In this paper we proved the existance and uniqness of strong generalized solution of mixed problems wih integral condition for singular parabolic equaions depending on a theorem proved in  in which a priori estimaion of the solution for such problems was derived.
Bellassoued, Mourad ; Riahi, Bochra.
Ibtissam, Medarhri ; Rajae, Aboulaich ; Naima, Debit.
This contribution is an extension of the work initiated in , presenting a strategy for the calibration of the local volatility. Due to Morozov's discrepancy principle , the Tikhonov regularization problem introduced in  is understood as an inequality-constrained minimization problem. An Uzawa procedure is proposed to replace this latter by a sequence of unconstrained problems dealt with in the modified Thikonov regularization procedure in . Numerical tests confirm the consistency of the approach and the significant speed-up of the process of local volatility determination.
Bellassoued, Mourad ; Ben Aicha, Ibtissem.
This paper deals with an hyperbolic inverse problem of determining a time-dependent coefficient a appearing in a dissipative wave equation, from boundary observations. We prove in dimension n greater than two, that a can be uniquely determined in a precise subset of the domain, from the knowledge of the Dirichlet-to-Neumann map.
Ben Abda, Amel ; Khayat, Faten.
We are interested in this paper with the ill-posed Cauchy-Stokes problem. We consider a data completion problem in which we aim recovering lacking data on some part of a domain boundary , from the knowledge of partially overspecified data on the other part. The inverse problem is formulated as an optimization one using an energy-like misfit functional. We give the first order opti-mality condition in terms of an interfacial operator. Displayed numerical results highlight its accuracy.
Ifa, Abdelwaheb ; Rouleux, Michel.
We revisit in this Note the well known Bohr-Sommerfeld quantization rule (BS) for a 1-D Pseudo-differential self-adjoint Hamiltonian within the algebraic and microlocal framework of Helffer and Sjöstrand; BS holds precisely when the Gram matrix consisting of scalar products of some WKB solutions with respect to the " flux norm " is not invertible.
Charif, Fayssal ; Helal, Mohamed ; Lakmeche, Abdelkader.
A chemotherapeutic treatment model for cell population with resistant tumor is considered. We consider the case of two drugs one with pulsed effect and the other one with continuous effect. We investigate stability of the trivial periodic solutions and the onset of nontrivial periodic solutions by the mean of Lyapunov-Schmidt bifurcation.


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Toronto revisiting regulation of Airbnb in 2017
Following a year of tumultuous court battles with Uber, the city of Toronto will aim to examine Airbnb-like services in 2017.
Toronto's Ward 27 councillor Kristy Wong-Tam is pushing the city to regulate the short-term rental industry after hearing countless complaints of party houses, drug dealing and criminal activity, reports the CBC.
In response, the municipal licensing and standards division has begun looking into the specifics of such regulation, and will present their recommendations to the executive committee this coming June.
Wong-Tam called the growing industry very disruptive, claiming that there is a problem with "party houses" being rented out for special events. Furthermore however, Wong-Tam has received several complaints of criminal activity such as prostitution and drug dealing taking place.
Short-term rental is a rapidly growing industry in Toronto, which is home to over 8,600 Airbnb hosts alone. According to Terry Mundell, the president and CEO of the Greater Toronto Hotel Association, Airbnb has an unfair advantage over their legal counterparts.
Airbnb hosts can reportedly undercut hotels on price because they're not beholden to HST or the corporate business tax. While Mundell insists he doesn't find fault with Airbnb as a service, he claims that it simply requires further regulation.
"Regulate it, zone it, tax it and we'll compete," he concludes.
It's easy to draw parallels between home sharing and ride sharing on the regulatory front. While Uber is legal in Toronto as of May, 2016, the path to legalization was a rocky one plagued by protesters, pushback from council members and existing regulations.
The city wound up changing the regulations surrounding ride hailing services in the city which allowed Uber to operate alongside taxicabs.
The regulatory framework for the short-term rental industry proposed by the municipal standards and licensing committee could include changes to zoning bylaws or licensing Airbnb hosts.
Tracey Cook, executive director of municipal licensing and standards division states that council may review bylaws put in place by other cities to regulate Airbnb.
In this case, "we have the benefit of not being first," she concludes.
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Proposed Anti-Conversion Legislation in Nepal
Date of most recent action: 08 Apr 2016
In April 2016, ADF International requested an official statement from the Nepalese government concerning proposed anti-conversion legislation, restricting the right to profess and practice one's religion. The drafted law is particularly rigorous making it a punishable crime to even express religious beliefs. This legislation would stand in stark contrast to the Nepalese constitution, which grants the fundamental right to freedom of religion to Nepalese people.
In its letter, ADF International argues that there is abundant evidence that restriction of religious freedom aimed at religious minorities also correlates with more violence and hatred against members of such a specific group. Thus, ADF International urges the Nepalese government to adhere to its current policy of granting freedom to all and to withdraw the problematic draft legislation.
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I, for so long, have struggled with the feeling of not enough in whatever that I do—every single thing that I do.
It has always been hard for me to take the credit where its due solely because I have this fear of appearing narcissistic or self-consumed. I easily dismiss my achievements because in a way, I have a problem with being proud of it. It is one of the reasons why I fear "putting myself out there". Or maybe because I simply don't think that I am capable enough.
I don't even know how to react when people would shower me with some overwhelming appreciation of things that I've done—when in reality, I don't think I've done much. Being in the spotlight scares me so much that my face would become flushed and that, I would in the end, feel so drained out that I'd need to hide from the world. (But that's just me being an introvert).
Some days are better but some days are just down in the dumps.
I guess I am at this phase where I am trying to find where and how would I finally be in sync with what I do. And this is one of the reasons why I've dedicated this space to "self-care" because the things that I've written here are for me too, other than it hopefully being something that you can benefit from.
With that said, here are some self-care habits that I've started to practice in order "feel enough" on days when I'd struggle to climb out of that dark hole.
One of the ways that I've known how to deal with when I do become hard on myself is to let it go in a form of creative means. I've wouldn't be able to stop thinking about it until I put it down in paper or doodle my heart out. Sometimes, I write prose and things that just don't make sense privately.
Expressing yourself takes out the intangible thoughts and feelings out of you to a place where you can either keep or throw away literally and physically. I tend to keep these pieces because I'd like to have them as reminders when I do feel the same again.
2. You have to know the root cause of why you don't feel enough.
This could be something deep—sometimes, you would need to seek professional help—but that's something that I can't personally help you with. It could be something that you've experienced as a child or there was a traumatic experience that you have never healed from. But that's something beyond this scope of this topic. The only advise I feel safe enough to give is to seek professional help if it goes to the extent that it disrupts your life and yourself.
The more you understand where that feeling comes from, the more liberated you would feel. And you wouldn't have to carry that extra baggage on your shoulder and heart anymore.
3. Step away from the thing that makes you feel less than who you are as a person.
The answer is yes. They will always love me. My family and my close friends. I have to believe that because they've shown that to me. I need to be willing to take their love as much as they are willing to give.
Because that is exactly what I would do for them too. Regardless of who and what they do, I will love them—no matter how we may hate and argue with each other sometimes—I love them wholeheartedly.
In fact, one of my first posts was dedicated towards me being unemployed and how I felt stuck most of the time. I've learned that the only way for me to deal with this is to set some boundaries and know when to walk away.
I didn't give up nor escape from it entirely. I knew I just needed to set some boundaries in order for me feel sane again.
So, don't just step away from it physically but mentally and emotionally. This, again, is a practice of shifting your mindset to be more present. To be completely mindful of what you do and where you are.
4. Show compassion towards yourself just as you would to other people.
For most of my life, I've observed that the people who are usually hard on themselves are those who have no idea how amazing they are as a person. They've inspired me and helped me in ways that they don't even realise.
They're my family and some of my closest friends. Sometimes, I wish they would just step back and realise what they've done is more than enough. They're always working so hard but they don't give themselves enough credit—at least a pat in the back—for constantly doing and giving.
Just like how you would show compassion and love towards other people, you should do it to yourself too.
Self-compassion is not about building your self-esteem but more towards recognising your emotions and thoughts without judging them. In simple words, self-compassion reminds us to be kind to ourselves when life hits us hard, without us being self-critical or self-pitiful. It also saves us from having the desire to compete for the wrong reasons with others simple because one would feel superior than others.
It takes a lot of practice and time to truly comprehend how you would need to do it.
If you're sensitive like me, letting your feelings and thoughts flow without needing to put them in a specific box would help. That is why I'd need to express myself in ways that sometimes I can't articulate. You don't have to put a tag into what you're feeling. Sometimes, the best way is to just let it flow.
5. Finally, praise your Lord by mentioning His attributes for blessing you with beauty and for sustaining you.
There is one rule that I stick to at times when I don't believe in myself. It is to continuously have faith in Allah regardless of how low I'd feel. When I don't feel enough, I'd remember how Allah has so far given me in life and sometimes, even more than I expected. His love strengthens my confidence and self-worth but it reminds me to not be self-absorbed.
Having a sustained relationship with Allah has been the only way that has helped me to not give up when I've felt like I was drifting away.
One of the ways I've learned this is through internalising the daily supplications that we tend to take for granted every day.
This du'a (prayer) recognises that each and everyone of us have our own tailored physical beauty but it also reminds us that we also need to seek the beautification of what is within—as that is in the end far more important than what's on the surface.
So when you do feel like you're not enough, and what you are doing is not enough, pray and ask from the Al-Musawwir and Al-Muqeet.
If there is nothing else that you don't believe in, then at least believe that the One who created you, love you unconditionally. And show that you love Him, too.
This is for people who are constantly hard on themselves. You are enough. What you've done is enough.
When you truly love someone, you'd do something out of their best interest. There are days when you are firm to them and there are days when you need to let loose. So this should be same as how you treat yourself too. You are allowed to love yourself as much as you know when to be firm to yourself.
There is nothing wrong with being appreciative of the credits that people give you, especially when you feel humbled by it and one that would make you motivated to do more good. There is nothing wrong with being proud of your successes when they empower you to help others and more.
And what I'd also like to emphasize here is not that we are not capable of becoming a better person every day—no.
That isn't the message that I hope to leave with you.
It is that when we do feel so much less than we are as a person, it would only stop us from maximising our potential and belief to do even more. To live as our best self. To give as much as we hope to give.
If you've achieved something great but still have some trouble with claiming that success, you need to take a step back and pat yourself at the back. Be kind to yourself. You've tried. You didn't give up when your first hit rock bottom. And you didn't give up the second time and the next.
Our best selves are the product of our struggles as well as our achievements.
Wherever credits are due, they only come from Him and all belongs to Him.
"Please be kind to yourself for you have done so much more than your soul and mind are able to withhold.
Be kind to yourself like you have been to those around you. Don't let your inner demons speak and overcome your strength and faith that makes you think and feel that what you've done is not good enough—that they need to be validated by temporary people and those who don't believe in you. These people in their right minds are struggling beings too.
And whatever you've set yourself to, remember… Allah knows.
He knows what goes into you and the reasons for what comes out of you. People might put a blind eye, but you—you, sensitive soul—are not quick to let things go. You're trying—by God, you've tried so hard that the act of trying itself is consuming you.
He knows what you're struggling with and what your insecurities are and what you have sacrificed within to be where you are now.
They don't know, but He does.
He always knows. And that is all that matters in the end.
Because when the clock strikes death, He is the only One who knows every bit of you—every bit of your soul and mind. The pieces that you've given for Him and those that you've worked for Him. The earth and its nature will eat out its body that merely represent the realest—the most genuine—piece of you.
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your blog is hugely beneficial. Every post of yours I relate to because they are the thoughts that I couldn't get down in words. I initially had the same idea for my blog as yours but I could never work out how to organise my thoughts in a clear and practical way. Honestly, don't stop writing please because you're absolutely brilliant at it and it's always very helpful material!
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Phone Inventor Graham Bell Born 170 Years Ago
Have you ever heard of Alexander Graham Bell? Most of us should thank him—he made the first practical telephone.
He was born on March 3, 1847, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Bell died on Aug. 2, 1922. He had two brothers and was a parent of four children.
According to Wikipedia, Bell displayed a natural curiosity about his world. Bell did many things in his lifetime, such as help the deaf. He wanted to help the deaf because his mother and his wife were deaf. One day he was doing research on hearing and speech. Bell was led to make a hearing device. Bell was awarded the first patent for the telephone in 1876.
As a child, Bell had a talent for art, poetry and music. He mastered the piano with no formal training and was the family pianist. Other inventions Bell worked on included groundbreaking work in telecommunications, hydrofoils and aeronautics.
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Two new, well three new, helicopters have been cast in. You can now fly the AH-64D Longbow (with radar), AH-64A (no radar), OH-58D Kiowa and UH-60 Black Hawk. All have been very well modeled and each has its own cockpit just like that of the real ones. Weapons loadouts are custom to each chopper, and you can even man the Black Hawk door guns, which is great fun when you select the miniguns! Of course, with these new aircraft you have missions to fit their roles. You have scouting missions that you need the Kiowa for, and troop insertion/extraction missions for the Black Hawk. Sometimes you may even be required to fly a Longbow and escort either of these helicopters in their respective missions. A fully dynamic campaign engine comes as standard, and this means that what you do in one mission will change the role of the next mission. For example, when you first start a campaign, you will mainly do recon missions to find out where the enemy are first. Next, Longbows are sent in to destroy the finds from the previous recon mission. Troops are inserted to hold the ground at some point, and later on when their job is done they will be extracted. And so on. You have the choice of three campaigns, the biggest one being in Azerbaijan, and news bulletins are provided in the form of videos throughout the campaign to show you how the war is progressing. A challenging set of single missions is included, and now you also have the ability to import your own custom missions and play.
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Full, exhaustive training has been incorporated for all the helicopter types. You will be taught the principles of helicopter flight, avionics and sensors, tactics and teamwork. After you successfully complete each training mission, you will get a certificate displayed in the training room. As standard with allJane's titles, you have a brilliant in-engine aircraft and vehicle database which covers all major hardware encountered in the game. A photo, plan view, 3D model, history and full stats are given for each documented piece, although some of the more secretive stuff may not have as much data available. As you unlock videos you are free to watch them at your will from the multimedia room.
The sound is superb, and the avionics, co-pilot and radio all play a key part in your survival. Voice and warning tones are set off by damage or hostile threats, your co-pilot spots target location and type for you, and other friendly units tell you over the radio if they have spotted enemy forces. Weapons sound realistic and meaty, tanks churn along and helicopters buzz. Needless to say it is terrifying when the systems start blaring out when a missile has locked and launched at you.
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Former CIA Director John Brennan continues to defy President Trump.
Brennan urged employees in the intelligence community to resist President Trump's immediate declassification order of FBI documents over collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
The Gateway Pundit reports:
Appearing on MSNBC on Tuesday, Brennan urged people in the intelligence community to ignore the president's order. The former CIA head was stripped of his security clearance by Trump in August for his bizarre behavior.
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"A number of individuals are trying to protect Mr. Trump and abusing their authorities and their powers, whether it be in Congress or within the executive branch," Brennan said.
"And this is something that I am hoping that individuals of conscience are going to stop and prevent because I am concerned that this is just one indication that Mr. Trump is going to increasingly look for steps to take in order to further try to subvert the Mueller investigation," Brennan continued.
Brennan called out the leaders in the intelligence community to "push back" on orders from the White House to shield the Mueller investigation from potential "negative impact."
RealClearPolitics reports:
Former CIA director and MSNBC contributor John Brennan called on FBI director Christopher Wray, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to "push back" on any directive from the White House that may have a "negative impact" on the Mueller investigation.
Brennan called on "individuals of conscience" in the administration to remember that they took an oath of office not an oath to Donald Trump. Moments prior Brennan admonished people who are abusing their powers to "protect" Trump.
"I think that they should continue to push, push, push, and if Mr. Tump and the White House does not relent, then they have some decisions to make, and whether or not they are going to the just not follow that direction and be fired or to resign," Brennan said of the trio.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the decision to declassify the documents is "at the request of a number of committees of Congress, and for reasons of transparency."
In the name of transparency, Americans could see FBI notes on demoted Justice Department official Bruce Ohr, information on former Trump foreign policy aide Carter Page's Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act application, and un-redacted text messages by former government officials on the Russia investigation, including FBI Director James Comey, FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, FBI agent Peter Strzok, and FBI lawyer Lisa Page.
There was a time the Left was for transparency before they were against it.
The Left is pulling out all the stops to keep the deep state agenda to slam President Trump hidden from the public.
Declassifying FBI documents and text messages will expose the deep state's anti-Trump bias.


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FF JOHN LIMEBURNER Convict 'Charlotte'(c1755-1847)
John Limeburner received sentence of death at New Sarum( Salisbury,Wilts ) on 9th July 1785 for breaking into a house one morning and stealing a cloth coat and waistcoat, a linen shirt and two pairs of worsted stockings. Reprieved to transportation for seven years on 10th August, he was sent to the Dunkirk hulk, aged 30 years, where he was 'tolerably decent and orderly'. On 11th March 1787 he was discharged to Charlotte.
At Port Jackson on 4th January 1789 Limeburner encountered Thomas Sanderson (qv) who had absconded after a robbery, and begged him to give himself up, without effect. Sanderson was tried on 10th and hanged that evening.
On 26th September Limeburner married Elizabeth Ireland (Neptune 1790) and by August 1792 they settled on a 50 acre grant at Prospect.
By mid 1800 Limeburner had four and a half acres sown in wheat and 15 more ready for planting maize. Owing seven pigs and one goat, he and his wife were off stores with no children or servants. The 1801 muster recorded him with 30 acres cleared, 26 and one half sown in grain and owning 36 hogs. On 4th February 1802 he assigned 30 acres known as Castle Farm to John Fenton and was not listed as a landholder for the muster in August.
In February 1805 Limeburner offered a reward of 20s for the recovery of a greyhound dog. In 1806 he was working as a self-employed labourer and on record for the sale at Sydney of some land and houses at No 4 Back Row (later Phillip Street) for 10 pounds 10 shillings and 34 pounds. He then ventured into shopkeeping and later became a baker. In December 1809 he leased a town lot in Chapel Row (Castlereagh Street) Sydney, where in 1828 he was still living as a householder, his age given as 70 years.
John Limeburner died at Ashfield on 2nd September 1847, and was buried at St John's churchyard there, his age then given as 104, as in many cases, it was probably overestimated. It is more likely that he was about 92 years. Elizabeth had died on 12th November 1838, age given as 75 years. The couple has no children.
THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS. - John Limeburner, the last of the First Fleeters, as they are called in this Colony, died at Longbottom on Thursday week last, at the advanced age of 104 years. Poor old Jack retained his faculties to the last, and the day before his demise polished off two gills of Niech's pure Jamaica.
He helped to pitch the first tent in Sydney, and pointed out the precise spot, the corner of Hunter and George streets, now occupied as a shop, and formerly known as the sign of the Crooked Billet public house. Jack remembered the British Flag being first hoisted in Sydney on a swamp oak-tree, which was placed in the spot, at the rear of
Cadman's house, now occupied as the "Water Police Court. The tree stood until the government of General Darling, when it was ordered to be cut down. A remnant of this tree is now in the possession of one of Australia's sons, who intends to deposit the relic in our Colonial Museum when erected.-Sydney and Sporting Reviewer, 11 September, 1847, page 2:
Complied by John Boyd 2020.
The Fellowship of First Fleeters installed a FFF Plaque on John Limeburner's Grave on 4th November 1984
Refer FFF Web Site:http://www.fellowshipfirstfleeters.org.au/graves.html
Under see FFF Plaque 36 – Installed 4th November 1984 for
FF JOHN LIMEBURNER Convict'Charlotte'(c1755-1847)
Source:-The Founders of Australia by Mollie Gillen p221.


Located in the popular residential area of Maprachan Lake is this substantial European style family home. The home is recently built and the British owners have really made it a special home.
The land area is 216 Wah and the floor area in the region of 350m² making it a very substantial property. The home has 3 double bedrooms all ensuite, 2 living rooms, dining room, full European kitchen, large reception hallway, ample storage and 3 separate bathrooms. On the second level it has a large room that the owner has turned into a games room with full size snooker table and bar. It really needs to be seen to be appreciated. The house has full A/C, UPVC windows with full mosquito screens, covered carport, separate maids room, hot water throughout, bore well, landscaped gardens and large private swimming pool. The home is held in a company name and this is included in the asking price so no tax and transfer fees.
Owner will consider to rent but for long term rental of 1 year+ terms.


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RLGT Year End Review: Top 10 Albums of 2015
Part 2 of our Year-End Review is officially here! As an extra special X-Mas day present, today we'll be counting down our top 10 albums of 2015. These projects each featured great production value, fitting lyrics, and the staying power to prove their worth. To quote us earlier, 2015 has turly been the "year of the rap gods". Catch new lists every other day this week, leading up to our top 10 songs of 2015 & our year end #NYE2016 playlist on the 31st! Happy Holidays from redleafgoldteeth!
RLGT Year-End Review: Top 10 Albums of 2015
10. At.Long.Last.A$AP by ASAP Rocky
ASAP Rocky is hallowed with an aptitude that is scarce amongst his peers. He isn't bleeding with a discernable sense of overcompensation like everyone else. He isn't catering to constantly validating his place within the industry. He radiates natural confidence, and his musical yield seamlessly exemplifies it.
At.Long.Last.A$AP comes after a two-plus year break from his debut album. There was a lot that happened in the gap between the albums (RIP Yams) and these goings-on made A.L.L.A a more open and endearing effort. "Holly Ghost" is the album opener and it features gripping tale of faith and uncertainty. "L$D" is one of the most polarizing releases in the last decade of hip-hop with its sing-song psychedelic nature. Joe Fox, a formerly unfamiliar song-writer, was hand-picked by Rocky and notably highlighted through the entire album.
A.L.L.A is different. It's confident. It's stands for itself, as does Rocky in his 2015 efforts.
Stream A.L.L.A via RLGT, here .
9. Barter 6/Slime Season 1 & 2 by Young Thug
*COMBO; no fries*
Young Thug had the best run of releases this year (Future's official solo output was 51 songs, Thugger's was 53 plus the leaks that brought the total up to roughly 42 billion so he gets the edge). Barter 6 stands as one of the years best albums period, Young Thug stripped down to thirteen subdued landscapes to terraform as forests of green and gurgling rivers of lean. Slime Season 1 and 2 are a joint package, an odyssey stretching over to and half hours where glimpses into his dangerously unhinged mind depict casual understanding of sexual politics in friendship ("Best Friend"), joy at being appreciated ("She Notice"), loneliness ("Never Made Love"), fatherhood ("Phoenix"), dependency ("Take Kare"), twerking it ("Twerk It"), love ("Raw (Might Just)"), and oral sex (the rest and most of the aforementioned). Together they have created a textbook in flawlessly-patternless absurdity. Last year's 1017 Thug series and Rich Gang: Tha Tour mixtape penned the method in which Thug operates, but in 2015 he rewrote the manual. Leaving out most of the syllables, of course.
8. Coming Home by Leon Bridges
Likened to the legend we know as Sam Cooke, Leon Bridges takes us back 65 years and does so flawlessly. Every song on this album is a "feel good" track. Even though he does risk sounding like an imitator at times, this album was truly needed to remind us where music has come. It may come as a surprise to hear that Leon Bridges was actually a rapper at some point in his career, because what he's making right now is the furthest thing from his previous endeavors. Trust, "Brown Skin Girl" gives me the goosebumps every time. Coming Home proves to be one of the strongest, and most under-rated albums of the year.
7. Late Nights: The Album by Jeremih
Jeremih was never a man that really struck as a man that could create "real" art. It always felt as though he would be exiled as one of those radio rappers, the R&B version of Pitbull. However, with his latest release, the long overdue Late Nights: The Album, he has definitely proved us wrong. The album is a trip through some kind of everlasting dream party-land, every song sounds as though it could be played at the club – Guess that's why he called it "Late Nights". Proven by standout tracks such "Pass Dat" and "Impatient" which features help from Ty Dolla $ (who also released a strong project of his own this year), Jeremih's shining moment has finally arrived.
6. If You're Reading This It's Too Late by Drake █♣█
No best albums list would be complete if Drake wasn't on it. It's just one fact you're going to have to admit. If he releases it, we will listen to it, and most likely, we'll all enjoy it. And honestly, what didn't Drake accomplish this year? First of all he released If You're Reading This It's Too Late, which was deserving of more than a couple fire emojis. Then he collaborated with Future on a project that can be mindlessly considered as a collection of bangers on What A Time To Be Alive. Finally, he completely obliterated Meek Mill's career with the 2nd retaliation track, "Back To Back" and showing those inappropriately deadly memes during his set at his OVO Fest, this past summer. IYRTITL almost seems like an effortless project, further demonstrated the title that Drake chose – but the tracks say otherwise. Coming through with "Know Yourself" that could easily be Toronto's municipal anthem (if that was possible), while "Jungle" gave us some of those good old Take Care vibes, and "Preach" was simply a PARTYNEXTDOOR aided caddy-slapper. As far as surprise releases go, they don't get much better than this (sorry, Bey).
Stream IYRTITL, here.
5. Depression Cherry by Beach House
The dream-pop duo of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally soundlessly had a perfect year in 2015. With two critically acclaimed albums (Depression Cherry and Thank You Lucky Stars) released within a few short months of one another; Beach House blessed us with yet another impeccably progressive presentation of musical artistry.
Depression Cherry stayed true to the bands musical roots. Simplicity in instrumental usage and strong melodies that distinctly carry themselves through the tracks were naturally featured throughout the album. "Sparks" (the albums lead single) is unfamiliarly yet beautifully noisy with its knocking drums and its ripping guitars. "Days of Candy" features eight singers that create a 24-part choir. The opening track "Levitation" bestows the applicable introductory lyrics of "There's a place I want to take you."
Depression Cherry takes you on a pleasantly depressing journey to a world where you find a sense of exhilaration in your sorrows, a world where a simplistic musical composition manifests itself into an obfuscating journey through the realms of melodies and instruments.
There's beauty in sadness, and Beach House once again in 2015, shows us why.
4. When It's Dark Out by G-Eazy
Yes, G-Eazy, top 10. Don't boycott us just yet. Trussss mi daddi.
Loved by college-aged white girls, but hated by most others, G-Eazy had a lot to prove with When It's Dark Out, his followup to the 2013 release of These Things Happen, which saw him sticking close to the "typical" G script. The new project was not only a chance to prove himself as a more versatile artist, but to really show that he's got what it takes to be amongst the heavy-hitters in the game. Though it could be argued that G-Eazy tried to be a little too versatile, he did show that he could hold his own on tracks with some of the biggest in the game from Big Sean, to Chris Brown, to Kehlani, and not get overshadowed. Perhaps the best chunk of the album (an album with really no bad songs), was the mid-second half where sad-boi Gerald made an appearance. Completing the four-peat, "Sad Boy", "Some Kind Of Drug" (the GEM of the whole thing), "Think About It", and "Everything Will Be OK" anchor WIDO with a believably beautiful & soulful essence. Speaking to the end of his relationship with singer and longtime girlfriend Devon Baldwin, and then the tragic passing of his mother's lover (in his arms), the album takes a whole new turn. Finally, rounding out with a track that's strictly-for-the-Bay, G-Eazy easily impresses on his Sophmore effort, no matter how overlooked he may continue to be.
Stream When It's Dark Out, here
3. GO:OD AM by Mac Miller
The latest Mac Miller memoir proceeded without much excess hype, solidifying Mac's position as the world's most famous B-List rapper (or perhaps the world's least famous A-List rapper?), a position led by his own futile actions and lack of consistency. Finally though, The mixtape-era hero turned in-betweener (when you become too old to rap about weed, but too confused to make the transition to a new style), finally finds his stride, fully on GO:OD AM. From the more than fitting intro, "Doors", to the standouts like "100 Grandkids" with its "Bad Boys For Life" reference, and "Weekend" which is held down by the soulful voice of Miguel, all the way to meaningful closers like "Ascension", the project is one of the most cohesive bodies of work that we saw all year. Overall, GO:OD AM is the perfect easy listening album, with the perfect amount of depth for heavy listeners, and enough GOOD SONGS (I swear, people forget that a good project isn't good, if there aren't any good songs…) to keep the project from falling flat whatsoever. Consider this the return of the Mac.
Stream GO:OD AM, here.
2. I Love You, Honeybear by Father John Misty
Stock markets crash, girls bitch and moan, guys are assholes and as much as we fight it, we're all still going to fall in love. This is the world we inhabit, the one Father John Misty encapsulates. His I Love You, Honeybear circles the concept of the tumultuous relationship with his wife Emma, including its unmentionables; condescension, frustration, devout infatuation. As icy as his demeanor appears at surface level, the warmth he resonates is enough to melt your heart; he's head over heels and hates every minute of it. From the opening strums of its lush, orchestral title track, sardonic asides and tough talk to amorous competitors on "Nothing Good Ever Happens At The Goddamn Thirty Crow", the capitalist nihilism and humorless laugh track of "Bored In The USA" or tender reflection of a love story to be on "I Went To The Story One Day", FJM's romanticism is the closest modern songwriting has to a realistic one; disenfranchised jerks pissed off they've found their match, hipsters acclimating to a mainstream emotion, ordinary folks in the throws of extraordinary circumstances On I Love You, Honebear, his wit is matched solely by his devotion, only one of which he's got a firm grip on. He's still lying in her bed though, sorting out forever.
1. Tetsuo & Youth by Lupe Fiasco
Tetsuo & Youth may well be 2015's most underappreciated, underrated, & undervalued album. A year that has been overwhelmingly dominated with club anthems, Vine hits, and the so-called "saviours of rap" have seemingly succeeded in pushing Lupe away from the spotlight.
Our culture is changing at a rapid rate; With the "Dabs" and the "Twerkin' it's", it can be hard to focus on some conscious rapping now and then. Tetsuo & Youth is the epitome of what doesn't fit into Hip-Hop today – It's not "classic" enough to be Kendrick, and its not zany enough to be the Migos. Lost in the crowd, Tetsuo & Youth brings forth quality rather and quantity. Lupe Fiasco is a pure lyricist and his is craft is unlike any other. Transitioning through 4 distinct themes – each intermission represents the sounds of a season – Lupe is able to tie it all together brilliantly. As a concept album, T&Y brings this sense of artistry that can only truly be appreciated by real Lupe fans. Backed by a portrait painted by Fiasco himself as the album cover, and summarized by the monument of a song that is "Mural", Tetsuo & Youth is Lupe Fiasco's best work to date. The scary part about all of this is that apparently he's working on The Cool 2, which he claims is going to be better than this project was. We can only hope.
Stream Tetsuo and Youth, here.
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SO, 2018 is right around the corner!
I know... can you believe it?!
I am a huge fan of SELF-REFLECTION. Afterall, you know yourself best. Grab a coffee, put some mellow beats on, get comfy and think about your past goals you have set that you may not have adhered to.
Dig deep and explore your "why" in the past that may have led you off track or things that may have hindered your progress along the journey of achieving those goals.
I like to use this saying when it comes to reaching your goals too!
You don't have to go from 0 to 100, REAL QUICK. You can start small and transition them into more elaborate goals as you achieve them. For example, want to quick start your health and fitness goals, commit to hitting the gym for 'x' amount of time per week and increase this goal bi-weekly or monthly as you hit this first goal consecutively.
This brings me to my next point- celebrate the small wins! Because afterall, its all about the journey and making this an enjoyable process to adhere for the long term!
When you hit landmarks in your goal, reward yourself! It will make you proud and keep pushin' you along the process!
Be your own best friend and only instill positive words of affirmation and encouragement to yourself! Its crazy how big a factor our own self-talk plays when it comes to achieving ANY RESULT we desire for our own life.
Make sure you are prioritizing this and only feed your mind, words of love, appreciation and positivity into the new year!
This one is my personal favourite!
Your environment truly plays a huge influence on everything you do!
Whether you realize it or not, your circle of influence can impact the type of person you are and the results you create in your own life!
Assess who you spend your time with. Are they people who are goal-driven, inspiring individuals who truly want the best for you and everyone around them?
There is NO room for negativity when it comes to attracting more success & abundance into our lives! Remember that, and know you owe it to yourself to keep only the best people in your circle!
As always, if you have any personal development related, nutrition/health questions or just want to say a quick hello, feel free to reach out to me through my contact forum or any of my social media links!
MY TOP 10 TIPS TO REDUCE ABDOMINAL BLOATING & FLATTEN OUT YOUR TUMMY!
SO, you're going out tonight and want that tummy to be tight & flat tummy for your event! But unfortunately your stomach (especially the lower abdominal area) is feeling a little uncomfortable and puffy.
Well, you're not alone! Many people experience abdominal bloating on a daily basis!
The good news is, it is an experience that can actually be avoided very easily!
Just making simple changes in your day can make the world of a difference and help flatten out that tummy!
KEEP READING TO HEAR MY TOP 10 TIPS TO FIGHT THAT TUMMY BLOAT AND ACHIEVE THAT FLAT STOMACH!
1. LIMIT YOUR INTAKE OF CHEWING GUM.
When you chew gum, it causes you to swallow air into the stomach which can lead to bloating.
2. BEWARE OF YOUR INTOLERANCES.
Many people may be intolerant to foods they eat on a daily basis without even knowing! These intolerances can cause issues such as bloating, gas, constipation, even diarrhea. Be aware of how your body is responding and feeling to the different foods you eat on a daily basis!
3. UP THE WATER INTAKE!
Increasing your water intake helps provides so many benefits for your body AND helps reduce abdominal bloating. It helps to keep your digestive tract regular and flush out excess toxins from your body.
SIDE NOTE: Especially if you are eating a healthy diet & consuming enough fiber daily. Then making sure you are hitting your water intake daily is key. Fiber will sit in the colon if not enough water is consumed to bind to the fiber to excrete it.
This includes any carbonated beverages, including the 0 calorie ones! These drinks can cause gas to get trapped in your belly that leads to abdominal bloating.
5. DON'T EAT TOO FAST!
I know I can be so guilty of this one, especially when I'm hungry!!
Unfortunately, scarfing down a quick meal does not help out our digestive system. When we consume a meal fast, it causes air swallowing and also does not give our bodies adequate time to fire up its digestive processes. Digestion begins at the mouth, so just by chewing our food more slowly, it can help reduce bloating immensely!
6. TRY NOT TO CHUG SIPS OF YOUR DRINK IN BETWEEN BITES OF YOUR MEAL.
During a meal, taking sips of water in between bites is totally okay! However, drinking too much fluid with your meal can reduce saliva production and dilute gastric juices necessary for proper digestion of your meal!
These are everywhere- in sugar alternatives, chewing gum, condiments, foods, drinks, etc. They are NOT unsafe to consume! However, depending on the person and their consumption they may respond differently to artificial sweeteners.
Some people may experience digestive problems because they can reach the bacteria in the intestine and produce gas.
Some people can get away with consuming more artificially sweeteners and not experience any bloating or get as bloated as others.
As always, just being mindful and limiting your intake if you find your stomach is feeling uncomfortable after consumption.
8. DIGESTIVE ENZYMES & PROBIOTICS!
Digestive enzymes and probiotics can be purchased at any health food store! Our bodies can sometimes lack the certain enzymes needed to break down the foods we eat. Digestive enzymes contain supplemental enzymes to break down the foods we eat. Probiotics on the other hand, help maintain the healthy and good bacteria environment in your gut!
I recommend a good probiotic supplement to all my clients to ensure that we are maintaining a happy gut in order to ensure proper digestion and reduce any symptoms of gas and bloating!
9. EAT MORE WHOLE FOODS, LIMIT PROCESSED FOODS.
Consuming majority of your diet from natural whole foods that are not heavily processed is a lot easier for your body to process and digest! Not only that, but it also provides your body with the micronutrients (vitamins & minerals) it needs.
Keeping a healthy environment for your gut is key and having these processed foods in moderation is a great way to keep the environment in your gut a happy one!
A lot of you may be seated for majority of our day at work. Constantly sitting and eating can slow down your digestive system. So try a little stretch break or some walking around to help activate that digestive system and help to reduce any bloating you may experience in your day!
& there ya have it folks!
MY TOP 10 TIPS TO HELP REDUCE ABDOMINAL BLOATING!
As always, feel free to message me with any questions, comments, feedback, anything at all!
I'd love to hear from you & happy to help you move closer to becoming the happiest and healthiest version of you!
Its late at night and cravings strike… God forbid you snack on some carbs this late in the evening because that stuff is just ALL going to get turned straight into fat!
Don't get too surprised when I say this, but that is NOT the truth. Carbs are not the enemy, eating late will not kill you and make you fat but hear me out a bit.
The answers are all explained in the science, so sit back, relax and lets here what the truth behind the science says!
First off, lets discuss what is going on when you are asleep.
Most believe that your metabolism slows down due to the fact that you are lying down and resting. This makes sense as you would be resting, you would be buning less calories than if you were up and moving around like during the day.
However, research has found that sleep energy expenditure actually significantly INCREASES in the latter half of your sleep (Norton, Biolayne). Overall, your sleeping metabolic rate (SMR) is no less than your resting metabolic rate (RMR) during the day (Norton, Biolayne). (Resting Metabolic Rate is the amount of energy you expend during the day at rest to support your body's basic functions such as breathing, circulation. (Bodybuilding, 2016).
In fact, studies have shown that exercise can INCREASE your sleep metabolic rate leading to GREATER fat oxidation during sleep (Norton, Biolayne). Therefore sleeping metabolic rate was proven to actually surpass resting metabolic rate in active individuals as well! And if you are an active individual then consuming carbs before bed may be even MORE advantageous for you!
A study was published in the Obesity Journey and carried out by researchers who created 2 groups. An experimental group who consumed most of their daily carbohydrate intake at dinner and a control group, who consumed their carbs dispersed throughout the day (Ferruggia, 2015).
Total body weight, body fat & waist circumference. In addition to higher leptin levels, a fat burning hormone that down regulates during dieting. Keeping this hormone elevated helps fat burning and keeps your metabolism running fast (Sofer, Eliraz, 2011).
Additionally it was found that consuming carbs at night also showed more stable insulin levels! Keeping insulin in check is another important variable to have controlled to keep burning fat.
THE MOST IMPORTANT KEY to take away on whether or not eating a bolus of carb at night will cause you to put on excess fat or not comes down to, YOUR TOTAL CALORIC INTAKE.
At the end of the day, it all comes down to the numbers, CALORES IN VS. CALORIES OUT.
If your goal is to lose weight, and your macronutrient and caloric goal is adjusted and set accordingly, then it does NOT MATTER what time you choose to eat throughout the day, as long as the numbers add up correctly!
Pay attention to your total caloric consumption at the end of the day. If your macronutrient goals are at an optimal place for your body and physique goals then you will NOT see any unwanted changes in your body composition!
A little tip I recommend, if you are one to get hungry in the evenings is to save a good portion of your macronutrients for that time.
This way you can eat that big meal that is 100% accounted for in your day, you experience no guilt & you might even find you experience improvements in the quality of your sleep!
HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED ON YOUR FITNESS GOALS INTO THE NEW YEAR!
1. Get yourself on a program! Going into the gym with a plan of action will keep you focused, prepared & excited for your workout!
Consistency is key, and staying regimented on a specific program will guarantee you results!
As you progress you will probably decide how you want your training program to be but for now, its super important to give yourself a plan of action!
At the end of the day, everyone in the gym is there to workout for themselves. They don't care how much you are lifting, what exercises you are doing, how you look while you workout, so don't let any of that intimidate you!
Never compare yourself to anyone & love the body you were blessed with.
Start where you are, do what you can & go in there with confidence and you will KILL IT!
3. Get a workout partner to go to the gym with!
This can be someone who is at your level or someone who is experienced.
BIG OR SMALL, recognize the positive changes you make and be proud of yourself!
Setting up a reward system for yourself is a great way to stay motivated!
5. DO IT FOR YOU!
Most importantly set this goal for YOU!
Love your body enough to follow a healthier lifestyle and fall in love with the process! If you don't love it in the beginning, be patient, it gets easier.
Go into this New Year with the right mindset, set goals for yourself and ultimately have fun doing it!
WHAT IS IIFYM (FLEXIBLE DIETING)?
Flexible dieting, or better known as IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) is the tracking of your macronutrients (Protein, Carbohydrates and Fats). These macronutrient daily requirements are determined based off of your body compositional goal. The beauty of flexible dieting most people love about it is that everyday you have the option to eat different things as long as at the end of the day you hit your required macronutrients. If you still hit your correct macros goals daily, you will get the results you desire!
Now don't get me wrong, flexible dieting and tracking your macros isn't about trying to fit in Oreos and doughnuts everyday. Yes, you have the CHOICE to fit treats into your daily macros but it is still crucial and optimal to fuel your body with nutritious whole foods. Just because you may be able to fit 3 donuts + candy and other empty calories into your macros doesn't mean you should.
Especially if you are cutting, and you don't have much room to play within your macronutrient ranges, it is important to eat foods that are higher volume, nutrient dense that will satisfy your hunger and make you feel more full!
Making sure you are eating lots of nutrient dense foods is important for overall health and for your body to recover and function properly.
By all means, if you have an urging craving for a donut one day, the beauty of counting macros is that you can satisfy that craving AND still be well on your way to achieving your goals!
That is what I think this makes flexible dieting so sustainable and effective!
It allows people to be strict but NOT restrictive with their diets.
EFFECTIVE because at the end of the day it is a numbers game. In order to lose weight you must understand that a calorie deficit is necessary and in order to put on more muscle mass, a surplus of calories is ideal. Tracking everything you are eating gets you well on your way to taking control and reaching your goals!
SUSTAINABLE because like I said above it does not restrict you. Flexible dieting has been said to kill the binge diet. It is more mentally and emotionally sustainable knowing that you don't have to always deprive yourself and then go crazy on a binge. You can eat what you want in moderation and still accomplish your goals!
Hope this helped your understanding on the IIFYM diet!
As always, if you have any questions or would like to try out this style of dieting or want to find out your ideal macronutrient intake should be for your goals, shoot me a msg!
5 TIPS TO STAYING LEAN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
The greatest time of the year is finally here! With all the holiday celebrations with family and friends comes all the FOOD! Now, don't feel like you have to deprive yourself of the food and festivities that come with this time of year!
Its all about finding a balance of letting yourself indulge but not losing yourself this holiday season and letting yourself go overboard.
Protein has a high thermogenic effect meaning that your body uses more calories to digest protein (20-35% of calories) than it does for carbs and fats. Protein also has a stabilizing effect on your blood sugar and will help you to feel full!
Increasing your protein intake will boost your metabolism and help to maintain your muscle mass, both key ingredients in losing fat and keeping it off.
2. Drink lots of water and make sure to eat your fiber!
Making sure you are drinking enough water and eating foods high in fibre will definitely help with satiety! Fibre tends to sit in your gastrointestinal area longer, which pulls fluid into the area, making you feel full for longer!
3. Never arrive to a party or dinner hungry.
Starving yourself all day up until the social event often leads to overeating and making many poor nutritional choices. Try to keep your diet clean throughout the day, eating a smaller meal about an hour before your event. Protein and healthy fat sources are great options that will help fill you up so you'll be less likely to overindulge at the event.
4. Feel free to add in some extra cardio sessions to your workouts!
5. Don't eat the leftovers the next day.
Try to leave the holiday food for the holiday itself. It's hard to get back on your normal diet the next day after your cheat meal if you are staring at the tempting foods in your fridge.
Instead, enjoy your indulgences over the holidays but get yourself back on track with your goals the next day!
Overall, it is the holidays and it comes only once a year so by all means, ENJOY IT! You only live once and these times you share with your loved ones create memories you'll always have.
But by just being a little mindful of your choices you are already that much more ahead, leaving you pumped and motivated for the new year instead of frustrated or upset that you let yourself go completely over the holidays!
On August 15th, 2015 I competed in my very first OPA (Ontario Physique Association) competition in the bikini division. I competed at the GNC CanFitPro Natural Championships in Toronto. The entire process of my competition prep was definitely one of the most rewarding experiences of my life! Throughout my prep, I coached myself and learned an exponential amount of new knowledge about my body, nutritional diet, training and just more about myself in general.
For 15 weeks, I devoted my entire life to my training would not change a thing about the experience! I am a strong believer in always striving for more in your life. There really are no limitations as to what you can achieve in your life. Set your goals HIGH and you will get there. It truly is all about your mindset, if you tell yourself you CAN do something, you WILL!
Your life is a constant journey of growth and learning to achieve what we want. This past weekend I qualified for the Natural Provincials, which I will be competing in next August of 2016.
I am more than ready to train even harder this year and come back to the stage with a completely different and improved package for 2016!!
Never stop expanding, growing, living and learning in your life! & always remember to trust YOUR process! Even when it feels tough, trust that it will all makes sense and the adversity will put you in the exact places you need to be!
After all, a positive mind = a positive life. To help keep a positive mind, dismiss words from your vocab like "I cant" and "I wont". Instead say, "I will" and "I can".
Don't accept failure as an end towards achieving your goals. Instead, take it as an opportunity to take a deep breath, re-asses the situation and try again!
Life is way too short to wake up everyday to not be happy with what you are doing. Do what you love everyday and you are on the road to success.
DON'T LET DISCOURAGEMENT STOP YOU.
There will be people in your life that will make comments about your goals and life. Don't let any discouragement hinder your journey to success. Stay true to yourself, trust your process and you are sure to succeed.
Manage your life and your work and make them work in harmony. Reward yourself for your successes and try not to get too caught up with one thing!
Exercise: Write down all the things you value and rate how important each value is to you on a 1 to 10 scale.
Also write down where you would like to be on that scale with your value. Think about how you can bring that number up and then make an effort towards achieving that.
BELIEVE IN YOUR ABILITY TO SUCCEED.
If you don't believe in yourself first, who else will?
Trust that you have everything it takes inside you to succeed and achieve your goals. Once you believe this, everyone around you will too!
PUT IN WORK AND WORK HARD.
If you want something bad enough, you will make the sacrifices that need to be made. In the end, these short-term sacrifices will create long term gains you will never regret!
Put in the hard work now and I promise you will come along the time to enjoy the success you create!
No one likes to be stressed but unfortunately in this day and age stress seems inevitable of escaping! Stress appears in our lives in many situations, and if we let it get the best of us, our bodies can be at major risk and suffer from a number of concerning health problems! We aren't going to let that happen, so that's why I'm here to share my 5 tips to help MINIMIZE the stress in your life. Its YOUR life and YOU are the only one in control so don't let stress get you down!
First off something we all can do is just eliminate all the unnecessary stress in your life. You will be surprised with how much stress you can alleviate from just doing this simple task.
If someone in your life is constantly causing you stress, limit the time you spend with that person, if you feel overwhelmed with tasks, say no if you feel you are taking on more than you can handle. It's perfectly OK. You don't have to say yes to everything and everyone, you are only human.
Take a moment to reflect on all the things you are grateful for in your life. Gratitude is the best medicine to let go of anything that isn't serving you and bring you back to understanding what is most important in your life.
This will without a doubt increase your stress resistance and ultimately make a happier and healthier you! Eat healthy, exercise, sleep, avoid alcohol, cigarettes and drugs and you are on your way to being a powerhouse machine capable of fighting any stressor that comes your way!
You'd be surprised with what a little organization can do. Something as simply prioritizing your time can help put your mind at ease just by focusing at the task at hand and tackling one thing at a time!
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Radiosphaerella es un género de foraminífero bentónico considerado un sinónimo posterior de Salpingothurammina de la subfamilia Parathurammininae, de la familia Parathuramminidae, de la superfamilia Parathuramminoidea, del suborden Fusulinina y del orden Fusulinida. Su especie tipo era Parathurammina radiosphaerica. Su rango cronoestratigráfico abarcaba el Carbonífero.

Discusión
Algunas clasificaciones más recientes incluirían Radiosphaerella en el suborden Parathuramminina, del orden Parathuramminida, de la subclase Afusulinina y de la clase Fusulinata.

Clasificación
Radiosphaerella incluía a las siguientes especies:

 Radiosphaerella kazankaensis †
 Radiosphaerella pachysphaerica †
 Radiosphaerella radiosphaerica †
 Radiosphaerella regularis †

Bibliografía

Géneros de Parathuramminida
Géneros de Fusulinida
Géneros de foraminíferos bentónicos

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Featuring chants, protest songs, contemporary choral works, and a choir-created arrangement, listeners will be transported throughout the past hundred years and invited to reflect on social movements that have impacted the Nova Scotia region.
*A special second performance of this event will take part during the NSGEU Convention at the Halifax Convention Centre. The performance will be free for attending NSGEU delegates and open to the general public through the purchase of $15 tickets.


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Tom Mulcair and the NDP are the best choice for working people
October 15, 2015 | Opinion Editorial
This federal election campaign is not just one of the longest in Canadian history, it's also one of the most important.
After 10 years of lost jobs, cuts to vital public services, and the gutting of environmental regulations, it's time for change in Ottawa.
That's why I am voting for Tom Mulcair and the NDP.
Public health care, retirement security, fair wages, a strong economy and environmental responsibility are just a few of the critical issues at stake.
Only Tom Mulcair and the NDP have put forward a clear vision for lasting change -- change that puts the future of working people and their families at the heart of their plan for a better Canada.
A plan that asks Canada's most profitable corporations to pay a little more, closes tax loopholes and invests those resources in helping the most vulnerable.
A plan that will boost the economy by helping families balance home and work with the creation of a $15-a-day national childcare plan.
A plan that will raise the federal minimum wage to $15-an-hour.
Only Tom Mulcair and the NDP have taken a clear stand for the basic rights of Canadians by opposing Bill C-51.
And only Tom Mulcair and the NDP are standing up to Stephen Harper's Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal -- a deal that will cost thousands of good-paying jobs, drive down wages, and increase the cost of prescription drugs.
Strategic and principled
The stakes in this election could not be higher for working people and their families.
Under Harper, job security and retirement security are things our children may never experience.
Four more years of the Harper Conservatives means four more years of the politics of division and fear that has already done too much to damage our country.
Like many, I don't want to see Stephen Harper win another term. But the answer is not voting for the Liberal Party.
The Liberals, under Mr. Trudeau, say they will bring change to Ottawa. But quite frankly we've heard that same promise from them before.
Despite a lot of talk, the Liberals broke their promise to expand childcare. They broke their promise to protect health care and education. And they broke their promise to clean up corruption in Ottawa.
And the Liberals have made it clear that they aren't willing to stand up for Canadians when it really matters. They sided with the Conservatives on Bill C-51 and are silent on the TPP.
With that record, it's hard to believe the Liberals will be any different now. Trusting Justin Trudeau is a dangerous gamble.
I am not willing to take that gamble.
What is clear to me is that the strategic vote in this election is a vote for Tom Mulcair and the NDP.
Best for BC
British Columbia is a key battleground in this election. In this province, it is the NDP that can defeat Stephen Harper and the Conservatives.
On Oct. 19, we have an opportunity to finally elect a truly progressive government in Canada. A government that shares the values of working people and the labour movement.
We have a chance to vote for a government that will stand up for Canadians.
I hope you'll join me and help make history by electing the first NDP government in Ottawa. We have never been so close to building the Canada of our dreams.


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Q: How to make the ScrollView scrollabe for the imageview and textview I'm trying to make my activity scrollabe only for the ImageView and TextView in? I can only make the ImageView scrollabe but not with the text. This is my XML:
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android:orientation="vertical" android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent">

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    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
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            android:adjustViewBounds="true"
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            android:layout_alignParentEnd="true"
            android:layout_alignParentStart="true"
            android:layout_above="@+id/description" />

    </ScrollView>

    <TextView
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="80dp"
android:layout_weight="9"
android:text="description"
android:id="@+id/description"
android:layout_alignParentStart="true"
android:layout_above="@id/image"
android:layout_alignParentEnd="true" />
</LinearLayout>

It's the last TextView (with id: description) I want it to be below the ImageView and both have to be in the ScrollView. Now I only have the ImageView in it, and it's too large.

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    android:orientation="vertical"
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    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent">

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        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:id="@+id/title"
        android:layout_alignParentStart="true"
        android:layout_alignParentTop="true"
        android:layout_alignParentEnd="true"
        android:text="HJÆLP......"
        android:textSize="30dp"
        android:textStyle="bold"
        android:textColor="#000000" />

    <Button
        android:layout_width="195dp"
        android:layout_height="100dp"
        android:text="suggest"
        android:id="@+id/suggest"
        android:layout_alignParentBottom="true"
        android:layout_alignParentStart="true" />

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        android:layout_width="195dp"
        android:layout_height="100dp"
        android:text="rate"
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        android:layout_toEndOf="@+id/suggest" />

        <ScrollView
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            android:layout_height="fill_parent"
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                android:layout_height="wrap_content">
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                    android:id="@+id/image"
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                <TextView
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                    android:layout_height="80dp"
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YEE HAA!!! For those who plan to remain in your home for years after the transform, then you need to think about splurging on gadgets like new countertops, home equipment, cupboards and flooring. So before you even visit a showroom or meet with a professional, read our knowledgeable kitchen reworking suggestions and advice on creating the cook space you have all the time coveted. The house owner kept the kitchen's outdated Chambers range and cabinets—now improved with new fronts and a coat of Benjamin Moore's Patriotic White —however jettisoned the Formica counters and dark backsplash in favor of marble and white subway tiles.
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The butcher block counter tops ( which Kaylor installed herself ) and light blue glass backsplash subtly contrast with the white cupboards and chrome steel. We ended up creating an area for the second oven and a new location for our microwave by including a tall wall cupboard to accommodate the 2. Whereas there are limits to what will be achieved frugally, many house-remodeling consultants say reasonably useful householders with just a little money to spend can make an enormous difference in their kitchen.
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import gzip
import re
from StringIO import StringIO
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup

__author__ = 'cheyulin'

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    print response.info().get('Content-Encoding')
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        print 'response data is in gzip format.'
        buf = StringIO(response.read())
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    paper_info = soup.find_all('div', {'class': 'booklet_paper_folded'});
    path = r'/home/cheyulin/Documents/Paper/GraphInDB/'
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Gastroenterologists are medical practitioners who specialize in treating conditions of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. Diseases treated by Gastroenterologists typically include colon polyps, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer disease, nutritional problems, colitis, hepatitis and gallbladder disease.
We are looking for specialized candidates with good interpersonal skills for the position of Gastroenterologist. Gastroenterologist duties include consulting and diagnosing patients, inspecting internal organs through endoscopic procedures and consulting with patients' primary physicians, among other duties. They are highly skilled specialists with a comprehensive understanding of all gastroenterological conditions and treatment options.
Gastroenterologists should demonstrate good interpersonal skills as they will be required to attend to patient needs and consult with other specialists.
Consulting with patients to understand their health concerns.
Performing specialized tests to diagnose patients.
Determining proper courses of treatment.
Consulting with a patient's primary doctor.
Consulting with other specialists, such as oncologists, in the case of cancer.
Performing endoscopic procedures to inspect internal organs.
Performing X-Ray, MRI and ultrasound scanning.
Performing surgery in the digestive tract.
Completion of a three-year internal residency.
Completion of a three-year Gastroenterology fellowship.
Attainment of certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Proficiency in performing endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures.
Proficiency with X-Rays, MRIs and ultrasound scanning.


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namespace Application\Migrations;

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use Doctrine\Migrations\AbstractMigration;

/**
 * Auto-generated Migration: Please modify to your needs!
 */
final class Version20220202064937 extends AbstractMigration
{
    public function up(Schema $schema): void
    {
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        $this->abortIf($this->connection->getDatabasePlatform()->getName() !== 'mysql', 'Migration can only be executed safely on \'mysql\'.');

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        $this->addSql('UPDATE comments SET last_update_copy = last_update');
    }

    public function down(Schema $schema): void
    {
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        $this->addSql('ALTER TABLE comments DROP last_update_copy');
    }
}


Flipped Instruction or No Instruction?
Improving at anything takes practice. And not just any practice, but productive practice. If, for example, you want to be a better swimmer, it's counterproductive to spend hour after hour in the pool when your stroke is dreadful. Correct your stroke first, then swim laps. And correcting your stroke requires skillful coaching. Coaches can only help, however, if they know what you need help with--e.g., a swimming coach must see what's wrong with your stroke in order to help you get it right. Same goes for acting, music, art, and pretty much anything--including academics! And when it comes to academics, you as the teacher must be that skillful coach. For students to become better writers, they should therefore not only write more, but write more in your presence. For them to master math, they need to do more math in your presence.
Another premise of the flipped classroom model is that in order for students to interact with content in class, they must watch a videotaped lecture on that content before class (courtesy of their teacher or a virtual teacher like Salman Khan). In short, students watch the lecture at home, then work in class the following day on what would have been their homework. Hence the term flipped instruction.
But what if students don't need any instruction? What if they could learn from an activity by simply engaging in that activity? What if lectures are unnecessary, as I asserted at a recent workshop for new teachers?
Granted, students can choose to not watch a video lesson if they already know the material. Yet even when a student is struggling with something, a video will only help if it addresses the source of that student's struggles. But usually teachers only present one approach. Take, for example, comparing the values of fractions with unlike denominators. Most lessons only cover the common denominator approach. Forget about converting to decimals, comparing to benchmark fractions, or any other method that may not only be more efficient than the common denominator approach but also improve students' conceptual understanding.
There's no way around it: one-size-fits-all direct instruction isn't conducive to differentiated instruction. And this is especially true when it's provided via video, since teachers can't ask questions that allow them to assess and address students' misconceptions.
And lectures aren't just unnecessary for material students have seen before. Even when they've had little or no prior exposure to a concept or skill, students can often learn that concept or skill through investigation or discussion that builds on their prior knowledge or sparks new knowledge. And when students are stuck, it doesn't always mean they need a lecture. Just asking kids the right question is often enough to help them move forward.
I'm not suggesting you kick back while students learn or don't learn on their own. But a true flipped classroom model would involve little or no direct instruction--live or via video--up front. Instead, students would have a chance to learn by doing, with free access to resources that can help them (technology--including cell phones, class notes, past assignments, each other, books, and as a last resort, you).
Teachers, meanwhile, would circulate to assess what students know and what they don't know (and why they don't know it). They would help students troubleshoot as necessary, and determine what if any post-activity whole-group instruction--correction: whole-group discussion--students would benefit from such as sharing solutions and insights, addressing common misconceptions, and scaffolding understanding to a deeper level.
Again, the flipped classroom movement has had a positive effect on teaching and learning by stressing the importance of kids doing more math, more writing, more science in our presence. But let's not do flips over this until teacher-led instruction--whether on site or on screen--is limited to what students need, when they need it, and how they need it.