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10th International Conference on Signal Processing and Integrated Networks (SPIN 2023)
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
ASET, Amity University, Sec-125, Noida, Delhi-NCR, India
TPC INVITATION
Sponsors Invited
Submission Deadline Extended 31st January 2023
SPIN-2021
IEEE Xplore Digital Library (SPIN 2021)
IEEE Xplore Digital Library(SPIN 2016)
Indian Heritage Famous Monuments Food Culture
SPIN Knowledge Group
[Taxi] : Approx Rs. 800 /- (Approximately 13 USD)
Prepaid taxi, luxury cars are available at the airport to commute across the city. It will cost around INR 800 (Approximately 10 USD) from IGI Airport to Amity University sector 125, Noida.
[Delhi Metro]: Approx Rs. 150 /- (Approximately 2.5 USD)
1. Catch a Metro train from Airport Express Metro line at IGI Airport to New Delhi Metro station. Switch the metro to Yellow line towards Huda city centre.
2. Get off at the very next station Rajiv Chowk Metro station and change here from Yellow line to blue line towards Noida City Center.
3. Get off at Botanical Garden Metro Station.
4. From Botanical Garden Metro station take a auto rickshaw [Approx Fare INR 30 on shared basis] which will bring you at amity University sector 125.
For Metro Timings Please visit Click Here
Closest Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, India. International flights and some domestic flights arrive at Terminal 3 and Terminal 1. Prepaid taxi's, luxury cab's are available at the airport to commute across the city.
The main railway stations are Old Delhi Railway Station, New Delhi Railway station. Other railway stations are Nizamuddin Railway station and Anand Vihar Railway Station which are closest to the venue of the conference. From all stations pre-paid three wheelers and taxi's are available.
You can also reach Amity University campus via Delhi Metro Service, nearest metro station is Noida Botanical Garden (Auto can be taken onwards). Delhi Metro is available from Inter State Bus Terminal, Railway Station and Airport.
Keynote/Invited Speakers of SPIN-2021
Dr. Alvaro Rocha, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Dr. Pavel Loskot, College of Engineering, Swansea University, United Kingdom
Dr. Yury Shestopalov, University of Gavle, Sweden
Dr. Teruaki Hayashi, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Israel Koren,University of Massachusetts, USA
Prof. Wahied G. Ali Abdelaal, Affiliated to Ministry of Military Production, Egypt
Prof. Dr. Sven-Hendrik Voss Beuth Hochschule fr Technik Berlin University of Applied Sciences Luxemburger Strae
Dr Sushank Chaudhary,Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences, china
Dr. Sunil Vadera,University of Salford, Manchester
Dr. Rafael F. S. Caldeirinha, Instituto de Telecomunicações, Leiria, Portugal
Dr. Ahmed Abdelgawad, Central Michigan University, USA
Prof. Afaq Ahmad , Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
Prof.Le Thuy, SAN JOSÉ STATE UNIVERSITY
Dr. John Healy,Belfield,University College ,Dublin, Ireland
Prof. Dr. Karl Christoph Ruland,University of Siegen, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Prof. Dr. Abbas Omar,University of Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
Professor Magnus Isaksson,University of Gävle, Faculty of Engineering and Sustainable Development
Dr Jacob Scharcanski,Instituto de Informática UFRGS - Av. Bento Goncalves, Brazil
Dr. Yejun He,Shenzen University, China
Dr Sheel Aditya, Nanyang Technical University, Singapore
Dr. Héctor J. De Los Santos,NanoMEMS Research, LLC Irvine, CA
MAKSYM IEVLANOV,National University of Radio Electronics, National University of Kharkiv ,Ukraine
Dr Shao Ying Zhu,Birmingham City University UK
Brian Barsky, University of California, Berkeley
Martin Schwark,Teamleader ZV4.3 Central Services, Applications und Bioinformatics ZV4 Information Technology Robert Koch-Institute Seestraße 10 13353 Berlin ,Germany
Prof. Boris Novikov, Department of Informatics HSE university, St. Petersburg, Russia
Dr. Sastri Kota, University of Oulu, Finland
Prof. Magdy A. Bayoumi, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA
Dr. Jeyaprakash Chelladurai, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, USA
Dr. Alvaro Rocha, University of Coimbra,Portugal
Dr. Cher Ming Tan, Chang Gung University, Taiwan
Dr. Kazuya Kobayashi, Chuo University, Japan
Dr. Mehmet Emir KOKSAL, Ondukuz Mayis University, Turkey
Prof. Dr. Saad Mekhilef,University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr. Ahmed Abdelgawad, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, USA
Prof. Pavel Zahradnik, Professor, Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republik
Dr. Prof Yong Chae Jeong, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea
Dr. Alexander B. Samokhin, Member of Electromagnetics Academy, USA.
Dr. Boris Lagovsky, Russian Technological University, Moscow, Russia
Prof. Satoshi Yagitani, Kanazawa University, Japan
Dr Qing Huo Liu, Professor, Duke University, USA
Prof. Miguel Lopez Benitez, University of Liverpool, UK
Dr. Keshab K. Parhi, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
Dr. Houssain Kettani, Dakota State University, Madison, South Dakota, USA
Dr. Pavel Loskot, Senior Lecturer, Swansea University, United Kingdom
Dr. Victor Govindaswamy, Concordia University Chicago, USA
Dr. Carlos M. Travieso-Gonzalez, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canarita, SPAIN
Prof. Juan Jose Garcia Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès) Barcelona Spain
Dr. Héctor J. De Los Santos, NanoMEMS Research, LLC, Irvine, California, USA
Dr. Sheel Aditya,Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Dr George A. Ropokis, CentraleSupélec, Campus Rennes, Rennes, France
Dr. Yahia Antar, Royal Military College of Canada, Canada
Dr Elyas Palantei, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia
Dr. Shinichiro Ohnuki (Ph.D.), Nihon University, Kanda, Surugadai,
Prof. Brian Barsky, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Prof. Giuliano Manara, Professor, College of Engineering, University of Pisa, Italy
Prof. Raj Mittra, University of Central Florida, USA
Dr. Dinesh Manandhar, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Dr. Yasuhide Hobara, The University of Electro-Communications (UEC), Tokyo, Japan
Dr. Kumar Vijay Mishra, University of Iowa - IIHR, 100 Stanley Hydraulics Lab, Iowa City, IA
Dr. Prabhakar H. Pathak, The Ohio State University College of Engineering, Columbus, US
Dr. Demetrios N. Matsakis, US Naval Observatory, 3450 Massachusetts Ave, United States
Dr. Phil Menard, University of South Alabama, Alabama (USA)
Professor Christodoulos Chamzas, Democritus University Greece
2017 all rights reserved. AKCDS


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So – What Happened to England?
March 22, 2019 April 1, 2019 SportNo Comment on So – What Happened to England?
Written by Anna Muir |
After a triumphant display from England in the opening fixture of the Six Nations against reigning champions Ireland, England Rugby fans finally had something to smile about. After an abysmal 2018, supporters were left feeling antsy, but this victory reignited hope of a Grand Slam and had England fans up and ready to celebrate.
Twickenham – England vs Italy 2019
So what happened to the dominant team we saw in round one?
This article will focus on the reasons behind England's decline, in both the second half of the game against Wales and the shudder-inducing second half of the Calcutta Cup, where England blew a comprehensive 31-0 lead against Scotland.
The simple answer to this question is; laziness and complacency, of both the players' and the coaching staff. They rested on the laurels of a one-time defeat of the World Rugby Team of the Year.
This campaign brought to light that lessons had not been learnt from the failures of 2018. The matches seemed to mirror the 2-1 series defeat to South Africa where England scored with feverish enthusiasm in the opening minutes of games but somehow, managed to forfeit substantial leads. It seems Eddie Jones learnt nothing, he headed nothing and thus, produced a team that severely underperforms in all aspects of the game for the entirety of an 80 minute match.
"It seems Eddie Jones learnt nothing, he headed nothing…"
It is no longer enough for teams to empty their tank in the first half and hope that they can get through the second. Warren Gatland's Wales team has highlighted that there are a plight of international sides who harbour tremendous athletes who are able, and more importantly, prepared to last the full 80 minutes.
In the glory days of England's 2016 and 2017 campaigns, Jones was adamant that England were the team with the best fitness, with much time being devoted during training to match-intensity drills and fixtures. Training in the camp hasn't changed. So, what has? It seems to me that players lack the passion and grit exhibited by their predecessors and the captains of other teams, such as Welsh captain Alun Wyn Jones and long time Italian captain Sergio Parisse.
Flickr by Maxwell Hamilton at https://www.flickr.com/photos/37413900@N04/3798233893
During the Scotland game you can frequently hear Owen Farrell screaming 'up' when positioned in the defensive line. However, everyone else remains silent. Why are most of the players getting away with being so quiet? And where do the loud, enthusiastic voices of England's leaders disappear to when things aren't going to plan? Eddie Jones said himself that the issue is "100% mental" and that "it's not something you can fix easily".
For too long, Jones' tactic was to shoulder the blame himself and leave the players wholly unscathed, but it seems he's had enough. The players must take a long hard look at themselves and Jones needs them to do it quickly.
"For too long, Jones' tactic was to shoulder the blame himself and leave the players wholly unscathed, but it seems he's had enough"
There was also the issue of awful displays of discipline during the campaign. Jones himself said that they "lack the discipline to do the simple things over and over." The penalty count grows immensely when England are frustrated, and it doesn't stop increasing, because there is no Plan B. This too needs immediate rectification if Jones hopes to see himself and this England side win the Rugby World Cup in less than 9 months' time.
As a result of this campaign, there have been calls for Farrell to be removed as captain, with it being argued that too much responsibility has been placed upon his shoulders. I disagree. Unless Hartley returns to form, Farrell is the best man for the job, and one of the only suitable players for the job. Owen Farrell is made of captain material and if Paul O'Connell was able to spot his capabilities on the 2013 Lions Tour to Australia, then I think I might just listen to the great man himself.
Maxwell Hamilton, Panoramio
All of that being said, England still finished second overall and there were some excellent elements to the side's campaign. There was the emergence and continual growth of players like Joe Cokanasiga, Kyle Sinckler, Ellis Genge, Mark Wilson and Tom Curry. There were outstanding individual performances from Jonny May and Mark Wilson. Tom Curry and Jonny May were both nominated for player of the tournament.
As a team, the breakdown work at times was scarily dominant, particularly against Ireland and Italy. Tactical decisions in the game against Ireland were impressive and the kicking game was also a highlight, at times. The work done off the ball (running decoy lines and support lines) was incredible, especially in the games against Ireland and Italy. There are definitely things that England should be proud of.
The Welsh and Scottish fans could be heard joking about a shattered and broken chariot left in the Twickenham car park, but I'll argue that it's just missing a wheel. Whilst still an integral part of the chariot, when replaced, the sweet chariot will swing slow, swing high once again and hopefully, will lead them to the World Cup final in the autumn.
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Квак Юн Ги (, р.26 декабря 1989 года в Сеуле) — южнокорейский шорт-трекист, серебряный призёр Олимпийских игр 2010 года, участник Олимпийских игр 2018 года, 8-кратный чемпион мира. Окончил Университет Ёнсе в степени бакалавр физического воспитания в 2014 году. После окончания Университета он присоединился к мэрии Кояна.

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Квак Юн Ги родился в 1989 году в Сеуле и начал кататься на коньках под руководством его матери, в возрасте 6-ти лет на катке в Мокдонге, когда учился в 1-м классе начальной школы Моквон. Он занялся шорт-треком в качестве хобби, чтобы улучшить своё слабое в здоровье, в частности, он страдал от ринита.

В 2005 году стал бронзовым призёром в многоборье и золотым в эстафете на чемпионате мира среди юниоров в Белграде. На Кубке мира сезона 2007/08 в Кобе занял 3-е место в беге на 500 м и 2-е в беге на 1000 м, в Херенвене стал 3-м, в Квебеке — 1-м и в Солт-Лейк-Сити — 2-м в беге на 500 м и занял 2-е место в общем зачёте Кубка на дистанции 500 м.

В 2008 году он стал обладателем золотой медали в эстафете на чемпионате мира в Канныне и бронзовой на командном чемпионате мира в Харбине. В сезоне 2008/09 на Кубке мира занял общее 2-е место в беге на 1000 м. В марте 2009 года стал обладателем двух серебряных медалей в беге на 500 м и 1500 м чемпионата мира в Вене и золотой медали командного чемпионата мира в Херенвене.

В сезоне 2009/10 на Кубке мира в Пекине выиграл золото в беге на 500 м, следом в Сеуле стал 3-м в беге на 1000 м. В феврале 2010 года Кван Юн Ги завоевал серебряную медаль в эстафете на Олимпийских играх в Ванкувере, через месяц выиграл две золотые медали и серебряную медаль в личном многоборье на чемпионате мира в Софии, и золотую медаль чемпионата мира среди команд в Бормио.

В мае 2010 года он был отстранен от соревнований на три года Союзом конькобежцев Кореи [KSU] в результате его участия в фальсификации результатов гонок на шорт-треке. Вместе с товарищем по национальной команде Ли Джун Су он был наказан специальным объединённым комитетом. Позже пара была отстранена от соревновании на шесть месяцев по апелляции, но тренер Квака Чон Джэ Мок был пожизненно отстранен. Квак пропустил весь сезон 2010/11 из-за этого наказания.

В сезоне 2011/12 он выиграл Кубок мира на дистанции 1000 м и стал бронзовым призёром в беге на 1500 м в общем зачёте. На чемпионата мира в Шанхае в 2012 году он стал обладателем золотой медали в абсолютном зачёте, при этом выиграл в беге на 1000 м и в суперфинале, а также завоевал серебряную медаль в беге на 1500 м и две бронзовые на 500 м и в эстафете.

Сезон 2012/13 га Кубке мира завершил победой в беге на 1000 м, при этом выиграл на этой дистанции в Монреале и дважды в Шанхае и один раз занял 3-е место в Калгари. В марте 2013 года он сломал лодыжку и ему воткнули металлический штифт, что означало, что он не смог принять участие в чемпионате мира 2013 года в Дебрецене. Он вернулся к соревнованиям через месяц, и принял участие в национальном отборе на сезон 2013/14, где финишировал 8-м в общем зачете и не смог попасть в национальную команду на Олимпиаду 2014 года в Сочи.

Он вернулся в сборную на сезон 2014/15 после долгой реабилитации и на Кубке мира на дистанции 500 м выиграл в Шанхае, занял 3-е места в Монреале и Дрездене и в общем зачёте Кубка поднялся на 3-е место. На Кубке мира в сезоне 2015/16 Квак выиграл дистанцию на 1500 м в общем зачёте Кубка и отобрался в национальную сборную. На чемпионата мира в Сеуле в составе команды завоевал бронзу в эстафете и занял 11-е место в общем зачёте.

В сезоне 2017/18 вновь попал в сборную и на Кубке мира в Сеуле выиграл золото в эстафете. В феврале 2018 года на Олимпийских играх в Пхёнчхане участвовал в эстафете и занял 4-е место, а на чемпионата мира в Монреале он помог команде завоевать золотую медаль в эстафете.

В 2019 году он запустил канал на YouTube, где загружает видео до трех раз в неделю. Его намерение состоит в том, чтобы повысить популярность шорт-трека с помощью своих видеороликов. Он начал этот канал, так как хотел, чтобы этот вид спорта стал таким же популярным, как футбол и также хотел показать свою подготовку к зимним Олимпийским играм 2022 года.

После двух пропущенных сезонов из-за пандемии коронавируса Квак Юн Ги занял 4-е место на национальном отборе сборной, который проводился в мае, в сезоне 2021—2022 годов, и попал на участие в Олимпиаде 2022 года в составе эстафеты. На Кубке мира в Пекине поднялся на 3-е место в смешанной эстафете, в Дебрецене занял 2-е место в мужской эстафете, а в Дордрехте выиграл эстафету.

Ссылки
  Профиль на сайте eurosport.ru
   Профиль на сайте [ISU]
   Результаты на the-sports.org
   биография на namu.wiki

Примечания

Шорт-трекисты по алфавиту
Шорт-трекисты Республики Корея
Серебряные призёры зимних Олимпийских игр 2010 года
Серебряные призёры зимних Олимпийских игр 2022 года
Шорт-трекисты на зимних Олимпийских играх 2010 года
Шорт-трекисты на зимних Олимпийских играх 2018 года
Шорт-трекисты на зимних Олимпийских играх 2022 года
Знаменосцы на зимних Олимпийских играх 2022 года
Чемпионы мира по шорт-треку

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The guardian energy who are they.
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TEXAS Court Case - THROWN OUT! "OUCH"! Guidelines for Middlesex-Lambton
Uncertain Times?
Not at All – Pastor Jack Hibbs and Amir Tsarfati {Great Interview}
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo1auMQwDSk [Thank You – Donna Dawson]
***Brandy Vaughn's Death!
"I've NEVER had any thoughts of taking my own life, not once, ever. Even before I had my son," said Vaughan in a Facebook statement from last December. "I have a huge mission in this life. Even when they make it exceedingly difficult and scary, I would NEVER take my own life. Period."
"I have NEVER been on an anti-depressant nor been diagnosed as depressed – don't believe it if you ever hear anything like this."
Additionally, healthnutnews.com is reporting Vaughan made it clear that if anything happened to her it would most likely be homicide. [Thank You – Patrick & David]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXz2VXD4EWc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZvEOQ5zemg
FBI Has Tens of Thousands of Pages of Seth Rich Computer Files:
https://www.theepochtimes.com/fbi-has-tens-of-thousands-of-pages-mentioning-seth-rich_3613282.html?utm_source=newsnoe&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=breaking-2020-12-11-2
SCOTUS has REJECTED the TEXAS COURT CASE!!!
Trump's LEGAL TEAM is considering alternate OPTIONS! "OUCH"
Supreme Court denies lawsuit by Texas seeking to nullify election results from 4 states
https://www.theblaze.com/news/scotus-denies-texas-election-lawsuit?utm_source=theblaze-dailyAM&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily-Newsletter__AM%202020-12-12&utm_term=ACTIVE%20LIST%20-%20TheBlaze%20Daily%20AM
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trumps-legal-team-considering-alternate-options-after-supreme-court-rejects-texas-election-suit_3615140.html Attorney Lin Wood Appeals Georgia Election Case to Supreme Court
Video: 'There's an Accountability Tidal Wave Coming'—Ali Alexander, National Organizer of 'Stop the Steal'
X22 Report:
*** Central Communications BLACKOUT!
https://rumble.com/vbq34b-ep.-2349b-central-communications-blackout-zero-day-rig-for-red-countermeasu.html
Former Special Forces Officer…
Warns of Revolution Tactics Used Against Trump:
https://www.theepochtimes.com/former-special-forces-officer-warns-of-color-revolution-tactics-used-against-trump_3612952.html 106 House Republicans Back Texas Election Lawsuit in Supreme Court 39 States Pick Sides in Texas Supreme Court Election Challenge Over 21,000 Georgia Election Anomalies Sent to State Officials, Data Analyst Says
Dirt on the spies:
Feinstein Resign? Memory Loss May Spare Cal Dem From Chinese Spy Investigation (trunews.com)
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Rick's team has more than anyone else I think. Skip his good news and start at :42. This get's real interesting after that. Feinstein's "chauffer" was her Office Director.
PS - THE REAL GOOD NEWS WAS IN THE HOUR WITH HANK KUNNEMAN – do not miss it!
EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED!
Court Filing SCOTUS – Voter-Fraud: SCOTUS has REJECTED THIS CASE!
https://nicksintel.wordpress.com/2020/12/11/12-11-2020-scotus-court-filing/
[Actual Court File Document]
Former Kansas secretary of state calls Texas suit 'far more important' the prior election challenges
https://conservativeinstitute.org/conservative-news/texas-suit-more-important.htm
Removal Announcement by GOOGLE, Shocks Trump – It is Happening
https://www.dailyconservative.com/daily-blog/breaking-removal-announcement-shocks-trump-its-happening.htm
Media Barred from Reporting on Biden Bombshell
https://leftrightiq.com/2020/12/10/media-barred-from-reporting-on-biden-bombshell/
General Flynn:
Claims to Have Put 'The Fear of God' Into Obama
https://conservativeandfree.com/2020/12/11/michael-flynn-claims-to-have-put-the-fear-of-god-into-obama-in-first-interview-since-pardon/
COVID-19 HOAX: Pfizer Vaccine "APPROVED"! FDA to Approve Pfizer's C19 Vaccine for Emergency Use Covid-19 Vaccinations Could Start 'Monday or Tuesday' as FDA Set to Approve Pfizer Vaccine, HHS Chief Says
COVID-19 Developments
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has issued new public health guidance and recommendations to help us Celebrate the Holiday Season Safely. Please refer to the MLHU website for more details. The province has also provided some advice about safe holiday celebrations.
· Safe: Stay with your household and celebrate the holidays with others virtually. If you live alone, you may consider having close contact exclusively with only one other household.
· Use Caution: Outdoor gatherings with people who aren't part of your household.
· Unsafe: Indoor gatherings with anyone who isn't part of your household.
London and all of the the Middlesex-London Health Unit region will move into the Red - Control level of the province's COVID-19 Response Framework. This means that there are heightened guidelines and measures in place for many sectors and businesses. Please visit the MLHU website for more information about provincial restrictions and additional measures recommended or required by the MLHU.
New restrictions at the Red-Control level include the following:
· A limit of 5 people indoors and 25 people outdoors for all organized public events and social gatherings involving members of the same household. Permitted only where physical distancing can be maintained.
· Screening of patrons is required at most establishments, including retail.
· Bars, restaurants and meeting/event spaces must close by 10 p.m. No more than 10 people can be inside and no more than 4 people can be seated together. Dancing, singing, and live music are prohibited.
· Liquor cannot be sold after 9 p.m. or consumed after 10 p.m. in most establishments.
· At the gym, a maximum of 10 people are allowed in areas with weights and exercise machines or in classes, except for outdoor classes, which can have 25 people.
· Patrons may only be in sports and recreational facilities for 90 minutes and no spectators are permitted except to supervise children. Team sports games and practices are not permitted, but training is allowed. Activities likely to result in people being closer than 2m apart are prohibited.
· A maximum of 10 people can be seated in a mall food court. For all retail, patrons must stand at least 2m apart when in line, whether indoors or outdoors.
· Personal Care services requiring removal of face coverings are prohibited.
· Movie theatres are closed except for drive-ins. Performing Arts Centres must also be closed to spectators.
· Applications are being accepted now for another one-time provincial cheque for parents called Support for Learners. Eligible parents or guardians will receive a one-time payment of $200 for each child up to age 12 or $250 for each child or youth up to age 21 with special needs. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2021, and a separate application must be submitted for each child.
· University Hospital is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak. As a result, non-urgent and non-emergent surgeries and appointments at the hospital have been postponed, and visitors for most patients are not permitted except virtually. Despite the outbreak, LHSC reminds patients that the hospital remains open, and it is important that you do not delay seeking care for any urgent or emergent needs.
· To help reduce wait times and manage customer flow, ServiceOntario is now offering appointment booking at 42 of its busiest locations, including at the Dundas & Talbot location in London. Due to the risks associated with COVID-19, it is strongly recommended that customers continue to access services available online and only book an in-person appointment if necessary.
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· Senior drivers aged 80 and above may renew their driver's Licences without completing a Group Education Session. In addition, drivers who would normally be required to visit a ServiceOntario centre to update their driver's licence photo may now renew online using their current driver's licence photo. These changes mean that all Class G and M drivers are now eligible to renew their licences online at ServiceOntario.ca. The extension of the validity of driver, vehicle and carrier products that would have expired on or after March 1, 2020 remains in effect until further notice.
· A COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in Canada and is expected to be purchased by the federal government and begin to be distributed to provinces this month. The Ontario government has identified key populations to receive the vaccine in the first few months:
o Residents, staff, essential caregivers, and other employees of congregate living settings (e.g., long-term care homes and retirement homes) that provide care for seniors as they are at higher risk of infection and serious illness from COVID-19;
o Health care workers, including hospital employees, other staff who work or study in hospitals, and other health care personnel;
o Adults in Indigenous communities, including remote communities where risk of transmission is high; and
o Adult recipients of chronic home health care.
The response to COVID-19 is evolving rapidly, so please refer to linked sources and the following websites for the most up-to-date information:
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[THANK YOU – Patrick Bestall]
Vaccine Volunteers Have Developed Bell's Palsy
https://rightwaypundit.com/volunteers-who-got-injected-with-pfizers-covid-19-vaccine-have-developed-bells-palsythe-fda-says-oh-well/
California REVERSAL Stuns Democrats – This Is Great News
https://www.dailyconservative.com/daily-blog/breaking-california-reversal-stuns-democrats-this-is-great-news.htm
Voter Fraud Evidence Rocks Nation – 10,000 Confirmed…
https://www.dailyconservative.com/daily-blog/breaking-voter-fraud-evidence-rocks-nation-10000-confirmed.htm
FOX NEWS POLL:
Was Trump robbed in the election? Here is what voters think.
Sixty-eight percent of Republicans believe the election was stolen from President Trump, according to the latest Fox News national survey of registered voters.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republicans-president-trump-robbed-poll
Jim Jordan:
Tells CNN an Answer They Did Not Want to Hear
https://rightwing247.com/2020/12/11/jim-jordan-tells-cnn-an-answer-they-did-not-want-to-hear/
Kamala Harris ALREADY Makes Her Move – Nation Stunned
https://www.dailyconservative.com/daily-blog/breaking-kamala-harris-already-makes-her-move-nation-stunned.htm
Kamala Harris's sister advocating husband for AG role
https://conservativeinstitute.org/conservative-news/kamala-sister-husband-role.htm
Trump Warns About Horrors of a "Biden Administration"
https://powerhousenews.com/trump-warns-about-horrors-of-a-biden-administration/
Watch "LILLEY UNLEASHED:
Will Canadians need a vaccine passport?" on YouTub
https://youtu.be/2vK-MpW7PxA [Thank You – Pauline Clements]
House GOP leader calls for embattled Dem Rep. Eric Swalwell to be removed from Congress
https://americandigest.com/house-gop-leader-calls-for-embattled-dem-rep-eric-swalwell-to-be-removed-from-congress/
Doctors Uncensored: Bringing You the Truth
https://www.americasfrontlinedoctors.com/?utm_source=MadMimi&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Doctors%20Uncensored%3A%20Bringing%20You%20The%20Truth&utm_campaign=20201211_m161212980_Newsletter%20for%2012%2F11%2F20&utm_term=logo_590_175_2_png_3F1601596787
Global RESET:
https://truthcomestolight.com/the-new-global-reconstruction/ [Thank You – Donna Dawson]
Watch "Ezra Levant joins Tucker Carlson: Trudeau trained Chinese troops in Canada" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/2bVmn8MEBrc
Canada's Leftist Attack on Christians is PURE Evil
https://www.libertyplanet.com/articles/canada-wages-war-against-christians-in-name-of-covid-19/
China Communists DELETE Video Exposing Beijing's Plan
https://www.conservativezone.com/articles/china-communists-delete-explosive-video-exposing-plan-to-dominate-u-s/
Donald Trump STUNNED by Shooter – Nation Shocked
https://www.dailyconservative.com/daily-blog/breaking-donald-trump-stunned-by-shooter-nation-shocked.htm
Dershowitz says there's 'probable cause' to investigate allegations of election fraud:
https://conservativeinstitute.org/conservative-news/probable-cause-election-fraud.htm
Massachusetts nursing home to begin accepting corona-virus patients and some people are sounding the alarm
https://www.theblaze.com/news/massachusetts-nursing-home-coronavirus?utm_source=theblaze-breaking&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20201210Trending-MassNursingHomes&utm_term=ACTIVE%20LIST%20-%20TheBlaze%20Breaking%20News
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Launches Investigation into Republican-Controlled House Over Coronavirus 'Violations'
https://patriotoutlook.com/gov-gretchen-whitmer-launches-investigation-into-republican-controlled-house-over-coronavirus-violations
THE PEACE PRESIDENT:
Israel-Morocco Agree to Peace Deal
https://www.israelunwired.com/morocco-israel-peace/
HUMOUR:
There were a couple of mice talking.
One discussed the new vaccine with the other.
[Thank You – Richard Phillips]
1st Mouse: Are you going to take the new vaccine?
2nd Mouse: No! I hear it is risky. I think I will wait and see how the humans do with it first.
Donald Trump Sings Feliz Navidad [Merry Christmas] [Thank You – Carol Roch]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6naTd02VNFY&feature=youtu.be
James Corbett:
How to Fake an Alien Invasion (44 Min)
https://www.bitchute.com/video/zmUCMX9KI9Am/
New Evidence of Potential US Voter Fraud Discovered in Israel:
PA County sends out Ballots 5 weeks after Election
https://www.israel365news.com/161879/potential-us-election-fraud-discovered-in-israel-pa-county-sends-out-ballots-5-weeks-after-election/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=New+Evidence+of+Potential+US+Voter+Fraud+Discovered+in+Israel%3A+PA+County+sends+out+Ballots+5+weeks+after+Election+and+Today+s+Top+Stories&utm_campaign=I3N+-+AM+-+December+10%2C+2020&vgo_ee=tlSkiPdISRNSV2Sc05YaoDpxdzkQNl9LgdxZ9pnzLRY%3D
Dan Crenshaw Ends Nancy Pelosi's Whole Career in SAVAGE Speech
https://publicintegrityforum.com/dan-crenshaw-ends-nancy-pelosis-whole-career-in-savage-speech/?utm_source=Email_marketing&utm_campaign=Content_12.11.20&cmp=1&utm_medium=HTMLEmail
Biden taps Susan Rice to lead Domestic Policy Council, also announces pick for VA secretary
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/susan-rice-biden-domestic-policy-council-denis-mcdonough-va-secretary
STALIN WOULD BE PROUD:
YouTube Censors Anyone Questioning the Election
https://www.israelunwired.com/stalin-would-prous-youtube-censors/
Parents Lose Custody of Child for Refusing To Allow Transgender Change
https://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=4447
Trump Announces He Is 'Intervening' In Huge Supreme Court Case
https://maganews2020.org/2020/12/10/trump-announces-he-is-intervening-in-huge-supreme-court-case/
Trump Administration Will Join Texas Lawsuit Against Battleground States
https://americanlibertydaily.com/the-big-one-trump-vows-to-intervene-in-texas-election-case/?utm_source=Email_marketing&utm_campaign=Content_12.11.20&cmp=1&utm_medium=HTMLEmail
From 'smear campaign' to 'Russian disinformation,' liberal media teamed up to dismiss Hunter Biden news
https://www.foxnews.com/media/hunter-biden-coverage-liberal-media-smear-campaign-russian-disinformation
Chinese Military Bases in The Caribbean?
https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/16813/china-military-caribbean


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The Importance of Caring: My Journey into Health Care – Julie Vance
July 7, 2019 Posted in Health Care Communications
By Ashley Strehle Hartman, freelance writer
for Columbus Community Hospital – Columbus, Nebraska
Published on the Columbus Community Hospital website, July 2019
Over the years, Julie Vance has served in a variety of positions in health care and she currently serves in many roles at Columbus Community Hospital (CCH).
Since 2011, Vance has served as a nurse educator; simulation lab coordinator; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) coordinator; and house supervisor at CCH.
But Vance didn't always plan on going into health care – in fact, she used to think she wouldn't be a good fit in the field.
"I did not think I could pursue a career in health care since I was that person who passed out at the sight of blood," she said.
But all of that changed when Vance's father had a stroke when he was 54 years old and she was just 18.
"Through all the rehabilitation and exposure to the health care environment, I decided I wanted to take care of people. I could do this," she said. "I was determined to make lives better and create environments to motivate people to want to get better."
Though Vance had initially been interested in a career in elementary education, she decided to change her college major.
"I changed my major to nursing and have never regretted it a day since…My current position in nursing is the best of both worlds because I love to teach and I love nursing. I started out with wanting to obtain an education degree and now I am lucky enough to teach nursing," she said.
Vance gets to put her education background to work as she teaches BLS, ACLS and PALS courses, as well as, critical core, rhythms and pharmacology classes, Trauma Nursing Core Courses (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Courses (ENPC).
In her role as simulation lab coordinator, Vance also gets to design and implement simulations in the hospital's simulation lab which give CCH staff realistic training in a risk-free environment. Plus, as a house supervisor, Vance is able to coach and mentor staff.
Each of these roles appeals to Vance's love of teaching and her own love of learning.
"I am definitely what one would call a lifelong learner," she said. "I love to learn along with teach, coach and mentor."
Vance has demonstrated her commitment to learning by continually exploring new areas of nursing.
She started out in the health care field as a medication aid in 1993, got her associate's degree in nursing and became a registered nurse in May 1997, and started working at CCH in January 1998. Vance has worked as a staff nurse in Acute Care, Intensive Care and as a charge nurse. She has served as a house supervisor since the role was implemented at CCH and also served as the Joint Commission and hospital safety coordinator.
"As mentors have shaped my career, I have been nudged into roles to enhance my exposure and experience and grow as an individual…All of these exposures and experiences helped me to grow and be able to complete the different roles I currently possess," she said.
Throughout her nursing career, Vance has also continued her education so she was able to fill new roles.
In May 2010, Vance got her bachelor's degree in nursing and two years later, when an opportunity to work in the simulation lab came up, Vance got a graduate certificate in simulation education. She also obtained a master's degree in May 2018 as an advanced practice registered nurse as an adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist with a nurse educator track option. In addition to these degree courses, Vance has also taken leadership and coronary classes.
She said that CCH has been very supportive of her continued education, through their loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs, as well as their commitment to fostering a learning environment.
Vance encourages anyone who is interested in a career in health care to learn as much about it as they can and explore several areas of the field like she did.
"Exposing yourself to the environment will help you to make sure your decision is a solid and lifelong, sustaining decision," she said. "Always choose what you love and you will never have to work a day in your life."
For more information on CCH and its dedicated employees like Vance, visit http://www.columbushosp.org.
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The Shepherd's Hut is a fully equipped pet friendly self catering hut that is set on the grounds of Heath Hall Farm bed and breakfast. The self catering hut is in the countryside on the outskirts of Thursley village which is just a short drive to Godalming in Surrey. For pets there is the Arc which is designed upon a field shelter for horses which is fully insulated and heated. The Arc benefits from all the same facilities as the Shepherds Hut. It can only be reserved by those using the Shepherds Hut to keep it exclusive.
The pet friendly accommodation is wood lined and it has a living area with wood burning stove, kitchen and dining area. The second hut is the bathroom: also lined with pine, it has a heated towel rail, a basin and a full sized shower.
The self catering hut accommodation also benefits from having a hot tub and a tennis court that guests can use.
Luxury holiday self catering cottages in Stirlingshire 30 minutes from Glasgow and Stirling; an hour from Edinburgh and 5 minutes from Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
Two identical self-contained semi detached cottages with two twin bedrooms and open plan living and kitchen area with views onto farmland. Both cottages have ample secure parking, and they sit in a large garden with picnic area bordered by farmland. The cottages are double glazed with central heating for your comfort and have both bath and shower. For evening entertainment the cottages also have television with DVD and video.
Large garden with picnic area.
Littlecourt Yard offers self catering accommodation located in rural Northamptonshire just outside of Farthingstone and just a short distance from Towcester. Our amazing Grade 2 listed property provides a unique holiday destination, with self catering accommodation in a spacious 3 bedroom flat & a cosy 2 bedroom cottage.
Hoe Grange Holidays offer self catering accommodation situated in the pretty Derbyshire hills just outside of Brassington and just a short drive from the lovely market town of Matlock. It's a superb base for those wanting to explore the picturesque Peak District National Park.
Lakefield Caravan Park & Equestrian Centre offers lovely camping facilities in Camelford, Cornwall. The campsite is situated in an ideal position for touring the north coast and is set in a beautiful secluded valley.
The modern toilet shower block is at the entrance to the site and provides clean facilities with free hot water and showers and coin-operated laundry facilities. None are fully accessible for wheelchair users, however as much provision as possible has been made. The site has 2 drinking water points within the site to fill water barrels and a waste and chemical disposal point at the back of the toilet block. There are also 2 large sinks at the end of the toilet block suitable for washing up or rinsing out wet suits.
The Georgian House Hotel offers guest accommodation located in the centre of Glasgow in Lanarkshire. The guest accommodation is a restored Victorian townhouse that is situated adjacent to the Botanical Gardens.
The guests room are all tastefully decorated and offer high quality furnishings. Of course your pets are welcome to come and stay at the guest accommodation with you.
Breakfast is served in the bright and airy breakfast room where there is a range of food available on the continental buffet. Breakfast is served from 8.00am - 9.30am every day.
Eggesford Barton House is a unique, Grade 2 listed property in the heart of Devon surrounded by beautiful countryside and forest and on the Tarka Trail which runs through North Devon and is very popular with walkers.
The North Devon beaches, Exmoor and Dartmoor are only 45 minutes drive away. The house was once the main farm for the Earls of Portsmouth's Eggesford estate and has been converted and renovated to Grade 4 standard within the constraints of a Grade 2 listing (the house is over 300 years old) and offers masses of charm and character. Each room is spacious and elegantly furnished in a manner sympathetic to the style of the property.
Highgate, offers you self catering luxury holiday cottages in Wales, in Newtown. Newtown itself offers great access for Welshpool, Montgomery, Llanidloes, Powis, Powys, Montgomeryshire and surrounding areas of Mid Wales.
Lying east of the Cambrian Mountains in the old county of Montgomeryshire, it is three miles from Newtown on the Tregynon road.
To start off your holiday or relaxing break Welcome Hampers, grocery basics bought and placed in the cottage for your arrival, and First Night Suppers cooked in the farmhouse and transferred to your cottage kitchen, can be enjoyed on your first evening after arrival. Both by arrangement.


The focus of the website remains the same, showcasing the events that make our town stand out for the right reasons. We'll hunt down the best events and news items for the website but if you'd like to be considered for inclusion please email us the facebook link to your event and we'll do the rest.
Thanks for all your support since Keep Colchester Cool launched in 2009, and to all the artists, venues and promoters in the town – keep up the good work!


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Cats are independent, a little stubborn and are very sensitive to their environment. Most cats don't like leaving the safety and comfort of their homes. When going to the veterinarian, even for a quick annual checkup, a cat's anxiety level can skyrocket. There are steps you can take to make your clinic more feline friendly. Most of these tips won't require major renovations or cost a lot of money to implement. It just takes a little planning and foresight to keep your feline patients less stressed and their owners happy.
Making your veterinary hospital feline-friendly will make the cat–and the owner–happy.
Try to designate one exam room for cats only. Cats are very sensitive to smell, especially odors from other animals. If a cat has entered the same exam room a dog has been in, chances are the cat will pick up on the dog's scent, making the cat even more uncomfortable. Having a cat-only exam room will help keep this stress to a minimum.
Find a spot in the waiting room where cats are separate from other animals. The waiting area is the one spot in your veterinary practice where your patients are all grouped together. Preventing dogs from sniffing around cat carriers and barking in close proximity will be one less stressor. This doesn't mean your clinic needs an expensive remodel, you just need a barrier separating the two areas to make it more feline-friendly. The barrier can be anything from furniture to a room divider. Some clinics even use large fish tanks. As we all know, cats love to look at fish!
If your clinic is too small to accommodate an exclusive waiting area for cats, then try to get them into a feline-designated exam room right away. The smaller, quieter space will put both the cat, and owner, at ease.
The perfect perch. Cats love to perch in high places. It makes them feel comfortable, content and can ease a lot of stress. In your clinic's boarding area, place cats in the top cages so they have a bird's eye view of the room and are away from the dogs. In the exam rooms, shelving can be installed so cats have someplace to perch while waiting for their appointment. This will be much easier on the cat than sitting on the floor in a carrier.
In addition to your clinic design, it's also important to train your staff on the proper handling of cats, feline behavior and understanding a cat's special needs. Complementing your hospital design with good staff training will ensure your feline friends and their human companions stay happy and safe.
Whether your clinic caters exclusively to cats or you treat all animals, implementing a feline-friendly design will keep your patients and their owners happy. If you're looking for hospital design inspiration, visit Our Pinterest Page to see pictures of how other veterinary clinics have modified their designs to to make them more feline-friendly.


Film makers are on the hunt for a young Northern Ireland footballer with acting skills to play the part of Manchester United legend George Best in a movie about his life.
Speaking to the BBC, film producer Stephen Evans said he is after a local talented player who could portray the "genius" Best.
A young and rising Spanish golfing star Jose Luis Gutierrez, 15, was picked last year to play his idol Seve Ballesteros in the acclaimed movie Seve, also produced by Mr Evans.
This time, the search comes to Northern Ireland to find a footballer who can bring the life of Best to the big screen.
Mr Evans said: "It took me about a year to find a young Seve to play him. In the end I did but it took me a long time.
"The plan is literally starting in a couple of weeks' time, to find a young Northern Irish boy who can play the young Best between about 11 and 17.
George Best died in November 2005 at the age of 59 and is regarded as one of the greatest players in football.
According to the producer his plan is to track the life of Best as a youngster before he entered the celebrity world of football.
Evans added: "Don't forget that, having gone to Manchester at the age of 15, at 22 he was the European footballer of the year, and probably at that point the most recognised footballer on the planet.
"He had a shy background and he didn't get a lot help from Manchester United because no-one really understood that this is a new thing that's happening," he said.
The search for the star is coming to Belfast in a couple of weeks time.
Evans said: "We're going to Belfast and we'll be saying to all the very good young footballers in Northern Ireland, do you want to come and interview through your football skills for the job?
"He is a legendary genius, so I would think if they're not mad on George Best I'd tell them not to turn up," he joked!


Update 06-25-2008, bummer.....loaded the female mesh in the male package.......how stupid.
Redownload the mesh and overwrite the previous one!
If you already played with the navel and saved your lot you will prolly see a blue flashing navel/spike after next time you boot up your game.
You have to take the accesoirre off at the mirror and put it back on to fix this!.
It comes in kinda bone color/gold and silver one.
The gold and silver have specific material settings, take the bone/white one for recoloring.
For meshers, you can not use this package for lippiercings, there are just not enough face animations morphs available.......yet.
You can use it for labret spikes as long as the lower lip stays free.
Oops, forgot to tell that these are cloned from the vampireteeth and you might need the nightlife expansion pack.
Bloom you are my hero! Thank you!!!
oh wow bloom this is awsome.
Ack! I have all 4 files in downloads (Mesh, Gold, Silver, and Bone), and they show as choices in Accessories, but they don't show on the sim. I have no other piercings or accessories on him. Am I doing something wrong? Or do I need another mesh to go with it?
Lol, that's cool. Thank you very much.
Actually he has double (two of them) but I have a Dave sim and will try this on him and see how it goes. Better than the ones I painted on. If it looks any good will post him. Maybe someone will finally be able to do the man some sim justice!
Awesome! Thanks so much again.
I did noticed a bug in the male vampire files wich i fixed(i think) but i do not know if this will prevent it from loading.
Try if you can get the teen spikes ingame!
If more people have problems ill try make them with some base game glasses files.
Something was wrong with mine too. Only showed up in CAS for female as accessory but not the male.
The option for spike SHOWS up in male CAS but the object itself doesn't. Only shows up on the female face. Wondering if anyone else is having this problem or if it's just me?
And while we were on the subject of David Draiman sims I created one using painted on versions of his spikes until I get this object to work. I can't access Bodyshop to tell you what components it took to create him.
It does work now! Woo Hoo! =D Thanks Bloom!!!


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Arthur Hapgood Elementary School will provide every student with instruction that:
Consistently uses engaging, effective instructional strategies and practices to teach the California State Board-adopted Common Core State Standards
Emphasizes building a healthy self-concept, individual accountability, cultural pride, academic success and community identity
Expands learning opportunities to include English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, the arts, and Spanish and English biliterate skills at high academic levels for those enrolled in the LUSD Language Academy
Lompoc is located, 150 miles northwest of Los Angeles, in Santa Barbara County and has a population of approximately 43,500. The Lompoc Unified School District strives to provide a quality education for all of its students with a wide range of programs, and with a talented staff dedicated to the needs of our students. The district serves around 9,700 students in grades TK-12 who are living in the city of Lompoc; the communities of Vandenberg Village, Mesa Oaks, Mission Hills; Vandenberg Air Force Base; and rural areas adjacent to these communities.
Hapgood Elementary School is committed to providing high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables students to meet the state standards. The school is proud of its California standards-based instructional programs. These instructional programs promote and ensure all students succeed in school and in their lifelong endeavors. We believe each student is capable of learning and is responsible for being an active part in their education. The school operates on a traditional calendar. We are honored to start the first District Dual Immersion Program, as well as transitional kindergarten.
We envision our school as a community of staff, students and parents fully developed as respectful, responsible and highly successful global learners. We strive to provide an environment where students are exposed to the 21st century skills required to be career and college ready.


The Fantasy Flight Games Star Wars Games are very popular at SELWG. We hold annual Tournaments for X Wing, and we also have a strong and growing group of members who play Armada. The club also owns a number of mats and models available for the club members to use when they play.


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US Secretary of State Tillerson to visit Turkey amid Syria rift
WASHINGTON - Anadolu Agency
Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson will soon travel to Turkey to meet senior officials and discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues, the State Department said on July 5.
Senior State Department officials said Tillersion will first visit Ukraine before heading to Turkey on July 9-10 to attend the World Petroleum Congress, where he will receive the organization's highest honor and deliver remarks on the importance of energy security as a national security and regional priority for the U.S. and its partners.
Tillerson will also meet senior Turkish officials and underscore the importance of Turkey's partnership in fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Ankara's key role as a NATO ally and maintaining close ties to Turkey on a range of economic and other issues, the State Department said.
An official at the State Department told Turkey's state-run Anadolu Agency that he expects Ankara's security concerns to come up during the visit.
"I expect that Secretary Tillerson will discuss Syria broadly and some of the specifics with his counterparts. This is an ongoing question of coordination that we have with Turks and that's a normal part of our dialogue on all levels," he said.
He would not say, however, if the status of the U.S.-based Islamic preacher Fethullah Gülen would be discussed. Gülen is accused of masterminding the failed July 2016 coup attempt in Turkey.
"We know that this is an issue that is important to Turkey and the issue that Turkey has raised again and again. I think we have been pretty clear from the secretary on down what the legal parameters are of the Gulen question," the official said.
Turkey has sought Gülen's extradition to face charges but has been frustrated with the pace of the U.S. legal system in processing Ankara's request, despite there being an extradition treaty between the two countries.
On the issue of Qatar and the crisis in the Arab Gulf, officials said Ankara and Washington have been looking at the situation in the Gulf region and the U.S. hopes Turkey would play a "supportive role by trying to get all parties to calm down and find a settlement that works for all."
First aid flights arrive in Tonga after big volcano eruption
Natural immunity more potent than vaccines during U.S. Delta wave: Study
WHO says pandemic 'nowhere near over' as France, Germany post record cases
Blinken calls on Putin to choose 'a peaceful path'
Maltese lawmaker elected EU parliament chief


Check out this article in GOOD Magazine by former STAND Student Director Erin Mazursky. Erin discusses some of her most recent work training youth organizers in Albania while reflecting on the important role our generation must play in global politics.
"We stand on the brink of a momentous opportunity to harness the power of a generation to redefine the way we relate to each other and to our governments and, in turn, tackle our most pressing challenges. But this window of opportunity is relatively small. Sure, there will always be youth ripe for empowerment, but the Millennial generation is coming of age now, and, given our sheer numbers, will set the political tone in countries around the world for at least the next forty years."


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Digital Preservation: Introduction to the Special Theme
Drivers for Digital Preservation
The Planets Interoperability Framework
PROTAGE: Long-Term Digital Preservation Based on Intelligent Agents and Web Services
SHAMAN: Sustaining Heritage Access through Multivalent Archiving
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by Thibaud Latour and Sandrine Sarre
The ICASE project addresses issues related to computer-based assessment practices, analysed from the perspectives of IT, psychometrics and assessment, and is intended to open up new research strands.
ICASE is a research, development and innovation project undertaken by the Public Research Centre (CRP) Henri Tudor in Luxembourg. ICASE (Intelligent Computer-Assisted Skill Evaluation) is part of a project portfolio called the ESIS (Educational Systems and International Surveys) programme, which supports education policy makers in lifelong learning, teaching and assessment activities by offering products and services. The project started in 2008 and will end in 2011. The initial presentation made at the International Conference of Psychology (ICP 2008) has demonstrated interest in a cross-disciplinary approach. As a strategic project, it aims at setting up a long-term roadmap for the development of computer-based assessment (CBA) followed by the development of assessment tool prototypes and empirical investigations in the field.
CRP Henri Tudor is gaining international expertise and a strong reputation with TAO (Testing Assisté par Ordinateur), a testing platform created in 2002 in cooperation with the University of Luxembourg. TAO is used in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), and in the Programme for the International Assessment for Adult Competencies (PIACC) international surveys for the OECD, which is led by ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) and ETS (Educational Testing Services). Through this, hundreds of testing items translated into more than 20 languages are managed and supported.
Figure 1: Topics addressed by ICASE.
From a general point of view, assessment addresses a wide range of dimensions (political, economic, social, educational, psychological, linguistic and cultural). Each of these endorses characteristics that may vary considerably depending on national, organizational or individual contexts and requirements. The complexity of this area has increased significantly with the integration of new forms of assessment, tools and methodologies that have dramatically changed the landscape of skill assessment.
The participation of the TAO team in many meetings, workshops and seminars in the domain of CBA has led to the identification of five challenging research areas addressed by different work packages (WP). The exploitation of advanced results (WP1) is mainly based on data mining and is used to analyse candidates' logs and extract hidden patterns from chronometric and behavioural data. Behavioural patterns dedicated to cheating detection are also considered. Security issues (WP2) concerning particularly high-stake and large-scale tests are still complex (eg brain dump, cheating, item protection etc), and so is identity management; only a few solutions have been provided so far. New forms of testing (WP3) encompass a wide range of mature ubiquitous technologies used for checking how to perform formative assessments, collaborative assessments (eg with serious games) as well as situational skill assessments (eg with mobile devices). Assessment of business-related skills (WP4) is challenging because, in a workplace context, assessments mostly lack scientific validity and consume too much time and money for both test takers and producers. Last but not least, management of e-assessment resources (WP5) covers metadata management and the storage, annotation, search, retrieval and exchange of e-testing resources within a Web-based distributed community.
The main expected deliverables include new software, methods, tools and standards that will significantly improve the quality of assessment practices and spread new efficient ways of assessing the new skills of the 21st century (eg collaborative assessment, portfolio assessment etc).
Amongst the successive phases planned for achieving these goals, the prototyping phase is undoubtedly of the utmost importance. It consists of designing and developing services with pragmatic features. These new components will be directly integrated into the TAO platform and evaluated in real-world applications. Scientific publications, roadmaps and technological developments will enable the CRP to define innovative projects in the future.
The centre plans to enlarge its network of international RDI collaborations by creating and reinforcing synergies at the scientific level with leading players worldwide. ICASE is therefore providing doctoral and post-doctoral opportunities and expects to include a wide variety of stakeholders affected by the future challenges of CBA, whatever their role (psychometricians, educators etc) or organizational setting (testing centres, research institutes etc).
Finally, our future activities will not only permit us to study how assessment practices in teaching and learning evolve towards formative assessments (eg supporting test takers in knowledge construction), but they will also allow us to better understand and integrate CBA into education in general. The ICASE project represents a starting point for the development of new business and research opportunities at the service of the European and international (e)-assessment community.
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Thibaud Latour
Tel: + 352 42 59 91 327
Sandrine Sarre


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Google Ads Image Extensions. What are they and how to create one?
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Google introduced this feature in 2020 and recently announced that image extensions are available globally. We would like to remind advertisers, especially those who just had their accounts eligible for the image extensions, what it is and how it works.
Over the years, we've seen lots of ad extensions launched by Google for its text ads. The first one being the sitelink extensions, Google has released many other ad extensions to provide additional information to consumers in the following years.
While all those ad extensions have been helping advertisers to expand their search ads on the Google SERP by adding more text, the new image ad extensions will help you add a little more colour and zest into your search ads.
This new extension allows advertisers to display image alongside their text ads and it will only appear on mobile devices.
Because of an increasing expectation among consumers, Google has developed a number of SERP features that integrate visual elements into the search results. The new image extension is considered as a part of Google's response to this changing user behaviour.
(Image source: https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/10700789?)
Are they effective? What's the purpose?
These images are the first things a potential customer will see before clicking on an ad (well, besides the text ad and other ad extensions). That means image extensions have an opportunity to build stronger brand associations and emotions with customers, increasing the likelihood for them to act on your search ad. Therefore, it's expected to see an improvement in click-through-rate as well as in conversion rate.
How to create one
Sign in to your Google Ads account and click on the search campaigns section on the left hand side.
Go to 'Ads & extensions' section of your account and click 'Extensions'.
Click on the plus sign to add a new ad extension and then select 'Image Extension' from the drop-down menu.
The Google Ads interface will open up a pop-up where you can select the campaign(s) ad group(s) that you'd like to add the image extension(s).
Click '+images' to add image(s).
At this point, you can
upload images from your device,
enter your URL to allow Google to scan your website for images that meet their size requirements or
select images that you've already used in your account previously.
You can select up to 20 images for your image extension and they need to have an aspect ratio of 1:1 (square) or 1.91:1 (landscape). If not, there's an option to crop and adjust them in the platform. At least one image in the square ratio is required while having both square and landscape images is highly recommended.
Click 'Save'.
Plus, if your campaign is opted into search partners network, image extensions are eligible to appear with your ads on YouTube search results, helping you inspire potential customers with images that are relevant to your business. Image source: https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/10700789
To summarise, we strongly recommend that you experiment with this new feature to see if it works out for your performance goals.
If you're getting started with Google Ads, or looking for help optimising your account, touch base with us online or over the phone to discuss how we can help your business succeed using Google Ads.
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French composer Paul Dukas summed up his impression of Isaac Albéniz as "Don Quixote with the manner of Sancho Panza". Indeed, almost every photograph of the great Spanish composer and pianist shows a plump, well-dressed man with a smile beaming under his moustache and a cigar in hand. To his friends he was cultured, highly respected, generous with his wallet and a great storyteller. He spoke many languages, was well read and collected books, abanicos (Spanish fans) and paintings. A man with the wit, humility and heft of a Panza, but also the romance, charm, elegance and culture of a Quixote – minus the madness, of course.
Although Albéniz was strongly influenced by the scholar Felipe Pedrell and traditional music, he almost always avoided quoting folk melodies directly, preferring to compose his own. Claude Debussy noted that Albéniz didn't reproduce popular melodies, but rather "absorbed them, listening until they have passed into his music, leaving no trace of a boundary line." Another important aspect of Albéniz's compositional technique was his virtuosic ability to improvise. At the beginning of the twentieth century he recorded three improvisations on Edison wax cylinders. These rare recordings document his ability to spontaneously create works that recall traditional music but are completely original. His compositions contain the same spontaneity and deep romance, and are not only 'souvenirs' but also expressions of the romantic emotions and personality of the artist. This is why it is said that the pieces of Albéniz approach that powerful emotion of jondo flamenco called duende.


Maggie Gosselin's twin sons have identified a problem.
Unlike most 7-year-olds, Ethan and Austin decided to seek a solution. They went to see the mayor.
Gosselin took the boys, dressed in their best suits, on Saturday, Nov. 10, to have a talk with Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld, who said later that he was charmed and impressed by the youngsters and their initiative.
Unfortunately, he didn't have an easy or immediate solution to their problem. As is almost always the case, the situation is complicated.
Hofeld said the boys were most interested in seeing a Sky Zone, or something similar, open here. The trampoline park has four locations in the area. The nearest is in Orland Park.
The best location for a business like that is the former Brunswick Zone bowling alley at 3043 W. 183rd St. It has plenty of space to develop an entertainment facility. It also has plenty of impediments, which is why it has remained vacant since the bowling alley closed in January 2015.
Homewood Economic Development Director Angela Mesaros said the village is eager to see the site redeveloped, but so far progress has been hard to come by.
She said the tax liability of the property was purchased by a finance firm, PFS Financial 1 LLC. The village has not had any contact with the company, she said.
The village often seeks help untangling complex ownership and tax liability problems through a land bank. However, Mesaros said this property doesn't qualify for land bank assistance.
The land bank will help redevelop properties that are unsafe, abandoned or delinquent in taxes or village bills for at least two years, she said. Because the tax liability has been purchased and there remains a viable business (Big Lots) operating in a portion of the building, the former Brunswick Zone doesn't qualify.
That makes this knot a particularly difficult one to untangle. Village officials generally are tenacious about these problems. The former Bogart's Charhouse was similarly encumbered, but after several years of work and the help of a land bank, the village was able to acquire the property and is making progress toward redeveloping the site.
As intractable as these property problems can seem, they can be solved. If any community can solve the Gosselin boys' problem, H-F can.
Baseball fans experience an annual period of misery known as Between Seasons. After the last out in the World Series but before pitchers and catchers report to spring training, well, it's hard to care much about life.
Farmers Market fans are in the same dreary doldrum. Between the last summer market on Oct. 13 and the first winter market set for the last Saturday in January, we just have to muddle through as best we can.
I talked with Market Manager Kate Duff on the last day. She said the market had a couple of new vendors that were popular, including T's Cheese, providing prepared vegan foods, and Armstrong Farms that provided organic produce.
This was the first year the live music at the market had a sponsor, too. The support from La Voute Bar + Bistro enabled the market to provide two sets by local musicians every Saturday and one set on Wednesday nights.
The biggest news from the summer season, though, was the exploding popularity of the Wednesday evening market that was packed. The Wednesday evening market also had a popular vegan food booth, Sunshine Kitchens. Their dishes were so popular they sold out early some weeks, so fans made certain to enjoy the offerings by lining up early.
A belated happy birthday to Rabid Brewing, Homewood's first craft brewery that marked a year in business in October.
I talked with owners Raiye Rosado and Tobias Cichon periodically throughout the development of the business and heard about the various challenges they faced. They persevered through one major problem after another and remained undaunted. When one serious glitch left them without a general contractor, Rosado took over so she could oversee the completion of the build-out at 17759 Bretz Dr.
Since the brewery and taproom opened, Rabid Brewing has become a fixture at local events, from the Homewood Farmers Market to Flossmoor Community Church fundraisers to the Homewood Arts Council's first 0.3K run.
I hope this is the first of many birthdays to come.
On page 25 in the November edition, Tom Shepherd's name was misspelled. The Chronicle apologizes for the error.


Are second degree burns larger than the person's abdomen or the area of their hand spread out or Full thickness burns. Full thickness burns are called third degree and at times fourth degree. These extend into the deeper tissue and involve all layers of the skin and possibly all the way through to the bone. Areas may appear dry, white or charred black. These may be numb or painless because the nerves in these areas have been damaged.
1. If person is on fire get them to drop and roll to help extinguish the flames.
3. If the person is not breathing start the CPR process.
4. Cover the burn area with a cool, moist (if possible sterile) dressing/s. A sheet will do if the area is large.
6. Elevate the burnt areas above the heart where possible. If injuries allow.
7. To help prevent shock lay the person down with legs elevated. This really can only be done if it is the extremities that have been effected.
8. Continue to monitor the person's breathing and pulse until medical help arrives.
1. If person is on fire get them to drop and roll to help extinguish the flames. Wrap the person in thick material such as a rug or blanket to help smother the flames. Use water to help put out the flames as well.
3. If the person is not breathing start the CPR process. If you have any questions about CPR go to How to do CPR - Q & A.
4. Cover the burn area with a cool, moist (if possible sterile) dressing/s. A sheet will do if the area is large. Preferably not a material that is fluffy as fluff can enter the wound and cause complications later such as infection.
NOTE: Do Not run cold water over the burn as this can lead to shock.
An EXCEPTION were you need to use flowing water is when the injury has been caused by a CHEMICAL. It is vital to remove the cause of the burning just like you would remove the person from flames. This being the principal of moving the source of the burning to stop further damage. The water MUST NOT be cold but tepid (body temperature) so no noticeable change in temperature when you put your hand in the water and definitely NOT HOT to touch. If possible run water over chemical burn area for 20 minutes.
5. Remove any jewellery on or near the burn area as swelling can follow shortly after a burn. If swelling occurs jewellery can become tight and restrict circulation. Do not remove jewellery if it is stuck as this will cause more damage. Let medical help solve that problem.
6. Elevate the burnt areas above the heart where possible. This can help to reduce possible swelling.
7. To help prevent shock lay the person down with legs elevated. This really can only be done if it is the extremities that have been effected. Also cover the person with a blanket or jacket etc.
Do NOT remove burnt clothing that is stuck as this can damage the area further.
Do NOT immerse large severe burns in cold water as this may cause shock. This is mentioned above.
Do NOT apply burn ointments as these will need to be removed by the medical team so an assessment can be done. This can delay appropriate treatment and also cause further damage to the area.
Do NOT blow or cough on the burn as this can introduce infection.
Do NOT "pop" blister or disturb "dead" skin as this can introduce infection which is a common complication of burns.
Do NOT give food or water to a person who has a severe burn as they may require surgery. If surgery is needed it is best that the person not consume anything for a minimum of 6 hours prior to having anaesthetic. The reason for this is if the stomach has contents in it they can exit the stomach and be inhaled into the lungs or remain in the throat and cause difficulty breathing during the operation. Neither the patient nor the medical staff need this complication during surgery.
Do NOT position the person where their airway may be restricted e.g. no pillow under their head as they may have inhaled smoke and therefore may have airway burns.
I hope that this page on First Aid for Burns (Major/severe) gave you some great information that helped you.


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Women's Gymnastics
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W GYM: Two perfect 10s from Sloan and Hunter propel No. 3 Florida against Georgia
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- About the only person in the O'Connell Center not smiling was Kytra Hunter.
Hunter paced back and forth off to the side of the mat where her teammate, Bridget Sloan, had just completed only the third perfect 10 during a floor routine in the history of the Florida.
The crowd of more than 10,000 erupted when the score was posted. Sloan's teammates rushed to mob her as echoes of the White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" -- Sloan's musical choice to accompany her floor routine -- still rattled in your ears.
Gators coach Rhonda Faehn did what coach Bela Karolyi did to her when Faehn scored a 10 on the vault at the 1987 U.S. Championships in Kansas City: she walked Sloan's way and gave her a hug and a smile.
Meanwhile, amidst the electric atmosphere, Hunter continued to pace alone with the eye of the tiger. She could celebrate Sloan's historic moment later.
There was work to do.
"I just knew I had to do what I do every day in practice,'' Hunter said.
Hunter was up once a Georgia gymnast finished her turn on beam. She stepped onto the mat while the O'Dome's speakers came alive.
Finally, a grin splashed across Hunter's face when she finished her first tumbling pass. She knew. Faehn did, too. Ditto for Sloan.
Hunter was after her perfect 10.
What a way to conclude their first home meet since helping the Gators win the program's first national title last April in Los Angeles.
Georgia led Florida after each of the first three rotations, but couldn't hold on as the Gators rallied to win in the final rotation 198.050-196.700.
No. 7 Alabama vs. Arkansas
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- In front of a sold-out crowd of 15,075 dressed mostly in pink, Alabama beat Arkansas 197.125-196.100 in the Crimson Tide's 10th annual Power of Pink meet.
Senior Sarah DeMeo led the way for the Tide after scoring a 39.400 to take second in the all-around, less than a tenth of a point behind Arkansas' Katherine Grable, the nation's No. 1 ranked all-arounder.
The Tide finished the night off with a 49.225 on the floor exercise led by senior Kim Jacob's 9.900. The Tide also got matching 9.875s from freshman Aja Sims and sophomore Lauren Beers.
No. 9 Nebraska vs. Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Nebraska used multiple top-notch performances, to capture its first Big Ten win against the Hawkeyes on Friday night 196.450-193.250. The Huskers (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) swept all events on the evening and tied a season-best team score on vault (49.250).
Senior Emily Wong paced the Huskers capturing four titles including the all-around crown with a 39.550 which ties her season-high score. Wong notched three other season-highs on vault (9.90), bars (9.90) and beam (9.875). Wong now has eight titles to her name this season.
Note: No. 2 LSU vs. Auburn has been rescheduled to Saturday afternoon due to the weather conditions.
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Beer is one of the most widely consumed and oldest alcoholic beverages in the world. The drink is created through saccharification, or the biological break down of starch into sugar by adding water. This process is catalyzed (sped up) by enzymes derived from malted cereal grains, such as malted barley or malted wheat. The resultant sugar is then fermented, and hops are often added to give the beer its distinct bitter taste. This entire brewing process causes the natural carbonation found in beer.
Although beer is traditionally consumed as it is, the drink can also be used in beer cocktails such as Black and Tan, Coronarita and Sake Bomb.
The alcohol by volume content of beer varies greatly from as low as 0.5% to as high as 40%. Normally, the strength of beer is between 4% to 6% alcohol by volume.
Use beer to make easy and pro cocktails.


With no phone or television and modest appointments, the River Inn is simple and rustic. Rooms are located right across the street from the Inn's more impressive riverside, indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar. Also clustered nearby is the Maiden, a "public house" with simple fare and an impressive beer selection, a general store and art gallery.
The tent cabins at Fernwood allow visitors with limited camping supplies to sort of half camp in a more secure, comfortable structure while still experiencing the outdoor sounds, smells and temperature. Tent cabins essentially consist of a wooden frame covered with weatherproof canvas, a wooden door, and wooden floor. They include bunk beds and a queen bed with all-weather mattresses that you spread your own blankets or sleeping bags over. The tent cabins (or "yurts," as they're sometimes called) are perched riverside and share a typical campsite bathroom/ coin-op shower facility with the adjacent campsites. Tent cabins range from $60(basic, off season)-$100 (w/ electricity & indoor wood burning stove). While the campsites are offset from the highway down by the river, campers have the option of walking up to the Fernwood general store and restaurant. Fernwood also operates a dozen motel rooms that run from $89(off season)-$180. Regular tent camp sites run $30-$50 depending on season. Pets are allowed at the campsites but not at the motel.
Very close to the few conveniences to be found in Big Sur, a one lane, guardrail-less bridge crosses the Big Sur river to a midsize cluster of riverside campsites and hillside cabins. While a couple of the cabins have private baths, most share a few clean restroom facilities with coin-operated showers.
The cabins have comfortable beds complete with clean sheets and indoor lights. Outside each has a fire pit with a grill, picnic table and a potable water faucet. The onsite general store sells camping supplies, snacks and playing cards. Pets welcome with $20 / night fee.


OUR STORY (SEPTEMBER 2015): We live with our mother, grandmother, uncle and his wife and kids in one small apartment. Our grandmother takes care of us while our uncle goes to work in order to support our family. Aisha suffers from a range of health problems, including developmental problems and PTSD. Our father was arrested two years prior, and we have not heard any news about him since his imprisonment. Our grandmother, who helps look after the household, could not speak of our father without breaking down into tears. We have not attended school in more than two years.
UPDATE - NOVEMBER 2015: We all crowded into the living room to see the Karam Team sitting with our grandmother and talking about all of us. They asked us all what we liked to study the most - now that we go to school. Aisha told them that she loves Arabic composition class and is still afraid of airplanes. Mahmoud said he loves soccer most! We all laughed. We watched our grandmother speak with tears in her eyes when she spoke about our home in Homs. She told the Karam Team that our lives are better now that we go to school. We think so too.
UPDATE - OCTOBER 2017: "Last year I was the second in class, this year my goal is to be the first. All of my siblings have the same goal and we're always studying hard to prove ourselves. My mom always makes sure that we're constantly learning and during the summer she sent us to a Quran class and also she made sure we improved our Turkish. One day I want to become a Doctor." – Aisha.
UPDATE - JANUARY 2018: "I am now in second grade and my school is big and beautiful, I got a full mark in my Turkish test and I've been making a lot of friends at school. My friend Zehra helps me if I ever need anything, and at home I ask my mother to help me with my homeworks. Mahmoud gets mostly excited on days when he has P.E and music classes. Eraa loves her teacher Mohammed the most because he is funny. Aisha loves drawing and that's what she does on her free time." – Duaa'.
UPDATE - MAY 2018: "We go to school with our cousins and we enjoy the ride together. I have a lot of friends at school and I always wish them the best. Aisha says that all of her teachers like her so much because she's such a good student. We all got used to our Turkish school and friends and have no problems at all." – Mahmoud.


As I type this post, it's the end of the weekend following Thanksgiving, and the last weekend of the month of November. For many families, this is the weekend their home gets decorated for Christmas! While it probably would have been nice to share this idea with you just a little sooner, I personally prefer to get past Thanksgiving, before I can (or even want to) focus on Christmas. That being said, there still are several days to spare before the first of December is here, so you still have time to do this simple and beautiful idea, for a Christmas Advent Calendar in your home. This idea is something I created two years ago, and I thought I'd share it with all of you, in case it's something you'd like to try for your own kids.
If your a frequent visitor here at our blog, you may have seen us decorate our french doors like this before. Using door length ribbons, and placing a decorative element on the ribbon strand in each window, I call these 'fancy strands'. I've made them for the season of spring, and also Halloween. So this project started out with the same single intent of dressing up our French doors, in this case for the festive season winter, but immediately turned into the idea of using it as a home Christmas Advent Calendar for the kids. For us, December and the the Christmas Advent Calendar is not so much about the countdown until Christmas Day, but celebrating the whole season each day. This idea made every day really fun for our kids.
You don't need French Doors in your home, to adapt this idea!
You can do the same thing using other areas or parts of your home. Some suggestions are using regular doors, a large wide window, the banisters of the stairs in your home, or even a wall. Look around your home and find your options, and then just make it work for you! In addition, you can create this using any theme or colors. You may want to use red and green ribbon, with paper gift elements, or gold ribbon and ornament shapes. The theme and look of it is part of the creative fun. I wanted mine to work throughout winter. When Christmas was over, we simply peeled off the numbers on the windows, and the strands stayed through February or so.
I'm going to tell you how I made this Advent Calendar so simply.
The snowflakes were fun to make. I actually did not just buy them this way. The white paper snowflake alone, are die-cuts I bought packaged loose, in the scrapbooking area at Michael's Arts and Crafts. To give them some sparkle and make them more beautiful, I also found sticky some snowflake-ish elements of glitter and rhinestones, and put them together to make my own specially designed snowflakes. So easy and fun, creating each one!
I chose blue ribbon for my winter theme, and placed a single 1-piece length from the top to the bottom (underneath) of the door, down each row of window frames of my doors.
I measured the height of the doors, and made sure I bought enough ribbon spools for 6 whole full lengths. We have 30 window panes, so plenty for the 25 days until Christmas.
To number the Calendar for the days of December, we cut small white vinyl numbers, and simply put them on the glass besides the upper-right of each snowflake.
However, if you are creating your advent calendar elsewhere in your home, the number can certainly be put ON the paper elements.
On front side of the snowflakes, it's just pretty.
But on the backside, it was designed to serve a purpose.
When attaching the snowflake to the ribbon, I was sure to put two dabs of glue; one at top of the snowflake, and one on the bottom, leaving a space without glue in between.
Did you notice the little slip of paper slid under the ribbon? There was one for each snowflake, and each little slip expressed something different for that day.
Again, we're simple folks. Our holidays are kept pretty simple too, and our days of any season are focused on faith and our family. For Christmas, it's about pondering and celebrating Jesus' birth, the time we spend together being creative, making things for others, and generally just having fun together as a family.
So our slips of paper behind each snowflake reflected those kinds of things. Some were a surprise activity for the day: maybe a task for serving others. Some were a small treat, and others were a Scripture to remember and reflect on. A good variety of that kind of thing. Again, you can come up with what you want for your family, throughout the month of December, as you prepare for Christmas, and enjoy the season.
Just type up a list in small print on your computer, skipping a line in between, print it out, and cut them into strips to fit behind your elements.
The kids took turns taking out the slip and reading it to the others each morning. That way they knew what was in store for the day.
It really takes very little to get our kids all excited. You would not believe the fun we have each year, just driving around neighborhoods checking out people's home Christmas lights and displays, with our cocoa and snacks!
The big snowflake represents December 25th – Christmas Day.
I thought it all came out very pretty, and of course the strands themselves are reusable again every year.
It takes no time at all to cut out some new little numbers, and apply them. The slips of paper can be used again if they re saved as well.
Mix them up, add new ones, or create a whole new set. I like to keep our kids on their toes.
This Christmas season, make the most of every day with your family, and keep the spirit and love of what Christmas is truly all about, alive in your hearts and homes.
We hope you find this idea inspiring. Thanks for coming by.
Beautiful advent calendar! Creative coincidence… I did a ribbon roll up advent that's going live tomorrow. We were on the same creative wave length and I love, love, love yours!
Hi Carolyn! I guess we both just love Advent Calendars, huh?
I'll say it again; I really love YOURS! I honestly might just make it. Nothing wrong with multiple calendars in the house, right? It may not be done by Dec 1 this year but….I'll forever have it.
This is the prettiest advent calendar! Also, I just read your snowman ornament tutorial over at My Very Educated Mother and I LOVE it! Terrific projects–thanks so much for sharing!
Hey Shannon! Thanks so much!
I can't wait to share my ornament over here.
Glad you dropped by. Following you on Twitter now!
So pretty and such a great idea, Laura!


A quirky love story revolving around the unexpected wedding and unconventional married life of a 26-year-old widow and her late husband's brother, a handsome 30-year-old cardiologist.
Brayden Bullen ... Hank Jr.
Beautiful story of unselfish love.
What I like about this story is it's obvious contrast to today's popular thought. Livy's pregnancy throws all her dreams into jeopardy. Today's world would have a "quick and easy" solution to her "problem," but children still had some degree of respect for their parents' wishes in the war-hardened America of the 1940s. Her daddy's plan wasn't easy to stomach, but as Ray said, this marriage of convenience between a troubled young lady and a rock-solid family man in training might just be "God's will." I highly recommend this film to anyone wanting a refreshing look into a simpler time, where "simple" people did the right thing, regardless of the personal sacrifice. What they ended up with was often far greater than they ever dreamed of in the first place.
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