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Tasmania's breathtaking Wineglass Bay Circuit offers one of Australia's best single-day hikes. Located in Freycinet National Park, the climbing track is home to various lookouts and scenic rest points, providing sweeping views of the entire Bay.
Covering approximately 12 kilometres, visitors should allow four-to-five hours to complete the walk. Upon completing the uphill climb, descend toward Wineglass Bay. There are many steep sections, so wear appropriate shoes and be cautious, particularly in wet weather. To complete your adventure, enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach and have a swim to cool off.
Mount Warning, located about half-way between the Gold Coast and Byron Bay, provides impressive views of the stunning NSW Northern Rivers region. If skies are clear, the golden beaches of the Australian east coast will be visible.
Nestled in the Rainforest Park and hidden amongst dense bushland lies a popular climbing track for eager explorers. Sunrise is arguably the best time to hike the mountain; you'll be rewarded with stunning views.
Stretching almost 9km, this climb takes approximately five hours to complete. Despite the lengthy trek, it's an unforgettable adventure. Comprising thick vegetation and uneven rock surfaces, it's crucial you wear and bring suitable equipment. Your phone torch won't save you this time!
If you're chasing the ultimate hiking adventure, you can embark on a guided overnight tour including a bonfire, accommodation, camping equipment and all meals.
Tasmania's Dove Lake Circuit, located at the base of Cradle Mountain, is one of Australia's best-loved walking tracks. Suitable for all ages and abilities, this short and relatively easy track is often populated with adventure-loving families. Most of the trail is a flat boardwalk, with one moderate hill.
Following the lake's border, the track takes you around and beneath Cradle Mountain. Along the way you'll pass several hidden treasures including Glacier Rock, Ballroom Forest and the Boatshed – don't forget your camera! Explore the area at your own leisurely pace or embark on a guided tour.
Crowned one of Australia's most rewarding climbs and Western Australia's top walking trail, Bluff Knoll is a tourist magnet all year round. Bluff Knoll is the third highest peak in Western Australia, and is located in Stirling Range National Park.
This 6-kilometre trail offers spectacular views of the surrounding region. Along the way, you'll discover abundant wildflowers, reptiles, birdlife, geological formations and exceptional views of the Stirling Ranges.
Mountain mists, wind chill and heavy rain can occur on the mountains at any time, so keep that in mind when preparing for this hike. Overnight walks are also available when weather conditions are favourable.
Winding through rugged and ancient landscapes, the Larapinta Trail is one of the Northern Territory's greatest treasures.
Wave goodbye to Alice Springs as you head westward toward Mount Sonder. Along the way you'll pass through the beauty of Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm and Ormiston Gorge. Home to waterholes, sacred Aboriginal sites and stunning rest stops, you're in for quite the adventure.
Although the area covers approximately 200 kilometres, you can attack the hike in sections. Wear appropriate shoes and snap plenty of images – the photo ops are endless here.
Located an hour's drive from both Brisbane and Noosa, the Glass House Mountains bring thousands to the Sunshine Coast. The mountains provide stunning scenic views of the surrounding hinterlands. Fun fact: the mountains were formed around 26 million years ago from volcanic activity.
Mount NgunNgun is the most popular summit to climb due to its relative ease and stunning views. Suitable for families, this walk takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. It comprises mountain vegetation, scenic lookouts and several rest stops. Be sure to wear appropriate shoes as the hike requires some rock scrambling toward the end.
If you're looking for more of a challenge, we recommend completing the Mount Tibrogargan hike; suitable for experienced climbers. This three-to-four-hour walk is definitely worth the effort, offering breathtaking views of the Sunshine Coast region.
Located an hour from Uluru, the Kings Canyon Rim Walk is the perfect way to spend a day. The canyon comprises two different tracks, differing in length and difficulty.
You can choose to complete a shorter 2km walk, following the creek bed. Alternatively, if adventure is more your thing, challenge yourself by taking on the Rim Walk. This 6km track takes you through iconic scenery. From sandstone cliffs to an abundance of cycads, nature lovers will not be disappointed.
Passing through the famous Flinders Ranges, the Arkaba Walk is home to millions of years of geological history. This bush track provides sweeping views of rugged sandstones and dry creek beds.
Keep your eyes peeled for kangaroos and emus, they're regularly seen here! If you depart from Wilpena Pound, this walk can take up to four days. We suggest completing as much of the track as you wish to, as there's no compulsory start and end.
Prepare for the heat by wearing sunscreen and supportive footwear. And, of course, bring plenty of water!
Located 35 kilometres east of Melbourne, the Dandenong Ranges are the perfect city escape. Embrace your inner adventurer and trek through this spectacular rainforest at your own leisurely pace. Home to stunning waterfalls, diverse wildlife and a dozen walking tracks, the Dandenong Ranges are suited for all fitness levels.
If you're travelling with kids, we recommend completing the Olinda Creek Walking Track. Departing at Silvan Reservoir Park, this two-hour walk (5.6 kilometres) is an easy grade. Along the way you'll discover lush native forest and spectacular fern-filled gullies. Keep your eyes peeled for black wallabies and kookaburras – they're sighted quite regularly.
For those more adventurous, we suggest tackling the Dandenong Ranges Tourist Track. This 17-kilometre walk takes approximately six hours to complete. Throughout your journey you'll discover spectacular creeks and eucalyptus trees.


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Sometimes I wonder why we go camping at all. It's no cheaper, anymore, than staying at a local motel. At $4 per gallon and 10 MPG when I'm towing, we can't really afford the long excursions we'd once planned. So we end up camping less than an hour from home. We eat cheap food and drink bland coffee. Feels like we spend almost half of our vacation time hooking up, driving, then setting up camp.
So why bother going camping?
For moments like these. This was fall of '09. My wife was working. Me an' the boys headed out for an impromptu trip to one of our all-time favorite campgrounds, Holiday Hill near Springwater NY. We didn't have reservations and our preferred sites were already taken. After having a look at what was available, we decided to take a shady, stony campsite back in the woods.
The weather was mild for August--hot in the sunshine but chilly overnight. The campground was fairly quiet, until the DJ showed up on Saturday afternoon. For some reason, none of us felt like swimming. We spent most of our time there just hangin' out together. We played Frisbee® games, listened to music, and read our books.
Meals were camp-simple: hot dogs, burgers, PB&J, or cereal. We left the TV at home. I'm not even sure if we bothered to bring the laptop. Though we probably hiked a bit, we didn't join any volleyball games or spend any time fishing in the ponds. We just hung out.
It was wonderful, and seeing that picture cycle-up on my laptop screen-saver brought it all back in an instant. My kids are nearly grown. One just finished his freshman year at St. John Fisher College. The younger one is becoming an excellent driver. They both have sports and friends and MP3 players and Facebook pages. But when we go camping, all of that goes by the wayside. It's just us, tossing a Frisbee and talking about stuff.
We sat by the campfire that Saturday night, slightly annoyed by the music from the nearby pavilion. We listened to the breeze in the trees, heard the crickets and bullfrogs around us, and fetched jackets as the temps fell after sunset. I finished the book I'd brought with me and grabbed another from the "take one" bookshelf at the camp store. I laughed when I realized it was one I'd read before.
Why do you go camping? Do you really save any money? Or is it all about something deeper? If you have any special moments from your camping trips, you can share them here. I'll be outside getting our camper ready for the new season, almost here now.
Snowstorm in eastern NY, the real April Fool's joke, means you need to know all about Winter Camping!
Just mention Camping, and visions of warm sunshine, idyllic summer days and quality family time instantly appear in the minds of most camping enthusiasts. Warm-weather campers may consider winter camping impossible, too dangerous or a specialized, extreme sport best left to experts resting half-way up Mount Everest in a blizzard .
It is, however, reasonable and quite possible to camp in winter simply for the love of camping. Fresh air is offered by Mother Nature year round. Camping in the snow can be done quite comfortably, even when temperatures dip far below zero, if one is suitably equipped and necessary precautions are taken. Camping on wheels or not, consider these tips for comfort, fun, and safety. Let's go winter camping !
• If you normally go summer camping on wheels, ensure your camper is equipped appropriately with a heater or propane furnace. Carry an adequate supply of propane and test the furnace before heading out. Test to ensure pilot lights, regulators and ventilation systems are all in excellent operating condition.
• Avoid the temptation of using that convenient camper plumbing system if sub-zero conditions are expected. Such systems are at risk in winter. Potable water and gray-water tanks can freeze quickly in severe cold, seriously damaging uninsulated pipes and even the tanks themselves. Below freezing, even the simplest drain hoses and valves can become problematic as ice gradually builds up in them. Use a dry chemical toilet for those calls to nature instead .
• For tenting, double-walled or insulated tents are available. Snow is cold but it is also an insulator. Clear away snow and install a ground sheet or plastic canvas on the tent location, and bank up snow around the base of the tent. If snow conditions are suitable, you may even try building an emergency quinzy (quinzhee) or an igloo for fun. Northern peoples have lived in such structures for centuries.
• Use cold-weather Arctic-rated sleeping bags with thick foam ground pads (rated R-4-6) which will be warmer than sleeping on an air mattress.
• Use thermal underwear or "sweats" with hood to sleep in. Keep this clothing dry!
• Wear appropriate winter clothing and bring changes of clothing.
• Freeze-dried foods can be prepared quickly with a minimum of fuss on small burners, and insulated containers keep water-bottles and grocery supplies from freezing in all but the most extreme conditions. The use of paper plates eliminates the necessity of washing dishes.
• Include extra candles, flashlights and spare batteries, matches and fire starters. A single candle burning provides an amazing amount of emergency heat in a tent.
• To enjoy campfires, it may be necessary to bring dry wood with you. Depending on temperature and snow conditions, dry usable fire wood may not be easily collected in the wild. Don't forget the axe and small bow saw.
• Maintain your cell phone for emergencies. In extreme cold, keep the phone warm in an inside pocket.
• Remember to pack a first aid kit, cameras, snowshoes, skis, and other equipment desired, including ice fishing gear and permits if planning some "hard-water fishing" in your area.
• Ensure your vehicle is in top condition. Bring along a fully-charged spare battery for your vehicle, gas line antifreeze, some basic tools and jumper cables just in case.
Winter camping can be challenging, but there are benefits--including cold fresh air, no biting insects, and fewer noisy boom-boxes. There is the element of personal satisfaction at having done something few people will ever experience. You may even find there are special "off-season" rates available at savvy all-season campgrounds that offer plug-ins and other conveniences. Wouldn't that be cool?
Raymond is a good friend, fellow freelance writer, and hosts Incoming Bytes with his own brand of biting insight. When the two of us correspond, we generally sign off with our familiar "we like camping better." This Winter Camping article is exclusive to JCO (thanks, Raymond!); Part II will be posted later this week.
Finally--we take the Class A RV plunge!
After 5 years of towing our lovingly restored 19-foot 1980 Shasta trailer, we have at last made the big move to Class A!
Back in January, my wife Lin and I spent a bitter winter day at the big Dome Arena RV SuperShow, wandering the displays, oohing and ahing, and taking pictures. At the time, in fact, I promised to return with pictures. I'll stop back with more of those in a later post.
What we didn't tell you then, and can reveal now, is that we were deep in negotiations with a local RV sales center to purchase a new Class A Motorhome. This was no small move, and didn't happen that day. There were details to hash out and arrangements to be made. One of those involves selling our dear friend, the Shasta camper--a tearful event, to be sure.
The deal is done now, friends. I can't even begin to tell you how excited we are. Actually, I don't have time to tell you much more about this tonight. We're closing the deal and taking possesion Saturday morning. Once our name's on the registration, I'll come back with more details and some pictures taken outdoors.
Did you make a big camping gear move over the loooong winter? Do you think we're crazy--would you much rather go camping in a tent, instead?


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Read 44 Customer Reviews for Net Fashion Avenue.
Run a mile before ordering with this company. I ordered my daughter's graduation dress in March and prior to ordering I specifically asked when it would be despatched and delivered. I was told by May 15. I followed up with a couple of e-mails to check everything was on track and was told all on track for May 15. May 15 rolls around and nothing. When I contacted the company I was lied to and told it had been received by them but there was a 2-3 day processing time. After 3 days I contacted them again and was told they didn't actually have the dress and didn't know when they would be receiving it. When I asked why they lied to me on 4 occasions, they simply cancelled my order!! This was my daughter's grad dress which I told them numerous times. My daughter is absolutely devastated and we are now in the position of trying to get her a grad dress 3 weeks before her grad. AWFUL, AWFUL, AWFUL... RUN A MILE!!!!
We expect to receive item in, by Dec 20. We will ship immediately once received in. Thank you..."
What does that mean? That I'm going to get it by then or MAYBE they might send it out on that date? When will I get it then? January or February of 2011? What would I do with the dress then?
I called them and requested that someone call me back but instead of a phone call and get a refund. I dont' care about the refund. I just don't know why they can't be honest and tell me from the beginning. They cancelled my order at the last minute. I don't know what I'm going to do now.
Please do not buy anything from them. I don't want you guys to be crying like me right now. I'm not the type of person that gets pissed off easily but I gotta admit, I'm really upset right now.
If I could give them a 0 rating I would. I was told by a customer service rep that the dress I was ordering was immediately available for shipping, however I had to order it on-line not over the phone. I started the on-line order process while I was still on the phone. My order was complete within 5 min. Day 7, we called to check the status and was told it would be processed in 2 days. Day 10 I was told that the order was cancelled because the card was declined. I verified that there was never even a transaction attempted on the card (I work at the Finacial Institution that manages the account and I verified it myself. I called back and was then put into the voicemail for the billing department. No one would help us resolve this issue and they could not tell me the reason they showed for the card being declined. Now I have a week to find a dress for my daughters Winter Formal. The customer service staff was horrible! They were rude, did not care about trying to help us resolve the issue and just sent us to voicemail boxes instead of trying to help us. They even went so far as to yell at my daughter on the phone, because she kept insisting on talking to a manager or supervisor of which they did not want to do!
Stay away from this website!!
ORDER NUMBER 15990 - Broward County - Florida (Davie) Stay as far away as possible from this company. Tried to order a dress, called several times, no answer. I was told on the live chat to just place the order. I placed the order on my iPhone and tried to confirm it. Called several times again No Answer. Went on the live chat to confirm the order was in, i needed it next day for an event. The live chat agent confirmed order was in. It wasn't till next day i received an email stating my order has been canceled. They "SAY" credit card fraud. There was no fraud, no issues with my NO LIMIT AMEX CARD. This company is a total scam. Do not deal with them, we missed the event because we couldn't get the dress. I trusted the wrong people, find reputable company to buy from instead of these jokes.
order number 16500. What a joke, in stock ready to ship means nothing, charge credit card and don't ship. Nasty, Nasty people...Stay away from this scam company. I ask to speak to a manager and they said no and hung up the phone next call is to the better business bureau.
do not deliver on what was promised.
Don't do business with this company!! I've been lied to many times and have been waiting for a jacket that I ordered (order number 19529), with my dress for 6 months. Each time I call, I'm told that the designer will send it any day. I contacted the designer and they've never heard from this company. Nothing but lies and misrepresentation.
Eventually sent part of the order for a discounted price.
company owner lies to customers.
Order number 18368 What a scam. Ordered dress four months before my daughters senior prom. Despite phone messages, numerous emails, no dress. $600 gone, and now we scramble for another dress. I have never been as burnt by internet shopping as I have been with this disgusting company.
Net fashion avenue order number 21003. My order never arrived and they gave me excuse after excuse. What a horrible place to order online! They do not have the dress as picture on their website and after waiting 16 days I finally cancel my order. They would tell me each time I called they had to check the credit card and processing this takes time. Come on people all it takes is a few key stokes and your credit card is charged. DO NOT ORDER from this COMPANY!
I have been a raving fan of NetFashionAvenue.com for over a year now. They are trustworthy, have great customer service, and a fabulous selection of the best designer gowns! From cocktail dresses to evening and gala gowns, NFA truly provides a phenomenal shopping experience and is my go-to for all special occasion dresses. Additionally, NFA (specifically Nina and Jim) truly makes each order a customized shopping experience and will gladly provide advice on style, color and "look."
Thank you, NFA, for being a great provider of all my favorite brands, and for being an AMAZING retailer!
would just like to say a big thankyou to yourselves, i ordered a dress from you on the 8th april and it arrived here in Inverness, Scotland on the 20th April, its really beautiful and fits perfectly. The only issue i have was the fact that after i had paid for shipping i then had to pay Customs duty and import vat =£93 Not very impressed at this but still worth it,again thankyou very much for the speedy delivery and a dress that is perfect.
Order number 17471 Im an inexperienced online shopper from overseas and I placed an order with Net Fashion Avenue for Sherri Hill beautiful dress and they were the only ones who had it in stock. My payments kept failing due to Google Wallet so I kept trying and ended up actually placing two different orders for the same dress YUCKS! Contacted Michelle and she was very understanding and very professional and helped me cancel my order. I am very happy to hear that they are now providing direct credit card payment options for international customers YAY! Will be back for sure.
I am very pleased with netfashionavenue.com. They sell great products and they are very professional. I must admit that i was a little bit scared with an order i had placed and that had been delayed but the person i talked to, Sara johnson, was very helpful and patient and helped me choose another dress. She also gave me a discount for the inconvenient that had been produced and i am definitely going to buy once again from them. Great company. Sara Johnson should be promoted for her patience. Thank you!
for a great online site.
i ordered a sherri hill 2223 prom gown as my wedding dress.i used the life chat to find out how long the estimated delivery would be and they told me 6-7 weeks.this site was the only website who doesn't charge tax plus i found a 12% of coupon,so instead of paying $720 in my local store in a size too big and paying for alterations,i paid only $572.after placing my order,i found all these bad reviews and i was really scared.now get that:a week after i ordered my dress,i got an email that my dress has been shipped,providing a tracking number and after 4 days i received my dress today.its exactly what i ordered plus it fits perfectly.so i don't know what all your peoples problem is,maybe you sould look at yourself and your attitude before you post bad reviews.thank you so much netfasion avenue for your great service!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would like to thank Nina - she was extremely helpful - I was very reluctant to buy clothes ove the net owing to size - however when I gave her my measurements she was able to recommend the correct size to order. Whilst I have not received my order as yet - I am overly excited about receiving it as I believe it will be exactly what I ordered and am sure it will arrive by the due date - will repost once it arrives and let you know how it goes - but in the meantime - if you have the opportunity to deal with NINA - do so - she is great!!! She has assured me that the orderwill be here by the due date - which was a major concern for me!!
I am very happy with the service I received at Net fashion Avenue. I checked availability before ordering, I placed my order and received the dress in 5 days with the free ground shipping! The dress was nicely packaged and it was perfect! My daughter's homecoming will be perfect. Thank you Net Fashion Avenue!
EXCELLENT service!!! Timely shiping and beautiful dress!!!! I would recommend this company in a heartbeat!!!!!!I have used them many times and have never had a problem with them!
This is my second time shopping with them and counting. Love the service and the product. My orders arrived fast and packaged with style. Keep it up netfashion!
Service was fantastic, my dress is absolutely beautiful and delivered so quickly. I have and will continue to recommend Net Fashion Avenue to everyone. I just wish i knew about them before my wedding day.
thank you.I am looking forward to buying more dresses from you.
An amazing website....I fell in love with a jovani dress at a boutique in short hills mall it was priced over $500 but it was gorgeous!!! After searching on line I stumbled onto this website and was very sceptical after reading the reviews and the dress being priced at $330 but I ordered it anyway! to my surprise my dress came brand new, beautifully packed and in only five days!!!!!!!! I'm super impressed with this company, I recommend it to all my friends!!!!!!!! I have two more weddings to go to this year guess where I'll find my dresses???? RIGHT HERE!!!
i would just like to extended my gratitude and appreciation to the wonderufl help I received while placing my order. I dealt with a woman by the name of Maria, whom couldn't have been more caring and accomodationg to me an my needs. She is truly a wonderful assest to your company and because of her I wil be sure to only order all dresses from this site in the future.
This was our first time buying from NetFashionAvenue. The selection was amazing. The first dress my daughter picked was a size too big and of course we were SHORT on time to get a replacement. Customer service worked with her to find a dress that she liked that could be shipped the same day as the returned dress was received. The replacement dress arrived today, one day early with 4 days to spare. Perfect fit and looks just like it does on the website. Customer service required a bit of patience on the phone with the wait times but the staff was helpful and friendly.
Good fast service! Product as described. Will shop again as I got what I ordered and I look fabulous!
I ordered my dress on March 29th 2011. I called to make sure they had my dress in my size--they did. The person I spoke to was very nice and told me that I should have my dress within a week. I did!
I received the dress and it was (like others have mentioned,) beautifully wrapped and ready to hang up. I was as nervous as the rest of you--but everything they said they were gonna do--they did. It was a great first experience.
and I have my dress in my closet, and I am quite pleased. GOOD LUCK making your decision about ordering. I am happy I took the chance.
I love the scala dresses I purchased from net fashion avenue!
The customer service and the lady name Ms. Maria was very helpful and understanding with my problem and was very polite and calming, and mostly because of her good attitude I accepted the product. Net Fashion Avenue must be proud of this kind of agent. Thank you Maria for your help. Hope to talk to you again if and when I need another dress.
I think they are pure cool. Got my dress and I love it.
Great great customer service!!! I ordered a dress and received it in great time!!!! Beautiful and fit perfect!!
I have bought many dresses from netfationavenue and they were amazing, the most thing that I like is that they always have what I want in stock, so I get my order in couple of days.
Other thing I really like that, they offer me 20% of all my dresses Bcs I allready have bought more than four dresses.
And keep in your mind that, they have hundreds of customer to help.
Net Fashion Avenue Rating: 3.7/5 (82 votes cast) [38 votes came from reviews] 44 reviews by users total.


A glittering heart hangs from a gold tone beaded strand as vintage charm. Betsey Johnson's two row pendant features a black heart with black colored crystal accents, black bow with round cut crystal accents and gold-tone chain with black faceted beads.
Measures: 16" L + 3" extender.


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Fayose cautions police over handling of Ife crisis
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has cautioned the police over
the handling of its investigation on the recent crisis in Ile-Ife,
Osun State that led to the death of more than 40 people, saying "it
appears that the police has so far demonstrated ethnic bias in its
investigation and this is not good for the unity of Nigeria and its people."
The governor, who condemned the killing of innocent people and
destruction of properties in Ile-Ife, said; "whether committed by
Yoruba, Ibo, Hausa or any tribe, crime is crime and it must be treated
as such. However, handling of crime must be without ethnic bias."
The governor said it was strange that; "In a clash involving the
people of Ile-Ife, who are Yorubas and Hausa, who are settlers in the
ancient town, only Yorubas were arrested, taken to Abuja and paraded
before the press."
In a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, by his Special
Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Governor Fayose, who
condemned the mayhem and described the loss of innocent souls as
unfortunate, said there was no way the Police can convince Nigerians
that only those 20 Yorubas that were paraded in Abuja were involved in
the crisis.
He expressed concern that the same police that intervened promptly in
the Ile-Ife crisis, made arrests and paraded 20 people as alleged
masterminds of the mayhem had been unable to arrest and parade any of
the killer Fulani herdsmen that have wasted and still wasting the
lives of thousands of Nigerians across the country.
"If there was a clash between Yoruba people and Hausas in Ile-Ife, are
the police now saying that only the Yorubas took part in the crisis?
"Both Yorubas and Hausa were attacked. Properties belonging to both
Yorubas and Hausas were destroyed. Are the police sayings that those
20 Yorubas that they paraded in Abuja were the ones who attacked the
Yoruba people that were also victims of the crisis and destroyed those
houses belonging to the indigenes of Ile-Ife that were destroyed?
"In my own opinion, the investigation so far conducted by the police
was done with ethnic bias and I demand for thorough investigation that
is devoid of ethnic sentiments.
"Also, to prevent future reoccurrence of such crisis, I call on the
Osun State Government to set up a judicial panel of inquiry to
ascertain the remote and immediate causes of the crisis, as well as
identify the masterminds of the crisis.
"Most importantly, security agencies in the country must treat all
crimes as the same, irrespective of those perpetrating them. As it
appears, crimes committed by Fulani herdsmen against other Nigerians
are not being treated as crimes that should be given attention by the
security agencies and this is worrisome."
Source: The Nigerian Voice (local news)
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  explicit LoopOptimizer(RewriterConfig::Toggle opt_level,
                         DeviceBase* cpu_device);

  ~LoopOptimizer() override {}

  string name() const override { return "loop_optimizer"; };

  bool UsesFunctionLibrary() const override { return false; }

  Status Optimize(Cluster* cluster, const GrapplerItem& item,
                  GraphDef* optimized_graph) override;

  void Feedback(Cluster* cluster, const GrapplerItem& item,
                const GraphDef& optimized_graph, double result) override;

 private:
  friend class LoopOptimizerTest;

  // Granular control for loop optimizer stages.
  struct LoopOptimizerOptions {
    bool enable_loop_invariant_node_motion = false;
    bool enable_stack_push_removal = true;
    bool enable_dead_branch_removal = true;

    static LoopOptimizerOptions Default(RewriterConfig::Toggle opt_level) {
      LoopOptimizerOptions options;
      return options;
    }
  };

  Status RemoveDeadBranches(const std::unordered_set<string>& nodes_to_preserve,
                            const NodeMap& node_map,
                            const absl::flat_hash_set<string>& feed_nodes,
                            GraphDef* optimized_graph);

  RewriterConfig::Toggle opt_level_;
  DeviceBase* cpu_device_;
  LoopOptimizerOptions options_;
  std::unique_ptr<ResourceMgr> resource_mgr_;
};

}  // end namespace grappler
}  // end namespace tensorflow

#endif  // TENSORFLOW_CORE_GRAPPLER_OPTIMIZERS_LOOP_OPTIMIZER_H_


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Q: Segment Fault - Linked List in C I am creating a basic linked list in C but I am getting a segment fault when my add to back function is called in my test file. It seems to have a problem because the head of the list is NULL, but I don't see why this is an issue. When I use the cgdb tool, it tells me the error is occurring on the line: prev->next = new_node. I have attached the full code below, please let me know what I am not seeing to fix this.
header file
#ifndef LINKED_LIST_H
#define LINKED_LIST_H

typedef struct Node {
    int data;
    struct Node *next;
} Node;

Node *create_node(int data);
void free_list(Node *head);
void add_to_front(struct Node **head, int data);
void print_list(struct Node *head);
void reverse_list(struct Node **head);
void add_to_back(Node **head, int data);

#endif // LINKED_LIST_H

.c file
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include "linked_list.h"

/* returns a new node whose data is set to DATA and next is set to NULL */
Node *create_node(int data) {
    struct Node *new_node = malloc(sizeof(struct Node));
    if (new_node == NULL) {
        perror("Malloc failed\n");
    }
    new_node->data = data;
    new_node->next = NULL;
    return new_node;
}

/* Frees the list starting at HEAD */
void free_list(Node *head) {
    while (head != NULL) {
        Node *temp = head->next;
        free(head);
        head = temp;
    }
}

/* Creates a new node whose data is set to DATA and adds it to the front of the
   list pointed to by HEAD.
   */
void add_to_front(struct Node **head, int data) {
    /* Check if the head is NULL to make sure that we do not dereference a NULL pointer
    because that would result in a segfault */
    if (head == NULL) return;
    struct Node *new_node = create_node(data);
    if (*head != NULL) {
        /* The list is not empty */
        /* The new node's next should point to the head */
        new_node->next = *head;
    }
    /* We must set HEAD using the following line in order to change the original list */
    *head = new_node;
    /* The following line would not work because it would only change our local copy of HEAD */
    /* head = new_node */
}

/* Prints out a linked list starting at HEAD */
void print_list(struct Node *head) {
    struct Node *curr;
    for (curr = head; curr != NULL; curr = curr->next) {
        printf("%d->", curr->data);
    }
    printf("NULL\n");
}

/* Iteratively reverses a linked list whose first node is HEAD */
void reverse_list(struct Node **head) {
    if (head == NULL || *head == NULL) {
        return;
    }
    struct Node *curr = *head;
    struct Node *next = (*head)->next;
    curr->next = NULL;
    while (next != NULL) {
        struct Node *temp = next->next;
        next->next = curr;
        curr = next;
        next = temp;
    }
    *head = curr;
}

/* Creates a new node with a data field set to DATA and adds the node
   to the back of the list pointed to by HEAD */
void add_to_back(Node **head, int data) {
    if (head == NULL || *head == NULL) {
        return;
    }
    Node *new_node = create_node(data);
    Node *prev;
    for (Node *curr = *head; curr != NULL; curr = curr->next) {
        prev = curr;
    }
    prev->next = new_node;
}

test file
#include <assert.h>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include "linked_list.h"

int main(int argc, char **argv) {
    printf("Running tests...\n\n");

    Node *head = NULL;

    /*********** reverse_list test ***********/
    reverse_list(&head);
    for (int i = 0; i < 5; ++i) {
        add_to_front(&head, i);
        reverse_list(&head);
    }

    int expected_values[] = {3, 1, 0, 2, 4};
    Node *curr = head;
    for (int i = 0; i < 5; ++i) {
        assert(curr->data == expected_values[i]);
        curr = curr->next;
    }
    free_list(head);

    printf("Congrats! You have passed the reverse_list test!\n\n");

    /************ add_to_back test ***********/
    Node *head_2 = NULL;
    add_to_back(&head_2, 15);
    add_to_back(&head_2, 12);
    add_to_back(&head_2, 18);
    int expected_values_2[] = {15, 12, 18};
    Node *curr_2 = head_2;
    for (int i = 0; i < 3; ++i) {
        assert(curr_2->data == expected_values_2[i]);
        curr_2 = curr_2->next;
    }
    free_list(head_2);

    printf("Congrats! All of the test cases passed!\n");
    return 0;
}

A: The if statement in the function add_to_back
if (head == NULL || *head == NULL) {
    return;
}

does not make a sense because it does not allow to append a node to an empty list.
The function can be defined for example like
void add_to_back( Node **head, int data )
{
    if ( head == NULL ) return;

    Node *new_node = create_node(data);

    while ( *head ) head = &( *head )->next;

    *head = new_node;
}

Or using your approach then
void add_to_back( Node **head, int data )
{
    if ( head == NULL ) return;

    Node *new_node = create_node(data);

    Node *prev = NULL;

    for ( Node *curr = *head; curr != NULL; curr = curr->next )
    {
        prev = curr;
    }

    prev == NULL ? ( *head = new_node ) : ( prev->next = new_node );
}

In general this statement
if ( head == NULL ) return;

is also redundant. If the user will pass a null pointer then the function just will have undefined behavior.
On the other hand the function create_node should be written the following way
Node * create_node( int data )
{
    struct Node *new_node = malloc(sizeof(struct Node));

    if ( new_node != NULL )
    {
        new_node->data = data;
        new_node->next = NULL;
    }

    return new_node;
}

Correspondingly for example the function add_to_back can be written like
int add_to_back( Node **head, int data )
{
    Node *new_node = create_node( data );
    int success = new_node != NULL;

    if ( success )
    {
        Node *prev = NULL;

        for ( Node *curr = *head; curr != NULL; curr = curr->next )
        {
            prev = curr;
        }

        prev == NULL ? ( *head = new_node ) : ( prev->next = new_node );
    }

    return success;
}

A: The problem is in the add_to_back() function. Because of first line in that function  if (head == NULL || *head == NULL) { return; }, it will keep returning and not executing rest of the code. So, if you print your list after three calls of the add_to_back function, your list has nothing but NULL and that is the reason you are getting a segmentation fault. I did the following change and your code is working fine
`
void add_to_back(Node **head, int data) {
Node *new_node = create_node(data);
if (*head == NULL){
    *head =  new_node;
    return;
}
Node *prev;
for (Node *curr = *head; curr != NULL; curr = curr->next) {
    prev = curr;
}
prev->next = new_node;

}
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For other uses, see Plotter (disambiguation).
The plotter is a computer printer for printing vector graphics. In the past, plotters were used in applications such as computer-aided design, though they have generally been replaced with wide-format conventional printers. A plotter gives a hard copy of the output. It draws pictures on a paper using a pen. Plotters are used to print designs of ships and machines, plans for buildings and so on.
Pen plotters print by moving a pen or other instrument across the surface of a piece of paper. This means that plotters are vector graphics devices, rather than raster graphics as with other printers. Pen plotters can draw complex line art, including text, but do so slowly because of the mechanical movement of the pens. They are often incapable of efficiently creating a solid region of color, but can hatch an area by drawing a number of close, regular lines.
Plotters offered the fastest way to efficiently produce very large drawings or color high-resolution vector-based artwork when computer memory was very expensive and processor power was very limited, and other types of printers had limited graphic output capabilities.
Pen plotters have essentially become obsolete, and have been replaced by large-format inkjet printers and LED toner based printers. Such devices may still understand vector languages originally designed for plotter use, because in many uses, they offer a more efficient alternative to raster data.
The Z64, the image seen to the right, is a flatbed drawing machine of high precision.
Electrostatic plotters used a dry toner transfer process similar to that in many photocopiers. They were faster than pen plotters and were available in large formats, suitable for reproducing engineering drawings. The quality of image was often not as good as contemporary pen plotters. Electrostatic plotters were made in both flat-bed and drum types.
Cutting plotters use knives to cut into a piece of material (such as paper, mylar or vinyl) that is lying on the flat surface area of the plotter. It is achieved because the cutting plotter is connected to a computer, which is equipped with specialized cutting design or drawing computer software programs. Those computer software programs are responsible for sending the necessary cutting dimensions or designs in order to command the cutting knife to produce the correct project cutting needs.
This program instructs the plotter, in order, to take the first pen (SP1 = Select Pen 1), to go to coordinates X=500, Y=500 on the paper sheet (PA = Plot Absolute), to lower the pen against the paper (PD = Pen Down), to move 1000 units in the Y direction (thus drawing a vertical line - PR = Plot Relative), to lift the pen (PU = Pen Up) and finally to put it back in its stall.
Early pen plotters, e.g., the Calcomp 565 of 1959, worked by placing the paper over a roller that moved the paper back and forth for X motion, while the pen moved back and forth on a track for Y motion. The paper was supplied in roll form and had perforations along both edges that were engaged by sprockets on the rollers.
Another approach, e.g. Computervision's Interact I, involved attaching ball-point pens to drafting pantographs and driving the machines with stepper motors controlled by the computer. This had the disadvantage of being somewhat slow to move, as well as requiring floor space equal to the size of the paper, but could double as a digitizer. A later change was the addition of an electrically controlled clamp to hold the pens, which allowed them to be changed, and thus create multi-colored output.
Hewlett Packard and Tektronix produced small, desktop-sized flatbed plotters in the late 1960s and 1970s. The pens were mounted on a traveling bar, whereby the y-axis was represented by motion up and down the length of the bar and the x-axis was represented by motion of the bar back and forth across the plotting table. Due to the mass of the bar, these plotters operated relatively slowly.
In the 1980s, the small and lightweight HP 7470 introduced the "grit wheel" mechanism, eliminating the need for perforations along the edges, unlike the Calcomp plotters two decades earlier. The grit wheels at opposite edges of the sheet press against resilient polyurethane-coated rollers and form tiny indentations in the sheet. As the sheet is moved back and forth, the grit wheels keep the sheet in proper registration due to the grit particles falling into the earlier indentations, much like the teeth of two gears meshing. The pen is mounted on a carriage that moves back and forth in a line between the grit wheels, representing the orthogonal axis. These smaller "home-use" plotters became popular for desktop business graphics and in engineering laboratories, but their low speed meant they were not useful for general printing purposes, and different conventional printer would be required for those jobs. One category, introduced by Hewlett Packard's MultiPlot for the HP 2647, was the "word chart", which used the plotter to draw large letters on a transparency. This was the forerunner of the modern Powerpoint chart. With the widespread availability of high-resolution inkjet and laser printers, inexpensive memory and computers fast enough to rasterize color images, pen plotters have all but disappeared. However, the grit wheel mechanism is still found in inkjet-based, large format engineering plotters.
Plotters were also used in the Create-A-Card kiosks that were available for a while in the greeting card area of supermarkets that used the HP 7475 six-pen plotter.
Unlike other printer types, pen plotter speed is measured by pen speed and acceleration rate, instead of by page printing speed. A pen plotter's speed is primarily limited by the type of pen used, so the choice of pen is a key factor in pen plotter output speed. Indeed, most modern pen plotters have commands to control slewing speed, depending on the type of pen currently in use.
There are many types of plotter pen, some of which are no longer mass-produced. Technical pen tips are often used, many of which can be renewed using parts and supplies for manual drafting pens. Early HP flatbed and grit wheel plotters used small, proprietary fiber-tipped or plastic nib disposable pens.
One type of plotter pen uses a cellulose fiber rod inserted through a circular foam tube saturated with ink, with the end of the rod sharpened into a conical tip. As the pen moves across the paper surface, capillary wicking draws the ink from the foam, down the rod, and onto the paper. As the ink supply in the foam is depleted, the migration of ink to the tip begins to slow down, resulting in faint lines. Slowing the plotting speed will allow the lines drawn by a worn-out pen to remain dark, but the fading will continue until the foam is completely depleted. Also, as the fiber tip pen is used, the tip slowly wears away on the plotting medium, producing a progressively wider, smudged line.
Ball-point plotter pens with refillable clear plastic ink reservoirs are available. They do not have the fading or wear effects of fiber pens, but are generally more expensive and uncommon. Also, conventional ball-point pens can be modified to work in most pen plotters.
A vinyl cutter (sometimes known as a cutting plotter) is used to create posters, billboards, signs, T-shirt logos, and other weather-resistant graphical designs. The vinyl can also be applied to car bodies and windows for large, bright company advertising and to sailboat transoms. A similar process is used to cut tinted vinyl for automotive windows.
Colors are limited by the collection of vinyl on hand. To prevent creasing of the material, it is stored in rolls. Typical vinyl roll sizes are 15-inch, 24-inch, 36-inch and 48-inch widths, and have a backing material for maintaining the relative placement of all design elements.
Vinyl cutter hardware is similar to a traditional plotter except that the ink pen is replaced by a very sharp knife to outline each shape, and may have a pressure control to adjust how hard the knife presses down into the vinyl film, preventing the cuts from also penetrating the backing material. Besides losing relative placement of separate design elements, loose pieces cut out of the backing material may fall out and jam the plotter roll feed or the cutter head. After cutting, the vinyl material outside of the design is peeled away, leaving the design on the backing material which can be applied using self-adhesion, glue, lamination, or a heat press.
The vinyl knife is usually shaped like a plotter pen and is also mounted on a swivel head so that the knife edge self-rotates to face the correct direction as the plotter head moves.
Vinyl cutters are primarily used to produce single-color line art and lettering. Multiple color designs require cutting separate sheets of vinyl, then overlaying them during application; but this process quickly becomes cumbersome for more than a couple of hues.
Sign cutting plotters are in decline in applications such as general billboard design, where wide-format inkjet printers that use solvent-based inks are employed to print directly onto a variety of materials. Cutting plotters are still relied upon for precision contour-cutting of graphics produced by wide-format inkjet printers – for example to produce window or car graphics, or shaped stickers.
Large-format inkjet printers are increasingly used to print onto heat-shrink plastic sheeting, which is then applied to cover a vehicle surface and shrunk to fit using a heat gun, known as a vehicle wrap.
A static cutting table is a type of cutting plotter used a large flat vacuum table. It is used for cutting non-rigid and porous material such as textiles, foam, or leather, that may be too difficult or impossible to cut with roll-fed plotters. Static cutters can also cut much thicker and heavier materials than a typical roll-fed or sheet-fed plotter is capable of handling.
The surface of the table has a series of small pinholes drilled in it. Material is placed on the table, and a coversheet of plastic or paper is overlaid onto the material to be cut. A vacuum pump is turned on, and air pressure pushes down on the coversheet to hold the material in place. The table then operates like a normal vector plotter, using various cutting tools to cut holes or slits into the fabric. The coversheet is also cut, which may lead to a slight loss of vacuum around the edges of the coversheet, but this loss is not significant.
In the mid-to-late 2000s artists and hackers began to rediscover pen plotters as quirky, customizable output devices. The quality of the lines produced by pens on paper is quite different from other digital output techniques. Even 30-year-old pen plotters typically still function reliably, and many were available for less than $100 on auction and resale websites. While support for driving pen plotters directly or saving files as HPGL has disappeared from most commercial graphics applications, several contemporary software packages make working with HPGL on modern operating systems possible.
As use of plotters has waned, the large-format printers that have largely replaced them have come to be called plotters as well.
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The fourth inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt as president of the United States was held on Saturday, January 20, 1945. This was the 40th inauguration and marked the commencement of the fourth and final term of Franklin D. Roosevelt as president and the only term of Harry S. Truman as vice president. This is the only time a president was inaugurated for a fourth term; after the Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1951, no person can be elected president more than twice. Roosevelt died  days into this term, and Truman succeeded to the presidency.

Due to austerity measures in effect during World War II, the inauguration was held on the South Portico of the White House, rather than the Capitol. The parade and other festivities were canceled as well. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone and the subsequent address was one of the shortest on record. This was also the most recent inauguration in which an outgoing vice president swore in his successor, which had previously been the practice. Roosevelt's presidency was, and remains, the longest in American history.

See also
Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt
First inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Second inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Third inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt
1944 United States presidential election

References

External links
Newsreel footage of Roosevelt's 1945 inauguration from C-SPAN (via YouTube)
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Authors: Nicholas Stergiou
Published Date: 1st November 2019
Expected Release date: November 1, 2019
Biomechanics and Gait Analysis presents a comprehensive book on biomechanics that focuses on gait analysis. It is written primarily for biomedical engineering students, professionals and biomechanists with a strong emphasis on medical devices and assistive technology, but is also of interest to clinicians and physiologists. It allows novice readers to acquire the basics of gait analysis, while also helping expert readers update their knowledge. The book covers the most up-to-date acquisition and computational methods and advances in the field. Key topics include muscle mechanics and modeling, motor control and coordination, and measurements and assessments.
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Presents methods and tools used in the field, including electromyography, signal processing and spectral analysis, amongst others
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Chapter 1: the philosophy of biomechanics
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• examples of diverse and unique questions in biomechanics
• areas of biomechanical inquiry
• history of biomechanics
• biomechanics and human movement
• gait analysis
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• noise
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• other issues
chapter 6: neurophysiology
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• characteristics of muscles
• muscle energetics
• muscle adaptation
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chapter 7: coordination and control of gait
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• the machine approach: core concepts
• the natural approach: ecological considerations
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• the gait cycle
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Drugs are categorized according to a schedule, and criminal charges can be severe depending on where the controlled substance falls on that schedule. A defendant can face criminal charges that often include jail time if they are caught possessing, buying, selling, cultivating, manufacturing, or trafficking drugs. You can still face criminal charges even if the drugs are legal and you don't have a valid prescription. Most drug charges in the state of Florida are felonies.
If you are driving with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) higher than .08, it's considered drunk driving in the state of Florida. For every DUI conviction, the potential penalties increase. Florida also has a zero-tolerance policy for drivers under 21 years of age. A DUI conviction can lead to license suspension, a criminal record, and even jail time. Attorney Stephen G. Cobb has extensive experience fighting DUI charges in Pensacola.
This is by no means a comprehensive list. There are a variety of other criminal offenses that can occur at the federal, state, or local level. One thing is true, however. The prosecution always has to establish probable cause. Attorneys like Steven G. Cobb will review a prosecutorial case and look for flaws in procedure, evidence collection, and interpretation of the law. Once they know how strong the prosecutorial case is against you, they can develop a defense and negotiate a plea.
Penalties For Criminal Convictions in Pensacola, FL
If you have been convicted for a crime in Pensacola, Florida, you face different levels of penalties depending on the severity of the crime.
In Florida, there are two classifications for crime: misdemeanors and felonies.
By all accounts, a misdemeanor is less severe than a felony. Examples of misdemeanors in Pensacola, FL include:
Possession of marijuana
With misdemeanors, two subcategories will determine the level of punishment you could face.
For second-degree misdemeanors, defendants pay a maximum fine of $500 and can spend up to 60 days in jail.
For first-degree misdemeanors, defendants can pay a $1,000 fine and spend up to 12 months in county jail.
Felonies are more severe and come with equally harsh penalties. Examples of felonies include:
Felonies have five classifications to determine the level of penalties, including:
Third-degree felony defendants can pay up to $5,000 in fines and spend five years in prison
Second-degree felony defendants can pay up to $10,000 in fines and spend up to 15 years in prison
First-degree felony defendants can pay up to $10,000 in fines and spend up to 30 years in prison
Life felony defendants face a maximum of $15,000 and a life sentence in prison
Capital felony defendants face life in prison or death
Penalties are not limited to fines and time in jail; you could face ongoing consequences if you are convicted of a crime.
For example, driving offenses could result in losing your driver's license for a period of time. Any kind of criminal record could make it difficult to find gainful employment or continue your higher education. You may lose your right to vote or bear arms.
On top of these legal penalties, a criminal record can carry a social stigma that can make it hard for you to clear your name with your family or community.
Your Pensacola criminal defense attorney can help you understand your charges, your rights and will fight to reduce the charges against you.
Hiring a Pensacola Criminal Defense Lawyer
Residents of Pensacola, Florida can choose to represent themselves or ask for a public defender as an alternative to hiring the legal counsel of a Pensacola criminal lawyer.
However, trying to defend yourself without a criminal defense lawyer can be confusing and dangerous. The court will expect you to understand Florida law and abide by procedure. If you do not work with the law every day, you may struggle tremendously and put your future and freedom at stake.
Public defenders will work hard to defend you, but you must understand that their capabilities are stretched thin and they are often overwhelmed by their caseloads. They may advise you to plead guilty to take lesser charges, even if this is not your intention.
Hiring a Pensacola criminal defense attorney assures you get the chance to fight in court with an experienced criminal defender at your side.
Pensacola Criminal Defense Lawyer
For years, attorney Stephen G. Cobb has been fighting for the rights of criminal defendants in Pensacola. He has extensive experience, a solid reputation with the courts, and a successful track record. Call now to discuss the criminal charges against you.


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Born Mabel Croft in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she originally studied painting. Her landscapes were noticed at an exhibition and led to an offer to appear in film.
Mabel Ballin entered the film business in 1917 when Hugo Ballin, her husband, was having little success with his painting career.
He was a painter, but I don't know if that's why she got into the business. Her husband got out of the directing business with the introduction of sound, and became a muralist.
So if you've seen La La Land, you've probably seen Mabel's husband's work.


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 Edwin Eliason (* 1938), US-amerikanischer Bogenschütze
 Lewis E. Eliason (1850–1919), US-amerikanischer Politiker
 Valentin Scheyer Eliason, deutscher Rabbiner

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 Eliason-Gletscher, Gletscher im Grahamland, Antarktika
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Policeman Fethi Sekin is a hero for engaging these terrorists, AFTER stopping their attack on a courthouse with a car bomb. He deserves high praise for his courage, but let's also learn some lessons to redeem his sacrifice.
If you value what we do at ASP, would you consider becoming an ASP Patron Member to support the work it takes to make the narrated videos like this brave policeman fighting terrorists? https://get-asp.com/patron gives the details.


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Pennsylvania's gay marriage judicial ruling likely to affect businesses
By: John Hilton
A federal ruling overturning Pennsylvania's 1996 law banning same-sex marriage could affect the bottom line for business owners in the state.
The case involving 11 plaintiffs was scheduled for trial June 9, but U.S. District Judge John E. Jones III of the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued a summary judgment May 20. The plaintiffs had argued the law denied them the same legal protection and tax benefits afforded to married couples, and Jones agreed.
Philip Miles, an employment lawyer from State College, said the biggest changes for employers — assuming the state does not seek a temporary suspension of Jones' order from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals while that court reviews his decision — will come via the Family and Medical Leave Act.
In general, FMLA requires employers to allow employees to take leave to care for a family member with a serious health condition. The law defines a spouse as "a husband or wife as defined or recognized under state law in the state where the employee resides." This language will seemingly require Pennsylvania employers to grant leave to employees to care for a same-sex spouse if the employee resides in a state that recognizes the marriage.
Miles said that is the case with employees from, for example, Delaware, who work in Pennsylvania. Those employees in same-sex marriages recognized by Delaware are eligible under federal law for FMLA leave, he said.
"Suddenly you'll have a lot more spouses who will be covered by FMLA leave," he added.
Defining 'spouse'
Likewise, many other statutes and regulations extend benefits to employees' spouses. The key legal point that likely will keep benefits plan managers, attorneys and payroll administrators busy is what defines a "spouse."
Some of these laws and regulations include the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, which generally requires employers to offer employees and their spouses extended health plan coverage after a qualifying event, such as termination. Employees' spouses also have certain rights regarding retirement benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
"I don't think there will be a lot of immediate legal action, but it opens the door for the same issues that affect heterosexual couples," Miles said.
Levana Layendecker, communications director at Equality Pennsylvania, said legalizing same-sex marriage, along with the accompanying benefits, would only deepen the pool of qualified workers for businesses.
10:00 am Fri, May 23, 2014 Central Penn Business Journal
John Hilton


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SIG partners with Nestlé to launch paper straw for on-the-go portion packs
There has been increasing interest in alternatives to plastic straws, following last year's single-use plastics ban. Over the past few months, as we have reported, several companies have entered the field with their own versions – but SIG says it is the first in the industry to offer a market-ready alternative.
"We saw an opportunity to address concerns about marine litter and offer added value to our customers by helping them meet regulatory demand to scrap plastic straws," said Markus Boehm, Chief Market Officer at SIG. "This win-win is a great example of how our commitment to go Way Beyond Good for the environment is delivering real business benefits."
Nestlé is the first company to introduce SIG's paper straw solution and has tested its market launch in the Dominican Republic.
"We are committed to improving the environmental performance of our packaging and addressing the critical issue of single-use plastics is an important part of that," said Michael Schwan, Marketing Manager RTD – Dairy Strategic Business Unit at Nestlé. "We need effective, scalable solutions and SIG's new paper straw has the potential to meet that need."
Developing a paper-based alternative
Creating a paper-based straw as robust as a plastic one is a challenge, but SIG appears confident in its own solution.
While the company does not make straws, some of its portion-sized packs are designed to be used with a straw for on-the-go convenience. It has therefore been working with a manufacturing partner to create an 'innovative and exclusive' solution that it says makes the paper straw strong enough to pierce the closed hole of SIG aseptic cartons. In addition, the straw wrapper has been redesigned to help prevent littering, by remaining attached to the pack for recycling along with the rest of the carton.
SIG says the new straws are made from paperboard from FSC-certified forests or other controlled sources, supporting its efforts to use more renewable materials.
The company also says it plans to continue investing in new ways to apply this alternative straw solution to a wider variety of packaging formats in the future.
Sustainability Beverages Collaboration SIG Combibloc Nestlé


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