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Us Department Of Commerce Invests 425 Million In Cares Act Recovery Assistance To Support Workforce Development And Business Resiliency In Texas
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INVESTS $4.25 MILLION IN CARES ACT RECOVERY ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS RESILIENCY IN TEXAS
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $4.25 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to help the state of Texas prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
"President Biden is committed to creating new opportunities for employers and businesses as they recover from the coronavirus pandemic and build back better," said Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. "These EDA investments will create new workforce training opportunities in Texas, as well as plans and strategies to mitigate the challenges facing Texas businesses while highlighting opportunities for growth in strategic sectors."
"The Economic Development Administration is committed to helping communities across the nation implement strategies to mitigate economic hardships brought on by the coronavirus pandemic," said Dennis Alvord, Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. "These EDA investments will grow businesses and create jobs by expanding workforce training programs at Texas State Technical College and providing a roadmap for businesses in the state to strengthen the state's key sectors as they recover from the coronavirus pandemic."
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations for the 2021 Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and federal law enforcement who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, are now open. Nominations must be submitted to the Governor's Office b...Continue Reading


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While looking around for the right realtor, I came across a lot of people trying to sell themselves rather than to listen to what I wanted. Ryan stood out to me tremendously because he was very thorough in explaining and quick to respond. So that I had a good understanding of the situation. Which helped me a lot in making my decision as to which house to buy. Being a first time home buyer and not knowing anything about the home buying process. I was able to get my first home for a low price thanks to him. I am grateful and would recommend him to anyone buying a new home.
-Tam Nguyen
Timber & Nikki Condra
Ryan was incredibly patient with my husband and me during a sale and a purchase in a very fast-paced market. He gave us the time and space that we needed but responded quickly when we were ready to take action. I felt like Ryan always had our best interest in mind and offered creative solutions during the negotiation process. He helped us get closed in 30 days and got us a three-week leaseback. We would work with Ryan again and would definitely recommend him to friends and family.
-Timber & Nikki Condra
Heather Flynn
Working with Ryan was such a blessing. He was kind, patient and worked hard to help us not only make a successful offer on our dream home, but to work with the sellers through-out the process to ensure our best interests were represented. Ryan communicated with us on a regular basis, keeping us informed and updated on each step. He made the process so easy for us - we never thought it would go as quickly and easily as it did! Even after the sale was completed, he contacted us several times to make sure everything was good with the house and move. We are grateful to have had such a stellar agent on our side! We will definitely seek out Ryan for future needs, as well as recommend him to our friends and family. Thank you, Ryan!
Jake & Heather Kaz
Ryan was awesome! He helped us in the search for the perfect house for SIX months! He was very patient and super helpful with anything we needed. We will definitely recommend Ryan to everyone!
-Jake & Heather Kaz
Jason & Amy Petty
"My wife and I highly recommend Shana and her team. She went above and beyond for us long after our closing date. Shana and Ryan helped mediate a difficult situation for us after our closing and we appreciate them greatly."
-Jason & Amy Petty
Sue Vanderhoof
"Very helpful and professional. Willing to provide names and phone numbers of third-party vendors/providers when needed such as flooring contractors or home inspector companies. He kept in touch to let me know about changes and time frames for processes."
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Sam & Cynthia Cooper
"We could not have asked for a better realtor. Ryan is the best! We were first-time homebuyers and he helped us every step of the way, we learned so much from him! He was so encouraging and reassured us every time we got beat out on a house. He helped us get into our dream home, and we will be forever thankful for that."
-Sam & Cynthia Cooper
Micheal & Rachel Smith
"Shana and Ryan were wonderful to work with once again! The sale of our home and purchase of our new home went smoothly. We are so glad to have them as our Realtors and as friends!"
-Micheal & Rachel Smith
David & Rachel Rutherford
"Ryan was amazing. He answered our request for someone to show us a home on Realtor.com. He really listened and took notes on what we were needing. We were looking for a 2 master home with both suites downstairs, as my mother was coming to live with us when she retires. We were not an easy family in which to house hunt. He walked us through about 60 homes over a 2 month period. Upon finding a home, He helped us negotiate when many other offers were on the table and then guided us when the appraisal was bad. He was always in great spirits and very accommodating. He walked us through every single phase along the way. He really deserves a pay raise after finding us the home that we had been dreaming of. My wife, my mother and I are so thankful for Ryan. He made home buying enjoyable."
-David & Rachel Rutherford
Carleen Rogers
"Ryan was an amazing help to us and helped us find the perfect house. Ryan is laid back, patient, responsive and always available. We couldn't have done it without him."
-Carleen Rogers
Joseph Deak
"I just purchased my first home in Texas! Ryan made the home buying process incredibly simple. There were times of simplicity I had to remind myself I was buying a home. Ryan was extremely attentive. He answered every question I fired his way. He either knew the answer right away or if the answer required research or inquiry to the seller or seller's agent, he made sure to always update me on the progress of my question being answered. I have no doubt that Ryan works extremely hard for all his clients. I would recommend Ryan and SMT to anyone who is looking to sell or buy a home. The process was extremely smooth and we closed ON THE CLOSING DATE! I never had to reschedule because something was not done or something was forgotten. When I sell and purchase my next home I will most definitely be seeking Ryan's infinite wisdom and help! Thank's Ryan and The Property Shop!"
-Joseph Deak
Nick & Jessica Johnson
Shana and Ryan both did a great job. Shana kept us very informed and answered every question we had about the selling process, even when we called her at 9 pm at night. Ryan went above and beyond for our family. He kept us informed and was in contact with us almost every single day during the purchase of our new home. Ryan also helped our family move after the purchase of our new home. We now think of Shana and Ryan as our friends, not just real estate agents.
-Nick & Jessica Johnson
Jarod & Erin Goad
Realtors these days are not hard to come by. It seems like most are out there trying to make a quick buck in a hot housing market. I found that to be a common issue until I decided to give The Property Shop a call. Shana and Ryan came out shortly after calling and were truly concerned about my needs and goals, which I had found to be very uncommon. Shana got me way more money for my house than any other realtor said I could get. She was a phone call or text away anytime I needed something, no matter what the time was. She is truly a great agent to have on your side. Ryan assisted me on the buying end of a new build. He worked so hard and didn't just sit back in the shadows. He kept in contact with me and kept the pressure on the builder to finish in time. If it wasn't for Ryan we would not have closed on time. He was there during crunch time and was a pleasure to do business with. Thank you so much for everything!
-Jarod & Erin Goad
Michael Shane Burks
"Ryan is professional, very thorough and yet very down to earth and approachable. We had been searching for properties on our own for over 3 months with no avail. I had never used a real estate agent for any of my previous property transactions before. Within 30 minutes of speaking with Ryan on the phone, I was looking at around 20 listings (some of which were only an hour or so old) that I never even knew existed. I had been thoroughly searching multiple times daily and had never seen them. Every listing he sent for our review met our criteria that we specified to a tee. Ryan arranged several viewings the following Saturday and we were off. He was knowledgeable on the properties we were viewing and the neighborhoods we were in. We wound up making an offer on the second property we saw that day. Ryan produced an offer letter and went to work on the details immediately. At every point in the process, he was ahead of the game, whether we needed an amendment, a document for the underwriter, or just an initial or signature. He literally made sure every I was dotted and T was crossed. He communicated with the sellers' agent, our loan officer, the underwriter and us, so everyone was on the same page. I have purchased properties before with cash (I thought that was about as easy as it could get), hands down this was the easiest, most pleasant real estate transaction I have ever been a party to. Any issue that may have arisen was taken care of before it was an issue. We asked for a quick closing and a little less than a month later I was holding the keys to our new house. I cannot put into words how easy and enjoyable Ryan made the home buying process for us. Even after we had moved into the house, he was making sure the things that were supposed to happen were taken care of, ( we had a small crack in one window and the glass was back ordered) I had forgotten about it completely. That is until Ryan called to check on it a few weeks later, about 2 days later the glass guy shows up and replaces it. Too often after the ink is dry on a deal, after the fact details are forgotten, not with Ryan! I cannot in words express my appreciation for the level of service, professionalism and great character exhibited by Mr. Slaughter, I will recommend him to any and everyone that I know for the largest investment they may ever make because of our FANTASTIC experience! Thanks again Ryan!"
-Michael Shane Burks
Jason & Brittney Thompson
"We couldn't have asked for a better realtor than Ryan. He was always responsive, friendly, and went the extra mile to get us the answers and help we needed. We searched for four months for the right home and Ryan was supportive and optimistic the entire journey. Even after we bought our house and moved in Ryan continues to stay in contact with us and help answer any new homeowner's questions we have. We can't recommend him enough!"
-Jason & Brittney Thompson
Stacy & Amy McDougall
Ryan, Shana, and their team helped my wife and I sell our house and purchase a new one We had a great experience! They were very responsive to our needs and questions. Ryan was always available, on short notice to show us homes, and was very enjoyable to work with. We would highly recommend them.
-Stacy & Amy McDougall
Marlon & Lindsey Woods
"I recommend Ryan Slaughter. He helped us get into our first home. Very patient and was ready to go at the drop of a text, phone call or email. I will recommend him to anybody looking for a house!"
-Marlon & Lindsey Woods
Dan & Meagan
"We highly recommend Ryan for a great experience in the process of purchasing a home. He was awesome and found us the perfect home for our family."
-Dan & Meagan
Victor L. Coleman
"Highly recommend Mr. Ryan Slaughter and team for outstanding support and professionalism in the process of purchasing my home. I greatly appreciate all his efforts in explaining in detail any questions I may have had during the whole process. He even called me often to ensure I wasn't having negative impulses and kept me motivated as the process quite often became discouraging. Personally, he had an emergency which hospitalized him and he had his team members pick up the slack to keep things on track and smooth. I can't thank you enough, Ryan to you, your family and team. I and my family love our new home. God bless you and all to making a dream come true. Stay healthy, I will definitely recommend anyone I know in the market to purchase a home to you."
-Victor L. Coleman
Ranjan Thapa
"It was great to work with Ryan and his team. He found me just the right house, and it was a good price too. He helped me every step through the closing process. The SMT are really good and helpful!"
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Mark your calendars, folks. The Shadow of the Colossus remake for PS4 is set to arrive on February 6, 2018.
The release date announcement was accompanied by a new trailer, first shown to audiences during the Paris Games Week 2017. The trailer shows off the original game's opening sequence in high-definition, giving players a sample of what to expect from the remake.
The Shadow of the Colossus remake was first announced at E3 2017 last June, seen by many as the most surprising announcement by Sony during its conference. Sony's Shuhei Yoshida assured fans that despite the visual touch-up and modernization, the remake will still feel like the original game.
US-based indie studio Bluepoint Games is handling the remake. Bluepoint Games is renowned for having worked on HD remasters of several high-profile games. The list includes God of War Collection, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, and Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection. The studio also worked on the HD remaster of the original Shadow of the Colossus.
Shadow of the Colossus was first released in 2005 for the PS2. It's a beloved classic that many gamers consider as one of the best games ever created.
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GOgroove SonaVERSE USB Clip-On Laptop Speaker. Powerful Sound - The SonaVERSE USB 2.0-channel speaker system is equipped with 2 high-excursion drivers for full range stereo sound. Listen to music and watch movies without the dull audio experience from your computer's built-in speakers. Designed to be ultra-portable , this speaker is perfect for video conferencing on the road , watching movies with the kids or for setting up a work station on the move. Versatile Design - The clip-on mount can attach directly to any laptop screen that is 1/2 inch thick or less. The padded grips prevent any scratching & ensure the speaker stays put. If you prefer a free standing option , use the included mount to prop the speaker up either horizontally or vertically. Both the clip and stand are removable so you can customize the speaker's setup. Easy to Use - No extra adapters are required for this compact setup. Simply plug the cable into USB port , adjust the volume and you are ready to start listening.
The Pyle PPHP159WMU PA Loudspeaker is the ultimate high-powered cabinet system. It comes loaded with features including an impressive 1600 watt power output, 15'' subwoofer, USB flash drive reader, SD memory card reader and plenty more to add full-range, distortion-free sound where you need it! Just plug it in and you're ready to play your favorite MP3 digital audio files. Technical Specs: Max Power Output: 1600 Watt RMS Power Output: 800 Watt Battery Life: Up to 4 Hours Battery Charge Time: Approx. 8 Hours Subwoofer Frequency: 75-18kHz Subwoofer: 15'' Tweeter: 1.3'' Impedance: 4 Ohm Sensitivity: 96dB (+/-2dB) S/N Ratio: >50dB T.H.D.: 0.3%, 25 Watt Frequency Response: 55-18kHz Power: 110-220 Volt Switchable Maximum USB/SD Card Support: 16GB Digital Audio File Support: MP3, WMA, AVI Dimensions (L x W x H): 17.3'' x 14.6'' x 26.8'' Sold as: Unit Weight: 51 lbs. —— SATISFACTION GUARANTEED —— Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. If this item fails to meet your expectations we will accept it back a full refund within the first 30 days. We also stand behind this product with a limited 1-Year manufacturer's warranty. Contact us If the item should show any defect within the first year we will help exchange it for a new one.
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Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus
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A podcast about English literature texts for senior high students.
I am a teacher of senior English and Literature in Melbourne, Australia but have also taught at schools in New South Wales and in Oxford in the UK. If you're wondering about the title of the podcast, it's a reference to my name, Mrs Watkins and what many regard as the best opening line to a book: "Call me Ishmael" from Herman Melville's "Moby Dick".
Victor and Henry travel through England on their tour. Victor is gathering everything he needs to make the second creature.
Podcasts on English texts for senior high school students. I am a teacher of senior English and Literature in Melbourne, Australia but have also taught at schools in New South Wales and in Oxford in the UK. If you're wondering about the title of the podcast, it's a reference to my name, Mrs Watkins and what many regard as the best opening line to a book: "Call me Ishmael" from Herman Melville's "Moby Dick".
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TRIO SSS program receives $1.5 million grant
The vital funding will support a variety of programs to help students persist to graduation.
By Lindsey Coulter
Metropolitan State University of Denver's TRIO Student Support Services program recently was awarded a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The program, which serves around 200 Roadrunners annually, was first brought to campus in the 1970s – making it MSU Denver's oldest student-retention program.
TRIO SSS helps students through advising, mentorship, tutoring, graduate-school guidance and prep, financial-literacy workshops, cultural events and more. Aligning with the DOE's priorities, the five-year grant will focus specifically on career readiness.
To qualify for TRIO SSS support (all of which can be accessed online), Roadrunners must show an academic need and identify as first-generation, have a disability and/or be socioeconomically classified as low-income. More than 13,000 MSU Denver students meet these requirements, said Ally Garcia, Ed.D., program director and principal investigator, but sometimes only 20 open spots are available. Statistically, however, students who receive TRIO SSS support excel. According to recent data, 96% of TRIO SSS students are in good standing, and the program has a 90% persistence rate (based on enrollment from fall 2018/spring 2019 to fall 2019). Approximately 45% of participants graduate within six years, and graduates have gone on to pursue medical school and law school and found social-justice nonprofits.
"TRIO SSS firmly believes that our job is twofold," Garcia said. "We have to offer the best services to our students to help them in whatever path they choose, and we must also constantly challenge systems that reinforce oppression, which created the need for TRIO programs in the first place. We work for the idea that one day a TRIO SSS program is no longer needed because the system itself has become more equitable and inclusive."
Garcia adds that TRIO is one of the few federal programs that has stood the test of time. The program was created and written into the Higher Education Act of 1965 and has weathered multiple defunding attempts. However, ensuring that the program remains federally funded is an annual effort.
"I, along with many others in the U.S., lobby Congress every year to increase TRIO funds so our students can have the support services they need," Garcia said. "We know education can be an important factor to help support upward mobility for families and communities."
For Garcia, the program is uniquely personal. "Both of my parents were in TRIO programs when they first were created 1965," she said. "They were each the first in their family to go to college, and my life has been forever changed because of TRIO programs. I am very aware of the ripple effects."
As with so many MSU Denver initiatives, securing such significant funding is a result of employee dedication and cross-department collaboration. In this case, the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs made sure the TRIO SSS team had the tools and resources it needed to be successful in the writing process, while the Business Intelligence team provided critical data to support the request. TRIO SSS members worked diligently to complete the submission, often working over lunch hours and into the evening and weekend, and colleagues in Student Affairs contributed letters of support as well as some moral support.
Campus community members who are interested in supporting TRIO SSS or future grant-writing efforts should contact Garcia. Community members are also encouraged to advocate for the program via social media by using the hashtag #TRIOWORKS.
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Rambo is a short-haired orange and white neutered male tabby with one blue eye and one green eye. He was born in August 2013. He is adjusting to a smaller population of cats and more space to be a kitten and play like he probably never played before. Rambo has been neutered, given his rabies shot, vaccinated and dewormed and is ready for adoption. He is fostering in Chugiak.
To learn more, contact Megan at 269-362-0333 or ACAT at 982-2228.
A sweet and lovable cat that has been in foster care for a very long time. Bean is loved by staff but wants a family to call her own!
Learn more about taking Bean home HERE.
We have three white rats that came in because the family was moving and expecting a baby, so they didn't feel they had room for the rats. One is very nice and you can handle but we have not tried to handle the other two. They can be adopted as single or as a group with or without the cage.
Are rats your kind of thing? Learn more HERE!
Shiva is an 8 year old spayed Alaskan Husky. She has a very sensitive nature, and a loving manner. She likes being close, while seeking reassurance and love. She might be a little scared at 1st meeting, but don't let that fool you! This little Husky has an incredibly kind heart, and is just seeking that right person or family to help her shine.
Shiva's Animal ID: A036251. Phone: Phone: (907) 746-5500. Learn more HERE.
This is Mocha. She's an absolutely beautiful little girl! She's very small for 9 months old. We are guessing she's a Staffordshire Terrier mix. Come see her! She wants to be your new best friend!
If Mocha is meant for you, learn how to take her home HERE.


From the author of Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas and Sundays at Tiffany's comes the New York Times bestseller featuring two heartwarming stories of loss, love, and the life-changing power of stories.
Anne McWilliams has lost everything. After her marriage falls apart and a hurricane destroys her home she realizes that her life has fallen out of focus. So she takes to the road to ask long-lost friends and strangers a simple question: "What's your best story?" Can the funny, tragic, inspirational tales she hears on her journey help Anne see what she's been missing?
Tyler Bron seemingly has it all: a successful company and more money than he knows how to spend. But he has no life. So he hires a struggling novelist to write one for him. There are no limits to the fictional world that Bron's money can transform into a reality, and he soon becomes the protagonist of a love story beyond his wildest imagination. But will Tyler be able to write the happy ending himself?
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Plate 39. In: Zollinger RM, Jr, Ellison E, Bitans M, Smith J. Zollinger R.M., Jr, Ellison E, Bitans M, Smith J Eds. Robert M. Zollinger, Jr, et al.eds. Zollinger's Atlas of Surgical Operations New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2011. http://accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=430&sectionid=42074428. Accessed April 22, 2019.
. "Plate 39." Zollinger's Atlas of Surgical Operations Zollinger RM, Jr, Ellison E, Bitans M, Smith J. Zollinger R.M., Jr, Ellison E, Bitans M, Smith J Eds. Robert M. Zollinger, Jr, et al. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2011, http://accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=430&sectionid=42074428.
The diversion of bile away from the gastric outlet that has been altered by pyloroplasty or some type of gastric resection may be indicated in an occasional patient with persistent and severe symptomatic bile gastritis.
A firm diagnosis of postoperative reflux gastritis should be established. Endoscopic studies should demonstrate gross as well as microscopic evidence of severe gastritis of greater intensity than is routinely observed from the regurgitation of duodenal contents through an altered gastric outlet. A gastric analysis is performed in a search for evidence of previous complete vagotomy. Barium studies and serum gastrin determination are routinely performed. In addition to a firm clinical diagnosis of postoperative reflux bile gastritis, there should be evidence of persistent symptoms despite long-term intensive medical therapy. The operative procedure is designed to completely divert the duodenal contents away from the gastric outlet. Ulceration will occur unless the gastric acidity is controlled by a complete vagotomy combined with antrectomy.
Constant gastric suction by Levin tube is maintained. Systemic antibiotics may be given. The blood volume should be restored, especially in patients with long-standing complaints and loss of considerable weight.
The patient is placed in a supine position with the feet 12 in. lower than the head.
The skin of the lower thorax as well as the abdomen is prepared in a routine manner.
The incision is made through the old scar of the previous gastric procedure. The incision should extend up over the xiphoid since exploration of the esophagogastric junction may be required to determine the adequacy of a previous vagotomy. Care is taken to avoid accidental opening of loops of intestine that may be adherent to the peritoneum.
Even when a previous vagotomy has been performed, it is advisable to search for overlooked vagal fibers, especially the posterior vagus nerves, unless firm adhesions between the undersurface of the left lobe of the liver and upper stomach make such a search too hazardous.


Casa Spanglish is a hacienda style private residence and is the perfect place to stay on Isla Mujeres for families and friends. The three connecting "Casitas" have a total of 4 bedrooms and sleeps up to 8. Each has a full kitchen with everything you need to prepare a Mexican feast! All are charmingly decorated with many amenities that will make your stay comfortable. See what guests of Casa Spanglish have to say.
Casita Erika has two bedrooms on the second floor (king & queen beds) with en-suite bathrooms. On the first floor there is a 1/2 bath, full kitchen and a spacious living/dining area.
Casita Ariel & Casita Betty each have one bedroom with a king bed, bathroom, living/dining area with kitchen.


A fractured adventure filled with girl detectives, a chupacabra, a museum hidden inside a zeppelin, and . . . shrimp. This soaring fable of fanciful fact and mournful fiction examines the stories we must tell to keep safe in a cruel world.
Nathaniel Kent and Jessica Pohly. Photo by Aaron Epstein.
Jocelyn Kuritsky and Amy Landon. Photo by Aaron Epstein.
Brendan Donaldson, Jocelyn Kuritsky and Jessica Pohly. Photo by Aaron Epstein.
Nathaniel Kent, Amy Landon and Jessica Pohly. Photo by Aaron Epstein.
Nathaniel Kent, Jessica Pohly and Amy Landon. Photo by Aaron Epstein.
Jocelyn Kuritsky, Brendan Donaldson and Jessica Pohly. Photo by Aaron Epstein.
Amy Landon, Jocelyn Kuritsky and Nathaniel Kent. Photo by Aaron Epstein.


When it comes to inspiration many web designers tend to turn to online sources when attempting to spark new ideas. However, nature can certainly be one of the best sources of inspiration possible. Whether you are going outside and observing nature in person or just browsing through photos of nature, it can often prove to be an amazing source of inspiration.
Things like colors, textures, patterns, shapes, angles, and perspectives can all provide inspiration that can be used in web and graphic design. In this post we'll showcase 35 nature photos from various photographers. Hopefully they will provide some inspiration and encourage more reliance on nature for inspiration in the future.


Metric 60o thread DIN 7631 Germany - Practical Hydraulics (Hidraulica Practica) - Find Information on Components, Manufacturers, Applications, Articles, Videos, Calculators, Formulas. Fluid Power at hand.
The male metric connection has metric straight threads (mm) and 60o seat.
Metal to metal seal is formed when the Globeseal gets in contact with the seat in the male. The thread is only for connection retention.
This type of connector is used for hydraulic tubing.
There are swivel female connectors that carry 24o and 60o so they can be used in both systems.


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The Fly is een Amerikaanse horrorfilm uit 1958 onder regie van Kurt Neumann. De film is gebaseerd op het gelijknamige verhaal uit 1957 van de Amerikaanse auteur George Langelaan.

Verhaal

Een wetenschapper heeft een apparaat uitgevonden dat voorwerpen van de ene plaats naar de andere kan transporteren. Na enkele tests probeert hij het apparaat uit op zichzelf. Helaas reist een vlieg met hem mee. Wanneer hij weer tevoorschijn komt, zijn de beide levensvormen gemuteerd.

Rolverdeling
 David Hedison: André Delambre
 Patricia Owens: Hélène Delambre
 Vincent Price: François Delambre
 Herbert Marshall: Inspecteur Charas
 Kathleen Freeman: Emma

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Film uit 1958
Amerikaanse film
Horrorfilm
Film van 20th Century Fox
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BLOODBATH, Stockholm's shadiest death cult - with members drawn from metal luminaries Paradise Lost, Katatonia, Opeth and Craft - have released their new single 'Bloodicide', the first taste of their forthcoming album The Arrow Of Satan Is Drawn.
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Nigeria's missing billions turn up in familiar places
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When Lamido Sanusi, Nigeria's former central bank governor, exposed in 2014 the gargantuan scale of theft at the state oil company, he made waves at home and abroad. The court in Houston that began revealing — during asset forfeiture proceedings last month — where some of the "missing billions" washed up scarcely created a ripple.
Yet the details emerging of how Nigerian funds were allegedly laundered through US and UK property via western banks are in some respects as scandalous as the original heist, even if the picture is still far from complete. The US lawsuit suggests that then oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke and the two Nigerian traders named by US prosecutors as her accomplices, flushed the proceeds of an alleged international bribery scheme with ease through US and UK jurisdictions. In one transaction, Kola Aluko, one of two businessmen whose assets are being targeted in the civil forfeiture case, transferred $74m from a trade with commodities giant Glencore, through Standard Chartered bank, for the acquisition of the Galactica Star — one of the fastest superyachts in the world. He, his business partner, Jide Omokore and unnamed co-conspirators allegedly bought properties worth tens of millions of pounds across London, New York and Los Angeles, some allegedly for the benefit of the minister. Their expenditure on luxury goods and services was ostentatious to say the least. The trio deny any wrongdoing. It is nearly 20 years since the hunt began for the late Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha's $5bn haul of ill-gotten gains. Yet for all the laws that western governments have since armed their enforcement agencies with, the preferred destination for such tainted wealth remains unchanged. In 2016, Transparency International found £4.2bn in property bought by politicians and public officials with suspicious wealth in London. Earlier this year, the US Treasury traced similar inflows of illicit wealth into top-end property in US cities.The case of Nigeria's looted petrodollars continues to raise embarrassing questions as to how effective existing western efforts to stamp out corruption and money laundering really are. Few if any of the facilitators, be they bankers or real estate agents, have ever paid a price. The scale of mismanagement under former president Goodluck Jonathan was vast, even by Gen Abacha's rapacious standards. During one 15-month period, Mr Sanusi identified discrepancies of $20bn between what the state should have been earning and what was remitted into treasury accounts — an amount equivalent to 5 per cent of the country's gross domestic product. Yet despite the terrible consequences for Africa's largest economy, progress towards prosecuting the culprits and recovering the proceeds, has been agonising. The ongoing US civil case involves just $144m in assets. Nearly two years since police apprehended Ms Alison-Madueke's and seized her passport, British investigators have not pressed any charges. Nigerian authorities are struggling too. Part of the difficulty is in proving criminal intent in Nigeria where top officials have huge powers to award oil contracts, however detrimental they might be to the interests of the nation. Another part of the problem is in the west. The US and European countries have adopted many laws with which to wage war on global corruption. But a law is only as good as the resources and commitment devoted to carrying it out. On both counts, western efforts look Janus-faced — giving the appearance of propriety while in reality encouraging the opposite.
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Red Sea Dead Sea Water Conveyance Study challenged before World Bank Inspection Panel
The Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (GI-ESCR), the Palestinian Grassroots Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign (Stop the Wall Campaign) and the Palestinian Farmers Union filed a Request for Inspection with the World Bank Inspection Panel. The Request for Inspection challenges the Red Sea Dead Sea Water Conveyance Study, which is examining the feasibility of a canal to divert water from the Red Sea into the Dead Sea. The aim of the project is to replenish water in the Dead Sea which has been shrinking for years.
Omar Barghouti and Jamal Juma'a support OneWorld 'Freedom for Palestine' single
Stop EU research funding for Elbit, IAI and other Israeli companies!
Stop the Wall has submitted a contribution to the EU consultation on its research policy in which it has denounced the funding of Israeli companies – and in particular Israeli companies involved in the construction of the Apartheid Wall – through European Union research programs.
Photos: Qalandiya Nakba Protest May 15
Sunday May 15, 2011
See a photo story on the protests at Qalandiya checkpoint and the brutal repression against the people defending their rights and very neighbourhood against Israeli disposession, agression and oppression on our Flickr account:
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Statement of Principles & Call for International Trade Union Support for BDS
In commemoration of the International Workers' Day, the Palestinian trade union movement holds its first BDS conference and announces the formation of the:
Palestinian Trade Union Coalition for BDS (PTUC-BDS)
Statement of Principles & Call for International Trade Union Support for BDS
Jerusalem Train Map
Since Israel's establishment in 1948, its occupation of Jerusalem in June 1967, and subsequent annexation of the city in 1980, it has implemented policies that have shrunk the size of Occupied Jerusalem's Palestinian population as well as its Arab and Islamic heritage. The ongoing light rail project is just the latest in this steady entrenchment of Israeli control.
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Report: Brazil's military ties with Israel (English and Portuguese)
This 31 pages report details the active support of the Brazilian state for the Israeli arms industry as well as the Israeli interests in and profits from Brazil's military and defense industry. It finally confronts these realities with the framework of economic, legal and political interests and obligations of Brazil.
The report is available below in English and Portuguese.
Palestinian youth demand unity, continue hunger strike
Palestinian youth in Ramallah continued their hunger strike today in the Manara. Staying in the square throughout the night, youth are have remained steadfast, demanding an end to the Palestinian political division and the democratic elections for the Palestinian National Council.
The Apartheid Wall (updated 2010)
The Apartheid Wall fact sheet provides basic information about the Wall, including location and costs as well as how the Wall is part of a network, which includes checkpoints, tunnels and settler roads. The fact sheet also explains the ghetto system and the position of the international community. It concludes with the repression of popular resistance to the Wall in 2010 as well as settlement expansion and settler violence.
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Bil'in marks 6 years of resistance
The people of Bil'In, along with international supporters and Palestinian political leaders, marked the sixth anniversary of the popular resistance, and entering the seventh year under the slogan "The people demand an end to the division and the occupation."
Bil'in commemorates Jawaher Abu Rahmah
On Thursday, February 10, the people of Bil'in commemorated the passing of Jawaher Abu Rahmah, who died January 1 after inhaling tear gas fired during the weekly protest against the Wall.
Hundreds of people from Bil'in were joined by residents from neighboring villages, representatives of Palestinian political parties and unions, and popular committee representatives from across the West Bank.
Israeli Apartheid is Violence Against Women
This fact sheet revolves around the stories of women working in a variety of capacities against the Wall in their villages. The aim of the fact sheet is to introduce the struggles of five villages, Bil'in, Ni'lin, al Nabi Saleh, al Ma'sara and al Walaja, against the Wall and settlements. We hope that this fact sheet will be useful in shedding light on experience of women in the movement against the Wall and settlements as well as a basis for taking action in solidarity and support of their struggle.
Report: Olive Harvest 2010
The olive harvest ended this year, and as in other seasons, both farmers and the land they own faced continuous attacks from Occupation forces and settlers. This season's assaults were distinguished by their ferocity, occurring in the shadow of the failing negotiations between the Occupation state and the Palestinian Authority. The Occupation plans of continuing settlement translates into an intensification of attacks, whether through new expansion and land confiscation or physical assaults on Palestinian farmers aimed at forcing them off their lands.
Hundreds march in memory of Jawaher
Saturday January 8, 2011
Hundreds of Palestinian and international activists, members of Palestinian women's institutions and unions, and Palestinian political officials and leaders joined in the protest in Bil'in this week to honor Jawaher Abu Rahmah.
Violent attacks on protestors in Beitin
The village of Beitin is located less than five minutes from Ramallah. Overlooking the city from the northeast, Beitin is sandwiched between the two settlements Bet El, which also contains a military base, and Ofra. The main road between Beitin and Ramallah has been closed by an Occupation checkpoint, forcing residents from Beitin and surrounding villages to travel nearly a half-hour on an agricultural road to reach the city.
Nine arrested at checkpoint protest
Occupation forces repressed a demonstration condemning the Apartheid Wall and settlements at the Qalandiya checkpoint, which closes off Jerusalem to the north, on Saturday. Demonstrators called for the opening of the checkpoint and demanded that Palestinians be allowed to enter and reach their isolated city.
Several hundred march in al Walaja
On Christmas Eve, several hundred people protested against the Wall al Walaja. Located next to Bethlehem, the small village is struggling to halt the recently renewed construction of the Wall. If completed, the village will be encircled on all sides. Residents living near the path of the Wall have faced harassment by Occupation soldiers, and local activists who have tried to stop bulldozers have been beaten and arrested.
Report: Buying into Occupation and War: The implications of military ties between South America and Israel
Buying into Occupation and War: The implications of military ties between South America and Israel, March 2010.
Report: People versus Oppression
Friday October 1, 2010
In 2009, Stop the Wall and Addameer released a report entitled Repression
Allowed, Resistance Denied, which detailed the repression of Palestinian human rights defenders active against the Wall since 2002. Following up this report, Stop the Wall published a shorter update in the summer of 2010, covering March – June 2010 and detailing how Occupation forces continued to target the anti-Wall movement.
Download People versus Oppression
Rights, not negotiations
Saturday September 4, 2010
While President Obama prepares for a photo-op for the resumption of direct negotiations between the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) and Israel, Palestinians got ready for protests (1). There is frustration and anger in the Palestinian streets, in the minibuses that serve as public transport as much as among the political activists. The PNA decision to resume direct talks with Israel has provoked an almost unprecedented climate of tension between the Palestinian people and their leadership.
Greece: A role in Middle East peace or in Israeli wars?
First published in Dromos newspaper, Greece.
Gaza Urges Erdogan to Take Action to Remove Alvaro Uribe From the Inquiry into Flotilla to Gaza
An Open Letter from Gaza to Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of Turkey: Urge UN Secretary General to remove Alvaro Uribe from the Panel of Inquiry into the attack on the Humanitarian Flotilla to Gaza
Tuesday, 17th August, 2010, Besieged Gaza, Palestine
Dear Mr. Prime Minister,


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Facebook Launches Stripped-Down 'Messenger Lite'
The Android app is launching initially in Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, and Venezuela.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/facebook-launches-stripped-down-messenger-lite
Facebook today unveiled Messenger Lite, a basic version of its chat app that consumes less data and works across all network conditions.
Aimed at users in Africa, Asia, and South America, the lightweight app is built for older Android devices with diminished disk and memory space, which run on lower bandwidth connections.
"We are committed to making Messenger the best and most reliable way to communicate in the world for everyone," David Marcus, head of Facebook messaging programs, said in an announcement.
More than a billion people around the world access Facebook Messenger, but it can hard for some in underdeveloped areas to find a reliable connection. Messenger Lite will initially roll out in five countries: Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, and Venezuela, though Marcus said other regions will get it "after our initial launch phase."
Messenger Lite comes more than a year after the social network launched its Facebook Lite Android app in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe. The app is less than 1MB, so it installs and loads quickly.
Neither app provides the functionality of their more full-featured counterparts, but the Lite versions let you check the News Feed, share updates and photos, get notifications, and chat with friends and family.
The app is Facebook's latest effort to make its service more accessible to those in emerging markets. The company is experimenting with using drones, satellites, and lasers to spread Internet access to unconnected areas of the world.
It also continues to roll out Free Basics, which provides free access to basic Web services (including Facebook, of course). That exclusivity, however, has sparked backlash from net neutrality advocates, prompting some adjustments from Facebook.
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Sloane Helicopters, March 05, 2019 - As Europe's longest-established dealer for the Robinson Helicopter Company, Sloane Helicopters will soon be taking delivery of its 500th new Robinson helicopter – R44 Raven II S/N 14297.
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What will reforms to apprenticeships mean for training providers?
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Dorothy Lepkowska, contributor to TES supplements, discusses the implications of apprenticeship reforms relevant for training providers.
Just as apprenticeships started to be perceived as a viable, equal and alternative route into the workplace, so the landscape in which they operate is changing again. With the implementation of reforms still some months away, and a generally confused picture of what shape they will take, training providers are considering what to do next. Doing nothing appears not to be an option.
'There has been very little information from the Government about how these reforms are going to shape up, so it's been down to training providers to ensure employers know about them, especially those running small and medium-sized (SME) businesses,' said Ruth Smith, managing director of Bootle-based training provider, Asset Training. Few have any real idea at all and those who know are suggesting they probably won't run apprenticeships in the future. The picture is very worrying.'
One of the most significant changes is in the way apprenticeships will be funded. In the future, Government money will go directly to employers rather than to training providers. Furthermore, for every £2 of Government – tax-payers' – money spent to train 19+ year olds, employers will have to commit £1 of their own.
Richard Guy, who heads up City & Guilds' response to the reforms, said this requirement to match expenditure would be one of the biggest challenges: 'Potentially this introduces whole new areas of bureaucracy,' he said. 'If the Government is saying to employers, 'here is the money, use it for apprenticeships' then that could be a simple system. But if employers have to provide matched funding, then they are likely to be expected to show exactly what the money is spent on and the system will become bureaucratic and subject to audit and tracking. This is a real pity because the reforms in apprenticeship content, and especially the move to end assessment, could be very positive. We are working with many of the trailblazers on this and making good progress.'
Funding certainly appears to be the biggest cause for concern. 'There will be practical considerations, such as when to invoice employers to coincide with when they receive their funding so that we don't get cash flow problems,' Smith added. 'New ways will have to be found of moving the money around generally, which is a whole industry in itself, and there may be employers who will try not to pay us, because that's what happens in business.'
Pavlina Kiakides, communications manager with the Greater Merseyside Learning Providers Federation (GMLPF), which currently has 65 members in the north-east of England, said: 'We are worried about how these reforms will impact on apprenticeship places. The majority are in SMEs which do not have the capacity to take on the administrative burden. Many will just opt out of doing apprenticeships altogether and this will cause a barrier to entry for thousands of young people.'
Quality of training is also an important issue. Training providers finding themselves in a market for courses may try to take shortcuts to be more competitive to employers. 'At the moment we don't know what steps are going to be taken, if any, to ensure that these standards are maintained,' Kiakides added.
Furthermore, a large number of young people who go into apprenticeships are not high achievers. At the moment the training providers offer a lot of one-to-one support and sometimes bring in specialist equipment to meet apprentices' particular needs. This input can't be measured and has no price tag. Will employers have the time and resources to offer this sort of support and encouragement themselves?
Peta Fee, executive officer of IMPACT Apprenticeships in Loughborough, an Apprenticeship Training Agency (ATA), is already seeing the impact of the reforms. She said a number of training providers had approached the company about future collaboration. 'Training providers are certainly quite fearful and nervous about what the future holds. They have been used to the money coming in but now don't know what their currency is. It may be difficult for them to plan ahead and organise their course delivery.'
For Smith, the reforms have focused the minds of all partners involved in delivering apprenticeships. 'There is a realisation now among employers that the role of the training providers is pivotal,' she said. 'We have no choice but to respond to these changes as best as we can, and see it as an opportunity to cement the relationships we already have. 'Our principal thoughts as training providers will be how to help employers through this. Never has the phrase employer engagement been as important as it is now.'
This article by Dorothy Lepkowska was originally published in Agenda, our magazine for training providers. See the latest issue of Agenda.
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Last weekend, on Nov. 11, the hundredth anniversary of the end of World War I was commemorated around the globe. To remember the experience of men and women who served, take a look at the South Dakota History article titled "'Over Here, Over There': The World War I Correspondence of the Pvt. Warns Family" by Richard Loftus (vo. 36, no.1).
Private John Warns was among the thousands of Americans that served in Europe during the war. A farmer from a German-American family, Warns hailed from the town of Wentworth in eastern South Dakota, between Madison and Flandreau. As the country went from neutrality to war, the Warns family, along with others of German heritage, found their loyalty in question. However, on 26 April 1918, John Warns reported for duty in Madison and soon made his way overseas.
Through the correspondence of the Warns family members, readers gain better insight into the extent that World War I affected the lives of people both at home and abroad. Click here to read the entire article and selections from the Warns family letters.
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He is the founder and chairman of Meher Group, which is headquartered in Surat. He has been in the Textile industry for more than 30 years. He has been associated with the company since its inception as the promoter of the firm. The company has achieved outstanding achievements under his professional approach and strengthened management. Apart from his professional life, he is an active participant and takes initiative in social projects which are undertaken for the development of the society. He is one of the core members of the board of trustees of the Agarwal Vidhya Vihar school located in Surat. He plays an active role of Treasurer in Van Bandhu Parishad (Friends of Tribals Society) undertaking numerous social projects in and around Surat.
Sumit Agrawal - Managing Director, Meher International. He formed the company in 2002. He is a post graduate from Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pune. His innovative ideas and lateral thinking has taken the company to new heights, keeping Meher on the world map. Under his leadership and excellence, Meher has flourished and made its presence felt in the textile industry. The company has spread its network in more than 30 countries. He is responsible for the overall working of the company in India and in International market.
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Donald Steiny has experience as an investor, software engineer, academic, and educator. He has been a member of several angel groups and is co-founder of the Action Spot Startup Studio. As a software engineer, he led and worked on significant projects for Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Motorola, Bell Laboratories, and many other companies.
Donald has a B.A. in linguistics from the University of California, Santa Cruz and an M.S. Magna Cum Laude in information systems from the University of Oulu, Finland. He also spent a year as a visiting scholar at the Stanford graduate school of sociology. He publishes in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to a highly regarded sociology book with Harrison White, a pioneer in modern social-network analysis.
Donald has taught more than a thousand classes at companies all over the world, including Mitsubishi Computer in Fujisawa, Japan, and at the University of California, Santa Cruz, San Jose State University, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Oulu in subjects as diverse as Unix internals, English, and sociology. He is a certified English as a Foreign Language instructor.