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Add to my favorites The Effect of a Trade School Education on Lifetime Earnings
Claire Pahlmeyer, Senior, Economics, Accounting, Pacific Lutheran University
Lynn Hunnicutt, Economics, Pacific Lutheran University
Karen Travis, Economics, Pacific Lutheran University
Session 1A: Business Topics Related to Earnings, Finance, and Marketing
The rising cost of attending four-year colleges and universities concerns students and parents across the nation, calling for an explanation and possible educational alternatives. One such alternative may be trade schools, which offer a shorter path from secondary education to the workforce. In deciding which post-graduation path to pursue, students (and their parents) may be interested in the rate of return to each of these options. Many estimates have arisen calculating the rate of return to a four-year degree, but comparatively little has been done for trade schools and short-term professional programs. This study is a preliminary attempt to fill this gap. I focus on beauty schools as a specified form of trade school, and compare tuition and early-career salaries from twenty-three beauty schools in the state of Washington to pre-calculated Washington averages for four-year universities. If the labor economy is operating at maximum efficiency, the rate of return for trade schools should be equal to that of four-year universities, i.e. the same benefit to cost ratio. An efficient labor market that includes beauty schools at a higher rate of return than four-year universities could indicate an occurence of social stigma, encouraging unprepared high school students into a longer program than would be economically efficient. The expected result would be an increase in students capitalizing on the program with the higher rate of return. While preliminary results suggest a higher rate of return for four-year programs, I plan to continue the study with expanded data sets.
Other Economics major students (15)
Other Accounting major students (2)
Other Economics mentored projects (7)
Add to my favorites Cloud and Precipitation Structure on the Leeward Side of the Olympic Mountains
Jamin Kurtis (Jamin) Rader, Senior, Atmospheric Sciences: Climate, Atmospheric Sciences: Meteorology
Lynn McMurdie, Atmospheric Sciences
Angela Rowe, Atmospheric Sciences
Joseph Zagrodnik, Atmospheric Sciences
Session 1L: Sound to Mountains: Water, Life, and Climate in the Salish Sea
From November 2015 through March 2016, the Olympic Mountains Experiment (OLYMPEX) field campaign was conducted on the Olympic Peninsula to study how wintertime precipitation is modified as it passes over coastal mountains and to validate satellite-derived precipitation measurements from the U.S.-Japan Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission. This project uses OLYMPEX data to explore the topographic effect on these Pacific frontal systems by examining cloud and precipitation structure on the leeward side (usually northeast) of the Olympic Mountains, where there is typically a minimum in precipitation relative to the windward side. While most research has focused on the structure of the windward side, this study uniquely examines the leeward side of the mountains. A radar managed by Environment and Climate Change Canada on Vancouver Island provided measurements of the vertical structure of the frontal systems over the northern Olympic Mountains, including intensity inferred from radar reflectivity. Using environmental data from NCEP North American Regional Reanalysis on the windward side (usually southwest) of the mountains, this study classifies the leeward radar data based on upstream synoptic conditions. It then examines the cloud and precipitation structure on the leeward side of the mountains in various atmospheric environments. Preliminary findings of this study reveal, for example, that the intensity of cloud systems on the leeward side is dependent on upstream stability. Locally, these findings will inform studies of snowpack and water supply as many reservoirs depend on precipitation that occurs on the leeward side. Outside of the Pacific Northwest, these findings can be applied to other midlatitude coastal mountain ranges on the west side of continents around the world.
Other students mentored by Lynn McMurdie (3)
Other students mentored by Angela Rowe (1)
Add to my favorites Melting Layer Variability on the Windward versus Leeward Side of the Olympic Mountains
Hannah M. Hampson, Senior, Civil Engineering Mary Gates Scholar
Jessica Lundquist, Civil and Environmental Engineering
A greater understanding of snow accumulation patterns in our mountains has proven critical in predicting water supply, preventing floods, forecasting avalanches, and generating hydropower. One way to improve this understanding is through study of the melting layer, or the layer within a cloud where falling snow and ice begin to melt into liquid during a precipitation event. The upper bound of the melting layer is the 0°C temperature level, and the lower bound the altitude at which snow has fully melted into rain. This project aims to improve understanding of the melting layer and its variation in thickness and elevation on the windward (southwest) versus leeward (northeast) side of the Olympic Mountain Range. Hypotheses are explored through the analysis of radar imagery on opposing sides of the mountain range, weather balloon profiles of temperature, wind and humidity, and ground observation data - including hourly temperature values from sites throughout the mountains. Results of these data are compared to snow and weather models and reanalysis products such as WRF (Weather Research and Forecasting Model), NARR (North American Regional Reanalysis) and ERA-Interim, to explore the predictability of melting layer behavior for use in hydrologic forecasting. Through analysis of preliminary results, the occurrence of a lower leeward melting level has been captured through vertical temperature profiles that reanalysis products failed to account for. One hypothesized process contributing to this melting layer variability could include the trapping of cold air at lower elevations from continental sources on the lee-side thus lowering the melting layer, and further altering the thickness of the melting layer as this trapped air mixes with the air modified over the windward slopes originating from the Pacific Ocean.
Other students mentored by Jessica Lundquist (1)
Add to my favorites Effect of Exposure to Blue-Enriched Light on Circadian Phase Shifts in Aviation Pilots
Matthew Hsin, Senior, Biology (Molecular, Cellular & Developmental)
Erin Flynn-Evans, Aeronautics & Astronautics, Aerospace Studies, Human Biology, Human Centered Design & Engineering
Prolonged wakefulness is the root cause of significant incidents and accidents across numerous shift-working industries. Laboratory research has indicated that exposure to short-wavelength (visibly blue) light enhances alertness and performance, and shifts circadian phase. The strategic use of short-wavelength light may be a suitable fatigue countermeasure to decrease the risk of accidents in demanding occupations. Despite many laboratory studies demonstrating the efficacy of blue light, little work has been done to investigate the translation of such strategies in an occupational setting, where workers are more likely to experience confounding factors that could dampen the effectiveness of lighting countermeasures. One area where lighting countermeasures could be useful is among pilots who must awaken early to begin flying in the early morning hours. Our research aims to investigate the efficacies of integrating fatigue countermeasures in time-sensitive operations to bolster work safety and performance. We conducted a randomized, cross-over study to determine whether blue-enriched lighting could be used to shift circadian phase and sleep, and improve performance among airline pilots working early shifts using 6-sulfatoxymelatonin (aMT6s) concentrations as a default for circadian cycle. Volunteer participants working for a short-haul airline completed a fixed-pattern design (FPD) roster schedule and aMT6s collection protocol outlined in the methods section. The aMT6s data were subjected to a best-fit cosinor analysis to determine the acrophase. Analyses are underway to determine whether circadian phase shifts occurred following the blue-enriched lighting condition.
Add to my favorites Thunderstorm Initiation in the Lee of the Andes
Kyle Joseph Anderson, Senior, Atmospheric Sciences: Meteorology
Central Argentina in the lee of the Andes Mountains experiences some of the most intense thunderstorms on earth. These storms produce large hail, flash floods, and tornadoes, and adversely affect the people living in this region. The initiation, growth and hail production processes in these storms are poorly understood due to the lack of sufficient observations in this region. Currently, the only way to study the climatology of these events is through satellite remote sensing observations. This project examines spaceborne radar data from the Precipitation Radar (PR) on the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite for the November and December period for the years 1998-2013. The purpose of this project is to better understand the temporal and spatial evolution of these convective systems near the Sierras de Córdoba in the lee of the Andes. The PR radar observations from TRMM were classified into 4 categories: 1) deep convective cores; 2) wide convective cores; 3) intermediate convective cores; and 4) broad stratiform regions. These categories are based on the height, area, and reflectivity of the storms. Reflectivity is the signal reflected back to the radar by the hydrometeors. It was found that initiation and rapid upscale growth occur in the vicinity of the Sierras de Córdoba. These results are crucial for the planning and execution of the upcoming field campaign in Argentina called RELAMPAGO (Remote sensing of Electrification, Lightning, And Mesoscale/microscale Processes with Adaptive Ground Observations). Knowledge about how convective storms behave in Argentina applies to other regions, such as the lee of the Rocky Mountain in the United States. Another benefit of this study is that legacy computer code that was written in the IDL programming language is now updated to a more structured format with Python making it easily used for future research.
Add to my favorites Development and Implementation of Improved Forecast Analysis Tools for Use by the University of Washington WxChallenge Forecasting Team
Thomas S. Lamb, Senior, Atmospheric Sciences
People all over the world use forecasts from various sources such as the National Weather Service, local TV/radio stations, or apps on smartphones for a variety of applications. Examples include preparing for routine activities, such as planning outdoor events, or preparing for rare, yet hazardous scenarios like a thunderstorm passage near a sporting event. The most common quantities of interest are maximum/minimum temperatures, wind speed, and rainfall (chance and amount). To approximate these quantities, weather information sources utilize forecasts made from numerical weather prediction models of which there are about ten used in the United States. Numerical models of the atmosphere consist of equations that describe the current state of the atmosphere and how it changes with time and location. These equations are solved on powerful computers as the number of calculations are immense. Using the information from these models, individual forecasts can be made. Atmospheric Science students at UW are practicing forecast techniques through participation in a national competition called WxChallenge—a contest where participants from various academic institutions predict these quantities for selected US cities. For help with forecasting, the UW team has developed a website that holds a suite of model information which easily analyzes and compares that data and assesses the skill of each individual model. This website, however, needs updates and improvements. Therefore, I am converting the existing system to an object-oriented format by creating Forecast objects for individual weather models. For example, I have written a Forecast object for the DarkSky weather model using Python code. This type of improvement will reduce redundant code and allow for future developments to be implemented with ease. I am confident that this updated system will help the UW team improve the accuracy of their forecasts.


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Construction, Habitat for Humanity
City National Bank continues its partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha and Putnam this month as several employees gave up their Saturday to help a Habitat homebuyer build their home. Fourteen team members from City National signed up for a group volunteer build day, and each spent their Saturday working indoors painting a house that is nearly complete. City National employees have made hands-on contributions a regular part of their support, logging dozens of hours at the bustling construction site in Kanawha County.
"…it just shows their high-level commitment in helping us create a better community."
"City [National Bank] employees don't just work in the communities they serve," Habitat Development Director William Andreas said in a statement about the volunteers. "They are very organized, and when all the employee volunteers show up on a snowy morning it just shows their high-level commitment in helping us create a better community."
City National became a long-term Habitat partner in 2004 with a $100,000 four-year pledge gift. That money was put towards Habitat's campaign "Hammering in the Hills." That campaign helped to build the North Hills Drive Housing Division in Charleston. Upon the fulfillment of that pledge, City National Bank followed up with two additional donations benefiting the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and ongoing construction jobs in Kanawha and Putnam counties.
Recently, City National Bank became a "Thank God It's Friday Builders Club" (TGIF) sponsor. This type of partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam entitles City National employees that come out to volunteer on a one-day construction project several benefits such as on-site lunch, branded clothing and more.
Over the last two years, City National Bank has also been a major sponsor of Habitat's largest annual fundraiser, "A Taste of … in Charleston." Just this year, Craig Stillwell, the Executive Vice President of City National Bank, joined Habitat for Humanity's Board of Directors.
"This year they even took their support a step further…"
"City National Bank has been a consistent donor to the work we do in the area," said Shawn Means, Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam's Executive Director. "This year they even took their support a step further and are coming out twice to help build. We got a major donation from the bank to put towards their second build."
Currently, City National Bank has scheduled two full-day construction builds for 2018.
About Team Builds
There is no donation required to organize or take part in a Team Build. By participating with Habitat for Humanity for a Team Build, your team will play an important role in helping to break the cycle of poverty, strengthening our community, and building a brighter future for a local family. Your team members and company will also be featured on our website and social media platforms. Read more about Team Build Days here: http://hfhkp.org/team-build
To schedule your team build day, click here to see what dates are available. We schedule and track our volunteers through Volunteer Hub, guiding you and your group through the process signing up and getting organized. However, if you need assistance setting up your build, contact our Development Director, William Andreas, at 304-720-0141 ext. 16 or by email at wandreas@hfhkp.org.

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Q: MS Access - Subform navigation I have created a main form for data entry.  It contains a subform to apply the main form's data to several different "customers". Everything works fine and data goes exactly where I want it to.
However, I'm having one minor issue. The subform contains a single combo box, used to select a customer, and the form is in Continuous Forms view.  I want the user to be able to click the drop down to choose a customer, and upon hitting enter and/or tab, go to the combo box in the next subform row and begin typing without having to click there.
I'm new to VBA and don't want to create an event upon enter/tab that potentially affects my data entry.  Is there another way to accomplish my goal?

A: Find the "Cycle" property on the "Other" tab of the subform's property sheet.
Choose "All Records" from that property's drop down box.
Since the subform contains only a combo box for each row, the result from that setting change should be that pressing Enter or Tab after making a selection should take you to the next row in the subform.  And when you're already at the subform "last row", you will wind up at the "new row".

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Hetherington sees Graham in Cuthbertson
League Express 12/11/2014
Leeds Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington believes new signing Adam Cuthbertson and England prop James Graham have similar qualities.
Former Newcastle front-rower Cuthbertson is expected to make his debut on Boxing Day after joining his new club in early December.
"I believe he will be a terrific signing, not only for Leeds Rhinos, but also for Super League," he said.
"I think he brings not only experience and a hard edge – he is a terrific competitor – but also he has great skill as well.
"In the same way as James Graham is beginning to change the thinking about how the game can be played by prop-forwards in Australia, with his handling skills, I think Adam Cuthbertson could bring those qualities to our game in Super League and have that sort of effect here as well."
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Stepper motor control unit (driver). Intended for use in conjunction with SECU-3 units to drive IAC actuator, gas doser actuator or automatic choke. Can be used as stepper motor driver in other projects (control by means of STEP/DIR).
The current from windings is removed if there are no pulses at the STEP input. If you need a permanent magnetization of the rotor, you can connect ENABLE input (U2/10) to +5. (with VT1, R7, C3 becoming unnecessary).


Cult horror writer H.P. Lovecraft's work was somewhat neglected cinematically. It was much easier to throw a black cat or a pendulum in a movie and claim it was based on the stories of Edgar Allan Poe then to figure out how to portray horrifying geometry or shapeless forms that drive onlookers insane.
Stuart Gordon's brilliant 1985 Reanimator ended the Lovecraft drought and ushered in a wave of films based on the author's work, a wave that would crest into a tsunami in the 2000s when internet nerds brought the Cthulhu mythos back into public consciousness.
In 1988, a few years after Reanimator but decades before the Lovecraft renaissance, first-time writer/director Jean-Paul Ouellette adapted the short story The Unnamable, destined to become a well-remembered video store staple. Unearthed Films recently exhumed The Unnamable and released it with a restored picture and tons of extras.
We begin in the Colonial era, where a human couple keeps their demonic child locked in the attic of their home. After the creature devours her father, the entire house is sealed, hopefully for eternity. Centuries later, Miskatonic University students decide the best way to investigate the legends surrounding the house is to spend the night there.
The Unnamable takes aspects of haunted house movies and Lovecraft occult mythology and slathers on a heaping portion of '80s slasher conventions to create an entertaining low budget horror flick. The female demon is kept off screen for most of the movie, but when she finally appears the creature work is impressive, as are the animal gut-laden gore effects. The actors acquit themselves well, and the overall creepy vibe is sustained throughout the film.
While the over-lit shot on video quality immediately dates the movie to the late '80s, viewers of a certain age will have nostalgic flashbacks of renting piles of schlocky horror titles for video night. The Unnamable isn't going to make anyone forget Reanimator or From Beyond, but it's an ambitious and fun movie that succeeds more than it fails in adapting Lovecraft to the screen.
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Blood Is Shining (Waveform). Review by Bill Campbell.
An impressive DVD compendium captures the dark theatrics of goth pioneers Fields of the Nephilim. Remember them like this, Matthew Moyer advises.
Scott Adams' quarrel with this recently released DVD of the legendary Cro-Mags' CBGBs reunion show is not that the band couldn't bring the power one last time, but that the camera and sound quality were bootleg quality. That ain't punk, punk.
A reprint of a young George Washington's school exercise on deprtment and class behavior, with introduction by Adam Haslett. Carl F. Gauze curtsies demurely and folds his hands.
Ever wondered about what didn't get in the Bible? Joe Frietze takes a look at the rest in Apocrypha Now.


Nothing determines the outcome of a race as much as a good hill. When the terrain tips up, things begin to happen. Those who climb well, especially the long climbs, are now in charge, while everyone else is struggling to catch up. The old saying is true: If you can't climb, you can't race.
"What can I do to climb better?" is the most common question I hear from riders of all categories. There are several possible answers depending on the rider's limiters. Common limiters for climbing the long hills are strength, weight, muscular endurance, lactate tolerance, economy and confidence. The following brief discussion of each may help you ride stronger in the hills if you first determine which limiter is holding you back the most, and then focus on improving it before going to the next one.
There is a close relationship between body weight and strength and how well you can climb. Even a casual observer of a bike race will notice that body type seems to play a role in climbing. Small riders, in both weight and height, usually do well in the hills. One way to express this phenomenon is in terms of pounds of body weight per inch of height. Divide your body weight in pounds by your height in inches to find a gross indicator of climbing potential. The sidebar, "How Big Is Your Anchor?", offers some generalities about this relationship that I've found in coaching cyclists.
How Big Is Your Anchor?
Divide weight in pounds by height in inches to find your relative potential for climbing.
Although losing excess weight will probably do much to help the average cyclist climb better, there are downsides to this strategy. Trying to shed pounds quickly, especially at this time in the season, by greatly reducing calories consumed is likely to detract not only from your climbing, but also from your riding in general. Recovery depends largely on getting enough energy in the form of food back in following long and hard workouts. The best time to work on dropping unnecessary body fat is during the winter months, but that's too late for this season. Perhaps a better way to attack this challenge now is to work on eliminating the junk food from your diet. In general, riders eat far too much refined sugar between meals, most of which ends up as blubber to be hauled up the next climb.
The size of your anchor is not the only story when it comes to climbing. You can be the smallest rider in the peloton, but a miserable climber if you don't have much leg-extension strength. Effective climbing requires the capacity to produce great force when the hip, knee and ankle are all straightening out. Obviously, the smaller you are, the less force you can generate, but then less is needed since the mass to be lifted isn't heavy. So the strength needed to climb is relative to body weight.
One way to measure your leg-extension strength is in the weight room by doing either the squat or leg-press exercise. I've found that the best climbers can typically squat 1.7 times their body weight a minimum of six times. The minimum goal for this exercise is about 1.3 times body weight. For the leg press the numbers are 2.9 times body weight for top climbers with 2.5 as a minimum.
A great strength-to-weight ratio, by itself, won't make you a great climber. This is just the ticket to get into the dance. It's a starting point. The following elements are also necessary for excellence in the hills.
The one element of climbing physiology that has the greatest potential for improving is muscular endurance. This is the ability to maintain a relatively high work output for a relatively long time. The easy explanation is that it's like time trialing up hill. In a race, the pace on the truly long climbs is dictated by the muscular endurance of the leaders. Those setting the tempo are generally just above their lactate thresholds and they know they can hold that for a long time, as in time trialing. Riding at the front with them requires good muscular endurance. Your muscles must resist fatigue under heavy loads for extended periods.
One way to improve this critical ability is by doing "cruise intervals" on a hill. Find a long hill that takes six to 12 minutes to climb and is a 4- to 6- percent grade. That's about the grade of an interstate overpass. Do three to five repeats on this hill keeping your heart rate in the range of eight beats below lactate threshold (LT) to three beats above. (For information on finding your LT see my story "Straight From the Heart" on the VeloNews web page — www.Velonews.com). Recover after each climb for only as long as it takes to quickly descend. Select a large gear that keeps your cadence in the range of 60 to 70 rpm, but be careful with your knees. If you have knee problems, it's better to skip this workout. Otherwise, do one a week.
At some point on a long climb, a strong rider is likely to make a move. This is often the deciding moment in a race. Those who can match the increased pace and make the break often have a shot at staying away until the finish. If the leg muscles are fatiguing rapidly, your chances of being one of them are slim. But if your muscular endurance is good, stepping up to and maintaining the new workload is a matter of how good your lactate tolerance is.
During a ride the muscles are always creating lactic acid as a result of carbohydrate metabolism. This acid seeps through the muscle-cell walls and gets into the blood stream where it changes it's chemical make up and is now called lactate. Lactate has the potential to cause fatigue. At low levels of intensity, the body has no trouble dealing with this lactate. But when the intensity goes well above the LT, so much lactate gets into the blood that your working muscles are now swimming in the stuff. If your ability to remove and tolerate that lactate is poor, you are forced to slow down or even stop.
A workout that may improve your lactate tolerance is hill repeats. On a hill that takes three to five minutes to ascend, do four or five climbs. The best hill will be a 6- to 8-percent grade that gets steeper at the top. In the lower part of each climb, stay in the saddle while rapidly raising your heart rate four to 10 beats above LT. Use a gear that keeps the cadence above 70 rpm. In the last 30 to 60 seconds of the climb, shift up one gear, stand on the pedals, and power over the top. In this last part, your heart rate should exceed LT by 11 or more beats. You'll now know exactly how lactate feels.
Recover after each of these intervals for twice as long as the preceding climb took. For example, after a three-minute climb, recover for six minutes. This is a highly stressful workout and should be followed by at least 48 hours of recovery.
After about six of these weekly workouts, you should begin to see a noticeable improvement in your ability to speed up on a long climb.
Good climbers are economical on long hills — they don't use energy wastefully. Economy essentially is the ability to recruit the right muscles at exactly the right times to provide power to the drivetrain, while the other muscles which are no longer needed are relaxing. The more time you spend climbing while working on relaxation, the better this skill will become. Climbing when tired is a sure way to build sloppy habits.
Also, good climbers don't waste energy with extraneous rocking of the bike, or flailing of the head, elbows, hips or knees. Every movement has a singular purpose — powering the cranks.
Climbing in the saddle is preferable for bigger riders (2.2 pounds per inch and higher) as it takes less energy, uses less oxygen and produces lower heart rates than standing. Occasional standing, however, is necessary to relieve muscle fatigue or to increase power due to an increase in speed or a sharp change in grade.
Not enough can be said about attitude when it comes to climbing. Those who see themselves as good climbers relish the thought of making others suffer on the hills. They understand that it will hurt, but not as much as everyone else. Hills are opportunities for climbers. "Here's where I win," they say quietly. For those who see themselves as non-climbers, the discomfort and pain of the long hills in races are dreaded ordeals. "This is where I come off," they lament.
If you want to climb well, your attitude must back up your training. Work on it every day by reminding yourself how much you love hills and how much your climbing is improving. You've got to believe.


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Vaping Industry After Brexit:
What Consumers & Businesses Can Expect
Could This Be The Time To Start Selling Eliquid?
It's no secret that the vape industry in the UK has been somewhat influenced by the control of the European Union. Some of the tobacco and e-cigarette regulations implement EU law, such as those chosen by the TPD (Tobacco Products Directive) and Tobacco Advertising Directive.
The rules set by the regulatory bodies cover the main elements such as product control, advertising, product standards and packaging - some of the areas in which many vape enthusiasts would argue helps them to maintain their nic-fix at a convenient and affordable rate.
As we enter the last stages of the transition phase it seems the UK isn't very ready for brexit on many levels - at least at the time of writing this blog anyway. But let's not make this a total Brexit-rant, we're here today to shed some positive light on the changes that could be ahead for vape folk around the UK.
What Would a No-Deal Brexit Mean For UK Vapers?
At time of writing we are most likely heading for a no-deal, at such surprise, and the government's mantra of "taking back control" could speak louder than many of the outcomes expected by this drive.
However, a no-deal Brexit would mean that the UK vape industry would adhere to the domestic laws set by the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016. The government states "there will be minor amendments to make sure it still works effectively after Brexit" (exit day).
However these small amendments aren't going to affect much of the industry apparently, but it means The UK will be able to make some technical changes where needed, having gained the power to update the regulations according to new threats, safety/quality standards, and new technologies.
So in short… we don't know yet - but we're hopeful that there's some silver lining in this post-Brexit vape cloud and with good reason.
What Does The UK Health System Say About Vaping?
With regards to the UK's standpoint on vaping and its implications on public health, we as a nation are one of the worldwide leaders in tobacco harm reduction, as far as vaping is involved anyway.
Public Health England worked on their 6th independent e-cigarette report in 2020, and despite the alarming headlines in the media, it's said that more ex-smokers have switched from cigarettes to vapes, and that "youth uptake remains relatively low", however, there are still skeptical members of the UK population who believe the risks of vaping aren't outweighing the risks of smoking enough - but they'll hear us eventually, or failing that they'll seek out the NHS' standpoint on vaping at least.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Hunt confirms that it's within the UK's best interest to use the separation from the EU and TPD to "make sure we take opportunities to improve outcomes and protect health"
So, What Could a No-Deal Brexit Mean For UK Vapers?
Well, as we're in a position to believe that the government, along with the NHS and PHE are somewhat on the same page when it comes to reducing tobacco-related harm with the help of e-cigarettes - so things could look VERY promising for vape manufacturers and consumers if we are able to separate the industry completely from EU regulations.
Who Is The NNA And What Do They Want To Happen?
The NNA is a charity that helps give tobacco users a voice, strongly echoing the government's initiatives to be smoke-free by 2030! In recent news they've been proposing some new regulations to No.10's Munira Mirza, the Director of the government's Policy Unit Taskforce on Health and Social Care, which as described by POTV echoes some of the PMs "take back control" and "levelling up".
Their letter to No.10 Downing Street (conducted with Clive Bates, worldwide tobacco harm reduction advocate) states 10 proposals for revision, of which compromise the governments need to "promote both public health and personal and economic well being", just like us here at Mood, they believe that the government should promote the use of smoking alternatives more, as there is not enough being done to reach our 2030 goal.
But with that said there are counter productive measures that are in place currently (2020) that are obstructing the convenience of making a clean, convenient and reliable switch from smoking to vaping and "has the effect of protecting the cigarette trade and implicitly promoting smoking".
This clearly needs to change if we want to be smoke-free by 2030...
What Do The NNA's 10 Proposed Policies Include? And What Do We Think Here At Mood?
So here's the list of 10 Policies. ALL of which are ideal, we're sure you'd agree. Here's our take:
1. Lift the ban on oral tobacco (snus) and properly regulate all smokeless tobacco
Snus (pronounced "snoose" like "loose"), is almost like chewing tobacco in that it stays in your mouth without being inhaled or ingested. Snus has highly reduced smoking in Sweden and Norway, and this is even seen in their youth smoker population.
2. Raise the limit on nicotine concentration in vaping liquids to allow vaping products to compete more effectively with cigarettes
From our point of view, nicotine salts are powerful in mimicking the sensation of smoking, without compromising on flavour with high nicotine strengths. But not everyone likes to use salts, and there's always a small risk here of actually increasing your addiction by using higher strengths. So were totally behind this, but maybe cap the strength of salts at little over 20mg.
3. Replace bans on advertising of vaping products on TV, radio, internet and in publications with controls on themes and placement
Mainstream media is used frequently to educate us with clever and competitive advertising - but at the moment, consumers aren't very exposed to the benefits of vaping vs smoking unless they personally seek it out themselves amongst the alarmist media and scaremongering.
To be clear though, we are against the idea of advertising addictive products to those who aren't already hooked, and without promoting any "desirability".
4. Replace blanket bans on advertising of low-risk tobacco products with controls on themes and placement
This would be a great turn around, similar to the last point, and allow us to segment the consumers we market to. What would this mean for non-nicotine containing products like shortfills and the actual vape devices? We dcan;t say yet, but either way, we KNOW that the UK couldn't possibly end up Juul-ing our way to a teen nic-addiction epidemic like our friend across the pond.
5. Replace excessive and inappropriate warnings on vaping products with risk communications that encourage smokers to try switching
We love this proactive approach, rather than all nicotine products being tarred with the same brush (pun intended). As nicotine is not a harmful substance, it makes complete sense to use the e liquid packaging to communicate an alternative product and a less harmful way of stopping cravings - like we do with nicotine gum brands in mainstream media.
6. Replace excessive and inappropriate warnings on non-combustible tobacco products
Totally agree here, almost echoing the latter point - instead of focusing solely on the fact vape products can be addictive. Are we to go ahead and rethink the way we market coffee in that respect? Didn't think so ...
7. Allow and enable candid communication of relative risk to consumers
Very reasonable suggestion here! The idea that vape brand DON'T communicate relative risks helps to fuel the skepticism surrounding it. Vape brand never said they stock "risk-free" products, but simply compliant products - but candid communicating of risk will most likely educate skeptics on the lack of risk.
8. Adopt a fresh approach to pack inserts for both vaping products and cigarettes to encourage switching to lower risk products
A handy idea we toyed with back in 2018, that would educate the consumer more so than the current images of dead people, surrounded by a scary bold font. While these images help to boost a smokers intention to quit, it offers no actionable suggestions or education for the consumer. It's easy to look away from an ugly image, but in terms of quitting, where is intention without direction?
9. Remove wasteful restrictions on vaping product tank and e-liquid container size that have no discernible purpose
Seeing as many struggle to make the switch due to convenience (or lack of), e-liquid container sizes and tank sizes should be reassessed in order to help new vapers maintain the positive initiative without being given the chance to call the inconvenience card!
And on a green side note - think how much fewer resources are involved when people buy in larger batches. Fewer carbon emissions per unit overall from production, to distribution, to packaging materials, to how often the consumer needs to restock.
10. Recognise and regulate novel oral nicotine products
Along with snuff or "snus" mentioned in the first point, there are a range of other novel products that have been proven to be less harmful than smoking - and have even been developed for that exact purpose, like tobacco heating devices.
What We Expect To See For Vaping Businesses Following Brexit
As vaping is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK, and we have the world's second largest vape market, and our independent market has a worldwide reputation for innovation and quality, and not to mention the local growth sector - which we know has taken a hit during the pandemic.
So if we take this onboard with the promising perception of our public health services, we believe that Brexit could allow us to perfect the industry, the regulations set, and eradicate some of the common obstructions that smokers find on the path to making the big switch!
Is Now A Good Time To Start Selling E Liquid?
With the way that things are going, there's a lot of uncertainty surrounding what could happen following Brexit with Covid still lingering. We're forecasting even MORE blurred lines in the new year, with trading struggles at customs and borders.
Throwing all your money at your e-liquid venture doesn't seem much of a gamble, but maybe wait to see how the storm passes first.
That said, business is still booming here at Mood, so why not speak to us about our whitelabel and wholesale e-liquid services. We're advocates of tobacco harm-reduction and believe we'll be in the business of developing e-liquid for many years to come, so let's do it together, the more the merrier
From all of us here at Mood in the warm-up to Christmas 2020, have a Merry Brexit and Happy New Normal!
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Jamie here! If you're looking for a healthier and delicious way to make tasty tenders – you're going to LOVE this cornflake ranch chicken tenders recipe!
All you need for this recipe is chicken breast, milk, ranch dressing, cornflakes, and whatever seasonings float your boat. If you have that, you're ready to roll!
First, cut your chicken breasts into strips. A nice sized breast should yield about 3 strips. Set all of these aside and go ahead and preheat the oven to 425.
Pour about a cup of cornflakes (Yes cornflakes – NOT corn chips!) into a Ziploc bag and have one of the munchkins roll a can of green beans back and forth on it until they're crushed into tiny teeny pieces. Meanwhile, you can get the ranch dip ready!
Fill a cereal bowl about 1/3 of the way with milk and add three or four tablespoons worth of Ranch dressing. The ratio is really an eyeball kind of thing – no need to be exact about it. You just want to end up with ranchy milk.
Using a fork (or your fingers) dip each tender in the milk bath and then press it into the cornflake coating. Make sure it's covered well so the chicken won't dry out in the oven.
Place tenders on a cookie sheet that you've liberally sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Spray the tops of the tenders as well – to help the them get a nice golden color as they bake.
*If you have a lot of chicken, say more than a couple breasts, you'll probably need to refill your cornflake coating and ranch-milk about halfway through. I like to do a TON of chicken at a time so we can use it for lunches during the week – so I refilled my bowls a few times.
Baking time will depend on how big your tenders are, but mine always take about 20 minutes. If you feel unsure, just cut into the thickest one to do a spot check.
With my hubby trying to lower his cholesterol, and my kids wanting nothing but chicken nuggets and cheeseburgers – this was a yummy compromise that everyone in our house loved! Let me know if you shake it up any – or go Southwest – I'll have to try that version next!
Fill a cereal bowl about 1/2 of the way with milk and add dressing.
Dump the cornflake crumbs from the bag into a separate bowl and stir in the seasonings you like.
Using a fork (or your fingers) dip each tender in the milk bath and then press it into the cornflake coating. Make sure it's covered well so the chicken won't dry out in the oven.
Place tenders on a cookie sheet that you've liberally sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Spray the tops of the tenders as well - to help the them get a nice golden color as they bake.
Can I use bone in chicken breasts?


I love your quote and also your photo. Do you know, when I saw it I was sure it was a picture of the Submariam "The Deep" which is in Hull, in the North of England. The buildings seem so similar. Small world hey?
The photo and the quote match each other perfectly!


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Q: Image Segmentation Using Prior Shape Information Matlab I have a series of medical images from which I am attempting to segment out and analyze the ECG tracings in Matlab (the green, spiking line in the image below):

I have so far been successful in doing this on a small set of images using color thresholding and region properties. My problem is that almost all aspects of this feature of interest can change depending on the manufacturer of the machine used to produce the images and the behavior of the user operating it (over which I have 0 control).
Potentially differing attributes include line position in the image (which can change to be almost anywhere in the image), amplitude, frequency, and even color (which can be changed to match the color of the large white surface under the line in the above image). This makes it extremely difficult to create a robust segmentation solution for all images relying only on "simple" methods (color segmentation, region properties, edge detection etc).
Would it be straight forward to train a classifier to identify the general shape of this line and segment it out? Alternatively, is there another way to search and segment an image using prior shape information?

A: If you are currently applying an arbitrary threshold, you can look at various technique for dynamic thresholding (here a technique that applies the concept on edge detection).
What you could also try is to threshold on a different representation of the image, such as HSL and HSV (as I am assuming you are thresholding on the RGB values)

A: You may use a classifier and active contour model to segment the desired region. An example can be found here: http://pratondo.staff.telkomuniversity.ac.id/2016/01/14/robust-edge-stop-functions-for-edge-based-active-contour-models-in-medical-image-segmentation/


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Education system in Hard Times Essay
'Hard Times' was written in the Victorian period around 1854 when work had became more important. Coketown is meant to represent a typical Victorian town where people were rapidly moving, to work in the mills. However there was no housing for these people and the town is very polluted. Life for the working class was hard; they became a 'unit' with no identity. In 'Hard Times' they are referred to as 'the hands' indicating they have lost their identity in the factory system and are only valued for their ability to work and produce goods using their hands.
They worked long hours, many doing dangerous tasks, for very little money and lived in poor accommodation. The rich Victorians, generally, were in charge of the poor and could control them. The rich people lived in big houses, had access to entertainments like the theatre and could have their children home tutored. In this period there was no state funded education system, however many factory owners set up schools in towns for their workers children. This is the case in 'Hard Times'.
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Charles Dickens was appalled at the conditions for the working class and wrote the novel to show the middle and upper classes just how bad the conditions were. He hoped that after reading 'Hard Times' they would sympathise and understand the working class, and improve conditions for them. Dickens has a very negative view on the education system he felt it was useless and of no value to the children and their futures. There were lots of pupils in one classroom with boys and girls separated by a gap in the middle. The teachers were powerful and squeezed any individuality out of them and constantly promoted facts. They were taught in military style and not allowed to have any fun or 'fancy'. Many of the children were frightened at school. Dickens strongly disagreed with this system and thought the children didn't learn anything from it.
There are three adults involved in the opening chapters of the novel within the classroom; Mr Gradgrind who is the local factory owner and funds the school, Mr M'Choakumchild, the teacher, and an unnamed gentleman; a government officer. Dickens presents all three characters as hard and 'square'. Mr Gradgrind becomes a caricature at the start of the novel. "The speaker's square wall of a forehead the speaker's mouth which was wide, thin, and hard set." This gives the reader the impression that he is a strong character, set in his ways and won't negotiate. The use of 'square' indicates he is not a fair, rounded person. By the end of the novel he develops beyond this. Gradgrind likes to calculate things, its what he does best.
"With a rule and a pair of scales …ready to weigh and measure any parcel of human nature and tell you exactly what it comes to." Dickens again reiterates Gringrind's love of facts and how he thinks they are 'the one thing needful'. It implies he doesn't have an opinion on 'human nature' he can just 'calculate' what it's worth. We become aware that Gradgrind seems to have taken his theories to a ridiculous level and is no longer able to make judgements or use his instinct. He doesn't recognise his children's needs or unhappiness.
The government officer is described as a 'professed pugilist' this indicates he is a fighter, stubborn and will fight for what he believes. When he questions the children his questions are likened to a punch being thrown at them, giving us the impression that the children are frightened at school. Dickens also uses significant names to manipulate the impression the reader gets of the characters. 'Gradgrind' implies hardness and that he is grinding at the mill of knowledge; grinding factual information into children. Mr M'Choakumchild's name suggests he chokes the children's imagination, rams facts down their throats until they choke. Dickens creates the characters of the adults to emphasise the poor education system. He presents them as 'hard' people who should not be working with children and do not know what is best for them.
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The pupils are addressed by number and not name, this shows they are stripped of their identity and personality. Gradgrind believes what children have to offer is not important; they do not need opinions, imagination thoughts and ideas he thinks all they need is facts. "In this life we want nothing but facts." This clearly shows his attitude and emphasises the point that he will not only feed them facts but he will 'strip' them of everything else. A number or calculation may also be easier for Gradgrind to remember and comprehend as he is 'a man of fact and calculations'. The relationship between the pupil and teacher isn't personal. This shows they were taught in a military style. Dickens introduces Bitzer and Sissy to show a contrast, and the effects of the education system. Sissy is from the circus and Bitzer has been in the school all his life. Bitzer is the model pupil.
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Topic: Education system in Hard Times Essay
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'Hard Times' was written in the Victorian period around 1854 when work had became more important. Coketown is meant to represent a typical Victorian town where people were rapidly moving, to work in the mills. However there was no housing for these people and the town is very polluted. Life for the working class was hard; they became a 'unit' with no identity. In 'Hard Times' they are referred to as 'the hands' indicating they have lost their identity in the factory system and are only valued fo


Every designer has a story behind her or his fantastic artistic works and accomplishments. But, you will agree with me that we can always have a look and admire their work which really deserves a lot of attention, but somehow during these hot summer days we prefer to read and watch something more 'lighter' and easy to absorb. Sooo, I asked Branka and Simon, founders and owners of the Illeconcept branding & design studio to answer some 'easy going' questions and I have to admit that I discovered so many things that I didn't knew about them even if I know them for quite a long time and that their answers are very interesting. They show us what their beliefs are, what is their life motto and what are their dreams and motivation in life. First of all, let's have a look at some of the pictures from their travels that they shared with all of us.
MF: What would be your ideal job if you weren't doing what you're doing?
Branka: Fashion designer and founder of the self-named, high-end shoe brand.
Simon: I would probably be an architect because that was always my first choice.
MF: What is your favorite meal?
MF: What is the biggest accomplishment in your lives, until now?
MF: What would be your ideal place in the world where you would go right now?
MF: What is your life motto?
Branka: Be somebody who makes everyone feel like a somebody.
Branka: The Chainsmokers & Coldplay – Something Just Like This.
Simon: Break Up In A Small Town by Sam Hunt.
MF: Your favorite TV show?
MF: Who is your guru, person that you admire?
MF: Anything else you would like to add?
Branka: And for the end, I would like to say that you learn more from failure than from success so don't let it stop you in any segment of your life.
Simon: To conclude, if you want to be who you are do not be comfortable because this is the enemy of achievement.


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To which persons or users is the system aimed?
In the office, the web portal is typically used by employees from load carrier management or load carrier accounting.
The functions in the context of the shipment or the proof of delivery are often used by dispatchers.
In the operative field, data is entered in the mobile app either by drivers or warehouse employees.
There are no license costs, neither for the web portal nor for the mobile app.
The first 30 days are completely free, only after that the services are billed.
The invoicing is purely transaction-based.
0.0025 EUR will be charged per booked load carrier.
Which languages are available?
The web portal is available in 16 languages:
The mobile app is translated into 50 languages:
Thailander
How does the registration work?
Every new user must be registered with the system. Use without registration is not possible.
For an independent registration by a new user an e-mail address and a password are required.
A new user can register either via the web portal (URL) or in the mobile app.
The e-mail address is validated via an e-mail containing a confirmation link.
A new user can also register a new company.
The first user of a new company automatically receives administration rights. This can be changed later.
The administrator of a company can create new users directly in the Web portal.
Alternatively, an administrator of an existing company can invite an existing user to their own company without being assigned to a company.
Is there a trial version?
A test system is available parallel to the production system. This can be reached via the following URL: https://portal-test.poolynk.com
The mobile app can be configured via the settings so that it connects to the test system rather than to the production system.
The test system and production system data are strictly separated. The transfer of authorizations or user data from one system to another is not supported.
Therefore a separate registration on the test system is required for the use of the test system. This is possible via the following URL: https://portal-test.poolynk.com/partner/registration
The APIs are also available in the test system. The documentation can be found here: https://portal-test.poolynk.com/api-spec/index#/
Which hardware is required?
No servers are required, the web portal and server backend are hosted in the Microsoft Azure Cloud.
An up-to-date browser is required to use the web portal, we recommend Google Chrome.
Current smartphones or tablets under IOS or Android (from version 4.4) can be used for the mobile app.
How do I install the mobile app?
The app can be installed via itunes or the Google Play Store.
Alternatively, the installation data can be provided as APK-files for roll-out in separate device pools under Android. In this scenario, internal IT is also responsible for updating the solution.
The installation files for TomTom Bridge, TomTom Connect 817x and Daimler Fleetboard devices are also available as APK files.
Do the mobile devices need a data connection?
A WLAN is sufficient in the warehouse
A contract with a mobile data connection should be available for use as a driver. We recommend a flat rate, which is only throttled from a certain data volume.
The poolynk mobile app stores the collected data on the device even if there is no data connection (caching) and transfers it as soon as a connection is available again.
Location search via GPS position is only available with an existing data connection.
Where is the data stored?
All data is stored in the Microsoft Azure Cloud, Europe. (https://azure.microsoft.com/de-de/global-infrastructure/regions/)
Which interfaces / APIs are available?
Various standard interfaces are available.
Import and export of transactions
Import, update and export of shipments
The interfaces are documented under the following URL: https://portal.poolynk.com/api-spec/index#/
To manage access authorization, an API key must be set up for a (technical) user via user management.
The interfaces for the test system can be found here: https://portal-test.poolynk.com/api-spec/index#/.
A separate API key is required for the test system.
Is integration into the existing IT landscape necessary?
The system can also be used without integration.
This is particularly recommended for a quick introduction or for a fundamental test of the processes.
Integration via the existing standard interfaces can then take place in a second step.
How long does the implementation take?
The time required for a full-coverage implementation depends on the size of the company, the number of locations and the number of users involved.
A first process test is possible immediately after registration.
First of all, we recommend carrying out a test in a subsegment of the application spectrum.
Following a successful test, the roll-out to the entire user group can take place. Depending on the scope, this can also be done in stages.
Even if no customizing or similar is required when using poolynk, the implementation still has the character of a project.
Here, the necessary change management must be observed, as well as the nomination of a responsible person or project manager in the company.
The implementation of interfaces is basically independent of their use and can be postponed to a later project step.
What should I do if my customer insists on a paper receipt?
When entering a transaction, a photo can optionally be taken of the paper receipt.
The photo is linked to the transaction in the Web portal.
The photo can also be transferred to a possibly existing DMS via interfaces.
The original paper receipt can be filed separately.
Above all, the time-delayed transfer of data from the paper document to a accounting system is no longer necessary.
How do I create a new user?
New users can be created in the Web portal.
Alternatively, a new user can be registered independently in the app or in the web portal.
After entering the first transaction, the new user can be added to the company.
How does cooperation between partners work?
Basically, the poolynk platform is designed as a cross-company platform.
This means that the data can be used by different companies without having to re-enter it.
For example, all companies involved in a transaction can access the recorded data, as long as they are registered in the poolynk platform.
The data for a shipment is also available to the partners involved, allowing cross-company cooperation.
Different companies can be assigned to one transaction or shipment in different roles. These roles are: shipper, consignee, carrier or purchaser.
How is the term transaction defined on the poolynk platform?
A transaction is the transfer of goods or load carriers from one partner / company to another.
Transactions are differentiated between loading and unloading.
At the same time as goods are loaded or unloaded on load carriers, the exchange of empty load carriers is also recorded.
What exactly is a booking on the poolynk platform defined?
Bookings for all registered partners are derived from the transactions.
Every movement of an individual load carrier, either incoming or outgoing, is referred to as a booking.
Can the shipment function also be used independently of the load carrier management?
In principle, this is possible
We have not yet defined a price model for this use case.
Therefore, the shipment feature can currently be tested and used free of charge.
We will inform users in sufficient time about a pricing model.


The Hospitality Sector faces difficulty in employing skilled workers. There are more than 1000 ethnic restaurants in the United Kingdom. Most of these restaurants require specific cuisine related skilled chefs and support staff from those particular countries. Those applying for involvement within the Hospitality Sector will need advice on the allocation of restricted and unrestricted sponsorship.
Although Tier 2 Sponsorship can be assigned for skilled chefs with a minimum annual salary of £29,000.00, the Home Office are reluctant to allocate restricted work permits to Tier 2 Sponsors.
In most cases, requests for CoS (Certificate of Sponsorship) will be refused by the Home Office on the grounds that the applicant does not meet the criteria of a skilled Chef.
Therefore, a sensible and practical approach while applying for the allocation of the restricted CoS is essential in helping a client to obtain a suitable Sponsorship allocation.
Legend solicitors have experience in getting restricted CoS for Sponsors from the UK Border Agency.


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Together We Give More: T‑Mobile Rallies Communities to Raise $1 million for Pay Away the Layaway
Each year during the holidays T-Mobile kicks off our Season of Giving to rally our employees, customers, and the communities we serve around a collective giving goal. We give back to causes that share our passion for doing good and TOGETHER we stand united as one Un-carrier making a meaningful difference for communities in need – because TOGETHER we give more.
And that's a good thing because the need is huge. This year, due to the rising costs of food and other living expenses, Americans from lower income households are anticipated to experience the greatest insecurity toward holiday spending in the last decade.
So, this Season of Giving, T-Mobile will help families purchase holiday gifts and essentials for their children through Pay Away the Layaway with a donation of up to $1 million.
"We're grateful and thrilled to spread joy alongside T-Mobile this holiday season," said Lee Karchawer, Founder of Pay Away the Layaway. "Knowing we will make thousands more children smile this year with T-Mobile's support is a dream come true. This partnership will change lives like we've never been able to before, all in the name of creating a kinder, gentler world."
And the best part is - EVERYONE can contribute to help spread the holiday cheer!
T-Mobile got the ball rolling with an initial donation of $250,000 to Pay Away the Layaway to support families in need by paying off their layaway balances at military exchanges and retail locations. Then, starting on Giving Tuesday November 30 and through December 14, T-Mobile is inviting everyone to join us in our Season of Giving to help us give even more – here's how:
On Giving Tuesday (11/30), customers can contribute through the T-Mobile Tuesdays app with a simple click! We will donate $1 per click to Pay Away the Layaway (up to $300,000).
Throughout the entire Season of Giving (11/30-12/14),anyonecan join in by retweeting @TMobile's #TMobileGivesBack post. We will donate $5 per retweet to Pay Away the Layaway (up to $200,000).
In addition to receiving 1:1 donation matching and $10 per hour in donation funds for volunteering available to them year-round, each T-Mobile employee will receive an additional $20 from the T-Mobile Foundation to donate to the charity of their choice. PLUS, as employees give back to their communities, they will be unlocking additional T-Mobile donations to Pay Away the Layaway (up to $250,000).
When You Give, We Give
"Our Season of Giving is all about coming together during a time of year that should be joyous, but is often challenging for far too many families….and we want to make a difference for those who may need a little help," said Janice V. Kapner, T-Mobile Chief Communications and Brand Officer. "We want it to be easy for everyone to help give back, so just one click or tweet can really make a difference. It's community supporting community – and we hope everyone will join us!"
For more information about T-Mobile's Season of Giving, click here.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile U.S. Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America's supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile's customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit: https://www.t-mobile.com.
About Pay Away the Layaway
Pay Away the Layaway (www.payawaythelayaway.org) is a registered 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization that raises money online and uses those funds to pay off layaway balances with gifts and essentials for kids all over the world. The organization pays off layaway balances at several stores including Burlington, Army & Air Force Exchange, Navy Exchange and more. The mission of the organization is to inspire hope and spread kindness.
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Growing up, I was a healthy happy person. I never focused on my weight. I was a size 6 and was active in sports (basketball and rowing) and things were good. Life took a dramatic turn for me 15 years ago. While leaving work one night, I was attacked by a stranger, raped and left for dead in a parking garage. The next eight months was spent in hospitals (2 months to recover from my physical injuries and six months in a psychiatirc hospital to start the recovery on my non-physical injuries). While I made great progress in both areas (physical and mental), I found myself turning to food when I didn't want to have to deal with the overwhelming feelings I was experiencing. Since then, my journey has been a long and winding road. The weight slowly started piling on. It is crazy that you can wake up one day and look at yourself in the mirror and suddenly you see a size 18 frame looking back at you. There is one part of you that is OK with it because your self worth is so low, but there is another part of you that wants to regain control back of your life. For so many years, I have lived on the rollercoaster. Yo-yo diets, crazy work out regimes. They all worked for the short term. But as we all know, it is the long term solution that provides the real results.
In November 2011, I decided that I was done with allowing this traumatic moment in my life to define me any longer. I was determined it was time to shake that monkey, put my head down and turn this thing around – once and for all. TNT has afforded me the opportunity to do just that. Between the fitness program and the nutrition program, I am slowly regaining control of my life. There have been ups and downs along the way. Days (even a week or two) where I totally fell off the wagon, but with the support of my TNT coaches (Kris and Shelby – the best in the business), I get back up and get back on track. I am very aware that there will be tough times ahead. For the first time in years, I feel like I am ready to conquer them. TNT has given me the confidence I needed to understand that when I fall down, it is going to be OK. My coaches will help get me back on the wagon.
So far in this journey I have lost over 15lbs and several inches off my waist. I am well aware that this is not a sprint. It is a marathon and I'm in it for the long haul. I'm confident that incorporating a new approach to food with the TNT Nutrition program and a new approach to fitness with TNT Fitness will be the solution I need for long term success. Thank you TNT for getting me on track to get my life back. I owe you more than you could ever know.


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Beverley golf club tees up open day for novices at Westwood course
The club wants to get more people into golf
Trudi Davidson
Beverley & East Riding Golf Club's scenic Westwood course.
Beverley & East Riding Golf Club is launching a major drive to get people into golf.
The Westwood-based club will hold a Try Golf event at the Flemingate shopping centre on Saturday, when club professional Stewart Fraser and his team will be inviting people of all ages to have a go at the game on specially-designed play equipment.
Vouchers will be handed out for an open day at the club on Sunday, July 9, when a special three-hole course will be available for newcomers to have a go at the real thing at the Westwood course.
There will also be putting, chipping and bunker challenges and a free buffet for participants.
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Equipment will be provided and club members will be on hand to help anyone taking their first steps in the game.
Newcomers will also be offered a trial lesson in the club's state-of-the-art indoor golf studio.
It's all part of a campaign to make the club more involved in the local community – and to get more people playing golf.
Club captain Jeff Worrall said: "Golf might have had a reputation for being a bit of an elitist sport but that's all a thing of the past.
"Certainly here at Beverley we welcome people of all ages from every section of the community.
"That's why we're putting on this open day, to show everyone just what a great sport golf is and what an accessible and friendly club we are."
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Prizes will be on offer, as will special introductory trial membership deals. Anyone can attend the July 9 open day, from 1pm to 5pm, even if they haven't been to the Flemingate event.
As part of its commitment to the community, the club recently upgraded its bar licence so the club is now open to all-comers.
This means members of the public can use the bar and dining facilities, recently taken over by Beverley couple Chrissie and Shane Tate, a former winner of the prestigious Copper Saucepan for East Riding Young Chef of the year.
One of the club's rooms is being converted into a community resource centre where local groups can get together and hold meetings.
Mr Worrall said: "Beverley is the oldest inland club in Yorkshire but we're not stuck in the past.
"The club has invested in a programme of improvements, such as our swing studio and the resource centre, which will ensure the club continues to thrive.
"However, like golf clubs all over the country, we need a steady flow of new members.
"Hopefully when people see what the club has to offer, they might enjoy the game and even take up one of our range of membership options."
For further details email golf@beverleygolfclub.karoo.co.uk or ring Stewart Fraser, or club secretary/manager Andrew Webster, on 01482 868757.
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