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The Shedd's annual August classic Songbook festival, Oregon Festival of American Music features classic musical theatre, cabaret, and standards-based jazz.
The Emerald City Jazz Kings
The Shedd Institute's resident historic jazz & classic American Songbook ensemble is now in its 22nd season, offering 4 all-new programs each year in Eugene, Florence and Corvallis.
Shedd Classical
The Shedd Institute's classical music series, featuring both self-produced local and national artists. Shedd Classical touches on the full extent of the European art music tradition, with a special interest in the Americas and 20th c.
Shedd Theatricals
Shedd Theatricals offers full, live-orchestra productions of the best of classic Broadway from the 1940s-60s and the fun-loving, witty, and totally sparkling musical comedies of the 1920s and '30s.
Mr. Tom's Magical Moombah!
Mr. Tom's Magical Moombah is a musical vaudeville for kids! Filled with skits, songs and contests, the Moombah introduces youngsters to the great songs that everyone should know!
The Now Hear This presents 35 to 40 concerts each year in a broad variety of genres from jazz and classical to bluegrass, world music and country, and more.
Shedd Presents
Shedd Presents offers a fascinating mix of special projects by top local artists. It regularly premieres projects that subsequently become permanent ongoing features in the Shedd mix.
Shedd Welcomes
Each year The Shedd Institute welcomes a wide range of concerts and special events presented by other community cultural, educational and social institutions.
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One nice thing about chatting with Edmund is that he knows a lot of people. While he was in my office today, doing some career-enhancement activities, we detoured through his MySpace friends list. I recognized a goodly number of names/faces — most of whom were casual chat acquaintances from when I spent more time socializing in the online ecosystem.
Well, there was the public version of these folks — and then there was the Edmund version. Which mostly consisted of, "That person is a narcissistic $#&^@," or, "That person's photos look nothing like real life." (To be sure, there was a handful who got rave reviews.)
The irony is that some of those MySpace pages (and, of course, profiles on the more adult-oriented sites) promoting people who appeared to be the most desirable were, in fact, hiding people who are really rather ugly. Sometimes, physically ugly, but more often, they're ugly people on the inside.
I have encountered this phenomenon myself, of course. Having chatted with a few of the folks on Ed's list, my experience corresponded well with his assessments. There was one person in particular who had a public profile that looked great, but which includes photos that were true perhaps 50 pounds and much less airbrushing ago; I can recall getting rudely dismissed by him, but it turns out that I'm the one who ended up getting the better end of that deal.
OK, so … so what? Well, our conversation flipped to social attractiveness. Although a pretty face goes a long way, demonstrations of high social value contribute more strongly to the perception of attractiveness than simple appearance. The life of the party might be more popular, despite being fairly average-looking, than the really good-looking person who sits in the corner and broods with a drink. And what drives someone to be the life of the party? A certain degree of social aggressiveness and a lot of self-confidence.
So, a theme developed — one that seems to cohere fairly strongly. These "ugly" people have a thread in common: They're arrogant as hell. They think highly of themselves; they demand the best, and don't seem to care that they're misrepresenting themselves as being better than they really are, since they believe that they're great from the get-go. Others are merely a means to an end for them.
But it's a funny thing about the arrogant — no matter how wide the discrepancy between what they suggest and what they actually bring to the table, their approach to interpersonal relationships of all stripes is to demand that the other person justify why they're worthy of the arrogant person's time.
Edmund and I were, in fact, discussing a person of our mutual acquaintance today, and this behavioral pattern raised its unfortunate head. The person we chatted about has a history of casually dishonest behavior. He talks a very good game, but he presents photos that are old (and are from a time when he was much more attractive). His life is not as put-together as he'd have others believe, and he is skilled in condemning the very sort of shallow materialism that so pervades his worldview. In short, he's not even close to the top of the social pecking order. However, the public face he presents to others has been so shined up that others are initially charmed. And having been charmed, we want to prove to him that we're worth his time. The system inverts, and decent people are kicked in the teeth by a not-so-great person, because we're trapped into justifying ourselves to the mere appearance of high social value. Even if such value is inflated.
I've seen first-hand the emotional devastation that can be wrought by chronic rejection. I know a fellow who falls for the "prove yourself to me" trick every time it's played on him — he falls, hard, for every cocky bastard who gives him a second look, which is unfortunate because he gets quite a few lustful stares. But the nice guys don't pursue him, thinking he's out of their league, so he's left to bounce from one egomaniac to another and despairing of ever finding happiness.
As a field study, I played a bit with the social-dominance meme at the bar last week. I was sitting at a table with Andrew and an acquaintance of his, near the back of the bar. I was dressed in some of the new clothes I had purchased the day before, and was feeling pretty good that night. So, I stood — as Andrew and Steve remained seated and arrayed before me, facing me more than the crowd. I smiled, I laughed loudly, I gesticulated with gusto — and I got checked out. Several times. Why? Because I appeared to be holding court; others were voluntarily placing themselves in a position of relative submission in my presence. And that dominance attracted.
People wear many masks. It's important to remember that the mask isn't the reality, and that any time someone demands that you justify why they ought to pay you attention, the correct answer is to disengage politely and move to the next person.
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Why do Christians love torture?
"I was and remain a strong proponent of our enhanced interrogation program. The interrogations were used on hardened terrorists after other efforts failed. They were legal, essential, justified, successful, and the right thing to do. The intelligence officers who questioned the terrorists can be proud of their work..."
At which point Rosa broke in and said with total incredulity, "Who said THAT??" At ten, Rosa still has a sense of how ridiculous it is to say that anyone would be proud of torturing anyone else. I know that some would argue that torture could be justified, but to say that it's praiseworthy? How have we come to that?
But a couple of weeks ago, a study by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life came out that really disturbed me. You can go to the link to see the actual survey results, but in summary, the more often a person goes to church, the more likely they are to support the use of torture (and they used that word--not "enhanced interrogation techniques"). The Americans most likely to support torture are white evangelicals (62%) and those unaffiliated with a religious group are the least likely to support torture.
As I was ranting to Dan about this, he pointed out that the study showed that party affiliation is a MUCH stronger determinant of support of torture than religious affiliation is. Basically, Republicans are likely to support torture, and the survey just showed where the Republicans are. And while his point is correct, I don't think it's the whole story.
Could it be that by talking so much about what we've gained by way of Jesus' torture we've actually taught ourselves that torture can actually be a good thing? A useful and important thing?
This is serious, people. Obama and his people have their work to do rooting torture out from the practice of our government. But I think Christian churches and Christian leaders have our work to do too. We need a better theology of suffering, a better understanding of Jesus' suffering, if we're ever going to clearly oppose it's use by our government.
Love is (at least) a two player activity.
Of course, it does not necessarily require two humans, but the action of Love does require a Lover and a ....Lovee. One does not just Love alone in a vacuum. There is always a person, place, or thing that is Loved.
In the lectionary selections this week we have one narrative example of Love in action and a couple of expositions on how and why we should Love.
In Psalm 22 we see this played out quite well. The Psalms are often songs of Love and devotion to God, and it is no different here. The psalmist speaks about how the world is a better and safer and more hopeful place because he Loves the Lord (as evidenced by his respect and praise).
In Acts, we see the narrative example. Now there are lots of things going on in this passage. An angel talks to Philip several times...an Ethiopian had come from Egypt to worship in Jerusalem....Philip engages in international relations and engages the Ethopian....they read some of the Hebrew prophet Isaiah together...Philip tells his new friend about Jesus...the Ethiopian ends up almost demanding to be baptized....and Philip ends up being teleported elsewhere immediatly after the baptism takes place. Now all of this is fascinating and really interesting, but the engine that pushes the whole story forward is the fact that Philip was in relationship...he Loved this Ethiopian man by engaging with him. If he had not been willing to talk with him and share some of his story with this man, the Ethopian would not have understood Isaiah and would not have been baptized. Love is a two player activity.
In 1 John we see a fairly detailed, quite rational argument for why followers of Jesus should Love one another. It is almost as if we need to put Heather at the flip chart with a marker to diagram this whole thing out--love each other because God loved us...if you love you are from God...if you are not you do not...because God loved us we should love one another....etc. Even though it is a little complicated and a bit circular in its logic, this passage points to a recurring theme--an individual cannot Love alone. Love is a two player activity.
And then in the gospel of John Jesus really brings the message home with the description of how the Loving relationship works and what it looks like through the metaphor of a vine and it's branches. Jesus (in this instance also through the pen of John) make a quite rational argument. Since John was the latest gospel it seems we are seeing a little bit of the influence of Greek philosophy / thought even in this illustration. Thinking of Love in this way again shows that there is no way to Love on one's own...one is always connected to someone or something else in the process of Loving. And without someone or something else, one cannot Love.
We come to understand Love by being in relationship with others.
Who / what has most taught you how to Love?
What relationship(s) are the ones that keep you most alive / sustained?
How can you reach out in Love to help someone else learn more about Love?


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The Manamal's Pit Affiliate Shows Week Of Dec 27TH – JAN 2ND
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Weekly Affiliate Show Highlights
🔥This weeks affiliate shows teasers & spoilers🔥
Here's everything new on The Manamal's Pit this week rockers!
Back To The Arena -Tuesday Nights 8PM EST
2021 had some great rock released… and we will count down the biggest 50 songs of the year as heard and voted on by Back To The Arena and the listeners of the show! Tune in for Part 2, counting down #25 to #1 airing December 26 – January 1. Schedule and listen links at BackToTheArenaShow.com under the LISTEN tab.
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You may call it Glam Metal, AOR or just Rock And Roll… we play everything from the glory days of hair metal like Poison, Motley Crue, Twisted Sister, Ratt, Cinderalla, Def Leppard and more…. but that's not all. We also play the newer stuff from bands like Tokyo Motor Fist, Revolution Saints, Tygers Of Pan Tang, One Desire, Arctic Rain and more!
Signals Of Intuition – Wednesday Nights 8PM EST
This week's episode features an interview with Terry iLous from XYZ and Great White on the show.
Terry Ilous moved to Hollywood from Lyon, France in 1984, and formed the metal band XYZ along with friend and bassist Pat Fontaine. XYZ started off as the unofficial house band of "The Whisky A Go Go" nightclub in Los Angeles. The original members were Terry Ilous (vocals), Bobby Pieper (guitars), Pat Fontaine (bass) and Joey Pafumi (drums).
XYZ released their debut self-titled album [produced by Don Dokken] in 1989 on Enigma Records; followed by the 1991 Capitol release "Hungry" and "Take What You Want Live U.S" in 1995. The band quickly gained attention selling over 1.5 million records world wide and played with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner, Soundgarden, Ted Nugent, and Alice Cooper. XYZ consistently released albums over the following years with "Letter to God" in 2003, "Forbidden Demos" in 2005, and "The Best of XYZ" in 2008.
In 2009 Terry was contacted to play a handful of dates with hit 80's recording artists Great White. By 2011 Ilous became the official lead singer for the band, quickly heading out on an extensive U.S. tour. By 2012 Great White had released their first CD with Ilous,"Elation". The positive response from fans and press alike was overwhelming; with 3 videos, and the song "Hard to Say Goodbye" (written by Ilous), reaching number 8 on Billboards Classic Rock Radio Chart. In June 2017 the band released their 13th studio album 'Full Circle', 'Full Circle' was the last album to feature Ilous as lead vocalist.
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Episode #337, "I Breathe Metal"
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– NEW Three Days Grace and Wicked Sensation
– TRIPLE-SHOT of Wah Pedal Heavy hits
– ROCK QUEEN of the Week is Chez Kane
– RARE HAIR from Quiet Riot, Slash's Snakepit, Ozzy, White Lion, Great White, XYZ
– HITS & DEEP CUTS from Metallica, Bon Jovi, Alien, Motley Crue, Bruce Dickinson, The Dead Daisies, Poison, L.A. Guns, Shinedown, more!
This week on the radio, and streaming after Friday!
The show features two hours of heart-pounding, guitar-crunching, throat-rending Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, and Hair Bands from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 20-teens,
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Hard Rock Nights – Friday Nights 8PM EST
Hard Rock Nights Episode #278
Original Air Date: Jan 27th – Feb 2nd 2014
Hour One: 58:27
Segment 1 (19:58)
Charm City Devils – Let's Rock N' Roll
Dellacoma Rio – Change
Cage The Gods – Sacrifice
Black Wolf – Keep on Movin'
The Treatment – Emergency
Eden's Curse – Evil and Divine
Silent Force – Circle of Trust
Evil United – Viking Funeral
Metal Church – Start The Fire
Dokken – In My Dreams
Def Leppard – All I Want Is Everything
Snakeroot – Roses Whisper Your Name
Gotthard – Anytime Anywhere
Hour Two: 51:49
Michael Schenker – Time Waits (For No One)
The Queen Speaks w/ Michael Schenker
Michael Schenker – Rock N' Roll Symphony
Andi Deris – Don't Listen To The Radio
Primal Fear – When Death Comes Knocking
Black Label Society – My Dying Time
Motorhead – Dust and Glass
Altitudes and Attitudes – Booze and Cigarettes
Thin Lizzy – Cowboy Song
Thin Lizzy – Runnin' Back
Dave Evans – Put Up or Shut Up
Airbourne – Stand Up For Rock N' Roll
Hardrock Nights has one more new episode coming in December before going on a hiatus!
Not to worry if you love the show as much as we do, we have you covered with weekly replays going back to January 2014!
We're going to move the show on New Years Day to Monday nights 8PM and play every killer episode of Hard Rock Nights all the way back up to the last show of this year!
Keep It Rock – Saturday Afternoons 3PM EST
August 2021 Replay
On this week's show we have new single releases from LA Guns, Crazy Lixx,
Hardcore Superstar, Nitroville, Santana, Dawn After Dark, Halestorm, Eric Bolton and The Howling Tides.
We have a bunch of awesome covers, this weeks triple tracker is Extreme and there's more music from the likes of Twister, The Davy K Project, Alannah Myles, Little Angels, Red White & Blues.. and MORE!
Rock radio show with Scottish DJ/Presenter Dunk MacKellar
goes out in various countries and stations across the world.
Dunk features a lot of new upcoming bands, NWOCR and throws in loads of classics too.
Awesome rock with a Scottish Jock!
Noize In The Attic – Saturday Nights 8PM EST
TNT, Break The Ice, Knights Of The New Thunder
Motley Crue, White Trash Circus, SOLA
WASP, Sex Drive, The Last Command
Roxx Gang, Ball 'N Chain, Things You've Never Done Before
Rush, The Trees, Hemispheres
Zebra, He's Making You The Fool, 3.V
Psycho Motel, Into The Black, Welcome To The World
Van Halen, Everybody Wants Some!!, Women And Children First
Quiet Riot, Run For Cover, Metal Health
Rainbow, Making Love, Down To Earth
Carr Jam 21, Can You Feel It, EP
House Of Lords, Call My Name, House Of Lords
Fair warning, Crazy, Fair Warning
Manowar, Fighting The World, Fighting The World
Black Sabbath, Over And Over, Mob Rules
Judas Priest, Evening Star, Hell Bent For Leather
Triumph, Hold On, Just A Game
Saigon Kick, For The Love Of God, Saigon Kick
Kingdom Come, Passion Departed, Bad Image
Tipsy Wit, Kiss Kiss, Songs & Dreams
BulletBoys, For The Love Of Money, BulletBoys
Junkyard, Long Way Home, Junkyard
Loudness, Danger Of Love, Soldier Of Fortune
Yngwie Malmsteen, Caught In The Middle, Marching Out
MSG, Here Today Gone Tomorrow, Perfect Timing
Gilby Clarke, Rusted & Busted, The Gospel Truth
"Where Your Past Comes Back To Haunt You"
Welcome to Noize In The Attic! Hosted by Greg Schmitt, playing deep classic hard rock & heavy metal cuts.
Love vintage metal and deep cutz – This is the show for you!
Tune in and hear these killer highlights this week and much more only on
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New Music Weekly Here's everything new on The Manamal's Pit this week rockers! Bringin' Back the Rock! This week & every week we have some exciting killer new music for all you rockers!Every week is a a killer for all you heshers out there tuning in.......Because we an awesome mix of new & old music, some exclusive to The Manamal's Pit radio!Featuring fresh aor, hair metal, a lil' sleaze, vintage […]
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The Manamal on Wicked Sensation
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Home > Sports cars > Lancia Delta Integrale
Year (of specifications) 1988 - 1994
Engine 1995 cc turbocharged 4 cyl
Transmission 5 speed manual AWD
Horsepower 185 - 215 bhp
The Lancia Delta Integrale was concieved as a homologation car for rallying. The Delta Integrale followed in the footsteps of the Lancia Stratos and then the mid-engined Delta S4. The Delta Integrale was introduced after the banning of the monstrously fast Group B series, and was built to compete in the milder Group A rally series.
The first Lancia Delta Integrales were introduced in 1987, these 4 wheel drive cars were powered by a 185 horsepower, 4 cylinder, turbocharged engine. They were fast, handled brilliantly and were also practical. The only downside to the Integrale was the power delivery which featured the expected turbo lag - b ut in many ways this only adds to the brutal nature of the car.
In 1989 the Delta Integrale was further improved with the addition of a new 16 valve 200+ hp engine. Then in 1991 the Lancia Integrale Evolution HF appeared. This had 215 horsepower, wider arches (to cover a wider track both front and rear), redesigned grille, bonnet, air intakes, wings, bumpers, sideskirts and rear spoiler.
The Lancia Delta Integrale, of all years, is still a highly sought after vehicle with a wide following of enthusiasts.


Sharpton said to an audience at Kean College in 1994: "We taught philosophy and astrology and mathematics before Socrates and them Greek homos ever got around to it."[unreliable source?] In 2007, Sharpton defended his comments by noting that the term "homo" was not homophobic but added that he no longer uses the term. In 2005, Sharpton called for an end to homophobia in the African-American community.
↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 Interview with Al Sharpton, David Shankbone, Wikinews, December 3, 2007.
↑ Michael Slackman, "Sharpton Runs for Presidency, and Influence", The New York Times, December 5, 2003.
↑ "U.S. Prosecution Of Goetz Sought", The New York Times, January 29, 1985.
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BAHRAIN – A high level delegation of Japanese officials visited the headquarters of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), May 6.
Left to right: Rear Adm. Kevin Scott, Mr. Mitsu Shimojo, Vice Adm. Mark Fox, His Excellency Mr. Shigeki Sumi, Commodore Simon Ancona.
The visit of Mr. Mitsu Shimojo, Parliamentary Vice Minister, Japanese Ministry of Defence, was to highlight the work of CMF and the contribution Japan makes to the 26 nation coalition.
Accompanied by His Excellency Mr Shigeki Sumi, Japan's Ambassador to Bahrain, as well as other high level dignitaries, the delegation was welcomed by Vice Admiral Fox, Commander Combined Maritime Forces. The visit included discussions about the ongoing successes of CMF's activities to disrupt terrorism, piracy and armed robbery at sea. Japan has been a member of CMF since 2003 and currently contributes a Senior Naval Representative to the headquarters' staff and a range of assets including Maritime Patrol Aircraft.


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Network has become an essential part of our daily life. To make life easier, there are various types of network devices on the market, such as such as IP phone, wireless access point and IP camera. Each of them not only has to get access to the network through the Ethernet cable, but also needs power supply via power cord. When the number of devices is a little more, the cabling will be complicated. How to solve this problem? Recently, PoE (Power over Ethernet) technology is popular, which can transmit both power and data through an Ethernet cable at the same time. When it comes to PoE, there are two hot devices: PoE switch and PoE injector. And people often ask: PoE switch vs. PoE injector: which one to choose? This article will make a comparison between them and help you make the choice.
PoE Switch vs. PoE Injector: What is PoE Switch?
PoE switch is a network switch that has Power over Ethernet injection built-in. When connected with other network devices, PoE switch will detect whether they are PoE-compatible and enable power automatically. Therefore, it is a simple solution to add PoE to your network by using PoE switch. In addition, there is PoE+ switch available on the market. PoE switch utilizes the original PoE standard, IEEE 802.3af, which provides up to 15.4W of DC power to each device. While PoE+ switch use the latest PoE+ standard, IEEE 802.3at, also known as PoE class 4, which provides up to 30W of power to each device. That's to say PoE+ switch can provide almost twice as much power as PoE switch. The following figure shows a 8-port PoE switch which is popular among many users.
PoE Switch vs. PoE Injector: What is PoE Injector?
PoE injector is used to add PoE capability to regular non-PoE network links. The following figure shows the application of PoE injector. Both PoE injector and non-PoE Ethernet switch are powered on. Then they are connected by an Ethernet cable. By doing this, the PoE-compatible IP phone, wireless access point and IP camera can work through one Ethernet cable respectively connected to PoE injector. In network deployment, PoE injector can provide a versatile solution when fewer PoE ports are required.
If you only have a few things to power, then PoE injectors are good. The cost is lower when compared to a PoE switch.
If the PoE goes out in a PoE switch, all PoE has the chance of going out. But if a PoE injector goes out, it only affects one device.
If you do have to replace a PoE injector, you can just replace the bad injector without any production downtime anywhere else in the network.
Both PoE switch and PoE injector utilize PoE technology which makes network deployment even simpler and have their own advantages. It is important to figure out what you need before you make a choice between them. What's more, please ensure your device supports PoE before connecting into a PoE-enabled network. PoE Switch Vs. PoE Injector, hope this article is helpful for you.


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Acting Secretary of the Army, Hon. Robert M. Speer had an "eye-opening" visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina on Feb. 16, 2017 to assess the demands being placed on the force.
"You can hear about the stress to the force and see a high tempo on the patch chart, but until you see it displayed as it was today and talk about it with Soldiers, it's hard to understand the impact of not having rest. There's no downtime," said Speer.
Speer met with key Fort Bragg leaders like FORSCOM commander Gen. Robert B. Abrams to discuss warfighting readiness and budgeting. Gen. Abrams and his staff showed the high operational tempo across the force and the resourcing issues to meet the training and deployment requirements.
Speer took questions at a FORSCOM town hall, ate lunch with Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division and toured the Heavy Rig Drop Site to learn more about how Fort Bragg supports Army readiness. He said he enjoyed his time with Soldiers and learning why they joined, what they are doing now and the challenges they face to be ready to deploy.
"One of the biggest issue facing the Army today is budget instability. The Army is currently operating under a continuing resolution and it is important for Congress to take action before the current resolution expires on April 28, said Speer"
Speer is hopeful that Congress will react to the issues faced under both the continuing resolution and the Budget Control Act of 2011. He said this will allow the Army to focus on a more balanced, long-term approach to readiness.
"If not, and they go through with a whole year continuing resolution, that's very detrimental to the Army," said Speer.
Even if the Army receives additional funding, Speer cautioned that issues like aging infrastructure won't be fixed overnight. He was stationed at Fort Bragg the early 1990s for three years during his 28-year Army career, and said he was surprised to see some of the facilities still in use on the installation.
"On this visit, I got to see some of the vacant facilities." Speer continued, "We need to get rid of the unused infrastructure and replace the old buildings we still use which will save us money in the future."
The Army is working with Office of the Secretary of Defense to conduct the readiness and national strategy reviews that were ordered by the president.
"We've got to figure out where the key resources are and balance them against all of the other things that are competing against it," said Speer.


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State Road 249 (SR 249) is a part of the Indiana State Road that runs between Portage and Burns Harbor in the US state of Indiana.  The  of SR 249 that lie within Indiana serve as an access to the Port of Indiana. None of the highway is listed on the National Highway System. Most of the road is an urban four-lane divided highway, passing through farmland, residential and industrial properties.

Route description
SR  249 heads north from the southern terminus at a traffic light with US 20.  The highway is a four-lane divided highway, passing through commercial areas.  The road has an interchange with I-94,  north of US 20.  After I–94, the route passes through residential properties and takes a sharp turn heading due east.  During the curve, highway has a traffic light at Midwest Steel Access Road, with access to US 12. The road passes through farmland with a few industrial properties and begins to curves northeast.  During the curve is an interchange with US 12.  North of US 12 the road continues with SR 249, as George Nelson Drive and is only for traffic to and from the Port of Indiana.  After George Nelson Drive passes over a set of railroad tracks is a permission gate.

No segment of State Road 249 in Indiana that is included in the National Highway System (NHS).  The NHS is a network of highways that are identified as being most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.  The highway is maintained by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) like all other state roads in the state. The department tracks the traffic volumes along all state roads as a part of its maintenance responsibilities using a metric called average annual daily traffic (AADT). This measurement is a calculation of the traffic level along a segment of roadway for any average day of the year. In 2010, INDOT figured that lowest traffic levels were 10,366 vehicles and 398 commercial vehicles used the highway daily north of Midwest Steel Highway. The peak traffic volumes were 21,253 vehicles and 817 commercial vehicles AADT along the section of SR 249 between US 20 and I–94.

Major intersections

See also
Indiana State Road 49
Indiana State Road 149

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PuroPro review: Safety First – Tech Advisor
Posted on October 13, 2020 by Joe
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Puro Sound Labs isn't a household name in the world of headphones just yet. Indeed, on the company's own website it's described as a "small family run business". The prospect of competing with the likes of Sony, Bose and even Apple in the competitive personal audio market is an intimidating prospect, but Puro is going about things its own way.
The PuroPro look like standard wireless headphones with ANC, but they have a unique selling point – volume limiting technology.
In order to protect your long-term hearing, these cans max out at 85dB by default. There is an option to bump this up to 95dB, but that's only recommended for up to 50 minutes of listening time. But do you really need headphones that moderate the volume for you, and how well does the rest of the experience stand up to the competition? Read our full review to find out.
The PuroPro headphones have a sleek, minimalist design that's almost completely free of branding. The black model I tested is the only colour option available, but I'm a big fan of how these cans look and feel.
My head is on the large side, so I often struggle with over-ear headphones digging in around the crown, but the soft padding here meant that wasn't an issue. The adjustable strap also has a handy numerical scale, so I was able to set it to 20 each time and know I was getting a good fit.
The cups themselves are among the most comfortable I've tried, and before long I forgot I was even wearing. The letters 'L' and 'R' are emblazoned on the insides, leaving you in no doubt about which way round to use them.
The headphones felt very secure when sitting down or walking, although wobble considerably while running so I wouldn't recommend them for working out. There's also no sweat-proofing, so these are a better option for work or travelling instead.
There are also few physical controls, with just a handful of buttons to do the basics. The power button can be used to play/pause tracks and trigger the virtual assistant, while the volume rocker can also skip tracks and trigger the 95dB mode.
Additionally, the headphones go into pairing mode and give you an idea of how much battery you have left (high/low) each time you turn them on. Touch controls would have suited the minimalist design, but perhaps that's something for future releases.
Disappointingly, the PuroPro headphones charge via micro-USB and not industry-standard USB-C, although I didn't find myself having to plug them in very often. While they're intended to be used wirelessly, there is also a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired connections.
The headphones fold down into a relatively compact hard-shell case, which in turn came within an attractive wooden box. Top marks for sustainability here, and the box has a variety of other potential uses.
Before talking about how good these headphones sound, let's focus on their key feature. 85dB is the maximum volume that the WHO and other trusted organisations around the world recommend in order to prevent permanent hearing damage. This is thought to allow up to 8 hours of safe listening time, while jumping up to 95dB means that plummets to just 50 minutes.
Puro Sound Labs has been producing volume limiting headphones for children for a few years, but PuroPro are the first cans designed for adults. Their maximum volume is set to 85dB by default, although you can hold down the middle of the volume button for a few seconds to bump it up to 95dB.
It did feel pretty thrilling to hear the big jump in volume, but it's worth saying that 95dB will be too loud for most people. They key question here is whether you can trust yourself to keep the volume at a safe level, particularly with some headphones maxing out at more than 100dB. For me, knowing that I could listen for hours and not damage my hearing was extremely reassuring.
Puro says that the 40mm drivers on the headphones provide 'studio grade audio quality'. While I can't comment on that specific claim, I will say that I was extremely impressed by the sound quality they produced.
In order to effectively test them, I used Amazon Music's 'Ultra HD' service. 5 million songs on the platform are available at a bitrate of up to 3730 Kbps, while Amazon's full library of 60 million+ songs is available at something close to 850 Kbps.
The atmospheric intro of 'Blinding Lights' by The Weeknd sounded incredible, and the consistent heavy beats throughout the song sounded just as good.
Despite being an extremely different style, listening to Tones and I's 'Dance Monkey' was also extremely enjoyable experience. The more electronic style backing really worked to the headphones' advantage.
However, on songs with less background production, it's not quite as impressive. 'Aint No Sunshine' doesn't sound bad per se, but Bill Withers' vocals aren't captured as accurately as I was hoping. It's not as simple as modern songs sounding great and older classics being underwhelming though.
Prince's Sign O' The Times was remastered in 2020 and I couldn't help but groove along to the bass guitar riff in the background. The headphones were able to make listening to this song feel like an experience, which is impressive on cans at this price point. The same can be said of 'Is this Love' by Bob Marley, and I was able to pick out details in the song that weren't clear when using other cans.
Conversely, Bruno Mars' Grenade sounded a bit muddy, the combination of backing sounds not quite coming through an effectively as I've heard on other audio devices.
Vocals are impressive across the board, offering excellent clarity and rich audio. Of course, this is dependent on the microphone that people are using to record it, but the podcasts that made the cut on Amazon Music certainly sounded excellent.
There are five microphones in total on the PuroPro headphones, although four of these are used for the active noise cancellation. This has two modes, which you can cycle between by pressing a button on the right earcup – 'ANC 1' provides a 'deep' noise reduction of 32dB, while 'ANC 2' is said to offer a more 'general' noise reduction of 22dB.
I preferred the latter, although I tended to use the headphones in situations where I didn't want to block out absolutely all the background noise. The highest setting is pretty effective at this, but still falls some way short of the experience you'll find on flagship headphones such as the Sony WH-1000XM4s. You'll pay a lot more for the privilege, though.
Having just a single microphone for audio input means the quality suffers, and can sound a little muddy or distorted in situations with background noise. It's fine for calls, but I'd recommend looking at alternatives or getting a separate mic for anything more serious. Of course, this can be improved by using the cable in the box to create a wired connection.
I used the Puro Pro headphones both wired and wirelessly when recording Fast Charge, Tech Advisor's weekly video podcast. First up, here's what they sounded like when connecting via Bluetooth:
For comparison, here's what the wired connection was like:
While it's easy to criticise some areas of the PuroPro's performance, we have to remember that the fundamentals of sound quality are truly excellent.
On its website, Puro claims that the 750mAh battery in the PuroPro will get you 28 hours of playtime with ANC on, and 32 with it turned off. That's more than you can expect from most headphones at this price point, and will ensure you can listen for multiple days without worrying about them running out of juice.
You'll know when you need to charge them, too – the PuroPro headphones tell you whether battery is 'high', 'middle' or 'low' each time you turn them on. Unfortunately, you'll have to make do with the micro USB port, but I wasn't waiting long before the headphones were ready for another listening session.
Price and value for money
The PuroPro headphones are available direct from Puro Sound Labs for $199.99 in the US. However, in the UK we'd recommend heading to Amazon, where they're currently on sale for £189.99.
That undercuts many of the entries in our best noise cancelling headphones chart, coming in at under half the price of the likes of the Bose QC 35 II and Sony WH-1000MX4.
While there is a noticeable performance gap to those flagship cans, I really don't think you'll be disappointed if you pick up the PuroPro.
Volume limiting technology aside, the PuroPro are a very accomplished pair of noise cancelling wireless headphones.
Their sleek, minimalist design exudes class, while the soft padded earcups and headband means I could comfortably listen for hours on end. That's something I was tempted to do, with these cans offering truly excellent sound quality across multiple genres of music and vocals. The ANC itself isn't perfect, and the physical controls can be a bit clunky, but there's really not much to dislike here.
Being limited to 85dB sounds frustrating on paper, but in reality that's plenty loud enough for most people. There's plenty of science to suggest that's a healthy upper limit, and you can still bump things up to 95dB if you want some extra oomph.
Check out How we test: Audio for more information on what goes into one of our reviews.
PuroPro Headphones: Specs
85 dB/95 dB sound limit
Deep noise reduction up to 32dB & General noise reduction 15dB
5 microphones, 4 for ANC & 1 for calls
28 hours battery life (ANC on), 32 hours (ANC off)
40 mm custom dynamic drivers
20Hz – 20kHz range
Voice and touch control support
Black, Silver colour options
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Relief for Pune doctor transferred after MLA's plaint
By Narsi Benwal
Politician had accused doctor of being disrespectful, careless and shutting civil hospital on Ram Navami
In a significant ruling, the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) recently held that a public servant accused of certain allegations cannot be transferred without ascertaining the truthfulness of the complaints. The MAT in its ruling quashed the transfer orders of the Medical Superintendent of a civil hospital in Pune, who was accused of being careless towards patients and shutting the hospital on the eve of Ram Navami.
A single bench of MAT chairperson Justice Mridula Bhatkar was seized with a plea filed by Dr Dattatraya Bhamane challenging the orders passed by the Civil Services Board (CSB) transferring him to another hospital.
According to Bhamane, the CSB didn't follow the due procedure of law while transferring him. He argued that the board was wrong in transferring him especially when he was due to retire after eight months.
The board through additional chief secretary, public health department claimed to have followed all the procedures. It also relied upon the complaints received by the public and especially the one by MLA Sangram Thopte, who wrote a letter to state health minister Rajesh Tope.
In his letter to Tope, the MLA had stated the residents of Bhor town in Pune, had protested Dr Bhamane's appointment as the medical superintendent of their town. He also highlighted the fact that Dr Bhamane had shut the hospital on the day of Ram Navami and during the period of pandemic.
"Dr Bhamane tortures his staff mentally and physically. He does not give respectful treatment to the representatives of the people, and therefore, he is to be transferred immediately," Thopte had stated in his letter.
Having perused the letter and other material on record, Justice Bhatkar noted that there was nothing on record to show that all the complaints apart from that of MLA Thopte were placed before the CSB.
"It appears that there is no verification of the complaints received from the people against Dr Bhamane by the higher authority. The letter addressed by MLA Thopte and the other complaints in fact should have been forwarded to the higher authority of Dr Bhamane, who should have verified and investigated into the issue," Justice Bhatkar said.
"If there would have been a report or remarks of the higher authority regarding the default or misbehaviour of Dr Bhamane, while working as Medical Superintendent, then that could have been a good ground," the judge noted.
Justice Bhatkar further held that the genuine complaints of the public should not go unattended and proper relief should be given to them.
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Caraga RIACAT-VAWC intensifies campaign vs trafficking in persons
By Venus L. Garcia
BUTUAN CITY, July 27 (PIA) – The value and respect for life, dignity, and human rights hold ground for efforts of the Caraga Regional Inter-agency Committee against Trafficking in Persons and Violence against Women and Children (RIACAT-VAWC) to pursue strong commitment and amplified advocacy campaign against trafficking in persons (TIP) in the region.
"Every country in the world is affected by human trafficking, whether as a country of origin, transit, or destination for victims including the Philippines. That's why we plotted activities every year in observance of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons in order to raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their human rights," said Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga social worker officer and focal person of RIACAT-VAWC Jesse Catherine Aranas in a press conference.
She cited that the province of Agusan del Sur bared the highest case of human trafficking due to its remote and rural geographical location wherein many are prone to becoming potential victims of illegal recruitment or sexual exploitation. Aranas added that poverty is also a contributing factor that makes the victims feel their sense of responsibility in the family and think that it's the only way to help uplift their situation.
According to Atty. Clementino Rabor, assistant regional prosecutor of Department of Justice Caraga and chairperson of the Regional Anti-Trafficking Task Force (RATTF), "there are already six convictions for the offense on human trafficking in Caraga region. Three for sexual exploitation (prostitution and cyber pornography) and three for labour exploitation (illegal recruitment) in particular."
Rabor further revealed that 89 cases are already pending in court. Also, per DSWD Caraga data, Caraga has been beset by a total of 381 trafficking in persons cases from 2011-2017 (1st semester). These are just cases which are officially reported and may or may not be reflecting the entire cases of human trafficking reported by the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT).
RIACAT-VAWC interventions
"Of the 381 cases reported to the DSWD, the exploitative purposes revealed the following: forced labor, debt bondage, prostitution, pornography, and slavery," said Aranas.
Based on data, the typical profile of the victim-survivors of human trafficking in the region usually includes women, between 18-30 years old, has reached the elementary level, coming from marginalized families with labor works, fishing or errand occupations and are recruited into labour trafficking.
"Aside from reason of poverty, the common factors why these victim-survivors are scourged into this kind of situations revealed but not limited to lack of employment opportunities due to low educational attainment, influence of technology, peer influence and lack of awareness of protection laws," said Aranas.
With this, the RIACAT-VAWC inter-agency members provide different interventions and services to the survivors of trafficking and communities which include legal services/prosecution/law enforcement; health, social, educational, referral services; prevention and advocacy activities.
"Specifically, through the Reintegration Program for Trafficked Persons (RRPTP) of the DSWD which is a comprehensive program that ensures adequate recovery and reintegration services provided to trafficked persons, the TIP survivors are served through utilizing a multi-sectoral approach which delivers a complete package of services that will enhance the psychosocial, social and economic needs of the clients. It also enhances awareness, skills, and capabilities of the clients, the families and the communities where the trafficked persons will be eventually reintegrated," said Aranas.
The RRPTP services include logistical support during pre and post rescue of TIP survivors; temporary shelter; support services (transportation assistance/auxiliary services, medical assistance, educational assistance); economic reintegration services (skills training, financial assistance for employment and livelihood).
"We have a strong and very functional RIACAT-VAWC but we need the constant help of the community to expose such criminality. Our heart is for genuine service to the community and grassroots," remarked Andrie Calaque, advocacy officer of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation – Integrated Development Center, Incorporated.
The blue heart campaign
As part of the advocacy campaign that allows people to show solidarity with the victims of human trafficking, people are encouraged to wear the 'blue heart'.
The blue heart represents the sadness of those who are trafficked while reminding every one of the cold-heartedness of those who buy and sell fellow human beings. The use of the blue United Nations (UN) color also demonstrates the commitment of the UN to combat the crime against human dignity.
"We encourage the involvement of the people and inspire action to help stop the crime through the blue heart campaign. It is adopted by several countries all over the world and seeks to raise awareness of the plight of victims. The DSWD will cater related concerns round the clock. VAWC desk is also established in every barangay," said Tita Ebcas of Butuan CSWD.
Human trafficking is a crime that exploits women, children, and men for numerous purposes including forced labour and sex. The International Labour Organization estimates that 21 million people are victims of forced labour globally. This estimate also includes victims of human trafficking for labour and sexual exploitation. While it is known how many of these victims were trafficked, the estimate implies that currently, there are millions of trafficking in persons victims in the world.
2017 World Day against TIP
In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly designated July 30 of every year as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons (WDTP).
As the Caraga RIACAT-VAWC celebrates its second year, series of activities have already been laid down to be participated by respective stakeholders and the Caraganons.
Video advocacy campaign, radio guesting and press conference on the WDTP were conducted locally. A thanksgiving mass and motorcade will also take place on the 28th of July.
There will also be a logo-making contest with participants coming from member-agencies of RIACAT-VAWC and a dance drama contest for high school students coming from the province of Agusan del Norte and Butuan City. The public can also view the photo gallery and participate in a photo booth activity at the Robinsons Butuan.
DILG Caraga legal officer Atty. Allen Gasulas emphasized the role of the media and community in employing 4Ps (Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, Partnerships) in combating trafficking in persons (TIP) in the region. This paradigm is outlined in the United Nations' (UN) TIP protocol and the United States' Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). (VLG/PIA-Caraga)
Asia-Pacific union leaders join hands to end workplace violence
BUTUAN CITY, Jul. 27 (PIA) - A total of 40 participants from 26 affiliates, including global union federations, partners, and allies in 23 countries in the Asia-Pacific converged in Manila recently as they ramped up plans for the biggest campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) within the workplace.
Said event was organized by the International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific (ITUC-AP) in collaboration with the Philippine affiliates and International Labour Organization's - Bureau for Workers' Activities (ILO-ACTRAV).
The growing interest against 'GBV@Work' comes as the ILO Governing Body finally decided to place a standard setting item (double discussion) on violence and harassment against women and men in the world of work starting at the 107th Session of the ILO in June 2018.
"We have been preparing for this well in advance," said ITUC-AP General Secretary Shoya Yoshida.
"We gather evidence to support the trade union advocacy and campaign for a comprehensive ILO convention and recommendation on 'Violence and Harassment against Women and Men in the World of Work' - with a strong focus on gender-based violence (including domestic violence)," Yoshida added.
The said meeting took the next step with building and preparing the Asia Pacific national focal points for campaigning around GBV@Work.
Several sessions reviewed the discussions and decisions of the ILO governing body and the meeting of experts, the ILO law and practice report, walked the participants through the international labor standards and standard setting procedures and other preparatory work.
Participants from Taiwan and Mongolia shared the importance of strengthening the evidence based on domestic violence and its impact at work and using the national survey findings to improve protection of women.
The meeting also showcased participants' experiences and suggestions in increasing women's representation in the ILC. Participants gained insights from the sharing of the Philippine tripartite partners on building a unified position on the adoption and ratification of Convention 189 and labor law reforms and implementation.
The meeting concluded with identifying immediate and priority advocacy campaign plans and strategies for the ILC discussions and generated strong commitment from affiliates on actions to address GBV@Work. (FEA/ITUC-AP/PIA-Caraga)
POPCOM launches short films on youth
By Angie Balen-Antonio
BUTUAN CITY, July 27 - As getting young people on-board on its continuing campaign against teenage pregnancy and other related concerns, the Commission on Population (POPCOM) launches its Adolescent Health and Development Film Festival for three straight years.
For this year, the film production is anchored on the regional paper of Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Further Study conducted by the University of the Philippines Population Institute entitled "Maternal Health-Seeking Behaviors of Teen and Young Adults Mother in Caraga Region."
The project is also closely coordinated with the Department of Education in promoting and creating awareness on various adolescent and youth issues and concerns, particularly in the prevention of unintended pregnancy, STI, and HIV/AIDS infections.
As aimed by POPCOM, the films which shall be developed by junior high school students will provide the young people with appropriate information and life skills to enable them to cope with problems related to the attainment of their full development into adulthood.
The two short films which were produced by Caraga Region for the national competition are now used in various advocacy activities of POPCOM, Local Government Units and other stakeholders, Desisyon (2015) and Dibuho (2016).
POPCOM disclosed that the participating teams who represent their respective city and province are expected to develop and produce and audio-visual material, a short film with a maximum running time of 15 minutes including credits and disclaimer, and also a two-minute film version and a 1-minute trailer.
Regional winners will receive a cash prize, trophy and medal and a chance to compete at the national film festival, and international as well.
Prior to the film production, the participating teams participated to the basic film making workshop, as a prerequisite to join the Regional Adolescent Health and Development Film Festival. (POPCOM-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
Posted by Caraga Administrative Region at 9:14:00 AM


It's hard to believe that a simple thought can keep you from making progress toward your goals. This technique will help shift your focus to where you want it to be.
The EVENT: You stayed on plan all week but the scale didn't budge.
You might FEEL: discouraged and hopeless.
And that might lead you to ACT: by not tracking and skipping a meeting.
Time for a reality check! Remind yourself that the scale doesn't change every single week, and that it's not the only measure of success.
You FEEL good about yourself and eager to keep going.
You ACT by tracking and making sure to go to your next meeting.
See what you mean? The next time you're dealing with some "mind trash," take a moment for a reality check. It might take a little getting used to, but with practice it will become second nature.


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Q: How to export all types of a sub-module into a new namespace? While importing all types from a module with a custom-namespace seems to work great, like:
import * as MyCustomNamespace from './my-sub-module'

And we even can export all types from a module, without any new namespace, like:
export * from './my-sub-module'

But how can we achieve exporting all types of a sub-module into a new custom-namespace?
I mean, why does below not work:
export * as MyCustomNamespace from './my-sub-module'

A: I did use a combination of both import and export, like below:
import * as MyCustomNamespace from './my-sub-module'

export { MyCustomNamespace }

But still, I would appreciate anyone pointing me out to a more correct and simple way.

A: If you want to achieve
import { MyCustomNamespace } from 'submodule'

You need to modify a bit on your export inside that submodule
export * from './myCustomNameSpace'

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The secret to the Scenic's new design identity – aside from all the obvious curvature going on in the bodywork – is contained within a number of telling dimensional changes.
The latest model is 20mm wider than its predecessor and on broader axle tracks. It's also a little over 30mm longer in the wheelbase and is 16mm shorter in the rear overhang, making it better proportioned right out of the gate.
But the real coup is the previously unheard-of addition of 20in wheels as a standard item across the range.
These inordinately big rims make the Scenic look suddenly squat and purposeful, while at the same time helping it to gain 40mm in ground clearance.
The effect, considered alongside the high shoulder line, deep sills and raked nose, is significant. The Grand Scenic gains slightly longer rear doors in order to account for a wheelbase length 70mm greater than that of its five-seat sibling, although it, too, is a visual tonic for the mostly by-the-numbers design of direct rivals such as the Volkswagen Touran and Citroën Grand C4 Picasso.
Whether or not the Scenic overhauls the more fashionable profile of a Skoda Kodiaq or Nissan X-Trail is debatable, but the very fact of it being worthy of discussion signals that the Renault design team has triumphantly hit its target.
Underneath the body, there are fewer surprises. The aged platform of its predecessor has been replaced by the larger version of Renault-Nissan's Common Module Family (CMF) architecture.
The C/D variant of that component set underpins everything from the Nissan Qashqai to the Renault Talisman, and while it can accommodate four-wheel drive, the Scenic is exclusively front drive.
Turning the halfshafts is a familiar range of engine options: two versions of the four-cylinder petrol 1.2 TCe, alongside the stalwart 1.5 dCi 110 and 1.6 dCi 130 diesels. The 1.6 is also available in its lesser-seen, twin-turbocharged dCi 160 form, which gets a six-speed EDC dual-clutch automatic gearbox as standard. The rest come with a six-speed manual, although a seven-speed EDC 'box can be ticked for the 1.5 dCi.
The chassis is independent at the front, courtesy of MacPherson struts, and sticks with a torsion beam at the back.
To help stave off the inevitably detrimental effect of wearing 20in rims, Renault has shod them in equally big tyres, with the 195/55 rubber delivering a fairly sizeable 107mm sidewall. Moreover, by keeping the tyre narrow and being clever with the compounds, the manufacturer has earned an A rating for rolling resistance – the best, it says, ever awarded to a 20in wheel.


InFlight200 Boeing 747-200 Air New Zealand ZK-NZY Ref: IF742ANZ1016'with stand. A metal model in 1/200 scale. The item "InFlight200 Boeing 747-200 Air New Zealand ZK-NZY Ref IF742ANZ1016'with stand" is in sale since Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
This item is in the category "Collectibles\Transportation\Aviation\Airlines\Other Airline Collectibles". The seller is "bundys-aviation-books-and-models" and is located in Uxbridge, Middlesex. This item can be shipped worldwide.


Debbie Fortnum, a vibrant and passionate BC singer and songwriter, is introducing her new Kids & Family Worship CD, JOIN THE PARTY at a CD release celebration on April 28th and 29th at Chilliwack Alliance Church (Young Rd.) This fun and meaningful new CD is set to become a dynamic worship and discipleship tool for kid's ministries, youth groups, camps, churches and families!
Don't miss the CD release concert which will feature the 75 voice MEI Chilliwack Kids worship choir and other special guests including Kevin Pauls and Chris Janz. Tickets are $5 (16 and under) and $10 (17 and older) and are available at House of James (Abbotsford), Verse (Chilliwack), and Celebration (Surrey).


Naughty sugary-sweet honey Angel starves for stiff screw! Young woman taunts her sugary-sweet taut cooch with frigs until the fuckpole is at the method! When the fellow arrives to her position the teenage breezy is already steamy and aroused! Young woman provides her head to the phat fuckpole and gargles it stiff and insane for lubrication! The plower haunches no longer wait anymore and pushes his large fuckpole deep inwards the tightest sugary-sweet cooch! The lovely honey worships such teenage steamy boinking adventures along with her fellow tonguing her cooch and pounding it stiff!


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Clean Resources Innovation Network receives additional funding
CRIN awarded $450,000 from Western Economic Diversification Canada, helping Canada establish itself as the global leader in producing clean hydrocarbon energy.
In July, Western Economic Diversification Canada awarded the Clean Resources Innovation Network an investment of over $450,000. The funding is aimed at supporting the growth of CRIN as an innovation ecosystem within Canada that promotes clean technology and emission-lowering solutions through collaboration.
"We appreciate the commitment of Western Economic Diversification Canada in their support of growing the CRIN ecosystem," said Joy Romero, vice president, technology and innovation at Canadian Natural Resources Limited and CRIN chair. "By further strengthening our innovation ecosystem, we will accelerate finding new technology solutions for commercialization and adoption so that Canada is the global leader in producing clean hydrocarbon energy from source to end use."
See the announcement here.
What is the Clean Resources Innovation Network, or CRIN?
Low-Carbon Oil and Natural Gas: Pipedream or possibility?
Does Canada have an energy competitiveness crisis? What will happen if we no longer have a competitive oil and gas industry?
The NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE is an international competition that reimagines carbon. Competitors are asked to develop technologies to convert waste CO2 from a power plant into useful and valuable products. Learn more.


Lah Life is my way of helping people be well but savor the ride while they are at it!
This is the non-nirvana, sensible person's guide to living healthy, living luxe and living well.
It feels important to me to create a resource for tried and true, simple and effective ways to get nourished, energized and inspired.
Here you will find stuff gathered over years of questions, study and, experimentation.
These are things I have smelled, tasted, and touched. Things I have been surprised to learn, delighted to enjoy and simply been amazed by.
I love a fresh spin and am on the lookout for all things beautiful, effective and useful. Let's infuse life with ideas that inspire, remedies & elixirs that heal and tips & tools that work to nurture your mental, physical and emotional well-being.
What you find here may be practical and fun, quirky, engaging and challenging stuff, scrumptiously healthy recipes, remedies, downloads, good music, good reads, great Gurus, great products; and all sorts of ideas to make the flow of your life a little smoother.
As Voltaire famously said: Cultivate your own garden.
As Lah says: Make sure the fruits are delicious. Enjoy, savor, live it up and be well.
feel good, look good, manage the stress.
live full.eat well.do not deprive your self. shun the pleasure haters.indulge and then make up for it.


People with disabilities such as ALS, spinal injury or Lou Gehrig's disease, often lose use of their legs, arms or hands. Even at advanced stages of the disease, one may still retain movement in their eyes. Some technologies have incorporated eye-tracking to enable disabled persons to interact with a computer to communicate messages to a caregiver, but the devices are often difficult to calibrate without expert assistance and do not allow patients to express their wishes right away.
The University of Texas at Arlington has been awarded a patent for a revolutionary new technology that is able to scan a user's eye movements and enable them to navigate mobile platforms, such as electric wheelchairs, without the use of hands. The technology would also allow users to communicate to a robotic platform when they would like to use an object, such as a glass of water.
"My interest in this technology grew out of seeing how my mother-in-law struggled with eye-tracking devices as an ALS patient," said inventor Christopher McMurrough, now a computer science and engineering lecturer at UTA.
"The latest version of our device can be worn as a pair of ski goggles with cameras on top and eye-trackers embedded in the lenses, making it very easy for patients to use it over long periods of time as it moves with them," he added.
This new technology, called a 3-D point of gaze headset, grew out of McMurrough's doctoral thesis in computer science and engineering as a student at UTA. The device combines 3-D mapping using a 3-D camera on the top of the glasses, with eye tracking. The data is then fed into a program that models the user's surrounding environment and what is currently being looked at by projecting the line of vision out and crossing it with the 3-D view from the camera.


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Q: De-duplicating list of lists on first element only I am reading raw data from a stream and get a simple list back for each row, e.g.
[1, "abc", 15]

I want to append these into a list (presume a large set of data will be read) but remove duplicates only on the first element and simply drop anything else, e.g. receiving:
[1, "abc", 15]
[2, "def", 12]
[1, "ghi", 6]

would result in
my_list = [ [1, "abc", 15], [2, "def", 12] ]

Being new to Python, what is the most efficient way of doing this. Currently I store the first element in a set then search this on every new entry, but I think this is probably not the best way, kind of like this as a test case:
ids = set()

my_test_list = [[1,'a',4],[2,'a',4],[3,'a',4],[1,'a',4],[1,'a',4]]
output_data = []

for i in my_test_list:
    if i[0] not in ids:
        ids.add(i[0])
        output_data.append(i)

print(output_data)

But didn't know if keeping two collections is the best approach in Python.

A: Using a set like that is already a good fast solution, I can only offer a mainly shorter way using a dict with the first elements as keys and the whole lists as values:
output_data = list({i[0]: i for i in my_test_list}.values())

Benchmark results for 10,000 lists with 50% duplicates:
Round 1  Round 2  Round 3
1245 us  1235 us  1232 us  original
 788 us   786 us   785 us  Kelly

Benchmark code:
from timeit import timeit
from functools import partial
from random import shuffle

def original(my_test_list):
    ids = set()
    output_data = []
    for i in my_test_list:
        if i[0] not in ids:
            ids.add(i[0])
            output_data.append(i)
    return output_data

def Kelly(my_test_list):
    return list({i[0]: i for i in my_test_list}.values())

# Config
solutions = [original, Kelly]
my_test_list = [[i,'a',4] for i in range(5000)] * 2
shuffle(my_test_list)
number = 1000

# Correctness
expect = original(my_test_list)
for sol in solutions:
    result = sol(my_test_list)
    print(result == expect, sol.__name__)
print()

# Speed
tss = [[] for _ in solutions]
for r in range(3):
    print(*(f'Round {i+1} ' for i in range(r+1)))
    for sol, ts in zip(solutions, tss):
        t = timeit(partial(sol, my_test_list), number=number) / number
        ts.append(t)
        print(*('%4d us ' % (t * 1e6) for t in ts), sol.__name__)
    print()


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Note: You are currently viewing documentation for Moodle 2.0. Up-to-date documentation for the latest stable version is available here: License.
You could add the link to the french MoodleDocs : [[fr:Licence]]. Thanks in advance !
Would be a good idea to add some links like this to the bottom of the page or to another place/page?
The main reason I think we should upgrade is the patent-related stuff.
Any comments from anyone who thinks it would be a BAD idea to upgrade all our licenses to GPL v3?
If we do upgrade, any GPL v2 code we have needs to be checked to make sure that it contains "version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version" because version 2 ONLY code can not be included in a version 3 package (they are incompatible).
I couldn't find anything that was licensed under the GPLv2 without the "or later" bit.
Another script that could be useful is the one I wrote to check for the same thing before we upgraded to GPLv3 in Mahara.
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Seasonal allergies are an exaggerated reaction of the immune system that occurs when a foreign substance shows up in the body, such as allergens.
These substances don't affect the majority of the population. However, there are some people with allergies that have immediate reactions when they come in contact with them.
Among the most common seasonal allergies, the ones that stand out are rhinitis, conjunctivitis and asthma.
Trees and plants are pollinated during different seasons. However, grasses are a plant that tend to provoke allergies.
The allergen concentration found in pollen tends to be more elevated on dry and hot days when the wind is blowing.
Rhinitis often appears in children. If it's not treated, the symptoms get worse. Rhinitis is the inflammation of nasal mucous.
On occasion, you can also experience watery and red eyes. Seasonal rhinitis affects the airways because of the pollen.
In some cases, a patient can experience an asthma attack and have problems breathing, tightness in the thorax and a cough.
This can happen when plants start their flowering, whether that be in the summer or the spring. However, the patient typically doesn't have symptoms the rest of the year.
This can affect people at any age.
This is the inflammation of the membrane that surrounds the surface of your eye and the inside of your eyelids. It occurs when the patients is exposed to an allergen. It can be accompanied by rhinitis or asthma.
In general, any hot tea works as an expectorant. This means it fights congestion that forms in the mucous membranes.
Particularly, mint contains a component that helps to stop the secretion caused by the histamine.
Meanwhile, nettle is an antihistamine that reduces allergy symptoms.
Start by putting the water in a pot and boiling it.
Then, add the mint leaves and nettle.
Let boil for 10 minutes and inhale the vapor that is coming from it.
Finally, sweeten with honey and drink it as a tea.
Nasal washes are one of the oldest and most effective methods to clean out pollen, mites and any residue that accumulates in the nasal passageways.
In addition to cleaning the area, they also prevent infections.
First, heat the distilled water without letting it boil.
Then, add the salt and baking soda.
Combine until all of the ingredients are well mixed. Let it cool.
Then, pour the mixture into a dropper and put one drop in each nostril.
Finally, repeat this procedure 3 times a day.
Inhaling vapor helps to remove mucous and calm irritation in the nostrils. As a result, the allergy symptoms decrease.
First, boil the water and add the drops of oil.
Then, cover your head with a towel, leaving your face uncovered.
Carefully lean into the infusion, inhaling the vapor and slowly exhaling.
Repeat this procedure for 10 minutes.
To finish, blow your nose.
Remove unnecessary objects from your bedroom (books, toys, flowers).
Keep the house ventilated in the morning and close the windows in the afternoon.
Wash and dry your hair before going to bed.
Avoid smoking or being around smokers.
Don't expose yourself to strong odors like perfumes or deodorants.
Clean the blades of your fans.
Keep your pets out of the house.
It's very important to clean your furniture, lamps and picture frames every day.
Avoid using feather rugs and pillows.
Line your mattress with a plastic cover and put it out in the sun once a week.
Wear cotton pajamas instead of wool.


Stefan Tóth, the creative mind behind the awarded design Concept #3 - electric motorcycle by Stefan Tóth illustrates, Electric motorcycle concept, with unique features, like quick battery change, powertrain with hidden chain drive, brake fluid as the turn indicator, see-through dashboard. Designed as allrounder for everyday usage, for citizens, commuters or just for fun, without exactly defined target group. Conceived as e-vehicle technology implanted in an oldschool framework..


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In 1891, plein air painting, particularly in oils, was a relatively new technique in the US, and growing rapidly in popularity. It was Janet Hoyt who first invited William Merritt Chase (1849–1916) to come to the new art village in western Southampton, Long Island, to teach the hundreds of students attending her new plein air art school. This was to be the start of a new chapter in his teaching, his art, and for his family.
By the following summer, his friend Stanford White had designed and built him a summer house at Shinnecock, with an integral studio. The Chase family moved out of New York at the start of the summer, and while father was busy teaching the hundreds of students, his wife and children were able to enjoy the surrounding almost untouched countryside, the beaches, and a different pace of life.
Chase continued to teach for twelve consecutive summers at Shinnecock, his skills and experience being shared with thousands of aspiring painters. In later years, when he was drawn back to Europe, and Florence in particular, his family continued to grow up in the sunny Long Island summers.
Although as we have seen Chase was a masterly painter of portraits and other genres, his Impressionist style was at its strongest when he was sketching outdoors in oils at Shinnecock. There is little point in trying to elaborate or explain his paintings in words: they show the skies, rough scrub, the Chase house, beaches, old tracks, and of course his wife and children. I have arranged them in approximate chronological order, but otherwise I will leave it to his paintings to show you Chase's favourite Shinnecock.
William Merritt Chase (1849–1916), Shinnecock Hills (A View of Shinnecock) (1891), oil on panel, 45.4 x 61 cm, Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, CT. Wikimedia Commons.
William Merritt Chase (1849–1916), Shell Beach at Shinnecock (c 1892), further details not known. Wikimedia Commons.
William Merritt Chase (1849–1916), The Old Road to the Sea (1893), oil on canvas, dimensions not known, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH. By Wmpearl, via Wikimedia Commons.
William Merritt Chase (1849–1916), October (c 1893), oil on canvas, 101.6 x 101.6 cm, Private collection. Wikimedia Commons.
William Merritt Chase (1849–1916), The Old Sand Road (c 1894), oil on canvas, 41.9 × 51.4 cm, Private collection. Wikimedia Commons.
William Merritt Chase (1849–1916), Near the Beach, Shinnecock (c 1895), oil on canvas, 76.1 × 122.3 cm, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, OH. Wikimedia Commons.
William Merritt Chase (1849–1916), An Afternoon Stroll (c 1895), oil on canvas, dimensions not known, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego, CA. By Wmpearl, via Wikimedia Commons.
William Merritt Chase (1849–1916), Shinnecock Hills (1893-1897), oil on panel, 44.4 × 54.6 cm, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid. Wikimedia Commons.
William Merritt Chase (1849–1916), Shinnecock Hills (c 1895), oil on canvas, 50.8 × 61 cm, Brooklyn Museum, New York, NY. Wikimedia Commons.
William Merritt Chase (1849–1916), Shinnecock Hills, Long Island (c 1895), further details not known. Wikimedia Commons.
William Merritt Chase, Shinnecock Landscape with Figures (1895), oil on canvas, 148 x 211 cm, Private collection. WikiArt.
William Merritt Chase (1849–1916), Landscape: Shinnecock, Long Island (c 1896), oil on wood panel, dimensions not known, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton, NJ. Wikimedia Commons.
William Merritt Chase (1849–1916), Afternoon Shadows (c 1897), oil on panel, 36.8 x 40.6 cm, Private collection. Wikimedia Commons.
William Merritt Chase (1849–1916), Seaside Flowers (c 1897), oil on canvas, 73.7 × 97.8 cm, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR. Wikimedia Commons.
Note: I am not sure that An Afternoon Stroll (c 1895) was necessarily painted at Shinnecock, and am prepared to be corrected if I am wrong. However it does appear to belong in this series of his work.
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