Keen observers of this site will note that it has been a while since I've posted anything here. I've been lucky to write for such sites as The Footy Almanac and Balcony Banter about Footy and Cricket. I also got a piece published in Inside Football which was a lot of fun. Hopefully there will be more to come.
I had started putting something together for the Almanac about an event I participated in a couple of weeks ago – the Melbourne Marathon. But, it turned into more of a stream of consciousness than an article that deserved publishing on a proper writing site, so I thought I'd change tack and put this up here as a bit of a diary piece recording for all time my thoughts about the weekend, a "thank you" or two, as well as a few of the great photos Geri took!
Of course, some of you will know that this blog shouldn't exist – because I've repeatedly said that I wouldn't run further, and then gone back on my comments. Back in 2013 when I first started entering organised running events, Geri (who at that stage was my girlfriend) asked me "Have you ever thought about trying a half marathon" to which I replied words to the effect of "No, I could never do that. I won't be entering one of those…". But… I ran my first half marathon at "Run Melbourne" in 2014. I ran another half marathon in August 2015 and beat that time.
For amateurs like me, running in events like these are both competitive and non-competitive all at the same time. You're not necessarily trying to go faster than the others, the aim is to race against goals you have set for yourself. That's one of the things I really like about running – taking the chance to push yourself further to achieve more based on your own standards. I started running with an aim to complete a 5km event. Then the next event was slightly longer. I then tried even longer distances, graduated to a half marathon, and then tried to beat that time. It didn't matter that I was nowhere near the front of the field – my only opponent was myself.
As you can tell from this post, I was wrong about that too!
I'll be honest with you, the idea of running onto the MCG to complete a marathon was probably the biggest factor in my choosing to enter this event. As a Victorian kid, I would mostly dream of doing something amazing on the MCG – hitting 100 on Boxing Day or playing for my favourite team, Melbourne.
But now, I'm a 37-year-old office worker who is far better at watching sport than playing it. I thought my sports achievements were done and dusted. The concept that I could ever achieve anything in a running event was even more preposterous. Testing whether I could cover the longest Olympic distance would a far bigger step (both literally and figuratively) than jumping from 5km to 10km. I just wanted to give myself one crack at it to see if I could do it. But, as a safety measure, I also diarised the mid-September cut-off date for dropping back to a shorter distance if my training wasn't going well! I ran the half marathon at Run Melbourne again in July, and recorded a personal best, so things were going well. My mate Lenny said he was considering entering and that gave me further impetus to continue the training (he later had to pull out due to illness).
In late July, I revealed to Geri (now my wife) that I was considering doing the Marathon and she promptly reminded me of my past comments! But, she was supportive of my efforts, tolerated my long training runs – I did a few runs around the 20-25km range, and got up to 31km in my longest training run. She even offered to follow me around the course on her bike on the big day.
I told a couple of people that I was running the marathon, and a few people who follow me on Strava worked it out when they saw me taking longer training runs. I didn't actually make it public (well, post it on Instagram) that I was running the marathon until the bib arrived in the mail!
Well, let's deal with the night before first. I was at the NRL Victoria presentation night. As I was telling people about what I was doing the following day, I was called a mix of words including "mad", "crazy" and "insane". Dallas Johnson, Melbourne Storm legend, 12 time Origin player and one time Australian representative, called me "tough". Wow! I was careful with the drinks, staying on the water to the point where the wait staff got sick of refilling the jug, and having one small wine with dinner and that's it, before making an exit soon after the last trophy was handed out.
I somehow managed to sleep reasonably well before the alarm went off at 5.30am. I think that had a lot to do with having a busy night the night before to keep my mind off what was to come the next day. Like most runners, I had all my gear laid out (including the compression socks I like to wear), I had my TomTom sports watch fully charged, and had all my gels, sports drinks, and warm stuff for after the race ready to go. Unlike many runners, I didn't share a photo of it on Instagram the night before – but I did take a keen interest in what everyone was wearing, how many gels they were carrying, and (in some cases) which sporting team they would be representing. Me, I wore my trusty Melbourne Storm singlet.
On arrival at the MCG I started to get nervous. We walked down to the oval near the Tennis Centre. I slapped on some Dencorub and had a quick warm up jog and stretch.
Once I got out to Batman Avenue though I began to feel like a proper competitor. They played the national anthem – I think this is the first time I've participated in a sporting event which commenced with the national anthem. Makes you feel pretty special!
The gun went off and I could see the elite runners heading into the distance. A minute or so passed and then the crowd at our end started to move. We were off!
One of the things I didn't want to do was charge off too quickly and burn energy early. Fortunately there was no danger of that as the big crowd meant I had to keep a steady pace.
The course went up Exhibition St to Flinders St, then turned left into St.Kilda Road. I was hoping the wind might push as we headed south, and there were a couple of times where you could feel a gust of wind give you a big shove.
I kept an eye out for Geri and I eventually saw her ride past on her bike. She went a little in front of me and caught this happy snap of me looking steady at around the 5km mark.
The course then turns into Fitzroy St, and then again turns right to do a lap of Albert park, with an extra bit tacked on where you head down the pit lane of the grand prix track. You rejoin Fitzroy St and head towards the beach, then turn right to head to Port Melbourne. Geri captured this shot of me as I turned into Beaconsfield Parade.
Sorry to have to bring this up, but at about 13km, I needed to go to the toilet. I spent a bit of time wondering whether I could hold on, but when I got uncomfortable heading towards Port Melbourne I started scoping out where the toilets were on the other side of the road. That opportunity was taken at about 19km. It cost me almost two minutes of time but it would have been much worse if I tried to hold on until the end!
On the run from St.Kilda to Port Melbourne I could see a few of the runners who were ahead of me coming back on the other side of the road. They all looked fit, calm, and were on pace to beat me by over an hour. Of course, the elite runners were well past this point and already on their way back from Elwood. Time wasn't an issue for me – my aim was to finish, so I kinda enjoyed checking out how they all looked, their running styles, the gels and drinks they were scoffing down. Maybe I could learn from how the better runners went about it?
On the run from Port Melbourne to St.Kilda I could see slower runners on the other side of the road. They didn't look like athletes – but their singlets said otherwise – 25 years of running the marathon, or 35 years. These guys may be a bit older but they were conquering this thing well into their 50s and 60s. Apparently there was an 80+ year old running this race. Phenomenal. They provided a different type of lesson – as long as you're determined enough then you don't need to be an elite athlete to run a marathon. Age is just a number, I guess!
I'd run over 2 1/2 hours, so the elite athletes had already finished their race at the MCG. Yet there were still big crowds lining the streets and cheering for us. Kids were reaching out to give high fives and both spectators and course marshals were handing out lollies. One gave me a big handful of jellybeans which was great! I was a bit overwhelmed that all these people were coming out to watch us nobodies traverse the streets of Melbourne. If they just wanted to see good runners they should have been here over an hour ago – they were all here to watch the amateurs clocking up their own achievements and help them along wherever they could. That made me feel a bit special.
At about 26km, approaching Elwood, I saw Geri again who took this pic which makes it look as though I'm cruising. I'll admit it I was starting to become weary.
…and then Chloe who took this one.
Chloe says "You're a Legend Joe" to which the 4hr 20 min pace runner says "Hey, he hasn't finished yet". Look, that's a fair point, but you could be a bit more encouraging!!
Then the fun part began. And by "fun" I mean "exhausting". Uphill and into the wind, heading back to St.Kilda and then to the CBD.
The hat was reversed to prevent it blowing off as I ran into the wind!
At 30km I checked my watch and I had been running for 3 hours. This was good – I was still on a pretty good pace by my standards, but I knew that a new challenge was approaching for me – uncharted waters. As I turned onto St.Kilda Rd I can recall Geri rode past and said some encouraging words. I can remember saying "This is further than I've ever gone before" – and it was – my longest training run was 31km. Everything from here onwards was new territory and would be much harder – especially given we were still working our way into the wind. When I checked my watch again I could see my pace slowing!
I never realised how hilly St.Kilda rd was. Okay, I admit, it isn't, but when you're a bit exhausted, every gentle uphill incline feels like a mountain and every gentle downhill incline feels like you're tumbling down a hill!
At Sturt St we turned left, to then go around the Arts Centre via City Rd, before joining the Tan running track to head back towards Domain Rd. there was a nice downhill part where I was able to let gravity to do all the work, but as I turned onto city road (it's about 35km in at this point) I felt my right hamstring cramp up.
NOT NOW DAMMIT, NOT NOW!!
I stopped briefly and had a stretch. The cramp went away but now I was worried. I didn't have far to go and didn't want to stop here. I downed my last energy gel, and started plodding along slowly, heading towards the Tan running track. Making my way along Birdwood Avenue I started to feel a lot better, and the drink station near Government House had electrolyte drinks available so I downed one of them.
At 38km I could see Geri in the distance, waving a bottle of water and some lollies. I called out for the water and she, well, walked quickly alongside me as I 'ran'! I said to Geri that I was just going to keep trying to put one foot in front of the other until I get to the finish. She said "It's all downhill from here", which was encouraging!
Just to our left at that point was a family giving out Icypoles! A welcome sugar burst for some, but I declined the offer as I was pretty focused on that finish line.
Heading up St.Kilda Road again, people were dropping like flies and I was determined not to be one of them. One guy who was threatening to withdraw was being talked to by a friend and as each of us went past we tried to say something encouraging. I hope he pulled through. I then passed a couple of people receiving medical attention at 40km. If felt bad for them – coming so close to the finish before suffering.
The course went up to Flinders St again. Was I struggling? The gritted teeth in this photo say "yes".
A few metres further, the professional photographer captured this magnificent shot of me in front of Flinders St Station.
We went down Wellington Parade South and turned onto Brunton Avenue. There were big crowds cheering and I just couldn't wait to get to the MCG. I was starting to tear up a bit, knowing how close I was.
As I turned into the tunnel and could see the inside of the MCG I let out a bit of a yell. I was about to achieve one of my greatest personal triumphs on the stage that I had watched so often over many years. When inside the stadium I tried to soak up as much as I could, but after 42km of staying strong and pushing myself forward, the emotion got the better of me.
There were fist pumps. There were some tears.
And then finally there was this.
I'd try to describe what this feeling is like but I think the picture describes it better than I ever could.
I was pretty happy with that, although to be fair my aim was mainly to finish and if I somehow beat 4 1/2 hours I'd be thrilled (success by 24 seconds!). Some mates of mine – you know who you are – beat me by almost an hour, and in one case over an hour and a half! Superb efforts gents!
Here's the map showing how I traversed 42+ kilometres throughout Melbourne only to end up a few hundred metres away from where I started!
Keen observers will note that the Strava time is quicker than my official time because it doesn't count the toilet stop!
Also here's a link to my Map My Run page.
Nick, Simon and Fiona at work for the pre-race chats and encouragement during the training weeks.
Chris, Rhett and Chloe for the pre race messages, and Ashley (twitter follower who I've never met) for the good luck tweet!
Shelley and Chloe for making the effort to get up on a Sunday to come and watch me run.
Geri for being the roving support crew, chief photographer, supplier of drinks, taxi home. for going into Bunnings to buy me a piece of PVC pipe that I could use as a roller to massage my legs later that day, and for just generally being awesome.
I'm thinking that my way of giving back might be to play the same support role for someone next year, that Geri played for me. Any friends who are thinking of doing their first marathon and would like a roving support crew on the course, let me know?
I did say that I wanted to do this once, just to say that I had covered the distance. I can now tick that item off my bucket list! But Geri's right – I love doing this and the buzz I get from it will probably bring me back again at some point. I won't commit to another one, either next year or any other year for that matter, or running in Melbourne again, but I'm already on the lookout for another challenge. It's a busy work year next year – so maybe travelling for a half marathon might be a better aim to train for?
Regardless of what I choose I can look back on this with pride. I can say I completed the Melbourne Marathon, and it made me, a rank amateur sportsperson, feel like a bloody hero. I loved every minute.
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The French film Séraphine stars Yolande Moreau as the 20th century artist Séraphine Louis–a poor housekeeper/painter who was discovered in 1912 by the German art collector Wilhelm Uhde. Uhde was only able to give Séraphine minor support before he had to flee France due to the war, but he eventually came back to France and happily found that Séraphine was not only alive, but had continued her painting. He immediately became her lead patron, giving her an allowance and finding exhibitors and buyers for her work, until the world economic woes hit the art world and Séraphine's mental instabilities paralyzed her painting.
I absolutely love to watch people paint–from Bob Ross to Jackson Pollock to craftsters on Martha Stewart–and so I also love films about painters since they often include a variety of short and long scenes where the artists fervidly creates their famous masterpieces. However, the greatest part of this film is not watching Séraphine's actual painting (although that is fantastic), but seeing her gather pigments and create her own paints (for example: stealing hot wax from the church's prayer candles). The artist never revealed her methods of creating her vibrant colors, but the film's version of her ingenuity is, nonetheless, absolutely fascinating!
Lacuna: 1)an empty space or a misssing part 2) a cavity, space or depression.
This new novel by Barbara Kingsolver was worth the wait — it's been nine years since her last novel, the very popular and acclaimed Poisonwood Bible.
The Lacuna takes place in both Mexico and the U.S. with most of it written in journal format. Kingsolver also throws in some actual newspaper articles and other documents which add credibility to the time period (the 1930's, 40's and 50's). The main character, Harrison William Shepherd, is the son of a dull Washington bureaucrat and a flamboyant Mexican mother, who has left her husband to live with a current lover on a Mexican island. Without school or friends to occupy his time, Harrison spends many hours swimming, where he discovers a lacuna in a sea cliff which leads to a secret, hidden pool. As Harrison matures, his particular set of skills gains him employment with the famous artists, Diego Rivera and his wife, Frida Kahlo. Since they later harbor the exiled communist Leo Trotsky, Harrison ends up working as a secretary for him as well. This part was especially interesting — perhaps because of the real personages in the book, it was easy at times to forget that this was a work of fiction!
After Trotsky's murder, Harrison comes back to the United States (accompanying some of Frida's paintings) and settles in North Carolina, where he finally realizes his dream of writing romantic adventure novels. He becomes a hugely popular author, but his luck turns sour when he is later cited as a Communist sympathizer.
It's not until the ending that we discover the significance of the title. As both Kahlo and Shepherd are fond of saying, "The most important part of the story is the piece you don't know." Read it and enjoy finding out for yourself.


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Can I travel from Amsterdam to Denmark?
Can you travel to Denmark right now?
Can I travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen?
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Can Danes travel to Amsterdam?
Can foreigners enter Denmark?
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Are Netherlands and Denmark the same country?
Is there a high speed train from Amsterdam to Berlin?
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Copenhagen?
How many hours is it from Amsterdam to Denmark?
Is Copenhagen near Amsterdam?
Where is Amsterdam in relation to Denmark?
Do you have to quarantine from Amsterdam?
Can I enter Germany now?
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Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Denmark? No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Denmark. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Koebenhavn H via Osnabrueck Hbf and Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Fully vaccinated travelers from the United States may travel to Denmark for any reason, including for tourism, with proof you have been fully vaccinated with a European Medicines Agency (EMA)-approved vaccine and it has been 14 days or longer since your last vaccine shot.
There are around 18 trains per day running between Amsterdam and Copenhagen, which usually take 15 hours 2 minutes to complete the 385 miles (620 km) journey. … You can save money on train tickets from Amsterdam to Copenhagen if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from €37.90.
The best way to get from Denmark to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs 430 kr – 3200 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 950 kr – 1700 kr and takes 10h 43m, you could also bus, which costs 320 kr – 390 kr and takes 12h 15m.
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Euro 2020: Denmark fans told they can travel to Amsterdam but Wales fans banned from attending last-16 tie. … But Erik Brogger, director of Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Citizen Service, said that Danish fans could avoid quarantine in Holland if they entered and left the country within 12 hours.
Foreigners with a permanent residence in countries with COVID-19 variants of concern must have a worthy purpose to travel to Denmark and a test before entry. More information will follow soon. New rules for entering Denmark are in effect from 25 October.
Passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your stay. …
You may enter for Denmark for up to 90 days for tourist purposes without a visa.
Further useful information, in English and Danish, can be found on the Danish Immigration Service website.
Denmark is a totally different country altogether. It is not the same as The Netherlands (also Holland). These are two separate countries, but both are on the continent of Europe.
Dutch Railways (NS) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) go the distance to get you from Amsterdam to Berlin by train comfortably and with ease. Its line of Intercity high-speed trains features some of the latest, most innovative technologies seen on European rails.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Koebenhavn H via Osnabrueck Hbf and Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
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Non-stop flight time from Amsterdam to Copenhagen is around 1 hour 30 minutes. Fastest one-stop flight between Amsterdam and Copenhagen takes close to 4 hours . However, some airlines could take as long as 23 hours based on the stopover destination and waiting duration.
If you want to move from Copenhagen to Amsterdam, the distance between the cities is around 386 miles. And you can travel by air, train, bus, or even drive yourself. The same is also applicable when moving from Amsterdam to Copenhagen.
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Denmark and Amsterdam is 527 km= 327 miles. If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Denmark to Amsterdam, It takes 0.58 hours to arrive.
Denmark Distances to Countries.
Distance from Denmark to Sri Lanka 8,129 km
You must self-quarantine for 10 days if you travel to the Netherlands after staying in an area where the risk of coronavirus infection is very high. If you get tested on day 5 you might be able to shorten the quarantine period. Some exemptions apply to the mandatory quarantine.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions for entry into Germany from many countries apply. Persons entering must complete a digital entry registration. Depending on the place departure, they also have to provide a negative test result or proof of immunity, and comply with quarantine regulations.
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The effects of incorporating compensatory choice strategies in Web-based consumer decision support systems
Jaeki Song, Donald Jones, Naveen Gudigantala
Given the importance to web retailers of creating satisfying experiences for website consumers, surprisingly little research has been done concerning the effects of Web-based consumer DSS. In this study, we draw on theories of decision making and user satisfaction to develop three realistic Web-based DSS that support different decision strategies, and conducted an experiment to compare them. As we hypothesized, results indicate that the two DSS supporting compensatory strategies (weighted additive or equally weighted), compared to DSS supporting non-compensatory strategies (elimination-by-aspects), were perceived to be more accurate, less effortful, more effective, more satisfactory, and had superior consistency with stated preferences.
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Q: Run multiple pre-trained Tensorflow nets at the same time What I would like to do is to run multiple pre-trained Tensorflow nets at the same time. Because the names of some variables inside each net can be the same, the common solution is to use a name scope when I create a net. However, the problem is that I have trained these models and save the trained variables inside several checkpoint files. After I use a name scope when I create the net, I cannot load variables from the checkpoint files.
For example, I have trained an AlexNet and I would like to compare two sets of variables, one set is from the epoch 10 (saved in the file epoch_10.ckpt) and another set is from the epoch 50 (saved in the file epoch_50.ckpt). Because these two are exactly the same net, the names of variables inside are identical. I can create two nets by using
with tf.name_scope("net1"):
    net1 = CreateAlexNet()
with tf.name_scope("net2"):
    net2 = CreateAlexNet()

However, I cannot load the trained variables from .ckpt files because when I trained this net, I did not use a name scope. Even though I can set the name scope to "net1" when I train the net, this prevents me from loading the variables for net2.
I have tried:
with tf.name_scope("net1"):
    mySaver.restore(sess, 'epoch_10.ckpt')
with tf.name_scope("net2"):
    mySaver.restore(sess, 'epoch_50.ckpt')

This does not work.
What is the best way to solve this problem?

A: The easiest solution is to create different sessions that use separate graphs for each model:
# Build a graph containing `net1`.
with tf.Graph().as_default() as net1_graph:
  net1 = CreateAlexNet()
  saver1 = tf.train.Saver(...)
sess1 = tf.Session(graph=net1_graph)
saver1.restore(sess1, 'epoch_10.ckpt')

# Build a separate graph containing `net2`.
with tf.Graph().as_default() as net2_graph:
  net2 = CreateAlexNet()
  saver2 = tf.train.Saver(...)
sess2 = tf.Session(graph=net1_graph)
saver2.restore(sess2, 'epoch_50.ckpt')

If this doesn't work for some reason, and you have to use a single tf.Session (e.g. because you want to combine results from the two network in another TensorFlow computation), the best solution is to:

*

*Create the different networks in name scopes as you are already doing, and

*Create separate tf.train.Saver instances for the two networks, with an additional argument to remap the variable names.

When constructing the savers, you can pass a dictionary as the var_list argument, mapping the names of the variables in the checkpoint (i.e. without the name scope prefix) to the tf.Variable objects you've created in each model.
You can build the var_list programmatically, and you should be able to do something like the following:
with tf.name_scope("net1"):
  net1 = CreateAlexNet()
with tf.name_scope("net2"):
  net2 = CreateAlexNet()

# Strip off the "net1/" prefix to get the names of the variables in the checkpoint.
net1_varlist = {v.name.lstrip("net1/"): v
                for v in tf.get_collection(tf.GraphKeys.VARIABLES, scope="net1/")}
net1_saver = tf.train.Saver(var_list=net1_varlist)

# Strip off the "net2/" prefix to get the names of the variables in the checkpoint.
net2_varlist = {v.name.lstrip("net2/"): v
                for v in tf.get_collection(tf.GraphKeys.VARIABLES, scope="net2/")}
net2_saver = tf.train.Saver(var_list=net2_varlist)

# ...
net1_saver.restore(sess, "epoch_10.ckpt")
net2_saver.restore(sess, "epoch_50.ckpt")

A: I have the same problem that bothered me a long time. I found a good solution here: Loading two models from Saver in the same Tensorflow session and TensorFlow checkpoint save and read.
The default behavior for a tf.train.Saver() is to associate each variable with the name of the corresponding op. This means that each time you construct a tf.train.Saver(), it includes all of the variables for the previous calls. Therefore, you should create different graphs and run different sessions with them.

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Big Sean released his sophomore album, Hall of Fame, yesterday (August 27) and commemorated the occasion by treating a fans to a free concert at Terminal 5 in New York City.
The event was done in collaboration with The Source magazine, who selected the Detroit rapper to appear on one of two covers of this year's Power 30 issue. Sean performed a set of old hits and fresh tracks from his new LP.
He also had a trio of special guests. Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J represented Taylor Gang, but before they graced the stage, the 25-year-old brought out his father to share the special moment.
Throughout the night, the G.O.O.D. Music MC took the time to express his deepest gratitude to those in attendance and anyone who's supported him by purchasing a project or going to a show.
See the footage of Big Sean and his father below. More video and photos from the night can be found on the following pages.
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Law Regarding Receiving a Shipment That Was Not Ordered
by Kerry Zias
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Two basic sets of laws deal with the receiving of goods that were not ordered. If the receiver is legally held to be a merchant, the applicable legal rules are from the Uniform Commercial Code, or UCC. If the receiver is not considered a merchant, he is a consumer, and the consumer laws of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, apply.
Who's a Merchant
The rules of the UCC apply only to a bonafide merchant -- a regular dealer (buyer or seller or both) of the type of goods delivered or a self-proclaimed expert in the type of goods delivered -- or if the goods were received through an expert broker or agent acting on behalf of the receiver. If none of these conditions are met, the receiver is deemed a consumer, and FTC rules apply.
UCC Merchant Rules
A merchant who receives unordered goods is not obligated to accept or pay for such a shipment under the UCC. However, she does have certain legal duties. She must notify the shipper about the unordered shipment within a reasonable amount of time, and the shipper must be given a reasonable amount of time to reclaim the goods. The merchant must also make reasonable measures to safeguard the unordered shipment while she is holding it. Shipments that are labeled as free samples or gifts are an exception to these rules; in that case, the receiver has no duty at all to the shipper.
FTC Consumer Rules
A consumer who receives unordered goods is under no obligation to pay for the shipment. He's also under no FTC obligation to treat the shipment as anything but a gift. The FTC recommends that the consumer notify the shipper, however, as a show of good faith and to prevent future problems with being billed for the shipment. The shipper must arrange to reclaim the goods in a manner and time acceptable to the consumer and always at the shipper's expense.
Buying Plan Exception
A major exception to the above rules applies when the shipment is made under a buying plan arrangement. Examples of buying plans are book and record clubs, through which the receiver became a member and is now getting automatic periodic shipments from the club. Even though the particular shipment was not explicitly ordered, the receiving club member has some obligations under the terms of the club membership agreement -- obligations she must have been made aware of from the start.
Fullerton and Knowles, Attorneys: Uniform Commercial Code Sale Of Goods
Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Information -- Unordered Merchandise
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Kerry Zias has been a strategic business consultant and college instructor of business administration courses since 1990. He has taught courses and performed professional consulting work in the areas of marketing, management, business start-ups, entrepreneurship, real estate, sales psychology and performance, business communications, business law and political/governmental relations. Zias holds a Master of Business Administration in marketing from National University.
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The tournament is being held at the prestigious Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club, located at 21351 Whitaker Drive, Boca Raton FL 33434. Click here for a map.
The After Party will be held at The Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery in Boca, located at 3320 Airport Rd #1, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Click here for a map.
A Foursome is $1,000 and individual golfers are welcome at $300 each, and will be paired into a foursome. You can Register Here. We also have some great Sponsorship Opportunities available! Hurry though, spots are filling up and several sponsorship packages are already SOLD!
Will there be food & drinks provided?
Of course! We will have plenty of food & drinks! This is a Tilted Kilt tournament!! Starting with a nice breakfast at 7am, followed by drinks available all day. Lunch will be provided as well.


The Media and Computer takes care of 110 lecture halls on the campus at Reutlingen University. We are responsible for installation, repairs and service of the projectors, speakers, microphones, etc.
Step by step the lecture halls will be outfitted with modern media technologies. These include a media panel to for the presentation tools.
If you have questions please contact the Service Desk.
The Media Centre has already outfitted a number of lecture halls with modern media equipment.
The teachers table can be raised and sunken and the media equipment can be directly used from the table.
If you are interested we can also organise tours to show you this equipment.


Now why would the employees of Teacher Created Resources drag themselves out of bed on a Sunday morning, in many cases before dawn, drive for an hour and then fight for a parking space? The answer is the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Newport Beach, California. For the last seven years, TCR has joined together to walk as one as we raise awareness and money to help defeat breast cancer.
This year, TCR has its very own poster family. Mary and her family are representing the Race for the Cure on the poster that is being used all over Orange County, California to advertise the race.
Last year the paraprofessional in my classroom was diagnosed with breast cancer, then our secretary was diagnosed, then our principal's sister was diagnosed. We were all stunned when so many people in our school family were faced with breast cancer. What a wonderful thing, though, that I can say all three ladies are doing great! The Race for the Cure is so important! It's fabulous to see TCR so behind this cause.
It is a great cause and so much progress has been made. We do this every year so the cure can be found! Thanks for your story about school family. It's really heartening to hear.


With the popularity of Strictly Come Dancing here in the UK and the American version of Dancing With the Stars, the cruise lines have got their dancing shoes on and are offering Dancing Cruises.
If Ballroom Dancing, Latin or Swing is your thing, we can find the perfect dancing at sea cruise. Many of the cruise lines are offering lessons on board.
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Climate explained: are consumers willing to pay more for climate-friendly products?
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Climate Explained is a collaboration between The Conversation, Stuff and the New Zealand Science Media Centre to answer your questions about climate change.
If you have a question you'd like an expert to answer, please send it to climate.change@stuff.co.nz
I'm seeing quite a few "climate-friendly" products at the supermarket. Are consumers willing to pay more for these? And how can we encourage people to make good choices?
Shoppers once selected grocery products based simply on price or brand, but now attributes such as "climate-friendly" or "eco-friendly" are part of the consideration.
The latest IAG New Zealand Ipsos poll found almost four out of five people (79%) say climate change is an important issue for them, the same number as last year's poll.
An international study of 20,000 customers by grocery brand giant Unilever identified one in three (33%) people were choosing to buy from brands they believe are doing environmental good.
Green is the new black: why retailers want you to know about their green credentials
But research continues to show few consumers who report positive attitudes toward eco-friendly products actually follow through with their wallets.
Green, eco-friendly, climate-friendly products — confused?
Colloquially, use of the word "green" is applied broadly to almost everything related to benefiting the environment, from production and transportation to architecture and even fashion.
Eco-friendly isn't quite so broad and defines products or practices that do not harm the Earth's environment.
Climate-friendly defines products that reduce damage specifically to the climate.
All these terms are used in labelling to make us feel good if we buy products claimed to minimise harm to the planet and the environment.
Some brands are even moving beyond simply eco-friendly and now seek to claim their products are climate-neutral.
Even toys can get the climate-friendly treatment.
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On Earth Day 2020, the organisation Climate Neutral — an independent non-profit organisation working to decrease global carbon emissions — confirmed 103 brands had completed its certification process in 2020 and 50 other brands were still in the process.
Who says it's up to standard?
While companies are increasingly using environmental claims to appeal to consumers, they also attract greater scrutiny.
Concerned about allegations of greenwashing — claiming a product is green when it's not — many brands are turning to organisations such as Climate Neutral, Foundation Myclimate and members of the Global Ecolabelling Network to legitimise their claims.
For example, the climatop label certifies products that generate significantly less greenhouse gas than comparable products. The carbon footprints of the certified products are based on international standards (ISO 14040) and verified by an independent expert.
Environmental Choice New Zealand is the official environmental label body that awards certificates and lists environmentally friendly products for green homes or businesses. Products must meet similar standards (ISO 14020 and ISO 14024). Good Environmental Choice Australia is a similar organisation.
A willingness to pay for eco-friendly products
For years, researchers have examined climate-oriented consumption to see if it wins people's support.
Reports such as Nielsen Insights suggest the majority (73%) of consumers would change their consumption habits to reduce their impact on the environment, and almost half (46%) would switch to environmentally friendly products.
But the results should be interpreted cautiously. As US psychologist Icek Ajzen wrote:
Actions, then, are controlled by intentions, but not all intentions are carried out …
Consumer concern about the environment does not readily translate into the purchase of environmentally friendly products. Commercial research says 46% of consumers are more inclined to buy a product if it is eco-friendly. But nearly 60% are unwilling to pay more money for that eco-friendly product.
Academic research has consistently identified this gap between purchase intentions and behaviours. Hence, despite environmental concern and the positive attitude of customers towards sustainability and green products, it's estimated the market share of green products will reach only 25% of store sales by 2021.
Ultimately, the research that evaluates consumers' willingness to pay more for green products has been mixed.
For example, one study found Spanish consumers were willing to pay 22–37% more for green products, but Japanese consumers were only willing to pay 8–22% more for green products.
Why green products cost more
From procuring raw materials to shipping the final product, almost all steps of the manufacturing and production process of eco-friendly products cost more than traditional products.
There are several reasons for this. Sustainable materials cost more to grow and manufacture, reputable third-party certifications add further costs and using organic materials is more expensive than alternatives such as mass-produced chemicals.
Simple economies of scale also impact on price. While the demand for such products remains low, the price remains high. More demand would mean more production and lower unit price costs.
As economists say, as price lowers, our willingness and ability to buy an item increase.
The nudge to change behaviour
In a free market economy, it is very difficult to force people to pay more for products. But brands can "nudge" consumers towards more eco-friendly products.
Nudge theory is used to understand how people think, make decisions and behave. It can be used to help people improve their thinking and decisions.
Speaking with: law professor Cass Sunstein, on why behavioural science is always nudging us
Studies show eco-friendly logos and labels can be used to nudge consumers toward sustainable fashion, food consumption and eco-friendly offerings.
So while not all consumers will pay more for green "climate-friendly" products despite the best of intentions, we can slowly nudge them to make better choices for the planet.
Gary Mortimer, Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Queensland University of Technology
October 1, 2020 by particularkev	Categories: Climate Change, Global Warming, shopping	| Tags: article, Climate Change, climate-friendly, consumers, global warming, products, shopping
ELECTRIC CARS COMING SOONER RATHER THAN LATER
In great news for the environment and consumers it seems that 'green cars' will be arriving in Australia sooner rather than later, with infrastructure for electric cars to be set up in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne within four years. The project is a joint venture between AGL, Macquarie Capital and Better Place.
The project aims to set up recharge stations for electric cars at workplaces, homes and shopping centres. It is thought that some 250 000 recharge stations will be built in the project. Such projects have already been set up in Israel and Denmark.
Macquarie Capital is to raise $1 billion to build the recharging network, with AGL to supply renewable energy for the project. Better Place will actually build the network.
Should the project go ahead and the infrastructure be built, motorists will be able to dump petrol and diesel vehicles and move to electric ones. This will of course be a great relief from rising fuel costs and help protect the environment from further greenhouse gas emissions.
October 25, 2008 by particularkev	Categories: AGL, Australia, Better Place, Brisbane, Denmark, Electric Cars, environment, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Israel, Macquarie Capital, Melbourne, New South Wales, News, Queensland, Renewable Energy, Sydney, Victoria	| Tags: AGL, Australia, Better Place, Brisbane, built, consumers, costs, Denmark, diesel, Electric Cars, emissions, environment, fuel, great, green cars, greenhouse gases, homes, infrastructure, Israel, joint venture, Macquarie Capital, Melbourne, motorists, network, News, petrol, project, protect, recharge stations, Renewable Energy, rising, shopping centres, Sydney, vehicles, workplaces | Leave a comment


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ACC releases men's basketball schedule
by Matthew McClusky
Posted: 9/13/2018 11:00:26 AM
We knew the opponents for the upcoming conference season, now we (finally) know the dates.
The Atlantic Coast Conference likes to be fashionably late to the schedule release party. So with practices starting up in the coming weeks, the ACC decided it would grace its teams with an actual schedule. And, with most divas, the wait was well worth it.
This is particularly exciting for those of us who enjoy betting on basketball fixtures. If this is something you haven't yet got acquainted with but would like too you can take a look at TeamFA for some tips for basketball wagering as well as previews of games to help you when placing your bets.
For the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team, ACC play begins with a road trip to Notre Dame on Saturday, Jan. 5, with that being the only scheduled match-up with the Irish this season. The first Dome conference game comes four days later (Jan. 9) when Clemson comes in.
The Orange, as we knew, will face Duke twice this season (the way God intended). The first game will be in Durham for a Big Monday tilt on Jan. 14. The return date will be Saturday, Feb. 23—a likely ESPN Gameday destination if there ever was one.
The other home-and-home conference contests are with Boston College (@BC Jan. 30; home Feb. 9) and the Pittsburgh Panthers, and new coach Jeff Capel (home Jan. 19; @Pitt Feb. 2).
Syracuse wraps the season with two potentially crucial games: a Big Monday home game with Virginia and then a season finale on CBS at Clemson on March 9.
Another note-worthy feature of this year's ACC slate is that the Orange will have to only play the dreaded back-to-back Saturday and Monday games twice this season. Of course, the first Sat-Monday set features a home game with Georgia Tech, followed by the Big Monday at Duke. But for all of the questionable scheduling over the years, the gauntlet that is the ACC schedule looks a little more doable than most years.
Below is the entire slate, including the non-conference match-ups. The season is now officially less than two months away and, now that the schedules are finally set, seems closer than ever to being reality.
Nov. 6 (Tues.): Eastern Washington Eagles
Nov. 10 (Sat.): Morehead State Eagles
Nov. 15 (Thurs.): UConn Huskies (at MSG)
Nov. 16 (Fri.): Iowa Hawkeyes/Oregon Ducks (at MSG)
Nov. 21 (Wed.): Colgate Raiders
Nov. 28 (Wed.): Ohio State Buckeyes
Dec. 1 (Sat.): Cornell Big Red
Dec. 4 (Tues.): Northeastern Huskies
Dec. 8 (Sat.): Georgetown Hoyas
Dec. 15 (Sat.): Old Dominion Monarchs
Dec. 18 (Tues.): Buffalo Bulls
Dec. 22 (Sat.): Arkansas State Red Wolves
Dec. 29 (Sat.): St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Jan. 5 (Sat.): at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Jan. 9 (Wed.): Clemson Tigers
Jan. 12 (Sat.): Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Jan. 15 (Mon): at Duke Blue Devils
Jan. 19 (Sat.): Pittsburgh Panthers
Jan. 24 (Thurs): at Miami (FL) Hurricanes
Jan. 26 (Sat.): at Virginia Tech Hokies
Jan. 30 (Wed): at Boston College Eagles
Feb. 2 (Sat.): at Pittsburgh Panthers
Feb. 9 (Sat.): Boston College Eagles
Feb. 5 (Tues.): Florida State Seminoles
Feb. 13 (Wed.): at N.C. State Wolfpack
Feb. 20 (Wed.): Louisville Cardinals
Feb. 23 (Sat.): Duke Blue Devils
Feb. 26 (Tues.): at North Carolina Tar Heels
March 2 (Sat.): at Wake Forest Demon Deacons
March 4 (Mon.): Virginia Cavaliers
March 9 (Sat.): at Clemson Tigers
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If you are fond of a destination wedding or then just a simple one where you have all your relatives here one thing which you will have to note is the section of aspects. Apart from the menu and guest list details, there is also the wedding photographer which you will have to look in for. When you start the research there will be too many aspects which you will have to look into. Only then you will find it easy to pick on someone who is good and can offer you with the type of services which are in your budget. There will be many photographers who will also have their website and it is here you can click on their "get in touch with us" page and know what they have to offer.
Before you start with looking out for someone to help you needs there are a few points which you will have to look in.
This will be the basic thing which you will have to note before you happen to hire someone for your needs. It is one of the tricky things which you will have to note while you are shopping for things. The available options will keep you confused most of the times but once you know what budget you have things will ease out for you. You can then look out for someone who offers you with proper services at the rate which is in your budget and is also liked by you. While talking to them about the same you can also ask them whether they will include only photography or then will also provide you with wedding video as well.
You also have to identify the style which you want. It is because according to that you will have to look out for the wedding photographer who can be hired for your needs. Know what type of style of photography you want to ask a few people for suggestions take a look at what the photographer is offering and you will then be able to decide on services of one. It is important for you to get along with someone who is well versed in the different types of styles so that you do not have a problem ever. This will help you get good value for all the money which you would be investing in hiring their services.
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Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board praises the Nebraska Food for Health Center at the University of Nebraska work in identifying benefits of sorghum in the human gut microbiome
LINCOLN, Neb. – On Monday, September 26, 2022, the Nebraska Food for Health Center at the University of Nebraska published a paper titled, "Genetic Analysis of Seed traits in Sorghum Bicolor that Affect the Human Gut Microbiome." The work, led by Dr. Andrew Benson and his team, is the culmination of six years of research. […]
Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board announces international coalition for sorghum marketing
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board announced the organization of an international coalition to focus on marketing and consumer education as it pertains to value-added sorghum-based products. The collaboration, known as the Coalition of United Sorghum Professionals (CUSP), will be comprised of industry leaders, agency directors, and private industry partners from regions around […]
National Sorghum Producers opens 2021 Sorghum Yield Contest
LUBBOCK, Texas — The National Sorghum Producers will begin accepting entries for the 2021 National Sorghum Producers Yield Contest. Yield contestants are split into east and west regions for each division. Contest divisions include irrigated, dryland no-till, dryland tillage and one winner for food grade. "After an exceptional year in 2020, we are looking forward […]
Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board and Nebraska Sorghum Producers Association announce 2021 sorghum and hybrid test plots
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board (NGSB) and the Nebraska Sorghum Producers Association (NeSPA) announced plans for sorghum hybrid and test plots across the state in 2021. NeSPA will once again sponsor a sorghum hybrid plot near Trenton, Nebraska. The plot will be administered and hosted by NGSB Chairman, Mike Baker. NeSPA will […]
National Sorghum Producers launches Sorghum Smart Talk
LUBBOCK, Texas — National Sorghum Producers (NSP) launched a new podcast Sorghum Smart Talk: Policy Edition. The spin off of the original Sorghum Checkoff Sorghum Smart Talk podcast will focus on legislative and regulatory matters impacting sorghum farmers, answering a call for more information that can be accessed easily at home, on the road or in the […]
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The Crazy Journey of Three Prostitutes: A Review of the TV Series "Red Leatherette" (Sky Rojo) from the creators of "The Paper House"
Kane Dane May 14, 2021 News, Popular Games
Our journey around the world with Netflix continues and now we got to the Spanish crime drama "Red leatherette"- Sky rojo in original. A new project from the creators of the incredibly popular "Paper House" Alexa Pina and Esther Martinez Lobato moves away from an extended crime drama towards a time-compressed action game with a lot of explicit scenes.
The series, which will soon expand with a second season, tells the story of the life of three prostitutes from a fashionable brothel in Tenerife, who, after a series of accidents, are forced to flee from a local crime boss.
Using the "cut" format of episodes from 21 to 30 minutes long, showrunners are quite successful in catching the tempo and picture of films Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, combining into a single hot sex, pretty girls and intense action. This is exactly what we like to refer to in our game reviews with the "Boys Themes" icon.
Due to the fact that the plot practically does not sag, despite the presence of inserts from the flashbacks explaining the heroines' motivation, all eight episodes of the first season fly by in one evening, and I want an addition, which will only happen on July 23rd.
Returning to the first season, it's worth noting that the authors got a little confused about who is positive and who is negative. And although the fugitives seem to personify goodness, attempts to whitewash them in front of the viewer do not look very skillful. In any case, you sympathize much more with the brothers Moises and Christian performed by Spanish stars. Miguel Angel Silvestri and Enrica Auquera… A fashionable feminist message is buried here in the sand of drugs and female selfishness. The morals about the exploitation of women and paid sex are interrupted by a glossy picture, which washes away all these fiery speeches, permeated with lust and luxury.
The threads of vicious love running through the entire season are cut off by a sudden finale, which should be developed in the second season. Well, "Red Leatherette", of course, is too reminiscent of the cartoon mentioned in the series about the Sly Coyote and the Road Runner. At the end of each episode, the characters find themselves in a dead end or on the brink of death, from where they are chosen in the most incredible way. However, such a fantasy is better than the dull moralizing of the critically acclaimed "And fires are smoldering everywhere."
Leatherette Red is a great combination of crime action, sex and strong cast that will give you minutes or hours of visual pleasure on a cold spring evening.
Author: Alexander Loginov (xtr)
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How about angel food cake? Make that a chocolate angel food cake!
Angel food cake….trifle. Chocolate pudding? Vanilla custard? White chocolate pudding!
Whipped cream? Chocolate ganache? Milk chocolate mousse!
That's pretty rich, it could use some acidity. Raspberry coulis? Jam? Berry orange sauce!
And thus, this triple chocolate trifle was born.
So get in the kitchen, get inspired and go for it!
Uh-oh…that sounded like a line right out of Michael Smith's playbook. Don't worry, I won't mention Gabe. Except that I just did. Oops.
"Cooking without a recipe!" Or in this case, with 4 recipes. But who's counting?
Heat your oven to 350F. Combine the cocoa powder, water and vanilla. Whisk to combine and set aside.
In a separate bowl sift together the flour, cornstarch, salt and 75g of the sugar. Technically the recipe called for cake flour but I didn't have any on hand, hence the blend of AP and cornstarch. Set aside.
Whip the egg whites until foamy and then add the cream of tartar. Continue to whip. Once they reach soft peaks add the remaining sugar (95g) and whip until stiff (but not dry) peaks.
Fold a spoonful of the egg whites into the cocoa mixture. Once this is totally combined add it back into the rest of the egg whites and fold until incorporated. I find it is best to do this somewhat vigorously but do it quick vs. taking a long time to be painstakingly delicate.
Finally fold in the dry ingredients. Pour the batter onto a sheet try lined with parchment. Bake at 350F for about 20 minutes (or until a skewer comes out clean and the cake springs back when touched). Cool to room temperature. If you are not using the cake immediately it's best to freeze it (there's really no fat in the cake so it will dry out in a jiffy). Just wrap it well in plastic wrap and then you can take out pieces whenever you need it.
For this application I just cut it up into cubes to layer with the rest of the trifle elements.
Whisk together the first 3 ingredients in a pot. Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Heat the mixture over medium to high heat, stirring constantly until it thickens. Once it reaches the boil, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla and white chocolate. Pour it into a bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin. Allow the pudding to cool to room temperature before refrigerating until you are ready to assemble.
In one bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks and set aside. In another bowl to the same with the cream, adding in the Frangelico at the end.
Combine the egg yolks, water, 2 tbsp. cream and sugar. Using a wooden spoon, cook over medium heat stirring constantly until it reaches a custard-like consistency (and coats the back of the spoon). Remove it from the heat and stir in the chocolate until it is fully melted.
Gradually fold the chocolate mixture into the eggs whites (starting with about 1/4 cup of it and then adding in the remainder after this has been incorporated). Fold this into the whipped cream and chill.
Throw everything in a pot and boil until it reaches a syrupy consistency. You can choose to puree it and strain out the seeds if you like but I just kept it as is. Feel free to add a splash of booze here too! Let it cool before refrigerating.
TO ASSEMBLE: Layer all 4 components as you see fit. You could do this in a big, glass trifle dish or individual cups like I did. Totally up to you. Either way it feeds a crowd. Enjoy!
I ended up with some extra cake (which I turned into a peanut butter jelly roll – recipe to come) and pudding, which is great eaten by itself too!
I never make anything fun out of my egg whites– you rock! Thanks for giving me the link to include in my upcoming Band Fruit Fundraiser Recipe Round Up! It will be published on 12/4/2013!


Speech and audio processing research in the Communications and Signal Processing Group at Imperial College London is addressing the fundamental science of speech and audio processing as well as technology applications particularly in telecoms and audio interfaces.
Recent topic areas include echo cancellation, dereverberation, speech enhancement, SIMO MIMO acoustic system identification, speech recognition, blind source separation extraction, speaker verification, speech analysis, Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB).
We provide autonomous agents with a situational awareness of sound sources and reflectors in the acoustic environment.
Open-source data corpus and benchmarking challenge for sound source localization & tracking algorithms.
We are investigating methods to characterise rough surfaces from acoustic reflections.
We extract information from multichannel systems for dereverberation and source recovery.


Sisters with Stuff: How did I not know about this?
So how is it possible that all these years I never knew that there were little push in tabs at the ends of rolls of foil and plastic wrap, I've been struggling with the rolls coming out as I try to tear off a sheet of foil or plastic wrap. Here I was thinking I was all that, yeah, I'm feeling pretty humble right now.


Chickens were immunized with three synthetic peptide / keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) conjugates. These synthetic peptides corresponded to different regions of the mouse nestin gene product (NM_NP_057910), but are shared with the rat (NM_012987, NCBI) protein sequence. After repeated injections, immune eggs were collected, and the IgY fractions were purified from the yolks. These IgY fractions were then affinity-purified using a peptide column, and the concentrations of the eluates adjusted to 300 ug/ml. Finally, equal volumes of each of the three affinity-purified anti-peptide antibodies were mixed, and the preparation was filtersterilized.
Each of the three antibodies were analyzed by immunohistochemistry (at a dilution of 1:20000) using fluorescein-labeled goat anti-chicken IgY (1:500 dilution, Aves Labs Cat.# F-1005) as the secondary reagent.
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Carbon capture and storage (CCS) discussions and plans in South Africa have been around since as early as 2004, says the writer. Picture: Gerd Altmann/Pixabay
WATCH: We know what carbon is, but what is carbon sequestration?
By Dominic Naidoo Jan 15, 2022
What is Carbon Sequestration?
Several countries have begun employing numerous methods and solutions to help mitigate the impacts of climate change with some even hoping to reverse it entirely.
The World Bank shared 5 ways to reduce the drivers of climate change, including putting a price on carbon emissions, ending fossil fuel subsidies, building low-carbon, sustainable, resilient cities, increasing energy efficiency and use of renewable energy and implementing climate-smart agriculture and nurturing forest landscapes.
There is just too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Most of this carbon dioxide came from burning fossil fuels. How do we get it back into the ground? Carbon sequestration.
We know what carbon is, but what is carbon sequestration? The United States Geological Society defines carbon sequestration as "the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Gloomy global forecast for 2022
WATCH: Ever wondered what exactly carbon is?
It is one method of reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to reduce global climate change."
There are two types, biological sequestration and geologic sequestration.
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Geologic carbon sequestration is the process of storing carbon dioxide (CO2) in underground geologic formations. The CO2 is usually pressurised until it becomes a liquid, and then it is injected into porous rock formations in geologic basins.
Biologic carbon sequestration refers to the storage of atmospheric carbon in vegetation, soils, trees, and aquatic environments.
By encouraging the conservation and planting of vegetation, particularly larger plants and trees, advocates of biologic sequestration hope to help remove CO2 from the atmosphere.
This method is much slower than geologic sequestration as it takes time for a plant or tree to grow to a size where it can absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide.
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) discussions and plans in South Africa have been around since as early as 2004 with the Department of Minerals and Energy requesting that the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to explore the potential carbon storage capabilities of South Africa.
The CSIR found that around 60% of the country's annual carbon emissions were sequestrable.
Carbon Collect Limited, an Irish company based in Dublin, specialises in the development of carbon sequestration and storage technologies.
The company has developed a mechanical "tree" that can capture carbon dioxide directly from the air, just like a real tree, and store this carbon underground.
According to the company's website, "the mechanical tree can be deployed for the capture of current and
historical emissions for permanent removal via sequestration. Installed onsite, it can provide a source of green CO2 for a range of uses in food and beverages, industrial applications, construction and agriculture, replacing CO2 manufactured from fossil fuels, and eliminating transport and logistics."
Direct air capture is the practice of separating CO2 from ambient air. This occurs typically through chemical or physical separation, allowing the greenhouse gas to be captured and purified for use as an industrial gas or safely sequestered in underground geological formations, thereby removing the CO2 permanently from the atmosphere.
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Grigori Dronov (; born 10 January 1998) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Playing career
Dronov originally played as a youth within Metallurg Magnitogorsk junior program before making his professional debut with
Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) during the 2016–17 season.

In his sixth season in the KHL with Magnitogorsk, after limited to just 6 regular season games, Dronov broke out in the playoffs, placing second in league scoring amongst defenseman with 14 points to help Metallurg advance to the Gagarin Cup finals.

As a free agent, Dronov opted to pursue his NHL ambitions. After originally reported to accept an invitation to the Arizona Coyotes training camp, Dronov later agreed to a tryout with the Carolina Hurricanes, appearing in prospects showcase before participating at the Hurricanes training camp. Following positive reviews through training camp and pre-season, Dronov was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Hurricanes and was immediately assigned to join AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, on 4 October 2022. However, before his contract was officially lodged with the NHL, the Hurricanes announced they had mutually agreed to part ways on 6 October 2022.

Dronov returned to Russia, and resumed his tenure with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, signing a one-year contract for the remainder of the 2022–23 season on 15 October 2022.

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Regular season and playoffs

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Living people
Metallurg Magnitogorsk players
People from Magnitogorsk
Russian ice hockey defencemen
Sportspeople from Chelyabinsk Oblast

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Hannes Richter May 11, 2012
Authentic Austrian Restaurant Opened in Los Angeles
On February 27, 2012 the restaurant Bierbeisl, which serves authentic Austrian cuisine, opened in Los Angeles. Bernhard Mairinger, an Austrian who lives in Los Angeles, tries to bring the Taste of Austria to the U.S.. It is the only restaurant in the L.A. area where you can find original Austrian cuisine and indulge in special treats like Kaiserschmarren or Apfelstrudel. Furthermore, it features some of Austria's exquisite beers and Austrian Schnapps produced from the finest fruits harvested by Austria's farmers. Wine lovers will be given the opportunity to taste delicious wines from Austria's most famous wine regions. Apart from delicious food and drinks, the restaurant will also give you a glimpse of Austrian traditions such as the famous Stammtisch. For detailed information visit www.bierbeisl-la.com. Stop by to enjoy delicious Austrian food in Los Angeles. Prost und Mahlzeit!
U.S. Biz Award
For the second year in a row, the Austrian Trade Commission in Los Angeles presented the "U.S.-Biz Award," the Economy-Oscar for Austrian companies particularly successful in the U.S.. The "U.S.-Biz Award 2012" was awarded for the following categories: Start Up, Market Entry, Trendsetter, Innovation, Investment and Spectacular Achievements. "Austrian companies distinguish themselves in the U.S. through their innovation and entrepreneurship. Often they are market-leaders in technology niche-markets," says Rudolf Thaler, Austrian Trade Commissioner in Los Angeles. The United States are the biggest overseas-market for Austria, the third-biggest importer of Austrian products worldwide and an attractive investment location. The awards for Austrian success-stories in the USA are meant to encourage pioneering companies to enter the U.S.- Market with its 307 million consumers.
Austrian Ambassador Addresses Journalists from the National Press Club
Austrian Ambassador to the United States Hans Peter Manz received journalists from the National Press Club in Washington D.C. at his residence on April 3, 2012 to discuss recent events and the European Union's role on the international stage today.
Advantage Austria co-hosts Reception with the World Bank's Managing Director
On March 1, 2012 Advantage Austria's Washington D.C. office in cooperation with the German Representative of Industry+Trade (RGIT) and the Royal Danish Embassy invited to a joint reception in the official residence of the Danish Ambassador, Peter Taksøe- Jensen in Washington DC. Guest of Honour was Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, Managing Director of The World Bank.This event was a prelude to a symposium held on March 2 at the World Bank entitled "Smarter Solutions for Renewables and Energy Efficiency: A European Perspective.", which attracted more than 100 experts from the World Bank Group, the Inter- American Development Bank as well as a number of U.S. Government agencies and NGO's.
Chef/owner Bernhard Mairinger serves his guests authentic Austrian cuisine in California SPRING 2012│ 4 From Austria, Alpine Bau, Andritz Hydro, GE Jenbacher, S.O.L.I.D. and ILF Consulting Engineers presented a private sector perspective on best practices for implementing energy solutions in developing countries. In all, 13 companies from Austria, Germany and Denmark offered their views on how to engage the private sector as a key partner in promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency on a global scale.
Music from Budapest, Prague and Vienna – Kennedy Center
On February 25, 2012 the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. began a month-long celebration of some of the major highlights in classical music history. The Music from Budapest, Prague and Vienna festival offered the audience the extraordinary opportunity to enjoy concerts featuring a fine selection of the most famous classical composers. Pieces of Mozart, Dvořák, Liszt and many others were performed by the outstanding musicians of most notably the Washington National Opera Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition to a taste of Europe's finest music, the event also offered a multi-faceted supporting program – from Polka lessons and theatrical performances to hands-on-cooking classes and various lectures. The festival concluded its successful run with a performance of the Fortas Chamber Music Concert by Prague's Eben Trio on March 29.
Professor Pabisch Receives the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art, first class
On February 2, 2012 Professor Emeritus of German, Literature & Studies at the University of New Mexico, Peter Karl Pabisch was honored with the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art, first class. The medal was presented by the Consul General of Austria in Los Angeles, Karin Proidl, who highlighted Professor Pabisch's extensive academic and cultural work of the last 40 plus years. In her speech Consul General Proidl called the professor a "precious gem" to the very close relations between Austria and the United States. Peter Karl Pabisch is the co-founder of the German Summer School of New Mexico and the founder of the Atlantic Bridge on the Camino Real, which both promote international academic relationships and student exchange programs. Professor Pabisch also recently received the prestigious Robert L. Kahn Prize 2012 for poetry in German which is awarded by the Society for Contemporary American Literature in German. Mr. Pabisch has also been a regular and highly valued contributor to our magazine. The team of Austrian Information would like to use this opportunity to thank him for his dedication and congratulate him for his outstanding achievements.
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Rovshan Janiyev (, ; 27 January 1975 – 18 August 2016), also known as Rovshan Lankaransky (, ), was a Azerbaijani gangster.

Early life
When Janiyev was 17 years old, his father, a policeman, was murdered by local gangsters whom he was investigating. In 1996 during the court hearing, upon hearing the accused threatening his family, Janiyev pulled out a gun and killed him in court. He was sentenced to two years in prison.

Criminal acts
Later in 2000, he shot a prominent Baku crime boss in broad daylight and was subsequently beaten so severely that he developed a mental illness. Taking this into account, the court released him after just a few months imprisonment. Fearing for his life, Janiyev fled from Azerbaijan to Moscow where he grew more and more powerful within the underworld and eventually controlled all the ethnic Azerbaijani gangs in Moscow, running protection rackets and drug trafficking.

Eventually competition over territory grew with the Caucasian gangs led by Aslan Usoyan. In 2010 an attempt was made on Usoyan's life and it has been theorized that Janiyev, who had been arrested trying to enter Ukraine shortly afterwards (where he already controlled some criminal business and had been previously granted refugee status), had a major part in its planning and execution.

In January 2013, after Usoyan's assassination, Janiyev, along with Tariel Oniani, was regarded as a primary suspect. Shortly afterwards Astamur Guliya, an Abkhaz gangster and ally of Janiyev, was gunned down in Sukhumi. Janiyev himself was reported killed in Istanbul on 6 February,  but this claim was denied by his brother Emil, who claimed he was alive and well in the United Arab Emirates.

In 2013, Italian law enforcement authorities reported Janiyev's presence in the country to Interpol. In a law enforcement report, Janiyev was accused of being engaged in organized crime, bribery, money laundering and forgery of documents.

On 17 August 2016 Janiyev was assassinated in Istanbul, Turkey, after returning from a trip to Dubai. Janiyev was shot in his luxury Range Rover car, which bore an Azerbaijani license plate, in the Beşiktaş district. Janiyev's local driver was killed on the spot. Janiyev himself was transported to Şişli Etfal hospital and died of his wounds there. Janiyev's corpse was flown to Azerbaijan via a private plane belonging to Azerbaijani billionaire Mübariz Mansimov. Reports emerged that more than 25,000 people came to mourn him at the airport. Yeni Musavat columnist Ilgar Kamil explained the phenomenon of glorifying Janiyev by the pratfall effect which would allow people to excuse Janiyev's criminal past because he had avenged his father "in due manner" as a teenager. Another reason, according to Kamil, is the tendency to subconsciously admire someone who does what others would like to do but do not dare to.

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