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OK. From where we were in the west, it didn't look good at all and came as no surprise to see the red.
That said, the referee said it was for a stamp on the thigh. Fraser told Deano there was no stamp and it was knee on knee.
To me, that is enough to overturn the decision. We know that won't happen though.
And I still maintain it was of a red than Reid's on Saturday! Make what you will out of that.


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Art in the Film Adaption of Little Women (Spoiler Alert!)
Nina Relf 3 June 2020 min Read
Amy painting in Little Women. Photograph: Sony Pictures.
A tale of sisterhood, friendship, and love, the recent film Little Women celebrates art in a number of ways. This is mainly through the character Amy, who is an aspiring artist.
Art in Little Women: Amy painting. Photograph: Sony Pictures.
The highly anticipated film Little Women is based on the well-known novel by Louisa May Alcott and directed by Greta Gerwig. When it was released in December 2019, it was met with praising reviews. It is a roller coaster of laughter, happiness, tears, and all of the emotions that are possible in between. As an art-lover, I particularly fell in love with the character Amy, played by Florence Pugh. Her unique character has been described as vain and dramatic, but she grows into a strong and independent woman throughout the film, with a true passion for drawing, painting, and sculpting.
Warning - this article contains spoilers!
Art in Little Women: Amy in the studio. Photograph: Sony Pictures.
Art in Little Women: Amy trains as an artist in Paris
Amy March, the youngest of the four sisters, is an aspiring artist. During the film, she goes to stay with her aunt March (played by Meryl Streep) when her sister becomes ill. Amy joins her aunt on a trip to Paris. Travelling all the way from America and aged just twenty, she discovers painting and trains everyday in her studio.
She also meets Laurie in the city of love, who was a neighbor to the sisters when they were growing up in Massachusetts. He had previously proposed to her sister Jo, but her refusal had left him heartbroken. He traveled to Europe to escape and now meets Jo's sister Amy here. The two of them spend a lot of time together and begin to see each other romantically.
Visit beautiful Parisian landmarks in the time when Amy and Laurie were there!
Amy doubts her artistic ability
Art in Little Women: Amy and Laurie in the studio. Photograph: Sony Pictures.
"Rome took all the vanity out of me and Paris made me realize I'd never be a genius, so I'm giving up all my artistic hope," Amy tells Laurie when he visits her studio in one scene. When he asks "when do you begin your great work of art, Raphaela?," her response is "never. I'm a failure, Jo is in New York being a writer and I'm a failure." In another scene, she draws Laurie in the beautiful setting of a Parisian garden.
Amy is a perfectionist and doubts her own ability, which is a struggle familiar to many artists. Although her talent is obvious through the number of drawings and paintings featured throughout the film, she lacks confidence and constantly compares herself to her sisters, who pursue different careers. "I want to be great, or nothing," she says frustrated.
Amy questions whether art is a sustainable career
"I'm just a woman. And as a woman I have no way to make money, not enough to earn a living and support my family."
In the 1850s, pursuing art as a career was difficult and particularly for a woman. Amy's assertion that "talent isn't genius" brings about the topic of the "male genius," a gendered concept. Although she wants to become a successful artist, she has greater concerns about finances and looking after a family in the future. She ultimately questions whether she is good enough to make a living from art. Her family was suffering back home in America at the time, with the illness of their sister and their father fighting in the American Civil War.
The romance blossoms between Amy and Laurie in Paris. With the tragic death of her sister, Beth, they grieve together. Shortly after this, they decide to get married. They later have a daughter and settle into a house next to the school run by her sister Jo. They enjoy a happy marriage and their house becomes a place full of art and music. As was the norm in the 1800s, motherhood, marriage, and taking care of her family consumes Amy's life by the end of the film. However, she continues to paint and uses her passion for art to help in Jo's school.
Little Women presents the idea of a woman genius
Art in Little Women: left to right: Meg, Amy, Jo and Beth. Photograph: Vanity Fair.
Amy jokes about what was expected of women in society at this time. After calling herself a "failure" to Laurie, she is asked what she will do with her life once she has given up art. To this she responds "become an ornament to society." This suggests that women were expected to look a certain way, rather than fulfill a larger purpose.
The dialogue between Laurie and Amy highlights the patriarchal views towards women. Laurie provokes a response with playful comments like "what women are allowed into the club of genius' anyway?" Amy, as a strong willed character, always fights back. She names "the Brontë's" as an example of female genius. His response is to be expected:"Hmm, that's it?"
The whole premise of the film hands the power over to women. In Alcott's novel, Jo marries Professor Bhaer and has children. Yet, Jo expresses throughout the film that she never wants to marry or be a mother, and Gerwig cleverly adapts this in a twist on the ending of the film. We see Jo proposing the ending of her book to Mr. Dashwood, a publisher who is considering printing it. When Mr. Dashwood is unsatisfied that the protagonist would not be married at the end of the story, Jo demands a greater percentage of the profit of the book. Gerwig ends the film with both narratives, which is explained well here. She marries Bhaer in one scene, but in another she publishes her book and lives the life of female independence that she has always wanted.
Little Women as a work of art
Art in Little Women: Amy in Little Women. Photograph: Vanity Fair.
It is no surprise that the film won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design when we consider its attention to detail. Designed by Oscar-winning Jacqueline Durran, the costumes become individual works of art. The beautiful detail of the crepe blouse and embroidered cape in the picture above capture our attention and paint a picture of Amy as a sophisticated and elegant woman. The costumes tell a story of the beautiful fashions of the nineteenth century.
It is also thanks to the brilliant performances from actresses like Florence Pugh that make the film so great. Pugh's portrayal of Amy has won over the hearts of many people. After the release of the 1869 novel, her character was criticized for her marriage to Laurie. Essentially, he was the ex-boyfriend of her sister. But Amy's character is too lovable. Each character makes us feel like we are vicariously living through their experiences, struggles, successes, and romances. We feel like we are part of their close bond as sisters.
As a whole, the film Little Women shows a love of art, mostly through the character Amy. But the film also becomes a work of art in itself, from the unique costumes to the recreation of the ending. From the comical anecdotes throughout, to the incredible acting, Gerwig produced a film that celebrates art and women. It truly takes us back in time.
For more posts about films related to art, check out these other articles:
https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/art-related-films/
https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/art-in-film-mrs-lowry-and-son/
https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/artists-portrayed-in-midnight-in-paris/
https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/the-goldfinch-singing-across-time/
Nina Relf
I am 22 years old, living near London and an aspiring Curator. I have just graduated from The Courtauld Institute of Art with a Masters degree in the History of Art, and I am a lover of painting, feminist art criticism and reading!
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'Hillary Clinton is resting': Donald Trump balks at suggestion he's preparing for the next debate
Bryan Logan
Oct 7, 2016, 8:22 PM
While participating in a town hall event in New Hampshire on Thursday, Donald Trump balked at suggestions that he was using the event as preparation for the next presidential debate.
The Republican nominee is set to meet Hillary Clinton, his Democratic rival, on Sunday for the second of three match-ups — a town hall style event.
"This has nothing to do with Sunday," Trump said, after taking a number of questions submitted by the audience. A countdown clock was reportedly present at the event, according to CNN. The affair was moderated by conservative talk-radio host and Trump supporter, Howie Carr.
"Do you really think Hillary Clinton is debate-prepping for three or four days?" Trump asked. "Hillary Clinton is resting, OK? She's resting. She wants to build up her energy for Sunday night — and you know what, that's fine." Scattered laughter could be heard from the crowd.
Trump and Clinton will meet at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, on Sunday under similar circumstances. According to the Commission on Presidential Debates, the format will feature questions submitted by an audience of registered voters.
Other questions will come from moderators Martha Raddatz of ABC News and Anderson Cooper of CNN. The candidates will have two minutes to respond to the questions and another minute for further discussion.
A number of official polls deemed Clinton the winner of the opening debate, during which Trump suggested Clinton "decided to stay home" days prior while he campaigned in multiple cities.
The Democratic nominee responded simply: "I think Donald just criticised me for preparing for this debate. And, yes, I did … You know what else I prepared for? I prepared to be president."
NOW WATCH: Watch the tense moment a GOP pollster described as Mike Pence's 'knockout punch' of the debate
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Home Trainer Talk Should Food Be Our "Primary" Reinforcer?
As I start to coach trainers more and more, one of the first things I talk about is variation within your reinforcement. The idea is that the animals do not know what reinforcement they will get, but they know it will be good. As trainers we focus very much on food as reinforcement because this seemed to work best. I often see people asking on Facebook or animal training groups 'What favourite reinforcers do people use for an animal '. While it might help people get started, to be honest, I don't believe this will work in the long run. Reinforcement should be varied and should not be depending on favourites.
Animals can get complacent, which could manifest through stereotypic behaviour or other problem behaviours. Humans are very good at being predictable. This gives us a safe foundation to stand on, but for motivation we actually need variety. If we would eat the exact same thing every single day, after a couple days if not the same day, we will get bored of it and want something else. The outcome at the start will be different as the outcome at the end. I've worked with animals that when I reinforce the exact same food source all the time, I see a decrease in behaviour. Applying some variety in the reinforcement, increased the behaviour.
I also feel strongly about variability within the training sessions we do with our animals. Does the variability really work? When working in the Netherlands we implemented a variety of reinforcement to our training sessions. The animals responded very well to the changes of the reinforcement by showing more motivation for the sessions, we saw a definite increase in behavioural learning. We are able to add variety in many different ways within the training sessions, from different bridge moments, to various toys/food items, giving them more space and so on.
There is one part I want to focus on. We all know we can motivate animals by food reinforcers, although what if the animal is not hungry? Are we not going to interact or train the animal at all?
What about if we look into what the animal exactly wants? There was a study done with horses to see their preferences of wearing a horse blanket when going outside. FIND OUT MORE HERE. The animals could choose the blanket depending on the weather outside, they were able to make their own decisions. Within our training sessions animals make a ton of decisions on their own. I think we as modern zookeepers, have to open up our minds about what would be more reinforcing for the animals we work with.
The other day I was at the Dolphinarium in Kolmårdens Wildlife Park. I had to retrain a spin-bow with one of our dolphins. I asked 2 approximations and she did the criteria I was looking for. My reinforcement in completing the behaviour was a jackpot (bucket of fish). By giving a jackpot (my entire food supply) most people would think to end the session, I was out of reinforcement or was I? This animal loves playing in the water with the trainer and interacting in a very playful way. This interaction is more reinforcing than the bucket of fish I provided.
People might argue that food is the best reinforcement there is, but personally I disagree with this statement. I believe that food is the most important one, but not the best one. The best one is the variety and the curiosity you give the animal or even the control as a consequence of behaviour. In the video above, you see myself in a training session with one of the dolphins at Kolmårdens Wildlife Park. The idea is that I'm very unpredictable with the consequences I give. I can play many different ways with a ball. I can give many different rubdowns to the animal and I can use my energy to reflect to the animal what we will be doing next. When I stay unpredictable with my signals and precursors of my signals, I can keep training for a while.
Animals give us signals all the time what they enjoy, if this a rubdown, being with another individual or preforming their favourite behaviour. Of course we should know our species very well, but we should look more into what the animal actually wants. Instead of thinking this is what they need to survive, so they will see this as having the best, highest reinforcing value. If we find more reinforcing techniques to use besides food, the variety provided to that animal is bigger and more effective, which will have a direct effect on motivation and the relationships we create with our animals.
The Premack Principle is a technique used that was originally identified by David Premack in 1965.
The Premack Principle states – "That high-probability behaviour reinforces low-probability behaviour". (IMATA 2004) We can also explain it as, "more probable behaviours, reinforce less probable behaviours" .
In other cases, through proper observation we can discover what our animals would like exactly and use this as reinforcers. When we observe an animal wanting to be with another individual we can ask a more challenging behaviour and reinforce this behaviour by giving the other individual as reinforcement.
The Premack principle has advanced and enriched the thinking about reinforcement in significant ways. With The Premack principle any behaviour could serve as a reinforcer, provided that it is more likely than the previous performed. For higher levels of motivation to perform a particular behaviour, we can give a more desirable activity as a consequence. This will change the motivation of the animal completely, especially if we are spot on with what the animal exactly wants in that particular moment.
Getting to know your animals is one thing, understanding what they want, is another.
Variability is the key. This can be achieved with different types of food or we can step it up and start looking at what the animal desires at that moment. The balance of reinforcement and variability will give you animals that have more focus and want to learn with you.


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So long my friend. Together we've been through some amazing times.
Together we charged the beaches of Normandy and through blaster fire we stayed on target.
We whiled away countless hours sipping coffee at Central Perk and through fits of laughter, sat on Jerry's couch and talked about nothing.
We sat next to the net and burst out ecstatically when Canada scored the winning goal to take gold in men's hockey. And we will never forget when we sat in the front row of the Academy Awards and yelled "jai ho" when Slumdog Millionaire won the top prize of the evening.
Now all these moments are lost in time, like tears in the rain.
Yes, today I took you back to the cable store and handed you to the helpful customer service rep.
Cable box, we've been friends for a long time, but now my heart belongs to TV accessed directly from the Internet.
This new friend is finicky and temperamental. It is a friend who is unsure of its place in the world and often exactly how to operate. Sure, this friend does not come with all the choices that you, my fair cable box had, but it is full of potential to explore TV in a new way.
I have denied this new friend for too long but now, I must dare speak its name.
That's an awfully strong proclamation of love for TV. Has Kristi been making you sleep on the couch lately?
yeah, i admit… this post is a little over-the-top…. that said my internet TV experiment is working out great so far.


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QPRC Launches Digital IP Advisors Focused on Emerging Digital IP Asset Class
QPRC Launches Digital IP Advisors Focused on Emerging Digital IP Asset Class: Blockchain, NFT, Cryptocurrency and Metaverse
Quest's digital advisory service established in response to exponential growth of NFT and other digital assets, creating unprecedented demand for solutions to complex IP issues in nascent environment.
RYE, NY – 04/06/2022 – Quest Patent Research Corporation (OTCQB: QPRC) ("Quest" or "Company") an intellectual property asset management company, today announced the launch of Digital IP Advisors Inc. ("DIPA"), an intellectual property advisory service for innovators that create, acquire, use and trade in NFTs, cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.
An extension of Quest's suite of value-add IP asset management services, DIPA offers a single solution to those transacting in and around cutting-edge digital assets such as NFTs. The intersection of smart contracts, blockchain and other new digital assets with established IP regimes has complex implications for creators, traders and investors. DIPA's mission is to be a seasoned partner to whom stakeholders can turn to understand and navigate the dynamic landscape.
On the launch, Quest CEO Jon Scahill commented, "As the law adapts to IP in the digital age, operators in the Web3 and metaverse ecosystem are eager to understand the implications on ownership, licensure, infringement, enforcement and monetization. Stakeholders need a trusted and savvy advisor. With decades of experience, we are in a unique position to offer guidance on novel issues that creators and investors face managing their digital assets and associated IP rights in this rapidly evolving landscape."
This news comes in the wake of a very busy 12 months for Quest, including securing a capital facility of up to $27.0 million in acquisition funds, acquiring multiple patent portfolios and launching several high-profile licensing campaigns.
For more information on Digital IP Advisors, visit their website at www.DigitalipAdvisors.com or follow them on Twitter @DIPA_inc.
About Digital IP Advisors and Quest:
Digital IP Advisors Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quest Patent Research Corporation, a New York City based Intellectual Property ("IP") licensing and commercialization company. The Company acquires and manages IP rights from a variety of sources, including large and small corporations, universities and other IP owners. Quest specializes in both mature and emerging technologies, delivering a suite of value-add financial, strategic and legal resources to efficiently monetize IP throughout the full commercialization lifecycle. Quest trades on the OTCQB Venture Market for early stage and developing U.S. and international companies.
Learn more at www.QPRC.com and on Twitter @QPRC
Statements made in this press release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "plan," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," or comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties, many of which the Company cannot predict with accuracy and some of which the Company might not even anticipate, and involve factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or suggested. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and are advised to consider the factors listed above together with the additional factors under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, as may be supplemented or amended by the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events, new information or otherwise.
Jon Scahill Digital IP Advisors Inc. (888) 743-7577 hello@digitalipadvisors.com
Read the full Press Release here:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/qprc-launches-digital-ip-advisors-focused-on-emerging-digital-ip-asset-class-blockchain-nft-cryptocurrency-and-metaverse-301519867.html
Digital IP Advisors
QPRC Letter to Shareholders 2022
Quest Patent Research Corporation (OTCQB: QPRC) ("Quest" or "Company"), an intellectual property asset monetization company, today issued an open letter to shareholders providing an overview on the Company's operational achievements in 2021 and outlook for 2022.
I hope this letter finds you safe and healthy. The world certainly feels different than it did at the time of our last update. Perhaps fittingly, so does Quest.
We here at the – improved - Quest believe it's easy to find positives in the past twelve months for Quest, its accomplishments in 2021 and prospects for the future.
Restructure & Capital Facility
Certainly, the $27 million Capital Facility took the Gold Medal for developments in 2021. In case you missed it or have only recently found your way to Quest, February 2021 saw the Company close a capital facility of up to $27.0 million in acquisition and operating funds.
Pulling down the Silver Medal coming in at a close second place was the simultaneous extinguishment of the Company's legacy secured convertible notes.
Last but not least, the Bronze Medal goes to the appointment of an independent director to the Board of Directors and formal engagement of a team of seasoned advisors to assist with ongoing strategic, growth and corporate finance initiatives. A sequence of events that can only be described as transformational.
As detailed below, beginning with regaining our listing on the OTCQB Venture Market, we quickly got busy putting the Capital Facility to work on several acquisitions and ramped up licensing efforts on the existing portfolio.
Acquisitions in 2021
On the asset acquisition front, as described in our most recent Form 10-Q filed in November, by September 30, the Company had deployed more than $1 million of the capital facility, acquiring the Peregrin, Taasera, Mulitmodal and Soundstreak patent portfolios.
Additionally, the existing Taasera portfolio was supplemented by a portfolio of 22 United States patents and 2 foreign patents acquired from Daedalus Blue LLC.
Acquired in February 2021 and assigned to our wholly owned subsidiary Peregrin Licensing LLC, this portfolio consists of eight issued United States patents which generally relate to systems and methods for processing inbound and outbound communications. An example being determining the location of a caller and routing the inbound communication to an entity in the caller's location.
The product of the innovative efforts of Michael Morency, President and CEO of Peregrin Services Corp, and his co-inventors, the patented technology has applications in, among others, the financial services, credit counseling and healthcare industries.
Initial licensing programs were launched in July 2021 with Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Discover Financial and US Bank. We were pleased to announce that the matters were resolved shortly after launch.
In May 2021, our wholly owned subsidiary Taasera Licensing acquired the initial portfolio of seven issued United Stated patents. In September, Taasera acquired an additional 22 United States patents and 2 foreign patents from Daedalus Blue LLC. The original assignees of the portfolio include IBM, Internet Security Systems, Inc. and Fiberlink Communications Corporation.
An initial licensing program was launched with Trend Micro in November 2021. The case is Taasera Licensing LLC v. Trend Micro Incorporated EDTX-2-21-cv-00441.
Acquired in October 2021, the Multimodal Media portfolio consists of ten issued United States patents and one pending application which generally relate to systems and methods of recording and sending interactive messages and voice messages using mobile devices, as well as completing a communication after an incomplete call.
The Multimodal portfolio was originally developed by Kirusa, Inc., a communications software development company founded in 2001 by Inderpal Mumick together with a handful of technocrats from AT&T Bell Labs with a dream of connecting people through the power of voice.
Initial licensing programs were launched in December with Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd. (EDTX 2-21-cv-00436) and ZTE Corporation (EDTX 2-21-cv-00437).
In August we secured the Soundstreak portfolio via an acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Soundstreak Texas, LLC from Soundstreak, LLC. The Soundstreak portfolio consists of three issued United States patents and one pending application which generally relate to streaming data (including audio or video) while also storing higher quality versions of the same data locally.
These pioneering patents were invented by David Coleman, who formerly held management positions at CBS and NBC, and Daniel Caligor, entrepreneur and CEO of Soundstreak and have applications in the professional recording industry, digital audio/video industries, the drone/remote capture industry, the teleconferencing industry, and more.
Soundstreak launched initial licensing programs in September 2021 with Panasonic Corporation, Nikon Corporation, Olympus Corporation, Sony Group Corporation and Yamaha Corporation et. Al.
We were pleased that in January 2022, the Panasonic, Nikon, Olympus and Sony matters were resolved. The Yamaha action is currently stayed pending settlement.
Licensing Program Highlights
In addition to the licensing campaigns launched in the newly acquired portfolios, Quest resumed its monetization efforts on the existing portfolios.
Audio Messaging Inc. (AMI)
The Audio Messaging portfolio consists of five issued United States patents and one pending application which generally relate to systems and methods for associating an audio clip with an object.
In October 2021, licensing programs were launched with ZTE Corporation (EDTX 2-21-cv-00379), Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd. (EDTX 2-21-cv-00380) and Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd. (EDTX-2-21-cv-00381).
CXT Systems Inc.
CXT initiated five licensing programs in March 2021 with The Sherwin-Williams Company, Advanced Auto Parts, Inc., Costco Wholesale Corporation, IKEA North America Services, LLC and VF Corporation.
These actions were resolved via licensing agreement with the defendants' vendor, HCL Technologies Limited and HCL America.
MRED Inc.
MRED initiated eight licensing programs in 2021. Actions with Nintendo Co., Ltd., ASRock Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Micro-Star International Co. Ltd., Giga-Byte Technology Co., Ltd. and Biostar Microtech International Corp. have been resolved.
Cases against Xiaomi Corporation et al (EDTX 2-21-cv-00077) and OnePlus Technology Shenshen Co., Ltd. remain pending (EDTX 2-21-cv-00297) remain pending.
Quest's Strategic Plan
Our strategy remains deeply rooted in our philosophy that intellectual property is an esoteric, mispriced and inefficient asset class which is uncorrelated to the broader market and represents a compelling opportunity for companies and their shareholders.
With a proven ability to identify valuable assets and a stable of best-in-class counsel and experts to engage, we think Quest is well positioned for the opportunities ahead.
Our focus continues to be delivering long-term shareholder value. As one of the largest shareholders, I strongly believe value results from building a large, diversified asset base, and engaging those assets in strategically structured licensing programs.
Long-term shareholder value is not dependent on any one portfolio, patent, case or defendant. Rather than binary results of singular litigation opportunities, consistent engagement across a robust, diversified and growing portfolio of assets is the fundamental objective we must continue to pursue.
I am confident that Quest is well positioned to leverage the unique opportunities before us and are excited for the year ahead.
Jon Scahill
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QPRC Uplists to OTCQB Venture Market
Today Quest was uplisted to the OTCQB Venture Market for for entrepreneurial and development stage U.S. and international companies. The Company's OTC Markets profile page can be viewed here.
To be eligible, companies must be current in their reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process. Companies must meet $0.01 bid test and may not be in bankruptcy. Additional details on eligibility, reporting and verification are below or at the OTC Markets website.
U.S. companies must have audited annual financials by a PCAOB auditor. (Tier 2 Regulation A Companies are exempt from requirement to use a PCAOB auditor for their initial audit)
Meet minimum bid price test of $0.01
Have at least 50 Beneficial Shareholders, each owning at least 100 shares
Have a freely traded Public Float of at least 10% of the total issued and outstanding of that security. Companies with a freely traded Public Float of at least 5% (and $2 million in market value of public float), or a separate class of securities traded on a national exchange may apply for an exemption (see OTCQB Standards)
Have a transfer agent that participates in the Transfer Agent Verified Share Program (US Companies only)
Meet one of the following Reporting Standards:
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Post initial and annual verification and management certification


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Cabo San Lucas to welcome Cachet Corazon resort
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Cachet Hotel Group (CHG) has announced the debut of its first resort development, Cachet Corazon, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Owned and developed by Cabo Villas Beach Resort and Spa (CBVR), the project will mark CHG's first resort destination project in the world.
With stunning panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez, Cachet Corazon will be located on the famous Medano Beach, within walking distance to the Cabo San Lucas Marina, the Puerto Paraiso Mall and multiple nightlife and entertainment venues downtown.
The resort will be a Cachet Beach and Cachet Deluxe dual-branded hotel development, scheduled to open in late 2016 and early 2018, respectively and will include multiple restaurants, pool terraces, a beach club and expansive meeting and events spaces.
"We are very excited to partner with CHG to bring the renowned global brand to Cabo," said Ilda Ledesma, developer of CVBR. "Cachet will bring a new level of innovation and offer the best of hospitality, design and nightlife that will appeal to a new generation of leisure travellers. The launch of this resort is revolutionary for the main beach of Cabo and will transform the landscape, leading the hospitality market place with a smart, efficient and well-designed resort."
Christopher Erickson, developer of CVBR comments, "This is many years in the making and a true collaboration and team effort between our amazing staff and ownership. 'La Familia Cabo Villas' and the Cachet Hotel Group are very proud to deliver this iconic project to main beach Cabo, as well as to our loyal member base."
Designed by Rabago Artiquitectors & Consultores in tandem with Cachet Interior Design (CID), the interiors will draw inspiration from the myths and legends of the Sea of Cortez. The sea serves as a creative landscape to weave an eclectic mix of Mexican folk art, cultural patterns and bright colors into the architecture and design of the hotel.
CHG will renovate an existing tower into a 77-room Cachet Beach. Construction is also under-way for a ground-up new hotel tower to debut as Cachet Deluxe in January 2018. The new development tower will include 204 guestrooms and suites, ranging in size from 57.9sqm to 59.9sqm configured in bungalow style clusters of 3 units each. Guestrooms will feature state-of-the-art technology and entertainment as well as private terraces, including some with outdoor Jacuzzis.
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Messor luridus es una especie de hormiga del género Messor, subfamilia Myrmicinae.

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Esta especie se encuentra en Turquía.

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The mobilicity vehicle is an automated passenger vehicle, operating within a 'smart control' transport service environment. The vehicle is 5.0 metres long and the passenger capacity ranges from 12 all seated, up to 24 including standees. The vehicle characteristics are covered by the specification available on the download page.
The development program has developed three generations of design configuration. The extensive R & D program was closely related to the creation of the 3D CAD virtual reality prototype vehicle. It uses an aluminium space frame clad with composite body panels. The chassis equipment uses independent air suspension on both front and rear axles, with both these axles being capable of steering using electric actuation.
The prototype test vehicles will assess a number of design features including the interior and exterior packaging, the accessibility plus the basic functional vehicle aspects. This phase will also include the initial development of the sophisticated electronic control systems. These innovative Control and Navigation, or C'n'N, systems allow the pods to operate safely and efficiently in a wide range of service environments.


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Q: How to do meta_query when the value of a meta_key is an array? I am working on Wordpress website and hit an obstacle when I tried to do the following query:
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the value of the key  ad_info is: Array ( [weight] => 48 [height] => 160)    and I want to check if the value of weight in this array is between 50 and 100.
Can anybody help me on this problem?
Thanks

A: In mysql array values saved as strings, and it make problem for WP_Query filtering.
So best solution in this problem - change saving method to 2 keys:
ad_info_width and ad_info_height.
In that way you can use meta_query between compare.

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Bradley Beach FINS Participating in town wide First Friday!
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Wow! We are so thankful and humbled to be included in a list that recognizes such amazing companies as Netflix, Amazon, HowCast, BoinxTV, Kyte, LiveStream, Visible Measures, Winnov and YuMe.
We're very appreciative of the hundreds of our customers who continue to share their honest feedback to help us improve, drive and prioritize our product roadmap, and most of all, trust us enough to manage their video encoding requirements and build Encoding.com into their video workflow.
Thank you Streaming Media magazine. While we appreciate the accolade, now is no time to rest. With the video format wars heating up, we promise to continue working as best we can to simplify the ever-evolving video technology space so you, our customers, can focus on your core competencies.


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Apple employees in Australia plan to strike during upcoming Christmas season
A large number of Apple employees in Australia are considering going on strike during the upcoming Christmas season in order to demand better working conditions and wages.
Updated Date December 10, 2022
Brisbane: A large number of Apple employees in Australia are considering going on strike during the upcoming Christmas season in order to demand better working conditions and wages, and union leaders and employees believe that their strike will undoubtedly have an impact on the iPhone company's sales and services in the country.
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Members of Australia's Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU) are demanding that Apple Inc. fix rosters, set hours of work, two-day weekends, and an agreed-upon annual wage increase.
According to Josh Cullinan, secretary of the RAFFWU, "this Christmas strike is a way for our members to take back their time with family and friends while management continues to refuse to give workers the most basic minimum rostering rights." Cullinan also said management would be notified of the strike's intent on Monday.
Early this week, attempts were made to bring management to the negotiating table but failed because Apple refused to meet until February, he claimed.
Striking workers would walk out of Apple's retail shops at 3 pm (0400 GMT) on December 23 and stay absent during Christmas Eve, normally a peak time for sales of Apple iPhones, watches, and other products.
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The action will go all over the country, but its effect will be the biggest at two retail shops in Brisbane; and one each in Adelaide and Newcastle, where the RAFFWU has the most members.
An Apple spokesperson refused to discuss negotiations but stated that the company was ready to reward our valuable team members in Australia with better perks.
"What we have ended up with at Apple is an arrangement in which all non-mandatory benefits that allow workers to have a work-life balance have been removed."
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Autorretrato (em holandês: Zelfportret) é uma pintura a óleo sobre tela realizada por pelo artista holandês Piet Mondrian em 1900. A pintura retrata o próprio artista ainda num estilo tradicional.

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 Autorretrato de 1918
 Autorretrato de 1942

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Pinturas de 1900
Pintura moderna
Óleo sobre tela
Pintura do impressionismo


Sean Dyche urged his players to lose the fear factor following the 0-1 home defeat to Hull City at Turf Moor.
The Clarets fell to a classy Stephen Quinn strike midway through the second half, which settled a tight game to send the Tigers into an automatic promotion spot in the Championship.
And Dyche accepts that his players need to battle their way through a collective lack of form and play with the freedom that will restore confidence to the ranks.
The Burnley boss said: "The result was disappointing and we just have to lose this fear.
"There is a massive expectation at this club – possibly greater than I imagined when I got here.
"It's fair to say we are transitioning out of the Premier League in terms of the finance, etc.
"But that aside, we all have to learn to deal with that. The team are playing with that little bit of fear at the moment and that costs you.
"You have to relax and go and play and we are trying to promote that with them.
"There is plenty of huff and puff and no lack of effort.
"The organisation is good because we are not conceding drastically. But in the top third that freedom and effervescence to go and make a difference is not there.
"People look a bit fearful and the reaction times of players and all the tiny things you notice are evident.
"There are tiny margins that change games and we are the wrong side of those margins at the moment.
Dyche made five changes to the starting line-up as Ben Mee, Michael Duff and Ross Wallace came through unscathed on their return from injury.
But the winning formula continued to evade the Clarets at home, as Wallace came closest to hitting the target with a first half effort well saved by Hull stopper David Stockdale.
Dyche added: "There are challenges for us at the moment, make no mistake.
"The fans are demanding we do better and that's no problem to me. But the players have to learn to deal with it.
"It's part of being a footballer. Some deal with it more freely than others, but there is a fear and we are speaking to them about unlocking that fear because we have some good players who are just not playing as well as they can.
"It's as simple as that. You have to deal with the expectation, but you also have to play to the best of your ability and we were doing that a short while ago.
"Now the same group of players look a little constricted.


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Sales of existing homes fell 0.6% in the United States in June, according to the latest figures from the National Association of Realtors. Existing sales hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.38 million units for the month, the NAR said. In addition, the May sales pace was revised to 5.41 million units, down from the 5.43 million units previously reported.
It was the third straight month the figure fell. Economists polled by Reuters had expected existing home sales to gain 0.5%. Sales are now 2.2% below their levels from a year ago, the NAR said.
Supply constraints have pushed up prices, with supply pressures particularly strong at the lower end of the market, according to experts. The NAR said the existing-home price for all housing types in June was $276,900, up 5.2% from the same period last year. The median sales price also hit a new high in June. Last month was the seventy-sixth straight month of year-over-year gains for median prices.
"It's important to note that despite the modest year-over-year rise in inventory, the current level is far from what's needed to satisfy demand levels," said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at NAR.
First-time buyers made up 31% of sales, unchanged from the previous month, but down slightly from last year. All-cash deals made up 22% of transactions, up slightly from 21% in May. Last year they constituted 18% of deals. Distressed sales made up only 3% of transactions, the smallest portion since the NAR began tracking them in October 2008.
Homes stayed on the market for 26 days, typically, down from 28 days last year. Sales increased in the Northeast and Midwest, but they fell in the South and West.
"If there is some good news it's that inventory seems to have reached a floor and has been mostly stable since the end of 2017," said Aaron Terrazas, a senior economist for Zillow.
"Builders are focused largely at the top of the market, and buyers at the highest price points may find things slowly shifting in their favor over the next few months. But the market remains very competitive for entry-level homes," he added.


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When it comes to school photos, there's "funny bad" and just plain bad.
If you got the latter, our school photographer will be back to PS107 to take individual photos of students who were either absent on picture day or unhappy with their original portrait. If you would like your child's photo re-taken, please have them bring the original photos on Photo Retake Day (you can keep your class photo).


If you have registered your marriage in Singapore, but are presently living abroad and considering filing for a divorce, there are some issues to consider.
It is possible to use a foreign divorce order to dissolve your marriage in Singapore. You may be able to obtain a foreign divorce order by fulfilling the foreign country's requirements for divorce.
There is a real and sufficient connection between the court granting the foreign divorce order and one of the parties to the divorce.
A recognised foreign divorce order will allow you to dissolve your marriage in Singapore. After the marriage has dissolved, both parties may proceed with ancillary proceedings in Singapore to resolve issues such as child custody, the division of assets, and maintenance.
What if I wish to file for a divorce overseas and my spouse wishes to file for divorce in Singapore?
There may be times where you wish to file for divorce overseas, and your spouse wishes to file for divorce in Singapore. This could be due to, among other things, the potential for there to be different outcomes between the two different jurisdictions which might favour a party over the other.
If so, you may wish to apply for a stay of the proceedings in Singapore, which would suspend the divorce proceedings in Singapore, pending the outcome of your divorce proceedings abroad. In deciding whether or not to grant such a stay, the Singapore court will consider issues such as where the couple's children live, or where the couple's assets are held.
What if I wish to file for divorce in Singapore?
If you wish to file for divorce in Singapore, despite living abroad, it should be noted that the Singapore court must first have jurisdiction to hear your case.
Habitually resident in Singapore for a period of three years immediately preceding the commencement of proceedings.
Singapore citizens are presumed by the court to be domiciled in Singapore unless the contrary is proven.
If your spouse has filed or intends to file for divorce proceedings abroad, you may also need to apply to the foreign court for a stay of the foreign divorce proceedings, and ensure that your spouse does not stay proceedings in Singapore.
After having done so, you will be able to carry on with the divorce proceedings in Singapore.
We have experienced divorce lawyers who have handled simple and complex divorce cases. Our lawyers with their wealth of experienced will be able to assist you in your matter and ensure that the process is handled with the care you deserve. We know that going through a divorce is an emotional process and we want to ensure that you get back up on your feet.
Should you be in a situation where you require our assistance do not hesitate to contact us at +65 6298 2537 or send us an email at [email protected].


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The SSVP Italy and 38 Other Associations Condemn the Possession of Nuclear Weapons
The President of the SSVP's Italian Federation, Antonio Gianfico, along with 38 other presidents and leaders of many associations in the Italian Catholic community, have launched an appeal to the Parliament to ratify the UN's Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). The treaty was adopted in July 2017 by 122 States, and includes a set of prohibitions including undertakings not to develop, test, produce, acquire, possess, stockpile, use or threaten to use nuclear weapons.
"Our country —the document reads— did not sign the treaty at the UN or ratified it at a later date. However, the Holy See is one of the first signatories".
Nuclear weapons are weapons of mass destruction, therefore, as such, ethically unacceptable, as Pope Francis also recalled during his apostolic journey to Japan on November 24th, 2019, in Hiroshima: "With deep conviction I wish once more to declare that the use of atomic energy for purposes of war is today, more than ever, a crime not only against the dignity of human beings but against any possible future for our common home. The use of atomic energy for purposes of war is immoral, just as the possessing of nuclear weapons is immoral, as I already said two years ago. We will be judged on this. Future generations will rise to condemn our failure if we spoke of peace but did not act to bring it about among the peoples of the earth".
The appeal concludes with Pope Francis' words: "The pandemic is still spreading, while the social and economic crisis remains severe, especially for the poor. Nonetheless –and this is scandalous– armed conflicts have not ended and military arsenals are being strengthened. That is today's scandal" (Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi message, on April 4th, 2021, Easter Sunday).
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John Berry, president elect of SSVP in the United States
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16 years is a long time to wait for change, but condo owners across Ontario no longer have to wait for new changes in the Condominium Act.
We can't go over all the details, but here's some of the most important changes you should know about if you own or live in a condominium in Toronto and other parts of Ontario, or are thinking about it.
Introducing the Condominium Management Services Act, a new piece of legislation put in place by the province of Ontario to introduce new condo authorities and regulations to enhance protection of the consumer.
More protection for the consumer? We like the sound of that!
Changes to the Act will allow for flexibility and consumer input in a rapidly changing industry by permitting the development of regulations.
Let's discover in more detail.
New safeguards will be put in place to protect new condo buyers so they make the best and most informed decisions before buying. One of the main things will be the development of a new guide that will be required for the developer to provide during the time of sale. Buyers will then have 10 days to review, learn and make the best decision for themselves and their family. This guide will clearly outline facts about the roles and responsibilities of living in a condo, including owner's rights, care and maintenance of common areas, and how owners can request an information meeting at any time.
The changes will give condo owners more information and transparency about financial matters affecting their investment, along with more control over important changes. This includes owners needing reliable information and access to corporate financial records, rules for insurance requirements, notice of off-budget spending, more communication and education on financial matters, greater clarity regarding maintenance and repair issues, and revisions on necessary reserve funds, plus much more.
Currently, Ontario has no minimum requirements for setting up a condo management firm or working as a condo manager. The Stage 2 Solutions Report urged the province to set clear, mandatory standards to ensure a reasonable level of competence and integrity. More training requirements for managers will be needed, a mandatory licensing system for managers and management providers, and a code of ethics are a few of the new amendments outlined.


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The reason why Oprah Winfrey went to the bank for the first time since 1988
What keeps billionaire Oprah Winfrey busy these days is the Oprah Winfrey Network, a TV channel owned by Harpo Studios and Discovery Communications.
With her busy schedule, banking transaction is not her priority but she revealed on The Ellen Degeneres Show that she went to the bank recently.
Both giggling uncontrollably, Winfrey told the talk show host why she made a recent visit to the bank for the first time since 1988.
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey started making her millions through her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, which she had for 25 years. When the show ended in 2011, Winfrey didn't retire but instead, broadened her network.
The Harpo Studios founder is now worth around $3 billion.
So, what's a billionaire doing in the bank, making her own transaction? Winfrey revealed at The Ellen Degeneres Show what made her do it.
Winfrey agreed to be on the hot seat for "Ellen's Burning Questions" segment for the host's online series Show Me More on the You Tube channel.
One question Degeneres asked Winfrey was, "What's your ATM pin number?" Oprah responded, "I don't have one."
The Big O then asked the host, "When's the last time you went to the bank, Ellen?"
DeGeneres replied, "A long, long time ago when I deposited, like, $5,000 and I was so excited."
Oprah looked excited at the topic and said: "Yeah, I went to the bank recently because I hadn't been to the bank since 1988."
Ellen then asked the reason why she went to the bank for.
Very casually, Oprah replied, "To deposit a million dollars."
"Really, as like a check?" asked Ellen.
"Yeah, I just wanted to go there just to do it," and added that she stood in line just like a regular person.
Ellen asked her how it felt like going to the bank and Oprah described it to be "fantastic".
Both started giggling and then Winfrey added, "Actually, it was $2 million." More giggles.
A few other Q & A's from the segment: Oprah's favorite word that begins with an "O" is "Oreo"; her go-to karaoke song is "Respect," by Aretha Franklin which she and Ellen sang the chorus part. What makes her feel good is rolling in the grass with her dogs and her favorite G-rated curse word is "Shazam". The advice she would give her 21-year-old self is, "Relax, girl, you're going to be all right."
Because you're going to be a billionaire, girl.
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Coal creation mechanism uncovered
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Max Lloyd, assistant research professor of geosciences at Penn State, tested samples from around the world. From the left are wood, lignite, subbituminous and bituminous coal. Credit: Patrick Mansell, Penn State
The mechanism behind one of the first stages of coal creation may not be what we thought it was, according to a team of researchers who found that microbes were responsible for coal formation and production of methane in these areas, which has implications for methane fuel recovery from some coal fields.
The researchers looked at methoxyl groups in coal samples from around the world and used stable isotopes to show that organic material eventually becomes coal through microbial action.
A methoxyl group consists of a carbon atom with three hydrogen atoms attached to an oxygen atom. The oxygen atom can attach to any number of places in a larger molecule. In the case of coal, it attaches to a carbon atom in one of coal's ring arrangements.
"If you polled geochemists, most would say that coal was created by temperature, acids or catalysts," said Max K. Lloyd, assistant research professor of geosciences, Penn State. "But our results are inconsistent with those mechanisms. They show that microbes are directly consuming coal methoxyl groups, transforming coal and making methane."
Coal forms when plant matter in wetland forests falls into the water and is quickly buried. The organic material begins as peat, becomes lignite, then subbituminous, bituminous and finally anthracite as it is buried deeper and becomes more concentrated in carbon. Anthracite coal is mostly carbon, while lignite is still very vegetal.
According to Lloyd, most coal used today in places like India and China are lignite or subbituminous, because they are the only types easily and cheaply available, but these coals produce the largest amounts of greenhouse gases when burned. As a solution to this problem, methane wells in these coal beds—coal bed methane (CBM)—is attractive as a bridge away from fossil fuels, but "CBM production wells often have limited life spans," the researchers note today (Nov. 12) in Science.
"The challenge to coal bed methane production is that creating wells is very expensive and the well may run dry in a month," said Lloyd. "We don't know why. Producers add more microbes or more nutrition (for the microbes), but that only works if those are the limiting factors, not if the coal itself is the limiting factor."
The process that microbes use to create a methane precursor molecule from coal. Anaerobic microbes live in the pore spaces between coal. They produce enzymes that they excrete into the pore space onto the coal structure. That enzyme breaks off a methoxyl group to produce a methane precursor molecule. Credit: Max Lloyd, Penn State
Lloyd was originally looking at the abundance of methoxyl groups in living or recently dead trees, when he talked to a fellow Caltech graduate student, Elizabeth Trembath-Reichert, now an assistant professor in the University of Arizona's School of Earth and Space Exploration, who was working on microbes that consume methyl groups in coal. After they confirmed, using two methods, that the observations were real, Lloyd started looking for the same thing in coal from around the world.
Methoxyl groups in coal are turned into methane, but how methane forms from coal is poorly understood, according to the researchers. To better understand this process, the researchers looked at stable isotopes of carbon in the methoxyl groups left behind.
Stable isotopes are the non-radioactive forms of an element that contain a varying number of neutrons in their nucleus. The isotopes of carbon that contain 12 and 13 neutrons are nearly identical, except that carbon 13, while less abundant in nature, is slightly heavier. Biological organisms will generally prefer one isotope to the other, so that what is left behind in the original source will differ from the percentages of the isotopes normally found.
When Lloyd and his colleagues looked at methoxyl groups in everything from wood to bituminous coal, they found that the profile of isotopes did not match what would be found if the creation of methane had occurred due to heat, acidity or catalytic reactions, but they did match the patterns expected from microbial action.
"It turns out that aerobic microbes are great at degrading the rings in coal, but anaerobic microbes have no good way to take apart the rings," said Lloyd. "So, one of the only things left for the anaerobes to do is cut off the methoxyl portions."
These freed methoxyl groups are then converted to methane. But, once all the available methoxyl radicals are sheared from the rings, the microbes cannot get to anything else and the reaction stops and the well runs dry.
"The really interesting thing is that these microbes are releasing enzymes to cut off the methoxyl," said Lloyd. "They are degrading the structure extracellularly, which is limiting because coal is not a solution and the microbe can't easily get everywhere in the coal structure."
According to the researchers, the depletion of methoxyl groups in coal over time points to the coal itself being the limiting factor in methane production. So, adding more microbes or nutrients will not produce more methane and another approach would be necessary.
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More information: Max Lloyd, Methoxyl stable isotopic constraints on the origins and limits of coal-bed methane, Science (2021). DOI: 10.1126/science.abg0241. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abg0241
Journal information: Science
Provided by Pennsylvania State University
Citation: Coal creation mechanism uncovered (2021, November 11) retrieved 17 January 2022 from https://phys.org/news/2021-11-coal-creation-mechanism-uncovered.html
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I'm back with three more of the Celestial Cosmetics March 2017 Releases coming on March 11 at 9AM ACDT and March 10 at 3:30PM EST. If you missed it, I have three more here. Today's shades include three shimmers, including two with a duochrome shift. Let's have a look!
Primal Fear is a muted blue purple with strong cool gold shimmer. I am wearing it in three thin coats, but two will do. Lovely, smooth formula. Thin coats are recommended as this will show some brush strokes unless sponged on. The brightness of the shimmer adds a very nice reflective quality.
Twisted Selection is a dark pastel purple with strong blue-to-magenta duochrome shimmer. Again, I wore this in three thin coats, but two are enough. Nice, smooth formula.
Finally, Walk of Shame is a strong terracotta red-to-gold duochrome shimmer. The base is a mustard yellow, which is not readily apparent but helps strengthen the color shift. This one is amazing and has a fantastic formula.
That concludes Celestial Cosmetics' new March 2017 Releases. Lots of lovely shimmers this time around and of course they all have interesting effects and shifts, which is typical for the brands' polishes, which have so many special touches. The collection releases on March 11 at 9AM ACDT and March 10 at 3:30PM EST. If you missed it, the other March 17 Releases are here. Are any of these calling your name?


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Oblężenie Damietty – oblężenie i zdobycie egipskiego miasta Damietta przez krzyżowców podczas V wyprawy krzyżowej (1217–1221).

Oblężenie

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27 maja 1218 pierwsze okręty krzyżowców dopłynęły do ujścia Nilu. Dwa dni później wojska zachodnie założyły przyczółek na lądzie i po raz pierwszy starły się z muzułmanami. Niebawem przybyła reszta floty pod dowództwem Jana z Brienne

Sułtan Al-Adil wysłał armię pod dowództwem Al-Kamila, która założyła obóz w odległości ok. 10 kilometrów od Damietty. Pod koniec czerwca krzyżowcy przeprowadzili szturm na strategiczny fort znajdujący się na jednej z wysp obok Damietty. 24 sierpnia 1218 krzyżowcy zaatakowali po raz kolejny i po całodobowej bitwie zdobyli fort, a potem przecięli łańcuch i zniszczyli most łyżwowy, które blokowały ich okrętom dostęp do murów miasta. Kilka dni  później zmarł sułtan Al-Adil.

Krzyżowcy nie wykorzystali swego sukcesu i nie zaatakowali miasta. Zamiast tego postanowili czekać na posiłki pod dowództwem kardynała Pelagiusza. Opieszałość krzyżowców skłoniła Al-Kamila do przejęcia inicjatywy. W październiku 1218 flota muzułmańska zaatakowała krzyżowców, a kilka dni później do walki poszły też wojska lądowe. Atak Al-Kamila został odparty m.in. dzięki posiłkom z Francji. Po tej bitwie doszło do kilkumiesięcznego zastoju w działaniach wojennych. 29 listopada 1218 sztorm zniszczył znaczną część floty krzyżowców, a niedługo później w ich obozie wybuchła epidemia.

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2 lutego 1219 zdziesiątkowana armia krzyżowców przypuściła kolejny szturm na Damiettę, ale została odparta. Kilka dni później Al-Kamil został zmuszony do wycofania się spod miasta, aby udaremnić spisek jednego z emirów. Krzyżowcy wykorzystali sytuację i otoczyli Damiettę. Po kilkunastu dniach Al-Kamil powrócił wraz z armią, ale nie był już w stanie odzyskać dawnej pozycji. Przez kilka następnych miesięcy dochodziło do sporadycznych walk, ale krzyżowcy nie przeprowadzali kolejnych szturmów na miasto.

Latem 1219 krzyżowcy zaczęli bombardować Damiettę przy użyciu machin oblężniczych. Próbowali kolejnych szturmów, ale jednocześnie musieli bronić własnego obozu przed natarciami muzułmanów. Wśród krzyżowców dochodziło też do sporów o przywództwo pomiędzy królem Janem a kardynałem Pelagiuszem. 29 sierpnia 1219 część armii krzyżowej zaatakowała bez rozkazu obóz Al-Kamila. Bitwa ta niemal doprowadziła do klęski całej wyprawy.

Obie strony były zmęczone wielomiesięcznym oblężeniem i postanowiły zawrzeć rozejm. Według podań w rozmowach z Al-Kamilem miał brać udział Franciszek z Asyżu. We wrześniu 1219 ustalono warunki rozejmu, choć krzyżowcy odrzucili propozycję trwałego pokoju. Zawieszenie broni trwało tylko kilkanaście dni, bowiem już 24 września muzułmanie zaatakowali obóz krzyżowców. W październiku Al-Kamil wystąpił z kolejną propozycją. Zaoferował krzyżowcom zwrócenie m.in. Jerozolimy i znacznych terenów w Palestynie w zamian za wycofanie się z Egiptu. Jan z Brienne był gotów zawrzeć pokój, ale Pelagiusz zażądał odrzucenia warunków. Przeważyło zdanie tego ostatniego.

5 listopada 1219 krzyżowcy po raz kolejny zaatakowali Damiettę, ale tym razem nie napotkali prawie żadnego oporu. W mieście szalała epidemia, a przy życiu pozostało tylko ok. 3 tysięcy ludzi. Krzyżowcy oszczędzili mieszkańców, choć wzięli trzystu zakładników i splądrowali skarbiec.

Krzyżowcy nie wykorzystali tego zwycięstwa, a wyprawa ostatecznie skończyła się niepowodzeniem. W 1221 muzułmanie odzyskali Damiettę.

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Oblężenie Damietty zostało opisane przez Zofię Kossak w powieści pt. Bez oręża.

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Florida Supreme Court Ruling: Municipalities To Issue Bonds Funding Green Energy
by Cynthia October 14, 2015
written by Cynthia October 14, 2015
A Florida Supreme Court ruling the first week of October is a fine affirmation for commercial property owners in Florida looking to green their properties. More aptly, it is a win for all, as it is a considerable victory for the environment in the Sunshine State. Good for business — excellent. Good for energy efficiency — beautiful. And terrific for the environment of Florida — superb.
Photo Credit: Boston Public Library (CC BY)
From Tallahassee, PRNewswire shares that the "Florida Supreme Court … will allow Florida municipalities to issue bonds to fund 'property assessed clean energy' (PACE) programs." This means up-front financing for commercial property owners who intend to use green energy or improve efficiency in their buildings.
Elizabeth "Ellie" Neiberger is one of the attorneys representing the winning clean energy interests, along with Leon County Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele, Susan H. Churuti, and JoLinda L. Herring of Bryant Miller Olive PA; Jon C. Moyle, Jr. and Karen Putnal of Moyle Law Firm; and Assistant State Attorney Georgia Anne Cappleman.
Neiberger continues, "The ruling gives local municipalities bonding authority that can make clean energy projects more financially viable for commercial properties around the state."
The progress changes what was limited to commercial properties, aiding expansion of PACE programs by allowing local municipalities the bonding authority to pay for them.
The news release points out that the PACE program is one of choice. If commercial property owners wish to take part, they enter financing agreements with a local municipality. They form an agreement to repay the improvement costs over the long term as part of their property tax bills. Meanwhile, the property owner does not assume any personal liability.
"The programs have gained traction around the country over the past four years and are proving to be popular in a number of other states, such as California, Connecticut, and Ohio," said David Gabrielson. Gabrielson is Executive Director of PACE Now, a nonprofit that serves as an advocate and information provider for PACE financing.
Photo by Cynthia Shahan, Cleantechnica
"The decision on Oct. 1 was the outcome of an appeal of a bond validation judgment in the Leon County Energy Improvement District's favor," a press release stated. "The District has been seeking the authority to issue $200 million in bonds to fund a PACE program, and appeals of validation hearing judgments go directly to the Florida Supreme Court."
"There will be significant demand for this financing, with the need to make older buildings more energy-efficient," Dean Minardi, CFO of Bing Energy International, said. "Because the return on investment of green energy is longer-term, many traditional lenders don't want to finance such projects. Having access to this fund is a game changer."
Around the state, the Florida Supreme Court's decision is a vitalizing step to furthering the state's energy conservation goals, as outlined in Florida Statute. "By enabling Leon County with this type of bonding authority, we can now help developments and buildings become more energy-efficient," Leon County Attorney Herb Thiele said. "This is good for business, good for government, and good for the environment."
The case, for the record, was Reynolds v. Leon County Energy Improvement District et al., case number SC14-710 in the Supreme Court of Florida.
CleanTechnica director Zach Shahan pointed out when PACE first came to Florida that PACE financing is one of the best ways to increase solar power adoption to date. Continuing, Zach explained, "The new Florida Green Energy Works program that offers this commercial PACE financing is also open to other cities and counties in Florida, so I hope we'll see more announcements about municipalities adopting it soon."
It is a game changer, a critical new option in terms of energy, business, and policy. We are happy to have it in Florida.
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Crypt Factor postponed, but the show will go on in June
This year's Crypt Factor has been postponed due to the escalating spread of the coronavirus and will now take place on Thursday 25th June 2020.
More than 900 people from the North of England's property and construction industries were due to descend on Elland Road next Thursday the 19th March for the sold-out annual singing competition. Candid PR has provided PR support to the event for the last eight years.
However, after following the advice from the Government and Public Health England on large-scale gatherings, the show's organising committee and main sponsors, comprising of Bruntwood, Gent Visick and Pinsent Masons, understand that the health and wellbeing of guests must be the priority.
Committee member, Garry Howes, from Gent Visick, said: "We've obviously been monitoring the escalating coronavirus situation closely and have been left with no option but to postpone Crypt Factor.
"All our suppliers, including Elland Road and lighting and sound company Sparq, have been very understanding and have worked closely with us to enable the event to be rearranged for later in the year. All table reservations, dietary requirements and drinks orders will now be transferred to the 25th June.
"We're always honoured and humbled to have such fantastic support from the region's property and construction industries and we're looking forward to putting on a superb show this summer."
Crypt Factor raises vast sums of money for local charities St George's Crypt and The Leeds Fund, which is managed by Leeds Community Foundation. TheBusinessDesk.com is the Crypt Factor's official media partner and the event's stage set-up, lighting and sound is provided by Sparq, which is a division of Saville Group. Additional support is provided by Anderson Advertising & Property Marketing.
This will be the second time the show has had to be postponed in its 14-year history after the 'Beast From The East' brought freak snow storms in 2018.
Anyone with further queries can email emma.laverty@bruntwood.co.uk or follow the event on twitter @cryptfactor.
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Date announced for Crypt Factor 2022
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The Festive Season is almost upon us and for many, it's an exciting time full of family, fun and frivolity, with the odd mince pie and secret Santa thrown in. But, for some it can be a lonely time fraught with worry about how to afford the perfect Christmas often portrayed online and on TV. Worse still, there will be children living in Leeds and West Yorkshire who won't get a single present on Christmas morning.
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Tables are now on sale for one of the north of England's most successful charity events, Crypt Factor 2020, and any potential acts who want to perform in the property industry's annual singing competition, are urged to sign up now.
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