text:
Home » Information » Fertility Goddesses and Gods – A List
Fertility Goddesses and Gods – A List
Anat
Telepinu
Sauska
Ahurani
Fjorgyn
Freyr and Freyja
Xochiquetzal
Estsanatlehi
Almost every culture has its own gods and goddesses of fertility, present in most mythologies. Rituals and offerings to these gods were the only known way to enhance fertility or seek cures for infertility.
People in ancient times associated the phases of the moon with women's menstrual cycle, explaining why moon deities are commonly linked with fertility. In some cultures, female fertility was also believed to influence the fertility of the cultivated land. No wonder, some of the earliest deities related to fertility were also associated with agriculture and rain, and their festivals were often held during the harvest season.
This article will outline a list of popular fertility gods and goddesses from both ancient and contemporary cultures,
The Sumerian goddess of fertility and war, Inanna was the patron deity of the southern Mesopotamian city of Unug. The Eanna temple was dedicated to her she was worshipped around 3500 BCE to 1750 BCE. In glyptic art, she's commonly portrayed with a horned headdress, wings, tiered skirt, and weapon cases at her shoulders.
Inanna is mentioned in the temple hymns and cuneiform texts such as the Inanna's Descent and the Death of Dumuzi, and the Epic of Gilgamesh, where she appears as Ishtar. In earlier times, her symbol was a bundle of reeds, but later became a rose or a star during the Sargonic period. She was also seen as the goddess of the morning and evening stars, as well as the rain and lightning goddess.
The Egyptian fertility god, Min was the most significant deity in the pantheon in regard to sexual virility. He was worshipped from 3000 BCE. The fertility god was honored as part of the coronation rites of pharaohs, ensuring the sexual vigor of the new ruler.
Min was commonly portrayed in anthropomorphic form wearing a modius—and sometimes presented with offerings of sacred lettuce and flowers. By the end of the 2nd millennium, he became merged with Horus, and known as Min-Horus. His temples at Akhim and Qift were only known from the Greco-Roman period, though he was featured in the Pyramid Texts, coffin texts, and stone reliefs of the time.
While the worship of Min declined over time, he is still considered a deity of fertility, and women who wish to become pregnant still continue the practice of touching the penises of statues of Min.
The Mesopotamian goddess of war and fertility, Ishtar is the counterpart of the Sumerian goddess Inanna, and was symbolized by an eight-pointed star. The center of her cult was at Babylon and Nineveh, around 2500 BCE until 200 CE. The best-known myth about her is The Descent of Ishtar to the Underworld, but she also appears in the Etana Epic and the Epic of Gilgamesh. Many historians say that she's probably the most influential of all ancient Near Eastern goddesses.
From prehistoric times around 2500 BCE until 200 CE, Anat was regarded as the fertility and war goddess of the Phoenicians and Canaanites. The center of her cult was at Ugarit, as well as at corn-growing coastal regions of the eastern Mediterranean. She's also called the mistress of the sky and the mother of the gods. A temple was dedicated to her at Tanis, an ancient city in the Nile River delta, and she's featured in the Tale of Aqhat.
Telepinu was the vegetation and fertility god of the Hurrian and Hittite people, who lived in the ancient Near East in what is now Turkey and Syria. His worship was at its height from around 1800 BCE until 1100 BCE. He may have received a form of tree worship, in which a hollow trunk was filled with harvest offerings. In mythology, he goes missing and is rediscovered to represent the restoration of nature. During his disappearance, all animals and crops die due to the loss of fertility.
Sauska was the Hurrian-Hittite goddess of fertility and was also associated with war and healing. She was known from the time of the Hurrians throughout the ancient empire of Mitanni. Later, she became the patron goddess of the Hittite king Hattusilis II and was adopted by the Hittite state religion. She was called upon to increase one's ability to conceive a child, as well as the fertility of the earth. The goddess is usually depicted in human form with wings, accompanied by a lion and two attendants.
The Persian goddess Ahurani was invoked by people for fertility, health, healing, and wealth. It's believed that she helped women to become pregnant and brought prosperity to the land. Her name means belonging to Ahura, as she's the mistress of the Zoroastrian god Ahura Mazda. As a water goddess, she watches over the rain that falls from the heavens and calms the waters.
Astarte was the fertility goddess of the Phoenicians, as well as the goddess of sexual love, war, and the evening star. Her worship spanned from around 1500 BCE to 200 BCE. The center of her cult was in Tyre, but also included Carthage, Malta, Eryx (Sicily), and Kition (Cyprus). The sphinx was her animal, usually depicted on the side of her throne.
Hebrew scholars speculate that the name Astarte was merged with the Hebrew term boshet, meaning shame, suggesting the Hebrews contempt for her cult. Later, Astarte became known as Ashtoreth, the fertility goddess of the Palestinians and the Philistines around 1200 BCE. She was mentioned in the Vetus Testamentum, since the biblical king Solomon is said to have built a sanctuary for her in Jerusalem.
The Greek goddess of sexual love and fertility, Aphrodite was worshipped from 1300 BCE until the Christianization of Greece around 400 CE. According to historians, she seems to have evolved from the Mesopotamian or Phoenician goddess of love, recalling goddesses Ishtar and Astarte.
Even though Homer called her Cyprian after the region famed for her worship, Aphrodite was already Hellenized by the time of Homer. She's mentioned in the Iliad and Odyssey, as well as in Hesiod's Theogony and Hymn to Aphrodite.
The Roman counterpart of the Greek Aphrodite, Venus was worshipped around 400 BCE to 400 CE, especially at Eryx (Sicily) as Venus Erycina. By the 2nd century CE, Emperor Hadrian had dedicated a temple to her on the Via Sacra in Rome. She had several festivals including the Veneralia and the Vinalia Urbana. As the embodiment of love and sexuality, Venus was naturally connected with fertility.
The Celtic and Roman goddess of fertility, Epona was also the patron of horses and mules, worshipped from 400 BCE until Christianization around 400 CE. In fact, her name is derived from the Gaulish term epo, which is the Latin equo for horse. Her cult probably originated in Gaul but was later adopted by the Roman cavalry. The goddess was concerned with the fertility and healing of domestic animals, and is commonly depicted with horses.
The wife of the Hindu god Shiva, Parvati is the mother goddess associated with fertility. Her worship began in 400 CE and has continued until the present. Historians believe that she may have originated in the mountain tribes in the Himalaya. She appears on Tantras and Puranic texts, as well as in Ramayana epic. She's commonly depicted with four arms when standing alone, but sometimes portrayed with her elephant head son Ganesha.
The Celtic goddess of fertility, vegetation and war, Morrigan displays various characteristics which are both regenerative and destructive. She had various sanctuaries throughout Ireland, from prehistoric times until Christianization around 400 CE. She's associated with both war and fertility. In association with the vitality of Irish kings, she had the appearance of either a young girl or a hag. If Morrigan and the warrior god Dagda coupled during the festival of Samhain, it was thought to ensure the fertility of the land.
Fjorgyn was an early Norse fertility goddess worshipped during the Viking period around 700 CE until 1100 CE. Nothing much is known about her, but it's suggested that she's the mother of Thor and the mistress of the god Odin. There's a little mention of her in various Icelandic codices, but she appears in the Voluspa of the Poetic Edda.
As the Vanir god and goddess, Freyr and Freyja were concerned with the fertility of the land, as well as with peace and prosperity. The center of their cult was at Uppsala in Sweden and Thrandheim in Norway, but they had various shrines throughout the Nordic countries.
It's believed that the twins Freyr and Freyja had a central role in the old Scandinavian religion, as people of the Viking age relied on farming—and fertility gods ensured successful harvests and increased wealth. Apart from the agricultural side of fertility, Freyr was also invoked at weddings to ensure virility.
Cernunnos was a Celtic fertility god who seems to have been worshipped in Gaul, which is now central France. He's commonly portrayed as a man wearing stag antlers. Antlers and horns were generally regarded as symbols of fertility and virility by the Celts. He appears on the famous Gundestrup Bowl from Denmark, dating to about the 1st century BCE.
Brigit was a fertility goddess associated with prophecy, crafts and divination. She has a Celtic origin, mainly Continental European and Irish, and was worshipped since prehistoric times until Christianization around 1100 CE. She was later Christianized as St. Brigit of Kildare, who founded the first female Christian community in Ireland. She's mentioned in the Books of Invasions, Cycles of Kings, and various inscriptions.
The Aztec goddess of fertility and childbirth, Xochiquetzal was invoked to make a marriage fruitful. According to tradition, a bride would plait her hair and coil it around, leaving two plumes, which symbolized the feathers of the Quetzal bird, who was sacred to the goddess. In the Nahuatl language, her name means Precious Feather Flower. According to mythology, she came from Tamoanchán, the paradise of the west, and was worshipped mainly at Tula, an ancient city in Mexico.
Estsanatlehi is the fertility goddess of the Navajo people, the Native Americans of the Southwestern United States. She was likely the most powerful deity in the pantheon, as she possessed powers of self-rejuvenation. She's also the mother of the war god Nayenezgani and the consort of the sun god Tsohanoai. As a benevolent goddess, she's believed to send the rains of summer and warm winds of spring.
Fertility gods and goddesses played important roles in many ancient cultures. In order to ensure offspring and successful harvests, our ancestors looked up to the patrons of childbirth, motherly deities, bringers of rain, and protectors of crops.
Tags: gods


text:
import Controller from '@ember/controller';

export default Controller.extend({
  // Enables showing newly assigned prefix on result page of repository creation.
  queryParams: [ 'assignedPrefix' ],
  assignedPrefix: null,
});

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
5-й механизированный корпус (5 мк) — общевойсковое оперативно-тактическое соединение (механизированный корпус) РККА ВС Союза ССР до и во время Великой Отечественной войны.

5-й механизированный корпус был сформирован в Забайкальском военном округе в июне — октябре 1940 года в составе управления, 13-й и 17-й танковых, 109-й моторизованной дивизий и 8-го мотоциклетного полка.

История формирования
1 июля 1940 года началось сформирование 5-го механизированного корпуса. Управление корпуса и корпусные части 17 тд формировались на разъезде № 77 Читинской области, 13 тд — на разъезде № 76 Читинской области. 109-я моторизованная дивизия ранее входила в состав 12 ск. Она вошла в состав корпуса с прежней дислокацией — Харанор.

В составе действующей армии:
 с 30.06.1941 по 24.08.1941.

Дислокация
 район Борзя (юго-восточнее Читы)

25 мая 1941 года на основании приказа Генерального штаба 16-я армия передислоцировалась на запад Союза (УССР). Первыми были погружены в железнодорожные воинские поезда части 5 мк. На платформах танки обшивались деревянными щитами, часовые маскировались, экипажи танков ехали в закрытых вагонах-теплушках.

1 июня 1941 года части и подразделения дивизий корпуса были в железнодорожных поездах на пути в западную часть СССР.

12 июня 1941 год Наркомом обороны СССР и начальником Генерального штаба была издана директива командующему войсками Киевского ОВО № 504 206 о перевозках 5-го мехкорпуса. Для прибывающих частей 5 мк назначены станции разгрузки, они же и места дислокации: управление корпуса, 13 тд, 109 мд — ст. Бердичев; 17 тд — ст. Изяславль; 57 отд — ст. Проскуров (дислокация Проскуров и Меджибож).

Управление корпуса дислоцировалось:
 разъезд № 77 (Читинская область РСФСР), ЗабВО (1.07.1940 — 25.05.1941);
 район ст. Бердичев (УССР), КиевОВО (18.06 — 26.06.1941).

Боевой путь корпуса

*Танковый батальон 2-го Саратовского бронетанкового училища, прибывший 1 июля 1941 года. Все КВ-1 имели пушки Л-11. Т-34 имели орудия Ф-34.

**Танковый батальон Ульяновского бронетанкового училища, прибывший 1 июля 1941 года. Все КВ-1 имели пушки Ф-32, из них 3 были отправлены с Казанских курсов усовершенствования комсостава. Т-34 имели орудия Ф-34.

Командиры корпуса
 Терёхин, Макар Фомич, генерал-лейтенант танковых войск.
 Алексеенко, Илья Прокофьевич, генерал-майор танковых войск, март 1941 года

Герои корпуса
  Фролов, Иван Николаевич, красноармеец, стрелок 8-го мотоциклетного полка
  Щипун, Иван Валентинович, старший политрук, политрук роты управления 8-го мотоциклетного полка.

Примечания

Литература

Ссылки
 Боевой состав Советской Армии 1941—1945
 Перечень № 4 управлений корпусов, входивших в состав Действующей армии в годы Великой Отечественной войны 1941—1945 годов
 Командный состав РККА и РКВМФ в 1941—1945 годах
 5-й механизированный корпус

Механизированные корпуса СССР во время Великой Отечественной войны
Воинские части и формирования, созданные в 1940 году

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


I 've created GridView with HyperlLinkField columns. But I wanted to have link click to postback to the same page.
However I choose suggestion to use System.Web.UI.WebControls..::.ButtonField or System.Web.UI.WebControls..::.CommandField.
In particular I an using CommandField instead of hyperlinkfield.
hyperlinkfield is good for external links.


7-inch flowerhead that lasts for weeks!
Darkens to Blood Red in the Sunlight!
Make every day Halloween in the garden!
Every well-dressed garden needs one showstopper, and Dracula is hoping to be chosen for that role in your landscape! This incredible crested Celosia sets a single, enormous bloom 6 to 7 inches long, facing upright with a rippled crest and rich color that deepens from blood red to midnight violet in the sunlight. If there's a more dramatic plant anywhere, we'd like to see it!
The perfect size for pots, this annual reaches just 8 to 16 inches high (and much of that height is the bloom!) and 8 to 12 inches wide. Set one into a 6-inch pot, let the gorgeous pointed leaves (veined in purple!) spill over the sides, their tips upturned for a beautiful rosette effect! The bloom lasts for many weeks, so you will be able to enjoy Dracula over a long season.
Like its namesake, Dracula is very light sensitive. If you start the seed indoors, the foliage will be entirely green. It's not until it is transplanted into the sun and the warmer, longer days of summer arrive that the purple tones will appear! Similarly, the flower begins as a shade of maroon, then darkens with exposure to sunshine. Fun to watch!
And one more advantage: Dracula is open-pollinated, so you should definitely let it go to seed and then share the spoils with friends!
Dracula is easy to grow in any well-drained soil. You may direct-sow the seeds when the ground warms up in spring, or begin them indoors about 4 weeks before the last frost date for an even earlier start. Germination takes about 10 to 15 days. Transplant when all danger of frost is past and the seedlings have at least 2 sets of true leaves. They need full sun, and will begin to explode with blooms as the summer weather sets in. Easy and so elegant! Pkt is 10 seeds.


Hotel Lindrum, best boutique hotel in Melbourne. Book now!
Looking for Boutique Hotels Melbourne? Hotel Lindrum is the place to be.
Lovely hotel with existing charm and modern rooms and conveniences. Well recommended and ideally located for MCG, Australian Open and other events in this precinct. Fantastic restaurants close by.
Hotel Lindrum combines all the comfort and features that you would expect of a first-class hotel in Melbourne, with an amazing location adjacent to the city centre. With its distinct character and charm, Hotel Lindrum is your ideal luxurious base for exploring Victoria's vibrant capital.
Come stay in the best of the boutique hotels. Melbourne is waiting for you.
When looking for boutique hotels, Melbourne CBD, there are a number of things that count: location, atmosphere and that little something extra – which transforms your stay from regular to magical. Hotel Lindrum is located right in the heart of Melbourne, has got a warm and welcoming feeling and excels in the extra things that will make your stay even more pleasurable: friendly and helpful staff, loan iPads for your convenience and an overall feeling of belonging.
Our boutique accommodation Melbourne is suited for both corporate and leisure travelers. Whether you are coming for business, to enjoy one of our luxury hotel packages, to spend time with a special someone or to explore all that Melbourne has got to offer; Hotel Lindrum is your ideal luxury home away from home, in the world's most liveable city.
What can you expect from one of the Best Boutique Hotels Melbourne?
If you prefer to spend some time indoors, Hotel Lindrum's luxurious packages might be the right thing for you. Whether you want to create memorable moments by getting billiard lessons from a world champion or just want to enjoy an overall experience of luxury, we have got the perfect option for you.
There are many great restaurants in great proximity to Hotel Lindrum, one of them being the Felt restaurant, located on the ground floor of the hotel. It serves a delightful seasonal fare in a charming and intimate setting as well as a delicious gourmet breakfast to start your day with. At the end of the night, you can enjoy a cocktail in the back bar lounge, which is equipped with a stunning fireplace, or relax with a drink while enjoying a game of billiards. A warm and inviting atmosphere is something which you will find throughout the whole hotel. There are 59 beautifully decorated rooms to choose from, which are all designed with the traveler in mind.
Book your boutique stay at Hotel Lindrum today.
Best Among the Best Melbourne Boutique Hotels: Welcome to the Lindrum Hotel!
The Lindrum Hotel is one of the finest Melbourne boutique hotels and was among the first to have opened its doors to travellers from around the globe. Established in 1999, the hotel has since accommodated pleasure travellers, families, and business people alike. Hotel Lindrum hosts all kinds of events and provides a memorable experience to each and every of its guests. After all, it is all about happy memories when it comes to vacations!
Book your stay at Hotel Lindrum today! Contact us for special deals!
The Lindrum Hotel has a fascinating story to tell – the Romanesque building the establishment is located in has been run by many an interesting owner - Walter Lindrum's niece not the least impressive of them. And it was precisely under Dolly Lindrum's management (the building was then called Lindrum's Billiard Centre) that the building was adorned with its trademark billiard table. Need we say it was the very one the famous uncle had used during his championship era?
Well, you will be glad to hear that it is still here – and you may use it during your stay at the Lindrum hotel. What's more, you may even schedule billiards lessons – either one-on-one or those to be attended with your significant other. Talking about special offers, this one just might prove to be the most unique of all. Private billiard lessons are coached by world champion billiards player Robby Foldvari, so, yes, excellence is guaranteed.
This example only illustrates what to expect from your Lindrum Hotel experience – singularity, privacy, and customized service.
Adamantly believing luxurious boutique hotels Melbourne at affordable prices are just a myth? The Lindrum Hotel will prove you wrong!
Boutique hotels Melbourne can get costly, we know, but do not let your past experiences make you rule out the possibility of finding the one that disproves the rule. And that one just so happens to be the Lindrum Hotel. That, at least, is what our return guests think. And so do we!
The Lindrum Accor hotel Melbourne offers all kinds of discounts and special deals at all times. Contact us directly or browse our webpage to be in the know. Whether you are travelling alone (for leisure or business), with your family, your significant other, or with a merry host of friends, we have got you covered!
The Lindrum Hotel boast 59 impeccably furnished suites, designed as to respect Melbourne's heritage and yet uphold the standards and demands of the modern society. Expect luxury galore, with all your custom requirements being met.
Comfortable rooms with good amenities. Excellent breakfast with good coffee. Upgraded to a bigger room on arrival. Very good location well located to NGV and restaurants. In the price range that you would expect for a hotel of this standard.
Choose from our customized selection of suites: studio rooms, superior rooms, deluxe rooms, and junior suites available.
The Lindrum hotel Melbourne CBD is conveniently located on Flinders street, with the Federation Square being only a walking distance away. From there, all attractions are accessible either on foot or by public transportation. If you'd rather discover Melbourne's charms with style, the Lindrum Hotel provides limousine transfers by arrangement.
Discover the deals that make the Lindrum Hotel stand out from other Melbourne boutique hotels.
As mentioned above, we pride ourselves on maintaining affordable prices. Among all Melbourne boutique hotels, you will hardly find a match to rival ours. We offer a wide range of special deals, accommodation packages, and even gift certificates. Book directly with us for best prices.
Book your stay at Hotel Lindrum today!


text:
IoD: Labour market is 'standing firm'
Responding to the latest official labour market statistics, showing the unemployment rate at 4.8% in the three months to March, Tej Parikh, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said:
"The UK jobs market is standing firm.
"The unemployment rate continues to be held down by the Job Retention Scheme, which has helped many businesses weather the pandemic. As Government support begins to unwind later this year job losses are still likely to tick-up, but firms are now also increasingly looking to recruit.
"Hiring intentions have crept upward with the reopening of the economy and the vaccine rollout. As businesses attempt to re-scale during the recovery we are likely to see the number of vacancies mounting further. With an anticipated surge in consumer demand over the coming months, some firms may even be unable to find and onboard staff as quickly as they need to.
"Directors now need more detail on the nature of restrictions after June to support their workforce planning for the quarters ahead. The Government must also bolster its retraining initiatives as skills shortages are likely to grow, particularly in the digital space where the pandemic has ushered more firms into harnessing technology."

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:layout_width="fill_parent"
    android:layout_height="fill_parent"
    android:orientation="vertical" >

    <RelativeLayout
        android:id="@+id/relativeLayout1"
        android:layout_width="fill_parent"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:layout_marginBottom="0dp"
        android:background="@drawable/title_bg"
        android:gravity="left" >

        <ImageView
            android:id="@+id/imageView2"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignParentLeft="true"
            android:layout_alignParentTop="true"
            android:src="@drawable/gasgraph" />

        <TextView
            android:id="@+id/textTitle"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignParentRight="true"
            android:layout_centerVertical="true"
            android:layout_toRightOf="@+id/imageView2"
            android:gravity="center"
            android:textAppearance="?android:attr/textAppearanceLarge" />
    </RelativeLayout>

    <RelativeLayout
        android:id="@+id/relativeLayout3"
        android:layout_width="fill_parent"
        android:layout_height="fill_parent"
        android:layout_margin="0dp"
        android:gravity="center_vertical" >

        <Button
            android:id="@+id/textCurrentDate"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignLeft="@+id/editDistance"
            android:layout_alignParentRight="true"
            android:layout_alignParentTop="true" />

        <EditText
            android:id="@+id/editDistance"
            android:layout_width="fill_parent"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignLeft="@+id/editPrice"
            android:layout_alignParentRight="true"
            android:layout_below="@+id/textCurrentDate"
            android:gravity="right"
            android:inputType="phone" >

            <requestFocus />
        </EditText>

        <EditText
            android:id="@+id/editPrice"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignLeft="@+id/editVolume"
            android:layout_alignParentRight="true"
            android:layout_below="@+id/editDistance"
            android:gravity="right"
            android:inputType="phone"
            android:text="@string/ZERO" />

        <EditText
            android:id="@+id/editVolume"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignLeft="@+id/spinnerFuelType"
            android:layout_alignParentRight="true"
            android:layout_below="@+id/editPrice"
            android:gravity="right"
            android:inputType="phone"
            android:text="@string/ZERO" />

        <CheckBox
            android:id="@+id/checkBoxFull"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignParentRight="true"
            android:layout_below="@+id/editVolume"
            android:checked="true"
            android:text="@string/full_yes" />

        <Spinner
            android:id="@+id/spinnerFuelType"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignTop="@+id/checkBoxFull"
            android:layout_toLeftOf="@+id/checkBoxFull"
            android:layout_toRightOf="@+id/textDistance"
            android:entries="@array/fuel_type"
            android:saveEnabled="true" />

        <CheckBox
            android:id="@+id/checkBoxBreak"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignLeft="@+id/spinnerFuelType"
            android:layout_below="@+id/spinnerFuelType"
            android:text="@string/add_startover" />

        <ImageView
            android:id="@+id/imageHelpDate"
            android:layout_width="24dp"
            android:layout_height="24dp"
            android:layout_above="@+id/imageHelpDistance"
            android:layout_alignParentLeft="true"
            android:layout_alignParentTop="true"
            android:onClick="showHelp"
            android:src="@drawable/ic_menu_help"
            android:tag="HelpDate" />

        <ImageView
            android:id="@+id/imageHelpDistance"
            android:layout_width="24dp"
            android:layout_height="24dp"
            android:layout_alignBottom="@+id/textDistanceLabel"
            android:layout_alignParentLeft="true"
            android:layout_below="@+id/textCurrentDate"
            android:onClick="showHelp"
            android:src="@drawable/ic_menu_help"
            android:tag="HelpDistance" />

        <TextView
            android:id="@+id/textDistance"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_below="@+id/textCurrentDate"
            android:layout_toRightOf="@+id/imageHelpDistance"
            android:text="@string/distance_label"
            android:textAppearance="?android:attr/textAppearanceMedium" />

        <TextView
            android:id="@+id/textDistanceLabel"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignLeft="@+id/textDistance"
            android:layout_below="@+id/textDistance"
            android:text="@string/distance_unit"
            android:textAppearance="?android:attr/textAppearanceSmall" />

        <ImageView
            android:id="@+id/imageHelpPrice"
            android:layout_width="24dp"
            android:layout_height="24dp"
            android:layout_alignBottom="@+id/textPriceLabel"
            android:layout_alignParentLeft="true"
            android:layout_alignTop="@+id/editPrice"
            android:onClick="showHelp"
            android:src="@drawable/ic_menu_help"
            android:tag="HelpPrice" />

        <TextView
            android:id="@+id/textPrice"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_below="@+id/editDistance"
            android:layout_toRightOf="@+id/imageHelpPrice"
            android:text="@string/price_label"
            android:textAppearance="?android:attr/textAppearanceMedium" />

        <TextView
            android:id="@+id/textPriceLabel"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignLeft="@+id/textPrice"
            android:layout_below="@+id/textPrice"
            android:text="@string/price_unit"
            android:textAppearance="?android:attr/textAppearanceSmall" />

        <ImageView
            android:id="@+id/imageHelpVolume"
            android:layout_width="24dp"
            android:layout_height="24dp"
            android:layout_above="@+id/imageHelpFull"
            android:layout_alignParentLeft="true"
            android:layout_alignTop="@+id/editVolume"
            android:onClick="showHelp"
            android:src="@drawable/ic_menu_help"
            android:tag="HelpVolume" />

        <TextView
            android:id="@+id/textVolume"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignLeft="@+id/textPriceLabel"
            android:layout_alignTop="@+id/imageHelpVolume"
            android:text="@string/volume_label"
            android:textAppearance="?android:attr/textAppearanceMedium" />

        <TextView
            android:id="@+id/textVolumeLabel"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_below="@+id/textVolume"
            android:layout_toRightOf="@+id/imageHelpVolume"
            android:text="@string/volume_unit"
            android:textAppearance="?android:attr/textAppearanceSmall" />

        <ImageView
            android:id="@+id/imageHelpFull"
            android:layout_width="24dp"
            android:layout_height="24dp"
            android:layout_alignBottom="@+id/checkBoxFull"
            android:layout_alignParentLeft="true"
            android:layout_alignTop="@+id/spinnerFuelType"
            android:clickable="true"
            android:onClick="showHelp"
            android:src="@drawable/ic_menu_help"
            android:tag="HelpFull" />

        <TextView
            android:id="@+id/textFuelLabel"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignBaseline="@+id/spinnerFuelType"
            android:layout_alignBottom="@+id/spinnerFuelType"
            android:layout_toRightOf="@+id/imageHelpFull"
            android:text="@string/fueltype_label"
            android:textAppearance="?android:attr/textAppearanceMedium" />

        <ImageView
            android:id="@+id/imageHelpRestart"
            android:layout_width="24dp"
            android:layout_height="24dp"
            android:layout_alignBottom="@+id/checkBoxBreak"
            android:layout_alignTop="@+id/checkBoxBreak"
            android:layout_toLeftOf="@+id/textFuelLabel"
            android:onClick="showHelp"
            android:src="@drawable/ic_menu_help"
            android:tag="HelpRestart" />

        <Button
            android:id="@+id/buttonCancel"
            android:layout_width="117dp"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignParentBottom="true"
            android:layout_alignParentLeft="true"
            android:layout_toLeftOf="@+id/checkBoxBreak"
            android:text="@string/add_cancel" />

        <Button
            android:id="@+id/buttonAdd"
            android:layout_width="fill_parent"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignLeft="@+id/checkBoxBreak"
            android:layout_alignParentBottom="true"
            android:text="@string/add_save" />

        <TextView
            android:id="@+id/textDateLabel"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_alignBaseline="@+id/textCurrentDate"
            android:layout_alignBottom="@+id/textCurrentDate"
            android:layout_alignLeft="@+id/textDistance"
            android:layout_toLeftOf="@+id/textCurrentDate"
            android:gravity="center_vertical"
            android:text="@string/date"
            android:textAppearance="?android:attr/textAppearanceMedium" />

    </RelativeLayout>

</LinearLayout>


One of the signature benefits quartz has over other natural materials (such as marble, granite, lava stone or soapstone) is that there is a massive range of colors to choose from including every shade of white, black, silver, orange, red, blue, green…etc….you get the picture. Which means you can be as traditional or as Designer daring as your Design concept and plan requires or demands. Also, keep in mind there are various finishes available with the Quartz as well from highly polished option, a chilled frosted look, satin and a textured stone effect.
One benefit quartz has over granite is that sealing is not required, making it completely no fuss. However it is recommended that you wipe up any spills to be on the safe side (there is always the Murphy's Law) and as well it has been said to possibly mark or stain by either prolonged sitting of alluminum pots and by the spice Turmeric. However, daily cleaning of with soap and water will maintain it in perfect condition.
The cost is calculated by linear foot and you can expect to pay around $110 to $250 per linear foot.
An interesting aspect of Quartz counters is that they now include Microban in the epoxy which prevents the growth of germs and bacteria. So while being stunning looking and a focal point in your Kitchen, they are as well stain, heat and scratch resistant, which is why Quartz surfaces are experiencing incredible growth driven by the style, luxury and durability quartz delivers.


Is it acceptable to put McFly on our Christmas wish list?
We'd pretty much do anything to have McFly arrive on our doorstep and surprise us – and one lucky fan will get to live out our dream on Celeb Wish List.
The new show, which starts tonight on Channel 5, sees celebs rewarding normal people for extraordinary things.
And McFly are the latest to sign up alongside Stacey Solomon, Brian Dowling, Ali Bastian and Joe Swash.
Tonight's episode sees Jeff Brazier and Michael Underwood take on two separate missions to find incredible ways to say thank you to some upstanding citizens.
'Celeb Wish List' starts tonight at 7:30pm on Channel 5.


FAHMA MOHAMED made history by becoming one of the youngest people in the UK to receive a doctorate.
The 19-year-old from Bristol was awarded the doctor of laws by the University of Bristol for leading a campaign to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
"This has been seven years of hard work, we had so many obstacles to overcome and struggles at the beginning because it was so taboo," she told The Guardian ahead of receiving the honour last year. "It was fighting against something people were in denial about, it was hard for people to understand our point of view and for people in the community to be able to come out and say I am against this, too.
Fahma was 14 when, along with the Bristol-based charity Integrate, she started the campaign to end the practice of FGM in Britain.
Generally, the practice involves the removal or damage of a girl's outer sexual organs and can result in infertility, infection and, in some cases, death.
Her campaign called on then-Education Secretary, Michael Gove, to write to all teachers in England and Wales, warning them of the dangers of FGM and offering advice on its prevention.
It culminated in compulsory training for public sector workers to help teachers, doctors and social workers identify and assist girls at risk.
According to the NSPCC, more than 1,700 victims of FGM were referred for treatment at specialist clinics between 2013 and 2015.
There is an estimated 137,000 women in the UK who are living with some form of FGM.


text:
Share this Story: Feds grant loan guarantee for Labrador hydro project
Feds grant loan guarantee for Labrador hydro project
Kristy Kirkup
A proposal for a massive Labrador hydroelectric project has received a federal loan guarantee but critics say the government should have waited for an outside regulatory review before it backed the plan.
The loan guarantee, delivered by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Labrador on Friday, supports a plan to generate power at Muskrat Falls on Labrador's Churchill River for Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Harper promised to support the project during the 2011 election campaign.
The federal NDP also supports the plan but believes "all provinces should have access to a loan guarantee for large energy projects like this."
Members of Quebec's National Assembly passed a unanimous motion condemning the announcement Friday, and suggest it is bad news for the Quebec economy.
Hydro Quebec did not receive federal assistance to build its network.
"I know there's some opposition in one province, but I think this is genuinely welcome," Harper told reporters.
Watchdog groups, including the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and Democracy Watch, wanted an independent regulator to dissect the project before the feds backed it, but Harper says the government will continue to go through "all of the required reviews."
"The risks on the loan presented by the project are extremely low to the federal government, so we think this is a good deal all around," he said.
A federal guarantee will allow the government of Newfoundland and Labrador to borrow money for the proposed $7.4-billion project based on the federal government's credit rating, which slashes the loan interest rate.
Kristy.Kirkup@sunmedia.ca
On Twitter: @kkirkup
Feds grant loan guarantee for Labrador hydro project Back to video


Briargrove Park (BGP) is a subdivision in western Houston, Texas, United States. It has about 1,480 houses. It is bounded by Beltway 8, the Buffalo Bayou, Gessner Road, and Westheimer Road.
Briargrove Park is located north of Westheimer Road and inside of Beltway 8.
It is partially surrounded by Westchase.
It was established in 1962. Mayor of Houston Jim McConn and J. R. "Jim" McConnell participated in the groundbreaking; they were both real estate developers. Houses initially sold in the range $30,000 (according to inflation, $242706.27)-$50,000 (according to inflation, $404510.45). From 2005 to 2006 the prices of houses in Briargrove Park increased by 10%.
In May 2008, the Rivercrest subdivision pressured the City of Houston to block some streets leading into the neighborhood to end high traffic into the neighborhood. Afterwards the traffic moved into Briargrove Park. Briargrove Park residents began political rallying to remove the blocks of Rivercrest. Kristi Thibaut, a Texas state representative and Briargrove Park resident, sponsored a bill that would require cities to hold hearings before implementing a similar traffic alteration.
As of 2011 Briargrove Park residents are a part of Houston City Council District G.
Briargrove Park residents are zoned to Houston Independent School District schools. The community is within Trustee District VI, represented by Greg Meyers as of 2008.
The community is zoned to Walnut Bend Elementary School, Revere Middle School (with West Briar Middle School as an option), and Westside High School.
Residents zoned to Westside may transfer to Lamar High School.
Walnut Bend opened in 1964, Revere opened in 1980, and Westside opened in 2000. Walnut Bend received a new campus building in 2007. Prior to the opening of Westside, Walnut Bend was zoned to Lee High School.
↑ Home page." Briargrove Park Homeowners Association. Retrieved on October 26, 2011.
↑ Olson, Bradley. "Did street closing bypass fairness?." Houston Chronicle. April 27, 2009. Retrieved on April 27, 2009.
↑ Olson, Bradley. "Debate reopens over Rivercrest street closures." Houston Chronicle. May 12, 2009. Retrieved on May 12, 2009.
↑ City of Houston, Council District Maps, District G Archived 2015-02-11 at the Wayback Machine.." City of Houston. Retrieved on November 5, 2011.
↑ "Trustee Districts Map Archived July 11, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on November 11, 2008.
↑ "Walnut Bend Elementary Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District.
↑ "Revere Middle Attendance Zone Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine.." Houston Independent School District.
↑ "School Profile & Leadership." Revere Middle School. Retrieved on July 6, 2017. "Students zoned to this campus are eligible to apply for a Boundary Option Transfer to West Briar Middle School"
↑ "Westside High School Attendance Zone Archived 2014-04-07 at the Wayback Machine.." Houston Independent School District.
↑ "Westside High School." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 6, 2017. "Students zoned to this campus are eligible to apply for a Boundary Option Transfer to Lamar High School"
↑ "School Histories: the Stories Behind the Names Archived July 10, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.." Houston Independent School District. Accessed September 24, 2008.
↑ "High Schools." Houston Independent School District. April 13, 2002. Retrieved on May 6, 2009.


text:
Mourinho hopes to be back in summer, but Man Utd a 'million dollar question'
By FORMER STAFF February 24, 2016 2 15
Jose Mourinho speaks to the media after a visit to North Light School in Singapore
Jose Mourinho says he is in the dark about a possible switch to Manchester United but that he hopes to be back in football this summer.
The Portuguese, who was sacked as manager by Chelsea in December despite winning the English title last year, has been heavily tipped by British media to take over from current United head coach Louis van Gaal in June but he was coy when asked by students at Singapore's North Light secondary school.
"That's the one million dollar question and nobody knows and I'm the first one not to know," Mourinho replied to the young United fan who asked if he would be heading to Old Trafford for next season.
"The reality is I like football so much and I miss football so when I get the chance to come back I will come back but I have to wait to see what happens."
Asked by a Chelsea-supporting student to look back on his experience and two spells with the London club, Mourinho had mixed feelings.
"Its quite a funny career because I am still the English champion and I have no job," the 53-year-old said. "I look more to the future, I look to the future with more enthusiasm. Now I enjoy my quiet life in this period when I'm not working in football and I hope in the summer I will be back."
Mourinho was joined by agent Jorge Mendes to speak with children at the school as part of Valencia chairman Peter Lim's Olympic scholarship.
The Portuguese who has also managed Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Porto, told reporters after the 20 minute event that nothing concrete had been agreed with United or any club.
"I read so many different things. One day says yes one day says no. One other day says I go to China, another to Italy, I go to Milan and people say I'm going back to Inter," he said.
"Every day new things are coming but the reality is that I have no job and at this moment I am happy not to have a job."
Jose MourinhoShare0
Baghdatis through to Dubai quarter-finals
Med Group meeting in Cyprus this week
Kompany set team-mates Champions League goal in City farewell
Press Association July 16, 2019 July 17, 2019
Press Association July 16, 2019
Last-gasp Mahrez stunner sends Algeria into Nations Cup final
'Best game of all time!': cricket stars react to England win


ShipRush for USPS/Endicia part of SDK?
HTTP/1.1 400 Bad Request: "&" in address!
How do I hide postage in v6?
Template won't load from short cut, but will from SR interface.
SCAN form never prints, SR hangs on Close Day.
Can I overide the USPS shipping address?
Is the 39.95$ monthly cost + postage?
Endicia Account: Now FREE for high volume shippers!
INTL First Class 2 different labels?
RMS Shiprush adds carrier services?
Are There Zebra/Eltron Printer Problems?
New to shiprush for USPS - how postage fee will be charged?
Can I customize ShipRush now?
$500 postage buys without ACH?
Int'l Labels- Which one do I use?
Is the delivery confirmation free for first class packages?
any eta on newer version of shiprush?
Laser Printer on paper causing "streak"
Shiprush USPS is it really free or any catch?
Printing on 4x6 thermal label for 1st class international?
what is a .elf file?
How does USPS charge shipping cost?
How can I get a licenses for ShipRush For USPS?
Custom emails with ebay item number?
installing ShipRush on my PC and laptop?
Are you ever going to fix the "Too many emails addresses" problem?
How can I downgrade back to Ver 6.2 from 7.0?
Read an invoice or bar code?
Is there a way for SKU to show on the Orders page?
Where do I find my proper license code?
Scan form doesn't reflect international shipments.


I've been a Zen practitioner for thirty years. Ten years ago I was in a deep depression. If I sat down to meditate, demons would torment me.
How can I work with strong emotions in meditation?
Susan Moon offers advice on working with the intense emotions that can arise in meditation, one of the most frequently asked questions about challenges on the spiritual path..
A moving account by Susan Moon of her journey back from depression, and how her Buddhist practice both helped and hindered her.
An excerpt from The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty-five Centuries of Awakened Women, an engaging anthology of Zen koans and commentaries.
Susan Moon remembers Robert Aitken Roshi's lifelong commitment to the unified path of Zen and social justice.
Old age forces you to let go of one damn thing after another! But as Susan Moon learns from her mother, it can also be a golden opportunity.
Susan Moon on the benefits of growing old, and why we should embrace aging.
Susan Moon on the spiritual journey of Jarvis Jay Masters, a Buddhist practitioner on death row in San Quentin prison.
Parents must attend to the nuts and bolts of their children's care. But grandmothers, says Susan Moon, can pay attention to the continuity of everything in the background—water, air, stories, and love.


Looks good, Ditto on the looking for updates.
Interesting idea. I'm curious about durability compared to real steal. That is if BM ever gets off their butts and follows through to make a comparison.
At this point I don't care, be like PSA. Material can be whatever and smack a steel roll pin in for the front lug on the mag to catch and I"ll buy it.


text:
Micromax 32-Inch LED TV Now Up For Sale At Rs 16,490
oi-Vivek
By Vivek Chhetri
| Updated: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 10:08 [IST]
Micromax is the dark horse of the Indian market which is one of the leading mobile phonemakers in the country and also a thorn in many international and native manufacturer's side. After gunning records in the mobile industry, now the successful tech manufacturer is looking to diversify and expand in the consumer electronics segment.
Having said that, today the company has launched a 32-inch LED TV. Yes, its called Micromax 32T42ECHD and the newly launched television would be sold exclusively via e-commerce site Snapdeal.com at the price of Rs. 15,999.
The original launch price of the TV is Rs. 16,490 and this is the first time Micromax has entered into a strategic partnership with Snapdeal.com to launch its latest offering, the e-retailer said in a statement.
Recommended: LG G3 Officially Unveiled in India: Top 5 Features of the Smartphone
The 32 inch LED TV will have features as zero dot panel, narrow bezel design, USB play supporting all audio and video formats and HDMI and VGA ports to give additional viewing options, the statement added.
Recommended: Micromax Canvas Fire A104 Rival Alert: Top 10 Best Smartphone Competitors Under Threat
Other features of the television include: A resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and a contrast ratio of 3000000:1. The size of the TV is 734.5mm x 80mm x 431.5mm without its stand.
Sized at 734.5mm x 80mm x 431.5mm without its stand, the 32-inch panel that bears the model number 32T42ECHD lands with a stand and provides all the basic functions you'd come to expect of such a screen. The other TVs listed by Micromax include another 32-inch model as well as 20-inch option.
The smartphone manufacturer had ventured into the panel market in October 2012 by launching its range of LED TVs but it looks like Micromax is all geared to make some serious profits from this category. According to Snapdeal, the TV would be available across 400 cities and will be delivered to customers in NCR, Bangalore, Mumbai and Hyderabad within two business days.
Stay tuned to GizBot for more updates!
Exclusive: Micromax Plans To Invest Rs. 100 Crores In Its AC Manufacturing Plant
What happened to Micromax, Intex, Lava and other Indian smartphone brands?
Micromax iOne Notch Display smartphone launched: Price, specification & more
Best Micromax Android Oreo smartphones to buy in India
Micromax Infinity N12 review: Good design complemented by great battery life
List of Best Micromax smartphones launched in 2018
Read More About: micromax tv news launch
Xiaomi Mi A3 Launch Today At 6:30 PM - Expected Price And Specifications
Vivo S1 With Triple Rear Cameras Goes Official Globally, Expected Soon In India


text:
phone: 907.746.4663 Contact Us
Account Log In My Favorite Searches
Specific agent you would like to work with: Scott Blair Jessika Schelfhout
Select My Favorite SearchesEmail Updates
How's My Favorite Market?
Matanuska-Susitna Valley
Hatcher Pass Village, AK
About My Favorite Realty
907.746.4663 office@myfavoriterealtyak.com
Home » Matanuska-Susitna Valley
Located in Southcentral Alaska between Anchorage and the Denali National Park & Preserve, the Matanuska-Susitna Valley is a vast region that covers over 23,000 square miles. Known to locals as the Mat-Su Valley, this fast-growing area is popular for its magnificent glaciers, fish-filled lakes, abundant wildlife, and mild climate.
The Mat-Su Borough was incorporated in 1964 and serves as the governing body of the valley. The name Matanuska refers to the Copper River region's Athabaskan Indians while Susitna loosely translates to Sand Island River. Top communities in the Mat-Su Valley include Palmer, Wasilla, Big Lake, Houston, Willow, and Talkeetna.
Outdoor recreational opportunities abound in the Mat-Su Valley. Fishing, hiking, and boating are among the top activities in this region. The valley is also home to three mountain ranges, around 30 state parks, and hundreds of rivers, streams, and lakes.
The Mat-Su Valley is an abundant agricultural hub for Alaska, producing more than half of its crop output. Moreover, many farmers here are proud to display their produce that are gargantuan in size, to say the least. Here, you will find cabbage heads weighing a hundred pounds or green beans that are at least a foot in length.
You will find three major highways in the Mat-Su Valley: Glenn Highway, Parks Highway, and Denali Highway.
Real estate and property types in the Mat-Su Valley
Looking for a home that offers privacy, comfort, and spectacular mountain views? The Mat-Su Valley has several to choose from. These moderately-priced residential homes come in ranch, craftsman, and chalet architectural styles. Typically surrounded by trees, these homes are spaced sufficiently apart from each other, allowing for optimum privacy among residents.
The Mat-Su Valley also has a variety of commercial properties up for sale. The commercial lots in this area, especially those in Palmer in Wasilla, have great locations along the highway or major roads. The master-planned community of Hatcher Pass Village offers light commercial properties, as well.
Living in the Mat-Su Valley
Known as Alaska's Stillwater Fishing Capital, the Mat-Su Valley is home to several bodies of water, generously filled with Chinook salmon, Dolly Varden trout, rainbow trout, grayling, landlocked Coho salmon, arctic char, and many more. Many of the lakes here are easily accessible by road. The valley also has a number of remote fishing spots such as Alexander Creek, Lake Creek, the Talachulitna River, and the Talkeetna River.
With more than 2,000 miles of trails, it's of no surprise that the Mat-Su Valley is a hiker's paradise. Some of the most popular hiking spots in this region are the Denali State Park which boasts of numerous trails and picturesque views and the Kesugi Ridge which is a multi-day hike for the experienced trekker.
Just off Glenn Highway lies the majestic, 27-mile long Matanuska Glacier, the largest glacier in the United States that's easily accessible by car. Glacier trekking and ice climbing are must-do activities here.
Every year, the Mat-Su Valley plays host to the Alaska State Fair, the state's largest event. Held in the city of Palmer, this annual event features world-famous cabbages, giant vegetables, live music, exciting amusement park rides, and delicious food.
Live the Alaskan country lifestyle in the Mat-Su Valley today. Get in touch with My Favorite Realty to learn more about your real estate options. Call us at 907.746.4663 or send an email to Office(at)MyFavoriteRealtyAK(dotted)com.
Mat-su Valley Homes for Sale
Property Type House / CondoHouse OnlyCondo OnlyLots / LandMulti-Unit ResidentialMobile HomeRentalCommercial
Property Type House / Condo House Only Condo Only Lots / Land Multi-Unit Residential Rental Commercial
Mat-Su Buzz
What's happening in
communities?
Anchorage, ER, Mat-Su
How's my Favorite
Market Doing?
A complete market
analysis will help
determine your home's
value and show your
Free Personalized Email
Alerts Based on your
Scott Blair Broker / Owner
634 S. Bailey St. ste 106 Palmer AK 99645
Jessika Schelfhout Owner / Agent
© 2021 My Favorite Realty AK. All rights reserved. Sitemap | Real Estate Website Design by Agent Image


Alexis Doiron was born in 1723 in what is now present day Nova Scotia, Canada.
Alexis Doiron was the son of Louis Doiron and Marguerite Barrieau.
Alexis Doiron married Marguerite Thibodeau in 1743.
Alexis married Madeleine-Josephe Bourg in 1753.


These crunchy Celebration Cookies have chocolate chips, cranberries, coconut and (secret ingredient alert!) ripple chips. They're sweet. They're salty. They're nutty. Made by Youth Crew, a non-profit catering service at Spence Neighbourhood Association, sales of these cookies support youth employment in the heart of Winnipeg's West End. This pack of six is the perfect snack. Sharing is optional, but recommended.


The types of personal information that we collect from you will depend on the circumstances of collection and on the type of service you request from us. For example, when you wish to purchase a product from this website we may collect details such as your name, address, delivery address and billing address,and other information relevant to your purchase. As we are required by law to obtain your consent to the collection of "sensitive information", we will assume that you have given consent to the collection of all information you have provided to us for use in accordance with this Statement, unless you tell us otherwise.
We may collect personal information about you when you visit our website, when you deal with us over the Email, we will not collect any personal information without your consent. We consider that your consent is granted when you complete the fields necessary to facilitate a transaction through this website.
We generally collect your personal information for the following purposes: To facilitate your access to our website, products and services To deliver products you have ordered from us To seek your opinion on our products, services, marketing and website. Some of the personal information we collect is essential for us to be able to accurately identify who is using the service. Other types of personal information we collect help us to develop a profile of who is using our service, this assists us in offering products to suit the needs of the users of this website.
We may disclose your personal information to third parties for the purpose for which the information was collected or for related purposes, for example to complete a transaction on your behalf or provide you with a product that you purchased. We engage third party contractors to perform services for us which involves the contractor handling personal information we hold.
Provide electronic funds transfer services, credit card account processing and related services In these situations, the third party contractor is strictly from using any prohibited personal information about you except for the specific purpose for which we have supplied. We may also disclose your personal information to various law enforcement agencies and governments around the world for security, customs and immigration purposes. Other than the above, we will not disclose your personal information without your consent unless disclosure is either necessary to prevent a threat to life or health, authorized or required by law, reasonably necessary to enforce the law or necessary to investigate a suspected unlawful activity.
We will securely hold your personal information and we will not trade, rent or sell it. We will take all reasonable steps to keep secure any information which we hold about you. Personal information may be stored both electronically on our computer system, Firewalls, passwords, anti-virus software and email filters can protect all our electronic information.
If you wish to gain access to your personal information, have a complaint about a breach of your privacy or you have any query on how your personal information is collected or used please forward your request, complaint or query to the address below. We will respond to your query or complaint via Email as soon as possible.


text:
Semantria Storage and Visualization
Semantria Web
Salience portal
Billing dashboard
Lexalytics Intelligence Platform
NLP On-Premise
NLP Cloud API
Restaurants/Food Services
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Voice of Employee
Languages and Features
Industry Packs
Named Entity Extraction
Intention Extraction
Summarization
AI Labs
More about our technology
Tuning Guides →
What is Text Analytics?
Text analytics is the process of transforming unstructured text documents into usable, structured data. Text analysis works by breaking apart sentences and phrases into their components, and then evaluating each part's role and meaning using complex software rules and machine learning algorithms.
Text analytics forms the foundation of numerous natural language processing (NLP) features, including named entity recognition, categorization, and sentiment analysis. In broad terms, these NLP features aim to answer four questions:
Who is talking?
What are they talking about?
What are they saying about those subjects?
How do they feel?
Data analysts and other professionals use text mining tools to derive useful information and context-rich insights from large volumes of raw text, such as social media comments, online reviews, and news articles. In this way, text analytics software forms the backbone of business intelligence programs, including voice of customer/customer experience management, social listening and media monitoring, and voice of employee/workforce analytics.
This article will cover the basics of text analytics, starting with the difference between text analytics, text mining, and natural language processing. Then we'll explain the seven functions of text analytics and explore some basic applications of text mining. Finally, we'll tell you where you can try text analytics for free and share some resources for further reading.
Defining terms
How text analytics works
Language identification
Sentence breaking
Part of speech tagging
Syntax parsing
Sentence chaining
Basic applications
Try text analytics and text mining for free
Learn more about text analytics
What is the difference between text mining, text analytics and natural language processing?
describes the general act of gathering useful information from text documents.
refers to the actual computational processes of breaking down unstructured text documents, such as tweets, articles, reviews and comments, so they can be analyzed further.
(NLP) is how a computer understands the underlying meaning of those text documents: who's talking, what they're talking about, and how they feel about those subjects.
As a term, text mining is often used interchangeably with text analytics. In most cases, that's fine. But there is a difference. If text mining refers to collecting useful information from text documents, text analytics is how a computer actually transforms those raw words into information. Meanwhile, the low-level computational functions of text analytics form the foundation of natural language processing features, such as sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, categorization, and theme analysis.
How does text analytics work?
Text analytics starts by breaking down each sentence and phrase into its basic parts. Each of these components, including parts of speech, tokens, and chunks, serve a vital role in accomplishing deeper natural language processing and contextual analysis.
There are seven computational steps involved in preparing an unstructured text document for deeper analysis:
Some text analytics functions are accomplished exclusively through rules-based software systems. Other functions require machine learning models (including deep learning algorithms) to achieve.
Fig. 1 - Lexalytics' text analytics technology and NLP feature stack, showing the layers of processing each text document goes through to be transformed into structured data.
1. Language identification
The first step in text analytics is identifying what language the text is written in. Spanish? Russian? Arabic? Chinese?
Lexalytics supports text analytics for more than 25 languages and dialects. Together, these languages include a complex tangle of alphabets, abjads and logographies. Each language has its own idiosyncrasies and unique rules of grammar. So, as basic as it might seem, language identification determines the whole process for every other text analytics function.
2. Tokenization
Fig. 2 - Most text analytics systems rely on rules-based algorithms to tokenize alphabetic languages, but logographic languages require the use of complex machine learning algorithms
Tokenization is the process of breaking apart a sentence or phrase into its component pieces. Tokens are usually words or numbers. Depending on the type of unstructured text you're processing, however, tokens can also be:
Punctuation (exclamation points amplify sentiment)
Hyperlinks (https://…)
Possessive markers (apostrophes)
Tokenization is language-specific, so it's important to know which language you're analyzing. Most alphabetic languages use whitespace and punctuation to denote tokens within a phrase or sentence. Logographic (character-based) languages such as Chinese, however, use other systems.
Lexalytics uses rules-based algorithms to tokenize alphabetic languages, but logographic languages require the use of complex machine learning algorithms.
3. Sentence breaking
Small text documents, such as tweets, usually contain a single sentence. But longer documents require sentence breaking to separate each unique statement. In some documents, each sentence is separated by a punctuation mark. But some sentences contain punctuation marks that don't mean the end of the statement (like the period in "Dr.")
4. Part of Speech tagging
Part of Speech tagging (or PoS tagging) is the process of determining the part of speech of every token in a document, and then tagging it as such. Most languages follow some basic rules and patterns that can be written into a basic Part of Speech tagger. When shown a text document, the tagger figures out whether a given token represents a proper noun or a common noun, or if it's a verb, an adjective, or something else entirely.
Accurate part of speech tagging is critical for reliable sentiment analysis. Through identifying adjective-noun combinations, a sentiment analysis system gains its first clue that it's looking at a sentiment-bearing phrase. At Lexalytics, due to our breadth of language coverage, we've had to train our systems to understand 93 unique Part of Speech tags.
5. Chunking
Chunking refers to a range of sentence-breaking systems that splinter a sentence into its component phrases (noun phrases, verb phrases, and so on).
Chunking in text analytics is different than Part of Speech tagging:
PoS tagging means assigning parts of speech to tokens
Chunking means assigning PoS-tagged tokens to phrases
For example, take the sentence:
The tall man is going to quickly walk under the ladder.
PoS tagging will identify man and ladder as nouns and walk as a verb.
Chunking will return: [the tall man]_np [is going to quickly walk]_vp [under the ladder]_pp
(np stands for "noun phrase," vp stands for "verb phrase," and pp stands for "prepositional phrase.")
6. Syntax parsing
Syntax parsing is the analysis of how a sentence is formed. Syntax parsing is a critical preparatory step in sentiment analysis and other natural language processing features.
The same sentence can have multiple meanings depending on how it's structured:
Apple was doing poorly until Steve Jobs…
Because Apple was doing poorly, Steve Jobs…
Apple was doing poorly because Steve Jobs…
In the first sentence, Apple is negative, whereas Steve Jobs is positive.
In the second, Apple is still negative, but Steve Jobs is now neutral.
In the final example, both Apple and Steve Jobs are negative.
Syntax parsing is one of the most computationally-intensive steps in text analytics. At Lexalytics, we use special unsupervised machine learning models, based on billions of input words and complex matrix factorization, to help us understand syntax just like a human would.
7. Sentence chaining
The final step in preparing unstructured text for deeper analysis is sentence chaining. Sentence chaining uses a technique called lexical chaining to connect individual sentences based on their association to a larger topic. Take the sentences:
I like beer.
Miller just launched a new pilsner.
But I only drink Belgian ale.
Even if these sentences don't appear near each other in a body of text, they are still connected to each other through the topics of beer->pilsner->ale. Lexical chaining allows us to make these kinds of connections. The "score" of a lexical chain is directly related to the length of the chain and the relationships between the chaining nouns (same words, antonyms, synonyms, homonyms, meronyms, hypernyms or holonyms).
Lexical chains flow through the document and help a machine detect over-arching topics and quantify the overall "feel". Lexalytics uses sentence chaining to weight individual themes, compare sentiment scores and summarize long documents.
Basic applications of text mining and natural language processing
Text mining and natural language processing technologies add powerful historical and predictive analytics capabilities to business intelligence and data analytics platforms. The flexibility and customizability of these systems make them applicable across a wide range of industries, such as hospitality, financial services, pharmaceuticals, and retail.
Broadly speaking, applications of text mining and NLP fall into three categories:
Customer Experience Management and Market Research
It can take years to gain a customer, but only minutes to lose them. Business analysts use text mining tools to understand what consumers are saying about their brands, products and services on social media, in open-ended experience surveys, and around the web. Through sentiment analysis, categorization and other natural language processing features, text mining tools form the backbone of data-driven Voice of Customer programs.
Read more about text analytics for Voice of Customer
Social Listening and Brand Management
Social media users generate a goldmine of natural-language content for brands to mine. But social comments are usually riddled with spelling errors, and laden with abbreviations, acronyms, and emoticons. The sheer volume poses a problem, too. On your own, analyzing all this data would be impossible. Business Intelligence tools like the Lexalytics Intelligence Platform use text analytics and natural language processing to quickly transform these mountains of hashtags, slang, and poor grammar into useful data and insights into how people feel, in their own words.
Read more about text analytics for Social Media Monitoring
Workforce Analytics and Employee Satisfaction
The cost of replacing a single employee can range from 20-30% of salary. But companies struggle to attract and retain good talent. Structured employee satisfaction surveys rarely give people the chance to voice their true opinions. And by the time you've identified the causes of the factors that reduce productivity and drive employees to leave, it's too late. Text analytics tools help human resources professionals uncover and act on these issues faster and more effectively, cutting off employee churn at the source.
Read more about text analytics for Voice of Employee
Text analytics and NLP in action:
Try our web demo for a quick sample of Lexalytics' own text analytics and NLP features
Signup for an interactive demo of the Lexalytics Intelligence Platform with sample data and dashboards
Contact us for a live demo with your data, or to discuss our on-premise and cloud APIs
Build your own text analytics system:
Start working with the Stanford NLP or Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK) open source distributions
Browse this Predictive Analytics list of 27 free text analytics toolkits
Take a Coursera course on Text Mining and Analytics
Read about sentiment analysis and other natural language processing features
Explore the difference between machine learning and natural language processing
Dive deep with this practitioner's guide to NLP on KDnuggets
Play with platform product Talk about solution fit
Analyze it!
Platform & Services
Case Studies & Papers
Tuning guides
Semantria for Excel
Salience Wiki
© 2019 Lexalytics, all rights reserved. Lexalytics®, Semantria®, and the Lexalytics "Y" logo are registered trademarks of Lexalytics, Inc.
"); document.write(""); }
Yes, I agree to receive email communications from Lexalytics, including educational resources and newsletters. I understand that I may unsubscribe or limit the emails I receive at any time. (privacy policy)
We've sent you a link to files to your email address.
We've already sent you a link to files to your email address.
Resend it one more time.


Princeton Montessori School's Environmental Committee has committed to becoming an Eco-School through the National Wildlife Federation and is focused on working towards the Eco-Schools bronze award. The Environmental Committee is comprised of faculty, parents, and students, and was formed to study the ways that the school can become more eco-conscious. The committee's main goal this year is to reduce consumption and waste overall.
Middle School Students who are a part of the committee created a recycling presentation to teach students and teachers about the importance of recycling. They visited the students at every level and talked to them about what they could do to help our environment.


text:
Cagnac-les-Mines is een gemeente in het Franse departement Tarn (regio Occitanie) en telt 2086 inwoners (1999). De plaats maakt deel uit van het arrondissement Albi.

Geografie
De oppervlakte van Cagnac-les-Mines bedraagt 24,7 km², de bevolkingsdichtheid is 84,5 inwoners per km².

Demografie
Onderstaande figuur toont het verloop van het inwonertal (bron: INSEE-tellingen).

Externe links

Gemeente in Tarn


text:
Jan Dołmat Isajkowski (zm. 1628) – podkomorzy oszmiański
 Jan Dołmat Isajkowski (zm. 1659) – kasztelan smoleński, łowczy wielki litewski


text:
North Texas Food Bank Successfully Expands Thanks To Top Strategist Colleen Brinkmann
Filed Under:food pantry, North Texas Food Bank, Ones For Texas
(CBSDFW.COM) – She's a top strategist for nonprofits and helped guide the North Texas Food Bank through a time of unprecedented expansion.
Colleen Townsley Brinkmann's life was first shaped by her childhood experience.
"I knew that growing up in India and having the childhood that I had, my world view was huge," Brinkmann said.
Brinkmann has made a career of giving back, working in the non-profit world.
"I care about all religions, core human need and the equality of people," she explained.
With the North Texas Food Bank for 16 years, she was the non-profit's chief philanthropic officer, guiding this vital community resource from a place that brought in $2 in 2002 to $110 million over the last three years.
The food bank is now on track to provide 90 million nutritious meals a year by 2025.
"It was just raw and ready for growth, and Jan [Pruitt] was the kind of person who saw that," Brinkmann said of Jan Pruitt, the food bank's CEO who passed away of cancer in 2017.
Brinkmann credits Pruitt with the non-profit's transformation in developing its identity and attracting new volunteers and donations. The two women worked together on many projects.
"She gave me the freedom to innovate and experiment. She was always there for me," Brinkmann said.
Brinkman is now on to her next endeavor. She's written a book called "Moonshot Leadership."
"What I mean by 'moonshot' is achieving the seemingly unachievable," she said.
Sharing what she learned at the North Texas Food Bank, so other nonprofits and companies can make change for good.
"To truly make sustainable transformational change for good in this world, you have to be fearless. You have to be fearless," Brinkmann said.
Brinkmann is donating a portion of sales from her book to the North Texas Food Bank, alongside food banks in Chicago and Atlanta.


text:
Enjoy the rivalry of UEFA Euro 2020™ with every sip of Heineken®
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 JUNE 2021 – The long wait is nearly over for football fans, as UEFA Euro 2020™ finally hits our screens this month! In conjunction, Heineken®, the proud official beer partner of UEFA Euro 2020™, is encouraging Malaysian fans to join in the fun with its new campaign 'Enjoy the Rivalry' and stand to win amazing prizes.
After more than a year of waiting, UEFA Euro 2020™, a global event set to have 5 billion viewers, will finally take place from 12th June to 12th July 2021. Twenty-four of Europe's best teams will compete for the title, reigniting old football rivalries and instigating new ones. Heineken® believes the fun of rivalry doesn't stop on the field, though – much of what makes football great is the friendly rivalry between fans. After all, unity isn't what makes football exciting: rivalry does!
Accompanying the campaign is a range of Limited Edition Heineken® UEFA Euro 2020™ bottles and cans, featuring the flags of participating teams. Available in special combo packs at participating supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores and on Drinkies – Heineken
Malaysia Berhad's home delivery service – the Limited Edition designs are the perfect way to show your support and let the rivalry commence!
Bring the rivalry fun to the next level from 10th June to 4th July with the Heineken® Rivalry Stadium, and stand to win a once-in-a-lifetime final viewing experience in the comfort and safety of your own home. Pick a celebrity opponent, challenge them, and try to outsmart their predictions on a series of matches to be in the running to win an exclusive Heineken® Home Stadium, with everything you need to watch the UEFA Euro 2020™ final in style! With opponents like football legend Dato' Soh Chin Aun, futsal player Steffi Sidhu, TV football pundits Michelle Lee and Mark O'Dea, and content creator duo MusangKing to challenge, the rivalry will be fierce! Register at www.heinekenrivalrystadium.com.my from 10th June to take part.
Pick up a special Heineken® EURO 2020 Combo Pack at participating Aeon, Aeon Big, Giant and Lotus's stores, and score a free Limited Edition jersey and two 330ml cans of Heineken® 0.0, along with 2 330ml cans of of Heineken® 0.0 and 16 320ml cans of Heineken® in the Limited Edition designs. Meanwhile, shoppers at 99 Speedmart will receive a free Limited Edition jersey with every purchase of a 24-can pack of Heineken®.
Have your Heineken® delivered directly to your door with Drinkies and get even more goodies! Choose from a range of bundles and get free Limited Edition jerseys, football scarves and official Heineken® glassware. Alternatively, stand to win an exclusive Heineken® Home Cheering Kit by spending RM25 in a single receipt on Heineken® or Heineken® 0.0 products in participating 7-Eleven and myNEWS outlets. All promotions will run from now until 15th July 2021, and are subject to availability while stocks last.
"UEFA EURO 2020™ is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with Heineken® and your best rivals by your side. At Heineken®, we believe that rivalry is at the core of football – there's fun in being rivals because it makes the games that much more exciting for us as fans. As the official beer partner of Europe's most prestigious international football tournament, Heineken® and Heineken® 0.0 are the perfect choices when it's time to reach for a beer during a match." said Pablo Chabot, Marketing Director of Heineken Malaysia Berhad.
Enjoy the rivalry during UEFA EURO 2020™, and #SupportResponsibly with #HeinekenMY because there's nothing quite like enjoying victory with an ice cold Heineken®.
Head on over to Heineken® Rivalry Stadium at www.heinekenrivalrystadium.com.my from 10th June to 4th July to challenge your rivals. For more information on all the activities and promotions lined up for the month, follow Heineken® on Instagram (@HeinekenMY) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HeinekenMYS/). Watch the global TV commercial "Finally Together" here. Order from Drinkies on www.drinkies.my, or get the Drinkies app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
All promotions are for non-Muslims aged 21 and above only. When You Drive, Never Drink.


One has to look at this differently in order to succeed. Being single is sometimes challenging, however it too can be loads of fun. This can definitely be compared to finding your perfect job. Let us show you some things that could catch the attention of your dream employer.
There must be an attraction – When you meet someone on a date or through friends, you know straight away if there is this magnetic pull between you. If this is missing, it is a definite NO. So too this attraction must exist between you and your new company. Here is a suggestion on how to get this critical step right, Be observant.When you go for that initial meeting, take stock of all the things around you and ask about them. People need to feel heard and love talking about themselves, remember the key on a date is to get this balance correct, so too in an interview.
You can be fussy – Being selective is a good thing, but do not over analyze. Also to not be too fussy. The key is to get the balance. Be selective and be open at the same time, otherwise you waste a lot of time for yourself and others.
Remember Looks are not everything – Do you remember when you were in high school, you thought the girls only liked the Rugby boys. How wrong were you? That stereo type is not appealing for all girls. The same principle applies when looking for a job. Not all companies will be right for you. Remember culture fit is 80% of your fit to a company. You are going to spend a lot of time at work, so ensure that the environment is one that you resonate with.
Work towards the next date – When you have first date, you always want to know that the other person wants to see you again and visa versa. The same applies for your job process. You need to convince your would-be employer that you are the right person for the role. After your initial meeting send a Thank you mail. This ensures they know you have good manners, but also they have your correct contact details. Thank you notes keep your conversation alive and gives the prospect employer a chance to ask anything that they may have forgotten when they met you.
Take your time – When you are a first date you would never commit to a long term relationship there and then. There is too much you don't know about the person sitting opposite you, so take your time engage more, see each other again. This applies in your career too.
One needs to be consider and be prepared in this process, then success will follow.


The Winner of Sweetshorn's Vintage Shop item….
HUGE THANKS to everyone that played with us! We received some really great inspirational TV shows and Movies from you guys over there at the MAD MEN DECOR GIVEAWAY post. It was hard to decide who should receive Alia's sweet Etched Number Glasses.
So, I went on some image hunts and did some reading and googling for each entry and I think the most extensive inspiration was Stranger Than Fiction, nominated by Bliss. Bliss is a fellow Etsy seller of the shop SewBlissSew. Thank you Bliss, congratulations!
The movie Stranger than Fiction inspires me both visually and creatively. I too loved the modern eclectic mix of Maggie Gyllenhaal's character. I was just thinking last night about a design reference to the word "Bohemian" and all of its funny derivitives (BoHoMo, BoHoChic, etc.) and how its been used to characterize some design choices that I can identify with……… Ms. Pascal's apartment fits under this term for sure.
The lamp that Bliss referred to – that hangs over Ms. Pascal's dining room table, appears (fuzzily) in the movie still below. Tracking this Stain Glass chandelier down was a topic of cultish debate over at the Apartment Therapy site in 2006. I'll save you from reading the 39 comments. No one found it – its a one of a kind. The best identification they could come up with was that it is a Moroccan Hanging Lantern.
Those HIGH ladder back chairs in that image are INSANE too. Wow! Bliss – thank you!!
PS: I HAVE to give a shout out to Anna's selection – Revolution Road! It was really tough for me to choose between these two. As it turns out – Set Decorator FORD WHEELER worked on both.
Recently I stumbled upon Danny Seo's blog and found his post about a grouping of metal plates in an outdoor display. I thought the idea was unique and it's always great when a design element can be purchased at the flea market.
I saw them again at The Paris Market in Savannah.
Your MAD MEN Decor starts with an Etched Number Glasses GIVEAWAY!!
The world is abuzz with the aesthetic accuracy and overwhelmingly authentic homage to Mid-Century lifestyle and design seen in AMC's hit TV show Mad Men and its no surprise that they captured Golden Globe's BEST SERIES for the second year in a row. Design bloggers have been on this tip for some time, and I've thoroughly enjoyed their design tips in reference to the show.
I just recently watched the entire first season in two sittings. It took me about two weeks to stop fantasizing my everyday life was that of a Manhattanite Secretary from the 60s.
So, we want to help you get started on your Mad Men Interiors by offering you these RAD glasses. Perfect for sipping on your highball while you watch the show. They come from Etsy Seller of the week, Sweetshorn .
The Sweet Etched Number Glasses were TEOT's pick for favorites from the many treasures that Alia at Sweetshorn has collected and she's been kind enough to offer them to a specially chosen TEOT reader. Take a look at her other items and feel free to drop her a line to tell her how rad she is for the well curated collection of vintage finds, killer presentation too!
So how do you get your hands on these glasses!? Just write in and tell us which Television Shows and/or Movies have inspired you in your home decor!? We would certainly love to post pictures in your comment for you (if you have them email them to [email protected]) but they are certainly not required!!
Should I buy this Antique Secretary?
For fear of jinxing my New Year's Resolution, I won't type it out explicitly – but okay yes I will type it out explicitly cause I'm already jinxed. It had something to do with putting an end to spending money on my home and/or clothing for 3-4 months and focusing instead on the Vintage Shasta Camper, a Fence for Pollock, a vehicle with which to pull my Vintage Shasta Camper, or uh… oh yeah – federal and state taxes (geez!!).
Yet – the forces of ANTI RESOLUTION have already started their work on me by introducing me to this Secretary at the Antique Market here in Hickory, NC.
I was just reviewing the Eddie Ross site today and saw his Secretary Desk Before/After shots from his year in review post. There I commented – asking how much he might say was the minimum to maximum that you would want to pay for this piece. But I have no patience? How much would you pay for this thing and should I even do it!? Help Me!!
I wanted to include a pic of a collection of white bowls from the Eddie Ross site – they were stacked atop his apartment cabinets in his personal NY home…. but I can't find the post anywhere.


During the months of December and January, people in many different countries celebrate holidays where they give thanks and also look for opportunities to give to those who are in need. This holiday season, Nu Skin wants to thank sales leaders, customers and employees who have donated more than 500 million meals to malnourished children around the world. Together, we have done much good, and now we are being asked to do even more to help children around the world.
To help address the problem of childhood hunger, Nu Skin is offering a Season of Giving promotion from December 1 through January 31. During this time, Nu Skin will nearly triple its VitaMeal match to provide one bag for every three bags that are purchased and donated.
Each individual bag of VitaMeal provides 30 children with a nourishing meal, and by working together, we can multiply our impact to give many more children greater hope during the holidays. Join us as we work to save as many children as possible from starvation and malnutrition. To purchase and donate, please visit nourishthechildren.com.
Nu Skin is a for-profit distributor of nutritional and skin care products in more than 50 markets and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NUS). Nourish the Children is an initiative of Nu Skin and is registered in some states as a commercial co-venture. The initiative enables Nu Skin's distributors and customers to purchase VitaMeal from Nu Skin and donate it to charitable organizations to help solve the complex world problem of feeding malnourished children. The price of VitaMeal includes the cost of manufacturing, general overhead, distribution and sales. As is the case with other Nu Skin products, distributors are paid commissions and Nu Skin earns a profit margin from each sale of VitaMeal, which is lower than the profit margin on virtually all of Nu Skin's other products.


text:
require "rails_helper"

RSpec.describe AppBaseController, :type => :routing do

  routes { AppBase::Engine.routes }

  it "has current_user method" do
    expect(AppBaseController.instance_methods(false).index(:current_user).nil?).to be false
  end

  it "contains routes to user model" do
    expect(AppBaseController.instance_methods(false).index(:rpc_user_authenticate).nil?).to be false
    expect(:post => "/user/authenticate").to route_to("app_base#rpc_user_authenticate")
    expect(AppBaseController.instance_methods(false).index(:rpc_user_create_user).nil?).to be false
    expect(:post => "/user/create_user").to route_to("app_base#rpc_user_create_user")
  end

  it "contains routes to note model" do
    expect(AppBaseController.instance_methods(false).index(:create_note).nil?).to be false
    expect(:post => "/note").to route_to("app_base#create_note")
    expect(AppBaseController.instance_methods(false).index(:update_note).nil?).to be false
    expect(:put => "/note/1").to route_to("app_base#update_note", :id => '1')
    expect(AppBaseController.instance_methods(false).index(:delete_note).nil?).to be false
    expect(:delete => "/note/1").to route_to("app_base#delete_note", :id => '1')
    expect(AppBaseController.instance_methods(false).index(:query_note).nil?).to be false
    expect(:get => "/note").to route_to("app_base#query_note")
    expect(AppBaseController.instance_methods(false).index(:rpc_note_recent_notes).nil?).to be false
    expect(:post => "/note/recent_notes").to route_to("app_base#rpc_note_recent_notes")
  end

  it "contains routes to user_note model" do
    expect(AppBaseController.instance_methods(false).index(:query_user_note).nil?).to be false
    expect(:get => "/user_note").to route_to("app_base#query_user_note")
    expect(AppBaseController.instance_methods(false).index(:rpc_user_note_latest_note).nil?).to be false
    expect(:post => "/user_note/latest_note").to route_to("app_base#rpc_user_note_latest_note")
  end

end


text:
Casey Dreier • March 8, 2013
Rep. Adam Schiff Responds to Questions on Planetary Science Funding
Earlier this week, I noted that Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) was holding an online townhall event where the public could ask questions via Twitter and Facebook. A few people asked him about Planetary Science funding (background here). Here are two of his responses:
@CaseyDreier: What are you doing to reverse cuts to NASA's Planetary Science prog? HR933 makes no mention of restoration in FY13.
Rep Schiff: I share your concern about cuts to planetary science. During the appropriations process for the FY 13 bill, I was able to work with my colleagues (including Senator Feinstein) to reverse the ill-considered cuts to planetary. Under the terms of a CR (like HR 933), the budget numbers would be adjusted for sequester based on the 2012 numbers. which were higher than the Administration's request for FY13. It is my understanding that the planetary science program can withstand these cuts if they are of short duration, but if they continue, there will undoubtedly be consequences for the world's most amazing workforce and for science. That is unnecessary and foolish and I will do everything possible to stop it.
Michael (Facebook): What is the state of NASA Planetary Science budget allocations? Will we be spared from the (up to) 29% funding cut to our highly successful and inspiring program?
Rep Schiff: As you know, I have been fighting to overturn the Administration's short-sighted attacks on planetary science for the last two years, and we have been successful to a significant degree in restoring funding. Given the oddities of the pending continuing resolution that will take us through September 2013., the planetary science program will not fare too badly this year in that the Mars program (including the initial work on a new Curiosity-class rover) will continue as planned. I am concerned about the 2014 request, however, and have been pushing NASA and the White House not to repeat the attempt they made last year to raid planetary science.
Rep. Schiff's Office
Rep. Adam Schiff Responds to Online Town Hall Questions
Read more: FY2014 NASA Budget, Space Policy
Home > Blogs > Casey Dreier > 2013
Chief Advocate & Senior Space Policy Adviser for The Planetary Society
Read more articles by Casey Dreier
Tim C: 2013/03/08 02:35 CST
Thanks for keeping on top of this. I wasn't aware of the restoration of funds in FY13, is that something the administration will fight? And the sequester will still cut 9% of that restored funding?
Casey Dreier (TPS): 2013/03/08 05:25 CST
@Tim C: It's very much up in the air if a "continuing resolution," funding the government at 2012 levels, will actually prevent the cut to Planetary Science. There are some subtleties with how the Administration will allow Planetary Science Division to spend its money. We also have to wait to see what the Senate does in response to the House's proposed funding bill for the remainder of 2013. So, to answer your questions more simply: Yes and yes. We'll keep you posted.
NASA Rings in the New Year with $22.6 billion
In 1983, Carl Sagan Urged NASA to Send a Mission to Saturn and Titan