Speaking with Bloomberg in an interview last Friday, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings revealed that Netflix will test a new, lower-priced tier of its streaming service to potentially boost sales in foreign markets.
That's basically all there is to know at the moment, as Hastings wouldn't confirm when the test will take place, which markets would see the lower price tier, or even whether or not the lower price would be permanent. The primary goal of the new tier would be to lure in more Asian subscribers, so there's no telling if US users (or users in any current market) would see a new, cheaper plan alongside the three plans that Netflix currently offers.
Netflix currently offer three plans: $7.99 a month for a Basic plan with the ability to watch on one screen in standard definition, $10.99 a month for the Standard plan with two screens in HD, and the Premium plan with four screens and Ultra HD resolution video. According to Bloomberg, Netflix executives are currently toying with the idea of a fourth tier which would have different features and cost even less than the Basic plan.
This isn't the first sign of Netflix increasing its reach throughout Asia. As Bloomberg points out, Netflix announced "17 new shows from five Asian countries" just last week, is developing over 100 film and TV projects in countries such as India and Japan, and even set up a local headquarters in Singapore a few years ago.
It's still unclear if this new, cheaper plan will ever see the light of day, but with Disney and Apple primed to enter the increasingly competitive market in the coming years, Netflix will need to continue to evolve.


Guess I won't be doing that.
This content is available only in the Feedback Hub app on Windows 10.
@C0D4 yep. I have a Surface Go that I use for taking notes in class, and I have it running Insider Preview builds, so I'm on the feedback hub pretty regularly.


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Breaking down silos: how to manage water holistically from source-to-sea
Climate Change Environment Sustainable Development SDGs
Water Convention
While freshwater and marine specialists have largely worked in silos, nature has always worked as one: the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems are closely interlinked and interdependent. So must be their management.
Bringing together the freshwater and ocean communities, the Global Workshop on Source-to-sea Management gathered more than 300 key stakeholders in Geneva and online from 14 to 16 December 2022 with the aim to strengthen cooperation, identify synergies between their activities and share good practices in policy making.
Every year, tens of millions of tons of plastic waste as well as toxic metals, oil, and persistent organic pollutants enter the ocean from land sources passing through rivers and waterways. Considering that 6 of the 10 rivers contributing 90 percent of the plastic waste to oceans are transboundary, the role of the Water Convention appears to be critical. "Turning the tide on marine pollution certainly requires breaking silos and coordinating action among sectors and countries. Cooperation over shared waters forms part of the much-needed solution. The Water Convention is a powerful tool to advance cooperation", stressed Ms. Olga Algayerova, UNECE Executive Secretary during the workshop.
The workshop's discussions covered policy, governance and finance aspects of source-to-sea management but also identified practical steps forward for its implementation:
Transboundary and intersectoral cooperation must be strengthened.
A holistic approach is necessary to overcome institutional and legislative silos and to coordinate across sectors and national borders which is a corner stone of transboundary water management and the Water Convention.
More awareness and capacity-building are needed.
There is the need to communicate in a common language and inform about the benefits of source-to-sea approach.
More incentives are needed to integrate source-to-sea issues in investments.
The role of the private sector and blended finance is crucial as well as the need to consider transboundary waters as a public good.
There is momentum and urgency to accelerate source-to-sea action.
The 2023 UN Water Conference (22-24 March 2022), the UN Ocean Conference, the SDG 2023 Summit, COP28, are all outstanding opportunities to raise political ambition and commitment to the water agenda, including source-to-sea approaches, and bring global freshwater and ocean communities closer to each other.
The Global Workshop on Source to Sea Management was organized under the auspices of the Water Convention serviced by UNECE, in partnership with Estonia, Slovenia, the Global Water Partnership (GWP), the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the GEF IW: LEARN platform, The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO and the UNEP Mediterranean Action Plan.

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When the Engage Organics website had only been up a couple of days, we received an order for 10 bottles It's-A-Dilly Salt-free Seasoning Blend via Amazon.com.
I was so surprised about the order I called Heather Strang in Fort Knox, Kentucky to find out how she had found It's-A-Dilly and why she wanted 10 jars of the blend.
Heather further explained that her mother had a special recipe she made with It's-A-Dilly and was devastated, because Dorene was down to her final jar of the blend and was hording it. When Heather found It's-A-Dilly on Amazon.com, she quickly ordered 10 jars (Five jars of It's-A-Dilly for herself and 5 jars for her mother ) in fear the blend might be discontinued again.
Of course, I was really interested in the It's-A-Dilly secret recipe both mother and daughter cherished. Heather described how her mother made a chicken salad spread, which she served on crackers or used for sandwich fillings. Evidently, this chicken salad recipe was a favorite for all their friends and family. It had become a legend.
I insured Heather, now that It's-A-Dilly is back in production, she is guaranteed her secret ingredient will be readily available online via Amazon.com or through the Engage Organic's website https://engageorganics.com whenever she is ready for more.
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11. 케릭터와 서있는 오브젝트는 pivot 기반이여 하며, center 중심이어선 안된다 .
이런식 으로 만들면 보다 쉽게 케릭터와 오브젝트를 바닥에 올려놓을 수 있습니다 . 이것은 또한 게임 로직, AI 와 물리 등이 필요로 하는 경우에 3D 환경에서 2D 같이 제작 할 경우 쉽게 만들 수 있습니다.
11. Put character and standing object pivots at the base, not in the center. This makes it easy to put characters and objects on the floor precisely. It also makes it easier to work with 3D as if it is 2D for game logic, AI, and even physics when appropriate.
27. Maintain your own time class to make pausing easier. Wrap Time.DeltaTime andTime.TimeSinceLevelLoad to account for pausing and time scale. It requires discipline to use it, but will make things a lot easier, especially when running things of different clocks (such as interface animations and game animations).
Any interface component should only maintain data and do processing related to it's own state.For example, do display a map, the GUI could compute what to display based on the player's movements. However, this is game state data, and does not belong in the GUI. The GUI should merely display game state data, which should be maintained elsewhere. The map data should be maintained elsewhere (in the GameManager, for example).
Make an Enemy prefab, and two template prefabs WeakEnemyTemplate andStrongEnemyTemplate.
43. Implement shortcuts for taking screen shots. Many bugs are visual, and are much easier to report when you can take a picture. The ideal system should maintain a counter in PlayerPrefsso that successive screenshots are not overwritten. The screenshots should be saved outside the project folder to avoid people from accidentally committing them to the repository.


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require 'spec_helper'

describe ActiveAdmin::Helpers::Collection do

  include ActiveAdmin::Helpers::Collection

  before(:all) do
    Post.delete_all
    Post.create!(:title => "A post")
    Post.create!(:title => "A post")
    Post.create!(:title => "An other post")
  end

  after(:all) do
    Post.delete_all
  end

  describe "#collection_size" do
    it "should return the collection size for an ActiveRecord class" do
      collection_size(Post).should == 3
    end

    it "should return the collection size for an ActiveRecord::Relation" do
      collection_size(Post.where(:title => "A post")).should == 2
    end

    it "should return the collection size for a collection with group by" do
      collection_size(Post.group(:title)).should == 2
    end

    it "should return the collection size for a collection with group by, select and custom order" do
      collection_size(Post.select("title, count(*) as nb_posts").group(:title).order("nb_posts")).should == 2
    end

    it "should take the defined collection by default" do
      def collection; Post; end

      collection_size.should == 3

      def collection; Post.where(:title => "An other post"); end

      collection_size.should == 1
    end
  end

  describe "#collection_is_empty?" do
    it "should return true when the collection is empty" do
      collection_is_empty?(Post.where(:title => "Non existing post")).should be_true
    end

    it "should return false when the collection is not empty" do
      collection_is_empty?(Post.where(:title => "A post")).should be_false
    end

    it "should take the defined collection by default" do
      def collection; Post; end

      collection_is_empty?.should be_false

      def collection; Post.where(:title => "Non existing post"); end

      collection_is_empty?.should be_true
    end
  end
end

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Amazon employee dies at Bessemer, Alabama, warehouse, site of unionization drive
The Amazon fulfillment warehouse at the center of a unionization drive is seen on March 28, 2021 in Bessemer, Alabama.
Elijah Nouvelage | Getty Images News | Getty Images
An Amazon employee died at the company's Bessemer, Alabama, warehouse, the company confirmed to CNBC. The facility was the site of a unionization effort that took place earlier this year.
"We're deeply saddened by the passing of a member of our team, and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his loved ones during this difficult time," Amazon spokesperson Maria Boschetti told said in a statement.
Amazon declined to share further details about the situation, noting that it was a personal medical incident.
The worker died Thursday after collapsing at the facility, according to Bloomberg, which first reported the news. The worker was taken to a hospital after being found in a bathroom of the warehouse, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the situation.
Workers at the Bessemer warehouse, known as BHM1, voted against joining the RWDSU last month. Of the 3,215 ballots cast, 1,798 workers opposed the union and 738 voted in favor.
The RWDSU challenged the results of the election and filed objections with federal labor officials alleging Amazon illegally interfered with the union drive. Amazon denied that its conduct was improper.
On Friday, the National Labor Relations Board held a hearing on the objections. The hearing is slated to continue on Monday.
Tags: Amazon.com Incbusiness newsinternetRetail industrytechnology


Founded in 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is the professional association for landscape architects in the United States, representing more than 15,000 members. The Society's mission is to advance landscape architecture through advocacy, communication, education, and fellowship. Sustainability has been part of ASLA's mission since its founding and is an overarching value that informs all of the Society's programs and operations. ASLA has been a leader in demonstrating the benefits of green infrastructure and resilient development practices through the creation of its own green roof, co-development of the SITES® Rating System, and the creation of publicly-accessible sustainable design resources.
Landscape architects lead the planning, design, and stewardship of healthy, equitable, safe, and resilient environments. The Society's mission is to advance landscape architecture through advocacy, communication, education, and fellowship.
Healthy, beautiful, and resilient places for all.
Committed to learning, constant improvement, and achieving the best outcomes for members in all endeavors. Mission-driven in service to members, the profession, and the public good.
Honest, ethical, and forthright in all dealings.
Committed to fostering equity and inclusion within our profession, membership, and leadership, striving to mirror the communities we serve.
Read the ongoing Presidents' Council Commitment to Diversity, drafted by ASLA with the help of ASLA Diversity Summit attendees and signed by all members in January 2018.
Setting direction on matters of critical importance.
Committed to environmentally and socially conscious principles and practices across all aspects of the profession.
Marked by leadership, staff, committee, professional practice networks, and chapter cooperation and coordination in the service of ASLA's and the profession's goals.
Committed to welcoming and serving all people and communities and treating them fairly and equitably.
Guided by member needs and interests and dedicated to meeting them.
Dedicated to the efficient, effective, and prudent use of Society resources for the betterment of landscape architecture and the common good. Committed to the timely, transparent, and complete reporting of progress in meeting strategic goals.
Devoted to the encouragement of volunteerism and benefiting from the expertise and creativity of members who give their time and energies to advance the Society and the profession.
Conducts legislative and regulatory outreach to educate policymakers about the healthy, sustainable solutions landscape architects provide to the problems facing communities.
Supports licensure of the practice of landscape architecture within the United States and its territories.
Fights for small landscape architecture firms and helps them compete more effectively in the marketplace.
Partners with leading design and environmental organizations to promote green infrastructure, sustainable community design and development, and safe and walkable transportation systems.
Raises the visibility of the landscape architecture profession and highlights its contributions to sustainability, green infrastructure, resilience, and public health.
Celebrates World Landscape Architecture Month each April with ASLA chapters.
Tells the story of landscape architecture through such publications as Landscape Architecture Magazine (LAM), LAND, The Dirt, and The Field.
Serves as an authoritative resource for information and best practices in sustainable landscape design.
Supports the development of research and continuing education initiatives that enable practitioners to address the evolving challenges of landscape architectural practice.
Provides career discovery activities to K-12 teachers, students, and their families.
Sponsors hundreds of hours of professional development and continuing education programs for landscape architects to maintain their licenses.
Hosts the Conference on Landscape Architecture each year, the world's largest gathering of landscape architecture professionals and students − some 6,000 attendees get access to more than 130 continuing educations sessions and events and more than 450 exhibitors' products and services in one central location.
Provides an online forum of Professional Practice Networks (PPNs) and a member directory to enable networking, exchanges on professional opportunities, and sharing of best practices and research.
DC Initiatives: Explore ASLA's History in Washington, D.C.
See a list of Allied and Affiliated Organizations ASLA works with to achieve its vision and mission.


"Missa pro sponso et sponsa", the last among the votive Masses in the Missal. It is composed of lessons and chants suitable to the Sacrament of Matrimony, contains prayers for persons just married and is interwoven with part of the marriage rite, of which in the complete form it is an element. As the Mass was looked upon as the natural accompaniment of any solemn function (ordination, consecration of churches, etc.), it was naturally celebrated as part of the marriage service. Tertullian (d. about 220; ad Uxor., II, 9) mentions the oblation that confirms marriage (matrimonium quod ecclesia conciliat et confirmat oblatio). All the Roman Sacramentaries contain the nuptial Mass (The Leonine, ed. Feltoc, 140-142; The Gelasian, ed. Wilson, 265-267; The Gregorian, P. L., LXXVIII, 261-264), with our present prayers and others (a special Hanc Igitur and Preface). The Gelasian Sacramentary (loc. cit.) contains, moreover, the blessing now said after the Ite missa est, then said after the Communion, a Gallican addition (Duchesne, "Origines du Culte", Paris, ed. 2, 1898 n. 417). Pope Nicholas I (858-867) in his instruction for the Bulgars, in 866, describes the whole rite of marriage, including the crowning of the man and wife that is still the prominent feature of the rite in the Byzantine Church; this rite contains a Mass at which the married persons make the offertory and receive communion (Rasp. ad cons, Bulgarorum, iii, quoted by Duchesne op. cit., 413- 414).
The present rules for a nuptial Mass are; first, that it may not be celebrated in the closed time for marriages, that is from Advent Sunday till after the octave of the Epiphany and from Ash Wednesday till after Low Sunday. During these times no reference to a marriage may be made in Mass; if people wish to be married then they must be content with the little service in the Ritual, without music or other solemnities. This is what is meant by the rubric: "claudun tur nuptiarum solemnia "; it is spoken of usually as the closed season. During the rest of the year the nuptial Mass may be said at a wedding any day except Sundays and feasts of obligation, doubles of the first and second class and such privileged ferias and octaves as exclude a double. It may not displace the Rogation Mass at which the procession is made, nor may it displace at least one Requiem on All Souls day. On these occasions its place is taken by the Mass of the day to which commemorations of thenuptial Mass are added in the last place and at which the blessings are inserted in their place. The nuptial blessing is considered as part of the nuptial Mass. It may never be given except during this Mass or during a Mass that replaces it (and commemorates it) when it cannot be said, as above. Thenuptial Mass and blessing may be celebrated after the closed time for people married during it. So nuptial Mass and blessing always go together; either involves the other. One Mass and blessing may be held for several pairs of married people, who must all be present. The forms, however, remain in the singular as they are in the Missal. The Mass and blessing may not be held if the woman has already received this blessing in a former marriage. This rule only affects the woman, for whom the blessing is more specially intended (see the prayer Deus qui potestate). It must be understood exactly as stated. A former marriage without this blessing, or the fact that children had been born before the marriage, is no hindrance. Nor may the nuptial Mass and blessing be held in cases of mixed marriages (mixta religio) inspite of any dispensation. According to the Con stitution "Etsi sanctissimus Dominus" of Pius IX (15 November, 1858), mixed marriages must be celebrated outside the church (in England and America this is understood as meaning outside the sanctuary and choir), without the blessing of the ring or of the spouses without any ecclesiastical rite or vestment, without proclamation of banns.
In the cases in which the "Missa pro sponso et sponsa" may not be said but may be commemorated, the special prayers and blessing are inserted in the Mass in the same way. But the colour must be that of the day. During the closed time it is, of course, quite possible for the married people to have a Mass said for their intention, at which they receive Holy Communion. The nuptial Blessing in this Mass is quite different thing from the actual celebration of the marriage which must always precede it. The blessing is given to people already married, as the prayers imply. It need not be given (nor the Mass said ) by the parish priest, who assisted at the marriage. But both these functions (assitance and blessing) are rights of the parish priests, which no one else may undertake without delegation from him. Generally they are so combined that the marrige takes place immediately before the Mass; in this case the priest at the marriage in Mass vestments, but without the maniple. In England and other countries where a civil declaration is required by law, this is usually made in the sacristy between the marriage and the Mass. Canon Law in England orders that marriages be made only in churches that have a district with the cure of souls (Conc. prov. Westm. I, decr. XXII, 4). This implies as a general rule, but does not command absolutely, that the nuptial Mass also be celebrated in such a church.


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namespace multi_user_util {

std::string GetUserIDFromProfile(Profile* profile) {
  return GetUserIDFromEmail(profile->GetOriginalProfile()->GetProfileName());
}

std::string GetUserIDFromEmail(const std::string& email) {
  // |email| and profile name could be empty if not yet logged in or guest mode.
  return email.empty() ?
      email : gaia::CanonicalizeEmail(gaia::SanitizeEmail(email));
}

Profile* GetProfileFromUserID(const std::string& user_id) {
  // Unit tests can end up here without a |g_browser_process|.
  if (!g_browser_process || !g_browser_process->profile_manager())
    return NULL;

  std::vector<Profile*> profiles =
      g_browser_process->profile_manager()->GetLoadedProfiles();

  std::vector<Profile*>::const_iterator profile_iterator = profiles.begin();
  for (; profile_iterator != profiles.end(); ++profile_iterator) {
    if (GetUserIDFromProfile(*profile_iterator) == user_id)
      return *profile_iterator;
  }
  return NULL;
}

Profile* GetProfileFromWindow(aura::Window* window) {
#if defined(OS_CHROMEOS)
  chrome::MultiUserWindowManager* manager =
      chrome::MultiUserWindowManager::GetInstance();
  // We might come here before the manager got created - or in a unit test.
  if (!manager)
    return NULL;
  const std::string user_id = manager->GetUserPresentingWindow(window);
  return user_id.empty() ? NULL :
                           multi_user_util::GetProfileFromUserID(user_id);
#else
  return NULL;
#endif
}

bool IsProfileFromActiveUser(Profile* profile) {
#if defined(OS_CHROMEOS)
  return GetUserIDFromProfile(profile) ==
         user_manager::UserManager::Get()->GetActiveUser()->email();
#else
  // In non Chrome OS configurations this will be always true since this only
  // makes sense in separate desktop mode.
  return true;
#endif
}

const std::string& GetCurrentUserId() {
#if defined(OS_CHROMEOS)
  return user_manager::UserManager::Get()->GetActiveUser()->email();
#else
  return base::EmptyString();
#endif
}

// Move the window to the current user's desktop.
void MoveWindowToCurrentDesktop(aura::Window* window) {
#if defined(OS_CHROMEOS)
  chrome::MultiUserWindowManager::GetInstance()->ShowWindowForUser(
      window,
      GetCurrentUserId());
#endif
}

}  // namespace multi_user_util


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HomeNewsTECH keeps crowds to one floor
TECH keeps crowds to one floor
Despite rumors, the TECH Center will not be expanding.
24 February 2009 News
Finding a seat at a terminal in the TECH Center is like playing a game of musical chairs for Brian Meck.
Computer labs are packed with students on both Macs and PCs (Ashley Myers/TTN).
"Instead of walking around, I just try to stand in one spot and wait," the senior English major said. "It is kind of frustrating. I wish we had more computers."
The TECH Center is popular among students who need to print papers, edit videos or update Facebook statuses.
In December 2008, the TECH Center had 3 million visitors since it first opened in 2006.
On Dec. 8, 2008, it reached an all-time high for most visits in a day with 9,301 visitors.
This semester, Computer Services officials are looking at the changes in student traffic as they adjust to the influx of Tyler students and their needs for technical software.
"On one hand, with the Tyler students, we are going to have an increase [in student attendance], but we will also see a lowering because Alter Hall has opened up, and people are staying over there," said Gerald Hinkle, director of computer lab management and operations.
Officials are experimenting with a crowd management system, in which electronic ears are placed around the building to measure noise levels over four-week periods. From data collected, they can determine what times are busier so more staff is present to assist students.
The ears will display green, yellow and red lights so students can see what noise levels are appropriate, with green lights representing acceptable noise levels and red lights denoting excessive levels.
"It is kind of a cool thing to look at," Hinkle said. "It might raise people's awareness that people are trying to study."
Expansion past the second floor of the TECH Center is unlikely, as hardwires, phone lines and administrative offices on the third and fourth floors do not offer much available space, Hinkle said.
Instead, usage of terminals will be watched, and computers not used frequently will be swapped for popular equipment in order TECH Center.
"A lot of our choices on hardware are based on what software is needed by students," Hinkle said.
Brian Dzenis can be reached at brian.dzenis@temple.edu.
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Darkness in Cyberspace
27 January 2009 Features, People You Should Know
Temple students spend a lot of time on their computers, but few take time to worry about their safety while browsing the Web. In one year, an estimated 3.4 million adults are the victims of
Awakening the dead for the new semester
17 January 2011 Alexis Sachdev Features
Start the new year by revitalizing the mind and body with stress-relieving activities around Philly. In the early morning hours of Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, Samuel L. Paley Library was filled with the stragglers of
Club TECH for studying, not napping and FarmVille
19 October 2009 Samantha Krotzer Commentary, Opinion
While some students may spend more time at the TECH Center than at home, they shouldn't treat the study facility as if it's their living room couch.


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You made our Municana Volleyball Camp more enjoyable!
"Bathroom was recently renovated. Amazing"
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Sometimes you were close to someone and felt like you understand that person. But when you meet that person again, he/she turns out to be a totally different person who you don't recognize anymore.
On the other hand, you can meet a person who used to be a stranger but it feels like that person has been there the whole time.


Smart Competition Traineeship is one of the sequence of Competition 101 Series conducted by Competition Enhancement Divison. Competition 101 Series consists of Competition Class Visit and Smart Competition Traineeship for Batch 2016 and Batch 2017. Competition Class Visit will give you a brief introduction of various competition in SPE and what you have to prepare to participate in the competitions. Meanwhile, Smart Competition Traineeship is a form of intense preparation for the upcoming smart competition. Not only this program will give the participants some material in smart competition, but also have discussions about the tips and tricks to solve the problem. Smart Competition Traineeship could be measurable output to answer how many students that interested in smart competition.
At first, smart Competition Traineeship was formed because of the lack of interest in joining smart competition. Competition Enhancement Divison thought that if the smart competition was introduced in a more structured manner, people will be interested. There was also a simulation; the participants really did a praxis by ringing a bell and answering the question. The participant that got the highest score acquired a "golden ticket" to a competition without having to go through internal selection.


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Back in October, some of us went to help the Explorer Scouts get started with their ukuleles.
They worked hard all winter and in February 20 Explorer Scouts & 4 leaders performed in their Gang Show on three nights in front of a 200 strong audience at The Peter Barkworth Theater, Stockport College. None of them had ever played live before.
They played 4 songs in four minutes.
"We started with SUP tradition, Bad moon rising, then the kids wanted to go modern so I'm Yours by Jason Mraz and Five years time by Noah & the Whale . Finished with a rousing twist & shout. I think we went down quite well. Weird selection of abstract head wear."
We were invited back to join them for a good jolly session on Thursday 16th April.
We played some song to them, they played theirs from the show and of course we all played some songs together.


Creating an account on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram is very easy. Posting on these are very easy as well. What is not easy is when you create these social media accounts for a business and being able to manage these properly while running your business effectively at the same time.
You can focus on your business without having to worry about needing to take care of customers on your social media pages – When you have a social media presence, you will need to take care of customers there as well. Think of it as another branch, if you will, of your business. When customers on your social media accounts don't get the attention that they require and don't get the help that they need in a timely manner, you will not only end up with lost customers but you also end up with a bad reputation.
Having a social media manager on hand to handle all of the queries, requests, comments, and interactions with these individuals will help you run your business better. This without having to worry about damaged reputations and customers turning irate because you don't have the time to handle their needs on your social media accounts.
You get someone who can update your pages regularly without missing a day – Customers and loyal followers of your brand often look forward to information, updates, and even snippets from you on your social media pages. If you miss a day or two, they might lose interest in your company and what you have to offer. Having a social media manager handling your pages and posting regularly will keep your followers updated and will keep you foremost in their minds for when they will need what you are selling or offering.
You get more time to handle other things in your life – Let's face it. Handling these social media pages will eat up your time, particularly if you have a very active following. Having someone deal with the many things you need to have done on your social media pages will free up a lot of time for you, not just for running your business, but also for other stuff like taking care of family, hanging out with friends, and generally living a full life.
These are just a few of the reasons why having a social media manager handling your social media pages is a good idea. These individuals are trained to handle anything and everything that comes at them via these portals, and they do it with aplomb and professionalism because, well, that is what they are trained to do. They can help you keep your cool when people bash your product or services online, while at the same time handling such distasteful posts with panache. They can also help with reputation management by handling complaints posted on your pages and steering them onto private conversations where a compromise can be reached.


During this period the moon will wane from it's nearly full phase down to almost half-illuminated. This weekend the moon will rise shortly after dusk and will rise approximately 45 minutes later each night. Although meteor activity is strong this time of year the bright moon will obscure all but the brighter meteors.


Townhouse. 4 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom. Roof Terrace.
The ground floor comprises of a lounge, kitchen and hallway leading to rear patio.
The first floor features a reception area, 4 bedrooms and the family bathroom.
The property also enjoys a roof terrace with fantastic views over the village and surrounding mountains.


When are retailers required to begin collecting the prepaid wireless 911 fee?
Effective January 1, 2014, a 2% fee shall be collected on the sale of prepaid wireless 911 airtime, cards, and other related products as passed by the 2013 Legislative Assembly. The 2017 legislative assembly increased the prepaid wireless fee to 2 1/2% effective July 1, 2017.
Our business does not sell or recharge prepaid wireless mobile phones or prepaid phone cards. Does the prepaid wireless 911 fee apply to us?
Yes. Payment methods vary by tax type. Click here to pay by credit card, debit card or ACH debit.
What if I cannot pay the taxes I owe?
Please pay as much as you possibly can by the due date of the return, then contact the Accounts Receivable Section (Collections) at 701.328.1244. Ask to speak with a collection officer to determine whether a payment plan can be established which could prevent the filing of a tax lien or other adverse action. Post dated checks will not be accepted. Most importantly, DO NOT hold back the return and miss a filing deadline simply because you do not have the money to pay the amount due at the time of filing.
Click here and select "Request a Payment Plan" to make an online request for an installment plan.
Where can I find more information on alcoholic beverage licenses in the state of North Dakota?
Click here for more information regarding North Dakota alcoholic beverage licenses.
Click here for North Dakota alcoholic beverage license applications.
Is there a way to look up if a business has a North Dakota alcoholic beverage license?
Yes. Click here to look up North Dakota alcoholic beverage licensees based on license type.
Who is responsible for North Dakota cigarette and tobacco taxes?
Wholesalers who first purchase, sell or bring cigarettes or tobacco products into the state for resale.
Retailers who sell cigarettes or tobacco products to consumers.
Individuals who purchase cigarettes or tobacco products for personal consumption online or from sources outside the state.
How does a business obtain a license to sell cigarettes and tobacco products?
The North Dakota Attorney General's Office issues retail and wholesale tobacco licenses. Contact the Licensing Division at the Attorney General's Office at 701.328.2329 for assistance with licensing requirements.
What are North Dakota's corporate income tax filing requirements?
Corporations that receive income from sources within North Dakota are required to file a corporation income tax return Form 40. A signed Form 40 is required along with a minimum of the first five pages of the Federal 1120 and any relevant schedules.
What are the filing requirements for Tax Exempt Organizations?
A corporation that has obtained tax exempt status for federal income tax purposes, and that has no federal unrelated business taxable income (UBTI), will be tax exempt for North Dakota corporate income tax purposes. North Dakota does not require a corporation income tax return, nor an informational return to be filed in this instance.
A corporation that has obtained tax exempt status for federal income tax purposes and that has federal unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) is required to file a North Dakota Form 40 corporation income tax return.
Form 1099-G is issued by the Office of State Tax Commissioner and it reports the income tax refund the department issued to you in the 2017.
I received a Form 1099-G from the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner. Why did I receive this form?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires government agencies to report certain payments made during the year because these payment may be taxable income for the recipients. The North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner reports on the Form 1099-G any refund or overpayment credit issued during 2017.
How does someone fraudulently file a tax return with my name?
Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen information to file a tax return to claim a refund. An identity thief generally files early in the tax season in order to file before you do. You may be unaware that you are a victim until you try to file your taxes and realize your taxes have already been filed using your Social Security Number.
I filed two weeks ago and haven't received my refund. Does this mean I have been a victim of fraud?
No, not necessarily. Due to the enhanced review processes, it may take longer than expected for you to receive your refund. You can check the status of your refund by using our Where's My Refund? tool. This will take you to a secure webpage that will allow you to make your inquiry, and also sign up for a text or email alert that will notify you when your refund has been issued.
Does North Dakota have an estate tax?
Yes. North Dakota has an estate tax statute; however, no estate taxes are paid to North Dakota due to the Federal Congressional Budget Act Sunset Law under the provisions of the Economic Growth and Relief Act of 2001 for deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2005.
Does North Dakota have an Inheritance Tax?
No. North Dakota does not have an inheritance tax levied against individual heirs. The inheritance tax was repealed in 1927 and replaced with an estate tax.
Anyone is able to file information returns electronically on behalf of an employer or payor.
Payroll services required to file electronically for federal tax purposes are required to file electronically for North Dakota purposes.
Payroll service providers that (1) contract with an employer to file and pay the federal and state withholding taxes on behalf of the employer and (2) file and pay the employer's federal withholding taxes electronically. A payroll service provider means a person that, for federal tax purposes, electronically processes and transmits an employer's withholding returns and taxes including wage information returns.
The quantity of returns required to be filed with North Dakota is 250 or more.
For additional information see our Income Tax Withholding Guideline.
Who is a resident for North Dakota individual tax purposes?
You are a resident of North Dakota for income tax purposes if (1) you are domiciled in North Dakota or (2) you are not domiciled in North Dakota but you maintain a permanent place of abode in North Dakota and spend more than seven months (which is equal to 210 days) of the tax year in North Dakota.
Your domicile is your residence by law and is commonly referred to as your legal residence. It generally means the place that is your permanent home to which you always intend to return whenever absent from it. If you have more than one physical place of abode, only one of them may be your domicile. Domicile is based on your intent as supported by your actions. If you are domiciled in North Dakota for the entire tax year, you are a full-year resident of North Dakota for that year.
Even though you are not domiciled in North Dakota for any part of the tax year, North Dakota income tax law will treat you as a full-year resident of North Dakota if you maintain a permanent place of abode in North Dakota and spend more than seven months (which is equal to 210 days) of the tax year in North Dakota. "Permanent place of abode" means a house, apartment, or other dwelling containing cooking and bathroom facilities that is suitable for year-round living and is maintained on a permanent or indefinite basis. This statutory seven month rule does not apply to (1) individuals in the U.S. armed forces stationed in North Dakota who are domiciled in another state, (2) Minnesota or Montana residents covered under the income tax reciprocity agreements with those states, or (3) individuals who moved into or out of North Dakota during the tax year where the move constituted a change in domicile (that is, legal residence).
If you are domiciled in North Dakota for only part of the year, you are a part-year resident of North Dakota for that year.
I am a resident of North Dakota. Am I required to file a North Dakota individual income tax return?
You must file a North Dakota individual income tax return if you are required to file a federal individual income tax return for the same tax year.
What are the current North Dakota motor fuel tax rates?
The North Dakota motor fuel tax rate is $.23 per gallon for motor vehicle fuel (gasoline and gasohol).
The North Dakota motor fuel tax rate is $.23 per gallon for special fuel (clear diesel, soy, kerosene, propane (LP), compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and other special fuels).
The North Dakota special fuel excise tax rate is $.04 per gallon on dyed diesel, dyed biodiesel, dyed kerosene, CNG, waste oil, and soy oil or other blending components sold for uses other than in a licensed vehicle. LNG used for a purpose other than in a licensed vehicle is exempt from tax. A 2% tax is imposed on LP for uses other than in a licensed vehicle. All special fuels sold for use as heating fuel are exempt from tax. The special fuel excise tax is not subject to refund.
Aviation gasoline and jet fuel tax rates are $.08 per gallon.
For federal fuel tax rates and federal fuel tax issues, contact the IRS.
Who is required to apply for a motor fuel license?
All companies that import into ND, export out of ND (exclusive of pipeline activity), make bulk deliveries in ND, and are retailers located on a reservation subject to a Tribal Motor Fuel Agreement. This includes refiners, terminal operators, suppliers, importers, exporters, distributors, and special fuel retailers.
What is the current severance tax rate for oil and gas produced in North Dakota?
The gross production tax rate on gas is subject to a price index change on July 1 each year, the rate through June 30, 2019 is $.0705 per MCF. The gross production tax rate on oil is 5% of the gross value and the oil extraction tax rate is 5% of the gross value. The oil extraction tax rate is reduced to 2% for qualified production from wells completed outside the Bakken and Three Forks formations and the rate is 0% if the well qualifies for an exemption. If the trigger price of $90 is exceeded for 3 consecutive months the oil extraction tax rate increases to 6% and will revert back to 5% after the trigger price is below $90 for 3 consecutive months.
What tax incentives are available in North Dakota?
Low producing wells, commonly referred to as stripper wells, that qualify based on production are exempt from the oil extraction tax. Incremental production from qualifying secondary and tertiary recovery wells are exempt from oil extraction tax for a period of five or ten years. The oil extraction tax rate is reduced to 2% for qualified production for wells completed outside the Bakken and Three Forks formations.
Am I required to file a North Dakota partnership return (Form 58)?
It carries on business, or derives gross income from sources, in North Dakota during its tax year.
If the entity is a limited liability company that is classified as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, it is treated like a partnership for North Dakota income tax purposes and must file Form 58 if it meets the above conditions.
If a partnership is an investment partnership and elects out of the partnership rules under I.R.C. § 761(a)(1) and does not file a federal partnership return, the partnership must file a Form 58 if it carries on investment activity, or derives any gross income from sources during its tax year. A Form 1065 must be completed on a pro forma basis and attached to Form 58.
How does the partnership determine if its income is business income which must be apportioned?
Generally, all income derived from the partnership's activity is business income and is subject to apportionment. For the definitions of business and nonbusiness income, see North Dakota Administrative Code § 81-03-09.
What personal property is subject to property tax?
For the most part, personal property is exempt from property tax. Personal property of utilities companies that are assessed by the State Board of Equalization is subject to property tax. Household personal property, inventories, and machinery and equipment used in trade or manufacture are exempt from property taxes. Machinery and equipment used in refining products from oil or gas extracted from the earth is deemed to be real property and therefore subject to property taxes. A mobile home used as a residence or place of business is also subject to a property tax.
Who is eligible for the "homestead" property tax credit?
The homestead credit is a property tax relief program for qualifying homeowners and renters who are age 65 or older (unless the applicant is permanently and totally disabled) in the year for which the application is made. For a husband and wife who are living together, only one may apply for the homeowner's credit or renter's refund. Only the spouse applying for the credit or refund need to be 65 years of age or older.
The applicant's income, plus the income of a spouse and any dependents, may not exceed $42,000 for the calendar year preceding the assessment date. The applicant must consider income from all sources, which includes, but is not limited to, social security benefits, pensions, salaries, unemployment benefits, dividends, interest, net gains from the sale of property, net rental income and net profit from any business, including ranching and farming. Life insurance death proceeds paid to a surviving spouse or dependent are not included as income under this act. Medical expenses actually paid during the year are deductible from income if not compensated for by insurance or otherwise.
A homeowner must reside on and have an interest in the property for which the credit is claimed.
The applicant's assets may not exceed $500,000, including the market value of the homestead and the value of any assets gifted or otherwise divested within the last three years.
No person shall qualify to receive the property tax credit if the homestead is rented while the owner is temporarily absent or the homestead is a farm structure which is exempt from taxation.
The tax credit will reduce the taxable value of the homestead on a sliding scale depending upon the income of the applicant.
Application for the credit is filed with the local assessor or county director of tax equalization by February 1 (or as soon thereafter as possible) in the year in which your property is assessed and for which the credit is requested.
The property tax credit is subject to adjustment, equalization and abatement in the same manner as other real property assessments.
In the event of the applicant's death, all benefits terminate at the end of the taxable year.
No refund may be made to a person who pays rent or fees for any living quarters, including nursing homes, that are exempt from property taxation and for which payment in lieu of property taxes is not made.
Heat, water, lights, telephone or furniture costs may not be considered as part of rent costs. If the landlord pays for these items, the cost of these items must be deducted from the rent when applying for a refund. If utilities and furniture are paid by the renter, the cost of these items may not be added to the rent when applying for a refund.
The amount of refund is based upon rent paid and income of the applicant. A refund is issued for the amount that 20 percent of annual rent exceeds four percent of annual income. The refund may not be greater than $400.
Application for a renter refund is filed with the Office of State Tax Commissioner before June 1 following the year for which the refund is claimed. Extensions of time may be allowed for good cause.
What is the state sales tax rate?
The state sales tax rate for North Dakota is 5 percent for most retail sales. Gross receipts tax is applied to sales of Alcohol at 7 percent and to sales of New Farm Machinery and Mobile Homes at 3 percent. There may be additional city or county taxes based on the location of the sales. Please refer to our Local Option Taxes by Location guideline which can be found on this page.
Use Tax is a complementary tax to the sales tax and is applied at the same rate. Use tax applies to the purchase of tangible personal property by an individual or business not taxed at the time of purchase for storage, use or consumption in North Dakota. If North Dakota sales tax has been assessed on the purchase, use tax does not apply.
Who is considered an Event Organizer?
Any individual or organization who promotes or organizes an event with vendors is an Event Organizer.
What are the reporting responsibilities of Event Organizers?
If the event has 10 or more vendors, Event Organizers are required to provide a list of the participants to the Office of State Tax Commissioner within 20 days following the event.
Am I required to file a North Dakota S corporation return?
Electronic filing options can be found here.
How does the corporation determine if its income is business income which must be apportioned?
Generally, all income derived from the S corporation's activity is business income and is subject to apportionment. For the definitions of business and nonbusiness income, see North Dakota Administrative Code § 81-03-09.
Can a taxpayer enter into a Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) if they are a sole proprietor, partnership, S-corporation, LLC or a C-corporation?
Yes for all except a sole proprietor. Individuals or a sole proprietorship cannot participate in the program for income tax. However, a sole proprietorship can participate for withholding and sales and use tax.
Is a separate VDA required for multiple tax types?
Yes, disclosure statements and requests for multiple tax types may be included in one application letter but a separate VDA is required for each tax type. Each tax type request is considered separately on its own facts.


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HARRY KILLAS
Harry Killas is Associate Professor of Media Arts in the Film + Screen Arts Program at Emily Carr University, Vancouver, where he teaches documentary and dramatic filmmaking, as well as media studies. Born and raised in Vancouver, Mr Killas graduated from Stanford University and New York University's Graduate Institute of Film and Television. In addition to Superkids 2 (2018), recent work includes Is There A Picture (2017), also with Ric Beairsto, a feature-length documentary on the first generation of photo-conceptual photographers from Vancouver who have risen to international prominence. Mr Killas is currently in post-production on Greek To Me (2019), a feature-length, comedic documentary that delves into the history of his family and his Greek identity.
RIC BEAIRSTO
Ric Beairsto is an award-winning screenwriter, director and producer whose TV credits begin with The Beachcombers for CBC and extend to Mixed Blessings, broadcast by APTN, where Ric was the Creator, Director and Show Runner. Ric has also written, directed and produced extensively in the area of nonfiction film, including the docudrama Dark Pines, about the death of famed landscape painter Tom Thomson for CTV. He recently completed work two feature-length documentaries: Is There A Picture tells the remarkable story of the world-renowned 'Vancouver School' of photoconceptual artists, chief among them Jeff Wall and Rodney Graham; Superkids 2 follows the lives of six gifted learners over a period of more than twelve years.
SUPERKIDS 2
SUPERKIDS 2 is a SSHRC-funded research project in the field of educational psychology and a feature-length documentary which explores the lives of five young people identified as 'gifted' when they were still children. The documentary finds them as young twenty-somethings, completing their formal education, reflecting on their experiences at school, and setting out upon careers. Their stories are told against a backdrop of international experts who bring new perspectives to the complex issues of identification, labeling, segregation and acceleration that each of these young adults had been challenged by.
SSHRC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge the support of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada in the making of this website, through an Insight Development Grant 430-2012-0286 and an Insight Grant 435-2015-0763.
Harry Killas, Associate Professor, Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Principle Investigator
Dr Marion Porath, Professor Emerita, The University of British Columbia, Co-Investigator
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Combining Valery Gergiev and the London Symphony Orchestra to play ballet music is a winner. At the Proms in 2008 they gave an electrifying performance of Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty, and this year they produced a superb rendering of Prokofiev's Cinderella.
Cinderella tends to be less well-known than Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet, and partly for that reason less favoured on radio broadcasts, but it is a fascinating score, and the LSO gave it their best. In the first act when the fairy godmother appears in her new guise, Gergiev produced a lovely musical sweep into the world of magic where she conjures up visions of the year with its four seasons. And then as Cinderella finally sets off for the ball he rounded the music off to perfection. After a short pause we moved into Act II where they placed brass up in the top gallery for the entrance of the prince and his companions, and as their sound filled the hall and was answered by the orchestra on stage the result was quite unlike anything you will hear in the theatre — it was wonderfully effective! Towards the end of that act the music swelled out strongly for the Prince and Cinderella, before dying away and moving into the waltz-coda, and then the ominous ticking of the clock as midnight approaches.
After the interval came Act III where the Prince searches for Cinderella, and as he finds her the music developed gloriously. After the slow waltz came a ravishing amoroso, ending with a beautiful diminuendo. What a change this was from the Proms in 2011 when Gergiev conducted Swan Lake with the Maryinsky theatre orchestra, who produced the usual boilerplate rendering they had been serving up in the theatre. As I wrote at the time, I longed to hear Gergiev back again with the LSO at the Proms in 2012, and this was it, a world-class conductor with a world-class orchestra — it was a huge pleasure.


In spite of its name, "The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)," will NOT make health care more affordable. As troubling, consumers could see significant declines in the quality and accessibility of their health care options.
With provisions of the law looming, health insurance rates increased on average about 9% in 2011—with as much as half the increase attributable to PPACA. The average family is paying $2,400 more for health insurance premiums since 2009.
The health care reform law also includes new individual taxes, mandates, and penalties. The surtax on higher incomes is not indexed for inflation, so over time, this penalty will hit middle-income Americans.
New taxes and penalty fees.
Of course, businesses will not fully absorb these new costs on their own. Those increases are passed on to consumers.
The health care reform law imposes new taxes directly on the health care industry. Medical device companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and health plans all face new taxes. These increased costs will slow investment in medical research and development.
And again, consumers can expect to see those increased costs passed on to them.
All told, the health care reform law establishes mandates and bureaucracies that raise costs, but there is no clear roadmap to improved care.


The only program of its kind, Young Artists of America at Strathmore presents symphonic theatrical productions featuring young performing artists from the Greater Washington, DC area alongside professional mentors.
Young Artists of America at Strathmore (YAA) trains high school and middle school level performing artists in collaboration with leading, professional artists to present fully-orchestrated productions at state-of-the-art venues, like our home stage at the Music Center at Strathmore.
The premier performing arts training organization in the region, preparing students to take the stage.
With campuses around the Washington, DC area, Young Artists of America at Strathmore (YAA) works with high school and middle school level performing artists every step of the way to provide them with performing arts training programs and opportunities. From our one-of-a-kind Mentorship Program with leading professional artists, to essential performing arts classes that include music (vocal and orchestral), dance, and acting training, to performance opportunities at state-of-the-art venues like our home stage at Strathmore, we offer a unique experience like no other in the nation.
We are thrilled to be part of the 2017-18 Catalogue for Philanthropy, and to be recognized as one of the best nonprofits in the DC Metro region.
Founded and led by brothers Rolando and Kristofer Sanz, Young Artists of America at Strathmore's goal is to provide gifted and committed students unique performance and educational opportunities in a professional, nurturing and collaborative environment.
Train for two weeks with the region's top performing arts faculty in a rigorous, inspirational, summer camp experience.
Choose either our daytime Academy or overnight Conservatory to learn technique, increase confidence, and grow as a performing artist this summer!
YAA's Summer Performing Arts Intensives for middle and high school students in the Washington, DC area are one-of-a-kind, summer camp experiences. Our students (rising 6th-12th graders and rising college) train for two or four weeks with the region's top performing arts faculty in a rigorous and inspirational environment!
Whether you're interested in Acting, Dance, Voice, or A Cappella (new in 2019) -- or some combination of these disciplines-- YAA's Summer Performing Arts Intensives in Montgomery County, MD can be tailored to your interests in a summer camp experience.
Check out our blog to stay up-to-date!
YAA Student, Mateo Ferro, with the visionary Lin-Manuel Miranda, while in rehearsals for the Kennedy Center's production of IN THE HEIGHTS.
YAA Student, Sam Nasar, performs on stage with musical legend, Michael Feinstein at Strathmore.
Our production won an EMMY Award at the Regional EMMY Awards on June 23rd, 2018!
We chat with YAA Alum, Chani Wereley about what it's like to be a professional working actor.
Our one-of-a-kind Mentorship Program brings professional performers from Broadway and around the world to work with our students.
Mentors Kristen Chenoweth and Mary-Micchell Campbell with our students after performance.
The cornerstone of Young Artists of America at Strathmore is its unique Mentorship Program where students work alongside major leading performing artists from national and regional stages as well as leading university programs. Past mentors have included Kristen Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, Jason Robert Brown, and more.
Learn about our recent mentors as well as Masterclasses and Workshops with current mentors.
We have set an ambitious goal to raise $40,000 by the end of 2018 and we need your support. Your donation is fully tax-deductible and will be matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000 thanks to our angel donors!
If you would like to invest in our mission of providing the youth in our community with powerful musical opportunities — filled with artistry, excellence, and mentorship — we invite you to join our "I DREAMED A DREAM" fundraising campaign going on now until the end of the year!
Reach out to us anytime by phone, email or social media! We want to hear from you!


Basic steps to reduce our nighttime worrying and improve our sleep.
Does worry keep you from falling asleep at night? Do you lie awake replaying the stressful parts of your day, fretting about money, stressing about your job, wondering how your kids are doing in school? If worry keeps you up at night, you're far from alone. Worrying at bedtime—and losing sleep to stress and anxiety—is one of the most common sleep complaints. There's probably no sleep issue I hear about more often from my patients.
Tossing and turning with worries when we want to be sleeping is a frustrating experience. Sleep loss from worry is also hazardous to health. Studies show that people who lose sleep as a result of worry are at elevated risk for cardiovascular problems. Nighttime worriers who experience disturbed sleep are also more likely to have problems with alcohol. Disrupted sleep, and stress itself, both wreak havoc with the body's immune system.
A recent study investigated the role that worry plays in sleep loss over the course of adulthood, from early middle age to old age, creating what researchers say is the first picture of how worry affects sleep during the bulk of adulthood. The researchers also created a long-term trajectory for insomnia during these same adult years, in order to compare the two. Their goal was to gain a sense of the evolution of worry as a factor in sleep loss over a significant portion of adulthood.
Sleep loss from worry was at its highest during the ages 35-55. During the period of 55-60, worry began to decline as a factor in sleep loss, and leveled off with the onset of old age during the years 66-70.
Women were more likely than men to suffer sleep loss from worry. For women, worry increased during early middle age (ages 34-45) before reaching its peak levels during the period of 51-60. In their 60s, women in both study groups saw their sleep loss from worry begin to decrease—this decrease started later in life than for the men in the study, many of whom began to see an ebb of sleep lost to worry in their mid-to-late fifties.
The trajectory for insomnia over the same period of adult life looked markedly different. Insomnia became more common as people went from late-middle age to old age. Women were again more likely to experience insomnia than men. Here's a particularly interesting finding: frequent insomnia (5 or more nights a week) was found to become more likely with age. When researchers analyzed data for less severe insomnia (2 or fewer nights a week), they found this type of insomnia did not become more prevalent with age.
It's not clear why worry decreases with age as a factor in sleep loss, but researchers speculate that the drop may have to do, in part, with life changes that often accompany the shift from middle age to old age. Many of the pressures of middle age can change and diminish in ensuing years, as people retire from jobs, see their children grown and become independent, and as they themselves achieve a sense of financial stability.
How can these results help with improving treatment of disrupted sleep? For medical professionals, it's important to address the issue of stress and worry as a barrier to sleep among working-age adults. The years of middle age are when many people are most vulnerable to the some of the major stresses of life—financial ups and downs, the death of parents, ongoing worry related to work and to parenting. We need to pay particular attention to women, because their risk for sleep loss from worry appears to be higher than men's.
Dealing more constructively with worry-related sleep loss isn't just a job for the professionals. We all can take basic steps to reduce our nighttime worrying and improve our sleep. Don't wait for your doctor to bring up the subject. If you're having trouble sleeping and worry or anxiety seem to be involved, make sure you bring up the subject with your doctor. There are a number of lifestyle changes that can help, including regular exercise, meditation and relaxation, and managing your alcohol consumption.
Here's another strategy I recommend to patients frequently: Start keeping a worry journal. A worry journal is just what it sounds like: a place to write down all the things that are preoccupying your mind and causing you anxiety or stress. The practice of keeping a worry journal allows you to take your worries from your mind to the written page, helping you to relax.
In the left column of each page, finish the sentence at the top, writing down everything that occurs to you.
In the right column, address the concern, worry, or task, by scheduling a time to think about it or deal with it.
Don't judge your worries, and try not to censor yourself. This is a private exercise where you can be honest about what's on your mind. Anything that's worrying you—no matter how seemingly significant or not—belongs on these pages.
Stick with this daily habit, and you're likely to find yourself better able to set your worries aside in order to fall asleep.


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Home Travel Kid Friendly Things To Do In Broek In Waterland, Netherlands
Kid Friendly Things To Do In Broek In Waterland, Netherlands
There are a number of kid friendly things to do in Broek in Waterland, Netherlands. One of the most popular things to do is to visit the Broek in Waterland Museum. This museum is dedicated to the history and culture of the Broek in Waterland area. There are a number of exhibits that kids will enjoy, including a reconstructed Dutch farmhouse, a windmill, and a number of traditional Dutch buildings.
Another popular thing to do is to take a boat ride through the canals of Broek in Waterland. This is a great way to see the area, and kids will enjoy waving to the people on the banks as you float by.
If you are looking for something more active to do, there are a number of hiking and biking trails in the area. The trails wind through the countryside, and there are a number of places where you can stop and enjoy the views.
No matter what you decide to do, your kids are sure to have a great time in Broek in Waterland!
10 Fun & Kid-Friendly Things To Do In Broek In Waterland, Netherlands
1. Take a boat ride
2. Visit a farm
3. Go hiking or biking
4. Visit a windmill
5. Play in a park
6. Have a picnic
7. Go fishing
8. Go swimming
10. Eat Dutch pancakes!
1. What Is The History Of Broek In Waterland?
The history of Broek in Waterland can be traced back to the early Middle Ages, when the area was first settled by farmers and fishermen. In the 12th century, a dam was built across the nearby river to create a millpond, which brought industry and growth to the area. The town became known for its wool and linen production, and by the 16th century it was one of the largest and most prosperous towns in the Netherlands. However, the town was largely destroyed by a series of floods in the 17th and 18th centuries, and it never recovered its former glory. Today, Broek in Waterland is a quaint and picturesque town, with a population of just over 5,000.
2. What Is The Culture Like In Broek In Waterland?
The culture in Broek in Waterland is a mix of traditional Dutch and modern influences. The town is home to a number of historic buildings and museums, as well as a variety of shops and restaurants. There is also a lively cultural scene, with regular events and festivals taking place throughout the year.
3. What Is The Climate Like In Broek In Waterland?
The climate in Broek in Waterland is typical of the Netherlands, with cool winters and mild summers. The town is located in the low-lying Netherlands, so it is prone to flooding.
4. What Is The Economy Like In Broek In Waterland?
The economy of Broek in Waterland is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The town is a popular tourist destination, due to its historic buildings and quaint atmosphere. Agriculture is also an important part of the economy, with dairy farming being a particularly important sector.
5. What Is The Geography Like In Broek In Waterland?
The geography of Broek in Waterland is characterized by its low-lying location in the Netherlands. The town is located on the banks of the river IJssel, and is surrounded by farmland.
6. What Are The People Like In Broek In Waterland?
The people of Broek in Waterland are friendly and welcoming. The town has a strong sense of community, and its residents are proud of their town's history and culture.
7. What Is The Transportation Like In Broek In Waterland?
The transportation in Broek in Waterland is good. The town is located just a short distance from Amsterdam, and there are regular trains and buses that run to and from the city. There are also a number of bike paths and walking trails in the area.
8. What Are The Schools Like In Broek In Waterland?
There are a number of schools in Broek in Waterland, both public and private. The town's schools are generally good, and provide a quality education.
9. What Is The Healthcare Like In Broek In Waterland?
The healthcare in Broek in Waterland is good. There are a number of hospitals and clinics in the town, and residents have access to quality care.
10. What Are The Things To Do In Broek In Waterland?
There are plenty of things to do in Broek in Waterland. The town is home to a number of museums and historic buildings, as well as a variety of shops and restaurants. There are also a number of recreational activities, such as hiking and biking, that can be enjoyed in the area.


This week I'll be focusing on many of the artists attached to the Chicago based "Hairy Who" art group.
The Hairy Who were a collection of six artists who attended the Chicago Institute of Art. They had 5 exhibitions and published four "comic book" catalogues during the 60's.
This quote taken from here summarizes what the Hairy Who artists were all about.
"...funky and irreverent subject matter (often with sexual and/or violent overtones, with imaginative fantasies dealing with the figure under extreme physical or psychological stress), a predilection for narrative themes drawn from vernacular sources, a decided openness to influences from self-taught artists and from sources outside the mainstream of Western art history, a taste for garish and obsessively busy small-scale compositions driven by a concern for symmetry and a linear approach to the figure, surrealistic whimsy and ironic and caustic humor undercutting the 'serious' status of the art object, high-keyed color, scrupulous and fastidious craftspersonship tending toward the suppression of evidence of the experiential residue of the artist's hand, and iconic independence and idiosyncratic mannerism of the most manic sort."
Karl Wirsum's artwork contains a variety of characters resembling cartoon/ comic book characters abstracted into a strange mess of shapes and patterns. "Wirsum's imaginary creatures and super hero characters enact bizarre scenes. Figures from outer space perform domestic tasks such as mowing the lawn; space men happily orbit starry objects. His work exists in the buffer zone between real and imaginary, mundane domesticity and super hero powers, day-to-day existence and daydreams. " His influence is evident in much of the 80's comic art associated with RAW magazine.
There's an interesting article by Dan Nadel at www.comicsreporter.com that details who Karl Wirsum and The Hairy Who are.
This collection of photos taken from Wirsum's home displays much of his strange collections alongside his own artworks.


Hygienists are dental professionals who are trained to take care of your oral health. Regular professional removal of plaque and calculus are essential for maintaining healthy gums.
If your gums do hurt or bleed while brushing or flossing or you are experiencing persistent bad breath, see your dentist or hygienist. Any of these conditions may indicate a problem.
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Daily preventative care, including proper brushing and flossing, will help stop problems before they develop and is much less painful, expensive and worrisome than treating conditions that have been allowed to progress.
Making sure that your children under 12 drink fluoridated water or take fluoride supplement if they live in a non-fluoridated area.


If you're not familiar with New York City, consider taking a sightseeing bus tour to get oriented. Make it a double-decker bus with an open top, and it instantly becomes an adventure.
CitySights and Gray Line both operate convenient hop on-hop off tours that let you see major sites at your own pace. Tripsavvy's New York correspondent has written a review of CitySights NY Hop-On, Hop-Off Tours.
Once you're oriented and have discovered a few favorite parts of town, you can get to know New York's subway system.
Many television shows are made in New York City in front of live audiences, which means you can be part of the fun if you plan ahead and get tickets to taped TV shows. The sooner you can start, the better.
Several companies offer sightseeing cruises on the Hudson and East Rivers but if you're visiting during the summer with a teen, you should plan to ride "The Beast" or "The Shark." Circle Line Cruises operates both of these high-powered speedboats, which give 30-minute thrilling cruises across the water, offering cool relief (you'll definitely get sprayed) from the city's sweltering temperatures.
The Beast leaves from midtown at Pier 83, West 42nd Street while The Shark leaves from downtown at South Street Seaport. Note: Kids must be 40 inches tall to ride The Beast or Shark.
Tip: Buy a CityPass that includes five other attractions-- a great way to save money on admission tickets.
If your teen has never seen a Broadway play, your trip is a great opportunity to check that off the bucket list. It's not cheap, but productions are high-quality and often pack star power, making the experience well worth the time and money. Here's the low-down on how to buy Broadway discount tickets.
If you're up for a foodie quest, Scott's Pizza Tours offers both a bus tour and walking tour whose missions are to introduce you to NYC's finest slices.
Top of the Rock is a first-rate sightseeing attraction in midtown Manhattan. Visitors can ogle great views of Manhattan from three observation decks on the top of the famous 30 Rockefeller Plaza, a prime New York City address with a history that dates back to 1929. There are three observation decks, starting on the 67th floor.
While you're here, explore at street level. Rockefeller Center itself is an NYC institution, covering many city blocks between 48th and 51st street, and fondly known in winter for its outdoor skating rink. Rockefeller Center is also home to NBC Studios (where you can take a Studio Tour) and Radio City Music Hall, another popular tourist spot.
Explore the city through some of its settings for films and TV shows on a guided tour that matches film clips inside the tour bus with the real-life New York outside.
On Location Tours offers several tours including a "New York TV and Movie Tour" that visits locations for Friends, Seinfeld, Spider-Man, How I Met Your Mother, and many more.
For almost two centuries, the Lower East Side was home to immigrants from 20 different nations. One-hour guided tours explore the actual apartments where people lived in the early 1900s and you can see a replica of a sweatshop where a family raised kids while making their living in the garment industry.
Perhaps more than any other attraction, Grand Central Station epitomizes the bustle of New York City. This Beaux-Arts landmark is in the heart of Manhattan at 42nd Street and Park Avenue and will impress even a reluctant sightseer. Drop by to admire the main concourse and take a free tour if you have the time. Your kids will love visiting the whispering gallery outside the Oyster Bar where they can experience one of the building's interesting architectural "secrets" first hand.
Wonder where New Yorkers go to play? You have surely seen parts of Central Park in movies, but you'll be amazed at the massive size of this oasis of green in the midst of the throbbing city. There is so much to do in its 893 acres, from walking tours and rowboat rentals to live entertainment and a huge array of recreational pursuits, from jogging, biking, volleyball, and basketball to horseback riding. At the very least, consider taking a picnic to the park's wonderful meadow.
For a really authentic New York City experience that will resonate with your teens, consider a short-term apartment rental. It is a particularly smart idea for larger families, as you'll be able to get more space and home-style conveniences than you would be able to find at a hotel for the same price.
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The Smithsonian Disassembles Its Dinosaurs
Researchers hope to learn basic information, such as the age of some of their specimens, while taking apart the skeletons.
ByJane J. Lee
Tearing apart limbs, sawing through ribs, and separating skull bones are activities usually relegated to summer slasher movies, not the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. However, renovations to the museum's dinosaur hall—which started this spring—necessitate the removal of dinosaur and extinct mammal skeletons that can weigh nearly five tons.
The renovations will modernize a hall that has never seen a major overhaul. They will also give researchers a chance to study the specimens on display—some of which haven't been touched in decades—in more detail.
Only by dismantling the skeletons and removing the plaster and glue covering the actual fossils can paleontologists answer questions such as the specimens' age, how their bones articulate, and whether the animals suffered injuries while alive.
Matthew Carrano, curator of dinosauria at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., can't wait to get his hands on a meat-eating Jurassic dinosaur called Allosaurus that has been on display for 30 years. "Scientifically, it's well known," he says, because "for a long time, it was one of the only Allosaurus specimens that represented a single individual."
There are a lot of Allosaurus specimens out there, Carrano said, but they consist of bones from many different individuals. It has been difficult for scientists to figure out how an Allosaurus skeleton fits together, because often the limbs are cobbled together from several animals.
The bones in the Smithsonian's 17-foot-long (5 meters) Allosaurus come from one individual. So once the crystallized glue holding the skeleton together is removed, researchers and conservators can get a better sense of how the joints articulate.
Carrano would also like to determine this particular individual's age. Slicing a thin cross-section out of a leg or rib bone can help with that. Placing that slice under a microscope, researchers will be able to count growth rings on the bone, very much like counting tree rings.
There's also evidence that this particular Allosaurus suffered a major injury to its left side. In preparation for the Allosaurus overhaul, researchers pulled out some ribs and a shoulder blade that have been sitting in storage and saw something interesting.
"The left shoulder blade looked like it was broken and then healed improperly," Carrano said. If paleontologists can fit the wonky shoulder blade together with the ribs, they might be able to tell the severity of the injury.
"It looked like [the Allosaurus] was whacked with a boulder or a sauropod tail," said Steve Jabo, a fossil preparator at the museum.
There are also plans to slim down their specimen. "Our Allosaurus has more of a barrel chest, and we need to make it a little [slimmer]," Jabo said.
When the museum first displayed the Allosaurus 30 years ago, researchers and preparators decided to use casts of the ribs instead of the actual specimens. Modifications to the rib shapes resulted in a heftier-looking finished product. Jabo says the final, remounted skeleton will look much more natural.
Researchers also plan to lop off a couple of inches from the Allosaurus's tail, which is not original fossil but made of casts of vertebrae. "The tail that's on that specimen is a little bit too big," said Peter May, owner and president of Research Casting International (RCI), a Canada-based company that is handling the dismantling, conservation, and remounting of 58 specimens in the museum's dinosaur hall.
"It's got over 50 vertebrae," May said, when it should have something closer to 45.
Finally, Carrano hopes to be able to compare the Allosaurus with another dinosaur in the collections called Labrosaurus. Labrosaurus is known only from a single bone, Carrano said. The bone is half of a lower jaw with a puffy front end. "It's [the result of] some sort of disease or injury where the two front teeth are missing and there's an abscess there," Carrano said.
However, Labrosaurus is now thought to be a type of Allosaurus, and both of the Smithsonian specimens come from the same quarry. Plus, the Allosaurus is missing the exact bone that's currently labeled Labrosaurus. "So it's entirely possible that this bone belongs to our [Allosaurus]," Carrano said.
"Frankly, a lot of the stuff we'll learn from these things won't happen until they come down and we have a good look at it," Carrano said. May and his crew were able to take the Allosaurus apart in big chunks in one day, but they still have hours ahead of them in the lab, where they'll break the skeleton down further into individual bones and clean them.
So Carrano and Jabo will have to wait.
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Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam (debut album) ... with "that song from the iPhone 7 commercial"
Tom H
By now, I'm sure you've all heard that breathtaking song in the Apple iPhone 7 commercial ("Midnight") and have asked Siri to tell you what it's called. If you haven't, the song is called "In a Black Out" from the collaboration of Hamilton Leithauser (from NYC indie band The Walkmen) and Rostam Batmanglij (from NYC indie band Vampire Weekend), who go by the "that's a mouthful" artist name of Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam.
Their full-length album "I Had a Dream That You Were Mine" is hot off the presses, and contains some well-written songs that range from acoustic to indie rock with even a hint of classic 50's rock occasionally weaved in (e.g., "Where the Truth Is..."). There's no lack of emotion in the vocal delivery from Hamilton - he belts out the lyrics with an intensity that makes you want to see this band perform live and experience it first-hand. You can really feel the emotion throughout the entire album.
Follow Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam on their official website and Facebook. Give "I Had a Dream That You Were Mine" a listen on Spotify. If you're a vinyl enthusiast, the album is available on 180g vinyl with handwritten lyric booklet. Initial copies include a signed lithograph of the album cover.
Listen to the full version of "In a Black Out" and watch the cool, official video for "A 1000 Times" below.
IN A BLACK OUT (Official Audio):
A 1000 TIMES (Official Video):
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Win or lose, your last stand against the evil horde will be legendary!
Protect your castle by building up your army and buying upgrades. Click on enemies to attack them and pick up the gold that they drop. Upgrade you soldiers and castle after each battle.


It is always great fun to cook with alcohol and this tequila lime marinade is super flavorful and super quick to make. You can play around with the ingredients to change the flavor profile as per your taste. The fresh ingredients in the marinade - jalapeños and coriander, give the green summer feel. Tequila lime chicken is a very versatile ingredient to have at hand. You can use it in tacos, burritos, sandwiches and it goes great as a topping for those lunch salads or light meals.
Olive and tomato salsa gets a briny boost from the olives and the red cabbage slaw gives a color boost to the tacos. All together wrapped inside a crisp corn tortilla - a quick and easy delish taco meal.
Top with cheese and jalapeno pepper rings. Serve hot.
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend to form a smooth marinade.
Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness. You can do this in a zip-lock bag or between two sheets of plastic wrap. This helps tenderizes the meat and ensures it cooks evenly.
Marinate the chicken breasts in the prepared marinade for a minimum of 4 hours.
Grill on medium high till cooked through.
Rest covered for 10 minutes. Slice and keep aside till ready to serve.
Core and shred the cabbage fine and chop coriander. Grate carrots and thinly julienne red onions. Toss together.
In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lime juice and zest, garlic, salt and pepper.
Add the dressing to the veggies and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Let sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors. Serve at room temperature or chilled.


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Deleted Scene Reveals Drax's Tragic Past From 'Guardians of the Galaxy'
Posted December 9th, 2015 by Jax Motes
Last year, actor/pro wrestler Dave Bautista discussed a scene that was cut from 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. He described the scene as being very emotional and stated that it explained the markings on his body– that they weren't tattoos but rather "the story of my life," and that story wasn't a happy one.
Now that scene is finally available to watch, thanks to the massive Marvel Phase Two boxed set, which includes new footage from 'Guardians of the Galaxy' as well as 'Iron Man 3', 'Thor: The Dark World', 'Captain America: Winter Soldier', 'Avengers: Age of Ultron', and Marvel's most recent hit 'Ant-Man'. Since the scene was cut from the movie fairly early in the editing process, the visual effects weren't finished. For the DVD/Blu-Ray extras, Groot and Rocket are digitally inserted but not with the same level of quality they were in the film.
In the film, Star-Lord (Chris Pratt) has to break up the fight but the reason for the squabble isn't evident. Considering that 'GotG' was probably the lightest of the Marvel movies, it's not too surprising that this tragic sequence was cut.
Even so, this exchange pulls back the curtain on Drax's tragic past. Watch for yourself below:
Watch below.
This scene ends with the despondent and drunk Drax alerting Ronan to the group's location.
Yes, tonally the cut scene doesn't fit with the rest of the movie, plus the information isn't necessarily crucial. But it does help flesh out the character a bit– which may not necessarily be a good thing as a large chunk of Drax's appeal is his very literal sensibility, which contributed to a lot of the film's humor.
You can enjoy this and loads of other never-before-seen goodies in the Phase 2 boxed set, which includes extras that weren't included with the initial releases of these movies. Is that incentive enough for you to pop for this large collection? Well, maybe if you were a good fan geek this year, Santa may bring it in his magic bag.
What do you think? Should this more serious moment have been included in the actual film? Or is it better that it was cut?
Source: Huffington Post
Jax Motes
Jax's earliest memory is of watching 'Batman,' followed shortly by a memory of playing Batman & Robin with a friend, which entailed running outside in just their underwear and towels as capes. When adults told them they couldn't run around outside in their underwear, both boys promptly whipped theirs off and ran around in just capes.
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