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Notes on War Experiences
Eddie Rickenbacker (1890–1973)
From Into the Blue: American Writers on Aviation and Spaceflight
Silent newsreel: Eddie Rickenbacker & the 88th, 94th, & 185th Aero Squadrons (YouTube)
"Last U.S. World War I veteran Frank W. Buckles dies at 110" (The Washington Post, February 28, 2011)
Previous Story of the Week selections about veterans
• "Views of Washington," John Dos Passos
• "Damn the Torpedoes!" Helen Lawrenson
Into the Blue: American Writers on Aviation and Spaceflight
60 selections • 517 pages
Also available as an e-book
First Lieutenant Eddie Rickenbacker, 94th Aero Squadron, in his Spad plane near Rembercourt, France (October 18, 1918). Courtesy of the National Archives.
When Edward Vernon Rickenbacker died in 1973, a laudatory obituary in The New York Times covered at length his extraordinary achievement as the president of Eastern Air Lines. In 1934 General Motors had assigned him the task of turning its troubled air transport division around.
In its first year under his management, Eastern turned in a net gain of $350,000—the first profit in the history of the airline industry. The second year he doubled the profits. By the third year, when the Government ordered G. M. to sell its airlines or get out of aircraft manufacturing, a banking syndicate offered more than $3 million for Eastern.
Mr. Rickenbacker pleaded with his employers for an equal chance to "save the airline for the boys and girls who helped build it." He received 60 days to raise the money and was told the company would be his for $3.5 million. The night before the option expired he got his final commitment, and the next day, March 2, 1938, he owned Eastern Air Lines. . . .
For 25 years under Mr. Rickenbacker's guidance—from 1935 to 1960—it earned a profit every year.
In spite of this impressive business triumph, the Times admits that "in the long run it will not be his material successes that will be remembered. Rather, he will be recalled as a larger-than-life figure cast in the same mold as legendary folk heroes of the past." Rickenbacker's name will forever evoke both his early fame as a record-shattering World War I ace pilot and his survival for twenty-four days adrift at sea on a life raft in 1942, after the plane carrying him and seven others crashed into the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Rickenbacker's personal papers are held at the Library of Congress and include his typed notes from late 1918, describing his very first flight as a World War I pilot. Published for the first time in the Library of America collection Into the Blue, this straightforward yet riveting rough draft was rather freely transformed by the ghostwriter of Rickenbacker's 1919 memoir Fighting the Flying Circus into a folksy, melodramatic first chapter, with a opening sentence that reads "After days of schooling and nights of anticipation, I woke up one morning to find my dreams come true."
It was on March 6th, 1918, after several days awaiting the weather to permit several of the boys, who were at Paris, awaiting to take back planes which would be used in our long expected and anticipated flight over the front.. . . . If you don't see the full selection below, click here (PDF) or click here (Google Docs) to read it—free!
Labels: Eddie Rickenbacker, World War I
Posted on Friday, November 8, 2013 at 3:54 PM
Jyothi said...
A very fascinating account. Eddie Rickenbacker must have been a great leader, very daring and adventurous. The description is greatly thrilling. However, I would have loved to read an account of his survival for twenty four days on the Pacific after his plane crashed.
The Library of America said...
Jyothi: A short selection probably wouldn't do justice to the dramatic account at sea of Rickenbacker and his fellow survivors. He described those experiences in a full-length book, "Seven Came Through" (1943).


I've decided to write this blog post after noticing how many people were asking me to make gettext optional when building fswatch. At the beginning I actually thought it was optional. And I never dug any deeper into the matter because, apparently, everybody experiencing this problem was building fswatch from the repository sources instead of building it from a release tar-ball. I would typically answer to build the release tar-ball instead and I would hear no more complaints.
Making gettext optional is easy, and should be a best practice when writing a piece of software. However, I've seen so many questions in the Internet about this topic that I've decided to write a blog post where I would outline the reasons why you should do it and how you should do it using the GNU Autotools.
So, What's the Issue With Building From Repository Sources?
Actually there's no issue. But probably many people asking that question don't know how the Autotools work. Autoconf is a tool whose goal is producing scripts (the ubiquitous configure script) that configure the source code before building it to adapt it to the characteristics of the current system. In a typical flow the user does nothing but running configure. The script will run and will test for the presence of all the features requested by the author. The presence of a feature, or its lack thereof, can then be used to parametrise Makefiles, or more generally, be used to conditionally drive the execution of other tests or scripts.
The Autotools are not required by end users. The scripts generated by the Autotools are fully independent from them. These script are then bundled with the sources (in a distribution) which is often called a release tar-ball.
As you can see, the goal of the Autotools is making users' life simple, not maintainers'. In fact, maintainers need to have the Autotools components they use in order to generate a distribution. These are the sources you typically find in a package repository such as fswatch. That's why you don't find any configure script in the source repository: it's created when a release is created and a distribution is packaged.


There are a number of different ways to earn a living as a designer or developer. Of course, you could work as an employee for a design studio, you could work as an in-house designer for a company, you could freelance, or you could start your own studio or agency. While those are the most common approaches, they are not the only options. With loads of competition for client work, a growing number of designers are actually using a combination of a few different sources of income in order to earn a living.
You may have heard or read about earning passive income as a designer. In this article we'll take a detailed look at the opportunities to use your design skills for passive or recurring income.
What is passive income for designers? Well, there are a lot of varying opinions and different definitions out there. For the purposes of this article, we'll be looking at things aside from client work or work that you would do as an employee.
With client projects, whether you are charging an hourly rate or a flat fee for the project, you are essentially exchanging your time for money. The amount of money that you can make will be limited by your rates and the amount of time that you can work. The approaches that we'll be looking at in this article are not passive in the sense that they require no work, but the amount of money that you can make is not limited to the number of hours that you are able to work. In most cases you'll be putting in the majority of the work upfront, and then you'll (hopefully) be able to continue to make money from that work well into the future. And you may be able to make money repeatedly for the same work, which is where the recurring aspect comes into play.
If you're looking for an easy way to make money as a designer, this is not really the answer. However, if you're looking to use your skills in a smart way that may pay off quite well over a period of time, read on.
So if passive income for designers isn't 100% passive, what's the point? Well, these options do require some work, but there are still plenty of benefits of these types of personal projects.
Most of the freelance designers that I know would love to be able to reduce their dependency on client work. Sure, client work can be extremely rewarding, but there are some significant benefits in not being 100% dependent on it.
One of the frustrating things about being a freelance designer is the need to constantly find new clients and new projects. You'll need to dedicate time to communicating with potential clients and drafting proposals or quotes. If you go through a spell where it is difficult to find potential clients or to secure the work, your income can suffer. If you have some other income aside from client work, it can make these times more manageable.
Some designers choose to pursue streams of passive income to provide some extra stability for times when client work may be slow, and others choose to work towards getting away from client work altogether.
Although the potential to earn a living from passive and/or recurring methods does exist, what is more realistic for most designers is to simply use it to supplement their client work. As I mentioned in the intro, many designers are earning a living from a combination of different sources of income. You may make half of your income working on client projects, and the other half could come from things like stock graphic sales and freelance blogging. Earning a living strictly from client work is a real challenge for many freelancers because there is so much competition out there, but earning a living from a combination of several different sources makes it a lot more achievable.
By establishing some alternate sources of income, you'll add some diversity, which should provide a little more stability. That stability could become important if your client work slows down or if you need to take an extended amount of time away from work.
Not every designer who pursues the types of projects that we'll cover in this article will make huge amounts of money, but some designers are able to earn much more with these approaches than they would be able to achieve with client work. If you write an e-book that becomes a top seller or if you achieve a great deal of success with designing and selling stock graphics, you're likely to make a lot more money for the time that you invested as compared to what you would have been able to make by investing the same amount of time into a client project. It's certainly not the case that every designer can make more money this way, but the potential is higher.
When you're working on client projects or working as an employed designer for that matter, you won't usually have the privilege to work on things of your choice. You'll be working on whatever the client or your employer wants. It may or may not be something that interests you.
One of the great things about these side projects for passive income is that you can choose what you work on so you can focus on something that you will enjoy. Not only will that make your work more enjoyable, but many designers also find it to be a lot of fun to work on their own projects knowing that the sky is the limit and what they get out of it is totally up to them.
These types of side projects are also a great way to develop new skills or to improve your existing skills. You can work on things that you wouldn't normally get the opportunity to work on otherwise, and if there is a new skill that you want to develop, it's likely that you can find a way to incorporate it into your project. The skills that you develop on these side projects could come in handy for future client projects or in your own projects.
Another major benefit to side projects is that you can typically fit them into your schedule when you have some down time between client projects. For example, imagine that you have a client lined up for a new project, but they have been slow at making the upfront payment and signing the contract. Rather than wasting the time while your waiting for them, you can use that time productively to design some new stock graphics to sell. Or if you have a slow period between clients, you can use that time to work on designing some templates to sell. Whenever the client work picks up again, you can put your side projects on hold until you have more time available.
If you're working toward the point of getting away from client work altogether or at least primarily relying on these passive sources for the majority of your income, you may find that your work schedule offers more flexibility. Instead of needing to be reachable during normal business hours, you'll have the option to work evenings and/or weekends instead, and it also may be easier to travel and work on the move.
Okay so we've looked at some of the reasons why you might want to pursue passive income as a designer, but how do you do it? Here are a number of options that many designers are having success with right now.
All of your web design clients will need hosting of some kind. It's possible that they could be hosting the site on their own server, but if you're working with small or medium sized businesses, this is pretty rare. And for you, it can be easier if all, or at least most of your clients are using the same web host. One of the easiest ways to make some passive income is to sign up as a hosting reseller or affiliate. Almost every hosting company has an affiliate program, and as an affiliate you'll earn a referral commission every time you refer someone who signs up for hosting. With most hosting companies, you'll earn an upfront payment of $50 – $100 just for referring a client who signs up for a simple shared hosting account.
If you're looking to make some recurring income from hosting, consider signing up as a reseller. Many hosts offer reseller accounts. Typically, you'll purchase the reseller hosting, pay a monthly fee like you would for any other hosting account, and then you'll be able to sell hosting to your clients. As a reseller you will usually have control over some of the details, like the price you'll charge the clients. If you have a number of clients purchasing hosting through you, this can add up to a significant amount of money each month. The down side is that resellers are typically responsible for supporting their own clients, so you'll probably need to factor in some time for providing that customer support to your clients.
Many hosted content management systems (CMSs) will also offer options for affiliates or resellers. In some cases it will be private labeled so you would be able to use your own branding and sell it to your client as if it were your own product. This will typically include hosting, so it would work as an alternative to being a hosting reseller or affiliate.
Many designers turn to books and/or e-books when they want to learn something new. Creating your own e-book is not that complicated or costly, and so it can be a great option for the designer who wants to make some money by teaching others. There are countless e-books available on topics related to design and development, and there are always opportunities to capitalize on current trends or hot topics in the industry by writing your own e-book.
You don't need to have an established audience or strong name recognition in the industry in order to have success at selling your e-book, although that certainly wouldn't hurt. You can publish guest posts at various design blogs and promote your e-book in the author bio, offer an affiliate program so others can promote your e-book for you, or run promos at deal sites targeted at designers (see the Resources section at the end of the article for some helpful links).
Stock photography sites typically sell graphics and illustrations in addition to photos, and you can apply to sell your own designs at these stock marketplaces. In addition, there are some stock graphic marketplaces (see the Resources section) that are also great places to sell your work.
Things like logos, vector illustrations, UI sets, textures, icons, print templates, and PSD files are all possibilities. Getting started with stock can be challenging because most of the marketplace sites present stiff competition, but there are plenty of examples of designers who are making good money with this approach.
HTML/CSS website templates are in high demand. There are plenty of designers and websites offering them for sale, and those that appeal to buyers produce a lot of revenue for the designers. You could design and sell templates at your own website, or you could sell your templates at a stock marketplace (see the Resources section).
There are a lot of benefits of creating and selling templates aside from the high income potential. First, you could use your templates in client projects, so they can potentially help to speed up your workflow and allow you to offer lower-priced options to clients with limited budgets. Also, working on templates will allow you to continually improve your skills by staying on top of the latest developments in the industry. You can choose to create a template for something that you would like to work on, rather than only for the type of client that you currently have.
In addition to HTML/CSS templates, you can also design/develop templates for specific content management systems. WordPress themes are the most popular, but you could also develop for another CMS or e-commerce platform. Top WordPress themes bring in huge amounts of money for their developers. The down side to both HTML/CSS templates and WordPress themes is that this is likely to require more time from you for customer service as compared to selling stock graphics or e-books.
Starting a blog is also another option. There are already countless blogs in the design/development industry, but new ones are still able to have success if they can stand out. With a successful blog, you can make money from things like advertising sales, affiliate programs, and creating and selling your own products. The down side to building a blog is that it is very likely to take a considerable amount of time before it is making any kind of significant revenue. Also, with so many blogs already existing, it is possible that you'll never reach the level of traffic or income that you would like.
Creating and running a membership website is another option that some designers choose to pursue. Your site will need to offer some type of content that people are willing to pay for on a monthly or yearly basis. Some options in the design industry include tutorial sites, online courses, stock graphics, template/theme clubs, etc. Much like blogging, starting a membership site will require that you're willing to put in a lot of work up front, and you may need some patience before it starts to produce much revenue.
Now that we've taken a look at some of the options for earning passive/recurring income as a designer, here is a list of resources that can be extremely helpful in your own pursuit.
Bluehost – Bluehost is a leading web hosting provider that offers reseller plans as well as an affiliate program.
HostGator – HostGator is another leading hosting company that you can promote as an affiliate or reseller.
MediaTemple – MediaTemple hosting is especially popular with designers. They don't offer a specific reseller hosting plan, but you could use one of the DV plans and resell it to your clients. They also offer an affiliate program.
Shopify – If you create e-commerce websites for your clients, Shopify can be a great option. They offer a partner program that allows you to make recurring income by referring your clients to Shopify.
Highwire – Highwire is another hosted e-commerce platform that also offers a partner program where you can earn recurring income.
BigCommerce – Like Shopify and Highwire, BigCommerce can be used to power e-commerce sites for your clients and you can make money as a partner.
Creative Market – Creative Market is a great place to sell your stock graphics. You can sign up to create a store, upload your products, and set your own prices.
Envato Marketplaces – Envato runs a network of popular marketplace sites including ThemeForest, GraphicRiver, and CodeCanyon. These sites are all great places to sell your templates, themes, graphics, and plugins.
Deal Sites for Designers – Sites like MightyDeals, InkyDeals, and MyDesignDeals can also be great resources if you are looking for help with selling your ebooks, templates, or stock files.
Now that you know where you can make some extra income with your side projects, we'll take a look at six keys or tips that will hopefully help to make your own efforts with side projects more beneficial.
There are any number of different reasons why you could start a side project. Maybe you are just looking for a project that will allow you to do the things you enjoy, but with more creative freedom than your full-time work. Or it could be that you want to learn some new skill and you're using the side project to gain experience. For many designers the motivation is at least partially motivated by the opportunity for income. You could be looking for a little extra money on top of your full-time income, or it could be that you're a freelancer and you're trying to make more productive use of your time between client projects.
It's important to know your purpose and your motivation because it should dictate how you go about managing the side project. There is no right or wrong motivation. If your main purpose is to have fun and enjoy your creative freedom, you can pretty much work on whatever you want whenever you feel like it. On the other hand, if your purpose is to supplement your freelancing income you will want to approach the side project with a more organized and business-like mindset.
Your purpose will also have a big influence on the specific side project you choose to follow. If you're looking to make money you'll obviously need to choose something with the potential for creating that income. If you're looking for something that will simply supplement your existing income you may want to choose something that offers the potential to start making a small amount of money pretty quickly. If your goal is to ultimately use the side-project to replace your full-time income, you'll want to consider the long-term income potential of any projects that you evaluate.
One of the biggest challenges with side projects is the inevitable time limitation. Take a look at your schedule and try to be as realistic as possible about how much time you really can dedicate to a side project. Do you have a few hours that you can dedicate each week? Is your available time more sporadic and not as frequent? It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of an idea for a side project only to realize pretty quickly that you simply don't have the time needed to make it work. It's better to consider those time limitations before getting started and chose a side project that will fit with the amount of time that you have available.
Along with the previous point, on-going time requirements should also be considered. For example, you may have time available right now to create a WordPress theme or plugin to sell, but will you have the time for on-going support and updates that will be required? The more limitations that exist on your time, the more you should consider projects with a reduced need for on-going time commitments.
Anything that is likely to involve a considerable amount of customer service or support will require that you always have some time available to deal with these issues. This doesn't mean that you can't sell any items or products, because some items require much less support than others. For example, designing and selling an icon set will lead to a small amount of customer service emails, and most of the requests you do receive will be things like answering basic questions or helping people who may have issues with downloads or payments. Selling website templates, WordPress themes, or plugins will likely bring far more customer service requests, and many of them will involve more time and effort on your part to research and solve.
In general, things like stock graphics and e-books are good for designers who don't expect to have much time available for ongoing support and service. And things like templates, plugins, blogs, community websites, an online courses are good opportunities if the need for on-going support is not a problem. Also keep in mind that income potential is not equal for all projects. So while top selling WordPress themes will require support from the designer/developer, they also provide a high potential income.
Setting aside the time needed for your side project is important. If you're working a full-time job or freelancing full-time you'll probably need to set aside some time during evenings or weekends to focus on the side project. Most people, myself included, struggle to get things done on side projects if time is not designated specifically for that purpose.
Each project will have it's own time requirements, so you'll need to consider your own situation. If you're working on something like a book that will take a lot of time to complete, try to find a time in your schedule that you can dedicate on a weekly basis.
From my own experience, one of the most challenging aspects of side projects is limiting the scope. In most situations it's easy to try to do too much all at once, and with a limited amount of time available it can reduce the quality and success of the project. If you're working on a blog or a website as your side project you may have big ideas and plans that you want to implement with the site. In most cases you'll be better off if you can keep it basic to get started, focus on doing things well, and then expand and add new features or sections of the site later.
If your goal is to create a template or theme club as your side project, focus at first on just creating your first template or theme and doing the best job possible. Then later you can focus on adding more templates and themes, but don't try to do too much right away.
Time limitations are something that you'll always have to deal with on side projects. By recognizing the limitation and appropriately focusing on starting small you can build success over a period of time, and you'll do it on a solid foundation. If you're trying to do too much all at once it's easy to get frustrated and give up before you achieve that success that you're looking for.
While you're thinking about how much time your side project will require on an on-going basis, think not only about the time that you will have available, but also about whether it is something that you will still want to be working on a year from now. Also consider if it is possible for the time requirements of the project to grow faster than the income from the project. For example, you could start some type of community website for designers. It's possible that the site could grow quickly and require more effort on your part to keep it running smoothly. It's also possible that the site doesn't produce significant income for you despite growth in traffic and the amount of time you spend working on the site. If this happens, how will you sustain the site? Will you be able to use the income from the site to outsource the maintenance to someone else? Will you be able to quit your full-time job or scale back on client projects to allow for more time on the project?
In addition to sustainability, you can also consider if the project is something that you may be able to sell. If the side project is a website or a blog, chances are you would be able to find a buyer when you are ready to move on to something else (of course, it's possible that you may not be able to find a buyer that is willing to pay the amount that you want to get for the site). Obviously, the details of the project's sustainability and your exit plan can change and evolve throughout the life of the project, but it helps to consider these details early on and at least start to develop a plan.
The unlimited possibility for side projects is one of the things I love about the design and development industry. There are always ways to have fun and experiment on your own, and making money with side projects is also possible. However, in order for the project to truly be successful you'll need to make the best use of your time, and I hope the tips and opportunities covered in this article can help with your own projects.


In the mountains and skies of Bhutan lives Druk the Dragon. You can see him dancing across the Bhutanese flag whenever the wind blows. His thunderous roar can be heard as a storm builds, and when it recedes, his glowing rainbow colors appear. Druk is searching for a playmate and hopes your dog will join him on his adventures in the Land of Happiness.
Made with PlayTuff Technology™, our Happiness Pals have a specially engineered, tough, durable lining and reinforced seams to withstand the rigorous play of even the most rough-and-tumble pups.
Always supervise play. No toy part should be ingested.


The HQ of Samyang Packaging sells the most PET bottles in Korea and leads the domestic PET bottle market.
Gwanghyewon Plant is a plant that produces clean aseptic beverages in a bacteria-free environment.
Daejeon Plant 1 mostly produces heat resistant bottles and freeform with the highest production capacity in Korea.
Jincheon Plant supplies PET bottles in the central part of the country. The Plant is equipped with various kinds of test equipment to promote quality improvement.
Yangsan Plant is located in an area where it is easy to access overseas markets including Japan as a Plant specialized in the production of export products. The Plant can deliver their products in one to two days to major ports of Japan.


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Hublot Brand Ambassdors Pelé & Kylian Mbappé Meet For The First Time In A Legendary Moment For Soccer
By Deyvanshi Masrani | April 3, 2019
By Deyvanshi Masrani
Tagged: FIFA World Cup, Football, Hublot, kylian mbappe, Pelé, Ricardo Guadalupe, Soccer, Soccer legends, World Cup
Hublot facilitated what may be one of the most influential and impactful meetings in the world of soccer and sport as a whole, when it brought together two of its brand ambassadors—a football legend and football legend in the making: Pelé and Kylian Mbappé. Though one finished his career and the other's is just starting, both have made a huge mark in their respective fields; but most importantly, what brings them together is their love and respect for football. The meeting represents what the brand calls a "passing of the baton," as well as an acknowledgment between the greatest player of all time and a promising hope of the next greatest of all time.
"The generosity of Pelé and Kylian can be seen in their eyes, as can their love of football," began Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot. "This flame, this inextinguishable strength, is what drives these two great champions. They are inspiring new generations of footballers and writing the history of football, so it was perfectly natural to bring them together. Having them in our family is a great source of pride and pleasure, because before being football stars, they are above all great men who command respect."
"I am honored to have the opportunity to personally meet Kylian," said Pelé, Hublot ambassador since 2013; the youngest player to ever win a FIFA World Cup; the only triple world champion with the Brazilian team in the history of football; UN and UNESCO ambassador. "He embodies the new generation of footballers and espouses the values of a sport that inspires and unites the world. I am happy that he symbolises hope; the hope that anything is possible, for the
dreams we must believe in and fight for, regardless of our origins or our social status. For me, the key to success can be captured in two words: humility and perseverance. That is the message that the new generation must convey, and Kylian has perfectly understood this."
"I have learned that the biggest stars and the best players are the most humble and
respectful, those who are able to keep their feet on the ground," continued Mbappé, Hublot's newest ambassador; greatest hope in the world of football; the youngest ever player to score a double in the knockout stage; the youngest player to score in a World Cup final match since Pelé in 1958. "Respect, humility and lucidity are values that my parents passed down to me and they are values that I am proud to now share with my adopted family, Hublot, and King Pelé, who perfectly embodies what my parents have always taught me —to be a great footballer, you must first and foremost be a great man."
All images courtesy of Hublot.
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Levrett, a Company formed to acquire a target company with realisable or developed commercial technologies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector, announces its interim results for the period ended 30 September 2016.
Further to the announcement dated 16 September 2016 relating to the possible acquisition of Nuformix Limited, the Company can confirm that the Acquisition is at an advanced stage, subject to the completion of documentation and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
The Company intends to convene a General Meeting in order to seek the shareholder approvals necessary to pursue this opportunity, following publication of the prospectus. Further announcements to shareholders will be made in due course.


There is something very soothing and sweet associated with the Hill-Stations of Southern India. Often referred to as idyllic retreats, South India Hill Stations have everything that makes up to a desired trip. The soft slopes of Nilgiris are the home to these hill stations where natural bliss, scenic beauty and peace resides in harmony with the tourists. Beginning from Coimbatore, the tour proceeds to Ooty where Kurinji flower blooms once in 12 years. Known for its ethereal elegance, Ooty rules the tourist heart.
Coonoor too forms a special place in this itinerary for its special tea estates, rose gardens and parks. Next destination is the gift of the forest - Kodaikanal. Laden with stunning surprises, Kodaikanal is covered by greens, meadows, cascading streams, colourful flora and fauna. Munnar with its misty charm, cardamon hills and tea plantations attract the senses of every tourist. Towards the end, South India Hill Station tour graduates in Kochi's timeless flavour.
On arrival at the Airport / Railway Station in Coimbatore, you will be transferred to Ooty, which is 100 kms and 04 hrs. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel and later proceed for sight seeing which include Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Ooty Town Shopping, Doddabetta Peak. Overnight stay at Ooty.
Today you will proceed to Coonoor to look from close quarters the Tea Gardens, Rose Garden, Sim's Park, Avalanche, Dolphin's nose, Ketty Valley, Koddandu Point, Lambs Park. Overnight stay at Ooty.
The full day is free. You may choose to visit the Kodaikanal Lake, spread over an area of 60 acres and surrounded by wooded slopes. The attractive walk around the lake takes between one and a half hours. Additionally, you have the option of boating or fishing. Later visit Cocker's Walk, Golf Links, Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks, Silver Cascade Falls, Bear Shola Falls. Overnight stay at Kodaikanal.
After an early morning breakfast, embark on a fascinating journey to Munnar, 160 kms and 05 hrs, enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantations enroute. On arrival, check in at Hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure trekking around the estate. Overnight stay at Munnar.
After breakfast, a morning sight seeing trip of Munnar; visiting the Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, Visit Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Dam, Echo Point, View Point & Tea Gardens. Rest of the day at leisure and enjoy another overnight stay at your hotel.
After breakfast, leave from Munnar at 7.00 am for Cochin, which is 150 kms and 05 hrs. On arrival at Cochin, check-in at the Hotel. Later go on a pleasant boat ride across the Cochin Harbour, which takes you to the gateway of the Arabian Sea. On arrival at Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour, which includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, etc. After the thrilling boat ride, go on a shopping spree & of the city center before returning to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.


UAE Embassy provides Zakat Al Fitr, Eid clothing to needy families in Jordan.
The UAE Embassy in Jordan has provided Zakat Al Fitr and Eid clothing to needy families in the capital, Amman, and other areas.
Faisal Ahmed Al Malik, Charge d' Affaires, distributed the Eid clothing to around 110 orphans, as well as iftar meals, as part of an iftar project supervised by the embassy.
He said that the project is part of the charitable programmes that were launched by Emirati humanitarian organisations during the Holy Month of Ramadan, and in celebration of the Year of Zayed.
The project's beneficiaries thanked the UAE for its humanitarian gesture and added that such programmes will further consolidate the ties between the people of the UAE and Jordan.


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Tom Farrell (eigentlich Thomas Francis Farrell; * 18. Januar 1944 in New York City) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Mittelstreckenläufer.

Beim 800-Meter-Lauf der Olympischen Spiele 1964 in Tokio wurde er Fünfter.

1965 wurde er Englischer Meister, 1966 US-Meister über 880 Yards. Für die St. John's University in New York City startend wurde er 1964 und 1965 NCAA-Meister über 800 m bzw. 880 Yards.

1968 siegte er über 800 m beim US-Ausscheidungskampf für die Olympischen Spiele in Mexiko-Stadt. Dort gewann er mit seiner persönlichen Bestzeit von 1:45,4 min die Bronzemedaille hinter dem Australier Ralph Doubell, der mit 1:44,3 min einen Weltrekord aufstellte, und dem Kenianer Wilson Kiprugut (1:44,5 min).

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Moldovan writer and publicist Leonida Lari died yesterday morning, after a long battled with cancer, according to daily 'Adevarul.' She was 62. Lari, a former parliamentarian in both Moldova and Romania (on behalf of the National Christian Democratic Party – PNTCD), was a fervent supporter of Romania's union with the Republic of Moldova. After leaving parliament, she was a member of the Greater Romania Party for ten years and then returned to PNTCD.
Lari has written 24 volumes of poetry and prose and is also known for her translations of universal literature. She was one of the leaders of the Moldovan Movement of national emancipation in 1988-1991.


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Лог — село (бывший посёлок городского типа) в Иловлинском районе Волгоградской области России. Административный центр Логовского сельского поселения.

География
Село находится в 30-ти км к северу от административного центра района — посёлка Иловля на федеральной автодороге Р-22 Каспий.

История
Основан в конце XIX века как хутор при железнодорожной станции Лог Грязе-Царицынской железной дороги. Название станция получила, очевидно, от рельефа местности. В 1906 году при станции был построен вокзал. Были построены жилые казармы для начальника станции, дорожно-ремонтного мастера, водокачка. Основным населением хутора были казаки. Постепенно вокруг станции стали селиться люди, так как она являлась важным объектом для товарообмена и торговли. Население хутора непрерывно росло за счет приезжих железнодорожных служащих, купцов и рабочего люда, а также казаков из близлежащих хуторов.

В 1960 году указом Президиума Верховного Совета РСФСР хутор Логовский преобразован в рабочий поселок Лог.

В 2006 г. преобразован в село.

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Инфраструктура
В селе есть школа и детский сад, дом культуры, абонентский отдел «ООО Газпром межрегионгаз Волгоград», «ООО Зори Поволжья» (Логовский консервный завод), отделение Сбербанка России. Неподалёку от села находится заброшенный военный аэродром Качинского ВВАУЛ «Лог».

Образование
Детский сад, средняя общеобразовательная школа.

Достопримечательности
 Храм святых апостолов Петра и Павла

Примечания

Населённые пункты Иловлинского района
Бывшие посёлки городского типа Волгоградской области


I use both film and a K10D but i'm having a tough time finding photos from this lens on a full frame film body.
Can you share some if you have them?
The 43mm fl on film is perfect and great as a one lens "walk about".
Here's a link to my flickr stream that has only my shots from the 43/1.9. All but one are on film.
the big question for me is would I miss the 30mm f1.4?
I like that I could use the 43mm on film and digital, this is a major plus and sometimes makes me leave the sigma at home.
If I want something wider on dslr, I can use my 20mm f2.8, and if I miss the 30mm look on digital I have a 35-105 f3.5.
The other thing I will miss is the f1.4 speed.
Will I miss this extra stop?
The only minor knock that I have with the FA43 on film is its speed. A tad slow for a standard/normal lens. It would have been nice if it was a f1.4.
My K50/1.2 is still my goto lens for night shooting.
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I don't think you will miss the stop because the 43 is so much more impressive wide open than the sigma stopped down.
Perfect fov on film (the sigma is a reasonable substitution on digital). Also nice and compact, crazy sharp. I don't get the 43mm FOV on digital, but I do get 28mm on digital, which is pretty much the exact same FOV. Too bad the 28mms I've tried are nothing like it.


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Hotel Features. Hilton Woodland Hills's atrium-like lobby features hanging and potted plants, earth-toned loveseats and skylights. The hotel's Brasserie restaurant serves California cuisine. Fitzgerald's lounge offers complimentary weekday happy hour buffet and beverage specials. The lounge features live jazz, R&B and standards most weekend nights. Hilton Woodland Hills contains a business center, meeting rooms and a technology helpdesk. Wedding services and event catering are available. The hotel offers complimentary access to a new Precor fitness center located on the third floor. The hotel also offers complimentary access to the adjacent fitness center featuring 13 tennis course, a spa tub and an outdoor lap pool, must be 18.
Guestrooms. Hilton Woodland Hills contains 16 floors with 326 guestrooms offering views of the San Fernando Valley or Trillium Plaza grounds. Rooms feature coffeemakers, satellite television and video game consoles.
Standard room: One king Hilton Serenity bed with pillowtop mattress, down duvet, 250-thread-count linens, and "Touch of Down" pillows. Accent throw. Located on floors 2-10. 312 square feet. Cherry-wood furnishings. Workspace with ergonomic chair and extra outlets. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Clock radio with MP3 docking station. Two-line phone with voicemail. Coffeemaker and bottle water. Bathroom with marble accents and curved showed rod. Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.
Junior suite: One king bed or two double beds with pillowtop mattresses and down/feather duvets. Separate sitting area with sofa and coffee table. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable TV with premium channels. Clock radio with MP3 docking station. Multi-line speakerphone. Complimentary bottled water. Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries, curved shower rod. Turndown service with pillowtop chocolate or similar amenity.
Executive King: One king Hilton Hilton Serenity bed with pillowtop mattress, European-style, imperial-striped, executive sheeting with 250-thread-count linens, feather/down duvet, and "Touch of Down" pillows. Floors 11–15. 312 square feet. Cherry-wood furnishings. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Clock radio with MP3 docking station. Cable TV with premium channels. Multi-line speakerphone. Complimentary bottled water. Marble-accented bathroom with Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries, curved shower rod. Thick terry-cloth bathrobes. Turndown service with pillowtop chocolate or similar amenity. <p>Access to private club lounge serving complimentary breakfast and evening hors d' oeuvres.
Executive Two Doubles: Two double Hilton Serenity beds with pillowtop mattresses, European-style, imperial-striped, executive sheeting with 250-thread-count linens, feather/down duvet, and "Touch of Down" pillows. Floors 11–15. 312 square feet. Cherry-wood furnishings. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Clock radio with MP3 docking station. Cable TV with premium channels. Multi-line speakerphone. Complimentary bottled water. Marble-accented bathroom with Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries, curved shower rod. Thick terry-cloth bathrobes. Turndown service with pillowtop chocolate or similar amenity. <p> Access to private club lounge serving complimentary breakfast and evening hors d' oeuvres.
Standard Two Doubles: Two double Hilton Serenity beds with pillowtop mattresses and down duvets, 250-thread-count linens, and "Touch of Down" pillows. Accent throw. Located on floors 2-10. 312 square feet. Cherry-wood furnishings. Workspace with ergonomic chair and extra outlets. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Clock radio with MP3 docking station. Two-line phone with voicemail. Coffeemaker and bottle water. Bathroom with marble accents and curved showed rod. Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.
Standard King: One king bed. Cherry-wood furnishings. Workspace with ergonomic chair and extra outlets. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Clock radio with MP3 docking station. Two-line phone with voice mail. Coffeemaker and bottle water. Bathroom with marble accents and curved showed rod. Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.
Approximate distance to the hotel is 19.5 miles.
Take the Canoga Avenue exit/Exit 26B.
Turn right onto Canoga Avenue.
Turn right onto Burbank Boulevard.
Turn left onto Canoga Avenue.
Approximate distance to the hotel is 26.0 miles.
Merge onto West Century Boulevard.
Merge onto I-405 North toward Santa Monica.
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Take the Canoga Avenue exit.


The Intellects will confer Prabashi Odia Bhasha Samman-2016 on the occasion of 2nd anniversary of Classical Status to Odia Language and World Mother tongue day with a special focus on Odia language on 20th February 2016. The program will be held at India International Center, Maxmular Marg, New Delhi.
Delhi-based Odia community organization The Intellects will confer Prabashi Odia Bhasha Samman-2016 to Dr Bibhuti Pattnaik, Soumya Ranjan Pattnaik , Dr. Amarendra Khatua, Sh. Baishnab Ch Parida, Sh. Kulamani Biswal, Dr. Natabar Sathpathy, Sh. Gajanan Mishra, Smt Kuku Das, Dr. Iti Samant, Smt Mamata Mohapatra, Sh. Subhashis Panigrahi, Sh. Manoranjan Mohapatra and Sh. Subhranshu Panda.
Union Minister Sh. Dharmendra Pradhan will attend as Chief Guest, Internationally acclaimed Writer Journalist Sir Mark Tully will join as Guest of Honour, other guest of honours are Dr. Prasanna Pattsani, MP A.V.Swamy, Dr. Bhagaban Prakash and Eminent Author Dr. Jagannath Prasad Dash.


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001 Σχολή Ανθρωπιστικών Επιστημών / Faculty of Humanities
Τμήμα Τουρκικών και Μεσανατολικών Σπουδών / Turkish and Middle Eastern Studies Department
Emin Nihad
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Encyclopaedia of Islam Online
Emin Nihad (Emīn Nihād, d. after 1875) was the author of Müsameretname (Müsāmeretnāme, "Book of night entertainment"), a work of seven narratives in Ottoman Turkish published in twelve volumes between 1288/1872 and 1292/1875. Except for a single reference in Yusuf (Yūsuf) Neyyir's Gülzar-ı hayal (2 vols., 1288/1871–2 and 1292/1875), which indicates that Emin Nihad worked in the Turkish Correspondance Office Mektubi-i Hariciye Kalemi/ Mektūb-ı Khāriciyye Qalemi) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
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Sarah Palin? Still in campaign mode, she's preparing moose chili for Greta Van Susteren and a fish casserole for Matt Lauer. If I were wearing a tasteful suit near the stove and my husband were stretched out on a nearby couch ala The First Dude, he'd jump up to holler, "You're going to ruin your clothes. Put on an apron!" Sarah, either trying to maintain a national political presence or out to replace Martha Stewart, is showing she can prepare dinner while making statements that reveal she never diagrammed a sentence, such as, "I would have loved more opportunities to speak to the American people about what I'd like to see of – happen there with our country." Perhaps in Alaska English is taught as a second language? (Note to Keith Olbermann: if Sarah invites you to dinner, bring a food taster).
Michelle and Barack Obama? Showing no signs of campaign fatigue, they're planning inaugural events, being briefed on upcoming duties, making cabinet appointments and arranging the move. It's been announced that Michelle's mother will likely join them in The White House, squelching any doubts about Barack's truly having a cool disposition. This man is taking on the American presidency at one of the hardest times in history and inviting his mother-in-law to live under the same roof! (Note to the mother-in-law: offer no suggestions and wait awhile before making moose chili).
George Bush? Asked to assess his performance, he listed his regrets as not having clarified that the Mission Accomplished banner was a statement about the ship and not a representation that the Iraq war was over and about having said, "Dead or alive." (Note to W: Given these few mistakes, it must be hard to grasp having such low approval ratings).
Joe Lieberman? Davening in No Man's Land between parties.
Elizabeth and John Edwards? Marital difficulties seem to have re-surfaced.
Bill and Hillary Clinton? Conspicuously quiet. Maybe Sarah Palin will invite Hillary to Alaska to bake chocolate chip cookies with her.
(Note to self: turn off the TV and move on).


Jim Ross Calls Baron Corbin-Kurt Angle WrestleMania Match "Underwhelming"
Kurt Angle announced on Monday Night Raw that Baron Corbin will be his opponent at WrestleMania 35, but there's already a long list of folks who aren't on board with this match.
When Angle revealed that he would be facing Corbin, the fans booed heavily - obviously not the lease bit pleased with this being the final opponent for the Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Famer.
Numerous opponents had been rumored for Angle, including fellow wrestling icon - John Cena and The Undertaker. Angle said that there were plenty of superstars that he would like to compete against, but added that Corbin is the one that he "wants to beat," citing the trouble the latter caused during his Raw general manager days.
Although the Angle-Corbin feud has been one of the best in WWE going back to last summer, it's safe to say that the majority of fans were hoping for an established veteran and/or main eventer to send Angle into the sunset.
But interestingly enough, the Angle-Corbin match might not end up happening at WrestleMania. According to Justin Labar, Corbin isn't actually going to be the one who faces Angle in his retirement match.
Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio recently reported that Angle's sendoff match could be a tag team bout, and that Cena would be his partner. Meltzer added that Corbin, Samoa Joe and Bobby Lashley are among the possible opponents for Angle and (maybe) Cena.
WrestleMania 35 is only a few weeks away now, and there are still a handful of matches that need to be finalized. We should get a firm idea in the next couple of weeks as to who Angle will actually face in his swan song match.
With all due respect to Corbin, it seems like fans have been hoping for Angle to face a bigger opponent before he retires. Corbin hasn't been a main eventer in WWE yet, and his rivalry with Angle lasted several months. The Angle-Corbin just doesn't have much of a feel to it, and the majority of fans will only hope that WWE winds up changing the opponent here.


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Margie Jean Jacques was born October 5, 1926 in Killdeer, ND to Eddie Engebretson, Sr. and Lena Kinneberg Engebretson. She peacefully went to Heaven on October 21, 2012 with her family near. She married Clifton Lee "Red" Jacques in Bottineau, ND. Margie & Red moved to Brookings with their three children in 1955. She worked with Red as bookkeeper at Red's Body Shop and later, Bad Road Salvage. She loved playing bingo, cooking, sewing, crocheting and coin collecting. She also enjoyed playing cards and it was always more fun with a wager, particularly if she won. Margie cherished her family and was proud of her Norwegian heritage. She was preceded in death by her husband Clifton "Red" Jacques, mother Lena Kinneberg Engebretson and her brother, Eddie Engebretson, Jr. She is survived by brother John Engebretson (Leola) of Coos Bay, OR and her loving children, Greg Jacques (Brenda) of Brookings, Candice Jones (Marvin) of Brookings and Deborah Dresen (Barry) of Brookings. She also thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as they were the light of her life. Surviving grandchildren include Angel McComb (Mike), Brian Jones, Vince Jacques (Rhonda), Ryan Howell (Julie), Josie Lawrence (Alex), Colin Jacques, Kara Clark, Tom Gilstrap, Brett Dresen, Nick Dresen and Amanda Dresen. She also leaves behind 17 great grandchildren: Gabe Jacques, Faith Jacques, Owen Jacques, Ben Howell, Gavin Howell, Sam Hayes, Rachel Hayes, Connor Clark, Alex Pruden, Spencer Pruden, Mitchell Pruden, Matthew Pruden (Courtney), Lucy Nading, Garrett Dresen, Addisyn Dresen, Cooper Dresen, Gabriella Dresen and great-great granddaughter Chloe Pruden. Margie, forever with a twinkle in her eye, was a consummate optimist and was never shy to give you her opinion. She had a passion for life and her smile will be missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 820 Old County Road in Brookings. Memorial contributions may be made to Coastal Home Health & Hospice, either by check to PO Box 493, Gold Beach, OR 97444 or by credit card to 1-800-535-9742.
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Author: Heini Gruffudd; Edited by: Meleri Wyn James.
This is the first reading book in the series for learners aimed at Level 1: Entry by the experienced language tutor and author, Heini Gruffudd.
A series of six reading books aimed at learners that will lead them from the first stages of reading Welsh (Level 1: Entry) to Level 2: Foundation and Level 3: Intermediate.
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6) Oranges: Packed with Vitamin C, oranges are an excellent food for stopping hair loss and accelerating hair growth. Vitamin C strengthens the hair follicles on the scalp, making your hair strands thicker and less prone to damage. It also increases the elasticity of hair strands.


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Southwest Florida county sees spike in 'flesh-eating' bacteria after Hurricane Ian
Lee County has seen an "abnormal" increase in infections due to impacts from the storm.
Author: Claire Farrow
Published: 10:25 AM EDT October 18, 2022
Updated: 11:25 AM EDT October 18, 2022
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — As recovery from Hurricane Ian continues throughout the hardest hit counties, a new health concern is impacting southwest Florida, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Infections of Vibrio vulnificus — also known informally as a type of "flesh-eating" bacteria — have spiked in both Lee and Collier counties in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Data from FLDOH shows Lee County has reported 29 cases and four deaths related to the infectious disease. Three cases have also been reported in Collier County.
In total, so far in 2022, 65 cases and 11 deaths related to Vibrio vulnificus infections have been reported by the FLDOH. The number is nearly double that of the last two years. It's a record-breaking high compared to past years' data.
In fact, the last time infections and deaths from the bacteria were high occurred in 2017 after Hurricane Irma, according to USA Today.
However, it's important to note infections of Vibrio vulnificus are generally rare. The bacteria are usually found in warm, brackish seawater and typically grow faster during warmer months and whenever there are sewage spills into coastal waters.
That's exactly what happened during Hurricane Ian, which prompted the Lee County health department earlier this month to issue a risk reminder about the infectious disease.
Generally, the "flesh-eating" bacteria become a greater risk to people who get into sea or brackish water while they have an open wound, cut or scratch. It can also cause illness in people who eat raw or undercooked oysters and shellfish.
"Vibrio vulnificus can invade the bloodstream, causing a severe life-threatening illness with symptoms like fever, chills, decreased blood pressure (septic shock), and blistering skin lesions," the FLDOH said. The disease is not spread from person to person.
If the bacteria enters the bloodstream, it has the potential to cause sepsis, which happens when an infection triggers an extreme immune response that leads to organ failure and sometimes death, CBS News explained. Early symptoms include fever and chills, while the illness in its later stages can cause a drop in blood pressure and blistering skin lesions.
The people most at risk are those who are immunocompromised and had direct exposure to contaminated water, the FLDOH said.
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Businesses are "in business" to make a profit. And profits are composed of revenues minus expenses. Pretty basic stuff.
Plenty has been written about the impact of lean on internal costs, i.e. the expense side of the equation. But how do we use our lean capabilities to increase revenues?
A successful Lean transition results in reduced lead times, improved delivery performance, increased flexibility / responsiveness, and enhanced product quality.
Needless to say, all of these parameters can have a positive impact on revenues. They should allow for increased market share (volume), increased prices, or both.
Similarly, an effective Lean transition reduces costs by eliminating waste, freeing up space, and improving internal yields (quality). This should allow us to be more aggressive in pricing when needed.
It is a fact, however, that many lean companies fail to fully exploit the above gains, i.e. to turn such Lean benefits into increased sales revenues.
If you've reduced your internal lead times, have you also reduced the lead times quoted to your customers?
If you've cut your internal lot sizes via set-up cost reduction, have you also cut your "minimum buy" requirements?
If on-time delivery performance has greatly improved, are you measuring and reporting this improvement to your customers?
If customer complaints and product returns have experienced major gains, has your sales and marketing team been provided with these additional quality sales bullets?
One excellent way to advertise your improved customer performance is to send customers a regular "report card." Consider including on-time delivery (against your promise date and perhaps even against their request date), as well as quality parameters. You might even want to publish your lead times compared to industry averages or even against your local competitors.
Have you cut internal lead times and lot sizes enough to transition from "make to stock" to "make to order" for some customers?
For those customers that require you to hold finished goods safety stock, have you re-negotiated these levels based upon your new lead time / lot size capabilities?
Is your internal reliability and responsiveness such that you can now offer "Supplier Managed Inventory" as a differentiator for select customers? E.g. automatically replenish their inventory so as to maintain it within agreed-upon min-max levels?
Can you benefit from offering consignment to select customers, i.e. they pay on use, instead of on delivery?
Have you attempted to arrange long term partnering agreements with key customers, designed to reduce their internal Total Cost-of-Purchase?
Lean can significantly reduce your cost of production. Has there been an analysis regarding the impact on total profitability, through increasing share, by reducing prices for select customers / market segments?
Conversely, if your company is approaching full capacity, has there been a discussion as to selective price increases? Elimination of marginal customers? Expanding capacity? Acquisitions?
While this list is far from exhaustive, it should provide you with a starting point.
As a sales plug of our own, we have been extremely successful helping our clients gain inroads with their "A" customers and/or prospective customers. We play the role of an independent 3rd party and help identify and quantify the benefits attainable by both supplier and customer of pursuing the above strategies.
If you'd like to discuss any of these concepts, drop us a note or give us a call. There's no charge for a telephone discussion, and we attempt to always add value.
Good luck with your lean manufacturing transition.


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Bishop Municipal Airport  is a city-owned public-use airport located three nautical miles (3.5 mi, 5.6 km) northeast of the central business district of Bishop, a city in Nueces County, Texas, United States.

Facilities and aircraft
Bishop Municipal Airport covers an area of  at an elevation of 55 feet (17 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 15/33 with an asphalt surface measuring 3,200 by 50 feet (975 x 15 m).

For the 12-month period ending March 5, 2011, the airport had 5,400 general aviation aircraft operations, an average of 14 per day. At that time there were 18 single-engine aircraft based at this airport.

References

External links
  at Texas DOT Airport Directory
 Aerial image as of February 1995 from USGS The National Map

Airports in Texas
Buildings and structures in Nueces County, Texas
Transportation in Nueces County, Texas


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#include "pocl_util.h"
#include "pocl_image_util.h"

CL_API_ENTRY cl_int CL_API_CALL
POname(clEnqueueCopyImage)(cl_command_queue      command_queue ,
                   cl_mem                src_image ,
                   cl_mem                dst_image ,
                   const size_t *        src_origin ,
                   const size_t *        dst_origin ,
                   const size_t *        region ,
                   cl_uint               num_events_in_wait_list ,
                   const cl_event *      event_wait_list ,
                   cl_event *            event ) CL_API_SUFFIX__VERSION_1_0
{
  int errcode;

  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_COND((command_queue == NULL), CL_INVALID_COMMAND_QUEUE);

  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_ON((!command_queue->device->image_support), CL_INVALID_OPERATION,
    "Device %s does not support images\n", command_queue->device->long_name);

  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_COND((src_image == NULL), CL_INVALID_MEM_OBJECT);
  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_COND((dst_image == NULL), CL_INVALID_MEM_OBJECT);
  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_COND((src_origin == NULL), CL_INVALID_VALUE);
  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_COND((dst_origin == NULL), CL_INVALID_VALUE);
  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_COND((region == NULL), CL_INVALID_VALUE);

  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_ON(((command_queue->context != src_image->context) ||
      (command_queue->context != dst_image->context)), CL_INVALID_CONTEXT,
      "src_image, dst_image and command_queue are not from the same context\n");

  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_ON((!src_image->is_image), CL_INVALID_MEM_OBJECT,
                                                "src_image is not an image\n");
  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_ON((!dst_image->is_image), CL_INVALID_MEM_OBJECT,
                                                "dst_image is not an image\n");

  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_COND((event_wait_list == NULL && num_events_in_wait_list > 0),
    CL_INVALID_EVENT_WAIT_LIST);

  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_COND((event_wait_list != NULL && num_events_in_wait_list == 0),
    CL_INVALID_EVENT_WAIT_LIST);

  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_ON((src_image->image_channel_order != dst_image->image_channel_order),
    CL_IMAGE_FORMAT_MISMATCH, "src_image and dst_image have different image channel order\n");

  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_ON((src_image->image_channel_data_type != dst_image->image_channel_data_type),
    CL_IMAGE_FORMAT_MISMATCH, "src_image and dst_image have different image channel data type\n");

  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_ON((src_image->type == CL_MEM_OBJECT_IMAGE2D && src_origin[2] != 0),
    CL_INVALID_VALUE, "src_origin[2] must be 0 for 2D src_image\n");

  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_ON((dst_image->type == CL_MEM_OBJECT_IMAGE2D && dst_origin[2] != 0),
    CL_INVALID_VALUE, "dst_origin[2] must be 0 for 2D dst_image\n");

  POCL_RETURN_ERROR_ON(((dst_image->type == CL_MEM_OBJECT_IMAGE2D ||
     src_image->type == CL_MEM_OBJECT_IMAGE2D) &&  region[2] != 1),
    CL_INVALID_VALUE, "for any 2D image copy, region[2] must be 1\n");

  errcode = pocl_check_device_supports_image(src_image, command_queue);
  if (errcode != CL_SUCCESS)
    return errcode;
  errcode = pocl_check_device_supports_image(dst_image, command_queue);
  if (errcode != CL_SUCCESS)
    return errcode;

  /* Adjust image pointers */
  size_t mod_region[3] = {region[0] * src_image->image_elem_size * src_image->image_channels,
                          region[1], region[2]};
  size_t mod_src_origin[3] = {src_origin[0] * src_image->image_elem_size * src_image->image_channels,
                              src_origin[1], src_origin[2]};
  size_t mod_dst_origin[3] = {dst_origin[0] * dst_image->image_elem_size * dst_image->image_channels,
                              dst_origin[1], dst_origin[2]};

  /* TODO: use copy buffer when possible (same width/height) */
  return POname(clEnqueueCopyBufferRect)(command_queue,
                                         src_image,
                                         dst_image,
                                         mod_src_origin,
                                         mod_dst_origin,
                                         mod_region,
                                         src_image->image_row_pitch,
                                         src_image->image_slice_pitch,
                                         dst_image->image_row_pitch,
                                         dst_image->image_slice_pitch,
                                         num_events_in_wait_list,
                                         event_wait_list,
                                         event);
}
POsym(clEnqueueCopyImage)

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High Schoolers Are Using 3-D Printers to Make Face Shields to Help Healthcare Workers
Teenagers from a private high school in Washington D.C., have started making PPE with 3D printers, according to the Associated Press. In late March, Georgetown Day School senior Jonah Docter-Loeb decided to start making face shields at home with his 3D printer. He had been watching news coverage showing how personal protective equipment for health workers was in short supply because of the coronavirus pandemic. After finding an open source design for a full face shield. his idea has turned into Print to Protect, a network of "makers" that use 3D printers in their own homes. The group has made 3,000 shields so far and wants to print 10,000 by the end of April.
Emily Scarrow, a junior at the private school, says the group helped her with feelings of "helplessness and isolation" because of stay-at-home orders. Twice a week, volunteer drivers get the printed materials and deliver them to a communal space where headbands and plastic sheets area attached. One of those drivers, Georgetown Day junior William Olsen, says, "I have a car and I have a bunch of free time. I'm privileged and this is the least I can do."
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Géologie structurale, tectonique des orogènes, géologie métamorphique, microstructures et textures, fabriques des roches, rhéologie des roches.
30 ans de l'expérience de terrain, incluant: 1) Chaine Varisque, Europe, 2) Central Asian Orogenic Belt, Asie Centrale (Mongolie, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Chine), 3) Protérozoïque de Madagascar et Finlande, 4) Carpates occidentales (Slovaquie, Hongrie, Roumanie).
Lexa, O., Schulmann, K., janousek, V., Stipska, P., Racek , M., (2011): Heat sources and trigger mechanisms of exhumation of HP granulites in Variscan orogenic root. Journal of Metamorphic Geology, 29, 79–102.
Schulmann, K., Martelat, J-E., Ulrich, S., Lexa,O., Stipska, P., Becker, J.K., 2008. Evolution of microstructure and melt topology in partially molten granitic mylonite: Implications for rheology of felsic middle crust. J. Geophys. Res., 113, B10406, doi:10.1029/2007JB005508.
Schulmann, K., Kröner, A., Hegner, E., Wendt, I., Konopásek, J., Lexa, O., Štípská, P., 2005. Chronological constraints on the pre-orogenic history, burial and exhumation of deep-seated rocks along the eastern margin of the variscan orogen, bohemian massif, Czech republic. American Journal of Science 305, 407–448.
Schulmann, K., Schaltegger, U., Jezek, J., Thompson, A., B., Edel, J.,B., (2002). Thickening and Synconvergent exhumation of thermally weakened and thinned curst (Variscan orogen in western Europe". American Journal of Sciences 302, 856 – 879.


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Protesters to Blast Texas A&M's Alumni Gala: 'Close the Dog Lab!'
PETA Protest Will Call for End to University's Cruel and Ineffective Muscular Dystrophy Experiments on Dogs
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College Station, Texas – What: On Friday, PETA supporters will descend on Texas A&M University's (TAMU) Distinguished Alumni Gala to call on awardee Chancellor John Sharp to put his TAMU clout to good use by demanding an end to the university's horrendously cruel muscular dystrophy (MD) experiments on golden retrievers and other dogs.
When: Friday, October 5, 5 p.m.
Where: Northwest corner of George Bush Drive W. and Olsen Boulevard, College Station
Eyewitness video footage obtained by PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that "animals are not ours to experiment on"—shows dogs in TAMU's laboratories who were deliberately bred to develop a crippling and painful form of MD. As the disease ravaged their bodies, they struggled to walk, swallow, and even breathe. Those without symptoms who carried the gene for the disease were used for breeding. The video shows these dogs frantically pacing on the slatted floors and biting at the bars of small cages in frustration.
"The dogs at Texas A&M don't get to leave school and move on with their lives as these alumni did—they suffer and die on campus," says PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo. "PETA is appealing to the 'distinguished' alumni of this university to step up and help end these archaic tests."


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As the days grow longer and the outdoors beckons, we appreciate more than ever the beautiful public parks of Brighton & Hove. There is a fascinating history attached to city parks – open green spaces for the relaxation and enjoyment of all. An early example is St James's Park in Westminster, open to the public since the 1660s. However, most municipal parks developed later, many becoming established in the Victorian age.
Urban deprivation
The 1830s witnessed the rise of a popular movement in response to the deprivations of the Industrial Revolution and to Enclosure Acts, which barred ordinary people from using many former areas of common land. Urban populations were soaring and workers had few opportunities to escape the clamour and pollution of overcrowded towns and cities. Streets and buildings were filthy, sanitation woefully inadequate and drinking water the bearer of fatal diseases, as demonstrated by the cholera epidemic of 1832. Yet, just when people needed fresh air and healthy exercise, fewer woods, open heaths and meadows were now accessible: even village greens where local residents traditionally enjoyed outdoor recreation were disappearing. For example, in 1798 the Prince of Wales (later Prince Regent) sold off hundreds of acres of royal lands, including playing fields in frequent use by the silk weavers of Coventry for football and cricket. The proceeds helped to fund his extravagant lifestyle, and might well have helped finance the transformation of his Brighton lodgings into the elegant Marine Pavilion, underway precisely at that time.
Social reformers began campaigning for public parks for the benefit of city workers. The Parliamentary Select Committee on Public Walks (1833) agreed that ordinary people were in need of somewhere pleasant and convenient to spend leisure time with their families. In London both Hyde Park and Green Park were open to all classes, while St James's Park and Kensington Gardens welcomed 'all persons well behaved and properly dressed'. However such places were sorely lacking in the industrial midlands and north, where eventually a combination of municipal funding, private philanthropy and charitable subscriptions facilitated their creation. The first of the new public parks was developed in Lancashire in 1834 when Preston Borough Council enclosed part of Preston Moor, draining moorland, planting trees and creating an ornamental lake. This was followed in Derby when wealthy industrialist Joseph Strutt donated to the city some 11 acres of land for an arboretum that opened in 1840.
Municipal parks
Also in 1840, another government inquiry into the appalling living conditions in towns prompted Parliament to apportion £10,000 to help finance public parks. However, it was the growth of civic pride that would ultimately be the key player. In Manchester the public raised £35,000 for the opening of three parks: Queen's Park, Harpurphrey; Peel Park, Salford; and Philips Park on the Bradford Estate. All three officially opened in 1846 and were equipped with playgrounds, provision for popular sports including archery and quoits, skittle and ball alleys, as well as refreshment and retiring rooms. There were also ornamental ponds, fountains and flowerbeds and pedestrian footpaths. Not everybody approved of the new public parks: some were concerned that residents were visiting parks on Sundays instead of attending divine service at Church; others disagreed with the use of public money for their upkeep when towns still lacked decent sewerage systems and other basic amenities. However, further municipal parks opened and in Cheshire the 100-acre Birkenhead Park (1847) became the first to be funded entirely by a local authority.
Designed by Joseph Caxton (the architect of Crystal Palace) Birkenhead Park was laid out with lakes, picturesque bridges, Italianate and Gothic-style cottages. Indeed architecture played an important role in the unique character of each of the early-Victorian parks, represented by ornate drinking fountains, terraces, Chinese pagodas, temples and fashionable tea houses. Some parks provided formal walkways bordered with vibrant floral bedding schemes, while others incorporated an arboretum or palm house with displays of exotic plants from across the globe. Recreational facilities were also important in parks and ranged from bowling greens and boating lakes to brass bands and fun fairs. The Victorians loved music and the first bandstands (or 'band houses') appeared in the 1860s.
The 1871 Public Parks, Schools and Museums Act encouraged and assisted those wanting to donate land for the creation of public spaces; consequently during the 1880s there was a great blossoming of public parks and pleasure grounds up and down the country. Besides providing much-needed outdoor recreational facilities for local people of all social classes, parks were also viewed as valuable assets that would appeal to visitors and advance tourism in the region. This would have been especially true of Brighton & Hove, already a hugely popular seaside destination attracting numerous day-trippers and holidaymakers every year.
Preston Park
Preston Park was Brighton's first and largest municipal planned park (Queen's Park was older, but remained in private hands until 1890). It was first conceived in 1871, when William Davies, a Brighton bookmaker, bequeathed £70,000 to Brighton Corporation, his will stating that it must be used to purchase 67 acres of meadow for £50,000 from Mr and Mrs Bennett-Stanford of Preston Manor. On 13th September 1883, the Brighton Herald announced the opening of Preston Park: "…now that the park is actually in the possession of the inhabitants [of Brighton] we think the town may fairly be congratulated."
Further landscaping of the park and creation of leisure facilities followed, costing £22,868. Iron railings were constructed along the Preston Road boundary, bordered by an avenue of elm, chestnut, ash and poplar trees; within the park flowers and shrubs were planted and seats installed. The Tile House was built in 1883, originally as the ladies' cloakroom, and the park was formally opened on 8th November 1884 by the Mayor, Alderman Alfred Cox. A cricket ground was laid out at the north end of the park in 1887 with open-air seating and in the same year the Chalet Café opened. Another major landmark familiar today, the clock tower, designed by the Borough Engineer Francis May in red-brick and terracotta in the Flemish Renaissance style, was officially presented to Brighton Corporation on 17 June 1892.
Compared to the early parks of the industrial north, Brighton and Hove municipal parks were relatively late developments. Blakers Park, officially opened in 1894, was, like Preston Park, a late-Victorian creation, but most others were developed and modernised in the early 20th century, for instance Hove Park, officially opened in May 1906. Preston Park remains the largest neighbourhood park, comprising 67 acres including playing fields, tennis courts, cycle and athletics track, children's play area, and two much-frequented cafés.
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