By state law no firearms allowed.
No pets allowed in the pier house or on the pier.
Rod limit: two per angler; three for pin-rig fishing.
No balloons or fireworks of any type are allowed on the pier property.
No bicycles or skateboards on pier deck (bike racks are provided at bottom of each ramp).
No spearfishing under the pier per Nags Head Town ordinance.
You must purchase a wristband to fish a live bait setup.
You are allowed one (1) live bait setup and one (1) other rod per person. Additional rods are $7 each and must be tagged at the counter.
No BUCKTAILS on the flare end.
No sight-casting into the live baits.
Pin-rigs must always be monitored.
Pin-rig fishing until 8 p.m. only.
No bottom-fishing beyond the green line before 8 p.m.
Braided line prohibited on the first 100 yards of fighting or anchor rod.
Bait buckets may only be hung from the flare end behind the green line.
Balloons are prohibited! In-line floats that are retrieved are allowed.
All baits must be launched from the pier.
Chumming, fish oil slicks and shark-fishing are prohibited.
When an angler is engaged in fighting a fish you must have a wristband to cross beyond the green line.
Benches are for sitting. Please place coolers, tackle boxes, etc. on the deck and behind the green line.
Do not harm or kill skates and rays that you are not keeping.
This is a family pier. Please keep it clean and be respectful and courteous to all other guests.


Make sure everyone gets a chance on the water with our 4-person tubes! Keep these water tubes afloat by making sure every works together to distribute weight evenly. Fun for groups, these towable tubes are available in a multitude of styles with front and rear tow points for a varied riding experience. Pair with our heavy-duty 4K rope.


Pedestrians walking on Central Avenue near Lincoln Street on Saturday, July 5 at 1:30 PM may not have noticed the hazard above. But an observant Jersey City Parking Authority (JCPA) employee did. A glass bulb on a light pole had come loose during recent thunderstorms and leaned at a precarious angle more than 12 feet above the sidewalk. Acting quickly, the JCPA employee contacted the Central Avenue SID (CASID) and the Jersey City Police Department (JCPD), who secured the area and called a Jersey City Fire Department (FDJC) fire truck to the scene. Only 20 minutes after the leaning bulb was first identified, a firefighter from Ladder #7 climbed up and ensured that the bulb was firmly reattached to the light pole.


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Q: Django Conditional Expressions to display different text strings based on Foreignkey value I am trying to get a product description to automatically format based on the fields in the database record.
I have looked at the Case() method but not sure if I can use it?
The function is not working and only displays the value in the elif at the end, which I have given "not working" as a test.
Models.py:
from django.db import models
from django.utils.functional import cached_property

class FilmSpecs(models.Model):
    NO_UP = (
        (1,'1 Up'),
        (2,'2 Up'),
        (4,'4 Up'),
        (6,'6 Up'),
        (8,'8 Up'),
    )
    TINTS = (
        ('NAT', 'Natural'),
        ('TNT', 'Tinted'),
        ('OPQ', 'Opaque'),
             )
    SLIPLEVEL = (
        ('STD', 'Standard'),
        ('LOW', 'Low Slip'),
        ('HIGH', 'High Slip'),
    )

    stock_code = models.CharField(max_length=200, verbose_name="Stock Code", unique=True)
    desc = models.CharField(max_length=200, null=False, blank=False, verbose_name="Film Description")
    label_desc = models.CharField(max_length=200, verbose_name="Label Description")
    film_type = models.ForeignKey('settings.FilmType', on_delete=models.CASCADE, null=True, blank = False, related_name='film_type', verbose_name="Film Type")
    sale_type = models.ForeignKey('settings.SaleType', on_delete=models.CASCADE, null=True, blank = False, related_name='sale_type', verbose_name="Sale Type")
    film_width = models.IntegerField(null=True, blank=False, verbose_name="Film Width (mm)")
    guss_closed_width = models.IntegerField(null=True,blank=False, default=0, verbose_name="Gussetted Closed Width (mm)")
    micron = models.FloatField(null=False,blank=False, default=0,verbose_name="Micron")
    slip_level = models.CharField(max_length=30, choices=SLIPLEVEL, null=True)
    roll_weight = models.IntegerField(null=True, blank=True, verbose_name="Roll Weight (kg)")
    strip_out_size = models.IntegerField(null=True, blank=True, verbose_name="Strip Out Size (mm)")
    edge_trim_size = models.IntegerField(null=True, blank=True, verbose_name = "Edge Trim (mm)")
    tint = models.CharField(choices=TINTS, max_length=200, default="NAT", null=True, blank=True, verbose_name="Film Tint")
    treatment = models.BooleanField(default=False, null=True, verbose_name="Film Treated")
    product_notes = models.TextField(max_length=200, null=True, verbose_name="Product Notes", blank=True)
    strip_out = models.IntegerField(null=True, blank=True, verbose_name="Strip Out Size (mm)")
    run_no_up = models.IntegerField(choices=NO_UP, verbose_name="No Up")

    def film_description(self):
        if self.film_type == "Layflat Tubing":
            film_description = "{}mm x {}mu {} {} ".format(self.film_width, self.micron, self.tint, self.film_type)
        elif self.film_type == "Centrefold Sheeting":
            film_description = "{}mm / {}mu x {} {} {}".format(self.film_width, int(self.film_width) * 2, self.micron, self.tint, self.film_type)
        elif self.film_type == "Single Wound Sheeting":
            film_description = "{}mm x {} {} {}".format(self.film_width, self.micron, self.tint, self.film_type)
        elif self.film_type == "Double Wound Sheeting":
            film_description = "{}mm x {} {} {}".format(self.film_width, self.micron, self.tint, self.film_type)
        else:
            film_description = "{}mm / {}mm * {} {} {}".format(self.film_width, int(self.film_width) * 2, self.micron, self.tint, "Not Working")
        return film_description

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MLSA addresses the spiritual, political, and social needs of all Muslim law students. Furthermore, we are dedicated to enhancing the diversity of the law school by increasing awareness of the legal issues that affect the Muslim community. In addition, the MLSA will provide a forum for career networking for Muslim law students, work with other student organization to facilitate dialogue, organize events to enrich student life, and offer outreach to the Muslim community.


Whether you are a parent and/or work in education, now is the time to celebrate and take a break. This may be going outside of our usual ADR topics but considering that we have officially reached the summer, it seems perfectly relevant and is most likely an important reminder.
1) Celebrate. District staff and parents: you both need to reflect on the year and look at your achievements. How have you been able to support your child(ren)? If you are a parent, what is at least one new way that you are working with your child's school? If you are a district employee, what are some of the new ways you have worked with some of your most "challenging" families and/or fellow employees? Maybe you have made some positive systematic changes. If so, celebrate them! There is no such thing as a success too small or "boring." Heck, it could be that you have built new trust with a family and now the parents are saying hello to their child's teachers where before there was no greeting at all. From that "little" triumph could grow HUGE progress.
2) Take a Break. So now that we have reflected on the accomplishments of this past year, it's time for some well-earned R&R. We all need rejuvenation. So get away, whether it's venturing somewhere far and exotic or simply blocking out the time to take a weekly walk on the beach or even escaping to your imagination, in a local movie theater.
It is a true honor and privilege to be working with all of you, as I know you are committed to working together and finding common ground. So I offer this Skill in hopes that you will celebrate your successes over the past year and take a break so that you can return fresh and optimistic for the next school year. I look forward to our continuing work together and supporting families and districts in any way I can.
Take out your summer calendar and block out some time to relax and revive. It doesn't matter if your plans are grand or modest, what matters is that you get some mental time off. If you are staying local, make a list of all the things you can do to rest up and that make you happy. No excuses! We have LOTS of free activities in the communities we live in.


Optimism is still rife among small businesses in the manufacturing sector, despite falling domestic and export orders.
That is the conclusion of a new report by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), which found that new orders fell for the second quarter running in the three months to January.
However, smaller firms are expecting new order numbers to grow in the next three months as the domestic market improves.
Anna Leach, CBI's Head of Economic Analysis, explained that the report does show falling production across the quarter.
"Nonetheless," she explained, "better news on the domestic front is expected, with output and domestic orders set to rise modestly. But there is little sign of improvement in export prospects, and uncertainty over demand continues to weigh on investment plans."
Meanwhile, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation found in its latest JobsOutlook report, published last week, that half of firms are looking to increase their permanent employee hiring over the next 12 months.


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Athens, Greece: Composting and/or the 2016 US Presidential Election
Before departing for my journey on #ScienceTheEarth, a colleague of mine, Georgios Papacharalampos, suggested that I visit the Bristol Robots Laboratory at the University of West England and the National Technical University of Athens, Greece. These are both universities at which he has previously studied. As you may remember, I visited Bristol in August and you can read about my adventure through the robotic laboratory here. After Vienna, my next stop is in the lab of Gerasimos Lyberatos at the National Technical University of Athens in the School of Chemical Engineering. While in Greece, I also had the opportunity to visit the Parthenon and experience the 56th presidential election of the United States in the birthplace of democracy!
Walking into the university was a bit of a culture shock. Stepping through the main gate, while walking up to the buildings, I notice what appears to be an abundant amount of graffiti. Figuring I'm staring at an art building or a student project I do not think much of it and proceed further into the university. Since I am not quite sure where the School of Chemical Engineering is, I venture onto campus and eventually make my way to the student union to ask for directions. Once I am further into campus, I realize that the graffiti I have been seeing is ubiquitous throughout the campus. While walking to the School of Chemical Engineering with a student, I ask about the graffiti- "This is what happens when you have too much democracy," he proclaimed. The condition of the school was a reflection of the 2008 Greek riots in which a large student protest occurred as a result of police fatally shooting Alexandros Grigoropoulos- a fifteen year old student. Now, police seldom visit student campuses- the result is that the universities have become a bit of a free for all. Wandering through the halls, I could not help but think that this all seemed a bit unreal- like the conditions of a school that had lost its way in a Hollywood film like High School High or Dangerous Minds.
None of the pictures below have been altered- this is the state of the university.
My seminar in the School of Engineering was well attended. For this lecture, I talked about using microbial electrochemical cell (MXC) technology for practical 'use-inspired' research and fundamental research. There is a lot of debate in the field regarding whether or not MXCs can be used or how they should be used for large scale 'practical' applications; however, I think this debate often misses one of the greatest points of using MXCs entirely.
Me wondering if the camera is working after my lecture at National Technical University of Athens in the School of Chemical Engineering. On the right in red is Gerasimos Lyberatos.
You see, despite the fact that MXC technology has not really caught on at an industrial scale, scientists, engineers, and researchers have already been using the technology for over a decade to understand the basic and fundamental physiology of dissimilatory metal reducing bacteria. These bacteria are essential for the homeostasis of Earth as they are involved in many important life cycles including the nitrogen cycle, sulfur cycle, carbon cycle, iron cycle, etc… These bacteria are likely performing some of the earliest forms of respiration on Earth and we can directly measure their respiratory pathways by attaching them to an electrode and monitoring them using a potentiostat! One of the greatest benefits of using MXCs is that they provide a low cost solution to studying the fundamental physiology of any mircoorganism that is capable of interacting with an electrode. From this perspective, MXCs are a very mature and marketable technology that can easily be adapted by microbiologists interested in probing into the biochemistry of these bacteria.
Below are examples from my presentation using real data to show how MXCs can be used to test kinetics, thermodynamics, and bacterial physiology in real time.
In the top left photo (Left to right) Thanassis Goumenos, Giannis Michalopoulos, and Sofia Michalakidi stand next to their Continuous-flow stirred-tank reactor (CSTR). This reactor works by continuously pumping in wastewater using a series of pumps located around the CSTR. Once inside the reactor, the wastewater proceeds through a series channels that enables the wastewater to be maintained at constant conditions throughout its entire volume. This helps optimize nutrient removal and capture. The CSTR is controlled by a large console. The remaining solids from the CSTR are dried and eventually converted into compost. On the top right stands Dimitris Kekkos- behind him is a giant reactor that is used to convert solid waste into ethanol. Below Dimitris stand Danai Alamanou and Konstantina Papadopoulou also next to a giant reactor that is used to convert solid waste into ethanol. The remaining solid waste after ethanol production is used for compost. In the middle on the bottom is George Lytras who is using a bioelectrochemical system to for the bioremediation of hexavalent chromium. In other words, he is using bacteria to remove carcinogens from contaminated water. On the bottom right, similar to Manon Oliot at the Nationale Superieure des Ingenieurs en Arts Chemiqiues et Technologie in Toulouse, France, Mina Tremouli is optimizing MXC design per unit volume by adding additional electrodes to her reactors. Also in the slide show are Giannis Zacharopoulos who is fermenting solid wastes into hydrogen gas and Dimitris Hatziavramidis who purifies medicinal compounds for drug production.
Lamprou George, Anestis Vlysidis, and Apostolos Vlysidis are using wastewater an organic fertilizer to grow olives in none-other than Greece. That's right, the next time you eat a fine Greek olive oil know that the olive may have been grown on a tree using the waste of the olive oil manufacturing process. Bio Agro Oliva is a fertilizer made from the compost of olive oil production waste. On the roof top of the chemistry building in Athens, Greece, olive trees are currently being grown using the fertilizer to determine its effectiveness. By the way, fertilizer from Bio Agro Oliva is already for sale! In addition, due to the fertilizer's relatively low nitrogen to carbon ratio, research is ongoing to grow proteinaceous leaves from the compost in order to concentrate the nitrogen into the leaves. The leaves can then be composted to make a high nitrogen to carbon ratio fertilizer. Read more about the specifics of this product here!
Chris Lytras is a wheeler and a dealer. Involved primarily in business- Chris specializes in connecting people with manufacturers and installers for septic systems in rural area via RotoSeptic. See more about RotoSeptic and a video about how septic systems work for wastewater treatment below!
After meeting with Chris, I joined him and some colleagues at a local Greek restaurant which was playing live traditional Greek music.
From the RotoSpetic website:
"In the last decade there have been many changes to the legislation on the management of municipal wastewater and reuse. By monitoring the changes and updates of the Greek and European laws, ROTOSAL designed, researched, and developed a series of compact sewage treatment plants which meet the conditions for all European legislation. In recent years there have been many reports of environmental pollution due to poor or no management of wastewater. We are here help to solve the wastewater problem, which has been growing rapidly in the last decade.
Septic systems can be used in homes, cottages, residential complex, restaurants, artisanal food - industry, food and chemical packaging industries etc… The result is sewage treatment and the possibility of either using the reclaimed water for the garden or its safe return to the environment."
I also had the opportunity to visit the Acropolis which holds the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the Theatre of Dionysus to name a few.
I also got a sudden craving for pizza (see video below) when walking around the gardens at the bottom of the Acropolis.
I also visited the Acropolis Museum which is definitely worth seeing. Inside were a lot of ancient artifacts from ancient Greece covering many centuries. I have added a video about the history of the Acropolis below:
I also went on a walking tour and saw the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Hellenic Parliament. I also learned about Priapus and a strange Greek obsession with wooden penises.
USA Presidential Election 2016!!!
On November 9, 2016, at around midnight local time, I went to sleep in Athens, Greece just before the first poll results were announced in the United States. Going to sleep, I expected Hillary Clinton to win given the polling data which I had been checking every other day for the last month. RealClearPolitics.com is a non-partisan website that aggregates the data of multiple polls and gives an overall score for which candidate is 'ahead'. For most of the election, Clinton was ahead by a few points every time I checked with the exception ofRasmussen Reports which seemed to show that the race was a lot closer than the other polls were suggesting. When I woke up, the winner had still not been declared. It was just before Pennsylvania was finished counting. I looked at the number of voters for which ballots had been counted. Without having the influence of media, looking purely at the numbers, it was clear that the election was won by Donald Trump.
RealClearPolitics polling data for the year prior to the 2016 presidential election.
Unlike most of my friends on social media, I was not the least bit surprised. Seeing the results reminded me of an instance that had occurred about a month prior, after the second presidential debate. I was sitting in a hostel somewhere in Europe when someone asked me where I was from. I told him. And then, the all too expected follow up question, "what do you think of Donald Trump?"
What do I think of Donald Trump? The truth is, I often did not 'think' of Donald Trump, but rather what he represents. I told him that I thought Donald Trump was not a very 'presidential' candidate. But, I told him that Donald Trump is a very talented man and a gifted actor. He told me that Donald Trump was not a 'real' actor. My reply was that of course he was- he had already acted himself to become the front runner to one of the most powerful political parties on the Earth. I told him that Donald Trump had clearly won the second presidential debate- you know, the one where he told Hilary he'd "put her in jail." He told me that I could not say that- that Clinton had "objectively" won the debate and that he hadread about who had won on the internet.
And this is exactly why Trump won and this is exactly why everyone was 'shocked.' This person from Australia had absolutely zero grasp on the population of the United States. I am from the United States; I am from the state of Arizona- a traditionally red state. Many members of my family are republican. Many of my friends and colleagues are republican. And I knew that Mr. Trump had told republicans exactly what they wanted to hear. It didn't take a lot of money or political pacs. His rhetoric, his bullying, his impoliteness, and his outrageous incoherent rambling - these are all reasons Donald won. The inability for the Australian to listen to me about how Americans perceived the second debate- this is the reason everyone was 'shocked.'
Blame fake news or Russian hackers all you want- Donald won because democrats ignored half of the country. Democrats assumed ethical and moral superiority and expected the rest of the country to support them because they were taking the moral high ground. And Donald knew exactly how to pick-up the spirits of the disenchanted- of those who felt unheard. He spun a narrative of politically correct speech vs feelings- he let the people know that rather than concern himself with being politically correct, he was going to concern himself with being empathetic to their feelings. While the democrats were busy telling everyone with a different point of view that they were racist, stupid, and privileged; Donald was telling the American people that he wanted to be 'their' voice. Donald Trump said offensive and unforgiveable things, but he did not imply that the American people were stupid.
Donald came across as someone who was angry- someone who was angry for the American people. Angry because politicians are corrupt, untrustworthy, 'filled with hate.' And against which candidate better to spin this narrative? Bernie Sanders also knew Clinton's weaknesses- the same weaknesses she had against Obama- she was a career politician whose name is essentially synonymous with the word 'scandal.' Bernie Sanders too came off as very frustrated and passionate about the corruption of Wall Street and politicians. In terms of interacting with the American people, Sanders and Trump essentially ran the same campaign. Against Clinton, Donald won the only presidential race in which he could compete- a reality TV spectacle with alongtime tabloid star- Hilary Clinton.
Rather than hypothesize about what a Bernie v Donald race would have looked like, I am instead going to say bravo to the Republican Party for having the courage to allow Donald Trump to run. During the campaign, many from the GOP did about everything it could to undermine his candidacy. But the American people voted for Donald, and Donald the GOP elected. The same cannot be said for the Democrats. Bernie was gathering donations and support from people all over the USA. Hilary was using her super pacs and political ties to secure votes in the primaries regardless of what the American people wanted. Just as the Republicans wanted Donald to go away, so too did the Democrats want Bernie to go away. But the Republicans had the courage to listen to the American people. The Democrats instead chose to put forth Hilary- apparently with the assumption that she was entitled to the position.
Donald won because he courted elderly white non-college educated voters. This tells us that there is a very large generational gap in the United States. Young people are increasingly college educated and prefer to reside in cities rather than rural areas. In these cities, youth often lack exposure to people without their point view point. Most of us who are young and college educated communicate via social media or other electronic means- the elderly do not. This means that as a young adult in the United States, to enact real political change, you cannot be complacent sitting on a chair in front of a computer screen. You need to leave your house and communicate with people on the streets and in your neighborhoods. Heck- visit your grandma and thank her for being there your whole life- let her know young people are sane and loving and haven't lost their ability to give someone a hug.
The most nefarious aspect of a democratic republic is lulling the public into believing that they are no more than a vote. You are more than a vote! For those of you that did vote for Donald, and for those of you who did not, it is increasingly important that we realize that we must take actions if our political will is to materialize. Given that the USA is one of the worst rated western democracies in terms of electoral integrity and that unless you are an economic elite or a highly funded interest group there is no significant correlation between how you vote and which policies are actually enacted in the USA- we are required to venture into the world and transform it ourselves. Even Donald has alreadyturned his back on almost every political promise he made. We cannot afford to insist that sitting at our computer or merely showing up on Election Day is going to give ourselves a voice.
The aspect of this election which is of paramount importance is that Donald opened a lot of wounds within the USA. Donald triumphantly exposed a naive US population to the ideologies and beliefs that prevail in this country despite their ridicule from popular culture. Now that these wounds are open, we have the opportunity to mend them- to listen to each other and understand the how and why we feel certain ways. Rather than let this election slip away, rather than allow ourselves to return to oblivious consumer culture, we must insist that we continue a dialogue and find common ground.
If you want to see positive social change- you must be that positive social actor. Solving the Earth's issues and inventing its solutions does not start at the next election cycle- it starts right now. It starts with a heart, it starts with a hug, and it starts with a willingness to listen.
The wounds of democracy will heal if we choose to mend them.
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For decades the Nijhuis Water Technology Dissolved Air flotation unit has been electrical control and installation method for wastewater treatment plants.
Dissolved Air Flotation DAF is another form of clarification process that relies on flotation of floc particles to the surface instead of gravity sedimentation.
Dissolved Air Flotation DAF is an effective process used for the separation chemical pretreatment and micro air bubbles to separate contaminants from water.
mixture and thickened in three 45-foot diameter dissolved air flotation tanks. from the DAFT water surface and pumped to the anaerobic digestion process.
Siltbuster operates the largest hire fleet of Dissolved Air Flotation DAF units within the UK, all of which are available for both temporary projects or..
The dissolved air flotation process is used in water and wastewater treatment. Among many parameters the fluid dynamics determine the capacity of the process.
For potable water treatment using dissolved air bubbles, the process is carbon dioxide bubbles are used, or a "dissolved air-ozone flotation" process when.
The dissolved air flotation DAF technology is used in special wastewater treatment plants WWTPs, where the amount of pollutants is above the average.


Located just outside the Edinburgh Ring Road on the North facing side of the Pentland Hills, the Midlothian Snowsports Centre is an artificial ski slope with both a chair lift and drag lifts that hires ski equipment and supplies ski lessons to individuals and groups. It is run by Edinburgh District Council that keeps the costs to reasonable levels and is well controlled to be child friendly. There is a pleasant cafe on site for non-skiers.


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Harry Dog Blog: Harry's golf ball has gone under the sofa again.
If Harry knocks his ball under the sofa then normally it can be got out with a stick - kept for that purpose. But on other occasions when the golf ball is unreachable,the sofa has to be lifted so Harry can get the ball.


This is an incredibly rare opportunity where Janette ACTUALLY allowed herself some praise and recognition. Like a nocturnal animal under a spotlight, Janette usually does all she can to prevent attention for her achievements, but not this time, lady.
We're so happy and proud that Janette has chosen us as her fitness community. She always works so hard, is always so consistent, and somehow manages to do even our worst workouts with a giant smile on her face.
Congratulations on an achievement of remarkable consistency, Janette.


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Terror inmate transport toughened up by security investment
Issued: Wednesday 22 March, 2017
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The transportation of high-risk inmates on terrorism offences has been made safer and more secure following a $300,000 investment in two new high-tech prison vehicles dubbed the 'Supermax on wheels'.
The latest generation armoured vehicles have been custom-built for Corrective Services NSW to escort offenders designated as Extreme High Risk or a threat to National Security.
Minister for Corrections David Elliott said each of the vehicles costs around $150,000 and provides maximum protection for escorting officers.
"These offenders who are high risk or in custody on terrorism related offences pose a credible and substantial threat to the correctional system and the community at large," Mr Elliott said.
"The Extreme High Security Escort Unit provides the highest level of security for offenders being escorted to court or other matters.
"The heavy duty 'Supermax on wheels' is just one of a range of measures to ensure the effective management of the risk presented by these offenders."
The vehicles are heavy-duty and operated by highly-trained officers with specialised weapons and equipment.
Some of the security equipment fitted to these vehicles includes a fitted high-security inmate cell, ballistic protection and satellite communication systems. A range of other features are not disclosed for security purposes.
Commissioner Peter Severin said it is a delicate operation to move these high-risk inmates around.
"Extensive security planning and assessment is undertaken before transporting these inmates," Mr Severin said.
"Inmates are searched prior to leaving the centre and upon their return.
"The process is about ensuring community safety and security throughout the journey to and from the centre."
During the escort, the inmate is always in the immediate company of the Extreme High Security Escort Unit staff who control all movements and interactions with the inmate.
Assistant Superintendent Rex Talbot, who manages the unit, said about a dozen correctional officers work in this specialised team.
"All staff are subjected to vigorous background checks before taking up duty or conducting these escorts," Mr Talbot said.
"They also undergo extensive training in escort protocols, threat assessments, protection principles, counter ambush drills and dynamic fire and movement."


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Mother's Day is right around the corner, and breakfast in bed is probably one of the most given gifts of the day. But breakfast is only good if it's a late afternoon brunch and super easy to eat and enjoy.
Why not make mom smile with some cute Emoji donut holes for Mother's day brunch. They are super easy to create, especially if you purchase pre-made donut holes.
You can create donut holes using an easy recipe and a Babycakes cake pops maker.
Cook for 3 1/2 minutes in your Babycakes cake pops maker. Allow to cool.
Dip each donut hole completely into the frosting and allow to dry and harden.
Once the donut and frosting and dry, melt a little bit of black chocolate in a plastic decorating bottle and draw a bunch of emoticon faces on each donut hole. Allow to harden and enjoy your donut holes for mother's day.


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Kasen Williams Set For Season-Ending Surgery
By Adam Lewis October 28, 2013 No Comments4 Mins Read
Kasen Williams Saturday suffered a season-ending left leg injury that may jeopardize his career. / Drew McKenzie, Sportspress Northwest
Washington wide receiver Kasen Williams was to have receiveds an MRI Monday, then surgery Tuesday for the left-foot dislocation and broken leg sustained early in the second quarter of Saturday's 41-17 win against Cal. The injury came when UW quarterback Keith Price underthrew a deep ball down the Huskies' sideline, with Cal cornerback Kameron Jackson applying tight coverage.
Williams, six-foot-two, jumped and came down awkwardly, crumpling to the ground after Jackson landed on top of him. Cringe-worthy replays on Fox Sports One showed the wide receiver's ankle bent severely in an unnatural direction after hitting the FieldTurf.
"(The pass) could have gone a little further down the field, but it's a play that Kasen routinely makes," Huskies coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday. "We've grown accustomed to him jumping up and making those plays. It was just an odd play where the defensive back landed right on the back of his leg and with all the force caused the break in the leg, and then the injury to the foot."
UW medical staff helped Williams off the field, then put his leg in an air cast. They transported the junior from Skyline High School (Sammamish) to Harborview Medical Center, though, according to multiple reports, he didn't stay the night.
Sarkisian said he doesn't know if Williams will be able to return this year. If the Lisfranc diagnosis reported mid-game by KJR sideline reporter Elise Woodward is correct, the junior could miss up to a year, maybe longer.
In a 2006 game against Oregon State, former Husky quarterback Isaiah Stanback went down with a Lisfranc injury, sidelining him for the rest of his senior season.
"We'll be able to talk more specifically after the MRI and then ultimately after the surgery of where he's at," Sarkisian said. "To Kasen's credit, he's in good spirits. He came to coach James' service yesterday, was with the team today, and he'll take it like a champion.
"He'll do whatever we need him to do to get healthy, and he'll be back."
Before the injury, Williams was still acclimating to his role in the inaugural year of Sarkisian's up-tempo offense. In eight starts, he hauled in 29 catches for 421 yards and a touchdown, a year removed from leading UW wide receivers with 77 catches for 878 yards and six touchdowns.
Following Saturday night's win, Price lamented that he hadn't properly led Williams on the go-route, allowing more time to run under the pass.
"That's just Keith," Sarkisian said. "That's just his mentality. He's always one to take the blame and give the praise. I don't need to talk to him so specifically that way about it. It's his personality. That's what makes Keith a great teammate and that's why his teammates respect him so much."
At 5-3 (2-3 Pac-12), UW's bye week comes at an opportune juncture, according to Sarkisian: Multiple players are battling minor injuries, and it's first-quarter midterms. Price, who was questionable to start against Cal until Thursday, won't be limited this week in practice by the thumb aggravated Oct. 5 in a loss to Stanford.
Against the Golden Bears, the redshirt senior was mostly economical and at times explosive (other than a brief offensive lull in the second quarter), hitting on 20 of 32 passes for 376 yards and two touchdowns, including 68 and 47-yard aerial connections to Jaydon Mickens.
"We had some pretty favorable match-ups with (Jaydon) one-on-one with safeties and (he) can really run," Sarkisian said. "We saw that in the short game, but he got opportunities down the field with these safeties one-on-one and Keith recognized it and got him the ball."
Meanwhile, Sarkisian said he won't make any wholesale moves to compensate for Williams's likely long-term absence. The Huskies want to be a run-first team with a quarterback that can effectively maneuver through his progressions.
"We're going to run our offense. We never tried to get anybody the ball," Sarkisian said. "We're going to run our plays and the quarterback is going to throw it where our reads tell him to throw it."
Coons earns honor
Washington's Travis Coons is quietly having a sterling senior season, highlighted Monday when he won the Pac-12 Player of the Week for special teams. Coons handled field goals, kick-offs and punts Saturday against Cal, knocking in tries from 42 and 46 yards and having three punts downed inside Golden Bears 10-yard line. In 2013, Coons is a perfect eight-for-eight on field goal attempts and has knocked in 34 of 35 extra points.


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CES is all about Electronic show and we don't normally see vehicles but this time Ford is bringing something surprising to the show. The company has a plan to unveil its solar-powered C-Max next week. The Ford C-Max Solar Energi Concept will get around 100 MPGe . The car is the result of collaboration between Ford and its solar energy partner SunPower.
You may have seen several solar concepts in the past, but this model is really different from them all, with more practical design and space inside. The car was first tested in Georgia Institute of Technology and comes equipped with a full solar roof making sure the car absorbs enough energy from the sun. It will take a day in the sun to get the vehicle fully charged and will last 4 hours at a charge. As the solar panel is fixed on the roof, car will get enough charge even while running and the car is certainly coming with an option to load electric charge if necessary.
The solar panel on the roof is specially designed for maximum absorption of sun light, with the cells that absorb light through Fresnel lenses, which tracks the movement of the sun from east to west.
The Ford C-Max Solar Energi Concept has a range of 620 solar miles and 21 electric-only miles.According to Ford, the car provides as much mileage as C-Max plugin out there, which is 108 MPGe city and 92 MPGe on highway.
It is not sure if the model will go into production, the company is looking forward to the consumers response at the CES. So do you think this is the future cars going to run on our roads?


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Mayor John J. Ward
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Term 2017-2021
Mayor John Ward is a lifelong resident of Audubon where he attended Mansion Avenue Elementary School and Audubon Jr./Sr. High School (class of '86) where he met his wife, Paula. The Mayor and his wife have two children. Their son is a freshman at Temple University and their daughter is in junior high at Audubon Jr./Sr High School.
John's background includes a Master's degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Saint Joseph's University and a Bachelor's degree in Law/Criminal Justice Administration from Rowan University. Additionally, he has over 27 years of experience in healthcare and university management and is currently the Administrative Director of Safety & Regulatory Affairs at Cooper University Health Care.
John is a Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) and has certifications from both the NJ State Police and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Emergency Management. John is also a graduate of the FBI Citizen's Academy and is currently earning another Master's degree in Healthcare Administration from Saint Joseph's University.
John has proudly served the Borough of Audubon as the Mayor/Commissioner of Public Safety and Affairs for the last 8 years and is currently the President of the Camden County Mayor's Association. He has also served as an Audubon Zoning Enforcement Officer and has volunteer coached in local sports clubs.
Commissioner Robert Jakubowski
r.jakubowski@audubonnj.com
Director of Public Works, Parks & Buildings
Born and raised in Audubon, Rob Jakubowski is the youngest of seven boys. Rob is the father of two daughters, aged 14 and 9 who attend Audubon Public Schools. Rob is a graduate of Audubon High School. He is also a lifetime member of the Audubon High School Alumni Association. In 2008, Rob was inducted into the Alumni Association's Ring of Honor recognizing his many areas of community service.
Rob's career includes 19 years of non-profit executive leadership. While Executive Director of Mothers Against Drunk Driving of New Jersey the organization received national awards for their advocacy efforts. Rob spent over twenty years as a volunteer and professional staff for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Thirteen years of that time was spent as CEO where he grew the organization and tripled the number of youth served. He also oversaw the merger of two Big Brothers Big Sisters Agencies. He also chaired a statewide association for five years. He also served on the Board of Directors for the United Way.
Rob has a Masters Degree in American History from Rutgers Graduate School in Camden. He also spent seven years as an adjunct professor at Mercer County Community College.
He has coached for Audubon Girls Softball. He is a coach for Audubon Youth Soccer and was a past member of the Board of Directors. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center. He is very active with the Audubon Fathers' Association, was past President and has co-chaired the community favorite Daddy Daughter Dance. Rob attends Ascension Lutheran Church. He is a Eucharistic Minister and has served as President of the Church Council.
Rob is currently the Deputy Director of the Camden County Department of Health & Human Services.
Commissioner Robert O. Lee
r.lee@audubonnj.com
Director of Public Safety & Affairs
Robert Lee and his wife Kim (married 30 years) have lived in Audubon, NJ for 21 years. Bob and Kim are blessed with two children, Nate, a college senior, and Georgi, a fall freshman at CCC.
During his years in Audubon, Bob has been very active in the community. He served as a track and field coach for the Audubon Junior High School, soccer coach with the Audubon Youth Soccer Association, and served on the Audubon Board of Education from 2005-2016. While serving on the Board of Education, Bob served two years as Vice-President and one year as President. He has experience in negotiating contracts from both sides of the table (union and management) and also was the chair of the district curriculum committee. He also served in various capacities as a member of the scholarship, buildings, and grounds, finance committees.
Bob is a former music teacher and current technology instructor and co-technology coordinator with the Brooklawn Public Schools. He has served in this capacity since 1994. Prior to that, Bob and Kim toured the country as professional opera singers. Bob had the honor of performing at Alice Tully Hall and Carnegie Hall in NYC, as well as on opera stages throughout the United States, in Canada, and in Europe.
In recent years, Bob serves as a soloist in the yearly performance of Handel's Messiah at Ursinus College and often performs the National Anthem at triathlons and other races. Bob's wife Kim was a 1984 winner of the Metropolitan Opera Voice Competition and performed on the stage of the Met which was broadcast on NPR.
Bob holds a Bachelor of Music degree from West Chester University and a Master of Arts in Curriculum Instruction from Nova Southeastern University. As an instructor, Bob has served as an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University and at Wilmington University. He often travels to school districts for staff training in areas of technology, in particular, Google Apps for Education.
Bob has served the Audubon community in a number of additional ways. He has been active with the Audubon Education Association, has provided training for Audubon staff members in classroom technology skills, has assisted in classroom activities as a volunteer, and has been a supporter of the arts in the Audubon Public Schools.
Bob and his family attend Joy Community Fellowship Church. In his free time, Bob enjoys time with his family and participates in the sport of triathlon and Spartan racing.
Audubon, NJ 08106, USA
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In Minority Rights Group International (MRG's) statement on March 22 to this Council, MRG expressed deep concern about the then ongoing trial by the Crimean Supreme Court of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis, the representative body of Crimean Tatars. In MRG's view, the prosecution of the case on grounds of 'extremism' was unfounded and the Court's decision to ban the Mejlis would have legitimized the persecution of Crimean Tatars, risked silencing the collective voice of Crimean Tatars and could herald further repression. Given that the charge of 'extremism' can be extended to organisations associated with the Mejlis, this ruling would pose a further threat to the 250 Local Mejlis . In particular MRG is especially worried about the physical safety of members of the Mejlis and anybody associated with them– namely a large part of the Crimean Tatar population. .


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Roger Thomas Foley (May 25, 1886 – October 9, 1974) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.

Education and career

Born in Sioux City, Iowa, Foley graduated from the University of Chicago Law School in 1910 and was in private practice in Goldfield, Nevada from 1911 to 1925, and in Los Angeles, California from 1925 to 1928. He was a district attorney for Goldfield from 1916 to 1924. He was a justice of the peace and municipal judge in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1929 to 1931. He was a deputy district attorney of Las Vegas from 1932 to 1934, then district attorney of Las Vegas from 1935 to 1938. He was a Nevada district judge for Clark County and Lincoln County from 1939 to 1941, returning to private practice in Las Vegas from 1941 to 1945.

Federal judicial service

Foley was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 30, 1945, to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Nevada vacated by Judge Frank Herbert Norcross. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 10, 1945, and received his commission from President Harry S. Truman on May 2, 1945. He served as Chief Judge from 1954 to 1957. He assumed senior status on April 1, 1957. His service terminated on October 9, 1974, due to his death.

Family and honor

Foley's son, Roger D. Foley, also served as a federal judge on the same court. The Foley Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Las Vegas is named for the family, as a whole.

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The son of William Hubbard, Will Hubbard was born at the Rope and Anchor Inn, a family owned pub in Todmorden. Enlisting in the Warwickshire Yeomanry in 1914, he served at Mons and with the Royal Naval Motor Squadron before becoming a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps. An experienced ground attack pilot, Hubbard scored 10 victories flying Sopwith Camels. After downing an Albatros two-seater on 26 August 1918, his engine failed and he was forced to land behind enemy lines. As he struggled to restart the engine, a few meters away, a German soldier fired several shots from a pistol, puncturing the Camel's fuel tank. Hubbard succeeded in restarting the engine and had just enough fuel to make his escape back across the lines where he crashed landed his aircraft. On the morning of 29 October 1918, Hubbard scored his own and 3 Squadron's final victory, downing a Fokker D.VII. He was promoted to acting Captain in October 1918 and was transferred to the unemployed list on 2 February 1919. Post-war, he was employed by General Motors in Melbourne, Australia and, during World War II, he served with the Royal Australian Air Force. He retired from General Motors in 1964 and was killed in an automobile accident in 1969.
A bold and determined fighter in the air and against troops on the ground. On the 26th of August he engaged three enemy two-seaters, shooting down one out of control. Owing to his pressure pump being shot away in the combat he reached our lines with great difficulty, landing only 150 yards west of our front line. Undisturbed by the fact that the machine was under direct observation and subjected to heavy fire he removed all the instruments and pegged the machine down before leaving. In all he has accounted for five enemy aeroplanes.


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You-Read-It-Here-First Forum Index -> Science Hoop Shots
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:06 am Post subject: Timing is Everything
This is fascinating news from followers of Evo-Devo (Evolutionary Developmental) Biology. As far the "hoop shot" here, what we might say is that there is less structural evolution than we think -- with creatures sharing a lot of the basic templates...however, the size and shape of those templates can vary a lot..kind of like a hardware store where there are screws in some basic formats, but you can get them in all sizes and you can put them together to be a house, a car, or a boat.
http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2007/813/1
If humans and chimps are 99% alike genetically, how come we're so different? Scientists have been trying to answer that question for more than 30 years. Now researchers have come up with fresh evidence that the answer lies not in the proteins that genes produce but in the timing and level of gene activity.
In 1975, the late evolutionary biologist Allan Wilson of the University of California, Berkeley, and his then-grad student, Mary-Claire King, published a paper in Science relating that comparison of various proteins and nucleic acids between chimps and humans revealed hardly any differences between the two species. So they proposed that the obvious differences might result from the way genes are regulated. Some support for the assertion has since come from studies of individual genes, such as prodynorphin, an endorphin precursor that is expressed more in humans than other primates (ScienceNOW, 17 November 2005).
Of the genes whose promoter regions were most affected by selection in humans, many are involved in neural development, including such things as how the axons of nerve cells are directed to form connections with other nerve cells. Haygood says that's not surprising, given the vast differences in behavior and cognitive ability between chimps and humans. More exciting, in his opinion, is that perhaps more than 100 genes relate to carbohydrate metabolism, particularly glucose metabolism. Haygood says it's possible that shifting from the fruit-based chimp diet to one rich in carbs, in the form of roots and tubers, could have provided humans with the energy needed for brain expansion. The team reported its findings online 12 August in Nature Genetics.
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New AI speech technology for contact centres lands in A/NZ
Convai has announced the launch of its new intelligent contact centre solution, designed to significantly reduce call times and improve customer experiences across Australia and New Zealand.
The contact centre enhancement, Oration, combines an artificial intelligence language interpreter with advanced speech recognition.
This enables contact centre management to create natural, automated conversations with callers that deliver quick, reliable outcomes for customers, and to manage peaks call periods more effectively.
Open speech navigation means customers can direct their call and reach the right outcome the first time by simply saying why they are calling in completely natural speech. The caller's response is interpreted to determine the underlying intent - enabling intelligent call options to be presented - while the full text is presented verbatim to agents, avoiding the need for the customers to repeat themselves when they reach the agent. These features ultimately reduce the average call time by 15-30 seconds.
Convai, part of PROBE Group, is a speech recognition provider with more than 20 years experience operating across Australia and New Zealand, offering a large portfolio of speech self-service applications. Over the next six months, the company will include these applications as further features to Oration, including biometric identification tools to quickly and securely verify customers without multiple questions or obtrusion, and sentiment analysis to determine customer mood to better equip agents to begin conversations.
PROBE Group CEO Andrew Hume said that Convai is the perfect solution for a complex and ever-changing industry.
"We understand the importance for businesses to create a natural, seamless experience when engaging their customers. Convai works to ensure that consumers aren't left with a poor first impression," he says.
"The system's incredible intelligence allows the real people in the contact centre to provide a more relevant, personal, considerate and engaging conversation with the customer right from the start.
"We've spent more than 20 years in this industry, and Oration is our response to what we've learned. Ultimately, Oration puts the control in the hands of the contact centre manager and will help businesses become comfortable with quality self-service customer integrations."
Advanced speech recognition and AI-driven call routing means the system can detect fast-breaking trends, such as an incident or product unavailability, understand customer intent and respond accordingly, handling large volumes of calls easily.
Oration provides a range of self-service options, such as store location or opening hours, to address intent immediately and reduce the need for agent involvement. Automated phone and SMS responses offers greater customer flexibility and self-service uptake.
"The Oration product has been purpose-designed to quickly and seamlessly plug into cloud platforms enabling it to make the most of the dramatic increase in cloud-based contact centre usage," says Hume.
Convai is used by contact centres throughout Australia and New Zealand including Westpac, Bank of New Zealand, Kiwi Bank and Inland Revenue.
This month, Vodafone NZ announced Vodafone Voice Concierge, an exclusive strategic partnership and integration with Convai to improve customer experience and efficiency of their contact centre offerings by implementing Oration.
"Having support from businesses like Vodafone NZ and Amazon Web Services is really a testament to the technology," says Hume.
"Personally, I think we will see AI technology take a front seat in the service industry in the future, as businesses ask themselves how they can improve their customers experience, while maintaining economic efficiency," he adds.
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Poster Caderno de Homero, Álvaro Lapa
Poster alluding to the work "Caderno de Homero" by Álvaro Lapa
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Poster depicting the painting Caderno de Homero alluding to the retrospective "Álvaro Lapa: No time", on display at the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art from February 8th to May 20th, 2018
The exhibition "Álvaro Lapa: No time" is the most comprehensive retrospective of the work of this artist (Évora, 1939 — Porto, 2006) ever held.
Held in Serralves, the exhibition brings together works from important museums and institutional and private collections, including collections belonging to artists, architects and writers who also defined the artistic and intellectual landscape in Portugal in the second half of the 20th century.
For the first time, more than 290 works from various periods of Álvaro Lapa's career will be gathered, covering painting, drawing and the rare objects he created, in an exhibition that highlights the artist's extraordinary contribution to contemporary art.
Álvaro Lapa is a self-taught artist and writer, with an academic background through philosophy. It is as a professor of Aesthetics at the Faculty of Fine Arts of Porto that from 1976 onwards and for more than two decades he left an indelible mark on consecutive generations of artists.
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Make the most of Disney World
Walt Disney World Florida as a single mother may sound daunting, Jenny Hulme's trip featured in our April issue reveals that it was surprisingly less frazzling and more fulfilling than you'd think. Here's her advice on getting the most for your Disney dollar
If you're doing Disney, ask the travel agent to compare the price of the popular Disney Ultimate Ticket (which gives you unlimited access to Disney Parks) with a Magic Your Way Base Ticket package, popular with a lot of the Americans who holiday at Disney regularly. The latter allows you to book a set number of days in the Parks as opposed to unlimited access, but it can save you the money you need to see some of the non-Disney attractions like The Kennedy Space Center - and give you time out to sit by the pool or bike round the resort.
Check which days coaches run from your resort to non-Disney attractions. They're cheaper than car hire but don't run every day.
Check out what you're getting for your Disney Dining Plan. Dining had the most potential to disappoint at Disney because of the abundance of very busy fast food restaurants (some Dining Plans only cover these) and the fact the other restaurants get booked up so far in advance. Worth checking out options online and doing the same before you leave.
If you are staying at one of the 20-plus Disney Hotels, download the My Disney Experience app long before heading to Orlando. You can book your FastPasses up to 60 days in advance and if you're not staying at a official hotel it's still a great pre-planning tool.
The Kilimanjaro Safaris are spectacular but with Jeeps that carry 32 people, it's good to know where to sit and what time to go to get the most out of the experience. Visit as soon as the park opens – as it gets hotter the animals begin to run for shade. Aim to get a seat in the back rows, where views aren't obstructed, and for all budding photographers a seat at the end of the row makes for clearer camera angles.
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Five tips for a good family holiday
'Summertime and the living is easy.' Really? How do you create a restful holiday if your kids are knocking lumps out of each other and you've lost a suitcase? You need a plan, says our family expert Ilona Boniwell
Develop your child's curiosity
Five ways to feel on holiday at home
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La Scottish Challenge Cup 2012-2013 (denominata Ramsdens Cup per motivi di sponsorizzazione) è stata la 22ª edizione della Scottish Challenge Cup. Al torneo hanno preso parte le 32 squadre partecipanti ai campionati organizzati dalla Scottish Football League più due formazioni dilettantistiche. La manifestazione è stata vinta dal Queen of the South, per la seconda volta nella propria storia, grazie al successo ottenuto ai calci di rigore nella finale disputata contro il Partick Thistle.

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Nord & Est

Sud & Ovest

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Nord & Est

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Hsi-ni-wu-su, Nei Mongol is near Chao Praya River; is near R; is near Highway 340; is near 1; is near Udonrattaya Exp; is near R1; is near 31; is near Highway 345; Hsi-ni-wu-su, Nei Mongol is geographically located at latitude(38.983 degrees) 38° 58' 58" North of the Equator and longitude (105.35 degrees) 105° 20' 59" East of the Prime Meridian on the Map of the world.
The locations related to Hsi-ni-wu-su, Nei Mongol are represented by the shortest distances between two points on Earth and may not be nearest by road. For example, Hsi-ni-wu-su, Nei Mongol is located 10.9 kilometres from Tzu-ni-hu, Nei Mongol. Hsi-ni-wu-su, Nei Mongol is located 37 kilometres from T'ung-ku-le-nao-erh, Nei Mongol. Hsi-ni-wu-su, Nei Mongol is located 37.4 kilometres from K'o-pai-la-mu-ka, Nei Mongol. Hsi-ni-wu-su, Nei Mongol is located 38.9 kilometres from A-la-shan-ch'i, Nei Mongol. Hsi-ni-wu-su, Nei Mongol is located 38.9 kilometres from A-la-shan-tso-ch'i, Nei Mongol.
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Hughes Hall, Cambridge 11781.4km, Senate House, Cambridge 11783.3km, Senate House, University of London 11801.2km, are places of learning (school, college, university) located near Hsi-ni-wu-su, Nei Mongol.
Vltava, Cesky Krumlov 10172.6km, Parkstrade, Eichert (Germany) 10374.1km, Knole Park (England) 11761.1km, are parks, playgrounds, open fields or commons located near Hsi-ni-wu-su, Nei Mongol.
Hu-t'un-nao-erh, Nei Mongol is about 55.3 km away.
Shui-mo-kou, Nei Mongol is about 55.7 km away.
Yao-pa, Nei Mongol is about 63.3 km away.
Ho-lan Shan, Ningxia (peak) is about 67.7 km away.
Ala Shan, China (mountains) is about 75.4 km away.
Khrebet A-la Shan, China (mountains) is about 75.4 km away.
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Meet Apple's $399 4-Inch iPhone SE: Specs, Price, Release Date
By Paul Morris | March 21st, 2016
After what feels like months of constant speculation and conjecture, Apple's 4-inch iPhone SE has finally been made official. Tim Cook and his band of executives have finally removed the coverings from the mysterious device, and in turn have introduced a $399 4-inch iPhone that some analysts believe could push sales of that particular form-factor through the roof during 2016. We're going to jump right in and take a deep look at the device in detail here.
Features / Specs
Design: The physical design of the new iPhone SE falls completely in line with the previous 4-inch devices that we've seen from Apple, namely the iPhone 5/5s. Apple is clearly keen to position the new iPhone SE in the same category as those devices by appealing to individuals who not only loved the older aesthetic of the iPhone 5s, but who want an extremely capable smartphone that falls into this particular size range.
Display: There has been a huge amount of discussion about Apple's internal plans to move future iPhone models across to OLED displays going forward, but that doesn't apply in this case. The iPhone SE packs a 4-inch Retina display that offers a 1136 x 640 pixel resolution. As expected, the smartphone doesn't include a revamped display assembly with embedded 3D Touch pressure sensors, but that will definitely not take us away from the excellent visual experience that all Retina iPhone models provide.
Processor/RAM/Always-on Hey Siri: The iPhone SE is packed with the latest internals from the current flagship iPhone 6s. That includes the excellent Apple-designed A9 processor with accompanying M9 motion coprocessor for activity tracking. That processor integration will not only provide the device with a huge amount of power, but it also paves the way for the fantastic always-on "Hey Siri" functionality. Did we mention that the phone also packs 2GB of RAM? Yes it does!
Camera: Like the internals of the device, the front camera setup has been inspired by Apple's current iPhone 6s range as well. That includes a 12-megapixel rear shooter with 4K video recording, and Slo-Mo video recording in 1080p resolution at 120fps, and in 720p resolution at 240fps. Like the iPhone 6s, the phone packs a two-tone flash as well. The iPhone SE also sports the ability to capture Live Photos. The camera tech packs the Focus Pixels tech, and the ability to capture panoramic shots up to 63MP. But unlike iPhone 6s, there's a forward-facing 1.2-megapixel offering instead of 5MP for those selfie fans out there.
Touch ID: As you'd expect from a modern Apple device, the iPhone SE does feature biometric authentication in the form of Apple's proprietary Touch ID sensor. Unfortunately, this isn't the second-generation sensor found in iPhone 6s. It's the same one found in iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus series.
Apple Pay/NFC: Apple can hardly be expected to make a song and dance about Apple Pay without actually providing all of their new devices with the ability to consume it. The iPhone SE comes equipped with internal NCF capabilities purely for the purpose of allowing owners to setup and transact with Apple's contactless Apple Pay platform.
Faster Connectivity: The iPhone SE supports LTE speeds of upto 150 Mbps, which makes it 50% faster than the iPhone 5s. It also packs Bluetooth 4.2 and advanced 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi‑Fi with VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling support.
Battery: It is likely that the phone carries the same battery as the iPhone 5s (1560mAh), but Apple claims to have made vast improvements to the battery life of the iPhone SE.
Software: As expected the 4-inch iPhone SE will come running iOS 9.3 out-of-the-box.
Colors: There's no real surprise here. Those interested in iPhone SE will have the choice of purchasing the device in Space Gray, Silver, Gold, or Rose Gold, just like the iPhone 6s.
16GB – $399 (unlocked)
Pre-orders begin March 24th. Release date is March 31st.
iPhone SE Vs iPhone 6s Vs iPhone 6 Vs Plus Models [Specs Comparison]
New Apple Accessories: Lightning To USB-C Cable For Fast Charging, iPhone SE/6s/6s Plus Cases


This Clementine Margarita was inspired by a recipe I found on Vinepair for a smokey orange-thyme margarita. The thyme in the margarita got my attention, but I had to go with clementine instead of orange juice.
Don't let the fact that you have to make simple syrup discourage you. It's a very easy thing to make -- just takes a few extra minutes and this cocktail is totally worth it!
Over medium high heat, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil stirring frequently. Remove from heat and add about 1/2 cup of thyme sprigs. Give it a stir until the thyme is submerged. Allow to cool. Strain into container. This will make slightly more simple syrup than you need for 2 cocktails.
Sprinkle a layer of salt on plate.
Rub small piece of clementine around rim of glasses.
Turn glasses upside down on plate to allow salt to adhere to the rim.
In a small pitcher, combine 8 oz. juice, 4 oz. tequila, and 2 oz. simple syrup. Stir.


Distracted driving is a national epidemic, claiming thousands of innocent lives every year. California motorists are banned from talking on hand-held phones and texting while driving, but in 2014, 61 percent of drivers polled said they had been struck or nearly hit by a driver who was texting or talking on a cell phone.
An experienced distracted driving accident lawyer in Los Angeles, Sean F. Salamati uses every available resource to win the compensation you deserve in the wake of a car crash caused by someone's inattention or negligence. If you've been hurt because of another's distraction while behind the wheel, contact The Salamati Law Firm for expert legal guidance during a free consultation.
Recent technology affords many conveniences for staying connected, navigating new places and getting crucial information. However, today's tablets and smart phones have also created an endless source of distraction for motorists who should be focusing on the sole task of driving.
What percent of all crashes are the result of distracted driving?
At least 80 percent of all car crashes are the result of distracted driving, reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Distracted drivers are also behind 16 percent of all traffic accident fatalities on U.S. highways.
Distracted drivers are a new kind of menace on California roadways. Everyone knows the dangers of texting and driving, but it doesn't stop people from using their latest gadgets while on the road.
In 2015, Jorene Nicolas was convicted of vehicular manslaughter in a distracted driving accident that killed a 23-year-old high school softball coach on the 405 Freeway. Investigators say the woman made two phones calls and sent numerous texts in the 15 minutes before her vehicle—traveling at 85mph– slammed into the rear of the victim's stopped car.
In 2014, a young woman took her eyes off the road while driving near the intersection of Comconex Road and Yosemite Avenue in Manteca, CA. She crashed into a group of teenagers, killing one 14-year old boy and injuring three others.
In 2009, 19-year-old Eric Okerblom was struck and killed while biking near his home in Santa Maria, CA. He was struck by a teen driver who had been texting just prior to the collision.
National distracted driving statistics are a sobering reminder of the senseless injuries and fatalities caused by inattention and cell phone use.
How many people die from texting and driving?
In 2014, more than half of all Californians surveyed said that texting and driving is the most serious distraction. Texting while driving statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation show that cell phone use is involved in 1.6 million car accidents annually, and a staggering 6,000 deaths are attributed to distraction-related crashes including texting.
Is texting and driving illegal?
All California drivers, regardless of age, are prohibited from texting while driving. More precisely, it is illegal to send or view a text while driving, sitting in traffic or while stopped at a red light. Penalties and court costs of $76 to $190 are incurred with each violation.
However, California courts have ruled that it is legal to read maps and type directions into a mobile GPS program while driving. Drivers are also allowed to text while their vehicle is parked in a lot, but idling.
A 2013 decision handed down by a New Jersey appeals court may extend liability in vehicle accidents to individuals that exchanged texts with the at-fault driver just prior to the collision. The NJ judges determined that a person who actively encourages someone to respond to messages while driving may be held partially responsible in a civil suit, if they had reason to believe that person would view the message while driving.
This groundbreaking ruling has elicited much support, but has limited effect on state laws elsewhere. While California is cracking down on distracted driving, it is not yet illegal to text someone who is driving.
How do I prove that a driver was distracted?
Every motorist is expected to drive in a reasonably safe manner. In order to prove negligence in a distracted driving lawsuit, the courts require compelling evidence that demonstrates inattention caused the crash.
If you suspect that a distracted driver caused your accident, you are encouraged to contact the Los Angeles-based Salamati Law Firm to discuss the possibility of litigation. Our veteran personal injury attorneys will outline your rights to compensation during a no-charge case evaluation. Get the answers you need now; call 888-259-4060.