements, or as a standalone Indian food festival. Food is often one of the best ways to discover the true soul of a place, and with India's celebrated and incredibly varied cuisine, you're spoilt for choice – from the National Street Food Festival and the Asian Hawkers Market in Delhi to Ahare Bangla in Kolkata and the Goa Food Cultural Festival at the west coast.
So wherever or whenever you visit the world's second-most populous country, make sure you include one of the many festivals in India to make your trip truly unforgettable.
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17 Leigh Bardugo Quotes That Will Draw You Into Her Stories
By Caitlin White
Leigh Bardugo captivated readers with her dark, magical Grishaverse and her unique way of spinning stories in her Grisha trilogy and Six of Crows. And now she's stepping outside of that fantastical land and into another, even more familiar one. Bardugo will pen one of four new DC Comics YA novels based on iconic superheroes. The hero she will focus on? The one and only feminist icon, Wonder Woman. And she's absolutely perfect for the job.
In case you were unsure, these 17 Leigh Bardugo quotes from Six of Crows and the Grisha trilogy, Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, and Ruin and Rising, and will definitely convinced you she's going to be incredible for Wonder Woman. (Then wait a bit for the Six of Crows sequel Crooked Kingdom, out September 2016, too.) Bardugo peeks into the corners of mystical cities to find her heroes, or anti-heroes, and she gives them depth and character. She weaves through a darkness and a harshness to her fictional worlds that make them feel unique, but realistic to our own. These quotes will show you just a taste of that.
So prep for September 2017 when Wonder Woman is released, check out these 17 Bardugo quotes and see just how awesome the new YA novel is going to be.
1. "She wouldn't wish love on anyone. It was the guest you welcomed and then couldn't be rid of."
― Six of Crows
2. "The less you say, the more weight your words will carry."
― Siege and Storm
3. "It's not natural for women to fight.""It's not natural for someone to be as stupid as he is tall, and yet there you stand."
4. "I hope you weren't looking to me to be the voice of reason. I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret."
― Ruin and Rising
5. "You know the problem with heroes and saints, Nikolai?" I asked as I closed the book's cover and headed for the door. "They always end up dead."
6. "And there's nothing wrong with being a lizard either. Unless you were born to be a hawk."
― Shadow and Bone
7. "The thought filled me with grief, grief for the dreams we'd shared, for the love I'd felt, for the hopeful girl I would never be again."
8. "I missed you every hour. And you know what the worst part was? It caught me completely by surprise. I'd catch myself just walking around to find you, not for any reason, just out of habit, because I'd seen something that I wanted to tell you about or because I wanted to hear your voice. And then I'd realize that you weren't there anymore, and every time, every single time, it was like having the wind knocked out of me. I've risked my life for you. I've walked half the length of Ravka for you, and I'd do it again and again and again just to be with you, just to starve with you and freeze with you and hear you complain about hard cheese every day. So don't tell me why we don't belong together," he said fiercely.
9. "They are orphans again, with no true home but each other and whatever life they can make together on the other side of the sea."
10. "Many boys will bring you flowers. But someday you'll meet a boy who will learn your favorite flower, your favorite song, your favorite sweet. And even if he is too poor to give you any of them, it won't matter because he will have taken the time to know you as no one else does. Only that boy earns your heart."
11. "What is infinite? The universe and the greed of men."
12. "Maybe love was superstition, a prayer we said to keep the truth of loneliness at bay. I tilted my head back. The stars looked like they were close together, when really they were millions of miles apart. In the end, maybe love just meant longing for something impossibly bright and forever out of reach."
13. "I'm a business man," he'd told her. "No more, no less.""You're a thief, Kaz.""Isn't that what I just said?"
14. "Of course not," said Sturmhond. "Anything worth doing always starts as a bad idea."
15. "She'd laughed, and if he could have bottled the sound and gotten drunk on it every night, he would have. It terrified him."
16. "The moment our lips met, I knew with pure and piercing certainty that I would have waited for him forever."
17. "When people say impossible, they usually mean improbable."
Images: Leigh Bardugo/Goodreads; Med Badr Chemmaoui, Matthew Wiebe, Azrul Aziz, Stefan Kunze, Ariana Prestes/Unsplash


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My Little Diva Is 2 Today! Happy Birthday, Sophia Suzanne!
If I am not around today, there is good reason. Today, New Year's Eve, is my little Sophie's 2nd birthday!
I cannot believe my little girl is 2 years old today...It seems like only yesterday I held her for the first time. Sophia is my "Miracle Baby". She is my everything. You see, my husband and I had been trying for quite some time to expand our family. During that time, we found out I have PCOS, and I knew it was possible that we might not be able to have children of our own. I took about a million supplements every day, used fertility monitors like it was religion, and I did a lot of praying. Still, every month, nothing....Over the period of a couple years, we suffered through 3 miscarriages and it seemed everyone else was getting pregnant around me. I became horribly depressed and felt like a failure as a woman. Like I were somehow being punished. This was probably the darkest time of my life. I became totally introverted and spent a lot of time wondering "Why me? Why us?"
I finally had a talk with God and told Him "If I am to become a mother again, let it happen in YOUR time...Not mine." I had been praying and selfishly demanding NOW! I finally gave it to God and accepted that I had to let go....Stop worrying...Stop crying...I finally felt peace and clarity. We had actually started looking into the process of adoption and had even been approved by an agency, and then 2 little lines changed my life forever. My mother, who has an eerie way of just knowing things, told me to take a pregnancy test. She had a dream that I was pregnant with twins. I didn't believe it for a second, but after a week or so, it was gnawing at me. So a few days before my period was due, I went and got an early pregnancy test. I never expected it to be positive, but there were 2 clear, beautiful lines! We were definitely pregnant!
My pregnancy with Sophie was awful from the start. I was violently ill, throwing up constantly, and felt like crap in general. Because of my PCOS, the doctor opted to give me a very early ultrasound, just to see how things looked. Much to my shock, it was twins! There were 2 distinct gestational sacs, and 2 tiny little "beans". Unfortunately, by the time I had my next ultrasound, it was down to 1. My Sophia. I was going to have the little girl I had always wanted. I laughed and cried at the same time, and just felt so incredibly grateful. She was strong, healthy, and growing perfectly inside of me.
The months flew by as fast as they could while being horrendously ill and on bedrest, and on December 31, 2009, Sophia Suzanne was born at 8:22AM via C-section. She was so beautiful, all 6lbs 5oz of her. She had the face of an angel and a head full of thick, dark hair. We were hopelessly in love with her immediately.
And now, my Miracle, my little Princess, is 2 years old. Sophia is a happy, beautiful child with a great big smile and a lot of sass. She loves music, is a chocoholic like her Daddy, and she loves giving hugs and kisses. She is also quite the daredevil and isn't afraid of anything. She is my life. Like my other kids, she gives my life meaning and purpose like I never would have imagined before I became a mother.
My biggest wish for my daughter today is this: Sophie, don't be like me. I would never want you to go through things that I have gone through because I just didn't believe in myself enough. Don't ever second-guess yourself or feel not good enough. Don't ever let anyone hold you down or crush your dreams. Trust me, there are people who will attempt to do just that. You will undoubtedly have your heart broken, probably several times. Pick yourself back up when this happens, and be strong. Don't ever doubt your talents and gifts. And most of all, don't ever forget how beautiful you are. There are people who will put you down. Don't ever let them break you down. Life is too damn short to ever spend a moment allowing other people to make you question your worth. Trust me here, kiddo, I am 30 years old and am just NOW figuring this out!
Simply be kind to everyone you meet, and keep smiling that beautiful smile. Love yourself and those around you, and realize that even though life may be hard at times, it's one beautiful ride.You're so loved, little girl. There has never been a child more wanted. We loved you before you were even conceived. Please love yourself, unconditionally, the way that we love you. And always know, no matter how old you get or how far you may be from home, you'll always be our little girl. Our door and hearts are open to you forever. Never forget the road that will lead you back. I am so glad I had you. Thank you for making my life worth living. Happy Birthday, Baby Girl.
Get Chic Comfort At CheapesTees!
I love T-shirts. As a matter of fact, I probably have hundreds of them! I've got everything from vintage music tees that are worn-out and super soft to more dressy, fitted tees. There's nothing like lounging around the house in a soft, comfy tee and a pair of yoga pants. (Or even my Pajama Jeans...Yes, I really do own some!) Talk about ultimate comfort! While I do love dressing up and being girly, I also love comfort. T-shirts, in my humble opinion, are the way to go!
One thing I was lacking in the T-shirt department were some nice long sleeved tees for the winter months. Sure, I had seen some out and about at Walmart, etc...But none of them "spoke" to me. A lot of the fabrics were starchy feeling or just felt odd. Plus, they weren't that cute, if I must be honest. I don't think anyone should ever have to sacrifice comfort for style, and if a top isn't comfortable AND flattering, chances are, I won't be wearing it. And so many of the higher-end long sleeved tees can cost an arm and a leg. With 3 kids and 1 income, I can't afford to spend upwards of $50-$100 for a shirt. Maybe after we hit the lottery!
That's why I was absolutely thrilled to review a couple of long-sleeved T-shirts from CheapesTees! They sell name brand, high quality clothing at rock bottom prices. You know that ultra-feminine, V-neck burnout tee that is all the rage this season? They've got em, and for a lot less than you'd expect! They also have tees for men and kids, as well as great yoga pants, etc for a complete outfit! Like layering? CheapesTees has layering essentials like tanks and camis, too!
As a woman who recently turned 30, I have noticed that my skin looks and behaves a bit differently than it did in my teens and early 20's. It gets drier, faster, and it has lost some of its glow at times. Especially in the winter! The cold temperatures coupled with artificial indoor heat can be enough to make my body dry, itchy, and sometimes even cracked. (Ouch!) While I have been religious about a facial skincare regimen, one thing I have been overlooking is the skin on my body. Sure, I use lotions. But sometimes lotion isn't enough to combat those winter skin woes.
That's why I was really intrigued by the anti-aging skincare products at Trinity of Youth. Not only is this beauty company based in my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, TOY is the manufacturer of a fantastic body serum called BrilliantFX. This is not your ordinary body lotion, either. In fact, it's not lotion at all. BrilliantFX is a serum, which absorbs rapidly into the skin to achieve quick and visible improvement in the skin's feel and appearance. That's right! Say goodbye to tired, dried, cracking skin!
You may remember I featured a review of the Aerobie Skylighter flying disc a couple of months ago. Well, Aerobie has a brand new product called the Megatop that I would like to share with you all. My 11 year old was very excited when this arrived on our doorstep, since he is so used to me receiving baby or women's products for review. He has grown to love the products from Aerobie, since they're challenging, fun, and a great way to keep active.
The Megatop is no exception! This spinning top is a cut above an ordinary top. This top is specially designed to sustain long and fast spins due to the fact that is perimeter weighted. It also comes with a spin accelerator that allows the Megatop to easily achieve 3000+ rpm spin rates! (Holy cow!) If that wasn't cool enough, the Megatop also comes equipped with a catching plate and a spin booster, perfect for doing tricks and keeping the spin going for what feels like an eternity.
Take a look at this short video showing how much fun your kids can have with the Aerobie Megatop!
So I am probably giving away my age here, but I distinctly remember playing Oregon Trail on the ancient computers in my Elementary School computer lab. The object of the game? To move your settler family from Missouri to Oregon City along the Oregon Trail, and to get them there in one piece. This ended up being a lot more challenging than it sounded. With perils along the way like disease, unfriendly Indians, and lack of food to hunt, it's literally a fight for survival. I can't imagine what our early settlers had to face on their journeys westward, but this educational game helped me, as a child, to be grateful for the many advances we as a society have made since then. Thank Goodness I will never have to go anywhere in a creaky old wagon pulled by horses...I am cringing as I type, since I am terrified of horses! But I always loved Computer Lab time and always looked forward to my untimely death by Dysentery when I took my chances on the Oregon Trail.
Recently I got the opportunity to review a whole new take on my favorite classic. The Oregon Trail is BACK, and this time with better graphics than the old-school computer stick people. Red Wagon Games, publisher of interactive entertainment, and game developer DoubleTap Games have announced the availability of The Oregon Trail on the Wii™ system and Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system. This new iteration of The Learning Company's classic educational action adventure game will be available for a SRP of $19.99 (Wii) and $29.99 (3DS) wherever Wii and Nintendo 3DS games are sold. The Oregon Trail is rated E-10+.
Set in the mid-1800s, The Oregon Trail lets players assume the role of a wagon pioneer leader guiding a party of settlers westward across 2,000 miles of winding, rough terrain from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon City on the Oregon Trail. The classic game has now been modernized for all ages on Wii™ and Nintendo 3DS™ and is part of the frenzy of nostalgia over the game, which has yielded everything from band tour promotions ("Fall Out Boy Trail") to humorous references on popular websites ("Digg has broken an axle"). Since 1971, more than 65 million copies of the highly popular game have been sold. The single-player game retraces the historical journey, challenging the gamer to survive and prosper through four unique storylines with three different time periods. Plan and stock up for the dangerous trip, complete a variety of timed challenges including hunting and fishing, and unlock special items along the way. The Oregon Trail on Wii and Nintendo 3DS is the first version of the game where players can drive the wagon on the trail.
I Have Some Lucky Winners, A Couple Are Re-Draws!
I hate it when I have to re-draw winners, but a couple of winners from my giveaways that ended several days ago still haven't replied, so I was forced to choose new winners. Without further ado, here are my new winners!
Carolyn H. BUT- Carolyn recently won the same prize on another blog and wanted to pass this along to another family. (How sweet is that?!) My NEW winner is....Nikole!
All winners have been e-mailed and have 48 hours to respond. PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDERS!!! Thanks to everyone who entered, and check back often for more reviews and giveaways!
If you are anything like me, it can be difficult to get all of the proper nutrients your body needs to thrive. I happen to be a rather picky eater, so I know I am lacking in Omega3's and some other important vitamins. I don't eat seafood, ever...I mean at all. Seafood and I simply do not get along. One time at a friend's wedding, I unknowingly bit into a vile crab-stuffed mushroom and ended up crying, spitting it into my napkin, and then ran to the restroom to vomit. Yes, I really do detest seafood that much. So to get the Omega3's that are such a huge benefit of eating slimy, stinky, nasty fish, I take supplements. The problem with many Omega3 supplements is that they're horse-pills. I mean, fish oil supplements can be HUGE! On top of that, a lot of the fish-oil capsules I have taken in the past left me with an awkward and rather disgusting problem: Fish burps. It was almost ironic. I took the capsules so I wouldn't have to taste the fish, and I ended up tasting it anyway...Over and over...All day long. Ick!
Another thing I know I don't get enough of are fruits. I love veggies, but fruits are not my favorite things in the world. I don't know why, but the acid found in many fruits gives me awful heartburn, so I just don't really eat much of it. I guess it also doesn't help that I much prefer savory flavors over sweets.
As the mom of 2 toddlers and a preteen, getting to the grocery store can be quite a challenge. It means getting all the kids ready to go, strapping them into their carseats, hoping no one pooped on the way there, wrestling with my gargantuan double-stroller, and praying that I didn't forget something important at home, like my purse! (Yes, on one particularly frazzled day, this really did happen.) So needless to say, going to the store for a few necessities is often more trouble than it's worth and we just go when my husband has the day off and he's there to help keep things under control. After all, I can't push a shopping cart and a double stroller all at once!
That's why I was so excited to learn about Alice. Who is Alice? No, she's not a nanny. But Alice IS a Mother's Helper of sorts. Alice.com is an awesome online store where you can pick up all of your household essentials like toothpaste, cleaning supplies, and even baby food and diapers for rock-bottom prices. Alice provides you a better way to manage all of your household essentials online. You tell Alice what you buy—choosing from great deals on 1000's of products—and Alice goes to work. Alice organizes all of your products, finds automatic coupons and deals for you, and reminds you when you might be running low, and helps you order just the items you need so you can avoid that trip to the corner drugstore or the big-box store. And all this convenience comes direct to your door with free shipping included. Add to that a FAST turnaround time, and you've got your own personal shopping service!
Hey Hubbies: Wow Her With Jewelry From Anjolee On Valentine's Day!
There is one thing that always makes a fool-proof gift idea for almost every woman out there: Jewelry. The great thing about jewelry, aside from the sparkle factor, is that it can make any woman feel just a little more beautiful while she's wearing it. It's also perfect for any occasion, like birthdays or anniversaries, or even if a man is trying to scrape his way out of the "dog house". (Come on, you ladies know as well as I do that we can't stay TOO mad if we're presented with something shiny!) Yes, flowers are nice. They smell good, they're pretty, but...they are dead in a week. Jewelry is the perfect gift to say "I love you" and it lasts forever!
While the Holidays may officially be over, Valentine's Day is right around the corner! What woman wouldn't love to be presented with a tiny little gift box on Valentine's Day? I know I would! I personally don't have a ton of jewelry, but the pieces I do have definitely make a statement. I like pieces of jewelry that are unique and won't be seen on half of the women out and about. I recently stumbled upon a great online jeweler that not only carries a huge selection of items from Diamond Earrings, Diamond Tennis Bracelets, and even some spectacular Diamond Engagement Rings, their pieces are also fully customizable!
Anjolee has been a leading high-end jewelry manufacturer since 1977. This San Diego based company offers customers over 34 years of expertise in the field of jewelry, and they are 100% committed to offering not only stunning, uniquely designed jewelry, but also stellar customer service. Anjolee's commitment to customer satisfaction includes the highest standard of quality for each of their products. While maintaining competitive prices, the goal is to make your internet shopping experience surpass shopping in a store. Being the manufacturer enables them to offer each jewelry item in a large range of sizes, diamond carat weights, gold karats in yellow or white, or platinum, thus creating many price points for each product. These various combinations and their unique manufacturing process allow customers to customize any product based on individual tastes and budgets.
Now that Old Man Winter has made his official arrival, so have coughs and colds. This winter is the first in a few years that I have not been pregnant or having babies. The one thing I remember most about my last 2 pregnancies was getting awful colds and not being able to easily relieve my symptoms. There's not a whole lot of cold remedies on the market that are safe for expecting moms to take! And I don't know about any of you, but while I was pregnant, I didn't like taking any medications. You never can tell what lasting effects may present themselves later. So when I got the cold to end all colds when I was pregnant with Sophie, I suffered in silence, with nothing more than a humidifier and a box of tissues to ease my misery. I was laid-out for a whopping 3 weeks, and it was horrible!
I was thrilled to try out Zarbee's myself recently when I noticed some mild, cold-like symptoms coming on. The taste is actually quite good and tastes a lot like honey. I noticed that it doesn't have the unpleasant aftertaste that many cough syrups tend to have. (This is a major plus as a mom, since kids tend to go running when the medicine comes out!) Within a short period of time, my sore throat and cough had shown significant improvement. Who says all-natural can't be effective?!
In addition to creating an effective, natural solution for those pesky winter colds, the folks at Xarbee's also have some safe and natural remedies for those looking for relief from their symptoms. Good for mom, good for baby.


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Grandmaster Chen is considered one of the most knowledgeable and one of the best teachers of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. A quiet person, he seems almost more at home as an oriental scholar than as a teacher of a martial art.
Grandmaster Chen teaches with a sensitivity that endears him to his students, and them to him. His willingness to correct and guide students is always coupled with his acute sense of the dignity of each student. Regardless of degree of proficiency, virtually everyone comes away from Grandmaster Chen's workshop with a better understanding of T'ai Chi Ch'uan.


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The National Pedagogic University () is a national public normal university in Bogotá, Colombia. The university is under the Ministry of National Education of Colombia and began academic works as a female education institution. In 1962, it acquired a national and joint character.

It offers 20 undergraduate academic programs and 19 graduate, within which is the only doctorate in education offered in the country, in agreement with the Universidad del Valle and Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas.

The National Pedagogic University has the principal goal of integral teacher training through a coherent educational plan based on the principles underlying its nature and rationale. teach excellence, quality, equity, membership and academic rigor of the training programs and processes in teaching, research and extension. That is because of its slogan "Educating Educators". The university has received the high quality institutional accreditation by the Ministry of Education in 2016.

History
The university is a chapter in Colombian history linked to the development of education, for their contribution to teacher training in different areas of knowledge and research, production and dissemination of national educational thinking. It was created by the National Pedagogical Institute was founded in 1927 in an effort to provide higher education to students graduating from the Institute. After a few years, the University ceased to be dependent on the school, and now has control and autonomous economic administration.

By Act 30 of 1992 and the General Law of Education was consecrated as the institution advises the Ministry of National Education regarding educational policies for teacher training, as well as a result of historical development, its contribution to the country with about 20,000 professionals in education Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels and the heritage they inherited from these institutions is configured as an entity capable of developing an organizational culture that will allow collect the pedagogical tradition of this century, to the extent that it has been important player in the process of teacher training, assimilating critically the various historical experiences and reworked in accordance with the current conditions.

Academic programs
The Faculties of the National Pedagogical University is an academic and administrative structure that depend on the Vice-Rector Academic. It currently has five colleges that offer academic programs to undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering the areas of pedagogical knowledge.

Facultad de Humanidades (Faculty of Humanities)
 Licenciatura en Educación Básica con énfasis en Ciencias Sociales (Primary Education with emphasis in Social Sciences)
 Licenciatura en Educación Básica con énfasis en Humanidades: Español y Lenguas Extranjeras (Primary Education with an emphasis on Humanities: Spanish and Foreign Languages)
 Licenciatura en Educación Básica con énfasis en Humanidades: Español e Inglés (Primary Education with an emphasis on Humanities: English and Spanish)
 Licenciatura en Filosofía (To be teacher of Philosophy)

Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología (Faculty of Science and Technology)
 Licenciatura en Química (To be teacher of Chemistry)
 Licenciatura en Biología(To be teacher of Biology)
 Licenciatura en Física (To be teacher of Physics)
 Licenciatura en Electrónica (To be teacher of Electronics)
 Licenciatura en Matemáticas (To be teacher of Maths)
 Licenciatura en Diseño Tecnológico (To be teacher of Design Technology)

Facultad de Bellas Artes (Faculty of Fine Arts)
 Licenciatura en Música (To be teacher of Music)
 Licenciatura en Artes Escénicas (To be teacher of Performing Arts)
 Licenciatura en Artes Visuales (To be teacher of Visual Arts)

Facultad de Educación (Faculty of Education)
 Licenciatura en Educación Infantil (Early Childhood Education)
 Licenciatura en Educación con énfasis Educación Especial (Education with Special Education emphasis)
 Licenciatura en Psicología y Pedagogía (To be teacher of Psychology and Pedagogy)
 Licenciatura en Educación Comunitaria con énfasis en Derechos Humanos (Community Education with emphasis on Human Rights)
 Programa en Pedagogía (Pedagogy degree)

Facultad de Educación física (Faculty of Physical Education)
 Licenciatura en Educación Física (To be teacher of Physical Education)
 Licenciatura en Deporte (To be teacher of Sports)
 Licenciatura en Recreación (To be teacher of Recreation)

Pedagogical University and the National Development Plan
Some professors at the National Pedagogical University, concerned about the consequences of the National Development Plan for Higher Education, have prepared a document that states the obvious deterioration of university education in Colombia. This deterioration is due to the current government's position on economic development, which has led it to adopt neoliberal economic policies that have affected public education. Furthermore, pursuing such policies in the future would cause even more privatization of public universities.

See also

 List of universities in Colombia
 Education in Colombia

Notes

External links
 National Pedagogic University official site
 Página oficial de La Universidad Pedagógica Nacional (Spanish)
 Revista de Estudiantes Tercer Piso UPN (Spanish)

National Pedagogic University (Colombia)

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Got back from Brickworld late last night… haven't had time to unpack yet. Started a new job today… been busy. Will blog about the event later when I get more free time.
Update: Managed to upload a few pictures from Brickworld to Flickr. The event was great! The hotel was nice (and expensive), but the venue was top notch. Two good bars within walking distance; and some good food in the area. Space and train displays were light, but otherwise a nice turn out of AFOLs.


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Resour. Bull. NE-21. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 17p.
Proceedings, 2nd International Workshop/Seminar on Scanning Technology and Image Processing on Wood. 65-75.
Veneer recovery of Douglas-fir from the Coast and Cascade Ranges of Oregon and Washington.
Resour. Bull. SE-112. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 15 p.
Res. Note FPL-0288. Madison, WI : United States Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, 2003. 5 pages.
Holzforschung Volume 68, Number 8, 2014; pp. 965–970.
Resour. Bull. NE-55. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 13p.
Forest Products Journal Vol. 47, NO. 10. 6 p.
Resour. Bull. NE-33. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 13p.
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I from Baltimore and in south baltimore, them white boys live just as hard as we do..they even call themselves n*ggaz...it 2005 times is changin..it's different types of white people...not all hip hop lovin white boyz are from the suburbs...some of them are from the hood....why should they act like like they from the suburbs just b/c they are white??...should all suburban blacks act like they from the hood??
Yes The Music Is Still Good...But If I Went On The Radio After Making A Good Album As A White Rapper And Said "Black People Dont Belong In America, get Your a*ses Back To Africa Niqqers" Dont You Think That Would Affect Your Opinion On Me.
whats the credibility of this source?
dont he have Paul Wall on his album?
All I know is Kanye and Jay-Z can say that, but a Gangster is Al Capone. They first rocked the ice, had people "Wacked", organized crime and ran "tha streetz"... chew on that. They were white. Who is buying into what now?????
it's awfully coincidental that Kanye is saying this after Paul Wall took his number 1 Billboard spot. hmmm.
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Freedom of speech. He says what he wants and that's allowed. Does he make sense all the time? No. But that's the beauty of America. Everybody has an opinion, and he's just expressing his.
well den dat n*gga needs to give back 93% of the money he has made cause it came from white boys buying his records...and while we are on the subject....who started wearing polos and sh*t first, kanye or white boys??
didnt kanye ft. paul wall??
Can you please post a credible source? Wasn't it also a site from the U.K. who also said Eric B. was shot and k*lled????
stop wasting my time WITH YOUR CULT PROPAGANDA. this is a MYTH that has NEVER BEEN PROVEN. what the fu*k are you talking about? are you dreaming?
if you really think its in books that it is PROVEN we evolved from ONE RACE, the only book you are reading is black supremacist propaganda.
and no im not talking about enslaving west africans, because west africans DID THAT THEMSELVES. and dont tell me about indians either because black on native american crime today isnt so low.
i dont even know why you chose to try and insult white people.. considering you aint sh*t compared to white people. you aint even sh*t compared to arabs or asians. you're a leech. shut your mouth.
I love that science is propaganda why are you so mad? are you albino or something? you're still talking this race sh*t. are we not all homo sapiens? we are one race, it's just ignorant muh'fu*kas like you who try to separate colors. once again, most ignorant person on boxden. but hey, your rep is 0 so i guess you already knew that. nobody said anything about not liking white people. i probably have more white friends than you, not to mention friends in general.
kanye's argument was for people who don't do anything hip-hop related their whole life, and then just say "hey, i think i could make money off of this." paul wall hangs with nothing but black people. of course he's still not a very good rapper, but he is part of the culture, and has been for a while. he was even making fronts for a lot of rappers and others before he really blew up.
if u implyin' that there was no black gangsters or criminal organizations back in the day, then u wrong and you need to read a book.
The Roc-A-Fella big cheese recently declared that he was sick of white people thinking they can just buy into the hip hop lifestyle.
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so what about when a black person who lives in a big house and had money does it?


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January 27, 2021 Roundup
Recent family-related news focused on a variety of issues including the broadening definition of domestic violence; Kamala Harris ascending to the Vice Presidency and bringing her "modern" family with her and a family court lawyer inspiring others to join him in service to families in need. Also in the news is an app that is being used as a vehicle to announce milestones — including divorce, and a mother sues her adult son in a gray divorce.
It's Mother vs. Son in Britain's Priciest Divorce War David Segal, The New York Times, January 5, 2021 Tatiana Akhmedovais is trying to recoup part of a $615 million judgment owed by her ex-husband by suing her elder adult child, who she says has been shielding his father's assets.
Want a Divorce? Try Cameo to Break the News Sean Mallin, The New York Times, January 12, 2021 After a series of viral pranks, the celebrity-driven video shout-out app has become the unexpected home for breakup announcements…Users often express gratitude for the opportunity to share one last highly personal experience of joy, nostalgia, and fandom with their exes…
Kamala Harris Will Make History. So Will Her 'Big, Blended' Family Jessica Bennett, The New York Times, January 17, 2021 Kamala Harris has ascended to this barrier-breaking role, with her loved ones looking on, millions of Americans will see a more expansive version of the American family — one that could broaden rigid ideas of politically palatable family dynamics or gender roles…Mr. Emhoff was divorced, with two children from his previous marriage, making his kids among the one in four who do not live with both biological parents, according to the Census Bureau. Ms. Harris did not have children. She has often said that being "Momala" to her stepchildren is the role "that means the most" to her.
What Defines Domestic Abuse? Survivors Say It's More Than Assault Melena Ryzik and Katie Benner, The New York Times, January 22, 2021 The Congresswoman Cori Bush and the musician FKA twigs describe how manipulative, isolating conduct known as "coercive control" helped trap them in abusive relationships. Lawmakers are starting to listen. The term coercive control is embraced by some researchers to describe the dynamics of abuse because it encompasses acts like creeping isolation, entrapment, denigration, financial restrictions and threats of emotional and physical harm, including to pets or children, that are used to strip victims of power. Mild but frequent bodily aggression — pushing and grabbing, or increasing roughness during sex in a way the partner does not like — is another hallmark, experts said.
NYS Family Court Assigned Counsel: Why I Joined and Why You Should, Too Philip Katz, The New York Law Journal, January 22, 2021 The author of this article explains why he joined the Family Court Assigned Counsel Panel and implores others to join him. Mr. Katz states that Panel members are a diverse group of private practitioners — as diverse as the communities served. They are men, women, non-binary, multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multilingual and a true asset to the community.


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Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor apologizes, pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct
Posted: 9:07 AM, Nov 22, 2017
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Larry Nassar, the former acclaimed USA Gymnastics team doctor who is accused of sexually assaulting dozens women and girls, pleaded guilty to seven counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in a Michigan court on Wednesday.

Larry Nassar, the former acclaimed USA Gymnastics team doctor, pleaded guilty Wednesday to seven counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and apologized in a Michigan court for sexually abusing underage girls.
Three of those charges applied to victims under 13, and three applied to victims 13 to 15 years old. Other charges were dismissed or reduced as part of a plea agreement. All 125 victims who reported assaults to Michigan State Police will be allowed to give victim impact statements at Nassar's sentencing in January, according to the plea deal.
Nassar made a short statement apologizing and saying he was hopeful the community could move forward.
"For all those involved, I'm so horribly sorry that this was like a match that turned into a forest fire out of control," he said. "I have no animosity toward anyone. I just want healing. ... We need to move forward in a sense of growth and healing and I pray (for) that."
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina said Nassar violated the trust of his patients, and she praised the victims for coming forward.
"You used that position of trust that you had in the most vile way to abuse children," she said. "I agree that now is a time of healing, but it may take them a lifetime of healing while you spend your lifetime behind bars thinking about what you did in taking away their childhood."
Aquilina continued, "You violated the oath that you took to do no harm, and you harmed them selfishly. They are superheroes for all of America because this is an epidemic."
In all, Nassar had been charged with 22 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and 11 counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct at the state level, Megan Hawthorne, deputy press secretary for state Attorney General Bill Schuette, told CNN in July.
Dozens of women, including several gold-medal winning members of the famed "Fierce Five" team of American gymnasts, have accused Nassar of sexual misconduct in his role as the USA Gymnastics doctor.
Nassar was the team physician for the Michigan State University gymnastics and women's crew teams as well as an associate professor at MSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine. He worked at MSU from 1997 to 2016 and served as the USA Gymnastics physician through four Olympic Games.
Several of the first-degree charges pertained to victims under 13, and all of the state-level charges involve former family friends, gymnasts and patients of Nassar, Hawthorne said.
Separately, Nassar is also awaiting sentencing on federal charges of receiving child pornography, possessing child pornography and a charge that he hid and destroyed evidence in the case. That hearing is scheduled for Monday.
US gymnasts speak out
Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney , two prominent American gymnasts, recently spoke out about abuse at the hands of Nassar. Maroney said Nassar molested her starting when she was 13 under the guise of providing "medically necessary treatment." Raisman, now 23, said she was first treated by Nassar when she was 15.
Earlier in November, Raisman told "60 Minutes" she was angry at Nassar and the broader culture of USA Gymnastics that she said kept victims quiet for years.
"Why are we looking at why didn't the girls speak up?" Raisman said in a short clip released by "60 Minutes." "Why not look at what about the culture? What did USA Gymnastics do, and Larry Nassar do, to manipulate these girls so much that they are so afraid to speak up?"
Rachael Denhollander, a former gymnast with USA Gymnastics, said in court in May that Nassar sexually abused her on five doctor's visits in 2000.
Denhollander, a midlevel gymnast, said she went to Nassar because of his esteemed stature with USA Gymnastics. The abuse began at her first visit, when he put two fingers in her vagina. She thought at the time it was a legitimate medical treatment.
At a follow-up treatment, Nassar unhooked her bra, rolled her onto her side on the massage table and put his hand on her left breast, she said.
"I froze, because I knew that was sexual assault," she said.
Gabby Douglas speaks
US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas released a statement Tuesday apologizing for a comment she made that some perceived as victim-shaming, and she shared her own experience with Nassar.
"I didn't view my comments as victim shaming because I know no matter what you wear, it NEVER gives anyone the right to harass or abuse you. It would be like saying that because of the leotards we wore, it was our fault that we were abused by Larry Nassar," the statement said.
She also implied she had been abused as well.
"I didn't publicly share my experiences as well as many other things because for years we were conditioned to stay silent and honestly some things were extremely painful. I wholeheartedly support my teammates for coming forward with what happened to them," she added.
In a statement, USA Gymnastics praised Douglas and her teammates for their willingness to speak out.
"The conduct of which Larry Nassar is accused is appalling, and we are very sorry that any athlete has been harmed during her or his gymnastics career," the organization said.
In light of the sex abuse scandal, USA Gymnastics adopted a series of reforms in June that it said will help prevent and respond to future cases of abuse. All members are now required to report suspected sexual misconduct, and adults kicked out of a club will be tracked in a database.
"We are committed to further developing a culture that has safe sport as a top priority throughout the organization," USA Gymnastics said.


With its 325-horsepower engine, the 6-liter Super Stroke Ford F-250 diesel truck may seem like too much machine for anyone but a qualified mechanic to handle when it comes to under-the-hood maintenance. Even for the mechanically challenged, replacing an air filter can be a brief afternoon job. It may take a little patience and digging around under the hood, but it beats paying for a service call. Replacement air filters were listed for about $50 at auto supply retailers as of December 2010.
Get the right part. Ask a worker at the local auto supply store to confirm that the filter you've found on the shelf is correct.
Pop the hood. Make sure the engine is off. Find the air filter assembly in the rear of the engine bay under the hood to the left of the motor.
Check the restriction gauge. Find the gauge in the upper housing of the air filter assembly. Look for the "change filter" line, which will show how much dirt has collected in the unit.
Release the toggle clamps and remove the top of the air filter housing.
Take out the used filter, pulling it out and away from the engine.
Install the new filter. Push down and in toward the engine to compress the air filter seal.
Replace the air filter housing top.
Factory recommendations are to check the filter gauge every 7,500 miles.
Blowing out the air filter element with compressed air can damage the filter.


The corporate state and federal tax rate combined is at 39 percent. Not only is the corporate rate too high, it also manages to handicap American and Florida-based businesses that sell their products and services abroad, because their foreign counterparts enjoy a top global average rate of only 22.5 percent, which has steadily declined from a 2003 high of 30 percent. Thus, many U.S. businesses have departed our shores for more beneficial tax-treatment elsewhere, and the revenues and jobs have departed with them.
Luckily for small-business owners here in Florida and around the country, Congress and the president seem to finally be turning their focus to complete genuine tax reform rather than, in years past, passing short-term adjustments to the overly complicated current system. The question is, will they get real tax reform done this year?
There are a few proposed solutions to fixing the tax code and setting more fair tax rates; that's a step in the right direction.
The blueprint created by Speaker Paul Ryan and House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady, for instance, would reinvigorate America's economy and spur job creation by lowering the corporate rate to 20 percent, slashing the small business rate to 25 percent, and applying all regulations and rates uniformly across all sectors; no more punitive measures for successful enterprise. Just as important, with the institution of a destination-based cash flow tax system, the Ryan-Brady blueprint would also ensure American-made exports no longer face discriminatory tax treatment across our borders. Jobs, revenue, and U.S.-based manufacturing would increase dramatically.
Additionally, in a recent analysis by the Tax Foundation, the House Republican plan would increase U.S. GDP by 9.1 percent and create 1.7 million jobs here in America over the long-term. In Florida alone, the plan would put $4,248 back in the pockets of middle-income households and create 97,220 jobs in the state. To small businesses that make up nearly 99 percent of all Florida employers and who employ 3.1 million Floridians, these are no small numbers.
Whether it is one of the circulating plans by the House Republicans or the recently announced plan by President Trump, it is crucial that the framework Congress decides to work on will grow the economy, create jobs, and allow businesses to compete both globally and in the U.S.
What we have now no longer works and it is time for a tax overhaul that will bring the spirit of entrepreneurism, create incentives for productivity and revitalize our manufacturing sector, so we can compete once again globally. The defense of the status quo will be fierce, but if America is to retain our leadership of the free world, we must undertake this significant challenge.
We must not give up the opportunity to overhaul our complex tax system this year. It has been 31 years since we have addressed meaningful tax reform and America deserves to bring jobs and incentives back to our shores.
Barney Bishop III is a small business owner of Barney Bishop Consulting, LLC, immediate past President of the Associated Industries of Florida and former Executive Director for the Florida Democratic Party; and Panama City is his hometown.
The Trump/GOP plans do begin to move us in the right direction. However, there is one fatal flaw in their proposals - they would both double the Standard Deduction, which would take even MORE people off the tax roles. Today, we have less than half the people paying ALL of the Income & Payroll Taxes AND giving others tax welfare (via Refundable Tax Credits). The Trump/GOP proposals would REDUCE that already dangerously low percentage of people paying taxes down to even lower levels where they will become an indefensible MINORITY that would surely be slaughtered by Congress which will always pander to the (NON-taxpaying) MAJORITY. This would be IRREVERSIBLE! Instead we must slowly INCREASE the size of the taxpaying population, by phasing out the Standard Deduction, Personal Exemptions and especially, Refundable Tax Credits.
SSN, Give your readers what they'd like! Dump old fashioned Barney and Leslie Wimes!


Marquis 720 - considering the vagaries of British weather, it's surprising we don't all have one!
Considering the vagaries of British weather, it's surprising we don't all have one. The reason why, of course, is simple – looks – Marquis are right in calling the 720 "commanding and aggressive".
This boat was another of the marque's Miami Boat Show launches and stood out even in those rarefied environs. Perhaps sensibly, owners can opt for a traditional flybridge layout if they wish.
Nevertheless, look inside and what you get is very appealing. The top deck, offering 360˚ views, has hatches and air-con for temperature control, with a bar and grill on the balcony. Down one level, hand-made leather furniture makes for an impressive seating area, while the galley and serving centre is situated on the same level; a useful feature that is often overlooked by everyone bar the cook.
On the accommodation level, the owner can specify three or four cabins, all ensuite with showers. The owner's cabin uses the yacht's full 18ft 4in beam and boasts double sinks and a tub. At the transom, a two-person crew cabin can be specified as a 'cabaña' – a convenient spot for changing in and out of swimwear.
As with all Marquis motor yachts, the 720 complies with the RCD.
Enclosed flybridge boats - or tri-deck boats to use Marquis' terminology - are popular in the US and Australia, and now several manufacturers are attempting to break into the UK market.


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School architecture serving multipurpose use
Education and its development are valued in growing European cities. This is also reflected in the architecture of day-care centres, schools and universities.
The international success of the Finnish education system has attracted designers from around the world to study new day-care and school buildings in the Helsinki region. These buildings have been designed with functionality, multipurpose use and a sense of community in mind. Their architectural solutions go hand-in-hand with the new curricula.
Many of the new schools serve hundreds or nearly a thousand pupils. The key challenge is to serve children of different ages throughout their school years. Many schools are structured like villages, with the various facilities surrounding a plaza-like central yard or a lobby. The new schools also serve as public facilities for their nearby areas, providing library services and hobby and exercise facilities for local residents.
Day-care centres to universities
Large, village-like day-care centres have gained popularity in the Nordic countries in recent years. Their architecture is scaled for children.
The appreciation of education is also reflected in the impressive architecture of universities. The design of new university campuses and buildings considers changing study habits, such as digitalisation and learning in small groups.
Through Archtours, you can learn about fascinating new schools, day-care centres and campuses on-site. Contact us, and we will plan a tour tailored for your group.
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