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Q: Data is not showing up in Ajax Auto complete in ASp.net C# I have a text box and i have added AJAX AutocompleteExtender to this.. the code is given below..
From:

ANd is CS file file i have added
[System.Web.Services.WebMethodAttribute(), System.Web.Script.Services.ScriptMethodAttribute()]
    public static string[] GetCompletionList(string prefixText, int count, string contextKey)
    {
        string connString = ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings["Station"].ToString();

        string selectString = "SELECT *from Station";

        List<String> CustList = new List<string>(count);
        using (SqlConnection sqlConn = new SqlConnection(connString))
        {
            sqlConn.Open();

            using (SqlCommand sqlCmd = new SqlCommand(selectString, sqlConn))
            {
                SqlDataReader reader = sqlCmd.ExecuteReader();
                while (reader.Read())
                    CustList.Add(reader["DBRT"].ToString());//DBRT is the Column name

            }
        }
        return (CustList.ToArray());
    }

When i execute the code and type in that it is not showing anything while i type .What is wrong in  my code..

A: With out using web service, this is how  i would have done. You can use web service as well if you want. Instead of returing string array  i am returning generic List.
In Aspx File
You can change the tag Perfix of Ajax controls according to yours, in my system Ajax control tag perfix start from asp.
<asp:ScriptManager ID="ScriptManager1" runat="server"
EnablePageMethods = "true">
</asp:ScriptManager>

<asp:TextBox ID="StationSearchTxtBox" runat="server"></asp:TextBox>
<asp:AutoCompleteExtender ServiceMethod="GetCompletionList"
    MinimumPrefixLength="2"
    CompletionInterval="100" EnableCaching="false" CompletionSetCount="10"
    TargetControlID="StationSearchTxtBox"
    ID="AutoCompleteExtender1" runat="server" FirstRowSelected = "false">
</asp:AutoCompleteExtender>

in CS file
[System.Web.Script.Services.ScriptMethod()]
[System.Web.Services.WebMethod]

public static List<string> GetCompletionList(string prefixText, int count)
    {

using (SqlConnection conn = new SqlConnection())
    {
       string connString =    ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings   ["Station"].ToString();

        using (SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand())
        {
            cmd.CommandText = "select StationName from Stations where " +
            "StationName like @SearchStation + '%'";
            cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@SearchStation", prefixText);
            cmd.Connection = conn;
            conn.Open();
            List<string> stations= new List<string>();
            using (SqlDataReader sdr = cmd.ExecuteReader())
            {
                while (sdr.Read())
                {
                    customers.Add(sdr["StationName"].ToString());
                }
            }
            conn.Close();
            return stations;
        }
    }

Hope fully this code will give you way to solve your issue.

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#pragma once
#include <aws/lexv2-runtime/LexRuntimeV2_EXPORTS.h>
#include <aws/core/utils/memory/stl/AWSString.h>
#include <aws/core/utils/memory/stl/AWSVector.h>
#include <aws/lexv2-runtime/model/Button.h>
#include <utility>

namespace Aws
{
namespace Utils
{
namespace Json
{
  class JsonValue;
  class JsonView;
} // namespace Json
} // namespace Utils
namespace LexRuntimeV2
{
namespace Model
{

  /**
   *
A card that is shown to the user by a messaging platform. You define the
   * contents of the card, the card is displayed by the platform.

When you
   * use a response card, the response from the user is constrained to the text
   * associated with a button on the card.

See Also:
   AWS
   * API Reference

   */
  class AWS_LEXRUNTIMEV2_API ImageResponseCard
  {
  public:
    ImageResponseCard();
    ImageResponseCard(Aws::Utils::Json::JsonView jsonValue);
    ImageResponseCard& operator=(Aws::Utils::Json::JsonView jsonValue);
    Aws::Utils::Json::JsonValue Jsonize() const;

    /**
     *
The title to display on the response card. The format of the title is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline const Aws::String& GetTitle() const{ return m_title; }

    /**
     *
The title to display on the response card. The format of the title is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline bool TitleHasBeenSet() const { return m_titleHasBeenSet; }

    /**
     *
The title to display on the response card. The format of the title is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline void SetTitle(const Aws::String& value) { m_titleHasBeenSet = true; m_title = value; }

    /**
     *
The title to display on the response card. The format of the title is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline void SetTitle(Aws::String&& value) { m_titleHasBeenSet = true; m_title = std::move(value); }

    /**
     *
The title to display on the response card. The format of the title is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline void SetTitle(const char* value) { m_titleHasBeenSet = true; m_title.assign(value); }

    /**
     *
The title to display on the response card. The format of the title is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline ImageResponseCard& WithTitle(const Aws::String& value) { SetTitle(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The title to display on the response card. The format of the title is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline ImageResponseCard& WithTitle(Aws::String&& value) { SetTitle(std::move(value)); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The title to display on the response card. The format of the title is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline ImageResponseCard& WithTitle(const char* value) { SetTitle(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The subtitle to display on the response card. The format of the subtitle is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline const Aws::String& GetSubtitle() const{ return m_subtitle; }

    /**
     *
The subtitle to display on the response card. The format of the subtitle is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline bool SubtitleHasBeenSet() const { return m_subtitleHasBeenSet; }

    /**
     *
The subtitle to display on the response card. The format of the subtitle is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline void SetSubtitle(const Aws::String& value) { m_subtitleHasBeenSet = true; m_subtitle = value; }

    /**
     *
The subtitle to display on the response card. The format of the subtitle is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline void SetSubtitle(Aws::String&& value) { m_subtitleHasBeenSet = true; m_subtitle = std::move(value); }

    /**
     *
The subtitle to display on the response card. The format of the subtitle is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline void SetSubtitle(const char* value) { m_subtitleHasBeenSet = true; m_subtitle.assign(value); }

    /**
     *
The subtitle to display on the response card. The format of the subtitle is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline ImageResponseCard& WithSubtitle(const Aws::String& value) { SetSubtitle(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The subtitle to display on the response card. The format of the subtitle is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline ImageResponseCard& WithSubtitle(Aws::String&& value) { SetSubtitle(std::move(value)); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The subtitle to display on the response card. The format of the subtitle is
     * determined by the platform displaying the response card.

     */
    inline ImageResponseCard& WithSubtitle(const char* value) { SetSubtitle(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The URL of an image to display on the response card. The image URL must be
     * publicly available so that the platform displaying the response card has access
     * to the image.

     */
    inline const Aws::String& GetImageUrl() const{ return m_imageUrl; }

    /**
     *
The URL of an image to display on the response card. The image URL must be
     * publicly available so that the platform displaying the response card has access
     * to the image.

     */
    inline bool ImageUrlHasBeenSet() const { return m_imageUrlHasBeenSet; }

    /**
     *
The URL of an image to display on the response card. The image URL must be
     * publicly available so that the platform displaying the response card has access
     * to the image.

     */
    inline void SetImageUrl(const Aws::String& value) { m_imageUrlHasBeenSet = true; m_imageUrl = value; }

    /**
     *
The URL of an image to display on the response card. The image URL must be
     * publicly available so that the platform displaying the response card has access
     * to the image.

     */
    inline void SetImageUrl(Aws::String&& value) { m_imageUrlHasBeenSet = true; m_imageUrl = std::move(value); }

    /**
     *
The URL of an image to display on the response card. The image URL must be
     * publicly available so that the platform displaying the response card has access
     * to the image.

     */
    inline void SetImageUrl(const char* value) { m_imageUrlHasBeenSet = true; m_imageUrl.assign(value); }

    /**
     *
The URL of an image to display on the response card. The image URL must be
     * publicly available so that the platform displaying the response card has access
     * to the image.

     */
    inline ImageResponseCard& WithImageUrl(const Aws::String& value) { SetImageUrl(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The URL of an image to display on the response card. The image URL must be
     * publicly available so that the platform displaying the response card has access
     * to the image.

     */
    inline ImageResponseCard& WithImageUrl(Aws::String&& value) { SetImageUrl(std::move(value)); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The URL of an image to display on the response card. The image URL must be
     * publicly available so that the platform displaying the response card has access
     * to the image.

     */
    inline ImageResponseCard& WithImageUrl(const char* value) { SetImageUrl(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
A list of buttons that should be displayed on the response card. The
     * arrangement of the buttons is determined by the platform that displays the
     * button.

     */
    inline const Aws::Vector<Button>& GetButtons() const{ return m_buttons; }

    /**
     *
A list of buttons that should be displayed on the response card. The
     * arrangement of the buttons is determined by the platform that displays the
     * button.

     */
    inline bool ButtonsHasBeenSet() const { return m_buttonsHasBeenSet; }

    /**
     *
A list of buttons that should be displayed on the response card. The
     * arrangement of the buttons is determined by the platform that displays the
     * button.

     */
    inline void SetButtons(const Aws::Vector<Button>& value) { m_buttonsHasBeenSet = true; m_buttons = value; }

    /**
     *
A list of buttons that should be displayed on the response card. The
     * arrangement of the buttons is determined by the platform that displays the
     * button.

     */
    inline void SetButtons(Aws::Vector<Button>&& value) { m_buttonsHasBeenSet = true; m_buttons = std::move(value); }

    /**
     *
A list of buttons that should be displayed on the response card. The
     * arrangement of the buttons is determined by the platform that displays the
     * button.

     */
    inline ImageResponseCard& WithButtons(const Aws::Vector<Button>& value) { SetButtons(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
A list of buttons that should be displayed on the response card. The
     * arrangement of the buttons is determined by the platform that displays the
     * button.

     */
    inline ImageResponseCard& WithButtons(Aws::Vector<Button>&& value) { SetButtons(std::move(value)); return *this;}

    /**
     *
A list of buttons that should be displayed on the response card. The
     * arrangement of the buttons is determined by the platform that displays the
     * button.

     */
    inline ImageResponseCard& AddButtons(const Button& value) { m_buttonsHasBeenSet = true; m_buttons.push_back(value); return *this; }

    /**
     *
A list of buttons that should be displayed on the response card. The
     * arrangement of the buttons is determined by the platform that displays the
     * button.

     */
    inline ImageResponseCard& AddButtons(Button&& value) { m_buttonsHasBeenSet = true; m_buttons.push_back(std::move(value)); return *this; }

  private:

    Aws::String m_title;
    bool m_titleHasBeenSet;

    Aws::String m_subtitle;
    bool m_subtitleHasBeenSet;

    Aws::String m_imageUrl;
    bool m_imageUrlHasBeenSet;

    Aws::Vector<Button> m_buttons;
    bool m_buttonsHasBeenSet;
  };

} // namespace Model
} // namespace LexRuntimeV2
} // namespace Aws

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Li Hing Mui: Hawaii's Favorite Snack
Anyone who knows me, understands and accepts my two vices: a love of scaring people (a la jumping from behind the door or out of closets), and my obsession with li hing mui. The latter might need some further exploration for non-Hawaii folk.
LI HING MUI 101:
Li hing mui is basically salted dried plum. There are many variations (red, white, seedless, wet, sweet, sweet sour, powder, shredded, etc.), with each having a distinct taste. The classic red version is a bit of sweet, lots of salty and all tang.
DISCLAIMER: Expect puckered lips and ugly scrunched faces upon the first nibble. Which reminds me, it's meant to be nibbled on, not eaten whole. And don't eat the seed under all the li hing mui flesh. When my brother in law (who is from Toronto) tried li hing mui for the first time, he hated it. But that's only because he made the rookie mistake of trying to eat the entire thing—seed and all. This is the same guy who accidentally popped a huge piece of daikon (pickled radish) in his mouth thinking it was pineapple.
While li hing mui is a simple snack found in just about every grocery and convenience store in Hawaii, it has made its way onto fine dining plates over the years. Hawaii celebrity chef Alan Wong is another fan, and has dished up marinated olives with li hing mui as a pupu (appetizer), and a tomato salad covered in li hing mui infused dressing. I also remember having a li hing mui infused tuna roll at the sushi bar that shares space with Wow-Wee Maui's Kava Bar and Grill.
Why is it a vice? Because it contains artificial coloring and aspartame (artificial sweetener), which has been linked to cancer — although the debate on that is still divided. On a brighter note, Oahu-based OnoPops sells an all-natural version without artificial coloring or aspartame, which you can find here. It doesn't taste exactly the same as the traditional stuff, but it definitely does the trick.
For Hawaii locals, li hing mui brings back memories of your favorite crack seed store or after-school days spent snacking with friends. But for those unfamiliar with this bite-sized wonder, it is often described as "an acquired taste." If you fall into the second category, don't worry—there's more than one way to try li hing mui.
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simon October 20, 2019 at 11:26 PM
With the lemons, we grew up doing it like this:
Cut a hole on the top pointy side of the lemon just big enough to fit a li hing mui plum inside
jam as many as you could in there, while squeezing and rolling the lemon in your hands to free up the juices
Keep stuffing and rolling until you can't anymore..
Sip the juice, then puckah!!
Marie February 28, 2018 at 7:33 AM
If I were to grow a plum tree, which type would be used for this?
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BHOPAL: Forget an apple a day, it's the joining of fingers in 'Namaste' that keeps disease away. This and other claims were made at a conference on 'Emerging Trends and Innovation in School Sciences' at the NCERT-run Regional Institute of Education (RIE) in Bhopal on Wednesday.
Some speakers said that sindoor "helps in balancing blood pressure" and going around a Tulsi plant has a "cooling effect" as many in the audience stared in disbelief.
The scientific fraternity is outraged and says papers that have no scientific basis should not be allowed at such a conference. Research scholars and scientists will protest at the conference venue at RIE on Thursday.
Several scientists had cautioned RIE against allowing such papers. "We had sent emails to the principal of RIE, N Pradhan, saying that submission of such pseudoscientific papers should not be allowed. Shockingly, instead of stopping such papers, the organisers discussed several topics that have no scientific base," professor Soumitro Banerjee of Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (Kolkata) told TOI over phone.
Dr Ankit Sule from Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (Mumbai) had also objected to several topics slated for discussion. "On the first day, the conference had two parallel sessions on 'Ancient Scientific Knowledge in Recent Perspectives'. According to those present at these sessions and notes taken by persons in the audience, several speakers made a number of questionable claims," said Dr Sule. Citing examples, Dr Sule said there were claims that sindoor helps balance blood pressure and joining hands in 'namaste' keeps viruses and bacteria away.
"It is obvious that this claim is a perfect example of pseudo-science. Scientists who have held marches for science for the past two years oppose just such propagation of pseudo-scientific beliefs," said Dr Sule.
Dr Sule's colleague at Homi Bhabha Centre, Dr Rohini Karandikar, who has come here to present her paper, corroborated that a speaker extolled the cooling effect of Tulsi. "The speaker could not give any scientific reason for it," said Dr Karandikar.
When TOI contacted RIE principal N Pradhan, he said: "I am not a scientist and can't comment on technical papers presented in the conference. A committee was formed to check the papers that were submitted." He denied the institute had received any mails before the conference cautioning against pseudo-scientific papers.


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The Village of POLOP Read more HERE
All About the Village of POLOP
The village of Polop is located inland in the Costa Blanca North in an area known as the Marina Baja (Baxia). The local economy is based mainly on agriculture, almond, citrus fruits and olive trees are among the major crops so much of the surrounding countryside is covered in polythene to act as giant greenhouses.
The village is a delight to explore and perfect for a morning or afternoon stroll. The hill, where the old castle used to be is encircled by a medieval wall, and is a 'must' to walk up you will also find the old Municipal Cemetery here. Follow the zig zag path and you'll be well rewarded with some fabulous views.
25th November 2020, Good news for Polop Castle. This is now being repaired and once work is completed will be musealized, similar to other local places such as Tossal de la Cala and the Benidorm viewing point, EL MIRADOR de la Punta del Canfali
On a clear day you can see right to Albir and Altea on the coast and inland to Callosa and the Sierra Bernia. You'll be able to make out the Leon Dormido (mont Ponoch Mount Ponoig 1,180.) - the sleeping lion mountain which sits behind Polop.
Take a wander round the narrow streets of the town centre. The streets of Polop are typical like many of the villages in Alicante. Many of them are single-family houses with typical mountain architecture. Because of this they have large wooden doors and wrought iron balconies, you will see the residents with their chairs outside in the streets talking to neighbours.
The San Pedro church halfway up the hill is a focal point in the village. This church has been restored but there is a story that states that it did not have a roof in the sixteenth century. And that masses had to be celebrated in the castle....
if you visit on a Wednesday there is a small street market in the morning.
Also worth visiting is the museum of Gabriel Miro who was a famous writer and poet who lived in Polop in the early 1900's. His house has been turned into a fantastic museum and entry is free.
The city council acquired the museum dedicated to Gabriel Miró in 2011. It is located on the Plaza de los Chorros. The great and unrepeatable writer, Gabriel Miró stayed for long periods of times in Polop and liked to walk. These walks inspired him to write one of the famous works of universal literature, Años y Leguas (Years and Leagues). The Museum is really worth a visit, and it is completely FREE. Objects that were important in his life decorate it. In addition, the same building houses the tourism office, so it is ideal to stop to ask for information and grab a map.
The main town square is famous for its natural "Fonts" El Fuente de los chorros and has over 200 individual outlets that draw people from far and wide for its waters, you will still see locals fill bottles of fresh water for use at home.
Costa Magic museum which houses the works of Antonio Marco, who has created scenes of the Valencian community in miniature. You can see the Cathedral of Valencia, the mirador of Benidorm to name just 2 of the fantastic scenes he has created in miniature. Antonio Marco is famous for creating the Belen and dolls house museum in Guadalest and the works that he has displayed in the Costa Magic Museum are totally different and dedicated to the Valencian community, architecture, agriculture and transportation and it is definitely worth a visit. Usual cost to enter the museum is around 6€
Other places to see
The square of the sculptor Ginés
The Plaza de la Ermita de San Roque for beautiful views of the town.
The avenue of Emilio Sagi-Barba, the old royal access road to Polop.
Casa del Pósito
The Chapel of the Aurora, Church of San Pedro
Leisure area - L'Hort de Baldó with its lookout house which served as a sentinel point of the Canal gully as it passed between the towns of Polop and La Nucia this is now a recreation area with children´s playground and picnic area
Parc Pont - The natural area "El Pont", in the old riverbed, has picnic areas, leisure areas for the little ones and a natural steam that runs through the area.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF POLOP
The history of Polop dates back to the Iberian culture. The castle present at top of the hill of this city established it as a strong military enclave in the history. The castle of Polop was ruled by Sheikh Abderrahman Alastami Mahomet during 1928. It was then occupied by El Cid in 1090. From then till date, Polop was conquered many times by various emperors such as Arabs Polop, Alazrach, Abenhafar Hamez and so on. The history of Polop is quite long and witnessed numerous battles.
Hardly anything remains of the ancient castle of the twelfth century. Originally from Muslim origin, it was built on the remains of an Iberian fort before the Romans conquested it. After it was dismantled in the civil war, the site was changed into a cemetery.
The El Cid local legend?
Cid Campeador (El Cid), whose real name was Rodrigo Diaz Vivar, the famous military leader in the 11th century Spain, was apparently in the area where he learnt that there was a cave full of treasures belonging to al-Mundzir, the emir of Denia. El Cid sieged the castle and when it surrendered after a few days, removed all the treasure. "The Cave of Cid" can be found just under the ruins of the castle.
The Bloody Baptism
Until the 16th century, the population of Polop and its surroundings were mostly Moorish, but in the village of Polop one of the most tragic events in the history of moors took place.
The events started with a revolt in the Kingdom of Valencia and Mallorca by the artisan guilds (Germanías or Brotherhoods) during the rule of King Charles V. It was an anti-monarchist, anti-feudal movement and the rebels were also hostile towards the local Muslim population.
The Muslims from Polop and the surrounding villages locked themselves in the castle in the hopes of finding shelter. The rebels lured them out promising to spare their lives if they were baptized into Christianity, around 800 moors agreed to convert, however soon after their agreed baptism, they were all beheaded. The rebellion was soon crushed, and its leaders executed. The whole area was depopulated, and it took decades until life come back to the area.
As with every town there are various fiestas held during the year, The Porrat de Polop de la Marina festival is held in mid-August and is probably the most popular in the town. This fiesta generally includes a traditional Humor Parade in which local clubs take to the streets in disguise, eager to party, a solemn mass and the Floral Offering to the Virgin of the Assumption a solemn mass and Pilgrimage of San Roque and on the last day, children's activities are organized, and a mass is also celebrated for the deceased of Polop and the farewell of the music bands to end.
How to get to Polop
Drive via AP-7 or N-332 from Alicante by taking CV-70 route, 20 min drive 13km
Taxi - 16 - 20€ each way
Llorente/Avanza Bus numbers 16 & 18
Alsa Bus
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When it comes to the latest in Sydney dining, it's a case of 'what's old is new again'.
Which is not to say we're endorsing a resurgence in sundried tomato focaccias and curly parsley garnishes. Instead, by drawing on a combination of rich heritage, good bones and proven recipes, one of the year's most anticipated openings succeeds at capturing the city as it stands now.
A recent spate of openings in the city fringe suburb of Rosebery hinge around The Cannery, a site that was formerly part of a model industrial suburb created by John Sulman and developed by Richard Stanton of Stanton and Sons, a property developer responsible for transforming the area into an industrial suburb between 1911 and 1920. In the late 1930s, the site took on a second life as the Sydney factory for the Cyclone Fence and Gate Co., one of the major Australian producers of welded wire and steel gates. Today, it's safe to assume neither party could ever dream what one of the current tenants, the Parlour Group, have been brewing over the course of a considerable gestation period that recently came to fruition.
The brief submitted to the Sydney architects Jeremy Bull and Sophie Harris of Alexander & Co., who had also collaborated with Parlour Group on other venues in their staple including Busby's and Surly's, was to pay homage to the building's considerable heritage and bring the second storey space back to life in the same way that Stanton did a century prior. Today, the group hopes to do the same with their recently-opened venture, Stanton & Co., a 'Euro-American' industrial-style salon serving inventive share plates of modern Australian cuisine often inflected with a Japanese twist.
If that sounds as though it's an ambitious concept to execute, that's because it is. Though words like Meatpacking District are readily bandied about where the space, is concerned, the results elude such easy categorisations. The 240-seat venue is expansive, anchored at one end by a generous zinc-top bar and an open theatre kitchen with bar dining at the other. A double-height open truss ceiling overheard heightens the drama of the space, while banquette-style seating wrought from solid oak, steel and worn leather upholstery provides respite from the overwhelming scale while doubling down on the site's utilitarian credentials. Smaller arrangements within the space allow a chance for intimacy between diners that the vast space might not otherwise suggest.
The suggestion of closeness fostered over a meal – or a cocktail – is compounded by the culinary direction of Group Executive Chef Regan Porteous and Head Chef Marcelino Papio's. Concise without being restrictive, Porteous describes the menu as the natural evolution of his experience to date, calling on those techniques and ingredients that he says he has been privileged to work with in kitchens, many of them Japanese, for over 15 years. Dishes have been inspired as much from past classics as from the finest of today's produce, the chef says.
It's an ethos most readily discerned in dishes like the moreish tuna tartare with puffed rice, cured egg yolk, paper-thin house-made rice crackers; Moreton bay bug tempura with bottarga and ponzu mayo; or in the subtle suggestion of a yuzu koshu vinegar glaze on succulent portions of perfectly grilled spatchcock crowned with charred leak stalks.
A considerable presence in the open theatre kitchen, Porteous first cut his teeth in 1994 at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland, New Zealand, before decamping to London in 2003. He landed on his feet at Zuma, an acclaimed Japanese restaurant, in 2004 before he was approached by Gordon Ramsey and Jason Attherton to contribute to the opening of the Michelin-starred Maze in 2005. A return to the Zuma group saw him open two further Japanese outposts in Hong Kong and Dubai, before he returned to Sydney in 2009 to join Toko as its Executive Chef. In the years since, Porteous has worked on the openings of the Parlour Group's Riley Street Garage in 2013, and last year opened Tequila Mockingbird with co-owner Michael Fegent in Paddington.
Recently, the Parlour Group celebrated the fourth year of their flagship dining venture, Riley Street Garage. That's no mean feat for any new operation, the chef says, adding that an estimated 75% of venues close within the first year of business. While the two venues share similarities across their reborn industrial fit out and menus – the oysters dressed in a smoky soy truffle dressing, a dish of crispy pork knuckle and a side of truffled potato mash have all made the leap from Woolloomooloo to Rosebery – Porteous considers that Stanton & Co. brings "a slightly more high-end dining experience" to the thriving dining precinct, while also offering "a fresh and fast lunch option in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
"It blends perfectly with the current fantastic hospitality offerings in Rosebery, we are here to add and support the community," which includes the neighbouring Three Blue Ducks, the Archie Rose Distillery, no shortage of cafés, Da Mario and a Black Star Pastry outlet, amongst others. "I'm really excited," says Porteous. "It's a thriving area.


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Country singer Craig Strickland has gone missing and his friend Chase Morland has been found dead after an ominous tweet foreshadowing their disappearance.
"In case we don't come back, @BackroadCRAIG and I are going right through Winter Storm Goliath to kill ducks in Oklahoma. #IntoTheStorm," Morland tweeted on Saturday, December 26. Strickland, who is the vocalist for the Arkansas band Backroad Anthem, retweeted the message the same day.
According to Oklahoma's News9, the two went missing after embarking on a hunting trip north of Tulsa, in Kay County. On Sunday, a search was launched and a boat the two men were reportedly using was found capsized in the early hours of Monday. The hunters were not located at the time, News9 reported.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirms to Us Weekly that Morland's body was recovered around 11:10 Monday, but that the search for Strickland continues. According to law enforcement, search and rescue is looking around Kaw Lake.


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Sport May 15, 2021 <May 15, 2021
Sky TG24's Interview with the Author of the Hymn We Are People
by Calvin Andrus
The first reaction UEFA got me involved in creating music for the tournament was disbelief. When things were confirmed, I was so overwhelmed by disbelief that I was so excited and thankful that they put so much faith in me and my music. They left it all in my hands, and it's still super! ". In the words of Martin Garriques, Sky TG24 reports on his extraordinary adventure involving two of the best players in the caliber of Bono and The Edge.. In fact, Bono, The Edge, and Martin Garrix have been assigned the anthem national anthem of the 2020 European Championships. The song "We Are The People" was officially released within a month of the start of the tournament. Written by legendary Dutch DJ / producer Martin Garrix, the song features two Irish actors and represents a song that looks at the challenges facing the world with the goal of finding a unified answer to problems.
For the first time, the European Football Championship will be held across the continent
Bono and Martin Garrix: We are the people, the lyrics of the national anthem of Europe
For the first time the European Football Championship will be played across the continent, proving that this is the main theme Unit. For marketing reasons, they keep the word "Euro 2020" And will be broadcast on Sky Sport The opening match between Italy and Turkey at the Olympics in Rome from June 11. Within a month of the start of the tournament, UEFA launched a music campaign on the giant screens at Wembley Stadium, lighting up the stadium arch in the colors of Euro 2020. The world-famous DJ and author of the hit producer Garricks Animals, in the name of love, fearing loneliness, he also composed the music for the tournament. Bono wrote lyrics for "We Are The People" and created melodies, and The Edge added key guitar riffs to create the perfect mix of each artist's signature sounds.. "Creating music for one of the biggest sports in the world with Bono and The Edge is an incredible experience," Garricks said. "I'm so proud of what we did together, and finally excited to share it with the world!" .
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Reconciliation and truth-telling—acknowledging our colonial past
by Stuart Mackinnon on April 17th, 2018 at 6:20 PM
Last night, the Vancouver park board unanimously approved chair and commissioner Stuart Mackinnon's motion directing staff to analyze the organization's "colonial roots, as well as current practices" and report back with recommendations "to acknowledge any and all injustices uncovered as part of the 'truth-telling' phase". Below, you can read a transcript of Mackinnon's speech before the board:
Post-impressionist artist Paul Gauguin famously asked in his 1897 painting:Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? These questions are as relevant today as they were more than 100 years ago.
The Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada states:
"There is an emerging and compelling desire to put the events of the past behind us so that we can work towards a stronger and healthier future. The truth telling and reconciliation process as part of an overall holistic and comprehensive response […] is a sincere indication and acknowledgement of the injustices and harms experienced by Aboriginal people and the need for continued healing. This is a profound commitment to establishing new relationships embedded in mutual recognition and respect that will forge a brighter future. The truth of our common experiences will help set our spirits free and pave the way to reconciliation."
In the introduction to "Confronting the Past: Truth Telling and Reconciliation in Uganda", by the International Centre for Transitional Justice, it says:
"Truth telling is recognized as one of the important transitional justice measures for redressing the legacies of abuse and responding to human rights violations and harms that occur during repression or conflict.
"Truth telling plays a critical role in acknowledging the wrongs suffered by victims, fostering reconciliation, community healing, and preventing the recurrence of the past abuses in post-conflict societies. Establishing the truth about past violations will not only help determine the most appropriate remedies to be offered to victims, but it will also help identify the necessary reforms that can prevent such violations from happening again."
Vancouver's history is one of progress and wealth, but it has been built on great sacrifice and destruction. What once were dense forests, pristine fish-filled streams, and fertile hunting grounds have been cut down, paved over, and built up. This has come at great cost to the land and the people who have always been here.
We are a prosperous city of unparalleled beauty, but our prosperity has come at a price.
That price is not buried in some obscure, forgotten past. It is documented. And some of that documentation is held by the park board. It is time that the park board told those truths. From those truths, healing can begin.
Healing is an important step on our journey to reconciliation. At the Manitoba national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada in 2010, residential school survivor Evelyn Brockwood talked about why it is important to ensure that there is adequate time for healing to occur in the truth and reconciliation process.
She said "When this came out at the beginning, I believe it was 1990, about residential schools, people coming out with their stories... I thought the term, the words they were using, were truth, healing, and reconciliation. But somehow it seems like we are going from truth telling to reconciliation, to reconcile with our white brothers and sisters. My brothers and sisters, we have a lot of work to do in the middle. We should really lift up the word healing."
Truth-telling is the first step in helping unlock the past and helping us to understand "where do we come from, what are we, and where are we going?" The truth of our common experiences will help heal all of our spirits and help pave the way to reconciliation.
Evelyn Brockwood also said, "Go slow, we are going too fast, too fast.... We have many tears to shed before we even get to the word reconciliation."
I hope that you will join me in supporting this motion on truth-telling of the park board's colonial roots, as well as our current practices, so that we may continue our path to healing and reconciliation with local First Nations.
Colonialism is the policy of a nation seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of developing or exploiting them to the benefit of the colonizing country and helping the colonies modernize in terms defined by the colonizers, especially in economics, religion and health.
Unceded: those lands never signed away through a treaty or conquered by war.
January 13, 1849: Vancouver Island is declared a "crown colony"
August 2, 1858: Crown Colony of British Columbia is established, not including Vancouver Island
August 6, 1866: Vancouver Island and British Columbia are merged into one colony
July 20, 1871: The colony entered into Confederation with Canada
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/Professionalism for Challenging Times: A New Child Care Management Model
Professionalism for Challenging Times: A New Child Care Management Model
"If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming you, then you're a
better man than I am, Gunga Din.
‑Rudyard Kipling, If
Who ever told the truth about being a manager day in and day out? Who leveled about exhaustion, plummeting idealism, and near tear moments? Probably no one did. Nonetheless, all directors know the reality of management: It's a tough job for those who have chosen to do it! Maintaining a professional attitude through difficult times is a challenge. Professionalism requires perspective and a focus on the mission of the center or on a personal commitment to improving the lives of children and families.
On a good day, leadership is bountifully rewarding, but on a bad day, being a manager weighs like an albatross. Bad times seem to last forever by robbing the leader of that professional perspective; the comforting vision collapses in the face of an immediate crisis or disappointment. The happiness of watching a new building take shape is dashed by the news that the state licensing entity does not approve of an innovative new design. Cigarette bums are found on a child's thighs when having his diaper changed. A favorite infant caregiver comes in to say that her husband has been transferred and the family is moving in a month. The satisfaction of a new hire integrating nicely into the staff after three weeks during this national staffing crisis is abruptly ended by a letter saying that she has a record of child abuse and neglect and that her employment must be terminated immediately. In order to get re accredited, the center must use the new standards.
This article offers a new Child Care Change Management Model for that much needed professional prospective. A bad day loses its sting when it becomes just another day in an unfolding journey towards the goal of quality child care. Change management provides a dynamic for restoration and growth; directors can learn to feel in partnership with change rather than at its mercy.
Thirty years ago, Elisabeth Kubler Ross (1969) published her groundbreaking insights in On Death and Dying, which include the five stages that dying patients go through: Denial and Isolation, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. These are "defense mechanisms in psychiatric terms, coping mechanisms to deal with extremely difficult situations" (Kubler Ross, 1969, p. 138). The same stages have been observed in mourners and those facing losses of all kinds, including divorce, loss of loved ones, loss of jobs, etc. Change management theories also describe stages and call for skillful acceptance of loss. William Bridges' Managing transitions (1991) provides a theoretical structure for inevitable change in which he identifies three predictable stages: Ending, or letting go, Neutral zone where neither the old or new ways predominate, and New beginning. The neutral zone is not unlike Kubler Ross' three middle stages in terms of intrapersonal conflict. "It's like being between trapezes. It's Linus when his blanket is in the dryer. There's nothing to hold on to" (Ferguson, in Bridges, 1991, p.34.) When Kubler Ross' and Bridges' ideas are combined with the experience of the reality of child care, a new Child Care Change Management Model is created which helps the director anticipate her own feelings, I as well as to predict behavior when she herself causes the change, and to prepare appropriately (Bruno, 1997.)
A change process looks like the following road map, beginning at the top left arrow in figure 1. The work week begins well, staff are happy (enough), payroll is met, the parent education meeting on creative discipline was well attended, and the temperamental cook has not quit this month. In short, the center is in a comfortable stage of "business as usual," even though there may be a problem brewing under the surface. And then the change of event happens.
Consider the following situation: Kathy and Imani, toddler teachers, halt their heated conversation when Maria, the director, enters the classroom. The teacher assistant, Gina, looks teary as she tries to pick up the slack with the rambunctious children. As the director approaches, all three staff put on a happy face, so Maria decides not to trust her instincts that something is wrong. The teachers distract her with trivia.
Maria, has taken Exit #1 on the Roadmap to Change, DENIAL. Denial, as described by psychiatrists including Kubler Ross (1969), takes familiar shapes; people think the problem will pass, or that time will heal all wounds, or that problems will miraculously disappear. Denial rarely solves anything. Phrases like, "oh, no" or "I don't believe it" or "it must be a mistake" often accompany the denial stage. The director's heart may literally beat faster when the event takes place, but it slows when denial takes over.
Exit #2 on the Roadmap to Change is LONELINESS. Maria returns to her office and feels lonely. This is similar to the stage which Kubler Ross (1969) describes as Isolation, which accompanies Denial in the first stage she describes. Directors feel alone and very distant from classrooms and children when their intuition says that a problem exists that they are not facing. Denial of the problem paralyzes people from reaching out to a trusted colleague or a directors' support group for help. Maria assumes that a better director would not have problems like this. Short comings are kept private in isolation. Because of issues of confidentiality, many directors justifiably feel that they cannot discuss the issue with other staff. "It's lonely at the top," and "There's only one of me" typify this stage because few centers have a management team.
Negative self talk drives the director to Exit #3. GUILT. Maria wonders what she had done to make the teachers stop talking and why Gina did not come to her if she was upset. Notice how easily a director can take on a staff problem as her fault. Perhaps taking the blame is easier than confronting staff (Bruno & Copeland, 1999). Guilt results from not meeting personal standards of acceptable behavior. Again, Maria assumes that a competent director would be able to talk directly with Kathy, Imani and Gina to find what the problem is. By Destination #3, the director's self-esteem is going downhill, while the problem, unresolved, picks up momentum. The director feels both anxiety and fatigue.
The final Exit on the way down is #4, DESPAIR. Failure to deal with the toddler room dilemma throws the director to the low point in her self-esteem. The worse she feels about herself as a manager, the less confident she feels to deal effectively with any of the demands on her. By now, Imani and Kathy are barely speaking and Gina has resigned. Maria has lost her professional perspective and feels at the mercy of the changes taking place. Quitting begins to look good. She is "bottoming out" and cannot see the next turn. Maria feels completely exhausted until she begins to feel angry and says, "Wait a minute, I didn't cause this problem."
The resiliency of leadership leads to Exit #5: ANGER. Righteous Anger brings clarity, not destruction. At last, Maria begins to regain perspective. Isn't it better to talk with Kathy and Imani than let their feud disrupt the whole center? If the mission of the center is the betterment of children and families, it is important to find a way to work this problem out. A frank conversation is a better option than avoidance. Anger, constructively channeled, recharges a director's sagging self esteem. The problem shrinks in its power to control her; she has options. Asking other directors for advice reveals that almost everyone faces similar challenges. When she role plays the problem at the directors' support group, she hears lots of helpful approaches and healing laughter. Her energy returns!
Note that Anger comes much later in the New Child Care Management Model than it does in Elisabeth Kubler Ross' stages. Being socialized as women as well as early childhood educators, many directors try to avoid anger, take the blame themselves and try to smooth things over which means it takes them much longer to get to the Anger stage.
The sign for Exit #6: ACCEPTANCE is clearly visible down the road from Anger. When Anger propels her to Acceptance, Maria is no longer stalled in Denial or its neighboring points of Guilt and Despair. Finally, she can envision solutions. Acceptance of the situation is empowering; individual responsibilities become clear. An honest 3 way conversation reveals that Kathy's divorce proceedings have brought out the worst in her; she decides to seek counseling and eventually apologizes to Imani. Kathy desperately needed to be confronted about separating the personal from the professional and leaving debilitating problems at the doorstep. The director relearns that not every problem at the center is about her; perspective returns. Although Kubler Ross (1969 ) cautions that "Acceptance should not be mistaken for a happy stage," in the new Child Care Change Management Model, the relief a director feels may make her very happy because her situation is not terminal and she can get herself and the center back on the main road towards accomplishing their mission (p. 113).
This Director's journey down the roadmap of change has led to a resolution of the immediate problem. More than just the toddler room's problems have been resolved; the overall morale is uplifted by the action of the leader. Most importantly, the children are released from the shadow of the staff conflict.
Acceptance, Kubler Ross (1969) notes, frees people to get on with life, or, for the director, to resume progress towards goals. In some cases, this may be related to a discreet issue, but in a larger sense, directors need to acknowledge the loss of the expectation that management will be problem free, resulting in a more mature vision which alleviates grieving over the death of an unattainable ideal.
How can a director remain professional throughout this change process, which can involve uncomfortable feelings? The answer is through maintaining perspective and stopping the downward journey. By acknowledging this predictable pattern of change, including labeling each stage and accompanying energy level ("Feeling guilty is exhausting and doesn't get the job done"), Directors can learn to coach themselves to turn to the goal of Acceptance from any change stage ("Wherever I am, the goal is to get to Acceptance and Action").
Consider how this new Child Care Change Management Model (Bruno 1997) offers the director ways to be effective at each stage of change, rather than to feel overwhelmed at any one stage. To paraphrase Monopoly, go directly to Acceptance, do not pass Despair, do not collect Guilt.
Consider how different the Toddler Room story would be if Maria, the director, had used the knowledge that each stage in the process of change affords an opportunity to respond professionally, by placing the problem in its proper perspective.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT of reality can replace denial. When Maria, the director, walks into a heated situation, she can pay attention to her intuition, which is telling her that there is a problem and she needs to act. Another teacher can be called in while the director privately shares her observation with Kathy and Imani, and invites their input into solutions to the problems. The impact on Gina can also be Acknowledged.
REACHING OUT for help can eliminate Loneliness. Every Director needs at least one other colleague to call for confidential advice. Inevitably, that other Director will have been in a similar situation, and learned from it. Directors' support groups provide regular opportunities for honest sharing and asking for help. Isolation is optional; Maria can find a mentor or confidant outside the center if there is no one else at the management level.
OWNERSHIP of who is responsible for what leads to an effective intervention. Yes, Maria, the director, is responsible for managing her staff competently; however, each staff member is responsible for managing her own relationship professionally.
Kathy's divorce need not enter into her working relationship with Imani; both teachers can take responsibility for managing their assistant with compassion.
TRUST in personal competence emerges each time a director faces a problem directly. If Maria asks what is going on rather than retreating to her office, she gains in personal stature. Her response does not need to be perfect or brilliant; she simply needs to be active and not passive.
CLARITY from Anger energizes the leader to sort through what the real trouble is and not absorb someone else's Guilt. Clarity means that Maria can see the role each person has played in the conflict and thus can figure out some solutions.
CONFIDENCE to do the right thing comes when the director has gotten to Acceptance. Sometimes she feels inspired to step up to the challenge at hand. Maria might now look at the staffing pattern in the toddler room to see if there is a better combination of personalities or if a staff change is needed.
In the end, getting to Acceptance early on is a service to the whole organization. Bolstered by knowledge of the internal process of change, directors can turn a difficult time into a moment of opportunity. A professional director keeps perspective and understands as other members of the
organization go through the predictable stages. For example, parents leaving their children for the first time may need help getting past Guilt to Acceptance.
Sometimes the director moves quickly through the stages, as in the toddler vignette, however sometimes the process takes much longer. When a baby died of SIDS on his first day in care, the young director found himself leading a multi year healing process which left him much more confident as a leader. However, he was not able to help the caregiver whose Guilt and Despair stages required professional counseling. In this case, in order to get to Acceptance meant Acknowledging that the problem was larger than his training and experience had prepared him for and that he needed to reach out for help.
And sometimes, the director not only plans the change but also forces the process. One director decided to "flatten the organization" (Bruno & Copeland, 1999) and patiently coached the head teachers as they struggled to evaluate the classroom staff. From her position of Confidence that she was doing the right thing, the director was not surprised when the first set of evaluations revealed that she had the perfect staff; she recognized Denial of the hard part of evaluation! She then helped the head teachers to Acknowledge the reality of needing to do some honest assessment of staff strengths and needs for training and change to Accept that they needed to face the responsibilities of leadership.
Finally, the confident director begins to share the Child Care Change Management Model with her staff to help them understand the predictable stages of inevitable change.
REFERENCES Bridges, W. (1991). Managing transitions: Making the most of change. Reading, MA: Addison Wesley. Bruno, H.E.(1997). Child care management model. Unpublished manuscript. Bruno, H.E.* Copeland, M.L. (1999). Decisions! Decisions! Decision making structures which support quality. Leadership Quest, Spring. Bruno, H.E. * Copeland, M.L. (1999). If the director isn't direct, does the team have direction? Leadership Quest, Winter Kipling, R. (1) If. Kubler Ross, E. (1969). On death and dying. New York: Macmillan Publishing.
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Home / Politics / Buhar's Government Has Failed Nigerians - Northern Elders
Buhar's Government Has Failed Nigerians - Northern Elders
TITOPE-BLOG Monday, April 15, 2019 0
President Muhammadu Buhari has been blasted by the The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, stressing that the current insecurity in the North showcases leadership failure and irresponsibility of governance. Speaking to newsmen after the forum's meeting in Zaria, the NEF Chairman, Prof. Ango Abdullahi called on President Muhammadu Buhari to demonstrate higher level of concern and sensitivity to the plight of traumatised citizens, especially in Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, Benue, Niger, Plateau and Taraba States.
Apart from the Presidency, the NEF also slammed other tiers of government for failing to address and arrest the abject poverty and under-development in the country.
It said Nigeria has the resources and ideas but lacks the political will to tackle the problems.
According to Abdullahi, "There is serious irresponsibility of governance in the country, especially in the North; the leadership is not doing enough to meet up the challenges of poverty and under-development.
"We also demand a decisive, comprehensive and fundamental government actions against poverty, underdevelopment and insecurity affecting North as well as show leadership and compassion which are reciprocal expectation of the Nigerian people."
NEF said recent report of an international organisation revealed that 90 per cent of the over 13.5 million children out-of-school in the country were from the North.
It added, "The children will be adult in the next 10 years; no education, no vocational training, what do you expect then? Insecurity situation."
Abdullahi expressed sadness that instead of development, northern states were living under horrendous Boko Haram threats, banditry,
kidnapping, armed robbery, marauding youth gangs, herders and farmers clashes.
"It has become imperative for the forum to call President Muhammadu Buhari to respond to threats faced by northern Nigerians following incessant killings in some states," he observed.


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Osram and Nichia announce to expand IP co-operation
Osram and Nichia emphasize the significance of intellectual property (IP) in their business fields and announce their intention to expand the license co-operation.
20.03.2018 | Trade Press
OSRAM GmbH and Nichia Corporation have entered into patent cross license agreements in 2002 and 2010. As a result, both companies are allowed to use each other's patents licensed under the respective agreement in its own nitride-based semiconductor products such as blue, green, and white LED and laser components. Aldo Kamper, CEO of Osram Opto Semiconductors, and Hiroyoshi Ogawa, President of Nichia Corporation met at the light+building in Frankfurt, Germany, and expressed their wish to expand and strengthen the license co-operation.
Hiroyoshi Ogawa and Aldo Kamper share the view that much has happened in this industry since the companies signed the last license agreement in 2010. Aldo Kamper said "To further advance LED and laser technology, Nichia and Osram have spent, in total, more than 2.5 billion Euros in research and development since 2011." The two companies now agree to enter into negotiations of a cross license covering approximately 7000 new patent applications including approximately 2000 granted patents from Nichia and Osram (all figures are worldwide figures), covering Automotive, General Lighting, LCD backlights, Display, Medical and Industrial applications and full range of opto-electronics products.
"On all levels of the value chain from semiconductor epitaxy to phosphor material, packaging and further downstream technologies, significant progress has been made in the past eight years and protected by a variety of new patents on both sides", said Hiroyoshi Ogawa. In order to capture their technological achievements in all existing as well as emerging application areas for opto-electronics products and technologies, Osram and Nichia will discuss a cross license that will cover the many additional patents based on post-2010 inventions. Aldo Kamper added: "I fully share this view. As a consequence, our companies will be able to leverage each other's technological advancements, while both companies' customers will benefit from an industry leading protection in IP related matters".
Sales contacts:
Find your sales contacts (worldwide)
Marion Reichl
marion.reichl@osram-os.com
T: +49 941 850-21 85
F: +49 941 850-44416 93
Simon Thaler
simon.thaler@osram-os.com
ABOUT OSRAM
OSRAM, based in Munich, is a leading global high-tech company with a history dating back more than 110 years. Primarily focused on semiconductor-based technologies, our products are used in highly diverse applications ranging from virtual reality to autonomous driving and from smart phones to smart and connected lighting solutions in buildings and cities. OSRAM uses the endless possibilities of light to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities. OSRAM's innovations enable people all over the world not only to see better, but also to communicate, travel, work and live better. OSRAM has approximately 26,400 employees worldwide as of end of fiscal 2017 (September 30) and generated revenue of more than €4.1 billion. The company is listed on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt and Munich (ISIN: DE000LED4000; WKN: LED400; trading symbol: OSR). Additional information can be found at www.osram.com.


Software Test Engineer Needed! Endeavour Recruitment is seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer for their client in Leicester. The Software Test Engineer is required to take responsibility for testing software on multiple projects and ensure all defects are resolved. A background in process control, warehouse automation or industrial control logistics advantageous. Salary up to £40K plus benefits.
Working collaboratively with Software Engineers the Software Test Engineer would take ownership of the testing requirements. You must ensure that all function and non-functional requirements are translated into test cases. Manage the configuration control of hardware and software test environments. Perform testing and record results. Ensure testing is carried out with the project constraints.
Software release and configuration management systems.
Installation and configuration of applications on Windows/Unix/Linux server environments.
SQL to query database table content.
Work in Process Control, Warehouse Automation, Control Logistics or a similar business area.
Experience in performing Factory and User Acceptance Testing.
Testing of mission critical high availability systems.
Generating test scenarios from client's brief and translating into functional tests.
Endeavour Recruitment has an exciting contract opportunity for a UI Software Engineer with 5+ years' experience.
Join a large client, in the Financial Services Sector based in La Hulpe, Belgium. The contract is initially for 6 months and the all-inclusive daily rate is market related.
As a user interface software engineer working in an Agile team, you are responsible for managing individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables. With your technical expertise you design, develop, test, maintain and enhance software solutions.
We need engineers to be versatile and passionate to tackle new problems and continually improve our products.
Design, develop, test, enhance and support cloud applications.
Participate in feasibility studies to validate technical solutions for product enhancements.
Analyse problems, propose and implement solutions.
Understand and address security vulnerabilities.
An international organisation is looking for a Monitoring Expert to join their team. This is the perfect opportunity for somebody who enjoys working in a multi-cultural environment and is looking to take the next step in their career. This is a 1 year contract role and the all-inclusive daily rate for this role is €445.
Design, build, configure and test monitoring probes for a wide range of systems and applications.
Basic knowledge of ITIL V3 is desirable.
Endeavour Recruitment has exciting opportunities for a Cyber Security/SOC Architects for their client, in various locations in France or Germany.
This is an excellent career opportunity to join a company to work for, offering a very competitive salary, a variety of benefits and the prospect of career growth and progression.
Our client, a European cybersecurity specialist, has the mission to protect the National Critical Infrastructure, as well as government and defense against cyber threats. Reliable and high-performance security products and services are able to detect, analyze and neutralize the most sophisticated cyber attacks.
You intervene on the SOC architecture studies, in order to specify the most suitable to be taken into account for the supervision of the safety in relation to the need of the customer.
You are the privileged interface of the project manager, and you have to define the build project strategy with him. You bring the elements to define the risks and project opportunities.
You act within the company to control the technical teams (IDS, SIEM, WAF..), and you are the technical referent vis-à-vis our customers in the phase of construction.
You are required to make a technical watch on the progress in the world of the cyber- security, attack methods and system protection methods, and security solutions supervision.
Holder of a diploma of Engineer Bac+5 (or equivalent) in the field of cybersecurity or a related discipline.
3 years minimum experience in a similar position and ISO 27001 certification.
Solid knowledge of cyberdefence products: IDSIIPS, management system of log, SIEM, vulnerability scanner, APT detection tools, etc.
You're always curious, invested, concerned. As a team, you promote transparency and listening to your people.
- Please note this position requires a security clearance.
- There may be requirements to travel to customer premises (predominantly national but also limited international).
Please, get in touch ASAP for further details on these superb career opportunities.


Items where Subject is "R Medicine > RN Health > RN1007 MPH"
aliakbari, bahman (2016) Evaluation of demand for outpatient treatment services in clients of treatment centers of Qazvin social security organization in 2015. Other thesis, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences Faculty of Health.
asefzadeh, mina and shahabbasi, ali (2015) Frequency and Causes of needle stick and sharp injuries among health care workers of Razi Hospital in Qazvin years 1391 and 1392. Masters thesis, qums.
asefzadeh, saeed (2017) بررسی کیفیت زندگی و عوامل موثر بر آن در دانش آموزان دبیرستانی شهر اقبالیه در سال 1395. Masters thesis, Qazvin university of medical sciences, qazvin, iran.
asefzadeh, saeed and Sadegh, Rahele (2016) مقایسه نمایه توده بدنی و برخی عوامل موثر بر آن در کودکان زیر 6 سال مراجعه کننده به درمانگاه شهری مینودر قزوین در سال های 90 و 92. Masters thesis, Qazvin University of Medical sciences.
asefzadeh, saeed and hoseini jebeli, hajar (2016) ارزیابی تقاضاهای خانم های مراجعه کننده به مرکز بهداشتی درمانی آق قلا برای دریافت خدمات در پنج ماه اول سال 1395. Masters thesis, qazvin university of medical sciences.
Kakavand, Mahasa and Nassiri-Asl, Marjan (2015) Prevalence and pattern of potential drug interactions in Intensive Care Unit of Razi Hospital in Qazvin in 2013. Masters thesis, Qazvin university of Medical Sciences,Qazvin,Iran.
Kakavand, Mahsa (2015) Prevalence and pattern of potential drug interactions in Intensive Care Unit of Razi Hospital in Qazvin in 2013. Masters thesis, Qazvin university of medical science.
mohammadi, Dr. Hassan reza and asefzadeh, saeed (2016) « بررسی تاثیر پخش کارتون در واقعیت مجازی بر میزان درد کودکان حین کشیدن دندان های مولر شیری ». Masters thesis, دانشگاه علوم پزشکی و خدمات بهداشتی درمانی قزوین.
Tonekaboni, Nasrin (2016) سلامت ولیعصر بررسی عوامل مستعد کننده مادری در بروز زردی نوزادی در مراجعه کنندگان به مرکز خدمات جامع در سال 95-1394. Masters thesis, Qazvin university of Medical Sciences.
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Here is a calendar of all the events coming up at AAFS.
If you are a member, you can register just by clicking register!
Currently, you need to register for one event at a time. We are working on this and in the future, we hope to be able to offer multiple-event registrations.
For easier navigation, when you open an event - open in new tab or window.


Monday night I participated in a live Spreecast hosted by Janice and Susan on blogging and the ins and outs of why we participate in this crazy online world. There were so many great questions asked and I thought I'd offer a few of my thoughts on the business of blogging.
I've been at this blogging game for a little over four years now and while I do not claim to be an expert by any stretch of the imagination, I have picked up a few tips and tricks along the way that have been useful for me and, perhaps, they will be useful to you as well.
First, start by knowing why you blog. Are you just wanting to keep a family journal for long distance relatives to see and participate in? Do you want to gain a larger audience? Do you have a message you want to share? Do you have a business that you want to promote? It helps to write out exactly what you're wanting to do with your square of internet real estate.
For example, my goal for this blog is to simply tell stories. Sometimes they are about my kids, sometimes my husband, but most times those stories are about me. Story telling is, and always has been, my creative outlet. I try to keep things light as much as possible because Lord knows there is enough heavy in this world to drag us all down. But on those occasions when life gets overwhelming and humor isn't quick on my finger tips, I share deeply and honestly.
That is my mission. I know it and I've embraced it and I feel much more confident in my blogging.
Second, know where you want to go with your blog. Do you just want to stay small and private? That's fine! Embrace it. Do you want to work with brands and review products? Go for it! Do you want to grow your audience and reach more people? Great! There are a few things you need to do to make that happen.
Write well. The prettiest design and catchiest title cannot make up for excellent writing.
Market yourself and make contacts. This is an area that I've really struggled with. I am not good at networking and marketing, much to my husband's chagrin. But it is so necessary and there are different ways to do this. From blogging conferences, where you can interact with others face to face (gasp!) to Facebook and Twitter, there are a lot of ways to promote what you're doing, but this leads me to my next point.
Offer to guest post for someone else. Many larger sites offer the opportunity for guest posters and it's a great way to gain exposure.
Be nice. Don't gossip online…about anyone. Not your mother-in-law, your husband, your siblings or another blogger. The same rule we teach our children applies to blogging, "If you don't have something nice to say then, 'Shh!' Say nothing." Don't forget that your words live forever on the internet.
Interact with your readers as much as possible. When I have time, I try to visit the sites of the people who comment on my blog. I don't always have time to comment back, but I do when I can and when that person comments again on one of my posts, I feel like I know a little more about her (or him). Make friends in this space because that's what we're here for – interaction and support.
The title of this post is completely misleading and basically a flat out lie, by the way. You can't succeed in blogging without trying. Everything worth pursuing takes effort, right? Put in the effort, have fun, and don't forget that there's a whole lot of life to be lived offline. Blogging is an outlet, not life itself. Don't allow those two things to get mixed up!
There are a few more things I'd like to say on this topic so I'm going to write another post tomorrow. There are things you can do in your posts specifically that keep readers engaged and wanting to read more and I'll share those things along with a few more tips. On Friday we'll discuss how to make money blogging.
If you have any specific questions for me, you're welcome to leave them in the comments section or email me at kellistuart00 (at) hotmail (dot) com.
Hi Kelli! I'm stopping by from the UBP and so glad I did. I'm a newborn blogger and really enjoyed your post, especially your marketing tips (out of my comfort zone) and "blogging is an outlet, not life itself". I can't wait to read the rest of this series. Thanks!
Hi Shelisa! Thanks for that encouragement. I look forward to writing the rest of the series. Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you for reminding others to NOT gossip. That has been one of the reasons I have not really followed any particular bloggers until I met you. Reading other people's negative rants is not a productive use of my time. However, yours has been such a fun and hilarious breath of fresh air for me. I always (almost) drop what I am doing when I see you've put up a new post.
Two things struck me – "If you don't have something nice to say. Shh! Say nothing." That's my way of interaction. I'm bad at critisizing unless people ask me for objective comments on something. Even in this case I try to choose the words. Words can hurt and the emotions they evoke live ferever. And we really shouldn't forget that words live forever in the internet.
A great post , Kelli. You are good not only at story telling but also at giving practical tips.
I won't start blogging but you! Thank you for opening this creative world for me.
Thanks for writing this series. I found you through the UBP12. I want to soak up all I can. I don't try to overmarket myself, but I have had conversations with people and, since I was just writing about it, I talk about it. Maybe I should just leave off the fact I wrote about it on my blog. I'm naively excited.


This is the final sermon in the Advent series and comes from Luke 1:46-55. It focuses on the mixed and confused message that Americans hear during this season from advertisers, stores, politicians, and others about what Christmas means. Mary's Magnificat orients us in a powerful way to what God is doing.
What is the Sabbath for?


Watch the high drama of our breeding flock of flamingos or their next door neighbors – Patagonian cavies and Crested screamers. Giggle at our Chacoan peccaries' (one of the most endangered animals in the world) wiggly snouts or listen for the distinctive call of our White-handed gibbons. Visit the Cotton-top tamarins (another critically endangered species) in the aviary, or marvel at the underwater skills of our bush dogs.
From the common to the unusual – Sequoia Park Zoo is full of unique and exciting species!


Provide support to the activities of the A350 Wing Lower Cover production area in Illescas plant.
Participate in the continuous development and improvement of the different Lean methodologies (TPM, 5S, visual management), Quality excellence, continuous improvement workshops, etc. within the area.
Create and improve regular reports about on cost, on time and on quality status of the area.
Recent Graduates OR Last Year Students in Aerospace, Industrial, Materials or Chemistry Engineering.


We are scouting for out new film in Montana. Things have gone great, and we are getting our crew and production insurance together now. We plan to start shooting at the end of January when the snowfall in full swing.


In this free ebook, you will find tips & advices so you can prepare for your interview.
But just because you understand the benefits of an internship, that doesn't mean you understand which companies you should target with your resume. To help you decide which summer internship opportunities might be right for you, here are five of the top investment banks that are worth checking out.
Goldman Sachs has a strong reputation for doing right by their summer interns. Their ten-week summer program provides college students with the chance to dive into the day-to-day operations of this investment giant. This includes opportunities to participate in transactions being performed by the team they are supporting, as well as involvement in various forms of research and presentation preparation.
Every intern starts with a training program designed to familiarize you with the culture and workplace, as well as the benefits and responsibilities associated with being part of the Goldman Sachs team. Additionally, the pay rate offered to interns is considered highly competitive, making the potentially long hours easier to bear.
However, it is important to note that competition for these positions is high. In fact, in 2013, they received 17,000 applications just for the summer internship program.
JP Morgan is also known for creating a strong community upon which interns can rely during their time with the company. The nine-week Investment Banking Analyst Internship provides students the opportunity to learn fundamental skills they can carry forward into their professional careers.
Along with on-the-job training, interns get the benefit of working in product or industry groups with also gaining exposure to client and team interactions. Interns get the chance to participate in deals in progress as well as large transactions and can gain experience in areas like research and modeling, as well as the development of strong sales pitches.
Investment Banking Summer Analysts at Morgan Stanley get to assume the functions generally associated with a full-time analyst during the ten-week program. Interns are assigned to specific workgroups, allowing them access to a range of transactions. This helps improve financial analysis skills as well as those involved in executing deals.
Some training opportunities throughout the program include those run by various senior executives, providing access to some of the most influential people working in the investment banking industry. As with the other institutions on this list, compensation is generally considered strong based on the program requirements.
Bank of America brings on Investment Banking Summer Analysts as part of their paid internship program. Participating students receive competitive compensation while also being able to join one of a set of industry and product teams including, but not limited to, Consumer & Retail, Real Estate, and Mergers & Acquisitions.
The program takes place over the course of ten weeks and provides participants with a range of opportunities to grow their skills. Tasks can include complex financial modeling, company and industry research, presentation preparation, and the ability to work with a skilled team of investment-oriented professionals.
Internship opportunities with UBS give students a chance to learn how the business operates while being a contributing member of an established team. Additionally, earn participant is matched with a mentor to help provide additional insights into the company.
Those participating in the internship program will work alongside skilled investment professionals, providing access to high-level projects while they are encouraged to develop their skills.
Ultimately, any of these summer internships can provide students with a significant amount of experience in a relatively short time period. While maintaining the pace that is expected from every participant can be a challenge, for those truly interested in investment banking, there are few routes that will open these same number of professional doors like these.


The Owls and Cows Tour brings together the Prairie Conservation Action Plan's (PCAP) Cows, Fish, Cattle Dogs and Kids Game Show and the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre's (SBOIC) Owls On Tour Program as well as an entertaining presentation on the threatened Loggerhead Shrike. This fun, interactive program teaches Grade 3 to 6 students about riparian areas and native prairie, using the endangered Burrowing Owl and the threatened Loggerhead Shrike as flagship species for native prairie conservation. Between 2001 and 2008, the Owls and Cows Tour has visited a total of 426 rural elementary schools reaching 32,929 students. Rave reviews have been received from teachers about the Tours' effectiveness in promoting environmental stewardship to youth audiences.
The Owls and Cows Tour requires approximately 2 hours with the program being delivered in the mornings and afternoons and is usually bracketed around a recess break. Students play the Cows, Fish, Cattle Dogs and Kids Game Show before recess and return after recess to participate in two presentations including Loggerhead Shrikes - Butcherbirds: the Impalers and the Owls On Tour Program. Loggerhead Shrikes - Butcherbirds: the Impalers consists of a slide show about the Loggerhead Shrike including a dress-up activity where a student is dressed to resemble a shrike to aid in the students' identification of the bird. The Owls on Tour program consists of songs and skits and features an imprinted owl from the SBOIC. Group sizes of ~75 to 125 students work best as audience participation are key elements of these programs.
This fun, interactive program teaches Grade 3 to 6 students about riparian areas and native prairie, using the endangered Burrowing Owl and the threatened Loggerhead Shrike as flagship species for native prairie conservation.
WILD! Saskatchewan exhibit overlooks the beautiful Wascana Marsh and Bird Sanctuary, creating a feeling of walking into a natural refuge.
WILD! Saskatchewan is a fun and interactive exhibit with a serious and compelling message about our environment and why we need to maintain it. Visitors will learn about Saskatchewan's amazing eco-regions, topography and diverse life which all need to work in concert with one another. WILD! Saskatchewan also shares information about the conservation and protection of our world and what we can all do to help. Learn how man's development including the introduction of a new species has affected some of the province's native inhabitants. A life-sized robotic grizzly bear and extinction game brings to light the extinction of plants and animals around us. A bird and animal watcher's dream, the WILD! Saskatchewan exhibit's powerful closed circuit camera lets visitors zoom in on the wildlife and plants of the great Wascana Marsh and Bird Sanctuary. A decomposing robotic gopher helps visitors understand the importance of the entire life process.
The WILD! Saskatchewan classroom is an ideal location for teachers to bring to life student learnings.
This wild and wet experience includes bird counts, aquatic critter analysis and water and soil testing. Students will contribute to a long-term data collection that helps monitor the health of Wascana Marsh and Urban forest. Students need to be dressed appropriately for the weather. We go out in heat, wind, rain, and even snow! This includes wearing proper footwear.
Students learn science monitoring techniques in Wascana Marsh, including bird counts, aquatic critter analysis and water and soil testing.
Students engage in long-term research and monitoring in the marsh.
None funded; collaboration and input welcome.
The Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan has developed a poster to use as a visual aid to describe various uses for native plants, showing viewers why they are important and giving them a reason to appreciate and conserve them.
The Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan has developed and published a guide for youth to educate them about the function and importance of riparian habitats. Topics covered include native and invasive species, agriculture and water, users of wetland habitats and water pollution.
Informal awareness about native plant and riparian habitats.
The Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan has developed an activity sheet to give examples of native plants that are typical to different ecozones of Saskatchewan. Youth are engaged through a series of activities on the sheet such as a crossword, connect the dots and a word find.
Informal awareness activity to learn about native plants and plant communities.
The Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan has developed a poster to give examples of native plants that are typical to different ecozones of Saskatchewan.
Informal awareness through learning about native plants and plant communities.
The goal of the project, which began in 2004, is to conserve some of the last existing native grassland within Regina, while promoting and educating both urban and rural residents about nature, habitat stewardship and the importance of wetlands and wetland ecosystems.
The park is located in the southeast part of the city, along the Wascana Creek between Highway 33 to the east and Fleet Street to the west in the Wascana Estates subdivision. It includes 75 acres of natural habitat within the city and 96 acres adjacent to city limits. Much of the land was donated to the project by Bob McKell, whose family has farmed in the area since the 1880s.
The project is ongoing, but when complete, the area will act as a conservation showcase for Regina and area residents to enjoy. It will also function as an outdoor classroom for the Ducks Unlimited Canada's wetland education program. Home to white-tailed deer, leopard frogs, garter snakes, fish and a variety of bird species, the McKell Wascana Conservation Park is an ideal site for youth programming. In the future, the site will include an education plaza and interpretive trails.
Ducks Unlimited (DU) will be developing the site for use an outdoor classroom. The site will include an entry plaza and amphitheatre to accommodate visiting school groups, a floating dock, interpretive trails and interpretive signage. DU has distributed informational brochures to its members and through its office. Site restoration and construction will begin in 2008.


Menorca has stunningly beautiful unspoilt beaches, like Macarella, that Menorcans and people from across the globe alike want to visit, especially in the summer months. Without a shadow of a doubt, the best way to get everybody to this dream beach by land is using the public Macarella Bus service. A bus that runs frequently to avoid traffic jams and maintain the natural balance of a unique beach.
The last bus leaves Macarella at 8:20 pm.
The last bus leaves Macarella at 11 pm.
What does the ticket cost? And for residents?
If you book online, the ticket costs €8.20 for a return.
The price at the ticket office or on the bus is €4.50 one way.
With Menorca Island Council transport card, the price is €4.10 per person (return) if you book online. You must present the transport card on the bus.
What card can I use to get a discount?
You can get a discount with the cards issued (free of charge) by the Menorca Island Council. T-Més, T-Jove, T-General.
For further information, please visit the MIC website (www.cime.es/) or go directly to the Council offices.
How can I book? What if I don't have an internet connection?
On the websites www.bus2macarella.com and www.bus.e-torres.net. If you don't have internet access, you can buy your ticket at the ticket office on Plaça dels Pins or on the bus on the perimeter road (Avinguda de Josep Mascaró Pasarius).
Is there a maximum number of seats that can be booked?
By providing the names of the passengers and paying for the booking, you can book up to the maximum number of seats available on the bus.
If I've already purchased my ticket, can I cancel or modify it?
You can park your car in the car parks near the perimeter road.
How can I cancel a ticket if I don't have signal?
By phoning or at our ticket office on Plaça dels Pins.
From what age do children need to have tickets?
Children over the age 4 need a seat and must have a ticket.
Does it only leave from the perimeter road?
All of the buses leave from the perimeter road, but in high season, there is also one that passes through Plaça dels Pins every hour to provide access to residents in the old town.
In low season, there are 9 buses a day from Plaça dels Pins.
What is the timetable? When are the first and last buses?
In low season, the first bus leaves at 8:25 am and the last one at 7:45 pm. From Macarella, the last bus back to Ciutadella is at 8:20 pm.
In high season, the first bus leaves at 8:05 am and the last one, at 10:25 pm. From Macarella, the last bus back to Ciutadella is at 11 pm.
Does it run on the same timetable from Monday to Sunday? What about public holidays?
The timetable remains the same all week long, even on public holidays.
Could there be a bus before 8 am?
If there is a demand for it, there's no reason not to have the first bus leave Ciutadella at an earlier time.
Where will the bus drop us of in Macarella?
The bus will drop passengers off in the Macarella car park (Santa Anna). We are working on getting a stop as close to the beach as possible.
What happens if there are people in Macarella without a booking because they have come by foot from Cala Galdana or the Camí de Cavalls?
If there are seats available, they can get on the bus. If not, they will have to wait for the next one to come along with available seats.
The recommendation is to book and pay for the ticket on our website. That way, the place is confirmed.
Can bicycles or other large objects be taken on the bus?
Bicycles that have not been folded down, surfboards, kayaks, etc. cannot be taken on the bus, but deck chairs, cool boxes, etc. can.
Is there a surcharge for luggage?
How many spaces are there on each bus?
There are buses with 30 spaces.
Yes, on all the buses.
Why can you only go by bus to Macarella?
The growing interest of visitors in Menorca to go to Macarella beach has caused big traffic problems on the access road to the beach, especially on the section past the Torralbet area.
The Macarella beach is located in the "Natural Area of Special Interest" on the South Coast of Menorca, regulated by its Special Plan in order to maintain its natural virtues and for the upkeep of its attraction to visitors. This Special Plan defines, among other things, the width of the track and the size of the car park, in order to regulate the human impact on the beach, a basic element for the conservation of natural spaces.
Access to the beach by bus can reduce the level of conflict with the access road, and keep the beach in good condition, making it easy to visit and ensuring access thanks to advance ticket booking.
Why is the bus incompatible with private transport?
The last section of the access road to Macarella beach is very tight and means that buses cannot pass regularly at the same time as private cars. This situation means that public transport to Macarella beach has to replace private transport, unlike the situation at Son Saura, Cala Turqueta and La Vall where, due to the nature of the tracks, public transport can exist in addition to private transport.
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