If you need support for company or community specific applications of industrial ecology or for development of eco-industrial parks, Indigo offers client services including sustainable community planning; eco-industrial park planning, sustainable business strategic planning; and briefings or workshops on a variety of IE themes.
Indigo offers strategic planning with a whole systems orientation. Guided by the principles of industrial ecology, we view the strategic needs of companies and communities in the context of their natural environment. We support planning processes that integrate consideration of economic, environmental, technical, and organizational needs and constraints. As an aspect of strategic planning, we support the creation of credible visions and scenarios for a future that works for the organization and the full range of its stakeholders. These visions enable clients to explore the full implications of applying industrial ecology. They illustrate the value of whole systems and ecologically based design.
We also help environmental and management consulting firms make strategic environmental management practice more systemic through use of industrial ecology concepts and tools.
Indigo offers briefings on industrial ecology and its implications for companies, public agencies, and communities. We prefer to tailor these sessions to the needs of the client. We design each briefing to deliver value that can be put to work immediately.
Overview of the field of industrial ecology and the benefits it offers to manufacturing and service industries and public operations.
A vision of sustainable development processes based on industrial ecology.
Business opportunities opened by an industrial ecology approach.
Sustainable communities and industrial ecology.
The Sustainable NewTown concept for integration of community design.
The requirements for a sustainable supply of food and fiber.
Framing the industrial ecology research agenda: process and content.
For more details about Indigo's executive briefings, contact us.
Restore the viability of local ecosystems.
These workshops are customized to the needs and resources of your community. We determine the specific content to be covered through consultation with city leaders and a survey of current economic development and planning documents.
Integrating town and rural development around principles of sustainable agriculture.
Streamlining of environmental permitting and regulatory processes to support business compliance and competitiveness.
We also offer workshops focused on eco-industrial park development and enhancement of environmental performance of existing industrial parks.
By-product exchange networks for recycling, and reduction of environmental hazards.


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Global electronics distributor Rutronik launches new Chinese website
Hong Kong, China, December 8, 2017 /Xinwengao.com/ - Rutronik makes available online details of its extensive product portfolio and customer services for high-growth electronics markets in China
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH (Rutronik), a leading electronics distributor in Asia, is refreshing its Chinese website, www.rutronik.com.cn, making the latest product details and company news immediately available to its China customers. This demonstration of the company's firm commitment to its customer base in China follows its opening of a Rutronik account on WeChat, an extremely popular social-media platform based in China, in November.
As a hugely successful broadline distributor, ranked No. 10 among global electronics component distributors and No. 3 in the European market, Rutronik has 28 billion parts permanently available, for a very wide range of sectors and applications. Details of this very extensive portfolio will now be accessible in China, with simply a few mouse clicks
The broadline distributor supplies semiconductors, passive and electromechanical components as well as boards, storage, displays and wireless products. The company's primary target markets are the automotive, medical, industrial, home-appliance, energy and lighting industries.
The company distributes globally, with more than 30 subsidiaries and 70 offices worldwide, and logistics centers in Asia, Europe and North America.
Moreover, Rutronik is a well established player in Asia's electronics supply chain. The company now has a total of seven sales offices across the region – three on the Chinese mainland (Shenzhen, Shanghai and Chengdu), and one each in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Thailand. Hong Kong also serves as Rutronik's Asian logistics center.
Accelerating communication, capturing mindshare
Rutronik's enhanced Chinese-language website offers a platform where both current and potential customers, along with partners, suppliers, engineers and the media, can learn more about Rutronik and its value-added services.
The website is not only localized in its language, Simplified Chinese, but also content, layout, and links to social media. Rutronik's local teams in Asia and China are highlighted, in a unique contrast to the company's global website, and this localization process will be an ongoing project in optimizing site design and the user experience, to enhance local brand awareness.
As an expansion of the Chinese-language website, the site will feature more local corporate news, including local events, such as seminars and webinars, and participation in local exhibitions. Local employment and business opportunities will also be featured.
"Our goal is maximally effective communication with our China audience," explained Markus Krieg, Managing Director Marketing at Rutronik. "You'll be seeing more local social media links and channels available on the website, plus contact forms and the WeChat QR code. We are going to ensure that direct communication with our local team is a 100% user-friendly experience."
Offering all the efficiency of ecommerce
Rutronik is complementing its highly successful supply and distribution platform with ecommerce services hosted on the website www.rutronik24.com. As the name of the site indicates, its services are available 24/7 worldwide, and they include 24/7 customer support.
Providing all the convenience and efficiency of ordering and purchasing online, the rutronik24.com portal's 24/7 services are available globally, including in China. Now, though, these services will also be available as a menu item on the new Chinese website, providing access to components and devices from across the entire Rutronik portfolio, backed by Rutronik's overriding commitment to quality, as exemplified in its Certified Quality Management System and its constant monitoring of production processes.
To learn more about Rutronik and its extensive range of products and services, please visit the new Chinese website, which is in Simplified Chinese, at www.rutronik.com.cn.
About Rutronik (www.rutronik.com)
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is the third largest distributor in Europe (European Distribution Report 2016) and the number ten worldwide (SourceToday, May 2017). The broadline distributor supplies semiconductors, passive and electromechanical components as well as boards, storage, displays wireless products. The company's primary target markets are the automotive, medical, industrial, home appliance, energy and lighting industries. The ranges RUTRONIK EMBEDDED, RUTRONIK SMART, RUTRONIK POWER and RUTRONIK AUTOMOTIVE provide customers with specific products and services in groups tailored to the respective applications. Expert technical support for product development and design-in, individual logistics and supply chain management solutions as well as comprehensive services complete its scope of performance.
The company, founded by Helmut Rudel in 1973 in Ispringen, Germany, now has over 70 subsidiaries in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Rutronik employs more than 1,600 staff worldwide and achieved Group sales of 872 million euros in the fiscal year 2016.

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Q: Adding Custom httpStatus to Kubernetes Virtual Service I am deploying a virtual service on Kubernetes using which I want to expose a host. This host will target the elastic search DB and allow read only operations on it. Every other CRUD operation should be blocked.
After blocking I get 404 Not Found HTTP Response but I want to customize it to HTTP 405: Method Not Found.
Any suggestions on achieving this? Attached is the virtual service YAML file used in kubernetes
Tried
apiVersion: networking.istio.io/v1alpha3
kind: VirtualService
metadata:
  name: read-es-vs
spec:
  hosts:
  - "readonlyelastic.com"
  gateways:
  - istio-system/default-gateway

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        prefix: /
      method:
        exact: GET
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        host: elasticsearch-master-data

     fault:
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But it didnot give the expected result

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There is only one action besides moving left and right. You earn points by jumping, ascend by jumping and even start the game by jumping! And you have to do it carefully since you destroy the blocks you touch, making you unable to stand on them. The game encourages you to jump by making you move slower on the ground, teaches all the mechanics at the first jump by putting a row of blocks above the spawn point.


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Q: my website does not get visited by google bots? I am trying to understand why my website does not get visited my google bots.
http://www.nateiss.com/
I used Site-Analyser to analyse my site - you can see the website report.
http://www.site-analyzer.com/en/audit/http://www.nateiss.com#report-page-6
What Should I do to make majors bots: google, yahoo, bing to visit it?
Thanks

A: Same problem I was facing before 1 year ago. Because my website http://www.silkyquote.com/ was not listed in google. But now googlebot daily visiting my website.

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*If your website or blog is new than googlebot takes time to crawl your website.

*If your website is not update regularly than googlebot not visit your site regularly.

So, update your website daily. In shot time googlebot will crawling your site.


Plan your new year resolutions!
The holiday season may just be starting, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start planning about your New Year resolutions. If you want to be successful in 2019 with your goals, start planning your strategy now. Resolutions that are started last minute typically don't end well – if you don't have reasonable goals set in place and a plan to follow, you're more likely to drop your resolution before spring.
Take the time now to start thinking about what it is you want to achieve in the new year. Is it an organized home? A more active lifestyle? Whatever it may be, use the tips below to start creating a plan you are sure to succeed at.
Before you can start a plan of action, you need to think hard about what resolutions you want to set for yourself. Your resolutions need to be something that you really want to achieve, something that you are willing to accomplish or change about yourself, and something that you are actually capable of achieving. If you already know you have a busy year ahead, maybe there are some resolutions that won't realistically work, like finding the time to exercise more. However, there may be big life events happening that fit in with your resolutions – like getting organized to prepare for moving to a new home. The key to your success is you, and depending on your resolutions, the people around you. Consider whether or not your resolutions are really what you want and what will work with your lifestyle before you start planning how you will accomplish them in the new year.
It's important to make sure your resolutions are reasonable. Keep in mind that you won't be able to achieve all that you want to do within the first couple of months of the new year. Start small, and work from there. If you set yourself up with high expectations or difficult tasks at the beginning, you may get discouraged and abandon your resolutions. This is why planning for your resolutions ahead of time is important. For example, if you want to organize your home, you can't organize your entire house, or even an entire room in the first week of January. Getting organized can be a stressful and lengthy process that requires patience and dedication in order to maintain long-term. Instead, start your plan with small tasks, like focusing your organizing efforts on one item in one area of your home, like books in your living room or linens in your linen closet. This is an easy and manageable task that can be a stepping stone to larger projects once your momentum grows. As the months go on, you may find yourself with the time and motivation to tackle a room like your kitchen or bedroom once you've found success with other smaller projects.
A resolution for the new year is exactly that: for the whole year. When you're planning, make sure you take the time to assign yourself goals and targets throughout the year, and be reasonable about it. Keep the end goal in sight at all times and set benchmarks along the way to keep on track and boost confidence. Setting benchmarks along the way can help you check in with your progress and make sure you are sticking to your plan. Remember to be reasonable, and know you aren't likely to see results right away. Your resolution will take time to achieve, so be patient and don't give up.
Sometimes it's helpful to get a bit of help along the way. For example, maybe organizing is becoming overwhelming – don't be afraid to reach out and get help. If you're trying to stay active, join a fitness class or get a work-out buddy to go on runs or walks with you. Your environment greatly impacts your success, so make sure the people around you are on board with your resolution. If you want to get your space organized, you won't be able to achieve it if your family or roommates keep adding clutter or don't properly store items. Depending on your resolution, it may be important to get help from professionals or the people around you.
As mentioned earlier, the success of your resolutions depends on your motivation to achieve them. If you become disheartened or lose enthusiasm, it will be much harder for you to continue your action plan. Stay positive, and remember that even if you have a setback, it isn't the end. You have a plan, it's thought out, and you can achieve it. This is a resolution for the year, not the month of January. It may seem like a long and daunting process, but it can be done. Keep the big picture in mind to keep your motivation but work on each target at a time so you don't get lost or fall behind. Remember what motivated you to start in the first place and hold onto it. It may help to write it down when you're planning your resolutions as a reminder for when things get hard or you lose motivation.
Whatever you set out for yourself to achieve in 2019 can be accomplished if you take the time to plan and think through your resolutions. Before the busy holiday season begins, reflect on what it is you want to do in the new year, and who you want to be, so you can have a solid plan to follow when January comes.


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Strong Women : Power and Protest
Recording consists of a concert "Strong Women: Power and Protest" hosted by Rosalie Sorrels. Sorrels begins with a recitation of a poem by Colette "Freedom" (00:00:00-00:06:40). The host (Rosalie Sorrels) then sings a song (00:07:00-00:10:52). The next participant Sarah Ogen Gunning from Kentucky introduces herself and her perspective as a poor woman from Kentucky and then talks about her own protest songs against coal operators but then is encouraged by co-panelists to sing the old spiritual "Oh Death" (00:11:00-17:40). Next the host prompts Alanis Obomsawin to discuss Canadian oppression of Indigenous women. Instead Obomsawin sings an unnamed song (Bush Lady?) (00:17:56-00:22:30). Sweet Honey from the Rock sing an acapella song "I Won't Crumble with You If You Fall" next (00:22:31-00:26:30). Ola Belle Reed is then prompted to sing and introduces herself as a "free spirit" and sings a bluegrass standard "Only the Leading Part Will Do" (00:26:50-00:33:36).Next Sarah is prompted to sing another song, "The Broken Engagement." (00:35:11-00:38:42). There is then a gap in the recording. The remainder of the workshop's recording picks up mid-sentence where Alanis Obomsawin speaking about the wholistic education that Indigenous peoples across the country learn from the land and the role of language in ascribing value, gender, and social roles (00:39:22-00:43:24). Sweet Honey from the Rock immediately start singing "Joanne Little" (00:43:25-00:47:33). All the participants of the workshop sing "A Woman" (00:47:40-00:50:15). Next Sorrels(?) sings a song about an alley cat (00:50:30-00:56:20). Next Ola Belle Reed speaks in response to Obomwasin's story about leaving home and shares her experience leaving her mountain home and then sings a love song. Rosalie Sorrels then ends the workshop abruptly.
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West Indian Groups : Caribana 67 Parade
Loek, Dick
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Borough of North York: sheet index
An index map of assessment map sheets for the Borough of North York from 1968. It also shows major streets and highways.
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A community plan of the borough of Scarborough from 1968. It is schedule "B" of the official plan. It shows neighbourhood boundaries, land use, buildings, roads, and other features.
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Borough of North York: postal districts
A map of the Borough of North York from 1968, showing postal districts, major streets and highways.
3524/T67 P817/90/1968
Borough of North York: zoning districts
A map of the Borough of North York from 1968, showing zoning districts, major streets and highways.
Borough of North York : wards
A map of the Borough of North York from 1968, showing ward boundaries, major streets and highways.
3524/T67/F95/90/1968
Borough of York, sewerage system, report on sewers in central area, existing sewer system
Map of sewer system in the York Borough of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto.
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Borough of North York: planning districts
A map of the Borough of North York from 1968, showing planning districts, major streets and highways.
Metropolitan Toronto area municipal map (semi-controlled photo map) : Northeast portion
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A map of the Borough of East York, Toronto, from 1967, showing ward boundaries, streets and highways.
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Etobicoke : population base map
A population base map of Etobicoke from 1967. Shows parks, wards and designated areas for park development activities.
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[Leo] Harrison
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Wildflower Reserve [Don Valley Parkway near Todmorden Mills Park]
Oblique aerial view of Wildflower Reserve [Don Valley Parkway near Todmorden Mills Park]
Lou Wise fonds (F0539)
Milne Hollow
Oblique aerial view of Milne Hollow
Humber River, West Branch
Oblique aerial view of Humber River, west branch


In episode #89, Sarah and I eat a sweet breakfast with Romena and Luigi, eat amazing sandwiches at Universo Vegano (Vegan Universe), give a tour of the apartment we stayed in, eat vegan gelato and a huge pizza to ourselves with Mauro.
In episode #56, we explore Coexistence Vegan Cafe, an all vegan restaurant located near dapsimni station in Seoul. Delicious food, great atmosphere, and good prices.
In episode #47 my kindergarteners take a trip to Mr. Pizza. They learn how pizzas are made and even make their own pizzas.
In episode #39, I make Patbingsu with my 5 and 6 year olds. Patbingsu is a Korean shaved ice dessert with sweet toppings such as chopped fruit, fruit syrup, rice cake and red bean paste.
in this episode, we show you PLANT, an all vegan cafe in Itaewon.
this is one of our favorite places in seoul.
PLANT is an all vegan cafe. this is incredible since if we want to have an all veg menu we usually have to go to the religion crazy loving huts.
the restaurant is run by mipa, the rather popular blogger for Alien's Day Out.
she bakes and makes some amazing lunch type meals. the baked goods range from cake slices and cookies to scones and oreo brownies. the meals are usually some sort of sandwich, wrap, curry, or stew with a side. baked goods range from ₩2000-5500 and the meals are ₩12000.
We are both vegan. We also live in the way out country in Korea. For the first few weeks we lived on rice, tofu, and vegetables and that was okay. In fact it was delicious and not far off from how we ate back home. But I am a picky eater and I like to maintain a certain level of not only variety but nutrition in my diet. I got bored and hungry and concerned about things like protein and whatever else.
My Mom recommended this site to me. Before I left Oregon actually. I was whining to her about how I wouldn't be able to get my brand of toothpaste or favorite essential oils while in Korea. (can you tell who is writing this yet?) She told me that she used this site regularly because she also lives in the boonies and it's cheaper for her to order it online than to drive to the nearest health food store.
So we ordered from this site. Twice. It was like Christmas. So many goodies and things we hadn't seen for weeks.
This was our latest haul. We keep it under 16lbs for shipping costs.
all the goods yum! yum!
this was a "trial" since it is a new item. 54oz for $15. whoa awesome!
this was free! each purchase with iherb gets to choose from a list of free items.
Sean took photos as I impatiently waited to start soaking some chickpeas. Can't wait to mash em up into hummus. Or throw some into a soup. Variety is where it's at. And nutrition too.
If you're interested in iherb I highly recommend it. As I mentioned in the captions there are fantastic deals to be had. Whenever they get new products they put them "on trial" so you get things for 50% off or more. They also have weekly 20% off specials on various brands. And there are free items. It's usually things under $3-$4, but sometimes they have books or something really great. They also sent us that tote for free and this was only our second time ordering. After visiting international groceries in Seoul, I can say for sure this site is cheaper and has way better deals.
Best part for us though, hands down, has to be the $4 shipping to Korea! What! So great.
Your first purchase at iherb is $5-$10 off, and they give fantastic discounts, including for orders over $60 and on multiple purchases. The link we shared goes to our page where there is a promo code for the discount.
iherb is steadily becoming like a grocery store to us. Are there any other great sites out there for purchasing internationally? Let us know!
Sarah and I decided to get out of Sinpyeong for the weekend so we packed up the car and headed to Seoul. The drive took 3 hours even though it was only 70 km away. Some advice, leave late at night if you are going to Seoul from anywhere in Korea. But really, it's always going to take a while to get there.
We booked a hotel in the Itaewon district which our boss told us was full of foreigners. We thought it would be the best place to visit for our first trip, especially if we wanted to get some vegan food. We arrived at the Crown Hotel and parked for the weekend. There was a wedding convention going on at Crown so there were people everywhere. We found our room and were pretty happy with the accommodations. Especially the location and built in side table digital clock.
We mapped out the distance to a vegan restaurant and headed there first. It is called PLANT, and includes a selection of vegan baked goods from the veg in Korea blog Alien's Day Out. We have been spoiled living in Portland so it was nice to have vegan options again.
After this we left and walked through the alleys. We noticed a lot of "vintage" and antique shops in this area. This particular shop below carried a very racist doll. We were weary of posting this since it is damn offensive, but it should be noted that apparently this is okay in Korea. I guess they don't know the connotation behind this doll? The antique shops weren't our thing so we went home to take a food nap.
We went out again later that night. When we walked through Itaewon for the second time it was like a completely different place in the dark. There were foreigners everywhere, and most of them were heavily intoxicated. Was it nice to see Westerners? No not really. It kind of made me feel like I wasn't in Korea. I traveled across the world to see people from back home that I dislike. That was kind of a bummer. We found a taco bell and went inside. Yeah, we did. It's not easy being veg in Korea. Inside a westerner stumbled around trying to order food but realized he didn't have his wallet and stumbled out. We got our burrito fix then walked around some more before calling it a night around 1am. We're old.
The next day we walked through the Itaewon district again and I shot some more photos. We went to a mall and I shot this from the roof before we headed back home. The drive back only took an hour and 30 minutes.
All in all it was a pretty good weekend. We were only there for a short amount of time but it was nice to be in a bigger city and just a different environment. We will definitely be going back.


Practical and robust, let Jieldé light up your room!
Industrial style aficionados know this name. Iconic both for its beauty and practicality, the Jieldé lamp has become an icon of the French Industrial style. However, in order to fully understand the significance of this unique brand and their craftsmanship, we have to go back to its origins.
In addition to PIB's selection of models, other Jieldé models and colours are available on command with a delivery time of 6-7 weeks. Design the ideal Jieldé lamp or lamps by using the following table, then validate. You'll receive your invoice in a proforma form within 48hrs. On top of that, shipping costs are free!
Industrial design might seem like a quite modern decoration tendency, however, the real Industrial design began back in the 19th century, during the Industrial Revolution. Indeed, during those years the factory system began to rise with machine tools and the metal industry at its peak. This major turning point in the world's history began in the United Kingdom then spread to continental Europe. It arrived in France in the early 19th century, and iconic monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, opened to the public in 1889, or the Grand Palais that celebrated its grand opening during the 1900 Universal Exhibit.
However, Industrial design as a décor trend began in the 1990's, when old factories and warehouses began to be reused as lofts and other residences. Indeed, owners felt the nostalgic vintage vibe of their new homes and started seeking to revive the retro beauty of those great times in their furniture and decoration.
Industrial lighting was originally conceived to stand up to hazardous and adverse environments such as factories, oil refineries, barns and warehouses and some of them were even designated as explosion proof. Nowadays, their raw, strong yet chic design is praised for their practical side and their ability to give a strong esthetical edge to otherwise ordinary spaces. A single lamp, reclaimed from an ancient factory, can light up an entire kitchen while offering a unique vintage style to the interior.
It's 1950 and a mechanic living in the French region of Lyon was tired of searching for the perfect lamp to light up his working area and machinery, so he decided to make his own. His criteria were quite simple, yet tricky: a lamp which could combine both robustness, practicality and a simple design to adapt itself to his working needs .
His name was Jean-Louis Domecq, and after several attempts of trial and error, he finished his final design in April 1950, one that was simple, robust and articulated to allow and adaptat to all of his equipment from machine tools to laboratory instruments while at the same time conforming with the evolution of electrical breakthroughs.. He thus designed a modular articulated lamp, with an innovation that would make his patent an international success: the electricity is transported through the joints of the lamp, without any need for wires. The electrical circuit is completed with a pair of copper wafers, this allows to turn the arms of a Jieldé lamp without any restriction around the joint, without any wires getting tangled up and to be safer in high-tension conditions.
Between 1951 and 1952 Jean-Louis Domecq industrialised the production of his lamp, and in 1953 he created the iconic company, whose name is the phonetic version of his initials: JLD (Ji eL Dé). Since that date, the production of Jieldé lamps has continued. evolving to equip all kinds of appliances, from tooling machines to lab instruments, while keeping pace with electrical standards.
Jean-Louis Domecq died in 1983, so he could not see his successors get the "Standard" model from the purely industrial context in the 1990's to its evolution to a floor lamp, reading lamp or wall lamp. New bright colours for different models and collections began to expand the Jieldé family, shall we have a quick look at them?
The historical Jieldé lamp was renamed the Jieldé Loft in 1987 and a number of variations were created with a different number of joints and lamp bases. The six-joint model has a unique design but note also that it can also be used as a wall lamp, with or without any joints. This collection raises the bar of the original design to meet the demands and standards of modern day consumers and suroundings.
The Jieldé Signal collection created in 2006 offers a more refined version of the original lamp, with slimmer joints that are 10cm shorter, and a small 40 Watt screw socket. Similar to the Loft collection, the Jieldé Signal is now available with curved joints for its models. This collection has smaller, colourful models that are perfect for a home environment.
The Jieldé Augustin ceiling light was also designed by JL Domecq to meet his own needs, but it was only introduced in 2010. The Jieldé Augustin was made to be the ideal robust, and aesthetic, workshop ceiling light, from its construction to the beautiful palette of colours available. The suspension models vary in dimensions and are a perfect match to accompany the Loft or Signal collection.
Born from a man's quest for perfection and inspired from a heavy industrial and mechanical environment, the Jieldé brand has escalated to the top of the French Industrial style lighting to the great delight of Industrial style aficionados. Let the strong character of this everlasting lamp, straight out of the Jieldé premises close to Lyon, charm and enlighten your interior. Practical, simple and robust by nature, Jieldé lamps will bring back the retro grace of the age of industrial factories combined with a highly practical and mechanical spirit to your interior.
Each Jieldé lamp is still made by hand with the same old manner and numbered with an affixed company plaque, which makes each one a unique item and a true work of art.
PIB Home offers a selected assortment of Jieldé lamps with different finishes, chosen for their rough industrial character, and which will fit in with all interior decorating styles. We are also able to order the whole Jieldé collection with finishes ranging from the most sober to the most colourful, to match your interior decoration. So feel free to browse around our website and contact us to check availability!


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Young gun completes unprecedented feat over Federer and Djokovic
Riley Morgan
Yahoo Sport Australia 13 November 2019
Austrian gun Dominic Thiem has become the first player to defeat Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic during the round-robin at the ATP Finals.
On Tuesday, Djokovic suffered a 6-7(5-7), 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) defeat to an inspired Thiem in the standout match of the tournament so far while Federer accounted for Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (7-2) 6-3.
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The results sealed Thiem's maiden qualification for the semi-finals of the elite eight-man event, ensured a blockbuster meeting between Djokovic and Federer, and ended Berrettini's hopes.
Thiem defeated the Swiss maestro in the first match to secure a piece of history for the Austrian becoming the first player to defeat the pair in the round-robin stage of the end-of-year event.
✅ Beat Federer on Sunday
✅ Beat Djokovic today
What a 48 hours for Dominic Thiem. What a match.@ThiemDomi | #NittoATPFinalspic.twitter.com/ndz80e99HI
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) November 12, 2019
Dominic Thiem the first ever player to beat both Djokovic and Federer in ATP Finals round robin.
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) November 12, 2019
Dominic Thiem vs The Big Three
Versus Djokovic: 4-6 (has won 4 of the last 5)
Versus Nadal: 4-9 (all four wins on clay in best-of-3)
Versus Federer: 5-2 (3-0 in 2019)
— Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) November 12, 2019
Federer sets up Djokovic showdown
Federer admitted he was looking to "get him back" following the heartbreaking loss at Wimbledon this year.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion dropped two championship points in his loss to Djokovic in a five-set epic.
Dominic Thiem was ecstatic after defeating Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals in London. (Getty Images)
"Actually, it's good for me to play him again, and maybe that all helps to get a chance to get him back," Federer said following the match.
"Maybe it took me a few days, couple weeks at most, to get over the Wimbledon loss.
"We'll find out, but I think it's all flushed away from my side. A lot of water has gone under the bridge since then."
Only once in his previous 16 appearances at the year-ender has Federer failed to survive the group stage, in 2008.
Djokovic, who is bidding to equal Federer's record of six titles and claim back the world No.1 ranking from Rafael Nadal, faces Thiem later at the O2 Arena.
Roger Federer celebrates his victory over Matteo Berrettini of Italy during Day three of the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 Arena on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)


A new rail freight service has been launched in Central Europe, connecting Oradea in Romania with Łódź in Poland. The service will become operative tomorrow on 20 March 2019.
The new service starts with roundtrip per week, but will be increased with a second departure running from May. The train departs from the Romanian terminal on Wednesdays at 10AM arriving at the Polish destination the next day at 11PM. It leaves Łódź on Fridays at 8AM to arrive at Oradea the next day at 10PM.
From May, a second departure will leave Oradea on Friday at 10PM to arrive in Łódź on Sunday 10AM. It will depart Łódź on Tuesday 10PM to arrive in Oradea on Thursday 12PM.


An icon amongst watchmakers, Omega represents the best of Swiss timepieces. The first Omega watches appeared in 1848 under the previous company name of La Generale Watch Co., and the precision instruments quickly became a famed choice for aristocrats and connoisseurs across the continent.
Omega was the first watch used in outer space and even landed on the moon. James Bond wears an Omega in the famous series of Bond movies. Real-life celebrities and leaders that have sported Omega watches include George Clooney, John F Kennedy and Prince William among countless others.
It is not just about the exquisite designs when it comes to charting Omega's contributions to the world of premium watch-making. The Bienne based company has introduced many innovations. The first Omega wrist watches were introduced in 1900 and taken for army personnel. The main collections of Omega are Constellation, Seamaster, Speedmaster, Deville and Geneve. Omega women's watches are also available in most of these collections. Omega ushered in the first tourbillon wristwatch calibre in the world in 1947.
The Seamaster line was introduced in 1948, featuring popular clunky designs which drew inspiration from the RAF WW2 watches. Radium dots and the Seamaster engraving on the back are the hallmarks of this elegant Omega timepiece. The Aqua Terra models are also a quintessential display of Omega design. Another iconic piece from this collection is the Seamaster Ploprof.
1952 saw the Constellation collection hit timepiece boutiques in fashion capitals across the world. The Caliber 352 is one of the most treasured vintage pieces from this era of Omega watches. Rose gold and steel form the base for a diamond studded silver dial in this perfect example of a Constellation. The Speedmaster by Omega was made famous by being the official watch for NASA missions. This collection is recognised by its luminous hands, water-resistant case, black dial and tachymeter. Omega's best-selling collection is the Deville which features more modern and genre-bending design elements, including rectangular models, all this while maintaining the timeless sophistication that the company built its reputation on. The Deville collection was developed in Geneva, as opposed to the regular headquarters in Bienne.
Vintage Omega watches are much sought after and represent the different peaks of timepiece engineering over the last two centuries. Technically speaking, any watch that is over 20 years old can be considered a vintage piece. These include both pre-owned watches and new ones. When looking for vintage timepieces, some of the attractive aspects include the legacy of a model, whether it has been worn by someone famous or is part of a limited edition or much-celebrated collection. The calibre is also another important indicator of a vintage watch's worth. Omega is known as a pioneer in watch engineering and their vintage timepieces are associated with many famous and industry changing calibres.
An Omega watch is an emblem of impeccable and detailed workmanship, and if you are looking for a vintage piece, it is the tiny details that will help you ascertain if an Omega is the real deal. Omega watches sport the clearest of typographies, no matter how small the letters and engravings. Use a magnifying glass to ensure that there are no blurry or fuzzy finishes. Oxidation is another devaluing factor in vintage watches. Mark down the number of stones or pearls of that model and cross-check with the vintage piece in case there are missing ones.
Vintage Omega watches come in different styles and before purchasing one you need to determine the purpose for the watch, whether you need it for the outdoors or as a finishing touch to your suit and tie wardrobe. Vintage Omega includes time-only dress watches and chronographs to the Seamaster range of dive special watches.
Omega has had many models featured in its collections over the years and you need to do your research to learn more about the vintage pieces. There are many minute details for each collection, such as the broad arrow hand of the Seamaster series. Online forums dedicated to Omega are a great place to get more information about models. When you have earmarked a special Omega watch as a worthy purchase (they certainly all are!) it is time to look up the history of the piece and where it falls in its particular collection. Omega's collections are themed around certain calibres, and design elements and models of a collection will share certain common features. Tick these boxes one by one as you investigate the vintage watch that you are interested in.
The timepiece will also have certain unique features, maybe a mother of pearl Constellation piece for the ladies or the celebration of Michael Schumacher's sixth grand Prix championship under the Speedmaster collection.
It is important to check on the components of a vintage watch, to ensure that the components have not been replaced or refurbished, which dramatically brings down the value of the timepiece. When looking for Omega men's watches, check the dials to validate that they have not been replaced. Other critical components include the crowns, the bezel and the strap components. The movement of the watch is also one of the core areas that need to be checked when you are looking to invest in a vintage piece.
Omega speaks of an eternal style and unparalleled sophistication. The highest standards of precision engineering and innovations go into each serialised Omega watch along with the best finishing. From rose gold to steel, silver dials to encrusted precious stones, there is a kingdom of choices for the discerning vintage watch collector to enjoy. Follow our step by step guide, do your research while making your buying decision and you won't wind up with a fake vintage watch!


Mike Basich campaigns the ultimate Alaska project by transforming an ordinary trailer into an astonishing tiny house. Built to withstand the elements of Alaska's unpredictable weather and provide shelter anywhere across its rugged terrain, Mike packs up his new home and heads into the dangerously treacherous mountains of Alaska. In pursuit of unbeatable snow and terrifying spines, Mike found just what he was looking for.
Go inside Mike Basich's Adventure-mobile in this extended photo gallery here.


The first part is from several previous posts.
The reason I brought this all up is because, after hearing about these trips, many people have asked how they could become members of our family. Unfortunately, I always had to tell them that we were full. Now we have room for a limited number of new members!! If you are interested in joining us, please fill out the application below & email it to me. Hurry—space is limited!!


Navy ships will begin returning to southeast Virginia on Sunday but at least one jurisdiction on southwestern Virginia declared a state of emergency on Saturday, as officials predicted that Tropical Storm Florence might threaten parts of the state with catastrophic flooding this week.
Storm Florence weakened on Sunday as it swept through the Carolinas but dozens of communities are devastated and "epic" amounts of rain could still fall, officials said. "There is probably not a county or a person that will not be affected in some way by this very massive and violent storm". In Pender County, a woman died of a heart attack; paramedics trying to reach her were blocked by debris.
Two people died in Lenoir County. He said the gust was the strongest recorded in Wilmington since 1958.
"It's hard to believe it's going to get that high", says Elizabeth Machado, who came to the bridge to check on the river.
A member of the US Coast Guard walks down Mill Creek Road checking houses after tropical storm Florence hit Newport N.C., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
Around 50 stranded people were airlifted by helicopter in North Carolina, said Petty Officer Michael Himes of the U.S. Coast Guard. "This is a 500- or 1,000-year event".
On Thursday, Florence was a Category 3 hurricane on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale with 120-mph winds (193 km). It was downgraded to Category 1 before coming ashore on Friday near Wilmington.
At least five people have been killed so far in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence which was downgraded Friday afternoon to a tropical storm with winds of 70 miles per hour (110 km/h) along the U.S. East Coast.
More than 60 people had to be pulled from a collapsing motel and hundreds more were rescued elsewhere from rising water.
"Life-threatening, catastrophic flash floods and prolonged significant river flooding are likely over portions of the Carolinas and the southern to central Appalachians from western North Carolina into west-central Virginia through early next week, as Florence moves slowly inland", the NHC statement read. Some other parts of SC could see rainfall totals of up to 15 inches, forecasters said.
Cooper said floodwaters were continuing to rise, and he urged evacuees to "stay put" until they received "the official all-clear". Trump plans a visit to the region next week.
While the surges have subsided as Florence crawled inland at a snail's pace of 2 miles per hour during most of Saturday, the region was socked with a deluge of rain that has already flooded numerous rivers and dozens of roads. As of Saturday afternoon, about 752,000 people remained without power in North Carolina, along with 119,000 in SC.


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Cockles is a 1984 British comedy drama television series which originally aired on BBC One.

Main cast
 James Grout as Arthur Dumpton
 Joan Sims as  Gloria du Bois
 Norman Rodway as  Jacques du Bois
 Elizabeth Edmonds (actress) as  Emma
 Jane Lowe as Mabel Gutteridge
 Tim Wylton as George
 Fanny Carby as  Madame Rosa
 David Bamber as  Graham
 Katie Verner as  Elsie

Actors who appeared in individual episodes of the series include Trudie Styler, Tessa Peake-Jones, Perry Benson, John Welsh, Roger Brierley, Albert Moses, Clive Merrison, Judy Holt, Bernard Hepton, Gawn Grainger, Bryan Pringle, Ralph Nossek, Brenda Fricker, Julian Curry, Rowena Cooper, Shirin Taylor, William Simons, Constance Chapman, Julia St John and Tony Selby.

References

Bibliography
 Jerry Roberts. Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors. Scarecrow Press, 2009.

External links

BBC television dramas
1984 British television series debuts
1984 British television series endings
1980s British drama television series
1980s British television miniseries
English-language television shows

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That whole "Blame Mike Anderson" headline a couple of weeks ago was, you know, designed to motivate the guy. I swear.
Arkansas took its most sure-footed step toward regaining postseason traction on Saturday night, and did so in a game that was a compelling throwback to high-level conference games of years past. Ole Miss had given the Hogs a nasty blemish a month ago, a 96-82 drubbing at Bud Walton Arena that pretty much singlehandedly drew out the venom from me in that aforesaid condemnation. Anderson seemed befuddled and strategically handcuffed that night.
Things got immediately better as Arkansas secured three quick wins in sequence from there, and then when Florida nipped the Razorbacks in a most dubious manner to start this month, Anderson finally showed that fight he promised and for which fans have pleaded. He called out the officials. He praised his team's effort in the face of skewed factors beyond their control. He showed that he didn't just care about his guys, but that he wanted them to extract sweetness from that bitter moment.
It has happened, too. Sure, Arkansas got to pick on lowly South Carolina and Mississippi State at home, and dismantle Auburn decisively on the road, but that was all window dressing for a date at Ole Miss' spartan little excuse for a tinderbox. So many obstacles lay before the Hogs: This was the opponent that destroyed them in an unnervingly easy manner four weeks prior, and also the foe that really has been the symbolic yoke around the program's neck for the better part of the past 20 years. What else, you ask?
Well, when the game tipped, it was evident that Arkansas had the kind of energy and focus it often lacked in critical road contests up until this year. The Hogs' greatest evidence of team-wide maturation is showing prior to, and then in the immediate minutes after, the tipoff. Arkansas fell behind hard at Tennessee, but thanks to resiliently fighting back in the final moments of that one, the team reassured itself that its collective will to compete was far stronger than anything the program has had in a good bit. That same vigor was on display at Florida (Hogs went down by nine in the last minutes only to pull ahead with 11 seconds left).
Against the Rebels, Arkansas was polished in most areas, save crashing the defensive glass. Shot selection in the first half was nearly pristine and possession efficiency was genuinely on a level not seen much. The Hogs staked themselves to a 40-36 halftime lead, yet the sentiment at the break was that it could have, and certainly should have, been a wider margin. Why? Ask the guys in stripes, who once again managed to swallow the whistle at one end and puff without hesitation at the other, leading to the Rebels shooting 14 free throws while Arkansas didn't get one.
Anderson, thankfully, took whatever reproach he might've had directly to the players. ESPN commentators suggested that the only way to fix that kind of disparity was to address it, quite literally, head first, and Rashad Madden came out of the gate with a bold cut to the rim. He drew contact that, of course, wasn't whistled, but it set a different tone for the Hogs' second-half offense. While Bobby Portis was suitably shackled after the break, the rest of the team refused to anchor its feet to the floor and invest all reliance upon the sophomore star.
As much as anything, that spirit was what carried the team to its biggest win of the season. Michael Qualls took a TV timeout goading from Anderson to heart, playing possessed over the final eight minutes as the teams went back and forth, and Madden delivered probably his most inspired 20 minutes of the entire season. The upperclassmen in the backcourt did their thing while young gunner Anton Beard coolly hit every shot he took en route to a career-best 14 points and Manny Watkins ended up with eight off the pine. And it was Watkins who, with six seconds left, slipped around Ole Miss' interior defense just long enough to take a deft shovel from Madden and throw it in from a few feet away for the first game-winner of his life.
The 71-70 victory was transcendent stuff, the kind of game that we used to see regularly and take for granted. Two well-coached squads fought for outright ownership of second place in a conference that is now, finally, more than a smattering of assorted fodder for whichever Kentucky or Florida team is the designated titan for that season. Sure, the Wildcats are still unbeaten, but there are chinks in the armor and there are teams that have exposed those through adept, responsible game management. Arkansas draws its shot at Rupp Arena at the end of what has been, quite frankly, a pivotal month of basketball, and you can bet that if this momentum is preserved through the next three games ahead, that Feb. 28 date will have all the trappings of a rivalry game that we might've feared were forever lost.


Do you have any school bags you're not using? Please consider donating them! [by placing them in the designated boxes at any Virgin Megastore branch] In two weeks, we will distribute the donated bags to students in an underprivileged orphanage, and we need around 300 bags to be able to equip all these students for school! Every contribution counts!
And the sorting begins. Thank you for everyone who already donated! #backpacks #EducationAsASecondHome Please, if you have school bags you're not using, this is your last chance to donate them!
Preparing for the big day; the pencil cases are filled and ready. ✒📏✏📐 We are visiting the St Charbel Orphanage in Daroun on Thursday to spend the day with the kids and distribute backpacks and pencil cases! A big thank you for everyone who donated and special thanks to Everythink.ME for providing us with all the stationary we need and always supporting our cause!
Hard working members getting ready! Tomorrow morning we visit the kids at the St Charbel orphanage in Harissa and spend the day with them!
We started our day with some MAGIC!✨ The EB4 enjoying the show!
The KG1 happy with their new bags and coloring books! Oh and Donald stopped by!


Thank you, M4D M4X, for doing this lego. I wondered if the colored S42S tubes would fit the S43S. I'm not very pleased about the black anodisation, your colorful version looks much better and tempting!
Yes, nice experimenting! The hotspot actually looks really decent through the fresnel lens!
Bravo Wieselflinkpro… Very good build.
Turned the Lumintop Tool AA into a UV flashlight.
I used a SK68 clone driver (1 mode, AA/14500), a Nichia UV 365nm from Convoy S2+, and a UV filter from the S2+ as well.
To make it shorter, I am using it with the magnetic tail (making it a 1 mode twisty), not the clicky tail!
Seems like he got an aspheric fresnel lens, which are kinda rare, as you can tell from the sharp die projection in the spot.
It's still very low performance compared to what a normal aspheric glass lens would do, closer to 3Mcd.
Of course it has it's advantages like being cheaper and lighter.
Nice UV Tool MascaratumB! I take it that you had to sand the filter quite a bit smaller?
I tried the new Osram KW CSLNM1.TG led in a BLF D80. I made a 12×7135 biscotti driver by adding 4 chips. In the end I measured only 3.9A so 1 chips is probably not cooperating, but 3.9A is pretty nice for this led anyway.
The output is 710 djozz-lumen which is close enough to max, and I think I did a good job focussing it (I combined two centering rings, one inside the other, both sanded down on the underside until the rims were paper-thin), see the beam at 5m distance, but still I got "only" 140 kcd throw on max, while I hoped for 170 kcd.
It has become a nice little light though, I think this led fits very well in the D80..
Yes, I had to use a "dremmel"-like tool (Parkside from Lidl ) and had to grind it (with a disc) for a while!
Method: I used the original Tool AA lens to draw and cut a DC-Fix circle and "glued" it on one side of the filter. After that, I put the disc in perpendicular position towards the lens and started grinding until some glass started to jump. From then on, I've passed in circles on the edges of the lens until it fit on the flashlight! The DC-Fix circle not only helped to make the "tour" around the lens, but also prevented some glass breaking in an already fragile part!
Put a Black Flat in my D1.
I don't how much we can trust the numbers but I get about 100kCd out of it. D1S is about 350 with the same LED and M3XS about 400.
If you let the light become warm to the touch, the Osram LED will overheat at over 5A. 5.8A only works with perfect cooling.
Nope… My test subject(osram white ) does not overheats even after 3 full minutes on Samsung 30Q (more than 7A draw)… Performance drops for more than 20% but it does not dies and after that it act normal at 5.5 A.
BTW. I know that there are certain emitters that can pull around 13A on single cell without dying and have similar lux performance as new Osram white with more lumens. So they will not die that easily… Even with passive cooling. So future seems to be bright for led technology these days. They seem to be more robust than ever with lover vf than ever.
You might be able to get more performance by running a lower current somewhere between 3-5 amps since it will be producing less heat and running at higher efficiency.
I've ran mine up to 6A with lots of cooling.
I've also killed one at 6-6.5A probably because I didn't let it warm up long enough at first turn on.
What driver or resistance changes did you make for the D1S?
Not a physical mod but still tons of work yesterday.
Like most people I try to provide everything my significant other needs but there's some things we're just not able to provide like unlimited money or things not in my field of expertise so when a need I can perfectly fulfill comes along you just gotta love that feeling. Yea babe, I got this!
So I ordered up a utorch s1 mini, got it stripped down and got the driver board out then set to work making up a driver for it. This is the end result ordered from oshpark.
Interesting bit- the heart BATT+ pad is a library part, after I drew it with the line tool then cloned it and changed that to bStop for the mask then needed to reposition it a fraction of a mm and all that going to crap cause it just wouldn't move right as a group I wasn't doing it on the board again so I just drew up a 5mm heart shaped library pad and now I can drag and drop is as needed lol.
7135×2 with modified Tom E "E-switch 13" FW. Single mode medium with the hidden strobe replaced with hidden max (press hold).
Uses a gigantic 3×5mm switch that I have a million of.
No thermals on the 7135 tabs with solid Cu pours under them for better heat management cause of the low vF of the red LED.
Update: I lost the switch bezel so I made a new one, being that it's our 6th year married I've been incorporating copper into every gift I could and this was no excepting. I feel like this one hit the bullseye (you'll get the pun in a sec).
Btw this was done with a hand drill, a pair of pliers, a hacksaw and some small files.
380 round, lead drilled out, a tiny sliver cut off.
I'm talking about much longer runtimes and doing that often.
Not every other overdriven LED will have problems. It depends on how far you overdrive it and how good the heatsinking is.
Replace the battery wrap with a printed note. Install acrylic window on the side with an external way to spin the battery.
You continue to amaze ck. Love your work.
Beautiful… You are not using solder paste for re flowing?
When you mentioned smaller than XP led yes it is smaller than XP-G2 de domed but about same or even bit larger than dedomed XP-E2.
I bought these soldered to MCPCB but I using paste with bare leds. With size I mean the complete led size smaller than XP centering ring cutout. Not the die.
Got my Astrolux S43 today and of course, it needs to have Anduril!
The bezel can be removed by hand, the MCPCB is held down by 2 screws and after desoldering the MCPCB can be removed.
While I am no subscriber to the motto "the bigger the gob, the better the job" I think we all can agree that this amount may be not really enough.
And now, the whole stack of PCBs can be pushed out.
It is worth noting, that you need to push straight because otherwise the PCB will wedge itself in the threads of the head.
After that, flashing is pretty hard as you cannot use a clip or pogo pins.
But you can use a modified clip to get inbetween the sandwiched PCBs.
Cree XD16, on VirEnce N119 mcpcb on a Kronos X5.
I have 2 more 5000k 70cri emitters to play with too.
NovaTac 120T - Triple Nichia 219C 5000K - H17Fx - 18350 - Rv Clicky Sw - 2300lm.
Love the triples on small body lights Awesome mod CRX !
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Firefighter ruling sparks new heat for employers
Huseyin Huseyin
The standby arrangements for Belgium's volunteer firefighters are set to cause new headaches for employers with workers who are paid flat rates for time on-call or when sleeping in the workplace, with a judgement that will affect companies across the European Union.
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that volunteer firefighter Rudy Matzak is a 'worker' and that within the meaning of the Working Time Directive his time on standby is 'working' time.
Under that Directive, 'working time' refers to "any period during which the worker is working, at the employer's disposal and carrying out his activity or duties, in accordance with national laws and/or practice". It applies to all sectors, including both public and private, and 'rest period' refers to any period not classed as working time.
When he was on call, Mr Matzak had to be at home and able to fulfil the requirement of an eight minute response time to reach the fire station, and the Court said that this obligation to remain "physically present at the place determined by the employer and the … constraints resulting from the need to reach his place of work within eight minutes" meant that he was limited in how he could pursue his personal and social life. This contrasted with a worker who may be asked simply to be contactable.
The knock-on effect for employers of standby time being deemed to be working time is that it has to be taken into account when complying with rest periods, working hours and the National Minimum Wage.
The judgement follows hard on the heels of last year's hearing by the Employment Appeal Tribunal of three cases – Focus Care Agency Ltd v Roberts, Frudd v The Partington Group Ltd and Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake – which said that businesses must conduct a 'multifactorial evaluation' as there was no clear, hard and fast way to distinguish between on-call workers who are considered to be 'at work' and those who are not. In that judgement, the factors highlighted as likely to be a 'working' situation included whether an employee was on site to comply with a regulatory or contractual obligation, whether they would be disciplined for failing to remain on stand-by, and if they had to keep a listening ear and respond, and the extent to which they had to initiate action.
"This latest judgement adds to the already complex minefield for compliance with on-call workers," said Huseyin E. Huseyin, Senior Partner at Bowling & Co. "It's in Belgium, but as we are still part of the EU, it is just as important here.
"Whether or not a worker on standby is 'working' will depend on the circumstances of each case, but the fact that the issue is complicated with grey areas does not mean that businesses can ignore it – ignorance of the law has never been a valid defence. Back-pay for up to six years could be due and that could mean substantial sums.
"For any situation that seems unclear, it's worth getting some independent advice. An easily made change to the way that on-call systems are operated might clarify things and take an employee out of a potential 'working' situation."
In any situation where the on-call claim is found to be 'working' time the National Minimum Wage Regulations (NMW) will apply. The NMW Regulations apply to any eligible worker, whether or not they are paid by the hour and calculations must be made according to the payment basis, to check if the equivalent hourly rate is at the right amount. New rates for the National Minimum Wage come into force from April 2018, applicable to the various rates, including the National Living Wage for eligible workers aged over 25, and other age-related rates.
Year 25 and over 21 to 24 18 to 20 Under 18 Apprentice
April 2017 £7.83 £7.38 £5.90 £4.20 £3.70
If you would like any more information in relation to this article then please feel free to contact me via email: huseyin.huseyin@bowlinglaw.co.uk or visit my profile.
Website content note: This not legal advice; it is intended to provide information of general interest about current legal issues.
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Couple renting property in County Down 'let down' by letting laws in Northern Ireland
A couple from County Down, Northern Ireland, have called for stricter regulation over letting agencies after their property was damaged by tenants. The O'Hare's property in Kilcoo was left in poor condition with broken windows, damaged furniture, and a ruined garden.
The couple told BBC News NI that, in their view, the poor level of support they experienced was due to a lack of regulation regarding letting agents' responsibilities. The O'Hares didn't realise that regulation is currently not required by law in Northern Ireland, and that essentially anyone can set themselves up as a letting agent.
The Department for Communities said it "recognised that lack of regulation (in the rental sector) is an issue and its recent review recommended the introduction of a regulatory framework". However, it has been unable to progress this recommendation in the absence of a minister at Stormont for the past three years.
With the reopening of the Northern Ireland assembly and the appointment of a new Stormont minister, many agents, who are generally keen to raise standards in the sector, are hopeful that the regulation of letting agents will be enforced.
Jonathan Quinn, who runs an estate and letting agency and chooses to regulate his business through ARLA Propertymark, told BBC News NI his agency would carry out checks to the required standard of the regulating body.
"Ultimately a regulated agent should result in tenants renting safer homes," he added.
Although some letting agencies opt to self-regulate themselves through bodies such as ARLA Propertymark, situations like this highlight the need for stricter regulations in the private rented sector in Northern Ireland. Regulations already exist in Scotland and Wales, while reviews have been carried out and will be considered by the Government in England.
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A unique friendship between endangered Siberian Tigers and German Shepherds develops, and the two species eventually become inseparable… Find out more here…
ByAnna
Aug 8, 2022 Dogs, Inspiring
We are all aware that tigers and dogs are not often considered to be the best of friends; nevertheless, the tale that we shall discuss today will disprove that notion. The most fascinating and unusual circumstances might give rise to new friendships. Animals never fail to astound us, particularly when it comes to the unlikelihood of certain connections.
This is the remarkable bond that has formed between three German shepherds named Blacky, Hugo, and Jenny and two Siberian tigers named Suria and Sunny, both of whom are critically endangered. They have made their home in a wildlife refuge in Slovakia known as Oasis, where they breed Siberian tigers in a stress-free environment and provide protection for them.
Yveta Irsova established the Oasis in 1999, and since that time, a total of 23 tigers have been born at this location. And as of right now, it is the home of 28 tigers, all of which contribute to a rather tiny genetic pool.
The legendary tiger of Siberia Since she was a cub, Suria has called Oasis her home. She was one of many other cubs who were born there. Suria and the German shepherds were likely born around the same time, and while they were all still very young, they made their first acquaintance with one another.
Since that time, three canines have been inseparable from the large cat Suria and her recently born pup, Sunny. They spend the whole day playing together, which can sometimes become pretty boisterous as the group pretends to fight and chases after each other with a lot of enthusiasm. On the other hand, they never do anything to hurt their close companions.
"Suria and the dogs are roughly the same age, and they have spent their whole lives together. Martin Ziman, a volunteer at the Oasis, said that the two spend most of their time together. "They are very much like brothers, and they spend all day long playing together." They never bring harm to one another."
"It is good to see everything, and it is so fantastic to be so close to these magnificent creatures," the tour guide said. Every day, Suria engages in playful interaction with the dogs, and the dogs adore her. "I love animals and I love the oasis – it's a beautiful project to assist these tigers who are approaching extinction," said Lucia Zustakova, one of the volunteers at the sanctuary. "It's a great initiative to help these tigers that are facing extinction."
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By Scott Role Playing Game to Movie Matchups
Pen and paper RPGs have always had a strong relationship with movies. Play in some games (and with some gamemasters) tends to embody a heightened cinematic style. Most role playing games are influenced by at least a few cult movies, and some even state their influences openly. Then of course players often draw heavily on characters in books and movies for their own in-game persona, or when visualizing specific scenes.
One of the best uses of these rpg-to-movie tie-ins is to quickly communicate the style of a game to a new, or prospective, player. Relating a game to movies that share its themes can give the player an instant feel for what the world can be like, and immediately conjure images of cool characters and scenes that they will enjoy reenacting or using for inspiration.
Without further ado, a list of my favorite role playing game to movie matchups:
Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
I tend to imagine the games I run in Shadowrun as Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels meets Strange Days meets Reservoir Dogs meets Cyber City Oedo 808. Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels typifies some of the low-life cast that runners deal with on a regular basis; sure, some runner teams might be after the glitz and glam, but many more will be on the streets, surviving at the lower end of the spectrum, and this is where I think it gets interesting.
Ghost in the Shell does a decent job of showcasing cyberware, and gets into some of the philosophical questions that can be encountered in Shadowrun, such as the dividing line between man and machine, the nature of a humanity being overtaken by cybernetic modification.
Strange Days does not only a fantastic job of envisioning what in Shadowrun is known as simsense, but also tells a tale of a city on the brink of racial war, something that Shadowrun extrapolates into human-metahuman tensions. Particularly anti- ork and troll sentiment and the ongoing struggle for society to adapt to these new breeds of humans, along with Dwarves and Elves, not to mention magically active individuals.
Like most White Wolf games, Changeling is rife with evocative tropes and settings. To me the time of adolescence seems the most interesting to explore in the game, full of opportunities where fantasy and reality can mix while characters are developing their own identities. This context feels like a perfect match for the machinations of the fae to play out amidst the mundane turmoil of high school.
Some of my favorite high school movies like The Breakfast Club, The Faculty, and Donnie Darko stand in for the mundane (and not-so-mundane) aspects. Labyrinth bridges the mundane to some of the most enchantingly realized faerie-type dream worlds on film, suitable inspiration for any Changeling player. Pan's Labyrinth takes a step further into danger and cruelty, on both sides of the looking glass. Mirrormask offers even more splendid visuals and faerie dreams of the world from which to draw amazing ideas.
RoleMaster
Dungeons & Dragons [the movie]
RoleMaster has more in common with the universally applicable fantasy of GURPS than D&D, and frequently lands on the side of being more general than some of its competitors. Yet the rules style, spell descriptions, magic items, creatures, and classes all serve up a little of their own flavor which is mixed with art that points to a great fantasy adventure. Even when there is no pre-defined world in which it takes place.
Much of the game's heritage is linked to Lord of the Rings, as I.C.E. used the Tolkien license to produce the Middle Earth Role Playing System, a slightly watered down RoleMaster steeped in the trappings of the legendary fellowship and its fantastic world.
Other fantasy pictures, from Willow through The Dark Crystal and even the slightly sour Dungeons & Dragons movie, provide ample staging for a fun romp for those looking to try fantasy role playing outside of the d20 consortium.
While Vampire draws on Anne Rice-style monsters of the night, the modern setting and focus on political intrigue make for poor comparisons to highly recognizable vampire movies like Interview with a Vampire or Bram Stoker's Dracula. The comic book action of the Blade movies (and let's be clear, I'm talking of two movies, the third does not exist) is also a poor match for the game. While the first movie briefly referred to the existence of vampire clans, the focus on martial arts action would translate better to a video game than the plotting and political maneuvering present in a true-to-form Vampire role playing session. Though it is worth noting that Blade did capture some of the friction between staid, traditional elder vampires and the brash, rebellious youthful generations.
Underworld scored closer to the mark while offering up some tasty visual representations of modern vampire living, at least of one particular style. Devil's Advocate, though clearly not a "vampire movie" in the traditional sense, portrays characters in places of power exerting influence for their own, admittedly evil, gains. With the touch of supernatural already blended into the mix, it would not be hard to imagine vampires in these roles.
Though not a movie, the short-lived Kindred tv series came closest to depicting the world of Vampire: the Masquerade, for the obvious reason that it was based on the game. It played upon the screen more as a vampire soap opera (with the aid of Mr. Spelling), which I think is more accurate than any movie has been thus far. I personally tend to favor an approach that contains a bit more grit, but nonetheless Kindred succeeded in illustrating what it might be like for a vampire prince trying to keep control over his kind in a large city, even if he was made to be a more sympathetic character than seems likely for the average undead prince.
I'm sure that I missed many fruitful role-playing-game-to-movie connections. I also know that I've selected merely a handful of the role playing games out there that might benefit from such treatment. Feel free to send any suggestions my way, and enjoy your own cinematic storytelling experiences!
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Posted on September 22nd, 2007. Tags: Game Articles, Changeling: the Dreaming, Ghost in the Shell, Role Playing Games-RPGs, Shadowrun, Vampire: the Requiem, White Wolf.
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package org.ovirt.engine.core.bll.storage;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;

import org.ovirt.engine.core.bll.Backend;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.businessentities.StorageDomain;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.businessentities.StoragePool;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.businessentities.StoragePoolIsoMap;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.businessentities.VDS;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.businessentities.VdsSpmStatus;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.vdscommands.ConnectStoragePoolVDSCommandParameters;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.vdscommands.VDSCommandType;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.compat.Guid;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.dal.dbbroker.DbFacade;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.utils.log.Log;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.utils.log.LogFactory;

public class AfterDeactivateSingleAsyncOperation extends ActivateDeactivateSingleAsyncOperation {
    private final boolean _isLastMaster;
    private Guid masterStorageDomainId = Guid.Empty;
    private List<StoragePoolIsoMap> storagePoolIsoMap;

    public AfterDeactivateSingleAsyncOperation(ArrayList<VDS> vdss, StorageDomain domain,
            StoragePool storagePool, boolean isLastMaster, Guid newMasterStorageDomain) {
        super(vdss, domain, storagePool);

        _isLastMaster = isLastMaster;

        if (masterStorageDomainId != null && !masterStorageDomainId.equals(Guid.Empty)) {
            this.masterStorageDomainId = newMasterStorageDomain;
        } else {
            this.masterStorageDomainId = DbFacade.getInstance().getStorageDomainDao()
                    .getMasterStorageDomainIdForPool(getStoragePool().getId());
        }

        storagePoolIsoMap = DbFacade.getInstance()
                .getStoragePoolIsoMapDao().getAllForStoragePool(getStoragePool().getId());
    }

    @Override
    public void execute(int iterationId) {
        try {
            log.infoFormat("After deactivate treatment vds: {0},pool {1}", getVdss().get(iterationId).getName(),
                    getStoragePool().getName());

            if (!_isLastMaster) {
                Backend.getInstance().getResourceManager().RunVdsCommand(
                        VDSCommandType.ConnectStoragePool, new ConnectStoragePoolVDSCommandParameters(
                        getVdss().get(iterationId), getStoragePool(), masterStorageDomainId, storagePoolIsoMap, true));
            }

            if (getVdss().get(iterationId).getSpmStatus() == VdsSpmStatus.None) {
                StorageHelperDirector.getInstance().getItem(getStorageDomain().getStorageType())
                        .disconnectStorageFromDomainByVdsId(getStorageDomain(), getVdss().get(iterationId).getId());
            }
        } catch (RuntimeException e) {
            log.errorFormat("Failed to refresh storagePool. Host {0} to storage pool {1}. Exception: {3}", getVdss()
                    .get(iterationId).getName(), getStoragePool().getName(), e);
        }
    }

    private static final Log log = LogFactory.getLog(AfterDeactivateSingleAsyncOperation.class);
}


..nutrition is probably the answer"- Abram Hoffer, M.D., Ph. D.
We're living in some challenging times, and for those of us who have to watch our pennies, the 99¢ store is a frugal girl's heaven. There is nothing organic or remotely healthy for you here at the dollar store. You can buy some produce but it's limited and the dairy and meat section is really quite depressing. For me, it makes sense to buy items like toilet paper, batteries, and cleaning supplies. Sometimes the items you get are less than optimal. The pack of sponges, 3 for a 99¢ are useable, but fall apart much faster than the "Scotch-Brite" brand found at 'normal' stores.
Anyway, I understand why so many of us choose to shop cheap - and I generally don't see much of a problem if your getting the odd household items. The 'food' you will find is mostly canned, processed and fantastically unhealthy. Most of it is high in sodium, refined sugars, flavorings, MSG, nitrites, EDTA, nitrates, hormones, pesticides, gases, colors, and chemicals sprays.
When economic hardships come along, we tend to rationalize purchasing crappy food, not realizing that they put their long-term health at risk. This is especially true for folks who have existing health problems. Do you really think a bunch of cheap Top Ramen will give you the nutrients you need to function at the level you body needs? I know you may think you don't have a much of a choice financially, but you do!
My advice during these tough times would be this: Skip the junk food and buy whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds at the Farmers Market, Mesa Produce or Tri-County Produce. Even the expensive food stores will have a bulk section where brown rice, oats, whole wheat flour etc. can be bought for around 99¢. Buy foods that have had the least amount of tampering with, and you will feel, look and be much better off in the long-run. Plus, think of the (future) medical savings!
By the way.. I am in no way perfect when it comes to eating healthy. My vices include Coke, Hard Candies, Sour Patch Kids (OMG), and Kraft Ranch Dressing (waaay processed). So 'Everything in moderation' is a rule that I find helpful when I'm craving a junk fix. For me, it's about putting the money and time into your health now, not when you have Type 2 Diabetes or Obesity.
Of course, there is no guarantee to a long and healthy life, but you can feel good now and have a better chance at living a longer and healthier full life. Plus, now that I've undermined the whole 'crappy food is always cheaper' myth, what excuse to you have?
Last night I was at the grocery store and when I got to the check out counter, I noticed a shopper had "Lite Cranberry Juice" in among her other items of food. A lot of people think they're being healthier if they buy "lite, fat free or trans fat free" products (and they are in a way). However, it is still good to read the nutrition facts and ingredient labels because often it's full of junk. Often there are more sugars, preservatives, artificial ingredients and sodium in these products - and that ain't good.
For example: A 8 fl oz. of "Lite Cranberry Juice" has 75mg of sodium. The RDA recommends that you consume no more than 2400 mg of sodium per day, which is roughly about a teaspoon of table salt.
What if you have two glasses of juice, like most people do? With all the other food and beverages a person consumes in a day, that sodium intake can increases quite quickly. Too much sodium can cause some biggies like high blood pressure, dehydration, and heart disease.
And of course then there is the sugar problem... Too much sugar can cause some of the same problems, and some great 'extras' like diabetes, and obesity.
The RDA recommends 40g. of refined sugar per day. One can consume 1/2 that amount in one glass of cranberry juice. Not to mention, it's not just straight sugar, but high fructose corn syrup...which is even worse!
Until next time...try to get in the habit of reading any product that has a label. You will be surprised in what you will find.