In 2013, nine of the UK's leading animal welfare groups formed a collaboration called the Cat Population Control Group (CPCG) with the aim of maximising the effectiveness of cat neutering efforts in the UK. Despite the best efforts of the UK's rescue organisations in providing subsidised neutering schemes - amounting to in excess of £9 million per annum - the cat population had spiralled out of control. Informed by behavioural insights, the CPCG revised its public communications about cat neutering and has developed a number of work programmes with the aim of making neutering services accessible to all cat owners. Since its inception, the CPCG has seen a year-on-year increase in the neutering rate of the UK's owned cats - from 86% in 2012 to 92% in 2015 and a notable shift in public attitudes about cat neutering. In a short space of time, the CPCG has made some significant improvements for cat welfare - and has developed the first effective model of charity collaboration focused on tackling the root cause of a specific animal welfare issue.


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The Grand Canyon Historic Village has been lived in since the late 1800's. These are some of the can't miss sites that you should visit.
Hermit's Rest – Built in 1914 to look like an old miner's cabin by the renowned Southwest architect Mary Jane Colter, Hermit's Rest has a magnificent giant fireplace and front porch. Enjoy a cup of chocolate and shop for souvenirs at the lovely gift shop. Hermit's Rest can only be visited by the Park Shuttle as the road is closed to private vehicles.
El Tovar – A famous landmark for the South Rim, the beautiful El Tovar hotel was built in 1905 and has housed great dignitaries such as Theodore Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, author Zane Grey, President Bill Clinton and Paul McCartney. The lodge offers accommodations, fine dining, gift shop and lounge. This is a must-see attraction of the South Rim!
Bright Angel Lodge – This historic and rustic lodge is a registered National Historic Landmark, designed by Mary Jane Colter and built in 1935 to be a charming but more affordable alternative to the elegant El Tovar Lodge. The famous Fred Harvey Company operated the lodge with restaurants and accommodations, even incorporating two historic cabins, Bucky O'Neill cabin and the Red Horse Cabin. Today, the lodge and cabins are still available to book and enjoy a unique part of the Grand Canyon history. Bright Angel also presents an exhibit on the history Fred Harvey.
Kolb Studio – Ellsworth and Emery Kolb were important early photographers of the Grand Canyon and built a studio on the South Rim ledge in 1904. The studio has art exhibits, bookstore and auditorium for lectures.
Desert View Watchtower – Build in 1932, the 70 ft. watchtower is the highest point on the South Rim and presents a 360-view of the South Rim. You can see views of the Painted Desert, San Francisco Peaks and Vermilion Cliffs. There are beautiful murals painted on the walls of the staircase by Hopi artist Frank Kabotie. A gift shop sells local Native American items such as jewelry and pottery.
Hopi House – The Hopi House was designed in the adobe peuble style of the Hopi Indians and opened as a gift shop in 1905. The architect Mary Jane Colter wanted to honor and incorporate the beauty of Native American designs into the Grand Canyon experience. The gift shop is still sells authentic high quality Native American art and crafts.
Lookout Studio – Hovering right on the edge of the rim, the Lookout Studio is exactly as it's title suggests – a terrific look-out over the South Rim. Built in 1914 as an observation point and gift shop for Fred Harvey, the Lookout Studio now sells photography prints, rock specimens and books.
Never been to the grand canyon, we're contemplating a visit next year.
When we were at the Grand Canyon a few years ago someone told us to be sure to get off the main hiahgwy from the Grand Canyon to Phoenix and take the scenic route through Sedona. He told us we wouldn't be sorry, even though it meant going a little out of our way he was right!!!! It was the most beautiful drive I have EVER been on ..winding roads down , beautiful scenery, little streams, red rocks in the background. I was soooo glad that we did this and hope to do it again some day. To be honest, i thought it was even prettier than the Grand Canyon!
The Grand Canyon is awesome and beautiful in its size and colours particularly at sunset. Sedona is an oasis of green red and cream buttes, never overpowering but inspiringly beautiful.
Which route did you take when you drove through Sedona? We are thinking of driving through on our way to Vegas as many have recommended seeing Sedona!
There's really only one Route you can take from the Grand Canyon Village and then to Las Vegas for the shortest route.


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SecureWorks Finds Most Cyber-Threats Involve Phishing, Network Scans
By: Robert Lemos | February 03, 2017
An analysis of SecureWorks incident response activities revealed that 82 percent of attacks involve cyber-criminals and 11 percent were traced to insiders.
The vast majority of successful attacks on companies are conducted by cyber-criminals using phishing, network scans for exploitable systems, and strategic web site compromises, security-services firm SecureWorks found in an analysis of six months of incident-response engagements.
The analysis of 163 incidents found that 82 percent could be attributed to cyber-criminals, 11 percent to insiders and 7 percent to nation-state adversaries. The company attributed attacks to financially-motivated cyber-criminals if they included theft of funds, the copying of financial information or personal data, the use of computing power, or ransom of data.
While advanced attacks and zero-day vulnerabilities garner a lot of attention, phishing, exploitation of known vulnerabilities and using websites to launch attacks were the most common methods of compromise. The vast majority—88 percent—of attacks were opportunistic and not targeted, the report stated.
"There are a lot of companies focused on the advanced threats, but when we look at the companies, they don't have the basics down," Jeffrey Carpenter, director of threat intelligence and incident response consulting at SecureWorks, told eWEEK. "They are failing at some of the basic, basic components of defense."
SecureWorks conducts nearly 800 incident-response engagements every year, about half of which were proactive—to check cyber-defenses—and the other half reactive—to help clients clean up after an attack, Carpenter said.
The study involves data from the 163 reactive incident response engagements SecureWorks did in the first half of 2016. The company emphasized that the focus on the victims means that the study reveals the actual attacks that threaten companies.
Malware typically entered a corporate network through the compromise of a vulnerable public-facing system, compromised employee credentials, delivered in an email, downloaded from a website or through a third-party contractor.
Phishing accounted for 38 percent of attacks, while scans for vulnerable systems that were then exploited accounted for 22 percent of attacks. Using a website to host exploits accounted for 21 percent of the attacks.
In one incident, for example, one large-scale manufacturing firm had numerous malware infections. While the company had deployed antivirus software, it did not prevent the attacks, but only created continuous alerts about the infections, SecureWorks stated in the report. Cyber-criminals quickly monetized the attacks by installing banking trojans, bitcoin mining software and remote access trojans.
SecureWorks found that the company had too many users with administrative privileges, still had systems running Windows XP and only a limited ability to respond to an attack.
While phishing is the top attack vector, many companies are not prepared to deal with it, Carpenter said.
"Training alone is not good enough," he said. "No matter how much you train, you will always have someone who clicks."
SecureWorks identified many areas where companies could improve their preventative measures, but Carpenter highlighted the need for a strategy balanced between prevention, detection and incident response.
Top preventative strategies included better and more consistent patching, managing user-account privileges and adding web application firewalls or content filters. Companies also have to implement a good endpoint security solution, improve logging and collection capabilities, and help incident responders, he said.
"No matter how many steps you take, you are always going to have an incident," Carpenter said. "So you need to focus on response as well."
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A Vasas Akadémia egy 2007-ben létrejött intézmény, mely a budapesti Vasas Sport Club (1911) labdarúgó utánpótlás nevelésével foglalkozik. Az akadémiai rendszer elsősorban az élsportra fókuszál, elitképzést valósít meg, de a gyerekek élethosszig tartó sportolására való nevelését is nagyon fontos feladatnak tekinti.

A Vasas Akadémia célja, hogy részt vállaljon a magyar labdarúgás utánpótlás-nevelésében és magas színvonalon biztosítsa az ehhez szükséges feltételrendszert. A Vasas Akadémia a Magyar Labdarúgó Szövetség Klublicenc Szabályzat előírásainak megfelelően működtet és versenyeztet utánpótláscsapatokat az országos és a területi szövetség által kiírt versenyrendszerekben, különböző utánpótlás korosztályokban (U7-U19). A Vasas Akadémia 2011. december 9-étől Vasas Kubala Akadémia néven működik tovább.

Nyitott akadémiai modell
A labdarúgók képzése 6 éves kortól 19 éves korig, a főváros két kerületében (XIII. Fáy utca, II. Pasaréti út) párhuzamosan zajlik. A 2011/2012-es szezonban a Vasas mintegy 550 labdarúgóval rendelkezik. A képzési rendszerben jelenleg 18 korosztályos csapat 30 szakképzett edző (vezetőedzők, pályaedzők, kapusedzők, koordinációs edzők, stb.) felügyeletével vesz részt. A szakmai stáb minden tagja a szükséges licenc tanfolyamok birtokában dolgozik

A család az első
A Vasas Akadémia működésében elsődleges szempont a labdarúgók tanulmányainak és a felkészülésnek, valamint a versenyeztetésnek az összehangolása. Szakmai filozófiánk egyik sajátossága, hogy a képzés kizárólag a vidéki labdarúgók esetében épül bentlakásos rendszerre. Az igényes kollégiumi elhelyezés mindenki számára biztosított, de akinél ez megoldható, kifejezetten tanácsoljuk, hogy továbbra is családi körben töltse hétköznapjait. Ezzel a Vasas egyedüli sportszervezetként kínál alternatívát a zárt rendszerű akadémiai képzéssel  szemben.

Szakmai program
A Vasas szakmai programja elsősorban az utánpótlás labdarúgók elit képzésére fordít hangsúlyt, kiemelten kezeli a fiatal futballisták felkészítését egy professzionális labdarúgó pályafutásra. Egy több lépcsős kiválasztási folyamatot követően az elit színvonalú képzésben 12-15 éves kor között Pasaréten, míg 16-19 éves kor között Angyalföldön részesülnek az Akadémia labdarúgói.

Képzési filozófia címszavakban
 labdarúgót képzünk, embert nevelünk
 az élsportolói státuszt önként vállalt tevékenységnek tekintjük
 színvonalas és sokoldalú oktatás biztosítunk
 ez edzésenként akár sok száz labdaérintést jelenthet, amelyet a fejlődés egyik kulcsának tartunk
 sokszínű segédeszköz használatra van lehetőség
 nagy létszámú szakmai stábot foglalkoztatunk: lelkes, felkészült és céltudatos edzőket, jó pedagógiai érzékkel
 személyre és egyénre szabott tehetséggondozást adunk
 az emelt szintű egyéni képzésre külön hangsúlyt fektetünk
 hiszünk a nemzetközi versenyeztetésben
 fontos a klubhoz, csapathoz történő érzelmi kötődés kialakítása
 a 100 éves labdarúgó hagyomány ápolása

Létrejöttének háttere
1911. március 16-án alakult meg a Vas- és Fémmunkások Sportklubja. Ma 17 szakosztályt működtet a saját erejéből. A piros-kék színeket választó klub a "magyarországi vasmunkások szövetség" budapesti helyi csoportjának tagjaiból alakult meg. Alig egy év elteltével a labdarúgókhoz már csatlakoztak a birkózók és a kerékpározók is. Valamivel később az atléták, a kézilabdázók, sakkozók, tornászok, majd a természetbarátok bővítették a sportágak körét. 1945 után alakult meg többek között női a röplabda, illetve a férfi vízilabda is.

Labdarúgás Pasaréten
A 90-es évek közepén szállt be támogatóként a Vasas labdarúgó utánpótlás csapatok életébe az akkor már elismert üzleti vállalkozásként működő Euroleasing Rt. Sok-sok bajnoki cím és sikeres nemzetközi kupaszereplés mellett utánpótlás válogatottak és későbbi felnőtt válogatottak sora került ki a Vasas SC akkori játékoskereteiből. (pl: Vaskó Tamás, Feczesin Róbert, Demjén Gábor, Gyánó Szabolcs stb.) Az angyalföldi éveket egy hosszabb újpesti ( 2000-2003) és egy rövidebb ferencvárosi kitérő követte, majd az Euroleasing égisze alatt működő szakmai stáb kivonult az utánpótlás labdarúgás világából. Később kezdett körvonalazódni a Pasaréti Sportcentrum tervezete és egy profi utánpótlás műhely gondolata.

Vasas Akadémia
A Vasas Akadémia csapatai a Vasas Sport Club "elit" labdarúgó utánpótlás csapatai. Az ide bekerült ifjú labdarúgók feltett szándéka hogy egyszer profi labdarúgóvá váljanak. A Vasas Akadémia  mindenkori első korosztálya az országban egyedülálló módon az U12-es korcsoport. A Vasas SC az MKB-Euroleasing-gel karöltve 2007-ben lerakta az alapjait egy új típusú rendszernek. A magas színvonalú labdarúgóképzést megpróbálta összhangba hozni az általános iskolai és gimnáziumi oktatással.

Az akadémiai rendszerű képzés a nyugati futballkultúrákban bevett szokás. A legtehetségesebbnek tartott sportolók kerülhetnek be az akadémiára, többlépcsős kiválasztás után. A szűk értelemben vett labdarúgó tudáson kívül, az élettani adottságok, a mentális-pszichés alkalmasság is igen fontos tényező.

A Vasas Akadémia a lehető legmagasabb szintű képzést biztosítja sportolói számára. Az egyes korosztályokkal két edző, plusz kapusedző, plusz mozgáskoordinációs edző foglalkozik rendszeresen. A sportolók számára a sportoláshoz szükséges felszereléseket a klub biztosítja. Az gyerekek számára adott az állandó orvosi háttér, sőt még táplálkozásuk is sport dietetikus által összeállított étrend szerint történik. A fiatal labdarúgók a hazai bajnoki- és kupaküzdelmek mellett rendszeresen megmérkőznek Európa topcsapataival is. (pl. AC Milan, FC Bayern München...) A távol lakó sportolók számára biztosított a kollégiumi elhelyezés, míg a közelebb lakókat külön busz hozza-viszi az iskola és lakhelyük között. A fiatal labdarúgók a sport mellett a tanulásra is nagy figyelmet kell, hogy fordítsanak. Ennek érdekében klubunk külön pedagógusokat is alkalmaz, akik a délutáni órákban - edzés előtt és/vagy után - jól felszerelt tanulószobában segítenek a gyermekeknek a tanulásban.A Vasas Akadémia az U 12-es korosztálytól kezdve biztosítja emelt szintű képzését a sportolók számára. A képzés "oroszlánrésze" a Pasaréti Sportcentrumban történik, ahol a klub fiatalabb korosztályainak egy része is tanul.

A Labdarúgó Iskola ténylegesen 2005. augusztus 1-jén kezdte meg működését, ezt egy hosszú szervező munka előzte meg. A műfüves pálya építése mellett a megfelelő sportfelszerelések, egyéb praktikus kisegítő eszközök beszerzése és az edzői csapat felállítása komoly utánjárást igényelt. Kialakult hét csapat kerete. 2007 szeptemberében elindult a Vasas Akadémiai projektje, amelynek  a keretein belül a Diana utcai iskolában elindult az első saját labdarúgó osztály is. Az új rendszernek megfelelően U11-es korosztályig mind a Fáy utcai oldalon, mind a pasaréti oldalon párhuzamosan zajlik a képzés. U12-es korosztályban a két oldal legtehetségesebb játékosaiból és az országos válogató legügyesebb gyerekeiből állítjuk össze a friss akadémiai korosztályt.

A 2008-as év több szempontból is döntő jelentőségű volt az akadémia számára. Az 1995-ös csapat megnyerte a kiemelt országos nagypályás bajnokságot, valamint az 1996-os csapat két nagypályás nemzetközi tornát is megnyert nagyon komoly ellenfeleket megelőzve.

Jelenleg a Vasas Sport Club egyetlen fővárosi sportegyesületként saját maga kezeli három budapesti, állami tulajdonú létesítményét, sikeresen működteti azokat saját forrásból, és jelentős fejlesztéseket hajt végre illetve tervez végrehajtani a közeljövőben.

Hosszú tárgyalások eredményeként 2004 novemberében kelt az a szerződés, amelynek keretében a Kincstári Vagyonigazgatóság 49 évre átadta az egyesület által használt három sportingatlan vagyon kezelői jogait a Vasas SC-nek. A vagyonkezelői jog átvételével egy időben a Vasas SC Vasas Pasarét Kft. néven egy közös céget hozott létre az MKB-Euroleasing Rt.-vel. Az 50-50%-os tulajdonosi szerkezetű cég elsőrendű célja a Pasaréti úti sporttelep fejlesztése, fenntartása és az ottani szakosztályok támogatása- elsősorban az utánpótlásra koncentrálva. 2005 márciusa óta rengeteg fejlesztés történt meg a sporttelepen, többek között: műfüves pálya építése, rekortán futópályával, kosárlabda csarnok kialakítása, étterem kialakítása, új öltözők, fitnesz terem és konditerem építése stb. A Pasaréti Sportcentrumban kezdte meg 2005 nyarán a működését a Vasas Pasarét Labdarúgó Iskola, majd 2007 őszén a Vasas Akadémia.

A Fáy utcai Vasas központ fejlesztése elsősorban méreténél fogva igényli a legnagyobb idő- és munkafordítást. A sporttelep fejlesztéseinek első üteme 2008 májusában fejeződött be. A Vasas Uniqua Edzőközpont 6 műfüves és 1 füves pályával, új öltöző komplexummal épült meg, és a fejlesztések még tartanak. Új irodaépület, új kézilabda- és birkózócsarnok, 6-10 ezer fős labdarúgó-stadion jelenti a következő lépcsőfokot.

Utánpótláscsapatok versenyeztetése
 U19 MLSZ I. osztály
 U18 MLSZ I. osztály
 U17 MLSZ I. osztály
 U16 MLSZ I. osztály
 U15 MLSZ I. osztály
 U15 BLSZ U15
 U14 MLSZ II. osztály közép A
 U13 MLSZ I. osztály
 U13 BLSZ U13
 U12 MLSZ II. osztály közép A
 U11 BLSZ U12
 U11 BLSZ U12
 U10 Ligabajnokság
 U10 Ligabajnokság
 U9 Bozsik-program
 U9 Bozsik-program
 U8 Bozsik-program
 U8 Bozsik-program
 U7 Bozsik-program
 U7 Bozsik-program

A tehetséggondozás két fő pillérjét a magas edzői létszám és a kiemelt nemzetközi versenyeztetés adja. A Vasas labdarúgói a két saját rendezésű nagytornán (Vasas Intesa Sanpaolo Nemzetközi Gyermeklabdarúgó Torna, Farkas János Nemzetközi Utánpótlás Torna) túl, számtalan nemzetközi megmérettetésen bizonyíthatnak, ami egy szezon alatt csapatonként átlagosan 15 pályára lépést jelent.

Eredmények
 Olimpia: 40 arany-, 15 ezüst- és 32 bronzérem
 VB: 42 arany-, 62 ezüst- és 50 bronzérem.
 EB: 39 arany, 63 ezüst- és 109 bronzérem.
 BEK: 7 aranyérem
 KEK: 3 aranyérem
 Magyar Kupa: 36 aranyérem
 Felnőtt OB: 1447 aranyérem

Hazai eredmények
2006-2011 között az U12-19-es korosztályok különböző országos bajnokságokban összesen 13 dobogós helyezést értek el (ebből 3 bajnoki cím: 2008 U13, 2009 U 15, 2010 U15).

Nemzetközi eredmények
Az U15-ös csapat a 2010-es Premier Nike Cup-ban, Magyarországról egyedüli kvalifikáltként végzett a sorozat európai döntőjében az előkelő 8. helyen. Az U19-es csapat 2010-ben a Gothia Cup elnevezésű ifjúsági világtornán ezüstérmes lett.

Jegyzetek

További információk
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Magyar labdarúgócsapatok

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Why is there a laptop shortage?
Right now there's simply "more demand than we can possibly supply right now" for laptops, says, Stephen Baker, a consumer technology analyst with The NPD Group.
As you might expect, one reason for this is that so many people are working from home. People are buying new laptops to make a more comfortable work-from-home set-up, and some businesses are expecting that employees will have somewhere to work virtually even once their offices reopen, Baker adds. There are also more and more students — whether they be in kindergarten or college-aged — taking classes from home. Many schools are providing laptops to students free of charge for virtual classes, so individuals and school districts alike are basically competing against each other in the hunt for personal computers.
Another reason for the increase in demand is entertainment. PC (personal computer) screens are getting "nicer and bigger," Baker says, and there's been a significant increase in the amount of people who want the option to watch Netflix and other streaming services on their computers. Whereas before there were a lot more shared computers in households, more people now want their own screens.
On top of the heightened demand, the pandemic disrupted the computing industry's supply chains, says Nir Kshetri, a professor of management at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. In early 2020, the virus severely impacted manufacturing activities of global computing giants, like Apple. The industry was also hit hard by U.S. sanctions on some Chinese companies, Kshetri adds. Hefei Bitland Information Technology, for example, was included in the list of companies sanctioned in July due to human rights violations. The company works with Lenovo and HP.
Where can you buy a laptop now?
It's going to be pretty hard to find a new, low-cost laptop for a while. A laptop in the neighborhood of $500 and above is much easier to get your hands on these days, says Michael Bonebright, a consumer analyst with DealNews.com.
While many Chromebooks and low-price laptops continue to be listed as "out of stock" by major retailers, we did find some mid-price laptops in stock at the time of publishing, including options like these:
• HP 15" FHD Laptop, 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1: $599.99 at Amazon
• ASUS VivoBook Flip 14" i3 2-in-1 Touch Laptop: $399 at Walmart
• Lenovo Flex 5 14" 2-in-1 Laptop Touch Display, 81X20005US: $690 at Amazon
• HP Envy 13.3" FHD, Intel Core i5-1035G1: $699.99 at Walmart
Be aware, however, that laptops that are in stock one day may be sold out the next. One brand that has had laptops fairly consistently in stock is Apple — and its products don't come cheap. Buying a new MacBook from Apple or Amazon means it will get shipped to you pretty quickly but you'll pay around $1,000 or more. The 13-inch MacBook Air is starting at $999 if you buy new from Apple, though there are some back-to-school promotions available right now: Students and teachers can save up to $200 on certain MacBooks and iPads and get free AirPods via Apple's education pricing deals.
For the time being, many low-price laptops are on backorder and could take several months to arrive, Bonebright says. Products that are right in the sweet spot of what customers want to pay and have good reviews are probably out of stock at Amazon. In early 2020, retailers were promoting Black Friday-like deals on laptops, with prices starting under $100 for basic Chromebooks. These laptops, which use Google's Chrome operating system, have minimal storage, and are the go-to option for schools, have been very difficult to find in stock over the past few months. Many Chromebook models have been selling out really quickly, even at prices of $300 and above.
What this means is that you really need to be on top of products as they become available, and be ready to snag deals at a moment's notice. Consider setting up email notifications for deals sites like DealNews and NowInStock.net so you will be notified when an item is available.
Also, don't just stick with traditional sites and stores, but look around a bit. Sometimes you can find better deals from retailers like Adorama and Newegg, which sell tech from the companies you're likely looking for.
Baker says it's important to be flexible. The specific item from the specific brand you want may not be in supply — or may be too expensive — but there are almost always other options out there that will do the trick if you do your research.
Should you buy a used or refurbished laptop?
To save money on tech, you can buy items that are used or refurbished. There's an important distinction between the terms. Refurbished items may have been previously used (or returned to the retailer before they were used), and are then inspected and fixed up like new — ideally. Items listed as simply "used," on the other hand, usually haven't been taken apart and examined, let alone repaired, the way a refurbished product is supposed to be.
When buying used tech, you have to do extra homework to make sure it's actually what you are being promised. Bonebright recommends avoiding random sellers posting used laptops for sale at casual marketplaces, like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. "It's really difficult to know that a product will arrive in good condition," he says.
Julie Ramhold, another consumer analyst with DealNews.com, says shopping on eBay can be trustworthy, as long as you check the seller ratings before you bid or buy. The site recently launched a page specifically for its refurbished items called "Certified Refurbished," which sells products that have been inspected, cleaned and refurbished by the manufacturer or a vendor approved by the manufacturer. A seller rating on the site can give some insight into how many shoppers had positive experiences with the seller. Buying from a third-party seller via Amazon's marketplace is another option as long as you — again — check out the seller.
"Don't forget to look for open-box items as well," Ramhold adds. "There's a chance you could find a like-new laptop with a decent discount."
"Open-box" describes goods in working order that a customer returned, and a seller inspected and put up for resale. Best Buy often sells "open-box" tech, as do other major retailers and individual sellers. Again, it's important to evaluate who the seller is — so you can seek compensation or a return if there's a problem.
"Used" electronics are also sometimes sold by certified online retailers like Adorama. This seller gives a grade to each used item, from N ("brand new and never used") to E+ ("may have slight wear") to F ("item works with certain malfunctions"). Read the detailed description for each item carefully, so you know what you're buying. The good thing is that everything sold used on Adorama comes with a 30-day no-questions-asked return policy.
In general, buying refurbished items from a certified retailer can be a safer bet, especially when the seller is offering a warranty and return policy that's just as good as buying new.
How to buy a refurbished MacBook or laptop
Something refurbished by the manufacturer is typically going to be in "like new" condition and come with a good warranty. You can shop for refurbished items directly on many company sites, like Apple's certified refurbished page or Dell's refurbished outlet, and you can save $200 or so on some refurbs (MacBooks, for example).
If instead you buy an item refurbished by a third party, it might not come in the same "new" condition, and the warranty might be limited (or nonexistent).
Amazon uses the term "Renewed" for its refurbished items, and the company says this category of goods has been tested and inspected. They also come with a 90-day replacement or refund policy if the item doesn't work as expected.
Tons of reputable retailers have eBay stores with listings for refurbished tech. Bonebright recommends only buying from storefronts for brands you've heard of, like Best Buy. Although eBay can feature good deals on refurbished laptops, be sure to check the warranty and product condition before you purchase.
Woot.com, an Amazon subsidiary, has had some refurbished Chromebooks recently. Woot is a daily deals site, Bonebright says, so the inventory changes rapidly and sales can disappear in a flash. (The Intel Dual-Core Chromebook, for example, was on sale at Woot starting at $349.99 while we were researching this story, but it's likely to be sold out by the time you're reading this.)
"They have some of the best prices if you can catch it," he adds.
And remember: laptops will not be out of stock forever. November should be a much better time to shop for laptops, Bonebright says. There will be less demand because students will be settled into virtual schooling, and Black Friday sales will pop up.
Overall, Bonebright says, "If you can afford to wait for a laptop, please wait for a laptop."
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Referee classes are ususally held during the summer and winter between seasons. At other times if we have enough candidates ready to do a class we could hold one during the season. Grade 8 and Grade 9 entry classes are run together, though the online parts and the tests are different. The eligibility for each class is based on age. If you are 14 years old or less, you have to take the Grade 9 course. If you are 15 years old or older you would take the Grade 8 class. There is a possibility that in 2019 the Grade 9 class may be eliminated, however there will still be age restrictions on what a younger grade 8 referee can do.
The current cost of doing a referee course is $90. Add another $50-100 in uniforms and equipment you will need to get for a picture of your startup costs. Once you become a referee, you have to renew your registration every year. This can be done in the Winter or Summer, though the Summer is best since new rules ususally go into effect in June. Your registration expires on December 31st each year.
Registration for the courses is done online at gareferees.com. You can select the type of course that you want to do and select the date and location where you want to do it. All courses of the same type are the same regardless of the location where you do it. If you want to referee in Fayetteville, but the only course that's on a date convenient to you is being held in Macon, you can take that course and still ref in Fayetteville once you have completed it.
The course itself consists of an online session in which you are taught the Laws of the Game. This is done on your own and will take up to two hours or so. Next is a test which is also done online. You have to pass it, though you get three tries. The biggest failing is for sudents who don't take the test seriously and rush through it. It's an open book test. Take your time, use the Laws of the Game book to help you correctly answer the questions. The last part of the course is the in person session. This is seven hours long with a one hour lunch break. At least half of that time is spent outside on the field. If you have not completed the online parts you will not be allowed to take the in person part.
Below is a form that you can fill out if you want more information on referee classes. You may not get an immediate response but once referee classes become available or if it looks like there is enough interest to set up a mid-season class, you will be notified.


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Brandon was killed bye someone who was his same age. It's sad to say that when i tell his story that most people seem to think it was gang related because he died at a young age and a a very violent death. This was not the case with Brandon, i hate defending him like he was the bad person, when he was a victim. Like they say at the wrong place at the wrong time. My son was a very caring, kind giving, loving, respectful, young man. he was the type to open your doors, carry your groceries in for you, yes mamm kind of kid. yeah he had some faults who didnt or dont. But im glad i taught him some manners when alot of other young kids just run wild. I dont have any regrets or anything left undone or said to him. He will be missed bye so many who cared for him.


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AN URGENT CCDS MESSAGE: Take Action Now to Stop War with Iran!
Dear CCDS members and friends
Trump's assassination of Iran's military commander Qassem Soleimani has escalated with the news that missiles have been launched on U.S. bases in Iraq. We are at a "grave and serious moment" in the words of Rep. Barbara Lee.
Trump's crazed plot to distract the public's attention from his impeachment and pending trial in the Senate is putting U.S. troops in harm's way. If the escalation continues, the safety of the entire world is at stake with the use of nuclear weapons an ever-present danger. We must do all we can to stop this madness.
CCDS is urging turn-out for protests on Thursday, January 9th. See below a message from MoveOn.org. If your area is not holding a protest, work to organize one. All hands on deck.
On Wednesday, January 8th at 8 PM ET, a national strategy call will take place organized by MoveOn, Indivisible and others. Join the call if at all possible.
CCDS National Executive Committee
Dear MoveOn member,
Just as we were about to hit send on this email about nationwide anti-war protests Thursday, alarming news broke that Iran has launched an attack on the American al-Asad air base in Iraq in response to Donald Trump's reckless, illegal provocations. News is continuing to develop, but it's already clear that the following email has become even more important.
Assassinations don't make us safer. Tonight's attack is clear evidence of that. And that is why on Thursday, we will join together for a day of action across the country to protest and say #NoWarWithIran.
Trump's unhinged foreign policy has needlessly endangered the lives of U.S. troops and Iraqi, Iranian, and countless other civilians.
We will not be led into another illegal war.
No War With Iran Nationwide Events
Join us on Thursday, January 9 for a #NoWarWithIran demonstration near you and make the anti-war majority in this country visible.
Don't see an event near you? Sign up to host one.
People in the United States and across the globe are tired of war, from the military families who have seen multiple generations in the same conflicts, to the Iranian, Iraqi and Afghani families in the United States who worry for their loved ones back home.
We've learned our lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan and Yemen and global endless war. We will not be led into another costly, unnecessary war of choice. We will not allow our neighbors to be targeted by law enforcement. We will not be divided.
On Thursday, January 9, join MoveOn, Indivisible, Win Without War, the National Iranian American Council and About Face: Veterans Against The War to say #NoWarWithIran and oppose Trump's war—and spread the word!
Already, we've seen Trump's actions unleash xenophobia, with Iranian-Americans detained at the border in Washington state and asked about their political allegiance. That's not the country we want to build in 2020. And tonight we've seen a dangerous response to these actions.
Where Trump acts with ignorance, fear, war, and moral weakness, we will show up with diplomacy and political courage. We are the majority, we stand united, and we oppose Trump's war with Iran.
–Kate, Eric, Reggie, Jayne, and the rest of the team
P.S. Also, join us on Wednesday January 8th for a national strategy call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT to hear from Senator Elizabeth Warren, Representative Barbara Lee, foreign policy experts, MoveOn leaders, and more to learn how we can take action together to prevent another endless war.
P.P.S. And say you'll be there Thursday to make the anti-war majority in this country visible!
Want to support our work? The MoveOn community will work every moment, day by day and year by year, to resist Trump's agenda, contain the damage, defeat hate with love, and begin the process of swinging the nation's pendulum back toward sanity, decency, and the kind of future that we must never give up on. And to do it we need your support, now more than ever. Will you stand with MoveOn?
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Posted on January 8, 2020 Author carldavidsonCategories CCDS Statements, Iran, Militarism, War and Peace
CCDS JOINS PEACE FORCES IN SAYING 'NO WAR WITH IRAN'
The Committees of Correspondence for Democracy and Socialism (CCDS) joins with progressive, peace, and socialist movements everywhere in condemning the United States assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani on January 3, 2020. We endorse the statements below by the United States Peace Council and Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). We also support the protest demonstrations against the illegal and immoral US assassination that were held January 4, 2020 all across the United States in over 80 communities with thousands of participants. We wish to express our solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of Iranian and Iraqi citizens who also mobilized against this act of war by the United States.
We condemn this political assassination as one more terrible crime committed by US imperialism and US capital in a generations-long history of attacks on the rights, land, and sovereignty of the peoples of the Middle East in the drive to obtain oil and other resources for US multi-national corporations and the US capitalist system.
We agree with the coalition of peace forces who organized the protest rallies on January 4 that along with the violations of international law and morality that we, in the United States, have a responsibility to organize a large peace and anti-intervention movement to stop US war aims, or this war will "engulf the whole region and could quickly turn into a global conflict of unpredictable scope and potentially the gravest consequences."
We in CCDS join with our brothers and sisters at home and abroad in demanding:
No War Against Iran
The Elimination of Crippling Economic Sanctions Against Iran.
The Withdrawal of United States Military Forces and Bases, and the End to Arms Transfers in the Region
And a Qualitative Shift From Militarism to Diplomacy in Relations With the World
National Executive Committee
Committees of Correspondence for Democracy and Socialism (CCDS)
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Posted on January 6, 2020 January 6, 2020 Author stevewCategories CCDS Statements, Iran, Militarism, War and Peace
Sleepwalking into a Big War
Soldiers rehearsing for this year's 9 May Victory Day parade in Moscow Sefa Karacan / Anadolu Agency / Getty
West fearful as it loses military advantage
The major powers are planning for war and claim that's the best way to defend against war. Will this mutual hawkishness lead to armed conflict?
by Michael T Klare
As the US presidential race approaches its climax and European officials ponder the implications of the UK's Brexit vote, public discussion of security affairs is largely confined to strategies for combating international terrorism. Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are trying to persuade voters of their superior qualifications to lead this battle, while European leaders scramble to bolster their countries' defences against homegrown extremists. But though talk of terrorism fills the news media and the political space, it is secondary in the conversations of generals, admirals and defence ministers: it's not low-level conflict that commands their attention but rather what they call 'big wars' — large-scale, high-level conflict with great-power adversaries like Russia and China. Such major conflicts, long considered most unlikely, are now deemed 'plausible' by western military strategists, who claim that urgent steps are needed to deter and, if necessary, prevail in such engagements.
This development, overlooked by the media, has serious consequences, starting with heightened tension between Russia and the West, each eyeing the other in the expectation of a confrontation. More worrying is the fact that many politicians believe that war is not only possible, but may break out at any moment — a view that historically has tended to precipitate military responses where diplomatic solutions might have been possible.
The origins of this thinking can be found in the reports and comments of senior military officials (typically at professional meetings and conferences). 'In both Brussels and Washington, it has been many years since Russia was a focus of defence planning' but that 'has now changed for the foreseeable future,' states one such report, summarising the views at a workshop organised in 2015 by the Institute of National Strategic Studies (INSS), a branch of the US National Defence University. The report says that as a result of Russian aggression in Crimea and eastern Ukraine, many defence experts 'can now envision a plausible pathway to war' and this, in turn, 'has led defence planners to recognise the need for renewed focus of the possibility of confrontation and conflict with Moscow' (1).
'A return to great power competition'
Such a conflict would be most likely to occur on NATO's eastern front, encompassing Poland and the Baltic states, and would be fought with high-tech conventional weapons. But these planners also postulate that it could encompass Scandinavia and the Black Sea region, and might escalate into the nuclear realm. So US and European strategists are calling for a build-up of western military capabilities in all of these regions and for moves to enhance the credibility of NATO's tactical nuclear options (2). A recent article in the NATO Review calls for the increased inclusion of nuclear-capable aircraft in future NATO military exercises, to create uncertainty in Russian minds about the point at which NATO commanders might order nuclear strikes to counter any Russian breakthrough on the eastern front (and presumably deter such an assault) (3).
This way of thinking, though confined until recently to military academies and thinktanks, has begun to shape government policy in significant and alarming ways. We see this in the new US defence budget, in decisions adopted at the NATO summit in July, and in the UK's July decision to renew the Trident nuclear missile programme.
US defence secretary Ash Carter said the new budget 'marks a major inflection point for the Department of Defence.' Whereas the department had been focused in recent years 'on large-scale counter-insurgency operations,' it must now prepare for 'a return to great power competition,' possibly involving all-out conflict with a 'high-end enemy' such as Russia or China. These countries, Carter declared, 'are our most stressing competitors,' possessing advanced weapons that could neutralise some US advantages. To overcome this challenge, 'we must have — and be seen to have — the ability to impose unacceptable costs on an advanced aggressor that will either dissuade them from taking provocative action or make them deeply regret it if they do' (4).
In the short term, this will require urgent action to bolster US capacity to counter a potential Russian assault on NATO positions in eastern Europe. Under its European Reassurance Initiative, the Pentagon will spend $3.4bn in fiscal 2017 to deploy an extra armoured combat brigade in Europe and to pre-position the arms and equipment for yet another brigade. To bolster US strength over the long term, there would be greater US spending on high-tech conventional weapons needed to defeat a high-end enemy, such as advanced combat aircraft, surface ships and submarines. Carter noted that, on top of this, 'the budget also invests in modernising our nuclear deterrent' (5). It's hard not to be struck by echoes of the cold war.
Continue reading Sleepwalking into a Big War
Posted on September 10, 2016 September 10, 2016 Author carldavidsonCategories Long War, Militarism, Terrorism, War and Peace


We had a really nice weekend, though baby Steven was still under the weather. He rallied a few times, but spent most of the weekend in mama or daddy's arms (or on our backs).
The weather was beautiful and warm all weekend, and we got to eat our first meals of the year on the porch. Somehow, eating outside is more relaxing. We eat in the shade of new leaves, surrounded by blooms with gentle (usually) breezes. Right now, there are no insects to bite our legs either. Also, we don't seem to mind when children jump up to look over the railing at trees or birds, or if someone leaves mid-meal to ride their bike up and down the porch. We just sit and enjoy the time. I really love it.
Ice cream on the porch is great.
Ice cream in mama or daddy's lap is even better.
The older three children made sketch books on Saturday. I sewed paper together and they designed the covers with plants they stamped on to watercolor paper. Hythe did not want anything on his cover, but he did fill two pages with drawing of pear and apple tree saplings. Anne and Evva drew a few flower they found outside and we had a good time identifying the parts of a flower. Despite my degree in biology, I got pistil and stamen mixed up for a few minutes and thoroughly confused Anne. Evva even wrote a poem for one of her flowers. This was a fun project.
On Sunday, we took all the children, and a few of their friends, on a hike up to the waterfall above our house. Hythe has named it the "Frozen Waterfall", because as he says, "that's its name even when it is not frozen." We saw a few wildflowers and a beautiful view at the top. The children cooled off in the dripping water at the top.
I also snuck off on Sunday evening to get a few tomato and pepper plants (from my sister- and brother-in-laws' farm) because it is so warm I think I could plant them this week in the garden!
Hope your week is great. Our has started a little rough, with a visit to the doctor with the boys and diagnoses of "strep throat" for one and "I don't know what is wrong with him, but he seems to be getting better" for the other.
Just stopped by via soulemama. I hope your week gets better! We also had a little trip to the doctor this week. I feel your pain. Lovely photos!


Meet Kimberly, a second-year Denver Broncos Cheerleader.
What does being a DBC mean to you?** Being a DBC means being that you are strong, smart and athletic, but most importantly a role model for the younger generation growing up in the Denver community. Being able to give back in such an inspiring and unique way is extremely rewarding and a truly once in a lifetime opportunity that I will cherish forever.
Tell us about the first concert you've ever been to? JoJo! She performed at the Pepsi Center during a gymnastics exhibit.
If there were a movie made about your life, which celebrity would you want to play you? Who would play your parents? Mila Kunis for me, Steve Martin for my dad, and Diane Keaton for my mom.
What is your dream vacation destination? Santorini, Greece; Amalfi Coast, Italy; Croatia, Bali, and Africa! I love to travel!
Any hidden talents or tricks you can do? I won a pull up contest once in high school.
When did you first start dancing/cheerleading? I started dancing when I was around 10 years old.
In 10 years I see myself… Living somewhere on a beach working my dream job as a Nurse Anesthetist, with a family and my dog, Brody.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be an Olympic gymnast, or a dolphin/animal trainer.
What advice would you give your younger self? Dream big, work hard, and don't sweat the small stuff.


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Following Beijing (2009), the Salt Institute in cooperation with international salt associations organized the 10th World Salt Symposium in Park City, Utah, USA, in June 2018.
The World Symposia on Salt specialize in reporting and discussing progress of the latest development and views of the world's salt industry. They use to cover the whole spectrum of subjects dealing with the science, engineering, technology, economics and history of all type of salts.
The participants of the Symposium had also the opportunity to attend more than twenty, very interesting poster presentations at the conference Poster Session.
Worth mentioning is Mr. Morton Satin's key contribution to 'Salt and Health' issues. The Salt Guru! A lifetime dedicated to science and applied nutrition!
Liying Sui described the current situation of Artemia resources in Bohai Bay solar saltworks, China.
Nikolaos Korovessis reported on the role of the ciliate protozoan Fabrea Salina in solar salt production.
George Hotos presented a survey of the impressive assemblage of organisms exist in Messologhi saltworks, Greece. Protists, cyanobacteria, rotifers and crustacea.
Xin Naihong reported on the increase of saltworks output through algae Dunaliella Salina culture (Poster presentation).


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Jeff Fisher vs. Vince Young: For Those Of You Not Scoring At Home
By Barking Carnival Staff Nov 22, 2010, 12:56am CST
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No, this isn't a shout out to all the married dudes out there.
This is merely an attempt to set the record straight after the latest, and perhaps final dust-up between Jeff Fisher and Vince Young.
First the background, evidently Vince Young injures a thumb against Washington today, after going 12-16 for nearly 200 yards and a near 100 point passer rating. After taping the thumb up and wanting, let me repeat, fucking wanting, and begging coach Fisher to get back into a tight game, Vince Young is relegated to the bench by the Titan's head man in favor of Rusty Smith. Yes, FAU's Rusty Smith.
Smith promptly goes 2-9 with a pick that cost the Titans a chance at a game winning overtime field goal, and ultimately the game. Back in the lockerroom, word from people in the Titan's organization is that Vince Young basically told Fisher to fuck himself and then left the lockerroom before the postgame press-conference and interviews would commence.
Of course Fisher as he's prone to do, used the bully-pulpit to flay Vince Young and claim the QB walked out on his team. Fisher goes on to say that Young had a season ending injury and his actions meant he wouldn't be the Titan's starting QB going forward.
Uh, okay. So your star QB is throwing warm up spirals on the sideline in an effort to get back into the fight and you throw him under the bus? Hmmm, makes sense coming from guy who would appear at a public event in the enemy's jersey saying he wore the jersey because he wanted to know what a winner felt like 6 games into an 0-6 season. Oh, then he starts Vince Young and the team goes 8-2 down the stretch.
Since 2006, Jeff Fisher has a 14-18 record with anyone other than Young starting at QB. With Vince Young at the helm, Fisher and the Titans are 26-9. Keep in mind this record was compiled with a wide receiver corp that is regarded as one of the worst units in the National Football League. Still that didn't stop VY from having a passer rating in the 90's.
Of course that is lost on talking heads like Tony Dungy shown above who seem to be falling all over themselves to back Fisher when circumstances and numbers tell a much different tale. Dungy even says that there's no way Fisher is in the wrong because there isn't a coach in the NFL that has his players' backs more than Fish. Given the above photograph, I find this "objective" statement to be a bit dubious.
I also find it funny that Young gets a worse rap than QB's that text their junk to sideline reporters, throw coaches under the bus constantly, and have tearful retirement speeches on a near annual basis. I also find it repulsive that purported rapists get a fairer shake playing the QB position than a guy that just wants to win even if he is a bit immature.
Look, VY isn't going to be confused with Jimmy Carter in terms of diplomacy. He's not one for organizational politics. But I can't help but wonder what kind of margin for error he'd have with that passer rating or winning percentage if he had come out of Kinkaide instead of Madison. Or simply had a head coach without a USC's little man's complex.
Here's to seeing Young at a place that will take advantage of his talents and mitigate maturity issues, in other words, an organization that is serious about winning football games. Miami and Denver would be a great place to land.


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MARK EISENMANN
Mark Eisenmann, 58, of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, passed away on August 31, 2020, after an extended illness. Mark was born on October 9,1961, in Belleville, Illinois, to Roy and Mary Eisenmann.
He married Kathleen Eisenmann on June 13, 1992. Mark spent the majority of his life living in the Madison, Wisconsin, area. He was a graduate of LaFollette High School, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and Edgewood College's MBA program. Mark spent his professional career in finance and was heavily involved in local government as both a volunteer and elected official. In his spare time, he was an avid outdoorsman, silent sport enthusiast, and woodworker.
Mark ended his professional career with honor, receiving the 2019 Distinguished Service award from the North American Securities Administrators Association and retiring as a senior securities examiner with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions in August 2019. Mark believed sincerely in the value of public service, volunteering as a member of the Village of New Glarus Light & Water Commission before being elected to the Village of New Glarus Board as both a member and, subsequently, as Village President.
Mark was a life-long outdoorsman hunting and fishing with friends and family along with his beloved Labrador Retrievers. He was a consummate athlete and an expert downhill skier. Mark and Kathy spent 25-30 days each winter skiing both in Wisconsin and Colorado. Mark was probably the original DIYer, building most of the furniture in their home and always puttering with his tools in the garage.
Mark is survived by his wife, Kathleen; his mother, Mary; his sisters, Jean (Bob) Gilles and Mary (Russ) LaFrombois and their families; and numerous friends and extended family members.
Mark was predeceased by his father, Roy.
In accordance with Mark's wishes, and as a result of the pandemic, there will be no public memorial service.
Memorials may be made to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, https://cholangiocarcinoma.org/donate/; Mayo Clinic Foundation, https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donateMC; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Foundation, https://www.sswsc.org/support/donate-now; and the Village of New Glarus Park and Recreation Department.
Mark and Kathy want to thank all Mark's caregivers for their support, care, and concern over the course of Mark's illness.
The family appreciates the final arrangements provided by Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills.
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Romans 8:7 For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot.
When we live for our own desires, we won't let anything get in the way of what we want when we want it. That includes God. It's impossible to choose worldly pleasure as a way of life and also submit to God.
The truth is, if life is lived for self, then God is an enemy because He calls us to lose ourselves for His sake. We can't hold on to everything we desire and still seek to please Him. Let's visit that thought again with a new emphasis. We CAN'T hold onto the selfish desires of our heart and still follow God. It's not possible!
Yet, so many people try to do this. So many Christians who have truly been saved by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ still try to live according to their own wants and perceived needs. The very thought of putting aside those desires to seek out what God wants is offensive. Do you see how this makes one hostile toward God? When you think God is trying to take your stuff away, you fight Him. That's not the way of the Christ follower.
Submission to God means seeking first what He wants. The good news is, He knows better than we do what's good for us anyway. The things we hold onto are nothing compared to what He has for us if we obey and let Him lead. If you're holding on, give this a try: let go and ask what God wants for you.
Let us consider that for a moment. In Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "You don't have a soul. You are a Soul. You have a body." You see, the soul and the body represent a special relationship with each other. Though one may be able to exist without the other, the body is ultimately created as a vessel for the soul, yet it is not the body that defines the soul, but rather the soul that gives its value to everything the body does, and is. Faith can exist without works, yet those works, much like the soul to the body, give faith its inherent value, its intrinsic worth in the most basic and fundamental of ways.
How then do we love? How then do we serve as the effective disciple? This itself is easily answered by our blessed Savior Himself, "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.… whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me." (Matthew 25:31-46) It is to look at the world, to see the need around you with clear eyes, and, as Christ Jesus Himself had done, answer the call in patience, kindness, gentleness and self-control.
In the end, nothing can save us short of the faith that we have. Yet it is the character and the nature of our faith that it is the God who judges the heart who holds a power over us. Consider rightly the Lord's admonition to the prophet, "My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water." (Jeremiah 2:13) Are we, as the disciples of a living God to define our own faith, and thereby seek to build our own vessels for it, ones that seek to hold faith but are cracked and broken, with the dwindling waters it holds stagnate? Or are we to pour forth living waters with fresh springs of the Lord that quench the longing thirst of the spirit and the soul?
Let your faith be a vessel for love and the works thereof. See the world as it is, a place in desperate need of healing and hope, and let the soul of your faith shine as the means of love for others. In this way we can be the effective disciple, the effective believer God and Christ intend for us to be through the power and the strength of the Spirit working through us.
Have you been born again? What happened the first time you were born? Did you have anything to do with it? When your mother and father conceived you, were you in control of the decision to be born? What about in your spiritual rebirth? Did you have any control of the decision to be reborn?
It's worth viewing the words chosen by the Holy Spirit as He inspired the writers of the Bible as intentional and meaningful. Even the more metaphorical phrases have deep meaning. It's no coincidence that the Bible speaks of someone who is saved as being "born again". Just as we couldn't choose to be born, we can't choose to be reborn. God made us alive spiritually by giving us a new life (Ephesians 2:5). He gives us a new heart. He gives us the right to be adopted as His children by being born again (John 1:12-13). It's a gift, and we had nothing to do with it. We didn't earn it and we sure didn't deserve it.
Regeneration is a secret act of God in which He gives us new spiritual life. Whereas once the Gospel was foolishness to us (1 Corinthians 1:18), through His work in us it begins to make sense and we are drawn to it (Romans 1:16). This is because we have been given a new understanding and a new heart that longs for God. Regeneration brings us from spiritual death to life. Now we have the ability to possess the saving faith required to respond to the Gospel by accepting Christ. This is all a gift of God as He pours out His grace on us.
How can a disciple continuously walk the path set before him/her? How can we know what way is right so that we don't step to the right or to the left of the perfect course God has for us? We've been given a navigator, an internal guide to keep us from wandering.
Jesus walked side by side with His disciples while ministering on the earth. They had a perfect picture of what God wanted for them, but even then they were not perfectly walking on the right path. Even with Jesus among them they made a lot of bad choices. But now in our time we don't even have Him walking among us. If they got it wrong on so many occasions, what hope do we have?
Jesus didn't go away and leave us alone. For a time He instructed His disciples to wait, but then when they received the Holy Spirit they were filled with power. They had been sent the third person of the Trinity to dwell within each of them. He guides, He comforts, He convicts. A disciple hears God's voice within and knows it well. When the Spirit speaks, the disciple listens. It's a way of life.
How can I lead someone to Christ through my witness? It's intimidating to think about someone's salvation hinging on whether or not they submit to Christ based on our testimony about Him. But when we focus on our part of it, we lose sight of the fact that it's not up to us to convert souls. Our job is to witness for Christ, it's the work of the Holy Spirit to get people to respond. We're not ultimately responsible for the decision made.
The gospel of Jesus Christ is the power for salvation. It's not in what we say, it's in the power God has given through the work of Jesus on the cross that people are saved. Sometimes even if we mess up the message completely, a person will still respond to the gospel. It's that powerful.
But we're not off the hook in the work that needs to be done. Yes, salvation is found in the gospel and a person's response to it, but they won't hear the truth if we don't present it. They can't respond to the Good News if it isn't delivered. Our lives are lived as a witness and our testimony is given so that people may know the gospel and all it means for their lives. The gospel is the power, but we're the conduit by which that power gets plugged into souls.


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The United Nations is the one international organization with the reach and vision capable of solving global problems. The United Nations Foundation links the UN's work with others around the world, mobilizing the energy and expertise of business and non-governmental organizations to help the UN tackle issues including climate change, global health, peace and security, women's empowerment, poverty eradication, energy access, and U.S.-UN relations.
United Nations Recruitment 2021
Job Title: Administrative Assistant G6
Job Opening Number: 21-Administration-RCS-167603-R-Abuja (X)
Department / Office: Resident Coordinator System
Staffing Exercise: N/A
Within delegated authority, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
Human Resources Management:
Initiates, reviews, processes and follows-up on actions related to the administration of the unit's human resource activities, e.g., recruitment of consultants, placement, ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures.
Responds to enquiries and provides information and advice to staff regarding their entitlements, administrative procedures, processes and practices, conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations.
Oversees the maintenance of vacancy announcement files and keeps track of status of vacancy announcements. Reviews and processes personnel actions through Umoja.
Monitors staffing table and prepare relevant statistical data/charts.
Budget and Finance:
Assists in the preparation and review of financial and human resource proposals/requirements. Consolidates budget/work programme with respect to Headquarters' budget, trust funds, grants, LMRs and procurement.
Monitors expenditures and compares with approved budget; prepares adjustments as necessary.
Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.
Assists in preparation of budget performance submissions and finalization of budget performance reports, analysing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures
Prepares or customizes financial reports from Umoja system generated reports.
Co-ordinates with other finance and budget staff on related issues during preparation of budget reports.
General Administration:
Drafts routine correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant administrative, financial audit, personnel matters.
Coordinates extensively with service units and liaises frequently with internal team members both at Headquarters and in the field.
Maintains office filing system in accordance with established systems including inventory of files;
May be responsible for guiding, training, and supervising the work of more junior General Service staff.
Acts as a focal point for Umoja requisitioner and petty cash custodian for the Country Office
Provide support to office operations by coordinating and monitoring relevant business processes, procedures and activities, especially paying attention to detail and adhering to deadlines
Provide support to the Operations Management Team (OMT) in the formulation and implementation of UNCT decisions in respect to Business Operations Strategy (BoS), Common Premises and Common Back Office.
Performs other related administrative duties, as required (e.g., operational travel programme; monitoring accounts and payment to vendors and individual contractors for services; physical space planning; identification of office technology needs and maintenance of equipment, software and systems; organizing and coordinating incoming missions, seminars, conferences and translations).
Contract Administration / Procurement:
Provides operational coordination and administrative services in Umoja, to support procurement projects and activities, following standard processes; raise requests for goods, services, and hiring of consultants/individual contractors
Inspects and receipts goods/services received against the purchase order, invoices provided by the contractor and perform asset management activities
Processes the payment of contractors' invoices and monitor payments upon satisfactory receipt and performance
Prepares and processes all UN forms and permissions for contractual and work Unit, Section or Service UN staff, including: UN grounds passes, property passes, UN parking permits, swipe-card access and door keys.
Reviews and prepares requirements and scope of work and specifications of goods and services and necessary documentations in consultation with relevant stakeholders
Coordinates with day-to-day administration of contracts between the UN and external contractors for goods and services
Maintains internal files and relevant documentations for procurement activities
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat.
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area is required.
Work experience with an Enterprise Resources Planning system, such as Umoja or similar, is desirable.
Work experience with the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
"Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and " Knowledge of equals a rating of' confident" in two of the four areas.
Professionalism:
Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management, etc.
Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. ·
Planning & Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Commitment To Continious Learning:
Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
How to Apply for United Nations Recruitment
Applicants who have not passed the GGST at the time of application may be invited for the test after submitting an application.
Appointment against this post is on a local basis and is open for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension subject to legislative body funding availability.
This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules.
All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country.
A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position
Application Deadline 17th November 2021.
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Practice of tracheostomy in patients with acute respiratory failure related to COVID–19 – Insights from the PRoVENT–COVID study
PRoVENT–COVID Collaborative Group
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Objective: Invasively ventilated patients with acute respiratory failure related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) potentially benefit from tracheostomy. The aim of this study was to determine the practice of tracheostomy during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020 in the Netherlands, to ascertain whether timing of tracheostomy had an association with outcome, and to identify factors that had an association with timing. Methods: Secondary analysis of the 'PRactice of VENTilation in COVID–19' (PRoVENT–COVID) study, a multicenter observational study, conducted from March 1, 2020 through June 1, 2020 in 22 Dutch intensive care units (ICU) in the Netherlands. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients receiving tracheostomy; secondary endpoints were timing of tracheostomy, duration of ventilation, length of stay in ICU and hospital, mortality, and factors associated with timing. Results: Of 1023 patients, 189 patients (18.5%) received a tracheostomy at median 21 [17 to 28] days from start of ventilation. Timing was similar before and after online publication of an amendment to the Dutch national guidelines on tracheostomy focusing on COVID–19 patients (21 [17–28] vs. 21 [17–26] days). Tracheostomy performed ≤ 21 days was independently associated with shorter duration of ventilation (median 26 [21 to 32] vs. 40 [34 to 47] days) and higher mortality in ICU (22.1% vs. 10.2%), hospital (26.1% vs. 11.9%) and at day 90 (27.6% vs. 14.6%). There were no patient demographics or ventilation characteristics that had an association with timing of tracheostomy. Conclusions: Tracheostomy was performed late in COVID–19 patients during the first wave of the pandemic in the Netherlands and timing of tracheostomy possibly had an association with outcome. However, prospective studies are needed to further explore these associations. It remains unknown which factors influenced timing of tracheostomy in COVID–19 patients.
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PRoVENT–COVID Collaborative Group (2022). Practice of tracheostomy in patients with acute respiratory failure related to COVID–19 – Insights from the PRoVENT–COVID study. Pulmonology, 28(1), 18-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pulmoe.2021.08.012
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N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2021
N2 - Objective: Invasively ventilated patients with acute respiratory failure related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) potentially benefit from tracheostomy. The aim of this study was to determine the practice of tracheostomy during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020 in the Netherlands, to ascertain whether timing of tracheostomy had an association with outcome, and to identify factors that had an association with timing. Methods: Secondary analysis of the 'PRactice of VENTilation in COVID–19' (PRoVENT–COVID) study, a multicenter observational study, conducted from March 1, 2020 through June 1, 2020 in 22 Dutch intensive care units (ICU) in the Netherlands. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients receiving tracheostomy; secondary endpoints were timing of tracheostomy, duration of ventilation, length of stay in ICU and hospital, mortality, and factors associated with timing. Results: Of 1023 patients, 189 patients (18.5%) received a tracheostomy at median 21 [17 to 28] days from start of ventilation. Timing was similar before and after online publication of an amendment to the Dutch national guidelines on tracheostomy focusing on COVID–19 patients (21 [17–28] vs. 21 [17–26] days). Tracheostomy performed ≤ 21 days was independently associated with shorter duration of ventilation (median 26 [21 to 32] vs. 40 [34 to 47] days) and higher mortality in ICU (22.1% vs. 10.2%), hospital (26.1% vs. 11.9%) and at day 90 (27.6% vs. 14.6%). There were no patient demographics or ventilation characteristics that had an association with timing of tracheostomy. Conclusions: Tracheostomy was performed late in COVID–19 patients during the first wave of the pandemic in the Netherlands and timing of tracheostomy possibly had an association with outcome. However, prospective studies are needed to further explore these associations. It remains unknown which factors influenced timing of tracheostomy in COVID–19 patients.
AB - Objective: Invasively ventilated patients with acute respiratory failure related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) potentially benefit from tracheostomy. The aim of this study was to determine the practice of tracheostomy during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020 in the Netherlands, to ascertain whether timing of tracheostomy had an association with outcome, and to identify factors that had an association with timing. Methods: Secondary analysis of the 'PRactice of VENTilation in COVID–19' (PRoVENT–COVID) study, a multicenter observational study, conducted from March 1, 2020 through June 1, 2020 in 22 Dutch intensive care units (ICU) in the Netherlands. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients receiving tracheostomy; secondary endpoints were timing of tracheostomy, duration of ventilation, length of stay in ICU and hospital, mortality, and factors associated with timing. Results: Of 1023 patients, 189 patients (18.5%) received a tracheostomy at median 21 [17 to 28] days from start of ventilation. Timing was similar before and after online publication of an amendment to the Dutch national guidelines on tracheostomy focusing on COVID–19 patients (21 [17–28] vs. 21 [17–26] days). Tracheostomy performed ≤ 21 days was independently associated with shorter duration of ventilation (median 26 [21 to 32] vs. 40 [34 to 47] days) and higher mortality in ICU (22.1% vs. 10.2%), hospital (26.1% vs. 11.9%) and at day 90 (27.6% vs. 14.6%). There were no patient demographics or ventilation characteristics that had an association with timing of tracheostomy. Conclusions: Tracheostomy was performed late in COVID–19 patients during the first wave of the pandemic in the Netherlands and timing of tracheostomy possibly had an association with outcome. However, prospective studies are needed to further explore these associations. It remains unknown which factors influenced timing of tracheostomy in COVID–19 patients.
KW - ARDS
KW - Acute respiratory failure
KW - Coronavirus 2019
KW - SARS-COV-2
KW - Tracheostomy
KW - Ventilation management
U2 - 10.1016/j.pulmoe.2021.08.012
DO - 10.1016/j.pulmoe.2021.08.012
JO - Pulmonology
JF - Pulmonology
PRoVENT–COVID Collaborative Group. Practice of tracheostomy in patients with acute respiratory failure related to COVID–19 – Insights from the PRoVENT–COVID study. Pulmonology. 2022 Jan 1;28(1):18-27. doi: 10.1016/j.pulmoe.2021.08.012


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