text:
Articles of Colonization
Signed fifty-two years before The Fall, the Articles of Colonization[1] formed the united government of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol. The Articles were apparently created in response to the Cylon War to unite the separate worlds against a common enemy.[2] Before the Articles, the colonies were separate nations, and there was open fighting between the colonies at times.
The anniversary of the signing of the Articles is the Colonial Day holiday (TRS: "Colonial Day").
1 Article 21
3 Other Articles
Chief Tyrol invokes the twenty-first Article of Colonization while being interrogated by Colonel Tigh after being rescued from Kobol (TRS: "Resistance").
Under the U.S. Constitution, a number of Tyrol's constitutionally protected civil liberties were being violated, among them
Article One, section nine, guaranteeing the writ of habeas corpus.
The due process clauses of the Fifth and Fourteenth amendments.
The various provisions of the Sixth Amendment guaranteeing a speedy, public trial by jury.
Article 21 could conceivably provide protection to any number of these.
Chief Tyrol invokes the twenty-third Article to avoid testifying against himself during the investigation into how Aaron Doral got aboard Galactica and accessed the munitions stores. While Sergeant Hadrian attempts to use this as evidence of his guilt, Commander William Adama later points out to President Laura Roslin that there is no legal precedent for doing so (TRS: "Litmus").
This is similar to the rights protected by the self-incrimination clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Other rights under the Articles may also exist. The right to a trial with representation before a jury seems to be guaranteed. When disapproving of the decision of then-President Tom Zarek to form the Circle, a form of war crimes tribunal, Laura Roslin states that everyone has the right to a trial before a jury of one's peers. In a separate statement Roslin refers to the right to representation at a trial (TRS: "Collaborators"). The right to a jury trial is also claimed by Gaius Baltar (TRS: "Taking a Break From All Your Worries").
Baltar's trial shows other levels of jurisprudence. Instead of a jury, a five-member tribunal acts as both judge and jury. Numerous maneuvers parallel practices in the legal systems of modern-day liberal democracies (TRS: "Crossroads, Part I", "Crossroads, Part II").
Law of the Twelve Colonies (RDM), for a more general article about the Twelve Colonies' legal system.
↑ The Articles of Colonization are the Colonial equivalent to the American Articles of Confederation (the predecessor to the US Constitution), U.N. Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
↑ Source: Ron D. Moore's official blog, April 11, 2005.
Retrieved from "https://en.battlestarwiki.org/index.php?title=Articles_of_Colonization&oldid=215423"
Colonial Society
Colonial Society (RDM)
Colonial Government
Colonial Government (RDM)


"Tom o' Bedlam" is the name of an anonymous poem in the "mad song" genre, written in the voice of a homeless "Bedlamite." The poem was probably composed at the beginning of the 17th century; in How to Read and Why, Harold Bloom calls it "the greatest anonymous lyric in the [English] language."
The terms "Tom o' Bedlam" and "Bedlam begger" were used in Early Modern Britain and later to describe beggars and vagrants who had or feigned mental illness (see also Abraham-men). Aubrey says they were identified by "an armilla of tin printed, of about three inches breadth" attached to their left arm. They claimed, or were assumed, to have been former inmates at the Bethlem Royal Hospital (Bedlam). It was commonly thought that inmates were released with authority to make their way by begging, though this is probably untrue. If it happened at all the numbers were certainly small, though there were probably large numbers of mentally ill travellers who turned to begging, but had never been near Bedlam. It was adopted as a technique of begging, or a character. For example, Edgar in King Lear disguises himself as mad "Tom o' Bedlam".
As we know it, the poem has eight verses of eight lines each, each verse concluding with a repetition of a four-line chorus. The existence of a chorus suggests that the poem may originally have been sung as a ballad. The version reproduced here is the one presented in Bloom's How to Read and Why.
In the Book of Moons, defend ye!"
To the health of all such varlets.
For which to feed the fairies.
The fray shall well become me.
It was apparently first published in 1720 by Thomas d'Urfey in his Wit and Mirth, or Pills to Purge Melancholy. "Maudlin" was a form of Mary Magdalene.
Because of the number of variants and confusion between the two manuscripts, neither "Tom o' Bedlam" nor "Mad Maudlin" can be said to be definitive texts.
^ The National Cyclopaedia of Useful Knowledge , Vol III, (1847) London, Charles Knight, p.86.
^ "Tom o' Bedlam "
Comments by Isaac D'Israeli in "Curiosities of Literature"


Capital cities or country Australia - which one makes a better property investment?
Capital cities or country Australia – which one makes a better property investment?
Since one of the primary drivers of property prices in where people choose to live I like to know where future population growth is likely to occur to ensure the value of my properties keeps rising.
It should come as no surprise that the vast majority of people live within the capital cities. According to RP Data www.rpdata.com at June 2010, 64 per cent of Australia's residents lived in one of our eight capital cities, with 55.5 per cent living in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth.
While we may have vast open spaces in this lucky country, much of it is empty expanse and two thirds of our population lives in only 0.5 per cent of the overall land mass.
Going back a century or two more Australians lived on the land, but with the industrial revolution the jobs and therefore the population moved to the big cities and this trend has continued. Even fifty years ago only 60% of our population lived in a capital city, but people just keep moving to where the jobs are.
Sure we have a resources boom and a small percentage of our population is being drawn to the mining towns, but the vast majority of Australian business is housed within the major capital cities and that's where the jobs are.
I've always chosen to invest in capital cities rather than regional Australia because a larger population base means more owner occupiers looking for homes (pushing up prices), as well as more tenants driving rental demand and therefore rents upward.
With good employment prospects and major infrastructure like schools, hospitals and public transport, as well as desirable lifestyle amenities such as shopping, recreation, restaurants and entertainment venues concentrated in Australia's capital cities, it is here that we will continue to see a large portion of the population choose to reside.
Now I admit that there are some regional towns that have exhibited great capital growth, and in some cases better growth than some underperforming suburban areas; but on the whole capital city properties have outperformed other types of properties in the long term.
And this is particularly true for our four major metropolises – Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth – where more than half our population reside.
Another important consideration is that our large capital cities boast diverse economies with a wide array of industries supporting them, compared to regional towns where the local economy is often driven by one or two industries. Having a more stable economy ensures that the property markets in our big cities are less subject to sudden changes in the economic cycle and therefore more stable. This is different to the more speculative holiday hotspots and mining towns, where fortunes can be made and lost in the blink of an eye.
Just look at the once booming Gold or Sunshine Coasts, where properties are currently languishing on the market and prices have fallen due to a significant drop in the tourism sector – the main industry that largely drives that local economy.
Of course all property markets are cyclically and will have their highs and lows, but over the long term it is evident that above average capital growth will be found in the suburban property markets of our major metropolises. While this may led to affordability issues, particularly for first home buyers trying to get into these markets, it also means there will be a good supply of tenants for those investors who own the right property.
For me capital cities are the place to be.


As part of our Judgment Enforcement, we deal with Credit Reports and its analization. Credit reports indicate the last seven years of borrowers financial behaviour. This is the period of time that establishes not just financial history but helps to reflect and to focus on financial future. Late payment to a lender or a creditor is indicative that you are not as reliable as the lender thought. Where there are blemishes on the report such as defaulting on a loan, charge-offs, and other severe defaults in your contractual agreement with your lenders is a red flag for new lenders not to consider you as a reliable and capable borrower which simply locks you out of any future lending harming your personal finances and your business finances.
As a result of waves of defaults and handling so many borrowers, many lenders err in reporting and collecting those debts. Many times, whether intentionally or unintentionally, they violate the law by either incorrectly reporting your status or by reporting it once a mistake or an oversight took place, hoping that you won't find it and the threat of the credit report forces you to at least settle on their terms (to their favor). Federal and state laws protect you, the debtor, and legislated laws, that prevent and in the alternative, penalize, creditors and lenders when they violate the law to secure their debts, although this is done at your expense, beyond the requirement of the contractual agreement between the two parties. This matter has to be analyzed carefully and then disputed with the lender then the credit bureaus and as a last resort, is litigated in Federal or State courts. As judgment enforcers, we have the knowledge of the abuse and the violation of the law by lenders and creditors, and we believe we have the knowledge and experience to fight off those creditors and to correct your credit report within the law to be able to enjoy credit again.
We charge individually per negative item on the credit report. A deposit of $75 must be paid in advance. Once we take the negative item off the credit report a $200 fee must be paid to complete the correcting of one item and so on to the discretion of the client requiring the repair. the client can decide if we should continue to clear the whole credit report or just the specific items you would be interested in.


STERLING HEIGHTS — A former child care center in the heart of Macomb County's defense and automotive belt is getting busier and busier as a business incubator.
The Macomb-OU INCubator at Velocity Center, a branch of Oakland University's business incubator, is now working with 24 business accelerator clients, six of which are based at the center, 6633 18 Mile Road.
Carleton said those incubator services consist mostly of low-rent office space (as low as $185 a month for an office or cubicle) and access to office equipment.
Acceleration services, she said, "have a very wide range," and include business advisory boards tailored to the individual client from a field of more than 70 subject matter experts who have volunteered for the task.
The incubator has also added two recent services, an executive in residence program, and a new defense program, led by Larry Herriman, assistant executive director and director of the Michigan DARPA Matching Fund Program.
DARPA is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, a privatized defense tech skunk works created by the federal government in the wake of being blindsided by Soviet space superiority with the launch of Sputnik in 1957. DARPA-sponsored research is in part responsible for technical advances like unmanned vehicles, satellite communications, the Internet and more.
The incubator won a competitive bid process to be a statewide consultant at boosting Michigan's share of DARPA's $3 billion a year in funding, getting a two-year, $766,000 grant.
The effort will consist of four initiatives — a baseline assessment of Michigan DARPA activity; DARPA education and training for Michigan small businesses and universities; sponsoring Michigan universities and businesses who compete in DARPA technology competitions; and a matching grant program of up to $50,000 for each company in Michigan getting a DARPA award.
Carleton said the center also sponsors dozens of events a year, including "lunch and launch" learning programs and "capital raise meetups" to help them seek funding.
Current clients include a wind turbine company that the accelerator assisted in getting a state Business Acceleration Fund investment, and an LED lighting company that needed help getting certified for the auto industry, an effort that culminated in a $4.3 million order and the creation of more than 200 jobs.
Oakland University established its first incubator in 2005. In 2008, Macomb County approached the university to start a satellite incubator in the county. It's a separate incubator with its own Michigan SmartZone designation.


Stop spreading hate speech on social media. Each 1000 youtube views this youtube channel earn 330₹. This guy in the video is look like a beggar/.i think he drunk. Why u publish this video.if u r good person first u file a complaint in cyber crime for hat speech.i sent a complaint to kerala & tamilnadu police cyber crime.


Zwift workouts: Your First Century » Day 2 | What's on Zwift?
Today is simple, ride the prescribed time your Endurance Zone. Vary your cadence throughout ride and work on pedaling form. Practice "coming over the top" and "pulling through the bottom" of the pedal. Enjoy the day!!


text:
Acting Jobs>TV Series Jobs>Main Characters Wanted For 2-Part Crime Drama (UK) Pilot
Young People Aged 16-25 For Well Known TV Productions
Black Male Actor Needed for Pilot
One 50+ Actor for University Based Drama Miniseries
Actors Needed to Play Couple in Web Series
Two Actors Needed for Small Role in Web Series
Main Characters Wanted For 2-Part Crime Drama (UK) Pilot
London, UK. Apply from all UK.
Located in Kent, UK
A 2-part crime drama that will be pitched to the major broadcasters (BBC, ITV and Channel 4). Two, 45-minute episodes will be packaged as a special series.
Expenses will be paid along with buy-outs/equity - to be discussed with selected actors.
Filming will be in various locations around London, with actors required for 7-8 days of filming (not consecutively). The story involves 4 main plot characters, which we will be casting for immediately.
Shortlisted actors will be sent an extract/scene from the script to interpret and produce an audition tape for (via smartphone, tablet, DSLR etc); final shortlist will be asked to attend a live audition in front of the Director/Producers of the series.
Luke:
A slim, scared and reserved young man - playing age of 20-23. The lead suspect and our main character. He wants out... but will he crumble under the pressure before he has a chance of proving his innocence?
A role that will challenge any actor with a script that requires you to become 'believable' as innocent and as a guilty character, to help confuse the audience and lead their thought-patterns to the conclusion of the series.
Rehearsals in May (exact dates to be confirmed with shortlisted applicants). Shoot dates will be set for Aug/Sept based on the crew/cast availability.
Paid - Expenses covered, plus equity/buyout
A slim, scared and reserved young man - playing age of 20-23. The lead suspect and our main character. He wants out... but will he crumble under the pressure before he has a chance of proving his innocence? A video submission will be required from shortlisted actors. Chosen applicants will have a scene from the script to perform from and submit their self-tapes. Finalised shortlist of actors will be asked to come in to audition to the Director/Producers in London.
Male, aged 18 to 25
Applications closed 1 May 2019.
Luke's best mate and fellow suspect. Older brother of Mark and ring leader to all... Jack struggles to keep a balanced home life with his long term girlfriend Molly, while maintaining his loyalty towards his brother and Luke, which creates a conflict during their time on Bail.
An in debt drug addict on the verge of collapse... Mark struggles to fight his way out of a losing battle. His brother Jack, his only hope... But how long can he protect him?
A feared loan shark with revenge on the agenda... Harry gets caught up in a series of unfortunate events that could change his life forever.
Male aged 30-45 , Half Day Shoot in Toronto to Play a Sales Associate
Aged 40+ Models Wanted for Photography Project
Listing created: 31 March 2019
Applications closed: 1 May 2019
Casting #998236

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Find the Home theater system and Blu-ray receiver Samsung AV Receiver that is right for you.Samsung has announced its top-of-the-line HT-C9950W 7.1 Blu-ray 3D Home Theater System, designed to match their 9000 series LED HDTVs.View and Download Sony Blu-ray Disc BDP-S485 operating instructions manual online.Unfollow samsung blu ray home theater to stop getting updates on your eBay Feed.Home theater system and Blu-ray receiver Samsung AV Receiver reviews, ratings, and prices at CNET.
It enables you to easily access premium content from providers like Hulu Plus, Netflix and YouTube directly with an internet connection and subscription.
LG Smart TV access lets you directly tap into thousands of movies, customizable apps, instantly stream movies, shows and music.
I have the HDMI cable hookup and when I play movies on it the suround sound works now I have a HD pluged into the USB when watching a movie from that I just get.
With the Sony BDV-E2100 5.1 Channel 1000W 3D Blu-ray Home Theater System with Built-in Wi-Fi, you can watch sports events or your favorite movies in vivid high-definition or in 3D, and enjoy powerful, immersive sound.
Unfollow blu ray home theater system to stop getting updates on your eBay Feed.New Model of 2015, 100% Brand New and Intact Boxed, Made in Malaysia. 05 Years Service Warranty.We led the way in 3D TVs and are excited to do the same for 3D Blu-ray players and Home Theater Systems.
You can improve your home entertainment as it offers a whole new variety of viewing experience.
Remember, to get 4K quality streaming, you need a good broadband internet connection.
Schindler's List: 25th Anniversary Edition Ultra HD Blu-ray Review The Predator Ultra HD Blu-ray Review The House with a Clock in its Walls Ultra HD Blu-ray Review. The official name of the product is the Samsung HT-E6730W Blu-ray 3D 7.1 Home Theater System.
BDV-E280 Sony® 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theater System.
Best answer: Yes, it plays 4K UHD Blu-ray, regular Blu-ray, and DVD discs.
This image has dimension 1200x800 Pixel and File Size 25 KB, You can click the image above to see the large or full size photo.The system bids an HDMI 1.4 output to supply high-definition audiovisual over a solitary cable.
If you have a 3D-capable television, this player lets you enjoy visually spectacular Hollywood blockbusters on Blu-ray 3D Disc, in stunning quality.
The best prices for home theater system lg 3d blu ray 51 1000watts wifi.
You can watch, listen to and stream almost anything you like—including most high-definition video and High-Resolution Audio formats, and a host of popular streaming services.


2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., announced today that it will be publishing Jade Empire: Special Edition for the PC. Jade Empire is an award-winning role-playing game (RPG) from renowned PC game developer BioWare. Anticipated for January 2007, Jade Empire: Special Edition will feature enhanced graphics and a number of new additions.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with 2K to deliver the immersive story and exciting world of Jade Empire to PC gamers," said Ray Muzyka, CEO of BioWare.
"With Jade Empire's extensive list of accolades and BioWare's industry-wide respect as a developer, 2K is delighted to bring the beloved Jade Empire franchise to the PC," said Christoph Hartmann, President, 2K.
In the ancient, mysterious world of the Jade Empire, players choose to act as a noble hero or treacherous villain by following the path of the "Open Palm" or the "Closed Fist." Players face powerful human and supernatural foes, learn exotic and magical martial arts and discover the darkest secrets of the world.
For more information, visit the Jade Empire website.


I hope this Quiz will be informative for you. Thanks for visiting this blog. Be social and share it in social media, if you feel worth sharing it.
Minimum number of ESXi hosts required with a remote Witness appliance.
Minimum number of ESXi host required to form a VSAN Cluster without a remote Witness appliance.
In the event of a failure there is no way for Virtual SAN to rebuild components on another host in the cluster to tolerate another failure. Also with 3-node configurations, Virtual SAN does not have the ability to migrate all data from a node during maintenance.
Minimum number of ESXi host should exist in a cluster will be.
Maximum number of ESXi host supported in a VSAN Cluster in Virtual SAN 5.5 for Hybrid VSAN Configuration.
Maximum number of ESXi host supported in a VSAN Cluster in Virtual SAN 6.0 for Hybrid VSAN Configuration.
By default, virtual machines will be deployed with a NumberOfFailuresToTolerate setting of 1. With FTT value as 1, a virtual machine can tolerate 1 host failure.


text:
Can you believe all these people agreed to talk to our little site?
Alfred Sole (Production Designer)
Pages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and comments. (September 16, 2005)
with Editor's notes
without Editor's notes
We've had the goddess Diane, and we've had the wizard Rick. (You've seen them, right? You bet we'd like to think we've had them that way, but, alas, no, not that way.) Now, we are proud to say that we have Alfred the Great. Not the English king who burned the cakes (look it up), but the production designer on Veronica Mars. As King Alfred marshalled his subjects to fight off the Danes, so Alfred Sole creates the sets and marshals his band of carpenters, construction workers, painters, set decorators, and other creative folk to produce the show's look and feel. Environment creation maestro (he studied architecture in Italy, don't you know) and all-around good guy (he loves Veronica, don't you know), Alfred bares his Sole.
MI.net: The first question is, how'd you join the show?
Alfred: I interviewed for the job. My agent called me, and they set up an interview for the show, and I came down. I read the script, the pilot, and I loved it. I thought it was really, really fun. I came down and interviewed. I met Rob, and I met the director, and I got hired on the spot. I was supposed to do Entourage, and they couldn't make up their minds. It was between me and another designer, and they were hemming and hawing. I just said, "Okay, yes," because I got a call from my agent saying, "You have to decide now."
It was really nice because Rob was so gracious at the meeting, and so nice to me. And the script was so good. The pilot I thought was dynamite.
[Editor's note: Oh, oh, oh, Rob stole Alfred from the Piven.]
MI.net: So when you said you came down, were you in L.A.?
Alfred: I was actually in Utah.
MI.net: You were in Utah?
Alfred: But I didn't come down specially. I'd come down to do some interviewing. I had actually come down to meet for Entourage.
MI.net: Was this your first TV show?
Alfred: No. I've done movies-of-the-week. I've done Everwood, I don't know if you've seen that series. It's on WB.
MI.net: Everwood? Oh, that wasn't listed on your bio.
Alfred: So I did Everwood. What else did I do? I've done a lot of movies of the week. I've done lots of television. Lots of television. And I've done a lot of Disney Channel Halloweentowns with Debbie Reynolds. I did those.
MI.net: We looked up your bio, and it said you were an actor.
Alfred: No.
MI.net: That wasn't you?
Alfred: [laughing] I don't know where that bio came from. No, I'm not an actor.
MI.net: It said you were in Glory Daze.
Alfred: [cracking up] Yeah, but I was a production designer, and they stuck me in a scene, but I'm not an actor. As a joke, we did it as a hoax. I was walking around holding a big fish. [both laugh]
MI.net: That's all it takes.
Alfred: I would never...
MI.net: You should check it out. It says: Glory Daze, you were an actor.
Alfred: [still cracking up] No, no. I don't know. I have to check this bio.
MI.net: Production designer, what exactly does that mean?
Alfred: Production designer works with the director, and the producer, and the cameraman. It's the look of the show, the style of the show and the look of the show. You design the sets, and you build the sets. I guess that's the best way to describe what a production designer does. Most of the stuff that you see on the screen, the production designer is involved. Except for television, it's a little bit different because wardrobe does wardrobe. But after wardrobe, every thing else is camera, and production design, and director. And of course, the producer. I mean, Rob created the show. It's his show and it's his baby. Whatever makes him happy is where Veronica should be, what the look of the show should be.
[Editor's note: Golly, we can only hope Dawn Ostroff and Les Moonves share the same philosophy.]
MI.net: So how much say do you get? Do you have an idea and then you run it through Rob? Or does he have ideas and....
Alfred: It's collaborative. Sometimes he'll leave me alone, but most of the time....It's his show. I draw sketches and show him what I think. Most of the time we're all on the same page.
MI.net: Can you take us through a typical episode? You get a script, then what?
Alfred: I get a script. We break it down, what the sets are. And we go through....It depends, if it's a doctor's office, if it's another detective agency, or this new episode we are in a women's club. We just discuss what....I go scouting, because if it's a location, then I go scouting to find a location. Or if we build it, then I draw it up, and we make plans. And then we have a draftsman; he drafts it. Then construction builds it.
MI.net: So what determines if you build a set or go on location?
Alfred: Our show shoots in eight days. They like to be, in terms of budget, four to five days on stage, and then the rest out on location. And there's never a location where I don't do something. I'll have to build a wall or build....We always redesign our locations too. I mean, it's not like a big deal, but we paint, we add....Like this last show we were at the exterior of a house, and I added a brick front to the landscaping to make the house look better. Or we add doorways. There's always something that construction is involved in. So as a production designer, I'm always trying to give....We have a look on the show which I think we're all very proud of.
MI.net: How would you describe that look?
Alfred: More in tone of music videos, in terms of the high contrast, and the sharp colors that seem to come from nowhere. I put a lot of colors in the windows. Thanks to the DP, they make it really look great instead of cheesy.
MI.net: There's all that stained glass stuff.
Alfred: Yeah. If you notice in her bedroom, in the windows I put green and yellow. And I kind of worked off of that and made a lot of monochromatic light sources. The more light sources, the more color we use, the better I think the show looks. I'm not afraid to use green. Especially, you know, green was always like a television "No you can't use green. You can't use green." I've done a lot of music videos. And if you look at music videos, the colors are always more interesting, and more contrast-y. It kind of filters down. What happens in music videos and commercials eventually gets to, except for big features, it kind of filters down eventually to television. They're getting more savvy. The shows I'm seeing on television today are looking greater and greater.
MI.net: Did you get a lot of ideas from your music video background, in terms of color and...
Alfred: Yeah. I worked with Mary Lambert a lot.
MI.net: Who's she?
Alfred: She's a director. Madonna, Sting. We did a Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey duet. In our music video days, we did "Like a Prayer." Mary, at one time she was really hot, when they were doing expensive music videos. And she's also a director. We've done a lot of things together.
MI.net: Yeah, I think that's one of the things about the show is the colors. People do screen captures. Just by looking at the screen captures, one scene's green, then the next is blue, and red. All these really strong colors, which is really cool.
Alfred: Good. Most of the time it's coming through the lights or windows. I put a lot of gels on the windows.
I go to the movies a lot. Do you know the director who did In the Mood for Love? Do you know that movie?
MI.net: Nope.
Alfred: He's my favorite director. He's got a new movie out called 2046. He's from China. I think he's absolutely brilliant. I can't remember his name [Wong Kar Wai] and I love him so much. He uses a French cameraman. If you look at movies...you should rent it. It's called In the Mood for Love. It's like kabuki theater. The colors are breathtaking. Color is really important, especially from a production designer's point of view. I'm really careful what we paint the walls and how we paint the rooms. I'm really proud of the new set we've built, which is the hotel suite.
MI.net: Is that a permanent set?
Alfred: Permanent set, yeah.
MI.net: So there's going to be a lot of hotel stuff?
Alfred: Yeah. And great color. I have all the panels of orange glass. It's pretty cool, actually.
MI.net: It's kind of nice, in contrast to all the white/beige scenes that you see in other places.
Alfred: Like I said, if you get a chance to watch that movie, rent it. It's just beautiful. He's so far ahead of the curve.
MI.net: Do they ever tell you to tone it down?
Alfred: You know what, no one has said anything so far. [chuckles]
MI.net: The Echolls house was pretty white.
Alfred: Yeah, that was a location that we weren't allow to paint. We get some of these big mansions, and we're barely allowed to do anything because the people get very, very nervous. So the only painting I do is I paint the walls white again because there was damage on the walls. Also, we can't afford to go in and paint. In a 10 to 15 million dollar mansion, if we asked to paint the walls, they'll say, [curt voice] "No, thank you. Go away." That's one of the hardest things to find, especially locations. People who own a home like that, they don't let you in their home for the money. They let you in their home because maybe they have a daughter or someone who likes to look and wants to watch. Most of the time that's why we are there.
MI.net: Is that how you got that house?
Alfred: Yeah. It was looking, and looking, and looking, until finally we got a house that we all liked and someone said yes.
MI.net: So you're always looking for places?
Alfred: Yeah. We're in the van a lot scouting locations.
MI.net: Are you personally in the van?
Alfred: I'm in the van. The location person is in the van, and the director, and the producer Howard [Rigsby] is in the van.
MI.net: Do you look in San Diego or do you go even farther out?
Alfred: Mainly in the San Diego area because of production. If you go too far, then it eats into the day of filming.
MI.net: Is it normal for a show to do three days on location?
Alfred: It depends on the show. Some shows are in....I think Charmed is on the stage all the time, so they don't go out at all. Maybe they go out for a day. It depends on the requirements for the show. But the more on stage you are, in terms of cost of production, it's better for the show. But on a creative level, it gets kind of claustrophobic. One thing I like about Rob's scripts is he's always off somewhere interesting. You're always going from one place to another place. For me, I enjoy that.
MI.net: Has there been a location that you've really wanted, but then the people said, "No"?
Alfred: Yes, that happens all the time. [laughs] We get a lot of no's here. Sometimes I feel like that ad where he says, "No. No. No." It's an ad for Capital One.
[Editor's note: "No, No, No"?! What's the matter with you people? Dumb, dumb, dumb.]
MI.net: So basically you're saying if anyone in the San Diego area has a location that you would like, you'd take volunteers.
Alfred: I mean, last week we were shooting in a hotel. Looking for a great hotel like the W or the Standard in L.A. We found a few but they all strung us along, strung us along, and then last minute said no. We get that a lot. Which is understandable, you know. We're in their world.
MI.net: They have to run a business.
Alfred: Yeah.
Pages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and comments.
Michael Muhney
Brad Bufanda
Teddy Dunn
Ryan Hansen
Percy Daggs III
Alison MacInnis
Jason Dohring
Crew Interviews
Diane Ruggiero
Rick Pickett
Alfred Sole
Cathy Belben
Josh Kramon
Phil Klemmer and John Enbom
Music Interviews
46bliss
Dandy Warhols
Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne/Ivy)
Damone
Other Interviews
Leah Wilson


text:
Tiger bares truth to wife
Dan Mangan
Social Links for Dan Mangan
NEW APPROACH: Tiger Woods has reportedly told wife Elin Nordegren everything -- and she's agreed to stay if he gives up golf for awhile. Reuters
Tiger Woods has come clean to his stunning Swedish wife about ALL of his dirty horndogging, porn-star loving, cocktail-waitress chasing and general catting around with scads of ladies, according to a report.
"Tiger has told Elin [Nordegren] everything," a source close to Elin told People magazine. "Nothing that's coming out now is a surprise.
"She knows what he has done, and they've had some long talks about it," the source said. "They are getting everything out in the open."
JACK NICKLAUS STAYING OUT OF TIGER DRAMA
TIGER'S MOM HEADS TO FLORIDA
NEW! THE POST'S TIGER WOODS BLOG
The mag also reported that Nordegren — who has two young children by the golf superstar — "is devastated by the extent of Tiger's cheating, but she did not collapse on the bed like a vegetable."
And despite Woods' confession to bedding multiple women during their marriage, Nordegren, 29, intends to remain with her 33-year-old super-rich hubby — if only for the sake of their kids.
"She's a child of divorce, and [divorce] is not something that she's likely going to want to do," a source told People. "She really believes in the importance of parents and [of] staying together."
But Nordegren's loyalty may also put Tiger in a cage. The Sun newspaper of Britain reports that she gave Woods an ultimatum to put his marriage ahead of his golf career — and that he's ready to quit the sport for awhile.
At least 10 women have been linked romantically to Woods since he crashed his SUV into a tree and fire hydrant outside the couple's Florida mansion early on Nov. 27.
Woods reportedly suffered a chipped tooth when Nordegren hurled a cellphone at him during a fight right before the accident, an argument sparked when she saw he was texting one of his mistresses, New York party promoter Rachel Uchitel.
Andrew Contiguglia, a lawyer for one of those women — porn star Holly Sampson — yesterday said she had an "intimate" relationship with Woods before his October 2004 marriage to Nordegren.
Meanwhile, high-powered California lawyer Gloria Allred, who has been hired by Uchitel, told The Post last night, "I do represent other clients in reference to Tiger Woods. However, we will not confirm or deny the names of our clients."
Allred's comment came in response to a question about whether she represented a middle-aged Florida woman rumored to have been yet another lover of Woods.
Uchitel abruptly canceled a scheduled press conference last week to address the allegations about the golfer. RadarOnline.com cited sources claiming that Allred had negotiated a seven-figure payment for Uchitel.
Also yesterday, the High Court in London issued an injunction sought by Woods' lawyers barring British media outlets from publishing nude photos or videos of Woods that might exist.
But that order would not have any effect on US media, including Playgirl magazine, which claims it might have photos of a naked Woods.
dan.mangan@nypost.com
Read Next Tiger Woods hired pricey prostitutes from madam


Using phone jacks as Ethernet?
Alright gentlemen, how screwed am I?
I'm really novice on how these things are setup in your house and ran through out so please go easy on me.
It appears all the cat5 phone jacks in my house are "daisy chained" (image 1) to one wire which leads to the box outside (picture 2).
What do I need to do in order to run an ethernet cable from my router into the wall and from my wall in a different location to my PC?
Interesting. I'm unable to figure out which of the wires from pic1 go to the box. Also, are you trying to hook multiple computers to your phone line?


The 2nd Annual Fish for Mandie Fishing Tournament at Motts Channel Seafood in Wrightsville Beach, NC, features an awards dinner and post party on Saturday, Sept. 30. The event includes a buffet dinner from Parchie's Barbeque, complimentary wine and beer, live music, announcement of tournament winners, silent and live auction, and raffles. All proceeds will be used to fund the Amanda Bradley Phillips scholarship at Appalachian State University.


ALSIM, the 24-year-old global flight simulator manufacturer, announced their newest and largest flight training device to date, 'The Airliner,' at the World Airline Training Summit (WATS) in Orlando, Florida. Developed for advanced airline pilot training programs at high-end flight schools and training centers, the Airliner is a multipurpose hybrid simulator with two configurations representative of Airbus and Boeing transport category airplanes, the airline industry's most dominant fleets.
"With the increasing industry pressure to produce airline pilots due to the growing global pilot shortage, airline pilots entering the market will likely be in the Airbus A320 and/or Boeing 737. ALSIM hybrid technology meets that need, giving pilots representative experience in these two major fleet types and operational philosophies early in their careers. Moreover, the ALSIM Airline model improves pilot preparation for transport category type ratings and airline selection alike," according to ALSIM.
The ALSIM Airline simulator was engineered in response to regulatory requirements, expert analysis, and 1000s of hours of customer feedback from ALX Medium Jet simulator operators. It provides medium and large Approved Training Organizations (ATOs) the ability to provide valuable experience in Airbus and Boeing operations, as well as provide other training to include the Advanced Pilot Standard Multi Crew Coordination (APS MCC), Jet Orientation Courses, Airline Selection (preparation and skill tests) and modernized Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT).
The ALSIM Airliner's advanced UPRT capabilities are being developed in partnership with Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), the global leader in integrated on-aircraft and advanced simulator UPRT. The ALSIM Airline's all-new industry-leading UPRT Instructor Operating Station (IOS) provides an intuitive interface and will meet and exceed technical guidance issued by the ICAO Doc 10011: Manual on Aeroplane UPRT and the FAA's National Simulator Program. This all-new development will give instructors a powerful and informative technology tool to deliver highly effective UPRT instruction that maximizes the transfer of UPRT knowledge and skill from flight simulator to real-world operations, while at the same time eliminating the risk of negative training.
Timed to give the business jet and airline industry the robust tools it needs to economically address forthcoming UPRT mandates to ICAO member states in simulation, the APS-ALSIM UPRT IOS advancement will help pilots around the globe bring everyone home safely.


Sometimes you might want to know if any unauthorized person or hackers trying to connect to the database. Often you see hackers target port 1521 and sending random data garbage through the wire, listener initially accept the connection but closes the connection if it received incorrect data.
If you have successful connection then end of the line it will show "0" which means successful completion. If you see any other number (Oracle error number from the TNS range >12000) that means the connection was not successful and you have to investigate then.


Wizards, put on your thinking hat as Deliveroo unveils "Fantastic Feasts and Where to Find Them", in celebration of the year's most anticipated film.
In celebration of this year's most anticipated movie sequel, Deliveroo is asking Singapore to get in the wizarding spirit as it unveils "Fantastic Feasts and Where to Find Them." From North to South, East to West, Singapore's most-loved food delivery service has compiled a guide to the Little Red Dot's most magical menus. Trust us when we say that no stone has been left unturned for us mere muggles!
So where can the most fantastic feasts on the island be found?
'Scrumptious' Sushi – Sushi Tei, Jurong East – First up in the 'Weird and Wonderful' West, get your chopsticks around Sushi Tei's scrumptious sushi. From Special Rolls to Tempura, Sushi Tei always makes for a rollin' good time!
'Kampong-Style' Fare – New Ubin Seafood, Upper Bukit Timah – Next up is New Ubin Seafood's kampong-style fare. Traditional Satay, Hokkien Mee and "Cze Char" Fried Rice are the order of the day at this truly Singaporean experience.
'Sensational' Salads – The Daily Cut, Buona Vista – The health conscious amongst us can get their five-a-day fix with The Daily Cut. Pick from an endless array of bases, proteins and supplements, finished with tantalising toppings and delicious dressings, for a truly sensational salad.
'Perfect' Peranakan, Ivin's Peranakan Restaurant, Binjai Park – Look no further than Ivin's Restaurant for Udang Sambal, Nasi Goreng and Beef Rendang, just perfect Peranakan guaranteed every time.
'Made-From-Scratch' Indian Curries – Indian Curry House, Upper East Coast – Over in the East, Butter Chicken, Mama Mia Mutton and Paneer Makhani are made-from-scratch and available at the touch of a button (or a wave of a wand) from Indian Curry House.
'Bubblicious' Bubble Tea – Gong Cha, Eunos – For those with a sweet tooth in Eunos, slurp away on Pearl Milk, Brown Sugar, and Honey Lemon Green Tea from our bubbilicious favourite Gong Cha – where the Bubble Tea magic happens!
Favourite Fire-Baked Pizza, Alt. Pizza, Katong – Katong residents can have a pizza party seven days a week with Alt. Pizza's favourite fire-baked pizzas. Tuck into a Truffle Shuffle, Hawaiian Hippie or Fowl Play for a flavorsome carb fix.
'Like-Your-Mum-Makes' Porridge, Ah Chiang's Porridge, Toa Payoh – For Porridge just like your mum make it, Ah Chiang serves up Fish, Pork and Cuttlefish variations to warm the souls (and stomachs) of Toa Payoh's hungry customers.
'Melt-In-Your-Mouth' Pastries, Tiong Bahru Bakery, Tiong Bahru – Those residing in the hipster hood of Tiong Bahru can enjoy melt-in-the-mouth pastries aplenty. Whether it's TBB signature croissant, the Kouign Amann, or Roasted Vegetable Quiche, these sweet and savoury treats are worth every single calorie.
'Gourmet' Burgers, Three Buns Potato Head, Keong Saik Road – The CBD have the pick of the gourmet burger bunch with Three Buns Potato Head. Black Angus beef patties, buttermilk fried chicken or Irish brown crab sandwiched between toasted brioche, rice or wholemeal buns will curb carnivorous cravings.
Authentic Greek Cuisine, Blu Kouzina, Dempsey – No need to travel over 5,000 miles to Greece, when Dempsey dwellers can enjoy Blu Kouzina's authentic greek cuisine delivered straight to their door. Must-try Pita Wraps, Hot Mezes and Skewers are all worth smashing some plates for!
'Smashing' Ayam Penyet, Ayam Penyet President, Yishun – Northerners can enjoy smashing fried chicken amongst other Indonesian delicacies from Ayam Penyet. Sides of Gado-Gado and Chicken Satay will make this a meal to remember!
'Local-Favourite' Chicken Rice, Boon Tong Kee, Ang Mo Kio – Last but certainly not least, Boon Tong Kee serves up our local favourite Chicken Rice to those craving some of best Singapore has to offer.
So what are you waiting for? Wizard or non-wizard, all of Deliveroo's Fantastic Feasts are available straight to your door year-round. Now go forth and feast!


Statistics Finland is renewing its publication activities, and the Labour Force Survey is piloting this renewal. The changes will be visible as from 22 May 2007 onwards in the monthly and quarterly publications (in Finnish/English) of Labour Force Survey Statistics, which belong to the Official Statistics of Finland Labour market 2007 publication series. The English language version will be published in electronic format only on the home page of the Labour Force Survey www.stat.fi/labourforcesurvey.
the data included in the publication are supplemented by additional information on the Labour Force Survey's home page.
Further information about the renewal is available from the Labour Force Survey's customer service tyovoimatutkimus@stat.fi or tel. +358 9 1734 2030 and the home page of the statistics www.stat.fi/labourforcesurvey.


New Orleans, LA, February 1, 2016 - The Video Services Forum is pleased to announce a major industry interoperability demonstration of the latest technologies for transporting uncompressed video and audio over IP networks. This Interop event will take place during VidTrans 2016 which will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, LA, February 23 to 25.
VidTrans 2016 will feature multivendor Interop demonstrations of VSF TR-03 with AES67/IEEE1588, VSF TR-03 with RFC4175, VSF TR-04, ST2022-6 with ST2059 (Video) and ST2022-5/6/7. The demonstration will include 14 equipment manufacturers, 3 test equipment manufacturers and additional networking technology suppliers.
In addition to technical sessions, VidTrans 2016 also showcases some of the latest applications, technologies and products in its exhibit hall, with an expanded list of exhibitors. The exhibition features an opening night reception on Tuesday, February 23. The exhibits and the interop will be open Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 23-24.
VidTrans provides an ideal venue for television professionals to see the latest video transport technologies in person. This low-key conference, attended primarily by industry decision makers, offers a great opportunity to speak directly with key technology providers and users from around the world.
The VidTrans 2016 Conference will also include a number of social networking events, providing attendees the opportunity to interact with colleagues and industry peers.
For more information about the conference, please visit www.videoservicesforum.org for updates.


Cfcpoland - Energy crisis in pakistan essay with outline. Energy crisis in pakistan essay with outline from introduction to the recommendations as energy crisis is become biggest hurdle of pakistan energy crisis in pakistan essay with outline from introduction to the recommendations as energy crisis is become biggest hurdle of pakistan search by category: abroad study;. Energy crisis in pakistan essay. Energy crisis in pakistan essay by hasnain sial december 16, 2013 energy is considered to be the most essential instrument for the socio economical development of a country energy is required for running machinery in industries, for lighting in our house, for running of various household products, and for powering the auto mobiles the. Energy crisis in pakistan essay example graduateway. Energy crisis in pakistan essay "on the choice of a profession" by robert louis stevenson you write to me, my dear sir, requesting advice at one of the most momentous epochs in a young man's life. Free essays on energy crisis in pakistan through. Search results energy crisis in pakistan essay 2 energy crisis and pakistan 23 october 2010 an energy crisis is any great shortfall or price rise in the supply of energy resources to an economy. Wajahat khan: essay : energy crisis in pakistan. An energy crisis can be defined as any great bottleneck or price rise in the supply of energy resources to an economy 2 pakistan's energy sector: pakistan's energy infrastructure is not well developed, rather it is considered to be underdeveloped and poorly managed currently the country is facing severe energy crisis. Energy crisis in pakistan. Home � essays � energy crisis in pakistan energy crisis in pakistan type essay pages 11 word count 4898 school n a course n a subscribe to view full w document abstract electricity crisis in pakistan is one of the severe challenges the country is facing today. Energy crisis in pakistan essay example. Energy crisis in pakistan essay sample exhausting of energy resources of the world shortage of energy in pakistan leading factors govt initiatives to abate energy crisis kinds of ewable*wind* renewable*petroleum*gas*coal*nuclear energy energy crisis in ctricity short load shedding causes of energy crisis circular fficient management. Energy crisis in pakistan causes and consequences essay. A essay on energy crisis in pakistan causes and consequences must helps one to understand this major issue of pakistan pakistan is a developing country now a day's energy crisis in pakistan is a burning issue energy crisis is a great hurdle in supply of energy in pakistan. Energy crisis in pakistan 2194 words bartleby. Energy crisis in pakistan outline: introduction pakistan is a victim of energy crisis a shortfall of energy is called energy crisis energy crisis is not specific to pakistan causes behind the energy crisis poor management circular debt power theft and power wastage corruption and lack of accountability mis allocation of resources increasing price of oil in international market in past no. Brief essay on energy crisis in the world the college study. Pakistan must utilize her nuclear power for the benefit of her masses solution of global energy crisis even if we start with correct energy conservation policies today, it will be really effective in the minimum three or four years but at least, we will be satisfied that we are moving towards a workable solution.


text:
Carnegie Library Project
Legacy of Andrew Carnegie
The State of Indiana benefited greatly from Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy. Indiana constructed 164 Carnegie libraries in 155 communities, more than any other state. The East Chicago Library built in 1913 at the corner of 136th Street and Grapevine Avenue now Grand Boulevard were created through an endowment from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie.
Past Plans
Plans to reclaim the structure (listed in the National Register of Historic Places, but unused since 1983) began in 2005 with the formation of the nonprofit Carnegie Performing Arts Association to partner with the city on the estimated $4 million renovation project.
The United States Department of the Interior National Park Service provided the City of East Chicago with the "Save America's Treasures" Grant which included the Indiana Harbor Public Library, constructed in the Arts and Crafts style in 1913 with a 1931 addition in three distinct parts; a central reading room, and east reading room the size of the original library and a library operations addition. In a Statement of Significance, the Indiana Harbor Library is eligible for the National Register under Criterion A for its association with East Chicago's social and educational development, and Criterion C as an excellent example of a Carnegie funded library designed in the Arts and Crafts architectural style.
The library maintains a high level of integrity and was rated Notable in the Lake County Interim Report. The original library passed ownership for a short time which was then its woodwork was removed. It had been vacant for more than twenty years and is presently owned by the City of East Chicago Department of Redevelopment. While the library's integrity was compromised from lack of maintenance and the harvest of its interior woodwork, its remaining historical fabric is the reason this project has become significant to the City of East Chicago.
The library is located at:
East Chicago, IN, 46312
Community Development Block Grant Program
North Harbor Redevelopment
Regional Development Authority
Residential Repair Program
Sunnyside Renovation Program
Washington Square New Homes Project


text:
German state signs PRI as Frankfurt eyes green finance sector
17 June 2019By Barbara Ottawa
Hessen, which includes the city of Frankfurt, has become the first of Germany's 16 federal states to sign the UN's Principles on Responsible Investment (PRI).
The state has joined the initiative for its €3.7bn pension reserve fund, which was established in 1999 to build a funded supplementary retirement provision for its civil servants.
The region's minister for economy, Tarek Al-Wazir, noted in a press release that signing the UNPRI was another step towards enhancing Frankfurt's and Hessen's standing in green finance.
"By now almost all financial locations worldwide have recognised the significance of green finance and the regional government of Hessen wants Frankfurt to take a leading role in this field," Al-Wazir said.
The pension reserve fund has applied an ESG benchmark to its equity investments since 2007.
For several years, the fund's criteria have been sharpened and adjusted to include ecological and social standards, according to a 'best-in-class' approach.
Hessen's government wants Frankfurt to become a centre for green finance
At the beginning of 2019, Hessen became the first German province to make it legally binding for the pension reserve fund to invest according to sustainable criteria.
Since then companies producing nuclear energy and fossil fuels have "virtually been excluded" from the fund's universe, Hessen's government said in the press release.
The fund's investments are managed by the German Bundesbank according to the sustainability criteria set by the province of Hessen.
De Nederlandsche Bank, the Netherlands' central bank and financial regulator, became the first central bank to sign up to the PRI in March this year.
PRI signatories must report climate change risks from 2020
Earlier this year the PRI said it would require its entire book of 2,250 signatories – including asset owners, investment managers and service providers – to report how they have considered specific climate change risks in their portfolios
PRI,
UN PRI,
Principles for Responsible Investment
How the EU's sustainability taxonomy will work for investors
Wed, 12 Jun 2019
Dutch regulator 'world's first' to sign up to PRI [updated]
Thu, 21 Mar 2019
PRI to tackle 'fundamental' legal questions about considering impact
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
Who's doing what in ESG
November 2018 (magazine)
Hermes finds 'clear relationship' between ESG and credit spreads
Wed, 19 Apr 2017


text:
Rapid industrialisation is the key to beating the slowdown
Jeff Bezos must be welcomed with open arms
No 'creative' accounting in Budget, please
Supreme Court burdened with the onerous task of judging on the CAA's constitutionality
Making 'Make in India' work
How Odisha's Malkangiri is improving tribal literacy rates
Assam's Darrang district is transforming last mile delivery in education
Budget must focus on stepping up savings
A throwback to protectionism?
A multi-track approach to railway reform
Raghu Dayal | Updated on March 09, 2018 Published on November 01, 2017
Serpentine journey Better planning can make a diference - KK Mustafah
Reforms in rail cargo under-way: Suresh Prabhu
Modi stresses on need to focus on railway reforms
The Railways needs to get smart and efficient by rationalising fares and routes. Unmet demand for rail will remain high
The erstwhile Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in his 2016-17 Rail Budget speech held out hopes of time-tabled freight trains running with credible service guarantees; reserved accommodation on passenger trains available on demand; average speed of freight trains to rise to 50 km/h (from less than 24 km/h now) and of Mail/Express trains to 80 km/h (from around 60 km/h); semi-high speed trains running along the golden quadrilateral; high-end technology to significantly improve safety. A three-year report card would show none of the boxes ticked. IR is nowhere near redeeming the assurances.
IR's 7,000 trains carry three million tonnes of freight daily over an average distance of 620 km, sustaining its agriculture, industry and commerce; another 13,000 passenger trains transport 23 million travellers every day, knitting the country together. Although freight business has been crucial for IR's financial health, it is passenger segment that directly impacts popular perception.
The countrywide scramble for train accommodation signifies an endemic shortage of supply. IR's seven high-density corridors stretched over 10,500 km remain clogged; its stations and maintenance wherewithal over-stretched; train speeds remain low; and services far less than satisfactory. Passengers face hassles of ticketing, irksome access to large stations, unhygienic and unkempt platforms and coaches and unpunctual trains. Worse, unhygienic food cooked in dirty premises and filthy blankets for AC passengers.
Passenger business has been a big drag on railways' finances. Each passenger train incurs a loss of as much as ₹487 (in 2015-16) per km. Railways traverses a perilous, route — often hiking freight charges and upper class, mostly AC, passenger fares. High freight charges have adversely impacted its business. With low cost air carriers looming large, it must refrain from raising AC train fares.
As it is, upper class segment aggregates just 145 million journeys in a year, only 1.8 per cent of IR's overall riderships, but contribute more than 31 per cent (₹13,756 crore, in 2015-16) of total passenger earnings. The ordinary second class segment is the major culprit: class II ordinary rail ticket at 20 paise per km costs less than one-fourth of the bus fare.
IR needs to keep its strategy for passenger business simple, to make a perceptible difference in pre-board facilities (booking and reservation, clean station platforms, uncluttered with parcels, vendors or kiosks) and on-board amenities (clean coaches and toilets, good food, besides trains running on time).
It appears feasible to reduce travel time on selected routes straightaway by rationalising halts and easing some speed restrictions, and, say, in a year or so, saving substantial time by improving track curves and turn-outs. Unmanned level crossings can be replaced by overpasses, fencing vulnerable locations, and providing cab signalling, also for automatic train protection. Some trains can run end-to-end with minimum intermediate halts.
Losing proposition
IR's 'A' routes (14,000 track km track structure of 60 kg UIC rails, 1660 sleeper density, 300 mm ballast cushion), among the five groups 'A' to 'E' in which its network is classified on basis of maximum permissible speeds, supports 160 km/h operation. The category 'A' tracks include Delhi-Howrah (Kolkata), Delhi-Mumbai Central, Delhi-Chennai Central, and Howrah (Kolkata)-Nagpur-Mumbai CST. The routes for enhanced speeds up to 160 km/h, in the interim, later to 200 km/h on commissioning of exclusive freight corridors hopefully by 2019-20, will, inter alia, include the 500 km Chennai-Bengaluru-Mysore route studied by a Chinese team and the 1,400 km Delhi-Mumbai corridor recommended by Japanese experts at speeds up to 160 km/h (like the Gatimaan on 200 km Delhi-Agra route).
Strangely, IR has now felt jolted at the 'discovery' that it is fast losing its passenger business to buses and airlines. The number of air passengers, which constituted just about 1 per cent of 'upper' class rail passengers in 1950-51, now exceeds 75 per cent, and is poised to surpass the rail share sooner than 2020.
Total rail riderships in 2016-17 was 8,219 million, a mere 0.84 per cent more than in 2015-16. As NHDP's golden quadrilateral network progresses, high-capacity vehicles cover inter-city distances, posing a formidable challenge to IR. Again, in the context of UDAAN riding on the 2016 National Civil Aviation Policy, airlines are weaning away IR's upper class medium and long haul travellers.
There is no dearth of demand for rail travel. Future mobility trends indicate that, by 2020-21, Indians will travel on average thrice as much as they travelled in 2000-01. In 2016-17, airlines carried 6.73 million passengers, or about 10,000 per day in each direction, between Delhi and Mumbai. With an appropriate product, say, 12 hour journey, AC II/III tickets not costlier than of budget airlines, and hygienic standardised food, Rajdhani type trains can legitimately target half of these numbers. That would imply at least five Rajdhanis running daily each way for clearing just the through passengers between Delhi and Mumbai.
Getting on reform track
IR operates a daily average of 13,300 passenger trains — including about 3,500 long-distance inter-city mail and express services, 4,700 short-distance stopping 'regional' trains, besides around 5,100 sub-urban 'locals', mostly in Mumbai and Kolkata.
The 'regional' services cause maximum loss in passenger. An autonomous corporate entity, under IR umbrella, will effectively manage 'regional' and 'local' rail services, and better coordinate with respective States,for multi-modal transport, especially where rail services make no sense, economically and rationally.
As IR sincerely needs to view itself essentially as a commercial entity, pricing its passenger services rationally, it may run a few additional long-distance trains on some highly under-served popular route(s) for all intending passengers to get confirmed accommodation on demand. It may well mean good economics as much as good politics. Another important aspect IR needs to address on priority is to provide additional terminal facilities, including for maintenance of train sets, for major metros.
After undergoing some serious pain, passenger traffic on British Rail has risen since 1995, aided by technological improvements in infrastructure and rolling stock, on-time runs, easier ticketing, friendly tariffs, and enhanced ambience of train travel. Chinese Railways separated passenger and freight businesses, increased service speeds, cut train halts, raised passenger fares, effectively discouraged short-distance passengers, and drastically reduced travel times.
Already with world's largest 'bullet' train network of some 22,000 route km, and few of world's best rail stations akin to airports, China Rail clocked 1,196 billion passenger km in 2015, overtaking IR which recorded 1,147 billion pkm in 2014-15.
The writer is the former CMD of Concor
Latest in Opinion
The question is whether Parliament should be regarded as the custodian of ...
To get investments to come in, we need to understand why investments go out
India has the resources to increase its production capacity. But it is ...
The BJP's political apprehensions are baseless. Amazon's $1-billion ...
With debt reaching alarming levels, the FM should look to curb populist ...
A multi-lingual education programme and the inclusion of tribal culture in ...
The adoption of schools by teachers from district colleges, who are ...
There is a huge vacuum in the institutional framework for long-term and ...
The treatment meted out to Amazon chief, the 'Make in India' push and the ...


text:
Lee Engineering
Making our transportation systems safer and more efficient.
Traffic Engineering Studies
Traffic Engineering Design
Traffic Operations
Home // About // Leadership // Randy Dittberner
Randy Dittberner, PE, PTOE
Randy joined Lee Engineering in 2016 with 24 years' traffic engineering experience, including about 20 years in the public sector. Most recently Randy served as Regional Traffic Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation, managing streets and traffic in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. Earlier in his career Randy managed the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program at the City of Phoenix, working with hundreds of neighborhoods to build consensus for neighborhood traffic calming. Randy is also a veteran of the Arizona DOT. He has bachelor's and master's degrees in Civil Engineering from Arizona State University.
Randy is an expert on "road diets"—projects to repurpose unnecessary travel lanes as more productive uses. He implemented about 20 road diets in Virginia and has contributed his expertise to several national publications.
In his spare time, Randy and his wife enjoy exploring the many intricacies of Phoenix by bicycle.
Copyright © 2021 · Lee Engineering · All rights reserved. Website by LuckyTamm Digital Marketing.


Live, local and informative; Reality Realty is your real estate show where host Dale Bryant, Real Estate Broker takes on, talks about and interview guests on all things real estate with a direct focus on Northumberland County and the communities within in. Listen in to know the real estate market conditions in Northumberland County, the current mortgage rates, and you'll receive helpful tips on maintaining and increasing the value of the investment you call "home".
Playing all of your favourite 80's and 90's music, soundtracks and novelty songs. The soundtrack to your youth.
The show covers everything from the 60's till today. Just a mass confusion of great tunes you remember and enjoy.
There is magic to be found in the musical experience and Laurie Stevenson will guide you on The Search to find it. Mostly drawing on live concert recordings he will bring you something completely new, in a wide variety of styles, every week. Open your ears and be amazed!
Discussing relationships, struggles and life experiences with special guests.
Hosted by a professor of radio broadcasting (so you know it's well-timed and well-structured), this focuses on the kind of music you'd hear in a hip coffeehouse on a Sunday: mellow, acoustic, jazz-inflected folk. Very listenable voice.
Early-morning wake-up featuring very diverse music selection, ranging from funk to soul to classic rock to disco to the lighter strains of '70s soft-rock and r&b. Focuses on the concept of 'double-shots' (i.e. playing two of one artist in a row, so as not to lose the general 'vibe' so easily).
Meet JB and his friend in this account of happenings in a small town a mere 100 kilometres east of the Big City on the shores of one of the Great Lakes, as a couple of seniors with too much time on their hands liven up the passing scene.
Features interviews with local writers of all styles and stripes, wherein the writer's works are read and discussed. Focuses on the writing craft itself, making this an invaluable show for the Northumberland arts base.


I'm a huge fan of X-Files and alien related stories. I like to hear stories about abduction and Ufo conspiracies. So it was abut time for me to do this nail art, inspierd by Fox Mulder's "I want to believe" poster.


Jonathan Miller's production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville is a perfect example of a concept that weathers well and the ability to look at a classic freshly while keeping to its period and character. It is now at least thirty years since Miller first created this production and though I have seen it revived with somewhat more verve, it is still remarkably resilient, ebullient and worth a visit.
I had the bright idea of taking a friend of mine who has never seen the opera at all before and she was totally entranced from beginning to end. She particularly liked Miller's setting of the piece firmly in the comedia dell'arte tradition from which it actually does come; and she fell in love with all the characters. She was also, of course, also fascinated to see the prequel to The Marriage of Figaro, which she does know well. She saw the whole thing afresh and felt that the production by Miller really served the opera well.
One of the major things to remember about the opera, of course, is that it is based on a play that was, in its day, considered to be somewhat subversive. Whatever the minor edits of the Beaumarchais text for his libretto, Rossini's opera and this production are remarkably true to the spirit of the original play and you can approach the work through this operatic setting for its historic significance if you wish. You can also of course seek out the version by Paisiello that it superseded controversially when Rossini first wrote the opera.
This revival is interestingly conducted by Hilary Griffiths, making an ENO debut I think, who takes some deliberate speeds that I found allowed me to savour details in the orchestra and to hear the orchestrations with great clarity. The performers are all very good indeed at their roles. For me Morgan Pearse as Figaro stood out, as he must. He caught the cheekiness and also the seriousness of the character and was already clearly some way towards being a man who would question the supposed superiority of the Count and the hierarchies of his society. Pearse has both a deeply pleasing voice and stage personality. He is an attractive, energetic and convincing Figaro. It would be a pleasure to see him in The Marriage of Figaro too. His cheeky chappy persona never overwhelmed a sense of the intelligence and seriousness of the character; and his duet with Rosina in the second scene was a superb example of the comedy inherent in the characters. I also enjoyed Sarah Tynan very much as Rosina. She was perky, she was mischievous; she was genuinely upset and hurt when she thought she was betrayed; and she has a lovely voice for the part. Eleazar Rodriguez also has a lovely voice and was particularly good at the comedy of personae in disguise. Add a strong and somewhat mincing Dr Bartolo by Alan Opie; a very comic and lugubrious Don Basilio by Alastair Miles; and a memorable Berta by Yvonne Howard whose inestimable contributions to the ensembles and whose solo aria were so strikingly strong and memorable that she made me wish her character was more central and had even more to do. The men of the chorus, both as commedia dell'arte gentlemen and as the soldiers, made a significant contribution to the proceedings and the whole thing worked a treat in its quite fine setting. And must also mention Matthew Durkan as a charming Fiorello with a lovely voice.
This revival is a good example of how to let a piece rest in the period of its conception and not be unnecessarily updating it while still tweaking it with references and action that have a totally contemporary appeal.
All in all, a very fine evening. Who knows how much longer this production will remain in the repertoire of the ENO? Catch it while you can in this pleasing revival!


text:
Lawyer for illegal alien charged with murdering Kate Steinle blames stolen gun
An attorney for Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez — the illegal immigrant charged with murdering 32-year-old Kate Steinle (pictured) on a San Francisco pier on July 1, 2015 — is placing blame on the gun. (Image source: YouTube screenshot)
An attorney for Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez — the illegal immigrant charged with murdering 32-year-old Kate Steinle on a San Francisco pier on July 1, 2015 — is placing blame on the gun.
The bullet that pierced Steinle's heart on Pier 14 was fired from a gun stolen from a Bureau of Land Management agent's car in the city four days earlier — and Lopez-Sanchez said he found it encased in a T-shirt under a bench.
Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez (Image source: YouTube screenshot)
And in his Tuesday op-ed for the San Francisco Examiner, attorney Matt Gonzalez argues that the stolen gun — a semi-automatic SIG Sauer — is known for accidental discharges among police and lists incidents. Gonzalez notes that the SIG Sauer's "hair trigger in single-action mode" was enabled in Steinle's shooting, making it much easier to fire.
Indeed, Gonzalez argued at a preliminary hearing that the shooting was an accident, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. He said the bullet was damaged on one side, indicating it had ricocheted off the ground, the paper reported. Lopez-Sanchez said he threw the gun into the bay so it would stop firing, Gonzalez said, the Chronicle reported.
"For the trained police and others who experienced accidental discharges, and their unintended victims, Lopez-Sanchez's claim is not far-fetched, but simple reality," Gonzalez wrote in his op-ed.
Lopez-Sanchez was looking at a sixth deportation after 46 months in prison for felony re-entry into the United States, the Chronicle noted, but was released from jail due to San Francisco's sanctuary city status.
Steinle's arm was around her father when she was shot, the paper said. James Steinle — an advocate for Kate's Law, which would enact tougher immigration policies and passed in the House of Representatives last month — said his daughter's last words were, "Dad, help me, help me."
As for Gonzalez's op-ed, many commenters said Gonzalez's argument is ridiculous.
One wrote, "This man's excuse that 'it's the gun's fault' is abject BS. First off [SIG Sauer] is one of the best brands of handguns on the market with the lowest rates of malfunction on the market. Full stop. There is no history of any one model of Sig of having a problem with malfunctions that cause an accidental discharge."
Another commented that Gonzalez "does not know the difference between negligent discharges — which are the fault of the shooter — and accidental discharges."
"Matt Gonzalez, you are a complete and utter moron and any resemblance you have to an educated person is purely coincidental," another commenter opined. "You should ask for the money you spent becoming a lawyer back, because you were robbed."
Others placed blame elsewhere.
"I'm very pro-2A, and I've no sympathy for the defendant," one commenter wrote. "That being said, I wouldn't object to some significant responsibility falling on the federal officer. Officers from all agencies display negligence with firearms that would lead to felony convictions for civilians."
"If 'the shooter' had not depressed the trigger, the gun would not have fired. In no way can a reasonable person conclude that the manufacturer is in any way responsible," another commenter said. "But I suspect that this argument relies on the fact that San Franciscans are significantly more likely to be ignorant of and biased against handguns and their operation."
(H/T: Bearing Arms)


CMI annually trains over 250,000 employees in various topics and sectors. We offer highly skilled training professionals that work with clients to customize training programs to meet specific organizational needs and hazards.
Our trainers have received specialized education in developing and designing effective instructional techniques and training programs for teaching adults. CMI's trainers have undergone leadership and communication training to ensure our clients reach their training goals.
CMI recognizes that "one size does not fit all," especially in today's dynamic organizations. We offer unparalleled customization of content and delivery modes to fit the unique needs of our clients, as well as hands-on programs and services to meet your EHS training needs.


text:
State Watch - 51s ago
State Watch - 7m 40s ago
Overnight Defense - 30m 4s ago
Overnight Healthcare - 59m 7s ago
Blog Briefing Room - 1h 8m ago
Pro-trade group targets Democratic leadership in push for new NAFTA
by Alex Gangitano - 05/28/19 6:00 AM ET
MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
President Trump wants Congress to take up his trade agreement with Mexico and Canada soon, despite his feud with Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) last week and his resulting threats to refuse to work with Democrats on their top legislative priorities.
But while the White House's relationship with House Democrats has now created a barrier to any bipartisan agreements, passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was never a guarantee.
{mosads}So outside groups supporting the agreement are stepping up their efforts.
A pro-trade group, Trade Works for America, launched a six-figure buy of television and digital ads on Tuesday in the districts of House Democratic leadership, including Pelosi. It's part of a multimillion-dollar, nationwide strategy by the group to educate voters about the benefits of the USMCA.
The ads are in the districts of House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (Md.), Majority Whip James Clyburn (S.C.), House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chief Cheri Bustos (Ill.).
Additionally, ads also target House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (Mass.) and Rep. Anna Eshoo (Calif.), who is considered a close ally of the Speaker.
"The USMCA trade deal levels the playing field and protects American workers through improved labor standards and higher wages," the ad says.
It also touts environmental protections within the agreement and emphasizes the deal is reviewed every six years.
The USMCA is the renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement. Trump signed the deal in November, giving Congress six months to approve it.
The administration removed the U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum from the agreement, eliminating a significant roadblock to passage, but Democrats have other concerns, including protecting workers' rights and labor enforcement.
Trade Works for America ran ads targeting four lawmakers — Republican Rep. Tim Walberg (Mich.) and freshman Democratic Reps. Elissa Slotkin (Mich.), Xochitl Torres Small (N.M.) and Josh Harder (Calif.) — in March.
Trade Works for America officially launched in March with the announcement of its co-chairs, ex-Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), who lost her reelection campaign in November, and GOP operative Phil Cox.
Tags Anna Eshoo Cheri Bustos Donald Trump Elissa Slotkin Hakeem Jeffries Heidi Heitkamp Nafta Nancy Pelosi North American Free Trade Agreement Richard Neal Steny Hoyer Tim Walberg Trade Works United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement USMCA


APT provides 12 weeks of paid maternity leave which is the best I've heard of in the consulting industry. Paternity leave is 2 weeks paid.. They also offer unpaid leave options and part-time work schedules to accommodate working parents.
12 full weeks maternity leave, 2 weeks paternity - fully paid, full benefits - fantastic place for new parents.
What can you tell job seekers about Applied Predictive Technologies's Maternity & Paternity Leave?"
Glassdoor is your resource for information about the Maternity & Paternity Leave benefits at Applied Predictive Technologies. Learn about Applied Predictive Technologies Maternity & Paternity Leave, including a description from the employer, and comments and ratings provided anonymously by current and former Applied Predictive Technologies employees.


 Jackie O's Taproom - Ohio. Find It Here.
Equipped with 16 taps for you to enjoy beer straight from the source, our production brewery and taproom is open Monday through Thursday from 2pm to 9pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm, & Sunday 12-7 pm. The taproom offers a wide variety of merchandise, specialty and core beers, as well as carryout of all packaged kegs, cans and bottles. Our knowledgeable staff is here for all of your questions and needs! Our Taproom food cart offers a unique and delicious locally-sourced menu.


First of all, please allow us to welcome you to The Prospector Lodge in Park City, a place of breathtaking scenery, unparalleled skiing and mountain recreation, and home to the ideal corporate meeting environment. This is the place to go when you are planning a corporate getaway, a family vacation, or are just looking for a romantic weekend with the person you love most. Your Park City vacation promises to be an unforgettable one when you choose the Prospector for your accommodations.
Guests staying at our lodge, which is an official venue of the Sundance Film Festival, will experience first-class amenities, superior conference facilities, and well-appointed condos that are luxurious and offer the privacy of a secluded premier resort community. Our year-round rentals feature stately and comfortable furnishings designed to please the eye, while our conference facilities are designed to keep up to date with the latest business practices.
The Prospector is set in the heart of Park City, only minutes away from all three ski resorts, as well as historic Main Street and its vast array of shops and restaurants. Winter is our most popular time for visitors, but the other seasons offer their own experiences: hiking, biking, and exploring, in addition to visiting museums, dining at the best restaurants and just sitting out on their balconies at sunset with a glass of wine, enjoying Mother Nature's finest performance—a Park City sunset.
If you can't find something to do while staying here, you're probably just not looking hard enough! This vital and bustling city offers entertainment and adventures for people of all ages. Staying at the Prospector means you will always find something exciting to do and our intimate community offers guests a well-rounded experience, no matter what time of year.
Established in 1978, our property offers our discerning guests a home away from home, access to the world-class Silver Mountain Sports Club & Spa, and the ability to meet within Park City's only Convention Center. So, whether you're here to conduct business in our state-of-the-art conference centers or simply want to enjoy everything Park City has to offer, The Prospector has everything to meet your vacation and business needs. Call us at 888-283-3030 or 435-658-3030 and book your vacation getaway today!


text:
Alto's Odyssey
Alto's Odyssey Review
Alto's Adventure is an "Endless-Runner" type snowboarding game. It is developed by Snowman. The game was released for iOS devices in February 2018 and for Android devices in July 2018.
Your character in Alto's Adventure is a snowboarder. The game starts with your character snowboarding through a landscape with lots of slopes. Though you are geared up for snow and moving on a snowboard, you are snowboarding on a dessert landscape.
Your goal will be to travel as far as you can in this continuously moving game. You keep traveling towards the right side of the screen. There will be obstacles like small rocks and fire pits on your track. Jump to avoid those obstacles. When avoiding obstacles, make sure not to fall on you head. If you don't land on your snowboard after a jump, you might get hit and die. In that case you will have to play that level from the beginning.
Collect glowing coins which will appear on your track. You can use them to purchase new equipment or upgrade the one...s you already have.
At the beginning of each level you will be given three tasks to complete. Tasks such as reaching a certain distance, jumping over a parachute, jumping over a given number of rocks and doing back flips. Complete all the tasks to go to the next level.
You control the character of this game by tapping on the screen. Short taps for jumping over small obstacles. Longs taps for jumping over large spaces and for doing mid-air flips.
This is a free game with many in-app purchasing offers
Alto's Adventure is relaxing game. The visuals are amazing. Great game for adults and kids.
action gamescool gameseditor's choice gamesendless runnersports games
Can I play Alto's Odyssey offline?
Yes, you can play the game without being connected to the internet.
What is the age rating for Alto's Odyssey?
It is rated PEGI 3. The content of the game is considered suitable for all age groups.
Does Alto's Odyssey contain ads?
Yes, there are ads in Alto's Odyssey. But if you play the game offline, then no ads will be shown.
What devices is Alto's Odyssey compatible with?
You can play Alto's Odyssey on devices with at least Android version 4.1 or iOS version 9.0
Does Alto's Odyssey offer in-app purchases?
Yes, you can purchase in-game items in this game.
Download & Play Alto's Odyssey
Alto's Odyssey Is available on multiple platforms. Click on the buttons below to download the game from the official websites of your chosen platform.
Alto's Odyssey for Android
Alto's Odyssey for iOS
Zombie Catchers is an adventurous action game. It is developed by Deca Games. The game was published for iOS devices in ...
Talking Tom Gold Run is an endless runner game. It is developed by Outfit7 Limited. The game was published for iOS and A...
Mini Militia - Doodle Army 2 is a shooting game. It is developed by Miniclip. It was published for iOS devices in April ...
Soul Knight is an action game. It is developed by ChillyRoom. The game was published for iOS and Android devices in Febr...
View All New Games »
More Free Games
Talking Tom Hero Dash – Run Game
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
Johnny Trigger
Welcome To FreeGamesBay! Here you can find a curated collection of free web games that you can play in your browser and free mobile games for your phone. You can find card games, solitaire games, mahjong games, bubble shooter games & many more fun games. Stop wasting time with bad games. Find good games to play here at FreeGamesBay.
© 2022 FreeGamesBay. All rights reserved


text:
Home / policy / Ukraine did not rule out exchange of "prisoners" with Russia to the end of the year
Ukraine did not rule out exchange of "prisoners" with Russia to the end of the year
16.12.2019	policy 45 Views
© Photo from the website president.gov.ua
Representative of Kiev in the contact group on Donbass Alexey Reznikov said about topics scheduled for the 18 December meeting.
According to him, next week in Minsk, the representatives of the trilateral contact group will discuss the results of the meeting in "Norman format", including agreements on the exchange of prisoners.
During the planning session can be agreed upon the final formula of exchange of detained persons – "all in all" at the suggestion of President Vladimir Zelensky or "all installed all installed," as proposed by the leader of Russia Vladimir Putin.
See also: In Russia, invented the "vengeance" for insulting Samoylova
Reznikov said that the final work on this subject remains to be done, his colleague, lawyer Valeria Lutkovska, which is a humanitarian group.
In interview to the edition "Left coast", he said that Ukraine appreciates my soldiers higher than the "hundred others", and will act according to this principle.
"Basic initiative of the Ukrainian delegation was so important to give all our. Well, take away all his. We agree, and even argue about the proportionality of exchange — one more or less, — we care for our people," concluded Reznikov.
See also: The Moscow Prosecutor's office warned citizens from participation in the rally on 3 August
Tags exchange prisoners Russia Ukraine
The publican with the psychology of the security forces, or What you need to know about Mikhail Mishustin
To leave without going: that means the beginning of the transit of Vladimir Putin
Message: results
What are the gifts of Putin
Benefits, grants, state programs, national projects… none of it is real economic development. And to …


text:
NEWS IN SHORT
Court okays life sentence for mob boss
CONVICTED Banská Bystrica gangland boss Mikuláš Černák is likely to stay behind bars for the rest of his life. A senate of the Prešov Regional Court turned down his appeal and also the appeal of his mother on September 22 and confirmed the life sentence that had been given to Černák on November 10, 2009, the SITA newswire reported.
It is not possible to file another regular appeal against the decision of the court of appeals and the sentence is now valid and effective. Černák now may only request an appellate review of his case. Černák will serve his prison sentence under the strictest regime.
In the biggest gangland trial to date in Slovakia, Černák was found guilty of murder, kidnapping and extortion.
27. Sep 2010 at 0:00 | Compiled by Spectator staff


This luohan bed or couchbed, fashioned from huanghuali, displays the classic attributes of Ming furniture design: clear lines, perfect scale and elegant proportions. The craftsman has also satisfied his decorative impulses in a simple and restrained manner by carving both the front and back sides of the three solid railings with concave molding and raised beading, a feature rarely found on luohan beds. The construction and form of waisted furniture, its origins rooted in the Song dynasty, dictate that an inset panel, for structural and design purposes , be placed between the seat frame and convex apron, with the straight legs ending, as in theis case, in an early style of horse-hoof foot. The water erosion and decay under the bottom of the legs, along with its overall design, construction and style, suggest that this is an early piece with a dating from the middle to late Ming period.


For their support of the organization's mission and its Fellows for more than a decade, Pat and Janna Stueve received the inaugural President's Award from Alfred Friendly Press Partners.
President Randy Smith called their leadership "extraordinary" and said the Stueves have been inspirational to journalists in the fellowship program. That includes the Fellows they sponsored last year and this year — Binita Dahal, a correspondent for BBC's Burma Service, and Juan Luis Garcia, a reporter for Sin Embargo, an online news outlet in Mexico.
"They are friends to fellows – not only when they are here, but after they are back home," Smith said.
Pat Stueve, who is treasurer of the Alfred Friendly Foundation board and a partner in the Stueve Siegel Hanson law firm in Kansas City, said he and Janna were honored to receive the award during the annual gala at the National Press Club on Sept. 7.
The Stueves hosted a luncheon for the Fellows at the law firm in each of the past two summers, and have provided significant financial contributions to individual Fellows and for the nonprofit organization's operations.
Pat Stueve said the mission of the organization directly aligns with their passion for promoting the importance of a free and vigorous press.
"As we have seen over the last couple of years, it is not only important to emerging democracies — it is equally important to established democracy like the United States," Pat Stueve said during the law firm luncheon.
The importance of supporting this pillar of democracy, he said, "is more important than ever before. I have been a part of many foundations … as a board member, donor and friend.


text:
/**
 *
 */
package org.itas.xcnet.common;

import org.itas.xcnet.common.Adaptive;
import org.itas.xcnet.common.Extension;
import org.itas.xcnet.common.URL;

/**
 * @author liuzhen<liuxing521a@163.com>
 * @createTime 2015年5月13日上午10:21:46
 */
@Extension("impl1")
public interface Ext1
{
	@Adaptive
	String echo(URL url, String s);

	@Adaptive({"key1", "key2"})
	String yell(URL url, String s);

	String bang(URL url, int i);
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


This original old photograph is in very poor condition with some scratches, stains, discoloration and serious fading. The photo dates from the early to mid 20th century and was acquired in the historic city of Shizuoka, Japan near the foot of Mt. Fuji.


text:
State Library Collaborative Collections
South Carolina Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Lodge 10569
Application for Membership in District Grand Lodge No. 13 of South Carolina
File:GUOOFSC_Lodge_10569_Application_Holland_1955-08.pdf
Description:PDF file
MIME type:application/pdf
File Size:1.515Mb
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Lodge No. 10569; Sumter Game Cock Lodge; Holland, Richard E.; Wilson, T.E.; Mellette, D.C.; Sumter (S.C.)
This membership application for Lodge 10569 was completed by Richard E. Holland and signed by T.E. Wilson, and D.C. Mellette, on October 8, 1955 in Sumter, South Carolina.
https://dc.statelibrary.sc.gov/handle/10827/44017
PDF file (1.515Mb)
Contributor South Carolina Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, District No. 13
Date Accessioned 2022-05-06T17:55:14Z
Date Available 2022-05-06T17:55:14Z
Item Format application/pdf
Media Type Document
Rights Copyright © Mr. Shawn Cannon and District Grand Lodge No. 13 of South Carolina Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America (guoof.org). For more information contact the South Carolina State Library. statelibrary.sc.gov
Digitization Specifications Digitized by the Hartsville Museum. 300ppi, Epson Expression 12000xl flatbed scanner with Adobe Acrobat Pro software, Archival Master file is a multi-image TIFF; online version is a PDF/A-1b, 24-bit color.
dc.coverage.spatial Sumter County (S.C.)


Context: The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) instituted a new regulation in 2006 to improve patient safety by decreasing medication errors. This requires a process for obtaining and documenting a complete list of each patient's current medications at hospital admission and communicating this list to the next clinician ("Medication Reconciliation").
Objective: We sought to determine whether medication discrepancies between outpatient and inpatient care can be decreased through the use of computerized pharmacy data.
Method: We evaluated outpatient medication prescriptions in 2000 and 2004 using computer-generated data for patients admitted from an Emergency Department to a medical ward. The hospital records and pharmacy data were reviewed to determine which ambulatory medications were ordered at admission, continued as an outpatient, and refilled three months after discharge. In 2004 additional computerized pharmacy data were provided to attending physicians. Ambulatory care "essential prescription medication groups" (cardiac, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, diabetes, and neurologic) were also evaluated. Medication discrepancies for the years 2000 and 2004 were compared in several categories.
Results: Medication discrepancies were found in all evaluated categories in 2000. The follow-up study showed a decrease in discrepancies for nearly all categories.
Conclusion: Results show that use of outpatient pharmacy data can decrease medication discrepancies in compliance with current JCAHO requirements.


text:
Strata Legislative Changes Should Clarify Mixed Use Buildings
The release today of amendments to the NSW Strata Schemes Management Act in relation to building defects raises a number of concerns, says the Urban Taskforce.
"The proposed amendments to the Strata Act clarify a number of issues but raise further concerns about the practical implementation of the building defects scheme," says Urban Taskforce CEO, Chris Johnson.
"Of particular concern is that the two percent bond will apply to mixed-use buildings where only a small proportion of the building is strata apartments. The strata owners corporation would seem to have the overview of defect resolution on the non-residential commercial component of the building."
"For example, under the Central Sydney Planning Strategy, The City of Sydney Council is proposing a cap on floor space for residential apartment buildings above 55 metres in height. This cap would limit residential floor space to 50% with the remaining half to be commercial or other uses. It is highly likely that these mixed-use buildings will need to provide a two percent bond on the total contract price for the whole building."
"The Urban Taskforce believes the NSW Government should review the act in relation to mixed-use buildings and only apply the bond to the strata residential component of the building."
"While most of the amendments will make the new system for managing defects more effective the Urban Taskforce still has concerns about how the proposed system will work in a practical sense. Of concern is whether there will be sufficient inspectors suitably qualified to produce defect reports. The government has outsourced the inspector role to a number of industry organisations who will be responsible for monitoring the skill of inspectors and ensuring sufficient numbers of inspectors for the tasks ahead."
"It will be important for the NSW Government to monitor the number of qualified inspectors and the practicalities of the management of defects as the scheme is rolled out.
"The Urban Taskforce is keen to work with the NSW Government in ensuring that the management of potential defects in strata apartment buildings is undertaken in a streamlined and effective manner so that extra costs that will flow to individual apartments are minimised."
Strata Legislative, Changes, Buildings


Each era and also every millennium brings fresh fashion inside clothing, diamond jewelry, products, and life. The special fashion regarding jewelry in the present fast paced and at any time changing styles is sold with elegant style, shiny rocks, curvy styles, and needless to say the totally free shipping! Why don't we face that, in present day society brings the energy of on the web selling. Fashion cannot be with its best today. The mass media plays the role, but girl and guys have special tastes and desire to wear just what represents them whether it's power, attractiveness, or merely the assertion that claims hey, examine me! Just what exactly exactly tends to make today's special fashion inside jewelry thus important? We will have a look at staying cool and stylish in the present era, websites and where did they match today's trend, and the energy behind special fashion in the present era.