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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 March 2013
While existing scholarship focuses attention on the impact of state control and repression on Chinese civil society, the increasingly independent role of the Communist Party has been largely overlooked. This article reviews the Party's drive to “comprehensively cover” grassroots society over the previous decade against the theoretical debate unfolding among Chinese scholars and Party theoreticians regarding the Party's role with respect to civil society. Focusing on greater Shanghai, frequently cited as a national model of Party-building, I describe the Party's advance and the emergence of Party-organized non-governmental organizations (PONGOs), a new hybrid form of social organization sponsored and supported by local Party committees. I argue that these developments invite a reconsideration of our understandings of the ongoing “associational revolution” and of the Party's relationship to China's flourishing “third realm.”
An earlier version of this paper was delivered at a University of Oxford Contemporary China Studies Programme conference entitled “Civic Culture, Harmonious Society: Rethinking Civil Society in Greater China Today,” held on 27–28 August 2010 at Jesus College. The author gratefully acknowledges the comments and suggestions offered by conference participants Diana Fu, Karl Gerth, Walter Hatch, Jianyu He, Ming-sho Ho, Michael Hsiao, Winnie King, Qiushi Ma, Vivienne Shue, Sun Tao, Jessica Teets, Xibai Xu and Hong Zhang; and two anonymous reviewers. | [
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Damilola's killers had a string of previous convictions
Last updated at 15:15 09 August 2006
Ricky Preddie, 19, has a history of 24 offences and has had charges of indecent assault and theft brought against him in the past.
Danny Preddie, 18, has been convicted for conspiracy to commit robbery and faced charges for assault.
A policeman who worked in the Peckham area of south London at the time said: "They were the scum of the earth.
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The brothers were brought up by their single mother in Peckham and gained a reputation for violence at an early age.
They were prominent members of the Young Peckham Boys street gang which terrorised the North Peckham Estate at the time of Damilola's killing.
The Preddies and two brothers from the 2002 trial were at the Old Bailey a few months before Damilola's death, charged with indecent assault.
They were accused of assaulting two girls aged 10 and 12 in a park in 1999, but the case was thrown out by the judge because it should have been dealt with by a youth court.
Ricky Preddie had a history of 24 offences committed on bail by the time he was re-arrested last year over Damilola's killing.
He was convicted of failing to surrender to bail in July 2003.
Ricky and his brother Danny were actually in custody for other offences when they were re-arrested last year in connection with Damilola's killing.
Danny Preddie was sentenced to three years detention at Inner London Crown Court in March last year for conspiracy to commit robbery.
He was part of a "steaming gang" who went through trains, threatening and robbing passengers.
He threatened to cut one victim in the face before stealing £5.
A few days later, the gang threatened another victim, who had a knife pushed towards his stomach as his mobile phone and £15 were stolen.
In November 2000, aged 12, he had five impending prosecutions - three for assault - and was being kept on bail at a children's home within two miles of where Damilola was attacked.
He was under 24-hour curfew and was being watched after jumping over a garden wall on a number of occasions.
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He would also disappear into a girl's bedroom, where it was said he could climb out of the window.
In June 2000, he had attacked a 13-year-old boy's legs with a baseball bat when he said he had no money.
Ricky Preddie was 13 when he was first arrested in 2000 for Damilola's attack. He was on bail for several impending prosecutions for theft.
He had been given a 12-month supervision order in May that year for going equipped for theft.
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Last year, he was serving 12 months' detention for driving whilst disqualified, assault and other offences.
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Company culture plays a vital role in employee satisfaction at the workplace. Different companies have implemented various policies and structures to ensure their employees feel valued and satisfied with the onset of millennial working for various companies. The company culture is set to take a drastic change to accommodate the youthful employees taking up space in most offices.
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The photoacoustic effect was employed to generate short-duration quasi-unipolar acoustic pressure pulses in both planar and spherically focused geometries. In the focal region, the temporal profile of a pressure pulse can be approximated by the first derivative of the temporal profile near the front transducer surface, with a time averaged value equal to zero. This approximation agreed with experimental results acquired from photoacoustic transducers with both rigid and free boundaries. For a free boundary, the acoustic pressure in the focal region is equal to the sum of a positive pressure that follows the spatial profile of the optical energy deposition in the medium and a negative pressure that follows the temporal profile of the laser pulse.
The photoacoustic (PA) effect is widely used for imaging of optical contrast in biological tissues. In this case focused ultrasonic transducer is used to localize optical absorption by detecting pressure generated by thermal expansion of the tissue caused by absorbed pulsed laser energy. Alternatively, PA effect can be used to generate localized pressure pulses of a predictable shape, for example, quasi-unipolar pressure pulses, for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.
Short unipolar pressure pulses can be used to improve the spatial resolution of ultrasonic imaging [1–3] and to produce controllable damages in biological tissue based on nonlinear acoustic effects, such as cavitation [4,5]. However, generating unipolar pressure pulses using traditional piezoelectric methods presents several difficulties because of the large frequency bandwidths that unipolar pulses contain. If a transducer is made from thin piezoelectric material operating around its resonance frequency, the transducer acts as a band-pass filter with a narrow bandwidth, which makes it impossible to generate a unipolar pulse.
There are several methods to generate unipolar pressure pulses by altering the geometry of the piezoelectric material or controlling the driving voltage [6–8]. One method is to use thick piezoelectric material to generate unipolar pressure pulses. When a high step voltage is applied across the piezoelectric material, two unipolar pressure pulses with opposite polarities are generated from the two opposing surfaces of the material. These two unipolar pulses were separated by a time related to the sound velocity in the material and the length of the material being used.
Another method to generate unipolar pressure pulses uses a multi-layered transducer with consecutive time-delayed excitations between layers to produce similar unipolar pulses. However, existing methods are limited in their ability to obtain high ultrasonic pressure due to either the high electrical impedance of thick piezoelement and the high acoustic impedance of the piezocrystals, or to the low piezoelectric coefficient of piezopolymer materials.
The photoacoustic (PA) effect has been later used to generate unipolar pressure pulses. In a homogeneous optically absorbing aqueous solution with a glass boundary, a PA wave was generated due to thermal expansion after a short-pulsed laser irradiation. Near the glass boundary inside the solution, the amplitude of the PA wave decayed exponentially, which followed the optical fluence decay. This decayed wave then propagated in opposite directions (both toward and away from the glass). The wave traveling toward the glass was reflected at the glass-solution interface without a phase change because the acoustic impedance of the glass was much higher than that of the water (rigid boundary condition). As a result, the reflected and the original outward-propagating waves formed a unipolar pressure pulse inside the aqueous solution, which propagated away from the glass. The temporal pulse duration is defined by the solution’s optical absorption coefficient and acoustic velocity in the solution; the amplitude is determined by the solution’s optical absorption coefficient and the incident optical energy density.
Only plane waves were generated photoacoustically in the aforementioned work; however, focused unipolar pressure waves are required in some specific chemical and biological effects since they require a high concentration of ultrasonic energy within a small volume [4,5]. Focused unipolar pressure pulses are also desired in order to achieve high lateral resolution if they are used for imaging purposes. As described in, a short PA pulse was generated by rapid thermoexpansion of a graphite layer deposited on a glass substrate and was subsequently transmitted into the medium. The glass substrate had a concave shape to achieve spherical focusing. However, in the focal region of the transducer this method only produced unipolar displacement rather than unipolar pressure.
In this work, we show mathematically that the temporal profile of a PA pressure wave in the focal region of a spherically focused transducer follows the temporal profile of the laser pulses superimposed with a long pulse of the opposite polarity. We also demonstrate experimentally that quasi-unipolar pressure pulses with a full width at half maximum (FWHM) pulse duration of a fraction of a microsecond were generated around the ultrasonic focus under free boundary conditions (the acoustic impedance of the reflection material is much lower than that of the water).
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Have you ever wondered how some people could make it through a whole day running on one cup of coffee while others could drink a gallon and still need a nap? Well I have since I'm one of those people who probably consume a typically dangerous amount of caffeine on a daily basis, and it turns out that it is actually linked to your genes. Researchers have found several variations of a gene that controls caffeine metabolism. Some people carry a variation where they metabolize caffeine more slowly than others who have a different variant. The slower your body metabolizes it, the less the person feels the need to drink it, while the faster a person's metabolism is, the more caffeine they can tolerate at a time. This is why some people feel jittery or anxious after one cup as opposed to others who just feel more happy and energized. In addition to a link to caffeine metabolism, scientists also noted that those same genes also coded for how the body metabolizes other drugs in the body, like nicotine. This finding in the study could be very important to the future of medicine if they can link these genes controlling metabolism of other drugs as well, which could hopefully lead to new, more precise treatments of numerous diseases. | [
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However, the French government is now expected to launch its takeover of EDF by the end of September after a slight delay due to the complexity of clearing the offer price, Reuters reported on 16 September citing “three sources”. France's Finance Ministry said in July that it planned to file its offer to nationalise the energy group at the beginning of this month, but no formal bid has been made as yet.
“Sources with knowledge of the process” told Reuters that a formal offer was now expected to be filed with the AMF, France's financial markets regulator, by the end of the month or maybe sooner.
EDF on 15 September issued its fifth profit warning so far this year and is now expecting lower production to reduce its core earnings in 2022 by €29 billion ($29 billion). A Finance Ministry source declined to give a deadline but said work was ongoing with the aim of filing the offer for EDF as soon as possible. Leadership changes are also imminent at EDF with CEO Jean-Bernard Levy, who has led the company since 2014, about to step down.
The corrosion problems discovered last winter and a maintenance programme, delayed by the Covid crisis, have made a large part of the nuclear fleet unavailable affecting EDF's nuclear production, which will reach a historic low in 2022. Half of France’s 56 reactors are shut down because of corrosion problems or for scheduled maintenance.
EDF has said it expects to meet its timetable for restarting the 29 reactors currently out of service by 18 February.
Some contractors helping EDF inspect and repair the reactors plan to relax their rules on radiation exposure limits so their workers can spend more time on site, EDF told Reuters. “We have been informed by some of our partners that they plan to increase the radiation exposure limit for some of their staff,” EDF said in comments emailed on Friday, in response to a Reuters request. "Ongoing activities at our plants are resulting in increased working hours at the nuclear portion of our sites. This additional activity had not been anticipated by our partners when they set their radiation limits," it said.
Citing “two sources with direct knowledge of the repair work”, Reuters said at least one EDF contractor, the French company Monteiro, had already increased the maximum exposure to which its workers could be subjected, adding that this presented no health risk
To help EDF meet the schedule, Monteiro - which supplies welders to EDF - raised the annual radiation exposure limit for its workers to 14 millisieverts from 12 previously, the sources said. This figure remains well below the French legal limit of 20 millisieverts for nuclear workers, they added.
One of the sources told Reuters that workers repairing the reactors faced difficult conditions. “People are working in a restricted area, repairing 3-centimetre-wide pipes in sites no bigger than a Parisian studio. We try to make the job safe and finish the job on time, but the dangers are many," the source said. "Staff have to be rotated and the problem is that this is extremely specialized work and there are a limited number of people with the required skills."
Citing the same sources, Reuters said EDF has brought in hundreds of specialised workers, including welders and pipefitters from six French contractors, US nuclear power plant maker Westinghouse Electric Company and another US firm. One of the reasons for hiring Westinghouse is that it makes robots that do some of the welding and have no radiation exposure limits, one of the sources said.
Government ministers have urged EDF to stick to its maintenance schedule and EDF expects enough reactors to be back in service by December-January to ensure nuclear output levels in line with last year. However, one of the sources said expectations that the welds on EDF's 1,450MWe Civaux 1 reactor would be completed within the next six weeks “seem unrealistic". The source added that only six of 30 welds had been completed so far, and a seventh weld completed recently was faulty and needed to be redone.
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The misuse of mathematics
The computer revolution has begotten new branches of mathematics: e.g., chaos theory and fractal geometry and their offspring, agent based modeling and complex dynamical systems. These new methods have extended and changed our understanding of the complex systems in which we live. But math models and computer simulations are frequently misunder-stood, or intentionally misrepresented, with disastrous results. In this essay, we recall the concept of structural stability from dynamical systems theory, and its role in the interpretation of modeling.
KeywordsDynamical System Theory Chaos Theory Structural Instability Complex Dynamical System Shoreline Erosion
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In this contribution, we present new 3D sensor technologies based on three different methods of near-infrared projection technologies in combination with a stereo vision setup of two cameras. We explain the optical principles of an NIR GOBO projector, an array projector and a modified multi-aperture projection method and compare their performance parameters to each other. Further, we show some experimental measurement results of applications where we realized fast, accurate, and irritation-free measurements of human faces.
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Jerry del Missier faces MPs as will the UK’s top City watchdogs, who will be asked to explain why they failed to take heed of warnings from US regulators. Photograph: Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters
3.49pm: Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog. Jerry del Missier, a Canadian, is the latest to be hauled before the Treasury select committee to talk about the Libor rigging scandal. He quit just hours after Bob Diamond, the Barclays chief executive, resigned after the £290m fine hammered the bank’s share price and its reputation. The two men were close at Barclays Capital, the investment banking arm, and del Missier had been promoted only a fortnight ago to chief operating officer for the entire bank.
Del Missier is also caught up in the controversial memo written by Diamond on October 29 2008 after a conversation with Bank of England governor Paul Tucker. Here is the memo.
In the memo Diamond, who then ran BarCap, tells del Missier and the then-chief executive John Varley that Tucker was concerned about the bank’s Libor levels during the crisis and Del Missier interprets the memo as a tacit signal to cut the submission to the Libor panel. Del Missier, who was investigated by the Financial Services Authority but no charges were brought, instructed the bank’s submitters to cut the interest rate. He is likely to be asked why he interpreted Diamond’s memo the way he did and whether or not he had asked Diamond for guidance. [When Diamond was asked at his appearance before MPs he said he could not put himself in Del Missier's shoes.]
The session is scheduled to run from 1600 to 1645 when Lord Turner, chairman of the Financial Services Authority, will appear alongside Andrew Bailey, the FSA’s top banking regulator and Tracey McDermott, the acting head of enforcement (and responsible for the fine).
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Hi, I'm Elinor Beazley
In the words of Margaret Atwood: “A word after a word after a word is power” and in the words of Frederick R. Barnard: “A picture tells a thousand words.” By combining these two phenomena one picture could hold a strength greater than anything before it. Multiple pictures in this style may even have the ability to make an audience feel something. What is the purpose of photography if not to evoke emotion from a viewer, whether it be yourself or someone else.
For my final project, my aim was to combine two of my favourite mediums: Literature and photography. The images are a depiction of a poem, written by myself, in the hopes of capturing the feelings and imagery throughout. The photos reflect the feelings of the words and allow viewers to experience the emotions of the poem in a new and dynamic way.
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My work as a photographer reflects my love of, travel, people, and literature. Growing up in rural Wales, I have always been inspired by the dramatic landscapes which surround me. My love of photography began by trying to capture the stunning coastline where I lived. My photographs try to reflect the sheer majesty of nature and the ever-changing landscapes she creates. | [
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Walker: State must cut its own costs
Just as Wisconsin families are getting by with less, state government must learn frugality, said Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker Tuesday.
Walker - who faces Mark Neumann and Scott Paterick for the GOP nomination in the Sept. 14 primary election - addressed a group of about 40 gathered at noon in the loading dock of Valley Cartage in Hudson's industrial park.
Paper lunch bags, a symbol of his "Brown Bag Movement," awaited audience members as they took their seats on metal folding chairs.
Walker, the son of a minister, said as he paid his way through school working odd jobs, he carried his lunch and today still saves money by packing his own sandwiches before heading to the office.
"A lot the stories I got from my grandmother shaped who I am today," said Walker, has been Milwaukee County executive since he was first elected to the job in 2002.
He said his grandmother, who was raised during the Great Depression and later widowed, was self-sufficient and frugal. When she took her grandchildren out to eat, she took them to McDonald's and used coupons, said Walker.
"I swear to God, she had so many coupons with her, they paid us to eat there."
Those lessons in frugality are important in these times of economic downturn, said Walker.
"I for one like a government that tries to save money just like the rest of us," he said. "Too many politicians have that flip-flopped around."
He said he will apply to state government the same small town values and common sense ideas he uses in his own life: Don't spend more than you have, smaller government is better government, and people, not government, create jobs.
When he started campaigning for governor, said Walker, he toured Wisconsin businesses but soon realized he was meeting only with general managers.
As he made an effort to talk one-on-one with workers and the public in general, he has learned about their concerns, said Walker.
"What I'm finding is pretty universal: people are scared," he said, explaining they are afraid of losing their jobs or of having family members lose jobs.
"You don't have to be afraid anymore because help is on the way," said Walker, promising that if he's elected governor, he will work to implement changes that help employers create jobs.
A better business climate
Walker said lower taxes, fewer regulations on business creation and expansion and "true tort reform" are needed to improve Wisconsin's business climate.
He promised that his first priority as governor will be to help the people of Wisconsin create 250,000 new jobs by the end of his first term.
Those skeptical of his ability to do that should look at his record as Milwaukee County executive, said Walker.
When he was elected, he said, Milwaukee County was close to an organizational and financial meltdown. Since then, he said, he has introduced eight consecutive balanced county budgets that didn't increase the property tax levy from the year before, cut the county's debt to raise its bond rating and encouraged Milwaukee airport development that resulted in 1,000 new private sector jobs.
Gov. Jim Doyle has taken the state down the wrong path, said Walker. "It's about time we put somebody in who's going to fix that."
Walker said employers "beg me" to get government out of their way.
There is no better place to grow up, live or retire to than Wisconsin, said Walker.
"What's failing us is not our people or our place," he said. "What's failing us is our government."
Walker said he would support a constitutional amendment to assure that the state's transportation fund is used solely for transportation and not diverted to cover other deficits.
Education, health care
Wisconsin needs to continue to improve its educational system, said Walker. He suggested allowing school districts to reward teachers who do well.
"Everywhere else, we pay for performance," said Walker, who believes that will work in schools too.
As for the University of Wisconsin system, he advocates giving greater autonomy to campuses, decentralizing power, allowing universities to operate more like businesses and tying campuses into regional economic development plans.
When it comes to health care, Wisconsin consistently ranks high in access and quality, said Walker. "What's killing us is cost."
He suggested "getting government out of the way," providing more disclosure and transparency when insurance coverage is purchased and expecting consumers to take more responsibility for their health care.
"Ultimately all of as consumers need to have more skin in the game," said Walker. "The more we play an active role in our health...the better off we're going to be."
The recently adopted federal health care reform gives people no reason to do that, he said.
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Kendoll’s been making massive waves in the home scene and has acquired huge assist from trade giants comparable to Insomniac, having already performed Past Wonderland together with Digital Daisy Carnival Las Vegas. Her label releases embody Insomniac Information, Night time Bass, Dim Mak, Prescription Information, Psycho Disco!, Audiophile XXL, 4 40, and there’s no surprise why she’s thought to be one in every of EDM’s quickest rising acts.
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Who is it?
The Cape Barren goose or gallinaceous bird is the least aquatic of its species. It is not a good swimmer and is characterised by its ungraceful and slow flight (this is due to the fact that it is a portlier bird than the rest of its relatives). It is the typical symbol of Australian birds, since it is native to the islands off the south coast of Australia.
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Is Juicing a Healthy Way to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables?
Learn if drinking fruit or vegetable juice is as nutritious as eating a piece of fruit or vegetables. How to Juice: 2 Recipes With & Without a Juicer
Drinking 100% fruit or vegetable juice can help boost your produce intake-a good thing when you consider that most Americans fall short in meeting the recommended intake (5½ cups daily for a 2,000-calorie diet). That said, we drink more than half of our fruit intake. And juice boasts less fiber and is more calorie-dense than whole produce: two medium oranges deliver about the same number of calories as a cup of orange juice, but boasts 12 times the fiber. Whole, unprocessed fruits and vegetables are also healthier because they generally have more phytochemicals (the compounds behind the disease-fighting benefits of produce). Plus, research suggests when you eat your calories versus drink them, you feel more satisfied and stay fuller longer.
If you're juicing to detox or slim down-trends that are now back in vogue-there's no science to support either. Your kidneys and liver naturally detoxify your blood. And if your juicy diet delivers fewer calories than you need, you'll lose weight, but you may not sustain it.
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Having discovered they could turn animals invisible, a group of scientists test the subject on a human. Head of research, Dr. Sebastian Caine decides to use himself as the subject. After the experiment can't be reversed, it takes a toll on Caine's personality, causing him to hunt down and kill his colleagues
Besides the full body suits in different colors for visual effects scenes, Kevin Bacon also had to wear full-eye contact lenses the same color as the suits for most scenes. See more »
An injection into a vein will first reach the heart, then the lungs, after that return to the heart and finally distribute through the body. The sequence shown with the Gorilla and Cain returning from invisibility was anatomically incorrect. See more »
It seems a lot of IMDB comments on this film are biased, in the sense that they try to compare it to an older version. True, "HOLLOW MAN" is a remake of sorts of "THE INVISIBLE MAN", but that's where the similarities end. "HOLLOW MAN" is an entertaining movie,period. If you watch a movie with the intention of finding as many flaws as possible, then you shouldn't watch movies in the first place. True, some movies are plain horrendous and unbearable, but "HOLLOW MAN" manages to entertain and make you think what YOU would do if you were invisible and if you had your ex getting laid with one of your friends. Kevin Bacon stars as a eccentric scientist who, along with a team of collaborators, discover the way to make animals invisible. Now his mission is to make them visible again. When this team of young scientists (working, as you might guess, for the Pentagon)think they have the formula for making animals visible again, Kevin bacon volunteers to be the first to try the new experimental drug. After that, of course, things go wrong, as Kevin Bacon remains invisible for the rest of the movie and is obliged to wear a latex mask, so his collaborators know where he is. Feelings of paranoia and desperation begin to take over Kevin's character, and when he finds out that his ex girlfriend AND collaborator (Elisabeth Shue) is having a torrid affair with another of the young scientists in the team, he finally snaps. The movie then turns into a hybrid of "ALIEN" and a slasher flick, but that's not saying it's a bad turn. There are scares and chills and the movie moves at a nice pace. The special effects are top notch (a quality always prevalent in ALL of Paul Verhoeven's films)as we get to see some "body reconstitution" sequences never seen on a movie before. If there's anything to complain about, perhaps, is the predictability of the situations herein; by the first hour of the movie you KNOW Kevin bacon will make the jump from being weird and eccentric to being a homicidal lunatic in the end. And the ending is a bit abrupt, but despite this, HOLLOW MAN is still worth watching. If you want to know what a TRULY bad movie is, then waste your money on "FEAR DOT COM" (With Stephen Dorf) or the even worse THE UNTOLD (or "Sasquatsh", with Land Henriksen). Now THAT is "hollow"! 8* out of 10*!
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Less than a month after almost forfeiting their place in the competition, Tyrone have won an unlikely All-Ireland title, prolonging Mayo's extraordinary agony in finals.
A critical four-minute spell early in the second half set them on their way, Ryan O'Donoghue slipping a penalty wide moments before Cathal McShane ghosted in behind the Mayo cover to deftly palm a goal and open up a four-point lead.
With 12 minutes remaining, when Mayo appeared to be gaining a stranglehold in the middle third, Tyrone broke in behind, Conor McKenna raced through a yawning gap in the defence, casually tossing a no-look pass to the onrushing Darren McCurry who slapped the ball to the net. The gap was now five.
Mayo rallied, launching galloping run after galloping run but Tyrone's oppressive smother defence and their own poor shooting undermined them.
The victory was first and foremost a tribute to the Ulster champions' brilliant defending, both individually and collectively. Even when not executing a turnover, they slowed Mayo attacks, forcing them down dead ends, always getting a hand in and staying the right side of a foul. As in the semi-final, they countered beautifully and were the far more composed and economical team in front of goal.
For Mayo, who unlike in most finals entered as the slightest of its favourites, this latest defeat - lost on an identical scoreline to 2020 - must rank as one of the most sickening yet. Remarkably, they have now lost one third of all All-Ireland football finals played since 1989.
An All-Ireland title that looked a remote prospect after Tyrone shipped six goals in Killarney, appeared even less likely after Covid-19 ran riot in their camp before and after the Ulster final, forcing a delay to the All-Ireland series.
But their resilience and unrivalled game intelligence shone through in the final two matches and they have a fourth All-Ireland crown, achieved in the first year of Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher's reign.
This time, things started reasonably enough for Mayo. They had a rather unhappy habit of conceding goals more or less immediately in All-Ireland finals but they began like caged tigers let loose here.
Aidan O'Shea, whose performance in the semi-final attracted such derision, won the throw-in, poked a pass into Tommy Conroy, who bulldozed through his man and curled over a score. Minutes later, O'Donoghue clipped over a free and the Mayo crowd were rocking.
It was apparent the Connacht champions had won the ticket scramble, the spillover from the pubs around Drumcondra a sea of Elvery's and retro Genfitt jerseys.
But the Tyrone crowd wasn't long making itself heard. As in the semi-final, they started a bit gingerly, took stock and acclimatised to the contest. Morgan, a rock of assurance all day, got them off the mark with a long range free.
As usual, their marksmen/corner backs were on target. Padraig Hampsey raided up the Hogan Stand, swerving over a beautiful score off the right. Darren McCurry, who only came alive late in the semi-final, got into the swing early here, notching two and Tyrone led 0-04 to 0-03 at the water-break.
Mayo kept the game tit for tat, Paddy Durcan and Stephen Coen both landing sweet points.
Early on, there was another of those hinge, 'what if' moments for the westerners. Mayo missed a woeful sitter on 14 minutes. Ryan O'Donoghue appeared to be in the process of getting bottled up, spun away from the tackle and lofted a pass in for Bryan Walsh who'd stolen in behind. Morgan sped out quickly to smother the shot but it rebounded to Conor Loftus who only had to pass it to the net. However, he snatched at the chance and it was blocked off the line by the retreating Niall Sludden.
O'Shea was experiencing more All-Ireland final woes. He stuck a shot wide on the near post and then when found with a cleverly angled pass when Morgan was loitering far from goal, he was ponderous with his attempt and Ronan McNamee was able to execute an exemplary block.
Robbie Hennelly, too, wasn't the assured player of the semi-final, shanking one kick-out into the path of the livewire McGeary. A couple of patient pop passes later and Sludden found the space to split the posts.
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Adderstripe thought back to the corrupted she-cat, a pain of sorrow entering her mind.
Ever tell yourself, “Mapleshade is so evil.” Well, stop telling yourself that, and I’m going to throw all of my reasoning at you to explain why.
WARNING: Contains spoilers for “Mapleshade’s Vengance.”
Mapleshade lived among the felines of Thunderclan. She was a very sweet she-cat, known throughout Thunderclan with her good friend Frecklewish. The only secret she ever kept from them was her relationship with the Riverclan tom, Appledusk. You couldn’t her blame her though, she was the happiest she-cat alive with him, and became even happier when she gave birth to his kit’s. Petalkit, Larchkit, and Patchkit. After a few moons Ravenwing, the medicine cat, tells Mapleshade of a prophecy he had, revealing he knew the truth about her relationship with Appledusk. Mapleshade pleaded he kept it a secret, afraid of her future that lay ahead for her and her kits. Ravenwing ignores her, insisting he shall keep no lie from his clan. She returns to camp, awaiting Oakstar’s opinion.
Mapleshade was ordered by Oakstar into exile, along with her kits after being struck in the face by her once closest friend, Frecklewish. Losing her home, and being sent into pain from her closest friend would already be enough for me, but for Mapleshade, it keeps going. She left Thunderclan, immediately planned to join Riverclan with Appledusk. Rushing off Thunderclan territory during a quite dangerous storm, she must swim across the river with her kits. After the water becomes very violent from the storm, a wave crashed down on top of her, in which caused her to lose her kits. She frantically looked for them, but failed. The next morning her kit’s were all found dead by Appledusk’s patrol, who takes Mapleshade and her dead kits to the Riverclan camp. Now she lost the most greatest that ever happened to her.
When she arrived at the camp, Appledusk coldly blames Mapleshade for the death of “their” kits, and admits to the Riverclan leader he was mates with Mapleshade, but explains to her how badly he regrets it and how wrong he was. Reedshine then sets off affectionate actions towards Appledusk right in front of Mapleshade’s face. She then discovers Appledusk has been with Reedshine this entire time. Mapleshade begs the Riverclan leader to take her in, and to allow her to stay with her dead kit’s who have been buried among their land. The Riverclan leader heartlessly denies Mapleshade requests to seek refuge within Riverclan, even for just a night. Before she is forced to leave, Appledusk says directly to her face that he denies loving her and to leave.
Mapleshade and her kits were exiled from their home.
Her best friend turned on her in a very furious manner.
She lost all of her kits.
Her mate has been cheating on her for who knows how long, and to her face denied he loved her. Also was coldly rejected by him.
She was denied any refuge in Riverclan, and to leave, to leave her kits be buried with Riverclan and not her.
No wonder she killed Frecklewish, Appledusk, Ravenwing, and Crookedjaw/star’s ancestors. It was all for her kit’s, her revenge. You can’t expect for this to happen someone, and not have them go crazy or evil.
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The first Now You See Me was an enjoyable film. It had a great cast that seemed to enjoy filming the movie as much as most audiences enjoyed watching it. However, it wasn’t a movie you expected to see a sequel to. Fast-forward three years and we have Now You See Me 2, featuring most of the same cast, up to their old tricks again (pun intended).
Now You See Me 2 is very similar to the first movie. Three of the four horsemen return, with Isla Fisher’s Henley Reeves being replaced by Lizzy Caplan as Lula. Dave Franco, Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson all reprise their roles as Jack Wilder, Daniel Atlas and Merritt McKinney respectively. Meanwhile, Mark Ruffalo is back as Dylan Rhodes and Morgan Freeman returns as Thaddeus Bradley. The biggest newcomer is Daniel Radcliffe as Walter, who is the primary antagonist this time around.
To keep things simple, if you enjoyed the first film there’s a very good chance you’ll like Now You See Me 2. The magic tricks are kicked up a notch, and the action is more intense, while the story shifts to the background a bit to make room for all the antics that look almost as though they’re straight out of Mission: Impossible. There’s still an underlying story that centers around Dylan Rhodes and Thaddeus Bradley, but it definitely takes a backseat to the action sequences and flashy magic tricks.
While the four horsemen are back in optimal form (depending on how much you like Lizzy Caplan), their primary adversary, Walter, doesn’t fair as well. Michael Caine’s Arthur Tressler was the main baddy in the first movie, and that’s a hard act to follow. Daniel Radcliffe isn’t a bad actor, but he’s no Michael Caine, and that shows tremendously in this film. It’s just difficult to take him seriously throughout the entire movie, and he’s shown up by almost anyone else on-screen in every single scene he’s in.
Aside from a lackluster villain, there’s plenty to enjoy about Now You See Me 2. The four horsemen are out to reveal the wrong-doings of the business world, while putting on an entertaining spectacle in the process. There are a few twists and turns, especially toward the end, to keep the audience on their toes. While it would be nice if the horsemen didn’t explain everything during the finale, this happened in the first film, so fans should be used to it by now. The entertainment value is high, and the actors are all in top form aside from Radcliffe. If you’re looking for counter programming to Warcraft, you could do far worse than Now You See Me 2.
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About Now You See Me 2
Synopsis: The Four Horsemen resurface and are forcibly recruited by a tech genius to pull off their most impossible heist yet.
Director: Jon M. Chu
Writers: Ed Solomon, Pete Chiarelli
Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson
Runtime: 2 Hours, 9 Minutes
Bryan Dawson has been writing professionally since the age of 13. He started his career as a video game writer and has since worked for Random House, Prima Games, DirecTV, IGN, AOL, the British Government, and various other organizations. For GNN, Bryan taps into his passion for movies. | [
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Passive optical "gyros" as well as active optical "gyros" (i.e. ring laser gyros or RLG) are based on the Sagnac effect. The Sagnac effect is the non-reciprocal phase difference experienced by light propagating along opposite directions in a rotating frame. The active technique for measuring the phase difference consists of placing a gain medium within a ring cavity, i.e. a ring laser. In the presence of rotation, the non-reciprocal phase difference that is generated is automatically transformed to a difference in the laser frequencies along the counterpropagating directions in the ring laser. In the passive optical gyros, the non-reciprocal phase shift generated by rotation must be measured using external techniques. There are two types of passive gyros. One type is based on an interferometer approach in which two light beams propagate along opposite directions around a closed path and the phase shift difference generated by rotation is measured. The sensitivity is enhanced considerably by confining the light propagation within a single mode fiber that is wrapped many times around a cylinder. The other type of passive gyro is based on a ring resonator approach in which an external light source is used to measure the difference in the resonance frequency of the cavity along opposite directions. This resonance frequency difference is proportional to the rotation-induced Sagnac phase difference. Optical cavities may be constructed using bulk-optical, fiber-optical or integrated-optical components. At present there is considerable research in progress that is aimed at the development of passive gyros for a variety of applications from precision navigation to robot control. The performance of such gyros at present are very encouraging. The early emphasis on short term noise is now shifting to dynamic range, scale factor stability, light sources, and integrated optic components. In addition, there has been immense progress in the development of low loss fuzed couplers for both the multiturn interferometer gyro and the resonator gyro. The following references will give a good starting point for the interested reader. The references also include the results of recent work mentioned either individually or included in the listed conference proceedings. Futuristic, novel ideas are discussed in references 16 and 17. | [
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Complex systems provide a good description for many natural and social phenomena. Ecosystems, social networks, financial markets, quantum many body systems (e.g., superfluid helium 3), self-organizing artificial intelligence (such as neural systems) are all characterized by having many elements (species, members, traders, atoms), which interact locally, but give rise to phenomena, which cannot be explained by the properties of the single elements themselves (the emergence of fads and trends, financial market booms and crashes, superfluidity). Essential characteristics of a complex system include: feedbacks between processes occurring at different scales, amplification of minor variations in initial conditions, and the emergence of patterns in the absence of a global controller. The research at Labex MME-DII focuses both on the study of abstract mathematical models of such systems (PDEs, Markov Processes, the Schroedinger problem, mean field analysis) and on the application of such models to the analysis of specific complex systems (financial markets, quantum many body systems, networks). Some of the topics of interest are:
Researchers with interest in Complex Systems:
Julien Barral (LAGA)
I am interested in understanding and classifying fine geometric properties of measures and processes arising in statistical mechanics, dynamical systems and ergodic theory and metric number theory. Also I have an interest in applications of multi fractals in modeling social or natural phenomena, from signals to systems.
Florent Barret (MODAL’X)
I am interested in modelling and understanding Markov processes which could have very different behaviors depending on the time scale they are considered. Metastability and averaging are such situations. In these cases, the process exhibits different asymptotic behaviors depending on the time scale, and could converge to simplified processes. Metastable diffusions have numerous stable attractors and could jump randomly from one to another. Averaging principle leads to distinguish between slow and fast components of some process and tries to keep only the slow component. These are some of the situations I consider.
My research is on resource allocation problems in inter-connected networks of distributed nodes using tools from game theory, information theory, online and convex optimization and learning with applications mainly in wireless networks, multiple antenna communications, Internet of Things, and smart grids.
Pierre Berger (LAGA)
I am interested in the study of dynamical systems (i.e. systems defined by the iteration of a map or of a flow), which have robust properties for perturbation of the systems. This can be their chaotic behavior (existence of a unique statistical behavior, or infinitely many simultaneous statistical behaviors), or reduction to systems of lower dimension.
Sacha Bourgeois-Gironde’s research develops at the interface between economics and cognitive sciences. It mainly consists in investigating some biological bases of economic behaviors and cognition. The central theme is a temporal and functional lag between the evolution of neurobiological mechanisms that supported the adaptation to modern economic environments and the nature and demands of these environments. The study of rationality and irrationality, which transformed dramatically economic sciences in the recent decades, is understood within that particular scope. How institutions solve problem of individual rationality is at the core of his research. The human institutions on which his work focusses are money and language.
Jérémie Cabessa (LEMMA)
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Delphine David (CEPN)
We apply mean field games theory to model agents’ interaction on financial markets. We mainly study HJB equations and/or Kolmogorov equations to draw a general behavior of the system.
Hung T. Diep (LPTM)
I use statistical physics to study collective behaviors of systems of interacting particles. Applications are found in the field of phase transitions and critical phenomena as well as in condensed matter and theory of magnetism. I combine in my works theories and methods of simulation which are complementary. These methods can be also applied in socio-economic problems. I have started studying some problems in sociophysics.
Vladimir Georgescu (AGM)
Spectral and scattering theory of quantum many body systems and quantum fields.
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This 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS is finished in white over Platinum Gray leather and is powered by a 4.8-liter V8 paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Equipment includes adjustable air suspension, 21″ SportEdition wheels, PCM with navigation, Bose surround sound, ParkAssist, a heated steering wheel, 14-way power-adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation, and heated rear seats. The car was first registered in Arizona, and it was acquired by the current owner in 2018 and now has 71k miles. This Cayenne is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean Carfax report and a clean Oregon title.
Compared to the standard Cayenne, the GTS features body-colored side skirts, a Turbo-style front fascia, active headlights with LED accents, tinted tail lamps, and a unique bi-plane rear spoiler. This example is finished in white and is equipped with a power sunroof, quad-outlet exhaust system, and front and rear parking sensors.
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To the Team at Animal wellness, Thank you Very Much!
Just wanted to share my heartfelt thanks for all your assistance with my cat. I am pleased to report that his blood count has returned to normal without any steroids. (previous vet gave very poor prognosis and specialists as well)
Dr Elaine thank you so much for offering natural therapies to animals and for treating more than just the symptoms.
Our cat is back to his normal self and looking healthier than ever! Bless you guys.
Saras15 - Holland Park West, QLD
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Weather. Dynamics in Earth’s Atmosphere. What Drives Air Motion?. Warm air rises and cools as it expands. Cool air falls to fill the space left by warm air. This sets up a vertical convection current. Particles exert a force as they move and this force per unit area is called pressure.
Dynamics in Earth’s Atmosphere
The columns in the first set have the same
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Study From The Stars
So the place did we all learn how to kiss
A large fraction of the population learned how you can kiss by means of watching films or tv exhibits. From Casablanca to Gone with the Wind to Lady and the Tramp, these motion pictures depict how an ideal kiss should be. You can attempt bettering your kissing expertise by watching Hollywood’s mens batman t shirt price finest film kisses. Here’s my prime 10 checklist:
Youngsters in America
(Gregory Smith & Stephanie Sherrin)
This film is about a budding teen romance constructed upon reproducing Hollywood’s well-known on-display kisses. What’s fascinating to note is that this movie holds the record for the longest on-display kissing scenes – 6 minutes – which may be seen ultimately credits.
(Ethan Hawke & Julie Delpy)
The film options a sequence of “getting acquainted kisses” between Jesse and Celine as they travelled round Vienna.
(James Stewart & Grace Kelly)
This film is well-known for the “sleeping” kissing scene between Stewart and Kelly. Kelly approaches a sleeping Stewart, in a scene beautifully shot by the great Alfred Hitchcock, and right before she kisses him, he wakes up.
(Demi Moore & Patrick Swayze)
Pottery at its most interesting. The most unforgettable scene in this movie is the passionate kissing and lovemaking between them whilst Moore’s character is shaping a clay vase with legs unfold open. You wouldn’t want to overlook that one.
A Room with a View
(Julian Sands & Helena Bonham -Carter)
This film options an outdoor kissing scene between the feisty Lucy and free-spirited George. After this unexpected and sensuous “ardour-awakening kiss”, Lucy was compelled to ending her engagement to her suitor, Cecil, performed by Daniel-Day Lewis.
(Rachel McAdams & Ryan Gosling)
A sentimental movie about separation and discovering your approach back, this film is stuffed with kisses, essentially the most memorable one being the rain-soaked kiss that got here after Allie discovered that Noah had written her 365 letters for each day of the yr which were intercepted by her mom and led her to believe that he had forgotten about her.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Again
(Harrison Ford & Carrie Fisher)
Who could overlook the moment of jaw-dropping reality when the audience realized that this saga wasn’t a movie about incest After Leia said she “would slightly kiss a wookie” all of us thought pricey old Han Solo wasn’t going to get mens batman t shirt price her. But our feisty little princess was no match for the charms of our rugged Han.
The Matrix Reloaded
(Keanu Reeves & Monica Bellucci)
Ah, Monica Bellucci. She performs the love-starved and emotionally-needy spouse of the Merovingian. To get back at her husband, she makes a bargain with Neo and Trinity. In alternate for bringing them to the Keymaker, she asks for a pattern kiss. “…A kiss…I would like you to kiss me, as in the event you were kissing her… You love her, she loves you. It’s all over you each. A very long time in the past, I knew what that felt like. I want to remember it. I wish to sample it. That’s all. Only a sample…It is only a kiss”. Neo fails at first mens batman t shirt price and on the second try, Persephone sighs and says, “Yes, that’s it.”
(Sean Biggerstaff & Emilia Fox)
Artwork pupil Ben Willis, on this British romantic comedy, has the ability to freeze time in his fantasy world. At the tip of the movie, he shows his girlfriend Sharon, played by Emilia Fox, how he might stop time during a snowfall. Ben freezes time and they begin to share a kiss in an attractive scene.
(Tom Cruise & Renee Zellwegger)
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Deluxe Honeydrop: Raw Manuka Honey - Kale Cucumber
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Review: Raw Manuka Honey - Kale Cucumber
Posted: Nov 04, 2015 at 1:44 PM (Last Updated: Dec 02, 2015 at 10:54 AM)This variety of Honeydrop combines the company base "Honeyade" with elements that you’d find in a green juice, namely kale and cucumber. The result is more heavily weighted towards the green juice end of the spectrum, but the company has definitely done a nice job with it. Notes of kale, cucumber, lemon, and apple all hit your tongue, while a finishing note of Manuka honey is definitely present. At 90 calories and 16g of sugars per 10 oz. bottle, this product is in the middle of the pack when it comes to sweetness. This seems like a nice place for the product to be, especially given that this is the only green juice in the lineup. In the current state of the market, where green juice is extremely marketable, this alone will probably make the product pull pretty well. We do, however, think that the branding for Honeydrop could be developed a bit further. While this product doesn’t look bad, the company's branding isn’t really a part of it and from looking at the packaging, it’s not clear what the brand name is. Ultimately, we really enjoyed this flavor, and we think that it’s a smart move for Honeydrop to have this variety as part of the line. | [
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Now more than ever, it is important to ensure that our communities are resilient to the changes of the future. The climate crisis and COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to consider the resilience of our societies and the ways we can adapt to large-scale disruptions. While both crises are daunting, in 2018 the residents of Missoula, MT used the Climate Ready Communities Practical Guide to Building Resilience to begin their climate resilience process. With this “do-it-yourself” approach, Missoula has created a custom strategic plan that promises a safer future for their community.
After two years of planning, Climate Ready Missoula was adopted by both city and county governments. The plan includes a thorough vulnerability assessment and illustrates three alarming climate scenarios based on current climate projections. The urgency of climate change is clearly stated throughout the plan, but it maintains that with immediate action, the community can take meaningful strides towards effective adaptations. In addition, Climate Ready Missoula highlights the importance of inclusivity within the adaptation process that will benefit all sectors of society.
Communities across the state of Oregon contacted us following our March call for communities interested in developing climate resilience plans as a part of a cohort. Each member of the cohort will move through the seven steps of our Practical Guide to Building Climate Resilience using an independent process driven by the community’s specific needs. Each will also have access to supplemental content for the Guide and a range of support services as well as the chance to share lessons with and learn from fellow cohort members.
While we’re still working to secure philanthropic funding to help support the cohort, we’re pleased to announce members of the cohort today:
- City of Gresham
- City of Mosier
- City of Sandy
- City of Tigard
- City of Troutdale
- City of Yachats
The Climate Ready Communities team recently joined the excitement at the 4th National Adaptation Forum (NAF), the largest gathering of the climate adaptation community in North America that takes place every 2 years. It’s inspiring to be part of such a vibrant, diverse and motivated group. The numbers are not yet published for 2019, but it definitely felt like the largest attendance yet!
“We have been coming to NAF since its inception, and it is amazing how the conference has matured and changed over time. I remember the first year was focused on models and science. Now we’re talking about equity and inclusion, not just for communities, but for the adaptation field as well. And we’re talking about how to share what is working and not working so we can learn from each other. It’s exciting to be part of such a new and dynamic field.” Marni Koopman
The top themes at NAF2019 included tribal adaption, equitable adaptation, communication and engagement, indicators and monitoring, and actionable climate science, among others. There were over 100 sessions during the 3 day event.
It was standing room only for every single session in the Climate Resilience track at the 2019 National Planning Conference in mid-April. Every single session. Some sessions got so crowded that conference organizers began posting safety notices asking people not to stand in the back or sit on the floor. But the notices were routinely ignored as planners poured into sessions focused on how to integrate climate change considerations into their everyday work for communities of all size.
The popularity of the climate sessions underscores what we are seeing in professional societies across the nation as climate impacts become much more obvious and the need to take action more urgent. Planners are looking for help navigating climate science resources, engaging their elected officials and residents around the issue, and identifying sound investments in climate adaptation for their communities. It was the first time we introduced our soon to be launched Climate Ready Communities program to the planning community, and we found that many planners are in the difficult spot of knowing they need to take action, but not having the expertise to do it alone or the money to hire for consultant help.
The Sierra Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Partnership (Sierra CAMP) is a cross-sector partnership working to promote climate adaptation and mitigation strategies across the expansive Sierra Nevada region of California. Sierra CAMP, one of seven regional climate collaboratives in the state and a member of the Alliance of Regional Collaboratives for Climate Adaptation (ARCCA), is a program of Sierra Business Council. Sierra CAMP convenes a diverse group of public, private, and nonprofit entities including the Town of Truckee, U.S. Forest Service Region V, Sierra Nevada Conservancy, California Ski Industry Association, California Forestry Association, Sierra Cascade Land Trust Council, and the Sierra Institute for Community and Environment.
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Does something other than a ninth planet explain some of our solar system's quirks?
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You’re sat on the sofa watching a brand new boxset of an evening. Your dog pads into the room and hops up next to you before rolling onto its back and getting comfy. Instinctively, your hand reaches over as you continue to stare at the tv, and you give your dog a belly rub. This is a scene playing out across the world right now, and in today’s post, we’re going to answer the question – does your dog like belly rubs?
Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! (probably)
Both owners and dogs alike will be happy to hear us confirm that yes, on the whole, dogs do enjoy a good belly rub. Why are our four legged friends so fond of a good tummy tickle? Because it feels great to them! It’s also a sign of the trust they put in you – a dog will only expose their belly like this when they are feeling happy and safe because it makes them quite vulnerable and having your reassuring hand rub their bellies and chests makes them feel good.
There are some exceptions to this rule though and it’s worth covering those quickly. Some dogs might have injuries or another source of pain in that area and so will not take kindly to a belly rub. Other dogs can lead very hard lives and find it difficult to trust humans so it may take them a very long time to show you this sort of trust (which has to be earned). By and large though, dogs love nothing more than a good belly rub because it feels great as far as they’re concerned. | [
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Chapter 6 Discounted Cash Flow Valuation
Chapter 06 Quiz A
Student Name _________________________
Student ID ____________
You are able to pay mortgage payments of $675 a month for thirty years. The interest rate is 9.5 percent,
compounded monthly. What price house can you afford to buy if you have $5,000 cash available as a down
You are going to receive $6,000 at the end of each quarter for the next five years. What is the net
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You want to retire on the day you have $1,000,000 in your savings account. You expect to earn 4 percent,
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A preferred stock pays annual dividends of $1.75. How much are you willing to pay today to buy one share
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Wildfire situation continues to ease in northwest -- while the rest of the province burns
The Wildfire Danger Rating continues to drop across much of northern B.C., thanks to several days of rain, and the Bulkley-Nechako Regional District has rescinded another Evacuation Alert.
The R.D., in conjunction with the Saik'uz Band Council, has lifted the alert covering the Cutoff Creek Wildfire south of Fort Fraser.
The fire, which covers an estimated 21,500 hectares, is classified as "being held" and crews are working to extinguish hotspots and establish a control line using direct attack.
That leaves just one Evacuation Alert remaining within the Regional District -- and that one covers the Mount Porter Fire near Omineca Provincial Park.
The Fire Danger Rating is now Low-to-Very Low for most of the Northwest Fire Region, except for the far north near the Yukon border, where it's still High-to-Extreme.
However, the situation in central and southern B.C. remains much more volatile, where Environment Canada has issued more heat warnings and special weather statements as unseasonable temperatures return.
Roughly 250 wildfires are burning across the province, and Emergency Management B.C. says a crew of 34 fire specialists from Australia will soon join 208 other out-of-province personnel working alongside more than 3,000 people on the fire lines.
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While the heating system and cooling system are running, The balancing valve acts to balance hydraulics. Such valves are divided into two types: static balancing valves and dynamic balancing valves. static balancing valves act as permanent resistance forces that are built into the system. Installing these valves must be calculated and precisely customized. If only one valve is changed from all the addresses, the system can cause changes in flow to other valves.
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Lana Rhoades Pornstar Revealed! Lana Rhoades Pornstar Revealed
If you haven’t heard of Lana Rhoades, then you are living under an eon. She was one of the most popular pornstars on Pornhub, but she recently left the company and focused on her career as a model and fashion designer. In the last few years she has been tagged as asexual, and she has gotten rid of her breast implants.
Lana Rhoades is a porn star
Lana Rhoades is a former porn actress who earned billions of dollars. Following her departure from the industry she started her own lingerie and apparel brands. These products have assisted Rhoades to maintain her financial standing and she’s been able to increase her fan base on social media.
Before turning to pornography, Rhoades was a part of an athletic team in high school. But, when she was 16, she was thrown into a correctional facility. Fortunately, she was released after one year, because of her good behavior. After a couple of years, she enrolled at Oakton Community College, but did not complete her degree due to work. Rhoades has started her porn career in 2014 and she gained a lot of attention after a photo shoot with Playboy. She’s one of the most well-known names in the industry, having garnered over 16million users on Instagram and over 992,000 YouTube users.
Despite the success of her porn career Lana Rhoades has remained a controversial figure. She has spoken out against the predatory practices that are prevalent in the world of porn. Her story is an awakening for a lot of porn stars. Many of them wish to get out of the business but are unsure of how to do so. Others vow to never ever return to the business.
She has big natural boobs
Although she’s a famous pornstar Lana Rhoades has big natural boobs. The singer and actress announced the birth on June 1. She has not revealed much about her father, however she has been linked to NBA athlete Kevin Durant and Majlak. When she was a young woman Rhoades started working in the adult industry. She initially worked in The Tilted Kilt located in Chicago. When she turned 18, she began becoming a porn.
Lana Rhoades is a native of Chicago, Illinois. She started porn in June of 2016, and quickly became an extremely popular pornstar. She is known for her ability to make men look hot she has also been featured on several websites. She’s also a model, she posed for her own Playboy Plus website in June.
Although she’s become more than a YouTube star, Lana Rhoades has remained an active pornstar. She’s dropped the clothes she wears and performing professional nudes. She also has her own pornstar game, which includes videos of her naked body. She’s also known for her sexy natural body sexy boobs.
She is bisexual.
The former porn star and fashion designer has ceased to be active in the industry, but she has continued to make videos of a man she finds attractive. While she is still an Asexual, Rhoades has also declared that she is “pretty very sexually sexually active.” She also claimed that she and her NBA superstar boyfriend have one son. In an interview recently, Rhoades discussed her sexuality.
The American performer Lana Rhoades was a big name in porn years back. She was just 19 when she began her journey into the industry. Since then, she has been a huge influencer on social media as well as among the more vocal critics on the business. Recently, in an interview she said that she was unaware that porn was sex.
At one time, Rhoades was an sexually asexual. While her experience within the film and entertainment industry for adults was not long but she’s made an impact as a fashion designer. After leaving her work in the film business for adults, Rhoades started a new stage of her life. The new venture she has started has allowed her to stay in her financial position, while also growing her fan base on social media.
She has taken out her breast implants
It was reported that Lana Rhoades Pornstar recently revealed that she removed her breast implants. She also deleted her old tweets regarding the surgery. A lot of people believe Lana has undergone a breast lift to give her a smaller boob. But, she hasn’t revealed when or how she’ll return to the adult industry.
Lana Rhoades is a famous pornstar who has undergone numerous surgeries However, this is the first time she’s publically announced her pregnancy. Though she has been quiet about the father of her baby There have been rumors that she was connected to NBA player Kevin Durant. Lana has previously revealed that she had breast implants when she was younger and | [
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 3. Baker Hughes hasinvested Elcogen, a European technology manufacturer, to bolsterthe company's presence in the green hydrogen production industry,Trend reports.
According to Elcogen, this investment, coupled with previousequity funding from Hydrogen One Capital Growth plc, HD Hyundai,Mirae, and project grants from the European Commission exceeding 24million euros, as well as a proposed debt of 15 million euros,brings Elcogen's total raised funds to over 140 million euros.
These funds will help Elcogen keep improving its solid oxidetechnology, which is crucial for making green hydrogen moreaffordable and speeding up the shift to cleaner energy.
Elcogen and Baker Hughes intend to work together on creatingsolutions for producing green hydrogen using Elcogen's solid oxideelectrolyser cell technology. Additionally, the funds will helpElcogen expand its manufacturing capacity. This includes building anew factory in Tallinn, Estonia, capable of producing up to 360 MW,to meet the increasing demand in the market and drive forward itsdevelopment efforts.
"This investment further demonstrates our commitment to supportthe energy transition and the development of the hydrogen economy,which we believe will be an essential part of the energy mix of thefuture. Today's announcement underscores our strategy incollaborating to build out solutions that can enable thedecarbonization of the energy ecosystem and marks anothersignificant milestone in our journey to continue to expand ourportfolio across the hydrogen value chain," said AlessandroBresciani, Senior Vice President Climate Technology Solutions atBaker Hughes.
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It Came from Outer Space ★★★ 1953
Aliens take on the form of local humans to repair their spacecraft in a small Arizona town. Good performances and outstanding direction add up to a fine science fiction film. Based on the story “The Meteor” by Ray Bradbury, who also wrote the script. Originally filmed in 3D. 81m/B VHS, DVD. Richard Carlson, Barbara Rush, Charles Drake, Russell Johnson, Kathleen Hughes; D: Jack Arnold; W: Harry Essex, Ray Bradbury; C: Clifford Stine; M: Henry Mancini, Herman Stein, Irving Gertz. | [
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The Korean Film Council ranked the Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) as the best Korean festival for the second time.
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) announced last week that after an evaluation of the best festivals in Korean the JIFF came on top. “We discussed business plans of each film festival in 2018 with reference to previous results and evaluations. As a result, we’ve decided to support Jeonju International Film Festival, Seoul International Women’s Film Festival, Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, Jecheon International Music&Film Festival, DMZ International Documentary Film Festival and Busan International Film Festival. Jeonju International Film Festival ranked top in evaluation for film festivals for 2 consecutive years and showed excellent performance in film production and distribution through Jeonju Cinema Project.”
At the same time the KOFIC announced they will increase its budget for the support-fund of festivals. Total expenditure of foster project for international film festivals is 4-billion KRW, increased by 1.5-billion KRW year-on-year.
About the KOFIC:
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC), a government-supported, self-administered body, strives to promote and support Korean Films both in korea and abroad. KOFIC’s primary objective is to promote and support the production of Korean films through funding, research, education and training. It also strives to further development international markets for Korean films and to promote inter-cultural understanding through film-based cultural exchanges.
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Abstract A sequential orthogonal approach to the building and training of a neural network with a single radial basis function (RBF) neuron is presented in this paper. A sequential learning neural network model proposed by Zhang and Morris is used in this paper to tackle the common problem encountered by conventional feed forward neural networks in the determination of the network structure in the number of hidden layers and the number of hidden neurons in each layer. For most of the applications, a single hidden RBF neuron itself will be sufficient and for other complex problems the procedure starts with a single hidden neuron and sequentially increases the number of hidden neurons until the model error becomes sufficiently small. The classical Gram–Schmidt orthogonalization method is used at each step to form a set of orthogonal bases for the space spanned by output vectors of the hidden neuron. It is also possible to determine the necessary number of hidden neurons for the required error. However for the problems investigated in this paper one hidden RBF neuron itself is sufficient to achieve desired accuracy. The neural network architecture has been trained and tested to three practical civil engineering problems such as (1) soil classification and (2) for the prediction of strength and workability of high performance concrete (3) for the prediction of ultimate shear strength of reinforced concrete deep beams. | [
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., have joined colleagues in seeking the withdrawal of a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed rule that would impose new one-size-fits-all Washington mandates on registered apprenticeship programs in Mississippi and across the country.
Senators Wicker and Hyde-Smith are among 22 Senators who signed a public comment letter that challenges the proposed rule titled, “National Apprenticeship System Enhancements,” which would enforce universal classroom and training requirements on all programs while also giving the DOL the ability to dissolve non-union apprenticeships. The burdensome new mandates would be especially troublesome for programs in rural states like Mississippi.
“Businesses and other sponsors of apprenticeship programs already face financial and administrative burdens. The proposed rule further discourages employer participation. The DOL is imposing burdensome requirements, hindering flexibility, limiting non-union worker training, and forcing employers to comply with a grave agenda,” the senators wrote.
The proposed rule would require all apprenticeship programs to provide a minimum of 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and 144 hours of classroom training. This new mandate would replace the current system that allows employers to determine whether a registered apprenticeship program has been completed by using one of three methods: the trainee’s competency, on-the-job training hours, or a combination of competency and time.
“Employers understand the qualifications and skills a prospective employee needs to be successful. The one-size-fits-all Washington mandate does not take into consideration the various dynamics of apprenticeship programs across localities and industries. The burdensome requirement will also be particularly difficult for small businesses to fulfill as they may lack the flexibility and resources necessary,” the senators continued.
In a bid to limit non-union apprenticeships, the proposed rule would allow the DOL to dissolve a non-union apprenticeship program accused of misconduct or noncompliance without verification by the National Labor Relations Board.
“This rule creates conditions where union membership is all but compulsory and undermines workers’ rights to choose union membership. This is especially pertinent in rural areas where a majority of apprenticeship programs are sponsored by small businesses with no union affiliation or where unionized workforces do not meet their unique needs,” the senators wrote.
The Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP), administered by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, has supported almost 13,000 apprentices between 2016 and 2023.
U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., led the letter, which was also signed by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., John Kennedy, R-La., Jim Risch, R-Idaho, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Ted Budd, R-N.C., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Mike Lee, R-Utah, John Hoeven, R-N.D., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Mike Rounds, R-S.D., James Lankford, R-Okla., Mike Braun, R-Ind., John Thune, R-S.D., and Todd Young, R-Ind.
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Rebuffed in their bid last year to capture $100 million of the state’s growing reserves, Connecticut’s nonprofit social service agencies are taking a new approach.
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Despite predictions that Connecticut’s rainy day fund could continue to grow through 2024, the nonprofits’ big ask puts the sector on a collision course with Gov. Ned Lamont and many legislators over the state spending cap.
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There’s currently a brutal crackdown on the LGBT+ community happening in Azerbaijan.
Police in Baku are reportedly arresting gay men and trans women under the false pretence of an anti-prostitution campaign.
According to Civil Rights Defenders, at least 100 LGBT+ people have been arrested on the street, in safe spaces and even in their own homes.
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“In our country, representatives of sex minorities have never been persecuted,” said a representative from the Ministry of Internal Affairs told Kavkaz.
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The leader of right-wing political group the Justice Party spoke out in favour of the raids, and slammed the West for “defending these creatures who are sources of immorality, dangerous diseases, and who have been cursed by God.”
While homosexuality is legal in Azerbaijan, there is currently no legal recognition of same-sex relationships, and LGBT+ people are unable to adopt or serve in the military.
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Khammam district is a district in the eastern region of the Indian state of Telangana. The city of Khammam is the district headquarters. The district shares boundaries with Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Bhadradri districts and with Eluru and NTR districts.
Paleolithic man probably roamed around the areas of lower Godavari valley and the surroundings of Bhadrachalam, Kothagudem, Wyra, Sathupalli and Paloncha Taluks in the district. Prehistoric rock paintings were found near Neeladri konda near Lankapalli of Sathupalli Taluk.
Megalithic Dolmens were found at Janampet of Pinapaka Taluk. Megalithic site on the campus of Government Degree college in Khammam has yielded pottery and skeletal remains. Kistapuram and Padugonigudem villages in Gundala Taluk of the district were rich in Megalithic cultural remnants explored and discovered recently.
The southern parts of Khammam district flourished as famous Buddhist centers along with Amaravathi and Vijayapuri along the rivulets Munneru, Wyra and Murredu. Important Buddhist sites in the district are Nelakondapalli, Mudigonda, Aswaraopeta and Karukonda near Kothagudem.
Khammam town which was the seat of Taluk Administration was a part of the larger Warangal district, till 1 October 1953. Six taluks of the Warangal district viz., Khammam, Madhira, Yellandu, Paloncha, Kothagudem and Burgampadu were carved out as a new district with Khammam as headquarters. On 1 November 1956, Hyderabad state was dissolved, and Khammam district became part of Andhra Pradesh.
In 1959, Bhadrachalam revenue division consisting of Bhadrachalam and Nuguru Venkatapuram Taluks of East Godavari district, which were on the other side of the river Godavari were merged into Khammam on grounds of geographical contiguity and administrative viability. Aswaraopeta was also part of West Godavari District up to 1959. In 1973 a new taluk with Sathupalli as headquarters was carved out from Madhira and Kothagudem taluks. In the year 1976 three new taluks were formed viz., Tirumalayapalem, Aswaraopeta and Manuguru by bifurcating Khammam, Kothagudem and Burgampadu taluks respectively.
In the year 1985, following the introduction of the mandal system, the district has been divided into 46 mandals, under four Revenue Divisions – Khammam, Kothagudem, Paloncha and Bhadrachalam.
On 2 June 2014, Khammam together with nine other districts became the new state of Telangana, which was separated from Andhra Pradesh. On 11 July 2014, the Lok Sabha approved a bill transferring seven mandals of Khammam district (Kukunoor, Velairpadu, Bhurgampadu, Chintoor, Kunavaram, Vararamachandrapuram and Bhadrachalam) back to Andhra Pradesh, in order to facilitate the Polavaram Irrigation project.
Khammam district occupies an area of 4,453.00 square kilometres (1,719.31 sq mi).
As of 2011[update] Census of India, the district has a population of 1,389,566.
The district has two revenue divisions of Kallur and Khammam. These are sub-divided into 21 mandals. Rv Karnan is the present collector of the district.
The mandals of Chinturu, Kunavaram, Nellipaka and Vararamachandrapuram were added to East Godavari district based on Polavaram ordinance.
The list of 21 mandals in Khammam district under 2 revenue divisions are listed in the following table:
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- The government of Bangladesh invited WorldFish to provide critical input and facilitate the revision of Bangladesh's National Fisheries Policy (1998)
- The revised National Fisheries Policy will help accelerate the expansion of aquatic food production in Bangladesh through sustainable aquaculture and resilient small-scale fisheries
A Divisional Stakeholder Consultation Workshop was co-hosted by WorldFish and Bangladesh’s Department of Fisheries (DoF) recently in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, to look at measures to transform the country’s fisheries and aquaculture sector into a more dynamic and sustainable venture by identifying and overcoming production bottlenecks.
The DoF, which falls under the purview of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock and is tasked with managing the country’s aquaculture and fisheries sector, was represented by its deputy director for Rajshahi, Md. Toafazuddin Ahamed.
"Bangladesh is a model for fish culture in ponds. We must reform marketing for the agriculture sector to include aquaculture. This must be undertaken as we revise the National Fisheries Policy (NFP)," remarked Ahamed.
Sustainability and resilience at the core of revised policy
The workshop proceedings emphasized the need to accelerate the expansion of aquatic food production through sustainable aquaculture and resilient small-scale fisheries. To this end, the revised NFP will have to take into account nutrition and public health, economic inclusion of women and youth, climate resilience and environmental sustainability.
"Fish is critical for food security, nutrition and poverty alleviation. Inland fisheries such as pond aquaculture have improved significantly in Bangladesh, and we need a solid strategy to sustain this development," said WorldFish Senior Scientist Benoy Kumar in his keynote.
Peerzadi Rumana Hossain, WorldFish’s climate research scientist, developed a methodological framework with four key themes and fifteen indicators to facilitate discussions on the policy revision.
Resolving teething issues through revised policy
Panelists of the workshop highlighted some of the issues faced by Bangladeshi fish farmers that can be addressed through the revision of the NFP. It is envisioned that many more tons of fish can be produced if the revised NFP promotes better farming techniques and addresses issues related to the supply and use of high-quality seed, production and feed.
The reduced availability of good carp broodstock to produce quality seed in rivers over the years is a grave concern for many Bangladeshi fish farmers as shared by Khondokar Touhidul Karim Mukul, a fish farmer and the owner of Monica Hatchery.
“It is crucial to develop a system whereby we can get good broodstock for our hatcheries. Apart from that, there is a need to understand available aquaculture technology better, especially those related to feeds and fish feeding for improved results," he said.
As feed is a critical input for quality fish production, the need to secure the supply of good quality feed in Bangladesh should be another area of focus for the revised NFP. Feed constitutes a significant portion of costs for any aquaculture enterprise. Farmers who lack the necessary knowledge to use the feed most efficiently and cost-effectively will exacerbate the issue further.
Several recommendations were made to address these concerns, including improving the production of higher quality feed at lower cost and better utilization of feeds through effective feeding methods.
David Rinto Das, a senior scientific officer with the Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) shared that almost all food prices have risen with the exception of fish. This is attributed to an increase in fish culture to meet demand.
“It is critical that the revised NFP addresses themes such as market connections and cold storage in order to prevent harvest loss. At the same time, it is critical to safeguard open water fish species, many of which are endangered, to increase the production and diversity of available aquatic foods. Apart from that, the revised NFP must also look at the prevention of water pollution to ensure aquatic foods are safe for human consumption," he proposed.
Securing food and nutrition security through broad collaboration
The panelists also reminded the importance of continued and comprehensive cooperation between government and non-governmental actors such as the DoF, BFRI, Bank Asia, Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS), fish feed producers, hatchery owners as well as other relevant development partners to work on growth-oriented initiatives to advance Bangladesh’s aquatic food systems further.
Other panelists present at the workshop included Shahnaz Afrose Shahin, the agriculture department head for Bank Asia, Abdus Salam, director of TMSS and Ashgor Ali Khan, assistant director for the Department of Women and Child Affairs.
WorldFish, together with DoF, is currently organizing division-level workshops across Bangladesh. The first workshop was organized in Rangpur on 27 October 2021, with another two planned for Sylhet and Cox’s Bazar. | [
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Ilana, an intelligent and creative ten year old girl tried to be perfect in her middos. It was somehow found out that she had been giving away most of her snack during recess because she felt guilty saying no. Ilana was taught to decide whether or not she wanted to share her snack and then to tolerate the feelings of guilt she felt when saying no.
Avrumi, a sweet and sensitive 12 year old boy was refusing to go to Minyan. Matter of fact, he was showing resistance regarding davening at all. We soon came to realize that davening was becoming a painstaking experience for him. Every few minutes he was feeling a need to repeat words in case he didn’t say them correctly. He was afraid if he didn’t say a word correctly Hashem would punish him. We worked out a plan with Avrumi’s Rebbe and Avrumi practiced reading straight through the davening without repeating words. Avrumi learned to tolerate the uncomfortable feeling that came up when he felt the urge to repeat a word and saw it would pass. Avrumi is back in shul again and doesn’t put up a fuss about davening.
Rebecca, a young mother of four was running to the doctor at least once a week, convinced that she was suffering from a serious illness. She was so consumed with her fear of getting sick that she couldn’t enjoy the present. Together we made guidelines of when Rebecca would check out symptoms with the doctor. We picked a person in her life who took her health in a stride and took guesses of whether they would visit the doctor for those symptoms. Most importantly, though, we worked together on accepting the uncertainty of life. We discussed that all any of us really have is the present, and none of us know what tomorrow will bring. This was a painful realization, but one Rebecca eventually came to terms with. Rebecca learned to stop pushing away the scary thoughts and just letting them be there. Eventually she was able to start living again and get back into her life. She is forever grateful for this realization.
Yossi, a man in his fifties taught overseas Yeshiva students about Emunah and Bitachon. He was a sincere and dedicated Mechanech. However, he was plagued with thoughts that questioned the existence of G-d. He read every book he could regarding Emuna and spent hours and hours trying to prove to himself the existence of G-d. We consulted Yossi’s Rav and then began practicing thinking the bad thoughts on purpose. At other times when the thoughts popped in to Yossi’s head he learned to let them be there. We discussed that we don’t have to like all of our thoughts and the harder we try to get rid of them the more they stick around. Yossi has stopped fighting with his thoughts and just lets them be. Yossi’s Emuna and Bitachon class became the most popular class in Yeshiva. | [
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We developed an iOS application called “PaceMyDay” for Michelle Renae Wild. Here’s the client’s description of the application:
We all experience low energy from time to time, but low energy/fatigue plagues some of us more than others. Do you:
– Do too much and end up exhausted?
– Stay on a task too long?
– Lack the energy to do things that you really enjoy?
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– Let the countdown timer notify you when it’s time to stop.
– Choose a break to help re-energize you.
– Answer the morning and evening questionnaires to help evaluate your sleep, mood, stress, etc. each day.
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– Add a reference to attempted/completed tasks to your default calendar.
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The overall purpose of the PaceMyDay app is to help users increase awareness of their energy levels and become more skilled at choosing how long to stay at a task before taking a break in order to improve their energy.
– Establish a wake-up alarm that includes a prompt to complete the morning sleep questionnaire (questions regarding quantity and quality of previous night’s sleep)
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At Turnberry Isle, a swank North Miami condominium complex, the business of moviemaking gets underway at 7:30 on a recent sunny Monday morning.
Residents driving Rolls-Royces and Mercedes are stopped cold by the sight of actors, lights, cameras and nervously buzzing film personnel in the condo`s circular driveway. Soon, other people`s progress in and out of the building where they live is halted for the business of making ''Making Mr. Right.''
John Malkovich, Ann Magnuson and Ben Masters are the stars of this offbeat romantic comedy (with overtones of ''Pygmalion'') being directed by Susan Seidelman in Florida since April. It`s Seidelman`s follow-up film to the 1985 surprise hit comedy ''Desperately Seeking Susan'' and a movie that could further her reputation as the leading female director now working within the Hollywood studio system.
'' `Mr. Right` is about a woman media consultant hired by NASA because it plans to send into space an android that looks like a human being,'' Seidelman says as preparations are made for shooting the first scene of the day. ''She actually creates her perfect man by giving the android a personality.
''My description sounds more science fiction-ish than it is. It`s really a social comedy about a 30-year-old overachieving woman who hasn`t been willing to compromise. When given an opportunity to create the perfect man, she is excited about the idea. She wants to make him not too macho, not too wimpy.''
Finding love in the 1980s is the movie`s theme. ''All of the characters are kind of confused about their relationships with the opposite sex, even the secondary characters,'' she says. ''And they all kind of represent different stages of love.''
Seidelman`s star is definitely in the ascent. She scored a critical and box-office success in 1985 with ''Susan'' by harnessing rock sensation Madonna and the spirited Rosanna Arquette. With a production budget of $5.5 million, the film grossed $29 million--the kind of return that studios respect. This time around, she has a few million dollars more, and more control over production.
On the set, the mood is relaxed, even casual, although the cast and crew have been working 12-hour days outdoors on such blistering days as this one. Seidelman, who at just under 5 feet tall may be the smallest person there, nevertheless is in easy control. She appears calm and imperturbable, which is one reason people enjoy working for her. It helps that the production`s on time and on the money.
Five hours this day are spent shooting a fairly simple 3-minute scene, which is par for the course. Magnuson, as 30-year-old media consultant Frankie Stone, drives up to the ritzy condo in a red Cadillac convertible. She honks the horn and out comes actor Ben Masters as her congressman ex-boyfriend.
They`re about to drive to the launching pad where the android will be sent into space. But first they exchange a few sentences and a kiss that suggests their relationship isn`t really over.
At least 10 times the scene is shot, with time-outs to build a platform for the camera, to rearrange reflector-lighting panels and to eliminate street noise. And the, shall we say, single-mindedness of movie folk to get what they want on film is amply in evidence. People are stopped from entering or leaving the building because the electronic doors make too much noise for shooting.
(To a woman who happens to drive her car out of the underground garage, a production assistant says--with an attitude that will brook no dissent
--''Could you turn off your engine, please?'' When she hesitates, he doesn`t. ''TURN IT OFF!'' he screams.)
Out of earshot, Seidelman confers with the actors about how she wants the scene played. Something she says clicks with Magnuson, who on the final take fine-tunes her response. After Masters gives her a kiss, she hurriedly starts the car engine and gives him a fleeting look as if she still feels a glimmer of attraction.
It`s what Seidelman wanted. Later in the cool of her trailer, she explains why ''Making Mr. Right'' is a happier experience than ''Desperately Seeking Susan'' with the mercurial Rosanna Arquette. ''I feel better, much more comfortable working with actors on this film. I`m also working with really wonderful actors. If there`s a difference between the two films, it`s the ease with which I`m now able to communicate with actors and they`re able to communicate with me.''
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Courtesy of Tennesseans Reclaiming Educational Excellence
The legislature is moving quickly to pass voucher legislation. They reconfigured a relevant subcommittee and used the illness of one legislative opponent as an opportunity to schedule the vote. It has already passed the Senate; now it is marching along through the House. It’ll go to committee next week and then to the full House floor.
This legislation (House Bill 1049) would allow public funds to be used for private education.
Williamson County’s four legislators are all for vouchers. They also receive campaign contributions from pro-privatization groups.
As we have said before, we believe that the way to build and strengthen a world-class public school system is to ensure that public schools are adequately resourced. We believe that public tax dollars should not be diverted for vouchers to go into private schools. We think investment in our public schools is the best policy choice for our kids, our communities, and our schools.
What are our objections?
Vouchers hurt public schools. Vouchers pull money out of public schools and let private schools select the students they prefer (i.e. the cheapest and easiest to educate). In 2014, the Executive Director of the Tennessee County Commissioners Association said that vouchers would be “the greatest nightmare counties have ever faced.”
Vouchers don’t work. Despite being around for decades, vouchers have a weak and unproven record in improving educational outcomes for the kids they supposedly serve. Studies funded by the privatization industry predictably find gains; most other studies find little if any benefit. Sometimes kids do a little better, sometimes a little worse.
Any voucher program will be expanded. Education privatizers have made it clear that the end game is not about serving low-income students; rather, the end game is privatization of public schools in general – or at least the parts that can make money. The late Milton Friedman, whose advocacy group/think tank still funds or provides much of the pro-voucher research, once said:
“Vouchers are not an end in themselves; they are a means to make a transition from a government to a market system.”
You think this won’t affect Williamson County? Ha! Last year, a similar bill contained a provision tacked on the last page that could have brought vouchers to Williamson County. It was stripped out after parents raised objections, but not until after a press release that trumpeted how great vouchers could be for Williamson County was published.
In other states, the same path emerges over and over again. Get a small program started, then expand it.
Interested in spending public tax dollars on religious education? No thanks. We find it pretty interesting that legislators are suddenly concerned about teaching about world religions in public schools at the same time as they want to pass a bill that will allow taxpayer dollars to be used for… religious education in private schools.
Finally: The WCSB has a resolution on the books opposing vouchers. So next time one of our legislators talks to you about local control and representing their Williamson County constituents, try not to laugh too hard. | [
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The latest addictive thriller from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman, the master of psychological suspense, in his acclaimed series featuring Doctor Alex Delaware. Well-used to elevated emotions, psychologist Alex Delaware shrugs off a joking death threat from beautiful Beverly Hills physician Constance Sykes, whose attempt to secure legal custody of her baby niece is thwarted by Alex's forthright report to the court. Alex plays down the threat until LAPD's Milo Sturgis rushes to his side with the shocking word on the street that a hit's been taken out on him. But while Alex may be in grave danger, it won't be from the Beverley Hills doctor, for Connie is soon discovered brutally slain. When her sister Cherie and the baby disappear, apparently on the run, Alex's search for answers leads him to aged rockers, charming homeboys and even Machiavellian judges. As the darkest of secrets are peel away, and a cruel system churns through family lives, Alex seeks to stop a vicious killer and save a child from a life of nightmares...or worse.
Closing date: 06/09/2018
The author’s Alex Delaware thrillers have amassed a keen following, in them he has used his background as a paediatric psychologist to create a profession for his hero (who is a crack practitioner) of total verisimilitude. In the first books, Alex, though officially retired, took on cases referred to him by Milo Sturgis of the LAPD, and a recurrent theme was that of damaged children. Killer tackles somewhat different territory, but all of Kellerman’s customary command of the thriller idiom is firmly in place.
'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying'
-New York Times
'Ingenious and horrifying'
-The Sunday Times
Publication date: 25/09/2014
Publisher: Headline Book Publishing an imprint of Headline Publishing Group
|Publication date:||25th September 2014|
|Publisher:||Headline Book Publishing an imprint of Headline Publishing Group|
|Genres:||Crime / Mystery, eBook Favourites,|
|Categories:||Thriller / suspense,|
Jonathan Kellerman is one of the world's most popular authors. He has brought his expertise as a clinical psychologist to more than thirty bestselling crime novels, including the Alex Delaware series, The Butcher's Theatre, Billy Straight, The Conspiracy Club, Twisted, and True Detectives. With his wife, the novelist Faye Kellerman, he co-authored the bestsellers Double Homicide and Capital Crimes. He is the author of numerous essays, short stories, scientific articles, two children's books, and three volumes of psychology, including Savage Spawn: Reflections on Violent Children. He has won the Goldwyn, Edgar, and Anthony awards and has been nominated for a...More About Jonathan Kellerman | [
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The cost of church weddings
If you choose to marry in church, it will be a day that is personal and special for you, but that need not mean you spend a fortune.
Proposals affecting the benefices of St Mary, Southampton; and St Barnabas, Southampton
Proposals for pastoral reorganisation affecting the benefices St Mary, Southampton; and St Barnabas, Southampton in the Diocese of Winchester.
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Will Smith stars in the nonstop action thrill-ride from Oscar® -winning director Ang Lee. Retired hitman Henry Brogan (Smith) is forced on the run by a young, highly skilled operative who will stop at nothing to eliminate his target. Now on a race around the globe, Henry must outsmart the mysterious assassin at every step – but how far will he go once they finally come face to face? Packed with epic fight scenes and groundbreaking visual effects, Gemini Man is the future of action movies.
And now you can enter our competition and have a chance to win sweet Gemini Man merch, including long sleeve t-shirt and backpack! Email [email protected] with your favourite Will Smith role and why you love it. Most creative entries win. Don’t forget to include your postal address with your entry.
Gemini Man out now on digital download
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EP Energy awarded Freeman & Curiel Engineers standard centralized processing facility for 24 wells with 9000 barrels of fluid per day production and 15mmscfd of gas. This unit will be used to develop a large west Texas leased area. Upto 17 of such units will be installed. First unit in production in 12 weeks after the award.
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McConnell's has been on our blog many times before, but all reviews have been reader submitted. That is until now. We'd received entirely too many positive reviews to ignore McConnell's any longer. So now we present you with a detailed breakdown of six classic flavors that we'll roll out over the next few weeks. The first of which was their Salted Caramel Chip.
Salted caramel was all the craze a few years ago and has now become a staple in the ice cream industry. The incorporation of chocolate isn't groundbreaking either. But this simple and proven combination of flavors will let us know exactly what we're dealing with. McConnell's website writes, "A uniquely deep and complex salted caramel. Almost toffee-like in flavor, brought together with our stunningly rich mix of cage-free organic eggs, pure cane sugar and fresh, Central Coast, grass-fed milk and cream, then topped-off by our signature, Guittard bittersweet, melted chocolate." By outlining the quality ingredients they've brought together to create their Salted Caramel Chip, it's evident that McConnell's truly cares about what goes inside their ice cream.
The first layer seemed basic at first glance; utilizing an ordinary looking tan-colored base with very small shards of the aforementioned Guittard bittersweet chocolate bits scattered about. As my spoon entered the ice cream, it felt exactly as a super-premium, high-butterfat mix should feel: heavy and slow-melting on the tounge. The only thing better than the consistency was the taste. I've touched on this in some of my other reviews, but bolder flavoring is one of my favorite aspects of exploring these smaller ice cream operations that don't have to appeal to the masses. It allows for more creativity and specialized tastes that you just can't find elsewhere. This salted caramel base is a great example.
The contrasting notes of creamy sweetness and semi-aggressive saltiness create pure bliss. Each bite brings about a complexity that leaves you yearning for another. And if the strong salted caramel base wasn't enough, the high-quality chocolate adds the finishing touch to this top-notch pint of ice cream. The texture and richness the bits of Guittard provide elevated McConnell's Salted Caramel Chip way up our rankings.
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WRITING TIPS ON CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
During your academic life, you may be asked to write a critical thinking essay, which is very different from the traditional essay type. Critical thinking refers to the type of logical and reflective thinking that analyzes a subject more deeply and offers a different view of the entire subject that someone else may not have recognized.
When writing this type of essay, you will be asked to choose an appropriate topic and analyze the topic critically. You need to dig deeper into the topic and analyze all the strengths and weaknesses of the topic.
It is very different from other regular articles where you can add an opinion or a topic without giving sufficient reason to suggest or support it. Hence, writing these types of essays requires skill and guidelines, if followed, that will enable one to achieve great results.
Tips to prepare for writing
- Pick the right topic: It’s important to choose the right topic that you can analyze well and that you think contains content that you can search. Choosing the right topic can be based on what your teacher will ask you to do at the end of the exercise, so keep that in mind. You can also choose a good topic based on the audience you are targeting. Most importantly, make sure you choose a topic that interests you as it will be easier to work on.
- Conduct a critical analysis of the topic: After choosing the topic that you will address in the topic of the essay on critical thinking, the next step is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the topic. Learn all about the subject without leaving anything behind. Make an effort to look through the topic and find detailed information on the topic, if possible, looking for other materials that provide relevant information on the topic.
- Take Notes: If you are analyzing and researching the topic in other sources, take notes on a separate platform so that you are reminded of what you want to write as you write the final draft while maintaining a clean and organized flow of content. After taking notes, review them and identify strengths that will help your essay and weaknesses that will serve as a supportive text for your essay.
- Finding Reliable and Credible Sources: Such articles require fact-based analysis and, at the same time, the facts from experts on the subject you are writing about. Hence, it is important to find sources for your information while also making sure that it is verified by experts. The best step is to go to the library and look for materials that the librarian will suggest. While the Internet is an easier way to get information, caution should be exercised as many of the people who publish information are not experts in the field as there are no restrictions on how it can be published.
- Thesis statement: The thesis statement is important for every type of essay and even more so for critical essays. Create a temporary thesis sentence that will appear at the end of your introductory paragraph. The theses statement will generalize your critical opinion on the topic and give the reader a preview of the discussion in the rest of the panel. Make sure that the thesis statement contains sufficient information.
- Paragraphs: Each paragraph in the essay should consist of one piece of evidence intended to explain or support the thesis statement. Paragraphs should contain a topic statement that grabs the reader’s attention and at the same time gives them a small summary of what you are going to talk about in the rest of the paragraph. The introduction paragraph should consist of basic information about the topic in order to familiarize the reader with your chosen topic.
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The Hip Hop style of dancing has grown a lot since the initial pops and locks of the 1970's and 80's. It's freestyle form allows for creativity, innovation, and freedom of expression that differentiates itself from more traditional styles of dancing. If you're the type that likes to keep up with the latest moves from some of today's top artists, then you know how important a good pair of pants can be.
They need to be flexible enough to let you groove but durable enough to handle to some intense moves. There's nothing worse than hearing your pants rip while dancing in front of a crowd. If you're looking for premier style and comfort without breaking the bank, Just for Kix Hip Hop Dance Pants are right up your alley.
When choosing a pair of pants, you definitely want to pick a pair that shows off your unique brand of style. Whether you prefer to tear it up in harem pants, leggings, or sweats, you'll be able to choose from a wide variety on the Just for Kix site. Plus, they're made from top quality fabrics so you won't have to worry about wasting money on a pair that's just going tear on you.
Aside from the styles themselves, they offer all kinds of colors and patterns to choose from and not just for their leggings. From color variations to glamorous sequins and bold prints, you'll be able to pick something out that really expresses who you are. Of course, you can always opt to go with plain black as well.
Whether you're searching for something for yourself or you and your crew are going for matching outfits, this store has the eye catching styles that you're looking for. Ever consider rocking plaid leggings? Bandana print harem pants? Mesh, tribal, or camo? You can find it all that and more at Just 4 Kix.
While these pants are made to handle even the toughest moves, they're also stylish enough for everyday wear. It's no secret that active wear has hit mainstream fame as typical everyday wear, and is it any wonder why? They're as comfy as a pair of pajama pants, and can be worn with nearly every outfit combination imaginable.
Whether you’re putting on a performance, having a dance off, or simply hanging out, these pants have the style and flair the hip hop scene demands while keeping you cool and comfortable.
Made to Last
There's no sense is wasting your money on cookie-cutter designs and graphics that end up wearing down over time. Individuality is a crucial theme to the scene, and the color variations on various styles are all individually dyed. You're guaranteed to get a one of a kind coloring that no one else will be wearing.
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Just for Kix Hip Hop Dance Pants
If you've been searching for a hip pair of pants for yourself or your crew, then Just for Kix has exactly what you're looking for and more. With a wide variety of styles and options to choose from, comfortable clothes for everyday wear, and durable designs you are sure to find something that suits your style and needs. Tear it up in style with the latest in hip hop fashions, and get your groove on.
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Barrett lands NASCAR Winston Cup Series sponsor MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 26, 1999) Stanton Barrett, the only NASCAR driver to have purposely jumped off a building or set himself on fire, will run a schedule of approximately 16 NASCAR Winston...
Barrett lands NASCAR Winston Cup Series sponsor
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 26, 1999) Stanton Barrett, the only NASCAR driver to have purposely jumped off a building or set himself on fire, will run a schedule of approximately 16 NASCAR Winston Cup races beginning with the Feb. 14 Daytona 500. The announcement of Barrett as the driver and Heritage Consumer Products Company as the sponsor for Petty-Barrett-Huggins Racing was made this week.
The team, owned by Barrett, Bo Petty and Wayne Huggins, has secured season-long primary sponsorship from Heritage Consumer Products Company, which delivers high quality healthcare products to consumers which fulfill specific needs. Heritage Consumer Products markets and distributes such well-known products as Acutrim, Allerest, Sinarest, Fiberall, Eucalyptamint, Privine, Ting, Konodremul, Calesene and Americaino.
"This has been my dream my whole life, to run in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series," said Barrett, the son of former driver Stan Barrett. "My entire career in Hollywood has been spent obtaining the finances I need to do whatever it takes to race. I've worked pretty hard to get here and I'm excited about the opportunity."
Barrett has a history of speed and is no stranger to danger. His professional status has reached into the realms of extreme skiing and Motocross racing, and he has developed a career as a well-known Hollywood stuntman. The 26-year-old native of Hollywood, Calif., has worked in such feature films as Batman, Free Jack, Mars Attacks and Last Of The Mohicans, and in such well-known television series as Beverly Hills 90210 and Baywatch.
On the track, he has found a great deal of success. Of his 10 starts in NASCAR's Busch Grand National Series last season, Barrett qualified in the top-20 seven times and recorded three top-15 finishes, including an eighth-place finish at Bristol, Tenn. Barrett's other top 15 finishes were last season at Daytona Beach, Fla., and Las Vegas, Nev., showing the driver's versatility. He nailed a fourth-place starting position at Nazareth, Pa., in May, qualifying the car started by Kevin Lepage, and started ninth in the race at Nashville, Tenn., again at two very differently styled raced tracks.
"I've enjoyed everything I've done in stunts but everything I've done was with an eye on NASCAR's premier motorsports series. This is where I've always wanted to be," Barrett said. "For example, when I was working on Batman we shot everything at night. So I'd be on the set by 6 p.m. every evening and work until six the next morning. Then I'd go home and work the phones or whatever I needed to do for my racing until one or two o'clock in the afternoon. I'd grab a couple of hours of sleep and start it all over again.
"That was the only way to get what I wanted, which was to race. I knew nobody was going to hand anything to me. If I was going to get it I was going to have to work hard for it, so that's what I did. This gives me the opportunity to really get started in NASCAR Winston Cup racing as a driver. I've spent a lot of time learning the other aspects of the sport, including marketing and licensing and public relations, in addition to what I've been learning as a driver."
The schedule for the No. 84 Heritage Consumer Products Chevrolet gets heavier and heavier as the season progresses, giving the brand new team a chance to gel and to be in a strong position for a full-season run in 2000. After Daytona, the team plans to run next at Texas Motor Speedway, followed by the event at California Speedway.
Barrett began his career in motorsports by racing motorcycles at the age of nine. He worked as an intern for legendary Richard Childress at the age of 17 and Childress was so impressed with the young man's work ethic he fielded a Sportsman Series car for him at Bowman-Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Barrett has also raced in the Goody's Dash Series, a NASCAR touring division, as well as ARCA, IMSA and Proshiffter Kart, and has tested in Indy Lights.
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Inspired by Gustav Klimt’s iconic “The Lady in Gold” portrait, Adèle reinterprets the smell of osmanthus petals. Golden...and intoxicating, it creates a creamy exotic bouquet enriched with soft, milky shades of white flowers and narcissus. The first White Collection’s perfume to explore the enveloping feel of rich florals.
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Leather Belt - Ash
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This is a leather belt that you will pass on to your children.
We brought in a very limited amount of this beautiful Horween Charcoal Dublin leather and made stunning belts with it. These belts will be your constant companion for the rest of summer (and many summers after that): built for firesides, days at the beach, and treks through the wilderness.
Our full-grain Horween leather develops a rich patina and fits better over time. We take the time to burnish and polish every belt edge – this adds refinement and allows the strap to pass smoothly through your hands. Finally, a Black PVD coated solid brass buckle offers a comforting weight and keeps your pants where you want them.
Why our Ash Leather Belt stands out from the competition:
- Made with thick 9oz Horween® leather. This is a durable, thick leather that will develop a rich patina and fit you better and better over the years.
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Best Fishing Stories Ever Told celebrates the art of hunting fish at many angles. This ancient tradition is practiced all over the world. Tales of baiting, angling, and the watery outdoors are recounted by great writers such as Rudyard Kipling, Guy de Maupassant, and Lord Byron. In scenic rivers, lakes, and seas, praise the trout, snap up that salmon, angle, aim, and sing the fisherman's song! This superbly presented collection of fishing stories will set the reader sailing on the Loch or along the Thames and tracking down sharks or carp in many exciting waterways.
You will find memories, essays, true stories, and fishing accounts more or less exaggerated or imagined. Their authors and their editor, Nick Lyons, all share a communicable passion for a great day out fishing—a passion only surpassed by the love of telling the tale with or without the catch to show!
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The Unbelievable Gospel
- Say Something Worth Believing
- By: Jonathan K. Dodson
- Narrated by: Henry O. Arnold
- Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
In The Unbelievable Gospel pastor Jonathan Dodson diagnoses the evangelistic paralysis of the modern church, pinpointing the reasons people don’t share their faith today and offering a desperately needed solution. Showing listeners how to utilize the rich gospel metaphors found in Scripture and how to communicate a gospel worth believing - one that speaks to the heartfelt needs of diverse individuals - Dodson connects the gospel to the real issues people face each day by speaking to both the head and the heart.
- By Kevin on 04-19-15
At first I wasn't crazy about the points the author was making--the first few chapters seemed shallow. I'm glad I kept listening though. He makes many cases and points that I believe are critical for every Christian in the 21st century west to understand, both for themselves and for the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Excellent narration, also.
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Malayalam actress Karthika Nair has bagged the lead role, opposite superstar Mammootty, in director Ranjith’s new film ‘Leela’. After actress Ann Augustine withdraw from the movie with marriage on cards, Karthika reached to get the role of Leela, the title character.
While Mammootty’s character is called Kuttiappan. Ranjith’s home production Capitol Theatres which cash for ‘Leela’ will bring Mammootty and Prithviraj under the same hood with Karthika Nair playing the title character. Prithviraj will don the role as the friends of Kuttiyappan. | [
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Like bedbugs, fleas can be challenging to treat and require a professional. Wicklow Pest Control will perform a risk assessment survey and dictate the level of your infestation, if we believe you have one. Set out below are five steps in helping you identify an infestation of biting insects.
Housekeeping is priority. The removal of soft toys in a bedroom or play area, a build-up of clothes in wardrobes and from the floor area. Most insecticides will affect cold water and tropical fish in tanks, always read the material safety label on all products. Cover the fish tank and turn off the filter before the treatment. Remove pets from the area to be treated – return them only after the recommended advice from a professional.
2. Treat the pet(s)
Sought advice from your veterinarian. The use of soaps or shampoos may reduce the residual action of the treatment. However, we would always recommend a couple of treatments carried out by your vet.
3. Be patient
It is normal to see fleas for several weeks after several weeks after DIY treatment. Do not leave flea-infested areas undisturbed – movement hatches fleas.
4. Do not vacuum
Hoovering of the entire area of infestation should be avoided for a couple of days to allow the insecticides to work, as most insecticides are residual.
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Instruction in oil painting followed drawing classes. She frequently attended workshops by leading artists from around the country. Eventually, one-on-one instruction from a nationally recognized artist provided the foundation to develop Marsie into a skilled artist in her own right. Her subject matter is diverse and includes landscape, wildlife, still life and portraits. Much of her time is devoted to perfecting the art of plein air painting.
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The still life painting by Dutch artist Jan Van Huysum stolen by Nazi troops from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, in 1943 during the World War II, will be returned where it belongs, announced the Italian government.
The oil painting called “Vase of Flowers″, worth many millions of Euros, had first been taken to Florence in 1824,after being purchased by Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany, for his art collection.
The work was in the city’s Palazzo Pitti until 1940 when the place was evacuated with the outbreak of war and the painting was then taken to a nearby village.
Three years later, the painting was confiscated by the German troops and was finally transported to Germany where it resurfaced after the reunification in 1991, when it was found in a family’s property.
According to reports, the unidentified family asked for two million Euros to hand over the painting, while the German authorities cited a statute of limitations on crimes committed more than 30 years ago which it said prevented it from intervening.
“The painting is finally coming home after 75 years. It was a tough fight; today is a great victory for all Italy″, said Eike Schmidt, head of the Uffizi Gallery. Schmidt, a German himself, was asking for the painting to be returned to Florence.
A statement posted on the site of the Italian Foreign Ministry mentions that the Italian and German Foreign Ministers will travel to Florence for the painting’s official delivery.
Following Schmidt’s appeals, the German government contacted the descendants of the Nazi soldier who had stolen the painting.
According to the German authorities, the painting had not been stolen as part of an organized Nazi plan but by an individual soldier, which, as argued by lawyers, meant that the soldier who stole it could not be considered the owner of the work and therefore had no right to bequeath it to anyone.
For their part, the family’s lawyers argued that the soldier had simply bought the painting at a sale to send to his wife whose house had been destroyed by the bombings.
No details were given of the agreement between the German Government and the family in possession of the painting. | [
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The Church of the Holy Sepulcher (also called the Church of the Anastasis, All-holy Church of the Resurrection) is the most sacred Christian site in the world. The church is located in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. The Church encompasses the last four (some say five) Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa. These holy sites were where Jesus was crucified at Golgotha (Calvary); died on the cross and was laid to rest in a burial cave. It is also where he was resurrected three days after his passing. The church has been a pilgrimage site since the 4th century and today the Sepulcher is visited by Christians and non-Christians from across the globe.
In the 4th century Helena, mother of Christian Roman Emperor Constantine traveled to the Holy Land. She set about identifying religious sites and having churches erected to mark these sacred places. It is said that Helena rediscovered Jesus’ tomb and the “true cross”. Two connecting churches were built – one above the tomb and the other around the traditional hill of Golgotha. The church was consecrated in 335 AD. The structure of the church has changed and been extended over the years. It has suffered from human destruction, earthquake and fire. Major rebuilding took place in the 11th century and the early 1800s. Elements of Byzantine, medieval and Crusader architecture can clearly be seen in the structure.
Control of the church is shared primarily by the Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Armenian Apostolic with the Coptic Orthodox, Ethiopian Tewahedo and Syriac Orthodox churches playing a lesser role. Although the Anglicans and Protestants have no permanent role in the running of the Holy Sepulchre it remains a sacred site for all Christians. The church holds many small altars, shrines and magnificent artwork. It is a cavernous structure that can hold up to 8,000 people.
The Place of Crucifixion - A rocky outcrop remains of Calvary where the cross stood. Today visitors can take a small staircase up to the site of the crucifixion. There is a Catholic Chapel of the Nailing of the Cross (Station 11) and the actual Rock of Calvary (Station 12). Through a small window, you can see the Chapel of the Agony of the Virgin (Station 13) where Jesus was removed from the cross. At the time of the crucifixion, the hill of Golgotha would have been outside the city. As the city has grown the site of Jesus’ crucifixion has come within the present Old City walls that were built about 500 years ago.
Chapel of Adam - Back on the ground level you can go beneath the Calvary chapels to the Chapel of Adam. Here there is a piece of the Rock of Calvary and the burial place of Adam.
Stone of the Unction - One of the first sights as you enter the church is this table-size slab of stone on the ground. Hanging above it are ornate lamps donated by various denominations. It was here on this stone that Jesus’ body was prepared for burial. He would have been washed and wrapped in linen according to Jewish burial rites.
Mosaic - On the wall behind the Stone of Unction is a beautiful mosaic depicting the anointment of Christ.
Aedicule - At the heart of the church is the large Rotunda, a circular room with a high dome spanning about 20.5 meters. At the center of the Rotunda is the Tomb of Christ or the “aedicule.” This box-shaped 18th-century structure holds the Chapel of the Angel that leads into the Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre containing Christ’s burial cave (Station 14 of the Via Dolorosa).
There are many other sites to discover within the Sepulcher including first century tombs; the Chapel of St Helena; Prison of Christ; Chapel of the Finding of the Cross; Coptic Chapel and Syrian Chapel. The Holy Sepulchre is the site of regular daily prayer and religious ceremonies by all Christian denominations. It is also the venue for major Christian events including Christmas and Easter. As you approach the entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre notice the “immovable ladder” leaning against one of the upper windows. The ladder has been here since 1757 at least and is not touched due to a lack of consensus between the denominations that control the church.
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If a car was parked in a lot and hit and the person did not leave a note or anything will your insurance cover it in California?
You would need to have Collision and or Uninsured Motorist Property Damage coverage for the vehicle in order for the insurance company to pay. You may also have to make a report to the business that owns and maintains the parking lot.
What do you do if you have auto insurance and you hit a parked car whose driver does not have auto insurance?
Several things can happen. Allowing you parked legally other than insurance: the person who hit your parked car is responsible to pay damage. If you were parked on private property the lack of insurance means nothing. If you were parked on a public road or public parking lot you could be on the hook for a ticket for uninsured vehicle, but the other guy should pay anyway. Don't admit to driving with out insurance!
If your car was parked and you got rearended and the accident was not your fault but you had no car insurance will the person who rearended you have to pay for your car and your injurys?
If your parked car was hit in the rear and the person who hit you has no license or insurance who is responsible for the damage to your vehicle and the medical bills for any injuries?
Well the person that hit you is not responsible enough to drive with insurance, if someone was in your parked car, you would still be responsible,its your car after all. The person that hit your car would be liable and you would have to go after them legally. If the uninsured driver in fact gets injured he will be responsible for himself, insurance companies are not in the business of paying people who drive illegally.
A parked car that is not being driven is hit without insurance is the person who hit it responsible to pay for the damage?
Insurance is based on liability. In other words the person who is at fault must pay for any damage caused. It makes no difference whether the at-fault driver crashes into an animal, a person, a parked car, a moving vehicle or even a wall or some street furniture. The problem in most cases is (1) finding the person responsible and (2) recovering the money if they are not covered by insurance. Trying to prove it…
In Ontario parking lots are private property and do not fall under the highway traffic act. Given this Ontario also has whats called no-fault insurance, meaning if 2 people are in an accident in a parking lot, person 1's insurance covers person 1 and person 2's insurance covers person 2. If there are evidence who can mention who was in fault while accident happens, then only you can decide on this. But if your car…
IN CA When you do not have any insurance and the person who took your car without permission has no insurance and causes an accident can the other parties insurance co sue the owner of the vehicle?
It may depend on the state the vehicle is registered in. In California, proof of insurance is required in order to register a vehicle, which is done when you purchase a car, and you need a license when purchasing auto insurance. I know in California that dealership wouldn't be able to transfer title to a person who doesn't have insurance since the DMV would require proof. Ask a dealership in your state for specific requirements.
What should you do if your parked car was hit by a driver insured with no fault and you have no insurance?
I know someone currently in that situation. If the insured person is at fault (states so on police report) you should do your best to obtain a police report and get his insurance information. You or your attorney should contact his insurance company to file a claim. This is the stage my friend is at. I will let you know how it turns out. In her situation she was able to obtain an arrest report…
Is it legal to drive family member's car without insurance in California The owner of the car has insurance tough?
In California insurance follows the vehicle not the driver. If you are driving someone else's vehicle their insurance would first be looked at to provide coverage. If for some reason they deny coverage (which some may do if a person not listed on the policy was driving), and you're at fault, then the other person or their insurance company can come after you for payment. This is general info as every company handles things just…
In a private driveway someone backed into your car while you were parked and their insurance company says you are part negligent any suggestions?
Fight it! If the driveway was yours, then the other person had no business driving there. It does depend on what the reasons were. If you were parked more than 12 inches from the curb, then that is neglegent - it is law to be within 12 inches of the curb (never more). So find out why and keep all evidence. If you have to take that person to court, do so.
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In the injured central nervous system (CNS), reactive astrocytes form a glial scar and are considered to be detrimental for axonal regeneration, but their function remains elusive. Here we show that reactive astrocytes have a crucial role in wound healing and functional recovery by using mice with a selective deletion of the protein signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (Stat3) or the protein suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (Socs3) under the control of the Nes promoter-enhancer (Nes-Stat3(-/-), Nes-Socs3(-/-)). Reactive astrocytes in Nes-Stat3(-/-) mice showed limited migration and resulted in markedly widespread infiltration of inflammatory cells, neural disruption and demyelination with severe motor deficits after contusive spinal cord injury (SCI). On the contrary, we observed rapid migration of reactive astrocytes to seclude inflammatory cells, enhanced contraction of lesion area and notable improvement in functional recovery in Nes-Socs3(-/-) mice. These results suggest that Stat3 is a key regulator of reactive astrocytes in the healing process after SCI, providing a potential target for intervention in the treatment of CNS injury. | [
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A warm sun balanced over opening petals below. This piece has an aged paper effect for an extra retro vibe.
Original artwork from Circa 78 Designs printed on archival grade, 100% cotton, acid-free paper. The super saturated colors are printed with light-fast inks, ensuring they'll stay that way for the life of your print.
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|Publication number||US4793583 A|
|Application number||US 07/164,446|
|Publication date||Dec 27, 1988|
|Filing date||Mar 4, 1988|
|Priority date||Nov 10, 1986|
|Publication number||07164446, 164446, US 4793583 A, US 4793583A, US-A-4793583, US4793583 A, US4793583A|
|Inventors||John W. Bergacker, Thomas H. Milbauer, Donald G. Parks|
|Original Assignee||Bergacker John W, Milbauer Thomas H, Parks Donald G|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (8), Referenced by (14), Classifications (14), Legal Events (5)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 929,098, filed Nov. 10, 1986, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,729,538.
The present invention is directed toward providing a method and apparatus which may be adapted for use with a large variety of vehicles and vehicle seats to actuate a vehicle seat. More particularly, the invention is directed toward a hydraulic system and assembly that will move a vehicle seat downward when the vehicle's terrain contacting apparatus moves upward to better isolate the vehicle rider(s) from oscillatory movements in the vertical direction caused by the vehicle operating on other than smooth terrain.
The prior art provides numerous examples of interconnecting linkages and resilient mounts for supporting a seat to a vehicle to isolate a rider from various forms of verical motion. In spite of these linkages and mounts a rider still can have a bouncy or jolting ride due to the vehicle transversing rough terrain. This is primarily caused by a rapid upward movement of the seat in response to a rapid upward movement of the vehicle terrain contacting apparatus via the vehicle main body mass. The present invention tends to prevent the seat from moving in the same direction by causing the seat to be moved in the opposite direction a similar distance; thereby, preventing the seat rider from felling the seat movement to the extend the rider normally would without the present invention.
The present invention is particularly concerned with being used in conjunction with existing seat suspension systems to provide a better ride to the vehicle seat occupant(s).
It is accordingly the primary object of the invention to provide a self contained hydraulic system to actuate a vehicle seat having no outside power or energy source involved other than that produced by movement of the vehicle terrain contacting apparatus. It is also an object of the invention to provide a method and apparatus to detect and hydraulically communicate movement of a vehicle's terrain contacting apparatus in the direction of the vehicle's main body mass to a device to move a vehicle seat in the direction of the vehicle seat's support structure. It is another object of the invention to provide control and regulation of hydraulic fluid to and from a hydraulic seat actuator. It is a further object of the invention to provide a system of controlling piston movement of a hydraulic response actuator (double acting piston pump) by controlling the fluid of the hydraulic response actuator. The hydraulic response actuator is attached to the vehicle's terrain contacting apparatus, running gear or suspension system and to the vehicle's main body mass to detect relative movement between the vehicles terrain contacting apparatus and its main body mass and to transmit fluid.
It is a still further object of the invention to provide a system of filtering the fluid within the system.
Additional objects and advantages of the present invention are made apparent below having reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a side view in elevation of a vehicle seat resiliently mounted upon a suitable vehicle support structure including a portion of the present invention used to actuate the seat.
FIG. 2 is a schematic and side view in elevation of the present invention consisting of fluid circuits and components in section.
A hydraulic system and assembly constructed according to the present invention for use with various vehicles and seats, such as that illustrated in FIG. 1 and described below with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 1.
Referring to FIG. 1, a hydraulic seat actuator A is pivotable connected to a resiliently mounted vehicle seat 33 at 30 and to a suitable vehicle seat support structure 34 by pivotable connection 25. Hydraulic seat actuator A may be used to supplement or replace most hydraulic shock absorbers which may be a part of any vehicle seat assembly. Seat 33 can be any vehicle seat having a back or no back or having an arm rest or no arm rest but must be resiliently mounted but not necessarily as shown in FIG. 1. Vehicle seat support structure 34 may be of any configuration depending on the vehicle and not necessarily as shown in FIG. 1. It is not believed necessary to illustrate any other portion of the vehicle except to note that | [
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Out of all the animals that live in the ocean—octopuses have to be one of my favorite. I know everyone reading this blog will agree that octopuses are completely fascinating. They are extremely intelligent—earning the title of the smartest invertebrates in the world. Octopuses have a superpower-worthy defense mechanism—spraying ink as a smokescreen to avoid being eaten. And, let’s face it—if you played a game of hide and seek with an octopus—eight hands down—you would lose! They can change the color and texture of their skin to match their surroundings. This handy camouflage keeps them safe from predators.
Certainly, as an ocean enthusiast—you already knew each of those fun facts about the octopus. BUT, did you know that there is a range of different species of octopuses that each have their own unique skills and characteristics? Here are eight octopuses that YOU need to meet.
Small, but deadly—the blue-ringed octopus is recognized as one of the most dangerous animals in the ocean. Its venom is 1,000 times more powerful than cyanide, and this tiny octopus packs enough venom to kill 26 humans within minutes. It’s best to keep your distance if you encounter a blue-ringed octopus in the ocean. Its bite is usually painless, so you might not know you’ve been bitten until it’s too late. Fortunately, the blue-ringed octopus isn’t aggressive; it’s only likely to bite humans if cornered or handled.
The mimic octopus is the ultimate master of disguise. This sneaky octopus has taken camouflage to a whole new level. In addition to changing its color and texture, the mimic octopus will change the way it moves its arms to impersonate a variety of other marine species. It can “mimic” 15 different species (that we know of)! Divers have reportedly seen mimic octopuses imitating even more wild species, such as anemones, jellyfish, feather stars, giant crabs, mantis shrimp, seahorses and more.
I’m sure it’s no surprise that the giant Pacific octopus is largest octopus species. It is also the longest living. It is probably one of the most easily recognizable octopuses because of its bright reddish-pink color. The giant Pacific octopus enjoys a life of solitude and enjoys spending time alone in their den—only venturing out to hunt for food.
Giant Pacific octopus
This octopus isn’t easily offended—and doesn’t mind at all being called common. They know they are one of the most unique-looking octopuses—with a very large head and eyes that seem too large for the rest of their body. Like all octopuses—the common octopus is very flexible! They can easily squeeze through narrow cracks and small holes.
Phew! You’ve made it through the first four types of octopus. Congratulations. You’ve earned a much-needed JOKE BREAK!
How do you make an octopus laugh?
You give it ten-tickles (hahahaha).
This octopus has to be my favorite of the ones on this list—they find shells in the ocean and hide in them or carry them around. The coconut octopus has the foresight to carry around coconut shells to use as protective shelters when it is out exploring—to ensure it has someplace to hide should a predator show up. They are so smart!
You can easily identify this colorful octopus by the circular blue eyespots on each side of its head. This octopus prefers living in shallow ocean waters—and relies on being able to reach the sandy bottoms of the water in order to hide in rocks and crevices found there. The California two-spot octopus is reported to be the friendliest octopus. While most octopuses will immediately swim away—when approached—this octopus doesn’t seem to mind the company of others, even if they only have two arms.
California two-spot octopus
This has to be the wildest-looking octopus out there! This octopus looks like a wet blanket floating in the ocean—no joke. The blanket octopus spends its entire life in the open ocean. For many species of animal, males are bigger than females. But the opposite is true for the blanket octopus. The females are 10,000 times bigger than males. You read that correctly—10,000 times bigger!
And, finally—the last in our long list of octopuses to meet—the Caribbean reef octopus. They live among reefs and grass beds throughout the tropical waters of western Atlantic, Bahamas, Caribbean and northern South America. They are also a beautiful blue-green color and have a very short lifespan, generally only a year to a year | [
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The individual soldier of the future will wear and carry more technology than ever before, as the various future soldier programmes in play around the globe prove. And with many worn sensors and powered equipment involved, the need for effective, personal power supplies is fundamental.
The connected soldier on the networked battlefield is power hungry. This article looks at what is driving the need for reliable and evermore efficient batteries and personal power supplies on today’s battlefield.
More Tech, More Power
From GPS and smartphones, to personal radios, tablets, night-vision goggles (NVGs), infra-red weapon sights and other optical systems such as video cameras; these are just some of the devices and equipment the dismounted soldier is expected to carry/wear today, all of which place high and low-power demands on personal power supplies carried by the individual soldier. High power for such things as laser range finders, low power for such as NVGs. And having become a major source of intel and situational data gathered by those various sensors, which will ideally be uploaded to higher formations for informed tactical and strategic decision-making purposes, it makes it even more essential the power needs of all those sensors and systems are met and managed. Management is crucial, important energy savings can be made by power management systems intelligently delivering only the right amount of energy required, when it’s required, to a device, interrupting supply completely until it’s needed again, as well as monitoring charge state, so no soldier runs out of power for a life-critical application at the wrong moment.
Powering One Future System
For the French FELIN system, one of the future soldier programmes alluded to above, this consists of several powered systems including latest optronic devices fitted to the individual soldier’s personal weapons, the FAMAS assault rifle and the MINIMI light machine-gun and FRF2 sniper rifle. These devices include light intensification/thermal imaging sights and for the FAMAS rifle the sight also incorporates a video camera to transmit images to a video monitor on the soldier’s chest or to his helmet’s ocular display. The soldier’s helmet is also fitted with optronic systems, including a helmet-mounted thermal imager and these will display their output on the same miniature displays as the images from the weapon-mounted video camera. The system’s electronic jacket integrates electronics such as computer unit, manager unit, radio, man-machine interface, GPS, cables and connector. FELIN’s personal communications systems enable individuals to establish a local combat network at the infantry section level. Platoon commanders are additionally equipped with a multi-function compass/range finder/thermal imaging monocular sight providing an additional observation capability, day or night, and section commanders and special-purpose groups, suh as recon patrols, are further equipped with a portable information terminal to enable encrypted communications with commanders for the relay of tactical and situational intel. And all these systems require power, and that means carrying batteries, which add weight. For FELIN, at its heart is a portable electronic platform designed around a high-volume databus (USB 2.0), that manages the power resources and signal exchanges between the various sub-systems. By ensuring that components have maximum interoperability, FELIN has been able to cut weight and ensure that soldiers don’t need to carry any more batteries than necessary. Indeed, FELIN is designed to have all its sub-systems powered by two rechargeable Li-ion batteries and peripheral equipment can be connected to the physical connection ports situated at the front of the battery units. The Li-ion batteries are provided, in part, by official Felin project developer and supplier, the Swiss Leclanché group and French military vehicles are equipped for infantry to recharge those batteries; collective recharging units using aluminium-air/metal-air fuel cells are also used for recharging.
Juice for Buck
In general, and relevant to any military procurement personal power supplies whether for future soldier systems like FELIN, or other applications, when assessing battery weight, users need the greatest watt hours per kilogramme (Wh/kg) that’s affordable to them.
Armed forces are continually having to manage the continued use of legacy equipment and technologies, even as new systems enter service to run alongside older tech. In the case of batteries, some of the devices and sensors used by the individual soldier will often be able to share the same battery, although many systems will not, hence soldiers end up having to carry several kinds. Each device a soldier carries might have been added to the kit at a different time and require a battery that is not compatible with the rest of it. For example, a new piece of equipment added to the rifle might need its own battery, which could mean modifying the weapon, or running a cable from the rifle to a battery carried by the soldier. This could be a multi-purpose battery such as the BB-2590, design over 40 years ago to power | [
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The ability to imagine something better is the fuel of all great invention, change or innovation in life. Without it, we are essentially floating adrift without a compass. Google is the grand champion of visualizing dreams, and making them happen. They give their managers 20 percent time off -- just to work on personal dream projects. Chade-Meng Tan transformed his engineering job to become their official "Head of Personal Growth" and teaches a Mindfulness based Emotional Intelligence course for employees. Meng hopes to see every workplace in the world become "a drinking fountain for happiness and enlightenment."
I was with a stranger who told me to get rid of the headache I needed to take out my "wishbone." I told her I didn't have a wishbone. She looked at me as if I was crazy, and said "of course you do." She reached behind her head and pulled out a massive wishbone from her back. I couldn't believe my eyes, and told her I certainly don't have one of those.
Hermeticism influenced the development of European thought in the Renaissance. Its ideas were transmitted partly through alchemy. In the 18th century, Franz Mesmer studied the works of alchemists such as Paracelsus and van Helmont. Van Helmont was a 17th-century Flemish physician who proclaimed the curative powers of the imagination. This lead Mesmer to develop his ideas about Animal magnetism which Phineas Quimby, the founder of New Thought, studied.
Example: I want to help millennials with finding and developing sustainable, profitable careers they are passionate about and teach them all about #adulting in terms of finance, create a home they love (affordably), while still getting to binge Netflix, travel the world, and enjoy their platonic and intimate relationships. All of that was actually part of my original vision when going off on my own in 2014 (because #realtalk: that’s all the things I wanted to know too!).
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For 40 days, I started and ended my day with a meditation using May Cause Miracles by Gabby Bernstein, I set hourly pop up reminders on my phone to refocus on what I was trying to manifest. Started a daily journal to get all the blocks and dreams out of my head and into the Universe. And guess what?? It worked! That year, I made just as much as a life coach as I did in my 9-5, and only worked a third of the amount of time! That was 2014, it’s now 2017, and each year, my business has been more and more profitable, and I’ve gotten clearer and clearer on my vision.
I had a clear vision of what happy looked like and since it wasn’t my reality, I didn’t allow myself to be happy. So I was angry, resentful, and jealous of all the people around me who were getting their dreams handed to them. And of course that flipped my magnet and the only thing I attracted was more negativity, sinking deeper and deeper in my own shit until I hit rock bottom.
If you want something to happen, such as you want a bike, don't just say I want that bike, believe you are going to get that bike. Instead of telling yourself you want the bike, envision yourself riding that bike. It doesn't matter whether or not you know when you're going to receive it, just believe you're going to get it and have no doubts about it. If you have any doubts, quickly change your thought pattern to the positive and focus on receiving or having what you want.
9) Mindless: To invoke a LOA, you need to live continuously in an unreal future as you anticipate that it will be once you’ve achieved your goal and only visualize a successful outcome. This shows faith in the universe. Thinking about plans, actions, and challenges are discordant and negative so skip the process and focus on the result; live without regard to the present. This is the definition of mindlessness. Being fully aware of and attentive to the here and now is mindfulness and has been shown to produce powerful health and wellness benefits such as greater life satisfaction and happiness.
As a mind-reader, you should try to ATTRACT a different job, since in no way do I have any anger towards anyone with erroneous beliefs. I do feel sorry for you, but this is not anger. This is a free country and free society and you are free to believe anything you desire and free to waste your time as you see fit. You can smoke cigarettes as well. They will harm you and that is your choice. Same as a belief in a LOA.
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I enjoy taking photographs with a variety of film cameras. A particular favorite camera I use often is the Nikonos--I spend a good deal of time surfing and swimming in Hawaii so a waterproof camera is essential.
The Nikonos is a series of 35mm cameras specifically designed for underwater photography launched by Nikon in 1963. The early Nikonos cameras were improvements of the Calypso camera, which was an original design by Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
I love film. I love slide film most of all. When I feel like getting artsy I'll cross-process slide film for interesting and unexpected color shifts.
My process for cross-processing is amusing...to me anyway. You see, the local drug stores eg., Walgreens, will not develop E-6 in their C-41 chemicals. It's a no-no. The trick is to turn in a handful of film to the photo lab technician, all Fujicolor, with all the rolls written on with some type of cryptic photographer nonsensical scribble in black permanent marker making them indistinguishable. One of these rolls is Provia 100F, but which one!
Anyway, my aim is to create a neat looking photo. I'm not an art critic, so I don't know any fancy words to judge photographs by. In my book it either looks neat, or it doesn't. Neat is my favorite adjective.
This is one of the neatest surf photos I've taken with the Nikonos. It's a good seller and gift maker too.
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A human rights watchdog released a report calling on Canada to give First Nations equal rights to clean drinking water.
Thousands of us undoubtedly spent this Canada Day weekend playing in or simply lounging by our abundant oceans, lakes and rivers. Water is part of our national identity. Canada contains as much as 20 per cent of the entire world's fresh water supply. It's our birthright and our national treasure. But we might not be as rich as we think. The granddaughter of oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau told us we're headed for a water crisis because we're not taking care of our inheritance. | [
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I have to admit being completely charmed by my visit to Scandinavia. In the interests of full disclosure, I went to Denmark and Norway side-stepping Sweden, Finland and far distant Iceland on my 7 day Viking Homeland itinerary. But I felt completely immersed in Scandinavia because Viking Ocean is above all a thoroughly Scandinavian experience. Viking Star, a ship I have loved since I first stepped aboard three years ago, is an homage to this part of the world. The design of the ship from top to bottom is pure Norsk. As it should be considering that its Founder and Chairman is a proud native son of Norway. Torstein Hagen has imbued his entire fleet of both River and Ocean vessels with the clean lines and subtle elegance of his homeland, Norway and its neighbors. The story of the Vikings is told in every piece of artwork in every part of his beautiful pristine white ships. And from the Norwegian Deli, Mamsen’s, at the top of the ship to the glorious Restaurant you can eat an almost entirely Scandinavian menu if you so choose. But for variety, there’s Manfredi’s with its Italian accent and The Chef’s Table with its rotating menus of global cuisine at its highest standards.
Leaving behind the impeccable service you find at every turn on Viking was hard enough. But I had to start cooking some of the great food finds I’d made aboard ship and at home. I bought two cookbooks, one on Norway and one by a Danish woman named Trine Hahnemann, who describes herself as “Chef, Food Writer, Activist, owner of Hahnemann’s Kokken København a bakery, shop, café, take-away, cookery school and event space”. Lord knows where she found time to write “Scandinavian Comfort Food: Embracing the Art of Hygge” (Quadrille.Co.UK 2016). One of 6 cook books Trine has authored, it features 130 recipes. And its peppered with Ms. Hahnemann’s attitudes towards everything from Organics and the all-important “Hygge”.
Hygge–It’s pronounced Hugh-Ga—has had phenomenal amounts of press. In 2016, there were 132 titles relating to Hygge on Amazon with one Meik Wiking’s “The Little Book of Hygge” rising to the number 14 position on the best seller list. I can’t pretend to really understand the concept except for the extraordinary number of candle mentions. 28 percent of all Danes, I discovered, light candles daily in their homes regardless of season. Hygge is based on complete home comfort shared with all manner of guests in Danish homes. And of course there’s food and plenty of it. Ms. Hahnemann writes: “Hygge is more than anything the atmosphere created by hanging out. We love to hang out at each other’s houses for hours and eat, relax, eat again, talk.” “The biggest complement you can give a Dane is that their home is ‘hyggeligt’. I have to say I think Andrew and I actually do have ‘hyggeligt’ homes even if, unlike the Danes, we don’t demand guests remove their shoes the minute they walk in the door. And our use of candles is pretty well confined to Dinner Parties. Now on to the food.
I’ve already made Ms Hahnemann’s Mushroom Soup and I’m curing salmon using her Juniper Berry cure. Once I’ve perfected those recipes, I’ll make a mean Smørbrød, the Danish open-faced sandwich that’s the single subject of another one of Hahnemann’s books called “Open Sandwiches”. But what I really hankered for was a true Scandinavian delight, Frikadeller, better known the world over as “Swedish Meatballs” and served in Viking Star’s World Café. Now you would think Ms. Hahnemann would be all over this dish especially since she allowed that meatballs are made once a week in most Scandinavian homes. But she explains that meatballs are so universal that she embraces a recipe that’s non-traditional which includes red chiles. Now I’m all for cultural diversity but I wanted the genuine article. So I went in search of the most authentic recipe I could find. And it turned it came from a lot closer to home: Melissa Clark, one of my food heroes and resident of the borough of Brooklyn, New York provided the recipe. Ms. Clark, whose many recipes pepper this blog, came up with one so genuine, it was exactly what I’d hoped for. These bite-sized half beef and half pork gems were subtly seasoned with garlic, ginger, allspice and nutmeg. And to accompany them, the essential gravy—a creamy onion version with a hint | [
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In search of the Deadliest Sea Creatures
The world's oceans are filled with an array of venomous and toxic marine critters, not to mention a whole host of apex carnivores. In their new book, Nick and Caroline set off to discover the 50 deadliest sea creatures. And there's an intriguing twist in deciding just which one is the most deadly.
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The Cluemeister’s Explanation of the 2022 Jimmy John’s Medallion Hunt
I had chosen Dirksen Park many years ago and it was found on the 2nd clue that year. So I’ve been reluctant to go back. When I had committed to it I knew we’d have to hide it further back than last time. Yet in doing so, we needed an easily recognizable spot.
The noticeable hollow of a tree accomplished that. I also want a non-physical set of clues. As I scrolled my Googled entry of Everett Dirksen Park, I found “Dirksen Nature Park” in Tigard Oregon. I knew I had to go there. I did this for those hunters who can’t get out, live far away, or just want a bit of a heightened brain teaser.
Winner Matthew Julien and Cluemeister Gary Gillis
So here goes:
Clue # 1
“Congrats to our proud Marigold Festival
Fifty years a wonderful prelude to Fall.
celebrations may come and go
But they’re full of memories for all.
This year we welcome new sponsor.
Jimmy John’s now part of this tradition.
Counting on hints big and small
Knowing work and fun are your mission.”
“Fall” refers to the slightly steep part of the trail as you enter Running Deer Trail
“Celebrations may come and go” refer to parks- the better known venue for celebratory activities.
“Hints big and small” relate to the clues that will be coming later- especially the eventual reference to Tigard, Oregon, the home of the “Dirksen Nature Park”
“Work” indicates this hunt will require an extended effort especially the distance required going back into Dirksen Park.
Finally, given the effort that is likely in this year’s hunting, this would not be a casual effort. It would call for it to be your “mission”- energy, determination, and perseverance.
Move forward while staying resolute
More detailed directions to come.
Clue excitement and adventure for many
Could be easy or challenging for some.
If you find the way and place.
I state my purpose here.
Seek outdoor gathering places.
Things will become abundantly clear,
“Move forward while staying resolute” tells the Hunter that they will be trekking quite a ways to get to the hiding place. It also denotes the hills and bridges that will require diligence to continue on. For some the walk may be “easy” or “challenging”. The Dirksen Statue also stands “resolute” in its pose.
In the second verse, “State” is a set-up for the next clue which introduces the idea of getting a “big hint” from a place in another state. “Outdoor gathering places” refer to those places in Dirksen Park- the R/C Club, the Archery Club and Running Deer Trail for hikers and mountain bikers.
Famous journeys historic,
One ventured south the other north,
Really they were heading the same way
Find the end and then go forth.
Hunters who are thick as thieves;
There might be idioms for the open minded.
Follow all the rules clearly stated
A feverish obsession can hit you blind-sided.
The whole first verse hints at the introduction of a clue for those who Armchair Quarterback. If you Google “Dirksen Park” and scroll down past Pekin references you come across “Dirksen Nature Park” in Tigard, Oregon. In this clue I refer to the Oregon Trail that with the Sante Fe Trail were “journey’s historic”. The “Trail” hint also refers to a trail being near the hiding spot. Here it is Running Deer Trail”.
if the hunter figures Oregon and Googled “Oregon Dirksen”; scrolls down a little they find “Dirksen Nature Park”. More focused clues to follow zero down toward the Oregon Park. This is an admittedly tough, sketchy intro to this part of the hunt. But it is only Clue 3 and it’s one piece of the puzzle.
In the second verse, “thick as thieves” is an “idiom” that refers to the forest of Dirksen Park. “Rules clearly stated” are the rules listed at the entrance to the park’s Running Deer Trail.
“Feverishly” relates to a temperature above-or “north”- of 98 degrees. Dirksen Park is on the north side of Route “98”.
The last word is “blindsided”. I hyphenated it to distinguish “blind”. Everett Dirksen quit the House of Representatives from fear he was going blind. That did not happen. He eventually returned to Congress by being elected to the U.S.Senate.
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If you’re wondering if Disney musical numbers ever get old, the answer is still no.
YouTube user Lindsay McCutcheon released a mash-up of songs and musical moments from almost every animated Disney movie since 1989, and it is glorious. It features classics like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King, as well as more recent fare like Tangled and Frozen.
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association with auger mining...Normally one of the lowest-cost techniques of mining, it is limited to horizontal or slightly pitched seams that have been exposed by geologic erosion. Augering is usually associated with contour strip-mining, recovering coal for a limited depth beyond the point where stripping becomes uneconomical because the seam of coal lies so far beneath the surface.
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The great megapixel race may finally be slowing down in digital cameras, but it's picking up steam in cell phones.
In digital photography, the term "pixel" refers to the tiny dots that make up a photograph. The more pixels a photograph has, the higher its image resolution. A megapixel is equal to one million pixels.
Both Samsung's Pixon 12 and Sony Ericsson's Satio cell phones take 12-megapixel photos—meaning you can now buy cell phones with greater resolution than Canon's top-of-the-line point-and-shoot digital cameras.
If this sounds a little crazy, that's because it is, experts say. Few people need 12 megapixels, especially in a cell phone camera. The megapixel race has grown out of the megapixel myth, the false notion that a camera with higher resolution is always better. Manufacturers and retailers, eager to convince consumers that they need the latest camera and phone models, have pushed this faulty idea hard.
"By itself, the number of megapixels doesn't tell you anything about the quality of the image produced," said Steve Berardi, founder of PhotoNaturalist.net. "Sure, it will tell you how big the image is, but bigger doesn't always mean better quality."
For the average shutterbug, five or six megapixels is probably plenty of resolution. Beyond this level, various other camera characteristics, such as the size of the image sensor and optics quality, are more important than raw megapixels.
Canon acknowledged this in digital cameras when it released the latest entry in its Powershot series in 2009. The company's PowerShot G11 has only a 10-megapixel image sensor, which is nearly 5 megapixels less than the previous model, the PowerShot G10. Despite the lower megapixel count, many photographers say the G11 takes cleaner and less grainy images compared to the G10.
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The megapixel myth holds even less water for cell phones than it does for stand-alone digital cameras like the G11. Most folks, after all, aren't making big prints out of their cell-phone photos or enlarging small sections—activities for which ultra-high resolution comes in handy.
As with the early days of digital cameras, the quality of cell phone photos is improving. But higher megapixel counts are likely not the main reason why, Berardi told TechNewsDaily.
"It's probably because they're using better [image] sensors, or just larger ones."
Mike Evans, editor of the cell-phone review and discussion site MobileMentalism.com, said that even though cell phone manufacturers keep ratcheting up the megapixels, they are also emphasizing other important camera features, such as autofocus, image stabilization for less blurry photos, a xenon or dual LED flash, and good optics.
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Benjamin Franklin Quotes
Showing: 81 - 90 Benjamin Franklin Quotes of 126
To the discontented man no chair is easy.
Genius without education is like silver in the mine.
If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it from him.
After crosses and losses, men grow humbler and wiser.
Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other.
The things which hurt, instruct.
The eye of a master will do more work than both his hands.
A fat kitchen, a lean will.
Be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing.
I will speak ill of no man, not even in matters of truth; but rather excuse the faults I hear charged upon others, and upon proper occasion speak all the good I know of everybody.
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.
Love is being stupid together.
Much happiness is overlooked because it doesn't cost anything.
I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter. | [
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Airport card will not turn on after security update yesterday. worked normally (for the download of the update) until then. Wifi here works fine with my Macbook Pro right now so the issue is with the card / computer / software not the provider. Did the update change something?
OS 10.6.8 imac core duo. The indicator is on the tool bar but is empty.
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Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna! (Ode to Joy) (brass quartet/quintet with organ)
CHRIST IS RISEN! SHOUT HOSANNA! (ODE TO JOY) - Beethoven/arr. DWMorgan - Brass Quartet/Quintet with Organ - Level 3
This Level 3 arrangement is appropriate for an Easter worship musical offering suitable for a Prelude, Offertory, Postlude or congregational singing (3 stanzas with interludes). This arrangement of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” in G Major presents the well-known melody with brass and organ fanfares and cascading flourishes. The brass parts require a strong Level 3 competency while the organ part should be readily accessible. | [
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