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Gervise.com
Come on, Gervise.com, who are you trying to fool?
Your article from July 3 is titled: "Students Create App To Improve Your Public Speaking And Speech Anxiety."
A GoodNewsNetwork.org article from July 2 is titled: "Students Create App to Improve Your Public Speaking and Speech Anxiety"
Your opening:
Do you get queasy when you think about getting on a stage? Do you have trouble getting through a speech without stuttering? Well, now there's an app for that.
Two college students from Drexel University have created an app called Orai – and it's designed to help people improve their public speaking skills.
Orai uses artificial intelligence to offer constructive and concise feedback on clarity, timing, content, delivery, pace, and vocal energy. The app is free to download for Android and iOS.
The opening from GoodNewsNetwork.org:
You're copying-and-pasting someone else's content. And you've got AdSense advertisements on your site? That's just sketchy.
Tags: Plagiarism
ViralInam.com
Come on, ViralInam.com, who are you trying to fool?
Your article from earlier in July is titled: "High Sugar Intake Linked To Mental Health Disorders in Men."
An IFLScience.com article from July 28 is titled: "High Sugar Intake Linked To Mental Health Disorders In Men."
Researchers have found that men who consume a lot of products high in added sugars are more likely to develop conditions like anxiety and depression after five years, compared to men with low sugar intake. A similar link was not seen in women, and the data showed that the opposite relationship is not true – people with mental disorders don't tend to consume more sugary products.
The study, published in Scientific Reports, followed 5,000 men and 2,000 women for a period of 22 years. It showed that men who consume more than 67 grams of sugar have a 23 percent increased chance of poor mental health compared to men that consume less than 39.5 grams. This finding was independent of other factors like health behavior, age, socioeconomic status, etc.
The opening from IFLScience.com:
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HiddenFeed.com
HiddenFeed.com is yet another website with plagiarized content. The WhoIs registration page shows an address in Pakistan.
Netflix Officially Kills Star Ratings, Replacing Them With Thumbs Up and Down
http://hiddenfeed.com/netflix-officially-kills-star-ratings-replacing-thumbs/
http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/netflix-kills-star-ratings-thumbs-up-thumbs-down-1202023257/
The site also has a bunch of AdChoices ads on its articles.
More Techiwire.com articles
Techiwire.com is still around.
Article #1:
88-year-old grandma crosses skydiving off her bucket list: 'It was wonderful'
http://techiwire.com/2017/07/29/88-year-old-grandma-crosses-skydiving-off-her-bucket-list-it-was-wonderful/
Original #1:
88-Year-Old Grandma Crosses Skydiving Off Her Bucket List: 'It Was Wonderful'
http://www.insideedition.com/headlines/24654-88-year-old-grandma-crosses-skydiving-off-her-bucket-list-it-was-wonderful
Strange silk: Why rappelling spiders don't spin out of control
http://techiwire.com/2017/07/08/strange-silk-why-rappelling-spiders-dont-spin-out-of-controlc/
https://publishing.aip.org/publishing/journal-highlights/strange-silk-why-rappelling-spiders-dont-spin-out-control
Both Techiwire articles have display ads via AdChoices.
whyme1239 returns
I figured whyme1239 would eventually try to monetize his YouTube channels.
He has at least two channels: Sports Valley and Recorder.
And although I don't see any ads on Sports Valley, I do see ads on Recorder. The videos uploaded onto these channels have been circulating around the internet for years, and I think it's safe to assume whyme1239 didn't create them. They're just short, silly clips such as...
Awesome Rabbit rally car (A rabbit goes chasing after a car.)
Extra Crispy (A bird lands on a space shuttle.)
Chinese Hurdler just doesn't give a fuck (An athlete runs through hurdles.)
Tags: Shills
Cevolt.com
Come on, Cevolt.com, who are you trying to fool?
Your article from July 8 is titled: "Police officers mow lawn of disable veteran."
A Fox News article from July 7 is titled: "Police officers mow lawn of disable veteran."
Your first two articles:
A pair of Texas police officers are being recognized for their good deed after a neighbor snapped a few photos of them mowing the lawn of a disabled veteran. The photos made their way onto the Longview Police Department Facebook page on Wednesday after the neighbor contacted the department.
"Moments Like These," a post on the department's Facebook page read. "There are times in the police profession that we understand why we're really excited about this job. The days and night of high speed pursuits, food chases, drug arrests of someone who needs to be taken off the streets are the instances where our blood pressure soars, and we get that feeling of exhilaration. We think this is why we became officers."
The first two articles from Fox News:
You're copying someone else's work without giving credit. And you've got AdSense ads on your articles? That's just sketchy.
Another Ktase.com article
There was a Ktase article posted on June 28, 2017, which copied-and-pasted content from the New York Times. The article in question was an obituary for the author Margaux Fragoso, written by Sam Roberts.
The Ktase article was titled:
Margaux Fragoso, Memoirist Who Wrote Hauntingly of Sexual Abuse, Dies at 38
http://ktase.com/2017/06/margaux-fragoso-memoirist-who-wrote-hauntingly-of-sexual-abuse-dies-at-38/
(http://archive.is/J2Ma6)
The New York Times article was titled:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/27/books/margaux-fragoso-dead-wrote-tiger-tiger.html
I made an archive snapshot of the Ktase article a month ago, and the amount of text appears to have been sheared since then. The article was 400 words long back when I archived it.
The Ktase link had also been posted in the /r/books subreddit, where it received 918 upvotes:
https://www.reddit.com/r/books/comments/6jyiz4/margaux_fragoso_memoirist_who_wrote_hauntingly_of/
Another Zinfoze.com article
Here is another Zinfoze article, from July 27, 2017:
Justin Bieber Cancels 'Purpose' Tour Dates for His 'Soul and Well-Being'
http://zinfoze.com/justin-bieber-cancels-purpose-tour-dates-for-his-soul-and-well-being
It consists of four paragraphs, but the four paragraphs are from the opening or Joe Coscarelli's article in the New York Times from July 25, 2017:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/25/arts/music/justin-bieber-tour-canceled.html
The Zinfoze article is only 167 words, and the Times article looks to be about 3x that length. So it's not like Zinfoze copied the entire thing. They just copied enough to get across the crux of the story. The rest of Coscarelli's article provides additional info about Bieber's tour.
Zinfoze has advertisements from AdChocies on its site. Here's an archive of the article:
http://archive.is/UHjnw
I noticed someone posted the Zinfoze article in the /r/music subreddit. It got 15,700 upvotes:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/6puw5l/justin_bieber_cancels_purpose_tour_dates_for_his/
Blouin
I've never heard of Louise Blouin or ArtInfo, but this is an interesting blurb from the New York Post:
http://pagesix.com/2017/07/06/artinfo-used-fictional-bylines-after-outsourcing-staff-to-india/:
We're told that after laying off staff, owner Louise Blouin outsourced the editorial to India. But to make it seem as if there were still a cosmopolitan staff, articles were given bylines with hilariously generic international names.
Outsourcing: It's not just in manufacturing and customer service.
Six suspended reddit accounts
Gitssa was the first account to be suspended. And earlier today I noticed the other five were suspended:
1.) HollaDouble2: https://www.reddit.com/user/holladouble2
2.) TurkeryBurgerFries: https://www.reddit.com/user/turkeyburgerfries
3.) KnifeandForrk: https://www.reddit.com/user/knifeandforrk
4.) KeysToTheThreedom: https://www.reddit.com/user/keystothethreedom
5.) GangstaGirlSarah: https://www.reddit.com/user/gangstagirlsarah
6.) Gitssa: https://www.reddit.com/user/gitssa
I don't know if these six account were all controlled by the same person. There seemed to be variations in their writing styles. But for one reason or another I lumped them together in my mind.
The curious case of whyme1239
There was a video posted in the /r/Television subreddit on Saturday by user whyme1239. It was an old, viral clip of a woman solving a Wheel Of Fortune puzzle with only one letter:
https://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/6m0r30/woman_solves_wheel_of_fortune_puzzle_with_one/
Here's an archive link for the actual video. The YouTube channel is "Leura Butt." She has 2 subscribers and joined on June 30, 2017.
So far, the Wheel of Fortune video has 15,000+ views. In theory, that means the YouTube channel can be monetized. There was only one other video on the channel, and that had about 7,500 views. I'll be curious to see if other videos get posted in the next week and whether they're monetized.
But let's go back to whyme1239. I don't think the person is genuine.
On May 27, 2017, whyme1239 answered the question, "What is the most ignorant thing someone has said to you?" He wrote: "Girl I used to work with was absolutely convinced that Jews are descended from pigs."
However, back on August 20, 2016, Reddit user CrazyOtto87 wrote the exact same comment in response to the question: "What's the most ignorant thing you've ever heard someone say?"
What does that mean when someone is copying-and-pasting old comments?
Those wacky aggregators
The New York Times wrote about a lawsuit between Distractify.com and TwentyTwoWords.com, and they had a nice description of all those uplifting/quirky sites that I was writing about the other day.
Indeed, aggregation (or curation — whatever you'd like to call it) of content on other sites is a major driver of reader traffic to many articles, especially in viral content publications. They tend to focus on emerging memes, entertaining social media posts and uplifting stories that can be written up quickly. Publications compete against each other for clicks, which lead to advertising revenue.
I used EliteDaily as the prime example of these sorts of websites, but Distractify and 22Words fall into the same category. Here's the Times article:
https://nytimes.com/2017/07/06/business/media/distractify-lawsuit-22-words.html
MyFunnyPalace.com
What's the deal with MyFunnyPalace.com?
There was an article on MyFunnyPalace on June 13 titled: "98-Year-Old Just Donated $2 Million In Stock To Create A Wildlife Sanctuary."
A BoredPanda.com article from June 4 was titled: "This 98-Year-Old Just Donated $2 Million In Stock To Create A 395-Acre Wildlife Refuge."
They're the same article. And normally I'd chalk this up to plagiarism except I don't really know what the deal is with BoredPanda, either. Apparently it's some story-publishing platform. It has the same "feel" as sites like EliteDaily. You know...quirky and uplifting stories, combined with art, animal and trivia posts. The site has almost 10,000,000 Facebook followers, which sounds like a lot!
'murica!
Celebrate the Fourth of July with this video from Buttered Side Down (my new favorite YouTube channel):
Zinfoze.com
Come on, Zinfoze.com, who are you trying to fool?
Your article from June 30 is titled, "Ancient South Carolina whale yields secrets to filter feeding's origins."
A ScienceDaily article from June 29 is titled, "Ancient South Carolina whale yields secrets to filter feeding's origins."
Your first two paragraphs:
The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived. And yet they feed almost exclusively on tiny crustaceans known as krill. The secret is in the baleen, a complex filter-feeding system that allows the enormous whales to strain huge volumes of saltwater, leaving only krill and other small organisms behind. Now, researchers who have described an extinct relative of baleen whales in Current Biology on June 29 offer new insight into how baleen first evolved.
The findings shed light on a long-standing debate about whether the first baleen whales were toothless suction feeders or toothed whales that used their teeth like a sieve to filter prey out of water, the researchers say. The teeth of the newly discovered species of mysticete, called Coronodon havensteini, lend support to the latter view.
The first two paragraphs from ScienceDaily:
You're just taking ScienceDaily's content and slapping your own name on it. AND you've got a bunch of AdChoices links on your page? That's just sketchy.
Jesow.com
Come on, Jesow.com, who are you trying to fool?
Your article from June 26 is titled, "Cancer Cells May Streamline Their Genomes In Order To Proliferate More Easily."
A ScienceDaily article from June 22 is titled, "Cancer cells may streamline their genomes in order to proliferate more easily."
Research from the Stowers Institute provides evidence suggesting that cancer cells might streamline their genomes in order to proliferate more easily. The study, conducted in both human and mouse cells, shows that cancer genomes lose copies of repetitive sequences known as ribosomal DNA. While downsizing might enable these cells to replicate faster, it also seems to render them less able to withstand DNA damage.
The findings, published June 22, 2017, in PLoS Genetics, suggest that ribosomal DNA copy number could be used to predict which cancers will be sensitive to DNA-damaging chemotherapeutics.
The first two paragraphs from ScienceDaily.com:
You're taking ScienceDaily's content and slapping your own name on it. AND you've got a bunch of AdChoices links on your page? That's just sketchy.
Imgly.me
Here is another new image-hosting site: Imgly.me. Its homepage is mimicking the site UltraIMG.com, as you can see here: http://archive.is/vHInj.
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Home Obituaries Marie Hopkins
Marie Hopkins
MIDDLEBURY — Marie Hopkins, age 75, of Middlebury, died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by those who loved her so very much. She was the beloved wife of Michael Hopkins, as well as a devoted mother, grandmother and cherished sister and faithful friend to so many.
More than 120 of her closest friends and family members gathered together at the Country Club of Waterbury last month to celebrate her life and the gift of her friendship. Even though her health had dramatically declined, Marie courageously found the strength to attend the party and personally thank each and every person in the room for their friendship, their support and their love.
Marie was born on April 12, 1947, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late George and Katherine Barnhardt. Marie loved Waterbury—especially the people of Waterbury. As part of the second graduating class at Blessed Sacrament Grammar School, Marie remained a faithful parishioner at Blessed Sacrament Church, where she and Mike continued to volunteer their time and treasure to support the parish and the major renovations to the church.
Marie graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1965, where she served as editor of the school newspaper and made friendships that continue today. She had remained very close with many of her Blessed Sacrament and Sacred Heart classmates. Many of them, who have been close friends for more than 60 years, were in attendance at the Country Club to celebrate Marie's amazing life.
Choosing to become a teacher, Marie attended Central Connecticut State University where she received a bachelor's degree, and later a master's degree, in special education. A consummate teacher—ever dedicated to her special students, Marie first taught at Spaulding School in Suffield, and then while Mike served in the U.S. Air Force, she taught at the airbase school in Alabama, and then in Cheyenne, Wyo. Marie returned to teaching locally at Torrington High School.
Marie was named Torrington's first Teacher of Year while she was a special-education teacher at Torrington High School. Marie later elected to pursue a course in educational administration and graduated from Fairfield University's program for Educational Leadership.
A much-loved teacher and administrator, Marie served as vice principal at both New Fairfield High School and at Pomperaug High School. She was invited to return to New Fairfield to become the school district's director of special education.
She retired from public education after serving as the special education director for Region 9, Easton and Redding.
Throughout her years as an administrator, Marie also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Hartford and at Central Connecticut State University. After she retired from the public schools, she was invited to serve as a full-time faculty member at Central Connecticut State University, where she remained until 2019.
Committed to service, Marie served as a volunteer at Waterbury Hospital, was a member and an officer for the Waterbury Junior League, and president of the Alpha Delta Kappa education sorority.
Marie also served on the school board for Blessed Sacrament School, as a parish council member and lector at Blessed Sacrament Church. Marie also served as a board member and secretary of the board of Catholic Charities for 22 years; she was a member of the United Way Educational Council and served on the advisory board of Naugatuck Valley Community College.
Because of her long service to the church, Marie and Mike were selected by the archbishop to become a Dame and Knight of the Holy Sepulcher at a ceremony at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Several of the most innovative service projects Marie created still flourish today. For example, to address hunger and homelessness in Waterbury, Marie started "The Sandwich Project" for Blessed Sacrament to support the St. Vincent dePaul Mission. For more than 35 years, each week, hundreds of sandwiches are crafted by Blessed Sacrament parishioners and others and are delivered to St. Vincent dePaul.
The enterprise was featured by the St. Vincent dePaul Mission and was awarded the Father Cascia Award in 2021.
Although Marie's career accomplishments are many, her greatest accomplishment would have to be the legacy of love and friendship she leaves. In a world that has become so divided, Marie was always able to bring people together. In her quiet way, she made the world a better place. Most of us cannot imagine a world without her.
At her Country Club party last month, Marie said that her sister Joan "turned her life upside down" almost two years ago to help her deal with the logistics of the appointments and multiple surgeries once the dreaded diagnosis arrived. Joan joined a team of faithful friends and relatives committed to helping Marie navigate the demands of treatment and recovery.
The entire family is indebted to these incredible "partners in care" because we were all able to enjoy Marie's being here for just a bit longer because of their help. If only it could have been just a little longer.
Marie leaves behind Mike, her beloved husband of 52 years, along with their son Seth, and his wife Liz, and her adored grandchildren, Ali and Will. She also leaves behind her two sisters, Joan Cagginello (Bill) and Anne Hendershott (Dana); as well as a number of cousins with whom she was quite close, nieces, nephews and the many friends who brought so much to her wonderful life.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hopkins were to be Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 182 Robbins St., Waterbury. Burial was to be private and at the convenience of her family. Relatives and friends were to visit with Marie's family on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1987 E. Main St., Waterbury.
Casey Funeral Homes and Cremation Care has been honored to care for Marie and her family during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers and to honor Marie's memory, memorial contributions to the Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford, CT, 839-841 Asylum Ave., Hartford, CT 06105, would be greatly appreciated.
Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence and share a memory or words of comfort with the family and friends of someone that was important to you.
Please visit the funeral home tribute page at caseyfunerals.com to write a message.
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Even though I am striving to be progressive in most things, everything is 2x more complex after 30 weeks. It's been difficult for me to stay active. Gathering my thoughts together can be a hassle as well. I can feel my energy being joint with another little human which makes me feel drained quicker. The round ligament has to be the most uncomfortable yet painful reality that I am dealing with. There are days when things go somewhat smoothly and then there are days when pregnancy hits a rough path.
The closer we get to the due date, the more stress I feel on my body. As the baby gets bigger with each day, she still manages to bounce off the walls. I felt her first kick at 20 weeks; since then, she makes me laugh at how much she loves her space. She makes me truly passionate about staying mobile. I choose stairs over the elevator every time to prove that I still can. My husband and I go on evening walks to stay in shape. I enjoy doing stretches to relieve the tension. I get chiropractic care to align my back and hips. At the end of the day, I get worn out physically rather than mentally.
Instead of counting down the days to the due date, I've decided to enjoy my pregnancy journey and our summertime together. Escaping from mental pressure creates an enjoying atmosphere for my baby and I. I put effort into ignoring any negative vibes that are coming from the current environment, people around me, or my self-consciousness. I am currently at peace with the place I'm at in my life. I can disconnect from the world and fully focus on the energy of the present moment. Pregnancy is the time for me to mentally enter the "stress free" zone.
A few weeks ago, Teddy and I went to see a local tulip show here in MN. The tulips were so diverse and unique. We had a breathtaking experience and were in awe of God's art.
The other thing that left me in awe was the flowy top that I wore that day. Somehow, this light purple maternity top was so lightweight and sweat absorbent! I wear my Pink Blush top on repeat!


Color and Comfort: Swedish Modern Design will present the modern styling of mid-twentieth-century Swedish design, featuring textiles, ceramics, and glass from the CMA's collection. Iconic work by Josef Frank will be shown together with work by artisans such as Viola Gråsten, sisters Gocken and Lisbet Jobs, Stig Lindberg, Sven Markelius, and Elizabeth Ulrick, in an exhibition featuring themes of Nature and Pattern, Color and Contrast, Nostalgia for the Past, and Finding Modernity.
This dynamic installation will explore the idea of comfort and affordability in the modern Swedish home both before and after the Second World War. The introduction of bold, colorful patterning during the 1920s, the national nostalgia for Swedish cultural heritage during the 1930s, and the sparse lines of abstraction in the 1950s and '60s will come together to reveal a particularly Swedish sensibility in modern design—one that has often been used to define a broader modern Scandinavian style.
A project developed by graduate students in art history and museum studies at Case Western Reserve University, this exhibition will feature new research into this fascinating world of organic design to delight the eye and define mid-century modern for a new generation.


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Advantage of contanarization is that it gets rid of the VM, Application is deployed in a container which run's on a shared instance of the operating system. Contanarization works by deploying from predefined images which contains only the resouces which are needed to run the application its hosting which increases the efficiency.
Contanarization provides huge resouce saving and higher application density per physical server.


Q&A: "Favorite Breeds" with a little flair?
Question by Dignity of a Dane: "Favorite Breeds" with a little flair?
DS seems a little slow this evening.
What's your favorite breed of all?
Favorite breed you would never own?
Favorite dog under 15 lbs?
Favorite between 15 lbs and 50 lbs?
Favorite between 50 lbs and 100 lbs?
Favorite dog with long fur?
Favorite dog with short/no fur?
Favorite breed many people may not be familiar with?
Favorite breed the BYBs have become fond of?
I'll add details with my answers after a handful of people have posted.
Just gonna say, I won't do TD or TU. I find it pointless to do for one's own Q. And I'd like if TD were kept to a minimum except for pointless answers.
Oop! Forgot Drooly and Low Allergy.
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How do I get the first 'e'?
My actual array looks like this:
({'U.S., MCC':{score:"88.88", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/usmcc/"}, GAVI:{score:"87.26", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/gavi/"}, 'UK, DFID':{score:"83.49", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/ukdfid/"}, UNDP:{score:"83.38", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/undp/"}, 'World Bank, IDA':{score:"73.81", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/world-bank-ida/"}, 'Global Fund':{score:"70.65", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/global-fund/"}})

I need to get the name.  i.e  'U.S., MCC' and then the score and the url - I am using this in highcharts as data points in a graph.
I know it should be simple, but I am a complete JS noob.
Thanks

A: To get the first element from your array, just use this:
myArray[0]

Notice that 0 points at the first element in the array. Arrays are zero-indexed.
Have a look at this mdn page about arrays to learn more.

However, what you have there isn't an array, it's an object. You can't access those with numeric keys (like 0, 1, 2 etc)
To get the first element of your object, you have to use the "key" to access that value.
Assuming:
var myObject = {'U.S., MCC':{score:"88.88", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/usmcc/"}, GAVI:{score:"87.26", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/gavi/"}, 'UK, DFID':{score:"83.49", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/ukdfid/"}, UNDP:{score:"83.38", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/undp/"}, 'World Bank, IDA':{score:"73.81", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/world-bank-ida/"}, 'Global Fund':{score:"70.65", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/global-fund/"}}

Then:
myObject['U.S., MCC']

Will be:
{score:"88.88", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/usmcc/"}

Or, as a more simple example:
var foo = {
    'bar': 1,
    'wut': {'nested': 'you can nest objects! (and arrays, etc)'}
    baz: 'Objects, woo!',  // Quotes around keys aren't mandatory, unless you have
}                          // spaces in the keys: 'quotes mandatory'

foo['bar']     // 1
foo.wut.nested // 'you can nest objects! (and arrays, etc)'
foo.baz        // 'Objects, woo!' (you don't have to use the square brackets,
               //                  if the key is a simple string (No spaces))

Have a look at this mdn article about working with objects to learn more about those.

Now, to actually get the "first" element in that object is tricky, since objects aren't sorted. (Even though they may appear so.)
You can loop through an object using a for...in, but there's no guarantee the items will show up in the same order, on different browsers:
for (var key in myObject) {
    if (myObject.hasOwnProperty(key)) { // Make sure it's a proper element on the object, not a prototype function.
        // key == ''U.S., MCC', for example,
        doSomethingWith(myObject[key]);
    }
}

You can iterate over objects in a sorted order, but there's some better answers out there about that.

A: Try to use this case:
var myObj = {'U.S., MCC':{score:"88.88", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/usmcc/"}, GAVI:{score:"87.26", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/gavi/"}, 'UK, DFID':{score:"83.49", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/ukdfid/"}, UNDP:{score:"83.38", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/undp/"}, 'World Bank, IDA':{score:"73.81", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/world-bank-ida/"}, 'Global Fund':{score:"70.65", url:"http://ati.publishwhatyoufund.org/donor/global-fund/"}};

for(v in myObj) {
    console.log("Obj key: "+v, myObj[v]);
}

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The heme synthesis and degradation pathways: role in oxidant sensitivity. Heme oxygenase has both pro- and antioxidant properties
Free Radic Biol Med. 2000 Jan 15;28(2):289-309. doi: 10.1016/s0891-5849(99)00223-3.
S W Ryter 1 , R M Tyrrell
1 Department of Internal Medicine, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, USA.
The heme biosynthetic and catabolic pathways generate pro- and antioxidant compounds, and consequently, influence cellular sensitivity to oxidants. Heme precursors (delta-aminolevulinic acid, porphyrins) generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), from autoxidation and photochemical reactions, respectively. Heme, an essential iron chelate, serves in respiration, oxygen transport, detoxification, and signal transduction processes. The potential toxicity of heme and hemoproteins points to a critical role for heme degradation in cellular metabolism. The heme oxygenases (HOs) provide this function and participate in cellular defense. This hypothesis emerges from the observation that the activation of HO-1 is an ubiquitous cellular response to oxidative stress. The reaction products of HO activity, biliverdin, and its subsequent metabolite bilirubin, have antioxidant properties. Furthermore, iron released from HO activity stimulates ferritin synthesis, which ultimately provides an iron detoxification mechanism that may account for long-term cytoprotection observed after HO induction. However, such models have overlooked potential pro-oxidant consequences of HO activity. The HO reaction releases iron, which could be involved in deleterious reactions that compete with iron reutilization and sequestration pathways. Indeed, the induction of HO activity may have both pro- and antioxidant sequelae depending on cellular redox potential, and the metabolic fate of the heme iron.
Aminolevulinic Acid / metabolism
Heme / biosynthesis
Heme / metabolism*
Heme Oxygenase (Decyclizing) / metabolism*
Hemeproteins / metabolism
Lipid Peroxidation
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Oxidants / toxicity*
Oxidation-Reduction
Porphyrins / metabolism
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Team USA earns four top-10 finishes in distance events at Alberta World Cup
By Caryn Maconi | Dec. 12, 2013, 8:42 p.m. (ET)
CANMORE, Alberta – On the third day of competition at the International Paralympic Committee Nordic Skiing World Cup in Canmore, Alberta, Team USA was challenged in distance events but managed four top-10 finishes.
In the men's visually-impaired classification, 18-year-old Jake Adicoff and guide Reid Pletcher had their strongest performance of the week, placing eighth overall with a time of 1:02:12.8 on the 20k course.
"Jake Adicoff was very impressive today in his first 20k classic ever," Farra said. "[He and Pletcher] paced really well and had a great fast lap moving ahead of a few other nations."
Oksana Masters, who reached the podium with a bronze medal in the women's 5-kilometer sit-ski race on Monday, was again the highest-placing female for Team USA on Thursday with an eighth-place finish in the women's 10k sit-ski.
Masters, a Paralympic champion in rowing, crossed the line in 35 minutes, 54.4 seconds, less than three minutes back from overall winner Mariann Marthinsen of Norway.
U.S. teammate Monica Bascio, two-time Paralympic medalist in cycling, had her best race of the week as well, finishing just behind Masters in ninth place (37:35.4).
Ten-time Paralympic medalist in wheelchair racing Tatyana McFadden finished 12th overall (39:15.8), while Beth Requist, the current 10k sit-ski U.S. national champion, was 13th (42:17.0).
In the men's 15k sit-ski race, Team USA struggled to keep pace with Russia's powerhouse team, which took five of the top six spots. Vancouver 2010 Paralympic bronze medalist Andy Soule, however, managed a ninth-place finish in 41:57.6.
Team USA placed the remainder of its sit-skiers in spots 11-16 and 20, with Sean Halsted, Aaron Pike, Dan Cnossen, Travis Dodson and Jeremy Wagner all placing in the top 15.
U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing High Performance Director John Farra described the men's sit-ski race as "not our best day, but great preparation on the Road to Sochi."
Thursday marked the final day of cross-country events in Canmore, with the biathlon portion of competition set for Dec. 14-17.
Full results from the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup can be found at AlbertaWorldCup.com.
The U.S. Team that will compete at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games will be named no later than Jan. 31, 2014, and will be determined on a points system that includes world cup results throughout the season.
Team USA will send 17 athletes in total to compete in Nordic skiing events in Sochi, a significant increase from the six-member team that competed at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
For more information, please contact Caryn Maconi, U.S. Paralympics, at 719-866-2196 or Caryn.Maconi@usoc.org.
Team USA shows potential on Day 2 of IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup Dec. 10, 2013
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Minimalizm w literaturze charakteryzuje się ekonomią słów i powierzchownością przekazu, który wskazuje tylko niezbędne do rozumienia sytuacji przedstawianej konteksty zamiast konkretnych oznaczeń i interpretacji świata. Autorzy minimaliści operują prozaicznymi insynuacjami i ironicznymi podtekstami, które pozwalają budować epiczną całość. Starają się przy tym tworzyć możliwie najbardziej dokładny portret rzeczywistości. Postacie w minimalistycznych powieściach są nieprzewidywalne w swych działaniach, ale starają się reprezentować bądź kreować przeciętnego człowieka. Bohaterami są na ogół ludzie  z sąsiedztwa. Proza minimalistów to najczęściej krótkie, niewielkie fabuły, które prezentują niewielki wycinek rzeczywistości (kawałki z życia wzięte).

Wspomniany nurt zaczął być widoczny w literaturze w latach 40. (James M. Cain, Jim Thompson), a wyrósł w latach 60. i 70. jako odpowiedź na metafikcję. Najbardziej znani pisarze minimaliści to: Raymond Carver, Chuck Palahniuk, Bret Easton Ellis, Ernest Hemingway, Amy Hempel, Bobbie Ann Mason, Tobias Wolff, Grace Paley, Sandra Cisneros, Mary Robison, Frederick Barthelme i Alicia Erian.

Klasycznym tekstem teoretycznym o minimalizmie jest esej Johna Bartha A Few Words About Minimalism (New York Times Book Review, 1986)

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You're setting up your fee table, and now you can't seem to locate a fee in your fee table. Here's how to restore it to your library.
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Lawyers, investigators, policymakers and safety professionals will be wrangling over the Deepwater Horizon tragedy for years to determine what happened, where fault lay, and who will pay.
By many accounts, Deepwater Horizon was had a relatively good safety record. Its 125-member crew had no serious injuries in the seven years prior to the explosion. In a cruel irony, BP mangers were reported as being on board to recognize the Deepwater crew for its outstanding record on the very day that the explosion occurred.
The sheer magnitude of the disaster and the economic and ecological impact have taken center stage, while the deaths of 11 workers are all too often the asterisk to the story. Their surviving family members and their 156 work colleagues, who narrowly averted death themselves, are in the early stages of an arduous healing process. Coworkers lived through the harrowing and terrible event, many sustaining physical and psychological scars. At hearings and in the media, their personal survival accounts are beginning to be told.
In the first part of a 60 Minutes segment on the disaster, crew member Mike Williams talks about events leading up to the explosion. Production was off schedule by more than a month and $25 million had been lost. This put crews under even pressure to perform. A critical piece of equipment was damaged 4 weeks prior to the explosion, yet this unsettling event did not slow the inexorable push forward. Williams describes a "chest-bumping" argument that occurred on the morning of the fateful day, between a BP manager and crew manager about who would have the final word about process decisions. In his account, the BP manager won the argument and made a process decision, which preceded the explosion.
In the second part of the report, Williams relates his own struggle for survival, as well as the dramatic close call for other coworkers. He talks about being injured in the initial two explosions, the helpless feeling when crawling outside to see the extent of the damage, and the terror of jumping 90 feet into oil-slicked, fiery water and swimming until being rescued.
The dividing line between survival and death was a matter chance and of seconds. Although there had been weekly lifeboat drills, some survivors said that they had not anticipated such chaos, nor had they actually sat in lifeboats or thought through the details of a quick escape. And details could make the difference. One life raft of survivors was tethered to the rig and narrowly avoided being pulled back into the inferno simply because the company's strict "no knives" policy meant that no one had a knife to cut the rope.
Other survivors and family members shared their experiences on CNN.
Family members relate the experience from their point of view – hearing the terrible news of the explosion and the long, terrible vigil waiting to get official word of whether their loved one survived or not.
Also see: Profiles of the profiles of the Deepwater Horizon Eleven, ranging in age from the youngest at 22 to the oldest at 56 years old.
We are following the consequences of the gulf oil disaster with increasing despair. Images of oil soaked birds, dead fish, and the serene Gulf waters transformed from the customary beautiful blue-green to an appalling brown. Our thoughts also turn to the men and women laboring under very challenging conditions to contain the impact of this man-made disaster.
Chemical exposures may include benzene and other volatile organic compounds, oil mist, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and diesel fumes. Physical hazards may include ergonomic hazards, excessive noise levels, sun exposure and heat stress. Injuries may occur due to slips, trips, and falls on slippery or uneven walking and working surfaces. Other safety hazards are associated with the use of tools, equipment, machinery, and vehicles. Biological hazards include possible exposure to biting or venomous insects or other animals. Psychological hazards may include witnessing traumatic injuries or death, inability to help affected wildlife, and fatigue.
You can read the CDC's 96 page opus on managing the exposures to emergency workers here. (I can't help but wonder if this particular web-available document is symbolically collecting dust on the shelf, like so many other well-intentioned but rather long-winded safety manuals – the ones risk managers point to with pride during a tour of an industrial plant.
Under regulatory scrutiny, BP has provided some form of rudimentory training and the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for the new workers. But how well is the work supervised? With temperatures routinely in the high 80s and the heat index over 100 degrees, how long can people function in the requisite protective suits, steel-toed boots, gloves, hard hats and safety glasses? What is the impact of raw crude on bare skin and laboring lungs?
OSHA representatives, Obama administration officials and others have expressed concerns that the oil dispersant chemical Corexit may be the source of the illnesses reported on May 26 by cleanup workers. In May, the EPA urged BP to stop using Corexit because of its toxicity. Corexit is manufactured by Nalco, whose board of directors has strong ties to the oil industry, including sharing at least one board member with BP.
We all feel a sense of urgency on an unprecedented scale as the pristine Gulf waters are sullied by millions of gallons of oil. A huge workforce has been mobilized to help with the clean up. Looming on the distant horizon is the cost of cleaning up the damage to those who are currently engaged in the clean up. It's something we give only passing thought to today. But the time will come when those costs are as conspicuous and nearly as disturbing as the image of an oil-soaked pelican trying to spread its soiled wings, trying and failing to launch itself into the brilliant blue skies of its Gulf home.


When you think of tattoos, what kind of person comes to mind? Perhaps a soldier is not your first thought, but tattoos are actually very popular in the military. It makes sense when you think about it – if you have served in the military (or know someone who has), you know that it's a … Continue reading "The History of Military Tattoos"
Tattoo Safety: What Are the Warning Signs?
There are numerous risks involved with getting a tattoo – particularly in regards to infection, allergic reaction, and even disease.
Researchers recently discovered that Ötzi, a well-preserved natural mummy found in the Alps, had about 61 tattoos.


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New: Bert & May Marble
Posted on: May 17, 2021 Updated on: November 29, 2021
What springs to mind when you think of marble? Luxury? Tradition? Flashy hotel lobbies full of ornate sculptures...? If it's a yes to any of these, we may be about to change your perception. And if it's a 'no', well - read on, because you're going to like what we've got to tell you...
We've noticed that marble has had a bit of a renaissance recently. We've seen it popping up in modern interiors more and more, used in ways that are fresh, modern, and really exciting. As huge fans of this beautiful quarried stone, we couldn't be more on board.
We love marble for its colours - from soft and gentle nudes to no-holds-barred blacks and purples - as well as the unpredictable variation in its veining. It's an interior design classic for a reason, and a material that, by its very nature, simply cannot be made to order or altered to suit. It's grand, it's uncompromising, and it's all the better for it.
With all this in mind, we felt the time was right to launch of our own marble collection. But, as ever, we wanted to do it our way. We needed tiles that showcased the glamour and natural beauty of marble, but with an understated Bert & May edge. A collection that not just looked great but also provided a contemporary take on a classic look.
To make this happen we worked closely with the makers to ensure both the colours - White, Fennel Green, and Rose Pink - and shapes - small herringbone and square - were carefully considered and had enough flexibility to tie-in with our core collections. Taking the opulence of marble and placing it side-by-side with the imperfect finishes of our cement tiles creates a striking juxtaposition of polished and raw that's seriously beautiful, so it was important to us that our Marble collection allowed for this.
There really are no rules with these tiles - if you're a devotee of minimalism they work as well in pared-back schemes as they do maximalist ones. The key is to have fun and use them to create something that you love. Here are some ideas to consider...
Fennel Green
With deep veins and naturally occurring swirls of pistachio, fennel and teal tones, our green marble has a unique look and finish. It's beautifully mysterious and full of opulence, but with a real Bert & May edge. This tile works well in a room filled with foliage and greenery - perfect for creating a bathroom with an enchanted forest feel. Alternatively, go bold and vibrant by mixing with orange and terracotta tones. We've used the tiles here with our Hexagon Split in Fennel and Brighton Stone to show how well they fit alongside contemporary concrete designs. The whole look is finished beautifully with brushed brass shower fittings from Watermark Collection's 'London' range.
Our Fennel Green marble herringbones and Watermark Collection's brushed brass London shower fittings are a perfect match. The subtle brush marks on the brass add character and texture to the surface of the taps and shower head without distracting from the mellow warmth of the metal below. Two layers of matt lacquer mean they're tarnish-resistant, too.
Our recommended colour matches - Pistachio, Fennel, Tibet, and Marigold.
Our white marble is a classic. It's minimal and simple, with a little light veining and a soft, matt-polished look. Keep the look pared back and combine with natural worn woods and aged brassware, then add a contemporary twist with a freestanding modern bath. We've taken inspiration from Pinterest to show how impactful white marble can be.
Our recommended colour matches - Darkroom, Old Iron, Brighton Stone, Portland Stone, and Chocolate.
Our pink marble is super delicate and pretty, with subtle markings in pale terracotta, neutrals, and hints of gold. It has a truly understated, luxe feel that we think offers lots of scope for creativity. Pair with soft whites, golds and neutrals or go dramatic and add some dynamic punches of black brassware for a softer take on classic monochrome. Some more Pinterest found inspiration to show our love for pink hued marble.
Our recommended colour matches - Rose Pink, Brighton Stone, Tibet, and Chocolate.
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Downtown Alliance Declares 'Lower Manhattan Has Prevailed' 10 Years After 9/11
Filed Under:9/11 Memorial, 911, Alliance for Downtown New York, Downtown Alliance, Jeff Simmons, lower manhattan, Peter Haskell, September 11, Stephanie Jennings, Wall Street, World Trade Center
in New York. The memorial is scheduled to be dedicated onA view of the south pool waterfall with the Freedom Tower in the background as work continues on the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center site on August 4, 2011 September 11, 2011, the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)A view of the south pool waterfall with the Freedom Tower in the background as work continues on the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center site on August 4, 2011. (credit: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Nearly 10 years after the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, the Downtown Alliance is hailing what it calls a "renaissance" in Lower Manhattan.
WCBS 880's Peter Haskell On The Story
In a report release Thursday, the Downtown Alliance says that the area is "thriving as never before." The group says that Lower Manhattan is one of the fastest-growing residential neighborhoods in New York City, adding the population has more than doubled to 56,000 over the last ten years.
The report also notes that while thousands of residents were displaced and hundreds of stores and restaurants closed down, "an influx of diverse new businesses" have contributed to the "neighborhood's resurgence."
LINK: To Read The Full Report, Click Here For PDF
Jeff Simmons, Vice President for Communications at the Alliance for Downtown New York, spoke with 1010 WINS Thursday about the findings in the report.
"Many people wrote off Lower Manhattan after September 11 a decade ago, wondering 'would we be this resilient?' And there have been a number of factors — there's been a dramatic commitment from state, city and local elected officials, there have been people who were living here before September 11 that remained just as committed today," Simmons said.
According to the report, about $30 billion from public and private entities was invested into Lower Manhattan, helping the area rise up from the circumstances of 10 years ago.
Simmons said that while the neighborhood is known for financial services businesses, it simply wasn't "your father's Wall Street anymore."
"Of the 307 companies that moved to Lower Manhattan since 2005, 27 percent of them have been in professional services, 18 percent in creative services and 15 percent in the non-profit sector," he said.
"Ten years after 9/11, Lower Manhattan has prevailed once again," declared the report.
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Q: How to control EditText? I want to control EditText which only accepts int values. User enters numbers then I will add string (easy part). But I want to change it dynamically as user enters numbers. How can I achieve this?
I can do these:
user writes 61, EditText output is: 61 min.
user writes 1314, then EditText output is: 13 min 14 sec.
Here is the problem:
If user writes 7699, expected EditText output will be: 76 min 59 sec.
I think I need a controller thing like ArrayAdapter's getView() method. If user writes 1361 then I have to say to phone do not print "13 min 61 sec", just print "13 min 59 sec" in EditText. But I dont know how.
Solution I have tried: How to stop the edit text to add text,when the required format text is entered in it?
Any help will be appriciated.

A: There is this function from DateUtils that you can use, you just need to give it a Long.
/**
     * Formats an elapsed time in the form "MM:SS" or "H:MM:SS"
     * for display on the call-in-progress screen.
     * @param elapsedSeconds the elapsed time in seconds.
     */
    public static String formatElapsedTime(long elapsedSeconds) {
        return formatElapsedTime(null, elapsedSeconds);
    }

to use it it's really easy, DateUtils.formatElapsedTime(time) and it'll print in String your time formatted by MM:SS

A: For allowing only numerical values, you can use android:inputType="number" in your EditText XML file
For tracing the value written in the EditText, you can listen to the changes of EditText using addTextChangedListener method, and TextWatcher interface
 Timer timer = new Timer();
    final long DELAY = 2000; // in ms
    field1 = (EditText)findViewById(R.id.field1);

    field1.addTextChangedListener(new TextWatcher() {

        public void afterTextChanged(final Editable s) {
            // Do whatever you want with the updated value
            timer = new Timer();
            timer.schedule(new TimerTask() {
                @Override
                public void run() {
                    // TODO: do what you need here
                    // you will probably need to use
                    // runOnUiThread(Runnable action) for some specific
                    // actions

                    runOnUiThread(new Runnable() {
                        @Override
                        public void run() {
                            String minsString = "";
                            String secsString = "";
                            switch (s.length()) {
                                case 1:
                                    if (Integer.parseInt(String.valueOf(s)) == 0 || Integer.parseInt(String.valueOf(s)) == 1) {
                                        field1.setText(s + " min");
                                    } else {
                                        field1.setText(s + " mins");
                                    }
                                    break;
                                case 2:
                                    field1.setText(s + " mins");
                                    break;
                                case 3:
                                    minsString = s.toString().substring(0, 2);
                                    secsString = s.toString().substring(2);
                                    if (Integer.parseInt(secsString) > 59) {
                                        secsString = "59";
                                    }
                                    field1.setText(minsString + " mins " + secsString + " secs");
                                    break;
                                case 4:
                                    minsString = s.toString().substring(0, 2);
                                    secsString = s.toString().substring(2);
                                    if (Integer.parseInt(secsString) > 59) {
                                        secsString = "59";
                                    }
                                    field1.setText(minsString + " mins " + secsString + " secs");
                                    break;
                                default:
                                    break;
                            }
                        }
                    });

                }

            }, DELAY);

        }

        public void beforeTextChanged(CharSequence s, int start, int count, int after) {
        }

        public void onTextChanged(CharSequence s, int start, int before, int count) {
            if (timer != null)
                timer.cancel();
        }
    });

refering to timer solution to prevent the instance update of edit text


Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December all across the world as the event of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a much adored festival celebrated with a lot of cheer, goodwill and wishes, and an excitement that is dominant in the children mostly! It is a season of gifting your loved ones, making them feel special, donating and celebrating with the under-privileged, family get-togethers with great food and turkey dinners, caroling and masses in the churches etc. A time for a lot of festivities and happiness, Christmas is the most awaited time of the year in even the Non-Christian families.
In the western countries and cultures, this day is celebrated as the birth of Jesus Christ, and is followed by offering prayers and attending masses in the churches in honor of the arrival of their Lord. This time of the year, the weather is harsh and it is mostly snowing in many countries, so there is a greater need to get families together and sit indoors with enough warmth from the fireplace, good food and wine, carol singing and gift sharing and an abundance of good cheer! The way Christmas is celebrated has evolved through the ages, with Santa Claus entering the scene as we know him, only a 100 years or so ago!
The church spreads the message of the Lord who helps you to cleanse you of all sins when confessed and as this happens there will only be light in your path, so Christmas brings that light to the fore in the form of Christmas decorations and mistletoe, the evergreen Christmas tree which symbolizes the hope that there will be a new beginning soon after the harsh winter where everything becomes dark and least lively. Families that get together also organize to have the under-privileged children and families well-fed, gifted and clothed, which are very good deeds and teach everyone the essence of sharing and caring for each other. There are lights put up in every home and in every street, no corner is left ignored, everyone is looking out for the other, children are taught goodness through stories and deeds of kindness are preached.
Masses are attended, good wishes and Christmas cards are exchanged, everyone looks forward to having a merrier than ever Christmas, and a happier than ever New Year. With so much of excitement and happiness being spread in all directions, there is little scope that this wave of cheer will not spread. Even non-Christian families celebrate Christmas, maybe not in the typical religious manner, but as a festival, who would ignore so much happiness coming their way! The idea of gifting, singing, dancing, surprising the children with gifts they've been waiting for all year and schools which have closed for the winter or Christmas holidays that stretch over the New Year, all in all it's the time of the year when many people feel oneness with the festive spirit and want to celebrate with their dear ones.


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Oh, how quickly things are changing in our great land, the United States of America. How quickly are our freedoms being eroded. How fast we are moving away from what the founding fathers and God Himself intended for us. At the end of this article is a video by Theforerunner Chronicles, this video gives some details of the recent actions by our government through the NSA.
"And he had two horns like a lamb." The lamb-like horns indicate youth, innocence, and gentleness, fitly representing the character of the United States when presented to the prophet as "coming up" in 1798. The Christian exiles who first fled to America, sought an asylum from royal oppression and priestly intolerance, and they determined to establish a government upon the broad foundation of civil and religious liberty. The Declaration of Independence sets forth the great truth that "all men are created equal," and endowed with the inalienable right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." And the Constitution guarantees to the people the right of self-government, providing that representatives elected by the popular vote shall enact and administer the laws. Freedom of religious faith was also granted, every man being permitted to worship God according to the dictates of his conscience. Republicanism and Protestantism became the fundamental principles of the nation. These principles are the secret of its power and prosperity. The oppressed and down-trodden throughout Christendom have turned to this land with interest and hope. Millions have sought its shores, and the United States has risen to a place among the most powerful nations of the earth. – {GC88 441.1}
Note that Republicanism and Protestantism are the secret of its power and prosperity. You mess with these two, it's form of government and it's religous principles and it loses it power and prosperity. These two principles has been under attack by "Babylon the great, the mother of harlots", the "first beast".
But the beast with lamb-like horns "spake as a dragon. And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed, . ..saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live." [Revelation 13:11-14.] – {GC88 441.2}
The lamb-like horns and dragon voice of the symbol point to a striking contradiction between the professions and the practice of the nation thus represented. The "speaking" of the nation is the action of its legislative and judicial authorities. By such action it will give the lie to those liberal and peaceful principles which it has put forth as the foundation of its policy. The prediction that it will speak "as a dragon," and exercise "all the power of the first beast," plainly foretells a development of the spirit of intolerance and persecution that was manifested by the nations represented by the dragon and the leopard-like beast. And the statement that the beast with two horns "causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast," indicates that the authority of this nation is to be exercised in enforcing some observance which shall be an act of homage to the papacy. – {GC88 442.1}
Such action would be directly contrary to the principles of this government, to the genius of its free institutions, to the direct and solemn avowals of the Declaration of Independence, and to the Constitution. The founders of the nation wisely sought to guard against the employment of secular power on the part of the church, with its inevitable result—intolerance and persecution. The Constitution provides that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof," and that "no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office of public trust under the United States." Only in flagrant violation of these safeguards to the nation's liberty, can any religious observance be enforced by civil authority. But the inconsistency of such action is no greater than is represented in the symbol. It is the beast with lamb-like horns—in profession pure, gentle, and harmless—that speaks as a dragon. – {GC88
442.2}
Where are we heading, as a nation, yea, even the entire world? The Bible predicts a time when the United States will discard the principles of its constitution.
"And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six." (Revelation 13:16-18)
By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. – {5T 451.1}
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Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Serenata notturna & Symphony No. 43
Ton Koopman & Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
Serenade No. 6 in D Major, K. 239 "Serenata notturna": I. Marcia. Maestoso
Serenade No. 6 in D Major, K. 239 "Serenata notturna": II. Menuetto
Serenade No. 6 in D Major, K. 239 "Serenata Notturna": III. Rondo. Allegretto
Symphony No. 43 in F Major, K. 76: I. Allegro maestoso
Symphony No. 43 in F Major, K. 76: II. Andante
Symphony No. 43 in F Major, K. 76: III. Menuetto
Symphony No. 43 in F Major, K. 76: IV. Allegro
Divertimento No. 7 in D Major, K. 205: I. Largo - Allegro
Divertimento No. 7 in D Major, K. 205: II. Menuetto - Trio
Divertimento No. 7 in D Major, K. 205: III. Adagio
Divertimento No. 7 in D Major, K. 205: IV. Menuetto
Divertimento No. 7 in D Major, K. 205: V. Finale. Presto
March in D Major, K. 290
Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525: I. Allegro
Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525: II. Romance. Andante
Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525: III. Menuetto. Allegretto
Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525: IV. Rondo. Allegro
A Warner Classics / Erato release, ℗ 1991 Warner Music UK Limited
More by Ton Koopman & Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
Bach: Toccata & Fugue in D Minor
Simply Baroque II (Remastered)
Bach, JS : Violin Concertos & Concerto for 2 Violins
J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 1
Marin Marais: Pièces de viole des Cinq Livres
Locatelli: the Italian Music Master In Amsterdam
Haydn: Complete Harpsichord Concertos, Divertimenti etc.


A sweeping sharkbite hem with front patch pockets makes this washed cotton top a flattering fit for any figure. From LOGO by Lori Goldstein(R).
Length: missy length 29-1/2" to 31-5/8"; plus length 31-1/2" to 33"
LOGO by Lori Goldstein Solid Washed Cotton Top w/ Hi-Low Hem is rated 3.2 out of 5 by 52.
Rated 2 out of 5 by jmrqvc2622 from Cute style but ran big I liked the style but it ran big. The fabric seemed thin. I love Logo but not this one.
Rated 5 out of 5 by katbird59 from very pretty I have a closet full of LOGO. I love this top and the color. The fit is great,XL. I washed it and barely dried, dried flat the rest of the way, but it is going to need to be ironed, just a little. I don't mind doing that, but was a little disappointed.
Rated 3 out of 5 by jsgal from "BRIGHT DAHLIA" Although I like this top in general, the "bright dahlia" I received was neither "bright" nor as pictured on tv or online. The color I received was dull and muddy.
Rated 2 out of 5 by Mamablue from Not so perfect I've loved LOGO tops over the years and thought I had finally found the perfect summer top - solid color, simple, COTTON, elbow sleeves -- so I ordered three of them! And OMG imagine my disappointment when they arrived and are SO NOT the perfect shirt. Where to start? All 3 were balled up in a wrinkled mess at the bottom of their bags ( easy to fix by hanging and steaming the wrinkles out you'd think, but after 2 days and 2 steamings, STILL wrinkled!), the "blue" color is far more periwinkle/purple tinted than a true blue ( altho it did look blue on the model), and the "swing" at the bottom is so wide I could fit a baby elephant under there with me!! Obviously they're being returned but I ask myself (and you, QVC), what has happened to the "quality" this line used to present. This line is getting more expensive to buy, the fit is different by top (where is the promised dependable fit by size - I can now wear a small, medium or large depending on the individual top ) and I notice that even the "basic" styles here are getting more extreme, wider, more odd hems, cheaper fabrics ( I've compared recent purchase to very similar LOGO tops from previous years that I like and wear often but which are now basically not replaceable because of qualities noted), and that's just sad. Do I have to give up on LOGO? I hope not.
Rated 1 out of 5 by G A from Cheap! cheap! Cheap! Purchased one for me and one for my mom. But they are both going back. I pulled the shirt from the package and fabric so thin I could see my mom and the whole living room behind her through the shirt. My mom, sister and I have purchased many items from the logo line. And recently we have noticed a trend of higher prices and cheaper fabric. My mom was wearing a shirt purchased years ago from Logo that's she washed a thousand times and the color and wear still look good. A shirt I purchased 6 months ago from the brand looks awful that I wear to clean house now. Then now these shirts which straight out of the package are already thin. I'm sorry to say that I'll be back to Macy's and Kohl's were I will pat $10 for a t- shirt and get a $ 10 t- shirt instead of paying $50 or more for a $10 shirt. I really like Lori style and her fit but those on a budget that are trying to create workable wardrobe need brands that last.
Rated 1 out of 5 by Dee521 from Cheap looking I have a small fortune in Lori's clothing. I ordered 2 colors in this shirt. They're both pretty, but the fabric quality is like a shirt you would buy at Walmart. Very thin fabric and if you have a tummy at all, this will accentuate it. Not worth it for around $50 each. Sending them back.
Rated 1 out of 5 by kagrammy3 from Totally Disappointed The quality for the price was so disappointing. I ordered the yellow, and it was so transparent and skimpy that I could see my bra through the fabric. I could get a better quality at Walgreens. On TV the presentation appears that the top had some body and substance.
Rated 2 out of 5 by jrs2010 from Wrinkled/thin I ordered 2- returning both. Nice style but for the price I expected better fabric. These are very thin and came out of the package a wrinkled clump. I'm not excited about ironing a tee-shirt.


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Today's Obituaries: March 18
By WHAV News Staff | March 18, 2019
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Domenica "Mamie" Guaetta, 96, of Salisbury, died Friday, March 15 in Salisbury. Born in Haverhill, she is survived by her nephew, Dr. Frank A. Oberti III of Bradford, and several other local relatives. Calling hours are Saturday, March 23 from 10-11 a.m. at The Grondin-Carnevale Funeral Home, 129 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. A funeral mass to celebrate her life immediately follows at noon from Sacred Hearts Parish, 165 South Main St. Bradford. Burial takes place at Saint Patrick's Cemetery in Haverhill.
John C. Knight Jr., 96, of Haverhill died March 16 at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill surrounded by his family. A U.S. Air Corps sergeant serving during WWII, Knight worked as a methods engineer to deign jet engines at General Electric. Calling hours are planned from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19 at the Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market St., Amesbury. His funeral service follows at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial with military honors is private in Lynn's Pine Grove Cemetery.
Albert J. "Jack" Porst Jr., 71, died suddenly on March 12. Born in Haverhill, Porst worked as a probation and adolescent counselor at Haverhill District Court and other locations across the Merrimack Valley. Arrangements are private and under the direction of Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home, 148 Main St., Haverhill. Burial is planned at Maplewood North Parish Cemetery.
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The Roland Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1912. Currently, there are 17 volunteer firefighters on the roster.
Roland was established as the first response team in the state of Iowa in the fall of 1976. The response team is designated as EMT-B level responder and is dispatched by the Story County Sheriff's Office.
There are currently 11 members of the Roland Response Team. All members are certified at the EMT-B level or higher. Shifts run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.


Welcome to the Northeast Chapter of the River Management Society!
Our goal is to further the RMS mission by providing a network for members to expand their knowledge of river management through participation and involvement in RMS-Northeast Chapter activities in Maryland, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and New York up through the New England states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. We represent a variety of professionals in the private and public sectors, from federal, state and local agencies to edicational non-profits and consultants.
The impressive range of expertise among our members includes geomorphologic design, economic modeling, hydropower relicensing, and whitewater course development. RMS-NE has partnered with the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, hosting webinars in support of their effort to educate watertrail users about aquatic invasive species, and has offered annual chapter trips that have served as the basis for lasting professional partnerships.
Chapter Bylaws explain how the RMS-Northeast Chapter guides our operation. Chapter accomplishments are many and we think you'll be interested in attending chapter activities such as those we have hosted in the past.
The most recent RMS newsletter with a Northeast Chapter focus was Spring 2016. All journal back issues are archived online, available with other Society publications on the members-only side of the website.
A new 2017 member of the River Management Society, Emma brings a background in environmental science and geomorphology. She received a BA in Environmental Studies from Green Mountain College (2013) and an MS in Geology from the University of North Dakota (2016). Emma is currently in her second term working with the National Park Service as a Wild and Scenic Rivers fellow in Concord, NH. For her fellowship, Emma is working with the Interagency Wild and Scenic Rivers Coordinating Council to develop publications, tools, and other guidance material about Wild and Scenic Rivers for transportation and infrastructure project proponents as well as river managers.
"One of my goals as Northeast Chapter President will be to increase membership and participation among early career professional and student members. This might involve holding a river managers career panel at one or multiple colleges in the Northeast where representatives from federal and state government, academia, non-profit and private sectors can provide information, answer questions, and offer advice to students in preparation for a career in river management. As an early career professional, and a recent student, I can attest to the benefits of being part of an organization that helps to provide career guidance. Events like this that help to publicize RMS and engage young people will be valuable for recruiting the next generation of river managers and RMS members."
"During the 50th anniversary year in 2018, I would like NE Chapter events and trips to focus on the Wild and Scenic Rivers in the Northeast. Many of the Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers will be holding 50th anniversary celebratory events throughout the year, and these would be great opportunities for RMS to share in a joint float trip or other river related event."
Dr. John Field, President of Field Geology Services, LLC, received a Ph.D. in 1994 from the University of Arizona with concentrations in fluvial geomorphology and hydrology. During eight years as a university professor, Dr. Field received two excellence in teaching awards and was active in training teachers and government agency personnel on techniques for identifying flood and erosion hazards and assessing the stability and habitat conditions of rivers. Dr. Field has over 20 years of professional experience related to river restoration and has designed and installed numerous projects throughout New England utilizing large wood to improve river function and aquatic habitat. John has also been involved in international work, most recently in Nepal working to prevent irrigation canal intakes from being eroded away by the Karnali River, the largest in Nepal.
Not always choosing the easiest path to knowledge Walter learned how to paddle at an early age by taking a lake canoe through freshet rapids. A lover of the landscape and curious to understand the human creative and industrious impact on the natural environment. This curiosity directed Walter to attend Unity College in Maine where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in the Environmental Sciences. Recreation trails would not allow him to enter the field of education and for nearly two decades he has been steeped in this ever evolving world working at the private, non-profit, state, and federal levels. Nearly a decade was spent as Trail Director for the Northern Forest Canoe Trail stewarding a 740-mile water trail from the Adirondacks of New York to the northern reaches of Maine. This position exposed him to one of the most dynamic environments known; where the water meets the land. Currently Walter works for the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation as a Field Recreation Specialist supporting and managing recreation trails on Vermont's State Land. Walter feels very fortunate to have a wonderful wife Kyle, a joyful newborn Haley, and an always watchful collie named Chloe. They reside in the hills of Adamant, Vermont where they like to look out the south facing windows and watch the apple trees go through the seasons.
Join us March 21, 2018 at the 2018 Environmental Film Festival as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (WSR50) by sharing stories that celebrate the spectrum of our nation's federally designated 'wild', 'scenic' and 'recreational' rivers protected by legislation that changed the face of river stewardship and is the worldwide model for river protection. These beautifully produced films describe efforts required to establish Partnership and 'regular' Wild and Scenic Rivers and showcase spectacular values for which designation has been sought. They follow subsistence dwellers in Alaska, river professionals, and urban dwellers seeking an appreciated break from busy lifestyles on a free-flowing rivers that define how they live, work and play.
Since 1993 the mission of this festival has been to celebrate Earth and inspire understanding and stewardship of the environment through the power of film. The largest environmental film festival in the world, the Environmental Film Festival will take place March 15-25, 2018 at museums, embassies, libraries, universities and local theaters throughout the nation's capital.
4:30-6:00 Wild and Scenic Rivers Happy Hour - Stop by to meet other river professionals and fans before heading to the show.
6:30 – 8:00 pm Yates Auditorium, Department of Interior Main Building, Price: FREE but folks need to register here.
These films represent a unique partnership among the national river organizations American Rivers, American Whitewater, River Network and River Management Society and Wild and Scenic Rivers administering agencies – Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service and US Forest Service.
Old Ebbitt Grill 675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 - A short walk past the White House.
Contact any Northeast Chapter officer to contribute to regional or national RMS activities!
"Celebrate the Mississquoi!" with the Northeast Chapter!
The Missisquoi River in northern Vermont recently became Vermont's first Wild and Scenic River. It is also one of the rivers that comprise the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT). On Saturday, June 27 the NFCT collaborated with the Town of Richford's Conservation Commission to put on a River Fest and a Paddle & Pedal Race. The Paddle Pedal Race involved a 6 mile paddle and a 5 mile bicycle ride on the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail. The local library hosted a BBQ afterwards, and RMS Executive Director Risa Shimoda was the guest speaker at the River Fest event.
After the race the NE Chapter, led by member Walter Opuszynski paddled downstream and stayed at an official Northern Forest Canoe Trail campsite, enjoying a campfire and cameraderie as we learned about the river improvements that have been completed, challenges that have been overcome along the way, and future river management efforts. On Sunday we paddled approximately 8 miles to the town of Enosburg Falls.
Thomas J. Christopher, RMS Member - Mr. Christopher is a founding director and current Secretary of New England FLOW, the first organized coalition of recreational boating groups in the northeast. In addition, he is a former board member of American Whitewater, serving for 14 years and was its Conservation Chair from 1997 until 2004. He helped to organize the Hydropower Reform Coalition (HRC) in Washington, D. C. in 1991, and sits on the HRC Steering Committee, pursuing changes in hydropower policy and rulemaking through the FERC relicensing process. He is a signatory to multiple FERC relicensing settlement agreements throughout New England and is currently working on the relicensing of five dams on the Connecticut River in Vermont and Massachusetts.
Andrew Fisk, Ph.D., Executive Director, Connecticut River Watershed Council - Prior to joining CRWC in 2011 Andy served as Director of the Land and Water Quality Bureau at the Maine Department of Environmental Protection for seven years. As Maine's land and water quality director, Andy worked with municipalities, industry, and citizens to develop, finance, and implement clean water requirements that eliminated algae blooms, sewer overflows and maintained stream and river flows. He was also actively involved in enacting and implementing scientifically-based protections for hundreds of thousands of acres of significant wildlife habitats for tidal and inland waterfowl as well as protections for vernal pools.
Norman Sims, Ph.D. - Norman recently retired as an honors professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He was a founding member of New England FLOW in 1988 when dams on the Deerfield River in Vermont and Massachusetts came up for relicensing. He later spent 12 years on the Board of Directors of the Appalachian Mountain Club, including several years as chair of the AMC Conservation Programs Committee. Along with Tom Christopher of FLOW and Ken Kimball of the AMC, Norm has worked on several hydropower relicensings in New England. As a volunteer, Norm currently represents the AMC in relicensing five hydropower facilities on the Connecticut River. He is also writing a book on the history of the North American canoe.
Thank you Lelia Mellen, Paul Beaulieu for coordinating the trip, and others for attending!
The Great Egg Harbor River Council, hosted the North East Chapter of the River Management Society (RMS) and Friends to an overnight camping and paddle event on the Great Egg Harbor River in New Jersey September 28-29, 2013.. The trip featured two separate short paddle tours of the Great Egg Harbor River, often touted as the longest canoeable river in New Jersey: its wide flood plains and winding morphology present both hidden beauty and unique challenges for paddlers new to outer coastal plain rivers. In addition: 129 miles, including 17 tributaries, are federally designated as Scenic and Recreational Rivers in 1992. The Great Egg Harbor River Council sponsored the event, and group camping facilities at Atlantic County's Camp Acagisca was provided for Saturday, Saturday night, and Sunday at no charge. Great Egg Harbor River Administrator Fred Akers coordinated the event, Thank you, Fred!!


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Storage and Warehousing | Meaning, Functions, Advantages, Kinds
What is Storage?
Functions of Storage
What is Warehousing?
Advantages of Warehouse
Different kinds of Warehouses
1. Public Warehouse
2. Bonded Warehouse
The Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC)
The State Warehousing Warehousing Corporation (SWC)
A manufacturer needs to keep adequate stock of raw materials to ensure smooth production. A trader has to maintain adequate stock of the products he sells to meet the demand. Maintenance of stocks of raw materials and finished products calls for storage. Storage helps to preserve goods at a particular place until these are required elsewhere.
Storage and Warehouse – Meaning, Advantages, Functions, Kinds
1. To preserve goods that are produced only during a particular season but are demanded throughout the year (agricultural goods).
2. To preserve goods that are produced throughout the year but demanded during a particular season (crackers, umbrellas, etc.).
3. To preserve the quality of certain goods, which in the absence of proper storage will deteriorate.
4. To enable businessmen to make speculative gain, i.e., to wait and sell at a higher price.
5. To protect goods from pests and insects.
6. To ensure smooth production and distribution.
The meaning of the word 'ware' is 'article'. A warehouse is a place where goods are stored. It is otherwise known as a 'godown'. It is usually found away from the place of business of a merchant. The advantages of warehouse are listed below.
The following are some of the advantages of warehouse.
1. It protects the goods until they are moved to the factory (to be used in production) or to the market (for sale).
2. It provides place for goods that are received in bulk.
3. It facilitates easy sale of goods when it is located near the market.
4. It facilitates uninterrupted sale. 'Out of stock' situation is avoided.
5. The 'warehouse receipt' issued to a merchant, who has stored his goods in a public warehouse, also enables him to get financial assistance. A warehouse receipt is a document of title.
6. It helps to equalize price by matching the demand and supply position.
7. It provides employment opportunities to many.
8. Cold storage provides longer life to certain easily perishable items like fish, dairy products, etc.
9. It facilitates large-scale production of goods. The producer need not bother about storage.
10. It is necessary to perform certain marketing activities like grading, packing, etc.
There are different kinds of warehouses. A 'private warehouse' is one, which is maintained by a merchant for his own use. A 'public warehouse' provides storage facility to any individual or business unit. 'Bonded Warehouses' are located near ports. It enables an importer to take delivery of his goods after paying the customs duties.
Its activities are regulated and controlled by the Government. Any member of the public can utilize the services of the public warehouse. The rent payable is determined by the Government and it will always be a very nominal amount. These warehouses have been built on scientific lines and therefore, they offer complete protection to the goods that are stored against spoilage, theft or damage. These warehouses are fully equipped with such devices as the crane that makes loading and unloading easier.
Private warehouses cannot afford to have such facilities. Skilled laborers work in these warehouses who can give expert advice to the customers. The receipt issued by these warehouses can be provided as a collateral security for a loan.
It is located near ports. It is owned by the Dock Authorities. An importer who is unable to pay his duties immediately can have his goods placed in the bonded warehouse. For this, he has to enter into a bond along with sureties assuring payment of the duty. He can collect the goods after paying his dues.
Delivery of a part of the goods can be effected by remitting the proportionate duty. The importers are allowed to do further processing on the goods kept in the bonded warehouse like mixing, packing, etc. They can take the buyers to such a warehouse to enable the latter to inspect the goods. This enables the importer to sell the imported goods while they are lying in the warehouse. It also enables the importer to export the imported goods without paying any duties.
It was established in India in the year 1957 to provide warehouses at suitable places in the country. It provides storage facilities to individuals, co-operative societies and others. It also provides facilities for transporting agricultural goods from the place of production to the place of warehouse.
The CWC acts as the agent of the Government for the purchase, sale, storage and distribution of agricultural goods, seeds, manures, etc. It also subscribes to the share capital of the State Warehousing Corporations.
Every State in India can establish its own Warehousing Corporation by getting the approval of the Central Warehousing Corporation. The respective State Government will contribute 50% of the capital and the CWC will contribute 50%.
The State Warehousing Corporation will provide warehouses in places other than those reserved for the Central Warehousing Corporation. It can also act as the agent of the Central or the State Government or the CWC.
Products and Services | Meaning, Definition, Differences
Rights of Unpaid Seller against Goods – Lien, Stoppage in Transit, Re-Sale
7 Arguments against Social Responsibilities of Business
Patronage Buying Motives of Consumers | Emotional & Rational
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Vouching of Cash Receipts | General Guidelines to Auditors
Audit of Clubs, Hotels & Cinemas in India | Guidelines to Auditors
Depreciation – Meaning, Characteristics, Causes, Objectives, Factors Affecting Depreciation Calculation
Inequality of Income – Causes, Evils or Consequences
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Showtime(LOS ANGELES) — It's been a long time coming but thanks to Showtime, Mo'Nique has officially set a brand-new stand-up comedy special. Premiering on February 7, Showtime will air Mo's first major comedy special in ten years: Mo'Nique & Friends: Live From Atlanta. Filmed at Atlanta's Variety Playhouse, the hour-long special will feature original stand-up…… read more »
'Parasite' wins top prize at SAG Awards; Amazon Prime sweeps comedy categories
Terence Patrick/Getty Images for Turner(LOS ANGELES) — Bong Joon-ho's Parasite took home the night's top prize — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture — at Sunday night's 26th Annual SAG Awards, becoming the first foreign film in the history of the SAG Awards to win that honor. It beat out Bombshell, The…… read more »
'Bad Boys' for Life delivers box office-topping $68.1 million MLK weekend debut
Ben Rothstein(NEW YORK) — Bad Boys for Life exceeded expectations, delivering an estimated $59.17 million, the second largest January three-day debut, behind 2015's American Sniper with $89.26 million. It also stands to be generate the second best Martin Luther King weekend four-day performance, topping 2014's Ride Along. It also stands to become Sony's largest R-rated opening ever, topping 22 Jump Street's $57…… read more »
2 dead, 5 injured as patron opens fire 'indiscriminately' at San Antonio bar
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