Every single client I've worked with this year has raised this question at some point: how can I find out what my customers want?
I'm happy that they're asking. I'm even happier that we're having these conversations right at the beginning.
Asking "what does my customer want?" as you start working on the marketing campaign is too late. You need to ask at the point where you're designing the product or service. Otherwise, you'll end up trying to sell a product your customer doesn't want. Or a service that solves a problem they don't have.
Much better to ask the question early. And keep asking, to make sure you're on track to make your customers happy.
How do they like to buy?
Did they get what they wanted out of what they bought?
What do they want you to tell them?
How do they want you to contact them?
What do they love about you?
What do they find difficult about dealing with you?
And there's no reason or excuse not to ask. Here are 15 ways you could get started.
These can be paper or electronic. There are some great electronic versions available now - I like Typeform and SurveyMonkey. Ask existing customers about their experiences with you. Or share on social media to research a new product or service. If you want to target a particular group, look for specialist community forums.
Don't forget to ask people if they're available for follow-up. Surveys are great for recruiting people for interviews and testing. I like using surveys so much I've written a whole article just about them, here.
These can be face to face, over the phone, or via Skype. They work best with a bit of a plan. And with a second person to take notes. You can also record the interview on your phone, if your interviewee is okay with that.
When you do your planning, think up nice open questions that will draw out lots of detail. Don't ask loads of yes/no questions, and don't ask the person to speculate. What people say they'll do and what they actually do aren't the same thing (especially if the doing involves parting with cash). Stick to real experiences.
This is a special kind of interview we use in user experience design. It uncovers how people really use a product or system. Ask the person you are interviewing to carry out a task using your product or service. Watch like a hawk. Do they use it the way you expect? What do they find hard? When do they smile or frown? You can ask them to think aloud as they work, to get even more detail.
If you have any kind of website or mobile app, you can also do this online. You don't even need to be there. You set up your test, and the testing site finds the testers. You get a video of each test so you can see exactly what people find difficult. Try UserTesting, or the free version, Peek.
The customer research cliché. Get a bunch of customers into a room for a group interview.
Groups can seem to be a convenient alternative to interviews, because you get many opinions at once. There are some risks. If you get one or two strong voices they can skew the feedback from the whole group. If your customers know you, (or even if they don't) they can worry about being rude. This might alter what they say. Getting in an outsider to run the session can help with this.
Also bear in mind that getting 10 or 12 people together for a couple of hours at a time that suits everyone isn't always easy. It can be harder than scheduling the same number of shorter phone interviews. Decent catering and goody bags or other incentives can encourage people to come along.
Most blogging platforms have a comment feature. Enable it. When you post news about your business, encourage your customers to leave a comment.
I know it's a bore, having to deal with all the bots and the spam. But if you turn off comments you're basically talking to your customers and then blocking your ears when they talk back. Why would you want to be that guy?
Reviews and ratings in your online store might be a bit trickier to enable than comments on your blog. Depending on what software you're using, you might need a plugin. But it's a great way to get specific feedback about products.
It doesn't just help you: it helps your customers too. I've avoided ordering the wrong size, because of information in product reviews. If people aren't leaving reviews, you might offer an incentive to get them to fill in the form.
I picked up this tip from a local restaurant owner. When he takes the bill over to the customer, he adds a short feedback card and pen. This way, he's gathered loads of feedback about what his customers like and dislike.
When someone buys something from you, email them to ask them about their experience.
If you sell low volume. high value items, this isn't hard to do yourself. In a higher volume business you can use email automation. One online store emails me a couple of months after I buy something, asking me to review the product on their site. They even offer me loyalty points to do it. Funnily enough, they have loads of useful customer feedback on their site.
Feedback can be face to face, too. Every so often when I meet with clients, I ask them if there's anything I can do to make my services more useful to them. If you sell anything mechanical, design your aftercare service to include this kind of conversation.
Offer customers every opportunity to talk to you. I expect you'd rather they didn't ring you for a chat all the time, unless that's a key part of your service. But make sure they know how to reach you via email and social channels.
If it's just you, and you don't have too many customers, then just using your standard email might be fine. If your inbox is breaking under the strain, get a ticketing system. These let you track emails and follow-up tasks, and share them around the team. Streak is a nifty plugin that turns Gmail into a full on CRM system for free. If customers take the time to contact you, there's no excuse for failing to respond.
These days, Lots of customers expect to be able to contact businesses via Twitter or Facebook. Set up alerts for any mentions of your business, especially those including 'help' or '#fail'. You can do this with saved searches in Twitter, or use one of the many social listening tools on the market.
While you're at it, set up Google alerts for any mentions of you on the web, too.
If you get a lot of mentions and messages via social media, look for a dashboard tool that lets you manage this stuff like email.
Your web analytics can tell you a lot about what your customers think of your site. Where are they going, how long are they staying, what are they looking at? What search terms are they using to find you, or to find content on your site?
Who else is trying to attract your customers? What are they offering? How is it the same or different from what you're offering?
Think about the way the business present itself. What products and services does it offer? How does it delivers those products and services? What prices does it charge? This information is useful when you're planning surveys and interviews. It's pretty much essential if you're designing something new for your customers.
Once you know your competition, you can look at their blog comments and reviews. What do people love or loathe about your competitors' products and services. What are the killer features? What extra features do customers want? How could you do it better?
15 Investigate forums: what do people want to know?
When I'm writing an article, I often start with Quora. I search for questions on the subject I'm going to write about. It helps me get a feeling for what people find difficult or confusing. Then I can address those things in my article.
You can try the same thing, either on Quora or more specialist forums. For instance, if you were designing a service for budget conscious people, you could go to MoneySavingExpert.com. You'd find yourself surrounded by potential customers chattering away about what they want. This is a fantastic place to start in the early stage of a business, when you don't actually have any customers.
So there you have it. 15 ways to find out what your customers think. You don't have to try them all at once.
If you've never thought about this topic at all, start with suggestions 10 and 11. If you've not ever touched suggestion 13 then please do! It's probably the easiest thing on the list. It takes a couple of hours and a web browser, and you can learn so much from the exercise.
And of course, if it's all feeling a bit too stressful, then give me a call.
How do you listen to your customers? What do you find difficult? What tips would you share?
Vikash Koushik at Germ.io 12 Tools to get Insights into your User's Mind - special thanks for the tip about Peek!
Buffer Social Next Level Content: 35+ Research Tools and Strategies to Push Your Ideas Further - a useful read if you have a blog and need to keep coming up with things to write about.
UK Government Digital Service Researching and mapping your users' current experience - if you're already doing surveys and interviews and all that jazz, you might want to try this super detailed 'how to' article on customer experience maps.


Hi, Chef Dave Caron here, and what I want to tell you is how and why I got into the business of manufacturing BBQ grill mats. If you're in the market for BBQ grill mats, this is information you're definitely going to want. And let me warn you, I'm a born and raised Montana boy and we're totally no BS in these parts! You can bet on that.
The first mats I ever saw were advertised on TV in one of those late night infomercials, the As-Seen-On-TV bbq grill mat. I was up in the middle of the night because my grandson Isaac, who was two at the time, had a nasty ear infection and wouldn't sleep unless I was holding him. So I was watching the only thing that was on TV – an infomercial about Grill Mats.
When I saw that, I immediately thought of what a great camping tool that would be. I could take my portable grill, and the boys and I could head up to Glacier Park. We could have breakfast in style right on the grill, using the bbq grill mats to cook eggs, hash browns, bacon and pancakes – all that great breakfast food you never could cook on a barbecue grill before. So that's exactly what we did…and I was hooked. But I was far from satisfied with the features of the grill mats that were available, and I tried them all!
It wasn't long before I decided I wanted to design my own bbq grill mats. It seemed like it was the only way that I would ever get one that I thought was done right: grill mats large enough, durable enough, and slick enough to be equally usable in a campground, a backyard and a professional kitchen.
So that's what I created. It took a while, and it turned out to be a quite a bit more costly to manufacture than I expected, but it was worth it. I'm very pleased with the results. They're available for sale on Amazon right now. But before you head over there to buy them, I want to tell you why my grill mats are quite simply the best there are.
The first thing I noticed when I started experimenting with a variety of bbq grill mats was the significant difference in one to the next in surface texture. Some were very smooth, and slick. while others had a noticeable texture to the surface – that and everything in between. I found that I much preferred the smoother surface for several reasons. It had more nonstick quality to it, or as the scientists say "a lower coefficient of friction." Consequently it was easier to quickly manage grilling foods, and it was also significantly easier to clean. The bbq grill mats with a more textured surface seemed to grip the food and trap small particles on the surface of the mat.
I wanted to see how far I could go with that. How slick can you make grill mats? Is slicker always better? Is there a point when it makes them harder to use? I set out to answer these questions and found that there was a sweet spot. You need a tiny bit of surface texture so the food doesn't just wander off the mat on its own – especially sauces and eggs. If you compare a Chef Caron Mat to a Miracle Grill Mat you will see a significant difference in surface texture. The Miracle Mat will will have a very visible and pronounced fiberglass texture showing through the PTFE material. On my mats, the fiberglass cloth below the PTFE material is almost invisible.
I was also quite frustrated with the size of all of the grill mats I tried out, most notably the Miracle Grill Mat. They were all very close to the same size: 13 x 15 inches, give or take a couple centimeters. I beefed up the size on mine and it made a signifiant difference. It was surprising how much easier and more convenient the grill mats became with a couple extra inches of length added on. The newly designed Chef Caron grill mats measure in at 13 x 17 inches.
Another really fascinating discovery I made when comparing multiple mats was the different thicknesses they came in. Some were as thin as Christmas wrapping paper and others more like a heavy printer paper. I incinerated quite a few mats (by accident) in my experiments and I made some very useful discoveries.
When grill mats are too thin, they will burn through. We set up some heat sensing equipment on my barbecue and learned how the thickness of the mat will control how fast it absorbs heat, how much heat it absorbs and how quickly it releases the heat from the surface.
With the ultra-thin BBQ grill mats, the heat is absorbed faster than it can be released and they can overheat and ignite the grease that might accumulate on their surface. The only advantage to the ultra thin mats is that they leave the most pronounced grill marks on the food and some people are big on the grill marks. Personally, I'm more in to how the food tastes and even when grilling without the mats I flip the meat often and avoid the grill marks – I like to achieve an evenly cooked surface on the meat.
I found that the ideal thickness for my new grill mats was .25mm. It provides a very uniform cooking surface, and provides a durable and longer lasting cooking surface. I also found the thicker mats were much easier to clean than the ultra-thin ones that would leave grill marks.
I put all that information together into creating my new Chef Caron BB Grill Mats, and (I'm not ashamed to say) they are the grill mats with the highest specifications of any available on the market today. And by the way, when you purchase them, be sure and follow my grill mat instructions.
Check out the newest Grill Mat Design by Chef Caron, with added length (17 inches) and more PTFE for a slicker surface that is easier to use and easier to clean, better binding on the edges (eliminates fraying) and improved heat distribution from the ideal thickness (.25mm).


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Q: How do I access the docs in a Sharepoint folder via REST API? I am a total beginner with Sharepoint, actually I do not know much about the internal structures used by Sharepoint and what exactly can and can not be accessed via REST Apis
Here is what I am trying to do: we have a site where docs relevant to our projects are stored. I need to go to this site and extract a list of files that are is a specific folder
If I use https://servername/_vti_bin/listdata.svc/SharedDocuments/ I get a webpage saying that
You are viewing a feed that contains frequently updated content. When you subscribe to a feed, it is added to the Common Feed List. Updated information from the feed is automatically downloaded to your computer and can be viewed in Internet Explorer and other programs. Learn more about feeds.
I know that when I use my browser to access this folder I need to use the following path to get to my files
SiteName->Shared Documents->Installation Data -> Latest Files
There is a couple of views to call them so that seem to have been defined by the site admin and using those I can sort documents by their various attributes
Based on the above can anybody please help me to find out what is the complete REST API request that I have to use to get a list of files in the Installation Data subfolder ?
Thanks a lot
C
PS: I am using Python to process this data but for now I would be happy with at least a http REST request like the one that takes me to the Shared Documents foldre

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In other Healthtalk modules people explain how they reacted to a diagnosis of cancer, heart failure or other serious illness. Here we discuss reactions to the news that life would be much shorter than expected.
When people receive the news that they have a terminal illness they may react in different ways, including disbelief, denial, shock, horror, anger, or stoic acceptance. How they react depends on many factors, including expectations, previous experiences and personality, whether they have dependent children and how the news is broken (see 'How bad news was broken').
Many of the people we interviewed said they were shocked, especially if they did not even know that they were seriously ill. Even those who knew they had a serious illness were sometimes wholly unprepared. A woman who asked her surgeon to be honest with her said that she felt so shocked, when told she had a sarcoma, that she would have welcomed a tranquilliser.
The diagnosis of breast cancer was a big shock.
After being told she had a sarcoma she was in a state of shock.
So it was all found, so it was a big shock, going in that Tuesday evening as it was, and being kept in. I'd never been in hospital before and then they thought to start with that it was a benign tumour and then to be told it was cancerous and then to be told that it was also breast cancer '.
Well, within the space of six weeks, yeah. From being healthy and being at work and healthy except for the headaches, which I'd decided that I was approaching fifty, I was working, managing my family and doing what a lot of women do and deciding well, a lot of people have headaches.
I'm a pharmacist, I used to meet people coming in, the other side of the counter, coming in, women of my age coming in with headaches, and thinking, "Well I've just got to get on with it you know, this is life". So yeah, big shock and I haven't been back to work. That was the last time I went to work.
What about that experience when you were given the terminal diagnosis? You were told face to face then?
Yes, I was told face to face.
And there was support ?
Yes and there was a support nurse there.
So would you say that was a good aspect?
Yes, that was good there was someone there to help. But there again there's a slight reserve on that because I don't think she quite realised what, I was actually in a state of shock, I could barely walk. And I think I could have done with some medical assistance at that stage so, I don't know some drug of some sort or something.
Do you mean a tranquilliser?
I never suspected that it could be something like this whereas with breast cancer when you've had a lump you think, oh it might be breast cancer so you've got a slight inkling that there might be something there and you're beginning to deal with it. This, I had no idea whatsoever and I'm quite sure I was in a complete state of shock.
Some people said, however, they were not especially surprised to find out that they might not have long to live. One man explained that ever since he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma he had been prepared for the news that he might only have a few months left. Even his original diagnosis did not have a "shock impact" because he had suspected that his past smoking and exposure to asbestos might have given him lung cancer.
Others reflected that rather than ask, "Why me?" they could just as well ask, "Why not me?" since we all have to die. A man with cancer of the pancreas compared his acceptance of the news that his disease was terminal with his shock when he had first been told he had a tumour.
By the time he was told that he had a terminal illness he was ready to accept it.
Well as I say I took, I thought I took it well but I did, I mean they did, during the time the months from when I started having the tests and all that I suppose during that time I, and up to that time I wasn't, I hadn't been told it was, it was terminal, that I had chance to sort of absorb it, accept it you know.
So that by the time I knew that it was positive I was ready for it by then I wasn't ready for it the first time and if a doctor said, 'You've got a tumour' you know, no I wasn't ready for that one but, because I didn't, I hadn't felt ill or anything and I had no reason to believe I had got anything the matter like that, I just thought it was indigestion a rotten pizza.
Some people are angry or try to deny what is happening. The daughter of a man with motor neurone disease recalled that when her father was told that he was going to die he found it impossible to accept the situation, initially refusing to believe that he would die. A man with progressive multiple sclerosis remembered that he blamed everyone else, including God, for his condition, only gradually accepting the situation with professional help.
Her father, who had motor neurone disease, at first refused to accept that he would die.
At first he blamed everyone else for his illness, but then accepted it.
He was an inventor and mechanical engineer and he could think about all sorts of things he could do, to build you know artificial legs that were driven by electronics and do the walking for him. And I don't think he had really taken on board, what it would mean for the rest of his body as the disease progressed and of course nobody really knows about motor neurone disease until they get it.
How long did this sort of denial go on for and how did his emotions change?
When I was diagnosed I must admit that I was frightened and didn't want to accept that this was happening to me. Me, you know. Me. I was... blamed God. I blamed my wife. Can I name God? I blamed him. I blamed everybody and everything. I blamed my mother. I blamed my father. I blamed the coalmine that I went into when I was thirteen years of age. I blamed everything and everyone. I blamed the environment. I blamed Mrs Thatcher. I still blame Mrs Thatcher. I blamed everybody.
But gradually, my own background, with the help of a very good psychologist, and the help of a very good consultant neurologist, who understands, and they were able to talk to me. They knew of my professional background, I was then being able to think of the illness, not that I knew much or very little about MS, I knew an awful lot about illness. I was able then to say, "Well yes, first of all let's accept that I'm ill, I have, I have an illness, it's nobody's blame and I'm not. I've got to stop blaming everybody. It's me, it's what's happened to me and it's something that I'm going to have to live with".
A woman with breast cancer comforted herself with the thought that she would not get old and decrepit and be a pain to everyone, but she felt shocked and devastated, and concerned about her husband.
She was glad she would not become old and dependent on others but worried about those she would leave behind when she died.
So I feel very guilty about saying this but when I first had the prognosis I thought hooray I'm not going to get old and decrepit and be a pain. I'm not going to be dependent on anybody. I'm going to die before I get to that stage. And that was quite a plus. But now I'm thinking oh my God I'm going be a pain to somebody. And I worry about who's going to be left, my husband or I.
He's fit and well but you just don't know do you, so that worry has actually come back because at the beginning it had gone because I thought hooray I'm not going to have to worry about that. I need to talk to him about what he's going to do without me.
People with partners or dependent children often feel particularly upset and sad on their behalf. A woman who had multiple myeloma was desperately upset because her husband had recently died of the same illness, and she had no idea how she could break the news to her teenage children (see 'Talking to children').
When a man was told that his kidneys were failing he said he felt totally numb at first. Later he started to make plans for the time he had left and eventually found that he was able to use the words 'death' and 'cancer' rather than euphemism.
He felt numb at first and then started to make plans for the time he had left.
Describes how he came to terms with death, dying and talking about death.
First of all I thought you know 'No this can't be. There has to be, there's a mistake somewhere' or whatever. And then when I actually read... they gave me a copy of the biopsy report that showed me that my kidneys were failing from the inside and that there was nothing they could do about it.
And, I suppose I went through a quick planning check of what I wanted to do and where I wanted to be and who I wanted to be with and all those sorts of things. But first of all I was numb, really numb.
I didn't get angry. I mean a lot of people... I've spoken to a lot of people and they've said you know "why me?" and this, that and the other but I learned a long time ago that, that I have a certain amount of energy and to expend that energy on anger is just a waste of time because all, it doesn't, it doesn't achieve anything - all it does is make you more tired and more frustrated. Being ill is very tiring, being in pain and I'm in pain all the time, is very tiring. So I have to try and channel my energy into positive things.
So I knew that there is a time limit and I started to realise two things' I realised that the best days of my life were behind me and I had to come to terms with that and I also had to come to terms with, that, every day is one day nearer or one day less. Now I know that's for everybody and, you know there's only... What is it that Benjamin Franklin said? "There's only two things about certainties in life' Death and taxes."
How did you get round it?
By realising that it's only a word, like 'cancer' is only a word, like 'TB' is only a word. No it's two words, but it's only a word and you have to come to terms with it. It's like that thing you see on the television you know "My name is John and I'm an alcoholic," and the only way I can confront it is by accepting that it's there and not fighting it but almost working with it to give myself the best opportunity and the best quality [of life] that I can have.
Guilt is another emotion sometimes felt by those who get bad news. For example, a woman with breast cancer recalled that she felt very guilty because she thought she should have found her tumour earlier (see also 'Roller coaster feelings').


Finding out what type of motorcycle test questions you will need to answer during the motorcycle permit test in Colorado can be a bit of a pain! Problem being that there is so much conflicting information on the internet and much of it is associated with outdated permit test content that is no longer relevant to the current assessment procedures. If you're not sure which information you should take on board – how are you supposed to arm yourself with the permit test answers you will need for a pass? Well, we have the answer to that question! Stick exclusively to using our Colorado learners permit practice test for 2019 and the official DMV motorcycle handbook. Ignoring all other resources and focusing solely on these two reliable and up-to-date tools will clear your path to permit test success.
Whether you aim to sit your Colorado motorcycle permit test in Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder or Aurora – our DMV practice permit test is guaranteed to contain the information you need. While there are subtle differences in the DMV motorcycle written test around the United States, each state follows the same format in every city within its borders. Wherever you take your exam in Colorado, the motorcycle test questions you face will be drawn from the same database, the content of which is reflected in our DMV learners permit practice test. How do we know enough to recreate the exact type of questions you will come across during the real test? That's easy! We just base the questions we design exclusively on information in the 2019 Colorado motorcycle handbook, which is the official study-companion for the exam. In addition, our team ensure that the permit test questions we use on the Colorado permit practice test are laid out the same way as the real test, by basing them on questions which have been taken from genuine past exam papers.
The real Colorado motorcycle license test contains just 25 permit test questions, though you will be required to answer at least 20 of them correctly to be awarded a learner's permit. Our free practice permit test for Colorado includes a similar number of questions, requires the same percentage pass-mark and follows the correct multiple-choice and "true or false" format as the real permit test.
So, what kind of material will you need to study? About half the questions on your exam will assess you understanding of basic road knowledge such as highways signs, rules of the road, driving laws, fines and penalties. You will be pleased to know we have represented these topics in similar proportion on our DMV permit practice test for Colorado. Keep in mind that all applicants will have to answer basic road knowledge questions, regardless of whether they are first-time drivers or seeking a motorcycle endorsement for a regular drivers license. You can expect the remaining questions on this Colorado drivers permit practice test and the real exam to target motorcycle-specific road-safety knowledge such as defensive driving tactics, forming safe driving habits and traffic accident evasion.
Answering true-to-life motorcycle test questions to reinforce what you've learned from the Colorado DMV handbook will make sure you retain the information and that any gaps in your understanding are remedied prior to sitting the motorcycle permit test. You can use our DMV practice permit test for Colorado students as many times as you like while you are studying, as it is a totally free resource! Ideally, you should aim to use it frequently in the run-up to your exam until you reach a point where you are 100 percent happy with your grade. Good luck!


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washingtonpost.com > World > Middle East > Iraq
Bush's Proposal of 'Benchmarks' for Iraq Sounds Familiar
Addressing reporters, President Bush stresses his goals for Iraq -- perhaps a bid to unify "stay the course" Republicans and those calling for a new approach. (By Charles Dharapak -- Associated Press)
By Thomas E. Ricks
The text of President Bush's news conference yesterday ran to nearly 10,000 words, but what may have been more significant were the things he did not say.
The president talked repeatedly about "benchmarks" for progress in Iraq, using that word 13 times. But he did not discuss the consequences of the Iraqi government missing those targets. Such a question, he said, was "hypothetical."
That response left unclear how the benchmarks would be different from previous times when the United States has set out intentions, only to back down. For example, the original war plan envisioned the U.S. troop presence in Iraq being cut to 30,000 by the fall of 2003. Last year, some top U.S. commanders thought they would be able to significantly cut the U.S. troop level in Iraq this year -- a hope now officially abandoned. More recently, the U.S. military all but withdrew from Baghdad, only to have to have to reenter the capital as security evaporated from its streets and Iraqi forces proved unable to restore calm by themselves.
President Bush also spoke several times yesterday about his flexibility, apparently as a way of countering critics calling for a major change in his approach to Iraq. But he made it clear that he was talking about tactical adjustments, rather than the kind of sweeping strategic revision being mulled by the Iraq Study Group led by former secretary of state James A. Baker III and former representative Lee H. Hamilton, and also being urged by a host of members of Congress and political pundits.
More briefly, he touched upon establishing Iraqi security forces. But he did not use his old favorite phrase about U.S. troops "standing down as they stand up." He mentioned the goal of training about 325,000 Iraqi soldiers and police officers, but he did not address the paradox that as that goal is neared, violence has intensified and the insurgency appears as robust as ever. Nor did he note that after U.S. forces stood down in Baghdad, they had to stand back up again. Instead, without offering much explanation, he said that "we are refining our training strategy for the Iraqi security forces."
At the same time, the president's tone has changed markedly. Gone was the talk of past Bush administration news conferences about "steady progress" in Iraq and all the good news that the media was said to be ignoring there. Instead he began yesterday's session with a straightforward and even grim account of the events of the past month in Iraq. He noted the deaths of 93 U.S. soldiers over the past 25 days. "I know many Americans are not satisfied with the situation in Iraq," he said. "I'm not satisfied either." So, he said, the American effort in Iraq is "constantly adjusting our tactics."
Yet under his sober mien and a newfound insistence on adaptability, he appeared to be quietly digging in his heels. "Our goals are unchanging," he emphasized in his opening remarks. "We are flexible in our methods to achieving those goals."
His bottom line was that "we'll work as fast as we can get the job done." That open-ended commitment to an unchanging goal doesn't seem different from the answer being given by Bush administration officials three years and 2,802 U.S. military deaths ago -- that the U.S. effort in Iraq would last "as long as it takes."
Sen. Carl M. Levin (D-Mich.), the ranking minority member on the Armed Services Committee and a member of the intelligence committee, said Bush "has dropped the rhetoric, but the policies are the same."
Kurt Campbell, a Clinton-era Pentagon official and co-author of a new book on defense politics, interpreted the president's comments as an effort to patch up differences within the Republican Party over Iraq and to aid candidates facing close elections in two weeks. "It was meant to appeal to both the 'stay the course' crowd and the 'we need a responsible change' crowd," he said. But Campbell said he expected a major strategic revision on Iraq soon after that vote, predicting that "the political dynamics are going to change radically after the election."
Vin Weber, a lobbyist and former Republican member of Congress with ties to the White House, said he thought the president more broadly was trying to appeal to the American public as it loses faith in his Iraq policy. "Basically, the bottom has fallen out," he said. "The public is on the verge of throwing up its hands over Iraq." He agreed with Campbell that the domestic politics of the Iraq situation are going to alter in a few weeks, perhaps in unpredictable ways that will be shaped by the outcome of the midterm elections.
But former New York governor Mario M. Cuomo (D) said he thought that the president actually was laying the groundwork for disengaging from Iraq. "I think the war is virtually over," he said. By emphasizing benchmarks, Cuomo said, "what he is saying is, 'We are going to leave it to the Iraqis.' "
Under a barrage of sharp questions from reporters, pointing again and again to contradictions and problems in his stance on Iraq, President Bush clung to his most basic line of defense -- his own faith and confidence in his approach. He used the word "believe" 21 times in the course of the hour-long news conference.
"I believe that the military strategy we have is going to work, that's what I believe," he said to one reporter.
Staff writer Walter Pincus contributed to this report.

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How can I safely store my aluminum truck cap inside my shop from the cieling? ?
I wish to hang my service truck cap (200 lbs) from the cieling of my shop.I have 12' of clearance.Has anyone done this before?
I found a top cap ez lift at a yard sale and I really like it.
My cousins job has these truck cap hangers. All it is is 3 small aluminum beams (they look like shiny 2 x 4 's) hung up by those threaded bars (you know, the things that look like 6 foot long screws). It is like a shelf. Just be careful attaching the rods to the beams, use 2 or 3 nuts to hold it. Message me for detailed plans/description.
Lots of people have done this before. Do a Google search for "garage ceiling storage" and "bicycle hoist." Obviously, you're going to find commercial products, but their design should give you the guidance you need to do it yourself (or help you decide to buy something already engineered). The basic thing you want is a single-threaded, four-point block and tackle system (the bike hoist is a two-point block and tackle). That way, you just have one single rope to pull on; the pulleys will ensure that balanced force is applied to all four corners of your truck cap, and will multiply the force so that you're only exerting 25 lbs of pull (200/4, plus another factor of two for each b&t). If you anchor the four ceiling pulleys individually with a lag bolt, each one will only carry 50 lbs of load, far below what a joist and bolt can handle.
I would attach 4 pulleys to rafters (you could run a 2X timber perpendicular to rafters if concerned about over-loading- but 200# shouldn't be a problem unless the roof is collapsing already- in which case you have bigger problems to deal with than storage) attach 4 ropes together, attach a rope to these, run this rope thru a couple of pulleys (to direct the rope where you need to pull from). At this point you need to hoist the load- you could use a winch (a boat trailer winch might work?) or your truck? If concerned about security when cap is up you could use short ropes or chains to keep it in place. Hope this makes sense!
There are 2 parts to this. First is how do you hang the cap so the weight is distributed over the ceiling joists so as to not drag down the ceiling. Secondly how to actually hang the thing. You could add joists to carry the load parallel to the existing ceiling, or run a pair perpendicular to spread the load out over a couple of joists. Should be the same for trusses or joists, at least my 20 years of construction have me make that guess. You will need to get the load spread out far enough, the exact determination of is in the province of a licensed engineer, not a carpenter. That said, if you run beams on top of your joists & have them extend for 2 or 3 joists past the hanging points I think you'll be fine. As far as getting the cap in the air, you may need to build a cradle for it, supported by a strong enough line. Chain would work well. All in all, a load is a load, whether sitting tucked up in the rafters or hanging from them. If you do have trusses I would avoid attaching directly to them, run a beam parallel or perpendicular, but avoid adding a lot of load to 1 or 2 trusses.
Most truss roofs have enough extra load-bearing support to deal with 200 pound. If not, theres a problem (think of the weight of the roofers working up there, or snow-load). Make sure your supports are attached directly to the roof trusses.


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'Fast Money' Recap: A Bailout That Makes Sense
The trading panel thinks the Fed may have hit on something with the bailout to consumers.
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Wall Street struggled Tuesday to continue a record two-day rally.
Despite moves by the
and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson to ease the credit markets, the results were mixed. The
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was up 5.6 points, or 0.7%, to 857.41. The
fell 7.29 points, or 0.5%, to 1464.73.
Unlike previous bailout plans in the financial industry, Dylan Ratigan said on the "Fast Money" show on Tuesday that the new plans actually look as if they may have an impact. He pointed out that Fannie Mae's 30-year mortgage bond rate dipped today on the news.
Other members of the trading panel also found the plans encouraging. Karen Finerman said she thought it was a good thing for the housing market to get lower rates. And Guy Adami said it would be encouraging if the dip in the 30-year fixed rate loans is sustainable.
Still, Finerman had her doubts, saying the scale of the relief effort --- $200 billion in consumer asset-backed securities --- was small in the context of the bigger picture.
Ratigan and others expressed fears that the pumping of so much money into the system could lead to inflation and the devaluation of the currency. Finerman, though, said, "We're not seeing inflation yet," and even if it does arrive, "it's the less of other evils."
The panel's discussion then shifted to whether the three-day rally could signal a time for trading opportunities. Adami thought so, noting the rise in
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Macke, though, was skeptical that a turnaround is at hand for these names.
Ratigan asked Lyle Gramley, former Federal Reserve governor to comment on the moves by the Fed today. Garmley defended the actions, saying the Fed is going "into high gear" using non-traditional monetary policies to get the economy moving again.
Gramely wasn't certain whether these plans would work, but he said it's better than doing nothing. "You can't let the economy implode," he said.
Ratigan then shifted the discussion to Robert Rubin's involvement in the fall of Citigroup. Charlie Gasparino, who has been critical of Rubin's role, said he has been told by knowledgeable sources that Rubin provided counseling and advice about taking on additional risk.
Gasparino, though, said these sources told him that Rubin provided parameters for that risk-taking and that he wasn't involved in the management of operations.
At this point of show, Ratigan read a statement from Barton Biggs, manager partner at Traxis Partners, who said we are "setting up for the mother of all bear market rallies."
Asked to comment, Zachary Karabell said he thought the phrase was overused but did acknowledge that the market was definitely oversold and that he was a buyer.
Adami said he thinks the market wants to go significantly higher. And Najarian said the "shorts are feeling the move to the upside."
Ratigan asked Whitney Tilson, managing partner for T-2 Partners, to comment on the recent controversy over the $5 billion that Warren Buffett has made in derivative bets tied to the equities market.
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Finally, John Bollinger, president of Bollinger Capital Management, said he believes telecom will be the "first sector out of the box" when the market rallies.
This article was written by a staff member of TheStreet.com.
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Metalul Resita vs Academica Clinceni Live Score and Live Stream
Academica Clinceni
Metalul Resita played Academica Clinceni at the Liga 2 of Romania on April 26. The match kicked off 14:00 UTC and ended in a draw 1 - 1.
Dima scored the first goal on the 43rd minute of the game followed by goals from NiAu who made the final score 1-1.
Metalul Resita and Academica Clinceni (commonly referred to as Academica or Clinceni) meet again 6 years after the Liga 2 match which Metalul Resita won 2-3. Metalul Resita are approaching this clash after a victory over Braila in Liga 2 on April 22.
Academica Clinceni, on the other hand, are preparing for the match after 2 defeats in a row from Dunarea Calarasi and Braila.
ScoreBat is covering Metalul Resita vs Academica Clinceni in real time, providing the live stream and live score of the match, team line-ups, full match stats, live match commentary and official video highlights. We cover all matches of Romania Liga 2 in real time and provide live streaming whenever possible.
URL: https://www.scorebat.com/academica-clinceni-vs-metalul-resita-live-stream/
You can watch Metalul Resita vs Academica Clinceni live stream here on ScoreBat when an official broadcast is available. We will provide only official live stream strictly from the official channels of the league or the teams whenever it is available. Live streaming will begin when the match is about to kick off.
We aggregate all official videos from official websites and Youtube channels of Academica Clinceni and Metalul Resita as well as the channels of the leagues that they compete in. So, whenever there is an official live broadcast of Metalul Resita - Academica Clinceni match available that isn't behind a paywall - you will be able to watch it on ScoreBat.
We are updating team formations and line-ups for Metalul Resita - Academica Clinceni in real time.
Explore stats from Metalul Resita vs Academica Clinceni on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.
Metalul Resita and Academica Clinceni have met once since October 2016. Metalul Resita have won that match. The most recent match between them took place on October 15, 2016 at the Liga 2 of Romania where Metalul Resita won 2-3. Metalul Resita have scored 3 goals in these 1 head-to-head match in total while Academica Clinceni have scored 2. So, overall, Metalul Resita have a better head-to-head record against Academica Clinceni in their recent history.
Metalul Resita have won Braila in their previous match while Academica Clinceni are on a losing streak - they have lost to Dunarea Calarasi and Braila in their previous 2 matches. Overall, Metalul Resita have won 5 of their last 20 matches, losing 14 and drawing 1, while Academica Clinceni have won 6 of their last 20 matches, losing 12 and drawing 2.
Metalul Resita have won twice (3-0 against Braila on 22nd of April and 3-0 against Ramnicu-Valcea on 8th of April) and lost 4 times (2-1 against Rapid Suceava on 14th of April, 4-0 against Chindia Targoviste on 1st of April, 3-1 against Balotesti on 18th of March and 0-2 against ASU Poli Timisoara on 11th of March) in their most recent 6 matches.
Academica Clinceni have won twice (1-0 against Olimpia Satu Mare on 9th of April and 0-3 against Ramnicu-Valcea on 18th of March) and lost 4 times (1-4 against Dunarea Calarasi on 23rd of April, 1-0 against Braila on 14th of April, 2-0 against Rapid Suceava on 1st of April and 0-7 against Daco-Getica on 26th of March) in their most recent 6 matches.
Academica Clinceni haven't played a draw in their previous 16 matches.
Metalul Resita have gone 15 consecutive matches without a draw.
We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Metalul Resita and Academica Clinceni in real time. You can watch the goals by Dima and NiAu as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Metalul Resita - Academica Clinceni are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.
Match ends. Metalul Resita 1, Academica Clinceni 1.
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DEWA launches Shams Dubai Solar Rollers competition for high school students in Dubai
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Investments in tourism infrastructure to reach US$56 billion by 2022 driven by innovative Hyperloop connections
Research Groups from the USA, China and Russia Awarded for the UAE Rain Enhancement Program USD$5 Million Grant
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In line with the directives of the UAE's wise leadership to promote innovation and creativity in the clean and renewable energy sector, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recently organised the Shams Dubai Solar Rollers competition for high school students in cooperation with American company Solar Rollers. As the first event to be held outside the United States, the competition aims to encourage UAE students to design, build, test, and race solar-powered and remote-controlled cars.
A total of 82 students from 17 different schools registered in the competition, which was first revealed during DEWA's Innovation Week in November 2016. The participants underwent a two-month online tutoring session to help them design and build their race cars while the actual race will take place in April 2017.
"In line with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to promote innovation and research development in all disciplines, including energy, the environment, and sustainability; we seek to train our youth to become the next generation of leaders and experts in this field. We want them to be actively engaged in solar and clean energy projects in accordance with the goal of Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 to make the emirate a global centre of clean energy and green economy. The competition witnessed a large turnout of Dubai high school students, which reflects their increased awareness on the importance of clean energy, innovation, and sustainability in line with UAE Vision 2021 and Dubai Plan 2021," said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
"Through this competition, the youth will also get involved in initiatives that promote sustainability. Additionally, the event reflects DEWA as a leading organisation that supports the National Innovation Strategy to make the UAE one of the world's most innovative countries and adheres to the goals of Dubai Innovation Strategy which aims to transform the emirate into one of the most innovative global cities," added Al Tayer.
The participants will race their solar-powered and remote-controlled cars in five different competitions. The winners will be determined based on their total accumulated points earned per race. All winners will receive medals with first position winning AED 10,000, runners-up AED 7,000; and third position receiving AED 5,000.
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The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island were held on November 4, 2014, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the state of Rhode Island, apportioned according to the 2010 United States census. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including an election to the U.S. Senate and the election for governor.

Overview
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island by district:

District 1

The 1st district is located in eastern Rhode Island and includes all of Bristol and Newport counties, along with parts of Providence County, including most of the city of Providence. The incumbent is Democrat David Cicilline, who has represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 53% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+15.

Former United States Army Captain Matthew Fecteau ran against Cicilline in the Democratic primary.

Former United States Marine and former JPMorgan Chase employee Cormick Lynch and Brown University medical student Stanford Tran competed for the Republican nomination. Republican former State Representative John J. Loughlin, Jr., who lost to Cicilline in 2010, had considered running, but decided against it.

Jonathan Maciel also filed to run as an Independent.

Primary results

General election

District 2

The 2nd district is located in southern and western Rhode Island and includes all of Kent and Washington counties, along with parts of Providence County, including the city of Cranston and parts of the city of Providence. The incumbent is Democrat James Langevin, who has represented the district since 2001. He was re-elected with 56% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+8.

Langevin was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Mark Zaccaria, a former Chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party and the nominee for the seat in 2008 and 2010, attempted to convince a dozen Republicans to run, all of whom turned him down. Ultimately, house contractor and casino worker Rhue Reis was the only person to file for the nomination.

Primary results

General election

References

External links
U.S. House elections in Rhode Island, 2014 at Ballotpedia
Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets

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The Texas Tribune Festival runs this weekend (September 22-24) right here at The University of Texas at Austin with 10 tracks in addition to special events spread out over all three days. To provide additional context to those of you attending, watching online, or reading about it afterwards, we've annotated some of the panels with relevant University of Texas/Texas Tribune polling results. We've also provided links to get more information like additional cross tabs and question wording, but if you want to look for more, we have a good search tool and lots of tags on our polling search page. Enjoy the festival, and if you find a result to share via social media, the tag for the festival is #Tribfest2017. All of the polling graphics have downloadable graphics files you can use, too -- just click the "share" button in the top right corner to see options.


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Audio Directions
Assistive Technology in Public Spaces — For Those Who Depend Upon Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants
The Listening Project
Medical Settings
What is a "Hearing Loop?"
Telecoils & Loops
Amplifiers & Loops
Loop Receiver
Audio Induction Loop for 1:1 Conversations (PDF)
The Counter Loop (ILC1) is an all-in-one, audio induction field generator for 1-to-1 conversations using telecoil-equipped hearing aids, cochlear implants or listeners.
The Counter Loop houses an induction loop amplifier and the induction loop itself in a case with an adjustable mounting bracket. It comes equipped with a rear-mounted microphone and two microphone ports. The rugged construction and commercial grade, washable material will stand up to daily use and features the international symbol for an audio induction (hearing) loop system. An internal, re-chargeable battery in the Portable Counter Loop (ILP1) provides 10-12 hours of untethered use.
Two size options exist for the audio signal field generated by the Counter Loop: short range field for private conversations and a long range field of 38" wide.
ILU1 UnderCounter Loop (PDF)
The ILU1 Under-the-Counter loop is intended to be mounted under desktops and counters in situations where surface area is limited. The large 17" x 9" loop creates a generous field that can reach users standing near the desk or counter. The ILA05 Amplifier and M1 External Gooseneck Microphone are included with this system, along with mounting hardware and accessories.
Induction Loop Seat Cushion (PDF)
The Seat Cushion Induction Loop (ILS) creates a personal-sized induction loop field for telecoil equipped hearing aids. The seat cushion works in conjunction with the ILA10 amplifier which allows a microphone or alternative audio source to be broadcast through the cushion. The commercial-grade, resilient cushion can withstand common use. Optionally, the cushion can feature the internationally recognized symbol for an induction loop system. The field size generated by the Seat Cushion Induction Loop is large enough that it can accommodate people of any height in a sitting position. The Seat Cushion Loop is ideal for use in an audiologist's fitting room.
Audio Induction Loop Overhead Disc (PDF)
The Overhead Loop (ILO) works in conjunction with Emcom's ILA10 amplifier which allows a microphone or alternative sound source to be broadcast through the overhead disc. Designed to be mounted overhead for optimal performance, it can also be mounted on walls or within or under furniture. The ILO is a complete, low profile induction loop system that requires only power and an audio input.
Induction Loop Receiver TH1 (PDF)
The Trans Hearing Listener (TH1) is a battery-powered, portable, receiver that allows the user to benefit from an Audio Frequency Induction Loop System using a standard pair of stereo headphones. The lightweight and compact TH1 is small enough to be worn in a shirt or jacket pocket. It can also be worn on a belt using the attached belt clip or around the neck using the attached lanyard.
The TH1 features a standard 3.5 mm jack for headphones, a volume control, and two switch-selected audio modes: one for normal environments and another that filters out low end interference, if it is present. A 3-LED meter continuously displays the strength of the induction loop signal.
The TH1 is powered by two easily accessed AA batteries and is turned on by selecting an audio mode and by plugging in the headset. This feature allows the headset to remain plugged in when the unit is not in use.
Induction Loop Amplifiers (Full Room for Group Presentations)
Emcom Induction Loop Amplifiers (ILA-05, -10 and -20) are designed to drive small, medium and large-sized induction loops to convey clear, strong audio to users of hearing aids and cochlear implants. They are suitable for use during one-to-one conversations as well as large group presentations.
Audio Directions is pleased to work with a network of licensed and experienced Loop designers/installers that provide free, no-obligation, proposals based upon the conduction of a site analysis that takes into account physical measurements and acoustical properties of any space. In some instances and locations, partial funding for looping projects is available.
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Q: Error installing Visual Studio for mac I have a MacBook Air with macOS Sierra 10.12.5. I'm getting the following error trying to install Visual Studio for Mac:
Initial task interrupted by exception
Access to the path "/Users/username/.config/xbuild" is denied.
Exception type: System.UnauthorizedAccessException
Message: Access to the path "/Users/username/.config/xbuild" is denied.
at Xamarin.Web.Installer.TasksManager.DetectComponents () [0x000a1] in /Users/builder/data/lanes/4852/1d420fd9/source/installer/Xamarin.Web.Installer/TasksManager.cs:306
Thanks for your help.

A: Building on @Elvermg's comment with more details:
I ran:
$ ls -la ~ | grep .config

drwxr-xr-x    5 root  staff         170 22 Jun 15:08 .config

This confirmed the same issue.
I changed the owner of the ~/.config directory:
sudo chown [username]:staff ~/.config/

Problem solved.

A: Can you try installing this version.
https://dl.xamarin.com/VsMac/VisualStudioForMac-Preview1-7.0.0.347.dmg
Seems the store version might have issues on your version of mac.


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Q: Race condition Android Studio emulator AVD nearly unusable On Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 64 bit fully patched.  16 GB Ram, I5-4670  CPU @ 3.40 GHZ x 4,  intel graphics, System76 desk top. Android Studio 1.2.1.1 since update to SDK Tools, revision 24.2.
Start the emulator that comes with Android Studio Computer goes into a Race condition.
Then deploy a wizard build project with any combinations of AVD settings Computer goes into a Race condition.
When start and deploy more than 3 emulators computer becomes unusable.
Before update to SDK Tools, revision 24.2 run up to twenty different AVD at the same time with nearly no noticeable effect on the computer.
I filed two bug reports against Android Studio, first one got ignored so I refiled a new one.
Checked on Google, Ask Ubuntu, Stackoverflow. Seems I am the only person that has this problem.
Does any one else have a similar problem? If so can the race problem be fixed?


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Showtime Picks Up 'The Canyons'
Showtime Picks Up The Canyons
The horror soap opera from Bret Easton Ellis and Dave Kalstein.
Showtime has picked up the horror soap opera, The Canyons from Bret Easton Ellis and Dave Kalstein.
The show is about a group twenty and thirtysomethings in Los Angeles; it centers on a 29-year-old magazine editor who escapes his hard-partying New York life by following his best friend and a new girlfriend across the country, only to find himself virtually isolated when his friend is killed in a mysterious accident. The six main characters - including an art gallery owner, lawyer, event planner and a closeted bartender - deal with career and relationship issues, The Hollywood Reporter says. They encounter violent situations and anxieties that are briefly manifested as monsters and other apparitions that may or may not be real.
One episode of The Canyons has been ordered; no schedule has been set for production.


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Liefkenshoek Rail Link
Currently the transport capacity of the Port of Antwerp is being expanded, something made necessary through the considerable growth in freight traffic since the opening of the Deurganck Docks. The construction of the Liefkenshoek railway link represents an essential part of this scheme, which is being produced by the Locorail N.V. with private capital as a PPP project. This company is made up of BAM PPP (Netherlands), CFE (Belgium) and Vinci Concessions (France). The contract awarded to Locorail constitutes a so-called DBFM contract (Design, Build, Finance and Maintain), which embraces the planning, construction and financing of the new railway tunnel as well as servicing it over a period of 38 years. The PPP contract foresees that the client Infrabel is allowed to use the structure for 38 years by paying an annual fee. After this period elapses ownership will be turned over entirely to Infrabel. The construction work for the Liefkenshoek rail link was awarded by Locorail N.V. to the Locobouw consortium. The contract embraces the building of a 16.2 km long twin-track railway route, for which 4.8 km of fills and 4.2 km of cuttings made by cut-and-cover and top cover are to be produced. Furthermore it relates to redeveloping the Beveren Tunnel and driving two new tunnel tubes below the Schelde and the Port of Antwerp. Roughly 7.6 km of the new route is located on a normal railway track (ballast) and approx. 8.6 km runs underground. In the cut-and-cover section two culverts, one railway underpassage and 2 road underpassages as well as an aqueduct are to be built. In the mined section the existing 1,200 m long Beveren Tunnel is to be renovated. ln addition a 560 m long connecting structure is to be produced using the diaphragm wall construction method, two parallel 5,950 m long tunnels bored, a 760 m long access ramp produced also involving diaphragm walls and a motorway underpass created. The two bored tunnels possess an internal diameter of 7.30 m and are to be driven by two hydro-shields with 8.32 m diameter. The driving operations will take place in quaternary sand and Boom clay. Seven evacuation shafts and 13 cross-passages are foreseen for the bored tunnels. Construction work began at the end of 2008 and is due to end in July 2013. From 2012 till 2014 the track building, signal and catenary line work will be undertaken so that the project can become operational in mid-2014.
Region: Antwerp
Tunnel utilization: Traffic
Type of utilization: Main-line rail
Client: lnfrabel (Belgium Railways operator)
Consulting Engineer: TucRail
Test Engineer: SECO
Construction Supervision: TucRail
Contractor: Locobouw JV: MBG, Belgium/Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG, NL Benelux/CEI-De Meyer, Belgium/Vinci Construction Grands Projets, France
Main construction method: Trenchless
Type of excavation: Shield machine (SM)
No. of tubes: 2
Tunnel total length: 12,000 m
Cross-section: 54.4 m² (bored diameter)
Contract Volume: 680 mill. Euro
Construction start/end: End of 2008 till mid-2013
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Birmingham Real-Time News
Teacher identified as man killed in weekend Birmingham shooting
By Carol Robinson | crobinson@al.com
A man shot to death in the Titusville community has now been identified as a western Birmingham teacher.
Birmingham police identified the victim as Orlando Robinson. He was 53.
"Birmingham City Schools is deeply saddened to confirm Orlando Robinson, a second-grade teacher at West End Academy, passed away over the weekend. The district crisis team will be on-scene at West End Academy to provide support to students and staff members who may be in need. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and school community during this tragic situation," according to a statement from the school system.
Officers from the South Precinct responded to a call of shots fired in the 700 block of 1st Street South just after 5 p.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, the officers found Robinson lying in the street unresponsive and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service, along with the Jefferson County Coroner, arrived and pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.
Police located a man at the scene believed to be involved in the altercation with the victim just before the shooting. That person was taken into custody, but no arrests have been announced.
Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.


M&F: You were pretty overweight before the cut, what happened?
Phil: Following a devastating accident as a kid, I was left with two major obstacles: a prognosis that I was never going to walk again and a 310-pound body. But with the right nutrition and training, I've shed 95 pounds of fat, added a ton of muscle, and recently deadlifted 725 pounds in competition.
M&F: Alright Phil, how'd you do it?
P: The main thing I never ever ate sugar. I tended to eat the fattier meats and fish. A good bit of salmon I would grill lots of pork ribs, steaks that were less then lean like ribeye or porterhouse. The leaner meats I would cook with fat be it butter or olive oil. I used a TON of mustard on things as its pretty close to calorie and carb free other then that the only other sauces used were real ranch and blue cheese which only have essentially one carb and lots of fat. Mayo, Real mayo.
I think what people tend to have a hard time to wrap their minds around is the higher fat intake when you drop the carbs. I find that they should choose the meats and sauces high in fat low in carbs or none.
sucralose, whipping crème, crème and ricotta cheese, egg yolks etc.
Key Change: No sugar, less than 20 grams of carbs a day, and all the meat you can eat.
M&F: Thanks Phil, any parting words for the M&F audience?
P: Don't diet, Eat. Don't exercise, train. In other words don't let food or inactivity rule you. Take the reins back, get control, and choose plans you can enjoy for life.
Lastly, I'd like to publicly thank everyone for their help with my charity strongman organization Lift4Hope. It's been a fun ride and I look forward to what the future brings.


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Report: Work at LAX, ports vital to area
By dailybreeze | dailybreeze@dfmdev.com |
PUBLISHED: January 24, 2008 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: September 6, 2017 at 11:26 a.m.
The modernization of Los Angeles International Airport, expansion of the Port of Los Angeles and revitalization of South L.A. are essential to stimulating the local economy, according to a report released Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Economy and Jobs Committee, a privately funded, 26-member panel, spent 15 months on "Building a World-Class City for the 21st Century," which includes strategies for promoting high-quality job growth and sustainable economic development.
"This report addresses the convergence of important economic challenges and opportunities facing Los Angeles today," said committee chairman Russell Goldsmith, chief executive officer of City National Bank.
"To build a world-class city for the 21st century, the city of Los Angeles must adopt a stronger, more proactive set of policies and priorities that strengthen its key industries, make better use of city-owned assets and ensure that government works effectively through innovative public-private partnerships." he said. "This will foster job creation and smart economic development, which are particularly important today."
At LAX, committee members determined city officials should expedite work on the Mid-Field Concourse, reconfigure the north runways to improve passenger safety, relocate baggage screening equipment, and improve domestic and international terminals for arriving passengers.
The airport contributes $61 billion a year to the local economy.
The Los Angeles and Long Beach port complex handles $305 billion in trade annually and contributes $28 billion a year in state and local tax revenue.
To improve capacity at the ports, the committee recommended that the city expedite approval of near-dock intermodal facilities and green projects, and create truck lanes on parts of the Long Beach, Ontario and Pomona freeways.
A public-private approach is needed to improve South Los Angeles' low-income communities, according to the report.
Development in that area needs to include affordable housing, jobs, transit, retail outlets, restaurants, schools and other amenities, the committee concluded. City officials should develop a "parcel-to-parcel" program that would allow development on desirable city-owned land in exchange for development in poorer neighborhoods, the report says.
"Some of our recommendations can be implemented quickly and easily," Goldsmith said. "Others will take more effort and a longer-term commitment, but all of them are achievable, valuable and intended to benefit Los Angeles as a whole.
"If these proposals are fully implemented, they will help the city build upon its strengths, address some of its weaknesses and take advantage of its most promising opportunities for high-quality job creation, sustainable economic growth and environmental protection," he added.
A copy of the committee's report is at www.laejc.org.
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29 Molesworth Street , Leinster , Dublin , Dublin 2
THE ABBEY LEIX ESTATE, ABBEYLEIX, COUNTY LAOIS, IRELANDA splendid and most distinguished Irish 18th-century mansion positioned within a remarkable and ancient woodland demesne of over 1,000 acres.
Abbey Leix is one of the most venerable 18th-century houses in Ireland and, following a spectacular restoration, it is also one of the most congenial. In any list of important Irish country houses Abbey Leix has a prominent place. The late-18th-century mansion, clothed in the Italianate manner in 1859-60, enjoys a remarkable position within a private estate comprising some 1,120 acres and includes some of Ireland's most notable remaining ancient woodland and extensive frontage to the River Nore. The accommodation is grand and beautifully executed with the mansion comprising some 26,910 square feet or 2,500 square metres. The mansion is augmented by 10 lodges and cottages on the estate.
Abbey Leix was designed in 1773 by the noted architect James Wyatt. The house is an elegant three-storey Classical mansion of seven bays, the three central bays under a triangular pediment. The arrangement of rooms is elegant and simple, with three major rooms on the park front. There is a deep hall, with a screen of columns separating it from the east-west-running staircase hall and corridor. The music room at the south-eastern corner of the house retains the light, decorative plasterwork for which Wyatt was so admired. Plaster roundels framed by swags of husks were decorated with grisaille by the artist De Gree a few years after completion, probably about 1785.
In the middle of the 19th-century the Italianate character was adopted and the great Classical library and a conservatory were added. At the same time the front of the house was enclosed within an Entrance Court with terraces added to the rear. A comprehensive and sympathetic restoration was undertaken in 1995. A new state dining room was created. The whole north-west corner of the accommodation was redesigned to provide a new family room, kitchen and butler's pantry. A considerable programme of conservation of the major rooms followed. The works create a 21st-century family home with an appropriate balance between comfort and informality on the one hand and grandeur for entertaining and the display of art on the other.
Abbey Leix has one of the most important collections of trees in Ireland. Whereas elsewhere in Ireland the primeval forests of oak, birch, alder and willow have been almost entirely depleted, the woods on Park Hill across the river from the house are among the last surviving remnants of Ireland's ancient woodland. Abbey Leix, like so many places in Ireland, owes its origins to religious settlement, and specifically to the French Cistercian monks who came to Ireland in the mid-12th-century. The present demesne evolved out of the monastery's granges, woods and fields. One tree, the oldest oak in Ireland still survives from this period. The de Vesci family fashioned a landscape as beautiful as the house they built during their ownership between 1675 and 1995.
A stud farm is positioned within the original farmstead and includes an attractive range of cut-stone outbuildings. A beautiful principal yard, complete with a clock tower, was built of local limestone in 1822. The quadrangular yard contains 24 loose boxes. A separate farmyard has a range of farm sheds. The farmland provides good grazing. The limestone soil is ideal for rearing and keeping bloodstock, being well laid out in well sheltered and gently undulating fields and paddocks. Quoting Excess €20million
"As few places elsewhere, Abbey Leix gives a sense of the longue durée of Irish history. Having been home to French Monks, O'More Princes, Ormonde Earls, de Vesci Viscounts, and a Welsh Knight, the house, its park and woods form a microcosm of our past." William Laffan, 2017.
BER (Building Energy Rating) Exempt
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Temple University Press
Temple University Press seeks an acquiring editor for the humanities to steward and creatively expand our well-established interdisciplinary lists in Asian American, African American, gender and sexuality, disability, and lit studies; like all Temple editors, the successful candidate will also acquire for our regional Philadelphia trade list.
TUP offers a supportive environment and intellectually curious colleagues who want to help you thrive in your career. In addition, Philadelphia is a great place to live. It's a big, culturally diverse city that's in striking distance of New York, DC, Baltimore, and Boston, and it offers thriving historical, cultural, restaurant, and arts scenes. See, for example: http://tupress.temple.edu/book/20000000009756
Under the supervision of the Editor-in-Chief and Press Director, the Editor is responsible for evaluation and acquisition of 15 to 20 titles per year. The Editor will be conversant with and open to innovative digital forms of scholarship, in addition to initiating and managing publishing projects that extend beyond the boundaries of the traditional academic monograph and, when necessary, helps to raise funds for specific projects. With input from the internal publishing committee, the Editor determines whether projects are worthy of further pursuit and review. Performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in the publishing industry. Demonstrated experience in database management. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Required Skills and Abilities:
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
*Superior writing, editing and proofreading skills.
*Excellent oral and written communication skills.
*Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
*Strong attention to detail.
*Ability to follow a task through to successful completion.
*Must be able to travel both locally and nationally requiring extended hours.
*Master's degree in a related discipline.
*Supervisory experience.
Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Charles Library
Job: Staff
Employee Status: Regular
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and. employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu.
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You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.
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John Street Secondary School was opened in 1883. Demolished in 1967, rebuilt in 1970 as a modern comprehensive school and finally demolished in 1998.
The smaller building on the right was the janitor's house, the entrance to the left of the house took you into the playground. This entrance was where the prefects would stand each morning catching any latecomers! 115 years of history... it would be wonderful if we could unearth some old photographs of the place especially of inside the building.
Picture below taken from roughly the same spot........sad isn't it?
"My father John Greenlees was a pupil at John Street High (as he called the school). He left the school when he was16 in 1919. He came to Australia to live when he was 21. He used to tell us tales about John Street High and spoke fondly of a female teacher, named Miss Bell. The students used to call her "tingaling" behind her back. Apparently she was very kind to the students. Dad was born in Bridgton and lived at 2 Muslin Street on the Corner of Main Street. His family were in Bridgeton from the 1850s. I love your site. Best wishes. ."
" I lived at 12 Greenlodge terrace, Bridgeton. I attended John St.Primary. Then John St.Secondary (the old building before it was burned down). I actually watched the school burn from my living room window, the chemistry labs going up in multi coloured flames. My dad woke me and I jumped from my top bunk bed (the bunks were in the bed recess) to see the fire in all its glory! After the fire I traveled every morning on the school bus to Craigie St. and returned to the new building when it was built. I think my year was the only one to attend all three schools. A wonderful website, both my Mum and Dad can't wait to see it, keep up the good work."
webmaster : thanks Ian, I was actually in your class at John St. School!
"Oh my god I'm in 7th heaven. I went to John St Sec fae 1973-77 ok I'll throw some names Robert McCrae John Turley[tool ] Janet Tossnie Russell Gilchrist. I just wanna say Russell, if yur oot there I wanna tell ya I'm sorry for not dancin with you at my 15 th. B-day party.I was truly shy, But I had the biggest crush on you...best 'o' British my heart still belangs tae Glasga.
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Vietjet CEO Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao is used to breaking records and doing things her way.
Posted Thursday, September 10th 2020
The 50-year-old Hanoi native is the only woman to have started and run her own major commercial airline and is Southeast Asia's first self-made female billionaire.
It has only taken a decade for Vietjet, the airline founded by Nguyen in 2007 which flies to some 120 Southeast Asian destinations, to become a serious player in the aviation industry. In 2017, the airline had a successful IPO on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, with a capitalization of 1.4 billion dollars. A year later Vietjet accounted for 46% of all passenger traffic in Vietnam and in 2019 broke the 25 million passengers-per-year mark. Behind this success lies an incredible woman whose acute sense of business is no recent development.
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Aged 21, Nguyen made her first million during her second year of university in Moscow, after hitting upon the idea of importing Asian products into Russia, which proved to be a real money-spinner. Armed with a masters in economic management from the D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, she returned to the land of her birth, adding to her wealth by investing in the private banking and real estate sectors, before launching her airline. "As the first private airline in Vietnam, we have made many positive changes to the aviation sector, enabling many to fly for the first time," stated Nguyen in an interview in 2017, who puts her success as an entrepreneur down to her deep understanding of finance and sound economic management.
"Despite the devastating effects of Covid 19 on the aviation industry, all signs point to Vietjet continuing to flourish"
Travel companies and airlines have long espoused the adage 'sex sells' and Nguyen herself unashamedly embraces the concept. Vietjet made a splash in 2014 with a photo of bikini-clad models posing in front of one of the company's jets giving a military style salute. The airline is also famous for having stewardesses in swimsuits on certain flights and featuring models in red and yellow bikinis in its annual company calendar.
The rapid rise of Vietjet – which now carries more passengers per year than the country's national carrier, Vietnam Airlines – has made Nguyen a very wealth woman indeed. Forbes puts her personal fortune in 2020 at $2.2 billion. And despite the devastating effects of Covid 19 on the aviation industry, all signs point to Vietjet continuing to grow in its populous regional market over the next decade.
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Q: Can (comment) flags be "too minor"? Flagging a comment is pretty low-effort. Handling flags probably isn't (as much). So it would be useful to have a guideline or two to know when to leave things alone because a flag would be "too minor".
Specifically, I ran into this when I saw a comment that was technically "obsolete", but I was wondering about whether...

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*age of the question;

*the question was recently active;

*the number of views of the question;

*Misc. effects of the comment (e.g. whether it pushes a more meaningful comment into the "...click for more" section)

...should affect my flagging the comment or not.
Note that I'm happy to flag whenever technically appropriate, I just don't want to make our moderators' lives miserable :D
The closest Meta thread I could find were the flag decline reasons, but that didn't provide me with an answer to this question.
PS. What may also help is to know how the flag tools work or what they look like, and how they compare to the review queues (and the volume of tasks there).

A: Anything that reduces noise on the site is a good thing.
That said, comment flags are a fairly low priority for mods (we get around to them after normal flags are handled), and there are a couple hundred in there right now.  From experience I know that about a third of those flags will be dismissed without deleting the flagged comment, because people will flag comments for all sorts of reasons, some of which are not compelling.
Good comment flags are ones that identify comments that are:

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*rude or offensive

*not constructive / off-topic

*obsolete

*too chatty

just like the flagging dialog says.  Just don't expect immediate action from the mods, and don't expect any action if you are flagging frivolously.
Keep in mind that if a comment really doesn't belong, multiple flags from community members will result in automatic deletion, without involving the diamond moderators.


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