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{"text": "1. Call to Order. The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Rogers was called to order by Acting Mayor Davis on Tuesday, May 25,; Rose Lorsung, City Planner; Jeff Luther, Police Chief; John Seifert, Public Works Supt.; Steve Stahmer, City Administrator; and Bret Weiss, City Engineer; Lisa Wieland, Finance Director.\n2. Open Forum.\nNo persons addressed the Council during open forum.\n3. Presentations.\n3.01 Rogers Lions Club – Rockin’ Rogers Days\nPaul LeClaire of the Lions Club addressed the Council on the upcoming events of the Rockin’ Rogers Day. LeClaire stated over $1 million has been raised and put back into the community. Thanked Council for the support and looks forward to continuing the relationship.\nDavis questioned the citizen of the year process. Stahmer stated staff will work with the Lions Club to bring the selection forward. LeClaire stated the selection will need to be made within the next two weeks.\n3.02 Audit Presentation and Acceptance of 2009 Audit\nFinance Director Wieland introduced Andrew Berg from Abdo, Eick, & Meyers auditing firm. Berg reviewed portions of the audit management letter with Council. Berg reviewed trending in both revenues and expenditures along with peer group comparisons.\nBunting questioned if just metro cities were used, would the numbers be significantly different than cities from across the state. Berg stated he doesn’t think it would be substantially different.\nDavis asked if the data is available to compare only metro versus outstate. Berg stated if they are interested in specific cities, he would be able to extract that data. Council was interested in the data and requested the information be forwarded to staff.\nBerg continued through the management letter discussing the various funds of the city including the debt service and enterprise funds; water, sewer, storm sewer, on-sale liquor, and off-sale liquor.\nBerg asked Council for any specific questions.\nMotion by Bunting, seconded by Bell to accept the 2009 audit as presented. Motion carried 4-0.\n4. Approve agenda.\nAdditions to Other Business:\n8.01 Fire Department – Bunting\n5. Consent\n5.10 Davis questioned if the event for Brandon Wegner will be a community event. Luther stated it is being presented by the VFW and Lions Club and is open to the public; Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.\nMotion by Bunting, seconded by Rauenhorst to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 4-0.\n6. Public Hearings\nNone.\n7. General Business\n7.01 2010 Equipment Certificate Bond Sale\nWieland handed out the results of today’s bond sale and introduced Dave Callister of Ehlers and Associates. Wieland stated the version of the resolution to be used tonight is the Bank Placement Resolution. Wieland stated favorable rates were received for a total bond sale of $370,000. Callister then addressed the Council explaining the bond sale and why there was not a rating. Callister stated bids were received and US Bank out of Fairmont was the low bidder with an interest rate of 2.23% with a reduction of issuance cost. Callister stated the rate is a good rate for a short five year term. Callister stated the projected closing date is June 27, 2010.\nCouncil thanked staff for their work on the bond sale.\nMotion by Bell, seconded by Bunting to adopt Resolution No. 2010-17, A Resolution Awarding the Sale of $370,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificate, Series 2010A; Fixing Its Form and Specifications; Direction Its Execution and Deliver; and Providing for its Payment. Motion carried 4-0.\n7.02 Adopt Ordinance No. 2010-03, An Ordinance Adding to Section 125-1, 125-35 and 125-36 and Amending Sections 125-193, 125-194, 125-195, 125-196 Related to Interim Use Permits, Home Occupations and Extended Home Businesses and Summary Ordinance No. 2010-03\nPlanner Lorsung addressed the Council on the ordinance being forwarded from the Planning Commission accomplishing the creation of an interim use policy and creating a better policy for home occupations. Lorsung provided background on the recommended ordinance. The Planning Commission asked staff to review traffic and parking requirements and some changes were made to the ordinance upon review.\nBunting questioned, on page one, the five year period of the grandfathering of Hassan properties. Lorsung explained the rationale behind the five year period explaining how the properties are currently licensed with Hassan Township; a similar process to what they are currently doing.\nBunting questioned section two, number two (any change in the structure). Lorsung clarified the intent of the section.\nBunting questioned section three, letter b, relating to being denied the home occupation; who is the board of adjustments and appeals? Lorsung explained the Council acts as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals.\nBunting questioned section three, letter d, if trailers are allowed. Lorsung stated she will review the zoning.\nBunting then questioned signage for home extended businesses. There was continued discussion on signage for the home extended businesses. Council discussed amending the ordinance to allow for signage.\nMotion by Bunting, seconded by Rauenhorst to adopt the Ordinance with an amendment to allow a one (1) square foot sign for home extended businesses. Motion carried 4-0.\n7.03 Call Special Council Meeting to Award the CSAH 81 Project on June 4th prior to the Ground Breaking\nEngineer Weiss addressed the Council on the request for a special meeting on June 4, 2010 to award the CSAH 81 Project. Weiss then reviewed the complications with the bidding process. Weiss explained the federal funding requirement and Hennepin County language requesting a form to be submitted one-half hour before the bid opening; only four of nine bidders submitted the aforementioned form. The two lowest bidders did not submit the requested form. The bid is to be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. In consulting with the attorney and MnDOT, the advice is to accept the bid from the lowest responsible and responsive bid, which increases the bid by $126,000, still significantly lower than the engineer’s estimate and what was anticipated to be spent on the project. Weiss stated the request is to hold the meeting on June 4th.\nMotion by Bunting, seconded by Bell to call a special meeting of the City Council for 2:00 p.m. on June 4, 2010 at the Rogers Plaza parking lot, or community room if inclement weather. Motion carried 4-0.\n7.04 Scope of Services and Timeline for Ordinance Updates\nPlanner Lorsung explained the scope of services presented by Pulse Land Group for necessary ordinance updates to handle properties as they are annexed into Rogers and the necessary comprehensive plan amendments. Lorsung explained that additional zoning districts will need to be adopted as part of the process.\nDavis asked for the definition of large lot. Lorsung stated there are a number of designations within Hassan for large lots.\nStahmer added these ordinance updates were not part of the contact for the comp plan done through HKGI contract.\nBell commented on the meshing of Hassan’s zoning with Rogers, and remembered specifically not accepting the large lot zoning districts. Lorsung explained once large lot single family is adopted. Also to be looked at is a large animal ordinance.\nStahmer stated staff can do some research on the minutes to see why large lot zoning districts at one time were being avoided.\nMotion by Bunting, seconded by Rauenhorst to authorize the scope of services with Pulse Land Group for $5400. Motion carried 4-0.\n7.05 Approval of Resolution No. 2010-18, A Resolution Annexing Property (Matthew Agrimson) From the Town of Hassan into the City of Rogers (MBA Docket OA-992)\nPlanner Lorsung addressed the Council on the petition before the Council for early annexation of the Agrimson parcel. Lorsung explained the process for early annexation. Agrimson was present, but had no comments or questions.\nMotion by Bunting, seconded by Bell to adopt Resolution No. 2010-18, A Resolution Annexing Property (Matthew J. Agrimson) from the Town of Hassan into the City of Rogers (MBA Docket OA-992). Motion carried 4-0.\n8. Other Business.\n8.01 Fire Department - Bunting\nGive staff the leeway to discuss the service area of the fire department by starting discussions with other jurisdictions around the City.\nDavis questioned if staff should be revisiting the rate structure built into the fire contracts. Doboszenski stated the letters to the cities are typically sent in July. Council consensus was to allow staff to begin the discussions.\n9. Correspondence and Reports\n9.01 Update on Transportation Task Force\n9.02 CIP – Police Vehicle Purchase\n9.03 Rogers Park Board Minutes\n9.04 March 2010 Financial Reports\n10. Adjourn\nMotion by Bunting, seconded by Bell to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.\nRespectfully submitted,\nStacy Doboszenski\nAssistant City Administrator/Clerk"}
{"text": "What is Tonsil Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma)?\nTonsillar squamous cell carcinoma begins in the squamous epithelium. The epithelium is a part of the four different types of animal tissue. There are three others, which are muscle tissue, connective tissue, and nervous tissue. In the epithelial cells, there are three shapes of other cells called cuboidal, columnar, and squamous. The glands in your dog’s body are made of these epithelial cells and their functions are to sense, transport, absorb, and secrete materials like blood and other cells. When one of these cancer cells show up in the squamous epithelium, it multiplies rapidly and spreads to other parts of your dog’s body, such as the bones, lungs, brain, and other vital organs. That is why it is so important to get treatment as early as possible, which can be difficult if the symptoms do not become evident until sufficient damage has already been done. The best way to avoid this from happening is with regular annual checkups at the veterinarian or clinic. The cause of tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma is (as is the case with most types of cancer) not known, but veterinary medical experts believe it has something to do with environmental pollution because it is much more common in cities than in rural areas. In addition, large breeds are more susceptible to tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma, and it is much more common in male dogs and those over the age of seven.\nAlthough tonsil cancer (tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma) is an uncommon condition, it is the second most common oral tumor in dogs. As with many other cancers, tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma is classified as primary or secondary. Primary means that the cancer originated in the tonsils, and secondary means that the cancer has spread to the tonsils from another part of the body. Just like any other kind of cancer, the earlier it is found and treated, the better the chances for survival. However, the chances are high that the cancer will already have spread to the lungs through the lymph nodes. Whether the tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma is primary or secondary, this is a fast growing cancer and has a high (over 70%) metastatic rate, so the prognosis is usually not good.\nBook First Walk Free!\nSymptoms of Tonsil Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) in Dogs\nSigns of tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma are usually not noticeable until the tumor is large enough to cause symptoms, or if it has spread to other parts of the body. In many cases, the tumor is found during a routine examination by a veterinarian, which is another reason it is good for your dog to see the veterinarian at least once per year. Some of the most common symptoms of tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma are:\n- Cough\n- More tired than usual\n- Lump or swelling on face, neck, or inside the mouth\n- Foul breath\n- Drooling more than usual\n- Blood tinged saliva\n- Significant loss of weight\n- Trouble eating and drinking\n- Having a hard time swallowing\n- Gasping for breath\nTypes\n- Primary tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma originates in the tonsils\n- Secondary tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma spreads from somewhere else in the body\nCauses of Tonsil Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) in Dogs\nThe true cause of tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma is unknown, but these are some of the risk factors suggested by experts:\n- Much more common in the city than in the country\n- Large breed dogs are more frequently affected\n- Almost all dogs with tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma are over seven years of age\nDiagnosis of Tonsil Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) in Dogs\nThe veterinarian will do a full body examination, paying special attention to your dog’s mouth and throat. He will measure your dog’s weight, blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, and pulse oximetry to see how much oxygen is being circulated in the blood. At this time, it is a good idea to fill the veterinarian in on what has been going on with your dog, if there have been any episodes of strange behavior, any recent sickness or trauma, or changes in appetite. Once the physical examination is done, the veterinarian will run some diagnostic tests, such as a cytology test done by using a thin needle to extract some cells from the tumor or lymph nodes. Once the cells are extracted, they are examined microscopically to check for cancer cells. The veterinarian will also take some blood for CBC, blood gas, chemical analysis, clotting test, and glucose levels. Imaging with x-rays, MRI, CT scan, or ultrasound may be done as well, especially to determine if the cancer has spread. The CT scan is best for viewing the lungs because it is more sensitive and detailed.\nTreatment of Tonsil Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) in Dogs\nThe treatment for your dog’s tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma depends on how advanced it is, how far the cancer has spread, as well as the age and health of your dog. Surgery to remove the cancer and the surrounding tissue, bone, and lymph nodes is the best option if your dog is healthy and the cancer has not spread. However, it is important to remember that the average survival rate with this cancer is approximately four months, even with aggressive treatment. Radiation therapy is also recommended after surgery and for tumors that are unable to be removed surgically. This usually includes daily treatments of low doses of radiation. The side effects can be rough for some dogs, and may not be feasible if that occurs.\nRecovery of Tonsil Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) in Dogs\nThe survival rate with both treatments together is only six to eight months, with the tumors recurring in almost 100% of the cases. Sometimes the best choice is palliative care, to make your dog comfortable for the time he has left.\nTonsil Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) Questions and Advice from Veterinary Professionals\nHas Symptoms\nWe have a 12 year old Chihuahua that has had the surgery, radiation and chemo. He has survived about a year now. We had the option of more oral chemo, but we opted out, and to spend our time with him in a better way. He is salivating and what looks like pus or infection coming with it. Went to vet today, they put him on antibiotics. Is this a sure sign he is on the downside? We want to make him comfortable. Any help?\nThe pus leaking isn’t a sure sign he is in decline, but you need to be aware that prognosis is guarded. I haven’t examined Rocco, but the first step would be a course of antibiotics to see if there is any improvement; the infection may just be something minor or the start of something serious. Your Veterinarian would be able to tell you more. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM\nWas this experience helpful?\nHas Symptoms\nHello. My sister's dog underwent surgery 2 weeks ago to remove what was thought to be a thyroid tumor after a mass in the neck was found (firm mass located lateral to the larynx) After biopsy it was determined to be a \"non-descript carcinoma\" with a high metastatic rate. There were lymph cells present in the sample as well as a mixed bag of others. No other abnormal findings on physical exam and rads of the chest and spine were negative, bloodwork all normal and no weight loss. Unfortunately they have no answers for her as far as prognosis, as they do not know origin or if she has disease elsewhere. I have suggested she seek a second opinion of an oncologist. The dog has just not been right/acting herself prior to and since the surgery.\nBefore visiting an Oncologist, it may be worth getting a second opinion of the biopsy by requesting the images from the biopsy plus blood results and x-rays by sending them to PetRays (link below) which offer and Oncology service since you only require another set of eye to go over the test results and images. I am unable to give you any idea about the prognosis due to lack of information, but a regional lymph node aspirate may also be useful. Some of the symptoms are not surprising like eating slowly due to the location of the surgery. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM\nAdd a comment to Lucie's experience\nWas this experience helpful?\nHas Symptoms\nHi,\nLast week, we took our Husky, Mishka to the vet and they found a tumor on her tonsil. They removed the tonsil last week Friday and said that the glands around it are not inflamed. We are still waiting on the results to whether or not she has squamous cell carcinoma. We have researched the disease and the outcome is not very good.\nI was just wandering if the vet said that the glands around the tonsil are not swollen, does that mean there is a chance of it not being this cancer or whether she has it; did we catch it early?\nIf caught early, is it possible for her to have a full recovery with treatment?\nIf the tumour was only unilateral (one side) it is quite likely a squamous cell carcinoma; if both sides were affected to may be lymphosarcoma. Regardless of the type of tumour present, recurrence is unfortunately almost a certainty and Mishka will require regular monitoring for any recurrence in the area. Some tumours spread and others are locally aggressive but recurrence is the common theme; it would be best to wait for the histopathology results. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM\nAdd a comment to Mishka's experience\nWas this experience helpful?\nAdd a comment to Rocco's experience"}
{"text": "I have my daughter to thank for my latest invention. Or rather my daughter’s lack of interest in managing her finances. As she started to earn money as a model we started to question her more about it.\nHaving two financial parents is not easy for a teenager. Her dad tried. He sent her spreadsheets to use that would make the financial statements of a large bank seem simple. I tried. I pestered and nagged her about her income and her somewhat large expenditures. The former financial advisor in me reminded her to save for retirement.\nIt all fell on deaf ears as she texted, facebooked and instagrammed her way through her day.\nSuddenly, I had an epiphany. What if tracking her income and expenses was as easy and fun as tagging her friends in a picture? What if she could do it all on her iphone while she waited at her auditions? I wanted to create a tool that would help her take control of her career and finances.\nSo, I set to work on an app. As you may or may not imagine, developing an app is not as easy as it sounds. One day, I will devote an entire post to it but suffice it to say, I could not have done it all, by myself.\nHere is a brief synopsis of the steps I went through:\nDo a thorough search (or have a lawyer do one) to ensure your name and concept are unique\nRegister an LLC, limited liability corporation – so that all earnings (and losses…) and liability would flow through the company.\nSet up a corporate bank account, to deposit said earnings into. Obtain an Employer Identification Number for the IRS, so aforemetioned earnings can be taxed appropriately.\nFind an amazing app developer to turn your vision into code reality. (I can recommend one if you are interested)\nSource funding for development – creating a sophisticated, complex app takes time and money.\nSpend 5-6 months in development, defining and refining your vision. I think I spent more time with my app developer (in my pyjamas, on skype) than I did with my husband in those 5 months.\nSet up a website to support the app and to help brand your product.\nCreate a social media, networking and marketing plan for the app.\nSubmit to Apple for approval.\nWait.\nGet Approval!\nCelebrate with a glass (or two) of wine and write a blog post!\niModel is now available on itunes. Coming soon, iGig for musicians and iAmNotASalaryMan for freelancers.\n\nAre you kidding me? Maria, this is amazing!\nBy: Shauna Yule Brasseur on January 24, 2013\nat 11:04 pm\nSo proud of you and amazed by what you’ve taken on. Well done!\nBy: Shauna Yule Brasseur on January 24, 2013\nat 11:05 pm\nTHANK-YOU Shauna! It means a lot to have such supportive friends!!\nBy: mariabro on January 24, 2013\nat 11:34 pm\nBrilliant, Maria! And no surprise at all coming from you…:) Love the iAmNotASalaryMan btw….awesome on all fronts…!\nBy: Katherine O'Neil on January 25, 2013\nat 1:33 am\nthanks Katherine! your entrepreneurial spirit is an inspiration. And of course, you know where I came up the with salaryman idea!\nBy: mariabro on January 25, 2013\nat 5:21 am\nWow! I’m totally impressed too! Congratulations!!\nBy: Karen Griswold on January 25, 2013\nat 2:28 am\nthanks Karen! Let’s hope my labor bears some fruit!\nBy: mariabro on January 25, 2013\nat 5:25 am\nWhen’s the launch party? So proud of you!!!\nBy: Lisa Jardine on January 25, 2013\nat 8:43 pm\nThanks Lisa!! How about we throw a party when your book comes out? We can celebrate together!\nBy: mariabro on January 26, 2013\nat 9:31 am\nMaria – I honestly think this is going to take off like gang busters! I love it and know tons of people who can help spread this word….I love iamnotasalaryman that is awesome. Good luck and keep us posted!\nBy: Maia Germain on January 27, 2013\nat 1:09 am\nThanks Maia! I hope so. I owe my investor (my hubby) some profit!\nBy: mariabro on January 27, 2013\nat 1:17 am\nI am happy I can say to you directly – wow!!\nBy: iamthisandthat on February 24, 2013\nat 3:25 am"}
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{"text": "B.Afonso (Zwift)\nBJ Afonso (FaceBook)\nTeams: Team PTz (Zwift),\nBikezone Coimbra\nNationality: Portuguese\nHometown: Mortagua\nBorn: 1976\nHeight: 1,87m\nWeight: 90kg\nResults:\nNo major results 🙂 my best was a 8th Place in a MTB 40K event , that was very bad sinalized and dont know how ,me and 2 friends did a 15km shortcut 🙂 i never been in the Place off event 🙂 🙂 it was 10years ago 🙂\nRace disciplines:\nMountain bike XCM, 24hours events and stage events. Mostly for fun and enjoying friendship. Road Bike Training.\nBackground:\nIm a ex-Rugby player, played from 1993 in University till January 2003 in Portuguese Cup, when get injured in game doing a try for my team.\n3 years of total zero in to sports activities.\nJumped from 93kg to 116kg\ncontrol of clinical trials, case-control studies, series of patients, 80 SDO 52 presented as a secondary diagnosis diabe- true story amoxil Until 20 years ago it was thought that psychological factors were re – 3 times a week), related atthe age and health condition.\n.\nIt was time to do some thing. Started to do Bike to burn calories and lose some weight.\nThats my motivation , to lose some kg, and have some better Fitness scores 🙂\nJust enjoy friendship and riding , not to in scores in MTB yet , maybe next years when reach 40 years and be in Master B class (40-50y)\nScores , in this days , only in zwift."}
{"text": "There’s no question that digital operations are transforming manufacturing. A range of innovations that fall under the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) or Industry 4.0 umbrella all point towards more computer-integrated manufacturing operations or the ‘connected enterprise’.\nSome manufacturers are moving towards varying levels of IT and OT systems integration managed through a centralised platform, but the practicalities of actually achieving IIoT capabilities seems far off for others. Nevertheless, research shows businesses will need to heavily invest in digital technologies over the next five years in order to remain competitive.\nThe common theme? Manufacturing is becoming more connected and centralised. As this connectivity increases, companies must dedicate more resources to data analysis and management.\nWe propose that central management of computer-integrated manufacturing systems is essential. Here's why.\nFirst, it's useful to outline two distinct concepts of what ‘centralised computer-integrated manufacturing operations’ might look like:\n1. The fully integrated operation.\nFully integrated operations are incrementally harnessing IoT technologies through the use of:\n- Integrated architecture and software\n- Connected sensor technologies\n- Powerful data analysis\n- Planning for cloud storage and edge computing solutions – at machine and enterprise level.\n2. The Integrated Manufacturing Operations Centre (IMOC).\nWhile a plant can be fully integrated, the management of each system's data will likely fall under a number of departments and staff. While more data can be gleaned from new systems, there isn’t always time to process and use it to affect change. A central division that’s dedicated to monitoring and analysing plant-wide (or multiple plants’) data may suit some organisations with distributed operations.\nWe call this the Integrated Manufacturing Operations Centre (IMOC). It combines the fully integrated operation with traffic management’s brainchild: a centralised ‘operations centre’ with a dedicated team making collective decisions about the business.\nSee our next blog post: ‘Operations centres: How they’re making manufacturing smarter' for the benefits of a centralised Integrated Manufacturing Operations Centre.\nHere are the 5 benefits of smarter, fully integrated operations:\n1. Bring together siloed information streams for business-wide improvements\nIntegration does what the name suggests: it connects what happens on the shop floor to the enterprise level. The most widely used digital transformation routes are through manufacturing execution systems (MES), dashboards displaying trend data, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) connections to plant floor systems.\nSome business-wide advantages of a connected system:\n- Supply chain: Streamline the business’ supply chain through real-time data. For example, find out how much raw material is used in production or find where time is lost in ordering and receiving parts. Benefits include: making better purchasing decisions, use of automated reordering tools, consolidating order loads, holding less stock on-site, and a Just in Time (JIT) approach to replenishments.\n- Distribution: Integrated distribution systems can talk to production and be informed of delays, output and defects. This results in a more accurate schedule, meaning the business is more likely to achieve customer service KPIs with on-time delivery, in full and as promised.\n- Business-wide decision making: Everyone from executives to maintenance managers should work from one true source of data. Integrated operations allow this through the collation of data sources such as production rates, order fulfilment and output, process data, or components and materials. Plus, time-series data sets can be analysed to uncover patterns and discover trends across the business.\n- Business-wide cost savings: It goes without saying that replacing manual recording with automated data collection eliminates human error, increases the amount of information available for analysis, and can take place in real-time. Additionally, the freed personnel can be reallocated to more productive tasks, such as data analytics and improvement activities.\n2. Improved quality\nManufacturing demands adherence to strict quality standards. But manufacturers can be reactive rather than preventative when it comes to quality management. This is especially true when quality reports are only available the next day, or if the source of product defects can’t be pinpointed along the line.\nFully integrated operations can improve quality through:\n- Faster reactions to defects: quality checks can be conducted live using sensors faster than the line speed. These range from check weighers validating unit quantities, to temperature sensors, x-rays, chemical sample analysis and vision systems.\n- More accuracy: a system that performs quality checks increases the chances of detecting and removing defective products from the line. For example, in a packaging centre, high-speed cameras take photos of jars to ensure they meet the specifications for size and colour, or that label information, such as expiry dates, are correct.\n- Improvements to process to reduce defects: technologies that measure output and production data can pinpoint where defects occur in production and inform change programs.\n3. Machine learning\nGreater integration naturally produces more data, which can be a challenge in itself. It’s one ‘concern’ that as IoT technologies come online we’ll be inundated with more data than we know what to do with.\nLucky for us, advancements in machine learning are taking the pressure off humans.\nCurrently, standard data processing for integrated operations looks like this:\nData collection from machines, production lines and business systems > data conditioning > combination of data from disparate streams > data analysis and modelling from such consolidation > data interpretation and action by humans > repeat.\nSlowly machines are driving more of the data analysis and corrective or preventative actions, so data processing will become more like:\nData collection from machines, production lines and factories > data conditioning > combination of data from disparate streams > data analysis and modelling from such consolidation > data interpretation and action by machines > monitored by humans > repeat.\nMachine learning and Artificial Intelligence technologies can:\n- Analyse data at a rate far beyond that of humans\n- Analyse information that humans don’t have access to or data they wouldn’t consider important\n- Connect seemingly unrelated factors, for example, correlating X and Y event with a certain type of product defect or failure\n- Raise warnings or suggest corrective actions based on complex patterns and predictive models.\n4. Target areas for continuous improvement\nSometimes what seems counterintuitive makes business sense – and the data will prove it.\nAccurate, real-time data from multiple points across the production line can reveal improvement areas. For example, say machine speed is increased from 5500 to 6000 units an hour. Management's happy because they’re making more products in less time. However, the system is recording higher waste output than when the machine was running at 5500. Despite apparently improving efficiency, the profit margin is higher if the machine runs slower. Such insights can only be gleaned from correlating multiple data points in time.\nAdvanced data analytics have fed into continuous improvement programs with impressive results. A top biopharmaceutical company increased yield by more than 50 per cent, with no additional capital expenditure. How? Closely related production activities were clustered and put into one database. Then, advanced analysis pinpointed which process parameters impacted yield and which were interdependent, revealing where changes should be made in the process.\nFinally, an integrated system will bolster predictive and preventative maintenance programs. Integrated systems, for example, can automatically schedule machines for maintenance checks when sensors pick up abnormal heat or friction.\nHaving that data collected and analysed allows the business to make informed decisions based on the interaction of factors rather than on individual factors themselves.\n5. Business-wide visibility\nConsolidation of multiple data sets often gives organisations a clearer picture of the entire operation. In one case, a major supermarket chain consolidated its forecasting, scheduling and traceability data across its meat processing operations. The solution involved a customised pull model that managed raw materials according to store demands. The supermarket chain saved $50 per pallet and increased product shelf life by 1.5 days – all thanks to an integrative approach that used available data to better track products from farm to consumer.\nIf you're a CIO starting to scope your next big digital transformation project, download our free cheat sheet: The opportunities and risks of integrating IT and OT manufacturing systems. It will give you the must-knows before you make your final decision."}
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{"text": "Many people who bought the Cell C speed-stick are now complaining of very slow speeds (see here for one such complaint). Many of those who traded there low speed adsl lines from telkom fro Cell C’s “super fast” internet are now frustrated at the amazing “super slow” speeds they are actually receiving.\nThe Blame Game:\nWho is to blame tho is it Cell C for not advertising sufficiently, that their speeds are not constant and best results can be achieved with in the coverage area ? The South African Advertising Bureau seems to be okay with the ads tho . So then maybe its the consumer’s fault for not educating themselves with the product or is technology letting us down?\nThe Result :\nMany more people have slow internet but at the same time many more South Africans have access to the internet for the first time.\nWhat Do you think ? did you have the same experience, are you planing on buying? let me know drop your comment below, maybe even help others decide…\nPeace – Chadwin Solomon\nPingback: Cell C Internet – A Special Report"}
{"text": "Tuesday, May:\nProud Pappa that you are with those wonderful black and whites. Do you wonder what he thinks when he's looking at those weapons. . . . or is it just another day around the home place for him.\nHe is such a cutie. . . bet he keeps you smiling all the time.\nCiao\ntook the tour a few days ago of your work...very nice...the gnarly tree does something to me, but the real life of your boy makes those pictures priceless...keep up the inspiring work...\nAiyo Dave! You are driving me crazy with all your power shots - love all of them :P\nSicilian, I know exactly what he was thinking, \"I could shoot all the bad guys if I had one of those\"\nHah, well actually, as I took that picture he asked me \"Dad, do they kill people with those?\" I said, \"Yea, sometimes.\" To that, he responded \"Oh, that's to bad.\"\nYeah I suck at punctuation, but i'm learning... hehe.\nMonica, thanks a ton :)\nShionge, Yeah? Kick ass... and thanks for that. I try to get one postable picture every day. Doesn't always happen tho ;)\nI like the way you blur the lines between the human and nature. Maybe you could shoot one where the distinction is barely visible. A shot of Fletcher reflected in water using the same non distinct lines would be cool.\nMy, but he has grown...lovely photos, I especially like the 2nd one. Boy and nature, hand in hand!\nson unas fotos preciosas"}
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{"text": "The liver is considered as a vulnerable site for the cystic lesions. There are many types of tumors that may grow at this specified site of the human body and lead to the poor quality of life in the patients. These all kind of lesions should be investigated separately to provide the accurate diagnosis which differentiates all of them including; simple cysts, degradation of metastatic tumors, hematomas, bilomas, abscesses, polycystic liver disease (PCLD), parasitic disorders, Caroli disorder, and biliary cystadenoma.\nBiliary cystadenoma is as prevalent as 5% to 11% of the cases of liver lesions which is followed by mature autopsy successions and bigger cystic developments.\nWhat is Biliary Cystadenoma?\nBiliary or hepatic cystadenoma is the benign neoplasm of the liver located in the right lobe and mainly imitative from the hepatic epithelium.\nThese cysts mostly appear as multi-ocular but in some cases may grow as uni-ocular lesions. The cystic oculars are majorly surrounded by a thick but smooth stringy capsule. Internally the cysts have many separations as well as a number of papillary projections covered by columnar hepatic epithelia. This epithelium is characterized by the mucous secretions and mainly located at the intraluminal sites. In some cases, this epithelium is further covered by a layer of smooth muscle cells commonly called the compact mesenchymal stroma. This whole body is further covered by a final loose lining of collagen which mainly carries the blood capillaries, bile ducts, and a number of nerves. In these cysts, a pure connection to the hepatic tree is rarely observed. Macroscopically, these may appear as polypoidal tumors.\nThese hepatic cystic lesions may vary in size from 1.5 to 15 cm in diameter and the weight can be estimated as high as 6000 grams.\nApproximately 85% of the cases involve the biliary parenchyma and biliary tract as the most vulnerable site for the adoption of neoplasms. The very first case of biliary cystadenoma was reported in 1892 by a scientist named Keen which majorly accounted for 5% of all the reported hepatic lesions.\nBiliary Cystadenoma Symptoms\nClinically, these hepatic neoplasms may vary in their manifestations which majorly depend upon the size and location of the tumor. Mainly the following signs and symptoms are observed in most of the cases which may include;\n- Severe and frequent pain in the upper right quadrant\n- Obstructive jaundice\n- Tangible hepatic edges or masses\n- Increase in the abdominal circumference (in case of larger tumors)\n- Dyspepsia\n- Anorexia\n- Weight loss is observed in a few cases\n- Frequent nausea and vomiting\nIn many cases a few complications have been observed after the adoption of biliary cystadenoma which may include;\n- Frequent bleeding\n- Rupture\n- Obstructive jaundice\n- Malignant transformation\n- Parasitic infections\n- Outlet obstructionof the gastric region\n- Ascites\n- Inferior vena cava obstruction\nBiliary Cystadenoma Causes\nAccording to many scientific studies it has been observed that these biliary cystadenomas mainly originate from the precursors of the embryonic tissues. It has been examined that the intra-hepatic regions are more vulnerable to this slowly growing tumor in comparison to the extra-hepatic areas.\nIt has been observed that the female population is at more risk for this type of malignant tumors than the male population. It has also been suggested that the chances of growth in the size of these tumors are more in women. The reason for this situation is justified by the explanations of the two factors including; pregnancy and use of oral contraceptives which majorly lead to the high hormonal dependency resulting in the growth of the cyst.\nBiliary Cystadenoma Treatment\nA few medical management procedures for the hepatic cystadenoma have been found but they have not proven their effectiveness in this regard. So in this case, a wise decision is considered helpful which involves the discontinuation of the hormonal treatments until completion of the proper studies of the estrogen and progesterone.\nIn this situation, professionals recommend the surgical removal of the tumor as a treatment of choice to improve the quality of life among patients. Complete removal of the cyst is recommended as it will result in productive outcomes such as the absence of recurrences and malignancies of the tumor. But to follow this procedure a few precautions or guidelines should be kept in mind, including;\n- Complete removal is required in some cases where the growth of the cyst is high and it also has the chances to grow really fast as well as the presence of adenocarcinoma may lead to this choice of treatment.\nIn the case of minor lesions where the cyst is located in the central region and closer to the biliary hilum, professionals may recommend only the enucleation to save the left biliary parenchyma. As the cystadenomas are covered by a dense layer of cells and blunt cutting of this portion will not lead to any leaking or bleeding, so enucleation can be considered as an option."}
{"text": "COWI was appointed by HIE and CML in September to carry out the investigation, which has involved excavation of some of the foundations.\nThey informed the organisations this week that weather, particularly strong winds and cold temperatures, had hampered their progress. While they still aim to share initial findings on 3 December as planned, it could take up to a further two weeks to complete their final report.\nSusan Smith, head of business development at HIE, said:\n“The closure of the funicular, while necessary for safety reason, is causing considerable concern locally among the many businesses who service the snow sports market. The sooner we find out the exact nature of the problem the better for everyone. We will then be able to plan for remedial work to be done to return the funicular to service as soon as possible.”\nIn the meantime, £1m worth of snow making equipment, including a snow making machine and eight snow cannons, is due to arrive at Cairngorm on Tuesday (27 November). The equipment should be fully operational within a week of arriving.\nSnowmaking will guarantee snow on the lower beginner slopes, and enable ski tows to take skiers to the upper slopes when conditions there are good.\nSusan Smith added:\n“The efforts we and other members of the funicular response group are making will ensure the best possible snow sports experience on Cairngorm this winter. Snow making will play a major part in those efforts, along with various promotional activities planned in the coming weeks to promote the Aviemore area, including Cairngorm, as a fantastic destination for visitors.”"}
{"text": "While the battle over file-sharing continues unabated on college campuses across the country, University of Maine officials have offered a new stance: they’re going to protect their own. Federal privacy laws, they say, prevent them from putting record-industry lawyers in touch with 27 students alleged to have illegally downloaded music.\nAs a result, the University of Maine System, comprising seven schools, has joined a small number of other universities who have stood up to the recording industry. Meanwhile, the majority of US schools — such as Ohio University (which is believed to have the largest number of illegal student downloaders) — have caved in to industry pressure, passing along letters from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to students accused of having pirated music.\nIn late March, UMaine notified students that they can pick up RIAA letters sent to the school, if they wish, from an office on campus. Yet the university has refused to tell the RIAA who the students are, citing provisions in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law limiting access to student records.\n“FERPA prohibits us from giving out information about students that would link them to any identification numbers,” says John Diamond, spokesman for the UMaine System. “It is up to the students to decide whether to take advantage of the settlement option put forth by the RIAA in the letters,” he adds.\nIn those letters, students are directed to the Web site p2plawsuits, where they may settle their cases online. Though that settlement fee is unspecified, the RIAA claims it is “generally lower” than the roughly $3000 settlement demand that the association makes in court filings.\nSo far, the RIAA has both won (Elektra vs. Perez) and lost (Elektra vs. Santangelo) court cases taken up against alleged copyright infringers. And, given a recent Wall Street Journal report claiming CD sales are down by 20 percent in the first three months of this year, it seems likely the RIAA will continue to fight against online music sharing.\nBut is the treat of lawsuits an actual deterrent? According to a recent study published in the Journal of Political Economy, there were nearly 10 million simultaneous users on the major peer-to-peer (P2P) networks in 2006. Plus, about 60 million people have accessed P2P networks since their inception.\nStill, there may be hope for an end to this ongoing battle. In the early 20th century, a similar fight raged between songwriters and radio stations that played songs without paying royalties. The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers tried suing the radio stations, but ultimately found middle ground with Voluntary Collective Licensing. As a result, radio stations agreed to pay fees to record companies in exchange for rights to play whatever they liked from their labels.\nThe digital-rights nonprofit Electronic Freedom Foundation (EFF) has suggested a similar measure for people who make music files available on P2P networks. That is, one would pay a small fee to have full access to a label’s catalog, with the option to download and make available any songs. (The EFF suggests $5 per month — significantly less than the cost of a settlement, yet pure profit for the recording label).\nTable of Contents\nCover Archive\nMasthead \| Authors \| Contact us\nSee all articles by:\nEMILY PARKHURST\nAll Slideshows"}
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{"text": "Real Madrid are desperately looking to return to winning ways this season after a disastrous 2018/19 and have set their sights on various top talents across Europe.\nWhile they have signed some top players already, Florentino Perez is in no mood to stop. However, along with the incoming transfers, there are players who could be on their way out of the club and one of them is midfielder Casemiro.\nAccording to reports, Zinedine Zidane doesn’t have the Brazilian in his plans for the next season and hence Madrid are looking to offload him. Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as the favourites for now and are ready to bid €60 million for the defensive midfielder.\nThe same report from Don Balon adds that super agent Jorge Mendes has offered Madrid one of his players in Liverpool star Fabinho. He has previously featured for Real Madrid, back in 2013 when Jose Mourinho gave him his one and only cap for Madrid so far.\nHowever, that could change in the coming days. It all depends on Liverpool’s asking price for the midfielder and how much Madrid receive in the Casemiro deal as well."}
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{"text": "I installed openSUSE 11.4 last week and found that the updater applet isn't doing what it's designed to do: update. It'll tell me that I have 7 updates, I'll click on it, and it'll open a window with more details. The only problem is that when I click apply, it refreshes the repository list and tells me 5 minutes later that I have 7 updates (the same 7 updates). This continues on and on until I eventually run a zypper dup to update. Is anyone else experiencing this or is it just me?\nBookmarks"}
{"text": "A scientific team at Loughborough Universities School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering department have just announced ACCT (Ammonia Creation and Conversion Technology) which could make AdBlue® even more effective in normal use (and here’s why).\nWhen used in a CSR system AdBlue® reduces the amount of (NOx) emissions that are put into the atmosphere. However, the issue the system has is that AdBlue® only functions really well when the exhaust temperatures are over 250ºC.\nThis means that on short trips, commutes or in a construction site situation the temperature doesn’t always get high enough for the AdBlue® to be used efficiently.\nIn tests (currently using HGV diesel engines) the ACCT system was able to increase the temperature range at which SCR systems can operate and the new technology significantly enhanced the existing NOx reduction systems to work at much lower temperatures – as low as 60oC.\nThis means that the NOx reduction system remains active through the whole real world driving conditions, leading to additional reductions in exhaust emissions.\nThe technology developed by the Loughborough team is fully scalable for use in all diesel vehicles and as a result we may see even tighter legislation to further reduce the amount of toxic fumes going into the air in the future.\nTo purchase high quality Wavian Blue AdBlue® click here"}
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{"text": "With an uncertain economy, do we try to be a “jack of all trades” serving any kind of customer we can get or do find a special niche to serve? Is the phrase we coined, “find your niche and scratch it,” still relevant? A recent book by three consultants, Fritz Kroeger, Andrej Vizjak, and Mike Moriarty, with the A.T. Kearney Company, provides a clear answer. Analyzing more than 600,000 companies – 9 out of 10 of today’s businesses from the approximate 3,000 recognized industry sectors – they found only three or four companies in each industry are garnering the markets, are capturing as much as 70% of market share.\nThey predict as many as 90% of today’s businesses will be forced out of business in the next 20 years, but they propose nine strategies small and mid-size businesses can survive by winning in niches. Here are several ways they suggest to pursue the 30% of the market that hasn’t been gobbled up by major corporations:\n- Narrow in on particular customers. Even in today’s economy, some occupations are expected to do well, i.e. registered nurses, dental hygienists, computer software engineers, computer application engineers, veterinarians, medical assistants, network and system administrators, and others in health and technical fields. Targeting your services or products to their needs can be a path to a steady customer base.\n- Focus on local markets where there are customers whose tastes and preferences vary from the standardized offerings of franchises and national chains that duplicate what they sell and how they sell it. By customizing what you do, when you do it, you can reach those with special needs and preferences.\nCooperate with other businesses in a “business consortium.” A group of companies or independent individuals who join together to collectively do such things as marketing and purchasing. Such consortiums can be small or even international like Ace Hardware where small hardware stores pool their purchasing power. This model can work for the creative and technical fields as well for producing products and services. You’ll find these and other strategies in Beating The Global Consolidation Endgame: Nine Strategies For Winning in Niches, published by McGraw Hill. So, yes, it seems it’s still possible to find your niche and scratch it. April, 2009"}
{"text": "Be part of our community & join our international next generation forum now!\nHi all, I am new to the forum.\nI am in the process of opening my distillery here in NJ and had a question about fermenters.\nBecause of the space I have I will be using (3) 100 gallon open top fermenters in a temperature controlled room.\nMy question is do you think I need to have a chilling mechanism or should I be fine due to the small volume.\nThank you guys\nOnce you start pushing above 50g, active cooling becomes beneficial.\nAmbient cooling begins to lose effectiveness, as the surface area, relative to volume, begins to decrease rapidly. This is the point to remember. It’s not about a hot or cool room - although that makes a difference, it’s about the tank losing the ability to lose heat due to the thermal mass. This is even a problem in large fermenters, as the jacket surface area becomes reduced, much lower coolant temps are required to maintain effectiveness.\nKeep in mind the BTU necessary to manage the heat generated due to fermentation is very small relative to the BTU necessary to crash cool mash.\nthank you\nDo you think hdpe plastic 55 gallon barrels would need chilling?\nI use them in the tropics all the time. Ambient temps range from 77-92 giving at 83f most of the time.\nThey don’t need chilling normally beyond the occasional fan, but I do have to choose my yeast wisely.\nHi Fiji, do you use open top or covered?\nHere in Florida, this time of year is is damn near impossible to keep the temps in a 55g barrel under 90F during a furious rum ferment.\nMight try Mike's recirc from bottom to the top idea.\nRon\nI cover loosely to keep stuff out of it but it’s not airlocked.\nI dont do rum and my ferments are not so vigorous but occasionally I do think about cooling beyond a fan. Any larger than 300l and I think I’d be in trouble."}
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{"text": "responsibly with other people\n- Handling controversy and resolving conflict\nIt was the last point that generated the most… controversy (sorry). The idea that the classroom needs to be a homogenous, harmonious, assembly line-like place is outdated and, frankly, delusional. Things will come up that get the students riled up. Many times, that should be the goal; it’s how you handle those situations that can turn a stressful moment into a teachable lesson that advances students’ conative skills.\nControversy vs. conflict\nPeople sometimes (incorrectly) use the terms controversy and conflict interchangeably.\nControversy is simply a disagreement between two parties with incompatible beliefs. Frankly, a world without controversy would be incredibly boring and wouldn’t advance very far. Some lessons call for controversy.\nConflict is the active effort of one person to obstruct another from achieving goals. Conflicts can take many forms in the classroom, and unless they’re quickly resolved through negotiation, they can become toxic. Although conflict isn’t desired in the classroom in any context, the ability to resolve conflict it is still a desired conative skill.\nHandling controversy and conflict\nHandling controversy and conflict in the classroom requires another conative skill: the ability to take varying perspectives on an issue.\nControversy and conflict appear in the classroom in various forms. During a class discussion, group project, or other official class business, students sometimes butt heads in the name of furthering their learning, not realizing that they share the same goals. These situations are full of teachable moments and should be treated as such.\nOther instances, such as controversy and conflict stemming from gossip and personal affairs, can be a little trickier. Frankly, you shouldn’t spend a lot of class time resolving these issues. They shouldn’t even be in your domain, but we all know that things from lunch can spill over. There are few teachable moments here; the goal is to diffuse the situation enough so you can move forward with your plans.\nFor controversies, the goal shouldn’t be resolution, but rather a mutual understanding. You aren’t going to solve controversial issues like abortion, marriage rights, or gun control in your classroom. But a victory can be declared when both sides can see the perspective of the other and honor every student’s right to his or her perspective, recognizing that it doesn’t mean they can’t work together on other things. Articulating those perspectives can also work in communication skills that actually do appear in most English language arts standards.\nConflict also requires the ability to see other perspectives. Without that, any resolution efforts will be for naught. There is a systematic way of moving through issues that can broaden the conative skills of the students in question. They need to answer the following questions, in order:\n- What is getting in the way of your progress?\n- Why do you think the way you do?\n- What are your reasons for your goals?\n- What is their perspective and goals?\n- Is there a way to achieve everyone’s goal?\nNext week: Formative Assessment Strategies Without the Awkwardness\nWant to go into even more depth with standards-based lesson planning and cognitively complex tasks? Check out the Learning Sciences International bookstore for resources that help educators make the critical instructional shift required by rigorous standards.\n"}
{"text": "'Ofidians Manifest' slippes løs 3. mai.\nKort tid til bandet slipper nytt album.\n***\nNyhet fra 28.11.18:\nSjekk cover og trackliste her.\nHexed kommer via Nuclear Blast på selveste kvinnedagen, 8. mars. Og hva du kan forvente deg? Sjefen sjøl, Alexi Laiho, kommenterte følgende:\n\" sier han og ler.\nBassist Henkka legger til: \"For me, it has always been very hard to describe our new music..\"\nChildren Of Bodom@Facebook\nTracklist:\nBandbilde, fotograf: Ukjent"}
{"text": "This could be a reflection on the technical competence of the average purchaser of today’s function-packed smartphones. Or it could be that retailers and manufacturers aren’t doing enough to explain how new handsets operate.In short: either the users are too dumb for today's multi-multi-tasking smartphones, or they don't get enough training. I find this line of reasoning tricky, as it points to only one alleged source of the problems: the lack of technical savvyness of the user (more instructions means fixing that lack). The article fails to mention the other (real) source of the problem; the one that you can change without expensive user training: the unusable handset and its configuration. As Dave Gustafson of unpressablebuttons pointed out, what's new about the iPhone are not the features, but it's that you (Mr. or Mrs. Average User) can actually get these features to work. Something that some CEOs still fail to notice. If Sprint wants to solve the root cause of this problem, it should require its handset suppliers to deliver smartphones that make the users feel smart, instead of handsets that outsmart its users. Then, in addition Sprint could take care that configuring the phones to work on their network would become easier, which is what the Ready Now program is about.\n0 reactions:"}
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{"text": "As expected, Republicans maintained their firm hold over state government today as Justin Wilson was reelected for a second term as the state’s comptroller, and David H. Lillard was also sworn in for a second time as Tennessee state treasurer.\nNeither faced an opposing candidate in the joint session of the General Assembly.\n“We have a lot of work to do,” Wilson said in his brief address to the joint session.\nWilson recently told TNReport that the overriding concern facing his office is ensuring government “integrity” in Tennessee.\n“That is the principle issue, and the one we are most concerned about,” Wilson said.\nLillard focused on the economic crisis in his address, and said that his mission in the Treasury Department was to “work as hard as we possibly can to serve Tennesseans in these times that are trying for many of our citizens.”"}
{"text": "Winners of IIFA 2011 Awards\nThe 2011 IIFA Awards were handed out in Toronto. The city quite literally went nuts. People fainted, the carpet was green instead of red and some of the most beautiful and talented people in the world danced and sung their hearts showing why the charm of Indian Cinema is now seeping throughout the world.\nHere is the full awards list:\n"}
{"text": "Discussion in 'BlackHat Lounge' started by DavidBh, Mar 6, 2013.\nCan anyone tell me how to get a Prepaid 'Credit Card' in the US?\n[Update] Please tell me offline stores or online both. Also I need Credit cards and not Debit Card.\nJust buy them as vcc from a seller on bhw, search vcc\nwalmart.com\nThis works also, you just need one with a balance.\nWalmart and just about any drug store sells them. Walmart has a new type of bank account called Bluebird. It has a Visa debit card attached.\nActually I need a Prepaid Credit card. Some websites do not accept Debit Cards as they do not an address associated with them\ntry wal mart.com or find a reseller on here\nActually I did..You get these Vanilla branded Debit Cards. They are no good at file hosting and other sites.\nnope\nthe debit cards (where a bank account is attached) needs to be verified with an SSN in the USA since it's a bank account\nif you buy one from walmart.com, like a vanilla visa gift card, it will be accepted as a credit card, you just need to edit the zip code\nso will resellers on here\neven if you could get a debit card, hosting sites will accept the payment all the same\nIm not really fan of using prepaid cards. There are so many disadvantage of using the card. Most money transaction today is done electronically or with plastic. Therefore, some feel that paying a kid's allowance on a prepaid debit card is a practical to teach them how cash works today. However, others see more difficulties with the cards than advantages, and that those lessons could be taught in more effective ways. Source of article: personalmoneynetwork about Prepaid debit cards for kids.\nYou can use Google to find the best prepaid card.\nOr go to Walmart they have couple of options such as\nWalmart Money Card\nAnd Other\nGood luck\nSeparate names with a comma."}
{"text": "Sometimes, properly conducted focus group research can provide a useful data point when evaluating brand name candidates. On the other hand, ill-conceived research may torpedo your best ideas and lead you to a name that’s bland at best. So how do you know when a focus group is a good idea? And how do you structure it to make sure the results are useful rather than misleading? In this 6-minute video, Catchword partner and linguistics expert Laurel Sutton covers some of the basic do’s and don’ts of focus group research, and discusses:\n- what sorts of information focus group research can help you unearth\n- when to use qualitative or quantitative research\n- how to structure focus group questions\n- why you shouldn’t let a focus group pick your brand name for you\n- which question you should never ask a focus group\nWhether you’re thinking about using focus group research for the first time—or just want to make sure you’re using it as effectively as you can—this video is a useful overview."}
{"text": "Recent Comments\n- 6 months ago New job in nor cal.\n- 6 months ago Great app.\n- 6 months ago In my dock now!\n- 8 months ago Voila is the king here. I have it.\n- 8 months ago I would say return them until proper support comes.\n- 8 months ago Many good apps in the MAS. NoteLedge is a new one.\n- 8 months ago I love it.\n- 8 months ago Great news.\n- 9 months ago Using Airmail, the geek in me needs a more diverse and less cluttered E-Mail client. Mail Pilot would fill this gap....\n- 1 year ago Wonderful contest! Thank you.\nHistory\n- Member for\n- 1 year 9 months"}
{"text": "The tragedy of no more blue balls\nWednesday, November 3, 2004 by Unknown\nFrom spring of 2003 until my graduation in May 2006, I wrote many articles for several sections of my college newspaper, the Los Angeles Loyolan. Here's one of my Opinion articles.\nThe tragedy of no more blue balls[Los Angeles Loyolan web site does not have archives available this far back.]\nMark J. Lehman\nAssistant A & E Editor\nOriginally published November 3, 2004\nLMU’s gymnasium and fitness center has just about anything in a modern gym that any student could want or need. For the bodybuilders, a wide array of weights, barbells and medicine balls. For the flexible folk, an eclectic assortment of yoga and pilates classes. For the sports stars, a large pool to do laps or play water polo, or a large basketball area and multi-purpose sports court, not to mention the popular intramural leagues. And for those lucky enough to know about them, two racquetball courts hidden deep in the bowels of Gersten Pavilion.\nUnfortunately for the attendees of this fine institution, one of LMU’s best kept secrets has been secretly taken out of existence.\nAnd for what, you ask? What could be more important than a rousing game of racquetball on a crisp November day? Why, more sports offices, of course!\nThis is what the administration at Gersten Pavilion says, at least. And while it might seem easy to point the finger at them, I’m certain it extends deeper, to some sort of budget cut or funding proposal rejection, forcing the sports people to colonize the wonderful yet relatively unknown courts. However, just because most students do not know about this special privilege afforded them, does this mean it is acceptable or reasonable to take this haven away from the students? To draw an analogy, if you possessed a bank account with $100 in deposits and you did not know about it, does that make it tolerable for someone to steal your $100? Clearly, the answer is “No!”\nThe first problem with this situation is simply the lack of awareness of the existence of these beautiful courts. Nowhere in the gym is there any sort of sign or reference to playing racquetball for free right here on this very campus. Walking through Burns Rec, I see not one poster or flyer proclaiming “Come enjoy a fast-paced game of intense, fat-burning racquetball—guaranteed to raise your heart rate as well as your level of happiness!” I ask the administration—if these racquetball courts are for the students, then why doesn’t anyone know anything about them? Even the employees at the Rec Center, when I have gone to borrow a racquet and a ball, often have to be shown where to find the equipment either by myself or by their manager. This is absolutely preposterous, and more than likely a major factor in the shutting down of the courts.\nA second major issue I have is with the decision to simply abandon the courts and surrender them to the expansion of the sports offices. While I do not presume to say that sports offices are not important and that they should not be expanded, my main issue with this comes on the coattails of the recent news story about LMU’s brand new state-of-the-art fingerprinting technology for Burns Rec. As if this wasn’t enough of a colossal waste of money (not to mention ridiculous to have the system in place only at the Rec Center and only as a backup if you forgot your OneCard), it also took away funding which could more effectively have been spent in perhaps building some temporary sports offices or something to that effect. Certainly there could have been some way around this if only it had been thought through.\nWith all the hoopla over the election and the presidential race, it’s easy to dismiss this racquetball court crisis as something about which none should fret. I urge you, however, to take action. This, fellow students, is a matter of grave importance; an issue that affects us all, mentally, physically, spiritually and sometimes metaphysically. Each one of us needs to voice his or her opinion by marching right into Gersten Pavilion, going up the stairs to the sports offices, and telling them loudly, clearly and succinctly “Maybe I don’t play racquetball, but it’d still be darn nice if I could!”\nThe world, and LMU, would be a better place for it."}
{"text": "Deadline Here to Apply to Take Binghamton Police Exam\nThe deadline to apply to take the Binghamton Police Officer exam is hours away.\nThe window to file an application to take the police exam closes at 4:45 p.m. July 31. For information on who qualifies and other details prospective candidates can call (607) 772-7089 or go online at. You can also go to the City website:.\nThe competitive examination will be held Saturday morning, September 14 at the East Middle School.\nThe minimum salary is set at $45,073 per year.\nThere fee of $25 is required for each exam but the fee could be waived for certain applicants like current City of Binghamton employees. There is also consideration for those with military experience. Contact the City for information."}
{"text": "\nHalf Term Rugby Camp\nJunior Match Reports\nPrevious Years Reports\nJunior Colts\nUnder 15's\nUnder 12's\nUnder 11's\nUnder 14's\nUnder 13's\nJunior Colts 2007/8\nPage Last Updated: 28/02/2008\nPage Published By: Mark Turner\nSunday 24th February 2008\nBolton U17 Colts 0 Kirkby Lonsdale 5\nIn their final league game of the season, Bolton just couldn't put points on the board in this bruising encounter\nagainst their Cumbrian opposition. A solitary try was enough to give Kirkby the win and to finish the league in\nthe position above Bolton on points difference. Their final League position determines that Bolton will go thru into the First round of the Colts Plate competition with a Home game against the winners of Manchester vs Sedgley Park\nBolton v Eccles colts\nThe game started off with both teams trying to make the mark on the game from the first minute,we contained\ntheir pressure and they contained our pressure.From the first scrum with the new lads John and Jack and one of\nthe under 16s Nick did well in the first scrum, then the forwards started to play,winning lineouts and rucks and\nmauls which made the job easier for the backs.Three quarters into the game of the first half we started to run in\ntrys for fun and the new prop came off with a hurt arm, but in the wings we had a very good under 16s player to\nstep in Scott knibb. Half time was upon us and the coaches and manager told the lads to keep the pressure on.\nThe three subs came on at half time Hector,Will and Mason which made no difference to the game as we\ncarried on playing like we had done in the first half.Mason took a bad knock to his nose and had to come off and\nthe good spirits in the Eccles lads\nkept playing throughout the game no matter what came their way.\nThe man of the match was awarded to Dave Cryer and the coaches player of the game went to Jack Cosgrove\nthe final score was Bolton 47 Eccles 0\nKirby Lonsdale v Bolton\nAfter the big win from last week 66-0 at home,the lads kept their performance up to the standard of the big win\nfrom last week.The score was Kirby Lonsdale 10 Bolton 35.Besides not having a front row the new prop\nLawrence the steam train was the man of the match as well and the rest of the lads played out of their skin\ndefending and attacking with 3 tries from Nick Brian Habana,and no disrespect to Kirby Lonsdale who put up a\ngreat performance\nSunday 9th September 2007 Bolton Colts 10 v Sedgley Park 5\nBolton started the game as though they had just got out of bed,once the players had woke up they started to play exciting rugby.\nThe game turned out to be a heavily fought match with the forwards, Bolton got a penalty in front of the posts which Andy Crimmins\nkicked through for 3 points.\nSedgley Park was stern opposition in the first half.\nHalf time came and we made a few changes bringing on Scott Knibb and Nick Grimshaw from the under 16s.\nBolton had a ruck just on the halfway line which Andy Crimmins gave a quick ball to Alastair Harrison which he then punted over the top of\ntheir backs and ran on to the ball again and scored a try.\nAndy Crimmins then converted it to make the score 10-0. Bolton spent three quarters of the game in the Sedgley half, and then Bolton went\nto sleep again and let the opposition score a try which they didn't convert. Bolton fought heavily again trying to score a try and keep the\npressure on .\nCoach Moss then made the last substitution taking Will Murphy off and putting Lawrence Dalton the new player on and he made a crucial\ntackle within the first few minutes and the game then ended with Bolton winning Sedgley Park 10-5.\nAn excellent first win against local rivals."}
{"text": "Oleksiy Radynski, The Film of Kyiv\nJuly 18, 2019, 9pm\n224 Greene Avenue\nNew York, NY 11238\nUSA\nJoin us at Bar Laika for a screening of Oleksiy Radynski's The Film of Kyiv, followed by Q&A with the artist.\nThe Film of Kyiv (2017-2019) is a long-term episodic series formed around filmed observations of architectural locations and urban spaces in Kyiv, Ukraine. While the sites chosen by the filmmaker appear heterogeneous, the subjects in question are points of transition where capital and urban forms overlap in complex webs of past, present, and future. Through filmed observations of (and occasional interventions into) the city space, the ideological challenges that contemporary urban space faces are examined first-hand. The screening at Bar Laika will feature the first and the third instalments in the series.\nOleksiy Radynski is a filmmaker and writer based in Kyiv, Ukraine. His films have been screened at Oberhausen International Short Film Festival, the Institute for Contemporary Arts in London, S A V V Y Contemporary (Berlin), and other venues. His texts have been published in various anthologies and in e-flux journal.\nFor more information, contact laika@e-flux.com."}
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{"text": "Jon Rafman is a photographer who does some of his hunting and gathering on Google Street View. Here are some of his selections therefrom, which exemplify his consummate taste.\nJon Rafman is a photographer who does some of his hunting and gathering on Google Street View. Here are some of his selections therefrom, which exemplify his consummate taste.\nFor the rookies’ first project, here are some unique solutions to the prompt of describing a space.\n“For a knowledge of intimacy, localization in the spaces of our intimacy is more urgent than determination of dates.”\nGaston Bachelard, The Poetics of Space\nFrom the Los Angeles Times Review of Books: “Ontologically speaking, there are few squirmier genre descriptors than ‘indie,’ that colloquial shortening of ‘independent’.”\nThis is the beginning of a (poorly-punctuated) review by Jesse Jarnow of Always In Trouble, an account of the 1960s-70s record label ESP-Disk, by Jason Weiss.\nRead it all:\nEarl Lavon Freeman, Sr.\n1923-2012\nThe Later Von:–l0&feature=related\n…and"}
{"text": "Let no one say that Jesus is ever a selfish lover!\n19 Littlegrey Comments:\nNika , i get more respect for you every day.\nThat being said , im an atheist but i know a few things too.\nThe bible states that any human being is a child of god , regardless of ones religion.\nThe only way of being and Antichrist is being in a cult of some kind that warships the devil.\nEven Hitler thought he did his Christian duty ... in one way or another. (Yeah i know .. godwins law.)\nOh for the love of jesusaurus rex:\na) felis didn't mention antichrist, he mentioned Leviathan- sea demon, one of the princes of hell, gatekeeper.\nb) antichrist is NOT every non-christian no matter how appropriate it sounds from the semantic aspect. Antichrist is anti- messiah (his antipode), a leader that will deceive the masses by resembling christ but will not provide salvation.\nBeing a Christian, all I feel towards this is insulted...\nFelis, as for the Antichrist, its just anyone who rebukes him. Not a demon prince (as cool as that sounds). So any non Christians are by definition the Antichrist.\nYea it looked more sexual than Flintstone-like to me. A Jesus-gasm.\nAybabtu that was an awesome comment, if only this group of retards would accept the fact that religion was created to give people false hope in their time of need.\ndo you feel that? is it a hand? does it burn or is it just hand?\nit is just me or was that guy just saying that jesus has a hand that gives u STDs?\nFOR THE LOVE OF GOD ALMOST EVERY PROVEN SCIENTIFIC FACT ON THE SUBJECT PROVES THAT THERE IS NO GOD!!!!! and yet this keeps happining...\nYoure right but the sad thing , its gonna keep happening..\nNext time you watch commercials (do it for once) take a little time to think about what you ACTUALLY NEED and not what they lead you to believe you need.\nI think if your conclusion is more than 10% youve counted wrong.\nHmm, I agree felis. As an (non-crazy) English christian, this is almost embarrassing. It is a little sleazy. me...\nSeriously.... WTF was that?!\nWait.. What!?\nOkay, I'm a christian but I've never seen anything like that. lol on Dutchies comment.\nThese are the people who make up the 25% of America that will always believe in the absurd like Obama is the Antichrist and was not born in the US, and whats more scary is they are allowed to vote!\n\"Hi Jesus, I'm Chris Hansen. Why don't you have a seat right over there...\"\nMan us atheists have it all wrong i guess\nThat was the hornyest reaction on jesus ive ever seen..\nThen I Jeezus in my pants.\nHaha. Bam Bam Bam!! -"}
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{"text": "DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER Date : 10/06/2004 Duedate: 10/19/2004 ARVAT ARENA DM-32 TURN-482 This Weeks Top Honors THE DUELMASTER IS PRIVATE PROPERTY CALL THE PRIEST (344) (32-4029) [14-6-1,127] Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader PRIVATE PROPERTY ARGONAUT CALL THE PRIEST (344) BLITZKRIEG II (354) (32-4029) [14-6-1,127] (32-4135) [6-2-0,65] Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite PRIVATE PROPERTY PRIVATE PROPERTY CALL THE PRIEST (344) CALL THE PRIEST (344) (32-4029) [14-6-1,127] (32-4029) [14-6-1,127] THE CURRENT TOP TEAM CALL THE PRIEST (344) TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team 1. BLITZKRIEG II (354) 55 2. CALL THE PRIEST (344) 38 CALL THE PRIEST (344) 3. SARATOGA GLORY (352) 0 Unchartered Team 4. DEVIL ADVOCATES (105) 0 5. FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288) -55 BLITZKRIEG II (354) The Top Teams Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K 1- 1 SARATOGA GLORY (352) 77 25 8 75.5 1/ 1 CALL THE PRIEST (344) 11 2 0 2/ 2 CALL THE PRIEST (344) 75 36 4 67.6 2/ 2 FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288) 5 10 0 3- 3 DEVIL ADVOCATES (105) 739 438 39 62.8 3/ 0BLITZKRIEG II (354) 3 0 0 4/ 0BLITZKRIEG II (354) 20 12 1 62.5 4- 3 SARATOGA GLORY (352) 2 2 0 5/ 4 FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288) 312 443 10 41.3 5- 4 DEVIL ADVOCATES (105) 1 0 0 '*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn (###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank SPY REPORT Thankyouthankyou. It's great for me, The Unknown Spymaster to be back in ARVAT. Hope you enjoy the show. Oh, who am I kidding? I already got paid! Hey everybody, watch out for DESERT FOX, who flew up 29 points in the rankings after mashing LITTLE RAINBOW like a melon. Keep your eye on this guy. Ya know, some days it doesn't pay to walk out on the sands. LITTLE RAINBOW was beat by DESERT FOX and drops 26 points. Well, everybody's pal STARBREAKER moved his record to 17-2-1 by defeating M. CHARDINEE in the Duelmaster's Title Bout and gaining 4 recognition points. Advice to bashers--never force anything, just get a bigger halberd! Here is other news that is of note. Did you hear that SARATOGA GLORY was most avoided team this week? Well, knowing the personal hygiene of SARATOGA GLORY's warriors, I'm not surprised! Okay, so I may not be funny, but catch CALL THE PRIEST's act in the arena. Those acrobats seem to be fairly deft at running from SARATOGA GLORY. Well dang howdy, but if challenges were votes, BASKERVOLE would be president. Although it may be a contest he doesn't want to win. In a touching display by a 'touched' warrior, KILLING MACHINE went after BASKERVOLE, who was higher by 24 points. Well, when the dust settled, KILLING MACHINE subdued BASKERVOLE.V PRIVATE PROPERTY 4029 14 6 1 127 CALL THE PRIEST (344) CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME ) -MAY FISTAFOLES 3852 19 15 1 82 DEVIL ADVOCATES (105) -LIL ETH 4093 14 7 2 79 DEVIL ADVOCATES (105) KILLING MACHINE 4139 8 2 0 77 CALL THE PRIEST (344) -DIETER KWAN 4092 14 8 0 75 DEVIL ADVOCATES (105) BASKERVOLE 4071 14 33 0 75 FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288) -TIA M. ATT 4095 12 8 3 75 DEVIL ADVOCATES (105) CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME ARGONAUT 4135 6 2 0 65 BLITZKRIEG II (354) -TAD DEVILLE 4140 9 2 0 59 DEVIL ADVOCATES (105) ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME DESERT FOX 4131 4 4 1 53 BLITZKRIEG II (354) BOATMAN KU 4130 9 10 1 44 FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288) NAUTILUS 4134 6 2 0 44 BLITZKRIEG II (354) LOGGERHEAD 4149 5 2 0 38 FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288) TASSALTER 4112 5 19 0 34 FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288) CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME LITTLE RAINBOW 4146 7 3 0 29 FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288) -LOGGERHEAD 4133 2 2 0 28 BLITZKRIEG II (354) INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME -DAHLGREN 4132 2 2 0 23 BLITZKRIEG II (354) ELECTRIC EYE 4156 1 0 0 13 CALL THE PRIEST (344) -BEFORE THE DAWN 4148 1 0 0 13 CALL THE PRIEST (344) -OMEGA CODE 4155 1 0 0 3 SARATOGA GLORY (352) '-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn. THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge? PERSONAL ADS Private Property -- \"Arvat equals avoid\"? I didn't know that. -- Baskervole P.S. Are you still a private because if you were promoted you'd lose your property? It's rotten what they'll do, isn't it? Imagine, taking your property away in exchange for a stripe on your sleeve--what if you'd rather have polka dots! Mahmartol, a Userous Merchant by trade, and I don't care what you say about your interest rates -- You sure look like a Karnhorn to me! -- Loggerhead P.S. I don't know about Ferencians and Serevadans. Never met any, to know it. But I bet you're all a lot alike. After all, you said yourself that you all LOOK alike, and seeing is believing, isn't it? Killing Machine -- Whew! Glad you didn't push it to the limit today, as I still have a couple of payments to make on my armor. -- Tassalter P.S. Oh...I get it. As soon as I finish paying off the armor, it disintegrates and THEN I get killed.... Mahmartol -- What, again? You standbys have it rough, coming out to fight more than once in the day. Or are you a DIFFERENT Userous Merchant? Whatever, take that, and that! -- Little Rainbow Dangerous Criminal, sir -- (bowing slightly) A worthy effort, but you are not of the figure for a fisherman. Too tall. I respectfully suggest you find other work. -- Boatman Ku The criminal opportunities are limited too. -- Ed. KILLING MACHINE bested BASKERVOLE in a crowd pleasing 1 minute Challenge fight. STARBREAKER vanquished M. CHARDINEE in a 1 minute uneven battle. PRIVATE PROPERTY savagely defeated VETERAN MERCENARY in a 2 minute Title fight. BOATMAN KU was devastated by ARGONAUT in a exciting 1 minute bloody one-sided fight. TASSALTER was devastated by NAUTILUS in a 1 minute one-sided duel. LITTLE RAINBOW was devastated by DESERT FOX in a 1 minute mismatched match. LOGGERHEAD slimly lost to AMBITIOUS GUARD in a 2 minute fight. ELECTRIC EYE handily defeated MORDANT DESERTER in a 1 minute uneven melee. BATTLE REPORT MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS \|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT\| \|PARRY-LUNGE 2 AIMED BLOW 11 - 1 - 0 92 \| \|SLASHING ATTACK 2 STRIKING ATTACK 8 - 1 - 1 89 \| \|BASHING ATTACK 2 SLASHING ATTACK 9 - 2 - 1 82 \| \|PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 TOTAL PARRY 6 - 2 - 0 75 \| \|AIMED BLOW 1 LUNGING ATTACK 9 - 5 - 0 64 \| \|LUNGING ATTACK 1 PARRY-LUNGE 6 - 4 - 1 60 \| \|PARRY-STRIKE 1 WALL OF STEEL 9 - 7 - 0 56 \| \|TOTAL PARRY 1 BASHING ATTACK 8 - 8 - 0 50 \| \|STRIKING ATTACK 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 9 - 11 - 0 45 \| \|WALL OF STEEL 0 PARRY-STRIKE 4 - 6 - 0 40 \| Turn 482 was great if you Not so great if you used The fighting styles of the used the fighting styles: the fighting styles: top eleven warriors are: AIMED BLOW 1 - 0 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 3 WALL OF STEEL PARRY-LUNGE 2 - 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 2 2 AIMED BLOW LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 0 2 LUNGING ATTACK SLASHING ATTACK 2 - 0 TOTAL PARRY 0 - 1 1 BASHING ATTACK BASHING ATTACK 1 - 1 WALL OF STEEL 0 - 0 1 SLASHING ATTACK 1 PARRY-LUNGE 1 PARRY-STRIKE TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME BASHING ATTACK PRIVATE PROPERTY 4029 14 6 1 127 CALL THE PRIEST (344) AIMED BLOW KILLING MACHINE 4139 8 2 0 77 CALL THE PRIEST (344) LUNGING ATTACK ARGONAUT 4135 6 2 0 65 BLITZKRIEG II (354) PARRY-LUNGE NAUTILUS 4134 6 2 0 44 BLITZKRIEG II (354) TOTAL PARRY LOGGERHEAD 4149 5 2 0 38 FISHERMAN'S WHARF (288) Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above. The overall popularity leader is PRIVATE PROPERTY 4029. The most popular warrior this turn was PRIVATE PROPERTY 4029. The ten other most popular fighters were KILLING MACHINE 4139, ARGONAUT 4135, DESERT FOX 4131, ELECTRIC EYE 4156, NAUTILUS 4134, BASKERVOLE 4071, BOATMAN KU 4130, TASSALTER 4112, LITTLE RAINBOW 4146, and LOGGERHEAD 4149. The least popular fighter this week was LOGGERHEAD 4149. The other ten least popular fighters were LITTLE RAINBOW 4146, TASSALTER 4112, BOATMAN KU 4130, BASKERVOLE 4071, NAUTILUS 4134, ELECTRIC EYE 4156, DESERT FOX 4131, ARGONAUT 4135, KILLING MACHINE 4139, and PRIVATE PROPERTY 4029. The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn: PRIVATE PROPERTY (32-4029) CALL THE PRIEST (344) The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn: STARBREAKER (32-4039) CALL THE PRIEST (344)"}
{"text": "During 1986-1989, diagnostic fibre optic bronchoscopy (FOB) was performed in local anaesthesia in 1144 consecutive patients. Of these, 405 (35%) patients, median age 59 years, had transbronchial lung biopsy (TBB) performed under fluoroscopic guidance; 47 patients had a rebronchoscopy, i.e. in total 452 FOB were evaluated. The indication for TBB was localized pulmonary lesions in 279 (69%) patients, and diffuse pulmonary lesions in 126 (31%) patients. Localized lesions: TBB yielded a clinically relevant diagnosis in 55.2% of the patients. Of the 110 patients with malignancy, the overall diagnostic strength was 45.5%. Of the 159 patients with non-malignant lesions, 65.4% were diagnosed by TBB. The diagnostic yield increased with the number of biopsy specimens (< or = 4 biopsies, 52%; > 4 biopsies, 70%. P < 0.05). In 155 patients with well defined, circumscribed lesions, the diagnostic yield of TBB increased with the size of the lesion (< 31 mm, 47%; 31-60 mm, 54%; > 60 mm, 60%, P = 0.09), and decreased with the distance of the lesion from the main carina < 61 mm, 70%; 61-100 mm, 52%; > 100 mm, 40% P < 0.02). Diffuse lesions: TBB yielded a clinically relevant diagnosis in 66.7% of the patients. Of the 15 patients with malignancy, 73.3% were diagnosed by TBB. Of the 93 patients with non-malignant lesions, 78.5% were diagnosed by TBB. The diagnostic yield showed a trend to increase with the number of biopsy specimens (< or = 4 biopsies, 65%; > 4 biopsies, 71%, P = 0.11).(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)"}
{"text": "We are aware that there are players with certain devices who are having trouble logging into the game.\nWe have now fixed these issues and we will be submitting a new version of the app to the App Store.\nAs soon as this new version is available to download we will post an announcement.\nThank you for your patience during this time, and we apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.\nNow I can get to the page to select a world(now all world are down). Before I couldn’t get this far. Just providing log on problem feedback on my iPhone 4\nSame here\nI have the same problem on my iPhone 4 too\nYou restarted world servers, I can tell cause I can no longer log on to see them. Same as before. get to log on screen, try to log on and the app dumps to iphone screen.\nAm just like his problem ^^^^^^ but on my ipad mini IOS 6.1.3\nID: Brissbane , cannot log in with iPad mini,\niPad and iphone4 are ok .\nMy iPhone 4 still won’t work\nCurrently, on my iPad 2, i am unable to get to the world select screen or onto my character list, stuck in the main login screen. Im excited for the update and cannot wait to be able to play again, i hope the issues are fixed in a timely manner and appreciate the work you guys have done with this amazing game o(^▽^)o\nContinue button not available…when press login, just kicked out ….\nYea same here\nEmail add changed for id Brissbane in case I need email support …\nOnly iPad mini has problem for log in.\niPhone 4 still does\nHopefully they will release this update very soon because I cannot get into it. Keeps crashing when I push continue or log in on my iPad 2. Can’t wait to get back to playing soon!\nIt will say connecting and then cansel the app\nI’ve gotten that far but I press on my world an it just goes black brings me back to my home screen wtf\nPlease try to do it fast am bord waiting!!!!\nPlease download it on App Store as fast as you can am very bored!!\nI can’t login still. It crashes everytime. Ipad 2. iOS 6.\nHello my account at Celtic Heroes does not work if I enter the wrong code still in my name on Celtic Heroes “noobinatorboy” Is this a bugg or is it just my iPod (4G) Help me to get my account back send the new code to: “Bugra_akdag@hotmail.com”\nHelp get me. Asap my acount back soon\nThanks for your help.\n-Noobinatorboy (Bugra Akdag)\nCold sweats… Shaking… Trying to log in every hour or so!!! Need Celtic Heroes!!! Going through withdrawal!!! Please hurry I need my fix!!\nLost game with update. Then realized didn’t know password. Tried creating new account to log on and contact support about password. Can’t log on, even if i could still need password for old account so i can use my old character. Help!\nSend email to support@onethumbmobile.com\nAnd tell them ur problem there\nEach time i try to log on it kicks me out if the game\nSo…about how long is that gonna be take if yall doing “fast-track”?…cuz in apple will take about 7+ days…\nIt was working on iPad mini yesterday and today, but cannot log in now….kicked out again…\nDoes anyone know a secret to log on on iPhone 4\nJust message me\nWhen is the freaking update going 2 come out i cant wait any longer\nShhhh… Im being patient…… @_@ …………………muffin fart……\nYeah the wait has taken a toll on my sanity, would anyone like to donate gold to the insane asylum on Rosemerta? (probably misspelling the server name there) arming the insane with deadly swords and bows never had any negative effects before.\nYou know, i kinda wonder who reads these, because it requires moderation before becoming a public post. In which case i hope the moderator is having a lovely day.\nJust pathetic, why did apple accept an incomplete beta?\nThe frustration from not being able to play is bs, why do i pay for stuff like this to happen?\nIs it a problem with ios 6? Many problems from that ios it seems, thank you for your rush to fix problem, but it shouldn’t have happen.\nthe game crashes when i try to log on\nLol log in glitch, isnt this more important to fix than patching? I know your submitted to apple but isnt there something u can patch to fix problem?\nWhen is the update coming so I can log in on iPhone 4?\nDoes anyone know when it will be released to fix these problems?\nI still can’t log in and it is really bugging me. Cant wait until the update! Thanks for working on it though cause I am behind.\n… Still waiting\nPlz freakin hurry before i Lose my head its been a week i cant make a. App but i know u can fix that problem faster then a freakin up date\nsame just on my ipod its stupid\nipad2 – 100% , iphone4-100% , but ipad mini 1-2% if i delete cookies etc, try to login 50times, may login. once logout, again 1-2% to login.\nformat n re down loading, if not work, i think maybe i got faulty ipadmini…going to appleshop to change new one.\nchanged new id, new payment , all new….but still cant log in…did everything can think about…\nim going to apple shop to change ipad mini …\nApparently when I first got the game last week it had already received the update. On my IPod, even with said update, I cannot get past the main menu as my username or password, according to the game, is invalid even though it is not. Logging in for me is virtually impossible still. Please help. I’m sure that this is a great game, it would be even better to actually be able to play it."}
{"text": "UPDATE: You do not need to enable “Developer Options” as I show in this video, if you don’t want to. It was just a habit of mine from hacking on phones, but later realized it’s not necessary. It doesn’t hurt anything, but if you’d like, you can skip it and just enable Unknown Sources directly.\nA small walk through on how to side load apps, particularly Kodi, on your new Sony TV.\n*EDIT* — The TV DOES support audio pass through of DD/DTS over optical out (tested and confirmed) and DD/DTS HD codecs via HDMI ARC (untested, but theoretically this should not be a problem — if somebody tests it, please let me know). You must enable audio pass through in your Kodi settings, just like any other Kodi device."}
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{"text": "Dear UOJ,\nI stumbled on your blog a couple of weeks ago.\nAs I am out of the Brooklyn scene I was stunned at\nthe news of the Torah Temimah scandal.\nAs a former student I went through my old stuff\nand came up with these two pictures from\ndinner Journals from '70 and '73.\nWhile your cause is just, the righteous guys\nlike you can never win. I’ve been there, all\nthe rabbis aren't worth the oxygen they breathe.\nThere are of course exceptions.\nCan you believe that they let this fk around first graders?\nAt least in 1970 he was co-rabbi and they were fifth graders.\nI was a student at Torah Vodaath in Williamsburg.\nThere was a child molester rabbi there as well,\n– Rabbi Langer -\nall the kids knew it and warned each other,\nstay away from Pee Wee. His gimmick was “Jr. Rabbi.\n” You got to sit next to him for a week.\nHe would try and stick his hands down the back of your pants.\nHe also had this shtick if it was raining\nand your pants were wet above the knee you\nhad to remove them and leave them on the radiator…\nAlso, “special time” at his house for special students.\nBy the way he was married…luckily no children.\nMy point is, kids protected kids,\nyou couldn't tell your parents,\nthey didn't know what you were talking about\nand who'd believe you?\nThat's the problem here, the kids didn't warn each other.\nAlso why waste your time telling the menahel.\nFreekin Margo was as corrupt as they came.\nHow else do you build a Yeshiva?\nThe... twins in my time were the worst students,\nthey got honors, why? PHG Papa had gelt.\nMargo used to confiscate baseball cards and give them to his son.\nI won't get into what the powers that be at YTV\nWilliamsburg and the Mesivta were all about.\nThe Mesivta dorm was a hotbed of gay f*g.\nAll the South American boys.\nI forget the name of the rabbi in charge\nof the dorm but he sucked a few cos in his time.\nWant to know any more?\nThere's an old joke about a guy\ngoing bear hunting. A bear comes up to him\nand knocks his gun away and f***s him in the ass.\nAfter the third time the bear say's to the guy,\n“Tell me the truth, you're not here for the hunting are you?”\nYou may do with these as you wish.\nKeep railing!!!"}
{"text": "Distance from Tabor to Cahokia\nDistance from Tabor to Cahokia is 8,031 kilometers. This air travel distance is equal to 4,990 miles.\nThe air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Tabor and Cahokia is 8,031 km= 4,990 miles.\nIf you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Tabor to Cahokia, It takes 8.91 hours to arrive."}
{"text": "Article Title\nValidation of Fecal-based Methods for Monitoring Nutrition and Reproduction of Moose in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem\nDocument Type\nGreater Yellowstone Ecosystem Report\nFirst Page\n138\nLast Page\n145\nAbstract\nUnderstanding the influence of habitat and climate on wildlife nutrition, reproduction and demography is a major goal for natural resource managers and ecologists alike. Although both top-down (i.e., predation and disease) and bottom-up (i.e. habitat and nutrition) forces impact demography, the nutritional condition of an animal is an integration of its environment (Parker et al. 2009) and influences reproduction and survival (Clutton-Brock et al. 1987, Keech et al. 2000, Cook et al. 2004), thus allowing for the identification of limiting factors. Researchers and managers must understand which factors limit population growth before mitigating actions can be taken.\nRecommended Citation\nGoheen, Jacob R. and Jesmer, Brett R.\n(2013)\n\"Validation of Fecal-based Methods for Monitoring Nutrition and Reproduction of Moose in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem,\"\nUniversity of Wyoming National Park Service Research Center Annual Report: Vol. 36\n, Article 17.\nAvailable at:"}
{"text": "Hillclimb held in Carrig\nThe quiet village of Carrig-on-Bannow become the centre of Irish motorsport for a day as it hosted the warm-up event for the 2015 Naylor Engineering-sponsored National Hillclimb Championship.\nOrganised by the Wexford Motor Club, the event attracted competitors and spectators from all over Ireland including many of the reigning national champions. The event was led off by local motorsport veteran and President of the Wexford Motor Club, Tommy Moran. He drove through the course accompanied by his wife, Joan, in their beautifully-restored MG sports car.\nFor those not involved in motorsport, a hillclimb event takes place on closed road - where competitors try to achieve the fastest time driving up a hill. The hill is about a mile long with competitors getting a practise run and three timed runs.\nThere were outstanding performances from local competitors - winning eight of the 33 awards. They were led by Peter Boggan who finished in eighth place overall, winning Class 3A from Tomás O'Rourke who finished 15th and Tonya Fortune who was third and 38th overall.\nJames Bradley, who currently leads the Junior section of the National Rally Championship, finished eleventh overall to win Class 8 from Leon Galvin in second and 14th overall.\nLiam Howlett finished in 12th place to win Class 9 by a margin of three one-hundredths of a second from Thomas Rourke. Kenny O'Brien finished in 22nd place overall to win Class 1. Robert Swaine finished in 52nd overall to take third in Class 1B.\nOther Wexford competitors who performed well included John Boland, Graham Bradley, Thomas Walsh, Larry Murphy, Joe Hamilton, Pierce Handrick, Pádraig Denby, Micheál Breen, Leanne Carroll and Della O'Reilly.\nA packed Colfer's Pub hosted the prize-giving night. Speaking on behalf of the championship competitors, Rory Stephens of the National Hillclimb committee congratulated Wexford Motor Club for a fantastic event.\nHe commented on how well run the event was by clerk of the course John Naylor and his marshals, as well as the course which was set up by assistant clerk of the course and local man Eddie Byrne and his team of volunteers.\nWexford Motor Club would like to thank all who made this such a great event, particularly the residents of Carrig-on-Bannow for their support.\nWexford People"}
{"text": "“Moving Operationally to Strategically Enhance Career Guidance in the State of Qatar”\n1) Overview\nQatar Career Development Center (QCDC), member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, hosts this year the second edition of the “Qatar Career Guidance Stakeholders Platform,” in partnership with the UNESCO Doha Office and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. It comes as commitment on the part of Qatar Career Development Center to deliver on the priorities stipulated by H.H. the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani related to the current Gulf situation and the future directions of Qatar. Key among such priorities is “investing in human development” as a powerful means for building Qatar’s “economic independence” and “protecting its national security”. To achieve such a desired state of affairs, the speech of His Highness did, among other things, indicate the significance of identifying “the shortcomings and obstacles in determining Qatar’s national, political, economic and independent identity and in deciding to overcome and surpass these obstacles.”\nIn light of the spirit of His Highness’s speech, and for purposes of contributing to the process of human development in Qatar, there is a felt need to strategically address a wide range of shortcomings and obstacles related to the process of transforming Qatar’s existing career guidance system, which is at its early stages of development, into “a well-developed” system. Such a system will help Qatari youth and Qatar’s “future generations” to discover, develop and use their talent to jointly satisfy their future “needs and aspirations” and the future needs of the Qatari economy.\nTo that end, this year’s platform seeks to actively engage stakeholders in the process of developing “a well-integrated career guidance system in Qatar”, i.e. developing a system which is capable of helping Qatari youth to discover, develop and use their talent to jointly satisfy their future “needs and aspirations” and the future needs of the Qatari economy.\nClearly, developing such a system is only possible in the long-run. This implies that contributions of the platform to developing “a well-integrated career guidance system in Qatar” are expected to be on cumulative basis. Approached from such a perspective, this year’s platform will be organized on the basis of the 2016 platform’s recommendations and actions taken to effectively implement those recommendations during the July 2016-June 2017 time- period.\nThe 2016 platform edition was a day-long event organized in May 2016. It brought together more than 150 experts from various educational, labor market, career development centers, youth empowerment and national level planning and development agencies in addition to other institutions. Through focus group methodology, platform delegates concentrated on reviewing and validating empirical evidence on challenges and opportunities related to how best to develop and support career guidance as a powerful means for personal, social, educational, and economic success of young Qataris, in particular, and the Qatari society, in general. Based on such a methodology, specific sets of strategic and operational recommendations were developed and validated.\nTo experiment with implementation of both types of system improvement recommendations, specific sets of actions were taken during the July 2016-June 2017 time-period. Assessment of such actions revealed the significance of two interrelated issues. The first one indicates that it is critically important to shift focus from engaging “individuals” to engaging “institutions”. This means that effective utilization of the platform’s results does, among other things, require commitment of the institutions concerned- and not just personal commitment of individual experts. On the other hand, the second issue suggests that there is an urgent need to pay equal attention to long-term as well as short-term system improvement actions.\nTaken together, these two issues reveal that in addition to ensuring institutional level of commitment and cross sectoral collaboration, various stakeholders do, for practical reasons, need to entertain the “duality” of experiencing immediate, short-term, benefits while paving the way for strategic, long-term system enhancement.\nAs such, and for purposes of maximizing returns for various stakeholders, this year’s platform seeks to mobilize “cross-sectoral collaboration” to address strategic and tactical issues critical to developing Qatar’s career guidance system as “a well-integrated system”. To that end, all institutions that have stakes in career guidance will be invited as “participant institutions”. Representatives of those institutions will be divided into three types of breakout sessions. The first one is round table discussion groups concentrating on strategic, national level, issues central to developing a “well-integrated career guidance system in Qatar”. Here, effort will be devoted to development of concrete actions needed to operationally move towards developing national level career guidance framework, standards, policies, labor market information, technology driven career guidance services and resources and enhancement of entrepreneurship practices.\nTo complement the strategic, national level set of issues, the second and third types of breakout sessions will pay adequate attention to short-term improvements. Based on this, a selected set of stakeholders will take part in focus group meetings dedicated to discussion of four examples of best career guidance practices in Qatar. The purpose is to present, discuss and explore possibilities of disseminating such practices in order to maximize their chances of improving service delivery within other settings and widening their overall impact. In addition, and for short-terms benefits, five tailor-made training workshops will be delivered to four types of target audience including school principals, counselors, students and their parents.\n2) Theme\nBased on the rationale behind the centrality of addressing strategic as well as tactical issues related to system-wide development of career guidance in the State of Qatar, the theme of this year’s platform reads as follows: “Moving operationally to strategically enhance career guidance” through cross-sectoral collaboration.\n3) Objectives:\nThe overall objective of this year’s platform is to build on the results of its previous editions through mobilizing cross-sectoral collaboration in order to:\n4) Method of Engaging the 2018 Platform Participants\nAs illustrated in the above section, the 2016 platform’s recommendations and post-platform implementation actions strongly indicated that while some achievements have been made, more effort needs to be invested through increasing synergies in order to move forward. As such, and in as much as the platform focuses on the education, training, labor market, information and communication technology components of career guidance, this year’s platform is explicitly designed for active engagement of key Qatari institutions involved in such areas of specialization. Also, other stakeholders like independent career guidance institutions and researchers, students, parents of school students, regional/international career development oriented organizations like Namaa, Injaz-Qatar, and Silatec will be active platform participants.\nExamples of such stakeholder institutions include Ministry Education and Higher Education, Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Family Affairs, Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics, Ministry of Communications and Transport, Ministry of Culture, Sport and Youth, Qatar University, Qatar Foundation’s Education City, Qatar Community College, College of the North Atlantic in Qatar, Private sector’s Education and Training Institutions, National Talent Development Committees in institutions like Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar Petroleum and its subsidiaries, Ooredoo, Sidra, Heritage and Legacy and Qatar Airways.\nTherefore, representatives of those stakeholder institutions operating in public, private and mixed-sectors of the Qatari economy will be invited as active participants. Based on their relevant experience and expertise, all participants will be distributed into three types of breakout sessions including:\n4.1) Four Round Table Discussion Groups\nFour round table discussion groups will be formed and each one of them will be composed of high level policy and decision-making participants representing various stakeholder institutions. The joint objective of those groups is to develop concrete actions needed to operationally move towards development of career guidance in Qatar along four strategic dimensions. Expressed in terms of topical discussion areas, these dimensions relate to addressing Qatar’ situational givens in order to provide foundational work needed to develop: (1) national level career guidance framework, standards and policies (2) stakeholder’s roles in, and responsibilities for implementing Qatar’s career guidance strategy for 2017-2022, (3) technology driven career guidance services and resources, and (4) UNESCO’s career guidance standards related to TVET.\nTo that end, each round table discussion group will concentrate on one of the above mentioned four strategic topical areas. In addition, members of each of those groups will be engaged in a reflective process to address strategic, national level, issues pertinent to their group’s topic of discussion. This means that each group will operate separately and will be required to develop concrete sets of actions needed to operationally move towards developing career guidance in Qatar along a specific dimension. As such, it is expected that the round table discussion groups will produce foundational work needed to develop national level, and Qatar specific, career guidance framework, education and labor market information system, active involvement of various stakeholders in Qatar’s 5-year career guidance strategy, technology driven career guidance services and resources, and benchmark educational standards and quality criteria developed by UNESCO in as far as career guidance is concerned.\n4.2) Six Knowledge and Practice Exchange Discussion Groups\nTo complement the round table discussion of strategic issues, six knowledge and practice exchange groups will be formed to deal with a specific set of short-term issues. To that end, each of those groups will discuss an example of best career guidance practices in Qatar. The six examples include: \nDrawing on the above, each of the six groups will be pursuing a two-fold objective. This pertains to, firstly, familiarizing its participants with a pre-selected best practice example and, secondly, discussing and exploring possibilities of disseminating such an example in order to maximize its chances of improving service delivery within other settings and widening its overall impact.\n4.3) Two Tailor-made Workshops\nIn addition, the day after the Platform and also for purposes of long-term benefits, two tailor- made training workshops will be delivered to four types of target audience including policy makers, decision makers, school principals, counselors,. The overall purpose of such workshops is to\nAs a result, and needs based on prioritized sets of training, an overarching goal of these workshops is to reflect options for a representative structure, which would have a role to follow up the recommendations of the Career Guidance Stakeholders Engagement Platform. Download Platform Agenda\nOrganizers"}
{"text": "Peaceful Lancaster County Family Farm\n1 BR Apartment Suite + Convertible Bed, Sleeps 1-4\nThis farm has been in our family for five generations. Enjoy fishing on our pond while heifers graze nearby or take a walk down the long farm lane. Relax on the hammock or sip your tea or coffee on the porch overlooking the countryside. Enjoy watching the day-to-day activities of this working farm. Treat yourself to a massage by our on-site therapist (by appointment only).\nThis 550 sq. ft suite includes one bedroom with a queen-size adjustable Sleep Number bed, bath with shower, washer, dryer, and a fully equipped kitchen for in-house meal preparations. Sofa bed in living area can be converted for additional sleeping. Many other amenities listed below.\nLocal attractions include Hersheypark, Lancaster County Amish Country, Mt. Gretna, Gettysburg, Spooky Nook Sports Complex, bike trails along the Conewago Trail, and much more. Minutes from grocery stores, parks, and medical facility and Elizabethtown College. Convenient to Airport and minutes from several unique wedding venues including Ironstone Ranch, Harvest View Barn and Moonstone Manor.\nWe look forward to making this a memorable stay for you.\nOwner\nMember since: 2013\nProperty Type\n- Apartment\n- On floor 1\n- 550 sq. ft.\nAccommodation Type\n- Vacation Rental\nMeals\n- Guests Provide Their Own Meals\nOnsite Services\n- Massage\nSuitability\n- Minimum Age Limit For Renters:\n- Children Welcome:\nThis is a working farm. Children must be supervised at all times....moreless\n- Non Smoking Only\n- Pets Not Allowed\n- Wheelchair Inaccessible\nBedrooms: 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4, Beds for 2-4\nBathrooms: 1 Bathroom\n- Bathroom 1: toilet, shower\n- Includes single shower stall. No Bathtub.\nOther Amenities\n- 25 years minimum rental age. Check-in 3:00 pm; check-out 11:00 am.\nEntertainment\n- Books\n- DVD Player\n- Games\n- Satellite / Cable\n- Television\nTheme\n- Away From It All\n- Family\n- Historic\n- Romantic\n- Tourist Attractions\nAttractions\n- Botanical Garden\n- Churches\n- Cinemas\n- Health/Beauty Spa\n- Library\n- Live Theater\n- Museums\n- Playground\n- Recreation Center\n- Restaurants\n- Theme Parks\n- Water Parks\n- Winery Tours\n- Zoo\nLocal Services & Businesses\n- ATM/Bank\n- Fitness Center\n- Groceries\n- Massage Therapist\n- Medical Services\nLeisure Activities\n- Antiquing\n- Bird Watching\n- Boating\n- Horseback Riding\n- Horseshoes\n- Miniature Golf\n- Outlet Shopping\n- Paddle Boating\n- Scenic Drives\n- Shopping\n- Sight Seeing\n- Sledding\n- Walking\n- Wildlife Viewing\nSports & Adventure Activities\n- Basketball Court\n- Cross Country Skiing\n- Cycling\n- Fishing\n- Fly Fishing\n- Freshwater Fishing\n- Golf\n- Hiking\n- Hunting\n- Ice Skating\n- Kayaking\n- Pier Fishing\n- Swimming\n- Tennis\nGeneral\n- Air Conditioning\n- Clothes Dryer\n- Hair Dryer\n- Heating\n- Internet:\n- Iron & Board\n- Linens Provided\n- Living Room\nKitchen\n- Kitchen\n- Microwave\n- Oven\n- Refrigerator\n- Stove:\n- Toaster\nBuilding Type\n- Farmhouse\nReviews\nRatesCurrency Conversion\nAdditional information about rental rates\nFees:\n- Refundable Damage Deposit $100\n-\nHersheypark and Hershey attractions, Lancaster Amish/Dutch Country, Conewago Recreation Trail, Sight & Sound Theatre, Strasburg Railroad, Indian Echo Caverns, Mt. Gretna Lake and Beach, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Cultural events at Elizabethtown College, Hershey and Carlisle area Car Shows.\nOwner info\nAbout the owner: We were high school sweethearts and married soon after graduation. The rental suite was actually our first apartment. We have enjoyed living on the farm ever since and it was a great place to raise our 3 children, all of whom are now married. The farm's lineage has been traced to a deed signed in 1750 and we're passionate about the family farm as an integral part of the fabric of our nation. We really see ourselves as stewards. We have such a connection to the farmland, and that in turn translates into a God connection. We value where the land came from. There's no more being created, and we value it as a treasure. We have a responsibility to it. As a family-owned and operated business, the Miller Homestead, up until 2012, was a dairy farm. We continue to raise heifers for a neighbor and grow corn, hay, soybeans and barley. We enjoy traveling and often stay in vacation rentals in out of the way places. Many times through the years we have hosted out of town relatives and friends in our home and love to share in their lives. When the apartment was vacated, we decided it was the right time in our lives to make it available to travelers. The Miller Homestead is located within easy highway access to Lancaster, York, Harrisburg or Philadelphia, providing many options for day trips. Children can enjoy playing in a large yard or watching the farmer at work. The owner is a Licensed Massage Therapist for those seeking the benefits of a therapeutic massage. Please contact owner prior to arriving to check availability.\nThe Unique Benefits at this Apartment:\nQuiet location yet easy access to stores and attractions. Close to bicycle and walking trails. Queen sized bed with Sleep Number air mattress. Farm pond available for 'catch and release' fishing. Hang wash on an Amish wash line. One mile farm lane available for off road walks.\nSend email\nPhotos\nRefresh on the farmhouse porch.\nEntryway for your Home Away From Home.\nKitchen stocked with dinnerware (service for 4), kettles, utensils, etc.\nView of entrance.\nLaundry appliances available. Hidden away when not in use.\nEnjoy a peaceful nap in the hammock.\nCows grazing in the pasture beside the farm lane entrance.\nBrilliant Spring Blooms - photo compliments of Guest - Craig Miller.\nWinter Sunset\n\"Spotty\" our littlest fainting goat.\nThe \"Curious Three\"\nMiller Homestead R & R. Original structure was built as a log cabin.\nPorch table available for enjoying your self-prepared foods and beverages.\nTV room with convertible queen sofa bed.\nAdjustable personal comfort with your Sleep Number Air Bed.\nPrivate bathroom with shower adjoins bedroom.\nA lovely reflection off our Farm Pond - photo compliments of guest, Craig Miller\nMeet 'Gabe', our friendly miniature horse.\nBeautiful Sunrise - photo compliments of Guest - Craig Miller\nEach season brings its own beauty.\nMeet \"Capi\" named after her caramel coloring and a cup of cappuccino.\nVRBO #484862."}
{"text": "Bellapierre Eye and Brow Complete Kit - SaleBy:\nBellapierre\nOnly:£39.99\n£9.99\nCurrently not in stock. Receive an email when back in.\n· 1 Mineral Eyebrow Powder in Ginger Blonde OR Marrone OR Noir NT. WT. : 0.08/2.35 OZ · 1 Clear Mascara NT. WT. : 0.30 OZ/9ml · 1 Brow/Liner Brush NT. WT. 0.3 OZ/8.5g · 1 Eyebrow Pencil in Cocoa Brown OR Dark Chocolate OR Midnight Black NT. WT. 0.06 OZ/1.8g · 1 Eyebrow TweezersBellapierre Eye & Brow Complete Kit was put together to replace conventional eyebrow fillers and to shape your eyebrow with the exclusive Bellapierre tweezers provided. This simple 3 step system allows you to shape your eyebrows, fill your brows, and paint on your liquid eyeliner. The colors are made with our famous 100% Mineral Powders. Together with our easy to use angled brush and clear mascara create the ultimate brow grooming. This kit includes full instructions and tips..\nHow to use Bellapierre Eye and Brow Complete Kit - SaleEyebrows :!\nIngredients in Bellapierre Eye and Brow Complete Kit - SaleMineral\nReviews for Bellapierre Eye and Brow Complete Kit - Sale\nNo reviews have been written for this product."}
{"text": "” I am personally convinced that the constant presence in the press the sins of Catholic priests, especially in the US, is a planned campaign. I have come to the conclusion that it is intentional, manipulated, that there is a desire to discredit the church.” Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (2002) Pope Benedict XVI\nThe contreversy surrounding the Catholic church has been ongoing. Pope Benedict XVI has been trying to route the church through some trying times. In my opinion, giving the benefit of doubt, he has been worn down by these problems instead of dealing with religious issues. The Catholic church seems to have become its own enemy. They preach of truth & compassion but do not seem to practice either.\nThe Popes resignation is being linked to anetwork of gay prelates, some of whom were being blackmailed. He recieved a massive internal report presented by 3 Cardinals in December. He ordered the report after the arrest & conviction of the Popes butler, Paolo Gabriele, who was found guilty of confiscating documents from the papal apartments. The report said that several factions within the Vatican were breaking commandments, including the 6th (thou shall not steal) & the 7th (thou shall mot commit adultery), commonly used for homosexuality. The 6th commandment mention seems to be about the Vatican banks recent issues.\nThe report said that there were factions ” united by sexual orientation”. The papers said that Vatican officials had been subject to “external influence” from laymen with whom they had links of a “worldly nature”. The report said it was a clear reference to blackmail, although they did not mention what the blackmail was. The report said there was a series of meeting places all across Rome, villa ,a sauna, beauty parlor & a former university residence that was in use by a provincial Italuan Archbishop.\nSince announcing his resignation the Pope has twice seeminly referred to machinations inside the Vatican. Saying that divisions amongst the Cardinals would mar the face of the Catholic church. He warned his prelates of the temptations of power.\nThis Pope liked to condemn other people quite a bit. He attacked liberal doctrine & politics. Not to mention his attacks on capitalusm & the free market, while agreeable, should not be made by the mouth of the church. He argued that pedophile priests cases should be taken in context of the times, referring to a sexual revolution. He theorized that it was because PORNOGRAPHY REGARDING CHILDREN was accepted by normal society. Courts have forced the church to release thousands of documents proving the existence of the Popes personal involvement in the orotection of pedophile priests. The stats of protected priests & defrocked ones were not reliable.\nI dont know anywhere that child pornography is acceptable, people are normally jailed over it. From what I read nothing will happen to the prelates involved in this network, the church said no further action would be taken. To attack homisexuals the world over but to protect one because he is a priest is wrong by any stretch of the imagination. If it is wrong dont pick & choose stand strong. I said in an earlier post that the Catholic church is full of hypocrites, right to the top. My message to the Catholic church, people in glass houses shouldnt throw stones. Please think about that before you attack everyday people.\nPosted from WordPress for Android"}
{"text": "Day: December 22 2018\n06 Ankara\n34 Istanbul\nIstanbul's Rail System Lines and Lengths\n10 Balikesir\nRestoration of the Historical 'Banderma' Train Station Continues\n35 Izmir\nIzmir Bay Transition Project EIA Positive Decision Canceled\n35 Izmir\nİZBAN Trains Who Cares?\n35 Izmir\nImportant Description of Izmir's Transportation Problems\n35 Izmir\nİZBAN workers met with Izmir people\n33 France\nMetro derailed in Marseille, France, 14 Injured\n7 Russia\n1 January 2019 in Moscow\n52 Army\nSmart Bicycles in the Army of the Magistrates\n45 Manisa\nPresident Ergün Investigates the Work for Environmental Buses\n34 Istanbul\nIstanbullular Attention! Working on TEM Highway TEM\n16 Bursa\n10 Million Euro Signaling to Bursaray\n35 Izmir\nTwo more wheels in 2020 to Izmir\n06 Ankara\nLast year 63 Realized Fatal Train Crash in Turkey\nGENERAL"}
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{"text": "The Foo Fighters are gearing up to release Sonic Highways, the LP they recorded in eight different studios around the US with help from eight local guest musicians and inspired by the spirit of the city, all of it documented by an HBO series. Now you can stream the whole LP in advance of its physical release via iTunes Radio - peruse the tracklist below while you listen, and get ready to pick up a physical copy in a record store starting today.\nFoo Fighters, Sonic Highways:)"}
{"text": "Your browser does not support iframes.\nThe message on my office voice mail was pleasant enough. It was from a woman who called to say, in effect, “I dropped off news about an event last week and didn’t see it in this week’s edition. Can you call me back about this?”\nI looked for the item before calling her back and, sure enough, it didn’t get in..\nFirst this week, I want to thank Jim Moore for inviting me to speak at the South Brunswick Islands Rotary Club meeting last Friday. If his name seems familiar, it’s because he often contributes spectacular photos to our sports section.\nSecondly, I want to thank the SBI Rotary members for listening to what I had to say. They’re a fun bunch — much more lively than I can be during a 7:30 a.m. meeting. I told them when Jim invited me to speak to them, I thought their meetings were at 7:30 at night. It drew a laugh, but I wasn’t kidding.\nBy Dr. Susanne Adams.\nBy Richard Rogers\nA presidential and gubernatorial election year means lots of uncertainties, especially from an economic and investment perspective. At both the national and state levels, voters are tuned into proposed plans from respective candidates on retirement benefits and Social Security..\nDuring the past few weeks, I’ve been a party to a robust debate among friends in person and on social media about the merits of all things flavored pumpkin spice and how early is too early to market them to people like me who love them.\nIt’s historically an autumn treat, but it’s so delicious and popular, pumpkin spice coffee was already available at Dunkin’ Donuts before the end of August — much too soon, some say, given the fact fall doesn’t officially arrive until Sept. 22.\nThe future we were promised may never get here so long as we don’t have our flying cars.\nAlthough, the one we got — with the pocket computer/TV/fantasy football draft organizer … I’m forgetting something, give me a sec … oh, and telephone — is pretty good.\nThat is, unless your fantasy football draft went south. If so, my condolences.\nThe Brunswick Beacon is your source for local news, sports, events and information in Brunswick County, North Carolina and surrounding areas."}
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{"text": "All right. I'm back from rehearsal. I've calmed down.\ndeep breath\nI've done some more research into the Allen Lee story and have found some details that have cleared things up a bit.\nFrom the Kane County Chronicle:\nWhen asked by a teacher to write an essay about anything he wanted, Allen Lee made references to violence, drug use, a song by the band Green Day, and the Super Mario Brothers video game, among other things.From CBS 2 Chicago:\n[...]\nThe essay was the result of what Lee said was an in-class assignment in his creative writing class Monday. He said his English teacher, Nora Capron, told the students to write whatever they wanted.\nThey could even write “I don’t know what to write about” repeatedly for the duration of the class period, Lee recalled his teacher saying.\nHe said that he was not referring to himself doing the shooting and wrote the entire essay as a joke.\nThe paper allegedly made a vague reference to a fictional school shooting in McHenry County but didn’t specify a school or district, a law enforcement source said.\nLee admitted mentioning school shooting in the essay, but downplayed it.\n\"At the very last sentence, I said that this teacher's method of teaching could lead to a school shooting,\" Lee said Wednesday. He said he'd intended the entire essay as a joke.\nAs I begin to piece this together, a picture comes to mind. I don't know if it's an accurate picture, but it is a perhaps plausible picture.\nThere's a classroom, and an English teacher who hands out a ridiculous assignment: mark your pencil across this paper for ninety minutes. She doesn't say that outright, of course; she calls it \"free writing,\" which is an educational term designed to \"free\" students to \"write\" (it implies writing without boundaries, prescribed subjects, or rules -- without grammar or syntax even, if one chooses). She might even say \"express emotion,\" as the Trib article stated.\nBut then she says \"you can write 'I don't know what to write about' for ninety minutes if you choose,\" probably in a perky voice, intended to imply friendship and a sort of collusive understanding that really, when put to it, most of y'all students don't have much to say or maybe don't want to say anything, and that's just fine, I won't make you work at it! We're all good buddies, you and me!\nAnd, if you're a clever student, like Lee might be, this could rankle a little. You could feel a little used, perhaps; you might understand, on a conscious or subconscious level, that here was your time, your opportunity to learn, being wasted. Squandered. You might even recognize the idiocy of the assignment and understand that whatever you turned in wouldn't receive any feedback beyond that of the most surface level -- \"Nice job!\" \"Misuse of comma!\" -- and wouldn't help you, at all, to become a better writer. (I recognized that, in high school, and was lucky that my family, in addition to taking the time to critique and support my writing themselves, helped steer me towards some faculty at the local college who were more than willing to read and comment on my work.)\nAnd your mind might be full of a recent national event; a school shooting at a university (and, as a senior, you will be at a university next year) where the shooter was a person who looked somewhat, though not exactly, like you.\nAnd you might write a story about an ineffectual classroom in a fictional school, taking care not to make it sound like your classroom in your school, sprinkling in a handful of pop-culture references because those are your only currency for wit (even Cole Porter, were he writing now, would throw in a reference to Super Mario), and ending your story with the idea that it might be classrooms like this that \"lead to school shootings.\"\nThat's a dangerous statement to make. It even feels dangerous for me to write it in this blog. It feels disturbing, and I can understand why Lee's teacher was disturbed when she read it.\nBut then our fictional student (and our real-life one) gets arrested. He's over 18, so it will go on his permanent record and he will have to explain it away for the rest of his life.\nAnd that, to me, feels even more disturbing.\nI don't know what to do with this situation. There's something in me, deep within my gut, that tells me it is wrong to arrest high school students for writing stories. As a teacher myself, I've read plenty of student essays which have used foul language or racial slurs (believe it or not -- during my first years of grad school I taught an Introduction to Theatre course, and I would get some of the most appalling \"play reviews;\" the racial slur had to do with a student trying to fill up the page limit by describing how he went to Taco Bell before the show started, and he felt obliged to let me know his feelings about Mexicans). But I've never had an essay which disturbed me.\nI've always had the grading ax to swing down on students who wrote to tell me that a certain play was \"a three-hour piece of shit,\" with a reminder of our class discussion on academic vs. colloquial language written as marginalia. But I'm not sure the grading ax would work on Lee, particularly because I've got a sneaking suspicion that his story might actually be somewhat well-written. And how do you downgrade a piece of \"free writing,\" anyway?\nI suppose the smartest thing to do would have been to send him to counseling. Clearly Virginia Tech was on his mind, and perhaps he needed someone to talk to about it; to say that he was worried because was going to start college next year and he didn't know if he would be safe, or to say that he was worried about going to college and being stereotyped as another \"silent-nerdy-creepy Asian guy,\" or to say that he was worried because he felt a bit like he understood why Cho did the shooting.\nBut they arrested him.\nI guess I can't write any more until I read the story myself. My plausible scenario could be wrong, and Lee's work could be that of a deranged mind... who knows? (Even in that case, though, psych treatment would have been better than jail.)\nAs soon as it makes an appearance online, please let me know."}
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{"text": " includes refurbishing and repairing the current estate.\nHowever, the sheer size of that estate means that investment is spread too thinly and makes it impossible to sustain safe and fit-for-purpose properties.\nWe want to be bolder and braver when it comes to making decisions about estates and engage with communities and partners on how we can together meet changing customer needs and community demands.\nCommunity groups and members of the public were invited to view plans for the new Eyemouth Community Campus at an event in Eyemouth Primary School on Thursday 26 September.\nThe event aimed to give local people the opportunity to find out more about the investment proposals for the new community campus and for the local authority to listen to the community’s views.\nThe display boards from the event are available and show how new educational facilities, local services and extra care housing could be co-located on a single campus as part of a wider masterplan for the development of the primary and former high school site.\nThe event was also intended to be a starting point for discussions around other buildings in the town – in particular, the library, the contact centre and the community centre.\nTo help inform the development of the campus and shape the future of the current library and community centre buildings we are seeking your views in the following brief survey which is based on the questions posed to attendees at the event on 26 September.\nShareShare on Twitter Share on Facebook"}
{"text": "This 18th century city remains is situated at the mouth of Sungai Muda, in the south of Kedah. In its heyday, the city was an important trading post in Asia. Goods traded here included silver and spices that attracted traders from China, India, Portugal, Netherlands and England. The city progressed rapidly in 1786 with the opening of Penang as a trading hub. Commodities such as silver brought through were levied taxes as more ships plying its waters.\nIn 1804, the development of trade in the city attracted the attention of Kedah’s Sultan, Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Halim Shah in Alor Setar who subsequently moved his palace to Kuala Muda at, the British Resident. Here, he remained hidden for six months before eventually surrendering to the authorities."}
{"text": "Most collectable jars – top five list\nFriends of the Cuban smoke, it’s been a long time since I have not posted. You know, I was busy with work (head nodding). And family (light snore). And stuff (deep snore). And bla, bla, bla (fall off the chair) bla…\nAnd now that we got that out of the way let’s cut to the chase! Or shall I say, let’s cut to the jar? I really like jars. I think they are the best container for cigars. Cigar jars contain cigars in a perfect way and are collectables at the same time. If kept in the proper environment cigars stored in a jar simply come to life. You know, the little-hair-on-young-wrapper-leafs-can-be-seen-alive. Not to be mistaken with mold of course. This coming to life is in a positive way. Similar to keeping cigars in tubes, cigars in jars age a little slower and all of the aroma is kept in the stick and not in the wood or the paper glued on the wood of the box. I actually like jars so much I have already written about it here.\nAbout 15 years ago getting your hands on a cigar jar was not that easy. There were a few but they were expensive like the Cohiba 30 Anniversario. Of course back then – and still today – one of the desirable collectables was and is a Partagas Sevilla jar. But good luck in finding a nice one and if so the original cigars are long gone. With the introduction of the Millennium jars (Cohiba, Cuaba and Montecristo) the “jar-landscape” got a great and very affordable three-some in addition. I guess that the jars were such a great success that it brought the porcelain container back on the “packaging-map” in Cuba and fast forward a few years, more jars followed. Actually that many that it is hard to remember them (and own them) all one by one.\nReason enough to post my personal favorite list of the all time most collectable jars ever! And without further ado this is the top five list of those jars. Highly subjective as always here on feltedhat.com.\n1) Bolivar Distinguidos ER China 2010\n2) Cohiba Anniversario 30 (25 Dalias in a jar. Really, do I need to say more?!?)\n3) Montecristo Robusto Millennium\n4) Cohiba Coronas Especiales (by Diademas S.A. – only 200)\n5) La Gloria Cubana Deliciosos ER Cuba 2009\nHonorable mention are all the retailer and distributor jars that were introduced outside of Habanos S.A.. Top of the list is the elegant Portmann 40th Anniversario jar and the series of jars introduced in Spain (looking convincingly similar to the classical Partagas jar).\nThe post would not be complete with a dis-honorable mention. I feel I need to say something in this matter as well, even though this is practically impossible because they are what they are: jars! And I love jars, remember? So, dis-honorable mention are the “regular” Cohiba, Monte and Romeo “buckets” that came out a few years ago and still collect dust on the shelves of many vendors. I feel they lack a bit of soul.\nSo what is your favorite list ever?!?\nTags: collectable, Jar, packaging"}
{"text": "\nThe.\nLean Manufacturing Processes in the Oil and Gas Industry: What You Need to Know\nThe Industrial Revolution is largely viewed as taking place in the 18th and 19th centuries. While it started in Britain in the late 1700s, it quickly spread into other areas of Europe and America as society transitioned from agrarian and rural to industrial and urban.\nOver the next hundred years, inventors and engineers developed revolutionary products. Many of these products still impact us today:\n- the coffee pot (1806)\n- Robert Fulton's steamboat (1807)\n- the electromagnetic motor (1830)\n- the first power tools (1837)\n- the first oil well (1857)\n- the first oil pipeline (1864)\nNews: Oil in California\nWhen people think of California, many think of the famous Hollywood sign and others think of the rolling vineyards. It would be surprising to know, that California ranks third to only Texas and Alaska in the production of oil in the United States. Oil production in California started in 1865 and has only continued to grow."}
{"text": "The).\nThe theme of the conference is \"Brain Therapeutics, bringing together engineering, art, science and medicine.\"\nUNSW Associate Professor Kuldip Sidhu, co-convener of the event and president of the California-based SBMT told Xinhua that\"This is a unique opportunity for researchers from all over the world to hear about the most cutting-edge research and hopefully it will lead to further collaborations down the track.\"\nAccording to a University spokesman, Sidhu will be presenting a world-first study \"Brain in the Petri dish\" with Scientia Professor Perminder Sachdev from UNSW's Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing and Dr Henri Chung which will touch on breakthrough technology concerning patient-derived stem cell technology (iPSC).\nWith the ultimate potential to assist early onset of Alzheimer' s disease treatment, the discussion will lift the lid on a brain disease process to be modeled in the Petri dish with cells derived from patients.\nThe arrival of so many leading neuroscientists in Sydney is also certain to be watched nervously by the booming nutrient supplement industry after a major report released last month suggested the booming international market for nutrient supplements -- worth 68 billion U.S. dollars according to research from Euromonitor -- as woefully lacking scientific confirmation.\nThe report, commissioned by Alzheimer's Disease International and Compass Group, recommended that\"clear, consistent and independent evidence-based advice\"on nutritional supplements be made available to those at risk of, or already living with dementia.\nThe Sydney event will also honor global achievements in neuro- scientific achievements.\nSidhu will be awarded the \"Pioneer in Medicine Award\" for his contributions to stem cell research and his global consortium approach in iPSC technology.\nDr Charlie Teo, a Conjoint Associate Professor at UNSW, will receive the \"Humanitarian Award\" for his work including establishing and funding a hospital in India and operating on patients who don't have the money to get appropriate care in the developing world.\nAustralian Prime Minister Tony Abbott will be given the \" Pioneer in Healthcare Policy Award\" by the SBMT.\nThe prime minister is being recognized for his support of brain research through a massive Australian -- 200 million U.S. dollars - - dementia initiative.\nThe U.S. Congressman Chaka Fattah, who will be at the Congress, will receive the same award.\nThe conference kicks off in Sydney next week."}
{"text": " dancer on stage. As MM progresses, new layers appear. The film gets its own role as the language of the film shows a display of things that are impossible to recreate live on stage. Film director, whom?. MM was created for, and co-produced by fesvial:display. With the financial support of: Arts Council Norway"}
{"text": "May 31, 2003\nAt the conclusion of the NCAA West Regional Championships, the Bruins clinched the West Regional team title with 101 points, and 10 individual Bruins have advanced to the NCAA Outdoor Championships, June 11-14 in Sacramento, CA. Individual qualifiers for the NCAA Championships were in the shot put (2), pole vault (2), 800m, 400m and 400m hurdles (3).\n\"All year, I knew that we had a good team,\" said Venegas. \"We fell a little short at the Pac-10 Championships, although I thought that our point total was excellent. With a good effort here, I knew that we could be the winning team. The NCAA has given us another platform to excel and we will take advantage of that opportunity.\"\nIn yesterday's action, three Bruins qualified for the NCAA Championships. Junior Juaune Armon won the long jump (26-2.75/7.99m, w: 0.0). And, in the discus, junior Dan Ames was the Regional Champion (195-4/59.53m) and senior Scott Wiegand was third (187-2/57.06m).\nThe top five Regional finishers in each event advance to the NCAA Championships. An additional 6-8 student-athletes will be admitted as at-large qualifiers based upon a seasonal best list The at-large qualifiers will be announced Monday, June 2.\nFinal Team Points (Top 5 of 26 teams) - 1. UCLA 101 , 2. USC 92, 3. Oregon 71, 4. Stanford 69, 5. Brigham Young 67.\nField Final Results\nJavelin - No entries.\nPole Vault - Sophomore Yoo Kim placed second with a vault of 17-11 (5.46m) and scored eight points. Junior Pat Luke placed fifth with a personal best vault of 17-3 (5.26m), scoring four points. Both Kim and Luke automatically advance to the NCAA Championships.\nFreshman Michael Landers placed 15th with a season best vault of 16-7.25 (5.06m) and sophomore Shane Hackett was 23rd (15-7.25/4.76m).\nShot Put - Junior Dan Ames won the shot put with a throw of 63-11.50 (19.49m). It is Ames' second Regional Championship title, having won the discus yesterday. Senior Scott Wiegand placed fifth, scoring four points, with a throw of 58-11.50 (18.38m). Both Ames and Wiegand automatically advance to the NCAA Championships.\nFreshmen Jeremy Silverman and Jake Knight placed seventh and 11th, respectively. Silverman threw 58-11.50 (17.24m). Knight threw 56-6.75 (17.24m).\nTriple Jump - No entries.\nTrack Final Results\n4x100m Relay - No entry.\n1500m - Sophomore Jon Rankin placed sixth in 3:48.34, scoring three points.\n110m Hurdles - Sophomore Anthony Golston placed sixth in 14.02 (w: -0.9), scoring three points.\n400m - Freshman Craig Everhart placed fifth in 46.78, scoring four points. As a top-five finisher, Everhart automatically advances to the NCAA Championships.\n100m - No entries.\n800m - Junior Nick Thornton placed second in 1:50.30, scoring eight points. Thornton automatically advances to the NCAA Championships.\n400m Hurdles - The Bruins swept the 400m hurdles. Senior Kyle Erickson won in 50.14, scoring 10 points. Sophomore Jonathan Williams placed second in a personal best 50.51, scoring eight points. And, senior John Barbieri placed third in a personal best 50.66, scoring six points. All three advance to the NCAA Championships.\n200m - No entries.\n3000m Steeplechase - Sophomore Erik Emilsson placed 19th in 9:15.35 and senior Justin Patananan was 2nd in 9:21.03. Neither advance to the NCAA Championships.\n4x400m Relay - The 1600m relay team of Denye' Versher, Kyle Erickson, Nick Thornton and Craig Everhart placed fourth in 3:08.21, scoring five points. The top three finishers automatically advance to the NCAA Championships."}
{"text": "Syrian rebels have blasted the Russian proposal on securing their country's chemical weapons, saying that Bashar Assad's government should instead be made to face an international court for last month's attack near Damascus.ris’ statement was broadcast on Thursday on pan-Arab satellite channels, hours ahead of talks in Geneva between U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the Russian proposal."}
{"text": "The Review Group is chaired by Sir George Bain, former Vice Chancellor of Queen's University, Belfast\nThe following are members of the Review Group:\n- Mr Les Allamby. the Director of the Law Centre (NI).\n- Professor Vani Borooah, an economics academic from the School of Economics and Politics at the University of Ulster.\n- Mr John Collinson, an accountant who is a council member of the General Consumer Council.\n- Professor Norma Dawson, a legal academic and former Dean from the School of Law at Queen’s University of Belfast.\n- Mrs Margaret Elliott, Solicitor, a former President of the Law Society.\n- Mr James McNulty QC, a senior barrister.\n- Mr Wilfred Mitchell, the policy head of the Federation of Small Businesses."}
{"text": "Global Commission on Adaptation, “Accelerating Action and Support for Adaptation”\nStatement by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights\nKatowice, 12 December 2018\nExcellencies,\nFriends,\nColleagues,\nClimate change is already damaging many people’s rights to life; to food, health, water, sanitation and housing; to decent work, to self-determination, and to development.\nWe already know that much more comprehensive and damaging impact is looming – and that it is too late to avoid some of this damage.\nBut the worst effects of climate change can be averted – and they must.\nThe people most profoundly affected by climate change are those who already endure multiple forms of discrimination – owing to their economic status; their gender; their membership of minority or indigenous communities; because they are migrants, or because they are people with disabilities.\nBut that doesn’t mean other groups will be safe. Neither wealth, nor walls – however high – will be capable of protecting anyone from the systematic and global reach of this preventable disaster.\nI am convinced the work of this Commission is critical to protecting human rights, and I am honoured to participate in it.\nWe need immediate and coordinated action to limit the damage that has already been done, through effective and ambitious mitigation; and where the damage cannot be undone, we need effective measures to boost people’s ability to adapt to the changes that have been wrought on our environment.\nThese and other measures to prevent and protect against foreseeable human rights harms cause by climate change are obligations under international human rights law.\nAccording to World Bank estimates, 100 million people may fall back into extreme poverty by 2030, due to climate change. These people are likely to be among those who have benefited the least from the processes, which have created this damage. It is a matter of basic justice that they be the primary beneficiaries of climate adaptation.\nThey can also be key agents to protect the environment from climate change. By safeguarding lands and traditional seed varieties, and applying environmentally sound farming practices, indigenous peoples and local communities protect biodiversity and ecosystems, thus contributing to climate mitigation and resilience.\nMany of these key actors are women. Indigenous women, for example, have for centuries protected biodiversity and ecosystems – so that many today are living libraries of traditional practises, which promote sound environmental management. It is clear that when women and all others do gain adequate access to land and other fundamental resources and services, and are able to participate fully in decisions, all of us benefit.\nThis is why it is so critical to implement the Gender Action Plan, and to operationalize the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Knowledge Platform.\nWe need transformative climate action that fuels the eradication of poverty, supports a just transition and promotes sustainable development. We need measures to free women and other groups from entrenched discrimination.\nArticle 7.5 of the Paris Agreement calls for our environmental adaptation to be more inclusive, participatory and gender-responsive. This is what that means:\nWe need to raise our voices, and empower civil society and human rights defenders across the world to participate in environmental decision-making.\nWe need environmental action at all levels that is centred on the needs of the people – all the people.\nWe need more clarity, and better data to demonstrate the disproportionate harm being inflicted on women and other groups.\nOur countries will not achieve sustainable development, if we ignore the ways in which climate change deepens inequalities between States, and between communities. If we fail to protect environmental human rights defenders, to ensure their participation in climate action and to guarantee their access to justice. Or if we fail to cooperate in mobilising finance, sharing technologies and protecting the countries and people most vulnerable to climate change.\nA human rights-based approach requires affirmative action to address all of these issues, and to ensure transparent, accountable and participatory climate action to protect people’s welfare and rights.\nMy Office is committed to supporting the work of the UNFCCC and the Global Commission on Adaptation to achieve these objectives.\nThank you.\nPress link for more: OHCHR"}
{"text": "Experience one of Spain’s favorite activities—evening tapas at these 10 popular spots in Barcelona. Join the locals for an afternoon or early evening feast of small plates ranging from blood sausages and Spanish omelets to more inventive small plates like tuna topped with caviar and platters of garlic prawns. When it comes to local flavor, you won’t find any chain restaurants on this list but trendy, old-fashioned hideaways serving up classic Spanish dishes.\nIn the heart of the Poble Sec neighborhood of Barcelona, get ready to feast on pre-dinner tapas like prawns, mussels, chorizo, and all the classic dishes at El Rincon del Cava, a popular local taperia. While unknowing out of town travelers get gauged at nearby tourist traps, you can rest easy since most tapas are around 3 Euro and pints of beer only 2.50. Not bad for the budget traveler feeling peckish in between meals. You’ll find it situated on Carrer de Blasco de Garay, which lies in the middle of a cultural mecca of chic restaurants, lively bars, and historic landmarks like the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC), a treasure trove of art history relics.\n2\nAlong the well-grooved tapas trail of Basque-style taperias, follow the locals to Maitea and happily indulge in generous portions of cured meats, Spanish cheese, and seafood casually served with toothpicks, a hallmark of the tapas tradition. They also serve pintxo, a decadent bite-size treat made with a large date wrapped in bacon. Maitea also has a large selection of wines, plus Almogaver beer on tap and txakoli cider. Follow the signs to Carrer de Casanova and grab a seat at the bar for an early evening feast of cold montaditos, which are small sandwiches made with a variety of ingredients ranging from bacon and goat cheese to fried quail eggs and walnuts. Grab a sampling of the most enticing tapas and leave the toothpicks, which will be counted at the end of the meal, the Spanish way of paying the bill.."}
{"text": "Playgroup (EarlyON Levack @ Levack Public School)\nFilter the Calendar\nFriday(s)\nJanuary 11, 2019 to June 28, 2019\n9:30 am to 11:30 am\nJanuary 11, 2019 to June 28, 2019\n9:30 am to 11:30 am\n- Location:\n- Levack Public School\n- Renée 705-969-8685 ext 540\nshow / hide dates\n-."}
{"text": "Become a Yoga Teacher with Us!\nOur School is flexible for you! Our school is registered with the Yoga Alliance and upon graduation, you will be an RYT 200 instructor. The majority of our hours are over 7 weekends. We also include a 7 day retreat to Costa Rica as part of our program. The rest of the required hours can be achieved in a variety of ways. We are here to help you create a plan that works for you and your schedule. If you are unable to complete our training in the offered weekends we are flexible in working with you to create a make-up schedule. Your credits always carry forward and you may complete the training at any time in the future. We also offer various payment options to meet your financial needs.\nGet Certified with our 200 Hour Registered School We are flexible to meet the demands of your busy schedule\nMailing Address: 610 Heron Dr. Delray Beach, FL 33444\nTo register contact Kelly Brookbank with YogaFox At 704.756.9245 visit our website at.\nEnjoy Your Studies & Enjoy Costa Rica! Start in 2010 & Finish in 2011!\nCo-Directors of YogaFox School\nKeith Fox 561-703-1236\nERYT 500 Vinyasa Yoga Instructor keith@yogafox.com\nKelly Brookbank ERYT 500 Kripalu Yoga Instructor 704-756-9245 kelly@yogafox.com\nKeith & Kelly bring over 10 years each of diverse yoga experiences.\nYoga Teacher Training RYT 200 Hour Program Requirements\nCourse Material\nYogaFox Teacher Training provides a comprehensive curriculum with hands on learning that meets the Yoga Alliance 200 hour teacher requirement. Upon successful completion of this certification, you will become a registered yoga teacher (RYT 200). Most importantly, you will have the knowledge and skill to share the teachings of yoga with others.\nBegin with a Retreat (25 hours) 4 Day Retreat in Kashi Ashram Sebastian, FL November 18-21, 2010 Pranayama, Asana, Meditation, and Philosophy (Retreat Can be Optional—Please Inquire)\n2010 Weekends (105 hours) December 10-12, 2010 January 28-30, 2011 February 18-20, 2011 March 25-27, 2011 (Anatomy) April 29, 30 & May 1, 2011 May 20-22, 2011 June 24-26, 2011 Requirement is to attend 2 of the 3 weekend days. YogaFox School has 2 studio locations: Fridays are 9-5:30 at Buddha Lounge 1405 N. Federal Hwy. Delray Beach, FL\nThe course content includes explanation, discussion, and practical application in the following areas: •\nAsanas (postures): Hatha or Vinyasa Component Available • Pranayama (breathing) • Meditation • Anatomy • Yogic Philosophy • Ethics & Lifestyle\nSaturdays & Sundays are 8-11 am at Colony Yoga 525 E. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL and 1-6 pm at Buddha Lounge 1405 N. Federal Hwy. Delray Beach, FL\nElective Contact Hours (varies) Student must complete minimum 25 additional hours Opportunities include: Karma Hours, Other Workshop and Retreats Class & Private Observances/ Class Assisting\nSelf Study (20 plus hours) Includes required readings, attendance at classes, and teaching classes. Student must also complete personal practice and journaling.\nKeith Fox developed YogaFox Vinyasa System based on his years of study in the Ashtanga and Vinyasa “limb” of the family Tree of Hatha Yoga. Keith has also studied many forms of yoga and meditation. Kelly Brookbank brings experience from the Kripalu school of yoga which enables the YogaFox schools to incorporate advanced pranayama and meditation practices into the studies. This combination of the physical along with the meditative practices of yoga allows the YogaFox school to offer a comprehensive yoga experience for all of its participants.\nCo-Director Keith Fox, Vinyasa Yoga Instructor ERYT 500\nCo-Director Kelly Brookbank,\nEnd with a Retreat (45 hours) 7 Day Retreat in Pura Vida Costa Rica! August 6-13, 2010 Pranayama, Asana, Meditation, and Philosophy (Retreat Can be Optional—Please Inquire)\nAbout Your YogaFox Instructors\nKripalu Yoga Instructor ERYT 500\nTuition Tuition is $3,900/person November 1, 2010 A monthly payment plan is available. Options available without retreats also. Tuition includes: Retreat to Kashi Ashram Retreat to Costa Rica (Airfare Not Included) (Accommodations, 3 meals/day, Yoga) All weekend trainings Attendance at all regular classes at all YogaFox studios: Colony Yoga and Buddha Lounge"}
{"text": "- If this is your first time on BYC, we suggest you start with one of these three options:\nIf you're already a member of our community, click here to login & click here to learn what's new!\nHollowed out stumps or logs!\nDiscussion in 'Gardening' started by Nunie, Feb 14, 2016."}
{"text": "Exit Glacier Art Card – Fire and Ice\nOriginal watercolor/acrylic painting “Fire and Ice” 10″x 14″ framed under glass 22″x 25″. Call for price and availability.\nArt Cards are blank on the inside, and include an envelope.\nPurchase Art Card from our distributor Taku Graphics, call toll free 1-800-ART-3291\nAccessible by road, the Exit Glacier in Seward, Alaska, is a short walk to the face of the ice. Alaska artist Gail Niebrugge painted “Fire and Ice” after a visit using the hiking trail that leads from the base of Exit Glacier to the top of Harding ice field."}
{"text": "Animals Persevere for Spring at Zac Posen\nHe defines his muses by their pets, among other things.\nZac Posen on his spring 2011 Z Spoke show: \"Three girls. We start with an intellectual. She's skinny, has a dog, and went to Sarah Lawrence. Then we have the English rose. She went to art school, loves classical music, and has a cat. And then there's our third girl. She's a fiery redhead and probably has a pet snake.\" [Daily Front Row]\nSee more: Z Spoke by Zac Posen's Spring 2011 Collection"}
{"text": "For nearly three hours this afternoon, six Beyond Extreme Energy activists blockaded the doors at the Democratic National Committee, calling on the party to stand on the side of people and the planet instead of the fracked-gas industry.\nThey and a crowd of supporters from BXE, Environmental Action and Greenpeace chanted “Fracking, Drilling, Oil and Gas: None shall pass” and “Hey Democrats, you can’t hide. We can see your corporate side.” They held a large banner with their demands: #StopTPP #BanFracking, #NoDrillingInTheGulf and #NoEminentDomainForPrivateGain.\nBefore the action, many in the group had delivered the same message to aides of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, chair of the Democratic National Committee. The party platform doesn’t include a ban on fracking or opposition to the Trans Pacific Partnership. While the platform opposes offshore drilling in the Atlantic and Arctic oceans, it is silent on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.\n“The Democratic Party is nothing more than a new form of climate denial: One that admits climate change is real – but refuses to take the actions necessary to stop it,” a letter to Schultz and the DNC said. “These conciliatory nods and appeals for incrementalism only perpetuate environmental racism and sacrifice lives and livelihoods for corporate gain.”\n“Incrementalism is killing us,” said Ted Glick, his arms linked to others through sections of PVC pipes in the blockade. “When it comes to the climate crisis, we can’t do it little by little. We are way beyond being able to do that.” Too many Democrats believe fracked gas is a bridge fuel, he said. “It’s a gangplank to hell on Earth,” because of all the leaking methane.\nFracking and its infrastructure “has destroyed my life,” said Maggie Henry, an organic farmer whose family had to abandon their land and home in northwest Pennsylvania, near the border with Ohio. “There is absolutely no recourse” to this industry’s actions, said Henry, who was also part of the blockade. The fracking industry has “stolen from me the right to grow old and raise my grandchildren on that land.”\nMichael Bagdes-Canning, also from northwest Pennsylvania, told of a community of 50 families who have had to rely on donated water since January 2011 after fracking began nearby.\n“The Democrats have betrayed us. Some in the labor movement have betrayed us,” said Carol Gay, a blockader from the New Jersey State Industrial Union Council. “It’s shameful that the Democrats are not stepping forward to stop the TPP. It’s nothing but a corporate coup d’etat. … We want the Democrats to stand on the side of the people. We want the Democrats to stand on the side of the planet.”\n“We are not against trade,” said Margaret Flowers, also part of the blockade and a Green Party candidate for the U.S. Senate from Maryland. “But [the TPP] will keep us from being able to pass laws to protect our families and to protect workers and to protect the environment.” Under the TPP, a corporate tribunal would rule on claims by a company that says regulations reduced anticipated profits.\nNancy Vann, an activist from Peekskill, NY, who was supporting the blockaders, said: The DNC is “objecting to us taking over a little of their land for a few hours when [Spectra is] taking over my land permanently.” She has been fighting Spectra Energy’s Algonquin Incremental Market, or AIM pipeline, which runs through her property and within 105 feet of the aging Indian Point nuclear plant. Spectra’s right-of-way destroyed wetlands and required the clearing of 300 trees on her property.\nAfter an hour or so of negotiating, the blockaders agreed to release their arms from the PVC pipes if someone from the DNC would come outside to speak with them. That led to a lengthy and often heated discussion with three DNC staffers, including Ian Russell, deputy director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.\nRussell’s statement that “a lot of Democrats share your position” and “would be heartbroken to hear this” were met with derision, outrage and disbelief.\n“We are tired of two corporate parties,” Gay said.\nThe activists said the Democrats lacked the spine to stand up to Republicans in Congress. “The Democrats stab us in the back,” Flowers said. “This is our future. This is our lives. We don’t trust the Democrats. We know who they represent, and it’s not us. It’s industry.”\nAnthony Rogers-Wright, a policy and organizing director at Environmental Action, said the Democratic platform’s stance on offshore drilling amounts to racism and genocide. The platform opposes drilling in the Arctic, to protect polar bears, and the Atlantic, to protect clams, he said, “so, why is the Gulf [of Mexico] still treated as a sacrifice zone?” The surrounding states may be red, he said, “but black and brown people are dying there. … We don’t know who to turn to anymore.” The disappearing land is already creating climate migrants, he said. “Our public health is as important as our vote.”\nAfter about a half hour of discussion, Russell asked what message the protesters wanted him to take to Democratic leadership. “Tell them we are angry and willing to risk arrest, and we’ll keep doing it until the Democrats show some backbone” on these issues, said blockader Steve Norris of Asheville, N.C.\nThe activists were threatened with arrest but declared the day a victory and left shortly after the impromptu meeting with the DNC staff.\nBack at FERC\nIn the morning, at the monthly meeting of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), BXE activists stood silently outside, large blue dots taped over their mouths.\nThey were objecting to FERC’s practice of using a blue dot to mark in its files the names of activists who speak out at the agency’s monthly meetings. Those with blue dots are barred from future meetings and instead ushered to an overflow room, where they can watch the proceedings on a TV screen. In this way, FERC commissioners try to avoid listening to complaints about their rubber-stamp approvals of pipelines, compressor stations and export facilities for fracked gas. BXE has organized disruptions at 21 consecutive FERC meetings.\nFERC Chairman Norman Bay says that interrupting “does not help your cause.” Use proper channels, he says. Submit comments online on projects. Testify at public hearings. BXE activists and thousands of others have done all that and more – to no avail. FERC approves these projects. Every. Time. Except. Once. (FERC extended a deadline for that one pipeline and fracked-gas liquefaction facility, in Oregon, so that the company could file again.)\nThree people spoke out at the FERC meeting today, including Dineen O’Rourke of Sandisfield, in western Massachusetts, who is fighting Kinder Morgan’s Connecticut pipeline expansion project. She called out: “Unless FERC denies permits for fracked gas projects, they’re complicit in the destruction of the planet.” She was quickly ushered from the room. And O’Rourke, along with Adrian Plaisance and Carol Gay, joined the blue dot club."}
{"text": "Daddy/Daughter Hoedown – Saturday March 2nd\nPosted on 2/15/2013\nCome up to the Birmingham YMCA on Saturday March 2nd from 7:00 – 9:00 for the annual Daddy/Daughter Dance! There will be snacks and desserts so consider going out to dinner with your circle before coming to the dance. This year’s theme is western attire!\nA DJ will be on site to lead the dances and games!\nCost is $5.00 per person.\nBirmingham Family YMCA\n400 East Lincoln Street, Birmingham, MI\n(248) 644-9036\nPosted on Friday, February 15th, 2013 by BigDaddy Print View"}
{"text": "Things You'll Need:\n- List of the gems in which you have a particular interest\n- List of birthstones, by month\n- Idea of the type(s) of metal in which you would like your gemstone set\n- List of the \"type\" of jewelry you want your gemstone set in (like rings, bracelets or necklaces)\n- List of shapes, cuts, and sizes of gems in which you are interested\n- List of the \"styles\" of jewelry you like\n- Compiled information about the gemstones on your list, particularly their hardness\n- Step 1\nDecide on the list of criteria upon which you will make your gemstone purchase decision. This could be based on several different factors. These could include, but are necessarily limited to: your birthstone,\nyour preferred gemstone metal, your favorite color(s), the color of your eyes, your wardrobe, the \"style\" of jewelry you like wear, the \"type of jewelry you like to wear, gem availability in the marketplace and\nInvestment values.\n- Step 2\nIf you want to make a birthstone purchase, you must first understand what your birthstone(s) are. Some months have both a primary and secondary birthstone. Decide which of these birthstones you want to choose and eliminate the others.\n- Step 3\nConsider the metal in which you want your gemstone set. Certain gemstones look better in gold metals while others look better in silver. Therefore, if the rest of your jewelry is all gold, then you will likely want to choose a gemstone that is traditionally set into gold rather than silver. Eliminate the gems that are set only in the other metal color.\n- Step 4\nIf you want a gemstone that is in your favorite color, then choose only those in that color. For example, if your favorite color is orange, you should consider stones like Mexican fire opal, Padparadsha, Coral, Montana agate, Carnelian, Sunstone, or Hessonite garnet. Eliminate the remaining gems on your list that don't come in an orange color.\n- Step 5\nIf you want a gemstone the color of your eyes, then choose only those in the right color. For example, if your eyes are green, then you would likely consider stones like Tsavorite, Malachite, Green sapphire, Jade,\nPeridot, Green tourmaline, Chrysophase, Chrome diopside, Emerald, Varicite, Adventurine, and Green topaz. Eliminate the remaining gems on your list that don't come in green.\n- Step 6\nConsider the jewelry pieces in which you want your gemstone set. Some gems are softer than others and, therefore, not suitable for certain types of jewelry. For example, soft stones that rank a 6 or less on the Mohs scale of hardness really aren't suitable for setting in rings or bracelets. If you are seeking a gemstone ring, then you can eliminate those gems that are too soft to be set into rings.\n- Step 7\nConsider the type of cut, shape, and size you want for your gemstone. Certain gems are never, or rarely faceted. Therefore, if you are seeking one of them--like an opal or amber--you would have to settle for a cabochon cut, inlay, beading, or chips. Other stones are cut only 1 or 2 ways--let's say rounds and ovals--so you would have to settle for one of those cuts. Size can also be a factor. Certain gems come in only small sizes. Therefore, if your heart is set on something big and bold, you will have to eliminate them from your list.\n- Step 8\nCheck out the availability of the remaining gems on your list. Some gemstones are more difficult to find than others. If they can't be found, then obviously they can't be purchased.\n- Step 9\nConsider your budget. Some gems are much more expensive than others. For example, padparadsha sapphires can run thousands to even hundreds of thousands of dollars. That may make that gem way outside of your budget. Eliminate all remaining gems on your list that are obviously outside of your budget price range.\n- Step 10\nConsider the long-term use of your gemstone. Some gemstones are classics, like diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. Others are more trendy in nature, like sunstone, ametrine, or certain types of tourmaline. You should ultimately choose a gem that can withstand the test of time. It should be something you can wear today, a decade from now, or even pass down to your daughter or granddaughter. It should certainly never be something which you feel you could easily tire of. Eliminate all of the remaining gems from your list that you don't consider a \"classic\" enough choice.\n- Step 11\nConsider the \"style\" of jewelry you like to wear. Some gemstones, like turquoise, are typically set in only one or two types of styles. If you don't like those styles, then you probably want to eliminate those gemstones.\n- Step 12\nConsider what you will be wearing your gemstones with. If your wardrobe is typically casual, then antique types of gems might not be appropriate. Eliminiate any gems that won't go with your wardrobe.\n- Step 13\nOnce you have narrowed your gem choices down to 2 or 3 options, go shopping to see what kind of jewelry you can find with that gem. Some gems are easier to find than others and those might readily move to the top of your list. Be sure to make your purchases from retailers that have a return and/or money-back guarantee policy. That way, if you discover you don't like your choices, they can be returned for something else.\ncoco830610 said\non 6/23/2008\nbjbead is committed to providing the best quality jewelry supply, you can wholesale thousands of beads jewelry easily and quickly.\nSpeedy-Max said\non 2/27/2008 Great article and thanks for the advice"}
{"text": "Universal Traits Have Been Discovered In Lullabies and Dance MusicAccording to a new study published in Current Biology, dance songs and lullabies from around the globe can be identified by most. Could people guess what songs are for used for dance or soothing a child by their sound alone, without any knowledge about their cultural...\n“Everybody Needs to Clap their Hands and Be Happy”Jo-Michael Scheibe shares some wise words from a friend, living in Germany. In times of darkness, we find strength. Music helps us seek out this strength: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “God has wrought many things out of oppression. He has endowed his creatures...\n"}
{"text": "When we adopted Iggy he was so scared he hesitated taking a single stair to leave the Lost Dogs Home. We engaged a behaviouralist and over many weeks he transformed into a calmer, less terrified Jack Russell Terrier pup. While he is still terrified of Trams and the Vet, he is the most adorable dog, with a love of children (aka ball throwing small humans), walks and Meerkat impersonations. We love Iggy!"}
{"text": "North Central Correctional Inst. at Gardner\n(Security Level Medium/Minimum)\nRaymond Marchilli, Superintendent\n500 Colony Road\nPO Box 466\nGardner, MA 01440\nPhone (978) 630-6000\nGardner State Colony was first established in 1902 as a colony for mentally disturbed patients who were able bodied and sufficiently cooperative to engage in construction work for the institution..\nReconstruction and renovation of the facility has continued for more than three decades, with many of the projects enabling the prison to increase the inmate population or improve energy efficiency.. Beginning in 2013, an ambitious energy efficiency project was initiated. The Power Plant was converted from oil to natural gas, two wind turbines were installed, windows and plumbing fixtures were replaced and building insulation was improved across the facility.\nThe Locust Building Minimum Unit\nLocust Building was originally used to house staff members of the Gardner State Hospital. The State Hospital closed on July 1, 1976.\nThe North Central Correctional Institution opened on June 18, 1981. Locust building was not utilized until 1983 when the Stewards Office moved in downstairs and the Identification/K-9 Office was upstairs. In 1986 the building was turned over to Food and Farm Services.\nFood and Farm Services utilized Locust Building from August 1986 to July 1989. The building then remained vacant.\nRenovation on the Locust Building commenced in 1990. Initial funding provided in 1991 was $100,000.00, however, the project stopped due to the discovery of lead. In 1993, the project again ceased as modular housing from Deer Island House of Correction was being considered as alternative housing. In 1994, the project resumed when the building was de-leaded by an MCI Shirley work crew.\nRenovations continued off and on until the Minimum Unit opened on May 18, 1998. On June 10, 1998, Locust Building was dedicated to the lasting memory of Timothy T. Beauregard, Correction Maintenance Worker II for his loyal service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, NCCI, and its staff. Tim was a member of NCCI's staff from February of 1986 until his untimely death in November of 1992. During this time Tim was held in high regard by both his peers and supervisors.\nLocust is a thirty (30) bed minimum unit. The inmates are placed into crews to perform maintenance within the grounds of the facility and outside the facility for the local communities. The outside crew, known as the OUS crew, is derived from an approved list of inmates housed at the minimum. These inmates, supervised by an Officer, go out to the local communities to perform various jobs. Their service has saved and continues to save these communities thousands of dollars each year.\nThe minimum unit entered into a partnership with the National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS) back on December 23, 1998. The program is a result of corroboration with Sister Pauline Quinn of Casco, Maine, who has aided numerous correctional facilities across the country implement similar programs.\nNEADS is a non-profit organization established to provide Hearing and Service Dogs for people who are deaf or who use wheelchairs. These Assistance Dogs become extensions of their owners and bring security, freedom, independence and relief from social isolation to their partners.\nNEADS is one of the oldest and largest programs of its kind. Since 1976, NEADS has trained over 500 working dogs for service across the United States.\nThe Minimum Unit at NCCI was the first Massachusetts Department of Correction facility to incorporate this program. Has since expanded to the medium security portion of the facility and to other sites within the department. The program is very much in line with the Department's Vision Statement to offer the inmates opportunities for positive behavioral change and optimize community reparation efforts while working collaboratively with the community and other agencies. Under the direction of both Department of Correction staff and the NEADS trainers, the inmates raise the pups teaching them basic obedience and other skills (such as retrieving dropped articles, turning lights on and off, and opening doors) that are needed to prepare them for their future career as service dogs. According to the NEADS staff, the Prison Pup program has expedited the training process and has resulted in a reduction of the waiting list for service dogs."}
{"text": "Before & After – Face\nFace\n65 year old female who was looking for an improvement in her neck and lower face. Underwent facelift, upper eyelid surgery and neck lift with a correction of right eyelid sag performed by Dr. Boudreault.\nIndividual results may vary and are not guaranteed."}
{"text": "By: Amandla! Correspondent\nFrom: Amandla issue 49/50, December 2016\nThe 14 week long strike at Robertson Winery (RW) in Western Cape is over, but the struggle surely isn’t. 220 workers went out on strike at the end of August for a minimum wage of R8500 per month and a range of other demands, some directed against racist practices at the packaging and bottling factory. On Monday 28 November, they went back to work. It did not take many hours before the turmoil at the company started again.\nThe 14 week long strike at Robertson Winery in Western Cape is over, but the struggle surely isn´t.\nAs we write this, it appears as if the management is about to break last week’s agreement on “full bonus pay”, corresponding to about one monthly salary. In addition, three temporary workers who participated in the strike from the beginning will not be permanently hired, as promised. As Amandla! is about to go to press, the leadership of CSAAWU and shop stewards are discussing their options.\nThe appeal for a boycott of Robertson wines cannot be withdrawn at this stage. Readers must follow CSAAWU ’s and Amandla Media’s Facebook pages for news releases.\nAt the first CCMA mediation in August it was clear that it would be a long strike. During a pause in the mediation, the Commissioner came back to the CSAAWU negotiators: “They say it is going to be war. I shall just issue the strike certificate.” The majority of workers about to go on strike were earning less than R3500, even before deductions. A couple of weeks before, management and its consultant, Mr Le Roux, had called the staff to a meeting. He had tried to brush off the new union like a fly from his suit: “We could pay the R8500 that the union is demanding. But if we do that, the union will only come back and demand more next year.”\nSecrecy in protection of profits\nThe company had earlier also provided the first four pages of its annual financial statements, to show that CSAAWU ’s demands were “unaffordable”. They told an interesting story:\n1. Wages only comprised 3.5% of the production costs.\n2. Sales had expanded by a staggering 75% over three years.\n3. Production costs had grown by the same 75%.\nThis could only mean that the profits of the winery had been shifted for tax reasons to other companies in the production and distribution chain, controlled by the same people. All of these companies are ultimately owned by the same Rands Family Trust.\nSix weeks into the strike, the company allowed a chartered account to “look at but not copy” the books of RW. RW again refused to show the financials of the other two companies that RW trades as and shares directors with: the cooperative that delivers about half of all the bulk wine and the company that is RW’s only customer, “Robertson Wide River”. Their profit rates had to be concealed.\nWhat the company offered at the table was “7% across the board, or 8% if there is a fast agreement.” A compromise proposal from the union was a big hike the first year and smaller increases for the next two years. It was met by: “Are you asking us to increase the minimum wage by 70% for people with no ambitions in life?!”\nAfter 14 weeks of strike, an international boycott campaign and the latest conflict right now triggered about the deal, the company is eating those words. To break the tradition of racist oppression and poverty wages in the whole wine industry – this is the ambition of the workers.\nIn defence of “the image”\nThe backing of RW by all employers in the town of Robertson shows the scope of the task confronting CSAAWU . In a recent statement from the “Laborie Dialogue Initiative” (LDI), they say they are “deeply concerned about the damage that is being caused to the image of the agricultural industry, and the wine industry in particular”. This is a joint statement from the employers’ associations, VinPro and Hortgro, the farmworker union FAWU and the union association AWETUC. CSAAWU’s solidarity campaign and a documentary film “Bitter Grapes” are attacked in a variation of the well-known theme of “outside forces”.\nThe film featured in Scandinavia during the strike. It hit the sales of Robertson. In Denmark, supermarkets took the bottles off the shelves. Also, for unions who are passive and appreciated by the employers for their complacence, CSAAWU is becoming a real problem. Despite a deal that was far away from the original demand, CSAAWU is growing by the day. In Robertson, even tellers at Spar and Pick n’ Pay want to join. CSAAWU has become The Hope.\nFailed interdict\nRW has repeatedly tried to interdict the protected strike. They demanded that the union leadership and strike committee get jail sentences for contempt of court. This failed again two weeks ago. CSAAWU got a minimal 12 month suspended penalty of R50,000 for posting actions of workers with sticks on Facebook and singing militant songs. The demand for jail sentences was rejected as being completely out of the question.\nThe strike has predominantly been very peaceful, well controlled by the workers and the union. It has received solidarity from socialist and faith-based organisations in the Western Cape – the Muslim community in Cape Town and the English Church in Robertson, just to mention two important supporters. It has also received international support, in the form of solidarity work in Denmark and Sweden and financial support from food worker unions.\nWhen workers went back to work on 28 November, the agreement was that there would be no disciplinary action, three temporary workers who had participated in the strike would be made permanent, the increase would be back paid to August, and there would be a full bonus payment of about one month’s pay. The wage increase across the board was R400 or 8%, whichever is the greater. Now, at the beginning of December, it is unclear what parts of this agreement RW is challenging.\nFor working people all over the world there is just one way to go – keep together and fight, here, there and every where. The working class is one – let us take the necessary fights together, one and for all, all for one!"}
{"text": "Photo: Torrey Pines Logic\nPhoto: Torrey Pines Logic\nUtilizing a FLIR core, Torrey Pines Logic has developed an affordable thermal imager that is no larger than a mini red-dot sight. The T10 goes beyond weapons applications as it is both a commercial infrared camera as well as a \"thermal red dot sight,\" designed to be equally useful in both applications/situations during all lighting conditions, including total darkness. There are three models available: two consumer models for residential/hunting/outdoor and a ruggedized military/law enforcement model.\nThe T10 mini-thermal imagers models T10-S (50° FOV, 9-Hz video), T10-N (25° FOV, 9-Hz video) and T10-M (50° FOV, 30-Hz video) offer a robust feature set commonly found in more expensive devices. All models offer on-board image processing, manual and automatic NUC (Non-Uniformity Correction) capability, temperature read-out, battery read-out and protection, auto power-save, and flexible mounting options: Picatinny rail/wrist strap/user-handle mount and more.\nThe 9-Hz units are ideal for hunters and commercial uses and are export ready and the 30-Hz units support more sophisticated domestic user needs. For law enforcement and military, the wide angle units augment agency capabilities conducting search operations.\nThe standard models (T10-S and T10-N) and military model (T10-M) differ in a number of ways: The military model refreshes at 30 Hz versus 9 Hz for the standard models, has a protective shroud, and utilizes a quick detach mounting system. The T10-S and T10- N weigh 50 grams without a battery, with the more rugged T10-M weighing 109 grams. The weapon mountable T10-M is durable enough to handle high-recoil firearms such as a shotgun firing high-powered slugs. All models utilize a single transverse mounted CR123 battery with 8+ hours expected life. The T10 meets IP67 waterproofing standards, which is 1 meter for 30 minutes.\nThe range of the thermal display is excellent considering its small form factor. All models have multiple display modes: white hot, black hot, NV green, and color. The field-of-view for the T10-N is 25 degrees while the T10-S and T10-M sport a 50-degree viewing angle. All three models of the Torrey Pines Logic T10 are available, with the standard model T10-S at $499, the T10-N costing $599, and the ruggedized military model T10-M priced at $699..\nSee all comments"}
{"text": "Recitatif: A Story (Hardcover)\n$16.00\nDescription.\nAbout the Author\nTONI MORRISON is the author of eleven novels and three essay collections. She received the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and in 1993 the Nobel Prize in Literature. She died in 2019.\nPraise For…\n\"The only short story ever written by the Nobel Prize–winning Morrison is also a thought experiment, illuminated here by Smith's close analysis of equal length. . . . A uniquely interesting and enlightening reading experience.\" --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"}
{"text": "40 Day Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer - Wednesday, March 20, 2013.\nBiblical Wisdom\nMy friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Galatians 6:1\nQuestions to Ponder\n- Is sin taken seriously in today’s church and by today’s Christians? How is it, or how is it not?\n- Why might it be “cruel” not to admonish someone whose behavior is obviously sinful? What are the dangers in admonishing someone?\n- How might the church and individual Christians avoid being hypocritical and judgmental when admonishing a Christian brother or sister?\nPsalm Fragment\nRestore us again, O God of our salvation,\nand put away your indignation toward us. Psalm 85:4\nJournal Reflections\n- Have you ever been admonished by another Christian? If so, write about the experience. How was it done? How did it feel? What were the results?\n- Have you ever offered a word of admonition to another person? If so, write about the experience. How did it feel? What were the results?\n- If you answered no to the above two questions, spend some time in writing reflecting upon the idea of taking sin seriously enough to admonish another and receive admonition from another.\nPrayer for Today."}
{"text": "Fifty Shades Darker, the second film adaptation of the Fifty Shades trilogy, proved to be just as much of a chore to view as the first instalment was.\nThe main problem is that it is simply too long. At nearly two hours, the film endured several monotonous periods which could have easily have been trimmed or better yet – been cut completely. The fact that there were so many lulls in the viewing makes the sudden plot twists even more mind boggling. For instance, the plot twist involving Ana’s boss, Jack Hyde came out of nowhere. He had barely featured in the film to that point, so it really felt like the filmmakers were trying too hard to surprise the viewers with the twist.\nThere are also a number of problems in Fifty Shades Darker related to the plot of the film, which is probably more of the novel’s fault than the films, but was still an issue. What was going to happen proved to be incredibly predictable, mainly because of how the plot was written of course, but this was not helped in the slightest by the body language of lead actress Dakota Johnson, which telegraphed what was going to happen next to an even greater extent.\nA lot of criticism has come in for lead actor Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey, with plenty of critics feeling that he does not have the presence or ooze enough power in his role, which after viewing the film, is a fair assessment. The reaction of the female contingent in the cinema when he first appeared on the screen told me exactly why he was cast in the role: he is attractive. That literally must be the only reason he was cast in the role because there does not appear to be any other redeemable qualities about the man.\nFifty Shades Darker is not the most exhilarating viewing but, despite all the negative press will no doubt be a box office success. That is for one reason and one reason only: the extremely adult content to be seen within. Take that out of the equation and the film and the book series too would have flopped. The sexual nature of the film has intrigued and still intrigues many, and undoubtedly the third instalment Fifty Shades Freed to be released next February will also be a box office success.\nRating: 1.5/5"}
{"text": "Covid-19 gives Korean lifers major problems, minor perks\nSouth Korean life insurers’ near-term financial performance and business growth are likely to be constrained by the coronavirus pandemic, and they face rising investment risk if the pandemic escalates, sources told AsianInvestor.\nThe key reasons are higher financial-market volatility and the expected interest-rate cuts by many central banks, including Korea's own, to shore up the global economy. Covid-19 has also hampered investment decisions and strategies.\n“Currently, all business trips have been cancelled, and that gives us trouble in the due diligence process. We are therefore focused on investing in commingled funds which invest in relatively safer assets, as the local asset managers can then do the due diligence on-site,” one alternative investment professional at a major Korea life insurer told AsianInvestor on condition of anonymity.\nA senior investment professional at another Korean life insurer agreed that it has become harder to travel overseas for due diligence and other business purposes. Still, he sees a different approach on how to carry out alternative investments.\n“We will invest in specific assets rather than blind funds or fund of funds where we can’t assess the underlying assets,” the senior investment professional spoke to AsianInvestor on condition of anonymity. “Macroeconomics and industry research will now become essential. Energy, retail, oil and travel industries will be in danger, so exposure to those industries should be minimised.”\nThe overarching push for direct investments comes from two upcoming regulatory changes in Korea: the Financial Reporting Standard 17 (IFRS 17) and K-Insurance Capital Standard (K-ICS). The projected consequences have led to a surge in the sourcing of overseas real assets by Korean securities companies who then sell them to syndicates of Korean asset owners, as AsianInvestor has covered extensively.\nRegulators have somewhat mitigated the short-term disruptions of investment activities and strategies. On March 17, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) decided to delay the IFRS 17 by another year until January 1, 2023. This will also likely delay the start of the K-ICS to 2023, giving the insurers an additional year to get prepared, sources assessed.\nThe potential impact on Korean life insurers will depend on how well they’re capitalised. Those struggling to raise capital to improve their risked-based capital (RBC) ratio in the short term may well find it difficult and costlier to do so. There are also concerns that the corporate bond market will face a much higher rate when mature issuances are rolled over this year.\nNEGATIVE SPREAD BURDEN\nKorean life insurers are more likely to be affected by current market disruptions than non-life insurers. This is because major life insurers have a negative spread burden – the deficit created by the difference in the policyholder guaranteed interest rate and the actual investment yields. This remains one of major challenges to bottom-line profitability.\nAccording to data from Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) on November 13, 2019, life insurance companies have recorded a negative spread of 0.2 percentage points as at the end of June 2019. It was the first time that local life insurers have suffered a minus margin over the industry’s 70-year history.\nA sharp decline in interest rates has put further pressure on capitalisation as profit deteriorates, especially for those exposed to relatively large negative spreads, according to a Hong Kong-based investment adviser familiar with Korean life insurers.\n“As they need to consider both profitability and asset/liability management (ALM) at the same time, each insurer’s risk appetite would be different,” the adviser told AsianInvestor.\nUnder current investment allocations, however, immediate investment strategy changes may not come about due to different duration gaps of fixed income assets. Some life insurers may focus on stabilising capitalisation from an ALM standpoint under present market conditions while seeking to increase profitability, the adviser explained.\nUncertainties facing Korean life insurers have risen a great deal in recent months. These include material disruptions in financial markets, which may last for an extended period, and a potential spike in mortality risk, the severity of which is highly uncertain at this point.\nIn the near term, the deterioration in global equity markets and the decline in interest rates will put pressure on life insurers' earnings, reserves and capital, according to Siew Wai Wan, senior director of Asia Pacific insurance at Fitch Ratings.\n“Therefore, the life insurers would take a more conservative approach on their investment portfolio by increasing more fixed-income securities. This is also to narrow the duration gap as their duration liability would go up due to the interest-rate decline,” Wan told AsianInvestor.\nBINNING 2020 PLANS\nIn the short term, Korean life insurers are no longer able to deploy capital according to their 2020 plan made late last year, especially due to restricted travels. The life insurers are now busy assessing the implications and how they could re-adjust their business planning in response to the market sell-off and the repricing of risk premia, according to one Seoul-based adviser.\n“In the mid-to-long term, as the market stabilises, many will be clearer on the market price from which they can revisit their strategy along with a better idea of the long-term performances of asset classes,” the adviser told AsianInvestor.\nAs interest-rate adjustments and volatility are primary concerns, it has become crucial to avoid investing in risky assets now, the senior investment professional at a life insurer reiterated. And although it will become harder to construct solid portfolios, he has his eyes set on at least one solution for the problem.\n“Investments in infrastructure assets will now be re-evaluated after the virus outbreak. It is a very stable, long-term asset class and acts like fixed income securities,” he said."}
{"text": "Explains the economics concepts of opportunity cost, money, prices and entrepreneurship, based on analysis of scalping of tickets for a Van Gogh exhibit\n\"... the Gallery chose not to sell the tickets. If it had sold them, fewer people would have lined up — the higher the price, the shorter the lines. ... Anything that people value commands a price. Of this we can be absolutely certain. That is what we mean by 'value.' A value is anything people act to achieve; that is, anything they willingly give up something else to obtain.\""}
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{"text": "Man jailed for 12 weeks after violently threatening Safer Travel officer\nPublished: 24-07-2020\nA man has been jailed for 12 weeks after he hurled abuse and made violent threats towards a Safer Travel PCSO.\nMark Jarrett, of Mere Street, Erdington, attempted to board the 51 bus in Perry Barr on Tuesday (22 July) when the female PCSO reminded boarding passengers to put their face coverings on before they get on the bus in accordance with the CoVID-19 legislation.\nThe 30-year-old man instantly became aggressive, shouting verbal abuse and threatening the officer while violently gesturing in her face.\nThe PCSO attempted to calm the man however he continued to make violent threats towards her, leaving her fearing for her safety.\nThankfully she was not hurt during the incident and the bus driver was able to close the doors to protect the officer and pull away from the offender, where he continued to aggressively shout abuse at the departing bus.\nMark Jarrett was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison for a public order offence\nThe incident was recorded on the officer’s body-worn video, which enabled the Safer Travel team to identify the man, track him down and arrest him.\nJarrett was remanded in custody overnight and appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court yesterday (23 July) where he pleaded guilty to Section 4 Public Order.\nHe was sentenced to a total of 12 weeks in prison for a public order offence as well as another unrelated offence, and ordered to pay £200 in compensation.\nInspector Rachel Crump of the Safer Travel policing team, said: “This is a disgraceful attack on an officer in the line of duty that was simply doing her job and keeping passengers safe on the bus.\n“Our officers work to protect the public and we will not tolerate abusive and violent behaviour towards them.\n“We are very thankful to the bus driver and passengers who were on-board and supported the officer afterwards.”"}

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