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Porsche Boxster 2013: Part II, advanced, enhanced, Awesome! After the most recent redesign of the Porsche Boxster (and its variant hard roof, the Cayman) in 2012, fans of the little convertible anxiously awaiting the arrival of a slightly sportier version. With the new Boxster and Cayman GTS is now done. The name GTS, which means Gran Turismo Sport, has been associated with the best performing models in the Porsche 904 Carrera GTS since 1963, a race car sold on the road alone for registration. During the 80s and 90s, the 924 GTS and 928 GTS continued the tradition of high performance cars. In 2007, the three letters are found again on a model ... Porsche Cayenne. The name has nevertheless found a certain nobility, because it was applied to the 911, then be once again tarnished the Panamera. The Boxster has much to do to restore the prestige GTS. To achieve this, the engineers in Stuttgart have made some improvements to the car active suspension system (PASM) that continually adjusts the firmness of the suspension according to the conditions set Chrono Package series and recalibration of the engine 6-cylinder boxer 3.4 liters to extract 15 more horsepower, bringing the total to 330 horsepower (340 for the Cayman). Performance will are reported, with a 0-100 km / h in 4.7 seconds makes a car with the optional PDK transmission. New versions can reach over 280 km / h. The new GTS are designed to troner at the top of their range. They must therefore be richly equipped. To do this, the Porsche will equip wheels 20 inch Carrera S inherited from standard sports seats and a leather interior enhances a few keys alcantara.

The Terraces Denarau Island is located on popular Denarau Island and is small Fijian resort that is big on service. The Terraces is an apartment resort that is conveniently situated opposite the 18 hole championship golf course. With just 41 fully furnished apartments that are serviced daily, guests are guaranteed a warm and friendly service. Spacious , modern air conditioned 1,2 & 3 bedroom apartments have great views over either the 25 metre swimming pool, the third hole of the championship Denarau Golf Course, or Nausori Highlands. The Fijian apartments feature full kitchen facilities, laundry, TV and much more and provide flexibility for the independent traveller wanting the home away from home experience. Other facilities include 25 metre lap/swimming pool, poolside cabana that serves breakfast and poolside menu. A grocery order form is also available so you can pre order your groceries prior to arrival. Apartments are spacious, modern, fully air conditioned and provide a relaxed environment with that home away from home experience. 1 Bedroom Apartment: Located on the ground floor offering views of the golf course, swimming pool and gardens. Bedding is 1 Queen Bed and a tilt away bed. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults & Children. 2 Bedroom Apartment: Located on the first floor featuring views of the pool, gardens and golf course. Bedding is 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed + 2 Single Beds plus a pullout sofabed. Maximum room capacity is 5 for Adults & Children. 3 Bedroom Apartment: Located on the first level and set over two separate levels with the kitchen and lounge are on one floor and the bedrooms on the upper level featuring views of the gardens, golf course and swimming pool. Bedding is 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Queen Beds + 2 Single Beds plus a pullout sofabed. Maximum room capacity is 7 Adults & Children. For families looking to save on dining out, guests can utilise the full kitchen facilities in their apartment and cater for themselves. Breakfast Packs and meat packs are available for order and can be delivered to individual apartments. Grocery order forms are available for pre ordering to be delivered to the room on the day of arrival. Fairway 3 Poolside Cafe: Enjoy breakfast and light snacks by the poolside throughout the day. Cardo's Restaurant: Is located at Denarau Marina and offers room service and dinner. Terraces is located adjacent to the Denarau Golf & Racquet Club. Denarau Golf & Racquet Club offers the finest facilities in the South Pacific Islands. An 18 hole Championship golf course and driving range dotted with target greens. Also features a large golf and tennis pro-shop, practice putting, chipping green, 6 manicured grass tennis courts, 4 all weather tennis courts, open-air bar, casual restaurant for lunch and dinner. The Terraces Apartment Resort offers a baby sitting service available on request. Children: 2 years and under are free of charge. Cots are available free of charge.

The 10th Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires was a Formula Libre motor race held on 31 January 1954 at the Autódromo 17 de Octubre in Buenos Aires. The race was won by Maurice Trintignant in the Ecurie Rosier Ferrari 625. Roberto Mieres in a Maserati A6GCM was second and José Froilán González and Giuseppe Farina shared another Ferrari 625 for third, Farina's car having retired earlier. Farina also qualified on pole and set fastest lap. The event was marred by the death of team owner Enrico Platé, killed when Jorge Daponte's car spun and crashed into the pit lane. Classification References Buenos Aires Grand Prix Buenos Aires Grand Prix Buenos Aires Grand Prix

Q: Notification cron in PHP for iphone Application I can send notification manually as following code. <?php // Device token: $deviceToken = 'xxxxxx'; $passphrase = 'xxxxx'; $badge = 1; // Displays alert message here: $message = 'Match Found!'; $ctx = stream_context_create(); stream_context_set_option($ctx, 'ssl', 'local_cert', '/Users/Documents/iOS_Application_Developement/new/APNSPHP/ApnsPHP-master/ck.pem'); stream_context_set_option($ctx, 'ssl', 'passphrase', $passphrase); // Open a connection to the APNS server $fp = stream_socket_client('ssl://gateway.sandbox.push.apple.com:2195', $err,$errstr, 60, STREAM_CLIENT_CONNECT|STREAM_CLIENT_PERSISTENT, $ctx); if (!$fp) exit("Failed to connect: $err $errstr" . PHP_EOL); echo 'Connected to APNS' . PHP_EOL; // Create the payload body $body['aps'] = array( 'alert' => $message, 'badge' => $badge, 'sound' => 'default' ); // Encode the payload as JSON $payload = json_encode($body); // Build the binary notification $msg = chr(0) . pack('n', 32) . pack('H*', $deviceToken) . pack('n', strlen($payload)).$payload; // Send it to the server $result = fwrite($fp, $msg, strlen($msg)); if (!$result) echo 'Message not delivered' . PHP_EOL; else echo 'Message successfully delivered' . PHP_EOL; // Close the connection to the server fclose($fp); ?> I also had a APNS PHP integration.but in that there are so many files.For my purpose only one file is useful. Now i want to run this php script when certain occurrence take place in iOS through my API. So i can write this code under some function and call that function when certain occurrence take place. So what is the best way to do it? and how can i achieve notification cron that run after every 5 minutes? Any help will be appreciated. A: create a cron entry in /etc/cron.d/ */5 * * * * root cd /path_to_your_script/ && php your_script.php >> /var/some.log &2>&1

Apple Watch: What It Does And Does Not Friday, March 13, 2015 by Bambi Brannan in News and Opinion True confession time. I'm a gadget girl and that requires me to buy Apple Watch. When I told my husband that Watch was coming home to momma, he asked if I'd considered alternatives. Pfft!, I said. But he was adamant and said everything he'd read about the new Pebble Time smartwatch made it a better choice. Uh huh. Sure. The one thing Pebble Time and Apple Watch have in common is that you cannot buy either one. Yet. What's the different between the two? Plenty. Watch Feature Wars Just between you and me, Discovery channel, that place where you go to watch Poopscicle, Alaska Marshals, Fast 'n Loud, and Amish Mafia, should create a new show called The Feature Wars. The show would pit Apple's product line against every major competitor in each segment, and customers and critics would duke it out– verbally, of course– over which product is the best. If features alone are the criteria for buying a new smartwatch, Apple Watch can hold its own, but Pebble Time might be a good challenger for those who think everything made by Apple is too expensive. Apple Watch is getting ready to ship to stores, while Pebble Time is still in the funding stage, but lets compare the two anyway. Maybe I'll get a call from Discovery Channel and we can collaborate on my The Feature Wars TV show idea. Pebble Time should go about a week or so on a battery charge vs. Apple Watch at a day or so. Winner? Pebble Time. Of course, Pebble Time isn't doing as much, but a win is a win, right? Wanna bet the Pebble watch above isn't made of the same gold material as Apple Watch Edition? Apple Watch does not play nice-nice with others. You have to have an iPhone to use it, while Pebble Time has apps aplenty that should connect and pretend to be really useful. Winner? Pebble. Pebble Watch adheres to the 22mm watchband standard so you'll be able to customize it for far less than Apple Watch. If price is an issue, Pebble wins. If not, some of Apple Watch's bands are to die for. Apple Watch has a high resolution color display while Pebble Time uses a lower resolution, lower power, color ePaper display. Not as pretty, but, you know, color and longer battery life. Winner? Tie (even though I've never seen either display; it's my list so I can do that). The problem with this exercise is that we can go on forever and a week, and nobody wins. Apple is Apple. Every competitor is different, and Pebble is just one of many that hope to carve a profitable niche in the smartphone arena where Apple is likely to own the lion's share of the profits (just as it does with Mac, iPhone, and iPad). Apple curates the entire ecosystem experience so each elegantly designed product works well with each product in Appleland. Pebble needs to differentiate itself from both Apple at the high end and the usual Samsung-like riffraff at the low end, so it needs to play well with others and cost less than Apple. Those are the rules, folks. One thing about Apple Watch to note, though. Now we know what Samsung's newest smartwatch will look like, and it won't be long before Chinese watch makers crank out Watch knock offs for $99. Let The Feature Wars begin. About Bambi Brannan I work in public relations in San Francisco, California. I truly love my Mac, my iPhone, my husband, both of my pet fish, high heels, dinner out, and chocolate. Not always in that order, of course. Read more of my articles here. The Problem With Mac Startup Apps Apple's Emotion-ometer: It's What Critics And Competitors Do Not Understand

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Q: how to make input disabled in react using bootstrap? I have 2 inputs on the form. I am using React.js and Twitter Bootstrap. The intended behavior is: When an input is typed in on either of the form input fields, another input field should not accept any input (or be disabled). I am using FormControl from Bootstrap. How should I achieve this in this React.js/Bootstrap setting? A: You have to use disabled property. You can do something like this: class MyForm extends React.Component{ constructor(){ super(); this.state = { focused: undefined, } } onFocus(id){ this.setState({ focused: id }); } onBlur(){ this.setState({ focused: undefined, }); } render(){ const { focused } = this.state; return ( <div> <FormGroup> <FormControl type="text" onFocus={() => this.onFocus(1)} onBlur={this.onBlur} disabled={focused && focused !== 1}/> <FormControl type="text" onFocus={() => this.onSecondFocus(2)} onBlur={this.onBlur} disabled={focused && focused !== 2}/> </FormGroup> </div> ); } } export default MyForm; https://codesandbox.io/s/yPBvrOvKg

US PeaceKeeper's MRAT Case is designed for a M4 or similar length carbine with collapsible stock. It was specifically designed for officers who have limited space in their vehicles. It is the same quality as the RAT cases, but has no outside pocket. The main compartment has wide elastic straps to carry two rifle magazines and removable hook and loop straps to secure carbine. A wraparound handle and padded shoulder strap allow for easy carry. It uses US PeaceKeeper metal zipper pulls allowing the case to be lockable. The MRAT weighs 2.5 lbs.

Q: Use RaspberryPi model B 1 (Broadcom BCM2835) with USB OTG as an slave ethernet I'm trying to use the Broadcom BCM2835 OTG functionality to use the RPi as a Ethernet gadget in order to establish a network connection with a host (I found this is used with RPi Zero). The OTG is supported in RPi B1 as you can see in the Broadcom BCM2835 specification. I tried to recompiled the kernel with the module: Device Drivers > USB support > OTG support CONFIG_USB_OTG: The most notable feature of USB OTG is support for a "Dual-Role" device, which can act as either a device or a host. The initial role is decided by the type of plug inserted and can be changed later when two dual role devices talk to each other. Select this only if your board has Mini-AB/Micro-AB connector. Symbol: USB_OTG [=y] Type : boolean Prompt: OTG support Location: -> Device Drivers -> USB support (USB_SUPPORT [=y]) -> Support for Host-side USB (USB [=y]) Defined at drivers/usb/core/Kconfig:44 Depends on: USB_SUPPORT [=y] && USB [=y] && PM [=y] I added the usb0 interface configuration to /etc/network/interfaces. allow-hotplug usb0 mapping hotplug script grep map usb0 iface usb0 inet static address 192.168.2.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 192.168.2.255 I added line dtoverlay=dwc2 to /boot/config.tx file. I added dwc2 and g_ether to /etc/modules. Nothing worked. The output of ifconfig usb0 is: usb0: flags=4099<UP,BROADCAST,MULTICAST> mtu 1500 inet 192.168.2.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 192.168.2.255 ether ba:b9:a5:2a:b2:04 txqueuelen 1000 (Ethernet) RX packets 0 bytes 0 (0.0 B) RX errors 0 dropped 0 overruns 0 frame 0 TX packets 0 bytes 0 (0.0 B) TX errors 0 dropped 0 overruns 0 carrier 0 collisions 0 The host doesn't recognize any USB device when plug. It's possible to use USB A as a slave? Any idea to solve it?

Baby-monitor hacker spies on and swears at sleeping 2-year-old 14 Aug 2013 36 Privacy, Security threats, Vulnerability Previous: SSCC 114 – Bitcoins and randomness, OpenX and trust, Email and privacy [PODCAST] Next: Google says people can't expect privacy when sending to Gmail A hacker took over a baby monitor in a home in the US city of Houston, Texas, to spy on a 2-year-old girl, to broadcast obscenities at the child, to swivel the camera so as to watch her shocked parents as they came in, and to then call the parents insulting names. According to ABC News, Marc Gilbert and his wife, Lauren, heard the voice of a strange man with a British or European accent coming from the bedroom of their daughter, Allyson, on 10 August. As the parents approached the room, they heard the hacker call their daughter an "effing moron." The voice also told her to "'wake up, you little sl*t." When the Gilberts entered the room, the monitor's camera swiveled toward them. The hacker then called Marc Gilbert a "stupid moron" and Lauren Gilbert a "b*tch". Marc Gilbert disconnected the monitor and tried to figure out what had happened, but he told ABC News that he couldn't, of course, see the hacker – he could only hear the voice and see that the intruder was controlling the camera. Gilbert told reporters that he believes the hacker hacked his router. The hacker also, apparently, hacked the camera, through which he could see Allyson's name on the bedroom wall above her bed. Fortunately, Allyson slept through the virtual invasion. She was born with a hearing impairment, and her cochlear implants were turned off at the time, Gilbert said, which was "something of a blessing": "If she had heard it it would have been a big problem." ABC News subsequently drove through a neighborhood with a baby monitor video receiver on the dashboard, picking up crystal-clear video feeds left and right. First they found Dominic, playing with his toes in his crib. Next they viewed 14-month old Tally, sleeping in her crib. They found a camera pointed at a bed in one neighborhood, and they viewed a woman making a bed in another. Baby monitors open the home to invasions by creeps and, potentially, burglars in this manner because they're on fixed frequencies, putting out a signal as long as the device is on. Security experts say it's best to turn the monitors off, but that seems rather counter to the purpose of having a monitor in the first place. The wireless channels used by the devices can often be picked up outside the home, as demonstrated by ABC News when it scanned neighborhoods to see what it could pick up. The vulnerability of these leaky systems was highlighted in 2009 when a US family in the state of Illinois sued the manufacturer of a baby monitor they purchased at toy retailer Toys R Us. After a month of using the monitor, a neighbor warned the family that its camera was broadcasting its signal into their home, enabling the neighbors to hear entire conversations within the nursery. Yahoo News, reporting in 2011, noted that newer baby monitors at the time featured frequency hopping technology to randomly change channels in an attempt to ensure privacy, but that older, less-secure versions were still to be found in stores. Critics have accused Gilbert of bringing the hacking on himself by leaving his router unsecured, such as this commenter on ABC Local's coverage: I'm certainly not condoning what happened, but it's not hacking if you don't bother to secure your router. It's 2013. Learn to use your equipment or hire someone who does. It's not really any different than plumbing or electric work. Gilbert responded that the router was password-protected, and the firewall was enabled. The IP camera was also password-protected, he said. Of course, devices may well be protected by passwords, but default passwords that haven't been changed are like having no password at all, as other commenters pointed out. Video baby monitors can broadcast to TVs, hand-held receivers, or even over WiFi to PCs or smartphones. That means you can keep an eye on your children from almost anywhere. Unfortunately, it also means that others can, and do. Be careful with these devices' security. That starts with changing default passwords. Those who can't figure this out should ask for help from somebody with security expertise - somebody they trust with the safety of extremely precious things. Image of baby monitor courtesy of Shutterstock. Image of Marc Gilbert, courtesy of ABC News 36 comments on "Baby-monitor hacker spies on and swears at sleeping 2-year-old" I would love to more about this subject. Would this include cameras set up in the home for security protection? There is no sound, but they have the ones that you can view from a PC or smart phone while at work or away on vacation. Can those cameras be hacked into also? And if so, how can it be set up to be less vulnerable to such attacks? In layman's terms please, if anyone knows. Yes. That is why laptops are not allowed into Security Areas. The cameras can be turned on from the net. If you have your computer in your bedroom, and if you are beautiful, you might become a video star. Annie Nonymous says: That's why I keep my camera covered — even if someone turns it on, all they're going to see is the back of a Band-Aid! 😀 If it is connected to a network, it can be broken into, but the chances of someone actively trying to break into your home network are slim to none. There's a lot left unsaid about the technical aspects of this person's network, and I suspect with good reason, such as the kind of router, if it was provided by his ISP, and what kind of security is being used (WEP, WPA, WPA2…) If the default passwords are left it's easy to figure out. Also, many wireless routers from DSL providers, at least I know AT&T does this, come with predefined passwords on a label attached to the side. I'm more than sure there's an algorithm to creating those default passwords that has already been figured out. As to how to better protect yourself, use a wireless security mechanism like WPA2-PSK (also called WPA2 Personal) with a strong passphrase. Instead of garbled characters, pick a short sentence you'll remember. WPA2 encrypts all traffic using that key so as long as you've got a hard to guess key, you should be fairly protected. Always change the default passwords for the administrator access to the router and for any password-protected, networked cameras. You can get a reasonable level of security without spending a lot of money. Lisa Vaas says: Yes. Search on Naked Security for "webcam" and you'll come up with a dismaying number of hacks. If you check out a recent one I wrote about the market for hacked webcams (yup, it exists: $1 for a webcam set up to spy on what hackers call a female "slave," $1 for 100 male slaves), you'll find a list of ways to protect yourself, gleaned from ChildNet International and the UK's Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre. The article: http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/06/21/stolen… ScottK says: Absolutely. Home security cameras are commonly left completely open to the public internet. Every now and then, someone will post to Reddit or Hacker News about a site they wrote/discovered that congregates "all" of the open cameras into one webpage. They have a handy feature that also maps these cameras to a physical location on a map, so you can browse cameras in your local area. How do you secure these? I'd recommend not installing the cameras and infrastructure yourself – have a pro do it. Once they set it up, make sure that you have to enter a username/password to view the cameras, and that the connection is over HTTPS. MCHuntley says: Actually, it is still hacking. If you don't have permission to be on the system or device, then it is hacking. Just because someone leaves their door unlocked does not give anyone the right to walk in and take something. Depends on your definition of hacking I guess. Just because someone leaves their door unlocked and you enter does not make you a thief, for example. Unauthorized entry is unauthorized entry though, whether it's to a home or to someone's electronic devices. This is different than if a neighbor was watching TV and their configuration suddenly started picking up the baby monitor signals. That said, I'd think there is some federal department that is responsible for such things; monitoring systems (baby especially, but also home, etc.) that are sold as such should not be using public broadcast methods; otherwise, the device is being sold fraudulently (it is advertised as a security device, but is actually decreasing security by broadcasting what is expected to be private). That's a little off topic here, as it seems that the device in question was "secure" but the network it was running on had been compromised. Netd says: Also keep in mind that the courts do measure blame and due diligence will definitely play a factor when all things are considered. Illegal, yes. But don't think just because it's your property that you won't get some of the blame for leaving the door wide open. Same reason some insurance companies will put you at fault if you leave your keys in your car and then it gets stolen. Marc and Lauren are friends of ours. Lauren was a bridesmaid in my wedding. This really hit close to home as we have a 2 year old and use a baby monitor, but ours isn't accessible from the Internet. The craziest thing is that they contacted their ISP (Comcast aka Comcrap) and were told that they couldn't find anything based upon their firewall's logs. They did discover that when the router was initially setup by a comcast tech, the firewall was setup to the lowest settings. Another reason to set up stuff yourself or have a trusted IT savy friend do it for you! Chuck, thanks for weighing in. Please convey my sympathies to the Gilberts. What a nasty shock it must have been for them. I agree with Marc: it's a blessing his daughter's cochlear implants were off and she didn't get frightened by this creep. lonervamp says: On a lighter note, I haven't laughed at work that much in a while, just at the thought of a baby monitor gone bad and spouting obscenities at a sleeping child, then swiveling towards the parents. Such is my humor I guess. 🙂 txpatriot says: Would you still laugh if the camera was pointed at you? QwertyGamer says: it depends what it caught me doing I suppose. But if it's like at a random moment when I'm in the shower or on the loo that's when I'd have an issue. But I do think it's funny, what lonervamp pointed out. It's like something out of Doctor Who. I just visited my aunt in Maine last week and her wireless router and modem installed by Fairpoint was configured to use WEP. The password was the Mac address of the modem. I spent an hour or so (after cleaning her computer of malware) reconfiguring the modem/router combo to use WPA2 with AES and to use an SSID that is readable and with a strong memorable passphrase. I of course wrote it all down in her book where she keeps such things but it's still better than what she had. But yes, the ISPs and the techs that the ISPs use to set up such things are doing these kinds of things very poorly. Sayville Library says: Craig M is ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! I try to teach people about Internet security, and 99% of them don't get it. Get a firewall, set it to the most secure settings, turn off your computer when you are not using it, don't send sensitive information over a wireless device, etc. Google is searching Gmail messages. And it's silly to think that the NSA will stop spying on everyone connected to the Internet after the many billions of dollars it has spent on its equipment. The Internet is simply not secure. May be funny to some and you may think it's not hacking, but to access someones system without permission is a crime (as McHuntley stated) and I hope the police are trying to find the culprit. You would think there is a limit to how far it would transmit, and assuming the culprit wasn't a radio person with a beam antenna or dish (I don't know what the frequency of baby monitors, but it's probably micro wave) to be able to pinpoint the person. So a local person, maybe a couple homes away. This should be pursued by the local PD or at least reported to the FBI. They (FBI) has more funding a people that do this sort of stuff. The only way this stuff gets handled is to report it. If they get enough reports, they will do something. The bottom line is if the door is open, don't go in, when computers are involved. Unless you like prison food and lifestyle. This guy was obviously an idiot and probably has a police record. If not now, he will have. It was an IIP-based monitor, so the attacker could be sitting in a Starbucks in Amsterdam. The FBI will only investigate if harm was caused or damages exceed a certain level. Local police likely don't have the talent or time to follow this up. They could hire a private computer forensics investigator to track things down and then report to the appropriate authorities, but this is expensive and drawn-out. In the short term, the best thing to do is to hire someone to secure the network and teach you how to maintain it yourself. This could be as easy as getting some local user group to hold a workshop for you and your friends (to defray costs). Since it uses radio waves, the F.C.C., (Federal Communications Commission), has authority here, though they usually are accompanied by a Sheriff's deputy for enforcement issues. The maximum penalty for violating FCC rules is $10,000 And/or 10 years in a Federal Penitentiary FOR EACH DAY of a violation. A typical penalty would be more like $5,000 or 10,000, which would be mire than enough to dissuade most people. So in cases of hacking or other illegal acts involving any kind of radio emissions – including interference – don't forget "Uncle Charlie". AKA "Frank Charlie and Clyde", (the FCC). Jim Hand says: I use a wireless video/audio baby monitor in my work shop as part of a cheap security system. I keep the monitor in my bedroom by my bed. Any noise or movement will trigger it and the monitor will turn on which wakes me. I have another baby monitor with only audio monitoring that I use in a tool shed. I believe they operate in the 900 MHz range. Several times the audio only one began broadcasting conversations and other activities from someone else's home. I never picked up a stray video feed, though. It did surprise me! I never listened beyond trying to see if I could ID the people so I could alert them, but it happens very infrequently. Were someone to see my feeds they'd see tools hanging against a wall and a closed door. Big fun for some I guess! This story is a bit confusing / misleading. Two different technologies appear to be mentioned here without discussion of either. Most baby monitors broadcast on the 900MHz or 2.4GHz spectrum. The news article mentions just driving around with a video monitor and picking up signals from random baby monitors. This can easily be done by anyone assuming the broadcasting camera is not using DSS / FHSS or encryption. However, the other thing mention in this story is the use of an IP cam. IP cams may share the same frequency, but the technology is completely different. IP cams need to be associated with a wireless network, and if you value privacy, you encrypt the data using the camera and router's encryption protocols. You cannot simply drive around a neighborhood and start snooping on an IP camera. This would require you to establish a network connection (join the network, get an IP address, etc) and then discover what address the IP camera is on and try to access it. If the network is encrypted using WPA2, this cannot be done within seconds. If you are not using encryption, accessing the network would be easy, but again, it cannot be done while just driving around as you will be in and out of range. The lesson here is, enable encryption and change default passwords. If you are using an older baby monitor, or one without some type of security, like DSS / FHSS, then your privacy will be compromised. This story also reminded me of the old cordless phones, which sometimes could be heard on baby monitors or a police scanner. Thank you for the details, George. I'm sorry that the story was misleading or confusing. I'll get into the hairy details next time I write up anything similar, and I'll welcome your corrections then, as I do now. Wolf_Star says: Trust no one. If you have a microphone, smartphone, camera or computer attached to the Internet, then you are vulnerable to hacking. Understand your devices and how the security works on them. If they are unsecured, put them behind a hardware firewall. If someone else set up a device for you and set your password(s), learn how to change them. The only person you can really depend on for your internet safety is YOU, and for many people, that's not saying a lot. Timelord says: Is this where the Internet must come to a halt ? Are we going to allow this to take it to the next step? As you might know it is possible to teach a child words in his/her sleep. With this contraption even via IPV6… Horrific !! That seems like a bit of an overreaction. "OMG! There's criminals using the internet! Shut it down!" Because there weren't any criminals before the internet, were there? At first, I thought this article was from theonion.com Back in the mid 1980's I bought an ICOM R-7000 receiver. I picked up a lot of things on that like the old car phones in the 150 MHz range, cordless phones and baby monitors. The baby monitors have VERY sensitive microphones. I could hear a baby making baby noises but in the background I could hear what was going on in the entire house. I could hear the mom making dinner in the kitchen and the dad watching TV in the living room. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, I was just tuning through the dial to see what was out there. I found a lot! Lessee … 1. The toddler had a hearing impairment … *and* the aids were shut off, so the hacker's words were not heard by the baby! 2. The router was password-protected, *and* the firewall was enabled … *and* the IP camera was also password-protected! And the hacker still got through! But fortunately the toddler slept through everything! How convenient! I'm not believing the parents at all. They were careless and are trying to avoid embarrassment by saying their equipment was secure. Wait. Did ABC News test the availability of RF camera feeds when this was an IP cam? I so confused. The baby monitors have both feeds. RF signals for the monitor that came with the unit and the optional IP feed in case the customer wants Internet access to the feed as well. Lock that insane imbecile in prison forever! Just think: Until recent technology, parents were able to keep tabs on their sleeping children just fine by walking to the room and checking on them. Sheesh! Is it necessary to by every techy toy that comes on the market? dolly cohoon says: "common sense" if the bedrooms were on another floor i'd want a baby monitor too , there are circumstances where a monitor is a necessity not a luxury ! never had one but i see the need for many families to have one ! every good idea has a down side 🙁 This "blame the victim" mentality by the tech community has to stop. Sure he should have secured his router — but since when does leaving my door unlocked give anyone a right to come in and steal my property? It doesn't and the same should apply with technology. Yes the homeowner was dumb for not securing his router but let's place the blame for this incident squarely where it belongs: on the intruder (hacker). Naked Security Live – Shop safe online (you know why!)

IBM announced a version of its WebSphere app server optimized for the company's zSeries mainframe systems. IBM Corp. Monday announced a version of its WebSphere application server optimized for the companys zSeries mainframe systems. WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Version 5 will become available later this week and supports the major Web services and Java standards, including the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Web Services Description Language (WSDL), Universal Description, Discovery and Integration (UDDI), Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) 1.3 and is J2EE 1.4-ready, the company said. Bob Sutor, director of WebSphere Internet infrastructure software, said, "were providing a first-class application server, fully standards based, optimized for the platform and can take full advantage of the underlying OS." Sutor said the z/OS operating system and the mainframe in general "continues to have terrific importance in the world, especially in the financial world." He said legacy CICS systems continue to support a majority of corporate and financial systems. "Many of the CICS systems are z/OS based," he said. "Those systems handle some 30 billion transactions a day." And where IBM has developed a version of its application server optimized for its mainframe platform, Sutor noted that IBM application server archrival BEA Systems Inc. offers no special version of its application server for mainframes. Meanwhile, IBM has introduced a new pricing plan that coincides with pricing for the IBM zSeries servers, where users pay based on the computing power of their machines rather than on a per processor basis. IBM also has introduced an entry-level offering based on a minimum level of Value Units. Value Units are based on the Millions of Service Units (MSUs) capacity of zSeries servers. And WebSphere actually has an internal facility that indicates how many Value Units they need. The entry-level system calls for 10 Value Units starting at $2,300 per unit. IBM also is offering volume discounts, the company said. Sutor said IBM offers similar pricing arrangements for its Host Integrator and MQ Series software. IBM also announced several autonomic, or self-healing, and self management features, including clustering, workload management and security, a system to ensure delivery of expected levels of service, and internal protections to ensure that the remains intact. As for WebSphere on zSeries, Stephen OGrady, an analyst with RedMonk LLC, a market research firm based in Hollis, N.H., said: "we think its a significant release first because there are a lot of larger enterprise customers with smaller boxes coming off lease looking to consolidate applications onto their Big Iron, and second because theres been a lot of work done around making the transition from smaller servers to the mainframe as simple as possible. The pricing, while a bit complicated for our tastes, is designed to mirror IBMs On Demand initiative and offers breaks to customers as they scale up. So they have some work yet to do in making the x86 to mainframe transition transparent, and certainly Big Iron isnt for everyone, but the transition process is getting easier and we expect customers to strongly consider the mainframe for Java-based applications in the future."

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Safeguard the Children is a program which develops and maintains a safe environment within the Church, the School, and Church / School-sponsored activities for children and young people and aims to prevent sexual abuse of minors in these settings. The Charter was revised in 2005 and reiterated the commitment to: (1) Promote Healing and Reconciliation with Victims/Survivors of Sexual Abuse of Minors, (2) Ensure Accountability of Procedures and (3) Protect the Faithful in the Future. The Charter includes a series of practical and pastoral steps to be carried out in all dioceses and parishes. The creation of a Safeguard the Children Committee is a non-optional action required of each parish, as reflected in the September 2002 letter to Pastors and Parish Leaders from His Eminence Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, Archbishop of Los Angeles. The Safeguard the Children Committee is appointed by the Pastor and must be representative of volunteer members and staff of the parish or school. Membership includes the Pastor or Associate Pastor, School Principal or Vice-Principal, the Director of Religious Education, the Youth Minister, the Confirmation Coordinator, and Pre-School Coordinator. The Safeguard the Children Committee Goals are to: (1) Collect and inform all parish personnel, committees, ministries and volunteers of the available resources for "Safeguard the Children," (2) Inform all parish groups of the Archdiocesan policies and guidelines on reporting child abuse and neglect, (3) Encourage all parish groups to educate their constituencies on all aspects of child abuse and neglect, for example identification, reporting laws, prevention and programs. To speak with the chairperson, call the Parish Center at (310) 285-5425 and leave a message for Terry Miller, chairperson. Education and Training Programs including VIRTUS "Protecting All God's Children Awareness Sessions for Adults," Children's Training, Background Checks and Fingerprinting of all who work directly with children, and Parish Audits are among the mandates of the Safeguard the Children Program. For more information on the Charter and the Safeguard the Children Program, please visit the Archdiocese of Los Angeles website.

Doctor Had To Use Cell Phone Light In Operating Room Vallarta Today Staff Previous Article Many Americans Travel to Other Countries for Medical Care Surgeon dismissed after raising concerns about Playa del Carmen hospital A doctor in Playa del Carmen shined a light on the situation at the local hospital one time too many. Óscar Hernández claims he was fired by state health authorities after raising concerns about conditions at the Playa del Carmen general hospital. The surgeon said things were so bad that he had to use the light on his cell phone to complete at least three surgical procedures because there was no electricity. But it was shining a light on the hospital's deficiencies in terms of supplies and equipment that apparently riled the Secretariat of Health. The doctor called a meeting last month in the hospital's auditorium to discuss conditions and how they might be improved. More than 150 hospital workers showed up to hear Hernández talk about electrical outages, unequal rates of pay and overworked nurses who are expected to tend to 20 patients during a shift when the limit should be six, illustrating his presentation with photos and video. Video showed an operation in progress during which there was a power outage, and anesthetic equipment that wasn't operating as a result. But an emergency power plant that should have kicked in was not functioning. Meanwhile, a patient was about to undergo a cesarean section. One of those who attended the meeting was a health official who filmed the event, after which Hernández, who had worked at the hospital for five years, was dismissed for breach of contract. The doctor has filed a complaint with the human rights commission.

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Home / Data Analytics / Independent Media / United Nations / IM | UN Budget : How Much Do Various Countries Contributes IM | UN Budget : How Much Do Various Countries Contributes IndraStra Global Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Data Analytics , Independent Media , United Nations Edit By Rakesh Dubbudu The United Nations is the foremost international organization with 193 member countries in its fold. The UN is funded by its member countries and the contribution of each member country is determined based on an assessment done every three years. The assessment takes into account the GNP, per capita income & external debt of countries for fixing the quantum of contribution. The USA contributes the most to the UN regular budget with 22% while India contributes the 25th highest with 0.666%. Image Attribute: A United Nations Humanitarian Air Service Boeing 737-500 operated by UTair The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 Member States. The mission and work of the United Nations are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter. Article 17 of the U.N. Charter specifies that the U.N. General Assembly will determine the basis for payment of the expenses of the organization. The expenses shall be borne by the Members as decided by the General Assembly. What is the basis for deciding the quantum of contribution of each member? Each member state of the UN is obligated to contribute to the UN. The contribution is calculated on the basis of scale of assessments. The Committee on Contributions is entrusted with the job of deciding the quantum of contribution. To determine the scale of assessments, the Committee on Contributions uses estimates of each member state's gross national product (GNP) and a number of adjustments, including data for external debt and for low per capita incomes. The assessment thus takes into account the country's share of the global Gross National product with discounts given for low per-capita income and the country's external debt. This is with respect to the regular budget of the UN. Similar assessments are done for other organizations of the UN including the peacekeeping operations. For deciding contribution to the peace keeping operations, adjustments are made for average per capita GNP compared to global average GNP. The General Assembly has directed that percentage shares range from a minimum of 0.001% to a maximum of 22%, and a maximum of 0.01% for those nations designated as "least developed countries." The scale of assessments is normally reviewed after every three years. The current time period of assessments is for the years 2013-2015. Who contributes the most to the regular UN budget? As expected, United States of America contributes the highest with a share of 22%. USA's GNP is approximately 27% of the total GNP of all the member countries of the UN and thus its highest share of contribution is justified. Japan contributes the second highest with 10.8%, followed by Germany (7.1%), France (5.6%) and UK (5.2%) in the top five. China contributes about 5.1% and is 6th in this list. 17 Countries contribute more than 1% each to the UN regular budget. 136 countries contribute less than 0.1% each. Image Attribute: Contribution to the UN regular budget in percentage (2013-15) / Source: Factly.in Out of the 193 countries part of the UN, the top 20 countries contribute 84.5% while the other 173 countries contribute 15.5% only. The total budget for the year 2015 is $ 2.97 billion. Image Attribute: Breakup of Contribution to the UN regular budget (2013-15) / Source: Factly.in How much does India Contribute? According to the assessment made for the years 2013-15, India has to contribute 0.666% to the UN regular budget. This puts India in the 25th place in the list of highest contributors. Based on the assessment by the contributions committee, India's contribution to the UN regular budget was fixed at 0.534% from 2009-12 and 0.666% from 2013-2015. India's contribution to the UN regular budget was 16.97 million dollars in 2012-13, 17.19 million dollars in 2013-14 and 18.07 million dollars in 2014-15. India's actual share is 19.82 million dollars in 2014-15, but is given a credit of 1.74 million dollars for the income tax exemption extended by India for the UN staff working in India. Image Attribute: India's Contribution to Regular UN budget (in $ Million) / Source: factly.in India also contributed to the other UN agencies like the UNDP, UNICEF, UNEP etc. India's contribution to UN peacekeeping operations was fixed at 0.1068% for the period 2009-12 and at 0.1332% for the period 2013-15. Rakesh Dubbudu ( A-4854-2016) , Founder of Factly.in , who has been working on issues related to Right to Information (RTI) for a decade. He is a Data/Information enthusiast & passionate about Governance/Policy issues. This article was originally published at Factly.in, licensed under Creative Commons License 4.0.

Born in Nice, Guillaume has broken several records, earning a world championship title in deep-sea freediving (-126m), Guillaume continues to explore the human limits and the unknown world of the deep-sea. He writes and creates images that combine aesthetic style and high performance, such as Free Fall, Ocean Gravity and his latest project, One Breath Around The World. Passionate and very active professional Freediver since 1989, JP participated to numerous Freediving International competitions and many World Championships with the National team of Belgium; He is also an experienced Scuba Instructor and a former competition swimmer. JP is now based in Asia since 2010, and very active in the Philippines since 2012 where he founded Freediving Planet. His business partner Suzanne Lim joined him in the adventure at the same time. He has already taught hundreds of Instructors, students and AIDA Judges from all over Asia. While a student, Jonathan first picked up freediving in Australia and is now a PADI Master Freediver Instructor. He formed the Apnea Association of Singapore, an organisation focusing and supporting the growth of freediving in Singapore. As a competitive freediver, he currently holds all six Singapore National records, four of which are currently Southeast Asian records. When not freediving, Jonathan can be found playing underwater hockey and underwater rugby. Former holder of several French records in deep-sea free diving (-68m), Gautier expresses herself through her underwater cinematography. The Reunion Island native shoots unique images in apnea, using her artistic flair and the infinite freedom of her movements. Top-side, Gautier is an author and a director. Her sensitivity explains her attraction to the world of fiction, as shown in Narcose. Michelle started freediving in 2011 and has never looked back since. An ex-competitive swimmer, triathlete, underwater rugby player, rock climber and certified rescue scuba diver, she feels that freediving is the only sport to have had such a profound effect on her personality and lifestyle. Although she enjoys the challenge of training and competition, Michelle's favourite part of freediving is spending time in the water connecting with other ocean inhabitants, which gave rise to her interest in marine conservation. She enjoys teaching and helping other people discover the joys of freediving. Oli Christen is a Freedive Instructor Trainer and the owner of Freedive Flow Indonesia. As a leading Freedive Educator, he is a contributing author of the Molchanovs Wave System, author of the AIDA Manuals and a former member of the PADI Freediver Advisory Board. Former Freediving champion Pepe Arcos is a full-time photographer and filmmaker. An award-winning, multitalented shooter, he captures unique images of ethereal calm that even the fastest scuba diver will fail to capture. Stanley Sradaputta started his diving journey in 1990 since high school, where he fell in love with the ocean and became a PADI and CMAS scuba instructor to share his passion. His freediving challenge started in 2013 when he joined his first depth competition in Bali. Unable to resist his love for deep diving, he went deeper and broke the National Record every year. Until today, he is the deepest Indonesian freediver. As an AIDA and a SSI freediving instructor, he owns a freediving school and training center, organizes depth competitions in Indonesia and continues to promote the freediving sport.

This spring, High Point University students from the School of Art and Design participated in an service learning course taught by Benita VanWinkle, assistant professor of art. The documentary photography course allowed students to work with and photograph Patriot Rovers, a non-profit service dog training facility located in High Point, North Carolina. Many military veterans across the United States suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and/or traumatic brain injury. In order to aid these veterans with stress, anxiety, seizures or physical limitations, dogs are trained all across the country as service dogs at organizations like Patriot Rovers. The students' photographs from the exhibit "Serving Soldiers, Honoring Heroes" will be showcased on the High Point University Campus, in the Norton Gallery, Norton Hall from November 6 to November 30. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Enter the number of guests. If your guest is also a Veteran, do not include them here. Please have them complete the form separately. All veterans are encouraged to park at Oak Hollow Mall (921 Eastchester Drive) in High Point. Shuttles will begin running at 7:15 a.m. from Oak Hollow Mall. All Community Member Volunteers and ROTC from A&T Volunteers are encouraged to park at Oak Hollow Mall (921 Eastchester Drive) in High Point. Shuttles will begin running at 6:30 a.m. from Oak Hollow Mall. We ask volunteers to arrive at Millis on the shuttle by 7 a.m. All Faculty/Staff/Student Volunteers are welcome to park on campus for this event. Please arrive by 7:00am to Millis Athletic Center and use the concession doors as entry (doors on left of the panther). All veterans and guests are encouraged to park at Oak Hollow Mall (921 Eastchester Drive) in High Point. Shuttles will begin running at 7:30 a.m. from Oak Hollow Mall.

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STEPHEN KING ONCE WROTE that an opening line should scream: 'Listen. Come in here. You want to know about this.' '[I]t is a little like trying to catch moonbeams in a jar.' Well, Chris Whitaker in his first novel, Tall Oaks, certainly does all that: we're gripped right from the start. From the very first page, when we experience with Jim the utter horror of a mother watching her child being abducted, we're drawn in and Whitaker builds on this, beautifully constructing his mad, mad world of small town America, a place seemingly normal at first glance, but more Arsenic and Old Lace, The Postman Only Rings Twice or Short Cuts on closer inspection. Taking us on a veritable roller coaster ride, Whitaker introduces us to a host of colourful, finely etched characters in quick succession, most initially defined by their physicality until we know more about them and the dark secrets that many hold. He moves effortlessly between extreme farce – which sometimes shouldn't work as it is so obvious, but really does in a laugh-out loud, belly ache kind of way – and utter terror and despair. The dialogue is often fast and furious, full of wise cracks and jokes that flow so naturally from the characters that it's easy to forget that Whitaker's a Brit and not a homegrown American. Motherhood and the relationships between mother and child are explored through many different characters and avenues, not least through Jess, the mother of three-year-old Harry, and this is something which the author discusses further in the piece following this review. While comparisons have been drawn between Whitaker's novel and the work of David Lynch and the Coen Brothers, for me Tall Oaks really brings to mind the wonderful Screwball Comedies of the 1930s and 1940s and the brilliant, brilliant novels of Jonathan Latimer and others of his ilk (many republished by No Exit Press). That's a true testament to Whitaker's skill as a writer, that and the fact that he effortlessly holds our attention to the very, quite shocking end. This is a brilliant first novel – entertaining, funny and also strangely charming, and I write that knowing how odd that sounds when the central thread is the abduction of a three-year child. It's actually the best thing I've read in quite a while and I, and I'm sure others, very much look forward to Chris Whitaker's next novel – and the film of Twin Oaks, if that doesn't come first. Published in paperback in September 2016. Chris Whitaker kindly joins us in The Literary Lounge. Welcome, Chris. Motherhood and maternal relationships are really important in your book, please can you tell us a bit more about 'a mother's love' in Tall Oaks? From Eva, in We Need to Talk About Kevin, to Adora, in Sharp Objects, to Michelle, in Case Histories, there have been numerous memorable literary mothers over the years, and the maternal bond is something that features heavily in Tall Oaks. Jerry lives with his overbearing, terminally ill mother. Forced to adopt the role of her carer, since his father died Jerry has very much become the centre of his mother's universe. But that's not say she's appreciative. She belittles and criticizes his every move. Whether it's his choice in clothes, his battle with his weight, or his passion for photography, she has an opinion, and it's rarely a good one. I was careful not to make Jerry too much of a victim. He definitely knows right from wrong. I wanted to show that he was aware of the way his mother treats him, but was overly keen to attribute her cruelty to the brain tumour she's suffering with. It's clear though, when he recounts his past, that she's never been the loving mother he imagines she was. Jess is the mother of abducted three-year-old Harry. She's very much a woman living on the edge, spending her days searching for her son, and her nights in the beds of strangers. Since the abduction she's moved into her mother Alison's house, and finds it increasingly difficult living under Alison's frantic scrutiny. Alison, for her part, doesn't know how best to deal with the burgeoning nightmare that each new day without her grandson brings. I did lots of research before writing about the missing child investigation. I read interviews with the parents of the missing, and tried to convey just how horrific the situation must be. Tall Oaks is set three months after the abduction, which took some of the urgency away, leaving me free to explore the relationship between Jess and Alison once the hope begins to fade. I tried to imagine what it would be like for Alison, watching her daughter self-destruct and not knowing what to do for the best. There's a part in the story where she takes down all the photographs of Harry, because she believes Jess can't cope with seeing his face every day. Jess calls on her on it and it further strains their relationship, which by this point is very much broken, with Harry's safe return seemingly the only hope of fixing it. Manny is seventeen, about to graduate from high school, and has grand plans to shake down the town of Tall Oaks. Following an unsuccessful attempt to emulate Rocky Balboa in the sport of boxing, he's now taken to dressing as a gangster, much to the despair of his long suffering mother Elena. I really enjoyed writing Manny and Elena. They have such a great relationship. Manny is fiercely protective of her, to the point where he reports every man she dates to the police! When writing from Elena's perspective I tried to imagine what is was like for her raising a son that reinvents himself every few months. Aside from how frustrating it must be, with his constant swearing, and his abundance of bravado, I wanted to show that she knows he's still just a kid struggling to find himself following his father walking out on the family. LS: Thank you, Chris, for sharing this with us. Image and text credits: Images courtesy of Emily Burns, Head of Publicity, Bonnier Zaffre, who we also thank for including us in the book blog tour. Book quotation text: Copyright © 2016 by Chris Whitaker. Stephen King, from 'Why Stephen King Spends Months And Even Years Writing Opening Sentences', The Atlantic, 23 July 2013. Also of interest: 'Antonia Hayes' Relativity – when good people do bad things'; 'A.D. Miller's The Faithful Couple – a tale of friendship, rivalry and regret'; 'An Alaskan Epic – Rosamund Lupton's The Quality of Silence'; 'The beauty of Sara Taylor's The Shore, a breathtaking debut', '"Amethyst and flowers on the table", the beauty of Sufjan Stevens' Carrie and Lowell, a review'. This review is © 2016 by The Literary Shed. All opinions are our own. All rights are reserved. We welcome your feedback and comments, so please do contact us or fill in the form below. If you wish to reproduce this piece, please do request permission. Thank you so much.

We take adventure vacations. We have enjoyed several with our kids. We did a long weekend in Madrid last year visiting the Prado, Renia Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza. This year we will be visiting the UK to visit historic Methodist sites and then on to France where our daughter is part of the App State team competing in the Solar Decathlon Europe. I have been in communication with representatives of each location and they have been very helpful. We are excited about our trip and the chance to learn more about John Wesley and the Methodist movement.

Who Is The Huntress? Buying Huntress Comics The Best of the Huntress: Wonder Woman #290 Review Title: Wonder Woman #290 Story: Death Atop Its High Tower Calls! Characters: Huntress (Helena Wayne), Charlie Bullock, Arthur Cranston, Edgar Stenville Creators: Paul Levitz (writer), Joe Staton (artist) Available In: Print | Digital Summary: Following his capture of the Huntress, the Crime Lord provides further details of his plan. The first is the most obvious: he plans to kill her. However, he also knows who the Huntress' allies are and knows what she is capable of doing. Rather than risk losing to her in a fight to the death, the Crime Lord secures his 'final victory' against the Huntress by using Alfred Beagle's life as his insurance against his own death, effectively making the fight personal to the heroine. With Alfred's life on the line, the Crime Lord offers Helena Wayne an ultimatum: if she dies in the fight, Alfred will live. If the Huntress succeeds in killing the Crime Lord, then Alfred will die. This ultimatum succeeds in shaking Helena, but it doesn't stop her from putting up a fight. Though battered, bruised, and injured, Helena gives it her all until gravity works in her favour, and the Crime Lord falls to his death when he attempts to deliver the final blow. Though her own life is spared, Helena still has to race against the clock to save one more life in another town: in this case, the life of her family's butler. The thought of that alone terrifies the heroine. While Helena concerns herself with defeating the Crime Lord and preventing the death of a family member, her partners at Cranston, Grayson, and Wayne grow worried about her absence, though not for the reasons we would think they'd be concerned. Also inside the offices of Cranston, Grayson, and Wayne is Charlie Bullock who pulls up the firm's file on the Huntress, implying he may know that a connection between the heroine and his colleague, Helena Wayne, exists. Review: This is a very defining story arc for the Huntress, precisely because of the very personal nature of it. This is the first time that a villain discovers her true identity and uses the life of someone she is close to as collateral. It is also the first time that Helena realises how often she underestimates the danger threshold of the criminals she encounters, especially in this case since she never bothered to assess what a crime lord like Edgar Stenville was capable of doing. A man who appeared to be nothing more than a petty, cowardly criminal turned out to be the most calculating, most dangerous villain Helena has encountered thus far. While the bulk of this chapter is Stenville and Helena fighting to the death, the fight itself and subsequent denouement are the least interesting aspects of the story. What is interesting is how the element of surprise was used against Helena and how Stenville in particular orchestrated the deadly match in a very calculating way that shook Helena. Before, Helena never had to consider the possibility of a villain ever getting the upper hand on her because she learnt so much of her villains' profiles from her own parents. In the case of Bruce Wayne, he either fought them alone as Batman (as in the case with the Joker), or he encountered them with the Justice Society (as in the case with the Thinker and Solomon Grundy). In the case of Selina Kyle, they worked for her as Catwoman (as in the case with Lionmane and Silky Cernak). As it was, Helena was very confident she could take on any of Earth-2's villains because most of the high profile ones already had an established history, and even got to work alongside heroes (like the Justice Society) who already had experience fighting them. As such, Helena could easily defeat them by studying their MOs and using this knowledge to her advantage. Prior to Stenville, she has never had a villain that she didn't already know how to defeat, which made Stenville her first genuine villain, which posed a very different challenge to Helena. Helena's challenge in this story is two-fold. Contrary to what she was used to, Helena found herself not knowing right away how to defeat a villain like Stenville and she didn't have time to figure him out either because another person's life was in the balance. She was also burdened with needing to keep herself alive and figuring out a way to defeat Stenville without compromising the life of an innocent man. There was no easy way out of this conundrum, which understandably left Helena emotionally compromised. She didn't know what to do, she only did what she could do in this situation, which was kill or be killed. Helena knew that even if she allowed Stenville to kill her in order to spare Alfred's life, there was no guarantee that he would actually keep his word, potentially resulting in two deaths instead of one. While Helena would've preferred throwing Stenville's ass in jail, she also knew that doing so wasn't realistically feasible as he had instructed his henchmen to kill Alfred by midnight if they didn't hear from him. This meant that even if Helena had succeeded in disabling Stenville somehow and getting him to a police station, by the time she had finished doing that, it may have already been too late to save Alfred, which is not a death she could live with. This really left Helena with only one option, which was to kill Stenville and haul ass as quickly as possible to the town Alfred was being kept in to try to save him. In many ways, this story arc addresses the question of whether or not heroes should kill and whether or not there are story situations that justify it. Although the Comics Code of Authority prohibited any depiction of heroes murdering their foes at the time of this story's publication, resulting in authors needing to 'find a way around it,' it is nonetheless a legitimate question. Had this same story been published today, the outcome of the fight between Stenville and Helena may have played out differently and I don't think it would've been out of character for Helena to make an exception in this case. As previously addressed, Helena was emotionally compromised with the knowledge that if Stenville had his way, a family member of hers would die. With that emotional compromise, it also meant that Helena would not have been able to think anything through as she normally would in most situations because she was completely unprepared for an ultimatum of this magnitude. She never counted on something like this ever happening to her at all. Given all the complex emotions she was experiencing, she could only react in this situation, even if the decision she ultimately made wasn't the right one or the one she would've preferred. At best, she did consider allowing Stenville to kill her, but even she was incapable of doing that she since she equally values her own life. Though Helena was able to get out of this fight alive and without having to kill her opponent through dumb luck, the question of whether or not Helena is willing to cross the line to save the life of someone close to her is still not over as the next instalment of this story arc will show. 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Kaori's poiont of view: Akimitsu will stay with me forever...right? Ryo's point of view:No matter what I do I can't get Kaori-chan out of my head!! I noticed it. Any person on the planet would notice it. Ani was head over heels in love with Akimitsu. Well, everyone but Akimitsu knew this. She giggled at his every sentence and blushed bright red if he even merely looked at her-All of the signs of flirting plain as day and Akimitsu was as oblivious as ever! It's not that I was annoyed at this, in fact, I was glad. I couldn't bear it if I was no longer the object of Akimitsu's affection. She bit her lip and began blushing deeper. She was going to ask it-I just knew it. "Ummm…..Akimitsu-san will you go out with me?" She asked and my heart sunk to the lowest depths of my stomach. Akimitsu stopped and merely stood for a moment. Then, he turned around and held me close to him with a serious, yet apologetic expression on his face. "I'm sorry Ani-san, but, my heart already belongs to someone and I wouldn't dream of ever leaving her." Looking flushed-from embarrassment instead of affection-she mumbled an apology and quickly left. No doubt Ani was mad at me and hopefully she'd get over it. Just then I felt a small flicker of heat-almost like an electric shock. I glanced up at Akimitsu and saw that he was disappearing! "Akimitsu, what's going on? What's wrong?!" I asked, but I couldn't make out what he was saying. His voice, sent, and presence were disappearing. Then, he was gone and my hands held nothing but air. I was going insane! Was I only dreaming about Akimitsu? No, there was no way that was a dream! I couldn't focus on school work and I seldom felt like eating. I was love sick-the worst kind of ailment a woman could ever go through. Often, I'd remembered our first kiss, how he'd protected me and cared about me, and I remembered our first meeting. That's it! The place I ran away to-the place I saw him must be some sort of portal. Forgetting completely about everything else, I raced from my apartment to the woodland area where he and I first got acquainted. I ran all around the woods, but it was to no avail. "Akimitsu!! Akimitsu, where are you?!!" I'd yell, but no one answered. Tears filled my eyes. Feeling utterly frustrated, I punched a nearby pine tree, resulting in a slight surge of pain and reddened knuckles, but who cares? Akimitsu was gone and I had an un-fillable hole inside of me. I fell to my knees and cried tears of sorrow and anger. School days went by slowly. I became reclusive and seldom talked to even my closest friends. As a result, everyone kept a safe distance from me-even Ani. After school was done with, I dragged my feet along the pavement, my eyes staring at the ground beneath me and my mind full of memories and unanswered questions. I had stayed after for tutorials today, so it was pretty late. A group of men were loitering next to an alley and they seemed to be looking right at me! In order to avoid trouble, I quickened my pace, only to be followed by the men. I walked faster, but they followed me still and eventually had me within their little circle. "Hey, she's pretty good looking." One of the five men stated. They then got a mischievous gleam in their eyes and their mouths twisted into a dark smirk. In a matter of moments they had me penned to the wall and were getting ready to do God knows what. I struggled as best as I could, but it was to no avail. I was about ready to lose hope when the two men holding me by my hip were knocked down to the hard, concrete bellow. A deluge of happiness ran through me and I quickly looked up, expecting to see the boy I thought was gone forever, but became astonished when I met the face of Ryo-The same person who tried to kill me! He had beaten the remaining three with such ease it only made me feel weaker. I tried to swallow the dry air that had built up in my throat-Creating a sort of blockade so I'd be unable to speak with him. I gulped it down forcibly. "Ryo, why did you help me?" For a moment he just stood there, his eyes seemingly far away. Then he tore at his hair and rushed up to me, holding me tightly by my arms. "Kaori-chan, I am so confused! I don't know why…I just can't get you out of my mind! I've never forgiven myself for that act of attempted murder and I never shall! I just hope that you'll forgive me Kaori-chan…I still love you and no matter how much I've changed, that never will. © Copyright 2019 neji chan. All rights reserved. Great chapter! Full of mushy goodness that's super sweet! Tehe he. Thanks. ^_^ And as for Akimitsu....You'll see!! i'd still go for akimitsu! hehe kimonomimi pairs are sweet!

The Good Doctor - Potluck - Review: Get High With Revelations Posted by Raquel at April 12, 2022 0 Comments Reviews RM The Good Doctor We´re here for another week! The Good Doctor 5x14 "Potluck" is the episode where the show tries to be what it isn't and that's not necessarily a bad thing…but it's not necessarily a good thing either. Time for a review! The Good Doctor 5x14 "Potluck" faces Glassy and Shaun for the first time. Until this moment, both were on different sides of the hospital but when they have to work together, the problems begin. In reality, it's all about the tension caused by the situation in which the hospital finds itself….and the way neither of them puts themselves in the other's shoes. Shaun fails to put himself in Glassy's shoes at the time and see things from his point of view, and Glassy also fails to understand that Shaun is trying to help in the only way he knows how. Jordan is the queen who finds the key here. Shaun learned to be a doctor thanks to Glassy and he´s just trying to return the favor, helping him in any way he can… even if he messes up the way he does it, he doesn't know how to do it. And, even though I suffer when father and son fight, I like that the show digs deeper into their dynamic. They always make me smile. Apart from Glassy and Shaun, what The Good Doctor 5×14 "Potluck" starred in was fear. Asher and his boyfriend took a big step forward in their relationship, they both felt it was time to define their relationship but they were both afraid that the other would reject them. Asher was afraid of scaring him away when he called him "boyfriend" for the first time and his boyfriend (I never tire of saying it) was afraid that his past would end up driving them apart. What they were both afraid of was opening up to each other, risking being vulnerable because that meant exposing themselves to pain…but who doesn't risk, doesn't win and I'm proud of both of them for risking everything and admitting how they felt, waiting for the other to hold their hand…and that is just what happens. I'm excited about this ship! Another ship that doesn´t get rid of fear is Morgan and Park. They're living together and that's a huge step but it feels so…easy, so natural…it's scary. It feels like they were made to share a life. And that abrupt change overwhelms them and makes them feel dizzy. It's like they've been stuck and all of a sudden they're taking all the steps together. Somehow it feels right but they're scared of how right it feels. They both love each other and are so scared that something will go wrong…that they prefer to keep to themselves some important things that should be said, just to know how the other feels. They both feel good about moving forward in their relationship but both feel they need to stop. So maybe Park doesn't remember what he said… Morgan is clearly disappointed with that and, frankly, so am I. I'm sure this thing will come back later in The Good Doctor and can´t wait! However, the problem for Lim and Andrews was not fear. Both said things that they felt and others that they did not and some were true. But beyond that, the thing with them is that they're both broken. They both lost the love of their lives and have been missing ever since. Until now, they had not recognized the emptiness they feel (they avoided the trauma) and what they did is a big step because they can work on healing from there, helping each other. After all, that is what they are friends for. That emptiness is not going to disappear from one moment to the next, but counting on each other will help it to do so. That said, The Good Doctor 5x14 "Potluck" is the complete opposite of what I want to see when I tune in to this show. The episode is hilarious but when I want to watch comedy I don't tune in to this series. I tune in to The Good Doctor when I want to see a show that unintentionally touches my heart, and moves me to tears because of the personal stories of the patients that are reflected in all the other characters. Let me clarify something: did I like the emotional conclusions of the characters? Yes. Did I like the way the show came to it? Not at all. I rolled my eyes a few times during this episode and there is also little to say about the emotional conflicts in this episode and neither of those things is typical of this show. The episode is momentous for the characters and feels the complete opposite of that. It's okay for a show to get out of their comfort zone (I love when they do that) but it's not okay for a show to pretend to be something it's not. I said what I said. This is where our The Good Doctor review ends. We will be back next week with a new one. Stay tuned! Agree? Disagree? Don't hesitate to share it with us in the comments below! The Good Doctor airs Mondays 10/9c on ABC.

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Sokkia Co., Ltd es una empresa japonesa ubicada en Atsugi, que fabrica instrumentos ópticos y electrónicos de medición para topografía, construcción y metrología. Fue fundada como Sokkisha en 1920 en Japón, y establecida oficialmente en Kanagawa en 1943. En 2008 Sokkia fue adquirida por su competidor Topcon, sin embargo actualmente ambas compañías se mantienen como marcas separadas. Los productos que cuenta en su producción incluyen: Topografía Receptores GNSS, estaciones totales, niveles ópticos, niveles digitales, software de escritorio para topografía. Construcción Niveles laser rotatorios, láseres de alineación, sensores de control de maquinaria, niveles, teodolitos, estaciones totales. Metrología Teodolitos industriales, software CAD tridimensional, dianas magnéticas, y desarrollo de aplicaciones especializadas para especialistas alemanas de la industria. Véase también Estación Total EDM Enlaces externos Sitio oficial Empresas de Japón Empresas fundadas en 1943 Geomática Topografía

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Collaboration with the state vital statistics office is necessary, because death statistics serve as the beginning point for case identification. The first task in pregnancy mortality surveillance is comprehensively identifying pregnancy-associated deaths. Typically, pregnancy-associated deaths are identified by a state's Office of Vital Records (the official name of this office varies by state). Vital records (birth and death certificates) are the primary sources for identifying pregnancy-associated deaths. In 2003, the CDC National Center for Health Statistics released revised standards for live birth, death, and fetal death certificates. The revision of the standard death certificate included a set of pregnancy-status checkboxes with five options: Not pregnant within the past year, pregnant at time of death, not pregnant but pregnant within 42 days of death, not pregnant but pregnant between 43 days and one year before death, and unknown. Vital records offices use the options selected by death registrars on death certificates. From there, death registrars identify potential pregnancy-associated deaths for review by the committee. States are in various stages of implementation of the pregnancy checkboxes. Additionally, some jurisdictions have reported inaccurate use of the checkboxes among death registrars. Therefore, maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) are encouraged to partner with their Office of Vital Records to use additional means of identifying pregnancy-associated deaths to ensure no deaths are missed. Vital records offices, along with maternal and child health epidemiologists, can link death certificates of reproductive-aged women with other vital records, such as birth certificates and fetal death certificates. These records are linked by common information that is found on both the death certificate of the woman and the birth certificate of the baby (e.g. the name on the death certificate for the reproductive-aged woman and the name of the mother on an infant birth certificate that was registered within one year of the woman's death). Vital records offices or epidemiologists can maintain an ongoing linked dataset through computerized databases. This method is perhaps the highest quality method for identifying deaths of women during the childbirth hospitalization or in the year after having a live birth or fetal death. In addition to identifying maternal deaths through vital records, MMRCs may use additional methods for case identification. In smaller states, MMRC staff can identify potential cases through newspaper obituaries or news reports. Based on legislation or statutory authority in some states, some MMRCs have relationships with hospitals and medical providers to support mandatory or voluntary reporting of deaths that take place in maternity units. In these states, the death is reported directly to the MMRC coordinator at a state health department. Additionally, MMRCs may have relationships in place with professionals responsible for investigating and certifying deaths (e.g. medical examiners, the state Medical Examiner's Office, coroners, etc.). These relationships facilitate direct reporting to the MMRC when those professionals receive cases of pregnant women or women who were pregnant within the past year.

Q: equivalent to $A \to (C \leftrightarrow D)$ I am somewhat confused while reading a paper. Are these two statements equivalent? * *$ A \wedge B \to (C \leftrightarrow D)$ *$ [(A \wedge B \wedge C) \to D] \land [(A \wedge B \wedge D) \to C]$ I think you need both statements to be equivalent to the first one. I have not worked it out on paper. I took a confusing theorem from the chapter on integration in an analysis textbook. The parts of the theorem were substituted for letters. This could be simplified. Are these two statement equivalent? * *$A \to (C \leftrightarrow D)$ *$[(A \wedge C) \to D] \wedge [(A \wedge D) \to C]$ Are there common exm A: First note that $p\implies q \equiv \neg p \lor q$. The first expression is thus $$ \begin{align} A\land B \implies (C\iff D) &\equiv \neg (A\land B) \lor (C\iff D) \\ &\equiv \neg (A\land B) \lor ((C\implies D) \land (D\implies C)) \\ &\equiv ( \neg (A\land B) \lor (C\implies D) ) \land ( \neg (A\land B) \lor (D\implies C) ) \\ &\equiv ( \neg (A\land B) \lor (\neg C \lor D) ) \land ( \neg (A\land B) \lor (\neg D\lor C) ) \\ &\equiv ( \neg A\lor \neg B) \lor (\neg C \lor D) ) \land ( ( \neg A\lor \neg B) \lor (\neg D\lor C) ) \\ &\equiv ( \neg A\lor \neg B \lor \neg C ) \lor D ) \land ( ( \neg A\lor \neg B \lor \neg D)\lor C ) \\ &\equiv (\neg (A\land B \land C ) \lor D ) \land (\neg (A\land B \land D ) \lor C ) \\ &\equiv ((A\land B \land C ) \implies D ) \land ((A\land B \land D ) \implies C ) \end{align} $$ where we made heavy use of the De Morgan Law, i.e. $\neg (A\land B) \equiv \neg A \lor \neg B$. A: Verbally (if it helps): * *suppose the first statement (third bullet) is true. If $A$ and $C$ are true then $C$ and $C\leftrightarrow D$ are true, so $D$ is true. Similarly, if $A$ and $D$ are true then $C$ is true. So the second statement is true. *conversely, suppose the second statement is true. Suppose $A$ is true. Then if $C$ is true, $A\wedge C$ is true so $D$ is true, that is, $C\to D$ is true; likewise, if $D$ is true then $C$ is true. This shows that if $A$ is true then $C\leftrightarrow D$ is true, so the first statement is true. A: In algebra, we know that in a Unique Factorization Domain (in general, this holds for GCD domains), an element being prime is equivalent to one being irreducible (in integral domains, every prime is irreducible, but the converse requires GCD domains). Working in a ring $R$ and fixing an element $x$ in $R$, let $A$ be the statement that $R$ is a UFD, $C$ be the statement that $x$ is prime, and $D$ be the statement that $x$ is irreducible. The first propositional form is what I already stated. Similarly, if $R$ is a UFD and $x\in R$ is prime, then $x$ is irreducible, and if $R$ is a UFD and $x\in R$ is irreducible, then $x$ is prime. You can prove the first implies the second by assuming the first, then proving each part of the conjunction: you first assume $A$ and $C$ and prove $D$, then assume $A$ and $D$ and prove $C$. To prove the second implies the first, you assume the second statement, then assume $A$ and $C$ and prove $D$, then assume $A$ and $\neg C$ and prove $\neg D$ (which is equivalent to assuming $A$ and $D$ and proving $C$). A: $\newcommand{\tofrom}{\leftrightarrow}$ Yes, there is an equivalence between the statements.   We argue by natural deduction that: * *$A\to (C\tofrom D)$ If A, then C is equivalent to D. Case 1: Assuming A and C, then we conclude D. Case 2: Assuming A and D, then we conclude C. So if A and C, then D; and if A and D, then C. *$\big((A\wedge C)\to D\big)\wedge\big(A\wedge D)\to C\big)$ If A and C, then D; and if A and D, then C Assuming A we conclude: If C, then D; and if D, then C. Hence: If A, then C is equivalent to D.

Our students are always extremely excited about this evening visit, as it gives them the opportunity to introduce their "linked" senior to their parent. This visit also allows all of us at Linking Generations to recognize how much each student is an integral part of Linking Generation's success, and this family visit also give us the opportunity to show our pride in the students. Our recent Family Meet and Greet at Country Cottage Retirement Residence was held Monday February 28, 2017. Linking Generations was honoured to have Marla Mauricio from Telus Community Foundation attend this special visit.

Disgraced detective involved in delayed filing of rape case Cali Bagby Fri Mar 10th, 2017 7:41am Jose Cruz Churape-Martinez, 26, of Friday Harbor, is charged with rape of a child sometime between Nov. 1 through 30 of 2014. His arraignment is set for March 17. On Dec. 28, 2016, a minor and her parents came to the sheriff's office with a complaint that a 2015 rape case had not been sent to the San Juan County Prosecutor's Office. Sheriff Ron Krebs asked a deputy to investigate the case. The deputy found three recorded interviews; two from the victim, and one from the alleged suspect. According to the San Juan County Prosecutor's office, the former SJC Detective Stephen Parker initially investigated this case and it remains unclear whether it was reported to the prosecutor's office. Parker is no longer working as a detective. An independent investigation into Parker, earlier this year, alleged that he had sex with a crime victim (not related to the case below), showed disrespectful conduct toward her, used aliases to hide communication with her and shared details of other cases. Teresa Zueger, senior criminal deputy prosecuting attorney who came to San Juan in 2016, said there was a note from Parker that said he had discussed the case with a prosecutor, but the prosecutor's office could not find any files regarding the case. "We keep paperwork even on cases we decline," said Zuegar, who questioned why there were no case files to be found. When the case was reinvestigated by the sheriff's office, Zuegar said they decided to press charges mainly based on the ages of the victim, 15, and the accused, 22. The victim was interviewed by Parker on Dec. 2 and Dec. 30, 2015. The following was recorded in those interviews: The victim went to Martinez's residence in November of 2014. She was offered a beer by Martinez and, although she had drank beer before, she feel asleep after drinking a small amount. When she awoke, she recalled, the rape occurred. She stated that she was groggy and had trouble moving. In the recorded interview with Martinez in 2016, he admitted to having consensual sex with the victim. On Jan. 4, 2017, the deputy interviewed a friend of the victim who said that the first time she went to Martinez's residence with the victim, she passed out on the floor. The next day, the victim said Martinez tried to talk her into having sex with her, according to the friend. The second time they went to the residence, the friend again fell sleep. She claimed that a few days later the victim admitted to having consensual sexual relations with Martinez that night. On Jan. 19, 2017, the deputy received a report that Martinez was harassing the victim's family. Martinez, who is now living in Bellingham, denied the harassment allegations. He was again asked about the sexual relationship with the minor and he admitted to having consensual sex. At the time of the incident the victim was 15 and he was 22. Rape of a child in the third degree occurs when sexual intercourse happens between a person at least 48 months older than a minor who is at least 14 years of age but less that 16 years of age and is not married or in a domestic partnership with the accused.

Marillion - Marbles Marbles is Marillion's thirteenth album. Like 2001's Anoraknophobia, it was financed by a pre-order campaign but this time it was the promotion and publicity of the album rather than the recording. The pre-order was released on 27th April with the retail single compact disc version released on 3rd May 2004. While it is not a concept album, there are four short songs that share the same theme. The album opens with the throbbing bass and sound effects of "The Invisible Man". It is just under fourteen minutes long and features Steve Hogarth playing a hammered dulcimer and some superb bass playing from Pete. The lyrics are introspective and are about feeling like a ghost to a past romantic partner. Listen closely to the mention of five major European cities and the cars not swerving as he is stood in the middle of the road. Powerful lyrics matched by equally powerful music and one of the highlights on the album. "Marbles I" is a very short song and the first of the four Marbles pieces that link together (all of which are around two minutes long). The lyrics of the four pieces are about metaphorically losing your marbles. "Genie" starts softly with a guitar arpeggio and simple drumbeat. There is plenty of tasteful guitar parts plus some very nice organ sounds. After about two minutes, the band let loose and things get a bit heavier but no less beautiful with a wonderful guitar solo from Steve Rothery. "Fantastic Place" is another slow ballad style song. Starting with what sounds like electric piano and h almost whispering the vocals. It is another song with a simple drumbeat in the chorus that fits the song perfectly. There is another wonderful guitar solo towards the end of the song. "The Only Unforgivable Thing" opens with a forty second church organ piece played by Mark. It then slowly builds up throughout the song with reverb heavy drums with lots of snare drum rolls and some pinched harmonics on guitar. It is quite a slow song and extremely beautiful. "Marbles II" is the second of the Marbles pieces. This piece is about regressing to childhood and how playing marbles brought admiration of fame. "Ocean Cloud" is the longest song on the album at eighteen minutes. It is the story of Don Allum who was an oarsman and the first person to row across the Atlantic in both directions. In 1986 and 1987, he sailed solo across the Atlantic from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean island of Nevis and then returning from Newfoundland to County Mayo in Ireland. It is one of Marillion's songs that sound incredible live with the visuals, lights and lasers but also sounds fantastic at home with the volume turned up and is not a song that needs a deep analysis but just needs to be enjoyed. One of the other highlights of the album. "Marbles III" starts with a high octave piano riff and mid-octave synth pad. It is the third of the Marbles pieces and probably the best of the four with lyrics about using marbles as tennis balls and breaking windows. "The Damage" is a hard rocking song with a Beatles influenced piano riff throughout. While not one of the best songs on the album, it shows the diversity of the band. Listen out for Pete's funky bass playing apart half-way through and a short lyrical section from 'Genie'. "Don't Hurt Yourself" is a mid-tempo song driven by acoustic and slide guitar and is another song influenced by the Beatles. Like many of Marillion's lyrics, there is a lot of positivity in the song and that however bad things get, never give up. "You're Gone" was released as a single. While it didn't get much airplay anywhere, it still manged to get to number seven in the UK charts and number eight in the Netherlands. It starts with programmed drums and throughout the song Steve Rothery plays an ebow on his guitar in order to get a high amount of sustain on the lead guitar. "Angelina" is an eight-minute song about a late-night radio personality who insomniacs appreciate. It is one of the slower songs on the album and is meant to evoke a relaxed feel with lots of synth pads and very subtle bass and drumming. The guitar solo may not be technical but fits the song perfectly. "Drilling Holes" may be the weakest song on the album but it is fun and funky and quite funny lyrically. "Marbles IV" is the fourth and last of the Marbles pieces. It is the shortest song on the album and goes back to the first piece about losing your marbles. "Neverland" opens with a simple piano line intro before changing to synth strings for the verses. The guitar playing soars on this but the whole band are on fine form. Lyrically it is inspired by the story of Peter Pan but is more of a love song than a story. It is probably my favourite song on the album and one that the band play live quite often but never gets boring. The ninety-nine minutes double album version of Marbles is possibly one of the finest progressive rock albums ever made. It is not known how many copies the album has sold but it is not the number of sales that matters but what the music means to both the band and its fans (a Dutch friend of mine even named his accommodation after it). It is the best album Marillion have ever made and I would probably call it their masterpiece.

This is the second in my Make + Review series. Stitch at Home by Mandy Shaw has such a pretty collection of designs, and a wide range of projects – a garden kneeler, dog bed, Christmas decorations, even a teepee for the garden. There are masses of applique designs in the book and you could make them as they are, or use the ideas for other projects. The patchwork quilt has twelve applique picture blocks which could all be used individually on smaller items or cards. I used part of Mandy's sewing machine cover design to make a birthday card for Sue, my favourite fabric buying enabler. The little scissor charm is from Etsy here. Next, a bandanna for Hetty. A very simple pattern, but so nicely designed. It's double sided, and slides onto her collar – which I much prefer to tying something round her neck. I made this version larger than the pattern size as her Christmas bandanna got a little lost in all that fur. She doesn't seem to notice it at all. And this is my first entry in the Crazy Dog Lady Sewing challenge #crazydogladysewing. The next project on my list to try (when I have time!) is this sampler. I love embroidery samplers, and this design is so pretty. So, it's a great book! Masses of ideas to try, and so it's one to turn to again and again.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to direct and manage the team of tax managers, senior associates and associates in a fast-paced and tax technically challenging work environment. Our company consults with some of the largest and smallest clients in the world on technical accounting and tax matters. This position reports directly to the Partner-in-Charge of Tax and will require an in-depth knowledge of corporate global and U.S. planning, tax accounting ("ASC 740"), and compliance. The individual in this position should have a proven record of building successful tax teams and working closely with executive and operational leadership both within the company. Assist in the Review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions including current and deferred tax analysis in accordance with ASC 740 for multiple clients. Have a deep knowledge base in tax accounting theory and tax compliance rules. Review stand-alone and consolidated federal and state "C-Corp" income tax returns prepared by tax managers and other tax staff. Assist with planning and other special projects. Work directly with clients on-site as part of an overall tax team. Establish relationships with internal and external tax personnel; support other team members. Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work under deadlines. Excellent communication skills (oral/written) and interpersonal skills; solid team player. Experience managing income tax provision process and related footnote disclosures on an annual and quarterly basis. Has had exposure to valuation allowance issues, stock compensation, return-to provision adjustments, tax account reconciliations, R&D tax credits, tax basis purchase accounting, IRC Section 382 limitations, elections and incentives available to start-up and large "C" Corporations, exposure to the reporting requirements of APB 23. Assist with the coordination of U.S. Federal, state and foreign income tax return filings. Have knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) standards and internal controls. Supervise, motivate, and train junior level team members. Minimum of 10+ years of broad based, relevant public accounting/or corporate tax experience with significant U.S. GAAP accounting skills. Experience in big-4 public accounting firms. Have leadership skills demonstrating the ability to interact effectively with external senior executives for the companies clients and internal professionals here at our company.

Lexaria Bioscience Announces Increased Size and Closing of Private Placement Kelowna, British Columbia – October 31, 2018 – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (OTCQX: LXRP) (CSE: LXX) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a drug delivery platform innovator, announces that due to strong demand it has increased the size of its previously announced non-brokered private placement, closing on gross proceeds of US$1,515,440 (the "Offering"). The Offering is comprised of 947,150 units (each, a "Unit") at an issue price of US$1.60 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (a "Share") and one common share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant shall entitle the holder to acquire one common share of the Company at a price of US$2.25 per common share for a period of 24 months following the closing of the Offering. Finder's fees of US$45,080 and 28,175 finder's warrants were paid on a portion of the proceeds raised, with each finder's warrant having exercise terms identical to the Warrants issued. The net proceeds of the Offering will be used to fund construction and development of the Company's new Canadian-based laboratory; to accelerate Lexaria-developed R&D; and for general corporate purposes. "We thank both our new subscribers and those existing shareholders who supported this private placement, during unusually adverse market conditions — a testament to their belief in the vision and prospects of Lexaria," said Chris Bunka, Chief Executive Officer of Lexaria Bioscience Corp. The Offering is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals, including the approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange and the applicable securities regulatory authorities. All securities issued will be subject to applicable hold periods in accordance with Canadian securities laws and will be "restricted securities" as defined under the securities law of the United States. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws. About Lexaria Lexaria Bioscience Corp. has developed and out-licenses its disruptive delivery technology that promotes healthier ingestion methods, lower overall dosing and higher effectiveness of lipophilic active molecules. Lexaria has ten patents granted in the USA and in Australia and has filed over 50 patent applications worldwide across ten patent families. Lexaria's technology provides increases in intestinal absorption rates; more rapid delivery to the bloodstream; and important taste-masking benefits, for orally administered bioactive molecules including cannabinoids, vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), nicotine and other molecules. www.lexariabioscience.com For regular updates, connect with Lexaria on Twitter https://twitter.com/lexariacorp and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lexariabioscience/ Alex Blanchard, Communications Manager NetworkNewsWire (NNW) www.NetworkNewsWire.com This release includes forward-looking statements. Statements which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. The Company makes forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategy, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, including statements that include words such as "anticipate," "if," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "could," "should," "will," and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: that any additional stock warrants or stock options will be exercised. Such forward-looking statements are estimates reflecting the Company's best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to, government regulation, managing and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity, litigation, competition, the patent application and approval process and other factors which may be identified from time to time in the Company's public announcements and filings. There is no assurance that existing capital is sufficient for the Company's needs or that it will be able to raise additional capital. There is no assurance that Lexaria will successfully complete any other contemplated or existing technology license agreements; or that results from any studies will be favorable or in any way support future business activities of any kind. Scientific R&D is often unpredictable and unanticipated results could emerge from any study and have a material impact as can any results that cannot be reproduced in subsequent testing. There is no assurance that any planned corporate activity, scientific study, R&D, business venture, or initiative will be pursued, or if pursued, will be successful. There is no assurance that any of Lexaria's postulated uses, benefits, or advantages for the patented and patent-pending technology will in fact be realized in any manner or in any part. No statement herein has been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). TurboCBDTM, DehydraTECHTM technology and ViPovaTM products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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School news concluded SCHOOL NEWS—Concluded COUNTY DEBATE June—Instead of the Annual County Declamation contest that is usually held in Garrett County, this year there will be a County debate. The subject for debate is: "Resolved, That it should be the policy of our nation to invest more power in the Federal Government." The two debating teams are composed of one member from each of the six high schools in Garrett County. Grantsville, Friendsville and Accident are on the affirmative side; on the negative, Kitzmiller, Oakland and Kempton. The debate which has aroused the interest of all the schools in the county will be held early in June. Those who participated in the Oakland High School debate were: Affirmative, Jacqueline Lockyer, Donald Moore, Lewis Wildman, Joseph Sollars; negative, Elizabeth Gibson, Susanna Dixon, Willa Harvey, Rozelle Brenneman. ADDITION MADE TO O. H. S. The Oakland High School for several years past has been so overcrowded that it was almost impossible to carry on classes and school activities in the proper way. Early last fall the School Board and County Commissioners decided that the school should be enlarged. The contract for the construction of the building was given to W. E. Priest of Uniontown, Pa. The work was started immediately and carried out so effectively that by February 15 the new part was ready for use. Now all the departments of Oakland High School have better and more complete quarters in which to carry on class work and to take care of the large number of students enrolled. The second floor of the building has seven rooms, all of which are suitable for class work. The lower floor contains eight rooms, seven of which are suitable for class work. The eighth one has been made into a spacious and well equipped library. The outstanding feature of the addition is the enlarged auditorium. This room was formerly 37 by 58 feet, but it is now 37 by 85 feet. The addition has practically doubled the seating capacity of the hall. A stage large enough for school plays and commencement exercises has been added. The stage has a beautiful maroon colored velvet curtain, trimmed artistically with gold braid and with the insignia of O. H. S. beautifully encrested in the center of the curtain. The Maffett property was purchased and has been converted into an Agriculture Department. The Home Economics Department will probably have part of this house for their practice work. We, as students, most heartily welcome these additions and are very thankful that they were completed while the present Senior Class was here to enjoy the improvements. O. H. S. may well be proud of its library —the largest and most up-to-date in the County. In the change that took place when the annex was added, the library was moved from the second floor to a large and well lighted room on the first floor. During the year about one hundred and fifty volumes of fiction, history and science have been added to the library by the school. The library has also been made very attractive by the new equipment that has recently been installed. This new furniture includes low reading tables, comfortable chairs and magazine racks. The large room, new books and attractive furniture make the library an ideal place for reference work and reading. gcoh031 Senior Class, Oakland High School Ruth Enlow Library, Oakland 27 x 19 cms Sincell Printery School yearbooks; Oakland (Md.)--Genealogy Oakland (Md.), 1930

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Art NewsArt World The Art of Craft: Cartier Unveils Three New Timepieces Inspired by Andy Warhol's Favorite Watch | Artnet News Last week, Cartier debuted three new watches that pay homage to one of the luxury French house's earliest design risks: the decision by founder Louis Cartier to produce a watch shaped like a rectangle in 1917 in lieu of the day's more conventional circular style. Though the idea may sound simple, at the time it was perceived as a particularly avant-garde move to center design over utility, which was met with a good deal of skepticism in the highly conservative world of haute horology. But Cartier's design innovation didn't sacrifice function. Inspired by the design of a combat vehicle, the "Tank" watch introduced, for the first time, case attachments that aligned with the watch's strap to maintain the rhythm of the design and keep the watch more securely in place. Photo courtesy Cartier. Over time, the style became quite popular, undergoing several transformations for different generations of watch lovers, additionally securing superfans in the art and entertainment industries. Andy Warhol was one such fan, and often sported a Cartier Tank watch with a gold cabochon and gleaming black alligator strap, even though he never wound it. "I don't wear a Tank watch to tell the time," he reportedly said. "I wear a Tank because it is watch to wear." Other Tank lovers over the years have included Lee Radziwill, Ralph Lauren, and Jackie Kennedy. (Kim Kardashian reportedly bought Kennedy's Cartier Tank watch at auction in 2017.) For the new Tank Must collection, Cartier has fused the original Tank style with another signature house line, the Must de Cartier, originally introduced at the end of the 1970s. A more affordable option to the Tank, the Must line sought to widen Cartier's audience as cheaper timepieces by other watchmakers became more widely available. Andy Warhol in his Cartier Tank watch in 1970. Photo by Jack Mitchell/Getty Images. In the 1980s, the house introduced a hybrid of these two styles in the Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil watches, a collection of objects, cased in silver and gold-capped, that came in saturated colors like deep red, navy, and black. The pieces were also particularly notable for their minimal design approach: their faces featured very little text, few symbols, and didn't include time markers. The new collection picks up where the Vermeil watches left off and includes three striking pieces that riff on a similar color scheme. This time, however, they are encased wholly in stainless steel, which replaces the earlier vermeil material. Available in burgundy, cobalt blue, and emerald green—signature house colors—the watches also include lacquered dials, a stainless steel case, and a quartz-powered movement. Each comes with a colored alligator strap and is available via Cartier, with price upon request. Andy Art artnet artnet news cartier craft Favorite Inspired News timepieces unveils Warhols Watch Continuing Series of U.S. Fair Cancelations, Expo Chicago Calls Off 2021 Edition Victor and Sally Ganz, Picasso Connoisseurs: 'A Brand That People Were Proud to Own'

Hi Nicky. I have the brackets all painted up just need to find them. Peter. The tooling is made from 8mm plate and I use a 30ton bottle jack to press. I will make a few extra sets to cover the costs of the tooling. Peter. I have finished the tooling to press the ribs in the right hand engine splash plate and have made a good start on the left hand tooling but the belt on my drill is slipping and will have to be replaced. I have got a right hand plate almost done, it just needs fitting but there is a small bracket on each plate that I need to find. Peter. I have made 3 drivers seat frames today one for myself, one for Alastiar and one for Clive. Peter. There is no mention of the pick and shovel in the hand book but they were carried. There is a bracket for wire cutters listed in the 1944 OY parts book. I have seen similar brackets the same size in other makes of British trucks. My theory is there is another list of equipment required to be carried by all types of trucks that is not part of the vehicle tool kit. Peter. question Bedford MW - Engine Bay Pans ? This is a picture of the plates on my OY. Although they look good they have a lot of pin holes and old weld repairs. I plan to make a few sets up to sell to cover the costs of the tooling. I will post some pictures at the weekend. If your not interested If you PM your address and I will and I will send you some paper templates. Peter. yes the plates are original although one of the plates in the picture has been remade without ribs. I am making some tooling up at the moment to press the ribs. just got to find time! I will try to post pictures tomorrow. Peter. I should have these parts on an old broken OY steering box. I will have a look if you give me a couple days. Peter. Identifying hatch cover or what? Its off a bren gun carrier. Peter. Sorry Commander they are sold subject to payment. Peter. Sold subject to payment. Peter. now sold subject to payment. Peter. I have 2 AFV water cans. one brass 1943 dated £75 and one galvanised not dated £25. Peter. I have a take off Bedford QL manifold. Not seen any damage. £125 Peter. I think it is for a wireless set N,o,11? Peter. Can any one post the measurement of the tube that runs along the top of the bulkhead on a MK2 carrier? It is stitch welded to a strip of flat plate. I need the outside diameter and wall thickness. Thanks Peter. I am looking for a base plate for a British 4.2" mortar. I would also be interested in any other parts or kit. Peter. question Dodge WC51 Weapons Carrier. I think I still have a set of reprint manuals and parts book covering the 3/4ton 4*4 and 11/2ton 6*6. sold my dodges years ago so no use to me just need to find them. Peter. The TD International's started on petrol and switched to diesel when warm. They have a mag and plugs on one side and pump and injectors the other side. There was a leaver which switched between the mag and the injection pump and shut off part of the head in the combustion chamber. Peter. Most were diesel. Cat and International had petrol engines as alternative to diesel engines for some modles e.g. International T9 petrol and TD9 diesel. Peter. Dosen't anwser your question but bedford QL's are the same. Peter. Thanks for the answer. I have asked several people but never had an answer that made seance. Peter. Hi Richard. Just to be different I have a QL engine with QL engine number that is machined for the OY type filter screen. The second picture shows a unmachined QL engine. Peter. I need the 2 cast exhaust elbows that bolt to the floor of my m,k,1* bren carrier. Part numbers are CTL2911, R,H and CTL2912, L,H. Thanks Peter.

Period!So wrong on this dude. straight committee game tonite…but is too F'n late now….this game is over!!!! This mess is on Dave Roberts. Absolutely shod be fired. Incompetent SOB. LOL, His confidence is probably destroyed and will never be the same pitcher again. He will retire in a few years after being traded around. After tonight, Roberts will never have to worry about starting Jekyl and Hyde Darvish again. Tonight he was Hyde again and as all the world saw, his good stuff was well hidden. Tremendously disappointing.Dodgers should be in the market for a FA starter. Everyone knows Darvish can completely blow a game before you blink. They should have had someone up and ready to go from the start.

The estate of actress Rue McClanahan. "The Show Business" The Golden Girls Years Rue's Manhattan Apartment Rue's Closet Rue's Library Rue's Jewelry Box Rue's Home Office Rue's SOLD Library Rue's Silly Frog Umbrella We've written before and we probably will again – Rue McClanahan had a thing for frogs. Isn't this umbrella a hoot? It was probably made for a child, but Rue McClanahan carried it high and proud. She could be silly with a completely straight face, too, which made it all the funnier. Rue's frog umbrella comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Estate of Rue. $225 NOW $112.50 ← Rue's Crystal and Chain Dangles [SOLD] Rue's High-End Doppler Umbrella [SOLD] → New items will be regularly added to the Estate Sale. Please keep checking back for more great things from The Estate of Rue! Rue's Signed Cast Photo From "Mama's Family" You never know what treasures can be found in the files of Rue McClanahan, and that is why EVERYTHING needs to be gone through with a fine-toothed comb. When we first started sorting though all of Rue's file boxes and file cabinets, it looked like an endless job and it was challenging to keep going after the first thousand or so sheets of paper. However, whenever we would come across a file like this it would motivate us to keep going. Can you believe what was just sitting inside this old manila file folder?! It is an original 8″ x 10″ publicity still from "Mama's Family" signed by the cast. Rue owned another one of these, which she kept framed and displayed in her office, but we had no idea she had a back up buried in her files! Carol Burnett's signature is not there, but everyone else signed. Perhaps Ms. Burnett was absent the day Rue obtain all the signatures. Rue and Ms. Burnett got along beautifully, and she certainly would have signed the still for Rue, but Vicki Lawrence and Ms. Burnett, well, maybe there was a reason Ms. Burnett was avoiding the set. Anyway…Rue's original, signed publicity shot from "Mama's Family" comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Estate of Rue. $1,500 NOW $750 Deep Red Garnet [SOLD] Every gal ought to have a little faux alligator case filled with loose gemstones like Rue did. She bought fine stones whenever she came across them and then would have them set in custom pieces over the years. Here is one of her deep red garnets; the perfect rock to buy someone special (or yourself – your special!) and maybe have made into a piece you design some day. It measures 7/16″ long by just over .25″ wide. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Estate of Rue. Blanche's Taupe Leather Mules [SOLD] Can't you just hear Blanche click-clacking across the kitchen floor? Rue wore these taupe leather strap mules during multiple seasons of "The Golden Girls," and you can spot them in multiple episodes within those seasons. They are made by a company called "Onex" and we think they are about a size 8, since that was what she usually took in a mule. Since these were such favorites, they are definitely a little scuffed up, and the insoles have clear wear from Rue's heels and toes. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Estate of Rue. Rue's Wooden Frog Instrument Rue loved nothing more than a musical evening with people playing piano and other instruments and singing together while everyone gradually got totally blasted. Oh, wait, we didn't mean "blasted" necessarily, but you understand. Many of her friends had real talent, too, and could sing like angels and play like virtuoso. Some of her friends however, ahem, like me, could NOT sing a note or play anything, and so she kept percussion instruments around. That way we could be a part of the fun. This carved wooden frog was kept near or on top of Rue's piano so it was always available to hand to the dork in the corner who couldn't sing or play. The piece measures 5.5″ tail to nose and it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Estate of Rue. (By the way, it makes a really cool sound, too, when you slide that wooden stick up and down the frogs back!) Rue's Mounted Still From Jif Commercial Isn't this wonderful? We LOVE the look on Rue's face as she stares at the director and what looks to be one of the "suits" from Jif Peanut Butter. We knew Rue and we can see the mirth behind her straight stare. Her thoughts are probably something along the lines of: "Are you really telling me how to scoop out a spoonful of peanut butter? I was trained by Uta Hagen – I AM THE PEANUT BUTTER!" Anyway, this is one of those RARE pieces from Rue's collection of show business memorabilia. The still is mounted on thick poster board and measures 7.5″ x 9.5″. Rue's Jif commercial mounted still comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Estate of Rue. Rue's Carved Maori Box Given To Her By Her Son Mark Like most mothers, Rue always thought of her son as a little boy. Also, like most mothers, no matter what her son gave to her – crayon drawings, pipe cleaner sculpture, macaroni necklaces, etc… – she adored and kept forever. Sometimes her boy hit the ball out of the park though and gave her something she not only adored as a mother, but also as Rue McClanahan, world class shopper and collector. This vintage carved Maori box with paua shell inserts is just such an item. Rue genuinely loved this piece. When a big earthquake hit the Los Angeles area in the late '80s, this piece flew off of Rue's dresser in her adorable Encino house (photo posted) and a little corner of wood popped off. Rue said she looked for that little piece for days but never found it; she figured one of her cats or dogs thought it was a bit of kibble and probably ate it. Nevertheless, she displayed this piece in her various homes for the rest of her life, and when asked its origin, she'd proudly say: "That was a gift from my son." Rue's carved Maori box comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Estate of Rue. Copyright © The Estate of Rue McClanahan | Website | George Hahn

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Feynman (Author) 288 Pages - 04/06/2005 (Publication Date) - Basic Books (Publisher) I recently read Pleasure of Finding Things Out: The Best Short Works of Richard P. Feynman, by Richard P. Feynman, and it was an absolute pleasure. This collection of essays, lectures, and interviews provides a fascinating look into the mind of one of the most brilliant physicists of the 20th century. Feynman's writing is clear, concise, and witty, and his passion for science and discovery is infectious. I found myself captivated by his stories, insights, and observations, and was inspired to think more deeply about the world around me. The book is well-organized, with each section focusing on a different topic, such as quantum mechanics, scientific education, and the Challenger disaster. The book is also filled with interesting anecdotes, which provide insight into Feynman's life and career. Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about science, the scientific process, and the life of a brilliant scientist. Feynman, Richard P. (Author) 288 Pages - 02/06/2018 (Publication Date) - W. W. Norton & Company (Publisher) I recently read "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger and was truly impressed by this classic coming of age novel. The story follows Holden Caulfield, a teenage boy who has been expelled from school and is struggling to find his place in the world. Holden's journey of self-discovery is full of wit and humor, and his observations of the world around him are often spot-on. The story is also filled with deep insights into the human condition, as Holden grapples with his own feelings of loneliness and alienation. Overall, this is a timeless and thought-provoking book that I highly recommend to anyone looking for an engaging read. 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Chênée (; ) is a district of the city of Liège, Wallonia, located in the province and arrondissement of Liège, Belgium. Chênée lays at the river mouth of the two rivers Vesdre and Ourthe. It had around 9,101 inhabitants in 2015. The postal code of Chênée is 4032 and is situated around 72 meters above sea level. Etymology The name Chênée comes from the French chênaie (oak-grove, a place many oak trees grew). The three diamonds in the coat of arms symbolize oak leaves or grains of sand, reflecting the city's history as a site of glass production. History Chênée originated at the crossing of two Roman roads; the first leading from Trier to Tongeren, the second from Jupille over Theux to Stavelot. The crossing was also close to a ford, which was important to pass cows over the Ourth before the Pont de Lhoneux (the bridge of Lhonneux) was built. Chênée was mentioned the first time in a 12th-century document under the name of Kesneies. Until 1266 Chênée was part of the Vogtei of Jupille, which was subordinated to the diocese of Verdun. At that year it was affiliated into the principality of Liège. The bishop of Verdun, Haimo of Verdun got the village as a gift from the German Emperor Henry II in the year 1008. In 1266 the Bishopric of Verdun Robert II of Médidan donated the Vogtei Jupille to the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, Henry III of Geldern. That meant, that all the villages and villagers became property of Henry III and fell under his jurisdiction. Because of his unworthy and extravagant way of life, Henry III was deposed by Gregory X. In 1318 Chênée was burned down by John of Bohemia while being at war with prince-bishop Adolph II of the Mark. 1691 it was burned, again, this time by the army of Louis XIV of France under its lieutenant-general under the king in person Louis-François de Boufflers. Chênée also had to suffer from the retreating Austrian army after the lost Battle of Fleurus in 1794. During the French epoch at the end of the 18th century, Chênée became an independent commune. The Battle of Liège (French: Bataille de Liège) was the opening engagement of the German invasion of Belgium and the first battle of the First World War. In World War II Chênée was liberated from Nazi occupation by troops of the 36th Infantry Regiment on September 8, 1944. In 1977 Chênée became a section of the city of Liège. 2008 the roof of the Saint-Albert elementary school of Chênée collapsed overnight. Nobody was hurt. At the junction of Vesder and Ourthe the building of a mill still stands. Glass manufacturing There were three glass manufactures in Chênée in 1758: Grandchamps & Coune, Bonniver and Cambresier & Co. In 1872, the glass factory of Van Steenacker was founded by the entrepreneurs Amiable, Belleflamme, Louvet and Berneau. Around the same time the company S.A. of the Verreries de was founded under the direction of Cochet. In the course of the closure of the glassworks Bougart in Manage 1875 one of the sons of Bougart and the production manager Auguste Van Steenacker came to Vaux. They founded the Verrerie Bougart, Sortia et Cie with Cochet, Sortia and Colin. When the company Belleflamme, Louvet et Berneau gave up its glassworks in Chênée in February 1888, it was taken over by the Verrerie de Vaux. After François Delhaize and Herman Dethier had succeeded their parents, Auguste Van Steenacker took over the glassworks of Vaux in February 1895 and founded with his sons François-Charles and William the Société anonyme des Verreries de Vaux. The glassworks of Chênée was then led by François Delhaize. World War I interrupted production. In 1919, production was resumed, but meanwhile the competition had grown abroad. Many old markets were completely or almost completely lost. The glassworks of Vaux ran into considerable financial difficulties and could not find the urgently needed investor. In 1930, the hut was abandoned, the land and buildings were taken over by Magotteaux. In the end Verrerie Grandchamps stayed as the local manufacturer. They produced the bottles for the mineral water brand Spa. Verrerie Grandchamps succeeded Verreries d'Amblève, who were founded 1721 in Aywaille. People from Chênée Clélie Lamberty, Artist, painter (1930–2013) Charles Descardre, Mayor (1882-1891) Lucien François, Judge at the Belgian Constitutional Court (1989–2004) (born in 1934) Jean-Louis Lejaxhe, Writer Nicolas Gilsoul, Rally Racer (born in 1982) Some ancestors of Kate Bolduan, the family Rousselle, emigrated from Chênée to America in 1912. External links Postcards with images of Chênées in the 19th century. 36th Armored Infantry Regiment frees Chênèe during WWII - images Glass works from Chênée Gallery References Sub-municipalities of Liège Former municipalities of Liège Province

Apple CEO Tim Cook joins Weibo and immediately gains 360,000 followers By Jose Alvarez May 11, 2015 Apple CEO Tim Cook made his first post on the Chinese social networking platform Weibo, allowing consumers to interact directly with the man who is in charge of the giant tech company. Since most mainstream social media websites are blocked in mainland China, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, people in China use the heavily-monitored social media site to communicate with one another. A reported 176 million Chinese use the service monthly. Cook's appearance on Weibo excited Chinese consumers. According to TechCrunch, Cook gained 360,000 followers almost immediately. This comes on the heels of Apple announcing its green initiatives in China. "Happy to be back in Beijing, announcing innovative new environmental programs," Cook said on his personal Weibo account. Cook's joining Weibo and his announcement are a boon to the Chinese smartphone market. According to Chinese analytics firm Umeng, an estimated 80 percent of the premium smartphone market (defined by Umeng as smartphones costing more than $500 USD in China) are iPhones. Cook might have also joined Weibo for another reason as well: According to the Wall Street Journal, smartphone growth is slowing in the country. The Wall Street Journal reported that almost all Chinese people who want smartphones already have one, and are just looking to replace the ones they already have. Charles Lin, chief financial officer of Pegatron Corporation, a smartphone manufacturing company, told the Wall Street Journal that Chinese mobile users are on one end of the spectrum or the other. "The smartphone market in China is basically now just the very high end like Apple or the very low end. It's getting tough for those in the middle," he said. Chinese consumers also told the Wall Street Journal that they were being conservative in their purchasing behavior. Liao Huimin is an example of someone who is waiting for the right time to upgrade. "I won't buy a new one in the near future unless it gets slow or broken," he said. "I think I will still buy an iPhone in the future, but if Samsung produced a really fancy phone I would think about buying it." Cook's Weibo presence and announcement of green initiatives could galvanize more and more Chinese consumers to switch to Apple products, as he directly interacts with consumers in the country. Apple's mixed-reality headset could be delayed yet again Apple iPhone SE 3 render leak shows off an iPhone XR revival

Standing in a sought after French Weir area of Taunton and ideally placed for the town centre with its wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants, this immaculately presented first floor retirement flat comes to the market with the benefit of NO ONWARD CHAIN. Refurbished with a refitted kitchen and bathroom, upgraded electrics, sealed unit double glazing and modern Economy 7 Heating, the accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor landing, dual aspect living/dining room, refitted kitchen, three piece bathroom and two bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes. Outside there are communal gardens laid in the main to lawns with shrub bed borders, together with resident/visitor parking space. In addition, there is a communal meeting hall and a utility room and a guest flat. Leasehold - Ground rent £1 per annum. Service charge 04/19 to 04/20 is £112.60 per month and includes insurance, the Careline, gardening, window cleaning etc. Main services of electricity, water and drainage are connected.

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You can either record it. How to do it is answered in How do I record a route? question. You can either have it synchronised from the server. All you need to do is to login and connect to internet. If you have both route and a GPS log, you can simulate the route execution. If you do not see any routes, tap Refresh. If you do not still see any routes, it means, that no routes were assigned to you by dispatcher and no routes have been copied to your device. You can see more details on how to load the route in Load a route section. Then load the GPS log, which will simulate the vehicle movement. Then, select the NMEA logfile you want to simulate. As soon as you have selected this file, the simulation will start and you will see the vehicle moving on the navigation map screen. Also you will see a green play icon indicating, that the movement is simulated.

1. The actual value of a security, as opposed to its market price or book value. The intrinsic value includes other variables such as brand name, trademarks, and copyrights that are often dificult to calculate and sometimes not accurately reflected in the market price. One way to look at it is that the market capitalization is the price (i.e. what investors are willing to pay for the company) and intrinsic value is the value (i.e. what the company is really worth). Different investors use different techniques to calculate intrinsic value. 2. The amount by which a call option is in the money, calculated by taking the difference between the strike price and the market price of the underlier. For example, if a call option for 100 shares has a strike price of $35 and the stock is trading at $50 a share than the call option has an intrinsic value of $15 share, or $1500. If the stock price is less than the strike price the call option has no intrinsic value. 3. The amount by which a put option is in the money, calculated by taking the difference between the strike price and the market price of the underlier. For example, if a put option for 100 shares has a strike price of $35 and the stock is trading at $20 a share than the put option has an intrinsic value of $15 per share, or $1500. If the stock price is greater than the strike price the put option has no intrinsic value.

A few weeks ago, I decided to go cold turkey with Facebook and removed the app from my phone. And I can honestly say that I haven't missed it one bit. I guess, like a large majority people, that without even noticing, Facebook had become a big part of my life. Every bored minute I had, would without doubt end up with me looking at Facebook. Whether I was sitting in traffic, waiting on a bus or sitting in a cafe, I would have without doubt navigated my way to Facebook. To this day I'm still unsure what the draw was for me. Was it that I felt I would miss out on something or that prior wood gear about something before me – I'm really not sure. What's probably more surprising is that I'm not the only one tuning out of Facebook. It turns out that teenagers are also no longer interested in being part of the Facebook world. One such teenager recently wrote an article about how she and none of her friends have joined the Facebook revolution. But this is no surprise to the People at Facebook, they know all about this trend amongst teenagers apparently. Yes, they however believe it is easy to explain. Teenagers they say, are more interested in being easily able to share content via apps such as Snapchat and instagram, and the restrictions imposed by Facebook for teen users is just making it harder for them to share. I'm not convinced at this response at all. Facebook for me has become a place of utter dribble from middle aged men and women who want to share information to make their dull lives look amazing to people they hardly know. If I think back to that time long ago when I was a teenager, the last place I'd want to be, is around adults. I certainly wouldn't want to be around people who like to broadcast to the world how great their other half is, or a long story on the latest, saddest story they can find on the internet. Nor would I want to be bombarded with the type of music my Mam or Dad danced to when they were teenagers. No, I would want to be as far away from an adult as I possibly could so that I could say what I want, when I want and without a judging adult looking over my shoulder. Teenagers see Facebook as somewhere their Mam, Dad, aunties, uncles and even their grandparents hang out, hence they turn to somewhere that the old generation have yet to hear of. Facebook just isn't cool anymore. How Facebook will fix this is hard to see. It could spell disaster for them in the future of they don't figure something out. This entry was posted on Sunday, October 20th, 2013 and is filed under Rantings, Social Media Marketing. You can follow any responses to this entry through RSS 2.0. - This post was created by Tom Doyle - You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

[Back] [Session GM5.4] EGU21-3325, updated on 03 Mar 2021 Assessing thresholds for fluvial entrainment with instrumented particles Khaldoon AlObaidi and Manousos Valyrakis Khaldoon AlObaidi and Manousos Valyrakis Khaldoon AlObaidi and Manousos Valyrakis Water Engineering Lab, School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK Sediment transport is considered to be the governing process in many applications around the fields of geosciences and engineering as well as infrastructure and environment monitoring. Of a special interest to which scientists and engineers have dedicated a lot of time and experimental studies in the last century is the conditions for initiation of sediment entrainment, or incipient motion. In the literature, there are different criteria for determining the conditions that can result in initiation of sediment entrainment. Among these criteria, the impulse (or energy) criterion [1-2] captures the actual physics of sediment entrainment since it accounts for both the magnitude and the duration of the turbulent flow events that can result in initiation of a particle's motion. The experimental and field studies of incipient motion use relatively expensive tools, like Particle image velocimetry (PIV) or Acoustic Doppler velocimetry (ADV), with indirect methods to determine flow parameters that could be related to predicting sediment entrainment. However, technological developments in recent decades has made it possible to assess sediment entrainment directly. Recently, a number of research studies [3-4] have suggested linking micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) recordings that consist of accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetometer as well as an internal digital motion processor that are interconnected forming inertial measurement units (IMUs) to the probability of entrainment of individual particles. The particles have been presented provide a direct, non-intrusive, low-cost and accessible method for assessing the probability of entrainment of individual sediment particles rather than inferred using near bed flow diagnostics. In this work, an instrumented particle of 3cm in diameter [5] is used to investigate experimentally the conditions that can result in initiation of sediment entrainment for a range of flowrates that represent the near threshold conditions. The data is used to derive metrics like frequency of entrainment that could be linked to the probability of entrainment of individual sediment particles which could be used as an indicator of the risk of riverbed destabilization based on well-established theories in hydraulic engineering. Additionally, the novelty of this work is explicitly linking the probability of entrainment to the flow hydrodynamics. In addition to that, a stochastic analysis is performed to identify the relevance of certain flow structures (sweeps) to the incipient entrainment of the instrumented particle. [1] Valyrakis M., Diplas P., Dancey C.L., Greer K., Celik A.O. (2010). Role of Instantaneous Force Magnitude and Duration on Particle Entrainment. JGR, 115, 1-18. [2] Valyrakis M., Diplas P., Dancey C.L. (2013). Entrainment of Coarse Particles in Turbulent Flows: An Energy Approach. JGR- Earth Surf., 118, 42-53. [3] Valyrakis, M., Alexakis, A. (2016). Development of a "smart-pebble" for tracking sediment transport. River Flow 2016, MO, USA. [4] Al-Obaidi, K., Xu, Y., Valyrakis, M. (2020). The Design and Calibration of Instrumented Particles for Assessing Water Infrastructure Hazards. JSAN, 9, 3, 36. [5] Al-Obaidi, K., Valyrakis, M. (2020). A sensory instrumented particle for environmental monitoring applications: development and calibration. IEEE sensors journal (accepted). How to cite: AlObaidi, K. and Valyrakis, M.: Assessing thresholds for fluvial entrainment with instrumented particles, EGU General Assembly 2021, online, 19–30 Apr 2021, EGU21-3325, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu21-3325, 2021.

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This publication is the catalogue of Liza Young's exhibition at Gertrude Contemporary in 2005. Lisa Young's Wizard of the Thunderdome dramatically transformed 200 Gertrude Street's Front Gallery into a giant pinball game. Having divided the gallery into several "zones" or "cities", Young presented The Black City, The Pure City and The White Virus, intricately constructed regions which proved analagous to our own sense of civilization, with layered references to gaming culture, advertising, architecture and modernism. Wizard of the Thurnderdome saw an expansion of Young's work - previously manifesting as maquettes or architecturally-styled models - envelop the entire gallery space, creating a compelling alternate world in which the viewer was both player and participant. Lisa Young completed a Master of Arts (Fine Art) at RMIT in 2004. Selected solo exhibitions include Space Invaders, RMIT Faculty Gallery, Melbourne 2003; Habitec, Smyrnious Gallery, Melbourne 2002, and Norwegian Wood, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. Group exhibitions include I heard it on the grapevine..., Heide Museum of Modern Art, Melbourne 2003; Group, Crossley and Scott, Melbourne 2003; and Modelling Space, RMIT Project Space, Melbourne 2003. Lisa has also completed several public art projects, including Curlicue, Monash City Gallery, Melbourne 2002; andIsland Wave, Queens and Franklin Street Roundabout, Melbourne city 2003.

Chartwell was a refuge and a sanctuary for Winston Churchill. The odd conglomeration of structures and additions on the Kentish weald, southeast of London was, for him, an earthly paradise. In fact, he often asserted that "A day away from Chartwell is a day wasted." It was home. And if ever a man needed a home, an earthly elysium to recharge, recoup, and reinvigorate, it was Churchill. He was born into privilege on this day in 1874—the son of the parliamentary master, Lord Randolph Churchill, and thus one of the heirs of the Marlborough legacy. Educated at Harrow and Sandhurst, he entered the Imperial service as a hussars officer. After notable tours of duty in India, Sudan, and South Africa, he entered parliament himself. Having already made a name for himself, he rose quickly through the political ranks. By 1908 he moved from the back benches to become President of the Board of Trade. Two years later he became Home Secretary. The next year he was appointed First Lord of the Admiralty presiding over the naval expansion that preceded the First World War. He was evidently a man of extraordinary gifts and abilities. A series of disastrous defeats—including the failure of the Dardanelles expedition, which he had championed—Churchill lost his Admiralty post and served out the remainder of the war on the front lines in France. He undertook a painstakingly slow and difficult political rehabilitation in the years that followed. Most analysts believed his career was essentially over—he was now relegated to the outer fringe of political influence. His dire warnings of the threat from Hitler's Nazi regime in Germany went unheeded. During those difficult years, Churchill bought and renovated the old estate of Chartwell. It was a place where he could rest and reflect, read and write, paint and build, garden and walk. He once asserted that "We shape our dwellings and afterwards, our dwellings shape us." There can be little doubt that he shaped Chartwell to suit his peculiar interests and concerns. There his soul was braced for the great trials ahead. When the Second World War broke out, the hapless Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain was forced to bring Churchill into the government—even though he was now sixty-five years old. He was appointed First Lord of the Admiralty. The following May, when Chamberlain was forced to resign, Churchill was asked by the King to form a new government and accept the office of Prime Minister. Over the next five years, he stood practically alone against the Nazi menace. Almost single-handedly he saved Western Civilization, stirring the British people to unimaginable feats of valor with his bold oratory and even bolder leadership. His unflagging energy and his stubborn refusal to make peace until Adolf Hitler was crushed were crucial in turning the tide of the war and ultimately leading the Western Allies to victory. After the war, he returned to Chartwell. Extraordinary vitality, imagination, and boldness characterized his whole career. But, he was the first to admit, if he had not had Chartwell—its libraries and gardens, its hearthsides and hedgerows, its peace and quiet—he would never have been able to do what he was called to do.

i am a huge fan of everything my cousin designs…these i am almost certain are my favorite!! i can't believe the detail and work that has to go into these. i'm guessing thats one of the reasons there is a waiting list for her sweets. i have a confession…i am a big fan of crunchy snacks! i also like that added crunch in some main dishes or salads. so when i kept seeing this idea in multiple magazines i had to try it for two reasons. one i love chic peas and two, it's a healthier option to the chips i enjoy so much but refuse to buy. i was not disappointed… these were great and really you can add what ever flavoring you would like. i will post the different flavors i try on here. but here is the first one we tried. 1. pre-heat oven to 250 degrees..i roast them slow so they do not burn. toss chickpeas with olive oil and bbq rub in a large boll. i use one with a lid so i can shake it. 2. place in a single layer on a cookie sheet or shallow baking pan and roast for about 35 minutes or until crunchy. stirring once halfway through. tip: The dryer they are before this process the crunchier they will get in the oven. i was so excited when i came across rissa from riss design. i actually was in search of some printable christmas photos so i could matte and frame them for the holidays. well i found those and also found out in the process that she does all sorts of design. i am very excited to work with her as she designs my blog and some things for my thirty-one business. new blog design will soon be launching just after the new year. she will customize prints to your personal preference and they are reasonably priced. you just order the downloadable print and then print them through your local photo lab or shutter fly. so i had the opportunity to taste these little bites of wonder today!! they are just as tasty as they look...maybe even better!! if you missed the christmas deadline be sure to try them for your next occasion...you will not be disappointed! brussel sprouts are one of my favs! i have enjoyed them since i was a little girl when my great great grandma would make them with melted velveeta cheese...yum! i thought i would share one of my favorite ways to prepare them which you will find is much healthier than the ones smothered in velveeta cheese... although i am sure some of you were grossed out at the title of this post, this is a yummy way to prepare them. so anything mexican is a go in our house so i concocted this little creation and received 2 thumbs up from my husband. i am pretty sure ethan would love it if he could tolerate the texture of bread...but for now no go. i believe this may have been a Kraft recipe that i made into my own.. 1.pre-heat oven as directions state on crescent package. brown the beef in a medium pan and add taco seasoning as directed. drain meat. 2. open crescent roll tube and separate each individual crescent. you can roll them out if you would like a little more filling or leave them as is for just about a tablespoon full of meat. i rolled some of mine too thin so be careful. you can also cut each crescent triangle in half if you would like to make bite sized pockets which are great for entertaining. 3. place 1 to 2 tablespoons of meat in each crescent then the cheese (desired amount)and fold corners across the center where the meat is. i folded the longer piece last. but each time i pressed the dough together. you can leave little holes, it allows steam to escape. 4. once you have done all 8 to 16 crescents (I bought only 8 crescents and had quite a bit of meat left over for 1.21 pounds of beef) bake on a cookie sheet and as directed on package of crescents or until golden brown. sharing more shoe love on this cold wednesday and its perfect because they can be delivered right to your door! these cuffed wedge booties from victoria secret are adorable. i really like the fur cuff and little belt accents. these could be worn with so many looks and if you like them as much as i do maybe the option to purchase two or all three colors is even more appealing. are you like me...when i find a pair of shoes or boots that i love and are comfortable i usually take the practical route and purchase in brown and black or a fun color and black. first choice here...gray and brown! it's just about that time to start your holiday baking! these turned out wonderful just a little too much chocolate for me...i do not like chocolate to begin with but i still taste to see if they turn out. mike was a fan and of course my little cookie monster loves them too. my variation would be to use half of the chips that the recipe called for. 1. pre-heat oven to 375F. combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. 2. beat butter, sugars, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until creamy. add eggs one at a time mixing them after each addition. 3. gradually add flour mixture until mixed completely. then fold in chocolate pieces then nuts. 4. drop by tablespoon full onto an un-greased cookie sheet and bake 9 to 11 minutes. well at least i thought so! i searched on itunes and it's available for purchase here ...so yes we have listened to a lot today! this song is officially on our christmas playlist. christine posted these pics and i adored them all but this one was my favorite!! a few people recently posted about this book on instagram and facebook i believe it was...so i couldn't wait till christmas eve to read it. i pulled it out of its hiding place and read it. we will read it as a family today. i absolutely think anyone who believes in the reason for christmas and the birth of jesus should read this book and make it apart of your family culture. mike and i have decided to make christmas more about the true meaning of christmas than the emphasis on getting gifts and with all of the commercialization the meaning can definitely be lost in translation. this book really does a great job of illustrating what this season is all about...giving and helping those less fortunate. the illustrations are amazing and the story is so simple for the littlest one to understand. i have always had a heart for others and my husband does as well and we are teaching ethan to have that heart as he begins to grow and understand a little more. he's definitely getting it i see little things he does that just make me smile. last year at age 3,we started with going through his toys before christmas and donating them to children who may not have any toys. we also, visit the wingfoot lake blimp hanger and donate to the toys for tots toy drive. we let him give the money to the soldier and have his picture taken with him. this year we are adding a few more things like the mitten tree at school and going to pick out a gift for a little boy who's mom is incarcerated. we explain why we are doing these things and that jesus wants us to help others. i am excited to be adding little things to our sparkle box (pictured above, ethan picked the color of bow) this year...and really i am considering a sparkle jar! and then read them on new years eve. so get this book! whether it's for a niece, or a son to share with his family, maybe a grandchild...this is a book that can start a new tradition in any home. 1. pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. if you prefer no skin peel the potatoes first then wash and slice potatoes into 4ths. i leave the skin on. place in a large bowl that has a tight lid. 2. pour the oil over the top of the potatoes. this is a preference as to how much olive oil. i usually put quite a bit so the pan gets coated when potatoes are poured into it and then they get extra crispy. then press garlic and empty ranch packet into bowl. secure lid and toss till everything is mixed and potatoes are coated. 3. pour the bowl of potatoes into a shallow bar pan or something equivalent. just so there is only a layer of potatoes and they are not on top of each other. bake for 30 minutes or until soft and crispy. enjoy...these are a family favorite!! there is this girl i know...shes such a fun mom, an amazing wife and her heart is pure gold. if you have children i am sure most of you know about the crazed little elf that hides and does silly things around your house only for the children to find the next morning. i asked her where she got the elf outfit...she made it!!! but the next day she thought she would send it into kelly and michael. realizing the likelihood of her getting her moment of fame was slim to none, so she went about her day. she actually got a phone call from a friend letting her know you are on kelly and michael!! alivia tevo's the show and watches it later in the day so she had no idea she was on there! check out this link..to catch kelly and michael's reaction!! i love it!! finally got around to using this kitchen gadget and i love it!! i am bad...we registered for it and its been up in my cupboard...i have just been using my regular olive oil and vinegar bottles when i need dressing. well i am super excited i took the time to open it and use it today because it works awesome!! you could easily add spices or herbs to the oil part and make infused oil. ours was purchased from kohls and its the food network brand. i was super excited to make these and they were a huge hit! i absolutely thought the flavor was amazing and simple was the best part. these little gems would be great as mini slider sandwiches or on burger buns. perfect for game day or dinner with the family. this time i chose burger rolls since there were only a few of us but will definitely be making them again as sliders! 1. cut the rolls in half and line the bottom of a baking pan with the bottoms of the rolls. layer the ham slices, then cheese and place the top half back on. 3. preheat the oven to 350 degrees. bake for 15-20 minutes uncovered or until cheese is melted and bun tops are a bit golden.

Successful leaders have always relied on some form of data to help them make decisions. Data collection used to be done manually and it was quite financial & time & HR demanding activity. For this reason, many companies used to operate with limited data collection, even they were ever that data can help them understand their customers better, meet better decisions or solve difficult problems. Nowadays, gathering data is much easier because many useful and very user-friendly tools were developed. Most of the companies, organizations or institutions are collecting data and working actively with them in order to enhance their operations to ensure the overall growth. Why is data important for your clinic? Want to know what data top clinics collect around the world to improve their reputation, reviews and revenue over time? Here's a handy chart that we have put together with exactly what should be tracked at each stage of the patient journey. This can be done in a simple spreadsheet or other software by your admin team and will give you a real overview of what's working and what isn't – and most importantly – what to improve. I hope that helps!

Trackr ("the App") provides customer's order status tracking service ("the Service") to merchants who use Shopify to power their stores. Intermediate order delivery information (order status changes). We use a range of third parties to assist in providing our services. They provide cloud hosting and storage services; content delivery and review services; assist in providing customer support; as well as incident tracking, response, diagnosis and resolution services: Google, Zendesk, MailerLite, Aftership, 17Track, Intercom. Additionally, we may share your Personal Information with vendors we use to send our marketing materials and to conduct our advertising campaigns (including behavioural advertising as described bellow). To protect the rights and property of our company, Shopify, our agents, customers.

A fast algorithm for DOA estimation without eigendecomposition is proposed. Unlike the available propagation method (PM), the proposed method need only use partial cross-correlation of array output data, and hence the computational complexity is further reduced. Moreover, the proposed method is suitable for the case of spatially nonuniform colored noise. Simulation results show the performance of the proposed method is comparable to those of the existing PM method and the standard MUSIC method.

C93.30 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM C93.30 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of C93.30 - other international versions of ICD-10 C93.30 may differ. C93.30 is applicable to pediatric patients aged 0 - 17 years inclusive. A leukemia affecting young children characterized by splenomegaly, enlarged lymph nodes, rashes, and hemorrhages. Traditionally classed as a myeloproliferative disease, it is now considered a mixed myeloproliferative-mylelodysplastic disorder. A rare form of childhood leukemia in which cancer cells often spread into tissues such as the skin, lung, and intestines.

Tithi in Hindu Calendar on Friday, October 12, 2018 – Shukla Paksha Tritiya Tithi or the third day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Tritiya Tithi or the third day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 6:49 AM on October 12. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi or the fourth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 6:59 AM on October 13. (Time applicable in North, South and Eastern parts of India). All time based on India Standard Time. Nakshatra – Vishaka or Vishakam Nakshatram till 1:00 PM on October 12. Then onward it is Anuradha or Anusham or Anizham Nakshatram till 1:56 PM on October 13. (Time applicable in North, South and Eastern parts of India). In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Vishaka or Vishakam Nakshatram till 10:41 AM on October 12. Then onward it is Anuradha or Anusham or Anizham Nakshatram till 11:35 AM on October 13. Rashi or Moon Sign – Tula Rashi till 6:53 AM on October 12. Then onward it is Vrischika Rashi till 3:24 PM on October 14. (Time applicable in North, South and Eastern parts of India). In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and south Rajasthan), Tula Rashi till 4:34 AM on October 12. Then onward it is Vrischika Rashi till 1:15 PM on October 14. Vikram Samvant 2075 – Ashwin Shukla Paksha Tritiya Tithi or the third day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Ashwin month in North India - Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Jammu and Kashmir. Vilambi Nama Samvatsar/ Shalivahana Saka 1940 – Ashwin Shukla Paksha Tritiya Tithi or the third day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Ashwin month in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Yog – Priti (good) till 8:20 AM on Oct 12. Then onward it is Ayushman (good) till 7:22 AM on Oct 13. Karana – Garaja (good) till 5:28 AM on Oct 12. Then onward it is Vanija (good) till 5:26 PM on Oct 12. Then onward it is Vishti or Bhadra (bad) till 5:35 AM on Oct 13.

Today has been the most amazing day in my little corner of the world. One of those beautiful, sunny, blue-skied Spring days that makes you forget all about miserable, muddy winter and has me feeling so glad I live in the Yarra Valley. I seriously hate the cold and cannot wait each year for winter to end. Those of you who live in climates that snow would probably find our winter laughable, but, hey, we do have frost a few times each season, and I can see snow on the mountain caps in the distance.......well, every few years, anyway. So, today. STUNNING. Slip on a pair of thongs and get out in the garden weather (thongs = flip-flops for those of you who just had the truly horrifying thought of me gardening in my underwear). I managed to pull a few weeds, remove the chicken wire fence from around my flower garden (the chickens kept getting in and ripping through my seedlings - we think we have now stopped them from getting over the house-yard perimeter fence, so my flowers are back out of jail), took some photos, uncovered the daybed and had a nap on the porch - something that I really needed - it's school holidays and I have been staying up late drawing, blogging, whatever, telling myself I will sleep in in the morning. Problem is, when John's alarm clock goes off at 5.45 and I wake up, my brain just starts spinning, spinning and I can't go back to sleep. So, anyway, now I feel fantastic. Ready to take on my Zumba class tonight. In another adventure today, when I went up to feed muffin and puddin' (my pigsters) this afternoon, I forgot that the paddock that I walk through had some of the cows in it. In a funny and somewhat terrifying experience, I had a train of 6 cows and their calves following me across the paddock trying to steal the gone-to-seed broccoli plants out of the bucket I was taking to the piggies. Funny, because they frolick around like lambs, running and bucking. Cute! Terrifying, because they do this by running up behind me, and, ya know, those mamas weigh over 500kgs each! The old house-cow that we used to milk a few years ago was very spoilt and used to getting treats. She would spot me in a paddock and come running full-bore towards me, then skidding the last couple of metres so that she didn't take me out! LOL. Greyscale link feather - probably my favourite - you can see I didn't continue the centre line through the entire feather - just to the base of the links. Basic link feather - continued the "link" a little way along each scroll. Centre line goes to tip. Oh please keep your feather fetish going Helen, Zentangle is the best addiction, you will just have to give in to it and go with the flow because you flow so very well! We are loving spring here in Tassie too, a young deer has found it's way into our paddack and made friends with 'Brownie' the cow, they are now inseparable.

Daily Prompt: Aromatic | Bonkers Away! You walk into a room and the odoriferous almost makes you faint! What is that smell? Where is it coming from? Let me out now!! You told me their house was very "aromatic"!!!! Categories: Aromatic, Daily Post comment | Tags: Aromatic, odoriferous, smell | Permalink.

Students will use skills for historical and geographical analysis to explore the early history of the United States and understand ideas and events that strengthened the union. The standards for this course relate to the history of the United States from pre-Columbian times until 1865. Students will continue to learn fundamental concepts in civics, economics, and geography as they study United States history in chronological sequence and learn about change and continuity in our history.

Whether you're looking for a jungle-based adventure, or you want to enjoy lazy beach days by the sea, Belize has something for everyone. While it may be a fairly small country, it certainly surpasses expectations when it comes to top-of-the-range holiday experiences. It's also the only English-speaking country in Central America and encompasses both Latin American and Caribbean influences. Luxury hotels in Belize are located in some of the country's most picture-perfect locations, offering guests a truly relaxing and invigorating stay. From modern villas on Ambergris Caye, to thatch-roofed beachside suites and private island retreats, holidays to Belize are what dreams are made of. To see more of what Central America has to offer, why not hop across the border to Guatemala? Just a short journey away, it offers dramatic landscapes and a rich culture. One of Belize's main attractions is the Great Blue Hole and Lighthouse Reef. A naturally occurring limestone sinkhole, it measures 318 meters across and plunges to depths of 143 metres and is a popular spot for experienced divers. Belize is also the proud custodian of the world's second largest Barrier Reef. Take a trip by boat to snorkel or dive with some of the world's most spectacular marine life, including lion fish, basking sharks, sea cucumbers and sizable stingrays. If you prefer something more laid-back, the unspoilt, white sand beaches are perfect for a day of sunbathing. Belize luxury tours will take you to the ruins of the Mayan civilisation, which date all the way back to 350 BCE. Climb the site of Xunantunich for impressive views over the valley of the Mopan River. Caracol - a settlement nestled in the middle of the Chiquibul Forest Reserve - makes for an astonishing day out, where you can explore the ancient tombs and marvel at the remnants of the ancient civilisation that created this complex masterpiece. Take the famous Hummingbird Highway across the country and travel through jungle wildernesses and stunning citrus orchards. Make sure you stop off at the Mountain Pine Ridge Waterfalls, near to the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve, and spend a day exploring the mysterious caves and extraordinary flora and fauna. No holiday to Belize would be complete without sampling the fun and vibrant nightlife. Dance the night away at a beachside bar while sipping delicious cocktails made with local rum. Feast on a zesty seafood ceviche, enjoy rum-soaked fruit cake and tuck into chicken escabeche - a Mayan spicy soup eaten with corn tortillas. Belizeans ferment their own syrupy cashew wine and brew their own Belikin beer, so don't miss the chance to sample these unique beverages during your stay. At Azure, we offer a range of luxury holidays in Belize and can tailor-make a package to suit your preferences. Whether you're looking for a chilled beach break, an action-packed adventure, a romantic getaway or family-friendly resort, our experienced team can help you create your ideal holiday. So why not contact us by phone or live chat to speak to one of our experts? We'll be more than happy to provide you with further information about our holidays in Belize - and in neighbouring Guatemala - and help you to make the right choice. The Lodge at Chaa Creek is a luxury resort in Belize, which is committed to sustainable tourism and giving back to the community and the environment. The Turtle Inn Belize is a luxury hotel by a beautiful white sand beach. Victoria House in Belize is located at the end of the spectacular Belize Barrier Reef. Victoria House is a beach retreat on Ambergris Caye, the largest of Belize's cayes.

Q: How do I use the same post slug for different Categories? I want to use the same post slug for different categories. Because I will have different projects with the same slug. I already have the post slug email. The second slug email becomes email-2, but I don't want that. For example, I will have different projects for email: www.example.com/category-one/email www.example.com/category-two/email www.example.com/category-three/email A: Using Parent-Child Page (Recommended) If you don't have to have categories & posts, then this can be easily achieved using parent-child pages (not posts). For example, say you have three pages like: www.example.com/category-one/ www.example.com/category-two/ www.example.com/category-three/ Now you can have child pages for the above pages with slug email, e.g. www.example.com/category-one/email www.example.com/category-two/email www.example.com/category-three/email This is possible because WordPress considers the entire parent-child combination slug for pages (or any other hierarchical post type) to be unique. Of course, all these child pages with email slug are different pages, just with the same ending URL slug. Using Category-Post combination Warning: By default WordPress doesn't support this & for good reason. May be now you have /%category%/%postname%/ as your current permalink structure, but what if it needs to be changed in the future? Then you'll have conflicts. Also, since WordPress doesn't support this internally, you may have unforeseen issues with other plugins (e.g. custom permalink plugins, SEO plugins etc.). This is possible using the wp_unique_post_slug filter hook. for example, the following sample Plugin will allow multiple occurrences of the email slug: <?php /* Plugin Name: WPSE non-unique post slug Plugin URI: https://wordpress.stackexchange.com/a/313422/110572 Description: WPSE non-unique post slug Version: 1.0.0 Author: Fayaz Ahmed Author URI: https://www.fayazmiraz.com/ */ add_filter( 'wp_unique_post_slug', 'wpse313422_non_unique_post_slug', 10, 6 ); function wpse313422_non_unique_post_slug( $slug, $post_ID, $post_status, $post_type, $post_parent, $original_slug ) { if( $post_type === 'post' && $original_slug === 'email' ) { // Perform category conflict, permalink structure // and other necessary checks. // Don't just use it as it is. return $original_slug; } return $slug; }

You can update your QuickBooks Integration settings at any time. To completely disconnect Fusebill from QuickBooks Online, click the Disconnect button. You will be asked to confirm this action as it cannot be undone. When you disconnect Fusebill from QuickBooks, all synchronization information will be removed from Fusebill and cannot be restored. If you choose to re-connect Fusebill to the same QuickBooks account, your Customers and associated invoices, payments, etc. will be duplicated. Choose the default behavior for when a Fusebill customer is activated. By default, when an activation occurs, Fusebill will automatically create a new QuickBooks customer. This is usually the preferred action, but if you are in the process of synchronizing Fusebill customer records to existing QuickBooks records, you may want to change this to "Do not create a customer in QuickBooks online" until you have finished that process. You can come back and change this default at any time, and you can also override this setting on any individual customer. Note that Fusebill only synchronizes customers with QuickBooks when they are Activated; Draft customers are not synced to QuickBooks. Also, choose whether your QBO account is a sandbox account or not. Fusebill uses this information to connect to the appropriate resources on the QuickBooks platform. Choose the fields that Fusebill will use to generate the "Display Name" field in QuickBooks when a new customer is created. This gives you some flexibility in using meaningful data from Fusebill to create new customers in QuickBooks. Usually, if you are a B2B organization, you would choose the Company Name and perhaps the Customer ID and skip the First and Last Name. If you are B2C, you might skip the Company name and use First and Last instead. The Fusebill ID is always included in the Display Name field when a new record is created; however, you can modify this field in QuickBooks (for example, if you are using it for other businesses processes). In this case, you should set the next option to "No". Fusebill does not need the information in this field once the record has been created. On this page, you can change the ledgers that Fusebill uses to write Earned Revenue and Discount information. The Earned Revenue ledger is where all invoice transactions will be synced. Most customers will choose an "Undeposited Funds" ledger so that the transactions can be later reconciled with bank statements and the funds moved into Deposited Funds or similar. You can choose whether to track discounts as an expense or not with the Discount Expense option. The default setting is "Do Not Recognize". If you choose this option, then Fusebill will not track discounts as separate transactions in QuickBooks and only the net amount of the charges will be synced. If you would like to track Discounts as an expense, choose one of the other ledgers in the list; QuickBooks comes with a default "Discounts Given" ledger which can be used for this purpose. Note: When you change the ledger mapping(s), only new transactions are affected. Fusebill does not retroactively change any transactions that have already been synced to the previous ledgers. On this page, you can configure how taxes are synchronized to QuickBooks Online. Choose whether to roll up taxes into a single liability ledger, or whether to map each tax type in Fusebill to its corresponding equivalent in QuickBooks. Note: Mapping to individual taxes requires some additional configuration in QuickBooks before Fusebill invoices will synchronize properly. You will need to configure all of the relevant tax rules in QuickBooks before they can be mapped in Fusebill. See Setting up Taxes for Use with QuickBooks Online for more information. There are pros and cons to each of these choices, which you will need to assess based on your business needs. Rolling up into a single liability is much simpler and does not require a lot of additional configuration in QuickBooks. If you are relying on Fusebill's taxation reporting to keep track of taxes, then this option may be preferable for you. Mapping individual Fusebill tax rules to QuickBooks requires more upfront configuration, but it does offer the advantage of having all of Fusebill's tax information properly recorded in QuickBooks and therefore it can be incorporated into QuickBooks tax reports which may include tax information from other parts of your business. The Event Log page shows you the details of all events passed from Fusebill to QuickBooks. It provides useful information when troubleshooting synchronization issues and discussing them with Fusebill Support. Click on the Fusebill ID to go to the Customer record for an event. Click Details to show the detailed request/response contents of an event. This information may help you determine what the specific error was.

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package meez.nativeExtensions.androidyoutube; import java.util.*; import java.util.concurrent.atomic.AtomicInteger; import android.annotation.TargetApi; import android.content.pm.ApplicationInfo; import android.content.pm.PackageManager; import android.os.Build; import android.util.Log; import com.adobe.fre.FREContext; import com.adobe.fre.FREFunction; import com.adobe.fre.FREObject; import com.google.android.youtube.player.YouTubePlayer; import org.json.JSONObject; @TargetApi(Build.VERSION_CODES.HONEYCOMB) public class AndroidYoutubeContext extends FREContext implements YouTubePlayerAdapter.PlayerEventCallback { // Definitions /** Reason Video player is unsupported */ private String unsupportedReason; /** Adapter */ private YouTubePlayerAdapter adapter; /** Create a new AndroidYoutubeContext */ public AndroidYoutubeContext() { Log.d(Extension.TAG, "AndroidYouTubeContext()"); this.unsupportedReason=""; } /** Dispose */ @Override public void dispose() { Log.d(Extension.TAG, "AndroidYouTubeContext.dispose()"); YouTubePlayerAdapter.releaseInstance(); } /** Registers AS function name to Java Function Class */ @Override public Map<String, FREFunction> getFunctions() { Log.d(Extension.TAG, "AndroidYouTubeContext.getFunctions"); Map<String, FREFunction> functionMap = new HashMap<String, FREFunction>(); functionMap.put("loadURL", new LoadURLFunction()); functionMap.put("sendJSON", new SendJSONFunction()); functionMap.put("setFrame", new SetFrameFunction()); functionMap.put("initVideo", new InitVideoFunction()); functionMap.put("isSupported", new IsSupportedFunction()); functionMap.put("getUnsupportedReason", new GetUnsupportedReasonFunction()); return functionMap; } // Create PlayerActions /** Play video by ID (YouTube video id) */ public YouTubePlayerAdapter.PlayerAction createPlayByIdAction(final String videoId, final double startTime) { return new YouTubePlayerAdapter.PlayerAction() { @Override public void run(YouTubePlayer player) throws Exception { Log.d(Extension.TAG, "AndroidYouTubeContext.playVideoById("+videoId+")"); player.loadVideo(videoId,(int)(1000 * startTime)); } }; } /** Play Video */ public YouTubePlayerAdapter.PlayerAction createPlayVideoAction() { return new YouTubePlayerAdapter.PlayerAction() { @Override public void run(YouTubePlayer player) throws Exception { player.play(); } }; } /** Pause Video */ public YouTubePlayerAdapter.PlayerAction createPauseAction() { return new YouTubePlayerAdapter.PlayerAction() { @Override public void run(YouTubePlayer player) throws Exception { player.pause(); } }; } /** Seek in Video */ public YouTubePlayerAdapter.PlayerAction createSeekAction(final double time) throws Exception { return new YouTubePlayerAdapter.PlayerAction() { @Override public void run(YouTubePlayer player) throws Exception { int dur = player.getDurationMillis(); int timeInMilliseconds = (int)(1000 * time); // prevent seeking past video end if (dur>0 && timeInMilliseconds>=dur) { // go back 1 second from video end timeInMilliseconds = Math.max(0, dur-1000); } player.seekToMillis(timeInMilliseconds); } }; } /** Get the reason YouTube video is unsupported */ public String getUnsupportedReason() { return this.unsupportedReason; } // Messaging /** On message (received from Actionscript) */ public void onMessage(String json) throws Exception { JSONObject msgObj = new JSONObject(json); String action = msgObj.getString("action"); Log.d(Extension.TAG, "onMessageReceived("+action+")"); if (action.equals("play")) { this.adapter.execute(createPlayVideoAction()); }else if(action.equals("playById")) { String videoId=msgObj.getString("videoId"); double startTime = msgObj.getDouble("startTime"); this.adapter.execute(createPlayByIdAction(videoId,startTime)); } else if(action.equals("stop")) { this.adapter.execute(createPauseAction()); } else if(action.equals("pause")) { this.adapter.execute(createPauseAction()); } else if(action.equals("seek")) { this.adapter.execute(createSeekAction(msgObj.getDouble("time"))); } else if(action.equals("dispose")) { Log.d(Extension.TAG, "dispose called in onMessage()"); // Do nothing - dispose() will be called in Actionscript from context.dispose; } else { Log.w(Extension.TAG, "Unexpected message type received from actionscript: ("+json+")"); } } // YouTubePlayerAdapter.PlayerEventCallback impl /** Send JSON encoded Message (to Actionscript) */ public void sendMessage(JSONObject msg) { String msgString=msg.toString(); dispatchEventWithReason("message", msgString); } /** Send generic data to Actionscript */ public void sendData(String data) { //sendMessage({type:"data", data:data}); try { JSONObject msgObj = new JSONObject(); msgObj.put("type", "data"); msgObj.put("data", data); sendMessage(msgObj); } catch (Throwable t) { Log.w(Extension.TAG, "Could not send data message ("+data+")", t); } } /** Send Time data to Actionscript */ public void sendTimeData(int curSecs, int totalSecs) { try { JSONObject timeObj=new JSONObject(); timeObj.put("current", curSecs); timeObj.put("total", totalSecs); JSONObject msgObj=new JSONObject(); msgObj.put("type", "time"); msgObj.put("time", timeObj); sendMessage(msgObj); } catch(Throwable t) { Log.w(Extension.TAG, "Could not send time data", t); } } /** Send player state to Actionscript */ public void sendState(String state) { //sendMessage({type:"state", state:state}); try { JSONObject msgObj = new JSONObject(); msgObj.put("type", "state"); msgObj.put("state", state); sendMessage(msgObj); } catch (Throwable t) { Log.w(Extension.TAG, "Could not send state message ("+state+")", t); } } /** Send Error to Actionscript */ public void sendError(int code, String msg) { //sendMessage({type:"err", code:e.data, msg:msg}) try { JSONObject msgObj = new JSONObject(); msgObj.put("type", "err"); msgObj.put("code", code); msgObj.put("msg", msg); sendMessage(msgObj); } catch (Throwable t) { Log.w(Extension.TAG, "Could not send Error message: ("+code+","+msg+")", t); } } /** * Dispatch event back to ANE Actionscript * @param type type of Flash AndroidYouTubeEvent (e.g 'loadComplete') (@see AndroidYouTubeEvent) * @param reason reason for event incl. event code if it exists (e.g. '1001 no fill') */ public void dispatchEventWithReason(String type, String reason) { dispatchStatusEventAsync(type, reason); } // Helpers /** Get the Current SDK API level */ public int getApiLevel() { int apiLevel = Build.VERSION.SDK_INT; Log.d(Extension.TAG, "API Level="+Integer.toString(apiLevel)); if (apiLevel < 11) { this.unsupportedReason = "Android API Level less than 11 (" + Integer.toString(apiLevel) + ")"; } return apiLevel; } /** Determine if YouTube is installed or not */ public boolean hasYouTubeInstalled() { try { ApplicationInfo info = getActivity().getPackageManager().getApplicationInfo("com.google.android.youtube", 0); Log.d(Extension.TAG, "YouTube App is installed"); return true; } catch (PackageManager.NameNotFoundException e) { this.unsupportedReason = "YouTube App not installed"; Log.w(Extension.TAG, "YouTube App not installed."); return false; } } // Nested Functions /** Base AndroidYoutube Function */ abstract class AndroidYoutubeFunction implements FREFunction { // Instance vars /** Name */ protected String name; /** Create a new AndroidYoutubeFunction */ public AndroidYoutubeFunction(String name) { this.name=name; } @Override public FREObject call(FREContext freContext, FREObject[] freObjects) { try { int res = execute(freObjects); return FREObject.newObject(res); } catch (Throwable t) { Log.e(Extension.TAG, "["+this.name+"] Could not retrieve passed FREObject params", t); sendError(500, t.getMessage()); return null; } } // Implementation /** Execute */ protected abstract int execute(FREObject[] params) throws Exception; } /** Load URL Function */ class LoadURLFunction extends AndroidYoutubeFunction { /** Create a new LoadURLFunction */ public LoadURLFunction() { super("LoadURLFunction"); } /** Execute */ @Override protected int execute(FREObject[] params) throws Exception { String videoId = params[0].getAsString(); adapter.execute(createPlayByIdAction(videoId,0.0f)); return 0; } } /** Send JSON Function */ class SendJSONFunction extends AndroidYoutubeFunction { /** Create a new SendJSONFunction */ public SendJSONFunction() { super("SendJSONFunction"); } /** Execute */ @Override protected int execute(FREObject[] params) throws Exception { String jsonString = params[0].getAsString(); onMessage(jsonString); return 0; } } /** Set Frame Function */ class SetFrameFunction extends AndroidYoutubeFunction { /** Create a new SetFrameFunction */ public SetFrameFunction() { super("SetFrameFunction"); } /** Execute */ @Override protected int execute(FREObject[] params) throws Exception { int frameX = params[0].getAsInt(); int frameY = params[1].getAsInt(); int frameWidth = params[2].getAsInt(); int frameHeight = params[3].getAsInt(); adapter.setVideoFrame(frameX, frameY, frameWidth, frameHeight); return 0; } } /** Init Video Function */ class InitVideoFunction extends AndroidYoutubeFunction { /** Create a new InitVideoFunction */ public InitVideoFunction() { super("InitVideoFunction"); } /** Execute */ @Override protected int execute(FREObject[] params) throws Exception { String devKey = params[0].getAsString(); adapter=YouTubePlayerAdapter.fetchInstance(); adapter.init(getActivity(),devKey,AndroidYoutubeContext.this); return 0; } } /** Is Supported Function */ class IsSupportedFunction implements FREFunction { @Override public FREObject call(FREContext freContext, FREObject[] freObjects) { try { boolean isSupported = (hasYouTubeInstalled()) && (getApiLevel() >= 11); return FREObject.newObject(isSupported); } catch (Throwable t) { Log.e(Extension.TAG, "[IsSupportedFunction] Could not get isSupported", t); sendError(500, t.getMessage()); return null; } } } /** Get Unsupported Reason Function */ class GetUnsupportedReasonFunction implements FREFunction { @Override public FREObject call(FREContext freContext, FREObject[] freObjects) { try { String reason = getUnsupportedReason(); return FREObject.newObject(reason); } catch (Throwable t) { Log.e(Extension.TAG, "[GetUnsupportedReasonFunction] Could not get unsupported reason", t); sendError(500, t.getMessage()); return null; } } } }

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This weekend, much of Central and Eastern Europe will be celebrating as my country of Latvia and nine other new member-states officially join the European Union. Last month, five of those states — Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia — also joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. For many in Central and Eastern Europe, membership in the E.U. and NATO marks the definitive end to World War II and the division of the European continent. For Jews in the region and beyond, the political paradigm shift offers an opportunity for unprecedented cooperation. On the way to being released from the shackles of the past, people in Latvia and others in the region have the chance, for the first time in several generations, to be truly free, prosperous and secure — a poor breeding ground for antisemitism. Membership in the elite club of E.U. and NATO nations means that the countries of Central and Eastern Europe are in the process of breaking a centuries-old pattern of backwardness, accentuated by 50 years of communist tyranny and the suppression of all manner of minorities. For the first time, the countries and peoples of the region will no longer be doormats of the Great Powers, satellites ruled by dependent elites or "victims of history," but important actors shaping the policy of one of the richest trading blocs in the world. This new Europe seeks to develop its poorer regions, give voice to smaller members and maintain a common standard of democratic development. Central and Eastern Europe has long been home to weak states. The elites of these states, particularly under communist rule, often fostered official antisemitism in an attempt to garner popular support. E.U. membership strengthens the insitutions of these traditionally weak states and restricts the opportunities for antisemitic politics to flourish. The strong E.U. response to right-wing populist Jörg Haider's rise in Austria four years ago is but one example of the steadying power of Brussels. To meet the challenge posed by Haider and his ilk, the E.U. adopted strong new anti-discrimination provisions, while funding an information and education effort throughout the region to combat intolerance and discrimination in all their forms, including antisemitism. The unification of the continent should inject dynamism into many European debates. New member-states will not only be learning from their Western counterparts, but imparting some lessons as well. Central and Eastern Europe is engaged in an ongoing process of coming to terms with its past, including the interwar authoritarian period, the Nazi period and the Communist period — a daunting task, but the horrors of the last century demand no less. To undo the consequences of ideologized social science, educators in the region have made a major push to introduce civics and human rights education into school curricula and to modernize history texts and teaching methods. Hundreds of new history textbooks are being produced. Official historical commissions in the three Baltic states are raising public awareness about the Holocaust, as well as about the crimes of the Communists and their local collaborators. While Central and Eastern European politicians, academics and activists occasionally view Western attitudes toward the former communist regimes (and contemporary Russia) as naive, Westerners are suspicious of any attempt to overdraw parallels between the nightmares of Nazism and Stalinism. A difference in perspectives, however, need not be a cause of friction between "Old Europe" and "New Europe." As long as the debates do not lead to revisionism or the trivialization of the Holocaust, they can serve the purpose of strengthening democracy. Western Europe can learn much from the efforts to combat bigotry undertaken by civil society in Central and Eastern Europe. The region boasts a robust network of human rights non-governmental organizations, including the "Helsinki committees" of the International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights, the European Roma Rights Center and the various progressive organizations created by George Soros' Open Society Institute. Already sworn enemies of the extreme right, civic activists from the region will invariably sensitize their Western colleagues to the dangers of prejudice and antisemitism being promulgated by the far left. Such was the case at the 2001 World Conference against Racism in Durban, where Eastern European NGOs were quick to denounce the anti-Israel and antisemitic outbursts of their militant counterparts from the developing world. The combined efforts of NGOs and educators appear already to have had some impact in the region: a recent Eurobarometer study suggests that youth in the new E.U. member-states are considerably less susceptible to xenophobia than youth in the original member-states. The recent wave of antisemitic speech and behavior in Western Europe points to important areas of work for new E.U. member-states. According to research commissioned by the Vienna-based European Monitoring Centre against Racism and Xenophobia, in some Western European countries many of the perpetrators of recent hate crimes against Jews are immigrants from the Middle East or North Africa. It turns out that far too little attention was paid to socializing new arrivals to the values of the host country, to preventing the emergence of ghettoes of extremism among new immigrants, and to insulating domestic politics from the vagaries of the Middle East conflict. The new E.U. member-states must learn from the failures of their Western counterparts and take timely action to prevent the importation of intolerance. Appropriately targeted programs of education, information and social work are an urgent priority, as all the countries of Central and Eastern Europe are shifting away from being sources of emigration toward being magnets for immigration. While the unification of Europe provides promising new avenues for mutual learning, it also creates new opportunities for European Jewry — as well as Jews around the world — to help those among their new fellow Europeans who face discrimination. Antisemites commonly harbor prejudices against other groups, and in Central and Eastern Europe, the most common target for hate is Roma. Jewish communities, with their strong organizational capacity, could lend a special hand to Roma, who face high levels of social exclusion, poverty, illiteracy and discrimination. Already, the two communities have found common cause. When a Latvian Roma activist recently turned to my office seeking advice on creating a memorial to Roma victims of Nazism, I introduced him to a Jewish activist who spearheaded the local effort to document the Holocaust and commemorate victims. Other examples abound. Such intercommunal cooperation is, in a sense, the essence of the European unification we celebrate this weekend: New alliances are forging a better common future while ensuring that we never forget our horrific common past. This story "Freed From Shackles of the Past, Europe Forges a Unified Future" was written by Nils Muiznieks.

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Ph.D., University of Toronto, Molecular Genetics, 1993. B.Sc., York University, Biology, 1987. We are interested in understanding how the neuroepithelium becomes organized along its anterior-posterior axis to form the segmental subdivisions of the brain. Our lab has elucidated the role of Hox cofactors and retinoic acid degrading enzymes in setting up this segmental pattern and of Eph-ephrin signaling in maintaining lineage restriction across the resulting neuromeric boundaries. Our work on Eph-ephrin signaling led us to recognize the particular importance of neuromere boundaries in preventing cell mixing that would otherwise occur as a result of cell division. Cell division is intimately tied to the morphogenesis of the Zebrafish neural tube. In fish, the neural tube forms secondarily, after the infolding of the neural plate into a neural keel in which the left and right sides of the epithelium contact one another at the presumptive midline. We found that correctly oriented cell division at this stage regulated by the cell polarity protein Scribble is critical determinant of neuroepithelial morphogenesis. Recently we have discovered an unexpected role for Hox genes in regulating oriented cell division in specific anterior-posterior domains in the neuroepithelium and we are working to discover how regionally restricted transcription factor expression locally regulate morphogenetic cell behaviors that occur throughout the neuroepithelium. A current focus in the lab is on the most dramatic neuromeric boundary in the brain, which separates the tectum (midbrain) from the cerebellum (hindbrain) via a narrow isthmus. The cells at this boundary form an important signaling center in early brain development that is responsible for the specification and patterning of the cerebellum and tectum, and both its organizer properties and the events leading to its establishment are well understood. In contrast rather little is known about the morphogenetic events underlying the formation of the isthmic constriction, or about the mechanism that prevents cells on either side of the boundary from mixing with one another (lineage restriction). The zebrafish is an ideal model in which to address these questions because we can image both processes at cellular resolution in live embryos during their first day of life. We can visualize the isthmic constriction as it forms and we have identified genes that are expressed specifically in the cells whose shape changes underlie its morphogenesis (see figure). Using transgenic zebrafish we are now exploring the specification and function of these cells in the morphogenetic process. With the goal of identifying the cell surface proteins that mediate lineage re-striction across the MHB, we have used RNA-Seq to identify targets of the transcription factors that control cell identity on either side of the boundary. We can visualize cell sorting across the boundary (a hallmark of lineage restriction) in live chimeric embryos and we are currently testing differentially expressed candidate cell-surface proteins that mediate sorting behaviors. Biomedical significance: Human cerebellar malformation disorders are a large and varied group whose classification is evolving as the underlying genetic causes are being discovered. In many cerebellar malformations the genetic basis, if any, is unknown, but the phenotype is consistent with early patterning defects. We anticipate that defects in the morphogenesis of the isthmic constriction or breach of midbrain-hindbrain lineage restriction boundary will have consequences for cerebellar morphogenesis and histogenesis that are related to human cerebellar malformations. This work is supported by the University of Washington Developmental Biology Training grant (C.K.). Most neurons in the vertebrate brain are "foreign born" – that is, they were born in one location, typically at a ventricular surface, and then migrated to the place where they made their synaptic connections and carried out their specialized functions. Neuronal migrations can be radial (from the inside of the brain towards the outer surface) or tangential, within the plane of the surrounding neuroepithelium. We performed a forward genetic screen for mutants in which the stereotyped tangential migration of the motor neurons of the seventh (facial) cranial nerve failed to occur. These facial branchiomotor neurons (fbmns) normally migrate from hindbrain rhombomere 4 to rhombomere 6 (yellow neurons in the figure, which migrated from the red-labeled rhombomere 4; non-r4-derived motor neurons are green). Our screen identified multiple components of the planar cell polarity (PCP) pathway, a pathway that was originally discovered in flies, where it functions to polarize cells in the plane of an epithelium. We are using fbmn migration as a model in which to understand how PCP controls directed neuron migration in vivo. The PCP pathway has been implicated in a range of cell migrations and axon pathfinding processes in vertebrate and invertebrate model systems, all of which, like facial motor neuron migration, occur along the anterior-posterior axis. Thus PCP components may play a general role in the guidance of cells and subcellular processes along the anterior-posterior plane of epithelia. We have shown that PCP proteins are required both within the facial branchiomotor neurons and in their environment for normal migration. The migratory environment consists of neuroepithelial progenitor cells and floorplate cells which are themselves planar polarized along the anterior-posterior axis. We hypothesize that PCP signaling between the facial branchiomotor neurons and their planar polarized neuroepithelial environment directs their migration. We are currently taking a two-pronged approach to ask how PCP proteins influence the migratory behavior of the neurons themselves, and when and where PCP is required in the environment for normal neuron migration. These experiments involve the ex vivo culturing and timelapse imaging of wildtype and mutant facial motor neurons, imaging of PCP-fluorescent fusion proteins in migrating neurons in vivo, and using the Gal4/UAS system and dominant negative proteins to block PCP signaling in a temporally and spatially regulated manner in fbmns and along their migratory path. Biomedical Significance: In recent years a central role for the Planar Cell Polarity (PCP) pathway in vertebrate nervous system development has emerged. Mutations in PCP core components are associated with spina bifida in humans, and PCP is required for the migration neurons and neuronal processes in a number of vertebrate and invertebrate contexts. Recently PCP signaling has been found to promote the motility and invasiveness of breast cancer cells in response to stromal signals. Our findings, both relating to the cell-autonomous requirement for PCP signaling in facial motor neuron motility and its role in the migratory environment will elucidate the cellular basis of PCP-mediated cell migrations in development and disease. This work is supported by the University of Washington Developmental Biology Training Grant (C.D. and A.W.M.). After neuroepithelial patterning and morphogenesis are complete and neurons have migrated to their functional destinations, neuronal processes contact one another to establish synaptic communication and form neural circuits. There are two kinds of synapses: chemical synapses transmit information indirectly, via the release of neurotransmitters, while electrical synapses transmit directly, via gap junction channels made of neuronal Connexin proteins. Synapse assembly is well studied in the case of chemical synapses but very little is known about the assembly of electrical synapses in spite of their ubiquity and their importance in brain function. We are addressing this question in the context of the zebrafish escape circuit in which a single pair of large interneurons, the Mauthner neurons, elicit a simple and well-characterized quantitative behavior, the escape response. Mauthner neurons lie bilaterally in hindbrain rhombomere 4, and much of their development and function is intimately tied to the segmental patterning of the hindbrain. The Mauthner axon transmits sensory information (touch and sound) from the head to spinal motor neurons on the contralateral side of the fish via chemical synapses, which evoke a rapid bend away from the stimulus. Additionally, Mauthner axons make electrical synapses with a single inhibitory CoLo neuron in each spinal cord hemisegment. CoLo then inhibits the activation of motor neurons on the opposite side of the body for a coherent, concerted turning response. The cells, axons, and synapses in the circuit are uniquely identifiable in the zebrafish using transgenic lines that mark the neurons and antibodies that recognize the synaptic proteins. Finally, the quantitative properties of the response that they elicit can be measured. We have performed a forward genetic screen to identify mutations that specifically disrupt the formation of Mauthner-CoLo electrical synapses, and we have recovered mutants with either too few or too many synapses. We have developed a new RNA-Seq approach for the rapid mapping and cloning of mutant genes identified in the screen. This powerful combination of tools will enable us to understand how genes control behavior at the level of the synapse, the neuron and the circuit. Biomedical Significance: While electrical synapses are beginning to be appreciated for their roles in shaping neural processing, the genetic mechanisms underlying their formation are not known. Electrical synapses can be rectified (i.e. one way), can exhibit activity-dependent plasticity, and form between specific members of neural circuits where they shape neural processing. Our screen will uncover the unique mechanisms by which electrical synapse components are trafficked and assembled to form a func-tional neural circuit. This work is supported by NIH R21 NS076950 and an F32 NS074839 to A.M. Since 2003 our lab has worked to enable high-quality science in the zebrafish model system by generating mutants in genes of importance to biomedical research. We gen-erated a large library of ENU-mutagenized, cryopreserved zebrafish that we have screened for deleterious mutations in specific genes requested by the community on an ongoing basis. Most recently we have been using Illumina sequencing of barcoded library "tranches" to identify mutations that appear once in ~576 alleles. The advent of 250 bp paired-end Illumina MiSeq reads makes this approach feasible without the need for amplicon fragmentation. Tranches containing putative deleterious mutations are deconvolved using high resolution melt analysis to identify the individual fish with the mutation, and the mutants is then recovered from the corresponding frozen sperm sample. Recently, we have been using TALENs to make mutants in genes if none were identified in our library by TILLING. Over the past five years we have generated loss-of-function mutations in over 80 genes and have distributed them in response to over 200 requests worldwide as well as submitting them to the Zebrafish International Resource Center (ZIRC). Our ongoing effort complements larger-scale but undirected mutant identification approaches being performed at the Sanger Center, and we continue generate mutants in requested genes in which mutants have not been identified in those screens upon request. Biomedical Significance: Zebrafish mutants have changed the landscape of biomedi-cal research by providing a resource for genetic tests of existing models and discovery of new molecules and mechanisms that operate during vertebrate development and disease. Since 2007, over 25 papers have been published describing TILLING mutants that were generated by this project. The breadth of these publications reflects the many uses of our model system, from the study of early embryonic patterning, myogenesis, angiogenesis, neural tube morphogenesis and patterning, cell migration, myelination, organ development, joint formation and germ cell development. Furthermore, our mu-tants have been used to model human diseases such as spinal motor atrophy, schizo-phrenia, Rett syndrome and Usher syndrome. This work is supported by a multi-PI NIH HD076585 with Dr. Lila Solnica-Krezel, Washington University St. Louis. NIH R01 HG002995: "Tilling the zebrafish genome: a reverse genetics approach", 2008 to 2011. Howard Hughes Medical Institute: Faculty Appointment, 2000 to . NIH R01 HD37909: "Genetic Mechanisms of Hindbrain Segmentation", 1999 to 2010. NSF IBN-9816905: Genetic Mechanisms of Hindbrain Segmentation in the Zebrafish, 1999 to 2002. Shah AN, Davey CF, Whitebirch AC, Miller AC, Moens CB. 2015. Rapid Reverse Genetic Screening Using CRISPR in Zebrafish.. 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Jun 9, 2021 3 min read selectboard Selectboard almost returns bicyclist safety grant The objections were mostly along the lines that they would spoil the scenic look of the road, were "urban," and might not work. Editor's note: Li Shen is a Selectboard member and was involved in the discussions. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, "sharrows" is short for "sharing arrows" and refers to a graphic painted on a road surface to indicate that bicycles share the traffic lane with motor vehicles. The City of Lebanon is employing sharrows to make certain roads more bicycle-friendly and to encourage use of bicycles instead of carbon-emitting, motorized transportation. The Town of Thetford was recently awarded a grant from VTrans to add sharrows to certain roads. The essence of the grant proposal is as follows: Academy and Tucker Hill Roads serve as the main connectors to Route 132 and Route 113 in Thetford, and bring cyclists to the denser areas of town along Route 113. Route 132 is the main artery for access to/from Strafford/Norwich and cyclists can be found using the full travel lane on Route 132. This section of Route 132 is marked as a bike route on the Vermont State Bike Map issued by the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. The entire area (Route 132, Tucker Hill, and Academy Road) is utilized heavily by bicyclists and is also notable because there is an e-bike business on Academy Road on Thetford Hill. The roads however are not currently marked to alert drivers to the potential for bike traffic. Tucker Hill Road, Academy Road, and Route 132 have almost no shoulder, and cyclists are currently riding in the travel lane without any warning to drivers. In addition, both Academy Road and Tucker Hill Road pass through covered bridges in residential neighborhoods. Both of these bridges, the Union Village Bridge and the Thetford Center Bridge, are single-lane, dark, and narrow. Finally, residents who walk across the covered bridges to reach Town facilities complain that 1) vehicles go through at high speed; 2) vehicles travel too fast on the residential portion of those roads. In response, Selectboard Chair Sharon Harkay polled residents on Academy and Tucker Hill Roads (about 26 in all) and said there was almost universal opposition to painting sharrows on roads. The objections were mostly along the lines that they would spoil the scenic look of the road, were "urban," and might not work. The grant was discussed again at the Selectboard meeting on June 7th. Harkay reiterated her objections. Harkay pointed to the poor condition of Tucker Hill Road and that this was more of a danger to cyclists. She added that there were already about five signs at the Tucker Hill bridge, which is adjacent to her house. She was of the opinion that motorists generally do not read signs. Li Shen said that it is important to alert motorists on the approach to both covered bridges that the road narrows to a single lane. This is where bicycles need to pull fully into the travel lane. Sharrows at these locations would warn motorists to expect bicycles in the middle of the lane. Selectboard member Steve Tofel was generally not in favor of sharrows, except at the locations highlighted by Shen. Shen referred to a prior conversation with Town Manager Bryan Gazda in which he had indicated that VTrans might be somewhat "flexible" as to the use of the grant, so long as some sharrows were deployed. She suggested that there could be fewer sharrows but more roadside signage as an alternative way to encourage road-sharing with bicycles. At the meeting Gazda clarified that while VTrans had expressed flexibility, they had not been definitive about a revised number of sharrows. Shen asked whether the grant would expire at the end of the year. Gazda informed the meeting that the money should be spent by the end of 2022. Selectboard member Mary Bryant was not supportive of the grant in general. She said repainting the sharrows would be an ongoing expense. She was equivocal about additional roadside signage because of the visual impact, although adding signs to existing posts would be acceptable to her. She made a motion to withdraw from the project. Shen countered that this was premature. There was no rush to execute the project, which need not be done until 2022. There was plenty of time to find out from VTrans how much of the grant could be repurposed. There was a general feeling that this was worth considering, so the motion was withdrawn. Harkay softened her opposition to the project, saying that Route 132 was an official VT State Bike Route and is also being rebuilt. The new surface would be a good place to paint sharrows. Also Bob Walker, former chair of the Thetford Energy Committee, has pressed for incorporating bike lanes into the rebuilding project, but this notion had been rejected due to the large added cost of widening the road. Installing sharrows would address the desire for increased bicycle safety. Gazda will contact VTrans to discuss what extent of repurposing the grant would be acceptable to them. Does Thetford need to worry about rolling blackouts? Despite GMP's claims about its energy supply, its actual dependence on fossil fuels leaves us no less vulnerable to potential blackouts than are customers of other New England utilities. Volunteers weatherize Thetford Elementary, Efficiency Vermont takes note The elementary school is the town's largest public facility and consumes approximately 12,000-13,000 gallons of heating fuel per year.

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By sjurvetson on May 26, 2009. Gene Nowaczyk is aiming for the big prize - a successful launch to 100,000 ft. After 50 hours/week over two years, he drove his custom airframe from Missouri in a huge truck. His homebrew Q motor is just huge, about 4x the total thrust of a cruise missile booster, or 64,000 Estes rocket engines, but an aged binder led to air pockets that caused a motor overpressure and rupture overhead. Success! This photo quickens my pulse. Gene rocket recorded video during its record-setting launch at BALLS in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada. This is a frame grab from the video. The readings are in meters, so this sensor indicated an altitude of ~ 100K ft. The atmosphere ends at 55K ft at this latitude. This launch was a highlight of the weekend, as celebrated on the cover of the New York Times. The nosecone is now cooling from a peak of 425° during the ascent. The thermal expansion and contraction of the electronic leads led to a loss of power soon after apogee. But the rocket was recovered in almost perfect shape, with just the paint burned off the nose cone. 100km is the Karman Line, the (somewhat arbitrary) boundary of the edge of space! Seems apt as you can see the thin blue line.... quite the perspective. What are the other levels of measurement? Since you give the value of mach 3.5, that indications is in meters per second? Mein Gott that is quick. The legend says it transmits telemetry to earth, do you know what frequency - band they use? The article states a over-sized satellite dish. I take it that they setting up 2/5m parabolic antennas to receive the signal. 18 Ghz? (2.4Ghz Wifi would be attenuated coming through the atmosphere) I'm assuming they must be using a licensed band that doesn't interfere with local air traffic or satellite transmissions. That's got to be difficult to track and keep the signal, fascinating stuff. Not sure on the rocket's radio band, but I can ask if you want the details.

Q: Create a new txt file using VB.NET How do I create an empty .txt file in the location C:\my files\2010 using VB.NET? A: Here is a single line that will create (or overwrite) the file: File.Create("C:\my files\2010\SomeFileName.txt").Dispose() Note: calling Dispose() ensures that the reference to the file is closed. A: You can try writing into the Documents folder. Here is a "debug" function I did for the debugging needs of my project: Private Sub writeDebug(ByVal x As String) Dim path As String = System.Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.MyDocuments) Dim FILE_NAME As String = path & "\mydebug.txt" MsgBox(FILE_NAME) If System.IO.File.Exists(FILE_NAME) = False Then System.IO.File.Create(FILE_NAME).Dispose() End If Dim objWriter As New System.IO.StreamWriter(FILE_NAME, True) objWriter.WriteLine(x) objWriter.Close() End Sub There are more standard folders you can access through the "SpecialFolder" object. A: You also might want to check if the file already exists to avoid replacing the file by accident (unless that is the idea of course: Dim filepath as String = "C:\my files\2010\SomeFileName.txt" If Not System.IO.File.Exists(filepath) Then System.IO.File.Create(filepath).Dispose() End If A: You could just use this FileOpen(1, "C:\my files\2010\SomeFileName.txt", OpenMode.Output) FileClose(1) This opens the file replaces whatever is in it and closes the file. A: open C:\myfile.txt for append as #1 write #1, text1.text, text2.text close() This is the code I use in Visual Basic 6.0. It helps me to create a txt file on my drive, write two pieces of data into it, and then close the file... Give it a try...

Sumner County, TN Bill Hagerty 0.505% 1-year increase 5.35% 1-year decrease 10.4% 1-year growth In 2019, Sumner County, TN had a population of 183k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $67,204. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Sumner County, TN grew from 179,473 to 183,437, a 2.21% increase and its median household income grew from $64,631 to $67,204, a 3.98% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sumner County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.27%), White (Hispanic) (3.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.92%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.42%). 0% of the households in Sumner County, TN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language. 97.5% of the residents in Sumner County, TN are U.S. citizens. The largest universities in Sumner County, TN are Volunteer State Community College (1,562 degrees awarded in 2019), Welch College (70 degrees), and Image Maker Beauty Institute (32 degrees). In 2019, the median property value in Sumner County, TN was $234,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%. Most people in Sumner County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Sumner County, TN was 2 cars per household. Sumner County, TN borders Allen County, KY, Simpson County, KY, Davidson County, TN, Macon County, TN, Robertson County, TN, Trousdale County, TN, and Wilson County, TN. United StatesTennesseeNashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Sumner County, TN is home to a population of 183k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.72% of Sumner County, TN residents were born outside of the country (8.66k people). In 2019, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (154k people) in Sumner County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.57k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups. The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sumner County, TN 154k ± 248 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) 13.3k ± 497 4.88% of the people in Sumner County, TN are hispanic (8.95k people). The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sumner County, TN as a share of the total population. As of 2019, 4.72% of Sumner County, TN residents (8.66k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sumner County, TN was 4.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing. The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sumner County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies. In 2019, the median age of all people in Sumner County, TN was 39.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Sumner County, TN are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Sumner County, TN residents was 40. The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Tennessee. 90,080 ± 7,319 people In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 90,080 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 22,725 and Guatemala with 14,922. As of 2019, 97.5% of Sumner County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Sumner County, TN was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing. The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sumner County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies. 4,206 ± 424 Sumner County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict. Showing data at the state level for Tennessee. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported. This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Tennessee, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases. Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee. This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact. As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020. The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee. This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Tennessee across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential. Median household income in Sumner County, TN is $67,204. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Sumner County, TN was Census Tract 210.07 with a value of $126,386, followed by Census Tract 212.01 and Census Tract 210.08, with respective values of $111,940 and $107,422. Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,164. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average. The economy of Sumner County, TN employs 92.5k people. The largest industries in Sumner County, TN are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,041 people), Retail Trade (11,516 people), and Manufacturing (10,809 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,083), Utilities ($59,925), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,981). Households in Sumner County, TN have a median annual income of $67,204, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $64,631 in 2018, which represents a 3.98% annual growth. The following chart shows how the median household income in Sumner County, TN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies. Average Male Salary in Tennessee Average Female Salary in Tennessee In 2019, full-time male employees in Tennessee made 1.37 times more than female employees. This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Tennessee by number of full-time employees. Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Tennessee $49,726 ± $952 In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Tennessee workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.24 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Tennessee. This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Tennessee by number of full-time employees. The closest comparable wage GINI for Sumner County, TN is from Tennessee. 2019 Wage GINI in Tennessee In 2019, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.21% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average. This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average. Race/Ethnicity TotalWhiteBlackNative AmericanAsianPacific IslanderOtherTwo Or MoreWhite Non-HispanicHispanic Census Tract 210.07 In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sumner County, TN was Census Tract 210.07 with a value of $126,386, followed by Census Tract 212.01 and Census Tract 210.08, with respective values of $111,940 and $107,422. The following map shows all of the tracts in Sumner County, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total). Females 25 - 34 8.97% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sumner County, TN (16.3k out of 181k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44. 13,224 ± 891 The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sumner County, TN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic. ± 2,141 ± 3.2% From 2018 to 2019, employment in Sumner County, TN grew at a rate of 2.63%, from 90.2k employees to 92.5k employees. The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sumner County, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,796 people), Sales & Related Occupations (11,190 people), and Management Occupations (10,683 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sumner County, TN. The most common jobs held by residents of Sumner County, TN, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,796 people), Sales & Related Occupations (11,190 people), and Management Occupations (10,683 people). Compared to other counties, Sumner County, TN has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (1.24 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.23 times), and Sales & Related Occupations (1.18 times). The highest paid jobs held by residents of Sumner County, TN, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($76,250), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($75,786), and Management Occupations ($71,055). The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sumner County, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,041 people), Retail Trade (11,516 people), and Manufacturing (10,809 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sumner County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Sumner County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address. The most common industries in Sumner County, TN, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,041 people), Retail Trade (11,516 people), and Manufacturing (10,809 people). Compared to other counties, Sumner County, TN has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.03 times higher than expected), Wholesale Trade (1.55 times), and Utilities (1.24 times) industries. The highest paying industries in Sumner County, TN, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,083), Utilities ($59,925), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,981). Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee. In 2018, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $48.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($36.4B) and Pharmaceuticals ($34.6B). The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products. Showing data for Tennessee. 2018 Value in Tennessee Projected 2045 Value in Tennessee In 2018, total outbound Tennessee trade was $413B. This is expected to increase 99.4% to $825B by 2045. The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states. Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee. In 2018, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $28.5B, followed by Kentucky with $25.4B and Georgia and $22.6B. The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself). In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Sumner County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 70.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (25.4%), followed by Other (4.5%). The most partisan county was Wayne County, TN with 86% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered. Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms. Other (4.5%) In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 70.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (25.4%), followed by Other (4.5%). The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2016. Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Tennessee. Popular Vote for Sumner County, TN 70.1% for the Republican Party Most Partisan Counties in Tennessee Wayne County, TN 86% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party) Scott County, TN Macon County, TN In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Tennessee was Wayne County, TN with 86% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party. The following map shows the counties in Tennessee colored by their party leaning. US Senators from Tennessee Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee. Senator from Tennessee1 Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee. The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party. US Representatives from Tennessee Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house. Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008. In 2019, universities in Sumner County, TN awarded 1,664 degrees. The student population of Sumner County, TN is skewed towards women, with 3,677 male students and 5,940 female students. Most students graduating from Universities in Sumner County, TN are White (1,335 and 80.4%), followed by Black or African American (118 and 7.11%), Hispanic or Latino (98 and 5.9%), and Two or More Races (46 and 2.77%). The largest universities in Sumner County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Volunteer State Community College (1,562 and 93.9%), Welch College (70 and 4.21%), and Image Maker Beauty Institute (32 and 1.92%). The most popular majors in Sumner County, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (804 and 48.3%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (208 and 12.5%), and General Business Administration & Management (56 and 3.37%). The median tuition cost in Sumner County, TN for private four year colleges is $19,582. < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate1 to 2 Year Postsecondary CertificateAssociates DegreeBachelors DegreeMasters Degree 804 degree-majorss awarded In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sumner County, TN was General Business Administration & Management with 52 degrees awarded. This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sumner County, TN according to their major. 1,562 degrees awarded Welch College Image Maker Beauty Institute Median Private In 2019, the Sumner County, TN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Volunteer State Community College with 1,562 degrees awarded. In 2019, 652 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sumner County, TN, which is 0.644 times less than the 1,012 female students who received degrees in the same year. This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Sumner County, TN by degrees awarded. In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Sumner County, TN was White students. These 1,335 degrees mean that there were 11.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 118 degrees awarded. The median property value in Sumner County, TN was $234,200 in 2019, which is 0.974 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $212,100 to $234,200, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Sumner County, TN is 73.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Sumner County, TN have an average commute time of 27.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sumner County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household. In 2019, the median property value in Sumner County, TN grew to to $234,200 from the previous year's value of $212,100. The following charts display, first, the property values in Sumner County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sumner County, TN the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range. In 2019, the median household income of the 67.1k households in Sumner County, TN grew to $67,204 from the previous year's value of $64,631. The following chart displays the households in Sumner County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range. This chart shows the households in Sumner County, TN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sumner County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range. In 2019, 73.6% of the housing units in Sumner County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.4%. This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Sumner County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies. Using averages, employees in Sumner County, TN have a longer commute time (27.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.86% of the workforce in Sumner County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes. The chart below shows how the median household income in Sumner County, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies. In 2019, 82.7% of workers in Sumner County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.17%) and those who worked at home (5.91%). The following chart displays the households in Sumner County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sumner County, TN have 2 cars, followed by false. 91.5% of the population of Sumner County, TN has health coverage, with 52.1% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans. Per capita personal health care spending in Tennessee was $7,372 in 2014. This is a 3.74% increase from the previous year ($7,106). Primary care physicians in Sumner County, TN see 2057 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.883% increase from the previous year (2039 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2277 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1139 patients per year. Comparing across all counties in the state, DeKalb County and Lauderdale County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.5%). Additionally, Lauderdale County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (47.4%) 2,057 to 1 Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sumner County, TN Primary care physicians in Sumner County, TN see an average of 2,057 patients per year. This represents a 0.883% increase from the previous year (2,039 patients). The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sumner County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies. Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Tennessee Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Tennessee (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.74%, from $7,106 to $7,372. Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sumner County, TN declined by 2.01% from 8.67% to 8.5%. The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sumner County, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance. Hardeman County DeKalb County and Lauderdale County have the highest prevalence of diabetes in Tennessee, at 21.5%. The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Tennessee by county over multiple years. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Wilson County, TN Robertson County, TN

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If you need a Domestic Oil Tank Replacement, then it is likely your old tank has been in place for a period of time, and therefore was potentially installed in accordance with regulations that have now been superseded. Although that immediately suggests this as a costly exercise, it often emerges that a complete new installation is the most cost-effective solution to ensure compliance with current requirements. Replacing a fuel oil storage tank requires an assessment to be carried under current Building Regulations prior to the installation of any new tank, regardless of any existing installation. The assessment must be carried-out by a qualified technician to identify environmental and fire risks associated with the positioning of the tank. As part of our free Domestic Oil Tank Replacement quotation our OFTEC registered technician carries out this assessment. This ensures that it is carried out correctly and the installation will be legally compliant, but will also take into account the need to work around existing planting, landscaping features, and everything else that makes your garden special to you. The assessment includes recommendations on the size of tank you require, which will be influenced by your oil usage and the space available for the tank. The full range of tanks we supply can be found by following this link. Transfer the contents of your existing tank into a holding tank and set-up temporary supply so that you can continue to use your appliances until the new tank is installed. Fit the new tank on the base and connect to house system, including pressure test of pipework to ensure integrity. Replace pipework where necessary. Transfer oil from the holding tank into the new tank, and bleed through pipework to appliances, restarting where necessary. As tank replacements are notifiable works, upon completion we inform building control that we have changed the tank as we can self certify the installation. This is just an indication of the Domestic Oil Tank Replacement procedure, some projects require less work where the existing bases is suitable for the new tank, whereas others may require additional fire-proofing, etc. All work will be carried out by our own OFTEC registered tank technicians. This way we can ensure that the work is carried-out to the highest standards and within the required timescales. For Domestic Oil Tank Replacement, please contact us or use the enquiry form on this page and we will do our very best to answer your query as quickly as possible. We are also happy to arrange a site visit by one of our OFTEC registered technicians to provide you with a free quotation for the work you require. For Domestic Oil Tank Replacement – Think Sweetfuels!

MUTEK [AR] Celebrates its 5th Anniversary! MUTEK [AR] is the local and autonomous Argentinean branch of the MUTEK family. In constant contact with its counterparts in Mexico, Chile and Montreal, MUTEK [AR] continues to develop the worldwide digital arts network by creating a space where the projects and artists presented are just as important as the context that they're working in. Constantly striving to satisfy an avid and demanding public, MUTEK [AR] has held 10 events in Buenos Aires that have showcased over 40 local artists and 30 international artists since its inception in 2005. In order to celebrate 5 years in Argentina, and 10 years in Canada, MUTEK [AR] presents a series of activities curated by the local branch in Buenos Aires. The program proposes experimental performances at the LIMb0, an associated digital arts and technology laboratory that holds monthly events, including a concert by Sergi Jordà (ES) presenting the visually engaging instrument made famous by Björk, the Reactable. Inspired by MUTEK Montreal's constantly increasing diversity of programming, this year's MICRO MUTEK series is divided over 3 nights at Niceto Club, with special international guests such as Akufen (CA), Mathias Kaden (DE), T. Raumschiere (DE), Qzen (US) and Zombie Zombie (FR) (photographed by Talu). From dubstep to electro, passing through techno, house, nu disco, psychedelic rock and minimalism, the MICRO MUTEK series will liven up the night with live performances, jams, and instrumental acts. For more detailed information please see the Calendar section of mutek.org or visit MUTEK [AR]'s Myspace page. "Reactable" performance by Sergi Jordà [ES] @ Alliance Française Auditorium, 8 pm. MICRO MUTEK @ Niceto Club, midnight. Elsa Justel [AR] and Cecilia Castro [AR] @ Alliance Française Auditorium, 8 pm. Nad Spiro [ES] and Anki Toner [ES] @ Alliance Française Auditorium, 8 pm. MICRO MUTEK tickets are available for AR $40 (advance) and AR $60 (at the door). MICRO MUTEK passports (access to all 3 MICRO MUTEKs) are available for AR $90 until September 25, 2009. Tickets can be purchased at Niceto Club box office (12-6pm) or online, through Ticketek. Other events: free entrance - limited capacity. MUTEK [AR] is especially grateful for the support of its many partners including Niceto Club and Hotel Elevage. MUTEK [AR] also warmly thanks: adidas, Embassy of Canada, Embassy of France, Alliance Française, Goethe Institut, Centro Cultural España Buenos Aires, Pro-Helvetia Foundation and Indigo Productions. MUTEK [AR] is indebted for the big inspiration that we receive from our collaboration with LIMb0, PANORAMICA, TRImarchi, and Estado Lateral Media Lab. And of course MUTEK [AR] is eternally grateful to all the people that have been there since the beginning.

Home » Reading Room » Hard work Pays off! I just got such an amazing phone call from my mom, and i have the need to share. She starts work at 8am but gets to work at 6:30am, she is always available to work overtime when needed be. She told me that the other staff members always tells her she is mad to work so hard and to start work so early. My mom is a very appreciative person. She had a slight stroke a few years ago and had to quit her previous very stressful job. Through physical reabilitation she was able to re-apply for work after about a year of being home and unemployed. I guess experiencing things in life draws you closer to how thankful and precious everything and everyone is around you. One should never take anything for granted. Well, ladies, the hardworking mom, who does not complain and always has a cheerful smile and an appreciative approach just got a nice fat bonus and a great incentive bonus to top that. It is calls like these that always reminds me, hard work and dedication does not go unrecognised. A wonderful, inspiring story and well done to her employer for recognising your Mom's dedication.

Culburra Kitchens and bathrooms Single Stableford 31/1 2015 – Shoalhaven Ex-servicemen's Club Ltd. Perfect golf conditions and 83 starters took on the Worrigee Links the Course in great condition well done to the Green Staff. "Sause"Stevenson won A grade with a brilliant 45 points 5 under off the stick.Must have been pretty pleased with himself he was still celebrating late on Sunday afternoon some talk that he's going to persue a career in cage fighting.That man again "Banger"in the prize money runner up with 40pts.In third spot, The Man fom Cullburra Mick Liddy made up the minors with 39pts. Doug Reid also had a great round to win B Grade with 46 pts just holding out Kirk Brown who shot 45 pts with the Sydney Raider Brett Nelson a further 2 pts back in third place. Had the pleasure of playing with the C Grade winner Geoff Rankin his 40 pts was good enough to take the honours.Not to sure about his playing partners however one in particular was quite vocal in his sledging and his jokes were pretty ordinary although he makes a pretty good sandwich .Just have too look at his playing partners waist lines. "Larry" Beale was runner up with 39 pts and received an extra lick from"Choppy"as he can visulise plenty of sausages on their way from the butchers.Forever young was 1 pt further back in 3rd spot. Drive and Pitch A Grade Steve Ackhurst B Grade Warren Smart C Grade Brad Menhennett. Nearest The Pin 8th Chris Oliver 14th Brett Nelson. Ladies Winner .Good to see Alona Brown back in form she prevailed in a count back to take first spot.The lessons she's giving Kirk are also working. Ball run down to 38 pts. Last Sunday was the start of the rep season The Whitehorse travelled to the tough mount Broughton course and came away with a drawn match against Sussex Inlet always tough to beat. The Shield Team were away at Callala and also had a draw with the comp favourites Mollymook. Well done to both sides next game for the Shield is at Vincentia on the 15th feb the Whitehorse host this week and have the bye.

With fantasy football just a few short weeks away it is time to focus on drafting your fantasy team. Every NFL team has a player who most people sleep on during the season. Others tend to forget about certain players which slip the fantasy owner's mind. Every team has that player that fantasy owners don't think could be effective for them. @Cjoneswho and @TheFrizz87 put their fantasy football knowledge together, to build an AFC East sleeper list. With that being said here are every AFC East team's sleeper pick for the 2017 fantasy football season. The Buffalo Bills drafted wide receiver Zay Jones in the second round of this year's NFL Draft. Looking ahead with the loss of Sammy Watkins, and Anquan Boldin retiring means more and more time on the field for Jones. Plus with Jordan Matthews being injured seemingly every season, means that Jones could be big time for the Bills. Look for Zay Jones to not only have a great rookie season but to be a big focal point of their offense and have huge WR2/Flex upside in fantasy. The Miami Dolphins sleeper pick is none other than running back Damien Williams. Williams had six touchdowns rushing and receiving in 2016. Plus, he added another touchdown in their playoff game against Pittsburgh as well. With Ajayi having injury problems in the past, Williams could be a valuable option especially if Ajayi goes down. With Williams being a threat out of the backfield, look for him to be of some value to fantasy owners. If Ajayi is healthy, Williams is a possible flex option, but if Ajayi is not healthy Williams has huge potential to be an RB2 option. The Patriots have so many weapons on offense, but one that seems to be forgotten is Chris Hogan. Hogan had some great playoff games for the Patriots in 2016, and we could see it carry over into 2017. Depending on the matchup is how good Hogan will be for New England. He had three games of 100 plus receiving yards, and two games over 90 receiving yards. Look for the deep threat to be a valuable flex option, with some huge potential as a WR2. One of the most underused players in the NFL is none other than running back Bilal Powell. With Forte getting up there in age, and the Jets trying to go in a younger direction, Powell is the guy. Sleeper is definitely a label that Powell has and he makes the best of his opportunities. A prime example is last season when Forte was injured in the last four games of the season. In one game he had eleven receptions, and in two games he had 100 plus yards rushing. Powell could get some serious playing time in 2017 and has huge RB2 upside. Are the Patriots Good…or Just Good Enough?

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The Man Who Laughs (1928 film) The Man Who Laughs (1928) is an American silent film directed by the German Expressionist filmmaker Paul Leni. The film is an adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel of the same name and stars Conrad Veidt as Gwynplaine and Mary Philbin as the blind Dea. The film is known for the grim Carnival freak like grin on the character Gwynplaine's face which often leads the film to be credited to the horror film genre. Film critic Roger Ebert stated "The Man Who Laughs is a melodrama, at times even a swashbuckler, but so steeped in Expressionist gloom that it plays like a horror film." The Man Who Laughs is part of a genre of Romantic melodrama, similar to films such as The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923). The film was one of the early Universal Pictures productions that made the transition from silent films to sound films, using the Movietone sound system introduced by William Fox. The film was completed in April 1927 but was held for release in April 1928 with sound effects and a music score that included the song "When Love Comes Stealing" by Walter Hirsch, Lew Pollack, and Erno Rapee. 1 Plot summary 3.1 Uncredited 4 Critical reception 5 Influence on other works Taking place in England in the year 1690, The Man Who Laughs features Gwynplaine, the son of an English nobleman who has offended King James II. The monarch sentences the man to death in an iron maiden, and calls upon a surgeon, Dr. Hardquannone, to disfigure the boy's face into a permanent rictus grin. As a title card states, the King condemns him "to laugh forever at his fool of a father." The homeless Gwynplaine wanders around in a snowstorm and discovers an abandoned baby girl, the blind Dea. The two children are eventually taken in by Ursus, a mountebank. Years pass and Gwynplaine falls in love with Dea, but refuses to allow himself to marry her because he feels his hideous face makes him unworthy. The three earn their living through plays based upon the public's voyeuristic fascination with Gwynplaine's disfigurement. Their travels bring them back into the path of the deceased King's successor, Queen Anne. Here, Queen Anne's jester, Barkilphedro, discovers records which reveal Gwynplaine's lineage and his potential inheritance of his father's position in the court. Gwynplaine's deceased father's estate, currently owned by the Duchess Josiana, is in her possession, and Queen Anne decrees that the royal duchess must marry Gwynplaine, the rightful heir, to make things right. Josiana, who has seen Gwynplaine's act, arranges a rendezvous, and is at the same time sexually attracted to and repelled by the "Laughing Man" image. Gwynplaine, made a Peer in the House of Lords, refuses the Queen's order of marriage and escapes, chased by guards. He finds Ursus and Dea at the docks, sailing from England under banishment, and joins them on the boat. The film thus leaves off the tragic ending of Hugo's original novel, in which Dea dies while the group is sailing away from England, and Gwynplaine drowns himself. After Universal Pictures had large hits with Gothic dramas such as The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) and The Phantom of the Opera (1925), the company encouraged film producer Carl Laemmle to produce a follow up in a similar vein. Laemmle decided to film Victor Hugo's The Man Who Laughs. The title role was originally meant for Lon Chaney (who starred in the previous Universal films), but he was under a long-term contract with MGM Studios. Being of German ancestry, Laemmle had connections with the German film scene, which gave him an inside track when negotiating with some of Germany's filmmakers and actors. Laemmle had seen director Paul Leni's Waxworks (1926) and was impressed with the movie's sets and ominous stylistics. Laemmle chose Leni to accept the challenge of crafting the film adaptation. In addition, Laemmle pursued Veidt, who played a prominent role in Waxworks, to star. Veidt had also previously starred in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920). Universal put over $1,000,000 into The Man Who Laughs, a very large amount of money to use on an American film at the time. Conrad Veidt as Gwynplaine Mary Philbin as Dea Julius Molnar Jr. as Gwynplaine (child) Olga Vladimirovna Baklanova as Duchess Josiana Brandon Hurst as Barkilphedro Cesare Gravina as Ursus Stuart Holmes as Lord Dirry-Moir Samuel de Grasse as King James II Stuart George Siegmann as Dr. Hardquanonne Josephine Crowell as Queen Anne Stuart Charles Puffy as Innkeeper Zimbo the Dog as Homo the Wolf Carmen Costello as Dea's mother (uncredited) Carrie Daumery as Lady-in-Waiting (uncredited) Nick De Ruiz as Wapentake (uncredited) Louise Emmons as Gypsey hag (uncredited) John George as Dwarf (uncredited) Jack A. Goodrich as Clown (uncredited) Lila LaPon as Featured (uncredited) Torben Meyer as Spy (uncredited) Joe Murphy as Hardquanone's messenger (uncredited) Edgar Norton as Lord High Chancellor (uncredited) Frank Puglia as Clown (uncredited) Henry A. Barrows Les Bates Charles Brinley Allan Cavan D'Arcy Corrigan Howard Davies J.C. Fowler Charles Hancock Broderick O'Farrell Lon Poff Henry Roquemore Templar Saxe Allan Sears Scott Seaton Louis Stern Anton Vaverka Initially, the critical assessment of The Man Who Laughs was mediocre, with some critics disliking the morbidity of the subject matter and others complaining that the Germanic looking sets didn't evoke 17th century England. In recent times, the assessment has been more positive. Critic Roger Ebert declared it "One of the final treasures of German silent Expressionism". Although actor Kirk Douglas was long interested in producing a remake, The Man Who Laughs has only been refilmed once in the sound era, as L'Uomo che Ride by Italian director Sergio Corbucci in 1966. Corbucci, however, changed the setting from Queen Anne's England to the 16th century Italian court of the Borgias. Influence on other works Veidt's character has been listed as one of the inspirations for Batman's archnemesis The Joker. The 2006 Brian De Palma film The Black Dahlia shows scenes from The Man Who Laughs and incorporates some related plot points. In 2002, Kino Entertainment released a Region 1 DVD . Unless indicated otherwise, the text in this article is either based on Wikipedia article "The Man Who Laughs (1928 film)" or another language Wikipedia page thereof used under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License; or on original research by Jahsonic and friends. See Art and Popular Culture's copyright notice. Retrieved from "http://www.artandpopularculture.com/The_Man_Who_Laughs_%281928_film%29" This page was last modified 08:26, 19 February 2009.

New York|Play-Doh? Calculus? At the Manhattan Free School, Anything Goes Play-Doh? Calculus? At the Manhattan Free School, Anything Goes From left, Sekai Hurdle, 16, Paige Smith, 15, and Leelah Holmes, 18, looking over the morning's agenda in the library.Credit...Ozier Muhammad/The New York Times By Susan Dominus The Manhattan Free School in East Harlem is not free, but the principal there practically is. Now in her third year, Pat Werner, a 57-year-old former literacy coach who logged 18 years in New York City public schools, accepted all of $3,000 in salary last year. Few go into education for the money, but Ms. Werner's dedication to opening young people's minds might better be described as utopian than idealistic — which is only appropriate at a private school where students do not receive grades, take tests or have to do anything, really, that they do not feel like doing. For parents exhausted by New York's numbers-oriented, lottery-driven public school system or its hierarchical, hypercompetitive private schools, the Manhattan Free School represents another way to go: equally wacky, but at the opposite extreme. A school like this, where a comic-book-making class is now offered but calculus is not, is not likely to drain applicants from Dalton. Operating on a $100,000 budget, the school, at Good Neighbor Presbyterian Church on East 106th Street, now has 23 students ages 5 to 18. Of those students, Ms. Werner said, 20 percent pay the full fee, $15,000 a year; 25 percent pay $1,500; and the rest pay about $3,000. Ms. Werner said her salary was so low because "we don't have enough money"; she and her husband get by on his pension from the parks department. In the cafeteria of the church one recent day, lunch, like much else at the school, was happening in a fashion that could generously be described as fluid. The art teacher was offering her hummus to a wary 5-year-old who seemed hungry. The boy ate the hummus eagerly; followers of the free-school philosophy might posit that this was partly because no one was forcing him to. (Pizza was also an option.) At the Manhattan Free School, which opened in 2008 and follows a model that first gained fame at A. S. Neill's Summerhill School in England, educators believe that students learn best when they direct their own education. Classes are held, but if a student wants to play video games or model with Play-Doh all day, so be it — even if that student is, say, 17. "It comes down to trust," Ms. Werner said, "the trust that given time, they'll find their passions, and when they do, they'll be eager to learn." Students and faculty members debate and vote on all matters of school policy, but the grown-ups are outnumbered: The school has two full-time teachers, and relies on parents and other volunteers who believe in the program to fill the gaps (including calculus, if a student were to want to learn it). "I can't imagine who sends their kid there," one educational consultant said to me. The partial answer: A Metropolitan Transportation Authority engineer who lives in Manhattan; a dentist from Glen Ridge, N.J.; a hairdresser in Brooklyn. Some students had rebelled elsewhere; some, like Amylin Di Dario, a 15-year-old from South Plainfield, N.J., needed a break from self-imposed pressure. "The stress was giving me stomach problems," Amylin said. Despite the varied backgrounds, the students described themselves as a close group. With college spots so coveted, and the fever of competition trickling to ever-younger children, choosing the Manhattan Free School is like going off the grid — which might be more appealing to some people than settling for a so-so spot on the grid, perhaps a second-tier gifted-and-talented program, or a school that costs through the nose but fails to impress. The Brooklyn Free School, which espouses a similar philosophy, opened in 2004 with 30 students and now has double that number enrolled, and a waiting list of 30, according to Alan Berger, its principal. If the popular Reggio Emilia approach to preschool — which empowers the students to drive the curriculum and relies heavily on art — continued to older grades, it might look a little like the Manhattan Free School. After lunch, a group of students sat in a lounge and had the kind of conversation that sounded as if it could go on forever. "I want to do something with my life between starting a family and dying," one teenager said. Then a 15-year-old popped his head in. "Seriously, are there any adults in the gym?" he asked. "Because I think that's where all the little kids are." There was, in fact, an adult in there, but the moment suggested that the student had internalized one of the school's favorite sayings: The flip side of freedom is responsibility.

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The Atola Insight Forensic is able to accurately diagnose hard drives that cannot be recognized or identified by any system including the vast majority of disk imaging, data recovery, and data acquisition products, even the most sophisticated ones. In cases where the Atola Insight cannot recognize the hard drive, it can still diagnose the drive by sensing the SATA PHY status, sending low-level, vendor-specific commands into the HDD, and interpreting electrical currents. Here's how this works: Atola Insight applies power to the hard drive and immediately starts sampling its startup currents. Then, comparing the startup currents to the internal database it can detect a specific failure. Virtually any defect can be successfully diagnosed using this approach: head stack failure, motor damage, electronic board damage, etc. Since the method relies solely on start-up currents and nothing else, the hard drive does not have to be operational for successful diagnosis. 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Stan & Ollie: Legendary Comedy Duo are Humanized in Pitch-Perfect Biopic By Calvin Kemph February 7, 2019 June 24, 2019 Leave a Comment on Stan & Ollie: Legendary Comedy Duo are Humanized in Pitch-Perfect Biopic "Je ne regrette rien. And you shouldn't regret rien either." Stan & Ollie (2018) is the right comedy for our troubled times. It's a joyful expression of comedic glee and genius, expressed through the two comic auteurs, Stan Laurel (a just right Steve Coogan) and Oliver Hardy (a transcendent John C. Riley, melting into his character). It was so rare for any act to transition so successfully from silent to sound pictures (see Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times (1936)). Lovely opening tracking shots bring us right onto their set for the beloved Way Out West (1937), flush with prodigious Old Hollywood sets and a sense of craft and excitement hanging in the air. They were at their prime, making yet another Hal Roach picture, the pinnacle of comedy, but frustrated by not owning and making their own art. Stan & Ollie, however, is a latter-day piece, fast-forwarding to the final days of the act, where the duo have faced the financial repercussions of not owning their work, and go on one final European tour, for the love of comedy, and each other. Stan & Ollie (2018). Dir. Jon S. Baird. Stan & Ollie's greatest gag is a brilliant never before filmed "double door routine", an act of missed connections. Our stars enter and exit through a booth at what seems to be a station. They do loops around one another, always barely missing the other's sightlines, and hilariously drawing the joke out as far as it can go. They walk, back to back, turning and searching for their lost partner. What is especially great is that this is unique to the film – an act taken on tour but not filmed – that expresses the duo's relationship perfectly. They are comedically in-tune, but always missing the other person. It is a kind of love story; their troop was about the very tangible relationship they had. When "Babe" Hardy suffers an untimely death, like partners in marriage, Laurel never recovers, vowing never to perform again, on stage or film, and continued writing for his late partner for the remainder of his life. There are few better expressions of friendship. While we have the stunning documents of the duo's work well preserved, it is an absolute pleasure, as a comedy student, to have such a lovely portrayal of their personal lives. It's like joining cinematic heroes on their final vacation together. Coogan finds his greatest potential yet in Stan, committing to repeating jokes about his difficulty managing luggage. Philomena (2013) collaborator Jeff Pope has sketched Coogan's character wonderfully. When the group arrive to London, Stan reflects, "There it is, the Eiffel tower," as the train rolls past the London Bridge. His timing is perfect, and Reilly is a great comedy partner. They establish clear chemistry early on. Special note for Reilly's dedication, passing off the larger stature of his character and sporting some of the finest make-up work. There are moments where we completely forget we are watching roles, that this is not an authentic relationship between two people who love each other. Consider their differences, Stan, an English disciple of Chaplin's comedy school and Ollie, son of a Confederate, and a young theater manager, with his heart in the arts. The casting here feels just right. It certainly seems that they found the same love and comradery, to the great success of the film. There's a heavy moment where the duo has a very public falling out. They're at odds, working on separate projects, and may be cutting one another out of their future, to the great personal cost of their reputation. A large party takes in their public row and a woman asks, "Was it funny?" That moment engulfs the great pain of the comedian and especially the comic who works in a troop. There is always some darkness there. Between these two stars, they were able to provoke the very best from their best friend. Stan & Ollie is a touching film that will help us laugh and cry in equal measure. Tags: Biopic Comedy Editor's Choice John C. Riley Laurel & Hardy Silent Film Stan & Ollie Steve Coogan Previous Entry Serenity: Spoiler Review for 2019's Most Absurd Film Next Entry The Twin Geekscast 14: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

Q: Alltt inside mdframed longtable I am trying to achieve the following: I have text material which is to be put in verbatim form. This material also has some mathematics, so I am using the alltt package. This text needs to be in a single column table, which should be framed, for which I am using the mdframed package. The MWE is as below \documentclass{article} \usepackage{alltt} \usepackage{mdframed} \begin{document} \begin{table} \begin{mdframed} \begin{alltt} \textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object(); \textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object();\textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object();\textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object(); \textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object();\textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object(); \textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object();\textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object(); \end{alltt} \end{mdframed} \caption{This is the caption} \end{table} \end{document} This produces a table which goes beyond the current page. What is needed is that the table overflows with the outer frame to the next page. I tried to use the longtable but it seems alltt does not like it. Any other method of achieving this alltt inside a boxed table which can flow across pages would also be okay. A: A table is a float and it won't break across pages. And if you use a longtable, it too can't break across the pages inside the same row (and you have only one row). What to do? Don't use them. 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Here is an example for your case. \documentclass{article} \usepackage{alltt,capt-of} \usepackage{tcolorbox} \tcbuselibrary{breakable,skins} \definecolor{light-gray}{gray}{0.95} \begin{document} %\begin{table} \bgroup \captionof{table}{This is the caption} \begin{tcolorbox}[width=\linewidth, enhanced jigsaw, boxrule=0.4pt, colframe=black, colback=white,%light-gray, breakable,sharpish corners ] \begin{alltt} \textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object(); \textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object();\textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object();\textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object(); \textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object();\textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object(); \textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object();\textbf{OOS()} begin preprocess the image \emph{m}. data\_normalize(\emph{data}, \emph{method}); kmeans(data, n); kmedoid(data, n); fcmeans(data, n); validity(result, data, param); object(); \end{alltt} \end{tcolorbox} \egroup \end{document}

Biuletyn Historii Sztuki 2004 | 66 | 1-2 | 169-193 Witkacy's Adventures in St. Petersburg Zakiewicz A. Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz (Witkacy) spent the First World War in Russia, mostly in St. Petersburg, where he arrived in the autumn of 1914. Shortly afterwards he entered an exclusive officers' school then the Pavlovskiy Leib Guards' Regiment. He also continued to paint his portraits and fantastical compositions. It was in Russia that Witkacy discovered a technique of using pastels which was to liberate from within him an entirely new form of expression. Initially, in 1915, the artist added a few isolated pastel smudges/smears to some portraits made in charcoal, but it was not long before these tentative gestures were being freely applied and within two years extraordinary colourful works were taking shape. Apart from his portraits, Witkacy created some fantastical compositions, influenced to a considerable degree by literary works as well as astronomical phenomena e.g.: Nova Aurigae, Kometa Encke, Antares w Skorpionie, Algorab w Kruku (Algorab in Corvus), Liszka (Caterpillar) and Kameleon in all likelihood inspired by the proximity of the astronomical observatory (employing large numbers of Poles) and the research carried out there. In July 1916 the artist actively participated in wartime operations, including one of the bloodiest battles on the Eastern Front along the River Stochod in the Western Ukraine. For that he had shown on the battlefront, the artist was promoted to the rank of a lieutenant and received the order of St. Ann 4th class. He was also wounded, receiving serious injury to his head, as a result of which he had to be hospitalised and evacuated to the imperial capital. He was never to return to the front. He lived with his aunt, Vladislava of the Jagimins, and her husband, Leon Reynel, on Ofitserskaya Street. Socially and financially connected with the Polski Theatre in St. Petersburg, the couple introduced Witkacy to their milieu. In Spring the artist took part in an exhibition organised by the Polish minority in the Anichkovskiy Palace, at which, among other works, he presented a picture in gouache titled 'Pocalunek mongolskiego ksiecia w lodowej pustyni' (The Mongol Prince's Kiss in a Frozen Desert) which currently belongs to the National Museum in Warsaw. In the middle of 1918 and with the help of the Reynels, Witkacy returned to Poland, carrying with him fruits of an almost four years sojourn in Russia: portraits and compositions done in oil or pastel portraits, a theoretical study titled 'Nowe formy w malarstwie i wynikajace stad nieporozumienia' (New Forms in Painting and the misunderstandings arising out of them), as well as the sketches (or barely thoughts) on a series of dramas in which the echoes of real life in Russia during the war and revolution are clearly audible. 23 Illustrations. S.I. WITKIEWICZ WITKACY Instytut Sztuki Polskiej Akademii Nauk oraz Stowarzyszenie Historyków Sztuki A. Zakiewicz, Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie, al. Jerozolimskie 3, 00-495 Warszawa, Poland bwmeta1.element.36c5b04b-c71a-3161-aeb9-9f0c206175c0

Media for the curious. New England News Collaborative The Island Next Door Sharing America Colin McEnroe Show Pardon Me: Another Damn Impeachment Show? Faith Middleton Food Schmooze Connecticut Garden Journal All Radio Programs Health Equity and Access Project Students and Schools The Beaker China Allows Foreign Experts To Treat Terminally Ill Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo By Chris Benderev • Jul 5, 2017 A video clip shows China's jailed Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo on a computer screen, lying on a bed receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Beijing. China says it has invited U.S. and German liver cancer experts to join a medical team treating Liu. Andy Wong / AP China granted permission Wednesday for cancer specialists from the United States, Germany and other countries to help treat imprisoned political dissident and Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo as he struggles with late-stage liver cancer, according to a statement released by a local judicial bureau. The concession by China is seen by some as an attempt to improve its image on human rights as Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a G-20 Summit in Germany this weekend. Sources told Reuters that China is concerned the ailing Nobel laureate's treatment could negatively affect President Xi's talks at the gathering. The brief statement Wednesday said the Chinese medical team had agreed with a request from Liu's family for the foreign cancer experts. The statement did not specify which other foreign countries besides the United States and Germany may send experts. As NPR has reported, late last month the 61-year-old Liu was allowed out of prison on parole for medical treatment after apparently receiving a diagnosis of terminal liver cancer at the end of May. Liu's supporters have questioned whether Chinese authorities intentionally delayed his diagnosis, according to the Associated Press. Liu was part of the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989, but the essayist and literary critic's most famous political dissent came in 2008 when he composed a six-page manifesto entitled "Charter 08." It called for sweeping political reforms, including separation of powers, an independent judiciary and doing away with the crime of "incitement to subvert state power." This was the very crime for which the government sentenced him to 11 years in prison in 2009, one year after he published "Charter 08." In 2010 Liu received the Nobel Peace Prize, but China did not let him travel to Oslo to receive it, nor did it allow him to send any friends or family to accept the award on his behalf. It was the first time since 1935 that no one was present to receive the Nobel Peace Prize; an empty chair was held in Liu's place at the ceremony. China also blocked transmission of the ceremony's broadcast on the BBC, CNN and other stations, as we reported at the time. Chinese authorities have also held Liu Xia, Xiaobo's wife, under house arrest since the 2010 award ceremony. China's acceptance of foreign medical expertise on Wednesday was seen by sources speaking with Reuters as possibly the government's first step toward allowing Liu to travel abroad to receive treatment, something his family and supporters have demanded. In a statement released Wednesday, Amnesty International called for China to release Liu. "Time is running out for Liu Xiaobo," said Salil Shetty, secretary general at Amnesty International. "It is not too late for the authorities to end this cruel farce. They must let Liu Xiaobo and his wife, Liu Xia, travel abroad to get the medical treatment he so desperately needs." © 2020 Connecticut Public Radio How To Listen On Your Smart Speaker