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BkiUdPA4eIXgu2wFJx1z | List of all articles belonging to the categories "FAQ" AND "Menu Management"
List of all articles belonging to the categories "Tutorials" AND "Menu Management".
Menus Menu Item Display Site Configuration This menu item can be helpful to new Joomla! super-users to easily change the site configurations. This will provide some of the important site configurations in front end. Therefore after a change, super-user will see the results immediately.
Menus Menu Item Display Template Options This menu item can be helpful to new Joomla! super-users to easily change the template options. This will provide current template options in front end. Options to display can be customized. Therefore after a change, super-user will see the results immediately.
Menus Menu Item External URL Used to create a link to a website separate from your current Joomla! installation in a menu.
Menus Menu Item Manager The Menu Item Manager lists the menu items contained in a menu created using the Menu Manager.
Menus Menu Item Manager Edit Menu items are the core structure of a Joomla website. Each Menu Item is a link to a webpage. The Menu Item Type determines the type of page that will display when this menu choice is selected by the User. The core distribution of Joomla provides 29 different Menu Item types. If you install third-party extensions, these may add more menu types.
Menus Menu Item Menu Item Alias Used to create a link from one Menu Item to another Menu Item. This link can be to another Menu's, Menu Item or within the same Menu. See Quick Tips for use.
Menus Menu Item Menu Item Heading Used to provide a way to separate links with images or text in a menu. Some uses might be to give a title to a group of links or allow a short description before each link or groups of links. See the Front End Example screenshot below.
Menus Menu Item Search Results Used to create a 'Search Form' page for users to search site's content. Additional, used to control output look of search results or 'can' the results of a search with a menu link for preset search term or terms.
Menus Menu Item Text Separator Used to provide a way to separate links with images or text in a menu. Some uses might be to give a title to a group of links or allow a short description before each link or groups of links. See the Front End Example screenshot below.
Menus Menu Item User Profile Used to create a form which allows a user to see their profile settings.
Menus Menu Item Wrapper Used to create a page with embedded content using an IFrame with control of iframe size, width and height.
Menus Menu Item Article Archived Used to show a list of Articles that have been Archived and can be searched by date, as shown below.
Menus Menu Item Article Category Blog Used to show articles belonging to a specific Category in a blog layout.
Menus Menu Item Article Create Allows users to submit an article. Normally this is available only to users who have logged in to the front end of the site.
Menus Menu Item Contact Categories Used to show a list of all Contact Categories.
Menus Menu Item Contact Category Used to show contacts belonging to a specific Category in a list layout.
Menus Menu Item Contact Featured Used to show all Contacts that have been tagged as Featured. Contacts are shown in a Category Layout.
Menus Menu Item Contact Single Contact Used to show a single contact from the contacts component.
Menus Menu Item External URL This particular menu item is used for creating a link to a website separate from your current Joomla! installation in a menu.
Menus Menu Item Newsfeed Categories Used to show a list of all News Feed Categories.
Menus Menu Item Newsfeed Category Used to show newsfeeds belonging to a specific Category in a list layout.
Menus Menu Item Newsfeed Single Newsfeed Used to show a single newsfeed from the Newsfeeds component.
Menus Menu Item Text Separator Used to provide a way to separate links with images or text in a menu. Some uses might be to give a title to a group of links or allow a short description before each link or groups of links.
Menus Menu Item User Profile Shows the active user details when the page is navigated to. This Layout has no unique Parameters.
Menus Menu Item User Profile Edit Shows a table where the user can edit their profile when the page is navigated to. This Layout has no unique Parameters.
Menus Menu Item Weblink Categories Used to show a list of all Weblink Categories.
Components Menus Configuration Menu Options allow the setting of parameters used globally on all menus such as, Title, CSS Class and Permissions.
Menus Menu Manager Menus allow a user to navigate through the site. A menu is an object which contains one or more menu items. Each menu item points to a logical page on the site. A menu module is required to place the menu on the page. One menu can have more than one module. For example, one module might show only the first level menu items and a second module might show the level 2 menu items.
Menus Menu Manager Edit Go to the Menu Manager by clicking on the Menu Manager icon in the Control Panel, or by clicking on 'Menu Manager' in the 'Menus' menu. After that, click on the 'New' button in the toolbar, or select a menu and click on the 'Edit' button.
Menus Menu Manager Options You can set options of your menus in this screen.
Menus Menu Manager Edit You can add or modify menus in this screen.
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BkiUaofxK6EuNCwys54K | Science : End of the road for brain evolution
HUMANS are about as smart as they are going to get. Researchers at BT
Laboratories in Ipswich have modelled the information-processing capacity of the
brain and found that any radical improvement is impossible because of the
careful balance maintained between the size and number of neurons and the blood
vessels which nourish them. They claim that we have reached our maximum
information-processing capacity, or at best are within 20 per cent of
While brain size is a poor index of intelligence, the number of neurons and
the number of connections between them are thought to be crucial. On this basis,
the human brain is the most complex in the animal kingdom: it contains between
1010 and 1011 neurons interconnected at 1014 junctions or synapses. The only
creatures with brains of comparable size and complexity are dolphins and whales.
In proportion to body size, human brains are about three times as big as
chimpanzee brains. Chimps also lack the human brain's deep cortex, believed to
be the seat of consciousness and the centre of higher thought processes such as
speech and memory.
Peter Cochrane and his colleagues at the Advanced Applications and
Technologies section of BT Laboratories looked at different ways the brain
could evolve to process more information or work more efficiently. A bigger
brain is theoretically possible, they say, because our hearts could evolve to
pump more blood at greater pressures to meet the increased demand.
However, to produce a significant rise in processing power, the axons of
nerve cells would have to be wider than they are now to speed up the rate at
which they pass signals. This in turn would demand equivalent increases in the
amount of insulation along the axons and a better blood supply, which would take
up extra space in the brain cavity, leaving less room for more axons.
The researchers also point out that the human brain is designed so that the
chemical signals which pass impulses from one nerve to another are transmitted
as fast as possible. The larger the brain grew, the less efficient it would
become, thus limiting any improvement in processing power.
"There is no incremental improvement path available to the brain, which makes
evolution difficult," says Chris Winter, another member of the BT team. It would
be hard to improve on the fine balance between neurons and blood vessels that
has already evolved in the human brain, he says.
Robert Barton, a lecturer in biological anthropology at the University of
Durham, gave a cautious welcome to the new work. But he suggested that the
researchers were being unfair on the brain by treating it as a homogenous
system. "They assume that processing information involves the whole brain, and
that is not necessarily the case."
Barton also points out that the researchers did not consider the possibility
of new structures evolving in the brain, or a greater degree of specialisation
of existing structures, both of which could improve our ability to process
information and make intelligent decisions.
Magazine issue 2066 , published 25 January 1997
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BkiUdvzxK3YB9m7__AVO | 36 ta; ejk tou' bivou.
37 tou\ Patro\j, G. T.
39 al. "even thus too gross."
41 al. "I am [He] who judge."
43 So Morel. and ms. in Bodl. Savile reads, "having shown that they," &c.
44 According to Savile's conjectural reading, para\ to\ tou= P. in place of para\ tou= P. for which there is also ms. authority.
3 Savile reads, "and to the Jews, How say ye," &c.
4 al. "let us see then with what intent these words were said."
5 su\ marturei=j, G. T.
7 al. with the addition "to their," &c.
8 al. "in every way."
10 Morel. reads, "'all but conclusively refuting them by what He saith."
13 clause omitted in Ben.
16 This passage is read variously in Ben. and ms. but without any variety of meaning.
20 a0pe/steile [a0pe/stalke, G. T.].
22 e0n e0moi\ o9 Path\r, ka0gw\ e0n au0tw=|, G. T.
23 al. "the Prophets said."
25 al. "deems worthy of mention,"
26 The latter words heard at the Transfiguration.
30 al. "they would have disbelieved them."
31 al. "of the Spirit."
33 al. "for Paul has said," &c.
35 ou0 du/nasqe, G. T.
39 al. "almsgiving and a clear conscience." | c4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUfTw5qhDCuB5672jk | A commotion is coming to NMIT Nelson Campus
news Date published 27 6 2022 , Age 7 months ago
There's going to be a commotion on Nelson campus guaranteed to get youth musicians excited.
The Youth Music Colab Commotion will give 13 to 20-year-olds the opportunity to learn from some of New Zealand's premium musicians over a weekend of workshops, panel discussions and performances.
Laughton Kora (Kora), Joel Shadbolt (L.A.B) and Sam Trevethick (Shapeshifter) are just three of the presenters coming to Nelson to run workshops and perform at the Saturday Showcase at Commotion in August.
Coordinators Scott Burnett and Emily Sanson originally experienced Commotion in Wanaka and wanted to bring the concept to Nelson. They say the purpose of the weekend is to demystify pathways within the music industry by exposing youth to 'content and inspiration' from music mentors.
"We wanted to give young musicians in our region the chance to learn from the pros and explore music from a range of angles, whether they are singers, songwriters, DJs, future Rockquest contestants or bedroom producers," says Scott.
"There is no minimum ability level required, and the focus of Commotion is on song writing, creating music, mixing with other kids and sparking the creative process."
Commotion is supported by Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT), alongside the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts and the New Zealand Music Commission.
The weekend is based at NMIT's G-Block and Sara Mathews, programme lead specialist for creative industries, says the collaboration showcases the facilities and the music programme at NMIT.
"Through our relationship with Commotion we can show students they can take their musical journey further without leaving the region—plus it's an incredible experience for young people in Nelson to be exposed to music rock stars," she says.
"There's also some currency in having our tutors involved—connecting with the local and New Zealand music scene and working together to produce music."
During the weekend there are a selection of workshops including music composition and producing, DJing, creation software, song writing, promotion, live performance, vocal coaching, guitar techniques, stage presence, sound mixing and how to get a good live sound.
No matter where the participants are on their musical journey, whether they are taking music at school or just dreaming of playing in a band, Emily and Scott hope that Commotion will give them a contemporary musical experience to remember.
Commotion is on from 12-14 August in NMIT G-Block on Nile Street, Nelson.
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BkiUeS_xK7IDPV_It0kQ | Keep a journal of all the dreams you have. Analyse them later and see if the meanings relate to your life at present.
Get some mini doughnuts and spread Nutella on them. Sprinkle with various toppings like mini mallows, mini Oreos, sprinkles. Take pics.
Find some paid surveys to do online and see if you can redeem any prizes.
Wash your make up brushes. You know it's time.
Read this article because it is HILARIOUS.
Write out a list of things you are thankful for and stick it to your mirror.
Try learning a dance routine.
Make up a card game.
Post and delete those memes from your camera roll. They've served their time in the prison of your phone.
Watch a film in another language. The world of cinema is vast and wondrous.
Try making Ras Malai. It's delicious.
Collect your old magazine and re-read them. Go down pop culture memory lane.
Make your own facial mist. These are very handy in the summer heat.
Make a sock puppet. Mine is called Sockbrina.
Do a blind book exchange with some friends. Wrap the books in brown paper or newspaper. Don't even write a blurb. Just swap them around and get some new reading material.
Host an ice cream party.
Try making your own ice cream. There are heaps of recipes that don't call for an ice cream machine nowadays!
Make a paper fan. Pretty ideas on Pinterest here.
Try learning a new craft.
Go on a road trip with some friends.
Start a little herb garden. Very handy to grow some herbs at home.
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BkiUda7xK6-gD5Tldqci | Q: What is the difference between QByteArray and QList or QVector? QByteArray holds individual bytes, and if we make a QList of unsigned chars that will also hold the individual bytes.
What is the reason QByteArray exists when there can made a QList<unsigned char>?
What is the difference between QByteArray and QList<unsigned char> or QVector<unsigned char>?
What points am I missing?
A: QByteArray is a usefull wrapper around char*. Suitable for streaming with QDataStream, string operations and other data management.
From the docs you also can find that:
Behind the scenes, it always ensures that the data is followed by a
'\0' terminator, and uses implicit sharing (copy-on-write) to reduce
memory usage and avoid needless copying of data.
QList, at first is not linear(subsequent) in memory (you should use QVector), and have no such usefull API
A: QList allocates memory on heap and does not guarantee any data locality, so there can be a performance difference between using QList and QByteArray.
From: http://doc.qt.io/qt-5/qlist.html#details
QVector should be your default first choice. QVector will usually give better performance than QList, because QVector always stores its items sequentially in memory, where QList will allocate its items on the heap unless sizeof(T) <= sizeof(void*) and T has been declared to be either a Q_MOVABLE_TYPE or a Q_PRIMITIVE_TYPE using Q_DECLARE_TYPEINFO. See the Pros and Cons of Using QList for an explanation.
QByteArray also provides convenience methods for working with bytes (and strings in general).
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BkiUf5U5qhDCuB568W3B | The Lotus 44 was an open-wheel Formula 2 racing car, designed, developed and built by the British motorsport team and constructor Lotus. It was powered by the Ford-Cosworth SCA four-cylinder engine.
The Lotus 44 was manufactured in 1966 on the basis of the 1965 Lotus 35. The car got the wide suspension of the Lotus 41, which was successfully used in Formula 3 in the same year. The cars were fitted with Cosworth engines, but these were clearly inferior to the Honda powerplants used in Brabham's Formula 2 cars.
The Ron Harris team entered three 44s in Formula 2 in 1966. Jim Clark and Peter Arundell were only able to achieve partial success with the car. The victory was not possible and in 1967 a new car, the Lotus 48, entered the newly created Formula 2 European Championship with the Lotus.
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BkiUbHU5qU2Aps3F5l7r | Main cities in Greece
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Néa Mákri is a city in Greece.
Latitude: 38° 05' 14.39" N
Longitude: 23° 58' 35.11" E
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Helios Airways Flight 522
Helios Airways Flight 522 was a scheduled Helios Airways passenger flight that crashed into a mountain on 14 August 2005 at 12:04 pm EEST, north of Marathon and Varnavas, Greece, whilst flying from Larnaca, Cyprus to Athens, Greece. A lack of oxygen…
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Battle of Marathon
The Battle of Marathon (Greek: Μάχη τοῦ Μαραθῶνος, Machē tou Marathōnos) took place in 490 BC, during the first Persian invasion of Greece. It was fought between the citizens of Athens, aided by Plataea, and a Persian force commanded by Datis and Ar…
Athens International Airport
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (Greek: Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών "Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος", Diethnís Aeroliménas Athinón "Elefthérios Venizélos") (IATA: ATH, ICAO: LGAV), began operation on 29 March 2001 and is the primary civili…
Olympic Stadium (Athens)
The Olympic Stadium of Athens "Spiros Louis" (Greek: Ολυμπιακό Στάδιο της Αθηνας "Σπύρος Λούης", Olympiakó Stádio "Spiros Louis") is part of the Athens Olympic Sports Complex. It is named after the first modern Olympic marathon race winner in 1896, …
Athens Olympic Sports Complex
The Olympic Athletic Center of Athens "Spiros Louis" (Greek: Ολυμπιακό Αθλητικό Κέντρο Αθηνών "Σπύρος Λούης") or OACA (OAKA), is a sport facilities complex located at Marousi, northeast Athens, Greece.
Tatoi Palace
Tatoi, located 27 km from the city center of Athens, was the summer palace and 10,000 acre estate of the former Greek Royal Family, and the birthplace of King George II of Greece.
Pallini (Greek: Παλλήνη) is a suburban town and a municipality in East Attica, Greece. The seat of the municipality is the town Gerakas.
O.A.C.A. Olympic Indoor Hall
The Olympic Indoor Sports Centre (also known simply as the Indoor Hall or the Olympic Sports Hall) which is part of the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (O.A.C.A.) "Spiros Louis" (in Greek: O.A.K.A.), was completed in 1995 and was the largest indoo…
Tennis at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Tennis at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens took place on ten separate courts at the Olympic Tennis Centre.
Rhamnous
The site of Rhamnous (Greek: Ῥαμνοῦς), also Ramnous or Rhamnus, was an ancient Greek city in Attica. It was situated on the coast, overlooking the Euboean Strait.
Mount Pentelicus
Mount Pentelicus or Pentelikon (Greek: Πεντέλη, Πεντελικόν or Πεντελικό Όρος) is a mountain range in Attica, Greece, situated northeast of Athens and southwest of Marathon. Its highest point is the peak Pyrgari, elevation 1,109 m. The mountain is co…
Hymettus (/haɪˈmɛtəs/), also Hymettos (/haɪˈmɛtɒs/; Greek: Υμηττός, transliterated Ymīttós, pronounced [imiˈtos]), is a mountain range in the Athens area, East Central Greece. It is also colloquially known as Trellós or Trellóvouno (crazy mountain),…
Grammatiko
Grammatiko (Greek: Γραμματικό) is a village in East Attica, Greece.
Athens Olympic Velodrome
The Olympic Velodrome is a stadium at the Athens Olympic Sports Complex, built in 1991 for the Mediterranean Games. It was extensively refurbished in order to host the track cycling events at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. The stadium, …
Nikos Goumas Stadium
Nikos Goumas (Greek: Νίκος Γκούμας ) was a multi-purpose stadium in Nea Filadelfeia, a northwestern suburb of Athens, Greece.
Athens College
Athens College (Κολλέγιον Αθηνών) is a co-educational private preparatory school in Psychiko, Greece, a suburb of Athens, part of the Hellenic-American Educational Foundation (Ελληνοαμερικανικό Εκπαιδευτικό Ίδρυμα) which also includes Psychiko Colle…
The Mall Athens
The Mall Athens is a shopping mall in Athens, Greece. It was the first of the kind to be constructed in Greece and one of the largest shopping and leisure centres in Southeastern Europe. The Mall Athens is located close to the Athens Olympic Stadium…
Athens Olympic Aquatic Centre
The Athens Olympic Aquatic Centre is a complex at the Athens Olympic Sports Complex, consisting of two outdoor pools and one indoor pool, that was built for the 1991 Mediterranean Games. It was refurbished and expanded for the 2004 Summer Olympics. …
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BkiUaYHxK1ThhBMLdqv9 | News The French Ambassador to Kosovo delivers a lecture to the students of AAB College
The French Ambassador to Kosovo delivers a lecture to the students of AAB College
"French diplomacy" was the main topic which the Ambassador of France in Kosovo, Sh.T. Olivier Guérot, held a lecture on to the students of the Faculty of Public Administration of AAB College. On this occasion, the French ambassador showed in detail the stages that France has gone through, regarding to the many revolutions, then human rights to state secularism, while adding that each step has played a role in state formation and the smooth running of the processes.
AAB College students asked questions about visa liberalization, which the Ambassador said has never been closer, while adding that any effort requires great commitment, but now Kosovo has been given the green light and this is the main step for liberalization to happen.
Among other things, Ambassador Guérot said that he feels very happy that he had the opportunity to hold a lecture to the students of AAB College and that he hopes that this will inform them about the importance of diplomacy in a country.
"The role of EULEX in the rule of law in Kosovo", is the final presentation of students of The Faculty of Public Administration
Students of AAB College present the "First steps of European Integration" at "Ulpiana" High School
The former Ambassador of Kosovo to the USA, Vlora Citaku, delivers lecture at AAB College | commoncrawl | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUcfTxK6-gDyrT8rBP | Purdy MCGEE - Welfare Fraud
- Any -Border ProtectionGamblingSafetySerious DrugsPeople SmugglingMoney LaunderingInsider TradingIllegal Imports and ExportsHuman Trafficking and SlaveryEnvironmentCybercrimeCounter-TerrorismCommercial/FinancialFraud-Tax Fraud-Project Wickenby-General Fraud-Social Security FraudGeneral ProsecutionsChild Exploitation
2016-20172017-20182018-2019
- Any -Australian Capital TerritoryNew South WalesNorthern TerritoryQueenslandSouth AustraliaTasmaniaVictoriaWestern Australia
Prosecution for NDIS fraud
Woman jailed after defrauding Medicare
Landmark terrorism sentences handed down on same day
Drug duo jailed for importing nearly 500kg of MDMA
On 18 June 2018, 35-year-old Purdy McGee was given an effective sentence of 2 years' imprisonment in the Brisbane District Court, after pleading guilty to receiving $89,238.88 in Centrelink benefits to which she was not entitled.
Between January 2011 to January 2016, McGee lied to the Department of Human Services, claiming she was single when she was in a de facto relationship with Andrew Mitchell the entire time. Not only did she lie about this relationship and fail to disclose Mitchell's income, over the five years and six months McGee fraudulently claimed benefits, she had three children with Mitchell.
This offending saw McGee receive $19,589.47 in Newstart Allowance and $66,123.82 in the Parenting Payment Single. In addition, McGee claimed she had undertaken study when she hadn't, which saw her receive $3525.62 in the Pensioner Education Supplement.
McGee lied to Centrelink about her circumstances on a number of occasions in order to perpetuate the fraud, including claiming at one stage that she had separated from Mitchell and that he was living elsewhere, when in fact they were living together and held a joint lease on the property.
Following the birth of McGee's twins, she lodged a further claim for her newborn children and claimed they were from a previous relationship and just spent time with Mitchell. Birth, Death & Marriage records show that Mitchell is the father of all three children.
During a search of McGee's residence in Capalaba in July 2016, numerous documents and items were seized in support of the charges. In particular, various text messages referred to the relationship between McGee and Mitchell, referenced their sexual relationship and also their joint financial situation.
McGee's offending was detected through the Welfare Taskforce budget initiative on 9 February 2016. This taskforce identifies and targets geographic areas where data analysis points to a high risk of non-compliance and suspected welfare fraud.
At the time McGee's offending was detected, she was living in Caboolture, which was a demographic area that triggered a review.
Charges/sentence
On 18 June 2018, 35-year-old Purdy McGee was sentenced in the Brisbane District Court to 2 years' imprisonment with an order she be released after serving 4 months upon entering into a recognisance in the sum of $500 conditioned that she be of good behaviour for a period of 3 years., in relation to:
5 counts of obtaining a financial advantage by deception, contrary to section 134.2 (1) of the Criminal Code 1995 (Cth).
In sentencing, Judge Smith said imprisonment was the only appropriate penalty. He said there was significant evidence proving the offences and that they involved a significant amount of money over a long period of time.
His Honour made the observation that the money was not spent on a lavish lifestyle, and noted McGee's good work history, that she appeared remorseful and that the situation with her young children was "very relevant" to the sentence.
However, he said a term of actual custody was warranted. | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUdRQ4uzlhfiRYFDla | Missouri V. United Nations: Lyle Rowland's Bill Against International Green Plan Advances
Posted By Sam Levin on Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 6:00 AM
Rep. Lyle Rowland
Here in Missouri, Republican lawmakers like to propose legislation that stops government officials outside of the state -- like the president -- from imposing their ways here. The latest effort in this category comes from Republican Representative Lyle Rowland, who has a bill that looks beyond the United States; his legislation would actually prohibit Missouri from implementing certain United Nations or international policies that infringe upon individual's rights.
And a House committee has approved it.
"People are having their private property seized...by the government," Rowland tells Daily RFT. "That is wrong."
Why is this state lawmaker worried about the U.N?
Meet House Bill 42, known at the Capitol as the "Agenda 21 bill" -- in reference to a non-binding U.N. agreement signed by 178 nations as a sustainable development pledge. (21 refers to the 21st century).
The agreement was signed in 1992 when George H. W. Bush was president.
These kinds of proposals have popped up around the country from conservative lawmakers that say they're worried the U.N agreement -- which, again, is not actually binding -- could somehow be used in the U.S. as a means for government to steal private property.
"When I was campaigning this past summer...several people talked to me about Agenda 21...and what it was going to do to our country," says Rowland, who represents Cedercreek. "When they first mentioned it, I didn't know much about it."
One person said to him, he recalls, "'Lyle, when you find out what it is, it'll just scare the bejesus out of you!'"
So he did some research.
He saw that other states had considered measures to protect property owners against any land seizures tied to Agenda 21.
"I've seen all these quotes about how they intend to get the Agenda 21 items through...and they're not saying, 'Let's go to the people and have the people decide,'" he says. "They're saying, 'Let's see if we can't sneak this around.'"
He continues, "I don't think most of the people I've talked to have a problem with the issues of Agenda 21 if they're given to the people to make those decisions, but the problem seems to be, and the complaints that I'm hearing, is when it is a decision made by a small body and they won't even sometimes take a vote on that and come to a consensus decision."
At a hearing on the matter, one person who came to testify expressed concerns about bike paths in St. Louis and whether those were put in place as part of an agenda that bypassed citizens' rights.
For his part, Rowland says he doesn't think there was any wrongdoing with St. Louis bike paths. "The problem is when you have a group out there that decides you're gonna have a bike trail...and they put it in by taking people's property.... It isn't voted on by the people."
Continue for video of the bill's hearing and for the full draft.
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BkiUajjxK7FjYEXSCWUz | Q: Close Client after the server respond The only thing i want to change is to close the client connection after the client send message to the server and received respond from the server.
what i need to change in the client code ?
Server
using System;
using System.Net;
using System.Net.Sockets;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading;
// State object for reading client data asynchronously
public class StateObject
{
// Client socket.
public Socket workSocket = null;
// Size of receive buffer.
public const int BufferSize = 1024;
// Receive buffer.
public byte[] buffer = new byte[BufferSize];
// Received data string.
public StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();
}
public class AsynchronousSocketListener
{
// Thread signal.
public static ManualResetEvent allDone = new ManualResetEvent(false);
public AsynchronousSocketListener()
{
}
public static void StartListening()
{
// Data buffer for incoming data.
byte[] bytes = new Byte[1024];
// Establish the local endpoint for the socket.
// The DNS name of the computer
// running the listener is "host.contoso.com".
//IPHostEntry ipHostInfo = Dns.Resolve(Dns.GetHostName());
//IPAddress ipAddress = ipHostInfo.AddressList[0];
IPAddress ipAddress = System.Net.IPAddress.Loopback;
IPEndPoint localEndPoint = new IPEndPoint(ipAddress, 3000);
// Create a TCP/IP socket.
Socket listener = new Socket(AddressFamily.InterNetwork,
SocketType.Stream, ProtocolType.Tcp);
// Bind the socket to the local endpoint and listen for incoming connections.
try
{
listener.Bind(localEndPoint);
listener.Listen(100);
while (true)
{
// Set the event to nonsignaled state.
allDone.Reset();
// Start an asynchronous socket to listen for connections.
Console.WriteLine("Waiting for a connection...");
listener.BeginAccept(
new AsyncCallback(AcceptCallback),
listener);
// Wait until a connection is made before continuing.
allDone.WaitOne();
}
}
catch (Exception e)
{
Console.WriteLine(e.ToString());
}
Console.WriteLine("\nPress ENTER to continue...");
Console.Read();
}
public static void AcceptCallback(IAsyncResult ar)
{
// Signal the main thread to continue.
allDone.Set();
// Get the socket that handles the client request.
Socket listener = (Socket)ar.AsyncState;
Socket handler = listener.EndAccept(ar);
// Create the state object.
StateObject state = new StateObject();
state.workSocket = handler;
handler.BeginReceive(state.buffer, 0, StateObject.BufferSize, 0,
new AsyncCallback(ReadCallback), state);
}
public static void ReadCallback(IAsyncResult ar)
{
String content = String.Empty;
// Retrieve the state object and the handler socket
// from the asynchronous state object.
StateObject state = (StateObject)ar.AsyncState;
Socket handler = state.workSocket;
// Read data from the client socket.
int bytesRead = handler.EndReceive(ar);
if (bytesRead > 0)
{
// There might be more data, so store the data received so far.
state.sb.Append(Encoding.ASCII.GetString(
state.buffer, 0, bytesRead));
// Check for end-of-file tag. If it is not there, read
// more data.
content = state.sb.ToString();
if (content.IndexOf("<EOF>") > -1)
{
// All the data has been read from the
// client. Display it on the console.
Console.WriteLine("Read {0} bytes from socket. \n Data : {1}",
content.Length, content);
// Echo the data back to the client.
Send(handler, content);
}
else
{
// Not all data received. Get more.
handler.BeginReceive(state.buffer, 0, StateObject.BufferSize, 0,
new AsyncCallback(ReadCallback), state);
}
}
}
private static void Send(Socket handler, String data)
{
// Convert the string data to byte data using ASCII encoding.
byte[] byteData = Encoding.ASCII.GetBytes(data);
// Begin sending the data to the remote device.
handler.BeginSend(byteData, 0, byteData.Length, 0,
new AsyncCallback(SendCallback), handler);
}
private static void SendCallback(IAsyncResult ar)
{
try
{
// Retrieve the socket from the state object.
Socket handler = (Socket)ar.AsyncState;
// Complete sending the data to the remote device.
int bytesSent = handler.EndSend(ar);
Console.WriteLine("Sent {0} bytes to client.", bytesSent);
handler.Shutdown(SocketShutdown.Both);
handler.Close();
}
catch (Exception e)
{
Console.WriteLine(e.ToString());
}
}
public static int Main(String[] args)
{
StartListening();
return 0;
}
}
Client:
using System;
using System.Net;
using System.Net.Sockets;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading;
public class StateObject
{
// Client socket.
public Socket workSocket = null;
// Size of receive buffer.
public const int BufferSize = 256;
// Receive buffer.
public byte[] buffer = new byte[BufferSize];
// Received data string.
public StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();
}
public class Program
{
public static ManualResetEvent connectDone = new ManualResetEvent(false);
public static ManualResetEvent sendDone = new ManualResetEvent(false);
public static ManualResetEvent receiveDone = new ManualResetEvent(false);
public static void Connect(EndPoint remoteEP, Socket client)
{
client.BeginConnect(remoteEP,
new AsyncCallback(ConnectCallback), client);
connectDone.WaitOne();
}
private static void ConnectCallback(IAsyncResult ar)
{
try
{
// Retrieve the socket from the state object.
Socket client = (Socket)ar.AsyncState;
// Complete the connection.
client.EndConnect(ar);
Console.WriteLine("Socket connected to {0}",
client.RemoteEndPoint.ToString());
// Signal that the connection has been made.
connectDone.Set();
}
catch (Exception e)
{
Console.WriteLine(e.ToString());
}
}
private static void Send(Socket client, String data)
{
// Convert the string data to byte data using ASCII encoding.
byte[] byteData = Encoding.ASCII.GetBytes(data);
// Begin sending the data to the remote device.
client.BeginSend(byteData, 0, byteData.Length, SocketFlags.None,
new AsyncCallback(SendCallback), client);
}
private static void SendCallback(IAsyncResult ar)
{
try
{
// Retrieve the socket from the state object.
Socket client = (Socket)ar.AsyncState;
// Complete sending the data to the remote device.
int bytesSent = client.EndSend(ar);
Console.WriteLine("Sent {0} bytes to server.", bytesSent);
// Signal that all bytes have been sent.
sendDone.Set();
}
catch (Exception e)
{
Console.WriteLine(e.ToString());
}
}
private static void Receive(Socket client)
{
try
{
// Create the state object.
StateObject state = new StateObject();
state.workSocket = client;
// Begin receiving the data from the remote device.
client.BeginReceive(state.buffer, 0, StateObject.BufferSize, 0,
new AsyncCallback(ReceiveCallback), state);
}
catch (Exception e)
{
Console.WriteLine(e.ToString());
}
}
private static void ReceiveCallback(IAsyncResult ar)
{
try
{
// Retrieve the state object and the client socket
// from the asynchronous state object.
StateObject state = (StateObject)ar.AsyncState;
Socket client = state.workSocket;
// Read data from the remote device.
int bytesRead = client.EndReceive(ar);
if (bytesRead > 0)
{
// There might be more data, so store the data received so far.
state.sb.Append(Encoding.ASCII.GetString(state.buffer, 0, bytesRead));
// Get the rest of the data.
client.BeginReceive(state.buffer, 0, StateObject.BufferSize, 0,
new AsyncCallback(ReceiveCallback), state);
}
else
{
// All the data has arrived; put it in response.
if (state.sb.Length > 1)
{
string response = state.sb.ToString();
Console.WriteLine(response);
}
// Signal that all bytes have been received.
receiveDone.Set();
}
}
catch (Exception e)
{
Console.WriteLine(e.ToString());
}
}
static void Main(string[] args)
{
IPAddress ipAddress = System.Net.IPAddress.Loopback;
IPEndPoint localEndPoint = new IPEndPoint(ipAddress, 3000);
Socket sock = new Socket(AddressFamily.InterNetwork,SocketType.Stream,ProtocolType.Tcp);
Connect(localEndPoint, sock);
string packet;
while (true)
{
packet = Console.ReadLine();
packet += "<EOF>";
Send(sock, packet);
Receive(sock);
connectDone.WaitOne();
}
}
}
A: The while loop in Main will run indefinitely.
while (true)
{
packet = Console.ReadLine();
packet += "<EOF>";
Send(sock, packet);
Receive(sock);
connectDone.WaitOne();
}
either remove it entirely (so that it runs only once) or add in a condition to exit the while loop.
as Diego pointed out the in the comments, you should close the socket after you are done, by
sock.Close();
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BkiUa9k5qdmB61-1YFw5 | Der Klosterjäger steht für:
Der Klosterjäger (Roman), Roman von Ludwig Ganghofer (1892)
Der Klosterjäger (1920), deutscher Stummfilm von Franz Osten
Der Klosterjäger (1935), deutscher Film von Max Obal
Der Klosterjäger (1953), deutscher Film von Harald Reinl
Siehe auch:
Die Klosterjäger, österreichische Band | wikipedia | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
BkiUc9A5qsNCPf8Mw_a7 | The mattress sounds simply dreamy. (sorry couldn't resist!) Your mom is a doll for getting that for you.
As for Tesla, all I can say is "aww." He looks so comfy. Linus could use something like that.
We tried one of those on the boat and it ended up in the trash. Just didn't work for us.
Tesla looks like he's got the best bed in the house. Speaking of Tesla, can I use him in Awww...Mondays next week?
That mattress cover sounds so nice! I wonder if I could find one at Bed Bath and Beyond and put in on our wedding registry?
My mattress IS in the clouds as it is about 16" deep, plus a regular sized box spring. I bought it about 10 years ago when I was quite certain my waterbed was trying to murder me, one night at a time. I almost bought a TempurPedic but ended up with a Sealy Posturpedic. I never have back ached or burning hips, or neck any more. Thank the good Lord.
And tell me more about the perch!!
What a super present! I was thinking about getting a nice one with our next bed. Which will be with our next house. Which will be hopefully within next few years . Enjoy!
I'm glad to see this review of the mattress topper, because we've been thinking about getting one. Now we might just have to step up and plan on it.
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BkiUeofxK1UJ-2RwXb3F | Inspiration: Join to be inspired by outstanding entrepreneurs who straddle international borders.
Innovation: Learn about innovative business models.
Engagement: Become an active member of the Diaspora.
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BkiUbcbxaKgS19lq9ztp | Song of the magpie (via lyrebird)
Thank you, Walter, for the link to this fascinating article and video.
I had never even heard of a lyrebird. Sometimes (okay, often) I'm astonished by the depth of my ignorance.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2011/04/26/135694052/natures-living-tape-recorders-may-be-telling-us-secrets?sc=nl&cc=es-20110501
Nature's Living Tape Recorders May Be Telling Us Secrets
by Robert Krulwich
Back in the 1930s there was a bird, an Australian bird, who had this thing for a human lady. The lady's name was Mrs. Wilkinson (I couldn't find her first name) and she lived in Australia. So did the bird. It visited her daily for food. She named it "James."
Enlarge Adam Cole/NPR
When James the bird decided to woo Mrs. Wilkinson, he built a mound in her backyard, stood on top of it, and sang. Mrs. Wilkinson, naturally flattered, invited some human friends to listen.
According to those who were there, on one occasion James sang for 43 minutes. Because James was a superb lyrebird (that's what they're actually called), his songs included sounds he had heard in the woods and suburbs where he lived. Lyrebirds are probably the world's most gifted mimics and according to Wikipedia, James' love song to Mrs. Wilkinson included a kookaburra's laughing song, the calls of cockatoos, wattle-birds, starlings, parrots, an automobile horn, a rock-crushing machine and a jackhammer.
These birds are amazing. If you've never heard a lyrebird do a perfect imitation of a chainsaw, let me introduce you to Chook, a superb lyrebird now resident at the Adelaide Zoo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1kl7w3sdDE&feature=player_embedded
Chook lived in a cage next to a panda exhibit while it was under construction so presumably that's how he learned to do perfect renditions of hammers, power drills, and car alarms. Many birds can mimic sounds but lyrebirds are the masters. They are nature's living tape recorders, and sometimes their songs can be troubling.
For example, when the BBC's David Attenborough ran into a lyrebird deep in the Australian woods, the bird not only sang the songs of 20 other forest birds, it also did a perfect imitation of foresters and their chainsaws, who apparently were getting closer. That same bird made the sound of a car alarm.
Adam Cole/NPR
These birds were, in effect, recording the sounds of their own habitat destruction. And they were doing this, ironically, inside their mating songs.
Are Lyrebirds Accidental Historians?
The birds, of course, don't "remember" where they picked up these sounds. For them it is just a noise. But scientists do wonder how old are these sounds? Lyrebirds can live 40 to 50 years.
In 1969, Neville Fenton, an Australian park ranger, recorded a lyrebird singing a song that sounded very much like a flute, a flute being played by a human. After much sleuthing, Mr. Fenton discovered that 30 years earlier, a farmer/flute player had lived near the park and played tunes to his pet lyrebird. That lyrebird downloaded the songs, then was allowed to live wild in the park.
Phrases from those flute songs apparently became part of the local lyrebird songbook. A scholar named Norman Robinson figured out that the songs wild lyrebirds were singing in 1969 were modified versions of two popular tunes from the 1930s, "The Keel Row" and "Mosquito's Dance."
Listening to a lyrebird sing may be like listening to very old tapes, writes blogger Alexander Trevi in his fascinating blog Pruned. When you go to the zoo and hear a lyrebird making buzz sounds like a saw, are you listening to something that happened yesterday, or is the bird telling you something more disturbing?
It is...interesting to imagine that a similar soundtrack might have been playing in their home forests before being rescued and brought to their present cages. What visitors are listening to then, are the narratives of their displacement, from their own voices. Their birdsongs are a kind of strange audio tour though environmental degradation and ecological extinction.
Well, maybe. I don't know how Mrs. Wilkinson felt during her serenade, but when I hear Chook, the Adelaide Zoo bird, doing a perfect human whistle on YouTube, so uncannily real it feels like there's a guy walking right behind him off camera, I know I'm hearing a bird rendering of a very specific person who once absolutely whistled that very tune. Who was he? Or she? I don't know. The bird doesn't know, but it's fantastic to hear.
About Krulwich Wonders...
NPR Science Correspondent Robert Krulwich demystifies what's dense and difficult — even if you feel lost when it comes to science.
Posted by magpiemom at 2:01 AM
magpiemom
I'm a collector: antique beads, textiles, children's books, and, unfortunately for my family and friends, "fascinating facts." This last category is more commonly referred to as UBIs (useless bits of information) and/or maternal spam. I'm setting up this blog to organize various petits morceaux I've accumulated over the years, the bright shiny things that have attracted the attention of a magpie mind.
Textile Museum (2)
Textile Museum
Excuses (of the not very good variety)
Jakarta — days 3 & 4
Selamat jalan, Monica
Dede Eri Supria
Notice from American Embassy after announcement of...
"I'm glad we stayed home yesterday"
The world's wedding
A perfect photo
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Central Retinal Vein Occlusion Support Google Group
CounterPunch: Tells the Facts, Names the Names
En Tequila Es Verdad
Hello « Swedish Cuts
Java Sugar
Meg Zimbeck
Multilingual Mama
otherwordly
playing with fire and water
punk monitor lizard
St. Blaize
The Mother In Law's Kitchen
Through The Sandglass
Zambia Express
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BkiUavzxK5YsWR0KhTjL | Freshwater Inflows
Salinity effects
Source: The Nature Conservancy
Estuaries are ecosystems where freshwater from streams and rivers meets marine waters of coastal bays and mixing occurs. Freshwater inflow is the term referring to the freshwater that flows from these streams and rivers into estuaries. Mixing in estuarine ecosystems occurs spatially and temporally from climatic influences including tidal action, seasonal variability and storms and is affected by the amount of seawater in the estuarine system which is governed by tides. Tides are defined as the periodic rise and fall of the surface of the sea driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun ( Sumich 1996 ). Estuaries are influenced by the tides but are often somewhat protected tidal action (and tropical storms) by buffers further offshore such as barrier islands and peninsulas ( Montagna et al. 2013 a).
Estuarine ecosystems are among the most productive ecosystems on the planet, and in Texas house such species as blue crab (Callinectes sapidus), red drum (Scianops ocellatus), southern flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma), spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus), and many others. Some economically important estuarine habitats include tidal flats, salt marshes, seagrass beds, oyster reefs, and mangroves.
An estuary cannot properly function without freshwater inflows from rivers and streams. Freshwater inflows are important to estuaries because they provide low-salinity nurseries and transportation of nutrients, sediment, and organic material which effects species movement and reproductive timing ( Montagna et al. 2002a ).
Global changes largely caused by anthropogenic influences are altering the amount of freshwater inflows to estuaries ( CAMEO 2008 ). Humans are diverting water from rivers and streams, decreasing the amount of flows making it to estuarine ecosystems. As the human population grows and the strain on water resources continues, the ability to effectively manage freshwater inflows into estuaries is becoming a priority worldwide ( Montagna et al. 2013a ).
The Dewatering Problem
2.0 Estuaries
2.1 The Dewatering Problem
2.2 Role of Freshwater Inflows in Estuarine Ecosystems
2.3 Call for Action
3.0 Approach of FIT using Ecosystem-Based Management
4.0 Case Studies
5.0 Valued Resources in Estuaries
6.0 Estuarine Geography
7.0 Environmental Flow Standards
8.0 The Domino Theory
9.0 Ecosystems Based Management Systems
10.0 Freshwater Inflow Policy Related Issues
11.0 United States State Laws Relating to Protection of Instream Flows for Environmental Purposes
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
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BkiUa7M5qoYDgXBRpZ_u | Thanks to Kelly and Cheryl Johnson of Ponca City, OSU Veterinary Medical Hospital is sporting a brand new ambulance cart for patient use.
Kelly Johnson, owner of Quality Water and Custom Mechanical Equipment –both companies based in Ponca City – and avid OSU supporters, teamed up to design, create and donate this animal ambulance.
"It has a lifetime guarantee by CME," said Johnson. "Only the wheels and the handle were not made in Ponca City. It's powder-coated, so it should last forever." | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUe8o25V5jLcQY1B0x | From local artist to global success story.
In the distant future, when cultural historians look back on the year of 2017 in British music, they will see a remarkable anomaly. Rag'n'Bone Man, aka Rory Charles Graham, didn't look or sound like a popstar. He was heavily tattooed, stood over 6ft tall, and was known across Brighton as a rapper with a fondness for singing blues; and part of the hip-hop crew, Rum Collective. Very few outside of Sussex had ever heard his name. Then he released the song 'Human' and the world turned upside down.
In six months, Rag'n'Bone Man went from local artist to global success story, as his first hit single soared to number two in the UK charts, eventually amassing 522,000 sales and 75 million streams. His subsequent album of the same name (Human) was a stirring collection of rootsy soul songs, led by his enchanting vocals and pained lyrics. It has now sold over 2.2 million copies in just over nine months. Not bad for a 32-year-old artist who had been struggling through the lower echelons of the music industry for nearly a decade.
Designed in collaboration with Rag'n'Bone Man himself, Rory Graham, this classic cap is perfect for music fans everywhere. It's a testament to his days in the Rum Committee. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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On April 17, 2015 Governor Jay Inslee declared a drought in 13 additional river basins in Washington state.
The drought declarations bring to 24 the total number of Washington's watersheds in drought emergencies, 44 percent of the total area of the state. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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BkiUfaXxK3YB9i3RNfuy | In 2007 Ultimus Prime (UP) was born and steadily grew to a club of about 30 active members today. We play Ultimate the entire year around and participate in all Dutch competitions: Mixed, Indoor and Outdoor, depending on the season. In summer when beach weather is great we occasionally practice at the beach for our own tournament: Monsterball.
Ultimus Prime is an open club. And we welcome all players from beginners to advanced. There are two practices a week. You're more than welcome to join us for some practices to see if you enjoy playing Ultimate (you will….) Below is our current training schedule. Since there is always a risk of last-minute changes please contact info@ultimusprime.com before-hand. Also, beginners should contact us first.
Ultimate Frisbee in the Hague started in 1990 with The Haagse ULtimate Klub (HULK). HULK initially enjoyed a flourishing period of ultimate but this unfortunately came to an end in 2002.
After a relatively quiet period a group of people picked it up again in 2006 and slowly grew into a solid group of about 20 people attending national competitions and tournaments.
In 2007 Ultimus Prime was born. We manage to keep growing each year and hope to maintain this growth in the future! Although Ultimus Prime (UP) is a small club, we participate in national competitions and tournaments (both in Holland and abroad).
Ultimus Prime organizes some tournaments like ladies lighthouse classics and Monsterball our beach ultimate tournament, which originated on the beach in Monster, but has changed to the beach in Kijkduin.
Ultimus Prime is an open club. We welcome all players from beginners to advanced. There are two practices a week and a pickup game, either on the beach or in the park.
We also like to organize other activities such as holiday celebrations, after practice drinks, parties and pancake nights. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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BkiUdNc241xg966rOoNH | For a unique look at La Jolla -- bottom to top -- climaxed by the conventionally famous yet still fabulous view of the city from Soledad Park, try this unconventional six-mile (round trip) walking or bicycling route. Cyclists beware: there are some tough uphill stretches here, suitable only for bikes with very low gears.
Seek out a parking space somewhere near the intersection of Torrey Pines Road and Prospect Street, and start from there. Go to Exchange Place and begin walking or riding southeast (uphill). Soon Exchange Place splits into Country Club Drive on the right and Soledad Avenue on the left. Take the latter. After one block on Soledad, go right on Al Bahr Drive. On it you follow a curious curlicue under and then over a gracefully curved, arched bridge. At the top of the curlicue, turn right on Crespo Street.
After a hairpin turn on Crespo, look for the intersection of Mecca Drive on the right. A worthwhile side trip up this dead-end narrow lane takes you higher to a startling dropoff offering airy and unobstructed views of La Jolla Bay and the North County coastline. Here you can enjoy the same stupendous views afforded by some of La Jolla's finest homes.
Ahead on Crespo Street, look for the inconspicuous intersection of Castellana Road, where you veer right. Just ahead, you can visit a hidden overlook at the point where Puente Road, a stubby cul-de-sac, passes over Castellana Road on an arched bridge similar to the one seen earlier. From there, tall trees frame a view of tile rooftops and La Jolla Bay.
Next, back up a little and follow Castellana as it goes under the bridge and descends to meet Hillside Drive. Turn right on Hillside and follow its steep and winding course upward along the north slope of Soledad Mountain. When you reach Rue Adriane, which leads to Via Capri, simply keep straight on the old (closed to traffic) roadbed of Hillside Drive. In time you reach Via Capri, and from there you have only another five minutes of walking to reach Soledad Park. The park has a water fountain that usually works.
After taking in the view from the summit, where the perennially controversial memorial cross stands, head back downhill, returning the way you came. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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BkiUbB0241xg-GSMyoXX | Board of Directors and Committees
The Board of Directors consists of fourteen members, eight of whom are nominated by the principal shareholders. The Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer are never the same individual. The Chief Executive Officer is the only Board member with an executive function. All other members are non-executive Directors.
Four of the directors are independent in accordance with the criteria of Article 526ter of the Belgian Companies Code and provision 2.3 of the Belgian Corporate Governance Code: Dr Alan Begg (appointed in 2008), Sir Anthony Galsworthy (first appointed in 2004), Lady Barbara Thomas Judge (first appointed in 2007), and Mr Manfred Wennemer (appointed in 2009, independent since 1 January 2010).
The Board held six regular meetings in 2010. In line with its intention to keep in touch with Bekaert's global operations, the Board held one of its regular meetings in Ecuador. In addition to its statutory powers and powers under the Articles of Association and the Bekaert Charter, the Board of Directors examined the following matters, among others, in 2010:
a review of the long term strategy of the Group in light of the economic, financial and geopolitical developments, and the follow-up of the strategy;
the acquisition of two tire cord plants from Bridgestone;
the disposal of the diamond like coatings and composites activities;
the 2010 budget;
the plans for the period 2011-2013;
a proposal to split the Bekaert shares, VVPR strips, subscription rights and share options, and to abolish the existing bearer securities;
a proposal to distribute an intermediate dividend in the gross amount of € 2.00 per pre-split share;
the grant of new subscription rights and stock options in accordance with the existing stock option plans;
the implementation of a new Share Option Plan 2010-2014 ("SOP2010-2014");
the buy-back of Company shares;
the debt position of the Group, including the public issue of bonds in the aggregate amount of € 100 million.
The Board of Directors has established three Advisory Committees.
The Audit and Finance Committee is composed as required by Article 526bis §2 of the Companies Code: all of its four members are non-executive Directors, and one member, Lady Judge, is independent. Her competence in accounting and auditing is demonstrated by her position as vice chairman of the Financial Reporting Council, the British accounting and corporate governance regulator, which she held until the end of 2007.
Contrary to provision 5.2/3 of the Belgian Corporate Governance Code, the Committee is chaired by the Chairman of the Board: Bekaert wishes the Chairman to preside over all Committees, to enable him to discharge as effectively as possible his specific duties with regard to protecting the interests of all shareholders. Contrary to provision 5.2/4 of the Belgian Corporate Governance Code, according to which at least a majority of the members should be independent, Bekaert takes the view that the Audit and Finance Committee should reflect the balanced composition of the full Board.
The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer are not members of the Committee, but are invited to attend its meetings. This arrangement guarantees the essential interaction between the Board of Directors and executive management.
The Committee met four times in 2010. In addition to its statutory powers and its powers under the Bekaert Charter the Committee discussed the following main subjects:
the treasury situation;
the development of an enterprise risk management process.
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has four members, all of whom are non-executive Directors. It is chaired by the Chairman of the Board and further consists of three Directors, one of whom is independent. Contrary to provision 5.4/1 of the Belgian Corporate Governance Code, according to which at least a majority of the members should be independent, Bekaert takes the view that the Nomination and Remuneration Committee should reflect the balanced composition of the full Board. As from 1 January 2011 the composition of the Committee has been adapted to conform to the requirements of the Belgian Corporate Governance Act of 6 April 2010.
The Committee met five times in 2010. In addition to its powers under the Articles of Association and the Bekaert Charter, the Committee discussed the following main subjects:
the implications of the Belgian Corporate Governance Act of 6 April 2010 on the composition of the Committee and the remuneration of the executive management;
the succession of the Chairman of the Board;
the development of a Bekaert leadership program.
Strategic Committee
The Strategic Committee has six members, five of whom are non-executive Directors. It is chaired by the Chairman of the Board and further consists of the Chief Executive Officer and four Directors, one of whom is independent.
The Committee met four times in 2010. In addition to its powers under the Articles of Association and the Bekaert Charter, the Committee prepared the review by the full Board of the long term strategy of the Group in light of the economic, financial and geopolitical developments. | commoncrawl | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUcq3xK6-gD0Srcuxj | An extremely interesting and possibly unique German steel open frame corkscrew. This example with a fixed hidden spring in the top of the frame and a steel wire band half way down the shank, presumably allowing a downward pressure on the spring to build as the bladed worm penetrated the cork. The resultant lift given by the compressed spring would then ease the removal of the cork. Marked 'PHOENIX' on one side of the frame and 'GESETZLICH GESCHUETZ' (sic) on the other. The mark GESETZLICH GESCHÜTZT (protected by law) is not always a guarantee that a patent was actually granted and manufacturers often stamped their products with this mark to mislead their competitors into believing they had patent protection. Perfect bladed worm with point. Circa 1940. | c4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUdN04uzlgqFtGn288 | This relatively novel breed has appeared from mid-60's felinologic experimentation arranged by american breeders. First oriental longhair kittens were produced by an Oriental Shorthair mother and Balinese father, gaining color from the prior and hair length from the latter. Nowadays the breed is still in active development, breeders strive to perfect the appearance and character of these cats, although these peculiar traits are what have originally charmed experts when Oriental Longhair have first appeared on a cat show.
The breed has received it's official acclaim in 1977, and with it's plethora of colours is recognised by FIFe and WCF of Europe. Still, the breed is not very widespread.
Strong, agile, flexible, lean and exquisite - this breed has it all, while weighing 10 to 13 lbs. Oriental Longhairs are leaner than your usual orientals, although they are not large and their bones are rather thin.
Head: Elongated and triangular in shape, with a flat forehead transitioning smoothly into a slim muzzle. Together with a long and straight nose and strong, developed chin these features shape Oriental Longhair's signature, chiseled look.
Eyes: Almond shaped and set at a slant, with it's natural angle highlighted by lower eyelid's tension straightening it. While eyes themselves are not too large, they are wider set than usual. Colour is usually green, yet white coated cats may also have blue or odd eyes.
Ears: Large, broad at base and tapering to a round point, they should scale with head size (i.e. longer head will have larger ears). Vertical in profile, they must be set in a way where outer edge continues the wedge of the head.
Neck: Slender, gracious and long.
Body: Oriental, long and lithe, yet muscular.
Legs: Legs are long and slender too, as if continuing the tradition set by their upper body. Hind legs are longer than front ones, and allow for impressive jumping prowess.
Tail: Well proportional to the body, which translates to whippy and long, reaching to shoulder blades and beyond.
Coat: Glossy, soft and somewhat long, yet appearing shorter than it really is because of its clinging property. While the undercoat is rather thin, the neck and legs are well coated.
Colours: Any colour is permitted, with lilac and chocolate being the most desirable.
Flaws: Round or wide head, short or wide muzzle, dimple on nose, small, round, non-slanted eyes, short body and coat, hairless tail.
Universal disqualification: Amputated claws, cryptorchism, deafness.
Playfulness and wanderlust, as well as the desire to be involved in anything their owner does are definitive traits to their rather unique character. Like most orientals do, these cats pick their master among humans and give almost all of their love to them. In comparison to their shorthaired brethren, these are more level and calm.
Despite beautiful coat these cats are a breeze to look after. Brush them 1-2 times a week and on a daily basis during molt. Keep an eye on their ear, mouth and eye condition to previse and prevent trouble.
Oriental shorthairs are valued for their unique, muscular yet elegant physique, and as such should not be subject to having abundant rations. Fresh ingredients and plenty of water, on the other hand, would be of help when paired with smaller and fewer (no more than two per day for adults) portions. Grown up males require 300 kcal/day, while females settle at 250kcal. Younger specimen should have more frequent nutritions since their smaller bowels make short work of what they fit inside. Some felinologists presume that dairy products are necessary for these felines to develop properly, although you should note that milk is essentially a food and not a drink for them, and as such there should not be too much of it. At least 2 hours should pass since last meal before diary snack is safe.
Allowed crossings: Оriental shorthair; Siamese; Balinese.
Breeds relative to or derived from Oriental shorthair. | c4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUfCTxK3YB9m3ux30e | Powderfinger were a rock band from Brisbane, Australia. The band started in 1989. Powderfinger had five members; Bernard Fanning (sings, plays guitar), Darren Middleton (plays guitar), Ian Haug (plays guitar), John Collins (plays bass guitar), and Jon Coghill (plays drums).
After some extended plays (EPs) that sold quite well, and making one full album, Powderfinger became popular in Australia with their second album; Double Allergic. Their third album, Internationalist, was even more popular and made them celebrities. It sold over 350,000 copies. Odyssey Number Five was their fourth album and was released in 2000. It is their most famous album; it was sold overseas in the United States and Canada. Powderfinger's next two albums were not as popular as the earlier ones, but still got to number one on the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) charts.
Powderfinger started in Brisbane, Australia, in 1989. Ian Haug, John Collins, and Steven Bishop (drums), had been playing music with other bands, when they decided to form Powderfinger. The band's name came from the song "Powderfinger" by Neil Young. Haug met Bernard Fanning at university and Fanning decided to join the band. Later, Jon Coghill joined when Bishop left. Darren Middleton was the last person to join, when Powderfinger saw one of his other bands playing and invited him to join.
Powderfinger released their first extended play (EP), called Powderfinger, in 1992. This was followed by Transfusion in 1993. Transfusion was popular in Australia, and got to number one on the ARIA Alternative Chart, a chart for alternative rock music. Powderfinger signed a contract with record label Polydor after releasing Transfusion.
Their first EPs did not sell badly, so they made an album, Parables for Wooden Ears, in 1994. It did not do very well, and Fanning said in an interview in 2004 that "the music wasn't very good". The band then released Double Allergic in 1996. This album became very popular in Australia; it sold more than 200,000 copies. Jonathan Lewis from Allmusic said "Double Allergic established Powderfinger as one of the most exciting Australian rock acts of the late 1990s". When they were making Double Allergic, Middleton said it was the best music the band had made so far. After releasing the album, Powderfinger went on a tour with You Am I, playing at the Livid concerts.
After Double Allergic, Powderfinger began to work on their third album. The band worked in Melbourne with a new producer, Nick DiDia. In 1998, they released Internationalist. The album went to number one on the ARIA Albums Chart, and stayed in the top 50 for 101 weeks. It sold more than 350,000 copies. Internationalist was the first Powderfinger album to win an ARIA Award; it won "Album of the Year", "Best Rock Album" and "Best Cover Art" at the 1999 ARIA Awards. "The Day You Come", the first single, won "Single of the Year" in 1999.
On Internationalist, Powderfinger included songs about their political opinions and social ideas, but they said this was not done on purpose. Internationalist sounded different to the band's first two albums. This was because the band experimented with new ways of playing their music and writing songs.
Powderfinger's next album, Odyssey Number Five (released in 2000), is their most famous. It won many awards including "Album of the Year" from Rolling Stone magazine, and the 2001 "Album of the Year" ARIA Award. It also got to number one on the ARIA Albums Chart. From Odyssey Number Five, Powderfinger released their most popular single, "My Happiness". It won the 2001 "Single of the Year" ARIA Award, and got to number four on the ARIA Singles Chart. Two songs on Odyssey Number Five appeared in movies; "These Days" was from the movie Two Hands, and "My Kind of Scene" was part of Mission: Impossible II.
Odyssey Number Five was Powderfinger's shortest album yet. Similar to Internationalist, it talked about political and social issues. It also had numerous songs about love. Fanning liked listening to gospel music, and to soul which is often about love, and wrote his own songs after listening to that. Reviewers disagreed on the album; Entertainment Weekly liked it and gave it a B+, saying the album experimented well, while Allmusic gave it one-and-a-half stars out of five, saying Powderfinger were too careful and not aggressive enough. Powderfinger toured around North America with Coldplay to help promote Odyssey Number Five.
In 2003, Powderfinger released their fifth album, Vulture Street. It was named after a street in Brisbane where the band would rehearse. Vulture Street got to number one on the ARIA Albums Chart, but did not stay on the chart for as long as the two albums before it. Vulture Street won four ARIA Awards including "Album of the Year" in 2003.
Vulture Street contained louder guitars and drums than the albums before it, especially Odyssey Number Five. Bernard Zuel from The Sydney Morning Herald said it was "a rawer, louder, but by no means unrefined, album". Some of the album was recorded during jam sessions, and was similar to what Powderfinger sounded like when playing live. Kenneth Nguyen from The Age said the band "play a crowd-pleasing set".
In 2004, Powderfinger released a CD/DVD of themselves playing a concert in Sydney. The release was called These Days: Live in Concert. After this they released a "best of" album called Fingerprints: The Best of Powderfinger, 1994–2000. This included singles from their albums so far, some songs that were not released as singles but appeared on albums, and two new songs. Both compilations did well on the ARIA Albums Chart, reaching number two.
After releasing Fingerprints: The Best of Powderfinger, 1994–2000, Powderfinger said they would have a rest from working together. During this break, Bernard Fanning made his own music, releasing an album called Tea & Sympathy. Darren Middleton released an album, called The Way Out with Drag, another band he plays in. Ian Haug and John Collins made a band called The Predators during this time with Steven Bishop, who had left Powderfinger around 1992. The Predators made an EP called Pick Up the Pace.
During the break, Fanning married his girlfriend, Andrea. The wives of Middleton and Haug both had children during the break.
Powderfinger returned from their break and began work on their sixth album in 2006. The band recorded in Los Angeles with Rob Schnapf, and released Dream Days at the Hotel Existence in 2007. The album's name came from a book called The Brooklyn Follies that Fanning was reading when the band recorded. Dream Days at the Hotel Existence contained songs about politics and the lives of Indigenous Australians, and also about love. Because of the political lyrics on one song, "Black Tears", the album was nearly banned.
The album sold well and was number one in Australia, like many of Powderfinger's previous albums. However, critics did not like it as much as the band's older work; Barnaby Smith of musicOMH said "the volume has been turned down", but he said that was "not always a good thing".
After the album was released, Powderfinger went on a concert tour with Silverchair, another Australian band. On the tour, called the Across the Great Divide tour, the band played shows in lots of cities in Australia and New Zealand. They did the tour to help Reconciliation Australia, an Australian charity that tries to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians.
Powderfinger have done a lot of work for charities and philanthropic causes. In 2004, the band played at WaveAid, a concert in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. The concert made over $2 million in profit, which was donated to help survivors of the earthquake.
The 2007 Across the Great Divide tour featured Powderfinger and Silverchair playing concerts across Australia to help promote Reconciliation Australia, a charity that tries to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians. More than 200,000 saw the bands play. After the tour, the bands released a DVD, which included the bands performing, and interviews with their members.
In October 2007, Powderfinger played a concert at the Sydney Opera House as part of "Breast Cancer Awareness Month". Only people who had breast cancer, and their families, were invited to the show. Silverchair and Missy Higgins also performed. After the concert, Fanning said that "musicians have a guilty conscience in general about their lives being quite good and tend to be aware of social issues".
A dash (–) means it did not appear on the chart.
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BkiUbVjxK0zjCrsN-By_ | "Basically Baker vol. 2" is a CD that brings together the music of the late NEA Jazz Master and world-lauded jazz educator David Baker and the performing skills of the renowned Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, featuring Baker's own arrangements of his music in a big-band setting.
All songs composed by Steve Allee (AlleeOop Music Publishing, ASCAP), except "Never Never Land," music by Jule Styne, lyrics Betty Comden, Adoph Green (Edwin H. Morris / MPL Music Publishing, Inc., ASCAP).
Steve Allee would like to thank Steve Houghton for his vision in bringing the AHA! Quintet together! He has an instinctive "sixth sense" in knowing what combination of musicians will have the perfect chemistry together. Voila! I'd like to also thank Steve, Bob, Clay & Jeremy for their extraordinary musicianship, helpful suggestions and wonderful sense of humor during the sessions. They set the bar very high!
As a follow up to his Grammy-nominated "Convergence Zone," Phil Kelly brings together many of his friends from his days in Los Angeles for a hard-swinging look at his arrangements of standards such as "Jeannine," "Body & Soul," and Ellington's "Daydream," and originals including the haunting and lush title cut, "My Museum" featuring the vocals of Greta Matassa. Propelled by the drumming of Steve Houghton and lead players like Wayne Bergeron, Lanny Morgan, Andy Martin and Pete Christlieb, Kelly's crisp, modern take on the Big Band will inspire all lovers of the genre.
Beaux J Poo Boo is a newly formed Jazz Quartet featuring world class musicians: Shelly Berg, piano; Fred Hamilton, guitar; Lou Fischer, bass; and Steve Houghton, drums. The name Beaux J Poo Boo is taken from the great composition by Les McCann of the same name, which, to paraphrase the meaning: "is representative of a Montage of the many places the musicians have been in their life, shaping them into who they are today." This album, titled All Things Are New, incorporates a myriad of styles, in a contemporary jazz quartet improvisational environment. Enjoy the magic of the music!
Steve Houghton (drums), Lou Fischer (bass) and Stefan Karlsson (piano) Incredible musicianship and synergy from three musical veterans create a "fused" jazz trio offering of original (and classically composed) enlightenment- an extremely enjoyable listen from the real deal. Enjoy.
Clay Jenkins "Matters of Time"
Trumpeter Clay Jenkins has gathered several friends together including Rich Perry on tenor saxophone, Harold Danko on piano, Bob Bowman on bass, and Steve Houghton on drums, along with Karrin Allyson on vocals.
The Steve Houghton Quintet "Live at the Senator"
The Quintet, recorded live at the Senator in Toronto, sizzles through Monk's Dream, Einbahn Strasse and a whole evening's worth of music.
Holiday Music performed by an array of Jacobs School of Music faculty and students. Enjoy performances by Sylvia McNair, Marietta Simpson, Brian Horne, Charles Webb, Janette Fishell and others. Ensembles featured include the Big Band, Latin Jazz Ensemble, Trombone Choir, Brass Choir, and a faculty Brass Nonet.
Steve Houghton Quintet and the UNT Two O'Clock Lab Band directed by Jim Riggs. We will be performing all of the music at the IAJE convention January 9 -12 in Long Beach. this will be the first live performance of the music since 1965 when the original album was released. We are also setting up an endowment at UNT to secure the Shelly Manne scholarship.
This fantastic recording pairs two of the stick scene's most exciting percussion performers, Dave Samuels and Steve Houghton. The titles and composers are: Concerto for Marimba (Jeff Beal) – Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra, Third Movement (Billy Childs) – Turnabout (Dave Samuels) – Variations for Solo Percussion and Two Pianos (Dave Hanson) – Remembrances (Dave Samuels).
Composed by Billy Childs, the Concerto for Solo Percussionist has become a frequent favorite in Houghton's repertoire. The work highlights his diverse artistry, which draws upon traditional, modern, and jazz styles. Written in the classic three movement form, the piece reflects a strong interest in rhythmic variety and melodic fragmentation. It uses the elements of texture and timbre to create variety as well as contrast throughout the course of the composition. | c4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdgM4uBhhxNZlVgB9 | We reverted changes so that the satellites are now again used for performing git operations like merging MR and editing file with the web-editor. This because the new way to manage this operations didn't trigger webhooks. We will reintroduce the removal of satellites in GitLab 8.0.
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BkiUcPTxK4sA-9F9jjq3 | Hello, and thanks for looking at my map! This is the first map I made, (I've made others a while after this) and it took me a while to make too.
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Play the map in adventure mode.
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+1 Super8Mind Great map! I love how it is a loop!
0 Cake_King123 Funny. Really liked. Will get my friends to play it.
I will say "GUYS!!! I played this really funny/cool parkour map! You guys should try it! Its called 'There is Only 1 Level' I hope they play it. Good job. Btw i subscribed. Can you subscribe me?
-1 and3im Great map. it s an easy parkour but a very very great map . i like it. great job !
+2 Avril Very cool! I look forward to part 2!
Was this possibly inspired by the free game This is the Only Level by Jmtb02?
The only real similrity is that they are both fun.
No, I came up with the name of the map in my head. I didn't know that game existed.
-1 diamondsquidz900 This map is cool!
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Noise is the most common environmental pollutant and the most widely occurring health hazard in industrial workplaces. Even new manufacturing plants, unless designed with input from an occupational hygienist or noise specialist, are often constructed with significant built in employee noise exposures. Evaluation of these exposures is essential to identify employees at risk and workplace areas where noise control is required. A knowledge of noise monitoring, and basic noise control strategies is necessary to run an effective noise control program.
A prerequisite for any hearing conservation plan is the identification of all plant operations that contribute significantly to the noise exposure of employees and to quantify the contribution they make. Efforts can then be directed to reducing noise exposures through engineering controls and other measures in order to protect the hearing of all employees.
Assessing workplace noise exposure requires an understanding of basic acoustic principles and familiarity with the instrumentation and procedures used to characterize the acoustic environment of the workplace. This course introduces the theoretical principles and practical skills required by the occupational health professional to evaluate potential noise exposures and formulate the basis of a noise exposure control program. With this knowledge, it is possible for industrial hygienists to accurately quantify worker exposures and use this data to develop noise control solutions.
The objective of this course is to provide each participant with a fundamental understanding of noise and its effects on human hearing, noise measurement techniques and basic noise control principles.
Topics covered in the course include: the fundamental physics of sound; the physiology of hearing and hearing loss; non auditory effects of noise exposure; noise exposure standards and guidelines; the operation of sound level meters and noise dosimeters; octave band analysis; sound measurement calculations; the use of computer programs for noise exposure data analysis; sound measurement reporting. Special considerations relating to community noise evaluation will also be discussed.
The course includes hands-on experience with several simulated measurement scenarios to ensure that the participant can take valid noise measurements with confidence. Practical exercises in performing the more common calculations associated with computing noise exposures will also contribute to the participants understanding of noise monitoring and noise exposure evaluation.
In order to complete this course the participant should have a basic understanding of algebra and logarithmic notation. Each participant should bring a basic scientific calculator in order to perform the calculations required in the exercises. The calculator should have the ability to calculate basic logarithmic functions. More elaborate functions are not required.
During the course, several different techniques will be described for using computer spreadsheets to process noise data. Participants, who have a laptop computer they can bring to the course, will be able to use it to advantage during some of the practical exercises. Some software programs and spreadsheet templates will be provided to participants. Although very useful, a computer is not required in order to take the course.
Our goal is to ensure that every course participant is comfortable with the measurement technology, techniques and strategies of sound level measurement for occupational noise exposure assessment.
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When voters cast their ballots across this country to participate in the Nov. 3 election, their votes — much like many of the events of 2020 — were like no other.
Below are a few of the news stories to consider for your coverage of the 2020 presidential election.
Clarifying the Electoral College and the popular vote
As votes filtered in on election night, both presidential campaigns were focused on the number 270, the total of Electoral College votes needed to win the White House. Schedule an interview with American politics expert Dr. Gregg Murray to learn how a candidate can win the popular vote and another wins the electoral vote and presidency.
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Based on three studies, Nest on Monday revealed average savings of $131 to $145 per year.
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The Nest Learning Thermostat saves U.S. customers about 10 to 15 percent on heating and cooling bills, according to new reports.
Based on two independent studies and one internal one, Nest on Monday touted the positive results, revealing average savings of $131 to $145 per year.
"[W]hich means the Nest Thermostat paid for itself in under two years," founder Matt Rogers wrote in a blog post.
Nest's own study pulled before-and-after energy data from homeowners across America; two independently funded, designed, and evaluated studies looked at families in Oregon and Indiana.
"Nest is constantly improving," Rogers said. "And that's why we decided to do something no other thermostat maker has done: find out how much our thermostat saves. In real homes. For real families. Across the country.
"Some saved less on their energy bills, some saved more," Rogers continued, "and many likely experienced events—like long vacations or new babies—that affected their energy bills more than switching thermostats ever could. But on average, after people installed Nest they saw real savings."
Reminiscent of an iPod classic click wheel, the Nest Thermostat launched in October 2011, picking up speed by the spring of 2012, when the device hit the online Apple Store for $250. It later went on sale in Canada and the U.K.
As its name suggests, Nest learns over time, getting better at saving energy the longer you own it. Over the last three years, the developers have updated their thermostat more than 30 times, adding new features for even more savings.
"[C]ustomers can feel even more confident about investing in a Nest Thermostat," Ben Bixby, general manager of energy services, said in a statement. "And our energy partners can be assured that energy-efficiency programs involving Nest will have an impact."
For more, see PCMag's review of the Nest Learning Thermostat and the slideshow above.
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BkiUa-DxK7FjYEXSCr-W | Mercedes-AMG GT S in Magnetite Black with AMG Silver Chrome Package. Its 260 grille pins, individually sized and spaced by the car's designer, are capped in chrome.
The creative interaction of diverse design elements lends the coupé a superior, self-confident front: the three-dimensional diamond radiator grille with central Mercedes star, a broad louvre and AMG lettering stands in the center of the front end.
As standard, the Mercedes‑AMG GT S is shod in 10-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted titanium gray – the dimensions are 9 x 19 inch (front) with 265/35 R 19 tires and 11 x 20 inch (rear) with 295/30 R 20 tires. A host of different design and color variants are available as options, such as the ultralight forged wheels in cross-spoke design, painted black matt, with high-sheen rim flange and fully integrated wheel bolt covers.
Excellent deceleration characteristics and high fade resistance come courtesy of the high-performance composite brake system. Clad with red brake calipers and discs measuring 360 millimeters at the rear and 390 millimeters in diameter at the front, this system is constructed to cope with the higher performance of the Mercedes‑AMG GT S.
Additionally, ceramic high-performance composite brake system is available as an option. Its advantages: lower weight, longer service life and even better fade resistance thanks to the ceramic brake discs with a diameter of 402 millimeters at the front and 360 millimeters at the rear.
The Mercedes‑AMG GT S is equipped as standard with an AMG performance exhaust system with fully variable exhaust flaps. This allows the driver to vary the engine sound: depending on the selected DYNAMIC SELECT mode the driver may experience the V8 with a focus on comfort and relaxed, long-distance journeys or with a more powerful, emotive, motorsport-inspired touch. The AMG DRIVE UNIT includes a separate button to control the exhaust flaps directly. The new Mercedes‑AMG sports car has its own tonal characteristics which denote the car's membership of the AMG family but that also distinguish it clearly from other high-performance cars.
Car in Iridium Silver with AMG Silver Chrome Package. Perfect proportion, delicious detail and functional flair define how the AMG GT S looks, and drives.
Positively arched surfaces give the Mercedes‑AMG GT S its sensuous character and the appearance of a sculpture. Viewed from the side, the dome-shaped, arched roof line and the frameless doors are eye-catching features. A muscular element sculpted out of the side wall creates a sense of lightness and dynamism, even when the vehicle is at a standstill. The surfaces and lines of the side wall flow into the rear-end with a dramatic tapered effect. The Mercedes‑AMG GT S deliberately avoids lines in the shoulder region. The only line is one lower down, picked up again in the rear bumper, which stretches the body and makes it appear lighter. The side air outlets, each with two fins, represent a typical, styling feature of Mercedes-Benz sports cars. The Mercedes‑AMG GT S has no visible aerials which could disrupt the overall appearance.
Auto in AMG Solarbeam Yellow with Carbon Fiber Exterior Trim. Carbon fiber exterior details and AMG Carbon Ceramic brakes are among the racing-bred options.
Automobile in AMG Solarbeam Yellow with Carbon Fiber Exterior Trim. Every corner verifies the ideal balance of the AMG GT's front-mid-engine/rear-transaxle layout.
Luxury car in designo Cardinal Red. Subtle, polished trapezoidal tailpipes emit an epic symphony of exhaust notes.
AMG GT S with standard Black Nappa leather. Precise instrumentation includes a multifunction color screen that can show vital performance data.
Featuring controls in stylized V8 arrangement, the AMG DRIVE UNIT is the control center for the sports transmission as well as all driving dynamics functions. The AMG E-SELECT selector lever, the AMG DYNAMIC SELECT Controller and various buttons can be used to adjust the mode, transmission and ESP®, for example. The suspension and the exhaust system can also be adjusted, depending on the car's equipment. The driver can change between the R, N, and D transmission settings in the most direct manner possible by just nudging the AMG E-SELECT lever. When the vehicle is stationary, the Park position is activated by simply pressing the "P" button. This happens automatically when the engine is switched off. The AMG DYNAMIC SELECT CONTROLLER can be used to call up the predefined modes "Comfort" (C), "Sport" (S), "Sport Plus" (S+) and "Race" plus an individually settable mode (I*). In this case, each individual mode changes the vehicle parameters as a function of the vehicle equipment – the aim being to offer the driver an optimum driving experience in every driving situation. Selecting a mode changes the settings for the drive system, the transmission tuning, the steering, the AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension, the selectable AMG performance exhaust system, the ESP® and the ECO start/stop function. The M button is used to activate manual mode, which allows the driver to change gear manually at all times. In addition, the AMG DRIVE UNIT has a button for selecting the ESP® levels, a button for manually adjusting the optional AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension, a button for the selectable AMG performance exhaust system and a button for manually controlling the retractable rear airfoil, which depending on the car's equipment is located in the center console or the upper control panel.
The AMG instrument cluster offers an exciting AMG design and valuable information for sporty drivers. Exclusivity and sportiness are visually underscored by the 2-tube look of the round dials with carbon-fiber-look backplates and a surround in silver chrome. The speedometer with 360 km/h dial is on the left, the rev counter with AMG logo on the right. The AMG main menu including RACETIMER and the AMG start-up screen are shown in high resolution and in color on the central 11.4 cm TFT multifunction display. With the RACETIMER it is possible to measure and store lap times.
Mercedes AMG GT S with Black Exclusive Nappa leather and DINAMICA. DINAMICA microsuede and any of three stitching colors accents the seat inserts and steering wheel.
The performance steering wheel with its three-spoke design sits perfectly in the hand: it comes with silver-colored aluminum shift paddles, 12 o'clock marking and a steering wheel rim in black nappa leather with flattened bottom section. For an even better grip during sporty maneuvers, the grip area is finished in DINAMICA microfiber.
The AMG sports seats in the Mercedes‑AMG GT S provide good lateral support for both the driver and the front passenger even under high lateral acceleration and, at the same time, offer exceptional seating comfort. Their distinctive contours, the AMG badges and the integrated head restraints all add up to emphasize the car's sporty look.
The more pronounced seat contours and the adjustable side bolsters of the optional AMG Performance seats improve quite tangibly the lateral support given to the driver and front passenger. Seat center panels in DINAMICA microfiber, seat side bolsters in ARTICO man-made leather and black belt guides represent further distinguishing characteristics compared to the standard-fit sports seats. Their distinctive design gives the interior a sporty flair all of its own.
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BkiUcN_xK1yAga6Jq_Q7 | Established in 1980, The Lumberjack Restaurant at the corner of Howard and Tecumseh has been serving generations of families in Windsor and Essex County for over 30 years.
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Thursday to Sunday and all Holidays we stoke up our Wood Grill BBQ in our main dining room around 4 pm. You can smell the scent of Maples and Hardwoods wafting through the dining room as the Chef prepares to work his magic. Then, watch as Jack skillfully grills steaks, chicken and ribs over an open flame.
Our menu features Canadian Cuisine and traditional dishes with a little twist. From our 55+ menu and Children's menu to our hearty steak menu that boasts a 32 oz Sirloin Steak; we have the perfect meal to suit your appetite. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner all day long. And since every meal is made to order, we are able to accommodate all food allergies and dietary requirements.
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BkiUffbxK1yAgYaM4lCr | The Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar was an aircraft engine developed by Armstrong Siddeley. The Jaguar was a petrol-fuelled air-cooled 14-cylinder two-row radial engine design. The Jaguar III was first used in 1923, followed in 1925 by the Jaguar IV and in 1927 by the Jaguar VI. In 1925 the Jaguar became the first production aero engine incorporating a geared supercharger.
Design and development
The Jaguar was developed from the Royal Aircraft Factory RAF.8 design proposal of 1917, and was engineered to use a gear-driven supercharger. First run on 21 June 1922 initial performance was not as expected; as a result the stroke was increased to 5.5 in (139.7 mm) on all variants after the Jaguar I. Throughout its career the Jaguar suffered from vibration due to a lack of a crankshaft centre bearing.
The most powerful version of the engine, the Jaguar VIC, produced a maximum of 490 hp (365 kW) on takeoff at 1,950 rpm and weighed 910 lb (413 kg). The later Lynx was designed using one row of Jaguar cylinders.
Variants
Jaguar I
1922, 300 hp.
Jaguar II
1923, 385 hp, increased stroke, capacity 1,512 cu in (24.8 L).
Jaguar III
1923, 385 hp.
Jaguar IIIA
1923, 380 hp.
Jaguar IV
1925, 385 hp, twin carburettors
Jaguar IVA
420 hp, Geared propeller drive.
Jaguar IVC
1928, 400 hp, revised connecting rod design, enclosed valve gear.
Jaguar IV(S)
1925, 365 hp, fully supercharged.
Jaguar V
1928.
Jaguar VI
1927.
Jaguar VI(S)
1928, supercharged version of Jaguar VI.
Jaguar VIC
1927, 470 hp, geared propeller drive version of Jaguar VI.
Jaguar VID
1928.
Jaguar VIIA
1929, 400 hp, fully supercharged.
Jaguar VIII
1928, 405 hp, fully supercharged, geared propeller drive
Applications
Airco DH.4
Airco DH.9
Armstrong Whitworth Ajax
Armstrong Whitworth Aries
Armstrong Whitworth Argosy
Armstrong Whitworth Atlas
Armstrong Whitworth Siskin
Armstrong Whitworth Starling
Armstrong Whitworth Wolf
Avro 642
Blackburn Airedale
Blackburn C.A.15C
Blackburn Turcock
Boulton Paul P.71
De Havilland Dormouse
De Havilland DH.50
De Havilland Giant Moth
De Havilland Hyena
Fairey Ferret
Fairey Flycatcher
Fokker C.V
Fokker D.XVI
Gloster Gnatsnapper
Gloster Grebe
Handley Page Hampstead
Hawker Danecock
Hawker Hawfinch
Hawker Hoopoe
Hawker Woodcock
Larkin Lascowl
Martinsyde ADC 1
Nieuport Nighthawk
Parnall Plover
RAAF Experimental Section Warrigal II
Supermarine Air Yacht
Supermarine Nanok
Supermarine Southampton
Vickers Vellore
Vickers Vespa
Vickers Viastra
Vickers Vimy Trainer
Westland Wapiti
Westland Weasel
Engines on display
A preserved Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar is on public display at the Science Museum (London).
Specifications (Jaguar I)
See also
References
Notes
Footnotes
Bibliography
Lumsden, Alec. British Piston Engines and their Aircraft. Marlborough, Wiltshire: Airlife Publishing, 2003. .
External links
Virtual aviation museum
The Siddeley "Jaguar"s' 17,000 Miles - a 1926 Flight article on the Jaguar's endurance during an London-Cape Town-London flight by Alan Cobham
Aircraft air-cooled radial piston engines
Jaguar
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Hockeyfan48
Managed to get a 4v4 in H2 Classic. One person dropped before the game loaded though. Not sure if they backed out on their own or were lagged out.
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Latin-America says Hi
Just had the map choices of Lockout, Orbital, and Chill Out guess which got chosen.
None, cuz the game froze before the voting started.
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Here is a question for everyone:
If there isn't a C-level cleaning in the near future at 343 given this fiasco, how would you view 343 as a commercial stuido?
Right now I view 343i as a complete joke and utter failure. Halo: CEA was a total disappointment, because the multiplayer portion of the game was a slap in the face to OG H:CE players. To make matters worse, 343i's excuse "that the original H:CE multiplayer experience cannot be replicated" have been disproved by their own game.
Halo 4 is considered by most to be the worst game in the series, and was DOA shortly after launch. And now it seems that MCC might suffer a similar fate, unless there is so kind of otherworldly intervention, that allows them to get matchmaking working properly (you know, like all the other Halo games since Halo 2).
CE and H2 don't feature the H4 medals, and I'm using default. Best bug ever.
I'm really hoping that by the time I get home from work tomorrow night I can finally play Halo
Close it froze after the voting process.
Call Me Jest
I seem to find games pretty fast when queuing by myself. However, as soon as I bring friends into the equation...No games. What's the point of playing if I can't even play with my friends. lol
Even just being able to find people consistently would be a big step in the right direction, considering they made it 4v4 for h2 classic.
As long as it's actually 4v4 and not bugged.
What hopper are you in? H2c goes to 7/8 each time, then waits for an 8th until people start leaving.
Team slayer. I'm gonna try H2C now
It's nihilistic "Eh it's not our lives, fuck it if anyone wanted a Christmas gift that meant anything, as long as we get to feed OUR FAMILIES nobody else matters".
Sure this is every day in big business, but that's what game development in the fall is like. Nobody else matters, If I have a wife and a kid, abandon everyone else who dares to attempt to be happy. They should be able to entertain themselves just fine. "JUST BUY THE GAME ASSHOLE".
Yeah, clearly it's all those scumbag sellout coders and programmers at fault. Not the studio heads, or the MS execs, clearly the fault of the programmers. They should stop caring so much about making rent and work 18 hours a day until the game goes gold so they can get fired after.
What kind of stupid shit is this? Pin blame where it's due.
Speaking of which, tell me if this sounds familiar:
The experience the developer referred to occurred from 2011 to 2012 where they worked for a major studio on a top-selling, highly rated first-person shooter. Their troubles began when top brass at the studio decreed early in 2011 that the game's release date was moved up a full year—from an original Fall 2013 projection to Fall of 2012.
"Despite our engineering, creative, HR, every kind of risk that we posed to them, and all of our concerns, we were given a due date... So people scrambled to make new decisions, cut features, deprioritize features, come up with a whole new production pipeline."
In the mad dash to adjust to an accelerated timeline, the required crunch time began to escalate.
"It kinda crept on. It was like, 'Hey guys, we're gonna be ordering food on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week. If you are staying past 7 p.m.; if you have a lot of work to do, email us, and we'll make sure you get a meal.'" For a month or two, that arrangement stood. But then another email went out, adding another day to the list. And then another.
"In it's final form, it was lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and then some people were coming in on Sundays."
The word, "crunch," the developer says, was never used.
"This is people coming in at 9. Working all day. Leaving 10, 11, 12, 1, depending what they were doing. And then coming back the next morning and doing it all over again, six to seven days a week. To my knowledge, five couples got a divorce because of this. Almost the entire creative leadership has now quit, after ship. It was toxic; it was a toxic environment."
"My relationships became affected," the developer said, "I became affected as a person. I wasn't sleeping, I wasn't eating very well. I was going out to drink a lot [sort of laughs] It was the only way to deal…[you start] shirking work, because you feel the anxiety. I'd wake up in the morning, and I'd be like, 'Oh god I have to go to work. I do not want to get out of bed today, because I don't want to deal with this crap.' Because if people on the ground are feeling this, it means the leads are feeling it, the execs are feeling it—and they push down harder and make it worse, you know?"
Spartan0S36
Yeah it's late and I'm getting random "Gathering Data" prompts still. Getting drunk off the frustration now.
EDIT: Reading that excerpt, yep, not working for the industry any time soon.
I'm pretty sure the 8 is intentional tweaking on their part. Still getting hung up on 7 players, 7th try. The fact it's not starting at 7 is definitely new behavior since launch. They're doing something over there.
Still not happy about spending $460 to test a beta.
Edit: yeah, h2c hangs at 7 consistently for me and refuses to start with less than 8.
King Nielsen
When do we all wake up and realize this was just a bad dream
Yeah it seems like getting stuck on 7 is the newest obstacle to pass. Then half the lobby backs out and you have to restart.
Edit: You were in my lobby for a bit, until everyone left
Bro just got my first 4v4!!!
swarmerr
I think I understand Master Chief's pain........
aKREZZ
That awkward moment when this guy makes more sense than 343
Whatever magic bungie used to limit how long you search for a match needs to get passed on to 343. If there is an odd number of players after a certain amount of time, boot one and form even teams. If a certain number of mins has passed and there are is an even number of players but not the full max needed, start the match.
This matchmaking engine is obviously built to find the max amount of players per search and it's ruining the experience. It's taking too fuckin long and then we still end up with uneven teams at times. Stop it.
I've been sitting in this h2c for almost 10 mins now because it cannot find that 8th player. It goes down to 6 then back up to 7. Start a fuckin 3v3. It's a 4v4 playlist, not big team.
Does anyone know if they plan to put in a "promote to leader" option for party? Or is there already one and i just can't find it?
Rated R Inferno
Had a badass 4v4 br game on turf, now I can't find a game anywhere :/
Go to roster, click on there name and scroll down. They recently added it.
I think I saw Podtacular tweet about it. Go into the roster menu, highlight the person you want to make party leader and hit A, and a menu should pop up with an option to promote them.
Larry Sizemore
Decided to try again (searching for games). Found one game surprisingly quickly. Of course Gemini SMGs won the vote over Citadel BRs and Chill Out though. Because I got matched with shitheads. I got betrayed for sword! That was fun.
Found another game somewhat quickly (read: just as I was starting to get impatient). Derelict wins the vote. Host is dog crap and I don't know if I hit a single pistol shot during the entire match. Oh well.
Beginning to think I spoke too soon and maybe the patch DID accomplish something. 30 minutes and a grand total of zero games later (after trying a search in every playlist but H3), I wonder why I still let myself get fooled. | commoncrawl | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
BkiUdKQ5qsMAIw7A6E8g | So I may have missed the #LostGirlsMeet but I didn't miss the girls and their beautiful shop..
So if there's something I love about moving and traveling is finding new vintage stores. Lost Girls Vintage, Sarah and Kyla started their shop on a cute orange RV they found online and named Winnie. When I first started following the girls on Instagram they would announce where Winnie was currently parked for the weekend to sell their vintage gems. Being always busy with college and work I never had a chance to meet them. I even ran past them once on Broadway on my way (very late) for work and shed a tear. I am so happy I got to make it to their shop even though I missed an Instameet they where hosting that day (whoops).
Their small boutique is located in the neighborhood of Pilsen near some of my favorite coffee shops. I love the theme of the shop stayed with the same style Winnie has along with other rustic, and western themes. The shop was also filled with some amazing items. My personal favorites where the plaid skirt rack and western boots. I'm excited to collaborate with these babes in Spring! If you love in Chicago you definitely follow them on Instragram @LostGirlsVintage due to their famous $5 holler sales you don't want to miss and events they host. | c4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdSzxK7IDOB8Thx8o | Me at the Blogger Scene Event, I won a bouquet of flowers!!
Last night I attended the Blogger Scene Winter Cocktail Party! Can you say fun!!! This is my second Blogger Scene Event and I must say I love attending these shindigs, lol.
It's an event for bloggers, but, anyone can attend.
Maybe you want to start a blog and don't know how, or you are a business and want to make relationships with bloggers, or you want to be inspired, or maybe even to get out of the house, have fun and make new friends.
This is a great social and learning event for that.
At this event I love that I am able to get inspired and learn so much about blogging from the Panel of Bloggers.
I am also able to meet and network with other amazing bloggers and people in attendance, as well as learn from them.
We all share ideas and help one another out. It's so great to see a community of bloggers in one room and able to help each other get to the next level.
I always feel comfortable and welcomed at this event. Everyone is so friendly, cool, laid back, nice and supportive.
This is the second time I've attended this event solo. Although a few of the friends I made at the Blogger Scene Summer Send-Off event was there. I'm getting to the point where I enjoy going to events alone. The reason being, I am forced to get out of my comfort zone and make friends. I network more and I push myself to meet people just to get out of that awkwardness of being there alone and feeling lonely. This helps me with my self-confidence.
I am already a confident and out-going person, but, in the past I wouldn't go to some events if I didn't have someone attending with me. The reason being, One for safety reasons and Two because I didn't want to feel awkward and go alone. That hindered me more than helped me. Not so much now. If I see an event that I feel would be fun and/or beneficial, I am going no matter if I am by myself or not.
Yes, safety comes first, so I would at least make one friend or a group of friends, I am comfortable around, to leave the event with and that way we all can make sure that each of us gets to our destination safely. Also, my friends and family always know where I am the moment I leave the house. SAFETY FIRST!!!
This time the event was held at The Gryphon in Washington, DC. So excited because I was able to find great FREE parking this time around. This was also a great location. I love the layout of this place. And the vibe as well as the decor is amazing.
When I arrived at this event I seen and greeted one of my friend Saumya, we met at the last event, and I introduced myself to one of the attendees she was speaking with, Kesha Abigail who is a Style Blogger. I saw my friend Tanvi, Saumya's business partner, but she was in such a deep conversation that I decided I'd talk with her later at the event. After talking a bit with Saumya and Kesha, I was directed to Ashley, the host, to check in and get a ticket for a free drink. AWESOME! I love free stuff, Lol. Ashley is so nice and kind. It was so great meeting and chatting with her last night. Although I went to her last event I was not able to formally meet her, but, I am glad that I was able to meet her this time around. She's also a blogger and photographer.
After checking my coat in I went to the bar to get my free drink. There were so many options but I didn't know what to choose so I let the bar tender help me decided. I wanted a sweet drink but nothing too sweet. So he pointed out that I should try the Aphrodite's Melon Mule. He said I'd like it. The drink consists of Grey Goose Melon, Ginger Beer, and Lime.
Ok, now I am not a beer drinking, I don't really like beer, so I was a bit skeptical. Apologizes to the people that are beer drinkers, it's just not my thing, no offense. But when he put the drink in front of me, I tasted it and I must say it was pretty good! I was shocked that I didn't mind the taste. Cool!!! I guess as long as it's a mixed drink I'm good, lol. I'm not much of a drinker anyway. I don't mind it but I just can't take the taste of beer or alcohol. If it's a mixed fruity drink I'm good. I mean I'll take a shot once in a while, but, it's not really something I like.
Ok back to the recap, yes, I was surprised that the drink was good. So, after I got my drink, I turned around and saw that my friend Tiffany "The Together Traveler" blogger (who I met at the last blogger scene event) was right next to me, I tapped her on the shoulder and greeted her. We chatted and I met Tyler who's a fashion and lifestyle blogger. She is so cool and fun. I met other people there that weren't bloggers, they were really kind as well.
During the Panel discussion I learned a lot about how to network with other brands, what to and what not to do to take my blog to the next level, and etc. I was finally able to catch up with Tanvi, she's such a fashionista, loved her outfit, to see how things are going. She and Saumya both have great style and looked great yesterday. After our chat, I met Krystal Tingle, blogger, she has such a lively fun personality. I also met Dahlia, blogger, and her friend who has the same name as me, Nicole, lol. Dahlia has a sweet and kind personality. Three really cool young ladies. I met other's in attendance as well.
After the Panel discussions my friend Stephanie David, Founder and CEO of PopNod was there to talk a little about her business. She is so nice and such a great person, we met on Instagram through a mutual friend and then I met her in-person at her StyleMakers and ChangeMakers event. But, it's so funny because she was at the Summer Send-Off Blogger Scene event I went to and she was a sponsor for it. And when we took the group picture we were only a few people away from each other, but we did not meet that day, so funny, lol.
Once Stephanie finished speaking to the guest, it was time for the door prizes. What was so funny, I felt like I was going to win a prize but I didn't know what or when. I was the last to win the flowers. Tiffany and I both won flowers that night. YAY!!!
The party was beginning to wind down so Tiffany and decided to talk to some of the Panelist. We were able to have a great conversation with Julien of It's Julien, I love her blog. She is so amazing and sweet. Then I talked a bit to Stephanie as Tiffany talked to Alicia of Alicia Tenise. Alicia has a great blog also.Tiffany eventually began talking to Stephanie and once the party came to an end we decided to tell people bye. Tiffany then wanted to tell Ashley, the host, bye so we stopped and chatted with her a bit before we left. To be safe we left the party together, the buddy system, but parted ways because she had to take the train and I drove my car. Safety First!!!
At this event I mingled with the friends I made at the last event as well as made new friends. I met a good number of people at this event. Some were bloggers and some weren't. So many great bloggers under on roof. This is my second blogger scene event and I am truly a fan of this fun social gathering. Tremendously fun! At this event I won a prize!!! It was so awesome because I felt in my heart I was going to win. I won some beautiful flowers. I was told that the flowers are prehistoric and tropical. Such a fun event so glad I came.
If you have a chance, also visit Anna's page she attended the same two blogger scene events as me, met her at both events. She's a fitness, food and fashion blogger.
Hosted and Co-Created By Ashley In DC and The Fashionably Broke. | c4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUfLXxaKgQSxpOPSXL | Home Interview Interview with Juvenile Cricket Enthusiast Asvin M, Founder of Swagcricket
Asvin M is a 28-years-old Juvenile Cricket Enthusiast. He belongs to Marthandam, Kanyakumari, and is the founder of Swagcricket. Interview with Juvenile Cricket Enthusiast Asvin M, Founder of Swagcricket.
Social media is much more than we think, it has much more meaning than just scrolling through memes and reels. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and many others provide the users with an option to create content. Ultimately, it is the users like you who become content creators and give you regular content on these platforms.
Asvin M is one of such users who decided to convert his craze for MS Dhoni into a fan page on Facebook. Little did Asvin know that this fan page would make him the Owner and Managing Director of Swagcricket.com today.
Swagcricket.com is a website which provides cricket fans with a different view of the game. Trending news, profiles, and features are the highlight of this website. Thanks to the growth of this website, Asvin M has now launched Theswagsports.com with an aim of covering content of various sports across the world.
Asvin M's fan page about Dhoni became much popular. So, he created general cricket pages, again offering unique content. With this reach, he gathered a large audience and then came across blogging.
He did not have enough idea of monetization and revenue generation when he started. However, he kept working hard in this direction, increased his knowledge day by day, and has transformed swagcricket.com into a bigger website now.
Asvin M initially worked a regular 9 to 5 job to earn a salary for his family. He is a graduate in Electricals and Electronics. However, there came a phase in his life when he had to choose between his career and passion.
Fortunately, Asvin took the route of passion, and on top of that, his family supported him a lot. His brother, who is a graphic designer, has backed him at crucial moments. Even his friends have been quite supportive in his journey.
Swagcricket.com is quite popular in India now, with lots of fans visiting the website for their dose of cricket content. Notably, Asvin M made it big in this field with a small team only, who was always dedicated to working for the website.
Asvin M Swagcricket Personal Information
Full Birth Name Asvin M
Nick name Ash
Hometown Marthandam, Kanyakumari
Current Residence Marthandam, Kanyakumari
Famous For 1. Founder of Swag Cricket
2. Cricket Enthusiast.
3. Digital Marketer.
4. Blogger.
Highest Qualification B.E
School/ College Anna University
Hobbies Cricket, Travelling
Site Url Link
Founder of SwagCricket – Asvin M
Digital Guruji : Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from and where did you grow up?
Asvin M SwagCricket : Hello, my name is Asvin M, I am the founder of Swagcricket. I was born and brought up in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
Asvin M SwagCricket : I am a big fan of former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni. He inspired me a lot, and being an ardent fan of Dhoni, I opened a Facebook fan page, where I shared content about MS Dhoni regularly. This fan page grew bigger day by day and it was the beginning of my entrepreneurial journey.
Continuing the same way, I decided to create cricket pages non-centric to MS Dhoni. My main intention was to create engaging content that can entertain the fans on various social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Digital Guruji : How was SwagCricket founded?
Asvin M SwagCricket : My social media pages grew bigger day by day. However, I had no idea how could I transform my passion into something bigger. My passion for cricket helped me achieve much success on social media, but it was not generating any revenue for me at one time.
Subsequently, I learned about blogging and how it can help me generate revenue through social media accounts. Even though I did not have much knowledge about blogging then, my passion drove me to create a website, and hence, Swagcricket was founded. Initially, I myself wrote the articles on my website before I started to hire freelancers for the same.
Digital Guruji : May I know, How did the idea for your business come about?
Asvin M SwagCricket : Slowly, we started to get organic views from all over the world. I worked hard on the SEO aspect and tried my best to drive organic traffic. It did not happen in one day, but slowly and gradually, the number of visitors started from search engines like Google, Bing, etc. to increase.
After swagcricket.com started to receive visitors regularly from search engines and social media, I decided to launch another website named theswagsports.com. The idea behind it was to cover all sports, including cricket. We also have the Tamil version of The Swag Sports website.
Digital Guruji : What does Swag Cricket do?
Asvin M SwagCricket : Swagcricket.com aims to provide cricket content to the fans in a unique manner. Our sole aim is to produce content that is interesting and unique at the same time. Our main focus is the Top 5, Top 10 features, wherein we combine the top entries from the entire cricket history, regarding a particular statistic or a particular event to educate the fan about the history. Also, we cover some trending social media news for the younger cricket fans.
Digital Guruji : What were the challenges that you faced initially and how did you overcome it?
Asvin M SwagCricket : Yes, I have faced many challenges initially. After graduation, my family situation forced me to take up a regular 9 to 5 job, which did not have a satisfying return as well. Still, I worked because of my family. However, there came a moment where I had two options. One was to continue working 9 to 5, and the second was to follow the passion. Thankfully, I chose the second option and even my family has supported my decision.
Asvin M SwagCricket : I have completed my graduation in Electrical and Electronics. I have an elder brother, who is currently working as a graphics designer. My mother is a housewife, and my father is in the field of construction works.
Asvin M SwagCricket : Family and friends have always been supportive, especially my brother. My elder brother has given me a lot of support in my journey so far. Even my family has been quite supportive and satisfied with my journey.
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Asvin M SwagCricket : Well, I would like to change one thing only, that too in the digital world. Often we have seen that whenever a YouTuber or a social media influencer is in public, their fans easily recognize him. However, the same is not the case for bloggers like us. Even though our websites get lots of visitors, the people who read the content might not always recognize the writer in public. Hence, if I had a magic stick, I would try to make the bloggers more popular and recognizable.
Digital Guruji : What is the best way to learn digital marketing?
Asvin M SwagCricket : There are many ways to learn digital marketing, but in my honest opinion, the only way to master digital marketing is to start doing it. You need to understand by doing it practically. Obviously, you will commit some errors, but that is the only way you will get to know more about the main concept.
Digital Guruji : If you had the chance to start your career over again, what would you do differently?
Asvin M SwagCricket : Ohh, if I restarted my journey, I would definitely take more risks than what I have taken so far in my journey right now.
Digital Guruji : What inspires you? Whose work has influenced you most?
Asvin M SwagCricket : MS Dhoni inspires me and his work on the field and off the field influenced me the most. For a quote, I'll say one of MS Dhoni's statements only: "Face the failure until the failure fails to face you."
Digital Guruji : What are the qualities you look for in a candidate when you hire for SwagCricket?
Asvin M SwagCricket : We do not have a huge group, but I have some cricket lovers who have been with me on this journey. Before hiring them, I tried to see if they had the same passion for cricket and blogging as them. Also, their knowledge about the sport was the main aspect, because only a regular cricket viewer can describe better than a casual viewer. Obviously, in writing articles, you also look for someone with a good command of writing and language. So, these are some qualities I looked for while hiring for swagcricket.com.
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Digital Guruji : What is your greatest fear, and how do you manage fear?
Asvin M SwagCricket : Taking risks has been my greatest fear, to be honest. Everyone loves to play on the safe side, but the thought of achieving success by taking risks is also there in everyone's mind. Very few take risks because of the fear of failure. However, because of my experience, I have been able to manage this fear.
Digital Guruji : What next? What are your future goals?
Asvin M SwagCricket : My future goal is to transform my website into one of the biggest sporting websites in India. The fans have loved our content, and we will try to improve and grow in the same direction, with the goal being to generate huge traffic consistently, which will ultimately make us one of the top sports websites in the country.
Here Ends Interview with Juvenile Cricket Enthusiast Asvin M, Founder of Swagcricket.
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BkiUbPDxK5YsWPOoeMJi | The Bendigo Bank Bendigo Football Netball League preliminary finals will be held this Saturday at the QEO.
This weekend, Eaglehawk FNC Reserves Captain Jared Reilly will line up for his 200th Reserves match.
KYNETON fights Sandhurst to stay in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo Football Netball League's senior footy premiership race in this Sunday's first semi-final.
THE only team to beat Sandhurst in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo Football Netball League's A-grade netball this season, Gisborne will aim to do so again in Sunday's second semi-final.
BFNL stars selected in VNL "Teams of the Year"
Congratulations to the four BFNL Netballers who have been selected in the Bupa VNL "Teams of the Year" for their respective VNL clubs.
EAGLEHAWK and Sandhurst starred in the weekend's start to the Bendigo Bank Bendigo Football Netball League's senior footy finals action.
A SECOND-QUARTER blitz set up Gisborne's victory against Eaglehawk in Sunday's A-grade netball qualifying final in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo Football Netball League's finals action. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdRg5qYVBSqkyg51X | Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor.
Description: This class will explore the origins of slavery in the early modern Atlantic world and trace its history until the age of emancipation. Although the primary focus will be on African slavery in British North America and the United States, the course will integrate the Atlantic and imperial contexts and include comparative units on slavery in other empires, as well as enslavement of Native Americans. Students will analyze the political and economic consequences of slavery, and they will examine the slave cultures themselves, including religion, resistance, and family life. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUd7o4uzlh5TJwJLPD | The travellers who arrive here come from as far away as Panama and Colombia to this spot in the spring, where over thirty nest boxes stand. Welcome to Swallowville, home of up to two hundred Tree Swallows from May to June. Walk down the Lakeshore Lookout trail at Mountsberg Conservation Area around this time and you'll see the lively flock swooping and diving and flying this way and that, socializing, plucking prey, and nesting.
Early in the nesting season, staff ecologists will toss a handful of feathers early in the nesting season to a great rush of excitement while the birds rush to collect the best ones. Tree Swallows line their nests and cover their eggs with white feathers. Staff use pillow feathers because there are fewer mites. Even if no one offered feathers to the swallows, the birds would find leftover feathers down at the reservoir. It's believed that the birds use white feathers to hide their white eggs from predators. It's difficult for staff to do an egg count because of all the white feathers curving over the eggs. Some swallows will steal feathers from their neighbours if they're too lazy to find their own. Tree Swallows also use the feathers for play–at least from what we can see. Males, especially, perform with the feathers in grand displays. A male bird will fly up, up high into the sky, drop the feather, and then swoop around the feather all the way down until the bird finally catches it again. Some swallows will attempt to take the feather from it's owner as it floats down. When Mountsberg has visiting school groups, interpretative staff will give children white feathers to throw so that the swallows catch the feather in mid-air. Some Tree Swallows have become bold in previous years and will come right up to your hand and pluck the feathers from your fingers.
Tree Swallow. Photo by Jim Aikenhead.
Tree Swallows need somewhere to stow their white feather nests and progeny, and prefer to nest in cavities; they need a sheltered hole to make their home. In the wild, they'll make their homes in carved-out holes by the carpenters of the forest, woodpeckers. Tree Swallows are not finicky and will readily move into nest boxes made by humans, provided that the location is right. They prefer open fields or beaver meadows because they have room to fly and there is enough room in open spaces for the whole flock to move in. Tree swallows are very social and like to visit with their neighbours and family and friends, but they like to have their own allotted space. Tree Swallows are the suburbanites of the bird world: they prefer space between their detached homes. If two nest boxes are too close together, only one family will move into a nest box. Other prospecting families will find the other nest box too close for comfort.
While it may seem appealing to build a nestbox in your own backyard, there are a few reasons we do not recommend that the public erect nest boxes. Exceptions to this rule are farmers or landowners who own large rural areas with open space because they are the most likely to attract a flock of tree swallows. Suburban and urban nest boxes on the other hand will attract the non-native European House Sparrows which are abundant in these areas. European House Sparrows cannot co-exist with other species; in fact, they will destroy eggs, and kill nestlings and adult birds. You wouldn't want to invite the vicious European House Sparrows into your backyard.
We have not seen European House Sparrows at Mountsberg, and the Tree Sparrows do share the space with more amenable neighbours. Wrens will sometimes take over a nest box or two placed near the shrubs, albeit, they are grumpier then the amiable Tree Swallows and will fill surrounding nest boxes with sticks to prevent new neighbours from moving into their backyard. We'll often see a pair of Eastern Bluebirds take a box on the very far edge.
Wrens are only the beginning of neighbours who settle in Swallowville. A busy community full of wild flowers and pollinators thrives underneath the nest boxes even after the Tree Swallows have left in late June. Stand on the edge of Swallowville and you'll see Black-eyed Susans, Wild Carrot, Wild Grape, Red Clover, Goldenrod, Chicory, and Daisies. Don't wander in because Poison Ivy grows amidst the tangles. Since so many plants beloved of pollinators grow here, you'll see an array of damselflies, dragonflies, and butterflies, besides many other insects buzzing and floating around the field of flowers. Swallowville is home to a plethora of flora and fauna, and is a living example of biodiversity in our watershed.
As pretty and serene as Swallowville is now, we could lose it in the future. Due to climate change, the warm weather means that plants are blooming, and the bumper crops of insects are out before the Tree Swallows have returned home. The birds miss out on a much needed feast before nesting. Tree Swallows are areal insectivores meaning that they catch insects in the air during flight. They are not considered a species of concern but all areal insectivores have been experiencing declines in their populations. Areal insectivores are increasingly missing out on the best meals because of the asynchrony between insect populations and migration time. Another part of the problem is the use of insecticides, because then there are even fewer insects around for areal insectivores to eat. Another concern is the unusual cold spells during the breeding season or very rainy weather. Our population at Swallowville, for now, seems stable, but to the east and the north of us, many Tree Swallow populations are in steep decline.
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BkiUdUk5qhDACudDNjyS | Kunming Refinery, China
PetroChina operates the Kunming refinery, which is located in Yunnan, China. It is a non integrated refinery owned by China National Petroleum. The refinery, which started operations in 2017, has an NCI of 12.22.
Key processes of the refinery
Crude Distillation Unit (mbd): 263
Coking (mbd): 24
Catalytic Cracker (mbd): 66
Hydrocracker (mbd): 36
Reformer (mbd): 40
Hydrotreater (mbd): 221
The capacity of the refinery is expected to remain the same as 263.2mbd by 2030.
Maintenance activities at Kunming refinery
The Kunming refinery witnessed one incidents during the period 2015-2020.
About PetroChina
PetroChina Co Ltd (PetroChina), a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation, is an oil and gas company. It explores for and develops and produces crude oil and natural gas; refines crude oil and petroleum products; and produces and sells basic and derivative chemical products and others. The company also carries out the production and marketing of primary petrochemical products. It also markets and trades refined products; and transmit natural gas, crude oil and refined products through pipelines. The company's exploration basins include Erdos, Tarim, Sichuan, Daqing, Changqing, Liaohe, Xinjiang and Bohai Bay. The company has operational presence in China, Kazakhstan, Venezuela and Indonesia. PetroChina is headquartered in Beijing City, Beijing, China.
Information on the refinery is sourced from GlobalData's refinery database that provides detailed information on all active and upcoming, crude oil refineries and heavy oil upgraders globally. Not all companies mentioned in the article may be currently existing due to their merger or acquisition or business closure.
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BkiUc33xK5YsWV5L3ltA | Snakes info – all about snakes
All about snakes
How To Get Perfect Snake Skin Rdr2? (Perfect answer)
By James Bruce
It is necessary to locate a Perfect Snake and kill it with the appropriate weapons in order to obtain a perfect skin. Snakes are tiny, slithering creatures. They frighten horses instantaneously and slither across the ground, causing them to fall. When hunting snakes, it is necessary to utilize the Bow and Small Game Arrows in order to accomplish a clean kill.
1 Where can I find a lot of snakes in rdr2?
2 Is there a legendary snake in rdr2?
3 Where can I find rattlesnakes in rdr2?
4 Where is the Gila monster in RDR2?
5 Where do I find panthers in RDR2?
6 Has anyone ever caught the legendary channel catfish?
7 Where is Serpent Mound rdr2?
8 How do you get the perfect alligator skin in rdr2?
9 How do you get the perfect rabbit pelt in rdr2?
10 How do you get the perfect alligator snapping turtle in rdr2?
11 Where can I find a northern water snake in rdr2?
12 How do you use a snake skin?
Where can I find a lot of snakes in rdr2?
Snakes may be found in a variety of locations throughout the game, but the riverbank on the bottom portion of Bluewater Marsh is as good a place as any to look. Other players have remarked that areas such as the beach at Blackwater and the ocean around Saint Dennis are excellent spots to look for the animals, which builds on this.
Is there a legendary snake in rdr2?
The Giant Snake appears as an Easter Egg in Red Dead Redemption 2 and may be found in the game. It may be located in Scarlett Meadows, south of Pleasance, and is accessible by foot.
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Where can I find rattlesnakes in rdr2?
Sidewinder Gulch is located west of Tesoro Azul and southeast of Escalera
it is a tributary of the Escalera River. The majority of the time, they may be located in the bushes, out of sight, in both Nuevo Paraiso and New Austin. It is especially dangerous at night since Solomon's Folly has an unusually high concentration of rattlesnakes for its tiny size.
Where is the Gila monster in RDR2?
Locations of Gila Monster Spawns in Red Dead Redemption 2 Gila Monsters are a kind of monster that may be found in the desert. It is possible to discover Gila Monsters in New Austin, notably to the north of Lake Don Julio and to the south of the town Armadillo, which is a section of the map from the first Red Dead Redemption.
Where do I find panthers in RDR2?
Locations where the Gila Monster can be found in Red Dead Redemption 2 A common sighting in the desert is a Gila Monster. It is possible to discover Gila Monsters in New Austin, notably to the north of Lake Don Julio and to the south of the town Armadillo, which is a section of the map from the first Red Dead Redemption.
Has anyone ever caught the legendary channel catfish?
There are rumors that the San Luis River is home to the fabled Channel Catfish. Despite years of effort, no one has ever been successful in catching this particular species of fish. It has been reported that this fish enjoys cloudy weather conditions.
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Where is Serpent Mound rdr2?
The Serpent Mound, which is a Point of Interest in Roanoke Ridge, New Hanover, may be found in the town of Roanoke Ridge. If you want to find the Serpent Mound, head west along the southern trail that leads out of the Van Horne Trading Post and then north.
How do you get the perfect alligator skin in rdr2?
The majority of the population sunbathes or floats in Bayou Nwa's muddy waters. You'll want to kill one that's close to the coast so that you can really skin it afterwards. Using a sniper rifle with any sort of ammunition, with the exception of explosives, is the greatest option. Dead Eye is a powerful weapon that may be used to take out the heart or brain of an opponent.
How do you get the perfect rabbit pelt in rdr2?
The only way to acquire a flawless rabbit pelt is to use a varmint rifle, despite the fact that the game and the Compendium advise you that you should use your bow on rabbits. Any gunsmith should be able to provide you with one – just make sure you have enough ammunition for it while you're there.
How do you get the perfect alligator snapping turtle in rdr2?
Kill Weapons of Superior Quality from the Turtle.
Utilization.
Bow with Arrow.
Bow with Poison Arrow.
Throwable with Poison Throwing Knife.
Rifle with Regular.
Rifle with Split Point.
Rifle with High Velocity.
Rifle with Express
Where can I find a northern water snake in rdr2?
Northern Water Snake Information & Habitat: Northern Water Snakes are native to the coastal beaches of Roanoke Ridge and the swamplands of Lemoyne, where they may be found in large numbers.
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How do you use a snake skin?
Individuals use snakeskin to their skin for a variety of skin ailments such as sores and abcesses, boils and itchy skin (psoriasis), and scabies. They also use snake skin for eye infections, foggy spots in the eyes, sore throats, hemorrhoids, and hemorrhoids are treated with snake skin. Snake skin is also used in ointments and lotions to alleviate pain and stiffness in the joints and muscles.
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BkiUdyI4eILhQLGUVDHr | Arctic Orcas
Spent a fab weekend in the frozen north of Norway, 300 miles inside the Arctic circle, with my best mate, Philip.
The main reason for the trip was to look for Orcas, which follow the Herring into the fjords, which are seeking shelter in the winter. Since seeing Orcas on my honeymoon in British Columbia, back in 2003, I have become a little obsessed with these majestic devilfish and was desperate to see these Type 1 Eastern North Atlantic ecotypes in the icy waters of the Norwegian Sea. This was going to be my chance!
We spent our first day birding around the area, checking out the scenery and local wildlife, as far as the Finnish border. It was cold - really cold - with snow and ice covering the uplands and even down to sea level on the first day. Birding was challenging as most stuff had departed for the winter, and we failed to find any Siberian specialities in the few hours of daylight we had available. The woods were iced up and silent, apart from borealis Willow Tits, (Northern) Bullfinches and the occasional Jay or Magpie. An angry mob of Hooded Crows and Ravens directed us to an immature male Goshawk which eventually broke cover and flew straight over our heads -unfortunately our cameras were in the car, but it was a handsome, streaky beast and it powered off across the fjord towards the adjacent wooded hillside. Three barndoor-esque White-tailed Eagles were seen during the day, plus plenty of Velvet Scoters, Long-tailed Ducks, Red-breasted Mergansers and a solitary Great Northern Diver. We scoured Common Eider flocks for rarer cousins, without success.
One of the highlights of the day was encountering a couple of large herds of free-roaming - but domestic - Reindeer up on the high plateau near the Finnish border. Reindeer in most of Norway are domesticated like these, with the only wild animals in the far east and south, but they were still great to see doing their thing, licking salt off the road!
The other highlight was seeing how the birch and willow forest cloaked the mountainsides, creeping up the slopes and becoming patchy montane scrub in the higher areas. It gave the mountains a really different character to the bare, overgrazed fells back home and a glimpse of how projects like Wild Ingleborough could look in a few decades. It would be great to come back and see what this looks like in summer. One day, maybe!
Breidvik and adult White-tailed Eagle
Forest track somewhere near Nordbotn and Willow Tits (both pics by Philip Precey).
The Norway-Finland border. There was not much, apart from a rock cairn and this sign.
Montane woodland and scrub at c600-900m
I could barely get to sleep the night before this trip! The chance to see Orcas anywhere is great, but to see them in the spectacular surroundings of Arctic Norway was just too exciting. We met our guides for the day down at Tromso harbour, as the first hint of light was starting to show in the leaden sky. I chose the boat trip with Brim Explorer because their vessel is a hybrid catamaran, meaning they switch to electric power when in the area where the whales are, to reduce disturbance. They also have a marine biologist on board who ensures the clients learn a lot about cetaceans and also makes sure we do not disturb the animals at all. I was very impressed with the way they operated the trip, not least because you could get a pint on board!
The impressive Brim Explorer and a map showing Tromso and Skjervoy. It is a long way north!
We headed northeast towards Skjervoy, but came across a pod of Orcas off Russelv, so didn't go quite so far. Due to the chilly, wet weather, most clients stayed inside for the whole time, so we had lots of space to share on the multiple decks, with the other dozen brave souls. I think some of those inside may have looked up from their smartphones and lattes to see the Orcas out of the window!
The Orca pod included a female identifiable by the parallel black scars on her grey saddle, as NKW-162 and hopefully the Norwegian Orca Survey will confirm some info about her and the rest of the pod.
NKW-162
Her saddle complete with scars:
The pod were hanging out in the fjord, feeding on Herring, and they approached very close to check us out a couple of times, giving breathtaking views. It was pretty emotional as always, seeing these incredible, beautiful animals so close, in such stunning surroundings. Fortunately, the rain and icy wind hid my tears! I had forgotten how conspicuous Orca blows are and also how it is quite noisy- being audible at quite a distance, even in breezy conditions.
The pod contained a large adult male with a collossal two metre tall dorsal fin, which came slowly out of the water like a triangular periscope. He was usually accompanied by a younger male with a smaller, though still impressive fin. There were three or so adult females too, including the one we identified, plus some immatures and a calf, maybe a couple of years old.
Top two, the adult male, bottom the younger male
One of the other adult females.
The pod. Gorgeous!
There were good numbers of Little Auks feeding in the area too which were scattered by the surfacing Orcas. You can just about see them in the videos.
The Orcas hung out for about 90 minutes before they drifted away. The light was starting to fail, so we headed back to Tromso.
Minke Whale hunting is still a thing in Norway, so it is good to come here to watch whales. We told as many people as we could why we had come, but it was heart-breaking to see whale meat products for sale in some of the tourist shops in the city. It was dreadful to think that people who go out on these whale-watching trips may then go and buy a whale meat sausage, without thinking about the consequences of their actions.
To watch a compilation of Orca videos I filmed on the trip, click here.
It seemed apt to celebrate our Orcas with a pint from Brim's bar as we sailed home!
Our last day was spent walking round the north end of Tromso island, looking for birds. We added a few species to our small list, including Northern Treecreeper, Goldcrest, Blue Tit and Black Guillemot (sadly not Mandt's!). Soon, darkness descended again and our trip came to an end.
Tromso, on a dreary afternoon.
Above- drake Common Eider. Most of the Eiders we saw close were not borealis, to our surprise. Below, a bunch of Long-tailed Ducks in Tromso harbour. | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
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BkiUd8Q4uBhi7ckIpkUK | Carneal and Johnston Architectural Drawings,
Identifier: Ms-2001-008
The collection contains detail drawings, sketches, and tracings of several campus buildings. Items include 1934 drawings of 1934 Faculty Dormitory and Campus Soical Center, 1939 drawings of Agricultural Hall, 1952 and 1959 drawings of the Academic Science building, 1959 and 1961 drawings of the Engineering building, and 1961 and 1968 sketches of dorm buildings. The collection also contains original detail drawings and tracings of the Biology, Geology, and Education building.
1939-1968, n.d.
Collection is open for research.
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.
J. Ambler Johnston was born in 1885 and was a 1904 graduate of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute. He also earned a master of science degree in 1905 from VPI. Johnston resided in Richmond, Virginia, where he served as a charter member of the Richmond Rotary Club and was a Civil War scholar. He died in 1974.
William Leigh Carneal, Jr., was born in Richmond on October 24, 1881, and graduated in 1903 from the Virginia Military Institute. He began his architectural practice around 1906 following a three year stint as a clerk in his father's company, Sitterding-Carneal-Davis Company. He died in 1958.
In 1908, Carneal and Johnston combined offices. The firm's first building was the original McBryde Hall on the VPI campus, completed in 1917. The firm helped to incorporate the Collegiate Gothic style to the campus landscape. For a brief period, the firm included a third partner and was known as Carneal, Johnston, & Wright. Both Carneal and Johnston retired in the 1950s. In 1999, the surviving firm of Carneal and Johnston merged with Ballou, Justice, & Upton Architects.
3 Cubic Feet (3 boxes)
The Carneal and Johnston Architectural Drawings were transferred from the Office of the University Architect in February 2001.
Related Archival Materials
Virginia Tech Architectural Drawings, Ms2005-007. Finding aid available online.
Virginia Tech Buildings Architectural Collection, RG 6/3/2e. Finding aid available online.
Carneal and Johnston Glass Plate Negatives, Ms2014-016.
The guide to the Carneal and Johnston Architectural Drawings by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Carneal and Johnston Architectural Drawings was completed in 2001.
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)
A Guide to the Carneal and Johnston Architectural Drawings, 1939-1968, n.d.
Special Collections Staff
Revision Statements
2020-10-02: Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Carneal and Johnston Architectural Drawings, Ms2001-008, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Carneal and Johnston Architectural Drawings, Ms2001-008, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. https://aspace.lib.vt.edu/repositories/2/resources/2142 Accessed January 30, 2023. | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUc5M4uzlhZ3WGLpYp | Fermentation technology is a process based on the metabolism of microrganism, mainly bacteria and fungi.
introduction of exogenous genetic material, to provide a completely new capability.
PASSIVE SELECTION. The classical improvement is based on the screening of many cell lines (clones), testing the specific molecule production capability. The process is direct to identify clones able to produce high concentration of specific secondary metabolites.
ACTIVE SELECTION. In order to speed up the strain improvement, to increase the variability, the strain can be modified by means of chemical (nitrose guanidine) and physical (UV) treatments. Otherwise the selection can be based on the introduction of specific molecule in the substrate.
GENE CLONING. The introduction of exogenous genetic material, creates totally new strains with new potential.
It is a process based on the metabolism of microrganism, mainly bacteria and fungi.
In specific condition of temperature, pH, substrate and oxygen, is possible to drive the microrganism metabolism in order to produce specific secondary metabolites based on endogenous metabolic pathways or new capability introduces by means of exogenous genetic material.
pressure: in industrial scale a substantial gradient makes difficult to obtain a broth homogeneity.
Surface/volume ratio: it influences several parameters, like foam, temperature regulation and homogeneity.
Stirring: with high volume is not possible to reach too high impeller rpm (rotation per minute).
Number of generation: a strain is stable when the specific cell production capability does not substantially decrease after the cell duplication. A scale up should identify the number of generations without production capability decreasing.
workability of the Harvest Broth: an unsuitable reology does not allow a reliable following broth treatment phase.
Applicability in industrial scale for feeding procedure and medium preparation.
Cost: the process must be profitable when compared with chemical and extraction processes.
recovery, which allows to separate the Active Ingredient from cell or cell debris phase, and makes a first step of purification; the bulk obtained can be called "crude".
Purification of the "crude", which increases the purity of the final product.
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BkiUfeQ5qhDClb2slCSP | EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PART-TIME CUSTODIAN (Reposting)The County of Westmoreland is seeking a dependable hardworking individual to do manual work in the regular care and cleaning of the Westmoreland County Judicial Center. Commercial custodian experience is preferred. This position is part-time and the work schedule is normally Monday – Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Minimum hours worked – 25 hours per week, not to exceed 29 hours. Applications (use VA Form 10-012) and job description may be obtained either in person in the County Administrator's Office located in the George D.
The Northern Neck Regional Jail in Warsaw, VA, is seeking candidates for Part Time Jail Officer Positions. The successful candidates will earn $30 per hour. We are looking for someone with a flexible schedule to provide scheduled or unscheduled shift coverage as needed by the jail. Successful applicants must undergo a background investigation and interview. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED, have a current VA D.L., and possess current DCJS Jail Officer certification.
Want to join a team of health service providers at The Northern Neck Regional Jail in Warsaw, VA? There is a current opening for an Emergency Medical Technician - I (EMT-I) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN. An Emergency Medical Technician –B (EMT –B) is acceptable if willing to commit to earning more credentials. The starting salaries are: $35,371.85 for an EMT-I, $31,309.25 for an EMT-B, or $39,777.41 for an LPN.
The Westmoreland County Department of EMS is seeking qualified applicants for Full-Time and Part-Time EMT-Intermediate vacancies.
The Westmoreland County Commissioner of the Revenue is accepting applications for the fulltime position of Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue III. The position performs difficult skilled clerical work assisting in the operation of the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office; does related work as required. Experience working with the BAI computer system is a plus in addition to various word processing, spreadsheet and slide show presentation software programs. Demonstrated computer skills are essential for this position. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdaM4eILhQGyaEJ52 | Cuba. A voyage to Cuba, Caribbean - Havana, Santiago de Cuba...
Timeworn but magnificent, dilapidated but dignified, fun yet maddeningly frustrating; Cuba is a country of indefinable magic.
Mildewed Magnificence
Cuba is like a prince in a poor man's coat; behind the sometimes shabby facades, gold dust lingers. It's these rich dichotomies that make travel here the exciting, exhilarating roller-coaster ride it is. Trapped in a time warp and reeling from an economic embargo that has grated for more than half a century, this is a country where you can wave goodbye to Western certainties and expect the unexpected. If Cuba were a book, it would be James Joyce's Ulysses; layered, hard to grasp, serially misunderstood, but – above all – a classic.
Meticulously preserved, Cuba's colonial cities haven't changed much since musket-toting pirates stalked the Caribbean. The atmosphere and architecture is particularly stirring in the Unesco-listed cities – Havana, Trinidad, Cienfuegos and Camagüey – where grandiose squares and cobbled streets tell erstwhile tales of opulence and intrigue. Elsewhere many buildings lie ruined and tattered like aging dowagers waiting for a facelift. With more funds, these heirlooms may yet emulate the colonial treasures in Havana and Trinidad, further proof that the safeguarding of Cuba's historical legacy has been one of the revolution's greatest achievements.
Innate Musicality
Cuba hemorrhages music; a dynamic mix of styles described by aficionados as a love affair between the African drum and the Spanish guitar. Allowed to marinate for over 500 years, these diverse sounds have given birth to an intricate culture, coloring it with echoes of Africa, flickers of colonial Spain, ghosts of Taíno tribes, and cultural idiosyncrasies imported from Haiti, Jamaica, France and even China.
The beauty lies in its layers and nuances. It's an eclecticism that's mirrored in its dance, architecture, language, religion, and – most emphatically – its rainbow of people.
Although the attractive arcs of white sand that pepper its north coast are sublime, explore beyond Cuba's beaches and you're in a different domain, a land of fecund forests and crocodile-infested swamps, suburbia-free countryside and rugged mountains as famous for their revolutionary folklore as for their endemic species. Cuba, once observed German scientist Alexander von Humboldt, is a kind of Caribbean Galapagos where contradictory curiosities coexist.
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BkiUdbM5qX_BoWGV7HLG | 10 Hunting and Fishing Organizations Worth Following and Joining
YouTube:Quality Deer Management Association
Posted by Travis Smola
These are the hunting and fishing conservancy organizations to consider joining.
Hunters and anglers need all the allies they can get these days. Fortunately, there are plenty of conservation organizations out there fighting for sportsmen and women while also working to improve wildlife conservation overall.
These organizations help protect public lands and the natural resources we all know and love.
That's why these 10 hunting and fishing conservation groups are worth supporting to help preserve fishing and hunting heritage for future generations to enjoy.
It's hard to believe these days, but at one point, wild turkeys were nearly wiped off the map forever in the United States. We have a hard time imagining an America without the iconic yelps and gobbles echoing through the still woods every spring. The NWTF was founded in 1973 when numbers were at a historic low.
Since then, the non-profit organization has worked hard with state wildlife agencies on habitat conservation. They've preserved nearly 17 million acres since their founding. Currently, they have a 10-year plan to preserve an additional 4 million acres. But they are also big on hunter recruitment with plans to recruit 1.5 million new outdoorsmen and women in that same 10-year time period. They also want to open 500,000 acres for hunting. If you don't own your own land, the NWTF is working with your best interests in mind.
Named for legendary bowhunting pioneers Saxton Pope and Arthur Young, most hunters know P&Y as the record-keeping organization for bowhunters. While this is true, they are also big advocates for fair chase hunting and they also have plenty of irons in the fire in conservation and hunter education programs.
Pope & Young also offer many conservation grants to help improve wildlife habitat and improve bowhunting in general. They've supported many North American causes like Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, the National Archery in the Schools Program and wildlife studies by many state agencies. Simply put, they do a lot for the betterment of hunting in general and not just archery enthusiasts.
This organization is one of the oldest wildlife and hunting organizations in existence today. They're also one of the largest groups of conservationists out there today. Of course, as the name implies, their primary focus is on waterfowl hunting and conservation.
Ducks Unlimited generates millions of dollars in donations each year and it has helped them preserve nearly 14 million acres of prime duck and geese habitat that may have otherwise been lost.
They have also worked to restore previously damaged grasslands, forests and other natural areas. If you're looking to support an organization with lofty ambitions, DU is the one to check out. Just look at their conservation initiatives page to see what we mean. This is a group of men and women on a mission!
Boone & Crockett
The other big record-keeping organization most hunters are familiar with. But B&C is about much more than just measuring and keeping records of the biggest whitetail deer and other big game animals.
Founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1887, Boone & Crockett has done many amazing things for hunting and wildlife management in its 131-year existence. Chief among those was the elimination of market hunting that helped save many species like bison from the brink of extinction.
They were also behind the scenes on things like Wildlife Restoration Act that brings in millions in tax dollars for conservation purposes. They were also integral in the establishment of the National Park Service we all know and love. Simply put, of all the hunting groups out there, there are few that have accomplished more than B&C has or ever will.
If you love the bellowing sound of an elk bugle echoing through a rocky canyon on a frosty morning, you'll like the RMEF. At only 35 years old, this foundation has roots in the prime elk country of Montana.
While still a relative newcomer compared to the age of some other hunting organizations, their impact immeasurable. Primarily because they've been instrumental in helping restore elk to locations they had previously been hunted out of existence like Michigan.
Today the organization also donates millions to elk conservation and research efforts. They also helped save nearly 7 million acres of prime elk habitat from destruction.
They work closely with state and provincial wildlife agencies and even Native American tribal organizations to achieve these goals.
If you're looking for an organization dedicated to protecting and restoring North America's most beautiful lakes and streams, Trout Unlimited is the organization for you. They host a dedicated membership of volunteers who donate hundreds of thousands of hours of work managing and helping to restore natural streams every year.
Because clean waters are such a hot-button issue, they're heavily involved in mobilizing their members on environmental issues. They encourage their members to act and make public comment on governmental decisions that could affect your favorite lake or stream.
The Quality Deer Management Association
Another relative newcomer to the hunting organization scene, the QDMA has been around since 1988 and their goal is simple, to produce better quality deer. They do that through education and funding research in deer management practices.
While some hunters get the wrong idea about QDMA, believing they are only about trophy animals, it should be noted they don't criticize any hunters for their harvest.
They are also big on hunter recruitment. They have several youth programs, classroom education campaigns and even a mentored hunting guide program to introduce new young people to hunting. They're also very transparent on where your donations are going. All their financials are easily accessible on their website.
The International Game Fish Association
Basically the "B&C" of the fishing world, the IGFA is the world's best-known fishing organization. While most anglers know them for their extensive record keeping, they also do a great deal for conservation. They have run programs dedicated to helping preserve and restore parts of the Florida Everglades and to aid in the conservation of billfish like marlin and sailfish.
They are also big proponents of science. They also educate about fishing and work hard in their recruitment efforts for new anglers. That's something anyone can get behind as hunter and fisherman numbers continue to drop worldwide.
Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever
We're doing two for the price of one here since they're sister organizations. Noticed a decline in pheasants since the '80s and early '90s? I know I have. They used to be everywhere and now they're becoming less common. That's where Pheasants Forever comes in. It was founded in 1982 in Minnesota as a direct response to those declining numbers.
Since then, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have unleashed their army of volunteers on extensive wildlife habitat restoration projects. These include things like re-planting native grasses that quail and pheasants use and constructing food plots where the birds can forage.
They also work closely with biologists and lawmakers to help preserve natural areas and open new ones for hunters lacking access. That's a win in our books.
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
Most of you probably have at least heard of most of the organizations on this list at least in passing. This one is still somewhat unknown, but the BHA has more of a focus on wild, backcountry adventures. One thing we can get behind with them is their focus on increasing hunter access. As most of you already know, it's hard to find a good public hunting spot.
BHA has been in the trenches in recent years fighting for public land hunters and anglers on things like stream and river access rights and defending preservation of federal hunting areas from being sold off to the highest bidder.
We especially like the simplicity of their "Keep it Public" campaign which advocates for just that. Like the QDMA, we also appreciate they are very open about their financials on their website, so you can be certain your membership fees are going to a good cause.
For more outdoor content from Travis Smola, be sure to follow him on Twitter and check out his Geocaching and Outdoors with Travis Youtube channels.
NEXT: WHO'S HAVING MORE FUN? HUNTERS, ANGLERS OR CAMPERS? | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
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BkiUebfxK7Tt52mM-UIH | e097: Final Fox? Storming Mini-Consoles With Blood and Such!
Plenty in this episode, so here are some timestamps:
0:00:29 - The SNES Classic Mini! Is it worth it? Is Star Fox 2's inclusion important?
0:15:41 - Is Chrono Trigger overrated? One of the two fat guys thinks so, and shits on Masato Kato too.
0:17:52 - Carlos craps on Nintendo for leaving Argonaut Games out to dry over Star Fox 2.
0:23:43 - Final Fantasy XIV! Before we get to the good stuff, we first talk about how terrible it was pre-Realm Reborn, and how much Final Fantasy XI sucks.
0:38:36 - Carlos and Dave get to A Realm Reborn and the latest expansion, Stormblood. Both really like it!
0:49:19 - Carlos and Dave have a heated "debate" about whether Stormblood's new skill changes offer "more customization" than before. Quotations because it's not a debate: one side presents facts while the other "disagrees" with facts.
1:01:13 - We get past said "debate" and spend the rest of the episode talking about Final Fantasy XIV, World of WarCraft, and MMOs in general.
1:26:05 - Final Fantasy character and place names have been getting progressively worse for years now, and XIV is the biggest offender...
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BkiUd5k5qhDBcuRv8aGs | There's something about the springtime sun that brightens up our mood. Lighten your hair to match in a way that flatters you! Madison Reed's Color Crew experts tell you how.
Whether you color hair at home or visit the salon, the easiest way to lighten up is to leave color off your ends. Hair usually gets lighter with washing, so you'll get the spring look you want without any extra work.
To lighten your hair without making a drastic change, choose a slightly warmer shade than what you usually use. Warmer tones reflect more light because of the gold tones, so it will look lighter even if it's the same level. We recommend using hair gloss because it adds even more reflective shine and deep conditions hair.
In fact, you can lighten and maintain hair color like a pro at home by applying permanent color to roots and semi-permanent color to lengths and ends. Follow along with our easy tutorial to learn how.
Balance is key if you want natural-looking lighter hair. Hair color fades over time, so you might start out with the right look and notice that it looks too brassy or light after a few weeks. Another reason hair starts looking too light is if you go on vacation and get a deep tan. The new contrast can make hair look too pale. There's an easy fix! Use semi-permanent color to gently nudge the tone of your hair back to the most flattering shade. If you're a blonde, use Prosecco to add gold. If you're a brunette, use Miele to gain smoldering honey gold tones.
If you use a hair color with ash tones, either leave off ends entirely or only brush through ends for the last five minutes of processing time. You can also adjust the tone of your hair if an ash color was left on too long. Use semi-permanent gloss in Prosecco to restore a warm, golden tone, or use Crema to add a subtle violet tone that makes light hair look cool and crisp.
Crema can also make light blonde hair—level 8 or higher—look paler because it neutralizes the yellow. Rinse out within 15-20 minutes of applying to get just the right amount of violet. If you're feeling adventurous, you can leave the Crema on light hair for longer to gain a trendy lavender tint. It'll wash out in 6-8 shampoos, so you can get playful if you want to!
Healthy hair is always going to give you the most beautiful results. When swimming at the beach or pool, smooth a small amount of nourishing conditioner through dry hair, twist into a knot or bun, and then cover. Your hair will soak up the conditioner instead of the salt or chlorine water, keeping it moisturized and healthy.
Sunlight makes hair go lighter naturally, but it can also change tone, especially if it is color-treated hair. Keep Crema gloss handy to convert orangey, brassy highlights and ends into a gorgeous caramel color.
Be sure to check out How to Safely Lighten Your Hair This Summer as well! | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUe9nxK7IDLyvTHsWn | Three Arm Louis XIV Style Chandelier with flat leaf drops.
This three arm Louis XIV style chandelier originates from early 1900s France. It has been dressed in various shapes of glass flat leaf drops and is an opulent centre piece. The brass chandelier frame has a polished brass finish which has been lacquered to stop any natural oxidisation. The elegant glass central stem will reflect the light from the three lamps. The flat leaf drops are finished with unique star shaped glass rosettes. The chandelier comes supplied with braided flex, chain, ceiling rose and a chandelier hook plate. Chandelier requires SES lamps, these are not included.
This chandelier has been fully restored and rewired here, in Stockport, near Manchester by our small team of experts and is now ready to be installed. We recommend that this three arm Louis XIV style chandelier is installed by an electrician into a joist or a supporting noggin. To clean the chandelier dust the brass components regularly with a soft cloth. The crystal drops can then be wiped with a glass wipe or a cloth that has been sprayed with glass cleaner. A final wipe with a paper towel will give a polished finish. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdC45qhDBIcqDkH1r | This is a levelplot made using the ggplot2 library. Each square represents a value of the input matrix.
You can also draw levelplot without ggplot2. Have a look to graph #78 if you have a square matrix, or to graph #27 if your data are organized in 3 columns ! | c4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUeB05qsMAI5yh7cfw | Monteverdi's Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria (The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland) was the third opera in West Edge Opera's Festival 2015. True to its mission, the company trimmed down the opera, making it sleeker and rearranging it into more contemporary, and therefore, possibly, more palatable fare for its audience.
Gone were the allegorical figures of Human Frailty, Time and Fortune – so essential to the religious tropes of medieval and Renaissance theater. Rearranged also was the plot, so that Queen Penelope's despairing fidelity is more another element of plot, rather than a front-and-center study of virtue. What an old-fashioned concept: virtue!
Interestingly though, Director Mark Streshinsky, who is also the company's artistic director, held onto the Roman gods, the pastoral setting and the Homeric story, rather than giving over entirely to a contemporary reading. He also played to one of his strong suits, comedy. A fuzzy sheep-ish (emphasis on the -ish) puppet was added to the company, playing a strong role in the arms of Minerva disguised as a shepherd boy. And Minerva and Ulysses' son Telemachus fly through the air on a magical scooter, a long silken scarf waving behind as if caught in flight. The comic characters that existed in the original – Penelope's bumbling suitors and the glutton Iro – were thrown into high comic relief.
Even so, the beauty of Monteverdi's music shone through. Beginning most strikingly with Ulysses' opening song "Dormo ancora o son desto?" ("Am I still asleep, or am I awake?"). Tender and sorrowful, the originally tenor part was movingly sung by baritone Nikolas Nackley, as the King of Ithaca. Swept ashore by the god Neptune, Ulysses finds himself returned to his homeland, and grieving for his abandoned queen, Penelope. Kindra Scharich, gracing the soprano part of Minerva with warm mezzo color, takes Ulysses under her wing, returning him to friend and family.
Mezzo Sara Couden sang the role of Queen Penelope, her extraordinary voice enriching the long lament "Di misera regina non terminati mai dolenti affani!" ("Miserable Queen, sorrow and trouble never end!"), which introduces her to the play's action. The style is declamatory, rather than ornate, and carries with it real emotional punch.
Tenor Gary Ruschman and bass Aaron Sørensen doubled in roles as the gods Jove and Neptune and the suitors Pisandro and Antinoo. Michael Desnoyers made a lovely shepherd Eumete. And Jonathan Smucker sang the third suitor. The gluttonous Iro was gleefully sung by Ted Zoldan. Clearly everyone enjoyed his parts, which often required baroque ornamentation.
The lack of a definitive score was looked at a musical opportunity, rather than a deficiency. The supporting band was set at five string parts, theorbo and baroque harp. Gilbert Martinez directed from the harpsichord.
One of the more fascinating musical choices was the use of a regal (accent on the second syllable) as one of the continuo instruments. The regal is an organ-like instrument, something like a harmonium, with a small keyboard and two bellows worked by a second player. The regal used for the opera had a distinctly reedy vibration with a hollow resonance, well adapted to work as a supporting instrument for the god Neptune.
The venue was the American Steel Studios in East Oakland, which provides studios to a number of artists and performers. While the venue had surprisingly good acoustics, the August 7 performance was often, and irritatingly, marred by a background noise of power tools. That was a disappointment in an otherwise sunny production.
Photo: Nikolas Nackley as Ulysses. | c4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdk_xK7IDKzHWNJIf | Ary França (São Paulo, 7 de junho de 1957) é um ator brasileiro. Iniciou sua carreira no teatro de São Paulo, tendo participado das seguintes companhias: CPT - Centro de Pesquisa Teatral, Pod Minoga e Teatro do Ornitorrinco. França é também diretor teatral.
No teatro
1989 O Doente Imaginário, de Molière, direção de Cacá Rosset - Teatro do Ornitorrinco. No elenco: Christiane Tricerri, José Rubens Chachá, Rubens Caribé, Edson Cordeiro e outros.
1991 Sonho de Uma Noite de Verão, de William Shakespeare, direção de Cacá Rosset - Teatro do Ornitorrinco. No elenco: Christiane Tricerri, José Rubens Chachá, Rubens Caribé, Mário César Camargo, Tácito Rocha, Gerson Steves, Élida Marques e outros.
1999 O Que o Mordomo Viu, de Joe Orton, direção de Marcos Daud
2004 Arsênico e Alfazema, de Joseph Kesserling, direção de Alexandre Reinecke
2005 O Santo e a Porca, de Ariano Suassuna, direção de Alexandre Reinecke
2005 O Estrangeiro, de Larry Shue, direção de Alexandre Reinecke
2006 Gata Borralheira, de Tony Brandão, direção de Débora Dubois
2006 Ricardo III, de William Shakespeare, direção de Jô Soares. No elenco: Glória Menezes, Ilana Kaplan, Marco Ricca, Denise Fraga e outros.
2008-2010 A Alma Boa de Setsuan, de Bertolt Brecht, direção de Marco Antonio Braz. No elenco: Denise Fraga, Marcos Cesana, Cláudia Mello, Joélson Medeiros e outros.
Na televisão
Em Cinema
Ligações externas
Atores do Brasil | wikipedia | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdvc4eIOjR-nC7LLL | Then onto Abydos for more of the same – these ones built for worship of Sety 1 ( a bad guy/god) and our old mate Rameses ll and dedicated to the cult of Osiris.
Don't worry if you are starting to suffer from Temple fatigue: we move onto tombs next – In vast numbers with the occasional temple and or complex thrown in !!! | c4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdzM4eIOjRl2Ts5Qx | On Wednesday, December 22, 2010, the President signed into law:
S. 30, which makes it illegal to cause any caller identification service to knowingly transmit misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value.
S. 1275, which establishes a National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition as a nonprofit corporation to promote participation by private organizations in the activities of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, and to promote private donations to support those activities.
S. 1405, which redesignates the Longfellow National Historic Site in Massachusetts, as the Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site.
S. 1448, which authorizes 99-year leases on land held in trust for five Indian Tribes in the State of Oregon.
S. 1609, which authorizes the Department of Commerce to approve a single fishery cooperative for the longline catcher processor subsector in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands Pacific cod fishery upon the request of licensees holding at least 80 percent of the licenses issued for that subsector.
S. 1774, which makes Hotaru Nakama Ferschke eligible for an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident.
S. 2906, authorizes 99-year leases on land held in trust for the Kalispel Tribe and the Puyallup Tribe of Washington State.
S. 3199, which reauthorizes and expands authorized research and public health activities related to the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss in newborns and infants.
S. 3794, which authorizes the General Services Administration to transfer Federal surplus property to State agencies for distribution to certain veterans-related organizations.
S. 3860, which requires reports on the management of Arlington National Cemetery.
S. 3984, which authorizes appropriations for museums and libraries through FY 2016, and extends programs administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
S. 3998, which extends through March 30, 2012, a pilot program for certain volunteer organizations that serve children to have fingerprint checks on applicants for positions as volunteers or employees processed through the Fingerprint Identification System of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
S. 4005, which authorizes the U.S. Government to apply for, and Federal courts to issue, restraining orders at any time before or after the initiation of forfeiture proceedings by a foreign nation in order to preserve the availability of property in the United States subject to civil or criminal forfeiture under foreign law.
S. 4010, which makes Shigeru Yamada eligible for an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident.
H.R. 1061, which provides for the transfer of Federal and non-Federal land to the United States to be held in trust for the Hoh Indian Tribe of Washington State.
H.R. 2941, which Reauthorizes Johanna's Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers.
H.R. 4337, which modifies rules related to the tax treatment of regulated investment companies, including rules related to capital loss carryovers, dividends and other distributions, and excise taxes.
H.R. 5591, which designates the airport traffic control tower located at Spokane International Airport in Spokane, Washington, as the Ray Daves Airport Traffic Control Tower.
H.R. 6198, which makes technical corrections to the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.
H.R. 6278, which allows the District of Columbia to use Heritage Island and a portion of Kingman Island within the Anacostia River for recreational, environmental, or educational purposes in accordance with the Anacostia Waterfront Framework Plan and the Comprehensive Plan of the District of Columbia.
H.R. 6473, which extends through March 31, 2011, authorities to collect taxes that fund the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, make expenditures from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and make grants to airports under the Airport Improvement Program.
H.R. 6516, which makes technical and conforming changes to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010. | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUf8PxK1fBGsWmyMXX | Tag: Brett Reese
Ryan Reynolds' "Very Special" Relationship with Deadpool
When I think of truly championing a project, I'd like to envision putting myself between my main character, and anyone that could compromise the integrity of his or her original voice. I'd love to think I would negotiate fiendishly to defend the authenticity of the character's honor. Their likes and dislikes would be categorized. I'd be ready to dive into the trenches for them, for as long as it might take. Actor Ryan Reynolds has been such a champion for our beloved merc-with-a-mouth, Deadpool for a decade, and it hasn't been an easy romp in the park.
When I think of truly championing a project, I'd like to envision putting myself between my main character, and anyone that could compromise the integrity of his or her original voice. I'd love to think I would negotiate fiendishly to defend the authenticity of the character's honor. Their likes and dislikes would be categorized. I'd be ready to dive into the trenches for them, for as long as it might take. Actor Ryan Reynolds has been such a champion for our beloved merc-with-a-mouth, Deadpool for the better part of a decade, and it hasn't been an easy romp in the park.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Mr. Reynolds spoke about his casual to intimate relationship with the character, who's R-Rated lifestyle hadn't always been the ideal reel deal for unconvinced studio execs:
"Deadpool is probably the most unpolished superhero out there, and it gave us this almost unfair advantage. We used this opportunity over and over because we had a character that is a total misfit and f—ing rascal. I can channel this guy in a way I just can't seem to channel anything else. When it comes to Deadpool's sensibility, and certainly his sense of humor, I feel like we were born on the same end of the spectrum."
After a bit of test footage shot by director Tim Miller was leaked to the hungry jaws of the internet, Deadpool was green lit with shocking speed, and no one was more satisfied with that outcome than Reynolds himself. With a polite $60 million dollar budget as fashioned by Fox, he and fellow writers Rhett Reese, and Paul Wernick delivered an enormously successful, honest-to-merc version of the saucy, 'tude toting Deadpool, and now look forward to the next chapter of his story as 'Deadpool 2' is currently casting and set for a 2017 release.
"There's no one like him. He has a mercenary way of looking at things, and there's a humor and darkness to his personality that allows you to take him to places that no other superhero character could enter. It's a dream to be able to take on this role and push the envelope."
SOURCE: THR, OBSERVER CULTURE
Author Stephanie WintermutePosted on October 21, 2016 October 22, 2016 Categories Fox, Marvel, Movies, UncategorizedTags Brett Reese, Deadpool, Deadpool 2, Paul Wernick, ryan reynolds, Tim MillerLeave a comment on Ryan Reynolds' "Very Special" Relationship with Deadpool | commoncrawl | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUd8Y5qhLBXQtDHtd_ | 'Riddick' to Rule First Weekend of Fall
September 6, 2013 12:46 pm
With Summer officially in the rearview mirror, the Fall season kicks off this weekend with only one new nationwide release: sci-fi action sequel Riddick opens in 3,107 theaters, and should easily take first place at the box office.
Riddick marks the third time that popular actor Vin Diesel has portrayed the titular character, though it's the first time in nearly a decade. The first appearance was in 2000's Pitch Black which earned a decent $39.5 million before becoming a bit of a cult classic. Four years later—and after Diesel had appeared in hits The Fast and the Furious and XXX—he returned to the Riddick role in The Chronicles of Riddick.
Unfortunately, that sequel cost significantly more than its predecessor but only earned $57.8 million—and it wasn't particularly well-liked either. Nine years later, though, it's likely that fans ignore that in favor of fond memories of Pitch Black and, to a lesser extent, the well-received Riddick video game Escape from Butcher Bay.
After a few quiet years, Diesel's star has gone up again recently thanks to the enormous success of the last three Fast & Furious movies, which have combined to earn over $600 million at the domestic box office (and over $1.17 billion overseas). This new Riddick movie—which is much more modest in budget and scope than Chronicles—is being sold almost entirely on Diesel, who has particularly strong drawing power among males and Hispanics.
With an aggressive marketing campaign and little competition, Riddick could come close to matching The Chronicles of Riddick's $24.3 million debut. Another good comparison is the last four Resident Evil movies, all of which opened between $21 and $27 million in September. Universal is more modestly forecasting $18 to $20 million for the weekend.
Over Labor Day weekend, Spanish-language family comedy Instructions Not Included stunned box office observers when it earned $10.4 million from just 348 locations. Audiences were thrilled with the movie, which received a rare "A+" CinemaScore, and Lionsgate is taking advantage of the movie's strong buzz by expanding it in to 717 theaters this weekend. At a minimum, it should be able to match its $7.85 million three-day start.
The Ultimate Life opens at 412 theaters this weekend, and is hoping to attract underserved Christian audiences. Past Christian movies The Grace Card and To Save a Life had similar releases and brought in just over $1 million in opening weekend; it wouldn't be surprising if The Ultimate Life wound up at about the same level.
In an attempt to capitalize on the buzz generated by this week's Comedy Central Roast of James Franco, Sony is re-releasing This is the End in to 2,161 locations. Through Monday, the comedy hit had earned $96.9 million, and this expansion should help the movie get past the coveted $100 million mark.
Weekend Forecast (September 6-8)
1. Riddick – $21.4 million
2. The Butler – $10.1 million (-32%)
3. Instructions Not Included – $9.7 million (+24%)
4. We're the Millers – $8.4 million (-34%)
5. Planes – $4.7 million (-39%)
6. One Direction – $4 million (-75%)
Bar for Success
With a modest budget and decent foreign potential, Riddick doesn't need to be a huge hit at the domestic box office. If it can get to $20 million this weekend, it will be a nice win for everyone involved.
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BkiUcH7xK0wg09lKBSxB | Geisinger Lycoming is seeking a board certified/board eligible primary care physician to join our outpatient primary care clinic in Montoursville, Pa. The staff at Geisinger Lycoming is committed to providing the best care for every patient and as experts in primary care, meeting patients' needs is our top priority.
Access and quality care are top strategic priorities for Geisinger. Team members, from all areas, collaborate to continually improve and produce best-in-nation outcomes and experience for both patients and providers.
Daily huddles: With all care team members to review essential information about schedules, patients, resource needs and coordination of care.
Patient access to care via: eVisits, patient portals and Geisinger's Careworks urgent care clinics.
Teaching opportunities: Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to medical education and embraces its responsibility in training the next generation of physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Fresh Food Farmacy™: Patients who are identified as having HBA1C levels greater than 8 and as being food insecure are given a "prescription" or referral by their primary care physician for the Fresh Food Farmacy. The Fresh Food Farmacy is an example of the Geisinger Medical Home model which brings team members together, working collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
Research & genomics: At Geisinger, we've decided to be more precise on what specific conditions our patients may face in the future. By proactively looking at their genetic code as part of their routine care, we can lower their risk, treat at early stages or help them avoid certain conditions before they even take hold.
$15,000 annual geography stipend guaranteed for the first two years of employment.
For more information, please contact: Miranda Grace Talent Management Consultant, Geisinger at: www.geisinger.org or 717-899-0131. Email mlgrace@geisinger.edu. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUbUPxK0wg0_74833Y | The original PlayStation can be emulated excellently on Mac OS X using the open-source emulator, PCSX-Reloaded (formerly PCSX).
The Mac OS X build is available in binary form, and mercifully it's an app bundle too. You just double-click and go. File, load ISO, point it to a disc image, and play.
PlayStation emulation generally requires you to provide a BIOS image extracted from the console, and that's the one thing you'll probably have to pirate, even if you have your own physical discs. The emulator is apparently able to emulate/simulate BIOS functions, but in testing it seems like that feature is hit and miss at best. PCSXR runs best with an actual BIOS image. You have to place it in /Users/your_name/Library/Application Support/Pcsxr/Bios. Their wiki recommends SCPH7502.bin.
Also note: for what it's worth, I had to rename my collection of disc images to .iso file extension, because PCSXR requires it.
Save states, memory card files, plugins and other supporting data get stored at /Users/your_name/Library/Application Support/Pcsxr, like a good Mac application. Maybe a little hard to find, but this is at least the standard location for application data. Not some directory that begins with a dot, in your home directory, that Finder can't even see. And not /Library/Application Support, which is semi-hidden by Finder and access-controlled with root permissions.
You'll want to connect a real gamepad. The PS3 controller works well, because it's Bluetooth. Bring over a Dual Shock 3, but not one that is already turned on and paired with a PS3 in the room, because that'll cause trouble. Turn on Bluetooth in the menu bar. The Bluetooth discovery process is janky, and you might need the mini-USB cable, but it will work, and eventually you will be able to use it 100% wirelessly. In PCSXR: open Preferences. Go to the Plugins tab. Where it says controller, select "Gamepad/Keyboard/Mouse" and click "Configure". If the Playstation controller is connected, you should see it in the drop-down box labeled "Device". Select it. Now in my case, none of the preset buttons were mapped to the right controller buttons, so I had to remap all of them, but it only takes a second.
Input: I expected to be able to play games originally for use with a light gun, like Point Blank, Elemental Gearbolt, Time Crisis, or PoliceNauts. They do work, but only with a controller, and not with a mouse like I hoped. Eventually, I'll look into alternative input plugins, maybe here or here. Out of the box, it looks like PCSXR can support 2 players. There were games for PS1 that supported 4 players with the PlayStation MultiTap accessory, and there might be a plugin for this, but I haven't searched for it.
Net play: didn't test this yet.
Audio: there's some skipping in the audio on my system. Increasing the cache slider for the CD reader plugin didn't help, and there's really nothing that looks like it would help under Audio. Turning frame skip on under graphics also didn't help. Switching to the SDL sound driver might have helped a tiny bit, but there's still skipping. Lammy's audio in Um Jammer Lammy is inaudible, then it de-synchs from the gameplay and everything slows down.
Graphics: The emulated graphics enable a level of quality that an actual PlayStation could never produce. Some of the hardware limitations of the original machine meant that polygons would sometimes jiggle, and the textures would have perspective issues. It looks like PCSXR has included Mac OS X native builds of "Pete's" OpenGL plugin, and made it the default. I've seen video of other graphics plugins that can be used to improve the resolution (like GDSX, although that is DirectX so would be Windows-specific), but the resolution already looks like it's rendering at 800×600, much higher than the original console was capable of (640i at best). There's also Pete's "OpenGL2" plugin, which I want to look into. The image looks a little off in some way that I can't put my finger on, like too high resolution or something. Scanlines are a nice touch but they kind of darken the image; I don't think that's it. | c4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUbRHxaJJQnNCyeuFN | Today, President Clinton will outline steps he is taking to help our neediest citizens share in the blessings of the holiday season. He will announce nearly $130 million in new housing vouchers to help people with disabilities in over 200 communities obtain affordable housing. These funds, combined with nearly $700 million in grants released earlier this month to non-profit groups to create new subsidized apartments in 48 states, will help nearly 30,000 low-income senior citizens and people with disabilities have a home to call their own. The grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development are part of President Clinton's ongoing strategy to create safe, affordable housing for those who need it most.
Today, the President will announce nearly $130 million in new housing vouchers to help over 17,000 people with disabilities obtain affordable rental housing. These funds will help subsidize rents in the private marketplace, providing new affordable housing choices for people with disabilities. These vouchers and certificates will be provided to people with disabilities in over 200 communities across America through local housing authorities and will ensure that low income people with disabilities won't have to pay more than 30 percent of their income in rent.
Earlier this month, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Cuomo unveiled $696 million in grants to non-profit groups in 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to create more than 8,100 subsidized apartments for over 12,000 very low-income senior citizens and people with disabilities. These funds will be used to create new affordable rental housing (through new construction or rehabilitation of existing housing) and to subsidize the rents of the housing tenants. The funds will provide over 6,500 apartments for about 9,900 senior citizens and 1,650 apartments for about 2,500 people with disabilities. Funds will be provided to over 200 non-profit organizations, including local chapters of the YMCA, Salvation Army, B'nai B'rith, Goodwill, and Catholic Charities.
These steps are just a few of President Clinton's efforts to promote affordable housing and homeownership. This year's balanced budget included the first new housing vouchers in five years, with 50,000 specifically targeted to help people moving from welfare to work find housing closer to jobs. The President has increased funding to help homeless people move from the streets to self-sufficiency and will continue to fight to expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit to help America's most hard-pressed families afford decent housing. Under President Clinton's leadership, over 7 million more Americans have become homeowners, raising the homeownership rate to 66.8 percent, the highest rate in our history. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUdsQ25YjgKPFL1SGD | Nile is the longest river in the world. It flows through the Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and Egypt, defining political relationships of East Africa. Limpopo — Central River in southern Africa, which is making its way through Mozambique.
The widespread increase in temperature and changes in rainfall patterns can greatly affect the Nile and Limpopo. Consequently, the country through which the rivers are at risk of 'water' conflicts.
5.09.11.Upravlenie regional Rospotrebnadzor informs that on September 2, in the Rostov region recorded for seven laboratory-confirmed cases of West Nile fever.
In the incidence of West Nile clearly observed summer-autumn season, which is associated with the major carriers — mosquitoes.
15.09.11.V Kazan reported the first cases of West Nile fever, IA Regnum reports with reference to the city health committee.
Dangerous viral infection, which are the carriers of mosquitoes and ticks, was identified in August the residents of the Volga, the Soviet and New Savinskoye districts.
One case was confirmed by the reference laboratory located in Volgograd, the study of biomaterials three other patients continue.
The number of Americans who died in 2012 from West Nile, was 147 people, said on the night of Thursday, Reuters, referring to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Previously reported 134 deaths from this disease.
Total U.S. government reported 3.545 cases of thousands of people in the country of West Nile fever. Previously received data about 3.142 thousand patients. According to reports, about 38% of all cases of people living in the state of Texas.
As stated by the other day Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, the growth in global temperature and the displacement of precipitation observed in recent years, may affect the water balance of the largest African rivers, the Nile and Limpopo. The study group of scientists has revealed serious problems in the countries included in the Limpopo River Basin, including the portion in Botswana and South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
Egyptian archaeologists will sink to the bottom of the Nile and explore the pyramid of Cheops.
In October of this year to begin excavations at the bottom of the River Nile, has repeatedly changed direction, in those places where in ancient times, according to records, were buried.
The Great Pyramid — not artificial mountain of stones, but faced with natural stone cliff. Only in this way could be traced most gigantic tomb in the history of mankind. The mummy of Pharaoh brought to a place of eternal sleep "solar boat of Khufu."
She was found in 1955 in a trench under the pyramid exploded to 650 parts form. To assemble the ship took more than ten years.
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BkiUd584dbghTN2K2ook | We think of Soffritto as a little store with big heart. We've packed a lot of amazing products into our space, and we're always there to help you find the hidden gems. The owner of Soffritto, Gord, took a relentless passion for Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, and Italian food in general and turned it into the 'best little store that so few people know about'.
We offer Calgary's finest selection of single-source olive oils + vinegars. We've established relationships around the world with some of the most acclaimed producers of olive oils and vinegars. Using only the freshest ingredients, we prepare a variety of pastas, ravioli, and tortellini in house. From macaroni to linguine, our pastas always win us rave reviews! We have one of the best olive bars around, with different options every weekend!
You gotta try our fresh, made-in-market ravioli! We're always trying new filling ideas. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUbMTxK3YB9ohkKWG0 | The NAC Orchestra's UK Tour of performance, remembrance and education has seen the Orchestra perform beautiful concerts and engage in meaningful education events.
In the week since the tour began, there have been many highlights.
In Edinburgh, Orchestra musicians rehearsed with Big Noise Orchestra, an organization that gives children the opportunity to be part of a symphony orchestra, and learn about life while they're at it.
Ensembles of Orchestra musicians also performed a recital at St. Giles' Cathedral, a church that dates back to the 14th century and located on the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and Hollyrood Palace. The repertoire included the gorgeous Trio in G for Violin, Viola and Cello, composed in 1931 by English composer Ernest Moeran.
"To do a concert in a place like St. Giles is really incredible, because the acoustics are really nice," said Associate Principal Horn Julie Fauteux. "Churches can be extremely rensonant, but here, the acoustics are such that the horns are still very clear. And then there's the physical environment, which is so beautiful that it's really inspiring for us to play in a place like this." The concert began with a moment of silence for Corporal Nathan Cirillo, the Canadian soldier and father who was killed in Ottawa on October 23.
In a spirit of condolence and remembrance, the Orchestra also dedicated its Edinburgh concert to his memory. At Usher Hall that night, Pinchas Zukerman turned to the audience and said that he wanted to respond to the horrible events in Ottawa through the beauty of music. Spectators were asked to observe one minute of silence at the beginning of the evening.
And in London last night, Maestro Pinchas Zukerman, who serves as Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra's Music Director and Principal Guest Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, brought these two powerful music forces together at London's Royal Festival Hall for a magnificent performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, which culminates with the awe-inspiring "Ode to Joy". The concert was attended by HRH The Prince of Wales.
The concert also included another NAC commission – A Ballad of Canada by the late Canadian composer Malcolm Forsyth, which incorporates imagery from the poem "In Flanders Fields" by Lt. John McCrae, and a beautiful performance of Erbarme Dich from Bach's St. Matthew Passion by Pinchas Zukerman and mezzo-soprano Patricia Bardon. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdLU5qhDBSUjwhtxX | Vulnerable worse off in frantic housing market
16 Jun, 2015 10:05am
Three boarding houses in the inner city had closed to make way for new apartments or offices. Photo / Bruce Clarke
By: Simon Collins
Education reporter, NZ Herald
simon.collins@nzherald.co.nz
Many people are sleeping rough — outside and in cars — in the inner city because there is nowhere else for them to go, writes Simon Collins.
Record numbers of people are sleeping rough or in cars this winter as Auckland's desperate housing shortage makes life harder than ever for those at the bottom of the city's frantic housing market.
The Auckland City Mission and Lifewise, which work with the homeless, say people are sleeping in cars and outside heating vents at all-night supermarkets and anywhere else they can get some shelter from the cold.
"There are more and more people who are not only rough sleeping but who sleep in their cars and who sleep in accommodation that is inappropriate," said the City Missioner of the past 17 years, Dame Diane Robertson. "The incidence is higher than it has ever been, and it is much more visible than it has ever been.
"If you are being squeezed at the top, and squeezed in the rental market, at the tail end of everything is where you just get pushed out of the market and they just can't find anywhere. So it's a lack of suitable accommodation, and the people we work with are the least likely, or the least desirable, as tenants."
The latest street count last October found that the numbers sleeping rough within 3km of the Sky Tower more than doubled from 68 in the 2013 count to 147. Although most were men, more women were sleeping rough, up from seven in 2012 to 31. Thirteen more women engaged with the mission's homeless outreach workers for the first time in the three months to April, compared with 25 new men and three transgender people.
Lifewise general manager Moira Lawler said her staff were increasingly seeing people in work and students without housing, as well as the traditional beneficiaries.
"The minute they have work they lose their benefits, but there may be some time before they get their first pay," she said. "Or they think they have work but it turns out that it's a casual job and there's no work this week so they don't pay their rent and they get in arrears, so there is still this mess.
"Some students have come here to university who think they have accommodation lined up and either it's unaffordable or they couldn't get anything to start off with."
Dame Diane said rough sleepers had also become more visible because buildings that were vacant during the recession were now either occupied or demolished to make way for new developments.
"We used to find people in abandoned buildings or half-finished buildings but you actually can't find any in the city now, so people have become more visible and they sleep more overtly."
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She said three boarding houses in the inner city had closed to make way for new apartments or offices.
"Ten years ago people were living in boarding houses. That is becoming rarer."
The 40-bed James Liston Hostel in Freemans Bay has been totally turned over to emergency housing for up to three months. Dame Diane, who chairs its board, said the four churches that established it had put in support staff to help people find permanent housing.
Mission outreach worker Charlotte Ama said more people were sleeping rough than in the same mid-winter week in previous years.
Staffordshire bull terrier, have been living in her car for a month after leaving Tauranga this year. Photo / Dean Purcell
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BkiUdzI4eIZjwV-u6K6V | Under the Municipal Corporations (Ireland) Act 1840 the City Council was placed on an entirely new footing. The City's franchise was widened to include all rate-payers with a valuation of more than £10 annually thereby lifting the restrictions and allowing anyone with the necessary property qualifications to stand for membership. Daniel O'Connell was the first person to be elected Lord Mayor of Dublin under this franchise.
The elected members of Local Authorities have the powers to make subsidiary or local legislations in relation to certain functions known as bye-laws. We have initiated a project to digitse Bye-Laws which have been deposited with Dublin City Library and Archives and to make these freely available online.
Dublin City Council Building By-Laws 1949. (PDF 67MB) Cannot access PDF?
Edmund Dwyer Gray, Lord Mayor of Dublin, set up the Dublin Mansion House Relief Fund on 2 January 1880 for the relief of distress in Ireland. Successive failures of harvests from 1877 – 1879 led to widespread devastation and hunger, historically known as the "little famine" of 1880.
The work of the fund was administered by a voluntary central committee and moneys were raised in Europe, North America, India and Australia. It was an all-Ireland relief fund with over 800 local committees set up in the thirty-two counties, of which membership of clergy of all denominations and poor-law medical officers was a pre-requisite. The central committee provided funds to voluntary committees who distributed in kind, supplying Indian Meal, turf and clothes to the most needy. The "Little Famine" lasted a comparatively short time, autumn 1880 yielded a good harvest and the Mansion House Fund was no longer required for the relief of distress. It was wound up in December of that year.
Mansion House Relief Fund General Committee Index (PDF 371Kb) Cannot access PDF?
Mansion House Relief Fund List (PDF 761Kb) Cannot access PDF?
Mansion House Relief Fund Local Committee Index (PDF 75Kb) Cannot access PDF?
Rathmines Township was created in 1847 by Act of Parliament. In 1862, under the Rathmines and Rathgar Improvement Act, the townlands of Rathgar and Sandymount (which included the present-day Ranelagh) were added and re-named the Rathmines and Rathgar Township.
This was further extended in 1866 to include Uppercross and in 1880 to include Milltown. Initially the Township was created as a sanitary area but new functions were added over time and the Township became responsible for public lighting, water supply, drainage and the erection of a number of small housing schemes. Under the Local Government (Dublin) Act of 1930 the Rathmines and Rathgar Township became part of the City of Dublin and its administration was taken over by Dublin City Council.
Archives of the Rathmines and Rathgar Township, 1847-1930 (PDF 529kb) Cannot access PDF?
The Pembroke Township was created in 1863; in 1898 under the Local Government Act it became the Pembroke Urban District Council. Its jurisdiction covered the present-day areas of Donnybrook, Ballsbridge, Sandymount and Ringsend. In 1930 the Pembroke Urban District Council became part of the jurisdiction of the City of Dublin and its administration was taken over by Dublin City Council. This area was originally part of the estate of the Earl of Pembroke and the collection includes legal documents from Lord Pembroke to Dublin City Council. The collection also includes minute books and correspondence.
The Civics Institute fostered the concept of town planning in Ireland and set up the Dublin Civic Survey Committee. In the 1930s the Institute extended its activities to include the establishment of Children's playgrounds and co-operated in the foundation of a Social Studies course in Trinity College Dublin.
Electoral Lists (also called Voters' Registration) list the names and addresses of people eligible to vote in Dáil elections, local elections and from the 1970s in European Elections. The Franchise section within Dublin City Council is responsible for the production of the register of electors who reside within the Corporation's administrative boundaries. The Electoral Lists are searchable by address only and there are gaps within the series.
Voters' Registration Books 1937-1991 (PDF 236Kb) Cannot access PDF?
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This Dublin City Electoral Lists Database is a Dublin City Council project. It is the first part of a wider project to digitise all of the Dublin City Council Electoral Rolls 1898-1916 for inclusion in a forthcoming database connected to literary Dublin and to Centenary Commemorations for 1913-1916. The database is fully searchable and is useful for family history, local history and social history.
This Dublin City Electoral Lists database was created as part of the Celtic Trí project, part-funded by the EU Interreg programme. These records list all those registered to vote in Dublin city in Dáil and local elections, for use in polling stations at election time. This online database covers the years 1938-1964.
Records created and received by Kevin Street Library that date prior to the foundation of library in 1904 and highlight the daily activity in the library throughout the twentieth century, including tumultuous periods such as World War I, Easter Rising, and the Emergency in Ireland. The collection includes letters and ephemera from publishing companies, bookbinders, lithographers, repair workshops, and members of the public. Material relating to library staff provides information on the duties carried out, the hours worked, wages earned and the relationship between Kevin Street Library and other cultural institutions and Dublin City Council. The collection also contains material relating and J.P. Whelan, the first head librarian at Kevin Street Library and to the foundation of Cumann na Leabharlann Note: Some records containing personal information are closed to public access under data protection legislation.
Kevin Street Library Archive Descriptive List (PDF, 189KB) Cannot access PDF?
On the 26 August 1940 German Aircraft dropped their first bombs on Ireland, destroying a creamery in Co. Wexford and killing three people. Further bombs were dropped along the east coast during the first three days of January 1941. Dublin City was hit for the first time on the 2 January in the Donore area around the South Circular Road and Terenure was hit the following night. There was damage done to a number of properties in these areas.
On the night of 31 May 1941, four high-explosive bombs were dropped by German aircraft on the North Strand area of Dublin City. The casualties were many: 28 dead and 90 injured, with 300 houses damaged or destroyed. This collection contains the Council records regarding the reaction, clean-up operations and the re-housing of those who lost their homes in the bombings. It includes photographs of the North Strand in the aftermath of the bombings. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
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U.S. Department of Energy Releases County-by-County Data Detailing Energy Jobs Data
Location Specific Data Will Help Maximize the Benefits of President Biden's Agenda to Deliver an Equitable Clean Energy Transition for All of America
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today, for the first time, released county-level data from its 2022 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER) — a comprehensive study designed to track and understand broad employment trends across the energy sector and within key energy technologies. The county-by-county data provides a look at the geographic distribution of energy jobs which is useful for developing community-driven, regionally specific energy policies to help achieve President Biden's goal of an equitable transition to a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.
"America's clean energy transition is not a one-size fits all endeavor," said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. "DOE's first-ever release of county-by-county energy jobs data will help us pursue more precise place-based approaches, ensuring that the transformative investments from President Biden's Agenda will support an equitable transition in all pockets of the country."
The 2022 USEER, released in June, found that energy jobs have been on the rebound, growing at a faster rate than jobs in the U.S. economy overall in 2021. Even more, the 2022 USEER found that upwards of 3 million jobs — about 40% of total energy jobs — support reducing U.S. emissions to zero across several sectors. The county-by-county data underscores that the distribution of energy jobs is varied throughout the nation.
The sector with the most widespread geographic distribution of energy jobs is motor vehicles, which includes manufacturing, maintenance, and repair. A total of 519 counties have more than 1,000 motor vehicle jobs, and 29 counties have more than 10,000 motor vehicle jobs. Only one percent of U.S. counties (34 counties) had no jobs in motor vehicles. Outside of the traditional auto manufacturing region of the upper Midwest -- where jobs in motor vehicles continue to expand (Elkhart (IN); Wayne and Macomb (MI); and Lucas (OH) Counties) -- the Southeast is also showing job growth in this sector, with Spartanburg (SC), Madison (AL), and Hamilton (TN) Counties adding high numbers of jobs.
Energy efficiency presents economic potential everywhere as both a source of jobs and as a cost saving measure, unlike energy technologies that are dependent on resource availability or existing energy infrastructure. Energy efficiency, including lighting, HVAC, and insulation is the second highest and most distributed source of energy jobs with 382 counties having more than 1,000 jobs. All but six counties have some energy efficiency jobs.
For the electricity generation sector, solar jobs were the most geographically dispersed, followed by wind – 85% of counties had solar jobs and 78% of counties had wind jobs, and solar and wind represented the highest and second highest total number of electricity generation jobs, respectively. In 2021, 69 counties had more than 1,000 solar jobs, and 4 counties, all in California, had more than 10,000 solar jobs. Sixteen counties had more than 1,000 wind jobs.
Neither the number of jobs nor the increases or decreases in jobs shown in the county-level data tell the full story. Large urban counties – like Los Angeles and Harris Counties – dominate in terms of the number of energy jobs, while smaller or more rural counties, such as Campbell (WY) have fewer total energy jobs. Another important variable is energy jobs as a percent of total employment, which provides a measure of the reliance of the local economy on energy sector activity. The President's Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (IWG) has begun to map energy communities, looking at employment and other economic data to identify priority regions.
To address the needs of energy communities undergoing economic transition, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supports transitioning energy communities, investing $750 million for manufacturing in coal communities and $500 million for clean energy demonstrations on mine lands. The IWG has identified nearly $38 billion in existing federal programs that could be used to provide immediate investments in energy communities.
The data highlights the promise of clean energy policy and infrastructure investments of the President's agenda. Identifying places in need of extra support and economic redevelopment assistance to manage the energy transition will help minimize the risks and maximize the benefits of this transition for communities.
The U.S. Energy and Employment Report is a comprehensive summary of energy employment data, collected through annual employer surveys. The county-level data report the number of jobs by energy technology and splits the energy technologies into five major energy sectors: Electric Power Generation; Transmission, Distribution, and Storage; Fuels; Energy Efficiency; and Motor Vehicles. The release today covers previously unreleased 2016, 2020, and 2021 data.
For more information on methodology, and to download the USEER county-level data, visit the FAQ page here.
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BkiUfs05qhLByVBy1_GR | The Delete UV button will delete the UVs of the current selected SubTool. SubTools must have UVs in order to apply any Texture or Displacement map.
The Morph UV will unwrap the selected SubTool into the UV layout. This mode can also be used with ShadowBox.
The UV Map Size slider will allow you to set a custom size for your UV map. If you were to set the slider to 8192 then the map size for all maps generated (such as texture, normal and displacement maps) will be 8192 x 8192.
The 512 button will set the Map Size to 512×512.
The 1024 button will set the Map Size 1024×1024.
The 2048 button will set the Map Size 2048×2048.
The 4096 button will set the Map Size 4096×4096.
The UV Border slider will applay an overpaint to the UV borders. The number of pixels that will be overpainted is controlled by this slider.
The FiberUV button will automatically apply UV coordinates to the individual fibers of a FiberMesh object. All fibers will share the same UV space so that one texture can be applied to all fibers.
The Uv Cylindrical button maps the selected texture onto the selected 3D object as if it were a cylinder. It applies the texture based on the current orientation as it appears in the Preview window.
The Uv Planar button maps the selected texture onto the selected 3D object as if it were a flat plane. It applies the texture based on the current orientation as it appears in the Preview window.
The Uv Spherical button maps the selected texture onto the selected 3D object as if it were a sphere. It applies the texture based on the current orientation as it appears in the Preview window.
The Uv Box button maps the selected texture onto the selected 3D object as if it were an opened out box.
The Uv Box Tiles button maps the selected texture onto the selected 3D object as if it were a box with the same texture map on each of the six faces.
The UV Tile button maps the selected texture onto the 3D object by assigning the whole area of the texture to each polygon.
The Adaptive UV Tiles button maps the selected texture onto the selected SubTool by assigning a small rectangular area of the texture to each polygon.
The portion of the texture assigned varies according to the polygon's relative size. Larger polygons are mapped with a larger portion of the texture. The maximum ratio allowed is governed by the AUV Tiles Ratio slider (below).
When the AUV Tiles Ratio slider is set to 1, all polygons are mapped with an equal portion of the texture, making it possible to use the same texture on multiple deformations of the same model.
Adaptive UV Tiles is most effective when the texture's width and height are powers of 2, i.e. 1024×1024, 2048×2048, etc.
The Packed UV Tiles button assigns a mix of AUVTiles and GUVTiles which will try to fill as close as possible 100% of the UV space. This is the most accurate UV unwrap that maximizes the UV space.
The Group UV Tiles button assigns a different portion of the selected texture to each polygroup in the 3D object. The relative sizes of assigned texture portions can be regulated with the AUVRatio slider below.
The Adaptive UVTiles Ratio slider affects the way the Adaptive UV Tiles button (above) maps a texture onto the 3D object.
Larger polygons are assigned larger portions of the selected texture. This slider determines the maximum size ratio beyond which size differences are ignored. For example, if this slider is set to 10, the largest polygons in the object are assigned a texture portion no larger than 10 times that of the smallest polygon.
When this slider is set to 1, all polygons are mapped with an equal portion of the texture, making it possible to use the same texture on multiple deformations of the same model.
The HRepeat slider determines how many horizontal repetitions of the selected texture are wrapped onto the surface of the selected SubTool.
The VRepeat slider determines how many vertical repetitions of the selected texture are wrapped onto the surface of the selected SubTool.
1. Go to the lowest subdivision level of your model.
3. Reset the HRepeat and VRepeat sliders to 1 so that the tiling is removed.
4. Import the model you just exported.
The Adjust U Coords slider sets the texture offset to adjust the current U map coordinates. A positive setting will shift the coordinates to the right; a negative setting will shift the coordinates to the left. Press Apply UV Adjustments to apply the change.
The Adjust V Coords slider sets the texture offset to the current V map coordinates. A positive setting will shift the coordinates up; a negative setting will shift the coordinates down. Press Apply UV Adjustments to apply the change.
The Apply UV Adjustments button applies the changes set in the AdjU and AdjV sliders.
The Switch U<>V coordinates button will switch the U space with the V space.
The Cycle UV button will cycle through the UV coordinates. This rotates the alignment of the UVs on each polygon. Pressing the button once will rotate by 90 degrees, so pressing four times will return the alignment to the same point as you started. Sometimes when are models imported into ZBrush with UVs already assigned, the texture map will appear stepped or fragmented. Cycling the UVs can fix this.
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