Congratulations to Tropa 98 UCU NL from Pangasinan for breezing through a challenging obstacle course in only six minutes and six seconds.
Real tropas can overcome any obstacle– this is what TNT Tropa Challenge was able to prove in its adrenaline-charged and star-studded finals last Sunday, February 26 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.
From over 200 aspiring tropa participants from all over the country, the top 18 tropas went head to head in the semifinal rounds, with only the top five teams advancing to the grand finals for a shot at winning over P1 million grand prize plus P100,000 for their school.
Relying on team work and strategy, Team 98 UCU NL from Urdaneta City University in Pangasinan breezed through the American Ninja Warrior-inspired obstacle course in only six minutes and six seconds.– from downing exotic dishes at the Gastronomic Challenge; working as one for the Unity Walk; Table Maze, and Giant Puzzle; to showing their might at the Jousting Challenge, Rope Swing, Army Climb and Lateral Climb stations, among others.
Meanwhile, Pasig City-based Tropang Thuggerz clocked in at six minutes and 50 seconds for a first runner-up finish, winning P200,000.00 and P75,000.00 for their team and school, respectively. Second runner-up Happy Lang Squad from Bacolod City National High School finished in seven minutes and 22 seconds to take home P100,000.00 for their team and P50,000.00 for their school.
The third and fourth placers, Boys Over Wall from Cavite (13 minutes and 38 seconds) and Bomb Squad from Muntinlupa (22 minutes and 42 seconds) each got P50,000.00 cash and P25,000.00 for their schools.
Indeed, everyone was a winner including the thousands of subscribers and supporters which enjoyed performances from the Teen Tropa, Jhonng Hilario, VMiguel Gonzales, Hashtags, Loisa Andalio, Sue Ramirez, JC Santos, Hashtags and Rocksteddy during the two-day finale.
Will there be a second season? Tropas should stay tuned.


Over the past decade, Boston-based Iron Mountain Inc.–with $2.5 billion in annual revenues–has grown dramatically from being a data protection and records management enterprise serving U.S. businesses, to a global concern with operations in 35 countries. That transformation presented a new set of challenges. Overseas investment of $1.4 billion had created significant foreign exchange exposures, while a legacy holding company structure in Europe introduced significant earnings volatility. The company's effective tax rate hovered at an intolerable 43%, given the impending consumption of the company's NOL's. Lastly, treasury operations and support for Europe was ineffective.


We've covered the triangle, so tonight I wanted to add another fundamental attack from the guard, an armbar. First you need to isolate their arm. Easiest way to do that is to grab their wrist with your same side hand, then also grab their elbow. Pull their arm across and pin it to your chest. You're then going to put your same side foot on their hip, clamping the knee of that leg to their shoulder.
If they have a collar, grab that with your wrist-hand (keeping hold of their arm with your elbow-hand) and pull them down. If it's nogi, grab their head. Next, kick your other leg into their armpit, aiming to further break their posture and get your leg across their back. From here, you can then push their head out of the way and bring your hip-pushing leg over their head. Squeeze your knees.
To help with teaching this, I went with the sequence I learned from Sahid recently. It starts with drilling the leg positioning. In closed guard, your partner is going to put their elbow on the opposite side of your belt knot/belly button. Bring your leg on the same side as that arm up, so you can pin your knee against their shoulder. Your other leg kicks up into their armpit. Use that to turn your own body, also bringing their body down with the armpit leg. You can now bring your first leg over their head, keeping your heels pointing down (don't cross your legs).
Teaching Notes: Interestingly, when I was rewatching some videos on the armbar, a number of instructors don't do the armpit kick to swivel the body into place. Instead, they reach under the leg. That works too, but I tend to find that it's difficult to get the space for reaching underneath. If the other person is sat back heavily, there isn't room to reach under. However, it's a variation I kept in mind, for those who might have trouble with the armpit version (e.g., perhaps they had some issues with their leg and found it hard to push off like that).
As with the triangle, a common problem tonight was that people weren't extending, meaning that they get squished up on their shoulders. That makes it tough to apply either submission. So, I need to emphasise that push with the legs, as well as really knocking your partner's posture when you kick across with the armpit leg. I tried the John Will teaching method during the main class (I normally only do it at the end for a review), which I think helped: that way, I can try to pre-empt any issues people might be having, because I can see it clearly in front of me. I'll try bringing that structure in for the mixed classes too.


Another Will Joseph Cook track? Soz, but honestly, I'd have put that entire album on here if I could. Treat Me Like A Lover is an unashamedly 90s pulsating pop anthem, and if you can listen to this without at least doing a lil shoulder shimmy then you're made of STONE.
HANDS UP IF YOU CANNOT KEEP UP WITH FRANK OCEAN???? Disappears for years and now he's released sophomore studio album Blond, visual album Endless, and several new singles including Lens, each one just as infectious as the last and fully showcasing just how versatile and outstanding an artist Frank Ocean is. Parklife, hurry yourself up.


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Trumbull senator to challenge Ganim for mayor
Published 10:41 am EST, Tuesday, January 22, 2019
State Sen. Marilyn Moore, a graduate of Central High School, speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Central High School, in Bridgeport, Conn. Aug. 31, 2018. — Ned Gerard photo
Surrounded by a small crowd of allies that she must grow into a movement for change, state Sen. Marilyn Moore on Monday announced her long-anticipated candidacy for mayor. Moore (D-22nd) represents a district that includes all of Trumbull, about one-third of Bridgeport and a small part of Monroe.
"We all agree I am the person to reset and restore Bridgeport. ... If not now, when? And if not me, who else has successfully worked independently of the systems that oppress us?" said Moore, 70, referring to her reputation as independent of Bridgeport's Democratic Town Committee, its chairman, Mario Testa, and his friend, the man Moore wants to unseat, Mayor Joe Ganim.
"I declare war on every person and every thing that has kept Bridgeport in bondage," she declared.
Moore, who if elected would become the city's first black chief executive and its second female mayor, delivered her remarks in a side room at Mount Aery Baptist Church minutes after a Martin Luther King Day ceremony celebrating the courage to speak out and act to right wrongs.
"I have no fear. God has not given me the spirit of fear," Moore said. "I only know victory. I only work to win."
Moore's track record seems to back her up.
She beat the establishment when she successfully ran for the 22nd Senate District seat in 2014, defeating Democratic incumbent Anthony Musto. And Moore survived a 2016 primary challenge from then-Bridgeport City Council President Tom McCarthy.
Last year Moore, while seeking a third term, again bucked Bridgeport's Democratic power brokers when she supported Ned Lamont of Greenwich over Ganim for governor. Lamont defeated Ganim in the primary, and went on to win November's general election.
But as Moore and Ganim prepare to wage political war, the latter has some strategic advantages: Testa's support and counsel, the power of incumbency, a two-year head start on fundraising — and Ganim, who was first mayor in the 1990s and waged a successful comeback in 2015 after a felony corruption conviction, is an aggressive campaigner who loves walking neighborhoods and knocking on doors.
Still, Moore in an interview Monday said she is a believer in lives having "seasons" and that this is her time to run for mayor.
"I just don't see the barriers others see," Moore said. But she would not say whether the plan is to face Ganim in a Democratic primary this summer or to run as an independent or third-party candidate in November.
"All I know is I will be on the ballot in November," she said. "How I get there we'll figure out along the way. ... I don't want to box myself in."
A city in peril?
Ganim also attended Mount Aery's King Day event, sitting a few yards from Moore. He left before the state senator's announcement. In an interview afterward, the mayor said, "It's that time of year. I'm sure a number of people may turn around to consider running."
"Hopefully they can create a vision for the city," Ganim said. "What I've been doing is stabilizing the city's budget, working to make the city safer, building tax base growth and trying to improve the quality of life. It's going to be a hard record for someone to compete with just words."
But the mayor does have his vulnerabilities. Though his past couple of budgets held the line on taxes, that was only after Ganim and the City Council hiked the rate to 54 mills in 2016 — one of the highest in the state.
The major economic developments Ganim has touted — a concert amphitheater, renovating the long-shuttered Palace and Majestic theaters, and building a downtown ice skating complex — are either delayed, short on funding or still just on paper.
Critics have argued Ganim has not been engaged in improving public education and has failed to adequately fund Bridgeport's schools. The mayor has instead focused on trying to obtain more state education dollars.
"I'm not satisfied, certainly. There's always room for criticism," Ganim said. "Words are easy to throw around. The job is tough, tough, tough. There's no tougher job, trying to make progress."
Moore, without offering specifics, said she would focus on jobs, poverty, crime, youth violence, transparency and accountability.
Ganim's pitch in 2015 was similar, particularly the promises to run a clean government. At that time Ganim, whose first administration ended in 2003 with his conviction, was asking Bridgeport for a second chance.
But last week, agents with the FBI were again in town, visiting City Hall as part of a criminal probe into employees' alleged sale of scrap metal for cash.
"Bridgeport is once again in peril," Moore said, alluding to the FBI ongoing investigation. The mayor and Police Chief Armando Perez have said they were the ones who alerted the FBI about the scrap metal allegations outlined in an anonymous letter from last fall.
Juggling duties
Councilwoman the Rev. Mary McBride-Lee said she believes voters will give the mayor another four years in office.
McBride-Lee, who is black, said that Moore as a state senator has "done absolutely nothing" and is not as close to the community as Ganim. She portrayed Moore as having a base in certain sections of town but not a wider following. Ganim in particular in 2015 courted the lower-income minority neighborhoods where his experience in the criminal justice system resonated.
"You can't be for some people," McBride-Lee said of Moore. "You have to be for all the people as far as I'm concerned."
Moore leveled similar criticism at Ganim — that he is part of Bridgeport political power structure that only benefits insiders.
"Together we will put the people back into government," Moore said during Monday's speech.
Moore in an interview said that she will not be promising anyone who helps her campaign jobs in City Hall. Ganim's administration is packed with loyalists from his 2015 campaign and from his 2018 gubernatorial bid.
"I want the most learned, experienced, thought-provoking, challenging people around me," Moore said.
Moore criticized Ganim for spending too much time running for governor. But Moore, who also represents Trumbull and Monroe in the state Senate, now has to juggle her part-time legislative duties with a competitive mayoral race.
"That's what people have said to me — how do you do both?" Ganim said. "The (legislative) session just started. It's a critical session for Bridgeport."
Ganim said the city needs "a full delegation in Hartford to fight hard for the priorities for Bridgeport. That's the best way to make things happen."
Moore had been negotiating with another potential mayoral candidate, former Ganim ally state Rep. Rev. Charlie Stallworth, to avoid splitting the anti-Ganim vote. Asked Monday about Stallworth, she said, "I'm running. I don't know what Charlie's doing."
Stallworth, who is also black, Monday afternoon said, "I haven't come to a final conclusion. Her announcement was a surprise."


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CPaT Announces Expanded Contract with Avelo Airlines
August 4, 2021 CPaT Press Releases
CPaT Global today announced they have been awarded an expanded contract by Avelo Airlines. CPaT will be providing an enhanced tailoring curriculum for the Boeing 737NG, including Aircraft Systems courses and CPaT's General Subjects library.
"CPaT is proud to support Avelo Airlines as it becomes one of the most exciting and dynamic low-cost airlines in the U.S." said Capt. Greg Darrow, CPaT's Vice President of Sales. "We have worked with the flight operations management for many years as it has transformed into the airline we see today. Providing the very best distance learning solutions to its pilots is extremely important to both Avelo Airlines and CPaT."
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Black Lives Matter, Class Actions, Racial Justice
Black Lives Matter: Advocating for Racial Justice in St. Louis County
In May of 2016, Quinton Thomas, a native St Louisan was pulled over in Beverly Hills, a Missouri town of 574 people that is 93% black and receives 26% of its general revenue from court fines and fees. Mr. Thomas was driving his friend to a barber shop to get his haircut when he was stopped by police for having a "busted front bumper." In the past three years, Mr. Thomas has been pulled over, arrested and jailed for unpaid traffic tickets, and as a result he has lost two jobs and one vehicle, not to mention days of his life, and a sense of safety when he gets behind the wheel.
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How to fix YouTube black screen error?
by Ugnius Kiguolis - - 2019-10-24
Home »	Fix » How to fix YouTube black screen error?
Issue: How to fix YouTube black screen error?
For some reason, most of the YouTube videos show up in a black screen. I can hear the sounds, but no video material displayed. The problem started just a few days ago, and I did not do anything out of the ordinary on my PC. Any suggestions on how to fix the issue?
Method 1. Refresh the video
Method 2. Remove web browser cache clogs
Method 3. Sign in/sign out your YouTube/Google account
Method 4. Disable or remove extensions
Method 5. Disable hardware acceleration
Method 6. Check your internet speed
Method 7. Try another browser
Prevent websites, ISP, and other parties from tracking you
Recover your lost files quickly
Created in 2005, YouTube revolutionized[1] the way users can access and share the videos online, and it remains the leading video sharing and streaming site to this day. It helped novice video makers, singers, and other content creators to shine without promotional campaigns and gifted the world the amazing people that otherwise would not be heard. Therefore, while YouTube remains an important part of online experience, it does not always perform at its best.
One of the issues users commonly encounter (among slow loading speeds, green screens, computer shutdowns) is YouTube black screen errors. These usually result in the video never showing up on the computer or phone screen in the first place, although in some cases, YouTube black screen may disappear after a while, or the sound may still be present. The problem may also be consistent among multiple videos, and sometimes users only face it occasionally.
The different means and frequencies for the YouTube black screen error to occur are due to multiple factors, including malfunctioning ad-block extensions, issues with Google/YouTube account, internet stability, browser cache, etc. Luckily, in most cases, you can fix YouTube black screen error relatively easily, and we will describe quire a few methods below.
In some cases, however, the YouTube black screen errors may be caused by factors that are outside of your control. For example, if your ISP (Internet Service Provider) has technical difficulties, or YouTube's servers are overloaded. Unfortunately, nothing can be done about these, and you will have to wait for YouTube black screen error to be fixed by outside sources.
This is one of the first methods you should try when having issues with YouTube or any other website. In some cases, tiny bits of data may not be displayed correctly or get bugged and not display the content correctly, and refreshing the page usually solves these types of issues.
Simply put the mouse cursor anywhere on the URL bar and hit Enter, or click the Refresh button instead. In case that did not work, you might also want to restart the browser altogether.
Browser cache[2] is a feature that can allow the content (such as pictures, texts, etc.) on web pages to load faster. While the feature can be very convenient, browser cache might pile up over time and take a considerable amount of space. In some cases, it might even prevent some content from loading properly. Besides, cleaning cache regularly is advised due to security reasons, as some malware might exfoliate data from it. Here's how to do it on Google Chrome:
Click on Menu > More Tools
Select Clear browsing data… (you can also press Ctrl + Shift + Delete instead while on any page)
Select all the boxes and click Clear Data (note: make sure Time range is set to All time)
While the names of the options are slightly different, similar steps apply for other web browsers as well, so make sure that you delete browsing data from Firefox, IE, Edge or another browser that you are using.
If you have a YouTube account, then check if you are signed into it. If you are, then try to sign out and check for YouTube videos. If the black screen vanished and now you can see videos as usual, then the culprit might have been an internal YouTube bug, which might have occurred due to the prolonged login to the account. In case you do not have the account, try to create one and log into it.
In some cases, browser extensions can cause YouTube black screen errors. It is exceptionally common for ad-blockers – these add-ons block certain elements of the website from being loading, blocking the advertisements in the process. This also works for video-streaming sites like YouTube, where ads are built-in into videos. In some cases, a malfunctioning application may load wrong components and block the desired content, resulting in YouTube black screen errors. To fix that, try disabling the extension:
Click on your ad-blocking app and select Pause on all sites or Pause on this site (these options may be worded differently – depending on the installed app (we are using AdBlock))
Reload the video and see if it returns the YouTube black screen error
If the issue is fixed, we advise you replace it with another ad-blocker
Additionally, you should also try disabling other apps and remove those that are considered to be unsafe (potentially unwanted).[3] To remove an extension, follow these steps:
Right-click on the undesired extension and select Remove from Chrome
Hardware acceleration is designed to utilize the GPU in order to perform certain high-demand tasks while browsing. In some cases, however, this feature might cause various issues, including the YouTube black screen error. Therefore, try to disable hardware acceleration and try to play the video again:
On Chrome, click on Menu and select Settings
Scroll down and click Advanced
Scroll down again till you reach System section
Toggle the switch near the Use hardware acceleration when available option
Instructions for Mozilla Firefox:
Open Firefox and go to Menu > Options
In the General section, scroll down until you reach Performance
Untick Use recommended performance settings
Untick Use hardware acceleration when available
The best way to find out whether your internet is causing YouTube black screen errors is by checking your internet speed. There are plenty of free services available online, but possibly the most popular one is speedtest.net.
It is worth trying another browser, as there is a small chance that the browser you are using cannot play the YouTube video properly due to incompatibility or other issues. Besides, it is also a good way to see if the browser extensions that you have installed on the browser are causing the issue.
Simply download another browser and install it on your computer. If it fixes the YouTube black screen error, you should contact the tech support of the browser that you are having trouble with.
To stay completely anonymous and prevent the ISP and the government from spying on you, you should employ Private Internet Access VPN. It will allow you to connect to the internet while being completely anonymous by encrypting all information, prevent trackers, ads, as well as malicious content. Most importantly, you will stop the illegal surveillance activities that NSA and other governmental institutions are performing behind your back.
Unforeseen circumstances can happen at any time while using the computer: it can turn off due to a power cut, a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) can occur, or random Windows updates can the machine when you went away for a few minutes. As a result, your schoolwork, important documents, and other data might be lost. To recover lost files, you can use Data Recovery Pro – it searches through copies of files that are still available on your hard drive and retrieves them quickly.
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Don't ask me how, friends, but for some reason this little tiered dress is reading as "minimalist" to me. I feel like maybe it's the type of thing we would see on a minimalist fashionista's moodboard of what they are packing in their carry-on for a 4 day trip to Italy. Amongst the grey, beige and chambray would be this little polka dot dress!
Just a little added bonus bringing some interest to the back!
You know what, friends? I originally thought that this band-top was a contemporary creation, but the more I looked at it, the more I thought this is actually a brilliant refashioning of an old grey t-shirt!
I came across this PJ-inspired top from our departed fave Noul, and to be honest, friends, at first I was all "what is this?". But let me tell you what it is: it's a top that *also* belongs in the wardrobe of some fabulous minimalist fashionista! (Brittany Bathgate would totally wear this, amiright?
It may look simple, but there are so many things that I love about this necklace! First of all, it's all black, which is not something you see very often in necklaces or pendants. At first I thought it was made of rubber (I don't know), but the u-shape pendant part is enamel, and the chain is a black metal snake chain! Plus, it's totally from outer space!
Remember these awesome pants from the back room a few weeks ago? These are the Liam Pant from Generic Denim, and friends, although I don't typically wear pants (how do you get them on? One leg at a time or something?), I SCOURED the internet to track these down in my size. (Well, kinda scoured, because, you know, I'm lazy). It is not very often that a piece blows me over so much that I actually bother to try to track down something similar, but that's how much I love these pants! Unfortunately, everyone on the internet also loves them, and there are no more to be found...except if you are a size 26, you can get them right here!
A Red Pony friend looking in the men's section told me that he recently just found out he has been wearing the wrong size shoes...like how 80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra! This seemed hilarious to me thinking that 80% of men are wearing the wrong shoe size! But, look, we have you covered because the Topman Hale brogues that we have in the shop come in 2 different sizes!
This delightful pale yellow sweater is just hanging out acting all casual...and being Rag & Bone!
Love this type of ombre/bleach-dipped denim shirt!
I promise I will stop using the term "minimalist" or referring to any space or time travel for the rest of the blog.....right after this purse!
It has identical pockets on both sides!
Special treat this week: a Pink Tartan skirt! I love the felted wool and the blurry effect of the patern. It's playful and serious at the same time.
...and it fit her PERFECTLY! She knew that she had found a real gem, so we can all sleep well at night knowing this one went to a home that will definately appreciate it!
In case you missed the news, Red Pony is relocating to Whyte Ave and 99 Street at the end of September. We finally got into the new space for real yesterday!
...and she actually stripped the WHOLE STORE! So that's one thing done already! Check!
This space will get cuter, I promise!
I am going out of town for a few days (since we are sooooooo far ahead of our reno schedule now that the wallpaper is down! Ha!) so no blog next week (sorry!). Red Pony is open regular hours (but don't forget that we are closed Sundays in August), and I will be in the shop on Saturday, August 11 if you want to come give me a reality-check on how long renovations actually take!


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Report: NASA Is Planning To Privatize International Space Station
Under the Trump adminstration's plan it would be transferred to private hands after federal funding stops in 2025.
Article by Ethan Weston
The Trump administration is reportedly hoping to privatize the International Space Station.
That's according to The Washington Post, which says it's obtained a NASA document that outlines plans for privatization when the U.S. government stops funding the station in 2025.
It's not clear how putting the station in private hands would work, since the ISS is an international program involving a number of other countries.
NASA will release its budget proposal Monday, and the privatization plan will reportedly be included.
Latest in Space
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NASA has been funding search programs to observe the night sky in order to discover as many asteroids as possible.
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The plane, with its two fuselages and 385-foot wingspan, soared for six hours straight, reaching an altitude of 22,500 feet.
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Comet not seen in 50,000 years to pass by Earth. Here's how to watch:
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is forecasted to be the brightest from January 31 to February 1. Experts say it will be most visible just before dawn.
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Our Committee Chair has a conflict that prevents his participation in our troop committee meeting on its traditional night. In his absence our Scoutmaster is running the meetings. Is this a good practice, or should someone else be running our committee meeting?
My first suggestion would be for the committee chair to move the committee meetings to another day and time convenient to him, ideally one that works for the majority of the committee. The presence of the committee chair is really pivotal in the functioning of the committee, so he needs to be there or risk being left out of the loop.
The Scoutmaster's responsibilities are to the Scouts, particularly the youth leaders of the troop. He or she shouldn't also be burdened with handling committee matters. In a small troop, this could work for a while, but the Scoutmaster really needs a functioning committee to support his mission without having to worry about the nuts and bolts.
There's a post here at Bobwhite Blather called "Which lane are you in?" that describes the dividing line between the Scoutmaster and assistants and the committee.
I'd like to know your opinion on leadership accountability, specifically leadership training. Lots of units have leaders that have not attended Leader Specific Training, and yet BSA says that it's not up to the commissioners to hold unit leadership accountable. How do you overcome this issue?
You're right that the commissioner staff isn't the "Scouting police", as some might think it is. Our role as Commissioners is to be a resource, to help when a unit needs it, and to quietly encourage and guide leaders, not to tell them what to do.
The impetus to complete training has to come from the individual leader. The Boy Scouts of America can require certain training courses, as they do with Youth Protection Training for every registered adult, and with certain specific courses like Beginning Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) for Cub Scout packs holding family campouts. And certainly the chartered organization is within its rights to require its leaders to be trained.
Beyond the required courses, though, a leader has to realize that he or she will benefit from training and that it will help them do a better job for the Scouts that they are serving.
When filling positions, the committee chair can select individuals who have the attitude that training is an important step in fulfilling their roles. There can also be peer pressure in that when leaders are getting trained, the spotlight falls on those who haven't done training.
You can also find out the leader's reasons for choosing not to be trained, and respond to those reasons. For example, if they don't know what is involved or how to go about it, gather the information on when and where courses are offered, or how to access online training, and how long they can expect it to take. If they don't have time to sit through multiple segments, they can do it piecemeal. If they can't get to training, organize a ride share, or ask the district training team if they can do a course in your area. The cost of training shouldn't be an issue; units should budget for leader training as a program expense.
Lack of trained adults can also hurt the unit when it comes to the annual Journey to Excellence evaluation. An untrained leader can be the difference between all the Scouts wearing the Bronze JTE award patch (or no patch at all) and wearing the Gold level award.
Perhaps one of the most powerful incentives is that the parents of the Scouts are expecting the leader to know what they are doing, and training says that they at least are familiar with their role and have had some guidance in how to do it. They would expect that their child's soccer coach knows enough about the game of soccer to be able to teach it, and that the referees are trained in the rules. Ask the adult if he'd be comfortable if his son's coach, teacher, clergy or Scout leader was untrained.
When other leaders complete training, make a big deal about it in front of the entire unit. Present them with a training certificate in front of all the Scouts and parents. That can help a reluctant leader feel that there is value and personal pride in having completed training.
Do you have an issue in your unit that you'd like some help with? Get in touch using the Contact page and I'll do my best to answer.
I am the Committee Chair for a large Cub Scout pack in California. I found your blog last year when I took on the role and have found much helpful information here. Thank you for your efforts to inform and inspire our fellow Scouters.


- We will be assessing our next 7 Jolly Phonics letters next Monday (11/9). They are /c/ and /k/, /e/, /h/, /r/, /m/, and /d/. I am going to send home the packet of activities for practice on Tuesday. I will also post the video of the students singing the songs Tuesday or Wednesday.
- The students are going to be doing a project in ALO next Tuesday (11/10) that requires recycled materials. Between now and then, please send in any recycled materials (boxes, soda bottles, milk gallons, empty and clean food containers, etc.) Thank you for your support!
- The students have been asking me to send the link to our favorite math game home- abcya.com their favorite games are under Kinder math and are called Counting Fish and Fuzz Bugs. Fun and educational games they can play at home!
In literacy this week, we learned /r/ and /m/ in Jolly and Handwriting. We practiced A LOT of blending our sounds to make words. The students can read AND write so many words now!
While there was a sub on Monday, the students did more practice on 5 senses and identifying their feelings through reading stories and talking with a partner. We are going to continuing learning about identity this coming week.
On Thursday, we did a really fun activity based off a book the students read in ALO called Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis. The directions were to gather 5-6 leaves from outside, and then turn it into something that was NOT a leaf. It was so neat to see what they came up with and how they used their imaginations.
In math this week, we we worked on comparing numbers, counting, and graphing.
The students completed a fall graphing activity with the substitute where they were independently counting the number of objects on a pumpkin and graphing the results.
During centers we played 2 new games. One was "Haunted Houses" where the students had to roll a 12-sided dice, identify the number, and then count and put that number of unifix cubes into their haunted house. The other was "Spooky Spiders" where they had to roll two standard dice and then add the two numbers together (they did a great job with this addition!) and then put that number of spiders on the web. They then had to compare who had more on the board- them or their partner. The last center was working on the iPads to carve a pumpkin and then make it talk using an app called ChatterPix where you can record your voice. The students described what shapes were on their pumpkin- so fun!
We also compared 2 pumpkins and decide which was bigger. We looked with just our eyes and made our vote, and then measured them using unifix cubes to see which was actually taller. Then, we decided which was wider, and measured that using string.
Last but certainly not least... Halloween on Friday!
We had the BEST afternoon showing off our costumes, dancing, reading Halloween stories, and building/coloring Haunted Houses.
The party was a HUGE success!! The students decorated trick-or-treat bags, read a Halloween book, turned each other into mummies, and made a healthy Halloween snack. We had so much fun! Thanks again to our parent volunteers that made it happen!
Hope you had a great Halloween weekend!


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Huntsville, Texas has long been known as a prison town. Along with the headquarters of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice located in Walker County, seven prisons are also in the area: the Eastham Unit, Ellis Unit, Ferguson Unit, Goree Unit, Holliday Unit, the Walls Unit (Huntsville Unit), and the Wynne Unit. Grace has active ministries which reach out to the offenders and correctional officers at two of these facilities.
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SIGGRAPH bolsters focus on video games graphics
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CG and visual arts showcase conference SIGGRAPH has put out a call for video games content.
The event will feature an expanded focus on games in 2009, according to the organisers – and this year's Computer Animation Festival, part of the conference, will dedicate a segment of the Festival specifically to real-time rendering projects.
SIGGRAPH hopes to demo the content submitted live on their relevant platforms such as 360, PS3 and PC.
Demoed real-time work will have its own jury of industry professionals and experts, says organisers: "Entries will be judged on creativity, innovation, performance and most importantly, the ability to render in real time in front of a live audience during the Computer Animation Festival."
The work will be show cased as part of a evening theatre during the festival and during The Sanbox, part of SIGGRAPH dedicated to games.
"The addition of live, real-time rendering work is going to make this one of the most dynamic and innovative Festivals in SIGGRAPH history," added Ronen Barzel, SIGGRAPH 2009 conference chair.
"The gaming industry has been a substantial innovator in real-time graphics, and now the best gaming work can be showcased at SIGGRAPH alongside the latest developments in research, science, art, and technology from around the globe."
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These experiences are not just emotional, but cognitive and even physical, which can make you feel like nothing is going right. Depression can feel like it's wearing down the very core of you, and it can be easy to lose hope that things will ever feel better again.
For some people it can feel like they have spent their whole lives dipping in and out of depressive episodes. For others, these feelings may be relatively recent. Just as its symptoms and course can vary to person to person, depression can also arise for a variety of reasons. It may be a lingering response to a traumatic event such as a bereavement, the end of a relationship, or job loss. It may be caused by a combination of stressful events at work and at home, or may even feel like it has crept up on you 'out of nowhere'.
Counselling psychologists at The House are able to help people at any stage of their relationship with depression. Counselling is not a fixed process set in stone: Counselling psychologists use their experience and knowledge to tailor the therapeutic process to the particular needs and concerns of each person because what works for one might not work for another.
You will notice that all these components concentrate on your problems in the present, and how to challenge them to make your future better. Counselling has very little in common with the popular conception of therapy as laying on a couch whilst a psychoanalyst asks you about your relationship with your mother! Far from helping, there is evidence that dwelling on negativity from our past can actually make us feel worse.
Though perhaps overused or cliched, the phrase, 'You can't change your past, but you can change your present' really strikes at the core of the counselling process, which is very much solution-focused. The success of this approach is evidenced by the fact that Counselling is generally so effective that lasting positive change can be achieved in a matter of weeks to months, where psychoanalysis traditionally is undergone for years and even decades.


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Q: Unable to create an object of type 'MyDBContext'. For the different patterns supported at design time I am working on a project on asp.net core 6 platforms. I get an error when adding a migration.
I didn't have this problem in the previous version (asp.net core 5) and MVC architecture, but I decided to use onion architecture to do this project.
In asp.net core 6 there is no startup.cs file and all its settings are moved to the program.cs file, so I can't diagnose the problem properly.
I also tried all the suggested solutions on the internet
I even created a constructor with no parameters in the DB context file but it gave the error again
** In addition, I plan to use the Connection String in the program.cs file and not use it in the Configuration method in DBContext **
Thanks
Error after run add-migration :

Unable to create an object of type 'AhanoDBContext'. For the different patterns supported at design time, see https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=851728

MyDBContext :
public class AhanoDBContext : IdentityDbContext<User, Role, string, UserClaim, UserRole, IdentityUserLogin<string>, RoleClaim, IdentityUserToken<string>>
{
    public AhanoDBContext(DbContextOptions options) : base(options)
    {

    }

    protected override void OnModelCreating(ModelBuilder builder)
    {
        base.OnModelCreating(builder);
        //with this function init all mapping which available in this function(for Identity)
        builder.AddCustomIdentityMappings();
        //with this function init all mapping which available in this function(for Application->Ahano)
        builder.AddCustomAhanoMappings();
        //Take Now DateTime from Server and get value automatically
        builder.Entity<Product>().Property(b => b.PublishDateTime).HasDefaultValueSql("CONVERT(datetime,GetDate())");
    }

    public virtual DbSet<Category> Categories { set; get; }
    public virtual DbSet<Product> Products { set; get; }
    public virtual DbSet<ProductCategory> ProductCategories { get; set; }
    public virtual DbSet<ProductsImage> ProductsImages { get; set; }
    public virtual DbSet<Newsletter> Newsletters { get; set; }
    public virtual DbSet<ProductTag> ProductTags { get; set; }
    public virtual DbSet<Tag> Tags { get; set; }

}

Program.cs :
var builder = WebApplication.CreateBuilder(args);

var app = builder.Build();

// Add services to the container.
builder.Services.AddRazorPages();
builder.Services.AddDbContext<AhanoDBContext>(options =>
{
//The name of the connection string is taken from appsetting.json under ConnectionStrings
options.UseSqlServer(builder.Configuration.GetConnectionString("DatabaseDBConnString"));
});

// Configure the HTTP request pipeline.
if (!app.Environment.IsDevelopment())
{
 app.UseExceptionHandler("/Error");
 // The default HSTS value is 30 days. You may want to change this for production scenarios,
 see https://aka.ms/aspnetcore-hsts.
 app.UseHsts();
}

app.UseHttpsRedirection();
app.UseStaticFiles();

app.UseRouting();

app.UseAuthorization();

app.MapRazorPages();

app.Run();

A: Try to add
    public AhanoDBContext()
    {
    }

in your MyDBContext file. Like below, it works for me.
public class AhanoDBContext : IdentityDbContext<User, Role, string, UserClaim, UserRole, IdentityUserLogin<string>, RoleClaim, IdentityUserToken<string>>
{
    public AhanoDBContext()
    {
    }
    public AhanoDBContext(DbContextOptions options) : base(options)
    {

    }

    protected override void OnModelCreating(ModelBuilder builder)
    {
        base.OnModelCreating(builder);
        //with this function init all mapping which available in this function(for Identity)
        builder.AddCustomIdentityMappings();
        //with this function init all mapping which available in this function(for Application->Ahano)
        builder.AddCustomAhanoMappings();
        //Take Now DateTime from Server and get value automatically
        builder.Entity<Product>().Property(b => b.PublishDateTime).HasDefaultValueSql("CONVERT(datetime,GetDate())");
    }

    public virtual DbSet<Category> Categories { set; get; }
    public virtual DbSet<Product> Products { set; get; }
    public virtual DbSet<ProductCategory> ProductCategories { get; set; }
    public virtual DbSet<ProductsImage> ProductsImages { get; set; }
    public virtual DbSet<Newsletter> Newsletters { get; set; }
    public virtual DbSet<ProductTag> ProductTags { get; set; }
    public virtual DbSet<Tag> Tags { get; set; }

}

A: Finally, after trying all the solutions, I could solve the problem for now, but I'm not sure if it's the right way.
After adding a constructor without parameters, the AddDBContext service was not recognized in the program.cs file and I had to override the OnConfiguring method in MyDBContext and write the connection string.
But I think that because I use onion architecture, this is incorrect in terms of security or other reasons, because of the program.cs file is in one layer and my context is in another layer.
I will be glad if you have a solution to solve the problem of AddDBContext not being recognized and tell me if what I did will cause problems for my project in the future.
OnConfiguring method in MyDBContext :
protected override void OnConfiguring(DbContextOptionsBuilder
 optionsBuilder)
{
  optionsBuilder.UseSqlServer("Data Source=(local);Initial
  Catalog=AhanoDB;Integrated Security=true");
}

The method that is not recognized in file Program.cs and I keep facing the error of overriding the service :
builder.Services.AddDbContext<AhanoDBContext>(options =>
options.UseSqlServer(builder.Configuration.GetConnectionString
("DatabaseDBConnString")));

Good luck to your dear ones


EFSA finds little evidence, in the data provided to it, to support an incident of AMR gene transfer to humans from an unapproved vitamin B2 product ending up in the feed to food chain.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has weighed in on the risk posed to consumers by a vitamin B2 produced by a GM strain of Bacillus subtilis used as a feed additive, particularly in relation to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) concerns.
The European Commission asked the Authority to do so following a RASFF alert.
Specifically, the EU executive wanted to know whether it is possible to identify the presence of genetic material that harbors genes coding for resistance to antimicrobials of human and veterinary importance in feed and in animal products.
The Commission's call for scientific advice followed a notification to the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) by the Belgian authorities in October 2018.
The Belgian officials said then that they had identified the presence of an unauthorized GM strain of bacteria - Bacillus subtilis KCCM-10445 - in vitamin B2 in feed, including some traces, at very low levels, of recombinant DNA. The vitamin B2 in question was not authorized in the EU.
The Commission, because of that RASFF notification, alerted EU member states, telling them to block the sale of the feed ingredient; nevertheless, at that point, some compound feed containing the non-authorized vitamin had already been consumed by animals.
Thus, the EU officials wanted to know more about the risk arising from the consumption of products of animal origin derived from livestock fed with this particular additive.
It noted that the sole presence of fragments of AMR genes in a feed additive is not a risk.
"If a full-length AMR gene were present in a feed additive, it could lead to risks not only linked to their possible direct transmission all along the feed and food chain to pathogens, but also to the environmental spread of AMR bacteria/genes that could increase/contribute to the environmental reservoir of AMR determinants," it cautioned.
The Parma-based EU risk assessor said its statement provides a risk assessment pathway indicating the events needed to produce adverse human health effects from the presence of AMR genes in feed additives.
Riboflavin or vitamin B2 is an essential vitamin in animal nutrition. Riboflavin supplements used to be chemically synthesized, but are often now produced by commercial fermentation using overproducing strains of genetically modified bacteria. GM Bacillus subtilis production strains have been developed, and are often used for this purpose.
Vitamin B2 produced this way can be placed on the European market if no recombinant DNA or viable cells from the GM microorganism are present in the feed additive. This is to avoid the product posing a risk for the spread of viable cells and the DNA of a genetically modified strain-harboring genes coding for resistance to antimicrobials.
Trouw Nutrition, Nutreco's animal nutrition arm, told us back in December that one of its products was identified as containing traces of the unauthorized ingredient during the testing by the Belgian officials.
Will the new EU risk assessment system allow for meaningful scientific scrutiny?


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Q: How to connect multiple database in phalcon framework at the same time use both in model class not only one In my code I have two database ABC and XYZ. I want to use both database in same model than What is the solution for it in phalcon? How to implement multiple database connection for this ?

A: You cannot use both database connections in the same model. So:
// Set the connection in the DI
$di->set('database_slave', .....)
$di->set('database_master', .....)

In your model you can only do:
public function initialize()
{
    $this->setConnectionService('database_slave');
}

or
public function initialize()
{
    $this->setConnectionService('database_master');
}

You cannot use both at the same time. What you can do to make your models a bit more flexible is to extend the base model as follows:
class MyModel extends \Phalcon\Mvc\Model
{
    $connection = '';

    public function initialize()
    {
        // Default to the master connection
        $connection = ($this->connection) ? $this->connection : 'database_master';

        $this->setConnectionService($connection);

        parent::initialize()
    }

    public function setMyConnection($connection = 'database_master')
    {
        switch ($connection) {
            case 'database_master':
            case 'database_slave'
                $this->connection = $connection;
                break;
            default:
                $this->connection = 'database_master';
                break;
        }
    }

}

and in your code you can do this
$mymodel = new MyModel();
$mymodel->setMyConnection('database_slave');
// do other stuff - this model will use the slave now.

If you really want to connect to two databases from a model then you can use PHQL and instantiate new objects that connect to different databases within the model. It is not advisable but if that is what you want to do go for it.
Also look at this:
How to connect multiple database in phalcon framework

A: one
<?php

//This service returns a MySQL database
$di->set('dbMysql', function() {
     return new \Phalcon\Db\Adapter\Pdo\Mysql(array(
        "host" => "localhost",
        "username" => "root",
        "password" => "secret",
        "dbname" => "invo"
    ));
});

//This service returns a PostgreSQL database
$di->set('dbPostgres', function() {
     return new \Phalcon\Db\Adapter\Pdo\PostgreSQL(array(
        "host" => "localhost",
        "username" => "postgres",
        "password" => "",
        "dbname" => "invo"
    ));
});

two
<?php

class Robots extends \Phalcon\Mvc\Model
{
    public function initialize()
    {
        $this->setConnectionService('dbPostgres');
    }
}

three
<?php

    class Robots extends \Phalcon\Mvc\Model
    {

        public function initialize()
        {
            $this->setReadConnectionService('dbSlave');
            $this->setWriteConnectionService('dbMaster');
        }

    }

four

class Robots extends Phalcon\Mvc\Model
{
    /**
     * Dynamically selects a shard
     *
     * @param array $intermediate
     * @param array $bindParams
     * @param array $bindTypes
     */
    public function selectReadConnection($intermediate, $bindParams, $bindTypes)
    {
        //Check if there is a 'where' clause in the select
        if (isset($intermediate['where'])) {

            $conditions = $intermediate['where'];

            //Choose the possible shard according to the conditions
            if ($conditions['left']['name'] == 'id') {
                $id = $conditions['right']['value'];
                if ($id > 0 && $id < 10000) {
                    return $this->getDI()->get('dbShard1');
                }
                if ($id > 10000) {
                    return $this->getDI()->get('dbShard2');
                }
            }
        }

        //Use a default shard
        return $this->getDI()->get('dbShard0');
    }

}

five
<?php

$robot = Robots::findFirst('id = 101');


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It's Just Not Cricket
8 August 2011 by Bill Waddell
by BILL WADDELL
in 1894 Bud Hillerich got serious about baseball bats and his father in law's woodworking company registered the name 'Louisville Slugger'.
Ten years later, and 4,000 miles away in St. Neots England, the Timmons family created the Hunts County Bats company to make cricket bats.
Both companies went on to make the bats used by the very best in their sport for a century.
In 1983 Hunts County Bats moved about 8 miles to Huntingdon England to save a little money. In 1984 Jack Hillerich, President at Louisville Slugger, went to a seminar conducted by W Edwards Deming.
Today none of the big name professional cricket players use Hunts County Bats, and they are reeling under fierce competition from China and lots of other places. They can't pay their bills.
Today, Louisville Slugger still dominates baseball at all levels and has fended off all comers – including the Chinese. Business is booming.
To imply that there is some lesson to be drawn here regarding America's national past time versus jolly old England's; or that this somehow reflects poorly on British culture versus that of their wayward colony, well, it just wouldn't ne cricket – would it?
Let's just leave it at this: the Hunts County Bat boys should have gone to a Deming seminar.
Jayadeep Purushothaman says
Hmm.. may be because baseball is a true-and-true american sport, but the cricket epicenter has moved to the south asian countries, so the production has moved to where the demand is ?
John Galt says
Of course, the continued success of Louisville Slugger couldn't have anything to do with the fact that they have spent a ton of resources lobbying MLB against adopting innovation in the form of aluminum bats, could it?
Bill Waddell says
You may be right, John, but Louisville Slugger also makes aluminum and compsite bats and has a huge presence in cellege, HIgh school and little league baseball and softball, so I don't think a switch to aluminum by the big leagues would be that bad for them.
Chris B says
No bat company has spent a nickel lobbying MLB for adoption of aluminum. Even with the new BBCOR bats it would be nearly impossible for a pitcher to react to a hard hit fastball right at that very expensive pitcher who puts butts in seats.
Here's a little bit of correction in the interest of accuracy: the 2010 BESR version of the Louisville Slugger ExoGrid 2 I swing (and love), and whose grip I just replaced, has a quality sticker underneath the grip with P/N markings and signature in an Asian hand. I didn't look close enough to determine which.
By volume I'm sure the aluminum bats outsell wood bats by at least 10:1. The modification of standards from BESR to BBCOR will probably change the ratio some because the BBCOR standard essentially moves the coefficient of restitution closer to that of wood making the only real difference the size of the sweet spot. Presuming they're building their wood bats here from American Ash and Maple that may mean more demand for their product made in America.
Dean says
This is just me, but I much prefer the sound that a wood bat makes on contact. That alone should be reason enough to eschew aluminum!
10 August 2011 at 4:52 am
And them danged motorcars scare the horses, so they should be outlawed!
Mark Graban says
At John Galt — isn't it Louisville Slugger's right as a private company to lobby MLB (also a private organization) to not adopt aluminum bats?
I don't think aluminum counts as an "innovation" at that level.
Aluminum bats are cheaper at other levels because they last longer than wood. MLB doesn't really have to worry about that cost.
Now, minor league teams who can't afford baseballs…. that's a different story:
http://www.businessinsider.com/minor-league-ballgame-canceled-because-home-team-provided-inferior-baseballs-2011-8
The Hunts folks just can't get on the right side of much of anything.
Turns out aluminum baseball bats – not cricket bats – are the weapon of choice for the rioters in London and elsewhere.
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/195151/20110809/london-riots-uk-riots-2011-sales-baseball-bat-amazon.htm
Martin_B says
10 August 2011 at 10:41 am
Wooden bats are banned in cricket after an incident where Aussie Dennis Lillee batted with an aluminium bat in a test match against England in 1979. It was a marketing stunt for a friend who manufactured the aluminium bat as a cheap alternative for schools etc.
I remember a delightful cartoon from the time. Dennis Lillee stands at the crease with a smoking hole in his aluminium bat. The bowler returns to his mark with a demonic smile on his face and says, "Let's see how he likes my cast iron ball."
sports good says
I don't think aluminum counts as an "innovation" at that level.Aluminum bats are cheaper at other levels because they last longer than wood. MLB doesn't really have to worry about that cost.I much prefer the sound that a wood bat makes on contact. That alone should be reason enough to eschew aluminum!…
Daran says
I interpreted the popularity of baseball bats in the UK as a desire of home owners to protect themselves rather then looters stocking up. Remember: no guns allowed.
Also, just like with Harley Davidson motorcycles the value of a Louisville Slugger may be more in iconic brand identification than actual product quality. I'm pretty sure the number of cricket fans willing and capable of paying a serious premium for a Hunts Country bat is much smaller.
12 August 2011 at 12:05 pm
Uh, That should read "ALUMINIUM bats are banned in cricket…"


What is an illegal alien? The answer needs to be based on facts, laws and not your impression. Let me guess there is no such thing as an illegal alien?
a creature from outer space; extraterrestrial - who doesn't belong in the Unites States.
I was considered a "legal alien" on my registration paperwork.
I agree 100%. If everyone stays on this fact while at the same time prepending all our remarks that we are not racist, then it makes mad because that is their fav. defense.
This is why our government always uses the term "undocumented" instead of illegal, they want to dimiss the fact that they are breaking the law.
Why is it that anytime you disagree with someone, you call them a racist? Very few of your posts don't contain the word, "racist". You are not solving anything or changing people's opinions. Someone your age should be enjoying life a little more, instead of trying to read racism into every post you see in a forum. Anybody who doesn't believe illegal immigrants should get "head of the line privileges" into this country is not a racist.
Because it's easier to call someone a racist instead of finding substantiated evidence to hold your leg on when you don't have anything else to back up what you have to say.
You folks aren't racist, because illegal immigrants aren't a group of people. You folks exhibit the exact same behavior as a racist, outside of that one small detail. You complain, whine, hate, more hate, generalize, stereotype, group, portray uncontrollable anger, lower one's self value and worth, and dislike a group of people based on a common factor or factors. Basically your 90% racist, without the skin color part, so your shaping up to become a "bigot." A bigot as in showing a strong sense of bias, ignorance, and lack of tolerance for a group of people.
This is my previous quote on racist opinions within in this forum.
I was hoping dusesean1986 would answer. I guess he's too busy building a gate for Mr. Bush's fence.
Very true! I get really tired of that unsubstantiated racist card being thrown.
New thread? - "Does being against illegal immigration make me a racist"
Every time the racist card is thrown, redirect them to this thread instead.
I don't even think that would work. Because someone would say something off topic and then BAM! Everyone that contributed would automatically be labeled as "Spewing nothing but racist comments". Even if it was something little.
LOL! The first time I read that I seen gate for Bush's fence. It just sounded naughty.


Engaging your employees and gaining favor with consumers can be as simple as doing the right thing locally, nationally and globally.
Tactics for generating word-of-mouth are plentiful, but what one tactic can drive employee engagement and consumer support?
The answer is corporate social responsibility (CSR). It's a broad term referring to the social good your organization does locally, nationally or globally. It can take a variety of forms from volunteering at the local food pantry to partnering with a national cause like the American Cancer Society.
Corporate benevolence works in your organization's favor. More and more employees, particularly millennials, care about social activism. Consumers care, too, and are likely to pay more and be more loyal to brands with a CSR component than to those without.
1. Align social good with brand values.
When it comes to partnering with a charity or promoting a cause, think about the work your own organization does and the product or service it offers. Which cause is a natural fit? If you're in the tech industry, you might consider mentorship programs with teens or girls.
2. Find a cause that engages employees and consumers.
A cause that aligns with your mission and values but doesn't resonate with employees or consumers is doomed. The cause has to meet both your mission/values and employee/consumer expectations.
Find out what interests employees outside work. Many of their interests probably coincide with those of your customers. You're looking for that sweet spot found in the Venn diagram. Find it, and you're golden. You'll see an outpouring of support from employees and consumers.
Employees will not be happy if they're forced to volunteer. It will rankle them, just as attendance at a company picnic does. "Volunteer" means just that. Make it fun and rewarding so people will want to give their time and energy.
Side note: If you've already addressed the first two tips, the "fun" should take care of itself.
Word-of-mouth marketing requires conversation, so make sure it's happening online and off. If you're working in the local community, share updates and photos.
How is Mrs. MacGregor's community garden coming along? How many books did a Big Brother read this week?
Another note: Sharing specifics drives awareness, interest, support and sales. People like tangible outcomes. Knowing that the stack of books your Big Brother has read weighs as much as he does is a good way to do just that.
5. Work outside holiday trends.
Food pantries and banks always need help, but they're often amply supplied with volunteers around Thanksgiving and Christmas. That doesn't mean you shouldn't serve there during the holidays; you should. It's just that pantries have ongoing needs.
Consider food banks situated in rural communities and northern climates. They need more help during the winter months. How can your brand help? Get creative. Snow chains, shoveling snow, food deliveries and salt are all viable options.
6. Focus on long-term relationships.
To see the greatest impact and benefit of social good and word-of-mouth marketing, focus on long-term relationships with cause-focused organizations. You'll see revenue and loyalty grow for both you and the cause year after year.
If you want to generate positive word-of-mouth, consider paying it forward. You'll quickly find yourself with more engaged employees and more happy, loyal customers.


Dublin was the principal (though certainly not the only) venue for some of the most iconic events of the Irish Revolution. It had been the venue for events such as the 1913 Lockout and the Easter Rising, but after 1918 Ireland's capital city also became the backdrop to some of the best-known events of the War of Independence and Civil War, and much else besides.
Amongst the most well-known images of the Irish revolution are pictures of the devastated streetscape in and around Sackville (O'Connell) St in the immediate aftermath of the Easter Rising. But there is a rich visual record of the years that followed, in terms of both images and material culture, that illuminates other aspects of life in Dublin: poverty, wealth, charity, leisure, sport, entertainment, public health, women's rights and the struggles of the labour movement existed alongside the narratives of politics and military action.
Cumann na mBan convention, October 1920. Originally a female adjunct to the pre-1916 Irish Volunteers (the forerunners of the IRA), Cumann na mBan was the principal vehicle for the involvement of women in the independence movement. This was held in rooms behind the Carmelite church on Whitefriar St; those attending entered via the church itself under the guise of a sodality to avoid suspicion (Military Archives, BMH CD 216/3).
1918 might not have the iconic power of dates like 1913 and 1916, but it remains a crucial date in the calendar of the revolution. It was the final year of the first World War, and the political revolution in nationalist Ireland that took place in the aftermath of the Easter Rising was accelerated in April 1918 by the prospect of conscription being imposed on Ireland. This shift was registered in December 1918, when a newly expanded electorate (which, for the first time, included women) opted for the separatist republicanism of the newly re-organised Sinn Féin over the traditional nationalist demand for Home Rule; Sinn Féin won most of Dublin's Westminster seats by a comfortable margin (apart from the traditionally unionist constituencies of Trinity College, Dublin and Rathmines). The extension of the franchise, the conscription crisis, the end of the Great War, the devastating onset of the Spanish flu pandemic (which infected and killed thousands in Dublin city and county), and the general election of December 1918; all were milestones. Following on from these came the struggle for independence in earnest. On January 21 st, the meeting of the first Dáíl Éireann took place in Dublin's Mansion House, which would prove to be the venue for so many gatherings in these years (indeed, earlier on the same day on which the Dáil sat the Mansion House had hosted a function for veterans of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers).
The burning of the Customs House, May 25th, 1921. One of the finest Georgian buildings in Dublin, the building was targeted by the Dublin Brigade of the IRA primarily as a propaganda exercise; the fact that it housed the Local Government Board for Ireland was an added bonus. The burning of the building was hastened by the fact that by the fact that many of the firemen were themselves members of the IRA and were not inclined to tackle a blaze started by their colleagues. The operation resulted in the deaths of five IRA members, and the capture of more than 80 more (Mercier Archives).
The military struggle of the IRA ensured that Dublin's streets also became an important theatre of war. To maintain a foothold in Dublin, and to challenge British power on the streets of the capital, was deemed essential by an independence movement that sought to broadcast its credentials internationally to secure recognition of an independent Irish state. From mid-1919 onwards the assassination "squad" established by Michael Collins' began to target police detectives and senior officials associated with the British regime. The IRA fought the war of the flea in Dublin, with ambush and assassination becoming their stock in trade in a city that was deemed by their British opponents to be perfectly suited to such tactics. Dublin was also, especially from late 1920 on, the scene of some of the most well-known and dramatic events of the War of Independence as a whole, such as the execution of Kevin Barry on October 20th, 1920, the watershed of Bloody Sunday, November 21st, 1920, and the spectacular destruction of James Gandon's Custom House on May 25th, 1921; the last major IRA action in Dublin before the Truce of July 1921.
The Sniper, an unofficial republican newsletter written by prisoners in Mountjoy Prison during the Civil War (Kilmainham Gaol Museum 20LG-1K11-17).
Troops from a Scottish regiment transporting material for departure on the Dublin quays, January 1922 (Mercier Archives).
The period of the Truce was surprisingly lawless, as both the Republican and British forces existed uneasily side by side on the streets of the capital. Political developments took centre stage towards the end of the year, as the university buildings on Earlsfort Terrace hosted the bitter debates over the Treaty of December that established the Irish Free State. Early 1922 saw the British withdrawal begin in earnest, as the handover of power took place in Dublin Castle in January 1922, and as the network of barracks scattered around the city were transferred to the new National Army by the departing British forces. Yet these months also saw battle lines being drawn, as those republican forces opposed to the treaty ensconce themselves in premises in and around Sackville St and Parnell Square and, most imposingly of all, in the Four Courts complex itself from April 1922. While venues such as the Mansion House hosted intermittent attempted to broker a compromise, the slide towards civil war was confirmed on June 28th, 1922. The fighting in Dublin ended after a week, but the civil war left enduring scars on the streetscape, in the form of the damage done to the Fours Courts and much of O'Connell Street by Free State artillery which had been borrowed from the outgoing British garrison. The conflict in the capital now took the form of a dirty war, of assassinations, raids and extrajudicial killings up to and beyond the end of the Civil War the following April. By May 1923, Dublin's decade of revolution was over.
Military conflict and the drama of politics acted as a magnet for commercial photographers who were inevitably drawn to the dramatic. In that sense, the visual record can seem to be skewed, but the fragments of the past that photos and ephemera encapsulate are perhaps best left to speak for themselves.
John Gibney is currently DFAT 100 Project co-ordinator with the Royal Irish Academy's Documents on Irish Foreign Policy project. The images here are taken from his Revolution and Civil War in Dublin, 1918-1923: An illustrated history, available now from The Collins Press.


US Civilian Contractors have been working with the local Government to construct a oil & gas pipeline near the eastern borders in largely Russian speaking areas of the countryside.
Reports are rapidly coming in of large number of separatist fighters amassing in the countryside and heavily armed soldiers dressed and carrying what appears to be modern Russian military weapons. Both enemy forces appear to be taking up position at strategic points in the countryside including airfields, radar positions and oil pipelines.
No-one is sure who these "Little Green Men" (зелёные человечки) are but the locals have taken to calling them the "Polite People" (вежливые люди). Rumours abound that they may in fact be highly trained Russian special forces - Spetznaz.
Players must be at least 10 years old to play.
Upon arrival to the park, all Airsoft Guns should be stored, secured, and carried inside a bag or box.
Treat and handle transportation of all Airsoft Guns like REAL FIREARMS.
Upon departure of the park, all Airsoft Guns should be stored, secured, and carried inside a bag or box before exiting the exit gate and entering the parking lot. Guns should be concealed at all times once it is placed inside the vehicle. As a safety precaution, keep guns concealed inside the bag/box until you have safely returned back to your destination. Treat and handle transportation of all Airsoft Guns like REAL FIREARMS.
Real firearms, real ammunition, or real knives are strictly prohibited on our property. If you are found with real firearms, real ammunition or real knives, you will be subject to immediate removal of the park.
Face Protection must remain on at all time while on the field. Do not remove Face Protection under any circumstance. Only park certified full-face masks or multiple face protection are allowed. *See reference chart for certified Face-Protection.
In any non-playing area and before exiting the playfield, remove the magazine from the airsoft gun, clear any and all BBs from the weapon, put guns on SAFETY mode, and have a barrel blocking device on covering the tip of the barrel at all times. Socks, hand sewn fabrics, Sunglass bags, or non-certified barrel blocking devices are not allowed. All pistols must be holstered.
There is no firing allowed in any non-protected area, EVEN if there are no BBs in your airsoft gun. Always remove your BBs from your equipment while it is not in use. Keep your fingers off the triggers at all times while holding your equipment.
When you are off the field, always point your Airsoft Gun in a safe direction aiming towards the floor. Do not point them at others outside or at a horizontal position unless you are on the playfield or in the safety and confinements of a Chronograph / Firing range.
No blind firing is allowed. Airsoft guns must be on your shoulder or in your line of sight when firing.
Firing from the hip is allowed when running. Do not shoot thought cracks or holes in buildings or structures. The barrel must be at least 12" away from the opening when firing.
Keep your fire on the field you are playing on. Unnecessary firing on the field is not allowed. If your gun needs to be tested or repaired, do not do so on the playfield. Test out equipment and make repairs ONLY in the safety and confinements of the Chronograph / Firing range under supervision by staff.
All Airsoft Guns (both primary weapons and pistols) must shoot at 400 FPS or less with .20g BBs. All guns must be chronographed properly with an appropriate chrono tag placed on the gun by a referee after being tested properly. Staff will provide certified .20g BBs for testing. Any type of modifications or adjustments made to the gun to shoot at an unsafe or higher velocity after being tested and chronographed is not allowed and players will be subject to losing any playing privileges that day or subject to permanent ban from the park. Sniper Rifles; Sniper rifles must shoot at 450 fps with a .20g BB's or less and must be bolt action ONLY. Rifles can only be used 30 yards or more. Secondary Weapon or a Side-Arm is required for engaging within 30 yards. NO FULL AUTOMATIC CAPABILITY AT ALL. Must have a spotter with a properly chronographed assault rifle.
Velocity reducers are not allowed.
Do not shoot any players that are closer than 10 feet. This length is considered from "Barrel to Body." If caught shooting within 10 feet, you will be removed from the game and possibly from the park for the rest of the day. If you are within 10 feet of another player and have them dead to rights you must yell "BANG BANG", or "SURRENDER" instead of firing. The only option instead of "cold kill" or "bang bang" is to parlay. A player may call parlay if they are within 10 feet of an opposing. When parlay is called at that time both players must back up 20 feet or to a safe distance and then they may resume the game.
This is a sport of honor and integrity. If you are hit, be honorable and call your hits out loud. Any player caught cheating will be removed from the game immediately and face possible loss of playing rights for the rest of the day. "Dead men do not talk," therefore if you are eliminated, do not give teammates coordinates of opponents or no hit calling on opposing players. Any single hit to the body, gear, or mask count as a hit. Friendly fire and surrenders count. Hits to the weapon in use do not count.
Only rubber or foam knives are allowed. Real knives are not allowed on the property or playfield. You must tap the player with the knife in order to eliminate the player. Do not stab or throw the knife.
When shot or eliminated, "dead" players must raise their weapon in the air, remove magazine, place barrel blocker over the barrel, place safety-mode on, cease all fire, and must exit the field immediately or to the designated dead zone instructed by the referee.
The use of RED "Dead Rags" (a 12" square red cloth) is mandatory to be used when eliminated. Dead Rags must be used by placing on top of an eliminated player's head or waved above in the air after being eliminated until the player has safely exited the field or reaches the designated "DEAD ZONE" to prevent additional shots upon the eliminated player.
No physical contact, use of foul language, or arguing with the players or referees. The referee's decision is final.
Do not leave your equipment or personal belonging unattended. Safely secure all items. Do not leave batteries, Green Gas, chargers, tools, or equipment under direct sunlight over a prolonged period of time or left unsecured. The park does not claim responsibility of any damaged or stolen items.
If any of these rules are broken, players will be subject to immediate ejection of the game or possibly for the rest of the day without a refund.
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Tournament locks are required on all air regulated airsoft guns.
Players may use BB's no heavier than .30 gram.
Polar Star players may use semi-auto or 3-round burst fire only. They must have a one second pause between trigger pulls.
All guns must chrono under 1.5 joules with a .30 gram BB. No exceptions.
No trigger modifications allowed (stock trigger only).
Players will be spot-chronographed on the field throughout the day to ensure players are not violating any of the above rules.


Your love for Céline seems to know no bounds. When the brand struck gold with its Luggage Tote and then started producing more must-have bags, the Céline lovers on the Purse Forum lined up to get their own, and Purse Blog readers were there too. Since then, bag lovers have been eagerly awaiting the brand's next big hit. Enter the Replica Céline Bags, the bag that's sure to get handbag lovers and Céline lovers alike excited. I was highly intrigued by this bag and needed to get my hands on it to see how it worked, and I'm glad I did. As a stock image, the design looks a bit plain, but once you get it in your arms, you realize that it's the big sister to the highly popular Céline Trio Bag, offering three interior compartments on a much more spacious scale.
The design is casual enough that you may miss just how beautiful it is. The leather is thick and sumptuous, which allows the bag to hold it's shape a bit, but overall it's fairly fluid and easily transforms on your shoulder to mold to the wearer. The top handles fit easily over your shoulders and sits securely, if that's how you'd like to carry it. There are leather laces on the sides that can be used to secure the central compartment, along with leather laces on top that can be used to close the bag. With more use, these straps would easily tie up, but since the bag I had was brand new, the tie didn't hold as well as I'd like.
The interior is the best part and reminiscent of a grown-up version of the Trio Bag, with three separated compartments, including one with a zipper closure, on top. I'm a huge fan of a bag with interior compartments, especially if they're easy to access and use, which the Trifold's are.
I purchased the ever gorgeous Celine Replica Bags in black! I think this bag is the perfect crossbody since not only is it split into three separate pouches but the style is to die for literally! I personally love how Celine is modern minimalism embodied in a brand! I love love all of their bags and think that the Celine Trio is possibly my most favorite piece from their whole line currently (aside from the hobo I am also dying for!). If there was one brand I could currently own every bag from I would definitely say Celine would be the winner since I am in love with the lifestyle portrayed by the brand and the purses in themselves!
I purchased the bag in black (which you should know is my favorite color by now) since as I always say it is very hard for the replica manufacturers to screw the color black up on any bag, and as always I would rather be safe than sorry! The quality of the bag is definitely a counter quality after inspecting it in person. The leather grains are very defined and the bag is quite smooth and rich in feeling to the touch. The leather has a slight sheen and is not matte like many of the Celine luggage series handbags, but I don't mind personally even though I do usually have a preference for matte leather over shiny leather. The box the bag was in became a bit dented up and marked up through international transit (imagine the journey from China to the US!) but the bag was well protected inside with a dustbag and is gorgeous! I would definitely recommend buying a replica Celine Trio over an authentic version as the bag is a crossbody (come on people you don't need to spend thousands on a crossbody!) and it is honestly really well done. I have seen the Trio in the authentic Celine boutique as well where I was tempted to take the plunge and purchase it full price, but am very glad I waited it out to see what the fake would be like! This Celine is definitely a superfake, and one of my new favorite bags! I must note however that I personally would wear this style of bag more so in the fall and winter, but I already have numerous outfit ideas and can't wait to make it work for the summer time.


- In a interview with Broadcasting and Cable about their music-related projects, Showtime executive VP of content acquisition and business and legal affairs, Kent Sevener, revealed that they are working toward a documentary project on Stone Temple Pilots, adding that "not a lot has been done about the band." The group's self-titled album, featuring new vocalist Jeff Gutt, will be released March 18.
- Smashing Pumpkins have added more shows in Chicago and Los Angeles after their initial tour dates sold out. The new Chicago date is Aug. 14 at the United Center, while the added Los Angeles gig comes Aug. 31 at the Forum. Tickets for both shows will go on sale this coming Monday, March 5, at 10AM local time via the band's website, Live Nation and the Live Nation app.
- Parkway Drive have been working on new music and now have something to share. The band's new single and video for "Wishing Wells" is available to check out here. The song is available to download or stream here. While news on a new album is still pending, the Australian rockers will head to the U.S. in late April for a tour. See their dates here.
- Rival Sons have one less thing to worry about as they start work on their next album. The group just inked a deal with Low Country Sound / Atlantic Records. The band is currently in Nashville working with producer Dave Cobb on their next studio album, which is expected to arrive later this year.
- Armored Saint will hit the road this summer to commemorate their classic album, Symbol of Salvation. The band will perform the disc in its entirety and select shows on the tour will be filmed for a future DVD. The trek gets underway July 10 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and wraps Aug. 18 in Los Angeles. Metal Blade is reissuing the album on CD and LP on May 18. See all of the band's scheduled dates here.
- Blacklite District are doubling down on videos for their new single "Goodbye." The band has unleashed the official video, which you can see here, as well as a video created for Minecraft Music, that can be viewed here. The song comes from their Instant Gratification disc.
- All Good Things bring some crushing low end to their new song "Break Down the Walls." Take a look at the video, featuring many of the band's fans, right here, and look for the track on the band's 2017 album Machines.


In taking good consideration of women's health care, one of the many things we strive to help the female population avoid is diabetes. Well, good news! We have a number of simple activities that could help cutting the risk of having this disease that would alter our lives forever.
A sweet spice that goes by the name of cinnamon may actually help prevent diabetes. According to a research, it could very much help in lowering blood sugar levels since it is rich in polyphenol which helps the insulin to carry on its function efficiently. Add a pinch of cinnamon to your daily breakfast or drink, and it would go a long way. Yay for cinnamon!
No, it is not what you first thought it is. The "D" refers to the sunshine vitamin or Vitamin D. It could play an essential role in keeping diabetes out of our lives. According to a study, being well-supplied with the sunshine vitamin makes people less prone to Type 2 Diabetes. The good news is that the sunshine vitamin is not exclusively taken from the sun, but could also be acquired from dairy products, fatty fish, and supplements.
Yes, omega does not only take care of our hearts but also gets rid of diabetes. It helps improve insulin sensitivity. One serving of seafood a week would be a great gift to the heart and your blood sugar level.
One of the causes not only of diabetes but also of many other health problems is chronic stress. According to experts, when the body feels the presence of stress, it releases hormones that shoot up our blood sugar level. That rush is advantageous for a moment but is dangerous for long terms. Keeping away from stressful situations, taking deep breaths, pampering yourself a little at spas and salons, having body massages, and simply letting calm music soothe you even for just a little while would lower your blood sugar level for sure.
Fiber may not be very favorable in terms of digestion, but it slows down the flow of glucose in the bloodstream. Glucose is sugar, if you have not heard. So if you are having that sweet tooth moment, go grab fruits instead of chocolates or candies. Also opt for brown rice. Two or more servings could cut the risk by as much as eleven percent.
According to a research, people having an average of less than six hours of sleep every night have higher risk as compared to those who have lengthy and sound sleeps. Try to be a at dream land for at least seven hours every night.
According to a study, increasing muscle mass by about ten percent cuts the risk of prediabetes by twelve percent. At least three days of physical activities would be a great idea. Two and a half hours a week of running, cycling or swimming is highly suggested. Go for the cardio that burns your gluco(talking about glucose but trying to make it rhyme)!
Next: Women's health magazine submission Guidelines, are there any?


Alexa Bliss staked her claim on the Women's Title on NXT, insulting Bayley and setting herself up as her next challenger.
Madison Eagles became a two-time SHIMMER Champion during the taping of SHIMMER volume 77, defeating Nicole Matthews in a No DQ match.
Nia Jax was victorious in her debut match on NXT, defeating Evie handedly.
Portia Perez announced her retirement at last weekend's SHIMMER tapings, closing out her career in a massive tag team match that featured the returns of several SHIMMER originals.
Summer Rae didn't take her betrayal lying down, confronting Rusev about his reunion with Lana on Raw and refereeing his loss against Dolph Ziggler on SmackDown.


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