I saw a prime example of the 'nudge' theory in action this week, while having lunch at an organisation I was visiting. Information about the calories in the various meals on offer was prominently displayed, to help those who were watching their weight or trying to eat more healthily make appropriate choices. It certainly worked for me. I walked past the chips, headed for the salad bar and as a result probably had more energy for the rest of the day.
The nudge theory has been around for a while now. It centres around using behavioural science to encourage people to make better decisions, both for themselves and the overall good of society. Famously adopted by the Cabinet office in the UK, early successes included achieving a 15% rise in tax payments by pointing out in reminder letters that the majority of others paid on time, as well as adding 100,000 organ donors to the national register by prompting people to sign up when they paid for their car tax.
Although there is understandably a concern about where the line falls between 'nudging for good' and outright manipulation, the public and health sectors have enthusiastically embraced the idea.
So does 'nudging' have anything to offer HR – and how could it be used to support the management and engagement of employees?
The nudge principle can be used to good effect if the business is trying to make a cultural shift. Maybe a move to more collaborative working, for example. Collaboration expert Pierre Battah of Qimple points out that the simple act of moving two departments you want to collaborate physically closer together can encourage people to inter-act. Positioning water coolers or tea and coffee stations in central areas (alongside casual seating) can also prompt people to network and get to know colleagues better. The introduction of a coaching culture can also influence behaviours, with managers nudging their employees during coaching sessions towards the kind of insights and solutions that will be good for the business.
There's a growing debate about the need for employers to support the financial well-being of their staff. Employees who are worried about mounting debts or whether they will have enough money to retire on are highly likely to be stressed and not performing at their best. Auto-enrolment is a good example of where the nudge principle is already being used to help people become more aware about the financial decisions they need to make. And to make pension saving the default option, rather than something they actively need to opt into.
Employers are increasingly treating the physical and mental health of their staff as a business priority. It's now largely accepted that if the workforce is happy and healthy, the organisation will benefit from reduced absence, higher productivity and more enthusiastic and engaged employees. According to a report in People Management, Google helped to cut its workers collective calorie count by three million after it positioned the healthy foods in its canteen more prominently. Bike-to-work schemes, fitness competitions, or inter-departmental sporting contests are other initiatives that can help to nudge healthy behaviour.
People's behaviour is strongly influenced by what they see others are doing. So it follows that staff recognition schemes are a great way to cause a ripple effect. Initiatives such as 'employee of the month' or 'customer service star' — where staff are publicly recognised and rewarded for their efforts — prompt people to think about their own work practices and how they might emulate other successful colleagues. Rewarding good health and safety behaviour, as opposed to 'telling people off' for not using the right equipment, has also proven to be a more successful approach.
Gentle 'nudges' can also be really useful when you are struggling to get people to comply with corporate systems or change long-held ways of doing things. The performance management process is a prime example. Setting your HR software system up to 'nudge' managers when appraisals are due, rather than chasing them down the corridor, is more likely to result in the process being completed on time, particularly if you can introduce an element of competition by showing completion rates in other departments.
One action to take this week: For more ideas on how you can use nudge principles in your role, visit the Behavioural Insights website (www.behaviouralinsights.co.uk) or read 'Inside the Nudge Unit: How Small Changes can make a Big Difference', by David Halpern.


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Kellogg Company Exceeds Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal Ahead of Schedule
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the United Nations, to curb the devastating effects of climate change on the global food supply, the world must halve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. As part of its Kellogg's® Better Days commitment, Kellogg is making tremendous progress limiting GHG emissions in its operations by using low carbon and renewable energy sources, purchasing renewable electricity and increasing energy efficiency. Since 2015, Kellogg has reduced scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions in its manufacturing plants by more than 28%, and exceeded one year ahead of schedule its goal to reduce GHG emissions by 15% per pound of food produced.
Kellogg set its first sustainability commitments in 2008, and in 2015 was one of the first companies to set Science-Based Targets to help limit the global warming to below 1.5°C.
"As a global food company, we have a responsibility to address the significant risks climate change poses on people and our planet," said Amy Senter, Kellogg Company Chief Sustainability Officer. "We're proud of our progress and are working on multiple fronts to reduce emissions across our supply chain."
Investing in Renewable Energy Sources
In support of Kellogg's commitment to achieve 100% renewable energy in its operations by 2050, nearly 28% of the electricity used in Kellogg's food production facilities already comes from renewable resources, thereby reducing its use of fossil fuels. Kellogg is also partnering with its suppliers to reduce their emissions by 50%.
Supporting Farmers to Become Climate Resilient
To further mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, Kellogg has helped more than 433,000 farmers globally adopt sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices through its Kellogg's Origins™ program. Rice farmers in Spain reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 45% through leveraging new irrigation techniques and optimizing fertilizer use. In the United States, farmers in Illinois who planted cover crops reduced greenhouse gas emissions to the equivalent of removing more than 13 million vehicle miles off the road1.
Benefits of Plant-based Foods on the Climate
With 86% of its portfolio being plant-based, Kellogg foods have a lower environmental impact than products that rely on animal proteins. In a recent report on climate change, more than 100 leading scientists stated that balanced diets featuring plant-based foods, such as those based on coarse grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, can reduce the planet's risk of climate change.
To learn more about the Kellogg's climate goals, progress and advocacy for climate action, visit KelloggCompany.com or read the latest Climate Milestones report.
About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), we strive to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2019 were approximately $13.6 billion, comprised principally of snacks and convenience foods like cereal and frozen foods. Kellogg brands are beloved in markets around the world. We are also a company with Heart & Soul, committed to creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030 through our Kellogg's® Better Days global purpose platform. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com or www.OpenforBreakfast.com.
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A growing trend in the city, Tivoli Plaza is the latest food hub area. Strategically located close to City Stars, Tivoli Plaza is already becoming a favorite hangout place for gatherings, coffee breaks and meetings. The plaza offers a spacious parking lot and the restaurants and cafés have indoor and outdoor areas.
Being genuinely concerned about the environment in Egypt is what pushed three expat girls to develop a social initiative aimed at raising awareness about environmental conditions in Egypt (air pollution, garbage, need for green areas). Their main aim through this platform is to provide systemized information on how to utilize waste and decrease consumption. Their platform is set to organize workshops and lectures in the future. A great example of, the "Think globally, act locally" trend that urges people to consider the health of the entire planet and to take action in their own communities and cities.
We love seeing new shopping options popping up around Maadi like La Maison Blanche. Just in time for the busy social schedule of Ramadan, this concept store opened its door in the heart of Maadi's Degla, offering a wide variety of products. At MB you can find last minute accessories for your outfit, luxurious scented candles, home decoration and clothes from some of the most select local brands in town.
Proudly made in Egypt, by local artisans, Trio is a year-old brand that started with cheerful metal colored, silver and gold tables trays. Its product line developed along the way when the brand began working with acacia wood and transforming natural wood logs into tables, stools and beautiful serving platters – an earthy touch. Trio's use of local products with a modern twist has gained customer recognition. Check out the new collection and get your house ready for the upcoming gatherings and summer vacation. Products are available in select stores in Cairo and Alexandria or through direct contact.
A creative hub with a mission to reclaim the importance of art in our lives. A place to expand your creative potential, develop new skills and appreciate art and creativity in a dynamic and educative environment. Offering a number of courses for all ages and levels of expertise in Painting, Drawing, Photography, Fashion and Graphic Design.


Ex Hot Girl: The Biggest Loser, Yoplait and Personal Trainage.
I met with my personal trainer tonight as promised. We reviewed my diet, talked about nutrition and all that good stuff. It's funny - she told me that she saw I eat a lot of Yoplait (110 calories, yummy yogurt)... and that I shouldn't anymore because it contains High Fructose Corn Syrup.
Watching The Biggest Loser tonight, I saw Bob recommend Yoplait to Joelle's partner. I just thought that was hilarious. Shouldn't they NOT be recommending foods that contain high fructose corn syrup? I think there is an advertising partnership with Yoplait and The Biggest Loser.
Great news... I did my official weigh in for Lighten Up Wisconsin, and I weighed in at 218! I was 225 on December 8th. SO, that means 6 weeks, 7 pounds, 1.16 lbs per week. My trainer said that I had a stall when I changed my calorie intake from 1700 to 1200 so immediately. That, plus over the holidays... I'm still excited about the loss, and I'm looking forward to doing even better over the next few months!
OH WOW!!! Congrats on the healthy AND steady weightloss!!!! You should be very proud of yourself! Especially since most people GAIN over the holidays! Congrats! Girl, what's 2lbs/week from now till March? That's nothing! (Just stay away from the yogurt...my trainer even told me to stay away from High Fructose Corn Syrup).
I'm betting Yoplait has some sort of sponsorship agreement with the show to help promote Yoplait's "healthy" image.
It's funny how certain details don't get rolled out universally, though. I decided to try a healthier, granola-like cereal instead of my usual Lucky Charms or Cinnamon Toast Crunch. It said on the front that it was the "Almond, Honey, and Flaxseed" kind. I said, "Oh, I saw something about flaxseed on Jenn's blog" and bought it. Then I notice that these flaxseeds are whole, and I read on your blog they need to be ground. Could someone please notify the cereal company of that essential detail?


Despite having many opportunities, Phillauri isn't able to make full use of them.
In my encounters of ghosts on screen, I�ve known quite a variety -- fierce, horrific, gloomy, even goofy -- but Phillauri�s well-behaved apparition is a first.
She glows incandescently in the dark and floats through space in shimmering, translucent attire, like a wish-fulfilling fairy stumbling out of the pages of an exquisitely illustrated children�s storybook. She speaks softly while her eyes glisten in wonderment.
Where most other spirits would wreak havoc on learning some random NRI chap tied a knot to the tree she inhabits and promptly chopped it off as well, Shashi, serene, shiny Shashi (Anushka Sharma), is amused over how such a juvenile deed, fuelled by his family�s superstitious beliefs and baseless �Aishwarya (Rai Bachchan) also did it� logic can ward off an astrological complication.
Before Kanan (Suraj Sharma), the waffling, weed-puffing nitwit who�s flown down to Amritsar from Canada to wed his high school sweetheart (Mehreen Peerzada), winces at Shashi�s lustrous albeit harmless presence, Anshai Lal�s directorial debut Phillauri sets itself up as a typical big fat Punjabi wedding romp around understated idiosyncrasies.
Grumpy moms, nonchalant dads, rum-guzzling grandmothers, squeamish house help and a bride who�s understandably concerned about her to-be significant other�s perennial sulking -- Lal tosses in a fair bit of quirk.
There is an indie-like normalcy wearing their interactions and zingers till a sense of monotony sets in.
Lal�s insistence to maintain room temperature humour and downplay a frothy premise robs Phillauri of fizz in its comedy.
Rameshwar L Bhagat�s lackluster editing only contributes to its growing inertia.
As does the absence of mischief across Shashi�s spooky act, which is preoccupied in wistful flashbacks of her poetic romance with a fellow Phillaur native (Diljit Dosanjh) in British Raj India. Lal examines the contrasts between the dynamics of relationships, then and now, through the differences of one�s privilege and another�s struggle but fails to offer emotional fulfilment of either.
It�s not from the lack of trying though.
Producer and leading lady Anushka Sharma looks ethereal and conveys the enlightenment of a woman before her time. What is amiss in her performance is whimsy. Perhaps, well behaved is not such a nice trait for a ghost after all.
Dijit Dosanjh employs his earthy charm to Phillauri�s many songs and scene whereas Suraj Sharma�s terrified commitment-phobe is like witnessing Chuckie Finister in live-action. He does it convincingly too but it�s exasperating when Phillauri doesn�t allow him to be anything else.
Newcomer Mehreen Peerzada exudes an impressive confidence and vulnerability, which is even more laudable given cinematographer�s Vishal Sinha�s penchant for close-ups.
Funny how after dodging dramatic vigour like a shortcoming, even at places where it would be viewed as benefit, Lal succumbs to a gimmick of a climax. The special effects are seamless but for a story that circles around a spirit it�s a pity how little one sees of it in the movie.


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This Psalm is listed as written for instructing [Maschil] the sons of Korah, who were of the priestly tribe of Levi. Its movement are divided up into four sections with (v.1-8) developing their Confidence in God. Then (v.9-16) unfold the Calamity from God with (v.17-22) recording their Case in Chief. The Psalm ends with their Cry unto God (v.23-26) emphasizing five significant requests from the Lord.
This brief record covers the conquest of the land under Joshua showing that 'our fathers' recognized and relayed the fact that God was fully responsible for purging and providing the nation of Israel with the promised land just as He said He would. It was the miraculous working of the LORD that accomplished it all and they are here giving Him the glory for His working.
Then, the Psalmist declares: 'Thou art my King O God: command deliverances for Jacob'. This statement and ensuing request sets the tone for the remainder of the Psalm for present deliverance is needed, and based on the past record of God's working (v.1-3) He is able to do it again, and therefore the request is made here somewhat abruptly and up front so to speak.
These statements of confidence parallel the previous record of God's great deliverance of the land of promise when He did it then, and now He is called upon to do it again. This demonstrates the writers ability to present a sound and compelling request based on past history of the LORD's willingness and power to perform. He caps this section with a meaningful declaration of devotion to the LORD: 'In God we boast all the day long, and praise Thy name forever. Selah'. He directs His words to the LORD and ends with the word Selah showing a musical notation that calls for meditation upon what was just recorded.
In spite of the desperate situation, there was no forgetting God, or falsehoods, or turning back, nor decline in their faithfulness to God even though they recognized the Lord was indeed in charge of their dire circumstances. This section closes with the ultimate in affliction: 'Yea for Thy sake are we killed all the day long; we counted as sheep for the slaughter.' Being put to death for God's sake demonstrates not only the ultimate affliction, but it also show the full devotion to God's will just as the Lord Jesus Christ said as He went to His death for God's sake: 'Not My will but Thine be done' showing the highest form of worship ever when He gave Himself a ransom for many so that God could be just and the justifier of an ungodly sinner like me.
Awake, why sleepest Thou, O Lord?
Redeem us for Thy mercies sake.' (v.23-26).
These requests show the Psalmists enduring faith in his God as he calls out to Him for help and fully expects the Lord to hear and answer, basing it all upon the eternal mercies of God. This sure foundation of the mercy of God demonstrates the Psalmists wisdom as he appeals to God for His deliverance, an appeal which the Lord will answer because He is the God of everlasting mercy to His children.


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A popcorn maker (also called a popcorn popper) is a machine used to pop popcorn. Since ancient times, popcorn has been a popular snack food, produced through the explosive expansion of kernels of heated corn (maize). Commercial large-scale popcorn machines were invented by Charles Cretors in the late 19th century. Many types of small-scale home methods for popping corn also exist.

Commercial popcorn machines are commonly found in movie theaters and carnivals, producing popcorn in a pan of hot oil, so that approximately 45% of the calories are derived from fat. Hot-air popcorn poppers for home use appeared the late 1970s; these produce popcorn with only 5% of its calories derived from fat.

The majority of popcorn sold for home consumption is now packaged in a microwave popcorn bag for use in a microwave oven. As a result, the popularity of popcorn makers for home use has greatly decreased in the last few decades.

History

Charles Cretors traveled the Midwest, settling in Fort Scott, Kansas, and then Decatur, Illinois. He worked in the painting and contracting business and later opened a bakery and eventually a confectionery shop. To broaden his offerings in the confectionery store, he bought a peanut roaster, which he redesigned to improve its operation. Driven by a small steam engine, it was the first automated peanut roaster. In 1885, he moved his family to Chicago to focus on selling his machine.

To test his peanut roaster and earn money, Cretors purchased a vendor's license and placed the machine on the sidewalk in front of his shop. The date on the license, December 2, 1885, marks the inception of C. Cretors & Company. A traveling salesman, J.M. Savage, offered to sell the machine in his territory, and became Cretors' first salesman. Cretors' machines, being automated, made operation more predictable; in addition, the novelty of the steam engine and the Tosty Rosty Man, a small mechanical clown that acted as a merchandiser, made the machines themselves attractive.

By 1893, Cretors had created a steam-powered machine that could roast 12 pounds of peanuts and 20 pounds of coffee, pop corn, and bake chestnuts. Since popcorn was becoming a popular choice for snack food, Cretors redesigned his machine to roast peanuts and pop popcorn at the same time. It was the first automated machine that could pop popcorn uniformly in its own seasonings, guaranteeing a predictable product. Cretors applied for a patent on his automated peanut roaster and popcorn popper machine on August 10, 1891, and U.S. Patent 506,207 was granted on October 10, 1893.

Cretors took his new popcorn wagon and peanut roaster to the midway of Chicago's Columbian Exposition in 1893 and introduced the new corn product to the public in a newly designed machine that included a popcorn wagon.

Variants

Specialized popcorn pots, also called stove-top poppers, have been marketed under various brand names, including The Detonator, Whirley Pop, Theater II and Sweet & Easy; all of them are basically a pot that has an integrated stirring blade operated by turning a crank. This is to prevent burning of the kernels on the bottom and, under limited conditions, enables users to make sweetened popcorn by mixing sugar directly with the kernels before they pop.

In 1978, Presto introduced the Popcorn Pumper, a popper for home use that  used hot air blown up through the kernels. By cooking without oil, it reduced the calories and fat in the finished product. It was also faster and easier than pan fry popping.

Home popcorn makers are also available, consisting of an electrically heated circular tray with a powered stirring arm, into which corn and oil can be placed, and a dome-shaped cover that often doubles as a serving bowl.

Around 1974, Pillsbury made microwave popcorn available for sale in vending machines; as microwave oven sales increased, the product was released to supermarkets. This reduced the need for a separate kitchen appliance, and more consumers now buy microwave popcorn bags than use home machines. To improve flavor, texture and shelf life of pre-packaged microwave popcorn, companies started adding diacetyl, PFOA, and trans-fats to the packages, which has led to concern among health-conscious consumers.

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See also
 National Presto Industries
 Jiffy Pop

References

Cooking appliances
American inventions
Popcorn
Products introduced in 1893
19th-century inventions

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Defend the base with honor, we will not retreat!
Each task requires time, but planning is free.
To build, repair, and salvage, select the tool, then select a spot on the map.
Towers attack at range, but are not as tough as walls.
Walls are a tough barrier, resistant to damage.
Salvage trees and buildings for wood.


A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminum oxide). The red color is caused mainly by the presence of the element chromium. Its name comes from ruber, which is Latin for red. Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires. The ruby is considered one of the four precious stones, together with the sapphire, the emerald and the diamond.
Prices of rubies are primarily determined by color. The brightest and most valuable "red" called blood-red, commands a large premium over other rubies of similar quality. After color follows clarity: similar to diamonds, a clear stone will command a premium, but a ruby without any needle-like rutile inclusions may indicate that the stone has been treated. Cut and carat (weight) are also an important factor in determining the price.
Rubies have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Among the natural gems only moissonite and diamond are harder, with diamond having a Mohs hardness of 10.0 and moissonite falling somewhere in between corundum (ruby) and diamond in hardness.


123 Homeschool 4 Me has a FREE 100 Books for 1st Graders to read. This is a printable list and includes a free bookmark copy of the list so you can take it with you to the library. You can find most of these books at your local library.
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Saag paneer is one of the first Indian dishes with which I felt comfortable enough to order in an Indian restaurant and be fairly confident of what it was I would be receiving. Smooth, creamy spinach with cubes of cheese that tasted like a cross between mozzarella and ricotta cheese (although at the time I was not even familiar with ricotta - I would have said cottage cheese, but with a drier consistency). We always went there for dinner, so I had not yet had the opportunity to sample a range of dishes, so once I found a dish I liked, it became the dish I always ordered.
It was not a bad choice. Equally tasty with either basmati rice or naan, it was healthy, filling, and so creamy smooth that it slid down my throat in the most luxurious way.
Now that I am comfortable making chapatis, I decided it was time to tackle paneer. I have seen recipes for making your own, and I have seen it made on every Indian cooking show, but I thought maybe I should buy it already made the first time I am going to use it, so I have some idea of how it is supposed to behave. I found a package on my last trip down to Devon Avenue. It looked like a cross between cream cheese and tofu, but it was much more sturdy and, easy to manage.
I ran into some confusion when I was looking for a recipe for saag paneer. I could not find anything in any of the Indian cookbooks on my shelf. I finally found a recipe for paalak paneer in The Everything Indian Cookbook that called for spinach and paneer, so I decided to try that. I thought maybe the difference in the names was a regional thing. After rooting around online, I have learned that the difference between saag paneer and paalak paneer seems to either lie within the consistency of the dish, or what kind of greens are being used. I am only guessing here, and basing this on bits I found here and there online, but as far as I can tell saag is a dish made of spinach or other greens, while paalak means a dish made of spinach only, so if you made mustard greens and paneer you would call it saag paneer, not paalak paneer. On the other hand, I have also read that paalak paneer has a thinner consistency than saag paneer and that is the difference between the two dishes. If there is anyone out there who can help clarify this for me, I would be most grateful.
So I decided to use the recipe for paalak paneer in the Everything Indian Cookbook by Monica Bhide. I cubed and fried the paneer according to the instructions (although I used only enough oil to coat the bottom of my cast iron skillet). The rest of the recipe was straightforward enough that in a short time I was looking at that beautiful bowl of deliciousness you see up at the top of this post. It was delicious with homemade chapatis, but it would be equally good with rice.
The only thing I will do differently the next time I make it is that I will not remove the seeds from the serrano peppers. There was no heat at all. They did add to the flavor, but it could have used some of the heat. It was one of those situations where I knew better, but followed the directions in the recipe anyway. I will leave the seeds the next time I make this, which will be soon.
In a medium-sized pan, heat the oil on medium. Add the onion and fry, stirring continuously until the onions are a golden brown in color, about 5 minutes.
Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute for 1 minute. Add the tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes.
Quickly add the green chlies, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, corinader, cayenne and salt; saute for 30 seconds.
Add the paneer to the spinach mixture; saute, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Garnish with the heavy cream and serve hot.
* In a deep skillet heat enough oil to cover the bottom over medium heat. Fry the paneer, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown on all sides. Remove and place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.


Britain's double Tour de France champion Chris Froome says he is willing to release more data to prove he is clean, and believes he "has to stand up for the current generation" of cyclists.
Froome became the first Briton to win two Tour de France titles, but faced abuse from spectators and accusations of doping throughout the 21-stage race.
In an exclusive interview with the BBC's sports editor Dan Roan, Froome says if he can win the Tour de France clean, "you can win any bike race clean".
Watch more from Dan Roan's interview with Chris Froome here.


If I had my way when I was going to college, I would have dressed like this more often. But a science major's life is a little more complicated with labs.However this outfit is great for getting about campus without too much hassle. A sweater or cardigan is always necessary for those air-conditioned lecture rooms. I have no idea who sets the thermostat in those things, but they must love freezing temps.
If Barbados wasn't so humid, I would wear boots more often, however when it rains, it's the perfect time to play around with light layering (especially because it'll soon be sunny and hot again). Of course, you can't forget to have your cute umbrella to protect you from the elements!
These are really cute! I definitely see people wearing similar outfits like these around campus! I love the everyday casual look. That's my go-to look!


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Q: Quantum mechanic particle In non relativistic quantum mechanic, we are dealing with a problem involving a particle in one dimensional space, and it has been given the potential and it reads:
$$V(x)~=~A'(x)^2-\frac{\hbar}{\sqrt{2m}}A''(x).\tag{1}$$
The kinetic terms is the usual $p^2/2m$. How can I show that the Hamiltonian of the system is semi-definite positive?

A: Hint: Think of way to write the Hamiltonian as
$$\hat{H}~=~ -\frac{\hbar^2}{2m}\frac{d^2}{dx^2} +V(x)~=~\hat{B}^{\dagger}\hat{B} ~\geq~0 $$
for some first-order differential operator
$$\hat{B}~=~a(x)\frac{d}{dx} +b(x) ,$$
with suitable functions $a(x)$ and $b(x)$.
Here the potential $V(x)$ is given by formula (1). Can you see what the operator $\hat{B}$ should/must be?
By the way, the function $A(x)$ is known as a superpotential, cf. e.g. Ref. 1, which also explains the connection to SUSY QM.
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*F. Cooper, A. Khare, and U. Sukhatme, Supersymmetry and Quantum Mechanics, Phys. Rept. 251 (1995) 267, arXiv:hep-th/9405029; Chapter 2.

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TransAlta Renewables Provides Update on Kent Hills Outage
CALGARY, Alberta (January 11, 2022) – TransAlta Renewables Inc. ("TransAlta Renewables" or the "Company") (TSX: RNW) announced today additional findings from the ongoing investigation pertaining to a tower collapse at the Kent Hills 2 wind site. Following extensive...
TransAlta Renewables Announces Commercial Operation of Windrise and Pricing of $173 Million Project Financing
CALGARY, Alberta (December 2, 2021) – TransAlta Renewables Inc. ("TransAlta Renewables" or the "Company") (TSX: RNW) announced today that its 206.4 MW Windrise wind facility (the "Windrise Facility") achieved commercial operation on November...
TransAlta Renewables Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results
CALGARY, Alberta (November 9, 2021) Third Quarter 2021 Highlights Comparable EBITDA(1) of $102 million, a $6 million increase to the same period in 2020 Adjusted funds from operations ("AFFO")(1) of $57 million, a $19 million decrease to the same...
TransAlta Renewables Provides Operational Update for Kent Hills Wind Facility and Revises 2021 Guidance
CALGARY, Alberta (October 29, 2021) – TransAlta Renewables Inc. ("TransAlta Renewables" or the "Company") (TSX: RNW) announced today further operational updates in respect of the 167 MW Kent Hills wind facility in Kent Hills, New Brunswick (the "Facility") owned by...
TransAlta Renewables Declares Dividends
CALGARY, Alberta (October 25, 2021) – The Board of Directors of TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX: RNW) on October 25, 2021 declared the following monthly dividends: Dividend Per Share Record Date Payment Date $0.07833 January 14, 2022 January 31, 2022 $0.07833 February...
TransAlta Renewables Temporarily Suspends Operations at Kent Hills Wind Facility Pending Investigation of Wind Tower Failure
CALGARY, Alberta (October 18, 2021) – TransAlta Renewables Inc. ("TransAlta Renewables" or the "Company") (TSX: RNW) announced today that its indirect subsidiary Kent Hills Wind LP ("KHW") had experienced a single tower failure at its 167 MW Kent Hills wind facility...
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14 December 2004 The St.P Times
Today in Russian-Danish relations, there is one issue that clearly and immediately attacks and divides both the Russian and the Danish minds: Chechnya.
An acute fever of mutual confrontation began when Denmark was allowed to hold the World Chechen Congress in Copenhagen in October 2002. Since then, relations have cooled to the point when last month, Putin's special representative in the EU, Sergei Yastrzhembsky, referred to Finland and Denmark as portraying Russia- phobia.
Speaking on a pro-Kremlin political show Zerkalo, Yastrzhembsky said: "Denmark has long since positioned itself against Russia. There is a whole bloc being formed, of countries attempting to seize the initiative currently in the hands of the European Union's giants" - meaning Germany, France and Italy - countries who at present remain moderately loyal to Russia.
Yastrzhembsky comments followed the November Russia-EU summit in the Hague, where after over half a year of unsuccessful attempts, the two sides once again failed to reach consensus over enhancing cooperation.
"We can only hope that the EU will make it clear to Putin that his authoritarian games are unacceptable outside of Russia, and the cancellation of Ukrainian false election results will have consequences not only for EU's relations with Ukraine, but also with Russia," Denmark's influential paper Politiken wrote on the day of the summit.
For his part, Putin indirectly accused Denmark of "encouraging terrorism". In an interview with India's daily The Hindu on December 3, he said the Russian side viewed tolerance towards Chechen separatists as back sliding into double standards. Putin described Akhmed Zakayev, a representative of Chechen leaders in exile, as "freely riding around Europe".
In fact, Zakayev visited Denmark and Norway at the start of the month to meet with Chechnya's Copenhagen-based "foreign minister" Usman Ferzauli and the Chechen Diaspora in Denmark.
The main goal was preparations for a meeting with the representatives of the Russian Committee of Soldiers' Mothers, a Russian non-governmental organization that volunteered to act as a mediator between Russian authorities and Chechen separatist leaders in an attempt to put an end to the decade-long bloodshed.
The meeting, scheduled to take place in Brussels, and called by many, including Andrei Sakharov's widow Yelena Bonner, "possibly the last chance to bring peace to Chechnya," had to be cancelled last week. Belgian authorities refused to issue visas to the Soldiers' Mothers and claimed Zakayev would be arrested immediately upon arrival in Belgium.
The Belgian government's decision was made under pressure from Russia, Belgian delegate to the European Parliament Bart Staes told Politiken. Staes was also quoted in De Standaard and the BBC Monitoring Service as saying he found it "ridiculous to give in to Russians in this way, while other countries acted differently".
"Other countries" is, in main, Denmark, with its well-established Danish Support Committee for Chechnya in Copenhagen. Yet, hope that Chechnya can achieve peace with Denmark's help does not appear to be realistic.
Denmark's foreign affairs minister Per Stig Moller, who was once known as a harsh critic of the Kremlin, describing also the late Akhmad Kadyrov's puppet government as "quisling people," later took a more moderate stand. He even accepted Ka-dyrov's election as Chechen president and agreed to meet his delegates in Copenhagen.
In fact, the 2002 World Chechen Congress perceived in Russia as a symbol of Denmark's support for Chechen separatists, was only allowed by official Copenhagen because Denmark, in accordance with democratic principles, has no law to ban any congresses.
Ilias Mousaev, one of the Chechens who managed to obtain a refugee status in Denmark, told the country's other large paper Berlingske Tidende, that he has only one dream: "Russians should stop the war."
"For Chechens to live in peace, Russians should completely pull out. Only then will we get real democracy," Berlingske Tidende quoted Mousaev as saying, showing a color photograph of him with a wife and two small children.
Denmark can hardly be the dream home for the growing number of Chechens seeking refuge in Northern Europe.
In Denmark right-wing parties gain votes on anti-immigrant policies to reduce the number of foreigners, including asylum seekers. The Danish Minister for Immigration and Integration, Bertel Haarder, in cooperation with the Danish People's Party, introduced some of the strictest immigration laws in the world, which sparked criticism and "profound concern" from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), as well as France, Belgium, and Sweden.
Mona Sahlin, Sweden's minister for immigration, stated recently that the Danish policy was designed to "demonize refugees". Since February this year, Denmark is seeking to curb the activity of radical Muslims by making it harder for them to enter the country, or to stay - if they're already there. Legislation now requires clerics to prove their educational qualifications and financial self- sufficiency before they can enter the country. Those already in Denmark have to meet the same standards in order to stay.
Danes are openly compassionate regarding Chechens living in Chechnya, but remain a rather closed homogeneous society to Denmark's 170,000 Muslims (about three percent of the country's population). Second and third generation immigrants in Denmark are often called not Danes, even though they hold Danish passports, but "Danes of different ethnic origin".
Danish Aarhus University professor Helmuth Nyborg recently made a statement that rang around the world as he called for the government to practice selective breeding among humans to prevent the cognitive decline of the nation. Integration Minister Haarder, said Nyborg's eugenic proposals were "against all moral principles". Many Danes, however, have expressed real concerns about the future "purity of the nation".
Today, while loudly fighting over the Chechen question, how many Russians and Danes actually remember the Chechen people who are left lying as the political bone of contention?


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Woman Reveals she Cooked Stolen Goat for Boyfriend to Show Love
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Adejoke shared her experience after the question was posted on Twitter as many Nigerians shared the stories on what they did for love.
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She explained that the bizarre thing she did for love was cooking a whole goat for her boyfriend and preparing pepper soup, goat stew and peppered meat for over ten people.
She also revealed that her boyfriend had stolen the goat at the time adding she also washed her boyfriend's clothes plus his underwear. In the thread, Adejoke further stated that her ex-boyfriend is now married to the ex-girlfriend his friends used to compare her to back then.
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– Ladies reveal what they passed through with their ex boyfriends, by stealing a generator and cooking a stolen goat. pic.twitter.com/laSku84bjV
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The fact that the two end pieces stood tall is proof that the dough itself works just fine. Most likely, they survived because there was less filing compared to other pieces. That means the extra moisture in the filling is the culprit. I image that the poached figs compote is much sweeter too and it would caramelize quickly in the oven. Instead of caramelizing and firming up during baking, my rhubarb butter simply broke down the dough instead.
I picked the ugliest one of the bunch and took a bite. Then another. Until I was left with just a few crumbs on my finger tips. This thing tastes great! The nuttiness of buckwheat and the tartness of rhubarb all packed into a tender crumbly scone. I regret not following the original recipe as I think about what this scone could have been (like, pretty). I will definitely attempt this recipe again exactly as written and I'm confident it will be picture perfect next time.


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Q: Javascript array length property not being output correctly I'm using JQuery to populate a header element, passing in a string which is supposed to contain the length of my array:
$('#headerText').text('Clue #' + clue + ' of ' + treasureHunt.Clues.$values.length);

On running the program, the length property is output as "...". I have no idea why.
However, I can successfully output the length value to the console, e.g.
console.log(treasureHunt.Clues.$values.length);

So the result value output the console in this case is '5'.
So why doesn't it work as part of the string in the JQuery statement?
I tried wrapping String() around the length property to see if that would cause it to output correctly, but no luck.

A: (Credit to @Bergi and @KevinB for pointing me in the right direction with this)
The problem was actually nothing to do with the array, the string was being cut off after a certain amount of characters because of default JQuery Mobile CSS which I've been using in the project, so to solve the problem I had to override the CSS with the following CSS rule:
.ui-header, .ui-title, .ui-footer{

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It just happened to be the array length property that was being cut out, hence why I missed what the issue actually was!


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From shorthand to supply chain: College of Business
A CSU @ 150 Story
by Rachel Koon
The College of Business may be the youngest college on the Colorado State University campus, but business education has been part of the university almost since its founding 150 years ago.
The first business-oriented courses were offered in 1895, almost 75 years before the College of Business was founded. Business education has experienced a number of transformations since then, but the fact that such courses were offered to students 125 years ago places business squarely within the original land-grant mission of offering practical education to all who wish it and disseminating research and knowledge to the community for the benefit of all.
From courses to college
Before there was a College of Business, classroom instruction in the Commercial Course continued with traditional methods.
The first business courses at the Colorado Agricultural College were part of a "Commercial Course" that taught basic skills to students seeking careers as bookkeepers and stenographers. When the Colorado College of Agricultural and Mechanical Arts began offering its first "official" business courses in accounting, shorthand, and typewriting in 1944, not much had changed – the business curriculum still essentially consisted of classes for women who wanted to become secretaries.
The evolution from secretarial courses to a full-fledged business college was a slow one. Colorado A&M began offering a two-year secretarial accreditation in 1950, but it would not offer a bachelor's degree in business for another six years. The School of Business formed two years later, in 1958, but the College of Business wasn't established until 1966, almost 10 years after Colorado A&M had become Colorado State University.
Turbulent beginnings
As early as the 1950s, faculty were working with the new computer technology that would create the basis for the College of Business becoming a leading innovator in online education.
Founding the College of Business in the turbulent mid-1960s was no small task. Don Dobler, the first dean, had to contend with the monumental social issues of the period – anti-establishment sentiments, the women's movement, civil rights conflicts, the perceived corruption of big business, the Vietnam War, and much more – as well as the fact that many believed business courses belonged at vocational schools or community colleges.
"It was terrible," Dobler said in a 2013 interview. "It was not a good time to start a business school."
Despite these formidable hurdles, Dobler and a dozen faculty members took on the challenge, building the college on the philosophy that business, practiced with integrity and skill, can solve complex societal problems and make the world a better place. That foundation remains at the heart of the college's current mission and vision — Business for a Better World.
The temper of the times aside, demand for business education was apparent from the start: Enrollment in the new four-year degree program jumped from 41 to 164 in the college's first year. In those early days, the curriculum was still largely focused on "secretarial" skills such as typewriting, correspondence and wage management, but there was an increasing focus on foundational business concepts and concentrations that still exist in today's college: accounting, marketing, finance and data processing.
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Presidential candidate Ronald Reagan was the guest speaker at the first Business Day in 1979, a program managed for more than 30 years by Gladys Eddy, who was instrumental in transforming the clerical training program at Colorado A&M into the Colorado State University College of Business. Other high-profile speakers included Gen. Colin Powell, H. Ross Perot, and Malcolm Forbes.
Dobler's vision created a credible, innovative college of business. His early – and ongoing – commitment to providing an excellent education was rewarded in 1970 with an unconditional accreditation from the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business – an unusual achievement for a first-time applicant. The college has maintained its AACSB accreditation since that time, which reflects the rigor and quality of the education offered.
In 1975, Dobler helped develop the distance MBA program, which was the first of its kind in the country. In those days, recorded program materials were distributed to local employers, and students would gather together in conference rooms to watch classes and then mail completed homework assignments to the instructor.
"By accomplishing this, we proved we could take education outside the building and still deliver it effectively," John Weiss, former director of Graduate Programs Recruiting and longtime employee of the college, said in a 2016 interview.
Dean Richard Pegnetter, who succeeded Dobler and served as dean for the decade between 1986 and 1996, continued building the college's reputation for innovation and excellence. He helped the college earn funding and respect beyond Fort Collins by encouraging faculty to engage in academic research.
"Pegnetter came in, saw that other business colleges gaining attention and notoriety were known for their research, and knew we needed to pick up the pace as far as academic research," Weiss said. "He really began to turn the college not only into a premier teaching institution, but a premier research institution as well."
Rockwell Hall West
Pegnetter is also remembered for finding the college a home on campus. Initially housed in the B-wing of the Clark Building, the college had no room for growth, lacked meeting space for student clubs, and faculty were forced to teach in classrooms spread across campus. Pegnetter advocated for a permanent home for the college, and in 1994, his efforts resulted in a new headquarters: Rockwell Hall.
Rockwell Hall, originally built as a women's residence hall in 1939, was an improvement over the Clark Building, but the college's continuous growth meant it almost immediately needed additional space. The Classroom and Technology wing, completed despite the historic flood in 1997, added more than 25,000 square feet of space for classrooms, multimedia facilities, offices and a distance learning lab.
Technology and innovation were particularly important to the college's third dean, Dan Costello, who served from 1996 to 2002 and took the college into the 21st century. Costello recognized that technology was imperative to instruction and in graduates' ability to market themselves. He lobbied for changes such as personal computers that provided direct access to instructional services and encouraged faculty to use them.
Costello was also instrumental in bringing the still-flourishing online MBA into the digital age, moving it from mailed VHS tapes and DVDs to the fully digital online program it is today.
Ajay Menon
In 2002, Ajay Menon was appointed the fourth dean of the college. Menon continued his predecessors' belief that business has the ability to make a positive difference in the world, and his 13-year tenure was marked by a period of sustained growth and success.
"Our mission, we say, is we are in the business of transforming lives," Menon, now president and CEO of the Colorado State University Research Foundation, said in 2016. "Business can make a difference. Business and private enterprise are the solutions to the human challenges of our time."
Menon increased entrepreneurship efforts, renewed the college's focus on social justice issues, and shepherded it into a period of sustained growth in enrollment and funding. During his tenure, 90% of the college's graduates were able to secure jobs or other placements within 90 days of commencement, a statistic it maintains today; graduate enrollment grew 116%; and the level of private funding for the college went from less than $230,000 annually in 2002 to an average of $2.5 million per year up to 2006.
Menon, who had served as the state's first Chief Innovation Officer under Gov. John Hickenlooper, also spearheaded the construction of Rockwell Hall West. In the early 2000s, when it was clear that the college needed additional space to support its continued growth, Menon secured funding for the $17.5 million project, including more than $1 million provided by the student body to help fund the construction. Crews broke ground on the 54,600-square-foot, LEED Gold-certified building in 2008, and construction was completed in 2010. Rockwell West added more classroom and office space as well as key business tools such as Bloomberg terminals and a NYSE stock ticker for student use.
"The college community brought the wisdom and talent; [as dean] I've simply removed the obstacles, opened avenues, and channeled efforts in positive directions," Menon said.
Dean Walker talks with students during Ram Welcome at the College of Business.
When current Dean Beth Walker was appointed in 2015, it felt as though the college had come full circle. Walker prioritizes research, investments in innovative learning technologies, increased diversity and, most importantly, the college's foundational "business for a better world" mission.
With a half-century-strong foundation in place, Walker sees her job as building on the college's goals of increasing access, excellence and impact while increasing cross-disciplinary skills, teaching triple-bottom-line concepts and helping students, alumni and partners see the ways business can be used to create change – all while adapting to the needs of the next generation.
"We know that we have to approach education differently for Gen Z," Walker said. "Students want to attend a business school where they can unite purpose and profit and use their degree to make a positive impact on the world. Our Business for a Better World mission is a perfect fit for their aspirations."
Although the college, CSU and the world all look quite different than they did back in 1966 and will undoubtedly look dramatically different 50 years from now, Walker and the faculty, staff and students of the college remain true to Dobler's original vision: that responsible, ethical business is fundamental to solving the world's greatest challenges.
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Read more stories about the College of Business in this series celebrating the 150-year history of Colorado State University.
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Below is the command I am using, set as a string in java:
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Below is how I am calling command prompt to execute the DOS statement:
 Runtime rt = Runtime.getRuntime();
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Normally I'd ask why but it's been almost 20 years since the god awful remake of a terrifying book and eerie black and white movie. I can say the movie visually looks nice and there is some nice scenery but other than I get a generic feel. I think because the original has been emulated so many times a remake is going to feel like it's a copy of a copy. Still, it looks meh. May the gaming gods bring you glory.


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Q: sqlite3.operationalError: no such column: sales_id so I have defined all the columns in the table named (Sales) and I created this delete record and update record function and both don't seem to work and it throws the same error in the case of both the functions, even after clearly defining the column sales_id
The error: sqlite3.operationalError: no such column: sales_id
query database is simply a function to insert all the records from the database and insert into the treeview
below is my code:
conn = sqlite3.connect('Bizzapp.db')
c = conn.cursor()

c.execute(""" CREATE TABLE if not exists Sales(
                 sales_id VarChar,
                 product_id VarChar,
                 customer_id VarChar,
                 quantity int,
                 price int,
                 order_date date,
                 UOM unit
          )""")

conn.commit()
conn.close()

def update_record():

    conn = sqlite3.connect('Bizzapp.db')
    c = conn.cursor()

    for s in my_tree_sales.get_children():

          my_tree_sales.delete(s)

    c.execute(""" UPDATE Sales SET
                       sales_id = :sales,
                       product_id = :product,
                       customer_id = :customer,
                       quantity = :quantity,
                       price = :price,
                       order_date = :date,
                       UOM = :uom

                       WHERE sales_id = :sales""",
                {
                    'sales': entry1.get(),
                    'product': entry2.get(),
                    'customer': entry3.get(),
                    'quantity': entry4.get(),
                    'price': entry5.get(),
                    'date': entry6.get(),
                    'uom': entry7.get()
                })

    conn.commit()
    conn.close()

    query_database()

def delete_record():

        conn = sqlite3.connect('Bizzapp.db')
        c = conn.cursor()

        recs = my_tree_sales.get_children()

        for r in recs:
            my_tree_sales.delete(r)

        lookup_record = entry1.get()

        c.execute("DELETE from Sales WHERE sales_id = ?", (lookup_record,))

        conn.commit()
        conn.close()

        query_database()


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All of the journals linked to here are interested in a variety of mediums. Some want you to submit your songs, others your short videos. These are great places to submit to if you are a writer and a singer (for example). They are also worth sharing with your non-writer friends.
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Colleen has been pretty active posting her finds today – this is one of them.
Hi Colleen, I need a little bit of your guidance. It's been some time that I participated in an online essay writing competition. Now, there are lots of online competitions. The thing I liked about Edubirdie.com was that there instructions were very clear. They kept us posted on their social media accounts and the day I was declared winner, they asked me to share my details for receiving prize amount.
Initially, there were some problems regarding selecting proper method of money transfer. Now, it's been more than three days that I haven't received any response from the contest team. It seems that contest team is not online and their customer service is not also helpful. If that was all fake then can you guide me how to be careful before participating in such kind of online competitions?
The 24/7 customer service chat option is also not appearing on their site. Can you see it? In the beginning they were helpful but later when I tried to ask about Essay Contest, the connection strangely got disconnected.
In the absence of any customer care service response and with no twitter and email reply it seems hard to even try to get the money out of them.
That is what I was afraid of. Keep me posted. I want to write a post about your experience. Maybe they will pay up then.
I will. Further, my writing and other two essays are published on their site. They have also shared links through their social media accounts. Thank you Colleen for guiding me. You must write about it. It will definitely help others. I can share some more information with you. I can share their all of their emails which can give an idea how they kept me busy.
I will tomorrow and email you back. Hugs to you.
Just sent you an email. Actually, theye were very active in their response. Just give it a read and tell me do you think it's a communication problem or some kind of scam? I'm not able to see their 24/7 customer service on me laptop. Is it feasible for you to ask them for me?
And after reading mail do you still think it's very necessary to write about them?


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Fahadh Faasil's Latest 'C U Soon' Is Completely Shot On iPhone & Perfectly Mirrors The Lockdown Life
Akanksha Bhatia
The Malayalam movie, C U Soon starring Fahadh Faasil, Roshan Mathew and Darshana Rajendran has given us a movie that perfectly captures how we've been communicating in lockdown. The film that just released on Amazon Prime Video is shot completely on an iPhone.
It navigates you through the storyline from one screen to another - from video calls on laptops to FaceTime calls on the phone.
And when we need a broader perspective, the film moves on to security footages. But never once, do you feel the need to look beyond the screen. In this thriller, you find yourself engrossed in the virtual lives of these characters in trouble.
The film tells the story of Jimmy, played by Roshan who asks for help from his cousin Kevin played by Faahad, when the former's girlfriend goes missing. The movie is inspired by a true story and saying anything more than this will give away spoilers.
C U Soon is the first completely Computer Screen film in India, a concept that was seen before in movies like Searching, Unfriended and Host. Even an episode of Modern Family adopted the genre and we're glad that Mahesh Narayanan decided to take the leap of faith with this movie. From visiting police stations to finding footage from other countries, he executed it all perfectly.
Though Lens, a bi-lingual Indian movie adapted the concept back in 2015, it did include shots from outside the screen.
Though this Malayalam film has been introduced as a 90-minute experiment that isn't to be confused with the actual feature film (which will release after the lockdown). But we think the story holds well without any help from external cameras. C U Soon is a successful experiment that will hopefully pave way for safer and more creative stories being shot in the lockdown.
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The cathedral was finished in 1849, and is the earliest cathedral in Hong Kong. It was enlarged in 1865 and turned into today's appearance. The gate was made of the wood which came from the HMS Tamar in the Battle of Hong Kong. Its wings were finished in 1920. This was the first cathedral in this district thanks to the bishop. In front of the gate lies a monument to martyrs in WWI. It is regarded as a historical site and the best place for holding weddings and funerals.
It is in Gothic style and its shape is like an asymmetric cross. The grand style shows the changes of history in Hong Kong. It was completed in 1888 and there is room for as many as 1,000 worshippers. It is 82 meters long (89.7 yards), 23.7 meters tall (26 yards) in places and 42 meters (46 yards) tall with a 10-meter (11 yards) high pointed tower in the center. The cathedral has another four chapels.
Outside the cathedral there is a cave of Virgin Mary, where many kinds of flowers and grass are planted, making it a corner for citizens to enjoy nature away from the noisy city. No pillars in the interior make the church look open and big. The main altar is on the right, with an arch behind it and two angels on the side. The center of the arch is inscribed with the words "Fide et Caritate", which means universal love and earnest belief.
The first cathedral named after St Margaret Mary Alacoque. It is in classical Renaissance style and combines classical and Gothic elements inside. It also has many colored glasses.
Located in Causeway Bay, it was established by Sisters of St Paul de Chartres. They began to give service in 1848 when they started to adopt abandoned children. After the it was built, they began to spread their services to other aspects, such as hospitals and schools.
The new one was rebuilt after the pulling down of the old one in the year of 2006. The new one was finished in 2010.
The busiest cathedral on the island has ten masses on Sundays and three masses on weekdays.
Constructed in 1901, it has been rebuilt many times. In 1913, parapets were built beside its two sides and a copper bell was put on the top of it.
Inside the cathedral, the long axis paving to the altar stands for the immortality of life after its long journey in the world. The baptismal font on the axis gives people the impression that they can get into heaven after they get baptized. All of these parts are constructed in Gothic style.
Situated in Tsim Sha Tsui district behind the Kowloon British children's school, the two-floor high cathedral was constructed in 1906, in Gothic style.
Built in 1932, it is the second largest catholic cathedral in Kowloon and the most popular one for locals to hold their weddings. It combines different styles together with Roman style outside. But inside, the stone pillars are in Corinthian style, while the top beams use Chinese imperial style. It has many other centers scattered in that district, such as the Diocesan Pastoral Center for the Disabled.
Transportation: Bus 2A, 2, 6D, 12A, 17M, 40, 42, 46, 66S, 70A, 70, 113 passes it.
It was constructed in 1953.
It is the newest one in Hong Kong, constructed in 2002. During the process of its construction, mainly natural materials were used. Its theme is the whole Bible.
It was a school of Yuen Long Catholic and was changed into this in 1954.
Is there English mass in Tseung Kwan O?
Hi, which Catholic church is nearest to the Hong Kong airport with weekday Mass at noon?
Well, I searched on the Internet. There is no Catholic church nearby the HKIA.
Hi. Am Douglas. Where is Catholic Church in Guangzhou?
A famous catholic church is Shishi Sacred Heart Cathedral in 56 Yide Rd, Yuexiu District, you can pay a visit!
which is the nearest Catholic Church from Hong Kong Nathan Road?
The famous Rosary Church is not far, about 4km in the south. You can take bus 35A to Tsim Sha Tsui Terminal, and walk west for 2 minutes to get there.
Hi, Gloria! I happen to know a Catholic Church about 500m southwest, you can walk there and have a look!


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JBM Ballistics (JBM), based in Las Cruces, NM, has provided free online ballistics info for the past 15 years. JBM Ballistics' sophisticated algorithms deliver extremely reliable ballistics solutions. To complement its software, JBM plans to introduce a new hardware product: the BallistiComp.
Laster this year, JBM will unveil its new BallistiComp, a portable handheld ballistics computer that measures atmospheric temperature and pressure. Once your load data (Bullet BC, Velocity) is entered, the BallistiComp provides instantaneous drop and windage corrections for your load and shooting conditions. Calculated parameters include drop, windage, coriolis, drift and lead, plus terminal information including velocity, energy, time of flight and danger space. All of these parameters are displayed on an LCD display with backlight. Small enough to fit in your pocket, the BallistiComp is packaged in a rugged, watertight Lexan® case, measuring about 3″x5″x1″.
Why would JBM produce dedicated hardware when there are good Ballistics Apps that can run on an Apple or Droid smartphone? Battery life is one reason. The single 9-volt battery should last for months (by contrast some smartphones need to be charged every DAY). Importantly, no connection to cell towers or the internet is needed. You could use this unit anywhere on the globe. Lastly, JBM wanted something that was inherently rugged and reliable. Smartphone touch screens are notoriously fragile.
Using an 8-button keypad, you enter your firearm, ammunition and zero parameters into the system memory. BallistiComp then calculates the bullet drop and windage correction at the current atmospheric conditions, latitude and altitude (or calculated pressure altitude). BallistiComp continually measures the air temperature and pressure and provides constantly updated drop and drift numbers.
JBM has not yet disclosed a launch date or a suggested price for the new BallistiComp. However, you can download an Operators Manual to learn more about the BallistiComp. JBM cautions: "The manual is just a draft and may change during beta testing".
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Iran Action Group
Mending Gulf fences could weaken support for U.S. sanctions against Iran
U.S. Maximum Pressure Meets Iranian Maximum Pressure
Trying to Exploit Iran's Diverse Ethnic Population to Advance a War Agenda
Iran's View on Turkey's Operation Peace Spring
Applying Kissinger's Lessons to Transformational Diplomacy with Iran
Iran and the Middle East Amid Shifting Alliances
Israeli Strikes Seek to Bait Iran and Scuttle U.S.-Iran Diplomacy
Coalition for Democracy in Iran
Taking The U.S. And Iran Off Collision Course
On August 16, 2018, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the formation of the Iran Action Group (IAG). It would "be responsible for directing, reviewing, and coordinating all aspects of the State Department's Iran-related activity, and it will report directly to me," he stated.
Amid speculation that the Donald Trump administration was focused on regime change in Iran, Pompeo continued, "Our hope is that one day soon we can reach a new agreement with Iran. But we must see major changes in the regime's behavior both inside and outside of its borders. The Iranian people and the world are demanding that Iran finally act like a normal nation. …We are committed to a whole-of-government effort to change the Iranian regime's behavior, and the Iran Action Group will ensure that the Department of State remains closely synchronized with our interagency partners. The IAG will also lead the way in growing efforts with nations which share our understanding of the Iranian threat. President Trump is making our Iran strategy a true multinational undertaking, and the Iran Action Group will be key to further progress in that regard."[1]
Pompeo named long time State Department Iran hawk, Brian Hook as the leader of the new initiative. Hook said that the IAG's work would center around the "twelve demands made of Iran by Pompeo in a speech in May, adding that the focus will mostly be 'around nukes, terrorism, and the detention of American citizens arbitrarily detained.'"[2]
That speech was delivered at the Heritage Foundation in May 2018. The twelve demands were:
Iran must declare to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) a full account of the prior military dimensions of its nuclear program and permanently and verifiably abandon such work in perpetuity.
Stop enrichment and never pursue plutonium reprocessing, including closing its heavy water reactor.
Provide the IAEA with unqualified access to all sites throughout the entire country.
End its proliferation of ballistic missiles and halt further launching or development of nuclear-capable missile systems.
Release all US citizens as well as citizens of US partners and allies.
End support to Middle East "terrorist" groups, including Hezbollah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Respect the sovereignty of the Iraqi government and permit the disarming, demobilization and reintegration of Shia militias.
End its military support for the Houthi rebels and work towards a peaceful, political settlement in Yemen.
Withdraw all forces under Iran's command throughout the entirety of Syria.
End support for the Taliban and other "terrorists" in Afghanistan and the region and cease harboring senior al-Qaeda leaders.
End the Islamic Revolutionary Guard corps-linked Quds Force's support for "terrorists" and "militant" partners around the world.
End its threatening behavior against its neighbors.[3]
In response to these conditions, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, Robert E. Hunter observed, "Some of the 12 requirements are reasonable and potentially useful. Taken together, however, especially given that Iran is under active military and other threats from several countries, they amount to Iran's capitulation. Whether or not that would be desirable, no country would ever accept such a diktat, unless it were backed by force of arms, including invasion. Pompeo's demands will thus leave the United States with dangerous choices and perhaps even more wreckage in the Middle East than already exists."[4]
Responding to Pompeo's twelve demands as the basis for the IAG's work, Iran expert Barbara Slavin remarked, "The goal is to weaken Iran in the hopes that it will pull back in the region, suddenly become more amenable to the policies of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel. …Anyone who knows anything about Iran knows that there's no way the government can agree to talk to the United States under these kinds of conditions."[5]
Hook—who led the failed attempt by the Trump administration to convince the European Union to support U.S. efforts to renegotiate the Iran nuclear deal[6]—quickly criticized Europe for a small $21 million aid package it sent to Iran in August 2018.
Hook said the aid ""sends the wrong message at the wrong time. Foreign aid from European taxpayers perpetuates the regime's ability to neglect the needs of its people and stifles meaningful policy changes. More money in the hands of the Ayatollah means more money to conduct assassinations in those very European countries."[7]
"Outlaw Regime"
In late September 2018, at a summit by the anti-Iran group, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), concurrent with the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, the IAG released its first major report, entitled "Outlaw Regime: A Chronicle of Iran's Destructive Activities."
The report is a consolidation and exposition of the Trump administration's anti-Iran talking points. In a prefatory letter attached to the report, Secretary Pompeo wrote, "The policy President Trump has laid out comes to terms fully with the fact that the Islamic Republic of Iran is not a normal state. …Today, the United States is publishing a full record of the Islamic Republic's hostile behavior abroad and its repression at home beyond the continued threat of its nuclear program. It is important for the world to understand the scope of the regime's recklessness and malfeasance. …The international community does
not stand for this type of behavior from any state, and we should not make an exception for Iran."[8]
The IAG carried the administration's message around the globe. One report in October 2018 described their diplomatic activities: "As Trump, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, and national security adviser John Bolton have lashed out against Iran's leaders and the European Union for trying to preserve the nuclear deal Trump quit in May, a handful of employees from the U.S. State and Treasury departments has quietly toured the globe, visiting world capitals and corporate headquarters to persuade foreign governments and companies to shun the Iranian market. The choice they present has been simple: Do business with America, the biggest economy in the world, or do business with Iran and face sanctions and banishment from the U.S. financial system. …Members of the Iran Action Group have visited more than 30 countries so far, meeting with senior officials and company representatives. They lay out the U.S. view of Tehran's 'malign behavior' in the Middle East and around the globe. But their real goal is to convey in detail just how far the U.S. is prepared to go to inflict economic pain—chiefly through secondary sanctions—on companies that expect to get a reprieve if they keep up business ties with Iran."
These activities clearly had an impact in terms of supporting the Trump administration's sanctions program, one metric showing that, "… 80 or so companies. … have backed out of the Iranian market over the past several months. More important for Iran, which derives 80 percent of its tax revenue from oil sales, exports of its oil products have fallen 40 percent from a high point of 2.8 million barrels a day in April, the month before Trump backed out of the nuclear accord."[9]
As full U.S. sanctions on Iran were re-imposed in November 2018, many observers felt their doubts about their potential effectiveness were reinforced. One observer wrote, "Iran will feel some economic pain. Its currency value has already plummeted, and its oil exports have been cut by about 1 million barrels per day. But the Iranians have weathered similar storms before. And it's likely that Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign will fail to materialize, essentially closing the door on the possibility of Iranians returning to the negotiating table and thereby lessening the probability of creating the conditions for regime change. Even if Trump succeeded in near-zeroing out Iranian oil exports, he'd face another big problem: a spike in gas prices back at home."[10]
[1] Mike Pompeo, "Remarks on the Creation of the Iran Action Group," Department of State, August 16, 2018, https://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2018/08/285183.htm
[2] Krishnadev Calamur, "The U.S. Is Developing a New Way to Weaken Iran," The Atlantic, August 17, 2018, https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/08/us-iran/567751/
[3] "Mike Pompeo speech: What are the 12 demands given to Iran?" Al Jazeera News, May 21, 2018, https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/05/mike-pompeo-speech-12-demands-iran-180521151737787.html
[4] Robert E. Hunter, "Pompeo On Iran: Making Matters Worse," Lobelog, May 23, 2018, https://lobelog.com/pompeo-on-iran-making-matters-worse/
[6] Ted Regencia, Al Jazeera News, and news agencies, "Pompeo forms Iran Action Group for post-nuclear deal policy,' Al Jazeera News, August 18, 2018, https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/08/pompeo-forms-iran-action-group-post-nuclear-deal-policy-180816184453565.html
[7] Times of Israel staff and news agencies, "Washington slams EU for sending 'wrong message' with Tehran aid package," Times of Israel, August 25, 2018, https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-slams-eu-for-sending-wrong-message-with-iran-aid-package/
[8] Iran Action Group, "Outlaw Regime: A Chronicle of Iran's Destructive Activities," U.S. Department of State, September 2018, https://www.state.gov/documents/organization/286410.pdf
[9] Nick Wadhams and Javier Blas, "The Iran Action Group Puts Muscle Behind Trump's Iran Bluster," Bloomberg, October 4, 2018, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-04/the-iran-action-group-puts-muscle-behind-trump-s-iran-bluster
[10] Kelly McFarland and Ben Armbruster, "The Strategic Folly of Reimposing Sanctions on Iran," Globe Post, November 15, 2018, https://theglobepost.com/2018/11/15/folly-reimposing-sanctions-iran/