The meeting of the American Ornithological Society was held at the Hilton El Conquistador hotel in Tucson, Arizona, from April 9 - 14, 2018.
The joint meeting of the American Ornithological Society and the Society of Canadian Ornithologists was held at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, from July 31 - August 5, 2017.
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The North American Ornithological Conference (NAOC) met in Washington, D.C. from 16-20 August 2016.
A day-long symposium bringing together professionals, students, and amateurs from the Willamette Valley to celebrate birds. Held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016, in the CH2M Alumni Center at Oregon State University.
The American Ornithologists' Union and the Cooper Ornithological Society held their 2015 annual meetings at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, from Tuesday through Saturday, 28 July-1 August 2015, preceded by council meetings and board meetings.
Oregon State University and the AOU organized a day-long event on Jan. 24th, 2015 that brought together professionals, students, and bird enthusiasts to celebrate birds.
The American Ornithologists' Union (AOU), the Cooper Ornithological Society (COS), and the Society of Canadian Ornithologists held their 2014 annual meetings jointly in Estes Park, Colorado, from 23-27 September 2014.
The American Ornithologists' Union (AOU) and Cooper Ornithological Society (COS) held their 2013 annual meetings jointly at the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois, from 13-17 August 2013. This was the 131st Stated Meeting of the AOU and the 83rd Stated Meeting of the COS.
The American Ornithologists' Union (AOU) and the Cooper Ornithological Society (COS) held their 2012 annual meeting as part of the North American Ornithological Conference at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, from 14-18 August 2012.
The American Ornithologists' Union (AOU) held its 2011 annual meeting at the Jacksonville Hyatt Regency hotel in Jacksonville, Florida, from 24-29 July 2011. This was the 129th Stated Meeting of the AOU.
The Cooper Ornithological Society (COS), Wilson Ornithological Society (WOS), and Association of Field Ornithologists (AFO) held their 2011 annual meetings jointly at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney, Nebraska, from 8-13 MArch 2011. This was the 81st Stated Meeting of the COS.
The American Ornithologists' Union (AOU), the Cooper Ornithological Society (COS), and the Society of Canadian Ornithologists held their 2010 annual meetings jointly at the Town & Country Resort and Convention Center in San Diego, California, from 7-11 February 2010. This was the 128th Stated Meeting of the AOU and the 80th Stated Meeting of the COS.
The American Ornithologists' Union (AOU) held its 2009 annual meeting at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from 12-15 August 2009. This was the 127th Stated Meeting of the AOU.
The Cooper Ornithological Society (COS) held its 2009 annual meeting at the Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona, from 16-19 April 2009. This was the 79th Stated Meeting of the AOU.
The American Ornithologists' Union (AOU), the Cooper Ornithological Society (COS), and the Society of Canadian Ornithologists held their 2008 annual meetings jointly at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower in Portland, Oregon, from 4-9 August 2008.
The American Ornithologists' Union (AOU) held its 2007 annual meeting at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming, from 9-11 August 2007. This was the 125th Stated Meeting of the AOU.
The Cooper Ornithological Society (COS) held its 2007 annual meeting in Moscow, Idaho, from 19-23 June 2007. Workshops were held at the University of Idaho, and all other conference activities occurred at the Best Western University Inn. This was the 77th Stated Meeting of the COS.
The American Ornithologists' Union (AOU) and the Cooper Ornithological Society (COS) held their 2006 annual meeting as part of the North American Ornithological Conference at the World Trade Center Veracruz in Veracruz, Mexico, from 3-7 October 2006.
The American Ornithologists' Union (AOU) held its 2005 annual meeting at the University of California in Santa Barbara, California, from 23-27 August 2007. This was the 123rd Stated Meeting of the AOU.
The Cooper Ornithological Society (COS) held its 2005 annual meeting at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California, from 15-18 June 2005. This was the 75th Stated Meeting of the COS.
The American Ornithologists' Union (AOU) and the Society of Canadian Ornithologists held their 2004 annual meetings jointly at the Université Laval Québec in Québec City, Canada, from 16-21 August 2004. This was the 122nd Stated Meeting of the AOU.
The Cooper Ornithological Society (COS) held its 2004 annual meeting at the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin, from 4-9 May 2004. This was the 74th Stated Meeting of the COS.
The American Ornithologists' Union (AOU) held its 2003 annual meeting at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois, from 6-9 August 2003. This was the 121st Stated Meeting of the AOU.
The Cooper Ornithological Society (COS) held its 2003 annual meeting at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, from 30 April - 3 May June 2003. This was the 73rd Stated Meeting of the COS.
The American Ornithologists' Union (AOU) and the Cooper Ornithological Society (COS) held their 2002 annual meeting as part of the North American Ornithological Conference at the Hotel Intercontinental in New Orleans, Louisiana, from 24-28 September 2002.
The American Ornithologists' Union (AOU) and the Society of Canadian Ornithologists held their 2001 annual meetings jointly at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, from 15-18 August 2001. This was the 119th Stated Meeting of the AOU.
The Cooper Ornithological Society (COS) held its 2001 annual meeting at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from 17-21 April 2001. This was the 71st Stated Meeting of the COS.
The American Ornithologists' Union (AOU), British Ornithologists' Union, and Society of Canadian Ornithologists held their 2000 annual meetings jointly at the Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, from 14-19 August 2000.
The Cooper Ornithological Society (COS) held its 2000 annual meeting at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside, California, from 26-29 April 2000. This was the 70th Stated Meeting of the COS.


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The Buffalo Bills are giving oft-injured cornerback E.J. Gaines a third opportunity to resume his career by agreeing to a one-year contract on Thursday.nike jersey nfl cheap
This marks the second consecutive offseason Gaines has signed with Buffalo. He then missed all of last season after sustaining a core muscle injury during training camp.
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The 28-year-old Gaines is familiar with Buffalo's defensive system, which hasn't changed since coach Sean McDermott took over in 2017. His addition provides the Bills depth in their backfield, which now includes veteran Josh Norman.
Gaines has five seasons of NFL experience, including an injury-shortened six-game stint with Cleveland in 2018.
Overall, he has four interceptions and four forced fumbles in 48 career games, including 38 starts.
Bills sign OL Daryl Williams to 1-year deal Bengals to acquire left tackle Cordy Glenn from Bills; teams swap first-round picks Sources: Bills re-sign TE Jason Croom to 1-year deal Will Bills' lack of a clear-cut No. 1 receiver hold them back?

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a new wound management in combination with a local application of Terproline® cream after ultrapulse carbon laser skin resurfacing. The standardized study parameters were pain, skin coating (scabs or crusts), wrinkle reduction, erythema and skin quality.
During the period of time December 1996 until March 1997 we examined 49 female and 3 male patients who underwent a ultra pulse carbon Laser surgery. The basic treatment concept included a antibiotic and antiviral prophylaxis with a wound management following surgery. We had 4 randomized groups consisting of 13 patients.
All 3 of these groups kept on using the cream after 8-10 days postoperatively.
Group 4 didn't't apply any Terproline before or after surgery. Normal moisturization was used.
In regards to the study parameters, individual responses were evaluated independently by a standardized methodology at the 3rd and 8th day as well a follow up 2,3,5,7 and 10 weeks after surgery. A change of colour was measured by a photometric system simultaneously.
No incidence of scarring, infections or pigmented changes were noted on our patient groups. All individuals demonstrated a smoother dermal texture and a reduction of the wrinkle depth between 50-80%. The groups 1-3 who have been treated with Terproline® were had better results in different measured parameters.
80-100% of the patients who were pro operative treated with Terproline® reported no pain, However almost 40% of the pre operative non treated patients reported a moderate to severe sensation of pain.
A similar distribution was reported in regards in subjective feeling of skin tension.
Patients with a pro-operative Terproline® application reported some only minor tension up to 8 days after surgery, while 70% of the patients in the group without preoperative application of the substance complained about major tightness during the same period.
The wounds of the patients with pre-operative Terproline® treatment were well healed within two weeks without irritations or scabs.
The un-pretreated group had partial adherent or loose scabs or crust.
It was noted that the patients in groups 2T/T and 4T/T were able to cover the treated area with make-up after 10 and 14 days respectively and return to work, whereas the conditions of the groups without Terproline® treatment didn't't allow them to go back to work for much longer.
The most obvious difference was noted at the post operative erythema. We found a significant difference in regards to the reduction of the redness with the Terproline® treatment. In every spectrophotometric measurement the groups I-III had less erythema compared to the group without cream application, in many cases the erythema was completely vanished whereas in 1/4 of group IV the skin was still visibly red.
Skin resurfacing by laser has become an important role in the field of aesthetic surgery. To refine the texture and increase the strength of the skin, reducing the depth of wrinkles by 50-80% leads an individual to look younger. In this study we demonstrated that it is possible to reduce some of the more troubling side effects of pain, tension and especially postoperative erythema, by including Terproline® cream in pre treatment and post-operative management.


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First Drive: 2018 Acura TLX SH AWD A-Spec
A sharper upgrade from your V-6 Accord
Kirill OugarovwriterThe Manufacturerphotographer
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — While Acura has had its share of successes over the years it's also no secret that Honda's luxury arm has struggled to carve out its own identity. But thanks to the brand's latest tagline, "Precision Crafted Performance," and the buzz generated by its magnificent Acura NSX hybrid supercar (one of our 2017 AUTOMOBILE All-Stars) there's renewed optimism and a sense of mission.
But slogans and an expensive, low volume super sports car will only get you so far. Acura has some work to do to its largely Accord-based lineup if it wants to be known for performance and craftsmanship. One of the first attempts at meeting the brand's fresh mantra is the A-Spec version of the 2018 Acura TLX we recently had a chance to hustle around Kentucky bluegrass country.
Before you get overly excited, this is a mildly sporty rework of the TLX's midrange Tech variant, featuring a more aggressive appearance inside and out and some mild suspension updates. While it can be had in FWD and AWD flavors, the latter is inarguably the better handling of the two. Acura's SH-AWD system has been a brand highlight for several years and its torque vectoring helps to better direct the car in tight cornering maneuvers.
Under the hood is the same 3.5-liter V-6 found in the rest of the TLX range (the A-Spec is not offered with the entry 2.4-liter I-4). It makes the same 290 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque and is mated to the same 9-speed automatic transmission. It's a solid but unremarkable combination that gets the car to 60 mph in around six seconds without much fuss or drama. There's also a bit more sonic flavor emanating from the A-Spec version thanks to the revised tuning of the car's Active Sound Control System, which is said to smooth out the engine note by sending a same- or reverse-phase sound signal through the speakers as needed.
Exterior wise, while the TLX A-Spec isn't the first model to shed Acura's old beak nose (those honors went to the 2017 MDX), it thankfully won't be the last. It looks best in its exclusive Still Night Blue Pearl paint (also on offer are black, white, 'steel,' and red). Regardless of color choice, it looks better than the range-topping TLX Advance thanks to the use of black and body color trim and a better flowing rear fascia design, accented by integrated circular exhausts. It also rolls on a 19-inch rim and tire package as standard equipment.
In the cabin, the TLX A-Spec is offered with a choice of two exclusive interior schemes: black with Alcantara, and red leather. All of the cars on hand had the black interior, which projects more of an athletic aura. Unfortunately, none of that athleticism is transferred over to the dash, which is lacking in flair. In particular, the large slab of black in front of the passenger brings down the ambiance of the entire space. Also, curiously, the door panel inserts are surprisingly hard, as if they're attached directly to the panel without any padding.
On the plus side of the ledger is the 2018 TLX's infotainment system. It features better hardware behind the scenes and is the first to use Acura's new capacitive touch screen and an easier-to-navigate menu structure. The A-Spec's thicker steering wheel that's more satisfying to hold and more in tune with the car's sporting intentions than the unit in the TLX Advance I sampled.
Turning the wheel is more smile-inducing as well thanks to somewhat increased resistance and noticeably improved turn-in. The A-Spec felt slightly more planted and balanced along the mellow turns of the Ohio River Scenic Byway, as did my torso thanks to the stronger bolsters in the A-Spec's sport seats. How much of that handling improvement is due to the small bumps in spring rate and anti-roll bar stiffness and how much is due to the A-Spec's larger and stickier 245/40R19 Michelin Primacy MXM4 all-seasons is known only to Acura's engineers.
There's a downside to the new rubber, though, as there's noticeably more tire noise in the TLX A-Spec. Unsurprisingly, it rides rougher than its TLX brethren as a result. The A-Spec also has to make do without certain tech and luxury features thanks to Honda's aversion to option packages. Goodies not available for the A-Spec include a surround view camera, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, and heated windshield.
Still, the A-Spec is otherwise well-equipped and from an enthusiast perspective at least is the most compelling member of the TLX stable. However, with its $45,750 price tag, the AWD A-Spec is swimming in seriously shark-infested waters (the FWD A-Spec starts at $43,750, but the idea feels as pointless as a FWD Audi S-line). Yes, it's a sharper version of the TLX, which makes it a better upgrade option for upwardly mobile, enthusiastic V-6 Accord owners, but doesn't necessarily make it any more likely to peel sales away from, say, the Germans.
But as is the case with halo cars like the NSX, there are other things at stake than incremental volume. As important, if not more so, is the signal cars like the 2018 TLX A-Spec send to the market that Acura is serious about moving in a performance-oriented direction. The key now will be to follow up with future product that truly underscores that — a TLX Sport Hybrid or TLX Type S if you will. While every person on hand with an Acura business card in Louisville stayed properly mum, it's a logical development — one supported by various winks and nudges. If one is, in fact, being worked on, learnings from the A-Spec will no doubt help engineers get it right.
2018 Acura TLX SH-AWD A-Spec Specifications
ON SALE June 2017
ENGINE 3.5L SOHC 24-valve V-6/290 hp @ 6,200 rpm, 267 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
LAYOUT 4-door, 5-passenger, front-engine, AWD sedan
EPA MILEAGE 20/30 mpg (city/hwy) (est)
TOP SPEED 134 mph (est)
Refreshed 2018 Acura TLX Starts at $33,950
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Apparently they can now lock people up in France for posting anti-abortion sentiments.
Fascism is a left winged condition.
And yes, NAZI stands for National Socialists.
At this point it hardly needs to be pointed out, but no, you're wrong: there is no law being considered in France that would make it illegal to express opposition to legalized abortion. I'd say "better luck next time," but we all know that the next time is going to give us another serving of equestrian droppings.
Fascism opposes liberalism, Marxism and anarchism and is usually placed on the far-right within the traditional left–right spectrum.
As usual, if whodey says it, the opposite is true.
Look everyone, more fake news. Christians artists may go to jail for refusing to make gay wedding invitations.
It has to be fake, people can't be this evil can they?
I heard three million illegals were working from a pizzeria's basement in order to get these measures implemented.
There are many more, but fake news right?
The law that has actually been passed is aimed at restricting anti-abortion websites that are intentionally misleading. I think this is a bad idea but it does not come remotely close to "banning pro-life websites."
We don't have to point out how stupid conservatism is, you guys do it to yourselves.
Exactly the same as states in the US passing laws meant to intimidate women by forcing women to have 'funerals' for bits of fetal tissue after natural miscarriages or forcing women to wait interminably long periods of time, for "introspection", before having abortions.
Me no vote Hellery. Me not smart nuff.


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Cyber Monday Buying Guide
November 26, 2018Posted by: eindesignCategory: Cool Stuff • Special Offers0 Likes
It's Cyber Monday! Time to break out those wallets and throw caution to the wind. It's the day where we all learn about a product, decide we absolutely must have it and then buy it because it's "such a great deal!"
We're not going to compile a list, because everyone else already has. We're just going to point you to some good ideas. So, here you go!
https://thenextweb.com/plugged/2018/11/26/best-black-friday-deals-offers-buy-gadgets-tech/
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/11/dealmaster-the-cyber-monday-2018-tech-deals-that-are-worth-your-time/
https://www.cnet.com/holiday-gift-guide/cyber-monday/
https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/2018/11/26/18095650/cyber-monday-best-deals-sale-tech-2018
Couldn't find anything to buy? Good job – you did better than us.
Cool Crowdfunding Campaigns
November 14, 2017Posted by: Team EINCategory: Cool Stuff • Special Offers • Trends0 Likes
Crowdfunding has been a popular way for individuals and upcoming businesses to fund their ventures. Crowdfunding can involve people requesting money for personal reasons, as often seen on GoFundMe, but it can also be used to bring potential new products to life. A look at Kickstarter's most funded campaigns currently shows smart watches, coolers, card games, backpacks, and more.
Crowdfunding is a great way for people to turn their ideas into real products, and they can also be a cool way for consumers to get in on interesting new trends. Depending on how much you chip in, you get certain perks. Here are just some of the cool campaigns running right now. And for future reference, check out Indiegogo's trending campaigns and Kickstarter's popular projects for the most recent trends.
Creation Crate: Augmented Reality For Education
What it is: Curriculum for learning about technology
Cheapest perk option: $35 (a one month subscription to the crate)
FIXT Nomad – 100Gal. of Clean Water in Your Pocket
What it is: A water filter with a straw that makes most water safe to drink
Cheapest perk option: $56 (one FIXT Nomad)
Luminoodle Task: Flexible Anywhere Lighting
What it is: A light that can be placed in all different places and is flexible and versatile
Cheapest reward option: $44 (one Luminoodle Task and its accessories)
MOBICASE – the most functional laptop bag for mobile workers
What it is: A product that works as both a laptop carrier and stand, including numerous pockets and plenty of space
Cheapest reward option: $5 (to join the community for updates and special deals)
Retroduck, The Retro-Style Iphone Dock
What it is: A fun dock for your iPhone that acts as a stand and as a throwback to older days
Cheapest perk option: $38 (one Retroduck)
What it is: A game with card and board game elements and a dark fantasy setting
Cheapest reward option: $1 (to get updates on the campaign's progress)
StarkBoard – Handsfree Smart Electric Skateboard
What it is: A skateboard with weight and motion sensors that just require you to tilt your body to start moving
Cheapest perk option: $39 (an individual StarkBoard Charger)
Is Amazon Prime really worth it? How about now?
July 26, 2017Posted by: Team EINCategory: Apps • Special Offers • Tips & Tricks0 Likes
Prime seems expensive: the upfront annual cost went up to $99 since I signed up years ago. But if it was worth it to me then, it is a steal of a deal now, if you consider all the newly added benefits you get access to.
Get Prime by the month: Don't have $99 lying around, or don't think you need an entire year of Prime? Sign up by the month and pay $10.99. And you get a deal if you qualify for low-income benefits: it's only $5.99 per month for customers with an EBT card. Sign up for Prime around Thanksgiving and cash in on all the online Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals, with free shipping to boot, and then drop it when you're done.
Prime Student: Use your school email (ending in .edu) to score four $49-years of Prime. Act soon and you can get 6 months free.
Amazon Household: A Prime account is for your whole household, not just one person. Two adults living in the same house, and with separate Amazon accounts, can link their accounts to share the benefits of a single Prime account. You can share payment methods, and even add profiles for up to four children so your kids can take advantage of all the free reading and streaming of videos and music without being able to order anything. (You cannot use Amazon Household if you have a Prime Student discount).
Prime Wardrobe: Try before you buy. Choose 3 or more items of clothing, and have them shipped to you to try on. Send back what you don't want in a prepaid box, and only pay for what you keep. Keeping more items earns you discounts, too: up to 20%. Currently, Prime Wardrobe is in beta, but you can ask to be notified when it launches.
Prime Video: Originals like Transparent and Catastrophe are available. They also have Downton Abbey, The Wire, and you can pay a little extra for channels like Showtime and HBO.
Unlimited cloud storage for pictures: Store as many precious memories in the secure Cloud Drive as you want, and stop worrying about losing them.
Prime Music: Choose songs, albums, or a station. More than 2 million available songs and you can also upload your current collection and listen on any device with the app. There is also a paid subscription that gives you access to tens of millions of songs for $7.99 a month; however, the family plan is $14.99 per month and allows up to six family members to use it. That's $2.50 per person! Quick, I need five people! Anybody?
Food: Have some grocery staples shipped to your door: Prime Pantry boxes ship for $5.99, and you can save 15% with Subscribe and Save. Weekly deals and coupons also make grocery shopping online attractive.
Prime Rewards Visa: For serious Amazon shoppers, the 5% back (in credit, not cash) may be a draw. Add a $70 gift card for signing up.
Free two-day shipping: Of course, this perk is awesome, but it can only be used for certain items. If you shop Amazon for everything, this perk may be worth the fee on its own: leading up to Christmas, the free shipping alone more than pays for my account. However, sometimes you can opt in for slower shipping and get credits for books, music, and more.
Prime Reading: There is a large rotating collection of books, magazines, comics and more available free with your Prime account, and some even have Audible narration, if you would rather listen.
Video games for Prime: Twitch Prime includes a Twitch subscription and free content. Prime discounts on video games could save you some real money, and some pre-orders are delivered ON THE RELEASE DATE. That means you can skip the line and still get that new game the second it is released.
It's hard to resist all those perks for about $8.25 per month if you pay by the year. Amazon Prime members are much more likely to only shop at Amazon (I can see why), but beware: sometimes they have the best deal, and sometimes they don't. Sometimes they really don't, and getting free shipping may not make up the price difference, especially considering that other online retailers like Walmart and Jet are making a major effort to compete by offering their own free shipping. So remember to shop around.
Christmas is coming early: now is the time to buy gifts for your gamer
July 3, 2017Posted by: Team EINCategory: Gaming • News • Special Offers0 Likes
"It's June," you say. "Who starts shopping for Christmas in June?"
"Smart people," I say. "That's who."
At least if you have a gamer in the house (you can buy Christmas presents for yourself too, right?). Major game retailers are running some major sales on usually expensive, highly coveted games and consoles, and being in the right place at the right time is the name of the game (see what I did there? I'm sorry) in scoring (I'll stop) a deal.
But a new console will also be coming out, and it is so highly coveted that right-place-right-time maneuvering will likely be the only way to lay hands on it before Christmas for the original $79.99.
Nintendo Classic SNES console
Nintendo just announced the September 29th release of a new mini Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) console that looks exactly like the old-school original.
We wants it.
AND it will come pre-loaded with 21 of the best, most nostalgic titles from the 90s, including a never-before-released Star Fox 2.
We NEEDS it.
It comes with an HDMI cable to connect to modern TVs, two controllers with extra long cords, and it fits in the palm of your hand.
My precioussssss.
Nintendo assures its customers that production for this limited-edition console will exceed that of the over-desired, under-produced Classic NES released last year. However, stocks are expected to sell out within minutes of release, and those who want to buy one will have the best chances with a pre-order, which is expected to open soon. Even the pre-order is expected to get dicey, so keep your antennas up.
Major game retailer sales right now
Playstation is running a Mid-Summer sale now through 7/11 includes titles for PS3, PS4, and PS Vita.
Titles include:
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (5.99: 70% discount)
Grand Theft Auto V (35.99: 40% discount)
Rachet & Clank (9.99: 50% discount)
God of War III Remastered (5.99: 70% discount)
The Last of Us (4.99: 50% discount)
I Am Bread (3.89: 70% discount)
That list is just a tiny taste of what is available. For the whole enchilada, visit the PlayStation store.
Gamestop wanted in on the summer game heat, so they are running some bundle sales on older consoles with games, including:
Xbox 360 Call of Duty Blast from the Past Bundle– $79.99 ($50 discount). Comes with Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Black Ops, Modern Warfare 2 and 3.
Xbox One Shooter Blast from the Past Bundle– $179.99 ($20 discount). Comes with Star Wars Battlefront and Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.
PS3 Call of Duty Blast from the Past Bundle– $139.99 ($40 discount). Comes with Call of Duty: Black Ops, Black Ops II, Ghosts, Advanced Warfare and Modern Warfare 3.
There are several deals also on Wii and Wii-U consoles.
And of course, Steam's Summer Sale is still going full…you know. Whether your gamer prefers digital or disk formats, console or PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo, now is the time to snag some gifts!
Summer Sale on Steam 6/22-7/5
June 29, 2017Posted by: Team EINCategory: Gaming • News • Special Offers0 Likes
Steam, online retailer of PC games, is having their annual massive Summer Sale, running from June 22-July 5, and steep discounts on a large catalog of popular games seem almost too good to be true. 30%, 50%, even 90% discounts have been taken on popular classic games, major franchises, and new releases. During the writing of this article, I had to stop and buy some games myself, one of which was Fallout 4 ($14.99), which I've coveted since it was released. Maybe the weather is too nice to stay inside and play games, and maybe I'm chronically too busy anyway, but at least I know it's sitting there waiting for me if ever I do find myself at leisure. Just like about 25 books I haven't read yet.
Here are just a few of the titles on sale:
Some games never lose their charm, even when newer and more sophisticated titles have been released. Maybe you are nostalgic for the games you used to play; or maybe, like me, you are interested in titles that have maintained their draw long enough that you need to see what all the talk is about. Here are a few classic titles you can find:
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic Collection – $11.24 (66 percent off)
Star Wars: Dark Forces – $1.49 (75 percent off)
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 – $1.49 (75 percent off)
Doom Classic Complete – $3.74 (75 percent off)
Wolfenstein 3D – $1.24 (75 percent off)
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour – $9.99 (50 percent off)
Fallout Classic Collection – $4.99 (75 percent off)
Big Franchises
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The Halo Group specialises in temporary structures and production for experiential activation campaigns. Martini Global and Exposure Promotions wanted to create a world-class experience for tour sponsors Williams-Martini throughout the 2014 Formula 1 circuit, so they approached The Halo Group for our specialist knowledge and expertise.
This experiential activation featured a Martini bar which formed an entertainment hub with live music and DJs spread across an exciting programme at each event. The structure also showcased the latest Williams F1 car, which took pride of place in the centre of the structure. The "IE Box" (immersive experience box) completed the activation, where guests could experience all the sensations of race day first hand.
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In an open brief, our client wanted to create a world-class, ground breaking structure with a premium finish to house the activation. Our client wanted to move away from traditional structures so they enlisted the services of The Halo Group to create the design. Our brief also included constructing the end product on site which needed to be deliverable and precisely replicated at multiple international locations across Europe.
To achieve the end result, we utilised our modular steel build system. Our temporary structures can be built to almost any design, configuration or layout. The system is completely unique and is made up of many different lengths of RSJ beams and connector bolts. Highly versatile, it allows our team more flexibility when creating striking designs. For the Martini Williams experiential activation, we designed an hexagonal shaped base which featured vertical columns configured in a flowing formation around its perimeter, inspired by aerodynamics of air flow. Sound, lighting and AV equipment were incorporated into the design, attaching directly to the structure frame thus eliminating the need for additional truss work. With its exceptional weight bearing properties, the structure was able to support a plinth with the F1 car positioned on top, the IE box, two bars and of course 100s of guests. To complete the look, a specialist stretch canopy was also installed by our roofing partner Intent Productions.


In an age of sophisticated dissent against Christ and His Church, the purity of the Ancient Faith needs defense so that people do not put their faith in "another gospel," says St. Paul (Gal 1:7). In the face of modern challenges to the Faith, Catholics who have a high profile in media, culture and government have a very grave responsibility to witness it correctly; otherwise, they will be held accountable in heaven for their anti-witness which affects the faith of millions.
For example, last Friday Sean Hannity took a few moments out of his afternoon radio show to make an apology. When I heard that the rather brash Hannity was actually going to apologize for something I was interested to find out what that would be. At first he sounded very sincere in saying we have to take responsibility for our mistakes. Fine so far. Then he went on to tell his hearers that he had taken two bites of a chicken sandwich that day because he had been traveling and literally forgot it was a Friday of Lent. He stopped eating it when he realized it was a Friday, but he used the opportunity on the show to make a fairly big deal about the "eat meat on Friday and you can go to hell" issue.
Well, even though he claims to be a "good Catholic," Hannity is hardly a credible commentator on Catholic matters. The chicken sandwich scandal was fairly trivial in the overall scheme of his show, but it said much more about the depth of his faith than anything else. I suspect that a great number of Catholics live their faith in the same way - rule-bound and juvenile - but we need something better from a public "Catholic" like Hannity. We need a vibrant witness of someone who knows and embraces his Faith as deeply as he articulates his political passions.
Just for the record, he did not commit a sin when he ate the chicken sandwich - he had no intention to violate the Church precept, and he corrected himself immediately when he realized what he did. That's not a sin, and issuing a dramatic "apology" for doing that is, well, entertainment, not witness. This, unfortunately, is what passes for a deep discussion of the Catholic Faith in the public forum nowadays.
If apologies are the order of the day, then the repentance I would like to hear out of Sean Hannity's mouth is for his shameless - even scandalous - promotion of birth control. Yes, I have heard him personally say, "I have no problem with birth control. It's a good thing." (Another bit of profound theological reasoning.) Given the size of his audience and the importance of his status in pop culture, Hannity's anti-witness to a fundamental tenet of Catholic moral doctrine is just devastating for the faith of others who may be weak or vacillating in this area. His impact is greater, and so his judgment will be stricter. "To those who have been given more, more will be required..."
The moral of the story is that Catholic men and women in the media need to be truly Catholic or at least stop being hypocrites. We have enough pretenders to the title of Catholic in public life without being treated to superficial assessments of profound moral issues. Rules are important, but Lent is not about rule-breaking, it's about conversion of heart; and on the most important moral issues of our day, public Catholics like Hannity have no right to profess "another gospel," or the faith of millions - and indeed their own souls - are in serious jeopardy.


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bet365 News Team Jan 29 2022
Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash has been impressed by Kyrie Irving's strong form since his return to the team but he feels the guard can improve further.
The Nets, who are 3/1 to win the NBA Championship outright, will have two members of their big three available when they head to Golden State Warriors on Saturday as Irving and James Harden will be involved, but Kevin Durant will miss a seventh straight game with a knee injury.
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Irving wasn't involved at all in the first half of the season as the Nets decided it would be detrimental to the team if he only played in away games.
Brooklyn changed their stance as injuries started to mount, and Irving has now made seven appearances, averaging 23.4 points, 5.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds per-game.
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Nash feels Irving has essentially picked up where he left off despite his long spell away from the team but he is convinced there is still more to come from the seven-time All-Star.
"He's still adapting to his game coming back," Nash said after practice on Friday, via the New York Post. "We take for granted with him ... how much time he's off, and he comes back, and it looks like he's never left. But he's still trying to find his game. His level's so good that it's hard to tell. But we can tell; he can tell. He knows that he's not fully back yet."
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Q: Fingerprint reader in Windows 7 Had RC2 installed and all was good. Installed the final release and no love.
Driver is installed and device shows as working, but I don't have "Biometric Devices" in control panel as described here:
Turn off Windows 7 Fingerprint logon
Machine is an HP / Compaq 8710w
Thanks,
-Mathew

A: For some reason, the betas and release candidates worked fine for me, but I had some weird problems when I went to the licensed pro edition. Your computer probably uses an authentec scanner, it seems to be the most popular brand (or only?). Try this driver, it cleared everything up for me. follow the link and download whichever is appropriate 32 or 64. http://win7beta.authentec.com/

A: Unlucky. Fingerprints worked fine out of the box on my 8530w win Win7 x64 RTM. Have you tried searching the start menu with the word "finger"? That's how I got started. From memory it popped up a link to register fingerprints & off I went. Also, check the BIOS settings to make sure nothing changed or is switched off.
Also, did you install any HP drivers? I didn't so if there's any HP fingerprint software or their security center software that may be stopping Win 7's automagic drivers from working.

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Muscatello, Joseph R. and Susan Emens. "Do Reverse Auctions Violate Professional Standards and Codes of Conduct?." Best Practices for Online Procurement Auctions. IGI Global, 2008. 247-258. Web. 19 Jan. 2020. doi:10.4018/978-1-59904-636-5.ch016
Muscatello, J. R., & Emens, S. (2008). Do Reverse Auctions Violate Professional Standards and Codes of Conduct?. In D. Parente (Ed.), Best Practices for Online Procurement Auctions (pp. 247-258). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-59904-636-5.ch016
Muscatello, Joseph R. and Susan Emens. "Do Reverse Auctions Violate Professional Standards and Codes of Conduct?." In Best Practices for Online Procurement Auctions, ed. Diane H. Parente, 247-258 (2008), accessed January 19, 2020. doi:10.4018/978-1-59904-636-5.ch016
Do Reverse Auctions Violate Professional Standards and Codes of Conduct?
Joseph R. Muscatello (Kent State University, USA) and Susan Emens (Kent State University, USA)
Source Title: Best Practices for Online Procurement Auctions
During the e-business boom of the 1990's, reverse auctions became a new business tool for purchasing/procurement that promised increased reductions in supplier costs. The benefits of reverse auctions have been substantiated but not without debate. One of the debates is the ethical considerations inherent with these new business processes. Our study investigates whether reverse auctions violate corporate or professional standards of conduct. This chapter examines some of the professional standards/codes of ethics available including the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISM) and a selected number of organizations including Dell and GE. Further, the chapter presents a framework that can help an organization determine if reverse auctions, and the way they run them, are ethical.


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About Matrix Service Company
A top tier EPC contractor through its divisions , Matrix Service Company provides complete lifecycle solutions to customers across the energy and industrial markets, including many of the most well recognized companies in the world.
Through both organic and acquisitive growth, it is a success story made possible by the commitment of our more than 5,000 employees to our core values: Safety, Integrity, Positive Relationships, Stewardship, Community Involvement, and Delivering the Best.
And it is this commitment that has resulted in Matrix consistently being recognized as a top tier contractor by Engineering-News Record, as one of Forbes' Most Trustworthy Public Companies, and as a Great Place to Work® in 2016-2017 and 2018-2019.
Matrix Service Company reports combined performance in four operational segments:
Electrical infrastructure
Oil, gas and chemical
All four divisions report as one under MTRX.
Matrix Companies
Community involvement is more than a core value -- it's a commitment from all levels of the organization to improve the communities where we live and work. From supporting the United Way and participating in various races to local food drives and holiday gift collections, Matrix employees are passionate about giving back and supporting our communities.
The Matrix family of divisions
Matrix Service Company is the parent to four divisions that provide engineering, fabrication, construction and maintenance to the energy and industrial markets.
Founded in 1984 with many acquisitions along the way, Matrix Service Company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma and trades under the NASDAQ symbol MTRX.
Matrix PDM provides world class multi-discipline engineering around the world.
Matrix NAC
Our union construction division, Matrix NAC provides full service construction, maintenance and repair to energy and industrial customers across North America.
Matrix Service
Our construction division, Matrix Service provides full service construction, maintenance and repair to energy and industrial customers across North America.
Matrix Applied Technologies
Headquartered in Tulsa, OK, with regional offices in Seoul, Korea and Sydney, Australia, Matrix Applied Technologies sells aboveground storage tank products and API heaters across the globe.
John R. Hewitt
John R. Hewitt has been President and Chief Executive Officer at Matrix Service Company since May 2011. Prior to joining Matrix Service, Mr. Hewitt served as Senior Vice President of Aker Solutions where he was responsible for providing executive oversight on major capital projects in Power and LNG. He previously served as President, United States Operations, at Aker Solutions E&C US, Inc. from 2007 to 2009 where he was responsible for managing all construction services in North America. Previous to that, he served as President of Aker Construction Inc. where he had full profit and loss responsibility for a multi-disciplined direct hire industrial construction business operating throughout North America. Mr. Hewitt has spent his entire career in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) industry. Mr. Hewitt earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Stetson University in 1980 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology in 1983. Mr. Hewitt is a member of the Construction Industry Institute; he has served on various committees including the Implementation Strategy Sub-Committee and Optimizing Project Organizations research committee.
Joseph F. Montalbano
Joseph F. Montalbano has served as Chief Operating Officer for Matrix Service Company since April 2008. From 2002 to 2008, Mr. Montalbano served as Senior Vice President - Senior Project Director Energy Sector of Black & Veatch. Prior to working for Black & Veatch from 1972 to 2002, Mr. Montalbano served numerous project management roles with a national construction firm serving the energy sector. Throughout this 42 year career Mr. Montalbano has provided leadership to the engineering, procurement and construction of domestic and international electric generation stations, LNG regasification terminals, major fuel oil storage depots, repair and maintenance services and facility expansions at numerous domestic refineries, and capital expansions of the HV electrical infrastructure in the US. Mr. Montalbano holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering degrees from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. He earned a Master's in Business Administration from New York Institute of Technology and is registered as a Professional Engineer in multiple states.
Kevin S. Cavanah
Kevin S. Cavanah has served as Chief Financial Officer since December, 2010. Mr. Cavanah served as Vice President, Accounting and Financial Reporting from August 2007 to December 2010 and as Controller from April 2003 to August 2007. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Cavanah served as an Accounting Manager for Williams Communications from 2001 to 2003 and as an Accounting Manager for The Williams Companies from 1998 to 2001. Prior to joining Williams Companies, Mr. Cavanah served as an Audit Manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Mr. Cavanah has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Arkansas and is a member of Financial Executives International.
Alan Updyke
President, Operations
Alan Updyke is President of Operations at Matrix Service Company. Prior to this position, Mr. Updyke served division Matrix Service Inc. in multiple capacities-- most recently as President from February 2018 to September 2019. Prior to his presidency, he was the Senior Vice President, Operations for all Matrix Service Inc. operating divisions throughout the U.S. and Canada including Estimating, Project Controls, Business Development and Craft Recruiting. He joined Matrix Service Inc. as Vice President of Construction in July 2012. Before joining Matrix Service Inc., Mr. Updyke spent 17 years with Brinderson, most recently as President of Western Operations. In that role, Mr. Updyke was responsible for providing strategic leadership and management direction to four regional offices and all major capital construction projects. Before that, Mr. Updyke served in various management positions with Brinderson including Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Vice President of Construction, and Vice President of Business Development. Previous to that, Mr. Updyke held the General Managers position for Turner Industries overseeing West Coast Operations.
Nancy E. Austin
Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President
Nancy E. Austin is Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President, Strategic Services and Administration, with responsibility for leading our Human Resources, Training and Development and Corporate Marketing divisions. Mrs. Austin served as Vice President, Human Resources, from January 2006 – August 2016 and as Director of Human Resources from September 2000 to January 2006. Prior to joining the Company, Mrs. Austin worked for TV Guide, Samson Resources and Villareal & Associates specializing in human resource management, employee relations, and consulting. Mrs. Austin holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Oklahoma State University and is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR). She is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management, World-at-Work and Tulsa Area Human Resources Association.
Quinton Beasley
Vice President, Accounting
Quinton Beasley serves as Vice President, Accounting for Matrix Service Company. He joined Matrix Service Company in 2005 as the Director of Accounting and was promoted to the Company's Controller position in 2010. Mr. Beasley began his career as an auditor for Ernst & Young and subsequently gained considerable experience with The Williams Companies, WilTel and Phillips Petroleum prior to joining Matrix. Mr. Beasley is a Certified Public Accountant. He graduated from the University of Arkansas.
Rick J. Bennett
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Rick J. Bennett joined Matrix Service Company as Vice President and Chief Information Officer in 2014. Prior to Matrix, Rick served ten years as the Chief Information Officer at T.D. Williamson based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His past professional achievements include Information Technology leadership positions at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blakely Crop Hail Insurance, National Farmers Organization, Taylor Ball Construction Management and The Principal Financial Group. Mr. Bennett holds a Masters of Energy Business (MEB) degree from the University of Tulsa, has obtained an Executive Certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management, and achieved his Bachelors of Business from Western Illinois University majoring in Management Information Systems and minoring in Computer Science. Early in his career he served in the United States Navy as an Interior Communications Electrician. A father of three, Bennett serves as past-Chairman of the Board for Junior Achievement of Eastern Oklahoma and the Deans Council for Northeastern State University College of Business and Technology.
Vice President, Health, Safety & Environment
Jack Frost has served as the Vice President of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) for Matrix Service Company since 2012. Prior to joining Matrix, he served as Global Quality, Health, Safety, Environment & Security (QHSES) Director for Tesco Corporation where he was responsible for the development and implementation of all global strategic and tactical QHSES initiatives. Before that, he served as the Europe-Eurasia HSE Manager for Hess Corporation. Jack received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He is a Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and also holds designation as an Associate in Risk Management (ARM). He is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). Jack is also a Certified TapRoot® instructor.
Melissa K. Gilliland
Melissa K. Gilliland serves as Vice President, Human Resources for Matrix Service Company. Ms. Gilliland joined Matrix Service Company in 2001 as a Human Resources Administrator and since then has served as Corporate Human Resources Manager from 2003 -2011 and Director, Human Resources from 2011 – 2019. Ms. Gilliland holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, both from the University of Tulsa. She also holds certifications as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). Last, Ms. Gilliland is a member of SHRM, World at Work and the Tulsa Area Human Resources Association.
Justin D. Sheets
Justin Sheets serves as Vice President and General Counsel. Prior to his current role, Mr. Sheets served as Vice President, Legal and Risk Management, from October 2014 to September 2019. Since joining Matrix Service Company in 2002, Mr. Sheets has served as Sr. Director, Legal and Risk Management; Director, Risk Management; and Sr. Counsel, and Consultant. Prior to Matrix Service Company, Mr. Sheets worked with Conway, McKenzie and Dunleavy in New York consulting with construction clients with a primary focus on mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and liquidations. Mr. Sheets holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Health and Safety Sciences from Indiana State University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa. Mr. Sheets holds Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist certification and is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association, Association of Corporate Counsel and the International Risk Management Institute.
Matrix Service Company is committed to delivering the very best to our customers, communities and employees. We're proud of our consistent recognition that reflects our culture and focus on excellence.
ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2019
Matrix is proud to consistently earn certification by Great Place to Work, the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. In the US, it produces the annual Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list.
Engineering News Record names Matrix #71 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List.
2018 - 2019 Great Place to Work®
Matrix is proud to once again be certified by Great Place to Work, the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. In the US, it produces the annual Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list.
OSHA VPP Star Designation
Matrix Service's fabrication facility in Catoosa, OK, is one of only two heavy metal fabrication facilities in the U.S. to achieve OSHA's VPP Star status. It is the most challenging of OSHA's category designations and demonstrates the facility's successful implementation of management leadership and employee involvement, worksite analysis, hazard prevention and control, and safety and health training
Matrix is the only industrial contractor to be certified by Great Place to Work, the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. In the US, it produces the annual Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list.
Oklahoma Inc. - Best Performing Businesses List 2016
Oklahoma Inc. names Matrix #8 on its list of Best Performing Businesses in 2016.
Forbes - America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2016
Forbes recognizes Matrix as one of the 100 most trustworthy companies in America. Only 24 companies, including Matrix, have been recognized more than once.
Ranked #56 on ENR's Top 400 Contractor list. ENR also recognized Matrix as the number 16 contractor in the petroleum sector and as a top 50 contractor working abroad for its work in Canada.
Engineering News Record names Matrix #108 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List.
Fortune Magazine's 100 Fastest Growing Companies 2004
Matrix is ranked #55 in Fortune Magazine's 100 Fastest Growing Companies in 2004.
Daily Oklahoman - Top 50 Publicly Traded Companies in Oklahoma 2003
The Daily Oklahoman ranks Matrix as #1 on its Top 50 Publically Traded Companies in Oklahoma.
Business Week's Top 100 Small Growth Companies
Business Week recognizes Matrix in its Top 100 Small Growth Companies in 1992.
Forbes - 200 Best Small Companies
Forbes ranks Matrix #4 on its list of the 200 Best Small Companies in 1992.
"Our highest priority is the safety of our natural gas infrastructure, our communities and our employees. The contractor we selected (Matrix) had to share our emphasis on safety, offer proven excellence in this specialized construction, and commit to minimize disruption to our neighbors."
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"Even with the unexpected challenges, because of Matrix's commitment, skill and resources, we lost no time on schedule."
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Vice President of Liquid Engineering
"Building all six gathering terminals at the same time was a huge undertaking that could not have been achieved without Matrix's expertise and the commitment of the many levels of management from both organizations."
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Eclipse GEMOC Studio
The Eclipse GEMOC Studio offers a framework for designing and integrating EMF-based modeling languages. The framework provides a generic interface to plug in different execution engines associated to their specific metalanguages used to define the discrete-event operational semantics, and the behavioral coordination, of DSLs. It also integrates generic runtime services that are shared among the approaches used to implement the execution semantics, such as graphical animation or omniscient debugging.
Based on a common API, GEMOC proposes a framework to integrate any kind of metaprogramming approach used to define discrete-event operational semantics into an execution engine. An engine is developed using the execution framework and is specific to a metaprogramming approach. The project offers different engines implementation. Since a significant part of the logic is common to all execution engines, the framework provides a basic abstract execution engine that can be extended into a concrete engine for any new metaprogramming approach.
Notably, implementing this API allows to use and reuse of generic or user-defined runtime services as add-ons(extensions) that send and receive generic messages to and from the execution engines. For example, the GEMOC framework offers a set of runtime services such as:
generic debuggers that can be used for any executable DSL and engine.
efficient execution trace model
model animation
The frameworks help to regulate interactions needed to support collaboration and work coordination across different system domains. Engines implementations that use the framework are then potentially eligible for coordination, i.e. being able to run a system described using different models optionally expressed in different languages. Such system can then be developed in an independent manner in order to meet the specific needs of domain experts. Yet the expert can see how their work on a particular aspect influences works on other concerns.
The framework and the initial engines are distributed through three technologies (update sites) that build on top of each other:
the Sirius Animator technology focuses on the core execution framework and model debugging environment. It contains a set of generic runtime services that can be shared among the different execution engines (facilities for debugging, graphical/textual animation, and execution trace management). It also contains a Java-based execution engine.
the MoCCML / Concurrency focuses on explicit concurrency constraints within execution semantics.
the BCOoL / Coordination technology focuses on explicit concurrency constraints in between execution semantics.
In addition, the project defines an Eclipse RCP, namely the GEMOC Studio, which provides a ready to use environment for both language designers (using the language workbench) and domain designers (using the modeling workbench).
GEMOC Studio main page


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J Invest Surg. 2014 Aug;27(4):234-9. doi: 10.3109/08941939.2013.875606. Epub 2014 Jan 29.
Is nasogastric decompression useful in prevention of leaks after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy? A randomized trial.
Rossetti G1, Fei L, Docimo L, Del Genio G, Micanti F, Belfiore A, Brusciano L, Moccia F, Cimmino M, Marra T.
Digestive Surgery Unit, Second University of Naples , via Pansini 5, Naples , Italy .
Although its excellent results, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) presents major complications ranging from 0% to 29%. Among them, the staple line leak presents an incidence varying from 0% to 7%. Many trials debated about different solutions in order to reduce leaks' incidence. No author has investigated the role of gastric decompression in the prevention of this complication. Aim of our work is to evaluate if this procedure can play a role in avoiding the occurrence of staple line leaks after LSG.
Between January 2008 and November 2012, 145 patients were prospectively and randomly included in the study. Seventy patients composed the group A, whose operations were completed with placement of nasogastric tube; the other 75 patients were included in the group B, in which no nasogastric tube was placed.
No statistical differences were observed between group A and group B regarding gender distribution, age, weight, and BMI. No intraoperative complications and no conversion occurred in both groups. Intraoperative blood loss (50.1 ± 42.3 vs. 52.5 ± 37.6 ml, respectively) and operative time (65.4 ± 25.5 vs. 62.6 ± 27.8 min, respectively) were comparable between the two groups (p: NS). One staple line leak (1.4%) occurred on 6th postoperative day in group A patients. No leak was observed in group B patients. Postoperative hospital stay was significantly longer in group A vs. group B patients (7.6 ± 3.4 vs. 6.2 ± 3.1 days, respectively, p: 0.04).
Routine placement of nasogastric tube in patients operated of LSG seems not useful in reducing leaks' incidence.


The British stuntman who performed at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics was killed in a wingsuit flying accident Thursday in the Swiss Alps. Mark Sutton crashed into a rocky ridge after jumping from a helicopter at 10,800 feet. He and 19 other pilots were taking part in Helibase 74, a three-day, non-competitive event in Switzerland and France.
The accident unfolded after Sutton jumped from the helicopter on a warm-up flight intended to last a minute. Footage revealed that Sutton veered off course after jumping, hitting the mountain at a speed of over 155 miles per hour.
"There was no chance of survival," a spokesman for the Swiss police told The Telegraph. "This was an accident. The production company and helicopter company are not implicated in any way."
In the 2012 Summer Games, Sutton played a lead role, jumping into the Olympic Stadium while dressed as James Bond. He co-jumper, who played the role of Queen Elizabeth II, told The Sun that he lost a friend who was "smart, articulate and funny. "In any sport where you share a common bond you can make friends in a heartbeat that last a lifetime."


> However I am a little concerned with adding a script from another website... it requires a lot of trust, doesn'it?
Not if you use the `integrity` attribute like the page recommends. If the file hash doesn't match the one given in the tag, the browser won't run the script.


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By Kaisa Amaral on 16 Mar 2020
ICAO decision on aviation carbon market rules a step in the right direction but fails to exclude all junk credits
MONTREAL/BRUSSELS, 14 March 2020. The UN aviation body ICAO's Council has agreed to recognise carbon offsets from six existing offset programmes for use by airlines under CORSIA, the UN's new carbon market for aviation. The Council's 36 member countries also decided to limit the age of credits used as well as the type of projects eligible. However, the total supply of…
European Commission publishes vision on the Paris Protocol to tackle climate change
Today, the European Commission (EC) has published a first glimpse of the mitigation contributions the EU intends to contribute to the Paris Protocol. The Communication launched today entitled "The Paris Protocol – A blueprint for tackling global climate change beyond 2020" includes a proposal for the EU's proposed Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDCs) prepared in…
Keeping the books on emission units
Accounting of emissions will be a cornerstone of a future climate treaty and is hugely important for the integrity of carbon markets as well as keeping us on track to limit global warming below 2°C. Lima will need to lay grounds for a rigorous accounting framework and robust unit quality requirements. It will also need to establish consistency to the ICAO process that is developing a global market based mechanism for aviation emissions.
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BYU Women's Volleyball
No. 9 BYU Women's Volleyball Sweeps Gonzaga
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Ninth-ranked BYU women's volleyball opened their conference schedule with a comfortable sweep over Gonzaga in Spokane on Thursday.
In BYU's first game since beating then #2 Stanford(now ranked 1st), the Cougars came out on fire, using a 12-2 run halfway through the set to take a commanding lead. The Cougars hit an incredible .400 in the set and won decisively 25-13.
The second set started poorly for the Cougars, who went down 5-1 early. However, a quick run would tie things at 7, at which point the Cougars dominated the rest of the set and won 25-13 again. McKenna Miller had 3 aces during an 8-0 run to finish the set.
The Bulldogs would prove more competitive in the third set, but the Cougars again proved to be too strong for Gonzaga. Zags held a lead until 11-10, when BYU came alive and won the set 25-17.
BYU is now 10-2 on the season and 1-0 in conference play. The Cougars next play at Portland on Saturday at noon PST.


Even though December brings us a lot of joy and excitement, this month is also filled with a rush of getting ready for holidays: gifts, decorations, cooking, etc. In addition, we are in a hurry to find the perfect outfit or a dress for New Year's Eve. In this holiday rush of events, however, we sometimes forget about our makeup for the biggest night of the year. Treating your makeup the same way you treat your outfit is crucial as a woman's face is a "window to the soul". Therefore, I've put together five easy make-up tips for New Year's Eve.
Red Lips: If you don't have enough time to spend on your make-up, don't worry! I have the easiest solution for you. In order to save time, you can keep your eyes simple with a light touch of mascara and one coat of icy eye shadow. But with just a swing of the wrist, your lips will look absolutely luxurious by putting on a bright red lipstick. Not only will this passionate hue will give you the glamorous look, but it will also make you desirable because red simply attracts men! There is a huge variety of reds out there, but my favorite one is Maybelline's "Ruby Star," because it keeps your lips moist as well as it creates the perfect shine. With this type of make-up I recommend wearing your hair up in a chic bun or an elegant vintage ponytail in order to show-off your facial features.
Smoky eyes: The main point of smoky eyes is to get a mysterious and intriguing look that will make heads turn. CoverGirl offers a wide selection of products for a smoky eyes look. In addition, they make it easy to apply by providing detailed instructions on the back of the product in the same place they put a recommendation of what hues go with which eye colors. CoverGirl's "Bronze Fire" is my favorite to use because it creates a warm look that highlights my hazel eyes. One of the tricks I also love to emphasize this makeup look is to apply some of the foundation on your lips and then use a transparent lip gloss, such as CoverGirl's "Clear Radiance," creating a neutral and frosty shine without taking attention away from your eyes.
Metallics: On the night of New Year's Eve, don't be afraid to experiment with gold and silver metallic eye shadows to emphasize your bold personality. Metallic hues help you create an extravagant and futuresque look. My ultimate favorite in this category is Maybelline's "Gold Rush" due to its creamy texture that doesn't crease. To top it off, "Gold Rush" provides you with a vibrant color and lasts a long time, which is perfect for a long New Year's celebration.
Water Mist: For a long New Year's Eve night there is a way for you to keep your make-up fresh throughout the celebration. Evian's "Brumisateur" water mist helps to fix and set your make-up which will help it last longer. Since they use mineral water, it also moisturizes, keeping your skin hydrated to provide a natural glow.
For the biggest night of the year, don't forget about your face. Using the tips above, you can create a ravishing and stunning look fit for any New Year's Eve bash you have planned!


Would love to see Williams make it all the way back. A couple years back he was our best candidate to become Hendricks 2.0.
Tim wrote: Would love to see Williams make it all the way back. A couple years back he was our best candidate to become Hendricks 2.0.
Yeah I remember that, did he have an injury or just stall out??
His arm fell off right when he got to Iowa.
Watched the Little game last night. What was most improved was his location. Was spotting the FB on the outside corner to lefties quite well. He left it up a bit too but it didn't hurt him. The Lugnuts announcers said his FB had late life. It was difficult to see much movement from their CF camera angle. The curve was consistently controlled and plus. The change up was the best it's been yet in this game. It didn't wow you, but it was effective which is an improvement. It had some tailing action and was thrown for strikes.
FB was 92-93 in the first couple of innings, 88-91 after that. Curve was consistently 80. Didn't get a velo reading on the change.
CubsWin wrote: Watched the Little game last night. What was most improved was his location. Was spotting the FB on the outside corner to lefties quite well. He left it up a bit too but it didn't hurt him. The Lugnuts announcers said his FB had late life. It was difficult to see much movement from their CF camera angle. The curve was consistently controlled and plus. The change up was the best it's been yet in this game. It didn't wow you, but it was effective which is an improvement. It had some tailing action and was thrown for strikes.
Yeah, that's been him all year. Huge disappointment.
Thanks. Yeah, that seems to be the same consistently slowish guy. Sounds like he'll need to be a good, finesse control guy. Which won't be easy to be on a consistent basis, given that he was never scouted as a control artist, and that the curve is about as hard a pitch to control as there is.
Swarmer with his 1st dominant game in AA tonight.
6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K.
Ha! Welp, for those worried about Bryant's lack of power this season, he can at least hit HRs off of AA pitching!
CubsWin wrote: Watched the Little game last night. What was most improved was his location.
The game he left early in June, then missed some time, he was hitting 95mph.
He wasn't hitting 90mph with the Cubs last year, so there's progress... His development is a process, the Cubs have him working on lots of stuff. Top end speed on his 4-seamer is not one of the things they're concentrating on.
That's much more common, and understandable, given that he threw 100+ innings in a full season of college ball and then took a little time off. His velo has never come back to his pre-draft form that was a huge part in him being a 1st rounder. It's a legitimate concern, especially if he can be 92-93 for a short time and then lose several mphs as the innings progress. He's almost 22 years old already.
Regarding the rest, do you happen to know someone in the organization or Little himself? Legit question, as that post had a few statements that only somebody with those connections could make.


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Angry Seahawks fan's screams ruin wife and son's birthday greeting to Grandma
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Grandma needs to stop having birthdays during the playoffs.
Mike Fenn— 2015-01-20 02:06 pm | Last updated 2015-12-11 12:48 pm
The Seattle Seahawks' Sunday victory over the Green Bay Packers for the NFC Championship title certainly wasn't an easy win. In fact, at several points in the game, it didn't look like the Seahawks would make it anywhere near Super Bowl XLIX. Needless to say, this caused unendurable grief for Seahawks fans all over the country, as they updated their Facebook statuses every 10 minutes with messages like "WTF Seattle?!?!?!" and screamed profanities at the TV.
Today, we discovered one lasting bit of collateral damage from the temporary heartburn of being a Seahawks fan. One of the team's rabid supporters reacted so loudly to the tense game that he ruined a Happy Birthday message.
The Seahawks' fan's wife and their infant son were trying to record birthday greeting for Grandma on the computer, but the man just wouldn't let up. As the mother sings a foreign-language version of Happy Birthday and does her best to get the toddler to join in, good old Dad can be heard plain as day from the other room, swearing his head off at the Seahawks.
Something tells us Dad was in a better, more party-friendly mood by the end of the game.
Photo via PhilipRobertson/Flickr (CC BY 2.0)
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Mike Fenn is a former contributor to the Daily Dot whose beats included Reddit, YouTube, and all things WTF. His work has also appeared in Forbes and News.com.au.
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Not The Same Old BM Thread.
needed new rods + reels for crimbo !
2ft + hooklengths with pop ups....?
Moon.....lets get to the Bottom of this.
What is your best trick ?
Anybody want to test the "moon" theory ???
Cooking on the bank ?
Whats keeping you warm this winter?
Possible snow end of week?
any new books at the carp society, sandown!
Position vacant in New Year!
How long to leave your bait?..
How do i get my name down for it?
Sourcing fish for new syndicate project?
have u still got it???
whats fishy in santas goody bag for you this year?
What is carp fishing coming to?
If you could catch one carp, what would it be??
Walkies, Pot or Big P.I.T.S?
I need to buy complete new kit! any ideas?
2005? good carp year or not???
Hook holds.. what do they tell us!!


Just installed Docker on Centos 7 and I the hello-world test fails. Anyone knows what is going wrong?
docker: Error response from daemon: OCI runtime create failed: container_linux.go:344: starting container process caused "process_linux.go:293: copying bootstrap data to pipe caused "write init-p: broken pipe"": unknown.
i got the same issue,our webmaster resovle it by this way.
I ran into the exact same error on Ubuntu and it resulted from incompatibility of the new release 18.09.2 with my distribution version. Maybe similar issue?
Just a few days ago, everything was working fine? Today, not so much? Your logs now show this not-very-helpful error.
I use CentOS 7.6, but the kernel version was 3.10. So, I've seen the same message after I update the docker-ce version Docker version 18.09.2, build 6247962.
To solve this, I updated the kernel version to 4.20, then docker works well.
I've followed the process to update the kernel in CentOS in this page.
Or you can downgrade the docker version to avoid this issue ASAP.
This is what I ended up doing to get past this issue. Don't know what the issue was.


We are Austin & Dara: a husband and wife team of photographic awesome sauce! We've been flattered with awards and have been voted "Best of Weddings" and "Bride's Choice", but our most valuable reward from shooting weddings has been the friends we've made through the years. Somehow, some way, we just happen to get the most interesting, most lovable couples out there, and it's the best thing ever. The relationships we have with our brides and grooms is really the secret ingredient to our photos... It's what allows for a genuine expression on both sides of the camera... You get to be your fun and relaxed selves, and we get to be our inspired and creative selves! See how that works out? :) Come by our site, check out some photos, and get at us - we'd love to talk more with you guys. xoxo, A&D.


It is with great joy that I introduce you all to my newest baby, Giovanni.
Giovanni was born on September 2 – labor came fast and hard and within a few short hours he was here! He is the sweetest little guy and we are all in love with him!
I'll be posting my birth story soon, but in the mean time enjoy this little preview of our birth photos by Emily Shores Photography.
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Dirty Christians turn Achimota Forest into garbage dump
Aside the scrambling of encroachers to have a piece of land along the Achimota Forest Reserve, plastic waste materials disposed of by prayer groups who worship at the forest threatens the survival of the reserve.
Heaps of plastic waste can be seen along the path that leads into the forest reserve, which now houses the new Accra Zoo.
At exactly 2pm when The Finder visited the forest on Thursday, March 7, 2019 to file this report, there was a frenzy of individuals, confirmed to be part of prayer groups that often meet at the forest to pray, carrying plastic chairs on their heads and walking out of the forest.
Some were seen throwing tied plastic bags, plastic water bottles and other waste materials onto heaps of refuse on either side of the path that leads into the forest.
"They come here to pray every day and we are aware of their activity," an attendant at the forest reserve who spoke on condition of anonymity said. "A truck comes for the rubbish every time, but we burn the rubbish if it doesn't come, so it is not a problem."
He declined to comment on how much the prayers groups are charged to use the forest as their meeting grounds.
Akosua Amponsah, a member of one of the prayer groups, said: "That is where we throw the rubbish every time we come here to pray. We get hungry, we feel like drinking water so we buy from the gate before we go and pray. When we are done, this is where we throw them. They will come for it [garbage]."
It is interesting, yet strange, how the Forestry Commission looks on aloof while plastic waste is being disposed of in such a manner at a forest reserve. It baffles the mind why the commission has not provided waste bins for visitors, especially when they have commercialised parts of the forest.
The Achimota Forest Reserve remains the only surviving green area in the city of Accra. Over the years, the reserve has been exposed to human activities that endanger its survival.
Encroachers, especially private home developers, have taken parts of the forest reserve, reducing its size to the current 360 hectares from about 500 hectares in the 1930s, according to the Forestry Commission.
Car garages also took part of the forest along the George Bush Highway (N1), but were evicted when construction began in 2007 to expand the road to its current six-lane dual carriageway with funding from the United States Millennium Challenge Account (MCA).
The Forestry Commission is yet to impose strict policies on plastic waste at the Achimota Forest like it has done at the Ankasa Nature Reserve, also known as the Ankasa Conservation Area, near Axim in the Western Region.
At the Ankasa Reserve, visitors are warned not to carry along or drop any waste, not even the cover of a plastic water bottle, in the forest during their tour.
To this end, Ankasa remains one of the cleanest and greenest forest reserves in the country.
The earlier the Forestry Commission deals with the waste disposal issue at the Achimota Forest, the better it will be for the ecosystem in the forest and surrounding areas.
Source: thefinderonline.com


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Prepare a beautiful and bountiful buffet for your feathered friends (and OK, that pesky squirrel, too) and also dress up your winter landscape.
These "cookies" add color to your backyard as well as food for birds.
To make this project: Coat peanut butter on the fronts and backs of seasonal wooden cutouts bought from a crafts store. Press dried cranberries and seeds, such as niger, sunflowers and mixed birdseed, into the peanut butter and hang.
Tie ears of miniature corn end-to-end to form a small triangle, using one ear each of red, yellow and blue-black. Raffia ties them to shepherd's hooks or pine trees.
Serve fresh water from a wreath-adorned heated birdbath.
To make this project: Place an electric heated birdbath pan inside the basin of your existing birdbath and run a heavy-duty exterior extension cord to an outlet. Make or buy a wire-frame wreath of mixed greens to encircle the top edge. The wreath will probably be heavy enough to perch there unaided, but you can use wire to secure it. Natural ornaments such as tan wheat and oat sprigs, red rose hips and blue juniper berries add texture and color plus can be eaten by birds. Change the water every day or two and make sure it's no deeper than 2 to 3 inches.
This outdoor decoration is easy enough for children to handle after an adult uses a knife to hollow out a bowl inside the apple.
To make this project: Insert four nails evenly spaced about halfway down the side, leaving the nailheads out about a quarter-inch from the skin. Mix birdseed with enough peanut butter to evenly coat the seeds. Spoon the mixture into the apple cup. Cut four equal lengths of raffia (about 14 to 16 inches long) and attach one string to each nail. Tie the ends together at the top to hang from a tree or hook.
Gather the materials for this door or gate decoration on a winter walk in the woods.
To make this project: Take a hike to find a grove of sumacs. Cut the dark coral seedheads, leaving 14 to 16 inches of stalk on each. From your garden (or ask your green-thumb neighbor for help) cut the spiky brown seedheads of coneflowers (Echinacea), leaving stalks 10 to 12 inches long. Be careful, as the seeds may be brittle and fall off. Add stalks of oats and amaranth for a change of texture and color. Arrange in a pleasing pattern of varying stalk lengths, then tie with raffia and hang from a gate or door.
Can't find a grapevine topiary tower? You can use the same technique to decorate a grapevine wreath or any other shape.
To make this project: Place grapevine topiary towers atop matching urns. String cranberries and popped popcorn to wrap around the topiaries as garlands. Using a hot-glue gun, attach sprigs of seed heads such as millet, wheat and oats. Finish the top with a star crimped from speaker wire.
Hang this basket from a garage side door, on a shed wall or on a fence where birds can easily reach it.
To make this project: Select a natural grapevine wall basket. (It should be flat-sided with a handle so it can hang on a wall.) Fill the pocket with the rigid foam used by florists for dried flower arrangements. Tuck in stems of natural materials with seeds that birds will eat, such as sprays of millet, broom corn and sumac. Add dried leaves, curly sprigs of bittersweet and bits of evergreen for color.