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Persistenze ed evoluzione del popolamento in area centro-italica in età antica: il caso del vicus di Nersae. Mediterranea. Supplemento, 7. Civiltà arcaica dei Sabini nella valle del Tevere, 3
Flaminia Verga, Persistenze ed evoluzione del popolamento in area centro-italica in età antica: il caso del vicus di Nersae. Mediterranea. Supplemento, 7. Civiltà arcaica dei Sabini nella valle del Tevere, 3. Pisa; Roma: Fabrizio Serra editore, 2011. 99. ISBN 9788862274012 € 195.00 (pb).
Ingrid Edlund-Berry, University of Texas at Austin. iemeb@austin.utexas.edu
To a student of Roman history, the Aequi appear frequently in the ancient texts as enemies of the Romans. The archaeological remains, however, are less well known, and the area they occupied northeast of Rome, now in modern Lazio, deserves more attention as a major player in the history of central Italy.
As suggested by the title of the volume by Flaminia Verga, this is a case study of one site, the vicus (settlement) of Nersae, to be seen as an example of general settlement patterns in this area. It forms the third volume in the series on the Sabines in the Tiber valley, of which the first volume was published in 1973, and the second in 2008.
An introductory chapter by Alessandro de Luigi provides the historical background for the presentation of the archaeological remains. As is often the case with Rome's neighbors, the historical sources for the Aequi come primarily from Latin and Greek authors. While Vergil ( Aen. 7.744) mentions the mountainous Nersae, home of tough warriors, historians such as Livy and Dionysius of Halicarnassus include references to the Aequi in connection with events in Rome, such as the introduction of the so-called ius fetiale (Livy 1.32.5), a legal process used in declaration of war.
Since, however, there are no independent records of the history of the Aequi, there are many gaps in our knowledge that can only be partially filled by the topographical and archaeological evidence. So, for example, do we find references to two names, Aequi and Aequiculi/Aequicoli, which De Luigi explains as referring to the same people but used at different time periods. Thus, according to Diodorus Siculus (14.117.4), Aequi was the earlier name, replaced by Aequiculi by his time, that is, during the time of Augustus. Today, the name Aequiculi has been transformed into Cicolano which corresponds with the upper valley of the river Salto.
Although the contacts between the Aequi and the Romans were limited (at least based on the historical texts), the strategic location of the homeland of the Aequi in the Salto valley allowed them opportunities to side with other neighbors such as the Volscians, probably with the goal of reaching the Tyrrhenian coast while bypassing Rome. Ultimately, however, their alliance with the Samnites against Rome proved costly, and the area became controlled by the Romans after 290 B.C. As a result Roman municipia were later established at Cliternia (Capradosso) and at a site for the Res publica Aequiculanorum, to be identified with the Nersae mentioned by Virgil, today's Civitella di Nesce (near Pescorocchiano).
De Luigi attributes the importance of the Aequi to the location of their territory which served as a "corridor" between the Latins and the Hernici, and which has played a role also in later Italian history. As late as 1927, the area was transferred from the Abruzzo to the province of Rieti in Lazio.
Evidence for the political system and culture of the Aequi is limited. Names of two kings are recorded, Septimus Modius and Fertor Resius, and later military commanders of the Cloelian family. These names are recorded in Latin texts, whereas inscriptions found in the territory of the Aequi refer to a Pupidius Herennius who is identified as a meddix tuticus Nuersinus (chief magistrate of Nersae). Unfortunately these local inscriptions have been considered forgeries and should thus be used with caution.
In addition to texts, evidence for the culture of the Aequi is found in the archaeological remains. Although the remains of buildings have been known for centuries, few have been excavated systematically and are therefore difficult to date. Important burial grounds, including the tumulus at Corvaro, provide evidence of grave goods from the early Iron Age through the Orientalizing and Archaic periods to the end of the Roman Republic. All in all, both the texts and the material remains support the traditional image of the Aequi as warriors eager to defend their land. The sequence of habitation seems to run parallel to that of the neighboring peoples, allowing for the difficulty in dating the settlements and sanctuaries.
De Luigi's presentation is well documented and gives ample material for continued study. It seems, however, unfortunate that whether due to space constraints or for other reasons he cuts short a discussion by simply referring to a footnote with a bibliographical note. For example, the cippus from the Palatine in Rome ( CIL VI.1302) would seem important enough for the history of the Aequi to warrant a more detailed analysis in the text. Also, for the much-debated local inscriptions mentioned above, De Luigi refers to an unpublished study by Andrea De Santis, and Verga later discusses the interpretation briefly, but the history of the discovery of these inscriptions and their interpretation would seem highly relevant for our understanding of modern scholarship on the Aequi.
Following De Luigi's summary of the historical evidence, Verga presents her study of the vicus of Nersae. A brief introduction (Ch. 1) summarizes the location of the Aequi and the importance of the area for communication and travel within central Italy. The development of the settlement of Nersae is seen as an example of a vicus being transformed into a municipium (Roman municipality).
The second chapter defines the geology of the area based on the IGM map 145 Avezzano, the section for Pescorocchiano. If available, a geological map like the one published in Gli Equi, tra Abruzzo e Lazio, ed. S. Lapenna (Sulmona 2004) 22 would have been useful as a comparative tool.
In the third chapter, Verga presents the archaeological evidence for history of the area for which the specific remains are documented in the fifth chapter. Adding to the source material discussed by De Luigi, Verga introduces an overview of the location of sites, including Civitella di Nesce, the presence of transhumance trails, remains of buildings, small finds, including votives, and inscriptions. According to Verga, the combined evidence points to the identification of the site of Nersae as the location of the municipium for the res publica Aequiculorum and it is possible to follow the continued history of this area through antiquity.
In addition to more recent studies of the area, listed in the bibliography, a major source is a manuscript with drawings by the architect Giuseppe Simelli in the early 19 th century. Chapter four is devoted to the history of this author, the manuscript, and its important role in the archaeological discussions of his time. Simelli was born in Stroncone in the province of Terni and the account of his travels in Cicolano included study of the majestic "cyclopean" walls in the area. While some colleagues, in particular the French antiquarian Petit-Radel, valued his important observations, others, including the British traveler Dodwell, were unaware of his work. Drawings by Vespignani, intended for a publication of Dodwell's travels in this area, are of particular value for verifying or supplementing Simelli's observations, and other 19 th century studies provide additional information.
Chapter five provides the documentation of the archaeological remains in the area between Pescorocchiano and Civitella. In all, eleven features are described in catalogue format, and their location is marked on the map following the text the of chapter (Tav. I). With the exception of no. 1 (remains of a Roman bridge) and no. 12 (necropolis), the archaeological remains are distributed in three main areas, Casale de Santis (nos. 2, 3, and 4) just south of Monte Forcella, Civitella (nos. 5, 6, and 7), and Casale di Marco (nos. 8, 9, 10 and 11). As is apparent from Verga's description, the photographs, and the drawings, Simelli's work is crucial for documenting remains no longer visible or in poor condition.
The remains from Casale de Santis include large blocks and a Corinthian capital (nos. 2-3) as well as remains of a road (no. 4), and a variety of small finds recorded by Simelli and others. Because of the monumentality of the blocks, and the location of the finds, the original building at this site may have been a large mausoleum used for funerary rituals at the end of the Roman Republic or beginning of the Empire.
The area of Civitella (di Nesce), identified by the church of S. Angelo, preserves remains of a massive polygonal terrace wall, of which the remaining south wall measures over 80 m. (no. 5). Both Simelli and Vespignani have provided drawings of this impressive monument, which includes the podium of a sanctuary roofed with tiles found at the site. Verga compares this podium to temple C at Largo Argentina in Rome, but it is not clear from the description whether it also had a crowning cyma reversa moulding. The tile fragments are said to be of Wikander's type II, and would therefore indicate reuse from the 6 th c. B.C., perhaps from a previous building at the site.
Connected with what remains of the west wall of the terrace is a section of a wall (no. 6) excavated in the 1990s. It enclosed a votive deposit consisting of a variety of objects, including bovine and equine figurines and anatomical votives, pottery, and coins (described and illustrated by G. Alvino in ArchLaz 12:2 [1995] 475-486). In the same general location are other remains of walls that may have been connected with the main terrace (no. 7).
In the area identified as San Silvestro and Casale Di Marco-ex Domizi, we find stretches of walls constructed in opus caementicium and opus quadratum (no. 8). Documented already by Simelli, but today less visible, these walls document considerable technical skill in securing terracing of the land and buttressing as needed.
From the same area are documented elements of paving and architectural elements, including columns, column bases, and an altar, which belong to the second half of the first century B.C. or first third of the first century A.D. (no. 9). Based on inscriptional evidence, they may belong to a sanctuary to eastern deities (Sarapis and Isis).
Further remains from San Silvestro include a stretch of polygonal wall (no. 10). As drawn by Simelli, the blocks are joined with great care, and are of a quality similar to that found at the theater at Pietrabbondante. Simelli further records a block with a serpent carved in relief (no longer identifiable). A stretch of road (no. 11), finally, provides evidence of contacts with neighboring areas.
Chapter six contains a summary of the topography of the area of San Silvestro/Casale di Marco and its archaeological remains. Already the early antiquarians have identified this location with the municipium representing the State of the Aequicoli ( res publica Aequiculorum) because of its position in the landscape and links to the ancient roads and the Salto river. Key points were the plateau of San Silvestro, to be equated with the vicus of Nersae and later the municipium, and the sanctuary at S. Angelo/Civitella di Nesce. As is clear from Verga's presentation, the primary focus of this volume is the topography and landscape as well as the remains of buildings, whereas the reader will need to consult other publications for detailed information on the inscriptions mentioned in the text, and the votive objects and other finds. Although the location of the individual find spots is marked on Tav. I and the general areas are indicated on figs. 32 and 33, aerial photographs and maps of the roads and neighboring communities would have clarified the narrative in the text.
Like other volumes in this series, the quality of the paper is excellent and the print clear and legible. Considering the importance of the contents, it is, however, most unfortunate that the reproduction of maps, plans, and photographs is so poor.
This monograph touches on many important topics, and illustrates well the importance of analyzing all types of evidence for piecing together a historical context for this area of central Italy and for Rome's interactions with her neighbors. As our knowledge about the Aequi increases, the need for a comprehensive study of their history and culture with adequate maps, landscape images, and illustrations of monuments and objects is evident. The study discussed here is for specialists and for research libraries.


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Summary and Review of Case Laws Decided by Income Tax Appellate Tribunals
Deduction u/s 54 - Assessee is Entitled for Deduction even if Property purchased in Joint Names - Mumbai Tribunal
Written by	Amit
Deduction u/s 54 - Mumbai Tribunal Taxpundit.org
Jitendra V Faria vs Income Tax Officer
Can Assessee Claim Deduction u/s 54 when Property was Purchased Jointly? - Held Yes
The name of the assessee's brother was added in the Agreement of new property so purchased for the sake of convenience. However, the entire investment for the purchase of new property i.e. Parag, along with stamp duty and registration charges were paid by the assessee.
There is no justification in the AO's action, in so far entire investment was made by the assessee and only for the safety reason he has included the name of his brother
1. In this appeal, assessee is aggrieved by the action of CIT(A) in directing the AO to tax the entire capital gains on share of old property in the hands of assessee as against 50% assessed by the AO
2. Assessee carries on business in hardware and aluminum sections
3. During the year under appeal he has shown capital gains on sale of residential property which he owned with his wife
4. The property was situated at 8/12, Jai Mahavir Apartments, J. P. Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai-400053.
5. The working of the long-term capital gains was given to the ITO. As per the working 50% was given to the assessee amounting to Rs.51,27,500/- and after indexation capital gains accrued amounted to Rs.43,01,665/-, the assessee has invested in a new residential house with stamp duty and registration for Rs.42,65,856/- and on the balance Rs.35,809/- tax amounting to Rs.7,376/- has been paid
6. While making assessment, AO observed that the new property purchased was in the name of two persons namely the assess e and his brother Shri Kunal Velji Faira and therefore he concluded that the exemption claimed by the assessee will be restricted to 50% inspite of the fact that it was made clear to him in writing that the name of the assessee's brother was included for the sake of convenience and the entire amount was paid by the assessee
7. In an appeal filed by the assessee before the CIT(A), CIT(A) directed the AO to tax the entire capital gains on sale of property in the hands of assessee as against 50% assessed by the AO
8. Assessee is in further appeal before ITAT
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I have considered rival contentions and carefully gone through the orders of the authorities below. From the record, I found that assessee was the owner of a flat in Jai Mahavir Apartment, J. P. Road at Andheri (West) jointly with his wife Mrs. Manisha J. Faria. The said flat was sold for Rs. 1,02,55,000/-. The assessee computed long term capital gains at Rs. 43,01,665/- being 50% share in the property. The assessee invested Rs. 42,01,665/- in another residential property i.e., flat in "Parag" situated on J. P. Road, Andheri (West). The assessee claimed exemption u/s. 54 of Rs. 42,01,665/- and offered capital gains at Rs. 35,809/-. The name of the assessee's brother was added in the Agreement of new property so purchased for the sake of convenience. However, the entire investment for the purchase of new property i.e. Parag, along with stamp duty and registration charges were paid by the assessee. This fact has been confirmed by the AO on page 2 of the Assessment order as under:-
"The entire cost of the new property is borne by the assessee though the property is in the joint name with his brother…"
Since, the new house was purchased by the assessee by incorporating name of his brother, AO restricted deduction u/s.54 to the extent of 50% value of new property, however, AO did not agree with assessee's contention and restricted exemption u/s.54 to Rs.21,32,929/- i.e., 50% of the cost of the new flat In an appeal before CIT(A), he has directed AO to tax the entire capital gains in assessee's hands by disregarding the fact that 50% of the sale in old house was owned by his wife. I found that wife has already offered her share of capital gains in her return of income filed with the Department. Thus, there is no justification in the order of CIT(A) for taxing the entire capital gains in the hands of the assessee.
Now coming to the allegation of the AO that since assessee has incorporated name of his brother, he is entitled to only 50% of the investment so made in the new house. There is no justification in the AO's action, in so far entire investment was made by the assessee and only for the safety reason he has included the name of his brother. I found that in the assessment order itself at page 2, the AO has observed that entire cot of new property was borne by the assessee though the property is in the joint name with his brother.
Under these facts and circumstances, there is no justification for giving 50% benefit of investment in the new house. The issue is also covered by the decision of hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of CIT v Ravinder Kumar Arora (2012) 342 ITR 38 (Del) wherein High Court held that the assessee was entitled to full exemption u/s. 54F when he full amount was invested by the assessee even though the property was purchased in the joint names of the assessee and his wi e It may be appreciated that even in the case before the hon'ble Delhi High Court, the AO had allowed exemption only to the extent of 50%. The question raised by the Revenue before the hon'ble High Court reads as under:
"Whether the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal was correct in law in gran ing the exemption under section 54F. of the Income-tax Act, 1961, to the assessee for the whole consideration of Rs. 3,28,15,000 for the purpose of the new asset (the residential property) in the joint names of the assessee and his wife, and not to the extent of 5 0 per cent. share of the assessee in the new asset?" The hon'ble High Court has at pages 42 and 43 held as under:
"9. At the outset, the important factual findings recorded by the Tribunal in this case are that it was the assessee who independently invested in the purchase of new residential house though in his own name but along with the name of his wife also and that it was the assessee who paid stamp duty and corporation tax at the time of the registration of the sale deed of the house so purchased and has also paid commission and legal expenses in connection with the purchase of the house. The Tribunal further records that whole of the purchase consideration has been paid by the assessee and not even a single penny has been contributed by the wife in the purchase of the house. The Tribunal also noted the argument that the property was purchased by the assessee in the joint names with his wife for "shagun" purpose and because of the fact that the assessee was physically handicapped. The Tribunal further concludes that as a matter of fact, the assessee was the real owner of the residential house in question.
10. On the aforesaid facts, we are of the view that the conditions stipulated in section 54F stand fulfilled. It would be treated as the property purchased by the assessee in his name and merely because he has included the name of his wife and the property purchased in the joint names would not make any difference. Such a conduct has to be, rather, encouraged which gives empowerment to women. There are various schemes floated by the Government itself permitting joint ownership with wife.1fthe view of the Assessing Officer (AO) or the contention of the Revenue is accepted, it would be a de ogatory step.
11. Even when we look into the matter from another angle, the facts remain that the assessee is the actual and constructive owner of the house. In CIT v. Podar Cement P. Ltd. [1997] 226 ITR 625 (SC), the Supreme Court has also accepted the theory of constructive ownership. Moreover, section 54F mandates that the house should be purchased by the assessee and it does not stipulate that the house should be purchased in the name of the assessee only Here is a case where the house was purchased by the assessee and that too in his name and wife 's name was also included additionally. Such inclusion of the name of the wife for the above stated peculiar factual reason should not stand in the way of the deduction legitimately accruing to the assessee. The objective of section 54F and the like provision such as section 54 is to provide impetus to the house construction and so long as the purpose of house construction is achieved, such hyper technicality should not impede the way of deduction which the Legislature has allowed. Purposive construction is to be preferred as against the literal construction, more so when even literal construction also does not say that the house should be purchased in the name of the assessee only. Section 54F of the Act is the beneficial provision which should be interpreted liberally in favour of the exemption/deduction to the taxpayer and deduction should not be denied on hyper technical ground. The Andhra Pradesh High Court in the case of Late Mir Gulam Ali Khan v. CIT [1987J 165 ITR 228 (AP) has held that the object of granting exemption under section 54 of the Act is that an assessee who sells a residential house for purchasing another house must be given exemption so far as capital gains are concerned. The word "assessee" must . be given wide and liberal interpretation so as to include his legal heirs also. There is no warrant for giving too strict an interpretation to the word "assessee" as that would frustrate the object of granting exemption. "
This decision of the Delhi High Court was subsequently followed by Delhi High Court itself in case of Kamal Wahal 351 ITR 4.
In view of the above discussion, I do not find any merit in the action of AO for restricting exemption u/s.54 to the extent of 50% of the value of the new house. The CIT(A) was also not justified in directing the AO to tax entire capital gain on sale of old property in the hands of assessee when 50% of the old house was owned by his wife and she had paid capital gain separately for her share of the house.
Cases Referred to
1. CIT v Kamal Wahal 351 ITR 4
2. CIT v Ravinder Kumar Arora (2012) 342 ITR 38 (Del)
3. Mir Gulam Ali Khan v. CIT [1987J 165 ITR 228 (AP)
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Case Name: Jitendra V Faria vs. ITO
Order Date: Thursday, 27 April 2017
Court: Tribunals
Cout Name: Mumbai Tribunal
Section: 54, 54F
Citation: 417Taxpundit354
Favouring: Assessee
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What is out there for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy? Twenty years ago – it would be very difficult for patients to access the latest medical research. Except of course by asking your doctor. Doctors, specialist or not know an awful lot but there is research going on all over the world. Papers are published by the thousands and doctors simply don't have the time to read all of them. Staying on top of one's special interest may be all that a physician can manage. Flash forward twenty years and now we have the indispensable internet. Pages and pages of medical information – but it is knowing where to look!
On to business. now – Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy – CIMP. So what is it?
Peripheral neuropathy is a set of symptoms caused by damage to the nerves that are away from the brain and spinal cord. These distant nerves are called peripheral nerves. They carry sensations (feeling) to the brain and control the movement of our arms and legs. They also control the bladder and bowel. Some of the chemotherapy and other drugs used to treat cancer can damage peripheral nerves. When this happens it is called chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). This can be a disabling side effect of cancer treatment.
There are a number of different causes of these symptoms, not only chemo – so if they do develop you should seek the advice of your doctor.
Here are some links – some of them are from the USA.
Two more things – perhaps more on the fringe.
In Japan, herbal medicine is sometimes used alongside traditional chemotherapy to reduce side effects but research is lacking in this area with only small studies. The herbs are not widely available – certainly there is nothing on Amazon. There is a Japanese version of Amazon – Rakuten but my Japanese is very limited! Who knows what might arrive in the post!
Just to finish – here is "My legs are Weak" by Paloma Faith. Lyrics are a bit sad but she has a wonderful voice..


The American singer,Ariana Grande, has released the four episodes of her documentary, The Dangerous Woman Diaries,on Youtube.
The first episode titled The Light Is Coming gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her work on her newest album, Sweetener, which is largely an artistic reaction to her experiences on the Dangerous Woman Tour.
The second episode titled Here's The Gag shows when Ariana kicks off the Dangerous Woman Tour with her dancers and crew. We get insight into her creative process, her reasons for doing this series, and her relationship with the twins, Brian and Scott, her main collaborators.
The third episode titled Grateful shows how life on tour can be difficult for Ariana,her crew and how they cope while on the road. Also featuring never before seen footage of Ariana and her crew's backstage antics.
The fourth episode is titled One Love which shows Ariana's put together the One Love concert and resume her tour as a show of love for her fans after the Manchester terror attack.


Listed below are publications on collection specimens from the most recent five years.
Grande, L. 2017. Curators: Behind the Scenes of Natural History Museums. University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL.
Nielsen, J.G. 2017. Revision of the genus Nybelinella (Teleostei, Bythitidae) with a new Atlantic, abyssal species. Zootaxa 4247(1): 45-54. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4247.1.4.


Do you have blinds inside the glass panes of your Simonton patio door? Have they stopped working? While it seems like it might be a difficult thing to fix, it's actually quite simple. Follow the steps below and your blinds will be working again in no time. Everything you need is already a part of your door.
It will be necessary to remove the slider control that typically opens and closes the blinds. This is actually pretty easy. Grab the end away from the track and tilt it out. Now the control should be free.
You'll notice on the backside there are two rollers and a series of magnets. It is the magnets that actually open and close the blinds. They attach to two pieces of metal inside the track.
The next step will be reconnecting the controller with the two metal pieces in the door track that control the blinds. Locate the stop point at the top of the track and insert the controller just below it the same way you removed it previously. Angle the edge in while pushing the other side down.
Once in the track, the controller should be able to slide up and down. Position it at the top, and slide it down slowly while listening for a metallic click. When you hear it, stop sliding. That will be the sound of a metal piece in the door connecting with the magnets on the controller.
Now we'll need to slide the controller down further so it makes a connection with the second metal piece. It should be close to the first one. When you hear that second click, your blinds should be reconnected. Now they will operate smoothly again.
If you have questions about your doors or windows, call Liberty Window at 888-645-9479.


The following Vangear camper van units are available now. We design and manufacturer our units in Brighton UK.
The KOMBI has 2 versions, one with a camping stove and one with a built in hob. They are lightweight, removable and economical.
The MINI unit has a single hob, sink and storage.
The XS (extra small) MODULAR SYSTEM our slim line system which is comprises of the Maxi XS unit, a wheel arch unit and a slim line rear unit primarily for storage.
Watch our video below on how easy our units are to fit to your van.
I fitted the units as soon as they arrived and they were really easy to fit. I think I did a reasonable job!
I'm yet to sort the electrics, but the integral twin USB and 12V socket will work perfectly.
The fridge works really well and is totally silent. The maxi unit is really stylish and it was really easy to connect the gas and water for the hob/sink.
We went to Wales for a week of camping in Snowdonia 2 days after the units arrived. All of our cooking/eating utensils fit into the maxi unit. We use the smaller unit to store a kettle and toaster and then the large cupboard is big enough to store a week's worth of food. We have 2 captains seats up front which rotate, so the table worked really well for our family of 4 to eat and relax.
I've had a really busy Summer displaying every weekend, so we've only managed to get out for the one week, but i'm going to get the electrics sorted over the winter and then can't wait to make the most of the van next Spring!
Thanks for the updates during the design phase of these units. I'm really glad we waited for the upgrades to your modular system as the layout is perfect for what we need. The design is contemporary, stylish and looks great in our van! The units are great quality and the fridge/hob/sink are the best that money can buy.
I'd definitely recommend these units. I've not found anything else out there that matches their simplicity, flexibility and stunning looks.
Great customer service. We collected units ourselves from Vangear's workshop, where they helped with dry fitting and adjustments. Would highly recommend Vangear products.
Bought the Vangear Maxi unit. Beautiful workmanship & top notch customer service from these guys. Could not ask for anymore. If you are looking for great looking cooking pods or the full system for your van, then you can't go wrong with these guys.
" we're really please with them, good work. We were all over them going ohh I see thats a good way of doing that etc etc.
We would like to go ahead and order 2 more please in the same finish."
Received our maxi unit today. Very good quality. Would highly recommend.
Perfect product and perfect after sales service!!! Congrats!!!
Fantastic units and fantastic customer service.
things i keep noticing that have been so well engineered and thought through..
clearly by craftsmen who actually use the things they make ! "


It's been three years since we heard any new material from Alicia Keys. Since her hiatus, the R&B songbird became a new mom to three-year-old Egypt and is enjoying the married life with hubby Swizz Beatz. Now she's ready to make her return to music.
Keys released a new video via her Twitter account to give fans an update on her follow-up album to her 2009 effort 'The Element of Freedom.' In the six-minute clip, the Grammy-winning singer sits at a piano and discusses her eight-month musical journey crafting songs for the project.
We can't hardly wait. We are glad to see you back Alicia Keys!


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Q: Discount,Rating Filler navigation in magento I have requirement to display discount percentage,rating  on navigation filler in magneto.
please give any idea or suggestion for this.
or please share link if have free magneto extension.
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A: Create an attribute discount of type dropdown. use the attribute in layred navigation filterable with results.
Create two options for the attribute 0-50& 50 & above.
And assign to relevant attribute set. And select the range on which particular products fall on editing/adding products.

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Corporations are, by their very nature, masculine!
To be successful in corporate, you have to be super focused on the results you are working towards and it is all about making decisions, taking action, making profit – doing, doing, doing!
Corporations are also very unforgiving!
Just when you breathe a sign of relief that you have made budget for the year, you have to start all over again. The goal posts are constantly moved and so you soothe your soul with "when I get my work up to date, then I will have the time to sort my personal life out" until it dawns on you that your work is never up to date and that can build into resentment or martyrdom.
Men naturally do short sprints or bursts of action whereas women naturally do a marathon. In corporate, women often push themselves to match the sprint action of men, yet because they are designed for marathons, they sprint throughout the marathon and get burned out.
In most corporations, personal freedom and expression is very low on the agenda and women often leave their successful corporate jobs to pursue their purpose and their passion in their own business.
But, here is the problem: when women start their own business, they often go about things with their masculine corporate mindset (expressed in action) so create a huge amount of busy-ness, often without the corresponding results.
Your business is a direct reflection of you, which means simply that you ARE the company, the brand and the message and putting your whole self out there on show for the world to see is terrifying to say the least.
A few years in, when you have realized that busy is boring and doesn't yield results, you stop caring so much about what others think about you and get more interested in getting better results in an easier way. Work smarter, not harder so to speak.
That is when things really get interesting because the thing that is going to work the best, is to get into reality and let go of trying to control the outcome. To do this, you have to surrender your mind to your heart and allow your passion and your purpose to guide you!
And that is when you allow your heart to open and you finally hear its voice clearly – your intuition!
To be open to receiving your inner guidance, you must allow yourself to BE.
Allow your guidance to come through and receive it in the feminine, internalize your guidance and then take inspired guidance in the masculine. That, and surrender the "how" to The Universe.
It is then, and only then that their desire become larger than their fears and they go after it with everything they have got.
Many of us do a spiritual bypass where we use every manifestation tool, treatment, meditation within grasp, yet find that despite being hugely busy, we aren´t getting the results that we truly desire. Deep down we know something is blocking us and we have tried everything we can think of to clear it. The blocks generally sit in our blind spots and are filled with our fears.
I understand how our fears hold us back, because mine do too! We never stop learning and growing and as we breakthrough every glass ceiling, our awareness grows and we get to a new level of possibilities and again, any resistance you have to your new desire, will come up to be attended to.
Peta Panos is a Transformation Expert who specializes in helping visionary entrepreneurs who are not getting their desired results in their purpose based business.
Born and raised in South Africa, this former burnt out CEO changed every aspect of her life at 41. Having made every mistake in the book as she transformed her own life, Peta has cracked the code on what holds us back; how to navigate the subconscious mind and how to access your fullest potential so you can live the life you know you were meant for.


What you do: Call out characteristics of some of the children in your group ("Take a swim if you have black hair/red shoes/are wearing a dress/like to eat chocolate/etc.!") one at a time. Encourage children who share that characteristic to "swim" through the middle of the group and switch places. Every three to four characteristics, call out, "Dive in!" and encourage all children to "swim" to a new spot around the circle.
What you do: Make sure children are seated in a tight circle so each child can see a card set in the center of the circle. Place one card FACE DOWN in front of each child, then put the rest of the cards in a stack face up in the center of the circle.
What you do: Explain the goal of the game is to collect the most cards. At the same time, tell all children to flip over the card in front of them. Each child will try to spot the one symbol that appears both on their own card and on the card in the center. The first child to do so will call out the matching picture and then take the center card, placing it on top of the card in front of them to build a personal pile. That child then begins using the new top card on their personal pile to find a match with the center card. Repeat this process each time a new center card is revealed. Play continues until no cards remain in the draw pile. The child with the most cards wins!
eGL TIP: Tell children they can point and call out descriptions ("owl," "blue animal," "mailman," etc.) if they don't know the characters' or objects' actual names.
What you do: Show and read the Bible story on pages 32-37 from the God's Story for Me Bible. Ask the Bible story review questions. Each time a child answers a question correctly, give the child a sticker.
What you do:Say the verse by yourself, but replace one word with a long pause and cover your face with the fish cut-out when you pause. For example: "'Trust the (pause, cover face) with all your heart,' Proverbs 3:5." Ask the children to think and try to say the missing word. (The answer would be "Lord.") After the children have guessed the missing word, say the whole verse with the children. Continue with the activity, leaving out a different word each time.
What you do: Give each child an animal mask to wear. Make sure pairs of animal masks are given out (two bunnies, two giraffes, etc.) as this will be important in a later activity. Spread out the animal cards in the center of the group.
What you do: Ask children to close their eyes. Pick up the bunny card and hide it face-down behind you. Encourage children to guess which animal is missing. Once they figure out which one is missing, return the bunny card and read the promise by the bunny on the leader sheet. If the children believe God keeps that promise, encourage them to act like the animal on their mask! Continue the activity by removing the other animals shown on the leader sheet one at a time.
What you do: Encourage children to sit their animal masks on the floor behind them and leave them alone until it's time to use them again.
What you do: Ask children to put their animal masks back on.
What you do: Use the whiteboard marker to draw one of the animals from your children's animal masks on the whiteboard. When a child correctly guesses the animal you're drawing, encourage the children wearing that animal mask to find each other and walk side-by-side around the circle. Continue until all animals represented in your group have been drawn.


Following in the footsteps of Huawei and likely Samsung, Apple is widely rumored to release at least one new iPhone model with a triple-lens rear camera in 2019. That model is now believed to be the next generation of the iPhone XS Max.
If the rumor proves to be accurate and depending on the implementation, there are several potential advantages of the third lens, including advanced 3D sensing, increased optical zoom, improved low-light performance, and improved photo quality in general thanks to the collection of more light and color data.
Apple has repeatedly expressed a profound interest in augmented reality. The release of ARKit instantly made augmented reality accessible to hundreds of millions of iPhones and iPads, but Apple is just getting started in this area.
A third lens would likely result in significantly improved 3D spatial recognition on the iPhone, with a report last year suggesting that the rear-facing sensing capabilities will be even more advanced than the front-facing TrueDepth system on the iPhone X. This would open the door to several augmented reality use cases.
The same report claimed the triple-lens camera array will be capable of stereoscopic imaging, in which two of the sensors would be able to capture images of a single object from different angles. A triangulation method would then be used to obtain the distance between the iPhone and the object.
Back in 2017, Bloomberg News reported that Apple aimed to include rear-facing 3D sensing capabilities in its 2019 iPhones. But, at the time, the report said Apple was evaluating a time-of-flight approach that calculates the time it takes for a laser to bounce off surrounding objects to create a 3D image of the environment.
Whichever implementation Apple uses, the third lens would no doubt improve the iPhone's augmented reality capabilities. And that, in turn, could lay the foundation for the rumored launch of augmented reality Apple Glasses in 2020.
A third lens would likely enable 3x optical zoom on an iPhone for the first time, enabling users to magnify the image in the viewfinder by up to 3x without a blurry reduction in quality like digital zoom.
By comparison, the iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max feature 2x optical zoom.
Huawei's P20 Pro smartphone was the first with a triple-lens rear camera system, including a 40-megapixel lens, a 20-megapixel monochrome lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
A third lens on the iPhone, if a traditional sensor, would draw in additional light for improved low-light performance.
Apple is certainly heavily invested in computational photography. On the latest iPhones, for example, Smart HDR results in photos with more highlight and shadow detail, while Depth Control significantly improves Portrait Mode.
Google's new "Night Sight" mode on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL sets the bar for low-light photos, however, by using machine learning to choose the right colors based on the content of the image. The result is much brighter photos in low-light conditions, without having to use the camera flash.
With a third lens, and improved machine learning, perhaps Apple can come out with a feature to rival Night Sight in 2019.
Original article title: Possibilities of a Triple-Lens iPhone Camera: Improved 3D Sensing, Zoom, and Low-Light Photos.
This full article can be read at: Possibilities of a Triple-Lens iPhone Camera: Improved 3D Sensing, Zoom, and Low-Light Photos.
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A bunch of items are part of a "Buy $30, Get $10 Holiday Cash Card" sale this week. I am noting all participating items with an asterisk (*).
48ct. Puffs facial tissues are .99. Use the .50 coupon from the 10/28 PG and pay .49.
18.5-19oz. Progresso soup is 4-for-$5. Buy four and use the $1-off-4 appp ecoupon and pay $4 for four, or $1 each.
25-30ct. Halls cough drops are $2.19 each or 2-for-$4. Buy two and use the $1.25-off-2 from the 11/4 SS. Pay $2.75 for two, or about $1.38 each.
11.1-15.2oz. General Mills cereals (ad shows yellow box Cheerios) are $2.99 each or 2-for-$5. Buy two and use this $1-off-2 printable or the $1-off-2 exoupon in the CVS app to drop these to $1.50 each.
Tresemme Premium haircare products are $5.49 each or 2-for-$10. Scan your CVS card at the Coupon Center in store for a $2-off-2 store coupon. Stack that with the $5-off-2 from the 11/4 RM2 or the 10/21 RM2 (exp. 11/4!) You'll pay $3 for two, or $1.50 each.
40ct. Bounce fabric softener sheets are $2.94. Use the $1 coupon from the 10/28 PG and pay $1.94. The CVS app has a .50 ecoupon too.
Downy 34oz. liquid fabric softener is $2.94. Use the $1 coupon from the 10/28 PG and pay $1.94. The CVS app has a .50 ecoupon too.
12-16ct. Tide Pods and Gain Flings or 6.5ct. Downy Unstopables are all $4.94. Use the $3 ecoupon in the CVS app and pay $1.94. The 10/14 RM has a $2 coupon for Gain Flings too.
31-34oz. Tide Simply liquid laundry detergent is $2.94. Use the $1 coupon from the 10/14 RM and pay $1.94. The CVS app has a .50 ecoupon too.
Nature's Truth oils are $6.79 each or 2-for-$10. Buy two and use two $1 coupons from the 9/9 RM1 (exp. 11/9!) and pay $8 for two, or $4 each.
Bounty giant 4 roll paper towels are $6.99. Use the .25 coupon from the 10/28 PG or the ecoupon in the CVS app and pay $6.74.
Charmin Mega 6 roll bath tissue is $6.99. Use the .25 coupon from the 10/28 PG or the ecoupon in the CVS app and pay $6.74.
Tide 92-100oz. liquid laundry detergent is $11.99. Use the $3 coupon from the 10/28 PG or the ecoupon in the CVS app and pay $8.99.
Buy 7 hair color products over time and get the 8th FREE with your ExtraCare card.*Valid through 12/31/18. Purchase 7 hair color products and get the 8th free, up to $9.00 in retail value (plus sales tax on regular retail value). Excludes Colorsilk and Colorsilk Luminista. Coupon will be available to redeem within 2-3 days of your 7th purchase.
Colgate Max, Total, or 2-in-1 4-6oz. are $3.49. Buy one and get $2 ExtraBucks, limit 2. Use the $2 coupon from the 11/4 SS Pay $1.49 and get $2 back, making this FREE and a moneymaker!
Trident 9-18ct. gum is 3-for-$3. Buy three and get $1 ExtraBucks, limit 1. That's $2 for three, or about .66 each.
Colgate Total or Optic White mouthwashes 500ml - 16oz. are $3.99. Buy one and get $1 ExtraBucks, limit 2. Use the $2 coupon from the 11/4 SS. Pay $1.99 and get $1 back, making this .99.
15-18oz. Softsoap body wash is $4.49 or 2-for-$8. Buy two and get $4 ExtraBucks, limit 4. Use two .75 printables. Pay $6.50 and get $4 back. That's $2.50 for two, or $1.25 each!
Speed Stick and Lady Speed Stick are 2-for-$5.50. Buy two and get $2.50 ExtraBucks, limit 4. This drops the price to $3 for two, or $1.50 each.
Clear Care 12oz. or Opti Free Puremoist 10oz. twin packs are $16.99. Buy one and get $3 ExtraBucks, limit 1. Use the $6 coupon from the 11/4 RM1. Pay $10.99 and get $3 back, making this $7.99.
Buy three Hallmark cards and get $3 ExtraBucks, limit 1. Ad does not state any price restrictions.
LA Girl nail gift sets (9 polishes) are $4.99. Buy one and get $3 ExtraBucks, limit 1. This drops the price to $1.99.


Duck paddle boat for sale from Beston amusement. Duck paddle boat is a kind of cute and novel design water ride for amusement parks. It is a combination between sports, entertainment, leisure and other function which could provide people more satisfaction. People could enjoy the happiness and also exercises by pedal these boats. We can see these good-looking pedal boats in the water amusement parks, small ponds, rivers and other squares with water activities.
There are mainly two kinds of duck pedal boat which is sorted by power. One is the human-powered paddle boats, the other one is the electric duck paddle boat. Human powered paddle boats are manually, that means people should press the pedals by foot. Passengers could enjoy the pleasure when pedaling these boats. Parents could bring their kids to the water parks. Kids love these animals shape rides and these rides will bring them more benefits. Electric paddle boats with duck model is easy to operate, it will save efforts, kids and adults could enjoy themselves without take efforts to pedal them. And electric duck boats are environmental. There are several kinds of duck paddle boats, rubber duck boats, ordinary model paddle boats and so on. Among of these types, rubber duck boats are the most popular.
Rubber Duck Paddle Boat is A Warm Presence for Passengers.
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Are haunted thrills what you love about October to prepare for Halloween? Don't look any further, check out our favorite spots to experience haunted mazes and thrills in San Diego this October!
Experience a thrill that is too big to keep indoors. Head to the historic Balboa Park if you dare to seek out two terror filled experiences. First, you'll have to find your way out of the eXperiment maze, a horrifying maze where you'll be stalked by your favorite horror characters. After you crawl and scream your way out of the maze, enter the mile long trail if you dare. The Haunted Trail winds around the park where you'll feel like you're trapped in Friday the 13th. Watch out for Jason, Freddy, Michael Myers, and Pennywise as you creep your way through the trail. Who knows what, or who, will pop out next.
If you love Downtown San Diego and the Gaslamp District, experience the terror the Haunted Hotel has in store for you. Make your way through the Haunted Hotel, where clowns will turn the corners unexpectedly while you fight your way through the zombie infested hallways and find yourself in the Morgue Autopsy Lab. Find out for yourself what other horrors are waiting while making your way out of this hotel.
One haunt not good enough for you? Then experience The Scream Zone, San Diego's largest haunted experience. With 3 horror filled attractions, you won't know what hit you when you step inside The Scream Zone on the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Make your way into the House of Horror, where you'll be trapped by clowns and shaken up in the darkness, unknowing of where you are. Or pile into a wagon for the Haunted Hayride, where you'll be taken into the darkness where terrifying clowns, demonic dolls, and bloodthirsty zombies are waiting for your arrival. Choose to go to the Karnevil, the terrifying freakshow that will leave you disoriented and petrified. If you're up for the challenge, experience all 3 haunts and see which one leaves you running for your life.


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Senator Murray Blasts Secretary Scalia For Inadequate Proposal to Replace Retiree Protection He Fought to Strike Down
Senator Murray blasts Trump Administration for inadequate proposal on conflicted investment advice
After suing the Department of Labor to strike down the Obama-era fiduciary standard, Scalia took over the Department as Secretary and worked on the new, weaker proposal
Senator Murray: "Instead of moving ahead with this proposal that will leave people across the country vulnerable, the Department should go back to the drawing board and come up with one that actually protects them…"
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement in response to a new proposal from the Department of Labor (DOL) which represents a severely watered down version of the Obama-era fiduciary standard, and would leave retirement savers and investors vulnerable to receiving conflicted financial advice.
'This inadequate proposal will leave financial advisers free to put their interests ahead of their clients'. We need a strong fiduciary rule to protect people's hard-earned savings—and we had one before Scalia sued the Department of Labor to strike it down. Then he took over the Department of Labor and replaced it with this subpar proposal. Instead of moving ahead with this proposal that will leave people across the country vulnerable, the Department should go back to the drawing board and come up with one that actually protects them and meets the high standard that Congress mandated in ERISA."
In 2018, now-Secretary Scalia sued the Department of Labor on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and other financial services trade groups to challenge the Obama-era fiduciary standard which required financial advisers to put their clients' financial security ahead of their own interests. Despite previous court rulings upholding the Obama-era standard, the Trump Administration chose not to defend it in court after the Fifth Circuit ruled against it, effectively killing the rule. Even though Secretary Scalia played a key role in striking down the rule, and once wrote an op-ed referring to it as a regulatory "Godzilla," Secretary Scalia did not recuse himself in the Department's work on a new standard.
The new proposal cedes the Department of Labor's central role in protecting retirement savers to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)—which is contrary to Congressional intent in enacting the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA")—and demonstrates a disregard for the intentional choices that Congress made over 40 years ago when it enacted ERISA and explicitly rejected giving SEC jurisdiction as Congress wanted to ensure the highest levels of protections for retirement savers in adopting a fiduciary standard of care because of the special nature and purposes of employee benefit plans. The SEC standards which the Department of Labor have aligned their proposal with do not meet ERISA's high bar of protection for retirement savers as the SEC's Regulation Best Interest is explicit in providing that it is not a fiduciary standard.


Ever since we got back from our vacation in July we have been busy here, came back in the middle of a big group, and then we had members of our board here for a week. I am finally getting back to doing some reports, so stay tuned as I will posting several today to get caught up.
Check this link, San Luis is Number 1! Whohoo!


High temperatures cause production shortage | Jasmine Food Corporation Sdn. Bhd.
19 March 2016 | PETALING JAYA – Extreme high temperatures can irreversibly damage rice yield and grain quality, causing a shortage in production, said Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi). Its Climate Change, Adaptation and Mitigation Programme, Agrobiodiversity and Environment Research Centre deputy director Norlida Mohamed Hamim said rice thrived in hot and dry to humid climates. However, she said extreme heat episodes could cause damage to the yield and quality as well as plant processes such as germination and fertilisation.
"Rice is highly susceptible to heat stress, particularly during the reproductive and ripening stages. "Extremely high temperatures – even for a few hours – during flowering can cause complete sterility while during ripening, this can lead to reduced grain filling and poor milling quality, resulting in more broken grains. "In combination with other constraints, such as lack of water, canopy temperatures can increase even further. Unfortunately, hot days and warmer nights have increased recently," she told The Star.
A 2°C rise in temperature could lead to a 13% reduction in padi yield while drought – or a 15% decrease in seasonal rainfall – could lead to a drop in yield of up to 80%. The hot and dry weather could also increase the population of rice pest, which could contribute to the decline in rice yields.
"Lack of water, irregular rainfall patterns and water pressures will increase the intensity of some diseases of rice such as 'brown spot and blast' (rice leaf blast)," added Norlida.
On Thursday, The Star reported that the Government was ready to import more rice in case of shortage due to the persisting El Nino phenomenon. Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman had said that Malaysia imported 30% of rice for the nation's consumption while the other 70% came from local growers. "If production falls, we will increase the import to offset the drop in local supply. Of course, that will be a temporary measure," he said.
This came as padi farmers in the rice bowl states of Kedah and Perlis complained that they had yet to start their replanting season despite having gotten their soil ready as there was no water.
According to Mardi, one of the ways to tackle the weather issue was by breeding for new rice cultivars or varieties, which were more tolerant to higher temperatures, more efficient in water use and with a longer ripening phases to ensure enough grain filling to cope with the changed climatic scenario. This, she said, could possibly be done through genetic engineering.
Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada), however, advised farmers not to panic just yet as there is still enough water supply for this year's first farming season. Mada is an agency under the Agriculture and Agro-based Ministry responsible for the development and management of the padi industry in Kawasan Muda. Its general manager Fouzi Ali said water levels at three dams in the area was at 81.77% capacity.
"The reservoir level is comfortable compared to the minimum of 202,342ha (550,000 acres) or 679 million cubic metres of water needed to start a farming season. "This reservoir is sufficient for the first farming season," he said in a statement yesterday. The current reservoir level is at 404,455ha (999,432 acres) with 1,233 million cubic metres of water.
Mada has also issued an irrigation and planting schedule for farmers in Kawasan Muda, a 100,685ha area in Kedah and Perlis dedicated to padi farming. The schedule, which takes effect starting March 30, is placed at strategic locations in Kawasan Muda. "With high levels of water at the dams, there shouldn't be any critical problems. It is important for all farmers to follow the schedule to avoid water wastage," said Fouzi.
There are two padi farming seasons a year – from March until August and from September until February.


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Manca Jurič (født 18. januar 1995 i Ljubljana, Slovenien) er en kvindelig slovensk håndboldspiller, der spiller for RK Krim og Sloveniens kvindehåndboldlandshold.

Hun blev udtaget til landstræner Dragan Adžić' trup ved VM i kvindehåndbold 2021 i Spanien, hvor det slovenske hold blev nummer 17.

Referencer

Eksterne henvisninger

Håndboldspillere fra Slovenien

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Dr Tom Cresswell
Isotope Ecologist
tom.cresswell@ansto.gov.au
Find me on ResearchGate
Tom is an environmental research scientist with a passion for understanding how humans impact our environment. He studies how pollution interacts with living organisms in freshwaters through to coastal areas. Tom's position at ANSTO allows him to use nuclear techniques (radioisotope tracers) to very precisely study how quickly pollutants get into a living organism, where it goes within the tissues and then how quickly they are removed from the tissues if the source of pollution is removed or the animal moves to cleaner waters. This helps us understand what kind of effect the pollution will have on the organism so that we can better manage our precious aquatic ecosystems. Tom is currently working with the offshore petroleum industry to assist in providing a scientific basis for their decommissioning planning.
He has also been developing nuclear techniques to improve agricultural fertilisers. Tracing how much nutrient a plant takes up through its roots or leaves is complicated, and many traditional techniques fail as the fertiliser nutrients get swamped by the existing nutrients in the plant. By using nuclear techniques, we can accurately trace where the fertiliser goes in the plant and how quickly it moves. This allows us to develop new fertilisers that are more efficient at delivering essential nutrients to the plant while minimising the impact on the environment from over fertilising.
ORICID: 0000-0002-5320-7553
Ecotoxicology, Aquatic Ecosystems, Radioisotope, Trace Metals, Radiotracers
Use of radiotracers to determine kinetics of element/nutrient bioaccumulation from a range of sources
Development of live-animal radiotracer methodology
Advanced imaging techniques of biological tissues (PSL autoradiography, Accelerator Micro PIXE, Synchrotron XFM)
ICP-AES, ICP-MS, Gamma Spectrometry
Student supervision and mentoring
Extensive Australian and international fieldwork
Science communication and community engagement
Qualifications & Achievements
PhD Applied Sciences, RMIT University and CSIRO Land and Water, Australia (2013)
MSc Applied Marine Science (Distinction), University of Plymouth, United Kingdom (2005)
BSc (Hons 1) Ocean Science, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom (2003)
2016 – University of Wollongong/ANSTO Collaborative Seed Project Grant of AUD$6,000. Study title: Naturally occurring radioactive materials in the ocean: radiological and ecotoxicological effects on benthic marine organisms.
2013-2016 – ANSTO co-investigator of seven successful Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) research awards totalling AUD$68,995.
2011 – AINSE Research Award for 2011. AUD$14,750 to conduct radiotracer work in collaboration with RMIT University, CSIRO Land and Water and ANSTO Environment as part of PhD research.
2009 – Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) to conduct PhD
Current supervisor for 5 PhD students
Supervisor for 4 completed PhD and 3 completed Hons. students
Career mentor for RMIT and RACI Career Mentor Programs
Committees, Memberships & Affiliations
Board member (Chemical Sciences Cluster Representative) of Science and Technology Australia (STA), 2018-present
Board member (Vice President) of Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry – Australasia (SETAC-AU). Role includes engaging early career researchers through the development and administration of $30k p/a of prizes and awards for the society, Sep 2015-present
Board member (Secretary) of the South Pacific Environmental Radioactivity Association (SPERA), Sep 2016-present
Member, International Union of Radioecology (IUR), Jan 2015-present
Affiliate Researcher, CSIRO, Jun 2015-present
Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne, Mar 2018-present


Earlier this week I found myself engaged in a Facebook discussion about the comparative merits of French and English food and it started me thinking about all the French food I love (I can already feel a flurry of French posts coming on…).
I suspect that most people would think immediately of complex haute cuisine but, for me, it's all about the simple things; cassoulet, beautiful patisserie, baguettes, crepes, tartiflette and, of course, croque monsieur.
When I was a small child, someone, I forget who, bought me a childrens' cookery book full of recipes for the usual biscuits and jam tarts and, for some bizarre reason, croque monsieur. I think it was the first time I realised that people in other countries ate different food to us and it seemed incredibly exotic to me. Bear in mind that this was the late 60s, we never ate "foreign" food at home and I had never even heard of a toasted sandwich.
Fast forward to 1989 and our first family holiday in France; 1000 miles of driving, two fractious toddlers, two exhausted parents and a café in Quimper. We sat in the sunshine watching the world go by and regained our equilibrium over a cup of coffee and a croque monsieur. It was divine, every bit as delicious as I had imagined it all those years before; the sweet bread offset by smoky ham, deep flavoured Gruyere and a smooth, moist béchamel sauce. It was instantly apparent that we were no longer in England.
I made this for lunch today and it still has the power to transport me from a cold, wet winter afternoon to a carefree summer's afternoon in a cathedral square in Brittany. I hope it does the same for you.
Pour the milk into a pan with the bay leaf and a good grinding of black pepper. Bring to the boil then set aside to infuse.
Melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat. When bubbling, stir in the flour and cook together for a minute or two. Add the milk, a little at a time, stirring continually until you have a thick, smooth sauce. Set aside.
Spread each slice of bread thinly with butter. Turn two slices over and spread the un-buttered side with the mustard. Top with half the grated gruyere and the ham. Top with the other slices of bread – butter side up and put the sandwiches in a dry, oven-proof frying pan over a medium heat. Cook until browned and then turn and brown on the other side.
Remove the pan from the heat and top with the béchamel sauce and the rest of the grated Gruyere. Place in a hot oven for five minutes to heat through the sauce and melt the cheese. If the cheese is not browned, pop under a hot grill for a minute or two until browned and bubbling.


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require 'mysql'

begin
    connection = Mysql.new 'localhost', 'ec2-user', '', 'ags_prod'

    connection.query(
      "CREATE TABLE gs_shelters (
        shelter_id   INT NOT NULL,
        name         VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
        address      VARCHAR(255),
        city         VARCHAR(50),
        state        VARCHAR(2),
        zip          INT(5) ZEROFILL,
        phone        VARCHAR(15),
        description  VARCHAR(1000),
        open_time    INT(4) ZEROFILL,
        close_time   INT(4) ZEROFILL,
        max_capacity INT,
        PRIMARY KEY  (shelter_id)
      );"
    )

    connection.query(
      "CREATE TABLE gs_shelter_logins (
        shelter_id  INT NOT NULL,
        email       VARCHAR(255),
        password    VARCHAR(255),
        PRIMARY KEY (shelter_id),
        FOREIGN KEY (shelter_id) REFERENCES gs_shelters(shelter_id)
      );"
    )

    connection.query(
      "CREATE TABLE gs_beds_available (
        shelter_id       INT NOT NULL,
        current_capacity INT,
        PRIMARY KEY      (shelter_id),
        FOREIGN KEY      (shelter_id) REFERENCES gs_shelters(shelter_id)
      );"
    )

    connection.query(
      "CREATE TABLE gs_shelter_filters (
        shelter_id       INT NOT NULL,
        lgbtq_friendly   VARCHAR(1),
        shower_available VARCHAR(1),
        women_only       VARCHAR(1),
        men_only         VARCHAR(1),
        allows_families  VARCHAR(1),
        PRIMARY KEY      (shelter_id),
        FOREIGN KEY      (shelter_id) REFERENCES gs_shelters(shelter_id)
      );"
    )

rescue Mysql::Error => e
    puts e.errno
    puts e.error

ensure
    connection.close if connection
end

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The Associated Press is the essential global news network, delivering fast, unbiased news from every corner of the world to all media platforms and formats.
Michael Lang, Woodstock festival promoter and co-creator, dies
Lang was also behind the ill-fated Woodstock '99 and the canceled 50th anniversary show.
Car in Niagara Falls rescue attempt went over brink
The car went over the falls over the weekend
In a first, workers at Starbucks shop in Buffalo vote to unionize
Starbucks has actively fought unionization at its stores for decades.
Joe Pepitone drops lawsuit seeking historic Mantle bat from Baseball Hall of Fame
Say it ain't so, Joe: Pepitone had been seeking damages of at least $1 million.
Derek Jeter finally inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown (video)
Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and the late Marvin Miller were part of the Class of 2020 that were enshrined on Wednesday.
Kyle Larson wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen
Larsen held off teammate Chase Elliott, who was seeking his third straight win at The Glen.
Sydney McLaughlin sets world record at Tokyo Olympics and wins gold in 400-meter hurdles
American Sydney McLaughlin broke her own world record to win the women's 400-meter hurdles.
CDC issues new eviction ban; moratorium will end Oct. 3
The new moratorium could help keep millions in their homes as the coronavirus' delta variant has spread and states have been slow to release federal rental aid.
Katie Ledecky wins 2nd Tokyo Olympics gold in women's 800-meter freestyle
Ledecky became the first female swimmer to capture six individual gold medals in her career with a victory in the 800-meter freestyle.
Caeleb Dressel wins another Olympic gold with world record in men's 100-meter butterfly
Dressel's victory came in the first of three races on his morning schedule.
Tokyo Olympics: Americans Finke, Dressel win swimming gold
Finke won the men's 800-meter freestyle, passing three swimmers on the final lap.
Tokyo Olympics: Alaska teen takes home swimming gold
Seventeen-year-old Lydia Jacoby gave the United States a victory in the women's 100-meter breaststroke.
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Jesse 02/18/2012 News
He Saddled up and rode into Eternity
On February 18, 1915 Frank James saddled up and rode into eternity. Tipping my hat to Frank. Below is a link to an old article regarding Frank's last ride.
http://theoutlaw-jessejames.blogspot.com/
And here's a little tribute song I think Frank would have liked.
"The Kansas City Star" (Missouri) Sunday, February 21, 1915
Yesterday the relatives and friends of Frank JAMES gathered on
the JAMES farm, near Kearney, Clay County, for the funeral.
A strange funeral! Not a prayer. Not a song. No word from a
minister. Just a short speech from a man who saved him from
the gallows, and was his intimate friend — that, and tears of real
love and affection.
Maybe, after all, those tears coursing down the cheeks of old men
who had fought with him, who had seen his loyalty and friendship
tested in the "dark days," who knew of his struggles to "beat back"
to good citizenship, held greater promise for his soul than all the
prayers, that might have been said, or hymns sung.
Frank JAMES was one guerrilla beloved and looked up to by all the
others. Those veterans of the days of the "red border" went long
distances to be at his funeral yesterday. One came all the way from
Oklahoma. One got up from a sick bed to go, and as he helped carry
the body of his old comrade, he staggered under the weight.
When Judge John F. PHILIPS, in his funeral speech, standing beside
the coffin, half turned and laid his hand upon it and said:
"Since his surrender he acquitted himself always as a man of high
honor," a dozen voices, tremulous under the weight of years, answered:
"From my many conversations with him I learned that he believed in the
divine authenticity of the Bible," the judge said, "He believed in the divinity
of Jesus and had sublime faith that his sins were forgiven and that he was
the recipient of God's mercy and that his soul was saved. He told me that
he did not join a church because that act would be misconstrued; the
world would look upon it as some sort of hypocrisy, as being done for show.
He did not believe that it was necessary to join a church. Knowing that he
had been saved by grace, believing that this was a matter between his own
heart and God alone, he did not think that religious services were necessary
at his funeral. He met death serene and unafraid, confident of the future.
The whole countryside went to the funeral. The buggies line the fence for a
long distance each side of the road gate. Not one-fifth of the crowd could get
into the house. And the country roads were thick with black, sticky mud, and
there was promise of rain in the lowering clouds. Those who went by train had
to go three miles from Kearney to the JAMES farm and there they waited for
hours, walking about the farm, standing in groups on the wet sod under the
bare trees, talking of the old times.
There was Morgan MATTOX who was a comrade of Frank JAMES under
Quantrell, the raider. He came all the way from Bartlesville, Ok., to be at the
funeral, and, out under the big coffee bean tree, besides the grave of Jesse
JAMES, he told stories that made the blood tingle, more thrilling than you'll
find in any story book, and the hero of them all the man lying dead within the
little cottage.
"Ah, he was the fighter for you — never afraid, true always to his comrades, a
fine soldier" said MATTOX.
There was William GREGG, Quantrell's lieutenant. who received Frank JAMES
into the band when he was a beardless boy, his heart aflame with hate of the
"blue bellied Yankee soldiers." GREGG is old and feeble now and it was a great
effort for him to go from his home in Kansas City to the funeral.
"The last time I saw Frank JAMES was last spring when I was down with
pneumonia," said GREGG. "He came out to my house to see me, and, as he
was leaving he came up to me and laid a 10-dollar bill in my hand and said:
"Bill, take it, you need it, I know; and when you want more let me know and it will
come to you." And the tears rolled down the sunken cheeks of William GREGG
as he told it, and his voice choked.
The pallbearers were:
Ben MORROW of Eastern Jackson County
George SHEPARD of Lees Summit
John WORKMAN of Independence
George WIGGLETON of Independence
William GREGG of Kansas City
all old Quantrell men;
T. T. CRITTENDEN, whose father, while governor of Missouri, received
the surrender of Frank JAMES.
Among those from Kansas City at the funeral were Judge Ralph LATSHAW,
Charles POLK, Lynn S. BANKS, William M. CORBETT, Hal GAYLORD
and "Dusty" RHOADES.
Immediate relatives of Frank JAMES who were present were:
Mrs. Betty PATTON, his aunt
Mrs. J. C. HALL, half-sister
Mrs. William NICHOLSON, half-sister
John SAMUELS, half brother
Jesse JAMES, Jr., nephew *[recent evidence suggests JJ Jr who couldn't have been considered a "Jr" because his middle name was Edwards and not Woodson; was very likely the son of Wood Hite who was Jesse and Franks cousin]
and his family, and his sister."
Source: http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/display.asp?webtag=Zeke1&msg=707.7
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Jesse's first Death Hoax
The Truth About Jesse James, book trailer


"That's just a rationalization for not taking accountability. If you acted, then it produced a reaction. Unless it is, or was, completely out of your control, you are responsible. I think that even if I gave you the secret of life you would find a way to avoid culpability or act." I teased.
"All right, tell me the secret of life." He said, as he looked up and rolled his eyes.


Oakley Community Council's current and historical impotence in land use, zoning and development matters is a direct result of its decades of attempting to operate without an adopted community plan (vision, goals, objectives, policies, priorities, timing) AND without rules for implementing plans!
The plan is the "public voice" that guides decision-making (zone map and text amendments, variances, PUDs, etc). The City Planning Commission shares this role IF the neighborhood has a master plan. WE DON'T.
Conversely, a community like Mariemont has been making decisions in accordance with a plan (it's public voice; the public interest) for over 90 years. It makes a huge difference.
Fortunately (albeit belated), OCC's ineffectiveness may be resolved in a few years with the current plan initiative but only if the current dilatory public engagement process is designed to be inclusive and authentic.
A fundamental and unique role of neighborhood or community councils is to be the "keeper of the vision"—identifying and administering the public interest while considering private interests. The public interest, however, is absent without an adopted plan. The plan (or vision, goals, etc.) becomes the public's voice. The community council's role is to assess and measure land use and development opportunities against this vision. This role is expected by the neighborhood, as well as the City Planning Commission and Council.
The residents of Oakley should be able to depend on its elected council (trustees) to represent their goals and should expect them to identify and consider the common good (as defined in an adopted plan, goals, etc.)—even without vast numbers of citizens attending individual public hearings on development proposals and other actions. That is, the public interest should be (and actually has to be) largely predefined in the community plan and engagement process—not at every monthly OCC meeting!
Authentic community engagement cannot be accomplished in the short time allocated for development review at monthly meetings—and shouldn't. Instead, a plan must be adopted so that neighborhood stakeholders feel confident that the public interest has been identified and their elected representatives (community council and city officials) will consider it in decision-making—even if no one attends, or speaks at, the monthly OCC meeting. The community council must review and update its plan to remain current, defensible, and effective as a guide for the monthly decision-making function of the community council. Then, continuous monthly participation by large groups of people is unnecessary and OCC's adherence to the community's adopted plan minimizes the need for acrimonious and vitriolic discussion.