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Judges Share Information and Gain Insight on Juvenile Justice
Tuesday, 15 July 2008 11:25 AM
Judges and Magistrates from across Solomon Islands came together at Save the Children yesterday to revisit the special considerations and processes involved in dealing with young people in the formal justice system.
Participants include Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer, Justice Francis Mwanesalua, Justice Rex Faukona and Chief Magistrate Leonard Maina.
The participants presented a research exercise on Solomon Islands' legislative compliance with the United Nations International Juvenile Justice Instruments.
Save the Children's Baddeley Nukumuna and UNICEF's Anika Kingmele presented a session on the history of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and its importance in relation to the justice process for young people.
They told the meeting that children have the right not to be punished in a cruel or hurtful way even if they have committed a crime.
Sir Albert commented that the meet was a fantastic opportunity for judges and magistrates to come together for the first time to discuss the needs of children and young people who are in trouble with the courts.
"Often, children and young people who commit crime are vulnerable and need the positive direction of parents, communities and the courts."
Sir Albert acknowledged Save the Children for their ongoing work with the High Court and the Magistrates Court for "guiding us to learn more about the rights and needs of children".
"We are excited about the things we have learned and look forward to implementing the international rules that guide us in our courts..."
Save the Children will in the coming weeks produce a document for judges and magistrates to insert into their Judiciary Manual.
Yesterday's event was an invaluable exercise in gathering information to complete this project, the result of which should enhance special magistrates and judges carefully and effectively considering the needs and rights of children who moves through the formal court system.
Four members of the judiciary and magistracy have kindly offered their time to research United Nations international standards as guideline when dealing with children in the court system.
All four have developed comprehensive resources that provide linkages with current laws in Solomon Islands which act as a guide for judges and magistrates when dealing with young people in courts.
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One of Placentia's newest gas stations is a unique public-private business venture with an oil company operating the pumps and the city, which owns the property, getting a cut of the profits.
The station at South Placentia and West Crowther avenues is fully automated, it has no convenience store and no human attendant to help with a tricky pump. Garden Grove-based Galaxy Oil Co. maintains the station, which pumps the 76-brand of gasoline.
Drivers filling up there are helping pay for police, upkeep of parks and other city services, city officials said. Nothing at the station references the city's stake in the business.
Public-private partnerships aren't new. They've long been used to spur redevelopment of blighted properties or finance public improvements and transit projects, such as toll roads.
Such cooperation is becoming more popular as government revenues shrink, said Alexandru Roman, who teaches public administration at Cal State San Bernardino.
Still, Roman said the Placentia gas station is first time he's heard of a local government partnering with business in a profit-making venture – but it may not be the last, since Galaxy Oil officials say they've had interest from other cities looking for new funding streams.
With help from the Orange County Transportation Authority, Placentia bought properties need to make room for the Placentia Avenue railroad underpass project, including the land where the gas station now sits, said Jeannette Ortega, assistant to the city administrator.
Once the underpass was built, officials considered what to do with leftover parcels. A former member of the city's economic development committee – who has a Galaxy-operated gas station at his petroleum business – pitched the concept, and the City Council approved an agreement with Galaxy in 2016. The city repaid the $568,000 in transportation funds used to buy the land.
Of the company's four existing stations and five that are planned around Southern California, Placentia's is the only one on government-owned land, Caiopoulos said, but cities including Montclair and Santa Ana have expressed interest.
Galaxy built, maintains and monitors the gas station under a 10-year agreement with Placentia. The company would be liable if, for example, the gas pumps caught fire – but Caiopoulos said that's unlikely because the station is monitored 24/7 by cameras around the site and in the pumps, and employees off-site get instant updates via cell phone.
Galaxy pays the city $25,000 a year as a lease fee, plus 50 percent of the station's gross sales. An advantage to Galaxy is paying less than a traditional lease would cost, and getting a share of profits means the city is likely to make more than it otherwise would from renting a property, Caiopoulos said.
Jerry Cooper, who works for a Brea-based construction contractor, filled up his truck at the Placentia station on a recent morning. He said he's stopped there several times since it opened, but didn't know about the city partnership.
While the city and Galaxy officials remain optimistic about the venture, early estimates show revenue might be somewhat less than expected this fiscal year. A March 20 city report noted the original projection for 2017-18 was $225,000, but based on the first three months of receipts, the figure was revised to $63,078.
Caiopoulos said the company had planned to add an electric vehicle charging station by now, but they're still determining the best kind to install. He wasn't sure why revenue was so far below projections, but said it is continuing to grow.
Overly optimistic projections are one of the main pitfalls in public-private agreements, said Roman, the public administration professor. The Placentia deal also raises questions of potential conflict of interest, he said – for example, would the city objectively handle a request to open a competing gas station near by?
Still, Roman said, it's an innovative approach to the problem of people not wanting to pay much in taxes, but expecting a lot of government services.


Error Code P06A6 is defined as Sensor Reference Voltage "A" Circuit Range/Performance. This is a generic trouble code, meaning it applies to all vehicles equipped with OBD-II system. This includes vehicles models from but not limited to, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, etc. Specifications on the definition, troubleshooting, and repairs, of course, vary from one make and model to another.
If the vehicle stores Error Code P06A6, this means the PCM (powertrain control module, also known as ECM or engine control module in other vehicle makes) has determined a voltage signal that is out of range or a performance problem within a specific sensor that has been given the designation "A". This sensor is usually associated with automatic transmission, transfer case, or one of the differentials. This code almost always comes with a more specific code. Thus, when diagnosing this code, it's important to consult with a dependable vehicle information source (All Data DIY is a great choice) to determine sensor location (and function) as it relates to the vehicle in question.
If this code is stored and doesn't come with other error codes, then you can suspect a programming error in the PCM. Other sensors must be diagnosed and repaired when dealing with this code, but the "A" circuit open issue must be kept in mind.
The reference voltage (usually 5V) is applied to the sensor in question through a switched (energized with the key on) circuit. There should also be a ground signal. And the sensor must be of either the variable resistance, or electromagnetic variety, and completes a specific circuit. As the pressure, temperature, and speed increases, the sensor resistance also decreases, and vice versa. As the resistance in the sensor changes with the conditions, it provides with the PCM and input voltage signal. If the PCM receives this input voltage signal, the circuit will be considered open, and the Error Code P06A6 will be stored.
In some cases, it may require multiple drive cycles before the Check Engine light lights up. With this, allow the PCM to enter readiness mode before considering any repairs as successful. Clear the codes after doing any repairs, and then take the vehicle for a test drive. If the PCM enters readiness mode, then the repair was successful. If the code comes back (resets), the PCM will not enter readiness mode, and the problem persists.
To diagnose this code, you will need a diagnostic scanner, DVOM (digital volt/ohmmeter), and a dependable vehicle information source. A portable oscilloscope can also help.
Find the sensor in question using the vehicle information source for your specific vehicle. Check the fuses and fusible links with the circuit under a full load. Fuses that look normal where there is little load on the circuit often fail when the circuit is fully loaded. With this, blown fuses caused by short circuit must be replaced.
Then, inspect the sensor system's wiring, including the harnesses and connectors. Repair or replace as necessary, especially burned wirings, connectors, or various components.
Next, connect the scanner to the diagnostic connector of the vehicle and retrieve all stored codes. Write them down, along with their freeze frame data. Then, clear the code and test drive the vehicle to see if they set immediately.
If all system fuses are intact, and the code still resets immediately, then use the DVOM for test reference of the voltage and ground signal of the sensor in question. Typically, you can expect 5V and a common ground at the sensor connector.
If the voltage and ground single are present on the sensor connector, then continue testing the sensor resistance and continuity levels. Use the vehicle information source to get the right testing specs. Then, compare your findings. Sensors that are unable to comply with the specifications set by the manufacturer must be replaced.
Then, disconnect all related controllers from the system circuits before testing the resistance with the DVOM. If there are no reference voltage signals at the sensor, then disconnect all related controllers, and use the DVOM to check the circuit resistance and continuity between the sensor and the PCM. Open or shorted circuits must be replaced.
If the electromagnetic sensor is used, with a reciprocating signal, then use the oscilloscope to monitor live data. Pay attention to the glitches and completely open circuits.
When Error Code P06A6 is normally associated with the drivetrain and is usually provided as support for more specific codes.
When diagnosing this code, it's recommended to address them in order of which they are stored. Subsequent codes are usually symptoms of the bigger problem.
As this code affects the drivability of the vehicle, it is considered serious and is recommended to be addressed as soon as possible.


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The "InvestmentMap" initiative continues to expand in Latin America and the Caribbean
The InvestmentMap Initiative of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) continues to make progress to promote good governance in the management of public investment through greater transparency and citizen participation. Since its inception in 2017, ten countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have joined the initiative and six of them already have platforms available to the public.
IDB helps improve agricultural public services in Paraguay
The Inter-American Development Bank has approved a US$80 million credit line and an initial individual operation of US$20 million under this line to help Paraguay improve agricultural productivity through investments aimed at enhancing the government's ability to deliver quality public services to producers. The specific goal of this first individual operation is to help boost the agricultural sector's productivity and environmental sustainability by strengthening the country's capacity to generate and transfer technology.
The Government of France becomes founding donor of the IDB´s Natural Capital Lab
The Government of the France will contribute €24 million to the Natural Capital Lab of the Inter-American Development Bank, becoming its founding donor. France´s Secretary of State to the Minister for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition, Brune Poirson, and IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno today signed the establishment of the initiative on the sidelines of Chile COP25 in Madrid, Spain.
Paraguay will strengthen national program of postgraduate scholarships with IDB support
A $30 million loan will directly benefit more than 3,500 public and private sector workers, and indirectly to public institutions and companies in the country Paraguay will strengthen the National Program of Postgraduate Scholarships Abroad "Don Carlos Antonio López" with the support of a $30 million loan approved by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

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With help from their union, 24 midwives filed a legal suit against the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, claiming a total of 840,000 euros in damages.
Twenty four midwives from Helsinki's now-defunct Kätilöopisto Maternity Hospital are suing the administration that ran it after it refused to pay compensation for chronic illnesses the midwives claim they suffered, allegedly caused by poor air quality at the facility.
The midwives are carrying out the lawsuit with the assistance of Tehy, the Union of Health and Social Care Professionals in Finland.
The midwives are each claiming some 35,000 euros - for a total of 840,000 euros - in compensation for work-related illnesses they claim they suffered while working for the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS), which operated the maternity hospital.
Tehy's mediation manager Riikka Rapinoja said the hospital neglected to protect its workers.
"We believe the employer neglected its occupational safety duties when it allowed employees to work in areas that caused them illness and permanent damage," Rapinoja said.
Three of the 24 midwives have received diagnoses of workplace-caused illnesses; medical assessments which were verified during legal proceedings.
"The compensation demands for all of the 24 midwives still stand, but in the first step of the legal process we're focusing on the three diagnosed [plaintiffs]," Rapinoja said, adding that she hopes a precedent is set in the case.
"We want to reverse a ruling by the Supreme Court that threw out a lower court's decision to compensate a similar group of plaintiffs," Rapinoja said, referring to a case from 2016 involving three midwives who said they fell ill from mould issues while working at a facility in Karleby, in western Finland.
The new lawsuit has the largest number of plaintiffs who have collectively sought compensation for indoor air-based illnesses.
Jenni Haapanen, who worked as a midwife for 15 years - and was one of the workers affected by indoor air problems at the Helsinki Maternity Hospital - said her symptoms started in 2015.
"I had trouble breathing and now I am seriously ill, I have asthma. I'm on sick leave now, but hope to be able to work again," Haapanen said, adding that she'll likely change employers when she does return to work.
"We have to take better care of workers. I do not think that HUS adequately addressed the indoor air problems. They tried to hide it. The problem has to be taken care of better," she said, adding that she's hopeful about the trial.
"It feels good. It's clear that HUS made mistakes. Indoor air problems are a big issue across the country. It will be a long legal process but I hope one day to receive compensation for the health problems caused at [my workplace]," Haapanen said.


Vitamix 7500 Review - Got Greens?
This G-Series Vitamix is the latest release – how does it compare to the Classic 5200? Designed to perform like no other blender, the Vitamix 7500 is an evolution in performance blending.
Like all Vitamix blenders, the Vitamix 7500 is not your average kitchen blender. This appliance is made to perform. Not only will you be able to make nutritious smoothies and frozen drinks but this machine can easily crush ice, grind grains, make nut butter, ice cream, and hot soups. With its powerful 12 amp, ~2.2 horsepower motor the 4 prong stainless steel blade spins over 270 mph (~24000 RPMs). The latest design from Vita-mix is built for performance and speed but unlike any other blender on the market it is also capable of slow speeds, ~500 RPMs, for precision control.
Not only can the impressive powerful motor blend most any food item without issue but research has proven that the speed of the Vitamix can break through plant cell walls. This is important because much of a plant's nutrition lies within its cell wall which is too strong for the human digestive system to break down. The result is that the Vitamix 7500 delivers more accessible nutrition for your body.
Vitamix 7500 Review of noise level – If you are familiar with high-performance blenders then you are aware that a major drawback is that these powerful appliances are loud. If you have experienced a Vitamix 5200 or older model then you know. There is good news with regard to the Vitamix 7500. While this new design has more power than previous classic models the motor base has been re-engineered to include additional vibration dampening and enhanced airflow management much like what you would find in extremely expensive commercial blenders. The result is a dramatic reduction in noise. Vitamix has reported a 7 decibel reduction in sound, equivalent to a 40% quieter Vitamix. Compared to the Vitamix 5200 and 6300, the G-Series is noticeably quieter.
We LOVE this container! No Vitamix 7500 Review can over-estimate the value of the new 64-oz container. If you are familiar with other Vitamix blenders then you are likely familiar with their tall 64 oz containers. A wonderful feature of their containers is that they are UL rated to be used at FULL capacity. Therefore, unlike most other blenders, a 64 oz. container can blend 64 ounces. While Vitamix was one of the first companies to include a BPA-free blending container they were known as one of the tallest. Many consumers like to keep their blender on top of their kitchen counter and were disappointed to find that they could not fit their blender with the container on top under the kitchen cabinets. The new low-profile 64 oz container included with the Vitamix 7500 solves that issue.
The new container is much shorter than previous 64 oz containers. At slightly over 10 inches, compared to the previous height of 13.5 inches, the Vitamix 7500 with a total height of 17.5 inches, easily stores under most kitchen cabinets. Not only is the height an improvement but the result is a wider base with a bigger blade making it even more efficient and easier to do chopping tasks. It is also easier to clean. We found this to be the BEST improvement.
In comparing the Vitamix 5200 vs 7500, there have been some other subtle but significant improvements. A feature unique among Vitamix blenders which has made them famous is their Variable Speed Control. A simple dial allows you to control the precise speed of the Vitamix. It works in the same manor as a volume dial on a radio, the more you turn the dial the faster it blends. This allows for completing a wide variety of tasks that are otherwise difficult, or not possible, with most other blenders such as chopping vegetables, making salsa and doing delicate mixes.
While the Vitamix 5200 gave incredible control to your blending pleasure, the 7500 is even better. There is no longer a "High/Variable" speed switch. Now the Variable Speed Dial has complete range from its slowest speed to its maximum speed. Also, the speed variation is more precise; when you place the dial between 2 and 3, for example, it will always be the exact same speed every time you place the dial in that position.
In addition to the speed control improvements, the Vitamix 7500 has a Pulse feature adding additional control over your blending. A great detail of the pulse feature is that you can pulse at any speed. The speed of the pulse is determined by the position of the Variable Speed Dial.
With over 70 years experience in making performance blenders, the Vitamix 7500 keeps the Vitamix tradition of including the industry's best warranty, a 7-year full warranty. Made in the USA, the entire blender and container is covered for a complete 7-years, a warranty that is transferable. Therefore you can be confident in your purchase; it is not uncommon for regularly used Vitamix blenders to last 20 years or more.
THE BOTTOM LINE – If you are series about your health and you are looking for the very best that a blender has to offer then you can not go wrong with a Vitamix 7500. At ~$529, it is not a cheap purchase by any means but as the saying goes – "you get what you pay for". While you can still get the very popular » Vitamix 5200 predecessor for ~$80 less you won't get the quieter motor nor the shorter more efficient container and without the additional improvements. For us the sound and improved container is more than enough to justify the price difference.
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What do you think of the new Vitamix 7500?
Hi can we use 5200 container on the 7500 I mean on g series any recommendation!
you can use the taller 64-oz container on any g-series, including the 7500. All classic containers are compatible with the g-series.
I am Canadian and have been considered a powerful blender for a while.
I initially wanted to buy the Total Nutrition package from Costco at $699CAD but couldn't see the use of having both a 64oz or 48oz container. A $599CAD package includes the dry grain and tall 64oz container, but we don't yet know whether the dry grain container would be of any use to us since we are primarily frozen drink/smoothie drinkers.
Then I saw a wicked Valentine Day sale on Amazon.ca for the 7500 at $547CAD (Costco price is $629.99$). So I bought a 7500 instead.
I am wondering if the purchase of a separate 32 oz container is worth it if I intend to make a lot of single smoothie batches, or whether the 64oz will produce identical results albeit with the help of the tamper? I ask because one of your comparison comment mentions how the wide base of the new container makes it more difficult to efficiently work with small volumes.
Congratulations Francis – it sounds like you got a great deal on Amazon! The 7500 will not disappoint.
Whether or not a separate container is worth it depends upon how much you will actually use it. Small volumes can become a challenge only if you are making blends less than 2 cups (~500ml) and it really depends on what you are blending. My suggestion is to use your 7500 and make your single smoothie batches. After a few blends you should have a good indication of whether or not it is working for your needs.
Less than 2 cups for smoothies is unlikely, but if I am making a mayonnaise or hollandaise when you start with a very low amount of liquid at first, that is where the 32oz container shines I assume?
The cost of the 32oz container is about the same as an immersion blender though, so I think I will wait and see as you say.
I realize you prefer the 7500 to the 5200 Vitamix model by your reviews.
However I am a senior who would use the Vitamix mostly for making healthy smoothies, ice creams, custards, soups, veggies etc. I read some reviews on the wider/lower 64 oz. container of the 7500 model and that it doesn't do a good job on small amounts of food or liquid therefore I presume I would not use it very often. Also it would not fit under my counter as it seems to do for others. A titch too tall!
As a result I have read that it was recommended one purchase either the 48 oz wet or 32 oz wet container to compensate.
Therefore seems like a waste of money for me to buy the 7500 even knowing that it is a newer update with a stronger quieter motor etc.etc.
So as a result I am giving thought to buying the 5200 instead with the 48oz container. It seems like it would suit my needs better????
I am at a dilemma if I am doing the right thing.
Another question I have is I love the color white but concerned if I choose that color base will the base machine stain badly from the fruit or whatever might splash/drip on it when being used.
Also my concern as well if the white base machine will or can turn yellow in time like some white appliances do as they age. I realize that the actual containers do also get cloudy with use.
Any comments on my concerns above would be very much appreciated.
Hello Deena, thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it!
It looks like you have done your homework and have a solid understanding of Vitamix model differences. If the extra cost of the 7500 for the benefit of the container and less sound is not a priority for you then a 5200 will serve you well. Having the 48-ounce container (our favorite) will allow your Vitamix to "fit under your counter" as well. The only drawback to the 48-oz is volume, but only if you will be blending volumes greater than 48 ounces – and of course, there is always the option to purchase a 64-ounce container later if you find the need.
The bases are great quality and well designed to be stain resistant. We have not ever seen a stained white base nor one that has yellowed.
Is ii possible to purchase the 7500 with the 48oz j instead of the 64 0z ? Is the 64oz taller than the 48 oz, or is it just wider?
It is not possible to purchase a a 7500 with the 48-oz container, the only package currently available is with the compact 64-oz. There is a G-Series blender that is available with the 48-oz container, it is the Creations Elite. It has the same motor base as the 7500 but comes with the 48-oz jar and a different cookbook.
The compact 64-oz and 48-oz containers are essentially the same height, the 64-oz is wider with a wider blade.
Love my 7500! Question about the Vitamix cookbook, "livefresh raw/vegan/vegetarian." Are the recipes compatible with the G-series or just the C-series?
Cindy, the recipes in the Livefresh cookbook can be used with your 7500 (an other G-Series). Just note that when a recipe states to turn the switch to 'hi' speed, you want to have your 7500 turned to maximum speed 10.
Purchased this Vitamix 7500 blender from QVC about 5 or 6 weeks ago and have used it every day except one since. Initially I thought that it was a bit pricey, but after seeing what it can do and how it has changed how we eat I think that it is the bargain of the century! Had a hard time spending this much money at once so did the installments. Hot soup? I had a hard time believing that a blender could heat up ingredients so quickly but when I tried it I was amazed. Not only do you use up small amounts of leftovers, the finished product is great. Have started making my own almond milk with two ingredients, almonds and water. It doesn't need salt, sugar, vanilla or chemicals; it is delicious and I have stopped using milk in my coffee. The leftover pulp is fantastic in baked goods, imparting a silky texture and a rich flavor. My grandson is a picky eater and will not touch many veggies so I make him a fruit smoothie in the morning with a handful of baby spinach and some zucchini and when he drinks it down he has had four or five servings of fruits and veggies.
If you are on the fence about purchasing this blender, jump off and do it, it's a great investment.
Thanks so much for your feedback Barbara. How awesome your grandson is happily eating greens!
Hi, I am located in Singapore.
I can only find the 5200 available here. Any idea if the 7500 will be available soon?
I very much prefer to get the 7500!
By the way, no idea why both the Vitamix and Blendtec cost more than SGD 1k here. The exchange rate doesn't justify this cost. But oh well… no choice!
Each country has its own regulations and requirements for electric appliances, I am not familiar with those of Indonesia. Below is the contact info to our Vitamix representatives near you – contact them for the most current info on models available in your area. All the best in your search, please let us know if we can assist further.
My friends are in US and I ask them to buy for me Vitamix and bring it in Slovakia. I am concerned about the voltage. Is it ok to buy vitamix in US and use it in Europe? If yes which type of vitamix?
We get this question often. Voltage is definitely an issue. Vitamix blenders made for the US market are made specifically to meet US safety and EMC standards for 120V use.
In short, Vitamix does not recommend the use of a convertor or transformer. Also, the warranty coverage is for use in the US only.
Please let us know if this doesn't answer your question completely.
I am so excited to receive my first vitamix ever. I also have ordered the dry container on back order. I understand wet container blends down & dry blends up do to position of blades. Can you blend wet things in the dry container as well ?
Congratulations Vicki! You are going to LOVE your Vitamix. Yes, you can blend wet things in your dry container as well – it just isn't as efficient.
I ORDERED A 7500 CAN I USE A SMALLER 48OZ CONTAINER ON 7500?
You can use the 48oz as well as the 32 oz wet and 32 oz dry grains container with the 7500.
You are going to love the 7500!
What a thorough Vitamix 7500 review. Thank you so much. I now understand the difference between the 5200 and the 7500 – never cared for the Vitamix 6300.
One question though… how does this compare to the Blendtec Signature Series?
Jinny, you can see how the 7500 compares to the Designer Series here – the Signature series is essentially the same blender as the Designer Series, with slightly different programs.
At this time it is not possible to purchase only the new jar that comes with the 7500, even in the US.
It is not recommend to use it with the 5200 – the wider base and larger blades have been tested, certified and approved only for the 7500.
The 7500 has a slightly more powerful motor to help compensate for the longer, heaver blades of the shorter half gallon container. therefore, the larger container is not recommended for the 5200 motor. It could put a "strain" on its less powerful motor. I recommend using the 48 oz container. It is my favorite of all the available containers, to include the shorter 64 oz.
Hi, could you please tell whether the new 7500 jar will fit into 5200 motor? It would me much appreciated.
It does fit on the motor base but Vitamix does not recommend using the new 7500 container with the Vitamix 5200.
I love my Vitamix 7500 but I can not fill it to its stated capacity. Anything over 5 cups and the liquid starts to spill out over the well-fastened cover. Is this a design flaw or just my particular machine?
We have had no issue blending 64 oz smoothies in the Vitamix container and 5 cups should be no issue. I suggest you contact Vitamix customer service to determine if there is an issue with your unit.
I am in Spain. I would like to buy a vitamix 7500 from America but concerned about the voltage. Is there a way Vitamix can help?
As mentioned above, the Vitamix 7500 is currently not available for the European market, consequently it is a 120 volt unit specific for North America. Vitamix does not recommend using a converter for their blenders which will void the warranty.
Do you know when it will be available in Canada and what the price will be compared to the 5200 currently offered on the Vitamix website and Coscto website?
Alex, Vitamix has yet to release information regarding the Vitamix 7500 for Canada. We have been told that it will be available for Canada but there was no release date or pricing at this time.
Hi, could you please tell me whether the 7500 container will fit into 5200 motor base?
Hello, I love this one and the Pro 750, but in France we only have the 5200. Do you know when these will be sold in Europe?
noon, Vitamix has yet to release any information regarding when the 7500 series will be available for the European market.
I have the vitamix 5200, 6300, and the 7500. All i can say is you can't go wrong on anyone! The 5200 is perfect and everything is always smooth. The 6300 has the pre-sets and are nice when i don't want to wait by my vitamix. The new 7500 is great because of the size and pulse button. Any Vitamix you buy you will love!!
Completely agree Lance. Thank you for your input.
The dry-grains container works on both the 7500 and 5200. There is no notable difference between using it with either one. As for the normal containers, as mentioned in the 7500 Review above, the newly designed 64-oz container that comes with the 7500 has several advantages over the taller ones that comes with the 5200 and other models.
Can the newly designed 64-oz container that comes with the 7500 be used with the 5200 series?
Andy, at this time Vitamix does not recommend the new 64-oz container be used with the 5200 series. We have tried it on the 5200 without issue but pretty much use our 7500 exclusively now.
My brother in law sweared that Costco sold this. I went there to buy it and found out, after an argument with the manager, that there is no Vitamix 7500 at Costco – they don't sell them!
Anyway – great review, my 7500 arrived yesterday just in time for Christmas and I LOVE it!
Costco itself does not sell them. But, they periodically have demonstrators set up a station whereby they sell different products. They did this for Vitamix. Sams Club also does this, too. almost bought one this last week at Sams. So, your relative was correct. My son bought one at Costco from a demo!
Really they bought a 7500? I know there are demonstrators but never seen them sell the 7500.
Just wanted to say thank you for the best vitamix 7500 review. I returned my vitamix 6300 and got one.
You are welcome Bobbi – I'm glad to know we were helpful. Enjoy your 7500!


If you like nachos, you'll absolutely love this Easy Cheesy Nacho Casserole. I made it with a delicious spicy meat mixture with rice, two cheeses and sour cream. Then, I finished it off with additional cheese, tortilla chips, and an incredible nacho cheese sauce! It's not only easy to make, but also can be made ahead of time and produces awesome leftovers.
I used the following ingredients: Ground turkey (you could also use ground beef), olive oil, onion, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chilies, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, corn starch, chopped green chilies, evaporated milk, and sliced green onions. I know that this sounds like a lot of ingredients, but the casserole really does come together easily!
First, I browned the ground turkey in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Then, I transferred the ground turkey to a colander, and rinsed it with hot water to remove as much grease as possible. While the turkey was draining, I sautéed the onion over medium heat in the same skillet with some olive oil. It took about 5 minutes for the onion to soften. Then, I added the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. I continued cooking the mixture for a minute or two to allow the spices to bloom. Next, I added the garlic, and continued cooking the mixture for about 30 seconds until the garlic was fragrant.
During this time, I rubbed the browned turkey between my hands to break up any large pieces. Then, I added it to the onion mixture, and stirred to combine everything. I sprinkled on the all-purpose flour, and stirred to combine. Finally, I added the tomato paste which I had mixed with the tomato sauce, and the diced tomatoes. I brought the mixture to a boil, and then lowered the heat to medium low. I simmered the meat sauce, covered for about 45 minutes, until the onions and turkey were nicely tender.
When the meat sauce was done, I removed it from the heat. I added the rice, some of the Cheddar cheese, the Monterey Jack cheese, and the sour cream. There was a lot in the pan, so I carefully folded in all of the ingredients until things were evenly incorporated.
Since it was just the Master Taste Tester and me, I spooned part of the meat/rice mixture into a small casserole dish. I portioned the rest into individual servings which I refrigerated. I sprinkled on shredded Cheddar cheese, and crushed tortilla chips. Then, I popped the casserole into a preheated 375° F oven for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the casserole was bubbly, and the top, golden brown.
While the casserole was baking, I made the nacho cheese sauce. First, I mixed the corn starch with the shredded Cheddar cheese in a small saucepan. Then, I added chopped green chiles that I had drained, and evaporated milk. I whisked the cheese mixture over medium heat, until the cheese had melted, and the sauce had thickened. That's it!
After I removed the casserole from the oven, I sprinkled on some sliced green onion tops. I finished the casserole by pouring the hot nacho cheese sauce over it.
Talk about good. The Easy Cheesy Nacho Casserole was incredible with the perfect blend of ingredients. The leftovers were just as good. Yum!
Brown ground turkey in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, breaking up pieces. Transfer to colander; rinse will with hot water and drain. When cool, break into small pieces by rubbing between hands. Set aside.
Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Add minced garlic; cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add browned turkey; stir to combine. Add flour; stir to combine.
Whisk together tomato paste and tomato sauce. Add to turkey mixture, along with diced tomatoes and green chilies. Stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium low. Cover pan and simmer for 45 minutes, or until meat and onions are tender.
Remove from heat. Add rice, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and sour cream; stir to combine. If mixture seems too thick add 1/3 to 1/2 cup water.
Transfer meat mixture to 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle on 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and top is golden brown.
Meanwhile, make the nacho cheese sauce. Combine remaining 2 cups of Cheddar cheese and corn starch in a small saucepan. Add drained chopped green chilies and evaporated milk. Whisk over medium heat until cheese melts, and mixture thickens. Keep warm.
Remove casserole from oven, garnish with sliced green onions. Pour nacho cheese sauce over casserole and serve.


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Vivian Norris is a filmmaker, journalist and academic teaching Global Communications and Policy at Tulane University in New Orleans. She has lived, worked and studied in Paris, Rome, Seattle, Austin, Oslo and now New Orleans for most of her adult life. She holds a PhD, focusing on Globalization Studies, and wrote a dissertation on Globalization and Media. She co-founded the Women in Cinema Film festival in 1996 in Seattle, where she was a Programmer and Development Director for the Seattle International Film Festival. Currently Dr.Norris is an independent producer and recently directed and produced a feature documentary, Obama Mama, on the life of Obama's mother, Ann Dunham, and her work with Microcredit, co-produced with Brian Woods of Truevision UK being distributed by www.herflix.com. The film is traveling internationally to universities and film festivals. She also writes freelance on Business, Film and Technology for BBC Online. Previously she worked as a co-producer on a feature film about Muhammad Yunus, founder of the Grameen Bank and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for his work fighting poverty. She founded Vigilante VNM Productions to produce independent documentaries with social messages, which campaign for women's rights, integrity in economics and business, and transparency in media among other topics. Her next project focuses on the Geopolitics of a Changing Texas, her home state. Dr. Norris has been teaching Global Policy and Communications at Tulane University in New Orleans since Fall 2015. Dr.Norris also has a strong background working in the Media Content , Curation and Social Media. Dr. Norris has lived in and travelled to many different parts of the world looking at the effect Media and Cinema has on societies, and how commercial (Hollywood) cinema can be used (or abused) in terms of communicating social messages. She has written about and lectured on the use of entertainment to help create a better world and the educational use of cinema in classroom for the past two decades at the university level and at film festivals (Transformational Media Conference-London, GEN (Global Editors Network-Social media team-Paris), University of Texas, Rome Filmstudio Nordic film festival, HEC Business school,...). Post-doc research includes the future of Digital Distribution, and issues related to Biotechnology and the Oil Industry, as well as the Epidemic of Narcissism and its Effects on the Financial Industry, Individuals and Politics.
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When my house was renovated in the 1970s they replaced the beautiful old doors with cheap plywood doors. I wanted to replace our current doors with some feature doors that help to emphasise the beautiful dimensions of our house while allowing us to make the most of the light and warmth in the different rooms. I have compared options with a range of different doors before making my final decision. This blog talks about our project to select new doors in our home and I hope it will be useful to other people who are trying a similar project and replacing their internal doors.
A broken or damaged glass window is a serious security threat because it can be exploited by burglars looking for a way to get into your property. Such windows will also affect your home's energy efficiency and noise control efficiency. As many times as you may need to have your glass windows repaired, you should always consider calling in a professional as opposed to attempting a DIY fix. There are several reasons why repairing windows is best left to the pros, and here is a brief look at some of these reasons.
Garage doors are one of the components of the home that usually get operated on a frequent basis, so proper maintenance is required to keep them operating safely and efficiently. Here is a look at some things that will have to be done in this regard. Keeping the door system properly lubed. Garage door systems comprise some moving components that need to be properly lubed to keep operating well. Parts like hinges and roller wheels need lubrication to work smoothly and quietly.
While no home is entirely burglar proof, there are measures you can take to reinforce security. Security mesh on doors provides a beautiful view and extra protection from criminals, insects and harsh weather. However, before you can venture into buying a security screen, there are some factors worthy of your considerations. Material of Door Frame Most security door frames are made from aluminium, steel or a metal alloy. While any of these elements can be strengthened to serve as a security door, frames built with aluminium and other metal alloys are deemed weaker than steel.
It's sometimes said that kitchens and bathrooms sell homes, no doubt because homebuyers know how expensive it is to remodel those spaces, and because those are the rooms that everyone in the family will use! To make your home more desirable to buyers, you may need to make some updates to a bathroom, but may not want to invest much money in those fixes for a home you'll be putting on the market.
A wood heater is a great choice for any home, as it means keeping the home warm during the long months of winter, while also making the home seem more cosy and inviting. Since there are a number of wood heaters from which to choose, you might note a few simple tips to keep in mind, and these will help you to determine the best one for your home and your particular needs.


Every child is different, and so is every parent's experience; but experts have a clear idea about the range of normal development from birth to age 5 — and signs that a child might have a developmental delay. Below you'll find milestones organized by period of development, and tips on when to contact a health professional about your concerns. Remember — there is no penalty for being cautious about your growing child, and if there is a problem acting early can make all the difference.
Thanks to the American Academy of Pediatrics for this content.
If, during the second, third, or fourth weeks of your baby's life, she shows any of the following signs of developmental delay, notify your pediatrician.
Although each baby develops in her own individual way and at her own rate, failure to reach certain milestones may signal medical or developmental problems requiring special attention. If you notice any of the following warning signs in your infant at this age, discuss them with your pediatrician.
Each baby develops in his own manner, so it's impossible to tell exactly when your child will perfect a given skill. Although the developmental milestones listed in this book will give you a general idea of the changes you can expect as your child gets older, don't be alarmed if his development takes a slightly different course. Alert your pediatrician if your baby displays any of the following signs of possible developmental delay in the eight-to twelve-month age range.
Because each child develops at his own particular pace, it's impossible to tell exactly when yours will perfect a given skill. The developmental milestones will give you a general idea of the changes you can expect as your child gets older, but don't be alarmed if he takes a slightly different course. Alert your pediatrician, however, if he displays any of the following signs of possible developmental delay for this age range.
Because each child develops in his own particular manner, it's impossible to tell exactly when or how he'll perfect a given skill. The developmental milestones listed here will give you a general idea of the changes you can expect as your child gets older, but don't be alarmed if his development takes a slightly different course. Alert your pediatrician, however, if your child displays any of the following signs of possible developmental delay for this age range.


The Products subsection is a central location, in Multifront, for Administrators to create and manage the Products that appear in your Stores. Products are created by Admins, using a Product Types, Product Details, and must feature a unique SKU. Products can be configured with advanced, Product-specific preferences after their initial creation using the "Edit" action.
Simple products get associated to a single SKU. Simple products can be used to build Grouped, Bundled, Configurable or Add-On products.
Grouped products are several SKU's that have been associated together. Customers can choose to purchase one, more than one, or all of the SKU's associated together. Think of a Grouped product as the SKU multiselect list.
With Grouped, customers can choose one, some, or all of the seasons from within the grouped product.
Bundled Products work similar to Grouped, except the associated products can only be purchased as a bundle.
With Bundled, customers can "take all or nothing" with associated SKU's.
A configurable product is a single product with multiple variations. Each variation is a unique simple product. Inventory is tracked by the SKU of the simple product for each variation.
With Configurable, customers choose from a list of configurable attributes. Each Attribute configuration is tied to a unique SKU.
The Tools button has gained some nifty features. It has some additional functionality in this section to make your life a little easier when it comes to managing your Products.
Delete Permanently delete an active element(s).
Activate Select to display one or more products in the storefront.
Deactivate Select to hide one or more products in the storefront.
Bulk Update Update products in bulk using a CSV file.
Export the product data in a CSV or Excel format.
Product info is the default attribute fields that all four products types you create will have. Some of these fields capture information about your product and are visible to customers. Other fields will allow you to configure how the product is set-up or displayed in your store.
Product Info Attribute Family Chooses a Product Attribute Category. The Product Attribute Category specifies which information to capture about the product.
Product Type There are 4 product types: Simple, Grouped, Bundle, and Configurable.
SKU Assign a unique SKU to the product.
Enabled Enable or disable the product. Only enabled products are displayed on webstore.
Is Downloadable Flag to identify whether it is a downloadable product or not.
Product Details Long Description Enter a detailed description for the product in this Rich Text Box that appears to the customer.
Short Description Enter an optional short description for the product. This will be displayed in the product listing grid. The description should be less than 100 characters.
Product Code Enter your internal product code for this item. This product code identifies a product across all locales.
Assortment Select which catalog(s) product should be assigned to.
Brand Select the brand for this product.
Vendor Vendors are added via the "Vendors" section of PIM.
Highlights Enter information to highlight about the product. For Example: "Certified Organic", "BIO Certified" and etc.
Tags To associate a tag(s) to this product to assist in customer search.
Image Product Image Browse Media Explorer for a single primary image for your product as seen by the customer.
Gallery Image Browse Media Explorer for additional images customers can see when viewing a product.
Product Setting Unit of Measure (UOM) Select the unit of measurement for the product.
Out-of-Stock Options Select how an out of stock product affects the shopping cart from the three options listed in the drop-down.
Shipping Settings Weight Enter the weight of the product in pounds. This is used to compute shipping cost. Leave blank if not applicable.
Height Enter the height of the product in inches. This is used to compute shipping cost. Leave blank if not applicable.
Width Enter the width of the product in inches. This is used to compute shipping cost. Leave blank if not applicable.
Length Enter the length of the product in inches. This is used to compute shipping cost. Leave blank if not applicable.
Packaging Type Select the type of packaging required for the product.
Note: The detail fields you see during the product creation process directly correspond to attribute groups associated to your chosen Attribute Families.
Note: To examine a single product more closely, go to the Edit Products subsection.
Note: Products Must be Published and associated with a Category before they will appear in your Stores.
Complete the initial Product details on all the tabs and save your progress using the "Save as Draft" button. The page will reload with confirmation your Product has been saved.
To finish Adding a new Product, use the "Publish" button. The page will reload with action confirmation.
Note: These steps represent the minimum requirements to add a Simple Product in Multifront.
For the more advanced Products Types, such as Configurable, Grouped, and Bundled Products, they just take a few more steps than a standard Simple Product--which can be found in the Product Quickstart Guide.
Anytime an Administrator makes a change to a Product in the Products section of PIM, the Product must be Published before the change will be visible on the front-end.
PIM > Products > "Edit Action"
For product info related edit's the following screen is provided wherein there are 6 sections starting from product info till Fine Foods which allow respective information to be edited.
Pricing related edits facilitated in this section contains important elements like price list, retail price, and tiered pricing. Once relevant changes are done a separate save button needs to be clicked to save the changes.
Here warehouse, quantity and reorder list can be edited, a separate save button needs to be clicked to save the changes.
Note: After you've saved a product for the first time, you'll have access to more in-depth product customization areas the next time you edit it. Specifically, fields for Personalization, Custom Fields, Add-On Groups, You May Also Like, and Frequently Bought.
Save progress using the "Save" button. The page will reload with action confirmation.
To make changes visible to Customer, use Publish button.
Personalization Used to manage text attributes assigned to your product with the configuration option "Is Personalizable" as active. Only text attributes with "Is Personalizable" will appear here.
Custom Fields Only visible at the Product-level. Used to display additional information about your Product.
Add-Ons Used to Associate Add-On Groups created to your product. Only unassigned Add-On Groups will appear. Only Simple Products should be displayed in "Associate Add-On Group" pop-up.
You Might Also Like Used to associate related products that will be displayed on the PDP as "You May Also Like"
Frequently Bought Used to associate related products that will be displayed on the PDP as "Frequently Bought"


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Ме́ер Абрамович Гершт (1908—1989) — советский театральный режиссёр.

Биография
Родился  а в Себеже (ныне Псковская область). В 1930 году окончил техникум сценических искусств в Ленинграде. В 1931—1937 годах режиссёр МКТ А. Я. Таирова, в 1938—1942 годах художественный руководитель ЧТД имени С. М. Цвиллинга, в 1946—1951 годах — Куйбышевского ДТ имени М. Горького (уволен в ходе кампании по борьбе с космополитизмом); в 1953—1956 и 1967—1969 годах главный режиссёр Воронежского АТД имени А. В. Кольцова, в 1956—1962 — Горьковского АДТ имени М. Горького, в 1965—1967 — ЛТ имени Ленинского комсомола. В 1971 году возглавил Новокузнецкий драматический театр. Ставил спектакли и в других городах. В 1979 году эмигрировал в США. Умер 15 апреля 1989 года.

Театральные постановки
Челябинский АТД имени С. М. Цвиллинга
 1938 — «Человек с ружьём» Н. Ф. Погодина
 1939 — «Генеральный консул» братьев Тур и Л. Р. Шейнина; «Мария Тюдор» В. Гюго; «Бесприданница» А. Н. Островского
 1940 — «Опасный поворот» Дж. Пристли; «Чайка» А. П. Чехова; «Кремлёвские куранты» Н. Ф. Погодина
 1941 — «Машенька» А. Н. Афиногенова; «Заговор Фиеско в Генуе» Ф. Шиллера
 1942 — «Русские люди» К. М. Симонова; «Батальон идёт на Запад» Г. Д. Мдивани
 «Близкое и далёкое» А. Н. Афиногенова
 «Большевик» Д. Дэля
Куйбышевский АДТ имени М. Горького
 1947 — «Русский вопрос» К. М. Симонова
 1948 — «Крепость на Волге» И. Л. Кремлёва (Шехтмана)
 1950 — «Живой труп» Л. Н. Толстого
 1951 — «Варвары» М. Горького
ГОСЕТ
 1949 — «Под чужим именем» Б. И. Левантовской (последний спектакль перед закрытием)
Воронежский АТД имени А. В. Кольцова
 1953 — «Порт-Артур» А. Н. Степанова и И. Ф. Попова
 1954 — «Привидения» Г. Ибсена; «Таланты и поклонники» А. Н. Островского
1967 - "Интервенция" Л. Славина.

Горьковский АТД имени М. Горького
 1957 — «Оптимистическая трагедия» В. В. Вишневского; «Интервенция» Л. И. Славина; «Обрыв» по И. А. Гончарову (совместно с Н. И. Собольщиковым-Самариным)
 1958 — «Фальшивая монета» М. Горького
 1960 — «Иркутская история» А. Н. Арбузова
 1961 — «Анна Каренина» по Л. Н. Толстому
ЛТ имени Ленинского комсомола
 1965 — «Трёхгрошовая опера» Б. Брехта
 1967 — «Дни нашей жизни» Л. Н. Андреева

 1945 — «Замужество» И. Л. Переца (МГЕТ)
 1950 — «Бешеные деньги» А. Н. Островского (ЛТК)
 1964 — «Цветок Миссисипи» Д. Керна (ЛТМК)
 1974 — «Стакан воды» Э. Скриба

Награды и премии
 Заслуженный деятель искусств РСФСР (20 апреля 1956)
 Народный артист РСФСР (24 марта 1960)
 Сталинская премия второй степени (1949) — за постановку спектакля «Крепость на Волге» на сцене Куйбышевского АДТ имени М. Горького

Примечания

Персоналии:Самарский государственный театр драмы им. Горького
Режиссёры Воронежского драматического театра
Персоналии:Нижегородский театр драмы имени М. Горького

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Under the banner "Digital Radio Mondiale Drives Forward", the 2018 General Assembly of the DRM Consortium is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th of April, at the Palma Bellver Meliá Hotel on Mallorca, being hosted by RFmondial and Bosch.
The General Assembly is where the strategy and working plan for the next year is set for DRM. This year`s assembly will also serve as an election year for the Chair and all leading bodies of the Consortium. This will be an opportunity for members and guests to review all the activities of the past year receive updates from country representatives and specialists from all the corners of the globe on an outstanding year of progress for DRM.


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Manager, Financial Donor Services
Founded in 1906, AJC seeks to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. Among Jewish advocacy organizations, AJC is the leader in the global arena. We are known for our unparalleled access to diplomats, government officials, and faith leaders in more than 100 countries. In addition to our New York headquarters and Office of Policy and Diplomatic Affairs in Washington, D.C., AJC has offices across the U.S. and around the globe and maintains partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide.
The Manager, Financial Donor Services contributes to the overall goals of the organization to provide timely and accurate information and outstanding customer service, as well as maintain strong donor relations. She/he will work closely with the Controller and Assistant Controller to oversee the work of the donor gift processing team and serves as the direct liaison from the Finance Department to the National Resource Development department.
The Manager, Financial Donor Services does this while adhering to AJC's core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability.
Position Responsibilities:
Manage the transaction processing and financial reporting components of the "Pledge to Cash" business process to ensure, that it is working efficiently and effectively; that key internal controls are in place to ensure that all gifts are recorded accurately and on a timely basis; that there is appropriate documentation supporting the gifts, and that the funds received are properly safeguarded.
Ensure that there are continuous and collaborative communications on all relevant matters with the National Development Department, Regional Offices, and IT. Coordinate with the manager of the Donor Center and the Director of Development Operations to ensure that financial systems and procedures are effectively aligned with Development operations and polices.
Assist Donor Center with contacting donors to resolve questions.
Attends National Development meetings.
Ensure that effective processes are in place to follow up on gifts received with missing, incomplete, or unclear information, and that effective procedures are in place to provide oversight to the entire process for handling all pledge and gift payments throughout the AJC system.
Oversee and ensure gift revenue and account receivable are reconciled between the financial accounting system (NetSuite) and the donor management system (Raiser's Edge) and the bank.
Oversee various financial campaign revenue reports (e.g., daily gift report, weekly and monthly campaign reports) are issued on a timely basis to provide accurate updates that are distributed to National Development, Regional Offices, and lay leaders.
In coordination with the Controller, serve as the lead contact for colleagues requesting that new appeal and fund codes are created, and ensure that any new codes are mapped to NetSuite to facilitate the import of data into NetSuite.
Ensure variance analyses are prepared to identify and explain differences between actual revenue and budgeted revenue.
In coordination with the Controller and the Assistant Controller, lead and manage the gift processing function, including supervising gift processing staff and providing backup when necessary.
Monthly Campaign Revenue Forecasting:
Serve as a standing member of the Monthly Development and Finance Forecast Meeting that discusses the reported results of operations, any adjustments to the outlook for the remainder of the year, and actions to be taken to address any changes in projected revenue.
Responsible for making follow-up adjustments to development reports based on feedback provided at the monthly forecast meeting.
Responsible for producing and presenting to the group pledge receivable aging and write-off reports.
Management of Restricted Funds:
Serve as the lead standing member of the Management Restricted Funds Committee ("MRFC"). The MRFC meets to ensure donor-restricted funds are being spent in compliance with donor wishes and any applicable laws. Develops and oversees the process for managing and reporting on restricted funds. Responsibilities also include organizing, scheduling, and setting the agenda and follow-up for each meeting.
In coordination with the Stewardship Development Officer, will work with program staff to ensure that gifts are spent appropriately.
Work closely with National Resource Development in issuing financial annual performance reports to endowment and other donors.
Develop procedures to ensure that accurate and timely reporting is being provided to donors who have made restricted gifts.
Continuous Operations Improvement:
Work with the Director of Development Operations to build the agenda and takes charge of ensuring follow-up for the Finance, Business Analyst/Database Administrator, and Development Business Operations Team. This group meets monthly to discuss outstanding matters of importance and discusses ways to continuously streamline and improve the Pledge to Cash business process through technology and other innovative ideas.
Develop working knowledge of AJC's gift acknowledgments, tax substantiation, and quarterly pledge reminders processes.
Watchdog Organizations:
Responsible for monitoring the activities of the nonprofit watchdog agencies (e.g. Guidestar, Charity Navigator) and recommending any actions required to be taken.
College degree, with major in business or finance preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience with record keeping in a not-for-profit organization.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments
Strong customer service orientation and skills
Experience in improving efficiency and effectiveness of business processes
Excellent supervisory skills
Financially literate with strong analytical skills
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills dealing within the department, with other departments, and with donors
Organized, ability to multi-task
Supervisory experience managing staff.
Knowledge of fundraising and accounting.
Experience with Raiser's Edge required, including experience with the building and running of basic queries.
Experience with using general ledger systems is a plus.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software, with particular experience in Word and Excel.
AJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please submit your application to: https://ajchr.wufoo.com/forms/s112mnpe0dl6er3/
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Pacer James Anderson to train at Man City to recover from injury
by Saurabh Sharma Oct 10, 2019 • 00:07 AM
Manchester, Oct 10: Veteran England pacer James Anderson will train on the Etihad campus of Premier League giants Manchester City in his bid to recover from a calf injury and be fit in time for the South Africa tour starting mid-December.
Anderson could bowl only four overs against Australia in the first Ashes Test in August before pulling out of the match, and eventually the series, due to the calf problem.
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City have agreed that Anderson can train on the Etihad campus, BBC reported. The arrangement will see Anderson train at City for the next two months. He will be accompanied by England's head of strength and conditioning, Rob Ahmun.
The 37-year-old, who is England's leading wicket taker in Test cricket, has been struggling with a calf injury that has also ruled him out of England's upcoming two-Test series in New Zealand. The series does not count in the World Test Championships and England have advised Anderson to concentrate on getting fit.
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Forks over Knives – can be seen on Netflix.
Food Matters – can be seen on Netflix.
Fat, sick and nearly dead – can be seen on Netflix or on youtube right here.
Cowspiracy – can be seen on Netflix.
The Beautiful Truth – can be seen on youtube right here.
Dette er nogle af mine favorit dokumentarer som omhandler sundhed og ernæring. Jeg kan klart anbefale at se dem hvis du gerne vil blive mere motiveret til at spise sundere, og hvis du gerne vil lære mere om hvordan man bedst muligt kan passe på sin krop og sit helbred og fylde sin krop med noget god næring.
These are some of my favourite documentaries concerning health and nutrition. I can definitely recommend to watch these if you want to become more motivated towards eating healthy, or if you just want to learn more about taking care of your health and your body and filling it with the right nutrition.


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Dr Imran Shaikh
Senior Consultant- GI Surgery New Age Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central Mumbai, India Dr Imran Shaikh is currently associated as the Senior Consultant of Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery at New Age Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, Maharashtra. He has a thriving experience of more than 19 years in the field of Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery.
Select Treatment CholecystectomyColectomyHemorrhoidectomyHernia SurgeryLobectomyThyroidectomy
Specialties: General Surgery
Degree: MBBS, DNB, DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology)
Hospital: New Age Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, Wockhardt Super Speciality Hospital, Mira Road
About Dr Imran Shaikh
Dr Imran Shaikh is currently associated as the Senior Consultant of Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery at New Age Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, Maharashtra.
He has a thriving experience of more than 19 years in the field of Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery.
Currently, he is also associated with Wockhardt Super Speciality Hospital, Mira Road, Mumbai as a Consultant of Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery.
He has received his training in Basic Surgical Skills and Basic Laparoscopic Skills from the Ethicon Institute of Endosurgery, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Dr Shaikh has received his training in Surgical Gastroenterology from the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
He has done various Advanced Courses and has attended numerous National and International Conferences in Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery.
He has multiple Research and Publications to his credit, which he has presented at various National and International Journals and Seminars.
Dr Shaikh is an esteemed member of various National and International Medical Associations, including the Minimal Access Surgeons of India, the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, the Association of Medical Consultants of Mumbai and the Association of Surgeons of India.
More about Dr Imran Shaikh
MBBS- Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, Maharashtra
DNB (General Surgery)- Mumbai Port Trust Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra
DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology)- National Board of Examination, New Delhi
DNB (GI, HPB Surgery, GI Cancers & Liver Transplants)- Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Fellowship (Minimal Access Surgery)- Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
Fellowship (Minimal Access Surgery)- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery
Minimally Invasive GI Surgery
Onco-Surgery
Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery (HPB Surgery)
Registrar- Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Resident (Department of General Surgery)- Mumbai Port Trust Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Lecturer (Department of General Surgery)- Mumbai Port Trust Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Senior Resident (Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation)- Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Associate Consultant (Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation)- Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Consultant (Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation)- Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Donor Retrieval in Liver Transplantation
Donor Hepatectomy in Liver Transplantation
Major & Minor Liver Resection for Tumors & Trauma
Radical Cholecystectomy
Extra Hepatic Bile Duct Resection
Hepaticojejunnostomy
H-J Whipples Surgery
Pancreatic Nacrosectomy
Lateral Pancreatico Jejunostomy
Pancreatic Head Coring
Porto Caval Shunt Surgery for Portal Hypertension
Open & Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic and open Appendicectomy
Radical Gastrectomy
Right & Left Hemicolectomy
Anterior Resection
Abdomino-Perineal Resection
Gastro-Jejunostomy
Exploration for Perforated Duodenal Ulcers
Emergency Stoma Creation
Resection Anastomosis
Mesenteric Ischemia
Hydrocele Surgeries
Hernioplasty
Appendicectomy
Excision of Various Swellings
Corn Removal
Bilioenteric Procedures
Gastrectomy
Lumbar Sympathectomy
Cystolithotomy
Varicocele Surgery
Varicose Vein Ligation and Stripping
Superficial Parotidectomy


Think about it, a lot has happened in the past 10 years within the supply chain arena. So many aquisitions, seamless software that really works, the RFID letdown, understanding and conforming to new markets successfully and the universal mitigating RISK. It's reflective and interesting, and sure has gone by really quickly. Fast forward to 2023, imagine what will be the status quo?? Mobile and robotics will be leveraged end to end, omni-channel and ecommerce will no longer be buzz words, big data will have solved all our problems and the want of consumer instant gratification is now a need and the norm!
Good post from Supply Chain Digest, looking forward to the follow-up.


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Crash kills 20-year-old man in Blenheim
By Robert Cairns, Tue, 7/12/2016 - 7:35 pm
State police say that a Preston Hollow man died in a one-vehicle crash on Friday, July 8 in the Schoharie County town of Blenheim.
According to Trooper Mark J. Cepiel, the public information officer at Troop G headquarters in Latham, troopers were dispatched at 7:56 p.m. on Friday to investigate the crash on Route 30 in Blenheim.
According to the accident report, 20-year-old Jacob B. Pruiksma was headed north on the highway when his vehicle veered onto the right shoulder and then overcorrected, overturning several times.
Pruiksma, who was not wearing a seat belt, was partially ejected and the vehicle landed on top of him, according to the police report.
He was declared dead at the scene by a Schoharie County coroner and taken to Albany Medical Center for an autopsy. The cause of death was listed as massive head trauma.
Cepiel said that Pruiksma was alone in the vehicle and that there were no witnesses to the crash, which was reported by a passerby.
He said that there was "no evidence of criminality" and that no accident reconstruction is required. There was "clear indication of overcorrection," he said, and the vehicle will be inspected to determine if there was equipment failure before the crash.
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Cudgegong Youth Theatre presents John Hughes' classic teen film live on stage at the Town Hall Theatre.
This is the first Youth Theatre production to be directed by one of our youths! Director Hayden Wake and a cast of young actors will take you back to 1985, when five high school students learn more about themselves in Saturday morning detention than they ever learned in school.


We got my oldest son (let's call him son #1) a cell phone the Christmas he was 13 years old. The age of cell phone achievement in our household was then set. Reach 13, get a cell phone. Our youngest (son #3), who is 6, is pretty sure that's the stupidest rule he's ever heard. He'd like a cell phone NOW. Fortunately for him, we didn't stick to it long. Instead of waiting until 13, we got son #2 a cell phone this past Christmas at the age of 12. At this rate, son #3 will have one by the time he's 8. And so go the rules at our house.
In either case, in December of this past year, I tried to order the phone for son #2 as a Christmas present through our carrier's website (let's leave out their name, shall we?). I love to shop online – especially at Christmas time – and I was a bit overly pleased with myself for getting my online shopping started in time to get the presents to my parents' house where we'd be spending the holiday.
I ventured onto my carrier's website to order the phone and add a phone line. How hard could that be, right? There's even a little button that says "Add a Phone Line". Yup. That's what I want to do! Click.
So much for making things simple. For the life of me, I could not add the phone line, much less order a phone.
Really. That makes no sense whatsoever. Before I can add another line, I have to upgrade my own phone? I have to order a new phone for myself before I can get one for my son? Are you kidding me? I just want a Christmas present for son #2 (who really should be waiting another year for a cell phone so, of course, this whole disaster is what happens when you don't follow your own rules).
I don't find a single phone that I can get for free that I like better than the one I'm using. Of course.
I tell little-evil-salesman (whom I don't believe for a second, by the way) that I don't see a phone I like for free, it's Christmas, and I just want to buy a present for my son.
"Have you seen the Motorola Droid? It's a great phone….blah…blah…". I tuned him out.
I get it now. I don't have to upgrade my phone to add a line – you just want an extra commission around the holidays. The Droid. Sure – to get a $50 present for my son I'll just spend another $200 for myself. I knew what the Droid was – a phone and a half. I'm a gadget freak, don't get me wrong, but that's not really how I planned my Christmas budget. No matter how many ways I told him no, he just kept going.
I hung up on him. He just wasn't listening to me and I'd had it. I really have no patience for customer service people who don't listen.
I went into the store and had the phone I wanted for my son in 20 minutes. So much for saving time by shopping online.
Flash forward to February 2010. My cell phone broke. A piece just snapped off one day. Gone. Now my little flip phone was hanging together with just one hinge instead of two. Each time I flipped it open, I had to jiggle it back together. This just wasn't going to cut it. I didn't feel bad about replacing it – I'd had it for the full two years and I still had my upgrade available through my carrier.
My friend had just purchased the Palm Pre. I oohed and ahhed over it's curves when you slid open the keyboard. I loved the feel of the touch screen. My eyes lit up at the beautiful, rich colors of the screen. Oh, the QWERTY keyboard was a bit small but the phone just felt so right. And look at all those cool apps!
My mind was made up. I wanted the Palm Pre. Off I went to the store to replace my little thread-worn cell phone.
When it was my turn to be helped, I told the salesman exactly which phone I wanted. Here's my account number. Ring me up.
"Hmmmm…." he said, "are you sure? Have you seen the Motorola Droid?" Oh gees, here we go again.
He hands me this black brick of a phone. No sweet little curves like the Palm Pre. No silver trim. No color whatsoever. No perfect fit in the palm of my hand.
I think he bit his cheek. I could tell he was thinking the same thing. Girls.
Oh, but he was good. "See how the browser works?" and with a flick of his finger, another bright screen popped to life. The Google search bar is right on top. Always present. Even has a microphone button so you can just speak the words you want to search.
My mouth started to twitch. I was half tempted. Then he pulled out his final magic trick. He brought up an app called Bar Scanner. It looks just like the bar scanner they use at the grocery store to swipe the barcode on all your products. He picked up a box of tissues at the sales counter, swiped the barcode on the tissue box with the phone and it brought up a description of the product, the suggested retail price and where in the vicinity the tissues could be purchased.
I've had the Motorola Droid for nearly a week now. Haven't found a thing I don't like about it. In fact, each day I've found something new that makes me love it even more.
Mind you, I still think it's ugly….until you turn the screen on. When it's off, it's just a rectangular, unstylish small brick. But when you turn that screen on and start sliding your fingers through all the options and screens, you enter a completely new world.
Oh, and it has an app that tells me the distance of every Starbucks in my current vicinity with turn-by-turn directions. I'm telling you, that Motorola Droid was made for me.
Great story. I would love to hear how you find more uses for this device in your life as a professional, writter, parent, and tech-geek. Also, I have read where folks have replaced the cost for unlimited TXT using email and the data plan. Might be worth the investigation.
That is an excellent point! I should be figuring out how to integrate these tools into my daily business more than I have. I know the Droid can help me and I have several social sites that would let me jot notes and add posts through text or email but I haven't tried that out yet. You've inspired me to put those on my list. My whole plan is to be able to work from anywhere on almost anything having to do with my online work so I really should figure out how my gadgets can help me get there!
I should also be shot for not yet signing up with a Google Wave invite I was lucky enough to get. I've wanted to try that out, too, and I'd love to see how I can integrate that with the Droid!


Paul's grief is palpable as he reviews all the privileges and blessings which the Jews had been given and yet which many of them had ultimately rejected. Yet he loves them and desires their salvation, even (were it possible, which it isn't) at the cost of his own soul and in spite of their hatred for him. Here is Christlike love. Christ Himself became a curse for His people, to secure their salvation. Christ was separated from God to purchase redemption for the elect. Christ calls us to have this same love in our hearts for one another, for our family members, neighbors and those in our churches.


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Trohoida je ravninska krivulja, ki jo dobimo, če opazujemo gibanje fiksne točke na krožnici, ko se ta giblje vzdolž premice. Fiksna točka lahko leži na obodu krožnice, zunaj nje ali pa v notranjosti. V prvem primeru dobimo cikloido, v drugem dobimo razširjeno, v tretjem pa skrčeno cikloido. Recimo, da se kotali krožnica s polmerom  brez drsenja vzdolž premice  in vsaka točka , ki je trdno pritrjena na krožnico, se giblje po krivulji, ki jo imenujemo trohoida. Naj bo razdalja . V odvisnosti od velikosti razdalje  imamo tri primere:
  (točka leži znotraj krožnice) in dobimo skrčeno cikloido.
  (točka leži na obodu krožnice), dobimo običajno cikloido
  (točka leži zunaj krožnice) in dobimo razširjeno (raztegnjeno) cikloido.

Izraz je skoval francoski matematik Gilles Personne de Roberval (1602 – 1675).

Izraz se uporablja za epitohoide in za hipotrohoide.

Parametrična oblika enačbe trohoide
V parametrični obliki je enačba trohoide

kjer je
   kot za katerega se je krožnica zavrtela.

Dolžina loka in ukrivljenost trohoide
Dolžina loka  enega loka trohoide je

kjer je
  eliptična funkcija druge vrste

Ukrivljenost (oznaka ) se izračuna po obrazcu
 .

Zgledi razširjenih in skrčenih trohoid

Primer, ki nazorno prikazuje skrčeno cikloido je gibanje pedala pri kolesu.

V primeru gibanja konice vesla pri čolnu pa imamo primer raztegnjene cikloide (veslo se potaplja v vodo).

Glej tudi
 epitrohoida
 hipotrohoida
 cikloida
 epicikloida
 hipocikloida

Opombe in sklici

Zunanje povezave
 Trohoida na MathWorld
 Trohoida na Xah Lee Web
 Trohoida na Xah Lee Web

Krivulje


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"""
NordicRead module contains a function readNordicFile that reads a single file and separates all separate events inside it to different string arrays.

Functions and Classes
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"""
import sys

def readNordicFile(f):
    """
    Method for reading a nordic file and parsing it to a string array while also checking the integrity of the file(Will give errors when lines are too long). It also wil parse empty space on the file if it is too short.

    :param file f: python file object for the Nordic File
    """
    nordics = []
    emsg = "Nordic Read: The following line is too short: {0}\n{1}"
    i = 0
    nordics.append([])

    for line in f:
        if line.strip() == "" or line is None:
            if len(nordics[i]) == 0:
                continue
            i += 1;
            nordics.append([])
        elif(len(line) < 81):
            raise Exception("Line not long enough (len:{0}):\n{1}".format(len(line), line))
        elif (line[79] == "7"):
            continue
        else:
            nordics[i].append(line)

    if not nordics[-1]:
        return nordics[:-1]
    else:
        return nordics

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Awayis a play by the Australian playwright Michael Gow. First performed by the Griffin Theatre Company in 1986, it tells the story of three internally-conflicted families holidaying on the coast for Christmas, 1968. It has become one of the most widely produced Australian plays of all time and is part of the Higher School Certificate syllabi or general High School Curriculum in many states, including Western Australia, New South Wales, Brisbane and Victoria .
Theatre:Bradshaw Street Community Hall, Bradshaw Street (off Buckley Street) West Essendon.


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Injured in a Motorcycle Accident?
Central New York Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Motorcycle enthusiasts often cite the excitement of open-air travel as a major reason for riding a two-wheeler. But that same freedom is also why motorcycle accidents are 30 times more likely than auto accidents to result in serious, often fatal, injuries to the riders. Typical injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident include severe abrasions, paralysis, limb and facial fractures, amputations, head trauma, and spinal injuries. If you or someone you know have been hurt in a motorcycle accident in Central New York, our motorcycle injury lawyers at Nicholas, Perot, Smith, Welch & Smith are ready to help.
Getting your life back on track after you or a loved one have suffered one or more of these extreme injuries can be a long and difficult task. It's important to get all the help you can, and hiring an experienced injury lawyer like those at Nicholas, Perot, Smith, Welch & Smith could be just what you need. We have an in-depth understanding about the costs to recover from such a life-altering event and effective ways to secure the compensation needed to cover those expenses, now and in the future.
Statistics show that 75 percent of motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle, most often a passenger automobile; two-thirds of those accidents are caused by the other motorist failing to see the motorcyclist in traffic, violating their right-of-way and turning in front of the bike.
Motorcyclists are not always blameless victims who bear no responsibility for an accident. Speeding is cited as a factor in a majority of crashes, and alcohol plays a role in almost half of the fatal accidents. Other causes of motorcycle wrecks include slide outs and falls from over braking or running wide on curves. There are also cases where spills and fuel leaks have led to fire hazards. Losing control due to a tire blowout is another cause. Our legal team in Central New York is skilled at determining what caused a motorcycle accident and who should be held liable for its tragic consequences.
Hiring an experienced motorcycle injury lawyer following an accident can ensure the preservation of relevant evidence. Also, opting for a reconstruction specialist can help determine and document the exact causes of the accident in the timeliest manner. The experienced motorcycle accident attorneys of Nicholas, Perot, Smith, Welch & Smith know that thorough preparation can discourage the responsible party from contesting your claim in court.
Our motorcycle accident lawyers will work to protect your right to a lawful recovery of damages, which include medical expenses, property damage, funeral costs, permanent disfigurement, lost wages and more.
If you or your loved one have been hurt in a motorcycle accident, the attorneys of Nicholas, Perot, Smith, Welch & Smith are standing by. Contact us today for a free consultation.


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Social Sentinel gives Flagler Schools a false sense of security
Reviewing Twitter alerts in the first 90 days.
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Brad West
First I want to say thank you to School Board attorney Kristy Gavin and Flagler Schools Superintendent James Tager for their prompt reply to my public records requests and making the process painless. The information below is based upon the alerts received by Flagler Schools via the Social Sentinel platform for May, June and July.
As you may recall, Flagler Schools approved an over-$18,000-per-year contract with Vermont-based Social Sentinel on April 17 this year. The school administration and School Board claim the service is to help protect the schools and individuals by the monitoring of social media posts using a technique called geofencing. The funds used are from the half-penny sales tax referendum for technology in education.
Tweet alerts
The following is a sample of the tweets that were flagged by Social Sentinel as being worthy of analysis by Flagler Schools.
Lethal doses of heroin are circulating in Flagler County. Don't become a victim of an overdose.
— @SheriffRicStaly, May 9
UR GONNA KILL ME WITH THESE HORRID PUNS!!
— @Lucy18879177, May 12
Only Vote for proponents of strict Gun Control to stop the killing fields that have become our schools!
— @Franceborn, May 20
Wow I forgot to put on deodorant (this is becoming very common) and out of curiosity I smelled my pits to see if I've been killing ppl all day and there was NO smell.
— @AliyahRenee_, June 2
In 8th grade I confided in someone and told them I was raped by one of my cousins over the summer and a few days later people were laughing at me saying I had consensual sex w that cousin and spreading disgusting lies about me - that s--- hurt my heart dawg
— @Nivieee_, June 2
My buddy's wife is from Japan. She gave my wife n I a red bag with gold swastikas on it for our wedding. There was a rolled up parchment paper with more swastikas and japenenese writing. It means good luck in Japan
— @thebob2424, June 30
Let's take a look at some of the general highlights from the alerts received of the 88 days provided (May 2 to June 30 were analyzed, with two days, May 3 and May 8, not supplied):
There were 25 alerts generated (one appears to be deleted by the user), and all far from harmful, to be honest. Sheriff Rick Staly appears twice.
Twitter only
All of the alerts were from Twitter — only Twitter. This is probably the most significant and telling piece, in my opinion, to the Social Sentinel platform and its value, or lack of value.
Twitter ranks third in terms of the number of users in the United States (approximately 207.36 million Facebook users and 96.3 million Instagram users, compared to the 64.9 million Twitter users, according to Statista.com). Facebook and Instagram typically rank much higher in active users as well. If Social Sentinel is only monitoring Twitter, its value is limited.
So why is Social Sentinel not discovering and generating alerts from other sources? Because Facebook and Instagram (a Facebook-owned company) do not allow the use of their feeds for conducting surveillance.
Social Sentinel claims not to conduct surveillance, but their platform in my opinion is the very definition of "surveillance," which is defined by Merriam-Webster as the "close watch over someone or something."
Unless a post is made directly to the Flagler Schools Facebook page, Social Sentinel can not see the post, whether it is public or not.
Who is being monitored?
The other question that has been on inquiring minds is whether the service was monitoring the entire county or just the school grounds. Flagler Schools provided the specific geolocations (longitude and latitude) of the posts in May and June, and it appeared that the results were not contained to just school grounds. In the July batch, only the number of miles from a school was provided, and most were within 5-6 miles of several schools listed on each alert. One tweet from @therob424 that is questionable seems to be listed as being 567 miles from the schools listed on the alert.
Why the status quo is dangerous
So is the service worth the cost? No. In fact, it's actually more dangerous to put any reliance on the service because it creates the false impression the schools have a "leg up" on being alerted to threats, yet they really only have access to a small fraction of activity online.
This was obvious in the "Live" interviews on FlaglerLive.com with Trevor Tucker and Janet McDonald. Tucker said, "I feel that Social Sentinel is a valuable asset to the school district, in that it can screen millions of different social sites and posts to make sure students are not trying to create violence to others or themselves, or spread messages of hate."
McDonald said, "The district's contract with Social Sentinel is a very economical service, scanning public information on social media for imminent threat and personal harm indicators. Phrases or 'hits' have been researched and cleared. So we know that the system is working for the items we've identified as primary safety topics."
Obviously, neither has followed up with the schools since voting in favor of the service and are under the impression it is delivering more than it actually is. My opinion is that more investment and focus by Flagler Schools on engagement and conversing with the community online rather than trying to conduct surveillance would be a far more effective approach.
Brad West lives in Palm Coast.
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With the 2019 season quickly closing in, we were tasked with putting bums on seats by demonstrating the high emotion of a day at GIANTS stadium. To do this we utilised one of football's most iconic rituals, the team song, and turned it into an infectious war cry, highlighting the genuine passion that connects the club from the grass roots up.
The brand platform, Everything's Bigger Up Close came to life across TV, video, OOH, print, digital, social, membership packs, game day signage, partnership activation and retail marketing.
This campaign captures the energy, connection and emotion you feel for three hours at a GIANTS game.


git branch ~(END) on terminal?
git config --global --replace-all core.pager "less -F -X"
passing the -F option to less causes it to quit if the content is less than one screen, however after doing so the screen is reset and you end up not seeing the content, the -X option does away with that behaviour. So, I use the following to enable conditional paging based on the amount of content.


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The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA) and Richard Mack: How Extremists Are Successfully Infiltrating Law Enforcement
The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA) is an anti-government extremist group whose primary purpose is to recruit sheriffs into the anti-government "patriot" movement. Led by Richard Mack, the CSPOA increasingly seeks out law enforcement audiences, billing his extremist events as "trainings." In a disturbing development, in 2021, Mack was able to win official state approval for his "trainings" in Montana and Texas, which allows attendees to receive continuing education credit for attending Mack's events.
QAnon's Antisemitism and What Comes Next
If there is a single thread that links QAnon's origins, its current state, and where the conspiracy theory is likely to go in the short-to medium-term, it's antisemitism. QAnon's antisemitism has been most visible at two points: its beginnings – when it emerged from 4chan – and the present, when the most popular QAnon influencer, GhostEzra, is an open Nazi who praises Hitler, admires the Third Reich, and decries the supposedly treacherous nature of Jews.
Using Children's Literature to Foster Empathy and Challenge Anti-Immigrant Bias
Areli Morales, author of Areli is a Dreamer, and other panelists share how to use children's literature to help young people build empathy and feel empowered to address anti-immigrant bias in schools and society.
Hate is No Game: Harassment and Positive Social Experiences in Online Games 2021
ADL's third annual survey on hate and harassment in online games, including a first-of-its-kind survey of teen online gaming experiences
Challenging Anti-Immigrant Bias with History
What do all of us need to know about our collective past to understand and respond to anti-immigrant bias today? Erika Lee, author of America for Americans, and other panelists examine anti-immigrant bias past and present.
Antisemitic Conspiracies About 9/11 Endure 20 Years Later
In the days following 9/11, antisemitic conspiracy theorists dismissed the widely accepted version of events, instead crafting alternative narratives directly implicated Jewish people and Israel in the attacks, peddling antisemitic tropes about Jews supposedly manipulating word events for their own benefit and at the expense of others. Twenty years later, these antisemitic 9/11 conspiracy theories continue to thrive.
Nation of Islam
The Nation of Islam (NOI), the largest Black nationalist organization in the U.S., has maintained a consistent record of antisemitism and bigotry since its founding in the 1930s. During his 40-year tenure as the NOI's leader, Louis Farrakhan has built a legacy of divisiveness as one of the most prominent antisemites in America. He has also espoused anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-white bigotry, as well as a range of conspiratorial beliefs.
Louis Farrakhan
Richard Gage and 9/11 Conspiracy Theories
Richard Gage is a prominent 9/11 conspiracy theorist and architect who promotes the claim that the World Trade Center was destroyed in a controlled demolition and that the 9/11 attacks were an "inside job."
Mini-Lesson: Identity Iceberg
Recognize and understand the multiple dimensions and complexity of identity. Use this mini-lesson to learn how to challenge and avoid stereotypes and identity-based bias.
Mini-Lesson: Microaggressions
What are microaggressions? This mini-lesson will help you to explore what microaggressions are, how they are experienced, and what can be done to address them.
Mini-Lesson: What is Bias?
Where does bias come from? In this mini-lesson you will explore the differences between explicit and implicit bias and how to challenge it in our everyday lives.
Mini-Lesson: Teaching the Pyramid of Hate
Understand how hate can escalate when biased attitudes go unchecked. Use this mini-lesson to learn how to teach ADL's Pyramid of Hate to your students.