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I was very impressed with the professionalism and thoroughness of the report. A lot of essential things were brought to my attention about the home and the pictures in the report provided evidence of the issues found. The report was provided in a timely fashion after the inspection. Met Chris at the house and he was very freindly and professional and took the time to provide a general summary of the major issues. Enjoyed the experience. Will calm Chris to inspect my next purchase.
He was thorough, knowledgeable, warm and kind. Upon first introduction, by email and in person, he stated that he would treat our inspection for our new home as if it were for his daughter/family. He followed through and kept his word. That is so hard to find both personally and professionally, and I truly appreciate his work. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends.
I was given Chris's name by a couple of fellow employees. He came highly recommended and I understand why. Chris went out of his way to conduct my inspection. Chris explained everything he was doing and the importance of each item. It was obvious he knew what he was doing and it was enjoyable watching him work. I learned so much during the inspection. I recommend using Chris if you want a comprehensive home inspection.
Chris was fantastic. He is very thorough, professional and knowledgeable, and he took care to explain everything during the inspection in detail. He also completed the inspection report very quickly and was very accomodating in that regard. Would highly recommend.
Chris was extremely thorough and patiently explained each portion of the inspection. Also, he went out of his way to get us our inspection report quickly. We have no issue with recommending him to anyone looking to complete an inspection. We will definitely contact Chris again if we decide to purchase another home. Thank you, Chris!
I did not know what to expect but was so impressed with Chris Keeling. He met me at the home and we did a walk through where he pointed out different things and recommended economical ways to fix them. He was exceptionally thorough however, once we did a walk thru, I expected him to be finished in no time...Nope, he stayed about 2-3 hours and gave me an inspection report that has blown everyone away! Chris Keeling left no stone unturned. He is honest and very reliable. He made me feel like "family." Thanks, Chris, for your awesome work! I have already begun to tell others about you! Most home inspectors give a small sheet of paper...His reports contain many photos, evaluations in layman's terms, and printed into a "volume," because he really cares about each and every home buyer/seller. Thanks, again. Jenny M.
Thank you, Chris, for being available on short notice, for your courteous and professional demeanor, and for conducting a thorough and informative inspection!
Thank you Chris for being available on short notice, for your courteous and professional demeanor, and for conducting a thorough and informative inspection!
Chris Keeling did an outstanding job in preparing my inspection. He made sure he spent all the time necessary to do a complete report and was very through in listing all items that needed work. Each section had great pictures and details of all repairs that will be needed to get my house in order. I put all of his suggestions into a notebook so I can check off each as I have them repaired. He covered each of the items that needed to be done as quickly as possible to protect us from harm. Thanks to Chris for everything!!!!
Chris' experience surpasses most in the current inspection industry. "Everyone's an Inspector" is simply a farce. Chris was able to fit us in a tight schedule on an older home with many concerning issues. He is prompt, courteous, experienced, professional, and provides a "No Nonsense" direct approach with a quick, clear, and organized report. Rest assured on your home purchase, a Chris Keeling Report is an asset!
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Chris did a great job on our recent home inspection. He was very polite and prompt. He was thorough and spent a lot of time on the job. I would highly recommend Chris.
Chris does a thorough and competent job. I would recommend Chris to anyone including friends and family.
Chris - you did an awesome job and we really appreciate you fitting us in at the last minute and getting the report to our realtor before the deadline!
Although I was late to arrive to the inspection and feared Chris would not wait for me, I was relieved to see his vehicle there when I did. He had begun the inspection and immediately started reviewing what he discovered. He was diplomatic, thorough, and trustworthy. He included both me and my husband every step of the way. I could tell he was extremely knowledgeable and I was exceptionally satisfied. Although he found some very alarming damages to the house, and we decided not to purchase that residence, I was so grateful to have him inspect because he saved us from making a terrible investment. I will definitely have him inspect the next property we find, and will totally trust his judgement when we find our home. Chris is great and I will recommend him to everyone who's looking for a trustworthy, honest inspector. Thank you Chris!
We hired Chris to do both our Pre-Drywall and final inspection. He was able to provide some really good insight and was able to identify some small mistakes made by the builder. He also gave some good tips on the grading of the land, that will assist with future projects.
Chris report was thorough and detailed, his knowledge and professionalism is like no other, he was recommended by our realtor based on a job he did for another customer and my wife and i cant thanks enough for his good work.
I will use you again, the report helped us decide not to purchase the home.
Chris Keeling did a SUPERIOR job and I would highly recommend him to anyone considering doing a home inspection. They will know exactly what they are getting! 5 Stars! On a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being the BEST, He is a TEN! Shirley R.
Chris was absolutely GREAT! Very thorough and a consummate professional. Very impressed with his knowledge and experience in the field of home inspections. I would recommend Chris Keeling for your home inspections! I have a great feeling with Keeling home inspections!
Very Helpful and Knowledgeable. Through inspection in a timely manner.
Chris was wonderful. He identified several structural issues that we were able to get the house seller to repair before closing. The repairs cost over $1,000 and the original home owners were not aware they even existed. He did a thorough job and produced a very informative report. I have little or no experience with home repairs. I never felt talked down to or belittled by Chris. He took the extra time to answer all my questions and explain everything in detail. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing a home inspector.
Great and thorough inspection. Great people skills and very knowledgeable!
Very courteous and complete. Took time to explain us every item on the house that needed repair.
Great job. Very thorough and informative as well. Thanks!
Great experience, Chris was very responsive, great detail in his report to ensure we feel we are protected with our new house purchase.
Chris does exceptional work! Highly recommend.
Mr. Keeling did an excellent job with the inspection. Very professional and helpful throughout the full inspection. He provided a thorough inspection of all elements of the house.
Chris was very thorough and detailed. He explained everything well and gave us all the information we needed. We would recommend him to anyone looking for a home inspection.
Chris was incredibly helpful, especially considering we were first time home buyers. His report was very thorough (much more so than others I've seen from colleagues) and brought up a lot of details I did not consider. Easy to work with, responsive both before and after the inspection, and was able to fit me in on a Saturday with one week's notice. Would highly recommend.
Chris is hands down the best inspector in Atlanta. I have been using his services for over 25 years and he's always been thorough and conscientious in his work. Additionally, I have always learned something new at every inspection. His follow-up, embracing of new technology and tools and giving back to the community through his involvement in industry associations keep him at the top of his profession. His customer care and service are unparalleled, no matter what size or price of property he is working on.
Chris did a great job on our inspection. He was very professional and thorough. We we not able to be there and my cousin met him and he was polite and personable and on time. He kept us apprised before, during and after the inspection. We would very much recommend him to others!
Chris Keeling is the best. In my business as and insurance agent, I have seen many home inspections but never had to have one done personally. He spent several hours on a very small house; and the report I received was as good, or better, than some of the best I have seen in the past. I also know Chris, personally. He is a man of high morals and integrity and will not cut any corners with his work.
Chris is a very friendly and professional inspector. He gave me a call when he was on his way to my home so I would know when to expect him. He came in, introduced himself and explained what he was going to be doing and started to inspect my home. I found him to be very thorough while he was in and outside taking lots of notes and photos.I felt completely comfortable while he was in my home as I am a single woman. I would trust him to do an inspection for anyone. He had my report complete with colored pictures and details in a very timely manner.Please consider this man to do your inspection, he will do an amazing job for you!
Chris was very informative and took the time to explain issues to me fully.
Chris took the time to discuss what he found as well as educate us on various facts about our new home construction and the standards that apply. It was a pleasure to find someone who truly cares about what he does.
Chris was thorough step by step through the inspection and then his report was even more clear, afterwards.
Thank you for being so thorough and explaining issues to me along the way.
Thank you for being willing to meet us last minute for our inspection. We have used your services and recommended you to family in the past. You always perform a thorough inspection and make us feel confident with the quality of our building project.
Chris was very professional and organized. He ensured that I received the proper paperwork prior to starting the inspection and made sure that I was aware of how the inspection would be done. Chris took his time and explained all the details and issues with the home and made sure to point out some important "need-to-know" items such as where important valves and switches were in the house. He was very kind and respectful and was very thorough in his report. The report will serve as a guide for me when I need to get future repairs done. Thank you so much for taking care of me!
Thanks Chris, We appreciated your attention to detail. We choose not to go with the house due to the many inconsistencies. I will defiantly use your service on the next house we go for.
Chris is very thorough and does a great job of explaining everything in great detail. I've used him twice now for Home Inspections and I highly recommend him.
Excellent inspector! Great job of explaining the findings and assigning importance for discussion with the seller.
Chris, Excellent job in inspecting the home. - you are well qualified for the work - you are patient and explain things well to the homeowner - the pictures of the home are very detailed and helpful in showing the "potential problems" - the report is well organized thank you, Bob K.
Good job as usual, Chris! Karen Ariail Solid Source Realty, Inc.
Chris was extremely thorough and very friendly and professional. He was a little more expensive than the other guys, but the inspection report is incredibly detailed and I am sure he caught quite a few things that others would have missed. He was well worth the expense.
Chris was a pleasure to work with. He not only did an extremely thorough job he educated us on the home and provided referrals to local companies for additional inspections (septic) not covered by the inspection.
I highly recommned Chris Keeling to inspect your home. He was effecient and thorough. I was very happy with his results.
THANK YOU very much for everything you did for my inspection. I am so NEW at this and have no idea what to do and believe so thank you for teaching me a lot. It was very details, which I love and I really could see the condition of the house I want to buy. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for helping make my dream of buying a house come true!!!!
Chris really did a great job in inspecting my house and explaining his observations in a language I could understand. The inspection report is comprehensiva and very well detailed with the pictures. I am thankful for his good service and would definitely say he is very trustworthy.
We are grateful for the excellent work done by our Home Inspector Chris Keeling. Mr. Keeling�??s years of experience and detailed report has helped us make an informed decision in the process of purchasing our house. Thank you so much!!!
Very helpful and informative! As a first time home buyer I felt very safe using Chris. He explained problems to me in a way that I did not feel like he was talking down to me. He never made me feel like I was wasting his time. He treated us and the inspection as if he were doing it for family. Will use again and recommend.
Chris Keeling was on time for my inspection. He was extremely friendly and as a first time home buyer he was extremely healthful with explaining what each things is on the inside and outside of the house, he explain how things should be in accordance to code, and helpful tips to keep my house in top shape throughout the years. He spent 3 hours examining my new structure as well as letting the builder on site note any issues. The issues he found while not extreme would have only been found by a season inspection with his credentials. Even better was house thorough my inspection report is with pictures, detail recommendations on fixing issues, and pointing out the issues for a novice person. I would highly recommend using Chris Keeling.
Chris was very timely and professional in his work. We appreciated his quick response time.... Thanks Chris!
Chris did a wonderful job inspecting our prospective home. Right away I could tell he was extremely knowledgeable, and was looking out for our best interest as the buyer. He took his time to develop a thorough report, and left us with no surprises. We chose to follow Chris throughout the property, and everything that was included in the report, he had already thoroughly educated us on at the site. I appreciated that. I would highly recommend Chris to my friends and family for future home inspections. ---Becky W.
Very professional and informative. Thank you for your services. I would defintiely recommend Chris to others.
Chris was very professional and thorough in his inspection of my 1st home. I would highly recommend him to others.
Chris was the best home inspector I have ever dealt with. He is very profession, knowledgable, and does quality work. I believe that you get what you pay for and it was well worth the price. I highly recommend Chris and definently will recommend and use his services again. Thanks Chris for a job well done. Your the BEST!!!!
Thank you for a thorough job and for your flexibility in meeting a last minute request.
Enjoyed working with you again. Your thoroughness gives me confidence in your report.
Chris was professional and thorough. He was on-time, had all the tools he needed and explained what he found. The pictures and report are excellent. Would definitely recommend.
We are so glad that we had Chris come out and inspect our house. After seeing how detailed and professional he was we now have a very peaceful feeling about buying the house. I trust him completely and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an honest inspection of your house.
I was thoroughly pleased with the knowledge, attention to detail and professionalism of Chris Keeling. Would recommend his services to anyone.
Chris was very thorough with the inspection. He walked me through all the details and being a first time home buyer, it was a great learning experience for me. The report provided was very detailed and easy to understand. Thanks Chris.
Mr. Keeling was very professional and very knowledgeable as an Home Inspector. I highly recommend for any one to use this man for their home insepection.
Excellent job, will recommend!!!!! Thank you!!!
Chris was thorough, professional and friendly, answering all our questions and pointing out all areas of concern. I would definitely recommend him to others who are looking to obtain an excellent evaluation of their home.
I have never seen a more thorough inspection report. Chris is very detailed, knowledgable and easy to work with.
Thank you, Chris! Outstanding job! This very thorough and professional inspection uncovered everything we need to know about this house. The detailed report documents your findings clearly and leaves no doubt about the home's condition and areas in need of attention. Very valuable information to have. Worth every penny!
Based upon many years of dedicated experience, attention to detail, Chris consistently provides exceptional client service.
Chris, This is a great report. I really appreciate you taking them time to be this thorough for me. I feel like there are no surprises with the property now.
Chris was very outstanding in his presentation. He was personal, knowledgeable and honest in everything he did. I would recommend Chris to any body because of his outstanding performance.
Chris gave not only a very thorough and very professional inspection, but an education as well. He walked us through the entire house and showed us lots of little details about how various systems work, what safety hazards might exist, and what needs to be repaired before moving forward on this house. Thanks, Chris! A huge money-saver!
My experience with you have been excellent. I really do thank you for you knowledge of a good home inspection and doing such a wonderful job.
You're absolutely the greatest!!!!!! You did not not miss a sinlge item. If I ever need an inspection again , I will definately call YOU !!!!!!! THANKS A BUNCH.!!!!!!
Chris was fantastic and very professional. I highly recommend him.
Thanks Chris. Another great job!
great job. very professional and honest. arrived on time and scheduled inspection on short notice. results were easy to read and available the same business day.


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Australian snake venom full of surprises
Monday, 11 September 2006 Jacquie van Santen
Common brown snakes like this one surprised the scientists by producing higher levels of venom than anyone had seen before (Image: Venom Supplies)
Australian snakes reveal deadly secrets, Science Online, 15 Jul 2004
Snake toxin evolved from testicles, Science Online, 01 Mar 2005
Australia's lizards are venomous too, Science Online, 17 Nov 2005
Australian snakes are delivering more venom than we realise, according to researchers who say this may force us to rethink how we treat snakebites.
The poisonous Australian brown snake is one of the surprise packages, producing what lead researcher Peter Mirtschin describes as "spectacular" yields of venom.
Mirtschin, managing director of the company Venom Supplies and adjunct research fellow at the University of South Australia, and colleagues publish their findings online in the journal Ecotoxicology.
Dr Bryan Grieg Fry, of the Australian Venom Research Unit at the University of Melbourne, says the study is "of huge importance", particularly in relation to brown snakes and current antivenom guidelines.
"The findings have huge clinical implications. The brown snake is the most common cause of snakebite in Australia and the most common cause of death by snakebite in Australia," says Fry, who wasn't involved in the research.
"The key to antivenom is to get it in early and to get in the proper amounts. A big amount [given] early means less overall total, as well as a better clinical outcome."
"[These findings] can dramatically influence the amount of antivenom needed."
He says the findings are "definitely" strong enough to change clinical practice in Australia.
Milking snakes
The researchers milked 33 dangerous species of snakes native and non-native to Australia numerous times over a six-year period from 1999 to 2005.
Then they averaged the yield, or the average amount of venom a snake produces when it is milked, by each snake type.
The team found that snakes from the Pseudonaja genus, including the Queensland and South Australian common brown snake, yielded higher than previously published amounts of venom.
"In certain individuals we found quite spectacular yields. If you had a bite by one of those you'd be in real trouble," says Mirtschin.
Higher percentage solids were also obtained from venoms from four cobra species from the Naja genus and the Pseudechis (king brown) genus.
Snake venom comprises salts, water, enzymes, proteins and other macromolecular and smaller organic and inorganic compounds.
Venom yield is traditionally measured and compared in its dried powder form, where the water is removed, leaving the remaining solids.
The findings have led researchers to call for a rethink on current volumes and dosages of antivenom serums.
"If you are giving antivenom then maybe the vial size of the antivenom should be increased. Or at least the number of vials that are recommended as the initial dose [be increased]," Mirtschin says.
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Confirmed: Live Free Or Die Hard Is Rated PG-13
By Peter Sciretta/May 7, 2007 10:50 am EST
Last week we reported a rumor that Live Free or Die Hard would be rated PG-13. We wondered if this could really be possible. It must have been a quote from Bruce Willis taken out of context. 20th Century Fox couldn't be that stupid, could they?
Well they could, and are. Willis has confirmed to AICN that the film is infact PG-13. Willis claims "that if you didn't know it was PG-13, you couldn't tell, because it got him to the edge of his seat at least 6 times. Now, it might not have as many "fucks" as in the past, but the action and intensity – he swears is there."
But can we really believe him? Wasn't this the same guy who claimed this new PG-13 film was better than the original, right before saying the F-word on live television?


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require 'ostruct'
require 'yaml'

class YamlStore
  class << self
    attr_accessor :load_paths

    def load_paths
      @load_paths ||= Set.new
    end

    def from(key)
      load_paths.each do |path|
        filename = File.join(path, key + '.yml')

        if File.exist?(filename)
          return new(YAML.load(File.read(filename)))
        end
      end

      raise "YamlStore for #{key} not found!"
    end
  end

  attr_accessor :records

  def initialize(yaml)
    @records = []

    if yaml.instance_of?(Array)
      yaml.each_with_index do |value, key|
        @records << YamlStore::Record.new({'key' => key}.merge(value))
      end
    else
      yaml.each do |key, value|
        @records << YamlStore::Record.new({'key' => key}.merge(value))
      end
    end
  end

  def conditions
    @conditions ||= []
  end

  def reset_conditions!
    @conditions = nil; conditions
  end

  module EvalBased
    def having(property, value=:any)
      case value
      when :any
        conditions << "record.has_property?(#{property.inspect})"
      when /^(<|<=|>|>=|!=|=)\s*(\d+\.?\d*)$/ # equality and comparison statements
        value = "=#{value}" if $1 == '=' # ensure two equal signs (to allow for '= 7.1')
        conditions << "(Numeric === record.#{property} && record.#{property}.to_f #{value})"
      when Regexp
        conditions << "(record.#{property} || '') =~ #{value.inspect}"
      when Array
        conditions << "#{value.inspect}.include?(record.#{property})"
      else
        conditions << "record.#{property} == #{value.inspect}"
      end

      self
    end

    def not_having(property, value=:any)
      having(property, value)
      conditions[-1] = "!(#{conditions[-1]})"
      self
    end

    def fetch(all_or_first=:all)
      filter = conditions.empty?? 'true' : conditions.join(' && ')
      reset_conditions!

      method = all_or_first == :all ? :select : :detect
      records.send(method) do |record|
        eval(filter)
      end
    end
  end

  include EvalBased unless $YAMLSTORE_BENCHMARK

  def each(*args, &block);    fetch.each(*args, &block); end
  def map(*args, &block);     fetch.map(*args, &block);  end
  def collect(*args, &block); fetch.map(*args, &block);  end
  def first;                  fetch(:first);             end

  class Record < OpenStruct
    def id; key; end
    def has_property?(property)
      @table.has_key?(property.to_sym)
    end
  end
end

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The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005
Northern Ireland Orders in Council
2005 No. 255 (N.I. 1)
Terminal illness lump sum:...
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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: Terminal illness lump sum: eligibility
There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation.gov.uk editorial team to The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
Changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Order associated Parts and Chapters:
Whole provisions yet to be inserted into this Order (including any effects on those provisions):
Sch. 6 para. 21(2)(c)-(cc) substituted for (b)(c) by 2008 c. 13 (N.I.) Sch. 6 para. 11
art. 2(4)(a)(x)-(xii) inserted by 2016 c. 1 (N.I.) Sch. 2 para. 21(3)(a)
art. 2(4)(b)(viii)-(x) inserted by 2016 c. 1 (N.I.) Sch. 2 para. 21(3)(b)
art. 19(1A) inserted by 2016 c. 1 (N.I.) Sch. 2 para. 24(3)
art. 19(10A) inserted by 2016 c. 1 (N.I.) Sch. 2 para. 24(5)
art. 34(1)-(1B) substituted for art. 34(1) by 2016 c. 1 (N.I.) Sch. 2 para. 25
art. 39(1)-(1B) substituted for art. 39(1) by 2016 c. 1 (N.I.) Sch. 2 para. 26(2)
art. 110(1)-(1B) substituted for art. 110(1) by 2016 c. 1 (N.I.) Sch. 2 para. 29
art. 191(5) added by 2008 c. 13 (N.I.) Sch. 9 para. 6
art. 226A(1)-(1A) substituted for art. 226A(1) by S.R. 2018/214 reg. 2(3)
art. 226A(3)(d) added by S.R. 2018/214 reg. 2(5)
[F1Terminal illness lump sum: eligibilityN.I.
F1Sch. 6 paras. 25B-25F and preceding cross headings inserted (1.4.2009 for certain purposes otherwise prosp.) by Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 13), ss. 100, 118(1), Sch. 6 para. 14; S.R. 2009/147, art. 2(a)(iii)(b)
25B—(1) This paragraph applies to a person in relation to whom all of the following conditions are met—N.I.
(a)the person is terminally ill;
(b)if the person lived to the relevant age, the person would become entitled on attaining that age to relevant compensation in relation to the scheme;
(c)the person has not yet become entitled to any compensation under the pension compensation provisions in relation to the scheme;
(d)the whole or any part of the person's lifetime allowance is available.
(2) A person to whom this paragraph applies may make an application to the Board to commute the future entitlement mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for a lump sum ("a terminal illness lump sum") payable on the granting of the application.
(3) For the purposes of this Chapter a person is "terminally ill" at any time if at that time the person suffers from a progressive disease and the person's death in consequence of that disease can reasonably be expected within six months.
(4) In this paragraph—
" lifetime allowance ", in relation to a person, has the same meaning as in Part 4 of the Finance Act 2004 (c. 12) (pension schemes etc. ) (see section 218 of that Act);
" relevant age ", in relation to a person, means—
in relation to compensation entitlement to which has been accelerated F2 ... under regulations under paragraph 25 F2 ..., the age at which the person becomes entitled to the compensation in accordance with the regulations;
in relation to compensation entitlement to which has not been so accelerated F3 ..., normal pension age (or, in a case to which paragraph 21 [F4 or 21A ] applies, normal benefit age);
" relevant compensation " means—
periodic compensation under paragraph 11 or 15, or
lump sum compensation under paragraph 14 or 19.
[F5(5) Sub-paragraph (6) applies where—
(a)the commencement of a person's periodic compensation under paragraph 11 or 15 is postponed by virtue of paragraph 25A, or
(b)the payment of a person's lump sum compensation under paragraph 14 or 19 is postponed by virtue of that paragraph.
(6) This paragraph applies as if—
(a)the person first becomes entitled to compensation under the paragraph in question immediately after the period of postponement ends, and
(b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b), for "if the person lived to the relevant age, the person would become entitled on attaining that age" there were substituted " if the period of postponement ended, the person would become entitled " . ]]
F2Words in Sch. 6 para. 25B(4) omitted (27.3.2013) by virtue of Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2012 (c. 3), s. 34(3), Sch. 4 para. 26(1)(a)(i); S.R. 2013/83, art. 2(b)(ii)
F3Words in Sch. 6 para. 25B(4) omitted (27.3.2013) by virtue of Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2012 (c. 3), s. 34(3), Sch. 4 para. 26(1)(a)(ii); S.R. 2013/83, art. 2(b)(ii)
F4Words in Sch. 6 para. 25B(4) inserted (7.6.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2012 (c. 3), s. 34(3), Sch. 4 para. 19(3)(c); S.R. 2012/233, art. 2(2)(k)(iv)
F5Sch. 6 para. 25B(5)(6) inserted (27.3.2013) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2012 (c. 3), s. 34(3), Sch. 4 para. 26(1)(b); S.R. 2013/83, art. 2(b)(ii)
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Q: Printing out 16 bit number in Binary LC3 I'm doing some exam practice questions and the first part involves printing out the hexadecimal number (say xFDO1) as a binary number.
My code prints the opposite and I know I can reverse this order by making another loop and instead of starting with the zero bit start with the n bit and bit-shift n-1 times to get the next bit and so on for all the bits but I am hoping there is a better way!
I also know I can hard code all of the different bits and check those against the number but still not an elegant solution.
Here is my code for reference:
    .ORIG x3000

    LD  R1, binary  ;loads number we wanna use
    LD R2, maskbit    ;starts with 0000 0000 0000 0001
LD R4, counter
  loop
AND R3,R3,#0    ;resets R3
AND R3,R1,R2    ;checks if has bit there
    BRz else
    LD  R0, ascii1
    BR done
  else
LD  R0, ascii0
  done
OUT
    ADD R2,R2,R2    ;shift bit one over
ADD R4,R4,#-1   ;decrement counter
    BRzp loop       ;loops if counter not negative
  HALT

   counter .fill #15
   maskbit .fill x0001
   ascii0  .fill x30
   ascii1  .fill x31
   binary  .fill XAF12
    .END

I am hoping to find a better approach.

A: No need to do all of that shifting to the number.
You can use the properties of signed numbers to do this. When you load the number you want to print immediately check if it was negative.  Remember that negative numbers have the sign bit set.
Here is some pseudocode

*

*Load the number

*If the number is negative print a 1 else print a 0

*Do this 15 times:

*

*Double the number. (Left shift it by 1).

*If the number is negative print a 1 else print a 0

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Satellite Image Shows Eastern U.S. Severe Weather System
A powerful cold front moving from the central United States to the East Coast is wiping out spring-like temperatures and replacing them with winter-time temperatures with powerful storms in between. An image released from NASA using data from NOAA's GOES-13 satellite provides a stunning look at the powerful system that brings a return to winter weather in its wake.
On Jan. 30 at 1825 UTC (1:25 p.m. EST), NOAA's GOES-13 satellite captured an image of clouds associated with the strong cold front. The visible GOES-13 image shows a line of clouds that stretch from Canada to the U.S. Gulf Coast and contain powerful thunderstorms with the potential to be severe. The front is moving east to the Atlantic Ocean.
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NOAA's GOES-13 satellite continually provides real-time visible and infrared imagery of weather over the eastern United States. The NASA GOES Project, located at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., created the image from GOES data. The colorized image uses GOES-13 satellite visible data of clouds, and is overlaid on a U.S. map created by imagery from the Moderate Resolution Spectroradiometer instrument (MODIS), an instrument that flies aboard both the NASA Aqua and Terra satellites.
NOAA's National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center (SPC) in Norman, Okla., warned of the risk of severe weather on Jan. 30, stretching from the upper Ohio Valley southward to the central Gulf Coast and eastward to the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern U.S. coast. According to SPC, the main threat will be damaging wind along with the possibility of tornadoes, especially across eastern Alabama into western Georgia.
Early on Jan. 30, officials in Tennessee and Georgia already reported damages from severe storms as the squall line rolled through.
At noon EST on Jan. 30, severe thunderstorm watches were issued by the SPC for several states. The watches include: the western Maryland panhandle, southeast Ohio, southwest Pennsylvania, western Virginia and West Virginia.
This same storm system brought severe weather to the Mississippi Valley on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The storm system has already brought great changes to the Midwest, where Chicago experienced highs in the 60s (F) earlier in the week and today, Jan. 30, is only near 40 F. Chicago is also expecting snow later today and by tomorrow night, Jan. 31, wind chills at night are expected to drop to 10 F to 20 F below zero.
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In the second part, "How to Find Your Style as an Artist," Jana mentions "A Conversation with Artist Robert Genn" (see the embedded link at the bottom of this post), a BlogTalkRadio conversation between Robert Genn and Artists Helping Artists hosts Leslie Saeta and Dreama Tolle Perry.
Much of what Robert Genn has to say in this interview can apply to any creative work, not just painting. He covers many topics prompted by questions from listeners. About 16-1/2 minutes in, he responds to the question, "How do I find my style?" He talks about making what you do wrong a part of that, how you break the rules, what makes you different. I also love his advice a little further on, for those who say they're in search of their painting style but seem stuck in painting class, "Go to your room."
I was so impressed by the interview that I subscribed to Robert Genn's newsletter at painterskeys.com. The interview is about an hour and ten minutes in length, and worth every second.
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My Letter To Prime Minister.
I am taking the privilege of writing to you again concerning the reply I received to my letter to you dated 29th January, 1989, in which I expressed anxiety about the crimes perpetrated against my mentally handicapped brother. I enclose a copy of the reply for your perusal and consideration.
From my point of view it is entirely unsatisfactory.
At the outset I should like to know who "J.P. Stockton" is.
What status or standing has he in the Judiciary? It is not apparent from his letter what function he has or whom he represents. On whose authority did he answer my letter to you?
What is obvious is the fact that he has, without question or investigation, accepted the "full reply from the Legal Secretary to the Lord Chief Justice", as representing the true facts in my brother's case. I dispute this latter premise, and with good reason, as I suspect that the Legal Secretary's reply was inspired and contrived by Mr. Brian Hall, ex-Official Solicitor and now Master in the Care and Protection Office.
At no time, I repeat, at no time during his stewardship as Official Solicitor, did Mr. Brian Hall act in the best interests of the Patient, my mentally handicapped brother. On the contrary, Mr. Hall's tenure of office was characterised by a desire on his part to placate the criminals!
At one Court Hearing he even went so far as to praise Mr. Herbert Wright for his skill in selling Word-processors!! This epitomises the depth to which Mr. Hall will sink in his endeavours to cover up fraud, forgery, misappropriation and malpractice.
Combined with this technique in the Courts, Mr. Hall also embarked on a programme of vilification of members of the Andrews family. I. personally, was branded as being "bitter and frustrated" because I had to look after my 95 year-old, bed-ridden mother, now deceased, in addition to being responsible for the domestic and personal needs of my mentally handicapped brother. Incidentally I was only too pleased to be able to undertake these filial duties.
His attack on my youngest sister, a widow, took on a more sinister and devious aspect. She was the sole family beneficiary under the terms of my late mother's will. It should be stated here that she has a Court case pending against Messrs Tughan and Co, solicitors, and against Mr. H. Doherty of Cleaver, Fulton and Rankin, also solicitors. Mr. Hall, under what law or authority we do not know, froze the payment of monies due under the terms of the Will and informed my sister she could have the aforementioned monies, together with her Deeds of some town property, provided she withdrew her charges against the above-mentioned solicitors.
What sort of Justice is this - a "horse-deal" or blackmail?
A man, guilty of such behaviour as this, is not a fit person to hold any position of trust.
I could cite further instances of Mr. Hall's unwarranted and indefensible vendetta against the family but I shall leave these to be uncovered by a future Judicial Inquiry which surely is the only just way to resolve this long saga, ten years, of mismanagement of a mental patient's affairs by successive Official Solicitors.
Secrecy, collusion, unaccountability, pleas of confidentiality and inaccessibility - these are the unacceptable faces of the Offices of Official Solicitor and Care and Protection in their handling of the affairs of my mentally handicapped brother.
As far as my own solicitor being fully advised of the position in my brother's case and being able to explain points about which I am still concerned, in as much as this advice and explanation must emanate from Mr. Brian Hall, I would find them suspect and unacceptable.
Concerning an application to the Court for a review of my brother's case, I would not contemplate such a course of action since it would be orchestrated by Mr. Brian Hall and approved by the Judge and thus result in a further perpetration of injustice against my mentally handicapped brother.


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Brawlhalla X Kung Fu Panda update coming on March 24!
Woah a new crossover is here!
by Atharv Joshi
You love Brawlhalla and now they bring you a super cool crossover with one more cool franchise Kung Fu Panda. Brawlhalla X Kung Fu Panda is here for you to enjoy. Read along to know more about it in this article. Also, know about the release date!
Brawlhalla is a free-to-play 2D fighting game developed by Blue Mammoth Games for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Steam, iOS, and Android, with full cross-play across all platforms. The game was shown at PAX East in April 2014 and went into alpha later that month. An open beta became available in November 2015, followed by the game's release in October 2017. As of January 2021, the game features 52 playable characters called "Legends", each with its own unique stats, loadout, and available cosmetic skins.
You all know what Kung fu panda is and for those who don't know what is Kung Fu Panda? It is a media franchise by DreamWorks Animation. It consists of three films: Kung Fu Panda (2008), Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) and Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016). The first two were distributed by Paramount Pictures, while the third film was distributed by 20th Century Fox. Three shorts, Secrets of the Furious Five (2008), Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special (2010) and Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011), were also released. A television series for Nickelodeon television network, Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, premiered in 2011. A second series, Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny, was released on Amazon Prime in November 2018.
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Brawlhalla X Kung Fu Panda coming March 24! pic.twitter.com/Fm2BCWlQVd
— Brawlhalla (@Brawlhalla) March 16, 2021
There will be a stream on twitch to show off the game. The game will be released on the 24th of March 2021. You can't miss it and we are also looking fr ward to it. Happy gaming.
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There are several outstanding features among the lessons one can learn from the Vedas. One of the major features existing in the Vedas is the love for nature in all its glory. The Hindu does not view nature as something that is subservient meant for our use. On the contrary he views nature as a part of Divinity. There is therefore no conflict between Divinity and Nature. It is this view that makes the Vedic man treat nature and all its bounties as a part of the greater truth of which he is also an integral part. His love and respect for animals is therefore born out of this awe and total respect for his environment.
One will therefore note animals mentioned in the scriptures that include the Vedas, the Puranas and the Upanishads. One can also appreciate that all gods have 'vahanas' that are all animals and birds. One has to only visit temples to appreciate the repeated use of animals, fish, serpents and birds adorning these in carvings and frescoes. We know that the cow is sacred and therefore worship her. We also attach divinity to all living beings and yet there is the uneasy truth regarding animal sacrifices that one has to come to terms with. All these ideas are discussed in detail in this essay.
In Animal Rights A History (http://www.think-differently-about- sheep.com/Animal_Rights_A_History_Hinduism.htm) Friedrich Nietzsche discusses the manner in which the Vedic philosophy of evolution differs from that propounded by Charles Darwin. According to the Vedic philosophy "there are 8.4 million different species of living beings in the whole of creation". Among these there are 4, 00,000 species of human beings. All these species were created by God and we evolved from the animals by the process of transmigration of the soul "from one body to another".
Just like man discards his old and tattered clothes and wears a new set of clothes, similarly the being discards his old and weak body in preparation for its new mantle. This only reinforces the Vedic philosophy that animals are also in the same chain of development shared by man.
In the Hindu View of Nature by Vamadeva Shastri (http://www.vedanet.com/2012/06/hindu-view-of-nature/) the cosmic reality is compared to the ocean wherein nature or the world as we see it "is like the waves on the surface of the sea". It is therefore all water and it is the same single ocean. According to the Upanishads "Everything is Brahman". The forces of nature are therefore not to be worshipped mindlessly born out of fear or superstition. In the ecological approach the "entire universe (is) part of our own higher self". We therefore need not protect nature as we would protect creatures that are inferior to us. We need to honor nature as we would every living being on this universe.
Jayaram V in his essay "Treatment of Animals in Hinduism" has dealt with this subject from different angles. According to the author "every living being, from the animals down to the insects and tiny organisms, possesses souls". All these creatures are also subject to the same laws of nature and its cycle of births and deaths, much in the same manner as humans. Although they appear ignorant, these living beings are also evolved and have their own level of intelligence and instinct as well as their individual language. Animals occupy a very important place in Hinduism. One will find mention of animals in various Hindu legends and myths. They also enjoy a pride of place in the "Hindu pantheon of many gods and goddesses, as divinities and also as incarnations or aspects of Vishnu or Siva". "The soul takes one body then quits it to take another and so on. The human body is the highest and most elevated of all bodies".
One will find animals beautifying Hindu decorative art and in temple architecture. They adorn the outer walls and towers of temples of great beauty besides being installed inside temples as objects of worship and veneration such as the Holy Bull of Shiva. In certain cases animals have been deified as in the case of Hanuman who is worshipped throughout not only India but also in certain other countries in Asia.
In the Vedas animals have been treated with great compassion. This feeling of compassion stretches to not only the animals but also to insects and even tinier creatures that are all respected as "having souls of their own". The scriptures have classified these living beings in three sub-sections depending upon whether they have taken birth through seeds or sprouts, from eggs and those who have taken birth through the womb. The scriptures have urged men to treat animals with fairness and not harm them or subject them to pain or cruelty.
The sacrifice of animals was an old Vedic tradition that was resorted to in order to appease the gods. This tradition is no longer acceptable to the Hindu society and it is both a legal offence as well as considered to be barbaric in today's society. Two pertinent quotations are placed below and these reflect balanced views of the devout Hindu today.
Having well considered the origin of flesh-foods, and the cruelty of fettering and slaying corporeal beings, let man entirely abstain from eating flesh.
How were/are Animals to be Treated?
The scriptures have explained that "the jivas are subject to the limitations of consciousness and capacity… When they overcome their limitations and regain their true consciousness, they become liberated". In Saivism all living beings are considered to be pasus with inherent limitations in terms of "egoism, delusion and karma". Once these are overcome their true consciousness is realized and they are liberated.
Therefore, according to the scriptures each animal has "a spark of the divine and is capable of becoming human and achieving salvation like the rest of us". Similarly, if "human beings choose to ignore the great opportunity earned by them through their previous karma and indulge in irresponsible actions, they may very likely regress into animal existence and have to start all over again".
The animals depend upon humans for their survival and welfare just as humans depend upon gods. Animals nourish humans through their offerings such as milk and flesh just as humans nourish their gods through the act of sacrifices. Killing of animals other than for rituals and food was considered to be a taboo and even the law stepped in with several restrictions. It is pertinent to note that Hindus consider the compassion for all animals (bhuta daya) as one of the finest virtues and is actually a mark of divine quality. Therefore, practicing Hindus not only do not slaughter cattle that are past their prime but let them die naturally and indeed look after the sick and ailing.
Truly, a lot can be gleaned about Hinduism in the way ancient Indians used to treat animals. From recorded history one can appreciate that animals have been used in India not only for domestic purposes but for recreational, military, medicinal and commercial use as well. In the Hindu scriptures one will come across mention of the use of different species of animals from cows to lions and sheep to snakes as well as birds, fish, pigs and boars and even mythical creatures. One will find animals being used in trade and commerce besides hunting and in animal fights, sacrificial ceremonies, and defense and as gifts. Pashu Vidya or Animal Science dealt with different aspects of animal life, how they were to be tamed and trained or used for various domestic or military applications. There are old manuscripts wherein animals were classified into various groups depending upon their origin, their diet, behavior as well as their dominant quality and habitat.
There was a belief that animals could communicate and while gods found it easy to speak with them, mere mortals needed to develop their ability to be able to do so. There is mention in mythology, of animals acquiring spiritual knowledge from their enlightened masters by simply listening to discourses. There was also a branch of science that dealt with the medicinal values of certain parts of animals while hermits in India while living in harmony with nature have survived when surrounded by wild life.
During Indus Valley Civilization animals played an important role in both the religious and economic lives. People not only domesticated cows, buffaloes and sheep but also worshipped them along with Mother Goddess. While the Vedic man used domesticated animals for milk, leather and sacrifices, as time went by the sacrificial ceremonies reduced other than horse sacrifices. Soon cows became sacred and could not be killed for any reason at all. Killing cows quickly became taboo and thereafter legally not permissible.
As briefly mentioned, Hindus have been in reverence of divinities in the animal form. Lord Vishnu's first incarnation was in the form of a fish and then as a tortoise and after that as a boar. He has appeared in another incarnation as half lion and half man in the form of Narsimha Avatar. Lord Shiva too appeared once in the form of "a mythical monster with multiple horns, legs and spikes instead of hair on the body". Hanuman, one of the principal characters in Ramayana is in the form of a monkey and in this form he is worshipped all over India to this day. The other popular god Ganesha has the head of an elephant and as the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati occupies a very important status among the gods in India.
Adishesha, the serpent, representing time, has thousand hoods and is associated with Lord Vishnu, as he rises "from the primeval waters in the beginning of creation resting on his endless coils". Other worthies include Jatayu, the mythical bird that loses the fight against Ravana as he kidnaps Sita. There is the monkey king of Kishkindha, Sugriva, who also enjoys a significant role in Ramayana by supporting Rama. The role of the monkey army in Rama's fight against Ravana is well known to all who have read the epic Ramayana.
Animals have also served as the vehicles of gods. While the list is long, some of the more important ones include the mouse as the vaahan of Ganesha, swan for Brahma, the eagle for Vishnu, Nandi the bull for Shiva, the elephant Airavatha for Indra, owl for Lakshmi, peacock for Kartik and the swan for Saraswati, the goddess of learning.
Animals have also been used in the form of symbols in India. The Hindus, Buddhists and the Jains use the elephant as a religious symbol. One can see the elephant carved in numerous temples all over the country. One will also find elephants associated with the goddess Lakshmi as a symbol of abundance. While the conch shell and the fish are associated with Lord Vishnu, the juxtaposed fish is considered as a symbol of fertility and good luck.
The major thrust of the Vedas has been that of harmony. Man has always been reminded that he is a part of the entire system, his environment. He has been advised never to exploit nature but use its resources judiciously. The relationship between man and animals has been a part of this greater symbiosis. It is for this reason that one can see animals in a deified form, as an icon and as the vaahan or vehicle of the gods. It is also for this reason that man has been worshipping animals during the Vedic times and even today.


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Rob Brant Signs Co-Promotional Agreement with Top Rank
Top Rank - November 21, 2018
First fight under co-promotional agreement with Greg Cohen Promotions and Rapacz Boxing will be announced shortly.
Top Rank has signed WBA middleweight world champion Rob "Bravo" Brant to a multi-year co-promotional agreement with Greg Cohen Promotions and Rapacz Boxing, Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum announced today.
Brant, from St. Paul, Minn., defeated then-champion Ryota Murata via unanimous decision on Oct. 20 in Las Vegas, throwing a mind-boggling 1,262 punches. Brant (24-1, 16 KOs) is unbeaten as a middleweight and looking to unify the division.
Brant's first fight under this new agreement will be announced shortly.
"I am very excited to be a part of one of the oldest and most prestigious promotions in the sport of boxing," Brant said. "I look forward to reaching my maximum potential and maintaining my status as a world champion under Top Rank. This is a dream come true, and I will not take this opportunity for granted."
"We are delighted to have entered into a co-promotion agreement with Greg Cohen Promotions and Rapacz Boxing to exhibit future fights for middleweight champion Rob Brant," Arum said. "Rob is a tremendous talent, he comes with very high character, and he will be a future superstar in the United States."
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"I couldn't be more excited about our partnership with Top Rank," Cohen said. "They are the gold standard in our business, and with the platform that ESPN provides, Rob Brant will become a household name. We can't wait to get started."
"For years, as Rob developed in Minnesota, we always believed he has had the necessary intangibles to become one of the top names in this sport," said Cory Rapacz, CEO of Rapacz Boxing. "His performance on Oct. 20 against Murata showed he has world-class talent, and now we're confident this new partnership with the sport's biggest platform, Top Rank on ESPN, will give him the opportunity to reach the highest levels of stardom. This is a fantastic deal for everyone involved."
Brant, a six-year pro, turned pro following a decorated amateur career that included gold medals at the 2009 U.S. National Championships and 2010 National Golden Gloves Championships. A 178-pounder for much of his amateur career, Brant moved down to middleweight when he transitioned to the paid ranks. He won the first 22 bouts of his career before moving up to super middleweight to participate in the World Boxing Super Series, where he lost a unanimous decision to hometown favorite Juergen Braehmer in Schwerin, Germany.
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He immediately returned to the more comfortable confines of the middleweight division. In March, he knocked out Colby Courter in the opening round to set up his title challenge versus Murata. Armed with a new trainer in his corner, former light heavyweight world champion Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Brant put forth a combination punching tour de force, immediately stamping himself as an elite middleweight.
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Made out of Recycled Chinese Elm we love the Patina that the bleached Elm console has.
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Volunteers under the Chairmanship of the Honourable Sir Laurence Street AC KCMG QC formed the Reserve Forces Day Council in NSW in 1998. The inaugural National Chairman was the late Sir Roden Cutler VC AK KCMG KCVO CBE.
The Council is made up in the main of former members of the Navy, Army and Air Force who give of their time voluntarily to run the Reserve Forces Day activities. The inaugural Reserve Forces Day in 1998 celebrated the 50th anniversary of the reforming of the Citizen Military Forces after World War II on 1 July 1948 and Reserve service. The date of the first of July was chosen as the official date of Reserve Forces Day with the celebrations being held on that day or the weekend before or following that date.
The first parade was held on Wednesday the first of July 1998 with 8,000 serving and former members marching along George Street Sydney, in total 12 cities throughout the nation held parades with 22,000 serving and former members taking part with present and former equipment. It was such a success that many new Unit Associations were formed and existing Associations had increases in their membership. The Unit Associations and their members still see themselves as part of the Australian Defence Force family and although they are no longer serving are keen to support the current unit and their members. Such was the success of the 1998 event that parades and celebrations are now run annually throughout Australia.
By 2012, 20 parades and celebrations were held throughout Australia including 7 in NSW.
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Two Charged w Felony Drug Possession in Clarkstown
By rctadmin on December 13, 2018 Comments
FROM CPD
On December 8, 2018 at 1:20 p.m., the Clarkstown Police Department responded to Nyack Hospital for a stabbing victim who had walked into the emergency room. Responding patrol officers interviewed the male victim, who was accompanied by a female friend. Both parties were not forthcoming with the circumstances of the incident that resulted in the male being stabbed.
The investigation revealed the car that was driven by the female friend contained felony weight of cocaine. The car was registered to the female. Both parties were taken into custody for the possession of controlled substance.
The female was identified as Denise Christensen, 53, of Pearl River and the male was identified as Carl Mason, 29, of Sparkill. Christensen was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance fourth (felony), criminal possession of a controlled substance cocaine fifth (felony) and criminal possession of a controlled substance seventh (misdemeanor). Mason was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance third (felony) and criminal possession of a controlled substance seventh (misdemeanor).
Christensen was transported to police headquarters for processing and Mason remained in Nyack Hospital in protective custody. Christensen was arraigned at Clarkstown Justice Court. Bail was set at $2,000. She was transported to Rockland County Jail and will return to court on December 12, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.
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In conjunction with the Exeter branch of The Historical Association, today's event will mark the launch of Dr. Robert Fletcher's (@rsgfletcher) new book British Imperialism and 'The Tribal Question': Desert Administration and Nomadic Societies in the Middle East, 1919-1936 (Oxford, 2015). The lecture will be followed by drinks and nibbles from 7 pm.
British Imperialism and 'The Tribal Question' reconstructs the history of Britain's presence in the deserts of the interwar Middle East, making the case for its significance to scholars of imperialism and of the region's past. It tells the story of what happened when the British Empire and Bedouin communities met on the desert frontiers between the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf. It traces the workings of the resulting practices of 'desert administration' from their origins in the wake of one World War to their eclipse after the next, as British officials, Bedouin shaykhs, and nationalist politicians jostled to influence desert affairs.
Drawn to the commanding heights of political society in the region's towns and cities, historians have tended to afford frontier 'margins' merely marginal treatment. Instead, this volume combines the study of imperialism, nomads, and the desert itself to reveal the centrality of 'desert administration' to the working of Britain's empire, repositioning neglected frontier areas as nerve centres of imperial activity. British Imperialism and 'The Tribal Question' leads the shift in historians' attentions from the familiar, urban seats of power to the desert 'hinterlands' that have long been obscured.


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Shekar Jayaraman From Indian Matchmaking: Find Him on Instagram; Does He Have a Wife? Is It Aparna Shewakramani or Nadia Jagessar?
Aug 11, 2022 @ 5:32 EDT
Found in: Indian Matchmaking, Netflix
Shekar Jayaraman from Netflix's Indian Matchmaking is a lawyer who works at his own company named Jayaraman Law. Even if he was initially paired with Aparna Shewakramani, we see him going on a date with Nadia Jagessar at the end of Season 1. However, as seen in Season 2 of the Netflix show, Nadia and Shekar are no longer together. Therefore, he has yet to find his to-be-wife. Follow up to know more about Shekar Jayaraman with his Instagram (@shekarjayaraman_) handle.
Indian Matchmaking, created by Smriti Mundhra, is an Indian reality series on Netflix that follows Sima Taparia, a matchmaker from Mumbai, India. As the show proceeds, viewers learn more about the factors involved in India's traditional arranged marriage procedure. Since its initial release in 2020, the show has amassed a sizable fan base.
The reality show's second season, which premiered on August 10th, is now available on Netflix. A new group of South Asian single individuals looking to find love with Sima Taparia's help are featured in the new season. However, Indian Matchmaking still follows a few of the first series' actors as they continue to pursue their goal of walking down the aisle.
One of the cast members who reappears in the latest season is Shekar Jayaraman. He was set up on a date with Nadia Jagessar when Season 1 concluded. No doubt, the relationship didn't work and Shekar is back in Season 2 with more drama in his dating life. Many viewers are curious to know who he really is and his journey in the show. Well, we've got you covered.
Previously, we touched on Vinay Chadha, Rupam Kaur, and Akshay Jakhete.
Shekar Jayaraman From Indian Matchmaking Is a Lawyer Who Works for His Own Law Firm: Find Him on Instagram; The Netflix Cast Previously Dated Aparna Shewakramani and Nadia Jagessar but Is Currently Single!
Shekar Jayaraman (@shekarjayaraman_) is a lawyer from Chicago. He was initially paired up with Aparna Shewakramani in Season 1 of Indian Matchmaking, however, the relationship didn't work out. As the season concluded, he went on a date with Nadia Jagessar. Similarly, we come to know that Nadia chooses another guy and dumps Shekar in Season 2 of the Netflix show.
Shekar Jayaraman works for his own company named Jayaraman Law. The law company specializes in business law and real estate litigation. According to the website, the majority of the work done by his law practice is related to insolvency, business, and estate planning, but they also handle criminal cases that relate to these two topics.
He also has a diverse background with expertise in both the public and commercial sectors. According to his LinkedIn profile, he holds a doctorate in law from the University of South Dakota, an LL.M. in business and corporate governance, and has worked as a regional liaison for the Ohio Secretary of State, handling business services and elections.
Shekar Jayaraman's outstanding research and writing abilities, which he developed during his federal clerkship, are also mentioned in that profile. Shekar is a family man, as seen by the frequent posts of images of him with his sister and parents on Instagram.
Fans noticed how much he enjoyed traveling and it appears that he has been to places like Mexico, Colombia, Rome, and more. Additionally, he exhibits a love for rock climbing, which he describes as the "#boulderinglife."
Shekar Jayaraman was first paired with Aparna Shewakramani. During their initial meeting, the two seemed to get along well as they exchanged travel and exploration-related tales. Aparna, who had previously turned down two matches owing to her stubborn personality, "clicks" with the attorney.
Shekar, who initially admitted to enjoying her company, later pulled back and claimed he had nothing in common with her. He claimed that both of them were significantly different, particularly in terms of their perspectives on life's major issues, such as traveling, which he finds to be more relaxed.
Thankfully, season 1 ended with Shekar Jayaraman feeling hopeful about his romantic prospects after going on a date with Nadia Jagessar. Fans were pleasantly surprised to learn that Nadia was still seeing Shekar when Indian Matchmaking Season 2 premiered. However after Nadia saw Vishal at a party, things became different.
She kissed Vishal at the party right away while Shekar was present since she felt an immediate attraction to him. Shekar was surprised to see Nadia kissing Vishal, but he didn't say anything and allowed the situation to develop naturally.
Later, Nadia revealed to matchmaker Sima Taparia her emerging feelings for Vishal. Sima urged Nadia to follow up with Shekar despite her warnings not to pursue Vishal due to his age. Nadia called Shekar to break up with him since she felt that he had never loved her or shown any interest in her. Therefore, Shekar Jayaraman still seems to have a tough time finding his to-be wife.
Before leaving, find out about Nadia and Shekar's relationship status and if Aparna and Jay are still together.


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BOURS CHURCHYARD
The village and commune of Bours is 32 kilometres north-west of Arras and about 9 kilometres north-north-east of St. Pol, a town on the N.39 road from Arras to Montreuil-sur-Mer.
The two British graves are south of the main entrance to the church, and about 12 metres north of the southern boundary.
7933038 Trooper John Charlesworth, Royal Tank Regiment, R.A.C., 3rd September 1944, aged 36. Son of John and Agnes Charlesworth; husband of Winifred Charlesworth, of Redcar, Yorkshire.
3862106 Driver Christopher Conroy, 7th Armd. Div. Sigs., Royal Corps of Signals, 4th September 1944, aged 31. Son of Christopher and Sarah Ann Conroy; husband of Elizabeth Conroy, of Caernarvon.
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Student collapses inside Sierra Hall, treated by paramedics
A CSUN student collapsed outside of his classroom – Sierra Hall 265 – around 4 p.m., and was escorted off campus by paramedics yesterday, according to Jennifer Browder, the student's Anthropology 310 professor who called for help. Browder was on her way to class, which is scheduled to run from 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., and said she was not there at the exact moment the student, Eden Andre Segre, collapsed. "From what I understand, the student was standing outside the hallway, and then spontaneously he collapsed," she said. "And he had a tiny cut on his nose." Some students aided Segre and made sure he was OK, she said. "He just fell down," said Meghan Barge, a senior anthropology major and classmate of Segre. Emergency personnel responded quickly, Browder said. Segre was escorted to an ambulance around 4:20 p.m. "I feel OK," Segre said, as he was being escorted. "I think maybe I was … dehydrated."
CSUN Foundation discusses fundraising, plans for project
Guests and other key members of the CSUN community, including President Jolene Koester and Associated Students President Chad Charton, gathered at the University Club Sept. 21 to discuss the night's CSUN Foundation Board agenda. A key item on the agenda was a presentation of preliminary plans for the new Valley Performing Arts Center. The new facility will be located on the northwest corner of Nordhoff Street and Lindley Avenue, which is east of Cypress Hall, formerly the Music Building. Judy Knudson, vice president of University Advancement, said the foundation has already raised $4 million in support of the project, which is part of the Imagine the Arts Campaign. The final target the foundation wants to reach is $50 million in five to seven years, Knudson said. The plans for the new facility will also be presented to members of a fundraising committee, which is comprised mainly of business and community leaders in the area. CSUN will likely take its final plans for the PAC to the CSU Board of Trustees at its November meeting. Foundation meetings take place every three to four months.
Panhellenic Council members plot out big recruiting week
Delta Delta Delta, a member of the Panhellenic Council, is hosting a "sorority exchange" at 7 p.m. at the Tri Delta House Thursday night. Tri Delta is recruiting any CSUN women who may be interested in rushing. The Tri Delta house is located at 17739 Halsted Avenue in Northridge. On Sept. 30, Kappa Kappa Gamma will host its belly flop contest at the Kinesiology Pool between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Coming up in October, Alpha Omicron Pi will have their A.O. Pie Night. Any person that brings in canned goods will be given a slice of pie. Canned goods will be donated to Meet Each Need with Dignity, or MEND, a Pacoima-based volunteer organization that focuses on helping residents of the northeast San Fernando Valley. The Panhellenic Council has its weekly meetings on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the University Student Union Flintridge Room.


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Q: C# why can't a UInt32 be unboxed as UInt64? Consider:
object o = 123456U;
ulong l = (ulong) o; // fails

But this:
object o = 123456U;
ulong l = (ulong) (uint) o; // succeeds

The real issue I have is that I'd like to have a function that depending on a parameter  type, processes them differently.  Such as:
void foo(object o)
{
switch (Type.GetTypeCode(o.GetType()))
   {
      case TypeCode.UInt32:
      case TypeCode.UInt64:
      ulong l = (ulong) o;
      RunUnsignedIntVersion(l);
      break;
      case TypeCode.Int32:
      case TypeCode.Int64:
      long n = (long) o;
      RunSignedVersion(n);
      break;
   }
}

and you can't make the following calls:
foo(123456U);
foo(123456);

I know there are ways to do this using generics.  But I'm using .net micro framework and generics are not supported.  But any C# 3.0 compiler specific features are supported including anonymous functions.
Edit I'd like to avoid having to handle each type separately. Is there a way this can be done and still have a parameter of object type?

A:   case TypeCode.Int32:
    RunSignedVersion((int) o);
    break;
  case TypeCode.Int64:
    long n = (long) o;
    RunSignedVersion(n);
    break;

the reason you can't unbox as int is because unboxing and casting are two different operations that happen to share the same operator.

A: The unbox operations support only the unbox, not any coercion that you might expect.
Whilst this can be frustrating it is worth noting that fixing this would

*

*make unboxing considerably more expensive

*possibly complicate the language due to nasty edge cases on method overload selection

Amongst others, for some in depth explanation, Eric Lippert is, as ever, most instructive
If you care about performance the only effective way to do this is (as Jimmy points out)
case TypeCode.Int32:
    RunSignedVersion((int) o);
    break;
case TypeCode.Int64:
    long n = (long) o;
    RunSignedVersion(n);
    break;

This seems not too onerous.
If this is too painful then you may make use of Convert.ToInt64 or Convert.ToUInt64() with the associated cost.
void foo(object o)
{
   switch (Type.GetTypeCode(o.GetType()))
   {
      case TypeCode.UInt32:
      case TypeCode.UInt64:
          ulong l = Convert.ToUInt64(o);
          RunUnsignedIntVersion(l);
          break;
      case TypeCode.Int32:
      case TypeCode.Int64:
          long n = Convert.ToInt64(o);
          RunSignedVersion(n);
          break;
   }
}

If Convert is not available here is the rotor source for the relevant methods:
    [CLSCompliant(false)]
    public static ulong ToUInt64(object value) {
        return value == null? 0: ((IConvertible)value).ToUInt64(null);
    }

    [CLSCompliant(false)]
    public static long ToInt64(object value) {
        return value == null? 0: ((IConvertible)value).ToInt64(null);
    }

IConvertible is supported as an interface in the compact framework, I would assume this would therefore work but have not tried it.
If you want the MicroFramework then I suggest simply implementing the conversion options on a per type basis is the best you can do. The API is so sparse that there really isn't much else possible. I would also suggest that anything based on boxing is risky since this is a significant allocation overhead in a very memory constrained environment.
If you are trying to implement a string.Format() alike have you considered System.Ext.Text.StringBuilder.AppendFormat followed by a ToString?

A: This is because you can only unbox to the same type that was originally boxed (or to the nullable version of that type).
For example, a boxed byte can only be unboxed to byte or byte?, a boxed int can only be unboxed to int or int?, a boxed long can only be unboxed to long or long? etc etc.

A: You could create an extension method like that :
public static class ConversionExtensions
{
    public static ulong ToUInt64(this object value)
    {
        return ((IConvertible)value).ToUInt64();
    }
}

You could then use it as follows :
object o = 123456U;
ulong l = o.ToUInt64();


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Els tendons són bandes molt resistents a la tracció situades als extrems musculars, unint als músculs als ossos. Són de color blanc perlat, de consistència forta i no contràctils. Estan constituïts per fibres de teixit connectiu, que s'agrupen en fascicles. Les seves cèl·lules particulars són conegudes com a tenòcits, que juntament amb les fibres de col·lagen i d'elastina són els encarregats de donar les diferents propietats a l'estructura.

Els tendons tenen dues funciones principals:

 Funció mecànica: Uneixen i transmeten forces del múscul a l'os. Per una banda el múscul s'uneix al tendó a través de la unió miotendinosa, que sol ser la part més dèbil de l'estructura quant a la resistència a les forces de tracció, i per tant el lloc més propens a patir lesions. En aquesta zona podem trobar una transició de teixit muscular a teixit tendinós, per tant podrem trobar miòcits i tenòcits. Per l'altre extrem el tendó s'uneix a l'os mitjançant la unió osteotendinosa. És aquí on la transició serà de teixit tendinós a teixit ossi, en el segment ordre; tenòcits elastina i col·lagen, disminueix l'elastina i apareixen calcificacions i finalment osteòcits
 Funció propioceptiva: En el tendó podem trocar terminacions nervioses propioceptives (òrgans tendinosos de Golgi) els quals recapten informació sobre la tensió del tendó i poden generar reflexos per tal d'evitar danys en l'estructura d'aquest. Un exemple en seria el reflex miotàtic.

Els tendons estan formats per teixit connectiu dens. Els feixos de fibres que el formen es troben entrellaçats per teixit connectiu dens irregular no modelat rebent el nom de peritendó. El tendó exposat a l'aire es deteriora ràpidament, com succeeix en les ferides o intervencions quirúrgiques. Es classifica segons la seva disposició en:
 Sense baina sinovial: es localitzen en zones de baixa fricció.
 Amb baina sinovial: es localitzen en zones d'alta fricció.

Està format principalment per fibres de col·lagen de tipus I, molt estretament agrupades entre si, a més d'una escassa quantitat de fibres elàstiques i mucopolisacàrids, que s'encarreguen de mantenir-lo unit a l'os. Està ubicat a nivell dels músculs i té la funció de fer de nexe entre el múscul i l'os. Poden unir també els músculs d'estructures toves com en el globus ocular.

Tenen la funció d'inserir el múscul a l'os oq a la fàscia i transmetre la força de la contracció muscular per produir un moviment. Mentre que els tendons serveixen per moure l'os o l'estructura, els lligaments són el teixit connectiu fibrós que uneixen els ossos entre si i que, generalment, la seva funció és la d'unir estructures i mantenir-les estables.

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Software // Information Management
Doug Henschen
Actuate Upgrade Bridges Strategic and Operational Performance Management
With an interface for every user type and eight extendable BIRT report layouts, Views 8 app is said to go from strategic scorecards down to operational exception reports.
The biggest challenge in many high-level performance management initiatives is translating strategic goals into operational measures that in-line managers can actually do something about. Actuate's Performancesoft Views 8, announced August 4, is said to deliver a single platform that can span strategic and operational initiatives through a variety of user interfaces, including eight new pre-built reports based on the open-source BIRT (Business Intelligence Reporting Tool) framework. "If you want to drive performance management deeper into an organization, you have to be able to serve a diverse user base," says Richard Stark, director of solutions marketing. "Views 8 lets users at all levels bring measures into a preferred interface."
Executives, for example, gravitate toward Views 8 Briefing Books, while analysts, process owners and process participants tend to use Actuate's formatted e.Speadsheets for Excel and its rich, interactive Web pages. The eight new BIRT-based reports are generic layouts that can be extended to a variety of operational areas, be it sales, work force management, supply chain management or other activities.
"Our old reporting technology was inflexible... there were just 18 reports, and they weren't extendable by end users," says Jeff Perkins, chief technology officer. "With Views 8 we supply a suite of standard reports that can live in a user's favorite interface. Using BIRT and e.Spreadsheets, users can extend the base reports with any number of additional metrics."
Other upgrades to Views 8 include 21 reporting Web services and 20 Information Objects said to simplify the task of integrating underlying data in Actuate in-memory cubes. These integration options are another upgrade aimed at helping users at various levels drill down from performance scorecards into operational (non-scorecard) data that offers a more granular view of performance as well as root causes of problems.
"It was possible to do this before with Views, but it required lots of work – manual processes, switching between applications and writing bridge code to other applications," says Perkins. "Views 8 changes that."
Whether companies are starting with Balanced Scorecards aimed at high-level strategic performance or with operational scorecards monitoring call centers, risk, IT or other operational areas, Views 8 is "a single platform that can be deployed across every business process rather than being a niche application," explains Stark. "Even if you participate in multiple business processes, you won't have to learn multiple interfaces."
Views 8 is expected to ship in September. Pricing was not disclosed.


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Hollywood to Blame for Vegas Shooting, Says NRA Chief
By Callum Paton On 10/6/17 at 7:41 AM EDT
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The CEO of the National Rifle Association (NRA) hit out at Hollywood Thursday, accusing celebrities of hypocrisy over the mass shooting in Las Vegas and saying the elite were looking to exploit the recent tragedy for their own political gain.
"This Hollywood crowd makes billions a year, every single day, teaching gun irresponsibility to the American public," Wayne LaPierre told Fox News's Sean Hannity. "The hypocrisy is beyond belief."
Related: Las Vegas Shooting Police Turn on Public, Ask How No One Came Forward Over Paddock's Plans
"They criticize me for saying people ought to be able to protect themselves from murderers, rapists and robbers," LaPierre continued, "and then they make billions depicting every night those same situations. The hypocrisy coming out of Hollywood is beyond belief. The American public doesn't buy into it."
LaPierre also vigorously defended Second Amendment rights, rebuffing calls for stricter gun control following Sunday's deadly attack in which Nevada local Stephen Paddock gunned down 58 festivalgoers from the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas hotel.
He said anti-gun senator Dianne Feinstein and Minority Leader Charles Schumer were looking to "piggyback their agenda to ban guns" following the tragedy.
Congress needs to do their job and make sure that they are going with meaningful solutions to these underlying problems- @ChrisCoxNRA #NRA pic.twitter.com/l8IQspeDoQ
— NRA (@NRA) October 6, 2017
The NRA has again been drawn into the spotlight after Sunday's shooting. In a statement Thursday, the powerful pro-gun lobby called on the government to review regulation on bump stocks, the modification that allows a semiautomatic rifle to function as a fully automatic weapon. At least one of Paddock's guns was modified in such a manner.
"The [NRA] is calling on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) to immediately review whether these devices comply with federal law," the group said of bump stocks. It added that the devices "should be subject to additional regulations."
Speaking to Hannity, LaPierre reiterated the NRA's position that the administration of Barack Obama was to blame for the availability of bump stocks but added the organization was not calling for the equipment to be banned. "We didn't say ban, we didn't say confiscate," LaPierre said.
NRA figureheads have been out in force in recent days defending gun laws. Its chief lobbyist, Chris W. Cox, spoke to Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson on his prime-time program Tucker Carlson Tonight, also on Thursday.
Cox used his appearance to advocate nationwide "right-to-carry reciprocity," legislation that would require every state to accept permits issued in the other 49.
"Right now, the American people are looking for answers," Cox said. "But the American people are also looking for their Second Amendment. They're looking for Congress to respect the Second Amendment."
NRA: Weaker Gun Laws Answer to Gun Violence
ISIS: Stephen Paddock Became Muslim Six Months Ago
It Was All Legal, Except for the Part Where People Died


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% subscript references we have to deal with are:
% one level
% dep.(field)   - i.e. struct('type',{'.'} ,'subs',{field})
% dep(idx)      - i.e. struct('type',{'()'},'subs',{idx})
% two levels
% dep(idx).(field)
%
% to be dealt with elsewhere
% dep.(field){fidx}
% three levels
% dep(idx).(field){fidx}
%
% This code is part of a batch job configuration system for MATLAB. See
%      help matlabbatch
% for a general overview.
%_______________________________________________________________________
% Copyright (C) 2007 Freiburg Brain Imaging

% Volkmar Glauche
% $Id: subsref.m 4073 2010-09-24 12:07:57Z volkmar $

rev = '$Rev: 4073 $'; %#ok

if strcmpi(subs(1).type, '()')
    % select referenced objects from input array
    dep = dep(subs(1).subs{:});
    if numel(subs) == 1
        % done, return selected objects
        varargout{1} = dep;
        return;
    else
        % continue, avoid recursion
        subs = subs(2:end);
    end
end

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    % field reference
    val = {dep.(subs(1).subs)};
    if numel(subs) > 1
        varargout = cellfun(@(cval)subsref(cval,subs(2:end)), val, 'UniformOutput', false);
    else
        varargout = val;
    end
else
    cfg_message('matlabbatch:subsref:unknowntype', 'Unknown subsref type: ''%s''. This should not happen.', subs(1).type);
end


My post this week is a fun two-page layout I did with a Design A and Design B pocket page. I really like the Design B for vertical photos since you only have to have 3 per side. I will admit, if I start taking vertical photos, I keep in mind that I need at least 3. Since starting pocket page style scrapbooking, I find myself mainly taking horizontal photos because I can always crop it to a 3x4. If I don't have enough verticals for a whole vertical page, I'll just shrink it to 3x4. What do you do?
This layout was a super fun day that included so many great outdoor photos, thus the two page layout. We went to a fun little theme park geared for the younger age set. It was a blast. The July Take 10 Kit green/purple cards were great for these photos.
We weren't far from IKEA, so we got that errand done, too. The carts are so fun and you have to get ice cream on the way out.
I loved capturing this moment. Big brother feeding his ice cream cone to baby brother.