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After spending brunch at Brentwood’s Farmer’s Market, after a meal of grilled chicken and beef over rice, N and I headed on our way to do our bi-weekly shopping.
As always, N packed his bags with the usual : oranges, apples, tomatoes, potatoes, avocadoes, etc … since it was strawberry season, we picked up a package of non-pesticide strawberry as well.
Note: I am not a flower person, nor do I want to do, but I think I didn’t do too bad here. | 2019-04-24T04:47:44 | https://cox260.wordpress.com/2009/05/ | [
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"The fungus alone is sufficient to recreate all the pathology diagnostic for the disease," says David Blehert, a microbiologist at the National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin, and senior author on the report.
Blehert and his colleagues collected healthy little brown bats (Myotis lucifugus) from Wisconsin, which is well beyond the known range of white-nose syndrome. They infected the bats by direct administration of G. destructans spores to the skin or by contact with infected bats from New York. By the end of the 102-day experiment, the tell-tale white fungus was growing on the muzzles and wings of all of the directly infected Wisconsin bats and 16 of the 18 exposed to sick bats.
This is the first experimental evidence that white-nose syndrome can be passed from bat to bat, and is very worrying from a conservation point of view because bats huddle together in large numbers in caves and mate in large swarms, says Emma Teeling, a bat biologist at University College Dublin in Ireland. "If a bat has this fungus on them, it's going to spread quickly throughout the population," says Teeling, who was not involved with the study. "It's like a perfect storm."
The infected Wisconsin bats did not die during the experiment, which may be due to the limited timeline of infection, the authors suggest. Although the study does not directly show that a healthy bat will die from infection with G. destructans, the results did show that the fungus alone was sufficient to cause lesions diagnostic of white-nose syndrome to form on previously healthy bats, indicating that the fungus is the cause of the deaths so often associated with white-nose syndrome in the wild.
Since it first appeared, white-nose syndrome has behaved like a novel pathogen spreading from a single origin through a naive population, says Jonathan Sleeman, director of the National Wildlife Health Center, who was not involved in the study. Proof that G. destructans is the primary cause of white-nose syndrome will "help us focus our actions or management efforts into the future", he says.
Although little can be done to control the spread of the disease through bat-to-bat transmission, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has asked people to stay out of caves in and near affected areas, and has closed some caves on agency-managed land.
On 21 October, the FWS announced that up to $1 million in fundingwill be made available for research on white-nose syndrome. Projects covering topics such as how the fungus proliferates within caves and mines, and the potential for biological means or environmental manipulations to improve bat survival, are among the service's top priorities.
Lorch, J. M. et al. Nature doi:10.1038/nature10590 (2011). | 2019-04-25T06:41:55 | http://www.karstworlds.com/2011/10/culprit-behind-bat-scourge-confirmed.html | [
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An accident involving a tractor-trailer was reported a little before noon in Ontario County.
Hopewell Fire Department and other first responders were called to the intersection of County Road 488 and Freshour Road for a crash involving a tractor-trailer, which was carrying a tank.
It’s unclear what was inside the tank.
However, the rig overturned alongside the road in the snowy weather.
It’s also not clear if weather played a role in the crash.
Investigation is underway in Ontario County. | 2019-04-24T08:52:21 | http://fingerlakes1.com/2019/02/12/tractor-trailer-overturns-on-county-road-48-in-ontario-county-photos/ | [
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On Nov. 8, American voters for the first time in history will see a woman’s name on the ballot as a major party’s nominee for president. A broad majority of voters — men and women — say they are happy this milestone has been reached, but fully half of them say they would have preferred that that first woman not be Hillary Clinton, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.
The poll looked closely at women’s political views and broader outlook on American life, as well as how the wider society views the role of women. The survey found that women think more progress has been made toward ending sexism than racism in society. They value motherhood more than marriage. They think that sexual harassment is a significant issue in the workplace. And they think the greatest problem facing American women is inequality in pay and career opportunities.
Mrs. Clinton is supported by 52 percent of women likely to vote in November, while 39 percent back Mr. Trump.
Mr. Trump’s problems with women are significant: 55 percent of female respondents say he does not respect women and about half think a Trump presidency would be bad for women. Only 11 percent think electing him would be good for women, while 45 percent of women say Mrs. Clinton’s election would benefit them.
Mrs. Clinton’s nomination has done little to reverse women’s perceptions of gender discrimination in America, and in many cases, their views differ sharply from men’s.
Forty-eight percent of women — but just 35 percent of men — think there are more advantages in being a man than in being a woman in society today. Majorities of women with a college degree, those who identify as Democrats, those younger than 30, those with household incomes of at least $100,000, and black women all say men hold an advantage.
Asked to name the most important problem facing women today, women cited issues related to gender inequality in the workplace, primarily pay, more than any other. Gender divisions were particularly pronounced on issues related to the workplace. Three-quarters of women said women in the United States are paid less than men doing similar work, while 55 percent of men held the same opinion.
Women were also more likely than men to say there is “a lot” of sexual harassment in most American workplaces today — fully one-quarter said so, compared with 18 percent of men. But the same number of men and women, 53 percent, acknowledge that there is “some.” Younger women and African-American women are most likely to say there is a lot of sexual harassment.
A poll of women conducted for Virginia Slims in 1994 found virtually the same result: Three-quarters of women said there was some sexual harassment or a lot in the workplace.
By a ratio of almost two to one — 51 percent to 27 percent — American women think more progress has been made in overcoming sexism than racism in the past 20 years.
But Joyce Coleman, an African-American from Southfield, Mich., and a retired human resources consultant, said in a follow-up interview that there had been less progress toward ending sexism.
The nationwide poll was conducted from Sept. 9 through 13 on landlines and cellphones with 1,770 adults and has an overall margin of sampling error of plus or minus three percentage points.
Men are significantly more likely than women to see themselves as ever being leaders in business or government. Nearly half of men say they could achieve this while less than a third of women do. African-American women are much more likely than white women to see themselves as leaders (40 percent versus 26 percent). Likewise, women younger than 45 and those with more education or higher incomes are the more likely than other women to think this high level of leadership is achievable.
Carla Lytle, a 52-year-old African-American, manages election officials at the Election Commission in Shelby County, Tenn., and is one of the survey participants who sees herself as a leader.
Women rate success at work as much more important than their appearance in determining how they feel about themselves, but significantly more think that society places a higher emphasis on looks than on their success at work. Fifty-three percent of women say their appearance is very important in how they view themselves, while 71 percent say society judges them by their physical appearance. African-American women are far more likely to rate their appearance as very important.
Fifty-six percent of women think Mrs. Clinton is a good role model for women. By contrast, in 2007, during her first campaign for the presidency, a Times/CBS News poll found that 70 percent considered her a good role model.
Willa Speiser, 68, a freelance editor in Warwick, N.Y., plans to vote for her but does not consider her a role model.
The poll looked closely at women’s political views and broader outlook on American life, as well as how the wider society views the role of women.
Significantly more men than women consider marriage to be very important. While 58 percent of men said being married is very important, just 47 percent of women overall said so.
Most women with household incomes over $100,000, those who identify as Republicans and those between the ages of 30 and 45 said marriage is very important to them. But in roughly equal numbers (almost three-quarters), both men and women said being a parent was very important to them. Women under the age of 30 were least likely to rate parenthood as very important, but still, 59 percent hold this belief.
Dalia Sussman, Giovanni Russonello and Marina Stefan contributed reporting. | 2019-04-24T20:12:22 | https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/17/us/politics/president-poll-women-hillary-clinton.html | [
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If you’re really lucky, you have a mother who loves you. If you’re truly blessed, you have a mother like mine, who not only loves me, but loves me unconditionally, with a love so blinding (or illuminating, perhaps) that she’s able to willingly pull out the nasty pain catheter sticking out from your side. She sweetly remembers this love even as you’re trying not to swear as she pulls and pulls, and the “black tip” that’s supposed to signify the end of the catheter has been passed four times. She kindly remembers this love (and thankfully has a strong stomach) as you glance at her, your confusion and nausea clearly written on your face. This is the kind of mother that is a blessing, this same mother who once again has uprooted her life to come live with me, caring for John Paul and me as I recover from surgery. Oh, how I am grateful for her presence!
My pain catheter wasn’t supposed to come out until it had been emptied of all medication, and it looked like it had another two days in there this morning, but I just couldn’t take it anymore. I’m still in pain, and I am a little worried I’ll regret my decision when I’m trying to sleep tonight and my left side is no longer numb, but I couldn’t take one more day of being connected. It seems I’ve spent so much of this past year connected to artificial (if not life-saving) things, whether it be IV bags of medicine, fluids, or blood, or super stylish fanny packs full of pain meds or chemotherapy. Besides the obvious discomfort and extreme difficulty showering, dressing, holding John Paul, etc., I know why these cumbersome medical creations bother me so much: they make me feel enslaved.
And isn’t one of our greatest desires, if not our greatest, for freedom? Freedom to live, to love, to just have the chance to become who we are meant to be? Freedom from pain, from fear, and most of all, freedom from death? Even though my eyes have been opened and I believe the truth has been revealed to me, the truth that Christ has overcome all things-even death-and that in His willing suffering and dying and rising again we have been set free from all evil, all sadness, and all suffering, I still struggle. And how much more I struggle when my faith falters and my mind begins to question all that my heart believes. How I struggle to acknowledge my smallness and the reality that ultimately, I, nor my doctors, have control over what my body does-whether it responds to more treatment if I need it or not, whether the cancer that we thought was gone has come back, and whether I heal quickly or slowly from surgery. Never has this been made more clear than this week.
Things didn’t go as hoped from the beginning last Thursday. To begin with, as usual, my nurse struggled to find a vein to place an IV in my arm. Though she was confident she’d get it right away, she didn’t. Then, my surgery that was originally scheduled for one hour, turned into three. The tissue my doctor kept removing was dead. But since he knew live tissue was in there somewhere, he had to keep digging, and digging, and digging. When he finally was confident that he’d found enough live tissue to biopsy, he had removed almost sixty percent of my tumor (removing so much of a primary mediastinal mass is highly unusual for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma-especially when the tumor is in your chest. For one thing, removing it won’t improve chances of a cure-since Lymphoma is a blood cancer the cancer will just come back. For another, it is dangerous to remove a tumor that is so closely located to your heart and lung.) Because the surgery had taken so long and so much mass had been removed, I need much more anesthesia and pain medication than expected, which has taken its toll on me the past few days. And because I was on so much anesthesia, I had to recover in the more serious post-op wing, which meant I couldn’t see my family for almost four hours after my surgery ended, leaving me and them nervous and upset. To put it in perspective, I could have developed a nasty infection from my lung being deflated or even died (as you always can during surgery-especially of the chest), so all in all, things went fine.
Yet, even though I am here, well enough to take a walk today and share my experience with you, I confronted my lack of control over my body, and life in general, face to face this past week. I wish it left me with some incredibly wise words to share with you, but I think all it left me with was a greater sense of thanksgiving for the things I do have control over (you can bet I’m getting a hair cut this week! I can and will control whether or not I have a mullet that rivals my sons!), and a greater hunger for a God who I know, who I know, deep in my heart, even if my head says something different, has overcome all things, even sickness, even suffering, and even death. And friends, how I pray for you to know the same truth that I do; how fervently I pray that you find the same peace.
You broke my chains of sin and shame and you covered me with grace.
You cover me with grace.
You are the hand that reaches out to save.
It is for freedom that I am set free.
And yes, Lord, we are grateful for Your Grace and for Your Love.
Please know this: I am always praying for your well-being and happiness, and in thanksgiving for your love and friendship. And I will never stop.
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May God bless you and heal you. Praying for you, Allison.
Thanks Allison, You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Can I ask what sub-type of NHL do you have…I think I missed it. I am fighting peripheral t-cell, NOS 4B. I am doing a trial study and we are on the third cycle of it. It has caused me a lot of side-issues. My sister has put her house on the market here in Indiana and we are moving down to the Houston Bay Area in Texas. I am going seeking treatment at MD Anderson. I was accepted a couple of weeks ago, but I can’t go right away so I started this trial drug back up. I tell you this because I too have been stressing out over the things that I have no control over. I needed to hear your words tonight to remind me that God is the Puppeteer and that I am his abstract puppet – there is a purpose for His path for me. I’m dizzy like walking on the ocean. I have went from about 200lbs to 111lbs in a very short time and I am afraid.
One more thing for you Allison one of the things that I used to tell new people in my support group when they had the, “Do I try treatment, they gave me no hope?” – if you try nothing, you will get nothing. If you try something, you may still get nothing, but with something there is hope.
I am blessed with a loving and giving mother also. When I lost my hair, she told me how beautiful the shape of my head was. I think only a mom would say that, but it made me feel better. Know that all of the emotions you feel are normal. God bless you! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hang in there Ali!!!! God has you in the palm of his hands and will not let go. You are beautiful!! And right where he wants you, trusting in Him. I am so sorry for your ordeal; your strength in the Lord is very encouraging to me. Thank you for sharing your faith and human weakness as well:) God bless you and your family.
Loved this post, Allison. You are so lucky to have a wonderful Mom like Sherry. I am so blessed too! I remember my Mom pressing down on my belly to get all the liquid out of my tubes after my appendectomy and burst appendix!! I also just hear some EXTRAORDINARILY WONDERFUL NEWS!! The biposy was negative!!! That is sweet music (like your voice) to our ears! Congratulations on your remission and on having a great doctor excercising great care and caution. Love to you!! | 2019-04-19T12:45:36 | https://allisonbenotafraid.com/2012/01/31/i-am-set-free/ | [
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Dr Peter Phillips (right) presents SashaKay Robinson, a 2018 GSAT student, with financial assistance during a recent luncheon.
Dr Peter Phillips (sixth left) with students from the Maxfield Park division of his St Andrew East Central who performed well in the 2018 sitting of GSAT. Phillips presented them with financial awards.
Member of Parliament Peter Phillips has advised the top Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) students from the Maxfield Park division of his St Andrew East Central constituency to be wary of peer pressure.
Phillips, who is also the leader of Opposition, was speaking to the students and their parents at a luncheon held in Kingston during the weekend. The 10 students were each awarded an undisclosed sum of money to assist with back-to-school preparation.
"Don't follow people; because a crowd is doing it, that doesn't mean it is right," Phillips advised the students.
"I remember when I was much younger than you, a group of students said they were going to steal out of school early, and I know it didn't make any sense, but I followed them, and a girl who was in the group got hit by a car while she was running across the road," he recounted.
"That taught me from then to follow my conscience. That voice inside of you that says, 'No, don't do this.' Listen to that voice," said Phillips.
The students, with averages from 69-96 per cent, and who listed zoologist and mathematician among their future career choices, were advised by Phillips to attain at least five passes at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certifi-cation level, including mathematics and English, to achieve their goals.
Phillips also encouraged parents to have an open relationship with their children and to participate as much as they could in their high-school journey.
"They really need a friend, and a guide that they can say anything to. The worst thing is for them to feel alone and as if they have no one, because they might turn to the wrong person.
"A child needs to know that you care. So, when they call for parent-teacher meeting, go to the meeting. Be involved in your child's life. Ensure homework is done, and be in touch with their teachers," counselled Phillips. | 2019-04-23T16:39:20 | http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20180814/phillips-gsat-bright-sparks-steer-wide-peer-pressure | [
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"What I most fervently wish to communicate in my teaching of any subject is the interconnectedness of all things. When we draw arbitrary lines between subjects we limit perception, experience, and possibility. Striving to defamiliarize the familiar, whether it be the reading of a favorite poem or learning to view a beloved film critically, I coax students toward embracing a multiplicity of perspectives and seeing intersectionality in all things."
Defining Memory: Local Museums and the Construction of History in America's Changing Communities, Second Edition. Rowman & Littlefield. (co-edited with Amy K. Levin).
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Can I view my certificates/policies online?
Why can’t I see all of my certificates/policies?
Why am I getting a message that states my member information is not found?
How can I make premium payments online?
How can I set up recurring automated premium payments?
How can I change my beneficiary? Can you email me this form?
How can I change my bank account? Can you email me this form?
What is WoodmenLife's mailing address?
How can I find out about my certificate?
How can I become a WoodmenLife member?
I no longer smoke or have never smoked. How can I get this changed on my certificate?
Does WoodmenLife offer a College Savings Plan?
How can I get a copy of my certificate annual report?
When do certificate annual reports for traditional and Universal life insurance, and annuities get mailed?
How can I get WoodmenLife's Discount Prescription Drug Card?
How can I get information on a deceased relative for genealogy purposes?
How can I order a duplicate tax form?
When will I receive my tax information?
How can I request a copy of my certificate?
Q. Can I view my certificates/policies online?
Yes, you can view your certificates/policies by creating an online account using the First Time User link in the Member Login section at the top of this page. After creating your online account, any certificates/policies on which you are the owner and the insured will automatically be connected and viewable in your online account.
Q. How do I create an online account?
To create an online account click on the First Time User link in the Member Login section at the top of this page. You will then need to provide a unique user name, a valid email address, and a password, along with answering 4 security questions. After acknowledging the Terms and Conditions, click the Next button to continue.
On the next screen you will need to provide the last four digits of your social security number, your date of birth, and your mailing zip code, then click the Submit button. Once your information has been connected in our systems, you will be prompted to login using the user name and password you created.
Upon login, you will see the certificates/policies on which you are the owner and the insured.
Q. Why can’t I see all of my certificates/policies?
Currently, the only certificates/policies available are those where the member is the person insured and is also the owner. For example: Jane Doe has $50,000 of life insurance coverage on herself. She applied for the coverage and is the owner. Jane will see this certificate/policy information on the member website. Jane Doe also owns $25,000 of life insurance coverage on her son. Because Jane is not the insured, she will not see this certificate/policy on the member website.
Information on certificates/policies that are lapsed (inactive due to not paying premiums) over 45 days will not be available.
Q. Why am I getting a message that states my member information is not found?
This means the site was unable to find your records based on the information you entered in your profile. To make sure that we have the correct information for you on file and to resolve this issue quickly, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-225-3108, or use the Contact Us option at the top of this page and include your name, certificate/policy number(s) and request.
Q. How can I make premium payments online?
You can make a one-time, non-recurring premium payment from your checking or savings account after creating an online account. Login to your account from the Member Login section, then click on the Payments tab at the top of the screen. Complete the online form and then click the Submit button.
Q. How can I set up recurring automated premium payments?
You can have your payments automatically withdrawn from your bank account on a recurring basis for certificates/policies which you are both the owner and the insured. This is very convenient, eliminates late payments and may be eligible to receive a premium discount. Login to your account from the Member Login section and choose the Forms tab at the top of the page; fill out the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Form completely; print it; get the appropriate signature(s) for the account and mail it to WoodmenLife.
If you need assistance, contact your Representative or Customer Service at 1-800-225-3108. You can also use the Contact Us option at the top of this page if you have any questions.
Q. How can I change my beneficiary? Can you email me this form?
To change your beneficiary for certificates/policies which you are both the owner and the insured, login to your account from the Member Login section at the top of this page, then click the Forms tab at the top of the page; fill out the Beneficiary Change Form completely; print it; get the appropriate signature(s) and mail it to WoodmenLife.
Q. How can I change my bank account? Can you email me this form?
As the owner or payor of a certificate/policy you can login to your account from the Member Login section at the top of this page, then click on the Forms tab at the top of the page and download the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Form. Fill the form out completely with the new bank account information; print it; and mail it to WoodmenLife.
You can also contact your Representative, Customer Service at 800-225-3108, or e-mail us with your name, certificate number(s) and request.
As the owner of the certificate/policy you can login to your account from the Member Login section at the top of this page and complete the online Change of Address Form. Choose the Change Address/Phone link in the right column, enter the new information and select Save Changes to submit it. For assistance, contact Customer Service at 1-800-225-3108.
You can also contact your Representative, Customer Service at 800-225-3108, or e-mail us using the contact us form.
Q. What is WoodmenLife's mailing address?
Q. How can I change my name on my certificate?
As the owner of the certificate/policy you can login to your account from the Member Login section at the top of this page, choose the Forms tab at the top of the page; then select the Name Change Form to download it. Fill out the Name Change Form completely; print it; provide the appropriate signatures and mail it to WoodmenLife.
Q. How can I find out about my certificate?
If you are the owner and the insured on the certificate/policy, you can create an account to view your certificates/policies online. To create an online account follow the steps in How do I create an online account? Upon login, you will be able to view your certificate/policy information.
Q. How can I become a WoodmenLife member?
For information on becoming a WoodmenLife member, you can call Customer Service at 800-225-3108 or contact us with your name, address, phone number and best time to call you.
Q. I no longer smoke or have never smoked. How can I get this changed on my certificate?
As the owner of the certificate you can contact your Representative or Customer Service at 800-225-3108. You can also use the contact us form. Be sure to provide your name, address, phone number and your request to change to a non-tobacco user. We will then mail you the form and instructions that you will need to complete and return to us by mail.
Q. Does WoodmenLife offer a College Savings Plan?
College Savings Plans are available through our subsidiary, Woodmen Financial Services. Your WoodmenLife Registered Representative can provide information on the various plans available. For more information, you can also call 800-328-2968 ext. 57040, visit the College Savings page of woodmen.org or contact us by using our email form. Please provide your name, address, phone number, best time to call and request information on College Savings Plans.
Q. How do I file a death claim?
You can contact your Representative, Customer Service at 800-225-3108 or email us by using our contact us form. We will mail you the forms and instructions. You must fill out the form completely and return it to us by mail.
Customer Service can be reached at 800-225-3108 and is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, Central Time. Our Customer Service specialists are available to serve you in English, Spanish or Korean.
Q. How can I get a copy of my certificate annual report?
As the owner of the certificate/policy you can contact Customer Service at 800-225-3108 or e-mail us using the contact us form. Be sure to include your name, address, phone number and your request to receive a duplicate annual report.
Q. When do certificate annual reports for traditional and Universal life insurance, and annuities get mailed?
Traditional and Universal Life certificate statements are mailed each year by the 15th day of the anniversary month. Annual Reports are mailed each January for all annuity certificates. Mid-year reports are mailed in July for the following types of Annuity certificates with values of $5,000 or more: Flexible Premium Deferred Annuity; Single Premium Deferred Annuity; Non-Life Single Premium Immediate Annuity. These include Basic Annuities, IRAs, ROTHs, SIMPLEs, SEPs and TSAs.
Q. How can I get WoodmenLife's Discount Prescription Drug Card?
The owner of the certificate/policy can call 800-700-3957 or e-mail us using our contact us form. Be sure to include your name, address, phone number and certificate number, if possible.
Q. How can I get information on a deceased relative for genealogy purposes?
Due to federal and state privacy laws, WoodmenLife will not disclose the personal information of deceased individuals unless it is in relation to a claim or a potential claim. You may be able to find information about a deceased relative from the Family Search Centers, including the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their telephone number is 1-800-406-1830.
Q. How can I order a duplicate tax form?
As the owner of the certificate you can contact Customer Service at 800-225-3108 or e-mail us using the contact us form. Be sure to provide your name, address and phone number, and request a duplicate tax form.
Q. When will I receive my tax information?
The 1099 forms are mailed each year no later than January 31. You can also contact Customer Service at 1-800-225-3108 or e-mail us for tax information.
Q. How can I request a copy of my certificate?
As the owner of a certificate/policy you can contact your Representative or Customer Service at 800-225-3108. | 2019-04-20T22:53:17 | https://www.woodmenlife.org/learning/faq.cfm | [
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Climate change effects on coastal flooding: are models fit-for-purpose and how do we mitigate the risk?
Coastal flooding has been ranked the second highest risk for civil emergency in the UK, costing £0.25bn annually in economic loss. Worse, global warming will cause sea levels to rise up to 1m this century and lead to wetter winters and drier summers, with a strong likelihood of more intense flash floods, which would drastically increase flood risk, especially for towns and cities that are situated on estuaries. Continued development of flood-prone areas and land use change in upstream catchments (e.g. deforestation, urbanization, intensive agriculture) will increase this threat further. The mitigation of coastal flood risk is therefore crucial and requires robust modelling methods, improving on current models which lack sufficient detail of the combination of hazards that interact in estuaries. In particular, future river flow predictions rarely capture the intensity and timings of flash floods in combination with other key flood-drivers such as storm surge and high tide. This project will assess how UK catchments and estuaries will change under new UKCP18 climate change scenarios, in collaboration with the Met Office. Where will flash floods be intense, where will this lead to coastal flooding, and how can we mitigate the risk?
You will be trained in a wide range of research techniques, including developing hydrological and ocean modelling on supercomputers. To set up and run the models, you will interrogate existing large scale observational data and climatic forecasts from the UK Met Office. This PhD project is well funded, and includes costs for you to attend several international conferences to present and discuss your research with world-class scientists. By the end of this PhD, you will have developed into a first-rate independent researcher with a deep understanding of a wide range of terrestrial-coastal-marine issues that urgently face communities on a global scale. In short, you will be highly employable.
Applicants should hold a minimum of a UK Honours Degree at 2:1 level or equivalent in subjects such as Geography, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Oceanography, Coastal Marine Science, Biological Oceanography, or Mathematics/Statistics. Applicants who additionally have a Masters degree, or relevant work experience, will be particularly competitive.
For further details, please contact Dr Peter Robins in the School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University, p.robins@bangor.ac.uk. | 2019-04-24T20:55:51 | http://www.envision-dtp.org/2018/climate-change-effects-on-coastal-flooding-are-models-fit-for-purpose-and-how-do-we-mitigate-the-risk/ | [
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The University of Portsmouth’s men’s lacrosse 1st team made a triumphant start to this seasons BUCS campaign by beating the University of Sussex 8-4.
The victory was the teams first win since the 3rd February when they beat Imperial College London at Langstone. Goals from Ashleigh Heitman made the result certain.
A team of relatively inexperienced players came away with a huge victory. With five first team players out injured, seven first years took to the field and impressed enough to secure victory.
Portsmouth started the first quarter positively with the majority of the possession inside the first few minutes. Heitman came close on the sixth minute but his shot was shanked wide.
At the restart, Sussex pulled themselves together and began attacking the home sides goal more viciously. A speedy counter attack released the oppositions striker who, with their first chance of the game, struck the post.
Moments later and against the run of play, Sussex took the lead. Their attacker ran parallel with the defenders and managed to cut in, finding the net with a quick flick of the stick.
Portsmouth didn’t allow their heads to drop at the restart and quickly began piling on the pressure. With the majority of the possession in their favour, it only took five minutes before the home side levelled the scores.
Heitman drew the scores by rushing around the back of the goal, finding a gap and netting. Tricky running from the number nine made it 1-1.
Portsmouth took their momentum into the second quarter and, seven minutes in, Heitman was back on the scoreboard.
Williams floated the ball to Heitman on the edge of the area, who trickily defended the ball with his stick from the defender who was challenging him. A quick dash round the side and he was in, making it 2-1 to Portsmouth.
Visibly buoyed on by his performance, the team rallied round Heitman and before long he brought up his hat trick. An impressive shot from outside the area found the net to make it 3-1 to Portsmouth.
Moments later Portsmouth really carved out an advantage as number 31 ran clear, finishing past the keeper to make it 4-1.
Heitman brought the quarter to an end when his shot was parried by the goalkeeper. At the halfway point Portsmouth were three goals to the good, impressive for a team which hadn’t won for eight months.
Sussex pulled themselves together for the start of the third quarter and made it 4-2. Their attacker impressively ran half the length of the pitch, saw a shot saved but the second attempt was put away.
Portsmouth didn’t spend time licking their wounds and put on an imperious show, scoring two goals in five minutes to make it 6-3 and burying Essex’s hopes.
Williams brought the quarter to a close when he hit the crossbar following an aggressive run into the box.
The woodwork wouldn’t deny Williams in the final quarter, though. Five minutes in, number seven pinged the ball to Williams in the middle of the box, who then coolly slotted the ball into the bottom left hand corner.
Sussex eventually scored another goal for 7-4 following a huge period of Portsmouth dominance.
An opposition goal did nothing to dent the home sides focus and determination and, with three minutes from time, Portsmouth made it 8-4.
It would prove to be the last of the action and jubilant scenes at Langstone as the Portsmouth’s men’s lacrosse team secured victory.
The win puts Portsmouth 1st team in second place in the South Eastern 2A league. Brighton top the league on goal difference following a 14-4 victory against Chichester. | 2019-04-20T02:20:40 | http://www.galleonnews.com/2016/10/mens-lacrosse-break-drought-with-opening-day-victory/ | [
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A few months ago I had the opportunity to interview Rabbi Jonathan Frankel, an tech startup entrepreneur who was ordained as an Orthodox rabbi at Yeshiva University. I had heard about his wireless intercom invention for the home and was intrigued. Earlier this week at CES in Las Vegas I had a chance to meet Yonatan in person as he and his business partner Isaac Levy were exhibiting in Eureka Park, the area for technology startups at the Sands Convention Center at CES.
Rabbi Jonathan Frankel had no problem getting through rabbinical school at Yeshiva University or law school at Harvard. It was keeping track of his three young sons that had him running around his house losing his mind. The tech-savvy Frankel, 30, would often find himself yelling at the top of his lungs to try and get his kids to come to the dinner table. On the way to his job, he’d be unable to communicate with his wife because he didn’t know where she was – and there was usually a baby crying to add to the commotion.
Having grown up in a house with an intercom, Frankel had a feeling that it would be the answer to his family’s communication problem. After graduating from law school, Frankel took a job with Boston Consulting Group and it was there that the idea for a 21st century intercom first came to him. He and his wife were moving into a newly renovated home and he began taking bids for intercom installation. He figured that before all of the drywall was installed would be the perfect time to have professionals set up the intercom system throughout the house.
This was crazy, he thought. After doing a lot of research for wireless intercoms, he realized that such a technology was not on the market. He had just started at Boston Consulting Group and it was there that he let the idea for a new intercom unit percolate in his head. Traveling a lot for his job, Frankel used his time on airplanes to dream about what such an intercom unit would look like in the age of the internet and iPads. He did six weeks of market research to get a sense of what other types of problems a high tech intercom unit for the home would solve. He knew that with the growth of wireless devices and the popularity of tablet computing, there must be some sort of wireless solution at a much less expensive price.
When he realized that a 21st century residential intercom was something that people were searching for – just like he was – but it didn’t exist, Frankel decided that the only way to get his hands on what he was looking for was to create it himself. He quickly launched a fake website to see how popular such a device would be. He bought Google Ads to steer people to his mock website and allowed them to order his wireless intercom (which hadn’t even been created yet). He captured all of their information right up to the point when they would need to provide their credit card information. Without an actual product, Frankel was getting orders. He knew it would sell.
The biggest problem Frankel faced was that it had been ten years since he programmed anything. He had no VOIP (voice over internet protocol) or hardware experience. So, he approached a couple of development firms and within months had a working prototype, albeit a rough one. He then found a young man who had just graduated school to come up with the product design. Before he knew it, Frankel had created a wireless intercom that would be revolutionary – and solve the problem he had.
Frankel named his new company Nucleus and got to work on getting his product ready for the marketplace. His next step was finding the funding and someone who had experience with software and design. He tapped Isaac Levy, a New York-based software designer and inventor who holds eight patents, to become the company’s chief technology officer. Levy was able to have a beautiful, working prototype ready in about a month.
While Levy works on the software technology for Nucleus, Frankel gets the word out about his invention. The WiFi-enabled Nucleus home intercom is already being heralded as one of the top products on the market for 2015 (Frankel is hoping it will be ready to ship by the second quarter of the new year).
Each Nucleus device can record video and audio and share the information with the other devices in the home. While Nucleus was intended for parents with young kids (“less running up and down the stairs for parents,” as Frankel points out), the wall mounted tablet-like devices will undoubtedly serve many purposes for different demographics. Nucleus can take advantage of its WiFi connection and high definition (HD) cameras to be extended to other homes. That means kids can collaborate on their homework with their friends via video chat, while a working parent at the office checks in to make sure everyone is safe at home. While promoting Nucleus on NBC’s The Today Show, Frankel video chatted with his grandmother in Toronto showing how Nucleus can be used to keep tabs on elderly relatives as well.
Frankel is now traveling the country promoting his novel invention and trying to raise more capital to make Nucleus a reality. He’s eager to find new applications for his product for home security monitoring, real estate tours, and team collaboration in the office place. Nucleus uses voice recognition so it already provides the ideal platform for interacting with the “smart home.” Simply by using your voice within range of any Nucleus, you can instruct it to manipulate your other networked gadgets (“OK Nucleus, turn off the basement lights”). Frankel is interested in eventually integrating Nucleus with other smart home products like NEST (learning thermostat) and Belkin’s WeMo.
Furthermore, any Nucleus unit can control how discreet the interaction is with the other units. One unit might only be able to use another unit’s audio, but not video for example. Some units might have to ask permission before accessing audio or video. A nice feature of Nucleus is that they can be used as baby monitors, but then transitioned to a full home intercom system when the children get older.
You can preorder as many devices as you want at $150 per Nucleus. Visit the website at www.nucleusintercom.com. | 2019-04-21T23:14:30 | https://blog.rabbijason.com/2015/01/rabbi-jonathan-frankels-nucleus-intercom.html?showComment=1502170511365 | [
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Euro payments made easy - whether you are buying or renting an Austrian ski chalet, importing goods, or paying any business or individual, Currency Index can help you send money to Austria.
Sending money to Austria is fast, easy and secure with Currency Index, and you can save up to 4% on the exchange rate alone, compared to your bank or other providers. Contact us using the form below if you would like more information on our service, or you can register with us to set up a trading facility today.
The IBAN includes various codes, like your branch and account numbers, and is the standard system for sending Euro payments across Europe. Austrian IBANs have 20 characters, starting with 'AT' followed by 18 characters, and can usually be found on your bank statement or other paperwork, along with your BIC or SWIFT code.
How are Austrian IBANs made up?
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Generally, Currency Index's service is only efficient for payments to Austria of over £1,000 equivalent. There is no maximum amount we can transfer on your behalf.
If you are still using your bank to send payments to Austria, try Currency Index instead and you will see a world of difference - not only a much cheaper service with better exchange rates, but super-fast transfers, clear explanations on rates, and the knowledge that you are dealing with regulated specialists in overseas money transfers. | 2019-04-24T21:54:07 | https://www.currencyindex.co.uk/send-money-to-austria/ | [
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This website is for all members of the Illinois Municipal Police Association. We have 3 membership groups that you can request access and the site administrator will review your credentials and approve you to the appropriate group. The membership group has documents, minutes and information for the association.
1. Go to http://illinoismunicipalpoliceassociation.com/register and sign up for a membership.
2. Log in via the login details you entered in step 1.
3. You will be redirected to your account page. Click on “Change” beside “Your Membership”. You can choose the appropriate groups or multiple groups you would like to join.
4. The site administrator will approve your membership request and then you will have access to all of the content for the respective group. | 2019-04-20T17:07:17 | https://illinoismunicipalpoliceassociation.com/2018/03/20/demo-post-no-2/ | [
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Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election sent shockwaves around the world, but particularly at U.N. climate change conference in Marrakech, Morocco. GroundTruth’s Justine Calma and Chris Bentley share voices from the global gathering.
Note: This is the final installment of “Living Proof” in the podcast, but there’s more to come from the project, including photography, writing and film. The podcast resumes in the new year.
Special thanks to Tom Devlin, Phil Redo and Bob Kempf at WGBH.
Chris Bentley (left) and Justine Calma are GroundTruth reporting fellows. | 2019-04-25T05:22:53 | https://thegroundtruthproject.org/trump-climate-change-podcast/ | [
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The new Yahoo under Marissa Mayer is in early stage talks to acquire online video site Hulu, according to AllThingsD. The report says there hasn't been a formal offer put on the table yet, though Mayer has met several top-Hulu execs to see how the video site would tie into Yahoo's existing comeback plan.
The move to make a video acquisition is nothing new for Yahoo, which tried to purchase a $300 million majority stake in France Télécom’s Dailymotion video service earlier in the year and was rejected by a regulatory official who didn't want the company to move out of France.
The acquisition of Hulu would be big for the company. Under Mayer's leadership, which begun in the summer of 2012, Yahoo has begun snatching up several smaller mobile companies as it works to increase its presence on mobile. The acquisitions have led to a beautiful new Yahoo Weather app and a redesign of the Yahoo app to include Summly tech.
In recent months Yahoo has also begun focusing more on video, as it announced last month it will have exclusive right to a slew of Saturday Night Live clips to host on its site. Hulu's video content would play nicely with Yahoo's plans to offer "original content alongside a larger tranche of curated content from across the web".
If Yahoo is serious about its Hulu bid, it had better be ready to bring the cash. The company has previously been valued at around $2 billion, considering its 2012 revenue topped $700 million.
We'll be on the look out to see if the Yahoo/Hulu deal materialises. Given AllThingsD's usually very spot-on sources, this sounds real. | 2019-04-18T17:07:43 | https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/120880-yahoo-reportedly-in-early-stage-talks-to-acquire-hulu | [
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Fabrican - literally fabric in an aerosol can - is the brainchild of Spanish designer Dr Manel Torres who has spent ten years working on his invention.
In a video demonstrating how it works, he sprays a blue and white T-shirt on to a model in just under 15 minutes.
Drying as soon as it hits his skin, the garment can be taken off, washed and re-worn.
Dr Torres teamed up with Paul Luckham, Professor of Particle Technology at Imperial College London, to create Fabrican, which consists of cotton fibres, polymers (the plastics which hold them together) and solvents which keep it in liquid form.
When you get bored with your creation it can be dissolved and the material used again to make something new or repair old designs.
If nothing else, superheroes should appreciate the material. Apparently the only real drawbacks is that the shirts tend to smell a bit like the solvent which keeps the material liquid until introduced to the air, and they are so form-fitting that it might be a bit uncomfortable for some people without a great build. There's no word on what happens if you have any chest hair like myself.
However, there are a lot of other possible applications for this material besides tee shirts. Painting your walls down with this could give you instant wallpaper. It would work for quick, easy to apply bandages for any location, for covering tears in fabric, and even for modeling and design. You could even use it to attach things to someone like a diaper or your I Pod. And as one commenter at the Daily Mail pointed out, it would be handy for spray on camo as well, particularly with multiple colored nozzles and a computer control to generate the appropriate patterns.
The product isn't ready for sale quite yet but I'd expect this to be a big clubbing hit in the near future. | 2019-04-18T14:35:53 | http://www.wordaroundthe.net/2010/09/spray-shirt.html | [
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Question:-- How to reset Canon S750 printer?
Press and hold the RESUME button, then press and hold the POWER button.
While still holding the POWER button, Release the RESUME button, then press and release the RESUME button two more times in succession.
The printer mechanics will move momentarily. You are now in Service mode. Release the Power Button.
Pressing the RESUME key will select a function; for example, pressing RESUME 4 times will select the clear waste ink counter function. The lamp will alternate color with each key press.
After selecting mode, press the POWER button to commit the change, and return to the top of the function selection menu. Pressing the POWER button again turns off the printer for a restart.
Did you like this post? Why not leave a comment below or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. | 2019-04-22T14:18:03 | http://www.gresk.com/2009/04/canon-s750-printer-reset-procedure.html | [
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Will Peronismo and not Kirchnerismo be the driving force in the upcoming legislative elections in Argentina?
“I can not envision justicialismo without Perón” said Eva Perón more than sixty years ago.[i] Cristina Kirchner, who announced her candidacy for the upcoming legislative elections on October 22, has stirred Argentina’s political panorama over the past decade by straying from the structure of Perón’s political party, but never entirely disavowing its doctrines in the nation’s political life. This dissonance is in part due to the fact that the “Justicialist Party” refers to a political entity, while Peronismo is the consequence of political movement that arose from the gripping political sagas of Perón and Evita.
Cambiemos, a coalition led by President Mauricio Macri, has closed ranks and is now looking forward to the upcoming elections. In contrast, Peronismo was unable to settle on a single candidate after the internal primary elections that took place last August. Cristina Kirchner, Sergio Massa and Florencio Randazzo all identify with the Peronist ideology, but each is running as candidate for a different sub-coalition. The latter two have both been accused of collusion with the government; the lack of a united front by the Peronists divides support for the opposition force. It is widely believed that their chances of winning are slim, based on the modest share of votes they received in the previous election.
Nonetheless, in order to comprehend Peronismo, the movement must be separated from Justicialismo. Juan Domingo Perón said that “a political party without unity of action is an inorganic force, one that does not perform great works nor consolidates over time.” From 1946 to present, Peronismo candidates have won nine presidential elections.[vi] Peronismo is more than a political party; it is a movement that has to do with the doctrine of General Juan Domingo Perón. Justicialismo is merely the electoral instrument.
The government and the mass media supporting it have usually tried to separate the Peronismo from the former president, branding her politics “Kirchnerismo” to tie the image of Cristina and her late husband Néstor Kirchner to a period of government between 2003 – 2015 without political doctrine at all, as if they were a pair of outsiders.
Cristina has an undeniable past as a “militante” (political supporter) within the peronista movement and makes consistent mention of her militante youth, dating back to a period in which anyone with such a political ideology was persecuted. Since her childhood, her grandfather talked to her about Evita Perón. Her father was a bus driver. She was raised in a poor family that remained working class, and which benefited from the social policies of Perón. She likes to define Peronismo as a “plural and diverse political space,” more than just a left or right party.
There have not been more ideologically pro-Peronist presidents in Argentina than Néstor and Cristina Kirchner since Juan Domingo Perón himself. The Kirchners undertook actions to achieve economic independence such as the renegotiation of debt to the International Monetary Fund, the re-nationalization of the Aerolíneas Argentinas and the oil company YPF. Additionally, they implemented several socially inclusive policies such as the Asignación Universal por Hijo.
In the same manner, the main policy of Perón during his presidency was the introduction of import substitution industrialization. Perón achieved this by developing state industries, strengthening the labor movement under the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), enacting laws that regulated and improved the condition of workers, offering Argentine women the chance to vote by the Law of Universal Vote, and even eliminating fees on all levels of education, including university.
“This is not a political force. It is not about our political party. What I want is that society and the people, rather than business groups, can once again become the owners of the state,” said Kirchner, days ago during a massive political rally in the city of Lanús.[ix] Her words were a candid reference to the opposition; namely, Mauricio Macri and his neoliberal policies favoring concentration of power in the hands of the few.
In the middle of a fragmented period for the Peronistas, the president of the National Justicialist Party, José Luis Gioja, called for the people to vote for the former president in the upcoming elections. He did so through an “Open Letter to the Peronista people” in which he said that Unidad Ciudadana “is the strongest political label inside the peronista movement to regain hope and stop the economic adjustment” by Macri’s administration.
Cristina Kirchner’s last campaign rally before the elections will take place October 16, just a few hours before celebrating the anniversary of “Día de la Lealtad Peronista” (Peronist Loyalty day), and she has called for thousands of Peronistas from all sectors to attend the rally at Racing Club de Avellaneda, the stadium of the soccer club of which both Néstor Kirchner and Juan Perón were avid fans.
[ii] Cristina Kirchner during a Crónica TV’s interview on TV channel with the same name on September 28, 2017.
[iii] Juan Domingo Perón, September 13, 1950.
[iv] Cristina Kirchner during a meeting in Paris as First Lady in November 2003.
[v] Cristina Kirchner during a press conference at Casa Rosada on October 17, 2012.
[vi] Juan Domingo Perón (1 946 – 1951); Juan Domingo Perón (1951 – 1955); Héctor Cámpora (1973 – 1973); Juan Domingo Perón (1973 – 1974); Carlos Saúl Menem (1989 – 1995); Carlos Saúl Menem (1995 – 1999); Néstor Kirchner (2003 -2007); Cristina Kirchner (2007 – 2011); Cristina Kirchner (2011-2015).
[vii] Cristina Kirchner during a press conference at Casa Rosada on October 17, 2012.
[viii] Juan Domingo Perón wrote for the magazine Mundo Peronista 2nd edition (August, 1951).
[ix] Cristina Kirchner during a campaign rally in the city of Lanus (Oct. 3, 2017).
[xi] Open letter to the Peronista people by President of the Justicialist Party (September 2017).
[xii] Mundo Peronista magazine, 1st edition (July, 1951). | 2019-04-23T16:30:22 | http://www.coha.org/will-peronismo-and-not-kirchnerismo-be-the-driving-force-in-the-upcoming-legislative-elections-in-argentina/ | [
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The Greek Programming Board (GPB) was founded in 2012 with the purpose of assisting the Department of Fraternity & Sorority Life with programming efforts for the entire Greek community.
Today, the GPB has expanded in scope and influence within the fraternity and sorority community and larger KSU community. The organization is committed to providing values-based programming for the entire community. A few signature events include Greek Week, Greeks Give Back, and Trick-or-Treat with the Greeks.
The GPB also represents the Greek community in planning university programs such as Homecoming, Week of Welcome, and athletic events. Councils and chapters may also partner with the GPB to plan events.
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That’s how University of Minnesota Health Occupational Therapist Megan Bresnahan—and other SPD experts—like to describe the condition. When a child has sensory processing issues, his or her brain may have difficulty processing all the information provided by the child’s senses. This may affect the child’s ability to respond appropriately and complete routine childhood activities, said Bresnahan, who provides care at the Adoption Medicine Clinic at University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital.
Children who have experienced early deprivation such as institutional care, neglect and or abuse—or those who had a chaotic early life—are at high risk to develop sensory processing disorder. Even children who did not experience early adversity may still face sensory challenges; sometimes these issues are related to other disorders or syndromes. No matter the cause, there are many activities you can offer your child at home to help support their sensory needs.
• Use structure and routine. This will help your child be ready for what will happen next during the day and can be calming for children with SPD.
• Reduce clutter and keep areas as organized as possible. A chaotic environment can make a child’s sensory processing difficulties worse.
• Provide regular opportunities for sensory input and activities.
• Encourage your child to crab walk, bear walk, wheelbarrow walk or frog hop between daily activities. These can be done in the morning between normal routines, like brushing teeth, getting dressed, going to the breakfast table, etc.
• Before sitting down for meals or homework, encourage your child to perform chair push-ups.
• Allow your child to play with or draw pictures using shaving cream in the bathtub or shower, or outside.
• Apply lotion on your child’s skin after bath time.
• Have your child push the cart when shopping, or ask him or her to help carry in the groceries. Both of these activities provide heavy work.
• Ask your child to pour things into canisters, including dry noodles, rice, beans or water.
• Within safe limits, encourage your child to move and/or carry heavy things in the house. Examples include: books, pots and pans, or a gallon milk container filled with water.
• Provide “sensory bins” as a play outlet for your child. The bins may be filled with kinetic sand, moon sand, dry rice, beans, corn, noodles or other similar material.
• Serve chewy or crunchy foods for your child.
• Add increased flavor to your child’s foods.
• Provide apple sauce, smoothies and runny yogurt for your child to consume through a straw.
• Use a weighted lap blanket, lap snake or lap buddy. You can create one of these items by filling a long tube sock with popcorn kernels, dry kidney beans or rice.
• Let your child help with household chores such as carrying or moving the laundry basket or detergent, pushing the laundry basket, vacuuming, or digging in the garden.
• Create a calming area where your child can have quiet time. This spot may contain a rocking chair or beanbag chair.
• Make an obstacle course in the house for your child. • Play music that reflects the mood and energy level of your child.
• Enroll your child in activities outside of the home that can be beneficial for sensory processing, including: swimming, horseback riding, bike riding, hiking, gymnastics, karate or yoga.
Originally posted M Health Blog University of Minnesota 2016. | 2019-04-24T05:48:29 | https://www.rainbowkids.com/adoption-stories/what-is-sensory-processing-disorder-1841 | [
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Note: Because this repository is NOT part of CentOS, you should direct support questions to its maintainers at the Repoforge Users mailing list.
Packages are supplied in RPM format and in most cases are ready to use. The default RPMforge repository does not replace official CentOS base packages. | 2019-04-24T13:47:02 | https://blog.path8.net/archives/tag/%E6%BA%90 | [
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# Libraries: WinZip 14 provides support for Windows 7 libraries. Libraries group together folders with a common theme regardless of where the folders reside. For instance, the Windows 7 Pictures library groups all your separate folders that contain pictures in one convenient place. WinZip allows you to create and open Zip files in these convenient, themed libraries, add files from libraries to a Zip file, and extract to libraries. This makes many activities much easier. For example, you can zip all of your pictures, no matter where they are, by simply selecting the Pictures library.
#Jump Lists: Windows 7 provides easy access to your documents and programs with taskbar icon jump lists. Pin the WinZip 14 icon to your taskbar for quick and easy access to frequently used zip features, recently used Zip files, and your favorite WinZip jobs. WinZip 14 even supports the new taskbar progress meter, which lets you keep an eye on the progress of extensive zip operations right on the taskbar while you work.
# Explorer Preview: With a simple click in Windows 7 Explorer you can activate a preview pane, allowing you to view the contents of certain file types. WinZip 14 adds Zip files to the list of supported files, so you simply select a Zip file in Explorer and the preview pane shows what’s inside your Zip file. See a file in your Zip file that you want to view? Double-click it in the preview pane and your file is extracted and opened. Plus, if you use Outlook 2007, you can now use its preview pane to see the contents of zipped attachments and open files inside an attached Zip file.
# Touch Screens: WinZip 14 fully supports gestures—simple finger movements—on your touch screen PC. Using gestures, you can easily scroll through the contents of your Zip files. And using Windows 7’s new multi-touch (two finger) gestures, you can even pan, zoom, and rotate your images in WinZip Pro's built-in Image Viewer without touching your keyboard or mouse!
# Common Dialogs and Task Dialogs: Many WinZip dialogs, including the New, Open, Add, and Extract dialogs, have been updated to use the Windows 7 style and to provide new filtering and organizational support for finding your files and archives. New task dialogs provide clear and easy-to-follow instructions throughout WinZip 14.
* Security: A key reason why many users purchase WinZip is its powerful, easy-to-use AES encryption. WinZip 14 introduces automatic wiping, which helps you to keep your confidential information confidential. To open an encrypted file, WinZip must create a temporary copy of the file on your disk. This temporary copy is deleted when you close the file, but, before doing so, WinZip 14 “wipes” (or “shreds”) it using the U.S. Department of Defense standard (DoD 5220.22-M). This prevents temporarily extracted copies of encrypted files from being recovered. It is safe and simple and secure.
# Add: In the Add dialog you can use the new Organize and Views features to help you find the files, folders, and libraries you want to add to your Zip file. With a few clicks, you can elect to add only specific types of files, such as documents or spreadsheets. You can create your own custom filter to control which files are added and modify other options for how they are added as well.
# Extract: As in the Add dialog, the Organize and Views features in the Extract dialog allow you to easily navigate and find the libraries or folders to which you want to extract the content of your Zip files. Just pick a folder or library and click Extract; it’s as simple as that. | 2019-04-22T18:22:21 | http://www.oldversion.cn/windows/winzip-14-0-8631-beta | [
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This archery only whitetail habitat in southern Manitoba consists of 6000 acres of private ranch land. Your own cabin on the property will be home base. Preset stands will put you in the right place for the perfect shot. Expect to see 140-155" class deer with the occasional B&C. Within an easy days drive from the midwest USA. Seven (7) day hunt from Sunday to Sunday. $2000 plus license, no meals. $2400 meals included. Waterfowl and upland birds available also to hunt when seasons overlap. Enjoy a midday duck hunt in combination with your deer hunting.
For a big, dark chocolate set of antlers, this land in mid-province has 12,000 acres of private land with access to another 500,000 acres of Crown land. These big bodied whitetails know how to survive the cold climate. This outfitter has been in business since 1962. Blinds are enclosed and heated for your all day comfort. You will stay at a 3,000 square foot lodge with all the comforts of home. There is a strict 130" minimum enforced. Expect bucks in the 140"-160" range with always the potential for that Boone & Crockett class animal. Hunts are five (5) days, Monday-Friday. Hunters may fly in to Saskatoon, rent a car and drive to camp the day before your hunt begins. $4000 includes meals, lodging, transportation back and forth to hunting areas. Licenses extra.
Chase these whitetails with archery gear during September. Big bodied northern bucks will surely get your heart pumping. Seven (7) days, $5225 with all licenses, tags and taxes included. Can add Mule Deer for $500 and Black Bear for $400.
Trophy whitetail hunt with rifle $6275 with all licenses, tags and taxes included.
All Alberta hunts include wolf and coyote at no extra charge.
Trophy archery mule deer in our south camp in mid to late September at $6225 with all licenses, tags and taxes included. Can add Whitetail for $500 and Black Bear for $400.
Trophy rifle hunts for mule deer in our trophy only zone in mid to late November at $7225 with all licenses, tags and taxes included. Can add whiteail for $1000 license and $500 tag.
This horseback hunt out of rustic base camps will consist of glassing timberlines for mature bucks and stalking in close for the perfect shot. We hunt in region H and bucks from 160" to 180" are common to what is being taken. Lottery draw for this area also has good odds of getting your tag. Five (5) day hunt.
1x1 $4500 2x1 $4000 Ask about including Antelope into this hunt for a combination hunt.
Based in southeastern Kansas, this area is well known for big whitetails. Tags are on a lottery system but fairly easy to draw. All hunts for archery, rifle or muzzleloader are six (6) full days of hunting. With over 200 pre-scouted stand locations, transportation to and from hunting areas, help with recovery and field dressing and transport to processor, along with all meals and lodging provided, this hunt provides it all.
Archery hunts at $1900 - $2400.
Call for specific dates and pre-rut versus rut packages.
Hunt the famous Golden Triangle in Pike, Adam and Brown counties. With over 8000 acres of managed big buck properties this is where the big boys roam. Hunts start at $2000 for four days, $2500 five days, and $3100 for five day prime rut archery hunting. Three (3) day shotgun season for $3400. If cooler weather suits you better the late muzzleloader only hunt is $2500. All tags and licenses extra.
Michigan and Ohio hunts available. Cull bucks start at $900. 200" plus whitetails available. Everything in between also. Call for details and pricing. | 2019-04-21T03:14:17 | https://www.huntdroptineoutdoors.com/hunts/whitetails-mule-deer/ | [
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"Ideally, everyone should read What Color Is Your Parachute? in the tenth grade and again every year thereafter."
"Parachute still soars with practical advice. This book is a steady seller, always making the USA Today annual list of top-selling books. No wonder: Parachute is practical and trustworthy. "
"Parachute remains the most complete career guide around... It covers all the ground less ambitious guides do, as well as some the others don't, mostly in the realm of the psyche."
"What Color Is Your Parachute? has been the job-hunting classic for decades ...Bolles always goes beyond the routine, including things like useful Internet sites and how to select a career counselor. It's virtually always the best-selling career book, and with good reason." | 2019-04-23T22:21:21 | https://eparachute.com/about/parachute | [
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Henri Bergson described the attempt to repeat an action as ‘already its virtual decomposition; (which) bears within itself… its own analysis’ (Bergson, Matter and Memory). A musician, then, attempting to play and replay, indefinitely, the same short moment of music, would be subject to the decomposition of that action already contained in that attempt; would be venturing to separate his own ‘general stream' of the experience of playing from the analysis of having played it before and before and before. ‘Does the same sentence repeated very loudly and very softly form one or more statements? (Foucault, The Archaeology of Knowledge). A narrator, attempting to describe and redescribe, indefinitely, the same repeated section of moving image, would be attempting to repeat ‘an unrepeatable event’ and finding the manifestations divergent. ‘The sudden dissolution of historical continuity charges postmodern material with an intense sense of a presence without historical meaning… exposing the empty loop’ (Verwoert, Living with Ghosts). | 2019-04-22T06:49:00 | http://www.katyrichardson.co.uk/tin-reflection-2018.html | [
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It is the policy of the Fort Collins Christian Preschool to admit students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to a student at the school, and to make no discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, ethnic background, or national origin in administration of the educational policies, application for admission, scholarship or loan programs, and extracurricular programs. It is also a policy of the school to observe state laws applicable to education so long as they do not conflict with the beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Enrollment at the Fort Collins Christian Preschool is a privilege, not a right. In order to safeguard the scholastic, spiritual, and moral atmosphere, the school reserves the right to refuse admittance to any student whose presence is deemed detrimental. Further, upon registering, each student will be given a copy of the School Bulletin outlining school policies and procedures. When, in the judgment of the Staff and School Board, the student's connection with the school is no longer profitable to himself, when his influence by his attitude, behavior, or academic achievement is detrimental to others, or when previous attempts to help the student have not brought necessary change, parents will be requested to withdraw the student from school. | 2019-04-22T16:14:42 | https://www.fcchristianschool.com/admission-policy1.html | [
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She likes all kinds of fashion magazines, but especially W--she likes to draw the models in anime style. These W models use many more facial expressions than other fashion mags.
Maybe my memory is foggy, but I remember this being a more interesting, artistic, edgy publication. The two issues I've received so far had very lazy content, almost like some people just slapped together content to populate the required sections. I wouldn't say anything really inspired me or stood out as a unique editorial voice. The photography is very good though, but it doesn't make up for the other 90% of pages. Paper quality has also been cheapened, it reminds me of the indie skateboard mags I used to read, but not in a good way. It makes me upset to see something that used to inspire me just turn into another generic american magazine. But maybe it's just evolution, maybe it's time for the newer hungrier publications to have their turn?
Great high fashion magazine, and you will get a huge discount getting a subscription from here, as each invidividual copy costs b/t $10 & $12 a piece.
If you're a fan of fashion or know someone who is -- then this would be the only go-to guide ever needed.
Exactly what I was looking for. Very happy customer, indeed.
Too much advertisement ! Not so much things to read.
I will cancel my subscription.
1.0 out of 5 starsI'm a guy and I dont know how I got this magazine.
Fancy haute couture dresses... if you into that sort of thing, lol.
I was looking for general articles similar to what I termed the "real" Women's Wear Daily" and they were no where to be found. I am in a relative business and perhaps they are just trying too hard.
I got a good deal $5. The magazine is very fashion forward. I dont care about articles on socialites. Who cares! I like the fashion, popular culture, art, etc. Don't care about celebrity info. it is not that much celebrity info or news about them in this magazine. | 2019-04-21T18:12:51 | https://amzn.com/reviews/B005QAZKWC?tag=tr028f-20 | [
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The Academy of Martial Arts & Fitness competitors did well at the Be First tournament in Victoria.
The Academy of Martial Arts & Fitness is enjoying a highly successful 2016, with 11 medals, one championship belt and two first-time amateur MMA fights in the first three months.
Jordan Salamon started things rolling Jan. 30 with an amazing display of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the San Jose Open in California. He secured silver in heavyweight masters 1 division and gold in open weight masters 1, both at the blue belt level.
Next up was the CBJJ Provincial Championships, where Cullen Kendall tenaciously took third in the adult lightweight white belt division, notoriously one of the biggest divisions in local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.
Jordan Salamon and Mike Pighin also competed in this tourney, however they didn’t get the results they were looking for podium wise.
Ali Cranmer had a tough first outing in her first amateur MMA fight in the Battelfield Fight League cage. Despite battling flu, she did her best and gave her opponent lots of trouble in the first round, winning it by having some good stand up exchanges and taking her back in the final 30 seconds of the round. Unfortunately, her cardio gave out and her opponent kept pressing the action, getting the TKO stoppage at the end of the second round.
Next up was Mark Fabris. “Mark got clipped in the first exchange, but managed to secure an amazing takedown, slamming his opponent onto the mat,” Fraser said.
“The rest of the round was a grappling clinic by Mark, solidly winning round one. Mark’s opponent regrouped between rounds and came out with solid wrestling, stopping Mark’s takedown attempts. As the round wore on, Mark took a couple of shots that made the referee step in and stop the fight.
On to the main event of the night… Chris “Bukwas” Anderson vs. BFL welterweight champ Curtis Harriot. “Right away Chris lands a clean right hand that stuns the champ, from that point on it was Chris’ fight,” Fraser said.
“Curtis did get a takedown early in the first round, however, Chris used his half guard sweep and started attacking the legs of the champ looking for a knee bar and heel hook. Curtis scrambled back to his feet.
“Chris was relentless with his attack, almost getting the stoppage late in the round. Curtis was saved by the bell. Chris stepped on the gas pedal in round two, sensing that Curtis was broken,” Fraser said.
On April 2 The Academy team was in Victoria for the “Be First” tournament.
Ashlee Jarvis was first up in the women’s advanced kickboxing division where she won all three rounds to claim victory. In the advanced No-Gi division she outclassed the other three competitors to again take first place – “Double gold for Smashly!” Fraser said.
Scott Erikson was next up in the juvenile kickboxing division. Despite suffering a bloody nose in his first match he went on to win silver.
Jared Clance was up next in the open weight Gi division where he placed second. “This being only his second competition, he gassed quickly and continued to compete despite being exhausted.
“Going into his heavyweight division he had another five Jiu-Jitsu matches to go after the three he had in the open class,” said Fraser.
Andrew Buckland made quick work of the open No Gi advanced division, taking gold with submissions in all three of his matches.
Craig K. closed out the day with second in the heavyweight white belt Gi division.
“If you are looking for a place to have fun, get in shape and learn some new skills, The Academy of Martial Arts & Fitness is the place for you,” Fraser said. | 2019-04-22T21:00:08 | https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/sports/academy-students-prove-to-be-quick-learners/ | [
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A Teacher without a Class: Currently. . . and other blogging news!
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I received my first nomination!!!
I am tweaking the rules a bit--but isn't that what teacher's do, they tweak thing to make it fit their teaching style! I am tweaking it to fit my blogging style!
First, I want to thank Mrs. D for nominating me! She has a great blog with all sorts of tips! I especially enjoyed her post on Tagxedo! Her tutorial is well-written and helpful! So thank your for the nomination!
Now for the rules of the giveaway!
1. Thank the blogger who nominated you. Thank you Miss D!!!!
2. Include a link to their site. You can click on her button!!!
3. Include the award image in your post. Done!!!
6. When nominated, include a link to their site.
1. I can touch my nose with my tongue--cool!
2. I graduated with my undergraduate degree in Humanities, then taught computer classes in college! When people asked me, "What are you going to do with your degree?" I wished I had told them, I am going to teach computer classes. I now have a Masters in Teaching--and love working with children.
3. I lived in Belgium for 16 months, and learned to speak Flemish. I can still order Frites (fries) in Flemish and loved living there! They have the best fries and chocolate in the world!
4. I can parallel park on both sides of the street.
5. My favorite big cities are Antwerp, Paris, London, New York City, and Chicago.
She was one of my earliest followers! She teaches gifted kindergarten, and she inspired me to read The Wizard of OZ. I love her blog and her thoughts!
She has a great blog as well--and she is currently hosting an awesome giveaway for a Hollywood Packet!
She is has a great freebie from her TPT store!
You may have noticed--I am getting really close to 100 followers. If anyone would like to donate items for the giveaway, just email me at: ateacherwithoutaclass@gmail.com.
Yahoo! This is my first Currently Linky too! I used to play Suzuki Violin. I wasn't very good at it, but I had fun!
Hope you get a classroom soon!
Thanks for stopping my blog and becoming a follower. I am now a follower of yours.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a sweet comment! Congrats on your blogging award. That is so exciting! I am your newest follower.
Thanks for visiting my blog this morning :o) I hope our rain heads your way soon!! | 2019-04-25T22:43:55 | http://www.ateacherwithoutaclass.com/2012/08/currently-and-winner-is-i-nominate-you.html | [
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"In the Context, New Art Gallery in Nowy Sącz", Contemporary Art Gallery "On the Amber Trail", Świat Architektury, July 2011, pp. 96-100.
"Extension of the Centre of Culture Falcon in Nowy Sącz", author: Tomasz Malkowski, Architektura, March 2011, pp. 46-55.
"Auf Abstand: Besucherzentrum der Gedenkstatte Und des Museums Auschwitz-Birkenau", Bauwelt, 11 February 2011, pp. 8-9. "One Design Gallery: The New Theatre", author: Michał Duda, Architektura i Biznes, Series Meetings, February 2011, pp. 22-23.
"The Podkarpacie Philharmonic Hall in Rzeszów", Świat Architektury, March 2011, pp. 16-27.
"Music in Good Setting" The Podkarpacie Philharmonic Hall in Rzeszów, Świat Architektury, April 2011, pp. 94-95.
"The SARP Chooses the Best" The National Museum of the Region of Przemyśl, Architektura Murator Inforum, February 2010, pp. 22-23.
"The Stronghold of Przemyśl" The National Museum of the Region of Przemyśl, The Multicultural Centre of Culture and Art, Architektura i Biznes, April 2010, pp. 62-29.
"In the Shadow of Shoah" The Visitor Centre at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, Architektura i Biznes, December 2010, pp. 18-21.
"The Theatre Opens the Windows and the Doors",Rzeczpospolita, 1 December 2009, p. A22.
"The Capitol Theatre in Wrocław" , Architektura, 08/2009, pp. 38-39.
"With a Container into the Heart of Old Mokotów", Gazeta Wyborcza, 8 April 2009, p. 7.
"Dot the "i" " , Elle Decoration, 6/2009, pp. 126-127.
"The Museum of the Region of Przemyśl", Architektura, 10/2008, pp. 56-63.
"The Theatre behind the Glass", Dziennik Polski, 22 November 2006, p. 4.
"SARP competition for an architectural concept of the seat of the National Museum of the Region of Przemyśl", Architektura, 10/2002, pp. 17-21.
"The Capitol Musical Theatre in Wrocław", Archivolta, 3/2006, pp. 24-30.
"Museum – Multicultural Centre of History and Art in Przemyśl", Archivolta, 3/2005, pp. 26-32. | 2019-04-22T11:01:02 | http://www.kozien.pl/en/publications/ | [
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Delighted to recently present the proceeds from our annual Christmas walk of €1,800 to the Louise Lynch Fund and €1,800 to the Ian O’Connell Trust. HUGE THANKS again to everyone who generously donated on the day.
Front row: James Looney (Chairman) presenting the cheque to Seamus Lynch on behalf of the Louise Lynch fund, Ian O’Connell receiving the cheque from Padraig Buckley (KVC&V).
The annual Classic Car Show hosted by Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage takes place on Sunday the 22nd July at the beautiful surroundings of Killarney Racecourse. A fantastic day out for all the family, so why not bring along your classic or vintage car to the Show.
Reens Peugot Garage Rathmore will have a huge display of Peugot cars on display and this year we will be joined by Killarney Vintage Flea Market who will have vintage clothes, bric a brac, collectibles, craft, art, handmade baking, vinyl, potted plants, crochet, live music along with a children’s fun zone.
All Welcome. Admission €5 per adult – kids free. Show starts at 11am – All exhibiting vehicles to be in place before 11am. Any queries to James 087-2579794 or 087-3381842.
Anyone interested in competing should download a copy of the ITPC farm class rules from the link below and note that the adoption of the European hitch height of 500mm is measured from the ground & the maximum distance forward for front weights of 1100mm is measured from the front grill of the tractor.
Go to http://www.tractorpulling.net for full ITPC details.
THE South Kerry Ploughing Championships and Harvest Show, a hugely popular charity event that turns back the clock and looks to the future on the same day, will take place on Sunday, September 3.
Organised by KillarneyValley Classic and Vintage and now in its fourth year, the day-long event will take place on Fleming’s Farm at Grenagh, Fossa, Killarney.
This year’s show was officially launched at a reception in the Innisfallen Hotel at the weekend by Kerry County Council Chief Executive Moira Murrell and teenage entrepreneur Jack Nagle, a prizewinner at the Young Scientists exhibition with his invention of a safety lock for tractors that engages the handbrake automatically.
Also in attendance were Mayor of Kerry, Cllr John Sheahan and Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Niall Kelleher.
Speaking at the launch, Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Chairman, Tom Leslie, said since it was started in 2014, the event has generated tens of thousands of euro for local charities and, at this stage, the club has contributed close on €100,000 to worthy causes.
This year’s beneficiaries will be the Kerry branch of the Irish Kidney Association, Down Syndrome Kerry, the Irish Pilgrimage Trust and the Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus.
“A massive attraction this year is that the event will incorporate the National Rally of the Irish Vintage Society, showcasing Ireland’s great heritage, and this year’s show will also feature a round of the Irish Tractor Pulling Championships which is always a great spectacle,” Tom said.
The latter involves heavily modified tractors pulling massive weights along a pre-determined track and it is billed as the most powerful motor sport in the world.
The big day will feature numerous trade stands, traditional and modern method ploughing demonstrations, sheep shearing competitions, harvesting demos, machinery showcases and traditional farm practice exhibitions.
Two fun zones and a popular maze in the maize will be on site to keep children amused and novelty sideshow events will include an all-breed dog show, baking competitions and live music to create a real party atmosphere.
A major trade stand marquee will be located on the grounds with competitively priced exhibition space available to local businesses, community groups and clubs who might wish to get their message across to thousands of visitors. For information on exhibition space availability contact event secretary Ann Marie O’Sullivan on 087-9726200 or email southkerryploughing@gmail.com.
A major traffic management plan will be enforced in Killarney on the day while the South Kerry Ploughing Championships and Harvest Show will take place on 60 acres of land owned by the Fleming family.
Everyone is invited to the launch of the South Kerry Ploughing this Saturday (29/07/2017) at 6.30pm in the Innisfallen Hotel, Fossa.
Even if you are not a member, please come along to this great event!
Membership to the club is only €10 if you wish to join on the night.
Come along to the South Kerry Ploughing Championships & Harvest Show on Sunday the 3rd September for a great family day out with over 150 trade stands & exhibitors, Classic & Vintage car show, food tents & stalls, family funfair & kids amusements.
There will be two fashion shows on the day and a cooking demo by Kenmare Food Blogger, Karen Coakley in the Events Marquee, Radio Kerry will be broadcasting live from 11-2, along with dog competitions, children’s baking competitions (u11 & u14 years), Adult Christmas Baking Competition, a baby bonny competition & much much more – all in aid of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust, Kerry Branch of the Irish Kidney Association, the Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus & Down Syndrome Kerry.
Gates open at 11am – Admission €10 for adults & €5 for OAP’s & €5 for students over 14 years – Under 14’s are free. | 2019-04-25T06:36:42 | http://www.killarneyvintage.com/news/ | [
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"Most music magazines could learn a thing or two from Guitar World. It’s become an example of how publications should treat their readers, with writing that calls attention to its subjects, not itself; photography that truly engages; and design that routinely raises the bar for the rest of the genre. It’s no wonder guitar heroes can’t wait to be featured in the magazine and, on occasion, even write instructional columns." | 2019-04-24T04:01:40 | http://www.drewkerrpress.com/2007/10/music-press-reports-fantastic-q-with.html | [
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For most metros, a steadily growing passenger demand and revenue is important for future sustainability. This 2014 Nova case study captured good practice initiatives that members have implemented in their metros to increase the revenue they receive. This study also looked at how the regulatory and political environment affects a metro’s ability to implement these strategies and what methods were being used to measure and forecast demand.
Several of the factors that influence metro demand and revenue are to some extent within a metro’s influence, such as the quality of service, the provision of amenities within stations, and price. However, external factors tend to have the largest impact on demand and there is little metros can do to influence these, at least in the short to medium term.
Members stated that fares policy, service frequency and capacity, infrastructure enhancements, and integration with other transport had the greatest impact on their demand and revenue. Yet, they also appear to be the factors that metro operators have the least control over. We argue that in the longer term, these factors can be strongly influenced by metros but clear and proactive engagement with all city actors such as the Transport Authority or Government is required.
Good practice metros undertake a detailed analysis of their market segments to understand both existing and potential customers. Separating out different customer segments and journey stages may enable operators to exploit previously un-tapped or poorly captured markets. Metro operators should conduct proper advance business case analysis to understand the overall expected revenue impacts and associated costs of proposed demand growth initiatives. Even if forecasting or modelling demand and revenue is done by the transport authority, metros can always benefit from having their own models. This enables metros to make a stronger case to the transport authority about the effects of a particular action.
Integrated ticketing platforms and joint promotion that attracts alternative markets. | 2019-04-26T12:47:57 | https://cometandnova.org/research-initiatives-for-increasing-primary-revenue-from-passengers/ | [
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Better than new & move-in ready! Upgrades & custom amenities galore! The Hill Country inspired home sits on an oversized corner lot. The open concept floorplan is perfect for family gatherings. Home boasts an impressive chef's kitchen with large granite top island, quartz counters, SS appliances, gas cooktop and custom cabinetry. The study, master & guest suite on the first floor, 3 BR & game room up. Master retreat has a sitting area, spa-like bath with dual vanities, walk-in shower, freestanding soaking tub and walk-in closet. The backyard is large enough for an added pool. Relax on the extended covered patio which has a gas drop perfect for an outdoor kitchen. House is still under warranty.
This listing 4211 Whispering Willow Way, Arlington, TX 76005 is a residential listing with 4 full baths, 5 bedrooms and approximately 3,145 square feet on a lot of 11,326 sqft (or 0.26 acres). 4211 Whispering Willow Way was built in 2017. 4211 Whispering Willow Way is located in Arlington and in ZIP Code 76005. It has been listed on our site since 2019-03-01 14:41:33. | 2019-04-21T14:25:48 | https://eddlemangroup.ebby.com/property/352451162/4211-whispering-willow-way-arlington-tx-76005/ | [
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The over 5,000 sq. ft. clubhouse building offers something for everyone at every age. Our fitness center includes equipment for all of your needs or wants. After a good workout, step into the 18’ x 36’ heated, indoor pool for a few laps or just for the fun of it. The eight-person hot tub is a favorite for most with the comfortable 100º water and powerful jets to massage your worries away. The game room includes air hockey and foosball for some fun competition.
Come soak up the warm summer sun on our spacious sun deck over looking the lake with the gentle sound of the fountain to relax to. If the sun gets too hot, you are only twelve steps from the pool. Play a game of basketball or get together a team for wiffle ball. Some even have just as much fun watching! Umbrella tables, a picnic table, and park bench offer comfort for some shady relaxation for when you are tired of resting! | 2019-04-19T18:56:49 | http://dbrosrentals.com/clubhouse.html | [
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PicMonkey is one of the hottest editing and movies making sites Today, which makes it an ideal choice for inexperienced photographers and aspiring photograph editors. So let’s have a peek at what this online tool for picture editing has to offer.
If you find yourself in need of a more powerful and easy to use tool that Will permit you to generate social media posts immediately then you should look at utilizing PicMonkey. Here are the things you should take into account before you make this online picture editor, your go-to alternative.
Pros: You really Don’t need to become a photo-editing magician so as to be able to produce magical images using this online tool. The PicMonkey’s record of qualities you can use to edit your photographs is very long, which basically means that you can do virtually whatever you want with photographs you’d like to edit. Besides impressive photo editing choices, PicMonkey also provides a solid amount of graphic design tools that can help you through the process of building a banner for your website or creating a Facebook cover photo your buddies are going to adore.
Cons: Those of you Who were hoping that you are able to edit pictures of all sizes will receive a bit disappointed because PicMonkey has an image size limit. You can select from three distinct alternatives, but no choice will allow you to upload images larger than 16MP and if you upload a photo that is larger than this the system will automatically resize it to 4000X4000 pixels.
Although you can use this photo editor to edit photographs or make collages For free, PicMonkey won’t permit you to save, export or discuss the pictures you’ve edited unless you set up an account, for which you have to pay a yearly or monthly fee.
Most online picture editors provide ways to create goofy photos but at The same time they lack traditional photo editing tools that are commonly utilized to enhance photographs. PicMonkey manages to find the appropriate balance between themes that enable you to recreate the visual look of comic books in your photos and blur options that may be employed to create the artistic feel on the pictures you edit. Furthermore, the Focal B&W tool enables you to decide which portion of the photo you would like to desaturate and then region of the picture should retain color.
This online photo editor offers tens of thousands of overlays, ranging from Zig-zag traces to butterflies, birds, and flowers. Each of these overlays can help you in creating photographs that will attract a good deal of focus on social networking.
PicMonkey is well-equipped with tools that enable you to edit your Selfies and the other portrait photographs to perfection. Features like Blemish Fix, Wrinkle Remover, Lip Tint, Mascara or Weight Loss allow you to have complete creative control over how the mouth, skin, eyes or amounts of people depicted in your photographs are going to look like.
There Are Numerous pricing options available to those who Choose to use PicMonkey on a constant basis. The Premium option can costs $7,99 per month or $5,99 per month, billed yearly at $71,88. The fee for Superpremium pricing strategy prices $107, 88 annually, however the number of alternatives you will unlock will probably leave you wondering if you’re better off buying a desktop software such as Fotophire for a considerably lower amount of money.
The PicMonkey’s interface is well-organized, so even if you never used a Photo editing software before you should not have too much difficulty learning your way around this online photo editor. Basic photo editing attributes such as Cropping or Rotating images may be available from the editor’s toolbar that provides options like Basic Edits, Effects or Frames, among others. PicMonkey enables you to upload images from the computer, Facebook, OneDrive, Flickr or Dropbox. Additionally, Premium account owners are able to store around fifty images in the editor’s Hub, whereas the Superpremium accounts owners have boundless Hub storage.
Available on the AppStore and Google Play, the PicMonkey cellphone program comes With useful features that allows users to edit photos and do a couple of touch ups on their selfies before posting on social media. It’s basically a photo editor you can use on the go.
Some of the features contained in the mobile software are decal Overlays, a draw feature, text and layerable effects. Additionally, the program connects to the Hub storage so transferring and saving your work from your mobile device to your desktop and vice versa is possible.
Over 20 photo collage designs are also available for free. And, if You really do not like the designs they have in their collection, you can make your own customized collage design as well. In addition, you don’t need to register an account to create your collage.
The Hub Is Basically a feature that allows you to save all your Creations in one handy site. It’s ideal for those difficult, time-consuming editing tasks you can’t possibly finish in one session. At this time, you can break down your project into many sessions and also you won’t have to worry about losing your progress.
PicMonkey includes two Premium packages available; equally are charged either Monthly or yearly. The Premium package, worth $7.99 a month or $47.88 when charged annually, is a significant update to the free version of the software in regards to functionality and features.
Picking the best strategy is ultimately your choice. It Is Dependent upon how Frequently you edit your photos, how broad your editing jobs are and whether you actually have a demand for those innovative capabilities. | 2019-04-25T04:35:33 | https://whatareyouupto.org/picmonkey-on-iphone-picmonkey-review-2019/ | [
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Did you know that an interesting alternative to the racetrack in Baden-Baden/Iffezheim (Germany) exists in Alsace? You can watch exciting horse races in the small town Hoerdt as well.
The racetrack (hippodrome) of Hoerdt, only a few kilometres away from Strasbourg, is one of the most visited in France. Since 1970, fans of equestrian sports watch high-quality horse races and bet for their favorites.
The entrance fee for adults only costs €5, for children and teens up to 18 years, the entrance is even free.
A big, free car parking is just next to the racetrack. You reach it for example via the A35 in direction Strasbourg, exit Hoerdt.
Would you like to visit France and watch the horse races in Strasbourg-Hoerdt? We recommend you the following hotels and accomodations if you would like to stay for the night or if you would like to stay in Alsace for several days.
Before the race: Which horse is the most impressive?
Bet on the winner of the horse race.
The horse has to be the first, second or third. If there are less than eight horses, it has to be the first or the second to arrive at the finishing line.
The correct order of the first and the second horses arriving at the finishing line has to be predicted.
The first three horses have to be predicted in the correct order.
The first four horses have to be predicted in the correct order.
Bet on two horses that have to be the first, the second or the third in any order.
The first horses of the last three horse races of the day have to be predicted.
The first horses of the six races of the day have to be predicted.
The horse should be the first or the second.
The horse should be the first, the second or the third. Those bet forms can be combined, for example as WinPlace.
The winners of three successive horse races have to be predicted.
The winners of four successive horse races have to be predicted.
The winners of five successive horse races have to be predicted.
The winners of six successive horse races have to be predicted.
Horse racing in France/Strasbourg-Hoerdt: Endless fascination!
In France, about 16,400 horse races are organized every year on 2,450 racetracks. 56,000 of the 215,000 horses coming from the ten European countries participating in horse races come from France. Did you know that France has more horse racetracks than all other European countries together? The Franch state and the equestrian sports organizations earn more than one billion euros every year. Exclusively the bet turnover is over 6 billion euros every year. The horse race organizations are organized in 10 regional alliances, for example the Eastern Federation (Fédération de l'Est).
In this alliance, eight horse race societes are organized. They organize 74 horse races with 70,000 spectators annually. Three racetracks playing an important role in France belong to this alliance: Nancy, Vittel and Strasbourg.
In Alsace, there are two horse race societies: Wissenbourg and Strasbourg. Exclusively in Alsace, there are 19 events with about 150 horse races every year. Traditionally, spectators go watching the horse races in Wissembourg on Whitsun Monday. However, the racetrack in Strasbourg-Hoerdt is the most visited in eastern France. There are about 16 race events every year and the Société des Courses de Strasbourg is one of the most important in France.
From 1924 to 1939, the horse racetrack of Strasbourg was located nearby the Rhine Bridge where we find today a centre for water sports. Already in 1960, a new racetrack should be constructed near Obernai, but in 1967, they decided to build it in Hoerdt. The construction began in 1969 and on September 6th in 1970, the new racetrack of Strasbourg-Hoerdt was inaugurated. In 1976, the stand was modernized and in 1990, the Société de Courses de Strasbourg celebrated its 20th anniversary with a visitor record. Today, the racetrack in Strasbourg-Hoerdt is an international meeting point for gallopp races and obstacle races. The races take place between March and June and between September and November. Prize moneys of about 1.3 million euros are given every year.
Hoerdt is about 10km in the North of Strasbourg and about 20km in the South of Haguenau. It is located near the motorway A4 (direction Paris) and the motorway A35 (direction Lauterburg and Germany). The access to the racetrack is very easy. | 2019-04-20T01:06:36 | http://www.strassburg.eu/en/horse-racing-strasbourg-hoerdt | [
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The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the need for the Second Amendment is “most acute” in the home, where “self, family and property” must be protected.
But now Maryland gun regulators are insisting that anyone who wants to defend his home with a firearm must have a month of special training.
A group called Maryland Shall Issue Inc. has filed a lawsuit contending the training requirement violates the Second Amendment.
His groups are part of a coalition that has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the case. The coalition also includes the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association, International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership.
The brief points out a 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals precedent establishes a two-part test. The first is whether the restriction burdens the founding-era scope of the right to keep and bear arms.
Part two is the appropriate level of heightened scrutiny.
The Maryland training requirement doesn’t pass the first test, the brief contends.
If the goal is to reduce accidents, that’s already in the works, they point out.
But Maryland is requiring “law-abiding citizens” to “spend over a month complying with the various requirements of the state’s licensing scheme” before they have permission for a handgun in their home.
The brief compares the state’s requirement for multiple training classes and experiences to what it requires of those who want to drive.
By the way, the brief points out, driving vehicles results in 80 times more accidental deaths per year than do firearms.
In addition, experience has shown that waiting a month to obtain a firearm can put a person’s life at risk. | 2019-04-26T02:01:00 | http://fourwinds10.com/siterun_data/government/us_constitution/gun_control/guns/news.php?q=1539184422 | [
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You can contact us in a number of ways. Fill in the relevant enquiry form, find the AIB phone number you need or ask us to call you back.
Please note that AIB NEVER requests any login or personal details via email.
and then immediately delete the email. DO NOT click on any links in the email.
Manager in your account holding Branch. | 2019-04-23T02:16:35 | https://business.aib.ie/contactus/contact-us | [
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- ‘In 2065 the mudflats might not exist anymore’ reports the NRC (Dutch). A new report from the research institute Deltares shows that sea level rise might be a lot quicker than previously predicted. The new insights show large effects on the mudflats near the Waddeneilanden, the lifespan of the delta works, and salinization in the north of the Netherlands. This means that the Netherlands needs to think about how it can adjust its water policy accordingly.
- The Guardian also reports on new research. According to the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), the ‘EU must end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030 to meet climate targets … if the auto sector is to play its part in holding global warming to the Paris agreement’s 1.5C goal’. By doing so, we would buy ourselves around 10 extra years to implement the fundamental transformations necessary to deal with climate change, thinks the DLR’s director.
- The Dutch ‘Rijkswaterstaat starts a test with a solar panel road as emergency lane’ - Solarmagazine (Dutch). BAM Infra and Wattway developed a special synthetic resin and polymer layer that contains solar panels and can be glued onto the asphalt, barely damaging the road. A test strip has already been placed on a smaller provincial road earlier this year, but now a larger test has started on the A2, one of the major Dutch highways.
- Did you know that 60% of our clothes are made out of synthetic fibers? These fibers are all forms of plastic. Estimates vary, but up to hundreds of thousands of fibers, which are essentially microplastics, could enter the water supply from just one single wash. In ‘More than ever, our clothes are made of plastic. Just washing them can pollute the oceans’ Vox dives into this subject. Some of the solutions? Washing less, using fibers that are less harmful for the environment, designing fabrics that shed less, and building filters into washing machines.
- An uplifting longread from De Correspondent (Dutch, also available as podcast): ‘Read or listen: Your choices are a powerful weapon in the climate crisis (because you are not alone)’. The article gives inspiring examples of individuals whose actions started whole movements, such as Roger Cox (who sued the Dutch government together with Urgenda) and a small group of students from the university of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania (who unchained the global FossilFree movement). These are the well known cases. But most important thing to remember? That all over the world, countless of citizens are making small steps to become more sustainable. And that gives hope, because together all these millions of seemingly insignificant actions become enormously impactful. | 2019-04-26T12:54:06 | https://www.sungevity.nl/blog/inspiratie/sungevitys-klimaatnieuws-week-39 | [
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The APHA may recognize and award credits in any approved event or class that is put on by a recognized association, organization or affiliate, has a representative who agrees to keep records, and will sign a verification form. (EXCEPTION: Credits from other breed registries or breed associations that award national points will not count.) All clubs/organizations must agree to keep record of all exhibitor placings for at least one year from the event date. The APHA reserves the right to request copies of official results during any time in the calendar year. NOTE: The APHA will have final approval of all association and/or events.
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Some years back, I asked you about the symbols displayed on the Monado in Xenoblade Chronicles. Well, in Xenoblade Chronicles X, there’s a side-quest involving a “Nopon Sword of Legendariness” that’s obviously a goof on the Monado, complete with symbol. Is this one also Japanese? If so: wossit mean?
First, in case you missed it, here is where I looked at the meanings of the different Monado symbols in the first Xenoblade game.
This one’s pretty simple – the symbol appears to be a ポ (seen in reverse in the image above), which is “po”. I assume it’s the “po” in Nopon.
There’s probably not much more to it than that, but I thought I’d share it here as a simple little article for fellow Xenoblade fans!
On a separate note, updates have been a bit sparse lately, but fret not! I’ve been working on some posts for recent in-depth reader questions, so look forward to those in the near future!
If you found this article interesting or helpful and know any fellow Xeno fans, let them know about it. Thanks!
There is a manga with that symbol in the title, and it’s written as “bo” instead of “po” in the English version. Is the difference due to a different choice of romanisation system?
The difference is in the little mark at the corner. ボ is bo and ポ is po.
Wait,in Xenoblade Chronicles,when a species symbol appears on the Monado, that means the Monado can kill that specific species. | 2019-04-19T14:56:12 | https://legendsoflocalization.com/whats-written-on-this-nopon-monado-in-xenoblade-x/ | [
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The Minnesota Historical Society has given a $7,000 emergency grant to help with recovery of artifacts after fire destroyed the Isanti Historical Society in Cambridge.
The July 8 fire has been ruled an arson. Although many historical documents and collections were lost, a team from the county and state historical societies, along with volunteers, did salvage some materials, including 75 cubic feet of paper research collections. The surviving collection includes maps, oversize photographs, plat books, aerial photographs, quad maps, vital-record index cards and vertical subject files.
State officials said the $7,000 grant is from a State Grants in Aid program administered by the Minnesota Historical Society, and was available in the emergency, even though the Historical Society is closed because of the state shutdown.
The money will be used to help to restore, re-catalog, store and care for surviving archives and artifacts. The majority of salvaged books, documents, photos and artifacts were damaged by water necessary to contain the fire. These items will be freeze dried and stored appropriately so that they can be preserved and accessed by the public. | 2019-04-20T06:15:16 | https://www.minnpost.com/political-agenda/2011/07/grant-will-help-recovery-artifacts-after-fire-destroys-isanti-historical-so/ | [
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This summer, you and your dog probably enjoyed countless hours playing fetch outside and soaking up the sun. The leaves may be changing now, but that doesn’t mean the end of outdoor fun for the year. Fall is a wonderful time for you and your dog to get out of the house and enjoy the crisp, cool season.
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Browse Your Local Farmer’s Market – Spend a leisurely weekend strolling your local farmer’s market or fall harvest festival. You can walk your dog as you spy and try delicious seasonal produce, like apples, squash, beets and cranberries. Some stands may offer treats for your dog, or you can bring your own pocketful of fall-friendly GREENIES™ Pumpkin Spice FlavorTreats to keep your dog smiling. People love meeting new dog friends, so make sure your pet is comfortable in crowds and okay with strangers coming up to say hello, and always keep him on a leash in crowded areas. | 2019-04-19T14:22:34 | https://www.greenies.com/articles/4-ways-for-you-and-your-pup-to-fall-in-love-with-fall | [
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This recipe comes from the book called SugarDetoxMe (check the review at the end) and it’s one of those healthy dinners which are easy and quick to make. I love having fish once or twice a week but I always tend to make it in the same way (check this baked salmon dinner recipe) so it’s always nice to try something different.
I’ve made this baked sole dinner several times so far and I love it. The sole fillets don’t take a long time to cook – only 15 minutes in the oven which is quicker than salmon fillets. If you have time you could marinate the fish for 20-30 minutes but I skip this step to save time. The fish is served with vegetables which also cook very quickly – peas, asparagus and courgette.
This dinner on its own might leave you feeling a little bit hungry so I suggest you have it with a side dish such as brown rice, quinoa or baked sweet potato fries. I know this could increase the time of cooking and food preparation so alternatively, you could buy one of those pouches with ready-made brown rice such as the one from Uncle Ben’s.
So now over to the recipe..
Sole is a most agreeable fish, because its luscious white flesh is so mild; even my non–fish loving friends will wolf down lemony sole. It’s also a particularly thin fish, so it cooks in no time at all, and it takes on the flavor of whatever you dress it up with—in this case, a little lemon and lemon zest, which go a long way.
Zest the lemon and set aside the zest.
Place the sole fillets in a glass baking dish. Rub the fillets with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Cut the lemon in round slices and place them on top of the fillets. If you have the time, let the fish marinate in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes. Otherwise, place it in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes or until the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Add the shallot and sauté it for 2 minutes or until translucent. Add the peas, asparagus, and zucchini to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes or until they are tender. Remove the veggies from the heat and plate them.
Remove the fillets from the oven. Plate them, and season with fresh thyme, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the lemon zest (reserve the remaining zest for another use).
In the SugarDetoxMe book you will find plenty more of healthy recipes like this one and many of them are really quick to prepare. Most of the recipes are vegetarian and there are only a few meat dishes in the book as the author believes that meat should only represent around 5 percent of your diet.
I’ve tried quite a few recipes from the book so far and I also loved ‘Roasted Balsamic Portobello with Greens and Avocado’ and ‘Minty Pea Soup’. I cannot wait to try other soups such as ‘Smoky Tomato Soup with Kale’ and ‘Parsnip-Potato Puree Soup’.
If you want to kick your sugar addiction this book is very useful to have – the book actually starts with Sugar detox guide with lots of tips and advice on how to get started on your sugar-free journey.
There are 100+ recipes in the book which will help you curb cravings and get back on track with your health. The book contains a variety of soup recipes, salads and egg dishes. If you love eggs this book is definitely for you as there are so many healthy egg recipes in there you won’t be bored (maybe a few too many egg recipes, if you ask me).
All in all, SugarDetoxMe is a great book to have, not only if you are trying to cut back on sugar, but also if you need some healthy eating inspiration.
SugarDetoxMe is available to buy from The GMC Group for £19.99. | 2019-04-19T14:48:44 | https://www.behealthynow.co.uk/healthy-meals/baked-lemon-thyme-sole-with-zucchini-asparagus-and-pea-salad/ | [
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The Respondent is Customer Id 6630958, NA, Ma Ying Jo of Shanghai, China and/or PrivacyProtect.org of Nobby Beach, Australia.
The disputed domain name <buyvaliumonlinenow.com> is registered with RegisterMatrix.com Corp.
The Complaint was filed with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (the “Center”) on November 1, 2011. On November 1, 2011, the Center transmitted by email to RegisterMatrix.com Corp (the “Registrar”) a request for registrar verification in connection with the disputed domain name. On November 6, 2011, the Registrar transmitted by email to the Center its verification response disclosing registrant and contact information for the disputed domain name which differed from the named Respondent and contact information in the Complaint. The Center sent an email communication to the Complainant on November 10, 2011 providing the registrant and contact information disclosed by the Registrar, and inviting the Complainant to submit an amendment to the Complaint. The Complainant filed an amendment to the Complaint on November 11, 2011.
In accordance with the Rules, paragraphs 2(a) and 4(a), the Center formally notified the Respondent of the Complaint, and the proceedings commenced on November 14, 2011. In accordance with the Rules, paragraph 5(a), the due date for Response was December 4, 2011. The Respondent did not submit any response. Accordingly, the Center notified the Respondent’s default on December 13, 2011.
4.4 The disputed domain name was registered on October 24, 2011.
5.1 The Complainant contends that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant’s VALIUM trademark. The disputed domain name comprises of the Complainant’s VALIUM trademark in its entirety and the descriptive words “buy”, “online” and “now” and does not sufficiently distinguish the disputed domain name from the VALIUM trademark.
(c) the Respondent is not using the disputed domain name (or a name corresponding to the disputed domain name) in connection with a bona fide offering of goods or services as it resolves to a search engine comprising sponsored links.
(d) the Respondent is not making a legitimate noncommercial or fair use of the disputed domain name as the Respondent seeks to trade on the fame of the VALIUM trademark for commercial gain and profit.
(a) the Respondent had knowledge of the Complainant’s VALIUM trademark when it registered the disputed domain name on October 24, 2011.
(c) the disputed domain name resolves to a website that promotes and/or offers products and services of third parties which allow click-through commissions from the diversion of Internet users.
The disputed domain name comprises the VALIUM trademark in its entirety with the additional descriptive words “buy”, “online” and “now”. When the VALIUM trademark is combined with the additional descriptive words, it suggests that the VALIUM drugs manufactured by the Complainant can be immediately purchased through the Internet.
As such, the distinctive feature of the disputed domain name remains the VALIUM trademark and the additional descriptive words do not distinguish the disputed domain name from the VALIUM trademark nor eliminate the likelihood of confusion (see Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v Kuchora, Kal, WIPO Case No. D2006-0033).
The Complainant unequivocally denied granting the Respondent any licence, authority or permission to use the VALIUM trademark. There was also no evidence to indicate that the Respondent was known by the name “Valium”, “Buy”, “Online” or “Now”.
The disputed domain name resolves to a website that comprises only Internet links to products and services of third parties. Presumably, the website operator or owner earns commissions through Internet traffic diverted from the website. This business model is commonly referred to as click-through services.
The Panel is satisfied with the contention by the Complainant that the use of the VALIUM trademark as part of the disputed domain name appears to be an attempt to mislead or to divert Internet traffic to the Respondent’s website. The use of the VALIUM trademark seeks to represent a connection or association between the Respondent’s website and the Complainant or the Complainant’s products or services related to the VALIUM trademark.
For the foregoing reasons, in accordance with paragraphs 4(i) of the Policy and 15 of the Rules, the Panel orders that the domain name, <buyvaliumonlinenow.com> be transferred to the Complainant. | 2019-04-25T16:25:48 | https://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/search/text.jsp?case=D2011-1886 | [
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Google Cardboard has evolved a lot since its inception and Google has made sure it remains relevant through new apps & content. The search giant recently launched a cool new Google Cardboard Camera app for Android smartphones that lets users take photos which make use of Google Cardboard’s VR capabilities. Keep in mind though that Google Cardboard Camera only works on devices that are compatible with the Google Cardboard, that is devices that feature a magnetometer. Also, you don’t need a Cardboard viewer to take VR pictures, instead you can simply use the Cardboard Camera app on your Android smartphone to capture VR pictures and later view them on a Cardboard viewer.
The Google Cardboard Camera lets you capture panoramic pictures, so you must be wondering what’s the difference between a picture taken by Google Cardboard Camera and one taken by a simple Panorama app. Unlike usual Panorama pictures, which are static, the Google Cardboard Camera captures pictures which have 360 degree 3D attributes, depth and sound. The pictures taken through the Cardboard Camera app too are static but they seem to liven up once viewed through Google Cardboard. When viewed through Google Cardboard viewer, the far things look far while the near objects look near and you can look around to explore around in the picture.
Capturing an image via Google Cardboard Camera is as easy as it gets. If you have taken a panoramic picture in the past, you will feel right at home with this app. The only difference here is that you will have to capture the full 360 degree of the view. Just hit the floating capture button in the homepage of app to get to the viewfinder. Then, you will find three buttons, a capture button, a stop button and a button that turns on/off the sound capture.
To start taking a VR image, hit the capture button and keep moving slowly & steadily to your right until you reach the 360 degree point. Once you are done, the app will then stitch these images to make a VR friendly panorama. Again, you don’t need to wear the Cardboard viewer while taking the picture, it is only required at the time of viewing it.
To view the image captured in the Google Cardoard viewer, just open the Cardboard Camera on your smartphone and put it in the viewer compartment. Selecting an image in the viewer is easy, as all you need to do is move your head to scroll among various images. To select an image, aim at it and hit the magnet button on your viewer. Then you will see the image in an immersive experience along with the sound.
If you think about it, the Google Cardboard Camera app can come in handy in a lot of situations. For instance, you want to revisit a beautiful place you went to, the VR photos can let you do that. Want to show your new apartment to your parents, show them a VR photo to get the feel of it. Looking to sell your property? Show the buyers a VR photo of a 360 degree view.
With the Google Cardboard Camera app, Google reiterates the fact that they want to make sure VR reaches the masses. Although Google Cardboard Camera is a cool new app, it has its limitations. Firstly, very few options like ability to pause exposure along with sound recording settings. There’s also no sharing feature, so if you want to show a VR photo you have taken, you will have to show it on your phone. We do expect Google to bring in more features, as Google Cardboard starts gaining more prominence.
All set to experience VR photos?
There are some very innovative Google Cardboard apps & games but the Google Cardboard Camera is the first app that lets you capture your very own VR photos. The good thing is the app works like a charm and capturing a VR photo and viewing it on the Google Cardboard viewer is as easy as it gets. So, give it a try and let us know what you feel. | 2019-04-26T00:00:43 | https://beebom.com/how-use-google-cardboard-camera/ | [
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Italy's anti-corruption chief Raffaele Cantone on Thursday announced plans to offer companies a star rating for staying clean, the latest effort to fight endemic bribery in business contracts.
Cantone, president of the National Anti-Corruption Authority (Anac), said the rating would be used to convince businesses to turn down lucrative bribes.
“We’re convinced that the choice of legality must be incentivized.
“We need to begin to say to those who behave, that this is not only an ethical, moral and painful choice, but can also be positive,” he told journalists in Rome.
Under the new measure, business owners can choose to be reviewed by Anac in the hope of being awarded the top three-star rating. The aim is to boost the competitiveness of Italy’s most virtuous companies.
Giovanni Pitruzzella, the president of Italy’s Antitrust Authority, said both public and private firms can sign up to the voluntary programme.
The announcement comes the same week Prime Minister Matteo Renzi outlined new plans to combat corruption, after police cracked a mafia group profiting from Rome public services.
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Around €200 million in assets were seized in Rome last week, the ill-gotten gains of a mafia group that allegedly corrupted city hall.
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The arrest of two people on Thursday - named as Rocco Rotolo and Salvatore Ruggiero - further revealed the depths of corruption at city hall. The duo are accused of acting as intermediates between the Rome mobsters and southern Italy’s ‘Ndrangheta mafia, one of the world’s most powerful organized crime groups. | 2019-04-18T21:33:24 | https://www.thelocal.it/20141211/italy-to-rate-firms-for-good-behaviour-in-corruption-fight | [
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Before you open your mail, you have already made judgments about it. There may be lessons in your own first impressions. Pay attention to them.
Some items are obviously personal or expected and may be opened right away. Some are impersonal (perhaps addressed to “Resident”) and may go immediately to the trash. And there are those you aren’t sure about. Often you open them out of curiosity to check the contents before deciding how to act.
Your own schedule and frame of mind may influence your decisions too.
Thinking about your own behavior points out some of the issues to consider when you design a communication package to send donors. Anyone who assembles such a mailing will want to consider several variables, all of which can affect whether a particular piece of mail is opened.
After all, unless the envelope is opened, even the most compelling materials will go unread.
Is the envelope personally addressed?
We said in last month’s installment of this series that the donor did not necessarily have to be addressed by name in the cover letter. The outer envelope, however, should be handled differently.
Unless the recipient finds his or her name correctly spelled on the outer envelope, he or she may conclude that this mail is not worth keeping. Auto-addressing systems that take the donor’s address from your database and print it directly on the envelope eliminate the risk of a misspelled name or incorrect street number.
What does the return address show?
Depending upon your type of organization, the way it is perceived by donors and the amount of mail you send, you may choose to use an institutional return address or a departmental one. Some use a special program name to show that the piece of mail is part of an overall informational effort.
Whatever your choice, the envelope should appear distinct from other pieces of mail from your institution so the recipient will know he or she is receiving information and not an additional appeal for funds.
How is the letter mailed?
First-class mail may result in a higher response rate than bulk mail because it lends a more serious feel to the package. Do you check the upper right corner before deciding whether to open a particular piece of mail? Consider printing a first-class indicia.
When will the communication arrive?
If first-class mail is chosen, you can predict fairly well in what part of the week it will arrive. Aim for arrival on a Friday or Saturday, both slow mail days for residential mail customers. Your correspondence may have a better chance of being opened and read.
Other variables such as envelope size, color, manner of addressing and postage meter mark versus stamp should also be weighed in your decision. The important point is that your envelope be opened by those whom you wish to serve.
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These days, you don’t need to follow tradition when it comes to arranging or planning a funeral.
More people are choosing to celebrate the lives or their loved ones with a unique and non-traditional funeral service. One of the ways people do this is through the choice of a coffin.
Traditional coffin or something more unique, what would you want?
Although traditional wood coffins, either in veneer or solid wood, are still the most popular choice, these are by no means the only option when choosing a coffin.
Coffins can be made from lots of different materials, such as bamboo, wool, wicker, cardboard, willow, and even recycled materials.
Picture coffins or caskets are also growing in popularity, with families choosing to reflect on their loved ones interests or job through their choices. From sporting themes, to RAF planes, to mountain views, a picture coffin can really add a personal touch. You can also write messages or have photographs printed on the coffin itself.
Sometimes people also like to place mementos inside the coffin, such as photographs, letters, wedding rings, watches, spectacles and medals.
However, laws affecting crematoria emissions mean that some items may need to be removed before the cremation and returned to the family. A recent rise in families sneaking in things like e-cigarettes, alcohol and mobile phones has seen crematoria asking people to be considerate regarding the items they place into coffins before a cremation.
Have you shared your wishes?
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This paper proposes a modified Genetic Programming method for forecasting the mobile telecommunications subscribers’ population. The method constitutes an expansion of the hybrid Genetic Programming (hGP) method improved by the introduction of diffusion models for technological forecasting purposes in the initial population, such as the Logistic, Gompertz, and Bass, as well as the Bi-Logistic and LogInLog. In addition, the aforementioned functions and models expand the function set of hGP. The application of the method in combination with macroeconomic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product per Capita (GDPpC) and Consumer Prices Index (CPI) leads to the creation of forecasting models and scenarios for medium- and long-term level of predictability. The forecasting module of the program has also been improved with the multi-levelled use of the statistical indices as fitness functions and model selection indices. The implementation of the modified-hGP in the datasets of mobile subscribers in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries shows very satisfactory forecasting performance.
Forecasting is an endogenous process intertwined with the evolution of science. Forecasting methodology is divided into two categories: qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative methods employ the judgment of experts group to produce forecasts . These procedures are mainly applied without using historical data. Quantitative forecasting methods are used when historical data are available as well as the assumption that some of the past patterns will be repeated in the future .
There is a variation of quantitative methods such as the time series forecasting which use past trend to forecast the future values of the variable and causal methods that, besides the past trend assumption, also examine the correlation of the variable with other indicators.
The adoption of innovative technologies by a society such as the mobile telecommunications adoption has been discussed and some widely used forecasting models have been proposed. The diffusion processes as well as the produced models are described in the literature [3–8].
The most commonly used diffusion models are Gompertz, Logistic, and Bass which are dynamic models and follow a sigmoid curve against time. In order to follow the overall diffusion process of the mobile wireless penetration in time, we also employ the Bi-Logistic and LogInLog models which are described in the next section of this paper. The parameters of the models have been estimated by regression analysis with the Least Squares Method .
In addition to time response, we investigate the relationship of the produced models with some macroeconomic indicators such as GDPpC and CPI. The core work is an expansion, modification, and implementation of the hybrid Genetic Programming (hGP) method which was presented in in terms of the insertion of new diffusion models as well as the macroeconomic indicators dependence.
The term Genetic Programming (GP) method is a generalization of the Genetic Algorithm (GA) which represents a heuristic method that employs the Darwinian principle of natural selection in finding an appropriate solution of a well-defined problem and every produced solution corresponds to a new program [10, 11].
The basic structure of the paper follows. Firstly, a brief reference to the GP method and the diffusion models are presented. The hGP technique analysis follows as well as the description of the modifications and expansion on it. The next section analyses the results of the hGP implementation. After that, we discuss the forecasting results, and, finally, the conclusion is presented.
GP was introduced by Koza in . In his work, the solution of a problem corresponds to a chromosome-program. The main difference between GP and GA is the representation of solutions. The tree-based representation is adopted by GP method, while a string of numbers represents the solution in GA methodology. The tree-based representation consists of nodes. The nodes represent functions or leaves which correspond to the terminals of the solution, such as variables or constants [12, 13].
The steps for the GP construction are generally the following. Firstly, GP produces an initial population of random programs-solutions composed of the functions and terminals of the problem. The next step iteratively performs the following substeps until a termination criterion will be satisfied: execution of each program and assignment of fitness value according to the precision of each solution . Then, GP generates a new generation of solutions by applying the operations of reproduction, crossover, and mutation. The selection of the candidate solution is performed by probability-based criteria on the fitness value. Reproduction refers to the copy of a solution to the new population. In crossover operation, the selected chromosomes are randomly combined per two and, recombining its chosen parts, generate new chromosomes (offspring) . The mutation changes a function in a chromosome structure with another function. The chromosomes of the new generation have better overall fitness value. The whole process is repeated until a termination criterion is satisfied [9, 11, 12].
Rogers considers that the adoption of an innovative product by a society follows the diffusion process and it has the sigmoid curve format. In this paper, besides the well-known Logistic, Gompertz, and Bass models, we investigate the Bi-Logistic [14, 15] and the LogInLog which is inspired by the solution of the Dodd model in [16, 17].
A diffusion process is described by dynamic or nondynamic models according to whether the level of saturation is changing over time (“carrying capacity”) or constant, respectively. The differential equation which describes the fundamental diffusion model follows the following formulation: where is the estimated diffusion saturation level for time and is the diffusion penetration and function is the diffusion coefficient.
The Logistic model is the solution of the differential equation (1) which describes the diffusion process. The Logistic model is described by where is the diffusion of a new product in a society, at time . Also, is a time dependent function and are constant parameters. The constant is the upper limit of the function , known as the saturation level. When time , then .
Also, a variation of (3) format is the following Gompertz II format with constant, in where, in both formats, is a time dependent function and are constant parameters .
Bass proposes that the adoption of a new product by a market consists of two major categories: innovators and imitators. The overall diffusion process starts with the innovators adoption of the new product or the innovative technology and then the imitators follow.
In (5), parameter corresponds to initial purchasers of the new technology product. Parameter is the sum of the innovators and imitators coefficients, and , respectively, . Parameter is , where is a constant and parameter is [6, 9].
In some cases, the overall life of a product, like mobile telecommunications, has many phases-generations. For this purpose we employ the Bi-Logistic curve which is the sum of two Logistic curves . So, where and . In the first generation, saturation is constant as well as of the second generation. Parameters , , , and are constants and and are the introduction time of the first and second generation, respectively [15, 17].
In this case, the saturation level is time dependent and it follows the Logistic diffusion model until the upper saturation of [15–17]. The whole diffusion process follows the Logistic model , as where and ; parameters are constants. The saturation level follows in where parameter is a constant.
This model describes the diffusion process when an innovative technology has created generations which are not clearly separated . It should be noted that this model is derived by the generalization of the solution of the Dodd model in [16, 17]. The parameters of the model are optimized by the least square regression.
The hybrid Genetic Programming method in fitting and forecasting was presented in a previous work . In this paper, the modified-hGP is presented extensively. The modified hGP implements a strategy which consists of three parts, the nonlinear regression analysis, the genetic algorithm part, and the final model selection. The flowchart of Figure 1 shows the parts of the modified hGP.
Figure 1: Flowchart of the modified hGP.
This stage of the method contains the preparation steps for the program execution process [11, 12, 18]. The first step is the function set definition. In the modified hGP, the set has two subsets for the arithmetic and mathematical functions, and , respectively, . So, , where and . It should be noted that division is zero protected for the denominator and is the natural logarithm.
In the second step, the terminal set of the variables and constants sets is defined. The variables set and , where , GDPpC, and PCIn are the variables for time, GDP per Capita, and normalized CPI, respectively, and is the randomly generated constants with domain in .
The next step is to define the fitness function for each solution. Various statistical indicators can be used for the fitness function during the evaluation process. Following the previous implementation of the hGP , two different fitness functions are used as follows.
In (9), the sum is over the time period . Also, is the real data for time and is the model’s value .
In this function, a weight is used, in order to give greater weight at the time interval near the last training data .
Finally, the maximum number of generations is defined to end the execution of the GP.
As mentioned before, the function set of the modified hGP is extended compared to hGP. Apart from the primary arithmetic functions set , a mathematical functions set has been inserted; . So, the modified hGP has simplified the chromosomes structure, Figures 2 and 3, while, at the same time, their mathematical efficiency has been improved.
Figure 2: Representation of chromosomes in modified hGP as strings.
Figure 3: Representation of chromosomes in modified hGP as parse trees.
The expressions of the randomly created solutions combine the following primary block format, whereas each part is randomly chosen. Block: .
The solutions of the initial population are the combination of random chosen functions, variables, constants, and primary blocks. Also, the optimized Logistic, Gompertz I, Gompertz II, Bass, Bi-Logistic, and LogInLog diffusion models are being inserted in the population. The parameters of the diffusion models are optimized by nonlinear regression analysis and the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm has been used .
In modified hGP, each chromosome is a string of characters and corresponds to a program that is a possible solution to the problem . The inner representation of a string of characters is considered as a parse tree using the abstract syntax trees of Python Programming Language. For example, the chromosomes and are presented in Figures 2 and 3 as strings and parse trees, respectively .
The parse tree consists of nodes. There are two types of nodes, the terminal and nonterminal nodes. The terminal nodes (leaves) of the tree contain the variables or the constants. In contrast, the nonterminal nodes of the tree consist of the modified-hGP functions .
As stated above, the best solution is selected according to (9) for fitting and (10) for forecasting purposes. The evaluated solutions are inserted into a sorted Python’s list. The solutions that are not satisfying a precision limit criterion are removed. The remaining accepted solutions of the list are sorted according to their fitness value and they are candidates to become parents for the crossover operation or to be chosen in mutation. In Figure 4, the structure of the list is depicted. It should be noted that the problem of the solutions trapping into local optimum is solved keeping one of all the individuals having the same fitness value in the list.
Figure 4: Representation of the solutions’ sorted list in the selection operation of the modified-hGP.
In tournament selection, a number of solutions from the sorted solutions’ list are selected at random and, then, the best is chosen for the crossover or mutation operation.
In the crossover operation, two parents are randomly selected, according to the tournament selection process, from the sorted by the best fitness value solutions’ list.
In each parent solution, a crossover point is randomly chosen. The substring of each parent beginning at the crossover point is interchanged between two parents’ solutions and the children (offspring) are generated. The crossover operation is presented in Figures 5 and 6.
Figure 5: Crossover of the modified-hybrid Genetic Programming method (string representation).
Figure 6: Crossover of the modified-hybrid Genetic Programming method (parse tree representation).
In the mutation process, a solution is chosen by tournament selection from the tournament list. Once again, a string’s point, which depicts a function, is randomly chosen. The mutation replaces the chosen function from the , set, with a new random function in the solution.
The mutation operation is presented in Figures 7 and 8.
Figure 7: Mutation of the modified-hybrid Genetic Programming method (string representation).
Figure 8: Mutation of the modified-hybrid Genetic Programming method (parse tree representation).
The fitness function of each individual in the modified hGP method is the Sum of Squared Error (SSE) for the fitting process, as in (9), and the Weighted Sum of Squared Error (wSSE), as (10) presents.
The statistical indices in the modified hGP are the Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), the Mean Square Error (MSE), the Mean Absolute Error (MAE), and the Root Mean Square Error (RMSE).
In (15), , , and correspond to Fitness Function Value (wSSE for forecasting), parameters of the model, and the number of data points, respectively.
It should be noted that in the final selection process of the appropriate forecasting model we use the half of dataset before the last observed data point.
In this section, the macroeconomic indicators of Gross Domestic Product per Capita (GDPpC) and normalized Consumer Prices Index (CPI) will be presented. The GDPpC is a macroeconomic index for the productivity of a country and it could not be considered as index of personal income.
According to , the basic index of the value of the goods and services produced by a country is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The GDPpC indicates the living standards of the economy in a country.
In general, CPI indicates a weighted average of basic consumer goods prices. Moreover, in this study, the CPI relies on the individual consumption expenditure of households, less energy, and food consumption . It should be noted that CPI is normalized on the CPI of the year 2005. In Figure 9, the yearly GDPpC and CPI for the time period between the years 1997 and 2009 are presented.
Figure 9: Yearly growth of the GDPpC (in 100000$) and CPI (normalized on the year 2005).
It should be noted that, after the year 2008 (“economic crisis year”), the OECD’s GDPpC is decreased for 2009, but, on the other hand, the CPI has bigger tolerance.
According to , the first mobile telecommunications were introduced with analogue networks in the early 1980s, for voice transmission. The second generation (2G) mobile network (Global System for Mobile Communication, GSM) followed in the early 1990s and digital mobile networks were born with the first SMS service. In the late 1990s, enhanced digital generation (2.5G) was introduced for data services. The data services were changed from circuit switched transport (GSM) to packet data transport with General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) and, later, data rates grew with enhanced digital technologies such as Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE).
Also, in 2003, the next generation (3G) of mobile networks, Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), emerged with the first video-calls and, later, (around 2006) was upgraded to High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) with data rates of 14 Mbps in the downlink and 5.76 Mbps in the uplink. Then, HSPA was upgraded to HSPA+ with theoretically 168 Mbps and 22 Mbps for downlink and uplink, respectively, and data services as videos, mobile email, and music. In 2009, Long-Term Evolution (LTE) was launched for commercial usage, while a new generation (4G) of technology is coming . Figure 10 depicts the evolution of mobile technologies generations in parallel with the overall OECD mobile subscribers, contract, prepay, and 3G subscribers, from the year 1997 to 2009 .
Figure 10: OECD mobile subscribers (in billions).
It should be noted that the number of the mobile subscribers is growing through the technology generations evolution.
The results will be analysed in order to provide a satisfactory prediction for mobile subscribers which consist of mobile contract subscribers and mobile prepay subscribers in OECD countries, as well as mobile 3G subscribers.
This study investigates the implementation of modified hGP on four different datasets. The datasets present the total yearly number of OECD mobile subscribers, the yearly number of mobile contract subscribers, the yearly number of mobile prepay subscribers, and finally the yearly number of mobile 3G subscribers. The observation period begins from the year 1997 to 2009, which is comprised of 13 data points.
Table 1 contains the initialization parameters for the execution of the modified-hGP concerning the data sets in OECD countries.
Table 1: Initialization parameters of the modified-hGP.
The fitting performance of the first modified-hGP model for the total number of OECD subscribers, according to its fitness value (SSE), is presented in Figure 11. Also, Figure 12 presents the errors of the models in time (residuals). The relative statistical indices SSE, MAPE, MSE, RMSE, and MAE of the modified-hGP models are presented in Table 2.
Table 2: Statistical indices in fitting process of the modified-hGP model for the total number of OECD subscribers.
Figure 11: The fitting performance of the modified-hGP model for the total number of OECD subscribers.
Figure 12: Residuals of the modified-hGP model in fitting of the total number of OECD subscribers.
As one can see, this method combines different variables like GDPpC or CPI with the independent variable of time. In Table 2, the modified-hGP method achieves excellent statistical performance, showing an SSE value of .
The fitting performance and the residuals for the remaining data sets are presented in Figures 13 and 14 for contract subscribers, Figures 14 and 15 for prepay subscribers, and Figures 16 and 17 for 3G users, respectively. The relative statistical indices SSE, MAPE, MSE, RMSE, and MAE of the produced modified-hGP models are presented in Table 3 for contract, Table 4 for prepay, and Table 5 for 3G subscribers.
Table 3: Statistical indices in fitting process of the modified-hGP model for the OECD mobile contract subscribers.
Table 4: Statistical indices in fitting process of the modified-hGP model for the OECD mobile prepay subscribers.
Table 5: Statistical indices in fitting process of the modified-hGP model for the OECD 3G mobile subscribers.
Figure 13: The fitting performance of the modified-hGP model for the OECD mobile contract subscribers.
Figure 14: Residuals of the modified-hGP model in fitting for the OECD mobile contract subscribers.
Figure 15: The fitting performance of the modified-hGP model for the OECD mobile prepay subscribers.
Figure 16: Residuals of the modified-hGP model in fitting for the OECD mobile prepay subscribers.
Figure 17: The fitting performance of the modified-hGP model for the OECD 3G mobile subscribers.
It should be noted that this method combines different variables like GDPpC or CPI with the independent variable of time and a variation of diffusion models’ blocks. The performance of the model corresponds to a good enough behavior in fitting process. The error performance in fitting is depicted in Figure 14.
Finally, the modified-hGP model yields a satisfactory fitting performance. The error performance in fitting is depicted in Figure 18.
Figure 18: Residuals of the modified-hGP model in fitting for the OECD 3G mobile subscribers.
The forecasting results of the generated models by the modified-hGP method are presented in this section, as well as the combined diffusion models with the modified-hGP models. As mentioned before, the statistic indicator wSSE has been used for the forecasting process.
The initialization parameters for the execution of hGP are presented in Table 6, for the forecasting process. The forecasting method for a 2-year prediction uses 11 data points as training set of the GP method, except for the 3G training set which consists of 7 points. The forecasting performance of the modified-hGP models concerning total OECD mobile subscribers, contract, prepay, and 3G is depicted in Figures 19, 22, 24, and 25, respectively. In every graph, the forecast period window is presented in the blue rectangle.
Table 6: Initialization parameters of modified-hGP.
Figure 19: The forecasting performance of modified-hGP (forecast period—2 years ahead).
The forecasting performance of the optimized diffusion models, according to their fitness value (wSSE) for the 11 training points, is presented in Figure 20. Also, the relative statistical indices, concerning the whole dataset, of the produced forecasting modified-hGP and diffusion models are presented in Table 7.
Table 7: Statistical indices in forecasting process of the modified-hGP and diffusion models for the total number of OECD subscribers.
Figure 20: The forecasting performance of the diffusion models (forecast window—2 years ahead) for the total number of OECD subscribers.
Considering Table 7, it can be concluded that the modified-hGP method achieves good statistical indices combining some optimized diffusion models. We can see that the first hGP model achieves a wSSE value of 0.000226, while the best of diffusion models, Bi-Logistic, has a similar 0.000281. It should be noted that modified-hGP model residuals against time (data points), especially for the 2 last data points (the forecast period), show the error response of the GP model (see Figure 21).
Figure 21: Residuals of the modified-hGP model in forecasting (2 years window period) of the total number of OECD subscribers.
Figure 22: The forecasting performance of the modified-hGP (forecast window—2 years ahead) for the number of OECD mobile contract subscribers.
The forecasting performance of the diffusion models is presented in Figure 23. Also, the statistical indices of the produced forecasting modified-hGP and diffusion models are presented in Table 8.
Table 8: Statistical indices in forecasting process of the modified-hGP and diffusion models for the number of OECD mobile contract subscribers.
Figure 23: The forecasting performance of the diffusion models (forecast window—2 years ahead) for the number of OECD mobile contract subscribers.
Figure 24: Residuals of the modified-hGP model in forecasting (2 years window period) of the number of OECD mobile contract subscribers.
Figure 25: The forecasting performance of the modified-hGP (forecast window—2 years ahead) for the number of OECD mobile contract subscribers.
From Table 8, one can conclude that the modified-hGP method as well as diffusion models achieves good statistical indices. We can see that the hGP model achieves a wSSE value of and the Bi-Logistic 0.000116. Once again, the modified-hGP model residuals against time (data points), especially for the 2 last data points (the forecast period), show the error response of the GP model (see Figure 24).
The forecasting performance of the diffusion models is presented in Figure 26. Also, the statistical indices of the produced forecasting modified-hGP and diffusion models are presented in Table 9.
Table 9: Statistical indices in forecasting process of the modified-hGP and diffusion models for the number of OECD mobile prepay subscribers.
Figure 26: The forecasting performance of the diffusion models (forecast window—2 years ahead) for the number of OECD mobile prepay subscribers.
Table 9 shows that the modified-hGP method achieves a satisfactory performance. The modified-hGP model achieves a wSSE value of 0.000725 and the Bi-Logistic 0.000938. Once again, the modified-hGP model residuals against time (data points), especially for the 2 last data points (the forecast period), show the error response of the modified-hGP model, as Figure 27 depicts.
Figure 27: Residuals of the modified-hGP model in forecasting (2 years window period) of the number of OECD mobile prepay subscribers.
Figure 28: The forecasting performance of the modified-hGP (forecast window—2 years ahead) for the number of OECD mobile 3G subscribers.
The forecasting performance of the diffusion models is presented in Figure 29. Also, the statistical indices of the produced forecasting modified-hGP and diffusion models are presented in Table 10.
Table 10: Statistical indices in forecasting process of the modified-hGP and diffusion models for the number of OECD mobile 3G subscribers.
Figure 29: The forecasting performance of the diffusion models (forecast window—2 years ahead) for the number of OECD mobile 3G subscribers.
Table 10 shows that the modified-hGP method achieves a good performance. The modified-hGP model achieves a wSSE value of similar to the Logistic and LogInLog. The MAPE indicator has the specific performance cause of the initial error at the first data point. As Figure 30 depicts, the modified-hGP model residuals against time (data points), especially for the 2 last data points (the forecast period), show the error response of the modified-hGP model.
Figure 30: Residuals of the modified-hGP model in forecasting (2 years window period) of the number of OECD mobile 3G subscribers.
The forecasting results of the generated models by the modified-hGP method are compared with those of the ARIMA method derived. As mentioned before, the statistic indicator wSSE has been used for the forecasting process.
The operator stands for the order of the autoregressive part and operator for the degree of the derivative of part and the is order of the moving average part of (16). The are the parameters of the autoregressive part of the model, the are the parameters of the moving average part, and are the errors .
The ARIMA models that are derived by the implementation of the “Gretl, Gnu Regression, Econometrics and Time-series Library” for the aforementioned datasets are depicted below. The forecasting performance of the same modified-hGP models and ARIMA models concerning total OECD mobile subscribers, contract, prepay, and 3G, is depicted in Figures 31, 32, 33, and 34, respectively. In every graph, the forecast period window is presented in the blue rectangle. In Tables 11, 12, 13, and 14, the comparison results of the statistical indices MAPE, MSE, RMSE, and MAE for the two predicted points are presented.
Table 11: Statistical indices in forecasting process of the modified-hGP and ARIMA model for the total number of OECD subscribers.
Table 12: Statistical indices in forecasting process of the modified-hGP and ARIMA model for the total number of OECD contract mobile subscribers.
Table 13: Statistical indices in forecasting process of the modified-hGP and ARIMA model for the total number of OECD prepay mobile subscribers.
Table 14: Statistical indices in forecasting process of the modified-hGP and ARIMA model for the total number of OECD 3G mobile subscribers.
Figure 31: Comparison of the forecasting performances of modified-hGP with ARIMA model (forecast period—2 years ahead).
Figure 32: Comparison of the forecasting performances of modified-hGP with ARIMA model (forecast window—2 years ahead) for the number of OECD mobile contract subscribers.
Figure 33: Comparison of the forecasting performances of modified-hGP with ARIMA model (forecast window—2 years ahead) for the number of OECD mobile prepay subscribers.
Figure 34: Comparison of the forecasting performances of modified-hGP with ARIMA model (forecast window—2 years ahead) for the number of OECD 3G mobile subscribers.
Considering Table 11, it can be concluded that the modified-hGP method achieves better forecasting performance than ARIMA model.
From Table 12, one realizes that the hGP method presents better performance than ARIMA model.
Also, in Tables 13 and 14, the modified-hGP method achieves better forecasting statistics than ARIMA model.
It could be concluded that the overall performance of the modified-hGP achieves better statistic indices than ARIMA model for the predicted data points.
The proposed method has been tested for the stability and the robustness. The program was executed 20 times in the same dataset of the mobile subscribers. The mean gap between the best and worst solutions was decreasing as the generation was increasing. Also, the curve of the total average of fitness value per generation was decreasing. It should be noted that in Table 15 the program parameters for the testing process are presented. In Figure 35, the mean value for the fitness value for the best and worst solutions (mean gap) per generation of the testing modified-hGP and the average fitness value per generation for the program executions are presented.
Table 15: The hGP parameters for the testing process.
Figure 35: Testing the robustness of the forecasting modified-hGP.
The difference between the worst and the best solutions is decreasing. In particular, after the 25th generation, the indices above are converging. The mean gap of wSSE for the worst-best solution begins from value 0.004146752 and ends up to 0.000165101.
The introduction of GDPpC and CPI outside the time variable leads to the creation of causal forecasting models. This method provides a scenario based approach to forecasting. In order to study the future of mobile subscription in OECD countries, three scenarios are presented, according the GDPpC and CPI growth.
The pessimistic one concerns a continuing crisis scenario, so that the GDPpC and CPI growth rates are not increased. The second is a moderate growth scenario and the last one is the optimistic scenario, with GDPpC and CPI getting increased.
A variation of models is generated by the implementation of the modified-hGP method. According to Bayesian’s criterion as well as the wSSE criterion, two models which combine all the variables, GDPpC, CPI, and time, are chosen. Figures 36, 37, and 38 depict the pessimistic, moderate, and optimistic scenario, respectively.
Figure 36: The forecasting performance (5 years ahead) of modified-hGP models—the pessimistic scenario.
Figure 37: The forecasting performance (5 years ahead) of modified-hGP models—the moderate scenario.
Figure 38: The forecasting performance (5 years ahead) of modified-hGP models—the optimistic scenario.
In Table 16, the selected models and their statistics are presented.
Table 16: Models’ expression and statistical indices of two modified-hGP models in forecasting the total number of OECD subscribers.
The BIC depends on the number of the parameters. The generated models with one variable, like time dependent models, in many cases, have better BIC performance, but not always better forecasting performance.
In contrary, multivariable models, with good enough BIC, yield a good enough forecasting performance.
In the pessimistic scenario, the first model (most likely) achieves 1.538472 billion of OECD mobile subscribers, in the year 2014. The second has a total number of 1.415613 billion subscribers. It should be noted that the GDPpC and CPI growths are unchanged.
In the moderate scenario (the most likely scenario), the first model achieves 1.8 billion of OECD mobile subscribers, in the year 2014. The second has a total number of 1.58 billion subscribers. It should be noted that the average GDPpC rate is 2.5% and average CPI rate growth 1.7%.
In the optimistic scenario, the first model achieves 1.948 billion of OECD mobile subscribers, in the year 2014. The second has a total number of 1.686 billion subscribers. It should be noted that the average GDPpC rate is about 4.4% and average CPI rate growth 2.2%.
This paper is a modification of our previous work where the dataset was bigger, but in different area of interest. In this paper, an improved-hGP method was presented. The improved program achieved interesting forecasting models with more variables than one. This GP method was implemented in dataset concerning the mobile subscribers of the OECD countries. The forecasting performance of the modified-hGP as well as the diffusion and ARIMA models was presented and the method presented satisfactory statistical indices.
The proposed method differs from the hGP in some points. Firstly, the diffusion models’ set is extended with Bi-Logistic and LogInLog except for Logistic, Gompertz, and Bass so that the forecast horizon is improved, for long-term forecasting. Also, the functions’ set of the method is extended by the insertion of new functions and function blocks. According to this technique, chromosomes with complicated syntax expressions can be presented with short length expression stings. The tournament selection is implemented for the crossover and mutation operations in order to maximize the algorithm’s efficiency. Finally, a Bayesian inspired criterion has been implemented which, in combination with wSSE, improves the final selection of the forecasting models.
In general, the method could be considered as a forecasting tool that produces time dependent models and causal models for long-term forecasting with more variables than one. It should be noted that this method is compared with ARIMA model and achieved satisfactory performance. Also, the robustness of the proposed method has been analyzed. The implementation of the method is going to be continued on more datasets and it will be compared with other prediction methods in future work.
The authors wish to express their acknowledgments to Professor Imed Kacem, University of Lorraine, France, for his constructive comments and suggestions, which helped to improve the quality of this paper. | 2019-04-21T00:22:52 | https://www.hindawi.com/journals/aor/2014/568478/ | [
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For your application to be successful, you must be able to show thorough knowledge and experience of paid social ad targeting including audience segmentation and advanced retargeting across a number of social platforms.
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I’d just like to personally vouch for Emma’s chocolate ricotta icebox cake and lemon tart…both are AMAZING! I’ve been lucky enough to snag pieces from each, and I was blown away. Talk about upscale-bakery-quality. If you’re looking for a beautiful and delicious dessert to wow your guests or treat the fam, Emma’s your girl! | 2019-04-25T00:22:40 | https://sugardust.org/2017/07/03/sugardust-debuts-dessert-delivery-service/ | [
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woodland areas or in your shade garden.
but they spread indefinately by rhizomes just below the soil surface.
which consist of a cluster of tiny greenish flowers surrounded by four creamy white bracts.
for many species of wild birds and other wildlife.
In the fall, the shiny, deeply veined foliage turns to a beautiful burgundy-red.
Unfortunately, Bunchberry plants are pretty fussy about where they will grow, but they are well worth the effort it takes to help them thrive.
They will tolerate morning sun, but should be grown in partial to full shade for the best results.
Creeping Dogwoods demand a loose, moisture retaining, humus rich soil, so add lots of compost and peat moss to the planting hole.
They will not tolerate alkaline soil at all, requiring a soil pH of 6.8 or lower.
These are very heat sensitive plants that will wither and die if soil temperatures exceed 65°, or if the soil ever dries out completely.
A heavy mulching with peat moss or pine needles will help the soil retain moisture and keep it cooler.
Water regularly and thoroughly during dry periods.
Bunchberries can be propagated by cuttings taken just below the soil surface in mid summer.
Strike in a moist, 50/50 mix of sand and peat moss.
Bunchberry seeds can be planted ¾" deep in the garden in the fall.
The seeds require a period of stratification for germination, so if you are starting them indoors, store them in moistened peat moss in your refrigerator for three month prior to sowing into flats or pots.
Unfortunately, germination can take two or three years. | 2019-04-24T09:51:50 | http://thegardenhelper.com/bunchberry.html | [
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As a solutions provider, we want to make your job in the hospital as easy and flawless as possible. Our brand new, patent-pending RFID solution for patient identification will do just that. RMS Omega’s RestEasy RFID solution uses RFID wristbands, or ankle bands for infants, and an RFID scanner to positively identify patients without disturbing them. RFID scanning does not require a line of site to scan and collect data as with barcode scanning. Since line of site is not necessary when using RFID scanners, nurses will not need to disturb a sleeping patient to scan their wristband or ankle band.
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On November 7, the Quebec government moved forward with Bill 60, which retains the provision of prohibiting public sector employees from wearing conspicuous religious symbols, dropping the previously proposed exemption for universities and hospitals and substituting a time-limited transition to full implementation.
At its meeting of November 28th, McGill’s Board of Governors passed the same resolution. This resolution is in keeping with previous statements regarding the principles of the McGill community.
As is normal procedure for bills, the Committee on Institutions of the Quebec National Assembly will hold public hearings beginning January 14, 2014. We believe that McGill University should use these hearings to make our views known. To this end, the University will submit a brief to the Committee and request to appear at the hearings. | 2019-04-22T07:28:08 | https://www.mcgill.ca/principal/communications/statements/message-re-quebecs-charter-values | [
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In IntelliJ IDEA HQL console can be used with pure JPA facets (as well as with Hibernate facets) to run JPAQL and HQL queries. All you need is Hibernate libraries and JDBC driver in a module classpath. If persistence.xml contains no Hibernate-specific database connection options, it should be mapped to an existing data source via JPA facet settings.
Tip: HQL console can also be used to generate DDL statements for JPA and Hibernate mappings via its Generate DDL command.
Update: If a Persistence Unit or Session Factory is mapped to a valid local Data Source there is no need to specify JDBC driver jars in a module classpath (Since 8.1.1).
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What if the entitymanagerfactory (JPA) is Spring configured? How to make the HQL console work?
persistence.xml only contains an empty PU def with RESOURCE_LOCAL.
Currently only Hibernate LocalSessionFactoryBean/AnnotationSessionFactoryBean are supported by SpringHibernateIntegration plugin.
Actually you are the first person to ask this question.
As a workaround configure the empty PU to contain all the required mappings, map it to a DataSource with valid JDBC parameters (driver/url/password) and use it to run console as if spring configuration doesn’t exist.
hi, Gregory. all the features look really promising, but there are questions.
you probably know, how to fix it. | 2019-04-22T19:15:14 | https://blog.jetbrains.com/idea/2009/03/hql-console-with-pure-jpa-facets/ | [
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After submitting a query you can further refine the results using the new heat map retrieval tool to quickly find the entries that are most relevant to you. Text classification helps you find candidate peptides that are related to cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, apoptosis, angiogenesis and molecular imaging or peptides for which binding data exist.
PepBank is a database of peptides based on sequence text mining and public peptide data sources. Only peptides that are 20 amino acids or shorter are stored. Only peptides with available sequences are stored.
The heat map can be used to navigate the results. Entries are automatically classified into predefined categories of interest, for example: related to cancer, have binding data available, etc, using a machine learning algorithm. The users are able to vote. Each vote is used to tag the entry and improve classification of other, untagged entries.
A new text mining tool was developed and used to identify peptide sequences in MEDLINE abstracts. These data were combined with two of the public sources of peptide sequence data, ASPD and UniProt, as well as with peptide data that are manually curated from abstracts and full text articles. To search for sequences, use BLAST search or Smith-Waterman search. Score is a measure of confidence of the entry, ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). Confidence is higher for manually annotated than for automatically mined entries. | 2019-04-21T12:23:57 | http://pepbank.mgh.harvard.edu/search/basic | [
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us. This may sound like an objective that’s simple enough, but for a very small company like ours, it’s a challenge. Customer comments are music to our ears even if they’re critical. We need to hear what’s on customers’ minds, good or bad, complimentary or not.
Our initial effort to create a customer communications channel was way back in 1995 when we set up our toll-free number: 800-200-6546. At least then a customer didn’t need to spend his or her own money to talk with us. That’s kind of where technology was 18 years ago!
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While customer comments have been people powered “music to our ears” metaphorically, in truth the comments have been more of a “feast for our eyes” — at least up until now — since they mostly have arrived in the form of the written word.
As I write this post, we’re two weeks shy of unveiling our next evolutionary step towards making it ever easier for our customers to communicarte with us — and with each other — about what’s on their mind. With the help of videogenie.com, we’ll to mounting recorders on our homepage, facebook page, and perhaps even here on this blog post. The idea is that anyone with a camera on their computer or cell phone can take 25 seconds to speak their mind! For us, this is people-powered marketing at its best. In the case of testimonials, it’s a way to bridge a potential credibility gap. It’s our avenue to people powered products.
Thanks for the kind words about our website & blog! | 2019-04-23T10:32:20 | http://blog.awakeningskincare.com/people-powered-products/ | [
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I hope I do not mislead readers into thinking that this is an article on a spiritual matter…there are many Great Gurus for that…who write and talk about the Inner Self, the Real Self etc. Also I do not pretend to lay claims to any great psychological insight in the lines that follow.
These are my own thoughts…those of an ordinary individual past his middle age, who is fond of observing life and the living. But I am quite hopeful that at least some of you will agree with the things I am going to say.
Most among us are quick to form opinions about other people’s attitudes, mannerisms and behavior in general, aren’t we? We love to engage in this pastime either singly, or in groups. We can be quite merciless too when we form or create such images of others. Though we have been exhorted to ‘judge not’, we do that all the time.
Over a period of time, these ‘images’ or perceptions of our friends, foes or relatives crystallize and lo! We claim that we ‘know’ him or her very well.
Thus, in any society, we define a person as miserly, someone else as eccentric, and another as greedy…and so on. Often a single adjective suffices to describe an entire human in the circles in which the individual moves. Of course we can also be quite generous with some others when we attribute many positive qualities to them and even fit some among them with sagely halos.
How fallacious! That poor person whom we claim to know and whom we define has not evolved painfully over many Darwinian generations to be judged, classified and filed away in society’s image cabinets so casually. In reality can anyone be ‘known’ so accurately even after several years of close association? Many facets of a person’s total personality remain elusive in casual friendships and even sometimes in more intimate relationships. As we have all experienced sometime or the other, there can be surprising or unexpected behavior even from people whom we might have known for several years.
Often, unfortunately, such surprises- if unpleasant- can lead to ruptured relationships.
That in turn leads me finally to another soul-searcher question… How much in fact do we know about ourselves?
The gut reaction to this question would be “Of course I know myself…I am like this… like that, and so on. But do others agree with this self perception?
Aah…There we have a problem, don’t we? Of course, what everyone does have is a self image of oneself as he perceives others to think about him. Alas, if it is put to comparison with the corresponding file images of society, results could be quite different, sometimes disastrous.
Complicated, isn’t it? I could help by complicating further when I add, as you already know, that each one of us has not one, but multiple images in society other than the self-perceived one. Images formed by the spouse, the mother, the boss, the friend, the sibling etc could all be different from each other as also from the self-perceived image.
The images formed about us by others are based primarily on how we act or behave in various situations. Since our response to the same stimulus varies depending on the place, occasion or person, it follows that the images too will be different. That also would explain why the same person is a hero to some, an ordinary person to others, and probably even a villain to others.
Then who is the real person behind all these images? Again I am not referring to the Self of the Spiritualist but only to the ordinary self. Knowing one’s true nature to any reasonable extent is possible only by self…if one is prepared to look inside oneself with the torch of awareness…and honestly acknowledge things as observed…both the angelic and the not-so-angelic qualities.
Easy, is it? Think again.
What happens is that our puritanical sense of right and wrong kicks in and we get shocked when we try to confront our real feelings. But then they are only feelings and they are there, whether you accept them or not. Feelings or thoughts do not come and go at your behest. They are always there whether you are a sinner or a saint. They are as much a part of nature as the cold, heat or wind. You can ask your child not to go out in the cold. You cannot issue an ultimatum that she should not feel the cold! Similarly there should not be any harm in just recognizing those feelings without actually acting upon them.
Needless to say, one should not act based on the negative feelings in us. But one can benefit by an inner honesty where we boldly confront ourselves as we are. Yogis say that even the mere act of recognizing or observing certain undesirable feelings or thoughts can help get rid of them. Also, many psychologists have discussed the danger of these pent up emotions bursting the dam of tolerance if left unnoticed for long.
How can we apply the balm of our acquired wisdom to alleviate these miseries if we are not even aware of them?
As it has been said by the wise, the courageous man also experiences fear when facing a dangerous situation. The difference between the brave and the cowardly is simply that the former has learnt to deal with his fears. The same logic can be extended to the man who is labeled ‘good’ versus the man labeled ‘bad’. The good man has probably learnt better to apply the appropriate controls in the journey of life- to avoid mishaps.
Except for that difference, it may be well said that every one of us is on a journey, the goal being the same. We are at different stages, that’s all.
I request readers to give their valuable opinion on the above article. | 2019-04-21T10:11:27 | http://www.mindsalsa.com/2016/08/who-is-real-me.html | [
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ADANI has again denied any wrong doing over the release of flood waters at Abbot Point Coal Terminal during Cyclone Debbie and has today entered a not guilty plea in court.
In 2017, during the extreme weather, flood waters were released from the coal port after the Queensland Department of Environment granted Abbot Point Bulk Coal with a temporary emissions licence.
The impact of the flood water release was the subject of an investigation following allegations of environmental harm.
Adani was subsequently issued with a $12,190 fine by the Queensland Department of Environment for allegedly releasing 800 per cent more contaminated water than the temporary licence allowed.
The Department alleges Abbot Point Bulkcoal discharged sediment water from a location called W2 that was eight times above levels authorised by the Department of Environment in the temporary emissions licence granted to the company.
The company opted to have the matter heard by a magistrate, instead of paying the $12,190 fine.
Today, Abbot Point Operations has entered a 'not guilty' plea in the Bowen Magistrates Court refuting causing any environmental harm.
Abbot Point Operations CEO Mr Dwayne Freeman refuted the company caused harm to the Great Barrier Reef, as a result of the flood water release.
Mr Freeman said since 2017, Abbot Point Operations had implemented a number of measures to improve environmental management, including the start of a three-year program - involving an initial $15 million investment project currently underway and a total program forecasted cost up to $50 million - to facilitate continuous water infrastructure upgrades.
"These upgrades are improving our ability to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events such as cyclones and floods," Mr Freeman said. | 2019-04-19T00:35:56 | https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/adani-enters-plea-over-alleged-environmental-harm/3663452/ | [
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1. Long Hundredweight, Cwt, Hundredweight : وزن کی اکائی جو پونڈ کےبرابر ہوتی ہے : (noun) a British unit of weight equivalent to 112 pounds.
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Students from five different Shelby County Schools have spent weeks learning the game of golf.
Memphis Athletic Ministries rewarded 25 of those students with the chance to put their new skills to the test.
Fourth graders from Idlewild, Bethel Grove, Goodlett, Richland, and Lowrance participated in the program.
Instructors said it’s an nontraditional way to learn life skills.
The Rotary Club helped finance the program, which will be offered at the same five schools next year. | 2019-04-22T02:06:18 | https://mamsports.org/2018/05/4th-graders-learn-life-skills-golf-through-new-program/ | [
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Plaques and Tangles are the corrupted proteins found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Since working with sufferers of schizophrenia in her twenties, Lindsey has long had a heart for those with such diseases and in the track 'Kite' she wanted to engage all our compassion and understanding.
The idea seemed apt in other ways…we all spend so much energy evolving versions of ourselves until the layers just get knotted and confused and it’s only when a crisis unravels us that we re-discover who we once were and stop attaching importance to the ephemeral.
In their different ways, the songs are calls to action - to be bold and true to all you love and have faith in.
Ambient and soulful, sometimes a little crazy, these songs represent Lindsey & David's evolution to 'Suris'. | 2019-04-20T16:37:13 | https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/suris2 | [
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How do you know if someone made it big in cryptocurrency? You probably never will, given the secrecy that now surrounds the lucky few who invested early in digital currency and are now reaping the rewards. Those who are loud and proud about their crypto wealth are only flaunting it as a marketing tool to advocate for cryptocurrency, the way Peter Saddington – crypto investor / CTO of a start-up that offers auto histories of used cars, and moderator of the crypto forum The Bitcoin Pub – did when he purchased in broad daylight a 2015 Lamborghini Huracan for $200,000. He even recorded and uploaded the entire purchase on YouTube. So far, the video has been seen more than a million times.
But not everyone wants to announce their overnight wealth. The people who prefer to keep everything quiet are those who know that with great wealth comes great responsibility. That responsibility is mainly to keep all that crypto money hidden lest hackers or thieves – both online and offline – try their hand at taking the digital money crypto owners sort of didn’t work hard to have, but are now working doubly hard to hide. There are perks and problems that go along with being crypto rich. See if you’re ready to experience both.
For some reason, the be-all and end-all of crypto purchases are Lamborghinis. It is the hallmark that you’ve made it, according to the unspoken rule among crypto investors and enthusiasts. The New York Times stated that Lamborghinis are “the single acceptable way to spend money in the Ethereum cryptocurrency community.” Though true blue crypto investors prefer to hold on to their digital coins, this internal regulation does not seem to apply when the compulsion to own a Lambo takes over.
Pietro Frigero, the general manager and dealer principal at Lamborghini Newport Beach in California, attests to the power these four-wheels have over the minds and hearts of usually logical crypto investors. Frigero claims that sales of Lamborghinis increased at the same time the value of Bitcoin went to a high of $19,000. Frigero’s dealership accepts payments in Bitcoin. When the price of bitcoin fell in January this year, Frigero was surprised that three Lamborghinis were still purchased via cryptocurrency.
The possibility that a crypto owner’s life may be in danger is directly proportional to the amount of crypto wealth he or she has. This fact has prompted Ian Grigg, a cryptographer, to tweet: “Never ever ask someone how much crypto they have, or what crypto they have. Lives are now in danger.” Grigg’s statement can unfortunately be proven by a few cases where cryptocurrency owners, due to the massive wealth they incurred from investing in digital currency, were abducted and requested ransom from. Some even had their crypto wealth stolen.
For one, Pavel Lerner – the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Exmo Finance – was kidnapped and only released when he paid the $1 million ransom demanded from him. Meanwhile, an anonymous owner of ether worth $1.8 million was robbed by armed individuals.
There are many ways to keep digital coins safe and secure. One owner embedded an encrypted vault within a video file but later converted to a pocket-sized hardware wallet called the Ledger Nano S – an efficient way to keep keys hidden even when it is plugged in a computer that is internet-connected.
Another way to securely store crypto is by putting it in digital cold storage where numerous individuals would be required to access it. According to Jameson Lopp, a BitGo engineer and a victim of a swatting attack by “angry crypto fans”, paper wallets with split keys that have an algorithm or storage assets in multi-signature addresses are recommended.
A crypto owner, having heard of the threats some of those within the community experienced, admitted that he became “quite paranoid”. A day doesn’t go by where he does not think of the possibilities that could happen to him or his wealth. Some owners are taking precautionary steps to avoid being victimized. Some refuse to provide their real names or any details that would identify them publicly. One owner, Lopp, even went as far into studying hand-to-hand knife and firearm combat. Those who have high profiles in the crypto world might even have to hire their own bodyguards just to ensure they can move around securely and peacefully.
Should You Trust Steven Seagal’s Crypto Endorsement? | 2019-04-18T14:45:14 | https://www.cryptolerance.com/the-benefits-and-disadvantages-of-being-filthy-crypto-rich/ | [
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Up pretty betimes, and so there comes to me Mr. Shish, to desire my appearing for him to succeed Mr. Christopher Pett, lately dead, in his place of Master-Shipwright of Deptford and Woolwich, which I do resolve to promote what I can. So by and by to White Hall, and there to the Duke of York’s chamber, where I understand it is already resolved by the King and Duke of York that Shish shall have the place. From the Duke’s chamber Sir W. Coventry and I to walk in the Matted Gallery; and there, among other things, he tells me of the wicked design that now is at last contriving against him, to get a petition presented from people that the money they have paid to W. Coventry for their places may be repaid them back; and that this is set on by Temple and Hollis of the Parliament, and, among other mean people in it, by Captain Tatnell: and he prays me that I will use some effectual way to sift Tatnell what he do, and who puts him on in this business, which I do undertake, and will do with all my skill for his service, being troubled that he is still under this difficulty. Thence up and down Westminster by Mrs. Burroughes her mother’s shop, thinking to have seen her, but could not, and therefore back to White Hall, where great talk of the tumult at the other end of the town, about Moore-fields, among the ‘prentices, taking the liberty of these holydays to pull down bawdy-houses.1 And, Lord! to see the apprehensions which this did give to all people at Court, that presently order was given for all the soldiers, horse and foot, to be in armes! and forthwith alarmes were beat by drum and trumpet through Westminster, and all to their colours, and to horse, as if the French were coming into the town! So Creed, whom I met here, and I to Lincolne’s Inn-fields, thinking to have gone into the fields to have seen the ‘prentices; but here we found these fields full of soldiers all in a body, and my Lord Craven commanding of them, and riding up and down to give orders, like a madman. And some young men we saw brought by soldiers to the Guard at White Hall, and overheard others that stood by say, that it was only for pulling down the bawdy-houses; and none of the bystanders finding fault with them, but rather of the soldiers for hindering them. And we heard a justice of the Peace this morning say to the King, that he had been endeavouring to suppress this tumult, but could not; and that, imprisoning some [of them] in the new prison at Clerkenwell, the rest did come and break open the prison and release them; and that they do give out that they are for pulling down the bawdy- houses, which is one of the greatest grievances of the nation. To which the King made a very poor, cold, insipid answer: “Why, why do they go to them, then?” and that was all, and had no mind to go on with the discourse. Mr. Creed and I to dinner to my Lord Crew, where little discourse, there being none but us at the table, and my Lord and my Lady Jemimah, and so after dinner away, Creed and I to White Hall, expecting a Committee of Tangier, but come too late. So I to attend the Council, and by and by were called in with Lord Brouncker and Sir W. Pen to advise how to pay away a little money to most advantage to the men of the yards, to make them dispatch the ships going out, and there did make a little speech, which was well liked, and after all it was found most satisfactory to the men, and best for the king’s dispatch, that what money we had should be paid weekly to the men for their week’s work until a greater sum could be got to pay them their arrears and then discharge them. But, Lord! to see what shifts and what cares and thoughts there was employed in this matter how to do the King’s work and please the men and stop clamours would make a man think the King should not eat a bit of good meat till he has got money to pay the men, but I do not see the least print of care or thoughts in him about it at all. Having done here, I out and there met Sir Fr. Hollis, who do still tell me that, above all things in the world, he wishes he had my tongue in his mouth, meaning since my speech in Parliament. He took Lord Brouncker and me down to the guards, he and his company being upon the guards to-day; and there he did, in a handsome room to that purpose, make us drink, and did call for his bagpipes, which, with pipes of ebony, tipt with silver, he did play beyond anything of that kind that ever I heard in my life; and with great pains he must have obtained it, but with pains that the instrument do not deserve at all; for, at the best, it is mighty barbarous musick. So home and there to my chamber, to prick out my song, “It is Decreed,” intending to have it ready to give Mr. Harris on Thursday, when we meet, for him to sing, believing that he will do it more right than a woman that sings better, unless it were Knepp, which I cannot have opportunity to teach it to. This evening I come home from White Hall with Sir W. Pen, who fell in talk about his going to sea this year, and the difficulties that arise to him by it, by giving offence to the Prince, and occasioning envy to him, and many other things that make it a bad matter, at this time of want of money and necessaries, and bad and uneven counsels at home, — for him to go abroad: and did tell me how much with the King and Duke of York he had endeavoured to be excused, desiring the Prince might be satisfied in it, who hath a mind to go; but he tells me they will not excuse him, and I believe it, and truly do judge it a piece of bad fortune to W. Pen.
It was customary for the apprentices of the metropolis to avail themselves of their holidays, especially on Shrove Tuesday, to search after women of ill fame, and to confine them during the season of Lent. See a “Satyre against Separatists,” 1642.
Stand forth, Shrove Tuesday, one a’ the silenc’st bricklayers; ‘Tis in your charge to pull down bawdy-houses.
"...great talk of the tumult at the other end of the town, about Moore-fields, among the 'prentices, taking the liberty of these holydays to pull down bawdy-houses."
"Holidays and festivals were traditional occasions when the young men of early modern London indulged in carnivals of misrule. One of the most striking examples of these were the ritualized attacks on brothels by apprentices, which customarily took place on Shrove Tuesday. These rituals, which often involved quite extensive destruction to property, seem to have occurred with persistent regularity, at least in the early Stuart period, there being twenty-four known Shrove Tuesday riots in the thirty-five years between 1606 and 1641. Such activities normally received moderate handling from the authorities, and only in exceptional circumstances did the courts choose to punish the rioters with heavy fines or a period of imprisonment. Contemporaries, it seems, were familiar with, and to a certain extent tolerant of this ‘ancient administration of justice at Shrovetide’ by the apprentices, as James Harrington called it. Such feats were even acclaimed in popular literature as being a sign of the virtue of London's young men. In this context, the response of the authorities to apprentice attacks on bawdy houses that occurred in Easter week of 1668 seems excessive. Here, fifteen of the ringleaders were tried for high treason, on a rather dubious interpretation of the law, and four were eventually hanged, drawn and quartered."
Add Sam to the list of bagpipe haters (but not me, I like them).
The boys are fighting for the right not to party? Meanwhile for the Court, it's support your local bawdy house?...er civic order. One might wonder if some of milords have money sunk in a few.
"...and I believe it, and truly do judge it a piece of bad fortune to W. Pen." One can hear that little snicker at the end, Sam.
"...the wicked design that now is at last contriving against him, to get a petition presented from people that the money they have paid to W. Coventry for their places may be repaid them back..."
"Of course it's not just me, Pepys. This could crumble the very foundations of English government."
"Indeed Sir Will...Why if everyone in the government who sold a place had to pay the money back, the consequences could be severe."
"Why, it could even lead to demands for all bribes to be returned." Coventry nods.
Choking gasp... "I shall do everything in my power to prevent this wrong, Sir Will!"
The Diary entry for last Friday tells us that it was then Good Friday which means that Shrove Tuesday was in early February. Perhaps the authorities were concerned that the apprentices were trying to create another traditional day (Easter Tuesday) for partying.
"To which the King made a very poor, cold, insipid answer: “Why, why do they go to them, then?” and that was all, and had no mind to go on with the discourse."
More wisdom in those words than Sam appreciates. At what point does one take stock of personal hypocrisies? The comment implies that Charles has. Does Sam - ever?
Bagpipes ... with great pains he must have obtained it, but with pains that the instrument do not deserve at all; for, at the best, it is mighty barbarous musick.
I had to laugh at this one. I tried a bagpipe chanter, and it takes too much practice to tame the instrument, and at the end, it's still a crummy instrument. Modern instruments are so much better, like the clarinet. Still, there's a lot of people who do love the bagpipes with Amazing Grace on top. Sometimes I'll use a bagpipe voice on a synthesizer and play Highland Cathedral. They love it to pieces. A related piece is "Time To Say Goodbye" (Andre Bocelli) on an oboe voice or bagpipe.
Society has not changed much. Bawdy houses exist because of customers so blame the houses, not the customers.
As far as bagpipes go, our local police had a bagpipe-and-drum band that accompanied their mounted exhibition. It was quite the stirring sight but, alas, disbanded due to cost cutting.
I am a fan of bagpipes but appreciate a good slam against the instrument which is, admittedly, of limited but effective use. Our county sheriff's office has a group of pipers primarily for funerals but they also do weddings.
A late colleague of mine, who was a lifelong bagpiper, joked that the definition of a true gentleman is someone who knows how to play the bagpipes . . . and doesn't.
-- "meaning since my speech in Parliament."
Ahh, thanks for that clarification, Samuel. The long-awaited textual proof that you knew posterity might be reading over your shoulder!
"Hollis told you he wished he had your tongue where?...And then he took you and Brouncker to a room and made you drink?"
"Why, yes...Then he brought out his bagpipes...And...Bess..? Say, Bess?!...Where the devil is she gone off with that cleaver to?"
I am wondering if these were the outdoor Scottish bagpipes or the smaller elbow-pumped Northumbrian pipes (much more suited to indoor playing). | 2019-04-22T02:11:12 | https://www.pepysdiary.com/diary/1668/03/24/ | [
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There is a whole world of colour and design effects to choose from - we can help you stand out from the crowd. Vibrant colours will certainly brighten up your display and is perfect for spring/summer.
We love green and grey tones - these work especially well with salad display. But it is all down to personal preference and the look you are wanting to achieve from your display. We have worked on a variety of projects and have put together some amazingly unique looks.
Why not come along to our showroom and meet our Design Team? They will listen to your ideas and help you pick something that suits your brief and your budget. Book an appointment here.
As well as different colours, you can also choose from a range of designs and patterns too.
As you can see from the image on the left, we experimented with hand-painted stripping and we loved the result! We think it looks really clean and modern. There is also the option to choose different placement and combinations - so you can create something that is completely unique to you.
Another option that we experimented with was the hand-painted rustic stroke. This is done by hand and produces a strong 'rugged' line placed at the top of the product. This rustic expression gives the tableware an honest, rough feeling without taking the attention away from the food.
We think this options brings a whole new meaning to 'rustic'. No longer are you confined to brown and beige tones to achieve the rustic look, you can now experiment with different colours. We love how the rustic look is changing and revolutionising. Do not be afraid to move away from brown tones, with this bespoke service, you can experiment with different colours. You can rely on the pattern giving it the authentic, rustic look.
For this look, we went for a dark grey tone and we love the results. It works really well with any type of buffet, but again, the colour is completely up to you. Go on, be brave and experiment with something different. We are always here for guidance and advice.
Because there are so many bespoke options out there, it can sometimes be a little daunting on where to start and to see where your designs will go.
We work with Figgjo to ensure the design process runs as smoothly as possible and you know exactly what is happening and what you are getting, from start to finish.
So, how does the design process work?
It all starts with contact. You may call our office or visit our showroom and discuss a proposal with us.
We have an amazing design team who are on hand to help with ideas and guidance throughout the design process. Think you want to get started on making your own designs? Get in touch today. | 2019-04-22T12:27:56 | https://www.goodf.co.uk/inspire-me-special-decoration-i40 | [
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SELECT SENSORS COME WITH A RUBBER VALVE STEM INSTALLED. SILVER ALUMINUM, BLACK ALUMINUM, OR CHROME METAL CLAMP-IN VALVE STEMS CAN BE INSTALLED TO MATCH THE VEHICLES ORIGINAL VALVE STEM.
SELECT SENSORS COME WITH A RUBBER VALVE STEM INSTALLED. SILVER ALUMINUM, BLACK ALUMINUM OR CHROME METAL CLAMP-IN VALVE STEMS CAN BE INSTALLED TO MATCH THE VEHICLES ORIGINAL VALVE STEM. | 2019-04-18T17:18:30 | https://steelmanselecttpms.com/select-sensor | [
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How to Resize a Logo to Fit Perfectly on the Invoice Header?
In order for your firm logo to fit perfectly on the invoice header, it may need to be resized to a width of 7 inches. Follow the instructions below to exactly resize a logo to be 7 inches wide using Irfan View software.
Select the Settings link under the Account tab.
Select the Invoice Logo tab.
Select Choose File link to upload your logo image.
If you get an error message from TimeSolv warning that the logo is too wide, you will need to resize the image to exactly 7 inches wide. Note down the inches of your logo displayed in the warning message, for example ‘the logo is 8.123235 inches too wide’. You can edit this through Irfan View Software. Visit www.irfanview.com to download the software.
Click the Download link from the left panel.
Select the green ‘Download Now’ link to be redirected to CNET download.com.
Select the large green ‘Download Now’ link. Once the download is complete, install the software on your computer.
Open Irfan View Software and select the File tab from the top panel, and click on Open to edit your oversized logo image.
Under the File tab, select Save As and save your edited logo image to be uploaded again on you TimeSolv account repeating the steps above. | 2019-04-19T23:14:28 | https://help.timesolv.com/logo-size/ | [
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The Building Intelligence Group has been retained to conduct a research project on the issues and needs for operators and technicians involved with High Performance buildings.
The Building Intelligence Group has been retained to conduct a research project on the issues and needs for operators and technicians involved with High Performance buildings. This project is being funded by the National Science Foundation, and the results will be used to define the needs for future operations personnel including required tools, training, and processes.
The Group’s work involves research on issues and trends as well as conducting a series of surveys, interviews, and focus groups with building operations staff. The Building Intelligence Group has posted an online survey and are encouraging those involved with the operations of commercial buildings to participate in filling this out. The survey will run through mid-June.
Facility professionals involved with the day-to-day operations of commercial or institutional facilities are being asked to provide their input. The survey will take approximately five minutes to complete. Survey participants will be entered into a drawing for a $100 American Express gift card. The information will be used anonymously as part of the research project and will remain confidential. Please note that this survey being conducted strictly for non-commercial research purposes and will involve no solicitations of any kind. To participate in the survey, click this link. | 2019-04-21T07:04:24 | https://facilityexecutive.com/2009/05/survey-help-shape-the-future-of-building-and-facility-operations/ | [
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The Dzaygal Hiid, Dzavhan Aymag forecast for Apr 19 is 25 degrees and Sunny . There is 17 percentage chance of rain and 12 mph winds from the West-Northwest.
0am:The Dzaygal Hiid, Dzavhan Aymag forecast for Apr 19 is 28 degrees and Partly cloudy. There is 49 percentage chance of rain and 23 mph winds from the West-Northwest.
3am:The Dzaygal Hiid, Dzavhan Aymag forecast for Apr 19 is 26 degrees and Partly cloudy. There is 18 percentage chance of rain and 25 mph winds from the West-Northwest.
6am:The Dzaygal Hiid, Dzavhan Aymag forecast for Apr 19 is 28 degrees and Clear. There is 13 percentage chance of rain and 23 mph winds from the West-Northwest.
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12am:The Dzaygal Hiid, Dzavhan Aymag forecast for Apr 19 is 25 degrees and Sunny. There is 17 percentage chance of rain and 12 mph winds from the West-Northwest.
3pm:The Dzaygal Hiid, Dzavhan Aymag forecast for Apr 19 is 22 degrees and Partly cloudy. There is 20 percentage chance of rain and 4 mph winds from the West-Southwest.
6pm:The Dzaygal Hiid, Dzavhan Aymag forecast for Apr 19 is 19 degrees and Partly cloudy. There is 18 percentage chance of rain and 4 mph winds from the South-Southwest.
9pm:The Dzaygal Hiid, Dzavhan Aymag forecast for Apr 19 is 10 degrees and Partly cloudy. There is 17 percentage chance of rain and 4 mph winds from the South-Southeast.
Friday:The Dzaygal Hiid forecast for Apr 19 is 25 degrees and Sunny. There is 17 percentage chance of rain and 12 mph winds from the West-Northwest.
Saturday:The Dzaygal Hiid forecast for Apr 20 is 44 degrees and Partly cloudy. There is 39 percentage chance of rain and 8 mph winds from the West-Northwest.
Sunday:The Dzaygal Hiid forecast for Apr 21 is 47 degrees and Patchy rain possible. There is 36 percentage chance of rain and 12 mph winds from the West.
Monday:The Dzaygal Hiid forecast for Apr 22 is 44 degrees and Cloudy. There is 32 percentage chance of rain and 7 mph winds from the Northwest.
Tuesday:The Dzaygal Hiid forecast for Apr 23 is 43 degrees and Patchy rain possible. There is 37 percentage chance of rain and 3 mph winds from the North-Northeast.
Wednesday:The Dzaygal Hiid forecast for Apr 24 is 41 degrees and Patchy rain possible. There is 31 percentage chance of rain and 11 mph winds from the Northwest.
Thursday:The Dzaygal Hiid forecast for Apr 25 is 47 degrees and Partly cloudy. There is 27 percentage chance of rain and 5 mph winds from the West. | 2019-04-19T04:25:23 | http://www.weatherman.com/mn/dzavhan-aymag/dzaygal-hiid | [
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The Bornholm Birds of Prey Show presents splendid displays of fascinating birds of prey.
You can buy your tickets for the show in advance.
Ticket prices from DKK 120,- (adults) / DKK 70,- (children, 3-12 yrs) / DKK 300,- (family ticket, 2 adults, 2 children). | 2019-04-24T09:59:51 | https://bornholm.info/en/birds-of-prey-show/ | [
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Michael Janisch is an electric & double bassist, composer, bandleader, producer and record label owner originally from the USA currently based in London, England.
As a composer and bandleader Janisch has released five critically-acclaimed albums to date: The TransAtlantic Collective’s Traveling Song (co-led with Patrick Cornelius) in 2008, Purpose Built (debut solo album) in 2010, Banned in London (co-led with Aruan Ortiz) in 2013, and First Meeting: Live in London, Volume 1 (co-led with Lee Konitz, Dan Tepfer & Jeff Williams) in 2014. His debut solo album Purpose Built established his international reputation as one of the premier bassist-bandleaders-composers working in contemporary improvised music, and drew together his sure-footed bass work (both electric and acoustic), original compositions, and arranging skills along with some characteristically strong performances from a group comprised of prominent musicians from both sides of the Atlantic, including Jim Hart, Walter Smith III, Mike Moreno, Jason Palmer, Paul Booth, Aaron Goldberg, Phil Robson and Johnathan Blake. JazzTimes Magazine called it “the complete package” while Jazz Journal noted it was a “perfect blend of tradition and modernity” and was received with high critical acclaim by fans, press, musicians and fellow bassists, while making a number of ‘Best of the Year’ critics’ lists.
Purpose Built was also the impetus for the creation of Janisch’s new record label, Whirlwind Recordings which made an immediate impact on both sides of the Atlantic. Described as “the new label of the moment, releasing a diverse cross section of excellent music.” (BBC Radio 2) and “one of Europe’s busiest and most creative independent labels.” (The Irish Times), Whirlwind has been featured as a label in Jazz Journal, Downbeat, Jazz Thing and Record Collector Magazines as well as The New York City Jazz Record.
In addition to performing Michael is an adjunct Professor of Double Bass at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire and the Royal Academy of Music in London. | 2019-04-20T22:37:45 | https://www.smallslive.com/artists/2425-michael-janisch/ | [
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Hostal Celo Garden is located 250 metres from Tora Beach in Paguera. Set in gardens, it offers bright rooms with a balcony, a seasonal outdoor pool and a sun terrace. Rooms at the property feature pastel décor and dark wood furniture. Each comes with central heating, a desk and a private bathroom. Celo Garden has a buffet restaurant which serves dishes featuring regional and international flavours. There is also an indoor and poolside bar, plus several lounge areas with satellite TV. There is a small children’s playground and the area offers several hiking routes. The quiet coastal village of Camp de Mar is 2 km away and you can catch a boat to Dragonera Island from San Telmo, 15 km away. The Andratx and Santa Ponsa Golf Resorts are both within 10 minutes’ drive of Celo garden. An airport shuttle is available on prior request and Palma Airport is 30 km away. | 2019-04-21T14:16:08 | https://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/hotels/el-celo-garden/a/lod/75baa8d7-715e-46b7-8905-d78ab11d91d1/1318525 | [
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Will Longyearbyen get the northernmost brewery in the world?
Home → * News and Stories → Will Longyearbyen get the northernmost brewery in the world?
On Svalbard, sale and production of alcoholic drinks are currently regulated more strictly than in mainland Norway. Apart from bars and restaurants, alcoholic drinks are only sold by the governmental monopolist “Nordpolet” in Svalbardbutikken in Longyearbyen and there the allowance is limited for everyone. Locals have a card and tourists use their flight ticket to document purchases. Production of alcoholic drinks is completely prohibited, both for commercial purposes and for private consumption.
These regulations are now under reconsideration and it seems they might soon be history. It is four years ago that Robert Johansen contacted the Norwegian Health Department to apply for the concession for a brewery in Longyearbyen. This was not possible under given legislation, but for once, authorities were welling (after all, it was about beer!) so this turned out to start the process for a legislative amendment.
Currently the Norwegian authorities decide on the suspension of the regulations, which date partly back as far as 1929. The Departments of Health and Agriculture did already signal that a change of regulations is welcome and that no reasons are seen against it. If the legislative amendment comes, the production of alcoholic drinks will be made possible as a start. Later the quantitative limitation for the sale of alcohol may be abolished.
If everything proceeds as expected, Robert Johansen wants to offer beer “made in Longyearbyen” as soon as summer 2014. His brewery will be called Svalbard Bryggeri AS and will start with a production of ca. 100.000 liters per year. Sale of related souvenirs is also planned. There are reactions on the expected amendment in Barentsburg as well. There the Russian mining company Trust Arktikugol already applied for the concession for a brewery – which already exists since 2013 as part of the mining company.
When the brewing in Longyearbyen really starts, Svalbard Bryggeri will be the northernmost brewery in the world. Currently Mack Brewery in Tromsø claims this title and it might keep it officially as with an annual production of 100.000 liters Svalbard Bryggeri would be a microbrewery according to Norwegian law. This term describes small breweries with an annual production lower than 600.000 liters. Several mcrobreweries are currently planned in Norway, north of Tromsø, for example in Hammerfest and in the municipality of Gamvik.
The Mack Brewery faces the arising competition positively but as a big brewery it classifies itself in another category. Some years ago for financial reasons the Mack Brewery moved its beer production to Nordkjosbotn wich is located south of Tromsø. Mack nevertheless claims the title “the world´s northernmost brewery” because the company´s headquarter is still in Tromsø. | 2019-04-26T11:00:53 | https://www.spitsbergen-svalbard.com/2014/03/18/will-longyearbyen-get-northernmost-brewery-world.html | [
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In full disclosure, I must admit: Western music and storytelling? I can’t. get. enough. I call it my “cowboy complex.” I grew up in Texas and Santa Barbara’s debut of National Council for the Traditional Arts performance of Don’t Fence Me In was music to my ears. The music, the rhetoric, the Western garb, the traditional instrumentation and composition…memories of my childhood bubbled up to the surface and I was reminded of a romanticized Wild West where music was a conduit to express heartache, simple pleasures, and good ol’ odes to the land. It’s music with heart and music with history. From the beautiful fiddle and harmonies of the Quebe Sisters, to the yodeling and steel guitar of Montana native Wylie & The Wild West, to the bone chilling chants of North Bear, to the Tex-Mex tunes from the Texmaniacs, to rodeo poet Paul Zarzyski’s amusing and charming recitations, Don’t Fence Me In covered everything from the “range, ranch, reservation and roadhouse, from the valley of the Rio Grande to the Bitterroot Mountains.” This performance was a re-education and a reintroduction to a facet of American culture that is alive and kickin’ with many more stories to tell and many more songs to sing.
Attracting Santa Barbara’s adventurers, nature enthusiasts, extreme sports fans, and world travelers, the 36th annual Banff Film Festival had a little something for everyone. The Tuesday night showing played to a lively crowd where yipping and hollering were not only tolerated, but happily encouraged. The crowd awed at Ashima Shiraishi’s rock climbing prowess in Reel Rock: Origins—Obe & Ashima, laughed at an endearing group of aging skiers in Ski Bums Never Die, grieved for Hendri Coetzee’s tragic death in Kadoma, and left the theatre inspired by Josh Dueck’s courage in The Freedom Chair. The Banff Film Festival is a stunning example of the intersection of documentary film with the expansive beauty of the natural world. The festival captures the adrenaline, the allure, and the spirit of those who take delight in the earth’s mysteries and adventures. I left Arlington Theatre with the realization that there are so many places that I have yet to experience and so many stories that I have yet to hear. I think that is what makes the Banff Film Festival such a success: you leave the room with a renewed approach to understanding the world’s intoxicating and ineffable grandeur while cultivating an unshakable aspiration to immerse yourself in all that it has to offer. | 2019-04-22T07:19:40 | http://sb.city2.org/blogs/asher/archive?date=2012-03-01 | [
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It is also used by many local residents for their childrens parties and by the church for our social events.
It holds, comfortably 100 people and we have ample tables and chairs. There is also a stage, separate entrance to the hall and outside space too.
There are 5 individual lavatories, one of which is fully accessible with a wheelchair or pushchair, and includes baby changing facilities too.
We have a fully equipped kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, plenty of preparation space and a dishwasher. | 2019-04-25T21:56:28 | https://www.stfrancispw.org.uk/churchhall.htm | [
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