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The engineering discipline is totally different from those experiments-based disciplines, such as chemistry, physics and biology. What you have done and what you are going to do can be only based on your own throughly. There are not many conclusions or phenomenons that you have to cite or make use of in order to support your ideas and studies. The key innovations of engineering scope are methodology and how these methods are applied in practices. The essence of actual engineering is its uniqueness. So experiences also account to a great extent.


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Vancouver Motel is a fantastic, affordable option for families and couples vacationing to the Myrtle Beach area. This no frills, locally owned motel provides direct access to the beach, and is conveniently located just a short drive away from the beautiful Myrtle Beach boardwalk, Broadway on the Beach (a fantastic dining and entertainment center), and Myrtle Beach State Park.
Although a bit on the old side, Vancouver Motel is well-maintained and clean. It is located in a safe area of town. A variety of rooms are available, including those with balconies facing the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean.
The major advantage here is being able to step out the door and head right down to the beach. The sunrise views in the morning are amazing!
Vancouver does not offer much in terms of amenities, however, you will find a pool with a few sunbathing chairs (perfect for those hot South Carolina summer afternoons). Free Wi-Fi is available. Pets are allowed for an additional $10 per night fee. And of course, for the reasonable prices, you can't complain.
Having direct access to the beautiful beaches of the Grand Strand, you will not be in the hotel room much anyways. Tip: Be sure to check the main office for valuable coupons to local restaurants and attractions.
Rates are very affordable, especially during the off season. Prices vary depending on time of year, with January/February being the cheapest months (only $30-45 a night) and summer holiday weekends being the most pricey ($110-140 per night). A typical stay during the prime summer months will cost you between $80-140, depending on size and type of room (ocean vs. non-oceanfront).
This motel is a great deal for those looking to spend most of their vacation outside of the room. You basically have a place to freshen up and sleep in between your jam packed beach itinerary.
A variety of rooms are available including those with private balconies facing the gorgeous Atlantic coast. Rooms vary in size from your basic 2 bedroom to the oceanfront rooms which include kitchenette (great for longer stays).
All rooms include air conditioning and refrigerators. The tile floors are a nice bonus, especially if bringing with pets.
Vancouver is an ideal choice for those planning an affordable Myrtle Beach getaway. Rooms are clean, service is friendly, and the prime beach location is ideal.
After all, you are likely visiting Myrtle Beach to spend most of your time by the water. The opportunity to step outside your door and take a morning stroll along the beach (which is much less crowded and more peaceful than the boardwalk beach) makes booking a room at Vancouver an easy choice.


Bruce King lives in Brunswick, Maine and works in Lewiston, Maine as a career counselor. Bruce once served over three years in federal prison on drug charges, and has since dedicated his professional life to social justice. But after separating from his partner this summer, Bruce has had to put his activism on hold as he adjusts to life as a single father of two daughters.


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Employment Question of the Day: April 7, 2020
By Brian T. Benkstein
How do the FFCRA Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Emergency Family Medical Leave Act provisions work together?
In limited circumstances, an employee may be entitled to receive Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family Medical Leave Act (E-FMLA) benefits concurrently.
By way of brief background, employees can receive up to two weeks of EPSL for six different reasons related to COVID-19. One of those qualifying reasons is because the employee is caring for his or her son or daughter whose school or place of care has been closed for a period of time because of COVID-19. When the need arises, an employee may access these benefits immediately – there is no waiting period. EPSL in this circumstance entitles the employee to two-thirds of her pay.
Under E-FMLA, employees may be permitted to take up to a total of 12 weeks of leave for just one reason, i.e., the employee is caring for a child whose school or care provider is closed, which, as noted, is also a reason for taking EPSL. Under E-FMLA, the first 10 days of child care leave are unpaid. However, if an employee has EPSL benefits available, she may use those benefits for the otherwise unpaid time under E-FMLA because the laws overlap with respect to a child care reason for leave. And, that is how and why the EPSL and E-FMLA paid time benefits run concurrently. The concept is illustrated by the following example:
Employee, who has been employed for more than 30 days, has a child whose school has shut down due to COVID-19 and remains closed for six weeks. The employee, a single father, must stay home with the child and cannot telework during this time. Because the school closure is a qualifying reason for leave under both EPSL and E-FMLA, the employee is entitled to the full six weeks of paid leave. The first two weeks are paid as EPSL, and the remaining four weeks are paid pursuant to E-FMLA. All of the paid time is at two-thirds the employee's rate because it involves a child care-related reason for leave.
The only circumstance an employee will qualify for EPSL and E-FMLA benefits concurrently is when an employee cannot work because of a COVID-19 related school or child care closure. In this scenario, the paid time off is at two-thirds the employee's regular rate (and specifically not 100 percent). Although EPSL benefits are available in five other situations, there will be no overlapping E-FMLA coverage. However, do not forget that "classic" FMLA may still apply, depending on the employee's situation.
If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to any member of the Employment & Labor Group.
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North-east road shut for vehicle recovery after crash
Police have closed a north-east road while a vehicle is recovered following a crash this morning. Officers were not called to the original one-car collision on the B9170 near Oldmeldrum earlier today. However, the road has been shut to assist the vehicle recovery team in clearing the area.
Biker, 78, in serious condition after north-east crash
A man was in a serious condition in hospital today after a motorbike crash on a north-east road.
Police appeal for witnesses after 78-year-old motorcyclist seriously hurt in north-east crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 78-year-old motorcyclist was seriously hurt in a north-east crash.
Man taken to hospital following crash involving motorbike in north-east
A man has been taken to hospital following a motorbike crash on a north-east road.
Appeal after cyclist, 82, found seriously injured on north-east road
Police are appealing for witnesses after an 82-year-old cyclist was found on a north-east road with potentially life-threatening injuries.
Emergency services called to spate of crashes as wet weather hits north-east
Emergency services were called to a spate of crashes as rainy weather soaked the north-east.
Delays after one-car crash on north-east road
Emergency services have been called to a one-vehicle crash on a north-east road this afternoon.
Police attend two-vehicle crash on north-east road
Police have been called to a two-vehicle crash on a north-east road.
North-east road blocked after two-car crash
A north-east road has been blocked following a two-car crash. Police were called to the B9170 Inverurie to Oldmeldrum road after reports of the collision at 9.25am. Units have not yet arrived on scene. It is not thought that there are any injuries as a result of the incident.
North-east pupils suffer minor injuries after school bus leaves road
Pupils at a north-east school suffered minor injuries after their bus left the road in a crash.
Police appeal for witnesses after 4×4 involved in hit-and-run crash on north-east road
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run crash in the north-east.
Van on fire on north-east road
A van has been destroyed by a fire on a north-east road.
Car goes into field on north-east road
A car has come off a north-east road and gone into a field.
North-east man admits being six times limit after police spotted him 'swerving'
A North-east man spotted by police "swerving" across the road has admitted driving while more than six times the limit.
Police issue drink-drive warning after two motorists caught more than SEVEN times the limit in two days
Police are urging North-east drivers not to drink and drive after two motorists were detected more than seven times the drink-drive limit in the last two days.
Lane blocked after two-vehicle crash on North-east road
A North-east road is down to one lane after a two-vehicle collision.
Woman taken to hospital after five-vehicle crash on North-east road
A woman has been taken to hospital following a five-vehicle crash.
North-east community in calls for repairs to roundabout
Calls have been made for urgent repairs to a "magic roundabout" due to safety fears.
Man cut free after van crashes into tree
A man suffered serious injuries after his van collided with a tree on a North-east road.
Biker handed fine over crash that resulted in him being airlifted to ARI
A North-east man has been handed points and a fine over a road crash which left him injured.
Council shuts North-east road for repairs after surface fails to meet standards
A North-east road which took more than a year to open after completion has been closed just months after motorists began using the route.
Call for Aberdeenshire council to give firm date for new link road to be opened
Councillors have been urged to provide a firm date for the opening of a new road after another deadline was missed.
Man taken to hospital after crash on North-east road.
A man was taken to hospital after a crash on a rural road.
Man taken to hospital after incident at North-east building site
A man was taken to hospital after being freed from an overturned telehandler vehicle at a North-east building site.
Biker suffers serious injuries after North-east crash
A motorcyclist is in hospital with serious injuries following a crash on a North-east road.
Two drivers seriously injured in two-car crash on North-east road
Two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a two-car crash on an Aberdeenshire road.
Red tape puts brakes on opening of new North-east road
RED tape means a new North-east road, which was finished months ago, now won't open until next year.
Van and JCB on fire on North-east road
A VAN and JCB digger have caught fire outside a North-east property.


Just wishing a Happy Chinese New Year to all of our friends!! 2011 marks the Year of the Rabbit!! In retrospect, this past year has seen all of our Dreams realized.... Maddie is home! We had hoped, but never really thought that it would happen starting out 2010. We are so thankful that it did!! Our Hope for all those still waiting is a speedy referral and Homecoming for their little ones.... for all those who have their children home, we wish Peace, Joy and Prosperity..... and for all of the little one's still in China.... we Pray for God's Comfort and Caring.... May He place his Angels guard over them and may they all soon know the Love of a wonderful family.... God Bless!!!
WOW!!!! I did not realize it had been soooooo long since we posted something here!! I guess with Maddie home now, things have been just a bit more "busy"!! LOL!!! Everything is going great and Maddie is doing very, very well.... actually, we could not ask for things to have gone smoother during our first six months as a family. She has adjusted with absolutely no issues at all. We are so blessed to have her as part of our true "family" now!!! We are in full "Chinese New Year" mode with several activities planned over the next week. It is going to be a blast!!!!
I wanted to let everyone know about a new Blog. It is created by Henan Kids International (see the button at right). HKI is a charitable support group for children from Henan province. Madddie is from Henan (Anyang City) and we really support the work of this fine organization. Please take a moment and visit HKI's new Blog by clicking HERE.
I have also posted a couple of recent pics of Maddie..... she is such a Joy!!!!


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The Tang Prize Foundation announced that the 2016 prize in Sustainable Development goes to Berkeley Lab's Arthur Rosenfeld, known in the field as the "godfather" of energy efficiency. He was chosen as the category's awardee "for his lifelong and pioneering innovations in energy efficiency resulting in immense reductions in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions around the world." The award includes a cash prize of $1.24 million. In addition to the cash prize, a grant of approximately $311,000 was also awarded.
The Tang Prize in Sustainable Development recognizes individuals or institutions who have made extraordinary contributions to the sustainable development of human societies, especially through groundbreaking innovations in science and technology.
Founded in 2012 by Samuel Yin, the Tang Prize awards achievements in four categories: Sustainable Development, Biopharmaceutical Science, Sinology, and Rule of Law. The winners will receive the medal, diploma, and cash prize at the award ceremony on September 25 in Taipei, Taiwan.
To read the full Tang Prize release, go here.


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Digital Detox 2020/2: Practicing Self-Care in the Attention Economy
Sarah Lohnes Watulak - January 10, 2020
By Dr. Sarah Lohnes Watulak, DLINQ Director of Digital Pedagogy and Media
How many of you are beginning 2020 feeling overwhelmed and bombarded by the clickbait and hot takes vying for our attention? In my Twitter feed, over the past few months, I've seen a number of tweets from people announcing that they're taking a break from Twitter and other social media. Wanting to sign off – to disconnect – seems a totally reasonable and justifiable response to the noise vying for our attention; it feels like an act of self-care.
This desire fits with a long history of wanting a complete retreat from society. As Jenny Odell writes in her book How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, one of the earliest examples is Epicurus, who around the 4th C BC established "a communal refuge in the countryside" (p. 37). In America in the 1960s, communes provided a refuge for people who wanted to drop out of society. The communes often failed, however, because they were founded on the notion that it is possible to start over from scratch, free from the constraints of the social systems in which they had been immersed. Instead, people brought their baggage – and their privilege – with them.
As Amy Collier pointed out in our first digital detox of 2020, individualistic notions of self-care are hard to extract from conversations around privilege. Jordan Kisner writes in The Politics of Conspicuous Displays of Self-Care that the ability to care for oneself is a core American value, not unrelated to the concept of being able to pull oneself up by the bootstraps; and, one upon which success is judged. To lack the ability to care for oneself is to not be worthy. And, Kisner argues, "self-care in America has always required a certain amount of performance: a person has to be able not only to care for herself but to prove to society that she's doing it." Cue the spa selfies on Instagram. Particularly when such messages about self-care are coming from an aspirational, change yourself-change your life perspective, they can serve to reinforce the status quo while ignoring larger, systemic issues. In this vein, Chloe King argues that "Radical self-love and positive attitude advocates are more about adapting to a world 'gone mad' and systems that do not serve you than really improving your life." In other words, she suggests that individualistic practices of self care come at the expense of engaging with community and addressing deeply broken and oppressive systems.
Detoxing can be a form of self-care, but if we want to help make change in the digital platforms and social systems in which they are embedded, detoxes need to be the kind of self-care that enables re-engagement and participation. We can follow the lead of marginalized communities who have positioned self-care as a radical act, or as Audra Lorde called it, "an act of political warfare." Evette Dionne (For Black Women, Self-Care is a Radical Act) writes, "Self-care is listening to what my body tells me, and honoring whatever it needs at that time. …Black women are entitled to moments of sunshine after spending centuries shrouded in the bleakness of enslavement." She explains that self-care is about being healthy enough to do what needs to be done, including for family and community. It's an act of individual care and an activist stance; self-care not as dropping out, but taking as a step away to be better prepared to take a step back in.
Indeed, Jenny Odell suggests that in the world of clickbait and hot takes, "the need to periodically step away is more obvious than ever. …we absolutely require distance and time to be able to see the mechanisms we submit to" (emphasis in original). In her book, Odell draws on Thomas Merton to explore the relationship between contemplation and participation, and the tensions between renunciation of the world and responsibility to the world, to arrive at a recommendation for a "hybrid reaction" to the overload and overwhelm of living in the attention economy that asks us "to contemplate and participate, to leave and come back" (p. 61).
So, take a break from Twitter – but come back. And when you come back, how do you decide what to pay attention to, where to participate? Odell suggests practicing "standing apart" or "refusal in place" as a radical act of refusing to engage in the attention economy in the ways that platforms dictate. Standing apart resembles an auto-ethnographic approach to our lives online; examining our own practices in order to make the familiar, strange, which in turn enables us to look with fresh eyes at how and where to pay attention. Practicing refusal-in-place provides us with a critical approach to our information environment coupled with the hope that we can do something about it.
Practice noticing which technologies and platforms are demanding your attention on a regular basis, and notice the impact on you – how do you feel? If you like collecting data, you might even keep a log or time-use diary for a day to document which technologies you use, when, for how long, and in what contexts.
Make a plan to give yourself some distance from the technologies and platforms that are demanding (and capitalizing on) your attention. You might resolve to take a break from social media for a few days or a week. If that's not feasible, you might consider limiting how much you check to just once or twice a day.
And, make a plan for your re-entry. Practice noticing how your behavior has shifted from your time away, and how you feel about being back in those spaces after some time away.
Did your time away suggest any possibilities for a different type of engagement with those technologies and platforms?
Do you notice yourself engaging differently?
Did your time away change how you feel about your relationship with those technologies and platforms?
Use these insights to identify where participating differently might benefit not only yourself but others. Where can your attention make a difference?
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How to Do Nothing, Jenny Odell
The Politics of Conspicuous Displays of Self-Care, Jordan Kisner
Life Hacks of the Poor and Aimless, Laurie Penny
The Dangers of Radical Self-Love, Chloe King
For Black Women, Self-Care is a Radical Act, Evette Dionne
Audra Lorde Thought of Self-Care as "an Act of Political Warfare", Sarah Mirk
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Editor's Note: Today's interview is with Dr. Michael Lewis, author of the new book, The Coming of Southern Prohibition (out now from LSU Press). He is an assistant professor of sociology at Christopher Newport University. Contact Dr. Lewis at mlewis@cnu.edu.
alcohol sales to the "riff-raff" of society.
The book describes this overall story, but then focuses in on one case- the town of North Augusta South Carolina which sits right across the state line from the much larger city of Augusta Georgia. When Georgia declared statewide prohibition in 1907, the folks in Aiken County (where North Augusta is located) opened a liquor store at the foot of the bridge connecting Augusta with North Augusta and proceeded to do over 4 million dollars (2016 dollars) a year in liquor sales- more than any other liquor store in the entire state of South Carolina.
Especially when alcohol historians examine the American South, there is this strong temptation to frame anti-liquor crusades in racial or religious terms. But reading the historical record that I uncovered makes the whole question of alcohol control seem quite a bit more pragmatic. Yes, Southerners were concerned about race and yes, religion informed their understandings of the potentially negative effects of alcohol use. But many citizens were easily able to put these fears aside if it seemed possible that liquor sales could materially help their community build better roads, hire better teachers for their schools, and most importantly, do these things without having to raise their taxes.
As part of the South Carolina Dispensary system, Governor Tillman created a constabulary force charged only with the task of enforcing the state's monopoly. I came across a number of mentions of this in the archives, but had little time to investigate it further. I'd be curious to know more about who served as constables and more importantly how they were received by the population at large (my hunch is they were none too popular).
As it happens, my wife is vision-impaired and therefore gets a good bit of her reading done through audio books. In deference to an actual reader, I asked her who she would like to provide the narration for my book. She of course hemmed and hawed and said all the right things about "the author's voice being the only voice she really wanted to hear" but as I pushed a little further it became clear that her vote would be George Clooney. As she is the "expert" in our house on audio books, I will defer.


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Outline: The Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics Franchise Goal Fair GOAL Fair Outline THESIS STATEMENT: The Boston Celtics are a popular dynasty because of their NBA titles, key players, and historical rivalries. 1. INTODUCTORY PARAGRAPH 1. Opening 2. Detail 3. Thesis Statement 4. Transitional Sentence BODY- The Boston Celtics: NBA Titles, Key Players, Historical Rivalries 1. NBA Basketball 2. 30 Teams 3. 2 Conferences 4. Eastern and Western 3. 4 Divisions 4. Atlantic, Central, Midwest, Pacific 2. The Draft 3. 57-60 players each year 3. Madison Square 1. Celtics' NBA Titles 2. 17 NBA Championships 3. 8 in a row 4. 1959-1966 1. Key Players 2. Bill Russell 3. Bio Info 3.…show more content…
Bill was born William Felton Russell but went as Bill. He was born in February 12th, 1934 in Monroe, Louisiana. During this time, blacks were not treated with respect and weren't allowed their rights like the white people were. His mother was arrested for dressing nice. The police officers said "as if she thought she was white" (Russell). So, the Russell's moved to Oakland, California. Bill went to schools with children from a variety of ethnic backrounds. He had many friends, both white and black at his new school. He felt much more respected here because everyone was treated the same and he was used to be treated very badly because he grew up in the south. Bill Russell was taking advantage of the opportunities that would make him reach the highest point possible in everything he did because he knew he wouldn't have these opportunities in the south. He knew that going to college and getting an education would probably not have been a reality but just a dream, but here he knew that this was his time (Russell). Bill was not what is called a "natural" superstar. He did not make his junior high basketball ball team, and just barely made the junior varsity team as a sophomore. Although, he couldn't make varsity, he worked as hard as he could to make it the next year. He felt very achieved when he made the team is junior year and was a starter his senior year. Even though Bill was not…show more content…
Mark and Mike were older than me and that meant they were bigger, stronger, and better—in basketball, baseball, everything. They pushed me. They drove me. I wanted to beat them more than anything, more than anyone. But I hadn't met Magic yet. Once I did, he was the one I had to beat. What I had with Magic went beyond brothers" Larry Bird. Larry had a shadow. This shadow was his measuring stick. Ervin "Magic" Johnson, the guy he played against in the championship against Michigan, was like his shadow. Magic played for the Los Angeles Lakers. They weren't best friends at first, but they were the influence on each other. The reason they pushed for victory. They were both competitive and extremely amazing at basketball. Larry to this day is asked "how is Magic," even when the two weren't on the same team (Bird, Johnson and
Comparison/Contrast Derrick Rose and Chris Paul
Derrick Rose vs. Chris Paul Having a great point guard in the basketball is hard to come around now in the NBA. They have to show good quality such as leadership, basketball IQ, and team work. However there are two great point guards who are highly debuted in the NBA. Derrick Rose and Chris Paul seem to be at the top of their game. The only question is who is better?
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My two favorite players are Dwayne Wade and Lebron James. I also like them because they were never a team who were mentioned about like the Lakers, who have a good player at every position. That is why they have won two finals in a row. I know I already said I that I like the Heat because of Lebron James, but I actually like any team Lebron James is on. When I grow up I want to be just like Lebron James.
1992 Dream Team vs 2012 Team
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Yala is mainly popular for Yala National Park. The park is the most visited and is also the second largest national park in Sri Lanka. Yala is located on the south-east coast of Sri Lanka and extends over two provinces of Hambantota district of southern province and Monaragala district in Uva province. It consists of five blocks, and is host to several ancient civilizations namely Sithulpahuwa and MagulVihara.
Trincomalee is a tranquil historic port city on Sri Lanka's north east coast. It was formerly a renowned tourist destination, but it was abandoned for a while owing to the Sri Lankan Civil War and the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, which caused widespread devastation. However, it is gradually growing as a favorite leisure destination and is a great site for a family trip to Sri Lanka, enticing travelers to warm, tranquil waters and white sandy beaches.
Tangalle
Tangalle is a sandy beach town located on the southern tip of the island. Known for its tranquility, deserted beaches and the unique ecological system, Tangalle attracts the more individual travelers to Sri Lanka. One side of this town bears a small hillock, with a bird's eye view of the surrounding bay up to the far horizon of the palm fringed beach and the shimmering sea.
Sigiriya is an ancient rock castle and palace ruin surrounded by the ruins of a vast network of gardens, ponds, and other constructions. Sigiriya is a historic fortification that was erected by King Kassapa in the 5th century AD. It is a well-known tourist site. Sigiriya has it everything, including the Ajanta Caves of India's ancient paintings (frescoes).
Ratnapura
Ratnapura is one of the major cities of Sri Lanka. The place is famous for being the gem trading center of Sri Lanka and hence derives its name 'Ratna' (gems) and 'pura' (town). The place is also home to some scenic spots and waterfalls that you would love to visit on your Ratnapura trip. Ratnapura is home to many picturesque locations, temples and gem mines.
Today, the old city of Polonnaruwa is one of the finest designed Archeological relic sites in the country, bearing witness to the kingdom's initial kings' discipline and glory. Some of the best collections of Buddhist sculpture may be seen in Polonnaruwa'sGalvihara (Rock Monastery).
Pinnawala is a tiny village of Sri Lanka, situated in Kegalle District of the country. At a distance of around 90 km from the capital town of Colombo, one can take local buses to reach this village which is quite famous for its Elephant Orphanage.
Passikudah
Passikudah is a lovely fishing hamlet on Sri Lanka's east coast, surrounded by lagoons. With the advent of several contemporary hotels, it is becoming as a major tourist destination. The bay is good for wind surfing, while the gentle, sandy beach is ideal for sunbathing.
Nuwara Eliya is a charming hamlet located 6200 feet above sea level in the midst of the central highlands' tea plantations. It was created in the late 1800s by British landowners. Nuwara Eliya is a region of remarkable natural beauty with a mild temperature comparable to that of Britain, earning it the moniker "Little England." The town is most well-known for its racetrack and world-renowned golf club, and it is exceptionally well-kept and tidy. It was constructed fully in the nineteenth century, and its design resembles that of an English country village, which was popular during the British colonial era.
Negombo is a tranquil beach town on Sri Lanka's western coast, only a few kilometers north of Colombo. It is the closest major city to the airport, making it a handy site to start or conclude your journey to the nation. In earlier times, Negombo was ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonizers.
Koggala is a coastal town so you are going to see a lot of beaches and picturesque views of the sea. It is located near a lagoon in Galle. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, then this is a great place. The weather is pleasant during these months so that you can explore the tourist attractions without any hassle. You can also indulge in sports activities for an extraordinary holiday.
Nestled among forested hills, Kitulgala is a small Sri Lankan town in the western region of the country. Best known for being the most popular location in Sri Lanka for white water rafting, a visit to Kitulgala is a terrific combination of nature and thrill. It is also one of the wettest places in Sri Lanka. The Kelani River which flows through the town served as a filming location for the Oscar-winning movie 'The Bridge On the River Kwai', released in 1957.
Kataragama
Kataragama is a multi-religious holy city featuring an Islamic mosque located within its temple complex. Kataragama is a sacred location in Sri Lanka that Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims visit on religious pilgrimage. It is a huge complex, with the most notable location being the 'Mahadewala' — the main Hindu shrine. Pilgrims from all three religions visit this temple to God Skanda, the Hindu battle God known as the KataragamaDeviyo.
Kandy is surrounded by mountains and stands on the banks of the Mahaweli, the island's largest river. As Sri Lanka's hill capital, it is a city of proud people since it was the final stronghold of Sinhala Royalty until the British seized the town in 1815. It also has Buddhism's pinnacle of worship, the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, which is housed in the DaladaMaligawa, making it the island's center of religion and culture.
Kalpitiya is located on the sharp tip of Puttalam and is endowed with unspoiled natural beauty; nonetheless, it has remained relatively undisturbed by tourists and is surrounded by a close-knit fishing community.
Jaffna is an old port city in Sri Lanka's northernmost area. It is also the country's driest region and one of the earliest habitation locations in lower South Asia, inhabited by Tamil-speaking people. This gorgeous, lagoon-filled peninsula is home to around a million people. Jaffna is the centre of Tamil culture in Sri Lanka, and it still has traditional Hindu kovils and Catholic churches.
Hikkaduwa is a tiny, calm beach town on the island's famous southwest coast. It is extremely popular among both domestic and foreign travelers for family vacations to Sri Lanka and is noted for its energetic, outstanding nightlife and wonderful roadside cuisine, which includes both Sri Lankan and Western cuisine. The bright palm-fringed beach has enchanted visitors for years, and it is the ideal spot to relax, enjoy the sun, and swim, snorkel, or scuba dive.
Hambantota is a seaside city in southern Sri Lanka, a few kilometers south of Tangalle. It is very underdeveloped and was devastated by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. It is, however, now the home of a number of big development projects, including the construction of a new sea port, international airport, and an international cricket stadium that hosted games during the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
Habarana is a tiny scenic city in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka's northern central area. The city is well-known for its high-end tourist resorts that are exceptionally eco-friendly and have been designed to benefit the natural environment. It is a perfect location for safari enthusiasts since it serves as the starting point for safari trips in the surrounding Minneriya Sanctuary, which is home to elephants and other animals. It is also the location of a well-known organic farm that specializes in high-yielding agro-crops.
The capital of the Southern region is Galle, a historic garrison town. Galle, with its rich history and gorgeous beaches, is perhaps the country's top boutique hotel destination — a true 'Sri Lanka Tailormade' hotspot! Its rich legacy stems from the colonial influences of the Portuguese, Dutch, and British throughout a four-century period. Galle was a vital port city for centuries, which contributed to its worth to succeeding colonial superpowers.
Ella is a little lovely village in Sri Lanka's central highlands, perched high in the mountains. The view is breathtaking, and the location is ideal for unwinding. It features an almost ideal climate and a vast bio diversity. Ella has amazing treks through tea plantations, waterfalls, temples, and other beautiful sites. There are several hotels and guesthouses in the vicinity of the Ella attraction.
Dambulla is a popular destination in the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. With a history that dates back to the 1st century, Dambulla has historic statues and paintings in its caves that has made it a popular destination for archeological studies. Some major attractions in the area include the Dambulla cave temple, the RangiriDambulla International Stadium, the Iron wood forest and the Na UyanaAranya.
Colombo is the country's commercial hub, yet it was formerly only a tiny sea port that serviced to commerce vessels. Colombo, as chaotic as it might be at times, has a curious combination of old and new, lending it a unique character. The city's historic area still has colonial-style architecture, and the great old buildings seem oddly out of place against the backdrop of the more modern multi-story steel and glass towers.
Chilaw, located a few kilometers south of Puttalam, is an ideal city in which people of all origins, faiths, and ethnicities coexist in peace and love. The beach is peaceful and serene, allowing you to lie back and relax while swimming. The town, which dates back to the post-Portuguese and Dutch colonial eras, is well-known for its pearls and a significant fishing community that specializes in crab and prawn farming. Because it is adjacent to the Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary, travellers may enjoy a day excursion to see the country's natural beauties after a day on the beach.
Beruwela
Sri Lanka is a visual feast for the eyes. The country is regarded as one of the world's must-visit tourist spots due to its poshness while being truly basic. Most of the towns in this nation, from Galle to Kandy and Bentota to Nuwara Eliya, should be visited at least once. Beruwala, like all of these wonderful towns, represents Sri Lankan culture. This town provides a multitude of places where you may spend your holiday.
According to the list created for the Forbes Best Beaches in Asia Awards 2010, Bentota, which is located near to Beruwala, is an excellent spot for family vacations. The beachfront is flanked by five-star resorts, while the Bentota River snakes its way through the neighborhood. It is known not just for its beautiful beaches, but also for a variety of exhilarating water activities such as windsurfing, parasailing, and jet skiing. Thrilling river safaris along the river provide guests with access to cinnamon plantations, nature resorts, and temples farther inward.
Bandarawela
Bandarawela is a scenic mountain resort in Sri Lanka's central highlands. Because of its greater elevation, it has a milder environment all year. This town's connection to a royal and colonial past, along with a beautiful forestation, has made it a foundation for eco-tourism. Many colonial-era characteristics may still be visible, since the majority of the buildings were designed with British architectural influences. This town's nice climate and rich historical heritage have made it a popular tourist destination.
Arugam Bay is a serene palm-rimmed village of simple restaurants and cabanas set in the untouched southeast coast, located in the dry zone part of the island. It is often referred to as a surfer's paradise and has some of the cheapest holiday resorts in Sri Lanka. It is a great place to unwind, eat seafood and enjoy a mellow party scene. At any time of year the surrounding region offers some superb opportunities for viewing birdlife, leopards, crocodiles and elephants as it is just a few kilometers away from Yala National Park.
Anuradhapura is one of Sri Lanka's historic capitals, notable for its well-preserved remnants of ancient civilisation. There are eight major sites of devotion called as Athamasthana in this hallowed city. Sri MahaBodhiya, Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Abhayagiriya, Jetavanaramaya, Mirisawatiya, and Lankaramaya are some of them. There are several ruins in the Anuradhapura area, consisting of three types of structures: dagobas, basic structures, and pokunas (bathing-tanks). The dagobas are stoneworked bell-shaped masses.


It is usually easy to rejoice when things are going well in our lives. But how about when we are having problems … and suffering? The Bible says even then we are to rejoice!
None of us like to suffer, but experiencing problems does not have to be destructive to our relationship with God. We need to trust God and see the good that can come through our experiences of suffering. Suffering teaches us to patiently endure. It also teaches us that our comfort is not the most important thing in life. It builds our character. It strengthens our hope because when we have to face another tribulation, we can look back on how God helped us in the past.
Although we would all prefer to be exempt from tribulations, God uses them to deepen our relationship with Him. They are still painful, but we can be comforted with the knowledge that our sufferings do not mean God is displeased with us. And we can rejoice because God will bring good even from the most difficult times … if we will continue to trust in Him and His great love.


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Arrest of three members of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT)
FIR No. 07/2017 dated 21.11.2017 registered at Police Station STF, Kolkata (WB).
Under Section 120B, 419, 467, 469 & 471 of IPC, Section 25(1)(a)/29 of Arms Act and Section 14 of Foreigners Act.
Case RC-11/2018/NIA/DLI dated 01/03/2018 registered at NIA Police Station, Delhi. As per Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs No. 11011/15/2018/NIA, dated 28/02/2018.
Under Section 120B, 121, 121A, 122, 123, 419, 467, 469 & 471 of IPC, Sections 13,16,17,18,18A,20,38 & 40 of UA(P) Act, Sections 25(1)(a)/29 of Arms Act and Section 14 of Foreigners Act.
Arrest of three members of Ansarullah bangla Team (ABT) by STF, Kolkata Police on 21.11.2017 and subsequent arrest of one Umar Farukh @Mahi @Ali @Md Aftab Khan on 28.11.2017


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package com.vaadin.tests.components.media;

import com.vaadin.data.util.MethodProperty;
import com.vaadin.server.ClassResource;
import com.vaadin.server.Resource;
import com.vaadin.tests.components.TestBase;
import com.vaadin.ui.Audio;
import com.vaadin.ui.Button;
import com.vaadin.ui.Button.ClickEvent;
import com.vaadin.ui.CheckBox;

public class AudioTest extends TestBase {

    @Override
    protected void setup() {

        // Public domain sounds from pdsounds.org 27.2.2013

        final Resource[] s1 = { new ClassResource(getClass(), "bip.mp3"),
                new ClassResource(getClass(), "bip.ogg") };
        final Resource[] s2 = {
                new ClassResource(getClass(), "toyphone_dialling.mp3"),
                new ClassResource(getClass(), "toyphone_dialling.ogg") };

        final Audio audio = new Audio();

        audio.setSources(s1);
        audio.setShowControls(true);
        audio.setHtmlContentAllowed(true);
        audio.setAltText("Can't <b>play</b> media");
        audio.setAutoplay(true);

        addComponent(audio);

        CheckBox checkBox = new CheckBox("Show controls",
                new MethodProperty<Boolean>(audio, "showControls"));
        checkBox.setImmediate(true);
        addComponent(checkBox);
        checkBox = new CheckBox("HtmlContentAllowed",
                new MethodProperty<Boolean>(audio, "htmlContentAllowed"));
        checkBox.setImmediate(true);
        addComponent(checkBox);
        checkBox = new CheckBox("muted", new MethodProperty<Boolean>(audio,
                "muted"));
        checkBox.setImmediate(true);
        addComponent(checkBox);
        checkBox = new CheckBox("autoplay", new MethodProperty<Boolean>(audio,
                "autoplay"));
        checkBox.setImmediate(true);
        addComponent(checkBox);

        Button b = new Button("Change", new Button.ClickListener() {

            @Override
            public void buttonClick(ClickEvent event) {
                audio.setSources(s2);
            }
        });
        addComponent(b);
        getLayout().setHeight("400px");
        getLayout().setExpandRatio(b, 1.0f);
    }

    @Override
    protected String getDescription() {
        return "Should autoplay, manipulating checkboxes should do appropriate thing, button changes file.";
    }

    @Override
    protected Integer getTicketNumber() {
        return 11160;
    }

}


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Body in freezer killer's twisted TV bid backfires
by Charles Miranda
18th Oct 2019 3:39 PM
A convicted killer's pitch to a TV network to help prove his innocence has spectacularly backfired with the team's 18-month investigation finding he not only did the murder, but has likely covered up the involvement of others.
David Szach was 19-years-old when he was charged in June 1979 with the murder of his then lover, prominent Adelaide lawyer Derrance Stevenson, whose body was found packed into a freezer with a single gunshot wound to the back of his head.
Murder victim Derrance Stevenson was shot in the back of the head.
His body was found in a freezer at his Adelaide home. File pictures
The so-called 'body in the freezer case' made national headlines, and Szach spent 14 years in jail until 1993, professing his innocence as late as this year and hiring a lawyer and working with an investigative TV documentary crew from Foxtel to help him prove it.
But after pouring over the evidence, recreating the full crime scene and finding a key witness who let slip new evidence during an 18-month investigation, the Foxtel documentary crew led by author Debi Marshall and top FBI-trained criminal profiler and former NSW Police forensics detective Kris Illingsworth found justice was probably served.
Author Debi Marshall during the filming of Foxtel documentary Frozen Lies on the Stevenson murder. Picture: Supplied
Critically, the Frozen Lies crew tracked down Stevenson associate Gino Gambardella who left Australia in 1980 after a charge of being an accessory after the fact of Stevenson's murder was dropped, but while inquiries into allegations of sexual assault against him were ongoing.
He had told court and police he drove past the Stevenson house on the night of the murder and saw no car there so drove on without stopping, but in his Foxtel telephone interview he said he stopped and had knocked on the door of the home. When the inconsistency was pointed out he hung up.
Mr Szach's lawyer Tony Kerin, partner for law firm Grope Hamilton Lawyers, said yesterday an appeal was still to be lodged in court over the murder regardless of Foxtel's conclusions.
"I am fully aware of what they concluded but they are a TV series show so it's not necessarily based on legal principles and that's what we will be basing our case on," Mr Kerin said.
Former NSW Police detective and criminal investigations analyst Kris Illingsworth recreating the crime scene. Picture: Supplied
Under a change in South Australian legislation, a convicted criminal can launch a second appeal if compelling new evidence is found.
"I did not kill Derrance Stevenson, I played no part whatsoever in his murder," Szach said as he was warned by Foxtel, any findings could work against him as much as for him.
David Szach during the filming of Frozen Lies. Picture: Supplied
The documentary's forensic analysis also found Szach's timeline of when he was or wasn't at the house didn't stack up and the crime scene had been altered.
Ironically the case still could be appealed on a technicality, with the original forensic analysis carried out by a now disgraced South Australian chief forensic pathologist, Dr Colin Manock, who has already had two cases he's testified in overturned on account of his unreliable forensic evidence.
Szach said he had no reason to lie now and he was bitterly disappointed the documentary crew had only "added to the overall complexity of this".
"That is your ending it's not my ending," he fumed as he walked off the set as the crew finalised filming and put their verdict to him.
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Q: NSImage w/ BitmapImageRep -> CIImage to invert color -> NSImage w/ BitmapImageRep, colorspace issues So I have an NSImage *startingImage
It is represented by an NSBitmapImageRep with a gray colorspace
I need to invert the colors on it, so I convert it to a CIImage
  CIImage *startingCIImage = [[CIImage alloc] initWithBitmapImageRep:(NSBitmapImageRep*)[startingImage representations][0]];
  CIFilter *invertColorFilter = [CIFilter filterWithName:NEVER_TRANSLATE(@"CIColorInvert")];
  [invertColorFilter setValue:startingCIImage forKey:NEVER_TRANSLATE(@"inputImage")];
  CIImage *outputImage = [invertColorFilter valueForKey:NEVER_TRANSLATE(@"outputImage")];

If I view the outputImage at this point, it is exactly what I expect, the same image except with inverted colors.
I then convert it back into an NSImage like so:
   NSBitmapImageRep *finalImageRep = [[NSBitmapImageRep alloc] initWithCIImage:outputImage];
   NSImage *finalImage = [[NSImage alloc] initWithSize:[finalImageRep size]];
   [finalImage finalImageRep];

Here's my issue...  My original NSImage has a Gray colorspace, and 8 bits per pixel.
<NSImage 0x610000071440 Size={500, 440} Reps=(
    "NSBitmapImageRep 0x6100002a1800 Size={500, 440} ColorSpace=Device Gray colorspace BPS=8 BPP=8 Pixels=500x440 Alpha=NO Planar=NO Format=0
CurrentBacking=<CGImageRef: 0x6100001ab0c0>" )>

However, after I convert everything, and log out the image, this is what I have
<NSImage 0x61800127e540 Size={500, 440} Reps=(
    "NSBitmapImageRep 0x6080000b8cc0 Size={500, 440} ColorSpace=ASUS PB278 colorspace BPS=8 BPP=32 Pixels=500x440 Alpha=YES Planar=NO
Format=0 CurrentBacking=<CGImageRef: 0x6180001a3f00>" )>

And as you may know, NSBitmapImageRep is meant to be immutable, and when I  try setColorSpaceName or setAlpha, the image ends up just being a black box.
Is there something I'm missing so that I can convert my NSImage into a CIImage, invert the black and white, then convert back into an NSImage?

A: Maybe you could replace the color space at the end:
NSBitmapImageRep* fixedRep = [finalImageRep bitmapImageRepByConvertingToColorSpace: [startingImageRep colorSpace]
    renderingIntent: NSColorRenderingIntentDefault];

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Q: Filtering FullCalendar events with checkboxes (client-side with javascript) I have a well working fullcalendar script that adds css-classes to events according to data attributes via eventRender. I now need to filter these specific attributes with checkboxes, but I have no idea at all how I should get this going!
My script looks as follows:

The html checkboxes:

  <input type="checkbox" value="normal">Normal

  <input type="checkbox" value="event">Event

  <input type="checkbox" value="whisper">Whisper

Does someone know how I can connect the checkbox-values to calEvent.risk, i.e. specific data attributes so as to filter them?
Or does someone have a different idea for multiselect filtering with fullcalendar? I'd be really grateful for any help!

A: Set a change handler on checkboxes to rerender events. eventRender returning false keeps it from displaying, so make a filter function to get the checked values and return if the event.risk is in those values

    $(document).ready(function() {
      $('#calendar').fullCalendar({
        eventRender: function(calEvent, element, view) {
          if (calEvent.risk == "normal") {
            element.css('background-color', '#99FF99');
          }
          if (calEvent.risk == "event") {
            element.css('background-color', '#415eec');
          }
          if (calEvent.risk == "whisper") {
            element.css('background-color', '#D7CDD5');
          }
          return filter(calEvent); // Only show if appropriate checkbox is checked
        },
        allDaySlot: true,
        displayEventTime: true,
        displayEventEnd: true,
        editable: false,
        firstDay: 1,
        weekNumbers: true,
        selectable: false,
        weekNumberCalculation: "ISO",
        eventLimit: true,
        events: 'parts/events22.php',
        events: [{
          start: moment().add(1, 'day'),
          title: 'Normal',
          risk: 'normal'
        }, {
          start: moment().add(2, 'day'),
          title: 'Event',
          risk: 'event'
        }, {
          start: moment().add(3, 'day'),
          title: 'Whisper',
          risk: 'whisper'
        }]
      });

      /* When a checkbox changes, re-render events */
      $('input:checkbox.calFilter').on('change', function() {
        $('#calendar').fullCalendar('rerenderEvents');
      });
    });

    function filter(calEvent) {
      var vals = [];
      $('input:checkbox.calFilter:checked').each(function() {
        vals.push($(this).val());
      });
      return vals.indexOf(calEvent.risk) !== -1;
    }

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Sigma Sigma is the St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega and is the Alpha Chi "home" to over 100 women from all over the St. Louis Community. The alumnae chapter supports the four Missouri collegiate chapters (Alpha Nu, Delta Chi, Delta Epsilon and Zeta Sigma) through volunteering, care packages and donations. Sigma Sigma is very proud to support the women and children of domestic violence through contributions to Our Little Haven and Lydia's House.
As a values-based organization with an emphasis in Sisterhood, Networking and Philanthropy, Sigma Sigma Alumnae Chapter is committed to providing a fulfilling and rewarding experience to any and every Alpha Chi Omega, no matter her age or initiated chapter.
ST. LOUIS ALUMNAE CHAPTER
"The St. Louis Alumnae Club was originally organized in September 1914, and struggled along for several years until loss of members forced it to become inactive. After Alpha Zeta chapter was established at Washington University, the club was reorganized and received its charter as Sigma Sigma in 1925. On March 4, during the sessions of the Central Province convention held in St. Louis, the chapter was installed by Bonnidell Sisson Roberts, Omicron, National Vice-President."
Source: Alpha Chi Omega the First Fifty Years
ALPHA CHI OMEGA HEADQUARTERS
Alpha Chi Omega was founded on October 15, 1885 at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. That's about 70 miles southwest of our current headquarters in Indianapolis. The Alpha Chi Omega founders wanted to advance "the intellectual, social and moral culture" of its members. It worked. Today, our women's Fraternity, the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation and our National Housing Corporation serve more than 200,000 members in more than 130 collegiate chapters and 200 alumnae chapters nationwide.
Alpha Chi Omega's vision and missions serve as the basis for the Fraternity's 2015-2020 Strategic Plan. With the vision and missions as the core, the current strategic plan addresses four focus areas: Discover, Grow, Engage and Sustain. To learn more, visit alphachiomega.org.


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Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Bladder Cancer Risk
A look at data from 13 studies shows another benefit of the healthy eating plan, which includes moderate wine consumption
It's unclear if certain parts of the Mediterranean diet confer health benefits, or the combination of foods and wine. (istockphotos)
The Mediterranean diet is associated with many health benefits, including protection against heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and even depression. Many wine drinkers are also fans because the diet includes moderate wine consumption. Now, a new report published in the European Journal of Nutrition suggests that the diet might also help reduce the risk of bladder cancer.
Bladder cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, affecting approximately 70,000 adults in the United States each year. Conducted by a multinational team of researchers, the report analyzed data of 646,222 study participants—hailing from the U.S., Denmark, Australia, Spain, France, Greece, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and the United Kingdom—pulled from 13 cohort studies included in the Bladder Cancer Epidemiology and Nutritional Determinants (BLEND) study, to determine the association between Mediterranean diet and bladder cancer risk.
"Previous studies assessed the risk of developing bladder cancer for several single food items ([such as the] association between intake of vegetables and risk of bladder cancer) and showed promising results. However, we believed that dietary patterns may provide stronger evidence than individual dietary items," Willem Witlox, one of the study's researchers, told Wine Spectator. "The Mediterranean diet had been reported to effectively reduce risk of mortality, cardiovascular disease and several cancers. Altogether, this was our rationale to assess the association between this diet and the risk of developing bladder cancer."
Modeled after the eating patterns of people native to areas that border the Mediterranean Sea (such as Italy, Greece, southern France and Spain), the Mediterranean diet emphasizes many components, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, legumes, seafood and moderate alcohol consumption (mostly wine), while limiting meat and dairy products.
Because the study didn't look at just one dietary component, the researchers used a points system to determine how much or how little individuals adhered to the Mediterranean diet, based on a prescribed, sex-specific median measurement of consumption levels for each of the nine categories it assessed.
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Participants scored either 0 points or 1 point for each component: For vegetables, legumes, fruits and nuts, cereals, and fish (the presumed beneficial components), participants earned 1 point for consuming as much as the median cutoff or more; they earned 0 points for consuming less than the median cutoff. For meat and dairy products (considered detrimental components), 1 point was assigned to those consuming less than the median cutoff, and 0 points were assigned to those consuming as much as the median cutoff or more.
For alcohol, 1 point was given to men consuming between 70 and 350 grams per week and to women consuming between 35 and 175 grams per week. (U.S. health authorities state that a typical glass of wine contains roughly 14 grams of alcohol, so the top figures represent approximately 25 and 12 glasses per week, depending on the wine). Anyone consuming alcohol at levels below or above those limits were given 0 points in that category.
After assigning the scores and adding them up, the researchers categorized participants into three groups: low diet adherence (0-3 points), medium adherence (4-5 points) and high adherence (6 points or more). Upon running a statistical analysis, the researchers found that participants in the "medium" and "high" groups were less likely to develop bladder cancer than those in the "low" group, thus revealing an inverse relationship between adherence to the diet and the risk of getting bladder cancer.
In the study's text, the researchers hypothesize possible explanations for why the Mediterranean diet, as a whole, might have a protective effect against bladder cancer. In addition to the consumption of fruits and vegetables, which has been previously shown to have an inverse association with bladder cancer risk, the researchers also highlight the consumption of both wine and olive oil as key components to the diet's potential benefits, due to their high polyphenol content.
"These dietary factors are well-known for their anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties," the study's text reads. "In addition, polyphenols have been shown to have a beneficial effect on cellular function. Since processes such as deregulated cell proliferation and suppressed cell death often provide a basis for tumor progression, polyphenols … may help to protect the cells of the bladder membrane against further metastasis."
However, because the study looked at the diet as a whole, rather than breaking down its individual components, there's still no telling what, exactly, confers this potential protective benefit.
"We could not isolate any particular subgroup of foods from the [Mediterranean diet] that provided a greater benefit over others," the study's text read. "This may be because it describes the overall effect of the combined factors of the dietary pattern to be most protective."
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Belly is een alternatieve Amerikaanse rockband uit Boston, opgericht in 1991 door Tanya Donelly. Hun platenlabels waren Sire Records, Reprise Records en 4AD.
Belly stond in 1995 op het voorprogramma van de Europese tournee van REM.  In 1996 stopte de band. Donelly is daarna solo verdergegaan. In februari 2016, twintig jaar nadat de band stopte, kondigde de band een reünietour aan voor de zomer van 2016, vooralsnog alleen in Amerika en Groot-Brittannië. De tour begint op 15 juli 2016 in The Garage in Glasgow, Schotland en eindigt op 18 september 2016 in First Avenue in Minneapolis. Ook wordt er gewerkt aan nieuwe muziek: de CD 'Dove' verschijnt uiteindelijk in maart 2018.

Leden
Tanya Donelly
Thomas Gorman
Fred Abong
Gail Greenwood
Chris Gorman

Discografie

Albums
Star (1993)
King (1995)
Sweet Ride: The Best of Belly (2002)
Dove (2018)

EPs
Slow Dust (1992)

Singles
Super Connected (1995)
Now They'll Sleep(1995)
Seal My Fate (1995)
Are You Experienced (1994)
Slow Dog (1993)
Feed The Tree (1993)
Gepetto (1993)

Compilaties
Generation X
Stone Free: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix (1993)
Just Say Roe (Just Say Yes Vol. 7) (1994)
With Honors (1994)
UMPF (1995)
Mallrats (1995)
Sharks Patrol These Waters (1995)
This Is Fort Apache (1995)
Tank Girl (1995)
Safe And Sound (1996)
A Bunch O' Hits: The Best Rock...Volume 1 (1996)
In Defense Of Animals, Volume 2 (1996)
Twister (1996)
The Rolling Stone Women In Rock Collection (1998)
Lifetime Intimate Portrait: Women In Rock (1999)
Out Of Bounds: A Journey Through Modern Rock (1999)
Double Shot: Pop Alternative (2000)

Amerikaanse rockband

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STUDIESShow navigation
Bachelor Courses
Master's Examination
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONSShow navigation
Internationalisation of SMEs
Internationalisation of Family Firms
Language in International Business
NEWS & EVENTSShow navigation
DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR CORNERShow navigation
Peter Buckley
Tamer Cavusgil
Lorraine Eden
TEAMShow navigation
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Emmanuella Plakoyiannaki
Priv. Doz. Dr. Katerina Makri
Dr. Francesco Debellis
Giulia Galizzi MSc
Judith Ladenstein
Fynn Minuth
Hanna Mersdorf
DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR CORNER
Chair of International Business
Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics
Department of Marketing and International Business
Welcome to the Chair of International Business
GREAT NEWS - THE 2021 JIBS DECADE AWARD GOES TO THE CHAIR OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, PROF. EMMANUELLA PLAKOYIANNAKI
The Selection Committee for the JIBS Decade Award is pleased to announce that the 2011 JIBS article "Theorising from case studies: Towards a pluralist future for international business research" by Catherine Welch, Rebecca Piekkari, Emmanuella Plakoyiannaki and Eriikka Paavilainen-Mäntymäki has been selected as the winner of the 2021 JIBS Decade Award.
The award, sponsored by Palgrave Macmillan, is designed to recognize the most influential paper published in the Journal of International Business Studies ten years prior and is presented at the annual AIB conference. In order to be considered for the JIBS Decade Award, an article must be one of the five most cited articles published in JIBS for the year being considered. This year's Selection Committee members were JIBS Area Editor and AIB VP Administration Becky Reuber (Chair, University of Toronto, Canada), the current AIB Program Chair Gary Knight (Willamette University, USA), and AIB VP Administration Dana Minbaeva (Copenhagen Business School, Denmark). JIBS Editor-in-Chief Alain Verbeke was an ex offcio, non-voting committee member. See detailed information here.
Emmanuella Plakoyiannaki receives Best Senior Editor Award by MOR
The journal Management and Organization Review (MOR) (SSCI Impact factor: 1,655) is a peer-reviewed journal that is published quarterly by the Cambridge University Press on behalf of the International Association for Chinese Management Research (IACMR). It is a far reaching multidisciplinary social science journal that publishes papers that test theory, develop theories, explore interesting phenomena or research questions in the context of transforming economies. MOR publishes papers from diverse social science disciplines.
Since 2015, MOR has been recognizing Senior Editors for their exceptional and noteworthy performance in helping authors realize the 'jewel' in their papers with the Best Senior Award.
Emmanuella Plakoyiannaki, Professor of International Business, is one of the award winners in 2020-2021. She will receive her official certificate at the IACMR Conference in June 2021.
Erasmus+ Funding for the Chair of International Business
Professor Emmanuella Plakoyiannaki and Dr. Francesco Debellis have received confirmation of funding for the project "Ulysses Contest - Digital Student Competition on Family Business" submitted under the Call Erasmus+ 2020 Round 1 KA2 - Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices.
The project involves collaboration of four university institutions - University of Szeged (lead partner, Hungary), University of Vienna (Austria), Management Center Innsbruck (Austria) and Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Italy) - and two other partners - Univations Gmbh (Germany) and Fundus Agentur (Austria). We will participate in the realization of case studies based on family businesses with a particular focus on the topic of internationalization. The competition will take place on the Master's level between students of the different universities who will be invited to work with real case studies through the use of a digital platform.
This Erasmus+ project allows our Faculty and Department of Marketing and International Business to strengthen thies with local family businesses and to collaborate with leading Austrian and European partners.
Have a look at our new expert corner. We interviewed prolific academics and, amongst others, asked them about the beginnings of their career path and the future of international Business research.
Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, 1090 Vienna
judith.ladenstein@univie.ac.at


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Oxford stabbing: Four men charged with murder as young victim named
Luciano Dos Santos, 22, died in hospital days after he was attacked in Southfield Road in Oxford
Chris KitchingSenior News Reporter
Police investigate the incident in Southfield Road in Oxford (Image: BBC)
Four men have been charged with murder after the death of a man who was hit by a vehicle and then stabbed.
The victim, who has now been formally identified as Luciano Dos Santos, was attacked in Southfield Road in Oxford on February 27.
The 22-year-old, who was from Southampton, died in hospital on Wednesday evening.
Thames Valley Police announced on Saturday that four men aged between 19 and 27, have been charged with murder.
They were named as Oxford residents Michael Yemane, 20, and Welid Solomon, 25, plus Sasan Mohammed Khalid, 19, of no fixed address, and 27-year-old Safeen Abdullah Karimi of Hode Garth, Thame.
Luciano Dos Santos, 22, died at John Radcliffe Hospital on Wednesday (Image: PA Archive/Press Association Images)
A police spokesperson said in a statement: "Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, four men have been charged with murder in connection with an incident in Southfield Road, Oxford, on February 27.
"Michael Yemane, aged 20, of South Bridge Row, Oxford, Welid Solomon, aged 25, of Field Avenue, Oxford, Sasan Mohammed Khalid, aged 19, of no fixed abode, and Safeen Abdullah Karimi, aged 27, of Hode Garth, Thame, were all charged with one count of murder on Friday.
"It follows an incident in Southfield Road when a 22-year-old man from Southampton was in collision with a car and then stabbed several times.
"The victim has now been formally identified as Luciano Dos Santos, aged 22, from Southampton.
"Mr Dos Santos's family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers at this time.
"Mr Dos Santos was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford after the incident, but sadly died on Wednesday evening."
"The four men charged with murder were due to appear before Oxford Magistrates' Court on Saturday."
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Benin jest niewielkim państwem leżącym w Afryce Zachodniej nad Zatoką Beninu (część Zatoki Gwinejskiej). Do roku 1960 państwo to było kolonią francuską. Po dziś dzień językiem urzędowym jest tam francuski.

Granice
Benin graniczy z następującymi krajami (podano długość granic):
 Burkina Faso – 306 km
 Niger – 266 km
 Nigeria – 773 km
 Togo – 664 km
Długość linii brzegowej – 121 km.

Budowa geologiczna i rzeźba
Benin dzieli się na trzy jednostki morfologiczne. Nizinna równina wybrzeża, płaskowyż krystaliczny w centrum i góry Atakora na północnym zachodzie. Benin jest krajem stosunkowo nizinnym, jedynie na północy, a zwłaszcza na północnym zachodzie, teren staje się wyżynny. Najwyższy szczyt w górach Atakora, leżący na granicy z Togo Sokbaro ma jedynie 658 m n.p.m., kolejny Tanekas jest o 17 metrów niższy. Góry Atakora są górami wyspowymi leżącymi na krystalicznym płaskowyżu o średniej wysokości 400 m n.p.m. Same góry zbudowane są z kwarcytu, pochodzącego z górnego prekambru. Wybrzeże Beninu usłane jest piaszczystymi wydmami, które odgradzają długie laguny i jeziora. Do wybrzeża przylega silnie zerodowana i pocięta dolinami rzek nizina.

Klimat
Kraj podzielony jest na dwie strefy klimatyczne – równikową wilgotną na wybrzeżu (do 50 km w głąb lądu) i podrównikową w centralnej części kraju i na północy. Północ Beninu leży w strefie klimatu charakterystycznego dla strefy Sahelu, charakteryzującego się większą suchością niż obszary leżące na południu.

Klimat równikowy na południu jest zdominowany przez duże opady w ciągu roku 1000–1200 mm. Dodatkowo w części wschodniej przy granicy z Nigerią opady deszczu dochodzą do 1500 mm rocznie. Im dalej na północ, tym opady są niższe z coraz wyraźniej zaznaczoną porą suchą. W środkowej części kraju występuje jedna pora sucha, a dalej na północ dwie pory suche. Jeszcze dalej na północ kraju klimat przechodzi w suchą odmianę klimatu podrównikowego – pora bez deszczu trwa tam pół roku, a w pobliżu rzeki Niger nawet siedem miesięcy. W północnej części kraju opady są dużo mniejsze i wynoszą średnio 700 mm. Ich wysokość w danym miejscu zależy od oddalenia od oceanu – północny kraniec Beninu otrzymuje jedynie 500 mm deszczu rocznie. Pora sucha występuje w miesiącach zimowych (styczeń-luty).

Na wybrzeżu utrzymują się stałe temperatury, praktycznie bez większych wahań, dochodzące do 26–29 °C. Dobowe amplitudy temperatur są niskie, przez całą dobę panuje także wysoka wilgotność powietrza. Amplitudy wzrastają wraz z oddaleniem od oceanu. Na północy kraju w porze suchej występują upały powyżej 30 °C, w czasie pory deszczowej temperatura obniża się o kilka stopni. Bezpośrednio po deszczach wynosi około 23–25 °C. Różnice między temperaturami dnia i nocy wynoszą 5-10 stopni.

Wody
Rzeki płynące w Beninie należą do dorzecza Nigru i Wolty (zlewisko Oceanu Atlantyckiego). Ze względu na wysokie opady są one bardzo zasobne w wodę. Największą rzeką Beninu jest Ouémé z dopływami: Zou i Okpara. Ouémé oraz jej dopływ Couffo są żeglowana na długości 50 km, pozostałe rzeki na znacznie krótszych odcinkach. Żeglowność oznacza tu możliwość przepłynięcia dużego statku lub barki (do celów handlowych i przemysłowych), jednak miejscowa ludność używa także łódek i czółen, mogących pokonywać odcinki rzek niedostępne dla większych jednostek pływających. Stan wód w rzekach ulega wahaniom w zależności od opadów, także tych w sąsiednich państwach.

Gleby
Większość terytorium Beninu pokrywają typowe dla sawann gleby ferruginowe. W południowo-wschodniej części kraju występują ferrality, na których rosną lasy tropikalne. Wybrzeże jest zdominowane przez bagienne gleby lasów namorzynowych.

Flora
Szata roślinna Beninu jest zróżnicowana. Przyczyną jest duża rozciągłość południkowa kraju (650 km). Południe kraju zdominowane jest przez lasy tropikalne, obecnie w dużym stopniu zdegradowane i zastąpione przez pola uprawne i gaje oliwne. Na wybrzeżu gdzieniegdzie rosną lasy namorzynowe. Centralna część Beninu pokryta jest sawanną drzewiastą, a północna jest o wiele mniej zadrzewiona. Północne krańce Beninu porośnięte są miejscami suchą odmianą sawanny, w których drzewa rosną w dużym rozrzedzeniu, a trawy są niskie. W takich sawannach można spotkać takie drzewa jak baobaby i inne drzewa butelkowe.

Fauna
Faunę Beninu reprezentują takie gatunki jak słonie, bawoły oraz małpy głównie szympansy i pawiany. Na sawannach występują antylopy, hieny, a w rzadkości lwy. Nad rzekami bytują hipopotamy i krokodyle.

Benin posiada kilka parków narodowych i dużą liczbę rezerwatów rozsianych po całym kraju. Najbardziej znanym parkiem narodowym w Beninie jest Pendjari.

Zobacz też
 Benin

Bibliografia
 Encyklopedia Geograficzna Świata: Afryka, Wydawnictwo OPRESS, Kraków 1997 .


Back in Cuzco… and still raining.
This blog's been awful quiet for the past month or so because I was on trip "up North". I was gone for just over a month and was hoping that rainseason in Cuzco would have begun to fade away by the time I got back, but no such luck. I've been back in Cuzco since Sunday and we've had rain every single day since then. No worries though, another month or so and rainseason should be history. After that the forecast is 70 degrees (20C) and sunny through November.
In case you're wondering about the reason for the trip: one of the things I do occasionally to stay gainfully employed is to deliver airplanes. Small, personal or business type airplanes. Typically someone buys an airplane in the US and needs it delivered to Europe or another area of the world. I take an airline flight out of Lima to the US to pick up the airplane, deliver it where ever the final destination may be, then take another airline flight back. For most trips I can be back "home" in Cuzco in about 2 weeks, but on this last trip I ran into some delays and was gone about a month.
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very nice photos! I bet nunavut is nice a frozen wasteland but nice in its own right. I love canada. part is my mothers family is canadian. love to hear tidbits bout your flights.
Hi there! looking for info on current weather in Cusco I ran into your blog… so sad to hear (and see in weather.com) that is raining every day :(. My husband and I are heading there next week… hopefully it won't be that rainy by then! Cheers!


Summer is almost here and it's time to swap out the curriculum you are about to finish up and purchase the curriculum you are going to need for next year. The Nashville Homeschool and Educator Sale is a three day education consignment sale that offers everything you could need for teaching students. Save money for next year's curriculum or earn some extra money by selling your used items. You can register as a consignor on the Nashville Homeschool and Educator site.
Half-price day is May 9th 9am – 1pm. That's when the already amazing deals become even more fabulous!
::Pass it On! Share this with other teachers and Homeschool parents you know!
Homeschool and Education Book Sale – This Saturday!
WHEN: Saturday, April 12th 8am-noon.
Many items go Half-Price from Noon-3pm. That's when the already amazing deals become even more fabulous!
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I'm so excited to let you know that the Pine Cove Day Camp will return to Brentwood! This summer, Pine Cove Christian Camp will be bringing their Camp In the City (formerly known as Base Camp) to Brentwood. Camp In the City is a day camp for rising 1st through 6th graders that has all the adventure of camp but that is still close to home.
Pine Cove has given me a coupon code to share with you. Enter the code PROVISIONS when you register HERE, and you'll save $15 off the price.
My daughter attended the Pine Cove Day Camp and she absolutely loved it! You can read about her experience in my Pine Cove Wrap-Up HERE.
It's time for the Encores Spring/Summer Consignment sale, one of Middle Tennessee's largest. This is the only way to buy your children's clothes, accessories, and more! Parents and Grandparents–this is a money-saving event you don't want to miss. They have new moms registration on the Encores site (shopping at 9am Saturday), and they will open to the public at 1pm on Saturday.
WHEN: The sale will be open to the public March 1 – 8, 2014.
Restocking days are March 2-4. The last three days of the sale are discount days, when the already amazing deals become even more fabulous!