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Dog Nutrition Center
What's the Best Food for Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs?
By Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD
Gastrointestinal (GI) upset or digestive issues are not uncommon in dogs. Signs such as intermittent vomiting, loose stools and excessive gas can be caused by a variety of things.
Some dogs develop digestive issues because their diet either contains too much fat or lacks sufficient fiber. In other cases, digestive issues may signal the presence of an underlying disorder, such as pancreatitis, bacterial overgrowth or intestinal parasites.
Every dog has individual needs, which means that the perfect diet for one dog may be a poor choice for another. Depending on the cause of your dog's digestive issues, a change in diet may help alleviate their symptoms.
Here's a breakdown of common dietary causes of indigestion as well as tips for how to choose the best food for your dog's sensitive stomach.
Is Your Dog's Food to Blame for Their Sensitive Stomach?
Common dietary culprits for indigestion include the type of protein, insufficient fiber and excess fat.
The majority of canine food allergy cases involve a reaction to the protein source, such as chicken, beef or egg. Most dogs with food allergies will also have other symptoms, such as recurring skin and ear infections.
Food intolerances are more common than allergies and can arise from any ingredient in a diet. An intolerance occurs when a dog has difficulty digesting a certain ingredient. For example, fats and oils are difficult for many dogs to digest.
How to Manage Your Dog's Sensitive Stomach
An intermittent episode of vomiting or diarrhea is not uncommon, but persistent symptoms should be addressed by your veterinarian. Your vet will want to perform a thorough physical exam to assess your pet's overall health.
Since there are many causes of indigestion other than food, such as intestinal parasites and viral infections, these will need to be ruled out before focusing on your dog's diet.
Your vet may also order a fecal exam, X-rays and blood work to help with the diagnosis.
Try a Bland Diet as a Short-Term Fix
A temporary switch to a bland diet may be the best option to help resolve your dog's immediate digestive issues.
Boiled, plain chicken and rice are usually well tolerated, and small amounts of canned pumpkin may help resolve diarrhea.
Your veterinarian may also prescribe a probiotic, which is usually offered as a powder or liquid supplement that you add to your dog's food.
Probiotics help to restore healthy bacterial populations in the intestine in order to improve digestive function.
Consider Switching to a Dog Food That's Made for Sensitive Stomachs
Ask your veterinarian if you should switch to a new food that's specifically formulated for digestive issues. These diets are available in over-the-counter and prescription formulas and include easily digestible ingredients to soothe your pet's tummy.
Sensitive stomach diets for dogs usually:
Have plenty of fiber ingredients, such as psyllium or beet pulp, to help firm up loose stools
Contain low amounts of fat, which is helpful because fat can be difficult for many dogs to digest
Contain probiotics to promote beneficial bacteria in the gut
The food's label should state that the diet meets Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) nutrition standards. These guidelines ensure that the diet was developed under expert supervision and tested to ensure the accuracy, safety and quality of ingredients.
The label should also indicate that the food is nutritionally complete for your dog's life stage. This guarantees that the diet will contain appropriate amounts of protein, carbohydrates, fiber, fat, vitamins and minerals.
Always follow the directions for transitioning your pet to their new food. When in doubt, it's best to ask your veterinarian if your pet's diet is appropriate for their specific needs.
Try an Elimination Diet
In many cases, switching to a new diet will resolve your dog's tummy trouble within a few days. However, if symptoms persist even after several different diets are attempted, or if your dog also shows signs of a more serious issue, such as food allergies, then a dietary elimination strategy may be necessary.
An elimination diet involves switching the pet to a prescription diet that is specifically formulated for pets with food allergies. Your veterinarian can determine whether this is a good idea for your dog.
Most dietary trials last eight weeks to allow digestive inflammation and infections to resolve. All other foods and treats are discontinued during the trial to avoid accidental exposure to an allergen. This includes table scraps, which should not be fed to dogs in general.
After the trial is complete, your veterinarian may recommend switching back to the old diet to see if symptoms return, or to a different diet for long-term maintenance.
Anytime you switch your pet's diet, it's best to transition the food slowly over a period of 7-10 days. A sudden change in diet can worsen your dog's digestive issues and make it more difficult to resolve symptoms.
Finally, remember that each dog has unique needs, which means that no single diet will be appropriate for all dogs with digestive issues.
You may need to try several diets before you find one that is well tolerated by your pet. This process can take several weeks or months, but the reward will be worth it for you and your pet.
By Dr. Natalie Stilwell
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AIOT Botania Mod 1.12.2 adds four new items! That is Hoes and AIOTs (because an All In One Tool is so much better than just a tool), each as a Manasteel and as an Elementium version.
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Pikornawirusy (, z  – bardzo mały (wirus RNA)) – rodzina wirusów charakteryzujących się następującymi cechami:

 Symetria: ikosaedralna
 Otoczka lipidowa: brak
 Kwas nukleinowy: ssRNA(+), ok. 7,5 tys. par zasad
 Replikacja: cytoplazma
 Peptydy i białka: najpierw powstaje pojedyncza poliproteina, która jest z kolei rozcinana na białka kapsydu i poszczególne enzymy niezbędne do rozwoju wirusa
 Wielkość: 27–30 nm średnicy
 Gospodarz: kręgowce
 Cechy dodatkowe: jedna z najliczniejszych rodzin wirusów, wykazujących jedne z najmniejszych rozmiarów oraz powodujących bardzo szeroki zakres chorób, obejmujących wiele narządów.

Podział systematyczny pikornawirusów przedstawia się następująco:

 Rodzina: Picornaviridae (Pikornawirusy)
 Rodzaj: Enterovirus
 ludzkie enterowirusy (wirusy Coxsackie)
 Poliovirus, zwyczajowo wirus polio, poliowirus
 Rodzaj: Rhinvirus (Rinowirusy)
 Human rhinovirus A (HRV-A)
 Human rhinovirus B (HRV-B)
 Rodzaj: Hepatovirus
 Hepatitis A virus (HAV), zwyczajowo wirus zapalenia wątroby typu A
 Rodzaj: Cardiovirus
 Rodzaj: Aphthovirus
 Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) – wirus pryszczycy
 Rodzaj: Parechovirus

Spośród chorób wywoływanych przez pikornawirusy, największe znaczenie mają:

 różnego rodzaju przeziębienia – wywoływane są przez rinowirusy, które charakteryzują się występowaniem znacznej ilości serotypów i dlatego nie można wyprodukować przeciwko nim szczepionki
 poliomyelitis, czyli nagminne porażenie dziecięce – wywoływane jest przez wirusa polio i jeszcze w XX wieku stuleciu stanowiło poważny problem medyczny (do czasu wynalezienia szczepionki)
 choroby układu pokarmowego i nerwowego, skóry i błon śluzowych – wywoływane są przez enterowirusy
 wirusowe zapalenie wątroby typu A – wywoływane jest przez HAV i należy do tzw. "chorób brudnych rąk"
 pryszczyca – choroba wywoływana przez FMDV, która może w pewnych przypadkach wystąpić także u ludzi jako zoonoza

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So it's the first day of kindergarten and your new kinders are all excited because EVERYONE has been telling them how much they are going to LOVE school.
Then, they get to school and you start talking and talking and talking about how to use the bathroom or be a good listener and, well, let's face it, it's not very exciting!
Here are some ways to make introducing routines and procedures a little bit more fun and engaging.
Use a book or tell a real-life classroom story to set the stage for the routine/procedure you are about to introduce. I like to read the Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein when introducing good listening habits.
I also tell the story of how a child waited all year to hear her birthday announced on the loudspeaker and then missed it because she wasn't listening.
Many routines involve several steps. Create a hand motion for each one, use them as you are naming the steps and invite children to "mirror" you. You don't have to know sign language to do this just make up the motions as you go along or ask the kids for their ideas.
Create a little "ditty" to help children sing the steps of the routine. Just take a familiar tune such as Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and change the words. Don't worry about how good it is or how well you sing (just apologize to your teaching assistant in advance), the kids will love it!
In the beginning of the year, I "sing them in" with our Hello Jobs song as they enter and begin unpacking. This not only focuses them on the task, but reminds them of the steps.
Use a My Turn, Your Turn approach to practice the procedure. You model the correct steps (My Turn) and then choose students to show the class how to do it. (Your Turn). Follow that up with a chance for the whole class to practice while you provide feedback. This gets them up and moving and gives you an opportunity to see who might need a little extra support.
Use puppets or stuffed animals to role play or model the desired behaviors. I use a big stuffed Teddy Bear to model ways to sit on our carpet.
These ways are not only fun and engaging, but are multisensory strategies that help the brain secure learning to memory. You can find some of these strategies sprinkled throughout the second Kindergarten Kick-off Deck: Routines and Procedures.
What are some fun ways that you engage children while getting your classroom up and running?


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Late/Post Victorian "D. Wilcox & Co." Diamond Cluster Ring
Period: c. 1890s-1900s; Victorian
Stamp: The ring is marked "10 W X"; The "WX" is the mark of Providence, Rhode Island jewelry, D. Wilcox & Company, established by Dutee Wilcox in 1856 (originally called Wilcox & Battell, with partner Henry A. Battell). After a number of changes in name and partnership, the company was passed on to Dutee's son, Howard, in 1918 after Dutee's death. The new management was short-lived and the company closed its doors in 1919.
Materials: approx. 14K gold (acid tested, multiple times, as the ~14K content conflicts with the "10" in the stamp, yet ~14K it is); silver collet; diamonds
Dimensions: just over 13.00 mm north to south across the top; the piece stands 4.90 mm tall above the finger—this is a low-profile piece considering the significant diamond spread
Center: .76 carat Oval Rose Cut diamond (GIA-assessed as Oval Modified Brilliant; G color; I1 clarity)—as set, this stone reads as a very fine I1 and is thoroughly eye clean. The stone itself comes from an estate piece that was beyond repair. Our smith set it into this mount with an early-Victorian inspired silver collet, shown here with a dark patina.
Accents: Fourteen Antique Rose Cut diamonds; .25 ctw., est.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) are proud to partner for the Calendar Year (CY) 2019 AFDO-Managed Retail Program Standards Grant Program. The program provides funds for the completion of projects and training to enhance conformance with the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (Retail Program Standards).
Each year, grant funding is open to state, local, territorial, and tribal regulatory retail food programs that have enrolled in the Retail Program Standards. Applicants to this program can expect a simple application process, up-front funding when required by the project, and simple reporting requirements.
The CY 2019 Retail Program Standards Grant Program closed to new applications on October 24, 2018. We are very pleased with the number and quality of applications from across the country. Of the 530 applications received, 464 were funded—resulting in an overall award rate of 87.5%! In total, $1,744,085 was awarded across four project categories – Small Projects, Moderate Projects, Training, and Food Protection Task Force Support Projects. See funding statistics and award information here.
Food Protection Task Force Support Projects up to $3,000, to assist jurisdictions in meeting the requirements of Standard 5 Foodborne Illness and Food Defense Preparedness and Response and/or Standard 7 Industry and Community Relations.
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Belthronding was a mighty bow, made of black yew-wood, that was carried by the most mighty archer of the First Age, Beleg Strongbow of Doriath. To it he owed his own epithet, 'Strongbow'.
With it, he long defended the borders of King Thingol, and when he left Doriath in search of his friend Túrin, he took it with him. When he found him, together, from the halls of Mîm in Amon Rûdh, they founded the realm of Dor-Cúarthol - the Land of Bow and Helm - with him being the 'Bow'.
When the pair were betrayed to the Orcs, Beleg went to free his friend, but in a tragic turn of fate Túrin mistook him for a foe, and slew him. Overcome with grief, Túrin dug a grave for Beleg's body, and he buried Belthronding beside its late owner.
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Just a few years ago, you wouldn't have expected to read news of Hyundai developing and introducing groundbreaking safety features. Although it cannot boast the kind of history in safety development that Volvo or Mercedes has, the South Korean carmaker has clearly been outlaying money and manpower into the development of cutting edge safety tech. The result is a multi-collision airbag system said to be the first of its kind. According to Hyundai, this world-first technology will significantly improve airbag performance in multi-collision accidents. Multi-collision accidents are those in which the primary impact on a vehicle and its occupants is followed by collisions with secondary objects, such as trees, electric posts or other vehicles.
The carmaker cites research-based statistics to drive home the importance of this new development. According to a study by the National Automotive Sampling System Crashworthiness Data System (NASS-CDS), an office of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the US, about 30 per cent of 56,000 vehicle accidents from 2000 to 2012 in the North American region involved multi-collisions. Apparently, the most number of such accidents involved cars crossing over the centre line, followed by collisions caused by a sudden stop at highway tollgates, highway median strip collisions, and sideswiping and collision with trees and electric poles.
Whereas airbag systems currently used in automobiles do not offer secondary protection when the initial impact is insufficient to cause them to deploy, Hyundai's system allows airbags to deploy effectively upon a secondary impact by calibrating the status of the vehicle and detecting occupant position in the cabin following an initial collision. It also recalibrates the collision intensity required for deployment, and responds more promptly during the secondary impact.
Hyundai Motor Group will implement this system in new Hyundai vehicles in the future.


A few months ago, we called our local Stove Depot to purchase a chimney and stove pipe. Having never installed a a wood stove, we had lots of questions about which parts to buy and how best to install them. Unfortunately, nobody at the store seemed to know anything about the products they sold. Instead, we were referred to a man named Craig, who worked at their Rutland branch.
We tried calling Craig, but he wasn't available—he was out doing an installation. Curiously, nobody on staff at that store seemed to know anything about wood stoves either. A few days later, when we finally connected with Craig, things got rolling. He helped us figure out all the parts we'd need, ordered everything, and told us our shipment would arrive at our local store in two weeks.
Three weeks later, we hadn't heard anything. So, we called to find out what was up. Our local store had no idea what order we were referring to, again telling us to talk with Craig at the Rutland branch for details. Once again, he was unavailable when we called, and once again nobody else knew what we were talking about.
Over the course of three additional phone calls, explaining our seemingly simple situation in exhaustive detail each time, we managed to discover that our order had been placed. It was almost ready ship, but they were waiting on a final part to arrive. Once everything was ready, they'd send it to our local store in Bennington.
Fast forward several days. No call, email, or information about our order. We called again. The local store still knew nothing, Craig wasn't available in Rutland, and it took a good half hour to get the person we were talking to up to speed. Again, they had no idea what was going on, but they promised to figure it out as quickly as they could.
Needless to say, this back-and forth was getting pretty old. How on earth could people on staff at a company whose sole offering is wood stoves know so little about selling them? It took a few more phone-call-tangos, but we eventually discoverd that our missing part had finally arrived. It was around this time that the furnace in our camper died, so we were overjoyed by the news.
"Can we pick everything up in Bennington now?", we asked? "Oh!", they said, "You want everything sent to the Bennington location?" "Well yes!" we said, eyes wide with baffled exasperation, patience thin as tattered cloth. "Can you send it today? We've been waiting for nearly two months!" "I wish we'd known that sooner," they said. "Our delivery guy left a few hours ago, and he won't make the trip again until next week."
After some debate, we landed on a solution: They'd do a special "rush" delivery for us, sending the parts to our local store the following day. Miraculously, they were true to their word. At long last, our order was ready for pickup.


*You pick your own route.
*You run it at home, not in a large group.
*You're operating entirely on the honor code to finish it.
Ok, well for me half the fun of racing is the group activity part of it. I like going out in public and meeting and talking to new people. New friends are like presents. And I like presents.
But the other half of me, as I mentioned before, loves shiny stuff. And honestly, most of the races I've run haven't had cool finisher medals. And I'm drawn to them. There's this weird gravitational force that those tiny pieces of metal have over me. Science cannot explain it.
Anyways, in this particular scenario, I thought... "Meh, why not?" So I forwarded the info on to my running buddy and partner-in-crime, Coley. Her response?
"Why would I pay $20 to just get a medal in the mail and then still have to run?"
Good question indeed, Coley. Good question.
VIRTUAL RUNS: YAY OR NAY?
I can understand why virtual runs are so attractive for some people. for one, they offer the opportunity to participate in a race. Maybe you live in a community where there aren't a lot of organized races. Virtual runs could be a good fill in.
For others, virtual runs might make them feel better about being able to accomplish the goal at their own pace. A lot of people are afraid to enter races because they feel they're too slow or they're ashamed that they might have to stop and walk a part of the distance. By doing a virtual run, you eliminate any potential embarassment about being slow or walking. I can understand that. Not everyone feels comfortable about their running ability and this could be a good stepping stone to running, for lack of a better term, "real races."
Maybe, like me, the shiny fancy medals are what draw you in to the virtual running community. I was a member of a group on facebook to promote different virtual runs and every day was like shopping for jewlery to log in and see all the different bling that was being promoted. Every shape, color, and size imaginable. It was enthralling and I could see how that might attract people to want to participate.
And finally, a lot of the races donate their proceeds to charity. In fact, most of the ones I saw online were designed to raise money for various causes. Which is GREAT! I love that people are getting others to help donate money in unique and creative ways. More power to ya!
How many of these people signed up for virtual runs actually go out and DO the run? And does it count if they stop and take a break halfway through? What if they sign up for a half marathon and run 6.1 miles one day and 7 miles the next? Is that still valid?
And what about the money being rasied? I mean sure they SAY they're going to donate it to a charity... But how do I KNOW that's what's actually happening? And how much of the money is going to the charity? What percent actually ends up with the organization? Are the people putting these races taking some of the top to pay themselves before they send 10 cents of every dollar on to the actual chairty? And does it matter? Even if not all of the money goes to the charity, at least some of it is, and every little bit helps, right?
So honestly, I don't know where I fall on this whole "virtual run" craze right now... I really don't. Part of me thinks it could be a lot of fun, but the cynic in me just thinks it's a big ol' hoopla over a whole lot of nuthin.
What do you think? Am I crazy? Are virtual runs a good time or a waste of money? Have you ever run a virtual race and how did it go?


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Interview: John Legend and Tika Sumpter Talk Obama-Inspired Film 'Southside With You'
Opening in theaters this weekend is Southside With You, a refreshing, positive story about two fantastic role models: President and First Lady of the United States.
Inspired by Barack and Michelle Obama's first date, Southside With You recounts the eventful summer day in 1989 when a young law firm associate named Barack Obama tried to woo lawyer Michelle Robinson during a daylong date that took them from the Art Institute of Chicago to a screening of Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing to the site of their first kiss outside of an ice cream parlor.
The film stars newcomer Parker Sawyers as Barack and actress Tika Sumpter as Michelle. Tika is also one of the film's producers.
I recently spoke to Tika and the film's Executive Producer, John Legend. The pair shared their experience in making the film, as well as what they hope moviegoers will take away from the movie.
SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU
FHH: Tika, in this film, you played the first lady. What did do you prepare yourself to dive into playing Michelle as an actress and as the film's producer?
Tika Sumpter: Yes, I think it was more about, for me, what cultural allowances that [our Director] Richard [Tanne] used, which was the right thing, and what kind of hairstyle, costuming would contribute to me being able to tell the story of Michelle. But, the script already did a lot of the work. Obviously, I researched and worked on her voice, so that I could develop the character and all that. But, there's obviously no references of her. Nobody has video of here that's more than five years old, but it wasn't really about the '80's. It was more playing a character more than anything.
During that time in the '80's, I have to say though, the work environment, she was surrounded by mostly men and mostly white men, so, that's why she was definitely reluctant at first because she wanted to be taken seriously for who she was and what she had to offer. So, during that time it was probably a little bit tougher.
At first it's overwhelming because if you put the whole 'Michelle Obama' of it on top of that, yes, sure. But, when you pull back the pages and Michelle Robinson comes up out of Chicago, a girl who was confident and successful and could stand on her own two feet by herself, and, has been told no many times in her life, I think that's when I was able to connect to and not feel overwhelmed by Michelle Obama, but really connected to Michelle Robinson, and proud and excited to play the part.
FHH: Now John and Tika, apart from the love story itself, speaking as producers of the film, if the two of you could choose only one life lesson that you hope viewers take away from watching Southside With You, what would it be?
Tika Sumpter: I don't have many, but for me, what I take away from playing Michelle, I didn't even know. The film is powered. I feel like I don't have to dim my light for anyone, that I can go out and confidently and know how intelligent I am and be okay with it. What I love about this story is in a lot of romance movies, you see the girl always crying or pacing, and it's like, she's the prize in this movie.And, I think women are really going to enjoy being the prize, and seeing themselves in a higher realm, you know, and–
John Legend: —Worthy.
Tika Sumpter: Worthy, valued, and yes. So, I value myself even more now, and knowing my voice matters. My voice matters and nothing can take that away.
John Legend: I think it makes people believe in love, too, just watching this film. And partnership, finding somebody that you can build with. We know what they've built together now, but it's inspiring to see how it started out. And, I think everybody walking out of the film is just going to feel inspired and be in love with love, you know?
Tika Sumpter: And, want to eat some ice cream.
John Legend: Exactly.
FHH: Now John, this is a small budget, more quiet, and differently-paced type of film. How do you hope audiences will respond?
John Legend: It didn't cost us a lot to make this film, so it's not about [that]. It's about giving something special to the audience, giving something different to the audience. There's so many people that will be inspired by this film, no matter their political stripe, no matter if they're a fan of the Obamas for they're not. I think it's really simply a really subtle, sweet date movie. You get to see a really famous couple go on their first date, and so tastefully done.
You get the intimacy, the back and forth, the rapport that they're starting to develop. You see can that in it's infancy, and why I think it's a special, special film. And, I think that's why Richard [Tanne], our Director, made this film, because he was inspired by looking at them as a couple, and looking at each other, looking even with millions of people in the world watching and they're able to be themselves around each other. And, you can feel their love is genuine and their respect for each other is genuine. And, it made him want to explore that, and I think so many movie-goers are going to be uplifted and inspired by watching how it started.
Without a doubt, Southside With You is an inspiring story. Not only that, this film is educational and smart, and heartwarming. It's a positive representation in a movie that's not about drugs, violence, or hardship – something that we definitely need more of in the film industry! I applaud John, Tika, and the rest of the cast and crew for their dedication to bringing this film to life, and I encourage everyone to get to the theaters to see it! Let's open Southside With You in a big way!
To learn more, visit the Southside With You Official Website. You can also connect with the film on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Tags: Faith and life, films, interviews, john legend, Movies, southside with you, tika sumpter
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The year 1636 is printed on many a UU student's sweater. Photo: Bart Weerdenburg, UU
Englification hinders accessibility and depth of education
Loudly voice your objections to the advance of English at the university. That's the message university council members Floris Boudens (VUUR) and Sebastian Wijnands (De Vrije Student) send their successors. More than ever, students have a voice in discussions on education, but that means students need to speak up as well.
Read in Dutch
By Floris Boudens, Sebastian Wijnands
The year 1636 is displayed on the sweaters of many UU students. This was the year Voetius, in a speech, promoted the illustrious school to university. At the time, the university was exclusively open to wealthy men. The language used was Latin, which didn't exactly contribute to the accessibility of scientific education.
This centuries-long tradition wasn't abolished until 1846, when Cornelis Willem Opzoomer held his inaugural lecture in Dutch for the first time. The use of Latin remained mandatory until 1897. The switch to Dutch included a move to democracy; away from aristocracy. 'Opzoomeren' became a verb in the Dutch dictionary, meaning something like 'keeping good contact with neighbours'. Because language connects, and Opzoomer understood that like no other. Dutch universities are anchored in Dutch society. They're not separate entities: universities are paid for by society, and educate people for that same society.
English as new lingua franca?
In our time, we're on the road to a new lingua franca: English. The question is whether that's a wise thing to do. Let students at least think about this in depth, and don't let the discussion be voiced entirely by managers or 'prominent people'. In diverse media, these people have voiced their opinions. In newspaper De Volkskrant, a plea is printed to our representatives in The Hague ('Members of parliament, the future of the Netherlands is in your hands').
DUB also regularly publishes the opinions of notables, such as the rector (in Dutch ed.), and the Social Sciences dean. It's our opinion that students should also have a say in this debate, and that's why we're addressing this piece to our student representatives.
The reason more and more is done in English, is the goals the university has in terms of internationalisation, creating a global generation, or an international classroom. For a while now, science has wondered whether we should be in service of the international community or Dutch society. The past, at least, teaches us that by using a non-Dutch language for science, the gap between the people and academia grows. Social geographer Josse de Voogd is a lot less subtle in his text (in Dutch, ed.) 'An English-teaching university is a middle finger to society'.
Cosmopolitan bubble
De Voogd states that Englification isn't the same as internationalisation. By speaking English at an international campus, you don't learn about different cultures, you create aa cosmopolitan bubble. We're not the first, then, who see that internationalisation isn't the same as Englification. And yet, more and more programmes are taught in English, with the hope that it makes these programmes more attractive to the international community. If all universities strive to create an international classroom, we're all attracting the same students, which doesn't benefit the university's profile: it creates sameness, or as the Dutch say, 'unity sausage'.
Additionally, this policy doesn't benefit diversity at all. International students are generally students from wealthier families who, throughout the world, from the beaches on Bali to SoHo in London, live in their own circles. This results in a closed community that often excludes first-generation students. This is especially poignant given the goals of internationalisation. Those who think internationally, would be better off involving students who aren't as used to a cosmopolitan environment. By creating more importance for their place in academic society, 'internationalisation' would also contribute to emancipation in our own country. Instead of this, then, more Englification: for and by a small group, aimed at cosmopolitisation and uniformity of academic existence.
Students' exchange has value
Still, English in science does have some value. By writing research in English, exchanging research results internationally is easier. Furthermore, there are many disciplines that are done in English where it makes sense: International Business and Economics, Global Sustainability Science, etcetera. Exchange programmes for students, if they're accessible to every student, are also of great value. Different perspectives from different cultures can contribute to creating solutions to modern-day issues. We're not writing because we oppose English, we're writing because we're worried about the lack of vision, the lack of student participation, and the lack of a meaningful balance between our own language and other languages.
Utrecht University is struggling with its language policy. In the past year, the university council has repeatedly asked the Executive Board how it's possible that students of certain programmes, who have been taught in Dutch for years, suddenly have to write their theses in English – without, in our view, sufficient substantiation. The response is always simply a referral to the university's language policy.
The language policy: paper and practice
The language policy is known, and focuses mainly on Dutch Bachelor's programmes and English Master's programmes, unless there's a reason to deviate from this. The reasons for different choices, however, aren't properly defined. Faculties create their own, broad definitions. Within the university, there are cases in which courses were Englified because doing so prepared students for their English-taught Master's programmes. With that reasoning we could, despite the current language policy, switch to English in every single Bachelor's programme. That's undesirable.
For that reason, the university's language policy should be maintained better. The reasons for diverting from the policy should be checked more thoroughly. The Executive Board consistently says this is a role for the decentralised co-determination boards (faculty councils and programme committees), as they have the last word. This is even documented in the law. It is, however, not always clear to faculty councils and programme committees that they have this right, leading to situations in which managers are able to Englify their programmes with weak arguments.
Last year, the university council, in agreement with the Executive Board, created the language policy. The UU is relatively restrained in its Englification compared to other universities in the Netherlands. We're happy about that. For the long term, however, the accessibility and in-depth education in Utrecht are also threatened by ongoing Englification. Education loses depth because students are best at expressing themselves in their mother tongue, which is Dutch for almost 90 percent of students. In other languages, they constantly struggle to find the right words, and their vocabulary is limited. The same is true for many teachers. For this reason, it's harder to go in depth within education. Furthermore, students are often more hesitant to speak up in class when they're not allowed to do so in their mother tongue.
It's the job of co-determination groups to join in the debate about our educational language in name of the student. That's why we're addressing them: put the subject on the agenda, finetune points of view with your constituency, and don't simply agree with every proposal for Englification. Co-determination: the future of Dutch is in your hands.
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What has an 'open-door policy' with industry and puts the X into NHS? Brits, let app-happy Matt Hancock tell you
NHSX: UK.gov's new tech, data and digital quango
By Rebecca Hill 20 Feb 2019 at 09:09
The UK government has plans for another health quango that will not only oversee data, digital and tech procurement but have an "open door" policy with the IT industry.
The new unit, named NHSX – the X is left unexplained, presumably it's evocative of a badass futuristic tech-led body – was announced by Brit health secretary Matt Hancock yesterday.
The plan is for the X team to "bring together" disparate digital roles within NHS England as well as set national policies, standards and best practice on "digital". This includes keeping an eye on the digital purse strings and making central decisions on data-sharing and cyber security.
Also on NHSX's plate is reforming procurement across the NHS – a new GP framework is being developed at the moment – and setting up an "efficient process" for tech spend, domain name management and website security, a statement said.
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Lastly, it will be charged with seeing through various parts of Hancock's tech vision. That includes making systems interoperable, ensuring tech and services are developed in a way that means they can be used across the health service, making source code "open" by default – remember NHS Ubuntu, anyone – and boosting staff training.
A statement from the health department said that NHSX would support the use of new tech in the NHS, and Hancock told the Health Service Journal that it would have an "open door" for discussions with business types.
Hancock – who is known for his enthusiasm for apps (both healthcare and his own) – said open discussion with businesses that make money from health tech would "make sure that we are harnessing the best innovation to improve the NHS".
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The underlying driver for the new body is the time it has taken for the NHS to adopt technology in the past – to the HSJ, the health secretary pointed out it had taken seven months to get a statement together on a plan to use email as default.
"Everyone knows how hard it's been to get the NHS to adopt the best in digital," Hancock said in a canned statement released by the government.
"We're bringing together the tech leadership into NHSX, which will be responsible for harnessing the true potential of technology to transform care, save lives, free up clinicians' time and empower patients to take greater control of their own health."
NHSX will be led by a yet-to-be-named CEO who will be accountable to the health secretary and the chief exec of NHS England and NHS Improvement, and will "work closely" with the Government Digital Service. It will likely involve digital-focused staffers within NHS bodies, including NHS England's acting chief digital officer Tara Donnelly, who took on the role at the start of the month after Juliet Bauer announced she was leaving for a GP app biz.
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NHS Digital – the information and technology arm of the health service – will sit underneath NHSX, and a canned statement from NHS Digital's existing boss Sarah Wilkinson was unsurprisingly positive.
"Within NHS Digital we view NHSX as an important and welcome initiative and we are absolutely committed to working closely with colleagues in NHSX to make this new venture a success."
Alongside this announcement, the Department of Health also released a 10-point code of conduct for the use of digital, data and technology, which had a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence.
The government said the code, which was consulted on last year, "clearly sets out the behaviours we expect from those developing, deploying and using data-driven technologies" – but compliance with the code is not said to be compulsory.
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The principles emphasise the importance of fair and transparent use of data, including being clear on the limitations of data and algorithms. They also urge the use of open standards, call for security to be baked into all services, and for there to be a clear business case at the outset.
Meanwhile, the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care has issued a consultation on the role's priorities after it was last December placed on a statutory footing.
This sets out four possible priorities: encouraging access and control for individuals; public outreach on the use of patient data in innovation; how to ensure that patient information is shared for the patients' benefit; and safeguarding the confidentiality of the health service.
For each, the areas most relevant to the data guardian are listed and the body asks whether these are the right ones for it to focus on. ®
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Oh good. This'll go well. Amazon's Alexa will offer NHS advice
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Juliet Bauer's article praised GP app biz Livi – but didn't mention she was joining them in April
25% of NHS trusts have zilch, zip, zero staff who are versed in security
Not like there's been a major incident recently to kick them into gear or anything
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Thousands of discrepancies reported between two databases


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"So Dark the Night"
Category: Blu-ray movies Blu-ray movies
A Minor Gem Worth Your Time
Arrow Academy AA040-TM
Format: BD
Overall Enjoyment
COVID-19 has turned just about every man, woman, and child into a movie buff. By now, many have been through the classics and are surfing frantically for movies they pick by title or star. Such a search can be an adventure, but you'd best be prepared that streaming Netflix or Amazon can uncover some real clunkers. Last night I watched After Darkness -- a waste of my time and Kyra Sedgwick's talent. But turning to a stack of unwatched B movies on disc, I uncovered So Dark the Night (1946), a nifty noir whodunit based on a story by Aubrey Wisberg and directed by Joseph H. Lewis. This succinct (70 minutes) detective procedural set in France has a very twisty ending.
Police inspector Henri Cassin (Steven Geray), one of the most highly praised officers in his division, vacations at a country inn, where he falls in love with the innkeeper's daughter, Nanette (Micheline Cheirel). Although Cassin he knows he's too old for Nanette, her parents, Pierre (Eugene Borden) and Mama (Ann Codee) Michaud, are delighted with their union. But trouble lurks in the form of a young man, Nanette's previous suitor. Nanette is found dead, and further murders rapidly ensue. Cassin relentlessly hunts for clues to the identity of the killer or killers, but is continually frustrated. To reveal more would enter the realm of spoilers.
The actors, from the B list of Columbia Pictures' stable of 1946, were usually cast as bartenders, waitresses, and walk-ons. Though here they all do excellent work, especially Geray as Cassin, a few A-listers might have made this a four-star film -- its style and pacing are nearly perfect. Lewis liked to place two objects in the extreme foreground, one each to left and right, a bit out of focus but framing the depth-of-field action, which is in sharp focus. Similarly, he liked to shoot scenes through and framed by such things as a window or railing. Such techniques give these scenes a wonderful sense of discovery.
Arrow Academy has given this underrated film a very good 4K transfer, and removed scratches and grit. There's plenty of contrast and detail -- it's a good example of the best that's possible in a black-and-white film shot in the Academy aspect ratio (1.37:1). It's also easy to see that those foreground objects were originally deliberately shot out of focus, and that the blurring is not due to a careless transfer. The soundtrack is excellent, for both dialogue and Hugo Friedhofer's orchestral score.
The extras include a bubbly commentary track by film critics Glenn Kenny and Farran Smith Nehme, who have a good time telling us a lot about the actors and the film's style. Critic Imogen Sara Smith presents a featurette, So Dark . . . Joseph H. Lewis at Columbia. There's also an original trailer, and a reversible outer sleeve with contemporary and period artwork.
If you're looking for an entertaining movie to while away your time at home, you could hardly do better than this handsome reissue of So Dark the Night.
Be sure to watch for: Early and late in his film-direction career which spanned 1937-1958, Joseph H. Lewis (1907-2000) directed Westerns, many of them low-budget "poverty row" movies with no-name stars. To keep things interesting, he developed a trademark mannerism of filming through a wagon wheel in the foreground and placing wagon wheels in the background, and became known as "Wagon Wheel Joe." So Dark the Night is no Western, but wagon wheels are visible everywhere. See how many you can count. (Yes, you can include the ceiling fan.)
. . . Rad Bennett
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If you're like most Realtors, you know how to turn on the charm, add value to conversations, and collect contact information from attendees at your open houses.
The hard part is making sense of illegible handwriting, entering or importing the information into your CRM or email service provider, and following up—unless you charm (or pay) someone else to do it for you.
With the help of Mailchimp Subscribe, you can turn your tablet (iOS or Android) into a beautiful, branded sign up form. Open house attendees tap in their contact info, and it's pushed to your Mailchimp account. You can follow up immediately with a welcome email or series.
Learn how email marketing can lessen your anxiety, increase your confidence, and make your business sustainable no matter what's happening with the real estate market.


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LG U+ "We will focus on educational contents of AR and VR."
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LG U+ "We will focus on educational contents of AR and VR."
Sam Hammington (first left) and his son William (second) are using AR services with their children. (Provided by LG Uplus)
LG Uplus is going to introduce 'U+tv Kids Land 2.0′, which is a Kids platform that applies technologies such as AI and AR. Starting with "U+tv Kids Land," LG Uplus plans to continue to increase its IPTV subscribers by strengthening TV content, including diversifying content by customer group.
LG Uplus held a press conference in Yongsan, Seoul, in July 31 and announced the U+tv Kids Land2.0. U+tv Kids Landis an infant service platform provided by IPTV. The first version of the program surpassed 1.2 million users and 700 million annual viewers in just one year since its release in June last year. About 37 percent of all U+tv users use the service.
The popularity of U+tv Kids Land led LG Uplus' IPTV to a 13-month net increase. "The U+tv Kids Land service has contributed significantly to the reduction of the cancellation rate," said Song Gu-young, executive director of LG Uplus' home/media division.
The U+tv Kids Land 2.0, which will be released on the 1st, aims for two-way media. The core services include the AR Play platform "Life Experience Learning," the AI language study "Papago Foreign Language Play," the "Wungjin Book Club TV" that collaborated with Woongjin Thinkbig, and the parent-only content "parent classroom." In particular, advanced AR technology has been applied to live experience learning. A case in point is "My Hand-made Picture Book," which allows users to make their own characters in TV fairy tales using illustrations drawn by users. To implement AR contents, LG Uplus applied Rigging technology that recognizes joints in pictures, 2D technology that shapes 3D, and hand recognition technology. LG Uplus plans to introduce more diverse AR contents in the future.
Papago foreign language play is translated into a foreign language through AI, when users speak in Korean. It is the first time that Naver's AI translation service "Papago" will be unveiled for IPTV and smart TVs. "We are planning to continue to improve voice recognition that is suitable for Naver and Papago Kids modules," said Lee Kun-young of LG Uplus' home media products.
In addition, Woongjin Book Club TV will provide a total of 1,000 contents to reflect the Nuri process. In addition, the parents' classroom will provide some 440 pieces of content produced by themselves.
LG Uplus plans to strengthen its content business by providing contents by a variety of customers, starting with Kids Content. They plan to diversify content that meets customer-specific needs in 2019. In addition, it will expand contents such as sports broadcasting for broadcasting and global dramas by the end of the year.
"U+tv Kids Land2.0 is looking for another 'quantum jump' with its new version," said Director Song.
Credit: Digital times (http://www.dt.co.kr/contents.html?article_no=2018073102109931055003)
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Over the past few weeks, Shadow of the Tomb Raider has received a series of introspective trailers covering the many sights and perils Lara will find in this latest installment. Square Enix has dropped another trailer our way called the "Makeshift Arsenal", which is perfect way to show off all of Lara's armory.
Over the past few weeks, Shadow of the Tomb Raider has received a series of introspective trailers covering the many sights and perils Lara will find in this latest installment. Square Enix has dropped another trailer our way called the "Makeshift Arsenal," which is the perfect way to show off all of Lara's armory.
We have grown accustomed to Lara's classic bow and arrow, but this trailer focuses on Lara's heavy-duty weaponry. From the brief 39 second video, we see Lara rocking a machine gun and taking on a helicopter with an automatic rifle with an attached grenade launcher. However, bigger doesn't always mean better, and Lara will be bringing the heat for any close quarters situation. Automatic pistols, shotguns, gas bombs, and a whole spectrum of tools will be at your disposal.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider lands on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 14.


: Found 2007 available properties for sale in Cyprus. In this search there are 1072 Houses, Townhouses and Villas for sale in Cyprus, 520 Apartments and Flats for sale in Cyprus, 366 Plots and Land for sale in Cyprus, and 49 commercial and investment projects for sale in Cyprus.
Commercial land in Kato Paphos in Eβ8 Zone with 80% built factor and 45% covered factor.
Three bedroom townhouse located in Anavargos area erected on a quiet area corner plot of only four townhouses.
The property has living dining kitchen and WC downstairs with covered pergola and garage upstairs three bedrooms with master bedroom en suite and a family bathroom and staircase to the roof.
Four bedroom villa located in a quiet cul de sac area in Armou village above the humidity level with sea and mountain views.
The property is very spacious with big living dining area big entrance hall separate kitchen with breakfast family room and guest toilet. A marble staircase takes you to first floor landing area with four double bedrooms master bedroom en suite a family bathroom and all bedrooms access to a balcony.
This property is part of a complex with elevator, which shares a communal swimming pool and gardens. Chloraka is a 5 minute drive from the sea, the town center and amenities. It is within walking distance from the village square, coffee shops, taverns, banks and lots more.
The apartment comes furnished as seen with very big covered veranda.
This 1 bedroom apartment situated in a new residential project located walking distance from the Saint Lazarus church and the Finikoudes Beach Front.
The Residence has been fully designed and studied by the professional team of architects, engineers and interior designers.
The modern design makes excellent use of features like marble, unique gloss balconies and clever layout of living areas designed to offer optional space, privacy and also views of the Larnaca Sea Front!
This exclusively, stone built property is located in the traditional village of Mesogi, only 5 minute drives to the Paphos center, the International School and all the facilities. The property is in a very quiet neighbourhood at a private cul de sac road with security gates part of an exclusive project. The villa enjoys magnificent mountain views and sea views. Mesogi village is surrounded by traditional tavernas, coffee shops and supermarkets. Title deed available.
There are total 2007 available properties in Cyprus. 1072 Houses, Townhouses and Villas for sale in Cyprus, 520 Apartments and Flats for sale in Cyprus, 366 Plots and Land for sale in Cyprus, and 49 commercial and investment projects for sale in Cyprus.


You see in the allready opened position, a stop loss and a profit taker are chained togheter and they'll be effective also during an internet disconnection or a power failure.
In the pending order instead, the brackets are only "parked", last night my internet went down while i had a working pending limit order protected by brackets. During the DC i was filled but parked orders disappperead, and i was left in the market without a stop loss.
This can be very dangerous, as they lost they server side feature.
I highly suggest you only trade with bracket orders when you can monitor the trades. In the future if you lose your internet - call the FCM and cancel the working order or put a stop in the market if you have an open position. If you need to trade overnight - place your limit entry order along with a stop for protection. Then you can OCO the profit objective to the stop once you are filled.
Been informed that bracket along with other orders will moved over to the exchange servers... no ETA yet.
Thank you for your quick reply, yes i'll work that way until problem will be fixed.
I just place a limit order with a separated stop order, then i place a take profit and chain OCO togheter with the stop after the fill.
Black swan avoided. I also use CQG Mobile as backup with phone but during fast market can still be to slow to act.
Happy xmas to the CQG forum and staff!
#1. - Will the LMT order in the pic delete 2 or 4 STP orders after the fill?
#2. - My monthly CQG QTrader fee (40$) is currently waived by AMP futures.
If i add another FCM to trade with it (Dorman or Berkeley) do i have to pay another 40$ for each of them?
Or it's free to use now with my other accounts?
How can i change this setting in the DOM?
I would like to see if there's an empty tick between the bid-ask spread, like in the other DOM.
Thanks, i resolved the issue!
What about the monthly CQG fee to use it with multiple FCMs?
Monthly base and exchange fees are only charged once: each FCM would charge associated transactional fees.
Very good to hear, thanks! Last question, can i get CBOE Option chain data feed in CQG QTrader?
Do i have to ask it to AMP or directly to CQG Support? How much does it cost?
You will need to request it from AMP directly.


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Van Helsing (2004)
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Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline in defeating Count Dracula. Anna Valerious reveals that Dracula has formed an unholy alliance with Dr. Frankenstein's monster and is hell-bent on exacting a centuries-old curse on her family.
Actors: David Wenham, Elena Anaya, Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, Shuler Hensley, Will Kemp
Country: Czech Republic, Romania, USA
Police Story 4: First Strike (1996)
Hong Kong cop Chan Ka-Kui returns, working with Interpol to track down and arrest an illegal weapons dealer. Chan later realizes that things are not as simple as they appear…
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Firewalker (1986)
A pair of adventurers try to track down an ancient Aztec/Mayan/Egyptian/Apache horde of gold.
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992)
A tough cop's (Sylvester Stallone) seemingly frail mother (Estelle Getty) comes to stay with him and progressively interferes in his life. She buys him an illegal MAC-10 machine pistol and…
The Man from Kathmandu (2020)
A disaffected American-Nepali half Hindu-Muslim boy detours to Kathmandu on his way to join the on going war in Syria, but his battle against a local don who kills his…
In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape in an environment where…
After a disease kills 98% of America's children, the surviving 2% develop superpowers and are placed in internment camps. A 16-year-old girl escapes her camp and joins a group of…
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller
The Inspector Wears Skirts (1988)
The film revolves around a crack squad of female police officers who have to deal with harassment and a lack of respect from their male colleagues, personal issues as well…
Country: Canada, France, Germany, Taiwan, USA
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family…
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
The Return of the Musketeers (1989)
It's 1649: Mazarin hires the impoverished D'Artagnan to find the other musketeers: Cromwell has overthrown the English king, so Mazarin fears revolt, particularly from the popular Beaufort. Porthos, bored with…
Country: France, Spain, UK
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance
When a youth football team of 12 boys, aged 11-16, and their 25-year-old coach is trapped deep inside a cave in Northern Thailand, thousands of volunteers and soldiers from around…
Country: Ireland, Thailand
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
The Burnt Orange Heresy (2019)
Hired to steal a rare painting from one of most enigmatic painters of all time, an ambitious art dealer becomes consumed by his own greed and insecurity as the operation…
Country: Italy, UK
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Q: Error with R using knitr Rmarkdown and data.table I am trying to subset a data table. The code below works fine with no hiccups (I've simplified it to try to figure out why it won't knit). I have a data table with 2 columns,
    Classes 'data.table' and 'data.frame':  7388 obs. of  2 variables:
    $ Time   : POSIXct, format: "2016-07-05 16:10:18" "2016-07-05 16:12:15" "2016-07-05 16:16:27" ...
    $ Viewers: int  5923 6006 6109 5925 5708 5829 5989 6007 5963 5980 ...
    - attr(*, ".internal.selfref")=<externalptr>

Then I get the day of year and turn it into a factor, and convert the Time column into a factor containing day of the week:
    weekly_cut$day_of_year<-factor(format(weekly_cut$Time,"%j"))
    weekly_cut$Time<-factor(format(weekly_cut$Time,"%A"))

weekly_cut at this point is as follows:
    Classes 'data.table' and 'data.frame':  7388 obs. of  3 variables:
    $ Time       : Factor w/ 7 levels "Friday","Monday",..: 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 ...
    $ Viewers    : int  5923 6006 6109 5925 5708 5829 5989 6007 5963 5980 ...
    $ day_of_year: Factor w/ 27 levels "187","188","189",..: 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ...
    - attr(*, ".internal.selfref")=<externalptr>

Then I generate a new datatable with viewers averaged by day of year:
    daily_averages<-weekly_cut[,.(average_viewers=mean(Viewers)),by=day_of_year]

Everything works fine, RStudio throws no errors, but when I knit:
    Quitting from lines 330-346 (index.Rmd)
    Error in `[.xts`(weekly_cut, , .(average_viewers = mean(Viewers)), by = day_of_year) :
    could not find function "."
    Calls: <Anonymous> ... withCallingHandlers -> withVisible -> eval -> eval -> [ -> [.xts

    Execution halted

Please advise, thank you!
EDIT1&2:
Here is the output from dput(weekly_cut_small):
    structure(list(Time = structure(c(6L, 6L, 6L, 6L, 6L, 6L, 6L,
    6L, 6L, 6L), .Label = c("Friday", "Monday", "Saturday", "Sunday",
    "Thursday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday"), class = "factor"), Viewers = c(5923L,
    6006L, 6109L, 5925L, 5708L, 5829L, 5989L, 6007L, 5963L, 5980L
    ), day_of_year = structure(c(1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L,
    1L, 1L), .Label = c("187", "188", "189", "190", "191", "192",
    "193", "194", "195", "196", "197", "198", "199", "200", "201",
    "202", "203", "204", "205", "206", "207", "208", "209", "210",
    "211", "212", "213"), class = "factor")), .Names = c("Time",
    "Viewers", "day_of_year"), class = c("data.table", "data.frame"
    ), row.names = c(NA, -10L), .internal.selfref = <pointer: 0x0000000000340788>)

I have also put library(dplyr) and library(plyr) in my Rmd document and the error changes to:
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The Kerguéhennec estateA château where life revolves around art and nature
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The Kerguéhennec estate
The Kerguéhennec estate is the jewel in the crown of the Bignan district, 30 km from Vannes. In its vast landscaped grounds you'll find an 18thcentury château and a sculpture park that's ranked as one of the best in Europe. You'll make some surprising discoveries as you stroll through the artwork and the trees, from the greenhouse to the stables and in the heart of the woods.
A château where life revolves around art and nature
Sculptures growing in the grounds
Visitors get their first surprise soon after entering the estate: brightly coloured works of art can be seen emerging from the lake. Around 30 monumental sculptures are dotted across the park – along the paths, round the corner of a low wall or in the heart of the woods. Some blend into the scenery, some stand out in contrast, and the quirkiness of these creations leaves visitors surprised, amused and amazed. It's like a cheeky treasure hunt that's fun for newcomers as well as experienced players.
Follow the unusual trails at your own pace
Anyone is free to wander along the trails that lead from one sculpture to the next. Feel free to stop for a chat with a bronze figure, or picnic on the grass beside a granite giant, or run along a wood-block floor in the open-air… Gardeners might find themselves bemused by Jean-Pierre Raynaud's 1,000 red plant pots, reflected and multiplied by the greenhouse. Beside the river, you can let your imagination run riot and call on the spirits of the air, caught in Elisabeth Ballet's gigantic cage. Or you can post yourself as a lookout inside a hut with shapely arrow slits cut out by Julien Laforge. Wood, granite, steel and bronze – everything takes on unusual shapes and stirs the imagination.
Modern art in the historic château
In the middle of these creations, at the top of the little valley, stands the château, a listed historic monument. It was built in 1710, inspired by the style of Versailles and Louis XI's architects. The main body of the building, with a pavilion on either side, observes the elegant symmetry that was much admired at the time of the Enlightenment. Inside, the 19th century decor is a far cry from the 21st century and the contemporary art exhibitions that are held here.
A new lease of life for rural architecture
There's a range of heritage buildings spread out around the château. To the left you'll find stables and a sheep shed, which have been converted to provide an attractive exhibition space and café area. Behind the stone walls, pride of place goes to paintings by Breton artist Tal-Coat. The organisers also arrange artists' workshops and artists-in-residence. A few minutes' walk brings you to the Chapelle de la Trinité, right at the edge of the estate. The Moulin du Roc and its locks are a lovely sight, reflected in the depths of the lake.
Unspoiled nature that inspires creation
Avenues sweep through the 175-hectare estate, linking creativity with heritage. They were laid out by the landscape artist Denis Bülhler, who designed the Jardins du Thabor in Rennes. The south garden starts off in the French style before opening up onto a wooded area. The northern side flirts with the English style. The Count of Lanjuinais, the former owner, planted an arboretum here, and species from all over the world add colour, or provide shade to the lawns. Sequoias and tulip trees stand side by side with local species. Some, through their age and beauty, have grown into remarkable trees. Woodpeckers, red-breasted nuthatches and treecreepers live in their foliage. This is an exceptional spot where nature and contemporary culture thrive hand in hand.
Nature and contemporary culture thrive hand in hand
Art that goes over your head!
The Kerguéhennec estate has lots of fun events on the agenda. Besides the artists' workshops, bird-watching excursions are organised, and you can also go on an expedition to learn to climb trees in complete safety.
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TASTE – April 2018
This edition of TASTE brings you VisitBritain's latest round-up of new restaurant openings and foodie news from across the destination.
TREND: CONSCIOUS DINING
Conscious dining has become a phenomenon across Britain. Restaurants, both old and new, are moving to waste-free ways of providing a delicious meal that can help make a difference on the planet. Many have started with ditching plastic straws to completely going plastic-free, from chains like Wagamama and Pizza Express to the Scottish Shetland Islands and the small Welsh village of Aberporth. Acclaimed restaurants like The Mandrake have only ever used biodegradable raw rye and corn-starch straws, while others like Spring have appointed Plastic Ambassadors to look into bio-degradable clingfilm alternatives by 2019.
TREND: SUSTAINABLE FOOD
With a unique concept offering pay-as-you-feel meals using quality-assured food that would otherwise be thrown out, Real Junk Food Manchester aims to tackle the issues of food waste & social inclusion. The project is open every week day for breakfast & lunch, and every Thurs, Fri & Sat night for fine dining evenings at its Oxford Street city centre restaurant. The team at RJFM hope to open more venues across the city centre & beyond using their waste food pay-as-you-feel model.
Tom Hunt's Bristol tapas restaurant, Poco, sources almost exclusively within a 50-mile-radius. Their food is nutritional, vegetable-centric, and made with whole foods and non-processed ingredients.
New restaurant Brat has opened up in Shoreditch this March by Welsh chef Tomos Parry, bringing together Welsh and Basque cuisine with an emphasis on cooking on fire. With the people behind Noble Rot on the wine list, expect a great choice on the wine front.
Also newly opened, Sabor is located on Heddon Street and takes you on a journey from the tapas bars of Andalucía through to the asadors of Castile and the seafood restaurants of Galicia. For years, Nieves Barragan was a driving force behind the menus at Barrafina and now she's opening up her own place, teaming up with another Barrafina Alumni José Etura. Expect the food and experience here to mix influences from the tapas bars of Andalucía, the asadors of Castile and the seafood restaurants of Galicia. There's a separate bar - and it should be a place for some top counter dining action.
Another 'must see', greenhouse restaurants La Goccia and The Petersham will be opening in Petersham Nurseries in Covent Garden this April, following the opening of the deli, cellar and café. And you can expect the room to look spectacular. Also opening in spring this year is Brigadiers, the latest from the Sethis - the people behind Gymkhana, Hoppers and Trishna - and this time they're opening their version of an Indian pub in the City. Expect all manner of dishes charred, smoked and grilled with kebabs, chops, tikka and feasting options on the menu. And, of course, a pretty decent beer selection too.
The follow-up to Bob Bob Ricard, Bob Bob Cité is opening in May this year and will be just as opulent as the West End branch, with plenty of booths and special private rooms; a mini sushi restaurant inside; and of course the infamous Press for Champagne buttons.
WEST-MIDLANDS AND EAST ENGLAND
Expected to be a beautiful, flamboyant and idiosyncratic restaurant; the Parker's Tavern restaurant at University Arms, Cambridge will launch in August 2018 and will be a stand-alone destination restaurant and bar serving good, honest, locally sourced food – a delicious taste of Cambridge. The independently run restaurant will be overseen by Cambridge born and bred Chef Tristan Welch. Everything served will have British origins and will be rooted back to Cambridge and East Anglian producers. The restaurant overlooks Parker's Piece and forms part of the UNIVERSITY ARMS, CAMBRIDGE which is also set to open early Summer 2018.There will be up to 110 covers in the restaurant and 61 in the bar and the food menu will consist of a selection of new modern classics, complimented by a seasonally changing menu.
SOUTH AND SOUTH-EAST
London's burger joint Patty and Bun opened in February its first restaurant outside the capital, bringing all the classics from its menu along with a new vegan burger. Located amongst the South Lanes, this 40 seat burger joint offers the same banging burgers you get in all the other shops, as well as a tempting cocktail list, milkshakes, and local brews in the fridge and on tap.
The Ivy has been a firm fixture on London's dining and social scene since its foundation in 1917 and there will be a new restaurant opening up in Brighton this spring. Renowned for its food, Executive Chef Gary Lee creates balanced seasonal lunch and dinner menus that place the Ivy classics alongside a contemporary global palette, incorporating more Asian dishes, salads and vegetables, and a "sea and shells" section.
Opening early 2018, Broadley's will be a new independent bistro and wine bar by local, award winning chef, Matthew Broadley. Known to many due to his time as Head Chef at The Devonshire Arms Brasserie, The Wheatley Arms and more recently, The Black Hat. With a focus on local produce and classic British dishes, there'll also be a bar stocked with handpicked labels from around the world.
NORTH-WEST ENGLAND
After a runaway success operating on the doorsteps of Altrincham Market, Sugo Pasta Kitchen will bring their hugely popular southern Italian pasta dishes to the city centre in early 2018.
In addition, 20 Stories, a rooftop destination restaurant and botanical terrace bar operated by iconic restaurant group D&D London, opened on the 1 March this year in the flagship building development No.1 Spinningfields. Aiden has created a menu that also showcases the best of the Northwest with an aim to source ingredients no more than 50 miles from outside Manchester.
Cain's Brewery Village in the trendy Baltic Triangle neighbourhood, has very quickly become the city's brightest hotspot for food and drink. The biggest draw is Baltic Market, a rolling collection of innovative independents competing to be the name on everyone's lips, literally. From Thursday to Sunday, its long rows of wooden benches are packed with gastronomes. However, you'd be mistaken to think it's the be-all and end-all of the area. Ryde Coffee Shop provides top cycling gear and repairs alongside its espressos; Kiosk is a cocktail bar in a converted...well, kiosk…which changes its theme according to the season; and Peaky Blinders, named for the global hit series, is much cooler than the average theme bar.
Heswall's newest and most exciting dining out sensation opened up in Liverpool earlier this year. SILK RD Restaurant share their passion for travel and love for fresh food in a concept that brings to life the food, drinks and soul that can be found along the ancient routes that run from the Pacific of East China through to the Mediterranean Sea. They aim to touch all of your senses, starting from when you arrive.
The winner of Cumbria Tourism's most recent 'Taste Cumbria' award is set to grow its foodie reputation further with the official launch of its newly-restyled restaurant Allium, which opened with its new look in February. Under the guidance of Head Chef Richard Swale, the former home of the Earls of Lonsdale has been steadily building up its reputation for food and drink since it opened its doors to guests more than four years ago. From, the newly-styled restaurant will take on its own distinct identity, as part of a wider expansion at Askham.
The restaurant's new name 'Allium' is taken from the striking purple flower which thrives within Askham Hall's 12 acre gardens, alongside other varieties from the Allium family growing in the kitchen garden (onions / garlic) and the surrounding landscape (wild garlic). As well as representing a long-term change of direction for the ancient building, this trinity of alliums symbolises the restaurant's desire to produce plates of food which are completely in harmony with nature.
The foodie hub Bristol keeps on giving, as a plethora of new restaurants open in 2018. Inspired by fire, meat & music, Pasture will open early 2018 as a steakhouse and bar from Sam Elliott, former nationwide chef director at Jamie's Italian.
Wapping Wharf favourites Woky Ko are opening a new restaurant on Queens Road at the top of Park Street; Pasta Ripiena from the team behind Pasta Loco on Cotham Hill are opening the UK's first dedicated ravioli bar on St Stephen's Street; and The Florist which offers cocktails, cocktail masterclasses, nightly DJs and culinary delights has just opened on Park Street. Another addition to Bristol's food scene, The Bristol Cookhouse is a culinary hub for foodies – a cafe, dining club, food studio and cookery workshop with a focus on health, wellbeing, environment and food sustainability.
The new British Dal Festival made its debut on 19-25 March this year, celebrating Dal and other classic pulse-based dishes from around the world. Initiated by the British Edible Pulse Association and involving a diversity of Bristol communities, the free event includes a Dal trail around the city's restaurants and cafes, each offering a signature dal. Following a break in 2017, Food Connections returns to the city in June 2018. A gathering of the Bristol food community, the festival aims to bring together the city's independent spirit and creative food cultures. Events throughout the festival place emphasis on knowledge, participation and fun and in the past, have included a street food extravaganza in Millennium Square, producer markets, a huge food trail, debates, food walks, cookery classes and demos from celebrity chefs.
The newest Rockfish restaurant on England's Seafood Coast will be in Exeter Quays later this year. The waterside new-build restaurant will have a bar and an open kitchen with wood fires to cook the seafood over. The seafood will come from the nearby renowned Brixham Fish Market. Acclaimed chef Mitch Tonks' award-winning small seafood chain of restaurants specialise in sustainable seafood.
The team behind the renowned Watering Hole pub and restaurant on the beach in Perranporth, are set to open another foodie hero this summer, just a stone's throw from their popular eatery. Pitched as a bristo, Alcatraz will be built into the cliff at a former WW2 gun shelter at the entrance to Perranporth Beach, and will feature pop-up feast and cocktail nights.
Argyll & The Isles
Amongst 28 acres of gardens and protected woodland you'll spot Islay House, one of Scotland's grandest and most historic country house hotels, located on the Whisky Isle. It has recently opened its farm-to-table restaurant The Jib Door. Local home-grown catch and produce means visitors will always get the freshest in-season ingredients and daily menu changes.
In 2017, Orchid won best cocktail bar of the year at the Scottish Licensed Trade News Awards. Aberdeen's home for discerning drinkers, this styled and relaxed establishment features mixologists regarded among the best in the UK. Orchid is also home to award-winning Porters Gin.
In the land of whisky, there's a few new kids on the block. Argyll and The Isles welcomes The Botanist Dry Gin from Bruichladdich Distillery on the Isle of Islay, Lussa Gin at Ardlussa on the Isle of Jura, and Kintyre Gin at Beinn an Tuirc Distillery on the Isle of Arran, also sitting comfortably alongside the Campbeltown whiskies.
Last year the slumbering giant of The Malt Whisky Trail was reawakened, rebranded and relaunched. Spanning the Moray Speyside region, the trail showcases nine whisky destinations, including seven operational distilleries, a cooperage and a historic distillery. This trail takes visitors from white beaches to tall forests, past legendary craftsmen to world-renowned brands all the way to discover the jewel in Scotland's crown.
The Wales and Real Madrid footballer, Gareth Bale, has teamed up with Brains Brewery and opened a brand new sports bar in the heart of Cardiff, Elevens Bar & Grill.
In the new boutique Hotel Indigo, acclaimed chef Marco Pierre White opened his famous Steakhouse Bar & Grill on the rooftop, further increasing Cardiff's claim to being a foodie destination outside of London.
The Admiral St David recently underwent a total refurbishment. The Australasian restaurant is an entirely new restaurant concept for Wales and the south west, serving up an exotic melting pot of fresh Australasian flavours. The relaxed, contemporary restaurant and bar, based at Cardiff Bay's five-star luxury St David's Hotel, features the very finest in Indonesian, Japanese, Sri Lankan, and Australian cuisine.
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The Laramie County Community College Board of Trustees announced its upcoming meetings for January.
The board will hold a retreat from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, as well as a regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Both events take place in the Petersen Board Room.
If necessary, an executive session may follow the meeting. Board meetings are open to the public; executive sessions are not.
Full meeting agendas as well as past minutes can be found here.


The internet has opened up a new world for learners in all corners of the globe to connect with teachers of their chosen subject. The ESL industry has embraced internet learning, and teaching ESL online is a booming business.
Many teachers would love to travel abroad and teach English in exotic countries but for various reasons are unable to travel, teaching online means they can teach, and students benefit from their skills and experience.
Teaching online in a virtual classroom is very different to teaching in a classroom in person, and some teachers find it challenging and give up before they can find success.
We have come up with 13 ways to be a better online teacher so you can feel confident in your skills, enjoy working from home and become a successful online ESL teacher.
1. Ensure your equipment is ready to go at the beginning of the class. Your student isn't paying for you to fiddle around with your webcam or test your microphone.
2. Be dressed appropriately. Just because you are working from home doesn't mean you shouldn't be professional.
3. Check your background. It should be clean and uncluttered. If possible have the same background for each lesson so students aren't distracted by the new background.
4. Don't eat, drink or chew gum while teaching. A glass or bottle of water may be appropriate at times but shouldn't be a regular occurrence.
5. Be present during the lesson. Don't answer emails, the phone, the door or other messages.
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6. Depending on the platform you are using, you may need to share materials with your students. Using a document sharing service is easier to manage than constant emailing back and forth.
7. Engage with your students. Don't talk to long without getting feedback from your students. Ask questions regularly!
8. Be friendly with your students but don't engage to deeply in personal conversation, and don't share personal information or ask for it in return.
9. Set specific times that students can expect responses from you on messenger services or via email. You want to be available to them but you also need to have personal time.
10. Provide homework for your students. It doesn't have to be extensive, but just something to keep them engaged until their next lesson. Make sure you speak to them about it in the next lesson.
11. If you are following your own lesson plan make sure you are prepared and have kept proper notes as to previous lessons with your student and what level they are learning.
12. Ask your students how they feel they are going and if they need anything to be reviewed. Sometimes it can be hard for students to ask you to go back to something or to acknowledge they may be struggling with a particular concept. If you ask them they will be more likely to respond truthfully.
13. Strive for continuous improvement. Read hints and tips like this blog and complete any other training or certifications offered to you.
There is that old adage "common sense is not all that common" and these 13 tips may seem like common sense to most of us. However we have been made aware that some companies are having to let go dozens of teachers due to unprofessional behaviour such as eating and laying in bed while delivering lessons. Can you believe it?
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