text:
User Name/E-mail:
5 women, immense power: Can they keep U.S. from fiscal brink?
Investor ownership of rental homes moving to suburbs
Advocates for veterans housing seek state funds
Q&A: Hanson looks back on 27 years as Greater MN Housing Fund CEO
U.S. inflation and consumer spending cooled in December
Finance & Commerce
Morning Memo Newsletter
Regional Planning & Transit
Top Women in Finance
The Power 30
Top Women in Construction
Rising Young Professionals
Minnesota Icon
Experts Forum
Progress Minnesota
Reader Rankings 2022
Twin Cities Apartment Development Tracker
Twin Cities Apartment Sales Tracker
Twin Cities Hotel Development Tracker
Twin Cities Hotel Sales Tracker
Rochester Development Tracker
Rochester Sales Tracker
M&A Monthly
Submit a Public Notice
MN Project Center
Home / Special Features / Regular Features / Entrepreneurial / Entrepreneurial: 'When I Work' app works for Minnesota Cup
An entrepreneur finds an easier way to schedule employees.
Entrepreneurial: 'When I Work' app works for Minnesota Cup
By: Nancy Crotti September 9, 2013 12:44 pm
"As a manager, you spend hours and hours putting together the work schedule for the next week, trying to figure out who's available, who's not available," says Chad Halvorson, who developed the "When I Work" software and is CEO and owner of thisClicks. "It's a daunting, time-consuming task." (Staff photo: Bill Klotz)
Entrepreneur finds an easier way to schedule employees
Chad Halvorson keenly remembers his frustration at having to interrupt his days off from a supermarket job to find out his work schedule. His boss was frustrated, too.
"As a manager, you spend hours and hours putting together the work schedule for the next week, trying to figure out who's available, who's not available," said Halvorson. "It's a daunting, time-consuming task."
Halvorson knew there had to be a better way to schedule hourly employees, but late-1990s technology did not allow it. He parked his idea, went to college and founded a consulting company called When I Work to provide software and website development for businesses. (He changed the company's name to thisClicks in 2005.)
Halvorson resurrected the scheduling application idea in 2009 after researching how many people were looking online for employee scheduling software. He revived the name When I Work and designed the application to target users of mobile devices, and he included text messaging for those without smartphones.
Fast forward to 2013, and the St. Paul-based business is making news. Last month, When I Work won the $25,000 first prize in the high-tech division of the Minnesota Cup competition. Judges will award the grand prize of $40,000 this Wednesday to one of six finalists.
With When I Work, managers can quickly make and change schedules; employees can check their schedules anytime and use mobile devices to notify managers and co-workers if they need time off. Halvorson figured it might prove popular with the 18-to-29-year-old market.
"That age group just isn't going to check email," said the 31-year-old Oakdale resident.
Users of the When I Work software include restaurants and caterers, zoos, amusement parks, retailers and health care organizations. Users pay month to month, which appeals to seasonal businesses. They pay about $1 per employee per month for the service, which has more than 2,000 subscribing businesses that collectively employ about 100,000. Its main competitor is Excel, Halvorson said.
Dunn Bros. Coffee started using When I Work in two of its three corporate-owned shops more than a year ago. Steve Rustand, manager of the third shop, was not convinced initially.
Like coffee beans roasted too long, Rustand had been burned by other scheduling software and waited six months after his colleagues signed up before adopting When I Work for Dunn Bros. Freight House, 201 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Now Rustand calls himself "a convert." He finds the scheduling easy and communications with employees convenient. Those who work seasonally can change their availability through the system, leaving him with one less task.
"With When I Work, you make the schedule, you push the button, you publish it," he said.
Still, marketing When I Work has been the biggest struggle. Halvorson joined amusement park, zoo and aquarium trade groups to market to their members. He and his employees used search-engine optimization to make sure that When I Work would appear on the first page of Internet search results.
They also marketed it through the App Store, but found that very few subscribed after the free trial. They streamlined the setup and business boomed. Between 3,000 and 5,000 companies have been signing up for free one-month trials of When I Work, and thisClicks has been converting about 200 a month into paying customers this summer, Halvorson noted.
"It's a pretty significant number that we're adding on," he said. "We're expecting to see that go up by 300 to 500 a month by early next year if our trajectory and our expectations work to the way we've got them planned."
That trajectory may accelerate with the Minnesota Cup recognition. Finalists from the past four years have raised more than $60 million from investors to grow their businesses.
Halvorson first entered the competition in 2011 but did not make it to the finals. This year's judges noticed that the company had executed the operating plan that Halvorson first submitted. Scott Litman, cofounder of the competition and a high-tech entrepreneur, said he was a "big fan" of When I Work when he judged the first round of this year's competition.
Judges look for three characteristics in potential winners: an idea that stands out in its market, a believable operating plan and an outstanding presentation. When I Work had all three, according to Litman, founder of Magnet 360, a Wayzata marketing company.
"A lot of questions that were probably not answered (in 2011) then became answered through the evolution of his business," Litman said.
Halvorson credits serial entrepreneur John Tedesco, his mentor from the Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory group and his first Minnesota Cup mentor, with helping him along.
"The strength is the forward-thinking approach and Chad's very lightweight model of making software easy to use no matter who is using it," said Tedesco, chief operating officer of Sport Ngin, a Web software and mobile app provider for youth, amateur and professional sports. "Chad had the foresight to see this pain point, and he also has the innovative mindset to see an innovative approach to this model."
Beyond the Minnesota Cup, thisClicks plans to launch a time-clock and attendance software app called Wage Base this fall. It will allow employees to clock in and out via mobile devices, but only if they are scheduled and at work. It will tie in to payroll providers to streamline paying employees.
"This is something that over half of our customers have been asking us for," Halvorson said.
The company may also seek an angel investor within the next 10 months. "It's not going to be $5 million or $10 million," Halvorson said. "It's probably going to be more for $2 million or $3 million."
ThisClicks
Ownership: Private
Location: 533 Phalen Blvd., St. Paul
Purpose/product: Mobile employee scheduling software
Website: http://wheniwork.com/
Size of facility: 5,000 square feet
CEO/owner: Chad Halvorson
Latest annual revenue: Less than $1 million
Projected hiring: Probably two employees in the next six months.
What's next: Launching a new product called Wage Base, a time-clock and attendance software for hourly employees.
Dunn Bros. Coffee Magnet 360 Minnesota Cup Scott Litman Sport Ngin When I Work 12:44 pm Mon, September 9, 2013 Finance & Commerce
Nancy Crotti
About Nancy Crotti
Gov. Walz proposes $3.3B for infrastructure across Minnesota
Trellis invests $15M in St. Paul affordable housing property
by J.D. Duggan
by Brian Johnson
PPL's long-awaited Union Park Flats project nears construction
Twin Cities Trackers
Rochester Trackers
Beyond The Skyline Podcast
Beyond the Skyline is a podcast and video interview about economic development, real estate and construction in Minnesota.
Copyright © 2023 Finance & Commerce | Suite 900, Campbell Mithun Tower, 222 South Ninth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402 | (612) 333-4244


text:
China Moves to Clear 737 Max
The Boeing 737 Max came one step closer to flying in China again, after the country's civil aviation regulator mandated fixes to the aircraft's flight control software. This could clear the way for the aircraft to resume operations in one of Boeing's largest markets in a matter of weeks, after having been grounded since March 2019.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) required all carriers in the country to start work on software modifications to the Max's maneuvering characteristics augmentation system, or MCAS, flight-control software, which was responsible for the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019. The two crashes resulted in the deaths of more than 350 people.
CAAC was among the first regulators to ground the aircraft in the wake of the two crashes, in March 2019. Shortly after, the world's aviation regulators acted in concert to ground the aircraft until Boeing identified the root cause and recommended fixes. The U.S. FAA re-certified the Max late last year, and most regulators followed shortly thereafter. To date, 180 out of 195 countries have re-approved the Max.
The biggest holdout was China, which had major implications for the airframer. During the type's almost two-year grounding, Boeing was unable to deliver Maxes to the world's airlines. Deliveries resumed as regulators approved the aircraft, but Boeing still has a backlog of more than 300 aircraft that have been built but could not be delivered. Of that, about one-third, or more than 100, were ordered by Chinese airlines. The country's airlines have ordered almost 200 Maxes, with 88 delivered before the grounding, and roughly 100 sitting on Boeing's lots, Boeing data show.
It's important to note that the CAAC has not lifted all restrictions on the aircraft. It could take several weeks for China's airlines to implement the recommended fixes and train pilots on the new systems. But Boeing welcomed the news. "The CAAC's decision is an important milestone toward safely returning the 737 MAX to service in China," a Boeing spokesperson said. "Boeing continues to work with regulators and our customers to return the airplane to service worldwide."
Since the FAA re-certified the Max, airlines around the world rushed to return Boeing's best-selling jet to service, pointing to its operational economics, range, and payload improvements over previous 737 types. Passengers showed no concern about flying on the type, despite dire predictions that people would book away from an aircraft involved in two deadly crashes.
China's hesitance to re-approve the aircraft did have significant repercussions for the airframer, however. Boeing plans to ramp production of the Max up from 19 per month to about 31 per month early next year, but that production increase was contingent on China re-certifying the aircraft, Cowen & Co. analyst Cai vo Rumohr wrote. By the end of this year, Boeing was expected to delivery 280 737 Max aircraft to airlines around the world, but its plan to deliver more than 400 next year would have been impossible without China's re-certification, von Rumohr said.
Boeing CEO David Calhoun earlier this year said China would re-certify the aircraft by year's end. The company began test-flying a Max in China in August.
The Max grounding is not the end of Boeing's travails in one of its largest markets. There have been few orders for Boeing aircraft from Chinese airlines since 2017, after U.S.-China trade and political relations began to sour. Boeing reported orders for two 777Fs and three 737s from China in 2020.
China's move to re-certify the Max is one less headache for Boeing, which has struggled to keep its aircraft programs on track. The airframer has not delivered a 787 for several months, due to an FAA investigation into problems with the type's fuselage. The 777X entry-into-service has been delayed to 2023. The company reported a $132 million third-quarter loss on October 27.
— Madhu Unnikrishnan
Fleet Briefs
The Max is coming back to Norwegian Air. The discounter, which first took delivery of the Boeing 737 Max in 2017 but then shed them during its restructuring, will take delivery of two 737-8s leased from an unnamed lessor "shortly," Norwegian said last week. The jets will allow it to fly its full Summer 2022 schedule but could enter service during Norwegian's winter schedule that runs though March. Notably, the airline says it the "option" to substitute the aircraft for Airbus A320neo family jets — an aircraft family it does currently not fly.
Pratt & Whitney rolled out its latest Airbus A320neo engine, the GTF Advantage. The new engine offers a 1 percent fuel-burn advantage over previous Neo engines and a 17 percent advantage over prior-generation engines, P&W said. It also is optimized for 100 percent sustainable fuel operation and generates 34,000 pounds of thrust, the engine maker added.
Italy's ITA has firmed up orders for 28 Airbus aircraft: Seven A220s, 11 A320neos, and 10 A330neos. The carrier also plans to lease A350s, the airframer said.
U.S. regional Southern Airways Express has ordered 20 Regent electric "seagliders," in a deal worth $250 million. The vessels are a combination of hydrofoil and seaplane, and can operate at 180 miles per hour in flight mode with a range of 180 miles, at an altitude of 100 feet of the water's surface. Southern expects to operate the seagliders on routes from New York and New England and in the Southeast. It has ordered 15 Viceroys, which can carry up to 12 passengers, and five Monarchs, which can carry up to 100 passengers. Regent says it anticipates regulatory approval by 2025.
— Edward Russell & Madhu Unnikrishnan
Airlines Eye Omicron Warily
Iberia's Changing Distribution Tactics Reflect Industry Shift
You're reading this issue
From Alpha to Omicron
This has happened before, and now it seems like a pattern. Just when the airline industry says the worst of the pandemic is over, a new virus variant emerges. It happened earlier this year with the Delta variant, which took…
Read The Issue

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


The rumors I have found on the web are, GAMO will unveil new models in the rifle category during the four-day event, JSA has a new rifle the Hawke that will debut, and "HatsanUSA announced a new PCP airgun called the Vectis. This air rifle is a "modern take on an old classic" with its unique lever action system.
"modern take on an old classic" with its unique lever action system.
I'm guessing maybe something along the lines of the Winchester/Phoenix lever action!?!?


About this time last year, I found this awesome recipe for a St. Patrick's Day Smoothie.
It was the perfect time to try something super green– and my kids and I ended up loving it.
We've been drinking green smoothies almost every day for a year now, and we still love them.
So, if you're looking for the perfect green food to have for St. Patty's Day– try this one!


I took the shortcut way of making the cilantro lime cauliflower rice, but it's better if you sauté it with onion in a pan rather than microwaving it.
Inspired by Chipotle, this epic Burrito Bowl will rock your world. This is a perfect recipe for make ahead lunches.


According to the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), tourism and travel is among the nation's largest services export industries. On average, travelers spend $2.2 billion a day, generating more than $813 billion in sales. This equals to hundreds of thousands of hotel stays each day. In fact, Americans are constantly planning and taking vacations for various reasons, whether it is for business, with family or with friends and lovers.
With so many people staying in hotels and lodgings, unfortunately, accidents tend to be a common occurrence. Suffering injuries while out of town can be a real downer when you're supposed to be having fun, especially since you don't have access to your own doctors and your usual support system. Nevertheless, if it happens, it is important that you know your legal rights and takes every step necessary to ensure that you obtain the full compensation that you deserve.
Depending on the type of accident that you are involved in while staying at a hotel, you may be entitled to compensation. An experienced personal injury attorney can look at the specific facts of your case to determine whether you have a valid claim and from whom you can seek compensation.
Regardless of what caused your accident, you should immediately consult with an attorney if you were seriously injured and have incurred medical and other out of pocket expenses.
Hotels and other such accommodations have high a legal duty of care or obligation to ensure that their premises are safe for their guests and to prevent accidents wherever and whenever possible. When a guest is injured on their property, they may be liable for the resulting injuries if the guest is able to prove that the establishment failed to protect him or her from a harm that could reasonably happen.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured while staying at a hotel, you may be entitled to financial compensation by filing a personal injury claim. For more information or to schedule a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney, call the Law Offices of Samer Habbas today at 888.848.5084.


text:
HomeNewsGovernanceRussia
CAS overturns Mutko's Olympic ban
SportBusiness staff, Europe
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld an appeal from Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko against a lifetime ban imposed by the International Olympic Committee from participating in the Olympic Games.
The verdict was revealed by CAS today (Thursday) after Mutko lodged his appeal in January 2018. In December 2017, the IOC banned Russia from competing at the 2018 winter Olympics after finding evidence of an "unprecedented systematic manipulation" of doping results surrounding the 2014 Games in Sochi.
The IOC also suspended Russian Olympic Committee president Alexander Zhukov as an IOC member while Mutko – who was Sports Minister when the Sochi Games took place – was banned from participating at future editions of the Olympics.
Russia has consistently denied allegations of a state-sponsored doping system, but has admitted shortcomings in its enforcement of anti-doping regulations. Mutko has also dismissed such talk and told state news agency Tass today: "I am satisfied with the CAS ruling."
Russian sports lawyer Artyom Patsev added: "A decision made by the IOC, particularly in regard to Vitaly Mutko, was illegal and had no grounds. Everything is now stated in detail in the court's decision and the whole team of lawyers, all of us, are very happy because it was one of the major and most complicated cases."
Mutko has since wound down his involvement in sports administration. In December he resigned as president of the Russian Football Union after stepping down as head of Russia's Local Organising Committee for the 2018 Fifa World Cup six months before the tournament commenced.
Commenting on today's decision, the IOC told the Reuters news agency: "The IOC takes note of the decision of CAS, which relates exclusively to the formal question of the sanctioning power of the IOC for people outside of the Olympic Movement.
"At the same time the decision makes it clear that the IOC retains the right of taking any decision in reference to any specific edition of the Olympic Games."
Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Wada delivers first batch of Russian data to federations
Liverpool FC opts for 'independence' over International Champions Cup for USA tour
Liverpool FC decided to arrange its own tour of the United States this summer, rather than compete in the pre-season International Champions Cup, because the club preferred to be "independent" and have more freedom to arrange opponents, dates and venues
Ligue 1 stages US games to attract new investors and bridge gap to Serie A and the Bundesliga
As France's Ligue 1 is staging a four-team tournament in Washington DC this week, Bob Williams looks at how it aims to expand its reach into the US and improve overseas media-rights income.
Euroleague Basketball's quest to become the real European super league
Euroleague Basketball's revenue has more than doubled over the past three seasons, and it's now expanding the competition across western Europe, Callum McCarthy delves into how the plan is being put into action.
ECB hopes Cricket World Cup momentum fuels enthusiasm for The Hundred
The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup has demonstrated that there is a significant market for the ECB's new competition, The Hundred, according to its managing director, Sanjay Patel. He tells Adam Nelson how the ECB intends to capitalise on England's stunning World Cup victory and extend the sport's moment in the sun well beyond this summer.
SportBusiness Asia
SportBusiness: Essential data and analysis for the Asian sports sector
For more than 20 years SportBusiness has been delivering the data, information, insight and analysis that make the world's most successful sports sector businesses tick.
IOC takes Olympic boxing in-house, Aiba set for suspension
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has opted to retain boxing's place at the 2020 summer Olympic Games, but has recommended that the International Boxing Association (Aiba) should be suspended a…
Manchester City set to face Champions League ban – report
European football's governing body Uefa will reportedly hit Manchester City with a ban from the Champions League after concluding an investigation into allegations that the English Premier League champion m…
Mass Participation
Infront continues fitness drive with Megamarsch acquisition
The Infront agency has acquired Megamarsch, a Germany-based company that specialises in the organisation of extreme hiking challenges
Fiorentina lined up for US takeover
ACF Fiorentina has confirmed talks are taking place over a takeover deal that is expected to see US billionaire Rocco Commisso take control of the Italian Serie A football club
Michael Andrew: "The ISL shows athletes are beginning to find their voice"
By Michael Andrew, vice-captain and co-owner of New York Breakers, a team in the new International Swimming League.
Charlie Marshall, managing director ECA, on Uefa club competition reform
Highlights of Charlie Marshall, managing director of the European Club Association, in conversation at the Sports Decision Makers Summit in London.
Twenty things we learned at the London Sports Decision Makers Summit
After launching in Miami this spring, the Sports Decision Makers Summit – from SportBusiness and Sportel – came to London's Rosewood hotel on July 9-10. This is what we learned from our expert speakers. W
Richard Welbirg
Liverpool goes it alone | Why an 'independent' US tour offered the club more than the ICC
Liverpool FC decided to arrange its own tour of the United States this summer, rather than compete in the pre-season International Champions Cup, because the club preferred to be "independent" and have more freedom to arrange opponents, dates and venues.
The business of a Tour de France team
As the Tour de France moves towards its conclusion in Paris, Kevin Roberts talks to Ralph Denk, team manager of the German Bora-Hansgrohe team about the business of running and funding an international cycling outfit.


text:
Dunderbeist (sort of Norwegian for "Noisy Beast") is a heavy metal band from Hedmark in Norway. The band was formed by former members of Krace, KITE and Stonegard. Dunderbeist has been recording since 2008 with several albums and extensive touring. The six-piece band now releases material outside Norway following its first international album, Black Arts & Crooked Tails.

Songs of the Buried continued where Black arts & Crooked Tails left off, but is darker, heavier and more progressive, both musically and lyrically. Death was a recurring theme on the album, portraying death as the end of something but the beginning of something else.

The band's albums were recorded in Dunderbeist's own "pigsty" studio in Hamar, Norway, and mixed by the guitarist Fredrik Ryberg. The mastering was carried out by Alan Douches of Mastodon, Converge, Kvelertak fame.

Dunderbeist's work is released by the Indie Recordings label.

Members
 Torgrim Torve - lead vocals, guitar
 Åsmund Snortheim - vocals
 Fredrik Ryberg - guitar
 Kristian Liljan - bass guitar
 Ronny Flissundet - guitar
 John Birkeland Hansen - drums

Discography
2008: Second Hand Theft
2009: 8 crows & Counting
2010: Rovmord (EP)
2011: Dunderbeist
2012: Black Arts & Crooked Tails
2012: Songs Of The Buried
2015: Hyklere
2017: Tvilja (EP)
2021: URO

References

External links
Dunderbeist at MySpace

Norwegian heavy metal musical groups
Musical groups from Hedmark
Musical groups with year of establishment missing

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Fed-up AMA doctors overwhelmingly support gun restrictions in sweeping votes
The doctors are in—and frustrated, according to a series of votes at the American Medical Association's annual policymaking meeting wrapping up in Chicago.
The nation's largest physicians group overwhelmingly voted on Tuesday to adopt a series of aggressive stances on gun control and other policies aimed at curbing gun violence, according to the Associated Press.
These include blanket support of assault weapon bans and disapproval of arming teachers.
The sweeping support for the measures comes amid a streak of school shootings, high rates of gun violence in inner cities, and soaring suicide rates (firearms are the most common method of suicide, accounting for roughly 49 percent, according to the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
"We as physicians are the witnesses to the human toll of this disease," Dr. Megan Ranney, an emergency-medicine specialist at Brown University, said at the meeting.
In 2016, the AMA declared gun violence an unrivaled public health crisis in the US and pushed for renewed research into causes and prevention methods.
"It has been frustrating that we have seen so little action from either state or federal legislators," said Dr. David Barbe, who ended his one-year term as AMA president this week. "The most important audience for our message right now is our legislators, and second-most important is the public, because sometimes it requires public pressure on the legislators," he told the AP.
The AMA's policymaking body, which includes many gun owners and gun supporters, voted 446 to 99 to back bans on assault weapons.
The members also voted to:
The AMA represents less than a quarter of the nation's doctors, with 243,000 members in 2017. But it has been a heavy hitter in lobbying. Between 1998 and 2011, the group was the second highest spender on lobbyists in the country, spending $263 million.
[ufc-fb-comments url="http://www.newyorkmetropolitan.com/tech/fed-up-ama-doctors-overwhelmingly-support-gun-restrictions-in-sweeping-votes"]
Previous articleComcast offers $65 billion for Fox, says government won't stop merger
Next articleBackdoored images downloaded 5 million times finally removed from Docker Hub


The mysterious Buddha's Hand Citron is sweet and aromatic. Even though it appears like a lemon gone wild, it a completely different fruit in the Citron family. Some varieties have the aroma of lemon blossoms, while others smell more like lavender. It is sweet! It has no pulp! It is free of any juice. So now we know what it is, let's discover the secret of how to use this mysterious fruit.
It has no pulp or juice. It looks like a lumpy lemon with fingers. It is also mostly rind. It sells in the stores around New Years in many places throughout the world. Beware, this delicacy can come with a high price tag. The Buddha's Hand Citron usually costs around 24.00 a pound. So why is it so special? Buddha's Hand Citron is served around New Years in Japan, China, and other Asian countries. It is believed to symbolize long life, happiness, and prosperity.
Unlike most other members of the citron family, the Buddha's Hand Citron does not have a bitter rind. Rather, this rind is very sweet. For this reason, it candies very nicely. Buddha's Hand Citron is usually eaten candied at Lunar New Years.
Wash and dry the citron. Cut the citron into pieces. Put in a pan and cover with water and blanch the citron in simmering water for about 30-40 minutes. They should be translucent. Drain and use about 2 cups citron to 3 cups honey. Bring to a boil and then cook till the temp reaches 230 degrees F. If you don't have a candy thermometer, cook until the syrup is very thick and almost gone. Be very careful not to burn the citron. Remove from heat and let the citron remain in the syrup for one to two hours. When done, strain off syrup and roll in a raw natural sugar and place on a wire rack overnight to dry. If you do not want to use right away, you can leave the citron in the syrup, and keep in the refrigerator. It will keep in the syrup for up to a year. The syrup that is drained off can be kept to flavor things like liquor or coffee. You can also pour over vanilla ice cream, plain yogurt, waffles or pancakes. Just use your imagination, you will discover many uses for the syrup.
You can store the dried citron in a jar and keep at room temperature for a few weeks. You can also keep the jar in the refrigerator and it will last several months.
Buddha's Hand Citron is a fun fruit to work with. Google has recipes for Buddha's Hand Good Luck Marmalade, pancakes, and even laundry soap. The uses for this wild fruit are numerous. As the Lunar New Year is approaching, Asian Markets world-wide will have these lucky fruits. As Asian cooks find the Buddha's Hand Citron, you can be sure that it will be prepared in many ways. Make this the New Year that you take a ride on the wild side and candy up some delightful Buddha's Hand Citron for New Years. There is nothing like a Buddha's Hand Citron for a kitchen adventure.


text:
Q: Writing to a .js file using PowerShell I'm trying to write to a .js file based on the contents of a text file (C:\installedApps.txt) using PowerShell.
The installedApps.txt file contains the name and version of installed applications on a computer - I want to search installedApps.txt for an application name and version and have the result assigned to the $findAppName and $findAppVer variables respectively.
I then want to write to a .js file IF the Select-String cmdlet is successful in matching the $appName and $appVer arguments passed into the Check-Install function. See code below:
function Check-Install ([string]$appName, [string]$appVer) {

  $findAppName = Get-Content C:\installedApps.txt | Select-String $appName
  $findAppver = Get-Content C:\installedApps.txt | Select-String $appVer

  if ($findAppName -and $findAppVer -eq $true) {
   Set-Content -path $jsFile -Value "var row = getElementById('row-1');
   row.classList.add('hidden');"
   } else {
     write-host Match Not Found
   }
}

Check-Install -appName "Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client" -appVer "4.6.01103"

The $findAppName and $findAppVer variables aren't returning anything, but not sure where I'm going wrong - the Select-String cmdlet should accept variables(?).
Note: No errors thrown up in the shell
UPDATE:
Here's an example of how the installedApps.txt log is formatted:
DisplayName     : 7-Zip 18.05 (x64)
Publisher       : Igor Pavlov
InstallDate     :
DisplayVersion  : 18.05
UninstallString : C:\Program Files\7-Zip\Uninstall.exe

DisplayName     : Adobe Flash Player 31 NPAPI
Publisher       : Adobe Systems Incorporated
InstallDate     :
DisplayVersion  : 31.0.0.122
UninstallString :
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil32_31_0_0_122_Plugin.exe -
maintain plugin

DisplayName     : Adobe Flash Player 31 PPAPI
Publisher       : Adobe Systems Incorporated
InstallDate     :
DisplayVersion  : 31.0.0.122
UninstallString :
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil32_31_0_0_122_pepper.exe -
maintain pepperplugin

DisplayName     : Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
Publisher       : Cisco Systems, Inc.
InstallDate     : 20180906
DisplayVersion  : 4.6.01103
UninstallString : MsiExec.exe /X{58524593-122C-43F0-96E2-A6BCC42E3412}

I want to trigger an application install/uninstall (without using the WMI object, as I've read it takes a while and can trigger an installation repair on query) and write to a local web page based on the $findApp results via a .js file to show whether the application is already installed or not.
I'm trying to create a software update script with a front-end written in HTML, CSS and JavaScript for the UI. The script will run on logon across multiple computers in a domain. I'll need to use Ajax to find a way to update the local web page dynamically without a page refresh, but one step at a time.

A: Try the following:
Note that the assumption is that the input *.txt file's lines contain the application name before the version number, but it's easy to change that.
function Check-Install ([string]$appName, [string]$appVer) {

  if (Select-String -Quiet -Pattern (
         '\b{0}\b{1}\b' -f [regex]::Escape($appName), [regex]::Escape($appVer)
       ) -LiteralPath C:\installedApps.txt
  ) { # if
    Set-Content -path $jsFile -Value "var row = getElementById('row-1');
    row.classList.add('hidden');"
  } else {
     write-host 'No match.'
  }

}

Check-Install -appName "Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client" -appVer "4.6.01103"

*

*Select-String -Quiet outputs only a [bool] value that reflects in the abstract whether the pattern matched (at least) one line.

*[regex]::Escape() is used to escape the application name and version for use in a regex so that they're treated as literals when matching.

*'\b{0}\b{1}\b' -f ... builds a single regex (string) from the escaped values to look for both values on the same line, using assertion \b to ensure that they only match at word boundaries (and not also inside larger words).

*Note how Select-String can directly accept a filename operand, via the -LiteralPath or -Path parameters, which is both shorter and more efficient.

As for what you tried:

$findAppName = Get-Content C:\installedApps.txt | Select-String $appName
$findAppver = Get-Content C:\installedApps.txt | Select-String $appVer

*

*You're looking for the name and version separately, which means that you may find a match for a version number that pertains to a different application, for instance.

*$findAppName and $findAppver are either "nothing" (effectively, $null), if no match is found, or instances of type [MatchInfo]

$findAppName -and $findAppVer -eq $true

*

*As stated, these variables aren't Booleans, so comparing them with -eq to $true is pointless.

Apart from that, due to PowerShell's operator precedence, your statement would be parsed as $findAppName -and ($findAppVer -eq $true), i.e., the explicit -eq comparison is only applied to the second variable, which in your case always returns $false.
That said, you could have relied on PowerShell's implicit Boolean logic[1] (leaving the problem of searching for the terms separately aside):
$findAppName -and $findAppVer

This would have evaluated to $true if both $findAppName and $findAppVer contained [MatchInfo] instance(s), i.e., if both Select-String calls had found at least 1 match.

[1] For a summary of PowerShell's implicit to-Boolean conversion logic, see this answer.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Action Car Rental provides the best car rental value on vans in NYC.
For those family trips or that day trip to 6 Flags, rent one of our very comfortable and extremely roomy Mini Vans. The Mini Van has plenty of room for 7 passengers. All our Mini Vans are Manufactured by Kia, Nissan or VW. All our Mini Vans have captain chairs in the second row, and a folding rear bench for three passengers. Our Mini Vans have front and rear air conditioning and heating. All seats on the second and third row of all our Mini Vans fold away for extra storage room. The 6 cylinder engines are powerful enough to easily accelerate the Mini Vans even with 7 passengers. Moni Vans are extremely easy to drive, with large windows for excellent visibility.
Our Mini Vans come with both front and side air bags for your protection. Power windows are standard. The minivan has sliding side doors for easy access to the second and third row.


text:
The Energy Crisis: Failure or outside forces working against Carter?
Objective: Students will evaluate and interpret political cartoons over the energy crisis during Jimmy Carter's presidency.
Students will assess the "Malaise" speech and determine its influence on Jimmy Carters presidency.
Students will determine, evaluate, and then support with evidence if Jimmy Carter's Presidency was a miserable failure or where their outside forces working against him (did events conspire against him)?
Carter's battles over energy exemplified the strengths and weaknesses of his broader domestic initiatives. He tried to do a lot; some would say too much. In the spring of 1977, he introduced an energy plan with 113 components. Two years later, he added dozens of additional ideas. A major White House visual occurred on June 20, 1979, when Carter dedicated solar panels on the roof and audaciously called on the country to produce 20 percent of its energy from renewable resources by the turn of the century. The broad scope of his proposals set him up for the perception of failure. Congress deliberated for well over a year on each set of energy proposals, leaving the impression of congressional opposition, even after most, though far from all, of them were enacted into law.
The "MALAISE" Speech
Some context is useful in understanding why Carter gave the speech. Three years into his presidency Carter's approval ratings had dropped below 30% and were at the low point of his presidency to date. While he was preoccupied with two important overseas trips – one to sign the SALT II treaty with the Soviet Union and then a diplomatic visit to Japan and South Korea – Americans back home were waiting in long gas lines as they suffered through another energy crisis triggered in part by the Iranian revolution that overthrew the American-backed Shah. Initially Carter planned on giving still another speech urging Congress to address the energy crisis, but ultimately he decided that it would be waste of his time, since he had already given several talks on this topic. Instead, he retreated to Camp David, and summoned leading public figures, including many prominent religious leaders, to meet with him to discuss the state of the nation. Then, like Moses coming down the mountain, Carter went on television to give his famous address, one that went well beyond discussing the energy crisis, although he discussed that too. But most of the speech showcased Carter, the former Baptist preacher, as the nation's "minister-in-chief", beginning with his self-flagellation as he recounted criticism of his leadership, and then addressing what he believed to be a growing loss of confidence in the nation's leaders and institutions.
"It was an incredibly successful speech, until he fired the Cabinet, which changed the whole tenor of things," said Patrick Caddell, who was the president's pollster and a chief architect of the speech.
"It got a great reception. I've never felt more that American political journalism bordered on Soviet history-making than on that speech," he said. "From the misnaming of it, to the trying to say later that it was unpopular - the historical revisionism. The speech itself was an extraordinary success."
Kevin Mattson, author of "'What the Heck Are You Up To, Mr. President?': Jimmy Carter, America's 'Malaise,' and the Speech That Should Have Changed the Country," agrees.
"It's clear that the speech was a success on its own grounds," he says. Carter "had an incredible bump in the polls. The mail that he was receiving at the White House was overwhelmingly positive, and a lot of it was people saying they were going to cut down on their consumption of gas and cut out unnecessary trips." At least initially, he says, "a lot of it resonated."
"I do think people were ready to follow in those first days after the speech," says The New Yorker's Hendrik Hertzberg, who was the lead speechwriter on the address. "And then there was the Cabinet Jonestown, and I think that's where the elites turned definitively against Carter, and that trickled down before too long to everybody else."
Why not the best?
This was one of Jimmy Carter's campaign slogans heading into the 1976 election. The Georgian "outsider" found his way to the presidency but by the end of his 4 years in office was he really the best? In this unit we will examine the presidency of Jimmy Carter and ask this important question...Was Jimmy Carter's presidency a miserable failure or was he dealt a bad hand? Where their outside forces working against Jimmy Carter or did events conspire against him?


Constanza Blousson is a seasoned Real Estate agent specializing in the Miami market since 2001. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina Constanza began her career practicing law in the Real Estate sector where she made a name for herself with local clients in Buenos Aires.
She later transferred her knowledge to the Miami market, where she has specialized in investment property consulting, sales and management mainly for the international investment client.
Her vision is grounded on finding solid investment opportunities for her clients and her goal is to find the best value and return on investment on every deal. It's no wonder that Constanza has built such a strong following and loyal international clientele in the Miami real estate investment market.


text:
Georgia Standards
How Depressed Was Georgia in the Great Depression?
Dan Carter, a historian at Emory University, explains how the stock market crash triggered the Great Depression and led to a downward economic spiral of factories and banks closing, job losses, and no money for food, clothing, or any of life's necessities. Wilkes County resident Russell Slayton and his daughter Betty discuss life in Georgia in those days, along with Mabel Johnson, who was a young girl at the time. Carter reports that conditions began to improve with the election of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1932. Many New Deal programs came to Georgia and gave people a boost.
1. Explain the impacts of job loss on the economy.
2. Explain how the Great Depression started a decade earlier for Georgians than the rest of the country.
3. How did some people make ends meet during the Great Depression?
1. Take notes while watching the video and complete a table with the following headings: Economic Problems in Georgia (1920s); Economic Problems in the United States (1930s); Examples of Ways Georgians Coped with the Depression; Steps toward Recovery. Include two entries under each heading.
2. What are the basic necessities of life? If you and your family lost everything you had, including your house, what "things" would you need to acquire in order to live? Make sure these are only the basic necessities – only what you would need to live. Once you make your list, make phone calls or go online to find out how much all of this would cost. What kind(s) of jobs would you need to have in order to be able to afford these necessities? How much would you have to make per year? Per month?
almshouses: publicly funded places where the poor could live. For people who lost their homes in the Depression, the almshouse (or, as it was less euphemistically known, the "poorhouse") became an option
Civil Works Administration (CWA): a government program started in the 1930s in order to get people working during the Depression
destitute: without hope, without money, and without a whole lot to look forward to
expenditure: what amount of money one spends or pays out in an allotted time (for example, the State Department of Public Welfare paid between $3 and $4 to the average Georgia family each month)
The Great Depression: a period associated with the 1930s following the October 1929 crash of the stock market that was typified by high unemployment, the closings of many banks, and the plummeting value of the dollar
malaria: a disease carried by mosquitoes that remains one of the world's most lethal diseases
transients: people passing through a region; temporary residents
typhoid fever: a disease spread by bacteria, usually found on poor drinking water or food
unemployed: a workingclass person who is without work
welfare: usually refers to a program wherein the local or federal government distributes money to the needy
As people lost their jobs, they had no income to spend on goods and services. Without this demand, many businesses closed or laid off more workers, further contributing to the economic turmoil. Eventually, 1 out of every 4 Americans was without a job. No jobs meant no food, so people would line up for hours outside of soup kitchens.
Prior to the Stock Market Crash, the boll weevil greatly impacted Georgia's cotton production--a major industry in the state. Cotton prices hit rock bottom during the 1920s.
Some people created side businesses that would pay for groceries. The example in the video was a mother who sold homemade candies for a nickel. Others would barter and trade items rather than exchange money. Some of the better off people would share with others during this time.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Boll Weevil


A 4-bedroom detached house in Hengoed, Oswestry in the north west of England.
Existing system underfloor and radiators to provide heating.
A NIBE F2040 12kW Air Source Heat Pump was commissioned along with a VVM unit with integrated hot water cylinder control panel which allowed Mrs Hughes to monitor the performance of the system with information easily assimilated including status of the system, operating time and temperatures in an easy to read display.


text:
Expand Your Business Communications and Work Toward Fluency With Speakly Language Learning App
By Carl 1 month ago
Learning a new language is a great way for an entrepreneur to become a well-rounded business professional.
Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox
Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now!
Entrepreneurs are often tasked with drumming up new business wherever they can find it. In a digitally-connected globe, that often means going overseas. Indeed, once you've hit a certain stage of your company's growth, you have to go abroad to continue your growth. That's just one of the many reasons why entrepreneurs should consider learning a new language, and why a lifetime subscription to Speakly should be so appealing.
Speakly claims to be the fastest way to learn a language. This innovative app combines science and computational algorithms to teach you the 4,000 most statistically relevant words of a range of target languages, in the order of their importance. The app covers eight languages, including Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Russian, Finnish, and Estonian, giving you an effective language library that can come in handy for your business.
With Speakly, you can attain confident language skills in as little as 100 hours, making it roughly ten times more affordable than traditional language classes. Speakly's lessons cover real-life, practical topics like shopping, directions, socializing, food and drink, and more. If you've already learned some of a language, you can jump in wherever you'd like — Speakly lets you learn at a variety of skill levels. With constant access on your smartphone or computer, you can study whenever and wherever you want, with your progress synced across devices.
Speakly has earned 4.8 stars on the App Store, 4.2 stars on Google Play, and been featured in The Huffington Post, TechCo, and more top media outlets.
Learn a new language and see how it can help you grow your business. Normally $399, you can get a lifetime subscription to all of the languages Speakly offers for 82 percent off at just $69.99 today.
Previous A Stocking Filled with Merry Monday Motivational Quotes
Next Mark Wahlberg's Secret to Becoming More Disciplined


text:
Q: Choice of indices on a MySQL table I have the following MySQL table:
CREATE TABLE example (
  id INT AUTO_INCREMENT NOT NULL,
  node0 SMALLINT DEFAULT 0 NOT NULL,
  node1 SMALLINT DEFAULT 0 NOT NULL,
  node2 SMALLINT DEFAULT 0 NOT NULL,
  node3 SMALLINT DEFAULT 0 NOT NULL,
  version SMALLINT DEFAULT 1 NOT NULL,
  user_id INT DEFAULT NULL,
  score INT DEFAULT 0 NOT NULL,
  datetime BIGINT NOT NULL,
  INDEX IDX_22B017FAA76ED395 (user_id), PRIMARY KEY(id)
)

ALTER TABLE example ADD CONSTRAINT FK_22B017FAA76ED395 FOREIGN KEY (user_id) REFERENCES user (id);

The table will be quite large(-ish) (a few millions entries), and I was wondering what was the optimal way of indexing the columns for performance.
The table will mainly be queried to get all the rows matching:

*

*a node0 value

*a node1 value

*a node2 value

*a node3 value

*a version value

... with a Join statement to get the associated users (user_id field)
These fields (node0, node1, node2, node3, version) can form a key (no two rows can have the same values for all these fields), but I would like to keep the ID as an auto-incremental key so I can order them.
Should I add a secondary key for these fields? Or make them the primary key and have the ID as a secondary key? And/or add individual indices?

A: You probably want multicolumn indexes matching your most common query patterns. I guess you said your query pattern is this.
WHERE node0 = #constant#
  AND node1 = #constant#
  AND node2 = #constant#
  AND node3 = #constant#
  AND version = #constant#

This multicolumn index will help.
INDEX example_nodes_version (node0, node1, node2, node3, version)

It will not help if you don't filter on those conditions in order.  For example it will help this
WHERE node0 = #constant#
  AND node1 = #constant#

but not this
WHERE node2 = #constant#
  AND version = #constant#

Here's an even faster way to handle indexing if the vast majority of your queries follow the first query pattern.
You can make your primary key the concatenation of those columns, and create a UNIQUE key to handle your autoincrementing ID.
CREATE TABLE example (
  id INT AUTO_INCREMENT NOT NULL,
  node0 SMALLINT DEFAULT 0 NOT NULL,
  node1 SMALLINT DEFAULT 0 NOT NULL,
  node2 SMALLINT DEFAULT 0 NOT NULL,
  node3 SMALLINT DEFAULT 0 NOT NULL,
  version SMALLINT DEFAULT 1 NOT NULL,
  user_id INT DEFAULT NULL,
  score INT DEFAULT 0 NOT NULL,
  datetime BIGINT NOT NULL,
  INDEX IDX_22B017FAA76ED395 (user_id),
  PRIMARY KEY(node0, node1, node2, node3, version),
  UNIQUE INDEX ex_autoincrement (id)
)

Why is this helpful?  InnoDB uses a clustered index storage scheme. That is, it stores all the data as part of its primary key. So, lookups according to the filtering above will directly access your data rather than having to search the index, then search a separate table.
Unless you project this table to be large (a million rows or more) and heavily queried, you should keep it simple: create indexes to match your query patterns and use the id as the primary key.
And know this:  as applications and their tables grow, often new indexes are required to match real-world query patterns. It's easy to add new indexes based on experience.


Dave Kopay made headlines in 1975 when he became the first NFL player and one of the first professional athletes to come out. His autobiography, now in its fifth printing, was a New York Times best seller.
The second of four children, Kopay was born in Chicago into a strict Roman Catholic family. When he was in grammar school, the family moved to North Hollywood, California.
Kopay began his football career at Notre Dame High School in Los Angeles, a school known for its championship athletics. He was named to the all-Catholic conference all-star football team. He enrolled at the University of Washington and as team co-captain led the Huskies to the PAC-10 conference title. The following year, he was named an All-American running back.
In 1964, Kopay was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers. He was the team's leading rusher in his rookie year. He played for five NFL teams in his nine-year career, including the Detroit Lions, the Washington Redskins, the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers.
While playing for the Redskins, Kopay had relationships with women and men, including teammate Jerry Smith, who died of AIDS in 1986. At the suggestion of his therapist, Kopay married a woman to try to fix what he perceived as a problem. The marriage lasted a year.
Three years after retiring from the NFL, Kopay came out publicly in an interview with the Washington Star. He shared details about his struggle with homophobia and sports in "The David Kopay Story," published in 1977. Kopay pursued coaching positions with NCAA and NFL teams, but believes he wasn't hired because he is gay. Since 1982, he has worked in his family's business.
Kopay is one of the founding Gay Games Ambassadors, and has been present to support participating athletes and artists at every edition of the Games.
A champion of gay rights for more than 30 years, Kopay has given hundreds of speeches and media interviews. In 2007, he donated $1 million to the University of Washington's LGBT center.
Kopay resides in Los Angeles.
October marks LGBT History Month — Launched in 2006, LGBT History Month in October honors 31 Icons—one each day—with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and educational resources, and special features for students. The videos are available as a free download to organizations and the public.


Subject Matter Expert: Hector V. Pazos, P.E.
Working on a boat or offshore oil rig is dangerous business. The worst disasters in the marine industry, in terms of loss of life, have involved the sinking of vessels. As illustrated in Case Study #1 of this course, a relatively small vessel can sink in less than 30 seconds after a problem is recognized. Numerous case studies in the course are presented dealing with the capsizing and sinking of marine vessels. The causes are different in each case - propeller seal leak, free surface effects, shifting of cargo - but the results were the same; catastrophic loss of life.
This course will investigate 3 case histories involving the sinking of vessels, resulting in multiple fatalities. Seven (7) additional case studies will review other marine industry accidents, including slips and falls, stairways and ladders, propeller guards, confined space entry and unsecured watertight hatch covers. Finally, a gasoline explosion on a 32-foot aluminum cruiser will be studied.
In each of the case studies, the circumstances of the accident are covered, as well as lessons to be learned from the incident. Recommendations for preventing similar tragedies in the future are discussed. The case studies involving slips and falls and and stairways and ladders also cover design guidelines that the engineer should follow to prevent injury to personnel.


text:
package log_test

import "github.com/go-ozzo/ozzo-log"

func ExampleLogger_Error() {
	logger := log.NewLogger()

	logger.Targets = append(logger.Targets, log.NewConsoleTarget())

	logger.Open()

	// log without formatting
	logger.Error("a plain message")
	// log with formatting
	logger.Error("the value is: %v", 100)
}

func ExampleNewConsoleTarget() {
	logger := log.NewLogger()

	// creates a ConsoleTarget with color mode being disabled
	target := log.NewConsoleTarget()
	target.ColorMode = false

	logger.Targets = append(logger.Targets, target)

	logger.Open()

	// ... logger is ready to use ...
}

func ExampleNewNetworkTarget() {
	logger := log.NewLogger()

	// creates a NetworkTarget which uses tcp network and address :10234
	target := log.NewNetworkTarget()
	target.Network = "tcp"
	target.Address = ":10234"

	logger.Targets = append(logger.Targets, target)

	logger.Open()

	// ... logger is ready to use ...
}

func ExampleNewMailTarget() {
	logger := log.NewLogger()

	// creates a MailTarget which sends emails to admin@example.com
	target := log.NewMailTarget()
	target.Host = "smtp.example.com"
	target.Username = "foo"
	target.Password = "bar"
	target.Subject = "log messages for foobar"
	target.Sender = "admin@example.com"
	target.Recipients = []string{"admin@example.com"}

	logger.Targets = append(logger.Targets, target)

	logger.Open()

	// ... logger is ready to use ...
}

func ExampleNewFileTarget() {
	logger := log.NewLogger()

	// creates a FileTarget which keeps log messages in the app.log file
	target := log.NewFileTarget()
	target.FileName = "app.log"

	logger.Targets = append(logger.Targets, target)

	logger.Open()

	// ... logger is ready to use ...
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Timmy is the owner and programmer of America's Country. He is originally from near Seattle, Washington. He got his start in radio at local AM Classic Country station, KJUN. He also works in the IT industry. He loves Country, Rock, Pop and Alternative music. Some of his favorite artists are Garth Brooks, Michael Jackson, Rascal Flatts and Brad Paisley. Timmy has a great love and passion for radio and he's working to become a very successful internet radio operator. He loves his listeners and likes to hear any feedback they may have. He lives with his family in Utah, near Salt Lake City.
John & Heidi entertain and inform us every weekday from 6 to 10am Mountain. Listen in to hear movie and TV news and gossip. They have cool features like Tuesdays with Charlie and Dear John Letters.
Kenny Schneebeli is the host of The Texas Country Music Countdown! Saturdays at Noon Mountain, Kenny will countdown the 20 biggest hits from the Texas Country Charts!
Dana Williams, bassist and backup vocalist for the band Diamond Rio, hosts three hours of some of the best Country Music there is! He reaches back to the early days with classics from Hank and and Patsy. Join Dana every Sunday at Noon Mountain for the Radio Rehab Show.
Just got you online Loving the music your playing, I've been a Massive country fan for years. It's a shame, there is no country music radio station over here. I've got you on the desktop now so I can listen whenever I want.
Gary, Thanks so much for your support and comments! Bobby is the host of our great morning show. I'm Timmy, the owner/programmer.
Just found your station tonight, its so refreshing. I agree with Gary above, there is nothing like this in the UK. Loving the tunes.
Thank you, Wayne, for hopping aboard! We appreciate your support! Thanks for listening!
qualquer música dela vlw"' té mas, abraçoos.
Bruno, Obrigado por seu pedido de Shania Twain! Nós jogamos muitas de suas canções. Nós jogá-los freqüentemente. Obrigado por seu pedido e para ouvir America's Country!
Although I'm a Chinese,I really love to listen to your music radio station.
Thank you for listening, Lydia!!
Greetings from Trujillo – Peru in South America.
I really love the music you play in America's Country.
At home, at work, at any time, always makes me feel good!
Thank you Carlos!! I appreciate you listening!
still I'm a huge fan of country music. There is something special in it and I like it so much.
available to the world! From now on you are my favorite radio station!
Thank you very much for listening and for your very kind words! I am delighted to know I have some listeners in Croatia! I'm glad what I'm doing here has a positive effect on you and so many others! I really LOVE Country music and always will!
Hi guys, I was surfin on the net and discovered yr radio station. Great.
Regarding to yr answer to Nedjeljko I want to remind that in the '80 in Croatia (in those years it was Yugoslavia) there was a very good country band named "Plava Trava Zaborava" and I think that who beloved this kind of music still remains "on the wave".
Hi and thank you for your wonderful comments! I'll have to look that band up. I imagine they have videos on YouTube.
Glad to see America's Country is still "on air." Keep up the good work, Tim!!


Decorative flower vector graphics with a nature and floral theme. Scattered clover, butterflies, scrolling vines and beautiful white tropical flowers come together emanating from the bottom of the image. Free download for your spring greeting cards, banners and artistic business cards.
Tags: Butterfly, Card, Exotic, Invitation, Nature Vector, Scrolls, Tropical.


The Customer Services team endeavour to answer your calls as quickly as possible but frequently receive a large number of calls and depending on the nature of the call, it can take some time to resolve.
Follow Leitrim County Council on our Facebook & Twitter Accounts to keep up to date with the Council's activities across all of our service areas.
Leitrim County Council has developed an on-line Customer Enquiry Form for members of the public to contact us direclty via our website. Your enquiry can be logged on the online form and will then be referred to a member of our Customer Services Team.
The delivery of high quality services, tailored to meet the needs of all our customers, is one of Leitrim County Council's core objectives – this quality service includes not only the level and quality of service given to our customers, but also the quality of our decision making processes, the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations, the standard of our facilities and our ability to adapt in an ever-changing and increasingly complex environment. Please Click Here for more details of our Customer Care Charter and Customer Complaints Procedure.


text:
Арчулета () је округ у америчкој савезној држави Колорадо. По попису из 2010. године број становника је 12.084. Седиште округа је град Пагоса Спрингс.

Демографија
Према попису становништва из 2010. у округу је живело 12.084 становника, што је 2.186 (22,1%) становника више него 2000. године.

Референце

Литература

Види још
 Округ
 Спискови округа САД

Спољашње везе

Окрузи Колорада


text:
Max confused over steward calls, 'it was fine in Brazil'
Max Verstappen is not sure why his defensive driving that was deemed acceptable in Brazil, suddenly was not in Saudi Arabia. Twice in Saudi Arabia Verstappen was judged by the stewards to have forced title rival Lewis Hamilton off the track as they battled for the lead. The first time around an offer was accepted by Red Bull which saw Verstappen drop behind Hamilton at the race restart, following a red flag delay, while after a second incident, Verstappen was given a five-second penalty for going off-track and gaining an advantage. That decision came after the first attempt to let Hamilton through resulted in contact, before Verstappen immediately repassed Hamilton when he slowed for the...
1mo ago from PlanetF1.com 0
Discussion | Is Verstappen going too far with his...
During the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Max Verstappen did his utmost to keep...
Debate | Is Verstappen going too far with his...
Wolff says Verstappen's driving needs to be looked...
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said Max Verstappen's on-track...
Verstappen: This sport is more about penalties than...
Max Verstappen was his own worst enemy during the Saudi Arabian Grand...


text:
Bullet's deputy reveals how Ebony asked for permission to travel and where she said she was going
Entertainment, News February 15, 2018 February 15, 2018
-The Deputy Manager of Ebony has disclosed that the singer did not talk of her mother when she called to inform him of going out of Accra
-Allen, as he is popularly called, reveals that the artiste told him she was going to the North
-He also states that though he tried to persuade her not to go, her mind was made up
The second in command at Ruff Town Records, the managers and record label of Dancehall diva Ebony Reigns, has revealed what transpired before the artiste before she died.
Allen Kofi Anti's revelation, however, suggests Ebony went to a different destination other than her mother's place.
Ebony died in a tragic accident on the Sunyani-Kumasi Highway on the night of Thursday, February 8, 2018.
The singer had visited her
This guy has an Ebony tattoo and it's just awful
Shatta Wale will 'take his own life' if he doesn't stop talking against 'men of God'


Filmed on five continents over four years, «This Changes Everything» is an epic attempt to re-imagine the vast challenge of climate change. Inspired by Naomi Klein's latest bestselling book «This Changes Everything», Avi Lewis´ film presents seven powerful portraits of communities on the front lines, from Montana's Powder River Basin to the Alberta Tar Sands, from the coast of South India to Beijing and beyond.
Interwoven with these stories of struggle is Naomi's narration, connecting the carbon in the air with the economic system that put it there. Throughout the film, Naomi builds to her most controversial and exciting idea: that we can seize the existential crisis of climate change to transform our failed economic system into something radically better.
The extraordinary detail and richness of the cinematography in «This Changes Everything» provides an epic canvas for this exploration of the greatest challenge of our time. Unlike many works about the climate crisis, this is not a film that tries to scare the audience into action: it aims to empower. Provocative, compelling, and accessible, «This Changes Everything» will leave you refreshed and inspired, reflecting on the ties between us, the kind of lives we really want, and why the climate crisis is at the centre of it all.
Will this film change everything? Absolutely not. But you could, by answering its call to action!


Let me join you guys in drowning in our tears.
Today, 23450 yen on Amazon Japan.
The stand makes me nervous just cause it's so high but glad everything else is fine on mine.
selling mine never opened, only to austria and germany for 180€ inkl shipping.


ASHFORD AC's Veterans team made the SCVAC League final at the Julie Rose stadium for only the second time in the club's history and finushed an excellent fourth.
Guy Van Damme and Omer Van Noten, second claim members from Zele AC made the long trip over from Belgium. Omer ran very well in the V60 800m for fourth with 2.50.4 a new club record and then doubled up in the 3k to again finish fourth with an excellent 11.45. Guy, who is National V45 400m hurdles champion, stepped up in distance to run a fine 800m in 2.18.3 fifth and then went one better in the 400m with 60.8sec.
Peter Davey and Steve Lake, who had been so dominant for the V35 sprints and jumps category during the season, came into the final both suffering with achilles problems.
However with so much at stake they pushed themselves through the pain barrier. Peter finished a close second in 100m with 12.4 before getting his revenge in the 200m to win in 24.9. He then finished a good second in the 400m with 55.4 before winning an exciting high jump competition with a best jump of 1.60m.
Steve ran well but was clearly suffering with his injury finishing fourth in the 100m with 12.9 and 5th in 200m with 28.0. However the National long and triple jump champion wasn't going down without a fight and managed a fine second in the long jump in 5.44m before winning the triple in 11.44m.
In the V50 sprints and jumps Iain Presnell continued his excellent form finishing second ahead on international Tom Phillips from Blackheath in a close run 100m in 13.1. He then finished a very good third in the 200m with 27.2. He also scored valuable points in pole vault and high jump.
Steve Langford stepped in to run the 400m and was rewarded with a fine 63.0 to finish fifth. Steve finished a close second in the long jump with 5.07m and also fourth in triple jump with fine jump of 10.16m.
At the middle and long distances Kevin Williams has shown his class throughout the season in the V50 section. He started the final in great style by breaking his own 800m club record with an excellent 2.20.8 to finish a close third. He doubled up in the 1500m to finish third in 4.51.5 before also running the 3k just losing out in the final stages of the race finishing second in 10.28.6. In the younger age group stalwart Ian King also ran in all three events scoring valuable points and second claim David Weekes ran a fine 4.40.5 to finish fifth in the 1500m.
Four times Paraolympian Jon Ward competed in the discus and shot, events at which he won gold and bronze medals in the 1988 Seoul Para- Olympics. Unfortunately he had also suffered with an achilles injury which greatly affected his push off leg.
However he still managed very creditable throws to finish second in both events with 33.99m in the discus and 11.77m in the shot. The club's newest member was Graham Lay who soon showed what a huge asset he will be. He upset the odds in the javelin to win with fine throw of 51.14m.
Ashford's injury crisis did not end as Wayne Howe broke a metatarsal only four days before the final. However, Wayne who has been in good form this year and who had trained so hard to peak for the final.
again pushed himself through the pain. His balance was badly affected but he still managed a fine third in the hammer with 34.69m, fifth in both shot and discus with 9.07m and 29.96 before rounding off with an excellent second in javelin with 37.73m.
The final was the closest for a number of years with six of the eight clubs in close contention and the lead changing on a number of occasions. In the end it was the strength and depth of Blackheath and Bromley who finally won the day.
Match result: Blackheath 242 points, Barnet 232.5, Herne Hill 231, Ashford AC 222, Southampton 214, Abingdon 212, Epsom 114.5, Eastbourne 54.
Team manager Paul Wheeler would like to express his thanks to Diane Lane for all her hard work officiating in the field together with Steve Arnold and Jane Ross and to Warren Uden coming to track judge.


Week 24 – (see schedule) – is planned to be open public days with motorcycle emphasis.
Gotland Ring has organised trackday activities mid June since 2004 and the tradition continues. Gotland Ring TT week offers active trackdays all week.
Specialist instructors will guide and instruct all levels – beginners and seasoned competitive drivers. The café, Paddock Club, and the fast food kiosk will be open during the whole week.
Gotland Ring offers discounts for trackdays and other public driving days for purchases made early through the webshop. For more information, please sign up for GotlandRing's newsletter or follow updates on the website.
If more than 25 mc participants are entered for a particular day for the TT week by April 20, the day will be exclusively reserved for motorcyclists; otherwise cars will be allowed in certain separate sessions. Sessions/groups are planned to match skill level and type of vehicle. All drivers will receive sufficient driving time and feel comfortable with his/her learning curve (GotlandRing offers more driving time than other trackdays/public driving events in general).
Please remeber to make your reservation through the Gotland Ring webshop. Cash payments at the track will carry surcharges (extra fee of Sek 200+).
Make your reservation for this event now!


This 3 BR 1BA turn-of-the-century Victorian has been updated in the last year by the current seller so the new buyer can step into a move-in ready property. It features a large corner lot with a carport and outbuilding. The main floor features a main bedroom and bathroom. There is an extra parlor/ great room or bedroom with French doors. The home is raised with a charming front porch to sip your sweet tea. The home is in the quaint waterfront town of Belhaven. There are chic boutiques, a major grocery store, fine restaurants, a 24 hour urgent care center with a heliport, major banks, parks, and pharmacies. Water access through town dock and State maintained boat ramp.


Please observe that the data offered herein is not authorized recommendation and is offered for informational and academic purposes only. Unmarried couples do not have the fitting to divide the rise in the worth of property between them. Nevertheless, case regulation has recognized that parties can develop into married simply by their actions, even if they by no means apply for any marriage license. For the reason that 70s, many unsuccessful palimony lawsuits have been filed by a stay-in companion after a relationship ends.
Get instant $ 300 inboxloan loans Tulsa, OK low apr . You can also apply fast $ 700 zoca loans loan Virginia Beach, VA within next business day .
Strapped for cash? Not sure the way to spend the money for inbound bills? If you have regarded a pay day loan and desire more details, the following post will assist. It contains some key information into payday loans, anything they can provide and just how they could assist. Very carefully take into account the information and facts because it is applicable to your personal situations.
Get quick $ 800 inboxloan reviews Stockton, CA no faxing . You can also apply instant $100 zocaloans reviews Raleigh, NC no credit check .
Pay day loans are a form of bank loan that so many people are acquainted with, but have never tried because of worry. The truth is, there may be nothing to be afraid of, when it comes to payday loans. Online payday loans may help, as you will see with the tips in this post.
Get instant $ 500 inboxloan Los Angeles California within one hour . You can also apply urgent $ 1000 zocaloans Norfolk, VA low apr .
Thinking about all of that customers are going through in today's economic climate, it's no wonder payday loan providers is such a rapid-increasing market. If you realise oneself thinking about a cash advance, please read on for more information on them and how they can help enable you to get out from a present financial disaster fast.
If you're injured or disabled and your doctor has mentioned you possibly can not work, it's possible you'll be contemplating submitting for Social Safety Incapacity (SSD) or Supplemental Security Earnings (SSI). After the listening to, a decision should be released within 60 days, both awarding or denying medical benefits or revenue assistance. If reconsideration is not profitable, one other avenue of redress that's accessible for you on the denial of your benefits from Social Security is an Administrative Law panel or judge.
What Is The Role Of The Director And Officer In A Corporation?
The reasons do not really matter. Nonetheless, within the modern times, lots of the solicitors are available online with the aim of creating themselves extra serviceable for the individuals. Legal Help QLD are an impartial group providing legal recommendation and assist to those in want and in any other case could not have the ability to afford it. Legal help is available to anybody regardless of their financial situation.
Finding the correct business office can take quite a bit of time. After all, there's a lot of locations on the market today as well as the company owner will need to ensure they'll look through as numerous locations as possible in order to find the correct one for their particular business. Whenever they're all set to locate the best workplace, it may be smart to check out a website that offers Over 100M S.F. Of Properties Office and Retail to enable them to discover the appropriate office quickly.


Please describe other author outcome.
Authors are more aware of the Faculty Open Access Policy.
sharing and management currently underway.
research; more collaboration between faculty and librarians.
based solely on the SC efforts we have done.
re: authorship to our SC department is up since 2007, but we can't tie it directly to our efforts.
starting new ones. A number of faculty and students have signed the "Cost of Knowledge" boycott.
Presentations about open access to university bodies.
isn't something we have been able to track, which is why we have left the boxes unchecked.
Use of open scholarly services like OJS for faculty publications.
While a number of the non-checked items have happened, the library cannot claim credit for these actions.


HANSON — Citing "both personal and professional" considerations after "considerable thought," Selectmen Chairman David Soper has announced his resignation from office effective Wednesday, Oct. 8.
There is one year and seven months left in his term and the board, voicing appreciation for Soper's years of service and regret at his decision, voted 4-0 to schedule a special election for Saturday, Dec. 13 — the earliest date on which an election could be set under Mass. General Law.
If Town Meeting votes to send a school roof question to the ballot, it would also be Dec. 13, although it could have been scheduled as early as Nov. 15 had it appeared on a ballot separate from the selectman seat. Whether a ballot question will be voted will be decided on Town Meeting night.
Town Administrator Ron San Angelo said in the little over a year that he has worked with Soper they have had a wonderful working relationship.
Selectman Don Howard agreed with San Angelo's sentiments, but argued the board needed full membership.
Selectman Bruce Young said he, too, was leaning toward voting right away to set a Dec. 13 election.
"It gives people more notice that an election will take place, rather than waiting for the October Town Meeting," he said.
In other business, the board finalized the special Town Meeting warrant, removing four of the 46 proposed articles as no longer applcable or redundant. Town Meeting convenes at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 6 at the Hanson Middle School auditorium. Selectmen suggested that, with so many articles on the warrant, a second night at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7 may be required.
One of the removed articles, relates to rekeying doors at Maquan School, as windows along side classroom doors complicate security even with new locks and the new ALICE (Alert, Lock down, Inform, Counter and Evacuate) approach to live shooter training emphasizes evacuation over shelter in place procedures.
Also removed were articles seeking an indoor ventilator for the Maquan School office, pending further air-quality testing, as well as an article seeking funds for public bid documents for the Indian Head roof, as is would be included in the process of repairing or replacing the roof and is covered in two other articles.
The fourth article removed was one seeking creation of a revolving fund from a portion of subdivision review fees to pay for sidewalk projects. The current town counsel agreed with former counsel Kopelman & Paige that the fund would be illegal.
Soper asked if another funding solution could be found.
"We, as a town, have not been responsive to the needs of our community," he said adding and improving sidewalks near the train station could boost ridership, for example.
Language — revised by the School Committee and town attorney — was also adjusted in two other articles to update the wording concerning the roof and lintel questions for Indian Head School.
Selectmen also heard a presentation from Plymouth County Treasurer Tom O'Brien, County Commissioner Sandra Wright, state Rep. Josh Cutler, D-Duxbury, and state Sen. Tom Kennedy, D-Brockton, about a $75,000 grant for pond maintenance.
The award was funded through Plymouth County via a line item in the state budget secured by Cutler and Kennedy. Hanson has been selected to be the first recipient for the pilot program.


I remember when I took a pregnancy class at my local hospital the nurse instructor included a list of medicines to keep handy, including Ibuprofen for infants.
I also remember the first time Marlie had a severe fever in the middle of the night. I was panicking because the brand of fever reducer we bought had been recalled. Damon rushed to the nearest 24-hour Walgreens. He spoke to the pharmacist who pointed him to the Walgreens Brand Infant's Ibuprofen Drops. It was a huge relief to know that Walgreens made a similar product.
This was our first time trying Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products. It did the job and that made us and baby happy. Plus, it cost less which was an extra bonus. We now keep a bottle of Walgreens Brand Infant's Ibuprofen Drops in the medicine cabinet at all times.
It's reassuring to have over the counter products available to treat our various ailments, but we must also be mindful that an ounce of prevention can the best medicine. This is why I am so impressed with Walgreens Way to Well Fund™ which is bringing preventive wellness services to local communities such as free preventive health tests and education through the National Urban League Health and Wellness Tour.
Walgreens will contribute up to $3 million annually to the Walgreens Way to Well Fund™ and you can help too because every purchase of a Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Product supports this program. For details, visit walgreens.com/waytowell.
Several bloggers are hosting giveaways for Walgreens gift cards. Enter for your chance to win!


text:
Q: make wget fail silently, without needing user input I have a batch script that makes backups from remote camera drives on a private network using wget:
echo off
SETLOCAL ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION
FOR %%i in (1 2 3 4 5) DO (
wget64 --http-user admin --http-password instar -r -l inf -nc -e robots=off --directory-prefix=C:/temp/VID_DOWNLOAD -A "*.avi" -R "*999999.avi" http://192.168.0.11%%i/sd/
)

Sometimes (I have not been able to identify why), the wget encounters a problem and must terminate. This generates a dialogue that requires user interaction.
It does not bother me if there is an error, since the script is launched automatically every 5 minutes and wget eventually works fine. The problem is that I manually have to intervene and acknowledge the error.
I don't have much information about the error - it shows up like this:

Would it be possible to get wget to fail silently?


Marvellous Cat is a Norfolk based online business creating magnificent party accessories for all ages. We take partying very seriously - creating off the wall and unique designs which offer something different to the usual high street themes. We aim to make organizing a party easy, creating beautiful party boxes with bright and colourful prints - guaranteed to make your party stand out. We want to make your party a celebration from the moment you open your box! All of our items are hand assembled and wrapped up with love and tissue paper, spreading the party joy wherever we go.


text:
The province recently announced that over 450 new cases of COVID-19 have been discovered in Ontario.
As of 4:00 pm on April 2, Ontario is reporting 3,255 cases of the novel coronavirus in the province, an increase of 462 cases in a 24-hour period.
The province says 67 people have died of the disease, while another 1,023 have made full recoveries. The province's updated website provides some interesting demographic information as well. According to the website, 1,579 men and 1,657 women have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
The province says 462 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized, with 194 being treated in intensive care units. One-hundred and forty patients are currently using ventilators.
According to Halton Region Public Health, there are 100 cases in the region as of 10:45 am on April 3.
Of the 100 cases reported by the Halton Region, 21 cases have been diagnosed in Milton, 40 in Oakville, 29 in Burlington and 10 in Halton Hills. Thirty-nine possible cases are under investigation.
A Milton man in his 50s died of the virus earlier this month.
According to Peel Public Health's COVID-19 website (which was updated at 10:00 am on April 2), 362 people have been diagnosed in the region. There are currently 137 cases in Brampton, 18 in Caledon and 200 in Mississauga.
Seven cases are pending more information.
Two Brampton men have died of the virus.
There is evidence of community spread in both regions.
434 new COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario, 538 total cases confirmed in Halton
Police seeking witnesses to robbery in Georgetown


text:
Q: Problem with running a script as a startup program I wrote a script and added it to /usr/bin/ with the permission for execution. It works exactly as expected when I run it on terminal. The script is written for updating the TeX-system regularly, add a time-stamp to this process and display the output with a text-editor. In the following code, tlmgr is the program for managing/updating/installing TeX-related packages and programs; tlmgr-update is the name of the output file and gedit is a text editor.
#!/bin/sh
tlmgr update --all > tlmgr-update
date >> tlmgr-update
gedit tlmgr-update

Now this script works absolutely fine when called by its name on the terminal. A sample output would be something like this when called from the terminal.
tlmgr: package repository https://mirrors.concertpass.com/tex-archive/systems/texlive/tlnet (verified)
tlmgr: saving backups to /usr/local/texlive/2021/tlpkg/backups
[1/8, ??:??/??:??] update: beebe [863k] (59956 -> 60238) ... done
[2/8, 00:11/02:36] update: easybook [624k] (60221 -> 60243) ... done
[3/8, 00:19/02:36] update: hvlogos [77k] (60126 -> 60236) ... done
[4/8, 00:24/03:08] update: media9 [7224k] (60110 -> 60244) ... done
[5/8, 01:16/01:45] update: tex4ht [2202k] (60231 -> 60245) ... done
[6/8, 01:32/01:42] update: texlive-scripts [496k] (60219 -> 60238) ... done
[7/8, 01:37/01:43] update: tikzbricks [253k] (60211 -> 60234) ... done
[8/8, 01:43/01:47] update: xindex [502k] (59875 -> 60242) ... done
running mktexlsr ...
done running mktexlsr.
running mtxrun --generate ...
done running mtxrun --generate.
running updmap-sys ...
done running updmap-sys.
tlmgr: package log updated: /usr/local/texlive/2021/texmf-var/web2c/tlmgr.log
tlmgr: command log updated: /usr/local/texlive/2021/texmf-var/web2c/tlmgr-commands.log
Sun 15 Aug 2021 08:24:37 PM IST

but when I add it as a startup command on my MX Linux computer, it just adds the timestamp to a file named tlmgr-update and opens it. tlmgr is not run. Is this a bug for tlmgr, or my distro? My system specifications are as follows.
cat /etc/*-release
NAME="MX"
VERSION="19 (patito feo)"
ID="mx"
VERSION_ID="19"
PRETTY_NAME="MX 19 (patito feo)"
ANSI_COLOR="0;34"
HOME_URL="https://mxlinux.org"
BUG_REPORT_URL="https://mxlinux.org"
PRETTY_NAME="MX 19.4 patito feo"
DISTRIB_ID=MX
DISTRIB_RELEASE=19.4
DISTRIB_CODENAME="patito feo"
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="MX 19.4 patito feo"
PRETTY_NAME="Debian GNU/Linux 10 (buster)"
NAME="Debian GNU/Linux"
VERSION_ID="10"
VERSION="10 (buster)"
VERSION_CODENAME=buster
ID=debian
HOME_URL="https://www.debian.org/"
SUPPORT_URL="https://www.debian.org/support"
BUG_REPORT_URL="https://bugs.debian.org/"


text:
Oopali Operajita es un asesor a dirigentes mundiales de la política pública y asuntos internacionales, un héroe planetario, un principal y un celebrado indio de Odissi y Bharatanatyam, coreógrafo y bailarín.

Biografía
Oopali Operajita estudió en Rishi, una escuela de valle. Fue educado en las universidades de Delhi y Dalhousie en Canadá, donde fue un becario de la Fundación Rotativa Ambassadorial y de la universidad Carnegie Mellon en Estados Unidos. Es hijo de educadores indios legendarios e intelectuales públicos, profesor de Bidhu Bhusan Das y de Prabhat Nalini Das.

Es socio de una Facultad Señalada en la Universidad Carnegie Mellon, donde fue nombrado en 1990 fundador legendario por el presidente Richard Cyert, y asesor a muchos de los dirigentes prominentes de India en el Lok Sabha. Es también fundador de primera competición de Aventura de Tecnología Sostenible de Asia. En 2007, trajo tecnologías limpias y sostenibles a mercado a través de entrepreneurship, para realizar sostenibilidad en el planeta. La competición ha devenido un movimiento, y tiene una huella de algunos 60.000 estudiantes en todo el mundo. Sus socios académicos son India fabled e institutos indios de Tecnología (IITs).

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 Sitio oficial
Relaciones internacionales
Personas vivas


At a ceremony in Rarotonga last week, the prizes were handed out to students from Year 7 -12 who had written stories about their 'Cook Islands Heroes' with categories for both English and Maori pieces.
New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Marshall was on hand at Niua School on Tuesday to present the prizes.
Each of the three students read their pieces aloud, with Marshall and his wife Pamela being particularly moved by Anthony Pirra's piece.
Pirra received a third placing in the Maori category, while also taking out top spot in the English competition for Year 11-13.


Surgeons have pioneered a technique that uses pinpoint beams of radiation to restore eyesight to blind people.
The therapy, developed by British doctors at Kings College Hospital in London, kills abnormal blood vessels at the back of the eye that cause macular degeneration.
Macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness and affects more than 10 million people in the United States and more than a quarter of a million people in the U.K.
Currently, patients with the disease are treated with monthly injections of a drug into the eye.
The new treatment, called brachytherapy, needs only a single visit to hospital, where surgeons thread a probe into the eye until it reaches the abnormal area in the retina. Once the probe is in place, a precisely-timed dose of radiation -- in a beam 5.4mm wide -- kills the problematic blood vessels.
That's a far more permanent solution than the current drug treatment, which merely suppresses the vessels.
The procedure costs about £6,000, or approximately $10,000 USD. In contrast, current drug treatments cost 800, or about $1,300 USD for each monthly dose.


Arab leaders meeting in Damascus have said that they will review a peace offer extended to Israel in 2002 unless it changes its behaviour.
The warning was made on Sunday at the end a two-day Arab summit marred by divisions over the political crisis in Lebanon.
"For the Arab side to continue to offer the Arab peace initiative is tied to Israel executing its commitments in the framework of international resolutions to achieve peace in the region," a Damascus Declaration said.
The Arab initiative of 2002 offers Israel peace and normal relations with all Arab countries in return for withdrawal from all territory captured in the 1967 war.
Although no time frame was set in the declaration, Amr Moussa, the Arab League chief, told a news conference that a review could begin in the middle of the year.
The language on the Arab peace plan was not a surprise as it was almost identical to that of a decision approved by Arab foreign ministers at a meeting in Cairo three weeks ago.
It also said the situation in Gaza should "return to the status" before Hamas seized full control of the territory by forcing out security forces loyal to Abbas in June.
Meanwhile, the delegation from the government in Baghdad refused to endorse the declaration for failing to condemn terrorism in Iraq.
"I express reservations on the text because this is not what we have agreed upon [in closed door meetings]," Adil Abdul-Mahdi, the Iraqi vice-president, said.
Iraq's Shia and Kurd-led government has repeatedly accused Sunni-led Arab governments in the region of not taking a strong enough stance against Sunni Arab fighters in Iraq.
Delegates have announced they will hold an international conference to define the meaning of terrorism.
This is reportedly aimed at differentiating between "resistance" and "terrorism" and an attempted "international standard" on defining terrorism.
Despite Iraqi objections, Arab League leaders called for their "Iraqi brothers to stop bloodshed immediately and preserve the lives of innocent citizens" and for the quick withdrawal of the "foreign presence" in Iraq.
Member states also urged Iraq "to disband all militias without exception … and speed up the building and training of the Iraqi armed and security forces …"
Despite Iraq's refusal to sign the declaration and several key leaders not attending, Walid Al-Moallem, Syria's foreign minister, insisted that the summit "had ended successfully".
The leaders of Saudi Arabia and Egypt accused Syria of blocking the election of a new president in Lebanon. Syria denied "meddling" in Beirut's domestic politics.
The declaration stated Arab nations' commitment to the Arab initiative to solve the Lebanese crisis.
It called "on Lebanese leaders to elect General Michel Suleiman [the consensus presidential candidate] at the time agreed".
They also called for the strained ties between Lebanon and Syria to be put "on the right path".


text:
Man goes on shooting rampage against police in 3 cities
Posted 2:49 pm, October 16, 2014, by CNN Wire
MARYSVILLE, Wash. — A man apparently armed with a high-capacity rifle and driving a pickup went on a shooting rampage against police in three Snohomish County cities Wednesday night before police shot him and took him into custody in Marysville, police said.
The shooting spree began around 9:15 p.m. Wednesday when a man in a white pickup truck shot several rounds at the Granite Falls police station and patrol cars Wednesday night. From there, the man apparently drove to the Lake Stevens police station and opened fire on patrol cars, police said.
No one was injured in either of the initial shootings.
Around 10:10 p.m., police spotted the suspect in his truck in the 64th Avenue NE in Marysville, where he shot at another police car. Police fired on the man, who stopped just east of the intersection of 51st Avenue NE and Grove Street.
He was shot and taken into custody, police said. The suspect obeyed officer commands, police said, and got out of the vehicle once he was shot.
The Snohomish County Sheriff's office said that the suspect is a 43-year-old Granite Falls man. He remains at Providence Regional Medical Center, where his injuries are not life-threatening, the Snohomish Sheriff's office said in a press release.
Marysville police Sgt. James Maples was injured, but was treated and released from Providence Medical Center in Everett. The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office said they didn't know if Maples was shot or hit "from debris from shots."
Maples has been with the department for 19 years.
Lake Stevens Police Commander Dennis Taylor said "many shots" were fired and "most of the (police) vehicles were hit many times."
He said the man was apparently armed with a "high-capacity" rifle. Investigators have confirmed that several firearms have been found in and near the truck driven by the suspect.
"It sounds like the same guy, a person who was in a pickup truck," Taylor said of all the shootings at police. However, Snohomish County Sheriff's deputies said it was not known for sure if all the incidents were related.
Grove Street from 67th Avenue NE to 51st Avenue NE will be closed for the investigation and drivers are asked to avoid the area for the morning commute.
Some school buses were delayed Thursday morning in Marysville as investigation into the shootings continued.
Source: KCPQ
Wake County man 'beat and tortured' puppy to death, police say
13-year-old, 15-year-old charged in Winston-Salem shooting that left man in critical condition
4 police officers were killed in 7 days
Greensboro officer shoots man accused of driving car toward police, officer also injured
Suspect arrested in apparent road rage killing of 10-year-old girl in Phoenix
Neighbors react to shootings in Thomasville; 'seemed to be all over town'
Man seriously injured in drive-by shooting in Winston-Salem
Man charged in killing of son's mother during custody exchange outside police station
3-year-old girl found hiding under a bed after her father kills mother and two siblings
Police officer shot, killed during traffic stop in Mooresville
One woman, eight men charged as accomplices in the shooting of David Ortiz
Teenager arrested after allegedly shooting man behind Asheboro convenience store