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Subject: Why a Legendary Investor Is Betting Big on the Price of Gold
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Why a Legendary Investor Is Betting Big on the Price of Gold
By Peter Krauth, Resource Specialist, Money Morning • January 22, 2019
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The price of gold continued its lateral movement last week, but veteran gold traders are used to a plateau after a rally.
But we're seeing a barrage of bullish indicators for gold right now, including a billionaire investing mogul jumping into the space.
After all, the big rally that took gold prices back into bull mode did so convincingly.
Gold is well above its 200-day moving average, which should provide support if current weakness becomes a bit more near-term correction.
But none of the fundamental drivers have seen much change. Trade tariffs are still a major issue, the U.S. government shutdown is still in place, global growth is slowing, and the Fed's become more dovish.
With yet another billionaire throwing his hat into the gold ring, the arguments for owning the ultimate hedge have gotten even stronger.
Add in a mega-merger to form the world's largest gold miner, and you have the makings for more strength in gold.
Let's take a closer look at what's going on, including where I see gold prices heading next…
Why the Price of Gold Won't Stay Flat for Long
The price of gold got to within less than $4 of $1,300 a full seven times in the last few weeks. But each time, traders seized those highs as an opportunity to sell and take profits.
Once gold prices can close convincingly above $1,300, that could well become a new "floor," with gold then working its way higher.
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Still, over the past week, gold has mostly meandered sideways. Between Monday (Jan. 14) and Thursday (Jan. 17), gold reached $1,288 on the low and $1,295 on the high.
But by Friday (Jan. 18), optimism continued to grow over prospects that the U.S.-China trade spat was nearing an end.
Stocks rose on more relief rallying during the week too. The combination of these two variables lifted the dollar even further on Friday.
We can see that in the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) below…
That Friday-morning surge in the DXY took it from just above 96 to almost 96.4 in short order. That was enough to beat gold back, and the price of gold fell from $1,286 to $1,281 by late in the trading day.
Then on Monday (Jan. 21), a shortened trading day for gold and a holiday for stock markets, gold dipped a bit further even as the DXY held steady around 96.34.
But as I said earlier, we're still in bull mode, and I expect a break above gold's resistance level will send gold prices higher.
And from what I'm seeing in my gold charts, one indicator shows we're poised for a new breakout.
It's no wonder a legendary real estate billionaire is moving into gold…
My Latest Gold Price Prediction for February
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GenSight Biologics has completed enrolling patients in its Phase 3 REVERSE clinical trial evaluating GS010 as a treatment for Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON).
LHON is a rare inherited mitochondrial disease that is passed on by the mother. It causes degeneration of retinal cells in an offspring, leading to irreversible loss of vision and sometimes blindness. The disease, which is caused by a gene mutation in mitochondria, usually shows up in the teens or early twenties, although it can also appear in early childhood or late adulthood.
GS010 is a proprietary technology based on a mitochondrial targeting sequence, or MTS. GS010 uses an adeno-associated virus (AAV) to deliver a non-mutant gene to the mitochondria that can override the mutation.
When the non-mutant gene reaches the inside of the cell, it produces a protein that restores mitochondrial function. Mitochondria are components of cells that convert food to energy.
REVERSE (NCT02652780) and RESCUE (NCT02652767) are Phase 3 trials. They are designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a single intravitreal injection of GS010 in people with LHON who have a G11778A mutation of their mitochondrial ND4 gene.
The pivotal trials, both randomized, double-masked, and sham-controlled, were conducted in seven centers across the United States and Europe. A sham intervention involves mimicking a therapy application — such as sticking a needle in a patient to feign injection — without administering the treatment.
REVERSE enrolled 36 patients whose vision began deteriorating at seven to 12 months. Forty-eight-week treatment results are expected by the end of the first quarter of 2018.
RESCUE is recruiting 36 patients whose vision began deteriorating in fewer than six months. Enrollment is expected to be completed by the end of the first half of 2017.
"This is an exciting time for patients and physicians, who are waiting for a safe and efficient treatment for LHON. We are encouraged by the safety and pharmacodynamics results seen in the Phase I/II study, and are now only a year away from a potential transformative treatment for LHON, should the results be positive," Nancy J. Newman, MD, the investigator of the study, said in a press release. She is director of neuro-ophthalmology at Emory University.
GS010 has been granted orphan drug designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States and by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in the European Union. The designation provides financial and other incentives to companies to develop treatments for rare diseases.
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Selling Losers Before 2023? Buy These Stable TSX Stocks With the Proceeds
As we head into a highly uncertain 2023, here are two of the best and safest TSX stocks to add to your portfolio today.
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As we quickly approach the end of the year, now is the perfect time to review and rebalance your portfolio of TSX stocks. Not only is this the time for tax-loss selling, but it's also a great time to review all your finances and investments. Specifically, you'll want to review how your capital is allocated and assess both your winners and losers.
Although you don't want to sell most stocks at a loss when they're down, especially if you believe in their long-term potential. However, you may have bought lower-quality stocks in the past or companies that you've changed your mind about that you'll now want to sell.
Once you don't believe in a stock's potential anymore, it should be sold right away, even if it's for a loss. This way, you can reinvest that capital into a high-quality investment immediately.
After 2022, many high-risk and smaller TSX stocks have been some of the worst performers and continue to have some of the highest risk going forward. So it would make sense for investors to look to offload these sooner rather than later.
Therefore, if you're selling these businesses and looking to shore up your portfolio, here are two stable TSX stocks you can buy with the proceeds.
A top Canadian utility stock to strengthen your portfolio
If you're looking to add more safety and stability to your portfolio, finding a highly defensive TSX stock like Fortis (TSX:FTS) is essential.
Fortis is one of the top utility stocks in Canada, and utility stocks are some of the lowest-risk investments you can make. The services they offer are essential and regulated by governments, and therefore these stocks often see very little fluctuations in their revenue or earnings.
Because of their low-risk nature, they make some of the best dividend growth stocks you can buy. In fact, Fortis has increased its dividend for 49 consecutive years now, longer than almost any other Canadian company.
Furthermore, since these companies have minimal risks, the stocks aren't very volatile either. This stability makes utility stocks like Fortis ideal for protecting your capital.
Therefore, after Fortis declined slightly due to higher interest rates, and while it offers a dividend yield of approximately 4%, it's one of the best TSX stocks to buy for safety and resiliency in this environment.
One of the best defensive growth stocks on the TSX
While Fortis is an excellent stock that can protect your capital, if you're looking for a defensive stock that has a bit more growth potential, you may want to consider Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN).
Brookfield owns highly essential infrastructure assets all over the world, including a significant utility segment.
The businesses it owns are extremely robust, such as pipelines, railroads, ports, telecom towers, and data storage centres. Therefore, much like Fortis, Brookfield is a reliable stock that should be able to weather economic downturns better than most other TSX stocks.
However, while the assets it owns are defensive, the stock operates like a growth company. It's constantly looking at how it can best invest its capital and expand its portfolio.
And because of its size and global reach, Brookfield has the potential to find high-quality undervalued assets all over the globe, which it's done time and again.
Over the last year, while the economy has been struggling significantly, Brookfield has managed to increase its sales by 29.1% while its operating profit increased by 24%.
Therefore, while the stock trades near the low end of its 52-week range, and offers investors a dividend yield of 4.1%, it's certainly one of the best TSX stocks you can buy in this environment.
Fool contributor Daniel Da Costa has positions in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. The Motley Fool recommends Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and Fortis. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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The Square "Fighting March" of the Crusaders at the Battle of Ascalon (1099)
By Georgios Theotokis
Journal of Medieval Military History, Vol.11 (2013)
Battle of Ascalon from a 13th century manuscript
Introduction: On 12 August 1099 the Latin knights and footsoldiers of the First Crusade left Jerusalem to meet the Fatimid army of the grand vizier Al-Afdal which, at that time, had invaded Judaea and had encamped close to the coastal city of Ascalon. The army was estimated to be around twenty thousand strong, including both infantry and cavalry.
This would be the first of several major expeditions by the Egyptians launched against the Crusader states in Palestine, all entering through Ascalon and its coastal plain. The Latin leaders were first alerted about a possible large enemy force approaching from the south on 9 August and on the next day the Crusader armies began their forty-kilometer march south to the city of Ascalon where the enemy was last reported to have camped. According to Raymond of Aguilers, one of the main chroniclers of the First Crusade and an eye witness of the events, the Latins numbered 1,200 knights and no more than 9,000 footsoldiers and "they marched in nine ranks, three to the rear, three to the front, and three in the middle so that attack would be met in three ranks with the middle one always available to bolster the others."
See also Georgios Theotokis' article '11th century Norman mercenaries in the Mediterranean" from Medieval Warfare
In this paper I will examine a number of theories about the origin of this particular marching formation, based on the manuals attributed to the Byzantine Emperors Maurice (582–602), Leo VI (886–912) and Nicephoros Phocas (963– 69) and several anonymous Byzantine military treatises of the sixth and tenth centuries. Also, I will seek to understand why the Latins adopted this particular formation and how effective it would have been against the two enemies of the Crusaders in the Holy Land, the Seljuks and the Fatimids. The question whether we have any other examples of the use of this "fighting march" after the battle of Ascalon will also be considered.
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Will John Frusciante Ever Return To Red Hot Chili Peppers?
5 August 2018, 06:00 | Updated: 5 August 2018, 13:14
The former guitarist was spotted hanging out with Flea last weekend, but what are chances of him ever rejoining the band?
John Frusciante first joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers at just 18 years old, following the death of Hillel Slovak in 1988 due to a heroin overdose.
Frusciante went on to battle his own heroin addiction, which - after leaving the band in 1992 - almost cost him his life.
Despite re-joining the band in 1998 and going on to release Californication in 1999 followed by By The Way in 2002, Stadium Arcadium (2006) was to be the last album he recorded with Anthony Kiedis and co.
While it seems since his official departure from the band in 2009 that the California funk rockers had finally found a fit in Josh Klinghoffer, there may be fresh hope that Frusciante could return to them once more.
As Alternative Nation reported back in February, a fan on Reddit recalled his amazing chance to speak to the guitarist via Skype thanks to a favour from a friend.
In the account, wesleyredhot claims he spoke to the rocker and quizzed him on whether he'd ever re-join the band.
He then revealed his response, noting: "He said that destiny made him fall in love with other things that made him distance himself from a Rock Band, but in the end he completed that one day he might come back, he just thinks it's still far from happening but it's a possibility for one day maybe."
See his full account what appears to be a still of Frusciante below:
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I just met John Frusciante on 12/20/2017 on Skype and asked him a few questions! =) from r/RedHotChiliPeppers
Months later John and Flea renewed fans' hopes once more by appearing together at an LA boxing match, and being photographed in public for the first time in over a decade.
See an image of the musicians enjoying each other's company here:
While there's nothing to suggest it means anything for John and the Californian band, we can but live in hope.
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Homeland Security Secretary Waives Several Environmental Laws to Ensure Expeditious Barrier Construction in El Paso Sector
By Anthony B. Cavender
Anthony B. Cavender
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 102(c) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended, the Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, in her "sole discretion" has waived in their entirety the following laws (including all federal state, or other laws, regulations and legal requirements deriving therefrom) to expedite the construction of barriers and roads in the "project area" described as being located in the vicinity of the international land border of the U.S. near the Santa Teresa Land Port of Entry in the State of New Mexico:
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The Learn by Design competition, presented by VS America, has announced the winner for this year's event, Waukee Innovation & Learning Center (WILC) by CannonDesign and INVISION Architecture (Waukee, IA).
With the nation experiencing rising costs in post-secondary education, as well as ever-evolving changes in employment opportunities, there is a growing opportunity to create programs and facilities that introduce entrepreneurial education earlier through PK-12 intuitions.
The WILC is a hub for creativity and innovation for Waukee Community School District students and surrounding businesses. Through a revolutionary collaboration, students, educators and business partners unite in one building to create professional work. All of the features of the building work perfectly alongside the Waukee APEX program helping to provide more opportunities for students to grow their professional skills, which are a core asset of the APEX program.
Seven finalists, from across the U.S. and internationally were selected as finalists in the third annual Learn By Design competition. The competition celebrates the collaboration that takes place between designers and educators in pursuit of creating groundbreaking physical learning environments. Finalists pitched their design based solutions to challenges in education to a panel of expert judges.
The competition was judged by Craig Gaulden Davis Principal, Jim Determan, Executive Director of the Children's Museum Pittsburgh, Jane Werner, Director of Austin Public Library, Roosevelt Weeks, and Citizen Schools Director of Maker Initiatives, Stephanie Santoso.


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So for 2015, I splurged on a couple of titles that will be my friends for the next couple of weeks.
The arctic north wind has made its way into my tropical S. Texas homeland. I have forgotten how to wear a coat.
There is an art to carrying an accessory so large. Getting in and out of the coat. The habit of bundling up is rusty with me. My watch is too large and catches on the sleeve.
I had to practice putting on my gloves. Taking them off, pull the pinky, then the thumb, then follow the fingers down to pull off the glove successfully.
On my sales calls today, a particularly flamboyant receptionist had on rainbow wool gloves. She had to show them off. A high of 44, she was bundled up inside in sweater, scarf, boots, and gloves. She was sweet.
The wind is picking up. The day is winding down. My books are on the edge of my desk….beckoning me to my reading spot.
Maybe an early cup of tea and a chapter or two before dinner.
Today I'm grateful for reviving old skills. I'm grateful for the chilly wind that brings back childhood memories, and kills the bugs.
I'm grateful for successful sales calls, and a good coat to keep me warm on the two or three days a year I get to wear it.


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Q: Get element id using the custom tag value jquery How can I get element id using the custom tag value jquery ?

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how can i get value of id where tab_id = 4 using jquery ?

A: var id = $('[tab_id="4"]').attr('id');

And if there is multiple element with tab_id="4", and you need to get all the ids, then use:
var ids = $('[tab_id="4"]').map(function() {
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A: Demo On JsFiddle
try out this selector
$('div[tab_id = "4"]').attr("id")

check : Attribute Equals Selector [name="value"]

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A: Use the attributes selector
$('div[tab_id="4"]').prop('id')

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A: var id = $('div[tab_id="4"]').prop("id");

A: use attr()
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Because a roof deck is the foundation for the roof system, the designer needs to coordinate the roof system design requirements for the roof deck with the structural engineer to ensure the performance of the roof system. For example, the roof deck may need to extend to the roof edge. In this example, the roof deck may not need to extend to the roof edge for structural concerns but is needed to support the roof system; the roof designer must address this. If the roof deck is structurally sloped, the designer and engineer must determine whether the low point is a potential drain location. Are there steel beams in the way of the drain location? The roof deck must be attached to the structure to prevent uplift. And the designer and engineer must determine what the deflection of the roof-deck span may be between structural supports. For example, steel deck is sometimes installed with spans of 7 feet between joists and flexes (deflects) under foot traffic. This typically is not a good condition onto which a ridged roof system, such as a bituminous one, should be installed. It cannot be expected to accommodate such deflection. PHOTOS: Hutchinson Design Group Ltd.
Attachment methods of roof decks vary and also need to be discussed with the structural engineer. You should discuss nails versus screws, welding versus screw or pneumatic anchors, and how all of these will perform until the roof system is installed. You also must consider protecting the deck from thermal expansion and contraction. I have seen large roofs where the pneumatic anchors were "popping" out under the heat of the day, expanding the large expanses of steel roof deck beyond the strength of the anchor. Ping, ping, ping. I thought I was being shot at!
Coordination with the structural engineer is required to prevent conditions, such as this roof deck being held back from the wall.
Another consideration is the moisture content of the roof deck. Steel is basically zero while wood and concrete can be quite high. It is important for the roof system designer to coordinate with the structural engineer so the respective specification section can clearly define drying time of concrete. My current specification varies from structural concrete's 60 days without major rewetting to four to six months for lightweight aggregate concrete topping.
There is currently a lot of discussion about lightweight aggregate roof decks and the soft aggregates' ability to retain water for extended periods of time. Typically, this lightweight concrete is placed on a non-vented steel deck of precast concrete planking. The aggregate retains large amounts of water, and this water cannot dry downward. This downward drying is further compromised when a reflective roof cover is installed. Major litigation due to the formation of mold within these roof systems has occurred. Furthermore, if the roof system has been installed prior to acceptable drying, the roof cover has the potential to become the vapor retarder.
Several large legal cases have been made about roofs installed over lightweight roof decks that are not dry; moisture rises and condenses within the roof system, particularly reflective single plies. If the structural designer is leaning toward this system, it is important you as the roof system designer speak up and inform the design team of the long dry time required and that the roof system cannot be installed for months. (Venting base sheets can be used to vent the moist vapor as the concrete dries but require careful detailing and will be discussed in future articles about vapor barriers.) The National Roofing Contractors Association, Rosemont, Ill., and Midwest Roofing Contractors Association, Chicago, have excellent technical advice on this subject, and I urge you to review it.
Poured concrete roof decks (toppings) have the benefit of being monolithic and thus eliminate air infiltration through the deck material itself and/or the joints. Air infiltration can be a significant concern, especially on "wet" interiors, such as pools, kitchens and locker rooms, as well as facilities that have positive building pressures that force interior air to the exterior.
Way too many buildings are designed without parapets, resulting in a gravel stop condition, which I believe presents a rooftop safety concern for maintenance personnel. How does the roof deck fit in here, you might ask? Camber. Roof decks made of precast and steel set on long-span steel joints can have considerable camber (upward warping to accommodate loading). I have seen 4 to 5 inches and always get a good chuckle when the roof deck rises above the roof edge and the construction team is scratching their heads trying to figure out how to add the insulation and make a gravel stop work. It doesn't. The roof edge typically has to be raised, at considerable cost. We won't discuss who pays for this, but it would suffice to say the contractor installs what is designed. Be sure to ask the engineer if there is any camber.
Another pet peeve of mine on steel roof decks is when the roof drain sump pan is installed by the roof deck contractor and not by the plumbing contractor. A plumbing contractor would install a sump pan manufactured for the drain, which allows it to sit flush to the roof deck and doesn't create a 1 1/2-inch sump at the drain, like drain pans installed by the roof deck installer. Those old steel roof deck sumps are archaic, were made for low-insulated roofs and should be avoided.
Roofs are systems and are only as good as their weakest link.
Roof decks form the base of the roof system. A good foundation can eliminate concerns that affect roof system performance.
Coordinate with the structural engineer your needs for roof system performance.
Find out the possible deflection under load; this may be critical on ballasted systems.
Coordination may require a revision to the structural detailing and new thinking on the structural engineer's behalf.
Coordinate the varying specification sections that deal with the structural roof deck and the roofing.
Realize that the roof deck surfaces may vary, and coordinate the leveling of them with the other related trades. For example, precast planks are often offset at the joints. The precast deck specification should restrict the amount of deck-plane differential and remedial means. For example, a concrete topping slab should be clearly delineated in that section and cross-referenced in the roof cover section.


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Cajuns to face SBC's best rushing offense Saturday vs. Coastal Carolina
The most important group of players on the UL football practice field this week might be the members of the Cajuns' scout concept team.
Cajuns to face SBC's best rushing offense Saturday vs. Coastal Carolina The most important group of players on the UL football practice field this week might be the members of the Cajuns' scout concept team. Check out this story on dailyworld.com: https://www.dailyworld.com/story/sports/college/ul/2018/09/18/cajuns-face-sbcs-best-rushing-offense-saturday-vs-coastal-carolina/1348014002/
Bobby Ardoin, Special to the Daily World Published 1:57 p.m. CT Sept. 18, 2018
The Cajuns will open Sun Belt Conference play this Saturday as they take on Coastal Carolina at Cajun Field. Caitlin Jacob, Lafayette Daily Advertiser
UL football coach Billy Napier talks to quarterback Andre Nunez (7) during the first half of Saturday's game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Mississippi.(Photo: Jim Lytle/AP)
LAFAYETTE — The most important group of players on the UL football practice field this week might be the members of the Cajuns' scout concept team.
Cajuns' head coach Billy Napier alluded to that Monday during his weekly press conference when he discussed defending the Coastal Carolina offense.
Scout teams are assembled primarily to simulate the plays of opposing teams.
Coastal Carolina, which currently features the best rushing offense in the Sun Belt Conference, will present a challenge when the Chanticleers visit Cajun Field at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
The Cajuns, Napier said, will confront a Coastal Carolina team that runs a spread offense. No problem there.
With the Chanticleers, however, there's more to it than that.
The Chanticleers run their spread with an unusual nuance, Napier said.
It's more of an option spread based on Veer and Wing-T formation, something the Cajuns' won't see very often, said Napier.
"We are going to see a very different offensive component. It's going to take discipline defensively and attending to gap integrity. It's very difficult to simulate," Napier pointed out.
The Chanticleers average 251 rushing yards and are second in scoring offense (40 points).
A very unusual week
Coastal Carolina is 2-1, but have experienced one of the most interesting weeks in college football.
The Chanticleers had their game against Campbell moved up several days (last Wednesday) due to the approach of Hurricane Florence.
Based in Conway, South Carolina, Coastal Carolina's football operation loaded aboard five buses and landed in Jacksonville, Florida, on Thursday.
The Chanticleers have been in Jacksonville since then and will practice there this week on a couple of high school fields before traveling to Lafayette for the game Saturday night.
"They've gotten good quarterback play and their running backs are pretty good," said Napier.
Defense needs improvement
In a familiar theme dating back several seasons under the Mark Hudspeth era, the Cajuns' defense needs to improve, Napier said.
"Defensively we are a work in progress. The young players we signed are making progress. We can certainly play better," said Napier.
Mississippi State head football coach Joe Moorhead said after his team's 56-10 win over the Cajuns last Saturday that his team won the game "with physicality and execution."
Napier said the competition continues on the Cajuns' defense, with expectations that depth chart positions will change from week to week.
Mississippi State evaluation
Napier said he is willing to take "100 percent of the blame" for the Cajuns' performance at Mississippi State.
The Cajuns, he said, weren't prepared well enough to face Mississippi State, which was ranked No. 16 at the time.
The Cajuns made enough plays on first and second downs in Starkville, said Napier.
UL's problem was on third downs when the Cajuns were placed in third-and-long and on fourth down when Napier's offense went 0-for-3.
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The Black Monday Firing That Doesn't Make Any Sense: Lovie Smith
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Romeo Crennel, Chan Gailey, Andy Reid, Pat Shurmur, and Norv Turner were fired on Monday for the usual reasons that coaches get fired. All of these guys either led franchises to horrible records (Crennel), disappointed their pitchfork-waving fan bases one too many times (Turner), led their franchises to horrible records and disappointed their pitchfork-waving fan bases one too many times (Reid), or coached in Buffalo/Cleveland (Gailey/Shurmur). Really, this could've been Black Monday 2011 or Black Monday 2010 or Black Monday 1812.
Then came word that Bears coach Lovie Smith got pink-axed as well. (This hot new term is catching on, I can feel it!) Since making the Super Bowl after the 2006 season, Smith's Chicago teams have missed the playoffs in five of the last six years. Fair enough, that's how NFL coaches are evaluated. Or, it would've been fair enough if Smith and the Bears had missed the playoffs in the typical way—say, by going 8-8, as they did last year. But this season, Chicago went 10-6. In two of those losses, quarterback Jay Cutler didn't finish the game (against Houston) or didn't play (against San Francisco) due to a brain injury. Frontline players like Brian Urlacher, Tim Jennings, and Lance Louis also missed games down the stretch as the Bears tailed off after a 7-1 start. Even so, Chicago would've made the postseason if the Packers had beaten the Vikings on Sunday. But Green Bay lost, making the Bears the sixth team with 10 wins or more to miss out on the playoffs since 1992.
For the second year in a row, Slate and Deadspin are teaming up for a season-long NFL roundtable. Check back here each week as a rotating cast of football watchers discusses the weekend's key plays, coaching decisions, and traumatic brain injuries. And click here to play the latest episode of Slate's sports podcast Hang Up and Listen.
Lovie Smith, then, was fired after leading a team to a record better than that of last year's Super Bowl winner because a bunch of teams he didn't coach happened to have good seasons. Also, he failed to prevent Jay Cutler from getting a concussion.
When a coach gets fired because of things he can't control, bloodthirsty fans will almost certainly explain it away by saying he's bad at the things he can control. At least by the accounts of Bears facepainters, Smith was bad at all the little things that get on fans' nerves, like timeout and challenge-flag deployment—the exact same stuff that supposedly makes Andy Reid unworthy of his Hall of Fame mustache. It's not quite as dumb to blame a coach for misusing his timeouts as it is to run him out of town because the Packers couldn't stop Adrian Peterson. Still, fans only talk about niggling things like clock management when their teams are losing. I'm guessing that Smith's ability to tell time didn't get worse as the season dragged on, nor did it cause Brian Urlacher to get hurt. It's an excuse, not a cause, a transparently drummed-up charge on the order of canning a guy you don't like because he took three pens from the supply closet.
This is what we know about Love Smith. His defenses are always great. His special teams units have had an amazing run of success—according to Football Outsiders' metrics, they've been in the top four of the NFL for the last seven seasons. His offenses have been mediocre. Add that all together, and you've got a coach who's well above-average, one who could perhaps benefit from some better personnel on the offensive line and a run of good health for his star players.
There are 16 games in an NFL season. 10-6 is a very strong record, and teams with that mark or worse have made the Super Bowl in four of the last five years. Four of Chicago's six losses came by one score or less. You can blame Lovie Smith for that, or the fact that some dude in Moline washed his lucky shirt at the halfway point of the season. Each of those excuses would make just as much sense.
Josh Levin is Slate's executive editor. You can e-mail him at sportsnut@slate.com, visit his website, and follow him on Twitter.
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Clary Mastenbroek was born in the Netherlands. At the Gerrit Rietveld Academy she studied graphic art and painting. She was teaching several years at Minerva Academy ,Groningen. Mastenbroek made over twenty huge folding screens, book illustrations, portraits and graphic art on commission.
Exhibitions in museums and galleries in the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, France, London, New York and Ireland, where she lives now for twenty five years with her own museum in a former mill surrounded by beautiful gardens laid out between the ruins of the mill. Her art is in museums and private collections worldwide. Several books about her art have been published.
The pictorial poetry of Mastenbroek has the insinuating narrative style of 17th century paintings. Colour is a prominent component, but sober and muted, often those of the underwater environment. Sometimes she features horses painted from life in the paintings, textures of the breathing animal with its veins and nervous muscle contraction. The intriguing magic realism with symbols and motives from Greek mythology are opening the gate between Eros and Hades, Life and Death.
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Often in troubleshooting issues with websites a repro using Fiddler may be gathered. But customers may not know that any credentials posted in a web form are captured.
It would be easier if the Fiddler trace has an option added to offer to sanitize all occurrences of a string (especially in post body) which looks like a credential been sent.
This helps customer ensure no sensitive information is shared. The support engineer can rest assured that he has what he needs minus the password to review troubleshoot the trace.
There are scripts to do this, and it might make sense to try to offer a built-in option to do it.
The problem is that it leads to a false sense of privacy, insofar as it's entirely possible for credentials to be masked in such a way (e.g. base64-encoding, rot-13, what have you) such that a cleaner script doesn't recognize them but an attacker would not.


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My New Year Resolution is to Keep Better Track of My Impact Data!
Actually I have used this system for several years, but thought perhaps with the New Year, I would share my system with all of you. For those of you who do not know it, I keep track of my demographics/impact data using Google Docs. Yep, that's right, Google Docs. Google Docs allows me to have access to my database where ever I have access to the internet. So, if you have a MiFi and are in the field when you are teaching, this is just the trick to help you keep track of your impact data.
I use a second form/spreadsheet set to keep track of my evaluation data.
The functions embedded in the spreadsheet allow me to aggregate data without a whole lot of fuss! And, when I'm running short on time, I can embed the charts into online documents/websites and let the documents update themselves with the data as I catch up with data input.
Feel free to submit your own data using the first link (I made a copy of my form/spreadsheet data to share so that no one is messing up my data), then click on the second link to see how that data is recorded.
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Thanks for sharing Deb! Great idea! What does the "taxonomy level" mean on your form?
I use taxonomy to represent the number of hours of contact. By tracking how much time I've invested in a program, I can determine whether high input programs actually have better impact.
A level 1 represents under 1 hour, 2 represents 1 – 6 hours, 3 represents 6 to 20 hours, 4 represents over 20 hours of contact with the clientele.


I want to know what's wrong with my pruned tree? And how can I prune the tree model using cross validation in R? Thanks.
You have used the minimum cross-validated error tree. An alternative is to use the smallest tree that is within 1 standard error of the best tree (the one you are selecting). The reason for this is that, given the CV estimates of the error, the smallest tree within 1 standard error is doing just as good a job at prediction as the best (lowest CV error) tree, yet it is doing it with fewer "terms".
Find the tree to the left of the one with minimum error whose cp value lies within the error bar of one with minimum error.
There could be many reasons why pruning is not affecting the fitted tree. For example the best tree could be the one where the algorithm stopped according to the stopping rules as specified in ?rpart.control.
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A hot tub is a luxury that most people dream of owning; however, there are realities that you need to be aware of before you make the purchase. Here are three things you'll need to know before you buy a hot tub.
The one thing most people don't think about before buying a hot tub is the amount of cleaning required. A hot tub, like a pool, needs to be constantly checked in order to maintain the correct pH level. Expect to clean your hot tub every few days and use chemical test strips in order to make sure the water is sanitary. You will also have to use chlorine or bromine to keep the hot tub clean. On top of that, every few months, you will need to drain the entire hot tub and replace the water. When draining it, you will have to replace the filers, inspect the jets, and clean off any grime or dirt that has accumulated. Sometimes having an expert come in and help sometimes can be helpful.
Another thing to consider before fulfilling your hot tub dream is the type of hot tub that is best for you and whether it suits the environment in which you live. A cheap hot tub might seem like a bargain, but it could cost you far more in the end. In a hot climate, you might wish to invest in a hot tub that actually cools down the water for a refreshing soak. During winter months, you have to watch out, too. Cold weather places certain demands on hot tubs, and not all of them are made to withstand the same weather. Doing some smart shopping can help ensure that you buy the right hot tub for your needs.
The last thing you should know before making your purchase is that there will be added costs on top of the price and installation charge for the tub itself. Have you considered that a hot tub will increase your electricity bill anywhere from $30 to $100 a month? There is also the cost of maintenance supplies such as filters you will need to buy regularly. There could also be unexpected costs when a pump breaks down or the electronics stop working. If you're getting a hot tub, be aware that routine maintenance and repairs will cost you extra throughout the life of the unit.
There really is nothing better than being able to take a warm soak in privacy. Before you get a hot tub, though, make sure that you're prepared for what it takes to care for it properly.
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3 defenders on one half of the field and Thielen. And not one zone defenders followed him and he catches an easy big gain. Enough with the zone. We just dont pay it well.
As well as Cousins is playing, we held the Vikings to 7 points in the first half.
Matthews is definitely atoning for his terrible game last week. That sack by Clark was made possible by CMIII almost knocking the ball out of Cousins' hand. He might not be getting the sack, but Matthews is definitely causing Cousins to hurry, move, and anyone in his area is getting a very tough reception. Maybe he finally realized he is on the last year of his contract, and on the wrong side of 30.
Was that really a hold on the Graham TD? It looked like Taylor rode his guy to the ground, but that the defender turned his back during the play without breaking contact. Another ticky-tacky call, like the Adams "pushoff".
That was a questionable at best on that holding call. The refs are pathetic so far.
Let's score a TD here and put the dagger in them.
They need a quicker developing pass play. Why is MM so averse to this! The only quick throws he is running is screens. Come on genius, stop trying to give away this game.


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Discover the exciting world of Fire Science and emergency services! You will learn skills to help protect your community by responding to fires and life-threatening emergencies. Firefighters must be able to crawl into smoke charged buildings with temperatures of 800 degrees, rescue victims from twisted remains of a vehicle, or rappel and navigate down rocky terrain. This career exposes you to the adrenaline rushes of emergency service while providing a team-oriented, stable, and respectable career. In fact, a Harris Poll discovered the public views careers in firefighting as one of the most respectable career fields. Firefighters experience a unique opportunity to interact closely with their community, and the ability to educate the public and work with diverse populations is very important in order to be successful. The Fire Science field also provides extensive opportunities for career advancement. AS graduates wishing to pursue advanced positions in the field can complete an Outdoor Adventure Leadership - Fire Science track Bachelor of Science degree through MSU Billings. The City College Fire Science program is the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Degree Assembly accredited.
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Median Wage (MT)* $50,420 yearly
Median Wage (US)* $49,080 yearly
City College entry-level wages of graduates:
$41,389 (2014-2017)
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Employment Projections; MT Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and Analysis Bureau
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With a Fire Science degree, you will find employment in a variety of settings, such as:
Structure Firefighter- volunteer, combination, and career fire departments
Crash Rescue Firefighter
Wildland Firefighter
Fire Prevention and Public Education
Hazardous Materials Technician
Emergency Response Teams - Oil & Gas Industries
Examples of where recent City College graduates are working:
City of Billings Fire Dept., Billings, MT
Custer County, Miles City, MT
American Medical Response, Billings, MT
Columbus Fire Dept., Columbus, MT
Red Lodge Fire & Rescue Dept., Red Lodge, MT
Mammoth Fire Dept., Helena, MT
Sioux Falls, Fire Dept., Sioux Falls, SD
U.S. Forest Service, Libby, MT
Lewistown Fire Dept., Lewistown, MT
Classes will be offered in on-campus and online formats at both campuses of MSU Billings.
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ADMISSION TO CITY COLLEGE
First-time college students must have high school diplomas from an accredited high school, a GED/HiSET, or passed the MSUB Readiness Exam offered through our university.
Transfer students will need to submit records from all regionally accredited institutions.
Certification/Accreditation
Montana State University Billings is accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
City College at Montana State University Billings is International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Degree Assembly accredited. An IFSAC accredited program indicates that course offerings, institutional support, and qualified faculty are working together in completing their educational mission. Accreditation is granted only after a review by a panel consisting of representatives from other member institutions. For more information, please visit IFSAC.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS)
Upon completion of an Associate of Science degree in Fire Science at City College, students may transfer to Montana State University Billings and complete a Bachelor of Science degree. Please contact the MSU Billings Advising Center at 406-657-2240 for further details.
Q: How do I know if firefighting is a good fit for me?
A: These are characteristics typically found in fire and emergency services personnel:
Honest with themselves, their team, and the public
Compassionate and kind in caring for those they serve
Mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy and balanced
Strong team players and they enjoy working as members of a crew
Hands-on doers who are comfortable and happy being outdoors
Stress tolerant and able to work in dangerous and changing situations
Willing to risk their lives, in a highly calculated manner, to save "savable" lives
Q: What will I learn in this program?
A: In the Fire Science AS program, you will learn:
Safe, standards-based, entry-level firefighting skills
Principles of followership and leadership
How to be a resilient Firefighter
Incident command and fireground strategy and tactics
Modern fire behavior, science, and application
Principles of air management, crew resource management, and firefighter safety
How to safely control, contain, and confine hazardous materials incidents
National standards in wildland firefighting
Why it's important to develop proactive fire prevention and public education programs
How firefighters learn and how to instruct firefighters
Q: Does EMT training count towards my Fire Science Degree?
A: Yes, it can count towards some of your general education requirements.
Most fire and emergency service agencies will require a prospective candidate to possess a valid, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate prior to participating in their hiring process. City College at Montana State University Billings does not offer an EMT course. Students are strongly encouraged to complete a National Registry EMT course prior to completing their Fire Science degree.
Students with a valid, National Registry EMT certificate may use the certificate to waive three (3) credits of life science and three (3) credits of social science.
Students are welcome to complete a National Registry EMT course from a variety of providers around the country, including the student's home state. At present, the following National Registry EMT providers have a history of offering courses in Montana and students are encouraged to reach out to them:
Aerie Backcountry Medicine, (406)-542-9972
Beartooth EMS & Rescue, (406)-579-7248
Best Practices Medicine, 1-800-276-6123
Big Horn Fire Company, (406) 581-0412
Big Sky EMS, (406) 670-5021
Bitterroot College, (406) 375-0100
Fight or Flight Emergency Medical Educators, (304) 543-6208
Flathead Valley Community College (Montana), (406) 756-3822
Great Falls College, Montana State University, (406)-771-4300
Inter Mountain Medical Educators, (406)-581-7032
Missoula Emergency Services, (406)-549-2325
National Outdoor Leadership School, 1- 800-710-6657
Please visit the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians more information: https://www.nremt.org/
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Billings, Montana 59102
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The Interior discontinuous permafrost zone of the boreal subarctic represents one of the largest ecosystems on earth and is vastly understudied with respect to changing hydrologic extreme events. The first part of this presentation will focus on recent research results for snowmelt and glacially dominated Interior Alaska river basins for the past 50/60 years (1954/64-2013).
The second part of this presentation will present projections of future extreme streamflow changes in a snowmelt dominated basin of the Tanana River, a sub-watershed to the Yukon River system, using six global climate models, two emission scenarios, two hydrologic models and two different time periods. Projections for temperature, precipitation and streamflow will be discussed, with a focus on changing peak flows events, and return intervals.
Time series of ClimDEX extremes compared to mean values.
Average (solid lines) minimum temperature, maximum temperature, and total precipitation compared to extreme values (dashed lines) for annual average (1970-2100) in the Chena River Basin. The ensemble of all GCMs is used. The Fairbanks Airport GHCN climate station data are overlaid on the extreme indices (red lines). TXx, TNn, and Rx5 ClimDEX indices are used as illustrations of extremes; see Table 6.4 for description of indices.


Magepowaa obtained Sandals of Rustling Rage.
Winnickx earned the feat of strength Challenger: Battle for Azeroth Season 2.
Magepowaa obtained Sinister Gladiator's Ring.
Finesska obtained Sinister Gladiator's Cape.
Winnickx obtained Sinister Gladiator's Runeaxe.
Winnickx obtained Sinister Gladiator's Medallion.
Furmx obtained 7th Legionnaire's Gauntlets.
Winnickx obtained Sinister Gladiator's Chain Sabatons.
Vigdis obtained Wild Pyromancer's Trousers.
Andelicek obtained Sinister Gladiator's Leather Boots.
Majolol obtained Sinister Gladiator's Staff.
Voidkeerka obtained Sinister Gladiator's Ring.
Voidkeerka purchased item Relinquished Azerite Helm.
Voidkeerka obtained Devilsaur Worshiper's Sandals.
Blacktrainx obtained Sinister Gladiator's Medallion.
Andelicek earned the achievement Mythic: Champion of the Light for 10 points.
Blacktrainx obtained Sinister Gladiator's Staff.
Antro obtained Sinister Gladiator's Mageblade.
Hellcryz crafted item Sinister Combatant's Mail Treads of the Fireflash.
Hellcryz crafted item Sinister Combatant's Mail Waistguard of the Feverflare.
Winnickx obtained 7th Legionnaire's Shield.
Hellcryz crafted item Sinister Combatant's Mail Gauntlets of the Feverflare.
Hellcryz crafted item Sinister Combatant's Mail Armguards of the Aurora.


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What are Journals/Periodicals?
Periodicals are publications which are issued at regular intervals (i.e. weekly, monthly, etc.). The main types of periodicals are journals, magazines, and newspapers. Journals tend to be more academic and scholarly (i.e. New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of African History, etc.) while magazines and newspapers tend to be of a more popular nature (i.e. Newsweek, New York Times, etc.). Periodicals can be found in print, microform, and electronic formats.
Finding Citations to Articles
Citations to specific articles can be found by using print and electronic indexes and databases. Entries in an index or database generally include the article title, journal title, date/volume/issue of the journal, and the number of the page on which the article begins.
Most print indexes can be found in the Reference Section of the Libraries. Electronic indexes and databases can be found via the Subject Guides or the Databases section of the Libraries' web site. It may also be possible to find citations in the footnotes or bibliographies of other articles or books.
There are also collections of full-text, electronic journals which have their own search engines. These include the OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center (EJC) and JSTOR. The OhioLINK EJC is a collection of current journals while JSTOR is an historical archive of journals (it doesn't include the previous 5-6 years of issues).
Getting a Copy of an Article
Finding a copy of an article involves locating the periodical in print, electronic, microform format or via interlibrary loan. To find out if Wooster has access to a periodical title search our Journal/eJournal Finder. If a periodical is accessible at Wooster the record will list where or how it can be accessed.
Full-text of articles might also be available via the electronic indexes and databases used for finding citations. Once a citation has been retrieved, look for a "Full Text" or "Find a Copy," or some similar type of link which will allow access to the article.
If a periodical containing an article is not available in the Wooster Libraries or electronically, it will be necessary to use the ILL Portal to request a copy. Most requests will arrive within 5 to 14 days. The articles will be sent via campus mail.
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It's the nineties. It's small town Ireland. Vera's back. Welcome to The Wake by legendary Irish playwright Tom Murphy, directed by Annabelle Comyn.
Welcome to the world created by legendary playwright Tom Murphy. For over 40 years, his plays have probed the Irish psyche. The Abbey's long-awaited revival of The Wake is a brilliant critique of the materialism of Irish life.
Book a ticket for EPIC Ireland, Ireland's newest immersive visitor attraction and museum together with a ticket for The Wake by Tom Murphy for just €40. This package for both EPIC Ireland and The Wake is available from the Abbey Theatre box office on (01) 87 87 222.
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SIA Joins European Digital Payments Body EDPIA
The body was formed in May by four European payment processors.
Arnab Shome | News ( FinTech ) | Monday, 03/08/2020 | 12:53 GMT+2 2020-08-03T10:53:46+00:00 2020-08-12T12:24:46+00:00
The European Digital Payments Industry Alliance (EDPIA), a body advocating the growth of digital payments in Europe, recently added SIA, a company building in payment services and infrastructures, as its newest member.
Announced on Monday, SIA has become the fifth member of the body. It will be included among the founding members: Ingenico Group, Nets, Nexi, and Worldline.
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Welcoming the new member, EDPIA president Kathy Anderson said: "It is a very important first development of our joint major initiative launched in May 2020, demonstrating the attractiveness of our Alliance and of its ambition to unite all the independent European payment players to strongly and constructively contribute to the ongoing policy and regulatory debates and to actively promote the digital payments on our Continent."
Finance Magnates reported on the formation of the body last May.
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Impacting The Fintech Policymaking in Europe
As mentioned, its main aim is to engage in policy discussions that have an impact on the EU payments sector. It will also bring instant, secure, and frictionless payments closer to EU citizens, businesses, and public bodies.
Further, it is the only trade body that represents specialized digital payment service providers centralized in Europe that do not directly engage in banking services.
SIA is a subsidiary of CDP equity and offers technology infrastructure and services to financial institutions, central banks, and also corporations across 50 countries.
"We are particularly proud to join EDPIA and to contribute further to accelerating the development of digital payments in Europe," Nicola Cordone, CEO of SIA, added.
"SIA supports this initiative by leveraging its know-how, expertise, and people in leading the innovation of digital pan-European payment services at world-class standards. For over 40 years we have proudly put citizens, corporates, financial institutions, central banks, and the public sector at the center of the digital payments revolution."
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"A well run caring hospital"
My elderly mother was admitted to Trinity ward at Harwich hospital and stayed for around ten weeks. Sadly at the end she passed away, but during her stay she was looked after by a wonderful team of people including the doctors, nurses and household staff.
She was treated with great patience and kindness, and at the end of mums life the same was shown to those of us that wished to be with mum during her last few days.
The hospital was always clean and tidy, and the staff welcoming.
On several occasions I tried calling the main published telephone number, only for it to go unanswered. When trying to find out information this was very frustrating.
Fortunately I got hold of the direct line to the ward which was always answered.


Iona Blog : Sitting waiting wishing... Christmas Dreaming.
I've been lusting after an iPad practically since they came out, but sadly as a student can't really afford the £400 or thereabouts price tag! When the iPad mini was announced however I was hugely excited, firstly the size isn't an issue, I've played on them in the Apple store and was impressed by the screen size, thinness, and overall look of it; it's amazing! Secondly it's only £269, which is a lot of money, but much more affordable than the full size version! Time to work hard doing loads of shifts over Christmas!
The Stag head is a bit random but I love it! My parents bought a similar one for my Granpa's birthday and since then I've admired it from afar, this one is much more up my street though!
I love Delilah Dust jewellery not only are the pieces gorgeous, it's local too! Antonia who makes beautifully delicate jewellery lives just done the road from me, and I actually think we may have went to high school together (well not together as she is a few years younger than me... but I went to the local high school for one subject in sixth year... random I know!) but anyways enough of going off on a tangent... This bracelet is so pretty and only £3 bargain!
My dream Christmas list and though I know I won't be getting any of these things, I don't mind at all, as I know Santa has bought me something very exciting, which will improve the quality of my photos greatly! I can't wait! What would be on your Dream Christmas wishlist? Has this given you any ideas?
Love the stags head, that's too cute! Would love one of those in my living room. Yum, the red velvet candle sounds delicious..good enough to eat :-) Did you end up buying your kindle fire btw?
That bunny watch is so damn cute.
Hope to see you at the bloggers meet up if I can make it.


FIRO is a proposed management strategy that uses data from watershed monitoring and modern weather and water forecasting to help water managers selectively retain or release water from reservoirs in a manner that reflects current and forecasted conditions.
FIRO is being developed and tested as a collaborative effort focused on Lake Mendocino that engages experts in civil engineering, hydrology, meteorology, biology, economics and climate from several federal, state and local agencies, universities and others.
Photo of Lake Mendocino FIRO Working Group. August 2014. Shown in photo: 1) Mike Anderson (CA DWR), 2) Mike Dillabough (USACE San Francisco District), 3) Levi Brekke (US Bureau of Reclamation), 4) Rob Cifelli (NOAA/OAR/PSD), 5) Robin Webb (NOAA/OAR/PSD), 6) Don Seymour (SCWA), 7) John Helly (UCSD/SDSC, CW3E), 8) Chris Delaney (SCWA), 9) Sean White (RRFC), 10) Lorrie Flint (USGS CA-WSC), 11) Stu Townsley (USACE South Pacific Div), 12) Alan Flint (USGS CA-WSC), 13) Mike Dettinger (USGS, Scripps, CW3E), 14) Allen White (NOAA/OAR/PSD), 15) Steve Lindley (NOAA/NMFS/ SWFSC), 16) Cisco Werner (NOAA/NMFS/SWFSC), 17) Lynn Johnson (NOAA/OAR/PSD), 18) Matt Fleming (USACE/HEC), 19) Chandra Pathak (USACE/HQ HHC), 20) Deb Curry (USGS CA-WSC), 21) Natallie Manning (NMFS/Restoration), 22) Christy Jones (USACE Sacramento District), 23) Cuong Ly (USACE South Pacific Div), 24) Ron Hartman (NOAA/NWS/CNRFC), 25) Marty Ralph (UCSD/ Scripps/CW3E), 26) Arleen O'Donnell (ERG), 27) Jay Jasperse (SCWA), 28) Josh Fuller (NMFS/Restoration). Not in picture: Ann DuBay (SCWA), Dan Cayan (Scripps/USGS/CW3E), Sasha Gershunov (Scripps/CW3E).
The FIRO Steering Committee, a multi-agency team, comprised of water managers (flood, water supply, and fisheries) and scientists (hydrology, weather/climate, modeling) has been formed to undertake this evaluation (see list of FIRO Steering Committee members to the left). This team represents a collaboration among local, state, and federal agencies and could serve as a model for similar efforts for other facilities. It will be critical that the project team continue to coordinate across their respective organizations during the demonstration study and subsequent activities. This effort includes procuring funding for projects identified in the demonstration study.
Under the umbrella of the Integrated Water Resources Science and Services (IWRSS), a collaborative effort between NOAA, USACE and USGS, the FIRO Steering Committee is working with a larger working group to broaden input on and participation in the preliminary viability assessment to determine if FIRO can improve water supply, flood control and ecosystem benefits at Lake Mendocino. The interests of each of the primary agencies are described below.
Sonoma Water is motivated by the possibility of more water available for water supply – especially in dry years when lake levels are extremely low. The Water Agency has been working actively with many of the FIRO partners for several years on a variety of projects, and is also interested in furthering transfer of science-based information to systems nationwide that face similar challenges.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is motivated by the possibility of updating a rule curve that was developed in the 1950s (with some modifications in the 1980s) that no longer accurately reflects current conditions. In addition, better forecasting could provide the USACE critical information during large storms, possibly allowing greater flexibility to drop water levels below the rule curve to help prepare for imminent flood events.
The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E), is a non-governmental organization (NGO) at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography. CW3E provides 21st Century water cycle science, technology and outreach to support policies and practices that address the impacts of extreme weather and water events on the environment, people and the economy of Western North America. CW3E brings deep expertise on atmospheric rivers that are key to Russian River water supply and flooding.
National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) has several interests: the Russian River Watershed is designated as a Habitat Focus Area under NOAA's Habitat Blueprint; its National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is deeply involved in the recovery of three species that depend on the Russian River, endangered coho salmon, threatened Chinook salmon and steelhead trout; and NOAA's Office of Atmospheric Research (OAR), and the California-Nevada Rivers Forecast Center (CNRFC) are directly involved in forecasting improvements in the region.
US Geological Survey (USGS) has been involved in hydrologic monitoring and research for over a decade in the Russian River watershed, including stream gage monitoring, development of soil moisture monitoring methods and integrated modeling of rainfall-runoff, soil moisture, and surface/ground water flow.
The Corps and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) are cooperating on a similar project near Sacramento, CA (at Folsom Lake) and is interested in sharing information and processes.
State and regional stakeholders are also involved, including the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), which has worked closely in the watershed on several projects.
The Mendocino County Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement District (Mendocino Flood Control District) also has rights to Lake Mendocino water, and helps represents the interests of other, smaller water districts and communities that depend on the lake for water supply.
Many of these agencies already work together on projects in the watershed that are focused on developing better data and information sharing, including the Habitat Blueprint, the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and NOAA's Hydrometeorology Testbed (HMT).


My second WIP Iron Priest and his Thralls and Kaerls, readying for the long journey down to wake the dead from their sleep. Plan is to build a retinue with a strong martian theme, but each an individual. Iron Priest will join a retinue of heavy Thralls with Graviton weaponry being built from Myrmidons and the assorted thralls and Kaerl will build a third, themed scout squad. The Iron Priest has all the gear a sergoharness does and a belter for WYSIWG. I got the second mechanicus release, the 40mm based beasts in the mail today, so converting one of those tonight for this.
Migs and Mechanicus, what's not to love?
That Iron Priest just sums up the world of 40k. Sanity with a sly grin of madness lurking at the edge.


So it's the last month of the 2013 British Books Challenge, I hope you've all enjoyed taking part and that you've reached the goals you set yourself. I have to admit I haven't read as many books as I was hoping to but I've still really enjoyed reading books from some fabulous British authors! I have really enjoyed reading everyone's reviews and have added so many books to my wish list thanks to all of you so I hope you'll all sign up to take part in the challenge again next year. You can find links to the 2014 British Books Challenge on the blog sidebar and the sign up page is HERE. Don't forget to add the links for any reviews you haven't already submitted for books read this year. Remember books read in December won't count towards next year's challenge so you want to add your links here to be in with a chance of winning this month's prize pack.
Congratulations Rachel! You have 48 hours to email me with your address and your choice of book or a new winner will be chosen. By sending me your address you are agreeing that I can pass your details to my contact at Curious Fox so that they can send out the prize pack.
Sorry but I'm still sorting out the December prize pack so I'll to update this post to include the details ASAP.
I didn't actually get around to linking to my books as I read them, but as my post shows, I have read 50 British crime fiction titles this year.
Hi Kerrie, congratulations on reading 50 books for the challenge! You beat me - I think I read 42 in the end which is less than I'd hoped for :-) I hope you enjoyed taking part & have signed up again for 2014!