Until recently, doctors advised: Do not accustom to the hands! It will be whimsical! You will not be able to do anything later! But recent research has shown that children who know only their crib and riding arena develop worse, later start talking, they get sick more often. An explanation is also found for this: an infant is calming the very sound of a mother's heart. The scientists conducted such an experiment: they recorded the heartbeat of several women on the tape, and included this record next to the crying child. In an incomprehensible manner, the crumb distinguished the beating of the mother's heart among others and calmed down, ceased to cry.
However, it is impossible to wear the baby's entireHands! And it is not necessary. Here he was carried away by toys: he rattles with a rattle, knocks a spoon, rolls a ball ... You can do household chores. But do not wait until the game bores him, until the spoons and balls fly to the floor and a roar will begin. It is important to catch the moment and then take the child in his arms, walk around the room with him, show what is going on behind the window ... It's good for my mother on the pens, calm! The mood became better, the forces recovered, now you can play a little more yourself.
Doctors-psychoneurologists, unfortunately, now allMore often notice neuropsychic disorders in preschool children, pupils of lower grades. One of the reasons for this is the emotional, spiritual solitude of the child, the lack of communication with parents, the lack of a good, simple, all-knowing and forgiving caress.
Nervous child requires special patience, with itnot easy. But you can not even grow a flower, a bush, a tree without labor and patience! How to grow a person, if you want him to become kind, generous, sympathetic, open, looking at the world lightly and joyfully?
Is it worth it to teach your child to your hands?
Why is constant communication between mother and baby important?
Why do small children cry?
What can surprise a child in one year. The rules of care for him and developing games.


Yes, real men eat quiche, but they also have decorative toss cushions. It may sound silly, but pillows can show visitors who you are and what your interests might be. They can reflect your thoughts and opinions and maybe even expose your political stance if you so choose.
Pillows are the best and easiest way to add your personality to a room. They can and should be as unique as you are. They don't need to be girly and fluffy or flowery. But they shouldn't be flat and bland either.
Here at teb Interiors, we made it our mission to help fill what seems to be a void in the design industry. We want to help Men with their décor needs as well, so we ensure to infuse a whole whack of Machismo into our Men's product lines.
We do this subtly by using a pin striped, Men's wool suiting fabric or we do it 'in your face' style, with imagery of Strippers, Motorcycles and Race Cars. Let us know what you like; we probably already have it figured out for you.
Choosing darker tones and subtle textures in your accent cushions will soften the space but still keep it looking 'handsome'.
Mixing traditionally more feminine fabrics with 'manly' imagery is a great contrast and balance.
Don't be so literal with a theme. If Motorcycles are your thing, try choosing fabrics and patterns that are typical within that industry as opposed to a simple picture of a bike. It's more sophisticated and effective.
A man confident in his own sexuality is as manly as it gets. Don't be afraid of sparkle, we often use more masculine imagery in glitter for a more dramatic approach.
Don't overdo it with the pillow count. Be realistic, are you really going to put those 14 pillows back on the bed every morning? If not, than one or two decorative cushions is enough. Easy Tiger.
Mix your patterns. Take two different plaids and put them together. They don't even have to be the same colour; in fact it's better if they aren't the same colour. Just be sure that the scale and size of the patterns are different from each other.
Don't chince out on the insert. Use a down alternative Micro-fibre insert for your pillows. They will give them weight and substance which in turn makes them much more lux.
Our favourite things to work on with our clients are the pillows. They are what help pull a room together by injecting colour and personality. They are also the easiest element to change on a whim and create a whole new feel and even colour scheme.
So come on fellas, don't be shy. Put some thought into your decorative cushions and elevate your décor. Who knows, it may even impress that lucky someone you've been dating to stick around a bit longer. But if they won't ever leave then you're on your own. We can't help you with that.


August 23, 2017 August 23, 2017 .
This Sunday finally took place the mindful triathlon fromWanderlust 108 in Vienna.
For those who still are new to the American festival concept, Wanderlust 108 brings 3 mindful activities to the lovely participants: Running, Yoga and Meditation. The event is a celebration of mindful movement. And have also side events.
WHY 108: FIND YOUR TRUE NORTH?
108 has been a magic number from the ancient cultures, a mathematical code for AWAKENING. You find this number in the Mayan ruins of Tikal in Guatemala and Chichen Itza temple in Mexico.
108 is a sacred number that is used by the Chinese Thai Chi pracctitioners, the Tibetan and Zen Buddhists and in Yoga.
For the ones who love running, this mindful triathlon starts with a 5k Run. The participants gather together to warm up before and begin the awakening celebration with a run. A space to run, jog or walk together. Amused by incredible music and leaded by amazing running coaches.
The yoga practice starts after the 5k run with a lil of break for those who participate in the run. We all gather together in front of the stage to enjoy and find our true north with the practice. Mady Morrison guided the 75 minutes vinyasa yoga.
It was a refreshing way to move my body since I've been having a strength training program to get fit for my next dreams and goals. So this session gave a yumm feeling to let go and connect once more to myself.
We started with a easy flow that included standing poses, vinyasa, twists, backbends and seating poses to finally close the practice with Savasana. The energy of all he people gathered for the same purpose: #findyourtruenorth.
The final part of the mindful triathlon was meditation, we enjoyed a guided meditation from the young Sara Ticha She started guiding the meditation explaining a bit what it was and sharing her own experience how she started teaching yoga and how now she happened to be the one guiding the meditation. Fear meditation was the topic and it was right on point. I really used and practice this one because I am going back to my birth country in few days and I know I will experience these futile emotions by been in town with old memories.
I had a great time visiting the kula market, the Divadi Vegan eco-friendly were there, drinking a chai latte from the true north cafe, having my hair styled by Aveda and got my a planner to be happy. I also participated in one of the side events with Yoga on board. The athletic sessions were guided by athletic flow, breaklatics, adidas Vienna: Mobility, HIIT, nutrition and functional training were some topics.
After a long day went back home to enjoy the rest of the day.
There was a space for every one to write what means for each of us to find your true north and of course with no hesitation I wrote: being in motion. Wanderlust 108 see you next time again in Vienna.


Abstract: With a strategic position for China's agricultural production and national food security, major grain producing areas contributed 75% of the national grain output and 90% of the increase in grain production (except 2007 and 2009). However, the constraints of water resources in major grain producing areas have become increasingly grim. On one hand, food production is facing water resource constraints due to limited per capita water resources and asymmetrical balance between soil and water resources. On the other hand, the level of water resource development and utilization of grain production is not high. The extensive irrigation method has led to serious waste of water, and the serious degrading of irrigation facilities has resulted in backward mechanism. Therefore, it is an urgent need to improve the utilization of agricultural water resources in major grain producing areas. It is recommended that we should establish an overall control on agricultural irrigation water amount as well as a quota management system. We should make coordinated efforts to strengthen infrastructure construction of farmland irrigation, and introduce and innovate high efficiency and water saving irrigation engineering. In addition, we should establish an integrated protection system of farmland, water, irrigation and drainage, and further improve the farmland water conservancy management system.


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Kate Bush: Director's Cut
Here's one she made earlier, only different.
By Terry Staunton published 22 June 11
As someone who seems to spend the best part of an ice age meticulously assembling an album, it's perhaps unsurprising that perfectionist Bush should feel the need to revisit past releases for some late-in-the-day tweaking.
Director's Cut is largely a cosmetic exercise, a series of subtle shifts in tone to selections from The Sensual World (1989) and The Red Shoes (1993). The title track of the former (retitled here as Flower Of The Mountain) now includes the passage from James Joyce's Ulysses blocked by the author's estate 22 years ago, and Bush has also recorded new vocals for all 11 songs.
Musically, the most telling changes are in the hushed intimacy of This Woman's Work, pleasingly shorn of the cold synthesised production of the original, and a more fulsome guitar strum to Rubberband Girl, turning it into a the kind of mid- tempo rocker more commonly associated with Sheryl Crow.
It may be enough to keep fans sweet until there are new songs to put out, which could be a while yet if her usual work rate is any indicator.
Heart's Ann Wilson finally launches "maggots and war" video for cover of Alice In Chains' Rooster
Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators release exuberant single Call Off The Dogs
Judas Priest U-turn sees guitarist Andy Sneap reinstated to touring line-up
Iron Maiden will play their epic Senjutsu album in full on a future tour
'This is a version of Teenage Kicks you wont forget!' Toyah and Robert Fripp are back back back

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»News»West Ham squad arrive back in the UK
West Ham squad arrive back in the UK
Posted by Sean Whetstone on March 17, 2018 in News, Whispers
The West Ham first-team squad arrived back in the UK from Florida in the early hours of this morning after completing five days of warm-weather training in Miami. The players who have been enjoying temperatures in the US as high 30c arrived back to a sub-zero climate and a flurry of snow.
They were staying at the luxury Fontainebleau Miami beach hotel right on the seafront and training at Barry University on Miami Shores. Pictures of them relaxing and sunbathing on the beach became back page headlines in the papers earlier this week but the club insists the players were only given a few hours off and the trip was not a holiday and very much a working time for the squad.
The players will be allowed a few days off with their families to recover from jet lag before returning to the less glamorous and cold Rush Green on Monday to start preparations for their Premier League game against Southampton on 31st March
← Zabaleta understands West Ham fans frustration
Hammers legend has doubts Moyes will stay →
About Sean Whetstone
I am Season Ticket Holder in West stand lower at the London Stadium and before that, I used to stand in the Sir Trevor Brooking Lower Row R seat 159 in the Boleyn Ground and in the Eighties I stood on the terraces of the old South Bank. I am a presenter on the West Ham Podcast called MooreThanJustaPodcast.co.uk. A Blogger on WestHamTillIdie.com a member of the West Ham Supporters Advisory Board (SAB), Founder of a Youtube channel called Mr West Ham Football at http://www.youtube.com/MrWestHamFootball, I am also the associate editor here at Claret and Hugh. Life Long singer of bubbles! Come on you Irons! Follow me at @Westhamfootball on twitter
One comment on "West Ham squad arrive back in the UK"
kevin March 18, 2018 at 12:28 pm
Must admit I'm a bit surprised there are zero comments on this news item .
I still maintain there was nothing wrong with a trip to sunnier climes . Our squad needed some Sun and Sea to heal those knocks ,, not to mention a mental release from the aggressive and aggrevating atmosphere at home . Mental healing is every bit as important as physical healing . Just hope the excersise has been worth it and we see some positive respons from both team and fans alike .
COYHAMMERS


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European Railway Groups Sign Memorandum of Understanding on 'Smart and Affordable High-Speed Services
In the context of the French Presidency of the European Union, the signature of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Community of European Railway and InfrastructureCompanies (CER), the Alliance of Passenger Rail New Entrants in Europe (ALLRAIL), the European Rail Supply Industry (UNIFE) and the Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-RAIL), […]
The project places CAF in "a good position" for its participation in the rail connection plans of countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council
Understanding UK Rail Workers' Strike
Amidst hostile media coverage against rail workers striking, Lowkey highlights why they must be defended and how, amidst rising poverty, the fight led by RMT general secretary Mike Lynch is one we all have an interest in winning.
First hydrogen-Powered Trains for the Metropolitan Berlin-Brandenburg Region
Siemens Mobility is building seven two-car Mireo Plus H trains powered by fuel cells for Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) Switching from diesel to hydrogen on the Heidekrautbahn will reduce annual CO₂ emissions by around three million kilos and save 1.1 million liters of diesel For Siemens Mobility the first order for […]
Western Leaders Unveil $600b Infrastructure Plan to Counter China's RBI
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"The G7 wants to make the world a better place with better infrastructure. Today, we launch our joint work on this with the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment," Scholz said in a press statement. [Sean Gallup/EPA]
VINCI Wins a Rail Works Contract in France
• Renovation of 675 km of track on the French rail network• A 5-year contract• €118 million SNCF Réseau has awarded works package 2 of a contract relating to industrial track renovation to ETF, a VINCI Construction subsidiary. This contract is part of the performance plan agreed upon between the […]
Switzerland: Alpine Rail Tunnel and Suburban Train Services to get Boost
The government has presented plans for an upgrade of the country's railway network, including an additional Alpine tunnel in western Switzerland. primarily to ease heavyweight road transport on Swiss roads, but completion of the second tube was put off for financial reasons. "The upgrade will allow to increase capacities and […]
#Montpellier Awards CAF Supply Contract for 40 Trams
The CAF Group has achieved further success in France on being selected to supply the new fleet of trams for Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole, a French metropolitan area located in the Occitania region, surrounding the city of Montpellier. This region encompasses 31 different municipalities, with a total population of close to […]
Military: The Importance of Rail Loading Ramps
In order to move heavy vehicles from storage to deployment areas across Europe (and other parts of the world), rail is essential. Rail provides force commanders with the ability to move heavy equipment quickly at distance and scale. It is also generally cheaper than a road, for example, moving two […]
Hindering Fair Access to 2nd Hand Rolling Stock Will Weaken Commercially Driven Long Distance – AllRail
In a statement, the EU Commission ('EC') came to the preliminary view that the two state-owned rail incumbents Austrian Federal Railways ('ÖBB') and Czech Railways ('ČD') have breached antitrust rules by colluding to hinder fair access to used 2nd hand rolling stock for the commercially driven new entrant cross-border rail […]


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Shuvalov Laments Legal Environment
Russia has made no progress in 2013 in ensuring that legal and property rights are respected or in promoting long-term economic growth, Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said in a televised interview on Monday.
Shuvalov, an ally of President Vladimir Putin, seemed to be echoing alarm expressed by Putin earlier in December about how capital flight is damaging the economy, which is growing at its slowest pace in four years.
Putin conceded for the first time this month that the problems were homegrown.
Kremlin crackdowns on political opposition in recent years have heightened investor concerns about the rule of law, a slowing economy and shoddy treatment of minority shareholders, driving an exit of capital that is deterring investment and hurting the economy.
"All in all, the results were not very good, as … there is no such protection of property rights as we would want and there is not [the sort of] judicial system that we need," said Shuvalov said in his interview to Russia 24, asked about how the economy performed this year.
Shuvalov had looked to be on his way out of politics last year after media reports of investments through which his wife, Olga, made millions of dollars with the help of some of the country's richest oligarchs. He acknowledged the deals took place but denied any impropriety.
This month Putin released former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky from prison after more than a decade, while two members of punk band Pussy Riot were freed from jail sentences for a profanity-laced protest against Putin.
Analysts say the underperformance of Russian stocks and other assets compared with other emerging markets intensified after Khodorkovsky was jailed in 2003. Russian shares rose last week on news of his pardon.
Russia's judicial system has long been criticized as vulnerable to political meddling and is sometimes cited as a reason why investors are wary of putting money in the country. Nearly $4 billion has been pulled out of Russian-equity funds this year, according to research from Gazprombank.
Shuvalov said economic underperformance meant Russia should give top priority to improving the way institutions operate, indicating improvements to the judicial system.


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package io.openliberty.tools.maven.jsp;

import java.io.File;
import java.text.MessageFormat;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Set;
import java.util.TreeSet;

import org.apache.maven.artifact.Artifact;
import org.apache.maven.model.Plugin;
import org.apache.maven.plugin.MojoExecutionException;
import org.apache.maven.plugin.MojoFailureException;
import org.apache.maven.plugins.annotations.Mojo;
import org.apache.maven.plugins.annotations.Parameter;
import org.apache.maven.plugins.annotations.ResolutionScope;
import org.apache.maven.plugins.annotations.LifecyclePhase;
import org.codehaus.plexus.util.xml.Xpp3Dom;

import io.openliberty.tools.ant.jsp.CompileJSPs;
import io.openliberty.tools.maven.BasicSupport;

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@Mojo(name = "compile-jsp", defaultPhase = LifecyclePhase.COMPILE,
      requiresDependencyResolution = ResolutionScope.COMPILE)
public class CompileJspMojo extends BasicSupport {

    /**
     * The version of JSP that should be compiled against. Defaults to 2.3. Can be 2.2 or 2.3
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        if (compile == null) {
            throw new IllegalStateException(MessageFormat.format(messages.getString("error.dependencies.not.found"), "compileJSPs"));
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                    Xpp3Dom dom = (Xpp3Dom) config;
                    Xpp3Dom val = dom.getChild("source");
                    if (val != null) {
                        compile.setSource(val.getValue());
                    }
                }
                break;
            } else if ("org.apache.maven.plugins:maven-war-plugin".equals(plugin.getKey())) {
                Object config = plugin.getConfiguration();
                if (config instanceof Xpp3Dom) {
                    Xpp3Dom dom = (Xpp3Dom) config;
                    Xpp3Dom val = dom.getChild("warSourceDirectory");
                    if (val != null) {
                        compile.setSrcdir(new File(val.getValue()));
                    }
                }
            }
        }

        Set<String> classpath = new TreeSet<String>();

        // first add target/classes (or whatever is configured)
        classpath.add(getProject().getBuild().getOutputDirectory());

        Set<Artifact> dependencies = getProject().getArtifacts();
        for (Artifact dep : dependencies) {
            if (!dep.isResolved()) {
                // TODO: Is transitive=true correct here?
                dep = resolveArtifact(dep, true);
            }
            if (dep.getFile() != null) {
                if (!classpath.add(dep.getFile().getAbsolutePath())) {
                    getLog().warn("Duplicate dependency: " + dep.getId());
                }
            } else {
                getLog().warn("Could not find: " + dep.getId());
            }
        }

        String classpathStr = join(classpath, File.pathSeparator);
        log.debug("Classpath: " + classpathStr);
        compile.setClasspath(classpathStr);

        // TODO should we try to calculate this from a pom dependency?
        if (jspVersion != null) {
            compile.setJspVersion(jspVersion);
        }

        // TODO do we need to add features?
        compile.execute();
    }

    private String join(Set<String> depPathes, String sep) {

        StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();
        for (String str : depPathes) {
            if (sb.length() != 0) {
                sb.append(sep);
            }
            sb.append(str);
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        return sb.toString();
    }

    @Override
    protected void init() throws MojoExecutionException, MojoFailureException {
        boolean doInstall = (installDirectory == null);

        super.init();

        if (doInstall) {
            try {
                installServerAssembly();
            } catch (Exception e) {
                throw new MojoExecutionException("Failure installing server", e);
            }
        }
    }
}


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Huu-ay-aht
Ancient Spirit, Modern Mind
Huu-ay-aht Group of Businesses
Sacred Principles
Ha'wiih Council
People's Assembly
Status reports from People's Assembly
Treaty Implementation
Education, Trades, & Training
Social Services Project
Paawats
Lands and Natural Resources
Lands & Permits
Anacla/Bamfield Road Information
Independent Housing Panel
Exploring Forestry Opportunities
Watershed Renewal Project
Our Journey, Our Choice, Our Future:
Transshipment Hub
Run of The River
Kwispaa LNG
Huu-ay-aht delegation tours natural gas facility in Alberta
Posted on September 24, 2014 by heathersthomson
A delegation of Huu-ay-aht First Nations (HFN) citizens traveled to Alberta on a fact-finding trip to visit a natural gas operation on September 4th and 5th.
The purpose of the trip was to learn more about the extraction of natural gas as it relates to the proposed LNG project between Steelhead and Huu-ay-aht. The Huu-ay-aht delegation included Elected Chief Councillor Jeff Cook and Councillor Tom Happynook, Ḥaw̓iił Andy Clappis, Roy Werner, Marie Newfield and Stephen Rayner.
The partnership with Steelhead began as a result of a relationship between the Port Alberni Port Authority and HFN. The two groups had been working together on the transshipment hub project, and PAPA introduced HFN representatives to Steelhead LNG. After the initial introduction, Steelhead came to HFN with an idea to develop an LNG facility on HFN traditional territory at Sarita Bay. What followed was the formation of a partnership that has been defined under an Opportunity Development Agreement (ODA) that was negotiated between the two parties. The relationship between Steelhead and HFN is the first of its kind because Steelhead approached HFN about the project from the very start and has committed to exploring this opportunity as project partners.
The tour of the natural gas operation was something HFN wanted right from the beginning so they could see such an operation first-hand in order to better understand where the natural gas comes from and how it is extracted before being sent to an LNG facility—like the facility proposed for Sarita Bay—that would liquefy the gas for shipment overseas.
Steelhead arranged the tour of the extraction facility in Grande Prairie, and the delegation flew out on Thursday, September 4th to learn more about that end of the operation.
The first stop was Grande Prairie where they met with the CEO of the natural gas extraction company offering the tour at his home. They also had an opportunity to meet with the chiefs from the two First Nations communities on which the operation is located.
One of the main reasons HFN wanted a tour of this particular site was that the company that operates it also has a strong relationship with the First Nations communities in the territory in which the extraction facilities are located. Similar to the Steelhead and HFN partnership, both parties have been involved since the beginning, and the concerns of the Nation were taken into consideration when developing the operation.
The two Albertan First Nations leaders said they were always welcome to share their views with the company representatives. They said they felt like they were heard and that the company really cared and were doing the extraction right, while considering their input. Chief Jeff Cook said he was pleasantly surprised by that relationship, and he was happy to hear that it too began before any development took place. He was also impressed to hear that the operation employs a number of members of the First Nations communities. He said some of them were labourers, and many had received opportunities for training. Many of the people the delegation met on the tour were First Nations who had started as labourers and were now trained to do some of the highly skilled positions.
Marie Newfield was impressed by the relationship between the company executives and the First Nations community. She said the "big shots" were just like family with the First Nations community members, and you could tell it was genuine and mutual.
Ḥaw̓iił Andy Clappis said the tour was worthwhile, and it made him feel better about benefiting from extracting natural gas from another nations' territory.
"I was concerned because the fracking is taking place in our brothers' territory," he explained. "But it was a relief to hear that they are not against it and they have had their say."
He said hearing from all of the experts helped him understand every part of the process, and that is important moving forward.
They did not discuss the financial side of the agreement, but overall it was a positive relationship that seemed to be offering many opportunities to the communities and the citizens. Neither chief offered any kind of concern over the operation or natural gas in general. Roy Werner said it was obvious both parties were benefiting from the agreement. He believes the same will be true should Huu-ay-aht and Steelhead move forward in their partnership.
On Friday morning, the HFN citizens' tour started when they learned some of the science behind extracting natural gas. Company representatives showed them the geographical core samples of what the different layers of the earth look like in the area where the extraction takes place. The deepest of these was the layer of shale from which the natural gas is extracted. This layer is approximately three kilometres below the surface. It is a porous layer that resembles a sponge. The gas lies within the pockets of the shale. The group learned that, in order to extract the gas from the shale, a pipe is drilled down to that layer. The pipe then turns and drills horizontally into the shale. That is when the fracking occurs. Tom Happynook said that was one of his concerns heading into the tour, and he was interested in hearing the science behind it.
The delegation also learned that after the pipe reaches the shale a dense liquid is injected into the rock. This liquid is a combination of water, sand, and a water-soluble gelling agent called guar gum (also used in making Lifesavers popsicles), as well as a chemical commonly found in eye drops. That liquid is pressurized and sent down the pipes. The pressure causes the shale to crack. While the sand keeps these cracks open, the gas is released and the atmospheric pressure causes it to come to the surface naturally.
Some water comes to the surface at this point, and it contains a certain amount of dissolved salt. That is part of the process that the company is trying to improve. Stephen Rayner said he was relieved that the company is investigating ways to make changes so that not as much water is used during this process.
He said each time they extract gas, the process uses more than one-million litres of water. This concerns him, and he would like to see that water reused in some way. He was relieved the company is working on this problem.
Until a solution is reached, the salt water is put in pockets created when oil is extracted from the earth, but scientists are actively looking for ways to improve upon this method.
Chief Jeff Cook said fracking is one thing people ask about when it comes to earlier phases of the natural gas value chain. He said it is important to understand that it is not a new process. Companies have been fracking for more than 50 years, and it is only recently that people have voiced concerns over the practice. But he acknowledges it is still important to get both sides of the issue. Stephen Rayner said the company seems responsible and in tune with the environment.
Tom Happynook asked about flaming, but he learned that natural gas extraction does not require flaming as the gases release naturally. Some gases are burned off in the extraction process, but they are minimal. All gases that can be used, such as propane and butane, are sold, and the remaining impurities are burned off. When you look at the site, only the shut-off valves are visible. There are no big stacks or large pipes visible.
The company also explained to HFN delegates how they deal with protecting the aquifer. The pipe is put into the ground, and if it goes through an aquifer a second pipe is inserted into the first. Through that a light cement solution is pumped. It comes out the end of the pipe and slides up the outside of the original pipe creating a barrier between the pipe and the aquifer. This protects the aquifer from any natural gas leaks. The pipe used for the cement is then removed and the natural gas pipe goes down.
They also asked about the risk of earthquakes from extracting gases from the earth. It was explained to the delegation that the process does create some seismic activity, but it is no more than would occur from the movement of a train along a railroad.
After a tour of an operational facility and one still under construction in Grande Prairie, the delegation was taken on a helicopter tour of the area. They could see a lot of wells on the Crown land from the air, but the footprint from the operation was quite small. That is due in part to the fact that the company is able to drill horizontally once it is in the shale. This means they can drill one well with a main vertical line and run a number of horizontal lines from that main pipe. On the surface there is less of a footprint and less environmental impact to the area.
Roy Werner said you could see the areas that had been cleaned up after the company was done operating there. He said you could tell something had happened there, but it was growing back, and that what they leave behind is clean and green.
Marie Newfield said that as they flew around, she was surprised to see oil and gas pumps scattered all over the countryside. She was relieved to see that the site involved fewer pumps. Despite the small footprint, Chief Jeff Cook said the operation is responsible for supplying natural gas for the entire city of Chicago. From the air they could see the pipeline that fed Chicago, and it was not a large scar on the earth. Instead, it was a strip of land heading south. The trees were cleared, and you could tell where the pipeline was, but it was green with vegetation. The distance from Grande Prairie to Chicago is 3,070 kilometres, whereas the distance between Grande Prairie and Port Alberni is only 1,350 kilometres, indicating piping it to the city would not be a problem.
Tom Happynook said the footprint left behind is something that is important to HFN when choosing the companies from which they will purchase natural gas, should the LNG project move forward. Steelhead is not an extraction company. They would be involved in liquefying the natural gas at the proposed facility, and that is where their partnership with HFN lies. If the proposal goes forward and the facility is built, natural gas will be purchased from other companies, like the one they toured in Grande Prairie.
Reflecting upon the tour, Stephen Rayner said that he feels that there is great value in engaging First Nations when building the facility, because these community members have concern for the environment and the local surroundings. He said it is better to have some control than to hand it over to someone who has less concern for the things that matter. Chief Jeff Cook said they believe, if the LNG facility in Sarita Bay moves forward, HFN would see benefits for generations to come, much like the two First Nations communities in Alberta. It is estimated that the construction phase could create 3,000 jobs and, once operational, it could employ up to 400.
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Today, Poets of the Fall announced their plans for this year! Included in the press release are details about an upcoming tour, album and new partnerships.
Since 2003 Poets of the Fall have been rocking fans in their home country of Finland and all over the globe. Spanning from India, Germany, UK, Italy, Russia and all the way to America.
In 2014 the band released their 6th studio album, the chart topper "Jealous Gods", and has since been touring in several countries around the world. Some of the recent highlights include supporting Muse in Germany and Russia; prime slots at the Rockavaria and Rock im Revier festivals, and headlining their own shows in one of their biggest markets, India.
The band has been working with Nina Taylor since 2013, whom has been serving as their international booking agent and tour director. Effective immediately Nina will also be using her extensive skills to lead the band in their management and their most ambitious plans yet. Nina brings with her years of experience having worked on some of the largest live events ever produced in Finland and abroad. Some examples are the U2 360 tour, Madonna MDNA and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The band will also launch their brand new website complete with an all new point of sale system that will allow fans to purchase official merchandise and VIP meet & greet packages.


Europe, France, Alpes de Haute Provence region Puimichel, the Mees Solar Farm, solar panels.
The Netherlands, Almere, NUON Solar island. Solar panels. Aerial.
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Solar panels on a residential property in Hude am Dummer, Lower Saxony, Germany.
The new floating solar farm being grid connected on Godley Reservoir in Hyde, Manchester, UK. The scheme is a 3 MW system, comprising of 10,000 photo voltaic panels. It will cut United Utilities electricity bill at the water treatment plant on site, by around £7,000 a month. It is the largest floating solar farm in Europe and the second largest in the world. It will provide around 33% of the water treatment plants energy needs.
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What Controls the Acute Viral Infection Following Yellow Fever Vaccination?
Does target cell depletion, innate immunity, or adaptive immunity play the dominant role in controlling primary acute viral infections? Why do some individuals have higher peak virus titers than others? Answering these questions is a basic problem in immunology and can be particularly difficult in humans due to limited data, heterogeneity in responses in different individuals, and limited ability for experimental manipulation. We address these questions for infections following vaccination with the live attenuated yellow fever virus (YFV-17D) by analyzing viral load data from 80 volunteers. Using a mixed effects modeling approach, we find that target cell depletion models do not fit the data as well as innate or adaptive immunity models. Examination of the fits of the innate and adaptive immunity models to the data allows us to select a minimal model that gives improved fits by widely used model selection criteria (AICc and BIC) and explains why it is hard to distinguish between the innate and adaptive immunity models. We then ask why some individuals have over 1000-fold higher virus titers than others and find that most of the variation arises from differences in the initial/maximum growth rate of the virus in different individuals.
Background: Influenza outbreaks affect millions of people every year and its surveillance is usually carried out in developed countries through a network of sentinel doctors who report the weekly number of Influenza-like Illness cases observed among the visited patients. Monitoring and forecasting the evolution of these outbreaks supports decision makers in designing effective interventions and allocating resources to mitigate their impact.
Objective: Describe the existing participatory surveillance approaches that have been used for modeling and forecasting of the seasonal influenza epidemic, and how they can help strengthen real-time epidemic science and provide a more rigorous understanding of epidemic conditions.
Methods: We describe three different participatory surveillance systems, WISDM (Widely Internet Sourced Distributed Monitoring), Influenzanet and Flu Near You (FNY), and show how modeling and simulation can be or has been combined with participatory disease surveillance to: i) measure the non-response bias in a participatory surveillance sample using WISDM; and ii) nowcast and forecast influenza activity in different parts of the world (using Influenzanet and Flu Near You).
Results: WISDM-based results measure the participatory and sample bias for three epidemic metrics i.e. attack rate, peak infection rate, and time-to-peak, and find the participatory bias to be the largest component of the total bias. The Influenzanet platform shows that digital participatory surveillance data combined with a realistic data-driven epidemiological model can provide both short-term and long-term forecasts of epidemic intensities, and the ground truth data lie within the 95 percent confidence intervals for most weeks. The statistical accuracy of the ensemble forecasts increase as the season progresses. The Flu Near You platform shows that participatory surveillance data provide accurate short-term flu activity forecasts and influenza activity predictions. The correlation of the HealthMap Flu Trends estimates with the observed CDC ILI rates is 0.99 for 2013-2015. Additional data sources lead to an error reduction of about 40% when compared to the estimates of the model that only incorporates CDC historical information.
Conclusions: While the advantages of participatory surveillance, compared to traditional surveillance, include its timeliness, lower costs, and broader reach, it is limited by a lack of control over the characteristics of the population sample. Modeling and simulation can help overcome this limitation as well as provide real-time and long-term forecasting of influenza activity in data-poor parts of the world.
In this chapter, we consider space-time analysis of surveillance count data. Such data are ubiquitous and a number of approaches have been proposed for their analysis. We first describe the aims of a surveillance endeavor, before reviewing and critiquing a number of common models. We focus on models in which time is discretized to the time scale of the latent and infectious periods of the disease under study. In particular, we focus on the time series SIR (TSIR) models originally described by Finkenstadt and Grenfell in their 2000 paper and the epidemic/endemic models first proposed by Held, Hohle, and Hofmann in their 2005 paper. We implement both of these models in the Stan software and illustrate their performance via analyses of measles data collected over a 2-year period in 17 regions in the Weser-Ems region of Lower Saxony, Germany.
Animals share a variety of common resources, which can be a major driver of conspecific encounter rates. In this work, we implement a spatially explicit mathematical model for resource visitation behaviour in order to examine how changes in resource availability can influence the rate of encounters among consumers. Using simulations and asymptotic analysis, we demonstrate that, under a reasonable set of assumptions, the relationship between resource availability and consumer conspecific encounters is not monotonic. We characterize how the maximum encounter rate and associated critical resource density depend on system parameters like consumer density and the maximum distance from which consumers can detect and respond to resources. The assumptions underlying our theoretical model and analysis are motivated by observations of large aggregations of black-backed jackals at carcasses generated by seasonal outbreaks of anthrax among herbivores in Etosha National Park, Namibia. As non-obligate scavengers, black-backed jackals use carcasses as a supplemental food resource when they are available. While jackals do not appear to acquire disease from ingesting anthrax carcasses, changes in their movement patterns in response to changes in carcass abundance do alter jackals' conspecific encounter rate in ways that may affect the transmission dynamics of other diseases, such as rabies. Our theoretical results provide a method to quantify and analyse the hypothesis that the outbreak of a fatal disease among herbivores can potentially facilitate outbreaks of an entirely different disease among jackals. By analysing carcass visitation data, we find support for our model's prediction that the number of conspecific encounters at resource sites decreases with additional increases in resource availability. Whether or not this site-dependent effect translates to an overall decrease in encounters depends, unexpectedly, on the relationship between the maximum distance of detection and the resource density.
Stochastic epidemic models describe the dynamics of an epidemic as a disease spreads through a population. Typically, only a fraction of cases are observed at a set of discrete times. The absence of complete information about the time evolution of an epidemic gives rise to a complicated latent variable problem in which the state space size of the epidemic grows large as the population size increases. This makes analytically integrating over the missing data infeasible for populations of even moderate size. We present a data augmentation Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) framework for Bayesian estimation of stochastic epidemic model parameters, in which measurements are augmented with subject-level disease histories. In our MCMC algorithm, we propose each new subject-level path, conditional on the data, using a time-inhomogenous continuous-time Markov process with rates determined by the infection histories of other individuals. The method is general, and may be applied to a broad class of epidemic models with only minimal modifications to the model dynamics and/or emission distribution. We present our algorithm in the context of multiple stochastic epidemic models in which the data are binomially sampled prevalence counts, and apply our method to data from an outbreak of influenza in a British boarding school.
Phylogenetics has seen a steady increase in data set size and substitution model complexity, which require increasing amounts of computational power to compute likelihoods. This motivates strategies to approximate the likelihood functions for branch length optimization and Bayesian sampling. In this article, we develop an approximation to the 1D likelihood function as parametrized by a single branch length. Our method uses a four-parameter surrogate function abstracted from the simplest phylogenetic likelihood function, the binary symmetric model. We show that it offers a surrogate that can be fit over a variety of branch lengths, that it is applicable to a wide variety of models and trees, and that it can be used effectively as a proposal mechanism for Bayesian sampling. The method is implemented as a stand-alone open-source C library for calling from phylogenetics algorithms; it has proven essential for good performance of our online phylogenetic algorithm sts.
The Ebola forecasting challenge organized by the Research and Policy for Infectious Disease Dynamics (RAPIDD) program of the Fogarty International Center relies on synthetic disease datasets generated by numerical simulations of a highly detailed spatially-structured agent-based model. We discuss here the architecture and technical steps of the challenge, leading to datasets that mimic as much as possible the data collection, reporting, and communication process experienced in the 2014–2015 West African Ebola outbreak. We provide a detailed discussion of the model's definition, the epidemiological scenarios' construction, synthetic patient database generation and the data communication platform used during the challenge. Finally we offer a number of considerations and takeaways concerning the extension and scalability of synthetic challenges to other infectious diseases.
Preliminary results of models to predict areas in the Americas with increased likelihood of Zika virus transmission in 2017.
Numerous Zika virus vaccines are being developed. However, identifying sites to evaluate the efficacy of a Zika virus vaccine is challenging due to the general decrease in Zika virus activity. We compare results from three different modeling approaches to estimate areas that may have increased relative risk of Zika virus transmission during 2017. The analysis focused on eight priority countries (i.e., Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, and Peru). The models projected low incidence rates during 2017 for all locations in the priority countries but identified several sub-national areas that may have increased relative risk of Zika virus transmission in 2017. Given the projected low incidence of disease, the total number of participants, number of study sites, or duration of study follow-up may need to be increased to meet the efficacy study endpoints.
Infectious disease forecasting is gaining traction in the public health community; however, limited systematic comparisons of model performance exist. Here we present the results of a synthetic forecasting challenge inspired by the West African Ebola crisis in 2014–2015 and involving 16 international academic teams and US government agencies, and compare the predictive performance of 8 independent modeling approaches. Challenge participants were invited to predict 140 epidemiological targets across 5 different time points of 4 synthetic Ebola outbreaks, each involving different levels of interventions and "fog of war" in outbreak data made available for predictions. Prediction targets included 1–4 week-ahead case incidences, outbreak size, peak timing, and several natural history parameters. With respect to weekly case incidence targets, ensemble predictions based on a Bayesian average of the 8 participating models outperformed any individual model and did substantially better than a null auto-regressive model. There was no relationship between model complexity and prediction accuracy; however, the top performing models for short-term weekly incidence were reactive models with few parameters, fitted to a short and recent part of the outbreak. Individual model outputs and ensemble predictions improved with data accuracy and availability; by the second time point, just before the peak of the epidemic, estimates of final size were within 20% of the target. The 4th challenge scenario − mirroring an uncontrolled Ebola outbreak with substantial data reporting noise − was poorly predicted by all modeling teams. Overall, this synthetic forecasting challenge provided a deep understanding of model performance under controlled data and epidemiological conditions. We recommend such "peace time" forecasting challenges as key elements to improve coordination and inspire collaboration between modeling groups ahead of the next pandemic threat, and to assess model forecasting accuracy for a variety of known and hypothetical pathogens.
Yang Yang, Ya Meng, M. Elizabeth Halloran, Ira M. Longini, Jr.
A recombinant, live-attenuated, tetravalent dengue vaccine (CYD-TDV) was licensed for children of 9 years old or older in a few countries, but the dependence of vaccine efficacy on baseline immunity status and age groups has not been fully characterized.
Combining the two phase III trials, CYD14 and CYD15, we estimated the vaccine efficacy for each of the four serotypes of dengue virus (DENV), as well as all serotypes combined, simultaneously stratified by baseline immunity status and age group, while accounting for uncertainty in the baseline immunity status of subjects.
Baseline seropositive subjects showed high efficacy for all serotypes, 70.2% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 57.4, 80.1) for dengue 1 (DENV-1), 67.9% (95% CI: 49.9, 82.0) for DENV-2, 77.5% (95% CI: 64.3, 90.2) for DENV-3, 89.9% (95% CI: 79.8, 99.9) for DENV-4, and 75.4% (95% CI: 68.3, 81.6) overall. In contrast, baseline seronegative subjects showed moderate efficacy against DENV-4, 51.2% [95% CI: 20.0, 72.8] but no significant efficacy against other serotypes. Among seropositive children, the overall efficacy tended to increase with age, 35.9% (95% CI: -7.6, 69.3) for children ≤5 years old, 65.6% (95% CI: 40.3, 84.2) for 6 – 8 years old, 73.4% (95% CI: 62.6, 82.1) for 9 – 11 years old, and 80.6% (95% CI: 72.9, 87.3) for 12 years or older.
The CYD-TDV vaccine was highly efficacious for all dengue serotypes among children older than 5 years who have acquired baseline immunity from previous exposure. Increasing vaccine efficacy with age was not fully explained by increasing prevalence of baseline immunity with age.
Birth-death processes track the size of a univariate population, but many biological systems involve interaction between populations, necessitating models for two or more populations simultaneously. A lack of efficient methods for evaluating finite-time transition probabilities of bivariate processes, however, has restricted statistical inference in these models. Researchers rely on computationally expensive methods such as matrix exponentiation or Monte Carlo approximation, restricting likelihood-based inference to small systems, or indirect methods such as approximate Bayesian computation. In this paper, we introduce the birth/birth-death process, a tractable bivariate extension of the birth-death process, where rates are allowed to be nonlinear. We develop an efficient algorithm to calculate its transition probabilities using a continued fraction representation of their Laplace transforms. Next, we identify several exemplary models arising in molecular epidemiology, macro-parasite evolution, and infectious disease modeling that fall within this class, and demonstrate advantages of our proposed method over existing approaches to inference in these models. Notably, the ubiquitous stochastic susceptible-infectious-removed (SIR) model falls within this class, and we emphasize that computable transition probabilities newly enable direct inference of parameters in the SIR model. We also propose a very fast method for approximating the transition probabilities under the SIR model via a novel branching process simplification, and compare it to the continued fraction representation method with application to the 17th century plague in Eyam. Although the two methods produce similar maximum a posteriori estimates, the branching process approximation fails to capture the correlation structure in the joint posterior distribution.
Monte Carlo methods to evaluate and maximize the likelihood function enable the construction of confidence intervals and hypothesis tests, facilitating scientific investigation using models for which the likelihood function is intractable. When Monte Carlo error can be made small, by sufficiently exhaustive computation, then the standard theory and practice of likelihood-based inference applies. As datasets become larger, and models more complex, situations arise where no reasonable amount of computation can render Monte Carlo error negligible. We develop profile likelihood methodology to provide frequentist inferences that take into account Monte Carlo uncertainty. We investigate the role of this methodology in facilitating inference for computationally challenging dynamic latent variable models. We present examples arising in the study of infectious disease transmission, demonstrating our methodology for inference on nonlinear dynamic models using genetic sequence data and panel time-series data. We also discuss applicability to nonlinear time-series and spatio-temporal data.
Genome sequencing has become a powerful tool for studying emerging infectious diseases; however, genome sequencing directly from clinical samples (i.e., without isolation and culture) remains challenging for viruses such as Zika, for which metagenomic sequencing methods may generate insufficient numbers of viral reads. Here we present a protocol for generating coding-sequence-complete genomes, comprising an online primer design tool, a novel multiplex PCR enrichment protocol, optimized library preparation methods for the portable MinION sequencer (Oxford Nanopore Technologies) and the Illumina range of instruments, and a bioinformatics pipeline for generating consensus sequences. The MinION protocol does not require an Internet connection for analysis, making it suitable for field applications with limited connectivity. Our method relies on multiplex PCR for targeted enrichment of viral genomes from samples containing as few as 50 genome copies per reaction. Viral consensus sequences can be achieved in 1–2 d by starting with clinical samples and following a simple laboratory workflow. This method has been successfully used by several groups studying Zika virus evolution and is facilitating an understanding of the spread of the virus in the Americas. The protocol can be used to sequence other viral genomes using the online Primal Scheme primer designer software. It is suitable for sequencing either RNA or DNA viruses in the field during outbreaks or as an inexpensive, convenient method for use in the lab.
Although the recent Zika virus (ZIKV) epidemic in the Americas and its link to birth defects have attracted a great deal of attention much remains unknown about ZIKV disease epidemiology and ZIKV evolution, in part owing to a lack of genomic data. Here we address this gap in knowledge by using multiple sequencing approaches to generate 110 ZIKV genomes from clinical and mosquito samples from 10 countries and territories, greatly expanding the observed viral genetic diversity from this outbreak. We analysed the timing and patterns of introductions into distinct geographic regions; our phylogenetic evidence suggests rapid expansion of the outbreak in Brazil and multiple introductions of outbreak strains into Puerto Rico, Honduras, Colombia, other Caribbean islands, and the continental United States. We find that ZIKV circulated undetected in multiple regions for many months before the first locally transmitted cases were confirmed, highlighting the importance of surveillance of viral infections. We identify mutations with possible functional implications for ZIKV biology and pathogenesis, as well as those that might be relevant to the effectiveness of diagnostic tests.
The bottleneck governing infectious disease transmission describes the size of the pathogen population transferred from donor to recipient host. Accurate quantification of the bottleneck size is particularly important for rapidly evolving pathogens such as influenza virus, as narrow bottlenecks reduce the amount of transferred viral genetic diversity and, thus, may slow the rate of viral adaptation. Previous studies have estimated bottleneck sizes governing viral transmission using statistical analyses of variants identified in pathogen sequencing data. These analyses, however, did not account for variant calling thresholds and stochastic viral replication dynamics within recipient hosts. Because these factors can skew bottleneck size estimates, we introduce a new method for inferring bottleneck sizes that accounts for these factors. Through the use of a simulated dataset, we first show that our method, based on beta-binomial sampling, accurately recovers transmission bottleneck sizes, whereas other methods fail to do so. We then apply our method to a dataset of influenza A infections for which viral deep-sequencing data from transmission pairs are available. We find that the IAV transmission bottleneck size estimates in this study are highly variable across transmission pairs, while the mean bottleneck size of 196 virions is consistent with the previous estimate for this dataset. Further, regression analysis shows a positive association between estimated bottleneck size and donor infection severity, as measured by temperature. These results support findings from experimental transmission studies showing that bottleneck sizes across transmission events can be variable and in part influenced by epidemiological factors.
Alexander Kirpich, Thomas A. Weppelmann, Yang Yang, John Glenn Morris Jr., Ira M. Longini Jr.
Following the 2010 cholera outbreak in Haiti, a plan was initiated to provide massive improvements to the sanitation and drinking water infrastructure in order to eliminate cholera from the island of Hispaniola by 2023. Six years and a half billion dollars later, there is little evidence that any substantial improvements have been implemented; with increasing evidence that cholera has become endemic. Thus, it is time to explore strategies to control cholera in Haiti using oral cholera vaccines (OCVs). The potential effects of mass administration of OCVs on cholera transmission were assessed using dynamic compartment models fit to cholera incidence data from the Ouest Department of Haiti. The results indicated that interventions using an OCV that was 60% effective could have eliminated cholera transmission by August 2012 if started five weeks after the initial outbreak. A range of analyses on the ability of OCV interventions started January 1, 2017 to eliminate cholera transmission by 2023 were performed by considering different combinations of vaccine efficacies, vaccine administration rates, and durations of protective immunity. With an average of 50 weeks for the waiting time to vaccination and an average duration of three years for the vaccine-induced immunity, all campaigns that used an OCV with a vaccine efficacy of at least 60% successfully eliminated cholera transmission by 2023. The results of this study suggest that even with a relatively wide range of vaccine efficacies, administration rates, and durations of protective immunity, future epidemics could be controlled at a relatively low cost using mass administration of OCVs in Haiti.


The World's Most Photographed Event Is Just Around The Corner & It's Great For Families!
What is the world's most photographed event you ask? The 2012 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, Mexico holds that title and the event is just around the corner. Known as the official Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World, this city hosts hot air balloonists and spectators across the globe to watch over 500 balloons launch during the course of 9 days.
The even takes place in October 6-14, 2012 and has been named as one of the 15 Destinations on the Rise by TripAdvisor as well as one of the Best Fall Trips for 2012 by National Geographic.
Thanks to Albuquerque's unique fall weather, pilots and balloonists take advantage of the "Albuquerque Box" – a combination of upper and lower level winds which enables balloonists to sometimes backtrack their flight path and land close to their launch site.
This event is great for kids as there are many of different spectacles planned over the course of the week. Some of which include choreographed Balloon Glows, gigantic character balloons of all shapes and sizes and so many more. Event tickets start at $8 per event. For more information, visit the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Escape To Valais!
Dear journalists,
Escape to Valais! Not physically, of course, in the current circumstances, not just yet; your next trip to Valais in person needs a little more patience. But since May 1, it has been possible for you to make a virtual journey. We invite you to visit an authentic Valais chalet. Once inside, you can try to solve various puzzles – with the assistance of Professor Matt Erhorn at your side and with the help of your wits and knowledge of the region. Your goal: Farinet's treasure.
We would like to bring Valais to you at home in other ways, too. How about some recipe ideas, for example? Or some interesting articles? You'll be surprised – and inspired! We are also venturing a look at summer, with news for you from the worlds of cycling and mountain biking. All in the spirit of "Dream now – travel later".
Would you like to find out more about Valais? Don't hesitate to contact us: we would be delighted to provide you with further information or organise interviews.
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Escape To Valais
On May 1 we have launched "Escape To Valais", an online escape game. An authentic Valais chalet full of riddles awaits you for a virtual visit. Discover fascinating facts about Valais and solve the puzzles to finish the game in the shortest time possible. Once you reach Farinet's treasure, there are wonderful prizes to be won. Enjoy the game… good luck!
Valais from your home
The escape game is not the only way to explore Valais from the comfort of your home. Read articles about Valais or stories about its people, for example, or listen to some Valais music. If that whets your appetite, find inspiration in our wide selection of recipes to prepare a tasty meal. Top tip: asparagus is currently in season.
The routes of the Road World Championships
How about we take a look at summer, in the hope of welcoming you to Valais then?
The UCI 2020 Road World Championships are due to take place from 20 to 27 September in Aigle and Martigny. The various routes will cross the Rhône valley, linking the two towns. Come and watch the thrilling road races, which finish with a multiple climb to the Col de la Petite Forclaz: an ascent of 400 vertical metres over a distance of four kilometres, to be looped seven times.
The new bookable package "The routes of the Road World Championships" offers a wonderful opportunity to cycle trails through the vineyards of the Rhône valley, to climb up to iconic Alpine passes and explore spectacular landscapes. From your hotel in the Martigny region, ride the roads that will host the UCI 2020 Road World Championships as well as some of the most beautiful cycle routes in Valais.
In order to showcase the bookable package and the routes of the UCI 2020 Road World Championships, we are organising a press trip from 26 to 30 August 2020 in collaboration with the canton of Vaud. Among the highlights is the climb up to the Sanetsch Pass, one of the finest in the Alps – a real insider tip. Interested cyclists can find the detailed programme of the press trip by following the link on the right. If you would like to join the trip, please contact us before 31 July.
Covid-19 measures in place at the end of August will determine if the trip takes place and in what exact form.
UCI 2020 Road World Championships
Cycling media trip
Other cycling offers
New mountain bike offers
In addition to the bike package above, there are also two new bike offers.
Valais Bike
Starting in the spa resort of Leukerbad, set off to explore the finest singletrack in Upper Valais thanks to the new Valais Bike tour. Three days of top-class mountain biking guarantee high thrills in breathtaking landscapes. The package includes spa admission, daily luggage transfers and cable car ride, and promises an unforgettable experience.
Best of Valais with a guide
Explore the best of Valais in the company of a local mountain bike guide for an unforgettable day out. Whatever your level of experience and whatever your taste – from hard riding to gourmet breaks, from enduro to e-bike – any combination is possible. Book two nights at any of the 17 Valais resorts on offer, and simply follow the guide!
Haute Routes by e-bike
Enjoy all the charm of the Swiss Alps on one of the e-bike experiences offered by the company E-MTB Swiss Alps. The choice includes the iconic Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt; the Petite Haute Route from Hérémence to Zermatt; the Family&Friends Haute Route; and the Haute Route des Glaciers from Crans-Montana to the Great Aletsch Glacier. In all cases, qualified guides lead you through spectacular alpine landscapes. Over the course of several days, among family or friends, you will ride along the finest singletrack trails surrounded by 4,000-metre peaks. You'll sleep in accommodation typical of the Alps, and will even have the chance to relax in a hot tub at 2,000 metres above sea level as a reward for your efforts.
E-Alps
740 kilometres, 18,500 metres of ascent and descent, 25 climbs, all divided in 10 stages: welcome to the Valais Cycling Tour, a thrilling itinerary created by the professional Valais cyclist Steve Morabito.
In Valais, asparagus grow in the sandy soils between Martigny, Fully and Saxon. The harvest takes place from early April to mid-June.
E-bike routes
Electric mountain bikes offer a pleasant alternative way of exploring, and are suitable for riding on any of the region's mountain bike trails. A wide choice of routes will take you to all the most beautiful spots in Valais: through pristine natural landscapes, high above deep valleys, through fragrant forests and up to panoramic vantage points.
Bike transport: Resabike
This online platform allows you to book your journey with your bike on one of the many bus routes that offer a bike transport service, provided by vehicles equipped with bike racks or special trailers. During the main summer season more than 40 bus routes allow you to travel with your mountain bike.
Vineyard Trail Valais
The Vineyard Trail between Martigny and Leuk is the best way to explore the vineyards of Valais. There are three different versions: for motorists, for cyclists and for walkers. The routes lead for more than 82 km along the south-facing slopes overlooking the Rhône valley, passing through historical villages and ancient vineyards. The gentle itinerary follows the contours of the hillsides and reveals magnificent alpine views, with opportunities for tastings en route.
Meet two Valais cyclists who find ideal training terrain in their region.
Simon Pellaud
From: Chemin (VS)
Activity: Racing cylist
Achievements: Swiss under-21 champion, 2013
Winner of the 9th stage of Tour of Hainan (China) 2018 with the Swiss team
Best Climber and Combativity Awardin the Tour de Romandie 2019
Simon Ruff
Date of birth: 19 May 1983
From: Törbel (VS)
Activity: UltraCycling racer
Achievements: World UltraCycling champion in 2011 and 2018
UltraCycling involves endurance cycling races longer than 300 kilometres. Simon Ruff's longest race to date was 2,200 kilometres.
• 300 sunny days a year
• 45 summits above 4,000 metres
• 8 AOP and IGP products
• 15% of Swiss asparagus production
• 1928 tons of Raclette AOP in 2019
• More than 50 grape varieties
• 2,000 km of cycling routes
• 1,500 km of mountain bike trails
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My first super short film will likely be shot at a swimming pool somewhere in Pasadena. I had planned on the pool area by my condos, but there are reasons to avoid this pool. No, we clean the water all nice and such, but the pool is shared by 80 or so units. And so to film in said location would require permission, which is doable, but not desirable. Since the price is right it's hard for a newbie producer not to simply say YES and make it work.
I'm no DP and my talented teen actors haven't filled up those chairs yet, but you get the drift. Auditioning one of my actresses I let slip that I'd really like to find someone who might know someone with a nice pool at a quiet house.
One my teen actors said it looks like Shangri La. Who am I to argue with one of my actors?


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 * @author Thierry Wasylczenko
 * @since JStackFX 1.1
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    public ConversionException() {
    }

    public ConversionException(String message) {
        super(message);
    }

    public ConversionException(String message, Throwable cause) {
        super(message, cause);
    }

    public ConversionException(Throwable cause) {
        super(cause);
    }

    public ConversionException(String message, Throwable cause, boolean enableSuppression, boolean writableStackTrace) {
        super(message, cause, enableSuppression, writableStackTrace);
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}


We are HIPAA Covered Entity that is currently exchanging the ASC X12N 5010 X279 270/271 transactions with several other Covered Entity trading partners. With respect to compliant code use of the 270 EQ01 (1365) and 271 EB03 (1365) data elements, we are aware of (and would like to consider the use of) some of the new Service Type Codes as defined in the recently updated external code list: ASC X12 External Code Source 958.
Although some of these new codes are 3 characters and exceed the 2-character length restriction defined in the 5010 guide, we would consider a temporary solution of mapping the 3-character codes to some 2-character codes that are not otherwise being used within our specific sector of healthcare until such time that a newer version of the TR3 is adopted for use.
Can this approach be considered with willing trading partners?
For version 5010, data element 1365 used in the EQ01 and EB03 of the 270, and 271 respectively must be populated with a valid code from the internal code list in the 005010X279A1 TR3. Health Care Services Type Codes • ASC X12 External Code Source 958 is available for version 6020 and greater only.
Use of a suitable existing EQ01/EB03 code from the 005010X279A1 TR3 could be used in conjunction with the MSG segment (element MSG01) providing the additional appropriate information about the service.


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In Don Was's 1994 documentary I Just Wasn't Made For These Times, Brian Wilson said he wrote the melody for God Only Knows in twenty minutes. If that's not a gift from God, I don't know what is. I don't know how long it took lyricist Tony Asher to write the lyrics, but they match the chord changes and melody in terms of quality and sentiment. I could go on for hours about this song, but it's late Sunday night as I write this, so I'm going to keep it brief this time. This has always been one of my favourite songs if not my favourite and I love to sing and play it.
It is, in my humble opinion, a perfect song.


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The Collapsing Empire (The Interdependency Series book 1) by John Scalzi (book review).
November 23, 2020 | By lkrichardson	| Reply More
For a thousand years, the Emperox has ruled over the Interdependency, a network of space stations, domed lunar cities and one planet stretching across 48 star systems. Connecting these far flung outposts is a spatial phenomenon known as the Flow, a series of vaguely understood streams that allow ships to cross the depths of space in months rather than decades or centuries.
Cardenia is not ready to become Emperox. She managed to have an almost normal life as an acknowledged but accidental royal child raised far away from her father and politics. With the sudden death of her older brother, just as her father begins his final illness, Cardenia must come to terms with her new crown quickly if she is to save any remnant of humanity from the greatest threat the Interdependency has ever known. The Flow is collapsing.
Travelling between star systems takes weeks at best, even with the Flow. Without faster than light travel or communication, the sprawling trading culture of the Interdependency has many points of weakness for the merchant nobility to increase profits and hurt their rivals. With each outpost dependent on the supplies from the others, the trading houses wield a great deal of influence. The merchant nobility has been second only to the Emperox for a thousand years and do not want to consider the collapse of the Flow as it will be the ruin of their fiefdoms. Ships might be held up for any number of reasons that are more reasonable than the failure of a phenomenon that has existed for a thousand years.
Space, to paraphrase Douglas Adams, is mind-bogglingly big and Scalzi really brings that sense of the vastness of space home in 'The Collapsing Empire'. Space travel isn't just a long cruise or a nap in a cryo-pod in the Interdependency. Unlike a wormhole, the Flow isn't a door in space providing instant transport to some far flung star system. It's more of a white water rafting experience which, while spitting you out relatively quickly at your far away destination, if you fall out of that water you're stranded without a paddle decades from anything, not to mention the risk of having a tributary dry up. Without the Flow, humanity would still be on Earth, but they'd also still be able to find it.
Despite these risks, humanity has made an empire using the flow and its natural entry points. A string of cities connected together, none of which would survive without trade through the Flow. Except for End, which would survive. End is the one planet in the empire and, strangely, is therefore considered a hick backwater. It is, after all, the 'end' of the Flow's path and furthest from the capital. Each station could survive on its own for maybe one or two decades at best. If humanity wants to survive, End is the place they'll be doing it.
John Scalzi has built a complicated world in 'The Collapsing Empire' with multiple threads and character arcs tangling across it. This is not a book for someone who doesn't have the mental space to keep track of many names. Several characters get screen time. The new Emperox Cardenia and the doomsaying physicist, Marce, are both interesting characters with stories I enjoyed reading but it was Lady Kiva who stuck in my head.
Youngest daughter of one of the trading families, Kiva travels around as a family representative between stations. She is not polite or restrained in her language or her sex life. She is not a cliched dilettante. Kiva is a businesswoman who is playing business and politics for her family on a galactic scale. She will get s$&@ done. Sure, she's kind of a bitch but in a pragmatic sort of way that just wants to get things moving without the niceties of politics or 'good manners' slowing things down. Kiva is not an example of reversing gender roles or there simply to highlight the heroine's softness. Kiva is not a heroine, but a bitchy woman who isn't an antagonist. She just is what she is and she comes alive because of that.
This is actually my first Scalzi novel and I understand why so many people have recommended I read any of his work. 'The Collapsing Empire' is a wonderfully immersive book that presents a future for humanity that feels real. I'd definitely recommend it for fans of Ian McDonald's 'Luna' series and as a less weighty option for fans of James S. A. Corey's 'The Expanse' series.
LR Richardson
The Collapsing Empire (The Interdependency Series book 1) by John Scalzi
(pub: TOR, 2020. 336 page paperback. Price: $ 9.99 (US), £ 8.99 (UK). ISBN: 978-0-76538-890-2)
check out website: www.tor.com
Tags: Interdependency, John Scalzi, The Collapsing Empire
Category: Books, Scifi
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Please ensure you book courts in line with club regulations and guidelines and cancel any bookings you can no longer make as soon as possible. On a Thursday courts 3 and 4 are bookable for club tournament matches only.
Please make sure that you don't book slots from 7-9pm as this reduces evening playing opportunities. Also try not to leave 30 min gaps as far as feasibly possible to maximise opportunities for all members to play.


VirtualDub is a free, open source video capture-and-encoding software with the supports of digital and analog capture capabilities. VirtualDub supports both DirectShow & Video for Windows capture. Capture features include capture to any AVI variant, audio VU meters, overlay and preview modes, histogram, selectable crop area, video noise reduction, auto stop settings - based on capture time, file size, free space, and/or dropped frames.
VirtualDub capture and encoding software comes with a number of video filters, that extend its capabilities. Examples include reducing the video size by half, converting the video to grayscale, arbitrary rotation and about a dozen more. VirtualDub can be used to delete segments of a video file, append new segments, or reorder existing segments.
VirtualDub might not has the editing power or rich features of a general-purpose video editor such as Adobe Premiere, but is streamlined for fast linear operations over video in return. It has batch-processing capabilities for processing large numbers of files and can be extended with third-party video filters. VirtualDub is designed for Microsoft Windows 32-bit and 64-bit platforms, but may run on Linux and Mac OS X using Wine. However, native support for these systems is not available.
VirtualDub Experimental File Size 1.8 MB.


Sales organizations need to adopt latest technologies and devise novel methods today to effectively boost The Global Associates Lead Generation in India in the changed business scenario. One must necessarily approach the important decision makers in their effort to maximize lead generation in India, but it has become a tough nut to crack as they always have a premium on their time these days. The age-old tool of cold calling can still remain relevant and effective if you follow some basic fundamentals and also add something new to this time-tested technique.
It's important to understand that a machine gun approach cannot help you boost lead generation in India now as well as it used to in the previous era. You need to give a significant makeover to the traditional cold calling techniques to make them more effective for the present day business scenario. A creative management of relationships is necessary for making a meaningful contact with the key decision makers; one needs to stick to some fundamentals to achieve this objective.
Following is a 3-way strategy for managing your business relationships more creatively and making cold calling more effective and productive.
The top level decision makers have their own priorities with a thousand fires of their own to put out; they put up several layers of barriers around themselves to keep out the unwanted elements. You waste a lot of precious time and effort trying to reach out to them, the best strategy would be to start from the lower rung executives in an organization. This way you are known to the top bosses before you actually step forward to approach them.
Creative management of business relationships helps you boost lead generation in India more effectively. This discussion shall be continued in our next post to know more about the way the top decision makers should be approached and convinced about forming an association with your organization.


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package org.streamingpool.core.service.streamid;

import static io.reactivex.Flowable.never;
import static io.reactivex.Flowable.timer;
import static java.util.Objects.requireNonNull;
import static java.util.concurrent.TimeUnit.MILLISECONDS;

import java.time.Duration;
import java.util.Objects;
import java.util.Set;
import java.util.function.BiPredicate;

import org.streamingpool.core.service.StreamId;

import io.reactivex.Flowable;

public class BufferSpecification {

    private StreamId<?> startId;
    private Set<EndStreamMatcher<?, ?>> endStreamMatchers;
    private Flowable<?> timeout;

    private static final Duration NO_TIMEOUT = Duration.ofSeconds(-1);

    private BufferSpecification(StreamId<?> startStreamId, Set<EndStreamMatcher<?, ?>> endStreamMatchers,
            Flowable<?> timeout) {
        this.startId = requireNonNull(startStreamId, "startStreamId must not be null.");
        this.endStreamMatchers = requireNonNull(endStreamMatchers, "endStreamId must not be null.");
        this.timeout = requireNonNull(timeout, "timeout must not be null");
    }

    public static BufferSpecification ofStartEndTimeout(StreamId<?> startStreamId,
            Set<EndStreamMatcher<?, ?>> endStreamMatchers, Duration timeout) {
        return new BufferSpecification(startStreamId, endStreamMatchers, timeoutStreamOf(timeout));
    }

    public static BufferSpecification ofStartEndTimeout(StreamId<?> startStreamId,
            Set<EndStreamMatcher<?, ?>> endStreamMatchers, Flowable<?> timeout) {
        return new BufferSpecification(startStreamId, endStreamMatchers, timeout);
    }

    public static BufferSpecification ofStartEnd(StreamId<?> startStreamId,
            Set<EndStreamMatcher<?, ?>> endStreamMatchers) {
        return new BufferSpecification(startStreamId, endStreamMatchers, timeoutStreamOf(NO_TIMEOUT));
    }

    private static Flowable<?> timeoutStreamOf(Duration timeout) {
        if (timeout.isNegative()) {
            return never();
        }
        return timer(timeout.toMillis(), MILLISECONDS);
    }

    public StreamId<?> startId() {
        return startId;
    }

    public Set<EndStreamMatcher<?, ?>> endStreamMatchers() {
        return endStreamMatchers;
    }

    public Flowable<?> timeout() {
        return timeout;
    }

    public static class EndStreamMatcher<T, U> {
        private final StreamId<U> endStreamId;
        private final BiPredicate<T, U> matching;

        public EndStreamMatcher(StreamId<U> endStreamId, BiPredicate<T, U> matching) {
            super();
            this.endStreamId = endStreamId;
            this.matching = matching;
        }

        public static final <T, U> EndStreamMatcher<T, U> endingOnMatch(StreamId<U> endStreamId,
                BiPredicate<T, U> matching) {
            return new EndStreamMatcher<>(endStreamId, matching);
        }

        public static final <U> EndStreamMatcher<?, U> endingOnEvery(StreamId<U> endStreamId) {
            return endingOnMatch(endStreamId, (a, b) -> true);
        }

        public static final <U> EndStreamMatcher<?, U> endingOnEquals(StreamId<U> endStreamId) {
            return endingOnMatch(endStreamId, Objects::equals);
        }

        public StreamId<U> endStreamId() {
            return this.endStreamId;
        }

        public BiPredicate<T, U> matching() {
            return this.matching;
        }

    }

    @Override
    public int hashCode() {
        final int prime = 31;
        int result = 1;
        result = prime * result + ((endStreamMatchers == null) ? 0 : endStreamMatchers.hashCode());
        result = prime * result + ((startId == null) ? 0 : startId.hashCode());
        result = prime * result + ((timeout == null) ? 0 : timeout.hashCode());
        return result;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean equals(Object obj) {
        if (this == obj) {
            return true;
        }
        if (obj == null) {
            return false;
        }
        if (getClass() != obj.getClass()) {
            return false;
        }
        BufferSpecification other = (BufferSpecification) obj;
        if (endStreamMatchers == null) {
            if (other.endStreamMatchers != null) {
                return false;
            }
        } else if (!endStreamMatchers.equals(other.endStreamMatchers)) {
            return false;
        }
        if (startId == null) {
            if (other.startId != null) {
                return false;
            }
        } else if (!startId.equals(other.startId)) {
            return false;
        }
        if (timeout == null) {
            if (other.timeout != null) {
                return false;
            }
        } else if (!timeout.equals(other.timeout)) {
            return false;
        }
        return true;
    }

    @Override
    public String toString() {
        return "BufferSpecification [startId=" + startId + ", endStreamMatchers=" + endStreamMatchers + ", timeout="
                + timeout + "]";
    }

}


3. If i have couple of ships - it`s too boried to return to the system where the second ship was left to change it. Maybe it will be better if the items left in the storage at one system could be reacheble at any other?
Well we don't mark sun on the minimap since you can't really interact with it. And when you are close to the sun it is pretty apparent due to visual effects.
But do you think it should be marked?
Maybe as a long-term goal, you could look into transporting items.. for a fee of sorts! Either give the item a chance to be lost (pirate attack) or affix a cost based on the price of the item so that people can't abuse it, but could still say pay to have a hull towed to a new base station far away from where they were in the past. With enough of a fee it would complete kill any (or at least most) profit to be made from trading that way.
To expand on this a bit, you could have a couple of different "options" set up.
-Transfer it via freighter: which is cheap, slow and has a chance of being lost.
-Transfer it via private transport, which is a bit more expensive, a bit faster and has less chance of being lost.
-Use an experimental transporter, which is only available on high-tech stations and very expensive....but is transferred instantaneously and only has a very small chance of being lost due to transporter malfunction.


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