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(China Daily) By Eric Jou
An example of one of the characters in Onipunks' CWars.
A passion for classic video games brought two entrepreneurs together, and now a work of their own delivers both a look back and a taste of the future, Eric Jou reports.
In a homey three-bedroom apartment in the northern outskirts of Beijing, three programmers type code on dual-monitored computers. An artist dabbles at a digital masterpiece magnified by the computer screen, and on the sidelines, creative director Zhou Lu listens to the latest change in the music.
In this apartment is Onipunks Studios, an independent video-game developer on the verge of shipping its first game. However, unlike traditional developers, whether indies or mainstream, Onipunks crowd-sourced with KickStarter.com to finance its debut.
The brainchild of Beijing-born Zhou and artist Mu Fei, Onipunks began life as Zhou's graduate-school project while he was studying in Paris.
"My professor, instead of giving a final, had the class apply the use of artificial intelligence," says Zhou. "So for my project, I made a game."
Through his final project, Zhou reached out to artists back home in Beijing for help and eventually was linked to his soon-to-be artistic director Mu Fei. After the project was finished, Zhou shelved the product and went on to find work in the France-based company Ankama Games.
"Most people burn out in the industry after a few years, but for me it was a matter of months," says Zhou, who soon left to pursue computer-programming work in Canada. Meanwhile, Mu was working on his own projects back in art school, as a 3-D contractor for animation companies and commercials.
But before long, Zhou decided that gaming was where he wanted to be after all, and he reconnected with Mu. The duo decided to take what they loved about video games and make something that they would enjoy. The result was their first game, Crystalides.
"We went with a sci-fi theme. I preferred sci-fi-I didn't want to do what everyone else was doing, martial-arts fantasies and the like," says Mu. They rounded out their team by hiring a programmer and a musician-the latter turned out to be a childhood friend of Mu.
As Crystalides progressed, the little-known duo failed to get media attention for the project despite winning independent developer awards. During this time, Zhou was still working full time in Canada.
When the opportunity for C-Wars came about, Zhou had quit his job in Canada to pursue the game-development dream. Mu also devoted his time to working on C-Wars.
Both young men grew up in Beijing playing video games. Zhou was a PC gamer, recalling such games as Tapper and QBert, whereas Mu was a console gamer whose favorite game as a child was Super Mario Bros.
Their passion and history playing video games led to the art direction for Crystalides, and the selling point to their new game C-Wars. Work on Crystalides had progressed to a point where the game was playable, so Onipunks picked out the best part of the game and expanded on it. They used and extrapolated on a retro pixel-art style, where each image is made up of blocks built upon blocks.
Learning from the problems of Cyrstalides, Zhou turned to a site that was exploding online, KickStarter.com. That popular crowd-sourcing website allows developers, inventors and the like to circumvent traditional forms of fund-raising in favor of asking the masses for money.
Unlike in traditional means of investing, a Kickstarter's intellectual property and other rights are retained by the creator and the backers only receive "rewards", such as T-shirts and posters, based on how much money they put into a project, not shares or dividends.
With the game direction set, the KickStarter was launched in April of 2013. The team set a funding goal of $30,000 just to finish the game, and stretch goals to add features to the game if the stretch goals were met.
The relatively unknown team from China, with a demonstrated concept and retro-style art, brought in more than $95,000, enough money to put their games onto consoles.
Video game consoles had been banned for legitimate sales in the country since 2000, until a recent suspension of the ban earlier this month. Despite the ban, Zhou and Mu were still avid gamers. Zhou says his first fond console experience was on the original Sony PlayStation, whereas Mu points to the Nintendo GameCube, which he purchased with his own money. "The thing was perfect," he says. "It had Nintendo games (such as Mario, Zelda and StarFox) and a little handle to take it around."
With the KickStarter success, the duo had a golden opportunity: to create a game for Nintendo and Sony. While they were effectively only "porting", or making their game playable on a console, they were still able to attain licenses to develop for consoles.
Developers looking to make games for consoles require special console hardware that they can test and write the games on. This hardware is called a development kit and to normally obtain one, one requires a license.
"When we reached our stretch goals for PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, we were ecstatic!" says Zhou. "Mu was excited because our game would actually show up on a Nintendo system, whereas I was blown away by the fact that we would show up on PlayStation."
Zhou explains that Onipunks chose to use KickStarter because it would attract international attention. In 2013, KickStarter launched many high-profile video-game projects such as the Ouya. Zhou says that a lot of the people who support KickStarters are gamers, developers and media people and that really helped attract money to their kick-off.
The duo credits much of their success to the art style of their game.
"We're lovers of retro games, particularly games that invoke nostalgia," says Zhou. "A lot of people say our game looks like Fire Emblem and Super Robot Wars, and we tell them that they're correct. We want them to see these games, we want them to feel these games, because we want to bring them back to a time when they had fun playing these games of old."
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Top Universities South Africa 2019- 2020
When one searches for information about Top Universities South Africa 2019- 2020 there are some common themes that come up.
These include qualities such as:
Standards of education
Training quality
Prestige of the members of faculties
In South Africa, the leading tertiary education institutions strive to ensure that they offer the best quality education for students and that they provide an environment that is conducive to supporting the nation's brightest minds.
South African Universities have made it to the best 1000 worldwide as per the 2018 – 2019 Center for World University Rankings. (CWUR)
University of Cape Town:
Currently ranked as the top university in South Africa and number 252 globally, UCT offers students access to a wide array of study options. It also has the highest enrollment of Interstate learners, of about 30 000.
University of the Witwatersrand:
Ranked number 254 worldwide, this institution was established in 1896 as a mining school. It currently has about 33 700 scholars and is among the top 50 institutions globally, teaching mineral and mining engineering.
Stellenbosch University:
Established in 1918, this institution ranks at number 31 globally. With approximately 30 850 students in South Africa, it is ranked highly. Top disciplines include Divinity & Religious Studies, Development Studies as well as Agriculture and Theology among others.
University of KwaZulu – Natal:
Formed in 2004 after the merger of University of Natal and Durban- Westville, this institution is ranked at number 424 globally. It is fast- growing and is becoming renowned as a leading South African institution.
University of Johannesburg:
Established in 2005 after the merger of three Universities, namely the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), Vista University and Technikon Witwatersrand, UJ is becoming a leading educational advocate. Ranked at 761 globally, it is held in high esteem for its Development Studies.
University of Pretoria:
With 53 000 students enrolled, UP turned 112 years old in February 2020. The only South African institution to have a faculty of veterinary science, it also offers up to 1800 study programmes.
North-West University:
Following a 2004 merger of the University of the North West and Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, NWU has three campuses with about 64 000 students. It is best known for innovation.
University of the Western Cape:
Established in 1959, UWC is located in Bellville, Cape Town and is known to have one the most diverse group of students.
Rhodes University:
Ranked 1224 globally, this Makanda- based institution was established in 1904. It currently has 8000 students and is best known for its excellent English Language, Literature and Communication and Media Studies programme.
University of Free State:
Established in 1904 as Grey College, this Bloemfontein-based institution has three campuses and seven faculties.
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Home Settling in at Trine University – Chinazam Okoroafor
Settling in at Trine University – Chinazam Okoroafor
"Trine University has a unique way of incorporating the international students in the school and making us feel welcomed and appreciated…"
Trine University is a private university located in the state of Indiana in the mid-western United States. Established over 130 years ago, the school is committed to providing excellence in programs, faculty, activities and lifestyle to its students year after year.
As Executive Director of International Services, I invite you to join our intimate, innovative, and vibrant campus community. With acclaimed engineering, business, humanities, health sciences, and science programs, an expert, caring faculty, and a beautiful 450-acre campus with state-of-the art facilities and residences, you will become part of a community – a family – that has existed since 1884. With this rich heritage of academic excellence and tradition, Trine University prepares our amazing and talented international students to lead, succeed, and serve.
- David M. Colbert, Executive Director - Office of International Services, Trine University
SchoolApply interviewed Chinazam Okoroafor, a student from Nigeria who is currently attending Trine University, to find out what makes Trine so attractive to overseas students from all around the world.
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Location: Angola, Indiana (US)
Student Name: Chinazam Okoroafor
From: Nigeria
Favorite class: My favorite class last semester was trigonometry. I really liked the way my professor taught the class. He was incredibly approachable and patient in a way that helped us better understand later topics. His office hours and study sessions were also really helpful!
Things you love about Trine University: I love the beginning of spring when the trees on campus bloom with lovely flowers. I also love the size of Trine. It has this family-feel about it that makes one feel included and not swallowed up or overwhelmed, and there are always activities and events to get involved in.
Five words to describe Trine University: Family, Diverse, Adaptable, Unique, Eventful
Tell us a little about yourself…
I am an energetic and driven-to-succeed girl from Nigeria and I had never been to the United States before university. With that said, I adapt really well to new environments.
How did you hear about Trine University and what made you decide to study in the United States?
The standard of education in the United States is exceptional and incredibly rewarding. I decided to pursue my education in the US because of the multifaceted opportunities available here. Trine University offered me that wonderful opportunity that everyone is yearning for: learning in a renowned ABET-accredited university in a very patient, embracing and vibrant environment, while meeting people from all walks of life and coming together as a family.
Did you have any problems adjusting to life in a new country and university?
Yes, I did! I had issues with the weather – my home country, Nigeria, is a tropical country, so I had no experience with winter. Adjusting to the winter season was not easy and this showed by my falling sick a few weeks after my arrival.
What degree are you pursuing and why?
My major is Chemical Engineering and I chose to study this because my dad owns an oil servicing/corrosion control company and he will be retiring soon.
What were your first few days at Trine University like?
COLD and exciting! I arrived in January for the spring semester and I was ill-prepared for the weather. Nevertheless, I was fascinated by the number of activities displayed on the information screens and the warm welcome I received from everybody! I was not present for orientation and I thought that I would be lagging in the experience and opportunity of introduction to fellow students; however, I am pleased to say that I was wrong. I was very well-assisted in my registration of classes and everything in general.
Are you taking part in any extracurricular activities?
Yes, I am! I challenged myself before coming to Trine – I planned to get out of my comfort zone and participate in as many activities as I could at university, and that panned out well! I volunteered for events on campus, attended games, joined two organizations, and participated in discussion classes. I intend on breaking my last semester's record of activities in the next school year!
What has your academic and social experience been like as an international student at Trine?
It has been amazing! I've learned a lot since I arrived at Trine and I have tried new things that I never thought I would. For example, I now know how to say 'hello' in fifteen languages and I have also learned a few words in Japanese!
As an international student, I gain different perspectives from the domestic students and fellow international students as well. Trine University has a unique way of incorporating the international students in the school and making us feel welcomed and appreciated, which is why I included "family" in my five-word description of Trine.
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The highlight of my experience so far has been our Trine International Night! There were booths with informational boards of different countries along with various cuisines and performances afterward. That day was truly my best day yet at Trine!
What are your plans after you graduate?
My major, Chemical Engineering, is a STEM field major and that means I am eligible to work in the United States for three years on my F1 visa, so my plan after graduating is to work in the US and attain my Master's Degree!
What would you say to international students who are considering studying at Trine University?
Bring two coats for the winter! More so, Trine is a university that is home to many international students like you. Because of the size, you'll be assisted and will get to know your professors – who are excellent by the way – on a one-on-one basis! Also, from one international student to another, I can honestly say you will have a great and unforgettable overall experience at this institution! There is something for everyone at Trine University and there's no room for a mediocre experience; you can get everything you want…and more. Most importantly, Trine has an outstanding 99% employment rate!
If you want to find out more and apply to Trine University, click on its SchoolApply profile page and get started now!
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Newsroom Clinical Voices March 2022
Clinical Voices March 2022
This month we feature articles on the nurse staffing crisis, feeding tube best practices for children, and the practice of giving and receiving honest feedback. Plus, watch a new President's Video.
Think Tank Targets Nurse Staffing Crisis
The team meets virtually to discuss causes of the crisis, workforce trends and other challenges.
A think tank composed of nurses and workforce experts from across the U.S. is striving to develop evidence-based, nursing-led solutions to address the nation's nurse staffing crisis, which is exacerbated by the pandemic.
The 2022 Nurse Staffing Think Tank gathers virtually every two weeks to discuss what's causing the crisis, workforce trends and other challenges. Organizers hope to identify strategies with measurable outcomes to implement within a year, according to a media release from the American Nurses Association (ANA).
AACN is partnering with ANA for the six-meeting effort, which began in January and is set to conclude in late March. Other groups involved are the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 194,000 job openings for RNs each year through 2030, the release reports, adding that the average age of RNs is 52, and 19% of the nation's healthcare workforce is 65 or older. Filling the vacancies will require support for developing early-career nurses and recent graduates.
The think tank is setting the foundation for a nurse staffing task force by providing:
Strategic advice on broad ideas and direction for goals based on data that identifies the shortage's root causes
Input on trends, challenges and issues that hinder progress toward staffing solutions
Options for action and associated outcomes
Adequate staffing levels benefit nurses and patients, leading to reductions in mortality, length of stay, readmission rates and preventable healthcare-associated injuries, notes the ANA release.
"With appropriate staffing levels and skill mix, nurses can practice to the full extent of their licensure and expertise," the release adds. "This will reduce nurse fatigue. Hospitals will benefit from decreased turnover, improved retention, and overall improved job satisfaction."
Feeding Tube Best Practices for Children
The NOVEL project notes some increase in EBP to verify placement since the results of a previous survey.
A nurse-led study to encourage evidence-based practice (EBP) when placing and verifying nasogastric (NG) feeding tubes in hospitalized infants and children finds ongoing use of non-EBP methods.
"Evaluation of Methods Used to Verify Nasogastric Feeding Tube Placement in Hospitalized Infants and Children - A Follow-up Study," in Journal of Pediatric Nursing, notes that only 65% of surveyed nurses indicate that best practices are followed. "This study demonstrates variation within units at the same facility using methods unsupported by the literature, demonstrating that many centers still rely on non-EBP methods of NG placement confirmation, despite cautions issued by many major healthcare organizations."
The New Opportunities for Verification of Enteral tube Location (NOVEL) project, an initiative of the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, does note some increase in EBP to verify placement since the results of a previous survey.
The 245 respondents (205 nurses) at 166 organizations identified radiograph (64%) or pH measurement (24%) as best practices, but 42% said their organizations use pH, and 23% said they use radiograph.
The NOVEL project study says neonatal ICUs most often use aspiration and direct eye visualization to verify placement, with EBP followed more often in other units. An annual NOVEL newsletter says organizers intend to form a work group of chief nursing officers to address practice concerns; they also formed a group to address tube placement in adults.
A YouTube video posted by the Patient Safety Movement details the case of an 11-day-old baby who died from an incorrectly inserted tube and the parents' activism to change practice.
The Gift of Feedback Takes Some Practice
Encourage a grace-filled environment to practice giving and receiving feedback.
Honest feedback can be a gift that helps nurses enhance their role, yet feelings of workplace hierarchy can undermine open communication and keep us from speaking up.
In the American Journal of Nursing's "Off the Charts" blog, Hui-wen (Alina) Sato, a pediatric ICU nurse in Southern California, writes about two personal experiences with feedback, including a time when she was a relief charge nurse.
Toward the end of a busy shift, she asked a care partner for suggestions on how she could do better in that role. "After a few moments of silence, he told me that he was always reluctant to give feedback because he didn't know if what he said might be misunderstood," Sato writes.
In the second example, an attending physician asked Sato for her opinion on how he handled a delicate conversation with a trauma patient's caregiver. Sato realized that "somewhere in my subconscious remained a hesitation — as 'just a bedside nurse' — to give him the requested feedback, even if it were positive.
"These two encounters remind me that there is a general mentality of hierarchy I believe we all continue to battle when it comes to providing feedback to one another in our work," Sato notes. They're also reminders of how important it is to develop the communication skills to "clearly articulate our thoughts without tripping ourselves up."
Looking ahead, Sato hopes to ask the care partner for his feedback again, while continuing to build a trusting work relationship. She also wants to be better prepared to offer feedback when it is requested.
"We need practice and we won't always get it just right," Sato adds. "All the more reason to cultivate a grace-filled environment in which to practice offering this invaluable gift of feedback."
Respiratory Drive and Sedation Depth
Sedation depth should not be used as a surrogate for respiratory drive in critical illness.
Respiratory drive measurements, which can be easily quantified at the bedside, may be a better gauge of sedation depth in the mechanically ventilated patient.
"Discordance Between Respiratory Drive and Sedation Depth in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation," in Critical Care Medicine, notes that deeply sedated patients often had higher respiratory drive rates than expected, and lightly sedated patients were not consistently preserving respiratory effort.
"Extremes of respiratory drive (high and low) were observed across the range of routinely targeted sedation depth and were independently associated with fewer ventilator-free days," the study adds.
The small prospective, cohort study included 56 patients from five ICUs at a U.S. academic hospital for two month-long periods in 2016-2017. The median age was 62.5 and 32% were female, with averages of 8.5 days in the ICU and 4.5 days of mechanical ventilation. Patients' respiratory drive was measured every 12 hours (± 3 hours) a day using P0.1 by trained personnel, and sedation was measured using the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale.
Patients in the P0.1 range were considered normally healthy (0.5 to 1.5 cm H2O) in only 38 of the 197 measurements. Patients in the middle tercile of P0.1 rates "had significantly more ventilator-free days than patients in either the lowest tercile … or the highest tercile," the study notes.
Because respiratory depth can frequently be used as a surrogate measurement for sedation depth without identifiable correlation, the study suggests clinical practice guidelines should instead focus on "whether the intended clinical effect is achieved and to recognize an undesirable side effect when sedation is prescribed for other indications."
The study observes that many common medications to reduce pain or anxiety may not achieve the goal of minimizing respiratory distress, so whether "measuring respiratory drive to guide clinical decision-making can improve outcomes is unknown and warrants evaluation."
Spirituality and Better Quality of Life
Spirituality may contribute to well-being and the ability to cope with adverse situations.
Healthy adults (ages 18-64) with high levels of spirituality/religiousness (S/R) may likely have a positive health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
"Association Between Spirituality/Religiousness and Quality of Life Among Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review," in Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, finds that aspects of spirituality that most determine QoL outcomes in this population include hope, optimism, inner strength, peace, happiness and the meaning of life.
The review suggests that spirituality contributes to well-being and the ability to cope with adverse situations, adding that it's likely the first review to address how S/R influences QoL among adults who don't have chronic illnesses and are not elderly or caregivers. A search of several databases identified 1,952 topic-related studies, but only 10 met the inclusion criteria of healthy adults ages 18 to 64. Those 10 studies comprised 4,337 individuals, including 3,860 college students or 89% of all participants.
"Nine studies report a positive association between S/R and HRQoL, while one study did not report any significant association," the review notes. Quality-of-life domains most positively influenced by S/R were psychological aspects, followed by social relationships and environment domains.
"Whether it is linked to a religion or not, intrinsic spirituality seems to be an interesting strategy, even for those young individuals not facing significant health complications," the review suggests. It adds that this dynamic can have everyday benefits and may help prevent conditions that trigger mental health disorders, such as stress, anxiety and depression.
The review lists several limitations, including that only observational studies were selected for review. For future research, the review suggests adding intervention studies similar to clinical trials conducted with patients who have chronic or terminal illness or other conditions that alter their physical and mental capabilities.
President's Video: NTI Live Is Back!
In her new video, AACN President Beth Wathen celebrates the return of NTI two ways and better than ever — NTI Live, May 16-18, and NTI Virtual, June 6-8. "NTI will provide a platform for all of us to start looking forward … and to come back to rejuvenate, refuel and reimagine our future together."


Enjoying this year's blossom. It reminds me of my childhood when I would collect it in large pink hand spilling bundles and select a few to place in my hair or plunge petals into jam jars of water to make blossom perfume.
The same cherry blossom is still standing in my parent's garden. Gorgeous confetti. Each frilly flower head so delicate. The perfect shade of pink.
My own garden has some bright pink blossom. Not quite the same feel but still beautiful, especially vivid against the yellow of the play house.
We have enjoyed looking for blossom trees wherever we go. Scattering petals against verge edges and blowing across lawns. Branches look like huge blossom posies and I wish it would last much longer.
A bit of rainfall and some gusts of wind. All gone. Blossom pathways trail through the garden and slowly the petals fade to transparency until next year.
So pretty! I remember pickling it in jars and trying to convince my mum to wear it as her perfume!
And now this reminds me that blossom was one of the many things that I wanted to photograph this Spring - I just LOVE it :) You have some gorgeous photos here.
Lovely pictures, I adore blossom, natures confetti and a real spring treat!
Gorgeous photos :) I too wish the blossom would last longer, especially as I now have an apple tree to delight in!
It is my first time here and i love your post - beautiful pictures and a gorgeous little boy! off to explore the rest of your writings now!
I love blossom. It's arrival every year just fills me with so much happiness. Your photos are lovely - and what an idyllic blossom filled childhood!
It really is like confetti. Absolutely gorgeous- and the stuff my daughter's dream of being a fairy is made of!
I remember playing with cherry blossom as a child too. It's beautiful. Lovely that your children get to experience it too.
Cherry blossom is my favourite blossom, so so pretty!
I love blossoms too. I can't see your pics as I'm blind now, but I used to liek collecting flowers too.
I love seeing the cherry blossom in the trees at this time of year. Your photos are amazing!


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Executive Director Clara Bennett to	be Inducted into the FABA	Hall	of Fame
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The Florida Aviation Business Association recently inducted Boca Raton Airport Executive Director Clara Bennett into the FABA Entrepreneurial Excellence Hall of Fame.
Throughout Bennett's 25 years in the aviation industry, she has lead projects that forever changed the landscape of flight in South Florida, though she feels she still has more to accomplish.
In the short term, she hopes to oversee the completion of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility. With the contract to construct the facility recently awarded, Bennett says she's excited to see construction begin.
Since joining the Boca Raton Airport in February of 2014, Bennett has overseen the completion of a number of well-received projects. The noise wall near Boomers was completed during her first year, which greatly reduced noise complaints when combined with refined implementation of the Airport's other noise abatement efforts.
Noise abatement has been an important issue for Bennett throughout her career, stating, "It's important for the Airport to do what it can to be a good neighbor."
"The Airport doesn't set flight patterns or noise standards — that's the FAA," Bennett said. "What the Airport does is act like an advocate for the community between the FAA and the pilots."
Continuing to improve noise abatement efforts, Bennett is working with the FAA to establish standard instrument procedures for pilots, creating an exact path along Interstate 95.
In addition to noise abatement, Bennett has directed the implementation of many safety and security enhancements along the taxiway. Currently, she is leading the Airport's largest safety project to date — the construction of an Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS).
When asked about being inducted into the hall of fame, Bennett said, "I credit what I've been able to do, to the people I've worked for and worked with. Thank you to the supportive board and tenant community at the Boca Raton Airport."
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student : A class is given a surprise 10 question multiple choice quiz over material they were supposed to study. Since none of the students are prepared, they are forced to guess the answers. The probability that a guess on any question is right is 20%.
Find the probability that a student is able to guess at least 6 correct answers.
student : so at least 6 would be .2*.2*.2*.2*.2*.2=.000064 right?
Find the mean number of correct guesses for this 10 question quiz.


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Directions from Midleton. Length of time to drive (15mins) Distance 9 miles.
Coming from Cork City, drive into Midleton Town, drive half way down the Main St, turn left at Connolly St for Tallow (R627) continue out this road for 6 miles this will bring you to Dungourney Village, drive through the village staying on the main Tallow Rd and we are 3 miles from the village on the left hand side.
Coming from Dublin, drive over the bridge to Brian Boru Square at the traffic lights, turn left for Waterford N72, continue out this road for 3 to 4 miles then take a right turn for Coolagown, drive through the village and continue out this road until you come to a T Junction turn left at the T Junction for Conna, drive through the village of Conna (R628) and turn right for Ballynoe, drive through the village of Ballynoe and continue on this road for 3 miles, you will then come to a main cross roads, turn right for Midleton (R627) and we are 1 mile over this road on the right hand side.
From Youghal take the N25 towards Cork continue on this road through Killeagh village, then arriving in Castlemartyr, turn right at the traffic lights this will bring you into Mogeely village drive through the village and continue on until you reach Dungourney Village, turn right in Dungourney onto the R627 heading towards Tallow we are 3 miles from Dungourney village on the left hand side.


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Der Scatchard-Plot ist neben dem Hill-Diagramm eine Möglichkeit, Enzymaktivität auf Kooperativität zu überprüfen, also die Frage zu beantworten, ob das Enzym nach der Bindung eines ersten Liganden eine höhere oder niedrigere Affinität für weitere Liganden aufweist.
(Das Eadie-Hofstee-Diagramm stellt das gleiche mit vertauschten Achsen dar.)

Wenn man die Gleichung für die Enzymsättigung

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erhält man die Auftragungsform für den Scatchard-Plot. Y ist hier die Sättigung und [L] die Ligandenkonzentration, K steht für die Dissoziationskonstante und Ymax für die maximal mögliche Enzymsättigung. Konzentrationen werden dabei häufig in M = mol/l gemessen, wobei nM oder µM typische Größenordnungen sind.

Form des Graphen

Man erhält nun eine annähernd lineare Auftragung, bei der Y/[L] auf der y-Achse und Y auf der x-Achse stehen, wobei -K−1 die Steigung ist.

Informationen, die man aus dem Graphen auslesen kann

 Im Falle eines nicht-allosterischen Enzyms (die Bindungsstärke hängt nicht von der Zahl der bereits gebundenen Substrat- oder Ligandenmoleküle ab) zeigt das Diagramm einen linearen Abfall.
 Im Falle eines allosterischen, kooperativ arbeitenden Enzyms erhält man eine nach unten geöffnete Parabel.
 Im Falle negativer Kooperativität oder nicht-identischer, isolierter Bindungsplätze entsteht ein konkaver Verlauf (rechtsgekrümmt, bzw. zweite Ableitung – so existent – negativ) mit linearem Endast.

Die Steigungen entsprechen hier den Affinitäten (-Kd−1 bzw. -Ka).

 Die Gesamtzahl der Bindungsplätze (aktiven Zentren) ist aus dem Schnittpunkt mit der x-Achse abzulesen.

Siehe auch
 Enzymkinetik für weitere derartige Diagramme

Literatur
 Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Lubert Stryer: Biochemie. 6 Auflage, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Heidelberg 2007. ISBN 978-3-8274-1800-5.
 Donald Voet, Judith G. Voet: Biochemistry. 3. Auflage, John Wiley & Sons, New York 2004. ISBN 0-471-19350-X.

Bioinformatik
Enzymkinetik

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Workers urge Iowa lawmakers to protect Johnson County's minimum wage
zberg@press-citizen.com
Workers urged Iowa lawmakers Saturday to save Johnson County's new $10.10 minimum wage during a demonstration at the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa's headquarters in Iowa City.
A crowd of more than 60 people gathered at the center to spread the message of the positive impact of Johnson County's increased minimum wage. The event was held in light of a possible uniform Iowa minimum wage being voted into law by a new Iowa Legislature that could override local minimum wage ordinances.
Johnson County's minimum wage was increased incrementally from $7.26 to $10.10 an hour over the past 14 months through an ordinance passed by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. The $10.10 minimum wage went into effect Jan. 1.
Eman Ali, a mother and a minimum wage worker in Iowa City, was among many workers who spoke at Saturday's event in front a large group of supporters who held signs that included "Min. Wage Raise = Victory for All" and "Stand with Workers."
Saying she has had to work multiple minimum wage jobs so she could support her family and go to Kirkwood Community College, Ali said: "I don't have time for my family, I don't have time to study."
With her first $10.10 paycheck coming next week, Ali said she'll be able to work less, study more and may be able to purchase toys for her children.
Local leaders also addressed state legislators on the the possible change to a statewide minimum wage.
"Lawmakers are proposing to take away our raise ... We say no," said Mazahir Salih, president of the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa. "We refuse to give back and we refuse to allow lawmakers to put our families back into poverty."
Rod Sullivan, one of the Johnson County supervisors who oversaw the minimum wage increase, also spoke at the event, with fellow Johnson County supervisor Mike Carberry holding a sign behind him.
"I'm proud of what we've done locally, but I think it needs to be acknowledged that the statewide minimum wage has to go up for everybody; $7.25 does not cut it," Sullivan said. "We do want our legislators to raise the statewide minimum wage. They have to do that, it's critical that they do that. But what they can't do is take our local control."
"We need to have some local control so we can make some local decisions to benefit local people."
Reach Zach Berg at 319-887-5412, zberg@press-citizne.com, or follow him on Twitter at @ZacharyBerg.


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Have you ever wondered, why cheap MD-Decks don't have digital out although they operate on digital audio? The answer is: They do have a digital out. This document ist about how to add a Coax or toslink connector to the MDS-JE330 form Sony.It may work also with other MDS-Models, but maybe you have to use other jumper wires to connect.
Disclaimer: I tried this with my MDS-JE330 and it worked. That doesn't mean it will work with yours. You may even damage your device. Anyhow, your warranty will be void!
You don't need wire 2 for the coax output!
Schematic diagram for coax output.
I built these circuits on a small experimental PCB. I haven't tested running both circuits parallel, but that will probably work as well.
What if I have another low-end Sony Minidisc Deck?
Larry Battraw informed me about S/P DIF out at his JE320. Here you have to connect wire 1 (S/P DIF) to JW17 (instead ofJW405) and the shield (GND) to JW187 (instead ofJW475). He couldn't tell about Vcc but that one should be easy to find using a DMM (see tips below).
Well, that one is easy. Just look for the big, broad copper traces near the output/input section on the PCB. Take a DMM or a continuity tester to check. Or take the GND of the analogue audio connectors.
You have to be sure that your 5v supply runs enough current for the toslink transmitter to drive. Search near broad coper traces and big capacitors using a DMM.
That's the hardest one. Turn on your deck (but don't start playback) and use a oscilloscope (use a high-frequency probe!) to search for a steady square wave signal with aprox. 350 ns per bit (raise to fall) or 700 ns per period (raise to raise) respectively as shown below. The picture should become unstable when playback started, showing that the data transmitted isn't 000000... anymore (which is represented in biphase mark by high-low-high-low-high-low...).


1798- 2086 Taunton, MA?? ??
complete; there is also an Approach database.
Plates 1798-2086 apparently were given to Harvard Observatory on Rev. Metcalf's death, but there seem to be no records for them. Also, nothing but plate number is recorded on the plate jackets.


The ALS Walk To Defeat is this week in Broward County, on Saturday, April 6th.
The walk will take place at Vista View Park in Davie, FL, and is approximately a one-mile walk. Join a team, create a team, or run as an individual, and help raise money for ALS Awareness.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a nervous system disease that affects a person's physical functions and weakens the muscles.
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The ALS Association puts the money donated towards research programs and helping ALS patients maintain the devices they need. In fact, the ALS Association is the largest non-profit organization to fund ALS research outside of the U.S. government.
There are different walks constantly throughout the fall and spring months. On April 6th, it's time for Broward County to show how they can help the ALS Association.
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The ALS Association has put out a goal of raising $120,000 for this event. Currently, there has been $36,520 rose, which is just over 30% of the goal. While it seems like a lot, this goal can be achieved with hard work and by spreading the word.
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Saying that people are not riding bikes because of helmets and is partially responsible for obesity levels in the country is just all kinds of levels of stupid.
On the other hand if people think their freedom is somehow stifled, then the choice should be there but with the proviso that if someone riding a bike that refuses to wear a helmet suffers any head injuries that would have been avoided from wearing a helmet then they should not be covered by the public or private system, full medical costs charged.
I haven't read your full post (I will later), but I take issue with your first paragraph. I've known two people who took a tumble on pathed paths and suffered serious injuries. The first guy, many many years ago not, suffered serious head and facial injuries. He would've died had it not been for his helmet.
Another one last year: woman (without a helmet) fell off her bike and landed on her head, again on a pathed path and not at high speed. Last time I heard she was in Canberra Hospital with a bandage on her head. Written on that bandage was 'no bone'.
Cycling is safe, and we don't want to scare people with horror stories about people dying and getting seriously injured, but those risks exist. Why not just wear a helmet.
The year that helmets became compulsary in Australia, cycling rates fell by 30-40%. How can you immediately dismiss the suggestion that less people partaking in incidental exercise increased the level of sedentary lifestyles in Australia?
The same could be said for any person who chooses to smoke, drive dangerously, partake in extreme sport, or to eat an unhealthy diet all their life.
As I said then, the study has a problem called selection bias, and to quote myself "Public health policy should not be based on studies conducted on very select populations – in this case only seriously ill patients arriving at major trauma centres".
Thanks for your opinion… care to back it up with some evidence?
The data shows that the introduction of mandatory helmet laws did reduce the number of cyclists.
* A major reason I think is that to sell mandatory helmet laws a big fear campaign was launched telling everyone how dangerous riding your bike is, and therefore you need a helmet. Subconciously this turned into "well if it's so dangerous that I need a helmet to protect my head maybe I just not ride altogether and protect the rest of me.
Yes, our freedoms are being stifled by the wowsers who introduced the law and continue to support it.
If I've caused you offence, I apologise. There is absolutely no arguing that if a person falls of a bicycle and hits their head, a helmet could decrease the risk of injury.
However, if you read the entire article, it's also arguable that forcing people to wear bicycle helmets has significantly decreased cycling rates in Australia. At a time when 2/3 of our population is at an unhealthy weight, when our biggest killer is obesity related diseases, why do we continue to enforce a law which has greatly decreased levels of incidental exercise, when so many are dying from lack of it?
22 years after helmets were made compulsary, only one country (NZ) has followed suit. Some states in the US and Canada have also done the same. Overwhelmingly however, the entire world disagrees that compulsary cycle helmets contribute to the greater good.
What a cruel and selfish notion.
No. That's the same one… again.
Thanks for bringing some reason to the debate Sgt.Bungers.
The helmet law is a sham anyway. The Sikhs have proven that. Wear a turban and no fine for not wearing a helmet. Jeez and I thought there was meant to be separation between state and religion.
Well in that case you would also support the notion that drink-drivers who are injured in an accident or anyone who does anything that is considered stupid and dangerous also be required to foot the bill? That is the sort of heartless society that i want no part of..
So you've got a study and data backing up that? Or is that just your hunch?
Nothing but your own personal opinion. 'Probably' with a list of what you think isn't 'valid data'.
Fine do that, just don't expect other people to have to pay for you taking risks.
You've offered nothing but your personal opinion on why fatty mc fat won't ride his bike. Being fashion conscious is quite a ridiculous excuse considering the slim and sleak designs of helmets. If it was the 80s and there were nothing but stackhats, I'd tend to agree but I don't see any valid arguments apart from a rebel with a terrible and selfish cause.
As I said, if people are perlexingly that lazy that they wouldn't ride a bike because a helmet is somehow an inconvenience or they're that fashion conscious about 'bike hair' then they should be free to do so but if they're taking the risk they shouldn't have medical costs reimbursed. You can't argue that its a waste of tax payer money to enforce the rule together with the minimal cost of medical care, then you can hardly argue that people should be covered by the state for the people who have accidents related to head injuries from not wearing a helmet. You can't have your cake and eat it too.
I absolutely would. You take a stupid risk then you should take the consequences. Why should anyone pay for Johnny Bogan getting tanked up and purposely drink driving?
People having to take responsibility for the risks that they personally take. What a novel notion.
Binning helmets will cause fat people to ride more? Please… what a ridiculous notion.
People will always find an excuse to be fat. Making helmets optional isn't going to make people suddenly start riding.
And lets be honest, anyone so stupid as to rule out cycling because of compulsory helmets is probably an idiot, and not someone you want riding a bike anyway.
On the suggestion that helmets increase risk-taking behaviour – I'm going to call "rubbish!" on this as well. Cycling in and of itself is a dangerous pursuit. One wrong move, you go down – one idiot driver, you go down.
On this idea that helmets offer only minimal assistance – well, we're reading very different articles. Other research indicates that helmets reduce the risk of death or serious injury by up to 50%.
As a cyclist myself, I wouldn't be without my helmet. I've only crashed once before, but I landed on my head, broke my helmet clean in half… and walked away without so much as a headache. If it didn't save my life, it at least saved me a very serious injury.
As I said, cycling is a dangerous enough pursuit as it is. I don't support any proposal that makes it more dangerous, nor do I support any proposal that will make other road users hate me more – which I suspect optional helmets would do.
No, no need to apologise at all. I appreciate your articles and I spent my childhood getting around on a bike, never once wearing a helmet. As an adult I've just always thought wearing a bike helmet was a no brainer.
It would be interesting to find out the actual level of enforcement of the helmet law (how many tins issued etc). Im betting enforcement is usually plod telling a cyclist sans helmet to get off his bike and walk.
I wonder if a turban offers any protection – it's bound to offer some (at bicycle speeds, maybe not motorbike speeds).
I haven't seen a study yet which indicates the number of head injuries prevented due to wearing a helmet. I've seen a number of people with cracked bike helmets after crashes and otherwise no injuries. I am pretty sure an impact significant enough to crack a helmet may have caused some serious damage to a skull. These are the crashes that are not captured in the data.
People dying of obesity are not likely to ride a bike because they don't have to wear a helmet. They are dying of obesity because they eat too much processed foods and are lazy.
One person I know lost 60kg because he went out and bought a bike (and a helmet) and simply got on it. Probably saved his life.
My thoughts are anyone not willing to ride a bike because of helmet laws are simply looking for an excuse not to. Other excuses are: too hot, too cold, may hair won't look good, have to get changed, blah blah blah.
Comparing Australian cities to the Netherlands is also fairly difficult. The Netherlands are flat – really nice for cycling. They also have significant cycling infrastructure which many Australian cities don't. Check any number of cyclist v driver rants on Riotact to see why many do not ride on roads.
On the other hand why legislate against stupidity. A helmet is an easily worn protective device which could save your life. Why have OH&S, seat belt laws, work cover or road rules? – surely adults can make the right decision.
I got hit by a reversing car while casually (hands off handle bars, leaning back) riding along a footpath as a young teen. At the time I hated buckling up my helmet when not on the road. Luckily it stayed between me and the car's body. Only broke a few bones. The dent the helmet made was significant.
My opinion is that we should encourage safety even in normally safe situations. It breeds safe behaviour. You can see this in any discipline that involves working around unsafe environments. Shooters always consider their guns loaded for example. I buckle up even if I'm only driving in 50km/h backstreets at 40km/h. That way, if you're not buckled up, or you find yourself looking down the barrel of a gun, your brain knows that something is wrong.


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Dr. Ljiljana Mitic studied business administration in both Dortmund and Plymouth (UK) and received her degree in business administration. In 1999, she received her doctorate from the University of Plymouth.
She began her career in 1992 at EDS Electronic Data Systems GmbH.
In 1999, Dr. Ljiljana Mitic joined WestLB Systems GmbH in Dusseldorf where she was the Co-General Manager responsible for the IT business, among others.
From 2005 through 2010, Dr. Ljiljana Mitic was Sales Director Financial Services Industry Germany at Hewlett Packard GmbH and had overall responsibility for all customers in the bank and insurance industries.
From 2010 through 2011, Dr. Ljiljana Mitic was a Senior Vice President at Siemens IT Solutions and Services GmbH in Munich responsible for the global business conducted with banks and insurance companies.
Dr. Ljiljana Mitic has been an Executive Vice President and in this position the Global Head of Financial Services Markets at Atos IT Solutions and Services GmbH in Munich from 2011 through 2015. She was a member of the Executive Committee of Atos.
Dr. Ljiljana Mitic started working as an independent consultant specialised in IT, Financial Services and start-ups in 2016.
Additionally, since 2017 Dr. Ljiljana Mitic is a partner of Impact51 AG, Küsnacht, Switzerland and also Managing Director of Venture Value Partners GmbH in Munich, Germany.
In May 2015, Dr. Ljiljana Mitic was elected to the Supervisory Board of GRENKE AG.
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At its meeting today, the RBA decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent.
The RBA use terms like "demand for labour has remained weak..". I hear that in raw, honest, desperate conversations with clients and friends and contacts weekly at the moment. More often self-employed business owners are telling me of drying up opportunities and limited options. I am hoping along with you that conditions are improving soon, and the flow on effects will benefit our nation as a whole.
Feel free to let me know how you are doing, and what you are experiencing now in the comments.
View the RBA release here.
Historically, Australia is at very low-interest rates. Globally, we are very high. We live in interesting times (referencing the ancient Chinese "Curse"), and navigating these times comes with its own challenge. My recommendation to anyone looking to buy, or to fix rates, is be able to pay at least 2.5% higher than current, and if possible, 10%. Then you have more capacity in your budget than if you can only just afford payments now.
I have been reading a lot around the world at the moment regarding housing policy and economic stimulus. With the mining boom/bust or just wind down still playing out, and China been reported in different ways by a multitude of economists, there is a lot of conjecture in the markets.
On top of that, the ASX Accumulation Index just reached an all time high, so somewhere there is enough positive vibe running to keep people buying shares. What most are asking is when will I see it in my bank account? When does this prosperity start flowing back into the small business and retail sectors and seeing the average person "feeling wealthier"?
At today's meeting the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reduced the cash rate by 0.25% to 2.00% pa.
This will not be a surprise to many (including the average economist) with the "odds" yesterday at over 94% that it would go down. Now I'm no Tom Waterhouse but that seems like a favourite to win. Again this will be good news for property investors and mortgaged home owners.
Things have been a little slow around our great land, and the RBA is keeping this in mind as it measures up the chance of further cuts this year. No doubt the election fever will overwhelm it in the coming months.
The RBA brief is short today, basically I read it as saying, "lets wait and see what happens." Do you think our economy is showing signs of recovery or still struggling?
Full statement available from RBA Website.


Sept. 2015 – Travis Williams and Norman Chin join our growing team.
Travis graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) with a Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Science in May 2015. While working on his undergrad degree, Travis completed over 12 months of internships at various organization including Johnson & Johnson – producer of consumer healthcare products (Aveeno, Neutrogena, and First Aid), Church & Dwight – a producer of consumer products (Arm & Hammer, Lil Critters and Orajel) and Whitehouse Laboratories! While at RIT Travis joined Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity were he gained leaderships skills serving as the Chapters Treasurer for a semester and Chairman for various committees previous semesters. Since Travis' first internship he was drawn to the testing side of packaging engineering science and is happy to have accepted a position with Whitehouse where his engineering background and hands on approach have proven to be a great asset.
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Q: How to design single row of images? I am trying to build a row of images.  I want the number of images to increase based on screen width.  For example, in portrait mode there may be 3 images present, but in landscape there would be five.
I have tried using a GridView, but I am having trouble stopping it from being populated after the first row has been filled (it goes to the next row).  Is there an alternative view I should be using or is a GridView the right approach?

A: If you only want 1 row, then use a LinearLayout. If it needs to scroll, embed it in a HorizontalScrollView.
If you aren't scrolling you can then inflate and add each image, depending on available space.
You could make it more complex by creating custom classes, etc.
You can also try the Two-Way GridView (I've used it - it works great)
How to make grid-view horizontally scrollable in android

A: I have found a suggestion based off of this.  Once a max width has been exceeded on the LinearLayout, simply stop adding to it!

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Our farm is located in San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala. It has a total of 175 hectares, 85 hectares for coffee and the rest for forestry and conservation. The altitude ranges from 1905 to 1955 meters above sea level. Its average rainfall is 1400 millimeters a year. For shade we use mostly Grevillea or Silk Oak and native species.
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We have a highly technified, and yet, very conservative management approach towards the plantation. We use advance tools to monitor and control plant wellness, while at the same time, we purposefully implement strategies to avoid plant stress, such as well managed shade trees, work with native tree species, always focusing on making biodiversity a priority.
Our farm does not have abundance of water. We depend on 2 small springs, so we are very conscious about it. We recycle about 75% to 80% of depulping water. At disposal, we then let it sit for a while to let all organic matter to decant, and then we use the water on cutting grass pastures to feed cattle, which only purpose is to produce manure. After collecting it (manure), we use it at the earthworm compost installations, and then we apply it to the soil for coffee plants as organic fertilizer.
At the wet mill, we are also very careful, and pay special attention to the fermentation tanks, in order to reach a perfect point. As the coffee gets washed again with recycled water, only a small amount of fresh water is used on the final wash, before going to the sun drying patios.
Once at the patios, we slowly dry the parchment, carefully monitoring surface temperatures, covering it with shade cloth when the sun gets too strong. This prevents scourging, achieving a very nice quality in the cup, with a wide array of flavors and notes.
Hence, we like to think our farm is under a true and most faithful meaning of the sustainable concept.
Caring for the earth and people is reflected in the quality of the coffee
Our long time collaborators that not only know their work well, but also in a detailed manner, are constantly being trained, equipped, which has led to a long and reliable mutual relationship. By us managing the farm consciously, and responsibly, employees know their jobs are secured, and their families will be sustained. Year on, they have known that farm will always welcome them, whether with permanent or temporary work.
Taking care of the land and the people, turns in a higher quality in all our coffee.
Coffee in San José Ocaña is grown under managed and pruned shade trees – gravillea, and some native tree species, like oaks, cypress, and native pine species. We believe in not over stressing the cultivars, caused by being under complete sunlight. This allows plants to live longer in better shape, and yield nicer cup, by allowing nutrients to be absorbed in less stressing conditions.
Fertilization is done in an almost organic-like fashion, on a nutrient need basis, derived from both, soil, and tissue yearly analysis. When possible and available, we use naturally sourced fertilizers, instead of chemically produced. We use the pulp from the wet mill´s process (by-product) for compost. After that, it is added to the producing plants, as an organic fertilizer.
We think about the soil in terms of long-term stability and sutainability. We carefully monitor its Ph, and its nutrient conductivity, making amendments where and when it is needed, according to the ANACAFE guidelines.
We have installed garbage containers all over the farm, throughout all internal roads, so our collaborators can dispose it appropriately. After collecting it, we periodically take it to recycling centers in the nearest town.
Our water supply is from natural springs, at a limited supply. We take much care of it. At the wet mill, we continuously recycle about 75% of it.
The benefit is that it allows to have a very rich fermenting bacteria water solution at the mill, that will give our batches great flavor notes and attributes. This also has the effect of shortening the fermenting process.
The water amount that gets renewed daily while the harvesting season, is then placed to rest at oxidizing and decanting reservoirs. After a few days, is then brought by gravity in a pipeline to irrigate cutting pastures that are fed to a small herd of cattle.
The manure it yields is used for compost, which is then fed to earthworms, which product is used on both, the seedlings at the nurseries, and at the plantation.


Walking body, (special arms that moved, heads turned as their legs moved to simulate walking) bendable legs, white walk 'n turn stand, Steffie head mold, brunette medium curled length hair, rooted eyelashes, blue eyes, gold lame evening top on white nylon gathered full skirt over white taffeta, silver lace crown, gold scepter, red cape with faux ermine trim, Miss America ribbon sash, bouquet of red roses, white shoes. Mail order only in late 1973.
Markings: © 1967 Mattel, Inc. U.S. Pat. Pend. Taiwan.
(This is the Quick curl face with painted lashes - but otherwise the face is the same) Kellogg's exclusive, same as #3200 but no white walking stand. Was shipped in a brown cardboard box by mail-order. Miss American 1972; Laurie Lea Schaefer promoted this offer.
Brunette medium quick curl hair, Steffie head mold, painted eyelashes, blue eyes, twist waist, bendable legs, same attire as 3200, gold lame evening top on white nylon gathered full skirt over white taffeta, silver lace crown, gold scepter, red cape with faux ermine trim, Miss America ribbon sash, bouquet of red roses, white shoes, brush, comb, curlers, ribbons, rubber bands, and bobby pins. New blonde hair in 1974-76. Markings: © 1966 Mattel, Inc. U.S. & Foreign Patented Other Pat's. Pending Made in Taiwan.
Kellogg's exclusive, brunette quick curl hair, Steffie head mold, painted eyelashes, blue eyes, twist waist, bendable legs, same clothes & accessories as #8697. Miss America 1973; Terry Ann Meeuwsen promoted this offer. (When the Quick curl stock was depleted the 1972 Walk Lively doll was substituted). Markings: © 1966 Mattel, Inc. U.S. & Foreign Patented Other Pat's. Pending Made in Taiwan.
Kellogg's exclusive, new blonde hair, rest same as 1973. In 1974-75 the 8697 stock number, was used as this is the same doll, this exclusive offer expired on January 31, 1975.
3215 Royal Velvet (1972) - Miss American fashion; rose red long sleeve gown with faux fur trimmed neckline, white faux muff, fuchsia sheer nylon long slip with ruffled trim, chunky rose pilgrim closed toe heel shoes.
3216 Majestic Blue (1972) - Miss American fashion; sheer turquoise tiered sleeveless gown lined in silk, white faux short jacket with gold braid trim, white long tricot gloves, bouquet of five pink fabric roses with green tulle and Miss America ribbon banner, turquoise chunky pilgrim closed toe heel shoes.
3217 Regal Red (1972) - Miss America fashion; Reddish orange satin long gown with a gold knit sleeveless bodice, a gold belt with gold tone buckle, marching reddish satin short cape with real yellow fur trim, yellow tricot long gloves, gold textured plastic clutch purse, red square closed toe heel shoes.


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Why DOCU will be the best YOLO candidate this week, BETTER THAN PLTR (lots of research)
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When news of the Pfizer vaccine broke out, and subsequently broke markets (temporarily), I thought that the news-reported "rotation" out of stay-at-home and tech stocks into value stocks provided an immense opportunity to trade some of the popular tickers. In fact, I suspected that the FOMO people felt from missing out on the run following the election was replaced with a skeptical, contrarian viewpoint that life may return to pre-COVID times and stocks return to pre-COVID valuation levels.
I believe the skepticism around the rise of tech is an honest mistake. The effects of COVID on financial markets are not the result of temporary government measures, but likely of permanent regime changes. Let me roll with this as an assumption; you are already probably familiar with the concepts of MP3, rising anti-capitalist populism, a rotation out of cities, large stimulus measures, and a strengthening challenge from China against the dollar as a reserve currency. For those who recognize that 2020 is a regime change and not a temporary boost (or decline, depending on industry), there are plenty of plays worth discussing. I am intentionally going to ignore the discussion around hype stocks, like those in the EV and cannabis craze. Instead, I'm going to focus on a lesser talked about stock, that is still "big tech" related, in a high growth phase, and not as speculative as far as valuation is concerned. A stock like that, which does not get a lot of attention, has its moments. This week could be one of those moments, where being in it before a new wave of investors rush in might pay off nicely. Let me share the analysis I have done so far on Docusign ($DOCU).
Notable Company Features
DOCU's self-declared TAM is $25 billion just for the eSignature space, in which they are obviously the top player, and they also have efforts underway for a whole Suite solution, expansion (importantly, into international markets), and vertical integration. They're projected to bring in under $2 billion of that this year, so they are very much still in high growth phases, spending a lot of sales/marketing and R&D. It's not hard to see DOCU making tens of billions of dollars of revenue down the road, and this week could cement people's belief that a higher valuation is due to come sooner.
Employees also really like working at the California-based company. It ranks as one of the best companies on Glassdoor, with over 95% of people recommending the company and giving CEO approval. This piece of metadata is often very useful; great companies attract great talent.
Based on my analysis and my limited experience with financial statements, I think that the most important metric to look out for when DOCU reports earnings is going to be revenue, and how that feeds into year-over-year gross profit growth. I looked at different revenue and expense scenarios, and there wasn't much sensitivity around the consensus net loss per share estimate, of minus 32 cents. However, the year-over-year Q3 growth is estimated to be between 40 – 50% (reverse-engineering their guidance and consensus estimates gets me 42%), and my calculations show it's likely to beat the 50% mark, which I assume to be psychologically significant because growth has stayed at around 40% for over the past year.
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In the past two years, DOCU has experienced revenue growth of around 10% quarter-over-quarter. It's maintained an incredibly stable gross profit margin (everything is presented on a GAAP basis) of about 75%. The company's guidance for this quarter shows only a 5.5% growth in revenue against prior quarter, which looks to me like it's extremely conservative, just like the consensus estimate for Zoom in their earnings this week. Notably, both companies have beaten every quarter's revenue estimates in the past two years.
My "base case" for revenue growth is 13%; that's a little less than the 15% from last quarter, and keeping gross profit % flat as well, nets a gross profit growth of 52% year-over-year. I think it's probably likely that we will see gross profit growth of around 50%. Cost of revenue grew 22% last quarter; that was unusual, and I suspect it's related to the free trials. If true, then we should expect cost of revenue to go back to trend, growing in line with actual revenue and keeping gross profit margins neutral.
My "bad case" and "good case" call for gross profit growths of 38% and 61%, respectively. They use lower/higher growth rates for revenue, keeping gross profit margins flat as well. I also tweaked some operating expense assumptions in the second half of the table (see Appendix), in which I calculated a net loss per share. The consensus estimate on net loss per share looks a bit more optimistic. It is 32 cents, and my base, bad, and good case call for 34, 47, and 30 cents respectively.
Overall, I expect DOCU to comfortably beat revenue earnings by several percentage points, but the downstream impact into the final net loss per share value is unlikely to surprise.
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With only about 1% of shares trading hands on an average day, DOCU looks like a stock primed to win. It's been in a very tight trading range for almost the past 5 months, which followed a big rally. Looking at the volume by price indicator, it has done a lot of mean-reverting to the $215 level. More recently, it has tried to escape, getting bought up at $195 and sold at $235 more than once. That's $20 in either direction. Notably, the straddle on next week when it reports earnings shows a $22 move. DOCU's earnings is after-hours on Thursday, which follows just three days after Zoom reports its earnings. This means that we will have a good sense ahead of time of whether DOCU, which is a direct beneficiary of the COVID-era like Zoom, can maintain their explosive growth.
Looking at the broader market, the dollar is sitting at a multi-year low, and it is currently on a downward trend, which just needs a reasonable catalyst to start a lower leg down. That would presumably raise equity valuation levels. In addition, the Nasdaq is "only" around 25% higher than its high from February; some names gained far more than others. If you believe in the regime change from physical to virtual, all the new monetary/fiscal mechanisms to support financial markets, the democratization of investing through commission-free trades drawing in new investors (a majority of which buy and hold, raising demand), existing mania around the markets, a changing administration that will be less likely to provoke markets with tweets, and the general desensitization of the average investor, then you probably have an optimistic view like me.
Docusign reports earnings this week. Zoom reports a few days earlier, giving us an early read. Because DOCU has relatively stable finances, I think Zoom will provide key insights into what to expect. Technical indicators are strong. Revenue is likely to beat, and gross profit margin growth could impress. DOCU is an underdog in terms of hype stocks, but has all the characteristics needed to get a lot of attention. And the product that they sell is extremely well received, and they clearly have attracted a lot of talent. All said, a new leg up in DOCU's valuation looks like a real possibility.
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