Last week, Caroline Shaw found herself playing a benefit concert at the Hudson Opera House, a performing arts space a few hours north of New York, where she lives. She was playing second violin in a string quartet that was performing music by David Longstreth, of the band Dirty Projectors. It was sort of a quirky gig, one that took a lot of time to prepare and didn't pay much.
It was not, perhaps, the first place you'd expect to find a much-feted musician who last year, at 30, became the youngest composer ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for music, for her eight-voice composition "Partita." But Shaw, who describes herself as a low-key, private person, has been determined not to let the music world's highest-profile award change her life. Playing the Hudson show was a part of that plan.
Not long before the Pulitzer thrust Shaw into the spotlight, she was asked by the Boston chamber orchestra A Far Cry to write a new piece, a collaboration with Roomful of Teeth, the inventive vocal ensemble of which Shaw is a founding member. The new work, "Music in Common Time," will be premiered at two concerts this weekend. The program will also include Shaw's arrangement of a brief piece by Josquin des Prez and a string orchestra version of Schubert's "Death and the Maiden" Quartet.
Amazingly, the new piece is the first formal commission Shaw has received; equally surprising, perhaps, is the fact that she never had any formal training in composition until 2010, when she enrolled in a doctoral program in composition at Princeton University. Her career — it almost seems odd to call it that — is one in which the roles of violinist, singer, and composer are melded seamlessly, and steps forward seem matters of serendipity rather than part of an overarching plan.


The below states offering an official, legal document that includes the words Certificate of Birth in the title to the parents of stillborn children are considered 'MISSing Angels States'.
Although they are both worded very similarly, a "Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth" (CBRS)and a "Certificate of Stillbirth" (CoS) are NOT the same thing.
Legislators, Policy Analysts, and State Health Departments agree, there is a subtle, yet immense difference in the two.
The Missing Angels bill believe that all states should record births as births... whether live or still.
Thus, the Missing Angels' goal, for those states that offer a "Certificate of Stillbirth", is to legislatively change the certificate to a "Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth" - which the Missing Angels bill views as a "BIRTH" certificate.
The state (marked with *****) offers a document, by legislation, that includes the words 'Certificate of Birth' in the title to the parents of stillborn children.
State Tax Exemption for Stillborn Children.
(CoS)CoS, attempting to be changed to CBRS. Current CoS is done by policy, and not by law.
2009 Legislative Session. Passed Full House Vote - 2/17/09.
HB 1658 2011-12 (2012 - Reintroduced) - A state legislator has become involved.
�16-5-21 - Pending - Legislation is pending in the state's current legislative session.
This is a shortened version of the M.I.S.S Foundation's state chart page.
To find out more about your state, check the M.I.S.S Foundation's state chart page. It is more indepth and also offers links for you to get involved in your state.


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package io.fabric8.jenkins.openshiftsync.systest;

import io.fabric8.arquillian.kubernetes.Session;
import io.fabric8.kubernetes.api.model.Pod;
import io.fabric8.kubernetes.client.KubernetesClient;
import org.assertj.core.api.Condition;
import org.jboss.arquillian.junit.Arquillian;
import org.jboss.arquillian.test.api.ArquillianResource;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.junit.runner.RunWith;

import static io.fabric8.kubernetes.assertions.Assertions.assertThat;

@RunWith(Arquillian.class)
public class JenkinsOpenShiftSysTest {

  @ArquillianResource
  KubernetesClient client;

  @ArquillianResource
  Session session;

  @Test
  public void testAppProvisionsRunningPods() throws Exception {

    installInitialBuildConfigs();

    assertThat(client).pods()
      .runningStatus()
      .filterNamespace(session.getNamespace())
      .haveAtLeast(1, new Condition<Pod>() {
        @Override
        public boolean matches(Pod podSchema) {
          return true;
        }
      });

    System.out.println("Now asserting that we have Jenkins Jobs!");
  }

  protected void installInitialBuildConfigs() {
    System.out.println("Starting BuildConfigs");
  }
}

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MSU Extension of Midland County and cooperating parent educators sponsor the Parent's Corner. Send submissions to Midland County MSU Extension Educator, Lisa Treiber, 220 W. Ellsworth St., Midland, MI 48640.
Trinity Lutheran Preschool has openings for 2-5 year olds starting this fall. Classes offer a warm environment focusing on kindergarten development, self-exploration, and STEM technology. Trinity Lutheran Preschool offers affordable tuition, scholarships, and a longer calendar year for families' convenience. Children can also join the lunchtime learners program. Looking for a Young 5's program? Call for special information on how to join. Visit www.tlcmidland.org or call 989-631-0692 for more information and a tour of the facility.
Chippewa Nature Center hosts a program, designed for parents to take a guided walk with their child, to learn about the outdoors and learn ways to introduce their children to the natural world around them. Join in the fun on April 12, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. This walk takes place the second Friday of each month April - November. CNC is located at 400 S. Badour Road, Midland.
This monthly program at Chippewa Nature Center, 400 S. Badour Road, Midland, is designed to engage families to explore the outdoor wonders of Michigan's seasons. On April 13, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., participants will explore spring woodland pools using dippers and nets, looking for frogs, salamanders, fairy shrimp and other aquatic invertebrates that call the vernal pools home.
The monthly FAN Forums meets the second Thursday of each month with goals to reduce stigma and educate our community about substance use disorder and provide a place of support that welcomes everyone. On April 11 at 7 p.m., the FAN Forum topic is Mindfulness and Self Care - How to Better Listen to Our Bodies and Minds, presented by Sean Knurek, MPH, MA, social emotional and extension health research educator from Michigan State University Extension. Knurek will talk about the many cues our bodies give us when stress is controlling our lives. Far too often, we ignore those signs until after the fact, which allows stress to negatively affect our lives, our relationships, and our health. This presentation will introduce the concepts of conscious observation which can help us to recognize stress sooner so we can take steps to limit its control over our daily lives. The FAN Forum meets on the main campus of Delta College in Room N 007. Park and enter in the K-wing, walk down the stairs at the end of the hall and into Red Brixx Cafeteria. The room will be to the right.


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Pulling Strings
The Legacy of Melville A. Clark
Linda Pembroke Kaiser
Hardcover $29.95 | 9780815609506Add to cart
Subjects: biography, music, Syracuse, NY
Explores the extraordinary career of Melville A. Clark (1883-1953), a musician, inventor, entrepreneur, community leader, and collector whose colorful story is largely unknown.
"The author brought Melville A. Clark out of the shadows and into his rightful place as an innovator, a businessman/entrepreneur, a community leader, and [as] a fascinating combination of genuine musical talent and a restless and perpetually curious practical intellect."—Andrew Zaplatynsky, concertmaster of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
"In Pulling Strings, Linda Kaiser brings to life this extraordinary man and his varied career as harpist, inventor, and President of the Clark Music Company."—Nancy Hurrell, Historical Harp Society of America
"Linda Kaiser's masterful job of assembling a Clark biography is to be cheered. It's about time."—Dick Case, Syracuse Post-Standard columnist
Kaiser explores the extraordinary career of Melville A. Clark (1883–1953), a musician, inventor, entrepreneur, community leader, and collector whose colorful story is largely unknown.
Beginning with an account of Clark's musical family, Kaiser chronicles the founding in 1859 of the Clark Music Company, of which Melville Clark became president in 1919. Originally just a tinker's shed, the business ultimately moved into a six-story building in the center of Syracuse, New York. The music company celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2010. Clark also combined his talents as a gifted musician and an astute entrepreneur to start the first Syracuse Symphony Orchestra.
Kaiser recounts the development of the Clark Irish Harp, the first portable harp manufactured in the United States that could easily play accidentals. There were other Clark inventions, such as the first nylon strings for instruments, a fruit picker, and balloons that the British used in 1918 to drop more than 1,250,000 pamphlets over Germany. Clark's story unfolds in fascinating detail: a musical encounter with President Wilson, an opportunity to perform for President F. D. Roosevelt at the White House, a visit to Buckingham Palace to present Princess Elizabeth with a music box, and the journey of a Clark Irish Harp to Antarctica with Admiral Byrd.
Lavishly illustrated, Pulling Strings not only uncovers the life of a musical genius but also sheds light on a forgotten chapter in Syracuse history.
Linda Pembroke Kaiser is a musician who performs on the harp, piano, and guitar. She has published articles in the International Folk Harp Journal and has arranged and recorded an album of harp duets, Lullabies for Earth Children.
6 x 9, 208 pages, 8 color, 69 black and white illustrations

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Apple CEO Tim Cook is a very well-paid boy.
His base salary is $3 million.
His 2017 bonus was $9.3 million.
During the year he owned 560,000 shares of Apple stock that vested. The value: $89 million.
He has 2.94 million more shares of Apple stock that will eventually vest. Their value, if they vest at the price of Apple stock on the day The Curmudgeon wrote this piece: $392 million.
There is no way in the world this kind of compensation can possibly be justified, but that's a subject for another time. No, The Curmudgeon's interest today is in some of the fringe benefits Apple paid its CEO.
It paid $3000 for his life insurance premiums.
Because we wouldn't want the family to go to the poor house if the guy died tomorrow.
And reimbursed him $103,000 for unused vacation time.
That's nice: The Curmudgeon once worked for a company that unapologetically refused to pay him for three days of unused vacation time when his salary was $56,000 a year.
And The Curmudgeon's favorite: Apple put $16,200 into Cook's personal 401(k).
Because a guy worth a half-billion dollars never knows when he's going to need to fall back on his pension.
The greed knows no end, does it?


Cranberry Girls Softball Association will be holding registration at the Cranberry Elementary School on Saturday, Feb 23 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; Thursday, February 28 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday March 2 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Registration is open to any girl ages 4-18 as of January 1, 2019 from any school district. Cost is $50 per player with a $10 discount per player in the same household. T-Ball is $35. Registration will also be available for a women's league to be played in Oil City for $35; dates to be announced.


We recently learned that "Google is planning to track billions of credit and debit card sales to compare online ad clicks with money spent offline".
This will allow advertisers to see whether online ad campaigns lead shoppers to make purchases later. Announcing the service, Google claimed that it captures around 70% of credit and debit card transactions in the US.
As we might expect, reactions to Google's announcements were mixed. Critics argue that it represents another blow to privacy. Should we be alarmed to learn that our internet browsing history, including ads we have seen, can be analysed alongside purchases we make later, in order to offer insights that will help marketers make their advertising targeting even sharper in the future? Do we ask ourselves when and how we gave permission for this sort of analysis of our personal data to take place? Or do we shrug our shoulders and write it off as the kind of intrusion into our privacy that happens daily in the 21st century? We might even dismiss it as harmless; 'nothing to hide, nothing to fear' is a position that privacy campaigners like to challenge in the strongest terms!
Companies regularly tell us that they want to get to know us better – and that there will be something in it for us; perhaps a more personalised service, or great offers on products we love. But critics would point out that in order to receive these 'benefits', we are paying a price by sharing our personal data, sometimes unwittingly. Are we correct to worry that "if you are not paying for the product, you are the product"?
We live in an era of what is termed "big data". One of the key ideas at the heart of the "big data" concept is that data from different sources can be pulled together to give a richer picture of me, the customer. The Google service mentioned above is a good example. Yet it seems that many consumers have a belief in their own insignificance. For instance, if I wear a fitness tracker, who on earth would be interested in how many steps I take today? However, if my step data could be linked with other data about me, perhaps the picture changes. What if my step data was merged with data held by the NHS – potentially very sensitive data about my health? What if it was also merged with my internet browsing history (perhaps shopping for other health and fitness products and services) – and what about data on my personal finances – my bank account, my credit card purchases? At what point do alarm bells start to ring for us?
If you have not heard the term GDPR before, you are likely to hear quite a bit about it over the coming months through to May 2018, when a new legal framework concerning our personal data comes into force. One of the GDPR principles states that our personal data must be "collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes".
Recall the last time you were signing up to a website, perhaps to do some online shopping. Did you read the terms and conditions before you ticked the box to say you agreed to share your personal data? Research suggests that most of us don't do so. That must mean that most customers have (at best) a hazy notion of what data we are sharing, with whom – and how it can be used and whether it can be shared with third parties, for example. GDPR will mean that organisations will need evidence that we have given our informed consent when sharing our personal data. One suggestion is that when we agree to a set of terms and conditions, we should receive a "data receipt" that records what data we have agreed to share, with whom, for what purposes etc. But will we study the receipt any more closely than we currently read the terms and conditions?
In a world of big data, we are all "prosumers", i.e. we are both producers and consumers. Some campaigners are looking for a way in which they can "take back control" of their personal data – arguing that "it's my data, after all!" As part of this "taking back control", some would like to "monetise" their data – in other words, shouldn't companies be prepared to pay me for my data, rather than accessing it for free? And if my aim is not to benefit financially, perhaps I would be happy to share my fitness tracker data (for example) with medical researchers or my favourite health charity, so that my data can benefit others in the future. We are surely likely to see more "data donation" of this kind in the years to come.
Other important principles within GDPR include the "right to rectification" and the "right to erasure". In other words, if I want to correct some data that a company holds about me that is inaccurate or incomplete, or perhaps I want my personal data to be removed from a database altogether – I should be able to make this happen, without any great difficulties along the way. Have you ever tried to "unsubscribe" from an email list, and struggled to do so? This will be another challenge for organisations as GDPR comes into force: how to correct or remove personal data promptly and efficiently when the "data subject" (that's you or me) want this to happen.
We may be getting used to hearing the idea that the internet is enabling companies to adopt "new business models". A favourite example is Uber, which has changed the way that many of us travel by taxi. Campaigners around privacy and surveillance have raised concerns about the impact of these new ways of doing business on our privacy. But no one has answered the question, what does a privacy-friendly business model look like? Where are the examples of companies putting customer privacy at the heart of how they operate? Surely, as we become more aware of the issues around sharing our personal data with anonymous organisations, will we see more consumers demanding a value proposition that reflects their privacy requirements?
For more information on the project 'Monetize Me: Privacy and the Quantified Self in the Digital Economy' (supported by the EPSRC), please contact maureen.meadows@coventry.ac.uk.


A boutique that specializes in Occasioning. A classic way of entertaining infused with the unexpected.
Open Invitation is a full-service wedding planning boutique that specializes in something we call "occasioning" – a classic way of entertaining where every detail is scrupulously attended to as a way of creating a one-of-a-kind experience.


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Yes, you read that right…the WORST Quilt in the World Contest. No, don't scramble to get your entries ready. I'm sure we all have a quilt or two that we feel didn't live up to its potential and would qualify for this unique contest. But we are fortunately MUCH too late to enter.
Scroll down to the Official Contest Entries and Worst Quilt Wannabes. But I'm warning you…you will end up a quivering, giggling, teary mess, especially when you read the snarky comments that go with each entry. They are priceless!
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Destination Cannock Chase supports all businesses who provide accommodation for visitors, however establishments who are part of a recognised quality scheme are indicated by star symbols as shown below.
1930's detached house with a new extension. Fully centrally heated. Guests dining room with facilities. Private car park. No smoking. Town centre location. Full English breakfast available.
Set in an 18th-century farmhouse, The Barns Hotel offers spacious elegant rooms with traditional charm. All bedrooms are stylishly decorated with natural colours and contemporary art, have ample storage space and have modern en-suite bathroom facilities with fresh luxury towels. The 21 bedrooms include a luxury suite, superior double rooms or standard twin and double rooms with flexibility for families and disabled guests.
The Cathedral Lodge Hotel is an independent family run hotel comprising of 36 comfortable en suite rooms, excellent function & conference facilities, licensed bar and a superb restaurant. Set in the heart of the beautiful city of Lichfield, Staffordshire's premier heritage city just a two minute walk from the city centre and the magnificent cathedral. Our friendly staff will ensure your stay with us is relaxing and comfortable.
Established over 30 years ago, The Cedar Tree Hotel is named after the 400 year old tree in its grounds. Now under new management, it has been extensively refurbished and offers excellent facilities throughout each of its 33 rooms, including family suites, single, double and twin rooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, colour television, direct dial telephone, ironing and coffee making facilities.
We offer room only or bed & breakfast, please contact us for room tariffs and availability.
Magnificent Grade II listed Queen Anne residence set in a picturesque village on the edge of Cannock Chase Forest.
All Bedrooms have Central Heating, Fully Double Glazed, Colour TV with Freeview, Tea & Coffee, Radio Alarms.
All breakfasts are freshly cooked to order and, where practicable, sourced locally.
Salt-free and vegetarian diets catered for.
Private car park for about eight cars: garage available on request. We are also 'Motorcycle friendly'.
Situated on the edge of Cannock Chase Forest the Cottage Bed & Breakfast is one of the oldest buildings in the area dating back to the late 1770's. It has been recently extended and refurbished but has completely retained its original character. Relaxed friendly atmosphere and computer points available.
This Grade II listed building has been an established hostelry for the past 400 years.
Located between T6/7 of the M6 Toll at the Roadchef motorway services, Days Inn Cannock provides the ideal stopover. Guests can also enjoy either a continental or Full English breakfast. The Roadchef restaurant and Costa Coffee outlet can get you ready for your onward journey.
Privately owned and manged by the Pette family since 1984. Hotel, Restaurant, Health Club and Spa.
•60 en-suite bedrooms and suites with FREE high speed internet access, digital television and Sky Sports.
The family owned Fairway Motel is situated in the heart of Rugeley and has 18 rooms that can sleep up to 6 people..
•All room en-suite with flat screen TV & free wifi. Many rooms have microwaves & refrigerators.
All rooms arte amply proportioned have modern en-suite bathroom facilities with fresh luxury towels. Our rooms include superior King room, Four poster Double and standard twin and double rooms.
The motel has 10 rooms available which include single, double, twin and family rooms.
Little Haywood General Store with B&B is a characterful and historic building with ancient connections to Cannock Chase.
Seven Springs is a short distance from the village, making it an ideal base from which to explore.
Our rooms above the shop are beautiful and comfortably furnished. We have paid every attention to detail to make your stay a pleasant one. We look forward to welcoming you.
Stay in our Grade II listed farmhouse building dating back to 1690 set in middle of a 200 acre working farm overlooking Lichfield in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Grade II listed set in rural countryside, close to both junctions 12 and 13 of M6 in small market town of Penkridge. Close to all shops and facilities.
The Lodge is a new B&B on the edge of Cannock Chase. Here you'll find comfortable, stylish rooms, a hearty breakfast, private parking and easy access to local pubs and amenities. We're conveniently located for access to the motorway and rail networks, near to the business centre of Cannock, and not far from the beautiful medieval city of Lichfield.
Come and stay with us ! Whether you're travelling for business or pleasure, we'll try to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Independant, family run 14th century moated manor house incorporating award winning luxury hotel complex. Conveniently located on the edge of Cannock Chase, 1.5 miles from junction 13 of M6.
The perfect venue for accommodation, conferences, functions and weddings. Located on the edge of Cannock Chase and surrounded by beautiful countryside, yet only a mile from junction 12 of the M6 and the M6 toll makes it the ideal location. The original farmhouse, dating back to around 1800, incorporates our reception and two of our smaller meeting rooms.
The Olde Peculiar is a delightful village inn serving real ales, home made and home cooked food with comfortable B&B accommodation, family room and 2 twin rooms. Prices include full English breakfast.
All rooms have en-suite shower rooms and include tea and coffee making facilities and are non-smoking.
Family room consists of a general lounge area where the settee can double up as a sofa-bed, bathroom with shower, double bedroom and a separate single bedroom. Access is only available via stairs.
Both twin rooms are accessible from the ground floor.
Located 5 minutes outside Cannock town centre they have great access to main roads including the M6, M6 toll and the A5. Attached to the Orbital Brewers Fayre, which offers great food and drink, free parking and brilliant deals. The newly built Premier Inn which opened December 2008, offers superb king sized beds, plasma televisions with Free view, Wifi access and en suite and tea and coffee making facilities. Family friendly and offering great rates, the Cannock M6 Toll Premier Inn are confident that you'll have a great night stay, as they even offer a Good Night Guarantee.
Ideally positioned within easy reach of the M6. For shops and local amenities Cannock town centre is only 2 miles away. Conveniently located for Cannock train station.
Opened February 2011 Rugeley Premier Inn has everything you'd expect, incredibly comfortable beds in all 50 modern room, free car parking, 24 hour reception, freeview TV, air conditioning and wifi access. We also welcome families with our family sized bedrooms, interconnecting rooms for larger families and we offer an 'all you can eat breakfast'* while the children can eat free.
We also have a new stylish Table Table restaurant serving great value pub favourites in a family friendly environment.
Our Premier Inn is situated in the historic market town of Rugeley which lies on the northern edge of the Cannock Chase. Ideally located approximately midway between the towns of Stafford, Cannock, Lichfield and Uttoxeter we are very close to local amenities and near by attractions, which include Cannock Chase Forrest, Alton Towers and Go Ape.
An impressive luxury hotel ideal for an overnight stay or a short break in a superb location, ideal for exploring the local area.
Luxury is our main feature with all our rooms designed to the highest standards with beautiful ensuite bathrooms. Accommodation is just part of the package. There is also the Brasserie at Lion Point and Bar with food and drink to tantalize your taste buds.
The Hotel offers a choice of restaurants and bars serving a wide range of hot and cold food including an excellent A La Carte menu and a selection of light meals.
Ideally located for visiting The Potteries, Staffordshire and Birmingham. Just on the A5, 3 miles from M6 junction 12 and 300 yards from junction T7 off the M6 Toll Road.
We are ideally located for visiting Staffordshire. Just on the A5, 3 miles from M6 junction 12 and 300 yards from junction T7 of the M6 Toll Road.
Our modern hotel was built in 1980 to a Roman theme, and is located on the outskirts of Cannock. Situated on the A5, under five minutes from M6 junctions 11 and 12, and also the M6 Toll road it offers easy access to the motorway network of the West Midlands and is well placed for Staffordshire, Derbyshire and the potteries.
Our 56 bedroom hotel has a comfortable lounge/bar offering an extensive range of menus with a very relaxed ambience ideal for business and leisure guests alike.
Situated adjacent to Cannock Chase, The Rag Country Inn offers an excellent location for walkers, mountain bikers and visitors to this area of outstanding natural beauty.
The Rag Restaurant was opened in March 2004 and has an established reputation for serving high quality, home cooked food, which along with fine wines, helps to ensure The Rag provides a charming location for any occasion.
In June 2012 seven tastefully decorated and spacious ensuite bedrooms were opened - Fairlady, Hollybank, The Fly, Leacroft, Plant, Grove and Valley. All rooms are ensuite with freeview TV, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary biscuits, fruit, soap, shower gel and shampoo. There is a separate entrance that can be used for out of hours access and morning wake up calls are available upon request.
No children under the age of 14. Sorry, no dogs or pets allowed.
Situated on A51 in the centre of Rugeley, this Travelodge has recently been refurbished and has a Burger King & Petrol Station on site. There are 50 parking spaces available free of charge, and early check-in / late check-out is available (pre-bookable online).
Six beautiful self catering Holiday Cottages on the edge of Blithfield Reservoir, a 750 acre lake, in the heart of the lovely Staffordshire countryside. The cottages vary in size and accommodation but are all converted barns furnished to the same excellent standard.
"Tranquillity close to the heart of England"
Cannock Chase has rolling hills, heathers, quiet forests and wild fallow deer. On the edge of one of the Midlands' most popular beauty spots, it is great for walkers as well as those exploring further afield.
A newly renovated self-catering cottage in the heart of Cannock Chase. Hidden away in its own secluded valley, an idyllic resting place.
Luxury 2 bedroom detached self-catering bungalow on Cannock Chase.
Solid Oak floors, good furniture. Sleeps 4 + cot .
Springslade Lodge offers a private hide away campsite, situated off the road in pine forest on Cannock Chase in Staffordshire. Close to Cannock & Stafford for all your shopping needs.
The camping and caravan site caters for tents, caravans and motor home camping, the area is natural ground with a good access track, there is water and drain facilities on the site. Tearoom is available for hot and cold food subject to opening times.
Silvertrees has a David Bellamy Gold Award grading for the conservation of wildlife - awarded for three years running 2008 to 2010.
Family owned Holiday Home Park on Cannock Chase with its own Nature Reserve designated a SSSI from which deer venture on to the Holiday Park and wander through the grounds so visitors can enjoy great close-up views.
Hire a modern Holiday Home for short breaks or weekly holidays, enjoy a stay in the midst of a natural landscape which is unique, peaceful and a relaxing oasis away from the stress and activity of modern life.
Enjoy owning a modern Double Glazed centrally heated Holiday Home in the midst of Cannock Chase which is designated An Area of Outstanding Beauty.
Watch the wild deer and birdlife from your Decking Veranda or enjoy walks and cycle paths across the Chase.
For information on holiday season and latest tarriff please contact the park.
Stables Court Apartments are contemporary two bedroom ground floor self catering apartments offering a complete ideal alternative to hotel accommodation.
Each apartment is fully furnished complete with all essential items including complementary broadband Wi-Fi and car parking.
Adjacent to Stables Court is the popular village public house "The Olde Peculiar" offering a comprehensive menu including many homemade favourites together with a range of real ales.
Located on the Penkridge Bank Road approximately 4 miles outside of Rugeley. Signposted from the Penkridge Bank Road and just 1.5 miles from the Birches Valley Forest Centre .
This Class B site is the ideal place to come and relax with only the deer for company. The site welcomes tourers from 1 April to 1 December. Freely drained hard standing pitches, running water, information board and sanilav disposal points are the only facilities on site. However, within a short distance of the site there are places to eat, hire cycles, woodland play area, waymarked trails, fishing pools and much, much more. There is no booking system for this site for private users. Please contact the main office for rally dates to be arranged.
• Education service and events programme located just 1.5 miles from the site.
• This site is for touring caravans only. No camping is permitted anywhere on this site.
• Located within 5 minutes walk of Tackeroo permanent orienteering course.
• Only BBQ raised off the ground are permitted. OPEN FIRES ARE PROHIBITED.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CAMPSITE WILL BE CLOSED FOR PUBLIC CAMPING AND CARAVANNING UNTIL MONDAY 23RD OF OCTOBER, APART FROM PRE-BOOKED PITCHES ONLY 7TH TO 10TH JULY. PITCHES CAN BE PREBOOKED BY CALLING 0300 067 4340.


Do you watch Full House? If so do you think Michelle is an awful brat that always got whatever she wanted like some people say she did(even though she technically didn't)?
: Do you watch Full House? If so do you think Michelle is an awful brat that always got whatever she wanted like some people say she did(even though she technically didn't)?


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Gymnastics team, tired of 'sexualization,' wears unitards
Jul 24, 2021, 6:59 PM | Updated: Jul 25, 2021, 7:32 am
TOKYO (AP) — The team's outfits looked similar to the others in the room as the arena lights gleamed off crystals crisscrossing their chests and down their crimson and white sleeves.
But the German gymnastics team's new Olympic suits didn't stop at their hips.
For decades, female gymnasts have worn bikini-cut leotards. In qualifying on Sunday, however, the German team instead wore unitards that stretched to their ankles, intending to push back against sexualization of women in gymnastics.
The Tokyo Olympics are the first Summer Games since Larry Nassar, a former USA Gymnastics national team doctor, was sent to prison for 176 years for sexually abusing hundreds of gymnasts, including some of the sport's greatest stars. At his sentencing, athletes — some of them Olympians — described how the sport's culture allowed for abuse and objectification of young women and girls.
Male gymnasts wear comparatively body-covering clothes: singlets, with loose shorts for their floor exercise and vault, and long pants on bar and pommel horse routines.
The German team first wore unitards at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in April.
Sarah Voss, a 21-year-old German, said they weren't sure they would decide to wear them again during Olympic competition until they got together before the meet.
"We sat together today and said, OK, we want to have a big competition," Voss said. "We want to feel amazing, we want to show everyone that we look amazing."
Their wardrobe revolution, while widely championed, has not so far started a trend. Leotards that leave the legs bare were worn by every other female gymnast during qualifying at the Tokyo Games.
At 4-foot-8, American superstar Simone Biles said in June that she prefers leotards because they lengthen the leg and make her appear taller.
"But I stand with their decision to wear whatever they please and whatever makes them feel comfortable," Biles said. "So if anyone out there wants to wear a unitard or leotard, it's totally up to you."
Matt Cowan, the chief commercial officer for GK Elite, the U.S.' premier leotard manufacturer, said most requests for unitards now come from countries the require modesty for cultural and religious reasons. They have otherwise seen no rush toward catsuits.
"Would we do it? Absolutely. We have the capabilities of designing it and doing it, and we have done it," Cowan said. "But from a consumer demand perspective, we are not there yet."
Gymnastics is often viewed as a sport best performed by very young women and girls. Biles, at 24, often jokes about being old; she recently called herself a grandma on social media.
But other nations have defied that emphasis on youth, including the Germans: Elisabeth Seitz is 27, Kim Bui is 32, Pauline Schafer is 24, and Voss is 21. Their average age of 26. Voss said that gymnastics customs should leave room for female bodies as they age and change.
Their outfits comply with the wardrobe rules of the International Gymnastics Federation. But that doesn't mean female athletes are generally free to cover their bodies as they choose.
Just days before the Games began, the Norwegian women's beach volleyball team refused to play in bikini bottoms during European tournaments, opting instead for skin-tight shorts. For that, they received a fine for violating a wardrobe requirement.
But at gymnastics qualifying Sunday, the announcer over the loudspeaker called the outfits "very nice indeed." The German team did not qualify for finals, but the announcer pondered if their team debut on the Olympic stage might increase unitards' popularity.
AP Sports Writer Will Graves contributed to this report.
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Pay-per-click ads do work… when done right and for the right strategic reasons.
Here are 5 questions every higher education marketer should ask themselves to determine if they're ready to jump into search engine marketing.
Unbridled fear that they're going to spend all their budget on a losing gamble.
And depending on your past experience with search engine marketing, you might find yourself fluctuating between those two feelings. However, colleges and universities should definitely have a well planned strategy that uses both organic and paid search engine marketing strategies.
While pay-per-click ad strategies aren't a guaranteed route to success, the fact that companies in almost every industry are using PPC shows that it's a viable marketing option for higher education institutions.
According to popular search engine marketing blog Search Engine Land, pay-per-click ads are generating a solid income stream for businesses in almost every sector.
These companies who are spending on search ads do so because they're seeing results. So if you're holding back due to nervousness, maybe it's time to step out into the water.
But how can you know if it's the right time for you to add a pay-per-click ad strategy to your marketing mix?
Here's a list of questions that will help guide you to the right answer for you and your organization.
Even though a properly executed PPC ad campaign can yield lucrative results for your college or university, it is not where you want to spend your payroll money. Pay-per-click is an investment. You should only use investment capital that you don't need for critical operational, recruitment, and fundraising expenses.
But when you have a budget for PPC, you can set that budget for each of your campaigns. In other words, you can set an automatic kill switch to turn off your ad campaign when it reaches your budget's limits.
This doesn't mean that you need a Coca-Cola sized advertising budget to see good results with PPC.
Budgets can be as small or as big as needed – but ROI will be based upon the investment. I have seen somewhat successful campaigns for less than $500 per month, but remember, those are often more brand awareness campaigns than true lead generation.
2. Do you need to test your current conversion rates?
To test your website's conversion rates, you've got to have considerable traffic, or the test will be faulty.
Pay-per-click advertising can generate a sizable spike in traffic to your site. And with the increased traffic volume, you can then properly test your website's conversion rates.
PRO TIP: Pay-per-click campaigns ONLY work if they are combined with smart landing pages.
Don't use paid ads to bring traffic to your "front door" (i.e., homepage). You need to put them in the controlled environment of a landing page, with limited options of engagement. Don't let them wander and avoid signing up – which will mean low conversion.
3. How competitive are search engine results pages in your educational niche?
Organic search strategies like SEO are great ways to get on the top of search results list pages. But if your higher education niche is highly competitive, it might be extremely difficult to beat out other universities that dominate the search results page.
Pay-per-click ads can give you the perfect solution to this problem. Paying for search engine ads can get your brand in front of web users even if you don't have as much brand authority as other higher education institutions.
4. Do you want to improve your SEO?
Believe it or not, PPC ads can, in some cases, improve organic search engine optimization results.
For example, if you need to find the right keyword or set of keywords that convert well for your audience, then PPC ad campaigns can help you find them faster and with greater accuracy.
5. Are you launching a new program, degree, or fundraising campaign?
As a strategy, SEO needs time to produce results. In the long run, SEO is an amazing investment that will keep your website coming up again and again in search engine results.
But when you open a new program, degree, or campaign, you don't have time to wait for the results to come pouring in.
PPC ads can give your latest marketing campaign the boost it needs to bring in the right volume of traffic for success.
Bottom line: Higher education marketers should invest in pay-per-click ads – but at the right time.
You shouldn't jump into PPC just because everyone else is doing it. And you shouldn't launch a PPC campaign just because you've got the money for it.
But there are really good reasons to invest in a properly planned PPC strategy.
And if you need help to evaluate your current search engine marketing strategy, contact us today for a free consultation. We'll be happy to put our decades of experience to work to get you the search engine rankings you're looking for.


Can ingredient supply chain handle the "non-GMO tsunami?"
Based on the growth of the non-GMO market in the past two years, the non-GMO tsunami is here. Sales of Non-GMO Project verified products have topped $11 billion per year; there are now more than 29,500 verified products. According to a report by Food Processing, new products with non-GMO claims increased by 45 percent in 2014.
Large mainstream companies are making non-GMO commitments. Chipotle recently announced that it had completed the transition to non-GMO ingredients in its foods. Ben & Jerry's is transitioning to non-GMO ingredients in its ice creams. General Mills switched to non-GMO ingredients in its classic Cheerios cereal. Post Cereals' iconic Grape Nuts is now Non-GMO Project verified. Buttery spreads Boulder Brands' Smart Balance and Unilever's "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" are now made from non-GMO ingredients. Hellman's now has a non-GMO version of its mayonnaise. Earlier this year, Hershey's announced that it was switching to non-GMO ingredients in its famous Kisses and Milk Chocolate.
Non-GMO ingredient suppliers also report strong demand and supply.
"Demand has been really good and growing," said Kara VanKleek, marketing director at CHS, Inc., which supplies Non-GMO Project verified soy flours, flakes and oils.
CHS doesn't have supply challenges because it is a farmer owned cooperative and vertically integrated.
The Scoular Company also has sufficient non-GMO supplies. "For Non-GMO, we have been able to find supply and have been able to meet the demand," said Joe Andrus, director of The Scoular Company's Food Ingredients division, which supplies non-GMO and organic proteins, sweeteners, and oils to food and supplement manufacturers.
Andrus sees 80 percent growth in demand for both non-GMO and organic ingredients.
"Non-GMO is becoming more and more mainstream. It's still a niche, but it's coming," he said.
Nate Yates, business director with Ingredion, sees a tighter supply situation.
"It's not an unlimited supply. But for what we have wanted, we have not had a challenge sourcing raw material," he said.
Ingredion sells non-GMO modified starches and sweeteners. Twenty of its products are Non-GMO Project verified.
"We are seeing demand across all food categories," Yates said.
Debbra DeMarco, vice president of Canada-based Top Health Ingredients, also said interest in non-GMO has increased in the past year.
"The increase in price is a function of identity preserving raw material from the farm all the way to the plant. This ranges from 10 percent to 25 percent," Yates said.
Minneapolis-based Captain Drake, LLC is the only supplier of Non-GMO Project verified citric acid, sodium citrate, potassium citrate, and organic cane sugar.
Rice is also being used as a non-GMO protein source. Rice Bran Technologies sells products made from rice bran, including protein, fiber, and oil. The company's RiBran food ingredient is Non-GMO Project verified.
Rice Bran Technologies' CEO W. John Short said Non-GMO Project verification helps food manufacturing customers that are also being non-GMO verified.
"It makes the verification process easier because they can source verified ingredients," he said.
Ingredients derived from sunflowers including oil, lecithin, and vitamin E have also become popular alternatives to GMO-risk soy products.
Third-party verification of non-GMO ingredient sources is also becoming important, according to Andrus.


Happy New Year! You didn't think we would let you ring in 2018 without the story of a ghost who would not shut her spectral yapper, did you? Never fear! Nelly Hooper is here! Oh, and there MIGHT be something different about this show – can't quite put my finger on it, though….. Have fun!


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Retaining IT Talent Takes More Than Money
The question is not if recruiters will pursue your top IT employees, but when. Smaller businesses need to ensure that their valuable IT talent isn't lured away. The good news: It's not all about the money.
Be Business-Aligned
Many smaller businesses are already working to better align business and IT goals, but not always with staff retention in mind. However, businesses that foster dialogue and close interaction between IT and business staff gain a step in the retention game, particularly with younger IT employees.
"There's now a new breed of IT pro out there," says Katherine Spencer Lee, executive director of Robert Half Technology. "I've been involved in IT for almost 20 years now, and when I first got involved you were in IT and math because you weren't really a people person. Now there are more IT pros that actually like to work with end users." The good news for smaller businesses is that fewer layers of bureaucracy can make it easier to bring IT and business together.
Better IT and business alignment also plays to another desire of most IT staff: They want to be recognized and have an impact, says Hecht. "Give them opportunities to make strategic recommendations versus being just the back-office infrastructure people," he says, "to make recommendations of how technology can be leveraged to solve business problems. If you do that as a midsize company, you create loyalty with IT."
Be The Communicator -- About Everything
Montejano, for example, recommends clear communication to all employees -- not just IT -- about how the company is doing. Cars.com, for example, holds monthly all-employee meetings where the president reviews the status of the business.
For IT employees, in particular, it's important to communicate about career prospects, especially for companies with smaller IT departments -- typical of many smaller businesses outside the tech industry -- because those opportunities won't always be visible to IT staff.
Driving retention also requires communicating about the business and the brand, according to Ebner. "Make sure that you continue to drive and encourage the brand of the organization -- make people feel they're part of an organization that is world-class and going places," he says. "Everyone wants to be on a winning team."
However, communication is a two-way street. It's important for organizations to listen to their employees and act on their feedback, especially from departing employees. But if you really want to learn what's driving away IT staff, don't conduct exit interviews in-house, advises Hecht. "Doing exit interviews in-house is shooting yourself in the foot. No one will tell you the truth," he says. "That's the first thing to outsource."
Not all IT managers have good communication skills. That's when Spencer Lee advises communication training. "You have to be thoughtful about how you communicate, about what you and your company truly stand for," she says.
Just because it's not all about the money doesn't mean salary isn't important. "Make sure your compensation is at market," says Ebner. "You don't need to overpay, but you don't want to give people time for pause. If you're dramatically outside of what the market is paying for a skill set, IT employees are much more likely to take a phone call from a head hunter."
Hecht emphasizes that, although compensation is always a factor in why individuals join, stay at, or leave a company, it's never the No. 1 reason. "Midsize companies shouldn't be dismayed by the fact that they can't pay as much [as larger companies], but if they can't deliver the growth and development, if they can't deliver the technology, projects, and opportunities, then they'll never compete," he says.
Heeding these suggestions can help smaller businesses improve IT staff retention. Plus, SMBs may benefit from poor practices at some larger companies in recent years that have left a bad taste in IT staffers' mouths. "No one has forgotten the offshoring of the last few years, and the hacking away at IT programs in 2003-2004. People are rightfully hesitant to go back to very large organizations for fear they could easily be out-placed again," says Hecht. "And large companies in general have still not escaped the damage that was done in the corporate ethics scandals in the early part of the decade." He expects that seasoned, high-caliber IT pros -- the kind smaller businesses need and want -- aren't eager to move to organizations with those risks or histories. So don't give them a reason to.
Jennifer Zaino has served in senior and executive editor roles at publications, including InformationWeek, Network Computing, HomePC, and PC Magazine. Currently, she is a freelancer covering business technology issues, including IT management and best-practice frameworks, IT architectures, and virtualization.


Flying up above the cumulus congestus, up towards the cumulonimbus, April 27th, somewhere northwest of Columbia, South Carolina, and taken above 10,000 feet, when I could legally use my digital camera, according to FAA regulations! Needless to say, it was a bumpy ride just after taking this photo. We were traveling from right to left in this photo, straight up and into the thunderhead. As we climbed up above the cloud level, the rest of the ride to Dayton was quite smooth. I love flying in an airplane, and I love taking pictures of the sky from this incredible vantage point.
I had no idea that they have rules on digital cameras on airplanes now so I learned something. Fortunately for me I don't fly.
Nice photograph of the clouds, Tom. They always look so nice from up there because you actually see the tops of clouds and we are used to looking up at them from down here.
Other attendants don't seem to care. I can get away with a point and shoot, but this I took with my digital rebel. On this flight, I brought along a fully manual Pentax SP500 and snapped away on the descent and ascent.
We flew into Dayton on this trip, so you probably could have seen us!
Well done, Tom! Looks like cream to me!
Well I don't fly, but that means I miss beautiful clouds like this! What a wonderful photo!
Interesting about the rules altho I don't ever plan on getting in a plane. Nice shot!
There's always so much depth from above.
We might share the same name Tom.. but I do not share your love of flying... I just don't fly or travel well.. :O(..
I do however love to see the pictures from above the clouds so a big thanks for that.
That is just plain gorgeous.
I had no idea they had rules about this taking of photos on a plane...wow...I hope I have been in compliance! This photo is awesome!
I'm fascinated with the photos taken inside a plane! It's like looking at marshmallows floating in the sea.
A great view this is.
Wonderful photo! I love clouds from airplanes, too. Didn't know there were rules for digital cameras on planes.
What kind of airplane to you fly?
Wonderful cloud shots. I am studying clouds with my second grade students right now. I just might use this photo as an example. Wonderful shot here.
A stunning photograph! Well done! Like Abe I had no idea about the rules on digital cameras. Thanks for enlightening us!
Amazing captures! It's a pity about those regulations about the digital cameras, but this shot is certainly enough to make up! I wonder whether hearing aids, pedometers and pacemakers count as "electronic devices"?
It is a pretty sight from the air. The clouds looks like cotton balls. Beautiful photo!
Beautiful cloud shot. Great flying.
That is great. Must be flying yourself. Never seen a bird take a picture.
The clouds look like whipped cream. Yumm and beautiful!
That's such a great photo! I don't do much flying but I like taking pics of the sky from up there too. Reminds me of some shots I got over Oahu.
I never heard of not being able to use a digital camera on a plane.
So that's what they look like on the top side. Beautiful shot, Tom.


I have been full of good intentions re weight loss for as long as i can remember. Trouble is intentions are not enough.
Anyway, with the weather turning hot i have come to realise, yet again, what a limitation this extra weight I carry, all day every day, really is. So what to do? You name it, I've tried it pretty much. Except if that is true, that means there is maybe no hope for me and of course there is.
I know that the very word 'diet' makes me fancy a biscuit. So I think I am going to have to sneak up on myself a little differently.
For one month I am going to lay myself down some new rules.
Easy ones, that i can do. I'm not going to pressurise myself and i am not going to weigh myself (posssibly the toughest rule of all) but I am going to keep a food diary - at least most of the time, I'm not saying 100% because if i do and I forget one diary entry then the result will be a ditching of the plan and I don't want to do that. I am going to really limit nibbling between meals, I know that is my downfall. I am going to cut back on the alcohol, for my health and my waistline. Not dramatically, just enough to make a difference. I am going to really think about what i'm eating instead of mindlessly chomping whilst on the computer or whatever. Finally I am going to try and move more, even if it is only doing the stairs a few extra times.
At the end of the month i will evaluate how I've got on. If i have lost a few lbs, even 2-3, I will feel pleased and do another month and so on.
Thing is if I get to the end of 2010 and I weigh 10lbs less than I did at the beginning then that will be fine. I can't do serious deprivation anymore but i know I have to do something.
So wish me luck -I can only try my best!
Heya lovely, Just here to wish you the best.
I'm just doing healthy eating and a little extra exercise, like going for walks into town or in country parks, and it's working pretty well, so it's definately possible to lose weight without really torturing yourself, lol.
thanks for that - you look like you are doing well. I think the answer for me (i hope it is, anyway)is to stop with the grand gestures/promises/wild schemes and do something that i can live with. Cutting nibbles out and moving a bit more is reasonable and i won't feel all 'diety' which hopefully will be great. The thing i struggle with on diets is that ALL I can think about is food and how much weight I have or haven't lost.
I love this site, I have been coming here for a long time but I never seem to get very far. This time I am not thinking i terms of time or expected achievements. I just know that every lb that goes will make me feel better.
Thanks Ria - wow you are doing brilliantly. Are you cal counting or just healthy eating/exercising? Whatever it is it's clearly working. Fantastic.
I had a good day yesterday, wrote everything down. In the evening I was feeling the munchies for some chocolate so went and got a mini milky way (70 cals). I decided not to eat it straight away, but had a glass of ice cold water first. The milky way went back in the drawer! very pleased with myself. I know it's only a little thing but it's progress!
Heya barb, well done for resisting snack impulses.
I know I keep on harping on about myself, but mine are the only experiences I can draw from. I do tend to snack throughout the day, but I've found that having half a mug of porridge or a slice of brown toast keeps me form munching on chocolate. The thing with me is if I let myself get hungry I tend to go on a binge, so by snacking on something healthy when I feel a bit peckish it keeps me from doing that; I dont know if that's relevant to you.
Hi Pink, you are so right, once you get really starving your common sense goes out the window - that's when I end up hitting the biccie tin! It's great to hear your experiences and learn from them; I really appreciate it.
I just want to remind myself that I have choices. I can eat all I want, it's up to me, but if I want to lose weight then I have GOT to eat less. I know I won't be perfectly in control all day every day, but if I can be most of the time then I have to be in with a chance of getting lighter. I am not in the least bothered with getting down to a size 10 or anything - just to be more comfortable and a bit fitter.
Yes, I had a look at your diary and I see the gym thing is a big boost for you.
I am going to try and increase my exercise, not with the gym as i don't think it would be my thing. Just by parking further away from anywhere I am going, doing the stairs more, walking the dog a bit further, hopefully that will all help.
I like the fact that you are not 'dieting' - going with the healthier options makes a lot of sense to me.
I am just having a few cherries - wanted something sweet and I would normally have reached for a biscuit/chocolate bar/ice cream but no, today I choose fruit!
Had a bit of a naughty evening last night - chinese and a vat of wine. On the plus side, had 2 nice walks and had been excellent all day. So, not aiming at being perfect, so not disappointed.
Recorded all in my food diary though and have not weighed myself either. That's an important one for me - once I start I am always on an doff those darn scales and it just demoralises me. This is the first time ever that I have set myself a goal of no weighing for a month. So, I'm going to try hard.
Much better yesterday - ate sensibly, enjoyed what i had, had a barbeque in the evening, but still managed to do well. I cooked some lean 'good to yourself' lamb steaks and had salad and new pots with it. Lovely.
Nearly got on scales this morning but didn't. I'm pleased. That was a habit getting me nowhere!
Good luck with it, Barb I'm calorie-counting but there's such freedom in it that it doesn't feel like a 'diet' at all, I really don't feel like I'm missing out on anything.
Wow Rigby, you are doing very well.
I agree, the freedom of cal counting is brilliant; if you really want something, you can have it, count it in. I have done well with cal counting in the past but this time I am going for a more relaxed approach in the hope that i don't become so obsessed! I just want to lose the weight forever; so I know i need to learn new habits that mean I am less likely to disappear into the biscuit tin every time something goes wrong! I know that's a big 'just' but if I can make the right choices more often than not, then I think it's doable.
Maybe you should give your scales to a friend or family member and tell them to only give them back once the month's up.
Your approach sounds like a good one. If you've done calorie counting in the past then you'll already know what's good and bad and you'll probably stick within a sensible calorie range even with your more relaxed approach. I started the year thinking I'd do it like that but calorie counting then followed on from that: I suppose I like the total freedom to eat anything, whilst having the numbers to work within.
Thanks Rigby - I think you have the right approach too. It's all about tweaking things until you find something you can really work with. I find myself calculating the 'rough' cals of what I'm eating, so that must be helping.
I had a good day yesterday and rediscovered good old mini milk lollies. Now there is 30 cals well spent!
Let's hope this is a good journey for both of us, I have the feeling you will get there quicker than me but as long as i get there in the end, that's fine with me.
Mini-milks are sent from heaven I'm sure of it!
Doing well today, very busy morning, came home and made DH his sandwich, but made myself a lovely fruit salad with crushed meringue nest and low cal ice cream. It was yummy. Just what I fancied. Got 2 parties to go to this weekend which may be a bit challenging, but hey, I can still be sensible most the time!
Well, it all went a bit wrong last night. Been angelic all day, then started on cocktails in the garden and didn't get to bed till 2.30am! Oops! Didn't eat badly but the cals in those drinks must have been sky high. Oh well, I'm not beating myself up over it, I had fun. Trouble is today I have a bit of a hangover which has resulted in the need for a bacon brunch! Then i've got a party to go to tonight - i'll just have to pace myself and do my best.
Just seen your new thread and thought I'd pop in and say hi. Your new approach is a sensible one - it's all about finding what works for 'you'. And sometimes what worked in the past doesn't work now because of different circumstances etc. It's all a matter of tweaking things to suit circumstances and for that, we need to be able to really look at ourselves, recongise our areas of weakness and find a way to combat them. In my case, Cambridge works - always has - but not I simply cannot maintain the strict sole source regime and so am now doing the SS 'plus' route. I've been doing this for 6 weeks now and think I've found my own personal 'path' to some semblence of success.


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Fake Dell support rep admits to talking US colleges out of $874,000
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A charlatan who passed himself off as a Dell staffer working in equipment and services support has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $750,000 from the University of California San Diego (UCSD).
The Justice Department (DOJ) announced on Thursday that Amil Hassan Raage has pleaded guilty to receiving the money as part of a spear-phishing scheme.
On 23 July 2018, UCSD received the spear-phishing email, which posed as a legitimate business communication coming from a for-real Dell email account. The email instructed UCSD to redirect the payments it owed Dell for equipment and services to Raage's Wells Fargo bank account in Minnesota.
UCSD employees swallowed the hook and did as they were told.
Of course, that was no Dell communique. The email actually came from one of Raage's criminal buddies in Kenya. Between 8 August through 12 September 2018, UCSD sent Raage 28 payments totaling $749,158 before it found out it had been conned and stopped the payments.
As soon as the money arrived, Raage would withdraw it as cash or transfer it to another account.
It wasn't just UCSD, though. Raage and his gang did the same thing to another, unnamed university, this one in Pennsylvania. Again using a fake Dell account, they told the university staff to redirect their Dell payments to a bank account in Minnesota, again controlled by Raage.
During January 2018, the Pennsylvania university wired six payments totaling $123,643.77 to Raage's bank account before the university was alerted to the fraud and stopped payments.
Raage actually skipped town after the bank froze the accounts he used in the UCSD theft. He fled to Kenya on 22 September 2018. That didn't stop the FBI from tracking him down, though: the FBI's Legal Attaché in Kenya worked with Kenyan law enforcement and the DOJ's Office of International Affairs. Kenyan police arrested Raage on 7 May 2019, and extradited him back to the US on 23 May 2019, to face prosecution.
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Raage pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The crime carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, though maximum penalties are rarely handed out. He's due to be sentenced by Judge Gonzalo Curiel in San Diego court on 11 October 2019.
US Attorney Robert Brewer said it doesn't matter that the tools have changed; highway robbery is still highway robbery:
Modern criminals like Raage have ditched the ski mask and getaway vehicle and opted for a computer as their weapon of choice. As this defendant has learned, we are matching wits with new-age thieves and successfully tracking them down and putting an end to their high-tech deception.
Doesn't matter if crooks flee to Kenya or Kentucky or Kalamazoo, said FBI Special Agent-In-Charge Scott Brunner: the law's still going to track you down:
As exemplified by this outstanding result, criminals who operate in cyberspace falsely believe themselves to be beyond the reach of law enforcement, but they are sorely mistaken. Our agents will relentlessly pursue justice, aided by our foreign partners. Thank you to the Kenyan National Police and the Office of International Affairs for their invaluable assistance in bringing Mr. Raage before the bar of justice.
What to do if you get scammed?
If you – or your business or organization – has been scammed via email by these type of fraudsters, the DOJ says it's important to act fast. First, immediately contact your financial institution and get them to contact the financial institution to which they transferred your money.
The faster you act, the less time the crooks have to funnel your money into other accounts, and the better the chances are that you can claw back at least some of it. You might have heard of the North Carolina county that recently got fleeced for $2.5 million in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam? The county's bank managed to freeze $776,518.40 of that: not exactly a happy ending, but better than losing the whole $2.5 million they initially transferred to fraudsters' accounts.
After you call your bank, call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. Also, no matter how little or big the loss, file a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). If you're in the UK, you can report it to Action Fraud.
Get back into the cybersecurity groove for 2021
Sophos 2021 Threat Report: Navigating cybersecurity in an uncertain world


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namespace App\Console;

use Illuminate\Console\Scheduling\Schedule;
use Illuminate\Foundation\Console\Kernel as ConsoleKernel;

class Kernel extends ConsoleKernel
{
    /**
     * The Artisan commands provided by your application.
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     * @var array
     */
    protected $commands = [
        \App\Bot\Facebook\States\Background\Test::class,
        \App\Bot\Facebook\Testing\Basic::class,
    ];

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     * Define the application's command schedule.
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    {
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    }

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     * Register the commands for the application.
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    protected function commands()
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        require base_path('routes/console.php');
    }
}


The DAXICO development team (DAXI) realizes that the best way to create a good electronic money platform is to create a multi-functional, (functional platform). Daxico is a dream to be realized.
DAXICO is a decentralized trading platform, a decentralized e-commerce site, an OTC platform, a virtual Masternode, and a multi-platform e-wallet. These five different business models are based on the Blockchain Ethereum. This brings convenience to Daxico, unlike most other electronic money platforms.
As a result, we have a platform that provides users with many ways to make money. If you are a trader, you can use OTC platforms and decentralized exchanges to trade electronic money together to make a profit. If you just want to secure e-commerce, the decentralized e-commerce website will protect your money and personal information while providing cheaper transaction costs. If you are a miner or potential exploiter, you can decide to run a full masternode of Daxico or you can use virtual masternode if there are any hardware or internet connection restrictions from your location. friend. In general Daxico is a truly sustainable and less volatile ecosystem due to the utility provided by five business models.
More than just an exchange, Daxico is three powerful applications in one. It allows users to exchange crypto currencies, store various digital assets in a secure wallet, and send peer-to-peer payments seamlessly. Daxico has the features of a bank, an exchange, and a peer-to-peer payment system. It is truly a one-stop destination for all cryptocurrency needs.
Targeted at crypto-novices and professional users alike, Daxico has an intuitive user interface. Its features are familiar to anyone, who used online banking. All assets are kept in in accounts with the same send/receive interface regardless of the underlying asset. The exchange has an intuitive basic interface and an advanced interface with charts and graphs for professional traders.
One of the best ways to generate good income in the electronic money industry is to invest in creating or exploiting. This usually involves running a node or a masternode to provide consensus for the blockchain.
They also hope to launch a decentralized e-commerce site paid with DAXI. This will provide a coin utility while providing users with a risk-free way to purchase online. E-commerce businesses are the biggest target of hackers and fraudsters because payment systems are vulnerable to attack.
Since hierarchical exchanges provide a platform where individuals can exchange via blockchain, there is a need for a platform that provides opportunities for users to exchange between fiat and currency. digital. Any centralized exchange will have transparency issues.
The final service will be provided by Daxico as an electronic wallet providing crossplatform functionality. Developers want to ensure that users can keep their digital money safe by providing secure e-wallets.
Daxico.com currently owns the most advanced technologies that allow you to trade and buy all kinds of electronic money on a professional Daxico trading platform. If you own an electronic currency and are looking for a reputable partner to trade, we will help you.
Daxico trading floor provides full functionality to help traders easily use and trade, facilitating to attract more users.
Store multiple cryptocurrencies in one place. Work with different digital assets as if they were all the same.
Create multiple account for one crypto asset. Use different account for different activities, personal use, business, trading, or savings.
Grant access permissions for your accounts to other users, such as friends, family, or employees.
Transfer funds between your accounts and to other users free of charge.
Users will receive a commission fee when referring other members to join the floor.
Trading matching tools help match 150,000 orders per second and different types of transactions.
Exchange platform developed by Exchange Script integrates multi-currency wallet that allows storing many different electronic coins.
Develop a mobile trading platform (Android and iOS operating systems) to help users trade on the phone anytime, anywhere.
Users can withdraw and recharge electronic money through payment gateway in many different ways.
Transactions on the floor are secured entirely by integrating the confirmation of mail and SMS services.


A panic attack is a sudden rush of physical symptoms, including shortness of breath, muscle spasms and nausea, along with uncontrollable anxiety and a sense of impending doom. People often visit the emergency room and call their doctors during a panic attack, only to receive test results that reveal nothing. If you've ever had a panic attack, you can probably empathize with the frustration and hopelessness.
The brain sends a message to your body to protect it against perceived danger and your body prepares for the pseudo-emergency. The eyes may dilate to improve vision, your heart rate quickens to circulate blood faster to vital organs, breathing increases to get more oxygen to circulating blood and muscles tense in case you need to move quickly.
Instead of reacting to solve the problem or remove yourself from the situation, you are stuck on the perceived threat and unable to let go of the fear.
During a panic attack, breathing rates increase so your body can absorb oxygen quickly in preparation for necessary action. During hyperventilation, your lungs exhale more carbon dioxide that your cells produce, causing carbon dioxide in your brain and blood to drop. This often causes dizziness and heart palpations and can cause further panic.
Place one hand on your upper-chest and other over your diagram. Take in a slow deep breath through your nose while counting to five; keep your hand on the chest while the other rises with your breath. When you reach the count of five, let the breath at slowly through your nose. Find a comfortable position to relax your muscles. Close your eyes and focus on your toes, your feet and your ankles; continue up your body, isolating each muscle group.
Walking is light aerobic exercise that produces endorphins. The fresh air and sunshine will also have a positive effect on your overall outlook. Find a quiet park or relaxing street and walk off the panic attack.
These activities reduce muscle tension and help you regain composure. Lie flat on your back and bring a knee to your chest. Hold it there for 20 seconds with your hands, all while breathing deeply through your nose.


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Q: jquery indexOf very slow ..any other alternate solution? I try to create search box for selected option (very large data - around 2000 option)
indexOf method very slow ..any other solution ?
Jquery Code :
$('#textfortitlesearch').on('keyup', function() {

     var query = this.value.toLowerCase();

$('[id^="checkboxtitlelist"]').each(function(i, elem) {

      var datavalue=$(this).attr("data-id");
      if(datavalue.toLowerCase().indexOf(query) != -1)
      {
         $(this).parent('div').show();
      }
      else
      {
         $(this).closest('div').hide();
      }
});
});

HTML Code :
<input type="text" class="form-control" name="q1" id="textfortitlesearch" placeholder="Search and Select Expert Title">

  <input type="checkbox" name="expTitle[]" id="checkboxtitlelist1" value="1" data-id="Electronic Enginnering Expert">  Electronic Enginnering Expert

   <input type="checkbox" name="expTitle[]" id="checkboxtitlelist2" value="2" data-id="African Grey Parrots Expert">  African Grey Parrots Expert

  <input type="checkbox" name="expTitle[]" id="checkboxtitlelist3" value="3" data-id="Alpacas Expert">  Alpacas Expert

    ......

   <input type="checkbox" name="expTitle[]" id="checkboxtitlelist2431" value="2431" data-id="Sales Expert">  Sales Expert

  <input type="checkbox" name="expTitle[]" id="checkboxtitlelist2433" value="2433" data-id="Insurance Advisor">  Insurance Advisor

   <input type="checkbox" name="expTitle[]" id="checkboxtitlelist2434" value="2434" data-id="English Language Expert">  English Language Expert

I think search process very slow ....any other way to search data ?

A: .indexOf can do millions of checks per second on a current Browser. It's probably some other part of the code that's slow.
Assuming the HTML table is rendered once per pageview, you could iterate through the entire HTML table once at the very start and build a lookup table with datavalue.toLowerCase() and the div that needs to be shown or hidden. Than just iterate over that lookup table instead of the DOM.
That way you don't have to do the $(this).attr("data-id") and $(this).closest('div') operations every time, which I think might be the cause of the slowness as they operate on the DOM.
I bet the problem is in doing the .closest() and .parent() calls 2000x for every search. You could omit these by doing the search on the div title attribute instead of the data-id; that way you already have the element you want to hide or show.

A: Try the search() function in jQuery
if(datavalue.toLowerCase().search(query) != -1)
      {
         $(this).parent('div').show();
      }
      else
      {
         $(this).closest('div').hide();
      }

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Aleberry was fortunate to have one of our awesome clients accepted into SURGE 3 last year.
Project Insiders is a Houston-based O&G SaaS-based platform that provides sales intelligence on large capital investment projects.
This week's Pitch Deck Tuesday was designed for Project Insider's big presentation at SURGE Day 2014. Kenley rocked the stage & we are so excited for their continued success.


The word Meditation is derived from Latin word "Meditatio", which means to concentrate, devise, contemplate, etc. Meditation may mean different things to different people. It can take various forms for many people. But the result is always good. It helps to improve concentration, focus and make us more immune. It is utterly beneficial for a healthy lifestyle.
Especially for people living in metropolitan cities, having a monotonous life-style, it is found that they are in extensive pressure and often frustrated. This can often lead to serious health problems. Being able to cope up with the fast-moving lifestyle and maintain peace of mind is very important, and mediation can prove utterly beneficial in this regard. We believe that Technology drifts us away from meditating and getting relaxed, but if you use it the right way, technology can prove utterly beneficial for meditating too.
Here I have listed down those meditation apps which you can install it right now on your smartphone and start using it. One tip which I would like to give you: Make it a habit and start with 5 or 10 minutes of meditation daily. Initially it may be little hard for you to meditate as many thoughts will keep crossing your mind, I suggest you to let it pass by. Don't try to force yourself to keep your mind blank, rather acknowledge all your thoughts and let it pass. Once you let them pass, you will be able to concentrate and meditate in the right way.
Here we will take a look at Android and iPhone apps, which can help you in meditating, providing you inner peace of mind and soul. You may choose one of these apps depending on your personal preference.
This Android meditation app is freely available and presents you with ten levels of meditation. When you first start, a soft sound indicates the start of meditation, with a quote on every screen and photo of Gautam Buddha. You can first read the quote and then concentrate and meditate either by closing your eyes or concentrate on the photo of Buddha. The text was little cluttered (may be because of the small screen device) at the home screen of the app.
There is a timer running at each level. As soon as the time runs out, the soft sound is again heard, indicating the end of meditation. Users also have option to either turn their phone in flight mode or disable the sound of the app.
This app is freely available for Android platform and is ad-free. It aims at chanting the powerful OM (aum) mantras to relax the body by meditating. The word OM (AUM) is said to be the only sound one would hear being in deep meditation state, and I believe it's the best way to meditate. The app provides a Music player like interface. As soon as we start the chanting, a timer starts and also counts the no. of chants of the word OM.
Just Like the Buddhist Meditation Trainer app, this app also provides an option for turning the phone in flight mode with just a single tap. Starting the meditation is easy by tapping the app. As soon as it's done, a timer starts with a screen displaying images of Lord Buddha and a quote. At the end of the timer, we hear a soft sound just like the Buddhist Meditation Trainer. After the timer is over, you have option to share the app or end meditation. One feature which differs it from Buddhist Meditation trainer is; we can turn on a continuous chanting of the soft "beep" sound. Another thing, I liked in this app is the interface. It was good when compared to the previous app.
A pretty nice feature about this app is; it gives a reminder that it's time to meditate in the notification panel.
Personally, I found it more or less same like the previous app, Buddhist Meditation Trainer.
It's often difficult to meditate, right? But, this app would be surely useful for you. The co-founder of the app is a Buddhist Monk, who would teach his way to relax in just 10 minutes. The thing I like about this app is, unlike others, it strips down to the basics of meditating and would help you to meditate in a relaxed state of mind. Emma Watson is a great fan of this app, and so do many others. To know more, visit https://www.headspace.com/ .
This app is available for both Android and iPhone. If I have to suggest you one app, this will be the one. Just find a quiet place and start using it.
It is often difficult to stick to your goals in meditation. Meditation Helper is a handy app which can be used to set up custom timers each day for you to meditate. It lets you setup various options like, make your phone silent, make it to go to airplane mode, etc. when you're meditating. Once you achieve the goal set by you, it lets you know, which can motivate you a lot.
Once the timer reaches the goal set by you, you'll hear a bell. You can also set bells in between the intervals if you prefer, so as to know that how much time has passed. Though this can be useful for many, I don't personally prefer it. Rather than setting up bells in between the timer, it's better to set a bell just at the end of the timer. This way you would not be disturbed in between. This app is available for Android, iPhone, and iPad.
Indeed a very good app which would teach anyone the art of power napping. Power naps can provide you with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. It also offers a timer which user can adjust according to his needs. Along with this, the alarm feature is also provided to prevent anyone from going into the deep sleep.
This app is available on iPhone, iPad and Android.
This app let's you choose from a variety of music and guide you through a step by step process to meditate. Guiding you about various breathing techniques, you can easily learn meditating to keep yourself calm throughout the day.
When you switch on the timer on the begin tab, the app guides you about the breathing technique, which would appear on the screen with auto-scrolling. Then you can hear a soothing voice, which would further guide you. The overall UI and performance of the app is good.
This app is available for Android, iPhone and iPad.
The uniqueness of this app is reflected by it's name itself. This seven steps app would help anyone to meditate using beautiful images in the background with a pleasant music.
It also offers a guided session to let people relax and meditate. Kip Mazuy has offered music in this app, which makes people fall in love with it even more. The app is available for iPhone and iPad.
A greatly designed meditation app, where woman's voice would guide you to get relaxed. Not only this, but the app also offers to add some natural sounds like that of oceans, trees etc. You may also add some music as per your choice.
This app is available for iPhone and can prove a really great app for anyone.
This one is an iPhone and Android app, pretty much different from all the above. This would help you in locating nearest yoga or meditation centre near you. Specially designed for US people, this can provide a quick way to locate centers and pay for it right from your phone.
Now, what are you waiting for? Just rush to the app store and download these apps for meditation right away!
Life has really become tough for us, we'll always be busy in one or the other thing and such apps would always pop up in front of your eyes, making you realize that you should meditate. Hope that these would help you in meditating and stay healthy.


Ensaf Haidar visited Europe this week and met up with Amnesty International and Free Raif Campaign Members in Norway, Germany, Belgium and France. One highlight of her trip was appearing on stage in Berlin with no less than Joan Baez for the song 'I Shall Be Released'. Plus, there were many other events planned around the world.
Or join one of the other ongoing protests and show #SaudiArabia that our movement goes on!
Please share also dates and venues here!
Every Saturday at 1pm at the Saudi Consulate!


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The Kaiser Experience
Aerospace and High Strength
Automotive Extrusions
Creating Sustainable Value
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report
December 29, 2022 at 9:00 AM EST
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ: KALU), a leading producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products serving customers worldwide with highly-engineered solutions for aerospace and high-strength, packaging, custom automotive, general engineering and other industrial applications, today published its 2021 Sustainability Report summarizing the Company's focus and initiatives around its environmental, social and governance ("ESG") programming and development as it continues to manage its business for long-term success in a manner that is economically, environmentally and socially responsible. The report is available on the Company's website at https://www.kaiseraluminum.com/community-environment/.
"We continued to build on the core elements of our sustainability initiatives in 2021 to ensure we are well-positioned for future growth in the rising circular economy," said Keith A. Harvey, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our accomplishments are a result of our continuing commitment to identify, enhance and implement policies, disclosures and programs to create a more sustainable future and long-term value for our stakeholders. We believe Kaiser represents a part of the carbon solution with products that are inherently sustainable and infinitely recyclable, which continues to further support the strategic positioning of our company as a responsible and resilient organization for long-term growth and profitability."
Mr. Harvey continued, "Looking ahead, we will remain focused on continuing to nurture our corporate culture of safety, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, as well as maintaining our strong corporate governance practices and implementing our strategies and investment decisions in-line with our corporate values and sustainability initiatives for the benefit of all stakeholders."
Highlights of the Company's 2021 Sustainability Report:
Expanded environmental disclosures to include operational metrics for our Warrick rolling mill, water program case studies for our Trentwood rolling mill, waste information and sustainability goals and highlights focused on greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions intensity, reduction goals, plans and progress.
Expanded the scope of duties and responsibilities of our Board's ESG Committee to provide more focused oversight of the Company's ESG activities and strategic initiatives.
Enhanced social disclosures focused on cybersecurity, the Kaiser Aluminum Women's Leadership Program and a link to the Company's Equal Employment Opportunity report.
Reported strong 2021 safety performance with a record lost-time case incident rate ("LTIR"), representing a 30% reduction compared to 2020.
Provided updated governance highlights supporting Board composition best practices and updated supply chain data.
Provided additional metrics and enhanced disclosures based upon the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") with the objective over time of more fully aligning with SASB and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures.
About Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, headquartered in Franklin, Tenn., is a leading producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products, serving customers worldwide with highly-engineered solutions for aerospace and high-strength, packaging, general engineering, custom automotive, and other industrial applications. The Company's North American facilities produce value-added plate, sheet, coil, extrusions, rod, bar, tube, and wire products, adhering to traditions of quality, innovation, and service that have been key components of the culture since the Company was founded in 1946. The Company's stock is included in the Russell 2000® index and the S&P Small Cap 600® index.
Available Information
For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.kaiseraluminum.com. The website includes a section for investor relations under which the Company provides notifications of news or announcements regarding its financial performance, including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, investor events, and earnings and other press releases. In addition, all Company filings submitted to the SEC are available through a link to the section of the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, which includes: Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and Proxy Statements for the Company's annual stockholders' meetings, and other information statements as filed with the SEC. In addition, the Company provides a webcast of its quarterly earnings calls and certain events in which management participates or hosts with members of the investment community.
This press release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management based on information available to it at the time such statements are made. Kaiser Aluminum cautions that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve significant risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may vary materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. These factors include: (a) the effectiveness of management's strategies and decisions and the execution of those strategies; (b) general economic and business conditions; (c) developments in technology; (d) new or modified statutory or regulatory requirements; and (e) other risk factors summarized in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations.
Addo Investor Relations
Investors@KaiserAluminum.com
Source: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
© 2023 Kaiser Aluminum


I can't imagine what it's like to be a family that has a child with special needs who's lost their home due to Sandy. If you're a parent of a kid with disability you know full well that even a minor disruption in our lives can be a major inconvenience, not to mention the extra financial burdens we already float.
I hope one of the resources below for families of kids with special needs affected by Sandy helps; if you know of other resources, share. And if you are one of those families, please let us know if there is anything we can do.
• FEMA Office of Disability Integration & Coordination coordinates emergency recovery for children and adults with disability. The number listed on the site is the general FEMA number to call for assistance: 800-621-6632. If a family that has a child with special needs in New York or New Jersey is in dire need of help, try Regional Disability Integration Specialist Jim Flemming; james.flemming@fema dhs.gov. The Regional Disability Integration Specialist for Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont is Kate McCarthy Barnett, kate.mccarthybarnett@fema.dhs.gov. The Regional Disability Integration Specialist for Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia is Linda Landers, linda.landers@fema.dhs.gov.
• The Arc | For People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (@TheArcUS) is helping people with intellectual disability and their families in need; click on the state links below to find the chapter nearest you, call 800-433-5255. Some are on twitter, I've included their handles.
• United Cerebral Palsy (@UCPnational) affiliates are providing assistance to people in their communities. Click to find a local branch here or call 800-872-5827.
• Portlight Strategies provides post-disaster relief to people with disabilities; email ron@portlight.org. (note, the homepage has a good list of disaster planning resources for people with disabilities).
• Family Voices (@FamilyVoices) works with families who have children with special health care needs. They're working with affiliates in affected states, and could provide guidance; 888-835-5669 or send a message here.
• Do not hesitate to reach out to your house of worship for relief. Here's inspiration from Facebook reader and New Orleans resident Monica Jackson, who went through Katrina: "I remember a church up north got together and collected all the wheelchairs, standers, and other equipment they could find and drove it down in an 18-wheeler to our area. It was a huge help because when we evacuated, we couldn't take all of Dylan's equipment with us, and it was washed away in the hurricane."
Sesame Street has a four-part series about hurricanes, from explaining to a child what a hurricane means to helping with cleanup.
A good article on what to say to children about hurricanes from Project Fleur de Lis.
The Friendship Circle has a post on how to prepare a child with special needs for the next hurricane.
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Grandmother is "A unique love that transcends the years". This beautiful Willow Tree® figurine is designed by artist Susan Lordi.
Figurine measures 5-1/2"H and sits atop the resin base measuring 3/4"Hx4"W.
Base is included, but not part of the Willow Tree line.
We personalize the base with any message on 1 line, up to 30 characters.


[origin: EP0781021A2] A communication system including a CLOS switching network, and a method for characterizing network capacity, usage, congestion, and blocking and/or near blocking stages. The CLOS switching network includes input, center and output stages each comprised of at least one switch, a plurality of first links connecting each input stage switch to each of the center stage switches, and a plurality of second links connecting each center stage switch to each of the output stage switches. The system also comprises a controller for determining the idle/busy status of each of the first and second links, and for calculating a measurement of available paths between each of the input stage switches to each of the output stage switches based on the status of the first and second links. In one embodiment of the method according to the present invention, the status of each link is determined and the measurement of available paths is calculated prior to executing a routing algorithm to determine the path or paths that can be utilized to satisfy a communication request received by the system. Use of the system and method of the present invention permits for characterization of network capacity, usage, congestion, and blocking and/or near blocking states, and may also result in improved efficiency by avoiding complex routing calculations in no paths or only limited paths are available to satisfy the communication request.