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St. Louis Game Developer Co-op
The St. Louis Game Developer Co-op provides support, resources, and events for game creators in St. Louis, Missouri
Official Statement from the Board on Misconduct at Webster University
By: RobMSantos
Official statement from the St. Louis Game Developer Co-op (STLGameDev) Board regarding the publicly reported misconduct at Webster University by Webster staff:
For the better part of a decade, STLGameDev has worked to support game creation in the greater STL area for all variations of the medium by all levels of skill, profession, and education. Our mission upholds promoting these talents in a safe, professional environment of respect. The actions of Webster University have brought harm to our community. It is of grave concern that the ensuing negative community and industry perception will affect our ability to execute our mission of supporting game development in the St. Louis metro area. We are writing to condemn the treatment of local games professionals as depicted in the reports. Such behavior committed by multiple staff and faculty at Webster University is such a gross attack on our community's values that we feel it warrants a public show of support for the victims and an affirmation of our own community standards.
There is a large overlap between Webster University and STLGameDev membership and participation. The actions of both groups influence the industry perception of our region as a viable environment for making games. In recognition of this fact, the STLGameDev Co-op upholds specific values through our code of conduct which emphasizes respectful, professional, and constructive interactions. While we do not expect other organizations to adopt our code of conduct verbatim, we look for similar values in those who impact our community. We have found that the reported behaviors at Webster University violate each of these tenets. Even worse, reports show that university leadership facilitated these violations for more than a year, acting to silence concerned students and faculty who are trusted members of our community. The ongoing lack of protection against these bad actors by Webster University leadership fails to meet what we would uphold as a safe environment for members of our community. We urge caution to any community members interacting with Webster in these circumstances, and the STLGameDev Co-op will not collaborate with Webster University until all of the reported instances of misconduct are resolved and future accountability demonstrated.
To current Webster students: While Webster has utilized Global Game Jam events as a part of their curriculum, this is in no way a partnership amongst Webster University, the STL Game Dev Co-op, or the Global Game Jam organization. All attendees are bound by GGJ and Co-op community guidelines regardless of their status in the game dev community. Students will always be welcome to participate in our community within our conduct guidelines. Please know that we will continue to offer resources and support where the university has failed to meet the standards held by the rest of the professional industry and your local game developer community.
Co-signed by the St. Louis Game Developer Co-op Board
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https://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/lengthy-webster-u-harassment-investigation-spurs-student-outcry-university-audit
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DPS trooper's friends, neighbors and colleagues prayed for a miracle
Community raises nearly $60K to help family
Residents in Groesbeck held a vigil for Texas State Trooper Chad Walker on Sunday evening.(Royden Ogletree KWTX/Texas DPS)
By Alex Gibbs
Published: Mar. 28, 2021 at 9:30 PM CDT|Updated: Mar. 29, 2021 at 1:52 PM CDT
GROESBECK, Texas (KWTX) - Friends and relatives of Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Chad Walker, who was shot after stopping to help a stranded motorist Friday night in rural Central Texas, prayed for a miracle Sunday night as DPS reported Walker is "still alive and in critical condition."
But Monday afternoon, the DPS tweeted that Walker "no longer displays signs of viable brain activity," and remains on life support "until he can share the gift of life as an organ donor."
After extensive life-saving efforts conducted by the @bswhealth medical professionals, it has been determined that Trooper Chad Walker no longer displays signs of viable brain activity and he remains on life-support until he can share the gift of life as an organ donor. (1/2)
— Texas DPS (@TxDPS) March 29, 2021
The shooting happened off State Highway 84 about five miles outside Mexia shortly before 8 p.m. Friday.
Authorities said Walker pulled up behind a stranded motorist, but before Walker could offer help, the driver exited his vehicle and fired several rounds at the trooper's patrol unit, striking Walker in the head and abdominal area.
The suspect fled on foot and, after a nearly 24-hour manhunt, was found dead from a "self inflicted gunshot wound" Saturday afternoon inside a home on Highway 84, a DPS spokesman said.
Sunday afternoon, Walker's community and family gathered at the county courthouse in the trooper's hometown for a prayer vigil and to share positive stories about Walker.
"We were very lucky that we were all able to get together for our 20 year reunion. And, you know, Chad was the center of attention on everything. Even the parade," said Brandi Gettz, a family friend.
Those who gathered at the vigil not only heard from members of Walker's graduating class, but also from his extended family in the Groesbeck Police Department.
"Chad is always one to help others, which is what he was doing the other night. He is always one to just step out there and lend a hand and he is always one that I will forever call my brother," said Groesbeck Chief of Police Chris Henson.
Some in attendance demanded more be done to protect law enforcement officers in the state.
"With this going on now, I don't think there's any reason why we couldn't start a new initiative to where this never ever happens again," said Bryce Worsham, a family friend.
"Bulletproof windshields that we can put on the line to protect the ones who protect us. There's no reason why we can't have that," said Worsham.
Those closest to the Walker Family started a GoFundMe account to help the trooper's family with medical expenses and other financial needs.
As of late Sunday night, the account had raised nearly $60,000 for Walker's family.

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Do We Really Need JDF?
by Bob Raus of Océ North America's Digital Document Systems Division What constitutes a genuinely effective standard and are you willing to bet your business that any single standard (including JDF) will deliver it all? June 7, 2005 -- The leading theme offered up at the recent On Demand Conference in Philadelphia a couple of weeks ago was the matter of workflow. This is a remarkably persistent topic, and with good reason: digital printing has reached the point where the greatest efficiencies can be gained by processing jobs as quickly and accurately as possible. This requires an adaptable, versatile and robust ability to move jobs from step-to-step in the production process and numerous vendors are rushing forth with solutions they guarantee will cure all the ills and worries of print providers. And since our technology-driven industry is infatuated with the idea--if not the reality--of an all-encompassing standard, there is appropriate concern and hesitation about when the latest silver bullet of standards will be complete and useful enough to base one's business success on. That is, of course, JDF, or Job Definition Format. But given the variety of tools available today and the way printing actually works in the real world, do we really need JDF? The DNA of a Standard My job is to focus on the non-paper/toner/ppm aspects of the printing process, so coming from a software guy this probably sounds like heresy. But I ask that you put the JDF hype and promises aside for just a moment and think about this question: What constitutes a genuinely effective standard and are you willing to bet your business that any single standard (including JDF) will deliver it all? Take XML, for example. XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is an enormous enabler, spawning an ever-expanding range of progeny sharing key XML traits--the DNA of a standard. In one way or another, XML runs through virtually every industry today. It is open, well-structured, and evolves based on specific characteristics and rules. It is at the core of the Web, and that, more than anything else, makes XML the de facto standard it has become across many if-not-all industries. Were it limited to just one or two industries, say, finance and insurance, it wouldn't be anywhere near as important as it is today--and will be--in years to come. While XML grew up with a burgeoning technology and new communications medium--the Web--JDF is primarily another way of doing many things that are already done quite effectively by other means today. Now let's come back to JDF. First of all, JDF is only for a single industry. And although that industry spans the planet, if JDF remains primarily print-focused it will always remain a "niche standard." Is this really any different that the standards of days gone by such as AFP, LCDS, SGML, Interpress and others? Being a niche standard for a single, or limited group of applications is not necessarily a bad thing. After all, with limited scope and focus it should develop and be adapted quickly. . . but has it so far? It could be said that XML was "in the right place --at the right time." While XML grew up with a burgeoning technology and new communications medium--the Web--JDF is primarily another way of doing many things that are already done quite effectively by other means today. This has prompted some industry pundits to note that JDF seems to be the answer to a question nobody asked. This does not mean there's no room for JDF as an open, well-structured standard that can evolve based on specific characteristics and rules--much as XML does. In actuality, without some standardized processes for defining digital print jobs for mixed environments and on multiple platforms, numerous elements in existing workflows won't work as required. A broad standard such as JDF would certainly reduce or eliminate many challenges. For this reason, we at Océ are deeply committed to ensuring PRISMA, our own open, architected family of workflow products, embraces JDF and enables users to integrate new JDF tools in their workflows for multiple print environments. The Canyon With JDF, everyone will have the same capabilities and therefore, limited competitive advantage. A better, more strategic way to span the canyon is with a grounds-up architected workflow that contains modules that can be implemented as needed, and which also draw on the emerging functionality of JDF as it develops as a standard. The vision of JDF, at least at the moment, is like one side of a canyon where everything is open, plug-and-play and all jobs run as intended on multiple print engines regardless of how they were generated, what steps are needed to prepare the jobs for print and what engine they will eventually be printed on. This is in sharp contrast to the proprietary workflows on the other side of the canyon where jobs will only print one way, and perhaps only on certain machines. While JDF proposes to bridge the gap, a stronger structure is a workflow that joins the two sides and uses JDF as an enabler--much as the Web uses XML--to link various existing ordering systems, EDI, media and other processes together. According to the sales pitches I saw at On Demand, a commercial printer buying and implementing JDF compliant products will have an advantage over their competition. This sounds great, but their competition is also hearing the same pitch, and some of them are buying, so the level playing field where commodity pricing is the norm never really changes. Print providers wind up still seeking a unique advantage and differentiator which someone else can not do--other than price. With JDF, everyone will have the same capabilities and therefore, limited competitive advantage. A better, more strategic way to span the canyon is with a grounds-up architected workflow that contains modules that can be implemented as needed, and which also draw on the emerging functionality of JDF as it develops as a standard. Such a workflow must be fluid and entirely customizable to the needs of individual businesses. Customization is critical because it fosters improved processes and provides solutions that cannot easily be replicated by one-size-fits-all offerings. Customization provides stronger solutions because it is based on thorough pre-sales analyses which provide a detailed understanding of a business. This means your workflow--whether JDF is involved or not--is one developed for you business, delivers specific competitive advantages for you and will be one that works today and into the future. Looking ahead is more important than ever, because we all know how technology continues to evolve. As our industry strives toward truly open systems that are plug/play, stable, and broadly compatible, there are going to be limitations and new versions, no matter which company's solution you choose. With customizable solutions that are designed to work with existing and emerging standards you are better prepared to adapt to whatever the future holds. JDF holds great potential for digital printing, but it's greatest value comes when it is integrated into an architected workflow that can be customized for each business. Leveraging the attributes of JDF within such a workflow enables this standard to help you do more, be more efficient, and serves as a strong basis for sustained growth and business leadership.


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Q: spring 3.1.2 RELEASE ,  usage we were using spring 2.5, we want to add make sure that my properties should be either provided from the environment config_path=C:/application.properties or overrides from default location that is classpath
So we did it as below
applicationcontext.xml
<bean class="com.test.utils.ExtendedPropertySourcesPlaceholderConfigurer">
    <property name="overridingSource" value="file:${config_path}/application.properties"/>
    <property name="locations" value="classpath*:META-INF/*-config.properties" />
</bean>

ExtendedPropertySourcesPlaceholderConfigurer code
public class ExtendedPropertySourcesPlaceholderConfigurer extends PropertySourcesPlaceholderConfigurer implements InitializingBean, ApplicationContextAware {

    private ApplicationContext applicationContext;

    private Resource overridingSource;

    public void setOverridingSource(Resource overridingSource) {
        this.overridingSource = overridingSource;
    }

    @Override
    public void setApplicationContext(ApplicationContext applicationContext) throws BeansException {
        this.applicationContext = applicationContext;
    }

    @Override
    public void afterPropertiesSet() throws Exception {
        MutablePropertySources sources = ((ConfigurableApplicationContext) applicationContext).getEnvironment().getPropertySources();
        if (overridingSource == null) {
            return;
        }
        sources.addFirst(new ResourcePropertySource(overridingSource));
    }
}

Now we are moving this to spring 3.1.2 and can help me out weather spring has provided some new API to do it more efficient way?

A: Spring 3.1 introduced a new Environment Abstraction, PropertySource Abstraction (both links show SpringSource Blog articles).
But I think you do not need to override it in spring 3.0 or 3.1
<bean class="org.springframework.context.support.PropertySourcesPlaceholderConfigurer">
    <property name="locations">
        <list>
            <value>classpath*:application-config.properties</value>
            <value>file:${user_config_path}/application-config.properties</value>
        </list>
    </property>
    <property name="localOverride" value="true" />
    <property name="ignoreResourceNotFound" value="true" />
</bean>

BTW. in Spring 3.0 the bean class is: PropertyPlaceholderConfigurer (see this blog http://www.baeldung.com/2012/02/06/properties-with-spring/)

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The term La Florida signifies not only the present state of Florida, but a much larger area. Under the term we include, in addition to the territory which still retains the name, most of the state of Georgia and a significant coastal area of the present state of South Carolina.
The native people of La Florida were generally fierce and warlike and their cultural heritage did not approach that which flourished in Mexico – geographically not too distant – or in Peru. Against adverse natural conditions they struggled to wrest a living from an inhospitable land. Intertribal warfare was constant. Life was hard and scarcely calculated to inspire or further any incipient urge toward developing a sense of the True and the Beautiful. The native people have left few evidences of distinctive creations of artistic inspiration.
Robert Allen Matter, "The Spanish Missions of Florida: The Friars versus the Governors in the 'Golden Age,' 1606-1690," (Ph.D. diss., University of Washington, 1972) 15. See below, 14, 48.


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Home News Lucid's New Tool Lets Customers Customize Everything About Their Cars
Lucid's New Tool Lets Customers Customize Everything About Their Cars
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Beebom Staff
Last Updated: September 13, 2020 4:34 pm
Lucid, the California-based EV-makers, recently launched the 2021 "Lucid Air" in the market after keeping it as a prototype for quite some time. Along with the new EV, the company also made a new customizer on its website via which potential customers can design their car before pre-ordering.
The company added a new "configurator" for its cars on its official website following the unveiling of the "Lucid Air". Their prototype car was kept as a concept for a long time. However, the company recently announced that it will bring its "Lucid Air" series of cars in 2021. And potential customers can design a 3D model of a "Lucid Air" of their choice using the company's virtual-designing tool and view their model in VR at a Lucid dealership.
Using the tool, customers who are planning to get a "Lucid Air" can design a specific model of the car as per their preference. It is just like creating an avatar for a game, but you will be designing the car that you will get.
Design Your Car to See It in VR
So, after selecting the model of the car, you will get the options to manipulate the color, look, roof, wheels, and even the interior of the car. And when you change a feature, you will see the result on the car in real-time.
Apart from tweaking the various features, you can scroll up or down to zoom in or zoom out. Moreover, there are points on the car on which you can click to open the doors and the hood. You can even go inside the car to check out the interiors.
Although the tool is quite well-designed, it is pretty laggy, as of now. However, it is expected to improve with time.
Now, after you design your Lucid car, you can save it to your profile. Then you can go to a Lucid showroom, 20 of which the company aims to open in the States, and experience it in VR.
VIATechcrunch


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Извор () е село в Северна Македония, част от Община Чашка.

География
Селото е разположено в областта Азот югозападно от град Велес.

История
В ΧΙΧ век Извор е село в нахия Азот на Велешката кааза на Османската империя. Църквата "Свети Атанасий". В "Етнография на вилаетите Адрианопол, Монастир и Салоника", издадена в Константинопол в 1878 година и отразяваща статистиката на мъжкото население от 1873 Извор (Izvor) е посочено като село с 36 домакинства и 164 жители българи. Според статистиката на Васил Кънчов ("Македония. Етнография и статистика") в края на XIX век Изворъ има 407 жители, от които мнозинството 370 българи християни, 7 турци и 30 цигани.

Жителите му в началото на века са под върховенството на Българската екзархия - според статистиката на секретаря на Екзархията Димитър Мишев ("La Macédoine et sa Population Chrétienne") в 1905 година в Извор (Izvor) живеят 472 българи екзархисти и 18 цигани. Според секретен доклад на българското консулство в Скопие 44 от 60 къщи в селото през 1907 година под натиска на сръбската пропаганда в Македония признават Цариградската патриаршия, но след Младотурската революция от 1908 година се връщат към Българската екзархия.

При избухването на Балканската война в 1912 година трима души от Извор са доброволци в Македоно-одринското опълчение.

След Междусъюзническата война в 1913 година селото попада в Сърбия.През декември 1914 - та местния жител Петре се удавя в река Вардар, за да се спаси от мъченията, на които го подлагат сръбските окупатори.

На етническата си карта от 1927 година Леонард Шулце Йена показва Извор (Izvor) като българско християнско село.

По време на българското управление във Вардарска Македония в годините на Втората световна война, Спиро М. Койзеклиев от Щип е български кмет на Извор от 8 октомври 1941 година до 22 юли 1943 година. След това кмет е Никола Йорд. Манов от Велес (22 юли 1943 - 17 август 1943).

До административните промени от 2004 г. Извор е общински център на едноименна селска община, към която принадлежат още някоко околни села. Общината е изцяло присъединена към община Чашка.

Личности
Родени в Извор
  Димитър Вълчев, български революционер от ВМОРО, четник на Петър Христов Германчето
  Стойко Иванов (1883 - 1903), български революционер на ВМОК, четник при Стоян Бъчваров, загинал при сражението с турски аскер в Карбинци
  Христо Изворски (1900 - 1933), български революционер от ВМРО

Бележки

Села в община Чашка

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Police are in pursuit of a pick-up truck on Ygnacio Valley Rd. in Concord.
Police originally tried to pull the driver over in Clayton for a brake light violation, but the driver failed to yield and the pursuit began.
UPDATE, 12:08am: The driver turned on to Ayers from Ygnacio Valley Rd., and was driving on the wrong side of the street. Police decided to cancel the pursuit and let the vehicle go.
The vehicle is a stolen truck out of Concord. It's a Chevy Silverado with a lock box in the back.
Heard them going down Pine Hollow Rd. towards Clayton.
Really? Why let them go? I don't get it. If they fled they have something to hide, obviously. Just crazy.
Wait, what? Failing to yield, driving on the wrong side of the road and with a stolen vehicle?! Well I suppose the smart thing to do would be to let them go. Wth?
Ditto Eric… Heard them fly down Pine Hollow, as well.
Concord pd, what? What were you doing? Stolen truck and you let them go? Middle of the night on a thursday, how busy are the streets. Stop being so scared, when was the last time One of you got shot….thats right grow some take the town back, start fighting the good fight… good god men, murderers, rapists, pedophiles hiding living in plain site. Its like a movie version of hell, when I enter your town im always on guard and ready to defend myself to the death because of it.
What a joke! Shoot out the tires, or is there no law and order in this area.
I think I heard him on our street last night. Had modified exhaust = loud. Was wondering what it was, knew it wasn't one of the neighbors, loser didn't realize it's a dead end street.
That sounds like my truck but mine is parked in my garage. Yesterday a guy pulls up next to me and asks if i'd like the dings in my truck fixed. I said no and he then asks if I'd like to sell it. Got a bad vibe from this interaction.
Does it have on star? Call them to shut the truck off if so.
It's good they let him go, otherwise he probably would have crashed and the owner would be stuck with a wrecked truck. At least this way he may get it back in one piece.
This guy new if he got crazy, they would let him go. Typical flawed libtard thinking.
This policy encourages rather than deters dangerous pursuits.
Helicopters are great for pursuits. Is someone going to tell me there isn't enough tax revenue for one ? Sure.
That there are so many police experts on Claycord. I think Concord PD should keep them on speed dial so when a pursuit starts they could tell the cops when to keep chasing and when it's too risky. Of course we would need lots of them signed up because many would be playing Grand Theft Auto and too busy to answer .
was it a three lock box?
but seriously, that's pretty bad police work.
The driver turned on to Ayers from Ygnacio Valley Rd., and was driving on the wrong side of the street. Police decided to cancel the pursuit and let the vehicle go.
All the more reason to stay on them, especially when they were in a pick-up truck vs a car at that time of night.
Okay so much for my arm chair opinions.
If they had continued pursuing and the suspect crashed head-on with another car you would all be singing a different tune, blaming the police for chasing someone in such a dangerous manner.
I think the policy has more to do with the lawyers than the politicians.
I was going to say the same thing, but you beat me to it.
At the time the pursuit was called off the only violation was a burned out tail light, It about ten minutes later that they figured out that it was stolen truck.
I love the posters that say "Flying past me" Speeds during the pursuit were 45 mph on pine hollow and 55 mph on Ygnacio…. They must be terrified every day during the commute hour.
You guys are all morons. If the bad guy hits your family or some other innocent person the City will be on the hook for it. For a stolen truck. Not worth it. Be glad CPD had the wisdom to call it off. The cops didn't want to let him go either, but it was the wiser choice. Love the experts on here…morons.
Why let them go? If they steal trucks, who knows what else the fools are up to. Disgusting. Hope they get caught by the law and by Mother Karma.
All you police critics would jump on the other side of shots were fired or they pitted the truck into your front door.
It's not worth the risk to continue the chase, and as usual, some people will never get it.
I'm glad CPD had the common sense to call it off.
High speed urban chases are not worth the price.
Agree with D & Risk vs. reward. No innocent life is worth losing over this POS!
Law is pretty clear . City is not on the hook.Doesnt mean the cops should never quit chasing though.
Shoot out the tires? What a maroon. You must be quite the marksman to be able to hit a target moving 45-55 mph while chasing from behind. And what do you suppose happens when a fully inflated car tire gets hit with a hollow point round? I hope you had your sarcasm button turned on and I just missed it.
So, let me make sure I've got this right-if you drive on the wrong side of the street, then CPD will stop the pursuit? There's a hot tip for those doing GTA.. Wonderful.
Moron ? If the police let them all go, they will learn to run every time. An increase in pursuits is more dangerous.
Finally, let's talk RESPONSIBILITY. If you run from the police which results in an injury accident, YOU are responsible. Not the police.
If the law says otherwise, then we need to change the damn law.
Otherwise, why have a law in the first place ?
Brain mass splatter on the windshield of this stolen truck would make for a more interesting story and also stop the criminals fleeing police. As long as there is no penalty for running they will continue to do so.
Seems like with all the tech we have today, this should be possible. We all need to play a part if we want a safe place to live.
I was on my way to class Wed. coming down willowpass into Concord It was around 9:30am . There was a older 4 door rusty colored car with a white/hispanic male driving really fast (for that entering the pass) with his hazards on… headed out of Concord. He had two cops chasing him, sirens going.. and I remember thinking 1. the sirens aren't very loud 2. he is going to kill somebody. Not all chases need to be high speed (he was maybe doing 50-55) to be considered dangerous. I see people who are risking the lives of others on the road daily. Always putting their own want before anyone else. It doesn't matter if it's texting, make-up, aggressive lane changes, speeding, dancing.. I mean who needs to be dancing around shaking the car at 70 mph blowing smoke out the window? and not to mention smoking weed like it's legal. I used to work at a liquor store.. most of the people coming in for booze at lunch were soccer moms and professionals that are always shaking their fingers at everyone else. How are the police supposed to protect us from everything all the time?
And this does not consist of only Concord PD. The pursuit is sent to neighboring agencies who are in position in case the pursuit heads their direction, but these other agencies will respond to assist either way.
So for this pursuit last night, it most likely would have led to 15 to 20 police vehicles from as far as Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, CHP, CoCo Sheriff, BART, Pittsburg, etc., etc.
Remember the Stockton Bank Robbery Hostage pursuit? Must have been 100 police units in that video.
They should have shot the key out of the ignition so the vehicle would coast safely to a stop.
Ya'all missed the comment, SHOOT OUT THE TIRES, end of story.
As well, idiots, any reasonable person would want this a$$hole off the road. Because s/he will kill someone on their own, soon enough without any help from the police.
Thank you CPD for all you do. You have a very hard job to do. It's damn if you and damn with you don't for many people on here. Keep up the good work. Many of us appreciate all you do.
I meant to say you're damn if you do and damn if you don't.
LOL at all these people that don't understand police procedure, they call off a chase when it gets too dangerous, wrong side of the road at high speeds in a residential area is very risky… They didn't let him go, they just call off the chase to let it settle down, and then get him later.


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Sterility 71 — Where the label states that Tiletamine Hydrochloride is sterile, it meets the requirements when tested as directed for Membrane Filtration under Test for Sterility of the Product to be Examined.
pH 791 : between 3.0 and 5.0, in a solution (1 in 10).
Chromatographic purity— Prepare a test solution of Tiletamine Hydrochloride in methanol containing 50.0 mg per mL. Prepare a Standard solution in methanol containing 1.0 mg of USP Tiletamine Hydrochloride RS per mL. Prepare a thin-layer chromatographic plate (see Chromatography 621 ) coated with a 0.25-mm layer of chromatographic silica gel mixture as follows. Prewash the plate by developing it in a mixture of methanol and ether (8:2) to the top of the plate, and allow the plate to dry. Separately apply 5 µL of the test solution and the Standard solution to the plate, and develop the chromatogram until the solvent front has moved about three-fourths of the length of the plate. Remove the plate from the chamber, mark the solvent front, allow the plate to air-dry, and examine under short- and long-wavelength UV light: no individual secondary spot observed in the chromatogram obtained from the test solution is greater in size or intensity than the principal spot observed in the chromatogram obtained from the Standard solution, corresponding to 2%, and the total of any such spots observed does not exceed 3%.
Chloride content— Transfer about 250 mg of it, accurately weighed, to a conical flask, add 5 mL of water, 5 mL of glacial acetic acid, and 50 mL of methanol, and swirl to dissolve. Add 1 drop of eosin Y TS, and titrate with 0.1 N silver nitrate VS to the endpoint when the granular precipitate first turns to a permanent pink color. Each mL of 0.1 N silver nitrate is equivalent to 3.545 mg of chloride: between 13.24% and 14.06% is found.
Assay— Transfer about 300 mg of Tiletamine Hydrochloride, accurately weighed, to a conical flask, add 70 mL of glacial acetic acid and 10 mL of mercuric acetate TS, and swirl to dissolve. Add 2 drops of crystal violet TS, and titrate with 0.1 N perchloric acid VS to a blue-green endpoint. Perform a blank determination, and make any necessary correction. Each mL of 0.1 N perchloric acid is equivalent to 25.98 mg of C12H17NOS·HCl.


It is a non-profit corporation registered with the State and managed by a duly elected Board of Directors. Its purpose is to maintain all common areas and to govern the community in accordance with the provision of Federal Law, State Law, CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and the Rules and Regulations of the Association. The corporation is financially supported by all members of the homeowners association. Membership is both automatic and mandatory. Your homeowner's association is structured in a similar fashion to your City government where the Board of Directors acts in the capacity of the City Counsel and your managing agent performs the functions of the City Manager.
How is my community governed?
Your community will be governed by an elected Board of Directors. Much like City government, the Board is in place to support and enforce the governing documents of your community via "consensus" governance, which requires a majority vote of the Board. Board members as individuals may not always agree on the best course of action, but typically the best and most fair decisions are reached through this method of governance.
The Homeowner's Association again is a corporation and therefore a governing body that is required to oversee its business. The Board of Directors is elected by the homeowners. The limitation and restrictions of the powers of the Board of Directors is outlined in the Association's Bylaws. The Board of Directors may not take action as individuals, as their power and authority, as well as their protection from individual liability, is limited to those decisions taken via a quorum vote (majority vote) at a duly held and noticed meeting. Once a Board Member steps outside of a meeting, they have the same rights and responsibilities as any individual member living within the community. They pay assessments, must follow the rules and are held to the same standards as any other community member.
As Board Members are unpaid volunteers, it would simply not be feasible to expect them to take on the day-to-day administrative duties necessary to run an Association. Therefore a management company is contracted by the Board of Directors to provide such services as: Collection of assessments, supervision of subcontractors, obtaining bids for subcontracted services, providing financial statements and collection reports, as well as a general clearing house for problem solving, communications with homeowners and the Board of Directors and to serve in an advisory capacity. The management company reports directly to the Board and supports and ensures all policies and governance decisions as adopted by the majority vote of the Board of Directors is enacted. The managing agent gathers information and supporting documentation and provides it to the Board to assist them in making sound business decisions.
The Articles of Incorporation is a recorded document and is on file within the County recorder's office of the County in which the property is located. It is the "birth certificate" of the corporation and allows the Association to operate under the corporate law.
The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) are the governing legal documents that set up the guidelines for the operation of the planned community and set the expectations and requirements for the Board and membership. They are contractual in nature and are legally enforceable against and by the Board and the Member. The CC&Rs were recorded by the County recorder's office of the County in which the property is located and are included in the title to your property.
The Bylaws are the guidelines for the governance of the non-profit corporation. The Bylaws define the duties and authorities of the Board and outline the role of the various offices within the Board of Directors. Located within the Bylaws are the terms of the Directors, the membership's voting rights, required meetings and notices of meetings, and the principal office of the Association, as well as other specific items that relate to the manner in which your community is governed.
Most Associations have developed Rules and Regulations as provided for in the CC&Rs and adopted by the Board of Directors. Rules are established to support and define the requirements of the CC&Rs and are written in plain language. They assist in providing clarification and direction to the homeowners for common courtesies with regard to parking, vehicles, pets and pool use hours, etc. In addition, your Association will adopt Architectural Guidelines with procedures for submitting requests to make exterior changes to your home. Such changes may include patio covers, decks, landscaping, exterior color changes or extensive interior changes and additions. These rules and guidelines are set up to maintain the aesthetic value and integrity of the community on behalf of all owners, and hopefully protect the market value of your investment as well. While the rules and regulations may not be viewed as a benefit to an individual member of a company, they are in place for the betterment of the corporation as a whole. Rules and regulations that are not in conflict with the governing documents of the community, or State and Federal statutes are legally binding and enforceable.
What are Policies & Procedures?
Policies and Procures are adopted by the Board and define a course of action that will be taken in the event a requirement of the community governing documents are not upheld. Policies and Procedures provide disclosure to members as to the course of action that will be taken, provide direction to the managing agent as to the expectations in which to proceed and ensure that the actions of the Board are fairly and equally enforced so that their decisions are not arbitrary or capricious. An example of a policy would be your Enforcement and Collection Policy.
What are the different types of meetings within our community?
There are two basic types of meetings that will be held within your community. A Membership Meeting is any meeting for which the members have a right to take action. A Board meeting is a meeting for which the Board takes action and governs association business that falls under their purview as the elected officials of the corporation. Membership action is via a ballot vote, and there are specific quorum requirements for which the membership must meet (as defined in your Bylaws) in order for action to be driven. As an example, your Annual Meeting is a membership meeting, and is in place so that members can elect Board Members. From time to time situations may arise for which the Board or Membership may call a Special Membership Meeting, the reasons for this can vary and would cover issues such as special assessments above 5% of the annual budget, assessment increases above 20% of the annual budget, governing document amendments or various other issues which require a membership vote, and as outlined by statute or your governing documents. Board meetings are an integral part of your community and are in place so that your Board of Directors may review pertinent association information and take action on issues related to the community. Board action, just as membership action, is via a quorum vote of the Board.
Yes, all regular meetings of the Board are held and noticed in accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Act. Notice of the time and place of any regular board meeting as well as agenda items slated to be discussed will be noted in the community newsletter. The agenda, if not available at the time of publication of your newsletter, will be posted within the community or can be accessed online if your community has a website. Board meetings provide a vehicle which allows the Board to take action on behalf of the corporation. Members have a right to be heard at a regular Board meeting, although participation is limited to what is commonly referred to as the "Open Forum" session of the meeting. During Open Forum, a specified amount of time is dedicated to members in attendance to provide feedback and/or concerns to the Board. Once the Open Forum session of the meeting is closed, members are encouraged to observe the business portion of the meeting, but may not participate in the decision making process.
Are there any meetings for which I do not have a right to attend as a member of the Association?
As with any business, there are discussions and decisions which must be made that involve privileged information or matters that are personal in nature. In these instances, and as supported by statute, the Board may convene what is known as an Executive Session Meeting. Those items which a Board may convene and address in an Executive session are: Litigation Matters, Formation of Contracts, Disciplinary Hearings, Personnel Issues and Payment of Assessment issues. The Board is required to generally disclose all issues addressed at an Executive meeting to the membership at the first Regular meeting of the Board following an Executive Session.
How are CC&Rs and Rules and Regulations Enforced?
Enforcement of the CC&Rs and Rules and Regulations are among the most difficult aspect of association governance. It is an understood principal within a community association that members knowingly entered into their "contract" and therefore will willingly comply with and support the requirements of the community on a volunteer basis. This principal is supported through disclosures that were presented to each member prior to purchase into the community and based upon the fact that through purchase, membership and compliance are automatic and legally binding. In most cases, rule infractions are simply a misunderstanding on the part of the community member and once they receive notice that they are in violation, the infraction is fixed in a reasonable amount of time. Unfortunately, in some instances a member will place their personal desires above that of the community and more rigorous action must be taken by the Board on behalf of the association. In these instances, while it may appear that action is not being taken, the Board is actively pursuing the matter in accordance with the association's adopted enforcement policy and those statutes which govern the manner in which due process must occur. Penalties, such as fines and suspension of privileges or voting rights, cannot be imposed against a member unless due process has been followed. "Due process" is a procedural fairness in the Board's decision-making process. The process must be fair and reasonable, and not arbitrary or capricious. The elements of due process include: (1) giving the accused notice of the alleged violation; (2) providing a reasonable opportunity for the accused to cure the violation; (3) if not cured, providing a reasonable opportunity for the accused to defend themselves and to know the accuser and have an opportunity to question (cross examine) the witness and (4) giving the accused an opportunity to examine and refute the evidence. In effect, it is very similar to due process through our judicial system. This process is outlined in your community enforcement policy. In rare instances, a member may choose to ignore Board findings and the matter may have to be escalated to legal counsel. In these instances, avenues for compliance may involve various forms of arbitration, mediation and even the filing of a lawsuit.
Residents should always try to resolve a situation between themselves, prior to turning to the Association. Part of being a good neighbor, is keeping the lines of communication open. Many neighbor-to-neighbor disputes could have been avoided through a simple conversation. If you have tried to resolve a situation through neighborly means without success, you may submit a complaint in writing it to the manager of your association. If the situation is deemed in violation of the Policies and Guidelines, the Board of Directors will take action in accordance with the community's adopted enforcement policy. Your continued assistance may be required.
How do I find out what committees are active and how I can get involved?
The best communities are those that have volunteer participation through active committee members. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact your community manager to see what volunteer opportunities are currently available.
The amount of the budget has many variables (level of service, types of service and number of members for which costs are shared). Once the budget is adopted by the Board, it must be sent to the membership at least 30 days prior to the end of your association's fiscal year along with many other mandatory disclosures. Your annual assessment rate may not exceed 20% of the prior fiscal year's assessment rate unless approved by the membership.
Reserve funds are monies set aside for future repair or replacement of all common area components located within your association, and for which there is a life expectancy of 30 years or less for the component. Reserves may cover items such as: lighting, street resurfacing, pool equipment, painting, landscape replacement, etc. There are very strict laws which govern the manner in which reserve funds may be used, and with the exception of a short term loan to operating, reserves may not be used for any purpose other than for long term repair/replacement.
There is no concrete answer to this. Typically the Civil Code provides for annual increases, but not to exceed 20 percent per year without the vote of the membership. The Board of Directors may approve an increased budget, increasing your assessment up to this percentage in order to cover increased costs of operating and maintaining the common area and sufficient reserve funds. Assessment increases are largely driven by the economy and the level of service and amenities desired by community members. As within your own budget, the more service a community wants, the higher the assessment rate.
The maintenance and management services incurred by the Association are dependent upon timely receipt of the assessments due from each homeowner. Late payments will result in a late charge as assessments are due on the first of the month. In addition, the CC&Rs allows the Association to charge late charges and interest and proceed with a lien on your property, including a personal judgment or even foreclosure proceeding for nonpayment of assessments. If you are having a difficult time paying your assessments, please do not simply stop payment, as collection charges add up quickly. The best route to take is to open clear lines of communication with your Board and request a payment plan. In many cases, your Board can assist through a difficult situation and limit your having to pay collection charges which can far exceed your monthly obligation.
Why must I get Board approval for making changes to my home or landscape?
Living in a planned community provides many benefits to the membership, and imposes some restrictions as well. And, while no two sets of CC&Rs are the same, they are all similar in that every homeowner associations has some form of architectural improvement requirements. The specific requirements for your community can be found in your CC&Rs. While the process may sometimes seem cumbersome, it is for the protection of the corporation in ensuring a standard of conformity that is in keeping with the overall architectural design of the community is maintained and also provides a process for neighbor awareness. Your governing documents can provide more specific information on the requirements of your community as well as the manner in which the Board must go about the approval process. The necessity for a fair, reasonable and expeditious process is supported by state statute.


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It's hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world.
I like to think that I write about a pretty eclectic range of films, from classics to what's out next. So it perhaps shouldn't be surprising that I decided to do a month on Dolly Parton's forays into movies.
Dolly is a fascinating person, with her big hair and amazing figure, she's a woman who has been incredibly successful, who is determined and kind and smart, but also has done a lot for others, including promoting literacy and education. She's incredibly smart and funny, but is also all woman. Quotable and uplifting, she's someone who I find really inspiring.
And she also made some great, and not so great films.
I picked some of my favourites to review and also some that I hadn't seen before. What appears on the list below are the ones I've reviewed and talked about, though she has many film appearances and I just couldn't watch them all.
What struck me watching these is how good she is in all of them. She knows she's not a trained actress, so she sticks with characters that she can relate to, and yet she gives some really powerful performances in some of her movies.
I hope that you'll watch some of these or read the reviews, and I hope you enjoy them. I had a lot of fun watching these.
What's your favourite Dolly film?


Inspired by the Mid-Autumn Festival, which has been held in Asia for over 3,000 years, Pierre Hermé interprets the traditional mooncakes and proposes four colorful versions: Praliné & Chocolat (Chocolate pound cake, flaky dark chocolate praliné), Ispahan (rose and raspberry cake, litchi and rose fruit paste), Infiniment Vanille (Soft almond and vanilla pound cake) and Thé Vert Matcha & Yuzu (Matcha green tea and candied yuzu cake). Presented in a luxurious box, they can be purchased from September 13 to October 8.
The festival will take place on October 4 when the full moon will be the brightest of the year according to the Chinese calendar. An ideal time to offer and share these typical Chinese cakes, symbols of family unity.


We've seen Daniel Radcliffe as a hero, we've seen him in period pieces, some have even seen him naked on stage. But now the Harry Potter star takes on his most "normal" role to date, as a simple guy trying to win the affections of a girl.
Radcliffe is the star of What If, a romantic comedy directed by Michael Dowse. He plays Wallace, a medical school drop-out who meets a cool girl named Chantry (Zoe Kazan). She lives with her boyfriend (Rafe Spall), which becomes a bit of an issue for Wallace when he realizes he's in love with her.
What If has a pretty typical set-up to be sure but the cast (which also includes Adam Driver) definitely piques my interest. The film hits U.S. theaters August 1 and you can check out the trailer below.
Here's the first What If trailer, thanks to Yahoo.
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year when it was called "The F Word." "F" as in "friend," not the other one. Reviews out of the festival were largely positive and CBS Films nabbed the distribution rights.
Med school dropout Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) is a hopeless romantic who's been repeatedly burned, first by his parents in a traumatic divorce, then by his cheating ex. He's put his life on hold, until he meets animator Chantry (Zoe Kazan) — who, unfortunately, is already in a relationship. Ignoring their attraction, the pair decide to remain friends, which turns out to be far more difficult than they imagined. It might seem odd that Mike Dowse (Goon, FUBAR) could make the year's freshest and most winning romantic comedy, but then one should remember the genuine tenderness that underlay the horrifying mullets and beer-guzzling in those earlier films. Patiently allowing Wallace and Chantry to stumble towards recognizing their connection, and filling out the margins with a cast of intriguing secondary characters, Dowse and screenwriter Elan Mastai have made a rare romantic comedy: sensitive, contemporary, and most importantly very, very funny.


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Corey Whelan has joined Crewe Alexandra on loan until January.
The Academy defender, who moved to Liverpool from Crewe at U10 level, is scheduled to return to the club on January 7 having spent just over three months with the League Two outfit.
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Q: compiling data, what to do when there is a missing value when web scraping? I have a couple of questions.
I am scraping data from a journal and trying to compile it into a dataset. The issue that I have had when compiling is null values for some of the html objects I am scraping.
page1<-read_html("http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.3102/0013189X08317501")
author <- html_text(html_nodes(page1, '.art_authors'))
year <- html_text(html_nodes(page1, '.year'))
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page <- html_text(html_nodes(page1, '.page'))
email <- html_text(html_nodes(page1, xpath = "//a[@class = 'email']"))
row1<-cbind(author, year, journalName, art_title, volume, page, email)

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row2<-cbind(author, year, journalName, art_title, volume, page, email)

page3<-read_html("http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.3102/0013189X037002104")
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page <- html_text(html_nodes(page3, '.page'))
email <- html_text(html_nodes(page3, xpath = "//a[@class = 'email']"))
row3<-cbind(author, year, journalName, art_title, volume, page, email)
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So this turns up as a problem because the third article is missing their email.
One other problem I have, I have a list with all the
pagex<-read_html("http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/xxxx/xxxxxxx")

ready for implementation. But I there has to be a better way than to manually change all the lines of code for each entry since the order is sequential. I am just not certain what to do.

A: For the first part of the question, you can just write an if-else condition for each of the scraping nodes so that you assign a default value in case the field is missing.
Also, instead of calling the three pages separately, you can save all the urls in a list and loop over them the length of the list and save it to a data frame inside the loop.


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To provide the high quality service and finish that they are trained to do, TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven often partners with electrical companies and building developers. Give us a call to discover how we are able to assist with any projects and one of our dependable team can visit your property to supply a high quality television, satellite and internet advise or installation service.
What is Freesat?
Freesat Installation Sutton-in-Craven
Freesat was created to ensure that everyone in the UK has access to the best free digital television. Freesat was formed as a joint venture between the BBC and ITV in May 2007. So, while we're a new service, we've been around for quite some time. In truth, we're a non-profit owned by two of the country's most popular broadcasters.
Freesat installation Sutton-in-Craven is a small team of people who love what we do for you and we enjoy our jobs. TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven share your passion for great TV and are excited about bringing you the best of free digital TV. for channels click here
Do i need an aerial for Freeview?
Freeview Aerials at TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven
Channels available for free on television, We've grabbed the best television, wrapped it up, and dubbed it FREEVIEWTM. It's all the shows that keep you riveted to the TV, making you laugh, cry, shout, hide, and speak about the following day. There are up to 50 digital TV channels and 24 radio stations available for free.
While tv aerials are necessary to receive Freeview live on TV via the TV Guide, some stations can be accessed on internet connected devices without one. If you already have an aerial, check that the cables are in good condition and ensure that it is connected to the aerial point in your room. The aerial must be firmly inserted into the back of your freeview TV or recorder socket.
It also needs to be in the right position, and not damaged by the weather. It's worth going outside to check it's pointing in the same direction as other neighbouring properties. If you are having problems viewing channels TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven can help you to fix the problem
What type of aerial do I need?
There are two types of aerials: clustered aerials and wideband aerials. For the greatest results, TV Aerial Installation Sheffield recommends using a wideband aerial. These, also known as Type T (for "total") or Type W (for "wideband"), cover the complete range of digital TV signals and continue to work even if your TV signals change.
The vast majority of aerials that have been replaced in the previous ten years are likely to be wideband aerials. This varies depending on where you reside. More information is available on the BBC and Ofcom websites' aerial support sections. A wideband aerial may be able to assist you receive some Freeview channels, such as BBC Four HD, BBC News HD, and Forces TV, depending on where you live.
To check what channels are predicted to be available in your area, use our Freeview channel checker before you consider consulting any qualified aerial installer. Loft aerials or portable indoor room aerials may work in areas where there is good reception, but they can be subject to electrical interference from other domestic appliances.
What if I share a communal aerial?
Aerials are divided into two types: grouped aerials and wideband aerials. TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven recommends using a wideband aerial for the best results. Also known as Type T (for 'total') or Type W (for 'wideband,' these cover the entire range of signals used to transmit digital TV and continue to work even if your TV signals change.
Installing a new Digital aerial
Check our aerial troubleshooting guide to see if that can help. If it turns out you need to get a new aerial installed, TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven recommend that you always use a qualified aerial installer. They will have experience working at heights and information on transmitters in your area. Visit the following websites to find one local to you:
GetMeViewing.org.uk (Confederation of Aerial Industries).
GetMeDigital.com (Registered Digital Installers).
Based on industry guidance, a typical aerial replacement costs £150. However, it can vary depending on where you live and how complex the installation is. It's always a good idea to get more than one quote.
Viewing Freeview without an aerial
In addition to watching your favourite shows via the TV Guide via an aerial connection, you can also watch some shows via an internet connection on a connected Freeview Play TV, mobile phones and tablets via our mobile app, or on your computer via our website. You can watch live and on demand TV on the BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, UKTV Play, STV, and Horror Bites /CBS Catchup players.
More information on how to view Freeview on internet connected devices can be found in our How to watch Freeview online article and our What do I need to get Freeview Play pages.
How much Does TV Wall Mounting Cost?
The size of the TV you wish to attach to the wall can influence the price of TV wall mounting, according to TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven. This is because a smaller TV may be properly mounted by one expert installer, whilst larger and heavier TVs sometimes necessitate the services of two TV installers to safely lift and secure them in place. Another aspect that could affect the price of your installation is the need for additional procedures to safely mount your TV to the wall. For example, plywood put underneath plasterboard or specialised fasteners may be necessary.
It is also worth noting that larger TVs simply take longer to mount, from taking the TV out of the box to attaching the bracket to the TV. Finally, brackets for larger TVs are generally more expensive than brackets for smaller TVs. This is especially noticeable with full motion wall brackets, where the price difference between TV wall mounting quotes can be hundreds of pounds.
Type Of Wall for Tv Wall Mounting
The type of wall on which you want the tv wall mounting can also influence the cost of TV mounting installation. Some distinctions include solid walls made of brick/plaster, dry-lined walls made of plasterboard stuck on top of brickwork, and stud walls made of hollow walls secured to wooden or metal studs. Each type necessitates different fixings and techniques, and many TV wall mounting companies will refuse to mount TVs to plasterboard walls, but please be assured that there is nothing to fear if done correctly. TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven previously blogged about how to safely secure TVs to stud walls.
So depending on what TV you have will depend on what you need doing and TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven will help you choose the correct TV Bracket for your walls and the layout of the room.
Installers at TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven will install everything from TV System, CCTV System to HD System and would be more than happy to help with WiFi Systems. TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven Engineers can also install Satellite systems, 4K Systems and TV Aerial Systems for Communal areas.
TV aerial installations
Installs at TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven will cost between £99 and £200 usually as all TV Aerial Installers are different as you may need a TV Aerial Booster or Masthead amplifier.
Having a local aerial installer is key for finding someone reliable and affordable, so just check out our reviews and see what they say about TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven tv aerial installations.
Money back guarantee for customers
All consumer rights at TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven can be dealt with and explained with a conversation by Becky Jubb in the office. How to get things done correctly or how to get things done in your home or area will be explained by the office. Having things done could not be easier just speak to all our consumer rights people. From TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven repairs, value for money, free satellite or Freeview are amazing value for money. Also if money is tight just get a digital box instead of a sky. TV Aerials Sutton-in-Craven can help today.
Freesat and Freeview and Best Installation Sky system
If you can have professional Freesat or Freeview install from your local area, direct you on what new or best TV system would work on your WiFi and what TV System is used for installing, a TV. Choose a Local TV Aerial to watch Freeview or Freesat today. Also within a few days, we will have you fixed up with Freeview or Freesat. TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven will come to you today and TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven can install multiple aerial and CCTV systems.
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What Services do you offer at TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven?
At TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven, we place a strong emphasis on consumer rights and having the appropriate conversations with our customers to ensure that they receive the service they require. TV Aerials Services Sutton-in-Craven can ensure that your new smart TV receives the proper Freeview aerial services, repairs, or Freesat dish.We can also connect it to the wifi to unlock the full potential of your smart TV. We get things done at the TV aerials Liverpool. The slogan of TV Aerials Sutton-in-Craven is "We Get Things Done." We use local satellite system suppliers because we are a local firm, so get a professional to come out and install your digital aerial, sky, Freesat, Freeview, or new TV system today.
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Satellite Dish Installation in Sutton-in-Craven
We offer a satellite dish installation service for all satellite dish needs, including European satellite dishes, Asian satellite dishes, Freesat satellite dishes, and motorised satellite dishes, at TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven. We also do any necessary repairs or upgrades to your satellite dish LNB for Sky Q.
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TV Aerial Signal in Sutton-in-Craven
The TV Aerial signal in Sutton-in-Craven is generally quite good. You will be on the Emily moor transmitter the majority of the time but, in some cases, we will have to put you on billsdale or belmont.
Improve Your TV Aerial Signal in Sutton-in-Craven
We can help boost your TV aerial signal by adding an amplifier or a new digital aerial at TV Aerials Sutton-in-Craven. Due to deterioration, it's possible that the cabling will need to be replaced. It's possible that there's water in the cable, which we can fix and determine the source of the problem.
Let Moulton Aerials know how we can help you!
Arrange for a skilled aerial and satellite engineer to come out and install your tv aerial immediately. CCTV, Freeview, TV Wall Mounts and Freesat are all available with TV Aerial Installation Sutton-in-Craven
Areas Covered by TV Aerial Installation services near Sutton-in-Craven
Little Germany, Goitside, West End, Eccleshill, Five Lane Ends, Undercliffe, Fagley, Bolton Woods, Swain House, Barkerend, Bradford Moor, Thornbury, Eastbrook, Laisterdyke, Wapping, Bierley, East Bowling, East Bierley, Tong, Holme Wood, Horton in Ribblesdale, Settle and more
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These slate serving boards make it easy to serve up a side of pride with your favorite cheeses.
Pay tribute to the place you love most with a serving board that toasts its unique skyline. Decorated with hand-drawn views of New York, Boston, and five other cities, these elegant slabs of slate make it easy to serve up a side of hometown pride with your favorite cheese-and-fruit combos. And here's an insider gifting tip: They make great tokens for friends who've newly moved—or for old pals who can't get enough of their city. Handmade in Vermont.
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Hall of Gods is all about mythology, and you'll see many Norse figures who might be familiar during this game, from Odin to Thor himself. It's one of NetEnt's most popular slot games, mainly because of the 3 progressive jackpots which are up for grabs if you're feeling lucky. The game suits beginners and more experienced players alike, and is suitable for mobile, tablet, and desktop.
Hall of Gods is a 5 reel, 20 payline game, and it also features a progressive jackpot which can be won in three ways. The first step is choosing your bet amount. This can range from 20p per spin, all the way up to £50 per spin, both will be all 20 paylines activated.
Simply spin the reels, and see if you can find some matching symbols. It's as simple as that. Any three matching symbols will trigger a win, and the higher value the symbols are, the more money you will make.
Hall of Gods has an Autoplay feature where you can choose how many spins to automatically play without needing to click for each one.
High value symbols: The gods, Idun, Loki, Freya, Thor, Odin.
As well as the coins you can win from making matching combos on the reels, one of the most appealing things about Hall of Gods is the chance to win not one, not two, but three types of progressive jackpot. You can see the prizes accumulating at the top of the screen, and they are called Mini jackpot, Midi jackpot, and Mega jackpot.
At the time of writing, the jackpots are at a very average payout for them, with the mini jackpot £833.93, the Midi one £46,694,23 and the Mega jackpot an incredible and life changing £2,881,161,16. This really is a game which makes millionaires.
In order to win the jackpot, you need to land the bonus symbol. This is Thor's hammer, and you need to uncover three of these to access the Hall of Gods. Inside the hall, you will be presented with three golden shields. Choose which one to smash, and incredible prizes will be yours.
Feature 1: The expanding wild is one of the best features for Hall of Gods. The Wild Serpent triggers this, and you just need to hit on a winning combo using the snake on reels 2,3 or 4. The Serpent will expand to cover the whole reel, giving you multiple chances for epic combos.
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Like with most NetEnt games, the graphics are really gorgeous and this lends itself to fantastic playability. The symbols are all square, with drawings of the symbols inside, and a lot of deal on the background. The scatter symbol for example is two black crows silhouetted on a full moon, with silver all around, and the word scatter written in a shining font. The font's are all different for the different symbols which helps them stand out.
As well as the high value symbols of the gods, the lower value symbols are a chest of fruit, an axe, a necklace, a ring, and Thor's hammer.
Even the music fits the theme, throwing you right back into Nordic times, facing the gods for an ultimate challenge! It's great that the game is available for mobile and tablet devices as well as desktops, for players who want to spin on the move.
The different types of jackpots make this a really fun game to play, as it feels like there is a a lot more chances to win. The expanding wilds and free spins are great extras to increase playability and maximise winnings, and the whole game has an exciting feel to it on desktop and mobile. With an RTP of 95% it's a great choice for anyone who likes a progressive slot.


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Get your very own MERRY CHRISTMAS! travel cup from Grassfire. Show everyone that you're not ashamed of the "Reason for the Season!"
The front features a festive Christmas design, while the back includes Scripture from Luke 2:10-11, "Good news of great joy ... For today there has been born for you ... a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."
Microwave and dishwasher safe, these seven-inch, 20-ounce cups are double-wall insulated to keep liquids hot or cold. They're BPA free and come with a screw on, spill-resistant, sip-through lid.


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Foodhall at Crockett Row to open in December: The Fort Worth food hall will offer grub from a wide range of local chefs and restaurateurs. The lineup includes: Knife Burger from chef John Tesar, Butler's Cabinet from chef Joshua Harmon, Abe Froman's of Fort Worth from chef Victor Villarreal, Not Just Q, Rollin' n Bowlin', Press Waffle Co., EB2, The Dock, Shawarma Bar, Aina Poke Co., and Gigi's Cupcakes.
Foodhall at Crockett Row will celebrate its grand opening weekend on Dec. 7 and 8 with live music, giveaways and more fun for the whole family.The 16,000-square-foot food hall is located at 3000 Crockett St. in Fort Worth. It will be open Sundays through Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays from 11 a.m. to midnight, and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
B. Frank & Relish Opens at The Boardwalk at Granite Park: Another restaurant is open at The Boardwalk at Granite Park in Plano.
The new concept offers a creative and approachable menu influenced by veteran restaurateur, Jason Graman's, West Coast culinary roots. A mix of classic, artisan and global inspired dishes with twists on comfort food are served in a unique setting with an eclectic array of chandeliers hanging from vintage doors. The eatery is centered around a custom wood fired grill to sear in the flavors of fresh sustainable fish, local Rosewood Wagyu steaks, locally sourced vegetables, and other artesian proteins.
HIDE to offer weekend brunch: The Deep Ellum bar is now offering weekend brunch. mMenu items include griddled banana bread with granola and chocolate chips, eggs Benedict, baked eggs with toast and tater tot hash, biscuits with chorizo gravy, and more. Brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.


As the North Atlantic Treaty Organization marks its 70th anniversary today, the world's preeminent military alliance is in danger. That's the message of 68 former senior officials, security experts, scholars and rights leaders who signed a statement by the bipartisan Transatlantic Democracy Working Group.
With the alliance facing urgent challenges from Russia, China and elsewhere, that commitment is under threat from the backsliding governments of some member states as well as attacks on the alliance and some of America's closest allies by US President Donald Trump.
As the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) marks its 70th anniversary on April 4, the alliance's commitment to advancing democratic principles as well as mutual defense has been hugely beneficial for North America and Europe. Yet today is no time for celebrating. Despite seven decades as the world's preeminent military alliance, NATO's future is in danger, as it faces urgent challenges that require immediate attention, above all a recommitment to democratic values.
As members of the Transatlantic Democracy Working Group (TDWG) and/or strong bipartisan supporters of NATO, we are deeply concerned that the alliance's democratic values are under enormous strain, with fault lines emerging as some NATO members flout the treaty's founding principles and values. Democratic backsliding in several NATO states is simultaneously being kindled by Russia and economically exploited by China.
NATO was founded in the face of external threats mainly from the Soviet Union. Its success during the Cold War helped make a Europe "whole, free and at peace" a realistic goal after the fall of communism. But despite the Soviet collapse and an era of rapprochement, the Russian government is again seeking to undermine NATO's strength in increasingly aggressive ways, both overt and covert, violating or abandoning multiple arms control agreements, ignoring maritime and safety agreements, and disregarding other international norms.
Moscow began to undermine European post-war security in earnest starting with the invasion of Georgia in 2008 before moving to the illegal occupation and purported annexation of Crimea in 2014, its destabilization of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, and more recently, its direct aggression against Ukrainian naval ships in and around the Kerch Strait and Azov Sea last November.
Russia is becoming increasingly sophisticated in the use of 21st-century cyber warfare, including meddling in the democratic elections of NATO member states, most infamously the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Moscow is also using Hungary and other NATO members as backdoors of influence in Europe, fueling distrust, spreading corruption, and exploiting and enabling the rise of nationalist populism throughout the continent.
NATO has been poorly prepared for internal attacks on its democratic values by member states including Turkey, Poland, and Hungary. Turkey especially has waged a widespread crackdown on free expression and carried out mass arrests of dissidents that threaten to undermine the rule of law in that country and the shared values at the core of our alliance.
But a new, perplexing threat—particularly for our NATO allies and even some American diplomats and military leaders—lies in the changing U.S. role. America is no longer viewed as a reliable leader and stalwart guarantor of the alliance's security and democratic values. A gap between rhetoric and action has developed, with Washington adopting an assertive rather than collaborative posture toward some European allies.
NATO helps advance global peace and American interests in many ways. It is a bulwark against threats not only from Russia and China, but also the Islamic State group and other rivals and adversaries. Since September 11, the alliance has been present in Afghanistan for its largest and most sustained operation. NATO helped stabilize and bring peace to the Balkans. It has also been deeply engaged on Turkey's border with the Syria crisis, and is helping cope with the refugee crisis in Europe.
If the United States and our allies are to continue advancing the vision of collective security and democracy that brought Europe and America together in Washington 70 years ago, we must remember that we will be weakened in a world not based on the values and rules that have long fueled our strength and prosperity.
Now is no time for complacency. We must respond to the 21st century challenges facing NATO and reaffirm our commitment to defending and promoting democratic values as the essential foundation of our freedom and security.
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LA County Reports 60 More Omicron Infections – NBC Los Angeles
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Los Angeles County's dramatic rise in COVID-19 infections continued Monday, with more than 3,200 new cases reported, along with seven more deaths and 60 new instances of the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. And the numbers are likely an under-reporting, due to typical weekend information delays, according to the county Department of Public Health.
The county reported 3,258 new COVID infections on Monday, the fourth day in a row the number has topped 3,000. Since the pandemic began, a total of 1,567,133 cases have been confirmed in the county.
The seven new deaths reported Monday lifted the county's cumulative death toll to 27,448.
According to state figures, there were 741 COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals as of Monday, down from 743 on Sunday. There were 172 of those patients being treated in intensive care, down from 180 a day earlier.
The 60 newly confirmed Omicron cases marked a major jump in the county's total, reflecting a trend being seen across the country. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Monday that Omicron — which was first detected in South Africa and has rapidly spread globally — is now estimated to be responsible for 73% of COVID infections nationwide.
The county Department of Public Health reported Monday that COVID outbreaks increased dramatically in almost all sectors during the week that ended Friday — including a 118% jump in the education sector, 83% in congregate housing facilities and 24% at worksites and churches.
However, outbreaks actually dropped by 11% at skilled nursing facilities, a statistic the county attributed to the high rate of booster shots among staff and residents. According to the county, 84% of eligible nursing facility residents in the county have received booster shots, and 50% of
eligible staff.
"Evidence is mounting that for those vaccinated months ago, boosters are necessary to provide the best defense from infection with and transmission of the Omicron variant," county Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said in a statement. "Vaccinations also continue to provide excellent protection from the Delta variant. The widespread uptake of booster shots at skilled nursing facilities — a result of early efforts to get booster doses to these highly vulnerable individuals as soon as they became available — have helped keep outbreaks at lower numbers in these settings.
"This aligns with other information gathered from around the country demonstrating the power of boosters, and the importance of getting boosted as soon as possible once eligible," she said. "Given the rising case numbers, the high rate of community transmission and all the evidence that, over time, our immune systems need a boost to be able to attack the COVID virus, no one eligible should delay getting their booster dose."
According to county figures, as of Dec. 12, 77.6% of eligible county residents aged 5 and older had received at least one dose of vaccine and 69% were fully vaccinated.
More than 1.8 million booster doses have been administered in the county.
Ferrer said last week there is no evidence to suggest the Omicron variant causes more severe symptoms than previous versions, but it is more transmissible than other variants and will circulate more widely in the county — particularly with upcoming holiday travel.
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