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Rosie Rivera was sworn in as Sheriff of Salt Lake County on August 15, 2017, becoming the first female sheriff elected in the State of Utah. Rivera began her career in law enforcement in 1993, ascending from officer to detective, sergeant, lieutenant, deputy chief and ultimately sheriff. She has served in many capacities during her tenure, including patrol, community policing, gang detective, investigations, narcotics, administration, and as department spokeswoman. In her current role, Rivera oversees the largest jail and largest Court Security Bureau in Utah and serves as CEO of the Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake.
Sheriff Rivera believes in transparency in law enforcement as well as justice for all. She is passionate about finding alternatives to incarceration by supporting programs such as drug addiction treatment, mental health treatment, and additional housing for the homeless. As sheriff she has put these passions into action by building a more diverse team, bringing in Medically Assisted Treatment to the jail, supporting and implementing pretrial release programs, and creating a transparent and fiscally responsible approach to the budget process. She has advocated for victims and survivors of domestic violence throughout her career and remains actively involved in mentoring gang-involved youth.
Rivera has served on the boards of numerous organizations and currently serves on the Salt Lake County Opioid Task Force, Salt Lake County Advisory Board for the Family Justice Center, Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center Advisory Board, Salt Lake Area Gang Project Governing Board, and the Metro Narcotics Task Force Advisory Board. She also serves as Chair of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee for Salt Lake County. Most recently, Rivera was asked to participate in the Commission on Protecting Privacy and Preventing Discrimination with the Office of the State Auditor.
Rivera has received many awards throughout her career. As sheriff, she has been honored with the 2018 Tonahuac Award, 2018 Ignacio Zaragoz Award, 2018 Sundance Women in Leadership Award, 2019 American Society of Public Administration Distinguished Service Award, 2019 YWCA Outstanding Achievement Award for Public Service and the 2020 Rosa Parks Award. Rivera is the mother of three adult children and grandmother to six grandchildren.
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It seems that God has been working behind the scenes to pull some things together along the lines of church for us. Several things have happened recently:
About a month ago, we dropped out of the small group study that we had been attending at another Reformed congregation because we had several people interested in a small group nearby our house. After we backed out of the group we were attending, every family backed out of the study at our house. For the last 3 weeks we have been doing something at home by ourselves. Waiting…..
A couple of weeks ago, we drove to the Kansas side and saw and heard Alistar Begg . One of the things Pastor Begg said that really confirmed for us what we need to do at some point in the future is "drive as far as necessary to get into a good Bible preaching congregation"
The church that was able to accomodate Pastor Begg was an E-Free church. The only E-Free church we had any familiarity with before this was one in Knoxville that we visited once when home to see my family– very seeker friendly and modernish. But the church where Pastor Begg spoke is not like this. (We also greatly respect the Bott station manager and this is the church he attends). We were pleasantly surprised.
The other weekend on my way back from the Above Rubies retreat, I passed by a church building we had never noticed before about 40 minutes from home. (We don’t go that way but maybe twice a year so that wasn’t really the unusual part). But it was an E-Free church. I took note of the location and told Shane about it when I got home.
Shane did some research the next day and found the website. We were amazed! It looked like a possibility. Then he called the Pastor. They spoke for at least 30 minutes. Very unusual, consider the conversation usually last’s about 3 minutes– it usually ends when Shane asks about having the children with us for class instead of Sunday School. And the pastor says "Oh, that would never work at our church"
It seemed that all the answers were the "right" answers for us. Shane asked more. The "right" answers kept coming. Here is what he found out:
They are a Reformed congregation.
About 175 members.
Most of whom homeschool.
They are using John Piper’s Bible study materials.
They have an age-integrated class for the summer (memorizing scripture together as a church).
When they resume Bible classes in the fall– the father’s will be teaching the children.
There are several families that keep their children with them in the adult class. If we aren’t comfortable with sending the children to Bible class it is no big deal.
They alternate with home groups and prayer meeting every other Wednesday night. (Not too many churches left that have prayer meetings.).
The congregation is several years old, has elders and is debt free!!! (Members of the church helped to build the building)
Since we are having Bible study at home by ourselves on Wednesday nights, we went to the Pastor’s small group last night. (There are several small groups meeting on Wednesday nights). In this small group they are studying Doug Wilson’s "Reformed Marriage" which we have seen but not read before. Very interesting and good discussions. The teen girls that were there were well mannered, and dressed. The people were friendly and we seemed to have some things in common with them besides our faith. Shane and I both enjoyed getting to know the people last night. (So much that it was 11:30 before our heads finally hit the pillow). There were no other children present this week, but one of the ladies said that her 2 girls that are still at home (11 and 13) usually attend. At least 2 families present last night have 6 children, there was also a single lady that seemed very comfortable.
Since this is a holiday weekend, and we have no committments at church this Sunday, Shane feels we could visit this week. If it goes well, we will find other opportunities to visit between now and the end of the year. And we can attend on Wednesday’s. Which we feel will give us a good feel for the congregation
We are fairly certain that God will not release us to attend this church or any other on a permenant basis until at least January. But if we know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, we can survive until then.
We will still have the issue of telling Shane’s family that we are leaving "the church" but there are just not any churches in the denomination (at least in our area) that we feel comfortable with attending on a permenant basis. We are praying that it will not devestate his grandparents especially. Of course, there may be no reason to even tell them since we are not seeing them as often as we were when we were living in the same town. We will need to tell his parents as they have been to church with us before and have spent time with our preacher and his wife. But we will cross that bridge when we get to it.
For now…. we have hope!!!!
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A tie might be a small detail to add on to your look but it says a lot than you might think. That’s why there are rules to wearing a tie even though the rules are often unspoken.
Simple rules of wearing a tie that every guy should know
Next time you wear a tie, follow these rules
The next time you are planning on wearing a tie, make sure you adhere to these simple yet very important rules:
1. The knot size matters
The size of the knot shouldn’t be too small nor too large. You don’t want a knot that is ridiculously big and you also don’t want a knot that does not cover the collar band and the top button efficiently.
2. Check on the length of your tie
Back in high school, short ties might have been the thing. But for a professional look, you want your tie to at least hit the beltline. And, it should not go beyond your belt line.
3. Screaming ties are a big no
Well, unless the intention is to grab all the attention, your tie should complement your look but not attract unnecessary attention. Choose a colour and pattern that are line with the palette of your shirt. If it’s printed, the prints shouldn’t be shouting.
4. Tighten the knot
No guys, a loose tie isn’t attractive at all. Look at yourself in the mirror again and tighten the knot if need be.
5. The width should be proportional to your body shape
As you can imagine, a skinny tie will look ludicrous on a broad man. Broader guys should, therefore, opt for ties that are a bit wider while slender guys should go for slim ties. But slim guys also need to ensure that the collar is smaller as well so that it’s proportional to the tie.
6. The occasion
Super important. The occasion determines the colour, print, and whether or not you add any accessories to your tie.
7. Your tie should never show under the collar of your shirt
If it shows, it means you either chose a tie that is too big or a shirt that has with a small collar. Always opt for wide-collared shirts when wearing a tie.
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Before we left for our trip, we were warned by my brother Ryan — the only person we knew who had ever actually been there — to plan on spending a LOT of time at Graceland.
And man, he wasn’t kidding. One day wasn’t nearly enough!
Everything we did at Graceland was so cool and fun that describing our experiences there could literally fill volumes, so in the interest of time, I’ll condense the visit down into small, bite-size chapters (hence the ominous “Part I” mentioned above) for your reading pleasure.
That said, let’s start at the beginning. We arrived at Graceland just after 1pm and were stunned by the totally rinky-dink infrastructure. The parking lot was tiny and not even remotely as organized as it could be — you know, “You are parked in Section H for ‘Hound Dog!'” like they used to do at Disneyland — I mean, even just numbered sections would be nice.
It was pretty much a hillbilly free for all, but somehow in the flood of cars surging through the gates, we found a sweet parking spot near the main entrance. Thank you, Elvis!
Armed with our cameras and Elvis fans (embossed with the slogan “#1 Fan”, they were Courtney and Christine’s saving grace since we couldn’t find matching t-shirts in our size range) we followed the scent of BBQ hamburgers towards the only restaurant around.
Which brings up another infrastructure problem, there is practically nowhere to eat at Graceland. Seriously, my inner Walt Disney was screaming to slap up a couple themed restaurants — you know, “Colonel Parker’s Chicken Shack”, “Priscilla’s Rib Hut”, etc. — but my dreams of modernizing the food court at Graceland would have to wait as we were absolutely starving!
Ducking into the only restaurant in the area, we were instantly overwhelmed by the crowd. The picture above does not do that joint justice…because, let me tell ya, that place was packed!
And with upwards of 50-to-70,000 people in attendance that day alone they actually ran out of food about ten minutes after we ordered. Yes, they literally ran out of food to sell. Insanity!
A couple of the surly waitresses locked the doors to keep the hungry throngs at bay, but I swear to God, I thought people were gonna riot.
Lucky for us we had secured a safe haven (a row of four barstools at the back of the restaurant) so we were able to avoid the fireworks out front. And then, our lunch arrived!
Picture the most ordinary hamburger you’d find at any theme park and you have this place pegged. Nothing fancy, but here at this no name restaurant near the parking lot, with people banging on the doors out front, we experienced one of the true culinary highlights of our trip: Elvis’ late-night favorite, the legendary fried peanut butter and banana sandwich!
Pictured above with a side salad, though it usually comes with fries (!), this sandwich is so grease-tastic, you can almost hear yourself getting fatter as you eat it. And yes, that’s a compliment!
The girls each had the obligatory bite, followed by the obligatory gag, but I thought it was pretty damn tasty…if not exactly marriage-worthy on my food scale, then surely worthy of a trip to the drive-in in my van.
My only complaint is that they used smooth peanut butter and mashed it together with the bananas. Chunky peanut butter and whole slices of banana would have been much better and way more rustic to boot.
But hey, we were eating Elvis’ favorite fried food mere steps away from his final resting place…who were we to complain?
So, our bellies full, we checked in at the ticket booth (thankfully I had pre-ordered our tickets online weeks earlier, which allowed us to cut to the front of the reserved ticket line!) and joined the rabid fans waiting for the next Graceland shuttle bus.
We purchased the mid-level Graceland Platinum Tour (a steal at $27.00 per person!) which includes an audio guided tour of the mansion and grounds along with a self-guided tour of Elvis’ two custom airplanes (yes, he had two!), Elvis’ automobile museum, the Sincerely Elvis Museum (mostly filled with his super cool jumpsuits!) and finally, the Elvis After Dark museum which I’ll tell you more about later.
And even though it was roasting outside — we later heard that the temperature peaked at 115 degrees that day! Yikes! — we were so excited to be waiting in line to see the home of the King, that the gentle Southern breeze generated by our matching Elvis fans was more than enough to keep us cool.
Having finally reached the gates of Graceland, we were ready to step inside!
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The recently discovered remains (found in South Africa) of an archaic hominin named Homo naledi (possibly the most primitive Homo remains known) suggest that it was somewhere between ape and human. Per the article:
A recently unearthed extinct human species — perhaps the most primitive ever discovered — had hands and feet adapted for a life both on the ground and in the trees, researchers say....The most recently discovered human species, Homo naledi, had a brain about the size of an orange, but it nevertheless possessed enough of a mind to perform ritual burials of its dead....They found the species shared a long, robust thumb and wrist architecture with modern humans and Neanderthals, potentially giving the hand a precise, forceful grip that may have been useful for tool use. However, its fingers were longer and more curved than most australopithecines — indeed, more curved than those of nearly any other species of early hominin. This quality hints at a life suited for moving and climbing through trees....“The foot is not entirely humanlike, but it’s more humanlike than not,” William Harcourt-Smith, a paleoanthropologist at Lehman College in the Bronx and the American Museum of Natural History in New York, told Live Science. “I think it would’ve been very good at walking on the ground.” However, the H. naledi foot had toes that were more curved than those of modern humans, supporting the notion that the hominin was also relatively adept at life in the trees....The scientists detailed their findings on H. naledi‘s hands and feet online today (Oct. 6) in two papers in the journal Nature Communications.
May I be the one to make the pedantic statement?
"Humans are apes."
Heh, we know what is meant, though. Other, nonhuman apes.
The word, apes, used in the colloquial sense excludes humans.
Perhaps, but not in a scientific sense. I would expect Discovery to use the scientific sense of the word.
Anyway, someone was going to say it, so I threw it out there.
Humans are intelligent Apes, what's the big deal about it?.
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PHP 5.5 becomes the standard version for our Linux hosting
Good news: PHP 5.5 has recently become the standard version of PHP for all our Linux hosting packages. This latest version of PHP was launched in 2013 and is much more stable than all prior versions. We are therefore happy to offer this new version by default for all websites and subsites that will be built from now on.
What should I do to use PHP 5.5?
You can switch to PHP 5.5 in real-time via My Combell. By the way, you can select this separately for each subsite. Attention: you may have to change some of your PHP scripts if you use obsolete code. On the PHP.net website (http://be.php.net/manual/en/appendices.php), you will find detailed information about migrating from PHP 5.x to PHP 5.5 and from other versions. Make sure you discuss this with your web developer before making any changes. We advise you to create a temporary subsite using PHP 5.5 with a copy of your website that will allow you to perform the necessary tests.
PHP 5.5 will no longer support the following features: Magic quotes, register_globals, register_long_arrays and ‘call-time passing by reference’.
What if my application is not compatible with PHP 5.5?
Don’t worry! The previous PHP versions remain active. If a pack doesn’t work with version 5.5, just downgrade to version 5.4 or 5.3. Versions 5.2 and 4.4 are still available, but they are not recommended and will most probably no longer be offered in the future since they pose a security threat. Please contact our support team for further advice.
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By now most of us have heard that sitting is the new smoking, but what you might not know is that not all sitting is created equally.
If you’re like most Americans, you spend more than seven hours of your day sitting. Even the most active of us have to sit in traffic on the way to the gym, while checking emails or researching healthy recipes. If you’re a serious athlete, minimizing the damage from improper sitting is especially important. Investing in an ergonomic chair may be the key to saving your back and joints from pain and keep you competition-ready.
Choosing A Chair
“The key is to opt for a chair that has a lot of adjustability,” says Sue Hitzmann, MS, CST, NMT and creator of the MELT Method. “This means that it not only goes up and down, but can also be tilted forward and back, and has an adjustable back pad for lumbar support.”
The options on the market and the price differences can be overwhelming. “When it comes to price it’s mostly about the brand names: just like you pay more for the label on a pair of jeans, you are going to pay more for recognized brands,” explains Hitzmann.
The first thing you need to look at is the quality of the materials.“When buying ask what type of foam is used in the seat part. Just like the stuffing in a couch, open cell foam will compress over time and won’t last.” Look for a seat made of a mixture of foam and gel or fabric type materials that should last longer. And don’t forget to check out the back. “I find that a back made of mesh rather than plastic is much more comfortable on my spine,” adds Hitzmann. When it comes to wheels, avoid ones made of cheap plastic because they’ll crack and break with body weight. Opt for ones made of solid metal instead.
Most importantly, however, SIT in the chair. While it’s tempting to click and buy one of the many options available at e-retailers like Amazon, it’s worth the time to stop by a store. Herman Miller is considered a top player in the ergonomic space or try a multi-brand store like Design Within Reach. Since you’re likelier to find a better deal online, you may want to buy there once you’ve tried and tested a few options in-store.
Sitting The Right Way
There is a right and a wrong way to sit. The right way to sit, according to Hitzmann, is upright with your feet flat on the floor – not on the legs of the chair, not on your forefoot with your heels up. If you tend to cross your legs, sit with your leg folded under your butt instead.
“Try to remember cheek bones over collar bones, ears over shoulders. Make sure that the height of your chair matches the desk you are sitting at. This means if you type on a desktop computer your elbows are at a 90-degree angle, level with the table. Sitting this way will greatly reduce neck pain.
Finally, it’s important to stand-up as often as possible (at least every hour, even if only for a few seconds). Use your breaks to do some stretches.
Need some ideas for breaking up your sitting time? Read On:
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You can contact us and describe your document situation in detail. You may also use this form to get the quote. Often we would ask you to email us the scans of the documents as it is always better to see first the documents in question - this can save you time and money because we will confirm for sure if your documents are ready to be processed. You will also need to describe the following:
- Where you are located and where we need to mail the documents back after processing (our quote will include courier cost as well). At an extra charge we can mail the documents to any international location. We will need your detailed address including postal code and telephone # so that we can generate the waybill for return of yur documents.
- How many documents you have, what those documents are and what services you require. For clients who have many documents, we offer volume-based discounts,
- How fast do you need the documents to be processed. Our fees can be found here - they are based on the turnaround speed for the authentication at Foreign Affairs (legalization at the foreign Embassy/Consulate is usually a fixed term that cannot be sped up in most cases but a few countries can rush the legalization at an extra consular fee).
After we figure out what you need, we will issue you the quote by email.
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When/if you accept our quote, then we expect the payment to be made via this link.
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After payment, all you need to do is to mail the documents by courier (we recommend using DHL, FedEx, UPS) to the following address:
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Obesity is associated with heart failure. Studies have found that a 10cm higher waist circumference is associated with 15% to 18% higher heart failure rates among women with BMI of 25 and 30 respectively. Similar astounding results were found in men as well where a 10cm higher waist circumference leads to 16% and 18% higher rates of heart failure.
There is a clear indication of high correlation between having a large waist circumference and various health problems. Many studies have found using waist to hip ratio to be a better metric to assess health and cardiovascular risks than using the BMI (body mass index). In a study involving 1669 subjects with chronic kidney disease, there were 334 cases of cardiac events over a period of 9.3 years of follow-up. The study found that the group with the highest waist to hip ratio had an increased risk of cardiac events compared to the group with the lowest waist to hip ratio.
It is clear that having excess abdominal fat increases your health risks. We all value good health and want to be healthy, and if you are overweight or obese, then reducing your body fat and lowering your abdominal fat should be one of your priorities in achieving better health.
Burn Abdominal Fat
With all that being said above, how do you go about losing your abdominal fat? What can you do to lower your abdominal fat, reduce your waist size, and reduce your health risks associated with having high abdominal fat? The first and most critical thing to understand is that there is no magical solution or pill that will make your problems go away - it took years for the excess body fat and abdominal fat to build up, and it will take some time and dedication to get rid of it. Doing ab crunches all day will not make your ab fat melt away; using gimmicks such as ab belts or rollers will not help you get rid of abdominal fat. The only solution is to do it the right way.
To lose your abdominal fat and keep it off for good, you need to combine a balanced nutrition with properly designed workouts that will help you get fit, lose fat, and lose abdominal fat. You need to include a weight training component to your workouts along with intense, interval based cardio training sessions. While the ideas laid out here may sound pretty simple and straight forward, in practice, it's not quite so easy.
You need to have a good diet and nutrition plan put in place that will help you create a calorie deficit; you need to design an effective workout program to stimulate muscle growth and burn fat, and no, doing ab crunches all day long isn't the way to go about it. You need to have the determination and perseverance to go through with your plan, to be able to maintain your diet, stick to your workouts, and push through your intense cardio sessions.
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Following the guidelines set out in the Truth About Six Pack Abs, you WILL lose your abdominal fat that has been plaguing you for years. This is not guesswork... it is a proven system that works time and time again for all of his clients on every corner of the globe that actually apply these strategies. If you apply it, the results will come. It's really that simple.
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The heat index had already hit 100ºF by 11 AM Monday, and it could go higher than 105ºF through early evening as actual air temperatures hover in the mid-90s. It cools slowly this evening: only to the low-80s by 10 PM (with a heat index still near 90ºF through 8 PM). Any isolated storms slowly drifting along this evening fade away before 10 PM.
It’s more of the same for Tuesday: highs in the mid-90s, a small chance that you are the one getting the isolated downpour, and a heat index that makes it feel about as bad as it’s been all summer between 102ºF and 107ºF. There is some good news ahead, though! The heat backs down as the chance of rain rises later this week.
Needing rain? Most of us need some rain in a big way to catch up on what we’ve missed lately. There are some notable exceptions; Lookout Mountain, most of Sand Mountain, the southern end of Brindlee Mountain, and some spots here and there across The Shoals have had more than enough rainfall over the past 60 days.
Do we finally see an everybody-gets-a-soaker rain chance this week? Not exactly.
The nature of the beast this time of year is that we don’t usually see a lot of evenly-spread rainfall. Most of it comes in the form of hit-or-miss downpours that drop tremendous rainfall in one spot and leave another completely dry.
This week’s rain potential rises as a weak front moves into North Alabama Wednesday evening. It stalls and hangs around through Thursday and Friday; that gives us a good chance of daily showers and thunderstorms, but it does not guarantee an evenly-spread soaking rain for every square inch of every county around here.
More scattered storms this weekend: The weak front lingers around through the weekend as well, and that keeps the clouds, showers and locally-heavy thunderstorms developing here and there for Saturday and Sunday.
Expect highs in the 80s, lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s with some sun, some clouds, and a better-than-average chance of a downpour especially in the afternoon and early evening both days.
Drier, hotter next week: The upper-air pattern keeping the weather unsettled through the weekend clears up some next week: bringing back the heat and thinning out the storms. Monday’s chance of rain stands at 20%, but it drops to 10% or lower through the middle and end of next week. High temperatures surge back into the lower and middle 90s by then, too.
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Gustav MAHLER (1860-1911)
Symphony No. 2 in C minor Resurrection (1894) [84:17]
Anne Schwanewilms (soprano); Lioba Braun (alto)
Chor der Bayerische Symphoniker/Rolf Beck
Bamberger Symphoniker and Bayerische Staatsphilharmonie/Jonathan Nott
rec. 14-15 March 2008, Joseph-Keilberth-Saal, Konzerthalle Bamberg, Germany
Sung texts included
2 SACDs for the price of 1
TUDOR 7158 [32:53 + 51:24]
This Mahler 2 is very fine indeed. The orchestra are on top form and the recorded sound is excellent. Most importantly of all, Jonathan Nott delivers an interpretation that exploits every dramatic possibility and also suggests some solutions to the structural problems that dog the work.
This innovative structural thinking is most evident in the first movement. The problem, and it is a problem that most conductors ignore, is that the movement is too long and too autonomous to function as an opener. Nottís solution is to vary the textures and tempos, so that only the most intense climaxes are given full weight. One result is that many passages seem of less consequence, although never less committed, than in other recordings. The opening, for example, is very fast. It is cleanly articulated by the lower strings, but there is no sense of bombast; not yet anyway. The faster tempi and lower dynamics give the advantage to the woodwind soloists, who really shine, floating above the nervous strings with ease. When the great climaxes do come, in the development and the recapitulation, they are all the better for the waiting. The brass are really effective in the louder passages, they have a searing tone which sounds as if bordering on the uncontrolled, which may or may not be the case, but certainly adds to the frisson.
The break between the discs is put between the second and third movements, an unusual move, given that the divide usually comes between the first and second. Mahler states in the score that there should be a 5 minute break between the first and second movements, and putting the switch after the first gives the listener the opportunity to emulate that practise at home. How many people actually do that? And does it increase their enjoyment of the work? No, it is just a clumsy solution to a major structural problem. Nott has a better idea, and I suspect that he has had a say in the positioning of the break. Instead of a five minute pause between the movements, his solution is to play down the drama of the first movement coda so that it does not overwhelm the second movement opening. He takes the descending chromatic scale superfast, but he has already set this up, because the tempo indication in the score is ĎTempo 1í, and as he had taken the start of the movement similarly fast, it coheres elegantly. Genius!
The second and third movements are more relaxed than you will hear on many recordings. The second in particular is slow, gently flowing, almost pastoral. The SACD sound picks out some wonderful details here, particularly the low woodwind and the harps. There is slightly more drama in the third movement, but as in the first, it tends to be localised, bringing implicit emphasis through comparison with the more relaxed passages.
The vocal soloists are both good, although it is a shame that their timbres donít match. Lioba Braun has a rich, husky alto, while Anne Schwanewilms has a much purer, crisper soprano. The finale is another dramatic tour de force, as with the first movement, Nott allows plenty of variety in his tempos and dynamics. Iím particularly impressed by the originality of the tempo decisions. Much of the movement is quite slow, but even when Nott pulls the tempos around from one bar to the next it never feels indulgent. The choral climax, by contrast, is slightly faster than most other readings, but no less monumental. Detail is the key to Nottís art; he knows that if he can get the internal balance with the orchestra right, and have every player agree on the articulations and note lengths, then he will be in a position to concentrate on the bigger picture. I have been impressed in the past by a number of Nottís recordings - have you heard his Ligeti Requiem? Phenomenal! - and he strikes me as the kind of recording artist for whom superior audio is a major benefit. Those inside lines in the strings, the subtle differences of timbre in woodwind duets, gradual dynamic changes in the harp, all these things are essential to his approach. Hearing his work presented at this audio quality you can really see where he is coming from.
It says on the back of the box that this is a live recording. Iíll take their word for that, but it surprises me, given the finely tuned balance of the orchestra, not to mention the absolute absence of audience noise or applause.
Gone are the days when we talked about benchmark recordings of Mahler symphonies, there are just too many high quality recordings out there for the idea to remain feasible. But perhaps this could be described as a benchmark of recent Mahler interpretation. It is certainly among the best of the many Mahler discs I have heard this year. On the other hand, it is such a coherent and self-sufficient interpretation, that comparison with others seems irrelevant. Very much for all fans of Nott and Mahler Ė however many Resurrection Symphonies you already have on your shelf.
A coherent and self-sufficient interpretation ... see Full Review
see also review by Dan Morgan May RECORDING OF THE MONTH
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Building One of a proposed three-building campus is a 9,395 sq ft and containing 18 memory care units in a single-story, wood-framed building. It has a commercial kitchen, dining room, common areas and lobby.
Heating and cooling will be accomplished using individual packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) units.
The exterior is Manf stone veneer and stucco.
Pinkard’s value engineering efforts included mechanical system life cycle analysis for a $350,000 owner savings.
The 2.73-acre site will required infrastructure operations to build a road, roundabout and utilities.
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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that spreads through direct contact with syphilis sores. People have known about and studied this disease since at least the early 16th century. It’s treatable and relatively simple to prevent. There was a major increase in syphilis cases during the 2000s, especially among women ages 20 to 24 and men ages 35 to 39.
If syphilis goes untreated, the affected person is at risk of developing neurosyphilis. This is an infection of the nervous system, specifically of the brain and the spinal cord. Neurosyphilis is a life-threatening disease.
Treponema pallidum is the bacterium that causes syphilis and, subsequently, neurosyphilis. Neurosyphilis tends to develop about 10 to 20 years after the initial infection with the bacterium. Having HIV and untreated syphilis are major risk factors for neurosyphilis.
There are five different forms of neurosyphilis.
This is the most common type of neurosyphilis. It usually occurs before the symptoms from syphilis become visible. In this form of neurosyphilis, you won’t feel sick or experience any signs of neurologic disease.
This form of the disease usually shows up anywhere from a few weeks to a few years after a person contracts syphilis. Symptoms include:
- a stiff neck
- a headache
It may also cause a loss of hearing or vision.
This is a more serious form of meningeal neurosyphilis. In this case, you would also have had at least one stroke.
About 10 to 12 percent of those with neurosyphilis develop this form. A stroke may occur in the first few months following a syphilis infection, or it may happen a few years after infection.
This form can appear decades after you’re infected with syphilis, and it can cause lasting issues. However, it’s fairly rare today because of advances in the screening, treatment, and prevention of STIs.
If it develops, general paresis may lead to several health problems, including:
- mood swings
- emotional troubles
- personality changes
- weakened muscles
- a loss of the ability to utilize language
It can also progress to dementia.
This form of neurosyphilis is also rare. It can start to affect the spinal cord 20 years or more after the initial syphilis infection. Its symptoms include:
- trouble balancing
- a loss of coordination
- an altered walk
- vision problems
- pains in the abdomen, arms, and legs
There are several testing options when it comes to diagnosing neurosyphilis.
To find out if you have neurosyphilis, your doctor may start by checking your normal muscle reflexes and determining whether any of your muscles have atrophied (lost muscle tissue).
A blood test can detect middle-stage neurosyphilis. There are a variety of blood tests that will show whether you currently have syphilis or if you had an infection in the past.
If your doctor suspects you have late-stage neurosyphilis, they will also order a lumbar puncture, or spinal tap. This procedure will provide a sample of the fluid around your brain and spinal cord. Your doctor will use this sample to determine the extent of the infection and plan your treatment.
Your doctor might order a CT scan. This is a series of X-rays that allows your body to be seen in cross sections and from different angles.
You might also need an MRI scan. An MRI is a test in which you lie in a tube containing a strong magnet. The machine sends radio waves through your body, allowing your doctor to see detailed images of your organs.
These tests allow your doctor to look at your spinal cord, brain, and brainstem for evidence of the disease.
The antibiotic penicillin is used to treat syphilis and neurosyphilis. It may be injected or taken orally. The usual regimen lasts 10 to 14 days. The antibiotics probenecid and ceftriaxone are often used along with penicillin. Depending on your case, you may need to stay in the hospital while being treated.
During your recovery, you’ll need blood tests at the three- and six-month marks. After that, you should have blood tests every year for three years following your treatment. Your doctor will continue to monitor your cerebrospinal fluid levels with spinal taps every six months.
Neurosyphilis is especially common in people who have HIV. This is because syphilitic sores make it easier to become infected with HIV. Treponema pallidum interacts with HIV in a way that makes it harder to treat the syphilis infection.
Those with neurosyphilis and HIV usually need more penicillin injections and have a lower chance for complete recovery.
Your long-term outlook depends on what type of neurosyphilis you have and how early your doctor diagnoses it. Penicillin will treat your infection and prevent it from doing any more damage, but it cannot repair the damage already done. However, if your case is mild, antibiotics may be enough to return you to full health.
If you had any of the other three types, you’ll probably improve after treatment, but you may not return to perfect health.
The first step in neurosyphilis treatment is preventing syphilis. Since syphilis is an STI, your best option is to practice safe sex. You can discuss this with your doctor. Condoms can reduce the chance of contracting syphilis. However, syphilis can be contracted through touching genitals outside of the area covered by the condom.
People don’t always know they have been infected with syphilis because symptoms can remain hidden for years. An initial sore or sores at the infection site may appear a few weeks or months after contracting the disease. Although these sores heal on their own, the disease can remain. Later, a rash of rough, not itchy, reddish brown spots will appear at the infection site or on another part of the body. If you plan on being sexually active, get tested for STIs on a regular basis. If you have syphilis, you can pass it on to others, including your unborn baby.
Other symptoms of syphilis include:
- swollen lymph glands
- a headache
- hair loss
- weight loss
- muscle aches
See your doctor to get tested if you have or have had any of these symptoms. The sooner you are diagnosed, the better your chances of avoiding neurosyphilis.
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By Vanessa Dominguez
The Greeley Gazette
The case is still active and there will be searches tomorrow and this weekend. The FBI is still receiving leads, but nothing has led them any closer to finding out of Kayleah is a runaway or was abducted.
Davis said they are not receiving as many leads as they’d like and announced an increase in the reward from $10,000 to $20,000. He stated this money will go to anyone producing information that results in a successful conclusion of the case. He also stated that Kayleah’s disappearance continues to be a top priority to the FBI. The reason why there was a cutback on the number of people assigned to the case was only because they have gone through the majority of leads received.
Kayleah’s asthma condition is not severe enough that it would be debilitating for her to go without an inhaler this long.
Given the amount of time that has gone by, Special Agent Davis said they are leaning in the direction of believing Kayleah is not a runaway. Chief Garner stated most runaways at this point would have contacted a friend, a relative, or someone they know. “Our concern that she is safe increases by the day” said Garner.
It is asked that people read the behavioral indicators below and contact the FBI with any information. The information below was given as a two page handout at today’s press conference.
Potential Behavioral Indicators
We believe the person responsible for Kayleah’s disappearance lives in the Greeley community and has tied to the area around the Greeley Mall. Some of you hearing this today may work, socialize, or live with or near the person responsible for Kayleah’s disappearance. Often, someone in the community may be in a position to observe behavioral changes in that person. We are asking those individuals for their assistance in identifying the person responsible by noting changes in the person’s behavioral patterns.
People interacting with the person responsible for this offense may have noticed one or more of the following behavioral changes, especially since the evening of Sunday, March 28, 2010:
-Coming up with an excuse to leave the area unexpectedly for what may sound like a good reason (work related, visit a distant relative or friend, etc.).
-Missed work, calling in sick, asking to change shifts, particularly on days close to the night Kayleah went missing, (I.e., Sunday night, Monday, Tuesday…).
-Unexplained recent injuries, (cuts, bruises, etc.), particularly on head, hands, or arms.
-An expected or sudden interest in the status of this investigation, paying very close attention to the media, OR avoiding participation in any conversations or activities related to this case.
-Minimizing or denying a known acquaintance with Kayleah.
-A recent display of nervousness or arability.
-A recent increase or decrease in expressing religious beliefs.
-Changes in routing sleep patterns.
-Changes in his ‘usual’ consumption of alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes (increase or decrease).
-Shaving off facial or head hair, or, growing a mustache or beard.
-No longer driving, or changing the appearance of, his person or work vehicle for no obvious reason. Including suddenly keeping it in a shed or garage, covering it, painting it, selling it, reporting it stolen or giving it away.
These behavioral characteristics or changes are being shared so that public may be sensitive to them, and may bring forth possible helpful information. It is important to note that exhibiting one or more of these behavioral changes alone does not mean that person is definitely involved in a crime. However, if you note these changes in a person, it is important to the successful resolution of this investigation that you call the number listed below.
Should you, or someone you know, have any information that may be related to the disappearance of Kayleah Wilson, please immediately contact the case investigators at: 1-800-CALL-FBI
The case investigators would like to thank the people of Greeley for their continued assistance in this investigation.
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Every business looking to apply for free grants should know the distinctions between grants and other forms of financing. While a grant may not accrue interest or require a commission to the provider, small businesses should understand the subtleties of accepting grant money from state and federal agencies.
Forms Of Small Business Financing
An entrepreneur looking to apply for free government grants should understand how grants stack up with other forms of financing. The traditional route to financing a small business venture is to head down to the nearest commercial bank and fill out an application. Bank loans may offer quick money at the outset, but business owners are beleaguered by monthly payments that can be difficult to complete on time. Small business grants do not require payments of interest or closing fees, making them an ideal option for cash-strapped innovators.
Small businesses may look to venture capital firms if they have been tapped out at commercial lenders. Venture capitalists look at business plans, products, and current personnel before handing out checks to emerging businesses. While venture capital may sound appealing to confident business owners, the consequences of accepting this money can harm a growing enterprise. A small business can avoid giving stock options, creative control, and annual commissions to financiers by applying for free grants.
Explaining Small Business Grants
A small business grant is an infusion of interest-free money from a public or private provider to a business startup. Most grants are used to convert product ideas into businesses, convincing inventors and thinkers to get into the business world. State agencies and corporations use small business grants to help emerging companies bankroll new product lines that fill needs in the marketplace. Non-profit laboratories, schools, and research firms use business grants to fund experiments and projects that yield new information rather than new products.
Advantages Of Small Business Grants
The obvious advantage of a small business grant is that an owner can navigate around lending institutions to finance his venture. A free government grant may require regular reports to the providing agency, but owners are willing to be subjected to a little oversight in favor of interest-free money. Once a business receives a small business grant, an owner can apply for additional grants using his proven track record to demonstrate competency.
Small businesses can also avoid the demands of venture capitalists, investors, and stock manipulators by applying for free grants. Venture capitalists are investing their money because they expect to earn money in return, requiring stock options and regular commissions on their funds. While a business can earn quick capital with a stock offering, the result is that every investor expects a role in deciding the course of the company. Since free government grants are funded by taxpayers, business owners know that they are responsible to the public at large rather than a fickle group of investors.
The final benefit of applying for a free government grant is access to resources and programs through the providing agency. Most states have business incubator programs where business startups have access to low-rent offices, managerial courses, and other resources that are necessary to ensure long-term viability in the market. A grant through the National Institute of Health or the Department of Defense may connect a non-profit group to resources unavailable in the private sector.
Types Of Small Business Grants
In the same way that business startups are one-of-a-kind, the free government grants available online are not one-size-fits-all. Small business owners have to understand that the federal government offers free grants to non-profit agencies and supports for-profit businesses through government contracts. The federal government sends small business funds to all 50 states, which are then distributed to for-profit and non-profit ventures to spur economic growth. The distinction between commercial and non-commercial ventures adds some more complexity to the search for free government grants.
As free government grants begin to tighten their requirements from applicants, business owners will begin to see provisions for matching grants. A matching grant requires a business owner to put up as much money as the grant amount to demonstrate some liquidity. The matching requirement is designed to weed out bad business owners and save taxpayer money from going to waste.
Government Rationale For Business Grants
The average taxpayer may wonder why local, state, and federal agencies use public funds to stimulate private industry. The primary reason for free government grants is that public agencies are the only bodies that can provide substantial funding to thousands of different businesses. In a state like California with thousands of new startups each year, there is no business with the time or inclination to filter out applicants and provide general funding. State and federal agencies also have the infrastructure to audit grant recipients and review applications in large numbers to expedite delivery of grant money.
State and federal agencies offer grants to strengthen the economy by producing home industries. The United States has gone from a net exporter to a net importer over the last three decades because of the lack of strong businesses built from the ground up. As each state invests millions of dollars in small businesses, there is the potential for millions of dollars to return each year in profits and taxes.
Online Resources For Small Business Grants
Before a small business owner applies for free grants, a good online resource to learn about grants is the Small Business Administration (SBA) website (http://www.sba.gov/). The SBA organizes all the information needed to apply for state, federal, and private grants in one area. An owner who wants to know how to write a grant, gather information needed to complete a grant application, and maximize funding can learn a lot from the SBA. The SBA also offers information on low-interest government loans and other financing programs that can be used in lieu of free government grants.
A business startup is more likely to get funding from a state agency than the federal government. Most states offer business incubators, loans, and small business grants through their Departments of Commerce. From the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (http://www.okcommerce.gov/) to the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (http://www.dlt.state.ri.us/), a local business can expand its customer base and improve the state economy by applying for government grants for free.
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If you want to get in shape, then you can do it best with pilates in Sharjah and Northern Emirates. Pilates workouts will develop your whole body evenly. Moreover, with coupons from Groupon, you can save up a lot of money on the cost of pilates in Sharjah and Northern Emirates. With these coupons, you can save up to 70% off the regular cost! However, you have to act fast because these coupons may soon be sold out. So book them now. Also, you may want to inform your friends and family about this fantastic offer.
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St Patrick’s Day can be tough for those pregnant; no Irish coffee with cream, no green beers and corned beef and cabbage, loaded with salt and carb heavy may sit heavy while you’re sitting watching the festivities. Well, there’s still plenty of time to bake your way into some festive St Patrick’s Day dishes. Plus you can make some quick healthy changes so you can have your cake and eat it too.
Interestingly, classic Irish Soda bread lacks “Americanized” raisins; it’s simply flour, baking soda, salt and buttermilk. While crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside the aforementioned raisins add sweetness to this hearty bread, plus fiber and minerals good for pregnancy like magnesium and potassium. Throw in caraway seeds, even orange zest for a flavor combination you’ve never experienced.
When baking for St Patrick’s Day throw out the old recipes and embrace some new ingredients. For example, when using vegetables oil feel free to substitute ½ cup of all natural apple sauce for ½ cup of needed oil. Vegetable oil has 120 calories per tablespoon or 1, 900 calories per 1 cup! Cutting out ½ cup of olive oil will save you 955 calories but NONE of the flavor or, most importantly, the moist cake-like texture.
Go easy on the chocolate or use bittersweet chocolate when topping baked goods. If you add ¼ cup of bittersweet chocolate pieces, sprinkled over the top of a simple vanilla cake, when still warm, it will melt and you can zig-zag the warmed chocolate to cover the whole cake. This can satisfy your chocolate craving without all the chocolate calories.
St Patrick’s Day can be filled with delicious baked goods to eat and don’t be afraid to add vegetables like zucchini, carrots or cauliflower, grated or shredded, the kids will never know and you’ll add vegetables to baked goods they’re dying to eat. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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Help make God's Word accessible to children in South Sudan
Project Code: 166-08-89
Ever since South Sudan gained its independence in 2011, the bishops of the Catholic Church have been hard at work rebuilding their local structures and strengthening the people in their faith. But there are still too few priests in this young nation, and the parishes generally cover a vast area. Even though there is a high proportion of Christians in South Sudan, and many take part in the religious worship of the parish, the distances are so great that only a minority can participate regularly in parish life.
In many places, it is the unpaid lay catechists who keep the parishes going, by leading Word liturgies, prayer evenings, Bible courses and other regular activities. Hence it is all the more important that these lay catechists should themselves be soundly trained.
In the Diocese of Rumbek, they are launching a major project aimed at caring for and training the children in their faith. Ernst Ulz, the coordinator of the project, explains why the religious instruction of the children is so important to the diocese: “Children and young people make up almost 75% – the majority in our parishes. We asked ourselves how we could best help them and motivate them to take part in the Sunday Liturgy. … Often they go home after the Sunday Mass without having understood what was being taught.”
The key to teaching the children well is to have the appropriate educational materials, and so Ernst has asked ACN to help him with a proper “evangelization program,” by sending him 1,800 Childs Bibles ($2,000) and a similar number of Rosary booklets ($750). The Child‘s Bible is an extremely valuable instrument of catechetical instruction, whether in preparing children for Baptism, First Holy Communion or Confirmation. The attractive illustrations and accessible language appeal even to the youngest children.
The aim of the Rosary booklets is to help the children “accompany Jesus and Mary, step by step, and understand more deeply what the Gospel is telling us,” as the Foreword to this little booklet tells us. Each Mystery is accompanied by a short Bible text, a simple meditation and a short prayer.
At the same time, with your help, some 30 lay catechists will be trained to give religious instruction and organize Word liturgies for the children.
Will you join in supporting this evangelization program to help make God’s Word accessible to children in South Sudan?
Aid to the Church in Need commits to invest your funds where they will have the greatest impact for the Church that we serve. Funds donated to Aid to the Church in Need’s projects will be used towards the greatest need in our programs to help keep the Faith alive.
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Latest polling numbers indicate that the Green Party is a failed experiment in Canadian politics. Support for the Green Party has been rapidly collapsing in recent months.
A Simon Fraser University sourced five poll average over the last two years showed a steady increase in support for Greens in 2009 and first half of 2010 with a summer peaks above 12% average support across the Country. (http://www.sfu.ca/~aheard/elections/polls.html)
Since then–in just 8 months–the Greens have lost half of their support, down from 12% to 6%, a loss of two years worth of gains according to the SFU data. Take a look at the graph in the link above, the trends are unmistakable, with August 2010 as the turning point… What happened in August?…
Nik Nanos of polling firm Nanos Research, a past consultant for the Greens, has support for Greens at just 3.2% and dropping fast. Now that the Green Party won’t be in the televised debates, it is hard to imagine anything but a crushing final defeat for Elizabeth May and the Greens. It is doubtful that the Greens could gain back the confidence of voters after another failure. The Party is over.
What Happened to the Greens in August 2010?
Anyone who knows metrics, looks at this study and wonders: How does a decade long steady upward trend in Green support, with no major corrections, suddenly collapse? Without warning?… or was there warning?… Here’s a blog written at the peak of support for the Green Party last year, titled, “The End of the Green Party?”
In July 2010, Elizabeth May thought she had everything in her favor, but insiders like myself, who actually understand what it takes to build a political party and win elections, could see that the Green Party was in serious trouble: membership levels were dropping, candidates were quiting, Federal Councilors were resigning, organizers were being laid off, and the Party had a new Executive Director disagreeing with the Leadership every few months. While the polls showed support increasing, the polls didn’t measure the level of morale of volunteers or the willingness of Greens to give more of their hard earned money for a losing cause. Elizabeth’s insult to democracy around the 2010 BGM leadership scandal was the last straw for many.
At the peak of the Green Party’s support last year, Elizabeth May sent a personal message to Greens asking them to effectively make Elizabeth May the “Leader for Life” as some called it, instead of renew the party through a leadership race. Undemocratically, the sponsor of the motion, rival Leadership contender, Sylvie Lemieux was denied a chance to address the membership with her own message or response–E May shut Sylvie out of the debate. In fact May has a history of silencing those that disagree with her.
Elizabeth’s message contained several self serving lies. After the first round of voting failed to settle the leadership contest issue, May told Greens, and the media, that the issue was decided, to trick rival supporters into not showing up to vote Elizabeth May out. Members were so disgusted, only 12% of the Party voted in favor of Elizabeth May’s Leadership, even though she implied 85% of the entire Party supported her in her press release. Many members had silently–and not so silently–quit over the issue.
The number of environmentalist that see the Green Party as doing more good than harm, is a limited number to begin with–just ask David Suzuki. Most of the Greens new supporters were people looking for a different style of politics. What they got was a different type of rhetoric that quickly sounded just like the old parties, with back-room dealings, power-plays, crushing of dissent, out of control egos, nepotism, incompetence, and lies to the public.
Greens are known for voting for their choice even when the outcome is negative–helping to elect Conservatives in many ridings–because, as Greens say, “Voting for the lesser of two evils is still voting for evil.” Now many see Elizabeth May and the Green Party as just another evil. In light of E May’s conduct, greens find it harder to justify supporting the Green Party.
Now, even those that remained Green supporters have lost much of their enthusiasm. In BC, where Green support is highest, only two dozen members showed up to the recent 2010 AGM of the Green Party of BC. The writing was on the wall.
After all the blood, sweat and tears I shed for the Greens, I am sad to see the end to what looked like such a promising opportunity for us all. So many of us put so much into this cause, only to see it stolen by the very conduct we joined the party to oppose.
I am also bitter, because the failure of the Greens was not inevitable. The success of the party was virtually certain until Elizabeth May came to power.
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Phalaris arundinacea, ‘t Twiske
front and rear spiracula, dorsal.
“head” and rear spiraculum, lateral.
mandibles and appendage of the mouth border.
The mandible has four teeth (the lowest two somewhat smaller than the upper two). The rear spircula are very close, almost touching each other. The larva is described by Sasakawa (1961a), Griffiths (1963a) and Dempewolf (2001a).
The illustration of the mandible by de Meijere, (1934a: 246) contains an error in interpretation: there are no alternating, two-teethed mandibles, but non-alternating four-teethed ones. This error is repeated in de Meijere’s key of 1943 (Griffiths, 1963a) and in Darvas & Papp (1985a). De Meijere’s mistake is quite comprehensible: it is only possible to understand the situation by observing the mandibles ventrally, at strong magnifications.
A. albipennis belongs to the nigripes group that was created by Griffiths (1963a), mainly on imaginal characters. The larvae of the group were stated to be recognisable by the absence of a ventral field with small spines, immediately behind the mandibles. Dempewolf (2001a) showed with SEM photos that, at least in albipennis, such a field indeed is present, albeit weakly developed, as is visible on the photos above. Dempewolf speculates that the ‘paunchy’ shape of the anterior arm of the cephalic skeleton might be a better, derived, character to characterise the nigripes group.
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Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons, Senior Minister
The Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons is Senior Minister at First Unitarian. She brings to her ministry a passion for social and environmental justice and a belief in the power of liberal religion to transform our world. She also brings a love of creative, embodied, music-centered worship from a previous life as a musician.
Prior to First U, she served as Acting Associate Minister at the Unitarian Church of All Souls in Manhattan. Before that she served as Minister of two Chicago congregations: the Beverly Unitarian Church and the UU Community Church in Park Forest, Illinois.
Ana holds a B.A. in Music from Brown University and an M.Div. from the University of Chicago Divinity School. She has won numerous awards for her sermons including the Borden Sermon Award, the Jerry Davidoff Sermon Award, and the Dana Greeley Sermon Award. Her sermons and articles have been published in UU World, Criterion (a University of Chicago publication), and Tikkun magazine where she is a contributing editor.
Ana grew up in Tenafly, New Jersey. After college, she moved to the west coast where she started a web design business and worked as an account manager in online advertising. Her clients were Fortune 500 companies and she got a quick education in the corporate media world, learning the secrets of advertising and the religion of technology.
Simultaneously, Ana was pursuing a career writing and performing music. She spent five years as a singer/songwriter and recorded an album called “Hunger.” She was a winner of the International SIBL Songwriting Competition for her song “Hunger” and her songwriting received a rave review in Billboard magazine.
Ana lives in Long Island City with her husband Jeff, three-year-old twins Miriam and Micah (who love to sing and play the drums), and big, dumb dog Yofi.
The Rev. Dr. Donald W. McKinney, Minister Emeritus
The Rev. Orlanda R. Brugnola, Chaplain Emerita
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In this day'n'age, with the Internet always so there, able to be referenced at a moment's notice, you feel its absence when on the road, in a car. (No, I don't have an iPhone/Blackberry/what-have-you to do this on the road...plus we were traveling in areas without service!)
On our last road trip (this last weekend actually, the pictures are here), Metro and I had a number of questions/speculations. This time, we wrote them down. And now, I'm going to share them with you, because perhaps you'll enjoy them too.
Some were generated purely from the geography:
- Anarchist Mountain in BC's Boundary Country...were there really anarchists there? What's the story?
- Boundary Creek Provincial Park in Greenwood. Check it out. Looks nice.
- Why is the town of Salmo called Salmo? Was there a Mr. Salmo? What did he do?
- No Tresspassing signs -- does putting one up an prerequisite for being able to actually shoo people from your land? If you don't have one up, can you still oust people you don't want?
- Roadside crosses -- there was an anthropological study done on these (at least one). Look it up. What a weird phenomenon. When/Where did the practice start?
- Fudge as a tourist attraction -- This one has always bothered me. Hell's Gate for years had nothing to do once you got over to the other side other than to buy and eat fudge. Is this just a Canadian tourist stop/trap phenomenon, or do other countries subject their tourists to it as well?
- Are there such things as grasshopper breeders?
- What is the difference between an alpaca and a llama?
- What is the story behind the zuccamelon again?
We've not gotten around to looking any of these up, so feel free to offer up any resources. Or regale us with your own questions that niggle...
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NERF DOG produces an entire line of NERF-inspired canine chew toys and retrieving toys. They have an optimized design and use special materials to improve performance and strength. Natural rubber and triple nylon stitching make for solid durable toys that stand up to tough chewers.
The Trackshot line offers a variety of dog toys that are specifically designed to be at least three times stronger than similar toys on the market. They are made with heavy-duty poly-urethane rubber and tear-resistant vinyl.
NERF DOG also offer a line of crunch toys, tug toys, and flying toys. All their products are available online and in pet retail stores everywhere.
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Setting a Follow-up Reminder for a Chat Message
How to set Follow-up Reminders with your WhatsApp Contacts on TimelinesAI
For your team's convenience, reminders may be set up, for a particular message in a chat. You may set a time and date, to follow-up on that message; when the time comes, you'll receive an email notification with a link to the chat in question.
To set a Follow-up Reminder for a Message:
Go to the desired chat thread and find a message you want to be reminded of
Hover your cursor over the message and click on the "Bell" icon on the floating menu
Select the date and time when you wish to receive a reminder
Also, you may leave a text within the text box, just below where you pick the time and date, as shown below:
Choosing a Time and Date for your Reminder
You can choose from the pre-set time options that we provide, such as:
This weekend (8:00AM)
Next week (8:00AM)
There is a custom option as well, which will allow you to pick a time/date of your convenience for the reminder.
Updated on: 21/12/2022
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Hell I am addicted to Farmville. There are several versions of it online. For all the people getting snippy about it being Farm Town or Farmville, there are two versions of the same game. Shocker.
And why the heck would you threaten a fourteen year old when you knew he was a child? Good you got banned, it probably taught your an important lesson, farming is supposed to be peaceful. LOL
Speak your mind, but please try and be respectful.
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Information about the Alpujarras Nature Park and holiday homes and holiday apartments in the area
Holidays in self-catering holiday rentals in the Alpujarras - Granada Province - Andalucia
The beauty, clear air and tranquillity of the Alpujarras have inspired many writers and artists, Gerald Brenan and Chris Stewart among them.
Breath-taking views stretch in every direction. To the north, the snowy peaks of the Mulhacen and Pico de Veleta (3480 + 3390 m); to the east and west the summits of the neighbouring Sierras of the provinces of Almeria and Malaga, many over 2000 m high. To the south, the sea and on clear days beyond that to the distant peak of the Moroccan Rif, 200 km away.
Our holiday cottages and holiday apartment in the Alpujarras
We offer holiday cottages, rental villas and holiday apartments in the following parts of the Alpujarras:
- in the higher slopes of the Alpujarras and in the Sierra Nevada las Alpujarras Nature Park from up 900 metres above Sea level.
- in the valley of Orgiva Alpujarras und an close to the banks of river Rio Guadalfeo. 400 o 600 metres above Sea level.
- near Lanjaron Alpujarras at about 500 meters above Sea level. Situated in the very western part of the Alpujarras close to Granada and the beaches of the Costa Tropical.
It is common in the Alpujarras for old farms and farmhouses to be converted into tasteful holiday homes. These are often reminiscent of the traditional architectural style from the time of the Moors with typical flat roofs and timber beamed ceilings. Now, as then, they are called cortijos. These cortijos (villas) usually have a private pool and garden. The gardens are well maintained and generally have a wide variety of colourful flowers, bushes and trees.
In the higher slopes of the Alpujarras we even offer holiday apartements. More economic and focused at walking and hiking holidays.
The villages of the Alpujarras
At the same time, the area is perfectly prepared to cater for visitors, with plenty of bars and a wide variety of restaurants that offer everything from the traditional cured ham to vegan cuisine.Products made by local weavers, potters, artists and artisans are on sale direct from their workshops or in the small shops in the villages. The Alpujarras remain free from mass tourism, the way of life evolving, but retaining its own unique flavour.
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What just happened? Why did I eat that?
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01-19-2012, 04:28 PM
Join Date: Jan 2012
today i have CRAVINGS! had a healthy stir fry for lunch then they began, so far i've given in and eaten the last ice cream Snickers bar in the freezer (won't be buying anymore - phew!) ate some salted peanuts but that's it, so not TOO bad...
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No subscription or hidden extras
Hello, this is Paul’s Repair and Care Service, John speaking. · I just wanted to let you know that we’ve got everything under control now. · I am talking about the burst pipe in your apartment? · I am talking about the burst pipe in your house? · One of your neighbour’s called us. · They said you are out of town or something? · What? · Yes. · There’s quite a mess, I can tell you that. · Everything’s been under water. · If I were you, I would get some new furniture. That’s for sure. · No. · What are you talking about? · We were able to repair the pipe and drain the water but it looks pretty bad. · I am sorry. · Look, I know. But we are just doing our job. · I know it’s not funny. · We are gonna send you the bill in the next few days and it’s not gonna be cheap. · It took us quite some time to get it all under control. · I am not kidding. · You have to pay! Without us, your apartment would still be under water. · You have to pay! Without us, your house would still be under water. · Look, just get home as fast as possible and see for yourself.
It is very easy to send this call prank to your friends. The prank will be received with a three-second break after each sentence; this creates the illusion of a real conversation for the recipient. Need some more interactions? Try out the interactive prank mode for sending audio pieces at a certain time when your prank call is connected.
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Manara launches $21m Bahrain project
Manama, June 26, 2010
Manara Developments Company, a Bahrain-based real estate development company with a diverse project portfolio, has announced the launch of two key housing projects worth BD8 million ($21.2 million).
The company said the projects - Tubli Gardens, and Kenaz Al Bahrain - will comprise 79 posh and modern villas in a prime location in the Kingdom.
Commenting on the launch, Manara managing director Dr. Hassan Al Bastaki said, the company had made an extensive research for a long time, and conducted many technical studies to identify the requirements of the markets.
'Manara conducted research to identify the needs of Bahraini and Gulf families before coming up with a concept for a housing project combining more than one component and feature, including privacy for Bahraini and Gulf families in design and construction, suitability of the villas to the surrounding environment and the geographical location by being in a readily accessible area, the availability of integrated services and infrastructure, in addition to an attractive and important factor, namely that the housing unit should be affordable to limited and middle income brackets of the society,' he added.
Dr Al Bastaki said, 'The two projects which we are launching today are part of eight projects Manara is developing, which are being carried out for multi-purposes, ranging between housing, freehold ownership and light industrial projects.'
He expressed confidence that 'Tubli Gardens' and 'Kenaz Al Bahrain' will meet with success and enthusiasm, given the various features they incorporate, making them the first choice for prospective investors and owners.
As regards prices of the villas, they begin from BD84,000, he added.
According to him, the projects are due for completion within 18 months from the actual commencement by leveling the lands of the two locations.
On the Tubli Gardens, Dr Al Bastaki said the project consists of 27 villas, called 'model villas' which are semi-attached. There are also bigger villas, which are called 'corner villas.'
Each villa consists of three rooms and two kitchens (internal and external), three bathrooms and halls besides parking for two cars and the possible construction for a swimming pool in the backyard of the villa.
Commenting on this, Dr. Al Bastaki said: 'The selection of the location of the Tubli Gardens project was well-studied, to make sure it is constructed in the Manama suburbs and accessible from the highway leading to King Fahad Causeway, with all amenities and services, making it a convenient place for living for both Bahrainis and Gulf nationals wishing to own properties in Bahrain.'
The second project 'Kenaz Al Bahrain,' which is located in Jeblat Hebshi (near Ishbiliya Project). The project consists of 52 modern villas targeting middle income people wishing to own properties that include privacy, luxuries and space at the same time, making them a preferred choice for them.
'Kenaz Al Bahrain comprises two types of villas: semi-attached villas (from the car garages only) and completely detached villas,' he noted.
'The project begins with villas which are 300 sq m in size, and they contain many features which make them comfortable and modern with multi-purposes in terms of its services and amenities,' he added.
Dr Al Bastaki said the Kenaz project will come up in a prime location, overlooking Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway, which is one of the most busy roads in Bahrain owing to its link to shopping and entertainment spots in the Seef District.
It also enjoys close proximity to Hamad Town, Budaiya Highway and the roads leading to King Fahad Causeway, he added.-TradeArabia News Service
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Other Hardware Development
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Feb 28, 2011, 03:20 pm
I just finished my latest hardware project, which I decided to call "Gameduino".
Gameduino is a video game adapter for the Arduino. It handles the
scrolling, sprites, collision detection, and sound. This leaves the
Arduino free to run gameplay and handle whatever controller you can
dream up. The example programs - videos are on each page - give you an
idea of what it can do.
If you're interested in getting a Gameduino, the first production run is on Kickstarter:
In theory there is no difference between theory and practice, however in practice there are many...
Feb 28, 2011, 04:37 pm
Very impressive work, could also be used for a visualizations of sensordata, sound samples etc.
would nicely match a QVGA with touch
Nederlandse sectie - http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/board,77.0.html -
(Please do not PM for private consultancy)
Mar 02, 2011, 03:41 pm
It is a great board. It exceeds what other microcontroller companies can do in hardware.
Phi_prompt, phi_interfaces, phi-2 shields, phi-panels
Arduino and Physics
Mar 03, 2011, 02:40 am
The arduino gaming development has just landed on the moon! I don't know any details of the chip on the gameduino. Care to educate the rest of us? Where do you store sprites and backgrounds? Any fancy multiple backgrounds like Kick Master? I think this looks very much like a Nintendo, only with better graphics. Have you thought about adding a couple of plugs on the gameduino to accept some game pads?
Serial LCD keypad panel
phi_prompt user interface library
Mar 07, 2011, 04:34 pm
Thanks very much.
The chip in the Gameduino is an FPGA from Xilinx - FPGAs are effectively programmable hardware. They have a whole bunch of logic gates - this is what runs the Gameduino's video, audio and compute systems. The chip also has some super-fast SRAM - and this is where you store the graphics and audio data. There is about 32Kbytes of memory, all counted, and this is where you store sprites, backgrounds and audio samples. This poster has details of the memory layout:
Yes, multiple scrolling backgrounds are possible - hopefully we will see examples as it gets into the hands of hundreds of developers in a few weeks.
Game pads are a possibility... but Sparkfun already sells a nice gamepad shield for $13:
Mar 09, 2011, 08:28 am
I think you should instead provide a connector for PlayStation 1 and 2 controllers, or a connector for a Wii Classic Controller. The PlayStation uses SPI and the Wii uses I2C, both very easy to use. Also you can find these controllers anywhere, as opposed to outdated controllers such as NES or SNES which are rare.
Freelance engineer, consultant, contractor. Graduated from UW in 2013.
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Shiny Reshiram Debut Raid Boss Overview
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Wednesday, December 1, 10 a.m. (local time).
Bring your best Dragon-, Ground-, and Rock-type attackers and take down this Boss with 2-6 Trainers.
If you’re lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny Reshiram.
Reshiram will be weather boosted with windy and sunny/clear weather.
Perfect catch CPs are: 2307 / 2884 CP
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Belknape History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The ancient roots of the Belknape family name are in the Anglo-Saxon culture. The name Belknape comes from when the family lived in Sussex, at "Knelle, in the parish of Beckley, and Sir Hamon is mentioned among the captains in the retinue of the Duke of Bedford at Agincourt. He was the son of Sir Robert Belknap, Chief Justice of the Common Pleas in the time of Edward III., and one of the Judges called before the King at Nottingham."
Early Origins of the Belknape family
The surname Belknape was first found in Warwickshire at Weston, where Edward Belknap held lands up to the 16th century.
According to Duchesne, in his publication "List of Conquerors of England," Belknape was one of the companions to William the Conqueror and is listed on the Roll of Battle Abbey.
However, little else is known of the family in earlier times. The next earliest record of the family was found in the hamlet of Griff in Warwickshire as a birth record of Sir John Belknap (1309-1367.) He was father of Sir Robert Belknap (1339-1399) who was appointed Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in England. His son was Hamon Belknap (1394-1429), also known variously as Bealknap and Beltoft. One of his sons was Henry Belknap, Lord of Oston (1435-1488.)
"There had been a Kentish branch of the Belknaps, seated at the Moat, near Canterbury; of whom Philip was Sheriff of Kent in 1456, and Mayor of Canterbury in 1458. His only child, Alice, married Henry Finch of Netherfield; and the Moat afterwards became the residence of her descendant, John, Lord Finch of Fordwich, the Lord Keeper by whom (according to Clarendon) the 'errors and mischiefs of the Star Chamber were introduced in the time of Charles I.' "
"The manor of Belknap in Wiltshire must owe its name to this family, though I can find no record of its having been in their possession. That of Belknap in Essex was, according to Morant, 'probably acquired by marriage into the family of Somery.'"
Early History of the Belknape family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Belknape research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1374, 1388, 1428, 1420, 1404, 1471 and 1521 are included under the topic Early Belknape History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Belknape Spelling Variations
One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Belknape has appeared include Belknap, Bellknap, Belknape, Belknappe, Bellknappe and many more.
Early Notables of the Belknape family (pre 1700)
Another 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Belknape Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Belknape family
At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Belknape arrived in North America very early: Thomas Belknap who settled in Lynn Massachusetts in 1620; Abraham Belknap, the scion of the family from Warwickshire, also settled in Lynn in 1637. They became one of America's distinguished families..
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DescriptionGet behind the wheel of one of the most world's most prestigious cars - the F355 Ferrari.
F355 features a number of game modes: the Arcade mode which is the same as the checkpoint arcade version; Championship mode where you race a total of 6 races for the combined highest score; Single play which is the same as Arcade mode but with no time limit; Versus play with a two player split screen; and Network Race where you can connect to the Internet and race a time attack against other players ghost cars.
The courses that are available to race on are Motegi, short and long versions of Suzuka, Monza, Sugo, Long Beach, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Nurburgring (GP track), Laguna Seca, Sepang, and Fiorano (Ferrari's test track).
The game features 3 levels of difficulty. There are also four Assist functions - Stability Control for cornering, Traction Control from the engine to the tires, Anti Lock Brake System to keep the tires from locking during braking and Intelligent Brake System for braking before corners so beginners can concentrate on steering.
You can also connect to the Internet and register your driver data.
There are no Arcade user screenshots for this game.
There are 3 other screenshots from other versions of this game or official promotional screenshots.
There are no promo images for this game
- "Ferrari F355 Challenge" -- Actual PS2 title
- "F355 Challenge" -- Original arcade title
Part of the Following Group
There are no reviews for the Arcade release of this game. You can use the links below to write your own review or read reviews for the other platforms of this game.
There are no critic reviews for this game.
There are currently no topics for this game.
1001 Video GamesFerrari F355 Challenge appears in the book 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die by General Editor Tony Mott.
Related Web Sites
- F355 Challenge: Passione Rossa (official website)
- IGCD Internet Game Cars Database (Game page on IGCD, a database that tries to archive vehicles found in video games.)
There are no game credits on file for this release of the game. Everything in MobyGames is contributable by users.
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Meade 8.8mm Ultra Wide Angle (1.25”/2”) Series 4000-Made in Japan
*Made in Japan, * 84mm field of View*Dual Barrel: 1.25”/2”*Fold down rubber eyeguard.* Original Plastic Bolt barrel case included*Original box included.
*very minor scratch on the 1.25” barrel from Setscrew holder. Rest of eyepiece would be in like excellent like new condition.
Note: Setscrew on the side of the eyepiece is missing. This is not crucial, since your 1.25” diagonal holder already has a Setscrew to holdThe eyepiece in place.
unlike the newer Meade seried 5000 Ultra Wide Angle eyepieces which are made in China and don’t even come close in terms of comparison.
The Meade 4000 8.8mm UWA has a flat 84 degree apparent field of view.
The Meade 4000 UWAs , made in Japan are certainly the best eyepieces that Meade ever produced., and are highly recommend them by amateur astronomers.They easily compare or even surpass to some of the TeleVue eyepieces .
This eyepiece is in excellent condition and comes with the original box and bolt case.
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UNIONS will fax their responses in a referendum the Government says it will note in reaching a decisionon the future of the labour importation scheme. More than 500 copies of the ballot paper and background briefing messages were faxed to labour groups yesterday with instructions to seek members' opinions before casting their votes. Each union will have one vote each no matter how many members they have. They were given eight days to decide whether they will accept the government proposal to cut the number of imported workers from 5,000 to 2,000 in February. If the majority responds positively, union representatives will tell the Government they will drop their fight for a complete ban on labour importation. If they vote no, unionists will back Lee Cheuk-yan's private member's bill calling on the Legislative Council to scrap labour importation completely. It is understood most of the labour representatives were in favour of the 'yes' vote because they believed the deal offered by the Government was the best they were likely to get. Labour representatives and legislators Cheng Yiu-tong and Lee Kai-ming have been appointed by the unions to supervise the ballot. Mr Cheng said they would try to ensure a fair referendum and would invite members to attend vote-counting on December 29. About 90 unions discussed the issue at a meeting on Monday but were unable to reach a consensus. However, Mr Cheng said: 'We are not softening our position. We still want to stop importing labour. It is not a concession.' Mr Cheng, the chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions, said messages had been sent to all 118 member unions. Elizabeth Tang Yin-ngor, executive secretary of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions, said she had faxed about 40 member unions yesterday. The deal also included a one-month delay in introducing the new scheme, and establishing an employment centre to give priority to local workers. Governor Chris Patten has postponed introducing the new labour scheme until he sees the result of the referendum.
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Rebecca Prevots, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Chief, Epidemiology Unit, LCID
Epidemiology is a core science in public health that includes surveillance, observation, hypothesis testing, analytic research, and experiments and interventions. As the fundamental science of preventive medicine and public health, epidemiology has traditionally focused on disease causation through population studies. Epidemiologists develop and evaluate hypotheses about the effects of hereditary, behavioral, environmental, and healthcare factors on human health and develop the knowledge bases for disease prevention and control programs. The field is interdisciplinary and has a methodology distinct from, but dependent on, biostatistics. Epidemiologists incorporate into their research the knowledge base and tools of other disciplines including the biologic sciences, clinical research, and other population sciences.
The Epidemiology Unit leads and supports research of relevance to the mission of NIAID and the Laboratory of Clinical Infectious Diseases, with approaches that include the following:
Other research areas include spatio-temporal analysis of infectious diseases, pre- and post-licensure vaccine evaluation, health disparities in severe outcomes of infectious diseases, defining optimal clinical end-points for clinical trials of vaccines, and technical evaluation of data underlying science-to-policy issues.
Training is vital to the mission of the Epidemiology Unit, and we maintain ties to schools of public health in the Washington, DC, and Maryland areas, as well as around the country. We provide research training opportunities to post-baccalaureate, post-doctoral, M.P.H., and Ph.D. students. In addition, we maintain ties with academic institutions, national organizations (e.g., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration), and international organizations (e.g., World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization) to embed trainees within ongoing research in a public health context.
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Dr. Prevots began her public health research career at the New York City Department of Health in 1985, working as a public health advisor in the AIDS surveillance and epidemiology unit. From there she went to the University of Michigan, where she earned her M.P.H. in 1988 and her Ph.D. in epidemiology in 1991. Upon completing her Ph.D., she joined the Epidemic Intelligence Service at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During her time at CDC, she worked primarily on the epidemiology of vaccine preventable diseases, as well as HIV/AIDS. After joining NIAID in 2003, she began focusing on studies related to the epidemiology of tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacteria. In 2007, she became chief of the newly created epidemiology section in LCID and is working primarily on studies of nontuberculous mycobacteria but is also involved on a range of studies related to other infectious diseases.
D. Rebecca Prevots, Ph.D., M.P.H., Epidemiologist and Associate ScientistKenneth N. Olivier, M.D., M.P.H., Clinical EpidemiologistAmy E. Seitz, M.P.H., Research AssistantJennifer Adjemian, Ph.D., EpidemiologistAprielle Wills, MPH, Research AssistantSara E. Strollo, MPH, Research AssistantScott Nash, PhD, MPH Epidemiologist and Postdoctoral Fellow
Prevots DR, Adjemian J, Fernandez AG, Knowles MR, Olivier K. Environmental risks for nontuberculous mycobacteria: individual exposures and climatic factors in the Cystic Fibrosis population. Annals Am Thoracic Soc 2014 Annals ATS July 28, 2014 [epub ahead of print].
Adjemian J, Olivier KN, Prevots DR. Nontuberculous Mycobacteria among Cystic Fibrosis Patients in the United States: Screening Practices and Environmental Risk. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2014 Jul 28. [Epub ahead of print]
Goncalves BP, Huang CY, Morrison R, Holte S, Kabyemela E, Prevots DR, Fried M, Duffy PE. Parasite burden and severity of malaria illness in African children. New England Journal of Medicine 2014;370:1799-1808.
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Great Location, Heart Of Green Valley; Welcome To This Immaculate Home. Enter Through The Gate & Onto The Courtyard. Foyer Splits; Enter To The Great Room Or The Kitchen. Tile Counters, Updated Cabinets & Hardware. Skylight in Az Rm & Window in Kitchen/Dining Area. Appliances Are Included. Newer/Updated Windows Throughout The Home. Nice Open Floor Plan /Super Extra Arizona Room W/Laundry Area; W/D Included. Guest, Second Bedroom, Office Or Den With Great Natural Light. Master Suite Has 2 Closets, Plenty Of Room. Door From Master To Az Room & Out To The Spacious Covered Patio Area, W/ Storage Shed, Beautiful Santa Rita Mt View. The Roof Has Recently Been Replaced, W/Warranty/Termite Warranty Transfering. Access To Amenities and Neighborhood Gvr Pool; Move In, Relax and Enjoy Green Valley
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424 N Calle De Lumbre, Green Valley, AZ 85614 (MLS# 21828846) is a
Condo / Townhouse property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
424 N Calle De Lumbre is currently listed for $139,000 and was received on October 27, 2018.
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We expect Kimberly Rivera to be sentenced today. War resister, prisoner of conscience, peace activist, artist, mother, friend, Kim Rivera is in the hearts of all who know her, all her supporters who stand by her in this time of need.
Kim is being punished for choosing peace over war, light over darkness, love over hate.
She is being punished by the US military, but that punishment was made possible by Stephen Harper, Jason Kenney, and their so-called majority government.
Shame on them. Shame, shame, shame.
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PIMA Grandparent’s Breakfast
You are invited to share breakfast with your grandchildren. To accommodate everyone who would like to come, the event will be divided by the student’s last name:
A – L on Monday, September 25, 2017
M – Z on Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Time: 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Cost: $2.00 per person
Tickets must be ordered in advanced. Please complete the form and return to the Administration Office by Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Sorry, no late orders will be accepted. Tickets will be sent home with the students prior to the event.
Please click HERE to download the Order Form.
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Nature’s Way Kids Smart Vita Gummies 99% Sugar Free Vitamin C + Zinc
To help support immune system health & wellbeing
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. Vitamins and minerals can only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate. Contains gluten, sucralose and sulfites. Contains maltitol and sorbitol (Max. 3.22g per 2 pastilles) which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea. Does not contain real fruit.
Vitamin C can help support a healthy immune system. It is also a powerful antioxidant, helping to minimize the effects of oxidative stress in the body. It helps to protect cells from free radical damage which may contribute to the development of a range of diseases.Learn More
Zinc is an essential trace element and helps to maintain health and supports important bodily functions such as hormone production, digestion, growth and boost immunity.Learn More
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While Destiny will continue to operate even after the release of Destiny 2, it won’t feature the same level of support as before. Much as Destiny saw its final Iron Banner event recently, it’s now time for the last Trials of Osiris.
Crucible players can once again form groups of three and attempt to make it to the Lighthouse and nab some desirable gear. But rather than featuring just one map, you’ll get to play across them all, as Bungie revealed in the tweet below.
The very last Trials for Destiny 1 is live. All of these maps are yours. pic.twitter.com/J0pc1c3kk3
— Bungie (@Bungie) August 11, 2017
Trials of Osiris runs from now until August 15 at 2 AM PT / 5 AM ET / 10 AM BST. As with Iron Banner, level advantages are enabled, meaning you’ll need to bring the best gear you have to the fight in order to have a real shot at succeeding.
This marks the last of Destiny’s limited-time events, which have been winding down since Destiny 2’s reveal earlier this year. Destiny will remain playable for the foreseeable future, but Bungie and Activision are undoubtedly counting on players making the transition to the new game, which launches on September 6 for PS4 and Xbox One. The PC version follows on October 24, but a beta will first take place in late August. That will feature some changes and improvements over the earlier console beta.
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Quality constructed of rugged, dense PVC-backed polyester. Padded back & adjustable straps; double-zip top and front section, inner utility pockets, hanging/carry loop. Wipe to clean. Imported. 7 x 10 1/2 x 16"H.
Specify name up to 12 characters.
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Treaty of Fort Laramie(1868)
Explanation and Analysis of the Document
Article I ended Red Cloud's War. The treaty rather optimistically states that “war between the parties … shall for ever cease.” Had the government lived up to the provisions of this treaty (protecting Sioux lands and the Black Hills from white encroachment) and had the signing tribes been able to enforce the treaty on all its members, warfare might have been avoided. Unfortunately, the discovery of gold in the Black Hills would spark warfare just eight years later.
In an attempt to guarantee peace, the United States agreed to arrest and prosecute any “bad men among the whites” who committed any wrongs against the person or property of the Indians. It was the government agent's duty to investigate and report to the commissioner of Indian affairs any crimes that might be committed. If it was proved that an Indian had been violated or his property damaged, the injured party would be reimbursed. How or who would pay the reparation...
The Oglala Sioux chief Red Cloud (Library of Congress)View Full Size
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Posted on 2/10/2020 by Erik H. Reisner
As we predicted, 2019 was a record-breaking year for Total Dollar Volume here in the Mad River Valley! More and more people have discovered that this is the place to be!
This was further evidenced by the busiest Martin Luther King weekend for both Sugarbush Resort and Mad River Glen. Both ski areas reported record-breaking numbers.
We just received a much-welcomed major snowstorm with more in the forecast for the upcoming week. It’s a great time to get up here and play in the snow on your favorite toys, whether it be skis, snowboard, snowshoes, cross country, fat bike, or snowmobile.
Now onto the market update:
Currently there are 6 single family homes under contract or pending sale in the price range of $199,000 - $645,000 (same as this time last month), 5 condominiums under contract or pending sale priced from $65,000 - $245,000 (up from 3 last month), 3 undeveloped land parcels under contract or pending sale from $129,000 - $225,000 (down from 4 this time last month), and Zero commercial properties under contract (same as last month).
January 2020’s volume of single-family home sales dropped to 2 sales from $320,000 - $392,000 (8 sales in December 2019). Condo sales were also down slightly with 7 condominium sales from $57,000 - $560,000 (down from 10 sales in December). There were 2 undeveloped land sales from $95,000 - $165,000 in January (1 sale in December). There were no commercial sales in January (no sales in December).
The overall drop in sales is no surprise as 95% of sales in 2019 occurred after March 1st. However, the overall inventory is much lower this year. We will need to monitor this closely. If you are a potential seller, it’s a great time to consider listing your property. We’d be happy to conduct a complimentary market analysis so that you can make an informed decision.
If you are in the market for property here in the Mad River Valley let us know what you are looking for as we keep our finger on the pulse of the market. Also be prepared to act quickly, as recently listed inventory is selling fairly quickly.
Below are two graphs that show the total number of units sold (single family homes, condominiums, commercial properties, undeveloped land), as well as the total dollar volume through December 31, 2019. As mentioned earlier total dollar volume was an all-time high, and the number of full-ownership units sold was the most in 14 years.
Whether you are a potential buyer or seller, this data is a valuable resource to help you make informed real estate and financial decisions.
If you have any questions about these graphs, or anything real estate related; give Mad River Valley Real Estate a call or send us an email.
This blog post will be updated on a monthly basis to track year-to-date real estate sales in the Mad River Valley. The data is gathered from the State Property Tax Transfer records and includes all sales above $20,000.
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The post, How to choose discount railway ticket and pass in Kansai (Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara) area is one of most popular one in this site. Since I published this post, I have received many comments and questions. So I would like to explain about Kansai Thru Pass more. And I show you sample itineraries and total cost. I hope it will help you to compare this deal and single fare. Continue reading How to use Kansai Thru Pass. Compare pass and single fare.
Nara is the former capital city in Japan and it is older than Kyoto. Many shrines, temples and districts are listed on UNESCO World Heritage, National Heritage and/or National Treasure. When you travel in Kansai region, you may think about visiting or staying in Nara. If you go to Osaka or Kyoto from other cities, such as Tokyo, you can get there by Shinkansen. But when you go to Nara, there are several routes and options. The trip route to Nara is varied by your trip plan and/or the deal which you intend to use.
In this post, I would like to share the information about access to Nara by train and bus. Continue reading Nara access guide from Osaka, Kyoto, Kansai airport and Kobe by JR, Kintetsu Railway and Airport bus
Since Kansai WIDE Area Pass was released in April, 2012, this deal has been very popular for the tourist who wants to travel outside Kansai, like Kinosaki Onsen, Kii peninsula and Okayama/Kurashiki. This pass covers much bigger area than other Kansai area passes, like JR West Kansai Area Pass, Kansai Thru Pass. I am very happy that tourist tries to visit not only Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe but also outside Kansai.
In this post, I would like to show you the details of this pass and make sure the difference from other passes.
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LG 65EG9600 4K OLED HDTV Review
EG9600 Ultra HD 3D Curved Smart OLED TV
Want the best TV technology available? And you want it now? – packaged in a large 65″ screen. Then you owe it to yourself to check out LG’s EG9600.
As I’ve stated elsewhere many times within the pages of HDTVs and More, OLED based TVs are simply the best HDTV technology, delivering the best picture quality ever.
Unfortunately, LG Electronics is the only major manufacturer currently producing these displays, which limits the available model choices.
LG has five OLED 4K TVs in its current model lineup (three of which are available for pre-order). The 65EG9600 is available now and is the focus of this product review.
OLED is an acronym that stands for Organic Light Emitting Diode – an organic substance that glows when it’s activated by an electric current. The screen’s pixel layer is made of this self-illuminating carbon-based material – each pixel is its own light source which can be independently switched on and off, so there’s no need for a backlight.
This technology design allows for the best, in contrast, black levels and color reproduction.
Design and Features
The EG9600 is a beautifully designed TV showcasing an amazingly thin bezel and a curved panel that is only 0.25 inches deep at its thickest point, which is as thin as most smartphones. LG’s soon to be released 55EF9500 and 65EF9500 will have flat panel screens (non-curved).
The TV is fashioned with an attractive curved silver metal pedestal stand that mimics the curve of the display panel.
Connectivity ports include: 3 HDMI 2.0 inputs – HDCP 2.2 compatible, 1 component/composite input -shared, 3 USB ports, 1 digital optical audio output, 1 Ethernet input, 1 RF input.
- LG’s Tru-4K Engine Pro for video processing and Tru-4K Upscaler for 4K video upconversion
- 10-bit display panel for better color reproduction
- webOS 2.0 smart TV platform with built-in web browser
- Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11n – no ac
- Magic Remote with voice recognition and point-and-click capability
- Down-firing 2-channel audio system designed by harmon/kardon
- Supports HEVC/H.265 and VP9 decoding for streaming 4K video from services such as Netflix and Amazon Instant
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) support via future firmware update – for streaming network HDR sources – Note: Because the TV’s HDMI inputs cannot be upgraded to 2.0a, it won’t support HDR via HDMI for Ultra HD Blu-ray discs
- Netflix Recommended TV – this certification allows consumers to identify which manufacturers TVs work best with Netflix service
- 3D capable – includes two pairs of passive 3D glasses
I recently had the opportunity to audition the 65EG9600, and what I experienced with its overall performance was very impressive.
Contrast and black levels like no other…
Black levels on the EG9600 were absolutely black, and I mean the deepest, darkest most inky blacks I have ever seen with the exception of other OLED TVs I’ve encountered.
The bezel on this display is a deep jet black, and what I immediately noticed was how the black bars on any given picture image I viewed, perfectly blended with the black bezel on this TV. Now that’s what I call true black levels.
In addition, when viewing dark scenes on this TV, the black levels it produced were simply jaw-dropping! And experiencing black levels of this caliber made viewing this type of content much more enjoyable to watch.
Black levels this deep also provided an infinite level of contrast which gave images a greater sense of realism and depth. The end result: a contrast range with perfect blacks and excellent peak bright whites.
LG’s OLED self-lighting four-color pixel structure renders a wide range of very accurate colors.
One particular attribute I enjoyed with the EG9600 and OLED TVs in general, is how natural and smooth the images look. This really helps to reveal a more natural and realistic color palette which seemed to draw me more into the images I was viewing, compared to when viewing the same content on an LED display.
With that said, the EG9600’s color rendering was very good, delivering a dynamic, rich, vibrant and life-like color presentation without looking artificial or over-processed.
I would also like to note that this TV’s infinite contrast capability enhances its color rendering properties for better overall performance.
Wide viewing angle…
Since OLED pixels are self-illuminating, there is no backlighting required to light up the picture screen as with LED TVs. This means there is no picture dimming, contrast or color saturation loss when viewing OLED TVs at wide angles.
So as expected, I had no issues with side angle viewing on the EG9600. This is the type of performance we’re used to seeing on plasma TVs.
I didn’t experience any motion blur with the content I viewed on this set. But as a side note, OLED’s motion blur control is said to be on par and similar to LED TV’s. Theoretically, this means motion artifacts shouldn’t be a problematic issue on this display.
What’s not to like…
Its price tag will be a big deterrent for many consumers. And with a current retail price of $6,999.99, this reason is very obvious.
Some potential buyers may not like the curved screen. But don’t fret, LG will soon release two flat-screen models as mentioned above.
This TV has no support for HDR content via HDMI inputs for 4K Blu-ray discs with HDR content, which is due to this TV not being HDMI 2.0a compliant. However, you will still be able to play 4K Blu-ray discs, it just won’t pass HDR content to the TV.
Only 3 HDMI inputs, which may be an issue for some individuals.
No Wi-Fi 802.11ac support for higher speeds.
Some screen uniformity issues have been reported by some individuals pertaining to image flicker or judder and screen brightness consistency.
LG’s 65EG9600 4K OLED picture quality, (in addition to their other 4K OLED models) is the best you can get. Sure, the image may not be perfect, but that’s to be expected with the birth of any given new technology, and OLED TVs aren’t exempt from this scenario. However, as this technology continues to be refined and pushed to its limits, I believe we may just see for the first time ever, the perfect television in regards to picture quality.
HDTVs and More recommended.
My Rating & Specs
LG 65EG9600 OLED 4K TV
Check current price at Amazon.com.
• OLED offers the best in overall picture quality
• Best black level reproduction available
• Best contrast range available
• Excellent color reproduction
• Very expensive
• No HDR HDMI 2.0a support
• Only 3 HDMI inputs
• Some may not like the curved screen design
Screen size reviewed: 65″
With stand: (W x H x D) 57” x 34.8” x 9.3”
Without stand: (W x H x D) 57” x 33.1” x 2”
With stand: 58.4 lbs
Without stand: 49.6 lbs
Warranty: One year parts and labor
For more info on OLED TVs, see the article: OLED 4K TV is Here…
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Did you know that...
...Washington Township has not always been in Gloucester County? We were part of Camden County from March 14, 1844 until February 28, 1871. (That was the day Camden County was formed!)
...in September of 1846 someone came up with the bright idea of putting Franklin, Washington, Gloucester and Winslow townships into a new "Washington County?"
...Monroe Township was a part of Washington Township until March of 1859?
...Benjamin Franklin Goodyear, son of Charles, of the Goodyear Rubber Company used to live in Washington Township? He provided rubber tires for his cousin's "new fangled" autos. His son Ben, Jr. attended Turnersville School, the site of the Bradlees store.
...three front-wheel drive autos and one truck were developed in Grenloch from 1914 to 1920 by the Bateman family, cousins to B.F. Goodyear? (Their mothers were sisters.) The Bateman homestead is still there on Central Avenue in Grenloch Terrace!
...the swampy land in and around Cross Keys is really the South Jersey watershed? All the rivers of South Jersey start there and flow either to the Delaware or on to the Atlantic Ocean. All of our drinking water comes from there!
...Joseph E. Hurff, M.D. was born in Turnersville in 1856 and graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1881? He was our first local area doctor!
...the Hurff homestead is on Hurff Lane in Turnersville and the Turner homestead was in the village now called Hurffville? (King Marina is now on the Turner home site.)
...Washington Township has 21 Indian sites and burial grounds registered in the State archives in Trenton.
...Before 1850 almost half of Washington Township was owned by one person? It was sold off after he died.
...Fish Pond Road, Bells Lake Road, and Bells Lake Drive were once one very winding road called the "Glassboro-Turnersville Turnpike"?
..."Stone Road" (Route 47) jokingly received a new name of "Delsea Drive"? A Woodbury Times reporter said that it went from the DELaware River to the Atlantic SEA, thus Delsea Drive! It was made official in the State Legislature in 1933.
...Route 42 used to be called the "Good-Intent-Squankum Turnpike? Good Intent is Blackwood and Squankum is Williamstown!
...Washington Township has never had a single piece of railroad track laid in it except the "gravity railway" ride that used to be in Grenloch Park? (It was pulled back up the hill by Bateman's horses!)
...Washington Township had more than 200 farms in 1885?
...Washington Township has the smallest registered cemetery in New Jersey? Bunker Hill Presbyterian Cemetery has only 4 graves and only 3 have tombstones!
...in 1956 Washington Township had only a "Chief of Police" and 2 or 3 "deputies?" Chief Hubert Read received from township officials a two-way radio for his car. He confided in me that is was "funny, because I didn't have anyone to call!" My, my -- how times have changed!!!
..."Original Hurffville School" on Delsea Drive was owned by the Bethel Methodist Church during the entire time the School Board was using it for a public school? When the school system stopped using it in June of 1993 the building and property were turned back to the Church. It stood vacant and "for sale" until 1999 when it was purchased by a day care organization. It was opened again as a "school" in late 1999! It's wonderful that this lovely old landmark was not destroyed.
...Bells Lake was owned from 1899 to 1954 by the Bell family who started -- and still own 51% of -- General Mills, Inc. - the "Big G Cereal Co. Gold medal has been the Bell family's brand name since establishing their first mill in Philadelphia in 1801!
Here's hoping that you learned something new while reading this "capsule history" of our great township ---- and that you had a good time doing it!
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Trials Of on-line Casino Advertising
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RAISE - If there has been a wager on the present betting spherical, a participant may increase. The act of raising requires the poker participant to match the current wager, and make a greater 1. All subsequent players are needed to call the raise or raise once more ("re-raise") to preserve interest in the pot.
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MIYAZAKI Yujiro Exhibition "Blue, Green, and Mt.Fuji"（TOKYO）
15 June - 9 July 2011
Miyazaki was born in 1977 in Japan’s southern Oita prefecture.
He graduated from Tokyo Zokei University in 2001.
His career kicked off as he received the Tokyo Wonder Wall Grand Prize in 2005, and since then he has been steadily exhibiting his work in public shows such as the Voca Show 2007 and the “neoneo Exhibition Part 1 [Boys] –neoneo boys are ‘soshokukei – herbivorous artists?’” in 2009 at Takahashi Collection Hibiya.
Miyazaki’s family is running a sento (= a Japanese public bath-house), so he has always felt wall paintings were closely related to him. He actually studied as an apprentice to a sento painter and the techniques and motifs he learned during his training are deeply influencing his work. This influence can be seen in the vivid blue sky, the fresh green trees and, rising in the distance, the recurrent presence of the Mt. Fuji.
“I paint what I am feeling right now.”
Miyazaki says: “We live amidst a continuous, overwhelming wave of information and surroundings. During the process of painting a picture that takes days and months, various events happen to. These are good and bad things. From there are born emotions, feelings or desires that turn into pseudo-objects and end up painted on the canvas. I can paint what happened today and I think of each painting as a diary, onto which surface I want to honestly depict what I am feeling right now.”
“Daphne’s Forest”, the exhibition’s central piece, is about our coexistence with Nature. After experiencing such an unprecedented disaster as the 3.11 events, Miyazaki felt a strong need to re-think Human relations to nature and society. Nymphs are portrayed in nature, their hands and feet, even their hair becoming one with the surrounding vegetation to draw the scene. There are also symbols of life and death included in this work.
“Now is the time when we have to face with nature and reconsider our way of life”–we invite you to experience Miyazaki’s commitment thought his work.
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KUALA LUMPUR, 18 JUNE 2008 - Secure network solutions (SCN) provider 3Com Corporation has announced the appointment of Brunei-based integrator Inframac Technology and Marketing (ITM) as its main partner for the Brunei market.
ITM will take advantage of 3Coms SCN solutions to help drive sales of network security, switching and routing, wireless networking, and Voice over IP (VoIP), according to 3Com.
We believe ITM is the right local partner to support 3Coms growth in Brunei for the enterprise and telecommunications markets, said 3Com Malaysia & Brunei country manager Marcus Lai. ITM has solid track record in Brunei and a reputation for matching specialists and companies in projects among the Brunei-based private sector and local government.
ITM managing partner Kevin Ang said, The addition of 3Coms solutions to our portfolio extends our ability to deliver solutions such as security, unified communications, Gigabit Ethernet and wireless, which are in high demand. We are also very interested in rolling out 3Coms Open Services Networking (OSN) platform for integrating Linux-based services into the network as this will appeal to customers that want lower cost, high quality solutions.
ITMs integrated solutions
Ang explained that ITMs portfolio of network solutions include switches, equipment racks and enclosures, and structural cabling systems as well as mechanical and engineering (M&E) solutions for buildings, which include public address systems, audio & video systems, conference systems, CCTV surveillance systems, lighting & security systems, time clock systems, LCD projectors & screen and home automation system.
He added that ITM, formed in 2003 as an infrastructure cabling and consulting company, has developed into a one-stop for ICT solutions center in Brunei Darussalam.
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We think a lot about creativity.
Some people wake up early. Others stay up late. Still others run for miles. Or meditate. Or swim. Or float.
This summer, Tom rode his motorcycle across the country.
It was a thinking nirvana.
We are wondering, what is your creative process?
Has it ever changed?
Or is it time for you to start one?
Before Threshold, some of you will get a chance to work with Wayne White and learn his creative process. Sign up here.
During Threshold, we would also like one or two of you to be a part of the program in what we are calling a "Mini Moth."
This is your chance to tell us a story.
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Tensions grow within PQ ranks over applying Bill 101 to CEGEPs
The Journal de Montreal is reporting that elements within the Parti Québécois are trying to pressure the party's leader, Jean-François Lisée, to commit to applying Bill 101's regulations to CEGEPs in Quebec. Around 30 PQ riding associations recently passed motions endorsing that idea, despite firm opposition from Lisée, who considers the issue too controversial.
Advocates of the idea say adding CEGEPs to the list of organizations that Bill 101 regulates will help protect the French language, as more and more francophone students flock to English-language CEGEPs over French-language institutions.
Resolutions adopted by riding associations will be debated this weekend in regional conventions. If the idea is endorsed, the issue will be sent to the PQ's party convention, to be held in September. There, the party will debate and ratify their platform for next year's provincial election.
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The Stock Market Game is a curriculum-based teaching tool that allows students to invest a hypothetical $100,000 online stock portfolio to learn about long-term saving and investing.Although the East Coast got a short glimpse of spring earlier in the week, the markets remain in a deep freeze. On Friday, President Obama's massive economic stimulus plan was front and center as the House passed it, delayed by lingering controversy. While proponents of the plan feel it will begin to thaw the economic mess by creating/saving 3.5 million jobs, critics contend the bill is filled with unnecessary spending and provisions that will do little to boost the economy. (The package passed the Senate late Friday.) Earlier in the week, the markets tumbled after U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner revealed plans to assess financial institutions' health and remove their toxic assets with the help of private investors, but he provided few details on how the process would actually work. Stocks rebounded Friday morning as investors awaited the stimulus bill's passage through the House and Senate, but closed the day in negative territory. (Don't miss " Stocks Drop Again Ahead of Presidents Day") As The Stock Market Game wraps up its prize patrols for the InvestWrite national essay contest winners (and state winners in some states) for the fall semester, we've fielded many questions from students frustrated by the losses they are experiencing in their portfolios. They want quick "fixes" and tips on stocks that will turn their ailing portfolios around. Many may remain frustrated by our advice (since it is not guaranteed to catapult them in the rankings) as we continue to stress the importance of research and the long-term benefits of saving and investing.
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Former Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith eyes bright side of NFL Draft
CHICAGO — Jaylon Smith walked without a limp through the doors of the NFL Store on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue and out of a spitting rain. He glided past racks of of gray t-shirts, each stamped with the No. 1 and a last name likely to be called in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday.
Smith’s name wasn’t among them. He didn’t seem to notice.
Instead, the 6-foot-2, 240-pound linebacker sat behind a counter next to former Clemson defensive end Shaq Lawson, wearing a grin and a baby blue hoodie from Adidas — the brand that recently signed him. Now, Smith was doing the signing — signing pictures, signing pieces of paper, signing the cast on a fan’s injured right wrist. This was one of the final stops in a draft process Smith couldn’t have predicted.
But if he resented the hard road, he certainly didn’t show it.
“(The last couple months have been) ebbs and flows,” Smith said with a grin on Wednesday afternoon. “It’s been a transition from the collegiate level to being a professional. It’s definitely been a learning experience. I’m definitely happy for everything that’s happened to me thus far.”
A quick summary of all that’s happened:
• In the first quarter of Notre Dame’s Fiesta Bowl loss to Ohio State on Jan. 1, the junior linebacker and assumed first round lock tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee, suffering peroneal nerve damage in the process.
• He was unable to participate in nearly all physical testing in both the NFL Scouting Combine and Notre Dame’s Pro Day.
• His medical re-check in mid-April eliminated hope that Smith could return for the 2016 season and caused teams to question whether his nerve will completely heal.
As a result, Smith was not invited to attend the NFL Draft. His T-shirt did not hang in the NFL Store on Wednesday. His stock corroded from top-10 inevitability to mid-round mystery.
And yet, he’s happy.
“It’s an opportunity for growth,” Smith said. “I’m getting a chance to chase my dream. My dreams are about to come true here within less than 100 hours. I’m looking forward to this opportunity.”
There’s no telling when that opportunity will come. Smith could go as early as the second round on Friday, or his burdensome left knee could drag him into the abyss of the later rounds.
There’s little certainty, but plenty of nervous optimism.
“Somebody’s going to take him and put him on the shelf and redshirt him and hope and pray that that (nerve) comes around,” NFL Network analyst and former 49ers and Lions head coach Steve Mariucci said Wednesday. “Because if it does, you have a Pro Bowler.”
NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock, who covered many of Smith’s Notre Dame games as a member of the NBC broadcast team, added more hypotheticals than answers.
“After the two quarterbacks, to me, he would have gone third (if he had not gotten injured),” Mayock said. “He’s the best positional player in this draft.
“The NFL is all about predictability of recovery when you’re talking about injuries. His knee is fine. It’s the regeneration of the nerve. When you don’t know how long or if … those are three big words to NFL people, how long and if?
“He’s going to be in a little bit of a free fall, but I still think teams love the player and the kid.”
If Mariucci were still in charge of an NFL franchise, would he gamble on Smith — the player, the kid (and the nerve) — in the middle rounds?
“Absolutely,” Mariucci responded, as if nothing could be more obvious. “Oh my God. In a heartbeat. I love that kid.”
That kid — the two-time Butkus Award winner, 240 pounds of chiseled muscle and bouncing black dreads — will not walk across the Auditorium Theatre stage in Chicago on Thursday. He won’t hug Roger Goodell and hold up his jersey. He’ll watch on television with his family in Fort Wayne, Ind.
He’ll fulfill a dream from a distance.
“I’m just taking everything in — the positives, the negatives,” Smith said with his trademark grin. “It’s just been a wonderful experience even to be in this situation. I’ve been working for this for 13 years, since I was seven years old. My dream’s about to come true.”
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This is not a research post. Yet, it is all about my research so far. The people, and the papers.
After four years of work, numerous conferences, and eight chapters of dissertation, I defended my dissertation successfully (with summa cum laude!) on April 12th, 2016. The journey so far had not been a cakewalk. I had moments when I questioned my ability to do a PhD at all, and other (better) times when I got way too excited about getting an article accepted at a conference or receiving a ‘revise and resubmit’ from a journal (which made my husband wonder if I am on Ritalin). And all throughout this, what kept me going was the love and support of a few good people: my husband, my supervisor, a few great colleagues and my dearest friends. Thank you, guys!! (I should probably thank them in person, yeah.)
…And to those of you who would rather hear more about the papers than my virtual declarations of gratitude, here we go! (This is gonna be a pretty long post.)
The originality of the idea, rigor of the study, and clarity of writing have been identified as the most significant universalistic parameters of scholarly impact. My dissertation sets out to do a detailed examination of these parameters. Our first empirical article focuses on case studies, points out different types of replication logic, and illustrate how their individual research actions have differential effects on the internal and external validity (in that order of priority) of the emerging theory.
In the next study, we extend the investigation to quantitative as well as qualitative research, and offers replication logic as a tool for analyzing deviant cases identified during the course of a qualitative or quantitative study. We call this technique the ‘Deviant Case Method’ (‘DCM’). Through this study, we explain the theoretical consequentiality (Aguinis et al., 2013; Cortina, 2002) of analyzing three different kinds of outliers (construct, model fit, and prediction outliers/ deviant cases) and offer DCM for analyzing prediction outliers/deviant cases.
In the third study, we extend this method to have a look at medium-N studies. Here we focus on inconsistent or deviant cases which turn up during a fuzzy set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA). We offer a method called ‘Comparative Outlier Analysis’ (‘COA’) which combines DCM and Mill’s canons (1875) to examine these multitude of inconsistent cases. We explicate this using exemplars from fields like politics, marketing, and education.
Unlike in other disciplines or methods, it is far from clear what the label ‘transparent research procedures’ constitutes in management field studies, with adverse effects during write-up, revision, and even after publication. To rectify this, in the fourth article, we review field studies across seven major management journals (1997-2006) in order to develop a transparency index, and link it to article impact.
Article 5 is a sequel to the previous chapter. We propose a new method for assessing the methodological rigor of grounded theory procedures ex-post using an audit trail perspective. While existing research on the methodological sophistication of grounded theory was typically done from the perspective of the author or producer of the research, our perspective is customer-centric, both in terms of the end-customer (i.e. the reader or other author), as well as the intermediate customer (i.e. reviewers and editors).
The last empirical article in the thesis, article 6, focuses on yet another parameter influencing impact: the style of academic writing. Specifically, we focus on the attributes of article titles and their subsequent influence on the citation count. At this early stage of theory development on article titles, we do this in the specific application context of management science.
Through theses six articles, the dissertation contributes to the discourse on generating and developing novel solutions for addressing the paucity of rigor, transparency, and clarity of reporting in the field of management. It demonstrates the prominence of the involved research inquiries either by illustrating their contributions with the help of exemplars or by indicating their relationship with scholarly impact in management.
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I'm moving at the end of the month so I'm selling my Donkee 3/4 horsepower two-speed bowling ball spinner. I purchased this unit about a year and a half ago and only used it once a week to maintain my own equipment. Mostly cleaning after league sessions, surface modifications, and polishing. This Donkee features a powerful 3/4 HP electric motor and two speeds. The slower speed is ideal for sanding and resurfacing, while the higher speed is perfect for polishing.
I am including with this spinner 9 abralon pads (1-180 grit, 1-360 grit, 1-500 grit, 3-1000 grit, 2-2000 grit, and 1-4000 grit), six Scotchbright pads (like new), two ball-holder rings (homemade from pvc), a 2/3 full bottle of Bean's Secret Sauce, and an almost full bottle of Bean's Magic Powder. The abralon pads have been used (some like new...some have been used several times).
* Computer engineered design.
* High Quality built 3/4 hp motor.
* Built in thermal protector.
* 2 speeds 450 rpm. & 650 rpm.
* Toggle switch to control speeds.
* Spinner rotates clockwise.. *
* Belt driven with die cast pulleys.
* Sealed bearing.
* Protective motor cover.
* 8' in-line power cord.
* Toggle Switch with protective cover/boot
* Base made of unbreakable polypropylene
* Light weight for easy transportation (28 lbs.)
This spinner retails new for $270, plus shipping. See link: http://www.donkee.com/ballspinner.htm
The same spinner is currently listed on e-bay and the bidding is at $165 with 4 days left, and that doesn't include shipping.
First to pay $180 for mine gets it. The other stuff and shipping is included in this price.
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|Ileocolic intussusception due to a cecal endometriosis: Case report and review of literature.|
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|ABSTRACT: Cecal endometriosis and ileocolic intussusception due to a cecal endometriosis is extremely rare. We report a case of a woman who presented an ileocecal intussusception due to a cecal endometriosis. The patient gave two months history of chronic periombilical pain requiring regular hospital admission and analgesia. The symptoms were not related to menses. A laparotomy was performed and revealed an ileocolic intussusception. The abdominal exploration did not find any endometriosis lesion. Ileocaecal resection was performed. Microscopic examination showed a cystic component, lined by a regular cylindric epithelium. Foci of endometrial tissu were oberved in the cecal subserosa and muscularis mucosal, with irregular endometrial glands lined by cylindric epithelium without atypia immunostained with CK7, and characteristic endometrial stroma immunostained with CD10. Cecal endometriosis and ileocolic intussusception due to a cecal endometriosis is extremely rare. Diagnose of etiology remains challenging due to the absence of clinical and radiological specific characteristics. Virtual slide The virtual slide(s) for this article can be found here: http://www.diagnosticpathology.diagnomx.eu/vs/2975867306869166.|
|Rivkine Emmanuel; Léa Marciano; Claude Polliand; Valenti Antonio; Marianne Ziol; Christophe Poncelet; Chrsitophe Barrat|
|Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-6-7|
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1Department of digestive and endocrine surgery, University Hospital Jean Verdier, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Avenue du 14 Juillet, 93140, Bondy, Paris, France
2Department of pathology, University Hospital Jean Verdier, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Avenue du 14 juillet, 93143, Bondy, France
3Department of obstetrics and gynaecology and ART Centre, University Hospital Jean Verdier, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Avenue du 14 juillet, 93143, Bondy, France
Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease that affects 5 to 10% of women of reproductive age in the United States . It is characterised by the presence of endometriosis tissue outside the uterine cavity. Endometriosis is usually confined to the pelvic and reproductive organs but has been described in several remote site including omentum, gastrointestinal tract (rectosigmoid, appendix, small bowel, right colon), umbilicus, lungs, kidney, pancreas and liver [2-6]. Cecal endometriosis and ileocolic intussusception due to a cecal endometriosis is extremely rare. We report a case of a woman who presented an ileocecal intussusception due to a cecal endometriosis.
A 19 years old multiparous woman was referred to our unit to investigate an abdominal mass. Her last menstrual period was two weeks before. The patient gave two months history of chronic periombilical pain requiring regular hospital admission and analgesia. The symptoms were not related to menses. There were no other significant symptoms. She had a history of endometriosis involving ovaries, and had undergone an ovarian cystectomy for endometrioma one year previously.
The physical exam showed a periombilical palpable mass, painful, and no lymphadenopathy was noted. Complete blood count and biochemical tests were normal.
The computed tomography (Figure 1) scan showed one an ileocolic intussusception. The preoperative diagnoses were a malignant tumour of the colon caecum (adenocarcinoma, sarcoma), or benign tumour (lipoma, villous tumour).
A laparotomy was performed and revealed an ileocolic intussusception. The abdominal exploration did not find any endometriosis lesion. Ileocaecal resection was performed.
Postoperative courses were uneventful. After six months follow-up, patient was asymptomatic.
Macroscopic examination showed a unilocular cystic mass, 5.5*4*4 cm large, which seemed to be developped from subserosa, with mucosal ulceration at the top and haemorragic content.
Microscopic examination showed a cystic component, lined by a regular cylindric epithelium.
Foci of endometrial tissu were oberved in the cecal subserosa and muscularis mucosal, with irregular endometrial glands lined by cylindric epithelium without atypia immunostained with CK7, and characteristic endometrial stroma immunostained with CD10 (Figure 2). Stroma and epithelial cells expressed estrogen and progestative receptors. No epithelial hyperplasia, atypia, or invasive carcinoma was observed. These lesions are lined by mucosal ulceration at the top, and surrounded by granulation tissue. We concluded to a cecal endometrioma involving subserosa and muscularis mucosa without malignant transformation.
Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent disease that affects 5 to 10% of women of reproductive age in the United States . Its defining feature is the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue. The main clinical features are chronic pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, and infertility. Endometriosis can be the result of diverse anatomical or biochemical aberrations of uterine function. The pathogenesis of endometriosis is still unknown. The gold standard for diagnosis of pelvic disease is surgical assessment .
Endometriosis has been more likely described in pelvic organs (ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterosacral ligaments, Douglas Pouch). It has been described in every part of the body (heart, lung, kidney, gastrointestinal tract, diaphragm, legs, bone, incisional scar, ombilicus, liver), except the spleen .
Intussusception is defined as the telescoping of a segment of the gastrointestinal tract into an adjacent one. Intussusception is uncommon in adults compared with the pediatric population. It is estimated that only 5% of all intussusceptions occur in adults and approximately 5% of bowel obstructions in adults are the result of intussusception . Leon K. shows in an institutional review of intussusception in adults a pathologic cause identified in 85% of patients with 8 of 22 (36%) small bowel and 4 of 5 (80%) of large bowel lesions being malignant. All small bowel cancers represented metastatic disease and all large bowel malignancies were primary adenocarcinomas . Prystowsky JB shows 1573 consecutive patients with endometriosis diagnosed at laparoscopy or laparotomy, 85 patients (5.4%) had gastrointestinal involvement . Frequently, intestinal localisations of endometriosis are the rectum or the sigmoid, and more rarely appendix, ileum, and right colon .
In the literature, only six cases of ileocolic intussusceptions due to a cecal endometriosis were reported [14-19]. We report the seventh case. Aronchick et al. , the first case, report a clinical presentation of ileocolic intussusception and digestive hemorrhage. Twenty years later, Denève et al. report the case of a 43-year-old woman, who presented a complete and non-reductible ileo-cecal intussusception with occlusion. Le Meaux et al. report a 40-years-old woman who had an ileo-caeco-colic intussusception on a digestive endometriosis. Koutsourelakiss et al. report a 32-year-old nulliparous Caucasian woman who presented to the emergency department for abdominal pain, distension with nausea and vomiting corresponding to a cecal endometriosis. Maltz et al. , show a lesion, with the appearance of inflammatory (Crohn's disease) or infectious (tuberculosis). Indraccolo et al. report a patient who presented an ileocolic intussusception with right iliac fossa pain, distension and diarrhea coverage for laparoscopic debulking of severe endometriosis. In this case, we report another unusual presentation of endometriosis characterized by ileo-cecal intussusception.
The diagnosis of endometriosis may be suspected on the basis of the clinical history. Computed tomography is not the primary imaging for evaluation of digestive endometriosis. However, multislice computed tomography enteroclysis identifies 94.8% of bowel endometriotic nodules , and magnetic resonance imaging has a high sensitivity (77%-93%) in the diagnosis of bowel endometriosis .
CA-125 is the principal serum marker used in the diagnosis and management of late-stage endometriosis. Cancer antigen CA-125 has been used to monitor the progress of endometriosis .
Surgical treatment is indicated for pain, bleeding, and intestinal obstruction. The treatment of small bowel endometriosis is surgical resection of the involved segment, while medical therapy is only a temporary treatment .
Cecal endometriosis and ileocolic intussusception due to a cecal endometriosis is extremely rare. Diagnose of etiology remains challenging due to the absence of clinical and radiological specific characteristics, especially when the symptoms are not related to menses. This disease can be life-threatening, requiring urgent surgery. Digestive endometriosis is established after surgery. The gold standard for diagnosis of pelvic disease is surgical assessment but this treatment can not prevent recurrence. Endometriosis had to be considered in the differential diagnosis of ileocolic intussusception, particularly in patients with known endometriosis.
Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this Case Report and any accompanying images. A copy of the written consent is available for review by the Editor-in-Chief of this journal.
The authors declare that they have no competing interest.
ER wrote the manuscript. CPon. and CB participated in drafting the manuscript and literature review. ER, CPol. and AV were responsible for acquisition of clinical data, follow-up information and the surgery. LM and MZ participated in making the histopathological diagnosis, conception of the idea and revising the manuscript. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Whine: Yesterday was a busy day getting everything ready for JBF sale and I was exhausted (as well as poor hubby who's been a great help) by the time we finally got everything set onto racks and on the sale floor.
WaHoo: We get to go shop JBF sale today!! And, DH's boss is letting him get off early so we can shop even earlier - YEAH!!! And, it'll be nice having hubby home earlier.
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Renewable Energy Information
An Introduction to Renewable Energy
If we are going to reverse the effect of climate change then we need to begin using renewable energy sources to heat our homes, light our offices, power our machines, and drive our cars. A renewable energy is one which is replenished naturally and constantly such as sunlight, wind, tidal power, biomass, and thermal energy. There are some good reasons for moving towards more sustainable and renewable energy sources including:
- Counteracting the effects of climate change and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels such as coal and oil.
- Decreasing reliance on other countries for energy needs, in other words creating energy security.
- Finding cheaper and cleaner ways of providing electricity and heating our homes.
History of Renewable Energy
We have always been trying to find new ways to use our environment to produce power. Wood burning was one of the first biomass renewable energy projects and has been around since man discovered fire. Wind has been used to power ships and drive windmills for grinding corn since the Egyptian times and the first experiments in solar power began way back in the late 19th Century.
Many consider that the use of coal and then oil took attention away from further developing renewable energy until we began to realise the effect on the environment and the problems of sustaining an economy based on the use of fossil fuels. Gas, coal and oil will run out at some point and they won’t be replenished for several million years.
For the last 20-30 years, research and development into finding more sustainable ways for providing our energy needs has been growing rapidly. World energy consumption just four years ago was 80% dependent on fossil fuels, a situation that cannot be maintained indefinitely. From the development of solar panels and wind power, to electric powered cars, the challenge to lower our carbon footprint and find cleaner energy sources has been accepted and is now driving forward at pace.
Mainstream Renewable Energy Sources
If we are going to replace our dependence on fossil fuels then we will need to draw energy from a number of diverse sources including the sun, wind, the sea, rivers, and natural environment.
Drive across the US landscape 30 years ago and you might have come across a wind turbine or two here and there. Nowadays, we are used to seeing large wind farms both on land and at sea, those huge white propellers turning languidly in the breeze. At the end of 2015, there wind power in the US was delivering a capacity of 75,000 MW.
Of all the renewable technologies, wind turbines are the ones that garner the most controversy in some states. Because of their size they are often seen as a blot on the landscape and there are many who see investment in this technology as unwise though it is currently providing a good percentage of the country’s power needs.
Investment in wind power in the US is set to increase and may well be seen more off shore. Find out more about wind turbines.
The conversion of solar energy to power has been in use for a long time, since the days we discovered greenhouses and how a magnifying glass can burn paper. Nowadays, our development of solar technologies such as photovoltaic cells, solar panels and solar thermal collectors means that this renewable energy is at the forefront of our fight to find better and more sustainable ways to provide our electricity and heating needs.
Solar panels can be used on our roofs and in huge farms, to produce electricity that can be fed into the grid. It’s one of the true renewable energies where domestic and commercial concerns have an equal stake. Find out more about solar panels here.
Solar thermal is the technology now being used to heat water and is utilised by many business. Find out more about solar water thermal heating.
Biomass is plant material that can be either burned as fuel or converted to biofuels, to drive machinery, even cars.
The biomass material most used for fuel is wood, which can be found in low carbon boilers that produce heating and hot water for homes. These systems are increasingly replacing coal, oil and gas heating systems for both businesses and domestic houses. Find out more about biomass boilers here.
Biofuels can be made from a variety of different organisms producing solids, liquids and gases that can be mass produced to replace fossil fuels such as petrol. Still in its early days, biofuel development could hold the key to powering our cars and other machines, though there is some doubt as to whether they address the concerns of global warming.
One of the burgeoning renewable industries of the last 100 years is the use of hydropower. We have long since harnessed the rushing water of lakes up on high land with power stations such as the Hoover Dam. Now we are beginning to develop smaller systems that can make a real difference to our energy production. Find out more about hydroelectricity and micro-hydro systems.
The heat held in the earth is a potent source of energy, if it can be efficiently harnessed. Hot springs have been used by different civilisations for centuries but actually developing the technology to produce electricity on a national scale has proved difficult.
In the US, particular in certain states like California and Oregan, it has been explored as a possible energy alternative. While there are geothermal hotspots in many places, the potential has not yet been fully realised for this useful power source.
Renewable energy lies at the heart of our future. The developments are beginning to come thick and fast and advocates hope that we soon reach the tipping point where our dependence on fossil fuels is outweighed by our own, natural energy production, allowing us to be sustainable and, more importantly, self-sufficient.
You can check out all the latest news and technological developments on our renewable energies blog.
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IT mogul Cisco are all set to acquire cybersecurity startup Duo Security in a USD 2.35 billion deal. With this acquisition, Cisco will be bolstering their subscription-based security offerings available on the cloud to consolidate their company’s software portfolio.
Cisco say that they were building a cloud-based security product to address the authentication needs of enterprises. By providing an authentication software, Cisco claim that they were catering to a large market globally and extending their product portfolio as well.
The IT mogul claims that they saw synergies with Duo Security, a startup specialising in two-factor authorization that helps organizations identify their employees across a range of devices and applications. After a formal discussion with Duo, Cisco revealed that they found a way to extend their own product architecture and provide a firewall for cloud and mobile users.
Speaking about the acquisition, David Goeckleler, Security Executive at Cisco, commented:
We’ve been building a world-class security architecture for some time. What Duo allows us to do is extend that architecture to wherever users are.
Duo Security are thrilled with this deal and said that this move allows them to take their products to a global scale without having to go through the grind of the modern tech market. In closing, they added that the deal is set to close in the next two to three months subject to mandatory regulations and processes.
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One thing I truly love about fall is that it represents dusk, the Western direction, or, the time of day just beyond sunset, when light is neither bright nor dark. It’s a time for reflecting on what has passed before and drawing on wells of gratitude, or grief, depending on what is true for you in the moment. This reflection is taken and we turn in shortly after, looking forward to a warm hearth and food to ground us in our emotional and personal spiritual discovery.
What Ayurveda says about fall is that it’s a great time of year to cleanse. Especially in that crucial changing of the seasons from summer to fall, a cleanse at this time of year can prepare the body’s immune system for a smooth ride through cold, damp winter months. The person who takes time to slow down and notice the changing leaves will be the one who also slows down enough to taste each bite of their food and really enjoy the wondrous flavors that are at most of our fingertips. (Because, in case you didn’t know, cleansing can actually be a delicious experience. Cleansing without deprivation is possible!). Since taste stimulates digestion, the whole alimentary canal benefits from this slowing down and there’s no better time to change your pace than in fall. (If you want a structured fall cleansing program, try YJ's 7-Day Detox, an Ayurvedic program designed for autumn!)
Fall is the one and only vata season of the year. Meaning, vata rules autumn with it’s cold, dry winds, and a sudden lightness in the air. Vata’s qualities are fast, cold, light, dry, rough, thin, brittle and subtle. If you’re waking up with cracking joints (and that hasn’t happened for awhile), that’s an example of vata rearing its head within you to say, “Hydrate me. Lubricate my joints. Stop eating raw summer foods and feed me warm, oily, unctuous foods that will warm me from the inside out and help me feel grounded.” If you’re experiencing constipation, dry itchy skin, brittle hair and nails or bouts of uncharacteristic anxiety, the same rules apply. I’ve said before that Ayurveda smiles upon cooked foods because they are warm, wet and easier for the body to digest than most raw foods. But this is doubly true in fall when vata’s winds are high and affecting even the most fiery (pitta) and earthy (kapha) among us.
There are some basic fall practices that will bring you great pleasure because they involve such a delicious spectrum of foods. Think of this as Ayurvedic gastronomy: the art or science of good eating. But these practices also lend us the greatest amounts of balance, energy, and focus. Most of us are happier when we feel strong and clear, as opposed to spacey, indecisive, forgetful, and worrisome. So listen well and listen hard – this is going to be good.
Aim to have all six tastes present at each meal (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent) – especially if your core constitution/elemental predominance is NOT vata (air and ether) – but focus most heavily on sweet, sour and salty foods. This means to focus on foods that are naturally in season at this time of year! Don’t you love how nature provides for us so perfectly?
Sweet fall foods include pumpkin, squashes, root vegetables, whole grains (quinoa and amaranth are the most warming), pears, persimmons, apples, whole milk dairy and fresh dates or figs. Cook your squashes and your roots.
Salty fall foods are most important for the person who deals with a dry/cold vata imbalance. Water follows salt so salt in this context is meant to hydrate – specifically good salt: Celtic sea salt, Himalayan pink salt, Fleur de sel, etc. Salts that are not bleached or processed but are whole – and balanced by minerals that naturally occur alongside sodium in the earth. Salt is particularly warm and unctuous (lubricating) when taken in moderate amounts.
Sour fall foods include lemons, whole milk yogurt, apple cider vinegar, ume plum vinegar and naturally fermented foods like raw sauerkraut. Truly ‘tis the time of year to jar up that fall harvest (make that last trip to the farmer’s market before it closes for the season!) and use sour foods medicinally at most meals.
In the fall, I like to start the morning with a cup of hot water and lemon. Lemons are heating and highly enzymatic, which makes them a little sharp, very digestive, somewhat laxative and a great tool for stimulating digestive fire and encouraging regularity – a real “woot woot!” for vatas. Lemons tend to have a detoxifying effect on the body.
Perhaps even more crucial than lemons alone for fall health is to feed your digestive fire (agni) regularly with plenty of digestive enzymes – here’s where spices come in – and plenty of probiotic, good bacteria-rich foods. Examples include raw sauerkraut, beet kvaas (a surprisingly delicious fermented beet juice that strengthens blood, detoxifies, liver and alkalizes the blood), and coconut kefir (just fermented coconut juice–almost nothing is easier).
Keeping our internal fire alive not only stimulates full and regular elimination, it also wards off depression, colds, and flu. Fall is, after all, lung and large intestine time. These sister organs work together and in harmony with each other. So the more you can remember to breathe, chew your food completely, and slow down enough to give thanks, the better you’ll feel.
Crispy Mustard Veggies
Preparation time: 1 hour
Yield: Serves 4
1 fennel root bulb, thinly sliced into rounds
2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/4” rounds
1 small parsnip, sliced into 1/4” rounds
1 medium leek, cut lengthwise then sliced into 1-inch half moons
4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbs stone ground mustard
4 Tbs melted ghee or coconut oil
2 cups multigrain cereal flakes, crushed into “breadcrumbs”
1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
1 Tbs fennel seeds
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
1 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Wash and cut the fennel root, sweet potato, parsnip and leek. In a medium bowl, mix together the mustard, garlic and melted ghee. Grind the cereal until it’s pretty fine, something like breadcrumbs. In a separate medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the cereal, salt and spices.
Toss the veggies in the mustard mixture and stir so that each piece is coated with the sauce. Pour it all into the cereal mixture and stir again so that the vegetables are breaded. Lay the veggies in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake until the vegetables are golden brown, about 45 minutes.
Nourishing Fall Pesto Chutney
V-P+, slightly K=
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Yield: About 32 ounces
2 bunches fresh basil leaves
1 cup chopped fresh watercress or bok choy
1 inch fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
1/2 cup raw cashews or brazil nuts
1/4 cup coconut butter
1/2 cup raw tahini
2 Tbs chia seed
1 cup olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (omit for pitta)
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (omit for pitta)
1 teaspoon celery seed or fennel seed
Chop the basil leaves, watercress and ginger root and set aside.
Place the cashews, coconut butter, raw tahini, chia seed, lime and 1/2 cup of the olive oil into a food processor or Vitamix. Process for 5 to 10 seconds, then add half of the fresh basil, watercress, and ginger root. Blend for 20 seconds. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil, the remaining fresh herbs, salt, nutmeg, black pepper, asafoetida and celery seed. Blend again for 2 full minutes. If your pesto is really thick, add another 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil until the consistency is smooth and creamy.
This pesto freezes well and will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Note: Young coconut juice can be used in place of some or all of the olive oil to add a different element of hydrating nutrition. For Pitta, replace black pepper and asafoetida with an equal amount of cooling spices like dill, mint or ground coriander. Asafoetida is a salty, pungent spice most readily found in Indian markets, although some health food stores carry it as well.
Basic Beet Kvass
Preparation Time: 15 minutes plus 2 days fermentation time
Yield: 2 quarts
3 to 5 small to medium raw beets (yields about 2 cups)
2 teaspoons sea salt
1/4 cup whey (from yogurt, kefir, or raw milk – you can also find dairy-free kefir starters online – your kvaas may take longer to ferment)
Peel and chop the beets, and put into a 2-quart glass container. Peeling them is crucial. Add the whey, salt, and water. Stir well and cover completely. Keep at room temperature for at least two days, longer if you live in a particularly cold climate. The taste and texture of your beet kvaas will be on the sour side and perhaps slightly carbonated when done. S tore in the refrigerator.
Talya Lutzker is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, nutritionist, chef, and yoga teacher, and the founder of Talya’s Kitchen. Her latest cookbook is The Ayurvedic Vegan Kitchen. Learn more at TalyasKitchen.com.
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Tuscaloosa authorities have charged a third person in connection with a murder during a suspected drug deal.
Homicide investigators charged Willis Franklin Miles, also known as Pat, with capital murder.
The shooting happened on Jan 9. Police first learned of the shooting when Gardner arrived at DCH Hospital with a gunshot wound to his chest under his left arm. Gardner stated he was on 20th Street when he was shot. He died on Jan. 29, 20 days after being shot.
Investigators suspect Gardner, Foster, Nelson and possibly others met for a drug deal gone wrong in western Tuscaloosa. Gardner was shot several times in a car on 20th Street during an attempted robbery.
All three suspects are being held without bond.
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2019 Glen Island Harbour Club brides, please help!
GIHCwedding Posted: Apr 14, 2019 08:51 AM+
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Posted: Apr 14, 2019 08:51 AM
2019 Glen Island Harbour Club brides, please help!Hi all! I’ll be getting married in Glen Island Harbour Club this year and was wondering if they included a wedding cake? Talking to other brides that had their wedding there in the past, it was included but apparently not anymore.
Also, has anyone gone food tasting there yet? Do you know if desserts were also included in the tasting?
Mc05 Posted: Jun 06, 2020 10:43 AM+
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RE:2019 Glen Island Harbour Club brides, please help!I got married there two years ago. My ceremony was in the tent on the water. My reception was in the big room with all the windows over looking the water that has the doors to lead you to the balcony on the water. That room was great it has its own entrance. It has its own kitchen. We didn’t come in contact with other guests in the main building. It is a package deal. To get married in that room you can’t have your wedding at the chapel in the main building. It has to be in the tent. It was worth it. We wanted it outside. I was married on a Sunday. I believe we paid either 119 or 129 per person. The fee for the ceremony was additional. We had to pay 700 for the tent. The tent has doors that can be closed if it rains. The cake was included in the cost. You could pick any type of cake you wanted. Venetian hour was additional. I would strongly recommend this place because it’s beautiful. I’ve been told by at least 15 wedding guests who weren’t in my bridal party that I had the best food at any wedding. We chose the filet mignon as one of the main courses. Everyone loved it. All dishes are served with a purple orchid on it. The only thing is they make you use one or 3 vendors for your flowers. I used Arcadia. I loved Adrienne. It does cost a pretty penny. For the room I had you have to pay for 200 people whether or not you have them. I had a little less. We wanted it. We paid about 25 k just for the venue. Their desserts are excellent. I never did a food tasting because I went there once and knew the food was good.
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We are no longer updating world-psi.org and it will be progressively phased out: all content will be migrated to the new site and old links will redirect eventually.
The global agreement, available in 12 languages, also lays down the intention to negotiate follow-up agreements on issues of mutual interest. Together with our sister global unions IndustriAll and BWI, PSI started negotiations on occupational health and safety (OHS) in 2013. The agreement has been based on the model of the European OHS agreement, which was concluded by the European Works Council (EWC), and modified to apply to global GDF SUEZ operations.
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And look who he ran into while attending the Welcome Party & Cocktail Reception on Friday evening at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Phoenix for the Bruce Arians Inaugural Arizona Celebrity Golf Classic:
“At BA’s event last night with Kevin Farley. What a funny guy!!” — Ben
The tournament benefits The Arians Family Foundation which supports CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in making sure that children who are involved in the court system, as a result of abuse or neglect by their families, receive the love and help they need.
You can read about the projects that actor/comedian Kevin Farley, brother of the late actor/comedian Chris Farley, has lined up here!
You can also see a photo that Ben snapped of actor David Spade here.
Photos from Saturday’s tournament are here.
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In this episode of Co-Tee TV I wear FFB Fancy by Fur Face Boy and review Super Doctor Hazmat by Doctor Hazmat, a super fun brand from Brooklyn, New York, that takes the mad scientist theme to the next level. Doctor Hazmat is a mad scientist that just loves to keeps hazardous materials in his lab. And sometimes when things go awry, crazy creatures and monsters are created, like M.A.C., the doc’s crazy robotic assistant.
Fur Face Boy sent me an insane amount of T-Shirts from their Series 3 Line. I will be featuring the shirts throughout Co-Tee TV Episodes 70-79 so definitely keep an eye out for even more Fur Face Boy in the coming weeks! See Episode 70 of Co-Tee TV for the Fur Face Boy full review.
Super Doctor Hazmat by Doctor Hazmat. Pros: So much to love about Super Doctor Hazmat! First of all, I really dig the retro throwback 8-Bit style. It instantly brought me back to my childhood of playing Super Mario Bros. on my NES for hours at a time. For me, great shirts tend to bring back nostalgic memories and Super Doctor Hazmat definitely did that. Doctor Hazmat uses American Apparel blanks, so I had no issue when it came to the T-Shirt itself, it was very soft and had a comfortable fit. The print on this tee is HUGE and the design works perfectly as a large print. The shirt features a 5 color print that is not only large but also quite soft. You’ll also find that the tee is tagless and features a custom screen printed neck label instead. Also, on the back of the tee you’ll notice the Doctor Hazmat seal of approval.
Suggestions: Doctor Hazmat is a brand new brand, and so it’s no surprise that all of the focus for this initial released was poured into the part that mattered the most – the T-Shirt (this is a good thing). However, this leaves a lot of room to do some crazy fun things for future releases. I’d love to see custom packaging (fun, whimsical, colorful) to go along with the very loud T-Shirt designs. You could do some really crazy things, theme wise, with Dr. Hazmat. Just step into any science lab and you’ll be swarmed with tons of potential ideas (this is great for the theme). Also, another professional touch that could potentially be added later would be a hang tag. Again, this can be done in a variety of creative way. For instance, instead of a “hangtag” per se, he could use something similar to the Hazard sticker that is often found on the door of any science lab. So many great possibilities, I really look forward to seeing what Doctor Hazmat does in the future!
Price: $25 but you score 15% off your ENTIRE order by using the coupon code COTY at checkout!
FFB Fancy by Fur Face Boy. Pros: It’s been 9 straight episodes of Fur Face Boy goodness and so I think that it’s safe to say that I now have Fur Face Boy in my blood. I can’t say how much I’ve become a fan of this brand. Fur Face Boy is meticulous, detailed, and retro but current enough to be interesting for consumers. Most importantly, with every single Fur Face Boy T-Shirt that I’ve worn and that I have reviewed, I can just feel the passion resonate from each piece. A little piece of Ha Mai (the Fur Face Boy Founder) can be felt with each and every one of his T-Shirts. Trust me when I say that when you order a tee from Fur Face Boy, you will not just receive a tee, you’ll receive a tee made with love and a detailed eye. Much respect.
Price: $19.99 (On Sale).
Also mentioned in this episode:
The New MacBook Air
The Upcoming Mac App Store
If you want to send me a product to review, please feel free to do so. You can find my information in the contact menu above. Thanks!
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I can’t think of a better way to end a blog break (hi/sorry/missed yall!!!) than with a GIVEAWAY! :)
My friend, Melissa Aulds (pictured below), just launched a new website for her STUNNING jewelry line, Luxe in the Rough. Luxe in the Rough Jewelry is an independent jewelry line designed and handcrafted by Melissa using gemstones, 14k Gold fill, feathers, artisan leather, czech glass and vintage finds. I’ve been crushing on her jewelry for a while now and I could not be more excited for her.
So…back to the giveaway!! YAY!
*Giveaway closed. Congrats Jessica Dromgoole!*
How to enter:
1 | Check out her website: luxeintherough.com
2 | Like Luxe in the Rough on Facebook
3 | Leave a comment letting me know what your favorite look is! (Mine is the Everyday Luxe and Mayan Gold..I can’t just pick one!)
– Follow Luxe in the Rough on Instagram
– Pin your favorites from her website to your pin board
– Subscribe to Luxe in the Rough Emails (She’s not a spammer ;) You’ll get the latest and greatest news on new product lines and sales!)
Comment letting me know if you do any bonus entries. Every bonus you do you get an extra entry!
*Giveaway ends Thursday at Midnight (PST) and the winner will be announced on Friday (3/13/15)*
ALSO!! Melissa is giving my readers a 20% discount code because she loves us so much: JBDay20
(makeup by Heather Spivey)
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The legendary punk and metal venue, Baroeg, celebrates its 40th birthday this year. A special anniversary book, made in collaboration with the cultural institute, Dig It Up, will roll off the press later in the year. The book will doubtless be full of the incredible collection of posters, flyers, and other rock ephemera collected by the venue and local heroes such as Leo Minderhoud.
We at WORM have a lot of time for Baroeg and this section is given over to their story, which you can scroll through below. The articles are in Dutch.
Het oudste poppodium van Rotterdam bestaat 40 jaar in 2021. Een mooie aanleiding voor een expositie bij erfgoedlab DIG I... →
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I woke slowly, as if the different parts of my body were being fitted individually to the different parts of my brain. Eventually I became whole again. I took a tentative breath. My mouth was dry. I tried to swallow and broke into a cough. I put my hand to my mouth and coughed again, then realised that I was no longer in my suit.
I froze, half sitting up, my hand still to my mouth.
Somebody put their arm around my shoulders and whispered, “Ssh, it’s all right now, Celia.”
It was Jazz. I reached up and warped my arms around her neck. “Oh, Jazz. You are safe!” The memory of Jazz tumbling through a cloud of red sparks hovered in my mind.
“Hay, that’s my line,” Jazz chuckled and hugged me back.
We held each other for a few, long seconds.
I straightened up to look at her. “I thought you were dead.”
“Hun.” She looked puzzled, “Why?”
“Well the last time I saw you was on E.S. 1, just after you had been shot.” I paused recalling the full memory. “At least I think you were shot.” My voice broke and I started to cough again.
“Hay,” Jazz untangled herself from me. “You need something to drink.” She sailed along the room to a machine at the far end, punched a few buttons and came back with a plastic blob in her hand. Coming to a halt beside me she unraveled a short tube from the blob and snapped the end from it.
“Here,” she put the blob in my hand. “Put the tube in your mouth and squeeze the bulb.”
I put the end of the tube in my mouth and squeezed.
It was fantastic. It was the sweetest water I have had ever tasted. It seemed to melt into my mouth, absorbing straight into my tissues without having to be swallowed.
“Here, take it easy,” Jazz put her hand on mine.
And when it did move down my throat it seemed to flow into me. Not stopping at my stomach, it seemed to continue down through my body and along my legs to my feet and even into my toes.
“Boy, you’re thirsty.”
It flowed out and up as well, through my body, up across my breasts and shoulders. And down into my arms, my hands, my fingers. Almost forming an endless loop, almost eternal delight.
But it ended.
I slowly opened my eyes to see Jazz’s half smiling face.
“Girl, you are weird.” Her smile widened, “Very weird.”
I smiled back. Then yawned.
“Hey, don’t tell me your still tired,” Jazz put her hand on my shoulder and gently squeezed.
“No, I am not tired,” I looked up at her. “But I could do with some food.”
“That’s easily fixed,” she kicked off the wall and sailed across the room to a bank of machines. “Beef, with vegetables and noodles all right?” She opened a cabinet and took out a handful of packages.
“That sounds great, Jazz,” my stomach rumbled.
She smiled. “It’ll take two minutes in the microwave,” she unwrapped the packages. “Do you think you can wait that long?”
“Yes,” I smiled back.
She opened an hatch and let the wrappings be sucked away, opened another and put the food inside, tapped a keypad and floated back over to me.
“So,” she reached out and stopped herself. “I suppose you are wondering where you are.”
“Umm, yes,” I gestured around us. “Is this another station?”
“No,” she shuck her head slightly. “We are on a tug heading for Luna orbit.”
“Oh,” I thought for a moment. “So what are we going to do on Luna?”
“We?” she half smiled. “Well I’m going to contact some people I know, get some information, do some deals and get some money.” She paused, “So, what do you want to do on Luna?”
“Oh, I do not really know,” I shrugged my shoulders. “See the sights, experience the ambiance and maybe meet some of the locals.”
“Do you have any money, Celia?”
I stopped dead suddenly remembering, “My bag, my clothes, all my possessions.” I looked up at Jazz, “They were all left on E.S.1 when I was snatched.”
She nodded, “I thought as much.”
“Did you get them?”
“No,” She shuck her head.
“But I had a bearer card with eighty thousand on it,” I stopped dead, feeling I should not have said that.
Jazz looked very interested, “Just where did you get a bearer card with eighty thousand on it from?”
“Well, err,” I looked down, not sure what to say.
“You stole it from Mr. Brown, didn’t you?”
I looked up at her. I was sure I had not told her who I had been living with.
The bell from the microwave chimed, but she continued to look at me.
“Well, yes. Maybe I did,” she did not seam to mind and it occurred to me that I shouldn’t tell Jazz too much about myself. At least until I knew more, about myself as well as Jazz.
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A play-by-post game based in Oklahoma City using the old World of Darkness and Vampire: the Masquerade settings by CCP White Wolf.
The Sabbat have overrun Dallas for too long. The inner circle has chosen you to take backt he city. After you have fought for your right to survive, how will you continue to grow the city?
Welcome to Neo Tokyo, a place where in the recent years an underground conflict began to surface. In the shadows of the grand skyscrapers and beneath the city lights, a growing group of individuals have recieved their awakening and are being chased d
Free forum : A fun little Corner of Pet City to gather in for chat, contests, and fun~
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Crime City's Five Point Generals(5PG) syndicate
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A forum to communicate with other all wheel drive vehicle owners and car enthusiasts in the city and surrounding cities of El Paso. Centered around All Wheel Drive vehicles but not limited to just all wheel drive vehicles, we invite anybody with a tr
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Anphillia is perhaps one of the more unique locations in faerun, located in the sea of swords - almost due west of the city of Neverwinter itself.
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Moisturizing serum with valuable minerals
The serum protects the skin from harmful environmental influences and leaves a visibly radiant complexion. It significantly stimulates wrinkle reduction through a diverse combination of valuable active ingredients and favours collagen synthesis. The serum provides an antibacterial and strongly regenerative effect, binds free radicals and stimulates skin renewal.
Content: 30 ml
Morning and Night. Afterwards apply the Gemstone Mineral Boost Cream
Aqua [Water], Propanediol, Glycerin, Fructooligosaccharides, Phenoxyethanol, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Hematite extract, Parfum [Fragrance], Sodium Hyaluronate, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Potassium Lactate, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Plantago lanceolata seed extract, Sorbic Acid, Hydrated Silica (Moonstone Extract), Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
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In some surprisingly good news for motorists, the United States Department of Transportation reported that personal injuries and wrongful deaths from car accidents dropped to their lowest level in almost six decades. The study demonstrated that Florida, including Miami, Broward and Palm Beach Counties, enjoyed a reduction of more than fourteen percent in such deadly collisions.
According to the statistics, wrongful deaths from car and truck accidents dropped almost ten percent last year. Thankfully, the number of wrongful deaths from motorcycle accidents dropped as well. The statistics also showed a drop of more than seven percent in drunk driving involved deaths. However, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, alcohol played a role in more than 10,000 car accident deaths last year.
While the reasons for these reductions are being associated with improved vehicle crash-worthiness and the poor economy, whatever the cause, we, as attorneys representing innocent victims of such deadly car accidents, welcome the results.
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10 Inch Nickel Pumpkin
If you ever want to class up your dark Halloween décor with a little class and pizzazz, you should check out these specially designed and alchemically created Nickel Pumpkins. They aren't worth all that much more than a regular pumpkin but they sure look cool, and you can keep them in your attic for next year without your guests wondering what the strange smell is coming from upstairs.
- 10" diameter, approx. 8" tall
- Shiny metallic finish
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FINRA Manual: Contents
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94-14 NASD Clarifies Compensation Disclosure Requirements For Mutual Funds In Article III, Section 26 Of The NASD Rules Of Fair Practice
Article III, Section 26 of the Rules of Fair Practice prohibits members from accepting compensation from an underwriter when selling its mutual fund unless such compensation is disclosed in the fund's prospectus. To the extent investment companies are not providing adequate disclosure currently, the NASD has determined to clarify the level of disclosure necessary to comply with NASD rules.
Subsection (1)(1)(C) prohibits the receipt of any discount, concession, fee, or commission (together "compensation") by members from underwriters when selling their mutual fund securities unless the compensation is disclosed in the mutual fund prospectus. The provision further clarifies that if the compensation is not uniformly paid to all members purchasing the same dollar amount of the securities from the underwriters, the disclosure must include a description of the circumstances of any general variations from the standard schedule of concessions. Moreover, if special compensation arrangements have been made with individual members that are not generally available to all members, the details of the arrangements and the identities of the members receiving the special arrangements must be disclosed.
Subsection (1)(3)(A) further prohibits members and persons associated with members from accepting any item of material value from an underwriter in connection with retail sales of mutual fund securities that is in addition to the concessions disclosed in the prospectus. Items of material value include any payment in excess of $50 per person per year for the reimbursement of travel expenses in connection with a meeting held by an underwriter and payment by an underwriter for entertainment events (such as tickets to a sporting event, a dinner, theater, or other entertainment) where, in both cases, attendance by the associated person is conditioned on sales of shares of a mutual fund. Travel expense reimbursement is not required to be disclosed in the prospectus if the meeting attended by the associated person is a business meeting held by an underwriter for informational purposes relative to any mutual fund(s) it sponsors and is not conditioned on sales of shares of any mutual fund. Thus, disclosure of compensation encompasses disclosure of both cash and non-cash forms of compensation.
For disclosure of cash and non-cash compensation that does not involve special compensation arrangements, the usual disclosure practices relating to underwriting compensation require the disclosure of the maximum cash compensation and the type of non-cash compensation to be provided to all participating members. As stated in the rule language, any variations from the standard schedule of concessions must be disclosed if concessions are not uniformly paid to all members purchasing the same dollar amounts of securities.
The fact that a non-cash compensation program has been established must be unequivocal (e.g., the disclosure should use the words "will" or "shall" not "may be"). Further, the statement of the type of non-cash compensation should indicate whether it is "luxury merchandise" or a "trip to a luxury resort at an exotic location" or "attendance at a sales seminar at a luxury resort." It is believed that such disclosure can be sufficiently generic, without specifying the name of the resort or the item of merchandise, to not require stickers or amendments to the offering document as trips to different resorts or as different merchandise or offered over the lengthy period that the offering document is effective.
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With the release of long-awaited action RPG Cyberpunk 2077 moved to December 10th, the developers from various studios have decided not to tempt fate and postpone their own projects to a later date to avoid competition with CDPR’s creation. The team from Piranha Games also reconsidered the release of Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries aka MW5 Mercs.
“While exploring our options, we saw the potential to fulfill a longstanding dream of Piranha Games. To simultaneously ship across multiple platforms, including delivering a modern MechWarrior title to console gamers worldwide. So after much consideration and debate, we have decided that moving the release date of MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries DLC Heroes of the Inner Sphere to Spring 2021 is the right choice. This will allow us to fulfill that dream and more. We are excited and proud to announce that now, in addition to playing MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries on PC, it will also be available on the XBox Series X|S and XBox One. This will be the first MechWarrior title on a console since 2004’s MechAssault 2, and in our opinion, the first true MechWarrior experience ever on a console.”
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The South Pole, also known as the Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole, is one of the two points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects its surface. It is the southernmost point on the surface of the Earth and lies on the opposite side of the Earth from the North Pole.
Situated on the continent of Antarctica, it is the site of the United States Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station, which was established in 1956 and has been permanently staffed since that year. The Geographic South Pole is distinct from the South Magnetic Pole, the position of which is defined based on the Earth's magnetic field. The South Pole is at the center of the Southern Hemisphere.
For most purposes, the Geographic South Pole is defined as the southern point of the two points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects its surface (the other being the Geographic North Pole). However, the Earth's axis of rotation is actually subject to very small "wobbles" (polar motion), so this definition is not adequate for very precise work.
The geographic coordinates of the South Pole are usually given simply as 90°S, since its longitude is geometrically undefined and irrelevant. When a longitude is desired, it may be given as 0°. At the South Pole, all directions face north. For this reason, directions at the Pole are given relative to "grid north", which points northwards along the prime meridian. Along tight latitude circles, clockwise is east, and counterclockwise is west, opposite to the North Pole.
The Geographic South Pole is located on the continent of Antarctica (although this has not been the case for all of Earth's history because of continental drift). It sits atop a featureless, barren, windswept and icy plateau at an altitude of 2,835 metres (9,301 ft) above sea level, and is located about 1,300 km (800 mi) from the nearest open sea at Bay of Whales. The ice is estimated to be about 2,700 metres (9,000 ft) thick at the Pole, so the land surface under the ice sheet is actually near sea level.
The polar ice sheet is moving at a rate of roughly 10 metres per year in a direction between 37° and 40° west of grid north, down towards the Weddell Sea. Therefore, the position of the station and other artificial features relative to the geographic pole gradually shift over time.
The Geographic South Pole is marked by a stake in the ice alongside a small sign; these are repositioned each year in a ceremony on New Year's Day to compensate for the movement of the ice. The sign records the respective dates that Roald Amundsen and Robert F. Scott reached the Pole, followed by a short quotation from each man, and gives the elevation as "9,301 FT.". A new marker stake is designed and fabricated each year by staff at the site.
Ceremonial South Pole
The Ceremonial South Pole is an area set aside for photo opportunities at the South Pole Station. It is located some meters from the Geographic South Pole, and consists of a metallic sphere on a short bamboo pole, surrounded by the flags of the original Antarctic Treaty signatory states.
Amundsen's Tent: The tent was erected by the Norwegian expedition led by Roald Amundsen on its arrival on 14 December 1911. It is currently buried beneath the snow and ice in the vicinity of the Pole. It has been designated a Historic Site or Monument (HSM 80), following a proposal by Norway to the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting. The precise location of the tent is unknown, but based on calculations of the rate of movement of the ice and the accumulation of snow, it is believed, as of 2010, to lie between 1.8 and 2.5 km (1.1 and 1.6 miles) from the Pole at a depth of 17 m (56 ft) below the present surface.
Argentine Flagpole: A flagpole erected at the South Geographical Pole in December 1965 by the First Argentine Overland Polar Expedition has been designated a Historic Site or Monument (HSM 1) following a proposal by Argentina to the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting.
In 1820, several expeditions claimed to have been the first to have sighted Antarctica, with the very first(unclear) being the Russian expedition led by Faddey Bellingshausen and Mikhail Lazarev. The first landing was probably just over a year later when American Captain John Davis, a sealer, set foot on the ice.
The basic geography of the Antarctic coastline was not understood until the mid-to-late 19th century. American naval officer Charles Wilkes claimed (correctly) that Antarctica was a new continent, basing the claim on his exploration in 1839–40, while James Clark Ross, in his expedition of 1839–43, hoped that he might be able to sail all the way to the South Pole. (He was unsuccessful.)
British explorer Robert Falcon Scott on the Discovery Expedition of 1901–04 was the first to attempt to find a route from the Antarctic coastline to the South Pole. Scott, accompanied by Ernest Shackleton and Edward Wilson, set out with the aim of travelling as far south as possible, and on 31 December 1902, reached 82°16′ S. Shackleton later returned to Antarctica as leader of the British Antarctic Expedition (Nimrod Expedition) in a bid to reach the Pole. On 9 January 1909, with three companions, he reached 88°23' S – 112 miles (180 km) from the Pole – before being forced to turn back.
The first men to reach the Geographic South Pole were the Norwegian Roald Amundsen and his party on December 14, 1911. Amundsen named his camp Polheim and the entire plateau surrounding the Pole King Haakon VII Vidde in honour of King Haakon VII of Norway. Robert Falcon Scott returned to Antarctica with his second expedition, the Terra Nova Expedition, initially unaware of Amundsen's secretive expedition. Scott and four other men reached the South Pole on January 17, 1912, thirty-four days after Amundsen. On the return trip, Scott and his four companions all died of starvation and extreme cold.
In 1914 Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition set out with the goal of crossing Antarctica via the South Pole, but his ship, the Endurance, was frozen in pack ice and sank 11 months later. The overland journey was never made.
It was not until 31 October 1956 that humans once again set foot at the South Pole, when a party led by Admiral George J. Dufek of the US Navy landed there in an R4D-5L Skytrain (C-47 Skytrain) aircraft. The US Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station was established by air over 1956–1957 for the International Geophysical Year and has been continuously staffed since then by research and support personnel.
After Amundsen and Scott, the next people to reach the South Pole overland (albeit with some air support) were Edmund Hillary (January 4, 1958) and Vivian Fuchs (January 19, 1958) and their respective parties, during the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition. There have been many subsequent expeditions to arrive at the South Pole by surface transportation, including those by Havola, Crary and Fiennes. First group of women to reach the pole were Pam Young, Jean Pearson, Lois Jones, Eileen McSaveney, Kay Lindsay and Terry Tickhill in 1969. In 1978 Michele Eileen Raney becomes the first woman to winter at the South Pole.
Subsequent to the establishment, in 1987, of the logistic support base at Patriot Hills Base Camp, the South Pole became more accessible to non-government expeditions.
On December 30, 1989, Arved Fuchs and Reinhold Messner were the first to traverse Antarctica via the South Pole without animal or motorized help, using only skis and the help of wind. Two women, Victoria E. Murden and Shirley Metz reached the pole by land on January 17, 1989.
The fastest unsupported journey to the Geographic South Pole from the ocean is 24 days and one hour from Hercules Inlet and was set in 2011 by Norwegian adventurer Christian Eide, who beat the previous solo record set in 2009 by American Todd Carmichael of 39 days and seven hours, and the previous group record also set in 2009 of 33 days and 23 hours.
The fastest solo (female), unsupported and unassisted trek to the south pole was performed by Hannah McKeand from the UK in 2006. She made the journey in 39 days 9hrs 33mins. She started on the 19th November 2006 and finished on the 28 December 2006.
In the 2011/12 summer, separate expeditions by Norwegian Aleksander Gamme and Australians James Castrission and Justin Jones jointly claimed the first unsupported trek without dogs or kites from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole and back. The two expeditions started from Hercules Inlet a day apart, with Gamme starting first, but completing according to plan the last few kilometres together. As Gamme traveled alone he thus simultaneously became the first to complete the task solo.
Climate and day and night
During the southern winter (March–September), the South Pole receives no sunlight at all, and from May 11 to August 1, between extended periods of twilight, it is completely dark (apart from moonlight). In the summer (September–March), the sun is continuously above the horizon and appears to move in a counter-clockwise circle. However, it is always low in the sky, reaching a maximum of 23.5° in December. Much of the sunlight that does reach the surface is reflected by the white snow. This lack of warmth from the sun, combined with the high altitude (about 2,800 metres (9,200 ft)), means that the South Pole has one of the coldest climates on Earth (though it is not quite the coldest; that record goes to the region in the vicinity of the Vostok Station, also in Antarctica, which lies at a higher elevation). Temperatures at the South Pole are much lower than at the North Pole, primarily because the South Pole is located at altitude in the middle of a continental land mass, while the North Pole is at sea level in the middle of an ocean, which acts as a reservoir of heat.
The South Pole is at an altitude of 9,300 feet (2,800 m) but feels like 11,000 feet (3,400 m).. Centrifugal force from the spin of the planet pulls the atmosphere toward the equator. The South Pole is colder than the North Pole because of the elevation difference. The North Pole is a few feet from sea level.
In midsummer, as the sun reaches its maximum elevation of about 23.5 degrees, high temperatures at the South Pole in January average at −25.9 °C (−15 °F). As the six-month "day" wears on and the sun gets lower, temperatures drop as well: they reach −45 °C (−49 °F) around sunset (late March) and sunrise (late September). In midwinter, the average temperature remains steady at around −58 °C (−72 °F). The highest temperature ever recorded at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station was −12.3 °C (9.9 °F) on Christmas Day, 2011, and the lowest was −82.8 °C (−117.0 °F) on June 23, 1982 (for comparison, the lowest temperature directly recorded anywhere on earth was −89.2 °C (−128.6 °F) at Vostok Station on July 21, 1983, though −93.2 °C (−135.8 °F) was measured indirectly by satellite in East Antarctica between Dome A and Dome F in August 2010).
The South Pole has a desert climate, receiving very little precipitation. Air humidity is near zero. However, high winds can cause the blowing of snowfall, and the accumulation of snow amounts to about 20 cm (8 in) per year. The former dome seen in pictures of the Amundsen–Scott station is partially buried due to snow storms, and the entrance to the dome had to be regularly bulldozed to uncover it. More recent buildings are raised on stilts so that the snow does not build up against the sides of them.
|Climate data for The South Pole|
|Record high °C (°F)||−14.4
|Average high °C (°F)||−26.0
|Daily mean °C (°F)||−28.4
|Average low °C (°F)||−29.6
|Record low °C (°F)||−41.1
|Average precipitation mm (inches)||0.3
|Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm)||0.2||0.3||0.2||0.0||0.2||0.1||0.0||0.0||0.1||0.1||0.1||0.3||1.6|
|Average snowy days||22.0||19.6||13.6||11.4||17.2||17.3||18.2||17.5||11.7||16.7||16.9||20.6||203.0|
|Mean monthly sunshine hours||406.1||497.2||195.3||0.0||0.0||0.0||0.0||0.0||34.1||390.6||558.0||616.9||2,698.2|
|Mean daily sunshine hours||13.1||17.6||6.3||0.0||0.0||0.0||0.0||0.0||1.1||12.6||18.6||19.9||7.4|
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|Source #2: Deutscher Wetterdienst (precipitation 1957–1988 and sun 1978–1993), NOAA (snowy days data, 1961–1988)|
In most places on Earth, local time is determined by longitude, such that the time of day is more-or-less synchronised to the position of the sun in the sky (for example, at midday the sun is roughly at its highest). This line of reasoning fails at the South Pole, where the sun rises and sets only once per year, and all lines of longitude, and hence all time zones, converge. There is no a priori reason for placing the South Pole in any particular time zone, but as a matter of practical convenience the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station keeps New Zealand Time (UTC+12). This is because the US flies its resupply missions ("Operation Deep Freeze") out of McMurdo Station, which is supplied from Christchurch, New Zealand.
Flora and fauna
Due to its exceptionally harsh climate, there are no native resident plants or animals at the South Pole. Remarkably, though, off-course south polar skuas and snow petrels are occasionally seen there.
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- The recording describing Shackleton's 1908 South Pole Expedition was added to the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia registry in 2007
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Rep. Marlin Stutzman, from Indiana, heard about Dr. Kermit Gosnell in February and did what congressmen do: He went to the House floor and pleaded with the media to cover the case of the since-convicted Philadelphia abortion doctor whose filthy clinic and horrible actions have exposed the ugly truths behind abortion.
“I went to the floor because innocent life is worth defending,” Stutzman tells me. “A monster in Philadelphia ... murdered newborn babies, preyed on vulnerable women and stuffed bodies into freezers, bags and cat-food tins.”
“The American people deserved to know the truth about it, and I was seeking to raise awareness,” he says.
But that day in March when he found himself talking about Gosnell on the House floor, he had no idea how personal an issue this would become for him. In a phone call home to his mom days later, he would discover that he was the son of a mother who had nearly had him aborted.
“I could never imagine how this case would change my own life,” he tells me. “When my mom told me her story -- how her house had just burned down, how she was alone and terrified and how she wanted to find a way to make it 40 miles to get an abortion, but couldn’t -- we both cried.”
“I can’t help but wonder what would have happened if there was a Gosnell clinic four miles away instead of 40,” he reflects. “How many more fathers, wives, teachers, doctors and public servants are missing today because of abortion?”
The frightened teenage girl. The single inner-city mom who has made some bad choices and doesn’t quite know what she can do. The 20-something on a career track whose boyfriend is not up to the task of fatherhood. The busy young couple that determines it is not the right time. These are all real scenarios, involving real fears, influenced deeply by a culture that pretends abortion is a quick fix, a solution to a problem.
The health of not just our citizens but our national soul demands that we do a better job, that we work hard to foster and nourish life, both in the womb and outside of it. It’s the only way to ensure a society that lives up to the ideals it was founded upon.
“We have to stand for life, for babies and for young women like my mom,” Stutzman says. “While Planned Parenthood talks about ‘choice,’ the sad reality is that the abortion business depends on women who feel like they don’t have another option. We need to show compassionate action and offer help to the women who find themselves in an unimaginably hard situation.”
In the wake of the Gosnell verdict, we cannot be satisfied with merely moving on or even simply knowing that Congress has now made moves toward investigating what’s happening in abortion clinics across the nation.
“There is no moral distinction between ending a child’s life five seconds after birth or five weeks before,” Stutzman emphasizes. “It doesn’t matter who you are, if you can’t come out and say it’s wrong to kill newborns, you need to examine your conscience,” Stutzman says. The nation needs to do just that right about now, knowing that infanticide happens, and in the cleanest clinics and hospitals, not just in a Gosnellian nightmare.
Here, perhaps we could consider that even the word “abortion,” which occasionally creeps out from under the euphemisms, is a euphemism in itself, similar to the military’s use of “collateral damage” to mean dead civilians. We all know what’s really happening here.
Kathryn Lopez is the editor-at-large of National Review Online www.nationalreview.com. She can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.org
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Barbara Wilkes Silbersack, a resident of Darien, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Stamford Hospital. Born September 14, 1948 in Stamford, she was the daughter of the late Henry George and Lena (Michalski) Wilkes. She was 72 years old. Barbara received a Bachelor’s degree from Newton College. She worked as a marketing executive for the Financial Times. She is survived by two sisters, Suzanne O’Neill and Patricia Wilkes and a brother, Richard Wilkes. She was predeceased by her husband, John Wayne Silbersack. Along with her husband, Barbara was a life-long lover of animals, especially her cats. The family will receive friends at the Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road, Darien on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM at St. Thomas More Church, 374 Middlesex Road, Darien. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 38 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854, www.cancer.org.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Barbara Silbersack, please visit Tribute Store
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What it’s like to be a software developer at ThoughtWorks
I recently came across a really interesting article published on Increment, a digital magazine that shares ideas on how effective software teams work together. The author asks a set of questions to software developers and managers from what can be considered great product companies in the software industry about how is it to be a developer in their teams.
I don’t work or have worked for a product company, but I thought it would be interesting to answer the same set of questions so that I can see how my current experience in an agile software development team may differ from the ones in the original article.
I work as a software consultant for a company called ThoughtWorks. As part of my job, I usually get involved in the delivery of at least a couple of software products every year, mostly by advising our clients to improve the ways they engineer those products and pairing with their engineering teams to build them.
I am currently working for a government organisation helping to evolve a loan assessment platform. Although all the answers reflect my experience as a developer in this specific project, I think they can be applied to most of the projects I have been involved with recently.
What are the most common tools that developers use?
Git and Gitlab are used for source control, combined with DevKit to manage GitLab identities while pair programming. Mingle is used for both project management and as a knowledge base. We use HipChat as IM and IBM Notes as email solution.
We run our development environment in a Vagrant VM running CentOS (RHEL in production) on a Windows host. Developers use GoCD for CI/CD, Kibana (ELK) for logging, Graphite for metrics and Icinga for monitoring and alerting.
Which languages do developers code in?
Most of our backend (micro)services are written in Clojure, with some written in Java 8. We have around 25 in total. New services are usually created in Clojure. We are able to spin up a new one quite quickly by combining automation techniques like a service template for Leiningen that includes all the common libraries and pipeline as code for GoCD.
What is the development process like? (the lifecycle of a piece of committed code)
The requirements for a new product or feature usually come from Government’s policy. These requirements ultimately get split into user stories and assigned to a cross-functional team. The developers help the business analysts (BAs) and quality analysts (QAs) in the team to review the story from a technical perspective. When the three amigos think that the story is ready to be played, it is moved to the next stage in our physical (and digital) Kanban wall, “ready for dev”.
After that, a pair of developers start working on the story. We swap pairs every two or three days in order to share context as much as possible. The pair that started the story may not be the same that completes it, although one of the people usually sticks with the story till completion. When the story is ready, it is desk-checked by the three amigos again. The QA then starts analysing the quality of the functionality built through exploratory testing and at the same time assessing test coverage and cross-functional requirements.
When the QA finishes and the product owner (PO) is available, the story is showcased to the PO to get it signed off, authorising it to be released. If the PO is happy, the story is moved into ready for release, usually being released the next day.
What is code review like?
We don’t have many code reviews. We work on the principle that all production code should be delivered by doing pair programming. Developers pair with their peers and always push changes to master (trunk-based development). We do use additional branches to explore technical solutions, like assessing a new library or a new design.
Sometimes, the tech lead or feature leads review other people code after they pushed to master to ensure the technical direction is kept and new changes do not break or impact the design of a service or the system as a whole.
How is testing done, and what kind of tests are run?
Developers write unit (we follow TDD), integration, service/functional level tests. They also help the QAs to write automated end to end tests that exercise the whole system, some of them through the UI. We also have snapshot tests for our reusable React components (thanks to Storybook.js and Jest) and some contract tests between microservices and external services using Pact.
In addition to the local development environment, all these tests run in the build and deployment pipelines of our continuous delivery pipeline. The QAs also perform some exploratory testing in a staging environment, mostly through the UI and sometimes through Swagger, the tool we use to document our REST APIs.
How is code deployed?
We push to master all the time, which means that each individual commit must be able to be deployed in production without breaking functionality or must be under a feature flag. Each commit has a story number and the names of the pair that authored it, that is how we track each piece of work.
As an example, every time a commit of the assessment service is pushed to master, the service build pipeline gets triggered. A GoCD agent builds the service and runs the automated test suite, among other things like linters. If the process completes successfully, a new version of the assessment service is automatically deployed to the first staging environment where end to end tests exercise the system.
Once a user story involving this service is completed and the QA and the PO are happy with the functionality to be deployed, the new version of the assessment service is scheduled to be released in the next release window given by the change management (CM) department of the company. This department has to authorise all the releases we do and they use the story numbers to track and understand the changes being deployed to production.
Given this constrain, quite common in organisations like this, we usually deploy to production only once a day. In most cases this deployment involves not only one, but several services.
When the deployment is authorised, the pair organising promotes the new version of the assessment service and the other services included in the deployment into a pre-production environment and conducts some smoke tests. The new functionality is then deployed during the release window agreed with CM. We then check our monitoring and alerting systems to verify if any of the new changes have broken the system.
What is an average day-in-the-life of someone on one of the development teams?
The development team working on the assessment platform is split into smaller teams following Spotify’s squads model. Each squad is cross-functional, formed by Devs, QAs, BAs and a a developer that acts as technical leader. Each squad owns a piece of the functionality of the platform.
The day starts with each squad daily standup, where people walk the Kanban wall talking about the progress made in each story, what they are planing to do that day and surfacing any blocker that may get in the way.
Most of the time, a developer is pairing with a peer in delivering theuser story functionality. Other times is pairing with a BA analysing the technical details of a piece of work, or with the Tech Lead, helping him or her set the technical direction of a feature, evolving the architecture of the system, etc.
The squad holds showcase sessions every two weeks to share what they have done with the other squads. Developers, QAs and BAs are usually the ones showcasing the progress made. Another ceremony, the team retrospective, is done every two weeks. Developers take an active role on this session reflecting on how the team can work more effectively. The squads also organise technical sessions called “code time” or “tech congress” where developers share technical solutions and discuss technical topics.
We tried to follow the “you build it, you run it” principle, which implies that some times, as a developer, you will be pairing with someone from other squad to support the production system during working hours. This requires working with the customer support teams in investigating production issues and trying to solve them. An additional developer from the client is on call outside working hours.
What makes this project a special place to be a developer?
I will quote one of the answers from the original article.
There’s a real feeling that while writing code can be a solitary act, making software isn’t. People are really kind and generous with their knowledge, and overwhelmingly willing to help.
In my team writing code is a collaborative act, thanks to practicing pair programming, one of the core practices we follow at ThoughtWorks. You can have a bad day or lose motivation, but your pair will always try to help you to forget about it and carry on doing great work.
Moreover, I personally like the technical challenges I have faced in this project. Building and evolving a platform based on a microservices architecture on top of very rigid virtualised infrastructure, flaky networks (self-managed data centres..) and in the context of a “risk-adverse” organisation is always a challenge.
I hope you found my answers useful or at least enjoyable to read. I encourage you to do the same exercise and share with us how it is like to be a developer in your current project. And please, if you have any recommendations on how my team can improve their development experience, share them in the comments.
You can find other tools that we use checking this stack on Stackshare.
PS: If you would be interesting to join me in this project, please leave me a PM :).
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Let us be glad that Hansard, which has recorded great debates in Parliament for years, was still around to capture this piece of high-level intellectual debate:
Chris Bryant (Rhondda) (Lab): The Prime Minister jests about what words are allowed and not allowed in this Chamber; on the Opposition Benches, we would quite like to hear one word more often from his lips: “growth”.
Further to the question from the right hon. and learned Member for Kensington (Sir Malcolm Rifkind), the problem of corruption in Russia is manifest. On 7 March, this House unanimously agreed a resolution, supported by the Government, calling on them to introduce legislative proposals to make sure that those involved in the murder of Sergei Magnitsky and the corruption that he unveiled were banned from this country. When will those legislative proposals be introduced?
The Prime Minister: I have to say to the hon. Gentleman that the word I am waiting for from him, because he introduced a point of order claiming that I had misled the House, is “sorry”. To be fair to him, he has said sorry to everybody else—you, Mr Speaker, I think, and to the House in general—but the person he accused of doing something wrong he has yet to say “sorry” to. So, until I get that apology, I think I will leave off the answers.
Yes, that’s the Prime Minister of this country refusing to answer questions in Parliament because someone hasn’t apologised to him properly. That’s the sort of behaviour that would shame a playground, so why do we accept it from him?
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Our site is located just beneath the Pilgrims Way on the North Downs, a route used for centuries by Pilgrims travelling to Canterbury. Just over 9 acres is planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier – our sparkling wine varieties and 4 acres of Ortega - our still wine.
Beneath the sandy silt-loam soil layer, lies the chalk sub-layer, similar to that in Champagne. This provides both excellent deep drainage as well as gentle moisture to the vines even in the driest of summers. Our soils contain high proportions of flint, which help drainage and retain the heat, before radiating this back during the night.
There are six classified soil geologies on site and each variety and clone has been planted according to its best suited position. Chardonnay is situated on shallower chalky soils where flint proportions are highest as well as where it captures the evening sun best. The Pinots are on sandy/chalky soil. Our Ortega is planted in the sandiest, most sheltered spot to fully develop its fruity aromatic style.
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Shreveport is located in the northwestern corner of Louisiana and has a great deal to offer its residents. There is a strong sense of community here, and people are friendly and welcoming. There are plenty of recreational opportunities, and the city also has a rich history and culture that anyone who takes the time to explore can enjoy.
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Appalachian State University's Fred Hay grew up with the son of legendary singer James Brown in north Georgia. He also knew original members of The Famous Flames, the band that James Brown began his career fronting.
Hay’s upbringing inspired academic interests in anthropology and African Appalachia, but the region he knew was different from the one he found represented in scholarship. Continually, he came across books about Appalachian culture cataloged as “Mountain Whites” by the Library of Congress.
The idea of Appalachia as a diverse place – producing diverse music – is hard for some people to accept.
“There are plenty of people that say James Brown isn’t an Appalachian musician. But he’s from Appalachia,” said Hay, librarian of the university’s W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection and Anne Belk Distinguished Professor and Professor of Appalachian Studies. “What makes a person Appalachian? To be from Appalachia.”
Fifteen years ago, Hay petitioned the Library of Congress to change the standard subheading for Appalachian biographies and cultural studies. Thanks to his efforts, the go-to subheading is now “Appalachian People.”
The recognition of diversity in Appalachian music has seen an uptick since Hay – the senior ranking faculty member of the University Libraries – began his career. Forty years after he asked Toccoa, Georgia, to recognize Ida Cox, a local blues singer and vaudeville performer, the town hosts a music series in her honor. And Nafloyd Scott, the last surviving member of The Famous Flames, has also received public attention.
Hay finds the developments heartening as both a scholar and former resident there. “You don’t want to exclude voices, nor do you want to fail to recognize their influence,” Hay said. “When I was growing up, the town didn’t want to be associated. We were just emerging from Jim Crow, and people looked down on something as new as James Brown’s music. Now, they’re embracing their own.”
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About University Libraries
University Libraries at Appalachian State University contributes to the campus mission of learning, teaching, advancing knowledge, engagement and effectiveness. Belk Library and Information Commons along with the Nicholas Erneston Music Library provide academic resources for all students and faculty. Within the library, students and faculty find group and quiet study spaces, the Digital Media Studio, the inspire lab, the Idea Factory, digital devices to check out, and special collections such as the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection and Instructional Materials Center. Learn more at https://library.appstate.edu.
About Appalachian State University
As the premier public undergraduate institution in the Southeast, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The Appalachian Experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and to embrace diversity and difference. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System. Appalachian enrolls nearly 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
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Has Minus ever had any of her work posted by Ms. Millman?
no. because i don't write poetry. now why don't you ask tania how ms. millman ever even heard of her and her book.
I meant artwork. stir stir stir.
she doesn't have an artwork day. i'll have to see what she thinks about having "artwork wednesday." or better yet, "minus wednesday." don't worry, i'll keep you posted on my progress with that one.
um, that was me - bad typotry again: Very cool, Tania! I knew those black-rimmed art-skool glasses of Ms Millman denoted taste and smarts(but now I'm kicking myself that I wasn't more of a lick up to MF when she was here - but next time, I am soooo at the airport to greet her with a super-sized Happy Meal)
I'm all for you picking her up.
t: dang. don't try to act like airport time isn't your most favorite time to be around me.
They probably heighten security levels when you two are the airport together.
the last time especially.
if i die i want to come back with the wit of tania and sarah with a splash of grg's thrown in.
Yeah, Tania!! That's awesome...you are, like, a total freaking celebrity...I am so going to steal some of your personal items out of your office and sell them on e-bay.
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If there’s one dish that has become synonymous with sports gatherings, casual get-togethers, and late-night cravings, it’s got to be the ever-popular Buffalo chicken dip. This creamy, spicy, and utterly addictive creation is a staple on menus across the United States, especially during football season. In this article, we’ll explore how to make a crowd-pleasing Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip that’s sure to have your guests coming back for more.
The origins of Buffalo chicken dip can be traced back to the famous Buffalo chicken wing. In 1964, Teressa Bellissimo, the co-owner of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, whipped up the first batch of Buffalo wings, using leftover chicken parts and her secret sauce. This culinary invention quickly gained popularity, leading to countless variations, including Buffalo chicken dip.
Over the years, Buffalo chicken dip has evolved into a cherished comfort food, combining the irresistible flavors of chicken, hot sauce, and creamy goodness. It’s a testament to the enduring love for spicy and savory snacks in American cuisine.
- Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: If you don’t have leftover cooked chicken, you can quickly prepare some by boiling boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs until they’re cooked through, typically around 15-20 minutes. Then, shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
- Mix the Creamy Base: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Buffalo wing sauce, and all the spices (garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper). Mix until everything is well incorporated, creating a creamy base with a delightful kick of heat.
- Add the Chicken and Cheeses: Fold the shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese into the creamy base. This combination of cheeses will ensure your dip is gooey and flavorful.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Take your 8×8-inch baking dish and lightly grease it to prevent sticking. This step ensures that your dip won’t cling stubbornly to the dish.
- Layer and Bake: Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the chopped green onions on top to add a fresh and slightly zesty note.
- Bake to Perfection: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to trap in the heat and moisture. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly, and the cheese on top has melted to a golden brown perfection.
- Serve and Enjoy: Carefully remove the baked Buffalo chicken dip from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve it while it’s warm with celery sticks for a refreshing crunch and tortilla chips for a satisfying, salty contrast.
Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip is the ultimate game-day snack, combining the rich history of Buffalo wings with the creamy comfort of a dip. This crowd-pleaser will undoubtedly be a hit at your next gathering, and with our easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll master it in no time. So, fire up your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to savor the irresistible delight of this classic American appetizer.
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Tank Blitz Zero by iHackedGames.com.
Your tank will fight an entire army of the enemy alone. And, if you define the right strategy, in time to update and complement the weapons, the victory is ensured to you. Even one in the field of warrior, if you dispose of your resources wisely.
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The People Speak, March 29, 2016
The People Speak with special guest Gloria La Riva.
Gloria La Riva is a labor, community and anti-war activist based in San Francisco, California. Born in Albuquerque, N.M., Gloria attended Brandeis University where she was active in affirmative action struggles.
Gloria has been a key organizer of many mass demonstrations and other actions opposing the wars and occupation in Central America, Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia and elsewhere.
Gloria has worked for decades to defend Cuba’s sovereignty and against the U.S. blockade. She was awarded Cuba’s Friendship Medal in 2010, approved by the Council of State, for her many years of Cuba solidarity, and is the national coordinator of the National Committee to Free the Cuban Five.
Gloria has traveled to Venezuela many times since the election of Hugo Chávez to president in 1998, most recently in December 2014. She has engaged in discussions with leading members of the Bolivarian Revolution, including the late president, as well as current president Nicolás Maduro.
Gloria has been active in the struggle for immigrant rights, organizing for and speaking at many mass marches in California over the past 30 years. In the early 1990s, she was the initiator of the Farmworkers Emergency Relief campaign, following a disastrous freeze that left tens of thousands of Central Valley agricultural workers with no income.
Gloria organized support for the Black Fire Fighters Association in their struggle to end racist and sexist discrimination in the San Francisco Fire Department in the 1980s.
A longtime supporter of LGBTQ rights, Gloria participated in the first National March for Lesbian and Gay rights in 1979 and subsequent national marches. She joined in the marches and rallies protesting the passage of the anti-marriage equality Prop 8 in California. She has joined picket lines defending women’s reproductive health clinics.
In 1998 Gloria produced the award-winning video, Genocide by Sanctions: The Case of Iraq, documenting the effects of the U.S./UN blockade on Iraq. In 1999, she traveled twice to Yugoslavia with former U.S. attorney general Ramsey Clark, at the height of the U.S./NATO bombing war, producing the video, NATO Targets. In September 2005, six days after Hurricane Katrina, Gloria traveled to New Orleans, producing the video Heroes Not Looters. In 2014, she traveled to Ferguson during the uprising there in the wake of the police murder of Michael Brown.
Gloria is a blogger for LiberationNews.org, where she has written extensively on Latin America and many other issues.
In 1994 and 1998, Gloria was Peace & Freedom Party’s candidate for governor of California. She ran as a socialist candidate for mayor of San Francisco in 1983, finishing third overall and second in every working-class neighborhood. She was the 2008 presidential candidate of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. She is the elected Executive Vice President of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, Communications Workers of America, Local 39521.
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The People Speak has evolved over the years with many great guests who have been interviewed by some very fine hosts.
We are a 55 minute show airing every other Sunday between 5-6pm Pacific/8-9pm Eastern. The show features a guest interview from any number of realms of interest (entertainment, science, philosophy, healing, spirituality, activism, politics, literature, etc.).
The guests share their stories, lives, strategies, books, philosophy, films, music, or whatever it is they use as a vehicle for making a difference for the better.
The radio show name, The People Speak, is based on the idea of allowing our audience - the People - a chance to interact with the guests during the hour, and we take phone or text questions from them during the interview.
Past guests include such notables as Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the late Howard Zinn, Nobel Laureates Mairead Maguire, Shirin Ebadi, Kathryn Najimy, Oliver Stone, Jesse Ventura, Richard Belzer, Cynthia McKinney, Cindy Sheehan, Scott Horton, Joan Jett, Willie Nelson, George Galloway, Roseanne Barr, Ed Asner, Chevy Chase, as well as various reps from Amnesty International, UN World Food Programme, and many others.
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Liberty of the Seas Cruise Review by danoconnl: Great time on Liberty of the Seas
Overall Member Rating
Great time on Liberty of the Seas
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
We had a great time on Liberty of the Seas. Stayed at Garden Hilton in Ft Lauderdale on Sunday before leaving on Monday. Easy pickup from the airport, and shuttle from the hotel to the cruise port was easy as well. $36 for shuttle to the port and then return trip to the airport. Except for traffic on the way there, it was easy.
Great ship, we got to the port around 11 and we were on the ship and eating in the windjammer by 11:45. Getting on was pretty easy.
Had lunch in the Windjammer the first day and one other day. Food was fine. It's a buffet and about what you would expect. Other times for lunch we would get something from Sorrento's and/or Cafe Promenade and eat it on the pool deck in our chairs.
At breakfast every morning in the MDR, eggs benedict was really good. The rest of the buffet stuff was ok.
Dinner in the MDR was pretty good, we ate there 3 out of the 5 nights. The first night was so/so, but the other nights were pretty good. More Service was just ok the first night and much better the other two nights we ate there.
We did MTD was fine, only the first night when we wanted a table for 2 did we have to wait past our reservation time, the other times we were seated right away at our table for 2.
Ate at Portofinos and chops. Enjoyed both, but the steak at chops that my wife had was more well done than medium, mine was pretty good. Waiter offered to bring her another, but she was full from the sides which were really good. We both really liked Portofinos alot.
Pool was really good, crowded by 10:30, but we got there before 10 every sea day and managed to find chairs pretty easily.
Loved having the drink package, not having to sign slips and just get what you wanted was great for us. Wife discovered that she liked dirty Martini's on this trip, never would have happened without the drink package. I feel pretty confident we got our moneys worth and I don't think either of us were ever really drunk on the cruise, but feeling good for most of it. Had the premium package and got bottles of water quite often.
Entertainment was great. We missed the first night, but saw everything else. Didn't have good seats for the In the Air show so it was only OK, Headliner was Savannah Jacks and they were very entertaining, great show. Juggler on the next night was pretty good, easy light comedian, I imagine kids would love it. Saturday night fever was pretty good, not great, but we had a good time at it.
Labadee was a good beach day. Only complaint would be how long the lunch lines got. We just decided to eat lunch later and head back to the ship around 1 instead of waiting in a long line. We didn't do anything in Falmouth except use the free internet in Diamond International and then walk around. We thought about doing an excursion, but we've already done Dunns river falls and the idea of an hour bus ride there and back didn't appeal to us.
Cabin 6234 was great. Very quiet, easy access to the elevator and the promenade was one flight of stairs down. View from the balcony was very good, Steward did a great job.
Only complaint I would have is that a few of the bar tenders on the ship need an attitude adjustment. Quite often I felt like I was bothering them by asking for a drink. It wasn't all of them, but my wife and I both noticed it. We're disney people, so maybe we are just used to service with a smile, but the bartenders around the pool deck we're always in a surly mood.
I would like to commend Lucille in the champagne bar, and the guy(forget his name, Nikolai maybe) walking around the upper sun deck with the beer cart, they were great. Champagne bar is a great place for a before dinner drink and they had some little apps which was nice. Less
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Cabin was great. Very quiet, easy access to the elevator and the promenade was one flight of stairs down. View from the balcony was very good, Steward did a great job.
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Below is an expanded explanation of my statement of faith as it pertains to the Bible. This was written in 2011
Statement of Faith
The Bible, when read as intended and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, is the infallible and inspired Word of God. It is preeminent, authoritative, and without error concerning all matters of faith and godly living. It is an immutable yet living document that God uses to speak to His children to this very day.
“The Bible” refers only to the 66 books that have withheld the scrutiny of numerous church councils and synods (Council of Hippo, Council of Carthage, Council of Trent, Synod of Jerusalem). No other document of antiquity is the absolute and undeniable Word of God. For clarity sake I have listed the cannon below:
- 1 Samuel
- 2 Samuel
- 1 Kings
- 2 Kings
- 1 Chronicles
- 2 Chronicles
- Song of Solomon (Song of Songs)
- 1 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians
- 1 Thessalonians
- 2 Thessalonians
- 1 Timothy
- 2 Timothy
- 1 Peter
- 2 Peter
- 1 John
- 2 John
- 3 John
“Read as intended” means that the Bible, while inspired by God, is made up of many different literary styles or genres. Therefore, it is to be read in accordance to the appropriate literary style in which it was originally recorded (in the autographs). For example, we should not read the Psalms primarily as historical, scientific, or “wooden,” instead we must realize that these are poetic and thus are to be read as poetry. There are also times when the narratives of the Bible are written for historical record and times when the narrative is written to convey a message from a person to another. We must not let incidental details (which at times are recorded with precise accuracy and imprecise at other times) put into question the validity of the message intended by the writers of Scripture and ultimately God himself for this is the manner in which atheists and others who are blinded by human wisdom think.
“Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit” is to be taken to mean that the writers of Scripture were “carried along by the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:19-20). Therefore, the author of Scripture is the Holy Spirit. And who can fully understand that which is spiritual in nature unless they possess a spiritual nature (in this case the indwelling Holy Spirit)? (1 Corinthians 2:12-15).
“Infallible” here means that if all the previous qualifications are met, then the Bible is incapable of leading to any end other than the truth.
“Inspired Word of God” expresses the belief in verbal plenary inspiration (2 Timothy 3:16-17). The authors of Scripture were moved to write down the very words of God while maintaining their humanity. They were not put into a trance-like state of being but were completely conscious and lucid at the time of the Scriptures’ authorship. Because the Bible is inspired by God, we can trust it to serve the purpose He spoke it to serve (Isaiah 55:11), primarily to teach us the plan of salvation (Romans 1:16).
“Preeminent, Authoritative” is used to express the position or rank that the Bible holds. It is the standard. God has never and will never speak anything that contradicts the Bible. All revelation given to man must fall within the permissible parameters of correct interpretation of Scripture or it is not in fact revelation from God but from some other source (Matthew 5:18, Matthew 24:35).
“Without error concerning all matters of faith and godly living” should be taken to mean limited inerrancy. If the qualifications mentioned earlier are met and one is reading the Scriptures the way they were intended to be read, there is not a single error in anything concerning the nature of God nor the state of man. There is also nothing false in narrative, facts, or details that pertain to the workings of God (Numbers 23:19). The Bible reports all things accurately, but is only precise when the writer felt precision was necessary.
- Accuracy without precision may be hard to grasp at first, but it is practiced quite commonly in everyday conversation. If you ask someone what color the grass is, they will tell you green. However they may not give you the exact hue and tint. Likewise if you ask someone how many people were at an event, you may get “4000” when in reality there was exactly 4052. In both scenarios the answer that was given is accurate to the question that was asked; however, it was not precise. Likewise the authors of Scripture are not always precise but may speak in accurate generalizations. I would add that this type of accuracy is probably more common than precision.
The Bible is “immutable” meaning that it is never changing and is always consistent with God’s character. Yet it is still a “living document that God uses to speak to His children to this very day” (Hebrews 4:12). This means that God reveals to readers the wisdom He wishes them to possess. This wisdom is ultimately life changing and causes the will of God to be carried out through His believers on earth.
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I currently have a set of open toe CWB bindings, size 13-14. I have had them for 2 years now, and have been ripped since the begining of last summer. I am looking for close toe bindings to fit my behemoth size 14 foot. I've looked and looked but it seems that 14's are virtually impossible to find. I would prefer the Hyperlite Systems, but any closed toe would suffice. Does any one know a company that makes sasquatch size bindings or have any expierence calling a company and special ordering them.
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Starting a new business venture is fun. It’s hard work, but it’s super fun. I’ve put half of the sweat into forming a new business venture that has a ton of promise for our household income, team member income, and our clients. But perhaps the most refreshing exercise, in terms of the mindsets of the partners involved in the venture, was the amount of time that we put into planning how we were going to give back and to whom we planned to give.
Our discussions about giving happened way before we signed an operating agreement for our venture…even before we wrote our business plan! Giving is an important topic and spiritual discipline in my household and it was refreshing to see that my potential business partner at the time had a heart for giving too.
Giving (or giving back) should be a central motivation for every individual, family, and organization. Money isn’t the answer to all of the world’s problems, but it can certainly help in many situations.
If your bank account statements were released for public view, what would people say about your giving?
In my reflection on giving, I had several thoughts on the topic. Here they are:
1. God is the giver of all good things. Every good thing that you have is from Him. Giving is an important part of being a good steward of what your Creator has given you.
2. If you’re giving or donating money or items, that means you HAVE something to give. You should have a posture of gratitude when you give.
3. Giving doesn’t only involve money! Time is perhaps our most precious resource. Therefore, giving your time and talents to a worthy cause could be more fruitful than giving money.
4. Don’t give like a robot, putting no thought or passion into your giving. The heart and intentionality behind giving is what makes it great. This doesn’t mean that automating giving is wrong. I just wanted to remind you of the importance of having your heart and mind engaged with the act of giving.
5. Don’t give begrudgingly! Who wants to receive something from someone who is grumpy about it? Give with joy! Happy that you’re able to help someone and that you had something to give.
6. Giving isn’t only for the rich or wealthy. Remember the poor woman in the temple who Jesus pointed out to His disciples? She gave her final few cents to live on to the Lord. In God’s economy, she had given more than all of the rich people giving before and after her. Perhaps I'm inferring here, but it seems like the poor widow’s giving that day showed her faith in God’s provision, her heart for others, and godly character.
7. Who or what you give to is really important. You must must must be really discerning when making decisions about giving. Do your homework on the person or organization because there are a lot of evil people out there who want your money for their ungodly schemes and scams.
8. Teach others to give. Whether it’s a spouse, child, sister, brother, niece, nephew, friend, or neighbor, teach someone how to give and the blessings associated with it. The best way to teach someone how to give is by doing it yourself…not in a showy manner; giving in secret is indeed more genuine and rewarding. But honest transparency about your diligent giving in private conversations (hopefully with guidance by the Holy Spirit in the specific details that you disclose) is a good thing!
A final note for my friends who follow Jesus: Our Lord said it best, “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” - Luke 12:32-34
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State Sen. Neil Riser
The Federal Election Commission has clarified on its website that 5th Congressional District candidate state Sen. Neil Riser filed his candidacy papers after U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander announced he wouldn't run for re-election.
Riser, R-Columbia, said Friday the FEC made an error when it recorded that his papers were shipped on Aug. 5, a day before Alexander, R-Ruston, announced his decision.
He provided shipping receipts to The News-Star as proof, and on Tuesday the FEC changed the date on which Riser filed his candidacy papers to Aug. 9. ...
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What happens when enterprising minds intersect fashion & technology? The CAT Clutch.
A classic clutch design and LED front display, combined with pixel art and a Bluetooth enabled app. The pixel art is inspired by video game graphics of the 1980s.
I’d love to chat with you, it’s easy to reach out to me on the following platforms:
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