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Listed on a spectrum (roughly) ranging from religious humanism to secular humanism and then to skepticism and atheism. Please recommend more links to contact@secularactivism.org
Unitarian Universalist Religious Education
http://www.uua.org/re/index.shtml
http://www.uuworld.org/about/blogs.shtml
There are seven principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote: The inherent worth and dignity of every person; Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; and Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
Meadville Lombard Theological Seminary
http://www.meadville.edu
Abstracted from website: Meadville Lombard Theological School primarily offers a Master of Arts and the Doctor of Ministry. It educates students in the Unitarian Universalist tradition to embody liberal religious ministry in Unitarian Universalist congregations and wherever else they are called to serve. We do this to take into the world our Unitarian Universalist vision of justice, equity, and compassion.
Star King School for the Ministry
www.sksm.edu
Abstracted from website: The mission of Starr King School for the Ministry is to educate people for Unitarian Universalist ministry and for progressive religious leadership in society. It offers three Masters programs: Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Social Change, and Master of Divinity. Starr King School's distinctive educational approach is rooted in the Unitarian Universalist values of countering oppressions, cultivating multi-religious life and learning, and creating just and sustainable communities.
HUUmanists of the Unitarian Universalists
http://huumanists.org/
Abstracted from website: The HUUmanists Association was founded by Edwin H. Wilson, Lester Mondale, and others in 1962 as the "Fellowship of Religious Humanists" to advance humanism within the Unitarian-Universalist denomination and to promote religious humanism in general. The HUUmanists Association is no longer affiliated with the UUA, but many of its members are also members of UUA congregations. A major activity of the organization has been to publish a journal, Religious Humanism.
Institute for American Religious and Philosophical Thought
http://www.hiarpt.org/
Abstracted from website: The work of the Institute emphasizes the following: efforts to connect theological and philosophical reflections, especially where these efforts have utilized the American philosophical and religious traditions; the history and development of liberal religious thought in America; themes pertinent to the "Chicago School" of theology; and religious naturalism and religious humanism in American theology and philosophy. Its annual meetings have been in Highlands, N.C., Colorado, and other locations. It publishes the American Journal of Theology and Philosophy.
Society of Humanistic Judaism
http://www.shj.org/
Abstracted from website: The Society for Humanistic Judaism was organized in 1969, led by Rabbi Sherwin Wine. The Society's mission is to mobilize people to celebrate Jewish identity and culture consistent with a humanistic philosophy of life, independent of supernatural authority. As the central body for the Humanistic Jewish Movement in North America, the Society assists in organizing new communities, supporting its member communities, and in providing a voice for Humanistic Jews. The Society gathers and creates educational and programmatic materials, including holiday and life cycle celebrations. It sponsors training programs and conferences for its members. The Society for Humanistic Judaism publishes a quarterly topical journal, Humanistic Judaism.
http://www.nysec.org/
Abstracted from website: In 1876, the New York Society for Ethical Culture (NYSEC) was founded by Dr. Felix Adler, who was both visionary and revolutionary. Dr. Adler proposed a new movement which would work toward the advancement of social justice for all. He suggested that the movement should further the principles of ethics among adults and children through education, and members of the Society should express their religious consciences through moral and humane actions.
Ethical Society of St. Louis
http://www.ethicalstl.org/
The Ethical Society of St. Louis is a welcoming home for a group of people from various religious backgrounds in the major faiths, as well as agnostics and atheists, who come together to celebrate our journey through life and affirm our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity. The Ethical Society of St. Louis inspires ethical living in a humanist-centered congregation by affirming the worth of every person and advocating the primacy of ethical behavior above any creed.
American Ethical Union
http://aeu.org/index.php?case=whatis
Abstracted from website: The Ethical Society is a fellowship of people who seek clarification of the values of life and a faith to live by. They cherish freedom of the mind and freedom of conscience. Their affirmation is the worth and dignity and possibilities of every person. The common ground is the concern with the relation of human beings to one another. Is the Ethical Society a religious society and is the Ethical Movement a religion? Religion is interpreted as a sense of values to which human beings are committed and in terms of which they find a faith to live by. In terms of this faith they marry and bring their children into the world, raise their families and strive to achieve a better life for themselves, their neighbors and the human community as a whole. For those who hold this point of view Ethical Culture performs the functions and meets the needs of a religious life.
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
http://www.ecfs.org/
Abstracted from website: Committed to academic excellence, ethical learning, and progressive education, ECF offers a rich and challenging curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A coed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students from PreK to 12 on two campuses – one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, and the other in Manhattan. Since our founding in 1878 we have approached learning through doing, providing broad and deep hands-on experiences in and outside the classroom for students of all walks of life. In accordance with the principles of our founder, Dr. Felix Adler, we are committed to experiential pedagogy (what he called "the creative method") in tandem with ethical education from the earliest years of schooling.
Humanist Chaplaincies
http://humanistchaplaincies.org/
Abstracted from website: This is a network operated by the American Humanist Association which aims to connect Humanist chaplaincies across the United States with each other and those who seek their services. Listed university chaplaincies are chapters of the American Humanist Association and accrue some benefit from our close relationship, but they are also independent in their governance and their funding and need direct support in order to reach their potential.
Humanist Community Project
http://harvardhumanist.org/
Abstracted from website: The Humanist Community Project builds upon the foundation of the Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard. It develops opportunities for connection, ethical development, and the celebration of life based on human reason, compassion, and creativity, not religious dogma. We organize, facilitate, promote, and/or study a wide range of educational programs, social meetings, service projects, human rights work, counseling, ceremonies, and contemplative practices that contribute to the growth of diverse and interconnected groups of Humanists, atheists, agnostics and the nonreligious. We seek to build strategic partnerships with other Humanist and Freethought organizations and with our religious neighbors to advance the greater good of humanity.
The Humanist Society
http://humanist-society.org/
Abstracted from website: In 1939 a group of Quakers, inspired by the 1933 Humanist Manifesto decided to form a nontheistic society in California as the Humanist Society of Friends – a religious, educational, charitable nonprofit organization authorized to issue charters anywhere in the world and to train and ordain its own ministry, who upon ordination are then accorded the same rights and privileges granted by law to priests, ministers, and rabbis of traditional theistic religions. The Humanist Society of Friends attracted a range of leadership well beyond their Quaker and Humanist roots. Since 1991 the organization has worked as an adjunct to the American Humanist Association to certify qualified members to serve in this special capacity. In 2003 it removed the "of Friends" portion of its name.
American Humanist Association
http://www.americanhumanist.org
Abstracted from website: The mission of the American Humanist Association is to be a clear, democratic voice for Humanism in the United States, to increase public awareness and acceptance of humanism, to establish, protect and promote the position of humanists in our society, and to develop and advance humanist thought and action. Our history can be traced back to 1927, when professors and seminarians at the University of Chicago organized the Humanist Fellowship, and began publishing the New Humanist magazine. By 1935 the Humanist Fellowship had become the Humanist Press Association, replacing the New Humanist with the Humanist Bulletin. With the help of Curtis Reese, and along with John H. Dietrich, the Humanist Press Association reorganized itself in 1941, forming the American Humanist Association, and it began printing The Humanist magazine as the successor to the Humanist Bulletin. The AHA's defining statement is the Humanist
Manifesto III (2003). From Wikipedia: In the late 1960s the AHA secured a religious tax exemption in support of its celebrant program. In 1991 the AHA took control of the Humanist Society, and then converted back to its exclusively educational status.
AHA – Publications:
The Humanist – http://thehumanist.org/
Essays in the Philosophy of Humanism – https://www.equinoxpub.com/journals/index.php/EPH
The Humanist Institute
http://humanistinstitute.org/
Abstracted from website: The Humanist Institute, founded in 1982, equips humanists to become effective leaders, spokespersons, and advocates in a variety of organizational settings, including within the humanist movement itself. We explore humanist values and train future leaders. The program provides a unique opportunity to bring together a diverse faculty and student body of those who take a nontheistic, naturalistic approach to humanism, whether interpreted in secular or religious terms. The Humanist Institute also now administers the Continuum of Humanist Education.
Institute of Humanist Studies
http://humaniststudies.org/home
Abstracted from websites: The Institute for Humanist Studies was founded in 1999 by Larry Jones to provide a range of services to the Humanist community: from web-hosting to the provision of training courses, and financial support for projects around the world. The Institute for Humanist Studies is committed to information and practices meant to address the socio-political, economic and cultural challenges facing communities within the United States and within a global context. At The Institute for Humanist Studies we view humanism as having the moral imperative to extend the circle of justice, caring and concern to all.
IHS – Education
The Institute for Humanist Studies founded the Continuum of Humanist Education in 2004 as the world's first online humanist educational program. COHE is now administered by the Humanist Institute and also affiliated with the American Humanist Association.
IHS – Publication
IHS partners with the AHA to publish Essays in the Philosophy of Humanism – https://www.equinoxpub.com/journals/index.php/EPH
The Continuum of Humanist Education
http://cohe.humanistinstitute.org/
Abstracted from website: COHE is the Internet's first website offering interactive courses in humanist thought. COHE is a service of The Humanist Institute, a non-profit U.S. organization with a mission to educate leaders and potential leaders to shape and deliver the message of Humanism. Our vision is to be an outstanding center for Humanist education, drawing students from all branches of Humanism.
Foundation Beyond Belief
http://foundationbeyondbelief.org
Abstracted from website: Foundation Beyond Belief is a charitable foundation created to focus, encourage and demonstrate humanist generosity and compassion. We select and feature five charitable organizations per quarter, one in each of the following cause areas: Education; Poverty and Health; Human Rights; The Natural World; and Challenge the Gap (charities based in other worldviews). For educational events and volunteering opportunities, see FBB's 'Beyond Belief Network' and 'Volunteers Beyond Belief'.
The Beyond Belief Network is a network of secular humanist groups volunteering in their communities and raising money for FBB's featured charities and programs. Any group with a public secular humanist or atheist identity is welcome to join, regardless of experience or group size.
Volunteers Beyond Belief is a network of local freethought organizations putting compassionate humanism into action through community volunteering in many U.S. cities. The national organization assists local teams in finding volunteer opportunities and in committing to a regular schedule of volunteer events, making hands-on volunteering a major part of their groups' activity and identity. Organizations with a compatible humanist mission and identity are encouraged to consider joining the network.
http://foundationbeyondbelief.org/humanist-volunteering/calendar/
Partners for Secular Activism
http://www.secularactivism.org
Abstracted from website: Partners for Secular Activism is an educational nonprofit organization that provides an internet platform and educational software services for instructors offering online courses. PSA searches for people with practical expertise and leadership abilities who want to talk directly with participants – they offer Very Interactive Enrichment Webinars, or VIEWS. Partners for Secular Activism facilitates education about secular, scientific, and civic issues and activities for the public. By bringing knowledgeable scholars and expert communicators together with audiences wanting more information about issues that matter to their lives, we will elevate the general understanding of reasoning, science, civics, ethics, and topical issues affecting the public. Courses announced by PSA are open to anyone, and they deliver educational value for everyone. PSA focuses its educational mission on the public understanding of core areas of intellectual and logical competence, scientific comprehension, policy choices involving scientific information, civic issues affecting all members of society, philosophical and ethical insights, social and political justice, moral concerns confronting us as inhabitants of the planet, and emerging opportunities from technological advancements.
Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society and Culture
http://www.trincoll.edu/Academics/centers/isssc
Abstracted from website: The Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society and Culture (ISSSC) at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, advances understanding the role of secular values and the process of secularization in contemporary society and culture. Nonpartisan and multidisciplinary, the Institute conducts academic research, sponsors curriculum development, and presents public events. ISSSC has a global research agenda and aims to develop strong international links. ISSSC publishes the periodic demographic study, the American Religious Identification Survey. In the teaching sphere innovative courses are being developed on secularism and secularization at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including curricula, bibliographies and syllabi. The Institute serves as a forum for civic education and debate through lectures, seminars and conference. ISSSC participates in the publication of the Secularism and Nonreligion journal.
ISSSC – Education
http://www.trincoll.edu/Academics/centers/isssc/Pages/Curriculum-Development.aspx
ISSSC's website for understanding secularism offers essays, syllabi and course materials, and various kinds of guides to secularism and its terminology.
http://www.humanism.org.uk
The British Humanist Association was founded in 1896 as the Union of Ethical Societies, and it was renamed the British Humanist Association in 1967.
Abstracted from website: The BHA is the national charity working on behalf of non-religious people who seek to live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity. We promote Humanism; provide services, support and representation to the non-religious; and promote a secular state and equal treatment in law and policy of everyone, regardless of religion or belief.
BHA Education
http://www.humanism.org.uk/education
Abstracted from website: In this section you can find pages for teachers,
students and parents to support education about Humanism, whether in school RE, philosophy and ethics, or in informal educational settings. For toolkits, ideas for assemblies, humanist discussions of a range of topics studied in school, with discussion questions, and downloadable resources, see our website www.humanismforschools.org.uk Teachers and governors will also find information about the inclusion of non-religious pupils and their parents in schools and colleges. We also have a variety of publications for sale and materials for teachers and schools in our own online shop.
A Simple Guide to Humanism contains texts and videos explaining aspects of humanism:
http://www.simpleguidetohumanism.org.uk/
http://www.iheu.org
Abstracted from website: Founded in Amsterdam in 1952, International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) is the sole world umbrella organisation embracing humanist, atheist, rationalist, secularist, skeptic, laique, ethical cultural, freethought and similar organisations world-wide. Our vision is a Humanist world; a world in which human rights are respected and everyone is able to live a life of dignity. The mission of IHEU is to build and represent the global Humanist movement that defends human rights and promotes Humanist values world-wide. IHEU sponsors the triennial World Humanist Congress. Based in London, IHEU is an international NGO with Special Consultative Status with the UN (New York, Geneva, Vienna), General Consultative Status at UNICEF (New York) and the Council of Europe (Strasbourg), and maintains operational relations with UNESCO (Paris). IHEU has observer status at the African Commission on Human and People's Rights. IHEU publishes International Humanist News. In 2002, the IHEU General Assembly unanimously adopted the Amsterdam Declaration 2002, the official defining statement of World Humanism.
European Humanist Federation
http://humanistfederation.eu
Abstracted from website: The European Humanist Federation, based in Brussels, unites humanist and secularist organizations across Europe. We promote the principles of humanism and of the secular state, supporting human rights, opposing discrimination against non-believers and fighting for equal treatment. We work in the European Union (where we are officially recognised as a partner for dialogue) and we cooperate with like-minded Members of the European Parliament. We are active at the Council of Europe in activities run by NGOs, in 'intercultural dialogue' at ministerial levels and in lobbying the Parliamentary Assembly. We are especially active in the human rights wing of the OSCE (Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe), contributing to its conferences and making the case against religious privilege and in favour of democracy and the rule of law.
The Brights Net
http://www.the-brights.net/
Abstract from website: The Brights' Net exists to try to influence and educate society through the advocacy of goals and actions by Brights. The organization's website serves as a hub for the overall enterprise. The site has instituted a forum to facilitate communications among Brights and to bolster their activities. The thrust of the networking of individuals is their pursuit of actions to advance the stated goals of the movement. As time is a valuable commodity, the Brights' Net encourages participants to use energies productively toward helping to add constituents, build recognition of persons who have a naturalistic worldview, and pursue the raison d'être, which focuses on social and civic aims, not philosophy.
Richard Dawkins Foundation
http://richarddawkins.net/
Abstracted from website: The mission of the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science is to support scientific education, critical thinking and evidence-based understanding of the natural world in the quest to overcome religious fundamentalism, superstition, intolerance and suffering.
Council for Secular Humanism
http://www.secularhumanism.org/
Abstracted from website: Founded by Paul Kurtz in 1980, the Council for Secular Humanism advocates and defends a nonreligious lifestance rooted in science, naturalistic philosophy, and humanist ethics, and to serve and support adherents of that lifestance. The Council is North America's leading organization for non-religious people. A not-for-profit educational corporation, the Council supports a wide range of activities to meet the needs of people who find meaning and value in life without looking to a religion. Its activities range from magazine publishing and campaigning on ethical issues to holding conferences and supporting a network of autonomous local groups. Secular humanists reject supernatural and authoritarian beliefs. They affirm that we must take responsibility for our own lives and the communities and world in which we live. Secular humanism emphasizes reason and scientific inquiry, individual freedom and responsibility, human values and compassion, and the need for tolerance and cooperation. The Council for Secular Humanism issued its Secular Humanist Declaration in 1980, and also read its shorter Affirmations of Humanism. CSH publishes a magazine, Free Inquiry.
CSH – CFI Education
As part of the Center for Inquiry, and along with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, several types of secular and humanist education are available through seminars and online courses. See http://www.centerforinquiry.net/education/
CFI – Camp Inquiry
http://www.campinquiry.org/
CFI – Secular Celebrant Training
http://www.centerforinquiry.net/education/secular_celebrants/
CFI – with the University at Buffalo – offers a EdM degree in Science and the Public
http://gse.buffalo.edu/online/science
Camp Quest
http://www.campquest.org/
Abstracted from website: Camp Quest provides an educational adventure shaped by fun, friends and freethought, featuring science, natural wonder and humanist values. Values we teach: integrity, empathy, creativity, critical thinking, and community. Camp Quest envisions a world in which children grow up exploring, thinking for themselves, connecting with their communities, and acting to make the most of life for themselves and others.
The Skeptics Society
http://www.skeptic.com/about_us/
Abstracted from website: The Skeptics Society is a scientific and educational organization of leading scientists, scholars, investigative journalists, historians, professors and teachers. Our mission is to investigate and provide a sound scientific viewpoint on claims of the paranormal, pseudoscience, fringe groups, cults and claims between: science, pseudoscience, junk science, voodoo science, pathological science, bad science, non science and plain old nonsense. Under the direction of Dr. Michael Shermer, the Society engages in discussions with leading experts and investigates fringe science and paranormal claims. It is our hope that our efforts go a long way in promoting critical thinking and lifelong inquisitiveness in all individuals. The Skeptics Society publishes the Skeptic magazine.
The Skeptic – Skepticism 101:
http://www.skeptic.com/skepticism-101/
Abstracted from website: The Skeptical Studies Curriculum Resource Center is a comprehensive, free repository of resources for teaching students how to think skeptically.
http://www.atheists.org/
Abstracted from website: Now in its fourth decade, American Atheists is dedicated to working for the civil rights of atheists, promoting separation of state and church, and providing information about atheism. The organization was founded by Madalyn Murray O'Hair, the noted atheist activist, as the result of her successful battle against mandatory school prayer and Bible recitation. Over the last thirty years, American Atheists has: Fought fervently to defend the separation of religion from government; Appeared in all forms of media to defend our positions and criticisms of religion and mythology; Held atheist conventions and gatherings throughout the United States, including "Atheist Pride" marches in state capitals; Demonstrated and picketed throughout the country on behalf of atheist rights and state/church separation; and much more. American Atheists publishes American Atheist magazine.
http://secular.org/
Abstracted from website: The Secular Coalition for America is an advocacy organization whose purpose is to amplify the diverse and growing voice of the nontheistic community in the United States. We are located in Washington, D.C. for ready access to government, activist partners and the media. Our staff lobbies U.S. Congress on issues of special concern to our constituency. Our member organizations are established 501(c)(3) nonprofits who serve atheists, agnostics, humanists, freethinkers and other nontheistic Americans. Their purpose in founding the coalition was to formalize a cooperative structure for visible, unified activism to improve the civic situation of citizens with a naturalistic worldview. A number of additional organizations have endorsed our mission statement.
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Darlington Nagbe
#6 • Midfielder • Columbus Crew
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7.19.1990 (32)
Monrovia, Liberia
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2023 MLS Regular Season
Columbus Crew announces 2022 Team Award winners
COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew today announced its annual team award winners, unveiling the Club's Nationwide Most Valuable Player, Lower.com Golden Boot, Pathways Financial Credit Union Defensive Player of the Year, Kirk Urso Heart Award, OhioHealth Humanitarian of the Year, AEP Crew 2 and Columbia Gas Academy Player of the Year
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Columbus Crew midfielder Darlington Nagbe selected for 2022 MLS All-Star Game
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Columbus (2020): Nagbe was acquired by Crew SC on November 13, 2019 via a trade with Atlanta United FC and made 15 regular-season appearances (14 starts as a center-midfielder) for Crew SC in 2020. The midfielder made his Black & Gold 2020 regular-season debut as a starter on Opening Match against New York City FC (March 1), before starting on the road against Seattle Sounders FC (March 7). During the Group Stage of the MLS is Back Tournament, Nagbe started against FC Cincinnati* (July 11), the New York Red Bulls* (July 16) and his former club Atlanta United* (July 21). Nagbe was the only member of the Black & Gold to receive MLSiB Team of the Week honors for all three Group Stage rounds. Nagbe started in each game of the MLS is Back Tournament. The midfielder started at home against Chicago Fire FC (August 20), netting his first regular-season and Crew SC goal in the 81st minute, also providing his first regular-season and Crew assist to Gyasi Zardes' 88th-minute goal. Notably, Nagbe earned MLSsoccer.com's Team of the Week honors and a nomination for Goal of the Week after his performance against the Fire. He then started on the road at New York City FC (August 24). He then made consecutive starts on the road against FC Cincinnati (August 29), at home against Philadelphia Union (September 2) and at home against FC Cincinnati (September 6). Nagbe missed eight matches in a row starting September 12 due to injury. The midfielder returned to the pitch and started on the road at the Houston Dynamo (October 24), followed by making a substitute appearance on the road at D.C. United (October 28). He then made three consecutive starts: at home against the Philadelphia Union (November 1), on the road at Orlando City SC (November 4) and at home against Atlanta United (November 8). In Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs action, Nagbe made three starts: at home against the New York Red Bulls (November 21) - notably scoring second-career postseason goal - at home against Nashville SC (November 29) and against the New England Revolution (December 6).
* MLS is Back Tournament Group Stage matches counted towards the 2020 MLS regular season
2019 (Atlanta): Nagbe made 33 regular-season appearances (32 starts), scoring two goals and providing four assists. He made five appearances (all starts) in the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, helping Atlanta United win the title for the first time. Nagbe started for Atlanta United in the 2019 Campeones Cup, helping Atlanta defeat Club America of Liga MX to win the trophy.
2018 (Atlanta): Nagbe made 23 regular-season appearances (all starts), providing three assists. He made five appearances in the MLS Cup Playoffs, helping Atlanta United win the 2018 Eastern Conference Championship and MLS Cup.
2017 (Portland): Nagbe made 27 regular-season appearances (all starts), registering three goals and five assists.
2016 (Portland): Nagbe made 27 regular-season appearances (all starts), scoring one goal and tallying five assists.
2015 (Portland): Nagbe made 33 regular-season appearances (all starts), recording five goals and five assists. Nagbe played every minute of the MLS Cup playoffs and registered two assists en route to helping the Portland Timbers win the Western Conference Championship and MLS Cup. He won the MLS Individual Fair Play Award.
2014 (Portland): Nagbe made 32 regular-season appearances (30 starts), registering one goal and a career-high seven assists. He made his CONCACAF Champions League debut on as a second-half substitute for midfielder Michael Nanchoff in a 4-2 win over C.D. Olimpia at Providence Park (September 16).
2013 (Portland): Nagbe started in all 34 regular-season matches games, scoring a career-high nine goals and notching four assists. He was listed at number one on MLSsoccer.com's 24 Under 24, the website's annual series that lists the top players in MLS under the age of 2. Nagbe was voted the 2013 Timbers Players' Player of the Year by his teammates for his efforts during the regular season. He was the recipient of the 2013 MLS Individual Fair Play Award.
2012 (Portland): Nagbe made 33 regular-season appearances (31 starts), scoring six goals – the second-most for the team - and providing one assist. He became the youngest player to appear in 50 games for the MLS Timbers on Aug. 15 at 22 years, 27 days.
2011 (Portland): Nagbe made 28 regular-season appearances (21 starts) during his rookie year, scoring two goals and providing three assists. He made his professional and MLS debut on April 2, coming on as a second-half sub in a 1-1 draw on the road against the New England Revolution. Nagbe scored his first professional goal against Sporting Kansas City (July 2), a goal that would go on to be named the 2011 AT&T MLS Goal of the Year.
At the collegiate level, Nagbe played for the University of Akron Zips from 2008-2010, scoring 19 goals and providing 19 assists in 73 appearances. During his time in Akron, Nagbe helped the team win one NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament (2010) – the first in Akron's history – as well as three consecutive Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament titles (2008, 2009, 2010). The midfielder's three seasons with the Zips also saw him amass multiple individual awards including the Hermann Trophy (2010), the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Player of the Year (2010), the MAC Player of the Year (2010), the MAC Newcomer of the Year (2008), NSCAA All-America First Team (2010) and NSCAA All-America Second Team (2009) honors, as well as three All-MAC First-Team selections (2008, 2009, 2010).
Nagbe has earned 25 caps for the U.S. Men's National Team, tallying one goal and two assists since making his debut in a World Cup Qualifier against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2015 (November 13). He scored his first goal for the Stars and Stripes in a 2016 friendly against Ecuador (May 25), netting the game-winner in the 90th minute of the contest. Later that year, the midfielder helped the U.S. squad finish fourth at the 2016 Copa America Centenario. Nagbe also helped the Americans win the 2017 Concacaf Gold Cup, making three appearances (all starts) en route to being named to the tournament's Best XI. His most recent cap came in a friendly against Paraguay in 2018 (March 28).
Nagbe is married to his wife Felicia. The couple has a daughter and two sons. Nagbe is the son of Joe and Someh and he has one brother and two sisters. His father, Joe, is a former captain of the Liberian National Team. Nagbe is a dual citizen of Liberia and the United States. Growing up, he used to look up to French striker Thierry Henry. Nagbe enjoys watching Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta play. He was six years old when he scored his first goal. Nagbe's favorite food is rice and chicken. If he could play any other sport, he would play basketball.
Columbus Crew SC acquired midfielder Darlington Nagbe from Atlanta United in exchange for $700,000 in Targeted Allocation Money, $150,000 in General Allocation Money and an international roster spot for the 2020 MLS season, as well as $200,000 in Targeted Allocation Money for the 2021 MLS season on November 13, 2019.
Name: Darlington Nagbe (NAG-be)
Born: July 19, 1990 in Monrovia, Liberia
Hometown: Lakewood, Ohio
Citizenship: Liberia and United States
Acquired: Acquired by Crew SC from Atlanta United in exchange for $700,000 in Targeted Allocation Money, $150,000 in General Allocation Money and an international roster spot for the 2020 MLS season, as well as $200,000 in Targeted Allocation Money for the 2021 MLS season on November 13, 2019.
Previous Experience: Portland Timbers (2011-2017), Atlanta United (2018-2019)

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STRATACACHE Asia-Pacific Clinches Dual Honours at the 15th Singapore HR Awards
Singapore, 19 November 2021 — STRATACACHE Asia-Pacific (APAC) has clinched double honours at the 15th Singapore HR Awards for demonstrating outstanding standards in Employee Engagement and Diversity & Inclusion.
ABOUT THE 15th SINGAPORE HR AWARDS
Organised by the Singapore Human Resource Institute (SHRI), the 15th Singapore HR Awards confers recognition to human resource professionals and organisations as an employer and employee champion to bring out the best through sound and commendable human resource and people management practices.
The Awards also celebrates the efforts, agility and resilience of human resource professionals and organisations in 2020 – a symbolic year where human resource professionals have exhibited collective leadership in ensuring workplace safety, supporting employee well-being and managing remote working amidst an unprecedented pandemic.
STRATACACHE APAC LAUDED FOR EXEMPLARY PRACTICES IN EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
STRATACACHE APAC was credited for adopting a holistic approach to employee engagement and implementing successful initiatives that give recognition, cultivate a sense of belonging and foster an inspiring work environment. The company acknowledges that a happy, engaged and productive team is the cornerstone for a successful business.
In the area of Diversity & Inclusion, STRATACACHE APAC was honoured for introducing meaningful programmes and practices to promote an inclusive culture that supports the unique needs of employees and brings out the best in individuals.
With a team comprising 100+ staff across Asia-Pacific, STRATACACHE APAC is like a melting pot of cultures. The team builds unity through diversity and establishes a unique corporate culture that embraces differences and revolves around fundamental values such as honesty, integrity, kindness and respect.
STRATACACHE APAC's phenomenal progress in the last two years — from the rapid expansion in Asia-Pacific, to the significant growth in staff strength — are a testament of the company's effective leadership and human resource management.
A UNIFIED APAC TO PROPEL GROWTH
On this win, Manish Kumar, Managing Director – APAC, said, "This prestigious award is a testament of our ongoing efforts to deliver effective people management practices that support the needs of the business. As the workforce becomes steadily more diverse in today's global economy, embracing diversity and inclusion is crucial to tap new talent pools, while promoting employee engagement is key to retaining talent. We will continue to invest in our people and build a UNIFIED APAC to propel our next stage of growth."
Learn more about the 15th Singapore HR Awards.
About STRATACACHE
STRATACACHE is a leading global solutions provider of intelligent digital signage, digital merchandising, mobile enablement and rich media customer engagement. Our solutions deliver consumer activation at the point-of-decision, generating new sales opportunities and enhanced profitability.
STRATACACHE has over 30 years of experience in providing powerful end-to-end digital media deployments for the largest global businesses and brands, particularly in the sectors of retail, quick service restaurants, retail banking, education and infrastructure deployments.
With its global headquarters in Dayton, Ohio, STRATACACHE has 28 offices across the globe. Its worldwide network of partners and developers drive over 3.1 million software activations and 1.9 million fully managed digital signs for customers in more than 100 countries.
Across the STRATACACHE family of complementary Marketing Technology solution companies, we have the technology, expertise and track record to bring digital transformation that delivers results.
Follow us: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube
Scala Asia-Pacific HQ
Esther Chew
Sr. Manager, Corp Comm & Marketing
Address: 20 McCallum Street, #04-01, Tokio Marine Center, S(069046)
echew@stratacache.com
Scala Asia-Pacific Announces the Release of Flagship Digital Signage Platform Scala Enterprise 12.60
Scala Launches Full Range of LINQ Intelligent Tablets in Japan
STRATACACHE Asia-Pacific & Hakuhodo Product's Jointly Launch "Shopper DX Experience Lab"
Scala Showcases Marketing Technology Solutions at Beijing InfoComm China 2021
STRATACACHE Asia-Pacific Managing Director Manish Kumar Awarded CEO of the Year at Le Fonti Awards


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package org.elasticsearch.snapshots;

import static org.assertj.core.api.Assertions.assertThat;
import static org.assertj.core.api.Assertions.fail;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.nio.file.FileVisitResult;
import java.nio.file.Files;
import java.nio.file.Path;
import java.nio.file.SimpleFileVisitor;
import java.nio.file.attribute.BasicFileAttributes;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.concurrent.CountDownLatch;
import java.util.concurrent.TimeUnit;
import java.util.concurrent.atomic.AtomicInteger;

import org.elasticsearch.action.support.PlainActionFuture;
import org.elasticsearch.common.settings.Settings;
import org.elasticsearch.plugins.Plugin;
import org.elasticsearch.repositories.RepositoriesService;
import org.elasticsearch.repositories.Repository;
import org.elasticsearch.repositories.RepositoryData;
import org.elasticsearch.repositories.blobstore.BlobStoreTestUtil;
import org.elasticsearch.snapshots.mockstore.MockRepository;
import org.elasticsearch.test.IntegTestCase;
import org.elasticsearch.threadpool.ThreadPool;
import org.junit.After;

import io.crate.common.unit.TimeValue;

public abstract class AbstractSnapshotIntegTestCase extends IntegTestCase {

    @Override
    protected Settings nodeSettings(int nodeOrdinal) {
        return Settings.builder().put(super.nodeSettings(nodeOrdinal))
            // Rebalancing is causing some checks after restore to randomly fail
            // due to https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch/issues/9421
            .build();
    }

    @Override
    protected Collection<Class<? extends Plugin>> nodePlugins() {
        var plugins = new ArrayList<>(super.nodePlugins());
        plugins.add(MockRepository.Plugin.class);
        return plugins;
    }

    @After
    public void assertConsistentHistoryInLuceneIndex() throws Exception {
        internalCluster().assertConsistentHistoryBetweenTranslogAndLuceneIndex();
    }

    @After
    public void verifyNoLeakedListeners() throws Exception {
        assertBusy(() -> {
            for (SnapshotsService snapshotsService : internalCluster().getInstances(SnapshotsService.class)) {
                assertThat(snapshotsService.assertAllListenersResolved()).isEqualTo(true);
            }
        }, 30L, TimeUnit.SECONDS);
    }

    private String skipRepoConsistencyCheckReason;

    @After
    public void assertRepoConsistency() {
        if (skipRepoConsistencyCheckReason == null) {
            RepositoriesService repositoriesService = internalCluster().getCurrentMasterNodeInstance(RepositoriesService.class);
            repositoriesService.getRepositoriesList().forEach(r -> BlobStoreTestUtil.assertRepoConsistency(
                internalCluster(),
                r.getMetadata().name())
            );
        } else {
            logger.info("--> skipped repo consistency checks because [{}]", skipRepoConsistencyCheckReason);
        }
    }

    protected void disableRepoConsistencyCheck(String reason) {
        assertThat(reason).isNotNull();
        skipRepoConsistencyCheckReason = reason;
    }

    protected RepositoryData getRepositoryData(String repository) throws InterruptedException {
        return getRepositoryData(internalCluster().getMasterNodeInstance(RepositoriesService.class).repository(repository));
    }

    protected RepositoryData getRepositoryData(Repository repository) throws InterruptedException {
        ThreadPool threadPool = internalCluster().getInstance(ThreadPool.class, internalCluster().getMasterName());
        final PlainActionFuture<RepositoryData> repositoryData = PlainActionFuture.newFuture();
        final CountDownLatch latch = new CountDownLatch(1);
        threadPool.executor(ThreadPool.Names.SNAPSHOT).execute(() -> {
            repository.getRepositoryData(repositoryData);
            latch.countDown();
        });
        latch.await();
        return repositoryData.actionGet();
    }

    public static long getFailureCount(String repository) {
        long failureCount = 0;
        for (RepositoriesService repositoriesService :
            internalCluster().getDataOrMasterNodeInstances(RepositoriesService.class)) {
            MockRepository mockRepository = (MockRepository) repositoriesService.repository(repository);
            failureCount += mockRepository.getFailureCount();
        }
        return failureCount;
    }

    public static void assertFileCount(Path dir, int expectedCount) throws IOException {
        final List<Path> found = new ArrayList<>();
        Files.walkFileTree(dir, new SimpleFileVisitor<Path>() {
            @Override
            public FileVisitResult visitFile(Path file, BasicFileAttributes attrs) {
                found.add(file);
                return FileVisitResult.CONTINUE;
            }
        });
        assertThat(found.size()).as("Unexpected file count, found: [" + found + "].").isEqualTo(expectedCount);
    }

    public static int numberOfFiles(Path dir) throws IOException {
        final AtomicInteger count = new AtomicInteger();
        Files.walkFileTree(dir, new SimpleFileVisitor<Path>() {
            @Override
            public FileVisitResult visitFile(Path file, BasicFileAttributes attrs) throws IOException {
                count.incrementAndGet();
                return FileVisitResult.CONTINUE;
            }
        });
        return count.get();
    }

    public static void stopNode(final String node) throws IOException {
        internalCluster().stopRandomNode(settings -> settings.get("node.name").equals(node));
    }

    public static void waitForBlock(String node, String repository, TimeValue timeout) throws InterruptedException {
        long start = System.currentTimeMillis();
        RepositoriesService repositoriesService = internalCluster().getInstance(RepositoriesService.class, node);
        MockRepository mockRepository = (MockRepository) repositoriesService.repository(repository);
        while (System.currentTimeMillis() - start < timeout.millis()) {
            if (mockRepository.blocked()) {
                return;
            }
            Thread.sleep(100);
        }
        fail("Timeout waiting for node [" + node + "] to be blocked");
    }

    public static String blockMasterFromFinalizingSnapshotOnIndexFile(final String repositoryName) {
        final String masterName = internalCluster().getMasterName();
        ((MockRepository)internalCluster().getInstance(RepositoriesService.class, masterName)
            .repository(repositoryName)).setBlockOnWriteIndexFile(true);
        return masterName;
    }

    public static String blockMasterFromFinalizingSnapshotOnSnapFile(final String repositoryName) {
        final String masterName = internalCluster().getMasterName();
        ((MockRepository)internalCluster().getInstance(RepositoriesService.class, masterName)
            .repository(repositoryName)).setBlockAndFailOnWriteSnapFiles(true);
        return masterName;
    }

    public static String blockNodeWithIndex(final String repositoryName, final String indexName) {
        for(String node : internalCluster().nodesInclude(indexName)) {
            ((MockRepository)internalCluster().getInstance(RepositoriesService.class, node).repository(repositoryName))
                .blockOnDataFiles(true);
            return node;
        }
        fail("No nodes for the index " + indexName + " found");
        return null;
    }

    public static void blockAllDataNodes(String repository) {
        for(RepositoriesService repositoriesService : internalCluster().getDataNodeInstances(RepositoriesService.class)) {
            ((MockRepository)repositoriesService.repository(repository)).blockOnDataFiles(true);
        }
    }

    public static void unblockAllDataNodes(String repository) {
        for(RepositoriesService repositoriesService : internalCluster().getDataNodeInstances(RepositoriesService.class)) {
            ((MockRepository)repositoriesService.repository(repository)).unblock();
        }
    }

    public static void waitForBlockOnAnyDataNode(String repository, TimeValue timeout) throws InterruptedException {
        final boolean blocked = waitUntil(() -> {
            for (RepositoriesService repositoriesService : internalCluster().getDataNodeInstances(RepositoriesService.class)) {
                MockRepository mockRepository = (MockRepository) repositoriesService.repository(repository);
                if (mockRepository.blocked()) {
                    return true;
                }
            }
            return false;
        }, timeout.millis(), TimeUnit.MILLISECONDS);

        assertThat(blocked).as("No repository is blocked waiting on a data node").isTrue();
    }

    public static void unblockNode(final String repository, final String node) {
        ((MockRepository)internalCluster().getInstance(RepositoriesService.class, node).repository(repository)).unblock();
    }
}

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Amy Miranda is an OUTSTANDING makeup artist! After doing some research and reading great reviews, I hired Amy to do my make-up for my wedding in April 2016. I had a small intimate second wedding (no wedding party) – so I truly appreciated Amy's dedication to coming up with the best style for my important day.
Since I do not wear that much makeup, I am clueless when it comes to make-up application. So, I had three make-up trial sessions at Amy's studio. I wanted to compare the different styles. During the sessions, Amy sat down with me to discuss the look I was interesting in as well as looking at different pictures. We talked about my wedding and the color scheme. She was very patient and listened to all my requests. Amy is very personable, professional and knows how to bring out the natural beauty in her clients. She takes her time and talks to you during the whole make-up application process – explaining each and every step. It is evident by her work that she loves what she does and she loves working with people! I was amazed and extremely pleased with my transformation (I wish Amy could do my make-up everyday…LOL). I had the make-up trials around 11am and I could not believe it stayed on all day and night (until I took it off around 11pm).
I finally figured what I wanted for my wedding day and Amy was AWESOME!!! My make-up was OUTSTANDING and I never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day. I am so happy that I took my time to decide the look I wanted because it was worth it. Amy did not disappoint. If you are looking for a highly-rated, highly-qualified true makeup artist – no need to look further. Book Amy Miranda! You will NOT be disappointed! One other important point to make – her pricing is VERY reasonable.
The pleasure was all mine Sandy!
Amy was just lovely from start to finish. She is a great combination of professional and warm. She made me feel comfortable and explained everything beautifully, and left me with some everyday makeup tips. I'm still getting compliments on my wedding makeup!
Thank you my dear Nura!
I feel so privileged to have done your makeup and be part of that special day! Any makeup questions are welcome anytime! Have a beautiful life with your hubby!
Amy Is a great artist and she talks to you to see what you want and ensures you are comfortable with what she is doing. I have used her numerous times and I always get comments about how beautiful my make-up is. I love working with Amy. I have used some other make-up artists in the area, I found Amy to be more interested in doing my make-up to fit my age and my event.
You are such a pleasure to work with Mary Lou! Thank you for your beautiful words and trust in me. Of course, I would love to do your makeup anytime you like!
Amy did a fantastic job for the makeup trial! She listened closely to what I was looking for (I don't wear a lot of makeup usually so I wanted to keep more of a natural look) and did a great job of making me look beautiful. I can't wait to see how it turns out on the big day!
Thank you for your lovely words dear Christina! We can, of course, adjust the makeup to any intensity on the day of your wedding depending on the weather and what you desire. Thank you again for allowing me to do your makeup yesterday!
This is my second time using Amy. I enjoy working with her because she knows how to bring out your natural beauty and not cover it up like other artists have done with me in the past. I don't like to have a ton of products on my face to the point where my skin feels like its suffocating. I like to look at myself in the mirror after a makeup session and still recognize my face! Amy even requested to see my dress to decide which colors to use. My family and friends absolutely love how she transformed them and the makeup lasted all night long! Amy is so friendly and she will gladly work with any request you may have. I asked her to airbrush my chest to match my neck and face :) cant wait to contact her for a third time!
Amy did my bridal makeup trial back in February and everything about my experience was wonderful. She does the trial out of her home in a beautiful make-up room! She guided me in everything she was doing and answered any and all questions I had about makeup ( I don't wear a lot usually). She did a fantastic job of enhancing my face without doing too much! It was perfect. I cannot wait to see my makeup on my wedding day.
I just had my wedding trail done with Amy and couldn't be happier! Amy is truly talented, really cares about her client and makes you feel completely comfortable - which is something I honor highly. Can't wait for her to do my wedding makeup. I highly recommend Amy to anyone! Thanks again, Amy!
You are so welcome Jenna! Truly, it was an honor and a pleasure to do your trial run and I can't wait to do your wedding day makeup!
I used Amy for my wedding makeup on March 26, 2016 and have nothing but positive things to say. My initial makeup artist, cancelled on me in November, which left me incredibly stressed and worried I wouldn't find another makeup artist. It actually worked out for the best because then I got to work with Amy! She responded to my initial request right away and fit me in for a trial. She listened to everything I wanted and was able to give me a great look, without making me look/feel like I was wearing too much makeup. On the day of, she arrived early, brought all necessary supplies and did the makeup for myself, 3 of my bridesmaids and my mom. Everyone looked stunning and had their own look they felt confident in. I would recommend Amy to anyone as she is truly a professional and so incredibly nice!
Thank you my dear Jessica! It was a pleasure to do your makeup and your briedesmaids and mom were very sweet. Email me if you need anything related to makeup!
Amy was a delight to work with. She was incredibly conscious and sensitive to my time and schedule. Before entering her lovely little studio, we chatted about my needs, her style, and her ideas as to what she would like to do to give me the perfect look for my outdoor Engagement photo shoot. Amy walked me through all of her products and explained why she chose to use them and where I may be able to purchase them for myself. The experience was, overall, lovely. She was kind, attentive, and a real artist.
I am so happy that you liked and enjoyed the entire experience! I strive to give the best to each and every woman who stops by my studio to get a flawless and beautiful makeup look! I hope to see you again, and wish you the very best Brittany!
I found Amy being very friendly. She is good listener and quite professional in her work. I loved her work and recommend her highly.
Amy is an amazing make up artist and truly loves what she does! She takes her time with her application and it really does stay on throughout the ceremony and reception! I accidentally went to bed without washing my face (a big no no and I know Amy would not approve) however, when I woke up the next morning my make up was still 90% in place! Not that I recommend leaving on your make up but I just wanted to share how well the application holds up as I know this is important to most brides. I highly recommend doing a trial with her beforehand. She is very detailed oriented and organized--she will take photos and notes to remember exactly what she did during your trial and will either duplicate it for your on your wedding day or provide recommendations to enhance your look even more for your big day. She also pays attention to what each person really wants--one of my bridesmaids LOVES make up so Amy did a much more "dramatic" look for her. Not over done or outshining the bride--but truly pays attention to what her customers want and what works for the skin and face. If i could afford to have my make up done everyday I would totally use Amy! :) But, since I can't I will definitely keep her in mind for special occasions and recommend her to future brides!
The pleasure was all mine! Thank you for such a glowing review. I strive to give total satisfaction to each bride and although makeup is creative work and does not follow specific rules for each person, or from start to completion, my goal is to ensure every single person in the wedding party is totally satisfied with the end result. Thank you.
Amy was amazing! She did my sister and I's makeup for my sister's wedding. She listened to exactly what we wanted and provided us wth very patient and friendly service. She was super nice and the end result was PERFECT! She took before and after photo's and spent time showing us the results. Her in-house makeup studio is very professional and clean. Best makeup job i have ever recieved. Would Highly recommend her. She even gave us a sample size lip color to reapply/ touch up through out the wedding day. Love her!
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to work on your beautiful face! You and your sister looked super glamorous, each one in your own way! I hope all went well at the wedding and the makeup lasted a long time!!
I cannot express enough how amazing Amy was. She did my bridal makeup and 4 bridesmaid plus mother of the bride. She showed up 30 minutes early so that she could set up and be ready to go for the first appointment. The schedule went perfectly without a glitch, plus the quality of the makeup was impeccable. All of my girls were so pleased with their look, but most importantly, I felt beautiful. My groom was incredibly happy as well because he felt that despite having bridal makeup on that is necessary for the photos, I still looked like "me", which meant that Amy captured who I am and allowed me to look the best version of myself on my wedding day. I am very grateful for the amazing service Amy provided to me and will recommend her to all brides!
It was my pleasure! Thank you so much for appreciating.
I like to listen to each bride and understand what look they have in mind and I create it for them, incorporating my own vision and upon providing helpful suggestions.
Wishing you a life full of happiness and health and success! If you have any makeup related questions or needs, please feel free to email me. I will be more than happy to assist you!
Amy is amazing and made me feel and look great! I would recommend her to anyone!
Thank you Megan, the pleasure was all mine. You are beautiful inside and out! I wish you a long and successful life with your other half !!!
I did my trial with Amy. She did a fabulous job - her work is beautiful. She explained each step of the process and described the make-up products she used. I look forward to working with her again on my wedding day.
Thank you so much for your review! The pleasure was all mine! I can't wait to do your wedding day makeup!! Have a beautiful day!
Amy is AMAZING! I went in for a bridal trial session and she took all of my thoughts, mixed them with her professional experience and I was highly impressed with the results. I still looked like myself, just a more beautiful version that I cannot wait to show off in a few months at my wedding! Amy knows her stuff, she has tons of makeup and really listens to your opinions during the application process. I was 100% satisfied with my trial, and recommend this to anyone so that Amy can get full vision of what you expect on your big day. I can't wait to work with Amy again in the fall, and after seeing my pictures - my bridesmaids sure are excited too!
I went to Amy to do a trial for my wedding (May 2016). I have only had my makeup done professionally one other time, so I was a little nervous, but Amy was really warm and kind. She talked me through everything she was doing, so I felt comfortable and have a good idea of what to expect on the real day. Amy answered all of my questions and was really helpful thinking through how to map out the day. My bridesmaids and I can't wait to work with Amy next spring. We know she'll work her magic and make everyone feel and look great!
Thank you Jamie for giving me the pleasure to do your makeup! Likewise you were very pleasant to work with and I can't wait to do your makeup on your wedding day!
Amy did a wonderful job doing my make-up for my son's wedding. She was willing to meet me at 6 :30 in the morning to get me ready for the morning ceremony, and then again at 4 p.m. for the evening reception. Her studio is very quiet and relaxing.Amy has a sweet personality and is masterful at her craft. Great job!
Amy was very helpful and professional. She showed up on time and provided valuable advice on the style of make up for each of my family members' complexion. Everybody was very pleased with the results.
Dear Roxanna, the pleasure was all mine. Doing the makeup of your beautiful and gorgeous guests was an honor! thank you for making me part of your special day!!
Amy was incredible! She traveled to our wedding venue and did our makeup on site- fully equipped with her amazing airbrush system :) I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for some glam!
Thank you dear Megan, it was my pleasure to do your makeup!
Amy Miranda did a fabulous job with my makeup! I went to her house in Ashburn, VA with my maid of honor to do a trial-run today, 6 months before my wedding. She spent an hour and a half doing my makeup expertly and walking me through the entire process. She uses high quality products and has a huge selection of wonderful products that are safe and flawless on the skin. I loved the way I looked and the attention to detail. I cannot wait for her to do my makeup for my wedding next year and would highly recommend her! On the day of the wedding she will come to my hotel, and do makeup for all of my bridesmaids. Her prices are extremely reasonable for this area and for the quality of service she provides.
Thank you very much for your comment! I am so happy that you loved my style and products used. Each and every one is bought after careful study and not randomly. Each and every brush is bought one at a time or sometimes as a set, paying full attention to their functionality, softness and quality. I love makeup with a passion but more importantly I love to see my brides happy and smiling after I finish doing their makeup. Each of my brides is unique and I like to connect with each one of them, to be able to deliver what vision they have in their mind. Have a beautiful day and thank you again!
Most of the time, "you get what you paid for," rings true. Except for Amy. She is truly, truly talented and applies just incredibly beautiful makeup. She knows she can charge more, but she prefers to remain accessible to everyone. Her website and blog are amazing, and her passion comes through with every face. We did two trials, because I love makeup and wear quite a bit regularly so I wanted to make sure it was extra special for the wedding day. She listened to exactly what I wanted and created a look that was made me feel better than I've ever felt. Ya ya, beauty comes from within, but it doesn't hurt on the outside either! Book Amy, and all her high end products and airbrush machine, for half or a third of the price that less talented artists with sub-par products are charging. You won't be disappointed.
The pleasure was all mine.. Thank you for your appreciation and kind words. Please feel free to contact me again if I can be of assistance with any makeup requests.
I highly recommend amymiranda! Her professionalism is awesome!!! From the moment we conversed via email, I could tell she had a lot of confidence in her expertise. I can not wait for her to make my day even more beautiful!
Thank you Nerisha, the pleasure was all mine. It was great doing your makeup for your engagement photoshoot! See you again very soon!
I am a 62 year old Asian women whose son is getting married. I don't normally wear make-up or even own a tube of lipstick and am allergic to many products so this whole make-up process was a bit daunting but I so wanted to look nice for the wedding. Amy was such a great listener about all my concerns, was so interested in what I was wearing so that the make-up could enhanced the whole effect, an amazing teacher in explaining what she was doing and why, and very gentle in her application. I was absolutely thrilled with the outcome that I thought was tailored just for me; I looked and felt 10 years younger! It was a wonderful experience that I enjoyed on so many levels. You really feel like you had a friend who cared about making you be the best that you could be. I could highly recommend her and don't think you could go wrong in putting yourself in her very capable and highly experienced hands.
Amy is professional and very reasonable compared to other make up artists. She came to my house on the day of the wedding and worked quickly to get me, my mom and 3 bridesmaids beautiful before our pictures.
Thank you Mary for your great review! I hope that all went well and the makeup lasted long. Congratulations to you and your hubby on your recent wedding!!


Great news – Johnson & Johnson, (the makers of KY Jelly) have seen the light, even if they will not complete their commitment to remove these chemicals until 2015. This truly validates the approach we and other companies have pioneered, to provide safe and side effect free products.
This is a link to the press release by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: http://safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=1054 . We have been signatories to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics since 2007.
This is the Johnson & Johnson website detailing their actions: www.safetyandcarecommitment.com. We believe that leaving parabens in adult products does not go far enough, but it is a start. Please support the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics attempts to make L'Oreal, Proctor & Gamble, Avon, Unilever and Estee Lauder follow Johnson & Johnson.


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/**
 * @module Dashboard
 */

/**
 * Class which provides methods to fill content of dashboard's UI.
 * @class dashBoardControler
 * @static
 */
dashBoardControler = {
	/**
	 * Holds status of rear left display.
	 * @property RearLDispalyStatus {Boolean}
	 */
	RearLDispalyStatus: false,
	/**
	 * Holds status of rear right display.
	 * @property RearRDispalyStatus {Boolean}
	 */
	RearRDispalyStatus: false,
	/**
	 * Holds status of child lock of the car.
	 * @property childLockStatus {Boolean}
	 */
	childLockStatus: false,
	/**
	 * Holds status of front lights of the car.
	 * @property FrontLightsStatus {Boolean}
	 */
	FrontLightsStatus: false,
	/**
	 * Holds status of rear lights of the car.
	 * @property RearLightsStatus {Boolean}
	 */
	RearLightsStatus: false,
	/**
	 * Holds status of fan in the car.
	 * @property FanStatus {Boolean}
	 */
	FanStatus: false,
	/**
	 * Holds current angle of front wheels of the car.
	 * @property currentAngle {Integer}
	 */
	currentAngle: 0,
	/**
	 * Holds status of randomizer
	 * @property Randomizer {Boolean}
	 */
	Randomizer: false,
	/**
	 * Method controls status of rear left display.
	 * @method onRearLDisplayClick
	 */
	onRearLDisplayClick: function () {
		if (this.RearLDispaly) {
			$('#rearLButtonText').removeClass("fontColorSelected");
			$('#rearLButtonText').addClass("fontColorNormal");
			$('#rearLButtonText').empty();
			$('#rearLButtonText').append("OFF");
			this.RearLDispaly = false;
		} else {
			$('#rearLButtonText').removeClass("fontColorNormal");
			$('#rearLButtonText').addClass("fontColorSelected");
			$('#rearLButtonText').empty();
			$('#rearLButtonText').append("ON");
			this.RearLDispaly = true;
		}
	},
	/**
	 * Method controls status of rear left display.
	 * @method onRearRDisplayClick
	 */
	onRearRDisplayClick: function () {
		if (this.RearRDispaly) {
			$('#rearRButtonText').removeClass("fontColorSelected");
			$('#rearRButtonText').addClass("fontColorNormal");
			$('#rearRButtonText').empty();
			$('#rearRButtonText').append("OFF");
			this.RearRDispaly = false;
		} else {
			$('#rearRButtonText').removeClass("fontColorNormal");
			$('#rearRButtonText').addClass("fontColorSelected");
			$('#rearRButtonText').empty();
			$('#rearRButtonText').append("ON");
			this.RearRDispaly = true;
		}
	},
	/**
	 * Method is setting status of child lock.
	 * @method onChildLockClick
	 * @param newStatus {Boolean} New status of child lock of the car.
	 */
	onChildLockClick: function (newStatus) {
		if (newStatus == undefined) {
			newStatus = this.childLockStatus;
		}

		if (newStatus === false || newStatus === "false") {
			$('#leftPadlock').removeClass("padlocActive");
			$('#leftPadlock').addClass("padlocInactive");
			$('#rightPadlock').removeClass("padlocActive");
			$('#rightPadlock').addClass("padlocInactive");
			$('#childLockText').removeClass("fontColorSelected");
			$('#childLockText').addClass("fontColorNormal");
			$('#childLockText').empty();
			$('#childLockText').append("CHILD LOCK DEACTIVATED");

			this.childLockStatus = false;
		} else {
			$('#leftPadlock').removeClass("padlocInactive");
			$('#leftPadlock').addClass("padlocActive");
			$('#rightPadlock').removeClass("padlocInactive");
			$('#rightPadlock').addClass("padlocActive");
			$('#childLockText').removeClass("fontColorNormal");
			$('#childLockText').addClass("fontColorSelected");
			$('#childLockText').empty();
			$('#childLockText').append("CHILD LOCK ACTIVATED");
			this.childLockStatus = true;
		}

	},
	/**
	 * Method is setting status of front lights of the car.
	 * @method onFrontLightsButtonClick
	 * @param newStatus {Boolean} New status of front lights of car.
	 */
	onFrontLightsButtonClick: function (newStatus) {
		if (newStatus == undefined) {
			newStatus = this.FrontLightsStatus;
		}

		if (newStatus === false || newStatus === "false") {
			$('#frontLightsButton').css("opacity", "0");
			$("#frontLightsImage").css("opacity", "0");
			this.FrontLightsStatus = false;
		} else {
			$('#frontLightsButton').css("opacity", "1");
			$("#frontLightsImage").css("opacity", "1");
			this.FrontLightsStatus = true;
		}
	},
	/**
	 * Method is setting value of gear, speed and odoMeter of the engine.
	 * @method onEngineStatusChanged
	 * @param gear {String} Input value for the gear.
	 * @param speed {String} Input value for the speed.
	 * @param odoMeter {String} Input value for the odoMeter.
	 */
	onEngineStatusChanged: function (gear, speed, odoMeter) {
		$("#engineStatus #textIndicator").text(speed + " mph");
		$("#engineStatus #statusIndicator").text(odoMeter + " mi");
		$("#engineStatus #gearboxStatus").text(gear);
	},
	/**
	 * Method  is setting status of rear lights of the car.
	 * @method onRearLightsButtonClick
	 * @param newStatus {Boolean} New status of rear lights of car.
	 */
	onRearLightsButtonClick: function (newStatus) {
		if (newStatus == undefined) {
			newStatus = this.RearLightsStatus;
		}

		if (newStatus === false || newStatus === "false") {
			$('#rearLightsButton').css("opacity", "0");
			$("#rearLightsImage").css("opacity", "0");
			this.RearLightsStatus = false;
		} else {
			$('#rearLightsButton').css("opacity", "1");
			$("#rearLightsImage").css("opacity", "1");
			this.RearLightsStatus = true;
		}
	},
	/**
	 * Method  is setting status of fan in the car.
	 * @method onFanButtonClick
	 * @param newStatus {Boolean} New status of fan in the car.
	 */
	onFanButtonClick: function (newStatus) {
		if (newStatus == undefined) {
			newStatus = this.FanStatus;
		}
		if (newStatus === false || newStatus === "false") {
			$('#fanCircle').css("opacity", "0");
			$("#fanIcon").css("opacity", "0");
			$("#fanIcon").css("-webkit-transform", "rotate(0deg)");
			$("#fanIcon").css("-moz-transform", "rotate(0deg)");
			$("#fanIcon").css("-ms-transform", "rotate(0deg)");
			$("#fanIcon").css("-o-transform", "rotate(0deg)");
			$('#fanStatus').removeClass("fontColorSelected");
			$('#fanStatus').addClass("fontColorNormal");
			this.FanStatus = false;
		} else {
			$('#fanCircle').css("opacity", "1");
			$("#fanIcon").css("opacity", "1");
			$("#fanIcon").css("-webkit-transform", "rotate(720deg)");
			$("#fanIcon").css("-moz-transform", "rotate(720deg)");
			$("#fanIcon").css("-ms-transform", "rotate(720deg)");
			$("#fanIcon").css("-o-transform", "rotate(720deg)");
			$('#fanStatus').removeClass("fontColorNormal");
			$('#fanStatus').addClass("fontColorSelected");
			this.FanStatus = true;
		}
	},
	/**
	 * Method is setting new value of battery status and full battery range.
	 * @method onBatteryStatusChanged
	 * @param newValue {Integer} New battery status value.
	 * @param fullBatteryRange {Float} Full range of battery.
	 */
	onBatteryStatusChanged: function (newValue, fullBatteryRange) {
		$("#batteryProgressBar").progressBarPlugin('setPosition', newValue);
		var newBatteryStatus = newValue.toString() + "%";

		$('#batteryStatus').empty();
		$('#batteryStatus').append(newBatteryStatus);
		var newBatteryRange = "~" + Math.round(((newValue / 100) * fullBatteryRange)).toString() + " MI";
		$('#batteryRange').empty();
		$('#batteryRange').append(newBatteryRange);

	},
	/**
	 * Method is setting new value of outside temperature.
	 * @method onOutsiteTempChanged
	 * @param newValue {String} New outside temperature status value.
	 */
	onOutsiteTempChanged: function (newValue) {
		var newOutsiteTemp = newValue + "°F";
		$("#weatherStatus").empty();
		$("#weatherStatus").append(newOutsiteTemp);
	},
	/**
	 * Method is setting new value of inside temperature.
	 * @method onInsiteTempChanged
	 * @param newValue {String} New inside temperature status value.
	 */
	onInsiteTempChanged: function (newValue) {
		var newInsiteTemp = newValue + "°F";
		$("#fanStatus").empty();
		$("#fanStatus").append(newInsiteTemp);
	},
	/**
	 * Method is setting new value of weather.
	 * @method onWeaterChanged
	 * @param newWeater {Integer} New weather status value.
	 */
	onWeaterChanged: function (newWeater) {
		if (newWeater == 1) {
			$("#dashBoardWeatherIcon").removeClass("dashBoardWeatherSun");
			$("#dashBoardWeatherIcon").removeClass("dashBoardWeatherCloudy");
			$("#dashBoardWeatherIcon").removeClass("dashBoardWeatherThunder");
			$("#dashBoardWeatherIcon").addClass("dashBoardWeatherCloudy");

		} else if (newWeater == 2) {
			$("#dashBoardWeatherIcon").removeClass("dashBoardWeatherSun");
			$("#dashBoardWeatherIcon").removeClass("dashBoardWeatherCloudy");
			$("#dashBoardWeatherIcon").removeClass("dashBoardWeatherThunder");
			$("#dashBoardWeatherIcon").addClass("dashBoardWeatherSun");

		} else {
			$("#dashBoardWeatherIcon").removeClass("dashBoardWeatherSun");
			$("#dashBoardWeatherIcon").removeClass("dashBoardWeatherCloudy");
			$("#dashBoardWeatherIcon").removeClass("dashBoardWeatherThunder");
			$("#dashBoardWeatherIcon").addClass("dashBoardWeatherThunder");
		}
	},
	/**
	 * Method is setting new value of angle of front wheels.
	 * @method onWhellAngleChanged
	 * @param newAngle {Integer} New angle status value for wheels.
	 */
	onWhellAngleChanged: function (newAngle) {
		var maxAngle = 30;
		this.currentAngle =  newAngle;
		if (this.currentAngle > maxAngle) {
			this.currentAngle = maxAngle;
		} else if (this.currentAngle < (-maxAngle)) {
			this.currentAngle = -maxAngle;
		} else if (this.currentAngle == "") {
			this.currentAngle = 0;
		}

		var newDuration = Math.round(Math.abs(newAngle) / 10);
		if (newDuration == 0) {
			newDuration = 0.1;
		}
		$("#leftWhell").css("-webkit-transition", newDuration + "s");
		$("#leftWhell").css("-webkit-transform", "rotate(" + this.currentAngle + "deg)");
		$("#rightWhell").css("-webkit-transition", newDuration + "s");
		$("#rightWhell").css("-webkit-transform", "rotate(" + this.currentAngle + "deg)");

		$("#leftWhell").css("-moz-transition", newDuration + "s");
		$("#leftWhell").css("-moz-transform", "rotate(" + this.currentAngle + "deg)");
		$("#rightWhell").css("-moz-transition", newDuration + "s");
		$("#rightWhell").css("-moz-transform", "rotate(" + this.currentAngle + "deg)");

		$("#leftWhell").css("-ms-transition", newDuration + "s");
		$("#leftWhell").css("-ms-transform", "rotate(" + this.currentAngle + "deg)");
		$("#rightWhell").css("-ms-transition", newDuration + "s");
		$("#rightWhell").css("-ms-transform", "rotate(" + this.currentAngle + "deg)");

		$("#leftWhell").css("-o-transition", newDuration + "s");
		$("#leftWhell").css("-o-transform", "rotate(" + this.currentAngle + "deg)");
		$("#rightWhell").css("-o-transition", newDuration + "s");
		$("#rightWhell").css("-o-transform", "rotate(" + this.currentAngle + "deg)");
	},
	/**
	 * Method is setting new value of randomizer.
	 * @method onRandomizerClick
	 * @param newStatus {Boolean} New randomizer status.
	 */
	onRandomizerClick: function (newStatus) {
		if (newStatus == undefined) {
			newStatus = this.Randomizer;
		}
		if (newStatus === false || newStatus === "false") {
			$('#randomizer').css("opacity", "0");
			$("#randomizer").css("opacity", "0");
			this.Randomizer = false;
		} else {
			$('#randomizer').css("opacity", "1");
			$("#randomizer").css("opacity", "1");
			this.Randomizer = true;
		}

	}
};


They say it is impossible to turn back time. But Lexus has adopted a paint technology that begs to differ.
The arrival of the fourth-generation Lexus LS was significant in many ways, one of which was for the introduction of a revolutionary new paint technology called Anti-Scratch Clear Coat.
Within the advanced painting processes employed in Lexus production facilities, clear coats are common. These durable, final-stage coatings give the paintwork its lagoon-deep lustre and help protect the colour underneath from minor abrasions. But until recently, it was impossible for this coating not to succumb to the rigours of daily contact: swirls from car wash brushes, grazes around door handles from fingernails and rings, and such like. Some of these tell-tale marks can be removed by a professional car detailer, as we did recently with our LFA.
Now, however, the adoption of Anti-Scratch Clear Coat means paintwork possesses the ability to restore itself after light damage. This may appear miraculous but it actually comes through Lexus engineers taking a typically different approach to the problem. Instead of simply making the clear coat even harder, they altered its behaviour by giving it extra flexibility.
The new clear coat features a structure that is more dense than traditional coatings, a feature that has been achieved at a molecular level. Little is given away about the chemical composition of this new paint but it appears that the urethane ingredient has been cross-linked and bonded with a softer, finer and more flexible structure.
Essentially it means that the outer coating gives the car a protective shell that is just as tough and hard-wearing but now possesses an elastic quality that allows it to deform upon impact and then 'heal' any superficial scratches. You could liken it to a spring that compresses when pressure is applied but then reverts back to its normal shape when the pressure is removed.
No special treatment or maintenance is required on the part of the car's owner. And what's more, the clear coat is just as able to resist the effects of ultra-violet light and acid rain; as proved by the intense, 4,000-hour weather immunity examination Lexus put the paint through before allowing it to be rolled out to customers.
As if that wasn't enough, another new development in Lexus paint technology is the introduction of an advanced coating process for GS and LS models painted in Sonic Silver. This process gives the car both stronger shading and more defined, sharper highlights. As a result, the car's subtle and defined bodylines are more noticeable and the surface of the bodywork appears more highly polished.
All of which means that Lexus vehicles are designed to look good and stay looking good… for as long as scientifically possible.
Love my CT200h, it's now 4 years old but the paintwork does not appear to be as good as the car! The front looks like it's been grit blasted and the genuine Lexus touch up paint shows up a darker colour. The chips won't polish out as the paintwork seems so thin the plastic on the bumper and metal bonnet show through. Looks like an expensive paint job to keep the car looking like a Lexus should!
Hi John. We're sorry to hear about this. Have you visited your local dealer and had it looked at? Thanks.
We would suggest you visit your nearest body shop, as they will be able to help with this.


Joe Karaganis stories at Techdirt.
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To a large extent, our work on Shadow Libraries started where Media Piracy ended, with the confirmation that the main factors underlying high rates of piracy in the developing world were the obvious ones: high prices for legal media, low incomes, and the continued diffusion of cheap copying technologies.
As everyone from [Sci-Hub's creator] Elbakyan to Elsevier knew, however, Sci-Hub's importance was not its permanence as a service but its status as a proof of concept. Its core archive of fifty million articles was freely available and its basic search and archive features easily replicated.
If Elbakyan's story has struck a chord, it is in part because it brings this contradiction in the academic project into sharp relief -- universalist in principle and unequal in practice. Shadow Libraries is a study of that tension in the digital era.
catching the moment of widespread digitization of materials and related infrastructure but not yet the digitization of the wider teaching, learning, and research ecosystem, and not the stabilization of legal models and frameworks that can keep pace with the growth of higher education and the global scale of emerging knowledge communities.
this informal copy culture is shaped by high prices, low incomes, and cheap technology -- and only in very limited ways by copyright enforcement. As long as the Internet remains "open" in the sense of affording privacy and anonymity, shadow libraries, large and small, will remain powerful facts of educational life. As in the case of music and movies, we think the language of crisis serves this discussion poorly. This is an era of radical abundance of scholarship, instructional materials, and educational opportunity. The rest is politics.
Those are points we've made here on Techdirt many times before. We are enjoying an era of unprecedented digital abundance, which the copyright industries are fighting to shut down in order to preserve their outdated business models based on scarcity. One way they try to do that is to attack the Internet's openness by striving to weaken privacy and anonymity online, regardless of the collateral harm this causes. The importance of shadow libraries in global higher education is another reason to resist that.
56% of people surveyed oppose government involvement in blocking access to infringing material. This number increases to 64% when the term censor is used.
Furthermore, when asked specifically if ISPs, social media sites and search engines should block access to infringing content if it also meant that some legal content would also get blocked (basically the definition of SOPA -- where even the defenders of the bill admit it will block some legal content), only 36% say that's an acceptable form of copyright enforcement.
In other words, a majority Americans are very opposed to the methods and impact of SOPA.
Only a slim majority of Americans (52%) support penalties for downloading copyrighted music and movies -- and limit this support to warnings and fines. Other penalties, such as bandwidth throttling and disconnection, receive much lower levels of support.
Disconnection from the internet, in particular, is very unpopular, with only 16% in favor and 72% of Americans opposed.
Among those who support fines, 75% support amounts under $100 per song or movie infringed -- hugely undershooting the current statutory penalties.
For a majority of Americans (54%), due process in such matters requires a court -- not adjudication by private companies.
Solid majorities of American internet users oppose copyright enforcement when it is perceived to intrude on personal rights and freedoms. 69% oppose monitoring of their internet activity for the purposes of enforcement. 57% oppose blocking or filtering by commercial intermediaries if those measures also block legal content or activity.
So what is there to make from all of this? It appears that our current laws (especially statutory damages) are way out of line with what the majority of Americans think would be appropriate. Furthermore, a ton of people infringe regularly, and especially think nothing's wrong with sharing among family and friends. On top of that, they seem to agree that enforcement is way out of line with the "problem," and certainly don't approve of the types of changes that SOPA is seeking to put in place.
So why are so many in Congress so out of touch with the American public and so focused on passing a law that goes against the wishes of Americans? This is the question Congress should be answering at tomorrow's hearings. The report's author, Joe Karaganis, should be one of the witnesses testifying, rather than a bevy of industry representatives all trotting out unsubstantiated reasons for moving forward with SOPA.


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Public Release: 8-Jun-2016
Constipated? Study finds surprising cause
New Haven, Conn. -- A Yale-led study has shown a surprising link between constipation and herpes infection. The finding, published June 8 in Cell Host & Microbe, advances the science on herpes, and could help patients with chronic gastrointestinal diseases with no clear cause.
Individuals with herpes have reported seemingly unrelated symptoms such as constipation and urinary retention (inability to empty the bladder), but the mechanism was not understood. The research team, led by Akiko Iwasaki, professor of immunobiology and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator, decided to investigate using mice models of herpes simplex virus-1, the dominant cause of genital herpes in the United States.
They found that the herpes virus spread from the genitals to nerves in the spinal chord, and then on to neurons in the colon, killing them. The damage to the colonic neurons prevented the movement of food along the digestive tract, leading to an enlarged colon and disease.
While the effects in mice are distinct from what happens in people with herpes, the study reveals a previously unrecognized disease process. "The key findings is that there is this unexpected infection in the neurons in the colon wall after herpes infection," said Iwasaki. "Other members of the herpes virus family, including Epstein-Barr virus, chicken pox virus, and cytomegalovirus have been found in the neurons of the colon of people with unexplained chronic constipation. When doctors can't figure out the cause of these chronic intestinal conditions, one thing to look at is a viral infection."
Other study authors include William Khoury-Hanold, Brian Yordy, Philip Kong, Yong Kong, William Ge, Klara Szigeti-Buck, Alexandra Ralevski, and Tamas L. Horvath. This research was supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the National Institutes of Health.
Ziba Kashef
ziba.kashef@yale.edu
@yale
http://www.yale.edu
Cell Host & Microbe
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, National Institutes of Health
IMMUNOLOGY/ALLERGIES/ASTHMA
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Q: Referencing Cookie with jQuery in content_for tag -- Uncaught ReferenceError: $ is not defined I am trying to reference my cookie inside a content_for tag. I keep getting the error -
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I have the following snippet of code:
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I have tried wrapping the code inside the content_for tag with
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Is there a way for me to either reference the cookie without jQuery or include jQuery in the content_for tag?

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The mission of Student Rights and Responsibilities is to promote concepts of fairness and due process while striking a balance between community standards and individual behavior through the educational development of students. Honesty, integrity and personal responsibility are foundational to the judicial experience. Restoration of status within the community and reconciliation with community norms and values are guiding principles in the sanctioning process. Discipline at Illinois Wesleyan provides an educational process rather than one that is solely punitive. Consistent with this purpose, sanctions are developed to meet the needs of the individual while also maintaining the norms and values of the community.
"The University through its policies, programs and practices is committed to diversity, social justice and environmental sustainability."


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Hicks Morley Welcomes Associate Grant Nuttall
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Grant Nuttall has joined the firm as a labour and employment lawyer in our Toronto office.
Grant provides advice and representation to employers and management across the private and public sectors on a wide-range of labour, employment and human rights issues, including wrongful dismissal, grievance arbitrations, collective bargaining, labour disputes, occupational health and safety, human rights and accommodation, and employment standards.
Grant graduated from the JD/Master of Industrial Relations program at Queen's University and completed his articles with Hicks Morley. While in law school, Grant worked as a student caseworker at the Queen's Business Law Clinic, where he helped organizations navigate employment and other corporate issues. Before attending Queen's, he was awarded the Gold Medal from his Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (Honors Specialization – Human Resource Management) program at Western University.
Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP
www.hicksmorley.com
With over 120 lawyers, we are a leading law firm in Canada representing employers on human resources and advocacy issues. Our role as a firm is to help clients effectively manage their workplace in a manner that best suits their organization's needs.
Grant Nuttall


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No, I don't usually review board games.
Are you a fan of Scrabble, but not a fan of Cribbage? If so, I have excellent news! Scribbage has nothing to do with Cribbage and much more to do with Scrabble and similar word games.
The game is simple: players take turns rolling out the letter cubes and then making a single crossword within the two minute time limit. Scores are counted in the same way as in Scrabble (although the point values are different), where letters used in two words are counted twice. Any leftover letters have their point value subtracted from that player's total for the turn. Like in Bananagrams, you can rearrange your words as much as you want within the time limit, but you can't flip the cubes over and must use the letters that you roll. With only thirteen cubes, you really have to make every letter count and use high-scoring letters effectively.
It's like a fast-paced solitaire Scrabble. Yes, technically you can play with other people, but since you have to take turns, other players have to spend minutes at a time just watching the other player make their crossword. ...Then again, I guess I've taken longer than two minutes to make a single word in Scrabble, so maybe that's not a valid complaint. Also, there's a good bit of luck involved since each player will have different letters to work with and may end up with an unusable Q or many low valued letters. This is less of a problem in Scrabble since you can build off of other players' letters, but in Scribbage it's easier to lose from bad luck. That's why I say it's more of a solo game where you challenge yourself to get high scores.
Scribbage isn't that unique of a game, but it preempted Bananagrams as a speed-based word game and one-ups it by having point values to consider in addition to simply forming words. It seems a bit lacking as a multiplayer game, but if you find yourself stranded on a desert island with only Scribbage to play, it should keep you entertained for a while.
The only other post about board games is this home-made Fringe trivia game. You could check that out I guess.


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Facebook adds 'expert' feature to groups
Facebook is rolling out a way to designate topic "Experts" inside user-run Facebook groups. Facebook said groups were subject to its community standards - and that people who had received more than three "Strikes" for violating those standards in the past 90 days, would not be eligible to be marked as "Experts". As part of the rollout, Facebook said it is also experimenting with ways to let group admins find true experts on a topic to invite to their groups. So while Facebook's plan to allow group admins to appoint experts initially looks appealing as a means of bringing trusted content to users, it offers up the question of whether these experts will be entirely trustworthy. With group admins being the final arbiter of who is an expert, it follows that an admin who tolerates or even promotes conspiratorial ideas may not be best placed to decide who is an "Expert".
Make a complaint about Facebook by viewing their customer service contacts.


For well over a month, Ekali and 1788-L have hinted at a secret collab. and yesterday, we are proud to present some actual footage on the unreleased ID.
The two announced a tour together last week with 1788-L officially holding a large support role on Ekali fall tour, so the collab makes perfect sense. The track in question seems to lean more to the 1788-L downtempo glitchy style, but Ekali production comes through hard in the final moments.
The video in question comes from Reddit user thebindi and was captured at HARD Summer.
Ekali x 1788-L Collab from Seanchalant on Vimeo.