Here is an update on Swapnil's campaign.
Swapnil has been shifted to SR6 ward. He is being nursed 24 hours by two nurses. Nobody is allowed to meet him as there is high risk of getting infection.
He is fine now and shall remain hospitalized for one month.
Swapnil underwent the heart transplant surgery, and it was a success. He is currently being closely monitored, and will be shifted to the general ward in the next few days. This is certainly a relief to his family, who have undergone enormous stress over the past few months.
At this time, there are still hospital bills to be paid for the surgery, and hence the campaign is being kept live. A more detailed update will be posted in the upcoming days by Ashok. Please do spread the word and share the campaign!
I am happy to inform you that the progress of our campaign is good. I am aware that it is still a long way to go but I am optimistic we will get to that mark. I am sure you all will keep us encouraging. I assure you that the funds withdrawn will be utilized only for Swapni's treatment.


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SAS 2017: Boeing Unveils F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block III with New Capabilities
Posted On Thursday, 06 April 2017 03:39
Sea Air Space 2017 Online Show Coverage - Boeing F/A-18E/F Block III
At the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space 2017 exposition currently held near Washington D.C., Boeing unveiled the new Block III variant of its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
The new Block III Super Hornet. Artist impression: Boeing
The Block III Super Hornet consists in a series of upgrades for the existing Block II aircraft. These upgrades (a Boeing representative at the show identified five of them) would bring more capabilities to the affordable and combat proven Super Hornet (as well as to the EA-18G Growler).
Scale model of the new Block III Super Hornet at Sea Air Space 2017. Note the CFTs on top of the aircraft.
1 - Conformal fuel tanks:
The most visible upgrade is the conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) which would bring more range, more percistance and less drag to the aircraft. CFTs are additional fuel tanks fitted closely to the profile of an aircraft that extend either the range or "time on station" of the aircraft. CFTs have a reduced aerodynamic penalty compared to external drop tanks and they do not occupy ordnance hardpoints like drop tanks, allowing the aircraft to carry more payload. The combat range increase for the Block III is estimated to be about more or less 150 nautical mile compared to the use of legacy drop tanks.
Scale model of the new Block III Super Hornet at Sea Air Space 2017. Note the IRST.
2 - Block II IRST
The IRST system consists of Lockheed Martin's IRST21™ sensor, the GE Aviation FPU-13 Fuel Tank Assembly and the Meggitt Defense Industry Environmental Control unit. The system demonstrated its production readiness through a series of extensive assessments and reviews, including flight tests. Block I IRST is expected to deploy on the F/A-18 Super Hornet in 2017. In addition to detecting airborne threats, IRST significantly enhances multiple target resolution compared to radar, providing greater discrimination of threat formations at longer ranges. Data from the IRST21 sensor is fused with other on-board F/A-18 sensor data to provide maximum situational awareness to the warfighter.
Detailed view: New satellite link/GPS antenna
3 - New computers and datalink
They would allow Block III Super Hornet to exchange large quantity of data with Growlers and E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes through the TTNT (Tactical Targeting Network Technology) network and fuze real time information.
Detailed view: RCS improvements
4 - Radar Cross Section (RCS) improvements
Minor treatments to improve the low RCS levels of the aircraft. The mostly consist in a redesigned muzzle (in the nose of the aircraft) as well as improved angle of attack sensors (located on the sides of the nose).
The new Advanced Cockpit System by Elbit Systems on display at Sea Air Space 2017.
5 - All glass advanced cockpit system
Designed by Elbit Systems USA, the ACS includes mission processors, a low-profile head-up display, and a large 10X19 inch HD display with touch screen and picture-in-picture capabilities, optimizing tactical situation displays, processing advanced applications, and providing high-definition formats for advanced sensor video presentations.
Talking to Navy Recognition at the show, a Boeing representative explained that Block III Super Hornet would become a smart node on the network fuzing a lot of information and bringing more range and firepower.

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Hoff v. Uninsured Employers' Fund
ANN MARIE HOFF, Petitioner,
UNINSURED EMPLOYERS' FUND, Respondent, and LAUBACH & LAUBACH LLC, d/b/a YANKEE JIM TRADING POST, Employer.
Submitted: September 25, 2000
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND JUDGMENT
MIKE MCCARTER, JUDGE.
Summary of Case: Claimant suffered two back injuries while working as a store clerk for Yankee Jim's, which was uninsured. She established by a preponderance of evidence, but not by clear and convincing evidence, that she notified her employer of the first injury and provided it with a written statement, and that she was assured it would be submitted to workers' compensation. Her formal written claim was submitted more than one year after the accident and denied by UEF as untimely. A timely claim was submitted for the second injury and accepted by UEF, which initially paid TTD benefits. Her treating physician found her at MMI in October 1999. UEF cut off TTD benefits and paid out a 5% impairment award. In this proceeding claimant requests a waiver of the limitations period with respect to the first injury and requests reinstatement of TTD benefits with respect to the second, arguing that she has not in fact reached MMI.
Held: (1) The waiver is denied since estoppel must be proved by clear and convincing evidence and her proof did not reach that level. (2) As to MMI, she has not materially improved since her treating physician rendered his MMI opinion and that opinion is persuasive.
Statutes: 39-71-601(2) (1997). While the one-year limitations period for filing a written claim may be waived for estoppel grounds, estoppel must be proved by clear and convincing evidence.
Statutes: 39-71-601(3) (1999). WCC has original jurisdiction over pre-1999 requests for waiver of the one-year limitations period for filing a written claim where neither party elects to have the matter heard by the Department.
WCC Rules: 24.5.317(2). Attorney fees denied claimant's attorney for preparation of affidavits authenticating medical records where claimant supplied the records and failed to verify her responses to discovery despite being requested to do so. UEF was not unreasonable in seeking some type of verification that the records were authentic.
Administrative Procedure: Notice. Procedural due process requires the Department of Labor and Industry to provide the employer, insurer, and/or UEF, as the case may be, with written notice of its determination waiving the one-year limitations period so that those affected parties have an opportunity to request a hearing. Moreover, for the Department's determination to garner any respect, notice should be given to all interested parties prior to any determination.
Attorney Fees: Sanctions. Attorney fees denied claimant's attorney for preparation of affidavits authenticating medical records where claimant supplied the records and failed to verify her responses to discovery despite being requested to do so. UEF was not unreasonable in seeking some type of verification that the records were authentic.
Constitutional Law: Due Process: Procedural Due Process. Procedural due process requires the Department to provide the employer, insurer, and/or UEF, as the case may be, with written notice of its determination waiving the one-year limitations period so that those affected parties have an opportunity to request a hearing.
Jurisdiction: Original. WCC has original jurisdiction over pre-1999 requests for waiver of the one-year limitations period for filing a written claim where neither party elects to have the matter heard by the Department.
Limitations Periods: Claim Filing: Waiver of Time/Estoppel. Estoppel must be proved by clear and convincing evidence.
Maximum Medical Improvement. Treating physician's MMI opinion persuasive where subsequent treatment by other physicians does not materially improve the claimant's condition.
Proof: Conflicting Evidence: Medical. Treating physician's MMI opinion persuasive where subsequent treatment by other physicians does not materially improve the claimant's condition.
¶1 Pending before the Court are two separately captioned matters. The first matter - WCC No. 9912-8393 - involves a request by petitioner, Ann Marie Hoff (claimant), for a waiver of the one-year limitations period for filing a claim. The claim in question was submitted on August 24, 1999, for an alleged back injury occurring on June 8, 1998. The second matter - WCC No. 2000-0082 - is a request for reinstatement of temporary total disability (TTD) benefits for an August 5, 1999 back injury. The two matters have been consolidated for trial and decision.
¶2 A trial was held on September 11, 2000, in Great Falls, Montana. Petitioner, Ann Marie Hoff (claimant), was present and represented by Mr. Lucas J. Foust and Mr. Chris J. Ragar. Respondent, Uninsured Employers' Fund (UEF), was represented by Mr. Daniel B. McGregor. Respondent/Employer, Laubach & Laubach LLC (Yankee Jim's), was represented by Ms. Kimberly D. Evans.
¶3 Exhibits: 1 through 33 and 43 through 51 were admitted without objection. Exhibits 36 through 42 were admitted over the objection of UEF. There were no Exhibits 34 or 35.
¶4 Witnesses and Depositions: The claimant, her husband (Greg Hoff), Sherry Soennichsen, Art Bent, and Bernadette Rice all testified. In addition, the depositions of Ann Marie Hoff, Dr. James C. Simmons, and Dr. John A. Vallin were submitted for the Court's consideration.
¶5 Issues Presented: The final pretrial order sets forth the issues as follows:
• Was the Order Waiving Claim Filing Time issued by the Claims Assistance Bureau constitutionally and procedurally defective for failure to provide the UEF and the Employer notice and opportunity to be heard prior to the issuance of that Order?
• Is the Petitioner entitled to workers' compensation benefits in relation to her June 8, 1998, back injury?
• Is Petitioner entitled to continuing temporary total disability benefits in relation to her August 5, 1999, back injury?
• Is Petitioner entitled to an award of attorneys fees and costs in relation to her claim for benefits for her June 8, 1998, and August 5, 1999, injuries?
(FINAL PRETRIAL ORDER at 3-4.)
¶6 Having considered the final pretrial order, the testimony presented at trial, the demeanor and credibility of the witnesses, the depositions and exhibits, and the arguments of the parties, the Court makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
¶7 Claimant went to work for Yankee Jim's in 1995 as a clerk. Yankee Jim's is a retail store in Gardiner, Montana, which is owned and operated by Laubach &Laubach LLC. Claimant's job duties while working for the store included waiting on customers, putting merchandise away and cleaning. She worked eight hours a day, initially five days a week and then four days a week.
¶8 In 1998 claimant took on concurrent employment at the Hillcrest Motel in Gardiner, Montana. At that time, the motel owner, Art Bent, hired claimant and her husband to operate the motel during part of the week. The Hoffs were responsible for the motel for two full days during the week and also for evenings on three other days. The motel owners were responsible for managing and operating the motel during the remainder of the week. The Hoffs moved into a unit of the motel which also houses the motel office. Until her back injuries, the claimant, rather than her husband, performed most of the motel work, including cleaning rooms, laundering sheets and towels, answering the telephone, and checking guests in and out.
June 8, 1998 Back Injury
¶9 On June 8, 1998, while at Yankee Jim's, claimant twisted her body stepping off a counter where she had been standing to hang pictures. She immediately felt pain in her back. She went home, took Advil, and had a hot bath.
¶10 At trial, claimant testified that on the day after the accident she told Wade Laubach (Laubach), one of the owners of Yankee Jim's, about the accident and told him it should be reported to Workers' Compensation. According to claimant, he responded by telling her to write out a statement regarding the accident, have Shelly Thomas, a co-employee who witnessed the accident, sign the statement, and put the statement on his desk; thus, he would report it. Claimant testified that she provided him with the written statement he requested.
¶11 Laubach provided the UEF with a statement disclaiming any knowledge of the injury until August 16, 1999. He did not testify at trial. His written statement is not subject to cross-examination and I disregard it in determining whether claimant's testimony is true.
¶12 Claimant's testimony is sufficient to satisfy me by a preponderance of evidence that she provided a written statement to Laubauch, however, it is not clear and convincing. Wthout regard to Laubach's written statement, I find it less than clear and convincing for two reasons; both affect my assessment of claimant's credibility on this point.
• First, claimant called her close friend, Sherry Soennichsen (Soennichsen), to testify on her behalf about the written statement claimant said she provided Laubach. Soennichsen identified Exhibit 1 at page 2 as that statement. Her testimony was not credible. While dated June 8, 1998, the statement found at Exhibit 1 at page 2 was plainly prepared later. That exhibit was received by the Department of Labor and Industry (Department) on August 31, 1999, about the time claimant filed a written claim for compensation. Moreover, in the text of the statement, claimant says that she prepared the statement and gave it to Laubach, thus indicating that the statement she gave him was a different one, not the exhibit. The exhibit reads:
I went home that night and crawled into the bath tub with hot water. It helped some but I still had some bad pain.
I went to work the next day and that is when I told Wade that he needed to report this. He asked me to write a statement and have Shelly sign it and give him a copy of it. I did.
Wade never told me to go get checked or that I could not work till [sic] I did. I just went back to work as usuall [sic].
(Ex. 1 at 2, emphasis added.)
• Second, claimant testified that she never sought medical care for her June 8th injury because she did not have medical insurance and could not pay for the care. But she also testified that she told Laubach that "we need to report this to Workers' Comp." Why would she tell him of a need to report it to Workers' Compensation unless she was aware that benefits would be available to her for her injury?
¶13 Claimant's ultimate claim for compensation respecting the June 8th injury was prepared and submitted August 24, 1999, more than one year after the accident.
¶14 At the time of the June 8th accident, Jim Yankee's was uninsured. The claim was therefore forwarded to UEF, which denied liability on the grounds that there were no objective medical findings to substantiate the injury and the claim was barred by section 39-71-601, MCA, for claimant's failure to submit it within one year. (Uncontested Fact No. 3.)
¶15 On October 13, 1999, claimant requested an extension of the time for filing her claim for the June 8, 1998 injury. (Ex. 8.) She submitted her request to the Department pursuant to sections 39-71-601 and 601(2), MCA (1997).
¶16 The Workers' Compensation Claims Assistance Bureau (Bureau) of the Department, which is responsible for processing waiver requests, received claimant's request on October 19, 1999. On that same day it granted a waiver extending the time for filing her claim. order waiving claim filing time. (Exs. 8 and 9.) The waiver was granted without prior notice to either the employer or the UEF.
¶17 On November 16, 1999, after learning of the waiver, the UEF requested a hearing before the Department's Hearings Unit. (Ex. 11.) Two days later, on November 18, 1999, the employer also notified the Hearings Unit that it contested the order waiving claim filing time. (Ex. 12.)
¶18 Meanwhile, the 1999 Montana Legislature changed the jurisdictional provisions to provide that the Workers' Compensation Court, rather than the Department, shall hold the hearing in contested waiver cases. 1999 Mont. Laws, ch. 442 § 16. The change was made with the proviso that either party could request a pending matter to remain in and be heard by the Department, Id., § 31. However, in this case, neither party made such a request and the matter was transferred to this Court for hearing. [department order regarding jurisdiction (December 28, 1999.)
¶19 The only evidence that claimant presented to justify a waiver of the one-year limitations period was the evidence concerning her communication with Laubach and submission of a written statement to him. She did not present any evidence that ...


Editor's Note: MAF pilot Dave Forney serves in Indonesia and takes a yearly trek through the jungle that he flies over each day. He says understanding how challenging it is to travel through the dense vegetation and dangerous wildlife habitats makes him appreciate what MAF does for isolated people that much more. A story about his jungle trek is featured in the latest edition of FlightWatch, but here is an account of some of the more unique things he sees while traveling by foot.
We've seen a lot of wildlife — some weird, some scary. Last year a pack of monkeys went screeching over our heads like they were being chased by something. A thunderstorm was bearing down on us and we were hurrying, waste-deep in a small jungle river, trying to find a bank that would allow us to set up camp before the storm hit. Only later did our guide tell us that a large spotted leopard had crossed right over us, chasing the monkeys.
Two years ago we were high up in a cloud forest and it was like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. We got stuck up there and had to set up camp as we were enveloped in thick fog with rain drizzling on us. Everything–and I mean everything–was covered in a thick coat of moss. It looked like something from another planet. We even saw strange bugs, and after closer examination realized that they too were covered with moss. I'm pretty sure if we had spent more than a night there, we would have started growing moss as well!
Last year we surprised a family of pigs on a steep riverbank and were subsequently charged by a large bore. Had our guide not jumped out of the way he would have been gored. I was next in line on the trail, but the guide swung around and shot the huge pig at point–blank range. The pig fell off the ledge into the river and our guide jumped in after it, wrestling with it in the water for several minutes before finally subduing it. We ate it for dinner that night.
A few nights later, in the middle of absolutely nowhere, we set up camp along an eerie-looking small river, deep in the jungle. It had a certain look to it that just sort of sent chills up our spines. Almost every night we would camp along a stream or river, and we always ended the day with a jump in the river and a quick bath and washing of our extremely ripe-smelling clothes. But this time we just couldn't shake the feeling that something was watching us.
We saw a few monkeys on the other bank, but that wasn't what had us feeling like we were being watched or stalked. I jumped in first and couldn't find the bottom of the river. It had rained a lot and the water was brown, obscuring whatever might live in there. We started joking nervously that this would be the perfect place for a giant python. Lo and behold, the next morning when we were pumping water through our filter to drink, guess what was hanging in the branch right above where we were bathing the night before–yep, a reticulated python. It wasn't large by python standards–maybe only about 10 feet–but it just confirmed that we were in wild country, where large giant pythons do in fact thrive.
One of the strangest things I've ever seen is the bio-luminescent mushrooms and fungi that abound in certain parts of the jungle. On a dark night, if you walk away from the campfire and turn off the flashlight, the ground appears to be glowing an eerie neon-greenish color–but they're not reflecting light–they're actually producing it. It's remarkable!


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Peaceville Podcast Episode 8 - Novembre
Mar 17th, 2016 by peaceville
In the latest Peaceville podcast episode, Greg Moffitt contacted mainman and founding member Carmelo Orlando to discuss Novembre'slatest opus, 'URSA', including the themes behind the album, and the longprocess of making their 2016 epic.
Released on April 1st on Peaceville, 'URSA'effortlessly blends soothing, epic, melancholy and intense moods and representsa high point from one of the originators of the atmospheric Death/Doom Metal scene.
Headed by founding member and writer Carmelo Orlando(with a reinvigorated musical alliance with Massimiliano Pagliuso), the line-upis completed by Fabio Fraschini (previously bassist on the Materia album), andDavid Folchitto on drums.
Anders Nyström fromKatatonia makes a special guest appearance, adding his own unique 'cold' touchto the album's single track Annoluce.
The album title, 'URSA', (the acronym for "Union desRepubliques Socialistes Animales"), was the title initially chosen for theFrench translation of George Orwell's masterpiece novel Animal Farm. Lyrically and conceptually the album is a statement against the squalor of an Orwellian apocalypse Novembre feel we're committing towards the Earth and its sons.
'URSA' was recorded at Blue Noise Studio, and Play Rec studio by Massimiliano, then mixed and mastered at Unisound Studios by DanSwano (Opeth, Katatonia, Bloodbath).
The cover art comes courtesy of the legendary TravisSmith.
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Peaceville Podcast Episode 7 - The Peaceville Days - Darkthrone
Nov 3rd, 2015 by peaceville
In the Peaceville podcast series, former Peaceville Records employee, Dave Pybus, responsible for the layout and design of many classic titles (and perhaps more widely known for his time with Anathema and Cradle of Filth), discusses his days at the company at the start of the 1990s, and talks with some of the bands and artists from back then, reflecting on the ways of the industry and the changes since.
In this latest episode of his 'Peaceville Days' podcast, Pybus talks with Ted Skjellum AKA Nocturno Culto from Norwegian legends Darkthrone about the early days of the band's recording career and their long-standing association with Peaceville, as well as the evolution of Darkthrone from their death metal beginnings to leaders of the second wave of black metal in the early 90's.
In collaboration with 'Life is a Hideous Thing,' the official Dave Pybus podcast. www.davepybus.blogspot.co.uk
Peaceville Podcast Episode 6 - Peaceville Days - At the Gates
Aug 27th, 2015 by peaceville
In this latest episode of his 'Peaceville Days' podcast, Pybus catches up with vocalist Tomas Lindberg of influential Swedish death metal masters At the Gates, and discusses the formative years of the band and their Deaf Records/Peaceville legacy, as well as thoughts on At the Gates' album visual aesthetics, including Tomas' input in the design of the iconic Darkthrone logo.
Peaceville Podcast Episode 5 - Peaceville Days - Autopsy
In the Peaceville podcast series, former Peaceville employee Dave Pybus, responsible for the layout & design of many classic titles (& perhaps more widely known for his time with Anathema & Cradle of Filth), discusses his days at the company at the start of the 1990's, and talks with some of the bands and artists from back then, reflecting on the ways of the industry and the changes since.
In the latest episode of his 'Peaceville Days' podcast, Dave catches up with Autopsy's Chris Reifert to reflect on the historical evolution in regard to censorship, including the often controversial legacy of the US death metal legends & their infamous artwork which at the time was deemed too extreme for the population at large.
Peaceville Podcast Episode 4 - Peaceville Days - My Dying Bride
In a new Peaceville podcast series, former Peaceville employee Dave Pybus, responsible for the layout & design of many classic titles (& perhaps more widely known for his time with Anathema & Cradle of Filth), discusses his days at the company at the start of the 1990's, and talks with some of the bands and artists from back then, reflecting on the ways of the industry and the changes since. In this first episode of his 'Peaceville Days' podcast, Dave talks with Aaron Stainthorpe of My Dying Bride about the early visions of the band, plus techniques of constructing artwork in the early 90's, along with some of the tribulations involved in the pre-photoshop era. Also joining the trip down memory lane is a conversation with artist Dave McKean, himself responsible for some of the early iconic My Dying Bride artwork.
In collaboration with Life Is a Hideous Thing - The official Dave Pybus Podcast.
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Peaceville Podcast Episode 3 - presented by Blakkheim from Bloodbath
Nov 6th, 2014 by peaceville
The third episode of the unholy Peaceville podcast is now upon us, and who better to serve up some rancid platters from the vaults of horror this Halloween than Mr Anders 'Blakkheim' Nyström from Swedish deathlords, Bloodbath. Taking us through a nightmare of brutality, blasphemy and sickness, & delving into the influential delights of death metal's glorious past which contributed towards creating the monster that became Bloodbath, Blakkheim also blesses us with an exclusive Halloween treat in the form of a new track lifted from forthcoming album Grand Morbid Funeral, set for release on November 17th on Peaceville Records.
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Peaceville Podcast Episode 2 - presented by Chris from Autopsy
Welcome to the new episode of the Peaceville podcast where our latest journey through the world of musical madness is captained by none other than Mr Chris Reifert from the masters of horror, Autopsy. Chris reveals some insightful, eclectic & perhaps unexpected influences from the likes of Repulsion, Trouble, Procol Harum and Mahogany Rush, and even plays some of them for our delectation. Enjoy!
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Peaceville Podcast Episode 1 - presented by Fenriz from Darkthrone
Jun 25th, 2014 by peaceville
Peaceville Records is set to delve into the world of podcasts with a series of special shows courtesy of some of our esteemed artists from our roster.
And who better to commence proceedings than a man who needs no introduction but will be given one anyway. It's the seemingly bottomless pit of musical knowledge that is Darkthrone's Fenriz, with his very own selection of influential tracks from the darker side of the metal universe, who first takes centre stage.
The podcasts will be available through www.peaceville.com and downloadable for free from Podbean, Soundcloud and iTunes.
Watch out for the next installment of the Peaceville podcast too, as we await the next suspect with impending dread.
DARKTHRONE - Black Death and Beyond (Box set vinyl/book)
'Black Death and Beyond' is a special collector's box-set featuring an in-depth book containing extensive accounts of the band's history & philosophy from both Gylve 'Fenris' Nagell & Ted 'Nocturno Culto' Skjellum, as well as additional recollections from bass player Dag Nilsen. Numerous other artists & friends along the way give their thoughts on the legends too, plus the book contains a large amount of personal photos from the band archive.
Also included are 3 vinyls featuring Darkthrone's own choice cuts from their illustrious collection of death/black/ & metal/punk classics, presented on white, black & transparent vinyl.
This edition of 'Black Death and Beyond' is strictly limited to a single vinyl pressing. Once it's sold out, it will not be re-pressed.
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1.1 2010 SPOT-5 images were used to map the land cover of Pakistan. Images were analyzed with respect to cloud cover percentage and image quality, were geometrically corrected (orthorectification) to a UTM projection, pan-sharpened to 5 m spatial resolution, and finally aggregated in manageable mosaics (figure below) for the interpretation.
2.1 The pre-processed images were "segmented" with appropriate image processing software (Definiens) to generate spatially continuous and spectrally homogenous regions or objects. For land cover mapping, segmentation helps in developing cluster pixels that belong to same land cover class.
2.2 The segments were "interpreted" to assign a land cover class (labelling) from the LCCS based legend (see screenshot). The FAO tool - Mapping Device Change Analysis Tool (MADCAT) was used for the interpretation, adopting a 1:25,000 scale. Edge matching and topology check were applied to produce to final database.
2.3 A QA/QC process was applied to the database by two independent photo interpreters who were in charge to capture and correct various types of error in a cyclic approach.
3.1 On completion of the interpretation phase, field surveys were conducted by SUPARCO officials to "validate" the image interpretation and to remove the ambiguities related to land cover classes based on detailed field surveys (example in figure below). For each survey point, the land cover types and the coordinates were recorded using GPS systems.
3.2 An overall QA/QC was performed at FAO, HQs for a final evaluation of the product. It was thoroughly reviewed and harmonized to create a consistent land cover database, minimizing differences from the subjectivity of different interpreters. Finally, detailed topology rules were applied to correct inconsistencies and to remove slivers or voids.


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Dallas Skyline Leaning On Offensive Returners For Strong 2017 Season
By Tony VenegasWednesday 15
Photo via Brad Loper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
2016 was a strange year for Dallas Skyline. It was a tough start out of the gate, losing their first three games against some very tough competition in the Metroplex. Once they got into district play, however, the Raiders seemed to find their stride going 5-2 in District 9-6A, which was good enough to earn a playoff spot.
Unfortunately, they ran into Sachse in bi-district and quickly exited the playoffs. It was the first time the Raiders had exited that early since 2006. The five wins were also the fewest since 2003. In some ways, it was a very young team at Skyline but head coach Derick Roberson is hoping that his team can take the next step and make a run in 2017.
Key Losses
QB Terreon Randolph, DE Dorian Andrews, LB Kamron Rose, S Eriq Senters, LB Kamron Rose, CB Eric Green
At 6-6, 200 pounds, Terreon Randolph was a big part of a quarterback rotation with Velton Gardner last season. He ended up throwing for 754 yards and five touchdowns and was an important senior leader for a team that was replacing a lot of talent from the previous year.
The heaviest losses that the Raiders have are on the defensive side of the ball. Dorian Andrews and Kamron Rose were first team All-District selections and helped lead the front seven. As for the back end, they also lose a couple of first teamers in Eric Green and Eriq Senters. The Raiders should have plenty of talent returning at those positions, but it might take some time to get adjusted.
Key Returners
QB Velton Gardner, RB Jordan Hudson, WR Jarvis Williams, LB Garreon Fuller
Offensively, the Raiders should be in very good hands as quarterback Velton Gardner will be next in line to take the reigns of the offense full time. The dynamic sophomore finished with over 1,000 yards passing and rushing for 22 total touchdowns. At 5-9, he presents a different challenge than his counterpart Randolph did but the District 9-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year could be turning even more heads in 2017.
As for who he'll get the ball to, he's got two solid players in running back Jordan Hudson and wide receiver Jarvis Williams. Hudson finished with 653 yards and six touchdowns and will be counted on even more to take some of the rushing load off of Gardner. Williams was the leading receiver last year (32 catches, 518 yards, 6 touchdowns) for Skyline. While the Raiders might not be a team that will air it out 40-plus times a game, the rising senior should take on an even bigger role next season.
While the Raiders lose some key starters on defense, Garreon Fuller comes back for his senior season and will take on a leadership role at inside linebacker. He was a first-team All-District selection in 2016.
The Raiders have made the playoffs every year since 1994 and 2017 doesn't appear to be the year that the streak will end. However, sharing a district with Coppell and Dallas Jesuit makes for some tough competition.
Another year of experience for Gardner and the offense should work wonders for the Raiders in 2017. If the rest of the defense can gel early, this team might have what it takes to go a couple of rounds deep in the postseason.


An unusual Sausage King Adventure is shaping up for me for next weekend. Brays Cottage, our good friends who make the finest pork pies ever are buying a Piaggio Ape van. They need some help getting the van back from Grimsby and that is where I am getting involved! Sausage King to the rescue!
The only potential issue to overcome is legroom! At six foot six I just need to know that I am going to be able to fit in the cab to drive it.
When it's all branded up and filled with Brays Cottage pork pies this will be an amazing vehicle and it is nice to be playing a small part in helping a business doing such great things as these guys. Not only is it a fun vehicle it has great ethical credentials. Over 200 miles on one tank of 10 litres of fuel is great going.
Plus this means I get to wind myself through the Lincolnshire back-roads as I head back to Norfolk. The hardest decision I have to make is which butcher I should stop and see on the way back. Very tempted to go and see my friends in Woodhall Spa at the most excellent R J Hirst's.
Possibly the best day out ever?


Re: What is the google seo algorithm?
Google has a search ranking algorithm.
There is no Google SEO algorithm.
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There is no google SEO algorithm but Google updates its algorithm so that the algorithm effect on SEO.
Whilst the Penguin, Panda and Hummingbird updates (amongst others) have been well-publicised within the SEO and wider digital industry, to some they remain a misunderstood or unknown entity. To help you plan your approach to SEO, we've put together a quick round-up of its big three updates since 2011 and their impact on ranking factors.
There is no SEO algorithm of google. Google is providing the algorithm for search engines. In these algorithms google defines the rule or guidelines for the serach engines and ranking of the website. If you follow the guidelines your website will get ranked but if not your website will never get ranked on search engines.
Easily searchable question is asked.
Use google to get the answer of who, what, how, where.....!


A warm welcome to all who have made it here to this new space! This move was something that was long overdue for me and for my online home, and I'm so glad to be here. I think I have just about everything worked out with the new hosting platform (Squarespace, which has been lovely and easy to work with), and there are several new posts up, as well, so make yourself at home!
Thank you for joining me here!


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Solvent effects in the electrocatalytic reactions of water
What can we learn about the role of the solvent in the electrocatalytic redox reactions of water?
Marc Koper
NWO Top
This project aims at understanding the role of the solvent in the electrocatalytic redox reactions of water, i.e. hydrogen oxidation and evolution, and oxygen reduction and evolution. Traditionally, the emphasis in heterogeneous catalysis is on the role of the catalytic material. In electrocatalysis, which in many ways may be viewed as heterogeneous catalysis at the solid-liquid interface, the role of the solvent has always been underexposed. However, for a complete fundamental insight into the aspects that determine the activity of a catalyst, the role of the medium needs to be accounted for properly. The proposed research aims at rectifying this situation by suggesting three different PhD research projects.
In the first project, the hydrogen evolution, the hydrogen oxidation, the oxygen reduction, and the water oxidation reaction will be studied electrochemically on a variety of different catalysts in different solvents. The variety of catalysts includes both the traditional metals such as platinum and gold, but also surface-immobilized molecular catalysts, that are often not water soluble. Our analysis will account for both thermodynamic and kinetic effects of the solvent, and is expected to shed light on why water often appears to be such a good medium for electrocatalysis. Moreover, we will study these reactions in non-aqueous solvents with the in situ vibrational spectroscopy tools available in our lab, to identify intermediates that may be difficult to observe in bulk water due to the overwhelming interference of the water itself.
In the second project, we will build on our recent successes in modeling aspects of electrochemical reactions in ultra-high-vacuum (UHV), by studying the dissociation of H 2 and O 2 on water-covered well-defined platinum surfaces. We will specifically focus on the role of steps in these processes. Our UHV lab is well suited for these challenging studies as we have a number of UHV setups, one of them equipped with a supersonic molecular beam. This project will also include some modeling of non-aqueous solvents, as studied in the first project, interacting with platinum and gold surfaces, in order to estimate the strength and the type of interactions of these molecules with the electrode surface.
In the third project, we will embark on a detailed computational study of the systems modeled in UHV in the second project. These first-principles DFT calculations should give us insight into the molecular basis of the H 2 and O 2 dissociation in the presence of water on stepped platinum surfaces. The simulations will employ ab initio molecular dynamics simulations as well as constrained total energy calculations to estimate barriers. In this project, we will also perform calculations of the some of the solvents considered in the first project and their strength of interaction with the relevant catalysts.
It is expected that the research will give new and fundamental insight into the role of solvent, water as well as other solvents, in the electrocatalytic reactions of water, that will be of significance for fuel cells and solar fuel production. The studies envisaged here are unique and novel and the environment of our group in Leiden is probably the only place in the world where this level of multidisciplinary (electro)catalysis research is currently possible. The project foresees collaborations with other expert groups in Leiden, Paris and Ulm.
Connection with other research
Chemistry (MSc)
Marc Koper Professor of Catalysis and surface chemistry
Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC)
Fundamental Research in Energy & Sustainability
Catalysis and Surface Chemistry


New York Breweries, much like all of New York cuisine, takes advantage of being the world's biggest mixing pot to produce some amazingly delicious and diverse craft beers.
Artisan styled Craft Beer has been brewed in New York since the early 1600's when New York was still considered New Amsterdam. Breweries were very prevalent throughout the 16 and 1700's but had some bumps along the way while expanding throughout the state. One important obstacle included finding a solution to the lack of clean, potable water for cities. At the time beer was considered to be safer than water and was actually thought of as having great nutritional value. Wooden pipes were eventually set up by the Manhattan Water Company in 1799 which shuttled water from lakes upstate into New York's more populated areas. This launched a new era of craft beer for the state.
The beer industry had a bright future well into the mid 1800's, propelled by the introduction of lager beers by German immigrants in the 1840's. The popularity of lagers increased exponentially in the years to follow, along with the German culture and construction of Biergartens throughout New York. However, on July 4th,1855 a premature prohibition law passed in New York state, but did not last long before the Supreme Court nullified it. In the years spanning New York's 1855 prohibition law and the official sanction of the 18th Amendment, numerous breweries opened and began to grow within the state. A prominent player was a man named George Ehret who arrived from Germany in 1857. His flagship beer, Franziskaner was so highly regarded that he had trouble keeping up with the demand. Ehret was known as a leader of the beer industry in New York until his competitor, Adolphus Busch began bottling his beer and ultimately stole the title from Ehret. The rivalry between the two breweries and a few others lasted up until the dark days of Prohibition.
Luckily, due to the difficulty of enforcing Prohibition, it was repealed in 1933 and breweries started to make their comeback.
Today there is an abundance of craft breweries in the state of New York producing traditional brews along with unique and exciting craft beers that continue to flood the local market. As more breweries are established, the more brewmasters are taking creative license to make original, innovative styles, often with an American twist. Local beers can now go through the New York State Brewers Association's (NYSBA) Draft Quality Program, established by the New York Brewer's Guild in order to maintain high-quality standards for not only brewing, but also distribution and consumption of craft beer. Breweries that apply and pass the program are awarded a Quality Seal Certification. Some of these breweries could be featured in future Craft Beer of the Month Club shipments too!
As of 2016, New York State had roughly 320 breweries, compared to only 95 registered in 2012. With such an increased growth over the years, we are proud to say we have been delivering our monthly Craft Beer Club members opportunities to try a variety of quality craft brews from some of New York's best craft breweries. From our first featured New York brewery, Fire Island Beer Company in 2012, to our most recent feature of Adirondack Pub & Brewery in 2017, we are excited to continue discovering more of New York's finest craft beers! Join the craft beer revolution today by becoming a member of our Craft Beer of the Month Club!
Dedicated to crafting premium quality, innovative craft beers, Hamburg Brewing Co. hopes to further enhance the history and ever-growing beer culture in Western New York.


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"Yes he's right she's too expensive": – Kayla Harrison's manager takes dig at Dana White
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Ali Abdelaziz recently slammed UFC president Dana White for questioning the potential of Kayla Harrison, who is a two-time Olympic gold medallist.
Abdelaziz, who is Harrison's manager, suspects that there might be some underlying issue for White's hesitance of offering a UFC contract to Harrison.
Abdelaziz tweeted, "Yes he's right she's too expensive."
Yes he's right she's too expensive 😊 https://t.co/xl0bYtOT9e
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) May 13, 2021
White is of the view that Harrison is not yet ready for UFC and said, "I don't know if she's ready. I mean, when she feels like she's ready, I'm always looking for the best possible people to come in and fight. I just don't know if her people think she's ready yet.
"It's a whole another level when you get here. Amanda, Germaine (de Randamie), Holly (Holm), Aspen Ladd – I mean, you look at that whole – You've got Julianna Pena.
"The list goes on and on. So, it's a lot tougher when you come over here. So, I don't know if they think she's ready or not yet. But we'll find out."
Responding to those comments, Kayla Harrison laughed at Dana's comments and said, "I think that if Dana is ready to pay me a lot of money, I'll make him a lot of money. I have stated many times, I'm ready to face the best in the world.
"I don't get to pick who I fight. It's not like I can create this super promotion of all these badass women and say 'fight me.' I can control what I can control, and that's my performance. It is what it is."
Harrison has won the PFL women's lightweight title in 2019. She has been very vocal about her aspirations of growing further in her career and has plans of taking home the title this year too.
Read more: "I'll make him a lot of money"- Kayla Harrison promises Dana White big return if he shows faith


Synthetic Cannabinoids: Are They Dangerous?
In the past few years, the world's attention has turned more and more to the positive health benefits of CBD and cannabis. Each month, retailers release new/better/weirder ways to harness its medicinal power — from cannabis coffee and water to CBD makeup and shampoo, cannabis is flying off more store shelves than ever. But like with any popular product, impostors are bound to show up to ride the consumer wave. Enter synthetic cannabinoids — otherwise known as "fake marijuana," "K2," and "spice" — a group of highly processed drugs, the use of which is alarming medical professionals across the country.
In answer to the question "Are synthetic cannabinoids safe?" scientists have found a definitive answer: "No." Synthetic cannabinoids have been shown to have serious adverse side effects and be incredibly dangerous, causing severe health issues, dependence, withdrawal, and even overdose and death. While there have been no concluded fatalities from "real" marijuana, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that the number of deaths from ingesting synthetic cannabinoids tripled between 2014 and 2015.
The National Institutes of Health have even gone so far as declaring synthetic cannabinoids "a large public health concern," due to their unpredictable toxicity and abuse potential. In fact, in 2016, then Governor Jerry Brown banned synthetic cannabinoids in California, and in 2015, Mayor Bill de Blasio banned their sale throughout New York City. Last summer, 100 people overdosed on synthetic cannabis in New Haven, CT, in just one week. Within a few months of that, a similar number of overdose cases were reported in both Chicago and New York City. Overdose symptoms include difficulty breathing, vomiting, rapid heart rate, bleeding, and collapse. The drugs, which were, until recently, readily available in U.S. gas stations and headshops, are now mostly sold on the internet, providing easy — and often cheap — access to a highly toxic substance.
Unlike cannabidiol CBD found naturally in the cannabis plant and hemp plant, synthetic cannabinoids are herbs and spices (which are not, but often resemble, marijuana) that are sprayed or "spiked" with man-made drugs filled with psychotic compounds and then usually smoked. In order to create a "high," they almost always contains harmful chemicals. In 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that some synthetic cannabinoids contained the rat poison brodifacoum (which causes significant health risks), while others contain the highly-addictive opioid Fentanyl.
Besides containing a variety of potentially harmful chemicals, the reason synthetic CBD is so dangerous is because it attaches to the same receptor (CB1) in our body as cannabidiol CBD cannabidiol and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), but much tighter. And unlike non-intoxicating cannabiodiol (which is not mind altering or addictive), synthetic CBD is designed to be similar to THC which has psychoactive effects that give the high from marijuana, but with much more potency. There are reports of people experiencing the psychotic effects of synthetic CBD up to a week and in some cases more after only using it one time. Immediate re-dose is also common making it highly addictive causing severe withdrawal when not used regularly.
What are the Severe Negative Health Effects of Synthetic Cannabinoids?
Additional concerns that have been reported are paranoia, psychosis and stroke.
Bottom line: If you're interested in cannabis and CBD, stick to authentic products purchased at trusted retailers.


With a change in format from HORSE to an 8-Game Mix –including a final table of exclusively No Limit Holdem– the WSOP was able to get the $50k Players Championship back into the ESPN TV schedule. The higher-ups were hoping that the additional exposure for the event on ESPN would boost attendance numbers for the event, which dipped to just 95 players in 2009 –the tournament routinely drew in the around 150 players in previous years when it was shown on TV.
The 2010 tournament did see a rise in attendance, with 116 players anteing up the $50,000 buy-in, but still fell far short of previous years. One reason may be the more economical tournaments the WSOP has added contain a lot more dead money which might be a more attractive proposition to middle tier poker pros.
At the end of play on Day 1 –the event is scheduled for 4 days—110 players still remained in the running led by Erik Sagstrom. Since pretty much every player is notable all 6 players who were sent packing on Day 1 are recognizable names, but most notably were Tom Dwan and Brian Townsend.
Day 2 play will resume later today, and you can expect close to half the field to be eliminated, as well as a few players to start pulling away from the pack.
This entry was posted on Saturday, May 29th, 2010 at 10:47 am and is filed under Poker News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.


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How Tuition-Free College Works at Berea and ALC
November 13, 2019 /0 Comments/in Blog /by Rick Hynum
A tuition-free college education isn't easy to find in the U.S., but if free is all you can afford, look no further than Sullivan Foundation partner schools Berea College and Alice Lloyd College.
These tuition-free colleges, both located in Kentucky, were featured in a recent article on NPR.com. The article explains how their tuition-free work-college models came into existence and how they've managed to thrive even as other higher-education institutions have struggled to keep tuition costs under control.
Related: Sullivan Foundation offers college study-abroad opportunity in Scotland for Summer 2020
Berea College was founded by a Presbyterian minister/abolitionist in 1855 as the first racially integrated and coeducational college in the American South. Berea went tuition-free in 1892 because so many students couldn't afford to pay. In 1920, as NPR reports, its board of trustees created an endowment that has since ballooned to $1.2 billion. The profits from its investments help to educate low-income students, mostly from Appalachia, for free. That means students can graduate with little or no debt while getting a high-quality college education.
NPR notes that it can take decades, even up to 75 years, for an endowment like Berea's to be able to fully fund a tuition-free college education. When Alice Lloyd founded the institution that bears her name in the early 1900s, she took a different route. For her students, free college actually meant hard work from the start, as they and their families provided the labor to build and staff the campus. Today, Alice Lloyd College boasts about 600 students, mostly from low-income Appalachian families, and 85 percent of the alumni return to live and work in Appalachia.
Students enjoy the activities of Giving Day and Opening Convocation at Berea College, one of the country's few tuition-free colleges.
TaLaura Mathis, who is working on her degree in biology at ALC and then plans to study dentistry, wants to do exactly that. "Where I come from, it's very poverty-stricken," Mathis told NPR. "I really want to help blue-collar, hard-working people that just can't afford dentistry."
To keep tuition free for students from Alice Lloyd College's 108-county service area, ALC has "a decent endowment" of around $44 million, NPR reports. ALC also does a lot of fundraising to make sure new buildings are fully funded before construction even begins. Meanwhile, professors teach heavier class loads than they would at other schools and don't receive tenure.
ALC student TaLaura Mathis
As work colleges, Berea and ALC both require students to work at least 10 hours a week. The Atlantic has described Berea's labor requirements as "work-study on steroids," with students handling everything from janitorial services to website production and managing volunteer programs. As of the Atlantic's October 2018 article, 45% of Berea graduates had no debt, while others had an average of less than $7,000 in debt.
ALC's website states that "no student has ever been turned away from Alice Lloyd College due to an inability to pay." It adds that ALC "is consistently listed among the nation's leaders in graduating students with the least amount of average debt."
Can other schools learn from Berea College and Alice Lloyd College? It depends. NPR suggests the work college model is "best suited for smaller institutions" since it's not always feasible to create mandatory jobs for students at schools with relatively high enrollments. However, larger schools that want to lower tuition or offer a tuition-free or reduced-tuition education "could try a hybrid of the work-college model," with smaller working programs offered along with other forms of financial aid.
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Berea College, Alice Lloyd College Recognized as Tuition-Free Work Colleges
August 7, 2019 /0 Comments/in Blog /by Rick Hynum
Two Sullivan Foundation partner schools—Berea College and Alice Lloyd College—were recognized recently by USA Today and Fox Business for their efforts to help students work their way to a degree instead of paying high tuition.
USA Today singled out Berea and ALC as two of the country's nine official four-year "work colleges," where students must work as part of their learning experience. Berea and ALC are two of only three such schools that offer free tuition.
For the story, USA Today interviewed Collis Robinson, who cleaned restrooms and set up events at Berea College before becoming comptroller and, later, director of the school's campus activities board. "I led 22 people and had a $70,000 budget to manage," Robinson, now Berea's director of student labor, told USA Today. "I got to gain a lot of transferable skills."
Students from ALC's 108-county service are guaranteed that the full cost of their tuition will be covered. They have to work a minimum of 10 hours a week on campus, serving as janitors, resident advisors, teacher assistants, postal workers and other positions.
Students at Berea College have to work at on-campus departments 10-20 hours a week. They typically earn $2,000 for the academic year, USA Today reports.
Free tuition doesn't necessarily mean a free education, of course. Depending on the school, other expenses, such as room, board, books and supplies might have to be covered by the student in other ways, whether out-of-pocket or through scholarships, loans or Pell Grants. Still, working for your degree is a big money-saver, as USA Today notes: "The average undergraduate annual tuition and fees across all undergraduate institutions is $12,600, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics. Students at private nonprofit schools pay the most: $33,800 annually on average."
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Fr. Frank Corbishley has been at the Chapel at UM since August 1994. He is a graduate of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, Thunderbird School of International Management, and The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church. In the 1980's he spent 7 years working in the field of international banking, lending to banks and corporations in Latin America. He is married to Miami attorney Deborah Corbishley, and they have three children: Rebecca (20), Sarah (18), and Caleb (14).


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There has been a great deal of hype of late about machine translation and other language technology What is often not noticed is that the hype usually originates from the owners or producers of these tools. The reality is a bit less exciting.
Many translation providers has been using automatic language translation. However, it is common knowledge that automatic language translation services are usually poor, which may lead to embarrassment and substantial financial losses for the people who have used such a service.
Machine translation is automated translation, where computer software used to translate a text from one natural language to a foreign one. Linguistically speaking, to process any translation, human or machine translators should fully restore the meaning of the original text in a foreign language. This is because translating languages should be translating text from one language to another accurately, which includes the idea that the full meaning of the text should be faithfully transferred from the original language.
The problem is that translating languages is not just a straightforward process of substitution of a foreign text for another language. Hence, it is very much obvious that machine translation software is not capable of handling complex translation and interpreting tasks.
Machines are helpful in almost all translation processes. However, machine translation software is not ideal for translating information or documents that need proper and accurate knowledge, especially documents about legal cases, technical and medical documents. There are numerous documents that cannot be simply translated by machine software, but that instead require the extensive knowledge that only human professional translators have, who can effectively translate not only the words or meaning of the text but who can also make sure that the culture of the target language is being recognized and included in translating the language.
Machine translations are effective in making the entire translation language process quick and easy, however, they don't guarantee that it can produce an accurate translation of your document, and thus, professional human translators are still significant in producing accurate and high-quality language translation of your document.
When you need a a translation of your document, it is necessary to hire the most professional linguist and has a deep understanding of your language document. Otherwise, hiring a linguist who is not knowledgeable enough in that field of translation may lead to disaster, which may not be only embarrassing to the translator itself, but also it could have serious effect for the reputation of the translation client.
Language translation is not simply converting a text from one language to another, but the meaning of each particular word and the cultural context are essential to be transmitted as well. These important details cannot be simply translated by a machine; and thus , human touch and knowledge are vital in order to catch the proper nuances of the target language.
This was a guest article from Charlene Lacandazo.
The author works for Rosetta Translation, a full-service translation services provider in London.


Discover Jean Cocteau, this very famous French artist.
Throughout this dedicated day, with your private guide, you will dive into Cocteau's life, especially on the French Riviera, and his abundant works.
Visit of Villefranche with the possibility to have lunch at "Mère Germaine" restaurant or a drink at the " Welcome Hotel " where he stayed occasionally.


The Obama Administration, and establishment Democrats in general, were placed into hot water last week when Jonathan Gruber indicated that Obamacare was passed via some pretty deceptive means. In other words, the Affordable Care Act was implemented only after a series of deceitful summaries and explanations of it. The Republican rallying cry following the release of this video was an outrage that a bureaucrat would dare think that Americans were stupid.
But you know what? Gruber, snake that he is, is probably mostly right. To what else shall we attribute the fact that multitudes of Americans were deceived by Obama? There are many many people who like Obamacare, or at least they like what they have been told about it. Doesn't this prove that they aren't so smart after all? The proof of American stupidity is in the success of the Obama myth. The proof is in the fact they so many Americans did believe the testimony of the crooks in charge. I'll even do you one further: the proof of American stupidity is in the fact that the runner up to the 2012 elections was RomneyCare King and establishment Republican Mitt himself! (For those that aren't aware, RomneyCare is essentially the blueprint for Obamacare's individual mandate).
Perhaps it offends our sensibilities when we hear that the American society has been so dumbed down that we don't know right from wrong and disastrous from beneficial. But is the conservative really prepared to make the case that the American population is as relatively smart as it once was? That's not conservatism, that is wishful thinking. No, we have been indoctrinated by the State through government schools and government media. We have given over our minds to TV shows and pop-culture singers like Justin Bieber. The masses despise free markets, liberty, and Christianity; instead, they cling to socialism, moral relativism, and the two-party political structure, which itself is more proof of American ignorance.
Only people who doubt the analytical ability of the populace would believe that giving people free phones and generous entitlements could purchase their loyalty forever. Only people who think the populace consists of morons would believe that they could keep delaying the employer-mandate portion of Obamacare until after an important election and that people would not realize that they were being manipulated.
But they don't realize they are being manipulated! And after four long dreary years of Obama at the helm, he was loyally re-elected!
The problem with Gruber and the Statists throughout both parties at large is not that they think the multitudes are stupid; it is that they think they have the moral right to take advantage of this stupidity by the means of Statist power grabs! We are a stupid generation. The fool says in his heart that there is no God. Have you seen the Ligonier results of the "State of Theology?" Oh how far we have fallen!
We ought to admit that this culture is failing. We ought to admit that the State has been key in leading to the downfall of American society. We cannot go on pretending, as Carson does, that we are so great and brilliant. We cannot continue to inflate our own intelligence as a society. We cannot improve if we do not first admit that there is a problem. Look at the products of the public schools. Is this it? Analytical ability? The college graduates can't even read!
Gruber and Obama and Mitt Romney and George Bush and Hillary Clinton (I'll stop there, hundreds of politicians can be added) all think they can take advantage of the citizens of the United States (remember the Iraq war?). But in the last hundred years, they have mostly been proven right. The State does not see it as particularly challenging to present itself as savior. The masses are always duped; into war, welfarism, central banking, taxation, regulations, corporate subsidies, price controls, drug wars, wars on poverty, spying, and all kinds of other socialistic maneuverings. If the majority of people really did oppose the evil deeds of the State, the State would have been overthrown. Don't get me wrong, I agree with C.Jay that the State should not be overthrown by violent revolution, but that fact of the matter is that tyranny tends to produce violent revolutions. And yet instead far too many people in this country essentially worship the almighty state.
The State is made of a minority of people. The number of those who rule are always outnumbered by those who are ruled. Therefore in the eyes of the State, the way to take advantage of the masses and still retain power is not to force them around and make them angry; rather, it is to convince them that they are free, it is to miseducate them, it is to reinforce a Statist worldview. Hence why States historically either outlaw Christianity (such as in Asian countries) or redefine and misrepresent it (as in Western ones). The Christian worldview opposes Statism and prefers instead the idea that God, not the State, is sovereign. States then have a early tendency to push for public education and the indoctrination of the young. Machen was right when he declared that "If you give the bureaucrats the children, you might as well give them everything else as well." Well, they got the children a hundred years ago, Reagan, Clinton, and Bush expanded the Education Bureaucracy, and now the State has everything else.
I am comfortable saying that Americans are generally stupid. I realize that it isn't political correct. It's a tough pill for the conservative to swallow. But perhaps it is our self-coddling and "positive reinforcement" sociological environment that the State feeds upon. The reaction to Gruber should not be like Carson's. The reaction should be self-reflection and the motivation to learn the truth and spread it to whomever will listen. If society is to break free from it's own ignorance, there will be painful steps required.
Only then will we not be deceived by the Statists in charge. And only then can liberty be restored.
In the meantime, turn off the TV and open a book. Encourage your children to do the same.


Gertrude Jekyll was a British horticulturist, garden designer, writer and artist. She was one of the first of her profession to take into account the colour, texture, and experience of gardens as aspects of her designs, influenced by Arts and Crafts movement and Impressionism.
Gertude's Box features 6 Seed Packets at your choice, 6 small grow bags made from recycled materials, a Japanese mini rake and a set of 6 wood plant labels.
You will be able to sow and grow your seeds in a recycled, lightweight, easy to wash growing bag, while keeping your seedlings well marked with biodegradable wooden labels. You will embrace nature's creative force while using a hand-crafted wood and steel Japanese garden tool.


The Mathematical Association recognises the tremendous effort that teachers and young people have invested in working towards the new year 6 SATs. For 70% of pupils to reach a mastery standard in this demanding new mathematics curriculum after only two years of a six-year programme is a remarkable achievement which deserves considerable recognition. As an association, we support the intentions of the new curriculum with its renewed emphasis on problem solving and reasoning and its aspiration for all, though we have cautioned that aiming too high too fast (for teachers or pupils) risks threatening confidence, enjoyment and progression. While we recognise the continuing challenge for both teachers and young people, we look forward to seeing year 6 pupils build on their achievements when they begin secondary school in September, and to continuing our work with the range of teachers of mathematics to ensure high quality, enjoyable school mathematics experiences for all.


Sell professionally produced print products directly from your gallery.
We believe that in-person print viewings are the best way to maximise your sales. We are NOT recommending that you ONLY sell products via an online gallery. Quite the opposite in fact. However, an online gallery can give you the opportunity to extend your sales reach beyond your wedding couple. Other members of the family, friends and even vendors may wish to purchase printed products. Since the gallery is hooked up to a lab, you can rest assured that your prints will always be professionally produced.
Selling from the gallery is completely optional. It's super simple to turn it on or off. When a sale takes place, your portion of the sale goes straight to your Stripe account and the balance goes to us so we can pay the lab on your behalf. No waiting around for your money and no commission to pay.
When you've finished your sales process, surprise your client with their very own online gallery. They'll love you for it! It allows them to share their photos quickly and easily on social media and because your details are always included, every share opens you up to potential new business.
Your client will also love the fact that they can save it as an app icon to their phone for easy access. It's a win win for everyone.
Did you know that on average 65% of new business comes from referrals. Not only that but a person referred by a friend is 4 times more likely to buy plus they'll spend on average 13.2% more than regular customers. Don't let them pass you by - get out there and grab their attention!
We've made it easier than ever for prospective clients to contact you from any of your galleries. With just 1-click they can instantly contact you via Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp.
Did you know that 63% of people don't want to take a call from a business? Their preferred way to communicate is messaging. It's instant, convenient and always at their fingertips.
Save yourself HOURS of work and heartache!
All of our galleries look great on any device and your client can purchase quickly and easily any time, anywhere.
We only ever display your brand. All galleries include a photographer profile which includes your logo, a bio about yourself, contact information and links to your social media pages.
Give your client instant access to their gallery on their mobile phone. Simply text a link to them from your control panel. Available on PRO galleries or to subscription users only.
You can embed your own slideshow or behind-the-scenes video from Animoto, YouTube, Vimeo or simply an MP4 file from your website within the gallery.
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Create a gallery, assign a price list and hey presto - you're ready to sell online! Not only can your clients purchase professional print products but so can their family and friends so it massively extends your sales reach.
We don't take any commission on any of your sales, even if you're using our FREE100 gallery. You ALWAYS keep all of the profits.
Make proofing easy and fun for both you and your client. Let them choose their favourites from their gallery and then you can instantly access them from your control panel. In fact, you can see everyone's favourites - not just your client's. Available on PRO galleries or to subscription users only.
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Create a unique easyShare URL for each gallery to make it easy for you and your clients to share.
With just a couple of clicks, you can import your client's favourite images straight into Lightroom saving you heaps of time and heartache trying to locate image files on your computer. Available on PRO galleries or to subscription users only.
Allow your clients to download their photos directly from their gallery. They can pay a fee or you can make it free - the choice is yours! Available on PRO galleries or to subscription users only.
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When you register on the site, we will automatically add a PRO100 credit to your account. This allows you to create a 100 image PRO gallery with all features enabled. We also offer a free PRO100 gallery with every Premium Folio Box purchase. Your gallery credit is automatically added to your account when your purchase is complete.
So why not give it a try - it will cost you nothing! If you need more than 100 images, you can simply upgrade your gallery at any time.


Omnibus Theatre offers voluntary placements to University students as a part of their course. These placements are unpaid and your University or College must approve the placement and offer you supervision.
To apply for a placement, please submit a CV and a covering letter stating why you would like to join Omnibus Theatre, highlighting which department you would like to join and any relevant experience. Please also include two referees, your available dates and the terms your University sets for the placement.
Omnibus Theatre seeks to celebrate human diversity and represent our local area of South London and its many communities that live and work here. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who are currently underrepresented in theatre.


Opposition Party Jooni Kutompa Kitoto cha Dp William Ruto Ruto's Daughter's High Profile Job as Envoy in Poland Matunda ya Ohoru Kenya.
Reward for supporting a civilian coup?
William Ruto admitted that he bought a piece of land which was illegally acquired by the seller!
That is the similar to receiving/buying stolen goods!
How many poor Kenyans are serving or have served long jail times for obtaining goods knowing or having good reasons to believe those those goods were stolen?
How many properties does DP William Ruto own that were stolen by some seller?
For anybody in his position, why did he not check the authenticity of the deeds before giving excuses like the one he gave during that interview in London? KENYA IS CONTROLLED BY ABOVE THE LAWS THIEVES!
The Kikuyus and the Kalenjins are the only tribes that channel their votes on two very vital issues that are very, very important to them!
Kenyans must know that without land ownership you are nothing! When you own you can find ways to survive on that piece of land without being employed by anyone! When you are landless, you cannot survive without a job! Majority of young people in Kenya have some college education, but cannot find jobs!
Some tribes in Kenya follow their leaders to NOWHERE like flocks of sheep!
Hate them or love them, the Kalenjins and the Kikuyus understand the value of land. For this reason, they will not blindly follow their leaders like flock of dumb sheep, unless their financial and their land issues are addressed:::::> That is what is called TAKING CARE OF YOUR ECONOMIC SURVIVAL INTERESTS BEFORE GIVING YOUR VOTE TO corrupt and lying POLITICIAN!
BEING ABLE TO CAST YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT IF AND ONLY IF VOTING CAN GUARANTEE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY and ability to own land!!! SLUM POLITICS ONLY SERVE INTERESTS of POLITICAL ELITES WHO USE SLUM DWELLERS TO ENRICH THEMSELVES!


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Poulter crashes out of Match Play
Ian Poulter exited the World Match Play Championship in Bulgaria on Friday after losing by one hole to South Africa&aposs Thomas Aiken. The match swung back and forth with Aiken taking a two-shot lead on three occasions, but Poulter tied the game up before losing on the 18th hole after hitting his tee shot so far to the left it landed on an adjacent fairway. It was a crucial victory for Aiken, whose loss to Thailand&aposs Thongchai Jaidee by one hole in the morning session meant he had to defeat the Englishman to secure passage. Defending champion Nicolas Colsaerts put Thursday&aposs loss behind him as the Belgian registered a 3 and 2 win over Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand. The triumph sets up a fixture with Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain in the last 16, after his 3 and 2 victory over Brett Rumford. Australian Rumford had earlier secured passage with a 5 and 3 victory over Welshman Jamie Donaldson. Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell coasted through to the last 16, defeating Scotland&aposs Stephen Gallacher 4 and 2. Gallacher was earlier beaten 2 and 1 by Englishman Chris Wood and finished bottom of the group. But there was a surprise for in-form Swede Henrik Stenson, who crashed out following a 3 and 1 loss to Felipe Aguilar, with the Chilean winning the last four holes to secure victory. In the morning session Aguilar came up short against Italian Franceso Molinari, who topped the group following his 4 and 3 victory. Former US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy had a disappointing day, losing 5 and 4 to South African Richard Sterne before halving his match with American Bo Van Pelt to crash out of the tournament. Peter Hanson of Sweden made it through despite a heavy 5 and 4 reversal to Shane Lowry. The Irishman was beaten by George Coetzee of South Africa 3 and 2 in the morning, but sill made it to the last 16. Scotland&aposs Scott Jamieson secured two victories after seeing off Sweden&aposs Carl Pettersson by one hole and Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark 5 and 3. And South African Branden Grace secured the point he needed as he halved his match with Aphibarnrat.


Why Face Serums For Beautiful Black Skin?
Before you jump right into using a product, it might be a good idea to actually find out what it is and how it works. So let's talk a bit about face serums.
Face serums are lighter in weight than traditional moisturizers and deliver more active ingredients into your skin. They're formulated to penetrate deeper and regular use can often give your skin a firmer, smoother texture and increase the moisture your skin might be lacking.
By adding a serum to your black skin care regimen, you're enhancing your existing regimen and providing a more comprehensive approach to your skin care needs. So if your skin lacks hydration or you're concerned about sagging jowls, fine lines and wrinkles a few drops of a serums that addresses those issues will help minimize that particular challenge.
Here are a few questions that you've often asked about Serums.
A Serum can be used twice a day, morning and night. Serums are the first product you use after you cleanse and tone your skin. For morning use, your face serum should be followed by your sunscreen and at night the moisturizer that's appropriate for your skin type.
How do I apply my serum?
A couple of squirts or drops into the palm of your hand gives you control over the amount you're going to use. Then take two fingers and apply to your neck, forehead, cheeks and massage gently and thoroughly in an upward/outward motion towards the top of your head to where your face meets your hairline.
Can a serum be used by itself or without a moisturizer?
Because the texture of a serum is lighter than that of a moisturizer, it can often be used by itself or as a stand alone product for someone with oilier skin. However if your skin is normal to dry, your serum would be the product you apply before your moisturizer. Ex: cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer.
How will I know which serum to choose for my beautiful black skin?
It's really going to depend on your objective for its use. The functions and benefits you're looking to achieve will determine which to choose. For instance, serums that are formulated in a water base tend to be better suited for those of you with oily skin. Those of you with drier skin will find that serums formulated with oils, might be the better choice for your skin. You will also find that serums formulated for drier skin types will have a richer texture.
When we talk about serums, there's always the term: active ingredients. It's the active ingredients that will often define your serum and its function. Serums typically contain antioxidants, peptides, retinol, growth factors, alpha and beta hydroxyl acids and botanicals/ essential oils.
Peptides are used in serums to restore firmness and boost collagen and elastin in your skin.
Retinol in a serum can help accelerate the renewing of cells. Retinol's are a clean or more natural version of Retin-A. They often give your skin the appearance of being more luxurious and smoother.
Essential Oils are my favorite ingredients when caring for skin of color. Combined with carrier oils (jojoba, coconut, olive, grape seed), essential oils can help your skin repair itself overnight.
Antioxidants such as pomegranate, vitamin C and grape seed, work to prevent the strain from pollution and UV radiation that your skin is exposed to on a daily basis.
Alpha and Beta Hydroxyl, also known as AHA/BHA, are two types of acids that are used in skin care products to fight acne, help with exfoliation, anti-aging and overall skin care maintenance.
As women with beautiful black skin or skin of color, what you'll find in using serums is that they have many functions. They work to protect your skin as well as improve the evenness of your skin tone. Add them to your existing skin care regimen and you could find that you've just taken caring for your skin to another level.


LoriAnn Pawlik of Penn Elementary in Woodbridge is one of four elementary teachers who are Virginia finalists for the 2018 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
The award – regarded as the nation's top honor for mathematics and science teachers – recognizes teachers who develop and implement high-quality instructional programs that improve student learning.
· Leadership in education outside the classroom.
A national review process — facilitated by the National Science Foundation — determines the final awardees for each state. The 2018 national winners are expected to be announced by the president in 2019. National winners will receive a $10,000 unrestricted award from the National Science Foundation, a presidential certificate, and a trip to the nation's capital in 2018 for a series of recognition events and professional development activities.
The National Science Foundation administers the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching program on behalf of the White House.


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Sweet, bright, beautiful oranges, tangerines, clementines, grapefruits, pomelos, key limes, and more are at the peak of their wonderfulness. A lavish, juicy mandarin; or a salmon-hued, candy-sweet cara cara can lighten up the bleakest winter blues.
Citrus fruits are available year-round, but most are at peak season December through March. That's right now! Oranges and their citrus siblings have great health benefits: they're high in fiber, calcium, Vitamin A, and folic acid. And, they're chock full of Vitamin C–one orange contains around 116% of the daily suggested value of Vitamin C. Your immune system will thank you.
At Fairway, we make sure to carry the coolest, best, freshest produce. We started out as a fruit and vegetable stand on the Upper West Side some 80 years ago. We eschew the idea of storing our fruits and veggies in warehouses for long stretches of time–a practice most grocery stores think nothing of. Our beautiful produce comes straight from the farmers to you. How do you know our produce is higher quality, eons fresher? It's really simple–taste the difference.
Slice one open and marvel at its deep, deep red flesh. These crimson stunners have a lush sweetness and slightly bitter, totally satisfying aftertaste. So refreshing; so special. Eat as many of these as possible while you can get 'em. The wild color is the result of anthocyanin pigments, which act as antioxidants–so they're not just pretty, they're great for you.
This ancient, sunshine-yellow Mediterranean citrus is different from its lemon/orange/lime cousins—the fragrant, edible part is not the flesh (which is dry and pulpless), but rather the thick rind, which is full of aromatic, wonderful essential oils. Used during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Also great zested over pasta or shrimp.
Also called sweet lemon, this citrus is native to South Asia. The pulp is greenish and the juice is sweet rather than acidic. Travel to Iran, and you'll find mellow, tangy sweet lime juice for sale at road stands and little shops. Sky-high in Vitamin C and believed to be a powerful cold and flu remedy.
Also called Buddha's Hand, this is a wildly cool and wonderful citron. This deep lemon-yellow fruits split at the opposite end of the tree's stem, forming segments that look like fingers. Its flesh is inedible, but its rind is powerfully fragrant and aromatic—and its zest is magical. Grate and infuse in spirits like vodka, use it to flavor sugar or salt, and substitute anywhere lemon zest is called for.
Happy holidays–and happy citrus season–from all of us Fairway Market.