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Simplify day to day farm communication.
Getting everyone on the same page can be hard work.
FarmIQ makes it easy to plan and allocate tasks to the team and keep track of who has done what. Everything is managed and easily viewed in one place, allowing you to stay on top of your to-do list as well as track your inventory, shopping lists and a raft of other details to keep your farm humming.
When you’re ready, you can let FarmIQ replace your diary, your teams’ notebooks and the whiteboard in the shed. It’s the answer to your everyday communication problems and can help you get more done with the team you’ve already got. If you’re part of an organization with multiple farms or distributed ownership it can help upstream and downstream communications.
Whether you’re planning to pass your farm onto your children or sell it on, making sure your farm is as valuable as possible is important.
Like buying a car with a full-service history, knowing how the land has been treated, what worked, what didn’t and what the land can produce is hugely important.
With years of data recorded in the system, FarmIQ becomes an invaluable resource for anyone involved in a farm. For a new owner, it’s like being given a full operating manual and it’s proven to maximise the value of a sale. Whether you’re coming or going, FarmIQ is an asset that everyone involved in a farm should welcome with open arms.
The saying goes ‘the difference between a good farmer and a bad farmer is two-weeks’, and for FarmIQ users it’s more than just a saying. It’s a mantra.
By recording what you’re doing as you’re doing it – from land applications to pasture covers and animal weights, you build a continuous digital picture of your farm that you can clearly see at any time from the palm of your hand. FarmIQ connects your data sources together, from weigh scales to plate meters, helping you generate powerful performance insights that no one else can.
So, next time you’re trying to work out what to sow in each paddock, or which animals to keep as replacements you can use your own farm history as well as your instinct to make better and more timely decisions.
Making farms more productive and more sustainable is what farming is all about. It’s what makes us kiwi and what makes our primary sector the worldwide success it is.
Continuous improvement doesn’t happen by accident, it takes hard work, planning and a lot of skill and investment. If your goal is to build a better farm, then FarmIQ can help. You can use the system to create and manage plans for everything from planting fodder beet to calving. You can monitor performance, compare results and use the data to make better, more informed decisions week to week, month to month and season to season, which will help you on your continuous improvement journey.
Compliance is an everyday part of modern farming, but it doesn’t have to be the burden it’s made out to be.
The same information you need to record to make better farming decisions is largely the same information that’s required by the regulator, making compliance a simple process for farmers using FarmIQ to manage their operations.
FarmIQ simply takes the data that you’ve recorded, reformats it and makes it available to the people that need it, in the format they want it. It can help with your Health and Safety, Farm Assurance, Farm Environment Planning, IRD (max working hours) and Dairy Diary if you are a Synlait Lead with Pride producer. And when methane accounting lands, it will be ready for that, too. | 2019-04-25T04:11:07 | https://farmiq.co.nz/why-farmiq |
In a world where generation gap has become a common household problem and relationships are facing acute stress, tea has emerged as a strong source of nurturing family ties and bringing generations closer.
We are leading such busy lives that it has become difficult for members of the family to spend a few moments together even for sharing the simple joys of life. Such isolated existence is harmful like the free radicals circulating in the human body. Tea, with its anti-oxidant properties, plays a positive role in making us emotionally connected. When we sit together and sip a cup of tea with parents, siblings, and grandparents, we feel refreshed and charged. Relationships come alive. Tea makes it possible for us to strengthen and build relationships. Have you felt a similar urge to experience the goodness of tea with your loved ones at home?
Elderly folks in our families suffer from loneliness. They feel unwanted and isolated. As if they are a burden to the family now. It certainly invigorates them when the grand-daughter comes and shares a cup of tea with them, cracking jokes and sharing small details about her friends at school or college. Their sense of belonging gets a boost. The warmth in the relationship is back. They become excited and revel in unbound joy, sharing anecdotes and taking a jog down the memory lane.
Tea provides a wonderful opportunity to revive and build relationships. Mr. Khanna, a retired professor, sips his cup of tea with his media professional grandson, Avtar, who credits learning a lot about history from him. He also shares the developments in his personal life with Mr Khanna before he does it with any other member. Their tea-drinking session lasts for half an hour – with a lively discussion of the headlines to conclude it.
Families are disintegrating due to various reasons. We are witnessing the collapse of the traditional systems and new ones are replacing them because of the compulsions of jobs and career. We find stress all around us and in such times it is becoming difficult to live with parents.
We do not think problems can be solved because we do not have the time to discuss and analyse those problems. If the son faces any emotional stress, he needs to share his problem with his dear ones. If the father sits and chats with his son over a cup of tea, it certainly generates a sense of camaraderie. The son feels closer to his father for he tried to listen to him. And there is nothing better than listening to each other over a cup of tea. Thankfully, many complications are diluted at this early stage.
Tea definitely plays a constructive role even though it is an excuse to join in and talk. Many lifestyle-oriented problems are addressed with generations coming closer through such warm gestures. Time is perhaps the most important thing to give someone you love. Therefore, it is important for a progressive and healthy family to realise the importance of spending time together, over a cup of tea obviously. It is a nice, warm approach to begin the day. Besides, it is also quite effective in taking proper care of the relationships you value. The ones you would like to stay healthy forever.
Drink Zaira tea with your loved ones and feel generations come closer than ever before! | 2019-04-19T14:46:25 | https://www.zairatea.com/importance-tea-bringing-generations-closer/ |
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just a repost, but its so important. Its time to change somethings, its always sad to say realy brilliant companys closing, talented artists loosing their jobs and nobody caring or reading the names of all the vfx artists after catering and drivers in the credits.
true vfx is just a “tool” its not making a movie on its own, but this tool is necessary to tell a few storys (like benjamin button or life of pi)… so its time to stand up for a change.
I just want to point out that while, yes R&D can be expensive and yes it takes a lot of technology and computing power to create films like yours, it is not computer chips and hard drives that are costing you so very much money. It is the artists that are helping you create your film.
So when you say “I would like it to be cheaper,” as an artist I take that personally. It took hundreds of hours from skilled artists and hard-working coordinators and producers to craft the environments and performances in life of Pi. Not to mention the engineers that wrote all of that proprietary code and build the R+H pipeline. That is where your money went. I’d say, judging from the night you just had, you got one hell of a deal.
Incidentally, those were the same gorgeous sunsets and vistas that your DP Claudio Miranda took credit for without so much as a word of thanks to those artists. And the same animated performances that helped win you the best director statue. Nice of you to mentionthe pool crew, but maybe you could have thanked the guys and gals who turned that pool in to an ocean and put a tiger in to that boat?
It was world class work, after all. And after a fabulously insulting and dismissive introduction from the cast of the avengers, at least two of whom spent fully half of their film as a digitally animated character, R+H won for it’s work on your very fine piece of cinema. And just as the bankruptcy was about to be acknowledged on a nationally-televised platform, the speech was cut short. By the Jaws theme.
If this was meant as a joke, we artists are not laughing.
Mr. Lee, I do believe that you are a thoughtful and brilliant man. And a gifted filmmaker. But I also believe that you and everyone in your tier of our business is fabulously ignorant to the pain and turmoil you are putting artists through. Our employers scramble to chase illegal film subsidies across the globe at the behest of the film studios. Those same subsidies raise overhead, distort the market, and cause wage stagnation in what are already trying economic times. Your VFX are already cheaper than they should be. It is disheartening to see how blissfully unaware of this fact you truly are.
I for one won’t stand for it. Please join me. | 2019-04-25T02:58:46 | http://crustedink.com/an-open-letter-to-ang-lee/ |
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Recommended for sailing instructors, coaches and regatta personnel, this 1-day on-the-water course is for anyone who will be using powerboats to perform safety and rescue functions. Successful completion earns US Powerboating Safety and Rescue certification. The pre-requisite for this course is US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling certification.
Approved by NASBLA, CT DEEP and recognized by the USCG, this course exceeds the minimum requirements for the certification to operate a boat in the State of Connecticut, and includes Personal Watercraft and Water Skiing endorsement. Receive a 10% discount toward your next Landfall purchase, upon course completion. Restrictions apply.
Become a US Powerboating Instructor! Completion of this 3-day instructor level course earns certification that allows you to train your own staff and teach your own courses. The pre-requisite for this course is US Powerboating Powerboat Instructor certification.
Recommended for those seeking a U.S. Coast Guard License, this 2-day combination course includes hands-on training supplemented by classroom sessions. Certifications earned include a New York State Safe Boating Certificate, US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling, and a SUNY Maritime College Launch Tender certificate in lieu of USCG exam to apply for a Limited Masters or Limited OUPV License.
Strongly recommended first level of training for all powerboat drivers, this 2-day combination course includes hands-on training supplemented by classroom sessions. Certifications earned include a New York State Safe Boating Certificate and US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling.
Presented by the Storm Trysail Foundation, this US Sailing-sanctioned seminar will follow an interactive curriculum where attendees fire distress flares, put out fires, learn damage control, set storm sails, and rescue a man overboard, and more. Open to racers and cruisers and sail- and powerboaters, it offers two instructional tracks: Level 100 for new participants and Level 200 available only to sailors who’ve completed a Level 100 Seminar. For more information and to register, visit stormtrysailfoundation.org. | 2019-04-21T08:21:52 | https://www.windcheckmagazine.com/events/category/seminars-boating-safety-classes/ |
The huge popularity of Scandinavian crime novels and detective dramas has caused a surge of enthusiasm for the languages and cultures of northern Europe. Whether you’re interested in visiting Sweden for business or pleasure, or just want to understand your favorite TV shows without the aid of subtitles, there has never been a better time to learn to speak Swedish.
With its big cities, deep forests and majestic coastline, Sweden offers a huge variety of sights and a holiday to suit everyone. Enjoy the shops and museums of Stockholm, or get away from it all with a wilderness holiday in a log cabin. In winter, drive a dogsled, stay at the Ice Hotel and watch the Northern Lights. In summer, enjoy long, bright days and evenings of swimming, catching crayfish and picking berries. You’ll have a richer experience if you can chat with locals and fellow-tourists in Swedish.
Much of Sweden’s economy depends on exports, and the country has strong trade links with the UK. Aerospace, telecommunications and the motor trade are just a few of the industries in which you might easily end up doing business with Sweden. Whether you’re traveling to Sweden yourself or greeting Swedish visitors at your place of work, imagine how much more smoothly things could go with a few words of welcome in their native tongue.
Sweden has many universities and other institutes of higher education, a number of which offer courses to foreign students. It’s a great chance to study in a friendly environment and absorb local culture too.
The most noticeable linguistic feature of Swedish is its melodic, sing-song quality. The language has this sound because the tone of a syllable, as well as its pronunciation, is important for conveying meaning.
You will also notice that, like German, Swedish has many lengthy compound words which can be intimidating until you break them down into their component parts.
As well as being spoken in Sweden and parts of Finland, Swedish is so closely related to its neighbors, Danish and Norwegian. Once you have learned one of these Scandinavian languages you will easily get by in the others. Be prepared for some good-natured teasing, however, since native speakers from all three countries have a long tradition of poking fun at each other’s accents.
At first, the language can look very complicated, with its long words, non-intuitive spelling and accented letters. Yet the basics, like ‘hello’ and ‘thank you’, are easy to grasp, and will get you a long way.
The best way to familiarize yourself with vocabulary and phrases is by seeing and hearing the words frequently. Babbel, which lets you take a quick language lesson whenever you like – on your computer or mobile device – is the ideal medium for learning to speak Swedish. The interactive lessons boost comprehension with listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises that utilize the latest educational technologies. | 2019-04-25T16:45:05 | https://www.babbel.com/swedish |
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As one of the premier providers of self-storage in the St. Louis area, EZ Storage believes that service to the community should always be our first priority. Without our customers, there would be no reason for us to exist, and we’re thankful for everyone that stores their precious belongings with us! If you live in Frontenac, we’d love to meet you and find out how our storage units can help you declutter your home and take some stress out of your life.
We have several storage unit sizes available, and can fit a variety of items into each one. If you just have a few boxes of seasonal decorations that don’t fit in your attic, we can keep them safe in one of our smaller storage spaces. If you have a classic car or a motorcycle that you don’t use during the winter, we can place it in one of our larger units, along with furniture, boxes, and anything else that you need to store. Above all, we want you to go home knowing that your things are secure, and protected from theft and damage.
EZ Storage has been a trusted name in the Self Storage industry for over 40 years. With one of our newer locations located in Rock Hill, we look forward to serving the area for many years. If you have excess things that are taking up too much space in your home, or you need a new place to store your business inventory, visit our facility at 9715 Manchester Road today. We look forward to meeting you! | 2019-04-19T17:22:43 | https://www.ezmini.com/self-storage/mo/frontenac.shtml |
The Red Sox added a pair of arms to their bullpen on Friday. Free agent left-hander Dan Runzler and right-hander Brian Ellington signed minor league pacts with the team, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com and the Boston Globe’s Alex Speier. It’s still unclear whether or not the relievers will receive invitations to camp.
Both pitchers are angling for bounce-back performances in 2019. Runzler, 33, hasn’t logged more than four innings in any single MLB season since 2011, and he hasn’t pitched effectively at that level since his rookie debut in 2010. The lefty spent the better part of the last decade ping-ponging between minor league affiliates, first with the Giants, then the Diamondbacks, Twins, and Pirates. Some of his best work has been showcased during short-lived gigs with the independent Atlantic League Sugar Land Skeeters, however, for whom he delivered a 2.81 ERA, 5.1 BB/9, and 10.9 SO/9 over 48 innings in 2018. If he doesn’t pitch his way into a major league job in 2019, he’ll deepen the Red Sox’ relief options in Triple-A.
Ellington, likewise, has not pitched for an MLB team since 2017. The 28-year-old right-hander finished his three-year run with the Marlins on a sour note, pitching to an unseemly 7.25 ERA, 7.1 BB/9, and 9.7 SO/9 across 44 2/3 frames. He caught onto a minors deal with the Diamondbacks in 2018, but struggled to shake a nagging biceps injury and lasted just 11 1/3 innings after giving up a combined 22 runs, one home run, and 15 walks in rookie, Low-A, and Double-A ball. Just what the Red Sox expect from Ellington (or any of their recent minor league signees) this year isn’t readily apparent, but they’ll undoubtedly be looking for some of the 99-MPH heat he brought to Miami in years past — without any of the pesky command issues that derailed a once-promising career path. | 2019-04-19T17:00:16 | https://sports.yahoo.com/red-sox-pad-bullpen-dan-040926336.html?src=rss |
KUALA LUMPUR: EUPE CORPORATION BHD expects pre-tax profit of more than RM30 million from a residential property project with a gross development value (GDV) in excess of RM130 million.
EUPE said on Wednesday, April 27 its unit EUPE Kemajuan Sdn.Bhd was buying 17.15 acres of land in Petaling district for RM37.35 million from Desaminium Jaya Sdn Bhd.
“The land is purchased for the purpose of residential development targeting about 150 units of terrace and semi detached homes with a GDV in excess of RM130 million and profit before tax estimated above RM30.0 million.
“The development is targeted to start in the second half of 2011 and will be completed within 3 years. The details of the development and layout plans are in the midst of being prepared and will be submitted to the relevant authorities for approval in due course,” it said.
EUPE said the land was in the process of being surrendered and realienated as 99 years leasehold land with separate title to be issued for the Phase 1C which was being purchased. This formed a condition preceding for the completion of the sales and purchase agreement.
EUPE said the proposed acquisition was in line with the group's core business competencies and would be a significant step to ensure future sustainable growth for the group. | 2019-04-19T10:35:48 | https://www.malaysiapropertynews.com/2011/04/eupe-corp-sees-rm30m-pre-tax-profit.html |
Size : canvas is on a 16 tall x 20 wide stretcher. Frame is 20 x 24. Description & Condition : canvas size is 16 x 20. Canvas stretcher is a Thayer & Chandler patented dated October 7th, 1884 (photographed).
The frame is molded with a leaf border with heavy gold gilding. The painting is unsigned and done in oil paint and is very clean and well executed.
Is paint is glossy and has general all-over crazing like most old artwork does, and one very light 1/2 long linear push-in from behind (photographed) but no loss of paint anywhere we can find. Overall this art is in excellent condition. The frame appears to be original, however has a few small spots of loss to the molded border also by the lower-bottom frame edge (photographed). The updated invoice will have an attached message from us.
Unless otherwise noted, the items for sale in our auctions are antique or vintage, pre-owned, and will show signs of usage wear such as utensil scratches. Please view all photos as they are part of the description and ask us questions if you need clarification. Check out the art, glass, and pottery in our other auctions. Check back regularly as we list new items daily! If you have any doubts just ask. Be advised, sometimes the larger "dimensional weight" plus the distance from our location will actually COST MORE to combine items. It will all depend upon how far you are located from Portland, ME, 04101. The item "Antique 1880s Victorian Oil Painting On Canvas Floral Red Pink Roses Still Life" is in sale since Saturday, August 25, 2018. This item is in the category "Art\Paintings". The seller is "houseosurplus" and is located in Portland, Maine. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion. | 2019-04-22T01:12:13 | http://antiquerosespainting.com/antique-1880s-victorian-oil-painting-on-canvas-floral-red-pink-roses-still-life-2.htm |
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It was launched as the Video Entertainment System, or VES, but when Atari released their VCS the next year, Fairchild renamed its machine. | 2019-04-19T01:08:08 | http://abdus.se/guest/guestbook.php?page=8622 |
This 101 tutorial is meant to provide a chronological, or a la carte, advice guide to mastering the RED theme. If you want to check out a specific area of interest, use the navigation bar on the left and proceed directly to that topic's page. Otherwise, grab yourself a bowl of popcorn (or kale chips) and follow the Jumbo Links at the bottom of each page to proceed through the tutorial in chronological order.
Pro Tip: Open another browser tab and login to your test site's dashboard (if you already have one). This way you can implement each step as you go along.
Let's Get Started: What Is RED? | 2019-04-25T16:38:28 | https://red.uic.edu/help/red-tutorial/ |
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Maybe I worry too much, but I always imagine the worst when the GS tips over onto a cylinder head and the electrolyte in the battery starts sloshing around. The vent tube is routed low enough so that any acid that does manage to escape should make it to the ground without splashing on anything metal, but there's always the chance that won't go according to plan. And regular maintenance of the electrolyte level is also necessary to keep the battery in good shape. That's not a big deal, since removing the battery is pretty easy on the GS. But it's just one more thing to screw around with, and there are ways of keeping things simple when it comes to batteries. Frankly I was surprised when I checked the log for the R100GS and found that the BMW battery was almost six years old, as it had given no signs of ageing like slow cranking or unexpectedly going flat. But six years is plenty for any battery, and I'd just as soon replace it in the comfort of my own garage than have to bump start the bike somewhere out on the road until I can find something that would fit. I'd had pretty good luck with a Panasonic sealed battery in the K1200RS, and with Digi-Key's $58 and change price (including shipping), swapping out the wet cell BMW battery for the maintenance free Panasonic was a no brainer. A week after the check went in the mail to Digi-Key, the Panasonic was sitting on the door step. | 2019-04-20T09:10:08 | http://www.airheads.org/techtips/100-tt-61-general-electrical-system/306-r100gs-panasonic-battery-upgrade |
Where is the money exchange ?
Where can I change money ?
Where is the nearest bank from here ?
Could you change Japanese yen to dollars ?
Change this into dollars , please ?
Money exchange , please .
All in ten-dollar bills , please.
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Not too long after we got leaks on the upcoming Tecno Camon C9 with 13MP camera & fingerprint sensor, we spot photos of Infinix Mobility next smartphone – Infinix Hot S X521 that featurs almost same specs as the Tecno Camon C9.
The new device was rumoured to be named Infinix Note 3 and Hot Note 3. But we were taken by surprise when an insider informed us about the device moniker as the new line of Infinix smartphones Infinix Hot S.
Let us quickly take a look at some of the Infinix Hot S specs and features.
Infinix Hot S X521 is the latest Android smartphone from Infinix Mobility and the first Infinix device to possess the most wanted fingerprint sensor to take out Tecno’s Phantom 5 for good. WOW! The new Infinix Hot S phone features a fingerprint scanner, sleek design, 13MP rear auto-focus camera and has a full metal body as well as jaw-dropping performance, superb sound quality, and has a 5.2-inch screen display among other thrilling features. The compact 5.2 inch size, all it takes is one hand to manoeuvrer around your world.
Whether selfies or photos, every pixel captures the perfect image above all others. Even in the low light conditions, the 8MP front camera with 1.4 µm ultra pixel technology will also capture hi-res selfies. And for quicker action, the rear camera’s 13MP works to transform every photo into clear and focused shot.
Looking at the rear of the image above shows a device that appears to resemble the Phantom 5 in some ways; full metal body, centralized camera setup with dual LED flash and fingerprint scanner at the bottom.
The sleek and portable Infinix Hot S is the first Infinix phone to boot Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system with easy user interface. It comes with 3GB of RAM to make multitasking a breeze.
Thanks to its large onboard storage. The device comes either with 16 GB or 32 GB storage, expandable up to a whopping 128GB with an SD card.
Infinix fans should expect robust performance on the new Infinix Hot S X521 with an octa-core MediaTek processor which rocks along at impressive speed of up to 1.3GHz to give it more muscle for gaming and multi-tasking performance. The phone graphics is handled by a Mali-T860 GPU. It offers a long lasting battery.
Connectivity features of the phone are 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, micro USB 2.0 and A-GPS. Get ready for the ultimate control with Infinix first Fingerprint Identification technology. Just one convenient touch, unlock, answer the calling and shoot a picture all with your own unique fingerprint. Or set your fingers to command special actions waiting for your decision.
Let’s hear your thought. What is your take on an Infinix phone with a fingerprint scanner and how much should it cost? You can as well tell us some other features you want to have on a phone.
kindly may i get the kenyan price???
What ia the best price for infinix Hot s in kenya?
Thank you samuel…….my phone is working perfectly well now….
Hey, I got the infinix hot S phone like two weeks back and I just discovered that when ever I want to use the flashlight, the phone tells me that unfortunately flashlight has stopped…….I wonder what the problem is. It shouldn’t be so. Can you pls tell me waht the problem is?
Hey Tabitha, sorry about that, have you try to reset the phone?
Did hot s,the speed is it 1.5ghz or1.3,and is hot s differ from hot s with finger print sensor and how many external memory is inside,how will I no my hot s is original?
I like the phone but a I’m skeptical about the battery life, generally I heard infinix battery are not so good have there being improvement in the one?
Please can I know the Ghana price. I need it badly.
Helo tech boss. i still get confused. It was actually a google search that led me here. But before i got here, i saw some other specs on other sites, although most details are same as those here.
Please how many colours does the hot S actually come in. Cos i think some other publishers get it all wrong.
Thanks boss. Love your work.
Sir, was i too anxious while reading this or what? Cos i didn’t get to see the battery power.
Infinix over the years have created sleek and very stunning mobile phones, but if this is how the new infinix Hot S is going to look like?…..am very disappointed. its ugly!!
I would have enter market today to buy Tecno C9, but after seeing this I change my mind. Please update me when the phone is out.
I had been eyeing the Camon C9 but I will have to wait for this to compare.
The specs are dangerously close to those of the Zero 3.
Considering this is a Hot series phone, I suspect some of the leaked specs may not make it to the final product. Otherwise, I’m very interested!
This is all good. Nice info. I’all be following this up cause the phone really sounds like a lot… Hoping it falls between 30k & 40k….?? | 2019-04-23T14:27:17 | https://techlector.com/infinix-hot-s-x521-fingerprint-13mp-cam/ |
Goldie is a shy, but very affectionate 6 year old, 10#, dappled Chiweenie. She can be particularly nervous of new people or kids that move quickly and would be happiest in a home without children.
Goldie is available for adoption with a dental waiver.
Goldie’s adoption fee is $240. She is spayed, microchipped, current on vaccinations and treated for parasites. | 2019-04-21T15:06:57 | https://newberganimals.com/pets/goldie/ |
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Barbara Lee Achord Quinn passed away Sunday, april 14, 2019 at the age of 75. She was born in Baton Rouge where she resided until her death. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Baton rouge General Emergency Room and the Oschner Oncology Clinic. She also worked as a teacher of Religious Studies at Redemptorist High School and St. Michael High School. After retirement she was an elementary teacher at St. Alphonsus. She enjoyed gardening and helping others whether that was community service or any one that need help. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was loved and inspired by many for her positive personality and enthusiasm for life. She will surely be missed and cherished. She is survived by a daughter; Antionette 'Toni" Quinn Bankston and husband Hal of Baton Rouge, a son; Richard 'Ritchie' Quinn and wife Candie of Greenwell Springs, 6 grandchildren; Savannah, Luke, Ada Lee and Quinn Bankston, Jesse Quinn and Christine Meyer, a sister; Joann Harrell of Pride, LA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband; Richard 'Dickie' Quinn, a son Jaye Patrick Quinn, parents; Brice B. Achord Jr. and Lucille L. Achord and a brother; Brice B. Achord, III. Visitation and service Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church beginning at 11:00am until Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Baton Rouge Children's Advocacy Center in honor of Barbara Quinn. | 2019-04-23T09:07:14 | https://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=barbara-lee-achord-quinn&pid=192401704&fhid=17443 |
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PI is not picking up Channel, Title, etc.
Great PI, thank you! All the controls work, but Title, Call Sign, Episode Title are blank and the music info is all blank as well. Channel and Duration are 0.
I've deleted, reinstalled, rebooted, etc. Any guidance would be appreciated.
What is your poll setting set to in the Config page? Have you waited long enough for the poll to actually occur?
Could you set the log level to Debug, and capture some logs the plugin polls the DirecTV box.
Polling was set to 5 minutes, the info was not filled in after 24 hours. I changed it to 1 minute for now.
INFO WebException: ProtocolError The remote server returned an error: (403) Forbidden.
Here's the overnight log without the filter just in case it helps. Still not filling in the info.
That was it, thank you. I had set up the DirecTV box properly, but I had their techs here to look at my 4k box - it's acting really flaky. I had no idea that hey would change the settings in my 1080p DVR (which is the one that I am controlling with you awesome plug-in) - I should have checked before positing the issue.
By the way, their 4k boxes are so not ready for prime-time yet. If anyone is thinking of investing in one of those, at least at the time of this writing, be prepared to need a lot of patience! | 2019-04-21T12:26:32 | https://forums.homeseer.com/forum/media-plug-ins/media-discussion/directv-for-hs3-spud/1251730-pi-is-not-picking-up-channel-title-etc |
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Articulated figure measures about 18cm tall.
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Action figure stands about 14.5 cm tall. | 2019-04-20T04:23:52 | http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=588_604_425&products_type= |
Welcome to the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics website! We are an organization of healthcare professionals who are committed to improving the health for the children and youth of our state. We welcome the involvement and support of other organizations and individuals who share our mission. The opportunities are many.
We hope you find this web site and the information it includes helpful. If you have questions or suggestions about how we can improve it, please let us know. If you are a pediatrician or allied healthcare professional who wants to improve the health of Mississippi’s children and youth or an organization that wishes to join our efforts, click on the Membership link in the navigation above to learn how you can become part of this worthy effort. | 2019-04-22T10:54:24 | https://aapms.org/ |
Our faithful Holden Adventra is turning 10! Not only has she carried us safely where we have needed to go for 250,000 kms, she carries memories of wonderful family holidays loaded up with camping gear, trips to Melbourne for many Christmases and even managed to fit a 3-seater Chesterfield in her cavernous interior. Every time we turn on the ignition we wait a few seconds for a ‘Systems Check’. I take comfort knowing that if anything is about to fail we will be warned in order to take action. Last week we had a major warning – CHECK POWER TRAIN flashed up accompanied by a finger pointing beep. Something is seriously amiss and she will be spending several days at the Holden service centre being mended. I am very grateful for the systems check and the warning that is inbuilt into the car.
It got me thinking about warning signs that we mostly ignore within ourselves, sometimes indicating that a health check of our career or work life may be in order. Are you unhappy in your job, reluctant to get up and get going in the morning, feeling grumpy all the way home at the end of the day? Do you want to smash the computer or worse still smash the boss? Often times a chat about a resume with a client will scratch the surface of a deeper discontent with a role or working relationship and a powerful conversation takes place.
We know where to take our car when the warning signs start flashing. Where do you go when the warning signs flash ‘Career Health Check’? If the indicator light is flashing on your career dashboard I encourage you to find a specialist career coach trained to find the problem and help you fix it! | 2019-04-21T10:04:58 | https://www.harvesthr.com.au/2015/07/career-coaching-geelong-is-it-time-for-a-career-health-check/ |
120 Pearls…why so many? Well, this blog was started for a college class I am taking this Fall. We are to pick a passion, define a niche within, and then talk about it using the various ways of publishing in the digital age. I carry a camera with me at all times, I have learned my lesson more than once in not doing so. Photography can be calculated or it can be done on a whim, whichever one the results are often beautiful slices of time in our hectic, rushed world. I choose to photograph our current times using film cameras that are at least twice my age, just for a simple twist on delivering our reality. I find them at antique shops, flea markets, old friends, and attics. It’s amazing the results you can get with such a simple device. Many results outshine the digital photographs we are so used to seeing. So why so many pearls? 120 is the size of the film many old cameras take, otherwise known as medium format. Pearls are there because they signify a time period when things were simple and when things were beautiful.
My passion for photography began when I first felt the nostalgia of my Nan’s Polaroids and the photos that she had hanging on the walls and taped in sticky photo albums, all yellowed and curled. They weren’t my own memories but I was taken away by the dreamy realization that these photos were an instant time machine, a one second window into a past life. This realization also led to another more obscure thought; time is constant. We photograph to capture a memory, to have something to hold onto when this second has passed. Photographs are really once in a lifetime no matter what the subject.
Camera technology even follows us as we grow as humans, almost every single one of us carries some type of camera in our pockets every day. Our need to hold onto memories is one of the greatest human characteristics I can think of. By using film, I am bridging the gap between art and science and mixing in a pinch of history. This is why film photographs have such weight to them when compared to a photograph taken with a point and shoot or cell phone camera. Hopefully in reading my entries, fellow photographer or not, you too will understand why it’s necessary to keep this way of documentation going strong.
I’ll sign off on this “entry” blog post with whats to come, expect me to post photos of my classic camera finds, the photos that result from them, commentary on current film photography, film reviews, and how-to videos on how to keep your piece of history in top-notch shape. | 2019-04-23T10:55:05 | https://visualindividual.co/2012/09/10/sticky-nostalgia/ |
We have three boys all 4 and under. Our 4-year-old twins are very persistent and strong-willed. Yesterday at church I was trying to get them to stay quiet and quit climbing on the pews but they would not stop. Church is one of the hardest places for us because we are trying to get them to comply as we are working hard ourselves at staying quiet. It is so stressful!
There is only so much we can do without taking them out of the sanctuary. We have tried explaining our expectations prior to arriving at church and giving them incentives for complying, but it is still a continual problem and a source of frustration for us.
It’s awesome when parents want to experience church together with their family! However, if all church means to kids is a place to go where they get in trouble or are tightly controlled, they will likely learn to dislike church in a hurry.
Here are some perspectives and ideas using the Connected Families Framework. For starters, our overarching suggestion is to do whatever is needed so that your kids find church a place of joy.
The key question to consider is, “What’s going on in me about this issue?” How do my thoughts and feelings, and the opinions of others affect my responses? And what do my kids see in me at times like this? Most parents admit that their facial expressions and body language show our kids that church is more of a chore than a joy.
If this describes your family, it may help to remember that Jesus loved hanging out with the messiest of people, and when the disciples rebuked people for bringing children to Him (presumably the kids were not acting like little adults in the meeting!), he said, “Let them come to me for this is what the kingdom of heaven is like.” (Matthew 19:13) Maybe the kingdom of heaven is not a place where kids have to sit still for an hour but instead a place of grace and acceptance for all who come!
Remembering God’s mercy for our messiness in the midst of the liveliness can help us create a safe environment for our children to learn and grow at church. When we model that church is a safe and joyful place our kids will learn to see it that way too!
The key question here is, “Do I really understand and empathize with my children?” Active or “strong-willed” children tend to have more sensitive nervous systems and find church more over-stimulating than other children might. If this is the case, these kids will often seek extra activity/movement/noisiness to help them feel more in control and less overwhelmed. This can feel disrespectful or defiant to adults, but it might just be your child’s way of compensating for the stress of the church environment.
Do your lively little ones know that you understand how hard it is for them to sit still and listen to something they don’t understand, when their bodies are driven to move? How might you sincerely empathize with them?
Another question to consider is – am I meeting my child’s God-given need for attention before we get into church, or do we stressfully fly into the service with my kids suffering from “attention deficit”? Read about how to prevent misbehavior with quick, intense, joy-filled attention.
An important question here is, “How could I set my child up for success rather than wait for them to fail?” You can discuss this with your kids and make a plan together. As you do this, consider what your unique child might need in order to have the best shot at staying reasonably calm during church. A creative child might benefit from activity books that have biblical messages, a tactilely sensitive child might benefit from a back rub or some putty to fidget with, a “mover and shaker” might do best with strong movement first: run into church from the far side of the parking lot and/or march up and down some stairwells before the service.
You might also consider having your child serve in church alongside you (nursery, ushering, handing out programs, etc.). This often brings a sense of belonging and value to your child which can be motivating. The ultimate goal is NOT to have quiet kids for one hour, but rather that they enjoy learning, serving and worshiping together with the body of Christ.
If you’ve tried some of these ideas and the kids are still struggling, it’s okay to find other options outside the sanctuary. The message is: church is a wonderful privilege, and we are responsible to make sure those around us aren’t distracted from learning and worshiping.
In conclusion, children probably won’t remember many of the specific things they learn at church, but they will remember how they feel at church. We can have a goal for our kids to feel like those children felt when Jesus pulled them onto his lap!
← Attention-Seeking Child at School? | 2019-04-25T19:48:13 | https://connectedfamilies.org/2019/04/10/getting-kids-to-behave-in-church/ |
Allium carinatum subsp. pulchellum (Keeled garlic). Also known as Allium pulchellum as well as by other synonyms (see below). This species will produce rich purple, nodding flowers in loose umbels. It will grow about 40cm high and 5cm wide. | 2019-04-20T15:14:29 | https://www.greenplantswap.co.uk/listings/16308-allium-carinatum-pulchellum |
Slider / Can you deduct your transportation from your home to your company?
To determine whether or not, you can deduct your transportation from your home to your company in your taxable income (this type of deduction is called “befordringsfradrag” in danish), then you need to calculate the total amount of kilometers, that you drive every day from your home to your company.
If this roundtrip distance is 24 kilometers or less, then no tax deduction is given.
You must exceed 24 kilometers roundtrip per day, in order to get a tax deduction – in other words – the distance from your home to your company, must be more than 12 kilometers one-way.
If your roundtrip distance is more than 24 kilometers, then the tax deduction given in 2018 is 1,94 DKK per kilometer for the 25th kilometer and up to 100 kilometers.
If you exceed 100 kilometers per day, then the tax deduction drops to 0,97 DKK per kilometer, for each kilometer driven above the first 100 kilometers.
These values change every year, so check the updated amounts on SKATs website every year.
One way to document the amount of driven kilometers, is to download an app to your phone, so that you can show the tax office (in case of questions), how many days you actually made the trip from your home to your company.
You can also write it down on paper, but the apps can be much more convenient, as they document the time, date, and GPS data in an instant.
If you drive twice a day from your home to the company, you may be eligible for a double tax deduction, but again the documentation must be there. This double tax deduction may be relevant to those, who own a restaurant and comes in the morning to open the restaurant, and again in the evening to close.
A person drives 40 kilometers from his home to his company.
For the first 24 kilometers no tax deduction is given.
He drives 40 kilometers to the company, and then 40 kilometers again, when he drives home = it gives a total of 80 kilometers per day.
He gets 1,94 DKK per kilometer (2018 rates) in tax deduction, so his total deduction per day is: 56 kilometers * 1,94 DKK = 108,64 DKK per day in tax deduction.
This amount is to be declared on the yearly tax declaration, in order to have effect on the tax.
Do you have any questions about driving to work? | 2019-04-18T19:18:52 | http://www.daniaaccounting.com/slider/can-you-deduct-your-transportation-from-your-home-to-your-company/ |
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Ape Escape Coming to PS3?
I had never played the original Just Cause until a few weeks before the sequel came out, and that was because I had played through the demo so many times that I wanted to try something new.
Sometime over the past few days, Microsoft has changed the way an Xbox Live user can purchase points. Instead of the inane 500 point stepping scale, they have switched it to a reasonable 400 point scale.
One of the greatest games of last year, Batman: Arkham Asylum, is getting its own series of action figures. Details are planned to be revealed in the next month's issue of Toyfare magazine. | 2019-04-23T04:06:34 | https://www.dualshockers.com/author/dmills/ |
It may come as a surprise that a running program can actually detect the presence of an attached user-mode debugger. Also, there are methods available to detect kernel-mode debuggers, although the methods used depend in large part on which debugger is trying to be detected.
This subject is peripheral to the narrative of this book, and the section should be considered an optional one for most readers.
Of course, it is easy to spot uses of the IsDebuggerPresent() function in the disassembled code, and a skilled reverser will simply patch the code to remove this line. For OllyDbg, there are many plugins available which hide the debugger from this and many other APIs.
On Windows 32 and 64-bit Win <XP?, 7,8.1 and 10.
There is a structure called _KUSER_SHARED_DATA at offset 0x2D4 it contains the field named 'KdDebuggerEnabled' which is set to 0x03 if a KDM is active or 0x00 if not.
Base address of the structure is static (0x7FFE0000) across different Windows versions even < XP.
The field is updated constantly with the last 2 bits set to '11' by the kernel.
This has quite a few advantages. Known Source of information.
Debuggers can put break points in the code, and can therefore stop program execution. A program can detect this, by monitoring the system clock. If too much time has elapsed between instructions, it can be determined that the program is being stopped and analyzed (although this is not always the case). If a program is taking too much time, the program can terminate.
Notice that on preemptive multithreading systems, such as modern Windows or Linux systems will switch away from your program to run other programs. This is called thread switching. If the system has many threads to run, or if some threads are hogging processor time, your program may detect a long delay and may falsely determine that the program is being debugged.
SoftICE is a local kernel debugger, and as such, it can't be detected as easily as a user-mode debugger can be. The IsDebuggerPresent API function will not detect the presence of SoftICE.
Search for the SoftICE install directory. If SoftICE is installed, the user is probably a hacker or a reverser.
Detect the presence of int 1. SoftICE uses interrupt 1 to debug, so if interrupt 1 is installed, SoftICE is running.
OllyDbg is a popular 32-bit usermode debugger. Unfortunately, the last few releases, including the latest version (v1.10) contain a vulnerability in the handling of the Win32 API function OutputDebugString(). A programmer trying to prevent his program from being debugged by OllyDbg could exploit this vulnerability in order to make the debugger crash. The author has never released a fix, however there are unofficial versions and plugins available to protect OllyDbg from being exploited using this vulnerability.
This page was last edited on 2 November 2016, at 07:19. | 2019-04-23T20:14:15 | https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/X86_Disassembly/Debugger_Detectors |
This farm was on what is now known as Bishopsford Road adjacent to the still existing Hill House. In the Henry Hoare sale catalogue of 1828 it has no name and is simply described as a "ferme ornee" meaning "decorative farm". Locally, it had been known for years as "Pig Farm" and it's understandable that the agents felt this would not sound good on an advertisement for what was indeed an unusually attractive farmhouse.
This painting of 1826 is titled "Rye Farm - Henry Hoare" but it depicts the property named as Lot 9 in the sale catalogue. Henry too was avoiding mentioning pigs! The 1910 Valuation Records at The National Archives describe the house as being of stucco with a slate roof.
This page was added by Cheryl Bailey on 12/06/2010. | 2019-04-19T14:18:20 | http://www.heliermemories.org.uk/page_id__76.aspx |
How partisan are your state’s legislators?
Since the release of the Open States project, we’ve seen a lot of interesting analyses of its data. But we think that only the surface of what’s possible has been scratched. Using voting records from the Open States project, I calculated how liberal or conservative (almost) every state lawmaker is, then wrangled the scores into a d3.js visualization along with several other variables.
The methodology is explained in more detail below (and all my source code is on GitHub), but the chart is a scatter plot that positions each legislator on a liberal-conservative spectrum relative to their peers. It also plots the success of their proposed legislation relative to their peers and shows the extent to which other legislators agree to cosponsor their legislation. Go ahead and mouse over some of the bubbles to see each legislator’s picture and effectiveness scores, then read on to learn about the methodology behind the numbers. You can view a different jurisdiction or legislative session by choosing it from the drop-down menu above the chart.
The particular method I used to estimate each legislator’s ideology score (the x-axis of the chart) is called ideal point estimation. Ideal point estimation is a standard technique for political scientists and powers a lot of analysis about the differences between the parties. The algorithm analyzes the voting history of a group of people and yields a set of values that locate each person on two axes, with the distance between each unique pair of people proportionate in some way to the frequency with which they vote together relative to others in their chamber. There’s still some controversy about whether spatial models of voting really reflect ideological differences, but a quick look at the results confirms that they’re in the ballpark for most legislators.
These numbers were calculated using pscl, an R package by Stanford political science professor Simon Jackman, which provides functions for computing ideal points based on legislator voting records, among other things. There’s another R package, wnominate, that does similar things using different methods but uses some of the same data structures used in pscl. To calculate these numbers, I created an open source Python package for invoking these R libraries called pypscl. If the technical aspects of that process interest you, see below for copious discussion and code snippets for trying it out. For more detail, see the sources cited in the pages 37-38 of the pscl documentation describing ideal point estimation.
The y-axis estimates each legislator’s effectiveness in terms of the success of their primary-sponsored legislation. If you mouse over an individual legislator, a bar chart will appear above the scatter plot. The bar chart shows how many of the legislator’s primary-sponsored bills were signed into law, how many passed the legislator’s own chamber and how many passed the other chamber. The values on the y-axis are calculated based on the following heuristic: bills that pass the legislator’s own chamber are worth one point; bills that pass the other chamber are worth two points; bills that are signed into law are worth 20 points.
The general philosophy here was to suppress the scores of legislators who pass reams of theatrical legislation through their own chamber, which their own party controls, but fail to effect real change by proposing policy the other chamber and the governor are willing to accept. This choice has already drawn some skepticism from various legislative staffers across the country that I showed this visualization to, but I feel pretty strongly that this data point shouldn’t equate a dominant party’s PR efforts with actual effectiveness. I concede it’s a complicated issue though. Finally, the numerical effectiveness scores on the y-axis of the scatter plot are normalized, so they don’t reflect the actual sum of the figures used in the heuristic described above. In addition, numbers for “signed” will be be zero for states where Open States couldn’t determine whether a bill was signed (i.e., because it’s not available on the state legislature’s website) and numbers for “passed other” will be zero for Nebraska, which has a unicameral legislature.
UPDATE (7/2/2014): I recently discovered that in at least one state, Indiana, resolutions were unintentionally included in the effectiveness scores. I meant to exclude them because passed resolutions probably provide little to no valuable information about real impact on policy. Another problem with the methodology has arisen that is specific to Indiana bills: Rule 108.2 of the Rules of the Indiana House of Representatives prevents members from introducing more than five bills per session. Because the effectiveness score used in this chart focus on differences in the numbers of each legislator’s passed measures, taken together, these two factors entirely confound the effectiveness scores for members of the Indiana House and effectively render them meaningless.
Last but not least: The radius of each legislator’s bubble is determined by the extent to which other legislators are willing to sign on as cosponsors to the legislator’s proposed measures. These numbers were calculated using the outstanding networkx Python package to create a directed cosponsorship graph in which each legislator is a graph node and each cosponsorship is a directed edge pointing from the cosponsor to the primary sponsor. Once the graph is complete, networkx supplies a PageRank implementation that spits out a floating point number between zero and one for each legislator; the higher it is, the more clout that legislator deserves. In states where the Open States project doesn’t currently import cosponsorship data (i.e., because it isn’t available on the state legislature’s website), the bubble radii are all the same.
There are a few weird things you might notice in this visualization. First, for states like Massachusetts that pass very few bills, the legislator effectiveness scores will be similar for most legislators and all the bubbles will be clustered on a small number of horizontal lines. It looks dumb, but doesn’t necessarily indicate a problem with the data. Second, in at least one state (Rhode Island), my code for guessing and correcting the polarity of the ideology scores just didn’t work, so the Republicans are clustered on the left and the Democrats are clustered on the right. Fie upon’t! Finally, some states and sessions may not be available in the drop-down menu; if so, that’s probably because the session at issue didn’t have enough floor votes to reliably calculate the ideal points.
Some interesting related work is being done by political scientists Keith T. Poole and Howard Rosenthal, the authors of NOMINATE, a multidimensional scaling application that analyzes preferential and choice data. Their work is available at http://voteview.com/. Similarly, political scientists Boris Shor and Nolan McCarty are using ideal point estimation in combination with other data to compare the polarization of state legislatures across states.
UPDATE (6/12/2014): Boris Shor advises that his project also calculates individual level ideal points from 1993 to 2011, with data through 2013 in progress. The scores they’re generating are comparable across time and states because they are all rescaled into a common scale based on Project Vote Smart’s NPAT survey. They also have aggregate data based on the individual level scores, such as party medians, polarization measured as the distance between party medians, and so forth. All their data is publicly available on their web site, http://americanlegislatures.com.
There are several other visualizations that use similar techniques to demonstrate legislator ideology, effectiveness and cosponsorship PageRank scores. For example, there is an informational site on Pennsylvania state legislation, StateRep.me, that uses the R pscl package to generate area curves depicting the ideology distribution of the Pennsylvania house and senate, with a line indicating each legislator’s position on his or her profile page. To give credit where credit is due, I learned about the existence of the R pscl package and the basics of how to use it by perusing this excellent project’s source code.
Another interesting visualization of federal legislator ideology is available at Govtrack.us. GovTrack currently uses principal component analysis to produce some pretty interesting scatterplots based on ideology and legislator effectiveness (shown below).
If you’re interested in playing with pypscl, you’ll need to get R version 3, install pscl, clone the pypscl repo, install it’s requirements, and optionally sign up for a Sunlight API key and use the Open States API to start calculating these values for state legislators. If the previous sentence gives you a headache but you’re still interested, feel free to activate the Bat Signal on the Sunlight Labs google group. | 2019-04-21T09:04:12 | https://sunlightfoundation.com/2014/06/11/how-partisan-are-your-states-legislators/ |
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Discussion in 'Xbox Forums' started by madliam, Dec 20, 2006.
help switch on 360 got bad picture out of focus?
How is the console connected? do you hear sound from a game of from the dashboard etc? Any red lights?
component or vga or composite? | 2019-04-22T00:01:35 | https://www.avforums.com/threads/360-broke.443354/ |
My name is Kelly Johana Cardoso I am Colombian I am 20 years old, I currently work and study, I work as a logistics assistant in Bogota, Colombia.
For a few years I have babysat, I love sharing with them, I am the oldest of 4 brothers since I could babysat my brothers while my parents worked are very small two girls one of 10 and another of 6 years and two children one of 7 years and another 6 months. I have experience with children I get along with them, they cook and do basic housework, I am also willing to help other things if necessary.
In my free time I like to read, study, travel, I love sports (gym), I am a very responsible person, dedicated, cheerful, adventurous, orderly, clean, I like to help, learn, and undertake.
I am very happy with this opportunity to meet and share with a new family, something that I really value, I know that this experience will bring great things to my life that will make me grow personally, I am willing to share with your family and make every day be great!
I have not been an au pair but I have looked after children for a few years, my brothers, cousins or children of friends. | 2019-04-21T16:34:17 | https://www.aupair.com/en/hire/bogota-colombia-1210132.php |
Gabela, a rich archeological site on the Neretva bank! Situated five kilometres south of the Čapljina City!
Among a great number of notable mideval buildings, there are still remains of old City walls, as well as a sculpture of a stone lion – a symbol of Venetian culture.
For its remarkable geostrategic position, Gabela was linked to the most famous Homer's work. Mexican archeologist Roberto Salinas Price has claimed that Gabela was actually ancient Homer's Troy. | 2019-04-22T14:21:51 | http://hotelmogorjelo.com/en/excursions/about_herzegovina/troy/ |
No reviews for Lego Star Wars: Snowspeeder yet.
the price for Lego Star Wars: Snowspeeder drops.
Lego Star Wars: Snowspeeder is available.
there are new images or links available for Lego Star Wars: Snowspeeder.
Lego releases a new product. | 2019-04-21T06:52:40 | https://www.play-asia.com/lego-star-wars-snowspeeder/13/708cnx |
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White Victorian sofa set is made of wood and leather upholstery.
Comes with 2 side stools and 1 center table.
Hand crafted carvings with glossy gold finish. | 2019-04-20T02:35:19 | https://chronos-stores.com/product/white-victorian-sofa-set/ |
Short 'n sweet. And, of course, made with love...the most powerful force in the universe.
What will YOU do for love today? | 2019-04-25T18:07:12 | http://tanyageisler.com/blog/tgtv-episode-6-video-valentine |
My trip is going on. Right now I am camping which is super fun on it's own. No inspiration this weekend, sorry. But I have something better sightseeing in awesome place through my photos.
I love Milan. It is one of my favorite places on Earth. It's my happy place. It is my center of Italy which I love and will never stop loving. Milan is where probably the best people ever live (Ludosporters, I am talking about you). Last May starting the long trip from Italy staying in Milan made us SO happy! We have been so excited to start there, we totally knew Milan will make us a great head of start and will make us feel super powerful! Not mentioning the awesomeness and coziness of architecture.
We had some time to roam around the city and start the trip in a slow pace. Which for me shortly means exciting! I can't miss posting some of the sights because some Milano never hurt nobody.
Yes, Milan is a wonderful place!
These pictures are amazing...and I hope your camping trip is fun!
What a beautiful city!! I haven’t been to Italy in years!! Thanks for taking us along via your blog!!
I would love to go to Milan too as it's one of the fashion capital, nice post to share the love of this city.
i have never visitied italy but from your photos it looks beautiful! Definately one to add to the travel bucket list!
Milan is amazing, we havent been in a few years but we hope to return soon.
There is no doubt that Milan is such a lovely city and definitely I have always found the Italians to be really friendly and genuine people. Italy is really a wonderful country to enjoy camping. Hope you have a fabulous time.
Milan is such a great place, I have been there twice but would love to go again and again. Loved all the pics. Hope you have great time camping .
So true. I totally understand you. Thanks!
It sounds like you are having the best time away. The pictures you have taken are really fab and camping sounds like a lot of fun too.
I've never been to Milan (yet!). It looks so beautiful in your pics.
Milan is a great city, but too grey for me! lol I hope you had a great time there!
I live in Spain and I always see cheap flights to Milan! I feel like at some point this year, I will end up there for a weekend or something.
I love Milan but haven't been in several years. Your pictures have made me put it back on my travel list!
Wow! These photos make me excited because I love beautiful places such as this where I can explore. Looks really nice. Would love to visit it.
This is such a great place to visit. Will definitely go here one day with the fam.
This looks like a great trip. So many beautiful photos & memories to take with you.
I’ve never been to Milan but would love to go. You captured some amazing pics!
I never been there but it looks an amazing place to visit love to go there soon.
I’ve heard so many things about Milan because it’s always mentioned in fashion id love to travel their.
I love milano too! I just cane bacj. Though i ve visted many times i went inside the terraces of duomo for the first time!! Amazing!
I an Architecture Graduate and have been wanting to visit Milan ever since I can remember. Your blog post and photos make me want to head there right this minute. Thanks for sharing.
I have to agree with you that the architecture in Milan are just simply stunning. Guess you have a wonderful time there!
I've never been to Milan, so I'm visiting the place through your website. It does have great infrastructure and I can see why you love it so much! | 2019-04-23T14:37:12 | http://www.lyoshathegirl.com/2018/08/milano-minute.html |
Trends are sustained price moves in one direction. In the previous chapter, an upwards trend was identified by drawing an upwards angling line under the lows of a rising price formation. But that involves a degree of interpretation. There are many other methods for recognizing the trend that are fully systematic. Of these there are two main categories, those that are sensitive to the way price moves over time, and others that ignore time and only concentrate on price level. This chapter will look at the second group.
A price trend can be thought of as an accumulation of small and large reactions to news and events. Even in a strong upwards trend, not all of the reactions are positive, but the net effect is a sustained upwards move. Smaller events that cause price movement are the result of frequent, scheduled economic reports, earnings reports by NYSE listed companies, upgrades and downgrades announced by financial institutions, and countless other pieces of information available on the various news media. Larger price moves come in reaction to natural disasters, political coups, unexpected election results, extreme action by a Central Bank, a major production interruption, terrorism, and unexpected corporate or political scandals of far-reaching effect. Each year there seem to be more events that lead to uncertainty and reduced investor confidence. | 2019-04-25T18:50:10 | https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/trading-systems-and/9781118236031/OEBPS/9781118236031_epub_ch_05.htm |
Commercial barter transactions have been increasing in recent years, and there are currently a number of commercial barter websites. A barter transaction can involve an exchange of goods or services for other goods or services, or barter credits. In a transaction involving barter credits, a company exchanges an asset such as inventory for barter credits. The transaction might be done directly with another entity that will provide goods or services, or it might be done through a barter broker or network. In a barter network, goods or services are exchanged for barter credits or "trade dollars" that can be used to purchase goods or services from either the barter broker or members of the network. The goods and services to be purchased may be specified in a barter contract or may be limited to items made available by members of the network. Credits for advertising are the most common items received in barter transactions. This is because advertisers can often run additional spots with little additional overhead and are therefore willing to exchange such services for nonmonetary consideration.
When a company enters into a barter transaction, two things need to be addressed from an accounting standpoint. First, the exchange transaction needs to be accounted for properly. Second, the recorded amount of unused barter credits has to be evaluated at each financial statement reporting date.
Guidance on accounting for the exchange transaction is provided in FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 93-11, Accounting for Barter Transactions Involving Barter Credits. The task force reached a consensus that APB No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions, should be applied to an exchange of a nonmonetary asset for barter credits. The basic principle of APB No. 29 is that accounting for nonmonetary transactions should be based on the fair values of the assets or services involved. (This excludes situations where the exchange is not the culmination of an earning process, in which case the recorded amount of the asset surrendered should be used.) The transaction is generally measured based on the fair value of the asset surrendered. The fair value of the asset surrendered becomes the cost basis of the asset acquired. A gain or loss should be recognized based on the difference between the fair value of the asset surrendered and its carrying amount.
The fair value of the asset received in an exchange should be used to record the transaction only if it is more clearly evident than the fair value of the asset surrendered. In the case of barter credits, it should be presumed that the fair value of the asset exchanged is more clearly evident than the fair value of the barter credits received. Accordingly, the barter credits received should be recorded at the fair value of the asset exchanged. That presumption might be overcome if the barter credits can be converted into cash in the near term, or if independent quoted market prices exist for items to be received in exchange for the barter credits.
When determining the fair value of the asset surrendered, it should be presumed that the fair value of the asset does not exceed its carrying amount, unless there is persuasive evidence supporting a higher value. When determining the value of inventory or other assets exchanged in a barter transaction, skepticism should be used. The reality is that the company would prefer to sell the inventory for cash rather than barter credits. The fact that the company is bartering with inventory could indicate that the company's normal selling price may not be an accurate measure of fair value. This could also raise lower-of-cost-or-market valuation questions about any items remaining in inventory.
The EITF also concluded that if the fair value of the asset exchanged is less than its carrying amount, an impairment should be recognized prior to recording the exchange. For example, inventory exchanged in a barter transaction should be adjusted to the lower of cost or market prior to recording the barter transaction. In the case of long-lived assets, impairment should be measured and recognized in accordance with SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-lived Assets and for Long-lived Assets to Be Disposed Of.
At each balance sheet date, the recorded amount of barter credits should be evaluated for impairment. An impairment loss should be recognized if the fair value of any remaining barter credits is less than the carrying amount, or if it is probable that the company will not use all of the remaining barter credits.
The first step in evaluating the realizability of barter credits is to evaluate the likelihood that the counterparty will perform. If the credits are directly with another entity that will provide the goods or services, that entity should be evaluated. This can be done by investigating the credit rating of that entity and obtaining references from other companies that have been involved in similar transactions with the entity. If the credits are with a barter broker or network, the credibility and history of the broker or network should be evaluated. This can be done by contacting the International Reciprocal Trade Association (www.irta.net) or similar organizations. | 2019-04-25T17:57:00 | http://archives.cpajournal.com/1999/0799/departments/D56799.HTM |
Blairsville, GA is an area that Pianos In Tune, LLC visits frequently for piano tuning, piano repair and piano maintenance.
Blairsville is located in northeast Georgia in between the neighboring towns of Young Harris and Blue Ridge. It is the county seat of Union County and also is the only incorporated community in the county.
The quaint town square hosts many shops and restaurants and also is frequently the venue for annual events such as the Downtown Spring Arts and Crafts Festival, the Memorial Day Parade, the Green Bean Festival, the Bluegrass Festival, the Sorghum Parade, Hometown Halloween on the Square, and the Christmas Parade.
There are many fun and exciting things to do in and around Blairsville. Meeks Park, Lake Nottely, Nottely River, Helton Creek Falls, the Appalachian Trail, Brasstown Bald, and the Chattahoochee National Forest are a few of the most well-known attractions. There are also many campgrounds in the area; Vogel State Park, Trackrock, Nottely River and Poteete Creek are just a few of the more popular ones. Golfers can enjoy three challenging courses that include Butternut Creek, Old Union and Brasstown Valley Resort.
In July of 2014, the owners of Pianos In Tune, LLC moved their camper to Lake Nottely RV Park and are now proud to claim Blairsville and the surrounding area as their home away from home. With the camper to serve as a base, we also happy to consider any location within 30 miles driving distance to be within our "local" service area which means that the same rates apply as they do from our home in Social Circle, GA.
Also, owner Richard Bazemore, RPT, is one of the very few piano tuners servicing this area that can claim to have earned the title “Registered Piano Technician” with the Piano Technicians Guild. A Registered Piano Technician (RPT) is a member of The Piano Technicians Guild (a non-profit organization of piano technicians) who has demonstrated competence by passing a series of three rigorous examinations on the maintenance, repair and tuning of pianos. | 2019-04-23T12:42:02 | http://pianosintune.com/ServiceAreas/BlairsvilleGA/tabid/112/Default.aspx |
Yes I am still reviewing It Cosmetics Fall 2017 newness! I've really been enjoying playing with everything and with complexion products, I like to space them out a little bit from each other and try them for at least a few days before giving my thoughts to be sure I can form a good, true opinion. Today I am talking about the Bye Bye Redness Correcting Cream and Bye Bye Redness Erasing Correcting Powder! Read on for more.
I've been slacking on my "Hair of the Day" posts and I do apologize. The end of September has been unusually busy for me. Over the weekend I had a "fancy" event to go to: one of my brother's and sister-in-law's Silver Anniversary Party! (my brothers are all quite older than I am) I didn't have money to splurge on getting my hair done so I had to do it myself and prayed to the hair gods it would come out decent. Read on for more.
Too Faced x Kandee Johnson "I Want Kandee" Collection from Ulta with 4 Looks!
Somehow I wound up getting most of the Kandee Johnson and Too Faced Cosmetics "I Want Kandee" collaboration from Ulta Beauty. I used a bunch of Ulta Beauty points and I'm quite impressed with almost everything! Read on for my thoughts and four looks with the eyeshadow palette!
Milk Makeup is a brand I'm intrigued by and definitely want to try more of. I have heard so much about the Milk Makeup Blur Stick Primer I just had to get one and try it out for myself. Did I find it as amazing as my other blogger friends? Is it the best primer ever? Read on for more.
How I Style My Curly Wavy Hair After A Shower - Fall 2017- Video!!
This has been requested more times than I can even keep track of at this point. I finally have an updated video on how I style my curly wavy hair after showering! Read on for more.
Westmore Beauty Has An Hour Show on QVC!
I'm so excited to see that McKenzie Westmore and her line, Westmore Beauty has a full hour coming on QVC September 21st at 10pm! Not only that, but she will be on Beauty IQ (QVC's all beauty sister station) tonight, Wednesday, September 20th at 9pm!! I've talked about these products before and they are quite impressive! To celebrate the first hour show, I thought I'd do a blog post to feature some of my favorites from the brand. Read on for more.
Sunday Riley skincare is absolutely incredible. As time has been going on, I've been incorporating more and more of the line into my regimen and getting excellent results. Having combination, acne prone skin the "green line" with the UFO Oil and Martian Toner is a favorite franchise within the brand. When I saw they released a new mask as part of this line, I knew I had to try it. Read on for my thoughts.
Mally Beauty had a Today's Special Value kit QVC a little while ago and the value fore the kit was so good, I couldn't pass it up. I've been a Mally fan for quite a few years now and I always get excited when she releases new products. Read on for my thoughts and more.
Earlier this week I went for my second DevaCut at Devachan Salon in SoHo with LaToya. The experience was just as wonderful as the last one, and this time I even made a video! Read on for more.
This week's It Cosmetics Fall 2017 review is all about Confidence In a Cleanser! I'm so happy to see It's skincare options expand more and was thrilled to try this on. Continue reading for my thoughts.
Recently QVC had a "One Day Only" value on a Laura Geller item I've been eyeing for quite a while. The Correct and Conceal Palette is a customizeable concealer and brightener and the deal made it practically Buy 1 Get 1 Free. Read on for my thoughts.
This is the last "Hair of the Day" blog before I go for my second DevaCut at Devachan Salon tomorrow! I used a mix of DevaCurl's masks on Saturday with heat because I was supposed to go out that night (but then felt sick) and really wanted a good hair day. Read on for more.
Tuesday night I went to the Launch Party for Doll 10 Beauty's new HydraLux Smoothing Foundation! Aside from having so much fun (of course), I learned even more about this incredible foundation and wanted to share! Also, if you want to win some Doll 10 goodies for yourself, you definitely want to read on!
The It Cosmetics newness for Fall continues! Today's post is about the Bye Bye Pores Illumination Powder and Bye Bye Pores Blush in "Sweet Cheeks." Continue reading for my thoughts, swatches and all that kind of goodness!
New Technique for Extending Good Hair Days? 4 Days Down!
Saturday's wash day turned out extremely well! I was so happy. Not only that, but I tried a new technique at night to see if it would help extend the good hair days and it did!! Read on for details plus FOUR hair of the days worn down!
Doll 10 Beauty is launching a brand new, innovative foundation this week!!!! I was fortunate enough to get my hands on it early so I have been wearing it and testing it out for a review. My mind is blown. MY MIND IS BLOWN. I simply can't get over how fantastic this stuff is. Read on to hear my thoughts and see my before and after with the HydraLux Smoothing Foundation!
I decided to do the Aphogee 2 Step Protein Treatment this week to see if it would help my frustrating hairline front pieces. Paired with some favorite products from DevaCurl, Briogeo, Curls and more, I wound up with three days of wearing my hair down, even through working out. Read on for more details. | 2019-04-19T03:13:24 | http://dianemarybeauty.blogspot.com/2017/09/ |
The new JP15 features hand picked tonewoods to ensure the best possible sounding and looking guitar. Petrucci decided to go with an African Mahogany body with a Flamed or Quilt Maple top, for the JP15. African Mahogany is a dense tonewood that yields a warm tone with articulate mids and clear high end, the maple top adds that high end bite. Last but not least is the highly sought after roasted maple neck, a feature that many Music Man JP players have been patiently waiting for. All of this combined with the new Sahara Sunburst Matte finish and chrome hardware, make this one of the most visually pleasing guitars in the JP line.
The JP15 may be beautiful, but there is more to it then just looks. Advanced electronics make the JP15 an extremely versatile guitar. Powerful tone is provided by Petrucci's newest signature pickups, the DiMarzio Illuminator Humbuckers. The Illuminators have more Presence, Bite, and Clarity when compared to the LIquifire / Crunchlab pickups. The bridge position is tight and defined, the neck position is silky smooth while still being expressive. While in the middle position, you have option of using both dual humbuckers, or two single coils using the push/push pot. The guitar also features the Push/Push gain boost pot for more volume on cleans, and more sustain and harmonics on high gain settings. As always, the JP15 features the Piezo bridge, allowing for warm acoustic tones. | 2019-04-24T22:49:25 | https://www.yandasmusic.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/ernie-ball-muisc-man-jp15-7-trans-black-quilt |
All three major indexes posted solid weekly gains as each built on rallies from previous noted, well-defined support.
The market rallied in large part on hopes for new U.S.-China trade talks as trade continues to be the biggest concern among investors. Late this past week, news broke that President Trump is expected to impose more tariffs of $200 billion on Chinese goods, and China is, of course, mulling a retaliation of its own.
In economic data, U.S. retailers posted the weakest sales in August in six months. Meanwhile, the import-price index sank -0.6% in August while industrial production rose +0.4%, representing a third monthly increase.
I ran my regular stock screens and added 4 new stock to our watch list this week. | 2019-04-25T10:05:51 | https://jamestaulman.com/sun-9-16-current-uptrend-continues-another-new-breakout-7-stocks-on-watchlist/ |
The condor comes up to Edgardo and nestles his head in the man’s arms and enjoys a neck rub. He even unfolds his wings so he can get an affectionate hug.
“One day in March he appeared here alone and with a broken leg. We were healing him from an injury that did not seem to be serious and from that day he approaches me every time I call him,” said Edgardo to Los Andes.
“When I contacted Fauna people [wildlife organization] they told me it was a male pigeon who believe that he was born in October of last year and who apparently had lost contact with his parents,” he told La Mañana de Neuquén.
Responses to "Rescued Condor Returns to Hug Man Who Helped Save His Life" | 2019-04-24T02:10:30 | http://www.whitewolfpack.com/2017/06/rescued-condor-returns-to-hug-man-who.html |
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How to accept Ethereum payments?
Ethereum, certainly, turned out to be the most successful altcoin so far. Due to the network effects it is expected to continue to evolve promptly in the future.
Furthermore, unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum also grows very fast. It means that transaction is far more transcendent than Bitcoin. The time required for a Bitcoin to receive one transaction takes 10 minutes, while Ethereum can do the same confirmation for the shortest time.
According to some Bitcoin fluctuating many traders went through and used alternative currencies, such as DASH or Bitcoin Cash to process their transactions. And at the same time, many of them fall back on to the second most popular cryptocurrency – Ethereum.
Overstock – a popular online store that accept Ethereum deals with home improvement. They offer goods such as furniture, electronics, jewelry and some stuff for décor.
Snel.com – provides VPS hosting service with the use of latest technologies for customer satisfaction.
Cryptopet – it is an accessories shop for pets in Ether payment and other cryptocurrencies.
TapJets – it is biggest aviation company in the USA with private jet booking platform in crypto.
There is only a short list of companies who accepts Ethereum.If you are in online business it will be a good idea to start accepting cryptocurrencies like Ethereum to attract the attention of the public, increase the popularity of your business and getting on with the emerging trends. Moreover, accepting Ethereum paymentyou provide your customers with maximum security of transactions as it is used smart contract apps. Ethereum easier compared to other digital currencies and it is simplifying for user to control the process of handling transactions.
But the main question how to accept Ethereum payments on your website? As a seller, you do not have to waste a lot of time developing your own payment tools in order to accept it as payment for goods and services at your online store. Developing those tools can take time for those willing to accept as many cryptocurrencies as possible. Nowadays, you can instead use payment processors and gateways. For this purpose, you will need to find reliable vendor to implement Ethereum payment gateway.
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"The Aldo group is driven by one purpose: we are on a journey to create a world of love, confidence and belonging. This is what motivates us to make positive change in the world that goes beyond our brands, products and the services we sell", commented David Bensadoun, CEO of the Aldo group, adding: "We recognize the impact our industry has on global climate change and are motivated to attack this problem head-on. We still have work to do, but we strongly believe that a low-carbon future is possible and are committed to doing our part by going climate neutral today. Our goal is to make it easy for our customers to stay fashionable and to choose good."
"We applaud the Aldo group for its steadfast commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its business and working to create a sustainable society", said Renat Heuberger, CEO and Co-Founder of South Pole.
• Work/life integration policies in offices (telecommuting guides, flex hours, summer Fridays, subsidized daycare, fresh take-out meals, etc.).
Back in 2013, the Aldo group calculated its carbon footprint and set itself a baseline for improvement. Since then, the company has been working on enhancement of the energy efficiency of its offices and corporate stores, resulting in a 33% reduction of its greenhouse gases in only five years. To achieve it the company decided to convert store lighting to 100% LED technology, implementing Energy Management Systems (EMS) that control lighting and ventilation and sourcing renewable energy. The Aldo group also implemented organization-wide initiatives to reduce business travel and product transport emissions. To offset the remainder of its non-avoidable emissions, the Aldo group purchases Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from wind farms located in regions where its corporate stores are located and invests in high-quality carbon credits that support low-impact, small hydroelectric projects in its top sourcing countries. These projects, in turn, create jobs locally and support the transition to a low-carbon economy. As a result global sustainability solutions provider South Pole certified the Aldo group's climate neutrality and confirmed that the company is successfully offsetting its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions as well as a portion of its Scope 3 indirect emissions related to the company's business travel.
The Aldo group has 3 000 points of sale in over 100 countries around the world. The organization operates under two signature brands, Aldo and Call It Spring, and a multi-brand retail concept, GLOBO. | 2019-04-20T18:54:37 | https://www.worldfootwear.com/news/aldo-first-fashion-company-certified-as-climate-neutral/3384.html |
One of the gaps discovered in this process was the lack of resource connection for educators. As Syrian families continue to integrate, educators must be ready and equipped for cultural training in their classroom, curriculum development and engagement with refugee children.
The list below is a comprehensive source of academic articles, websites and curriculums to aid educators and staff. More information will be added as the VIRRT progresses.
This is a literature review of past case studies and scholastic research surrounding refugee students and their settlement among predominantly Western cultures. The article encourages educators and staff to regard each refugee child individually, as not all refugee children come from war-torn countries. Teachers and staff are encouraged to see them as valuable to the classroom, and to understand that refugee children perform well academically. The article also exposes the tendency of refugee children to be discriminated against (not only by their peers but by persons in academic authority), how teachers tend to have an imbalance of power (lording their prejudices and assumptions) and how often refugee children greatly struggle with their own identity and belonging in the classroom.
A report funded by the UNCHR explores how the role of language can help Syrian refugees integrate positively, allowing their voices to be heard and giving them the social skills needed to live within their host communities. Language learning improves academic performances and creates a more inclusive and safe classroom for refugee students.
From the National Council of Canadian Muslims, this document offers an expository look at how to help Muslim students adapt, integrate and heal within the classroom of their Canadian hosts. Authored and delivered through the lens of Muslims, this report calls on educators to become implementers of change and healing through listening, understanding and patience.
A very helpful resource for educators to prepare themselves for the integration of Syrian children. This study is extremely beneficial for educators in how to interact with Syrian children and their families, from gestures to cultural taboos. This guide also includes practical applications of how to make the refugee children feel welcome and safe along with building initial relationships with their parents. In addition, the report includes basic ways to communicate with children having little to no English language knowledge.
This is a great resource for School Settlement Workers for their work and approach with Syrian Refugee children.
A list of sports curriculum and activity ideas used in the schools of Ottawa. Newcomers are able to integrate through sports which help them connect with their school mates, learn the English language and enable physical health. Sports can be implemented at the school, during recesses or conducted through community centres.
The Children and Youth in Challenging Contexts Network (CYCC) has created a series of videos, event listings and resources for how to integrate Syrian youth in their communities, schools and work places. The site includes education sheets for educators on supporting refugee children and youth while supporting the development of involving community leaders (e.g. from the Mosque, community, etc.) for their acculturation. The CYCC has created community events where people from public and private sectors come together to learn, listen and understand integration from a Syrian perspective. Their model can be followed in almost any community and would help assist Syrian youth and their acculturation process.
Conducted in Turkey at a large Syrian refugee camp, children from the ages of 7-12 volunteered to participate in this study which used a variety of art therapies to treat the children: music, movement and art. Post assessment results from the study showed that these forms of art therapy greatly reduced PTSD, depression and anxiety among the participants. Art therapy can be an effective tool within the classroom to help students express their own thoughts and cope with trauma.
UNICEF has collated and provided a free, downloadable education pack for both students (age 7 and up) and teachers to help understand the potential discussions surrounding the Syrian crisis. The education pack enables an understanding of how to be culturally sensitive and integrative for Syrian refugee children within school, in and among the classroom.
This Canadian website offers educators resources on how to educate younger learners with little to no English language proficiency or formal schooling practices. The site also includes materials for how to interact and build relationships with parents who have strong attachments to their young children.
The Surrey Welcoming Communities Project offers an exhaustive list of myths surrounding refugees and breaks those myths by offering historical data and current assessment of the Syrian crisis. Towards the end of the document are a list of in-depth resources for educators to help children cope with trauma through art, music and play.
UNICEF’s website offers a large variety of resources for teachers in educating their classroom on the Syrian crisis. In addition, the site provides downloadable magazines suited for younger learners which educate them on other children around the world in hostile situations.
Produced by English teachers for English teachers, this handbook is a useful guide for creating diverse learning environments within the classroom and within the education sector. The quality of education for English learners can be greatly enriched when unique methods are applied. Teaching is not prescriptive, as this guide indicates, but it is malleable and needs diversity in order to acheive the success of learners.
The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Association of Ontario has created a community blog from certified TESL teachers in the Ontario region. This is a helpful resource for educators as it documents promising practices, proposes non-traditional methods for teaching English, and provides personal experiences of educators through an honest lens.
Ministry of Advanced Education of BC has created a section on their site for adults who wish to advance their adult education. This would be a great resource to pass along to parents of children who are ready for a furthered education.
The Care for Newcomer Children Canada guide provides a historical examination on the Syrian conflict and the current status of Syrian family integration within Canada. This report exposes cultural norms and offers a variety of resources to connect with Syrian parents and their children.
This site offers many stories from immigrant and refugee youths that have integrated in Vancouver, BC. Stories about their integration, fears, experiences, and successes are great tools for helping educators understand the struggle of immigrant and refugee students.
Global Affairs Canada offers an overview of Syrian culture, history, religions, family dynamics and much more surrounding the people from Syria.
This site offers another cultural overview of Syrian Refugees, their cultural norms, belief systems, family practices and perceptions of the world around them. This is a very helpful resource for cultural sensitivity awareness.
Compiled by the Government of Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Department, this report includes the demographics of refugees coming to Canada, the Syrian communities that have been established all over Canada, the ethnic groups of refugees and much more helpful information to provide a comprehensive understanding of Syrian newcomers.
A Canadian NGO specifically working for and with children from war-torn countries (i.e. Syria, Sudan, etc.). Good stories and insight to the ongoing crisis for children and the lack of educational resources.
Created by the Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Services Agency (AMSSA), this informational sheet breaks down the challenges that newcomer youth are facing as they settle into BC. With 34% of newcomers under the age of 25, this sheet illuminates ways to help newcomer youth in their inter-generational conflicts, in their adjustment to new school structures, in their support of handling peer pressure, and adjusting to their new Canadian home.
A recent research article which exposes how climate change can affect the health of migrants who have fled ecological hardship. The article not only addresses physical climate changes but cultural changes as well. A great resource and fresh perspective on how change greatly affects the health and well-being of migrants. | 2019-04-22T08:30:46 | https://virrt.ca/education/resources |
Don McGraw called from my former hometown in Teaneck, NJ. It was nice of him to call with advice on how to overcome the allergic reaction I got from the adhesive tape after my surgery. He and I reminisced about the old remotes at CBS and he reminded me that one time during the 1986 conventions in San Francisco, Bob Wussler, who was the President at that time, (until his appearance on TV before congress), had invited Lonnie, that affable and lovable man that could put the shine on his face on your shoes.
As the story goes, Bob had a stand set up for him, and all the networks covered him as an interest piece.
Lonnie got more votes than the politicians that year. A nice story, from a very nice man. | 2019-04-23T20:18:22 | https://blog.cbsretirees.com/2002/08/don-mcgraw-called-from-my-former.htm |
The purpose of this qualification is to ensure that the person who receives bulk milk or cream at a dairy reception facility can monitor the acceptability of bulk raw milk or cream and receive it into the processing system, thereby contributing to the quality assurance of dairy products. Bulk raw milk or cream is the main raw material for all dairy products. It is therefore of the utmost importance that this bulk milk or cream is of good quality to ensure that final products are also of good quality and are safe for human consumption. This qualification provides the backbone to any career opportunities within the dairy manufacturing environment.
A person acquiring this qualification will be able to take samples of bulk milk or cream at a dairy reception facility and determine the quality of the raw milk or cream. By evaluating the results of the determinations, he/she will be able to determine whether the milk or cream is suitable for intake. On acceptance, he/she will be able to receive, store and maintain the raw milk or cream for processing and manufacturing of dairy or dairy containing products. Portable competencies such as cleaning and sanitising of the reception system will also be obtained. The person will be able to apply all relevant personal safety and food safety practices during the performance of his/her tasks.
This qualification will allow a person to have access to education, training and career paths within the dairy industry, ensuring learning mobility and progression on the framework through articulation with other qualifications. This qualification will enhance the social, economic and personal development of the learner, as well as the sustainability and productivity of the dairy industry. The qualification will accelerate the redress of past unfair discrimination in education, training and employment opportunities.
This qualification reflects the workplace-based needs of the dairy industry that is expressed by employers and employees, both now and for the future. Typical learners will be new entrants to the dairy manufacturing industry, or persons who are currently working in a raw milk or cream handling and storing environment who have not received any formal recognition for their skills and knowledge.
This qualification is a reviewed and updated version of the similar qualification developed by the dairy industry in 1990 as a result of the demand in the dairy industry for national recognition for milk or cream reception personnel, being the backbone of the dairy industry. This former qualification in milk reception was registered with Department of Labour from 1990-1998, where after it was registered on the NQF as an integral part of the interim registered dairy qualifications on Level 4. The first version of the unit standards based National Certificate in Milk and Cream Handling and Storing NQF Level 2 was registered on the NQF in 2001 and this qualification serves as the revised version thereof.
This qualification aims at providing formal recognition for competencies already obtained and will continue to do so by providing recognition for workers in the dairy industry, specifically milk or cream reception. In addition, this qualification provides the new entrant with the opportunity to obtain competencies in milk and cream reception within the workplace. In this way, value is added to workers` employability and competence and the sustainability of the dairy industry is improved.
This qualification provides the learner with competencies to be employed within the dairy industry, but also gives the learner the flexibility to pursue different careers in the dairy sector, as well as in other food industries. The range of electives will allow the individual to pursue a career within a milk reception, laboratory, quality assurance and dairy manufacturing environment. Skilled workers are one of the key players in better manufacturing standards and productivity, which may increase business prosperity. This qualification will assist in social and economic transformation.
The secondary focus of the qualification is on food safety and personal safety and therefore this qualification will contribute to the establishment of workplace competencies that will ensure safe working practices and food products that are healthy and safe for human consumption.
Communication, Physical Science and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1.
This qualification may be achieved in part or completely through the recognition of prior learning, which includes formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience.
All fundamental unit standards are compulsory; 36 credits.
All core unit standards are compulsory; 64 credits.
A minimum of 25 credits should be chosen from the elective component.
A total of 125 is required to obtain this qualification.
1. Maintain and apply good manufacturing practices in a raw milk or cream handling and storing environment.
2. Receive and store raw milk or cream in a silo at a milk reception facility.
3. Analyse and evaluate the quality of raw milk or cream for intake at milk reception.
Problem solving during milk or cream reception and laboratory analysis.
Receive and store raw milk or cream in a silo at a milk reception facility.
Analyse and evaluate the quality of raw milk or cream for intake at milk reception.
Applying team-work during cleaning and sanitising, milk or cream reception and laboratory analysis.
Co-ordinating one`s work with that of others in the direct surrounding area.
Maintain and apply good manufacturing practices in a raw milk or cream handling and storing environment.
Keeping records of milk or cream reception and sample analysis.
Analysing samples and evaluating the results.
Keeping records and noting results.
Applying good manufacturing practices during raw milk or cream reception.
Receiving and storing raw milk or cream.
Analysing raw milk or cream.
Knowledge and comprehension regarding personal safety practices in a raw milk and cream handling and storing environment are applied according to standard operating procedures and safety requirements.
Personal health, hygiene and presentation in a dairy processing environment are maintained according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Knowledge and comprehension of the effect of micro-organisms on personal health, hygiene and dairy product safety are applied according to standard dairy microbiology principles.
Milk or cream reception equipment and surfaces are cleaned and sanitised manually and according to standard operating procedures.
An understanding of the application of good manufacturing practices in a food safety system is demonstrated according to standard food safety principles.
Knowledge and comprehension of dairy terminology, equipment and systems are applied according to standard dairy principles.
Knowledge and comprehension of heating and cooling media in a milk reception facility are applied according to standard dairy principles.
Knowledge and comprehension of the nature of milk and its transformation into commercial dairy products are applied according to standard dairy principles.
Raw milk or cream is received and stored in a silo at a milk reception facility according to standard operating procedures.
A dairy reception facility is cleaned and sanitised using an automated cleaning in-place system and according to standard operating procedures.
A milk or cream sample is taken according to standard operating procedures.
Food laboratory safety is maintained according to standard laboratory procedures.
The quality of raw milk is analysed and evaluated in terms of its protein stability as indicated by the alizarol test.
The quality of raw milk is analysed and evaluated in terms of its antibiotics content.
The quality of a dairy product is analysed and evaluated in terms of its fat content, as indicated by the Gerber or Babcock fat determination method.
The quality of a food product is analysed and evaluated in terms of its pH.
The temperature of raw milk or cream is analysed and evaluated according to quality control procedures.
The applied competence (practical, foundational and reflexive competencies) of this qualification will be achieved if a learner is able to evaluate the quality of raw milk or cream and receive, store and maintain raw milk or cream for processing and manufacturing of dairy or dairy containing products.
The identifying and solving of problems, team work, organising one-self, the using of applied science, the implication of actions and reactions in the world as a set of related systems must be assessed during any combination of practical, foundational and reflexive competencies demonstrated. Assessment methods and tools must be designed to determine the whole person development and integration of applied knowledge and skills.
The receiving and storing of milk or cream, representative sample taking, cleaning and sanitising and quality assuring the raw milk or cream by means of laboratory tests can be assessed in one application.
With regards to vocational training and education, most of these countries implement decentralised and market-orientated programmes, both in technical and commercial training.
In Europe in general, the Society of Dairy Technology (SDT) in the United Kingdom in conjunction with the European Dairy Technology Diploma Holders Association (AEDIL) and the Dairy Industry Association (DIAL) worked together to formulate a pan-European initiative to issue Vocational Education Passports giving details of the holder's qualifications and experience in the dairy field. This was designed to assist both employers and employees. In Europe, it facilitates the movement of labour from one country to another, which is of increasing importance as dairy companies consolidate.
In the dual system, the vocational schools complement the training received in a company. Trainees attend a part-time vocational school one or two days a week for three years. The schools teach general subjects and theories that are easier understood in the classroom than at work. Usually about 40% of the school work is in basic academic subjects such as languages, mathematics and sciences and about 60% in subjects directly related to the chosen profession. Performance is assessed in an exam and documented by a certificate issued mostly by the chamber of industry and commerce.
This school offers courses lasting one to three years. These can be part of an apprenticeship or even replace an apprenticeship entirely.
This school admits students with an intermediate school certificate. Courses cover theoretical instruction as well as training workshops and on-the-job training. They generally last two years and qualify participants for the specialised college (Fachhochshule).
On-the-job training (apprenticeships), last between two and three and a half years, depending on the complexity of the occupation. During this period, the apprentice earns a training allowance. The professional requirements that have to be learned during the vocational training are spelled out in training regulations. Based on proposals from the business associations and trade unions, these regulations are regularly revised and updated. The training concludes with an examination conducted by a board of examiners, generally organised by the local chamber of industry and commerce. On the board of examiners are representatives of employers as well as vocational school teachers.
Although no company is obliged to provide training, over 500 000 firms in all branches of the economy, including the independent professions and the public service, provide vocational training. Larger enterprises have their own training workshops, but smaller firms train their apprentices right on the job. Very specialised firms pool their resources and send their apprentices to inter-company training centres in order to broaden their vocational skills.
The above system therefore compares well with the NQF based education and training system of our country.
Higher education towards Dairy Technology in Germany is presented at state of the art universities, for instance the Technical University of Munich. These courses, however, focus mainly on high level food process engineering and dairy research and development, other than the focus of this South African qualification.
Developing new strategies of milk production and milk processing.
Education and training programmes tailored to disseminate knowledge ad expertise towards milk producers and processing industries.
Institute of National Research in Agriculture (INRA).
Ecole Nationale Sup�rieure Agrinomique de Rennes (ENSAR).
Ecole Nationale Sup�rieure Agrinomique de Toulouse (ENSAT).
Centre National du Machinisme Agricole, du G�nie Rural, des Eaux et des For�ts (CEMAGREF).
University of Renne, specialising in Ultrafiltration and Nanofiltration training.
Centre National Interprofessionnel de l'Economie Laiti�re (CNIEL).
Regional Chamber of Agriculture in Britain.
No specific dairy training programmes in France could be found at the time when this international comparability study was conducted.
A two week short course for managers, production managers, staff, consultants, trainers government officials involved in small-to medium-scale dairy enterprises. The course covers the production of liquid milk products such as pasteurised milk, yoghurts, whey drinks, yoghurt drinks, as well as butter, fresh-, soft-, medium-hard and hard-cheese. It does not include the manufacturing of evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and milk powders, but this can be arranged on request.
A 26 week course for persons who contribute through teaching, training, extension and/or management activities directly or indirectly to the development of the dairy sector. The course covers training and extension, dairy farm management and small-scale milk processing.
> Milk Procurement (Composition and characteristics of milk, milking systems and storage of milk on the farm, milk collection, transport and reception, storage of raw milk at the plant, quality control tests on raw milk, payment of raw milk, cleaning and sanitising, yoghurt production).
> Production of Dairy Products (Pasteurised milk, yoghurts, whey drinks, yoghurt drinks, butter and cheese). It does not include the manufacturing of evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and milk powders, but this can be arranged on request. The programme may be adapted to the specific needs of the participants.
> Business Administration, Marketing and Quality Management (Financial administration of a dairy plant, marketing plans, quality management systems, food safety and hygiene audits, HACCP).
A two week short course for managers, quality assurance managers, marketing managers, quality assurance staff, business administration and marketing staff, consultants, trainers and lecturers active in the dairy sector. Topics cover financial administration of a dairy plant, marketing plans, quality management systems and food safety and hygiene audits.
This course covers dairy and food processing technology, as well as dairy business and management that will prepare candidates for challenging positions in the executive level in the dairy and food industry. In applied research and development, projects are carried out in collaboration with the dairy industry and other partners such as the Swiss Federal Dairy Research Station. Post-formation courses allow professionals to keep up to date evolving knowledge.
A three week course in the theory and practice of cheese manufacturing, including experience sharing with the Swiss cheese industry. Topics include milk quality, cultures, coagulation, cheesemaking process, brining/salting, ripening, storage, cheese types (fresh, quark, cottage, Pasta Filata, Feta, soft, Cheddar, processed, Ricotta, analogues, cheese made from milk of other animals), UHT, ultrafiltration, microfiltration and nanofiltration. Trained cheesemaking experts facilitate the training.
Denmark offers a long line of dairy-related educations. These multi-level educations are made available by the Danish Dairy Board, Dalum Education Centre, the Royal Danish Veterinary and Agricultural University and the Technical University of Denmark.
In Denmark great importance is attached to providing vocational training with an international perspective. Therefore, young Danish students are urged and supported to carry out a trainee period abroad.
Vocational training in Denmark is organised so that practical training and theoretical training alternate. This combination of theoretical training at a vocational school and work experience in a company apply for all vocational educations in Denmark.
The practical part of the education may partly take place in companies outside Denmark (EU and Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein). The content and structure of the dairy educations are laid down by the professional committee in accordance with Danish legislation.
The dairy education takes 3 years-normally with 50 weeks of theoretical training and 106 weeks of practical training. It is possible to complete an education as a qualified dairy operator after 1� years. The dairy operator education consists of 30 weeks of theoretical training and 48 weeks of practical training.
The student can be credited for any relevant education or previous occupation essentially identical to the goals of the educations as dairyman or dairy operator.
Carry out manual and automated operative functions according to current rules and regulations.
Carry out the work in accordance with the quality control and other control systems of the company.
Show insight and understanding related to the environmental conditions of the working area.
Be able to work closely together with other professions.
Obtain qualifications to develop skills through work and in-service training.
For the skilled dairyman the aim is furthermore to combine knowledge of the technical, the microbiological, physical and chemical conditions of dairy products with planning, documentation and quality evaluation of the tasks connected to the manufacturing of dairy products.
Basics (first aid, hygiene, information technology, environmental studies, health, economy, English, physics, chemistry and mathematics)-a total of 16 weeks.
Area studies (knowledge of the trade, dairy production, company organisation and quality consciousness, quality of production and equipment)-a total of 19 weeks.
Special subjects (dairy technology, processing and optional special subjects)-a total of 9 weeks.
Optional subjects-a total of 6 weeks.
Reception of raw material, pasteurisation and standardisation of milk.
Preparation of production machinery for operation.
Operation and regulation of production equipment.
Working with single processes in the production-mainly tasks of handling, cleaning and transport.
Laboratory work and administrative tasks supplementing the work in the production.
The Danish dairy company is responsible for the practical part of the education and also for the period abroad in order to make the international work experience an integrated part of the whole education.
At the end of the trainee period the mentor will be asked to fill out a summary of the work functions which the apprentice has carried out during his/her stay.
Depending on the length of the trainee period it may be necessary for the apprentice to attend a school period at Dalum Education Centre, College of Food and Technology in Denmark. During such periods the apprentice will receive his/her wages from the Danish company.
Although broader in nature, this Danish course covers most of the topics that are addressed in this South African qualification.
The Danish Dairy Training Programme is an offer from the Danish Dairy Board to young dairy industry employees. The training is based on a period of work in a dairy outside Denmark for 3-12 months. The training period is designed to offer experience and insight into dairy production in dairy companies outside Denmark, personal development and improved language skills. These are all valuable qualifications for a young graduate who is applying for work in Denmark or abroad.
Dairy Engineering-Presented by the Technical University of Denmark.
Master of Science in Dairy Technology-A two-year academic programme offered in collaboration between the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University and the Technical University (Denmark) and Lund University (Sweden).
Processing Technologist (Dairy Technology)-A two-year education to become a processing technologist, available from Dalum Education Centre.
A lot of the dairy training offered by Sweden is done in collaboration with Denmark. Up till 2004, Sweden did not have any programmes specifically targeting the dairy sector. A number of Swedish dairy manufacturing industries have recognised the need for training their employees, and have since started to formalise specific dairy training programmes. None of these could, however, be found at the time when this international comparability study was conducted.
Also, no specific dairy training programmes in the United States of America could be found at the time when this international comparability study was conducted.
With regards to Africa, South Africa is by far the leading dairy producing country. Evidence was found of in-house dairy training courses presented in countries like Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Kenya, Lesotho and Swaziland, however, these are mostly initiated and funded by South African dairy manufacturing organisations and research facilities, as well as by international stakeholders like the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). Independent African comparable courses could not be found.
England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This is an entry-level qualification intended for new employees working under close supervision. It recognises the ability to apply on-the-job skills within defined areas of responsibility. The qualification is structured on compulsory industry generics, a limited elective selection for enterprise specifics, and a set of broader electives covering operations, service and storage roles as well as foundation knowledge in food safety and good manufacturing practices. The design is modelled on the Certificate I in Food Processing from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Food safety and quality assurance.
Manual and automated cleaning and sanitising.
Thus, part of the New Zealand qualification compares well with this South African qualification, although the South African qualification has a much stronger focus on milk reception and product analytical skills. On the other hand, the New Zealand qualification has a stronger focus on packaging, supply chain and maintenance skills than its South African counterpart.
National Certificate in Dairy Manufacturing (Process Skills) Level 3, with strands in Processing and Supply Chain (and with optional strands in Performance Improvement and Product Safety).
National Certificate in Dairy Manufacturing (Technology) Level 3, with an optional strand in Process Improvement.
It therefore seems as if most of the New Zealand qualifications have combined the skills of milk reception, dairy primary processing, dairy laboratory analysis and dairy product manufacturing into a single qualification with the aim at specific job descriptions. On the other hand, the South African model allows for four different, much more detailed and custom-made qualifications, which focus on the required skills, rather than on the job-description.
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) contains a qualification (Certificate II) in Food Processing, which consists of core, specialist and optional units. The core component focuses on mathematics, communication, food safety, occupational health and safety and quality assurance.
Working with temperature controlled stock.
Clearly the above-mentioned qualifications do not focus entirely on milk and cream reception and storage, but provides a broader option on Level 2 and 3. Optional units around quality, good manufacturing practices and problem solving compares well with this South African qualification.
On the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, a wide range of vocational qualifications (VQs) are accredited. These qualifications range from broad-based VQs to specialist qualifications designed for a particular sector. In partnership with the Learning and Skill Council (LSC) and the Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA), the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in England has a remit to extend the take-up of VQs. In line with the more flexible school curriculum, this included their use by more 14 to 19-year olds.
National vocational qualifications (NVQs) are work-related, competence-based qualifications. They reflect the skills and knowledge needed to do a job effectively, and show that a candidate is competent in the area of work the NVQ represents. NVQs are based on national occupational standards, similar to the unit standards applied in South Africa.
In terms of NVQs, dairy processing and manufacturing technology forms part of the City and Guilds Food Manufacturing Qualifications (dairy manufacturing is one of the specialised routes), which replace the former NVQ in Food and Drink Manufacturing Operations on Levels 1-3. The structure of the qualifications will be in the form of an award (1 unit), certificate (2 units) and diploma (3 units) for both Levels 2 and 3. This will mean that employers who may not want their working candidates in college for too long will be able to offer a VQ possibly as a short course (e.g. the certificate route) which underpins the NVQ.
Principles of working in food manufacturing and workplace safety.
Fermented dairy products and ice-cream production.
Liquid milk and dried products production.
Retail operations in food manufacture.
Principles of working in food manufacturing and monitoring food safety.
Control of resource in food manufacture.
Food science and technology in manufacture.
Product design and technology in food manufacture.
Quality assurance in food manufacture.
The City and Guilds qualifications on both Levels 2 and 3 focus more or less on the same areas, although the qualifications on Level 3 provides an extra focus on monitoring and control procedures, as well as on quality assurance. Although some overlap exists between the United Kingdom and South African qualifications with regard to quality control, none of the mentioned NVQs provide access to training in milk and cream handling and storing.
The Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) provide a qualification in Food Manufacture (Production Control Skills) on Level 2. It consists of mandatory units around food safety and occupational health and safety, as well as optional units.
Quality control and quality assurance.
Manual cleaning and cleaning-in-place (CIP).
Clearly the Scottish qualification has a major different focus than this South African qualification.
While focusing specifically on bulk milk and/or cream handling and storage, this South African qualification covers the generic food handling and processing competencies contained in the qualifications listed above. All mentioned countries, with their strong agricultural and dairy farming sectors can be regarded as leaders in the field. This means therefore that this qualification, because of its similarity to those mentioned above, can be regarded as of good standard, comparable with the best provided elsewhere.
ID 50024: National Certificate: Dairy Primary Processing, NQF Level 3.
ID 50305: National Certificate: Food Laboratory Analysis, NQF Level 3.
The first Exit Level Outcome of this qualification provides possible horizontal articulation into other NQF Level 2 Food qualifications.
Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA, or by another ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA`s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
The applicant should have a similar qualification to this one at NQF Level 3 or higher, with a minimum of 12 months field experience.
This qualification replaces qualification 50083, "National Certificate: Milk and Cream Handling and Storing", Level 2, 120 credits. | 2019-04-18T10:52:30 | http://allqs.saqa.org.za/showQualification.php?id=74229 |
Attend a one hour consultation.
You should schedule your consultation sometime during your final semester in the program, preferably after completion of all other authentic teaching tasks, thus allowing it to serve as a capstone event.
If you are teaching or serving as a Teaching Assistant, you should feel free to videotape your class. Be sure to have students sign the video release form, which is available on the left side of the page (under "Related Links").
If you have not and probably will not teach during your graduate career at Georgetown, we have listed below other teaching venues for you to arrange an audience. You are responsible for arranging your own session, including recruiting an audience and securing a location for your session. In such situations, however, you ought to nevertheless approach the experience as though you were teaching an actual class during a traditional semester.
For those of you unfamiliar with video recording, editing, or uploading, we strongly recommend that you make use of the Gelardin New Media Center’s services. They are able to check out cameras, train you in their usage, as well as assist in editing and uploading videos.
After submitting an email to share your video and other materials, the AT Program Assistant will set up a video consultation between you and a CNDLS reviewer. Note: If you are graduating, you need to have completed your video consultation before that semester’s scheduled deadline (see Submission Schedule). During your consultation, you and an experienced faculty or staff member will view portions of the video together and discuss specific and descriptive feedback based on the teaching goals articulated in the form, delivery, and classroom interaction. Your consultation will also be an opportunity for you to ask particular questions that you have.
4. Teaching a high school course during the school year or over the summer. Please make sure the students sign the release form on the left side of the page (under "Related Links").
Please see our "Resources" page for creative lecture and discussion ideas. | 2019-04-20T16:46:37 | https://cndls.georgetown.edu/atprogram/tasks/3/ |
Our Christmas tree is enchanting: brilliant blooms of rainbow light, and here and there a suspended memento of old times, in the shape of a ceramic snowman or a glass reindeer.
I have, however, paid endless homage to the tree since its recent retrieval from the cupboard, seeing it as I do for weeks on end. Each year its sparkle and glow seems to fade into the background, its very appearance becoming almost commonplace after a while, and this season was no exception.
That would not do at all, I suddenly said to myself the other day; so I fetched my heavy jacket, stepped outside, crunched through the unbroken snow to the back porch, and looked into my own kitchen as a sort of very unusual passer-by.
It worked wonders. I viewed the tree from afar, as a cold, colour-starved outsider in a drab December scene.
I was drawn to admire its decorative qualities and fine attire of baubles and tinsel, and was thoroughly struck by how much I should like to have such a tree, by the fact that it was my very own and by the regrettable truth that in recent days I had hardly paused to glance at it.
I highly recommend the passer-by method of seeing one's own life; but in such snow-shrouded times a thick layer of clothing is advised.
I love looking at my little cottage with an inquisitive stranger's eyes. In fact, looking at anything from a new perspective changes everything, doesn't it? Lovely thought-provoking post, as usual.
Texican, I don't want to take the tree down at all. It only takes a day or two to get used to not having it around but it's still nicer not to have to dismantle it... I might leave it up for a while longer.
I didn't even know there was a name for what I did. I thought it was some sort of disorder ;) Just joking. But still, when you're looking in your own windows, you do tend to wonder what the neighbours think! | 2019-04-24T22:12:59 | http://www.crumbcorner.com/2009/01/passer-by-method.html |
All materials (hard copies) need to be sent directly to International Students Office!
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Our very own living saint, Sister Angela will be moving on from OMC after July. Her plan is to return to the ‘Mother House’ of her order in Michigan.
We will have a reception in her honor, downstairs in Serra Hall following the 11:00a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 6th. All are welcome! Everyone is invited and encouraged to join us at Mass and at the reception to show our appreciation for the many blessings Sr. Angela has brought to our parish.
In appreciation of Sister Angela’s dedicated ministry here at Our Mother of Confidence we would like to make it possible for her to realize a long-time dream to make a Pilgrimage to Lourdes.
If you would like to help with this endeavor, please make checks payable to Sr. Angela Meram. In the memo field of your check please write: “For Trip to Lourdes” in order for sister to benefit directly from your contribution.
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The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) hosted its third annual National Sustainable Energy Community Event on Saturday (08 September 2018) in Athlone Institute of Technology.
For many students, first year in college means moving out of the family home, taking responsibility for your personal finances, and managing household bills for the first time.
Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten TD, has announced €8 million in Government funding to support 45 innovative energy projects in companies and research institutions across Ireland.
The Monasterboice Inn has recently extended its premises by 25%, while at the same time reducing energy costs with support from SEAI.
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten T.D. has launched a new scheme to support domestic solar panel customers.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) will inspect 120 tyre retailers across Ireland this summer to ensure compliance with the EU Tyre Labelling Regulation.
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Huo, D., Wang, D., Yang, Q., Si, C., Liu, Q., Li, B., and Zhang, F. (2018). "Enzymatic saccharification of eucalyptus chips with a pretreatment process using NH4Cl," BioRes. 13(3), 6332-6340.
NH4Cl was used to optimize the pretreatment conditions for biomass pretreatment to improve enzymatic saccharification and hemicellulose degradation of eucalyptus chips. After pretreatment, the solid substrate (SS) and pretreatment liquor (PL) were characterized, and the SS was enzymatically hydrolyzed to detect the conversion yield of cellulose (CYC). For the pretreatment using NH4Cl, the removal rate of hemicellulose reached up to 100% in some cases, but a great proportion of cellulose remained in the SS. The optimized conditions for pretreatment using NH4Cl were 0.3 M NH4Cl at 200 °C for 25 min. A comprehensive evaluation found that the most suitable severity parameter for pretreatment and enzymatic saccharification was 4.5, although a higher severity parameter could increase the CYC. XRD and FTIR analysis showed that the pretreatment had little influence on the cellulose crystalline region, and the lignin was well-retained in the pretreatment process.
The chloride salt NH4Cl dissolves easily in water to form a weakly acidic solution, and the acidity can be increased by heating. Kang et al. (2013a) pretreated Miscanthus straw using NH4Cl to investigate xylan hydrolysis. The results show that the xylan in the raw material can be completely hydrolyzed when 2% NH4Cl is used at 185 °C for 15 min (Kang et al. 2013a,b), which demonstrates that NH4Cl has strong degradation effects on hemicellulose and can be used as a pretreatment for biomass conversion. Moreover, the PL, being rich in carbohydrates and NH4Cl, is an excellent liquid fertilizer and has little influence on the environment.
In this study, milled eucalyptus chips were pretreated using NH4Cl to explore the degradation of cellulose and hemicellulose, and the obtained SS was hydrolyzed using enzymes to calculate the CYC.
Eucalyptus chips provided by Jingui Paper Co. Ltd. (Guangxi, China) were milled and screened to obtain a fraction of 40 mesh to 60 mesh. Cellulase (Celluclast 1.5 L, 50.97 FPU/mL) and β-glucosidase (Novozyme 188, 1290.69 CBU/mL) were obtained from Novozymes (Beijing, China). All other reagents used were of analytical grade and purchased from Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Co. (Shanghai, China).
The pretreatment process was performed in custom-built tubular 316-L stainless steel reactors 45 mL in capacity. The eucalyptus powder was placed in the reaction kettle with a solid-to-liquid ratio (NH4Cl solution) of 1:6. NH4Cl concentration, pretreatment holding time, and pretreatment temperature were controlled in the ranges of 0.05 M to 0.5 M, 5 min to 60 min, and 140 °C to 220 °C, respectively. After pretreatment, the reactor was instantly placed in fluid cool water to terminate the reaction. The solid residue from the reactor was filtered by vacuum filtration to obtain the PL and the SS.
The components of the raw material and the SS were analyzed according to the NREL LAP method (Sluiter et al. 2008). The components of the raw material were as follows: 47.86% glucan, 15.50% xylan, 1.03% arabinan, and 29.15% lignin. The SS yield was designated as the mass ratio of the SS to that of the raw material.
The SS was diluted with a buffer solution (0.1 M sodium acetate and 0.1 M acetic acid, pH 4.8) to keep the concentration at 2.5% (all based on the oven dried SS, o.d.). Then, 30 FPU/g of cellulase, 37.5 CBU/g of β-glucosidase, and three drops of ethyl acetate were added to the diluted substrate. The hydrolysis process was conducted in a cultivation shaker for 48 h at 50 °C, with a rotational speed of 150 rpm. After hydrolysis, the enzymatic slurry was heated for 5 min at 90 °C in a water bath to deactivate the enzymes.
where I002 is the maximum intensity of the (002) lattice diffraction and Iam is the intensity diffraction at 2θ = 18 ° (Segal et al. 1959).
As shown in Table 1, when the pretreatment time was extended, the SS yield clearly declined, and its downtrend changed slowly when the pretreatment time was greater than 30 min, which indicates that most of the degradation reaction was completed in a short time. For the PL, the maximum contents of the xylose and glucose (12.38 mg/mL and 5.65 mg/mL, respectively) emerged when pretreated for 30 min. However, when the pretreatment time was prolonged further, their contents decreased remarkably. Saeman (1945) found that the degradation of hemicellulose is accomplished according to a specific pathway: hemicellulose → oligosaccharides → monosaccharides → degradation byproducts. The sustained increase in the furfural and 5-HMF contents confirmed that some xylose and glucose was dehydrated in the pretreatment process. Especially for glucose, the 5-HMF content was as high as 15.29 mg/mL when pretreated for 60 min. This demonstrated that prolonging the pretreatment time was not conducive for retaining the cellulose in the SS. Correspondingly, the converted glucose mass also decreased. The production of formic acid and acetic acid were mostly related to the hemicellulose. Their contents always increased during the pretreatment, which also explained the increasing hemicellulose degradation in the pretreatment. Based on the above analysis, the optimized pretreatment time was approximately 25 min, where the CYC reached 92.6%. In the meantime, the cellulose loss was at a relatively low level.
As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, when the pretreatment temperature was increased from 140 to 220 °C, the SS yield decreased by 22.4%. Most of the degradation reactions were accomplished at a relatively lower pretreatment temperature, as the SS yield changed little when the pretreatment temperature was above 210 °C. Figure 1 shows that the effects of the pretreatment temperature on hemicellulose degradation were more severe than those on cellulose. As the pretreatment temperature increased towards 220 °C, nearly all of the hemicellulose was destroyed. At that temperature, the cellulose loss was as high as 20.7%. An obvious inflection point emerged where the cellulose loss accelerated when the pretreatment temperature was greater than 190 °C, which indicates that maintaining a lower temperature is beneficial for reserving the cellulose.
Figure 2 shows that the maximum contents of xylose and glucose in the PL occurred at 220 °C. Correspondingly, the CYC was as high as 99.5%. Higher pretreatment temperatures not only resulted in a great amount of cellulose degradation, but also destroyed the crystal structure of cellulose; thus, the CYC was at a very high level. Unlike the glucose and xylose in the PL, when the pretreatment temperature was greater than 200 °C, the increasing trend of the CYC slowed, as the CYC nearly reached the maximum value and was difficult to increase. This demonstrated that higher pretreatment temperature was not beneficial to the CYC, as it not only caused massive hemicellulose degradation, but also resulted in rapid cellulose degradation. Hence, a pretreatment temperature of approximately 200 °C was suitable, and the CYC at this temperature was approximately 90%.
The influence of NH4Cl concentration is shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The NH4Cl concentration had smaller impacts on SS yield and cellulose loss than it did on hemicellulose loss. When the NH4Cl concentration of the pretreatment system increased from 0.1 M to 0.5 M, the SS yield, cellulose loss, and hemicellulose loss increased by 2.5%, 12.3%, and 59.0%, respectively. More than 86% of the hemicellulose in the raw material was degraded when the NH4Cl concentration approached 0.5 M, which indicated that NH4Cl concentration remarkably affected hemicellulose degradation.
As shown in Fig. 4, similar to the trends for pretreatment time and pretreatment temperature, the xylose content in the PL was greater than that of the glucose. When NH4Cl concentration was greater than 0.4 M, the xylose contents changed slightly, while the cellulose loss continuously increased with increasing NH4Cl concentration, which indicates that higher dosages of NH4Cl only caused more cellulose degradation. For the CYC, a noticeable inflection point emerged when 0.3 M NH4Cl was used, which indicates that further increasing the NH4Cl concentration had little influence on the CYC. Thus, the optimal NH4Cl concentration for the pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis was approximately 0.3 M, at which point the CYC reached 85.5%.
The pH values of the pretreatment system were adjusted with HCl and NaOH to determine the effect of pH on the effect of pretreatment of ammonium chloride pretreatment system. The results are shown in Table 2. The generating rates of monosaccharides are accelerated by a low pH, so that amounts of furfural and 5-HMF are generated (Marzialetti et al. 2008). From pH 3 to pH 5, the SS yield, hemicellulose loss, and glucose and xylose contents in the PL changed slightly, which demonstrates that the pretreatment process was mostly affected by the NH4Cl itself, not the pH value. During this process, large amount of ammonium ion in the solution could react with the lignocellulosic materials by the ammonolysis of ester crosslinks of the xylan units and by cleaving the bonds linking between hemicellulose and lignin in LCC at high temperature (Wang et al. 1967). When the pH was less than 3, the major reaction was the hemicellulose hydrolyzed by hydronium ion when more hydrogen ions were present in the solution (similar to the dilute acid pretreatment) in addition to the chloride salts themselves, and more cellulose was degraded and dissolved into the PL. However, a notable influence on the CYC was caused by the pH values, which indicates that both the hydrogen ions and NH4+ had an important role in enzymatic scarification. Overall, it was suitable for the pretreatment when the pH value was adjusted to 4, and the CYC was increased to 92.0%. More importantly, these pH values could be reached using a small number of acids.
The raw material and the SS (pretreated using 0.3 M NH4Cl at 170 °C for 20 min) were detected by FTIR and XRD to explore their microscopic variation. The results are shown in Figs. 6 and 7. The chemical composition for the raw material and the pretreatment SS are shown in Table 3. After pretreated by NH4Cl, most of the hemicellulose was hydrolyzed into the hydrolysate. With the degradation of the hemicellulose, the cellulose obviously increased from 40.39% to 63.29%. The relative content of lignin was increased slightly because of the degradation of hemicellulose and the solution of water extractions.
In Fig. 5, the crystallinities of the raw material and the SS were 51.5% and 63.3%, respectively. In connection with the removal of the amorphous substance of the hemicellulose degradation from the raw material, the SS mostly contained cellulose and lignin, and its crystallinity was obviously higher than that of the raw material. The crystal structure of cellulose was difficult to destroy in the NH4Cl pretreatment process, and only a proportion of amorphous cellulose was degraded. However, the CYC was obviously improved by the pretreatment, which indicated that the crystallinity was not the main factor that impacted the enzymatic hydrolysis process. The spectral assignments of FTIR were given in accordance with previous research (Yang et al. 2007; Zhang et al. 2016b).
In Fig. 6, the band at 3300 cm-1 to 2800 cm-1 was assigned to the stretching of asymmetric and symmetric methyl as well as methylene groups of cellulose, where the absorbance intensity in the SS was clearly stronger than that in the raw material. The band at 1710 cm-1to 1730 cm-1 was the characteristic peak of hemicellulose, and it was assigned to carbonyl stretching in unconjugated ketones and carbonyl groups. The absorbance intensity in the SS was obviously weaker than that in the raw material, which demonstrates that a great amount of the hemicellulose was degraded in pretreatment. The band at 1329 cm-1 was assigned to condensed syringyl and guaiacyl rings, and the band at 1267 cm-1 corresponded to the signal of the guaiacyl ring. The raw material and the SS had strong absorption peaks in these two bands, which indicate that the pretreatment had little influence on lignin.
The NH4Cl concentration, pH value, pretreatment time, and pretreatment temperature strongly affected the enzymatic hydrolysis of eucalyptus chips. In addition, longer pretreatment times and higher pretreatment temperatures were favorable for cellulose degradation, which caused a great amount of 5-HMF and furfural to be generated. NH4Cl concentration had marginal impact on the SS yield and the cellulose degradation. Depending on the pH value, the NH4Cl and hydrogen ions could combine to impact the pretreatment process. Thus, the optimal pretreatment conditions were 0.3 M NH4Cl at 200 °C for 25 min.
The authors are grateful for the financial support of the National Key Research and Development Plan of China (2017YFB0307900), the Open Foundation of Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Y607kb1001, Y607ka1001), the Jiangsu Province Biomass Energy and Materials Laboratory in Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, CAF (JSBEM201811), the State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering in South China University of Technology (201607), and the Project of Tianjin University of Science and Technology “13th Five-Year” Comprehensive Investment Innovation Team, Innovation Foundation for Young Teachers in Tianjin University of Science & Technology (2014CXLG14).
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Article submitted: April 12, 2018; Peer review completed: May 29, 2018; Revised version received: June 29, 2018; Accepted July 1, 2018; Published: July 5, 2018. | 2019-04-20T06:47:55 | https://bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu/resources/enzymatic-saccharification-of-eucalyptus-chips-with-a-pretreatment-process-using-nh4cl/ |
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In order to promote the academic achievement and success of all students and address the holistic needs of children and families living in poverty, we recommend the establishment of Family Engagement/Comprehensive Community in Schools Models in Clarke County Schools with high poverty rates.
This model would include a family support center with a full time coordinator in every high poverty school. These centers would support the wellbeing of parents and families as well as their participation in every facet of their child's education and development from birth to adulthood.
Providing ongoing professional development to staff working with families to understand how to engage fathers and male caregivers within complex and diverse family configurations.
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Expand the adult education, family literacy, and parenting skills components of Early Head Start, Head Start, and other early care and learning programs.
Write a grant for the new federal Reading First Program and supplement the best practices it excludes by partnering with others in the community to offer adult education and family engagement.
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I'm trying to figure out Hyper-V networking, but coming from the VirtualBox/VMWare makes it a bit more tricky as the approach is different: in Hyper-V, the host network connection goes through the virtual switch, whereas in the others this is not the case.
I just set it up quite standard and ran into the issue the virtual machines in Hyper-V have network (and have internet access), but some routing of UDP packages sent by the host OS goes wrong: they get sent to the virtual switch and are not seen by the rest of the network. The strange thing is that TCP access to/from the host from the rest of the network is not an issue, so I'm not sure how to fix this. I will have to check the details, but I was thinking that just getting a PCIe Ethernet card would facilitate the configuration a great deal, as the host could be connected to the physical network, and could have a dedicated card that participates on the virtual switch.
Would this indeed make things simpler?
A PCIe card is quite cheap and for sure it will help performance wise... The idea is that the hosts contains the files and that several Docker containers (which work in Hyper-V) provide additional protocols to access the data (nextcloud, serviio, music server, ...). The point of this is to keep the host OS clean while still supporting different access methods.
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I think if you have multiple VMs getting a network card is a good idea, you may find a 4-port server card for not a lot.
One trick with Hyper-V. I once took a Microsoft course where we worked in pairs. Two students would have 1 Hyper_V hosts each which both ran half of environment and were connected with crossover. Since VM generated MAC addresses were same on both hosts it didn't work since DC wasn't accessible. Took quite some time to troubleshoot that 2 VMs on different hosts had same autogenerated MAC.
It is just a home situation, so the performance of gigabit should suffice; the performance thing is secondary (I also only have two ethernet connections there, so adding more ports to the pc is pointless). There would be multiple VMs, but not that many would be used at the same time. The main reason for adding the second card would be to simplify the network configuration, I really have issues grasping how the vEthernet works on the virtual switch and with a second card I would not have to care about it: card 1 is the access to the physical network, card 2 would bridge to the virtual switch (external) and all should be well. Now, it seems like there is something wrong in the configuration, but only for UDP packages.
Thanks for the heads-up on the mac addresses. I'll keep an eye on them as that could couse issues as well.
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Yes... but I don't have the wall connections for 4 more network cables. There are only two, with one in use. For around 8-9 euro, I can find a single port card.
So I'll have to see how to get it to work; but I have a feeling that getting a second card is the easiest as it at least makes it clear which network interface goes where.
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Just for the fun of it, I decided to plug in the 3C905 pci card. Windows 10 did not recognize it, but apparently has the driver ( https://social.technet.microsoft.com...ows-7-download ) and it works!
At least with this card I can check if there is any point in adding a second network card (if it really makes Hyper-V networking simpler). I plan to reinstall the computer when I figure out how I want it configured, so that would then be the time to get the new nic.
I'm a bit stuck with having to use Hyper-V, as I want to use Docker: Docker runs in Hyper-V. In addition, I want to run a Loxberry; a small home automation thing for Raspberry, which also is provided in Hyper-V images. While it is probably possible to convert this Hyper-V image, it is not possible to run multiple hypervisors with cpu support. So I need to stick with Hyper-V. A shame, as I would love the USB features of e.g. VirtualBox. One of the things I need is a serial port on a virtual client, which with Hyper-V has to go via a named pipe. I found the tools for it, but it is a bit cumbersome. Another thing that would have been nice is a sound card in the virtual client, but also not possible (I know there are ways when connecting a session, but not in a normal server mode).
Standard disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is not official support, just helping out in my free time.
Turns out that Hyper-V Networking (HNV) is one of my specialities. I haven't been on MURC in a while so I just saw this.
Windows 10 uses a special switch called the "Default Switch" when you first install it. This is a simple in-box NAT between the host and VM using WinNAT.
This is especially nice when you want to share your host's VPN with VMs (unless you use Cisco AnyConnect which don't play nice). The VPN adapter on the host can share data with VM's through WinNAT.
If you don't need VPN sharing then default switch may not be what you need. Mainly because WinNAT has some known... issues. It's a long story that I can't go into here. UDP sometimes doesn't work if the packet is too big, it's being fixed in 19H2, I think.
The May 21 patch (tentative date) has a bunch of WinNAT fixes that effect Default Switch and Docker NAT networks. Installing this might fix some of the issues.
Side Note: You can't manage Hyper-V through the Server Manager. You have to use the Hyper-V Manager or the new Windows Admin Center, which will be the Server Manager replacement.
Now, if you want your VMs to have a direct network connection, without going through the host network stack and WinNAT, then you want to create an External switch.
This is a simple L2 switch with very little logic, designed to push tens of Gb of data. There are no known issues with UDP and TCP. This is probably what you want to use.
On to Docker. I know the network side here pretty well too. If you want to run Docker in a VM then you need to enable nested virtualization on that VM. This currently only works on Intel processors with SLAT (Second Level Address Translation), which has been on Intel procs for about a decade now.
If you're running Docker on the Win10 host, the default NAT network also uses WinNAT... which will be better after the May 21 update (date tentative). My suggestion is to use a Transparent Docker network, which, like the Hyper-V external switch scenario, bypasses the host network stack. It's more efficient and has no known issues, allowing the container direct access to the network through a single software layer (vmSwitch).
Native Docker on the host doesn't use Hyper-V, unless you are using a Hyper-V Isolation or a Linux container. The nested virtualization part should be setup automatically in these two cases.
Hopefully that answers all the questions. Feel free to post any additional questions or problems you are running into and I'll answer as best as I can.
Yes, I'm using Linux containers in Docker.
My biggest problem was that udp packages from the host not visible on the physical network, and I had no idea how to change this. I haven't yet gotten back to it, but thought it may be easier to use two NICs to avoid this problem (or may make it worse). I had a standard installation of Docker, which adds a switch called DockerNAT (but I don't remember what type of Hyper-V switch it is) and I had a Linux virtual machine connected to the default Hyper-V switch. It was just my first attempt, but I had the impression the UDP packages were sent to the DockerNAT switch. I need to get back to it and start reconfiguring those virtual switches (and the second NIC) to see if that solves the problem. I may have some questions then, but I already know more on how to configure things so I should first try again.
Is this a stab at me? Or do you have so many questions? Perhaps we can change the M from Matrox (in MURC) to the M from Microsoft?
The best advice I can give you is to create an external switch in Hyper-V and a Transparent network in Docker. Then use those for VMs and containers.
Interacting on social media is highly rated nowadays for company visibility and popularity... Perhaps if you argue it that way, Microsoft may support it?
On topic: I noticed I don't have a free network port there as I forgot about another networked device. There are two other ports that I may patch, but it would get messy and I may need those later. So I'll have to try and manage with a single network card.
Oh, was not intended as a stab at all but that I'd need at least about 80 hours of dedicated time by someone like Jammrock to get a bit up to speed.
Which reminds me. I was chatting IRL with a woman about those language crash courses where you sit in a monastery or somesuch for one or two weeks to learn (or vastly improve) a language. I then got to thinking that it would be great if there was something like that for programming. Not so much to learn to program but to quickly learn a new programming language in a way that builds on what you already know (I have experience with the extinct AS / ASTrac language, VBA and SQL). Most online courses start from scratch but that is not what I am looking for. I don't want it to take ages before I can do with, say, C++ or Java, what I can do with VBA. Anyone know of such a concept?
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The journey matters, but not as much as the destination in the quest for HBCU survival.
His book, his award, his speech, his appearance; everything about this video is what matters most about historically black colleges and universities in the 21st century. A 34-year-old dark skinned HBCU graduate with locs can win a national prize for writing a book that tells an uncomfortable truth about America, in courageous support of his people.
This is what HBCUs are designed to do. Not just to nurture students with faculty and students who look like us, not just to place the academically strong and unprepared in a cauldron that yields an elixir ensuring some measure of racial and political democracy for the nation’s underserved. It’s for this exact moment — when a black person with a degree from a black school receives crossover recognition for the work he intended to do by coming to and leaving that black school — to serve black people.
This is the unspoken discussion of racial pride that spurs the tough conversations about HBCUs vs. PWIs, and the brave actions from black students at PWIs to rally against racial threats and marginalization in space never intended for them. Black people are here to do well by, and to serve black people; because the more of us who forfeit this right inevitably subtract from the freedom-earning formula, that sometimes feels like we’ll never get solved unless all of us are all in.
Every dollar we pay in tuition to a white school, every vote we cast for a candidate who doesn’t address or hold a record on black issues of political import, every second of content we watch which denigrates the black experience, and every minute we spend on social media arguing about our pending destruction at the hands of all of these tools, while shrugging off the potential to do anything about it, seemingly, makes us collectively weaker by the second.
So we relish moments like Kendi’s big win, because some of us, inside, hope that everyone who isn’t “woke” or doesn’t “get it” may perhaps get a glimpse of what “woke” really looks like; when all cultural cylinders of head, heart and hand fire in support of black emancipation.
Kendi, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Kamala Harris, Hadiyah Nicole-Green — nothing about them says diversity. Not their names, not their noses and not their nuances. So when some suggest that the ‘real world’ is one in which black folks accept the charge of perfecting white context of our blackness in order for our potential to be well received by white audiences in industry and in the streets, we with the countering view understand that their ideas are shaped by the same realities which shape our own, but with varying levels of optimism in the prospect of freedom.
Folks like Sage Steele, Ben Carson and others believe that existential affirmation of blackness will only come from our ability to subjugate that blackness to our American-ness. The alternative? That Americanness, at least where we live, work, play and praise God, only matters when blackness is given the space to flourish in all forms, by our own terms, in our own spaces, and on our time and dime.
If you’re wondering why politics have taken over our boards and presidents’ offices, why alumni aren’t giving back in greater numbers, why campuses are closing and dozens more are set to close in the next 3–5 years, and why the first black president could not even force himself to support HBCUs beyond symbolic speeches and appearances, it’s because we’ve lost the ability to channel the fire of flourishing within our graduates. We let too many of them leave dissatisfied with the HBCU experience, searching to attach their ethnic loyalty to a fraternity or sorority, a church, or some other cultural staple as an outlet for their blackness that they can’t express anywhere else.
More than that, we’ve completely warped the public definition of black flourishing within the HBCU context, and allowed it to be replaced by individual notions of success. If one person makes it, that’s black excellence; but the institutions designed to hew black excellence from ‘black maybe’ are designated as outdated, inferior, irrelevant, racial relics.
And to compound it, we’ve in the last 30 years begun celebrating mirages of black flourishing. It is not homecoming, or the battle of the bands. It is not the Mannequin Challenge, and not the dozens of HBCU Twitter accounts chronicling the lewd confessions, selfies, suits and hashtags of a black millennial generation deserving of an identity shaped by strong and authentic racial politics.
It’s not the HBCU websites which avoid substantive critique of a culture that is uniquely in crisis, or even the HBCU presidents and advocates and chancellors who know there is a crisis, and are too politically immersed or socially afraid to do more than shrink from what the crisis requires.
Black flourishing is telling the truth, without regard for earnings or acclaim or white acceptance. And that even if those things come, they are received as a bonus to the original objective of spreading the good news of emancipation.
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This modern kindergarten is a sleek example of thoughtful and conscientious design. Conceptualized as a place that encourages green living and creative pedagogy, many features are environmentally friendly while inspiring children to be active. Without elevators, for example, children climb a series of staircases and ramps to navigate the building. The Dragen Children’s House only requires a small amount of energy, uses solar energy to heat their water, and incorporates a heat recovery system to minimize energy waste.
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Zarf Updates: Prince of Persia (2008) -- legacy?
For what it's worth, I did try jumping off a cliff when I played it. The game doesn't let you. All the cliffs develop invisible barriers just for the ending.
Not everything you do in Universal Paperclips is awful. Towards the beginning, you do things like cure cancer and introduce other beneficial technologies. Sure, you have an ulterior motive (where "you" means the player character), but you could in theory play up to that point and stop. But you (the player) don't, because you want to see the story, and that's clearly not how the story goes. It would be as illegitimate as refusing to cooperate with PoP's ending, or rejoining the party early in A Change in the Weather.
Also, Donut County basically does a PoP08 ending (using game mechanics to cause the player to choose to do something bad), but it's at the very beginning.
Of course, an equally valid reading of Soma is that you get the good ending. The bad ending is for somebody else who shares your memories. That is the paradox the game wants to tickle our minds with.
I should have thought of Trinity! I've always thought that it failed to hold together as an ending, but it was certainly trying something in this area.
Donut Country is, as you say, a similar trick at the beginning. Excellent point. I guess that's a third category of use -- distinct from "in the middle" horror games, and "at the end" PoP 2008.
> All the cliffs develop invisible barriers just for the ending.
It wouldn't necessarily be suicide, now that I think about it. The Temple plain has one cliff-edge that overlooks the "outside world". It would take a very small change to provide a gauntlet-grind track down the cliff face. Fade to black partway down and you've got a perfectly functional "go home" ending choice.
As for Soma, I think it's just a misstep that the ending is ambiguous in that way. As I said in my post, they should have distanced the final cut-scene in some way to make it clear that it wasn't you.
Gauntlet IV had an RPG mode. You explore 5 castles, each with 10 floors, and the last floor of each castle has a boss fight with a dragon. You can complete the first 4 castles in any order, but you need to defeat the first 4 dragons before you can enter the fifth castle.
This wasn't a narrative game in any sense, but it had a premise given to you in text at the start. It was a pretty tired trope: There are 5 mysterious castles, presumably filled with untold dangers, but also untold treasures! Many heroes have entered, but none have ever returned! Will you be the first to succeed where others have failed?
So you play through the game, and finally have the boss fight with the final dragon. As he dies, he thanks you for releasing him from the curse he interited, which is now being passed onto you.
You then get one final short piece of gameplay, in which you are still in the same room, except you are now controlling a dragon. An adventurer approaches, and you are able to use breath attacks to fry him until he is dead. Then the game ends.
Totally blew my frickin' mind at the time.
Nifty. The ending of Shadow of the Colossus touches on this idea too.
Sorry to be off-topic (again) but I think this is interesting: as I understand it, Soma's ending is not really ambiguous. The point is that the entire question of whether it is "you" or somebody else that get the happy ending is meaningless. If the mind of person A can be copied, then every copy can claim to be the "real" A, and they will all be right. Philosophers such as Derek Parfit have written thousands of pages on this subject, and it seems obvious to me that Soma is at least in part inspired by this philosophical debate.
Sure, we agree about this. But Soma consistently offers you a single viewpoint at any given time; it never switches between two live copies or gives you the option of which to play. The whole impact of the ending is muted if you take the post-credits scene as "I experienced this". They should have picked one, and since this is a horror game -- philosophical horror -- there's no question which they should have stuck with.
Undertale winds up being like this since most players saved the genocide ending for last. Even if they didn't, completing the game that way stays with you. Literally; it brands your hard drive so that the game always remembers, even if you reinstall.
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Beijing Book Fair 2012 Here We Come!
We are so excited to be a part of the Beijing Book Fair for 2012!! This year it is being held at the 19th Beijing International Book Fair will be held at the China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) from August 29 to September 2, 2012. The exhibition area will cover 53,600 square meters, and the Netherlands will take part as the Country of Honor.
Our books My Super Single Mum, My Two Super Dads and My Super Groovy Gran will be a part of the children’s book zone. The fair will this year expand on last year’s innovative Digital Publishing Zone and will continue to run the Children’s Book, Cartoons & Animation Zone, Periodical Zone, Publishing on Demand Zone and the Rights Center.
This is an exciting opportunity for us as the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) has clearly become an important fair to be seen at, particularly if wishing to break ground in the Asia marketplace. We can’t wait to see what happens and share any wonderful outcomes with you.
This entry was posted in Books, Media and tagged Beijing International Book Fair 2012, children's books, my super family, My Super Groovy Gran, My Super Single Mum, My Two Super Dads. Bookmark the permalink. | 2019-04-22T12:07:18 | http://bronnysbooks.com/beijing-book-fair-2012-here-we-come/ |
Various studies of high-impact learning in higher education point to innovations in multidisciplinary, problem-based, experiential learning as some of the best ways to prepare students to meet the challenges of living and working in the 21st century.
You are invited to join one of the informal, exploratory discussion about how we might find synergies among our various disciplines and professional areas to provide more such learning opportunities for our students (whether undergraduate, graduate, or non-degree-seeking).
Short articles will be provided in advance of the discussions for anyone who wants them, but no preparation is necessary. To RSVP, please reply to askfdc@webster.edu. | 2019-04-25T23:52:48 | http://news.webster.edu/employee/2018/discussions-on-innovative-learning.html |
Specific heat and thermal conductivity are important property of building materials which are used for thermal evaluation of building constructions. Implication of these variations in thermal conductivity is significant in terms of commercial profile of the insulations and also in terms of calculating energy saving in large scale use of that specific insulation. Thus it is important to know which of the measuring instrument for thermal conductivity can produce relatively accurate and representative result. In this thesis thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity for three types of building material (cement, Gypsum and wood) were investigated. It was found the thermal conductivity of those material was varied, (0.062w⁄(m.c)) for wood, (0. 236w⁄(m.c)) for gypsum and (0.158w⁄(m.c)) for cement which reveals that wood has small thermal conductive compared to that of the other two samples. While the specific heat capacity calculated for wood is (2611.34 ( j)⁄(Kg.k)) gypsums was equal to(2201.82 j⁄(Kg.k)) and for cement is equal(1147.1 j⁄(Kg.k)). | 2019-04-20T12:15:19 | http://repository.sustech.edu/handle/123456789/22072 |
Recently, the news that "Yuebao second generation" is about to come out has attracted the attention of the industry, and "locks a year's yield of 7%, The idea of "guaranteeing the bottom of the book" is more eye-catching. However, the quick financial reporter confirmed that the so-called second-generation products are actually the special editions of the life-saving "win-win", not the "regular treasure", nor the "Yuebao second generation", but a general insurance for the Yubao users. Financial product.
Coincidentally, Tencent and once again "about the shelf", also chose February 14th, and the Western Valentine's Day is the launch of the fund's fixed investment products. After the holiday, the 7-day annualized rate of return on the Internet financial management, such as Baobao and Licai, declined successively. However, after the first battle of short-term financial management, it also cut into the medium and long-term investment field. In the face of an endless stream of Internet wealth management products, investors also need to fully understand the product information before making investment decisions. Don't just look at the high-yield propaganda and blindly invest.
Enter Alipay's “宵理财” page, “immediately raise 7%”, “continue a full year of high-yield”, “guaranteed guarantee” and other slogans are very eye-catching, but strangely, the entire page Can not find the product manual, the user can not understand what this product is, the product side and the direction of the investment, click on the appointment will only pop up the window to show the appointment success.
can only be seen in the "Activity Rules" small word at the bottom of the page. The "guaranteed guarantee" refers to the security of the investment principal and guarantees a minimum annualized rate of return of 2.5%.
According to the page description, the purchase of this "Yuebao User Exclusive Benefits 2" product needs to be reserved in advance, and must be snapped up in the morning of February 14th. Each user is limited to 2000 copies, each 1000, which is a single investor. The maximum participation limit is 2 million coins. As of last night, more than 1.7 million subscribers were booked.
Alipay confirmed that the net profit of Bao's new products is the special edition of this life's “win-win”, but this is not a “regular treasure”, nor is it “Yuebao second generation”, just a balance-oriented Ordinary insurance wealth management products of Bao users. In fact, last year, a number of insurance companies packaged universal insurance into wealth management products for publicity, frequently using the words “guaranteed guarantee” and “expected annualized rate of return”. According to industry insiders, Alipay is still over-promoting this product and has the meaning of playing the ball. Netizens are obviously not coming to the bottom of the "guarantee minimum annualized rate of 2.5%", because the current one-year fixed interest rate is mostly up to 3.30%. At the same time, the data shows that the investment yield of insurance in 2013 was only 5.04%, which is the highest level in four years. In addition, from the current announcement of the universal insurance settlement rate, the large-scale settlement of the January 2014 universal insurance settlement rate announced by the large-scale and Life Insurance is only 4%. Internet financial supervision is about to be introduced Internet companies have a wave of wealthy product yield competitions that have caused excessive publicity and edge-balling. Last year, Baifa, a wealth management product launched by Baidu United Fund Corporation, was verified by the China Securities Regulatory Commission for propagating 8% of the rate of return. At the beginning of this year, several meters and Tiantian Fund received a notice of rectification from the local CSRC due to over-promotional language. People familiar with the matter said the central bank is working with regulators, securities and insurance regulators to develop strategies to protect customer information from theft or misuse, and to ensure that online investment products fully disclose risks and prohibit illegal financing activities. According to the source, regulators worry that investors are not clear where their money is going, and they also bear the risk of personal information being stolen. However, "the current regulatory goal is not to suppress the field, but to cultivate its healthy development." According to the statement of the "Notice on Strengthening Shadow Supervision Related Issues" (referred to as "No. 107 Document") issued at the end of last year, supervision For the first time, the layer incorporated Internet finance into the shadow category and clarified the centrality of the central bank. "No. 107 Document" pointed out that "there is no clear definition of the main body of supervision, and research is urgently carried out. Among them, third-party wealth management and non-financial institutions, asset securitization, and online financial activities, etc., will be jointly studied and formulated by the relevant departments." Internet giants "Valentine's Day" After WeChat launched Li Caitong against Yu'ebao, Tencent once again "respected" and also chose to launch "Definite Po" on February 14. “Definitely Possession” is actually the China Securities Tengan Value 100 Index-type sponsored securities investment fund. At present, the index base has been listed, and the industry calls it the first Internet stock fund.
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Mahikeng - As Heritage month draws to a close, celebrations continue with the honouring of legends of traditional music and African culture at the South African Traditional Music Achievement (Satma) Awards.
On Friday, all roads led to the awards, to be held at the Mmabatho Convention Centre in the North West Province.
Although underfunded, the Satmas have injected R13 million into the North West economy, according to organizers.
Running in it’s 13th year, the Satmas use a different theme to ensure youth engagement and involvement.
Held under the theme: “Embracing your Heritage”, hundreds of South African traditional music lovers will be entertained by award-winning Musicians Sjava and Afro-pop group Mafikizolo.
In embracing heritage, his Majesty King Hinsta (of the Xhosa Kingdom), Ukhozi FM DJ Khathide Ngobe, Rex Rabanye, Sol Plaatje alongside three other legends from the North West province will also be honoured at the main event taking place on Saturday.
The Star will be reporting live on the red carpet and awards.
To follow the awards, follow @ReporterStar. | 2019-04-19T03:01:37 | https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/satma2018-to-focus-on-embracing-your-heritage-17261812 |
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The other night, I had a strange dream. I was back in college, toting books from classroom to classroom. But in this particular dream, my baby girl was also with me, and I was desperately looking — to no avail — for a private space to nurse her between classes.
The dream reminded me that motherhood often closes certain doors, and is extremely difficult in certain spaces. Its time constraints and responsibilities can make it difficult to pursue certain careers, or to procure certain degrees. But many women want to break down these barriers, and find the means to pursue higher education while still embracing motherhood.
If only it were easier for them to do so. But we've made it nearly impossible for mothers to pursue higher education in the U.S. while their kids are still at home.
At a recent United Nations event, French President Emmanuel Macron suggested that more educated women would not choose to have large families: "Present me the woman who decided, being perfectly educated, to have seven, eight, or nine children," he said.
In response he should have seen coming, highly educated women from around the world posted pictures of their many children, using the hashtag #PostcardsForMacron. The existence of these women does not mean that having seven or eight children is common amongst the world's most educated. But these pictures and stories posit that, in a best-case scenario, women would not have to choose between having children — be that one child or seven — and getting an education. As one Twitter user put it: "Show me a woman who wants to be forced to choose between being educated and having children … Why can't we support women who want to do both?"
I know the challenges of pursuing a career while simultaneously nurturing a family. My daughters make me a better writer. They also make writing a lot harder. Funding my own maternity leave, procuring child care during busy seasons, and trying to figure out a means to return to school at some point are difficulties I've grappled with in just the last few months. Thankfully, technology and increasing opportunities to work from home have made it possible for me to walk this rather difficult path. And I am thankful for the opportunity. But many times, I've been reminded how much easier it would be to do one or the other — pursue a writing career and a grad degree without kids, or enjoy my adorable kids without worrying about work projects and deadlines.
I don't think everyone should have to do both, if they don't want to. Being a stay-at-home parent is a noble vocation, and usually a full-time job. Often, parents have to divide and conquer in order to meet the needs of their families — and that may mean they have fewer educational opportunities. In the Washington, D.C., metro area, child-care costs are often exorbitantly expensive — which means that, unless your salary is significant, the numbers often just don't add up to go back to work, or back to school. But I wonder whether more people would embrace the difficulty if they were empowered to do so through increased societal support.
Support for parents is not just for those who are trying to choose between children and a Ph.D., after all. It is also important for those who already have children and need better opportunities to provide for them. For the single or impoverished parent, continued educational opportunities are incredibly important.
According to U.S. News, more than a quarter of undergraduates — 4.8 million students — are raising a dependent. These people need better support. How could a pro-life, pro-family society help care for these parents? How can we increase access to education for them?
One of the greatest frustrations for a young mom seeking a degree are the numerous barriers of entry for parents, including child care. While an increasing number of colleges and universities offer some form of on-campus daycare, even subsidized child care often comes with a waitlist and a price tag. This year, Congress put more funds toward the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program — which provides government subsidies toward college and university child-care programs — increasing its annual funding $15 million to $50 million. While some say this is only a drop in the bucket compared to students' need, it does present a hopeful increase in awareness of that need.
We also must embrace breastfeeding and make it easier to do in public spaces. While many colleges and universities are working to increase the accessibility of nursing and lactation spaces, there's still work to be done, Robin Hoecker notes for HuffPost: "Despite existing laws requiring lactation spaces and pregnancy accommodations, the vagueness of these statutes, coupled with the grey area of graduate students' status as employees, makes these laws difficult to enforce. This ultimately makes universities less accessible and desirable for women who don't want to, and shouldn't have to, choose between motherhood and academia."
Extra time and flexibility are also an important boon to mothers trying to pursue higher education. Catherine Pakaluk, the woman who started #PostcardsforMacron, noted on Twitter that it took her 12 years to complete graduate school: "While that may be normal in some fields, it's really not normal in economics where 6 years is closer to standard. Grateful for a doctoral committee that let me take my time." Schools should consider setting different standards for undergrad and graduate parents, considering the extra responsibilities they bear.
High fertility rates are not the product of a lack of education. But the two — an education, and multiple children — can often feel mutually exclusive. Many brilliant women out there choose children over a degree, because they see their children as the best investment of their time and talents. Their motherhood is not the result of ignorance — far from it. They've seen the value of life, and embraced it, even if it means fewer educational opportunities.
But if we can help those brilliant women choose both — if they want to do so — we should. Because children are a gift — to the Ph.D. student as well as the stay-at-home mom. | 2019-04-26T06:08:37 | https://theweek.com/articles/803160/women-shouldnt-have-choose-between-motherhood-higher-education |
Will the Jordan River Keep on Flowing?
Massive withdrawals for irrigation, rapid population growth, and a paralyzing regional conflict have drained nearly all the water from this fabled river. A leading Israeli conservationist describes a multinational effort to save the Jordan River.
The River Jordan has flowed freely for thousands of years, its name immortalized in the Hebrew Bible and its lush upper reaches once known as the gates to the Garden of Eden. This summer, however, large sections of this storied river were reduced to a trickle, the water so low that grass fires spread freely across the Jordan Valley between Israel and Jordan. Steadily drained over the past half century to quench the thirst and grow the crops of the people of Israel, Jordan, Syria, and the Palestinian territories, the Jordan River has been dealt a deathblow recently by a severe drought and by yet another tributary dam, this one on the Jordanian-Syrian border.
In recent years, all that saved much of the lower Jordan from becoming a desiccated channel has been the agricultural runoff, raw human sewage, diverted saline spring water, and contaminated wastes from fish farms that have been pumped into it. But now even that effluent barely restores a flow to the Jordan, the river where Jesus Christ was baptized and which has long been a vital stopover on the migratory pathway of tens of millions of birds en route between Europe and Africa.
The degradation highlights the failure of the governments of Israel, Jordan, and Syria to take serious steps to rescue a 205-mile river that has deep meaning for Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Although these governments have paid lip service to bringing the Jordan back to life, they have in fact encouraged water withdrawals — mainly for irrigated agriculture — that have led to its near-disappearance. This ecological catastrophe has been overshadowed by decades of war and regional conflict. Indeed, for the past 60 years, much of the river — a fenced and mined border zone between Israel and Jordan — has been off-limits, enabling its draining to take place out of sight and out of mind.
The governments of the region have blamed the conflict for their lack of action, but as the citizens’ group I help run — EcoPeace/Friends of the Earth Middle East — has shown, international cooperation to resuscitate the Jordan is possible. Working with local communities, my Jordanian, Palestinian, and Israeli colleagues are striving to restore water to the river. The goal of our group — the region’s only multinational organization — is to become a catalyst for comprehensive water policy reform. We are aided by an unexpected phenomenon: In a region where people often feel helpless after years of turmoil, our efforts at environmental peacemaking offer an opportunity for constructive action, dialogue, and cooperation.
The story of the depletion of the Jordan is hardly unique. Around the world, human activity has pulled so much water out of great rivers — the Indus on the Indian subcontinent, the Yellow in China, the Rio Grande along the U.S.-Mexico border — that they now either disappear before reaching the sea or contain long sections that seasonally run dry. The underlying reason is always the same: We view rivers not as valuable in themselves, supplying vital “ecosystem services” to people, fish, animals, and plants, but rather as merely tools for humans and economic development.
That was certainly the case in the early days of the formation of Israel, when the dream of nation building was to “make the desert bloom.” In the 1950s, that dream was married to advanced engineering as Israel’s National Water Carrier diverted about a third of the original flow of the Jordan to Tel Aviv and the farms of the Negev Desert. Subsequent Israeli water withdrawals, coupled with scores of dam and canal projects on tributaries in Syria and Jordan, claimed the rest of the river’s water. For ages, the Sea of Galilee has fed the longest stretch of the river, the lower Jordan, but today not a drop of fresh water flows out of the sea into the river. The largest tributary to the lower Jordan, the Yarmouk River, has similarly had all its waters diverted by Syria and Jordan. As these insults to the Jordan have accumulated, water disputes in this rain-starved region have grown ever more contentious, with unequal water allocations — coupled with violence and occupation —becoming a powerful human rights issue and an additional source of animosity.
Just as the Jordan is hitting bottom, another troubling development is unfolding. The World Bank has selected two consulting firms to study the feasibility of pumping water from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea, the terminus of the Jordan River, via a massive and staggeringly expensive pipeline. Because of the Jordan’s catastrophic reduction in flows — from a historic level of 1.3 billion cubic meters annually to only about 70,000 cubic meters now — the surface area of the Dead Sea has shrunk by a third in the past 50 years and the level of the sea, the world’s lowest point, is dropping by a meter a year. Rather than tackling the root problem destroying the river and draining the Dead Sea — which would require restoring flows to the Jordan — the World Bank, supported by Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority, is throwing its weight behind a huge public works project that could easily cost $5 billion to $10 billion and will likely have damaging ecological consequences.
The so-called Red-Dead project would be rendered obsolete if nations bordering the Jordan would begin putting water back into the river. But with regional governments taking little action, Friends of the Earth Middle East has stepped in to push for measures that will gradually return water to the Jordan. Our approach is two-pronged: The first is a program called Good Water Neighbors, in which we work with nine river communities — four Jordanian, three Israeli, and two Palestinian, all located on opposite banks — to conserve water and educate people about the value of the Jordan and its wetlands. The second, and more challenging, task is to persuade national leaders to make the tough choices that will revitalize the Jordan: charging more for water, removing large subsidies to agricultural water users, and adopting large-scale conservation programs.
Our group has made progress because we are a grassroots, multi-national effort with Jordanian, Israeli and Palestinian staff members working inside their own communities while simultaneously reaching out to nationalities across the river. One of our core beliefs is that the region will never achieve a lasting peace until we begin talking directly to each other. Tackling a crucial environmental challenge that affects us all is a good start.
In each community, a staff person from Friends of the Earth Middle East, who is a local resident, has pushed an ambitious agenda with adults and youth. The teams have begun water conservation and rainwater harvesting programs in schools and other buildings. They have publicized the plight of the river and have gathered 15,000 signatures on petitions that were presented to elected officials. They have persuaded Israeli, Palestinian, and Jordanian mayors from both banks to sign memoranda of understanding, committing themselves to help bring the river back to life. Recently, members of the different communities have been visiting each other to see their towns and water conservation programs.
Last year, officials in Jordan and Israel agreed to create a Peace Park at the confluence of the Jordan and Yarmouk rivers that will include a bird sanctuary, eco-lodges, a visitor’s center, and nature and heritage trails. And given the river’s importance in religious history, we’re enlisting representatives of the Muslim, Christian, and Jewish faiths in the campaign. Rehabilitating the Jordan has become much more than an environmental crusade; it’s now an international project backed by school children, community leaders, and scientists.
These are small steps, but set against the backdrop of widespread hostility — and the absence of similar regional initiatives — our programs take on greater meaning. What is needed now is action from the Israeli and Jordanian governments, hopefully to be joined in the near future by Syria. They could start by creating an international commission to manage the Jordan, similar to the commissions that govern North America’s Great Lakes and Europe’s Rhine River. Regional governments and international donor states, including the U.S., also need to take a hard look at the proposed Red Sea-Dead Sea canal, a potential boondoggle that could cause major problems, including mixing the marine water of the Red Sea with the fresh water of the Dead Sea, which could change the composition of the Dead Sea and cause algal blooms. The wiser, and far cheaper, alternative is to revive the Dead Sea by restoring its main source of water — the Jordan River.
For decades now, conflict and human arrogance have been responsible for the demise of the Jordan. Cooperation in search of peace and sustainability is the only hope to restore it to health. | 2019-04-26T09:21:12 | https://e360.yale.edu/features/will_the_jordan_river_keep_on_flowing |
Let’s continue our talk about getting a decent app developer or a software development company that will make a total peach of an app. In the first part of the article we’ve discussed basic issues like deciding what you want and being closely involved into the development process. Now we move on to more technical stuff, like intellectual property rights or time/billing tracking.
7. Time & Material vs. Fixed Prices: what is the difference?
It may sound overly technical and pertaining to accounting matters, but this issue actually determines if you will blow your budget with this app. Time & Material costs mean that you control everything and pay for each portion of work and materials employed by software designers. You need to follow closely what is being done so that not to spend too much.
Fixed price means that you can relax a little and leave details to a developer. However, if you need to make sudden changes or there are troubles with app development the way you want, you will be charged additional fees.
If you are 100% sure about the concept of your app, settle for fixed price. If you plan to make changes on the go, Time & Material is definitely better.
The app is not only a nice icon and useful features. Primarily it s a new source code that makes everything function. So ensure that you are granted the title to this source code just as you are granted all rights to the app. Also mind that you may need to purchase items from paid libraries used in the app, so ask the team to include these costs into the budget. A custom library of a software developer cannot be purchased, so reserve your rights to use the app without paying royalty every time it was downloaded. All in all, you should have full title to the code because you may want to change a software developer and entrust the app to some other web guru.
A loner can be a good choice if the app you want is simple and has few basic features. It also costs less than a bunch of specialists. Yet even the simplest app needs a nice shell, so add a designer, too. Now you have the task to find two strangers who will get on with each other and do what you want them to do – in time.
Hiring a whole software development company is more expensive, yet the whole staff is well adjusted to common software development and there is always a manager to remind them that they have tasks on hand.
Ask the company about the staff size and what portion of it will be dispatched to build an app for you. This way you will ensure that enough people are involved into software development .
Think opposite if a job is small: few people with ample professional background will be a perfect match.
Yes, it is quite OK to do that. Companies that hire software developers screen over stacks of CV’s before they find a right candidate. You has the right to do the same and learn about professional background and actual experience of people you plan to hire.
If you value your money it is a natural thing to ask. If you can access a tracking tool, you can control who spent how many hours while performing the task. Besides, if you are on track, you can see the problems and possible deviations in the app development that can be fixed on the go (this option is present in more sophisticated recent tracking tools).
From my personal knowledge I can tell for sure that the best way to see if a developer or a company is worth the money they ask for is to see what they have already done and how well their products were accepted. So ask what apps developed by them are now presented on AppStore or GooglePlay. If not a single link to apps can be provided and reviewed prior to striking a deal, think twice and look elsewhere for more professional and successful developers.
Customers also mean much in the records of professional accomplishments. Those who know how to get clients for software company know this rule, too. So do not rely on testimonies or reviews on the website – people are all too glad to fake them for money, or a couple of friends can easily pretend to be a bunch of happy customers. Ask for portfolios or lists of companies or customers they have cooperated with. Definitely, some products may be protected by confidentiality agreements, yet every astute freelance software developer obtains approvals to include at least some features of their products into portfolios to impress future customers with. This line in the portfolio is as treasured by any software developer as hard-earned cash, as it indicates the developer’s professionalism and workload that stands for true skills. So hesitations or excuses for not sharing portfolios signal that something is deeply wrong with this business and you’d better entrust your task to some other agency or a freelance software developer. | 2019-04-23T12:07:52 | http://reviewsappdeveloper.com/hire-app-development-company-part2/ |
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