Want to honor that special legal assistant or paralegal, the one who has made a difference in your business and life? Take this opportunity to honor a legal professional with a card from our Legal assistant/paralegal collection of cards.
Inside Text: You do such great work around here and we appreciate your dedication - happy Paralegal Day!
Artist Notes: A subway art inspired design with illustrations of justice scales, gavel and books, hand writing with a quill combined with popular words and phrases about paralegals. Unique legal assistant day card to send to a lawyer's assistant.
Artist Notes: When your paralegal has raised the bar, your work improves as well. Wish Happy Paralegal Day to your legal assistant and let them know how much they are appreciated. The cute bird is sitting on a high bar and hanging are various aspects of the job.
Artist Notes: "Thanks a Latte! for being such a wonderful Paralegal!" - a cute illustration of a coffee to go cup on a kraft paper background. A great card to send to a legal assistant!
Inside Text: It looks like a good day to be a paralegal ... Happy Paralegal's Day!
Inside Text: You do such great work around here and we appreciate your dedication - happy Legal Assistant Day!
Artist Notes: "We'll be brief, you do a great job!" - a colorful illustration of a group of legal assistants on the bottom of the card with on the background a repetition of the words 'happy legal assistant day' in soft grey.
Inside Text: To honor you on this special day for all of your hard work, thank you. You're very appreciated!
Artist Notes: Thinking of you on Paralegal Day greeting card decorated with a bright pink gerbera daisy flower in a flower garden with royal blue accent flowers. A pretty way to say thank you to a valued employee!
Artist Notes: "Case Closed, you're the best" - a colorful illustration of a group of legal assistants on the bottom of the card with on the background a repetition of the words 'happy paralegal day' in soft grey.
Artist Notes: "We'll be brief, you do a great job!" - a colorful illustration of a group of legal assistants on the bottom of the card with on the background a repetition of the words 'happy paralegal day' in soft grey.
Inside Text: You do such great work around here and we appreciate your dedication!
Artist Notes: "Happy Paralegal Day" - a colorful illustration of a group of legal assistants on the bottom of the card with on the background a repetition of the word 'paralegal' in soft grey.
Inside Text: Happy Legal Assistant Day!
Artist Notes: This joyful card is a delightful way to say thank you to all of your special Legal Assistants and Paralegals on Legal Assistant Day. Its colors are bright and happy and the card features an extended arm, in a suit jacket, reaching in from the card's left side, holding a bouquet of yellow, pink and purple flowers, in a bouquet, offered in appreciation. The hand lettered message "Thanks for a job well done" appears at the top of the turquoise background card. Your inside message reads "Happy Legal Assistant Day".
Inside Text: Take a break from all of the legal work and enjoy yourself on October 23rd. Put your feet up, grab a refreshing drink, and catch some Perry Mason reruns! Happy National Paralegal Day!
Inside Text: When the going gets tough you are even tougher! Thanks for all you do!
Artist Notes: On Paralegal Day, it is the perfect time to let your legal assistant know they are appreciated. Appreciating all of the work that they do, this card shows a leather bound book and gavel to mark the legal profession.
Inside Text: The writ - Have a wonderful day! Here's to a great paralegal!
Artist Notes: Illustration of a pink ribbon tied round a brown colored folder (the greeting card in this case). On the 'folder' is stamped "HAPPY PARALEGAL DAY". The stamp design also feature the scales of justice.
Artist Notes: "Case Closed, you're the best" - a colorful illustration of a group of legal assistants on the bottom of the card with on the background a repetition of the words 'happy legal assistant day' in soft grey.
Inside Text: You've been found guilty of being an outstanding Legal Assistant. Thanks for all you do and Happy Legal Assistant Day!
Artist Notes: "Hear Ye, Hear Ye, You've been found guilty of" is the white hand lettered wording that fills both the top and bottom of this rich blue Legal Assistant Day card for all the Legal Assistants or Paralegals in your Law Firm or who you know personally. A brown wood gavel rests on the round pounding block, at the center of the card, on a pile of white paper. The card's inside wording completes the thought started on the front with the words "You've been found guilty of being an outstanding Legal Assistant. Thanks for all you do and Happy Legal Assistant Day!"
Inside Text: Wishing you a great Paralegal Day. Thank you for all the hard work you do and we appreciate you.
Artist Notes: Happy Paralegal Day, paper greeting card with a gavel, card with text, and vintage United States constitutional documents. Photograph of antique American artifacts.
Artist Notes: Illustration of a pink ribbon tied round diagonal corners of the card. In the middle is a drawing of law text books and client files, stamped with the greeting 'HAPPY PARALEGAL DAY'. The stamp design also features the scales of justice.
Inside Text: Thanks for doing a purrfect job!
Artist Notes: A cartoon of four different colored cats holding up a cerise colored sign that says 'Happy Paralegal Day'. The image has a white background.
Inside Text: Wishing you a great Legal Assistant Day. Thank you for all the hard work you do and we appreciate you.
Artist Notes: The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights with a vintage wooden gavel are featured on this Happy Legal Assistant Day greeting card. Image and verse copyright © Shoaff Ballanger Studios 2013.


I started Bake Three Fifty because I have such a passion for baking. When people see one of our desserts and try them, their faces light up – I absolutely love that moment. For me, that's how I know I've succeeded.
We serve build your own cupcakes & ice cream sandwiches. All decorating is done by our staff but from start to finish guests can design their very own sweet creation.
My favourite item is The Works. It's a crazy combination of cupcake, ice cream sandwich, and 6 toppings. Basically like a dream come true.
That would be our ice cream sandwich. It's a scoop of ice cream between two big cookies and any 3 toppings you choose. It's big enough to share but you won't want to!
I often try to recommend a combination I like to call "Chocoholic" – double chocolate cookie and chocolate ice cream, topped with chocolate sauce, crushed oreos and M&Ms. Some people think it's too much chocolate, but I say there's no such thing.
Winning the Golden Fork grand prize at Food Truck Festival Ontario was a pretty unforgettable experience. My whole family was there helping on the truck that day, and it was so special to be able to share that moment with them.
As of now we don't have a store. We're just having fun living the trucker life and going to all these exciting events. Maybe down the line we'll open a store… stay tuned!


Nestled in the 25-acre Marina Bay Resort on the New River, TRYP by Wyndham Maritime Fort Lauderdale takes its lifestyle cues from South Florida's culture of boating and outdoor, on-the-water recreation. Soaring eight stories at the water's edge, our boutique hotel's distinctive architectural sail and sleek nautically inspired facade make it an unmistakable new landmark on the Marina Mile Boulevard. From the aquatic fish tank in the lobby to the tranquil Zen Tea Garden and koi pond, it's a sensory experience designed to captivate boaters, business execs, and on-the-go explorers—the place to stay in Fort Lauderdale.


Oxford, home to the famous Oxford University, founded in the 12th century, is an ancient college town and a wonderful place to explore. It's popular with all types of travelers, from families to couples, looking for a weekend or longer escape. There are numerous hotels, from luxury to budget, which, regardless of cost, tend to be smaller historic inns, bed-and-breakfasts, or boutique hotels, which appeal to all kinds of tourists.
The best area to stay is the historic city center, where you'll find the various colleges; medieval churches; and plenty of striking Gothic buildings housing museums, shops, theaters, restaurants, and hotels, like the luxe Vanbrugh House Hotel and the Old Bank Hotel.
Summertown, about 2.5 kilometers north of the historic city center, is the second best area to stay. This popular suburb hosts a number of hotels, including the family-friendly Galexie Hotel and mid-range Burlington Hotel. The main street, Banbury Road, is filled with restaurants, shops, and galleries, and if you walk far enough south on it, you'll reach Oxford proper.
One of Oxford's top luxury hotels is Old Parsonage Hotel in the heart of the historic city center, next to St. Giles church, and surrounded by colleges and charming restaurants. The hotel is elegant and historic, with an original front door dating back to the late 1600s and the original stone hearth in the lobby. There are just 35 rooms and suites, which are stylish and individually decorated and feature marble bathrooms and often freestanding tubs. Away from the rooms, there is a restaurant serving classic British bistro fare, a garden terrace, library, and bikes for guests to use. Parking is free.
Old Bank Hotel has a prestigious location next to some of Oxford's oldest colleges and is also in the heart of the city center, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and the theater. The property is housed in connecting buildings, which date in part back to the 1300s. The 42 rooms are all luxe in their decor and come in a few different sizes, but the superior deluxe rooms are the best choice as they feature views across the city from comfy window seats. On-site amenities include a restaurant, bikes for guests to use, and free city walking tours by a resident guide.
Vanbrugh House Hotel is another excellent luxury choice in a fantastic location, within walking distance of shopping, dining, and museums and across form the Oxford Union buildings. This boutique hotel is inside an 18th-century Cotswold townhouse and features just 22 individually styled rooms and suites, which are all elegantly appointed and very comfortable, with features like claw-foot bathtubs and four-poster bed frames. Amenities include free Wi-Fi and a restaurant, which serves breakfast and lunch with an option to dine on a garden terrace.
One of the top mid-range properties is in the suburb of Summertown. The Burlington House Hotel is on a quiet street just a block from where the bus running into the city center stops. Inside a Victorian home, it's a classic B&B with 12 individually decorated and brightly-colored rooms featuring comfortable beds, flatscreen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The included breakfast is delicious and comes with hot and continental selections. There is free parking on-site and a relaxing Japanese garden courtyard.
Royal Oxford Hotel is another good-value hotel just a 10-minute walk from Oxford's historic city center. There are 26 rooms, which are simple in decor but well maintained with flatscreen TVs, free snacks, and Wi-Fi. There is a 24-hour front desk and on-site dry cleaning and laundry service. Other amenities include a breakfast buffet for a fee and a Korean restaurant serving lunch and dinner.
The Holt Hotel is a little ways outside of town but worth the stay if you want to be in the countryside. Located in a 15th-century coaching inn, about 1.6 kilometers from the Heyford train station, the historic hotel features individually styled rooms done up in period decor. On-site amenities include a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, and conference rooms. The property is also pet-friendly and welcomes children.
Travelodge Oxford Peartree Hotel is a budget choice located just off the A34 about 5.5 kilometers from the city center. The rooms are spacious and tidy and feature king beds with comfortable mattresses and soft duvets, as well as flatscreen TVs and work desks. There are also family rooms with pullout sofas, and children under 16 sleep free with an adult guest.
Premier Inn Oxford Hotel is another budget bet, which offers clean and comfortable lodging but is not located in the city center proper. You'll find it on the outskirts of town but within walking distance of the Oxford Business Park. The rooms are contemporary in decor and relatively spacious. There is free Wi-Fi and parking, and an on-site restaurant serves three meals a day, including an all-you-can-eat breakfast for a fee.
For families looking for a boutique hotel experience, try the Galaxie Hotel, which is made up of two connecting red-brick Victorian houses on a residential street, about 1.6 kilometers from the city center, in the popular suburb of Summertown. This family-run B&B features 32 great-value rooms, which vary in size but are all stylish and modern in decor, with a mix of dark wood and soothing colors. All are clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. It also offers a few triple bed and interconnecting rooms for families. A full breakfast is included, and there is a garden area with a koi pond and sculptures to relax by.
Just three kilometers north of Oxford's city center and less than a 10-minute walk from shops and restaurants in Summertown, the Remont Oxford Hotel is another good family choice in the mid-range price bracket. It has contemporary rooms, which are clean and comfortable and feature lots of natural light, mango-wood furnishings, and colorful design accents. The property is also kid-friendly, with a dedicated family room featuring a double and single bed and an option for a cot. A full English breakfast is included in the rate, and there is also free parking, two lounges, and a garden with seating areas.
De Vere Oxford Thames is in a naturally gorgeous location on 30 acres of parkland about five kilometers south of Oxford. It is an elegant, good-value property in a medieval manor, which has a distinct romantic vibe, featuring airy and spacious contemporary rooms, with comfy beds and, in many cases, balconies. There is an on-site restaurant with river vistas, a Roman bath-style indoor pool, a hot tub, spa, sauna, and steam room, as well as a fitness center, and an all-weather tennis court.
Set inside a medieval castle, Malmaison Oxford Castle is a good pick for couples. It is a luxe property that offers elegant rooms and suites with original building features, like exposed steel beams and brickwork, as well as modern amenities like free Wi-Fi and flatscreen TVs. Beds are comfy, and room service is available 24 hours a day. Amenities include a brasserie, which also serves afternoon tea, and paid parking.


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The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) continues to work with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the consultant community to update and refine the Project Delivery process.
The Cost Estimating Guideline has been revised to reflect that the Project Manager, with the assistance of the project's designer, are to update a project's Capital project construction cost estimate either annually or when a significant change in the project has occurred that effects the estimate, whichever is soonest.
The Concept Development (CD) guidance has been revised to reflect additional guidance details regarding activity, Review Draft CD Report and Address Comments (2580).
The Concept Development (CD) guidance has been revised to reflect additional guidance details regarding activity, Conduct Value Engineering Review (2435).
The FHWA has updated the list of active PoDIs and their corresponding IPOPs to include New Jersey Weather Savy Roads. These documents are available in the Process Summaries - Stewardship and Oversight Agreement area.
The FHWA has updated the list of active PoDIs and their corresponding IPOPs to include Route 206 Bypass Contract B. These documents are available in the Process Summaries - Stewardship and Oversight Agreement area.
The Concept Development (CD) guidance has been revised to reflect additional guidance details regarding activity, Investigate Need for Traffic Regulation Orders (2485).
The FHWA has updated the list of active PoDIs and their corresponding IPOPs to include Rt23/I-80/Rt 46 Interchange. These documents are available in the Process Summaries - Stewardship and Oversight Agreement area.
The FHWA has updated the list of active PoDIs and their corresponding IPOPs to include I-80 WB, McBride Ave to Polify Rd. These documents are available in the Process Summaries - Stewardship and Oversight Agreement area.
The Limited Scope Project Delivery Approach has been revised to include a new Limited Scope Concept Development Guide Rail Replacement Checklist. The checklist will enable the Department to programmatically assess and replace deficient guide rail.
The FHWA has updated the list of active PoDIs and their corresponding IPOPs to include Job Order Contracting North 2017 (ITS Maintenance) & Job Order Contracting South 2017 (ITS Maintenance). These documents are available in the Process Summaries - Stewardship and Oversight Agreement area.
The Capital Project Delivery website has been updated to include a link to the PMRS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The link is located within the "Helpful Links" tab, under "Project Management".
The existing Stewardship and Oversight Agreement on Project Assumption and Program Oversight has been amended to include Mutual Service Standards. These standards have been developed and agreed upon by the FHWA & the NJDOT in order to establish expectation levels of each agency, to assist in meeting goals, and to deliver our mutual services for the benefit of the public.
In an effort to streamline the process, the CPD guidance has been revised to eliminate the Project Management (PM) Plan.
The CD Report related guidance was revised to reflect that all CD Reports will be submitted to the respective FHWA Area Engineer for review and concurrence.
The FHWA and NJDOT have agreed to a revised PoDI Evaluation Process. The revised process continues to rely significantly on the Capital Program Screening Committee (CPSC) meetings to screen the project pool for risks that would qualify the project as a PoDI. The new process and appendixes are available in the Process Summaries - Stewardship and Oversight Agreement area.
The FHWA has updated the list of active PoDIs and their corresponding IPOPs. These documents, along with a list of "Projects that are no longer PoDIs" are available in the Process Summaries - Stewardship and Oversight Agreement area.
The CPD website has been revised to include the addition of a Value Engineering Webpage. The webpage is accessible through the Process Summaries tab. The webpage provides access to the new NJDOT Value Engineering Process Guideline and the Value Engineering Process Flow Chart.
The Limited Scope Project Delivery Guideline has been revised to include the NJDOT Pavement Preservation Guidance (PPG). The PPG describes the Department's systematic approach to selecting and advancing Pavement Preservation projects as part of its strategic Pavement Preservation Program.
The description for the CD Activities "Obtain Management Systems Input" (2015) and "Obtain Shareholder Input" (2025) have been revised to reflect the addition of a new Project Input Contact table. The table contains the most recent Contact Name along with the Unit and Management System and what information should be requested from each unit. The table will be updated quarterly to coincide with the Capital Project Delivery (CPD) and Subject Matter Experts (SME) information.
The CPD Overview web page was revised to reflect the addition of the Transportation Systems Management (TSM) Limited Scope Project Delivery Process guidance. This new process is to be used for all limited scope design projects led by TSM.


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Premiere: Biblical space out on new track "Fugue State"
by Jeff Terich
Toronto rockers Biblical are releasing their new album The City That Always Sleeps on September 15 via Tee Pee. And today, Treble is premiering a new track from the album, titled "Fugue State." The track features a tense build-up that releases with an atmospheric, dreamy, almost shoegazey texture and a drum backing that nods to "When the Levee Breaks." It's a heady psychedelic number, with a great deal of emotional heft behind it. But best of all, there's a guitar solo that truly rips (stick around for it!).
The band's Nick Sewell said the following about the track: "We were determined to explore some new sounds for this record and "Fugue State" definitely falls into that category. More than any other song on the record, it really operates with a sense of open space. That gave us plenty of room to experiment, specifically with the vocals which turned out to have a sort of morbid 'Pet Sounds' vibe.
"Lyrically, the song is a classic rumination on existential dread — the type you might have in the middle of the night after walking from a bad dream. There's a poem by John Updike called Perfection Wasted that I kept coming back to. It rides a fine line between dry, sardonic wit and tenderness. Definitely the qualities I was hoping to capture with 'Fugue State'."
Hear the track below, via the trippy visualizer.
Biblical The City That Always Sleeps tracklist:
1. Mature Themes
2. The Last Thing I Remember
3. Regicide
4. Fugue State
5. Gallows Humor
7. The City That Always Sleeps
8. House of Knives
Biblical rock
Jeff Terich
Jeff Terich is the founder and editor of Treble. He's been writing about music for 20 years and has been published at American Songwriter, Bandcamp Daily, Reverb, Spin, Stereogum, uDiscoverMusic, VinylMePlease and some others that he's forgetting right now. He's still not tired of it.
Jeff Terich August 18, 2017
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PJ Harvey announces vinyl reissue of Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea
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Trillionaire share anthemic new heavy rock single "Dead by 25"
Radiohead introduce digital holiday cards

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On Saturday, March 18, 2017, members and guests of the Washington Map Society met at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C. to learn how maps are integrated within an exhibit environment. The tour was led by Daniel Cole, who has served as the Research Cartographer for the Smithsonian since 1986 and as the Institution's GIS Coordinator since 1990. The field trip visited two exhibits with discussions about the maps involved in each: "The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire" and "Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations."
The Society will meet at the National Museum of the American Indian (4th St & Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560) to learn how maps are integrated within an exhibit environment. The tour will be led by Daniel Cole, who has served as the Research Cartographer for the Smithsonian since 1986 and as the Institution's GIS Coordinator since 1990. The field trip will visit two exhibits with discussions about the maps involved in each: "The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire" and "Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations."
The tour will last approximately 1.5 hours. Afterward members can tour the museum at their own pace. On the premises are the Mitsitam Café, open daily 11 AM–3 PM; closed December 25 and the Mitsitam Coffee bar, open daily 10 AM-5:30 PM. The museum will begin closing at 5:15 PM.
Visitors should be prepared for a security check upon entrance to the museum. Please note there may be a line to enter the building on busy days. Security policies and a list of prohibited items are available on the Security page.


In the lead up to UFC Fortaleza, many of the talking points surrounding Jose Aldo read like a eulogy. These sentiments likely stemmed from his recent announcement that he will be retiring after he completes the three fights remaining on his UFC contract. In combat sports, retirement talk oftentimes indicates a fighter doesn't have his or her head completely in the game. Having one foot out the door, some might presume said fighter is no longer among the elite. Whether Aldo's fighting ability is declining is up for debate. But in his co-main event slot against Renato Moicano, Aldo proved that he's still one of the top active featherweights in the UFC. In fact, one could argue the only fighter ahead of him is the champion he was superseded by, Max Holloway.
Champion or not, this was an impressive victory. Renato Moicano is on the rise at featherweight. Like Aldo's previous foes of whom he was defeated by, Moicano is tall, long, and generally big for the 145-pound weight class. Though the first round appeared competitive, none of Moicano's perceived physical advantages mattered in the end. Jose Aldo defeated Renato Moicano via 2nd round TKO. Further solidifying the nostalgia surrounding this vintage stoppage, Aldo leapt out of the cage and ran into the Brazilian crowd to celebrate. This is exactly what he did seven years ago after knocking out Chad Mendes at UFC 142. At that time, the victory was a title defense proving he was the number one featherweight in the world. The TKO over Renato Moicano indicates he may currently belong in the number two slot.
If Aldo's proclamation of having only three fights remaining holds true, he's now down to two. Aldo wants to fight again in Brazil at the UFC 237 event in May. One match-up that stands out as a possibility is a bout against Brian Ortega. Like Moicano, Ortega is ranked in the top 5 of the UFC featherweight division. Ortega is currently coming off of a loss against Max Holloway. Were he to lose to Aldo, it wouldn't necessarily derail an inbound title shot. At the same time, it would by no means be the much-needed tune up fight many believe Ortega could use right now. But it would undoubtedly be an intriguing match-up for fans alike.
Ortega absorbed a record-breaking number of strikes in his failed bid at the featherweight title in December. Because of the damage taken in the fight, he was suspended for six months or until medically cleared. Should Ortega wait for the suspension to run it's course, he will be eligible to compete in June of 2019. This would of course be after the May 11th UFC 237 event Aldo has his eyes on. Although Ortega looks to have healed like wolverine, he may need more than six months to fully recover from the Holloway fight. Though Ortega's cryptic tweet posted on the evening of Aldo's victory points to his interest in a possible showdown.
Aldo has expressed interest in moving up for his long awaited UFC lightweight debut. He's mentioned fighting Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone, Dustin Poirier, and other ranked lightweights. There has even been talk of Aldo and Anthony Pettis resurrecting plans for their super fight that never came to fruition.
Currently, Pettis is scheduled for a one-off welterweight encounter against Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson. The Pettis/Thompson fight is currently scheduled to take place at Ultimate Fight Night 148 on March 23rd, 2019. For Pettis to fight Aldo on May 11th, he would need to come out of his fight with Thompson relatively unscathed. He would then need to fight Jose Aldo six weeks later at 155 pounds. Though not impossible, these circumstances do not sound overly likely. But then again, Anthony Pettis has already publicly accepted.
Whoever Aldo's final opponents in the UFC will be, one thing remains certain. Jose Aldo is one of, if not the greatest featherweight to ever do it. Even without the belt, his longevity as a competitor in the upper echelon is truly remarkable. It is this writers opinion that we as fans should enjoy what remains of Jose Aldo in the UFC. If he ends it on his terms, like he's says he will, he will be sorely missed in less than a year. The clock is ticking.


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Two new pieces of malware affecting Mac OS X appeared this week, a Trojan horse and a hacker tool for creating backdoors.
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JACKSON, MI - Don't be surprised if Christopher Russo crawls under your vehicle and tells you your brakes are bad. He knows what he's doing.
Years of training in motor vehicle law and mechanical maintenance has made Russo the best of the best at what he does every day on I-94 in Jackson County.
Assigned to the Michigan State Police's Jackson post, Russo, of Eaton Rapids, is this year's MSP Motor Carrier Officer of the Year.
"I'm honored to have been named motor carrier of the year, but I couldn't have done it without my team," Russo said. "We've got a great crew here in Jackson."
Being a motor carrier officer differs from being a state trooper. Though they have the same power and authority as a state trooper, their focus is primarily on commercial vehicle enforcement.
The "mechanic cops," as Russo calls himself and his team, work primarily on I-94. They check commercial semitrailers to make sure they don't weigh too much to be on the road, they aren't too big, their brakes work and the drivers have proper documentation completed and up to date, Russo said.
"We do this in the hopes we can stop terrible crashes before they happen," he said. "It can take (trucks) two to three football fields of distance before they come to a stop if the brakes are not working right."
When Russo isn't out on I-94 in his "get dirty" MSP issued fatigues, crawling under vehicles, he serves as a training officer teaching others how to identify human trafficking, which happens along I-94, he said.
"If anything, I try to at least remind people that human trafficking exists, and it passes through Jackson," Russo said.
Though he takes pride in his work and has much love for the Jackson community, Russo didn't start out in Jackson.
"I always wanted to work in Jackson," Russo said. "My wife's family is from here and I've always been in love with this area. It has its problems, but I feel Jackson is on its way up."
Graduating from South Lyon High School in 2000, Russo began his journey in law enforcement studying criminal justice at Washtenaw Community College.
While he was there, he met his wife, Hanna, in a sociology class. The couple has three children and one on the way.
Russo continued his education at Eastern Michigan University, graduating in 2009 with a degree in criminology.
He was ready to put on a badge and serve the public, but there was one problem -- nobody was hiring.
"There just weren't any openings anywhere for new officers back then," Russo said. "There were a handful of openings popping up every so often, but I was competing against hundreds of applicants."
Defeated, he took a job refurbishing windows on high-rise buildings in Houston, Texas while he continued to apply for law enforcement jobs back home.
"I really wanted to come back to Michigan," he said.
Just when he said things looked their worst, he got a call from the Michigan State Police asking if he was interested in enlisting in the next motor carrier class.
He jumped at the opportunity and became a sworn motor carrier in 2012, first serving in the Monroe post before coming to Jackson.
"The best thing about this job is every day is something new and you always meet new people," Russo said. "We have contact mostly with truckers and these guys come from all over the world. The trucking industry is very diverse, and I love talking with these guys."


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A: Thanks Andrew:
Finally i found the issue, jna was creating tmp files into a folder where my user haven´t permissions, i have two solutions

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*change java.io.tempdir

*request permissions for my user

Both of them worked like a charm
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LENNOXVILLE – Among the 87 players currently present at Alouettes training camp, there's only one who is certain to not be on the Alouettes roster when the 2014 season kicks off in Calgary.
Ironically, he's also the one grinning ear-to-ear.
Invited via a partnership between the CFL and CIS, Université de Sherbrooke Vert et Or quarterback Jérémi Roch has been in attendance at the Montreal club's training camp since the start of rookie camp, partaking in all daily practices and meetings.
Practising in his own backyard, current Vert et Or teammates aren't the only ones swinging by practice to catch him tossing passes to Chad Johnson, S.J. Green, and Brandon Whitaker, as he's also reconnected with a number of his former Sherbrooke teammates on the field in Nicolas Boulay, Ismael Bamba and Jean-Nicolas Beaulieu.
Before hitting the field on Wednesday, the Alouettes added offensive tackle Shannon Breen (West Virginia), receiver Brandan Green (Grand Valley State) and linebacker Carmen Messina (New Mexico) to the roster. The team also released receiver David Clowney, defensive end Lanston Tanyi as well as linebacker Shawn Plummer.
Brandon London is having a good camp so far, doubling the number of catches he makes every day. Again on Day 4, he made a spectacular grab good for a touchdown… Receiver Preston Cleckley impressed the coaching staff and management following the team's mini-camp in Vero Beach, FL and has continued to do so since his arrival at Bishop"s. Wednesday, he made a great catch on a long Tanner Marsh pass before also returning kicks on special teams… S.J. Green made a spectacular one-handed catch, similar to one he made opposite Hamilton in Guelph during the 2013 season.
The Alouettes will once again hit the field starting from 7:50 a.m. on Thursday, for back-to-back practices at Coulter Field.


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ARTICLES NEWS 8 QUESTIONS INTERNET BOZOS HATE TO ANSWER
8 Questions Internet Bozos Hate To Answer
Dan Fritschie
Now, I love hearing a good conspiracy theory. Who wouldn't want to hear about a secret Pentagon spaceship piloted exclusively by Sasquatches? (Short answer: they're leaving Earth because humans invented camera phones.)
And yet, I have a real problem with conspiracy theorists. For me, it's sorta like Star Trek: love the stories, can't stand the fan club. But I've noticed that these theories all seem to follow the same basic narrative structure. They're all high-stakes political thrillers with tons of intrigue, government corruption at the highest level, scientists that no one takes seriously, and a whole lot of "by God, if we don't do something about this now the world as we know it will be doomed." And just like any form of entertainment, I've noticed quite a few plot holes, and I have some questions.
8 "Just … Why?"
The goal of every conspiracy theory is to try to give a simple explanation to something we cannot comprehend or are unwilling to accept, to give some sense of order to all of the chaos. It's just a flashy answer to the age-old philosophical question of "Why?" Well, let's throw that question right back at the conspiracy theorists: Why? What reasons do you have to believe these things? No, seriously, what are the real reasons you choose to believe them?
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Note: These are also 8 questions to get conspiracy theorists to punch you in the throat.
According to an article in the journal Current Directions in Psychological Science, three key reasons people are compelled to believe in conspiracy theories. The first is their desire to understand the world around them, but they're not willing to accept an answer that doesn't automatically jibe with their own worldview. Accepting the ugly truth might go against their most deep-seated beliefs, so instead they latch on to a comfortable lie.
The second reason is their need to have some form of control in their lives. These people have already reached a comfort level, and any inconvenient truth that threatens to take them out of that bubble must be fake news. Anything that might force them to accept responsibility for their behavior going forward has got to be some sort of a hoax, right?
Related: 8 Animals That Are Just Lazy Combinations of Other Animals
7 "Is This About You Being Right, Or Do You Just Wanna Make Other People Appear Wrong?"
The third and possibly most common reason people believe in conspiracy theories is because it makes them feel special. The further down the internet rabbit hole these people go, the more they uncover supposedly privileged information the infamous "they" don't want anyone to know about, and that leads them to believe that they now know more than even the world's foremost experts on the subject. But worse than that, it also makes them cocky enough to pick a fight with everyone they encounter online. And now, we witness the Dunning-Kruger Effect evolving into a Debate-Me-Bro.
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Let's stop referring to this culture as "the marketplace of ideas" because that label is being way too generous. If anything, it's a flea market of brain worms. It's a rap battle for people who have never heard a song before. It's a dick-measuring contest where no one brought a ruler and nobody drops trou.
Engaging in a debate with an internet troll is a pointless endeavor, mainly because at least three of those words do not accurately describe the experience. It is not that engaging, trolls are supposed to let you pass after you answer their riddles, and it sure as hell is not a debate. In a proper debate, there are rules. There are time limits. You're required to be civil, organized, and clown emojis are not allowed.
Related: 7 Basic Things You Won't Believe You're All Doing Wrong
6 "OK … What Are You Selling?"
There is now a fourth reason conspiracy theories are so prevalent lately: It's become a hugely profitable business model. The doomsayers used to be relegated to dark web bulletin boards and self-published manifestos, but now many of them have gone mainstream and built their own media empires. If it feels like conspiracy theories are getting crazier every day, it's because they're designed that way for a reason. Outrageous, inflammatory rhetoric generates clicks, and clicks boost ad revenue. Then the algorithms kick in and start suggesting similar content. Lather, rinse, repeat, and don't forget to like, comment, share, subscribe, check out our Patreon, and buy our merch!
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There's a conspiracy behind these conspiracy theories, and it's no mere theory.
Cynical? Absolutely, but it's still a valid point. People like Alex Jones didn't get where they are because of their bubbly personalities. No, they're successful because they know how to scare their listeners and make them exit through the gift shop.
Like modern American gun culture, the message comes out to, "Society could collapse at any moment, so stock up on our line of food buckets and tactical cargo pants! They're putting chemicals in the water supply that'll turn us all into beta male soy boys, so use the promo code ALPHA for a discount on our wide range of branded water filters and testosterone booster supplements (warning: may contain soy)!"
When the herald of the apocalypse tells you they accept credit cards, be skeptical. You know how you'll know when the world is really coming to an end? When survival gear no longer comes with free shipping and overnight delivery.
Related: 6 Crazy AF Products Celebrities Actually Tried To Sell You
5 "You've Never Been In A Group Project, Have You?"
Every human being is fallible, and if you think you're an exception to that rule … there's your flaw. Regardless of your talent, your training, or your confidence, there is always a chance you could mess something up. When multiple people work together, one person's strengths might balance out some of the others' weaknesses, but everyone involved brings with them their own unique potential to completely screw the pooch. That is true of any group project, be it in a classroom or the workplace, and if the tiniest speck of shit hits the fan, people will hear about it … but that strangely never seems to happen in a conspiracy theory, does it?
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No, an all-caps anonymous forum post doesn't count as "people hearing about it."
Every shadow government and super secret organization hellbent on world domination has the most extreme hiring criteria ever. They have to recruit an entire workforce capable of pulling off the impossible, in total secrecy, without making a single mistake along the way. But they also have to find enough dirt on each of their members to completely discredit anyone who tries to blow the whistle on the operation. Oh, and not to mention disloyalty could also be punishable by a mysterious and unsolvable death. Can you imagine how stressful it must be to get called into a meeting with that HR department?
Related: 5 WTF Side Projects Of Infamous Serial Killers
4 "Couldn't They Accomplish The Same Goal Without Being So Cartoonishly Evil?"
Let's ruin a movie: Thanos already had everything he needed to succeed ten minutes into Avengers: Infinity War. His goal was to use all of the Infinity Stones to eliminate half of all life in the universe. He had already spent years traveling from planet to planet killing half of the population with his army. By the ten-minute mark of Infinity War, he had acquired the Space Stone, which would allow him to travel to anywhere in the universe instantly, and he had already taken the Power Stone, which meant he could kill an entire planet if he wanted to.
With just those two stones, he could have achieved his goal a million times easier than he could before, and without needing spaceships or armies. He could just teleport, genocide, teleport, genocide.
"Thanos, we have united to stop you, and ... damn, he's gone again. And now, he murdered Naboo."
The only reason he went after the other stones was to be a greedy, dramatic prick. But since Marvel had spent 18 movies building up to this, and Robert Downey, Jr.'s solid gold pool house wasn't gonna pay for itself, they had to stretch the plot out to 2.5 hours plus a 3-hour sequel. The end result was awesome, don't get me wrong, but it wasn't exactly practical.
But that's how big event movies have warped people's minds on conspiracies. No one is gonna give a shit unless the stakes are ludicrously high and there are tons of A-list celebrities involved. If you were to tell people that there's a cabal of Satanic child sex traffickers harvesting their victims' adrenal glands to make psychedelic drugs, you'd get laughed out of that pitch meeting. But if you say Tom Hanks and Oprah Winfrey are attached to the project, that will get you some press.
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"We already hate her and/or love her, you see, because she is richer than us."
That's why theories like QAnon make no damn sense. They wouldn't have to go to that much trouble. If Oprah really was a Satanist, she wouldn't need to hide it. She could just select The Necronomicon for her book club, and two weeks later soccer moms everywhere would be sacrificing virgins. Tom Hanks wouldn't need to harvest children's organs to make drugs when it'd be much easier for him to take whatever his son Chet is on these days.
Another example would be the rumor that Bill Gates is putting a microchip in the COVID vaccine to track everyone who gets the shot. According to Forbes, he is currently the fourth-richest man on the planet, and the other 99 people in the top 100 are way more likely to be a Bond villain than he is. If Gates truly wanted to track people's activities, he would've either hidden a subroutine in the Windows source code decades ago, or he would've made a smartphone that people actually wanted to buy.
Related: The 5 Most Cartoonishly Evil Banks of All Time
3 "Does That Technology Even Exist?"
One of the weirdest tropes in conspiracy theories is when they involve the use of outrageous technology that even Roland Emmerich would think is lazy writing, and that guy's next movie is about the moon falling. Yeah, a movie where the moon just … falls.
Back to the Bill Gates vaccine microchip theory … If you honestly think a microchip that could fit through a 25-gauge medical needle would be powerful enough to send out a tracking signal, then you obviously haven't seen someone pay for their groceries using an Apple Watch. Just so we're clear: a $400 top-of-the-line smartwatch can barely conduct a payment an inch away from the reader, but a microscopic implant they're secretly giving out for free can be picked up by satellites in outer freaking space?
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Yes, we inject chips into pets. But no, we can't use those to track them.
Even if you were to accept that the incredible technology "they" are using in these theories was actually real, it doesn't mean they're using it wisely. If the U.S. Government really did have devices that could control the weather, why do nearly all deadly hurricanes head towards the United States? If George Soros really had a space laser, wouldn't his critics would be piles of ash by now? If MKUltra was anywhere close to perfecting mass mind control, advertising would've tricked us into buying all of our products from just a handful of corporate conglomerates-wait … that one kinda checks out.
Related: 5 Advanced Technologies Nature Does Better Than Scientists
2 "How Do You Make A Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich?"
This is gonna be a weird analogy, but bear with me here. Grab a sheet of paper and write down instructions on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Next, have a friend go into the kitchen and try to make that sandwich using only the literal wording of your instructions. They are not allowed to improvise or fill in any steps they know you forgot to include.
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"Put the peanut butter ..."
"What, all of it? Cool, got you."
The sandwich you receive is gonna be horrible, and here's why: Unless you were freakishly meticulous with your PB&J instructions, you most likely skipped over multiple minute details that your common sense, not your friend's, would've filled in. Maybe you forgot to specify what kind of bread to use, or tell them to open the jars, or use a plate … And now your friend just handed you a couple of leftover garlic knots with two jars smashed between them. Bon appétit!
When trying to convey to another person how events are supposed to happen, the human brain tends to paint the picture with an extremely broad brush. Step 1 and step 2 might make sense together in the abstract, but when you start to break it down into step 1a, 1b, 1c, etc. you may find a detail (or lack thereof) that sends the whole thing crumbling down. Now that you've seen how that principle could ruin something as simple as a sandwich, shouldn't potentially world-changing conspiracy theories be held to the same standard?
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For instance, the famous "there are no doors" theory falls apart, when you consider all the doors.
It's not even about demanding proof of these claims, it's about filling in the gaps in the narrative. In order for a story of that magnitude to be remotely credible it has to be told in baby steps, not giant leaps in logic. No expert in any field needs to disprove anything you're saying when your theory wouldn't even get a passing grade in a creative writing course.
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1 "What Happens If You're Right?"
The one thing that all great conspiracy theories have in common is they all seem to be perpetually stuck in the middle act of the movie. The bad guys and their motivations have been established. We sorta have an idea of the magnitude of the threat we're facing. If the story even has a hero, they're really not doing a great job saving the day so far. But let's just assume the theories are correct and cut straight to the climactic showdown. Who do you think is gonna win?
Probably whoever already has two infinity stones.
It's pretty safe to assume that any shadowy group that secretly rules the world (and/or wants to destroy it) is not going down like a Scooby Doo villain if they are finally exposed. They didn't spend all that time, money, and effort to devise that evil plan without having contingencies. Most likely, they're just gonna accelerate their backup plan, which might not get them everything they initially wanted, but at least now they don't have to be subtle. If you thought the New World Order sounded bad before, now imagine the store-brand version!
And to all of the internet sleuths who busted this case wide open: What are you expecting, a cookie? Are you gonna be the leaders of the resistance now? If these boogeymen were half as powerful and dangerous as you had made them out to be, your best-case scenario is you'll be the smuggest person at the prison camp.
As the old saying goes, perhaps the greatest conspiracy is there is no conspiracy. Maybe the world is just a pile of chaos held together with dumb luck and wishful thinking. It's comforting to believe that ultimately there's someone to blame for this world not being an absolute paradise, but you have to keep things in perspective. Because while we're distracted trying to guess who's pulling the strings behind the curtain, the leaders in front of the curtain are not shy about what they're actually doing.
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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/neon-spectacles-and-bright-lights-lure-eaters-in-the-age-of-instagram
Neon, spectacles and bright lights lure eaters in the age of Instagram
Arts Dec 17, 2017 5:37 PM EDT
The sign is hard to miss. Huge, neon and red, the glowing word "QUEENS," on the back wall of the restaurant Sekend Sun, is visible from the street on a busy block in Astoria, New York.
Owners Derrek Vernon and Jay Zimmerman installed it three years ago when the restaurant opened, hoping that people would post photos of it on social media. A few months later, it had far exceeded their expectations, drawing a steady stream of posts on Instagram — free advertising for the restaurant. Now, he's considering a new project in Manhattan, and brainstorming the next Instagram hit.
As restaurants and other businesses compete for customers, social media platforms, in particular Instagram, are influencing how they look. Interior designers say they are increasingly creating spaces with Instagram in mind, making businesses brighter, boldly-patterned, and instantly shareable.
#newyorkcity #queens #astoria #sekendsun #iphonex #iphonephotography
A post shared by Julius Ching (@76baltazar) on Nov 3, 2017 at 7:42pm PDT
Designing restaurants now means planning "Instagrammable moments" — photography-ready elements for smartphone-wielding customers, said Chris Kofitsas, president of design firm New World Design Builders.
"Social media platforms have absolutely affected the way that we design," Kofitsas said. "We're trying to fantasize about how people use our space, but also create memories in our spaces. So we often have areas in our spaces that we carve out for Instagrammable moments."
Sometimes that means creating "micro-environments" that easily fit within an Instagram frame, he said. At Catch LA, a high-price restaurant in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, a 75-foot walkway, flanked by an archway dense with foliage, greets customers. "I find a lot of people love that area to take pictures of each other," Kofitsas said. "We had designed it that way."
you had me at gf waffles
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Framing is also an important draw at the 360 Bar at the Hilton St. Louis, where a corner of the restaurant is lit in green. The design provides an excellent frame for photographing the St. Louis arch outside, said Anita Summers, lighting expert at the Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry, which designed the bar.
I was lured out of my room for the crew discount wine. 
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Popular design elements often focus on a central, attention-drawing element, said Cotter Christian, Assistant Professor of Interior Design at the New School.
In 2014, Christian, then a design student, along with Frances Gain and Catherine Normoyle, studied more than 1,000 Instagram posts of Hong Kong stores and shopping malls to learn more about the relationship between social media and people's experiences in those spaces.
They observed that "spectacles" — defined as events or pop-ups that featured a focal point, like displays of "antique cars, popular animated characters, and holiday decorations" — were particularly popular on Instagram, and "far [outweighed] photos of the general architecture or interior environment."
"What doesn't translate well is subtlety," Christian said. "So floor patterns, wall coverings, anything that is bright and colorful seems to attract a lot of attention."
When the floors are prettier than you'll ever be Pssst! What are you up to today?? I went to brunch and filmed a video with @johnn_anthony that's A+ stuff! ❤ #sf #sanfrancisco
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And as restaurant-goers snap photos of their food and each other, Instagram's popularity has encouraged designers to use brighter, warm light that's optimal for photography, Summers said.
Now, "It's more about lighting the space with a warm color so that skin tones look good, your plate looks good, the food looks good," she said.
Some restaurants' interactive lighting features have drawn attention from customers. At The Skylark, a bar in New York City, a round light fixture perfectly frames and lights guests' faces as they pose for pictures. Bellota, a Spanish restaurant in San Francisco, features adjustable lamps at the bar, allowing people to customize the lighting.
But perhaps no lighting trend has been more instantly recognizable than the return of neon, once considered a garish hallmark of seedier neighborhoods. Now, neon is popping up at mid- to high-price restaurants, bolstered by its popularity on Instagram, said Jeff Friedman, the head of sales for the studio Let There Be Neon.
A view of Let There Be Neon, a neon studio based in New York City, New York. Photo courtesy of Jeff Friedman
It's a notable new chapter for neon, which made its way into American culture during the 1920s and 1930s. Neon signs, usually used for advertising, became associated with consumer wealth during the manufacturing boom at the time. But in the 1950s and 1960s, as many neon signs fell into disrepair and businesses began to replace them with fluorescent lights and plastic signs, they were largely recast in the public view as markers of working-class establishments. By 1972, when Let There Be Neon was founded, neon was in a "downward spiral," Friedman said.
London-based artist Tracy Emin, who created handwritten-style neon signs in the early 1990s, began a shift in neon's public perception as her work spurred countless imitations, Friedman said. Today, neon has become "more of a functional decorative piece than ever before," he said.
"We've never made more neon than we're making now," he added.
Gathering! #saturday #parkslope #brooklyn #spanishfriend #coffee #cafe #recuperando #relaxed #planeandolanoche
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It's difficult to measure the financial payoff of designing for social media. But Instagram still represents a tantalizing marketing opportunity for restaurants to draw in young people. Fifty-nine percent of adults between 18 and 29 years old use Instagram, according to the Pew Research Center, and 88 percent have Facebook.
New York City-based community activists told the NewsHour Weekend they worry that as emerging businesses try to draw younger, social media-savvy generations, they risk alienating longtime residents and older people in gentrifying communities.
And the same design features that work on social media may also signal that these businesses are for newcomers, said Liane Stegmaier, vice president of communications and strategy at the Brooklyn Community Foundation in Brooklyn, New York. "Aesthetically, they're sending a message that's very much targeted toward newer residents to the neighborhood," Stegmaier said.
Mark Winston Griffith, Executive Director of the Brooklyn Movement Center, said that as new residents began moving into his neighborhood of Crown Heights, "There started to be a lot more [food] options around us, but the places that were popping up were not marketed to, were not designed for, were not intended for the long-term residents and people who had been here historically. It was clearly being marketed to newcomers," he said. "You know it when you see it."
This tension recently came to a head in Crown Heights, a historically West Indian and Jewish neighborhood where longtime residents have been moving away as rents skyrocket. The restaurant Summerhill, called a "boozy sandwich shop" by its owner Becca Brennan, opened on a popular stretch of Crown Heights' Franklin Avenue in June. The next month, Brennan emailed a press release to news editors that touted what she called a "bullet hole-ridden wall" as part of the restaurant's "Instagrammable" space.
Oh, and also signage! Big day over here.
A post shared by Summerhill (@summerhillbk) on Jun 26, 2017 at 11:44am PDT
Local residents called the move deeply disrespectful to the community's history and an attempt to capitalize on misconceptions about the neighborhood. (Major crimes in Crown Heights fell by 75 percent from 1994 to 2015, according to the Wall Street Journal.) Brennan, who did not return a request for comment, told Gothamist her press release had been "cheeky" and that the damage was not actually caused by bullets. The restaurant plastered over the wall in September.
Critics have also raised the concern that in the era of digitally-driven design, businesses run the risk of looking the same.
Kyle Chayka, writing for The Verge last year, described a recent proliferation of coffee shops, coworking spaces and other spaces that share an industrial-inspired, minimalist style he dubbed "AirSpace." As platforms like Airbnb and Foursquare increase the connectivity of these spaces, an "anesthetized" aesthetic is becoming more popular, according to Chayka.
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The connective emotional grid of social media platforms is what drives the impression of AirSpace. … It resembles a kind of gentrification: one that happens concurrently across global urban centers. Just as a gentrifying neighborhood starts to look less diverse as buildings are renovated and storefronts replaced, so economically similar urban areas around the world might increasingly resemble each other and become interchangeable.
The connectivity of social platforms makes it easier than ever to imitate "Instagrammable" design, Summers said.
"At a moment's notice, everyone's design is at your fingertips. You don't have to go to the restaurant to see it. It's all over," she said. "That's what keeps it interesting, that you try to not let every place look the same."
Left: At Sekend Sun in Astoria, New York, a neon sign is visible from the street. Photo courtesy of Derrek Vernon
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The Jaguar XFR is the British company's rival to the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-AMG E63.
The XFR builds on the now familiar XF saloon recipe but is powered by a 503bhp direct injection supercharged V8. It also gets substantial chassis changes, including different spring rates, a newly developed continuously variable electronic damping system and a new electronically controlled rear differential.
The new XFR also benefits from enhancements to the steering over the standard car.
The visual changes are subtle but effective. There's a redesigned, XJ-esque front end with a more aggressive look and added air intakes. It also gets flared sills, a discreet boot lid spoiler and standard 20-inch alloy wheels.
Inside there are further additions such as special dials, dark wood and more heavily bolstered, but extremely comfortable, seats.
The supercharged V8 in the Jaguar XFR is an absolutely magnificent engine. It makes the car almost indecently quick.
And it's this engine, allied to the familiar but fettled 6-speed ZF auto 'box - now operated by a rotary dial - which gives the Jaguar XFR such headway over its rivals. The torque and the effectiveness of this gearbox make it brilliant docile when you want to make chilled progress, but also crushingly effective when you want to flex your right foot and get moving.
Maximum torque of 461lb ft is dished out from 2500rpm to 5500rpm. So once you get it percolating, performance is astonishingly relentless. The 0-60mph dash is despatched in 4.7sec, but really telling is that 50-70mph is demolished in just 1.9sec, making it a demonic overtaking tool.
All that torque means that it gets into its stride at little over tickover and when it does performance is intoxicating, as is the V8's delicious repertoire of noises: which don't, for the first time on a supercharged Jag, include a whine unless you're on full throttle.
The Jaguar XFR's substantial chassis changes are instantly noticeable. For a start there's an additional firmness to it and far more bumps are telegraphed through to the cabin. This isn't just noticeable at urban speeds but even at three-figure pace. However, the fact that it's all so quiet and controlled still makes the Jag a very credible cruising tool.
Yet the loss of some suppleness is more than made up for by the way the XFR simply gobbles up challenging roads. A quicker steering rack, plus the other chassis changes make it far more agile than 'cooking' models.
It turns in brilliantly, has almost endless grip and the electronics allow you to get on the gas really early in a corner – easily making it the equal of the BMW M5 through both fast and slow corners.
The XFR's composure is first class. The new electronic damping system does a great job of keeping the body taut and flat even when you're doing the sort of speeds on the sort of undulating roads that require the maximum amount of wheel travel.
The rest of the experience is regular Jaguar XF plus an extra ten percent. Yes, there's a little more road noise and Jaguar still hasn't managed to eradicate wind fluttering around the wing mirrors. But one of the great car cabins has been made even better in the R version.
The new sports seats are much improved over the standard items, and there are additional trim flourishes that let you know that you're in the sports models but it doesn't even get close to tackiness or displaying a lack of taste.
If you want the best all-round high-performance saloon the Jaguar XFR is the answer. It's the equal of the BMW M5 dynamically and for sheer performance; yet is far easier to live with day-to-day and far more compliant when you're not in the mood for maximum attack.
While the rivals from Merc and Audi have hot-rod grunt and plenty of other appealing characteristics, but they both lack finesse and both need a lower price tag.


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Q: What is the difference between zero background radiation and field background radiation in Nuclear Physics measurements? Can someone please explain the difference between these two terms (Zero Background Radiation and Field Background Radiation) used in radiometric prospecting measurements?

A: In the abstract of this article Measurements of environmental background radiation at location of coal-fired power plants (PubMed, 2004)  the terms are used in context.
"Zero background radiation" - is the natural expected radiation measured far away of the specific pollutant site - the coal mine. It is a control or reference value in the study.
"Background radiation field" is the effective ambient radiation

Record radiation levels were found in a house where the effective dose
  due to ambient radiation fields was 131 mSv/a,

in the same abstract:

This investigation has been primarily done in order to check the
  impact of coal-fired power plants on the background radiation level in
  its vicinity


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Top 10 Sad/Emotional/Melodrama Korean Movies that will make you cry
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If you're in the mood for a melodramatic movie that you can let it all go to, but you don't really want to be sad for more than 2 hours, then here are 10 Korean films that are guaranteed to bring on the tears—in a good way!
Pure Love is about the childhood friendship of five teenagers. The memory comes back as the radio man read an unexpected letter from an audience, which turns out to be the diary of his best friend. In retrospective, he recalls all nice memories of his long lost friendship. They had had fun time together - spending time in the beach, talking about future plans, rushing to local singing competition, and even stealing the boat to go to nearby island. The story about a long lost friendship in childhood is also appealing to me as it makes me remind my childhood with silly acts and having fun time with friends.
Hearty Paws
Hearty Paws is a heartwarming tale of a family broken down to a brother, his young sister and a dog that they adopt into the family on the sister's sixth birthday. They face many hardships and the brother finds himself in a heartbreaking, traumatizing loss. He blames this on his dog and finds his way to his abandoner mother, not realizing that the dog was the one true family that would never leave him. The subplots and sadness outlines this movie. It is definitely one of the best, heart warming movies I have ever seen and definitely recommend to EVERYONE who is in the position to have your heart won over by this beautiful tale and dog.
For fans of My Sassy Girl, Windstruck is also a must watch as Jun Ji Hyun is great in it. When police officer Kyungjin met with Myungwoo accidentally in a crime, she found that this responsible teacher was a really nice guy. At that night, Kyungjin got into a fight with a bunch of high school kids and got trouble in a big gun fight between rival drug dealers. Myungwoo tried to help her but then something happened that forces them stayed together all day long. They got closer to each other and Myungwoo was not able to repulse the strange but pure nature. He fell in love with her. One day, when Kyungjin was chasing a notorious criminal, Myungwoo helped her again, however, not knowing that what would happen that day changed their relationship forever.
A Werewolf Boy
Agree with the poster that the title is somewhat misleading; the title character isn't exactly your typical werewolf, and the movie isn't really a Korean version of Twilight. Rather, it's an emotional love story that will make you laugh and cry at the same time and really pull at your heartstrings, like only a classic Korean romantic film knows how to do. The movie is about a family moving to the countryside because of the eldest daughter's lung ailment. There they meet a wild boy living all by himself in the barn and decide to take care of him. As he slowly becomes part of the family the oldest daughter is trying to introduce him into society.
Inmates at a woman's prison form a choir. Mun-ok, previously a music professor, is assigned the role of conductor. Four years go by and the prison choir performs in the national women's choir contest. Their performance is a success and the women are permitted to spend time with their families afterward. However, this joy is short-lived when Mun-ok is given her death sentence. Harmony is a beautiful story about friendship, family, love, loss and sorrow with beautiful music.
Single mother Ko-woon, a wedding dress designer, is diagnosed with terminal cancer. She then prepares her nine-year-old daughter So-ra to live without her, while also saying goodbye to others around her. As her condition worsens, So Ra finds out about the cancer and tries to fulfill her mother's wishes one by one, in secret.
Ode to My Father
Amid the chaos of refugees fleeing the Korean War in December 1950, a young boy, Duk-soo, sees his fate change in the blink of an eye when he loses track of his younger sister and he leaves his father behind to find her. Settling in Busan, Duk-soo devotes himself to his remaining family, working all manner of odd jobs to support them in place of his father. His dedication leads him first to the deadly coal mines of Germany, where he meets his first love, Youngja, and then to war-torn Vietnam in this generational epic about one man's personal sacrifices.
A Moment to Remember is an amazing movie with astounding characters decent story and tear jerking tragedy romance. Though the movie has a lot of mercantile elements in it, it still has an certain charm that today's Hollywood films are missing. It has everything: love, romance, action, sorrow, and happiness. Hero & heroine of this film have wonderful chemistry together, and it shows. It makes you feel like you want to become a better person, and not be so selfish, self-centered, and makes you realize that there more important things in life. All and all, fabulous, fabulous movie.
Miracle in Cell No. 7 is an truly heartfelt comedy movie. We see the connection between a mentally ill father and his adorable daughter. Although her father is mentally ill we can still see the undeniable love between them. Behind that, there is an tragical engaging story of the father accused of murder and rape of a small girl aged almost same as his own daughter. It's fun to watch the prisoners depicting their own unique character. This is definitely one of the best Korean movie out there filled with tears and laughter's. Very well thought and very well executed.
The most beautiful movie I have ever seen. The entire movie is made so serene and beautiful that you would find it hard to say anything. The scenes and emotions would neither make you cry nor angry but just rip out your emotions and feelings which would be like the relationships and emotions where words aren't even necessary. This movie was epic of emotions. When Lee Re ( little girl) says ' Is that you dad?' to the mascot I just couldn't stop crying. Amazing direction, a plus acting, excellent direction, excellent makeup of the bruises. One of the top movies! I wish everyone should see the movie. Best Movie ever!
(Source: MyDramaList, Wikipedia)
Action Comedy Fantasy Horror Melodrama Romance Thriller


Every project or company I have seen fail was due to poor planning, rushing to meet arbitrary deadlines, and/or normal business items like unforeseen cashflow issues, bad business models, and so on.
A lot of deadlines are set unrealistically, and so that there is a "goal" in mind. It's a number that was picked out of a hat or a "well I'd like to have it by…" In the age of overnight shipping and instant gratification, the deadline is often based on wanting it sooner rather than later.
I'm not saying to tolerate poor planning, laziness, or anything of that nature. People should work efficiently and hard, and focus on the end result of the product.
The hard worker who never gives up is a myth used to inspire lazy people. The hardest workers, most intelligent, and happiest people I've ever known didn't work themselves the death. I am frequently told that you, "want the computer guys who don't have a life, because they're always working on their computer." Sure, until they end up in a mental institution.
And if "lazy" means extending a deadline for a week to ensure proper security and user testing has occurred, I'd rather have a lazy programmer than a "hard worker" who constantly moves bugs into production because they are overworked (meeting your arbitrary deadline).
Deadlines can be a great tool for productivity and getting things done in a timely fashion. However, trying to reach an impossible deadline will likely be bad for you in the long run. Too many companies and project managers sacrifice long term wealth and project success for short term money and the satisfaction of meeting a deadline.


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First Student Awarded New Special Education Contract in Northern California
First Student, the trusted leader in student transportation, is expanding its operations in Northern California. The West Valley Transportation Agency (WVTA) has selected the company to provide special education bus transportation to students in the San Jose area.
A fleet of more than 50 school buses with leading-edge technology will begin to transport students when the new five-year contract begins in September. For the first time, buses in the WVTA will be equipped with GPS, providing the exact location and speed of the bus at any given time. First Student leads the industry in installing advanced tools such as GPS systems, crossing gates and Child Check-Mate on buses. These offerings are a key reason WVTA decided to award First Student the contract.
"We look forward to working closely with the West Valley Transportation Agency to provide the best start and finish to the school day for its students," said Liz Sanchez, First Student senior vice president. "Our industry-leading safety record, rigorous driving training programs and commitment to customer service allow us to deliver the safest, most efficient transportation in the business. We are proud to be able to offer WVTA tailored solutions that will result in quality, consistent service." As part of its new partnership with First Student, WVTA will also have access to electronic routing, enabling WVTA to maximize route efficiencies. With more than a century of experience, First Student is regularly able to provide a comprehensive assessment of a district's current routing operations, including systems, processes and people, combining the right technology and resources to meet the needs of the community. Eleven school districts comprise the WVTA. The districts include:
Cambrian School District
Campbell Union High School District
Campbell Union School District
Lakeside Joint School District
Loma Prieta Joint Union School District
Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District
Los Gatos Union School District
Luther Burbank School District
Moreland School District
Saratoga Union School District
Union School District
First Student is one of the largest providers of special education transportation services in North America. The company invests heavily in special training and equipment to safely transport students with special needs. As a result of this commitment to training, safety and technology, First Student buses are twice as safe as the industry average.
About First Student, Inc. As the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, First Student strives to provide the best start and finish to every school day. First Student completes six million student journeys each day, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry's strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization and scheduling, and charter services for 1,300 school district contracts. For more information, please visit firststudentinc.com.
First Student Awarded Contract with Decatur, Ill. Public School District 61 READ THE STORY
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During our life we have to face difficult situations where we are emotionally challenged. This can be because someone who was near and dear to us passed away. This could also be something related to overworking and pressure faced at our working place. There are actually a number of difficult situations any one of us can end up facing. Some of us are able to face these situations no matter what happens. However, some of us are not that strong enough. Sometimes, that can be because we do not have anyone close who can help us out. That is when we should consider about searching for counseling help as by looking for Austin TX counselors depending on where we live. Facing the situation in either way is a decision we have to make on our own.
Facing and Bearing Everything on Your OwnEvery one of us has this ability to cope with what is happening. Sometimes, things can go not as planned. Sometimes, something about which we had high hopes can crumble down in a second. For example, you could be getting ready to marry someone when all of a sudden you find out that he or she has cheated on you. This could end up the whole marriage idea and at such a moment, you will face a large amount of emotional turmoil as now you are unable to make your dreams come true. However, some of us has the ability to mope about it may be a week or a month and get over the situation. Mostly, this is possible when we have a good support system around us in the form of a loving family and a group of valuable friends. However, some of us may have to get professional help.
Getting Professional Aid to Help You OutWhen you are facing an emotionally turbulent situation and are unable to bear what is happening and you really do not have anyone to speak to you should go to a relationship therapist Austin Texas. Sometimes, even when we have people around us we feel not able to really talk about what is bothering us with them. Then, we want to speak with someone who can look at us without judging us because most people tend to look at us in a judging manner. A professional in the field of counseling can easily lend their ears to you and help you face the situation by becoming stronger. If you do choose to go to a professional make sure to go to a professional who can really help you.


The CCIET 350-001 Cisco training course is aimed at anyone studying for the CCIE Routing and Switching Theory exam.
Candidates attending the CCIET 350-001 Cisco training course should hold valid CCNP and QoS prerequisite certifications.
BGP is also recommended but is not essential.


Dipping your fingers into the party dip is usually taboo – but not when you're dipping these fun Witch Finger Cookies!
Usually when I make a dessert dip, I just serve it with vanilla wafers or fruit, but for Halloween I wanted to do something a bit extra-special and thought "dipping fingers" into the dessert would be a lot of fun.
Last year, Ella and I attended the premier for Hotel Transylvania and they were serving so many fun themed snacks, including chicken fingers with a bit of ketchup and a blanched almond on the tip for Edible Witch Fingers – and those served as the inspiration for today's dessert!
Tip: you can freeze the cookie dough or baked cookies (without the almonds) for up to a month.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in your egg, almond extract and vanilla.
Stir the baking powder and salt into the flour and then mix into the batter. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Grease or line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Working with one quarter of the dough at a time and keeping remaining dough refrigerated, roll 2 teaspoons of dough into a finger shape. Press your finger or an almond to the tip of the "finger" to make an indent but remove before making. Repeat with remaining dough.
Use a fork or knife to make little lines for the knuckles.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until pale golden. Let cool for 3 minutes before removing to cooling racks.
Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil or shortening. I like heating it in the microwave for 25 seconds, stirring, and then reheating as necessary.
Apply a dab of the chocolate to the "fingernail indent" and then attach an almond to the chocolate. Let dry completely before serving or packaging.
Working with one quarter of the dough at a time and keeping remaining dough refrigerated, roll 2 teaspoons of dough into a finger shape. Press your finger or an almond to the tip of the "finger" to make an indent but remove before making. Repeat with remaining dough.
Apply a dab of the chocolate to the "fingernail indent" and then attach an almond to the chocolate. Let dry completely before serving or packaging.
You can freeze the cookie dough or baked cookies (without the almonds) for up to a month.
These spooky witch finger cookies are so much fun to serve and eat at a Halloween party and they are perfect for dipping! Who would have thought you'd be encouraging the kids to dip their fingers?!
For more delicious Halloween party recipes, check out our Cute Ghost Cake or our Homemade Caramel Popcorn.


More affordable than LPG, frequently more efficient than mains gas and less polluting than solid fuel, oil is a great choice for home heating. Indeed, in some parts of the UK, more homeowners and householders choose oil for home heating, than mains gas, LPG, electricity and solid fuel combined.
One of the real benefits of oil heating, is security of supply. Unlike mains gas, you're not at the mercy of pipelines and transmissions networks, but instead you've a safe and secure store of fuel on your property and in your tank.
Heating oil is a highly refined fuel, bursting with energy and unlike LPG which is highly explosive – heating oil isn't even flammable at normal temperatures. With oil heating, you also choose which supplier you buy your fuel from, how much you buy and when you buy it. There's no need to enter into long term supply contracts, and no standing charges to pay.
However, in times past, one of oil heating's greatest advantages, could also prove to be one of its pitfalls. Simply put, there was always the risk of running out of oil. But now with the advent of cost-effective, highly reliable electronic tank monitoring systems... running out oil can become a thing of the past!
Leading storage tank supplier, TankDepot.co.uk can offer homeowners and householders a choice of electronic tank monitoring systems from leading market leading manufacturers.
Since its launch in the early 1990's, the Oil Watchman has become a byword for electronic tank measurement. Over the past decade, the Oil Watchman has been subject to continuous product development. Manufactured by Sensor Systems, hundreds of thousands of systems are today in use throughout the United Kingdom and across western Europe. Current generation Oil Watchman systems are feature packed with the very latest technology and are easy to use and easy to install.
The Oil Watchman Niveau is ideal for retrofitting to existing single skin storage tanks and consists of three parts – an acoustic probe, a transmitter unit and a receiver unit. The probe is placed inside the tank and determines the level of fuel remaining. This information is collated by the transmitter unit which relays the information wirelessly to the receiver unit, which cleverly and conveniently fits into a standard domestic electrical socket. The receiver unit displays the information as a volumetric measurement, via an easy to read LCD display, which usefully incorporates low level and low battery warning alarms.
The Oil Watchman Niveau is supplied complete with full instructions, a 12 month guarantee and five year battery and is available for order at TankDepot.co.uk for only £64.95 including VAT, postage and packaging to any UK address. Quick and easy to calibrate and install, the Oil Watchman Niveau can be fitted in minutes with no wiring or specialist tools required.
TankDepot.co.uk can also supply the Apollo electronic tank monitoring system, which is designed for installation on both single skin, bunded and double skin tanks. Utilising the very latest ultrasonic technology, the Apollo consists of just two parts... a tank mounted transmitter unit and a receiver unit which is fitted indoors. The tank mounted transmitter unit measures the level of fuel remaining inside the tank and sends this information to the receiver unit, which plugs into a standard three pin, electrical socket. The information is displayed via an easy to read LCD display, which also features low level and low battery warning alarms.
The Apollo is ideal for retrofitting to any single skin or bunded tank up to 3 metres tall and is suitable for use with agricultural fuel oil, diesel, home heating oil, kerosene and water... though obviously not all in the same tank! Supplied complete with 7 year battery, 3 year warranty and full product instructions, the Apollo can be easily installed with no specialist tools, training or equipment required. Currently, the Apollo system is available from TankDepot.co.uk at the special promotional price of only £64.95 including VAT and delivery to any UK address.
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Volgograd: 'Uchitel' Publishing House, 2010. – 256 p.
A more and more important role is played by new directions in historical research that study long-term dynamic processes and quantitative changes. This kind of history can hardly develop without the application of mathematical methods. The history is studied more and more as a system of various processes, within which one can detect waves and cycles of different lengths – from a few years to several centuries, or even millennia.
This issue of the almanac consists of two main sections: (I) Analyses of the World Systems and Global Processes, and (II) Models of Economic and Demographic Processes.
We hope that this issue of the almanac will be interesting and useful both for historians and mathematicians, as well as for all those dealing with various social and natural sciences.
Christopher Chase-Dunn, Richard Niemeyer, Alexis Alvarez, Hiroko Inoue, Kirk Lawrence, James Love Cycles of Rise and Fall, Upsweeps and Collapses: Changes in the scale of settlements and polities since the Bronze Age.
Michael Golosovsky Hyperbolic Growth of the Human Population of the Earth: Analysis of existing models.
Lucy Badalian, Victor Krivorotov A Dynamic Model of Historical Economies.
Victor C. de Munck The Self is not Culture: Toward a unified theory of self, identity and culture.


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British Airways and Marriott Face Record-Breaking GDPR Fines
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) announced headline grabbing proposed fines against British Airways and Marriott International, Inc. for alleged violations of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Late-Night Hearing on CCPA Amendments Delivers Mixed Bag
In a late-night hearing on Tuesday, the California State Senate's Judiciary Committee deliberated on a suite of proposed amendments to the state's comprehensive new privacy law, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Recommended Practices to Detect Unauthorized Access on Company Networks
The cyber threat landscape is continually evolving.
Updates to New York State's Breach Notification Law Head to Governor's Desk
On June 17, the New York State Senate passed S5575B, the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act to amend the state's breach notification law, N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 899-aa.
Changes to Data Breach Notification Deep in the Heart of Texas
On June 14, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law HB 4390 to amend the state's data breach notification law, and with that Texas joins a growing list of states passing privacy legislation in 2019.
Baltimore Ransomware Attack: Calls for Assistance From Annapolis to Washington
Since May 7, 2019, the city of Baltimore has been debilitated by a ransomware attack on its IT systems.
Just Passed: Nevada to Allow Consumers to Opt Out of Data Sales by October
Nevada has just passed its own privacy law, SB 220, allowing consumers to opt out of data sales by web operators in exchange for monetary consideration.
CCPA Update: Reform Measures on the Precipice?
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FDIC Reinforces Guidance on Technology Service Provider Relationships
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During the debate, QBE Euopean Operations chief executive Richard Pryce also questioned how long investors would continue to invest in an "inefficient" market if the rates continued at the current level, adding that the implications could be more consolidation and less insurers on the market.
Pryce said: "As an industry we are defying gravity at the moment and it is an unnatural environment, because we are still generating reasonable returns because the risk free rate is so low.
"The insurance industry is struggling to throw out a 10% return on equity (ROE) at the moment. A few years ago most investors would not have gone near the insurance industry with a 10% ROE.
XL Catlin executive vice-president Paul Jardine said matters were unlikely to get better because the industry was failing to attack the cost of delivering insurance products to clients.
"We do not have new technology and we have the wrong structures for the future.
"A lot of our business will be standardised, high volume lower margin and we have to find more efficient ways of delivering those products to our clients, which means we will have fewer bespoke underwriters and more portfolio management.
He also criticised the lack of investment the industry had made into claims.
Jardine said: "One the claims side we have underinvested as an industry in claims talent. If you look at the London market and Lloyd's market what you see is a generational gap in terms of claims talent.
Will other companies follow Aviva's move out of SME PI?