The attractive lobby provides several nooks for impromptu gatherings. Guest rooms are well furnished with platform beds, smart TVs and comfortable ergonomic desk chairs. Not evaluated; management refused inspection on 08/17/2018. Facilities, services, and décor characterize a mid-scale property.
SR 14 exit 20 (Sheldon Rd), just n. 14600 Sheldon Rd 48170.


'The Handmaid's Tale' Wants You To Feel Like 'This Could Happen Here' Elisabeth Moss and Samira Wiley star in Hulu's TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's 1985 dystopian novel — in which fertile women become reproductive surrogates for powerful men and their barren wives.
In 2016, Atwood told us that the idea started as a question: "If you want women to go back into the home, how do you make them do that? And the method I proposed in 1985 was, now that we have credit cards, it's very easy to just cut off people's access to credit. And that's what happens in the book."
That's also the premise of the TV adaptation of the book, now streaming on Hulu. In the imaginary Republic of Gilead, women are not allowed to own property or have bank accounts, and because of widespread infertility, those who have successfully had children are assigned to be Handmaids — bearing children for the rich and powerful.
"It was very important to us from the very beginning to make sure that people understood that this is present in a 'this could happen here' idea," says Elisabeth Moss, who stars as Offred.
Samira Wiley plays Moira, Offred's best friend from "before Gilead." She describes her character as a feminist in "every way, shape or form."
Moira (Samira Wiley, left) and Offred (Elisabeth Moss) are best friends "before Gilead." In flashbacks, their world seems normal — they go for jogs, talk about Uber and Tinder, and organize protests.
Samira Wiley: It's not supposed to be an insult. ... It comes from a place of love, it comes from a place of wanting his wife to feel safe, but Moira is very, very sensitive to that language. ... She feels like she is standing up 100 percent for what she believes in and where women should be in the present. And if anyone comes even close to jeopardizing that, it is her responsibility to nip that in the bud.
Elisabeth Moss: That scene, it's directly from the book and it really sets up this complexity of what is my husband supposed to say? The women now don't have access to any of their money and of course my husband loves me and just says what comes naturally which is: I'm going to take care of you. And of course that brings up the sensitive issue of, oh great, now I have to be taken care of.
Moss: It's another interesting thing raised by Margaret and by the show, which is: A really good way to control women is by using other women. And we also play the opposite, which is women, when they stand together, can be incredibly powerful.
Ann Dowd plays Aunt Lydia and when she speaks about the character, from her perspective, she loves these girls. She believes she's actually doing a good deed and good service by protecting these women. And that's one of the things about the show is, we provide these different points of view and make these characters complex and not black and white.
Moss: Not weird. Awesome. So, so, cool. This costume, this color, the bonnets — they're so iconic. And they stand immediately for feminism and women's rights. You take one look at that costume and you know what that girl is doing. You know why she's wearing it. And so, for me, seeing something like that is so incredibly moving.
Moss: I think that's one of the great things about it. There are many different ways of resistance, and all of them should be used. Marching, talking, conversation. Margaret has a quote that I love, which is: "A word after a word after a word is power." And she also says: "You can mean more than one. You can mean thousands."


Orlando is vehemently rejecting being known as the location of the worst mass-shooting in American history by celebrating what is wonderful here and proving that it is the city beautiful.
If you know where to look you can find bits of Old Florida with natural landscaping, cracker houses, and a slow pace.
Glimpses of the desert can be seen in lush Winter Park.


text:
Aviation /
What's that you're doing, Ms. Hanke?
© Gregor Schläger/Lufthansa Technik AG
Josephine Hanke, 24,
is an apprentice toolmaker
who has been with Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg for two years
"Many of the tools and components we use are so specialized that we cannot just buy them from suppliers but have to make them ourselves. This usually requires drills, lathes and milling machines. Part of my apprenticeship involves learning exactly how this is done. The foreman hands me a technical drawing and I get started. Right now I'm making a threaded bore, that's an elongated hole with a screw thread. It's just a routine job, a matter of practice. My main tool is naturally a drill. First step: Find the right sized drill bit and drill the hole. Second step: Attach something called a counterbore and drill the cut-out into which the head of the screw will slot so that it's flush with the surface – you don't want to have it sticking out. Done? Not quite, because the inside of the hole is still smooth. The last step is to use a tap to cut fine grooves into the inside wall of the hole – to guide the screw."
Ready to rummage
The Swedes love their flea markets, and Gothenburg has lots of them. A foray into the world of second-hand paraphernalia
What's that you're doing, Ms. Müller?
Melinda Müller, 28, has been with Lufthansa Technik for nine years and currently works as a maintenance technician
What's in your bag, Peter Maffay?
The German singer with the Transylvanian roots has been producing one hit song after another for more than 40 years. No one has released more No. 1 albums in Germany than Peter Maffay, 68. This February and March, he is touring the country with his new album MTV Unplugged. He let Lufthansa Magazin take a peek inside his case(s) at Leipzig Airport
Culture Clash: Gestures
Forgotten how to say it? Then use your hands, but remember that some well-meant gestures do not mean what you think they do.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Thousands opposing same-sex marriage rally in Taiwan
Daesh supported by west, has no affiliation with Islam: Erdogan
Murray fights back to subdue Nishikori in Tour Finals epic
World number one moves step closer to semi-finals with gruelling 6-7 (9/11), 6-4, 6-4 victory
Afp November 17, 2016
Andy Murray during round robin stage match against Kei Nishikori on November 16, 2016. PHOTO: AFP/Glyn KIRK
LONDON: Andy Murray moved a step closer to the semi-finals of the ATP Tour Finals as the world number one wore down Kei Nishikori in a gruelling 6-7 (9/11), 6-4, 6-4 victory that took over three hours on Wednesday.
Murray was pushed to his limits by Nishikori in the longest Tour Finals match played in the event's seven years at London's O2 Arena.
The 29-year-old finally subdued the Japanese star in three hours and 20 minutes, but he was made to wait for confirmation of a last-four berth after Stan Wawrinka beat Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/3) in the evening match.
Given the complex nature of the Tour Finals rule book, Murray now takes on US Open champion Wawrinka on Friday with his fate still to be decided, while Nishikori also has a chance of reaching the semi-finals when he faces Cilic.
Djokovic into Tour Finals last four
If Cilic beats Nishikori on Friday, then both Murray and Wawrinka can go through.
"I just fought really hard. Kei was making me run but I eventually got over the line," said Murray.
"These are the sort of matches you work so hard for. I feel OK right now, but it's the following day when you feel it often.
"Hopefully there will be another three days to this season and I'll do my best to get through them."
Murray's gritty recovery took his winning streak to 21 matches, just one short of his career best run of 22 successive victories earlier this year. It is the first time Murray has started the Tour Finals with two consecutive group stage wins since his tournament debut in Shanghai in 2008.
Murray's refusal to be outlasted by the obdurate Nishikori keeps him on course to retain top spot in the ATP rankings at the end of the year.
Murray celebrates number one with maiden Paris Masters title
Novak Djokovic's win over Milos Raonic on Tuesday had given the Serb a 70-point lead over Murray in the unofficial 'as-it-stands' rankings but, with each victory at the Tour Finals worth 200 points, the Scot moved back above his old rival by beating Nishikori.
To guarantee finishing 2016 in pole position, Murray must win the Tour Finals for the first time, with anything less giving Djokovic the chance to overhaul him.
Nishikori is still in with a chance of making the semi-finals despite the loss and he said: "It was close. Andy's a tough player.
"I'm definitely disappointed. But there's much to play for, so I try to be ready for that.
"I played really consistent, with good energy. I'm sure Andy's going to qualify from the group and I'll try to aim for the second spot."
Murray was involved in the previous longest Tour Finals match, a 2010 semi-final loss to Rafael Nadal that took three hours and 11 minutes, and this time his overtime wasn't in vain.
Murray world number one after Raonic walkover
While saving break points in the third and fifth games of the first set, Murray was pushed so hard that his wedding ring, which he keeps tied to his shoe, fell off.
In a thrilling tie-break, Murray came from 3-6 down and saved four set points but crucially he was unable to take two set points of his own and Nishikori finally sealed it when the Scot missed a wild forehand.
It had taken 85 minutes to settle a gruelling first set, yet Murray's energy levels remained high and he started the second set with an immediate break.
Nishikori responded by levelling at four-all, only for Murray to break again and close out the set.
Even after more than two and half hours on court, Murray's renowned commitment to his fitness ensured he was still going strong in the final set and he broke in the third game.
Murray broke again, yet Nishikori didn't go quietly and he got one break back before the Scot at last aced one of his most demanding tests this year.


Best Limo Wedding Transfer & Event Car Service in DFW.
WEDDING VEHICLE TRANSFERS, WEDDING CAR RENTAL, EVENT CAR SERVICE.
Looking for reliable & experienced transportation experts for wedding cars hire and wedding vehicle transfer service? DALLAS LIMO and BLACK CAR SERVICE provides unmatched wedding vehicle service in DFW area. We have brand new limo, stretch limo, sedan, SUV, classic cars, party bus including Rolls Royce and Cadillac SUV for quick transfers. We provide you a unique transportation experience at unbeatable rates.
We also offer 24/7 online booking. Please call us at (214) 400 9926 now for fast booking or fill our form online. We shall get back to you immediately and your reservation will be completed instantly.
It is important that the transportation is perfect for your for your big day. Leave your worries to us to provide you best, neat and especially made for wedding vehicles. From classic limos to just few hours wedding transfer, from mini bus rentals for wedding party to SUV or Sedan rental for your wedding, we have it all.
Try luxurious wedding limousine & car rental services for bridal parties and weddings. Brides and grooms have experienced the professionalism, quality, and comfort of a reputed DFW wedding transportation company.
Why Our Cars for Weddings?


text:
China / Society
Foundations of financial folly
By Zheng Jinran in Beijing and Xu Jingxi in Guangzhou(China Daily)
A construction worker at Chengjiaci Square in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. The square, once regarded as one of the city's cultural calling cards, was a major part of an 800-million-yuan($130 million) urban refurbishment project designed to celebrate the 2010 Asian Games. LIANG WEIPEI/FOR CHINA DAILY
Concrete measures required for building waste
BY Zheng Jinran
In the wake of mass demolitions, experts said untreated construction waste has become a major problem for the Chinese economy, and the low utilization rate poses a threat to the environment. They have called for tougher legal measures, improved recycling technologies, and preferential policies to solve the problem.
In 2013, the volume of construction waste reached 1 billion metric tons, 74 percent of which came from demolition work, according to the National Development and Reform Commission's annual October report on the utilization of resources.
With just 50 million tons recycled to make materials such as aggregate, which is used in concrete, the utilization rate of the trash - waste soil and other materials cast off during construction, demolition and development work - was just 5 percent.
In 2005, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development released guidelines on recycling the trash into resources, and highlighted measures to prevent environmental pollution. The ministry said the current low utilization rate won't solve the pollution problem, and in some cities poor recycling of trash has actually exacerbated the situation.
For example, in Guangzhou, Guangzhou province, only 1 million tons of construction trash was utilized in 2013, a mere 2.5 percent of the city's total, while the remainder was dumped in landfill sites.
Experts voiced concerns about the piles of trash - which pollutes the soil, water, and other natural resources - at a building forum organized by the Energy Foundation in September.
In Singapore, 98 percent of construction trash is utilized. In Japan the figure is 97 percent, while in the United States, it's about 70 percent, according to Sun Jinying, a senior executive at the China Architecture Design & Research Group.
"The lack of specific, detailed laws on the recycling and treatment of construction trash has been a major cause of China's current low utilization rate," Sun told the forum.
In addition to learning from strict legal controls governing the sources of trash in countries such as Singapore, China needs to develop or introduce more technologies to utilize and treat the waste.
In addition, preferential policies should be introduced to encourage greater utilization and attract a larger number of people and companies into the recycling sector, she said.
China is wasting money and manpower by demolishing buildings and public projects long before they reach the ends of their designed service lives, report Zheng Jinran in Beijing and Xu Jingxi in Guangzhou.
Liu Huilian never imagined that the grand, green square, which seemed the perfect place for her small hotel, would be demolished just four years after it was built and become a giant construction site that would ruin her business.
The expansion of the woodland area in the eastern part of Chenjiaci Square, once regarded as one of the cultural calling cards of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, was a major part of an 800-million-yuan ($130 million) urban refurbishment project designed to celebrate the Asian Games, which were held in the city in 2010.
Liu opened her 40-room hotel in a street near the corner just before the work on the square started in 2009.
"At the time, the construction work affected me very little, since it only took a short time and was a good distance from my hotel," the 38-year-old Hunan province native said, adding that the pleasant view from her hotel windows was a major attraction for guests.
Now, the demolition of the green space has left her confused and frustrated. "What a waste of resources, destroying an almost-new square," she said, "Also, the fence around the construction site is only 3 meters from my door, and the noise has driven my guests away."
In September, the local government announced that the square would be razed to make way for the extension of a subway line. The demolition and subsequent construction work is scheduled to last more than three years.
The government's announcement raised many eyebrows because media reports stated that the plan for the subway extension had originally been announced in 2007, two years before work began on the Chenjiaci project.
"Why didn't the government notice the plan to extend the subway before it spent so much money on the green square?" asked 50-year-old Deng Ruixiang, who has lived in the area for 20 years.
The company that operates the subway explained that the extension plan didn't receive official approval until work on the square had finished, but many residents questioned the poor coordination between government and business, and complained about the waste of public money.
Chenjiaci Square is just one example of buildings and public spaces across China that have been demolished long before the ends of their designed lives.
Soccer fan Dai Tianjiao, from Shenyang, Liaoning province, remembers the excitement in China when the national team won a place in the 2002 World Cup Finals, the only time that the men's side has featured in the tournament.
However, the 28-year-old wasn't so happy when the local Wulihe Stadium, which was built in 1988 at a cost of 250 million yuan, was torn down in 2007, just 19 years into its 50-year designed lifespann. It was replaced by a modern business center with high-end offices and residential buildings. Dai said the stadium was the only place in the neighborhood where the local residents could exercise out of doors.
According to China's national design code for buildings, the service life of major projects should be 100 years, and regular buildings should stand for at least 50 years. However, Qiu Baoxing, who was vice-minister of housing and urban-rural development in 2010, said many demolished buildings had an average lifespan of just 30 years.
A recent report published by the China Academy of Building Research, the largest institution in the domestic construction industry, estimated that buildings with a combined average floor space of 460 million square meters have been demolished every year since the start of the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-15). It also said that about 460 billion yuan has been wasted annually by tearing down buildings long before they reach their expiration dates.
Construction sites work on despite ban
Tian'e develops demonstration department in garden city construction
Over 30 robot factories under construction in China
Large Pingyao construction projects
Baoji-Lanzhou railway line under construction
Six killed as truck plunges off cliff in SW China
Tibet honors outstanding doctors
Outdated security, slack management blamed for jailbreak
Rare snow leopard found in NW China
APEC at 25 years
Reporting on the route to Tibet
Blue skies ready to greet APEC
Republicans gain seats in US Senate
China seeks progress in building new type of relations with US
China slams last colonial governor for remarks on HK Occupy Movement
China renovates Unit 731 site
No timetable for full relaxation on one-child policy
Full probe of Zhou Yongkang case needs time: official
Free trade deal beneficial to APEC


text:
(914) 930-1777 info@necspace.org
About NECS
Summer Theatre Camp, Ages 9-13
by Ridvan Foxhall | Aug 5, 2019 | Featured | 0 comments
Date(s) - Aug/05 - Aug/16
New Era Creative Space (NECS)
Use form below to register and pay $50 non-refundable registration fee required to save your child's space. Mail balance to NECS, 1016 Brown Street, Peekskill NY 10566.
Limited Scholarships available for Peekskill Residents and Flexible Tuition Plan available. Please email info@necspace.org to inquire.
New Era Creative Space is excited to announce their Summer Theatre Camp August 5-16. Campers ages 9-13 will engage in improv, storytelling, song, and dance, while utilizing their skills to create their very own scenes for a performance at the end of the session.
A dance portion each day will ensure campers are warmed up and using their bodies to express their own musical ideas. Routines will be based on contemporary pop and Broadway music. All students will be able to create their own characters and scenes during improvisations, which will continue to be developed during the weeks into full-fledged scenes. Using Broadway classics and contemporary favorites, students will work on singing as a group while having the opportunity to solo if they wish.
All levels of experience welcome!
Taught by Natalie Arneson
Natalie won the 2016 Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets Award for Best Female Debut for her original show "Mama Drama." As an actress she has appeared in New York with Playhouse Creatures, MCC, and the New York Musical Festival. She graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in England. While overseas she worked with Britt Eklund and Sylvester McCoy (of "James Bond" and "Dr. Who" fame, respectively), toured England and Germany in "The Importance of Being Earnest", and was cast by Trevor Nunn in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Woman in White." She is regularly seen on The Depot Stage and at 54 Below in concerts such as "Sondheim Unplugged" and "Simply Streisand." She has worked in theater education for nearly 20 years and loves sharing her passion for musical theater with her students. She lives in Putnam Valley with her husband and three children.
Theatre Camp - Registration Fee
Spaces 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sign Up | Lost your password?
Nature Connection Summer Camp, Ages 11-14, July 1 - Aug 9, 2019
Cooking & Art Around The World - Summer Camp, Ages 5 - 9
Cooking Around the World - Summer Camp, Ages 8 - 12
© Copyright 2019 by New Era Creative Space | Terms & Conditions


text:
Q: NSNumber becomes nil when used in NSDictionary initialization I have the following code block:
NSNumber* dayNsNumber = [[NSNumber alloc] initWithInt:dayNumber+1];
NSLog(@"dayNsNumber: %d", [dayNsNumber intValue]);

if(boolVar){

    UIAlertView* success = [[UIAlertView alloc] initWithTitle:@"Title" message:[NSString stringWithFormat:@"Day %d!", dayNumber+1] delegate:self cancelButtonTitle:nil otherButtonTitles:@"Star", nil];
    [success show];
    NSLog(@"dayNsNumber: %d", [dayNsNumber intValue]);
    NSDictionary *params = [NSDictionary dictionaryWithObjectsAndKeys:
            dayNsNumber, "Day Number",
            [self getCurrentLocalDate], @"Date",
            [self getCurrentLocalTime], @"Time",
         nil];
}

What happens is that when I run the code, it hangs upon initialization of the params NSDictionary and says that dayNsNumber is nil.
Xcode displays a Thread 1: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (code=1).
How do I solve thie issue? I would like to add the dayNsNumber to my params dictionary.
Additionally, here are getCurrentLocalDate and getCurrentLocalTime:
-(NSString*)getCurrentLocalDate;{
    NSString *formatString = [NSDateFormatter dateFormatFromTemplate:@"dd-MM-yyyy" options:0 locale:[NSLocale currentLocale]];
    NSDateFormatter *dateFormatter = [[NSDateFormatter alloc] init];
    [dateFormatter setDateFormat:formatString];

    NSString *todayString = [dateFormatter stringFromDate:[NSDate date]];
    NSLog(@"todayString: \"%@\"", todayString);
    return todayString;

}

-(NSString*)getCurrentLocalTime;{
    NSString *formatString = [NSDateFormatter dateFormatFromTemplate:@"HH:mm:ss zzz" options:0 locale:[NSLocale currentLocale]];
    NSDateFormatter *dateFormatter = [[NSDateFormatter alloc] init];
    [dateFormatter setDateFormat:formatString];

    NSString *timeString = [dateFormatter stringFromDate:[NSDate date]];
    NSLog(@"timeString: \"%@\"", timeString);
    return timeString;
}

A: The problem is with the key: "Day Number" should be @"Day Number".
Also note that you can now use the new syntax for your numbers, arrays, and dictionaries. For example, this
NSNumber* dayNsNumber = [[NSNumber alloc] initWithInt:dayNumber+1];

can be rewritten like this:
NSNumber* dayNsNumber = @(dayNumber+1);

and the dictionary initialization can be done like this:
NSDictionary *params = @{
    @"Day Number" :   dayNsNumber
,   @"Date"       : [self getCurrentLocalDate]
,   @"Time"       : [self getCurrentLocalTime]
};

A: try this
NSDictionary *params = [[NSDictionary alloc]init];
[params setValue:[daysNumber stringValue] forKey:@"Day Number"];

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


This splendid property is located in the beautiful town of Carate Urio, close to the lakefront, offering breathtaking views of Lake Como.
This fully furnished house is distributed over 3 floors and has been tastefully decorated with high quality finishes.
On entering the house, we find a beautiful living and dining room, which leads out onto the lake front balcony and terrace. Also on this floor we find a guest bathroom and a beautifully furnished and fully equipped kitchen, which also opens out onto the terrace.
The upper floor accommodates the master bedroom, a spacious guest bedroom and a large bathroom. Both bedrooms open out onto their own private balcony.
All rooms throughout the house have large windows offering wonderful views. The ground floor is composed of a large, living room with a fireplace and open plan kitchen and bathroom, perfect for guests. Also on this floor we find a utility room, large garage and a carport.
The private garden, which is located at the back of the house, offers the perfect place for children to play games and the adults to relax and enjoy a barbeque under the olive tree.
The house is located within a gated private development, which is easily accessed through an automated gate and paved driveway.


text:
require "test/unit"
require "./simplecalc"

class Testcalc < Test::Unit::TestCase

  def test_conversion
    assert_equal(20,Simplecalculator.addition(10,10))
    assert_equal(10,Simplecalculator.subtraction(20,10))
    assert_equal(25,Simplecalculator.multiply(5,5))
    assert_equal(5,Simplecalculator.divide(25,5))
    assert_equal('It shd not be zero',Simplecalculator.divide(10,0))
end

def test_negative_scenarios
# 0

# sending a string instead of number

  end

end

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
COMESA and the Netherlands join IULTCS
IULTCS, the International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies, has announced that both COMESA/LLPI and The Netherlands have joined the union as member and associate member.
Led by Prof. Mwinyikione Mwinyihija, Executive Director, the LLPI (the Leather and Leather Products Institute based in Addis Ababa) has joined IULTCS as a full member and will represent the COMESA countries, which include Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda and Zambia.
"With continued growth of leather manufacturing in central and southern Africa, it is important that the voice of these regions be heard in global technical discussions and that they make a contribution towards the technical direction taken by industry", IULTCS said in a statement.
Representing the union on international level, Dirick von Behr from chemical manufacturer Smit & zoon will lead the participation of the Netherlands as an associate member.
The next meeting of the IULTCS Executive will be held on March 30, during the APLF in Hong Kong.
After Brazil, the XXXIV IULTCS International Congress will take place in Chennai, India on February 5-8, 2017. Abstracts and full papers can already be submitted. Read more here.
IUE proposal for minimum environmental standards for tanners
Trumpler offers support to both SLTC and VGCT
A two-tier tanning industry
IULTCS announces winner of Merit Award for Excellence


text:
Home > Artic > Arctic methane leaks threaten climate
Arctic methane leaks threaten climate
April 24, 2012 crisisboom
newscientist.com
Methane released as ice retreats could force greater climate warming (Image: KPA/Zuma/Rex Features)
As Arctic sea ice breaks apart, massive amounts of methane could be released into the atmosphere from the cold waters beneath.
High concentrations of the greenhouse gas have been recorded in the air above cracks in the ice. This could be evidence of yet another positive feedback on the warming climate – leading to even faster Arctic warming.
The Arctic is home to vast stores of methane – there are billions of tonnes of methane in permafrost alone. It is a potent greenhouse gas, so a major methane release would greatly accelerate climate change. The gas is found in icy crystals called hydrates beneath the shallow seas that flood some areas of the continental crust, as well as in permafrost. It is also being released from Arctic wetlands.
But this doesn't explain why Eric Kort of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, and his colleagues found patches of methane in remote regions of the Arctic Ocean, far from any of these known methane sources.
The team found the patches during five flights over the Arctic Ocean between 2009 and 2010, as part of a project to systematically map greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere.
Kort estimates that, in the methane-rich regions, about 2 milligrams of the gas were being released per square metre of ocean every day. Some of the patches were close to the oil and gas plants in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, but prevailing wind directions make these plants an unlikely source of the release.
Gassy ocean
So where does the gas come from? Since the 1970s, scientists have known that ocean surface waters are rich in methane. It seems to be made by marine bacteria trying to survive in waters that don't have many nutrients in the form of nitrates. "This source appears to be a likely candidate to explain what we observed," Kort says.
Water in the Arctic Ocean doesn't mix well, so the water near the surface tends to remain there. Consequently, the methane ends up trapped near the surface. In other oceans, it would get broken down through reaction with oxygen or consumed by methanotrophic bacteria, but the cold weather helps to preserve it.
Kort saw methane releases close to cracks in the sea ice, or in places where the ice had broken up. This could be because methane only escapes from agitated water, says Ellen Damm of the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research in Bremerhaven, Germany. This agitation is most likely to occur when autumn sets in and ice crystals start forming in the water, creating turbulence.
Hotter and hotter
The findings will need to be replicated, says Euan Nisbet, an earth scientist at Royal Holloway, University of London. But if the leak is widespread across the Arctic, this mechanism could prove to be a significant source of greenhouse gas.
"We know the Arctic is warming very fast indeed," Nisbet says. And as the warming climate leads to more breaks in the sea ice, more ice-surrounded patches of open water will be able to release their methane, further accelerating global warming.
The question now is: how significant will this new effect on warming be? "It might be small," Nisbet says, "or it could be another serious problem."
Journal reference: Nature Geoscience, DOI: 10.1038/ngeo1452
Categories: Artic Tags: Arctic, climate change, methane
TE Lehman
Anyone know?–at what point would overall methane ppm be sufficiently high to cause 1) global warming; or 2) asphixiation of higher life?
4/24/2012 — Two stars — very bright unknown at this point — need to Identify if possible 'Internet Doomsday': FBI Gives New Deadline to Disinfect Computer of Malicious Malware by July 9 or Else


Make your way to the Annos Basin ** on the galaxy map and fly over to the marker in the Pranas ** solar system (there's also a fuel depot here should you need to buy any).
Depending on how you want the mission to go, decide from the start if you wish to gain Paragon or Renegade points as there's a few decisions to make before you even begin the mission proper (as this playthrough is based on pure paragon, we chose to keep Wreav at bay). You can now have a chat with Wreav that can alter slightly depending on who you picked to join you from the Normandy.
There's a Lieutenant Tolan standing near a machine in front of the lift that can prove to be an interesting conversation if you choose to engage in it (there's nothing lost other than the chit-chat if you don't). Speak to Padok Wiks to gain the permission to see the female Krogan, then head inside the elevator to start this mission proper.
Once all of the multiple cutscenes have finished, turn to your right, enter the lift and after it explodes, turn around and run towards the emergency exit, but before leaving, look to your left on a shelf and grab the Assault Rifle Extended Barrel .
Exit via the emergency exit and climb the ladder in front of you, open the door, run around the corner and then dash quickly up to where the Salarians are. You have a couple of tactical choices here depending on the style of character - and weapons - you've chosen.
One option - if you're an infiltrator or just plain prefer to flank the enemy - is to run down the right side of the balcony and as long as the troopers don't see you, you can pop up directly behind them and give them a surprise party they'll never forget.
The other option is to hang back and use a combo of powers to pick off your targets one-by-one. As the pod hasn't been reached yet, there's no time limit on how quick you need to be, so just stay in cover and wear them down. A second wave of troops will drop down a bit further back; again infiltrators can equip a powerful gun and sneak up behind them, otherwise continue to pick them off from a medium distance and use all combo powers available to you.
As soon as they're all dead, check the right side of the room for a shelf holding a Shotgun Blade Attachment and there's a Medi-Kit on a wall near the exit, so scan it for 100 XP and any Medi-Gels if needed.
Open the exit and slide over the wall to your left, jump over the gap and be sure to pick up the S hotgun Spare Ammo mod from the ground. Jump over the other side and run up the stairs to the next Cerberus encounter. This encounter forces you to focus on the guards who're attacking the pod as it has a health bar (top-right corner of the screen).
You need to be more aggressive here with your tactics, so get your team up closer if you're not up for flanking them. Infiltrators can run up to the other side of the troops (right past them), take cover and start killing them from behind, boxing them in to a central area. When they're all dead, scan a datapad opposite the pod for 2,500 C redits. After the cutscene, use your colleagues' powers on the two guards in the dropship and then proceed through the open window to the next fire fight.
Infiltrators can use the cloak to - once again - dash past where the guards are being dropped off (the flower holder near the doorway is a great place), drop a grenade and then open up with some Assault Rifle firepower to watch them drop quickly.
Otherwise, get your team to take position about halfway up as you take control of the labs on the left (use the walls for cover). The lab is also holding a Pistol High Calibre Barrel on the left-hand shelf.
Your next battle is up against a couple of Engineers, two turrets and other troopers. Infiltrators can continue to cloak up and run right to the back of the pack, taking cover, then picking them off in the back. Non-infiltrators need to be much more careful as the turrets can pick you off easily.
It's essential then to focus on killing the Engineers first so they can't repair or rebuild any of the turrets, then focus on destroying the turrets, finally picking off the troopers. Again, as there's no time limit to this, take it easy, stay in cover and wear their health bars down. When everyone is dead, look to your right for a salvage crate you can scan for 2,500 Credits . Your battles aren't over yet; activate the scanner by the door, go inside and open up the Medi-Bay for 100 XP and any Medi-Gels you might need.
When you open the next door, run straight to the desk in front of you and immediately grab the Armax Arsenal Greaves Armour from the table and then pick off the troopers that drop down to the lower level with you. A couple of Guardian Troopers will appear over to your left in the distance, so either snipe them (if you have a sniper rifle on you), or get your colleagues to kill them as you head up top behind cover and kill any troops still up here.
Before going to the next area (which is on your left), slide down the ladder on your right to the bottom floor, go around the corner and pick up the Sentry Interface Armour laying on the seat and scan the salvage for 3,750 Credits . Now head upstairs and bypass the door lock for the second pod checkpoint (and another intense battle).
The troopers will have their backs turned to you, so Infiltrators can cloak up and run to the back of the room (near the pod) and pick off the enemies from behind, boxing them in. Otherwise, assign your allies to cover and focus your fire on the guys firing at the pod directly (they'll likely be furthest up the room). Pick the rest of them off quickly, grab the Pistol Scope from the top of a table and now run to where the power relay is highlighted.
On a wall to your left there's a Medical Station you can scan for 100 XP and any needed gel, on the floor there's an ammo refill, in the opposite corner there's a new pistol, the rather powerful Scorpion (which we equipped and gave to an AI buddy) before activating the power relay switch.
Another wave of foes will appear as you head back to the pod; Centurions and Assault Troopers on the left and two Guardian Troopers on the right. Snipe the Guardians first if you can, otherwise focus on the other guards and once the Guardians get close, give them the warm welcome of your shotgun. Now stock up on ammo before activating the pod.
A third - and final - wave of troops show up, pretty much the same deal as before and nothing too taxing. Pick off the Centurions first and let your team worry about the Assault Troopers. When the coast is clear, run back down the hall and open up the green door ahead.
Note : Make sure you're ready before jumping over the gap and climbing up the ladder as you're approaching the final battle in the mission and you'll need to be on the ball to succeed.
Either pick off the troops below from behind cover at the top of the stairs (as in our video), or you can move from cover to cover, using your best mid-long range weapon(s) to pick each trooper off in turn. Like always on this mission, your top priority is to kill all the enemies shooting directly at the pod and then you can set your sights on the remaining foes afterwards.
Watch out for anyone trying to outflank you around the edges of the arena; they'll go up high and hide behind cover themselves. Restock up on ammo and switch on any armour-piercing rounds before you activate the pod switch.
Immediately after the cutscene ends, an Atlas Mech appears at the top of the stairs! Hopefully you'll have saved any grenades (or similar fragmentation-like ammunition), so get these focused on the cockpit straightaway. Infiltrators should always cloak up before firing at the cockpit with their sniper rifle for the additional 40% damage boost, otherwise pick the most powerful armour-piercing weapons/biotic combos you've got and go to town on the mech.
Stay behind cover though, as there's still a few crack shot Assault Troopers hanging around the upper edges of the battlefield. But keep focused on the mech and do your best to stay out of its line of sight. If it gets too close, switch to a shotgun (if you have one) and unload it for some serious damage. Pick off any remaining Assault Troopers once the mech has been taken care of to finish the mission.


A suggestion for how to vote for this November. More accurately, how not to vote. Retire every candidate in that rancid cesspool of bribery and money laundering and tax evasion that is our Arkansas legislature. Retire every tainted congressional candidate who ever marinated in that primordial, toxic stew before slithering out to collect the bountiful rewards of "public service" at the national level.
We are not the Natural State. We're an American embarrassment. In record numbers, our state representatives from both parties are being investigated, indicted, convicted, and forced to resign or sent to prison. Cloaking corruption in pious sounding names like "The Lord's Ranch" and "Ecclesia College" only spotlights their amoral hypocrisy. Millions of dollars vanished in the name of "consulting" and "legal fees." And with the first destroyed by a serial Commandments crasher, Jason Rapert keeps right on fund-raising for his second, now-complete, monumental erection copped from Hollywood's version of Moses, who probably copped it from a Babylonian dude named Hammurabi.
Pretentious piety is hardly limited to Little Rock politicians. It's thick right here in Hot Springs, too. Week after wearisome week, the same few letter writers wield their Holy Bibles like truncheons to bludgeon salvation into unsuspecting sinners. Their message is simple. Earnestly mumble the proper incantations, as per their exacting instructions, or you are damned for eternity. By the God of Love.
They're mired in the same black-and-white fundamentalism that spawned the Scopes monkey trial more than 90 years ago, when science was Satan and ignorance was bliss. Please. If you must keep writing, how about a letter that shows us how Trump and the GOP are the antithesis of everything Jesus of Nazareth ever said and did and was and is? We'll wait.
Meanwhile, following that well-worn tradition of padding your letters by endlessly quoting others, here's a pastoral quote from John Pavlovitz, about your Corinthian leather-bound weapon of choice.
Like Pavlovitz, many of us have moved on from your brittle, literalist, old-time religion. Unless we missed something, nobody anointed you Hot Springs' newspaper theologians. So just stop. Please?
It was like noodling for catfish at a catfish farm… This predictable pablum appeared today, Sunday October 14, 2018 CE, cherry-picking "holy" writ here and there, begging for support from his apparently heartless local coffee-shop amen corner, and completely ignoring whatever parts of my letter he found inconvenient or unanswerable. Ever thankful for small miracles, at least he didn't quote Robert Jeffress or Islamophobic warmonger Franklin Graham.
The words in the Bible are powerful and empowered by God's Holy Spirit! "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any two-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12).
Now, I certainly do not apologize at all for sharing the "Good News" of God's life-saving gospel! "I am not ashamed of the gospel," said the Apostle Paul in Romans 1:16, "because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes. … " It is the gospel that God blesses like no other words!
Mr. [d'Nalgar], you actually made a very valid observation when you pointed out that there are only "a few" letter writers trying to pass on God's most wonderful life-saving message! It tells how God can forgive and save sinful people so they won't have to suffer in hell forever!
Now, not all Christians will have to try evangelizing in the newspaper letters, but I am absolutely certain that with about 75 churches in this area, surely there could be many, many others who could let their voices be heard publicly, at least, occasionally! At the very least, almost all of you could write a short letter of approval, support, and encouragement for "the few" of us out on the front line!
God expects and even commands all Christians to tell about this "Good News" which is a free gift that tells how to go to heaven to live in a perfect paradise with God forever! Are you actively finding ways to share the gospel with unbelievers? How much do you really love God and care about others?
Mr. [d'Nalgar], I certainly wasn't always a Christian, of course. My mom reared me in the church, but, unfortunately, I strayed away from God more and more as an adult in college and got to running with the wrong crowd, I'm sorry to say.
I tried very hard to find happiness without God and His ways, but my life collapsed in the worst way! I couldn't help myself and nobody else could help me.
My mom had never stopped praying for me. I knew what was wrong. I had turned away from God and was suffering the terrible consequences of doing so!
In desperation, I cried out sincerely for Jesus Christ to forgive me, to save me and to help me!
He heard my prayer and He put my life back together and I owe him everything! God proved Himself to me! I promised to live for Him.


Join Me for Blog Jog Day, May 9!
Need more visitors to your site? Jog on over to The Blog Jog Blog and see what the buzz is all about!
Now Available! 100 Ways to Market Your Book for Free (or really cheap) e-book only $6.95!
click on the title to see more!
2008 Writer's Virtual Book Tour Schedule for Author Carol Denbow CLICK HERE!
For every Carol Denbow book ordered through this Website, one will be donated to a help re-build a library in a disaster striken area and 10% of the sold book proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness.
Books must be ordered through one of Carol's Websites!
Thank you for visiting. I understand you have literally millions of choices when it comes to clicking on a particular website link, and I want to first acknowledge and thank you for choosing mine!
This website will offer you small business assistance, business and home life stress relief, and introduce you to my newest release, "100 Ways to Market Your Book for Free (or really cheap)."
You are visiting my primary website. I am the author of six non-fiction books and hundreds of helpful on-line articles. In addition, I am the editor for A Book Inside Blog, and my most proud accomplishment, mom of two awesome grown children, Justin and Jennifer.
Carols books include, Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss?, Stress Relief for the Working Stiff, and A Book Inside, Writing, Publishing, and Selling Your Story.
Carol's books are available here and through Amazon.com and other fine book sellers.
Please enjoy looking through our website and contact us with all your questions, comments, book orders, and e-zine subscription requests. Send us an e-mail.
NEW! "17 Top Business Start-up Articles by Business Expert Carol Denbow"
For every new copy of Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss?
"17 Top Business Start-up Articles by Business Expert Carol Denbow"
Or buy this new e-book for just $3.99 by visiting our "Business Books" page.
I Love Talking Books! Audio books in all subjects!


text:
@interface UIViewController (Visible)
- (BOOL)isVisible;

@end


text:
<?php
/*
 * Accounting
 * Money Matters
 * View, Generate, Delete, Print
 * Current Balance, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annual Spending
 */

session_start();

$page = "accounting";

include 'admin_header.php';

?>

<?

include 'tail.php';

?>


text:
Q: Flex 3.5a TileList - Is it possible to exclude specific items/indices? I've got a Flex TileList which has an ArrayCollection as its data provider. The ArrayCollection is used elsewhere in the application so modifying the base data is not possible.
There are two items at the start of the collection (indices 0 and 1) which I don't want to be rendered.
Is it possible to exclude these items from the TileList rendering?

A: I would recommend that you create a new collection using the same source as your original ARrayCollection.  Then apply a filter to remove those two items.  This will not affect the your original data source or the other ArrayCollection which contains all the data.
The alternate would be to extend the TileList to ignore the first two items in it's dataProvider.  I anticipate this would be difficult at best.


text:
Джинестра-дельї-Ск'явоні () — муніципалітет в Італії, у регіоні Кампанія,  провінція Беневенто.

Джинестра-дельї-Ск'явоні розташована на відстані близько 230 км на схід від Рима, 85 км на північний схід від Неаполя, 27 км на північний схід від Беневенто.

Населення —   (2014).
Покровитель — святий Власій.

Демографія

Сусідні муніципалітети

 Казальборе
 Кастельфранко-ін-Міскано
 Монтекальво-Ірпіно
 Монтефальконе-ді-Валь-Форторе
 Сан-Джорджо-Ла-Молара

Див. також
 Список муніципалітетів провінції Беневенто

Примітки

Муніципалітети провінції Беневенто

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Android News / All News / Why Google Will Be Successful with Its Own Stores and Devices
Why Google Will Be Successful with Its Own Stores and Devices
By Lucian Armasu
Google is finally about to do what I thought they should be doing a couple of years ago – open their own stores. In 2010 Google tried to open a "web store" for phones, but that never really worked very well, in part because the carriers in US were unwilling to take their Nexus One device (which was the star of the show then), and in part because people don't really buy phones online, unless they know everything about them, but that's just a minor part of the population. Most people want to try the devices in a store.
Now that Google has bought Motorola, which makes Android phones and tablets, they are making their own Chromebooks, and are soon about to start selling Google Glasses, too, they are going to need to have their own store more and more, if they actually want to sell many millions of these devices.
Make no mistake – Google is about to become one of the most powerful hardware companies in tech. No matter what the skepticism about them being a hardware company is, they are very serious about this, and they are going to try their best to succeed with it. Google needs more revenue streams than just from ads. Selling its own hardware would ensure a bit of independency from ad revenue, and from other companies.
But now that we know that Google really wants this, and why it wants it, why would they be successful in it? I think Google will be a successful hardware company not only because it has started making some greatly designed and built products (which is really a prerequisite for being a good hardware company, especially when you're new at it), but also because it has a lot of people who love the company and want to use their products.
Google has the kind of loyalty to their products and to the company itself that only Apple has. Google is the leader of one of the 2 biggest mobile ecosystems, Android, and even though they are not the ones making the devices themselves right now, they are making Android that goes into all those devices, and a lot of people love them for it, and are going to want quality products that come directly from Google.
So what should Google sell in these stores of theirs? I believe they should sell only their own hardware, perhaps with the exception of Nexus devices. But other than that they should sell only Motorola phones and tablets, Google Glasses, their own Chromebooks, Google TV's, their own smart watches, and whatever else they come up with next. I think this would be a much better decision in the long term, than showing a Galaxy S4 in there, which would just cause them problems with other manufacturers. Plus they can only be responsible for their own products, in case customers call for support and so on.
The stores are supposed to open at the end of the year, and even though they might not have more than a handful of devices at first, I think they will need to expand quickly, and not just build like 5 of them within a year. They need to build at least 100 of them within 2 years in US, and at least 100 more within another year or two globally. They can't waste a decade on this if they want to take full advantage of them. Plus, I think they will be taking off quickly, and they need to keep up with that demand.
[Via TechCrunch]
Lucian Armasu
Lucian is passionate about writing about different technologies, talking about their potential, and predicting tech trends. Visit his technology news website at TechDomino.com.


Gen Z and Millennial consumers think differently about brands and brand experiences than previous generations. In fact, what worked only 5 years ago can completely fail with these new generations now. The rapid emergence and eventual brand dependence on these younger generations creates a direct risk and a tremendous opportunity for growth. To secure your legacy and future, you must know how to quickly adapt to the ways these generations shop and buy.
Our consumer and brand solutions combine research and specific actions customized to drive growth for your organization. To learn more, send us a message and let us know how we can be a resource.
As Gen Z's buying power rapidly accelerates, The Hershey Company recognized that it's critical to accurately understand this new generation as they emerge into the marketplace. Our research team worked closely with Hershey Foodservice on a national research study to uncover how Gen Z forms their brand loyalty, as well as the habits and decision-making cycles they use on a daily basis.
The project included a custom national quantitative study, as well as a custom white paper, and infographic that Hershey was able to provide to help their own customers—and the industry—grow based on our discoveries of how Gen Z views branded desserts.
We uncovered that quality desserts attract younger generations of consumers to restaurants. In fact, Gen Z and Millennial consumers are dessert-obsessed and rank dessert as a top consideration when deciding where to go to eat!
A consumer packaged goods (CPG) company with an inspiring history of crafting food generations have loved for over 100 years(!), realized that interest and sales were down among Gen Z and Millennials. Shelf space is a hot commodity in this particularly industry and is easily lost if brands don't adapt, which is why the company came to us for help.
The insights we uncovered enabled the company to identify the fastest path to re-position and re-introduce their brands in a way that aligns with Gen Z and Millennials' purchasing drivers—without losing what made the company successful in the first place.
One of the largest producers of ready-to-eat foods came to us to help them understand why Millennials weren't buying their products in conventional grocery stores. Our research team went to work examining the company's aisle in diverse grocery stores. They watched how shoppers analyzed the offerings, picked up and tested the products, and read the labels and signage. One behavior we observed was that Millennials consistently evaluated the product by touching it. Aha!
We presented our findings and discoveries to the company's executive team. In response to our comprehensive analysis, the company launched a version of their classic line, specially designed to appeal to Millennial shoppers' tastes. The campaign was humorous and engaging—and new packaging reflected our team's discovery about the role of touch in product selection.
We are excited to partner with you to lead a custom research project! Together we can uncover solutions to your consumer challenges and position your brand to win Gen Z and Millennial customers. We know we will make a great team.


It is never a good sign to spot a possum on your property for a number of reasons. Not only are they known carriers of infectious diseases, they cause landscaping and property damages too. Gardens, lawns, gutters, roofs, trashcans, and more are all common areas of a property damaged by opossums and other nuisance wildlife.
To make matters worse, opossums do not like to travel far, so means if you see one, its den is most likely somewhere close by. This means they are permanent neighbor. For this reason and more, it is wise to implement some methods to keep opossum away from your property.
Continue reading to learn more about possum behavior, and how to safely get rid of them for good.
In contrast to common belief, opossums are not rodents. They are marsupials native to North America. At full adulthood, opossums can weigh on average around 15 pounds and measure up to two feet in length. This is about the same size of a small dog. This attribute alone can alarm anyone who crosses paths with an opossum since many assume they are the size of rats or rabbits. Although not an animal known for viciousness, it can attack and bite in self-defense if it feels threatened. This is a bad scenario since possums can be carriers of infectious diseases.
First, it is important to never, under any circumstances, attempt to trap, harm, or kill wildlife, including opossum. Instead of applying inhumane or illegal methods of opossum removal and control, instead, opt for some Eco-friendlier tactics. Your top priority is to make your property unattractive to opossum.
So this means you must think about what they want. The answer is food, water, and shelter. Once you make the proper environmental modifications to eliminate these attractions, you can further abate your opossum problem.
Once you eliminate all possible food, water, and shelter sources, your next step is to protect your house from wildlife tampering and damage. Since you have spotted nuisance wildlife on your property already, you can be sure that your home is a possible target for animal infestations and damages.
To avoid such damages, contact a licensed Indianapolis wildlife control company for a full-property inspection, and possibly, opossum removal services. They can identify vulnerable areas or infestations, suggest workable solutions, and provide all the necessary remediation services. Such services include closing up all holes and gaps to roofing, siding, porches, decks, garages, gutters, and more.
Call 317-257-2290 for assistance with a nuisance opossum problem on your property. We offer free estimates, DIY advice, discounts, raccoon cleanup services, attic restorations, structural damage repairs, wildlife proofing, prevention, extraction, exclusion, and much more! Call 317-257-2290 to request a free estimate for Indianapolis wildlife control, today.
This entry was posted in Opossum Removal and Control and tagged get rid of Opossums, Opossum control Indianapolis, Opossum Removal and Control, Opossum removal Indianapolis, possum prob. Bookmark the permalink.


text:
Q: Batch Login Code Sorry for the big essay im just trying to give details on how this is supposed to work.
I've been working on a login code and ive made it so when you run the .bat it asks if you want to register or login. The registration works fine. It creates a text file called whatever the username is. So if you type the username "User1" it will create a new text file called "User1.txt". After that it asks to input a password 2 times to make sure you type it correctly. Once you type the password in both times it will save the password inside of the "User1.txt" file so now you have a password inside of "User1.txt"
:Register
set /p User=Enter A Username: %=%

IF EXIST %User%.txt (

call :colorEcho c %User%
call :colorEcho c " Already Exists."
echo.
call :colorEcho c "Please Choose A Different Username."
echo.

goto Register
) ELSE (
set /p Pass=Enter A Password: %=%
set /p RePass=Re-Enter Password: %=%
)

if %RePass%==%Pass% goto RegFinal
if not %RePass%==%Pass%(
call :colorEcho C "Passwords Do Not Match"
echo.
goto Register
)

:RegFinal
echo %Pass%>%User%.txt
echo Welcome %User%
pause
exit

The problem im having is with the login. I have created 2 users with the register function from above. Username-r1 Password-p1 and username-r2 password-p2. If i login it will ask for your user and password. i enter r1 and p1 and it goes to the incorrect login screen. i type r1 and p1 again and it shows the welcome screen. Also if i type r1 and p1 in it loops back to :login because it thinks its the wrong user/password. but when i go to input the user and password in again i can either use r2 and p1 or r2 and leave the password blank and it will let me into r2 with p1 and even a blank password
:Login
set /p User=Enter Your Username: %=%

IF EXIST %User%.txt (
set /p Pass=Enter Your Password: %=%

>nul findstr /c:%Pass% %User%.txt && (
echo Welcome %User%
) || (
echo Incorrect Username or Password
goto Login
)

) ELSE (
call :colorEcho c %User%
call :colorEcho c " Does Not Exists."
echo.
goto Choice
)

A: You see, the answer is simple. You should: A: Refrain from using call, unless you have a file saved with extra data that needs called, B: get rid of the %=%, as the set /p command allows you to type and submit your choice without using extra sub-commands, C: try adding a menu before logging in, that should be like this:
(where you have to type something, before it put: echo Please enter a [user/pass], also the login bit I added has to be edited where it says
if not %username% == * goto LOGINERROR and if not %password% == * goto LOGINERROR by adding what you want your username/password to be where the * is. I added that as the main feature of your code, so you can log in without fail, and your register feature as a way for other people using what ever you make this code out to be to make an account temporarily without having to use yours. Feel free to edit this code at will and redistribute it any way you want, as there should be no code breaking bugs. Hope you and everyone who views this learns something new about batch coding, as it took me hours to get my code on this site to where it can be copied/pasted as is. Enjoy!)
@echo off
cls
:loop
cls
:menu
echo Greetings, what will you do?
echo.
echo 1.) Login
echo 2.) Register
echo 3.) Exit

set /p cho=

if %cho% == 1 goto loginfile
if %cho% == 2 goto Register
if %cho% == 3 exit

if not defined variable (
goto loop
)

:Register
cls
set /p User=Enter A Username: %=%

IF EXIST %User%.txt (

call :colorEcho c %User%
call :colorEcho c " Already Exists."
echo.
call :colorEcho c "Please Choose A Different Username."
echo.

goto Register
) ELSE (
set /p Pass=Enter A Password: %=%
set /p RePass=Re-Enter Password: %=%
)

if %RePass%==%Pass% goto RegFinal
if not %RePass%==%Pass%(
call :colorEcho C "Passwords Do Not Match"
echo.
goto Register
)

:RegFinal
cls
echo %Pass%>%User%.txt
echo Welcome %User%
pause
goto mainmenutwo

:looptwo
:loginfile
cls
echo Which file will you login in as?
echo.
echo 1.) Save 1

set /p save=

if %save% == 1 goto LOGIN 1

if not defined variable (
goto looptwo
)

:LOGIN 1
cls
echo ------------------------------------------------
echo                       Login
echo ------------------------------------------------
echo.
echo.
set /p "username=>"
set /p "password=>"

if not %username% ==  goto LOGINGERROR
if not %password% ==  goto LOGINGERROR

goto mainmenutwo

:LOGINERROR
echo ------------------------------------------------
echo                     Error
echo ------------------------------------------------
echo Invalid Username or password
pause
goto LOGIN 1

:loopthree
cls
:mainmenutwo


Meet REACH student Kristen Johnson.
Kristen entered the REACH program without any college credits. Thanks to the flexibility of taking courses online and in-person, she was able to earn her degree as well as the confidence to walk into a job interview. She now serves as the executive director of a non-profit organization.
Follow in Kristen's steps of equipping yourself today for the job you will have tomorrow – begin exploring today how REACH can help you continue your education and make a difference for your future.


text:
Welcome to my personal blog. It's contents are eclectic and devoted to personal notes and feelings. Please enjoy it.
The term "Poet Lariat" was first used by Mark Twain in his book Innocents Abroad.
Cowboys of the mid-1800s, most uneducated, wrote as they rode, capturing the rhythm of the trail, pacing themselves with consistent meter, and using end rhymes to assist in remembering their poems.
For his rope twirling acts, Will Rogers called himself the Poet Lariat.
Cowboy poetry captures the rhythm of horses hooves on the trail. -- Attributed: Badger Clark
To call a free form poem a Cowboy Poem is like calling a quatrain a Sonnet! -- Clark Crouch
FeaturedPosted on May 6, 2015 November 15, 2015
I was a youthful member of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in rural Nebraska in the 1930s. My firearms of choice were a 22 revolver, a single shot 22 rifle, and a single shot 410 gauge shotgun. They were not regarded as weapons during those years of depression and drought in rural Nebraska but rather tools of necessity.
My family didn't have much money then and we lived pretty much off the land. So, in 1938 I even carried the shotgun as I rode my pony five miles to a one-room school each day. During the day, the loaded shotgun was stashed back of the coat rack in the school room. It was frequently useful on the ride home in the evening to bag a rabbit or prairie hen to have for supper.
Unlike today's organization, the NRA of my youth was not politically active and its chosen role was to train people in the responsible ownership and use of firearms. The training included marksmanship, firearm safety, and the responsibilities of ownership and handling of firearms in accordance with federal and state laws.
I do not recall that the Constitution's second amendment was ever challenged or discussed by instructors except to cite that it's purpose was to protect State militia members from having their firearms confiscated by the federal government. They did suggest that by 1904, when the state militias became a part of a new National Guard, the amendment was no longer applicable. This was due to the fact that the Guard issues necessary firearms to it's members and those members were no longer required to provide their own. Even earlier as we became an independent nation and the Constitution was developed, the amendment only related to the single shot, hand loaded muskets, rifles and pistols which were the firearms available during the revolution and subsequent years.
The NRA was established in 1871 with special emphasis on marksmanship training and the organization did not become directly involved in politics until 1975 when the organization formed the Institute for Legislative Action and became more and more active on the political scene.
The NRA in the days of my youth was a very active public service organization unlike the militant and confrontational political organization of modern times. It could once again, with a change in management and philosophy, be an important life saving and truly patriotic organization.
A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State,
the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment II, Constitution of the United States
Writing a cowboy poem is a greater challenge than writing a free verse poem. Rather than expressing feelings or dwelling on the esoteric, a western or cowboy poem usually tells a story. Beyond that, tradition says that the cowboy poem has four essential qualities:
a western or cowboy theme in a modern or historic setting,
consistent meter throughout (such as 8-6-8-6 syllables in a four line ballad stanza),
a consistent rhyming plan (such as AAAA, ABAB, ABCB, or AABB and which is the same for all stanzas), and
true rhymes (such as love/dove but not love/clove or Sam/rams).
Here's an example of a three stanza poem which respects that tradition:
One Regret
To be a cowboy for the brand,
he lived a lonely life.
The only true regret he has…
he never had a wife.
Oh, he had a bunch of chances
but he just passed 'em by
'cause he was havin' too much fun
to give that life a try.
So today he's old and lonely
just waitin' for the end.
This cowboy has no wife or kin
on which he can depend.
The great western migration brought with it an appreciation of music and one of the first structures in many small towns was an opera house. There the settlers, ranchers, and even the cowboys could hear and glory in the magnificence of musical expression. All that hasn't really changed although it is frequently digital music served over the internet and delivered through such modern amazements as the Amazon Echo.
Today as this one time cowboy listened to Pamela Howland, a wonderful pianist who I first met when she was a teenager, I was reminded again of the importance of music to our culture.
Pamela's domination of the piano and her exceptional interpretation of classical music leaves one filled once again with appreciation and awe, eager for more. To hear such talent gives cause to reflect on our past, a cultural tie back to that age when music was a life necessity and was so highly valued by our ancestors in the great American west.
Have you noticed the great lack of knowledge and expertise among the comments published on the web? Usually hiding behind assumed names, many commenters offer their words of "wisdom" on any and every topic and glory in going for quantity over quality. Our organization, the Know It All Society, was created for their benefit. Membership is free …
Writing Free Verse
There is no uniform definition of poetry. True, there are traditional poetic forms (ballad, haiku, limerick, quatrain, sonnet, villanelle, etc.) which must be respected. But, in general, if you say a bit of your writing is a poem, it is!
Hopefully, without upsetting some friends in academia or others who are authors of some excellent modern poetry, here are four steps to easily write a modern poem in free verse…no meter or rhymes to get in your way.
1. Write one or more paragraphs of text expressing your feeling, an idea, a concern, or anything of interest to you. An example:
The day awakened, the dawn's pink growing on the billowing white clouds. A day of promise and a tiny daisy bowed it's head in welcome.
2. Now copy your paragraph leaving out capitalization and punctuation.
the day awakened dawn's pink growing on billowing white clouds a day of promise and a tiny daisy bowed it's head in welcome
3. Then break the resulting text into uneven lines at carefully selected break points to enhance your thoughts. As the poet, you have license to add, delete, or alter words (or even introduce empty lines) as needed to best express and reinforce your concept.
the day awakened
dawn's pink
on billowing white clouds
a day of promise
as a tiny daisy
bowed it's head
in welcome
4. Finally, celebrate your success, maybe by lifting a cup of tea or a glass of wine in tribute to Walt Whitman, the acclaimed father of free verse!
You are a poet!
Federal Retirement Annuities
Federal Annuities, including Social Security, should be indexed to the rate of inflation, not to a mythical shopping cart! That would protect and stabilize the purchasing power of annuities as promised to Social Security payees and other federal annuitants.
The average rate of inflation has been 3.5% over the past 35 years or so, but the cost of living index (COL) used for Federal Retirement Annuities is based on a mythical shopping cart. The contents of that cart do not necessarily reflect actual purchase patterns of retirees and the COL adjustment this year was zero even though inflation has continued. In this, the government, using an artificial index instead of actual inflation rates to compute the cost of living, is not living up to it's commitment to protect the purchasing power of annuities.
In one annuitant's case, under the COL index, his annuity has doubled over some 30 years. However, his annuity should be triple the original amount in order for him to enjoy the same purchasing power he had when the annuity started! So every year he is forced to dig deeper into his modest emergency savings just to keep up with real price increases in rent, utilities, food, etc. His problem is that those emergency savings will soon be gone; then what does he do?
It's a sad way to treat folks who have worked and contributed to their retirement plan only to lose the purchasing power of their earned annuity!
Poor Fish!
Some of my cowboy poet friends are gettin' criticized for promotin' their poetry. Seems like those critics just don't appreciate the reality of doin' business.
The fish it never cackles 'bout
Its million eggs or so
The hen, one egg she lays
And you should hear her crow
We crown the hen but spurn the fish
Which leads me to surmise
Don't hide your light, but blow your horn
It pays to advertise
~~ Author unknown
A Poetic Folk Art Form
Several of my cowboy poet/musician associates are appearing with me in Redmond, Washington on Saturday afternoon, June 20th. Our appearance reminds me that, unlike the multitudes of "modern poets," we are among the few who offer a marketable service…a truly American, authentic, folk art which is entertaining, educational, and rewarding for both performers and audiences.
Those who are true to the art form…western theme, traditional poetic form and meter, and true rhymes…appear (very frequently for paid gigs) at county fairs, cowboy gatherings, retirement and nursing homes, service clubs, etc. We have reason to be proud of our great American heritage: remembering, preserving, sharing, and celebrating our western and cowboy heritage and the great traditions which that heritage embodies!
For those who are performers, please be true to that heritage, deposit your generous honoraria, and rejoice in your participation in a unique poetic art form which had it's beginning in the American west in the mid-1800s.
What is Cowboy Poetry?
What is cowboy poetry? Only one poetic form merits that distinction. It has three qualities:
a western or cowboy theme,
true line-end rhymes (such as ABAB or ABCB or ABAC), and
consistent meter throughout measured by syllable count (such as 8-6-8-6).
Poems which do not have all three qualities should be called something other than cowboy poetry…perhaps "western poetry" since there is no tradition for poetry by that name.
The cowboy poem, as a truly American literary form, originated in the West as cowboys rode the range in the mid-1800s capturing the rhythm of hooves on the trail. Without paper and pencil (many had no education), they wrote "in their mind" using both meter and rhyme to help them remember their verses. The poetic form is a true folk tradition which should be respected and preserved!
Posted on May 15, 2015 January 6, 2016


text:
Q: FluentValidation.Net doesn't produce client side unobtrusive validation when using .SetValidator() I'm trying to get client side validation working for a page that uses editor templates.
A simplified example of my view model is e.g.:
[Validator(typeof(ValidationTestModelValidator))]
public class ValidationTestModel
{
    public string Name { get; set; }

    public string Age { get; set; }

    public ChildModel Child { get; set; }
}

The child model is e.g.:
public class ChildModel
{
    public string ChildName { get; set; }

    public string ChildAge { get; set; }
}

My validator is e.g.:
public class ValidationTestModelValidator : AbstractValidator<ValidationTestModel>
{
    public ValidationTestModelValidator()
    {
        RuleFor(m => m.Name)
            .NotEmpty()
            .WithMessage("Please enter the name");

        RuleFor(m => m.Age)
            .NotEmpty()
            .WithMessage("Please enter the age");

        RuleFor(m => m.Age)
            .Matches(@"\d*")
            .WithMessage("Must be a number");

        RuleFor(m => m.Child)
            .SetValidator(new ChildModelValidator());
    }
}

And the child model validator is e.g.:
public class ChildModelValidator : AbstractValidator<ChildModel>
{
    public ChildModelValidator()
    {
        RuleFor(m => m.ChildName)
            .NotEmpty()
            .WithMessage("Please enter the name");

        RuleFor(m => m.ChildAge)
            .NotEmpty()
            .WithMessage("Please enter the age");

        RuleFor(m => m.ChildAge)
            .Matches(@"\d*")
            .WithMessage("Must be a number");
    }
}

I have registered FluentValidation.Net with MVC3 by adding the following to Application_Start():
// Register FluentValidation.Net
FluentValidationModelValidatorProvider.Configure();

This generates unobtrusive client side validation perfectly for the two properties Name and Age, but nothing for the properties on the ChildModel.
Any ideas what I'm doing wrong here?
Update: It seems to work ok if I just annotate the ChildModel with the Validator attribute, however I want to apply the validation conditionally, hence the use of SetValidator().

A: I tried to analyze the documentation http://fluentvalidation.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=mvc&referringTitle=Documentation. It states that the MVC integration works based on the attributes by default, because its validator factory uses the attribute to instantiate the appropriate validator. Apparently it does validate the ChildModel referenced by the property on the main model, but maybe this is just an automatic recursive traversal of the model structure to generate the client side validation code. So it might use the same mechanism to locate the appropriate validator for the ChildModel type. Could you test what happens if you remove the SetValidator rule (but leave the attribute for ChildModel), whether it would still generate the validators based on the attribute?
There is an explicit list of validators that are supported on the client side, but unfortunately SetValidator is not mentioned (or explained) there, which is a bad sign.
The doc also states that rules using a condition are not supported on the client side, so most probably you cannot workaround this with the use of SetValidator (as you stated in your update).
See also this discussion about client side conditional rules: http://fluentvalidation.codeplex.com/discussions/393596. The suggestion there was to implement the conditional rule in JS with jQuery Validation, however, this might be complicated if you have a complex validation that should be conditionally added.
How about letting it add the validators with the attribute, but somehow suppressing them afterwards? E.g. by removing the unobtrusive attributes from the elements afterwards?

A: As you point out in your update, you need to decorate the child type with the validator if you want to emit the unobtrusive markup. You can then use this conditionally in the "parent" validator class either by wrapping in an if block or using FluentValidation's When() method to use an expression.
Also, note that you can also chain rules for properties (i.e. using the fluent interface):
RuleFor(m => m.ChildName)
    .NotEmpty()
    .WithMessage("Please enter the name")
    .Matches(@"\d*")
    .WithMessage("Must be a number");

A: In case some body else has the same problem:
You need to add validator attribute on your ChildModel too
[Validator(typeof(ChildModelValidator))]
public class ChildModel

and keep all other codes as it is, then it's working on client side


This ice chest is perfect for those backyard parties when the typical plastic ice chest just will not do. Most wine casks are at least 1-inch thick Oak wood, which creates great insulation against heat thus preventing the ice from melting.... Ice Chest If it doesn't have wine in it anymore, you might as well put some ice and bottles of wine in a wine barrel, right? Wine barrels were meant to hold wine, so you'll just be letting it fulfills its purpose through a more creative mean!
"This would make moving the wine barrel around a lot easier"" Great idea for garden shed or even the chicken coop." "Welcome to Avina Wine Accessories - Avina Wine Tools" "Attached wheels for better mobility - Great idea! These planters can get WAAAYY to heavy to move." Items similar to Wine/whiskey Barrel Ice Chest or Storage chest on Etsy. Wood Cooler Beer Cooler Wine Barrel Furniture... Ice Bin Merchandisers / Coolers Keep Your Beverages Chilled on Ice with an Ice Bin Merchandiser Designed to show off your most popular beverages to drive impulse sales, an ice bin cooler holds large volumes of soft drinks, beer, and more so customers can pick out their favorites.
Find great deals on eBay for wine barrel ice chest. Shop with confidence.... An ice chest made from a whiskey barrel is a stunning piece of outdoor décor. While making one yourself is a bit time consuming, the efforts are entirely worth it, as it is incredibly durable and can withstand the elements.
Make your product come to life with this Portable Black Insulated Round Ice Barrel W/ Clear Lid and Caster Wheels This cooler is great for Convenient Stores, Grocery Stores, Bars, Restaurants, Gatherings and Trade Shows.
The closest thing I could find, however, were tutorials showing us how to go about turning a barrel into a rain catcher or an ice chest. As a result of this, I have decided to write this tutorial so as to give people an idea of what to expect if they wanted to do something similar.


Hunter has always followed its old tradition of making high quality wellies, for which a very talented and highly skilled team is used. These Hunter Original Gloss are the perfect example of that tradition. With High quality synthetic material for upper, textile lining and synthetic sole, Original Gloss is all what you need to put your feet in, when engaging in an outdoor activity.


It is no longer news that the latest dad in town, Abdul Rasheed 'JJC Skillz' Bello, 41, is married to one of Nigerians favourites, Funke 'Jenifa, Akindele, however, what can be taken as news is the genesis of the union.
Kenyan Couple Who Got Married in T-Shirts, Welcome 1st Child!
Winners Chapel Pastor & Wife Welcome Twins 15 Years After Marriage!


1. How do they both know Stacy?
2. What is one thing they have in common besides knowing Stacy?
3. What conclusion can we come to regarding the work ethics of the lady?
4. Where is this conversation leading to?
A: "Hi there. Do you know anyone here?"
B: "I'm a friend of Stacy."
A: "Stacy Miller? I know her."
B: "Really? How do you know her?"
A: "We went to middle school together."
B: "That's cool. What a small world."
A: "So how do you know Stacy?"
B: "We went to the same sorority."
A: "What did you major in?"
B: "I majored in Sociology."
A: "Really? Me too. That's kinda cool."
B: "Where did you go to school?"
A: "I went to Berkley."
B: "So what are you doing here in New York?"
A: "I work at a consulting firm."
B: "Isn't that hard work?"
A: "It was in the beginning, but I got used to it. It's a lot of hours though."
B: "I bet. I don't like working more than 40 hours. I need time to play."
A: "I hear that. I wish I had more time to play. But I do like my job."
B: "I think it is important to like your job."
A: "I like talking with you."
B: "Really? I feel the same way."
A: "Do, you wanna go out sometime, like dinner or something?"
B: "I'd like that. Here, let me give you my number."


text:
Q: Android Fall detection I am implementing the fall detection using accelerometer sensor, and create below code.
  public void onSensorChanged(SensorEvent foEvent) {

        if (foEvent.sensor.getType() == Sensor.TYPE_ACCELEROMETER) {
            double loX = foEvent.values[0];
            double loY = foEvent.values[1];
            double loZ = foEvent.values[2];

            double loAccelerationReader = Math.sqrt(Math.pow(loX, 2)
                    + Math.pow(loY, 2)
                    + Math.pow(loZ, 2));
            mlPreviousTime = System.currentTimeMillis();
            Log.i(TAG, "loX : " + loX + " loY : " + loY + " loZ : " + loZ);
            if (loAccelerationReader <= 6.0) {
                moIsMin = true;
                Log.i(TAG, "min");
            }

            if (moIsMin) {
                i++;
                Log.i(TAG, " loAcceleration : " + loAccelerationReader);
                if (loAccelerationReader >= 30) {
                    long llCurrentTime = System.currentTimeMillis();
                    long llTimeDiff = llCurrentTime - mlPreviousTime;
                    Log.i(TAG, "loTime :" + llTimeDiff);
                    if (llTimeDiff >= 10) {
                        moIsMax = true;
                        Log.i(TAG, "max");
                    }
                }

            }

            if (moIsMin && moIsMax) {
                Log.i(TAG, "loX : " + loX + " loY : " + loY + " loZ : " + loZ);
                Log.i(TAG, "FALL DETECTED!!!!!");
                Toast.makeText(this, "FALL DETECTED!!!!!", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
                i = 0;
                moIsMin = false;
                moIsMax = false;
            }

            if (i > 5) {
                i = 0;
                moIsMin = false;
                moIsMax = false;
            }
        }
}

its give me fall detected, but if i am riding or running it will also give me fall alert.
if i throw device from 6 inch, alert shown.
I also see the sensitivity is device specific.
when i test moto e and mi 4 with same height
Moto e return maximum 32 value for loAccelerationReader
and in mi 4 it will return 60 value for loAccelerationReader
can any one help me out for the correct way.

A: I got some solution not sure its work for all or not, but i am using below code and its working for me.
if (foEvent.sensor.getType() == Sensor.TYPE_ACCELEROMETER) {

        double loX = foEvent.values[0];
        double loY = foEvent.values[1];
        double loZ = foEvent.values[2];

        double loAccelerationReader = Math.sqrt(Math.pow(loX, 2)
                + Math.pow(loY, 2)
                + Math.pow(loZ, 2));

        DecimalFormat precision = new DecimalFormat("0.00");
        double ldAccRound = Double.parseDouble(precision.format(loAccelerationReader));

        if (ldAccRound > 0.3d && ldAccRound < 0.5d) {
           //Do your stuff
        }
   }

A: You are on the right track. It can detect fall!  But it also detect other non-fall events. My suggestion is instead of single point thresholding (e.g. magnitude > 30), get a time interval of accelerometer readings (e.g. 1 second). I am sure that that the readings for fall, running, and driving will be very different statistically (e.g. mean, variance). I hope this can serve as a starting point for your next iteration of detection algorithm.
It is very likely that the readings will be different from machine to machine since the accelerometers they use are different and may have different sensitivity.


A learner in the course I teach (online) on new directions in public relations for the Royal Roads University M.B.A. program in public relations and communications management recently pointed me in the direction of Marc Andreessen's relatively new blog. Andreessen is the co-founder of Netscape, co-author of Mosaic and currently involved with the social software company Ning. A blogger for about five weeks, he reflects in a recent post on "eleven lessons learned about blogging so far."
Idea One: "Blogging is the single best way to communicate and interact . . . Blogging is clearly the second coming of high-quality Internet conversations." Although he has turned off comments because he can't manage the volume (not a problem I face evidently), he is convinced the exchange of ideas among independent, but referential and cross-linked, blog conversations will improve public discourse . . or at least make it more fun.
Idea Two: Traffic to blogs is a function of original content; the more original the content, the more likely that people will come and return. I would add to this that the more original, distinctive or useful the "voice", the more likely it is that readers will derive enough value to bookmark a post or subscribe with an RSS reader.
Idea Three: Blogs have influence, and the points of view expressed can change the direction of people's thinking. Politicians and companies which have faced a high profile public crises know it, as increasingly do they media. As Andreessen says, "We are definitely entering a world in which bloggers are taken super-seriously by political candidates, company PR departments, government officials, and book editors, among many others. That trend is just starting -- but people who have spent their careers dealing with professional press now definitely 'get it' that what happens on blogs matters just as much, or more."
So far, so good Mr. Andreessen. I have your RSS feed . . . keep up the interesting work!


text:
Q: What is the use of to_ping and pinged column? Can anyone explain or show a reference for the use of to_ping and pinged column in the wp_posts table? It seems that my Googling skills have failed me.
I wanted to do an experiment using the pinged column to save the term_id of a term that is related to this post record.
I know that the proper way is to use custom field instead, but I wanted to reduce the mysql inner join in the WP_Query calls.
Thank you in advance.

A: *

*to_ping is a list of URLs WordPress should send pingbacks to.

*pinged is a list of URLs WordPress has sent pingbacks to.

Do not use these fields for something else. They are parsed many times in core code (69 matches for to_ping); their format is fixed.
You cannot reduce the query load by using these fields, because all post meta fields are fetched in one rush per post. So it doesn't matter if there is one more or less.


We have grown by over 25% in the past year," said Sherri Weeks, VP of Business Development at GPRM. "We are so pleased to be able to provide more than 70,000 families with our award winning service culture.
Grand Pacific Resort Management (GPRM) of Carlsbad has added Meadow Lake Resort to its portfolio of quality timeshare resorts, bringing the number of resorts managed to 20. Meadow Lake is GPRM's first addition of 2014, adding to the four resorts GPRM welcomed into its family of managed resorts in 2013.
Meadow Lake, the premier Montana Golf and Ski Resort, is located just minutes from Big Mountain at Whitefish, Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake. This 330-acre RCI Gold Crown resort features 114 timeshare condominiums, 24 hotel rooms, an on-site restaurant/bar, a full service spa, recreation center with pools, hot tub and fitness rooms; all adjacent to the championship Meadow Lake Golf Course. Serviced by Glacier International Airport and in close proximity to Amtrak's Whitefish depot, Meadow Lake Resort is located in Columbia Falls, Montana—an area filled with dining, shopping and recreational activities such as golf, fishing, sailing, biking, hiking, skiing and much more.
"We are proud of our team's ongoing commitment to our service culture and to enriching the lives of our owners, exchangers and guests. Our reputation is spreading rapidly as a highly regarded and fully integrated provider of resort management excellence," added Nigel Lobo, COO of Grand Pacific Resorts.
"What we offer are memorable vacations and when owners, guests and exchangers see that our unique service culture brings genuine vibrancy to timeshare vacations, they seek us out to discuss how we can assist them manage their home resorts professionally while maintaining their uniqueness," added Lobo.
Included in the Meadow Lake full-service management contract are resort operations, design and purchasing, renovations, and owner services including inventory and reservations support. GPRM will also handle all maintenance fee billing and collections through Advanced Financial Company (AFC), a Grand Pacific affiliate. Meadow Lake owners will benefit from Grand Pacific's full suite of rental offerings through ResorTime, as well as internal exchange services through Grand Pacific Exchange (GPX).
For more information about Meadow Lake Resort, visit http://www.meadowlake.com or http://www.resortime.com/meadowlake.
Headquartered in California and in business for over 25 years, Grand Pacific Resort Management credits its longevity, stability, and growth to its passionate service culture dedicated to staff development, owner and guest satisfaction, and giving back to the communities it operates in. The expanding portfolio of resorts includes properties throughout Hawaii, California, Montana, and Canada that deliver extraordinary experiences each year to tens-of-thousands of loyal guests and over 70,000 Owners. For more information, visit http://www.gprmgt.com or call Sherri Weeks at 760-519-8510.


text:
What Great Companies Know About Culture
Deidre H. Campbell
Even in this unprecedented business environment, great leaders know they should invest in their people. Those companies who are committed to a strong workplace culture tend to perform well, and now they are featured prominently in a new ranking recently released by Great Place to Work Institute. Among the top performers on the 2011 World's Best Multinational Companies list are culturally-strong technology companies such as Microsoft, NetApp, SAS, and Google.
But is there a direct correlation between employee investment and the balance sheet? As Prof. James L. Heskett wrote in his latest book The Culture Cycle, effective culture can account for 20-30 percent of the differential in corporate performance when compared with "culturally unremarkable" competitors.
To better understand the ROI, my company, Burson-Marsteller, teamed up with the Great Place to Work Institute to ask senior executives from top-ranked companies about the value of a positive work environment. The survey garnered responses from 20 of the top 25 companies in the global workplace ranking. Here's what those companies do in common:
They invest more in their employees. The response came back resoundingly: It's simply good for business. Rather than cutting back or eliminating programs, 30 percent of top-ranked companies are investing more in work-life programs, such as flex-time, health benefits, and employee perks. The remaining 70 percent have held steady the level of investment.
They're upgrading. Old-fashioned benefits like health insurance, family leave, and flex time ranked only 15 percent when considering most valued HR offerings. Traditional onsite benefits, such as cafeterias, childcare, massages, and volunteer opportunities ranked a mere 5 percent when determining what benefits provide stability during economic uncertainty. Instead programs that offer the most stability, as reported by 75 percent of respondents, are those that communicate brand mission and provide career development opportunities.
They recognize that culture is critical to talent retention. When asked which elements of workplace commitment most benefit daily operations, companies ranked culture at 80 percent and recruitment/retention at 70 percent. Competitiveness, customer loyalty, innovation, and productivity — while critical to daily operations — trailed behind with each under 20 percent. In a world where competition for talent is global, star performers seek companies with values that mirror their own.
They know their audience. These companies recognize which stakeholders will watch their every move. For this audience, it's imperative to communicate the company's commitment to being a great workplace. 70 percent of respondents ranked customers as the most important external audience to understand this crucial point. 35 percent cited investors as the second most important external audience. This means that employees and senior leadership alike should ensure that the brand is understood inside and out by customers and other stakeholders. This blend is special, valuable, and demonstrates the holistic view we have of 'doing business' in the world.
Becoming a great workplace is not a transition that will happen overnight. Being a great workplace is the result of a long-term investment in their employees. As the top-ranked companies demonstrate, this kind of investment will increase productivity, improve recruitment and retention, and save costs — all positively impacting the bottom line. In challenging economic times, we are reminded that companies should not only be a great workplace because it is the right thing to do, but because it is good for business.
Research was led by Brigid Milligan and Ryan Wells of Burson-Marsteller's Corporate Practice in collaboration with the Great Place to Work Institute.
Deidre Campbell is a Managing Director in Burson-Marsteller's Corporate Practice where she leads the financial communications division and specializes in developing ROI strategies for Fortune 100 companies. She serves on the board of the Council for Economic Education. Follow her on Twitter @DeidreHCampbell.


text:
FAST & FURIOUS 7 Runs To First Place Faster Than KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE
Writerby LEE Yu-jin
FAST & FURIOUS 7 is Fastest Among The Series
Weekend ticket sales for Fast & Furious 7 was 908,316 with cumulative count at 117,128, and the seventh installment charged to the top place on the box office in its first week of release. This record is three days faster than the successful performance of Kingsman: The Secret Service (hereafter Kingsman) who is just about to reach 6 million admissions. With the handicap of R-rating for Kingsman, this might be the reason why Fast & Furious 7 is performing better with a rating of 15.
Up until now, the Fast & Furious brand performed mediocre in Korean theaters in comparison to North America. But with the seventh edition taking the crown in the box office, the series is now put into a new light. With already 117,128 ticket sold in the first week, it seems to be a matter of time before the new installment beats its predecessor, The Fast and the Furious 6 which marked 179,457 admissions during its run. With the film being the largest in scale to date with high levels of action and the fact that it is the last film with actor Paul Walker may be some reasons why the numbers are so high.
Domestic film Twenty gave way to Fast & Furious 7 for the top crown, but it has been performing well and upon bypassing 2.2 million admissions in its 2nd week, it reached over the breakeven point. Three young actors KIM Woo-bin, LEE Jun-ho and KANG Ha-nuel with newcomer director LEE Byoung-heon, received positive criticism and many look forward to the film reaching the 3 million milestone. As domestic films have been weak in the last little while, the performance of Twenty is noteworthy. None of the four new releases Song One, Pet Pals in Windland, It Follows or Wonders were able to beat Twenty and could only settle with the 7th to the 10th place on the chart.
Even with the strong runner Fast & Furious 7 in the game, Kingsman is still putting up a good fight. Weekend admissions count was at 117,774 to add up to a cumulative ticket sales of 5,913,842. With the ongoing strong performance of Kingsman, many are paying attention to see if it'll beat the record made by the all time 10th most popular international film in Korea, The Dark Knight Rises, which recorded 6,396,615.
LEE Jun-ho
KANG Ha-neul
LEE Byoung-heon
KIM Woo-bin