. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
. Add celery, onions, bell peppers, and carrots.
. Saute until slightly tender.
. Pour in chicken broth.
. Stir in tomatoes and cabbage.
. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
. Cook until cabbage is tender.
. Taste broth and adjust seasoning if needed.
OK so let's talk about the 7-day diet!! It's an old diet that has been around for YEARS and revised over and over again. You are likely to find several different version online. Lately these 7-day diets have become really popular. Even Dr. Oz has one.
I NEVER thought I'd like this soup, but it's so good!
On the 7-day diet you follow a certain eating plan everyday. Along with eating these specific foods you are allowed to have cabbage soup aka wonder soup aka weight loss soup aka miracle soup aka weight watcher soup whenever you'd like. This is what drew me to the 7-day diet because I love that I can eat this soup in unlimited quantities. I HATE being hungry and I will not stick to any kind of diet if I'm hungry. Point. Blank. Period. Don't forget you MUST drink 8 glasses of water each day. My results vary if I slack on water, but 8-10 pounds is what I usually lose.
Now about this weight loss Cabbage Soup (Wonder Soup), the website (my7daydiet.com) says you should boil the vegetables in water, uh…no ma'am!! I've always used chicken broth or vegetable broth with seasoned canned tomatoes and it has never hindered my weight loss. There is NO WAY I would be eating this soup everyday if I made it according to the recipe on the site. Yuck! Throughout the diet I also use salt, pepper, lots of herbs & seasonings, olive oil, and a tad of butter. These changes have never affected my results.
So here is a brief overview of the 7 Day Cabbage Soup diet plan.
Day One: Fruit: Eat all of the fruit you want (except bananas). Eat only your soup and the fruit for the first day. For drinks- unsweetened teas, cranberry juice and water. (I had coffee, no cream or sugar).
Day Two: Vegetables: Eat until you are stuffed will all fresh, raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. Try to eat leafy green vegetables and stay away from dry beans, peas and corn. Eat all the vegetables you want along with your soup. At dinner, reward yourself with a big baked potato with butter. Do not eat fruit today.
Day Five: Beef or Chicken And Tomatos: Ten to twenty ounces of beef and up to six fresh tomatoes. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water this day to wash the uric acid from your body. Eat your soup at least once this day. You may eat broiled or baked chicken instead of beef (but absolutely no skin-on chicken). If you prefer, you can substitute broiled fish for beef on one of the beef days (but not both).
Day Seven: Brown rice, unsweetened fruit juices and vegetables: Again stuff, stuff, stuff yourself. Be sure to eat your soup at least once this day.
Stick With The Cabbage Soup Diet For 7 Days…And Look Amazing Later, Too!
No bread, alcohol, or carbonated beverages, not even diet soda.
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Čéč z Budivojovic (†1270), někdy se uvádí bez přídomku jako Čéč a nebo jako Čéč z Budějovic, v originálech např. Scech de Budwog, Checho de Budiwogewich či Schesho de Budwois, byl jihočeský šlechtic žijící ve 13. století, nejvyšší číšník Království českého mezi roky 1253 a 1256, a následně jeho nejvyšší sudí (dvorský i zemský) v letech 1256–1264.

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Stejnojmenný předek (Čéč) zastával v letech 1172–1183 post nejvyššího dvorského sudího. Tím byl v letech 1205–1216 také otec Čéče (mladšího) Budivoj ze Železnice. Jemu král Přemysl Otakar I. daroval pozemky na pravém břehu Vltavy v okolí soutoku s Malší, kde při brodu dálkové obchodní silnice založil Budivoj v 1. polovině 13. století své sídlo, Budivojovice, s kostelem svatého Prokopa.

Život
Poprvé se připomíná v roce 1251 jako vlastník vsi Budivojovice, u vltavského brodu, která se později stala pod názvem Staré město součástí královského města České Budějovice, založeného roku 1265 králem českým Přemyslem Otakarem II. Ves Budivojovice ležela v místech, kde dnes stojí Kostel sv. Jana Křtitele a sv. Prokopa. Kolem roku 1260 mu Přemysl Otakar II. zastavil hrad Hlubokou, aby získal pozemek pro založení města České Budějovice, krátce poté mu ovšem hrad opět odňal a náhradou mu místo peněz přidělil ves Velíš u Jičína. Roku 1263 prodává Čéč se souhlasem manželky Guty Vyšebrodskému klášteru ves Záboří (Záhorčice) ležící pravděpodobně v katastru dnešní obce Boršov nad Vltavou. Roku 1265 získává jako odškodnění za pozemek k výstavbě Českých Budějovic velešínské panství. Čéč Velešín zanedlouho prodal Benešovi Pyšnému z Michalovic. Kolem roku 1270 přikázal vystavět kostel Všech svatých, jehož stavbu osobně řídil děkan pražské kapituly Vít. Čéčovou druhou manželkou byla dcera hornorakouského rodu Kuenringů Gisela.

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Čeští šlechtici
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Nejvyšší číšníci Českého království
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Review title of Jake6200My imports don't work?
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Worse than ever! 1) Forced to link your MS account, or you'll have no leaderboard score. 2) They removed Pinball FX2 from the store, for which I bought at least 42 tables, to force you to use Pinball FX3, which has an EULA that stumps on your privacy like a soy drinking 007 wannabe. 3) And last, but not least, the new interface looks like a commercial break that never stops.
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You only get one table for free, And i really miss the pinball tables from Pinball FX 2, Such as South Park, Plants vs Zombies, and more.
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It used to take half an hour to load. But the trick is not to go back to the title screen before leaving the game. Now it loads right away. And now I love the game. And if you like pinball, you'll love it. I can't get enough.
Have Fx since V.1 but can't import a ton of my tables. Was this issue fixed? Wants me to re purchase bundles I already own or single tables are now included in bundles. What I could transfer looks amazing. Five star rating when issues are resolved.
Good job devs, your update just made the game unlaunchable, Way to go!!!
It took over a week, but all my tables became available. hopefully things go smoother from here on out.


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By Andrew Durbin
'A Superhero and Storyline for a New Century': Black Panther, a Primer
With the arrival of the first superhero film to feature a black lead since 1998's Blade, a reading list on black comic-book culture
Today, the Black Panther leaps onto screens across the US, a little over half a century since he first debuted in a July 1966 issue of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's Fantastic Four #52, 'The Arrival'. On that first Marvel cover, the Panther – in a jet-black, skin-tight suit, his cape aflutter in the wind and claws grappling air – rises over the Fantastic Four as 'the surprise sensation of the century'. Now played by Chadwick Boseman, the film version of the Panther – née T'Challa, king of the fictional, never-colonized nation of Wakanda – has dropped the camp for a sleeker style (gone is the cape; now with a far more menacing mask and sabretooth necklace) as he faces off against a usurper to the throne in what is expected to be the highest-grossing comic book adaptation in history. The Black Panther is undoubtedly the most popular black superhero in the history of US comics and was, in fact, the first. He is also the first black star of a live action superhero film since 1998's Blade, which featured Wesley Snipes as the titular vampire hunter. Twenty years! And (sigh) it only took Marvel 18 films to arrive here. Ticket pre-sales have so far outpaced all other previous Marvel films (such as The Avengers series (2012-18), Captain America (2016) and Thor (2017) to name just a few of the recent ones).
The same year Boseman made his cinematic debut as the Panther alongside Chris Evans's Captain America in Captain America: Civil War (2016), Marvel Comics relaunched Black Panther with a new storyline – titled 'A Nation Under Our Feet' – by The Atlantic writer Ta-Nehisi Coates. frieze's summer 2016 issue featured an essay on the new comics by novelist and poet John Keene. 'While the imaginative and aesthetic foundations of the original Black Panther comic remain,' he writes, 'Coates and his collaborators have created a superhero and storyline for a new century.' Keene continues: 'Building upon the achievements of many prior writers and artists, they demonstrate an attentiveness to themes – social and political conflict, gender and sexuality, the ethics of leadership – that never would have arisen within the framework of the original comics.' The film has attended to these same themes in its update of the Panther, retooling some of the comic's characters (the Panther's all-female bodyguards, the Dora Milaje, no longer refer to him as 'beloved') to meet a new era.
Ryan Coogler, Black Panther, 2018, film still. Courtesy: Marvel Studios
That era is happily upon us, though I am already looking forward to the next, when hopefully Storm – or another black woman, or for that matter, any woman of colour – headlines her own super flick.
Read John Keene's essay on Ta-Nehisi Coates's Black Panther comics
Read Ian Bourland's 2016 history of underground Black publishing, from W.E.B. Du Bois to #BlackLivesMatter
And, for good measure, read Dan Fox on the Black Panther Coloring Book
Andrew Durbin is senior editor of frieze, based in New York, USA. His novella Skyland is forthcoming from Nightboat Books in 2020.
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Home » Boardgames » Can You Do Better than Alexander the Great? – DVG's FIELD COMMANDER ALEXANDER Board Game Review
Posted on Oct 9, 2020 in Boardgames, Front Page Features
Can You Do Better than Alexander the Great? – DVG's FIELD COMMANDER ALEXANDER Board Game Review
Field Commander Alexander Board Game Review. Publisher: DVG Designer: Dan Verssen Price $54.99
Passed Inspection: Easy to learn, fun to play, challenge level can be adjusted through lots of optional rules, small foot print, beautiful game boards, delivers a perfect solo experience, an entire campaign can be played in 2 or 3 hours
Failed Basic: needs an index, some minor typos
Field Commander Alexander was originally published by Dan Verssen Games back in 2009 but it quickly sold out and was unavailable. It was recently reprinted as part of a Kickstarter campaign and now it's time for Armchair General to review this classic solo game!
Field Commander Alexander is a solo game featuring 4 campaigns which can be played as stand-alone games or as a giant linked campaign which simulates major campaigns of conquest in the life of Alexander the Great. The four campaigns include Granicus, Issus, The Siege of Tyre and Gaugamela.
The game comes in a sturdy and attractive box featuring artwork by Hokunin. The components include:
4 11" x 17" mounted game boards
176 full color counters
1 player log sheet
A 15 page rule book
1 six sided die
Make sure you photocopy the player's log sheet as if you play linked campaigns, you'll be making notes on it regarding the status of your forces and information on Alexander, himself and you'll be using the battlefield on the lower part of the form to fight your foes.
The 15 page rule book is clearly laid out with extensive examples of play. While it doesn't have an index, the rules are organized in such a manner that's its fairly easy to find what you're looking for without too much page flipping. Nonetheless, an index would be a nice addition when it's reprinted again.
I did find that the instruction to not put the enemy leader counter in the enemy force cup could have appeared a few pages earlier during the set up instructions under the Force Counters rules on page 2.
Initially I did find that that the use of the term Force on the Enemy Operation Counters and the Force Counters to be a little confusing but after a few turns of the game, it all made sense to me.
Each unit is of a flexible size depending on the campaign being played. They can represent several thousand people or over ten thousand people. The units included are leaders which represent the commanders and their staff and guards, archers, war elephants and their handlers, infantry, peltasts (light but fast infantry using the "pelte" style shield and armed with multiple javelins and a sword), phalanx troops (pole armed massed rectangular formations of infantry), chariots, cavalry and siege engines. There are also counters for transport ships and ship based siege engines. Each unit is rated for speed, battle value and, if appropriate, superior combat capability. Some units are two sided and have reduced values on their other side.
Leaders are rated for a leadership ability and battle value.
After reading the rules either pick a campaign to play or start with the earliest campaign if you'll be playing the linked campaigns which take you through Alexander's life and conquests.
The campaigns are:
Granicus 338 BC to 334 BC
Issus 333 BC to 332 BC
Tyre 332 BC
Gaugamela 331 BC to 323 BC
Each campaign is presented on a beautifully illustrated, mounted game board. All the campaign specific rules and tables are included on the boards. There is a typo on the Granicus game board in which Halkarnassus is spelled one way on the board and a completely different way on the Enemy Operations Box and in the rules.
Depending on the campaign, Alexander's enemies include the Persians, Southern Greek forces and the Indians in the Gaugamela campaign.
Alexander is represented by multiple counters with different leadership abilities based upon his experience at a given moment in time. If you play the linked campaign, you start with Granicus in which Alexander spends much of his time under the command of his father, King Philip II. His skills will increase as he leads armies, scores victories in both large scale battles and personal duels with other leaders and completes a prophecy. Alexander can die during the course of a game and if he dies, you lose the campaign or the linked campaigns.
Game turns, as with unit size, changes based upon campaign played. For example in the Granicus campaign the first turn is one year (338 BC), turn 2 is from 337 to 336 BC. Then, with turn 3, the turns become seasons as turn 3 is Spring of 335 BC while, in the much more tactical siege of Tyre campaign, each turn is one or two months of 332 BC.
The movement system used is an area movement style. As you build up your army, you have a counter which represents Alexander's army on the campaign board and then you have individual units on your battlefield which is on the lower portion of the Player's Log sheet. You will also put any siege engines in your army on the Player's Log battlefield. The only exception to this would be in the Tyre siege where you place your mole land bridge, supply ships and ship mounted siege engines. On the Tyre campaign you will also see counters representing the enemy fleet of ships.
As you move your army on the campaign board you have to roll to see if you encounter enemy war bands as well as to see how foraging for supplies goes. If you can't gather enough supplies for your army, you may have to disband some units in order to avoid disruptions to your treasury and the elimination of your fighting capacity owing to starving soldiers and horses.
Aside for combat, you can also govern conquered lands, raze cities that have rebelled against your enlightened rule, build cities and temples, visit temples and other holy sites in order to see what prophecy you may be able to fulfill in order to increase Alexander's skills and combat abilities or raise soldiers for future conquests.
punishing a city
a prophecy
Combat, itself, is simple and eloquently handled. As I said before, each unit is rated for its combat ability and speed. When you encounter enemy troops move the troops to your battlefield on the Player's Log. Line up your units and the enemy units in order to their speed rating. Draw enemy Battle Plan chits and put them near each enemy. Pick your own Battle Plan chits from your pool of Battle Plans. These Battle Plans give special bonuses to both you and your enemy. Some such as "Raid" are played before actual combat occurs and can disrupt your gold supplies which may prevent you from moving after battle or purchasing replacement units. Some such as "Flank" are used during combat to allow your cavalry to score an extra hit against the enemy.
For combat, in order of greater speed to lower speed, a unit must roll its Battle Value or lower on a 6 sided die to score a hit. If the unit has a Superior Combat Ability rating, it scores two hits. Some units such as the Greek Phalanx can attack multiple times in a turn.
When a unit takes damage, it is flipped over. It may have a reduced side which is in effect until the unit is reorganized or, if the unit has nothing on its reverse side, it is destroyed. If a two sided unit is on its reduced side and is hit again, it is destroyed.
Darius and Alexander in an epic battle
If a unit is inside a fortification, the walls must be destroyed for the attacker to get the full value of its attack. That's where siege engines come in. Walls take two hits before they are breached. Knock down those walls! Tyre has multiple walls plus is on an island. This is an extremely challenging campaign as you are not only being attacked by armies on the mainland, your land bridge (known as the "Mole") that your engineers are trying to build to allow your forces to attack Tyre is being attacked by ship born raiders and your supply ships and ship born siege towers are also being attacked by the naval forces of the enemy.
Did I mention that this is a solo game? Well now I did! The AI uses a version of the system used in DVG's Field Commander Rommel, Field Commander Napoleon and Fleet Commander Nimitz. And it's great!
Strategically, the game's AI is composed of the Enemy Orders Chart which is different depending on the campaign being played and the Enemy Operation Chits. Enemy Orders are based upon a die roll modified by how far away Alexander's army is from the particular enemy's territory. Results can be building fortifications, sending raiding parties to steal gold shipments and supplies from your forces, levying troops, gaining a glory (which is another way for Alexander to get more powerful if you capture the glory in a battle) or doing nothing.
Enemy Operations are the way that the enemy adds troops to its territories. You can pay gold from your treasury in order to placate your foes and keep them from building up an army if you want. If the Enemy Operation that says "Go" is drawn, the enemy forces on the campaign map begin to move in order to engage your army in battle. It's usually better to preemptively attack the enemy forces and destroy them in detail than to give them the initiative to strike at your troops first but you may want to try different strategies and see how your plans play out.
the siege
In the course of the game you can also add advisors to your court and use your Glory gained in battle to gain Insight chits which can bring wonderful benefits to your attempt to rule the known world.
If you play a linked campaign, you'll keep track of your Immortality Points which track how long the world will remember your brave feats and wise rule. In my linked campaign at this point, Alexander will be remembered for 100 years. I'm trying to get more points so that people will remember him for 500 years! Hopefully the last campaign will do just that.
If you want to make the campaigns more challenging, each one has plenty of optional rules such as the Fire Ship option in the Siege of Tyre. That rule nearly destroyed my whole invasion time table but I lucked out on that one and my fleet repelled their fire ships.
Field Commander Alexander is a wonderful game. Not only does it offer an immersive solo gaming experience but a whole campaign can be played in an afternoon and it has a small footprint so it can easily be taken on trips. I can't say enough about how much fun and well designed this game is. It will be a classic and will be remembered for 1000 years!
Armchair General Rating: 95% (1% is bad, 100% is perfect)
Solitaire Rating: 5 (1 is not suitable, 5 is excellent solo play)
A college film instructor and small business owner, Richard Martin has also worked in the legal and real estate professions, is involved in video production, film criticism, sports shooting and is an avid World War I and II gamer. He designed the games Tiger Leader, The Tiger Leader Expansion and Sherman Leader for DVG. In addition, Rick can remember war games which came in plastic bags and cost $2.99 (he's really that old)!


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Q: How to DRYly render code snippets within a style guide I'm building a simple, static style guide. It includes only static front-end assets – CSS, JS, fonts, and images which will be included in client apps via bower. My development stack, however, is a bit more sophisticated. I'm using gulp to wire up jade, sass, coffeescript etc. Everything is working great.
In the guide, I would like to have a preview of the source code so that you can conveniently copy the markup for a widget and paste it directly into your project. You can see this, for example, in the docs for Foundation. I would like to do something similar in my styleguide.
Now my question...
Of course, I could just duplicate the markup (once to render the content and a second time in pre tags to render the code snippet). But that's obviously bad because then I run the risk of failing to keep them in sync, thus defeating the entire purpose of displaying a code snippet.
Ideally, I want to type the markup once and have it render both the content and the code snippet. In a previous project, I was able to achieve this by writing a custom HAML filter. How can I do this with Jade?

A: Here are a couple solutions:

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package TBC.Combat.Abilities;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.HashMap;

import TBC.Pair;
import TBC.Combat.CombatEntity;
import TBC.Combat.Effects.IOneTimeEffect;
import TBC.CombatScreen.BattleScreenDrawer;
import TBC.CombatScreen.TurnState;

public class ChargeAbility extends StandardAbility
{
	public ChargeAbility(IOneTimeEffect[] effects, String name, int targetType,
			int cost, Boolean usableOutOfCombat, Boolean isSpell, ArrayList<String> descriptions)
	{
		super(effects, name, targetType, cost, usableOutOfCombat, isSpell, descriptions);
	}

	public void DrawUser(
			BattleScreenDrawer display,
			HashMap<CombatEntity, Pair<Integer, Integer>> positionLookup,
			TurnState state,
			CombatEntity entity,
			boolean isAlly,
			boolean isTarget,
			int startXPos,
			int startYPos,
			int startRotation)
	{
		long time = state.GetElapsedTime();
		int targetXPos = 0;
		int targetYPos = 0;
		if(state.targetEntities != null && state.targetEntities.size() > 0)
		{
			CombatEntity target = state.targetEntities.get(0);
			Pair<Integer, Integer> pos = positionLookup.get(target);
			targetXPos = pos.item1;
			targetYPos = pos.item2 - 18;
		}

		int xPos = startXPos;
		int yPos = startYPos;
		if(time < 500)
		{
			xPos = Math.round(startXPos + ((time * (targetXPos - startXPos))/500));
			yPos = Math.round(startYPos + ((time * (targetYPos - startYPos))/500));
		}

		display.DrawCombatEntity(entity, xPos, yPos, startRotation, time - 500, isTarget);
	}

	public void DrawTarget(
			BattleScreenDrawer display,
			TurnState state,
			CombatEntity entity,
			boolean isAlly,
			int startXPos,
			int startYPos,
			int startRotation)
	{
		long time = state.GetElapsedTime();
		boolean showHitIndicator = false;
		if(time > 500)
		{
			showHitIndicator = true;
		}

		display.DrawCombatEntity(entity, startXPos, startYPos, startRotation, time - 700, showHitIndicator);
	}

	public int GetAnimationTime()
	{
		return 1500;
	}
}

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Santos pays out after NT fracking battle
Australia's second-largest independent gas producer Santos and a Northern Territory cattle baron have agreed to end their onshore gas fracking court battle.
The energy company has agreed to pay Rallen Australia's $400,000 legal bill, reform its stakeholder engagement and stop work at the two controversial exploration wells that caused the legal stoush.
Rallen had accused the publicly listed energy company of having a "cavalier attitude" to government regulations after it allegedly failed to provide full details about its exploration drilling program on Tanumbirini Station, about 700km southeast of Darwin.
The pastoralist claimed Santos withheld information designed to balance the interests of miners and landholders, and misled it into extending access on the 5000 square kilometre station until December 31, 2022.
It said Santos had a duty under the territory's Petroleum (Environment) Regulations to provide meaningful information about the drilling of two extra wells and the environmental risks associated with them, and that if it had received this it would not have agreed to Santos' demands.
"It is inconceivable that (the landholder) would have executed the (land access) extension if he had known there were additional environmental risks," Rallen's lawyer Marcus Pesman told the NT Supreme Court on Monday, the first day of their week-long court stoush.
The court heard Santos had permission to drill exploration wells at the station but decided it needed to drill two more, which were not included in its environmental management plan.
"Santos' initial position was that that activity did not require a revision of the EMP," Mr Pesman said.
"Unfortunately for Santos, the (NT) Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security did not agree."
The department ordered Santos to lodge an amended environmental plan, saying the new wells posed a "significant environmental risk".
Santos did this but failed to pass the information onto Rallen as it negotiated its land access extension.
"Any responsible corporate actor, having received this correspondence from the department saying the new activity you intend to undertake contains significant environmental risks, would have communicated those risks to Rallen," Mr Pesman said.
Santos said it did tell Rallen about its plans in a 96-page disclosure document and any "sophisticated person" would have understood the environmental management plan process.
It also said it complied with the NT regulations but admitted it had been guilty of "inattentiveness to its terms, in respect of that revised (plan)".
"The second drilling (plan) is publicly notified and when it is drawn to Rallen's attention, Rallen does nothing," Santos' lawyer Jonathan Horton QC said.
"It did not avail itself of the public comment process. It did not make submissions to the minister."
On Friday, the parties agreed to end their dispute.
"Santos and Rallen have reached agreement to resolve the court proceedings," a document tendered to the court said.
Under that agreement Santos will continue work at one site on the station, but will cease work on the two contentious wells until after December 2022 and pay Rallen's $400,000 legal bill.
"Santos will work to improve the way it engages with landholders," the document said.
"Santos looks forward to a constructive working relationship with Rallen on that basis."
Norway mass killer Breivik seeks parole
School return on national cabinet agenda
A safe return to schools for students and teachers in the wake of rising Omicron cases of COVID-19 will be on the table when national cabinet meets.Prime Minister Scott Morrison and state and territory leaders will on Thursday also discuss free rapid antigen tests for vulnerable people, as pressure mounts on the government to provide universal access.
Warning over Aldi customer's koala act: 'Incredibly stressful'
The video showing a koala sitting inside the Aldi trolley has been deemed 'cute' by some, but others disagree. Watch it here.
SA woman 'still a risk' of terror offence
A South Australian woman jailed for taking steps to join the terror group Islamic State has not fully acknowledged her offending and remains a "vulnerable person, susceptible to adverse and destructive influences", a court has ruled.In December, the Federal Court confirmed a control order on Zainab Abdirahman-Khalif which limits her movements and activities.
Ulliel dies after France skiing accident
French actor Gaspard Ulliel, known for appearing in Chanel perfume ads as well as film and television roles, has died after a skiing accident in the Alps, according to his agent's office.He portrayed the young Hannibal Lecter in 2007's Hannibal Rising and fashion mogul Yves Saint Laurent in the 2014 biopic Saint Laurent.
A Norwegian court will this week hear mass killer Anders Behring Breivik explain why he believes he should be released from prison after spending more than a decade behind bars.Breivik, a far-right extremist, killed 77 people in Norway's worst peacetime atrocity in July 2011.


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On January 31, Boston based award-winning artist Jamie Hart unveils "Shadow", thought to be her most meaningful work yet. Jamie says, "'Shadow' is about no longer being afraid to look at your shadow aspects because underneath them lies the truth of who you are. Most of us run from or numb the pain, the hurts from early life that reveal themselves in relationships and life, yet that never makes it go away. The only way is to face our shadow, move through our fears and do the inner work to heal ourselves. It's how we reveal our truest selves and consciously connect to our inner light which helps us live more fully in joy and purpose."
It's the second single from her upcoming EP to be released in the Spring of 2020. Jamie Hart (previously Jamie Lynn Hart) is an award-winning favorite in New England and beyond, and voice faculty at the Berklee College of Music. Following a life-changing hiatus and spiritual awakening, Jamie came back strong in the Fall of 2019 with a new sound, brand and mission.
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JAMIE'S CATALOG
Jamie began releasing new music in September of 2019 under her
new name Jamie Hart.
Previously, she released 3 albums and
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All Defeats 4:03
Bad 3:06
Breakdown 3:13
Not This Time 3:21
Fade Away 4:29
Sidelines 3:14
Undone 3:41
Seeker 4:21
Something More 4:58
What Could Be 6:02
Live at Tupelo
Down 5:05
Good Tonight 4:05
Asshole 3:45
Illuminate 4:02
Not Enough 3:57
Up to the Mountain 4:10
Fadeaway 4:19
Whipping Post 6:49
Bound to Burn 4:59
Love Me Like a Man 6:05
Shame On Me 3:03
Been Missing 3:29
Bird's Eye View 2:59
In Too Deep 3:15
Freedom Song 3:30
Anything More 3:34
Illusion 2:25
When The Sun Arrives 3:20
Open Doors 4:43
"What would you do if you only had a month to live?"
Previously known as Jamie Lynn Hart, Jamie's musical evolution has aligned with her personal journey. "Music chooses you. It's an extension of who I am," Jamie explains, hinting at the source of the power, vulnerability, and beauty of her music today.
Unhappy and almost quitting music in 2017 after 10 years, Jamie dove deeper into her spiritual practice, focusing on understanding herself and her disillusionment with the music industry. In 2019, came a pivotal moment: "What would you do if you only had a month to live?" Jamie asked herself. Her answer was to write and record all she could, creating freely from the depths of her soul with a new passion, purpose and sound.
This led to her recent collaboration with guitarist Jason Jagentenfl and producer/drummer Shaq Duryan to develop the sound for her new collection of songs. Jamie says, "I wanted something more produced. I wanted to experiment with new sounds and expand out from my what I've been doing for so long. I wanted to merge newer electronic technology with the organic raw sound of live instruments." And, that's the new music they created.
Look for Jamie's new music beginning September 13, 2019.
© 2019 Jamie Hart


Welcome to Center Stage Ashburn Preschool! We offer a Montessori approach preschool program, a fine arts program as well as full-time daycare! Here are some of the most frequently asked questions that we get. If you have another question or just want to speak with a real person, give us a call at (703) 723-6265.
Ages 3-6. At Center Stage, we focus on the preschool through kindergarten years when children are at a height of learning.
Should my child be potty trained?
Yes! Pull-Ups are OK during nap time, but underwear is required during regular school hours.
7:30 AM – 6:30 PM Monday – Friday. We offer two learning programs as well as full-time daycare.
How Often Does My Child Go Outside?
Twice a day. We have two distinct times that we go outside a day, weather permitting. One in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Do I Have to Wait For a Specific Month to Enroll?
No. We have an open enrollment policy year round.
How do we get enrolled?
You can call, email, or come to Center Stage Preschool! We will provide you with an enrollment form, and all required documents to enroll.
Do you offer half-days & full days?
Yes. We offer 2 day, 3 day, and 5-day programs.
Do you provide food for my child?
Half day: one snack is provided for your child.
Full day: a nutritious lunch and two snacks for your child throughout the day.
What is your teacher to student ratio?
Eight children to every teacher! Center Stage Preschool's ratio is 8-1, to ensure your child is getting the attention & instruction they need! (VA Department of Social Services requires 1 teacher to every 10 students.
Do you provide beds for nap time?
Yes. We provide comfortable rest mats for your child to sleep on.
Should my child bring their own blanket?
Yes. We ask that parents provide a blanket for nap time that can be washed regularly at home.
What is your registration fee?
$195.00. Get our full pricing.
When do you bill for tuition?
Bi-monthly payments: the first and fifteenth of each month.
Monthly payments: the first of each month.
How often do you do fire drills?
We do fire drills once every month!
What safety certifications does your staff have?
How Do We Handle Behavioral Issues?
We have 3 methods: 1) Model the correct behavior, 2) Redirect, and 3) Using the glue technique, where we pull the child closer to the teachers. Make them our special helper.
Do You Have Cameras That Monitor Your Facility?
Yes. Once you are enrolled we will give you access to our security system.
Schoolhouse Grill caters our lunch and snack. We do accommodate for religious reasons or special dietary needs on a case by case basis.
We are a nut free facility to ensure the safety of our students.
How Much Time Will My Child Spend on an Electronic Tablet?
None. We are a technology-free facility.
2 Weeks. In our 9 1/2 month curriculum school year, we have built 2 weeks vacation time into your tuition. We do need a 2 weeks' notice in advance.
Absolutely! Center Stage is a preschool, but we are also a full day, childcare facility.
Can I extend the number of days my child attends?
Yes. If there are spots available.


Clearwater and Tampa, FL – EasyLiving, Inc. announced today that it has received the 2019 Best of Home Care – Employer of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. The Employer of Choice Award is granted only to the top-ranking home care providers, based on caregiver satisfaction scores gathered by Home Care Pulse, an independent satisfaction research firm for home care. EasyLiving is again ranked among the best employers of in-home caregivers in the region.
EasyLiving is a licensed home healthcare company serving individuals and families in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. The EasyLiving home caregiver team provides clients with the non-medical support they need to have more active, healthy and meaningful lives and remain comfortably in their own homes. EasyLiving was named Tampa Bay's fourth fastest growing company in the Tampa Bay Business Journal's 2010 Fast 50 Awards and a top small business in the south by Business Insider. EasyLiving has repeatedly been awarded "Best in Home Care" provider and employer of choice by Home Care Pulse, an independent quality assurance agency.
To find out more about EasyLiving's commitment to excellence, please visit www.easylivingfl.com or call 727-447-5845 or 813-333-5020. Visit their careers page to find out how to become a caregiver with this top employer.


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Мустафа Леши () е югославски партизанин, участник в комунистическата съпротива във Вардарска Македония.

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Роден е в дебърското албанско село Решани в семейството на Акиф Леши. По време на Втората световна война е участник в комунистическата съпротива и командир в Дебър. След войната от 1946 година започва работа в югославската тайна полиция Управление за държавна сигурност и достига до чин поручик. Емигрира в Албания през 1950 година, където чичо му Хаджи Леши е председател на Президиума.

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Julie Sneed
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Julie Sneed and Jodi Walsh
Jul 18, 2019 to Aug 04, 2019
Exhibit by Aberson presents
3524B S. Peoria, Tulsa, OK
July 18th- August 4th, 2019
Opening Thursday, July 18th, 6 until 8 PM
Exhibit by Aberson is pleased to present a selection of works from artist, Julie Sneed and ceramist Jodi Walsh opening July 18th from 6 until 8 PM at Exhibit by Aberson located at 3524B S Peoria Avenue, Tulsa OK 74105.
Both Sneed and Walsh ultimately are influenced by texture and form and inevitably that drives their artwork. For Walsh her forms are influenced by her experience of culture. For Sneed the textures arise out the natural forms apparent in an agrarian landscape. The dialogue between the artists communicates a depth and understanding of familiar form to which both are distinctly paying an homage.
Julie Sneed is a contemporary artist working in Kansas. She was born and raised on a cattle ranch in Kansas. Her experience has directly informed her figurative and abstract paintings. Julie's work incorporates various mediums and textures that are layered to provide a visceral feel to the ethereal and floating animals that present on the canvas sometimes only as outlines. Julie's work is in collections throughout the United States and throughout the world and selected by curators for inclusion in Best of the Best collections.
Jodi Walsh, a ceramicist,left her native country of Canada in 1967 for the Far East and Europe, a move that would influence her life and work forever. She moved to the United States in 1979. Layering clay on textured surfaces and suspending ceramic from stainless steel thread and hemp has taken her work to a new level of expression. "Once my hands touched clay it opened up a world to me that I didn't expect. The thought of creating hand made forms from clay sent me down a path that is never ending." Jodi Walsh is a creator of beautiful objects, including folding clay and hand-built ceramics. Inspired by the endless possibilities of fashion and design, Jodi's work is also deeply influenced by her extensive travels. Much of the time she is influenced from places she's lived, such as Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Europe, Africa and England to name just a few. "Each country has its own sense of style and cultural way of life," Jodi said. "My work is calming and very minimal because of my travels." Today, Jodi's art remains diverse in scope and multifaceted in nature. She is not contained by size, with pieces ranging from several inches to large wall installations with thousands of supporting pieces. While Jodi has worked with various mediums over the years, her primary form is clay. She keeps her palette to mostly neutrals."I love the entire process from the first hint of inspiration to the completed piece," Jodi said. "I am at my best when I am creating."
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Q: How do we "directly" show that the cofinite space $\Bbb N$ is not weak-Hausdorff? Let $\Bbb N$ be equipped with the cofinite topology: call this space $X$.

Definition: a topological space $Y$ is weak-Hausdorff (WH) iff. for every compact Hausdorff space $K$ and continuous $\nu:K\to Y$, $\nu(K)$ is closed in $Y$.

This is quite a mysterious property (in my opinion) which seems hard to verify in general. But we are lucky here: unless I'm crazy, $X$ is in fact a compact space and as such it is compactly generated (CG):

Definition: a space $Y$ is compactly generated iff. a $U\subseteq Y$ is closed iff. for all compact Hausdorff spaces $K$ and continuous $\nu:K\to Y$, $\nu^{-1}(U)$ is closed in $K$ (this property of such $U$ is called "$k$-closed".)

And it turns out that, given a CG space $Y$, we can canonically produce a (CG)WH space from $Y$ using the weak-Hausdorffification functor:

Let $q:\mathsf{CG}\to\mathsf{CGWH}$ be the weak-Hausdorffification. That is, for a space $Y$, let $R\subseteq Y\times Y$ be the minimal closed equivalence relation. Note: $Y\times Y$ is here given the product topology of the category $\mathsf{CG}$, i.e. we have "$k$-ified" the usual product by adjoining all complements of $k$-closed sets to the topology. $R$ induces a relation $\sim$ on $Y$: define $q(Y)$ to be the quotient space $Y/_{\sim}$. It can be shown that $q(Y)$ is indeed always a WH space on the proviso $Y$ is CG (and it can be shown that $q$ is functorial).

We know $X\times X$ is compact, hence CG, and by the tube lemmas we know both projections $\pi_{1,2}:X\times X\to X$ are closed maps. To compute $q(X)$, I note that $X\times X$ is its own $k$-ification and accordingly we only seek closed equivalences $E$ to be closed in the usual product topology. $\pi_{1,2}(E)$ must also be closed in $X$, which is true iff. $E$'s projections are finite sets, or the whole space. But $E$ must contain $(x,x)$ for $x\in X$ and its projections cannot be finite. Therefore, the only such $E$ is $X\times X$. We conclude that $q(X)$ is the one-point space: in particular, $q(X)\neq X$. Because it can be shown that $q(Y)=Y$ for any CGWH space $Y$, this is proof that $X$ is not a weak-Hausdorff space.
The question. The above proof is quite abstract. Is it possible to exhibit a counterexample, i.e. to find a compact Hausdorff $K$ and a continuous $\nu:K\to X$ with $\nu(K)$ not closed? Such a $K$ would have to be infinite. The only nice infinite compact spaces that come to mind are the friendly and familiar compact Euclidean subspaces, but as the only continuous functions $\nu:[0,1]\to X$ are constant these examples don't do the job. Indeed, no continuum $K$ has any non-constant map to $X$: any counterexample is necessarily disconnected. In fact, any counterexample must be totally disconnected, I'm fairly certain (I use the Sierpinski continuum theorem). We also can't fiddle with the Stone-Čech compactification $\beta\Bbb N$ for examples since $X$ is certainly not Hausdorff, so the universal property can't be exploited.
Moreover, I actually started writing this question under the belief $X$ is WH. I thought I'd found a good example of a not-Hausdorff-yet-WH space; sadly not. Could someone point me to nice examples of the above? Thanks.

A: Let $K=\mathbb N\cup\{\infty\}$ be the one-point compactification of $\mathbb N$ equipped with discrete topology, and let $\nu:K\to X$ be any injection. Then $X$ will be continuous - indeed, by injectivity the preimage of any cofinite subset will be cofinite, and all cofinite subsets of $K$ are open. But we can easily set $\nu$ up so that $\nu(K)$ is not closed - just inject it onto a proper subset of $X$.


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Pakistan Sentences Nine 'Hardcore Terrorists' To Death
File photo of relatives and volunteers moving the body of a convicted militant from banned Sunni militant outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) from the central jail to an ambulance after he was executed in Karachi, February 2015.
Pakistan's military courts have sentenced nine men to death over a series of attacks that killed dozens of security officials and civilians, including minority Shi'ites, in recent years.
In a statement on January 1, the military described the condemned men as "hardcore terrorists."
The statement said the men include an Al-Qaeda activist and member of the Pakistani Taliban.
Pakistan has hanged more than 300 people since lifting a moratorium on the death penalty in December 2014.
Many of the convicts went on trial in closed military courts, which critics say fail to meet fair trial standards.
The moratorium was lifted in the aftermath of a Taliban attack on a military-run school in northwestern Peshawar that killed more than 150 people, mainly children.
More than 7,000 inmates are on death row in Pakistani jails, most for decades, according to the Law Ministry.
The United Nations, the European Union, and human rights groups have urged Pakistan to reinstate the moratorium.
Based on reporting by AP, AFP, and dpa


Blazeguard wrote: We'll be playing here. I'd prefer to keep things as simple and familiar as possible for my first game.
I've pm'd Solo to set up a thread for the game so when that's done we can start the character creation, etc. over there.
How are we going to pick who goes first when picking the QCG slots for stats?
Wait, whats that sticking out of my back? Is that a dagger handle? What the hell?
Axe handle, now get back to roll20 and stop messing around. We have a game to play!
Jandolar wrote: I'm thinking of running an Elf Scout/Druid. Would need to use the Scout and Druid Supplements. If this is ok I'll begin the character work up.
Probably a bit off-topic, but why would anyone play a ranger if scouts are available? I just found and read up on scouts. From what I can tell, scouts get a lot more of the thief abilities, dual wield, and extra surprise chances for a loss of d6 HD and no favored enemy.
No kidding. I took a look at the Ranger and like you said other than the d8 hit dice and the +3 to a favored enemy there isn't much that makes the Ranger a better choice. That and the extra exp that the Ranger needs makes the Scout a better choice in my opinion.


When Trout took a poor route on that drive by Mike Zunino, the Mariners erased an early two-run deficit in the fifth inning. And it was if the dam broke on their run-starved attack.
The Mariners scored four runs in the fifth. They added six more in the sixth inning. It was an amazing turnaround for a club that had managed just one run in its previous 25 innings.
Rookie reliever Carson Smith (1-0) got the victory in relief of lefty starter Roenis Elias, who departed in the fourth inning as a precaution because of stiffness in his elbow.
Smith worked two scoreless innings before a relay of four more relievers closed out the victory, which boosted the Mariners to 81-69 and left them one game behind the Royals (82-68) for that final wild-card slot.
It sure didn't start out well.
The Mariners managed just one hit through four innings against Angels right-hander Cory Rasmus, a former reliever in his fourth start since shifting to the rotation.
But they quickly stirred to life in the fifth against Jason Grilli.
Kendrys Morales led off with a walk, and Grilli (1-3) then hit Logan Morrison. The runners advanced on Endy Chavez's sacrifice.
Chavez was initially called safe at first, but the Angels challenged, and replays overturned the call.
Zunino followed with a game-changing — and, perhaps, a season-changing — drive to deep center that Trout stunningly over-ran with a poor route.
That two-run double snapped a 0-for-18 drought by the Mariners with runners in scoring position. It also marked the first time they had scored more than one run in an inning since the second on Sept. 10 against Houston.
Chris Taylor yanked an RBI double to left for a 3-2 lead, which finished Grilli. The Angels called on Mike Morin, who struck out Austin Jackson before Dustin Ackley drove a two-out RBI double to left that made it 4-2.
The last time the Mariners scored four runs in an inning was a six-run second on Sept. 4 at Texas.
The Mariners added six more runs in the sixth against Fernando Salas and Joe Thatcher.
Again, Morales started things; this time with a single. He went to third when Morrison pulled a double past first. Chavez followed with an RBI single through the left side.
Salas loaded the bases by nicking Zunino with a 2-2 change-up. The runners held when Taylor flied to short right, but Jackson drove an RBI single to right for a 6-2 lead.
The Angels switched to Thatcher for lefty-on-lefty matchups, but Ackley drove a sacrifice fly to right.
Then the Mariners caught another big break.
Robinson Cano hit a squibber up the first-base line. Thatcher let it go for a single, but catcher Chris Iannetta grabbed the ball and threw behind Zunino at third.
The throw was wild, a two-base error that allowed Zunino and Jackson to score. Cano went all the way to third. Kyle Seager than beat an overshifted infield for an RBI single and a 10-2 lead.
The Mariners added another run in the seventh inning and two more in the ninth.


The Sea Dog Prize is awarded annually to praiseworthy graduates and distinguishing students of Maritime University of Szczecin.
An innovative laboratory of virtual and augmented reality systems has been established at the Faculty of Navigation of the Maritime University of Szczecin - it is one of the first units in the world using VR and AR possibilities for the needs of maritime industry.
Almost 300 people - graduates of maritime schools, which have functioned in Szczecin for 70 years - took part in celebrations of the 70th anniversary of Maritime Education in West Pomerania.
A plaque commemorating the 55th anniversary of the establishment of the State Marine Fishery School was unveiled in the building of today's Maritime University of Szczecin. The School was located in the building in Wały Chrobrego in the years 1962-67.
The Faculty of Navigation of the State Maritime School was established in 1947. The school was, then, situated in Piastów Alley and gave beginning to maritime education in Szczecin.
One of the events taking place at Maritime University of Szczecin during the 70th anniversary of Maritime Education in West Pomerania was a book launching. The work by Professor Aleksander Walczak - "On the Szczecin School Fairway. Memories of the Maritime School Rector" was lunched on the board of Nawigator XXI.
Traditionally, during the Day of Maritime University, MUS students - representatives of individual faculties, competed in swimming. This year, except for the Day of Maritime University, we also celebrated the 70th anniversary of Maritime Education in West Pomerania, which additionally made our competition more festive.
From 31 May to 2 June, we celebrated the 70th anniversary of Maritime Education in West Pomerania.
The history of maritime education in flashes - old photographies, press clippings - this is the theme of the exhibition which may be seen in the MUS Main Library. Until mid June, you can go back in time and see the world through the eyes of the students in the old days.
Triple success of the Choir of the Maritime University of Szczecin at the Cantat 48 National Choir Contest in Legnica.
In the 48th edition of the "Legnica Cantat" Polish Choir Contest, which was held last weekend, the Choir of the Maritime University of Szczecin conducted by Sylwia Fabiańczyk-Makuch became the winner of the Henryk Karliński Prize winning the Golden Diploma and the 1st place.
The double scull of the Maritime University won a silver medal of the Polish Academic Championships in Rowing.
On 17th May, the race of the rowing eights for the Cup of the Maritime University Rector was held on the Odra River.
A dissemination event consisting of a conference and workshops was the last stage of MELES project promotion. In total, over 300 people from over 30 countries around the world took part in three events in Leipzig ,Bialystok and Szczecin!
In the period 21 - 22.04.2017, the 2nd stage of the National Olympiad of the English Language for Students of Technical Universities was held in Poznan. Based on the results of the 1st stage on the Advanced level /67 students from our University/, five students from the Maritime University of Szczecin qualified for the 2nd stage /Proficiency level/.
The Maritime University of Szczecin and the West Pomeranian Sailing Trail have signed a letter of intent as regards cooperation. The common ground is the specialisation of Yacht Port Operation offered by the Faculty of Economics and Transport Engineering, which is unique in Poland.


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Business & Economy Property Condominium units in JadeScape sees brisk sales with 330 apartments snapped-up
Condominium units in JadeScape sees brisk sales with 330 apartments snapped-up
More than 332 condominium units were sold on JadeScape's first day of launch on Sep 22. Strong interest was expressed by buyers for the condominium units in JadeScape with people trickling in past 7 pm.
JadeScape, Singapore's first fully-smart multi-generational residential project, is Qingjian Realty's latest residential project. The JadeScape Sales Gallery is located beside Bishan MRT station and opposite of Bishan Bus Interchange while the actual development sits on the former Shunfu Ville site.
JadeScape said that the number of launch phases for the project has yet to be determined. Comprising a total of 1,206 units. the fully smart private condo which sits on 36,985.70 square metres of land, will house 236 one-bedders, 403 two-bedders, 265 three-bedders, 261 four-bedders, 39 five-bedders and two penthouses spread across seven blocks.
The number of condominium units sold at JadeScape is equivalent to more than 27 per cent of the total apartments at JadeScape.
Reports say that more than 800 cheques were received over the past 2 weeks as expressions of interest, which means a conversion rate of 41.5 per cent. Five real estate agencies – ERA Realty, PropNex Realty, Huttons Asia, Savills Singapore and SLP International – are acting as marketing agents of the condominium units at JadeScape.
Interest rates set to continue rise, says Fed member
Commenting on the brisk sale of the condominium units at JadeScape Nicholas Mak, executive director of ZACD Group said: "The first day of sales at JadeScape is very encouraging, given that it comes in the shadow of the latest property cooling measures. It should bolster market confidence; and it's a sign that not all is doom and gloom. There's still underlying demand for well-designed and well-located properties."
He added that the average price of $1,700 per square feet (psf) achieved at JadeScape "is a new reality" and has set a new benchmark for the Bishan-Thomson area.
Ismail Gafoor, CEO of PropNex, attributes the strong sales at JadeScape to sensitive pricing of the units. He said: "the overall concept of the project – the well-thought-out design and layout of the units as well as the smart home features; the location in the Thomson-Marymount area; as well as the lack of competition in the neighbourhood."
JadeScape was bought en bloc by Qingjian Realty for $638 million in 2016, and it is the largest collective sale since 2007 at that time.
JadeScape condominium units sale was launched on Sep 22 with an average price of $1,700 psf.
Property transactions continue upward march despite cooling measures
The developer said that one-bedroom units (527 sq ft) at JadeScape will start from $838,000, two-bedroom units (646 to 775 sq ft) start from $988,000, while three-bedroom units (904 to 1,152 sq ft) will start from $1.38 million. The developer has yet to determine the prices for the four and five-bedroom units, as well as the penthouses for the fully smart private condo, JadeScape.
JadeScape which is expected to receive its Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) on Jan 9, 2023, will open its two-storey show gallery to the public from Sept 8, 2018. Being the largest show gallery in recent year, it will come equipped with smart home features and the Smart Estate Management system.
Unit Mix
JadeScape condo will have a perfect mix of one- to five-bedroom units and two penthouses. The units will be affordably priced and can make a great home for newlyweds, large families, workers as well as students.
Condo Facilities
JadeScape residential will havea range of condo facilities that will appeal to people of all ages. Some of the major facilities one can expect on the development include a large swimming pool, gymnasium (overlooking the pool), tennis court, children's playground, function rooms, BBQ pavilions, 24 hours security and more.
Surrounding Amenities
Anyone would expect the transport network in JadeScape to be very comprehensive, considering its close proximity to the city. The condo sits a tiny distance away from a bus stop along the Marymount Road that provides service to 54, 74, 851 and 852. Along the Upper Thomson Road also lies another bus stop that services 52, 130, 162, 165, 167, 844 and 980.
The Pan Island Expressway (PIE) and Central Expressway (CTE) are a few minutes away from JadeScape and can easily be accessed via Lornie Road and Braddell Road. The condo is also about 3 minutes' short walk from Marymount MRT Station and takes only 6 stops to get to the Orchard MRT Station. The Upper Thomson MRT Station (which is expected to be up and running by 2023) is also a short from the development. So, getting to and from town as well as other parts of Singapore will be as convenient as ever for the residents of JadeScape.
There are numerous prestigious schools-both local and international-located within a radius of 2km off Jade Scape. That means residents can find an easier time enrolling their children to school. Catholic High School is located within a distance of 1 km. And there are plenty of other schools found within a radius of 2 km including Ai Tong School, Guangyang Primary, Marymount Convent School, Kheng Cheng School, Townsville Primary and Teck Ghee Primary.
Other schools and education institutions located near the residential development include:
-Raffles Girls School
-Raffles Institution
-Pierce Secondary
-Bishan Park Secondary
-Guangyang Secondary
-Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary
-Eunoia Junior College
-Raffles Junior College
-SJI International
Shopping and Dining
Jade Scape is strategically located in a suburb that offers convenient access to a number of upscale shopping malls, supermarkets, food centers and restaurants. Some of the main shopping outlets near the development include NTUC Fairprice, Junction 8 Shopping Centre, Thomson Plaza, Shunfu Mart and Shunfu Food Centre. There are also a number of notable restaurants in Bishan such as Seoul Yummy, GRUB, Tori Yard and Canopy Garden Dinding where residents can enjoy casual and artisanal dishes.
A number of recreational amenities abound in the Jade Scape neighborhood, where residents can visit, enjoy the serene nature around and unwind during the weekend or holiday. Parks like Springleaf Nature Park, MacRitchie Reservoir, Windsor Nature Park and Upper Peirce Reservoir Park provide perfect opportunities to hike through the bushes, enjoy the scenic beauty of forests around and soak oneself in the pleasant and tranquility environment. The Singapore Polo Club and the Singapore Island Country Club are also located a short distance from the residence, which offers even more fun opportunities to the residents.
Home buyers may buy smaller units because of certain government policies
Condo Selling Price
Given its prime location, Jade Scape selling price is likely to be very competitive. The average transacted price in 2016 and 2017 ranged between S$1,400 and S$1,600. Currently, the prices listed on various listing websites hover around S$1,500 and S$1,650. The prices are bound to change based on market perception, so you might need to be on the lookout.
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The Tax Reform Act of 1986 ushered in an era of changes in charitable gift planning not seen since the late 1960s. While few provisions of that tax act dealt directly with charitable gift planning, other changes such as large increases in capital gains tax and the elimination of many commonly used tax avoidance methods such as real estate tax shelters had an indirect, though substantial, impact on charitable gift planning activity.
Because it was still possible following the 1986 tax act to use charitable remainder trusts to diversify investments without payment of capital gains tax and to enjoy tax-free buildup of trust assets, many outside the nonprofit community who had previously had little or no interest in planned giving seized on what they perceived to be a powerful vehicle within which to hold investments.
This enthusiasm unfortunately resulted in situations where charitable gifts were openly promoted by for-profit planners and nonprofits alike as "tax shelters." In some cases, for-profit planners were requesting finder's fees, commissions, or other special compensation for delivering a planned gift to a charitable entity from a "donor" who otherwise had no interest in the work of that nonprofit. In those cases, the "donor" was primarily interested in tax benefits and the charitable remainder became "for sale" to any charity that would fund the cost of the planning that led to the creation of the trust.
These activities were quickly denounced by the nonprofit community, and newly created organizations such as the National Committee on Planned Giving adopted model standards of practice that denounced the payment of commissions or "finder's fees" in the gift planning arena.
Even so, there was increasing concern that some of the marketing efforts of nonprofits were crossing the line from those appropriate for charitable gifts (generally exempt from federal and state securities registration) to those more standard for securities (subject to both federal and state scrutiny). Such efforts included communications that were heavily focused on various aspects of planned gifts such as the growth potential in trusts, the amount of income payments from gift annuities as compared to other "investments," and the tax-free nature of income from various plans.
In some cases, nonprofits and for-profits alike were taking liberties with descriptions of planning tools that could be interpreted as inaccurate representations of the workings of plans. Some wondered if a point could be reached when gift annuities and certain other gifts might be considered "securities" under federal and/or state law. If that were the case, the plans and the persons who marketed them could be subject to extensive regulation.
1. The gift should be irrevocable and qualify as a charitable gift under federal tax law.
2. Charities should provide full and fair disclosure to each donor or prospective donor.
3. Only volunteers or persons employed in the overall fundraising activities of the charity should solicit gifts and no part of their compensation should be in the form of commissions or other compensation based on the amount of a gift.
4. The anti-fraud provisions of the law would continue to apply.
In the mid-1990s, a lawsuit was filed in Texas that claimed the planned giving activities of a charity had violated federal and state securities laws. The suit also included claims that the practice of recommending gift annuity rates by the American Council on Gift Annuities since 1927 violated the Sherman Antitrust Act. In response to this case, Congress enacted clarifying legislation in the form of the Philanthropy Protection Act of 1995, which gave statutory force to pre-existing S.E.C. guidelines and specifically amended the Investment Act of 1940, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Investment Advisors Act of 1940. A companion bill also amended antitrust laws to exempt the activities of the American Council on Gift Annuities in recommending rates.
Thus, under current law, it is unquestioned that certain planned gifts are treated as securities under federal law. These gifts include gift annuities, pooled income funds, and charitable remainder trusts where funds are commingled. These gifts are, however, exempt from registration, and those who work with donors need not be registered investment advisors so long as conditions are met that are much the same as those the S.E.C. had set out in the past. Under this act, donors are to be given full and fair disclosure of how gifts work, the gifts must be marketed by volunteers or those otherwise engaged by the charity, and no one can be paid commissions. In addition, anti-fraud provisions would continue to apply.
As the activities of most charities were already in compliance with these conditions, the passage of the Philanthropy Protection Act had little practical impact other than for charities to carefully review their compensation policies and their marketing materials to ensure they were accurate and did not misstate the workings of plans.
It is now generally accepted that the required disclosure may be in the form of a detailed letter or professionally prepared printed materials that accompany gift proposals. Material misrepresentations or omissions may give rise to liability under the antifraud provisions of the securities law or may subject your program to full-blown securities registration.
At least annually, and more often if circumstances dictate, all internally or externally prepared planned gift-marketing materials should be reviewed for completeness and accuracy and updated as necessary. Such actions are prudent and necessary given today's regulatory and legal environment. Make sure that any materials that have been purchased in past years for this purpose are up-to-date versions.


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Lockheed Martin unveils lunar lander design to get people to the moon by 2024
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Lockheed Martin is unveiling new designs for a human lunar lander that will take you to the moon by 2024, longtime space contractor. The vehicle consists of two elements: a lander serving that ascent to the ground, and to ascent vehicle that can lift astronauts off the moon's surface. NASA wants to build the Moon called the Gateway. If all …
Pentagon honors Lockheed Martin for nearly $ 1 billion for agreements with Saudi missile systems
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Lockheed Martin's Pentagon's top weapon supplier, THAAD, or defending highlands, is considered America's crowning jewel in missile defense systems. The development came when Saudi Arabia was exposed to the murder of a journalist Jamal Khashoggi as well as his role in the war in Yemen. President Donald Trump has in the meantime cited the importance of defense services in defending …
Lockheed Martin GPS satellite first of the new generation
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The first of a new generation of Global Positioning Systems satellites built by Lockheed Martin for the US Air Force is "talking" with engineers and operators after a successful weekend launch. The Lockheed-built GPS III satellite Martin's facility in Jefferson County was picked up on Sunday morning on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch was originally scheduled for …
Lockheed Martin shares rise after Goldman Sachs revalued the stock
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Lockheed Martin shares rose Wednesday after Goldman Sachs bought the stock neutral and plunged it into the company's credo list.
Lockheed Martin wants input on commercial payloads for Orion
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According to Rob Chambers, the company's director of human spaceflight strategy and business development. Perhaps, more importantly, the study will help it figure out as much. NASA was really supportive, is to figure out the market price and how useful this is to people, "he said in a statement. According to Chambers, Orion wants to be able to start flying …
Lockheed Martin wants to use Orion for more than space missions
Aerospace firm Lockheed Martin builds the Orion module for NASA's Deep Space missions, but also investigates whether the module could carry more than the human crew and payload of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The company is now taking stock of how interested organizations could send their payloads into space during forthcoming missions. There are currently three missions for …
Lockheed wants to build a Lunar Lander for NASA's Gateway Station
This site can earn affiliate commissions through the links on this page. Terms of Use NASA officials have spoken in the past of returning to the moon as a springboard to Mars, but it has always been in the vague terms. The agency has recently formalized its plans to build an orbital moon station called The Gateway. A blatant omission …
Lockheed Martin Introduces New Lunar Lander Concept
An artistic representation of the lunar land on the lunar surface. Designed by Lockheed Martin, Lunar Lander can carry up to four astronauts on the lunar surface on a single trip. If it is not used, it will be on the Lunar Orbital Platform Gateway. ( Lockheed Martin ) Lockheed Martin has unveiled the design for a reusable spacecraft designed …
Lockheed martin unveils reusable country to pair with Lunar Gateway
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To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 26 December 1803 (Abstract)
§ From Isaac Cox Barnet
26 December 1803, Paris. "I received a few days ago your favor of the 30th. Septr.1 in which you are pleased to submit once more to my choice, the Commercial Agency of Antwerp or Havre.
"The circumstances of the War—a proper view of the probable trade of the United States to both places and a due regard to my own Situation on the score of Commercial competition leave no longer any doubts on my mind—but command me to retain in preference the Agency at Antwerp." When notifying Livingston and Mitchell of his decision, he will not "inform them of that part of your Letter which concerns the latter, in order that no possibl⟨e⟩ inconvenience might result from his having a knowledge of what you have not directed me to communicate." Suggests that his new commission specify "those contiguous Ports or Departments (including if possible the Island of Walcheren,) which it might be desirable should be comprized within the District of Antwerp—my present Exequatur confining it Simply to the Department 'Des Deux Néthes.'" "The Island of Walcheren, tho' in the Dutch Territory is under the french Government and the port of Flushing highly important in connection with the trade of the U.S. to Antwerp.
"A momentary recurrence to the Sentiments expressed in my former Letters will best Shew you, Sir, how much I appreciate this new testimony of confidence and favor on the part of our Governmt. as well as for that evinced by the approbation of my appointment here; and whilst I shall be executing the duties of this one—my watchfulness and solicitude for the general interest and conduct of the other shall not abate."
RC (DNA: RG 59, CD, Paris, vol. 1). 2 pp.; docketed by Wagner.
1. PJM-SS description begins Robert J. Brugger et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Secretary of State Series (6 vols. to date; Charlottesville, Va., 1986–). description ends , 5:475.
"To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 26 December 1803 (Abstract)," Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Madison/02-06-02-0219. [Original source: The Papers of James Madison, Secretary of State Series, vol. 6, 1 November 1803 – 31 March 1804, ed. Mary A. Hackett, J. C. A. Stagg, Ellen J. Barber, Anne Mandeville Colony, and Angela Kreider. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2002, p. 222.]
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When I started writing this blog, I had no intention of being a doomsayer. Unfortunately, there is little in the news at the moment to bring any relief to the negativity from which we have all been suffering over the past three years.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and the German Chancellor Angela Merkel are meeting later today to talk about Greece's progress in cutting its budget deficit. This is at a time when policymakers are deciding whether to release the latest tranche of Greek bailout funds. As yet, no grand plan has emerged, but European an Asian markets rallied strongly yesterday on the hope that leaders were at last in a position to act decisively.
The US Eagles have suffered another defeat in the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. They did, however, hold Italy to a 27-10 scoreline – not a bad effort at all and, again, they showed great promise. Unfortunately, this means they will not be progressing beyond the group stages in this tournament, but it is clear that they are showing a great deal of potential for future tournaments.
Something at least to be cheery about: it turns out that coffee may prevent depression! Make mine a double-shot latte.


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Trump wants to meet Putin in Paris on November 11: US's Bolton
AFP Moscow, Russia Oct 23, 2018, 09.01 PM(IST)
File photo of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Photograph:( Reuters )
'I think President Trump will look forward to seeing you in Paris on the sidelines of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice,' Bolton told Putin in televised remarks as the two met for talks in Moscow.
Donald Trump wishes to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin when the two visit Paris on November 11 for World War I commemorations, the US president's National Security Advisor John Bolton said on Tuesday.
"I think President Trump will look forward to seeing you in Paris on the sidelines of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice," Bolton told Putin in televised remarks as the two met for talks in Moscow.
Putin said: "It would be useful to continue a direct dialogue with the president of the United States... for example in Paris, if the American side is interested."
Both leaders will be in Paris for the November 11 World War I commemorations, which 60 heads of state and government are expected to attend.
Trump and Putin held their first bilateral summit in Helsinki in July, after which the US president came under strong criticism at home for adopting a very conciliatory tone with his Russian counterpart.
Bolton met Monday with several senior Russian officials before his talks with Putin.
His visit comes after Trump announced that the United States would pull out of the Cold War-era Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) signed by president Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader.
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Knapersta består av två byggnader på ön Långholmen i Stockholm.  Lilla Knapersta uppfördes på 1700-talet och Stora Knapersta på 1830-talet av Immanuel Nobel d y, Alfred Nobels far. Båda byggnader nyttjades bland annat som personalbostäder för Långholmens centralfängelsets personal. I vissa källor stavas ordet även Knaperstad. Sedan 1989 finns privatbostäder och hantverkslokaler i husen.

Lilla Knapersta

Lilla Knapersta var från början ett klockarboställe uppfört på 1780-talet på Långholmen. Huset låg på en annan plats och flyttades 1876 till sitt nuvarande läge intill Stora Knapersta när centralfängelset byggdes ut. Det blev bostäder för fängelsets vakter.

Den faluröda längan innehöll i början 4 smålägenheter om 1 rum och kök. Det var trånga lägenheter för 4 familjer och en utbyggnad föreslogs av fängelseläkaren, som ansåg att så trånga bostäder var en sanitär olägenhet för fängelsets personal. En första tillbyggnad utfördes 1908 och följdes av ytterligare en 1928. Genom den tillbyggda vinkellängan blev Lilla Knapersta till ytan större än Stora Knapersta men fick ändå behålla sitt namn.

När fängelseverksamheten lades ner i mitten på 1970-talet fanns planer att riva alltsammans och huset förföll men 1988-89 rustades byggnaden upp och innehåller nu två bostäder och lokaler för småhantverk.

Stora Knapersta
Stora Knapersta är liksom Lilla Knapersta en tvåvåningslänga av trä. Byggnaden uppfördes år 1830 genom Immanuel Nobel d y (Alfred Nobels far). Huset uppsattes strax väster om tullinspektörsboställets östra tomtgräns. Några ritningar finns inte och stockarna bär markeringar som tyder på att byggnaden flyttades minst en gång. Hur namnet "Knaperstad" (senare förkortat "Knapersta") uppkom är inte heller känd, möjligtvis var det den torftiga marken som gav upphov till namnvalet.

Immanuel Nobel drev en omfattande entreprenadrörelse med bland annat snickeriverksamhet till Långholmens spinnhus. Affärerna gick dock inte så lysande och 1832 tvingades han överlåta Knapersta-egendomen till J.C. Möllersten. Alfred Nobel, som föddes ett år senare, bodde således aldrig på Knapersta, däremot hans två äldre bröder. 1833 erbjöd Möllersten fängelsestyrelsen att förvärva Knapersta. Hur huset nyttjades under 1830- talet är inte klarlagt men på 1850- och 1860-talen var det bostad för underofficerare med familjer. Genom att fängelset övergick till civil bevakningspersonal blev även Stora Knapersta bostad för centralfängelsets vaktpersonal. 1987 rustades huset upp och innehåller numera privatbostäder och lokaler för småhantverk.

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Craig City Council adds police detective, economic development funding to 2018 budget
Council RecapThough the budget was the big-ticket item on the agenda during the Craig City Council meeting Tuesday, council members also made the following decisions.• Council unanimously approved the consent agenda to renew the hotel and restaurant liquor license for Jose and Cassandra Nunez, operating as Vallarta's of Craig, and to renew the 3.2 percent beer licenses for Kum & Go stores #901 (895 Yampa St.), #902 (1302 W. Victory Way) and #903 (700 E. Victory Way).• Council unanimously passed on second reading an amendment to Ordinance No. 1069 in section 8.04.180 of the Craig Municipal Code, requiring all refuse haulers by March 1 to pass an annual Colorado Department of Transportation and garbage truck inspection administered by a third party contractor to receive a license at a cost of $300 per vehicle, including a trailer, or higher depending on the contractor's rate.• Council passed a resolution to refinance water bonds that will save the city about $350,000 over 10 years.• Craig resident Doug Wellman appeared to discuss concerns he has with the number of abandoned properties in Craig, and the Steering Committee for Rural Philanthropy Days gave an event wrap-up.
CRAIG — With the budget season coming to a close and the glittering promise of $2.1 million in new sales tax revenue ahead, Craig City Council approved a final 2018 budget Tuesday with only two small changes.
Though more funds could be appropriated by council throughout the year, council members are taking a conservative approach to managing the new revenues generated by the sales tax increase, which is set to go into effect July 1.
"We understand this tax barely passed and that we need to really take care of this money," said Mayor John Ponikvar. "The citizens expect us to take care of this money and make it last."
Council voted Tuesday to reinstate a Craig Police Department investigator position, which will be focused on domestic violence and sexual assault cases. The position was eliminated when 17-year department veteran Travis Young resigned in August. The position will cost the city approximately $95,000 for salary and benefits.
"I had talked to several people in the community and … I felt like it was really something that this community needed to continue," said Craig City Manager Mike Foreman. "With the passage of the sales tax, it gave us the opportunity to present that to council."
The position had been funded for nearly nine years with federal grant money, but Advocates Crisis Support Services, which works closely with the investigator, learned in October that the grant was not renewed. And in the heat of budget cuts this summer as the city tightened it's belt, the position was axed.
Commander Bill Leonard, with the Craig Police Department, who oversees and supports the work of investigators, presented to council about the need for the position at Foreman's request.
"It's important to understand what these officers and investigators deal with," Leonard said. "Some of these sex assault and domestic violence cases go on for years. … It requires someone who has a lot of patience, communication skills and the ability to build trust with the victims of these crimes."
Council's only other recent addition to the 2018 budget was to re-up full funding for Craig/Moffat Economic Development Partnership. Council had previously budgeted funding for the organization at only half the usual amount, or $17,500, but elected Tuesday to fund economic development in full at $35,000.
Ponikvar was keen to see CMEDP's work on securing broadband funding and implementation continue.
"We don't want that effort to be wasted or go by the wayside," he said. "We feel that's one of the most important things we can do for the future of our community is get that broadband infrastructure in here."
Despite operating at a deficit this year, the city is projected to carry forward a $2.2 million general fund surplus from 2017 into 2018, in addition to its mandated reserves of 25 percent (just over $2 million). The surplus, in part, is a result of additional cuts made during the summer, amounting to nearly $1 million of savings in 2017, as well as surplus carried over from years prior.
Foreman proposed to council Tuesday that the city offer a 5-percent, one-time bonus to city employees, utilizing some of the 2017 surplus, as city employees have not seen any raises since 2013. The bonus would have cost the city's general fund just over $200,000, but council voted down the idea, despite some council members who argued in favor it.
"The one thing I heard from council this past week is they want to make sure that they adhere to the wishes of the citizens," Foreman said. "The citizens have given them an opportunity to have a balanced budget and have some money to look at new projects, and they want to make sure the citizens have input in it."
Sales tax revenues have also been down in recent months, Foreman said, adding to council's conservatism. With nearly a 50-percent reserve now, Ponikvar hopes to save the funds for a rainy day.
"In my mind, that's exactly where we want to be," Ponikvar said. "We're committed to the long haul."
Reporter Sasha Nelson contributed to this story.
Contact Lauren Blair at 970-875-1795 or lblair@CraigDailyPress.com or follow her on Twitter @LaurenBNews.


Skype has been standard issue in the podcaster's toolkit since the beginning of the medium. Read any how-to guide on podcasting and you're sure to see a bevy of tutorials on how to record Skype calls. But Skype is far from perfect. And while there have always been Skype alternatives, none of them have really measured up. That's where FeenPhone comes in.
FeenPhone is superior in audio quality to Skype, Mumble, TeamSpeak, Blink, Ventrilo, Google Hangouts and phones. FeenPhone sounds crystal clear compared to all these programs/platforms.
And these programs aren't truly duplex; when one person speaks loudly, it cuts out the quieter person. This makes conversations sound unnatural. Even experienced radio hosts sometimes naturally talk over each other a little bit, especially at the end of one person speaking and the start of another person speaking. We built software that is full-duplex so the audience feels like they're in the same room with the people speaking, rather then having it feel like one person should say "Over…" when finished with a sentence. FeenPhone being true duplex makes it superior to other voice-over-Internet programs or phones in making conversations more conversational….more natural, less artificial.
FeenPhone enables ultra-high-quality true-duplex spoken audio in real time when doing live media with others in remote locations. It is already being used by radio hosts and Internet radio hosts for great-sounding live shows. It's being used by podcasters to make multi-host shows where the hosts live thousands of miles apart. It's a boon for voiceover artists working with remote clients or producers.
Most independently produced audio sounds somewhat crunchy, thin and/or distorted. If people have to struggle through your sound they'll leave the website or change the channel and miss your message.
Some people with mediocre production quality make excuses about their audio being "good enough for the Internet", but that's a cop-out. And many more people have never even considered their audio quality.
Independent Media will not be taken seriously until our production values match that of the mainstream media. And listeners who don't specifically notice audio quality enough to say "That sounds great!" will still listen longer and more often to the better sounding show, all other things being equal. They will also recommend the better sounding show more to other people, even if they don't know why.
As an aside, Freedom Feen founder Michael W. Dean is one of the most obsessive people I've ever known when it comes to audio production. He wouldn't lend his name to this software if it didn't work as advertised. Of course, FeenPhone is an open source beta program, so the usual your-mileage-may-vary advice has to be thrown in. But if you've been looking for something other than the typical VoIP options, consider giving FeenPhone a try.
The problem is distribution, while Skype isn't very good at sound quality it has value in the fact that people use it. All of my freinds got it and this is why I use it as well.


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            $this->metricsFormatter->formatTime($vertex->computeWeight(Edge::EXECUTION_TIME)),
            $this->metricsFormatter->formatTime($vertex->computeWeight(Edge::CPU_USAGE)),
            $this->metricsFormatter->formatBytes($vertex->computeWeight(Edge::MEMORY_USAGE)),
            $this->metricsFormatter->formatBytes($vertex->computeWeight(Edge::PEAK_MEMORY_USAGE))
        );
    }

    public function formatEdge(Edge $edge)
    {
        $callCount = $edge->getWeight(Edge::CALL_COUNT);

        $color = 'grey';
        $width = 1;

        if (in_array($edge, $this->criticalPath['edges'])) {
            $color = 'red';
            $width = 5;
        }

        return sprintf(
            '"%s" -> "%s" [color=%s, label="%s", penwidth=%d];',
            $edge->getFrom()->getName(),
            $edge->getTo()->getName(),
            $color,
            $callCount . ' call' . ($callCount > 1 ? 's' : ''),
            $width
        );
    }
}