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It's a dystopian solution to international complaints against Chinese tourists for spitting in the streets, yelling in restaurants, fighting in public, and otherwise disrespecting local customs and laws.
Alarmed at an emerging reputation for sending awful tourists abroad, the Chinese government in Beijing announced this week that it's creating a database of unruly vacationers.
Li Jinzao of the National Tourism Administration told state-run media that the database will flag infractions by Chinese travelers, monitor habitual troublemakers (who may face unspecified punishments), and share data with airlines, hotels, and travel agencies. But is shaming travelers with a centralized, dystopian solution that would draw outrage in most countries really the answer here?
You can't blame the Chinese authorities for being frustrated after several years of increasingly common international complaints against Chinese tourists for spitting in the streets, yelling in restaurants, fighting in public, and otherwise disrespecting local customs and laws. Most notably, in 2013, a teenager from Nanjing caused outcry at home and abroad when he carved his name (quite noticeably) into an ancient Egyptian relic.
Within the past year alone, there have been high-profile cases of Chinese tourists letting their reliving on sidewalks or into open water. Flyers have reportedly ignored safety instructions and opened emergency exits on planes to get some fresh air or disembark early. Last month, the government's China Daily mouthpiece went so far as to call Chinese tourists "barbarians" after a woman on a Bangkok-Nanjing flight deliberately threw scalding hot water on a Thai flight attendant. Another man on the same flight threatened to blow up the plane.
Those are only the most prominent cases. The situation has grown dire enough that Hong Kong Airlines has apparently trained its crews in kung fu to quell smashed Chinese passengers, and the Louvre in Paris has been forced to put up Chinese-language signs warning against urination or defecation on its grounds. Honk Kong has considered lowering its cap on Mainland Chinese visitors by 20 percent. Even North Korea has lodged a complaint against Chinese tourists, claiming they throw candy at local kids like they're feeding ducks.
Some worry that the problem will only grow as Chinese tourism numbers continue to balloon. In 2004 there were only 29 million outbound tourism trips from China, but thanks to new wealth, an appreciating currency, and easing visa restrictions, that number surged to an estimated 116 million last year. Analysts expect the figure to hit 200 million by 2020.
In 2013, Chinese tourists spent about $129 billion abroad, overtaking Americans, who spent about $86 billion, as the most profligate travelers. That heavy spending helps to buffer the impact of their obnoxious ways. But as the numbers increase, the " walking wallets" shtick may wear thin.
Of course, the new database is only the latest Chinese attempt to nip this reputation in the bud. In 2012, the state released the 64-page Guidebook for Civilized Tourism, with advice for travelers like not to steal life jackets from planes or pick their noses. In October 2013, the state enacted a new tourism law; one provision bound travelers to a code of politeness and respect for local traditions. In the past year, state television has run ads featuring a man in a panda suit sleeping on public benches and forcing people to take pictures with him before reminding viewers to "be a good panda" while traveling.
Some observers believe that these bad habits are just the result of a lack of exposure to international travel, which will be cured by experience and time rather than punitive measures. "Traveling is a learning experience for tourists," Wang Wanfei, a tourism professor at Zhejiang University, told Reuters in 2013. "They learn how to absorb local culture in the process, and get rid of their bad tourist behavior."
Most Chinese were only allowed to travel abroad—to a few nations—for non-work reasons as of 1997. In recent years, these novice travelers have been joined by the nouveau riche from the countryside who, perhaps for lack of exposure, seem to transpose their own customs onto foreign nations without thinking it through it too much. It doesn't help that tourist services abroad have not yet caught up with Chinese travel trends. Many lack the linguistic or cultural resources to communicate with Chinese visitors, leading to frustrations and confrontations as well as numerous faux pas.
The American middle class had similar problems when post-World War II travel took off, earning the "ugly American" moniker for their loud and whiny conversations, funny clothing, and utter lack of contextual couth. It's true that American tourists still get into all sorts of trouble abroad— damaging relics, desecrating national treasures, and even eating rare species. Yet for all those flashy headlines, a legacy of open travel rules have left Americans fairly well behaved and considerate tourists; a 2013 Condé Nast survey of international service workers found that much of the world sees Americans as fairly pleasant and considerate.
Whereas it took Americans decades to shed the worst of our habits, there are indications that the fundamentals of Chinese tourism are already in flux. Callous behaviors were often associated with group bus tours, but individual travelers are rapidly displacing these quick-stop packages—a younger, more worldly set seeking authentic cultural experiences. It's also noteworthy that most stories of tourists acting badly go viral on mainland social media outlets, where fellow Chinese condemn and shame their brethren long before the international press catches on.
Even if Chinese tourists do get past this humiliating chapter, they may be saddled with an entrenched stereotype. Americans can attest to the staying power of such perceptions. But if the Chinese do start to make a better impression abroad, this new bad behavior database may come in handy—proving with hard, definitive data that their tourists aren't as bad as the rest of the world might like to believe.


Spatial and temporal aspects of occurrence of Mogera species in the Japanese islands inferred from mitochondrial and nuclear gene sequences.
Longicornia Malayana; or, a Descriptive Catalogue of the Species of the three Longicorn Families Lamiidæ, Cerambycidæand Prionidæ, collected by Mr. A. R. Wallace in the Malay Archipelago.
Notes on the Localities given in Longicornia Malayana, with an estimate of the comparative value of the collections made at each of them.


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ABRA Auto Body & Glass to Expand in Pacific Northwest
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MINNEAPOLIS - June 26, 2015 - (BUSINESS WIRE) - ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a leading national damaged vehicle repair company, and its principal owner Hellman & Friedman, LLC, is pleased to announce today a definitive agreement to acquire 23 Kadel's Auto Body locations in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Details of the agreement were not disclosed.
Today's announcement is a strategic move underscoring ABRA's ongoing and aggressive growth plan across the nation. The company carefully considers the fit and the culture of each acquisition and Kadel's is no exception.
Kadel's Auto Body, an investment managed by KCB Private Equity of Pasadena, CA, is a leading regional auto body provider in the Pacific Northwest. The company's geographic footprint and insurance company relationships have enabled it to provide consistent service, excellent quality, quick turnaround times and real convenience for customers. These fundamentals align closely with ABRA's business model, making this strategic move a great fit for both companies.
The transaction will significantly expand ABRA's footprint in the region. ABRA's President and Chief Executive Officer, Duane Rouse says the company is thrilled with the opportunity and proud to acquire such a well-respected multi-shop collision repair operator. "Kadel's Auto Body has been servicing insurance partners and community members for over 60 years. Their commitment to superior customer service and a quality repair echoes ABRA's way of doing business. As we enter these new markets we look forward to continuing Kadel's legacy within the community while introducing ABRA's innovative service model."
Don Braden, President and CEO of Kadel's Auto Body embraces the acquisition decision with ABRA and says KCB's partnership over the years and their operational experience helped maintain the quality and services customers and insurance partners expect. "This is a great cultural fit and a tremendous opportunity for our employees," he added. "We're pleased to align ourselves with such an established, well-respected national collision repair company like ABRA that shares the same culture of ethics, integrity, and teamwork."
ABRA credits its continued growth and acquisition opportunities to the dedication of its employees and outstanding support from insurance partners. The company is known throughout the collision repair industry for its exceptional cycle times and high customer satisfaction ratings.
As it plans to continue expanding in the months and years ahead, ABRA is actively seeking new opportunities to acquire repair centers and integrate them into its industry-leading operating system. Interested parties in major markets should contact Scott Gerling, Vice President of Corporate Development (sgerling@abraauto.com or 763.585.6210).
For franchise opportunities in small and midsize markets contact Mark Wahlin, Vice President of Franchise Development/Relations (mwahlin@abraauto.com or 763.585.6315).
ABRA is committed to conducting business based on responsible business practices including implementation of environmentally sustainable initiatives, health and safety, and a commitment to the communities in which it serves.
The transaction is expected to close within the coming weeks. Harris Williams & Co. served as the exclusive financial advisor to Kadel's. KCB Private Equity invested in Kadel's in 2007. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and the sale terms are undisclosed.
About ABRA Auto Body & Glass
Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, ABRA is a leading provider of vehicle repair services specializing in collision repair, paintless dent removal, and auto glass repair and replacement. ABRA's mission is to be the best auto body and glass company in America by providing quality repairs, in a timely manner, with friendly, helpful service. For more information about ABRA visit www.abraauto.com
About Hellman & Friedman, LLC.
Hellman & Friedman LLC is a leading private equity investment firm with offices in San Francisco, New York, and London. Since its founding in 1984, H&F has raised and, through its affiliated funds, managed over $25 billion of committed capital. The firm focuses on investing in superior business franchises and serving as a value-added partner to management in select industries including insurance, energy & industrials, financial services, software, internet, digital & traditional media, business, marketing & information services, and healthcare. For more information on H&F, please visit www.hf.com.
About Kadel's Auto Body
Founded in 1954, the company remained family-owned until it was sold in 1997. In 2007, a group of dedicated employees and a private equity firm purchased majority ownership in the business. The current management team has been together for over 15 years and has grown the company through several acquisitions during that time. For more information about Kadel's visit www.kadels.com.
About KCB Private Equity
KCB Private Equity, founded in 1986, is a long-term, control investor in small to medium sized businesses. KCB invests in companies with sustainable competitive advantages, historically stable-to-growing revenues ($10-$60 million) and EBITDA ($1-$6 million), and unique products and services. KCB's investment perspective, long-term hold strategy, extensive operating experience and the significant investment commitment of its principals differentiate it from traditional private equity firms. KCB offer sellers significant liquidity today while providing long-term continuity to their businesses. This philosophy allows KCB to build strong relationships with management and nurture solid, growing portfolio companies without the pressures of a short exit timeframe.
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Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, ABRA is a leading provider of vehicle repair services specializing in collision repair, paintless dent removal, and auto glass repair and replacement.

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In Nepal, folks have been enormously influenced by totally different freedom struggles. They rose towards the Rana regime. Ladies like Mangala Devi Singh, Sahana Pradhan started coming collectively, and from 1947 until 1952, several ladies's organizations were born to lift the political and social consciousness amongst girls in Nepal. In 1960, the king of Nepal subverted the democratic Panchayat system to an autocratic one. This put a sudden finish to all associations and their activities. Girls, nevertheless, remained politically energetic. In protest towards the undemocratic royal proclamation of 1960, a bunch of women organizations overtly waved black flags in a public procession, and had been imprisoned. Later, within the folks's movement of 1990, ladies actively participated to eliminate the autocratic Panchayat system and to usher in multiparty democratic system. Girls of various regions and ideologies contributed drastically to the success of this movement.
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Dwarfed by its neighbours China and India, the country has spent the previous two years recovering from prolonged political instability which, in response to the UN, left over 12,000 people useless and some 100,000 displaced. In 2006, the monarchy relinquished energy after a decade of armed battle with the Communist Social gathering of Nepal (the Maoists), paving the best way for elections to be held in a brand new, secular federal state. The Maoists received the largest variety of seats in 2008 and formed a coalition government that included a lot of the other parties. But tensions remained and in Could 2009 the coalition disintegrated and was succeeded by one other that excluded the Maoists.
Reasons for gender-based violence in Nepal are largely attributed to social taboos and superstitions related to women and deeply entrenched beliefs that propagate derogatory attitudes towards female corresponding to Chhori ko janma hare ko karma ("A daughter is born with a doomed destiny"). Likewise, results derived from INSEC's monitoring of the scenario indicated that subjugating ladies to home violence was thought of a deep-rooted conventional apply. Survey outcomes additionally show that 20 and 23 per cent of men and women in Nepal view home violence as being acceptable.
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Earlier than the groom applies sindhoor to the bride's hair parting, the groom presents the bride with pote necklaces. This tradition varies between Nepali groups and some Nepli grooms give three pote necklacces, one red, one yellow, and one inexperienced. Facebook Nairmatrimony is a part of Copyright © 2020. All rights reserved. Facebook Kashyapmatrimony is part of Copyright © 2020. All rights reserved.
Over 5.4 million eligible people within the country don't have citizenship certificates as a consequence of constitutional provisions, legal guidelines, and rules governing citizenship discriminated by the gender of the registering father or mother, according to the 2018 US State Department's country report on human rights practices Nearly a quarter of the inhabitants above the age of 16 is stateless These embody youngsters of unmarried ladies or those whose fathers are overseas nationals, who have been repeatedly denied citizenship by local officials who declare they are going to solely be able to accept citizenship purposes within the mom's title after the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Bill. The bill which was registered on the Parliament in August 2018 is sitting on the Home Committee the place members have been debating on provisions for practically two years.
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But activists say the continued existence of even milder forms of the apply is an impediment to eradicating it in any respect ranges. In addition to eliminating more extreme types of menstrual discrimination, Paudel says, the long-time period goal needs to be to address the beliefs and myths that gasoline inequality and gender-based mostly discrimination in society.
Chhaupadi, a apply prevalent in 21 districts of West Nepal, requires that women and girls stay in a cowshed or a separate hut outdoors the properties for 5 to seven days. Chaau" means impure," and padi" means a shed." Under this follow, menstruating girls and women must sleep on the floor or wooden planks without even primary facilities. As a result, some of them contract diseases, some are bitten by snakes, and some are sexually harassed, raped, or murdered.
The program also works with the government's female neighborhood well being employees who help spread details about better nutrition to remote areas of mountainous Nepal. Jha said that the volunteers play an important function in teaching women greatest vitamin practices, but the program isn't yet widespread in more geographically distant areas. The federal government is working to increase entry to all the country, she stated.
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Neelam K.C, the present president of WILPF Nepal, has also held packages of 1325 and its implementation in the capital city of Kathmandu and plans to carry further packages in different districts as effectively. In addition to such applications, WILPF Nepal has additionally visited prisons to improve ladies's circumstances and has additionally worked actively with other women alliances to give justice to rape victims such as Suntali Dhami, who was a safety personnel that was raped by 6 safety personnel.
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Facebook Sahumatrimony is part of Copyright © 2020. All rights reserved. The UN's Worldwide Labour Organization has warned that there are greater than forty million enslaved folks worldwide – more than at any time in historical past. Nepal accounts for less than a fraction of the underground market in human beings, and the toll it takes. Women are often silenced in their makes an attempt to report such violence or are afraid to speak Nepali Women up if there is a chance. Gender-based mostly violence survivors typically come to health amenities to hunt medical care after abuse, however just one out of 10 girls studies the violence to the staff, in response to a 2011 survey.
Nepal's feminine population is about thirteen.6 million, based on a 2011 census, the most recent obtainable. Greater than 73 p.c of the nation's girls are engaged in agriculture, according to the International Organization for Migration. Not all of them legally own the massive plots of land on which they work, although legal guidelines make it possible and even financially useful for them to take action.


Summer is the perfect time to grab a Season Pass to Knott's Berry Farm!
Because they are SUPER AFFORDABLE and Knott's is a fun place to be!
Plus, the prices go up July 1st, so don't wait!
and hopefully my kids are too!
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Lots of snacks, and bring clothes to layer.
Make sure you have a stroller with storage on it and also bring a lot of water!
Oooh!! How fun! I haven't been there in years!
When we go to an amusement park with our kids we always bring the stroller, even though they are pretty much too big for it, we load it up with snacks to keep them happy and save money. We also try to buy the souveniers at a discount place before we go to the park: happy kids for less money!
1. Bring bottles of water because you get super thirsty and won't want to have to pay a fortune on water (or juice boxes for kids if it's easier).
2. take as little with you as possible that you wouldn't want to leave in the stroller. You leave your stroller unattended during rides and won't want to carry a ton of stuff onto rides with you. Did that make sense?
Can't say I've done amusement parks with kids, since I've got a 1 and 4 year old, but I'd love to see what others do!
I love taking my 4 year old to the amusement park. We bring lots of snacks, sunscreen and the stroller.
Snacks nd bribery that if they behave we can buy a sucker at the gift shop on the way out for them to eat in the car on the ride home.
I enjoy my parks in bits at a time. That's why season passes are the best, you can go do a little in the mornings without the heat and crowds and still come back and play another day!
Bring some Wet Wipes and snacks.


Please be informed that pursuant to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/DOS3/CIR/P/2018/139 dated 06th November, 2018, Company has issued an advertisement in Business Standard English all editions and Delhi Hindi edition Newspapers dated 26th March, 2019 giving notice in respect of proposed transfer and if no objection is received within 30 days from the date of advertisement, then the Company will affect the said transfer. To view the copy of newspaper clippings Click Here.
Please be informed that Mr. Anoop Singhal has resigned from the post of Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and Key Managerial Personnel ("KMP") of the Company with effect from 16th February, 2019 and the new CFO and KMP in his place will be appointed by the Company in due course.
We are pleased to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held today i.e. Tuesday, 13th November, 2018, has confirmed the Share Purchase/Shareholder Agreement ("Agreement") executed by the Company with M/s. Troosol Enterprises Private Limited ("TEPL") for acquiring 6,000 (60%) equity shares of Rs. 10/- each of TEPL. By virtue of this transaction, Troosol Enterprises Private Limited will become the subsidiary of Optiemus Infracom Limited.
Please be informed that Meeting of Board of Directors of the Company will be held on Tuesday, the 13th day of November, 2018 at the Corporate Office of the Company at Plot No. 2A, First Floor, Sector-126, Noida, Uttar Pradesh- 201301, to consider and approve the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter & half year ended on 30th September, 2018.
We please to inform you that a new member added to the Board of Directors of the company viz Mr. Nitesh Gupta as an Additional Non-Executive Director with effect from 12th October, 2018.
The 25th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) was duly convened on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 11:00 A.M IST at Ghalib Institute, Seminar Hall, Aiwan-e- Ghalib Marg, Mata Sundri Lane, ITO, New Delhi-110002 with requisite quorum. The Business were transacted by way of E-Voting and Poll. Voting Results of Business conducted thereat declared by the Chairman of the meeting based on the reports of the Scrutinizer appointed for E- Voting and poll. All the business proposed were passed with requisite majority. To view the Proceeding of AGM Click Here. To view the detailed Voting Pattern Click Here. To view the scrutinizers Reports on E-Voting Poll & Combined Report thereto, for the businesses conducted at 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) given by S.K Batra, Scrutinizer for the purpose Click Here.
The 25th Annual General meeting of members of the company will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 11.00 A.M IST at Ghalib Institute, Seminar Hall , Aiwan-e-Ghalib Marg, Mata Sundri Lane, ITO, New Delhi- 110 001. To view the Annual Report Click Here. To view the Notice Click Here. To view E-Voting Instructions Click Here. To download the Attendance & Proxy form Click Here.
Please be informed that Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on Monday, the 13th August, 2018 at the corporate office of the Company at Plot No. 2A, First Floor, Sector-126, Noida (U.P)- 201301, to consider and approve the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended on 30th June, 2018.
Please be informed that Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on Wednesday, the 30th May, 2018 at the Corporate office of the Company to consider and approve the Audited Financial Results for the quarter and Financial year ended on 31st March, 2018.
We are pleased to inform you that Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on Monday, 26th March, 2018 have approved the purchase of 10,216,600 (One crore two lacs sixteen thousand and six hundred) Equity shares (34.41% of the total share capital) of M/s Teleecare Network India Private Limited by way of transfer from M/s G R A Enterprises Private Limited @ Rs. 22.85/- per share in an all cash deal involving total consideration of Rs. 233,449,310/- (Twenty three crore thirty four lacs forty nine thousand three hundred and ten only). By virtue of this transfer, Teleecare Network India Private Limited have became the subsidiary of Optiemus infracom Limited.
The Board of Directors, at their meeting held on July 17, 2017 have approved the merger of two of its wholly owned subsidiary, M/s MPS Telecom Private Limited & M/s Oneworld Teleservices Private Limited with the Company under fast track route pursuant to section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013.
We are pleased to inform all the stakeholders that the equity shares of the Company have been listed and admitted for dealings on National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) w.e.f. August 8, 2017. Hence, Now the Company's shares are listed on BSE & NSE.
Pursuant to scheme of Merger the Company acquired 100% stake in MPS Telecom Private Limited hence, MPS became subsidiary of the Company w.e.f 29 March, 2017. MPS would now be merged with the Company in terms of Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013 i.e under Fast Track Merger Facility.
Notice is hereby given that the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company, will be held on Friday, 12th August, 2016 interalia to consider and approve the Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter ended on 30th June, 2016.
The Board at its meeting held on today, 13th August, 2015, considered and approved the Change in designation of Mr. Ashok Gupta, wherein, Mr. Gupta is stepping down from the position of Managing Director of the Company w.e.f. August 17, 2015.
The Board, considered and approved the Change in Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company thereby, appointing Mr. Ravinder Zutshi as KMP of the Company in the category of Managing Director in place of Mr. Ashok Gupta.
The Meeting of Board of Directors for Approval of Unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter ended on June 30, 2015 will be held on August 13, 2015.
The trading window for trading for dealing in the shares of the company shall remain closed from August 5, 2015 to August 15, 2015. Company Directors, designated employees including their dependents are not permitted to deal in the shares of the Company during the closure of Trading Window.
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Optiemus Infracom Ltd. will be held on 30th May, 2015 to consider & approve the audited Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter & Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2015.
Pursuant to SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, the trading window for dealing in the shares of the Company by the designated employees will remain closed from 21st May, 2015 to 01st June, 2015.
Investors & Stakeholders are hereby informed, that due to de-recognition of Delhi Stock Exchange vide SEBI order dated 19th November, 2014 and due to voluntary exit of Jaipur Stock Exchange, which has been approved by SEBI vide order dated 23rd March, 2015, Equity Shares of the Company are now listed only on BOMBAY STOCK EXCHANGE.
STATEMENT OF UNAUDITED STANDALONE FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED ON 31ST DECEMBER, 2014.


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Prolog is equally adept at supporting top-down or inside-out program development.
As we introduce the vocabulary of Prolog, synonyms from Prolog or other computer science areas for a term will follow in parentheses. Your persona as the adventurer is that of a three year old girl.
If you forget the period and you probably willyou can enter it on the next line with a 'return. You have had your first glimpse of Prolog and should understand that it is fundamentally different from most languages, but can be used to accomplish the same goals and more. In all the listener examples in this book, you enter the text after the prompt? Eclipse IDE, first create a project for your source files.
The Nani is your security blanket. Through exercises you will also build a simple expert system, an intelligent genealogical logicbase, and a mundane customer order entry application. Each chapter will call for the addition of more and more predicates to the game.
A clause can be either a fact or a rule. This book is designed to be used with a Prolog listener, azmi will guide you through the building of four applications.
This predicate is called when "nanisrch" starts up.
While Prolog is a fascinating language from a purely theoretical viewpoint, this book will stress Prolog as a practical tool for application development. Now let's change the program. It was developed from a foundation of logical theorem proving and originally used for research in natural language processing.
It should write a message indicating whether prollg not it's time to reorder. In addition to 'is,' Prolog provides a number of operators that compare two numbers. However, arithmetic does not fit nicely into the logical scheme of things. The lost treasure with magical powers is your nani security blanket. One is code, meant to be entered in a source file, and the other is interactions with the listener.
A Prolog logicbase exists in the listener's workspace as a collection of small modular units, called predicates. We ammzi finish with the natural language interface.
Your mission is to find the Nani.
Similarly, we can assert the simple fact that Socrates is a person. Go back to the edit window and add the line person plato. Logic Programming Let's look at the simple example in more detail.
Similarly, the exercises will ask you to add predicates to each tuotrial the other applications. For example, at the highest level we have a Prolog program logicbase.
Sample program You should now be able to create and edit source files for Prolog, and be able to load and use them from a Prolog listener. These are the adventure game Nani Searchthe intelligent genealogical logicbase Familythe customer order entry system Custordand the expert system Birds.
Once you've loaded the program, try the following Prolog queries. The listener responds yes We could also ask "Who is mortal? A programmer needs to do things that have nothing to do with logic, such as read and write terms. The Prolog program is composed of predicates procedures, record types, relations.
Its syntax calls for the use of operators, which will be described in more detail in chapter tuforial You are in the kitchen. Each of these three predicates has a distinctly different flavor. This message is followed by the typical listener prompt. The example is illustrative only, and the concepts involved will be explained in later chapters.
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Amazon raises Prime prices in Europe as retailers grapple with costs
NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) said it will raise fees for its Prime delivery and streaming service in Europe by up to 43% annually, the online retailer said Monday, in The time it moves to tackle rising costs is days before it announces its quarterly financial results.
The price hike, after Amazon's announcement of Prime in the US in February, reflects mounting pressure from Wall Street on new CEO Andy Gacy to shore up earnings with soaring inflation and a recession looming.
Shoppers in Germany, Amazon's second-largest market after the US, will see its annual prime membership fee increase 30% to €89.90 ($91.88). The number 3 retail market, the UK, will see a 20% increase to £95 ($114.47) per year, while Amazon's locations covering Spain, Italy and France will charge prime members between 39% and 43% per year.
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Amazon cited "increased inflation and operating costs" as well as faster delivery and more content to stream in the data on price hikes, a first since 2018 for some countries. "We will continue to work to ensure Prime delivers exceptional value to members," she said.
In April, Amazon posted its first quarterly loss in seven years due to headwinds including higher wages, higher gas costs and an unrealized loss of its stake in Rivian Automotive Inc (RIVN.O).
In the quarter ending in June, the value of that investment fell another $4 billion. Ford Motor Co (FN), also an investor in Rivian, recently sold some of its stock.
Amazon said it remains committed to working with Rivian, a "critical partner" that helps it put thousands of electric delivery trucks on the road in the United States in 2022.
The Amazon logo appears at the company's logistics center in Bretagne-sur-Orge, near Paris, France, December 7, 2021. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Analysts expect average net income of $1.38 billion when Amazon announces results Thursday, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. This week, Walmart (WMT.N) warned that its 2022 earnings will fall more than expected as higher fuel and food prices prompt consumers to reduce discretionary spending. Read more
And Amazon, after record operating profits from home shopping in the shadow of the pandemic, is now on a cost-cutting program. It hasn't refilled roles in some warehouses, paused construction on major office space in Bellevue, Washington, and slowed warehouse openings as leases are delayed.
It has raised the prices of some of the merchants who sell on its platform as well. In May, Amazon imposed an average of 4.3% fuel and inflation fees on sellers who store and ship their products in major European markets, following a similar move in the United States.
Analysts worry that the economic downturn could slow a key profit engine for the company, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud division.
"AWS earnings are more vulnerable to exposure than (cloud rival Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O)) due to a larger portion of customers in the startup space, which is under pressure," Bernstein Research said in a recent note.
It was not clear to what extent the initial increases would offset the costs. The percentage of shoppers who have been Prime members for a year has grown, Colin Sebastian of Baird Equity Research said after the Amazon Prime Day event after months of surge in the US.
He said that while the marketing campaign in July "wasn't a huge hit, there is less to be feared about rising membership costs".
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Stars Beyond Reach
Release date: 21 October 2015
Genre: Simulation, Strategy
Developer: Arcen Games, LLC
We are glad to see you on our gaming portal NewPcCheats.com! Our site is dedicated to cheat codes and trainers, but we also have a lot of different games. Therefore, on this page you can download Stars Beyond Reach for PC. Also here you can look screenshots of this game, video and, of course, to read the detailed description.
Stars Beyond Reach is a 4X strategy game, which stands for eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate. We know, why not 4E? Probably because it looks weird, although if you turn it on its side it kind of looks like a pelican riding a bear, which isn't weird at all. 4X games usually have deep, complex gameplay with lots of things to manage beyond units and military, things like tech advancements and economic growth.
You are the captain of a Sleeper Starship sent into space with the fruits of your civilization's scientific and cultural heritage as well as the best and brightest of its people on board. At least, that's what you've been told by your ship's computer. The implant that should have told you all that has been sabotaged, taking most of your personal memory with it. Not that it would have helped, because the ship's records have been wiped, along with your navigational charts. The computer's done the best it can to repair the damage, but all it had to work with is these transmissions from a planet called Earth that was blown up a few millennia ago. Better than nothing, right?
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Q: Possible to search for transactions by 'escrow_status' with Braintree API? I'd like to search for transactions associated with my merchant_id, which have a certain escrow status. Something along these lines:
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Revestir 2007 Proves Most Successful Show to Date
Launched at Revestir, the new standard for Porcelain tiles in Brazil already has its first company certified by CCB.
TILE magazine editor, John Moore (right) with Adriano Lima (middle), Anfacer's president and Décio Gyotoku, marketing manager from Gyotoku.
Revestir 2007 received 30,756 visitors on its 5th edition, which took place March 13-16. This figure represents an increase of 19 percent over last year's show. Architects, designers, interior designers and construction contractors who visited the show's 163 exhibitors discovered new trends and products in the ceramic tile industry.
According to Antonio Carlos Kieling, president of Revestir and CEO of Anfacer, the trade show generated around U.S. $121 million in business. In 2008, the show's organizers forecast an increase of 9 percent in sales during the show, which represents more than U.S. $130 million.
"The great importance of the fair was, without a doubt, to evidence the fantastic commercialization on site, consolidating the vocation of Revestir as event business-oriented," Kieling stated. The show was also praised by exhibitors, who were pleased by the increased attendance this year.
"It was a high quality fair, with excellent booth presentation, qualified attendees," said Marco Aurélio Sedrez, president of Mosarte. "For us Revestir is mostly an institutional fair, but we felt an increase in our sales volume of 15% after the show."
"Revestir 2007 was the best show ever for us in Brazil," said José Lepri, president of Lepri Cerâmicas. "Very professional and well-organized. We could show our new products and we made a lot of new contacts, and we increased the number of leads."
"This fair is the great moment for the ceramic sector in Latin América," stated João Adriano Ribeiro, commercial director of Incefra Group. "The good taste and design of the exhibitors has shown the potential of our industry and the simultaneous event Kitchen & Bath helped for this successful exhibition. We have launched our new brands In Out for glazed porcelain tile and Grife for monoporous wall tiles."
Edison Corrêa Toledo, president of Cerâmica Porto Ferreira, says, "A very well organized fair allowed us to make good contacts with new prospects and we sold about a month of our production at the fair," said Edison Corrêa Toledo, president of Cerâmica Porto Ferreira. "We also felt a very good receptivity for our new launchings at the fair."
"It was a great surprise the increased number of visitors and the new business we had at the show," said Marco Marchiori, commercial manager of Lineart. "We could measure the results while at the fair which were very impressive."
The 5th International Forum of Architecture and Construction was an event integrated into Revestir 2007, and attracted 3,147 architects, interior designers, decorators and construction contractors, an 11 percent increase over the previous year. The attendance of personalities such as Neo-Zeeland architect Greg Sang, director or Emaar Properties, from Dubai, Italian Francesco Morace, president of Future Concept Lab and Massimo Morozzi, director of EDRA, emphasized the interest of the public. The participation of Professor Henry Petroski, from Duke University, Charles Thornton, from Thornton-Tomasetti - USA, and architect Henri Ciriani were the highlights of this event.
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The gaming industry is becoming the most appealing industry worldwide and has exceeded itself both technically and commercially. According to the reports of Global Data, mobile gaming revenue is expected to hit $272 billion by the year 2030.
However, Asia is emerging as the gaming hotspot which became the top global video game market with around 1.8 billion players followed by Europe with 715 million gamers. Thus, as an entrepreneur, if you are looking to get a mobile game developed in 2023 you must give regard to a few popular trends in the gaming industry.
Major Trends For Mobile Game Development
Some of the aspects of the gaming industry that are largely contributing to the expansion of the gaming ecosystem worldwide are as follows –
Cloud-based Gaming (GaaS)
The cloud–based mobile gaming which is also known as GaaS ( Gaming as a Service) also aligns best with the subscription model and motivates developers to be a part of the development process. Thus, with cloud- a based gaming model the payment methods are readily connected with the gamers' strengths. Some of the popular games in the segment include – Candy Crush, Fortnight, PUBG, etc. which have given rise to other remote–based server-driven gaming services.
Rise of eSports
ESports is nowhere near the newest trend in the gaming industry and is considered a competitive game for both professionals and gaming enthusiasts. The market for eSports is expected to be valued at more than $2 billion in the upcoming two years. Thus, industry experts see it as the most popular and constant game development in the industry.
Emerging Gaming Socialization
The increased use of social media communities has made mobile games more interactive. Facebook alone comprises 38% of the new games in the USA which majorly includes chatting while playing games, As a result, game developers reap immense benefits from features such as social media connectivity, chatrooms, guilds, etc. Thus, social media is the main reason behind the socialization of the gaming industry.
Games Based on Augmented Reality (AR)
Augmented Reality which is the combination of visual and audio content enables users to explore games and their content in real–time. This gaming format features advanced gaming features which include GPS, camera, gyroscope, etc to promote the location–based AR ecosystem.
Cross–Platform Gaming
This gaming format is seen to reshape the gaming ecosystem in 2023 with the use of multiple gaming consoles and systems. Usually, players could not play across multiple platforms due to a lack of technology and funds. However, in 20121 game developers integrated cross–platform gaming into the ecosystem and made them available for platforms like desktops, laptops, tablets, mobiles, etc.
Hyper – Casual Taking The Lead
The reports of Sensor Tower's Industry Trend, hyper-casual games have ruled the video game ecosystem in 2020 due to its easy–to–play model. It allows gamers to relax and have fun without perceiving high–level intelligence. Some famous games in the category include Coin Master, Candy Crush, Strike, Monster, etc give tough competition to the traditional games that are played on PCs or consoles. This industry is expected to develop a CAGR of 11.9% by 2026.
Web 3.0-based Games
While thinking of Web 3.0 gaming ecosystem, the three main components come to mind – Blockchain, Metaverse, and NFTs. Blockchain technology provides durability by the virtue of consensus algorithms for the games, hence is most preferred in recent times. Alongside, NFTs are making it possible to add a monetary element to the gaming culture which motivates the players. The Metaverse in turn makes the entire gaming experience more robust.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Gaming
The AI models are certainly making the gaming experience better by integrating with AR and VR. Thus, AI helps to develop more interesting games with NPCs that add AI–powered learning to the platform and drives the responses. As a result, AI makes the games look trickier which keeps the players excited.
2023 is seen as the booming year for the gaming industry where all the proficient technologies like AR, VR, AI, Blockchain, Metaverse, NFTs, Cryptocurrencies, and wearable devices seek opportunity for themselves. Thus, if you also have some gaming framework in mind and want to put it to execution, visit our expert team at www.centrelocus.com and schedule your strategy meeting.
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Arthur Hough
Arthur was born on the 9th February 1896 in Sutton and was the fourth child of Arthur and Elizabeth Hough (formerly Roberts). Arthur senior was aged 35 years old and was working as a labourer at a bone factory.
Arthur's older brother, Frank, was aged 6 years old whilst his two sisters, Beatrice and Florence, were 3 years and 1 year old. All the children had been born in Sutton, as was their father. Their mother had been born in Conway in North Wales.
In 1901 Arthur's father was working as a crane operator ("stationary engine driver") and the family were living by Frodsham Bridge; also living with them was Arthur's grandmother, Sarah Hough, by then an 81 year old widow.
By 1911 Arthur and his father were both working as labourers, Frank was a butcher, Beatrice was an assistant in the post office and Florence was a domestic servant. Their grandmother, Sarah, had died.
Arthur enlisted on the 8th June 1916 in Royal Navy as an ordinary seaman (service number J53877). He left his job as a cable maker and was posted to Pembroke 1 in Chatham for training. Pembroke 1 was a naval shore establishment which had built in 1902 which now houses the Universities of Medway.
On the 8th August 1916 he joined HMS Repulse which was a new battlecruiser just finishing construction on the Clyde. He served on board the ship until the 10th December 1918, by which time he had been promoted to an able-bodied seaman. The Repulse was commissioned on the 18th August 1916 and underwent sea trials and extra modifications. Arthur joined the fleet in July 1917 serving in home waters. During September and October the ship was selected for trials with a flying platform for aircraft and then re-joined the fleet.
On the 15th November 1917 Arthur would have taken part in the only combat which involved HMS Repulse in the War; the Second Battle of Heligoland Bight near the main German naval base at Wilhelmshaven. The Repulse was ordered to aid a British force of 10 cruisers and 10 destroyers which was trying to destroy a German force of 14 minesweepers which was supported by 2 battleships, 4 cruisers and 8 destroyers. The Repulse scored a single hit, on the cruiser SMS Konigsberg that started a major fire. The battle was indecisive with one British cruiser damaged whilst the Germans lost one minesweeper and had the Konigsberg damaged.
On 12 December 1917, Repulse was damaged in a collision with the battlecruiser HMAS Australia. The ship was present at the surrender of the High Seas Fleet at Scapa Flow on 21 November 1918.
On the 11th December 1918, Albert was back at Pembroke 1 in Chathamas Repulse began a major refit at Portsmouth on 17 December 1918.
Arthur was at Pembroke 1 until his demobilisation on the 14th February 1919. Luckily Arthur was not long in Chatham as there was a severe outbreak of Spanish Flu at the barracks between mid 1918 and 1921 in which 242 sailors died,
Arthur would have been issued with the Victory Medal and the British War Medal.
After the War, Arthur stayed in the south of England living in 53 Fore Street in Edmonton, Middlesex and going back to his trade as a cable maker. On the 20th December 1926, when he was 30, he married the 20 year old Dorothy Edith Lilian Yates. Dorothy was born on the 20th August 1906 and was the fourth of five children of Vincent and Mary Yates of 50 Alston Road, Edmonton. Her father was the despatch foreman at a gas and stove manufacturing company.
In 1939 Arthur was living at 42 York Road in Edmonton and working as a fitters's labourer at the gas works. Dorothy was living in West View Cottages in Nantwich, Cheshire doing "unpaid domestic duties".
Arthur retired as a gas fitter. He died on the 9th February 1977 in the North Middlesex Hospital in Edmonton aged 81 years old and Dorothy was still living at York Road when she died on the 11th June 1994 in St. Anne's Hospital, Tottenham.


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Hennessy Jones & Luxo :: Bamboozled
Steve 'Flash' Juon August 4, 2015
Hennessy Jones and Luxo hail from the "Heroes & Terrorists" collective, which is spread out from Pittsburgh to Atlanta, although five of the six crew members (including the two featured here) are Steel City natives. The name "Bamboozled" caught my attention immediately, as I thought it might be an attempt to expand upon the Spike Lee film of the same name, which although poorly reviewed and ultimately unprofitable was at least an attempt to both address and mock the exploitation of black artists in the entertainment industry. Thomas Dunwitty's speech about being "more black" than his black protege Pierre Delacroix is eerily reminiscent of an infamous backstage incident between "Freebird" Michael Hayes and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry in WWE – but I digress.
Unfortunately I got the wrong idea about Henny Jones & Luxo from the jump. That's my own fault for assuming the album would in any way be related to a film few people have seen and even fewer have fond memories of. Luxo's rap on "Last Call" is in fact typical of most of what passes for mainstream hip-hop in 2015, embracing the values of YOLO without any hint of satire or mockery.
"I was bent before I got to the bar – straight up
I looked around and laid my eyes on a star – no make-up
Seen Henny with her friend, I might just have the hook-up
Like tryin to work my chest, I knew I had to push up…
Right? I approached her like a gentleman
Told her she was beautiful, and every other synonym
Damn! Her body is the meanest
I know I'm drunk talkin but, that just means I mean it
Ha! She fell for it and I caught her
Her smile make me feel like Cupid hit me with a chopper"
Spin Cycle by Henny Jones & Luxo
The flow's alright though. Luxo is a little high pitched, a little reminiscent of Wiz Khalifa mixed with Kendrick Lamar, and he's a suitable rapper to open the weed track "Chief" as a result. It's an unapologetic lift of TLC's "Creep" but given that song is now over 20 years old I have a feeling few listeners will notice. Henny's flow on the other hand is a nice counterpoint, a little reminiscent of early Mad Skillz but without the same amount of comical flair or punchlines. They are well suited to be a hip-hop tag team, distinctive enough that you can't confuse the two, having a natural chemistry and camraderie together when trading off verses.
There's nothing deep or profound about "Bamboozled." Let me be perfectly clear about that. "Party Party" is exactly the level this group is on – they're LMFAO with better lyrics and flow. Every now and then I'd look at a song title thinking "This is the one where Henny & Luxo are going to get serious" and then find out the song had no deeper meaning at all. "Shut It Down" featuring Alumni had that potential, but I made the mistake of thinking Public Enemy, much like I made the mistake of thinking the album's title meant Spike Lee. Thirty seconds into the track I already knew the "shut down" in question was turning off the higher functions over the brain due to the potency of the THC in the marijuana they smoke. "All these nuggets in my bed look like Dragonballs" is as deep as it gets.
I don't hate it at all. What tracks like "Thirst Trap" featuring Kyra and "Rent" lack in depth they make up for in thump (both produced by Cobannah) and would be suitable for any evening/weekend of getting turnt up. Luxo & Jones would fit seamlessly into a club mix with more well known artists like Jeezy and Juicy J without even missing a beat. With even the smallest bit of radio play or recognition I could see this duo taking off quickly, so their value as hip-hop artists is not to be profound, it's to help you have a good time. It's not going to change the world but "Bamboozled" might help you get your groove on.
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For those of us who've been using Twitter for a while, we sometimes forget that there are new adopters of the network every day. Trying to figure out Twitter back in the day was bad enough; can you imagine what it's like these days?
So here are 18 tweetable Twitter tips for newbies (check out that alliteration!). They include tips on how to get set up with, and use smartly, a social network I still love.
And I've also included a "tweet this" link for a Twitter-friendly version of each tip (hence the "tweetability"). So if you particularly like some, perhaps you wouldn't mind sharing?
What tips would you add for Twitter newbies? Please leave them in the comments below and if there are enough, I'll do a follow-up post that contains all your tips. And happy Monday!


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RPTA is pleased to sponsor a seminar/roundtable on safe paper machine tail threading as outlined below. Bryan Wicks of Mantech will address a comprehensive overview on this subject on October 16. On October 17, there will be an organized tour of the Graphic Packaging Middletown mill to see some of this technology.
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Matthew Robert White
Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI Lawyer
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About Matthew Robert White
Matthew White is one of the founders of South Sound Law Group, along with his father, William White and his sister, Erin White. As a family owned and run law firm, South Sound Law Group does things a bit differently, and it shows, as they have a reputation in the community for caring, effective, and lasting advocacy.
Although the main office is located in Tacoma, WA, Matt and the rest of the team at South Sound Law Group regularly handle both criminal and civil matters all over western Washington.
Matt represents Washington residents, as well as visitors, tourists, and military members, on a full range of criminal offenses - DUI, assault, domestic violence, drug possession, theft, and firearm violations. He was recently named a Top 40 under 40 in Washington for criminal defense by The National Trial Lawyers.
Matt is also known as one of the top speeding ticket and traffic ticket attorneys around. He regularly defends clients in District Courts and Municipal Courts throughout Washington.
He also represents people on a range of serious injury accident suits including, but not limited to, motor vehicles, busses, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrian accidents. He also provides legal services for vacating criminal convictions, restoring firearm rights, protection orders and anti-harassment orders, and wrongful convictions suits.
Any client that works with Matt understands his passion and tenacity for helping people. Matt brings a strong combination of knowledge, experience, and a calm demeanor that puts his clients at ease knowing that he's got their case under control and will work tirelessly to obtain the best result possible for them.
Matt is a big northwest sports fan, outdoor enthusiast, avid traveler, music lover, and enjoys a great local brewery. He enjoys the great pleasure of working with his family and continuing to build to a legacy of a law firm and family that truly cares about its clients and fights for them.
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I signed up for the Rapid Testing Intensive event starting next week and am looking forward to a week of learning new things about software testing.
I'll attend online and if anyone would like to talk about it or team up with me, leave me a note in the comments below or contact me via @S_2K on Twitter. In case you like to follow the tweets about the event, the Twitter hash tag is #RTI1.
Edit: Since that hash tag is already in use, make that #RTI2012.
There is a CI system.
There may be unit tests being automatically executed either after check ins into the version control system or at least nightly.
In some cases there are failing tests (or checks).
Broken builds are displayed on the start page of the CI system in the (intra) net, but not 'radiated' so everyone can and will see them.
In this post I focus especially on the cases where the last two points are true.
I think this is problematic at least, likely also dangerous, because when there are failing tests and/or broken builds for some time the team will very likely develop features base on broken software. Getting back to a clean and working system gets harder and harder as time goes on.
A change in the behavior of the automated check can go unnoticed: Since no one watches the first test fail, it's unlikely that someone will realize that other checks start failing, too. Furthermore new features might depend on the brokenness somewhere else.
Do not live with 'broken windows' & apply a 'Stop the Line' (or check out what Google says about Stop the Line) policy: As soon (read: right after it's discovered) as a problem becomes known, solve it and then continue with other work. Like everything else, this is supposed to be done by the whole team. When everyone helps, things get solved quickly.
In my opinion, introducing a Continuous Integration System and then ignoring the results is certainly a major anti pattern, that can do more harm than good for the development process. The effort of setting it up and keep running and then ignoring the information it provides is a form of waste. Is it possible that in such a case you're better off not having a CI system? Honestly, I'm not sure.


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All writers need good editors. Even successfully published authors need "outside eyes" to help perfect their work (and many more understand this than do unpublished folks). Once upon a time, a writer would work with her book editor at a publishing house to make the book the best it could be, and to further the author's career as a writer. Well, Dorothy, that was before the tornado blew through town.
The business has changed. Radically. With POD and e-books, now you can whip something off of your computer and see it "published" quicker than a wave of Oz's wizard's hand. Gone are the days of waiting and waiting and striving to secure an agent, a publisher. And that has been to the huge detriment of books in general, as editing has often gone out the window. And it shows.
Even if you still strive for the brass ring—traditional publishing—the way things are done has changed. Once editors at publishing houses spent most of their days editing books. Now, that is rare. Today's editors focus on acquisitions; on selling the books they want to publish to editorial committees and the sales force; and on positioning those books in the list while keeping an eye on production (jacket copy, etc.). In essence, these editors' jobs too have changed radically over the last 20 years. And so has your relationship to them.
Publishers are no longer willing to spend the time with a "project" book—one that shows promise but needs a major or often even a minor overhaul. Manuscripts these days must pretty much be camera-ready when reaching an editor's desk.
So where does that leave you, the writer in need of a manuscript editor? Adrift in a sea of editors and editing services, that's where. This has been a consistent thread in many of the writing forums I visit, and almost everybody out there is, well, confused. So let's sift through what's available and then see what fits your needs.
First off, a lot of editing services, groups, and websites offer manuscript evaluations or critique services. At this level, you'll receive a (hopefully) thorough reading of your work and an analysis of its strengths and weaknesses. It'll tell you where you stand, quality and market-wise, and how much revision is left to do. This should provide feedback as to the major elements of your book—characterization, plotting and pacing, organization and structure, flow, voice and tone, literary devices and stylistic issues, and overall substance. And it should do all of this within the parameters of the genre in which you're writing, including specifics about word counts, plot points, etc. For example, an evaluation of a political thriller is by its very nature quite different from that of a literary work.
This service can be of help to two divergent groups—the newbie and the seasoned pro. Many new writers are hesitant to plunge into in-depth editing for a host of reasons, and this provides a way to get your toes wet. When you're looking for your sea legs, and trying to make sense of what makes for a good book (or short story), getting a barometer reading helps to chart your course.
But where does that leave the rest—the vast majority—who have been writing and getting critiqued and rejected, and still need direction? The ones who need the benefit of a really good editor's pen, as they once would have received from their publisher? We all know the stories of Maxwell Perkins and his stable of writers, of relationships with Hemingway and Marjorie Rawlings, et al. Where do you find that today?
This is where developmental editing comes into play. This person will go through your book with a fine-toothed comb, attending to all of the problems and also letting you know what's working, so you don't reinvent the wheel. What shines clear in our minds as writers sometimes doesn't translate to the page, and your editor should point out these glitches. He'll write between the lines, in the margins, and give longer examples on the back of pages. All of the aforementioned elements of novel development will come into play. For example, are the characters realized? If not, why? Not only does this sort of editor address all of that (as in the evaluation), she also then goes much deeper into why the problem is a problem, with suggestions of how to fix it, when to do so, and specifically where. In other words, you won't just receive a "this character is flat," but also an explanation of why he's flat, what it means to the story, suggestions of ways to deepen him as he relates to said story, and page numbers and sections of places to do so. The critique that comes with the edit should be in-depth, comprehensive, and correspond specifically to the manuscript. A developmental editor must attend to both the forest AND the trees, simultaneously.
One of the most vital aspects of working with such an editor is the "after care." Upon receiving your edit and critique, you'll have questions. It's imperative that the editor be available to walk you through any revisions, to answer questions, to bat about ideas, and to generally help guide you along. You need someone to bounce off of as you go—a writing coach—and this has "made" more authors than any single element of which I know. Writing well isn't learned in a vacuum!
Finally, the copy edit. This is the last step in the process. And while we all want our manuscripts to be as clean as possible, the straight copy edit offers the least bang for your buck. Many writers, especially new ones, confuse the copy edit with the true edit. And again, while the manuscript needs to be clean, it's not going to do you a lot of good to have one devoid of misspellings, typos, and grammatical errors that's still lacking in the major components of what makes a good book. At that point, the person you've queried (or the one checking out the e-book on Kindle) won't get past page one anyway, so he'll never know how clean your text is. Save this as the very last step—when you're sure the deeper elements are perfect.
Writing well, and being published and/or selling like hotcakes with e-books, is a team effort. John Donne was really writing about us when he said that no man is an island. Of course, being a poet, he would know!
There will always be two people which produce a book: the writer and their editor. Unless there's both, you have craziness.
Susan, without your editing expertise my writing wouldn't have developed as much as it has and still is.
Kevin, you are a real writer. It's the love of your craft, and the willingness to keep at it, which will get you the brass ring of publishing! Your voice is beautiful and unique, and I just love your work!
Hiring an editor is, IMHO, an essential part of ANY writing process, whether it's for a book or a website, online or in print. But I'd say it's perhaps more important for writers because of the 'can't see the woods for the trees' scenario.
Of course, good writers can and do proof/edit their own work. Their writing may benefit from an outside perspective and a fresh pair of eyes, especially if they're penning a book, but I think most writers can edit themselves adequately.
That said, over the past year, I've read, analysed and critiqued nearly half a million words from my clients. I'd say approximately two pieces of copy arrived on my desk with blissfully clean, error-free writing that made sense and flowed smoothly. About five were firmly in the shockingly-bad category. The rest sat in that big, burly lump in the middle; shamefully rough, yet perfectly salvageable.
It sounds as though you're doing all the good!
And I truly believe writers need great editors. And especially new ones need developmental editors, as there is SO much to writing well. Learning the elements of great fiction takes time and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, or, as I often say, writing well really IS rocket science!
I can only agree with you whole-heartedly. As I experienced it with you, developmental editing changed the face of the book. It helped me not only with the syntax and grammar, but even more importantly with the character development, just by asking the right questions. Hopefully I'll get to the point of needing the true editing support soon!


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Clay Bavor, VP of VR for Google, took the stage to share intriguing new information for immersive technology. He made a blockbuster announcement for the new standalone VR headset Google is working on with HTC and also shared that the S8 will finally be getting Daydream support.
Not to be left out, AR also got some shine from Bavor and there are some cool things down the pipeline.
First up, the 2nd gen AR phone will go on sale this summer. The new Asus ZenFone AR is a far cry from the first Tango-equipped device, adopting the small form factor prevalent across the mobile phone industry currently. Bavor didn't spend very time on hardware before he shifted right into new technology that could send shockwaves across the mobile industry.
"AR is most powerful when it's tightly coupled to the real world," says Bavor. "The more precisely, the better." Google has been working with the Google Maps team to get precise location data for indoors. The result is Visual Positioning Service, or VPS, which uses your phone to find distinct visual features in your surroundings to triangulate and get you to your desired space.
The example on stage showed a VPS equipped phone take a user directly to the specific screwdriver he or she needed in a Lowe's store. The visual representation of how this works showed the phone's camera marking "feature points" with different color dots. It recognizes where items are in the space down to within a few centimeters. Then the user interface shows navigation-like elements as the user is guided down aisles.
Bavor followed the demo up with an anecdote on how an audio-based version of VPS could help those with impaired vision and "transform how they make their way through the world".
He also revealed that VPS will also be one of the core capabilities of Google Lens, which we recently covered as well. A lightweight pair of AR equipped glasses with Lens tech and VPS would be incredible to experience and, hopefully, we'll see that initiative come to fruition in the near future.
Lastly, Bavor tackled AR's capacity as an educational tool. With over 2 million students served by the Expeditions VR experience, which gave teachers a way to travel with their students without leaving the classroom, Google is now adding an AR mode to give students an augmented way to learn about things seen in the classroom.
The video shown displayed a classroom where each student was equipped with phones on selfie sticks as they watched an augmented volcano erupt on their desk and a tornado take shape in the class. The AR mode got the students up, moving, and excited about the things popping up in their learning environment.
Implications are that Google is gearing up to take Tango and AR the extra mile as they add more and more functionality. It will be interesting to see what happens next.
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Washington State District 751 Hospice Workers Rally for First Contract
Solidarity with CHI hospice workers was alive and well on Monday, June 7th. More than 100 people turned out on short notice to ensure these dedicated workers know they are not alone in their struggle for fairness from their employer. Participants included Union Stewards, RN's from St. Joseph and other medical facilities, families of patients who have utilized their outstanding hospice care, and other concerned citizens.
The rally was held across the street from St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma because CHI Company negotiators work in that building. It would have been hard to miss the chanting crowd and compelling speeches. Our Union negotiating committee organized the rally to show CHI leadership these workers are united and strong in their conviction to provide better patient care after CHI leadership decisions continue to negatively impact their very important work.
"The work performed by these members is invaluable to the communities that they serve," said Western Territory General Vice President Gary R. Allen. "CHI withholding a fair contract from workers who put their heart and their soul into the care of their patients is despicable. I am heartened by these scenes of solidarity in holding the company accountable."
You can show your support by signing our online petition that will be presented to CHI so they understand that others in the community are watching and support these workers in their struggle for a fair contract.
Those attending the rally were energized by the positive atmosphere (see rally video on YouTube). CHI Franciscan Hospice Master Social Workers (MSW), Bereavement Counselors, Chaplains and RN's voted for IAM representation to gain a voice and have a say in delivering top-notch, end of life patient care. Since voting for IAM representation, this group has selected and trained their negotiating committees, formulated and delivered proposals, and pushed to have emergent issues addressed, as they move toward securing a first collective bargaining agreement that lays a strong foundation for the future.
By gathering the CHI Hospice Workers together (who typically treat patients in their home and are rarely together), they drew strength from their collective power, gained inspiration from speaking with one voice and understood they are not alone and have an army of Machinists supporting their efforts and standing by to help however they are needed.
Speakers at the rally included a Master Social Worker, Bereavement Counselor and RN from our Union Negotiating Committee Merrillee Royse, Peggy McEntee and Gina Gwerder, as well as union leaders District 751 President Jon Holden, Chief of Staff Jason Chan, and Business Rep/Lead Negotiator Patrick Bertucci.
The messages crafted by the negotiating committee on signs emphasized these workers are not focused on wages and benefits, but patient care is their top issue. Signs read: Dignity Over Dollar$; United for Positive Change; Empower Us, Don't Prevent Us; CHI – Do the Right Thing! nd We Put Patients First – Does CHI Hospice?
"What we do is not measured in productivity, what we do is part of humanity. In order for us to give to our patients and their families, all that we do, we have to be supported," said Merillee Royse, who is a Master Social Worker serving on the bargaining committee.
"We came here because we knew this was the hospice that provided the best care throughout the Pacific Northwest. In the last five years, we have slowly been stripped of our hospice – what it means, what it provides to our families and how they treat us as employees. We are standing together to change that," said Gina Gwerder, a hospice RN who is a member of the bargaining committee.
Issues that have prompted lengthy discussion at the bargaining table focus on patient care, the reputation of the organization, management decisions that make it harder to do this work, patient scheduling, the ill-advised Home Care Home Base system, autonomy in routing patients throughout the workday, delays in admitting and other failures like outsourcing decisions to other organizations rather than trusting the workers. Basically, we are trying to save CHI from more bad decisions that lower patient care.
Patrick Bertucci, who is lead negotiator on the Union side, noted "Your Union committee members are doing a fantastic job of bringing your issues to the table. They understand how important your work is, patients understand how important your work is, the community understands how important your work is… we need CHI to understand how important your work is. They need to understand that their reputation is suffering, patient care is suffering because of their changes and decisions… a tablet system that doesn't work, excessive caseloads, poor communication, lack of managers… That is why we are here! CHI I hope you are listening."
"The patients and families you support deserve better. You and your co-workers deserve better. And we are going to stand together and accomplish this together. Today you are sending a strong message that you deserve a fair contract that recognizes your expertise and dedication to the patients you serve and the organization you work for," said IAM District 751 President Jon Holden. "We will achieve a first contract – one that improves your lives, as you improve the lives of the patients in your care."
Again, a special thanks to our Union negotiating committee who has been pushing hard to get issues addressed at the bargaining table and deal with emergent issues impacting their work. Together, we will succeed.
Read how IAM District 751 is ensuring justice on the job.
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GBP/USD struggles with elections gaffes, USD strength
November 6, 2019 Off By admin-445
– GBP/USD has been on the back foot amid election uncertainty and USD strength
– Further political developments and speculation about the BOE are set to dominate trading.
– Wednesday's four-hour chart is mixed for the currency pair.
Implying that the victims of a devastating fire lacked common sense – this is probably not the best way to kick off an election campaign. Insensitive comments by Jacob Rees-Mogg, a senior Conservative minister related to the Grenfell Tower disaster, have dominated the news as parliament was dissolved ahead of the December 12 poll.
The opposition seized on the gaffe and may gain ground, weighing on . However, opinion polls currently show that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Tories are in the lead, but an absolute majority is far from secure.
Labour, the main opposition party, has also been struggling to explain its Brexit stance. Keir Starmer, the shadow Brexit secretary, was having a hard time in laying out the party's position in a television interview, and the Conservatives' campaign took advantage of his performance.
New surveys are published daily and may continue moving sterling.
Dollar strength, BOE tensions
While election-related scandals are fascinating, GBP/USD's recent downward movement is mostly the result of strength. ISM's Purchasing Managers' Index for the services sector with a jump to 54.7 points, substantially above expectations and reflecting healthy growth. The figure contrasts the manufacturing PMI, which remained below 50 points – reflecting a contraction in the industrial sector.
The UK is experiencing the same phenomenon, albeit by a limited scale. Markit's Services for October beat expectations with 50 points – precisely at the threshold separating expansion from contraction. On the other hand, the manufacturing sector's score stood at 49.4 points.
The greenback has also been enjoying optimism about US-Sino trade talks – which may even lead to the removal of tariffs slapped back in 2018. Beijing has requested that the US not only remove the recent 15% levies from September 1 but also the more significant 25% duties from last year. Markets would cheer a deal that includes a broad defusion of tensions, that would reduce the chances of the Federal Reserve cutting rates in 2020. The US position on these earlier tariffs is unclear, but
A light calendar makes way for speculation about the Bank of England's decision on Thursday. Governor Mark Carney and his colleagues are set to leave their policy unchanged, but their inflation forecasts and comments may rock markets.
See : Three reasons why Carney's last Super Thursday may send GBP/USD down
GBP/USD is being squeezed by the 50 and 100 Simple Moving Averages on the four-hour chart but is still holding its head above them. However, the currency pair is suffering from downside momentum.
Uptrend support – accompanying the pair since late October is getting closer.
Immediate resistance awaits at 1.2820, which was a high point earlier this week and provided support earlier. Higher, 1.2950 held sterling down early in the week. It is followed by 1.2980, November's high, and by the cycle peak of 1.3013.
Support awaits at 1.2855, a low point on Tuesday. Next, we find 1.2785, which was the post-surge peak recorded in late October. Further down, 1.2750 and 1.2705 were stepping stones on the way up.
Background: What is moving sterling?
Brexit has been the dominating factor in the past three and a half years, putting monetary policy and the economy behind. The latest twist in the Brexit saga is the decision to hold elections on December 12.
The inability of the House of Commons to decide on the next steps related to exiting the EU and the desire by the ruling Conservatives and some of the opposition parties to capitalize on poll gains have led parliament to dissolve itself.
The preferred Brexit outcome for markets is to cancel it altogether. However, Boris Johnson's deal with the EU provides a path for a smooth separation, and investors and pound-positive prefer that.
And while sterling is sensitive to the UK's exit more than anything else, other policies are also eyed. Seeing Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn installed in Downing Street may result in business-unfriendly policies, weighing on sterling even if Brexit becomes smoother.
Opinion polls heading to the elections are set to rock markets, despite failing to predict the outcomes in the past precisely.


From saltwater angling on the Australian coast to a season of snowboarding and steelhead fishing in northern British Columbia, this year's Fly Fishing Film Tour 2019 program is a varied one.
The Fly Fishing Film Tour will take place on Saturday, February 16 at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. The symposium and vendor fair start at 6 pm, and the screenings begin at 7 pm.
Tickets are $15, and available through the Auditorium box office.
For more information, visit northshoresteelhead.com or flyfishingfilmtour.ca.


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