On September 12, Kenya's banking sector was hit by a rare regulatory storm that will redefine the future of the financial services sector in Kenya.
The Central Bank of Kenya slapped five top banks— KCB, Equity, Standard Chartered, DTB and Cooperative Bank—a total of Ksh392 million in penalties over alleged violations, which helped persons to transact the billions of shillings lost in the National Youth Service (NYS) scandal.
The probe could see dozens of senior bankers hounded to the courts to answer to charges of breaches in the Kenya's Anti-Money Laundering/Combating Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) laws and regulations.
The investigations prioritized banks that handled the largest flows. According to the CBK report, Standard Chartered Bank handled the largest amount of the NYS 'dirty' cash at Sh1.6 billion, followed by Equity at Sh886 million. The two were slapped penalties worth Sh7.5 million and Sh89.5 million respectively.
KCB Kenya, the largest lender in Kenya by assets and profitability was accused by the regulator of having received Sh639 million and thereby charged Sh149.5 million in fines. The other two banks, Cooperative and Diamond Trust Bank were each said to have transacted Sh263 million and Sh162 million and thereby charged Sh20 million and Sh56 million in penalties respectively.
All the banks — backed by the industry lobby, Kenya Bankers Association —have steadfastly denied any wrong doing and have effectively vowed to prove to the regulator that they did their part as provided for by the law. The banks had up to September 26 to respond on the identified gaps and show cause why the penalties should not be levied on them. By the time of going to press, it is understood most of the banks had written back to the CBK, defending their operations.
Prior to the announcement, the CBK had discussed the findings with the senior management and Boards of the affected banks. It is understood that the officials and board members in all the banks faulted the findings. Bank officials who spoke to this writer in confidence said the CBK bank supervision officials handling the matter 'ignored' the evidence that the banks had submitted to defend their position in each of the transactions.
The investigations and the eventual action on the banks are significant for Kenya on several data points. First, it has rubbished the banking sector's anti-money laundering architecture, which has previously been touted as one of the most elaborate in Africa and globally.
Secondly, it has unmasked how well oiled syndicates that have been siphoning monies from government agencies through phony supply schemes orchestrated through banks.
Thirdly, this has put banks at an awkward position with the regulator. The accused banks have disparaged the CBK claims. It is understood that the institutions could move to court to challenge the CBK actions, should the regulator go ahead to ignore their defenses and effect the penalties saying they followed the law to the letter. This would be a first one for Kenya where the regulator is taken to court by its subjects.
Fourthly, the turn of events has left the banks reeling from potential reputational damage following the adverse mentions. This could complicate the banks' relationships with their key stakeholders like investors, correspondent banks and customers while compromising one of the most critical element in banking – trust. For banks, trust is king.
Lastly, the AML/CFT laws and regulations assigns culpability to the highest offices in the banks should there be breaches. This means CEOs and senior managers in the adversely mentioned banks could be investigated and if found culpable charged in court.
The second phase of the investigations, the CBK said, will be the use of these findings by other investigators to assess the criminal culpability of the involved bank officials.
The main objective of the investigations was to examine the operations of the NYS-related bank accounts and transactions and in each instance assess the bank's compliance with the requirements of the legislation.
According to the CBK, violations were identified principally related to, among others, failure by the five banks to report large cash transactions and to undertake adequate customer due diligence. The lenders were also found to have erred in not providing supporting documentation for large transactions, and lapses in the reporting of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC)—an agency formed to tame money laundering.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) are said to have already picked up the cases after CBK shared the findings with the two offices, which have over the past months been on overdrive in the fight against corruption. This has seen tens of senior government officials and businessmen charged in court over graft allegations, largely touching on the NYS, the Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Power and the Kenya Bureau of Standards.
It is understood these findings were on banks that handled the largest volumes of the NYS money and would soon be extended to other lenders. This will effectively lift the veil on the Kenyan banking sector's compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, as analysts and independent commentators reckoned the country needed to tighten its noose on the financial services sector to tame the vice.
"The CBK's move is the strongest signal yet that looters of public coffers and dealers in illicit goods will have limited options to 'clean' their dirty cash. Punishing banks that facilitate theft or are used as laundries for dirty cash is the surest and the least costly method to close the taps of corruption, theft and dirty trade," said the Business Daily in a hard-hitting editorial on September 13.
"The action is also one that if sustained over time has the potential to preserve the integrity of Kenya's economy. For too long corrupt officials in both the public and private sectors have used banks to game the system for personal enrichment. The next frontier in regulating movement of dirty cash should now involve curtailing flow of money between countries as corrupt officials will likely be forced to either stuff notes under their beds or take it to neighbouring jurisdictions with lax rules," the paper said.
The actions taken on the banks, the CBK said, were aimed at safeguarding stakeholders' interests and maintaining a healthy financial sector. "CBK will continue to ensure that the banking sector's legal and regulatory framework, including for AML/CFT is aligned to best practices. We will also continue to enforce strict adherence to the applicable laws and regulations, as the interests of the public, investors and other stakeholders will be protected only in any environment that is governed by the rule of law" said the CBK governor Dr Patrick Njoroge.
Billions of shillings are said to have been lost at the NYS for the past five years, channeled through banks by fraudulent suppliers working with corrupt government officials. It is also believed that some bank officials knowingly facilitated these transactions.
"If all our top banks can be found to have shown material weaknesses and lapses in reporting suspicious transactions as has been demonstrated by the CBK, what should we expect of smaller banks with less resources to devote to anti-money laundering reporting? Do banks, really, take the job of reporting suspicious transactions seriously? After all, the companies that were receiving corrupt payments from the NYS should have looked suspicious even to a layman" said columnist Jaindi Kisero in an opinion piece in a local newspaper on September 20.
"The picture portrayed is very troubling considering that we are a country battling with the twin problems of terrorism financing and corruption. Looking at the structure of our financial system closely, there is enough to arouse suspicions, and suggest that the vice could be rampant," said the former Nation Media Group editor.
As to how far this will go, only time will tell.


CHICAGO -- Chicago's 100-story John Hancock Center along Michigan Avenue is getting a new name.
One of the skyscraper's owners tells the Chicago Tribune that for now the building will be known as 875 N. Michigan Ave. while a new naming rights deal is sought. Hearn Co. president and CEO Stephen Hearn says the insurance company "just decided to have their name removed." Its name and logos throughout the building will be taken down immediately.
The insurer, acquired by Toronto-based Manulife Financial in 2004, hasn't been a tenant for many years. Manulife representatives didn't respond to requests for comment from the newspaper.
The building is the fourth-tallest in Chicago at 1,128 feet and is known for its black, X-shaped braces. Hearn says it "deserves a more important identity than simply the address."


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Q: Why am i getting "Directory not empty" error in terminal when using rmdir? I am a walking through a tutorial and it lets me delete two directories(im using one 10 deep, all empty) but once i try to remove the third it gives me that error message, even though there is not content in the directory and i am in the directory above it. Why is this? By the way i am using terminal.

A: That error is reported when the directory is not empty.
To find out what files are in that directory use ls -a. The -a flag tells ls to list hidden files (aka "dot files"). Remove those files then rmdir can be used.
Another option is to simply use rm -rf to recursively delete the directory and all of its files. NOTE: this can be dangerous if you give the wrong parameters - resulting in deleting more than you intended.

A: you can remove all hidden files by using rm -R ./.*  you have to be in the directory the hidden file is in for it to work

A: On Windows I recently has the same problem, and deleting everything in {UserFolder}\AppData\Local\Composer\files didn't helped.
What I've done is to launch multiple times the composer install --dry-run command until it listed all dependencies, then I successfully ran the composer install command.

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Bajaj to Ola: Top 5 electric two-wheelers you can buy in India
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Aug 22, 2021 — 3 min read
Electric scooters can reduce your daily commute cost by 2-3 times. Check these top 5 electric scooters money can buy in India.
Reduced cost of electric scooters has made them an attractive choice for urban commute. Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro have shown that electric two-wheeler can be sold to masses at affordable prices.
Many home-grown enterprises have adapted to the growing demand and have started to launch their battery-powered two-wheelers. From Bajaj and TVS to Ola and Ather, electric scooter market is heating up rapidly.
Electric scooters are not only environmentally good, but they can also lower your commuting costs. Here is a list of some of the best electric scooters in India.
Bajaj sells the all-electric Chetak at a premium than its competitors. This e-scooter comes in six colours as well as two variations and the pricing starts at 1.42 lakhs per vehicle. The e-scooter can be fully charged within 5 hours and the range of this vehicle is 95 Km in Eco mode.
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Second, on the list is the iQube from TVS. The TVS iQube offers 75 km of range. The battery takes five hours to charge up to 80 percent. The price is a little over Rs. 1 lakh (ex-showroom).
Simple Energy launched Simple One on Independence Day. With a range of up to 236 kilometers and a top speed of 105 kmph, the Simple One can be one of the best electric scooters for you. The battery is split into two sections. For charging purposes, one can be removed. The ex-showroom price of this vehicle is Rs. 1.09 lakhs.
The Ather 450X comes with a validated 116km range and 80 kmph top speed. In three hours and 35 minutes, the battery can be charged up to 80 percent. The Ex-showroom pricing of this two-wheeler is Rs 1.32 lakhs.
Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro
Ola has launched two e-scooters, S1 and S1 Pro. The company has transformed the dynamics of the market with its competitive price. The ex-showroom price of Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro are Rs 99,999 and Rs. 1.21 lakh respectively. A 2.98 kWh battery is provided with Ola S1. The range is 121 km and the highest speed is 90kph. The Ola S1 Pro comes with a 3.97 kWh battery. The range is claimed to be 181 km and the highest speed is claimed to be about 115 km/Hr.
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Running cost of electric scooter is significantly less than a petrol engine powered scooter. Amid ballooning petrol prices, it makes sense to invest in a good electric scooter for city commute.
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How to Get Started With Travel Writing!
You decided that you would like to be a travel writer. Good for you! First, you must travel! Whether you are a backpacker or a "luxury" traveler it makes no difference. Second, get out there and meet people! Some travel writers forget or overlook the importance of personal interaction. Chatting with the locals, the hotel receptionist, or tourists can add "vibrancy" to any location. Finally, just write! When you write do not write like other travel writers. Everyone has his or her style of writing. Once you find your "voice" your writing will flow with ease!
Travel Writing Hint!: Visit travelinsights.org for information on submitting your travel article. You may want to visit freelancetravelwriter.com for information on the common "characteristics" of stories.
Be fresh! Write about "offbeat" topics versus the "same old same old." Instead of writing about museums, nightlife, or restaurants, write about the people you encounter throughout your travels. Perhaps you encounter a "protest" taking place in the local square. Speak to the people to find out what and why they feel the need to protest. If there are "street musicians," you can speak with them and find out what their "story" is and write about it. Unique subjects are a great way to "hook" readers!
Get Writing!: Check out bbc.co.uk for additional information on how to get started in travel writing. I found this information very helpful.
Know your readers! Remember when you write a travel article or travel book, you are writing for your readers, you are not writing for yourself. Write travel articles that appeal to many people. This is a good way to "expand" your horizons both personally and professionally.
Do not be afraid to include photos with your travel writings! Photos are a great way to add to the essence of your writings. You do not have to be a professional photographer! If you do not wish to take photos, purchase some or make sure you know where to locate photos. Visit, writerswebsiteplanner.com for more information.
These are a few ways for you to get started with travel writing. Start writing about your travel experiences and submit them to publications such as your local newspaper. Also, remember to write from your "heart!" And, remember not everyone has the same tastes and dislikes. There is a "market" for everything!
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Formerly Conjoined Twins Start First Day Of Kindergarten
By Hope Schreiber
Rosie and Ruby Formosa, both now four years old, were born joined at the abdomen and shared part of their intestines.
They beat the odds of survival after undergoing surgery as infants, and now they're celebrating a huge milestone -- their first day of kindergarten.
The girls, who were delivered by caesarean section at 34 weeks, posed in their new school uniforms in southeast London.
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Their mother, Angela Formosa, told BBC News that the girls were very excited to start school. She said,
When I was pregnant I didn't think I'd ever see their first day at school, so it is really amazing, and all thanks [go] to [Great Ormond Street Hospital] really.
Conjoined twins is a condition that occurs in one out of every 200,000 live births.
The consultant pediatric surgeon, Professor Paolo De Coppi, at the hospital told BBC News,
It's always a joy to witness patients' progress and to hear that they are reaching new milestones -- this makes the job we do all the more rewarding.
When talking about her daughters, Angela added,
They are very similar, they are very bubbly little girls, they are very headstrong and very determined, which I knew they were from when they were in my belly because of the way they kept growing and surviving.
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import ru.job4j.srp.interactcalc.Menu;

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Now Humble is speaking about his experience. On April 2, 2018, Humble and Grossman held a press conference at the firm's offices, where Grossman discussed the suit and Richie told his story.
The suit is against a number of the private parties involved in designing, constructing, installing and inspecting the failed bridge. Public entities, such as FIU and the Florida Department of Transportation, both of which were intimately involved in the construction project, cannot be sued until a six-month notice period expires.
"Each entity involved in this process has an obligation to [build the bridge] within the appropriate inspection, construction and engineering standards," Grossman said. "They can finger point all they want, but I'm going to take each one of these parties and analyze how they behaved and interacted with each other."
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Liverpool developments nearing £2bn mark since April, Mayor's report says
But opposition complains about number of jobs created for the money as Mayor of Liverpool's Quarterly Performance Review is published
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson at the International Festival of Business launch
Nearly £2bn of developments have either been completed or have got underway in Liverpool since April.
A new report reveals up to £1.8bn of projects have begun since the beginning of the financial year, with £213m of them completed.
A high proportion are student developments, but there are industrial, leisure and warehousing schemes either ready or being worked on.
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson welcomed the news, but opposition leaders were critical that the report, the Mayor of Liverpool's Quarterly Performance Review, suggested all the credit should go to Mayor Anderson.
They also questioned the apparent number of jobs created by the investment.
The ECHO understands 30 of the developments have created in the region of 1,603 jobs between them, which suggests each job required £40,000 of investment to create.
Although a source said "this interpretation is not particularly meaningful because it includes one-off costs such as construction".
Opposition Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Richard Kemp said he thought the council needed to be more discerning about what projects it supported.
Of 14 completed in the 12 months up to September, five of them were student accommodation blocks.
Cllr Kemp said: "We seem to have no strategy and respond to anything that comes forward, which we had to do when the city had a really bad reputation, but not when we have such a level of development in the city.
"The Mayor seems to be given all the credit for this. But you have to ask how many of these developments would have happened anyway."
But Mayor Anderson said he was pleased with the progress, adding: "Liverpool is open for business and £3.4bn worth of investment is great news for the city. We are benefiting both from the construction-related employment and the new, improved facilities and infrastructure being built.
"The two new hospitals mean a better health service for our residents and the schools mean a better education for our children. We're making sure that local firms in the supply chain benefit from the public sector investment and making sure that they are creating apprenticeships.
Much of the investment is coming from the private sector which believes Liverpool is a good place in which to invest.
"But I am not complacent and know there's much more to do which is why we've lobbied successfully to bring back the International Festival for Business.
"Cllr Kemp's interpretation is a very crude analysis which ignores the wider benefits of the burgeoning investment we are seeing in Liverpool."
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Facebook Inflates Its Ad Reach, Claims Pivotal Research Analyst
By Reuters | Updated: 6 September 2017 10:52 IST
Facebook inflates the number of people who can see ads on its platform
The estimations are based on several factors such as user behavior
They are not designed to match population or census estimates
Figures Facebook gives advertisers about its potential reach differ from US census data, an investment analyst said on Tuesday, renewing questions about how tech companies verify the value of their digital marketing space.
Facebook, Alphabet Inc's Google and other Internet companies have faced persistent scrutiny from advertisers about how many people watch ads online and how to measure their views.
Facebook's ad-buying website tells advertisers that the world's largest social network has a potential reach of 41 million 18 to 24 year olds in the United States, whereas US census data shows that last year there were 31 million people living in the country between these ages, Brian Wieser, a Pivotal Research Group senior analyst, said in a note.
The gap persists for 25 to 34 year olds and is not widely known among ad agency executives, Wieser wrote in the client note, adding that the gap may cause large advertisers to step up demands for third-party measurement services.
Wieser, unlike most stock analysts, maintains a "sell" rating on Facebook's shares.
Facebook said in a statement that its audience estimates did not match census data, but added that this was by design as ad reach numbers "are designed to estimate how many people in a given area are eligible to see an ad a business might run. They are not designed to match population or census estimates".
People on Facebook self-report their ages, so these may also vary from census data. The company also uses location data from mobile devices to estimate its reach, meaning that it counts tourists and other visitors.
Some 5.6 million non-residents visited the United States in January, the most recent month for which the US Commerce Department publishes data.
Last year, Facebook apologised to advertisers after finding that the average time users spent viewing online ads had been artificially inflated, because it was counting only videos that were watched for at least three seconds, its benchmark for a "view."
In November, Facebook launched a blog called Metrics FYI to share updates and corrections for its data.
"While Facebook's measurement issues won't necessarily deter advertisers from spending money with Facebook, they will help traditional TV sellers justify existing budget shares and could restrain Facebook's growth in video ad sales on the margins," Wieser said.
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Are you keeping your child as safe as possible in the car?
Vivien Williams: Research shows that car seats save lives.
Kim Lombard: We want to keep kids rear-facing as long as possible. This should be spaced in between those.
Vivien Williams: Injury Prevention Coordinator, Kim Lombard, says the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children stay in rear-facing car seats until they reach the maximum height and weight limits for each car seat.
Kim Lombard: The previous recommendations were to keep children rear-facing up until age 2.
Vivien Williams: Kids come in different sizes, and Lombard says paying attention to the height and weight limits ensures that we're using the car seat the way it's designed to be used.
Kim Lombard: We need to keep them rear-facing up until they reach those max height and weight limits for their seat.
Vivien Williams: Rear-facing car seats protect a child's head, neck and spine in a crash. Check the car seat's owners' manual for height and weight limits, so you know when it's time to move to a different model. For the Mayo Clinic News Network, I'm Vivien Williams.
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Sports advertising formats, like all other types of advertising strategy and campaigns, are becoming increasingly diverse. Sponsored content, in which advertising content is integrated specifically into editorial content, has become a new way to generate revenue in a diverse media sport content economy. Part II examines the spectrum of sponsored content in sports media. Part III analyzes how the types of claims might arise under the Lanham Act of 1946 for sponsored content. I conclude that sponsored content demonstrates how the regulation of competition through intellectual property challenges may face challenges in the new media sport content economy.
Murray, Kali, "Competitor Regulation of Sponsored Content in the New Sports Content Media Economy" (2014). Faculty Publications. 660.


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World Junior Hockey Championship
2021 WJC: 3 Takeaways From USA's Quarterfinal Win Over Slovakia
By Jonathan Amatulli January 3rd, 2021
The United States defeated Slovakia 5-2 to advance to the semifinals against Finland on Monday. It was another strong showing for the Americans, who outshot their opponents 43-18 in a game that felt more spread out than the score indicates. This was the first time the American goaltenders have allowed a goal since their opening night loss to Russia, but their strong play remained. They have a few notes to make after this one but should be prepared going forward.
The Americans will face an even tougher test in Finland for a chance to play in the gold medal game. The Finns have ended the Americans' tournament in each of the last two World Juniors tournaments. This year's strong United States team will look for revenge and an opportunity to face the winner of Canada and Russia on Monday.
Shutout Streak
After taking a shutout into the second period of this game, the American goalies set a record for the longest shutout streak at the World Juniors. The streak lasted 218:53, with Matej Kaslik scoring the first goal against the United States since an empty netter against Russia. Both Spencer Knight and Dustin Wolf contributed to keeping the shutouts going, with Knight's rebound performances being one of the highlights of the American tournament thus far.
Spencer Knight (Rena Laverty/USA Hockey's NTDP)
As the United States advances in the tournament, the team's confidence in both goaltenders gives them an advantage if either one falters or suffers an injury. Knight just became the first American goalie to record back-to-back shutouts and should continue to be the starter as long as the United States remains in the tournament.
Third Line Steps Up
The United States has had consistent scoring from its top six, but supplemental scoring has been hard to come by. The third line broke through against the Slovaks, with two goals coming from John Farinacci. Linemate Bobby Brink added two assists, while Brett Berard also added a helper in the win.
John Farinacci of Dexter Prep School (courtesy Dexter Southfield)
The team's top scorers contributed as well, but it was the unexpected help from Farinacci and company that pushed the United States to victory. More consistent depth scoring will be a key to the team's next game against Finland if they want a chance at the gold.
Power Play Stays Hot
The United States power play added to its strong tournament with two more goals against Slovakia. Arthur Kaliyev's power-play tally was the only goal in the first period, and Cole Caufield's acted as the game-winner. Trevor Zegras, who is leading the tournament in assists and points, had two more helpers with the man advantage.
Wicked wrister from Cole Caufield #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/9SPt9wkcx4
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 3, 2021
While they were capitalizing on the power play, the Americans did take more penalties than they typically do. The Americans were shorthanded three times, with an additional coincidental minor, and allowed a shorthanded goal to assist in Slovakia's comeback attempt. More disciplined play will be an adjustment as the Americans prepare to face a very opportunistic Team Finland.
Semifinal Preview
Finland is coming off a comeback victory against Sweden, following back-to-back losses for the Swedes in preliminary play. Finland was down early and managed to recover, which the United States should pay attention to as most of their games have been lopsided.
The United States' top scorers are all on hot streaks, and should be looking to throw anything they can on net against Finland. Even though Knight let in two goals in this game, he has still had a strong tournament overall and should be relied upon accordingly. Monday night's game should be a good one, and the winner will have a fair chance of taking the gold when all is said and done.
All the 2021 World Junior Championship Team Information:
Austria — Team Preview — Roster
Canada — Team Preview — Roster
Czech Republic — Team Preview — Roster
Finland — Team Preview — Roster
Germany — Team Preview — Roster
Russia — Team Preview — Roster
Slovakia — Team Preview — Roster
Sweden — Team Preview — Roster
Switzerland — Team Preview — Roster
USA — Team Preview — Roster
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7 Predictions for the 2021 World Junior Championship
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Remember those beloved gooey Rice Krispies treats that made childhood great? Well, there is a new San Antonio sweet shop on Northwest Side that aims to bring back that nostagia in a criminally delicious way.
Cereal Killer Sweets is a new shop on Huebner Road near Insterstate 10 developed by owner Megan Morales, who decided to go the way of the crispy after offering them to customers at her former Pink's Popcorn business. They were such a hit, she chose to close Pink's and opened the new store in the same space, in February.
Cereal Killers offers crispy treats with flavors like banana pudding, cookies and cream, Nutella, peanut butter cups, s'mores and others packed with cereal favorites. They weigh between 6 to 8 ounces and cost $8 each.
Morales has more than 15 years of baking experience. A portion of all monthly Cereal Killer sales will be donated to area charities.


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Audio Mixer Dona Richardson Joins Union Editorial
Santa Monica, CA (May 31, 2006)--Union Editorial announced that Dona Richardson has come on board as an in-house mixer. Richardson brings 10 years of experience to Union, and will be responsible for audio post-production and sound design on the company's large volume of commercial projects. She was previously a mixer at Santa Monica's AudioBanks, a post she held for almost four years.
Santa Monica, CA (May 31, 2006)–Union Editorial announced that Dona Richardson has come on board as an in-house mixer. Richardson brings 10 years of experience to Union, and will be responsible for audio post-production and sound design on the company's large volume of commercial projects. She was previously a mixer at Santa Monica's AudioBanks, a post she held for almost four years.
Michael Raimondi, executive producer and partner, Union Editorial, said, "I've known Dona for ages, and have been wanting to work with her for just as long. She has a great reputation in the industry as both a talented mixer and someone who's just a joy to work with. Since she's joined our team, I've received only rave reviews from our clients, who praise her professionalism and skill."
Richardson's new position at Union will involve collaborating with the staff editors on sound editing, design and mix for commercials and music videos. Since she started, she has already completed campaigns for Chevrolet, Kia, Albertsons, Bell South and NFL Network. During her previous tenure with AudioBanks, Richardson developed a client roster that comprised Sony PlayStation 2, IBM, McDonald's, Reebok, Taco Bell, Honda, Visa, Toyota, and Budweiser, to name just a few. She has also worked on music videos, doing sound design and mix for artists including Jennifer Lopez, Pink, Ja Rule and LL Cool J. She got her start at Hollywood Recording at 20, where she was receptionist. Within two years, she had graduated to the post of mixer.
Said Richardson, "Union really fosters a genuine creative vibe–you feel it from the moment you walk in and are greeted by reception, to when you step into the edit bays and mixing rooms, so I was very happy to accept a position here. Plus, Unionis run by a fabulous bunch of people. I very much look forward to our future collaborations together."
Union Editorial
www.unioneditorial.com
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An integral part of the Clearwater Clean Energy Conference each year is the Exhibit Center where the leaders in energy showcase their achievements and accomplishments. Due to space constraints at the Sheraton Sand Key, we are limited to 4,280 square feet of space or 24 booths.
There are two additional pages that can accommodate full color.
The Exhibit Center is the main area for all food functions: the Continental Breakfasts, morning and afternoon breaks, and all luncheons for four days of the conference. The exhibits ring the Island Ballroom to give us the space needed for seating and food and beverages. Our exhibitors receive maximum coverage in this unmatched opportunity to obtain information on the latest products, equipment and services from the energy technology community.
The $950 fee includes an 8′ x 10′ booth, signage, a 100-word write up in the Exhibit Directory/Official Program and inclusion of the write-up on this web site as soon as payment is received.
New Option: In addition to the booths, we are giving attendees the option to have "table top" displays. For $500 you will receive a 6' table to display brochures, posters, pictures, etc., in addition to signage and a write-up in the Official Program.
Please Note The New Schedule: The Exhibit Center Set up will start no earlier than 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 3rd, and will close and be dismantled at the close of the lunch on Thursday, June 7th, no earlier than 2:30 p.m. Please note the later set-up time on Sunday that deviates from what we've done in the past.
Sunday, June 3rd: Set up starts at approximately 4 p.m.
Monday, June 4th: Coffee and Tea — 7:00 a.m. and Continental Breakfast – 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Afternoon Break – 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 5th: Coffee and Tea — 7:00 a.m. and Continental Breakfast – 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Morning Break – 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 6th: Coffee and Tea — 7:00 a.m. and Continental Breakfast – 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Afternoon Break — 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 15th: Coffee and Tea — 7:00 a.m. and Continental Breakfast – 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Dismantling of the Exhibit Center – 2:30 p.m.
Some of these times may change as the Conference Program expands.


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Q: Can't see any background image - in IE 7 and IE 8 For some reason, iE8 and IE7 are not behaving like other browsers, and the relative position element background image, doesn't appear.
Any suggestions please?
The HTML

Hello tittle 1

I'm on column 1 and I like it

I'm on column 1 as well

Hello tittle 2

I'm on column 2 and I like it

I'm on column 2 as well

Hello tittle 3

I'm on column 3 and I like it

I'm on column 3 as well

Notes:
a) Absolute position instead of relative will ruin the all layout.
b) I have a space on my background declaration so it's not a space issue.
Try I:
The same markup, but now with absolute position:
#container1 {
    background-color: red;
    text-align: center;
}

.main-column {
    display: inline-block;
}

.main-column h2 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 235px;
    padding-top: 110px;
    position: absolute; /* <<-- Changed */
    background: url('http://s24.postimg.org/ossqwb7hh/carica_Kairos.png') no-repeat center top;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.text-column {
    width: 220px; /* <<-- Make it equal to the h2 */
    height: 300px;
    background-color: yellow;
    margin: 120px auto 0 auto;
    padding-top: 270px; /* <<-- Adjust */
}

.text-column p {
    padding: 0 50px;
}

same issue. IE8 and IE7 not displaying images. :(

A: I'm not quite sure what you're looking to do, but since the h2 is a block item, it might not obey your height/width CSS. I would float or absolute position it.

A: EDIT: Here is a working workaround, please test it on youtr machine since I'm using IE8 emulator. JSFiddle
HTML

Title 1

I'm on column 1 and I like it

I'm on column 1 as well

Title 1

I'm on column 1 and I like it

I'm on column 1 as well

Title 1

I'm on column 1 and I like it

I'm on column 1 as well

CSS

#container1 {
    background-color: red;
    text-align: center;
}

.main-column {
    display: inline-block;
}

.main-column .h2 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 244px;
    padding-top: 110px;
    position: relative;
    /*background: url('http://s24.postimg.org/ossqwb7hh/carica_Kairos.png') no-repeat center top;*/
}
.main-column .h2 span{
    z-index: 2;
    position: absolute;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 243px;
    margin-top: -110px;
    left: 0;
    width:100%;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: large;
}

.main-column .h2  img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -4px;
    z-index: 0;
}

.text-column {
    width: 220px;
    height: 300px;
    background-color: yellow;
    margin: -223px auto 0 auto;
    padding-top: 220px;
}

.text-column p {
    padding: 0 50px;
}

OLD answer below
It seems you are using
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*Explicitly declare display: block; on that element.

*Explicitly declare them all as position: relative;

*Change the
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Character encodings can be a primary trigger for stomach ulcers. My Swedish web applications deployed on Google App Engine have had great difficulties to behave when presented with user input containing for example Swedish characters Å, Ä and Ö.
So here's a recipe for treating such characters with respect.
Don't use ISO-8859-1 as character encoding. Just don't.
However, this might not be enough unfortunately. Current browsers might not set a character encoding even if specified in the HTML page or form.
So if you aren't already using Spring, add spring-web to your application and add one of the Spring filters first in your filter chain.
Thanks for posting this, I'd run out of ways of telling the app which encoding I wanted!


Straight lines and block design is a firm favourite of mine, our new home has similar lines to this absolutely stunning build in America. I can see a design like this working incredibly well nestled into the hills of Central Otago.
This is one of my favourite properties in Wanaka, situated on Beacon Point Road, this stunning property is designed by Mason & Wales Architects – Dunedin.
Every now and then you uncover a wee gem that really appeals to your taste. This home by Edwards White Architects in Hamilton ticked a number of boxes for me. I love the lines and mixture of materials used.
Kerr Ritchie is a Queenstown based mixed discipline studio focused on an integrated and collaborative design process. The Studio has extensive experience in architecture, landscape architecture, and Resource planning.
I really like the blend of home with the environment, really nice work by Queenstown based team Kerr Ritchie.


Have you ever considered using giant pants and launching dodge balls into the crowd to be collected in your oversized pants? Well we did and it was awesome.
1. Giant Pant. Heres how this works. Go to Walmart and find the biggest par of sweat pants you can find, we are talking XXXL pants. Also purchase a hula hoop. Place the hula hoop on the interior of the elastic band and zip tie it in place. Welcome to the club, you now own giant pants!!
2. Dodgeballs. Anything that won't hurt that is about the size of a soccer ball or smaller will work here.
3. Ramp. You don't need a ramp but this was how we launched the dodgeball into the crowd. You could throw them behind your back so it feels fair if you wanted to. There is not specific way to do this, you are just going to want to get them to your people in the giant pants.
Create your giant pants and a ramp if you so desire.
Tape out a square where those with giant pants should stay.
For 60 seconds dodge balls will be launched into the square section that all the contestants with giant pants are located. The contestant with the most dodge balls in their giant pants at the end of 60 seconds is the winner.
Great game. Played this last week. Didn't even need the ramp or the hula-hoops. If done with smaller middle school students, the pants are easily big enough for them to catch dodgeballs without the hula-hoop.


(2) the 2009 statewide average per patient Medicaid claim for all agencies, as adjusted by the regional wage index factor and by each agency's patient case mix index, and weighted at 49 percent.
(b) Effective for rate periods on and after April 1, 2011, the Department shall determine, based on 2009 claims data, each agency's projected average per patient Medicaid claim for the period April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012, as compared to the applicable ceiling computed pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section. To the extent that each agency's projected average claim is in excess of such ceiling, the Department shall reduce such agency's payments for periods on and after April 1, 2011 by an amount reflecting the degree that such agency's projected average claim is in excess of such ceiling.
(1) Average wages will be determined for agency service occupations for each of the 10 labor market regions as defined by the New York State Department of Labor.
(2) The average wages in each region will be assigned relative weights in proportion to the Medicaid utilization for each of the agency service categories as reported in the most recently available agency cost report submissions.
(3) Based on the average wages as determined pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subdivision, as weighted pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subdivision, an index will be determined for each region, based on a comparison of the weighted average regional wages to the statewide average wages.
(4) The Department may adjust the regional WIFs proportionately, if necessary, to assure that the application of the WIFs is revenue-neutral on a statewide basis.
(4) the assignment of each agency's CMI index based on the sum of the weights for all of its grouped episodes of care divided by the number of episodes.
(e) Ceiling limitations determined pursuant to this section shall be subject to retroactive adjustment and reconciliation. In determining payment adjustments based on such reconciliation, adjusted agency ceilings shall be established. Such adjusted ceilings shall be based on a blend of: (i) an agency's 2009 average per patient Medicaid claim adjusted by the percentage of increase or decrease in such agency's patient case mix from the 2009 calendar year to the annual period April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012, weighted at 51 percent, and; (ii), the 2009 statewide average per patient Medicaid claim adjusted by a regional wage index factor and the agency's patient case mix index for the annual period April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012, weighted at 49 percent. Such adjusted agency ceiling shall be compared to actual Medicaid paid claims for the period April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012. In those instances when an agency's actual average per patient Medicaid claim is determined to exceed the agency's adjusted ceiling, the amount of such excess shall be due from each such agency to the state and may be recouped by the Department in a lump sum amount or through reductions in the Medicaid payments due to the agency. In those instances where an interim payment or rate of payment adjustment was applied to an agency in accordance with subdivision (a) and such agency's actual average per patient Medicaid claim is determined to be less than the agency's adjusted ceiling, the amount by which such Medicaid claims are less than the agency's adjusted ceiling shall be remitted to each such agency by the Department in a lump sum amount or through an increase in the Medicaid payments due to the agency.
(f) Projected payment adjustments computed pursuant to subdivision (b) of this section shall be based on Medicaid paid claims, as determined by the Department, for services provided by agencies in the base year 2009. Amounts due or owed from reconciling projected payment adjustments pursuant to subdivision (e) of this section shall be based on Medicaid paid claims, as determined by the Department, for services provided by agencies in 2009 and Medicaid paid claims, as determined by the Department, for services provided by agencies in the reconciliation period April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012.
(g) The Department may require agencies to collect and submit any data deemed by the Department to be required to implement the provisions of this section.


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HomeInspirationalQUASI QUARANTINE – I
QUASI QUARANTINE – I
By: Ely Lagajino
Then the Lord said to Noah, "Enter the ark, you and your household, for you alone I have seen to be righteous before me in this time. Genesis 7:1 (NIV)
One thousand five hundred years have passed after Cainreceived his laser flashing mark, People forgot God, continued sinning, and lived the way they wanted. Because of too much wickedness God decided to send a great flood to destroy the world except Noah and his family whom He found righteous.
Noah was the son of Lamech and the grandson of Methuselah, a descendant of Seth.
The Lord said to Noah, "Make an ark. It must be as big as seventy-five houses, much longer than a football field, and as tall as a three-story building" (Bible Stories to live by p.12.).He must construct the ark for a period of one hundred twenty yearswhile preaching. Noah invested all his wealth in the construction. He employed strong people like giants to cut and paste the timber.
A multitude came from everywhere just like a huge educational fieldtrip to see the boat building and listen to Noah's preaching. Many at first believed the warning but later on they grew weary, and joined the scoffers. The scoffers laughed at Noah for building a large boat in a place where rain had never fallen.
The ark was finished as the Lord had directed. Suddenly mockers were stunned to see the animals from everywhere trooping towards the ark's entrance. Two for each kind for unclean animals like pigs and seven pairs for clean animals like cows as God commanded.
Suddenly they heard noise of rushing wind. Eagles, the leaders of the same feathers appeared in the sky and flapped their wings to find shelter in the ark too.
Beasts and birds secured themselves in the ark. Which animals entered first we may never know but perhaps Mr. and Mrs. Turtle made it on time for the last trip.
And now the servant of God made his last solemn appeal at the door, for all people to repent and join him and his family for a quasi-quarantine inside the boat to save their lives from the deadly flood. But they, just laughed, remained outside, and continued their wickedness…
Tags:Bible stories, Daily devotional, inspirational, Moral stories, Noah, Quarantine stories, The great flood
Rise Up, Shine Brighter!
RESURRECTION REWARD
Ely Lagajino
Ely Lagajino graduated AB Social Science from Adventist University of the Philippines. He earned his way through high school and college as a working student. The stories and articles posted in scribe.ph are testaments of God's leading in his life through serving and associating with various communities and individuals, Bible study, research, and careers that have spanned more than 5 decades. Ely and his wife Elmie who edits his articles, along with their five children who serve in the allied health and business professions, just love to share Jesus to the rest of the world, while waiting for His soon return.


We've always wondered what our body goes through when we sleep. The good thing about the Dreem Band is that we can track your brain activity and know precisely which sleep stage you're in.
When I put on my Dreem Band, I was awake. Nothing surprising here. I read a book for a few minutes, before turning off the light. My brain activity calmed down slightly but was still pretty active. Then it took me, roughly, 15 minutes to fall asleep.
I gradually entered into the light sleep.
The light sleep is typically a phase where you can be woken up quite easily. But we can see that I was able to stay in light sleep by my brain rhythm slowing down and muscles relaxing. On average, this stage represents about half a night's sleep for any given person.
My sleep got deeper and deeper, reaching the stage known as deep sleep. Here, my brain was working to consolidate memory, rejuvenate cells, and restore energy in order to improve my mental and physical performance.
And, what about that final and most well-known stage, "REM"?
REM stands for "Rapid eye movement" and is also called paradoxical sleep. The level of brain activity at this stage is similar to the activity levels when I was awake. The difference, I couldn't move my muscles and had almost no sensory perceptions flowing into my brain. This is the stage when it's pretty difficult to wake up. You've heard the term "sleep like a log"? Yes, I was that log. My high brain activity was punctuated with visuals and senses, something we better know as dreaming.
This only represents the first 90 minutes of my night. The average person's sleep typically consists of 4 to 6 cycles per night, with long deep sleep occurring in the first few hours and REM towards the end. Between the two cycles, there are often brief awakenings that we don't remember. For example, based on last night's data, at 0:30 hours, I may have moved, found a better position on my pillow, heard a noise, and then fallen asleep again. Typically, motion-based trackers may think of that movement as light sleep, but with the Dreem Band, you'll accurately know your precise sleep stage.
At Dreem, we implement smart algorithms to automatically compute your hypnogram. In the morning, once you take the Dreem Band off, you'll get a "deeper" understanding of how you slept the previous night!


iKan have a few new rig designs from the Elements Configurations for you to choose from which are the Stereoscope Deluxe, Shoulder Stock, Fingerling, Shoulder Mount Basic, and the Shoulder Mount Deluxe. Prices start from $199.
Newest additions to our line of Elements Fly Kit configurations! Rely on hours of support provided by the Shoulder Mount Basic or peruse a fixed approach with the Shoulder Mount Deluxe. Shoot stereoscopic 3D video anywhere with the Stereoscope Deluxe. Take dead aim at your shot with the versatile Shoulder Stock. Achieve hands-on focal control with the convenient Fingerling. Each of ikan's new Elements Fly Kits provide our users with countless configuration options.
For more info see iKan.


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FIND_PATH(PythonOCC_SOURCE_DIR
    NAMES src/SWIG_files/wrapper/Standard.i
    PATH_SUFFIXES src/pythonocc-core
)

INCLUDE(FindPackageHandleStandardArgs)
FIND_PACKAGE_HANDLE_STANDARD_ARGS(PythonOCC
                                  REQUIRED_VARS PythonOCC_SOURCE_DIR)

IF(PYTHONOCC_FOUND)
    SET(PythonOCC_INCLUDE_DIRS ${PythonOCC_SOURCE_DIR}/src/SWIG_files/wrapper/;${PythonOCC_SOURCE_DIR}/src/SWIG_files/headers)

    if (EXISTS  ${PythonOCC_SOURCE_DIR}/src/SWIG_files/headers/Standard_module.hxx)
        message(STATUS "pythonocc-core 7.x found")
        SET(PYTHONNOCC_LEGACY false)
    else()
        message(STATUS "legacy pythonocc-core 0.1x found")
        SET(PYTHONNOCC_LEGACY true)
    endif()

ENDIF()


Using the simple extension module.
Using the overridden method in MyCust.
Perl code for customer questionnaire.
parsessi.pl CGI program for including and parsing a .shtml file.
Perl code that emits a form formatted using the <TABLE> object.
Table 5.1. HTTP FullRequest methods.
Table 5.2. URI Characters That Must Be Encoded.
Perl subroutine for printing the guest book form.
Perl subroutine to process the form data.
CGI program to display the guest list.
CGI script that displays a graphical hit counter.
Subroutine to return a search form.
Subroutine to search for a list of words.
Subroutine to print a license plate form.
Subroutine to search for a specific license plate in the database.
Subroutine to print the information found about the license plate.
Subroutine for sending e-mail notification.
about a single item in the database.
HTML returned by the Security APL Quote Server.
Automatic stock quote retriever (getquote.pl).
Subroutine to extract the quote information.
General purpose URL retriever going through a firewall.
The crawlIt() main function of the Web spider.
Converting a relative URL to an absolute URL.
Writing the title and URL to the log file.
Modified function to convert relative URLs to absolute URLs.
Modified crawlIt() function for mirroring a site.
a real world example of WWW::Search.
Variables and configuration file for HyperCal.


There are many reasons why people love golf, whether they like relaxing on the course or are drawn to the thrill of competition. Getting great tips to improve your game, is going to give you an edge when you are out on the course for whatever reasons you enjoy it..
If you wiggle your toes a little before you swing this can tell you about your posture. If this action causes your feet to shift significantly, then you are not properly balanced over the ball. When preparing to swing, lean in just enough for you to be able to move a little.
When you finish one shot, turn your total attention to the next one. You don't want to let anything around you alter your success, don't let any unsuccessful shots or something like water make you worse. Anxiety about earlier poor plays can really have an effect on your game, so do your best to push them from your mind completely, rather than dwelling on them.
TIP! Walking, rather than renting a cart, is a really good idea when you golf. Walking the course will help you to get more exercise while golfing and will simultaneously improve your game by improving your strength and endurance.
As you putt, you should strive to keep your left hand in front of the ball. Maintain proper posture and hand position throughout your swing. You will then be able to hold the position of your golf club and stop the ball from going off the front of the club.
Try to stretch and get plenty of water before you start playing. Taking care of yourself is always important, but it can also help you improve your game.
It's extremely important to understand how to correctly score a golf game. The stroke total you rack up on a scorecard is the most objective overall measurement of your quality as a golf player. Each time you tee off towards a new hole, the number of strokes it takes to reach that hole is your score. The less strokes, the better!
TIP! If you are shopping for a new set of clubs, it may be helpful to consult a more experienced golfer or pro shop employee. The information they can provide will be instrumental in purchasing the correct clubs for you, because they can tell you which type will fit you best and data about cutting edge products.
Use the tips laid out here to boost your game in every aspect. After reading the above tips, you may even be able to beat a previously undefeated opponent. For the quickest route to success, implement this advice on your next game.
Millions of men and women enjoy the sport of golf and are always on the lookout for new ways to improve upon their game. Read on for some advice that will help you improve your game.
When you are golfing, consider ditching the golf cart and walking. This turns your golf outing into an exercise outing, as well, which will do wonders for your health if you golf every week. The constant movement of walking while golfing will keep your muscles warm.
When you swing a golf club, put your whole body into it. Your body is the power source, not only your arms. A great swing utilizes nearly every muscle of the body in order to place the club in optimum position. This will help by having less stress on your arms and you will gain more distance with your strike.
TIP! You may want to ask the advice of a golf pro when deciding which new clubs to buy. This is something you should know because a professional will be able to aid you in club selection and will know what types have been created lately.
A common technique among professional golfers, though it sounds very whimsical, is the toe-wiggling exercise. If you are leaning in too far over the ball, you will have difficulty wiggling your toes. Lean back until your feet are loose to ensure you have the correct posture.
Try wiggling your toes to double-check your golfing posture. You may be leaning in the wrong direction if you can easily move your feet, so don't distance yourself so much from the ball. Lean enough to allow your feet to move slightly. Leaning too far results in your feet moving too much.
Remember that this shot is the only one that matters right now. Do not let water hazards or unsuccessful shots intimidate you when making your next shot. Thinking about past mistakes or future actions takes your mind off the swing, so do your best to just move on and forget about them.
TIP! You can get a lot of help you in your golf game from your body. You have to use your body as a source of power, not just your arms.
While putting, use your left hand to guide the ball by making sure it is slightly in front of the ball. Maintain your stance while swinging your club. You will then be able to hold the position of your golf club and stop the ball from going off the front of the club.
One of the first things you need to learn about golf is the scoring rules. You should know how to keep score because you can judge how good you and friends did. Each stroke is counted as one point of your score and you can keep track of how many stokes it takes to complete each hole. In golf, you want to get the fewest strokes possible.
The ideas and advice presented in this article will help lower your scores and improve all aspects of your game. Just put them to work and soon, you will see your game improve.
Many people believe that if something is worth doing, it is certainly worth doing it correctly. You need more concentration to play golf than to do anything else. It takes very little for a golf game to be completely thrown off course; as little as a wandering thought will do. The challenge is what makes golf so much fun! Study the tips in this article so you can improve your golfing skills.
A helpful tip when it comes to golf is to consider checking with a golf professional before buying a new club or set of clubs. This is important because they will know what type of club suits you the best and, should have the information on all of the latest clubs available.
An easy exercise, a "toe-wiggling" exercise, can show golf stance faults. When a golfer is leaning into the swing too far, their toes will usually become difficult to wiggle and suggests that the golfer should adjust backwards to prevent a nasty shot. Lean back until your feet are loose to ensure you have the correct posture.
TIP! Read blogs or ask an expert before you choose new equipment. This is important because they will know what type of club suits you the best and, should have the information on all of the latest clubs available.
If you wiggle your toes a little before you swing this can tell you about your posture. If your feet are easy to move, you're leaning too far from the ball. The proper position would be to lean into the golf ball, allowing your feet to move slightly, but not overly much.
A good golf tip is to relax, have fun and not be so serious on the course. Stay relaxed and remember that mistakes happen. Keeping a sense of humor will allow you to recover form your mistakes.
TIP! For beginner golfers, learning to grip the club properly is key. A majority of people grip their club too tightly, hoping that this will help them hit the ball further.
There is a particular spot on a club that, when it hits the ball with a well-aimed swing, produces the most accurate shot. Golfers call this the "sweet spot". To locate the sweet spot on each club, take your clubs to the driving range for some practice, and remember, you need to hit the golf ball at the lowest point in your downswing.
When you play golf, learn about keeping track of the score. Your score will show how your game progresses over time and can be used to compare you to other golfers. Each hit on the ball is called a stroke and each stroke is recorded. Once you have completed a hole, you add up how many strokes it took you, and you then have the total score for that particular hole. The less strokes, the better!
All of your muscles, in particular trunk and legs, need to be involved in order to achieve a powerful swing. Your body needs to accelerate with the finesse of a whip. Do this by pushing your legs against the ground and drawing on the energy this generates.
TIP! Your focus needs to be at 100% for your next shot. Make sure you do not let a bad shot get the best of you.
Try to line the end of your foot up with the golf ball when you drive. Otherwise, the ball should be placed directly between each of your feet as you swing. If you are hitting while on a slope, you will want to avoid centering the ball.
In golf, being in a positive, competitive mental state is of equal importance as being prepared physically. Try to forget about other stresses you have and focus on your golf game.
Try out tips like the ones you've just read above to help keep your game going as smoothly as possible. Employ what you've just learned here and you can continue to get better at golf, no matter how long you've been playing the game.
TIP! Play with more experienced or skilled players and pay careful attention to what they do every time they take a shot. A golfing buddy or peer can be an improvement for your game on several different levels.
Have you just started to learn the game of golf? If you are having trouble figuring out where to begin grasping the knowledge necessary to learn the basics of golf and how to swing a club, then do not worry because you are not the only one. Many people feel as if they know nothing when first learning about golf. Read these tips to learn how to play golf.
There is an exercise utilizing your toes that could point out issues in the way you are standing while playing golf. If it is too difficult to prepare a swing while moving the toes around, it means the golfer is too far in leaning towards the ball. Lean back until your feet are loose to ensure you have the correct posture.
As you putt, you should strive to keep your left hand in front of the ball. You also want to do your best to maintain this position and form while you swing your club. Using this stance helps you keep the club steady while swinging and prevents the ball from popping up when you hit it.
TIP! To help you decide on which golf clubs to purchase, you should consult with a golf pro. They will have intimate knowledge of all the clubs available, being able to select for you, exactly what you need for the best shot possible.
Play with more experienced or skilled players and pay careful attention to what they do every time they take a shot. Other golfers can help you out in many ways. Do not assume that you can only learn from a professional player; anyone you usually play with could teach you something. By watching how superior players golf, you will be able to pick up new techniques and hone your skills further.
So make sure you are properly hydrated, and before you tee off, make sure you properly warm up. As with any sport, better physical conditioning can lead to better performance.
To get a strong swing going, you have to use all of your muscles, particularly your trunk and legs. Try to use your body as if it where a whip while swinging, and obtain power from the legs as they push off of the ground.
TIP! You'll find that your whole body becomes completely engaged when playing golf. The power of your swing is created through the use of your entire body.
A round of golf can take over four hours, so it is advisable you bring along a snack, preferably something that is high in protein, such as nuts. Eating the proper nutrition while golfing is important because the game requires both physical and mental strength. Your mind will be alert and your muscles will not get too tired during the 18 holes, thanks to the energy and protein from the snack.
Be sure you are using appropriate posture to maximize the impact of your golf swing. Your position is usually an indicator of where the ball will go. If you are not bending over enough, or too much, your ball will not travel that far.
Check your grip on the club before you make your swing. Your palms will be firmly on the handle with the thumbs pointing downward. Both your hands should have contact with one another. For a longer drive, hold the handle a but higher up.
TIP! When you are gripping the putter and standing over the ball, your left hand should be in front of the ball. Maintain this position as you follow through with your swing.
Don't stand or hold your club in an unnatural position. If it feels uncomfortable, you probably won't be able to play well. Try practicing your stance without a club in your hand. Stand bent a little at the waist, with flexed knees, and have your arms dropped in front of yourself naturally. Clasp your hands together firmly. That is all that goes into this common position and if it's not a comfortable feeling for you, then you are over doing the position.
If your golf shot is gravitating to the right, then check to see if your body tilts left as you swing. As you take your downswing, release your hands to the ball a little faster. If you can release you hands quickly most of the time, your accuracy will improve.
Golf is really not that complicated. Golf can be a very relaxing sport. You should now know the basics of playing golf. Go play your first game and see how much you love it.
TIP! As such, you need to stretch before starting a round and keep yourself hydrated. Giving proper attention to your body will help you make improvements in your golf game.
If you've been searching for a new sport to try, why not consider golf? Golf is a wonderful way to get out and spend time with friends! Additionally, consider that golf is a workout for the mind, as much as your body, in determining your performance. You will soon find this sport is your favorite way to spend your free time if you follow the simple suggestions outlined in this article.
Don't bother renting yourself a golf cart, walk instead! Walking the course will drastically increase the level of exercise you get, which will turn your game into a really great method for improving your fitness level! If you walk, your muscles will be more flexible than if you ride. Flexibility helps your golf swing and the accuracy of your shots.
TIP! Having a well-tuned body is a great benefit when it comes to developing a solid swing. Your arms shouldn't be the only source of strength; your whole body should be! A great swing utilizes nearly every muscle of the body in order to place the club in optimum position.
Golf is a sport that utilizes your entire body while you play. Your entire body–not just the arms–should be viewed as a major source of power. You need to move every part of your body as part of swinging the club. This saves you from swinging your arms too hard, as it allows you to send the ball further.
To check your stance, wiggle your toes. You should be able to wiggle your toes easily; if you can't do so, you're leaning too far forward. Make sure your weight is on the balls of your feet to give yourself the proper stance.
Try wiggling your toes to double-check your golfing posture. If you have free movement of your feet without any problems, then you may be too far from the ball. You should be able to lean toward the ball, with your feet able to move just a small amount. If your feet move too much, you are not doing it correctly.
TIP! Learn how to hold your club correctly from the first time you play. Quite a few people correlate a hard grip with being able to hit a ball further.
Every golf club has a "sweet spot" – the point on the face where a ball struck with a good swing has perfect accuracy. When you hit the ball at the lowest point of your swing, you can gain greater distance. To do this, discover the sweet spot on each of your irons; by taking this approach, you get the most from your clubs.


A significant element of process validation in the medical engineering and pharmaceutical industries is the technical review of individual plant and devices. This qualification is also required for ZwickRoell materials testing systems used in the medical engineering and pharmaceutical industries, because systems are subject to various legal requirements (for example, under Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC or regulations such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11).
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Extremely high demands are placed on quality assurance in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
National and international laws and directives such as the German Act on Medical Devices Act and the US Food and Drug Administration's Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) require that all processes and computer-controlled systems directly related to product manufacture must be subject to validation. Observance of these guidelines is verified in an audit. This requires appropriate documentation and supervision of all activities.
The responsibility for validation lies with the regulated company.
It must establish guidelines and procedures for the validation which fulfill the legal requirements. Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) serves here as a globally recognized code of practice for validation. It describes the tasks and duties of the supplier and the end user, together with the validation process.
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In today's rapidly changing world, General Motors' Chief Talent Officer Michael Arena says it is essential that organization's hire the smartest, most capable people possible. There should be little doubt that human capital is a firm's greatest asset. However, this isn't enough. Organizations must also ensure that individuals are relationally positioned for optimal success. In other words, bringing in the best people is only part of the solution. Firms must also bring out the best in people. To do this entails a new frontier, unleashing social capital potential.
It has been well recorded disengaged employees are more likely to quit than engaged ones. However, employee engagement is lagging an immediate measurement: network energy!
Leveraging social capital is a must for all firms. Put simply, human capital is a firm's greatest asset, and organizations must also ensure individuals are relationally positioned for success.


To help couples – especially those starting a new life together – make the right decisions regarding their money, Lisa Airey, strategy analyst at Old Mutual Unit Trusts, provides five steps to save and invest effectively together.
It is essential that a couple comes up with a long-term strategy for saving and investing that they both agree is in line with their combined aspirations, explains Airey.
"Every couple will understandably have different goals, so it is important that you talk this through in great detail before getting married, to ensure that you are on the same page when it comes to making any big financial decisions," she says.
Airey warns couples that they're bound to clash at times and should prepare for when those times come.
"Have a system and resources in place to help you through the difficult disagreements," she explains.
Even though it is common for one spouse to take the lead when it comes to financial decisions, Airey says it is important that both partners be involved when it comes to their long-term financial plan.
"The fact of the matter is that doing things as a team will result in a better outcome and allow for a better partnership over the long run," she says.
To build a successful and mutually beneficial relationship, Airey says it is essential for both parties to be completely honest about not only their financial position going into the marriage, but also their financial goals and fears for the future.
"It is common for two partners to have different levels of aversion to risk, or different spending habits, and that's okay, as long as they are transparent with each other about these from the start," she explains.
The last tip that Airey offers to newlyweds is to be realistic about the time horizon for reaching their goals.
"Couples need to keep in mind that building wealth is a marathon, rather than a sprint. Developing a well-thought-out financial plan and strategy is very important," she says.
On the topic of investment vehicles, however, Airey does state that unit trusts can prove extremely helpful in reaching goals and aspirations sooner than expected.
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Airey suggests selecting a unit trust fund that is best suited for your time horizon.
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First Phase of Westmore Elden Affordable Housing Topped Out in Pico-Union
Work is now beginning for the second half of the project.
April 23, 2019, 9:55AMSteven Sharp Comments
Non-profit developer West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation has topped out on the first phase of the Westmore Elden apartments in Pico-Union, and is now beginning work on the project's second phase.
Located on an L-shaped site at Pico Boulevard and Westmoreland Avenue, the phase one project consists of a seven-story building fronting Pico and a three-story building fronting Westmoreland.
At completion, the project will offer 93 apartments reserved for formerly homeless persons and seniors making at or below 30, 40, 50, and 60 percent of the area median income. Plans call for a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, with monthly rents set between $236 and $1,104 per month.
Completion is anticipated in late 2019.
The second phase of the project, which recently began work on an adjacent site at the corner of Pico and Elden Avenue, will consist of a second seven-story building with 93 apartments catering to the same population.
Urban Architecture Lab is designing both projects, which will have contemporary appearances and on-site supportive services for residents.
WHCHC also filed plans in October 2018 to construct another affordable development at 1035 S. Berendo Street in Pico-Union.
Westmore Linden Affordable Housing Under Construction in Pico-Union (Urbanize LA)
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1250 S. Westmoreland Avenue
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What are the hazards when transporting small cylinders of LP gas? How do I safely transport small cylinders of LP gas?
What are the hazards of transporting small cylinders of LP gas?
If LP gas leaks from a cylinder inside a vehicle, it can form an explosive fuel and air mixture. If there is an ignition source, this mixture can then explode and injure, or even kill, the driver and any passengers.
Ignition sources can include electrical equipment in the vehicle such as using a remote locking mechanism, or lighting a cigarette in or near the vehicle.
Ventilation is the key to reducing the risk of fire or explosion inside a vehicle.
flammability range: ~2.5 to 9.5 per cent in air.
How do I safely transport small cylinders of LP gas?
For LP gas cylinders to be used for domestic purposes such as a barbecue, where possible transport the LP gas cylinders (properly restrained) in a trailer or the tray of a ute.
remove the cylinder from the vehicle as soon as possible.
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Residential (R) Zones - R-10
The purposes of the Forest Hills Tree and Slope Protection Residential R-10 zone are to:
The R-10 zone is intended to:
Permit semi-detached houses on moderately sized lots, and
allow for areas of detached dwellings;
Retain the single dwelling-unit nature of these areas; and
Prohibit denser types of residential development.
Stories Minimum Lot Width (ft.) Area (sq. ft.) Lot Occupancy Front Setback Read Yard (ft.) Side Yard (ft.)2, 3 Pervious Surface (minimum)4 Zoning Regulation Reference
R-10 40 40 (detached) 4,000 (detached) 30% A front setback shall be provided within the range of existing front setbacks of all structures on the same side of the street in the block where the building is proposed. 20 24 ft. in the aggregate, with no single side yard having a width less than 8 ft. 50% Subtitle D, Chapter 5
32 (IZ detached) 3,200 (IZ detached)
30 (semi-detached) 3,000 (semi-detached)
3 25 (IZ semi-detached) 2,500 (IZ semi-detached)
40 (all other structures) 4,000 (all other structures)
Use Permissions Parking Inclusionary Zoning
Subtitle U, Chapter 2 Subtitle C, Chapter 7 Subtitle C, Chapter 10
R- Use Group B
1 Institutional buildings or structures may be erected to a height not exceeding 90 ft., provided that the building or structure shall be removed from all lot lines of its lot a distance of not less than 1 ft. for each foot of height in excess of that authorized in the zone in which it is located.
2 A building with a side setback less than 8 ft. wide, an extension or addition may be made to the building; provided, that the width of the existing side setback shall not be decreased; and provided further, that the width of the existing side setback shall be a minimum of 5 ft..
3 When a single household dwelling, flat, or multiple dwelling is erected that does not share a common division wall with an existing building or a building is being constructed together with the new building, there shall be a side yard on each resulting free-standing side.
4 This requirement shall not preclude enlargement of a principal building in existence as of May 18, 2007; or create nonconformity of a structure as regulated by this title.


The best way to judge public relations professionals is not by what they do or how they act when times are good, but how they respond when things inevitably go wrong. That's how Pietro Zollino came to be Volkswagen's chief communications officer in North America in 2016 as the brand struggled to regain its footing from its diesel emissions crisis.
A native of Italy with degrees in physics and medical physics, Zollino joined Volkswagen in Germany in 2012 and headed its global product communications, among other responsibilities. But over the past year, Zollino's brand of blunt honesty has stood out most.
As Volkswagen continued to suffer the hangover effects of its wrongdoing — including having high-ranking executives locked behind bars — Zollino, 51, was a zealous and outspoken proponent of the company accepting responsibility and humbly asking forgiveness from its customers.
The common sense and human approach may have caused more pain early, but likely helped Volkswagen cauterize the open wound left by the scandal and return to doing what it does best: making and selling automobiles.