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It’s wild what the mind does when it wants more information and doesn’t immediately get it. It fills in the spaces to try and make sense of an incomplete story. It runs in all directions like an animal who’s been caged for days and has just been set free. As I told the now confused and somewhat embarrassed woman that I wouldn’t be scheduling an appointment until I knew what was going on, she transferred me to the next person who took my name and phone number and said she’d have the doctor or a nurse call me later.
Later. How reassuring. ‘Later’ did nothing to ease my now heightened state of ‘something is wrong, but I don’t know what.’ ‘Later’ left me wondering for the next few hours, until I received the next phone call, what the news might be.
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When a medical professional begins with “Let me put this to you gently,” gentle and calm is not at ALL how one feels. A sudden rush of adrenaline, a wave of what-ifs, a panicked sense of life will never be the same surged into my body and I was swept off the edge of normalcy for the next twenty-four hours. I scheduled the cat scan. I waited for the doctor to call me. I wondered about my health, my life and my death.
I’ve thought about my death before, but never quite in the way my mind was now thinking about it. In the immediate aftermath of receiving this information, I spoke with my husband. I called a friend. I cancelled previously scheduled things. For the remainder of the day and until the next call came from a doctor several hours later, I felt a bit zombie-like. I did my best to stay focused, to breathe deeply, to not think of the worst possible outcome. I failed at all three of these things. It suddenly felt like there was little time for anything else but to worry and that’s absolutely NOT the way I want to live.
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The divergence of views between Google and the Commission relates to the specificities of the application of leveraging theory (and in particular the so called ‘self-favouring’ abuse) in this particular context. In this short Comment, I acknowledge the peculiarities of algorithmic leveraging and sketch some of the implications of a broad definition of preferential treatment in a world where algorithmic mediation, and to some extent “nudging”, becomes pervasive.
In order to appreciate the Commission’s definition of preferential treatment, it is necessary to make a clarification about the technology under discussion: to provide users with the most relevant results, search engines undertake editorial functions in indexing, triggering, ranking and displaying content. Those choices are made primarily by designing algorithms, i.e. rules that will govern the operation of Google’s crawling, triggering, ranking and displaying technologies to perform the desired process. Because of these editorial functions, algorithms can have in-built biases which lead to systematically favouring certain content, although that may not necessarily be the result of a deliberate choice of the designer. Since the stage of algorithmic design is removed from the generation of results, it is often difficult for the designer to anticipate all the possible consequences. This holds even more true when it comes to deep learning algorithms, recently incorporated into Google Search,7 that are characterized by the property to automatically learn and improve from experience without being extensively programmed. The problems of transparency, fairness and accountability of algorithmic systems are so complex and important that they have come to define an entire field of research, much of which focused on deep learning.8 They are now an increasing source of headaches for courts and regulators.
Given the challenges in predicting the nature and effects of algorithmic design decisions on the market, it is particularly significant that the Decision condemns a conduct resulting from algorithmic design choices.9 Taken at face value, this could mean that a dominant company having developed or used an algorithm is strictly liable for any possible anticompetitive effects derived therefrom. Consequentially, it requires the adoption of wide-ranging measures of self-monitoring to ensure compliance by design, which is something that Commissioner Vestager has recently alluded to.10 However, the Commission provides no guiding principle on how far that compliance framework should go: neither in the substantive part of the decision nor in its remedial order, where it requires Google to ensure equal treatment concerning “all elements that have an impact on the visibility, triggering, ranking or graphical format of a search result in Google’s general search result pages”.11 While Google may be able to get to a good compromise in the definition of the conduct it is required to adhere to under the remedy,12 we may query what that high-level definition of equal treatment means for future developers of algorithms?
To compound those challenges, it is worth noting the Decision does not specify a threshold of materiality for differential treatment by a dominant company to fall foul of Article 102. The Commission presents data showing that the conduct in question is sufficiently capable (a threshold that is notably lower than likelihood13) of driving competitors out of business, reducing incentives to innovate and consumer choice, and leading to higher prices.14 To supplement its findings, it puts forward some colorful evidence of intent by the concerned undertaking to favour its own services over those of competitors in order to leverage its position in general search into the market for shopping comparison services.15 Regrettably, however, the line between permitted and prohibited conduct is rather blurred, as nowhere in the Decision does the Commission detail what amounts to preferential treatment, other than stating that it involves the application of different standards for ranking and visualization to Google Shopping than to other comparison shopping services.
Most notably, the Decision begs the question of whether a dominant undertaking remains free to set up its ranking and selection (“triggering”) criteria, so long as those are applicable indistinctively both to its products and services and to those of its competitors. The Commission seems to gloss over those details, affirming that “[it] does not object to Google applying certain relevance standards, but to the fact that Google’s own comparison shopping service is not subject to those same standards as competing comparison shopping services16”. This leaves us with the suspicion that a dominant undertaking such as Google could in fact be found liable for designing its algorithms in a way that leads to a disparate impact on a given class of competitors (or in the case of the implementation of the remedy, its competing comparison shopping services), despite the indiscriminate application of those algorithms to all products and services.
Another piece of the puzzle in understanding the Commission’s stance towards algorithmic design is its concern for transparency as a means of protecting both market players and final consumers in their interactions with a dominant company. First, the Decision highlights the ample discretion to remove or demote websites retained by Google in its Webmaster Guidelines, where the company warns against certain identified practices but also reserves the right to “respond negatively to other practices not listed20”. Second, it recognizes that only a fraction of Google’s users (“the most knowledgeable users”) is likely to take the “Sponsored” label to mean that different positioning and display mechanisms are used for the corresponding search results.21 It is worth noting that the Decision does not provide empirical support for the latter position, and that this specific issue was at the core of the Dissenting Opinion to the recent Indian Competition Commission’s Decision finding that Google leveraged its dominant position in general web search to favour its own flight comparison service (Google Flights) over competing ‘travel verticals’.22 Nevertheless, these statements indicate that an important element of the Commission’s condemnation of the conduct lies in the opaqueness of Google’s prioritization and/or penalization practices, which affects the structure of competition in the market for shopping comparison services.
One may therefore expect that the transparency and intelligibility of algorithmic practices will play a role in determining the scope of differential treatment that may be caught under Article 102. However, even admitting the relevance of those considerations, it remains to be seen the extent to which those can serve as defense to a self-favouring allegation. One could argue, for instance, that Google should not be allowed to escape scrutiny by making it crystal clear that its search services systematically prioritize content coming from domains starting with “Goo”, or pages displaying its official logo. Condoning such conduct would run counter to the antitrust doctrine rejection of formalism, including the established principle that an abuse of dominant position is prohibited regardless of the means and procedure by which it is achieved.23 Following this argument, the fact that Google has come consistently on top of the auctions run for its Shopping Unit slots as part of its remedial measures24 should at least raise some eyebrow about the adequacy of those measures, highlighting the importance of the link with a clear and consistent definition of the abuse in question.
Towards a negligence-based safe harbor for impactful algorithms?
The main criticism of this Comment is that the Commission must look harder into the criteria underlying algorithmic design. Attributing strict liability for any algorithmic conduct that is capable of affecting competition is extremely far-reaching. What is needed is thus a limiting principle, for example in the guise of a ‘safe harbour’, that provides legal certainty for undertakings offering ranking and selection algorithms. A safe harbour could rely on conditions similar to those set out by article 14 of the E-commerce directive, which grants a content host immunity from liability under European law for the information stored provided that: “(a) it does not have actual knowledge of illegal activity or information and, as regards claims for damages, is not aware of facts or circumstances from which the illegal activity or information is apparent; and (b) upon obtaining such knowledge or awareness, acts expeditiously to remove or to disable access to the information”.25 Those conditions could then be used to design, with appropriate institutional and procedural safeguards, a framework of ‘notice and re-adjustment’ of disproportionately and unjustifiably affected competitors. Additionally, the Commission could ensure that a dominant company is not negligent by prescribing a due diligence procedure for the design of algorithms that can effectively impact consumer choice through the selection or ranking of content. Such procedure could for instance rely on established techniques to detect the existence of bias,26 maintain a record of that testing for inspection by a competition or judicial authority, and even define a threshold of adverse impact warranting a change of the existing rules or criteria. While algorithmic accountability is a regulatory challenge that is here to stay, the global antitrust community has a responsibility to clarify the scope of the nascent antitrust duty to police one’s own algorithm. This should aim to ensure a sufficient protection against unfair manipulation (a task shared with consumer and data protection authorities), but without undermining the incentives to invest and innovate in algorithmic technologies.
1 Lecturer in Competition and Information Law, Sussex Law School. Comments welcome at N.Zingales@sussex.ac.uk.
2 European Commission, Case AT.39740 , Brussels, 27.6.2017, C(2017) 4444 final. Available at http://ec.europa.eu/competition/antitrust/cases/dec_docs/39740/39740_14996_3.pdf (hereinafter, “Decision”).
3 By “design choices”, I refer here to the rules and criteria embedded in the algorithm, including any subsequent changes or “updates” (as they are typically called in the context of Google search). Further, I am using a specific notion of algorithm, as a set of mathematical instructions to provide gatekeeping services.
4 See Case T-612/17, Action brought on 11 September 2017 – Google and Alphabet v Commission, OJ C 369, 30.10.2017, p. 37–38.
5 Decision, para. 649, referring to Case 311/84, Télémarketing, EU:C:1985:394; Case C-333/94 P, Tetra Pak II, EU:C:1996:436; Case T- 228/97, Irish Sugar, EU:T:1999:246; Case T-201/04, Microsoft, EU:T:2007:289. It bears noting that the case-law suggests that self-favouring may be caught as a manifestation of various types of conduct prohibited by article 102: see in this regard Nicolas Petit, ‘Theories of Self-Preferencing Under Article 102 TFEU: A Reply to Bo Vesterdorf’ (April 29, 2015). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2592253 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2592253. See also the Decision by India’s Competition Commission in Cases Nos. 07 & 30 of 2012, Matrimony.com v Google LLC, Google India and Google Ireland, available at http://www.cci.gov.in/sites/default/files/07%20%26%20%2030%20of%202012.pdf (finding that Google’s leveraging amounted to an imposition of unfair conditions in the purchase or sale of goods or services, in contravention of Section 4 (2) (a) (i) of the Competition Act).
7 Cade Metz, ‘AI Is Transforming Google Search. The Rest of the Web Is Next’, Wired (2 April 2016). Available at https://www.wired.com/2016/02/ai-is-changing-the-technology-behind-google-searches/.
8 See for instance the annual conferences on Fairness, Accountability and Transparency (FAT) and on Fairness, Accountability and Transparency in Machine Learning (FATML), at https://fatconference.org and https://www.fatml.org/.
9 In some instances, the preferential treatment ostensibly results from the criteria generating a given algorithmic result. A good example is the “signals” for triggering the appearance of Product Universal, and/or its appearance in the middle to top position of the results in the first page: the number of stores and the number of shopping comparison engine in the top-3 generic search results. Decision, para. 391. In other parts of the Decision, however, the Commission merely takes issue with the exclusion of Google Shopping from the application of certain criteria that adversely affect the position of competing price comparison services (notably the […] and Panda algorithms). See Decision, para. 512.
11 The only limit it provides in that respect, presumably reflecting the feedback received in the ‘market-testing’ of the commitments offered to Commissioner Almunia in 2013 and 2014, is that any measure chosen by Google to comply with the order “should not lead to competing comparison shopping services being charged a fee or another form of consideration that has the same or an equivalent object or effect as the infringement established by this Decision”. Decision, para. 700.
13 The Commission can find support for “capability” in a series of cases, many of which are listed in the Decision at para. 602; Case C-52/09, Konkurrensverket v TeliaSonera Sverige AB, EU:C:2011:83, para. 64; Case C- 549/10 P, Tomra Systems and Others v Commission, EU:C:2012:221, para. 79; Case T-336/07 Telefónica SA v Commission, EU:T:2012:172, para. 272, upheld on appeal in Case C-295/12 P, EU:C:2014:2062, para. 124; Case C-23/14 Post Danmark, EU:C:2015:651, para. 66; see also Case T-286/09, Intel v Commission, ECLI:EU:T:2014:547, para. 85, on this specific point confirmed on appeal in Case C-413/14, ECLI:EU:C:2017:632, para.149.
15 In particular, the Commission found in internal documents that the Google’s Engineering Director responsible for Froogle, the previous version of Google Shopping, stated that “Froogle stinks” and warned that “(1) [t]he [Froogle] pages may not get crawled without special treatment; without enough pagerank or other quality signals, the content may not get crawled. (2) If it gets crawled, the same reasons are likely to keep it from being indexed; (3) If it gets indexed, the same reasons are likely to keep it from showing up (high) in search results […] We’d probably have to provide a lot of special treatment to this content in order to have it be crawled, indexed, and rank well”. Decision, para. 491.
16 Id., para. 440 (emphasis added). By choosing to use the word ‘certain’, the Decision suggests that the use of certain other criteria may be problematic. This hypothesis appears to be confirmed by para. 537, according to which “the Commission does not object to Google applying specific criteria per se but to the fact that Google prominently positions and displays results only from its own comparison shopping service and not from competing comparison shopping services” (emphasis added).
17 Namely, that the facility that is the object of refusal is indispensable to compete on a downstream market, and that refusal is not objectively justified. See Oscar Bronner GmbH & Co. KG v. Mediaprint Zeitungs- und Zeitschriftenverlag GmbH & Co. KG, Case C-7/97, 1998 E.C.R. I-7791, 4 C.M.L.R. 112.
19 For a useful mapping of types of deference towards design choices, see Stacey Dorgan, ‘The Role of Design Choice in Intellectual Property and Antitrust Law’, 15 Columbia Technology Law Journal 27 (2016).
21 Id., paras. 536 and 599.
22 Cf. Matrimony.com Decision, supra note 5, para. 248; and Dissenting Opinion, paras. 5-6.
23 Id., para. 338; Case 6/72, Europemballage and Continental Can v Commission, EU:C:1973:22, paras. 27 and 29; Case T-128/98, Aéroports de Paris v Commission, EU:T:2000:290, para. 170.
24 See supra, note 12.
25 See Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services, in particular electronic commerce, in the Internal Market, OJ L 178, 17.7.2000, p. 1–16. Applying these conditions to the Commission’s reasoning, they could be used to give content to the notions of “active” and “passive” conduct mentioned at para. 650: see supra, note 18.
26 See Christian Sandvig et al. ‘Auditing Algorithms: Research Methods for Detecting Discrimination on Internet Platforms’, Data and discrimination: converting critical concerns into productive inquiry (2014), 1-23. | 2019-04-22T23:57:53Z | https://www.competitionpolicyinternational.com/google-shopping-beware-of-self-favouring-in-a-world-of-algorithmic-nudging/ |
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I wasn’t always a writer who used prompts to kick my subconscious into gear. Once upon a time I waited on my unconscious to spit something out for a story or a poem or a novel. Since then I have reformed, realizing that I don’t have to wait. Prompts are a way to stir up the pot called my subconscious and put it to work, creating a new story whenever I want.
There are all kinds of prompts. A prompt could be a line from a poem. It could be a word or a dream. It could be a situation. It could be a piece of music.
My favorite kind of prompt is a visual prompt. A visual prompt is a photograph or a drawing or some other kind of visual stimulus. From that prompt my subconscious can fly until it lands on the beginnings of a scene or a story. Then all I have to do is let go and fly.
Today I am posting a picture of a bridge in Paris as a Visual Prompt.
A friend of mine took this photograph while she and her husband were in Paris for a vacation. I am not sure which bridge it is but the river is the Seine. The picture was taken sometime in September. That is all I know about the picture.
When I first approach a prompt, I study the prompt for a while. Things I can identify in this photograph: bridge, Seine, Eiffel Tower, sunset, a barge below the bridge on the river.
QUESTION: Who is on this bridge?
QUESTION: What is the Situation? What are the two women doing there?
ANSWER: One is leaning over the side, looking out on the river, praying a rosary. I give her a name. Let’s call her Colette. She is French but speaks English well. The second is walking toward her. She is Rachel. She is American. Both have bright red hair. They are the same age, in their late twenties.
Then I begin writing the scene, sketching it out, discovering things along the way. Example: Rachel was not happy. She had spent all afternoon waiting for Henri at the Eiffel Tower. I did not know that this until I wrote it. She fought back the tears. We are discovering something of the relationship between Rachel and Henri. He must have been a lover or a boy friend. The brown handbag she carried, strapped across her shoulder had been a gift from him for her twenty-eighth birthday. She remembered how delighted he had been when she opened the package. But now he had gone back to his old ways. Disappointed her.
She walked fast, wanting to get away from the past and crossing the bridge over into the future. Then she stopped, pulled out her things in the handbag, her cosmetics’ case, her small wallet, leaned over the wall of the bridge and threw the handbag away.
Colette acknowledged Rachel’s pain with a look on her face. She had been through the same thing and knew the feeling. Then she returned to watching the bauteaux-mouche below and to praying her rosary.
Rachel handed Colette the mirror. She watched Colette look at her face in the mirror, then at Rachel’s. Surprise filled her face.They suddenly realized they were twins.
Please realize that this is only a sketch of a first draft. As you can see, without doing much writing, I have already begun to discover the problem these two young women may have. How did a pair of twins end up in two separate places?
WHO IS MY PROTAGONIST? Since I began with Rachel, she most likely will be my Protagonist.
WHAT WILL BE MY POINT OF VIEW? I began writing in the third person from Rachel’s point of view. Since I have decided that Rachel is my Protagonist, she will probably provide the point of view.
WHO WILL BE MY ANTAGONIST? Who will try to stop Rachel from discovering their family history? I could choose the mother. But what if the mother is dead? Maybe an aunt? A question arises here. Why does it have to be a woman? Could it be a man? However, as I am thinking this through and writing my scene, I realize that the Antagonist is Colette. What is her motivation? Only by continuing to write the scene(s) will I know that. Colette will reveal it through her dialogue and her actions.
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“Damn you, Henri.” Rachel stood on the Pont Neuf bridge and threw her handbag into the Seine below.
“You too?” The woman nearby asked.
“What?” Rachel turned to the redhead.
On another day, I might have chosen an old man looking at the Seine and thinking of his long lost love. Or an engineer inspecting the bridge. Or a gang of thugs. Or two lovers. It could even be Balzac on that bridge. Each would have his own story.
Prompts are like that. They give the writer choices which the writer may never have thought of on their own. I have to trust my imagination and my subconscious to come up with a story or a poem that is just right for the moment. Writing stories is not a science. It is an art to be practiced. Prompts is a tool that can be helpful in practicing that art.
So here is a Visual Prompt for you. See if you can start asking the questions of Who and What about the photo that could begin a story, then coming up with answers. Good luck. | 2019-04-21T23:16:32Z | https://unclebardie.wordpress.com/writer-talk/lets-pretend/ |
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Singers of all voice parts, and lutenists, are invited to spend the afternoon studying the Devotional Psalms of Richard Allison, (published 1599) under the directorship of Colin Howard and with the accompaniment of lutenists from The Lute Society who will be led by internationally acclaimed lutenist Jacob Heringman. Singers will need to be confident at reading notation, but prior knowledge of church music or church services is not essential.
The workshop for singers will take place at Farley All Saints Church, Church Lane, Farley, Wiltshire, SP5 1AH between 2-5pm on Sunday 24th June, and will culminate in a full Choral Evensong accompanied by the lutenists, with congregational participation, in Farley All Saints Church at 6pm.
The MoV workshop choir will be joined by four local professional singers expert in Early Music, who will help to support the workshop singers and who will also perform an anthem within the service, accompanied by Jacob Heringman.
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The event will be a awareness-raiser and fundraiser for Multitude of Voyces' upcoming 'Music and Makaton' project with children and young adults from Exeter House Special School, Salisbury.
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Kaadan is a multi-lingual film directed by Prabhu Solomon. The film, we hear revolves around man-animal relationship . The shoot for Kaadan is on in full swing. Prabhu Solomon had called the film a great adventure. . The Hindi version is being shot at the same time and the star cast for the film includes Pulkit Samrat and Kalki Koechlin. Rana Daggubati plays a 50-year-old man in the film and will be part of all three versions. Music for the film is Shanthanu Moitra. | 2019-04-24T20:40:41Z | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vishnu-vishal-wraps-up-20-day-schedule-for-kaadan/articleshow/67626872.cms |
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Armadillo, Rocket Racing League and Spaceport America announced October 23rd that they will partner to begin commercial suborbital flights in 2010, at a customer price of $100,000 per seat.
In a press release, Armadillo Aerospace announced they will develop the reusable launch vehicles and provide ground support and equipment. The State of New Mexico will supply launch facility infrastructure and resources. Rocket Racing Technology Development, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rocket Racing Inc., will provide financing for, and business and operational management of, the partnership. Reservations, experience marketing, customer training and the coordination of the passengers’ overall experience will be managed exclusively by a third partner company that will be announced when marketing efforts begin.
While this is good news for Armadillo and NewSpace in general, it will remain to be seen how stable and reliable John and team can make the vehicle, given their history and the problems QUAD ran into. I’m sure solutions can and will be found, but this is still rocket science after all.
In related news, the White Knight 2 carrier craft is expected to start flight trials this month or early next month. The Personal Spaceflight blog says “WK2 has recently performed some high-speed taxi tests at Mojave, and the first flight of the aircraft is planned for 2-3 weeks.” After that, the first “captive carry†flights of SS2 and WK2 are scheduled to take place in June of 2009. Actual flight tests are scheduled to begin in late 2009 with at least 30 test flights expected. | 2019-04-24T22:16:11Z | http://www.erps.org/?p=219 |
It’s a holiday tradition to overindulge all November and December, then promise ourselves everything will be different in January. We make long lists of the things we want to change: new diet, run a marathon, be a different person... but it’s a national trend to ditch these resolutions often before we’ve even started them. The reminders that 88% of resolutions fail don’t help us motivate. Below is a list of science-backed tips to make those resolutions stick.
Once you have identified what it is about your habits that you want to change, the very first thing you should do is make sure that your environment is setup to accept these changes. Let’s use a classic example of weight loss as a resolution: Throw out all the junk food, sugary snacks, and highly processed foods before the new year. Organize your pantry so that all the healthy ingredients you need are easy to reach. Purchase tupperware ahead of time for meal prep. Set up your environment up to accommodate you so that you have no roadblocks when the time comes to reach those goals.
It’s tempting to make grandiose goals or put forward vague intentions about what you want to change, but let’s face it - it’s harder to make changes when you don’t have all the information at your fingertips to get the ball rolling. Instead, make specific goals, and break those goals up into segments. This will give you a lower bar that is more consistent and easier to achieve over time. When it comes to long-term goals, it’s best to break them down into smaller, more manageable bits so that you’re not so overwhelmed and can succeed with more ease.
At some point during our habit-forming journeys, we may become less motivated to reach the same goal we were once so excited to about. Maybe it’s because we have plateaued, maybe it’s because we become bogged down by the everyday stressors and the goal seems harder to reach now so we are discouraged. Whatever it is, it can be mitigated by keeping track of your progress. When you need to, refer to your tracking system to see how far you have come since the first day. If you feel that your progress has halted and want to know why, you will have the data looking back at you, allowing you to make some minor adjustments as needed. Use a journal or an app to keep track.
If you are looking to make some changes to your habits, sometimes it is helpful to talk to someone about it who can keep you on track on the days that you falter. Or, go in on a plan with a friend with similar goals as you, and you two can have some friendly competition in reaching your collective goals. Either way, someone is helping hold you accountable for your goals, and you will have a support system present on the days that you have trouble. Because let’s face it, we all struggle sometimes when it comes to making changes.
Even if you hit the ground running on New Year’s Day, your quest will get noticeably harder as the months wear on. Behaviors take time to put into habitual practice, and don’t forget that. Some days will be more difficult than others, and that is perfectly okay. Depending on the stressors and our moods, achieving your goals will range from being moderately easy to attain to Herculean in difficulty. Sometimes you will falter, but don’t beat yourself up about it. Instead, nurture a positive voice, and realize that you are only human. Being nicer to yourself will give yourself room to make mistakes - after all, that is how we grow.
If you’re looking to incorporate exercise into your routine, group the exercise with something you love doing. Allow yourself to read your book or watch your favorite show only when you’re on the elliptical. Listen to your favorite podcast only when you’re running. You’ll be so motivated to finish your story that you may find yourself working out more often and longer.
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Dr. Lewis was fortunate to study under one of the giants of computational mathematics, Professor Zbigniew W. Raś (Habilitation is beyond a doctorate ) who, though often quite stringent, played a pivotal role in developing Dr. Lewis' abilities with mathematics and electrical engineering into machine learning. First, Dr. Raś had Lewis study the mathematical theory of ontologies, machine learning theory, signal analysis and finally Rough Set Theory in its application to the mathematical constructs of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The first picture is with Professors Zbigniew Raś (Habilitation), Andrzej Skowron (Habilitation) 1, 2, and Dr. Lewis at the University of Warsaw. 7th International Conference, RSCTC 2010, Warsaw, Poland, June 28-30, 2010.
The second picture is Dr. Lewis visiting with Professor Raś at the University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNCC) on April 26th 2015.
The third picture is PhD student Lewis at Professor Ras' residence in Warsaw, Poland, reviewing the mathematics from his first presentation the day before at the Intelligent Information Processing and Web Mining Conference. InProceedings of the Intelligent Information Processing Symposium,, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg (IIS 2005). (pp. 1 – 9), 13th – 16th June, Gdansk, Poland: 2005 26th 2015.
In 2010, at Anschutz Medical Campus, Dr. Lewis teamed up with Columbia University Neurosurgeon Allen Waziri and together they coombined Waziri's Inratrcortical Electrodes that reside sub-durally (inside a patient's skull), with Dr. Lewis' artificial intelligence. The artificial intelligence system received clean signals from deep within a patient's brain and was able to detect and predict pathological neurological events.
The first picture is original research conducted by Neurosurgeo. Drs. Waziri and Lewis. The paper s(click here), was published as “minedICE™: A Knowledge Discovery Platform For Neurophysiological Artificial Intelligence.” InProceedings of the 19th International Symposium on Methodologies for Intelligent Systems, Eds. Kryszkiewicz M., Rybinski H., Skowron A., Raś Z.W., Foundations of Intelligent Sys. Springer (ISMIS '11). Lecture Notes in Computer Science, (Vol. 6804, pp.575–580), 29th – 30th June, 2011. 7th International Conference, RSCTC 2010, Warsaw, Poland, June 28-30, 2010.
The second picture is Dr. Allen Waziri sitting down on the table next to Dr. Lewis. Dr. Waziri's PhD & MD medical student, Tracy Conner, is sitting next to Anthony Magee, a MS Computer Science student. Ben Garcia, an MS. Computer Science student is standing. Ben Garcia later received his PhD in Neuroscience from UC Anschutz Medical School Campus in Denver.
The third picture Dr. Allen Waziri is giving updates regarding the neurosurgery / medical attributes he and his medical student Tracy Conner need to assimilate to the artificial intelligence Dr. Lewis and his students were about to create.
Dr. Lewis received Inventor of the Year for his work in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Drs Boult and Lewis tested various algorithms to optimize a means for a machine to predict when an addict would relapse. Training and testing was performed wherein the patients were tested by having them play simple games such as reating numbers shown on the screen. Additionally, the artificial intelligence was coded to discern from analyzing patient's behavior on thier smart phone, walking, GPS whether the patient was sober, sober but about to relapse or post relapsing. When the AI believed the patient was about to relapse it would alert the patient's predefined intervention personnel.
The first picture is Dr. Lewis giving his acceptance speech at the Tivoli Center in Denver. Tivoli Center in Denver.18thJanuary 2011.
The second picture is Dr. Lewis receiving the award from Tech Transfer officers, Kate Tallman, David Allen. | 2019-04-21T11:09:04Z | https://rorylewis.com/docs/00_Academia/Academia.html |
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Last summer, we were delighted when a friend of ours, who is a beekeeper, asked us if she could place some of her beehives on our land. There are many insects that pollinate crops, but bees are exceptional pollinators. So, we were really excited to have some bee hives on our land.
Most of the winter, the bees stayed in their hives. But, on warm days we would see them out and about, looking for pollen. Unfortunately, there was nothing for them to eat during the winter. That all changed this spring when flowers started to appear and they became very active.
Our beekeeper told us there was a possibility a couple of the more active hives might produce swarms. This is where the hive produces a new queen and the old queen is forced out along with a good portion of the bees in the hive. When this happens, they normally fly to a nearby resting place where most of the swarming bees stay with the queen while scouts are sent out to find a new home.
We were, therefore, not surprised when we found this in one of the peach trees a short distance from the hives.
It was an amazing sight and we immediately called the beekeeper. Her first words were "Tell me you don't have a swarm!". Ha! Spring is a busy time for beekeepers as the hives come out of hibernation and become active. At any rate, she came right over and prepared a small temporary hive in which to put the bees.
The hive is a small rectangular box.
Inside the box are frames containing wax cells to give the bees a starting point for their new home.
Once the new hive was prepared, it was time to put the bees in it. Fortunately, the swarm was not very high off the ground and was within easy reach. The bees were so distracted that she could touch the swarm without getting stung.
She held the temporary hive under the swarm and gently shook the branch.
Most of the bees fell right into the box in one big blob.
She had to make sure the queen dropped into the box with the swarm. As it turns out, there are ways to tell if the queen is in the box, other than actually seeing her. The main way is to look and see if there are bees at the entrance to the hive fanning their wings with their bottoms pointed up, like this.
They are releasing a pheromone to tell the other bees that the queen is there. Fanning their wings disperses the pheromone into the surrounding air.
A few of the bees kept going back to the branch because some of the queen's scent was left behind. The beekeeper used a brush to brush them into a container and "pour" them in the hive.
After she had captured as many as she could, she set another box on top of the first one and added a container of sugar water to it so the bees would have some nourishment to get them started in their new home.
Then she put a lid on top and bound the 2 boxes together with a strap. She said it was best to leave the new hive in place for a couple of weeks to let the bees get settled. Once they are settled in and she is sure they are not going to fly off to look for new quarters, then she will put them in a permanent hive, like the ones shown in the first picture.
It has been such a fun experience having the bees on our farm. I've been mowing around wildflowers and clumps of clover to give them more pollen sources. And, once we have tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash and other crops blooming, I know they will pay us back by pollinating those and boosting the amount of fruit and veggies we get.
In February last year, I wrote a blog entry about the many different types of garlic that are available, Garlic for the Garden, which includes a link with pictures of our 2014 garlic harvest.
If you read that article, you will learn that we normally plant garlic in the fall and harvest it the following June. This method gives you nice big heads of garlic that contain many cloves. However, if you wait until the spring to plant some of your garlic, then you can have what I call "green garlic". Green garlic is like green onions in that you dig it before it is ripe. Here is what it looks like at this stage.
Notice it looks very much like a green onion. But, the leaves of garlic are flat.
The leaves are too tough to eat, but the bottom part below the leaves can be sliced and sauteed to give a nice mild garlic flavor to whatever it is cooked with.
I like to saute green garlic with asparagus to make a tasty side dish. Just slice the asparagus into 1 inch slices and throw it in a pan along with the sliced garlic and a tablespoon of olive oil.
I have a well-used wok that I use for this task. Stir-fry it until the asparagus is crisp-tender. Then, add salt and pepper to taste, and you have a vegetable dish that is to die for!
I didn't realize when I took this picture that the food in the upper right looks like pizza. It's actually a piece of pork steak that was cooked in the oven along with rice, tomatoes, onions and peppers. It just so happened that I cut the meat into smaller pieces and the piece I ended up with was triangular shaped.
I don't know why I felt compelled to clarify that point, except that I'm not a big pizza fan, and the thought of eating rice, pizza and asparagus is, well, just disgusting to me!
Do you have any of these in your yard?
If you do, I hope you are not wringing your hands and gnashing your teeth because of them! In fact, dandelions are very nutritious and all parts of the plant are useful. The leaves are full of nutrition and can be sauteed or used raw in salads. In the old days, folks would make spring tonics from dandelions. These tonics supplied much needed vitamins that were missing from their winter diets.
Dandelions have thick deep roots from which the plants come up year after year.
The roots can be roasted, ground and stored in an air-tight container to later be used as a hot beverage when mixed with boiling water. The roasted roots are supposed to taste a bit like coffee and chocolate. I plan to dig some of them and give this a try.
One thing I have tried this spring are dandelion "fritters". Tom was skeptical about these, but ended up trying them and said they weren't bad. Ha! That is a big thumbs up being that he is not the most adventurous soul when trying new things.
Here's how I made them. First, I picked flowers that had longish stems.
Then I made a batter of milk, eggs and flour and used the stems to dip the flowers in the batter.
Next, it was just a matter of placing the batter-dipped flowers into hot oil and frying them until they were browned.
Once they were drained on paper towels and slightly cool, we ate them like Popsicles by holding the stems and biting off the flowers.
I've been reading about making dandelion wine, as well. The flowers are used to make wine, but the recipe I saw called for a gallon of dandelion flower petals. The stems and core would have to be removed. It seems to me this would take a LONG time and I'm not sure my poor back would tolerate bending over long enough to pick that many flowers! So, I think I'll leave the dandelion wine to someone with a stronger back and more patience. | 2019-04-21T04:23:11Z | http://windyacresnaturalfarm.blogspot.com/2016/04/ |
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China was not forthcoming to the proposal of completing the ML-I scheme on build-operate-transfer basis, said officials in the Ministry of Railways and the Ministry of Communications.
During the joint working group-level discussions that took place last month, China took the position that the project should be implemented in line with the framework agreement, the officials added.
Pakistan also subsequently agreed to the Chinese demand for continuing with the existing arrangement that had been agreed in May 2017.
“The financing model is dependent on finalisation of the technical design, which has not yet been completed. Once the design is final, a decision can be made on the financing model,” Ministry of Planning and Development spokesman on CPEC affairs Hassan Daud told The Express Tribune.
The minister further said Pakistan wanted to shift financial risks of the multibillion-dollar railway project to the contractors.
However, this would have required amendments to the framework agreement that China and Pakistan had signed in May last year. According to the framework agreement for the ML-I, China will provide 85% of the project cost as a concessionary loan. The project has been declared strategically important by both the countries.
Due to the strategic nature of the project, it was not advisable to involve third party, the officials said.
They said China was keen to complete the project on a fast-track as the project had already fallen far behind the original schedule. The expansion and reconstruction of Karachi-Lahore-Peshawar railway track, known as ML-I, is an early harvest and a strategic project of the CPEC framework.
The ML-I project has a total length of 1,872 kilometres. The previous Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government had decided to split the project into two due to its high cost and extensive work that requires refurbishment and expansion of the main railway line.
The officials said the project’s construction on BOT basis was not possible without a commercial and financial feasibility study. Pakistan has not undertaken any such study.
During the joint working group-level discussions, Pakistani authorities also raised the issue of differences between Pakistan and China over the preliminary design, the officials said. In order to address Pakistani concerns, a Chinese technical team is currently visiting Pakistan.
Chinese consultants have also started sharing details of the project’s preliminary design, which were earlier not available to Pakistan.
Pakistani authorities have not properly handled the project since the beginning. The PML-N government approved the first phase at a cost of $3.4 billion despite no firm estimates about the cost and scope of the scheme.
Against Pakistan’s estimate of $3.4 billion, Chinese consultants calculated the cost of the first phase at $4.1 billion. Pakistan Railways and the Ministry of Finance have not yet been able to resolve the dispute over the ownership of the loan and its servicing as the railways’ balance sheet is not creditworthy for acquiring a loan of over $8 billion.
The project’s initial cost of $8.2 billion was based on a joint feasibility study, which was not backed by a technical design study. Pakistan had launched CPEC four years ago without doing a proper homework. The planning minister had also announced that they would conduct a joint study to determine the flow of cargo traffic on CPEC routes.
The officials said China showed willingness to assist Pakistan in conducting the study on traffic density. | 2019-04-25T21:43:03Z | http://return.pk/2018/11/06/china-opposes-proposal-of-involving/ |
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Adam’s parents were acting teachers Lee Strasberg and Anna Strasberg. He grew up in world of actors, theatre and books — lots of books. He attended Brown University and fell into politics, working for Geraldine Ferraro’s US Senate Campaign in 1991-1992.
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With a spacious interior, accommodation is a mixture of twin and single rooms. Bedrooms are located on the upper level while the ground floor consists of a large lounge and open plan kitchen,which is used only for tea and coffee –all meals are in the restaurant. Shared bathroom facilities are adjacent to the kitchen, with showers, basins and toilets – there are no en-suite rooms.
Freshly prepared, locally sourced meals are taken in the adjacent ‘Taste of Scotland’ accredited restaurant and are a real highlight of the trip, with freshly caught seafood a particular specialty. Special dietary requirements can be catered for. The restaurant is licensed and offers an excellent choice of wines, beers and spirits.
The Knoydart peninsula is one of the remotest parts of the Scottish mainland and is not connected to the road network. The best way to travel is by boat and the Mary Doune, which is privately chartered, will take us on a new adventure each day. The boat journeys themselves add great value to the experience and it is not uncommon to see, sea eagles, dolphins, whales and a wide variety of seabirds.
We are based at Doune, which is located in a remote, bay and is the perfect base for the ultimate getaway. Our accommodation is a Scandinavian style wilderness lodge and all meals are served in the adjacent award-winning restaurant.
Our day begins with breakfast at 8.00 a.m. with an informal briefing of the proposed activities for the day. We will set off aboard the Mary Doune to our chosen destination – a journey that normally takes around an hour where we will photograph throughout the morning and break for freshly made packed lunches. The afternoon location usually involves another short boat trip to a second location and we will return to Doune at around 5.30p.m. where there may be opportunities to critique some of the day’s images, or enjoy a drink overlooking the bay before settling down to the gastronomic delights of Doune’s restaurant. During the course of the workshop, there will be tutorials and a group critique session.
We meet in Mallaig which is easily reached by car or train via the spectacular West Highland Railway Line. Mallaig has plenty of long term parking which is free and where vehicles can be left for the duration of the workshop. A short 20 minute boat journey will take us to Doune on the tip of the Knoydart peninsula. After an informal introduction to the group and to the facilities at Doune we meet for dinner.
After breakfast we meet on the Mary Doune and head south-west to the island of Muck. Our anchorage is a secluded bay where white coral sands and backed by rocky terraces on which a large colony of common seals reside. The bird life is prolific with oystercatchers, ringed plover, dunlin and common gulls defending their territories from unwelcome visitors. We head up to a higher headland which overlooks Rum, Skye and Eigg and if tidal conditions permit over to Horse Island. A walk back over the single road takes us to the tea shop where refreshments are taken before our journey back.
covered with sessile oak, birch and rowan, whilst on the southern slopes stands of ancient Scots pine punctuate the landscape.
Heading out in a south-westerly direction again today, we travel down the east side of Eigg and ultimately to the harbour. Here we will transfer into a mini-bus and take a 20 minute transfer to the Bay of Laig on the eastern side of the island. Facing east, the Rum Cuillin rise vertically from sea level to almost 1000m and for a fantastic backdrop for our images on Eigg. Two distinct areas provide endless photographic opportunities: the white sands and the sandstone foreshore where pods of concretions can be discovered.
Rounding the Point of Sleat – the most southerly point on Skye we head over to Loch Eishort where the full Cuillin Ridge rises before us. Our destination today is to Boreraig, an isolated spot on the shores of Loch Eishort where the remains of a pre-crofting township stand. It was from here in 1853 that Lord MacDonald forcibly evicted 120 men, women and children.
Rum’s rugged coastline is a landscape of contrasts. From towering sandstone cliffs to secluded sandy beaches, its underlying geology has created some fantastic photographic locations. In one of these secluded bays, the sea has channelled a cave through a headland and in anotherlies a boulderfield with brightly coloured lichens.
We head out along the east side of Rum to the north cliffs of Canna. These are home to many of the breeding seabirds, which include, puffin, razorbills, shags, kittiwakes and occasionally, sea-eagles. Later, we will visit the island of Sanday, which, lies to the south of Canna.
Following a relaxed breakfast, we board the Mary Doune and return to Mallaig. For those travelling by rail, we arrive atMallaig in time to catch the morning train back to Glasgow.
Colin will meet you on the platform at Mallaig Railway Station at 5.50 p.m. on Saturday. The time coincides with the arrival of the train from Glasgow.
Our boat will be moored in the harbour less than five minutes away. On the final Saturday, we will return you to Mallaig at 9.30 a.m. in time to connect with rail services south.
The trip price is £1595 per person. Group size is limited to 8 client rooms and this ensures that Colin can give a one-to-one tuition and a critique session.
Cameras – Camera equipment is very much a personal choice and is dependent on individual preference, budget, and experience. Whether you shoot with a 35mm DSLR or a mirror-less system is unimportant. What is important however is that you are familiar with your camera’s layout and menu structure and understand the differences between the shooting modes.
Camera bag – bring a camera bag that allows you to comfortably carry your equipment over rugged terrain. Backpacks distribute the weight between your shoulders and hips making walking much easier than a bag with a shoulder strap and are normally protected from wind and rain.
Lenses – like cameras, these come down to personal choice and will be determined by the type of subject matter normally pursued. Many photographers choose two zoom lenses; a 24-70mm and a 70-200mm, which will account for 90-95% of the images taken with only two lenses. Another popular combination is 24-105mm and 100-400mm. Some photographers prefer to work with prime lenses which offer improved performance at their designated focal lengths which means carrying more lenses and accordingly more weight. If the intimate landscape interests you, a 100mm Macro lens can be ideal.
Filters – many photographs find it difficult to shoot an image without some sort of filter. A filter needs to add value and if it isn’t then you are potentially degrading the image by placing a sheet of resin in front of your lens. The most commonly used filters in digital photography are graduated neutral density filters. These differ from neutral density filters in that they allow you to control contrast locally. They come in a variety of densities and gradations but in my experience, the most useful are a 0.6 soft and 0.6 medium gradation. Several brands of ‘grads’ are available but by far the best are manufactured by Lee Filters. They also offer a professional filter holder which allows the gradation to be moved within the holder, relative to the scene.
You may find a polarising filter desirable, although personally, I dislike the artefacts that it creates within an image and most what it achieves can be replicated in Lightroom more naturally. Some photographers favour Lee’s ‘Big Stopper’ which increases the exposure by 10 stops and transforms water and clouds into amorphous forms.
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I know I don’t normally post on Wednesdays, but I suddenly got a fabulous idea the other day. Actually, I stole this fabulous idea from The Pioneer Woman who highlighted photos from her readers on her blog last week. And I can’t tell you how much fun it was to look through all of them.
So, I thought it might be a fun thing to do on my own blog because I know that MANY of you guys and gals share a passion for photography.
And please don’t be modest, because I’ve seen wonderful photographs from all of you.
-I ask that you email one of your most favorite photographs. It can be of landscapes, people, pets, flowers, anything.
-But no self-nudies, please. I’m saving that for next month - HA!
-I ask that the photo be pre-sized no wider than 575. Height size doesn’t matter.
-Your photo can be enhanced with photo editing, or just as is.
-Color, or black and white.
-Also, please include your name or blog name, and a link you would like me to use when I post your photograph, so I can credit you.
-I will post your photographs in the order in which they are received.
-Deadline for entries will be this Sunday, Sept. 11th before midnight EST.
-My email address can be found by clicking the Contact link below my blog header.
I will post ALL photographs mailed to me. But depending on how many of them I get, I may have to scatter them within the next couple of weeks.
I’m not sure which days I’m going to post the photographs, it’ll just be a surprise.
If you have any questions, feel free to express them in your comments.
Please know that this is not contest, I’m just doing it for fun.
So, come on folks. Don’t be shy. Send your photographs and allow me to show them off for everyone to enjoy!
Update: PLEASE remember to include a link when sending your photograph. Thank you so much.
P.S. I will resume my normal posting schedule on Friday.
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"Oh Gawd... now I have to rack my brains. Shame on you, Ron. Wanders off... muttering..... and sighing."
Oh, you can do it. You can do it!
I have TONS of wonderful photos from your travels.
Just pick one of your favs!
Glad your sending me one.
GREAT! I was so hoping you'd share one of your wonderful photographs. Yipeeeeeeeee!
I'm so glad you're going to send a photo to share because you've got so many wonderful shots!
Just choose the one that speaks to your heart the most.
One way you can "size" a photo is to upload it to your blog, 'as if' your were creating a blog post (size it using the editing program in WP) and then when you preview the post, just right click your mouse over the photo and safe it to your computer.
If not, just email the photo to me in its original size, then I'll resize it before I publish it.
Thanks, dear friend. Looking forward to seeing your photo.
Here's a link to a free online photo editor where you can resize your photo. It's such a cool website because it allows you to do all sorts of things with our photos. Check it out.
I can think of two right off the top of my head so I'll look at 'em again and pick the best one!
An honor to be part of "The Vent Gallery"!
Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I was hoping you'd send me a photo!
Ooooo...and I can't wait to see what you pick!
Yabba-dabba doo! I was so hoping you'd send a photograph!
"Do I go for the technically better photograph or a pleasant photograph? I've got hundreds to choose from - This is hard :)"
I know, you've got SO MANY awesome shots to choose from - I've seen your photo blog!
Just choose the one that really speaks to you. Can't wait to see what you send!
Now ya KNOW I get squeamish about this kinda thing. I start to do the old 'geeze.......I want people lookin' at this crud......' and talk myself out of it.
It's enough I post what I like at 'home'.....I know why I like it, why I put it there and what it says to me.
And I'll envy Babs who has hundreds.
I had to get an external drive to store mine on..twice!
"Now ya KNOW I get squeamish about this kinda thing. I start to do the old 'geeze.......I want people lookin' at this crud......' and talk myself out of it."
You are such a naturally gifted lady with the camera. Often I look at your photos and think they should be in a magazine because they're so beautifully composed. Truly Mel, you have such a wonderful eye for the camera.
If you change your mind and decide that you would like to share one of your photos, I would be honored and excited to share it here.
Think about it, dear lady.
What a cool idea. I can't wait to see everyone photos!!
Hey, and please feel free to send one yourself. I LOVE all the photos you post on your blog!
I'll pick one if Babs picks one.
I'm only sharing what's TRUE.
So, if you change your mind....I'd be honored!
P.S. and yes, Babs is sending one in.
I wanted to stop by and thank you for your nice note about Annie!
I've seen a lot of great pictures in the blog world. You'll get a lot of great ones. I'm sure of it.
I so enjoyed discovering your blog through Dianne and placed you on my reader to be aware of your updates. So glad I found you!
Annie is such a sweetie pie!
Yes, I've already received so many great photos and look forward to sharing them with everyone.
Please stop by whenever you wish. You're always welcomed here!
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cool, let me go find something for ya!
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! I was so hoping you'd send one!!!
I know you have a bunch to chose from, so I can't wait to see which one you pick!
Fabulous idea! I'm going to look for a good one for you.
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! I was SO hoping you'd send me a photo!
I look forward to sharing it, my friend!
From this week--ain't even gonna sift through the archives.
And btw, I just received your email with your photo.
Thanks, dear lady! I knew you could do it!!!!
Sending one now... nothing like doing it at the last minute!
Just got it! And I LOVE it! Thank you, my friend!
But if you ever do this again, I'm in!
No problem, buddy! I will probably do this again next month and I would LOVE to show off one of your faaaaaaaaaaaaabulous photos!
Welcome back! Hope you had a super time on your trip!
Can't wait hear all about it! | 2019-04-19T23:03:13Z | http://www.triloquist.net/2011/09/send-me-your-photographs.html |
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The league will show the videos on its interactive media properties including NBA.com, the NBA app and league and team social accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Twitch and Snapchat, which have 1.5 a collective billion followers. Jeff Marsilio, SVP of new media distribution at the NBA, said the deal gives artists a “massive digital stage” to share their music.
Founded by former Interscope Record president Steve Stoute, UnitedMasters launched last year with $70 million in funding from investors such as Alphabet, Andreessen Horowitz and 21st Century Fox. The startup’s Releases portal lets recording artists upload music files and album artwork to the UnitedMasters website, which delivers the content to streaming services and digital music marketplaces in exchange for a 5% commission on royalties, according to Billboard.
The NBA’s partnership with UnitedMasters looks like a win-win for the sports league and the music startup, which seeks to give recording artists a distribution platform that doesn’t compromise their creative freedom. By soundtracking highlight videos across social media with independent artists, the NBA can sidestep major label licensing deals while delivering independent music to its target audience. Delivering pertinent highlights and music could be key to appealing to Gen Z males, more than half (52%) of whom now prefer nontraditional sports content.
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It includes a very large and quite dramatic boy ironically named Tiny.
The audiobook make the story even funnier (not that it wasn’t funny already).
Yeah, so I’m just going to let John (one of the authors of the book) tell you about this one. Enjoy. | 2019-04-19T02:42:08Z | https://thebooksupplier.com/2012/03/13/book-preview-will-grayson-will-grayson/ |
Jürgen Reiher has spent more than 20 years in the life sciences industry providing clients with implementable commercial, pricing, reimbursement and market access strategies and tactics. He helps clients develop their market access strategies and then translate them into commercial strategies. Jürgen’s broad experience and deep understanding of the payer, thought leader, policy, and regulatory environment in markets throughout the EU, allow him to work at a strategic and tactical level, helping clients from dossier preparation through submission. Jürgen has advised large and small biotech, pharma and generic companies seeking to expand or defend existing markets and geographies. His indication experience includes oncology, hematology, vaccines, respiratory, rheumatology, neurology, endocrinology, women’s health, as well as significant orphan drug experience. Prior to working in industry, he spent five years conducting bench research in neuroendocrinology. | 2019-04-25T00:34:56Z | https://www.3dcommunications.us/bio/jurgen-reiher/ |
The instance American Fork voting districts, drawn by MAC represents a material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Brigham Young University.
"Effective date of districts: 1974."
Scale [approximately 1:18,000]. "Approx. scale 1" = 1500'.". | 2019-04-23T04:16:36Z | http://link.lib.byu.edu/resource/RZlkil1W8c8/ |
I wonder if people who don’t themselves comment, read the comments?
Anyway, this popped up in reply to my “Because Linguistics!” post of a couple of weeks ago, when I talked about an article in All Things Linguistics, dealing with the “Because Noun” phenomenon.
Yeah, that’s a lot better.
Even our ranting would soar.
by that common address, by the known, by the shared.
We have breath, we have hands. Dreams old and new.
When we want it, history; when we recall, futures.
Even then we persist, and attempt. Because Human. | 2019-04-25T00:09:28Z | http://www.rosemarykirstein.com/tag/jo-walton-is-going-to-italy-and-im-green-with-envy-but-in-a-nice-way/ |
We are proud of our long-term repeat customers, some of which have been coming to us for their construction needs for the last 25 years, such as Ametek Aerospace and Skyworks.
We hope to make you one of our long-term customers too!
The owner of an existing dental office in Wilmington approached Pinnacle Construction Company, Inc. about constructing a new, larger building on the same site. He came to us with a rudimentary sketch on a piece of paper. From that, we came up with a design, retained an architect, and completed the building in two phases. In order for the dental office to stay in business during construction, we built half of the new building, moved the office into that area, then tore down the other half and constructed the second portion.
Pinnacle Construction took that simple sketch drawn by the owner and saw it through to fruition, from town approvals to move-in. | 2019-04-26T13:42:29Z | https://www.pinnco.com/focus/ |
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I put a lot of stock in Maya Angelou's criteria for testing one's character. Finding the humor or absurdity in a given situation can make the difference between living a life where all things living and otherwise are 'out to get us,' and a life where it's funny that little things like Christmas lights and luggage can get the better of us. I'd like to think that I try to live my life with the latter attitude.
I recently came to one of those crossroads--a moment where I saw two distinct options for how I would react. While I initially thought about getting horrified, I couldn't help but see the hopeless humor in it. I hadn't done my laundry in a few weeks (I know, I know) and I was running out of clean clothes to wear. My quick-fix for this was to throw 2/3 of all the clothing that I brought with me to Cairo into our little washing machine that really wasn't meant to hold more than 1/2 a normal load of laundry.
In following what I thought would be a time-efficient way of washing my clothes, I had neglected to set the water temperature to 'cold.' I had also forgotten to separate darks from whites. I had also forgotten that I had not yet put a certain maroon skirt through the laundry yet. Result? When I went to move my laundry from the washer to the drying rack, I pulled one shirt out and held it up thinking, "Whose shirt is this?" My eyes narrowed and I pulled another shirt out of the wet pile of clothes.
"Oh. Oh, no," I said to myself, my eyes widening.
2/3 of my clothing that I brought with me to Cairo is now some shade of pink, purple, or puce. In fact, my clothing now comes in so many unusual shades that I had to learn new color-names: I have a mauve taupe undertone to my blue jeans, a few carnation pink shirts, a thermal shirt that is now light thulian pink, and various other articles of clothing that are, as I have been informed, cherry blossom pink.
I had to laugh for a while. I think I might have only owned a single pink shirt before this. On the bright (pink) side, almost all of my clothes now match. And luckily, most of the shirts were dyed evenly. And those that weren't, look sort of retro-tie-dyed-ish.
Don't forget to have fun with life, folks! In one textile mishap you can either count most of your clothing for lost or inherit a whole "new" wardrobe. It's all how you frame it. | 2019-04-21T02:43:22Z | http://caitlintellstales.blogspot.com/2008/10/pretty-in-pink.html |
Tommy: Real scare or real scam?
Sage advice… never talk politics or religion at the dinner table. I think we need to add one…CLIMATE CHANGE.
I don’t know exactly when science and politics began to compete with each other, but as it relates to climate change, they most definitely are. Science and politics can rarely, if ever, peacefully coexist. Witness what happened with the floodwalls here during Katrina. The Corps of Engineers conducted studies of the design in Vicksburg, Mississippi and told Congress it would fail, citing the “peanut butter and jelly sandwich” analogy to explain the results. Congress said “build them that way… that’s all we can afford.” The result of that “compromise” was disaster.
Physics knows not political will, appropriations bills, wheeling and dealing or compromise. Mass, force and velocity are what they are and you cannot and will not change their minds. The only thing you can do is hope to control them and use them to your advantage.
Which brings us to climate change. Is it real? I don’t know. Is it caused by humans? I don’t know. Is it reversible, if it is real? Again, I DON’T KNOW. That’s why I trust the people who DO KNOW to make the right decision. When that old demon politics becomes part of the equation, I’m inclined to believe we’ll get an inaccurate and ineffective solution to the problem at hand.
I believe something is definitely going on with the climate. If you’re going to comment on a cold day that there’s no global warming then logic dictates you must acknowledge its reality on a blistering hot day. It may owe to our collective egocentrism, but I seldom hear the other hemisphere mentioned in the discussion. THEY have climate, too; and Australia is currently suffering through one of the hottest summers on record. That, to me, renders the texts and tweets foolishly misinformed when one day’s weather is used to indicate the condition of the climate.
This is NOT a problem for the United States. It is a problem for the WORLD. Most of us will be long gone for the dire effects, but we all want to leave the best for our children to inherit. It may be money, it may be property or it may just be a planet to live on. Unless someone presents an alternative, friendly orb I think we need to err on the side of caution and protect THIS one. I think the better decision is to believe the scientists and not the politicians.
That didn’t happen with the floodwalls and Katrina. We’re still recovering from the result. What do you think? Is climate change a real scare or a real scam? Are you willing to gamble with the inheritance you leave for your kids? And their kids? And their kids? | 2019-04-22T17:03:22Z | https://wwl.radio.com/blogs/tommy-tucker-wwl-first-news/tommy-climate-change-real-scare-or-real-scam |
The spring has come so quickly. It seems like just yesterday we were sending out a review of last year and starting to get more information on the new regulations. While we have been soaking up all possible knowledge and attending any conference available to us, the transition into spring has also been a little different than those in the past. We have been carefully taking the time to figure out the best opportunity for Bloomfield with the new compliance laws while continuing to provide the highest quality products that meet our standards.
So much of what is important in the craft cannabis world is strong roots in both our plants and our family of farmers. We have been thankful for the warm days and enjoying the sun while we gear up for the season ahead. We know this is only the beginning of an incredible year and we are excited to see what is to come!!
changing industry, as well as roadblocks and compliance in the new era of regulations. Most importantly though, she will be sharing the knowledge of how to “grow your own 6” plants in this time of recreational freedom.
We are excited to collaborate with Cannabliss Retreat for a unique cannabis vacation experience April 19-24 with a special 4/20 celebration event. The weekend will include talks and panels, workshops, a vendor market, yoga, live music, an unlimited vape bar, and other exclusive activities. The event is to include anyone curious in cannabis all the way to the cannasseur. Attend and learn the benefits cannabis can provide as well as allowing yourself knowledge from experienced members of the cannabis community while awakening your spirit to the power of your own body.
What: a mural dedication to Dennis on his birthday.
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Reminder: It’s Not Too Late!!!
Cara Cordoni, a friend of Dennis and his comrads, put together a calendar of women in the cannabis industry. With the recent passing of Dennis she has decided to take this display of power women and dedicate the calendar and proceeds to Dennis’ memorial. The calendar highlights Dennis, the Castro Castle, the reason for the calendar, and women in the industry who have been dedicated to making reform, progressing, and staying active within the cannabis community.
Bloomfield now holds their Manufacturing License.
Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter for our vape kit launch, our sponsored events, and where to find us in local dispensaries. | 2019-04-22T10:42:00Z | http://thebloomfieldco.com/2018/04/03/april-newsletter-and-4-20-events/ |
My name is Mike Rosenberg.
I'm a professor of strategy at IESE Business School.
why do I teach in the area, and why did we put together this online course?
environmental sustainability is not always the right one.
things for some conviction about the planet or for some ethical reasons.
and I'm not in any way against them.
I share many of those concerns.
And they kind of think differently than many ecologists.
written in their language, in their terms.
regardless of their religion, and regardless of their ethical training.
a little bit more for the environment.
not do it through ignorance or through some kind of rejection of the whole story.
the company's strategic direction in terms of sustainability.
have an interest in what the company ought to be doing.
I also believe the course can be appealing to people who are students of business.
We're looking at the different issues that connected with business.
I think environmental sustainability is one of those issues.
Just like marketing, just like finance, just like so many others.
who are interested in understanding better what business is doing.
makes sense both for business and for the natural environment.
the relationship between business and its natural environment.
the Republican Party of the United States.
If you're running a business these are issues which you need to pay attention to.
to understand what's going on in the medium and long term.
between business strategy and the natural environment. | 2019-04-19T05:17:21Z | https://es.coursera.org/lecture/strategy-sustainability/welcome-to-the-course-D38fV |
Custom tailor made car cover for the Audi A7 2010 Onwards. This cover comes in its own handy storage case and fully tailor made. When you have decided on the cover you need, simply change the boxes below to the correct type of car cover for your Audi. | 2019-04-25T22:28:36Z | https://www.carscovers.co.uk/audi-a7-car-cover-2010-onwards.html |
Welcome to apartment 5G, a large one bedroom in move in condition, at the Century Tower. The apartment has a unique floor plan that offers flexible layout options. The Dining Room can easily be converted into a windowed nursery or home office, while maintaining a large windowed Living Room. The apartment has northern exposures and looks onto a row of townhouses on 90th Street.
The Century Tower is a full amenity boutique condominium featuring: 24/7 doorman with concierge services, fitness center, spa with steam and sauna, laundry facilities, bike storage, children's playroom, a business center, cinema room, garage, and a wonderful rooftop deck with spectacular views of the city. Century Tower is nearby the new Q line (2nd avenue subway) and the 4/5/6 line, as well as convenient bus routes. The surrounding neighborhood offers convenient grocery stores, boutique shops, local restaurants and plenty of communal activities: 92nd Street Y, Carl Schurz Park, Asphalt Green and the East River Promenade. | 2019-04-25T14:49:00Z | https://corenyc.com/property/400-east-90th-st-5g-764750/ |
Follow Friday: Top Contributor Content on Voices of Liberty!
November 7, 2014—We want to commend our contributors for doing such great work with Voices of Liberty. To mark Follow Friday, we are listing to most viewed content produced by our contributors each week. Check back next Friday to see if the contributors below can hold on to their top placement or be bumped off by a rising voice of liberty.
SPOILER ALERT: An Inconvenient Truth did not make Jason Peirce‘s list. But this list was shared so many times it’s hot enough to warm the globe. Find out how to follow him here.
Jason Peirce didn’t hold back when he answered HuffPo’s weak sauce attempt at dissent. Read this.
• What Were these 10 Libertarians Doing in Their 20s?
Besides making fashion statements? Jason Peirce tells the wild tales you won’t believe.
You think you know the arguments, but you haven’t seen #4 and the map that goes along with it. Jason Peirce isn’t blowing smoke.
Jason Peirce returns once more with a power-packed (and well-sourced) post makes even the most ardent critic of Obama feel like Paul Krugman by the end.
Mike Maharrey masterfully lays out an argument that will make you think. And you’ll never watch football the same way again. Find out how to follow him here.
Last but not least, top contributor Ben Lewis brings the pain with this one. #3 will make you want to scream or punch something. Find out how to follow him here. | 2019-04-18T10:23:46Z | https://voicesofliberty.com/2014/11/07/top-contributors-for-the-month-of-october/ |
According to the Linux online journal 2006 , the scheduler algorithm has been redesigned since the 2. An early example of a large-scale real-time operating system was developed by and for the. Many of the same computers are also on but in different order , and Linux runs on the top 10. This cost in supporting operating systems diversity can be avoided by instead writing applications against such as or. Graphical user interfaces evolve over time. Modern operating systems extend the concepts of application preemption to device drivers and kernel code, so that the operating system has preemptive control over internal run-times as well. The earliest version of Windows to support a limited form of preemptive multitasking was Windows 2.
What are some examples of successful multitasking?
This means a task can be stopped or suspended in order to allow a task of higher priority to run. Linux is also commonly used on other small energy-efficient computers, such as and. One benefit of having a single-user system is that there is moreaccountability regarding access to the system. December 2018 A is a specific type of computer software developed to allow interaction with hardware devices. Kernel A kernel connects the application software to the hardware of a computer. To accomplish this, modern operating system kernels make use of a timed interrupt. Microsoft Windows was first released in 1985, as an running on top of , which was the standard operating system shipped on most Intel architecture personal computers at the time.
The enormous investment in software for these systems made since the 1960s caused most of the original computer manufacturers to continue to develop compatible operating systems along with the hardware. Once an operating system has been loaded and started, the boundary between user mode and supervisor mode also known as kernel mode can be established. In the above systems there are usually clients and servers and there is network in between. The act of taking control of the operating system from one task and giving it to another task is called preempting. Many people find it easier to multitask on a computer if they can have a program that needs to remain open on one of the screens while they work on another. Net Market Share, Net Applications. Let's take the example of batch processing.
Also older batch operating systems ran on hardware that sometime had no notion of Interrupts. Multitasking and real-time, in the field of operating systems, are antonymous. The key design considerations as discussed by Wolf 2005 , are; power consumption, hardware required, upgrading, reliability, size and cost. This is exactly the same feature that is exploited by Multi Tasking operating systems to pre-empt a process after its time quantum has expired. That being said, we, as end users, perceive those processes running simultaneously because often multi-tasking means time-sharing, which is the ability of a specific portion of the operating system i. The task of managing all this is called 'scheduling' and is covered in other mini-websites. A is any type of system that is capable of running more than one program at a time.
In this type of multitasking only the active task may initiate a context switch allowing another task to run. Electronic systems of this time were programmed on rows of mechanical switches or by jumper wires on plug boards. Even very basic computers support hardware interrupts, and allow the programmer to specify code which may be run when that event takes place. Processes are now handled more efficiently and task priority and preemtability have been added. If programs can directly access hardware and resources, they cannot be secured.
Real-time operating systems often use specialized scheduling algorithms so that they can achieve a deterministic nature of behavior. Diagram of multitasking in operating system As shown in the diagram above, three tasks are running on the computer. This type of operating system is found in personal desktop and laptop computers. In this post, I will try to clarify four of such terms which often cause perplexity: those are multiprogramming, multiprocessing, multitasking, and multithreading. Operating systems are found on many devices that contain a computer — from and to and. If the underlying hardware provides more than one processor then that is multiprocessing. Multithreading is an execution model that allows a single process to have multiple code segments i.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to. A subgroup of the Unix family is the family, which includes , , and. These variances are based around the absolute requirement of predictability in how task execution will occur. Users and application programs access the services offered by the operating systems, by means of system calls and application programming interfaces. If a program fails, it may cause memory used by one or more other programs to be affected or overwritten. This was usually very inefficient.
A History of Manchester Computers 2nd ed. It is easy to confuse multitasking with , a somewhat different idea. There are two general types of single-user operating system: single task and multitasking systems. Later versions have all been based on the. One of these computers was used by as the first webserver to create the World Wide Web. | 2019-04-19T14:26:34Z | http://ronbarceloviveahora.com/example-of-multitasking-operating-system.html |
Over the weekend I was at the recent Colour Me Rad that was held at Deakin University in Waurn Ponds, Geelong.
I did some reading about the coloured powder/dust and cameras/lenses and was a little horrified at how bad it can be. Not sure if this was the same stuff but I wasn't taking any chances. All shots were taken with my 75-300mm at closer to the 300mm and most upwind.
Few photos of one of the groups start put together in an animated gif including the one still from the top of this post.
This poor guy at the front right copped a face full of orange powder.
After the participants had finished the race there was more colour fun to be had including coloured water canons that were also posted around the course soaking runners as they passed. | 2019-04-19T04:15:59Z | https://www.joelbramley.com/full-blog/tag/fun |
War of the Rebellion: Serial 012 Page 0217 Chapter XXIII. GENERAL REPORTS.
sent from regiments which had marched by colonels or captains, with out the knowledge of the medical officers, from negligence or favoritism, who were fully able to do the duty required of them, and under the circumstances it became necessary to send them on the boats. This state of things could have been prevented had the medical department full control of its vessels when the preparation were commenced to ship the sick.
The delay occasioned by the causes I have alluded to rendered the case at last an emergency, under the pressure of which it was impossible to have every case thoroughly examined. There are always numbers of skulkers and worthless men in the army who are on the watch for an opportunity to escape duty, and these are always the cases which require the most careful examination; and these are the men who raise the cry of the inhumanity, want of attention, and cruelty of surgeons, which is so frequently taken up and echoed and re-echoed from one end of the country to the other. Out of 3,000 cases examined to their regiments. When the time and the means are considered it will, I think, be conceded that seldom have so large a number been transported without accident and without suffering. A careful and attentive medical officer was placed on each boat with medical supplies sufficient for use. Credit is very deservedly due to Dr. Dunster and the medical officers of the vessels for the manner in which this large number was transported and provided for. The labor was great.
The supplies appertaining to the medical department were, owing to the excellent manner in which the purveying was performed by Assistant Surgeon Alexander, in every way abundant while at Harrison's Landing, and when the army left that place it was, so far as the medical department was concerned, fully, I might almost say elegantly, equipped with all that was requisite for another campaign. | 2019-04-22T00:52:44Z | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/012/0217 |
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The T-box family transcription factor Brachyury is overexpressed in a variety of human carcinomas, including lung, breast, colon, ovarian and prostate. Brachyury has been shown to promote epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) in tumor cells, a critical step in the path to metastasis. An HLA-A2 epitope of Brachyury has been shown to expand human T cells that are capable of lysing Brachyury-expressing tumor cells in an HLA-dependent manner. A phase I clinical trial is ongoing at the NCI using a recombinant yeast Brachyury vaccine. We have previously demonstrated that agonist epitopes of tumor-associated antigens are more effective than native epitopes at activating antigen-specific T cell responses. The current study sought to identify an agonist of the Brachyury HLA-A2 epitope in order to increase T cell activation and tumor lysis.
A novel agonist epitope of Brachyury was generated by residue substitution of the native epitope. Characterization of this epitope as an agonist included; comparison of HLA-A2 binding affinity and stability, interferon-γ production by epitope-specific T cell lines, FACS analysis of activation markers, as well as Brachyury and HLA-A2 specific lysis of tumor cells. The presence of Brachyury-specific T cells in cancer patients that recognize the agonist peptide was determined by ELISPOT.
The agonist epitope was shown to bind HLA-A2 with higher avidity and stability than the native. PBMC from colon and ovarian cancer patients reacted to the agonist peptide in an ELISPOT assay. Tetramer staining revealed Brachyury agonist-specific T cells in the PBMC of a prostate cancer patient after in vitro stimulation with the agonist peptide. T cell lines generated from both the native and agonist epitopes produced higher levels of interferon-γ in response to stimulation with the agonist epitope, and they also expressed higher levels of intracellular Ki-67 and perforin. The agonist-specific T cell line lysed a variety of Brachyury-expressing tumor cells more efficiently.
An agonist epitope for Brachyury has been identified that, as compared to the native epitope, increased T cell activation and cytotoxic activity against tumor cells expressing native Brachyury. A T cell line generated with the agonist peptide displayed increased activation (Ki67, perforin) and cytotoxic activity upon subsequent stimulation with the peptide. This study supports the use of the Brachyury agonist epitope as a cancer vaccine strategy. | 2019-04-26T11:57:14Z | https://jitc.biomedcentral.com.preview-live.oscarjournals.springer.com/articles/10.1186/2051-1426-1-S1-P202 |
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Carlo is the responsabile of Produzione Privata and the sales manager.
He works with Michele De Lucchi since 20 years and he takes care of the business relationship with the customers.
Nora De Cicco, architect, artist and designer is responsible for the production.
Converses daily with craftsmen and suppliers to control from start to finish the processing steps and ensure the Produzione Privata quality standards.
Born in Venice in 1972, Alberto Nason graduated in industrial design at the European Institute of Design, after working at the graphic design studio "Option One" in London.
Since 1997, he contributes to the development and design of Produzione Privata products.
He worked with: Artemide, Domodinamica, Private Production, AV Mazzega, Arnolfo Di Cambio, Sforzin, First Laboratory, Riva 1920, Sadi, VNason & C, Parise glass.
"I am contantly searching for new ways to optimise your Produzione Privata experience. I focus mostly on the web and strategic business side of Produzione Privata. My aim is to involve, engage and inspire as many people as possible who are interested in our beautiful project"
Born in 1988, bachelor in international business administration and a master in strategic management from the Rotterdam School of Management. Has working experience around the world, worked in China, Italy, Germany and Netherlands. Ranging from business consulting to venture capital. Now steering Produzione Privata to new frontiers. | 2019-04-20T21:02:52Z | https://www.produzioneprivata.com/en/philosophy/people.aspx |
Episode 52 of The Gem on The Queen’s Crown is now live! This edition celebrates one year of the #LocalCinDaySports podcast! Join Lee for the best parts of the first year of the podcast.
By theleewmowen in Podcast on July 22, 2018 . | 2019-04-19T00:49:44Z | https://theleewmowen.com/2018/07/22/the-gem-on-the-queens-crown-episode-52/ |
A look into the bar area.
View into the wine cellar.
Elizabeth Wakeman and Michael Tusk.
David Lynch and wine storage.
Curious about what goes into opening a restaurant? Each month we'll be checking in on the build-out process of various bars and restaurants around the City, highlighting the unique coups and complications that arise when opening a business in San Francisco. This section is written by Erin Archuleta, a tablehopper intern and half of the talent behind local outfit Ichi Catering.
For those expecting a large open-floor plan dining room at Quince: you're in for quite the intimate, nook-and-cranny surprise. The new Quince, located at 470 Pacific Avenue at Montgomery in the former Myth space, is slated to open later this week. Cotogna, its casual next-door neighbor, will feature a similar (but not identical) aesthetic. Olle Lundberg and his associate Jennifer Brodi are the architects behind the layout (his firm is also known for The Slanted Door and Distillery 209).
For any of you who may have dined in the original tight space, the Tusk family and crew are putting the emphasis on elbowroom and elegance. The focus is on creating a similar flow throughout the smaller, connected spaces, which will make up the new Quince. Working along with interior designer Elizabeth Wakeman (Michael Tusk's mother-in-law) in the renovation of this 1902 Jackson Square building (it survived the quake and fire of '06), both felt it was important to incorporate the original brick and hardwood from the historic building into the new restaurant's design.
In an earlier 'hopper, Marcia revealed that the restaurant will be done in platinum and rich dark chocolate colors; this is still very much true, but the most difficult element of the design to describe or even show in these morning light images is the plethora of diffused natural light that makes its way into the space.
After living in virtually one room at their former location, this new space offers more opportunities for guest service (even though the main dining room is almost the same size as the previous restaurant). From an initial entrance with a coat closet, to the bar and lounge that open up into the dining areas with between 65-70 seats, a large wine cellar, and a private dining room, there is much for the crew to celebrate in terms of offering up more amenities.
The bar will be connected to the casual lounge, and both spaces will open up to the two dining areas which allow great seats to peer into the gorgeous 10,000-bottle wine cellar through the original arched windows. Talk about a vinophile's dream to peek into James Beard Award winner and much-admired sommelier David Lynch's wine wishes! The opening wine list is slated to have about 750 bottles available, with more to come (the former Quince location could house only about 500).
The wine cellar is reminiscent of a Roman aqueduct. This walnut-shelved space came about because the brick alcove already naturally felt like a cellar. The historic arches received double-paned glass and were temperature-ready. David mentioned that this space felt just right for the wines, offering up a slightly higher temperature than an average cellar in order to make the wines service-ready.
Much consideration was given to the 10-seat bar where walk-in guests can casually dine, facing a grand mirror reflecting art from chef (and art historian) Michael Tusk's personal collection. Michael noted on our walk-through that the windows from both the lounge area and dining room view the tree-lined street. He was thrilled that Olle was able to bring the outside in. Elizabeth worked his collection of photographs and oil paintings into the design. She noted that the interior design came about after spending time in the raw space. "If you stand in a space long enough, it suggests itself," she said smiling. The double-framed architectural elements lent interest to the colors and textures that Elizabeth and daughter Lindsay were discussing.
You won't be seeing double or think you've had too large a sip pre-amuse bouche if you get that sense of déjà vu in the space, though. There will be repurposed antique sconces along the wall, and the original chandelier will make its appearance in the new private dining room (which will house between 16-18 guests for chef's dinners, wine events, and private parties--an option not available in the former tight quarters). These connections to the prior Quince location were important to the family, a respectful nod.
The team at Quince opens the doors to the public this Thursday October 1st, and have already begun reserving spots for guests to celebrate. | 2019-04-22T10:38:19Z | http://www.tablehopper.com/hardhat/the-hardhat-quince/ |
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Zeus (pronounced /ˈz(j)uːs/; Ancient Greek: Ζεύς; Modern Greek: Δίας) is the King of the Gods, the ruler of Mount Olympus and the god of the sky and thunder in Greek mythology. His symbols are the thunderbolt, eagle, bull, and oak. In addition to his Indo-European inheritance, the classical “cloud-gatherer” also derives certain iconographic traits from the cultures of the Ancient Near East, such as the scepter. Zeus is frequently depicted by Greek artists in one of two poses: standing, striding forward, with a thunderbolt leveled in his raised right hand, or seated in majesty.
In Greek, the god’s name is Ζεύς Zeús /zdeús/ or /dzeús/ (Modern Greek /’zefs/) in the nominative case and Διός Diós in the genitive case. His Roman counterpart was Jupiter and his Etruscan counterpart Tinia. In Hindu mythology his counterpart was Indra with ever common weapon as thunderbolt, which he could hold like a staff.
Possibly derived from Latin mens meaning “intellect”, but more likely of Etruscan origin. Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, approximately equivalent to the Greek goddess Athena. It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since after the Renaissance (Behindthename.com). | 2019-04-24T02:12:44Z | https://babynamelover.wordpress.com/tag/athena/ |
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Please familiarize yourself with Katie and Allison Crutchfield, because they're about to make you very happy.
Katie Crutchfield, who plays dreamy, pretty pop in the solo project Waxahatchee, and her twin sister Allison, the frontwoman for the raucous band Swearin', are incredible artists individually. So it's pretty awesome that they've combined their special powers to record a cover of Grimes's already-amazing "Oblivion" for the teenage girls' site Rookie (disclosure: I write for Rookie occasionally). If you've heard even one of those three musical projects before, you're probably really excited about what you just read, and if not, get ready for a nice introduction to some really good stuff.
Make sure you're prepared to not listen to anything else today after you hit play on this track.
God bless Waxahatchee, Swearin', Grimes, Rookie, and the world in general for bestowing this brilliance upon us. | 2019-04-25T19:48:44Z | https://www.buzzfeed.com/verymuchso/get-ready-to-play-this-beautiful-cover-of-grimes-on-repeat |
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A 3ml sample of Toucan Bright Green fountain pen ink, labeled with the name of the ink brand and color, in a plastic ink sample vial with a dip at the bottom to allow you to easily get every drop. All 15 colors can be blended together in varying ratios and can be diluted with distilled water to create an almost infinite range of unique colored inks. Not recommended mixing with other types of ink.
It's a good shade, but it's not what I expected. It's a very yellow green, more like avocado or pea soup. But it does seem to perform well, and Toucan has a good reputation for inks. The sample is generous, so you will get a good feeling for this ink from it, and maybe it will be the green YOU expect? | 2019-04-21T18:53:08Z | https://andersonpens.com/toucan-bright-green-ink-sample-3ml-vial/ |
What are these "translations" and where do they come from?
"death"[MeSH Terms] OR "death"[All Fields]"
("myocardial infarction"[MeSH Terms] OR ("myocardial"[All Fields] AND "infarction"[All Fields]) OR "myocardial infarction"[All Fields] OR ("heart"[All Fields] AND "attacks"[All Fields]) OR "heart attacks"[All Fields]) AND ("aspirin"[MeSH Terms] OR "aspirin"[All Fields])"
Search Workbench presents exactly the same translation to you as if you had scrolled down to the "Search details" box in PubMed. You may find that this interpolation of your original terms is not exactly what you are looking for — experienced searchers can modify it by hand using the "Edit this search" option.
Can I export a modified search to use in PubMed?
If you choose the icon next to your search, you'll open it in a new PubMed window. Just copy the address from this window and use that URL to run the search again.
What are these Venn diagrams about?
If you want to construct a PubMed search of any complexity, you have to think about how you want to combine your terms using Boolean logic. Search Workbench helps to facilitate this process by showing you how the results for your search terms in PubMed compare to one another in total size as well as how they overlap.
These diagrams are not only displayed for individual searches (so long as you have more than one term), but they are also displayed for comparisons as well. Comparing searches directly is useful for seeing exactly how variants of a search do or do not overlap. Note: The display logic underlying the Venn diagram will almost always give a good sense of set proportions, but plotting intersections onto a two-dimensional plane can be somewhat inexact for any diagram involving more than two sets.
For more fun with Venn diagrams, check out PubVenn.
What do Proportion by Year diagrams represent?
As you might have guessed, the "Proportion by year" chart shows you how the results for a particular search compare with PubMed as a whole over time. Remember, these are not raw totals, but proportions; it is entirely possible for the proportions for a search to remain steady (or decrease) in the face of increasing citations as the total database increases dramatically each year.
Note: with some searches, you may see the graph tail off dramatically in the last year or two. This is likely an artifact of citations being included in PubMed before they are formally indexed; any search that relies upon MeSH headings will underperform in relative terms until the indexing catches up.
You can see these diagrams in a larger format by visiting PubMed by Year.
A hedge is a pre-built part of a search that helps you focus your retrieval on a particular topic. | 2019-04-19T20:42:50Z | https://searchworkbench.info/questionsandanswers.html |
What did you love best about The Hanged Man?
The interesting characters combined with a well written story.
Although the plot seems difficult to believe it is based on some truth.Our Government had a C.I.A. program to train individuals who had proven ESP powers.
What about Patrice Gambardella’s performance did you like?
She is a good performer who makes the Audio book a pleasant experience.
If you believe in psychics and love a mystery this is the book for you. Mira is a psychic that had a vision of her husband being murdered. And now it's happened again. A man has been murdered and of course the police are skeptics except for Wayne Sheppard. There have been Tarot cards left at the scene of the crime. This is the start of it all. The characters need time to develop so at times is seems the story gets a little slow but well worth the read/listen.
The narrator did an very good job with the characters and the story.
I enjoyed the idea of this story more than the actual tale. Im not sure why but I didn’t feel particular love for the characters. I’m not sure what it was,liked Mira enough but I guess I expected more of a cozy fun style mystery. Instead it was more of a dark psychological style that just felt like it dragged out a little. It wasn’t a horrible story and held my interest good enough I suppose however it’s not one that I would really listen to again. The narrator did do a wonderful job with all the characters and I would certainly listen to her again. I received a free review copy of this book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
A great read - 5* all the way. It's a big book at over 11 hours and it is packed with tension and suspense, it is a well crafted tale bringing together lots of "players" in the search for a killer.
Narration is excellent, clear and precise, easy to listen too.
This is the 1st book in the series but is standalone, though I will be reading the next one.
What did you like best about The Hanged Man? What did you like least?
Would you be willing to try another book from T.J. MacGregor? Why or why not?
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Patrice Gambardella?
Do you think The Hanged Man needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
I got this copy free, in return for my honest review.
Mira is a psychic who foresaw her husband’s murder 4 years before it happened. She has once again seen a murder in her mind and contacts the police to report it. She is ignored until Detective Wayne Sheppard is put on the murder case and he is open to working with a psychic. The plot is interesting with ex-prisoners with mind controlling capabilities to a very secret Government organization using these psychic powers as a weapon. I enjoyed the characters and plot. I did find that the narration was rushed between chapters and quite often had to rewind this audio book to realize that a new chapter had started.
Psychics and the government. Oh my.
Mira is a psychic and she has had a vision of the murder of a man. She does what she believes is the right thing and notifies the police. The police kind of ignore her because well, she's a psychic and they kind of think of those types of people as wing-nuts. Mira's problem is that her husband was murdered and the police couldn't figure out why she couldn't tell them who had done it or why if she was psychic she didn't warn him. The detective working on the murder of the man that Mira saw contacts her at her business One World to get information about some tarot cards found at the scene. And so it begins. This is just the start of the fleshing out of the back story about the victim, his wife, the husbands partner in the government experiment of prisoners, the kidnapper/murderer and his prison buddies and fellow guinea pigs. | 2019-04-23T16:40:34Z | https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Hanged-Man-Audiobook/B07BSSFYW1 |
Light Up LED Shoes battery can be rechargeable (free double ends USB cable attached).
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Selected articles covering objects and phenomena in the Universe, and the observational methods we use to study them.
Eclipses: What is an eclipse?
Observations: What is a virtual observatory (VO)?
Planets: Why is it so difficult to find other Earths?
Universe: How did everything start? | 2019-04-24T05:55:29Z | https://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/Astronomy_cosmology |
Urban Strategies was retained to undertake an Urban Structure Study for Niagara Region to explore how a new Regional Urban Structure could guide economic development, job creation, and growth management. Recognizing that urban areas are key drivers of growth and prosperity, the Urban Structure Study assessed which areas have the greatest potential to foster near-term growth and economic development, leverage regional assets and opportunities, contribute to Niagara’s competitiveness within the Greater Golden Horseshoe, and position Niagara globally. The Regional Urban Structure Strategy represents a new approach to planning that responds the the Region’s changing context and best captures and positions the potential of its regional assets. The result was the identification of a hierarchy and complete assessment of key centres and corridors across the region and their comparative potential to drive Niagara’s regional economy. | 2019-04-23T04:05:30Z | http://www.urbanstrategies.com/project/imagine-urban-niagara-regional-urban-structure-strategy/ |
Cross Country Skier Magazine is the world's premier nordic skiing publication. Regular features include profiles of the influential personalities in the sport, authoritative reports on competitions and events, expert advice on fitness and training tips, and new and unusual ski vacation destinations. Cross Country Skier an indispensable resource for skiers of all ages and abilities.
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Cairns Discovery tours presents the ultimate half day "City Sights" tour of Cairns and its spectacular tropical environs. We offer so much more than the usual City tours anywhere else. A truly rewarding afternoon Half Day tour will surpass your highest expectations guaranteed! Our qualified guides are passionate, experienced, and very entertaining. Our guided walk in the fabulous Flecker Botanic Garden is not to be missed, very highly recommended! This tour is also exceptional value for money according to many many visitor testimonials. Whether you are into Birdwatching, Nature, Tropical Plants, History, Industry or Culture, this City Tour has the lot. For those just wanting to relax and take in our superb scenery and be thoroughly entertained, you will not be disappointed. Our afternoon tea/coffee stop is also a first class experience at The Edge Cafe in up-market Edge Hill. Everything about this tour experience is designed to delight discerning travellers of all ages and interests. We look forward to meeting you and saying, Welcome Aboard! | 2019-04-22T07:04:17Z | http://australiaeguide.tourstogo.com.au/tour-operator/481-cairns-discovery-tours/ |
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"The atmosphere right now is not conducive for cricket to be played between the two countries. Pakistan government should talk to Indian government first."
NEW DELHI: BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur today said the atmosphere between India and Pakistan is not conducive for cricket right now and stressed on the importance of creating a good environment before resumption of the proposed bilateral series.
"The atmosphere right now is not conducive for cricket to be played between the two countries. Pakistan government should talk to Indian government first. That will be a great help for building the conducive atmosphere," said Thakur on the sidelines of a cricket match between Parliamentarians and Celebrities.
"And then you don't require so much effort for talks to happen between two cricketing boards," he added.
PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan was in India last week to discuss the proposed India-Pak bilateral cricket series in December but Shiv Sena workers stormed the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai last Monday, and the scheduled meeting between the heads of two cricket boards were called off.
Last Friday, PCB called on its Indian counterpart BCCI seeking a rescheduled meeting to discuss the series in the United Arab Emirates in December.
Meanwhile, wishing the Indian team all the best for the final match played between India and South Africa at Wankhede, Thakur said, "Look the series is well poised. It's going to be a thriller. One who wins this match will automatically win the series also. I also want to thank the Prime Minister who talked about the importance of this series on Mann ki baat. I wish the Indian team all the best."
Thakur who also scored an unbeaten century in the match played between Parliament and Celebrities thanked the organizers for giving him an opportunity to play.
All the earnings from the match will be given to Prime Minister Relief fund to support Nepal Earthquake victims and Heat Wave victims in India. | 2019-04-26T06:21:21Z | https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/atmosphere-not-conducive-for-indo-pak-cricket-bcci-secretary-anurag-thakur/articleshow/49526649.cms |
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The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is responsible for managing the state's participation in FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs, which provide grants for eligible hazard mitigation projects. The HMA includes the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grants and the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grants. This survey is intended for agencies that would like to begin discussions about projects they might want to pursue using a hazard mitigation grant.
The following page has some basic questions about your hazard mitigation project idea. Your responses will be reviewed by HI-EMA and you will be contacted by a member of our hazard mitigation team to have a more detailed discussion about your project and what grant opportunities may be available.
Hazard mitigation is any action taken to permanently reduce or eliminate long-term risk from the effects of natural hazards. Hazard mitigation (i.e., prevention or reduction of loss) differs from short-term preparedness, emergency response, recovery measures, and risk-spreading measures such as insurance.
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With the blade he wields.
How do I make this final stand?
Will the rook rein its might?
The queen’s march to turn the board white?
As I yell out checkmate. | 2019-04-23T12:20:03Z | http://newworcesterspy.net/chessboard/ |
On 30 Augustwe skirted Race Point Beach, the northernmost tip of Provincetown, andcontinued to follow the shoreline until we were in view of Highland Light, situated atop the bluffs in North Truro. Along the way, we encountered a humpback whale, slowly traveling to the east. Humpback whales, weighing up to 40 tons, are not particularly fast moving animals in the first place, and as Stellwagen Bank andthe surrounding waters constitute a feeding ground destination, travel at top speed is not often observed.
Along the beach we also got a brief look at one of our faster moving cetaceans, the long, sleek, fin whale. Although this whale was approximately a half mile away, we could distinguish it from the humpback by its streamlined body shape, lower profile, and speedy dive. Fin whales, despite weighing approximately 60 tons, can move in bursts of speed which exceed 20 miles an hour!
After getting a very close look at a humpback named Thimble, we noticed some activity in the distance. Common terns were swooping down to the water’s surface, which appeared to be “boiling” with activity. Soon, we began to see dorsal fins and small spouts. We had found dolphins!
Informally referred to as “Lags”, for their scientific name “Lagenorhynchus acutus“, Atlantic white-sided dolphins are seen occasionally on our trips to Stellwagen Bank, forming groups or pods sometimes exceeding 500 individuals. Today, a group of approximately 250 animals was observed lunging at the surface, presumably feeding on the same type of schooling fish that were attracting the terns to the area.
The morning of August 31st was bright and clear, but moderate winds from the northwest made the seas choppy. Though there is no statistical correlation to support this, veteran whale watchers will tell you that sometimes rougher seas seem to lead to active humpback surface behavior. Today, we spent most of the morning with a yet unidentified humpback whale who was breaching, rolling to its side, occasionally slapping its flipper and, sometimes rolling completely upside down!
Although humpback whales don’t generally form long-term associations, they still communicate and associate with other members of the population. Some scientific studies have suggested that active surface behaviors like breaching and flipper slapping are part of a repertoire of “social sounds” which may influence group formation and dissipation. Although we didn’t see this animal for the rest of the day, it is possible that such behaviors allowed this whale to locate and associate with other whales in the area.
By September 1st, the winds had died down slightly, but the humpbacks were still acting up. On our morning trip, we briefly stopped at a humpback near Race Point, only to be lured to the Northeast by a big splash on the horizon. As we arrived to the site of the splash, we were treated to the sight of an enormous humpback whale in a full spinning head breach. As this whale hurled itself out of the water, its body twirled in mid-air before it hit the water again, landing on its side. This whale also performed a chin breach, which involves coming halfway out of the water, head first, and smacking its chin down.
Next, we located Whisk, a humpback born in 1987, traveling slowly with her calf. Whisk gave birth to her first calf when she was 6 years old. This is her fifth calf to date. In recent weeks, Whisk and her calf were seen consistently with a group of 3 to 4 other humpbacks, so we were surprised to see them on their own this time!
Later in the afternoon, as the wind decreased further, we headed to the same area north of the Peaked Hill bars, only to find a different group of humpbacks, including Scylla and her calf. We also had an unusually close approach from a curious harbor seal. Normally, our closest looks at these creatures occur when they briefly stick their whiskered faces out of the water to gut a bluefish or quickly take a breath. This particular seal, however, seemed to be very curious about the boat, and spent several minutes swimming alongside of the Dolphin VIII!
As strong winds from the northeast increased throughout the day on September 2nd, heading eastward towards the areas where we had humpbacks during previous days became more and more challenging. Fortunately, our mainstay group of humpbacks, including Milkweed, Pele, Canopy and her calf were still hanging out in the same general area. Over the past few weeks, these animals had been seen more or less in association with one another, presumably feeding deep in the water column. East of Stellwagen Bank, the water is approximately 190 feet deep. Humpbacks can easily reach the ocean floor at this depth, andwill often forage for food by going after sand lance and other small schooling fish which bury themselves in the muddy bottom.
As these whales embarked on dives that lasted, on average, between 5 and 10 minutes, coming up to take a breath or to check on the calf, we assumed that the fish that they were after were far from the surface.
September 3rd was another windy day, but we tenaciously headed east of the Bank, once again finding ourselves north of the Peaked Hill bars near Truro. Our first stop was to check out some Minke whales. These are the second smallest baleen whale, and are sometimes called “little piked whales.” Their scientific name, balaenoptera acutorostrada describes their pointed rostrum, which is the first part of their body to exit the water when they come up to breathe. Often elusive and difficult to watch, we managed to get a good look at two or three Minke whales who were swimming in circles. Both fin whales and Minkes are known to swim in circles when they feed, presumably because this keeps them localized around a desirable patch of prey.
Next, we encountered a highly active humpback by the name of Spirit. Spirit enthralled passengers aboard the Dolphin VIII for almost a half an hour by tail breac hing and lobtailing, revealing the ghost-like pattern on the underside of the flukes.
On September 4th our morning trip aboard the Dolphin Fleet’s Portuguese Princess II began by watching three small humpback whales. Because they were not accompanied by a mother, we assumed that they were probably juveniles, likely to be 1-3 years old.
Because these were the first humpbacks we saw this trip, passengers not familiar with their size got a taste of how large these animals can get to be when we came across Ursa and her calf. Ursa is an old female and she is easily over 45 feet long!
While waiting for Ursa and her calf to resurface, we admired the remaining Wilson’s storm petrels – swallow sized birds which flutter low over the water in search of small crustaceans. Suddenly, we were shocked when Ursa’s calf breached right off our port bow. Soon after the huge splash, Ursa returned to the surface to see what her calf meant by such a dramatic display.
Next, we moved on to a group of five humpbacks. Whisk and her calf had reunited with Pele, Canopy and her calf. While the three adults we nt on long, deep drives, the calves tail breached and flipper slapped at the surface. When the adults came up from their dive, the calves had moved a fair distance from the group. However, as soon as they realized this, they abandoned their surface play and sped back towards their mothers, not wanting to stray quite yet!
Friday, September 5 marked the end of our week, and we were excited to find that our group of humpbacks from the previous day had been joined by a sixth humpback named Percussion. Percussion was named for the drumstick-shaped marks on the left fluke.
In line with their behavior from previous days, the calves hung out at the surface while the adults embarked on deep dives. Today, both calves expressed curiosity about the boat, even appearing right under our bow!
Over the past few weeks we have seen Canopy, Whisk, and their associated calves consistently accompanied by at least two other adults, with little exception. Although Labor Day has passed and there are fewer people in town, we still have almost two months of whale watching ahead of us, and we’re excited to see how the changing seasons will affect the creatures that we see in our watery backyard! | 2019-04-23T04:31:34Z | https://whalewatch.com/dolphin-fleet-naturalist-notebook-30-august-to-5-september/ |
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When Nawaz Sharif starts his new term as Pakistan’s prime minister on Wednesday, 14 years after he was ousted in a military coup, he will focus on turning on the lights in a nuclear-armed nation that has been increasingly starved of electricity.
Power outages of 12 to 20 hours a day have crippled industry and made life miserable for households, a problem that worsened under the previous government of the Pakistan Peoples Party. Electricity shortages cost Pakistan some $13.5 billion a year, equivalent to knocking 1.5 percentage points off the economic-growth rate, Lahore’s Beaconhouse National University said in a report this year.
After Mr. Sharif is sworn in, he will deliver a speech outlining his strategy for solving the electricity emergency through wide-ranging intervention, bond sales and privatizations, aides said. The financing of the electricity rescue plan would be laid out in the budget to be announced next week by incoming Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, they said.
The new administration plans to pay off what it says is $5 billion in debt that has paralyzed the industry, build new power plants and privatize the sector in a multibillion-dollar overhaul that could attract foreign investor interest, the aides said.
The challenges are great. The previous government poured billions into the sector without eliminating the debt or significantly increasing the supply of electricity. The industry is riddled with corruption and depends on expensive oil for power generation, instead of cheaper gas or coal.
The most pressing issue is the chain of so-called circular debt that runs through the sector: The government keeps the price of electricity to the consumer below the cost of production, but can’t afford to make up the shortfall. It means that oil importers are owed money by power plants, which are owed money by distribution companies, which in turn are owed money by consumers.
Although the incoming government has given the level of this debt at $5 billion, a government think tank, the Planning Commission, issued a report in March this year placing it at $9 billion at the end of 2012.
The new administration would borrow the money from banks and also take on the debts owed to the banks by various energy companies and government-owned entities, Mr. Ismail said. Then the government would plan to tap domestic and international bond markets.
A domestic bond issue picked up by local banks would be the most likely scenario, said Ashraf Bava, chief executive of Nael Capital, a brokerage in Karachi. Pakistan would need to improve its credit rating and balance of payments before approaching international capital markets, he said.
Pakistan, a country of 180 million people, is currently producing some 11,000 megawatts of power, though that dropped last month to less than 9,000 megawatts, compared with demand of at least 17,000 megawatts.
By comparison, installed generation capacity in Indonesia, a country of 240 million people, is 41,000 megawatts, according to a 2012 report from PricewaterhouseCoopers.
After paying off the debt, the new government plans to pursue a three-pronged strategy, the aides say. The government would aim to cut line losses and electricity theft, shift power plants from oil to coal, and eliminate subsidies to consumers. Pakistan currently charges consumers around 9 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity that costs 12 to 14 cents to produce.
Those who use minimal amounts of electricity would continue to get power cheaply, a cost that would be borne by the full fare paid by heavier users—including the middle classes, who form Mr. Sharif’s core constituency, as well as Pakistan’s elite. But if the plan works, Mr. Sharif’s aides said, the cost of power production and prices would come down again.
“There’s no reason why we should be subsidizing those who can afford to run air conditioners,” said Mr. Ismail.
Mr. Sharif’s plan envisages converting three or four of the biggest power plants, which currently burn oil, to coal. Experts estimate such a plan would cost about $2 billion but would pay for itself in savings in about a year.
New coal-burning power stations would also be commissioned, which the incoming government says would take around three years to come onstream. Government-owned generation plants and the grid companies would be put under new management and privatized.
“We will nibble at this problem from many angles as we go along,” said Sartaj Aziz, an adviser to Mr. Sharif on finance and a former finance minister.
Foreign companies rushed into Pakistan’s electricity sector in the 1990s, when new private generation plants were allowed, on lucrative terms. Oil prices were low at the time, so oil-burning plants were built.
However, frequent changes in governments and policies that followed, together with the circular debt issue, chased away most of the foreign interest. The last major American investor, AES Corp.,sold out in 2009.
GDF Suez of France and Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional Berhad are the remaining foreign firms active in Pakistan’s energy sector.
Naveed Ismail, an independent energy-sector expert who previously worked with the government, said that 48% of Pakistan’s thermal generation came from burning furnace oil, the highest such proportion among any major countries, while contribution from much cheaper coal, the main source of generation in India or China, was close to zero.
Helping Pakistan with its electricity crisis has been a major focus of American aid in recent years. Since October 2009, the U.S. has spent $225 million on energy projects in Pakistan, according to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, adding more than 900 megawatts to the country’s generation, with schemes for upgrading power plants and dams.
A wave of joy swept across Pakistan as it overcame a lackluster Malaysia in the final of the 16th Asian Games hockey. The win secured for Pakistan its first gold at the Games in 20 years and in the process an automatic berth at the 2012 Olympics in London.
The historic moment was witnessed by a large group of supporters that had thronged the various hockey centers across Pakistan to watch the final on the large screens that had been set up for the day. And the fans weren’t disappointed as their team put up a clinical performance to record a 2-0 win over Malaysia.
“It’s really a huge success for us and it’s extremely good news for the entire nation,” said Nawaz Ali as he waved national flag at a busy intersection of the capital Islamabad with scores of other Green Shirts supporters.
“It is good to see our team winning. We are happy because this is our national game,” said another man waving hockey sticks in joy. He said the victory would boost players’ morale and help them get more victories in future.
In Peshawar, people came out from their homes after the win and performed traditional dance moves to celebrate the moment.
“Hats off to Pakistan hockey players for their memorable win by giving joy and pleasure to 170million people,” a young hockey fan and resident of Qisakhwani, Abdur Rahim said. “The moment when our national anthem was played in China was historic and it would be remembered for a long time.
There were similar scenes in Lahore and Karachi where people even crowded the small TV screens at the international airports to catch a glimpse of the final.
There were also reports that many people at various workplaces extended their lunch to fit in the game that ended around 15:30 pst. The people in question, however, chose to remain anonymous.
Also brimming with delight was the Sports Minister of Pakistan Mir Ejaz Hussain Jakhrani who announced a cash award of Rs 5 million for the gold medal winning hockey team. He also paid glowing tributes to the squash team which also won gold in the team event beating their highly touted Malaysian opponents.
Not everyone in the Cairo lecture hall last February was buying the imam Feisal Abdul Rauf’s message. As he talked of reconciliation between America and Middle Eastern Muslims — his voice soft, almost New Agey — some questioners were so suspicious that he felt the need to declare that he was not an American agent.
Muslims need to understand and soothe Americans who fear them, the imam said; they should be conciliatory, not judgmental, toward the West and Israel.
But one young Egyptian asked: Wasn’t the United States financing the speaking tour that had brought the imam to Cairo because his message conveniently echoed United States interests?
That talk, recorded on video six months ago, was part of what now might be called Mr. Abdul Rauf’s prior life, before he became the center of an uproar over his proposal for a Muslim community center two blocks from the World Trade Center. He watched his father, an Egyptian Muslim scholar, pioneer interfaith dialogue in 1960s New York; led a mystical Sufi mosque in Lower Manhattan; and, after the Sept. 11 attacks, became a spokesman for the notion that being American and Muslim is no contradiction — and that a truly American brand of Islam could modernize and moderate the faith worldwide.
In recent weeks, Mr. Abdul Rauf has barely been heard from as a national political debate explodes over his dream project, including, somewhere in its planned 15 stories, a mosque. Opponents have called his project an act of insensitivity, even a monument to terrorism.
In his absence — he is now on another Middle East speaking tour sponsored by the State Department — a host of allegations have been floated: that he supports terrorism; that his father, who worked at the behest of the Egyptian government, was a militant; that his publicly expressed views mask stealth extremism. Some charges, the available record suggests, are unsupported. Some are simplifications of his ideas. In any case, calling him a jihadist appears even less credible than calling him a United States agent.
Mr. Abdul Rauf, 61, grew up in multiple worlds. He was raised in a conservative religious home but arrived in America as a teenager in the turbulent 1960s; his father came to New York and later Washington to run growing Islamic centers. His parents were taken hostage not once, but twice, by American Muslim splinter groups. He attended Columbia University, where, during the Six-Day War in 1967 between Israel and Arab states like Egypt, he talked daily with a Jewish classmate, each seeking to understand the other’s perspective.
He consistently denounces violence. Some of his views on the interplay between terrorism and American foreign policy — or his search for commonalities between Islamic law and this country’s Constitution — have proved jarring to some American ears, but still place him as pro-American within the Muslim world. He devotes himself to befriending Christians and Jews — so much, some Muslim Americans say, that he has lost touch with their own concerns.
“To stereotype him as an extremist is just nuts,” said the Very Rev. James P. Morton, of the Church of St. John the Divine, in Manhattan, who has known the family for decades.
Since 9/11, Mr. Abdul Rauf, like almost any Muslim leader with a public profile, has had to navigate the fraught path between those suspicious of Muslims and eager to brand them as violent or disloyal and a Muslim constituency that believes itself more than ever in need of forceful leaders.
Akbar Ahmed, chairman of Islamic studies at American University, said Mr. Abdul Rauf’s holistic Sufi practices could make more orthodox Muslims uncomfortable, and his focus on like-minded interfaith leaders made him underestimate the uproar over his plans.
“He hurtles in, to the dead-center eye of the storm simmering around Muslims in America, expecting it to be like at his mosque — we all love each other, we all think happy thoughts,” Mr. Ahmed said.
Andrew Sinanoglou, who was married by Mr. Abdul Rauf last fall, said he was surprised that the imam had become a contentious figure. His greatest knack, Mr. Sinanoglou said, was making disparate groups comfortable. At the wedding, he brought together Mr. Sinanoglou’s family, descended from Greek Christians thrown out of Asia Minor by Muslims, and his wife’s conservative Muslim father.
“He’s an excellent schmoozer,” Mr. Sinanoglou said of the imam.
Mr. Abdul Rauf was born in Kuwait. His father, Muhammad Abdul Rauf, graduated from Cairo’s Al-Azhar University, the foremost center of mainstream Sunni Muslim learning. He was one of many scholars Egypt sent abroad to staff universities and mosques, a government-approved effort unlikely to have tolerated a militant. He moved his family to England, studying at Cambridge and the University of London; then to Malaysia, where he eventually became the first rector of the International Islamic University of Malaysia.
As a boy, Feisal absorbed his father’s talks with religious scholars from around the world, learning to respect theological debate, said his wife, Daisy Khan. He is also steeped in Malaysian culture, whose ethnic diversity has influenced an Islam different than that of his parents’ homeland.
In 1965, he came to New York. His father ran the Islamic Center of New York; the family lived over its small mosque in a brownstone on West 72nd Street, which served mainly Arabs and African-American converts. Like his son, the older imam announced plans for a community center for a growing Muslim population — the mosque eventually built on East 96th Street. It was financed by Muslim countries and controlled by Muslim diplomats at the United Nations — at the time a fairly noncontroversial proposition. Like his son, he joined interfaith groups, invited by Mr. Morton of St. John the Divine.
Unlike his son, he was conservative in gender relations; he asked his wife, Buthayna, to not drive. But in 1977, he was heading the Islamic Center in Washington when he and Buthayna were taken hostage by a Muslim faction; it was his wife who challenged the gunmen on their lack of knowledge of Islam.
“My husband didn’t open his mouth, but I really gave it to them,” she told The New York Times then.
Meanwhile, the younger Mr. Abdul Rauf studied physics at Columbia. At first, he recalled in interviews last year, it was hard to adjust to American social mores. By 1967, he and a Yale student, Kurt Tolksdorf, had bonded at summer school over their shared taste in women and fast cars. But Mr. Tolksdorf said his friend never subscribed to the “free love” of the era.
When the 1967 war broke out in the Middle East, Mr. Tolksdorf said, Mr. Abdul Rauf reacted calmly when Israeli students tried to pick a fight. A classmate, Alan M. Silberstein, remembers debating each day’s news over lunch.
In his 20s, Mr. Abdul Rauf dabbled in teaching and real estate, married an American-born woman and had three children. Studying Islam and searching for his place in it, he was asked to lead a Sufi mosque, Masjid al-Farah. It was one of few with a female prayer leader, where women and men sat together at some rituals and some women do not cover their hair. And it was 12 blocks from the World Trade Center.
Divorced, he met his second wife, Ms. Khan, when she came to the mosque looking for a gentler Islam than the politicized version she rejected after Iran’s revolution. Theirs is an equal partnership, whether Mr. Abdul Rauf is shopping and cooking a hearty soup, she said, or running organizations that promote an American-influenced Islam.
In the 1990s, the couple became fixtures of the interfaith scene, even taking a cruise to Spain and Morocco with prominent rabbis and pastors.
Mr. Abdul Rauf also founded the Shariah Index Project — an effort to formally rate which governments best follow Islamic law. Critics see in it support for Taliban-style Shariah or imposing Islamic law in America.
Shariah, though, like Halakha, or Jewish law, has a spectrum of interpretations. The ratings, Ms. Kahn said, measure how well states uphold Shariah’s core principles like rights to life, dignity and education, not Taliban strong points. The imam has written that some Western states unwittingly apply Shariah better than self-styled Islamic states that kill wantonly, stone women and deny education — to him, violations of Shariah.
After 9/11, Mr. Abdul Rauf was all over the airwaves denouncing terrorism, urging Muslims to confront its presence among them, and saying that killing civilians violated Islam. He wrote a book, “What’s Right With Islam Is What’s Right With America,” asserting the congruence of American democracy and Islam.
That ample public record — interviews, writings, sermons — is now being examined by opponents of the downtown center.
The world Zionist movement should not be neglectful of the dangers of Pakistan to it. And Pakistan now should be its first target, for this ideological State is a threat to our existence. And Pakistan, the whole of it, hates the Jews and loves the Arabs. This lover of the Arabs is more dangerous to us than the Arabs themselves. For that matter, it is most essential for the world Zionism that it should now take immediate steps against Pakistan.” Ben-Gurion, the Prime Minister of Israel.
This speech was first published in Jewish Chronicles on 9th August 1967. This statement risen many controversies bloggers like me have quoted it many times; various explanations were also given to disprove this statement, but still we read it on every article related to Pakistan and Israel.
Pakistan and Israel do share some history and ideology. These are only two countries in the world created in the name of Religion; Pakistan for Islam, Israel for Judaism and both countries have taken independence from same British Empire after World War II.
Then why my passport still says, “This Passport is valid for all the countries of the World, except Israel”?
Pakistan claimed its independence from foreign invaders after two centuries of struggle. In 1757 after Battle of Plessey, East India Company started ruling Indian Sub-continent. The first armed resistance was Battle of Independence in 1857 after which the power was transferred to British government. In 1885 the political movement of independence started as Indian National Congress. Some of the Muslim leaders soon separated and launched new movement in 1906 as All India Muslim League for separate Muslim state which led to the creation of independent Islamic state Pakistan on 14th August 1947, which then became Islamic Republic of Pakistan in 1973.
For Israel the timings was same and the rulers were also same as of Indian sub-continents, but events and circumstances were totally different. Israel declared its independence on 14th May 1948 from British Mandate of Palestine. But Israel independence movement was not against British Occupation; rather it was a movement of creating a Jewish State by silently invading the markets, trades and areas to make Jewish settlements. Hovevei Zion or Hibbat Zion refers to organizations that are considered the foundations of the modern Zionist movement. These movements led to creation of Rishon LeZion in 1882 which is the first Jewish settlement in Palestine; which was at that time under Ottoman Empire. First Zionist Congress held in 1897 started the unified Zionist Movement which was converted to World Zionist Organization in 1960. This movement was successful in legalizing its demand of separate Jewish state in Palestine after Balfour Declaration 1917, in which British Mandate of Palestine’s (1917 – 1948) foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour wrote letter to the leader of British Jewish Community Baron Rothschild, pledging British Empire support of creation of Jewish State in Palestinian Land.
So what kind of relationship does Pakistan and Israel has over period of 60 years?
While writing this blog I also tried to ask couple Pakistanis; their view points about Pakistan-Israel Relationship. Yousaf is Pakistani Engineer living and working in Saudi Arabia. Being in the region, Pakistanis here are emotionally and regionally attached to Middle East crisis. I asked him what kind of relationship both countries have. “Relationship between Pakistan and Israel are tied to the fact that how Israel government treats the Palestinians. In general, as Jerusalem is considered as one of the holiest places in Islam; this fact serves as a thorn in the eyes of Pakistanis.” Yousaf said.
Pakistan is among those 20 UN member nations which do not recognize Israel as an independent state. These 20 countries also include Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Chad, Cuba, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. Unofficial media reports say that first Prime Minister of Israel David Ben-Gurion send secret message to Muhammad Ali Jinnah to formally accept its existence, but no response was given back to him. At the time of independence of Pakistan, it was reported that some 2,000 Jews remained in Pakistan, mostly Bene Yisrale Jews. Many left to Israel after its declaration of independence. Jews from Karachi, Pakistan, now live in Ramla, Israel, and they also built a synagogue they named Magen Shalome after the Pakistani Synagogue which was demolished in 1980.
60s, 70s and beginning of 80s were the decades when for the first time both countries came face to face when Arab-Israel war started. In “Six-day Arab Israeli War” of 1967; Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) were flying under a joint command. PAF pilot Flt. Lt. Saiful Azam became the only pilot from the Arab side to have shot down 3 IDF/AF aircraft within 72 hours.
In 1973 Arab-Israeli Yom Kippur War, 16 PAF pilots volunteered to support Syria and Egypt. On 23 October 1973 Flt. Lt. M. Hatif shot down the Israeli Phantom. On 26 April 1974, PAF pilot Flt. Lt. A. Sattar Alvi became the first Pakistani pilot, during the Yom Kippur War; to shoot down an Israeli Mirage in air combat. He was honoured by the Syrian government. Nur Khan, who was the Wing Commander received praised from Israeli President Ezer Weizman who wrote in his autobiography that: “He was a formidable fellow and I was glad that he was Pakistani and not Egyptian”. Pakistan also sent medical ambulances to Egypt and Syria.
After the Israeli attack on Iraq’s under-construction French-built nuclear Osirak-type reactor, Tammuz-I, south of Baghdad on 7 June 1981, Pakistan’s then President President Zia-ul-Haq directed PAF Air Headquarters (AHQ) to make contingency plans for a possible Israeli attack on Kahuta. Kahuta is noted for its nuclear research studies and nuclear development technologies in Kahuta Research Laboratories. On 10 July 1982, a special contingency plan was issued. In the event of an Israeli attack on Pakistan’s strategic installations, plans were drawn up for a retaliatory Pakistani strike on Negev Nuclear Research Centre. The Negev Nuclear Research Centre is an Israeli nuclear installation located in the Negev desert, about thirteen kilometres to the south-east of the city of Dimona.
In of his speeches in National Assembly of Pakistan, before Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was hanged in 1979, he said, “Mr. Speaker Sir! This is not Desi (local) conspiracy, it’s an international conspiracy. Let me make it quite clear for the history, whatever the future and fate of this individual will be; that doesn’t matter, but let me tell you again this is not a desi (local) conspiracy, this is not PNA conspiracy, this is massive, huge and colossal international conspiracy against the Islamic State of Pakistan.” (PNA was Pakistan National Alliance against the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party). Nowadays people like to refer this international controversy as Zionist or Israeli Conspiracy.
A controversial book was published in 2003, named Charlie’s Wilson war which conspire about use of Israeli weapons supplied to General Zia ul Haq to fight Soviets in Afghanistan (1979 – 1989). Famous Hollywood movie Charlie’s Wilson War was also released in 2007. After that the back door politics started between Pakistan and Israel.
The President of Pakistan General Zia ul Haq was assassinated in plane crash on 17 August 1988. Among the conspiracy theories; Mossad (Israeli Intelligence Agency) involvement is also believed to exist. In the fall 2005 World Policy Journal, John Gunther Dean, a former US ambassador to India, blamed the Mossad for orchestrating Zia’s assassination in retaliation for Pakistan developing a nuclear weapon to counteract India and Israel.
It is believed that, at the time of Benazir Bhutto’s Government both countries had very strong relationship especially in countering terrorism. In 1993 Benazir Bhutto, along with her then-Director-General of Military Operations, Pervez Musharraf, intensified the ISI’s liaison with Mossad in 1993, and she too began to cultivate the American Jewish lobby. Bhutto is said to have had a secret meeting in New York with a senior Israeli diplomat, who flew to the U.S. during her visit to Washington, D.C. in 1995.
In 1996, Pakistan’s Intelligence Agency, FIA, started a secret war against Extremist in Pakistan under Rehman Malik. According to sources, FIA also contacted Israeli intelligence agency Mossad to help and send its officers to investigate the extremism. Even after these strong ties, controversies never left the scenario. Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on 27 December 2007 in one political rally. This was considered to be typical Mossad Assassination style. It is believed that she was the one knowing the reality of 9/11 being inside job and death of Osama Bin Laden, which she also publicly stated in David Frost TV program. That program was edited before telecasting. But Jewish Journals and Media still believed in the opposite way. According to Jewish media, Miss Bhutto asked for Mossad help to protect her on her return to Pakistan as she was afraid she will be killed.
In 1998 Pakistan and Israel were again on the verge of war. On 27 May 1998, day before Pakistan conducted its nuclear test in Chaghi, Southern Province of Baluchistan, Pakistan; unidentified F-16 was found hovering around skies on border areas of Pakistan. Pakistan Air Force; taking is as repetition of Israeli Conspiracy similar to 1981, Air Bourne its fighters to foil any attack. But Pakistan and Israeli UN delegation met in UN soon after Pakistan Nuclear tests in 1998 to give assurance that Pakistan will not transfer its technologies to Iran, the arch enemy of Israel.
Musharraf’s nine years of rule was also golden times for both countries. In 2003, General Pervaiz Musharraf said on television interview, “Mainly Muslim Pakistan must seriously take up the issue of recognizing Israel and avoid dealing with it on emotional grounds”. This statement gave birth to local opposition, esp. among Religious Parties in Pakistan. “Jerusalem is not just an Arab issue, it is linked to the faith of every Muslim” said Qazi Hussain Ahmed, chief of Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan, the largest and oldest religious political party. “Presenting Palestine as a sole Arab issue is a heinous conspiracy of the imperialists and colonists aimed at disintegrating the Muslims and shattering the concept of Muslim unity. It is for the same reason the colonist forces are trying to portray every Muslim issue as regional or bilateral” said Qazi.
In 2005 Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri and his Israeli counterpart Silvan Shalom met in Istanbul after Israel withdrew its forces from Gaza, Palestine hoping to start peace talks. However, following the meeting Musharraf said, “Pakistan will not recognize the state of Israel until an independent Palestinian state is established”.
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What is our guarantee that the collected receivables will go to our account?
The terms & conditions contained in the agreement are the guarantee. We always transfer the means to the Client to the indicated account. We attach the bank statement or a confirmation of the debtor, which the recovered amount results from. If very often happens that the debtor pays the means to the account of the creditor. In such situations, we expect information from our business partner. The agreement that we conclude with the clients requires trust and credibility from both sides.
I have an invoice issued four years ago for debt collection - is there any chance for recovery of this debt? The debtor does not run the company anymore. Bailiff enforcement was conducted against the debtor several times but it was ineffective so I did not refer the case to court.
Your claim is already prescribed. Certainly, you may file a petition for payment. The court will issue the order for payment but the debtor may raise an objection, in which they will indicate the fact of the prescription, and the suit will be dismissed. There is some probability that if the debtor had ineffective enforcement several times, they will not raise the objection; in such case, you will receive a legally valid order and the claim will be legitimate again. The new prescription period will be ten years.
What are effective ways to collect debt?
This question cannot be answered in an unambiguous way. Every situation is different and should be treated individually. Debt collection company dealing with debt collection professionally have proper knowledge and experienced personnel, so certainly ordering of the debt collection will be more effective than taking of actions aimed at debt recovery by yourself.
Are your actions based solely on sending of the calls for payment?
As an experienced debt collection company we know that such debt collection actions are not effective. Our philosophy is direct contact with the debtor, so our actions are conducted in the direct neighbourhood of the debtor.
Does PRAGMA charge any initial fees?
No. The principle of operation of PRAGMA is charging of the success fee, i.e. a percentage on the value of payments of the debtor, determined in the agreement.
My debtor is a large company that knows that I will not decide to refer the case to court as it is my key customer. I am not able to pay high court entry fee and remuneration of the lawyer. Can you help me in such situation?
Yes. We offer crediting of the court entry fee for our clients. You can also use legal representation and legal assistance. Our clients do not incur any additional costs connected with legal service. In such case, it is better to order recovery of the receivable to a professional company than to collect it by yourself since it may spoil your personal relations with the employees of the company of the debtor.
I already have a court verdict against my debtor. I wonder whether it will be profitable for me to cooperate with you if I can refer the case to the bailiff.
If you refer the case to the bailiff, you have no influence on the conducted enforcement actions. Ordering the case to PRAGMA, you have a guarantee of active participation in the bailiff proceedings. We indicate hidden property of the debtors to the bailiffs very often. This is why our clients have the guarantee of participation of specialists in bailiff actions.
What is the guarantee of the safety of my receivables if I entrust them to PRAGMA?
PRAGMA has the status of a public company, which guarantees its credibility and transparency. Its high share capital – PLN 3.680 million and equity – PLN 57 million ensures safety of settlements. It guarantees safety of the entrusted receivables.
Does PRAGMA purchase receivables or only accepts debt collection orders?
PRAGMA deals not only with performance of debt collection actions but also with purchase of receivables. As a company with high working capital, we offer also factoring and financing services to the clients.
What does the purchase of receivables consist in?
Sale of receivables is the best way for recovery of frozen capital. Thanks to it, the creditor recovers their means within several days, which immediately improves liquidity.
Is it better to entrust recovery of receivables to a legal office or to a debt collection company?
There are a lot of legal offices and companies dealing with debt collection on the market. However, lack of the field debt collection team is a disadvantage of the legal offices. On the other hand, small debt collection companies do not have their own lawyers who take actions before court. They often demand payment of an advance for the conducted proceedings as well. PRAGMA has a team for pursuing of claims, consisting of 49 members.
I would like to sell non-payable invoices but only when I have cash needs while I was told by the debt collection company that I had to transfer all invoices issued to my business partner to them. Do you also have such requirements?
PRAGMA does not require provision of all invoices in relation to a given business partner. Our Client may determine the invoices provided to us for factoring. We always try to conduct our actions in a flexible way adjusted to the needs and requirements of the served business partners.
What to do in a situation when I urgently need financial means and my best business partner defers payments?
You should not expose yourself to additional costs and block the financial liquidity of the company. If it is possible, the receivables should be sold. Such situation will provide the expected financial means in short time. PRAGMA applies also acceptance of the debt collection order with advance option. It means that within several days from the date of signing of the agreement the creditor obtains the means as an advance for future recovered payments of the debtor.
Is it possible to indicate the ways of debt collection proceedings? I would like to sell the receivable from my good customer but I would not like the buyer of the receivable to collect the debt from them too strongly. I care about good relationships with the customer. Is it possible?
There is such possibility. If the debtor cooperates and does not avoid discussions about the repayment, they are treated as any other business partner.
My supplier has threatened me that they will stop delivering the goods with deferred payment term to me since I am already in arrears with payment of a significant amount. Can you help me?
Yes. We conduct the debt restructuring process. This process consists in takeover of the liabilities of the debtor from their creditor and spreading of the payment into instalments allowing for further functioning of your enterprise.
The bank has refused to grant me a credit since my turnover has dropped recently and I report a loss. Will I obtain any form of financing from PRAGMA?
If you present a security for the paid amount, granting of the loan is possible. Real estates, movables or receivables may be the security.
I would like to order factoring solely for 1 business partner. The bank and the factoring companies do not want to accept my order since there must be at least 3 business partners. Can you offer something?
In our offer of simplified factoring, we do not impose such requirements on our clients as banks or factoring companies. PRAGMA accepts factoring orders even in relation to one business partner.
Loss may constitute the basis for a refusal to grant factoring but does not have to. If the general condition of your customer does not create the threats of the lack of payment, in such case PRAGMA may finance the transaction.
Does PRAGMA issue VAT invoices?
For the performed services, PRAGMA issues VAT invoices. Our clients may include remuneration of the company in tax-deductible costs.
How to order debt collection to PRAGMA?
Contact forms are made available on the website of the company. After their completion, you will be contacted by a representative of our company.
You can also send a request for quotation to the e-mail address of the company: inkaso@pragma.pl or contact us via the telephone to the number: +48 32 45 00 100 or to the infoline number: 801 020 120.
After presentation of basic information relating to the receivable, the employee will prepare a detailed individual offer for the interested Client.
What are the forms of contact with PRAGMA?
On-line leasing in 15 min.
Leasing is a word coming from English ‘lease’. Leasing as a type of agreement occurred in the 50s in the USA.
Leasing is a form of financing, where under the agreement one party, i.e. the lessor (financing party) provides the other party, i.e. the lessee (using party) with investment goods. In exchange of determined payments (leasing instalments), the lessee obtains the rights to use of the leasing object and to get benefits on this account (income). The financing party (lessor) remains the owner of the leasing object.
The economic reality has formed a lot of types of leasing agreements that do not fall into one legal and tax qualification. This transaction is to great extent based on the legal principle of freedom of agreements.
Under the leasing agreement the financing party undertakes – within the scope of activity of its enterprise – to purchase an object from a specified seller on the terms & conditions determined in this agreement and to provide this object to the using party for use or for use and for getting of benefits for definite time while the using party undertakes to pay monetary compensation to the financing party, in agreed instalments, equal at least to the price or remuneration on account of the purchase of the object by the financing party.
For tax purposes, leasing agreement is described in a wider manner than the definition presented above. In compliance with tax law, leasing agreement is any other agreement, under which the financing party provides fixed assets or intangible assets, including land, being subject to amortisation, to the using party for its use.
It is the most popular and the most frequent type of leasing. It is characterised by simplicity of posting and tax benefits. The initial rent, i.e. the initial payment, as well as the entire leasing instalments are the tax-deductible cost for the lessee. After expiry of the agreement which lasts usually 24 – 60 months, the using party has the possibility to repurchase the object, usually for its symbolic value, e.g.: 1%.
In tax terms, it resembles more a credit. The amortisation write-offs and the interest part of the leasing instalments are the tax cost for the using party. Financial leasing is treated as delivery of goods (contrary to the operating one that is a service) and thus the lessee pays VAT according to the rate that the leasing object is covered by. This is why financial leasing is often used by entrepreneurs wishing to finance objects covered by lower VAT rate, e.g.: medical devices with 8% VAT rate.
What is the tax-deductible cost in case of leasing?
In operating leasing, both the initial payment and the entire monthly instalments are the cost. On the other hand, the using party does not amortise the fixed asset being the leasing object. Also the repurchase value is included in tax-deductible costs if it does not exceed the amount of PLN 3.5 thousand.
What objects can I take into leasing in LeaseLink?
Our company specialises in financing of all types of devices, from IT equipment through gastronomic, construction, medical and other devices up to bicycles, by leasing.
It is possible to buy additionally software or accessories to every fixed asset, which will also be included in the leasing agreement.
From what amount is leasing in LeaseLink possible?
Regardless of the purchase object, the minimum agreement value is PLN 1 thousand net while the maximum value – PLN 30 thousand net.
What leasing terms are possible?
TV sets, projectors, studio technique – 24-48 months.
How can I ‘take’ leasing?
LeaseLink partners – both e-commerce and stationary outlets as well as call centre.
You can choose leasing in the payment methods of Internet shops being our partners – then, from the shopping basket you get automatically transferred to our ON-LINE application, in which you will arrange all formalities without the need to deliver any documents within 15 minutes.
In the companies of our Partners or through the Call Centre, when you ask for payment in the form of leasing for the realised purchases, you will receive a link, through which you will be transferred to our ON-LINE application, in which you will arrange all formalities without the need to deliver any documents within 15 minutes.
If you purchase in a stationary outlet, you will arrange everything on the spot, in the outlet, and you will collect your purchases.
What if the supplier is not the Leasing Partner?
Use the extremely innovative option (the only one of this type on the European market), provided by us: TAKE LEASING NOW. On our website: www.leaselink.pl you will enter the device selected by you (paste a link to the shop) together with its price as well as your Tax Identification Number (NIP), e-mail address and telephone number and you will receive a special link, through which you will be transferred to our ON-LINE application, in which you will arrange all formalities without the need to deliver any documents within 15 minutes, regardless of the day and time.
How is the leasing offer calculated?
The offers presented by us are calculated automatically. The intelligent algorithm system adjusts the value of the object and its amortisation to optimum leasing term. The presented offer is always calculated on the basis of a variant that is the most favourable in financial terms for the Client.
The initial fee adopted for our calculation amounts to 10% and it may be changed in our application, on a further stage of request processing, or through reporting of such need to the Account Manager.
Every need of the Client relating to the initial fee or longer/shorter term of the leasing agreement is accepted and confirmed in the agreement.
Do I incur any additional fees?
We do not charge any additional fees for examination of the request and for monthly payment of instalments (we do not force quarterly instalments). The calculations presented by us inform the Client on all expenditures connected with leasing in a reliable way. We also do not apply any hidden costs connected with such promotions as account opening, etc.
What about insurance - do I incur any additional insurance costs?
The leasing agreement obliges the Client to insure the equipment in case of a theft or destruction, so that the risks of the situations determined above do not relieve the Client from payment of the leasing fees. However, LeaseLink does not insure and does not force its insurance – the Clients have total discretion in this field.
What information is needed to arrange the formalities?
What documents are required for the leasing procedure?
No documents are required. Leasing application or other registration and financial documents of the company are not required.
The entire procedure, including receipt of the agreement by the Client and payment of the initial fees, lasts 15 minutes.
Filling in of the required fields and making of the verification payment takes as little as 4 minutes.
After 10-minute waiting, the Client receives the decision and if it is positive – also the agreement documents for acceptance.
Acceptance of the agreement and making of the payment of the initial fees takes 1 minute.
What is the verification fee?
The verification fee of PLN 1.00 is made via fast transfer (pay-by-link) in order to confirm the identity of the Client.
Through the verification fee, our application excludes the situation, in which third parties personate a representative of the company.
This fee is also confirmation of expression of consents to verification of the Client in available credit information bases, on the basis of which the decision on financing granting is made.
The verification fee is non-returnable.
How do I sign the leasing agreement?
The confirmation of the will to conclude the leasing agreement and its acceptance by the Client is making of the initial payments directly from our ON-LINE application via fast transfer (pay-bay-link).
In case of collection of the goods from a stationary outlet, the agreement is signed in paper form also in this outlet, directly before handover of goods.
In case when the goods are delivered remotely, the agreement is signed on the next day through setting of a signature on the paper version of the agreement in the presence of a courier.
When will I get the purchased goods if I pay by leasing?
Regardless of the manner of the purchase of the goods, the Client will receive them as quickly as in case of cash purchases.
In a stationary outlet, we realise the entire procedure on the spot, in 15 minutes.
In Internet shops and through our website: www.leaselink.pl / TAKE LEASING NOW, the agreement is signed and the goods are delivered within 48 hours (provided that the goods are available from the supplier).
When and how do I get invoices and pay instalments?
We issue invoices for all leasing fees in electronic form and deliver them via e-mail.
Initial fees are invoiced within 10 days from the inflow of the means.
Monthly leasing fees are issued and sent to the Clients on the 2nd day of every month, with 7 day payment term.
How will the repurchase be performed?
After payment of the last leasing fee, the Client will receive an invoice, the payment of which confirms acquisition of the leased device.
Can I shorten the agreement and make the repurchase earlier?
TV sets, projectors, studio technique – 24 months. | 2019-04-24T22:36:57Z | https://www.pragma.pl/en/financial-advisory/ |
Growing plants might be one thing, but ensuring that they grow healthily and properly is also another. That's where these grow tents come in handy. This help cultivates the growth of plants, improving their standard of living and producing higher yields. However, it's quite difficult to choose one. Luckily, you've found this article, because here, we're going to show you the best grow tents that'll surely increase your plants' yields.
The TopoLite Indoor Grow Tent Room features a reflective capability that can reflect around 96% sunlight. It also features a waterproof diamond mylar which helps in improving its reflective capabilities. It’s made of a durable lightproof oxford cloth that has a 16mm diameter, enough to support the whole grow tent’s body construction. It has an easy-to-install process, making it ideal for beginners or first-time grow tent owners.
It features a harmonious interconnection of its materials, functions, and processes. It is specifically designed to help the growth of plants.
The materials are of high quality. It feels premium when you’re touching them, especially the zippers. It easily zips into place.
Though there are parts which are no doubt durable and premium quality, there are also some parts that can easily get cut or scratched.
The Amagabeli Hydroponic Grow Tent has lightproof capabilities thanks to its 600D double stitched room kit. If you’ve got lettuce, herbal cannabis, tomato, pepper, or herbs, this grow tent is what you need. It is specifically designed for the growth of the aforementioned plants and herbs. It features vent holes, is ergonomically designed, and is easy to assemble. Even first time grow tent owners won’t have a hard time in dealing with it.
It’s a grow tent that is very easy to set up. You don’t need to spend hours or even minutes in learning how to assemble and set it all up.
It has great reflective capabilities which work to your plant’s growth advantage.
The canvass material is very thick and rugged at the same time. It’s tear resistant.
Sunlight can slightly enter or peep through the zippers.
The overall body and frame construction of the grow tent is not that sturdy.
Valuebox Indoor Mylar Hydroponics Grow Tent is another one that we recommend. It’s lightproof, is assured to be durable thanks to its metal bar and connectors, and features its own viewing window. These features are very helpful in cultivating the proper growth of the plants. It also has a removable Mylar till spray which is waterproof. Aside from those, the overall design is very simple yet highly functional as it looks like a closet. What’s great about this is that you are entitled to a one year warranty.
The price of this grow tent is great, knowing that its low despite its materials and size.
The quality of this product is excellent. You can see and feel that it’s made from premium quality materials.
It’s also sturdy and feels very solid. You get the feeling that your plants are in safe hands.
The zippers are a little bit weird because of the way they look.
The grow tent’s design is not that attractive or visually pleasing because it’s too simple and has no highlights, except for its plain black color.
Then there’s the AV Prime Inc. Reflective Mylar Indoor Hydroponic Grow Tent. This one features a 210D Oxfor Fabric for its exterior material. It is a lightproof material that is assured to not let light enter its premises. It’s also 100% waterproof, ensuring that your plants’ growth and development is well taken care of. Its rod capacity is 88 pounds and its overall capacity is 176 pounds, which is more than enough to take care of your many plant species. The door has a large zipper to help in easy storage.
This grow tent works just fine. It proves that its lightproof and waterproof capabilities are true and will remain functional even when used for a long time.
This is a solid grow tent that gives you the feeling that it will last for years to come. It’s a sturdy one.
It’s a little bit small, and it might not be enough to accommodate all of your plants.
Its got a weird shape, which might not be a good thing especially if you’re going to place it in a small space.
The TopoLite Multiple Size Grow Tent is one of the best product if not the best one in this list. Why? It’s because it boasts itself to have a long lifespan, and that has been proven by us. It’s a great indoor or greenhouse plant home that can help facilitate the proper growth of different species of plants. It has a durable 600D lightproof oxford cloth which has a diameter of 16mm. Its metal rods painted with white coating. The heavy duty zippers and double stitching features give you an assurance that you won’t have leaking problems.
This one is a tough grow tent because of its durability and sturdiness.
The quality of this grow tent is great. You’ll get the feeling that the materials that this one’s made of are all of high quality.
You won’t have any problem when using this for the first time because it’s fairly easy to install.
The only downside is that its size is a bit too short.
How Nice Is It To Have A Grow Tent?
One of the best things about these grow tents is that they only take little space. They don’t need a huge area or space to grow properly. This is perfect for people who don't have the luxury of having a huge place or garden to cultivate their plants.
Another cool thing about these grow tents is that they help speed up the whole cultivation process. This is what makes them stand out among other gardening methods. The growth process speeds up, some say two-folds or to even three-folds speed. If you want to see fast results, then better get your own grow tent.
With the help of a grow tent, you can grow your plants your way. And when we say your way, we mean that you have full control over its development. You can control the variables which affect its growth, as well as the factors that contribute to the changes in its form over time.
Your plants will undeniably become healthier in the process, because of the sufficient supply of nutrients and minerals they are getting from the highly-secured and effectively-controlled environment.
The first thing you should always consider when choosing a grow tent is its size. It's in knowing the size that you can know if you can make the most out of it. Make sure that it can fit the place that you intend to put it on. It should also be capable of supporting the number of plants that you wish to put inside of it.
Then there's the material which you need to make sure is of high quality. By knowing more about the material of the grow tent, you can assess if the product is durable or if it will last for a long time. The least thing you want to experience is to see your grow tent get easily damaged.
The price is another determining factor when it comes to choosing a grow tent. It'd be wise of you if you were to choose a grow tent that is in the midrange of prices. It shouldn't be expensive or neither too cheap. If it's too cheap, chances are is that it wouldn't last long. Expensive grow tents also doesn't mean that they're of high quality. So you want to take note of that.
The brand or the maker of the grow tent is where you can know if it will last a long time. It's another factor in knowing the product's durability. If the maker of the grow tent has been in the business for a long time and that they are reputable, then that's a good sign that you're picking the right to grow tent.
The best product out of the five reviewed grow tents is the TopoLite Multiple Size Grow Tent. It’s sturdy, made of high quality materials, and fairly easy to install. And thanks to these good thing, there’s no doubt that your plants are going to grow in a speedy way with high quality yields. This is surely the best choice you can make. | 2019-04-21T04:23:49Z | https://cocacrop.com/best-grow-tents/ |
Where do you store your valuables? Just look at this watch box from the wholesaler and then you understand that question. A practical watch box with 6 compartments that are specially made for the most used wrist jewelery. Don't let your precious timepieces lie in a drawer or in another place where they are not well protected. This watch box is specially designed to contain 6 items. The black cushions form an elegant accent and also protect your jewelry.
The watch box from our wholesale is chic in leather and has a beautiful display. In this way this watchbox not only offers adequate protection, but it is also just a nice decoration to put down somewhere. So you have a handy organizer that, for example, also looks good on your bedside table. Don't wait any longer and protect your timepieces against dust, moisture and dirt. In the watch box they will stay beautiful for much longer, last longer and you will enjoy it much more. Is it not strange that we sometimes use a storage box for all kinds of less valuable things and do not protect valuable things? That is certainly not efficient and certainly not wise. Make a good decision and order this watch box today.
The watch box from our wholesaler looks nice and is especially practical. You can choose from a watch box with 6 or 10 compartments, so that you always have enough space for your personal jewelry. Of course you can also add other jewels, such as a bracelet or necklace. | 2019-04-19T02:52:48Z | https://www.24tradestore.com/en/horlogebox-sieradendoos-zwart.html |
Over the course of the last few years, we have seen Hollywood bring a darker edge to some classic children's tales. In 2016, Jon Favreau and Disney did that with The Jungle Book, but we've only scratched the surface of the maturity of that particular universe. On that note, a trailer for Andy Serkis' Mowgli has officially debuted online, and the preview promises nothing less than a brooding and mature take on the beloved story by Rudyard Kipling. Check out the trailer for the upcoming PG-13 Warner Bros. film, below.
So, this most certainly is not your childhood take on The Jungle Book narrative. Based on that footage, it looks like Mowgli is going to lean hard into the titular hero's origins with the wolves and his guidance under the tutelage of Bagheera (Christian Bale). The footage shown in that trailer shows Mowgli going on some wild adventures, with a very mature and hard-hitting take on the action and violence. Also worth noting is the menace that Benedict Cumberbatch brings to the table as Shere Khan, who arguably seems even more scarred and monstrous than the version portrayed by Idris Elba in Jon Favreau's The Jungle Book from 2016.
Another thing worth paying attention to in this trailer for Mowgli is the strength of the CGI work. The landscapes are sweeping and exotic, and the mo-cap performances of the animals look absolutely brilliant. This should come as no surprise, as director Andy Serkis has become one of the most well-established and beloved mo-cap actors currently working today. He has proven time and time again that he knows how to deliver fantastic computer-generated performances with his roles in projects like War for the Planet of the Apes and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Mowgli looks no different. That said, considering how new he is to the realm of directing, the fact that Mowgli seems as polished as it does is something to behold.
Despite the increased maturity and emphasis on darker themes, what we know about Mowgli indicates that it will generally line up with the arc of the classic story. Specifically, Mowgli will focus on the young boy's journey through the jungle as he learns to survive under the guidance of Bagheera and the lovable and wise bear known as Baloo (Andy Serkis, because of course he's getting in on the mo-cap action). Along the way, the boy will find himself chased by a variety of vicious and deadly animals as he gradually learns the tragic truth behind his past with the humans and finds a place for himself between humankind and the animal kingdom.
Mowgli will premiere in theaters later this year on October 19, 2018. Make sure to catch the latest adaptation of The Jungle Book when it finally debuts, and while you're at it, head over to Cinemablend's movie premiere guide to see what other films 2018 has in store! | 2019-04-25T05:33:51Z | https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2422952/first-mowgli-trailer-is-exciting-mature-and-breathtaking?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cinemablendallthing+%28CINEMABLEND%29 |
Learn about how service animal laws effect the food establishment industry.
Reno, NV – The Environmental Health Services (EHS) Division of the Washoe County Health District (WCHD) would like to invite you to attend a workshop to learn about service animals in food establishments. The purpose of this workshop is to provide information to businesses and individuals about service animal laws and how they affect industry. EHS will be focusing on the science behind not allowing pets into restaurants and how to decipher pets from service animals. The workshops are free to attend, no RSVP is required. All workshops will be covering the same material. At the conclusion of the workshop, the public will have a chance to be part of a Q&A session. | 2019-04-23T06:18:14Z | https://www.washoecounty.us/outreach/2016/12/2016-12-06-hlth-service-animal-workshop.php |
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End2End Events celebrated its commitment to diversity and fabulous women in business kicking goals by hosting a Special Photoshoot experience at AHC Studios.
Attendees were invited to wear an item of clothing that represented their heritage or go all out and wear their favourite cultural costume. To ensure the experience was memorable The End2End Team organised an afternoon tea spread to celebrate.
The IWD Dessert Station items were selected with care to showcase a variety of popular desserts from various cultures of the world. The afternoon was filled with laughter, fun and connections over tea and a photoshoot with a clear message about Diversity and Multicultural Australia. We can’t wait to do it all again next year! | 2019-04-22T21:01:04Z | http://end2endevents.com.au/event-galleries/e2e-international-womens-day-photoshoot-2018/ |
Blockchain technology’s potential to transform the insurance industry has been the subject of much talk but, to date, little action. That is set to change with the announcement by a major Chinese insurer, PICC, of its plans to leverage the internet of things (IoT) and blockchain-powered smart contracts to streamline insurance claim management.
VeChain, which is partnering with PICC (short for the People's Insurance Company of China) on the initiative, made the news public on September 1. DNV GL, an accreditation registrar, is also involved in the project.
The information released to date hasn’t described in detail what the solution entails technically, apart from noting that it will use VeChain’s VeChainThor blockchain. It does, however, mention the use of “advanced IoT devices and smart contracts” within the insurance industry in order to deliver “instant compensation.” It also mentions preventing fraud and controlling prices in the industry.
It would seem, then, that what PICC, VeChain and DNV GL have in mind is a platform that uses IoT devices to speed the processing of insurance claims and payments, while also mitigating the risk of fraud.
It’s easy to envision how this might work: IoT devices could monitor insured assets for signs of damage. For example, an IoT device could determine when a car has been in an accident or a tree has fallen on a house. When those devices detect damage, they could then begin an automated claims process that would deliver virtually instantaneous payment to insured parties.
In addition to helping keep clients happy, the process could save money (at least when performed at scale) because it would reduce the need for human staff to manage claims. And it would help prevent PICC’s clients from making fraudulent claims, since the company would rely on IoT devices to report damage.
To be clear, those potential advantages are speculative and based on what PICC and its partners could have in mind. For now, it remains to be seen exactly what their initiative might produce and how exactly it will work in the real world.
It should also be noted that, to date, there hasn’t been proof that IoT devices can do things like determine when a tree has fallen on a house. It seems possible to develop monitors like this based on what does currently exist, but it does not seem that such a solution is currently available to PICC and its partners to grab off the shelf and start plugging into a blockchain. The solution will require some significant development.
The use of a blockchain to improve insurance claims processing is not a novel idea, nor is the application of IoT devices to the industry.
However, there have so far been few real-world examples of either of these ideas in motion (though there has been quite a bit of patent activity related to them) — and no examples of a blockchain and the IoT being used in conjunction within the insurance industry, as PICC is proposing.
That’s part of the reason why the PICC blockchain initiative is so significant. PICC is a large state-owned insurer in China, which provides a range of different insurance products. Although it’s not clear how soon it might begin putting this blockchain and the IoT to use, its concrete plans to do so suggest that blockchain technology within the insurance industry is moving further from theory and closer to practice.
The announcement is also notable as another win for VeChain, which has made other headlines in recent months in areas like vaccine tracing in China (an initiative in which VeChain is also partnering with DNV GL). For those interested in enterprise blockchain applications in the Asia Pacific region, VeChain seems like a blockchain vendor to follow. | 2019-04-22T16:09:21Z | https://distributed.com/news/major-chinese-insurer-announces-iot-powered-blockchain-solution |
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“This manifesto offers a model of participatory, active citizenship, setting out the rights & responsibilities of a citizen in a way that seeks to empower the individual and reinvigorate the body politic. It presents a framework of citizenship that is engaged and egalitarian; where the people – not the state – determine their own futures and work together for the common good. This vision of what citizens can be – and can achieve – alerts us to the limited citizenship we currently experience and to the possibility of something better”. | 2019-04-21T12:14:14Z | http://citizensmanifesto.net/ |
KBB have previously featured in the DPRP reviews pages and on both occasions received the recommended tag, so if you haven't checked out this excellent band before, then shame on you. As the title tells us this is a live album from 2004 - 19 & 20 November to be exact and recorded at the Silver Elephant in Tokyo. The line-up remains the same as appears on their Four Corner's Sky release from the previous year, along with two tracks from Lost And Found and one new piece.
Live 2004 kicks off with the opening tune from Four Corner's Sky and the excellent Discontinuous Spiral (as noted by me in the 2005 Poll). This lively, oddly metered, but foot tappingly friendly offering immediately introduces Akishisa Tsuboy, with his infectious and wonderfully melodic violin. Toshimitsu Takahashi's keyboards not only offer a firm foundation for Tsuboy, but his synth work nicely intertwines with the violin, offering both counterpoint and harmony. Finally the rhythm section are suitably impressive and really make this track cook.
Now I've read a number of reviews about KBB's material and common are the jazz/rock/fusion references, however although this may well be the case I would prefer to regard this as intricate instrumental progressive rock. The label jazz/rock/fusion may well put a number of readers off and this would be a great shame. This really is music that has its footholds firmly implanted in the progressive camp as we can hear clearly in the opening tune and again with Inner Flames. A much darker piece than its predecessor with Hammond-like organ, a driving rhythm and craftily punctuated by Tsuboy's violin. Much of this particular track reminded of the more intense moments from Ryo Okumoto's excellent Coming Through.
In complete contrast to the two openers [Shironiji] is a beautiful instrumental "ballad" beginning with catchy piano motif and a brief bass solo from Dani. Tsuboy's violin melodies slowly wend their way into the track, drifting effortlessly from the speakers. As the longest track from the album there are changes within the dynamics, but the track remains nicely restrained through the atmospheric bridge section and the unaccompanied violin break. It is only at the eight and half minute mark that [Shironiji] moves into full flow. The music becomes somewhat darker here, befitting the melancholic nature of the piece.
I Am Not Here has a rather long, discordant / textured intro and some three minutes or so elapse before the piece moves into a full band arrangement - and even then the overall nature is somewhat straining to the ears. The most difficult composition on the album to get into - and one that I tend to skip past. The release comes in the form of the simple but engaging [Horobi No Kawa]. The opening solo section is taken up by Dani, with rippling piano and a light violin accompaniment. Again the track builds up intensity, but never loses site of the melody. Delightful - well worth the admission fee.
The momentum is picked up in [Nessa No Kioku] - Shirou Sugano supplies the busy drumming with a chunky bass part from Dani. All of this lays a firm foundation for more of Tsuboy's creative violin work, this time with a distinct Eastern vibe - I have to admit I am running out of words to express my appreciation of this guy's playing. Once again the synth work of Takahashi blends well in the harmony sections and both his lead work and jazzy piano sections are a great credit to the music - and notably here on [Nessa No Kioku].
The closing track offers another chance for Takahashi to shine as he dominates much of this final piece - Hammond(y) organ, and whizzy analogue synth lead sounds. Tsuboy takes on the middle solo - the track concluding with some excellent dialogue between the keys and violin.
What I particularly like about KBB, and in particular Akishisa Tsuboy, is the melodic structuring of the pieces. Considering the standard of musicianship the band could be forgiven for drifting off into a more freeform or improvisational areas, but in true prog fashion melody is never forsaken and recurring themes drift in and out of the music.
So with Live 2004 KBB manage to retain their unbroken DPRP recommended record and I can only hark back to my opening remarks - if you haven't checked out this fine instrumental band then I think you are really missing out on something special.
I just recently reviewed Quikion’s sophomore CD Ramadan for DPRP. I quite enjoyed the CD and was impressed by Quikion’s quirky but accomplished use of Western, primarily medieval-style instrumentation to create Japanese pop music. (I wonder if it’s fair to call it “pop” music, since I don’t really know how the band members describe their compositions.) I have the good pleasure to now review a DVD of a live show by Quikion, but in this case, while the music is still excellent and compelling, some of the quirkiness is eliminated, replaced by a formidable, backbone rhythm accompaniment courtesy of the two-man Lithuma Qnombus. But what the band sacrifices in texture it gains in sheer power.
I don’t watch many music DVDs. I’m not unfond of them, but I tend to prefer the audio dynamism of music rather than the visual, so I stick with CDs and my trusty headphones. But whenever I do watch a live show recorded for posterity, I usually get a kick out of it. It’s always telling to witness the degree of complexity the musicianship entails, by way of the actual manipulation of instruments. I can’t comment too authoritatively about the quality of the DVD per se, since I really wouldn’t know what makes for an “excellent” DVD (in technical terms). I will say that the footage was mostly clear and crisp, the close-ups of the various performers were in synch and sensible, and the sound was decent, at least, and mainly sharp. And the performance was versatile and warm, increasing my already keen admiration and appreciation of Quikion. This is nothing but well-rehearsed, well-delivered, smart, catchy, lovely music that showcases an eccentric but well-meshed assortment of instruments.
The entire DVD is worth your time (maybe, at 84 minutes, in two doses), but let me highlight a few standout tracks.
Toko No Mi is a slightly haunting song that builds to a dramatic, powerful jam toward the end. It features everything wonderful about Quikion: percussive, slightly off-kilter rhythms; an intelligent employment of tone, atmosphere, and space; Ms Yukiko’s heartfelt singing; and a madrigal groove that is gripping. Added to this is the sheer balls of Lithuma Qnombus’ propulsive beat. It’s never brutal or battering, but instead a sly, strong, commanding rhythm that lifts the music and gives it current to ride. I have to confess that Mr Shu’s bass solo in this tune is easily the most impressive outburst I’ve seen in a long time: absolutely fluid, melodic, and dexterous, it still manages to sound frenzied and impassioned. Toko No Mi is the first track of the DVD, and if it doesn’t win you over by the time Mr Shu erupts, please, press “Stop” and move on to something else.
Moon And A Bride is a track from the Ramadan CD and of course I was intrigued to hear how the group would manage it live. The answer is, “with aplomb”. All of the beautiful, subtle trappings are presented but there is an additional grandeur that perhaps was lacking on the CD and is supplied in part by the gentlemen of Lithuma Qnombus.
Bulerías On The Table opens with a collective round of hand-clapping, each musician working a unique beat. It’s brilliant and a perfect example of how the songs always seem to include a fresh arrangement or some novel idea. And Nightharp is gorgeous, a gentle, idyllic melodic song that fully evokes the images its title suggests. You’d expect to hear this music echo out over a valley under a lustrous full moon, played plaintively upon the pipes or a lute by some forlorn shepherd or vagabond soul.
There’s plenty more to love here; you should find out for yourself just how satisfying this performance really is. I think the addition of Lithuma Qnombus adds some meat to the stew that contemporary prog fans will prefer. There’s certainly a progressive feel to all of the music and in ways it all reminds me of the musical philosophy that, say, Genesis or Van der Graaf Generator or even Renaissance adopted in its heyday of sonic discourse.
If you detest Japanese singing (and you might), this DVD is sure to rub you the wrong way. But I can only recommend Quikion And Lithuma Qnombus Live without reservation to the same audience that might appreciate Ramadan: prog fans that thrive upon the strange instrumentation of forgotten times, that favour (or simply like) all-acoustic efforts bolstered by a driving rhythm section, and greet Japanese pop music in general with applause. This is niche music, to some degree, but it is remarkable.
The Waves is the creation of instrumental trio of Satoshi Hirata (Guitar), Takao Kawasaki (keyboards), and Kiyotaka Tanabe (drums). Guest vocalist Akane Kobinata offers a few short ambient pieces which serve as interludes.
This collection of instrumental tracks seems designed to cover three main styles. The aforementioned interludes (tracks 1,5,10) are rather atmospheric in nature, progressing to a climax in the last one (hence the name Movement From Silence). The dominant style on the CD is an intricate, adventurous brand of neoclassical/fusion/prog that reminds me of Happy The Man and Parallel Mind, both American bands. Hirata has an interesting array of tones, sometimes his guitar sounds like classic-era Andy Latimer (of Camel), but he often takes off into more of a Stanley Whitaker role, doing complex counterpoints with a tweezy overdrive tone. Kawasaki does a lot of nice piano parts, filling in organ and synth backdrops as well as lead figures. There are even a few Ozric Tentacles-like 'swirly water' accents used sparingly and with great effect. Presumably he does all the bass parts too, which are very muted and only serve to provide more bottom than the piano can. Tanabe I would describe as a Bill Bruford-ish drummer, and his snare especially has the boxy kind of tone Bruford seemed to favour with Earthworks. Tracks 3 and 7 are good examples of these kinds of compositions. Then, when they want to cool off, Flat 122 does a few tracks (e.g. 4 and 9) that are lovely, delicate nods to the Pat Metheny-Lyle Mays school of ambient jazz. And, I may add, these guys really do it with a feeling that is sometimes the missing element in outfits like this.
I listened to this CD 3 times - a minimum requirement with this depth of intricacy - and I found that I liked it more each time. That is a good sign! As is the case with the leading icons in our little musical world, the themes are subtle, but insistent and intelligent. I like this CD more than similar offerings by other artists because it is more diverse, and diverse in a good way. A good bassist would add the missing floor to this well-built three story house, and take them way over the hapless crowd below. It also would have added a point to my rating.
So first one out the Vital bag is a brief but extremely enjoyable offering from Fantasmagoria, a quintet of excellent musicians lead by Miki Fujimoto on violin. Joining her on this outing are two guitarists Junpei Ozaki and Masatomo Nakashima, with Yoichi Suzuki supplying the keyboards and the rhythm section comprising of bassist Kentaro Yoshida and drummer Masaazu Sato.
This five track taster CD from Fantasmagoria is a live recording made at the Star Pine's Cafe on 13 June 2004.
With Crusader the band quickly establish some ground rules - the brief opening section features Suzuki utilising a harpsichord sound and Fujimoto playing an infectious melody over the top. A lull before the storm as after forty seconds or so the guitars introduce a heavy metallic riff by way of an introduction to the band. The piece moves along nicely with the rhythm section playing tightly and cohesively, the keyboards changing to an organ sound and the guitars melodically weave around the violin. But just at the point you think the band have established the track, they veer off with a nice walking bass line and a great little violin solo - very Stefan Grapelli - before returning once more to the main body of the track.
Crusader nicely sets the tone for the album and the following pieces follow in a similar mould. Although I should qualify that the heavier guitar sections are blended into the music, giving it bite rather than aggression. So with the odd metering, tight arrangements and melodic themes, Fantasmagoria's mixture of prog, jazz rock and jazz are nicely blended into an interesting format. Now it this point it would be all to easy to select a few violin driven acts from prog's history to make some comparisons, and although little snippets may suggest some of these, a more accurate comparator would be fellow countrymen KBB.
Considering that this is a live recording the sound is extremely good, and as the audience's applause has been removed it is possible to believe this as a studio effort. Certainly I would be very interested to hear more from this band in the future and have no problems recommending this little taster to fans of melodic, jazz fusion tinged, progressive rock.
Triangulate is the fourth release from Fox Hole Commune (FHC) and sees the teaming up once again of Atushi Kasai (Chapman Stick) and Rumi (Plancia & keyboards). Unlike their previous release, One Locus Which Consists Of Three Fragments, which we reviewed back in 2003, this latest album is primarily the work of these two men. Triangulate features only one guest musician, Kunihiro Ando on Contrabass.
The album follows in many respects to its' predecessor. Again we have a plethora of short tracks, (all of which heavily feature Atushi Kasai Chapman Stick playing), making up the album, rather than any lengthy pieces. I found on the previous album that this made it difficult to get into, and sadly the same applies here.
On the whole FHC concentrate on the rhythmic nature of their music and less time appears to be spent on melodic content. So with the brevity of each of the tracks, coupled with the lack of memorable tunes the material soon washes over you. Finally if you add to this that apart from the Chapman Stick the other predominant instrument used is a rather unusual (fairground-like) sounding organ, then the material seldom raises itself to any meaningful level.
I also note that there is some duplication of tracks from the previous release - best track is still their take of KC's Elephant Talk - no surprises for guessing which one.
In the previous review of FHC's material, I remarked that I would be interested to hear more from this band, however the reality is that two years down the line the material hasn't progressed, (although it does sound different) and therefore my conclusions are similar once again. Of marginal interest perhaps to 80's era King Crimson fans, but I doubt it. I can only repeat my remarks from the review of their previous CD and say - I cannot see any great reason to purchase this, other than for curiosity's sake. | 2019-04-23T17:07:25Z | http://www.dprp.net/reviews/2006-010/ |
Get set for family fun in London with our top three exciting activities to do with children this October Half Term.
Discover what life is like under the sea at Europe’s largest aquarium located opposite the iconic London Eye on the River Thames. Learn all about the 500 species of global marine life and make your way through tank tunnels, including a walkway above a school of sharks, Penguin Point on the Antarctic path and the Rainforest Adventure trails, home to creepy critters of piranha, catfish and crocodiles.
Explore the Museum after hours and celebrate the joy of art at this UK-wide festival. Experience an array of family-friendly activities from treasure hunts to artistic workshops taking place in galleries, art centres, museums and historic houses after dark this school holiday.
Experience this family-friendly attraction based on the much-loved film series Shrek, with a 4D movie and interactive fairy-tale-themed shows. Ride the magical ‘DreamWorks Tours’ bus and be amazed with a visit to the film sets, including Shrek’s Swamp and the Mirror Maze of Insanity in the Kingdom of Far Far Away! See your favourite characters brought to life by live actors and become part of the story in the Spooky Forest and Muffin Man’s house.
October in London is packed with exciting activities to enjoy with your little ones. Plan your family holiday with The Cavendish London and experience everything London has to offer this October Half Term.
Get booking before it’s too late! | 2019-04-21T16:10:21Z | https://www.thecavendish-london.co.uk/blog/2018/09/24/october-half-term/73-35/ |
Song Premiere: Blackout Balter - "Heavy Hand"
Here at Paste Magazine, we love a good indie power pop single. Therefore, we are beyond excited to offer the premiere of unsigned Boston band Blackout Balter’s debut single “Heavy Hand.” With a jangly melody and a catchy hook, this is the best of all the great elements of pop rock packed into one three-minute package.
“Heavy Hand” was recorded in the same studio which The Killers recorded their recent LP Battle Born. In fact, this was made possible by The Killers’ Dave Keuning himself, who first heard of Blackout Balter their frontman Phil Cohen handed him a demo. Keuning was so impressed with the group’s sound that he invited the group to record in the studio, even offering to guest on parts of the EP, including this track.
Twist and Bend will be released on July 8th. “Heavy Hand” should be able to tide over the excitement of most indie pop fans until then and get everybody thrilled for Blackout Balter’s debut. Without a doubt, “Heavy Hand” is one of the catchiest debut singles from this year, and therefore, we cannot wait to hear the full five song collection. | 2019-04-20T21:59:08Z | https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/05/heavy-handmp32.html |
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Our 4 hour day cruise trip begins with a helicopter fight through carved glacial valleys to Milford Sound to land aboard the Jewel. You will then be guided by our expert crew who will share with you the incredible natural wilderness and local wildlife. Relish the stunning fiord views while you enjoy a scrumptious lunch, featuring fresh local cuisine, such as blue cod, salmon, green-lipped mussels, lamb, and wild venison (when available).
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Our 7-day cruises, also taking a maximum of 20 passengers, are tailored specifically for people who are interested in Fiordland's scenery, history and nature. We provide trips to the Doubtful, Breaksea and Dusky Sounds, and Preservation and Chalky Inlets so you can see all that this scenic slice of paradise has to offer. These enchanting areas are where much of New Zealand's European history began, with the early arrival of explorers, gold prospectors and sealers. We visit many of these historic sites including sites where Captain Cook landed. We also often leave the Jewel moored as we explore further by kayak, tender craft and on foot, with bush and beach walks.
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Working in efficient cohesion, the dedicated volunteer advocates of CAI’s Florida Legislative Alliance (CAI-FLA) protected Florida’s common interest ownership communities during the just-completed 2016 Legislative Session. For CAI-FLA, a multi-disciplinary group made up of 21 volunteer Delegates from across the state, the focus is always on the millions of residents and resident-volunteers who choose to live and invest their money, time and hearts in Florida’s diverse and vibrant neighborhoods. This Session, they were the winners.
The 2016 Florida Legislature could have produced a far different outcome when both Chambers adjourned sine die around 7 P.M. on Friday, March 11. In fact, when the earlier-than-usual Session began in January, good money was on the possibility of many damaging changes being made to Florida’s common interest ownership statutes — Chapters 718, 719, and 720.
CAI-FLA Delegates identified and tracked 44 bills that would impact community associations in some manner, virtually all of them detrimentally. That was only the very beginning. Delegates were assigned the various pieces of proposed legislation and tasked with diligently analyzing and summarizing what that impact would truly be. Discussions among the entire group provided cross-disciplinary and multi-regional insights, leading to adopting positions on whether to support, oppose, or offer their expertise to the bill’s sponsor on how to mitigate and “fix” the proposed legislation. Throughout the legislative session, Delegates held weekly conference calls to discuss what had occurred that week and how to best address the week ahead. Besides legislative initiatives filed as bills, this session had an inordinate number of amendments trying to become attached to all sorts of other bills. Along the way, Delegates found community associations-related amendments being filed to bills as diverse as those dealing with ad valorem taxation, regulated professions, etc.
CAI-FLA was at the forefront addressing all the issues, high and low profile. Representing our very diverse membership, CAI-FLA Delegates carefully and collaboratively engaged all stakeholders to affect the best results possible all CAI members. There were “high profile” issues that received a great deal of publicity and had numerous legislative committee hearings, such as the 2016 version of the estoppel certificate “reform” fight. The House bill, HB 203, had three separate Committee hearings, and a compromise was finally reached in the final hearing within the House Judiciary Committee. However, the bill was never heard again, as some of the original proposers of the bill were not interested in passing the bill after it was amended to remove their “pay-at-closing” provision. The Senate “estoppel bill,” SB 722, passed one committee and was never placed on another agenda, so it failed accordingly.
Another bill, SB 1122, would have regulated HOAs, and collected fees from homeowners to do so. This legislation would have made other changes to HOAs, such as implementing mandatory binding arbitration of HOA disputes, including disputes related to assessments; removing the ability of an HOA to lien for fines; creating annual reporting requirements to DBPR, etc. This bill had one committee hearing and CAI-FLA, alone, offered testimony raising concerns. The bill was voted down in committee – a rarity in the Florida legislative process. A few weeks later, the sponsor attempted to run an amendment, containing much of the same language, into a bill in the Senate Appropriations Committee. Once again CAI-FLA, alone, offered testimony, and the amendment was withdrawn. The sponsor filed the amendment to several bills on the Floor in the final days of session. One of the bills, the Department of Business and Professions legislative package (HB1187/SB1050) passed the House after numerous community associations-related amendments were filed and then withdrawn. The bill was available to be taken up at any time by the Senate. The Session ended with CAI-FLA communicating concerns to numerous Senators, and the bill (with community associations-related amendments filed to it) sitting on the Calendar of bills available for a vote, was not taken up.
These are just three of the 44 pieces of proposed legislation CAI-FLA was actively engaged in during the Session…and don’t forget those multiple amendments being attached to bills like gnats on honey on a humid Florida Summer night!
As CAI members, you are each an invaluable part of our team. Thank you for being engaged, knowledgeable, diligent and passionate. Only together, with that level of commitment, can we foster wonderful neighborhoods and resilient, livable communities. | 2019-04-25T15:54:37Z | https://www.mgmt-assoc.com/2016/03/ |
Unfortunately, we were far from impressed with the VR SHINECON. While this VR headset is quite economical, it isn't very good and we would struggle to recommend it. It's uncomfortable to wear after a relatively short amount of time, fails to provide a high level of interactivity, and doesn't give a very visually immersive experience. It is very easy to set up and relatively inexpensive, but there are still better value options out there if you are shopping on a super tight budget.
This headset finished right at the back of the group, only barely outperforming the Bnext and the Canbor. All three of these headsets cost about the same, but the SHINECON is just a little bit more user-friendly, giving it a slight edge.
To find out which VR headset truly tops them all, we bought all the most compelling models, then rated and ranked their performance head-to-head in a myriad of different tests. We grouped these tests into five weighted metrics, with our analysis of the SHINECON's results outlined below.
There are no controllers to use with the SHINECON.
Accounting for 35% of the total score, our interactiveness metric has the most bearing on the overall score. The SHINECON merited a 2 out of 10 for its abysmal showing. This was based on how easy it is to control and interact with your virtual environment when using the headset, as well as the accuracy of its motion tracking and if there are any room limitations to using the headset.
The SHINECON doesn't have a handheld controller and only offers a single button on the device that you can use to interact with your phone, which severely limits the amount you can interact with your virtual world.
This headset is also only set up for 3-DOF motion tracking, so you shouldn't walk around when wearing, but you can look around in all directions. This is par for the course for most mobile headsets, with the accuracy of the motion tracking being determined by which smartphone you are using in the device.
Some of our testers had trouble getting the screen in focus.
Next, we ranked and scored how visually immersive of a virtual experience the VR SHINECON provided. We awarded points based on the field of view, resolution, and viewing quality, as well as how well it blocked out ambient light. It did fairly well in this metric, which is worth 20% of the total score, earning it a 5 out of 10.
This headset claims that it has a field of view between 100°-110° and it definitely feels like one of the wider fields of view of the entire group.
Unfortunately, the viewing quality was far from great and we had an incredibly hard time focusing on the image, with text being almost impossible to read unless you closed an eye. The resolution is also dependent on your phone, but the image is reasonably sharp with most newer phones. We did like that the SHINECON blocks out almost all ambient light, but it is hard to overlook the detriments of its focusing issue when considering the visual immersiveness.
Most testers found there to be a lot of pressure on their nose.
Next, we ranked and compared how comfortable it is to wear each product, which also is responsible for 20% of the total score. We had a handful of different people try on each headset to see how it fit, noting if there was room to wear glasses with the headset and if they felt their face getting sweaty after using the headset for a while. We didn't find the SHINECON to be particularly comfortable, earning it a 4 out of 10.
This headset is about average when it comes to fit for most faces, but the padding is a bit thin and can cause a pressure point on your nose, depending on its size.
There isn't really that much space for glasses and your face definitely begins to feel a bit sticky or sweaty if it is at all warm when you are wearing it.
The adjustment wheels on top help to get your phone in focus.
This metric basically judged each headset on how convenient and easy to use it is. We looked at the ease of connecting headphones, how much work it took to get it set up with your phone, and if you had to remove your phone case to make it work, as well as if it is easy to accidentally push buttons inadvertently on your phone. The SHINECON delivered another mediocre performance, meriting another 5 out of 10 in this group of tests, which account for 15% of the overall score.
This headset has integrated ear cups that you plug right into the 3.5 mm headphone port — or an adapter if you have a newer phone without one — making it one of the easiest in terms of audio hookups.
We liked the integrated headphones, but they got in the way when putting them on.
Unfortunately, it was quite a pain to get your phone in the SHINECON. There aren't any markings to help center the phone and you have to hold it at an extremely awkward angle to close it without your phone moving. This is probably our biggest issue with this product, as it makes it almost impossible to get it correctly in focus.
We never had an issue with hitting buttons inadvertently and you can leave most cases on your phone, but the locking latch that holds it in place comes off much more easily when the phone has a thicker case, popping open if you tapped the headset or set it down.
For the last metric, responsible for the leftover 10% of the score, we rated the difficulty of the initial setup and installation. The SHINECON requires almost no setup at all, earning it a 9 out of 10.
The hardware is ready to go out of the box and the only software to download is installing an app with VR content on your phone, so it takes less than 5 minutes before you are ready to go.
This headset is a poor value, as there are less expensive headsets that perform comparably and other products that are only a little bit more expensive and offer a huge increase in performance.
We weren't fans of the SHINECON and due to the huge pain in aligning your phone and getting the image to focus, wouldn't really recommend it for anyone. | 2019-04-22T10:07:17Z | https://www.techgearlab.com/reviews/wearable-tech/vr-headset/vr-shinecon |
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If you plan on studying within a specific area or discipline, it’s a good idea to invest in good writing style guide you can reference for several years. If you aren’t planning on staying within a specific discipline then you can always find a style guide in your library. In addition to learning how to properly format your term paper, you should be able to find some samples you can reference as you write your own assignment.
If the assignment you get is completely new to you then you should ask your teacher for a handout and samples to help you along with your work. You might be able to get one on a relevant topic, but even if you don’t these samples should be very helpful throughout your academic career. So don’t throw any of them away when you reach the end of your semester.
An online community is a great place to network with hundreds of students from around the world. You can discuss school subjects, exchange ideas, get answers and explanations and get term paper assistance for free. An important component of an online community is participation. So don’t just expect to receive help but do plan on providing help when you have the opportunity to offer another student some advice.
Students can find several resources on an academic writers’ site that can be downloaded at no cost. You should be able to get writing tips, common mistakes, grammar rules, and more. Most importantly you’ll find several examples of well-written term papers for you to reference.
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500 Series Equalizers: While most 500 Series equalizers are parametric, you can also find graphic EQs that fit the chassis format. Parametric equalizers are the most widely used in situations where very fine control over the audio signal is desired. You’ll find mostly 3-band and 4-band parametric EQs in 500 Series formats. Many include low- and/or high-frequency shelving to handle cuts and boosts of signals above or below a specified frequency. In general, parametric EQs offer up to 12dB of boost and cut, which should handle just about any situation where EQ is desired. | 2019-04-24T16:11:46Z | https://proaudioboutique.com/collections/500-series-equalizers/500-series-equalizers |
Uniquely positioned to deliver academic programs of the highest possible quality.
The support of the business community for our efforts, highlighted by the generous gift from David and Linda Lucas, is unwavering. The programs that we are developing blend outstanding academic instruction with insights that can only be obtained from industry executives who have extensive experience in the complex process of real estate development. The result will be nationally recognized programs that prepare our graduates for the wide range of challenges they will face in this increasingly competitive industry.
The FGCU Institute for Real Estate Development & Finance was established in the summer of 2003. Two primary factors motivated the establishment of the institute. The first factor was the important role that real estate development plays in the economy of Southwest Florida. The second motivating factor was the need expressed by participants in the development industry for a top quality graduate degree program that would prepare students for the challenges they will face as they advance in their careers in this highly competitive industry.
In the fall of 2003, an advisory committee composed of industry leaders from real estate development and related fields was formed to guide the development of the institute and the programs it will offer. Preliminary discussions with the advisory committee resulted in several significant conclusions. First, the establishment of a graduate degree program would add tremendous value to Southwest Florida. Second, because of the unique nature of the real estate development industry in Southwest Florida and the willingness of the leaders of various local firms to lend their expertise to our academic programs, we have an opportunity to build a program of nationally recognized quality. Finally, while the establishment of such programs requires tremendous investment of time and money, the returns to future students, their potential employers, and the region fully justify this investment.
The institute has a total permanent endowment of $4,000,000. In December 2003, David and Linda Lucas donated $2,000,000 to endow the institute. These funds are matched by the State of Florida. In recognition of the extremely generous gift the institute was renamed the Lucas Institute for Real Estate Development & Finance. In the spring of 2004, plans were developed to establish a graduate program in real estate development using the executive MBA format. The real estate specific portions of the curriculum are currently being developed with the assistance of the advisory council and the College of Business Graduate Programs Committee. It is anticipated that the first class of Real Estate Development EMBA's will begin coursework in the fall of 2005.
The generosity of David and Linda Lucas is inspired by a lifelong commitment to help others wherever possible. They have touched the lives of thousands of people throughout Southwest Florida through their extraordinarily generous contributions of time, money and leadership. Their belief that it is everyone's responsibility to help make Southwest Florida a better place in which to live and work has motivated a contagious spirit of giving among The Bonita Bay Group staff and the residential communities that the company develops.
David and Linda have made Fort Myers their home for twenty years and have raised three children here. David serves as Chairman of the Board of The Bonita Bay Group and Linda is a homemaker involved with numerous volunteer activities.
The Lucas' philanthropic work is often quiet, information about their personal giving is not often shared and in many circumstances the people affected by their generous contributions of time and money are unaware of their assistance. In addition to their contributions to Florida Gulf Coast University, other contributions that are on the record include United Way, Bonita Springs Community Foundation, Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Canterbury School and Lee County Public Schools. David and Linda Lucas consistently exhibit an uncompromising commitment to their core values of integrity, ethics and making a difference in the life of others. They are extraordinary role models for our community.
The panel discussed a variety of issues facing the real estate industry in Southwest Florida.
The Lucas Institute hosted a series of presentations by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of Southwest Florida.
The series wes titled Here We Grow Again: How Southwest Florida is Tackling Future Growth.
From the ULI website: The good news - the economy is growing and population is on the rise. The unknown - is Southwest Florida properly positioned to accommodate the next wave of growth? Join ULI Southwest Florida in a four part series as we evaluate the direction the region is moving to prepare for the increase in population. Each session will examine the current development patterns and how each county is positioning itself to accommodate the expected growth while maintaining a quality of life and protecting valuable resources. We invite you to participate in this in-depth review of land use issues that affect the future of our region and the balance we strive to achieve between agricultural, environmental, and economic development needs.
The Paul Sands Memorial Slaw Dog Golf Tournament - raising funds for the the REIS Paul Sands Memorial scholarship and Blessings in a Backpack.
The FGCU Team (L to R): Dr. Shelton Weeks, Dan Regelski, Leo Boisvert, and Dr. Steve Fraser.
Scott Fisher presented a contribution to the REIS Paul Sands Memorial scholarship at FGCU. The funds were the proceeds from the Paul Sands Memorial Slaw Dog golf tournament.
(L to R): Mike Doyle, Scott Fisher, Matt Simmons, Lisa Sands, and Marc Morris. | 2019-04-23T16:21:08Z | https://www.fgcu.edu/cob/lucas/ |
We are attending the Alessi Seminar and visiting dealers the 30th of August through the 9th of September.
This means we will be shutting down during this period for deliveries.
Please visit our dealers/distributors during this time for your Griego needs.
I’ll be in Anaheim for the 2014 NAMM. I’m sharing the booth with Getzen and will be wearing my Getzen hat. If you want to come by to test, talk, and hang out please do.
We are changing services and the porting has left us in no man’s land. Please call (414) 698-3803 this week while we work out the details. Texts are also accepted.
Beth has taken a week of vacation so we will not be processing/shipping mouthpiece orders the week of 10/28/2013-11/3/2013. Thanks for your understanding.
We’ve been shipping the piccolo mouthpieces for a while, and the trumpet mouthpieces are shipping as well. Remember to ask your local dealers to stock them, bricks and mortar places offer return policies that we can not being such a small manufacturer. The resonance is everything Mr. Ashton wants and approves. These mouthpieces are a big step forward in Mr. Ashton’s design concept and we hope you enjoy them for many years to come.
We had a great week in the Edwards booth having people test the Griego Line. Glad so many of you enjoyed them. We soft launched the Griego-Ashton trumpet mouthpieces models 1, 2, 3, 4 and received some great feedback. We will have these up on the site as soon as I finish the trumpet and cornet shank piccolo mouthpieces.
For those of you ordering we are currently delivering within the week for silver plate. For testing and returns please go to Hickeys or Dillon who are both stocking dealers. | 2019-04-26T16:32:48Z | http://www.griegomouthpieces.com/blog/category/uncategorized/ |
18/02/2008�� Best Answer: Enter LEADER in the command line, and specify the start point of your arrow. After that, you can draw a line coming off of the arrow and insert text at the end of it, if �... Draws an a line or series of lines with an arrow head (commonly called a "leader") to point to an object to notate it. This command will also prompt you for the note at the end of the leader line, but it will allow only one line of text. The most useful method of using this command is to simply draw leaders between the object to be notated and text that you create with the DTEXT command.
I�ve set the arrow head pen thicker than the arrow line. It looks pretty good. Many architects in Australia use a 120� or even 150� arrow and have done so long before the standard was written. Speaking of which, complying with AS1100-301, the relevant standard, is not mandatory � but it �... Create Compelling Sections, Details, and Auxiliary Views Using Drawing Views in AutoCAD� 2014 6 Exercise 2 Full Section An example of using the Depth option to adjust a half section is shown below.
Re: lines with arrow P iping & I nstrumentation D iagram There is a version of AutoCAD that's customized with tools, routines, and symbols to automate creation of these type of drawings.... 18/08/2011�� Sounds like you got it fixed, but it sounds like you have mleaders and the style name of that one is "line with no arrow", so changing the style to one with an arrow is the first part of the fix, and then adjusting scale or leader length to show the arrow.
CAD Forum Dotted and arrow linetypes.
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Draws an a line or series of lines with an arrow head (commonly called a "leader") to point to an object to notate it. This command will also prompt you for the note at the end of the leader line, but it will allow only one line of text. The most useful method of using this command is to simply draw leaders between the object to be notated and text that you create with the DTEXT command. | 2019-04-22T04:18:56Z | http://cccvitalsigns.com/queensland/how-to-draw-a-line-with-arrow-in-autocad-2014.php |
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