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Find the best Holiday and Christmas movies in Fandango’s Winter Movie Guide. Get ready for the holidays with movie times, trailers, photos & more at Fandango. 16/12/2018 · Directed by Emily Moss Wilson. With Beverley Mitchell, Stephen Colletti, Erin Cahill, Brian McNamara. "Back in Louisiana for Christmas, Noelle Collins Mitchell has big plans to resurrect the town's live nativity, a beloved tradition that her late mother used to put on. Things become complicated, however, when Noelle runs into her high school.
01/11/2018 · Directed by Justin G. Dyck. With Kaitlyn Leeb, Scott Cavalheiro, Mark Ghanimé, Kristen Kurnik. Secret aspirations between a failed restaurateur and a celebrity chef threaten their blossoming Christmas romance.
27/10/2018 · Directed by Colin Theys. With Jessica Lowndes, Michael Rady, Cole Gleason, Maddie McCormick. As Christmas approaches, Elizabeth Bennett, a New York event planner, is sent to a quaint, small town to organize their holiday festival. When she arrives, she finds William Darcy, a high-profile billionaire lacking in holiday spirit, in the process of. 16/12/2018 · Directed by Robin Dunne. With Jodie Sweetin, Brendan Fehr, Jane Moffat, Ana Araujo. Liz is a cookbook author, crafting expert, and television personality whose name is synonymous with perfection. As she contemplates retirement, her daughter Candace Sweetin is poised to become the new face of the Livingstone brand. The only trouble is, Candace.
07/12/2018 · Directed by Michael Scott. With Tiya Sircar, Edward Ruttle, Diane Ladd, Lisa Durupt. An event planner mistakenly throws out her grandmother's Christmas ornaments, and the person who finds the ornaments leads her on a scavenger hunt to retrieve them, helping her to find the magic of Christmas again along the way. List of the latest christmas movies in 2019 and the best christmas movies of 2018 & the 2010's. Top christmas movies to watch on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime & other Streaming services, out on DVD/Blu | [
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Record year for B.C. cherry exports
2015 was a record year for B.C. cherry exports.
Image Credit: Liz West/Flickr
February 10, 2016 - 10:30 AM
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The province exported more than $90 million worth of cherries last year, 70 per cent more than in 2014.
B.C.’s Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick calls the 56 per cent increase in tonnage a record year.
"Today, I am pleased to report in 2015, B.C. cherry exports have increased dramatically from the previous year to 13,600 metric tonnes to a value of $91.7 million,” he says in a media release.
There was also a significant rise in sour cherry exports to $11.2 million in 2015, from $2.7 million in 2014, partially due to a 2014 federal trade mission to China that led to fewer trade restrictions to the most populous country in the world.
“As a direct result of our efforts, the export value of fresh, sweet cherries to China has more than doubled from 2014 to 2015, rising from $9.9 million to $24 million,” Letnick says. "Focusing on high-value B.C. products like late-season cherries is key to growing the B.C. government’s agrifood sector to a $15-billion-a-year industry by 2020.”
Letnick says the Ministry plans to build on the momentum by exploring new opportunities with other Pacific Rim countries that are part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
"British Columbians have always known about this tasty, sweet fruit from the Okanagan. The secret is out,” Letnick says. “Together we want to share B.C. cherries with the world."
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I just came back from a day long event in Boston — The Mystery Writers of America held several courses at the Sheraton. If you’re interested in writing mysteries, I encourage you to attend events like this. MWA and Sisters in Crime have fantastic speakers come to speak on a variety of topics on writing. Their annual Crimebake conference in November is now a must-attend event for me. I also attend conferences held by the Romance Writers of America and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Every time I attend a writers conference, I come back full of ideas and inspiration.
In a mystery I’ve been working on since Nanowrimo 2010, I’m stuck in the middle chapters. The beginning and ending are written; it’s the unfolding of events in the middle that’s giving me a hard time. So sometime this week, I decided the voice was wrong. I needed to change it from third person to first and started rewriting the 50,000 plus words I already have down. Yikes!
During one of the speakers presentations, she mentioned how you as a writer will come across obstacles like this and want to rewrite your book changing something major. I am so glad she made me stop and think about this. When I went back to my mystery this morning, I realized what an impact it would have on the book to change the POV. Yes, it would have the better identification through a first-person narrative, but it would lose much of the bigger picture. In essence, it would be a completely different story. So I’m stopping myself.
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Size Options & Purchase
This Giant Fathom E+ 1 Pro 29er 2020 is available with our legendary Podium Point free accessory scheme.
Please note: This model features tubeless ready wheels and tyres which offer a superior ride and less rolling resistance than traditional innertubes. This system requires tyre sealant to function correctly and this will be fitted in our workshop prior to despatch. The nature of this sealant means that the tyre may not be fully sealed until it has been ridden a short distance and therefore the bicycle may arrive with reduced pressure in the tyres. Please check the bicycle's tyres are inflated to the recommended pressure before cycling. Should you wish for the bicycle to be supplied with inner tubes fitted rather being set up tubeless please contact us after placing your order.
IMPORTANT: This bicycle is supplied without pedals. Pedals for this bicycle can be selected for no cost using Podium Points™.
IMPORTANT: This bicycle requires a suspension pump to set and tune its suspension correctly. This is not included as standard. A suspension pump can be selected for no cost using Podium Points™.
ALUXX SL aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1?" head tube, 148x12mm Thru-Axle, integrated KS18 kickstand mount
Rock Shox Recon RL 120mm travel, Tapered 1½ - 1?" steerer,110x15QR, lockout
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Sizing information is provided as a general guide only. This is based on the average rider riding the bicycle in the style for which it is intended. This takes no account of a rider's personal proportions, physique, flexibility and biomechanics. If your height places you on, or near, a bicycle size step then we recommend you consider both sizes. All bicycles offer a range of handlebar and saddle adjustment which will enable you to fine tune your riding position once the correct size has been established. If you are unsure on sizing, we strongly recommend you visit our store so we can assist you. Pedal On offers advice and information on sizing in good faith, the final decision and responsibility on which size to purchase is yours.
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IT’S SUMMER COCKTAIL TIME!
It’s hot and humid, and summer has only just begun. Do yourself a favor and check out our favorite summer cocktail recipes, from Mango-Peach Sangria to Bacon Marys.
Our favorite adventurous recipe is the Sriracha-Lada, it will give a spicy kick to your summer day! Heres how to make it:
Mix 1 oz. fresh lime juice, 2 tsp. Sriracha, and 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce in an ice-filled glass. Rim with salt. Top off with Mexican lager and garnish with a lime wheel.
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‘Thorn and Snake’ Wide Leg Pants in Emerald, Royal Blue and Gold on Black
Our newest cut for Spring/Summer 2018 is our wide leg pants. These pants are high waisted and super cool. Imagine the comfort of pajama pants but kicked up a notch, you could definitely dress these up. Wear with a solid bodysuit and a necklace and you are good to go to a beach wedding, date night or just a casual relaxed day out and about. These pants feature an 1 1/4″ elastic waistband and are hand printed on quality organic stretch jersey.
The ‘Thorn and Snake’ Print is inspired by thorny thickets and the slithery creatures that may inhabit them, it’s super mysterious and definitely a unique print for these wide leg pants.
*This is a three color print. Each color is printed separately and by hand. Customers who have purchased from us say that our designs are like receiving a piece of art. The level of detail is very high with our printing, but please be aware that each garment is unique and individual ‘flaws’ in the print process may occur – we believe this is what makes each garment one of a kind and special to you. *
Please refer to our size charts when choosing a size and be aware that the measurements are of un-stretched garments. As our fabric is an organic cotton-spandex blend, our garments have a large amount of stretch. We suggest you can choose a size up to 5” smaller than your body measurements. Please allow for 10% shrinkage in a hot washer or dryer. To avoid shrinkage, machine wash cold and tumble dry low or lay flat.
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Nearly two-thirds of lawyers feel less optimistic about their career prospects after having children, with 58% of respondents to a recent survey indicating they feel it holds back their professional opportunities.
The research has been conducted by Realm Recruit who have identified the trend in a new “Parenting in the Law” guide. The recruiter surveyed 105 lawyers from its network on topics relating to being a working parent within the law and found that just 6% of legal professionals feel more hopeful about their future career prospects since starting a family. The remaining 35% suggested they felt “neutral.”
More reassuringly around 70% of respondents indicated they felt that their firm supported their role as a working parent, with 69% of respondents reducing their working hours to deal with the responsibilities of becoming parents.
In response to a question about the way firms support staff who have children three quarters of respondents indicated their firms offered the option of home working, with half indicating their firm provided flexi-time or compressed hours working options.
Amongst concerns for working parents burnout and mental load (76%) and the cost of childcare (74%) featured heavily in responses, with school holiday (75%) also scoring highly. For lawyers planning on becoming parents in the future the cost of childcare (88%), the cost of living (76%) and a lack of flexibility (76%) were the main concerns.
Paid leave for fertility treatment and baby-loss is a current topic of conversation with Baby-loss awareness week w/c 9th October, with few firms providing paid leave/support for fertility treatment (11%) or paid leave for pregnancy loss (13%).
Realm Recruit’s Head of Client Experience, Sarah Glynn, comments:
“At Realm, we work with lots of lawyers who are working parents to help them have fulfilling and successful legal careers. We understand the challenges long hours and punishing caseloads can pose for these individuals, and unfortunately, our research has confirmed that many are finding juggling having a family and maintaining a successful legal career difficult.
“While most working parents feel supported by their employer, this is not the case for everyone. There are steps law firms can do to better support these professionals and it makes good business sense to do so.
“We are currently in a legal talent crisis, where the number of lawyers actively looking for a new role has fallen from 40% in 2019 to 10% in 2023. Law firms have an opportunity to reduce their growth challenges by putting in place favourable parental policies and working to cultivate a supportive work environment and culture that embraces parenthood as a normal part of the profession.
“Firms that look to do this will not only have happier employees who feel motivated and supported to reach their full potential, but they will be better able to attract and retain the very best people and meet their commercial aims.”
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Now that we’ve talked about constructing intimacy in our relationships, this week’s conversation is all about methods to get your companion in the temper. Be the man who can date all three of these girls (extra factors for dating all of russian mail order brides them simultaneously). What makes Bumble completely different from other dating apps like Tinder and OKCupid, although, is its focus on giving women all the facility. Men using Bumble can swipe by way of the app and to find matches, but they cannot initiate conversations.
In relation to dating, the properly-worn phrase “males are from Mars, women are from Venus” rings true. Working as a relationship psychologist and international director of elite introductions company Berkeley Worldwide means I work closely with each sexes to debate what they search for in a associate, their emotions about dating and ideas on the dates they have been on. What’s abundantly clear is that women and men are programmed very otherwise and that is significantly apparent after they date. Under, I break down the important thing dating attributes I’ve observed over 15 years of matchmaking.
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According to a Friday report from Bloomberg News, Elon Musk’s company SpaceX is proposing to sell insider shares at a price that increases its estimated value to over $150 billion.
The article reveal that the corporation is first looking for a $750 million tender offer. It was the first private company to launch astronauts into orbit.
As it raised billions to fund its endeavors, its valuation has increased recently. According to Bloomberg, SpaceX is now offering shares at over $80 per.
Also CNBC January reports shows SpaceX was raising $750 million as part of a capital round that valued the company at $137 billion.
SpaceX has almost $5 billion in cash on hand, according to Bloomberg News.
While Musk praised his Space X team for the test of the next-generation spacecraft intended to transport passengers to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, Space X witnessed the most potent rocket ever constructed — Starship — explode on its first launch in April.
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What Is a Sewage Lift Pump System?
A sewage lift pump system allows sewage to be moved onto higher levels of land, as opposed to the typical gravity system that moves sewage from high to low elevations.
An underground hole, or wet well, houses the sewage from various buildings. Once the level of sewage reaches a set point, a lift is powered and moves the sewage upward through pipes called the "rising main" or "sewer force main." After being lifted out, the sewage travels to a gravity manhole and eventually to a facility for water treatment.
A wet well is equipped with multiple pumps for movement of the sewage so that if one pump fails, another can finish the job. This backup system keeps the sewage from overflowing a wet well.
The fumes within a wet well are noxious and dangerous for humans to breathe in, so minimal time near a wet well for maintenance is suggested.
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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Samsung Galaxy S412
Both smartphones feature good call quality. In the earpiece, voices sound almost equally loud (a bit quieter on the Z1 Compact) and clear on both devices. Our callers were also able to easily recognize our voice with its natural tones on both phones.
The speakerphone on the Galaxy S4 is just a bit louder, though, and that’s an advantage for say, conference calls.
The smaller Xperia Z1 Compact packs a surprisingly large battery for its size. It’s got a 2300mAh battery that is not user removable, while the Galaxy S4 - despite the big difference in size - has only a slightly larger, 2600mAh juicer. Not surprisingly, the Z1 Compact is quoted to last longer with 18 hours of 3G talk time (versus 17 hours on the S4), and standby time is much longer on the Sony phone.
In reality, both phones are able to easily last a full workday in most cases, but under heavier use you’d probably have to charge both of them every night.
With all this said, it’s time to answer the big question - which one should you buy, the Z1 Compact or the Galaxy S4? It’s clear that we’re talking about two great devices all around, but - if you are not scared of the smaller screen - the Z1 Compact seems to have the upper hand. After all, it’s not only newer, but it is built with premium materials, features better protection from the elements, a beefier processor, and a better camera - all of that makes it the logical choice.
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Ylläs Twilight Time
In Ylläs the street lights are turned off every night, from the beginning of October to the middle of February, at 22:00 and left off until 06:00 to help facilitate the viewing of the Northern Lights, which are best seen in the darkness of Lapland. Turning off the lights is also a significant ecological importance, to reduce the carbon footprint of the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. Even when the street lights are on it is easy to find a place where the lights do not interfere with viewing. The Ylläs Yöpuu yard lighting is LED-type to make it easier to see Northern Lights and minimise any interference.
Easy and safe
Waiting for and viewing the Northern Lights is safe and easy at Ylläksen Yöpuu. Right in the centre of the village, close to all amenities with fantastic views over the lake, you won’t miss the Northern Lights, whether you are watching from the kids sledging hill or even from the comfort of your own cabin.
Yöpuu Aurora Alarm!
Ylläs Yöpuu has a special “alarm” for Northern Lights. When the hosts see the northern lights, they immediately send a text message to the guest mobile phone in the cottages. Similarly, when one of the guests is first to see the Northern Lights, they will send a message to the host, who then alerts all the other guests. There is almost always someone looking out, and this group approach gives everyone the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights.
Koivikkomaja, Pihlaja and Pajula cottages have windows facing to the North. In these, you can view the Northern Lights directly from your living room. In cottagesPäätalo and Männikkömaja you can see the Northern Lights from the bedrooms or even directly from bed if you are lucky! Kuusikkomaja residents can also use thebeach hut and make an open fire on Äkäslompolo lake beach, where there are no distracting lights. Here you can cook hot food and make fresh coffee to accompany your own Northern Lights Safari.
Sauna and Ice Swimming
Of course, we are in Finland, so we can’t forget the Sauna and ice swimming. What could be nicer or more exclusive than walking the short path between the Sauna and the swimming hole in the ice against the backdrop of the glow of the “fires of heaven”?
Northern Lights Studio
Even if you are not lucky enough to be living in Ylläs Yöpuu, you are still welcome to rent the Sauna as a Northern Lights Studio. You can use the Sauna then relax in the lounge to wait for the Northern Lights. When it is really cold, this is also the perfect place to relax and view your photographs and to recharge camera batteries.
When is the best time?
The Northern Lights normally start to become visible around the beginning of September, with comfortable night temperatures typically well above freezing and the calm, unfrozen lake reflecting the show. The time of the autumnal equinox (around 23rd September) often sees particularly active Northern lights. This is when day and night are of equal length, so while night time can be used for viewing the Northern Lights, there is lots of daytime for hiking and for finding the best locations for photography. From October to the end of November, the temperature can vary from a few degrees above freezing, right down to -30 degrees C, although the most common temperatures are a few degrees below freezing. Daytime decreases rapidly, and there will be some light snow. The Northern Lights can then be seen much earlier in the evening. Remember that even during mild weather you can see the Northern Lights, as long as the sky is clear! In late November the sun finally sets, not to appear over Lapland again until the 19th of January! During this time “there are two nights back to back with a twilight between” as the locals say.
During this “Kaamos” period, the Northern Lights can sometimes be seen in the afternoon. For example, on Christmas Eve 2014, Ylläs had a spectacular display of dancing Northern Lights with many colours starting at 16.00, at the same time as the village was lit up by candles to celebrate Christmas. The Aurorae lasted almost until early on Christmas morning, making an unforgettable sight.
In Ylläs, the probability of seeing the Northern Lights is about 60%, compared to say Helsinki, where it is only around 5%.
There is no special trick to see the Auroroa Borealis. All you need is clear weather and good luck. So, whenever you are on the move in Lapland during the hours of darkness, keep an eye on the sky. The Northern Lights are faster than you think!
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The direct proton decay of the isoscalar giant dipole resonance (ISGDR) has been studied in 208Pb using the (α, α′ p) reaction at a bombarding energy of 200 MeV. Through observation of direct-decay protons from the ISGDR in coincidence with scattered α-particles, the population of proton-hole states in 207T1 was studied, allowing us to test recently performed continuum-RPA (CRPA) calculations for the ISGDR and thereby to learn about its microscopic structure. The energy and width of the ISGDR were also determined to be 22.1 ± 0.3 MeV and 3.8 ± 0.8 MeV, respectively. A new resonance of quadrupole character was observed at E x = 26.9 ± 0.7 MeV with a width of 6.0 ± 1.3 MeV.
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Bonuses are very important to winning Bridge matches and having success in Duplicate Bridge Tournaments. Pairs earn bonuses by bidding and completing contracts at certain levels. These certain levels vary by points but the most important are games with point total at least 100 points. These important 100 or more point games are are known as “Game“. The Game level is different depending on the suit.
- Game Level for No Trump is 3 which is 9 tricks
- Game Level for Spades is 4 which is 10 tricks
- Game Level for Hearts is 4 which is 10 tricks
- Game Level for Diamonds is 5 which is 11 tricks
- Game Level for Clubs is 5 which is 11 tricks
The value of the Game Bonus is so important that much of the bidding during the auction focuses on whether a team can make game.
Partial Contract or partscores
Contracts made below Game level are called Partial Contracts or partscores. For example a 3 Spades is below the Game Level for Spades (4 Spades which is 10 Tricks) and thus the 3 Spades Contract is a partscore.
The Small Slam is an additional bonus when at Level 6 twelve tricks are taken.
Though it does not happen often, the Grand Slam is the best Bonus. Taking all thirteen tricks on Level 7 is fulfilling a Grand Slam.
There is one additional level of complexity which has been added to Bridge scoring and that is the concept of Vulnerability. Vulnerability has a great impact on Bridge strategy during both the auction and during the play of the hand.
Before each hand, each pair is assigned vulnerability. One pair is designated vulnerable and one pair is designated non-vulnerable. What vulnerability does is affect the Bonus Scoring and the Penalty Scoring. When vulnerable points are increased for the game bonus and for the slam bonus. However, being vulnerable also increases the penalties for failing to fulfill the contract.
Score for Overtricks
As mentioned above, when the declarer’s side takes more tricks than they bid and the bid was not doubled, then not only does the pair earn points below the line for the contract, but the pair also earns points above the line. The above the line points earned are the same as for bid tricks, 20 points per trick if one of the minor suits was trumps, and 30 per trick if one of the major suits was trumps.
The score for overtricks really changes when the contract was doubled or redoubled. The bonus for overtricks when the contract is doubled or redoubled does not depend on minor or major suits but instead depends on whether the team was vulnerable or not vulnerable.
The score per overtrick:
- Not vulnerable: Doubled = 100, Redoubled = 200
- Vulnerable: Doubled = 200, Redoubled = 400
Penalty for Undertricks
The penalty for the declarer’s side not fulfilling a contract is that the other pair earns points. When the declarer’s side takes less tricks then they bid, both teams do not score any points below the line but the declarer’s opponents score points above the line. The opponents score points above the line based on two factors, whether or not the declarer was vulnerable and whether or not the contract was doubled or redoubled.
The score above the line for undertricks are given as follows:
- Not doubled each undertrick = 50
- When doubled the first undertrick = 100 | 2nd and 3rd undertricks = 200 each | 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th undertrick = 300 each
- Not doubled each undertrick = 100
- When doubled the first undertrick = 200 | 2nd and 3rd undertricks = 300 each | 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th undertrick = 300 each
Redoubled undertricks are worth twice as many points as double undertricks. For example, the 2nd undertrick if doubled when vulnerable is worth 300 points, but when it is redoubled the 2nd undertrick is worth 600 points.
Bridge Scoring Methods
The two major scoring methods are the Rubber Scoring and Duplicate Scoring (Chicago Scoring). Similar in many respects, the main variation is based on how the points are counted.
Duplicate scoring method is simply adding all the points, bonuses and penalties together making a single score for each hand that is played. The winning pair for that hand would express their point score as a positive number and for their opponents the score would be expressed as a negative number.
In Duplicate Bridge tournaments, the ability to compare scores when all participants are playing duplicate hands makes it important to bid well during the auction and to play well during the play of the hand.
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What made Chennai beaches sparkle blue in night?
New Delhi : Injambakkam beach in Chennai trended on social media after visitors noticed unusual blue glow in the sea waves on August 18 night. The sparkling blue waves were also noticed at Besant Nagar’s Eliot’s Beach. Several people shared stunning pictures and videos of the view on the social media platforms.
Commonly known as sea tinkle, the Noctiluca algae were behind this phenomenon. The algae exhibit the phenomenon of bioluminescence or biologically produce light when disturbed.
As per scientific explanation, the lights are produced with the chemical reactions in the presence of oxygen involving an enzyme called “luciferase”. Bioluminescence can also be noticed in the fireflies.
While, the pictures look stunning and are trending on social media, the scary thing stays with their arrival. Noctiluca are known to be voracious predators of planktonic organisms(diatoms), leading to disruption of the marine food chain.
“It’s important to remember that this is a sign of a possibly unhealthy ocean. It could be due to excess release of ammonia and lack of oxygen. These microscopic planktons usually bloom in areas where there is an oxygen deficit, and potentially high levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, which is usually bad news for the larger marine food web. Ocean warming could also be the reason for this. Studies alone could reveal further details about this bioluminescence,” said Pooja Kumar, Coastal Resource Center, Chennai.
They also produce a large amount of ammonia that causes fish mortality. These algal patches are also linked to coastal pollution and runoff from agricultural areas.
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TORONTO — A program aimed at measuring homelessness in Ontario has been put on hold by Premier Doug Ford’s government, raising concerns that lack of access to data could prevent some municipalities from addressing the problem.
The enumeration was launched by the former Liberal government in 2018 as part of a broader strategy to eliminate chronic homelessness in Ontario by 2025. The Liberals issued a ministerial directive making the count mandatory for municipal housing service managers.
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But in a recent letter to those managers, a top civil servant with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing said the government recognizes some things have changed since last year, including the fact that some communities are using real-time data to track homelessness.
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Development of a Beam Loss Monitoring system for CTF-3 TBL
Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
The Compact Linear Collider (CLIC) study is a feasibility study for a new linear accelerator that aims to reach a center-of-mass collision energy of 3 TeV. To keep the length of the accelerator reasonable, a high accelerating gradient of 100 MeV/m is provided by a novel acceleration scheme, where power is extracted from a high-intensity drive beam to accelerate a high-energy main beam. The Test Beam Line (TBL) at the CLIC Test Facility 3 (CTF-3) is an experimental beamline constructed to test the technology for deceleration and power extraction of the drive beam. A Beam Loss Monitoring (BLM) system is currently under development to investigate the amount of beam loss at the TBL, with the aim of providing information about the stability of the beam under deceleration. These detectors are placed outside of the accelerator, and measure the secondary particle shower created by particles lost in the TBL. The amount of particles that can be detected by the BLM detectors was simulated using the Monte Carlo transport code FLUKA. Several different loss scenarios were simulated, in order to calculate the intensity and composition of the secondary particle shower at the detector locations. Various approximations for the sensitivity of the detectors were considered, and were combined with the simulated intensity of the shower to estimate the detector output signal per lost particle. These values were compared with data taken by the TBL BLM system, to estimate the amount of beam lost while the TBL is running.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2013., 76 p.
Beam Loss Monitoring, BLM, FLUKA, CTF-3 TBL, particle detector.
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The Treat Collection Beauty Loft is the new Berlin walk-in Spa with organic beauty products, manicures and body scrub treatments
Recently photos have been popping up on Instagram from different angles and corners of an incredibly gorgeous place: giant, light-flooded windows; a large, patterned and woven carpet in dusty pink; stylish wooden furniture and leather chairs; designer lamps, flowers, and other subtly positioned décor. If you look closer, you’ll see shelves filled with the most beautiful bottles, jars, and tubes. And as I quickly found out, this wasn’t a private home, but rather a brand new walk-in spa in Berlin.
It’s already been clear for a while that the city was missing something like this. Just how clear is something I only realized when I paid my first visit to Beauty Loft with the intention of making an appointment. My findings: The spa is almost completely booked out – and as its very likeable founders Daniela and Dirk Mellis explained to me, it has been since it opened at the beginning of March. It’s customer base was basically there from the first second. I now belong to that group.
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What’s more, their in-house, decorative cosmetics line Treat Collection is based in both Berlin and L.A. and has already been around for a few years. The product range includes nail polish, hand and foot care products, as well as lip color and lip glosses – all packaged with an exceptional sense for aesthetics.
I love the polishes, which also have a lot less chemistry packed into them than conventional products. They provide intense color, great shine, and last extremely long. Moreover, they stain far less because they’ve stayed away from the aggressive ingredients that like to eat into your nails and lead to unsightly discoloration.
So I relaxed in the Loft’s stunning atmosphere for a Treat Collection Pampering Pedicure with a tea in one hand and a XXL glass of chocolate buttons in the other. A fragrant and relaxing foot bath, an exfoliation, and a massage, followed by filing the nails into shape and removing and oiling the cuticles. As far as the nail polish, my choice fell to Paris Paris, a bright and classic red that simply puts you in the mood for summer and walking around barefoot. And while I was still rejoicing in my exceptionally soft feet and sparkling red nails, it was already time for a nourishing and relaxing Pampering Manicure. Good Thing – a subtle nude tone – was my choice there.
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In addition to Treat Collection, Daniela and Dirk Mellis also count three other brands as part of their beauty portfolio. You can also purchase these at Loft and find them used in different treatments.
I’ve already tried out two facial oils by Night Delight Organics and Modern Natural Skincare that I was really impressed with. The Rejuvenating Full Body Treatment and the Ultimate Glow Facial, during which Night Delight products are used among other things, are way up on my wish list because of that. Take into account that I’d happily test my way through the entire treatment menu that Beauty Loft offers.
And I almost forgot: The fourth in-house brand at Beauty Loft is a product line for our canine friends. Donovan, my friend Sarah’s dog, tested them and we’re taking his friendly shake afterwards as a sign that he likes them. Whether that shake might lead to a reduction in his extensive fear of water, for that Sarah and I sought out a second opinion: Organic dog cosmetics actually do leave fur smelling great and super shiny.
You can find all the information you need about Beauty Loft – including a full list of treatments – here.
Treat Collection Beauty Loft
Schönhauser Allee 55 (Hinterhaus)
Openings: Monday – Saturday 10am – 9pm
Phone: 030- 49853722
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Laron Syndrome is autosomal recessive form of dwarfism linked to one gene, which has two alleles. A population has 961 individuals, 11 have Laron dwarfism. If we assume that the Laron gene is in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium,
what is the predicted frequency of heterozygous carriers in this pool? Decimal Form
The predicted frequency of heterozygous carrier in the pool is 0.18 if the gene is in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
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Maekir form, by Nordic notation, with angled shoulder and pointed tapered blade. 26" total length, uniformly tapered with medial ridge. The upper portion in exceptional preservation with crisp shoulder and forte. Inverted turnip form pommel with delicate roped upper band above opposing scroll. Excavated with good profile, much of the tapered edge preserved. Clearly, the Celts encountered both armored and less adversaries. Two specialized swords evolved, the svaerd which was a short sword generously described as for slashing, though hacking would be more accurate. The maeker was a cut and thrust sword capable of breaching body protection, short and contemporary with the Roman gladius. This is a fine example of the maeker, which preceded and perhaps inspired the gladius. | [
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Pointer to the miniport driver's device extension. This is the hardware extension for the device that wants to create additional display device objects.
Pointer to the location in which to store the hardware device extension for the secondary display device.
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Pre-Instrumental Music Explorers (Ages 3-6)
Music Explorers at Galway Music Academy - with Fidelma Sheridan.
Please contact Fidelma directly for all bookings and enquiries for the Music Explorers classes on 086 3790855 or firstname.lastname@example.org
Our Music explorer’s course opens up the world of music to children and their caregivers through developmentally appropriate activities such as games, hand signs, listening, instrument exploration, movement and lots of singing.
The course is influenced by the concepts developed by Zoltan Kodaly and children will learn fundamental music concepts such as beat, rhythm, pitch and notation.
Children will be introduced to a host of instruments some through physically playing and others through listening to live instruments and recordings of a wide variety of music (classical, jazz, World, traditional). The process of developing a child musically also enhances their social and emotional development as different ideas, feelings, the need to share and respect for others is all part of the musical journey.
Importantly children learn to listen with attention which will serve them well in all forums of education. Each class is carefully planned and structured to ensure that children are prepared for the longer musical journey involving instrument classes. When children are used to using their singing voice and
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Fidelma is from Galway. She received training on a number of instruments including the Piano, Clarinet and Guitar. After many years studying Physics and then working as an engineer in Seagate Technology, Celestica and Boston Scientific she has found her way back to music and is happily and successfully tutoring young children in pre-instrumental music classes. Fidelma is particularly interested in the use of all the senses in opening the world of music up to children in an intuitive and developmentally appropriate manner and her classes are full of movement, games, tales and lots of singing! She firmly believes that music can be used as a forum for development of the whole child and that it can offer great joy, release and depth to an individual’s entire life while enhancing their cognitive, communication, social and emotional skills.
Fidelma has sung in many choirs performing a wide variety of music including madrigals, large choral works, jazz, traditional and world music. She played Clarinet with the Britannia Brass and Reed Band while living in Derry. She has taken exams to Grade 7 and 8 in Piano and Clarinet respectively. She has successfully completed training with the Kodaly Society of Ireland in ‘Active music Making – The Kodaly Approach’ and is a licensed ‘Kindermusik’ educator.
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We know that you’ve been waiting impatiently for the pandemic to be over – we have too! When the pandemic started, we saw laws about pet travel change dramatically in many countries. Even after their limited track record with transmitting or testing positive for the coronavirus, many countries chose to play it safe.
Those restrictions will be over soon, and you’ll be free to take your pet wherever you want. In case you’ve never tried it before, let us give you some tips about pet-travel.
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They’re exactly like a traditional backpack, but instead of having compartments for most of your stuff, they have enough room to comfortably contain your cat while you move about. Some backpacks even let your cat have a view, so your furry friend can enjoy the view just as much as you would.
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If you’re planning on taking your pet to another country, you need to be aware of the ever-changing pet travel regulations, both in your country and in the country you’re planning to visit. It would be best if you called the airline you want to travel with and ask them directly instead of looking for solutions online, because these policies are changing a lot, especially in today’s world, and they’ll most likely keep changing.
You need to ask them about what kinds of pets they allow to travel, if there are any size restrictions and any special requirements for the crate or container they travel in. The quicker you get these questions out of the way the better, because you need to get your pet accustomed to your crate too, in case you need to buy a new one that fits airline regulations.
Know About Pet Regulations in Various Cities
Since a few pets tested positive for the coronavirus in various places all over the world, people have been careful around them. Many restaurants and even cities have disallowed pets in the premises, even though experts have rejected any rumors of pets being able to transmit the virus to humans.
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Kionix collaborates with many companies to create development tools and solutions that make it easier for our customers to incorporate Kionix accelerometers and gyroscopes into their designs. Below are descriptions of some of these tools and solutions.
The KMX61G is the industry's first consumer level micro-amp magnetic gyro, providing a 9-axis solution from a single chip 6-axis magnetometer-accelerometer device. This high-performance product is enhanced with Kionix's proprietary sensor fusion software and auto-calibration algorithms to deliver highly accurate emulated gyro outputs with significantly lower power consumption than a traditional gyro.
Kionix sensor fusion software is scalable, meaning it is designed to run on either an application processor or a sensor hub. Now, through our partnership with Atmel, we've added support for the new ARM-based SAM D20 sensor hub microcontrollers from Atmel. These new microcontrollers are flexible, easy to use, low power sensor hubs. Plus they come with a full set of tools from Atmel to help you get going fast. When matched with the Kionix KMX61G Micro-amp gyro, the result is a low power, high performance 9 axis solution for a wide range of applications and products including IoT, wearables, mobile phones, tablets, ultrabooks & convertibles and more.
Atmel SAM D20 - Bringing AVR Ease-of-Use to Cortex M0+ Microcontrollers
The new Atmel® SAM D20 family—based on the ARM® Cortex®- M0+ core—builds on decades of innovation and experience in embedded Flash microcontroller (MCU) technology. It not only sets a new benchmark for flexibility and ease-of-use but also combines the performance and energy efficiency of the ARM® Cortex®-M0+ core with an optimized architecture and peripheral set. This truly differentiated general-purpose MCU family is ideal for many low-power, cost-sensitive industrial and consumer applications.
Key features include:
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You can learn more about the Atmel SAM D20 ARM-Based Microcontrollers by watching the video "Atmel - Introducing the All-New SAM D20 ARM-Based Microcontrollers".
Additionally, the KMX61G sensor fusion also runs on Atmel's 32-bit AVR UC3, and various low power Kionix accelerometers have been included in Atmel's AVR Studio® 6 Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
About Atmel: Atmel Corporation is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.
The new Bluetooth® low energy SensorTag from TI, featuring the Kionix KXTJ9 accelerometer, is designed to shorten the design time for Bluetooth app development from months to hours. The SensorTag kit is the first Bluetooth low energy development kit focusing on wireless sensor applications and it is the only development kit targeting smartphone app developers. More information on the TI SensorKit is available on our applications and examples page.
Kionix's EZ430-C7 Evaluation Board has been developed for use with TI's eZ430-F2013 MSP430 Development Board. This combination is ideally suited for the lowest-power, cost-sensitive application. This convenient USB form factor kit allows users to move quickly toward the creation of accelerometer-enabled functionality. The EZ430-C7 Evaluation Board holds Kionix's KXSC7-2050 accelerometer and plugs directly into an MSP430 Development Board, TI part number eZ430-F2013 (not included). A CD containing sample firmware for reading acceleration and step-by-step instructions is included.
The KXR94 Development Kit, a stand-alone development platform, includes the TI MSP430F149 MCU. The KXR94 tri-axis accelerometer product delivers industry-leading sensor performance, both electrically and mechanically. The KXR94 Development Kit includes a KXR94-2050 accelerometer, TI's MSP430F149 MCU, onboard battery, and memory. Both parts are available through Kionix at firstname.lastname@example.org.
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High mobility group (HMG) protein 1 contains two DNA binding motifs, called HMG1/2-boxes, linked with a linker region. The functional relationships between the two boxes and the mechanism of involvement of the linker region for effective binding of HMG1 were examined. The binding analyses of truncated HMG1 peptides with DNA indicated that the structural array of two boxes stabilizes the interaction of HMG1 with DNA. The mutation analyses of the linker region suggested that the region is equipped with tolerance for the deletion of a few amino acid residues to allow appropriate binding of the two boxes with DNA, and that the basic cluster in the linker sequence is in a position to interact with DNA. The existence of tolerance for the linker sequence was found to be conserved during the evolution of HMG1 protein homologues. A structural model for array of two boxes associating with DNA minor groove was constructed on the basis of the experimental results and energy minimization. The model proposes that the DNA binding region in HMG1 covers an 18 bp DNA region and induces its bending by about 140 degrees. The linker region may function to maintain the structural array of two HMG1/2-boxes by direct interaction with DNA.
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|21 May 2018
Reduction of a metapopulation genetic model to an effective one-island model(a)
1 Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies - 60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
2 Theoretical Physics Division, School of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Manchester Manchester M13 9PL, UK
Received: 18 February 2018
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We explore a model of metapopulation genetics which is based on a more ecologically motivated approach than is frequently used in population genetics. The size of the population is regulated by competition between individuals, rather than by artificially imposing a fixed population size. The increased complexity of the model is managed by employing techniques often used in the physical sciences, namely exploiting time-scale separation to eliminate fast variables and then constructing an effective model from the slow modes. We analyse this effective model and show that the predictions for the probability of fixation of the alleles and the mean time to fixation agree well with those found from numerical simulations of the original model.
PACS: 87.10.Mn – Stochastic modeling / 05.40.-a – Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion / 02.50.Ey – Stochastic processes
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Storey Estates are unique in the way they approach estate agency, so a key part of this project was to come up with a way to visually display the data behind their business, that they communicate to their customers.
So we needed to work with this in mind and make sure the Storey Estates website was a showcase of the company, enticing prospective vendors and landlords to enquire about their services.
Firstly, we brought in our good friends at Platform Brand from our partner network to work on the branding for the company. They are expert brand consultants and created a brand here that really has that prestigious and high-end feel to it, perfect for the target audience of the client.
With the design of the site, we kept it full width and impactful, using big photography shots, large and obvious call to actions and icons to communicate the various different abilities of the company.
The site was built with WordPress, the world’s most popular content management system. It’s incredibly flexible and we’ve made it possible for Ian and Alex at Storey Estates to login to the website and make changes themselves.
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For the diversity project, my chosen group of bacteria are the Thermophiles, more specifically the hyperthermophilic bacteria for which the optimal growing is achieved above 80 oC. These amazing creatures are able to survive in high temperature habitat, such as volcanic area, hot springs and geothermal vents. In such environments, enzymes of these organisms are able to work at as high temperature as 120 degree celsius. Especially interesting areas are the Black Smokers, found in deep sea near volcanically active regions of the Earth, where a lot of microbial activity has been observed.Isolation to study and fully understand mechanisms and roles of organism in their natural habitat is extremely important and critical step in research. However, the commonly used techniques for separating bacteria (plating on solid surface) can face some difficulties in the case of hyperthermophiles. Solidifying agents as agar can melt above 50 oC, therefore not suitable for plating in this case.
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Bacteria from collected samples can only survive if they can tolerate high temperature and hydrostatic pressure. These features are restricted to hyperthermophiles living in deep sea hydrothermal vents. The composition of the media is the following. The amount of materials are per liter of used distilled water: 25 g of NaCl2 g of MgSO40.
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Polycrystalline Solar Panel 140Wp, ideal for remote installations 12V, 12V or multiples. High quality at a very competitive price. Perfect for RVs, solar street lights, pumping ornamental fountains, security systems, etc.
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American Sterling Silver Hand Made Arts & Crafts Circular Serving Tray with a pie crust border by The Chicago Silver Company, c.1930.
This elegant and useful tray is inscribed ON THE BACK: Polly Wallace and is 11" diameter, weighing 539 grams or 17.3 ozs. Troy.
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Investigation of Au SAMs Photoclick Derivatization by PM-IRRAS
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In this work we present a clean one-step process for modifying headgroups of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on gold using photo-enabled click chemistry. A thiolated, cyclopropenone-caged strained alkyne precursor was first functionalized onto a flat gold substrate through self-assembly. Exposure of the cyclopropenone SAM to UV-A light initiated the efficient photochemical decarbonylation of the cyclopropenone moiety, revealing the strained alkyne capable of undergoing the interfacial strain-promoted alkyne-azide cycloaddition (SPAAC). Irradiated SAMs were derivatized with a series of model azides with varied hydrophobicity to demonstrate the generality of this chemical system for the modification and fine-tuning of the surface chemistry on gold substrates. SAMs were characterized at each step with polarization-modulation infrared reflection-absorption spectroscopy (PM-IRRAS) to confirm successful functionalization and reactivity. Furthermore, to showcase the compatibility of this approach with biochemical applications, cyclopropenone SAMs were irradiated and modified with azide-bearing cell adhesion peptides to promote human fibroblast cell adhesion, then imaged by live cell fluorescence microscopy. Thus, the “photoclick” methodology reported here represents an improved, versatile, catalyst-free protocol that allows for a high degree of control over the modification of material surfaces, with applicability in materials science as well as biochemistry. | [
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Nonlinear superhorizon perturbations in Hořava-Lifshitz gravity
We perform a fully nonlinear analysis of superhorizon perturbation in Hořava-Lifshitz gravity, based on the gradient expansion method. We present a concrete expression for the solution of gravity equations up to the second order in the gradient expansion, and prove that the solution can be extended to any order. The result provides yet another example for analogue of the Vainshtein effect: the nonlinear solution is regular in the limit and recovers general relativity coupled to dark matter at low energy. Finally, we propose a definition of nonlinear curvature perturbation in Hořava-Lifshitz gravity and show that it is conserved up to the first order in the gradient expansion.
The new theory of gravitation proposed recently by Hořava Horava:2009uw ; Mukohyama:2010xz is expected to be renormalizable and unitary. For this reason, it has been attracting significant amount of attention Charmousis:2009tc ; Koyama:2009hc ; Mukohyama:2009mz ; Mukohyama:2009gg. The theory is power-counting renormalizable because of the anisotropic scaling in the ultraviolet (UV),
with the dynamical critical exponent. Since this scaling is called Lifshitz scaling, the theory is often called Hořava-Lifshitz gravity.
Because of the anisotropic scaling (1), the time and the space in this theory must be treated separately. Thus, we must abandon the -dimensional diffeomorphism invariance. Instead, the fundamental symmetry of the theory is the invariance under the so-called foliation-preserving diffeomorphism:
which preserves the way the spacetime is foliated by constant-time hypersurfaces. Since this symmetry is smaller than the counterpart of general relativity i.e. the -dimensional diffeomorphism invariance, the structure of the action is less restrictive and allows more parameters. For example, the kinetic part of the action is a linear combination of and with arbitrary coefficients, where is the extrinsic curvature of the constant-time hypersurface and. Hence, the kinetic part can be written as
where is the reduced Planck mass and is an arbitrary parameter. While in general relativity the value of is fixed to unity due to the 4-dimensional diffeomorphism invariance, in Hořava-Lifshitz gravity any value of is consistent with the foliation-preserving diffeomorphism invariance.
In Hořava-Lifshitz gravity, in addition to the usual tensor gravitons, there is an extra physical degree of freedom called the scalar graviton Horava:2009uw. In order for the scalar graviton not to be a ghost, the regime should be excluded Charmousis:2009tc. Outside this forbidden interval, the scalar graviton has negative sound speed squared. Therefore, in order for the theory to be observationally viable, we need to impose the condition under which the associated long-distance instability does not show up Mukohyama:2010xz. The condition essentially says that must be sufficiently close to in the infrared (IR), and should be considered as a phenomenological constraint on properties of the renormalization group (RG) flow. Since the value of continuously changes by the RG flow, only the regime is allowed.
When is very close to, the scalar graviton gets strongly coupled Koyama:2009hc. If we adopt the usual metric perturbation method then we find that higher order terms in the time kinetic part of the action for the scalar graviton become larger. This indicates the breakdown of the perturbative expansion in the scalar graviton sector. Note that this does not necessarily imply the loss of predictability since all coefficients of infinite number of terms can be written in terms of finite parameters in the action if the theory is renormalizable. However, because of the breakdown of the perturbative expansion, we need to employ a more or less non-perturbative method to analyze the fate of the scalar graviton in the limit. Such an analysis was performed in Mukohyama:2010xz for spherically symmetric, static, vacuum configurations and it was shown that the limit is continuous and recovers general relativity. This may be considered as an analogue of the Vainshtein effect Vainshtein:1972sx.
The main purpose of this paper is to provide yet another example of the analogue of the Vainshtein effect in Hořava-Lifshitz gravity. For this purpose, we perform a fully nonlinear analysis of superhorizon cosmological perturbation, adopting the so-called gradient expansion method Salopek:1990jq. The result is obviously continuous in the limit and recovers general relativity coupled to dark matter.
We also propose a definition of nonlinear curvature perturbation in Hořava-Lifshitz gravity and show that it is conserved up to the first order in the gradient expansion.
The paper is organized as follows. In § II, we briefly review the basic equations in Hořava-Lifshitz gravity. In § III, we introduce the gradient expansion method in this theory and | [
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I am free and will not become a slave. This is what undeniable facts can lead to. Brave and free men may not be convinced, but instead, be challenged to rebel.
A fact is a thing that cannot be denied, but can be fought against. Even if we die, we have the right not to bow before any power. Fact is a well-known coercion or compulsion. Any theory can be thrown out and replaced by another that is more compatible to a personal ideology, but with facts you can either fight or submit to them.
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There is no other option. That is why the Lord has not made miracles a fact of our everyday life. They would force a person to make a choice. The miracle of the Holy Fire is repeated every year, but is not obtrusive because it is observed only by those who wish to see it. It is sent by God as a heavenly joy, to increase understanding, as a fatherly reminder, and as a confirmation for the doubting. For each person who has, in one way or another, come into contact with a miracle, it has had the power of a real fact and, consequently, to a certain extent has been an act of coercion unto faith and changes in their way of life, often quite radical.
The only gift that a grateful man can give God is reciprocal filial love. But love can only be given or received freely. If even we can understand this, then the Lord God — all the more so. That is why He does not force Himself upon us, does not spiritually coerce us. He who is ready to ask is not far from love. Some say, "Show me a sign and I will believe.
The Lord does not perform miracles so that people would believe in Him. God does not need anyone to believe in Him, He needs only that they would love Him. And not because He cannot exist without human love, but because man will never rise from the earth, he will never reach the Kingdom if he does not learn to love — to love his Creator, his neighbor and brother, because love is the only source of Eternal Life.
Therefore, miracles surround a person who believes and loves God on all sides. They are as real to him as the physical world.get link
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And if a person reads about, or even sees, how an ascetic walks on the sea as if it was dry land, in order to pick up an icon that had miraculously appeared there, then, for him, it is as much reality as when he is standing on a road and does not sink. Of course, every miracle is a fact that reveals the innermost, precious life of the human soul, and a person does not always find it necessary or helpful to tell others, fearing to be misunderstood or laughed at. For the Lord has broken the laws of the material world for his sake, condescending to his trouble or weakness.
But telling others about the experiencing of a miracle may be helpful, sometimes even necessary, not only in the framework of the family or church, but on a wider scale. When human will suddenly defies the Divine Providence of God, He must sometimes find some means to make a mass of people understand immediately.
Only a biased researcher would consider this historical fact anything other than a miracle. There are many similar miracles in our history. A recent miracle was the fall of the Soviet government. Anyone who was well acquainted with the Soviet system of guarding the safety of the government, will undoubtedly consider this a miracle. It seems that God has his own plan for our Motherland. In this way, for the Orthodox person, miracles are just as real a manifestation of life as any other manifestation.
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This is all providentially given to us by God. Some of us need material help, some of us need relief from physical sufferings, while someone needs enlightenment, encouragement to examine their relationship to life — and right before their eyes a Holy icon begins to exude oil. Every miracle of God has its particular good purpose, and for this reason an Orthodox person considers it a sin to seek a miracle for the sake of the miracle itself — for the satisfaction of his own curiosity. If the supernatural happens in the life of a believer, an appearance of light or an Angel during prayer, for example, Orthodox | [
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Creso (' Croesus') is an opera seria in 3 acts with music by Antonio Sacchini, set to an Italian libretto by Gioacchino Pizzi after Book I of the Histories by Herodotos. The opera was first performed on 4 November 1765 at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples. The libretto was a popular one that had been first set by Niccolò Jommelli (Rome, 1757).
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Installation of systemRegular installation mode： Install the sensor on device consist of tubulation directly, install the sensor on the pipe line directly, bear the pressure from inner flow and flush of flow. Integrated pipeline, make a integration of pipe and measure device, the same problem as above exsit, and operation of pipeline need to arrange pipe direction and position. Defect exsit, install electrochemical electrode as temperature and pressure thermotechnical electrode, fast flow in pipeline, big volume of water flow form faster soaked separated out or poisoning to electrolyte inside the electrode, the measure value of electrode can not be stable; the variation of pressure inside the pipe is big, the life of electrode will become shorter under positive/negative pressure happens, the correct methord is a proper measure environment for the electrochemical electrode is needed.
Installation of the system： Use P33 flow adjustment integration device, make a slot at near process that need measure, install small sized service valve, connect with 1/4″small pipe to P33 flow adjustment integration device, the exsit of device balance with pressure atmosphere, only need small volume of representative samples flow through the electrode.
Use P34 flow adjustment integration device, the volume of flow is big in pool system, make P34 flow adjustment device stick or screw install on the mount fitting of pipe, adjust sample flow volume through needle valve on the device, make the flow volume at the exsit 200~400ml/min, if there is a seeper slot make the water flow back or give up. The pressure at the exsit is same as pressure atmosphere, there will no effection to electrode.
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Glad Lake is 70.4 hectares with a maximum depth of 39.9 meters and a mean depth of 10.8 meters. Glad Lake has 13 developed cottages and is in close proximity to 76 daily and 29 seasonal campsites within the Wellman Lake Provincial Campground. Targetable fish species present at Glad are arctic char, lake trout and northern pike. This deep clear waterbody has offered different angling opportunities over the years with trophy trout (lake, rainbow, char) and pike. Pike angling is best shortly after ice out in the shallow warmer bays. Angling for the lake trout can be challenging, but with a fish-finder, anglers have a chance at targeting them.
In 2017, arctic char were re-introduced to diversify angling opportunities in the area. To increase stocking success, an annual pike transfer program has been in place since 2015. More information on this can be found under the “Research” page. Angling facilities present are an established boat launch with dock, fishing dock with bench, filleting station, parking and informative signage.
Other great amenities nearby are at Wellman Lake Lodge which provides 5 lakefront fully-modern rental cabins, full-service RV sites, boat/canoe/paddleboat rentals, laundromat, restaurant, convenience/grocery store, gas and much more. Glad Lake being positioned within the Wellman Lake Provincial Campground provides access to tennis courts, large beach area, playground, swimming area, parking, modern and non-modern washrooms, hiking trail, full-service campground and so much more. More information on all services available within the campground can be found on the “Learn More” page under Manitoba Parks.
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- Potuluri, P; Gopinathan, U; Adleman, J; Brady, D, Lensless sensor system using a reference structure.,
Optics Express, vol. 11 no. 8
pp. 965-974, ISSN 1094-4087 [doi]
(last updated on 2019/11/13)
We describe a reference structure based sensor system for tracking the motion of an object. The reference structure is designed to implement a Hadamard transformation over a range of angular perspectives. We implemented a reference structure with an angular resolution of 5(o) and a field of view of 40(o).
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In the force measurement of protein-protein interaction, proteins are usually attached to microbeads, so the coated beads serve as both handles and force transducers. Due to the short interaction distance between proteins, the beads are usually close enough to each other. When dual-beam optical tweezers and quadrant photodiode detector are used to investigate the interaction of proteins, it is found that the signal of detected beads is greatly affected by adjacent beads. Analysis reveals that the contribution of two beads to the quadrant detector signal is independent. A method for extracting the real interaction signal from a disturbed one is presented. Based on this method, interaction between microtubules and AtMAP65-1 is measured. The results show that this method is useful for measuring short-distance interaction with the precision of piconewton and nanometer scales.
In force calibration, when triangular-wave input is exerted on the piezoelectric-driven substage, there is a damped oscillation superposed on the square-wave movement of the trapped bead in our experiments. This will bring about instability for well trapping bead and become the noise source of the bead signal. Consequently, the superposed vibration will influence the precision and the range of force that can be calibrated. In order to analyze derivation of the oscillation and solve it, a model of equivalent oscillator is put forward. Based on this model, we calculate the initial amplitude of oscillation and frequency spectra of the movement of trapped bead, which is well in agreement with the experimental one. We apply sinusoidal-wave input substituted for triangular one to the substage, as a result, oscillation disturbance is avoided effectively, so the trapping stability of optical trap increases and the range of calibrated force has been extended greatly. | [
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What does High Dynamic Range exactly mean? To understand High Dynamic Range, you need to understand Dynamic Range first. Now that we are clear on what EVS is, we can talk about the Dynamic Range in terms of Exposure Value Steps (If you missed Part I of this series, you might want to read Understanding Exposure Value Steps first).
In photography the Dynamic Range is the difference between the darkest and brightest part of a scene. Some scenes have a bigger difference (brighter or darker areas) than others do, they have a higher dynamic range.
Imagine a scene with some really dark shadows, like under trees, and some really bright sunlit areas and the Sun itself included (like the photo above). If you take a photo of this scene, your camera will leave some areas either completely white or completely black. This is because the dynamic range is incredibly high. The difference in the intensity of the light is huge and a camera can not record it all in one photo. Infact, the human eye is much better at that.
How much light a camera can capture, from the darkest area to the brightest area is called the Dynamic Range of the camera and it is measured in Exposure Value Steps or EVS.
Not two brands or camera models has got the same dynamic range and the difference from camera to camera is quite big. In the end it comes down to, how sensible to light the sensor inside the camera is, but also how the camera uses the sensor. Two camera models using the same sensor, might not have the same performance.
If you have a scene and you can’t get a good shot of it, without blowing either the highlights or the shadows, you can extend the dynamic range, by shooting two additional photos, one darker and one brighter.
Now you have three photos, including one to cover the highlights better and one to cover the shadows better. These must be merged using a piece of software. And this new merged photo is the High Dynamic Range photo. A photo that has extended the native dynamic range of the camera.
Let’s say, that you shoot the dark one at exposure compensation -2 and the bright one at exposure compensation +2. This way you extend the cameras limited dynamic range by 4 EVS, (that is -2 in the dark end and +2 in the bright one).
Three exposure bracketed shots at -2, 0 and +2.
A camera has a native dynamic range. My Fuji Finepix x100 has got a dynamic range of 12.4 EVS, while my Nikon D800 has got a dynamic range of 14.4. The Canon 5D Mark III only has got 11.7 EVS in the dynamic range. All cameras are different.
But what does this mean? Let’s stick to the example of -2, 0 and +2.
In case of the Canon 5D Mark III, then it has got a dynamic range of 11.7 EVS, the total dynamic range will then be 11.7 EVS +4 EVS (2 EVS extra for dark and 2 EVS extra for the bright exposure) = 15.7 EVS. That’s an increase of the dynamic range covered of 34%!
The Nikon D800 will be 14.4 EVS + 4 EVS = 18.4 EVS. An increase of approx. 28%.
Sony A7R is 14.1 EVS + 4 EVS = 18.1 EVS. An increase of approx. 28%.
As you can see from these three high end cameras mentioned, even high end cameras from leading camera brands are very different. Canon in general has got less dynamic range, than Sony and Sony has less than Nikon. And this pattern goes all the way to entry level cameras.
How do you find out about such things? Well, I always find my information on specific cameras at www.dxomark.com. They have an extensive database of sensor tests and it is very likely that you will find exactly your camera there too.
And if you are in the market for a new camera, and haven’t chosen brand yet, this is something you seriously should take into consideration, before choosing your brand.
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) options are important!
As an HDR photographer, you are very interested in what options you have for bracketing your shots. How many shots can you bracket? Can you do it on a timer or remote control? How many EVS can you have between your shots?
This is really important stuff for the HDR photographer!
While the Canon 5D Mark III, from the example above, is the camera with the lowest dynamic range, it does have the most flexible bracketing system of the three and it it can cover more dynamic range, than any of the others. It allows 7 shots of up to 3 EVS between each shot.
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Last week, the price of oil surpassed $100 per barrel, a milestone that hasn’t been seen in nearly eight years, in response to Russia’s offensive against Ukraine. This has a major influence on gas prices for fossil fuel companies, and the American Petroleum Institute’s President and CEO, Mike Sommers, said that it’s time to focus on American energy leadership.
The API is one of the nation’s biggest gas and oil industry groups, representing roughly 600 energy firms. After condemning the invasion, Sommers noted the crucial role that U.S. oil and natural gas producers play in supporting European allies with access to affordable and dependable energy.
He added: “With both geopolitical tensions and energy costs rising, American energy leadership can serve as a stabilizing force while strengthening global energy security. Our industry is committed to working with the administration to do everything possible to minimize any impacts on U.S. consumers while supporting our allies overseas.”
Meanwhile, another industry group, the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) also emphasized the importance of strengthening domestic production to help America and its allies.
IPAA COO Jeff Eshelman said: “The United States has shown its global energy dominance over the past decade. Unfortunately, this has been threatened by the current Administration’s policies against domestic natural gas and oil production.”
He added that producing natural gas and oil at home means America won’t need to depend on oil imports from “unfriendly countries.” He also said that upping our domestic energy production could provide “freedom from hostile nations” for people around the world.
Biden immediately went to work fighting fossil fuels when he got into office. He has halted the Keystone XL oil pipeline, abandoned an Alaskan oil drilling project and taken steps to ban new drilling leases for federal land. He has also made it more difficult for utilities to get natural gas projects approved.
Unfortunately, for most of 2021, Russia provided more oil to America than any country except for Canada. Federal projections show the U.S moving from being a net exporter of total energy in 2019 and a net oil exporter in 2020 to a net importer of crude oil this year thanks to Biden’s policies.
The effects are already being felt at the pump, with the price of gas rising to $3.61 on Monday, which is 8 cents over the average of $3.532 a week earlier and 90 cents more than the average of $2.71 noted a year ago. In California, drivers are paying the nation’s highest prices for gas at an average of $4.827.
West Texas intermediate crude rose to $99.10 per barrel and international standard Brent crude hit a seven-year high of over $104 per barrel.
With more than 70 percent of American retail goods being transported by truck, the rising gas prices will raise the costs of numerous products for consumers. In addition, sustained high oil prices can impact the prices of many goods thanks to the use of petroleum byproducts for plastic packaging and labels.
Biden chose to preserve access to Russian energy when announcing sanctions against Russia, which means Russian oil and natural gas will continue to flow freely for now. However, many believe that excluding an industry that is so essential to the Russian economy from sanctions doesn’t send the right message to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa) said that leaving oil and gas out of the sanctions will not stop Putin from additional aggression.
“The administration is intentionally leaving the biggest industry in Russia’s economy virtually untouched,” he said. “The sanctions imposed on Russian banks, while welcome, may not isolate the Russian financial system from international activity. That’s why the U.S. should impose crippling sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas sector.”
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LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar rose, the yen fell to its lowest levels in ten months, and the euro and pound held firm at their lowest levels in about three months, thanks to investors’ bets on the strength of the US economy, which was also confirmed by US economic data. latest data.
In internal trading, the yuan reached its lowest levels in 16 years against the dollar, affected by difficulties in the real estate sector, consumer spending, and slow credit growth.
At around 17.45, the dollar index rose 0.15% to 105.016, having reached a six-month high following yesterday’s data that highlighted an unexpected acceleration in the US services sector in August.
Weekly unemployment claims in the US unexpectedly fell to 216,000, the lowest level since February, from 229,000 the previous week, in data released today.
The euro, which is sensitive to the direction of the Chinese market, lost 0.2% to $1.0709, after falling yesterday to its lowest levels since June.
The dollar recorded a new high of 147.875 yen, its highest level since last November.
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There has been a lot of speculation around the kind of outfits Bollywood celebrities will wear to Cannes this year. Everyone is waiting to see the largerthan-life gowns and uber cool suits. Kangana Ranaut, who will be seen for a second time at Cannes red carpet wants to go desi. Along with her stylist Ami Patel, the Queen actress has decided to wear a saree made from "the forgotten weaves" and "rich fabrics" of India. Amidst an intense shoot schedule for Panga, the actress - who will represent Grey Goose at Cannes - found time to pair up with Falguni and Shane Peacock to create the dramatic ensemble which will reflect the theme Live Victoriously.
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English translation of Classic Latin text with notes, introduction, glossary of key terms..An outstanding translation of the complete poem which adheres faithfully to the text, with poetic force, accuracy, and humanitas. Includes intro, notes, outline and a glossary of philosophical terms cross-referenced to use throughout the poem.
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Using Modbus gateway a modbus device can be monitored and controlled from a mobile phone.
What is a modbus mobile gateway?
A Modbus mobile gateway is a device that connects Modbus devices to a mobile network, allowing you to control and monitor the devices from a mobile phone or other mobile device. Modbus mobile gateways typically provide a local interface (such as Ethernet or USB) for connecting to the Modbus devices, and a mobile interface (such as GSM or CDMA) for connecting to the mobile network.
Modbus mobile gateways can be used in a variety of applications, including remote monitoring and control, asset tracking, and telemetry. They allow you to access Modbus devices from anywhere with a mobile connection, and can be used to send and receive Modbus commands and data from your mobile phone or other mobile device.
Some features that you may find in a Modbus mobile gateway include:
- Support for multiple Modbus protocols (such as Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU)
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More than 100,000 metric tons of oil carried by an Iranian tanker that sunk on Jan. 14 in the East China Sea could endanger nearby fisheries and marine life immediately and for years to come, researchers say. But with many details of the wreck still unknown, it is too early to predict the effects with any certainty.
The tanker Sanchi was carrying 136,000 metric tons of ultralight crude oil called condensate when it collided with a Chinese cargo ship on Jan. 6. The Sanchi burned until it sank eight days later in 115 meters of water. All 32 crew members of the tanker are presumed dead.
Condensate is a volatile type of oil similar to gasoline that is used to make jet fuel and other products. It is highly toxic to marine life. To transport the condensate payload, the Sanchi was likely running on bunker fuel: a heavy, tarlike, viscous substance that is less toxic than condensate but much more persistent in the environment.
Authorities don’t know how much of the ship’s cargo and fuel burned up in the fire or evaporated or how much is now leaking into surrounding waters.
China’s State Oceanic Administration, which has been monitoring the spill by ship, plane, and satellite, said satellite images showed four discrete oil slicks with a total area of 101 km2 near the wreck site on Jan. 17. On Jan. 18, however, the reported spill area had shrunk to 21 km2 in three slicks.
China plans to survey the wreck with underwater robots, according to China’s Ministry of Transport. In other ship accidents, robots have been used to plug leaks and eventually help recover oil still on the ship, says Doug Helton, regional operations supervisor for the Emergency Response Division at the U.S. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, which is not involved in the response to this spill. The Sanchi would be more likely to leak heavily if it broke up before sinking or if it landed upright, Helton says. If it remained in one piece and capsized “like an upside-down glass,” it might hold some of its contents until they could be recovered.
The condensate and bunker fuel would likely have very different potential fates and impacts on the marine environment. “The analogy I use is that if you spill some gasoline when you’re loading up your lawn mower, it evaporates over the next couple of hours or day. But if you spill some motor oil when you’re changing the oil in your car, there’s a sheen in your driveway for weeks,” Helton says.
Condensate, which is buoyant and highly soluble in water, contains a mixture of hydrocarbons, including aromatics like benzene and toluene along with straight-chain, branched, and cyclic alkanes, says Christopher Reddy of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Condensate’s properties make it difficult to contain and clean up because it can’t be skimmed and many sorbents won’t retain such light material, he says.
In the short term, the condensate could dissolve in the water column and create a plume that could damage or kill marine organisms, especially those in their early life stages, says Deborah P. French-McCay, an oil spill expert at RPS Group, an environmental and energy consulting firm. According to Greenpeace East Asia, the spill area is a spawning ground for bluefin leatherjacket and swordtip squid and a wintering ground for seafood species including hairtail, yellow croaker, chub mackerel, and blue crab. Marine mammals also use it as a migratory pathway.
However, the impact of the condensate would most likely be short-lived. That’s because it can rise through the water column and evaporate at the surface or be dispersed and diluted by ocean mixing, especially in windy conditions like those shown in pictures of the response, Helton says. Eventually, some of the condensate would also be degraded by microbes and light.
The bunker fuel is less acutely toxic than condensate, but it is heavier, more viscous and sticky, and more persistent in the environment. It could cover wildlife in oil and eventually wash up on shorelines as tar balls, with results similar to those from the Exxon Valdez and Deepwater Horizon spills.
However, according to a Reuters report, the tanker may have been carrying only 1,000 metric tons of bunker fuel, compared with the 136,000 metric tons of condensate. And the bunker fuel may not come to the surface; if temperatures are below about 10 °C on the seafloor, the fuel could stay there, says Peter Hodson of Queen’s University—although fuel on the seafloor could still affect marine life.
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OPI: Shrek Forever After Collection
With Shrek The Final Chapter in theatres May 21st, OPI created a summer collection of bright colours dedicated to the film. The collection consists of 6 colours, all of which are related to the characters in the film. I loved the other Shrek films and cannot wait for this one to come out!
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- Funky Donkey: What could be funnier than a dark purple?
- What's with the Cattitude: A bit arrogant blue
- Rumple's Wiggin': Lavender this is a keeper
- Shrek the Who Are You: A brilliant green colour that stands for something
- Ogre-the-top Blue: The biggest, best ever bright blue
- Fiercely Fiona: Green you should not make jokes about
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Little has been heard directly from the delectable screen princess Funke Akindele and how she manages to transcend challenges to reach the height of her current success until now.Dudu-Afric-ah! brings you Funke Akindele, the talented actress behind the Jenifa brand as she gives the viewers an insight on her spouse, working in Nollywood, creating ‘Jenifa’,what her future holds, and a whole lot more.
Dudu-Afric-ah! is a fresh, urban and afrocentric series under the TelAfric and Dudunorth umbrella aimed at promoting African based talent to people around the world.Our first season focuses on interviews with Individuals or groups of Nigerian talent.
Other artists featured in the series include, Lynxx, Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs, Lami, ill Rhymz, and host of others!
TelAfric Television Network is the fastest growing African/Caribbean Television network in North America. Ever since its inception in July 2011, TelAfric, still in its momentous growth phase has gained close to 9000 subscribers amounting to 36000 viewers on a daily basis.
All interviews were shot and edited by the acclaimed Jimi Tones of the ‘Red Cap Chiefs’ collective.
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Do it yourself Canvas
DIY Canvas Art: Spray paint a canvas gold, tape down a design, then paint with another color.
Use a canvas on a hinge to cover an alarm panel or fuse box! Brilliant!!
Canvas letters as wall art (and an incredible story!)
1) Paint the canvas all crazy like 2) Use painter's tape to create a herringbone pattern with some missing 3) Paint over the canvas in white 4) Remove tape and voila!
LOVE canvas art from Polka Dots and Daisies. #homedecor #wallart #art #gallerywall
Paint a bench, wall, and shelf the same color to make it look like a built-in.
Love love this! Paint your own monogram!
Stencil on burlap, then pinned to painted wood.
Love!! I want a yellow flower to match my master bed room!!
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It will soon be much easier to research the paths of immigrants who arrived in Lowell, thanks to a project spearheaded by History Prof. Robert Forrant and Asst. Prof. Ingrid Hess of Art & Design. With the help of a team of UML students, they have gathered and curated hundreds of photographs, videos and essays, building a unique website that is designed to make it easier for teachers, students, academics and researchers to access a historically significant part of Lowell’s DNA—the arrival of waves of immigrants calling the city their new home.
The professors’ efforts recently got a boost with a $12,500 grant from Mass Humanities, an independent programming and funding organization. The website, which will be called the Library of New England Immigration, will be officially unveiled in the coming months and will be part of the UMass Lowell Library’s online resources. Initially, it will focus on Lowell immigration, especially over the past 50 years, but it will broaden to include all of New England over time, says Forrant. | [
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The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from chief meteorologist Steve Caporizzo and meteorologist Matt Mackie:
Another warm day across the News 10 region – 64 in Albany! Not only did we break the record high for the day… we crushed it! Not often do you you see a new mark set by a margin of 9 degrees.
A little more history could be made overnight. We are forecasting a low of only 45 degrees – that would be a record high minimum temperature for the day! Wind gradually ease through the overnight period.
We’re mild and spring-like yet again on Thursday, with highs in the upper 50’s for many. In Albany, the daily record high is 61 degrees, so we won’t quite make history if our forecast holds. But compared to the average high of 36, it’ll feel downright balmy.
Expect more clouds as the day goes on. We could wind up with a few showers late afternoon and into the evening. A bit of heavier rain (with a chance for a couple rumble of thunder if you can believe it) is possible early Friday morning as a cold front sweeps through.
That will of course usher in colder air along with some gusty winds. Temperatures fall from the 50’s in the morning to the 40’s and then the 30’s by the afternoon. By Saturday morning, we’ll be feeling like February for a change – lows in the teens! Afternoon highs are seasonable, in the upper 30’s.
Sunday we’re back to mild air, with a high of 50 and partly cloudy skies. President’s Day on Monday looks a bit cloudy, with only a chance shower. We finish on a cooler, but still seasonably mild note – highs around 40 for Tuesday and Wednesday
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Garden Route Safaris
Along the south coast of South Africa lies the Garden Route, boasting some of the country’s most exquisite coastline and several Garden Route Safari destinations. The long stretch of coastline is known for its picturesque beaches, lagoons, and coves as well as indigenous forests, extraordinary flora, and majestic mountain ranges. The game reserves along the Garden Route are found nestled on the foot of the Langeberg and the Outeniqua mountain ranges and offer magnificent views and wildlife. Garden Route safaris take place on game reserves which are not as populated as those of the Kruger National Park or Eastern Cape. Although these game reserves are not as populated, Garden Route safaris still offer a unique setting and fantastic Big 5 safari experiences including walking safaris and horseback safaris. Hiking, mountain biking, and picnics in the bush can also be enjoyed as part of your safari experience.
Garden Route safari lodges include a range of luxurious 4- and 5-star options with the opportunity at Gondwana Tented Camp to embark on a unique hands-on safari conservation experience. The 3, or 5-day conservation programs allow guests to submerge themselves in the wild at the eco-friendly, solar-powered tented camp for an authentic safari encounter. The Garden Routes 300-kilometre (190-mile) stretch of beautiful coastline and mountain ranges is a hub of exciting adventure activities. Combined with breath-taking Big 5 sightings and the malaria-free area, Garden Route safaris provides the perfect setting for families, honeymooners, solo travellers, and adventurists.
The Garden Route is a malaria-free safari area.
The Garden Route is a 300-kilometre (190 mile) stretch of coastline on the south-east of South Africa extending from the Western Cape to the border of the Eastern Cape.
Garden Route Game reserves are a 30- to 90-minute drive from George, or a 3.5- to 4.5-hour drive from Cape Town on the scenic N2 highway through the Garden Route.
Fly from all major centres in South Africa to George airport.
- Cape Town to George: 50 minutes
- Johannesburg to George: 2 hours
- Durban to George: 1 hour 50 minutes
Garden Route game reserves are not as populated or large as those of the Kruger National Park or Eastern Cape but offer a magnificent setting, intimate experience, and great Big 5 safari experiences. Besides the chance of seeing big African cats, you will also see plenty of elephant, Cape buffalo, giraffe, zebra, varieties of antelope, hippo, and warthog to name but a few.
- The long stretch of coastline is known for its picturesque beaches, lagoons, and coves as well as indigenous forests, extraordinary flora, and majestic mountain ranges.
- See whales, dolphins, and great white sharks on-route.
- The Garden Route is known for a host of adventure and nature activities.
Reason to go:
- The Garden Route is a great family safari destination as well as a superb location for honeymooners.
- Nature-lovers, adventurists, and adrenaline junkies will not be short of activities in this superb natural playground.
We have some fantastic specials offers including PAY STAY deals, Honeymoon offers and discounted rates available for both international travellers and SA residents. View all specials on our specials page here: special offers
Botlierskop Village Lodge
Garden Route Game lodge
Gondwana Kwene Lodge
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Botlierskop Main Lodge
Gondwana Tented Eco Camp
Botlierskop Luxury Bush Villas
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Can't Find What You Looking For?
Visiting such a diverse country necessitates some expertise to determine which area, lodge and transport will suit you best. Whether you are a family, couple or traveling solo, we’ll guide you to the perfect place for an incredible safari experience
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Bhutan is a profoundly Buddhist nation wedged between India and China’s Tibet autonomous region and splendidly concealed in the deep valleys of eastern Himalayas. It enjoys a reputation of an attainable paradise on planet earth and it is a destination not to be missed for any reasons especially if your influence will contribute significantly to the measure of Gross National Happiness.
As Bhutan rapidly develops to accommodate modern changes and even with innovative projects to protect its natural and cultural heritage, change is inevitableundeniably sweeping the country and even places that were not previously visited via car are currently easily accessible.
This does not mean that adventure is impossible on a tour of Bhutan, with its soaring mountains, lush valleys and winding rivers that crisscross this beautiful country. Bhutan is a land full of intriguing religious tales and on the valley of Paro it is no different. It is where every adventurous soul should explore starting from the massive Rinpung Dzong, the national museum and the breath taking Tigers Nest Monastery. In Bhutan you can expect to see the biggest Buddha statues in the world and witness the most spontaneous religious festivals.(image by Jagadip Singh)
In a country that has only one paved road, the only other option for exploration is trekking, this calls for adventure in the most remote areas of the Himalayas which boasts of some of the most challenging treks in the world. An adventurous trek through to the Himalayas takes you through dense forests, alpine lakes, mountain villages and ancient monasteries each with a story to tell.
Oman is one of the countries around the Arabian Gulf that has surprisingly remained peaceful despite its warring neighbors and has embraced modern world and still retaining its traditional cultural roots. It is safe, progressive and welcoming which means it should not be missed on any Asian trip.
It is a roughly the size of Italy with most of its population choosing to stay along its lengthy coastline. On any visit to Oman (try Corinthian’s Oman holidays), its capital city of Muscat should not be missed which boldly displays its contrasts of the past and the future in its modern metropolis and still preserves its old fashioned districts of Muttrah and Old Muscat.
Aside from its city of contrasts Oman has a lot to offer in terms of adventure, from the craggy heights of the Western Hajar mountains to the sleepy Batinah coast lined up with endless fishing villages and date palms and to the magnificent golden dunes of the Wahiba Desert, it offers an irresistible playground for adventure seekers.(image by walter callens)
The sandy dunes of the Wahiba Desert offer a paradise for extreme adventurous activities such as snowboarding, of course without the snow and also quad biking to the highest of the dunes. The gorgeous coastline formed by the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman is another destination that is full of exciting marine activities such as sailing, game fishing, kayaking, water skiing and jet skiing. The mountainous regions of Oman are ideal for camping, hiking through the highs and lows of the historic mountains of Oman past impressive villages and canyoning which includes abseiling and scrambling over and around rocks. The Majilis Al Jinn Cave and the Snake Gorge are the ideal places for this adrenaline rushing adventure. If all these sound like your cup of hibiscus tea, this is the place to be for your next Asian adventure.
China is the world’s third largest country after Russia and Canada and the most populous in the planet whose contribution to science and technology is undeniably significant. After 40 years of tumultuous introspection, it is finally one of the world’s economic super powers and is helping shape the world’s future.
The rapid pace of growth and the retaining of ancient architecture combined with rich culture and superb sceneries are some of the reasons why China should not be missed out on a tour of Asia.
The landscape of China is defined by its futuristic cities such as Beijing, crisscrossed by mighty rivers such as Yangzhou and highlighted by the gigantic expanse of the remote deserts and high mountains.(image by Torsten Heider)
However China is not only always about history, palaces, temples, cities and food. It is a place of numerous adventurous activities that will blow your mind. The Tiger Leaping Gorge is breathtaking in scale and magnitude and the deepest in the world, it is a place for extreme hiking through villages and rugged cliffs. (don’t forget your travel insurance!)
Trekking along the Great Wall of China is also a great way to experience the past and motoring along the Sichuan Tibet Highway is an exciting adventure that leads you to discover a different side of China away from the futuristic skylines.
Related post: 7 Unique Dishes of Asia
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Characteristics of the 55 Largest Public Elementary and Secondary School Districts in the United States: 1987-88. Survey Report.
This report focuses on the 55 largest public elementary and secondary school districts, measured by the number of students in membership, for the school year 1987-88. Information was analyzed from the 1987-88 school year Common Core of Data (CCD) series collected annually by the National Center for Education Statistics. The following summary findings are included: (1) the largest school districts are located in many parts of the country, but are mainly in the eastern third of the United States or in the sunbelt; (2) the 55 largest districts comprise less than 1 percent of all school districts but serve 17 percent of the total public elementary and secondary school population; (3) one district serves an entire state, some districts are coterminous with major cities, and other districts are located adjacent to major cities; (4) enrollments range from 939,900 to 57,100 students; (5) socioeconomic status, based on the percentage of students eligible for free lunch programs, ranges from 3 percent to 73 percent; (6) the racial/ethnic composition varies considerably, with three districts over 90 percent White, four districts predominantly Black, three districts predominantly Hispanic, and two districts in which Asian and Pacific Islanders are the norm. Statistical data are included on three graphs and nine tables. A list of the 500 largest public school districts in the United States and outlying areas for 1987-88 is appended. (FMW)
Descriptors: Elementary Schools, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment, Institutional Characteristics, Public Schools, Racial Composition, School Demography, School District Size, School Districts, School Statistics, Secondary Schools, Statistical Analysis, Student Characteristics
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Toronto police say three men have been injured, one critically, after they were shot in a parked vehicle at a downtown residential parking lot late Tuesday.
Insp. Katherine Stephenson told reporters emergency crews were called to the lot on Oak Street, east of Parliament Street and just south of Gerrard Street East, at around 11:30 p.m.
Stephenson told reporters four people were sitting inside the running car at the time of the shooting and three ended up being struck.
She said a man in his 60s was taken by paramedics to a hospital in critical condition. Two other men were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
“We’re still in the process of reviewing video and doing interviews (with witnesses),” Stephenson said early Wednesday, noting there are multiple surveillance cameras in the area.
The canine and forensics units were called in to assist with the investigation.
Stephenson encouraged anyone with information to call police at 416-808-5100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.
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‘The scheme will bring a huge range of benefits’: Third crossing nears key milestone
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A decision on whether to build a long-awaited third crossing as part of a nationally significant project will be known in the next few weeks.
The progress of a third crossing over Lake Lothing in Lowestoft is approaching a crucial stage, and behind the scenes work is continuing to ensure that construction will be ready to go in the new year.
The new Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, will decide on whether to grant or refuse development consent for the much-needed crossing to be built - with a final decision to be known in early December.
Waveney MP Peter Aldous said: "By early December we should receive the planning decision to build the bridge from the new Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps.
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Mr Aldous said that at an event at OrbisEnergy Centre in Lowestoft in June, more than 100 people heard how their businesses could be involved in the supply chain for the project as they were given an update on the progress of the crossing.
Mr Aldous said: "There has also been activity in local schools and over the last few months Nexus Engineering have been visiting Year 5 pupils at a number of primary schools in the Lowestoft area to tell them all about the Third Crossing project.
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Mr Aldous added: "The scheme will bring a huge range of benefits to Lowestoft and the wider region.
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Mark Buehrle drank beer during 2005 World Series game he pitched in
Baseball players have been known to let themselves go in the clubhouse on occasion and pop open a cold one, especially on days when they’re not in the lineup. From the mythical stories of Babe Ruth hitting 714 home runs on a steady diet of hot dogs and beer to the more recent tales of players like Jon Lester and also Roger Clemens and Jason Giambi enjoying a brew, we have heard these for years. It is a practice that is purportedly most common amongst starting pitchers enjoying an off-day. Well apparently, Blue Jays lefty Mark Buehrle took the tradition and brought it to the World Series.
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In the midst of a 5-5 deadlock in the 7th inning, Buehrle approached Cooper, styrofoam cup in hand.
“I look in it, there’s a beer in there,” Cooper told SportsTalk Live. “It wasn’t uncommon for guys on the 2005 staff, the starters when they weren’t pitching, to enjoy a cocktail from time to time.”
Buehrle then asked if the team needed him to pitch, to which Cooper replied, “Heck no, we’re trying to win this game. We don’t want you in it.”
What Cooper didn’t envision was that the game would go 14 innings, leaving Buehrle as the last available pitcher for the White Sox. Nursing a two-run lead in the bottom of the 14th, Damaso Marte put the tying run on base and sure enough, Buehrle was summoned to record the final out.
“No telling how many beers he had before that,” quipped Cooper. Nevertheless, Buehrle got Adam Everett to pop out after throwing just three pitches, and he picked up the alcohol-fueled save. In a Game 3 of the World Series to boot. The White Sox would go onto complete the sweep in Game 4 to claim The Commissioner’s Trophy.
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What do we learn from history? Often I think we learn very little.
What will our children say when they look back at the history of our generation? My last post on climate change generated a number of comments on climate change – and it got me wondering, will our children ask why we did not do more? Here in Ireland, as in many countries throughout the world, young people, following the example set by Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, have been going out on strike and having marches demanding government action on climate change. I was stuck by some of the words on their placards;
“I am sure the dinosaurs thought they had time too.”
“If you don’t act like adults, we will.”
“To do good, you actually have to do something!”
I think the young people are right. What ever happens it is going to affect them more than us. Even if the scientist have got it all wrong (which personally I don’t think they have), any changes we make now to improve the current state of the world can only be positive. Here are just a couple of examples:
- Using less energy helps us save money
- More renewable energy helps reduce pollution
- Walking and cycling reduces traffic jams and improves air quality
- Eating more locally grown food is good for our local economy
- Eating more vegetables is good for our health
What have we got to loose?
I would recommend Greta Thunberg’s TED talk for anyone who is interested.
In the past few years our own neighbourhood has experienced floods due to rivers busting their banks;
We’ve had snow in March;
And exceptionally mild winter’s leading to early springs.
You may say all these things are just vagaries of our Irish weather, but there is no doubt that these extremes in weather events are becoming more common. For now though we are still blessed with a beautiful green landscape that Ireland is famed for. But how will species and landscapes cope if we find ourselves experiencing even more of these strange climatic events.
Post inspired by Lens artist photo challenge #36 – Around the neighbourhood
The Burren is a well known area in County Clare in the West of Ireland famed for it’s limestone pavement / karst landscape. Less well know is this area on the Mayo / Galway border known by the locals as the little Burren, and officially as the Gortnandarragh Limestone Pavement Spacial Area of Conservation. Here limestone pavement occurs close to the surface with little or minimal soil cover. The limestone wears away through natural processes of being weathered and dissolved by rainwater. Little holes and cracks form and in these plants grow – often unusual ones. Nature’s architecture at it’s best.
It is unnaturally warm. Some parts of Ireland it was 17 degrees Celsius today, here in the west only 15, a temperature we would be happy with in May.
The mild weather has brought out the bumblebees. Queen bumblebees hibernate over the winter. In usual years we would see the first queens emerge in mid-March.
The first bees were spotted by my children on Sunday, and over the last couple of days we have seen some more. This was the first one I managed to get close up to photograph.
The spring flowering heather is a new addition to the garden planted to provide early food for the queens. They need both nectar and pollen after there long winter sleep. Heather, crocus, hellebore, dandelion and willow are all good early food sources.
With Climate Change resulting in much less predictable weather patterns, bumblebees are vulnerable. If the weather turns cold again the queens can only survive a couple of days without food.
From early childhood I have felt a connection with Nature. I am in my comfort zone when I am surrounded by Nature’s amazing greenery…..
Or the blue / greens of the ocean.
In my garden, I get a deep sense of pride and joy when the things I grow can, in turn, provide food for our beautiful bumblebees (and hoverflies)…
.. Or butterflies.
And when our unique Irish hares visit, it is an extra special day.
My wish is to stay always like this, living quietly in a corner of nature. Claude Monet
Inspired by this week’s Lens-Artist Photo Challenge – Nature
Landscapes here in the west of Ireland can be dominated by grey, particularly in the winter months.
But the clouds can break to reveal those extra browns and greens.
And if you are lucky the sun will break through, and the clouds will play shadows with the ground.
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Plant health and biosecurity for the nursery Industry
This project has addressed the high exposure of the nursery industry to biosecurity risks, which results from its great diversity. The nursery production and supply chain is extremely diverse and relies on moving green life between businesses, often between regions, which can readily spread biosecurity pests.
The project elements include diagnostic systems, industry skill enhancement and resource development for use in nursery businesses.
From project commencement in 2011, staff have conducted 31 industry workshops around Australia on pest and disease recognition. They have also produced 24 fact sheets, four nursery papers, four pest management strategies, contributed descriptions and photos to the industry electronic ID tool for approximately 50 pests, completed four pest contingency plans, provided technical support to industry for emergency plant pest incursions, and processed more than 850 samples over the life of the project through the Grow Help diagnostic service.
With around 10,000 plant cultivars under production, the industry faces a very wide range of exotic pests (insects, mites and pathogens), which could affect productivity, quality and market access.
Project name: Plant Health, Biosecurity, Risk Management and Capacity Building for the Nursery Industry
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Main point summary
God desires that his people glorify him through thanksgiving, dependence on him, and right living according to his words.
o The Mighty One, God the Lord, speaks
God--the Almighty God-- the Covenant God, YHWH, speaks
and summons the earth p from the rising of the sun to its setting.
calling /summoning the whole earth from east (where the sun rises) to west (where the sun sets).
Out of Zion, q the perfection of beauty, r God shines forth.
God radiantly shines forth from Zion, the beautiful city of God, that city that is perfect in beauty.
Our God comes ;
(May) Our God comes /approaches;
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he doesn't come silently but with something to say and with judgment.
before him is a devouring t fire,
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around him a mighty tempest.
AND a stormy tempest rages all around him.
u He calls to the heavens above and to the earth,
God calls out to the skies above and to earth below,
that he may judge his people:
SO THAT he may judge his own covenant people:
“[ you ] Gather to me my faithful ones,
"Heavens, gather my faithful people together to me;
who made v a covenant with me by sacrifice!”
THAT IS, gather those people who have covenanted with me through offering sacrifice."
w The heavens declare his righteousness,
The heavens, which proclaim the glory of God (Ps 19:1), also declare God's righteousness, that he is holy and just,
for x God himself is judge! Selah
FOR/ BECAUSE God is the judge! Selah.
y “ Hear, O my people,
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"BECAUSE I will speak to you;
O Israel, I will testify against you.
" FOR I am bringing testimony/witness or legal charges against you, O Israel.
z I am God, your God.
" FOR I am the God of the universe, and I am YOUR God, the God you serve and worship.
Not for your sacrifices a do I rebuke you;
" Your sacrifices aren't the reason I am rebuking you or bringing charges against you (see v21) (your sacrifices aren't what I take issue with);
your burnt offerings are continually before me.
BECAUSE you haven't failed in bringing burnt offerings to me-- you continually offer sacrifices to me.
I will not accept a bull from your house or goats from your folds.
BUT/ HOWEVER I don't need a bull from your barn or a goat from your pen--that's not why I require sacrifices,
For every beast of the forest is mine,
BECAUSE every animal in the forest belongs to me,
the cattle on a thousand hills.
I own the cattle on a thousand hills,
b I know all the birds of the hills,
I own and know of every bird that flies in the mountains,
and all that moves in the field is mine.
and every creature (both animal and insect) that moves in the fields is mine, too.
“ If I were hungry,
SUPPOSE IF I were to be hungry.
I would not tell you,
I wouldn't tell you --I wouldn't ask for one of your bulls or goats to eat--
c for the world and its fullness are mine.
BECAUSE the whole world and everything in it belongs to me (Ps 24:1)! I could provide my own meat to eat.
Do I eat the flesh of bulls
But do you really think I eat the meat of those animals you sacrifice
or drink the blood of goats?
or drink their blood (as other gods supposedly do)? -- Do you think that is why I require those offerings? It is not.
d Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, 1
INSTEAD, offer to me sacrifices of thanksgiving-- I desire, your gratitude and thanks.
and e perform your vows to the Most High,
AND keep the promises you make to me, the Most High God.
and f call upon me in the day of trouble;
AND call out to me --call upon my name-- when you are in trouble.
I will g deliver you,
THEN I will deliver you,
and you shall h glorify me.”
AND you will give me glory and honor for what I have done for you.
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BUT to the wicked, those physical among the congregation of God's faithful ones but not spiritually part of his faithful ones, God says this:
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The relationship between the government of Greece and the rest of the eurozone increasingly resembles a bad marriage. The two sides are sick of the sight of each other. Mutual trust has broken down. Efforts to patch things up continue, but nothing seems to work.
The conventional solution to such a dilemma in a real marriage is well known: divorce. Divorce settlements usually mean that both sides suffer financially. The two parties go ahead anyway, because they are prepared to pay a heavy price to get out of a bad relationship. We have now reached that moment with Greece and the eurozone. The relationship is broken. It is time for both sides to make a fresh start.
Those who fear the consequences of a Greek exit from the euro - a Grexit - would point out that the marriage metaphor could be dangerously misleading. There are well-established processes for breaking up a union between two people. There are far fewer precedents for breaking up a currency union. The risks involved have been ably set out in a recent column by my colleague Gillian Tett, who highlights the danger that Grexit could lead to a global financial meltdown, similar to the one triggered by the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers, because of the unquantifiable legal and financial risks involved.
However, German negotiators and some elements of the Greek government give the impression they think that the risks of Grexit are containable. If they believe that, they should take a deep breath and go for it. At this stage, it could be better for both sides.
For Greece, leaving the euro would open up new economic and political possibilities. It would allow the country to default on some of its gigantic debts (or further restructure them, if you want to be polite about it). It would also enable Greece to devalue its currency and escape the fixed-exchange rate system that has helped to devastate Greek competitiveness.
Of course, there would also be ugly short-term economic effects. The experience of countries such as Argentina suggests there would be bank-runs and the imposition of capital controls, for a while. The prices of key imports, such as food and energy, would also go up. That could trigger a further flight to the political extremes.
Over the longer term, however, there could be political benefits to Greece from quitting the euro. It is clear that many Greeks feel humiliated and pushed around by the eurozone. Leaving might be a psychological liberation that allowed the country once again to feel that it was allowed to take decisions for itself - however difficult the circumstances.
That new sense of responsibility might, in turn, help to fix some of the flaws in the Greek state that have so enraged the rest of the eurozone. The lack of trust between citizens and government, which has allowed corruption and tax evasion to flourish, in particular.
Some historians trace this attitude to the fact that Greeks lived under the rule of the Ottomans for centuries, which created distance and distrust between government and citizens. It is arguable that the EU has, in some ways, replicated this sense that rules are made by foreigners, in a distant capital, and so can be broken. A Greece that recovered some of its sovereignty might also make a start towards a healthier form of politics.
The effects of a Grexit could also be helpful for the rest of the eurozone. Successive bailouts for Greece have created cynicism and anger across the eurozone and fed the rise of Eurosceptic parties. A Grexit would re-establish the idea that the rules of the eurozone really do mean something. It could also encourage countries such as Italy and France to press ahead with some of the structural reforms that Greece failed to make.
On the other hand, some of those who oppose a Grexit do so because they fear it might succeed, rather than because they fear it might fail. They worry that if Greece makes a success of going it alone, others might be tempted to follow - in particular, Italy, where most major opposition parties now oppose the single currency. This objection only has force, however, if you have a theological belief in the single currency as an end-in-itself.
In reality, the euro should be seen as an instrument towards bigger goals - a more prosperous and peaceful Europe. In the case of Greece, the euro has clearly failed to create prosperity - and that is putting it mildly in a country that has lost 25 per cent of its output since 2008.
The euro has also failed to achieve the broader political goal that it was meant to serve - that of promoting European unity. On the contrary, countries that used to get on well together, such as Greece and Germany, now detest each other. Old stereotypes of domineering Germans and lazy southern Europeans are once again rampant and are poisoning European politics.
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Across the Prairies, new high-yielding spring wheat varieties challenge traditional nitrogen strategies for profitable production of high yielding milling quality wheat. The new varieties mean a change up for nitrogen recommendations. Dr. Don Flaten and Amy Mangin will discuss their research on nitrogen management for high yielding spring wheat at Top Crop Manager’s Soil Management and Sustainability Summit, being held Feb. 26, 2019, in Saskatoon.
Don Flaten is a professor in the department of soil science at the University of Manitoba, and Amy Mangin is currently completing her PhD while working alongside Flaten on updating N recommendations for spring wheat in Manitoba.
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The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) is set to engage in numerous projects and activities this year especially after it successfully raised $166,000 during its anniversary event.
In January, the PICRC researcher team completed ecological surveys in Peleliu’s Protected Area Network (PAN) site known as the Teluleu Conservation Area. The data from these surveys will be used to improve design, evaluation, and implementation of PAN sites.
Come February, researchers will continue the PAN monitoring in Angaur. Researchers will also conduct both ecological and socio-economic surveys in Angaur State Conservation to better understand the status of the site, and the locals’ perspective of their protected area.
In February, the researchers will continue tagging tuna and billfish to examine the movement of these highly mobile fish.
The data will provide baseline information to compare the fisheries productivity before and after the establishment of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary.
In mid-February PICRC will be hosting a socio-economic symposium to share results from the Palau Coral Reef Island Ecosystem (P-CoRIE) project.
In the same month, researchers will complete the two-year field work for PICRC’s coral recruitment research project on the eastern reefs. Now that this data has been collected, researchers will be focusing on analyzing the results to determine how the eastern reefs are recovering from Typhoons Bopha and Haiyan.
On March, PICRC will initiate a grouper study, targeting Tiau, which has been implemented to help understand where these fish are going when they are not aggregating for spawning events.
From March 15 to 17, PICRC will be hosting a workshop on fisheries and food security. The goal of this workshop is to bring experts with diverse backgrounds related to Palau’s marine resources together to build a collective understanding of risks to Palau’s ocean system and identify ways to mitigate these risks.
PICRC will also continue hydrodynamic current modeling. With these models, researchers will gather insight into coral larval supply and dispersion for Palau’s eastern reefs as well as coral and fish larval connectivity all throughout Micronesia. These models help PICRC adapt conservation efforts according to the levels of seeding on the reefs.
Koror State household surveys for socio-economic surveys on the PAN sites is also slated in March.
PICRC PAN socioeconomic monitoring surveys were implemented to gauge community perceptions of these protected areas. To conclude the month, PICRC will complete PAN ecological monitoring in Ngiwal’s PAN site, Ngemai Conservation Area.
PICRC was established to increase and disseminate scientific information not only for Palau, but for the World.
Since its opening in 2001, the center has continued to grow and expand its reach. Its work continues to be locally and internationally relevant.
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Today I was in Aspen park when I saw this great out croup of rocks poking it's top out above the tree tops. I thought this would make for a neat painting. So, like usual I broke out the paints and began to have some fun.
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From Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post. The Denver Broncos met with Offensive Tackle Ryan Harris today in what was an attempt to re-sign the right tackle.
Happening today at 4:15 MT, Josina Anderson announced Harris had taken his talents somewhere else.
Breaking: Sources: OT Ryan Harris to agree to a one-year deal with the #Eagles
The status of Ryan Harris with the Broncos this season was in question. Shortly after the season, John Elway had said that he does not expect Ryan Harris to be back with the team in time for the 2011 season. To further cement that, the Broncos drafted Orlando Franklin, a Canadian Tackle, out of Miami, in the second round, 46th overall. This will probably guarantee that that Orlando Franklin will be the the starting right tackle.
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30 days to go for the Great Aloha Run and I am 2.15 miles short of the goal. I am planning on increasing 0.25 miles every day, that will take me to 8.15 miles in ~9 days. I should confess that I take a couple of breaks (walking instead of running) in the middle. I guess, if I roughly calculated my running distance, it would come up to ~5.8 miles. I believe running is all about self control. I realized that if I could persuade my mind, I can actually run longer. But the mind is such a devil :). It constantly keeps nagging “You are out of breath, your legs cannot carry you further, you’r pushing the limit, you are going to collapse”. If you can tell it to shut the hell up, you are golden :). | [
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Stargazers are in for a gift this holiday season.
In what’s known as the Christmas Star, the two biggest planets in our solar system will be the closest they have been in the night’s sky in nearly 800 years.
Jupiter and Saturn will be closest on December 21st — the winter solstice — which is the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
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So you’ve finally decided it’s time to get a puppy to bring a little joy to your life, or maybe you’re bringing in a puppy to be a friend to your other pup. Perhaps a loved one is adopting a puppy, and you’re helping them prepare for their newest family member.
Whatever the case may be, there’s about to be a new puppy in your life, and you want to set yourself, and the puppy, up for success. But what will you need to get that puppy comfortable and get your whole family on the same page?
Lucky for you, we’ve got all the puppy supplies and advice right here.
A New Puppy Is an Adventure
Becoming a pet parent is an amazing thing that everyone benefits from. When you realize how much love puppies bring to the table, you’ll realize we are the lucky ones — it’s truly a who adopted who situation.
Dogs help us with so many aspects of our lives. They help us fight feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, and provide us a sense of security. We’ve said it before, but we’ll say it again: we don’t deserve dogs!
You may be nervous about this new addition and all the responsibility, but remember that it’s a phase. A new puppy may need a lot of time and attention, but once they’re trained, it’s smooth sailing. Adult dogs may tend to be more low-key (or, at the very least, not have those dagger puppy teeth).
The time it takes to get into a new routine with a puppy is the tiniest blip in their (and your) life. A year into your new family, you won’t even remember all that time it took to get them there.
Everything You Need: Puppy Edition
Before bringing your new pup home, make sure to get a few things ready for them. Puppies, like human babies, need specific items and special attention when entering their new homes.
Basics for First-Time Puppy Parents
Decide as a family who will be the point of contact for your puppy. Of course, everyone needs to love on your new addition to create a family unit, but one person needs to be established as head of household for puppy training.
Routines and training are easier when a puppy has one person to focus their attention on when it comes to rules. Research reveals that negative reinforcement doesn’t help dogs. When house training your new friend, stock up on puppy-safe dog treats and dog toys.
Decide on potty breaks, walk times, and any socializing you will do and where once your puppy is old enough for furry friends.
Dog Training Essentials
As a family, pick a name before your new pet comes home. You can practice commands as a family before training starts. Regarding practicing commands, have a name selected ahead of time so that you, as a family, can practice using commands the right way.
What do we mean? Use your puppy’s name first, then give the command. While your pup is learning commands, address them by name to make sure they understand you’re talking to them.
As they get more comfortable with commands, looking at them and just using a command like “sit” should be clear enough. Just double-check that they’re comfortable and familiar enough with the commands before making the transition.
What To Do When You Bring Your Puppy Home
Your new puppy is home, yay! But this means there isn’t any more prep time; you better be ready. Make sure that you’ve checked all of these items off the list and that these items are in place on day one.
Announce Your New Puppy To the World
It may seem a tad silly, but announcing a new family member, furry or otherwise, is fun and can be a good thing for your family.
It’s also a great way to let friends and family members outside of the home know that you’re about to have your hands full and might not be available to hang out for a while. You may also have some friends that have puppies of their own, and they will be eager to get together.
You’ll need time to train and transition your household; this can be a good heads up to let everyone know you’ll need some space for a while before your pup is ready for doggy playdates.
Not sure how to do this? We recommend starting with our Dog Mom Collection. You’ll find the cutest sweaters and shirts perfect for a family announcement of your adorable new arrival.
ID Tags, Leash, and Puppy Collar
Here’s where having that name picked out comes in handy. Having a leash with a collar and name tags and all of your vital information is critical for a new puppy.
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(CBS SF) — A new conservation project lets anyone take a leisurely swim along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef through the eyes of a sea turtle.
The World Wildlife Foundation placed a GoPro camera on a green turtle’s shell to get a better idea of the animals’ behavior.READ MORE: Family, Neighbors Stunned By San Francisco Teenage Girl's Murder; 'It Breaks My Heart'
Nearly all sea turtles are on the endangered species list as a result of being hunted for their eggs, meat and skin. They also face danger from climate climate, which alters sand temperatures and affects the sex of hatchlings, according to the WWF.
The GoPro video also gives scientists a unique view of life in the world’s largest coral reef system, home to more than 6,000 species.READ MORE: 'Asians Are Strong' Leads SF Rally To Empower Community
On Wednesday, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided not to add the Great Barrier Reef to the endangered World Heritage sites list, but said it would continue to monitor the region for environmental danger.
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Clearspan Projects slogan “Framework for the future” clearly sets them apart as far as their specifically designed Industrial buildings are concerned. The clean lines and extra headroom, created by their own Portal frame reduces the overall height of the buildings, whilst still offering a well lit spacious interior. The building is insulated with Alububble, a Radiant Barrier which effectively reduces the amount of heat that is transferred into the building, adding to the thermal efficiency and therefore the total efficiency of their design.
*Alububble is a Reflective Foil laminated to a polyethylene bubble – Supplied by Africa Thermal Insulations, market leaders in Thermal Insulation products.
Due to their attention to detail and astute understanding in their field of expertise, Clearspan Projects was awarded this project in partnership with RMB properties, the second one of this nature to be constructed in this Commercial Park in Midrand.
This impressive R50 million, 15 000m² Industrial project created an unforeseen challenge in the early stages of the project, when an enormous rock face was encountered on site, which had not been picked up in the Geo Technical Report. This obviously had not been budgeted for, however in spite of the setback the site team overcame the challenge, whilst maintaining their superior workmanship which is required by their client RMB Properties. Mr. Peter Hunter Director of this Turnkey Projects Company says that in spite of this the single phase project is still running on time and will be completed in September of this year.
Despite a projected slow down in industrial construction due to an economy under pressure, Peter reports that they have some new and exciting projects lined up in the future which includes both industrial and commercial sectors. | [
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In the lead up to Christmas, the NSW Government has launched its latest road safety push targeted at Australians in regional NSW.
Real car crash victims are the stars of the NSW Government’s road safety push from creative agency Enigma.
The aim of the campaign is to communicate that too many country people are dying on the state’s road, says the deputy premier, minister for regional NSW and member for Monaro John Barilaro.
Its based on research that you are four times more likely to die in a road crash in the country than metro areas.
“This campaign is about getting the message out to country people that it’s not tourists or people from the city crashing and dying on their roads, it’s them – the locals,” Barilaro said
The ad encourages people to stop making excuses for risky behaviour on their local roads.
The NSW Government is also partnering with local councils, community groups and local industries to help spread this important safety message across regional NSW.
This is the first campaign Enigma has won for the NSW Government, and MD Jen Peace says it’s “more than a win” for the independent agency.
“It represents a humbling opportunity to produce strong strategic thinking and motivating communications that can meaningfully contribute to the NSW Government’s dedication to saving lives on country roads. Our brightest brains are dedicated to working closely with the team at Transport for NSW to achieve effective and emotive work,” she says. | [
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When it comes to play the Minecraft game then players always consider the Minecraft servers for getting best outcomes. Basically, people are getting attach with it more and more only because it's great benefits. Now you are able to create your own dedicate Minecraft server for your own use. It is possible to buy these servers from different online source. Once you log-in in the game then simply use the ID and the password to enter in the server. Consequently, you are eligible to play with friends or your great team members in the Minecraft game. Let me explain more facts about the Minecraft server.
How to use best Plug-ins In Minecraft servers?
If you want a great support in the game then you can easily create or buy new Minecraft server. Well, you should always try your best in order to select the plug-ins for the server because it is very crucial for the server. One thing that always keeps in the mind is that this plug-ins is very necessary for the safety and relevancy of server. The worldEdit and permissionEX both are very dedicated options of the three server plug-ins. Not only this, they are mandatory to be installed for making the server more compatible for the users.
Instead of this, you can read some Minecraft servers online in order to grab more facts about the use the Plugins that use for the servers. People nowadays are trusting on others to make the server more effective and valuable so they take advice of others setting up their servers. However, according to the trained or pro players of the Minecraft, you should rely on yourself and try to setting-up the server with your own great techniques. Therefore, this is only possible if you are check out the spawn area as well as the other things of the server for making it best.
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Shaoxing branch (ZKTel) with various types of optical devices, optical modules and intelligent test equipment to participate in the Shenzhen Expo
The world's leading optoelectronic devices, optical module and debugging of intelligent communication test equipment suppliers in Shaoxing (ZKTel) in the once a year Shenzhen Optical Communication Exhibition (CIOE), the Shaoxing branch of the exhibition, will showcase three categories of products:
1 optical devices: 10G and 10G below the rate of TOSA, ROSA, BOSA and other products.
2 optical module (155M-100Gbps): 1*9, SFF, SFP, SFP+, XFP,, X2/Xenpak, QSFP+ 40G, QSFP28 100G, CFP/CFP2/CFP4 100G, and DAC and AOC products for data centers. DAC products such as SFP+ to SFP+ cable module, QSFP+ QSFP+ module QSFP+ to 4xSFP+ cable, cable module, QSFP28 QSFP28 module AOC cable; products mainly include SFP+ SFP+ AOC, QSFP+ QSFP+ AOC, QSFP+ 4xSFP+ AOC, QSFP28 AOC and QSFP28.
3 for the measurement equipment and system of intelligent photoelectric test, such as 155M~4.25Gbps Bert, 10G Bert, 100G Bert, program-controlled intelligent light control system, clock recovery system, adjustable light attenuation device, Cheng Kongguang switch characteristics of LIV laser receiving device tester, tester, BoB EPON&GPON light cat intelligent integrated test system (1 8,1 16,1 32 optional drag drag drag), optical module of the intelligent test system, etc..
This exhibition in Shenzhen Exhibition Center (9.6~9.9) held in the Department of Communications (ZKTel) in hall 6, booth 650165026503, welcome customers to visit!
Brief introduction of communication in china:
Science communication is the world's leading optoelectronic devices, optical module and intelligent test system for equipment suppliers, by Dr., master of the industry experienced team, is a research and development, production and sales in one of the suppliers of optical communication products, products include optical devices (TOSA/ROSA/BOSA and optical fiber quick connect, etc.) the optical transceiver module (EPON, GPON, 1x9, SFP, SFP+, XFP, QSFP+, QSFP28, CFP/CFP2/CFP4, DAC direct cable module, active optical cable module AOC), product rate from the 155M-100Gbps series of products, mainly used in the backbone network, metropolitan area network (WAN) (MAN), access network (FTTx), storage (SAN), network security, video equipment, repeater and other fields, to provide a series of reliable solutions for optical communication system equipment manufacturers, security equipment, wireless communication etc.. At the same time, the research of all kinds of intelligent test system for equipment, such as 155M-100Gbps BoB EPON&GPON Bert, light cat intelligent integrated test system, programmable optical switch, intelligent clock recovery system, characteristics of LIV laser tester, receiver tester, program-controlled intelligent light control system and so on, can light cat manufacturers as well as the optical module. Optical device manufacturers to provide automated testing scheme, improve efficiency, reduce artificial.
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRD.A) has been downgraded by TheStreet Ratings from buy to hold. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its notable return on equity, attractive valuation levels and good cash flow from operations. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including unimpressive growth in net income, poor profit margins and generally poor debt management. Highlights from the ratings report include:
- The return on equity has improved slightly when compared to the same quarter one year prior. This can be construed as a modest strength in the organization. Compared to other companies in the Insurance industry and the overall market, CRAWFORD & CO's return on equity significantly exceeds that of both the industry average and the S&P 500.
- Looking at where the stock is today compared to one year ago, we find that it is not only higher, but it has also clearly outperformed the rise in the S&P 500 over the same period, despite the company's weak earnings results. Despite the fact that it has already risen in the past year, there is currently no conclusive evidence that warrants the purchase or sale of this stock.
- The company, on the basis of change in net income from the same quarter one year ago, has significantly underperformed when compared to that of the S&P 500 and the Insurance industry. The net income has significantly decreased by 69.7% when compared to the same quarter one year ago, falling from $14.81 million to $4.49 million.
- The gross profit margin for CRAWFORD & CO is rather low; currently it is at 24.40%. It has decreased from the same quarter the previous year. Along with this, the net profit margin of 1.60% trails that of the industry average.
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The low margin for the longtime New Jersey politician could be a sign that he will need to do more to motivate Democrats to turn out in the fall.
Because the state's so-called "jungle primary" is nonpartisan, two candidates from the same party can advance to the final race. Sean Spicer, 42, a San Diego resident who works in marketing, said he voted because it's a civic duty - though he doesn't like California's top two primary system and said it is showing its shortcomings this year.
Menendez has been in New Jersey politics for more than three decades: He served as a mayor and member of the state legislature before joining the House in 1993 and the Senate in 2007. He said it was his way of protesting the Voter I.D. law.
With the possibility of a Democratic wave on the horizon, the elections will test voter enthusiasm, candidate quality and Trump's influence as each party picks its nominees to face off in November.
Incumbent Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich and Republican Mick Rich are running unopposed in their primaries for one of the state's two Senate seats. That's almost as many as the seven Republican-held seats in California that Democrats are trying to flip.
Nurse Nikko Johnson reviews the California Primary election guide at San Francisco City Hall.
"An estimated 768,895 voters participated in advance voting for the 2018 general election", Elections Ontario said in a press release.
That's more than registered Republicans and Democrats so the change might have an impact on the election.
That's money the Democrats would have preferred to spend promoting their candidates this fall. Republican Assemblyman Travis Allen of Huntington Beach and two Democrats, state Treasurer John Chiang, and Delaine Eastin, the former superintendent of public instruction, are all hoping those poll are spectacularly wrong.
All the texts reported so far have been from the 844 area code, which is an area code for toll-free numbers in the United States, Canada and any other country that uses the North American Numbering Plan.
Better news for Democrats: They appear nearly certain to get a candidate through in the Democratic-leaning seat held by retiring Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA). She said she isn't a member of a political party, but she voted Democratic on Tuesday.
In Iowa, election officials say there appeared to be record turnout Tuesday, fueled in part by a five-way race for the Democratic governor nomination.
Democratic voters, undeterred by a federal corruption case U.S. Sen. The GOP went after Newman because he was seen as the most vulnerable Democrat in the Senate and his removal could be key to the GOP's effort at breaking Democrats' two-thirds legislative majority. Those candidates include Montana state auditor Matt Rosendale, the candidate conservative groups are spending millions to boost, and retired state Judge Russ Fagg.
But if Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa, a former mayor of Los Angeles, makes the final cut, Republican leaders worry more of their voters will stay home in November, giving Democrats a better chance to flip some seats.
Newsom was the first candidate to announce a bid for governor more than three years ago. The race has drawn considerable attention from outside the state. "Close contests are not decided until all the ballots are in the count". | [
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Infrared (IR; sometimes called infrared light) is electromagnetic radiation (EMR) with wavelengths longer than that of visible light but shorter than microwaves. The infrared spectral band begins with waves that are just longer than those of red light, the longest waves in the visible spectrum, so IR is invisible to the human eye. IR is generally understood to include wavelengths from around 750 nm to 1000 μm (frequencies of 400 THz to 300 GHz). IR is commonly divided between longer-wavelength thermal IR, emitted from terrestrial sources, and shorter-wavelength IR or near-IR, part of the solar spectrum. Longer IR wavelengths (30–100 μm) are sometimes included as part of the terahertz radiation band. Almost all black-body radiation from objects near room temperature is in the IR band. As a form of electromagnetic radiation, IR carries energy and momentum, exerts radiation pressure, and has properties corresponding to both those of a wave and of a particle, the photon.
It was long known that fires emit invisible heat; in 1681 the pioneering experimenter Edme Mariotte showed that glass, though transparent to sunlight, obstructed radiant heat. In 1800 the astronomer Sir William Herschel discovered that infrared radiation is a type of invisible radiation in the spectrum lower in energy than red light, by means of its effect on a thermometer. Slightly more than half of the energy from the Sun was eventually found, through Herschel's studies, to arrive on Earth in the form of infrared. The balance between absorbed and emitted infrared radiation has an important effect on Earth's climate.
Infrared radiation is emitted or absorbed by molecules when changing rotational-vibrational movements. It excites vibrational modes in a molecule through a change in the dipole moment, making it a useful frequency range for study of these energy states for molecules of the proper symmetry. Infrared spectroscopy examines absorption and transmission of photons in the infrared range.
Infrared radiation is used in industrial, scientific, military, commercial, and medical applications. Night-vision devices using active near-infrared illumination allow people or animals to be observed without the observer being detected. Infrared astronomy uses sensor-equipped telescopes to penetrate dusty regions of space such as molecular clouds, to detect objects such as planets, and to view highly red-shifted objects from the early days of the universe. Infrared thermal-imaging cameras are used to detect heat loss in insulated systems, to observe changing blood flow in the skin, to assist firefighting, and to detect the overheating of electrical components. Military and civilian applications include target acquisition, surveillance, night vision, homing, and tracking. Humans at normal body temperature radiate chiefly at wavelengths around 10 μm. Non-military uses include thermal efficiency analysis, environmental monitoring, industrial facility inspections, detection of grow-ops, remote temperature sensing, short-range wireless communication, spectroscopy, and weather forecasting. | [
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Peter Taylor has told hotspur how he took a pay cut to follow his dream and play for Spurs.
Peter Taylor took a pay cut to follow his dream and play for Spurs.
The former England winger, later to take charge of the national side on a caretaker basis, joined us back in 1976.
Yet he possessed such talent that he had made his England debut while with Crystal Palace in the old Third Division.
And, as he admits in the latest issue of hotspur, joining Spurs was a day to remember.
He reveals: "I was so desperate to sign for Spurs I took £10-a-week pay cut - that's what it should be like.
"It was an amazing situation to be playing for the club that I'd supported all my life.
"We played terrific football from front to back, always passing it round the team, and scored lots of goals."
And the current Wycombe boss can only see good days ahead for Spurs under Harry Redknapp.
He says: "Now there's a man who should have been given the England role."
Catch up with 'Spud' in the February issue of hotspur, our stylishly re-vamped official magazine that's proving a bit hit with Spurs fans.
And there is so much more in there for Spurs fans to enjoy.
It's on sale at £3.45 from all Spurs outlets, supermarkets and your local newsagent while subscribers have the opportunity to get a full year's subscription for the price of 10 issues with no extra charge for postage and packing. If you're a Spurs fan who can't afford to miss it!
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Your landscape is a critical component in the value of your home. The landscape creates curb appeal and a healthy environment for your family. In addition to lawn care, you need to protect your investment in the specimen ornamental trees and shrubs around your home.
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You’ve probably heard the expression, “A dress is just a dress.” This concept has no resonance for the 2019 fashion design graduates from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Parsons School of Design at The New School, and the Pratt Institute. For them, clothing not only has to look good, it also needs to be made in ways that respect the environment and the workers making the garments. Many want to use their work to represent marginalized communities or other sociopolitical issues they hold dear. Immigration, gender, sustainability, and bootleg culture are just some of their concerns. Personal narratives are woven into several collections, and a number of these graduates have thought beyond retail and and materiality and engaged in collaborative and/or performative arenas. Other have created events or nonprofits that link their garments to the worlds of art and activism.
Meet 19 fashion designers writing the future of fashion.
Alanna Josephine Beneroff, from northern New Jersey
School: Pratt Institute
Collection concept: I was inspired by my family home and the collecting/hoarding that occurs there. The garments provide an afterlife for forgotten objects, bringing collected pieces back into a scenario where they can be interacted with and appreciated, through the practice of bricolage—using whatever is on hand to create something new.
Most unusual materials used: Almost every piece is made from vintage or repurposed materials, so there are a few weird ones: old wallpaper remnants; vintage Kodachrome slides; and Capri Sun pouches I collected during middle school.
What do you want to communicate through your work? My work is a balance of preservation and transformation. I want to encourage the stewardship of textile goods and an appreciation of craft. I add evidence of my own hand in each garment, embedding myself into the garments with each stitch.
What issues are most important to you? Sustainability is always my main focus. In my work I intend to do no harm, to create without adding any extra burden on the planet or its people. [I believe in] slow fashion that has an emphasis on craft and quality over quantity. | [
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The Preservationist and the Playboy: Restoring Pandora's Boxlike
More than a decade later, with digital technology advanced light-years, the necessary tools to restore the images to their original luster had been developed. As Thomas Gladysz writes in his essay on Pandora’s Box, San Francisco-based David Ferguson and Angela Holm became intrigued by the film and through BigSound, Ferguson’s event production company, the duo spearheaded the restoration project with the help of the laboratory Haghefilm Conservation and George Eastman House (where Holm graduated from the L. Jeffrey Selznick School of Film Preservation). They coordinated cooperation among the international archives—Cinémathèque Française, Narodni Filmovy Archiv, and Gosfilmofond via Cineteca di Bologna—who lent their elements of the film. They also raised the necessary funds.
That’s where the playboy comes in. A major funder of the restoration, Hugh Hefner is also a big movie fan and has long been a magnanimous supporter of Hollywood cinema and its preservation. In 1980, he rallied Los Angeles around the battered Hollywood sign, donating and raising money for its restoration. (For his efforts, Hefner earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.) He endowed a chair for the Study of American Film at USC’s School of Cinema-Television and provided funds to establish the UCLA American Cinema Program dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of classic Hollywood movies. His personal interest in crooner Al Bowlly led to the preservation of films featuring the under-appreciated singer. He also executive-produced several Turner Classic Movies programs about silent stars, Louise Brooks among them, and helped fund the preservation of the Warner Brothers Vitaphone shorts (“Vitaphone Vaudeville” played at the 2007 Silent Film Festival). The Hugh Hefner Foundation website says that silent films are the usual fare one night a week in the Hefner home screening room.
Hefner’s fight against censorship is already well-known to Bay Area indie filmmakers. Since 1977, the Playboy Foundation has given away hundreds of thousands of dollars in support of social-issue documentaries and, since 1993, has collaborated with the Sundance Film Festival to give out the annual Freedom of Expression Award to a new documentary. As a heavily censored film that deals with the psychological effects of sexual repression, Pandora’s Box meets two of Hefner’s charitable objectives: artistic expression and a pristine new film, both finally unfurled after decades of frustration. Martin Koerber, whose name now belongs beside James Card and other persistent scholars who have labored down the years to save and restore this film, describes his satisfaction in examining it frame by frame, a necessary part of the restoration process. “This is the fun part of every restoration.... Falling in love with the film... getting acquainted [with it] more than one normally can in projection.” | [
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In a move to tackle Russian activity on its platform, Facebook has announced to create a tool where users can see if they are engaged with Pages linked to Russian propaganda. The tool will enable people on Facebook to learn which of its Pages or Instagram accounts backed by Kremlin-linked Internet Research Agency they may have liked or followed
DH News Service, New Delhi, Nov 23 2017, 1:01 IST
A war of words broke out between the Congress and the BJP over uncouth remarks on social media with the Opposition party describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "serial abuser".
A day after it tendered an apology for mocking Modi's tea-seller background, Congress leader
When it comes to data privacy, the lawmakers should not allow Facebook to regulate itself because it would not, a former employee at the social media giant has stressed. Writing in The New York Times, Sandy Parakilas, who led Facebook’s efforts to fix privacy problems on its developer platform, said Facebook needs to be regulated more tightly, or b
Luna is going to be a big sister!
As we reported on Tuesday, Chrissy Teigen revealed on social media that she and husband John Legend are expecting their second child!
Related: Nude Daphne Oz Proudly Displays The Baby Bump
That same day, the model showed off her burgeoning baby bump on Snapchat with the following funny caption:
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Sky Live: Derby v QPR preview
Last Updated: 31/03/17 6:54pm
Darren Bent will be back in the Derby squad for Gary Rowett's first home game as Rams boss against QPR, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7pm on Friday.
Rowett is Derby chairman Mel Morris's fifth manager since buying the club in 2015, meaning the average life-span of a manager under his watch is just 137 days.
QPR top the Sky Bet Championship form table over the past seven games, having taken 16 points over that period.
Illness ruled Bent out of the draw with rivals Nottingham Forest prior to the international break but the striker has since resumed training.
Midfielder Bradley Johnson will also be fit after missing training last week with a knock.
Rowett, whose first match in charge was a 2-2 draw at the City Ground, is still without long-term absentees Jason Shackell (back), Nick Blackman (knee), Craig Forsyth (knee) and George Thorne (leg).
QPR will check on the fitness of Pawel Wszolek and Massimo Luongo.
Polish winger Wszolek has been struggling with illness but Rangers are hopeful he will be available.
Midfielder Luongo is a doubt, however, after picking up an injury while on international duty with Australia.
Defender Jack Robinson is fit after a hamstring problem and winger Kazenga LuaLua is also progressing well following an ankle injury.
The Rams are unbeaten in their last three home league games against QPR (W2 D1) since losing 4-2 in October 2009.
The Hoops have failed to score in four of their last six league games against Derby, scoring exactly twice in the other two games.
Derby County have won only one of their last 10 league games (D4 L5) and drew 2-2 last time out vs Forest in Rowett's first game in charge.
Since returning to the club, Ian Holloway has won 41 per cent of his Championship games with QPR, while previous boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink won just 28 per cent of his matches.
QPR have won five of their last seven Championship matches (D1 L1), as many as they'd won in the previous 20.
Matej Vydra has scored two goals in his last three league games, the same total he'd bagged in his last 31 combined.
Gary Rowett and Ian Holloway - the battle of the Sky Sports studio! They have both been good company and going into the game, Gary has had a decent length of time now to work with his new team.
He has a lot of good players but they have a few things to improve before they start picking up three points consistently.
As for QPR, I've been impressed by the way Ian sets up away from Loftus Road. He contains the opposition and maximises what he gets from his players.
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The ATN NVM14-HPT is a hand-held, head-mounted, helmet-mounted, or weapon-mounted Night Vision System that enables walking, driving, weapon firing, short-range surveillance, map reading, vehicle maintenance and administering first aid in both moonlight and starlight. Each unit allows for vertical adjustment (by using head straps), fore-and-aft adjustment, objective lens focus, and eyepiece focus. The Night Vision Device is also equipped with an infrared light-emitting source.
The ATN NVM14-HPT Night Vision Monocular utilizes the principle of intensification of the residual light which is reflected from the surrounding objects. The optical system of the Monocular consists of an objective lens, an Image Intensifier Tube and an eyepiece.
Even under unsteady brightness conditions, Automatic Brightness Adjustment System always keeps the IIT brightness level constant. The Automatic Protective System controls the existing illumination level through the photo receiver. If the illumination level surpasses 100-300 lx for the following 10 seconds, the Monocular will shut off automatically.
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- Red - serves as an IR Illuminator Indicator and an Battery Low Indicator at a time.
- Green - serves as an Excessive Brightness Indicator. If the bright light remains unchanged for over 10 seconds after the indicator turns on, the Monocular will automatically shut-off.
- Compact, rugged design
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- Auto brightness control
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- Ergonomic, simple, easy to operate controls
- Utilizes either CR123A lithium battery or AA Alkaline. Adapter included
- Compatible with most IR lasers
- Adaptable for use with cameras
- Total Darkness Technology with built-in Infrared illuminator and flood lens
- Battery Adapter included
- Optional patented Life Tracker System available for measuring hours of operation
- Limited two-year warranty
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- "SMART" Technology: No
- Multi-Purpose System: Yes
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- Signal to Noise, minimum: 16-24
- Figure of Merit: 160 Typical
- MTTF - Mean Time Before Failure: 10,000 hours
- Magnification: 1x
- Lens System: F1.2, 27 mm
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- Range of Focus 0.25 m to infinity
- Diopter Adjustment: -6 to +2
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- IR Indicator: Yes (in FOV)
- Low Battery Indicator: Yes (in FOV)
- Power Supply: (1) 3 V lithium, or (1) AA Alkaline
- Battery Life: 60 hrs
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