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October 13, 2014 (www.TwoHeartsPress.com) By Dr. Kelly Bowring, author of best-sellers "The Secrets, Chastisement, and Triumph" and "The Signs of the Times".
Will today be remembered as the first day that led to the Church's prophesied schism? Quite likely yes. By many accounts people are waking up to see that the Family Synod of October 2014 is an officially Vatican-orchestrated work of manipulation. The mid-way report was released October 13th, a day of great spiritual significance.
While the synod report released October 13 is a preliminary report for discussion, rather than a definitive proposal, it is clear that it indicates where the endgame is headed. And whether people want to acknowledge it yet or not, the fact is that the train has left the station, and there is no stopping it or turning it around. The synod's mid-term report is an evil, unloving document of double-talk and doctrinal compromise (in the name of worldly accommodation and misguided compassion which sanctions sin), and to try to pull out and promote its positive phrases would only be an endorsement of the bad as well. As a whole it is heretical, and it is coming from the "official" Church leadership that is controlling the synod. All good Catholics must criticize this document and its contents, and the future documents that come as a result of it – but only in unison with the true Magisterium.
Thirty-three years later to the day after Leo's vision, during the final Fatima apparition of Our Lady, visionary Lucia shouted, "Look at the sun!" – the clouds parted, revealing the sun, which began to "dance." The sun spun rapidly like a gigantic circle of fire with everything on earth taking on brilliant hues and changing colors. Then the sun began to tremble, shake, and then plunge in a zigzag toward the terrified crowd. Many ran in fear and thought the world was coming to an end. Finally, the sun zigzagged back to its original place and once again became still and brilliant. The people noticed that their clothes, soaking wet from the rain, had suddenly dried along with the ground. The "miracle of the sun" was also seen by numerous witnesses up to twenty-five miles away from the place of the apparition and was witnessed by 70,000 people all at once.
The third secret of Fatima was revealed publicly by St. John Paul II in 2000. It entails a Pope traveling through a war-torn city, with the remnant faithful following him, stepping over corpses, until the Pope makes his way out of the city up a hill to a large cross, where he and some of the faithful are martyred.
Did the 100-years reign of Satan begin around 1917? Does this prophecy of the 3rd secret of Fatima have to do with the now-developing schism in the Church? Is the war-torn city that of the Church itself? Is the Pope mentioned in the secret Pope Emeritus Benedict?
Will Pope Emeritus Benedict speak out against the developing apostasy as its leaders cross the line against doctrine? Will he be then "punished" for doing so, like Cardinal Burke has been?
"As I told you, if men do not repent and better themselves, the Father will inflict a terrible punishment on all humanity. It will be a punishment greater than the deluge, such as one will never have seen before. Fire will fall from the sky and will wipe out a great part of humanity, the good as well as the bad, sparing neither priests nor faithful. The survivors will find themselves so desolate that they will envy the dead. The only arms which will remain for you will be the Rosary and the Sign left by my Son. Each day, recite the prayers of the Rosary. With the Rosary, pray for the Pope, the bishops and the priests.
The work of the devil will infiltrate even into the Church in such a way that one will see cardinals opposing cardinals, and bishops against other bishops. The priests who venerate me will be scorned and opposed by their Confreres. The Church and altars will be vandalized. The Church will be full of those who accept compromises and the demon will press many priests and consecrated souls to leave the service of the Lord.
4. October 13, 2014: The First Day of the Developing Catholic Schism?
Are these prophecies literally now being fulfilled today? If so, how can the apostasy and schism develop?
If you tamper with "Pastoral Discipline" on matters relating to "Doctrine" then you tamper with "Doctrine" itself. Tamper with "Doctrine" and you enter "Heresy", which leads to public "Apostasy". Confirm and promote the "Apostasy" on an official level in the Church and you will lead the "official" Church into "Schism". According to prophecy, when the "official" Church is led into "Schism", the remnant faithful will not follow, and they alone will remain united to the true Church. Then we will have two churches – a false official church in apostasy/schism and a true remnant church that remains true to Christ's Doctrine and Magisterium.
What makes this developing situation different than the 1960s schism of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre and the Society of St. Pius X? In this situation, the "official" Church may be moving toward apostasy and thus will break from the TRUE Church into schism, even if they are led by the "reigning" Pope (who would have publicly invalidated his pontificate due to changing or abandoning a Church doctrine). Then, the remnant will not break at all, but will simply remain with the authentic Magisterium, united to the true Church, safeguarding all her doctrines (even if without a true pope for a time).
Is this going to happen? Solid biblical and modern Catholic prophecy indicates it will occur in these times. What is coming and seems to have already now begun will not go away. At this point, things will not return to normal. As of today, October 13, the great and final battle within the Church is now in the open. Prayer and sacrifice can mitigate some of what is being planned and what has been prophesied.
4) 2014 – The family synod's mid-term report and its apparent open and developing movement toward apostasy and schism, as prophecy indicated in advance.
Pray the St. Michael prayer, as Popes Leo and John Paul requested, and pray the daily family Rosary, as Our Lady of Fatima requested. Enter the Immaculate Heart of Mary through Marian consecration. Seek strength in the Eucharist. And engage in "penance, penance, penance".
Pray for Pope Francis, Benedict XVI, the bishops and the priests, and for the Church and the synod.
Remain obedient to Pope Francis (for now), but become responsibly vigilant and openly critical of any other bad developments from the Vatican.
Wait for and follow the lead of the faithful magisterial leaders – like Burke, Mueller, and Benedict XVI – who will never allow us to enter heresy or apostasy, though they may indicate for us that the "official" Church has, when and if it in all actuality does cross the line of changing or abandoning doctrine as is already developing. In the meantime, pay close attention to their critiques of Vatican-related writings and happenings.
Anticipate the schism and do not lose your peace as we head toward it… biblical prophecy and solid private revelation has warned us about it, and God knows what He is doing and allowing. Trust always in Jesus. Never follow those who compromise the doctrine of the Faith or condone sin, even in the name of (false) compassion and mercy.
October 13, 2014 may very well be remembered as the day that started… the Church's final battle (Pope Leo's vision), the internal war in the Church (Fatima's third secret), the revolution at the highest level of the Church (Akita's prophecy), and the open schism of two churches (family synod's midterm report). Time will show more.
Remember, no matter how things go, Our Lady promised that in the end her Immaculate Heart will triumph and the coming renewed world will finally usher in the new era of peace and the new Eucharistic Reign.
Post Script: It is my hope that those who, even among the Catholic faithful, have up-to-now ignored or dismissed the solid Catholic prophecies of our times — will now take note. God has a message He wants the world to hear. Please spread His heavenly message, alert the faithful. Now is the time.


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Las Vegas may be many things including the hottest spot for some gambling fun, the best shows on the planet and it is indisputable the wedding capital of America, but it is also a beautiful setting for your Las Vegas outdoor wedding.
Some extremely picturesque places are easily found which makes Vegas a fantastic destination for a wedding including all the wedding photographs and some great casual photos for an album you will be showing off long after you have settled into wedded bliss.
Las Vegas benefits from a fantastic climate which means that the weather is warm all year long and that also means that outdoor weddings can be successfully be planned for any time of year. With approximately 300 days of sunshine in each year, choosing a good day for a Las Vegas outdoor wedding is practically guaranteed.
The Las Vegas area has a multitude of gorgeous venues for your outdoor wedding. A few of the exciting choices you will have to sort through are Lake Las Vegas where you can actually get married outdoors onboard a yacht, at a beautifully manicured golf course, Red Rock Canyon, and a huge list of lovely gardens. Some of the garden venues are right at some of the famous Vegas hotels and some smaller, more private gardens suit smaller groups perfectly for Las Vegas outdoor weddings.
Planning your Vegas wedding online is easier than ever now and you can often get some great pictures of the venues so that you can plan exactly the wedding you want. Think about the venue carefully and decide if you want all the wedding photos taken at the same place as the ceremony or if you want to move around a little and perhaps get more of the scenery included in your array of pictures. Having lots of pictures taken with the stunning backgrounds offered up by Mother Nature in the Las Vegas area will surely make your Las Vegas outdoor wedding album a unique one.
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Wiggles launches new brand identity titled 'Lovemark'
The pet care brand's refreshed identity symbolises the unconditional love and lasting imprints that animals have on humans.
Reinforcing its commitment and promise towards pets and animals, pioneering homegrown pet care brand Wiggles now introduces a refreshed brand identity as it turns 4. Wiggles' new identity leading with the 'W' titled 'Lovemark' is inspired by a heart signifying unconditional love, infinity signifying unending commitment and a tick mark that signifies making smart choices. Wiggle's Lovemark is symbolic to the unconditional and infinite love and lasting imprints that animals have on humans.
The new identity is conceived by Ideosphere. With a mission of driving responsible pet and animal care by enabling audiences to understand them better, Wiggles is aims to focus on creating a better world for pets and animals by providing expert driven, backed with science products and services to ensure that pets and their humans live their healthiest, happiest lives.
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Speaking on the brand's new identity, Anushka Iyer, founder and CEO, Wiggles said, "Pets are our kids for us and always will be an emotion that is now increasingly shared by my fellow Gen Z and millennials. And we want nothing more than our pets to be happy, healthy and safe. With this vision, we started Wiggles in 2018 and set out to revolutionize the pet healthcare industry."
"Our first logo- which will always be special to me, was about recognising and celebrating the relationship between pets and their human parents. We wanted to convey a brand that acknowledged the spirit of unconditional love in all our offerings and backed by the credibility of veterinary expertise. Our journey over the past four years has been greater than ever expected, we have listened to pet parents across the country and have grown to meet and raise standards of petcare to now offer not only pharma but also food and treats, health and wellness and even services," Iyer added.
Speaking on crafting Wiggles' Lovemark, Aniruddha Atul Bhagwat, co-founder and CEO, Ideosphere said, "It is always challenging to define a differentiated space in a cluttered, highly competitive industry, like the booming pet care space. We wanted to ensure the new brand identity complemented the core purpose of Wiggles, to be better towards pets and animals, and for the identity and messaging to be able to connect to the emotion, passion and story of the Wiggles brand. It was truly a collaborative journey of discovery with the Wiggles team, and we are excited to see how the audiences respond to the change."
Prashant Kohli, vice president, brand strategy, Wiggles said, "The brand refresh goes far deeper than the visual identity and messaging. The strategy that led to this identity, forms the guiding and organising principle for our business and helps chart a growth path. We've started our journey by reframing and re-organising Wiggles from a product and service brand to a 360 ecosystem for petcare, built as a house of brands."
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Yukon Liberal Ranj Pillai acclaimed party leader, will replace Premier Sandy Silver
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Liberals have a new leader who will officially be sworn in as the territory's 10th premier this weekend.
Ranj Pillai, a member of Yukon's legislature since 2016, was acclaimed Sunday as the new Liberal leader, and will soon become the territory's 10th premier, replacing Premier Sandy Silver, who is stepping down.
A public swearing-in ceremony for premier-designate Pillai and his cabinet is scheduled for Saturday in Whitehorse.
Pillai said on social media that he met Monday with Yukon Commissioner Angelique Bernard, stating his intention to serve as Yukon premier.
"I am honoured and humbled to be acclaimed as the leader of the Yukon Liberal Party," Pillai says in a statement. "We have so much to be proud of and I'm very excited for what the future of the Yukon holds. I am committed to working hard, seeking common ground, acting strategically and to fiercely defending the interests of the Yukon."
Pillai inherits a minority government that functions through a confidence and supply agreement with the Yukon New Democrats, after the Yukon Liberals and Yukon Party each took eight seats in the 2021 election.
Silver announced in September he was stepping down as premier and did not intend to run in the territory's general election in 2025.
Pillai, a deputy premier who has held numerous cabinet posts, is an experienced politician who has served in Yukon's municipal, Indigenous, business and volunteer sectors.
"He brings to the table a lot of experience, plus he's been working as a minister for six years now," Silver said in an interview.
He said Pillai is detail-oriented, always approachable and open to new ideas.
"It's uncanny how he networks," said Silver. "He's very, very good at that."
The outgoing premier also mentioned that both he and Pillai have East Coast roots, having grown up in Nova Scotia and crossing paths as university students before meeting again as politicians in Yukon.
Pillai thanked Silver for his leadership and says he looks forward to working with him "for the remainder of our term."
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Originating in the Spanish town of Valls, near Tarragona, the calçotada is a springtime celebration in which the season's first new spring onions (calçots) are roasted over coals until the outer skins are blackened and the interiors are sweet and toothsome. The point of the calçotada is the contrast between the partly caramelized, tender onions and the sensational, richly nutty sauce. Be sure to seek out Spanish pimentón, a spice made from dried smoked red peppers, which is available as dulce (sweet), agridulce (bittersweet) and picante (spicy), dulce being the most commonly used. The flavor of paprika simply can't compare.


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Q: Multiple frequencies could someone please inform me how it is possible to send multiple frequencies down one wire? I'm referring specifically to a communication protocol known as HART. It seems they send a 4-20mA signal as well as digital information of varying frequencies. However the digital information has no effect on the 4-20mA signal. How can this be? Surely any digital information will alter the current in the 4-20mA signal? I believe the technique is called FSK. Can someone please assist?

A: Frequencies are just colors, literally. Your eyes are not very good below 500THz frequencies but diode detectors can sense all the way down to a few Hz. If you look through a metal pipe you can see colors very well, so just imagine red for "0" and blue for "1" and you have visible FSK (frequency shift keying). A pair of wires can direct light at any frequency (visible and otherwise) just like, or almost like, a pipe can.

A: The 4mA-20mA protocol is a standard interface for instrumentation sensors, but it can only measure one parameter. Pressure, temperature, fluid level, etc.  The current is a DC analog signal.  4mA is one end of the sensor scale and 20mA the other.
HART is a FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) digital communications protocol modulated on top of the DC protocol.  1.2kHz represents 1 and 2.2kHz is 0.  The amplitude of this signal is 0.5mA Peak.

If the analog signal is 8mA, the digital modulation creates a signal from 7.5mA to 8.5mA.  Essentially, one is DC and the other AC.
The 4-20mA receiver would not be sensitive enough to see the AC and the digital receiver can filter out the DC.  HART uses the existing 2-wire 4-20mA infrastructure to transfer digital and analog signals.

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Q: Permission Denied when using mkdir() in Docker Terminal I am trying use Google Earth Engine's Python API on my 'Windows 10 Home' computer, for which Google recommend I set up a docker container (https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/python_install).
Following the instructions here (https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/python_install-datalab-local), I have downloaded Docker Toolbox and successfully run the docker run hello-world command.
However, when I try to run the following code:
set "GCP_PROJECT_ID=YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
set "CONTAINER_IMAGE_NAME=gcr.io/earthengine-project/datalab-ee:latest"
set "HOME=%HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH%"
set "WORKSPACE=%HOME%\workspace\datalab-ee"
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I get the following error on the 5th line: mkdir: cannot create directory '%WORKSPACE': Permission denied.
Does anyone know what's causing this? I have only ever use Anaconda Prompt and am not used to the syntax of this terminal.
Also, just to clarify, I entered the correct project ID into the terminal for line 1, but have not shared it here.

A: Problem solved. I was using the Docker Quickstart Terminal. Switched to Windows Command Prompt and everything running fine.

A: You may need to add yourself to the docker user group.
Run the following command in your shell or terminal window:
sudo usermod -a -G docker ${USER}
where user is the google user with which I log in to the console, after executing the command it is necessary to restart the terminal.


Jose Da Silva was an Aircraft Mechanic who served in Vietnam for 395 days with the RAN Helicopter Flight.
For his service he has been presented with four medals, however he wears six.
He has added two extra self purchased medals to his rack. They are the commemorative (HMAS) Sydney medal and the Logistic Support medal. These are superfluous tin medals, that must not be worn with Defence medals on the left breast.
Da Silva did not serve on HMAS Sydney during the war and we can find no documentary evidence of any association with HMAS Sydney. His AASM, VM and RVCM cover all of his Vietnam medals entitlements.
We welcome Da Silva to our website and hope that RAN Associations and the Returned and Services League (RSL) take more positive action regarding medals protocols and traditions.


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There's great news for North Carolina's Outer Banks. Highway 12, closed since Hurricane Irene blew threw the area in late August, has reopened. Irene actually created a new inlet and washed out sections of road near Rodanthe. Late Monday, workers finished a 662-foot steel bridge over the inlet, connecting Hatteras Island with the rest of the mainland.
The North Carolina department of roads considers the fix temporary until they can develop a long-term strategy on how to handle damage caused by storms that hit the Outer Banks.
A ferry service had bee transporting residents between Rodanthe and Stumpy point since Irene.


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Nestle Chocolateers is an old-time radio musical program in the United States. It was broadcast on NBC-Blue in the early 1930s. The name is often found in publications as Nestle's Chocolateers. The 30-minute program's title came from its sponsorship by the Nestle Chocolate Company. It debuted September 5, 1930.

Helen Morgan was featured on the program's initial broadcast. She was the first of 26 performers from Broadway to appear on the show. Nat Brusiloff's orchestra provided instrumental music in the program's early years, followed by Don Bestor's orchestra. Singers Chick Farmer, Ethel Merman, Mary Spencer and Ethel Shutta were featured at various times. Walter O'Keefe was "announcer, host and performer." In 1933, Phil Spitalny directed the orchestra for the program and for personal appearances.

A review in the October 1933 issue of Radio Fan-Fare magazine described O'Keefe as "thoroughly at ease in the capacity of announcer, performer, and master of ceremonies .. with a swell sense of humor ...." The same review described Shutta as "a foolproof radio attraction. She knows how to sing songs, and she knows how to sell 'em."

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Regina Y. Evans
Regina Y. Evans, a native of Oakland, California, is a Poet, Playwright, Actor, Entrepreneur, Modern Day Abolitionist and a Survivor Leader in the fight against sex trafficking. She is the Owner of Regina's Door, a vintage boutique located in Oakland, Ca. Regina's Door is an artistic safe haven and healing sanctuary for at-risk youth, homeless youth, young Oakland Creatives and survivors of human trafficking.
Regina's Door was honored to receive the 2015 Oakland Indie Award for Social Change-maker.Ms. Evans holds a Performing Artist Residency at the Flight Deck, Oakland, Ca. Her most current stage play, 52 Letters (Writer, Producer, Director, Performer), a poetic stage play bringing awareness to the issue of sex trafficking in the United States, was honored to win a Best of 2013 San Francisco Fringe Festival Award. Additionally, Ms. Evans has performed 52 Letters venues including the Berkeley Festival of Ideas (Excerpt performance, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley, Ca), The Flight Deck, (Oakland, Ca), The Marsh Theatre (San Francisco, Ca), 2015 Freedom Summit (Santa Clara, Ca), Merritt College (Oakland, Ca), Eliza's Pearl Arthouse (Oakland, Ca), UC Berkeley Conference on Human Trafficking (Berkeley, Ca), Love Don't Hurt Trafficking Awareness Community Event (Oakland, Ca), Rescue Is Not Enough Trafficking Awareness Event (San Jose, Ca), YWCA of Silicon Valley Anti Trafficking Freedom Week Event (San Jose, Ca), the Ignite
Conference/UC Berkeley (Berkeley, Ca) Human Trafficking Freedom Seder, Beth Am Congregation (Los Altos, Ca), 2013 DIVAS Tell All series (The EXIT Theatre, SF, CA), and the 2013 DIVA fest, (EXIT Theatre, SF, CA).
As a Modern Day Abolitionist, Ms. Evans volunteers with Love Never Fails, a Bay Area Anti-Trafficking organization founded by Vanessa Marie Johnson Russell. She is also a member of the S.H.A.D.E. Movement (Survivors Healing, Advising and Dedicated to Empowerment), a survivor run consulting/advocacy organization, founded by Social Justice Advocate and Survivor Leader Sarai Theolinda Smith-Mazariegos.
Ms. Evans is a board member of the non-profit Seek and Save which serves Bay Area at-risk youth by providing mentoring and financial resources. Seek and Save was founded by Humanitarian Mark Fisher.
Ms. Evans has traveled extensively throughout the world and resided in Sydney, Australia where she operated and owned The Diva's Closet Vintage Clothing Boutique which catered to a celebrity clientele including Beyoncé, Cate Blanchett, Deborah Mailman, Claudia Karvan, Bridie Carter, and Georgie Parker. The boutique was also a costume and red carpet styling resource for the Australian theater, music, television and movie industries. Her dresses were seen at Cannes Film Festival, MTV Awards, Aria Awards, Logie Awards, and AFI Awards.


My two boys, Hayden and Logan, love dinosaurs.
From the terrifying T-Rex, to the massive Brontosaurus, they love reading and learning more about them.
They are fascinated by all sorts of dinosaurs, make up stories about them and often ask questions about them, expecting that their wise old dad will have the answers.
I've come across a lot of people over the years who have become dinosaurs.
In an ever-changing economic environment with constantly changing technologies and global impacts, there are too many people who are unable to adapt and change.
They've become cumbersome and very difficult to employ.
And too often, their attitude is that it's someone else's fault.
So don't become a dinosaur.
Stay aware of what's happening in the wider world.
And take responsibility for this, because like it or not, the world waits for no-one and doesn't owe you a living.
Dinosaurs are extinct because of their inability to adapt.
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Monitoring of the Amazon Creek Basin by the city of Eugene under the city's Clean Water Act permit for urban stormwater discharges during 2011-2012 shows a decreasing trend for about 77 percent of indicators, though water quality standards for various pollutants are still exceeded in the basin. For copper, 30 percent of samples exceeded the relevant water quality standard by up to seven times. Vehicle brake pads are a primary source of copper in water, and a 2010 California law addresses this issue by requiring brake pad manufacturers to begin phasing out the use of copper in vehicle brake pad manufacturing. For lead, about 40 percent of samples exceeded the relevant water quality standard. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, tire weights from vehicle tires ground to dust on roadways are the primary source of particulate lead in stormwater.
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Yé-yé  foi um estilo de música pop surgido na França, Itália, Espanha e Portugal no início da década de 1960. Assim como o Iê-iê-iê brasileiro, o termo "yé-yé" é derivado de "yeah! Yeah!", popularizado por bandas britânicas.

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A primeira banda do movimento em yé-yé em Portugal terá sido talvez Os Babies, fundada por José Cid em Coimbra em 1956.  Todavia, outros apontam para o álbum "Os Caloiros da Canção" (1960) lançado pelo duo Os Conchas e Daniel Bacelar como o primeiro disco de yé-yé português.  Entre as bandas da época destacam-se Os Ekos, Os Sheiks, Conjunto Académico João Paulo, Os Celtas, Os Demónios Negros, etc. Algumas bandas eram promovidas em concursos regionais, como o Concurso Yé-Yé de 1966 organizado pelo Movimento Nacional Feminino.  Neste movimento vê-se a integração de elementos tradicionais, como a música popular portuguesa e a música académica, com a nova sonoridade de bandas do Surf Rock e Mersey Beat. Exemplos desta integração são Os Morgans, com êxitos como "Amores de Estudantes" (1965), ou Os Tártaros com o single "Oh Rosa Arredonda a Saia" (1964). O movimento yé-yé coincidiu com o regime político autoritário e a Guerra Colonial Portuguesa, sendo que este movimento musical foi um importante meio de irreverência contra o regime mas também de suporte às Forças Armadas de Portugal.

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Hopscotch – An Immersive Art Experience Is Coming To Austin
Hopscotch — a new, uniquely curated immersive art experience created by local entrepreneurs Nicole Jensen and Hunter Inman — is debuting in Austin in February as an interactive pop-up located at 6100 Airport Blvd. From February 14 through March 31, Hopscotch: Light and Sound will feature 13 distinctive installations and showcase works from a variety of local Austin artists, as well as a selection of national and international artists.
"I've always been very driven by the idea that a uniquely curated event can connect and inspire the people that attend it." said co-founder Nicole Jensen. "We're thrilled to announce Hopscotch and invite the public to experience this exhibit. To have a platform that allows us to showcase the works of talented immersive artists is something we're really proud of and excited about."
Each room in the 10,000 square foot space contains a different exhibit with colorful design elements from LED lights to live videos and music. Hopscotch is constructed by various artists, the majority of which are Austin-based. Every art activation within the project requires participation from guests, and Hopscotch: Light and Sound invites guests to explore the surreal surroundings in a playful manner.
Hopscotch's 13 individual installations include: Paint by RGB Wall, curated by Jared Ficklin and Joey Ficklin (Argo Design) from Austin, TX; Infinity Boxes, curated by Matt Elson from Los Angeles, California; Mujō, curated by Kevin Reilly (Vurvo Collective) from Austin, TX; Gemini 6B, curated by Mickey Delp from Austin, TX; Thunder Lightning curated by Nate Culpepper and Stacy Wheeler (The Balloon Collective) from Austin TX; Cloud Therapy curated by ANGRY CLOUD + DESCND from Brooklyn, NY/Austin, TX; Spirits curated by Barna Kantor, Jerome Martinez, Lisa B. Woods (Dadageek) from Austin, TX; Olya curated by Omnia Rosia Design from Kyiv, Ukraine; Hifi God curated by Jerome Morrison from Austin, TX; a Virtual Reality Experience; and Matrix, Experience Over Things and Deep Eddy Ball Pit, all three curated by Hopscotch from Austin, TX.
Interactive experiences range from controlling the clouds and weather via balloons to painting with light through an infrared brush by hand. Olya, presented by the only international artist, invites viewers into an immersive space of complicated multidimensional structures and light. Infinity Boxes by Matt Elson uses color, lights, and mirrors to construct beautiful boxes that draw viewers in; it's an optical illusion project that asks visitors to take a closer look at human perception and social interaction, much like the public's relationship to social media.
"We're excited to bring together this talented group of artists and to help them bring their concepts to life," said Hunter Inman, co-founder of Hopscotch. "This type of experiential art is a perfect fit for the vibrant Austin community that is always looking for a unique and interactive experience."
Inman discovered his passion for building and creating after receiving his MBA from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland and switching his career in finance to focus on technology, start-ups and other entrepreneurial efforts. Since 2012, he's been in Austin where he helped found software design and consulting firms before co-founding Hopscotch with Nicole Jensen. Jensen studied art and business at CMU and has extensive experience in the corporate event planning, sales and hospitality worlds. She launched Austin Tour Company in 2015, creating a brand and business that highlights Austin in a way locals want to experience and are proud of. The duo joined forces to create Hopscotch in 2018.
Hours of operation for Hopscotch are 4 to 11 p.m. on Fridays, 1 to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 – 8pm on Sundays. Additional hours and dates will be added. Tickets are $23 for ages 13 and up, $15 for children ages 4-12, and children 3 and under are free. Hopscotch is 18+ after 7:00pm. . Hopscotch is located at 6100 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752. For this exhibit, Hopscotch has collaborated with local artists, collaboratives, non-profits and creative brands like Deep Eddy Vodka and neighboring Brewtorium.
Following the limited Austin pop-up series, Hopscotch will be opening in downtown San Antonio for a permanent, new exhibition in late summer 2019 and is set to feature different San Antonio-based artists. More details will be announced at a later date. For more information on Hopscotch and to purchase tickets, visit letshopscotch.com.


#Horoscope: What Will Make YOU Smile This Week?
It's the first week of the new year, so naturally many of us may want to start the week with a bang! Professionally and personally, we all have hopes that everything will go perfectly. And, it should! Provided the goals you set for yourself are taken seriously. This week can be fortunate to many. The question is, will you be the lucky one?! Find out below!
It's good to know that you've put the past behind of you and you're willing to look at the brighter side of things. Projects may have not worked for you in the previous year, but they didn't for a reason. Good things are coming your way. All you have to do is grab the opportunity at the right time. You can do this, tiger!
We hope you've had a nice holiday, Taurus, because now, reality will slowly start to kick in. People at work are expecting your best performance this year. You've got to really push yourself to the limit. Take a break in between and don't take health conditions lightly. This week is the most important week for you. Show them who's the boss!
The new year means a new you! Start the week on a clean slate. Cut anyone out from your life if you suspect that they don't wish well for you. Attracting as much positivity as possible this week will keep you charged for the rest of the month. You can start by surrounding yourself with optimistic people. Think of only the good things, and that's what you'll get in return.
Last year, you made many sacrifices professionally and emotionally. Don't do that this week. This week is all about showing the world your hidden talents. You have so much to offer the universe. Give it your all. Inspire and motivate people to dream bigger. You can be an energy powerhouse if you want to. Keeping making faces smile!
You can take a deep breath and relax, Leo. Nothing comes easy in life. You have to put yourself out there and reach for the stars. However, you've got to do this with a calm mind. Spend a day just planning ahead. Trust us, it will make a huge difference if you do so. All it takes is a little patience and thought.
What is it about you that everyone wants? Your cheerful attitude! Your mere presence has the power to make anyone jump with glee! Use this special gift of yours this week. The gift to make people happy. When their in your company, they feel charged and appreciated. That's what makes you awesome!
You're a great problem solver, Libra! However, that doesn't mean you have to help everyone. This will only drain your energy; and that's not something you want to happen at the start of the new year. Sometimes, it's best to let people deal with their issues alone. Be there for them, but don't go overboard in your approach.
When you love, you love hard. There is someone in your life that needs this attention from you. For personal reasons, you may not be on talking terms with them, but they miss you terribly. If it's in your heart to let go, give them a second chance. They will return the your love, with interest!
Whatever you do this week, do NOT slack. Don't just go with flow, take matters into your own hands. Take on more responsibility this week, and do the things that challenge your abilities. That's the only way you'll grow morally and spiritually. The leap may seem like a big risk, but it does have more pros than cons.
Are you ready to take on the first week of the year? If that's a nod, you'd be happy to know that success in within your reach. Get out there and get yourself a good break. Expect the unexpected. We know how seriously you take your goals. It's this powerful attitude that will make you scale greater heights.
The beauty of life is that everything is unplanned. You never know what to expect. All you can do is adapt and accept a current situation. You like to live an organized lifestyle, but a little thrill hurt nobody. If something does go according to plan, accept it, and move on to the next big thing.
Good fortune and good people are about to enter your life this week. Your job is to sit back and enjoy every bit of it. You've earned it! Don't let that ambitious attitude of yours fade away. Keep hitting targets and chasing your dreams. The more effort you put into things, the better will be your reward. Good luck!
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Your big brother says whiskey puts hair on your chest, your roommate swore by "beer before liquor, never sicker," and your ex-girlfriend had some crazy notion that your beer burps weren't cute. There's more misinformation about beer and whiskey out there than there are bottles of beer on the wall, and just because the guy on the bar stool next to you claims something as fact, doesn't mean it's true.
You deserve to know the truth, and you deserve to know it now. Fortunately Jameson Caskmates, the first Jameson whiskey to be finished in casks which previously held stout from Cork's Franciscan Well brewery, is here to serve it up neat.
Misconception #1: Beer should be served ice-cold.
The ideal temperature for quality beer is not 10 degrees below glacial. Ice-cold beers numb the palate, dulling the complex aromas and flavors. Experts offer a good rule of thumb: the higher the alcohol content, the warmer the beer should be served. Pilsners, light-bodied lagers, and Hefeweizens, for example, are best served around 40-45º Fahrenheit. Relatively boozy imperial stouts and barley wines call for a balmy 55-60º. Irish stout (like the stuff in the barrels in which Jameson Caskmates is finished) sits comfortably in the middle, with an ideal serving temperature of 45-50º.
While some beers are better served at fridge temperature (under 40º), most brews benefit from more moderate temperatures.
Misconception #2: Whiskey should only be sipped neat.
While whiskey aficionados will debate the addition of ice until last call, most can agree that the first sip of whiskey should always be neat. This is, after all, the drink as its creators intended: un-chilled and undiluted, straight from their distillery to your gullet.
Once that first sip is had, though, it's a free-for-all. While too much ice can have the same flavor-killing effect as overly chilled beer, many enthusiasts go for a large, slow-melting cube or two to gently cool the beverage and mellow the high-alcohol burn. Others, preferring to sip at room temperature, simply add a few drops of spring water.
Adding water brings out subtle flavors, which can be important when drinking stronger whiskeys that may taste like little more than a satisfying burn when sipped neat. Ice, on the other hand, can have the opposite effect, numbing the tongue and helping tone down too-intense flavors. Adding either ice or water lowers the ABV (alcohol-by-volume) ratio of your drink: for a 1.5 oz pour, a teaspoon of water will lower the ABV from the standard 40% to a more settled-in-for-the-evening 30%. Jameson Caskmates can likewise be served neat or on ice.
Misconception #3: Stouts are more filling than pale brews.
While some dark beers have a reputation for being a meal in a glass, not all are created equal — and not all require more treadmill time the next day. The color of beer is related to its malt content: that is, what's been done to the barley before it's turned into beer. Brewers strategically halt the barley's germination process at particular points in time, releasing starch and sugars that then caramelize as the barley is roasted in a kiln. Different roast times produce different colors and flavors, such as "toast" or "chocolate," but they don't have the final say on which beers qualify as light. That falls to the alcohol content: it takes more sugar to make more alcohol, so the higher a beer's ABV, the more sugar and calories it contains.
Misconception #4: The grain determines the color of whiskey.
Whiskey is distilled from the same grains as beer (effectively making it beer's more complex older cousin), and its color comes from the oak barrels used to age it. As the goodness mellows in the barrel, that oak adds vanillins and tannins to its complex color and flavor profile. While whiskey that's been aged longer is often darker, other barrel-related factors also come into play, such as how the barrel was made and whether it had a previous life as a cask for bourbon or sherry. Jameson Caskmates, for instance, is finished in barrels that formerly held Irish stout, lending it notes of chocolate, coffee, and butterscotch. Mmmmm.
Misconception #5: Beer gets "skunky" when it's been left warm for too long.
Skunky beer is real (and really sad), but it has very little to do with temperature. That distinctly animal smell is actually due to light interacting with the hops, causing a chemical reaction that causes the beer to go bad. That's why the color of your beer bottle is more than just an aesthetic matter: while clear ones look great, they don't work as hard as dark brown bottles to protect your beer from light.
Misconception #6: Whiskey is different than bourbon, scotch, and rye.
By definition, whiskey is any alcohol distilled at 40-94.8% ABV from a fermented grain mash — what it's called when it hits the bottle is essentially a matter of where it got its degree. Bourbon is only produced in the United States, but contrary to popular opinion, doesn't need to be restricted to Kentucky. It's made from a grain mixture containing at least 51% corn, giving it a distinctly American flavor profile. Tennessee whiskey is basically bourbon that's been made in Tennessee. American rye more or less follows the same rules as bourbon and Tennessee whiskey, but swaps the 51% corn rule for 51% rye. Scotch, which comes exclusively from Scotland, is made with malted barley and aged in oak casks for no less than three years.
Irish Whiskey is exactly what you'd imagine: grain-mash goodness distilled in Ireland and aged in wooden casks for at least three years. Jameson Caskmates takes this a step further: it's Jameson's triple-distilling Irish whiskey, finished in craft beer barrels that previously held Franciscan Well stout. The extra time spent soaking up that stout flavor gives Caskmates its distinctive notes of cocoa, coffee, and a hint of hops.
Now that you're armed with the truth about beer and whiskey, please drink (and debunk) responsibly. The only thing better than a good whiskey after a long day is the joy of telling the story behind it.


The Bitcoin system is considered the first blockchain — the epiphany that launched the blockchain industry that proponents say will revolutionize money, government, and beyond.
Bitcoin was designed to be public and allow anyone to join, and its blockchain was born out of the need to keep people honest in the absence of a central authority. The design sacrificed efficiency in order to ensure that theft wouldn't pay because rewriting the ledger would require so much computational power that it would be more costly than any potential upside. In order to achieve this effect, the Bitcoin blockchain consists of a digital ledger that records all transactions from the beginning of time to the present. Copies of the ledger are not stored in a central place; instead, they are kept by superusers called "nodes." Some of these nodes, called "miners," batch transactions and add them to the ledger in "blocks," cryptographically linking each block to all the previous blocks. Miraculously, this system, combined with stewardship from the core Bitcoin development team, has functioned for almost 10 years.
Bitcoin, which debuted in the wild in 2009, "is the first implementation of blockchain technology," according to IBM. And yet, many of the technology designs that are labeled "blockchain" today bear little to no resemblance to Bitcoin's blockchain.
Google's definition of "blockchain" is "a digital ledger in which transactions made in bitcoin or another cryptocurrency are recorded chronologically and publicly." While most people would agree that a blockchain is a digital ledger, many blockchains do not have an associated cryptocurrency and are not recorded publicly. Some would even argue that a blockchain needn't be digital.
Investopedia says, "A blockchain is a digitized, decentralized, public ledger of all cryptocurrency transactions." Again, many blockchains are not public, and many others are not decentralized.
IBM's definition says, "Blockchain technology is used in a peer-to-peer network of parties, who all participate in a given transaction." Except that at least for one well-publicized blockchain, the one built by World Food Programme, there is only one participating party: itself. IBM goes on: "Because the ledger is distributed, everyone involved can see the 'world state' at any point in time and can monitor the progress of the transaction." Mastercard's blockchain, however, is not viewable by anybody (and seems to have no function outside of marketing since Mastercard admits that payments are still running through its existing system).
Estonia's system actually predates the Bitcoin blockchain, and there is some disagreement over whether it should be called a blockchain technology.
David Birch, a fintech consultant and author of Before Babylon, Beyond Bitcoin, found himself at a blockchain event with Estonia's CIO, Siim Sikkut, who seemed to confirm that Estonia's system is not a blockchain.
Estonia's technology vendor, Guardtime, rebranded its offering from "hash-linked time-stamping" to a "blockchain technology." That's not necessarily untrue since "blockchain" has no agreed-upon definition — and for now, it's a good marketing tactic.
A significant chunk of new blockchain proposals, like those proposed for the financial industry, are so-called "private" blockchains. Critics say these projects are old technology masquerading as something new.
Narayanan argues that the key innovation behind Bitcoin's blockchain was the so-called proof-of-work consensus mechanism, which was intended to replace the need for a central authority with rules and incentives that would keep members of the network honest. Proof of work is inefficient and is the reason Bitcoin's network consumes so much energy, so it's not necessarily a bad thing to ditch it. But without proof of work, is there anything really new about blockchains?
This uncertainty has contributed to the general bubbliness of the industry by inflating the number of "blockchain" projects and exaggerating the capabilities of the technology. It may also cause unpredictable problems in the future as states pass blockchain-related legislation.
Angela Walch, an associate professor at St. Mary's University School of Law and research fellow at the Centre for Blockchain Technologies at University College London, wrote a paper about blockchain-related terminology and the law.
In particular, Walch is concerned about the phrases "immutable" and "uncensored truth," which ascribe absolutes to a technology that may be better described as "hard to change" and "uncensored as long as the people maintaining the network, who may include miners, developers, or dictators, want it to be." Gideon Greenspan, founder of Coin Sciences, wrote that the cost of rewriting the Bitcoin blockchain is well within reach for a motivated nation-state. There are many highly publicized instances of blockchains being altered: Bitcoin was forked multiple times, including in 2010 when an "integer overflow" error in the software led to the creation of 92 billion bitcoins and the entire network had to roll back the ledger. Ethereum was forked after a massive hack in 2016. Furthermore, due to Europe's General Data Protection Regulation, which comes into effect in May and says users must have control over their data, developers are now exploring ways to delete data from blockchains.
The phrase "uncensored truth" also ignores the fact that just because the data is in a blockchain doesn't mean the data is accurate. Inaccurate data, such as a mistake on a medical record, can still be validated in a blockchain.
To make things worse, Arizona's definition is now being used for proposed legislation in other states including California. Blockchain designs have also been proposed by over 200 governments for use in various applications including voting, property records, and digital identity.
Victoria Lemieux, an associate professor of archival science and head of the blockchain research cluster at the University of British Columbia, is leading the effort to develop a blockchain terminology standard for the International Standards Organization.
Her team has run into some challenges, including the fact that "different epistemic communities have formed their own ideas about what blockchain is, some with very strong political and social views around open source, sharing, and autonomy." These communities are not well-integrated into the ISO process, she said, and many members feel they are being overshadowed by large tech firms and other commercial interests.
Another challenge is the proliferation of legal definitions that "may mean that these jurisdictions are out of step, and complicate legal processes or application of the technology," she said.
Lemieux is also well-acquainted with misconceptions about the capabilities of blockchains. "The concept of trustworthiness — at least from an archival science perspective — goes far beyond what the blockchain can do, or even promises to do, in most cases," she said. This idea implies that records are accurate, "which is not something typically in scope of a good number of blockchain solutions" and exaggerates their reliability, which is an "issue if you have poorly written smart contracts or novel and untested consensus algorithms." It also exaggerates claims of authenticity, which relies on the robustness of whatever identity system is paired with the blockchain. "Finally, immutability implies permanence, and there's no guarantee that ledger records created and kept on chain will last, even with lots of copies around, because of technological obsolescence and the fact that incentives to keep the system going may die off after a time," she said.
Establishing a clear definition will help clear up some of these misunderstandings. "Developing a more precise understanding of what blockchain technology is will help us address its shortcomings and improve upon it so that it can better be used to in the transformative ways that its proponents envision," she said. "It's difficult to have a conversation about advancing a technology or using it when we all mean different things when we speak about it." Unfortunately, she estimates the terminology standard will take approximately 18 months to be finalized.


British retailer Freemans has released a new TV ad, showcasing the very best choice from the Fall/Winter 2018 collection.
The 30-second spot features model Rebecca Van Cleave sporting some of the pieces included in the collection, from dresses to footwear and accessories. Homeware and electricals are also included. Among the items shown throughout the ad are an Aniston jumper made from a soft coarse knit, that features an eye-catching sequinned Star design overlaid on a Heart print, with a rounded neckline, dropped shoulders, a rounded front hem and longer at the back, a casual basic T-shirt from Levi's, featuring a rounded neckline and flocked label front print, a black biker jacket from Vero Moda, made from soft faux leather, with tabs on the shoulders, full length zip fastening and multiple zip pockets, the iconic Original Hunter Tall Wellies in pink, featuring a buckle side detail, Hunter front logo and a glossy high-shine finish, AJC stylish leather look leggings, available in black and red, an AJC shirt that combines classic check with fashionable floral embroidery, a Cheer turtleneck jumper, made from a soft, comfortable fabric.
The voiceover mentions that you can enjoy free delivery on everything and 25% off your first Personal Account order and urges viewers to shop online or via the retailer's mobile app. She finally adds the tagline "The best things in life are Freemans!".
The soundtrack music is "Can't Stand the Rain" by Dan Skinner, Adam Skinner and Dave James.
Freemans' range of brands includes Look Again, Yumi, Oasis, Fashion Union, AX Paris, Laura Scott, Arizona, Boysens, AJC, LASCANA, Joe Browns and Converse.


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ARS Home » Research » Publications at this Location » Publication #210207
Title: A Simple Three Pool Model Accurately Describes Patterns of Long Term Litter Decomposition in Diverse Climates
ADAIR, E
PARTON, W
Del Grosso, Stephen - Steve
SILVER, W
HARMON, M
HALL, S
BURKE, I
HART, S
Submitted to: Global Change Biology
Citation: Adair, E.C., Parton, W.J., Del Grosso, S.J., Silver, W.L., Harmon, M.E., Hall, S.A., Burke, I.C., Hart, S.C. 2008. A Simple Three Pool Model Accurately Describes Patterns of Long Term Litter Decomposition in Diverse Climates. Global Change Biology 14:2636-2660.
Interpretive Summary: Natural terrestrial ecosystems exchange huge amounts of carbon with the atmosphere. Annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the decomposition of plant and soil organic matter exceed those resulting from fossil fuel combustion. Without the added CO2 from fossil fuel combustion, however, emissions from decomposition are roughly balanced by uptake of CO2 by plants via photosynthesis. The process of plant uptake of atmospheric carbon is better understood than that of CO2 release from decomposition. A better understanding of what controls decomposition is needed because relatively small changes in CO2 emissions from this source could have a significant impact on atmospheric CO2 levels. As plant litter decomposes and releases CO2 to the atmosphere, the mass of remaining litter gradually decreases. Modeling this litter mass loss quantifies how key factors control decomposition rates and should lead to improved estimates of CO2 emissions from decomposition. To develop a model that predicts litter mass loss, we used the Long Term Intersite Decomposition Experiment Team (LIDET) data set. The LIDET experiment consisted of burying litter bags in various ecosystems throughout the world and weighing the remaining litter every year during a 10 year period. In most of the systems studied, the rate of mass loss was highest after litter burial and then gradually decreased as the supply of easily decomposed compounds diminished. Litter mass loss was best represented by a three pool negative exponential model. The first being a rapidly decomposing labile pool, the second an intermediate pool representing free and lignin encrusted cellulose, and the third a recalcitrant pool. The effect of temperature on decomposition was tested using a set of climate decomposition indices that are the product of monthly water stress and temperature equations. This generally worked well, but we observed some systematic deviations from model predictions. Fine root and aboveground material decomposed at notably different rates, depending on the stage of decomposition. The model did not duplicate the pattern of litter mass loss through time observed at some sites. Despite these limitations, this model explained about 68% of the variability in long term global decomposition patterns for a wide array of litter types, using relatively minimal climatic and litter quality data.
Technical Abstract: The ability of ecosystems to sequester carbon (C) is largely dependent on how global changes in climate will alter the balance between rates of decomposition and net primary production. The response of primary production to changes in climate has been examined using reasonably well-validated mechanistic models, but the same is not true for decomposition, a primary source of CO2 to the atmosphere. We used the Long Term Intersite Decomposition Experiment Team (LIDET) data set in combination with model selection techniques to choose and parameterize a model to represent dynamics of litter mass loss. Litter mass loss was best represented by a three pool negative exponential model, with a rapidly decomposing labile pool, an intermediate pool representing free and lignin encrusted cellulose, and a recalcitrant pool. The initial lignin to nitrogen (N) ratio of litter defined the size of the labile and intermediate pools, and lignin content determined the size of the recalcitrant pool. The decomposition rate of all pools was modified by climate, but the intermediate pool's decomposition rate was also controlled by amounts of litter cellulose and lignin (an indicator of amount of lignin-encrusted cellulose). We tested the effect of temperature on decomposition using a set of climate decomposition indices (CDIs) that are the product of monthly water stress and temperature functions. The temperature effect was best represented by the Lloyd and Taylor (1994) variable Q10 function. Although our model explained nearly 70% of the variation in the LIDET data set, we observed systematic deviations from model predictions. Fine root and aboveground material decomposed at notably different rates, depending on the stage of decomposition. Decomposition in certain site- or ecosystem-specific environmental conditions was not well represented by our model; this included roots in very wet and very cold soils, and aboveground litter in N-rich and arid sites. Despite these limitations, our model may still be extremely useful for global modeling efforts, since it was able to accurately (R2 = 0.6804) describe general patterns of long term global decomposition for a wide array of litter types, using relatively minimal climatic and litter quality data. [GRACENet Publication].


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