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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
The things we touch have no permanence. My master would say: there is nothing we can hold onto in this world. Only by letting go can we truly possess what is real.
The first day of our festival took us to a mythical depiction of historic China and Ang Lee's masterpiece 2000's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The movie features an international cast headed by Yun-Fat Chow, Michelle Yeoh and Zhang Ziyi.
The film opens with legendary warrior Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat) meeting with his old friend and fellow skilled fighter Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh). Li Mu Bai has experienced an epiphany and has decided to give up his life as a warrior. He asks Yu Shu Lien to deliver his famed weapon, known as Green Destiny, as a gift to Sir Te in Peking, as she and her men are to safely transport goods there. Haunting both Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien though is their unexpressed love for each other, as well as Li Mu Bai's master's death at the hands of the villainous witch Jade Fox. Upon her arrival in Peking, Yu Shu Lien meets Governor Yu's daughter Jen (Zhang Ziyi), a strong-willed, adventurous girl who is not happy about her impending arranged marriage. Soon after, events take a sudden turn when Green Destiny is stolen by an unknown masked thief and Jade Fox re-enters the picture. Li Mu Bai is forced out of his short retirement and must join forces with Yu Shu Lien to regain the sword and battle his old enemy.
The film is a mystical and magical journey that plays out like a richly crafted fairy tale. The audience is swept away on an epic adventure, like being on a magic carpet ride. There are compelling and conflicted heroes/heroines, formidable villains, magic and true love. The cinematography and art direction are visually stunning and are accompanied by a beautiful and haunting score. The exciting fight sequences are inventive. The performances, especially from Michelle Yeoh, are compelling and richly nuanced. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is truly one of the great epic adventure films of the last decade, as it weaves a grand tale of redemption and love.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was well received by critics and audiences. On Rotten Tomatoes, 97% of the critics gave the film a positive review, based on 143 reviews. On Metacritic, the film received a score of 93 out 100, based on 31 reviews.
The movie did well domestically at the box office, especially for a foreign language film in Mandarin Chinese, grossing over $128 million through a 31week run. It was the 12th highest grossing film of 2000, placing behind How the Grinch Stole Christmas; Cast Away; Mission: Impossible II; Gladiator; What Women Want; The Perfect Storm; Meet The Parents; X-Men; Scary Movie; What Lies Beneath; and Dinosaur. Internationally, the movie took in over $213 million.
The film also received many film awards, racking up 91 wins & 92 nominations. In 2000, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon went on to win 4 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction and Best Original Score. The Best Picture Oscar winner for 2000 was Gladiator.
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I am Brand Story Director with the MarkBrand Group where I play a key role in the development of the Group's brand learning and coaching programs. I also have an extensive background in human resources and communications, including employer branding. I am an experienced presenter and speaker, as well as a writer and director in film and theatre.
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Hawaii Criminal Justice Schools
The state of Hawaii is home to several competitive criminal justice programs, including programs at the associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree levels. Specialties and majors offered include criminology, homeland security, and diplomacy and military studies. In addition to traditional on-campus programs, Chaminade University of Honolulu also offers online criminal justice degrees that can provide additional flexibility for students who are in the workforce or who have other commitments that may make it difficult to complete a traditional program.
There are 6 schools offering criminal justice degrees in Hawaii (see below).1
5 colleges and universities offer associate's degrees in criminal justice.*1
3 colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in criminal justice.*1
1 university offers master's or doctoral degrees in criminal justice.*1
1 university offers criminal justice degree programs online.*1
No schools ranked in Kiplinger's Best Values in Public Colleges in 2018.2
No schools ranked in College Factual's Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges in 2018.3
No schools ranked in Criminal Justice Degree Schools Best Online Bachelor's Programs in 2018.4
No schools ranked in US News Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Programs in 2018.5
Criminal Justice Degree Programs in Hawaii
Hawaii's colleges and universities offer many opportunities to earn a degree in criminal justice. Holding an associate's or bachelor's degree can make you more competitive in a crowded job market like Hawaii's. With a criminal justice degree, you may qualify for higher starting salaries as well as expand your future opportunities for promotion. On-campus, online, and hybrid programs are available to help you prepare for your desired career, with options for both general criminal justice study as well as specialized majors focusing on in-demand fields.
Profiles of Well-Known Schools in Hawaii
Hawaii Pacific University: The Social Sciences Department at Hawaii Pacific University has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice for those who want a career in corrections, law, or law enforcement. Students complete a combination of justice administration, psychology, and sociology courses to earn a well-rounded education concerning contributors and responses to criminal activity. Individuals enrolled in this program have access to the top research facilities in the state, with the US News and World Report placing this institution in the Tier 1 category. The faculty within the Department of Social Sciences are top-rated specialists in law enforcement, human services, and criminal psychology.
University of Hawaii, Hilo: The University of Hawaii, Hilo has an interdisciplinary criminal justice program in its College of Arts and Sciences, the Bachelor of Arts in Administration of Justice. Courses cover a variety of focuses that cater to students' specific interests, ranging from Drug Awareness to Juvenile Delinquency. Students can earn course credit through experience with the college's internship program, connecting them to dozens of different local, county, state, and federal agencies. The University of Hawaii, Hilo has one of the lowest faculty-to-student ratios among major universities in the state; the average undergraduate classroom has only 18 students.
Notable Alumni from Hawaii Universities
Honolulu Police Chief Louis M. Kealoha- Chaminade University
Hawai'i State Sheriff Keith Kamita – Chaminade University
Hawaii Police Chief Harry S. Kubojiri – University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
Police Quote: "The best advice I ever received was, 'if you start to approach a location during a call, and the hair on your neck stands up, something isn't right.' Listen to that sixth sense." -Officer Tony Masten
Hawaii Criminal Justice Careers
The federal government has a long history of involvement in Hawaii through the military. However, there is more to the government's presence in Hawaii than just Pearl Harbor and Schofield Barracks. Hawaii also serves as a base for the FBI and its programs throughout the American protectorates and territories in the Pacific. Honolulu also has a major international airport with needs for specialists in homeland security. Finally, there is a Federal Detention Center also located at Honolulu Airport. All of these federal operations require the service of skilled criminal justice graduates.
The Hawaii Department of Public Safety (DPS) performs both law enforcement and corrections functions, which differs from most other states that separate these into distinct departments. Positions with the DPS carry generous benefits and a competitive salary. The DPS provides significant preference to individuals with criminal justice degrees, waiving or reducing education and experience requirements in many cases.
The Honolulu Police Department, which serves all of Oahu, expects to see a college degree for officers who wish to be promoted through the ranks. Although the Big Island and Oahu represent the majority of Hawaii's population, there are also positions for criminal justice graduates on other islands' police force as well.
Hawaii Criminal Justice Salary and Jobs
Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,510 $50,060
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 750 $93,710
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 480 $96,450
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 2,720 $64,940
Hawaii's Criminal Justice Employment Outlook
As of May 2016, Hawaii's unemployment rate was 3.2%, which is lower than the national average of 4.7%.10 This is below the January 2010 peak unemployment rate of 7%, though still slightly above the state's 10-year low unemployment rate of 3% in January 2008. Government employment is a good indicator of Hawaii's prospective criminal justice jobs.10 Projections Central includes the following outlooks for Hawaii criminal justice jobs:
Police and Sheriff Patrol: 110 annual openings; 46% in these positions report completing at least some college, with 24% holding an associate's degree.11,12
Correctional Officers: 50 annual openings; 37% in these positions report completing at least some college, with 15% holding a post-secondary certificate.11,13
Detectives and Criminal Investigators: 10 annual openings; 37% in these positions report completing at least some college, with 21% holding an associate's degree.11,14
Paralegals and Legal Assistants: 30 annual openings; 86% in these positions report completing at least some college, with 30% holding an associate's degree and 44% holding a bachelor's degree.11,16
It should be understood that these projections are based on both employment growth and replacements.
The Mercatus Center, a conservative think tank, rated and analyzed the long-term solvency of each state government. After an analysis of Hawaii's budgeting process, cash/tax collection, and pensions, the center ranked the state 45th in the nation.17 This is an indicator that new employees should watch for the state's ability to fulfill employee pension obligations.
Directory of Not-for-Profit Hawaii Universities Offering Campus-based and Online Criminal Justice Degrees
If you are interested learning more about a Hawaii criminal justice degree, we recommend finding an accredited campus-based or online program for pursuing your associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree in the growing field of criminal justice.
Chaminade University of Honolulu (Honolulu)
Associate of Science | Criminology and Criminal Justice (online or on-campus)
Bachelor of Science | Criminology and Criminal Justice (online or on-campus)
Master of Science | Criminal Justice Administration (online)
Master of Science | Criminal Justice Administration: Correctional Track (online)
Master of Science | Criminal Justice Administration: Law Enforcement Track (online)
Master of Science | Criminal Justice Administration: Hybrid Track (online)
Master of Science | Forensic Sciences
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | Forensic Sciences
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | Homeland Security Leadership Development
Student Review: "Going through Chaminade's Criminology & Criminal Justice program was really an awesome experience for me. The class sizes were small, which allowed me to receive more individualized attention than I would have had I attended a larger university. Professors were passionate and knowledgeable about their areas of expertise and were very easy to talk to and ask questions of. While at times I felt that I did not gain much from some of the classes (especially the introductory ones), the program did offer a pretty good variety of more specialized higher-level classes through which I was able to build an excellent foundation of criminological knowledge. The support from faculty and the work I was able to do in Chaminade's C&CJ program enabled me to enter a doctoral program right out of college; I am very glad I chose to go there." -Student at Chaminade University
Hawaii Community College (Hilo)
Associate of Science | Administration of Justice
Certificate of Competence | Homeland Security
Certificate of Competence | Criminal Justice Addictions Professional
Hawaii Pacific University (Honolulu)
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice
Associate of Science | Homeland Security
Associate of Science | Military Studies
Bachelor of Science | Diplomacy and Military Studies
Master of Arts | Diplomacy and Military Studies
Minor | Diplomacy and Military Studies
Minor | Justice Administration
Certificate | Forensic Health Science
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | National Security and Strategic Studies
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | International Disaster and Emergency Management
Honolulu Community College (Honolulu)
Diploma | Basic Recruit Training: Corrections
Diploma | Basic Recruit Training: Law Enforcement
Army ROTC Course | Military Science and Leadership
Air Force ROTC Course | Aerospace Sciences
Maui Community College (Kahului)
Certificate of Achievement | Administration of Justice
Certificate of Competence | Administration of Justice
Academic Subject Certificate | Marine Program
University of Hawaii at Hilo (Hilo)
Bachelor of Arts | Administration of Justice
Student Review: "The University of Hawaii at Hilo was a great university to attend not only because it is in my hometown but because it is a great value. The Marine Science program is definitely one of the better programs in the country because of the university's proximity to tropical reefs! The school is small enough so that the professors get to know you personally but large enough that you still feel like you're part of something bigger. I obtained a great job working for the local state government and it is in great part to the professors at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. All in all a great university in a great community all at a great price." -Greg T., student at University of Hawaii, Hilo
5. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2015 Occupational Employment and Wages, Correctional Officers and Jailers https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes333012.htm
6. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2015 Occupational Employment and Wages, First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes331012.htm
7. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2015 Occupational Employment and Wages, Detectives and Criminal Investigators: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes333021.htm
8. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2015 Occupational Employment and Wages, Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes333051.htm
9. Hawai'i Police Department: http://www.hawaiipolice.com/recruitment/police-officers
10. Y Charts 10 Year Unemployment Chart: https://ycharts.com/indicators/hawaii_unemployment_rate

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Davidson says GOP tax cuts benefiting middle class; Democratic opponent calls them 'a scam'
By Matt Sanctis
Republican tax cuts have benefited middle class workers by boosting job opportunities and raising wages, U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson said in Springfield on Friday, but he also raised concerns about whether tariffs are an effective means to affect China's trade policies.
Davidson, R-Troy, spoke to several area business leaders at a legislative update for the Chamber of Greater Springfield. He represents Ohio's 8th Congressional District, which includes Clark County.
The federal lawmaker said he agreed with President Donald Trump that improvements are needed to trade agreements but said he's concerned the tariffs imposed by the administration are harming Ohio businesses.
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"Tariffs are taxes," Davidson said. "We essentially raised the taxes on everything in America made out of metal. We didn't raise the tax on imported things that come into the United States made of metal, so if you have a company that makes things out of metal in the U.S., your price for inputs went up by roughly 33 percent."
Vanessa Enoch, a Democrat from West Chester, is challenging Davidson in November to represent the district. She said Davidson didn't speak out forcefully against the tariffs as they were being put in place.
"It speaks volumes to the fact that he was not willing to advocate for this district," Enoch said.
The U.S. is engaged in a trade dispute with China, and the two countries have already slapped billions of dollars in tariffs on goods, with the possibility the dispute could escalate. The Trump administration has argued the tariffs are one tool to address what proponents have argued is a trade imbalance with China. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, also has supported the tariffs.
In addition, tariffs have been placed on shipments of steel and aluminum from countries like Canada and the European Union earlier this spring. The Springfield News-Sun reported earlier this year that it has led to higher prices on raw materials for some Clark County businesses.
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Davidson argued the administration should take a more targeted approach to influence trade practices overseas.
"I've been an advocate for a path to use sanctions instead of tariffs," Davidson said.
Davidson also argued a roughly $1.5 trillion tax cut approved by Congress last year has fueled economic growth and benefited workers by providing employers more incentives to add jobs and boost wages. Democrats have criticized the tax law as a giveaway to the rich that will significantly add to the federal deficit over the next decade.
Enoch said the intent of the tax cuts was to benefit businesses, not average families. She said along with providing the majority of benefits to the wealthy, it relies on the assumption that the benefits will then trickle down to workers.
"I believe the tax cut is a scam and it's intended to do the same thing Davidson's policies are intended to do and that's benefit the wealthy," she said.
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Davidson conceded wealthy individuals receive a larger share of the benefits but said they also pay a greater share of taxes, and said the reform was overdue.
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"The trouble isn't that the economy isn't growing or that revenue to the federal government isn't growing," Davidson said. "The trouble is spending is growing at more than double the rate."
Congress will face several challenges after next month's elections. Davidson said a continuing resolution to fund the federal government expires on Dec. 7, so lawmakers need to work to pass a spending bill shortly after the election. If infrastructure isn't included in that legislation, Davidson said he expects it to be a topic early next year.
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Birds of Prey Silver Coin.
Some of Canada's most iconic birds are honored in the Royal Canadian Mint`s four coin collection. The bird of prey silver coins are exquisitely designed and struck with 99.99% pure silver.
The reverse side of the coin will depict popular birds of prey and the observe side has the familiar profile of Queen Elizabeth II. The Royal Canadian Mint has announced only 1 million of each of its silver coin series featuring birds of prey will be minted.
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Q: Center Aligning the Google charts I am trying to center align my google chart but have been unsuccessful in doing so. I have played with padding to move it to the center but I don't want to sit there and play with firebug for long time and figure out the correct position. Is there any simpler such as aligning text text-align: center. Obviously it doesn't work with google charts. (I am new to all of this)
var chart = new google.visualization.AnnotatedTimeLine(document.getElementById('chart_div'));

...some code ...

although I did this padding-left: 140px but is there any better way like align: center

A: I have been facing the same issue with a google gauge. Checking the code generated I realized that the next thing inside the
 is a table with margin 0 set as inline style.
So in order to override it I used the following css:
div.chart_div table {
    width: auto;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
}

And this worked.

A: The accepted answer is broken; you have to use display: inline-block to center align your chart.

A: Give the chart_div:  display: block and margin: 0 auto;

A: Since width is fixed, try setting margin-left and margin-right to auto. It should work assuming that the position is relative.

A: Any of these answers doesn't work for me so i did that:

.chart_box {
  width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

You need to use same width for chart_div and chart_box.

A: You could also do
 This worked for me, although now my chart hovering function isn't working. Anyone else get this problem? I'm talking about when you hover the mouse over a point on the graph. It usually shows the point such as Jan Sales 440. Anyone know of a fix?

A: Set chart_div to following properties:

#chart_div{
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

A: Notice: when you remove the side menu ("legend: 'none'") the width should be altered.
This happens mostly when you go "legend: 'none'" because it leaves the side space that was there to hold that menu, not adjusting the width automatically. You need to re set the width and NARROW it, to manipulate its alignment:
var options = {
          title: 'center alignment',
          width:  350,
          height: 350,
          legend: 'none'
        };

A: I combined a few of the answers here, as follows:
Create a css class:
.customChartStyle{
    border:1px solid #eee;
    text-align:center !important;
}

and add it to the table's cells by adding the following to my table.draw() call:
'allowHtml': true, 'cssClassNames': {'tableCell': 'customChartStyle'}}

I'm new to google charts but the key for me was adding !important to the text-align style (thanks thanassis). For my case I needed the border style because overriding the tableCell style removed that otherwise. Also I prefer defining the class and letting the charts api apply it instead of overriding the styles generated by the api.

A: Subscribe to the ready event to modify the CSS with JavaScript.  Something like below will do the trick.
google.charts.load('current', {
  'packages': ['gauge']
});
google.charts.setOnLoadCallback(drawChart);

function drawChart() {

  var data = google.visualization.arrayToDataTable([
    ['Label', 'Value'],
    ['Memory', 80],
    ['CPU', 55],
    ['Network', 68]
  ]);

  var guageOptions = {
    width: 400,
    height: 120,
    redFrom: 90,
    redTo: 100,
    yellowFrom: 75,
    yellowTo: 90,
    minorTicks: 5
  };

  var guage = new google.visualization.Gauge(document.getElementById('my-div'));

  // HERE'S HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE EVENT
  google.visualization.events.addListener(guage, 'ready', resetTableStyle);

  guage.draw(data, guageOptions);

  // HERE'S THE JAVASCRIPT TO SET YOUR CSS
  // NOTE TOGGLING A CSS CLASS HERE IS PROBABLY CLEANEST
  function resetTableStyle(){
    var myDiv = document.getElementById('my-div');
    var myTable = myDiv.getElementsByTagName('table')[0];
    myTable.style.margin = 'auto';
  }

A: Below code works for me:
width:fit-content;
margin:0 auto;

A: By implementing a class to my div, it can now be centered.
HTML

CSS
.chart_hum {
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: inline-block;
}

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Quartz is one of the hardest substances found on earth and perhaps one of the most useful. We not only see it in quartz worktops but jewellery and the lenses for optical instruments. It is also found as part of many other natural stones, including granite.
It is by far the most abundant mineral on Earth, accounting for around 12% for the top crust and occurs in crystal form in its natural state. Crystals can vary from very small, to quite large. In fact, one of the largest quartz crystals ever found was in found in Switzerland and weighed more than 600 lbs.
What is Quartz Made of?
Quartz is formed from Silicon and Oxygen which combine to make Silicon Dioxide. The range of crystals in the Earth's crust depends largely on how they were formed, at what temperatures and whether they contain impurities. These factors can change the shape and colour of the crystal.
• Quartz can also be found as very minute crystals, such as found in natural stones like granite.
• Quartz crystals can be manufactured on an industrial scale.
• Chalcedony is a type of quartz that forms when impurities combine in layers to produce different colours.
• Quartz is hardwearing and doesn't dissolve in water – rock materials can be worn away leaving higher concentrations of quartz.
Quartz has been known since ancient times and revered by civilisations such as the Egyptians and Mayans. It has been thought to have very mystical qualities and the Celts called it many names including grian cloch or stone of the sun. It is used today by many so called faith healers.
It's as a material for building that quartz has come into its own. It is one of the most durable substances known to man. Crushed quartz, combined with resins and pigments make up your quartz worktops, as hard as natural stone and just as durable. Quartz (Silica/Silicon Dioxide, SiO2) is the most common mineral on the earth's surface. It is present in nearly every geological environment and is a component of almost every rock type and exists in an impressive range of varieties and colours.
Quartz ranks 7.0 on Moh's scale of mineral hardness, which is used to measure the scratch-resistance of a material. Only the diamond (at 10), topaz and sapphire (at 9) are harder than quartz. (Granite is ranked 6 on the scale). Because quartz grows in clusters and does not form huge stone blocks like granite (which contains 40% - 60% quartz), limestone or other types of rock, it is not suitable in its natural state to make into worktops or other large slabs.
The process to convert quartz to a slab/worktop was patented by Breton, an Italian company, and is used by all companies, which manufacture engineered stone. Which means really the only choice that needs to be made is which colour you prefer. This manufacturing process uses raw quartz crystals ranging in size from coarse grains to the size of rock salt. Once the quartz is ground and selected, the crystals are combined with bonding agents (resin) and colour, then heated and vibro-compacted to form an impenetrable surface.
The resulting slabs are a matrix of 93% quartz and 7% resin binders and pigments, free of fissures and cracks, and impervious to water, moisture, or bacteria. Industry-wide, all quartz worktops are made with 93 per cent quartz or they cannot claim the hardness, durability, or impermeability of a true quartz surface. The prescribed mixture results in a product that is non-porous, exceedingly durable, and more than twice as strong as granite and less likely to break during fabrication. For those who love the look of granite but are concerned about its drawbacks, quartz may be the answer. Unlike granite, which can be permanently stained by cooking oils and grease, or which can be etched by the acids in such common household products as hairspray and other toiletries, engineered stone is impervious to these hazards.
And while granite is subject to unpredictable variations in colour or pattern between slabs, making matching of sections of a worktop difficult, engineered stone is much more uniform in colour, pattern, and texture, making matching a lot easier. It provides nearly all of the benefits of natural stone but with few of the drawbacks.
Engineered tone is the most durable surface material, combining the hardness and durability of quartz with the exceptional low maintenance qualities of man-made materials (resin). To the untrained eye, quartz surfaces appear to be natural stone.
Natural rock is variable by nature, colours and patterns may shift and change on a large slab. Surface pits are a mark of granite. Engineered stone on the other hand, displays a "consistent variability" or mottling in colour and texture throughout a quartz countertop. Each slab looks the same, which helps minimize the visible seams that often plague granite countertop installations. The actual appearance of the quartz surface varies depending on the size and mix of the granules. Smaller, finer crystals give a more uniform appearance, while larger ones provide a more mottled look.
Quartz surfacing is available in colours not found in nature, as the crushed stone is generally mixed with pigment. For example certain brands offer reds, greens and other bold colours. Take advantage, and choose a colour that dazzles while still looking like stone. In addition to granite, some manufacturers produce engineered stone that looks like marble, travertine, concrete, and other natural stone. Since they are solid, the colour and natural mottling from the quartz crystals runs throughout the material. Slabs are fabricated into countertops with edge profiles that range from simple bevels to bullnose and Waterfall.
Because it is non-porous, quartz polished surfaces do not need to be sealed (although we do as it gives an extra layer of protection and added shine), as do other stones to prevent staining.
Though the quartz surface can tolerate moderate temperatures for a brief time, it can be damaged by high heat and prolonged exposure to heat. Use a hot pad or trivet when placing a hot pan on it. Continuous long-term exposure to direct sunlight (UV rays) may result in slight discoloration of Quartz Stone countertops. Most indoor applications will not apply.
Since there is more exposed surface area with honed finishes, metal marks, finger prints and other signs of daily living will show on honed material. Most of these marks can be easily removed with little effort. Quartz worktops are ideal in kitchens, but are also used as desktops, stairs, flooring and fireplace mantles. The material is easy to keep clean and very durable, so it's an attractive alternative to tile in bathrooms too.
Another advantage is that it's nearly stain-proof as well. This is because it's a nonporous surface. Your coffee, cabernet and olive oil will sit on top of the surface instead of soaking in, ready for the sponge. Because it's nonporous it also doesn't need to be sealed or treated. Many kitchen surfaces like granite, marble and limestone need regular sealing. Quartz is ready to go right from the start, making it maintenance-free.
Its nonporous nature also makes it more difficult for bacteria, mould and mildew to grow, which makes it an ideal choice for the kitchens and bathrooms, in fact quartz has a variety of applications and will enhance the look of any building inside or out. Quartz worktops can be a stylish complement for any kitchen and being aware of how to maintain them will go a long way to ensuring they last a lifetime or more. Your worktop is made from engineered stone and as such doesn't need sealing like a natural rock like granite but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take care when using it.
Can I Cut on my Quartz Worktops?
Yes you can, but we recommend using a chopping board which is better for the knife you are using and the quartz worktops. Quartz is very scratch resistant but you should try to avoid sharp objects which may damage it over time.
Are my Quartz Worktops Heat Resistant?
Anything under 150 °C shouldn't have an adverse effect on your quartz worktops but, as with many stone materials, we don't recommend putting very hot pans on the surface. A sudden temperature change can cause the resin to rise to the surface inside the block, so we suggest using pan rests or trivets to protect the surface. Also be careful with heavy pots and pans made of cast iron which can cause chips and cracks if thumped down without much care or attention.
Your quartz worktops should be largely stain resistant for their lifetime as they are not porous. If you have something dried on the surface then resist the temptation to use an abrasive scouring pad that can take the sheen off the surface.
As with natural stone, try to use soap like a mild detergent and water, and refrain from using anything abrasive. Use clean water to remove any residue. Never use strong chemical agents or solvents. Avoid anything like paint stripper, oven cleaner or dishwasher detergent that has a pH over 8.5 which is very alkaline. If you find a difficult stain like dried paint then carefully scrape away as much as you can and use a wet cloth to get rid of the rest.
If your quartz worktops are exposed to anything damaging, make sure you remove it by rinsing with water and then wiping away. As with all our worktops, when they are installed, our stone masons will answer any questions you like concerning the upkeep and maintenance of your surfaces.


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Q: Getting unable to upload iApp Hosted Content "
I am trying to upload iApp Hosted content via Application Loader.The current version of my live app is 3.0.The version of Hosting Content  is 1.0 ,which i want to deliver with a new INApp Purchase for my application's new version which will(4.0).
After export content from Xcode ,when i tried to deliver content from Application Loader ,validation got successful,but after validation i am getting following error.
ERROR ITMS-2000: "Version '3.0', Locale 'pt-BR': keywords cannot be edited in the current state" at Software/SoftwareMetadata/SoftwareVersion
        ERROR ITMS-2000: "Version '3.0', Locale 'zh-Hans': keywords cannot be edited in the current state" at Software/SoftwareMetadata/SoftwareVersion
Please help me to solve the problem
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A: Check if the keywords of your app in iTunes Connect has comma(,) at the end of keyword string.
For Instance:
"key1,key2,key3,key4,key5,"
Image: keyword in iTC
That comma next to "key5" cause the error.
We denote the iTunes Connect as iTC below.
To avoid this error, please try as follows:
1) Create newer bundle version in iTC
(we assume it to be 3.1 here).
2) Edit key word to "key1,key2,key3,key4,key5" then save. (We removed comma next to key5)
3) Start the Application Loader, and select IAP-box.
4) Select your App.
5) In the management screen, select the new IAP item,
   and set the content package (.pkg file)
6) Application Loader's File menu -> Save (Command+S) this project to some .itmsp file, and quit Application Loader.
7) In the finder, right crick on that .itmsp file or control+crick on it.
8) Select "show package content" in the displayed menu.
9) You can see "metadata.xml" in the Finder.
   Open it with text editor you like.
10) You can find that there is the structure as below:
Image: version elements in xml
11) Remove the area marked with red box.
12) Save the file and quit text editor.
13) Open the .itmsp file with Application Loader.
14) Try delivery.
This metadata.xml includes the information about not only IAP meta data but also your app's meta data. And the problem comes from mismatch between the metadata in xml and that in iTC. That is the keywords in the xml has only 5 in "key1,...,key5,", but iTC recognize there are 6 keywords.
Keywords are written inside the keywords-tag in the xml.
I was sorry about the language in screen shots are Japanese language.


The game is 15 years old. Unless you want really crappy graphics and much less stuff going on, we can't optimize it much more than we already did. We respect your opinion, but we simply don't agree.
WeeGeez: You address two issues.
One is devs "wasting times on unimportant bits". That is a common misconception. Devs have incredibly specialized areas of expertise. And sure, more awesome modelers, texture artists and coders would always be great, but there's some that have capabilities in some specific niches that also make up a great deal of PR. There's been a number of guys that have exclusively contributed sound work, but don't have the first idea about textures. Others are great at videos, but have no clue about the game. Then there's bums like me who only deal with the webserver stuff.
Second part is, everybody is doing this as their hobby, so of course people focus on their pet projects that intrigue them. The main menu overhaul was one of these, and things like the main menu videos came up and someone grabbed it up and worked on it. This by no means has caused any delays for the production of ingame assets.
PR is based on an engine that was originally developed over twenty years ago (for Codename Eagle), and was last updated for BF2 fourteen years ago.
PR would be entirely impossible if not an incredible amount of optimization already was in place, and is still the biggest limitation and concern for any new asset that is added to it. Which is why so many community contributors get frustrated when their developments get picked apart by veteran DEVs. It's not to harass, it's to ensure that PR sustains a level of quality and performance.
Optimization is always a balance between features and performance, and PR has managed to navigate those shallows pretty well, I daresay.
Some time ago there was an idea of changing the game engine to bf 2142 i think. Is it still possible? Any plans?
As always, great stuff and glad to see that you're making progress, but that menu needs some desert.
To answer your question, it is possible but it's not currently being focused on.
In the past, one of the R-DEVS was working on it and implementing some advanced features.
Last year, I've been working on it on and off as a side-project to see how it would look, documenting stuff etc but the team may be interested to experiment and work with it in the future.
Everything is portable from one engine to another. BF2Editor works with a workaround, and I manage to get our essential tools working to build archives and run scripts etc. But there are things that are a challenge to port.
One of the things is a substitute for the Grappling Hook. Battlefield 2142 has the Grappling Hook code from BF2:SF v1.5 update stripped out of the .exe, same with the Zipline.
Another is reintegrating PR-Mumble with the PRLauncher which is possible from what I've experimented.
We'd have to edit the binaries to allow 100 players, bigger squads, fix squad bugs, load times in linux and windows server etc. There may not be a guarantee that all addresses may be the same between binaries.
The TIS (UGL distance setting), Thermals haven't been tried out yet. Reintegrating things between PRLauncher and BF2142 is also unknown.
Porting python via copy and paste may not be guaranteed if some things have been changed, and if they haven't, they'd need to be reworked with the current system. Haven't looked into it but there are some improvements iirc.
Then there's the new menu system which is a .fla format compared to the .swf format which I haven't figured out the program to edit and is a totally different system. We might be able to port everything that's showcased here to the new system minus the Soldier class stuff but it's unexplored.
Shaders are slightly different comparing it to BF2. Not sure if the lightning system will work in BF2142 but there is an in-built snow, rain system which works like the Ambient Effect mapper-place triggers that a mapper may add for rain or snow.
The amount of menu classes is 4 which can be increased to 7 like in PR. In-fact, BF2142 has a built-in kit customisation menu. So it's a matter of reworking existing kits to allow custom weapons or disallow it.
Also the export tools may be the same as in BF2142, but that's an assumption.
The debugger tool from BF2_r.exe doesn't work, so the BF2Editor would need to be used or perhaps it can be modified to work in the BF2142.exe engine.
And there's so much undiscovered differences or similarities that may or may not work differently.
TL;DR: Officially, no. There isn't any plan to do it anytime soon as the team prefers to focus on the BF2 Engine for now, and there's a lot of uncertainties and challenges.
But it's something to consider if the transition will be smooth enough and documented to be worth the effort and time. We would need to do all the documentation, testing and work :P But yeah, currently working on v1.6 at the moment and it's in the backburner for me.
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what is the benefits from changing the engine.
Last one is already in.


This paper discusses the role of agents' beliefs and their implications for the economic modeling of their behavior, in particular, their behavior over time. The paper also discusses the corresponding planning problems facing both firms and consumers in their current decision making. After a general discussion of the consumer and firm problem, we discuss recent examples of some of the emerging empirical literature on dynamic choice behavior in marketing.
ects and Their Implications for Long-Run Marketing Decisions. Marketing Letters. 19: 367-382.


does your face hurt? cause its KILLING me!
I dont know what I did last night, but I mangled something inside my mouth behind my lower right teeth and now its swollen and hurty. Remember the plan to get plenty of sleep? Yeah, totally destroyed by my swollen jaw. If it doesnt go down soon, Im going to have to go to the doctor, because it could be some kind of infection. It looks, from the light of a dying flashlight, like its just swollen and gashed, but I have no idea how Id have done that on my own. I remember playing with it a little yesterday, so maybe its like a canker sore or something, just way in the back of my mouth. I cant even get my back teeth to touch because the swollen mass of flesh is in the way. Good thing Im already good at not eating.


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Krysten Sinema, Thom Tillis craft immigration, border security deal
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Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Thom Tillis have crafted a bipartisan immigration deal that would boost security at the border while also providing a pathway to citizenship for the 2 million so-called "Dreamers," a new report reveals.
Sinema (D-Ariz.) and Tillis (R-NC) are pressing for their proposal, which would also extend the Title 42 health policy for another year, to be voted on before the current lame-duck session of Congress ends this month, the Washington Post reported on Monday.
But they are working against the clock: A federal judge ordered Title 42, a Trump-era policy that has been used to expel more than 2.3 migrants at the border, to end on Dec. 21, and Congress is scheduled to begin its holiday recess the next day.
At the same time, the House and Senate are rushing to approve legislation on defense spending and averting a government shutdown before the end of the year.
Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Thom Tillis have reportedly crafted an outline for a bipartisan deal on immigration.
The draft outline drawn up by Sinema and Tillis would protect the "Dreamers" in exchange for at least $25 billion in increased funding for border security and for hiring more officers and increasing their pay, the Washington Post reported.
The funding could even exceed $40 billion, the newspaper reported, citing a Senate aide.
The proposal would allow Title 42 to remain in effect for another year so processing centers could be constructed to house migrants while their immigration cases are considered in the courts.
Sens. Tillis and Sinema are working against the clock, as Title 42 is set to end on Dec. 21.
US District Judge Emmet Sullivan last month gave the Biden administration an extra five weeks to phase out the policy after law enforcement and immigration officials warned that ending the order could result in as many as 18,000 migrants flooding across the US border every day.
Also accelerating the timeline is fear among lawmakers that federal courts could terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, instituted during the Obama administration, in the coming months.
A federal judge in Texas ruled last July that the program was unlawful and a federal appeals court this summer sent the case back to the judge this summer for further review.
Supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals rally in Washington, DC, on Oct. 6.
DACA shields illegal immigrants brought to the US by their parents as children from deportation.
The 11th-hour proposal faces a rough road in Congress, and it is unclear if Sinema and Tillis could get the 60 votes it would need to pass the Senate — including 10 Republicans.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said he hasn't been part of the negotiations and threw cold water on the possibility of it getting through the Senate this year.
"I have said to them that I don't think there's any way we can pass immigration legislation without addressing the crisis at the border," Cornyn told the Washington Post.
He said the lack of enforcement at the border by the Biden White House has made it "almost impossible" to reform the immigration system for the better.
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"Renal outcomes in high-risk hypertensive patients treated with an angi" by Mahboob Rahman MD, MS, Sara Pressel MS et al.
Renal outcomes in high-risk hypertensive patients treated with an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or a calcium channel blocker vs a diuretic: a report from the Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT).
BACKGROUND: This study was performed to determine whether, in high-risk hypertensive patients with a reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR), treatment with a calcium channel blocker or an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor lowers the incidence of renal disease outcomes compared with treatment with a diuretic.
METHODS: We conducted post hoc analyses of the Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT). Hypertensive participants 55 years or older with at least 1 other coronary heart disease risk factor were randomized to receive chlorthalidone, amlodipine, or lisinopril for a mean of 4.9 years. Renal outcomes were incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and/or a decrement in GFR of 50% or more from baseline. Baseline GFR, estimated by the simplified Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation, was stratified into normal or increased (> or =90 mL /min per 1.73 m(2), n = 8126), mild reduction (60-89 mL /min per 1.73 m(2), n = 18 109), or moderate-severe reduction (/min per 1.73 m(2), n = 5662) in GFR. Each stratum was analyzed for effects of the treatments on outcomes.
RESULTS: In 448 participants, ESRD developed. Compared with patients taking chlorthalidone, no significant differences occurred in the incidence of ESRD in patients taking amlodipine in the mild (relative risk [RR], 1.47; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.97-2.23) or moderate-severe (RR, 0.92; 95% CI, 0.68-1.24) reduction in GFR groups. Compared with patients taking chlorthalidone, no significant differences occurred in the incidence of ESRD in patients taking lisinopril in the mild (RR, 1.34; 95% CI, 0.87-2.06) or moderate-severe (RR, 0.98; 95% CI, 0.73-1.31) reduction in GFR groups. In patients with mild and moderate-severe reduction in GFR, the incidence of ESRD or 50% or greater decrement in GFR was not significantly different in patients treated with chlorthalidone compared with those treated with amlodipine (odds ratios, 0.96 [P = .74] and 0.85 [P = .23], respectively) and lisinopril (odds ratios, 1.13 [P = .31] and 1.00 [P = .98], respectively). No difference in treatment effects occurred for either end point for patients taking amlodipine or lisinopril compared with those taking chlorthalidone across the 3 GFR subgroups, either for the total group or for participants with diabetes at baseline. At 4 years of follow-up, estimated GFR was 3 to 6 mL /min per 1.73 m(2) higher in patients assigned to receive amlodipine compared with chlorthalidone, depending on baseline GFR stratum.
CONCLUSIONS: In hypertensive patients with reduced GFR, neither amlodipine nor lisinopril was superior to chlorthalidone in reducing the rate of development of ESRD or a 50% or greater decrement in GFR. Participants assigned to receive amlodipine had a higher GFR than those assigned to receive chlorthalidone, but rates of development of ESRD were not different between the groups.
Rahman, M., Pressel, S., Davis, B. R., Nwachuku, C., Wright, J. T., Jr, Whelton, P. K., … Wiegmann, T. (2005). Renal outcomes in high-risk hypertensive patients treated with an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or a calcium channel blocker vs a diuretic: a report from the Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT). Archives Of Internal Medicine, 165(8), 936–946.


Berendsen Island, an outsourced workwear service, uses the standard costing model to find out its profitability. Since the company recently reported a loss, the business controller and also the plant supervisor inquire time-driven action-based costing in a bid to develop insights into its price constructions.
The business also needs to give two potential new customers with a quote. KristofStouthuysen is affiliated with Vlerick Business School. InekeTeunis is affiliated with Vlerick Business School.


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Meghan Markle Revealed She and Prince Harry Had an Incognito Halloween Date Before Going Public
Meghan Markle Makes Appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
19 November 2021 by Princess Gabbara First Published: 17 November 2021
Meghan Markle finally made her first American daytime talk-show appearance in over a decade on an episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. During the sit-down interview on 18 Nov., the Duchess of Sussex shared some fun, candid tidbits about her family. She even revealed a cute, never-before-told story about her and Prince Harry before they went public.
In a teaser clip, she said that whilst she and Harry were dating, they, of course, had to keep their relationship under wraps. And what better way to do that than go on an "incognito" date to a postapocalyptic-themed Halloween party?! "He came to see me in Toronto, and our friends, his cousin Eugenie and now her husband, Jack, they came as well," Meghan said of Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank. "The four of us snuck out in Halloween costumes to just have one fun night on the town before it was out in the world that we were a couple." It might be hard to believe the two were able to keep their romance a secret from the world in such a public place, but the bizarre party theme helped them get away with it.
Speaking of Halloween, Meghan also shared the adorable costumes that Archie and baby Lilibet wore for the spooky holiday this year. "We wanted to do something fun for the kids, and then the kids were just not into it at all," she said. "Archie was a dinosaur for maybe five minutes." Ellen then interjected, "No, not even five minutes. Finally, Harry talked him into putting the hat on. But Lili was a skunk." "Like Flower from Bambi," Meghan added.
During the rest of the interview, Meghan also touched more on family life, her audition stories from when she was a working actress, and her New York Times bestselling children's book, The Bench — which started as a poem to Harry. And, of course, her Ellen appearance wouldn't be complete without partaking in a hilarious skit — which involved pranking street vendors.
Check out one of the sneak-peek videos below.
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The New Bullying: How social media, social exclusion, laws and suicide have changed our definition of bullying–and what to do about it is primarily concerned with the issue of how bullying has changed from about 1997 to 2012. The authors' thesis was that bullying has changed considerably, but that some adults are not aware of the change. This book is intended to document that change. Among the changes that were examined are the rise of cyberbullying, social exclusion as a form of bullying, new laws about school bullying, computer crimes and threats and a growing willingness on the part of the public to talk about bullying and its perceived connection to suicide and violence, especially in schools.


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Trump imposes tariffs on steel and aluminium imports
By Alice Cuddy with Reuters •et; last updated: 08/03/2018
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed off on controversial tariffs on steel and aluminium, which will come into effect in 15 days.
Canada and Mexico will be exempt from the levies of 25% on imported steel and 10% on imported aluminium, while there is the possibility of modifying or removing the tariffs for other countries.
"A strong steel and aluminum industry are vital to our national security," Trump said.
"You don't have steel, you don't have a country."
Trump's sudden push for the tariffs last week triggered fears of a global trade war and rattled financial markets.
Plans for the tariffs, set to start in 15 days, have stirred opposition from business leaders and prominent members of Trump's own Republican Party, who fear the duties could spark retaliation from other countries and hurt the US economy.
Within minutes of the announcement, Republican Senator Jeff Flake, a Trump critic, said he would introduce a bill to nullify the tariffs.
But some Democrats praised the move, including Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, who said it was "past time to defend our interests, our security and our workers in the global economy and that is exactly what the president is proposing with these tariffs."
European Union Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom said: "The EU is a close ally of the US and we continue to be of the view that the EU should be excluded from these measures. I will seek more clarity on this issue in the days to come."
Meanwhile, US steel-consuming industries sharply criticised the tariffs as damaging to their prospects.
"The US will become an island of high steel prices that will result in our customers simply sourcing our products from our overseas competitors and importing them into the United States tariff-free," the Precision Metalforming and National Tooling And Machining associations said in a joint statement.
Several major trading partners have said they might respond to the tariffs with direct action.
Countermeasures could include European Union tariffs on US oranges, tobacco and bourbon. Harley-Davidson Inc motorcycles have also been mentioned, targeting Republican US House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan's home state of Wisconsin.
Even as Trump threatened tariffs and prodded his NAFTA partners, 11 nations gathered in Chile to sign a landmark Asia-Pacific trade pact, one that Trump withdrew from on his first day in office.
EU plans to challenge Trump's tariffs before WTO
EU seeks exemptions from Trump's tariffs


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Indian VOIP firm, director indicted in US for causing Americans $20 million loss: Justice department
Gupta and E Sampark maintained approximately sixty servers from May 2015 to June 2020 in Florida that the company used at times to connect criminal India-based callers with American consumers.
Washington: A US federal court has indicted an India-based Voice over Internet Protocol provider E Sampark and its director Gaurav Gupta on the charges of pushing out tens of millions of scam robocalls to American consumers and causing them a loss of over USD 20 million after misleading them, the Department of Justice has said.
The servers contained over 130,000 recordings of scam calls, including robocall voicemail recordings and conversations between the India-based scammers and US-based victims, the Department of Justice alleged.
"The defendants bombarded American consumers with scam calls, causing emotional and financial devastation, including to vulnerable and elderly individuals," said US Attorney Byung J "BJay" Pak.
"Those who facilitate fraudulent calls into the US will be investigated and brought to justice," he said.
Pak said that Gupta directed and operated E Sampark, doing business as VG-Tech Serve Private Limited, a Voice Over IP (VoIP) company that allegedly sent calls from India-based call centers to victims in the US, both directly and through VoIP providers located in the US.
From May 2015 to June 2020, the defendants passed tens of millions of scam calls from India into the US, leading to reported victim losses of over USD 20 million, the complaint alleged.
The callers purported to be legitimate government agencies and businesses misled the victims over the phone.
The callers allegedly used multiple frauds, including Social Security impersonation, IRS impersonation and loan scams.
As part of a Social Security scam, these India-based callers posed as federal agents in order to mislead victims into believing their Social Security number was involved in crimes.
Callers threatened arrest and the loss of the victims' assets if the victims did not send money.
The callers directed victims to send cash to aliases used by other members of the fraud network, and to transfer funds through gift cards to the callers.
In one instance in November 2019, the callers kept a Marietta, Georgia woman on the phone for over eleven hours while they convinced her that her Social Security number had been compromised, that there was a warrant for her arrest in Texas and that she should tell no one about the purported investigation.
The callers told the victim that her assets were going to be frozen and that she should purchase gift cards in order to protect her money.
Per the callers' directions, the victim went around Cobb County to purchase over USD 35,000 in gift cards, including Target, GameStop, Sephora, and Nordstrom gift cards.
The callers had the victim provide them with the numbers on the back of the cards, which allowed them to steal the funds from her.
E Sampark and Gupta allegedly connected the victim with the fraudsters.
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Will Grigg helped Wigan to move out of the bottom three in the Championship with a late winner against Wolves. The prolific marksman had been left out of the starting line up by manager Gary Caldwell but he came off the bench to secure the three points in the 89th minute.
Loanee striker Adam Le Fondre had replaced Grigg in the starting eleven and he gave Latics a great start when he converted Max Power's low cross in the sixth minute.
Wolves got back into the game on 34 minutes when Prince Oniangue equalised after a mistake by Jake Buxton had gifted possession.
But Grigg's late finish deservedly gave Latics their first victory in eight matches and eased the pressure on manager Gary Caldwell. Latics are now in 21st place in the table after 1o matches played. Wolves drop down to 11th after the defeat.
Latics made two changes to the side which narrowly lost to Preston on Friday, with Adam Le Fondre and David Perkins replacing Will Grigg and Michael Jacobs.
Wigan got off to a perfect start and went ahead after only six minutes through Adam Le Fondre.
David Perkins and Max Power combined superbly down the right hand side before Power produced an excellent low cross which was slotted home by Le Fondre for his first goal for the club.
The visitors quickly responded and Adam Bogdan did well to hold onto a header by Danny Batth despite the close proximity of both Romain Saiss and Ivan Cavaliero.
Helder Costa fired over the crossbar after 22 minutes as Wolves went in search of the equaliser.
Despite the Wolves pressure Latics were defending well with Dan Burn, Jake Buxton and Stephen Warnock all making good interceptions.
But Buxton undid his previous good work by giving away possession on 34 minutes and Wolves capitalised on the mistake.
Buxton dallied on the ball in the corner and was dispossessed by Cavaliero who then played the ball to Prince Oniangue, who produced a neat finish from 18 yards out.
Despite Wolves drawing level Latics were still enjoying plenty of possession but failing to create many clear cut chances.
The teams were fairly evenly matched at the interval and the scores remained level.
Latics went close at the beginning of the second half when Jordi Gomez headed over the crossbar following a good cross by Warnock.
But the visitors always looked dangerous on the break and Danny Batth saw his header from a corner cleared off the line by Buxton.
Latics continued to dominate possession as the half progressed but they were still failing to create many chances.
Caldwell decided to make changes on 66 minutes and Nick Powell and Will Grigg replaced Le Fondre and Gomez.
Despite the positive changes they continued to struggle to make the breakthrough and Michael Jacobs was introduced with eight minutes remaining.
With 89 minutes on the clock Latics finally got their rewards for all their hard work.
Jake Buxton's route one ball found Grigg alongside Batth but the striker was able to hold off the defender's challenge before rounding Ikeme and finishing with aplomb from a tight angle.
Much relief for the home fans and 'Will Grigg's On Fire' resounded from around the DW Stadium.
Latics had secured a much needed victory which will hopefully help to kickstart their season starting at Brentford on Saturday.
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The Windows Desktop app doesn't offer much to owners of the Surface RT and Surface 2. But on the Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2, the desktop is a fully functioning version of Windows 8.1 Pro. That's right: Those models are powerful desktop PCs that are flattened into a tablet.
Like all versions of Windows 8.1 Pro, you can upgrade your Surface Pro or Surface Pro 2 to Windows Media Center for only $10. Designed to run on a television set screen, Windows Media Center never really took off on desktop PCs. But tablets give this powerful piece of software new life.
From any screen, fetch the Charms bar by sliding your finger inward from the screen's right edge. Then tap the Search icon.
Type the words add features into the Search box and press Enter.
Tap the Add Features to Windows 8.1 link when it appears below the Search box.
The Add Features to Windows 8.1 window appears.
Tap the words I Want to Buy a Product Key Online.
The window lists Windows 8.1 Media Center Pack.
Tap the Choose button, fill out your billing information if necessary, and tap the Next button.
Follow the steps to purchase and enter a product key.
When you finish, your Surface Pro or Pro 2 restarts. When it returns to the screen, Windows Media Center appears as a tile on the Start screen's All Apps area. By adding a USB TV Tuner connected to a TV signal, you can even record TV shows for later viewing on the road.


Paion announced a U.S. Phase III clinical trial of Remimazolam, an ultra-short-acting sedative for procedural sedation in patients undergoing colonoscopy. Remimazolam's U.S. Phase III Program to include two pivotal trials and one smaller safety trial launching in 2015.
During Phase II clinical trials, Remimazolam displayed faster onset of sedation and greater procedural success compared to midazolam. Remimazolam showed a benign safety profile and patients experienced rapid recovery from sedation including faster recovery of cognitive function as compared to midazolam. The initiation of the Phase III trial in patients undergoing colonoscopies marks the start of PAION's Phase III clinical program, which includes a second pivotal Phase III trial in patients undergoing bronchoscopies and a third smaller safety trial in high-risk patients undergoing colonoscopies.
Remimazolam is already available for licensing outside China, Russia (CIS) Turkey, MENA Region, South Korea and Canada, where the compound is partnered with Yichang Humanwell, R-Pharm, TR-Pharm, Hana Pharm and Pendopharm.
In parallel with Remimazolam's pipeline, PAION will conduct another three Phase I studies.


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Welcome to CCSVI Alliance!
Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) is a recently documented vascular condition that may profoundly change the way we think about MS and other neurological diseases.
Compelling research over the past several years supports continued investigation into the link between CCSVI, MS, and other neurological diseases. This site addresses critical aspects of CCSVI, from theory to research to treatment, providing original analysis and discussion that should engage both newcomers and medical professionals alike.
For those just learning about CCSVI, we encourage you to begin in our Basics section for a pragmatic introduction to key aspects of CCSVI theory and treatment. For physicians, researchers, and patients looking for more sophisticated analysis, we hope you enjoy our Advanced Topics section, where all content has been reviewed and vetted by a world-class team of medical professionals whose expertise ranges from neurology to interventional radiology to imaging and physics. You can also find a searchable database of peer-reviewed research into CCSVI.
We understand, however, that patient and physician interests run beyond pure research and hard facts. Accordingly, we have provided a dedicated section on Patient Perspectives, including patient experiences during and after CCSVI treatment, and questions and answers for potential patients. Our Helping Yourself section summarizes practical approaches to maintaining vascular health, as well as tips for talking to physicians about CCSVI.
Visit our Facebook page for the latest information related to CCSVI and to connect with others interested in staying abreast of the news.
Our aim is to provide patients, caregivers, and medical professionals with a definitive resource for learning more about CCSVI - the science, the process, and the patient experience. As more research emerges, replacing mysteries with data and speculations with fact, we will be here, objective and clear. Opening veins, opening minds. Let's get started!
- CCSVI Alliance
Read Angelo's newest Patient Perspective about his MS and CCSVI treatment
Visit "Other Neurological Diseases" to learn about connections between CCSVI, blood flow, and other neurological diseases
Visit "CCSVI Treatment Aftercare" to learn how to help yourself after treatment, including questions to ask beforehand
Purchase CCSVI Alliance t-shirts and buttons to raise awareness of CCSVI
ISNVD 2014 Conference
CCSVI Alliance attended the 2014 Conference for the International Society for Neurovascular Disease (ISNVD) in San Francisco and interviewed several attendees about recent developments.
Blood Vessels and Inflammtion in Neurological Disease
Joan Beal, CCSVI Alliance board member, interviews ISNVD 2014 Conference keynote speaker, Dr. Paula Grammas, PhD. Dr. Grammas is Professor of Neurology - Texas Tech University and Executive Director of the Garrison Institute on Aging. She was recently appointed Director of the Texas Alzheimer's Research Consortium. Joan talks with Dr. Grammas about her research into the role of blood vessels and inflammation in neurological disease.
Perfusion in Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. Paolo Zamboni discusses his new pilot study which looks at perfusion changes in the multiple sclerosis (MS) brain prior to and after successful venoplasty for CCSVI, utilizing SPECT and PET scans. His team also compares cerebral perfusion in MS to normal controls. Recorded at the ISNVD 2014 Conference - San Francisco.
Find additional videos featuring Dr. Paolo Zamboni, Dr. Michael Dake, and others at the "Video Gallery". This gallery can be found under "The Basics" section and "CCSVI Multimedia," together with a selection of CCSVI photos at the "Photo Gallery."
CCSVI Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. While our work may be of interest to people worldwide, our focus is on CCSVI in the United States.


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Who organises the UK Diversity Legal Awards?
The UK Diversity Legal Awards is an initiative of the Black Solicitors Network (BSN) and is organised by BSN's Awards committee comprised of a director of BSN and other volunteer members – lawyers and non-lawyers – who are committed to championing the importance of diversity and inclusion across the legal profession.
How do I enter
Nominations are now open. Enter here: diversitylegal.awardsplatform.com
Nominations open: 29 April 2021
Nominations close: 13 August 2021
Finalists announced: 6 September 2021
Judging sessions: Sept-Oct 2021
Awards ceremony: 30 November 2021
How do I reserve a table or ticket for the Awards ceremony?
Please visit Book a Table for tickets for details about table and ticket bookings for the Awards ceremony.
What happens with my nomination?
Our panel of independent expert judges will review all valid submissions, determine the shortlist and select the winners in each of the Awards categories. The shortlist will be announced on 6 September 2021.
The winners will be announced at a prestigious Awards ceremony on 30 November 2021 to celebrate their achievements, share best practice, and champion diversity and inclusion throughout the legal profession.
Who should I contact if I have any questions about the Awards process?
Should you need any further information please contact enquiries@diversitylegalawards.org


Kalob Rickards is in the eighth grade, and lives in a rural community in Sussex County, Delaware. Nearby, his large extended family–grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. On November 10, 2013, Kalob went four-wheeling with two friends. About five minutes into the ride, Kalob's ATV skid on gravel and he hit a street sign head first. This is his story.


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Balanced Acquisition System (BAS))
AIKA Preschools' underlying principle is the philosophy of Balanced Acquisition System (BAS) and reflected in our curriculum's composition are the theories of such groundbreaking experts in preschool education as Jean Piaget, Maria Montessori, Lev Vygotsky and Erik Erickson. Each of these experts has brought a different perspective to preschool education. Piaget and Bruner focus on a child-centered method of learning through exploration and experimentation, on the other hand Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development emphasizes the importance of adult and older child role models in a child's development. Therefore our teachers at AIKA schools use both the methods of exploration and direct instruction in a balanced way.
BAS (Balanced Acquisition System) aims to improve children's rate of development in all areas equally. Targeted areas of acquisition are chosen according to the child's age and interests under the selected themes of mathematics, science and language activities (English-Turkish), with the children learning from examples they experience in real life.
Programs from simple to complex, have a structure flowing from the easier to the more difficult, in an environment designed to hold the child's attention, through the use of a wealth of materials. The education process runs on the theory of "From Near to Far". The students first learn about their own neighborhood, then the city in which they live, then the country and then the world. All advances are realized through this structure.
The most intense period of brain function in children is between the ages of 0-5 years. Language learned at this stage is almost as fluent as their native language. A child acquiring a foreign language at an early age is psychologically more mature than his/her peers. If a child starts to learn a foreign language during this period, they are able to easily acquire a new language in the same way they would acquire their native language.
A child learning both a foreign language and native language during this acquisition period is likely to be more successful in his/her future careers than their peers. Foreign language acquired during early childhood is a major contributor to cognitive development.
The earlier the acquisition of a foreign language begins, the easier it is to acquire the target language. At AIKA, the aim of foreign language teaching during the preschool period is for the child to acquire foreign language in the same way he/she acquires their native language and to teach awareness of the existence of different languages and cultures outside their own language and culture.
According to BAS, a child must be exposed to foreign language in an everyday environment. Preschool language education should be taught through such natural methods as games, songs, finger plays in parallel with information technology. Play in particular encourages foreign language development through the likes of listening, imitation and concept formation.
AIKA Psychological Counseling and Guidance Service
At our schools; the main objective of our Guidance Service is to ensure our students are self-aware, and to assess and monitor our students' development in social, emotional, cognitive and physical areas through a preventive and developmental approach. If there is an area of concern; ensuring the early detection of a developmental problem, informing the family and providing support to the student within the school environment as much as possible.
Our School Psychologist; each month issues such as effective communication, prevention and resolution of our children's adaptation and behavioral problems, assistance in helping our children to cope with and find solutions to difficulties and crises encountered throughout their lives, and subjects highlighted by the needs of our parents, are tackled through educational newsletters.
Our School Psychologist; educational seminars are held periodically throughout the academic year to provide assistance in our children's development. Under the "Character Development Program" living examples of life values are passed on to our students throughout the academic year.


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I recently refreshed my personal site/blog. I've been meaning to try out Jekyll, a static site/blog generator, and so I decided I might as well give it a try. This post is about getting a Jekyll blog/site running with Capistrano, a tagging system, and a generator for new posts. You can check out all of the code for my site on Github.
I decided to use a Jekyll theme rather than the stock site or designing something from scratch. There's a pretty great directory over at jekyllthemes.org; I ended up selecting Pixyll, so my codebase started out with a clone of that repository.
I also messed around with the navigation and created a page for my projects. Pages on Jekyll are created in pagename/index.html while the navigation, post footer, and other partials are located in _includes.
Then, I ran cap install and set up my Capistrano deployment.
The deployment just rebuilds the site and copies it from _site up to the root of the release path. Easy as punch and deploys in a few seconds.
So far, I've had a pretty solid experience setting up my site and blog with Jekyll. I hope this post is helpful to others following the same path.


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Hey, I am Tony Papesh.
I am an Oakland, CA based freelance artist currently living in Sydney, Australia. My main passion is painting but I usually pay my bills by working as a director, animator, and illustrator. Over the years, I have worked on commercials, album covers, and animations that have been seen around the world. I've worked with both large and small companies using a wide variety of different styles and techniques to bring things to life on screen.
When I am not animating in an office, I am painting in my studio. I usually work with gouache, colored pencil, and wood, though I am open to using whatever supplies are lying around. I like to paint gross monsters, melting creatures, and girls with goofy teeth.
Feel free to contact me for work inquires, general questions, interviews, commissions, or to say "hi".
Find more of me on Instagram or GIPHY.
Exhibits / Press / Published Works
06/2017 - Unashamedly Fun (Group Show) at Alpha Gallery: Sydney, Australia
04/2017 - Goro2 (Group Show) at M2 Gallery: Sydney, Australia
09/2016 - 50th Artist Show at Beach Burrito Newtown: Sydney, Australia
06/2016 - MCA Zine Fair at Museum of Contemporary Art: Sydney, Australia
05/2016 - Other Worlds Zine Fair at Marrickville Town Hall: Marrickville, Australia
02/2015 - "Companions" (Group) at Seeing Things Gallery: San Jose, CA
12/2014 - "I Didn't Know I Needed A Name" (Solo) at Shooting Gallery: SF, CA
12/2014 - "12x12 Squared" (Group) at White Walls: San Francisco, CA
12/2014 - Toy Drive Art Show (Group) at Mary Weather: Oakland, CA
07/2014 - Interview with Art Whore
05/2014 - Interview with CrayonBeats Magazine
04/2014 - Art for April issue of Time Out New York Magazine
03/2014 - Interview with Critique Collective
12/2013 - Group Show at Honey Hive Collective: San Francisco, CA
02/2012 - Cover Art for DJ Shadow's Scale It Back
11/2011 - Group Show at Project Ethos: San Francisco, CA
10/2011 - Cover Art for DJ Shadow's The Less You Know The Better
07/2011 - Cover Art for DJ Shadow's I'm Excited
05/2011 - Cover Art for DJ Shadow's I Gotta Rokk
10/2009 - Group Show at Lower Deck SF: San Francisco, CA
08/2009 - Group Show at Gray Area Gallery: San Francisco, CA
tonypapesh {at} gmail.com
© 2008-2020 TONY PAPESH


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The sell-off in U.S. Treasuries has been differing for investors, though some see opportunities outset in other corners of a bond market.
The produce on a 10-year Treasury note strike 2.65% Monday, a top turn given Aug 2011.
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Investors pulled some-more than $500 million out of taxable bond mutual supports and ETFs in a week finished Jun 19, according to information from Lipper. There was a $333 million outflow from high produce bond supports as well.
Municipal bonds, that are renouned among particular investors, have been punished some-more than Treasuries. The iShares Municipal Bond Fund (MUB)ETF has plunged 9% in only over a month.
The exodus has lifted concerns that a 30-year longhorn marketplace in U.S. debt is sketch to a close.
But some analysts contend investors are overreacting to a latest statements by Fed authority Ben Bernanke, who has stressed that a executive bank will do some-more if a economy falters.
The Men's Wearhouse house of directors pronounced it dismissed owner George Zimmer for his power-hungry pursuits to take a association private.
Men's Wearhouse has finally explained because it dismissed executive authority George Zimmer final week, depicting a owner as power-hungry in his enterprise to sell a association to private investors.
"Mr. Zimmer topsy-turvy his long-standing position opposite holding a association private by arguing for a sale of a Men's Wearhouse to an investment group," a company's house of directors wrote Tuesday in a matter it done public.
"The house believes such a transaction would not be in a best interests of a shareholders, and it would be a unsure trail on many levels," a directors wrote.
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The arise in home prices continued to accelerate in April, according to a closely watched magnitude of a housing marketplace out Tuesday.
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Additionally, the 30-year debt rate has risen to scarcely 4%, adult from 3.35 during a start of May. While that is still low by chronological standards, it's embellished about $12,000 off how most off of an normal buyer's purchasing power. That burst in debt rates took place after April's home cost levels were recorded.
Related: Is a neighbor spiteful your home's value?
Wall Street rebounded Tuesday morning interjection to some-more good news about a housing marketplace in a U.S. and easing concerns about China's credit problems.
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The SP/Case-Shiller home cost index was adult 12.1% in Apr compared to a year ago for a 20 tip genuine estate markets opposite a nation. It was a biggest annual burst in prices in 7 years and a 2.5% burst from Mar was a biggest one-month arise in a 12-year story of a index.
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Still to come, a government's news on new-home sales for May is due during 10 a.m. ET. The Conference Board also releases the monthly reading of consumer certainty during 10 a.m.


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Q: Can you 'join an ideology'? Obviously the verb join refers conventionally to a group of people, but what about ideologies? Can you 'join veganism'? Or 'join communism?'
A quick search showed me that this collocation is far from common, but is it outright wrong? The justification I can think of is that an ideology metonymically refers to the people who believe in it. Dictionaries don't seem to answer the question.

A: The word ideology is defined by Merrriam Webster as:

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a : a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture

b : the integrated assertions, theories and aims that constitute a sociopolitical program

c : a systematic body of concepts especially about human life or culture

2 : visionary theorizing

None of these definitions describes a group of people or a movement which makes the idea of 'joining and ideology' not 'wrong' but meaningless.
One can subscibe to or adopt an ideology or join an ideological group or a movement which promotes a given ideology but there is no sense in which one can join an ideology any more than one can join a set of religious beliefs or political theories. One can join a religion or a political party but not its defining concepts. The same thing applies to ideologies, they are abstract conceopts not groups of people.

A: "Join communism" is found, but it is clear that people had rather use this verb according to its usual meaning ; this is shown in the ngram.

(SOED) join III Come into contact, contiguity, company or union. 14 v.tr. & i. Become a member of (a society, an organization, etc.).

This pattern repeats itself for « fascism/the fascists », except that the new usage is comparatively stronger.

There seems to exist no definition of « join » that is compatible with the concept of ideology, doctrine, idea, etc.
The expression « join a religion » is used, as religion has the meaning "religious order" which connotes that of "organization". However the following are not found.

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*join a doctrine, join an ideology, join christianism,join veganism,join naturism,join nudism,join militarism, masonism, isolationism, Maoism, Trotskyism, Leninism,

It appears that there has been in the last century  the coming into being of a new meaning for "join" which has not yet been acknowledged by lexicographers, and perhaps will never be.
The idea of more or less gradually becoming a supporter of an idea, doctrine, ideology, political line of thinking, or religion is rendered faithfully and generally enough by the following  verbal expression.

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*become a convert to (became a convert to, examples)

became a convert to communism (examples)


Astec Re-Ply Roofing Systems, a manufacturer of seamless, fluid-applied roofing and exterior coating technology, hired Joseph Rokowski as its technical director.
"Joe brings a unique mix of chemistry expertise and a strong knowledge of the business of coatings to our company. We're excited to have him on our team," says David Ziebarth, president of Astec Re-Ply Roofing. Joe's responsibilities at Astec include new product development, quality control, formulation science and assisting in business development.
Prior to joining Astec, Rokowski was the Global Elastomeric Roof Coatings group leader and principal research scientist in research and development for Dow Construction Chemicals. Joe has worked in the coatings industry since he joined Rohm and Haas in 1981.
Rokowski's accomplishments include eleven patents, two Otto Haas Awards and a Roon Award from the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology. He earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from St. Joseph's University in Pennsylvania in 1988.


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AU/UGA Medical Partnership
Statewide Campus Locations
Georgia is our Campus.
As the state's only public medical school, statewide growth of medical education is a priority at The Medical College of Georgia.
The educational experience is anchored by MCG's main campus in Augusta, as well as regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students and another four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia.
Expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals throughout Georgia ensures that students experience the full spectrum of medicine, from urban tertiary care hospitals to small-town primary care practices.
The expansive and largely rural state of Georgia is among the top 10 states in the nation for population size and growth yet ranks 39th in the number of active physicians per 100,000 population, according to the 2017 State Physician Data Book of the Association of American Medical Colleges. The physician shortage is exacerbated by the reality that, like the general population, Georgia's physicians are aging with the state ranking 35th in the percentage of active physicians age 60 and older.
To help address the need for more doctors, in 2006 the AAMCAssociation of American Medical Colleges called for a 30 percent increase in medical school enrollment. The year before, in 2005, MCGMedical College of Georgia had opened its first clinical campus in Southwest Georgia, the Southwest Campus based at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA. The Southwest Campus is strategically located in a relatively rural area of the state where physician shortages are most acute. Data confirm that physicians who come from and/or train in rural areas are more likely to practice in rural areas.
In 2007, MCG announced the Southeast Campus, which is now based at St. Joseph's/Candler Health System in Savannah and the Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick.
In January 2008, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents accepted a medical education expansion plan for the state calling for the university's medical college to expand statewide, including opening the four-year Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership in Athens. This campus focuses on small group learning approaches leveraging its small class size.
The first 40 freshman students started at the Medical Partnership in fall 2010. This enabled growth of MCG's class size from 190 to 230 students.
Later in 2010, officials from Rome, GA, and Augusta University announced establishment of the Northwest Campus, which became operational in 2013.
Today, MCG's diverse educational clinical experiences include more than 350 urban and rural sites across Georgia where students experience the full spectrum of medicine.
As of this year, the Class of 2026 has 264 students, with 60 students on the Athens partnership campus and 204 here in Augusta.
Interest in Georgia's public medical school is strong, with nearly 3,200 applications for 230 positions in the class of 2022.


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Sasha Tamarin
Sasha Tamarin is an Artist and photographer, b. 1986 in Moscow.
He earned his Bachelor in Photography Communication from Hadassah College Jerusalem and an M.F.A degree from Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. Tamarin currently lives and works in Tel – Aviv.
"I'm interested in the relationship between science, culture and time. Admiration of scientific discoveries belongs to previous centuries, when science was a matter of a national achievement (e.g. Cold war), trying to break through new boundaries and reveal the mechanisms of life and the universe.
Then, in museums of natural history and science, the gain was cleaned, polished, categorized and prepared for the show. These museums used to look like pompous temples characterized by high ceilings, expensive wood and glass vitrines. Rocks exist from millions of years ago before the first humans lived on earth.
For me, they are universal objects that cannot be associated with any nationality or history, but with a power of timelessness and the eternal."
This work is self-published as an artist book (Edition of 100).
website: Sasha Tamarin
Instagram: sasha_tamarin
Facebook: Sasha Tamarin
copyright © Sasha Tamarin, all rights reserved


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