Alternatives for Simple Living is equipping people of faith to challenge consumerism, live justly and create meaningful celebrations.
Blue Rock Station is a sustainability center in the heart of Appalachia – featuring an Earthship, straw bale structures, traditional homesteading techniques, heritage and organic gardening… and more. Learn about upcoming workshops and enjoy a virtual visit to Blue Rock Station.
Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, pioneering the largest public media collaboration in the U.S. Democracy Now!'s weekday War and Peace Report provides audiences with access to people and perspectives rarely heard on corporate-sponsored media, including independent and international journalists, ordinary people from around the world who are directly affected by U.S. foreign policy, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics and independent analysts.
Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) is the national media watch group, offering well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship. FAIR works to invigorate the First Amendment by advocating for greater diversity in the press and by scrutinizing media practices that marginalize public interest, minority and dissenting viewpoints.
Free Press is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to reform the media. Through education, organizing and advocacy, it promotes diverse and independent media ownership, strong public media, quality journalism, and universal access to communications.
New Road Map Foundation supports a Financial Integrity wiki to share what they've learned and create a "go to" place for people looking to integrate financial integrity into their lives.
Free Press / Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalismis Central Ohio's progressive activist website offering current and archived articles, action alerts, and a guide to local activist organizations and progressive businesses.
Grist has been dishing out environmental news and commentary with a wry twist since 1999 and is the one site you can count on to help make sense of it all.
WCRS 102.1 and 98.3 FM is Columbus' community radio station and a project of Simply Living. Locally produced programming features public affairs, local music/musicians, and programs in Somali, French and Spanish languages.
Since its inception in 2004, ECDI has helped to start over 3,000 businesses in central Ohio through its Lending and Individual Development Account programs. ECDI also provides Financial Literacy and Microenterprise Development Training, as well as Home Repair services for the elderly and disabled.
The Columbus Green Building Forum is an organization dedicated to promoting energy-efficient and environment-friendly building practices in Central Ohio.
The Office of the Environmental Steward was created as part of Mayor Michael B. Coleman's Get Green Columbus initiative. Funded in part with a grant from the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, the Environmental Steward's Office is dedicated to making Columbus a green community by focusing on Green Businesses, Green Neighborhoods, and Leading by Example.
Craigslist provides local classifieds and forums – community moderated, and largely free. You can find jobs, housing, goods, services, romance, local activities, advice – just about anything really.
The Freecycle Network™ is made up of 4,810 groups with 7,245,000 members across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer (them's good people). Membership is free. To sign up, find your community by entering it into the search box above or by clicking on "Browse Groups" above the search box. Have fun!
The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) is North America's fastest growing network of socially responsible businesses, comprised of over 80 community networks with over 21,000 independent business members across the U.S. and Canada.
Low-income rural and urban households, though living in separate worlds, face similar challenges — and are linked by the food they eat. Local Matters works to create opportunities and forge common bonds, including linking farmers and Head Start families, creating community gardens, instituting projects at schools and colleges, and planning many other educational and practical ways to elevate local people and local foods. Local Matters is a charitable, educational and networking organization whose goal is to ensure that all members of our community have access to affordable, nutritious, fresh and local foods.
OEFFA is a membership-based, grassroots organization, dedicated to promoting and supporting sustainable, ecological, and healthful food systems. The OEFFA web site offers a statewide directory of organic growers, articles of interest to farmers and gardeners, and information about OEFFA and its activities.
The USDA has compiled this national listing of farmer's markers, including locations, schedule, and contact infomration. Click on any state to find farmer's markets statewide. A wonderful source for vacationers and travelers, or get a list of markets right here in Ohio. Listings are alphabetical by city.
MAP, a Columbus-based organization, serves as a free furniture bank for individuals and families in need. It was incorporated in March 1998 as a centralized clearinghouse for new, high quality, and used furniture, appliances and household goods. MAP is always in need of usable furniture and furnishings, and will be happy to arrange a pick-up at your home.
The Simply Living board has endorsed offering a renewable energy source to Simply Living members through SOAR–A Solar and Renewable Energy Buyers Cooperative. Learn more about this Findlay-based, member-owned energy aggregator and its work to promote green power and help make energy more afforfdable and clean.
The SBB is a local-first company that leverages connections of all types to support business and community growth. We use problem solving, networking, and relationship-building techniques to grow small businesses through a unique combination of matchmaking and concierge services.
If you would like to check out a DVD, please contact Chuck Lynd at chuck.lynd@gmail.com or 614-354-6172.
There isn't enough money in the world to bail out the banks from a massive derivatives default today. The system itself must be changed. This July 2008 presentation by Ellen Brown suggests how.


The results of a clinical trial show that combining a treatment referred to as suicide gene therapy with chemotherapy successfully and safely kills tumor cells in the prostate.
The suicide gene therapy involves a technique of genetically modifying cancer cells in the prostate so they will trigger the immune system of the body to attack them.
In this study, which was published this past week, researchers at Houston Methodist Hospital manipulated cancer cells in the prostate through using a mix of viruses as well as adenovirus, which is the virus known for causing the common cold, to help deliver a herpes virus gene into the cells of the patients.
Once the gene for the herpes virus is delivered and starts producing it thymidine kinase, patients received valacyclovir and drug used to treat herpes.
That combination in turn attacked the DNA of the herpes and the TK producing cells began to self-destruct, which is why they call this procedure the suicide gene therapy, said researchers.
The researchers for the trial divided patients who had prostate cancers into two different groups. Participants of this study were grouped according to the severity of their illnesses.
Those that had a less severe cancer case were treated using radiotherapy while those that had severe cases were given both hormonal therapy and radiotherapy.
Patients in both the groups underwent the suicide gene therapy.
Patients with the less severe prostate cancer cases were given the therapy two times during the period of this study and those with severe cases were given three treatments.
Those with less severe cancer cases had a 97% survival rate of five years, while those suffering more severe cases of prostate had survival rates of 5% to 20% better in comparison to current procedures.
These patients who took part in the clinical trial were found as well to have a high freedom of five years from failure rates, which says there was not any indication of a recurrence of cancer in biochemical testing.


The skirt is really cool, those Nordic countries know how to do minimal fashion well!
Snow sounds like a lot of fun, apparently it will also start snowing here, but only in the mountains. Maybe I'll round up some friends for a day of snowy fun like you!
He meid, hoe is t? Nou, daar heeft het meer gesneeuwd dan hier! Hier in Brabant zijn wij het minst getroffen door de bergen sneeuw. Niks blijft hier liggen! Maar goed, dat vind ik niet zo erg, want ik ben dat winterweer helemaal zat. De lente kan niet snel genoeg komen voor mij!
Je ziet er weer goddelijk uit in dat badass rokje! Super stoer!
Hi dear, you look terrific, love the sunny shade of your cute sweater and those awesome boots. Wishing you a fashionably fun and productive week ahead!
You right weather is weird everywhere. I like the combination of leather skirt and 'sunny' sweater.
I think that this post is really interesting...and i love ur skirt! do u want to follow each other? I'm already following u!
Great post love the skirt!!
Love the skirt! Perfect outfit.
Lovely outfit, very pretty skirt!
It looks like you really had fun! You look great in pastel yellow and gosh! that skirt is sooo pretty!!
The snow looks so powdery and white.


Finding a reputable plumber can be a disheartening task with so many service providers, small and large, vying for business and all offering excellent professional services. The best way is to ask friends and people in your community which plumbing company they've used or heard good things about and in particular, has anyone made use of a plumber that's based within your local community. Your smaller, Wimbledon local plumber often affords a more friendly and personalised service.
Word of mouth is the best form of advertising especially when services rendered have been exceptional. Many people prefer supporting their smaller community based plumbing service providers who, in order to keep their business in operation, must focus on customer satisfaction knowing that one bad account could lead to their business going under. When you've received good reports about your local plumbing company, you're more comfortable in using them.
Using the services of your locally based Wimbledon plumber is more beneficial specifically in an emergency situation when you need help on hand immediately. And when your local plumber has already been of service to you, they know exactly where you are. Also what type of system is in your home and already have all your necessary information on record. So, no time is wasted when phoning Wimbledon Plumbers. Being a small concern you'll hear the same friendly voice of their receptionist who immediately puts you at ease.
Dealing with your smaller Wimbledon local plumber affords easier negotiations as they see you as a valued customer and not just a number and will do their best to find less expensive parts when required. Your Local Plumbing Wimbledon Team don't have massive overheads like the bigger companies and also save money on travelling as they're based in your area. The team from Wimbledon Plumbers with their Professional background, renowned for plumbing expertise, are friendly, fast and efficient and will do whatever it takes to have your problem sorted out in the shortest possible time, at an affordable price.
When using your Wimbledon local plumber, especially in an emergency, Wimbledon Plumbers will have you relaxed in no time with their professional expertise and friendly disposition. It is due to that they fully understand how stressful an emergency plumbing situation can be. For any type of plumbing concern, small or large, don't hesitate to give them a call. Or to complete the form online and experience first-hand, their exceptional service.
If you are searching for quality plumbing products you need to complete your plumbing process, visit this website.


Hundreds of our brethren from different local churches in Western Japan gathered for the Western Japan District Fellowship last March 26, 2017.
Through Pastor Nimfa Barrera's offertory message, the brethren were encouraged to a faithful service and giving.
"Mass Prayer for Peace and Healing" was the theme that guided the event. Pastor Ning Ferriol, strengthened the congregations devotion through compellingly expounding the theme.
As the gathering concludes, renewed devotion and faithfulness in each of the attendees hearts were manifested. A new challenge of praying for peace and healing was set.
Western Japan District is composed of local churches of Nagoya, Gifu, Shizuoka, and Osaka.


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Alliance Launches Fight the Phrag
The Prospect Park Alliance and more than 100 volunteers from Goldman Sachs came together on August 1 to launch Fight the Phrag, a new campaign to remove an invasive species of wetland grass that has dominated the shoreline of Brooklyn's only lake—an important wildlife habitat and scenic destination in Prospect Park.
Phragmites grows densely along the Lake's shoreline, up to a height of 18 feet, so removing this hardy species is no easy task. Led by the Alliance's Landscape Management crew, volunteers used black plastic landscaping fabric to tamp down the tall grass, denying it of sunlight and forcing it to use its reserved energy. Once the sheeting is removed, the Alliance will install native plantings to create new habitat for wildlife.
Goldman Sachs is a longtime supporter of the Alliance's restoration efforts, funding a range of projects and providing thousands of volunteer efforts through Community TeamWorks, the firm's global volunteer initiative that allows people to take a day out of the office to connect and volunteer with local non-profit organizations.
"The Goldman Sachs team is thrilled to be here to support this initiative" says Peter Dowling, Associate at Goldman Sachs. "Through great initiatives like Fight the Phrag, our people get a chance to work hard as a team to make a difference in the community. It is great to see the results at the end of day."
Fight the Phrag is the latest phase of the Alliance's long-term revitalization plan to restore Prospect Park's woodlands and natural areas. The Alliance has restored the Ravine, the last remaining forest in Brooklyn, as well as its historic waterways, including waterfalls, pools and rustic bridges.
Fight the Phrag initiative will continue this month through the Weekend Woodland Corps. Sign up for the August 16 or 23 session, or donate to the Alliance to help support this effort.
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Last Update May 18, 2015
France Looks to Biofuel to Solve Energy Woes
By Greg Palkot, | Fox News
This is part of the America's Future series airing on FOX News Channel, looking at the challenges facing the country in the 21st century.
NORMANDY, France — Renowned the world over for its culinary tradition, France is now turning its cash crops and prized produce into biofuel, a shift that has some critics up in arms.
As gasoline prices and environmental concerns mount, Paris believes that cleaner and more efficient biofuels are a recipe for success.
• Click here to see more on France's biofuel boom.
"The French government thinks it's a good alternative to conventional fuel," said Xavier Montagne, deputy scientific director at the state-backed French Petroleum Institute.
While the United States has the lead in producing ethanol, mostly from corn and wheat, Europe is the biggest producer of biodiesel, which it derives from crops like rapeseed and soybeans.
French farmer Jean-Charles DesChamps raises crops for use in making both fuels.
"It's a good business," he said. "We've increased our output for several years now."
But as in the United States and elsewhere, there is debate over biofuels in France. The question is whether French crops should help power cars, buses and trucks or whether they should be grown for food.
The rising price and falling supplies of food have triggered riots around the world. Biofuel production, which diverts farmland and crops to energy use, has been blamed to varying degrees.
Some critics say government support for biofuel in Europe and the United States looks like a bad investment.
"You can't consider that energy could come in first, instead of feeding people," said Jerome Frignet, director of the biodiesel campaign at Greenpeace France.
So the buzzword in Europe is now sustainability for new biofuel production. Research is focused on a second generation of fuel based on non-food crops and waste, which would have a less adverse environmental impact.
"The message from Europe is, find a biofuel that works and do it right," said Ralph Sims, who works for the Renewable Energy Unit at the International Energy Agency, which advises its 27 member nations on energy policy.
But experts say a biofuel breakthrough is still a long way off. In the meantime, Europe is trying to meet its pre-set goals to ensure that biofuels constitute 10 percent of all road transport gas.
To meet that standard, Europe has been pumping up its biodiesel statistics by blending in small amounts of biofuel with all the diesel sold.
It's a strategy of which many people in France are unaware, though some say that as long as it helps the environment, they support the move.
So despite criticism from some environmental groups, biofuels remain an ever more refined ingredient in the complex global energy stew.
Click here to see more reports on America's Future.
Greg Palkot currently serves as a London-based senior foreign affairs correspondent for Fox News Channel (FNC). He joined the network in 1998 as a correspondent. Follow him on Twitter@GregPalkot.


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The federal commission had inspectors at the plant 20 miles north of Omaha when the 2,000-foot berm collapsed about 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Water surrounded the auxiliary and containment buildings at the plant, it said in a statement.
A nice little convergence of the nuclear threat and the climate crisis.
The Los Alamos facility—the birthplace of the atomic bomb—was shrouded in secrecy long before it was surrounded by smoke after the Las Conchas fire began Sunday.
"It contains approximately 20,000 barrels of nuclear waste," former top security official Glen Walp said. "It's not contained within a concrete, brick-and-mortar-type building, but rather in a sort of fabric-type building that a fire could easily consume.
"Potential is high for a major calamity if the fire would reach these areas," he added.
WILLISTON, N.D. – Damage around a North Dakota oil well site where officials believe floodwaters shifted a storage tank, causing at least 900 gallons of oil to spill into the Missouri River, does not appear to be significant, state health department officials said Friday.
The tank is at a well site owned by Ryan Exploration Inc., which has committed to cleaning up the mess. The site is among about 40 on the flood plain southwest of Williston shut down under state orders when the river started to rise in May. Some companies emptied storage tanks of oil and refilled them with water to hold them down in the high water.
And poor North Dakota was just hit by an oil spill a few weeks ago.
See our last post on the politics of oil spills.


Fantastic tour in the small vulcanic lake near Rome! Very immersive experience between nature, history and special food..
If you are interested in lake tours around Rome please contact me.
Nice day, good weather, out for a coffee!
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News from Europe
News from Hungary
Nicolas Sarkozy among speakers at Budapest migration conference
Speakers at the first international migration conference include former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Václav Klaus former President of the Czech Republic and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The conference, entitled MCC Budapest Summit on Migration, displayed wide selection of well-known presenters and the most crucial questions on migration, influencing the destiny of 21st Century Europe.
"Migration is a crucial issue of our time. Our aim is to provide a forum for a high-level professional debate for local and international scientists to discuss the topic and present their perhaps even diverging views," said conference organizer Zoltán Szalai, managing director of Mathias Corvinus Collegium.
Topics include the triggers and effects of migration, the compatibility of sharia law with democracy and security policy aspects of migration.
Speakers of the three-day conference include well known former and current decision makers, diplomats, academics, experts, as well as politicians, media and public figures from all around the globe. Some of them are listed here:
Douglas Murray – author of the book: The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali – Dutch-American activist a contemporary critic of Islam and former members of the British and Israeli intelligence services, founding president of AHA foundation, scholar at Harvard and Stanford University.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy
Former Czech President Vaclav Klaus
Mr Viktor Orbán – Prime Minister of Hungary
H. E. Mr Alexander Downer – former Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs
Gen. Pablo Martin Alonso – retired Gendarmerie General, former border protection operations
H.E. Mr Gergely Gulyás – Minister of the Prime Minister's Office of Hungary
Mr Azbej Tristan Minister of State for helping persecuted Christians and implementing the Hungary Helps Programme at the Prime Minister's Office of Hungary
H.E. Mr Mor Nicodemos Daoud Matti Sharaf – Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Mosul, Kirkuk and Syrian Orthodox Church
Mr Kenneth S. Abramowitz – President and Founder of SaveTheWest.com, a Co-founder and Managing General Partner of NGN Capital
Fr. John Bogna Bakeni – Secretary General of the Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri, Nigeria
Mr John O'Sullivan – President of the Danube Institute
Rev. Fr. Christopher Bologo – Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Nigeria
P. Prof. Waldemar Cisło – Polish Catholic priest, professor at Wyszyński University in Warsaw
Prof. Dr. Tamás Dezső – Professor of History and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East at Eötvös Loránd University and scientific counsellor, Migration Research Institute
Mr Daniel Pipes – President of the Middle East Forum, US
Douglas Murray, British author of the book: The Strange Death of Europe
General topics in the focus of the presenters were:
Migration as the decisive challenge of the 21st century
Social, Economic and Climate Reasons Behind Migration
Debate: Introduce zero tolerance immigration policy?
Long Term Social, Economic and General Effects of Migration
A Challenge of Our Civilisation and the Future of the EU
Security Challenges of Migration and the Importance of Borders
Possible Solutions to Manage Migration
Special evening 'roundtable' debate: Is Sharia law irreconcilable with democracy?
Source: budapestsummit.mcc.hu/en
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There's nothing quite like getting an email entitled "Marshalls Park Students on the train from Seven Kings" during the holidays. As you would imagine, my inclination was that something had happened or that they had got in trouble. It's a ridiculous reaction really, but its human instinct that we assume the worst when someone has taken the time to write an email. The reality was that a group of our Year 11 students had witnessed a very ugly incident on a train, and the police had to be called to take statements. The email actually came from a member of the public who thanked our students for helping to calm the situation and comfort passengers. She ended it with the line "it is easy to criticise young people but these were a credit to themselves and the academy". I couldn't agree more, and I swelled with pride that the students had responded so well – an absolute credit to our community and most importantly their families. We have managed to identify the students and I have managed to see the majority in person to praise them. I suppose it is a classic case of "not judging the book by the cover", or perhaps the modern equivalent is "don't presume the subject matter of the email will reveal the true contents"?
Hopefully during the break all the students had some rest (even including Year 11s with PPE next week), and that you enjoyed the various Halloween, Firework and indeed Diwali events this week. Could I thank the parents that have completed the online Trust survey so far, and as a (final) reminder it closes at midnight tonight.
Whilst it is a pity the Year 11 missed the final assembly this week, we have spent a lot of registration time, P6 on Monday and some lessons focused on the 100th anniversary of the First World War Armistice. This culminated in the whole school assembly this afternoon. It is so important to remember sacrifice, regardless of our thoughts about the conflicts involved, and the bravery the individuals will have displayed in the face of adversity. The theme this week, encouraged by the Royal British Legion, has been "Thank You", and all students completed the same task at the end of the assembly about writing a letter to one of the characters that inspired them from the week's activities.
In the words of the poem, and title of the Peter Jackson colourisation film released to commemorate – "They Shall Not Grow Old".
World Mental Health DayAll of the people, all of the time?


This is the story of a boy who was given the name Brian. He remembers being upset because his sisters got yellow dresses and he didn't. He was forced, tricked, manipulated and seduced into the belief that heterosexuality is the only normal and proper expression of sexuality. He was angry for the loss of his childhood and reverted to hurting others close to him to keep them away. Brian's life changed by voluntarily attending a Domestic Violence Program. He learned one of life's hardest lessons, "that change begins within yourself". Brian changed his name to Juno and accepted being transgendered in hopes that his family script of chaos would be rewritten. Sadly, his parents and sisters choose not to know the real Juno; they still call him Brian.


Consumers provided more evidence last week that they can't get enough apps for amusement or to improve productivity.
"Users of iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches spent nearly $500 million on applications and in-app services during the first week of the year," reports Associated Press technology reporter Michael Liedtke.
That's a lot of money spent on apps – the highest weekly volume recorded by Apple since the company opened its App Store seven years ago.
Mobile analytics firm Flurry said mobile app usage increased 76 percent in 2014, driven in large part by business and productivity apps.
"Smartphone users opened more utilities and productivity apps in 2014, confirming that our phones and tablets have become indispensable devices that help us work and keep our lives organized," Flurry president and CEO Simon Khalaf told Talking New Media.
Adults also are spending more time using their beloved apps – almost two days a month.
Last year, Nielsen found that Americans 18 and older spend an average of 43 hours and 31 minutes each month using apps or absorbed in mobile browsing, Jack Linshi at Time Magazine wrote. That was up from 33 hours and 48 minutes per month in the same quarter in 2013.
So consumers like their apps, but the new data from Apple only tells a portion of the story. Let's not forget about Google's Android phones.
"Roughly 84 percent of smartphones shipped in the third quarter of 2014 run on Android, compared with 12 percent for Apple's iOS, according to research firm IDC. Analytics firm App Annie said Android users downloaded 60 percent more apps in the third quarter than Apple users," according to Wall Street Journal reporter Daisuke Wakabayashi.
A majority of subscribers used Android (52 percent) and iOS (43 percent) devices to access their apps. Three percent of U.S. smartphone owners used a handset that operated on a Windows phone, followed by two percent who used a BlackBerry.
Modest growth in smartphone adoption will help drive the app market going forward. U.S. mobile subscribers grew from 69 percent at the start of 2014 to 76 percent by October 2014, according toNielsen's research. But it's not growth in the number of smartphones that made 2014 The Year of the App. It's all about new trends in consumer behavior… and keeping them 'appy.


2018 was a great year for Huawei – it is a year of continuous breakthroughs with the release of different lines: The P20, Nova 3 Series and the powerful Mate 20 Series. Huawei's released products gained praises all over the world and has proved itself to be one of the most recognized smartphone brands.
Brand Finance, the world-famous brand value and strategy consulting firm that assess thousands of well-known global brands every year and is one of the most credible global brand value evaluation agencies released its most recent rankings!
Advancing this year, Huawei took the #12th spot on Brand Finance Global 500 2019 massively increasing from #40 on 2017 and #25 on 2018.
From all these achievements, the anticipation of consumers to experience Huawei devices as well as their brand influence increases each year because of its commitment to technology innovation and R&D Investment. Truly Huawei makes things possible!


In over 30 years, Renaissance Nutrition has become one of the largest nutrition and premix manufacturing businesses in the U.S. and continues expansion from the Atlantic to the Pacific and Canada.
When the Beck family came together to create a grain elevator, no one imagined it would be the first step toward the eventual creation of Ridgeville Elevator Inc. (Ridgeville). Nonetheless, the Ohio-based grain handler and drier is now well known in its region.


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France, Spain and Portugal to build gas pipeline for supply of American liquefied gas to EU
Sunday, July 29, 2018 12:00:04 PM
French, Spanish and Portuguese leaders approved the EU decision regarding the supply of liquefied gas from the United States, according to the declaration signed by the three countries after the energy interconnection summit in Lisbon on Friday, July 27.
The countries expressed interested in increasing the supply of the American liquefied gas through seven European ports. In addition, the countries insist on building a gas pipeline for gas to be transported to other European countries.
Madrid and Lisbon already began construction of a gas pipeline in the Catalonia region in the northeast of Spain to complement another gas pipeline that has already been built in the Western Pyrenees and will thus connect Spain and France. Currently, both countries are importing gas from Algeria via a gas pipeline launched in 2011, writes DW.
It is reported that all three countries consider gas as a temporary measure, as they are gradually switching from coal to renewable energy sources. According to the president of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, at the moment, 35 percent of imported gas to the European Union comes from the United States.
Earlier, in the trilateral talks on gas transit, Ukraine's Naftogaz and Russia's Gazprom agreed to draft a new contract for the supply of Russian gas through the territory of Ukraine after the end of the litigation. Gazprom suggests retaining transit of 10-15 billion cubic meters of gas per year through Ukraine if the Ukrainian side proves to Gazprom the economic feasibility of the new contract.
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Undergraduate Student Salaries Charged to Sponsored Projects
VPDoR (Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research)
Alex Ochoa
Research Administrator
States Stanford's commitment to provide research-related experiences for undergraduate students and describes how indirect costs are applied to the salaries of those students.
Undergraduate participation in faculty members' research activities not only enriches students' education, it can provide them with a persuasive introduction into academic careers. With more than 5,000 active sponsored research projects, Stanford offers many opportunities for our undergraduate students to participate in research that pushes at the frontiers of human knowledge.
In December, 1990, former Dean of Research Robert L. Byer announced that indirect costs would be waived on all Stanford undergraduate students' salaries charged to sponsored projects, as an incentive for faculty to increase undergraduate participation in research.
Due to a change in Federal regulations, Stanford University will no longer waive indirect costs on undergraduate student salaries.
2. NSF Exception
Please note that in most cases undergraduate support should be treated as salaries. However, in the specific case of the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates, NSF has agreed that payments to undergraduates may be in the form of stipends, i.e., student aid, which is outside the MTDC base and not subject to indirect costs under normal University policy. On most other sponsored research projects, however, payments to undergraduate students should be treated as a salary item, with indirect costs applied.
Undergraduate Salaries Charged to Sponsored Projects - Implementation Procedures
15.8 Cost Transfer Policy for Sponsored Projects


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Hi guys, this blog is written this year 2016 but my topic is about my experience last 2011 Christmas vacation in China. So, I think I'm gonna miss some points in this blog but I will try my best to recall everything. I don't know if there are big changes in the processing now but I hope it can help.
Employment certificate stating salary and length of employment or if you're still working at present.
BIR stamped income tax return form.
For Businessmen, provide business papers and latest ITR. Note: In my experience, I included my SSS statement of contributions.
* Applicant may submit visa application form in person or anyone else you hire with authorization letter or a travel agency to submit on your behalf.
* No appointment is required.
* Mail applications will not be accepted.
* You may be required to go to the Chinese Embassy for an interview if the visa officer deems it necessary but in my experience I never went to the embassy in person.
Regular processing time is 4 working days. For expedited application, additional fee will be collected. You give the payment during passport collection. Only cash payment will be accepted in the embassy of China.
They will return your papers and tell you to comeback to submit additional requirements so you better bring all the necessary documents with you. My brother returned to the embassy twice to submit my requirements because I gave him wrong or unnecessary documents. I was not really sure what documents to submit that time as employed but he made it successfully after the second attempt. I was happy to receive my passport with visa sticker for China.
hi, ate. kailangan na po ba bilhin ung ticket to present to them in applying for visa?
i will only have 50k din sa account, but i have ITR.


Nike presents its latest Skystepper iteration for 2014 with a back-to-basics black and white colorway. Boasting a simple black and white woven upper, the high-tops feature white overlays accented with crisp black lines as well as a smooth speckled white outsole. Adding a small touch of contrast is the colorfully-patterned pull tab running down the heel.


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MAYAN CALENDAR DISCOVERY CONFIRMS 2012 'END DATE'…But not what you think…..
Posted on October 8, 2012 by 1stminstrel
An ancient Maya text has emerged from the jungles of Guatemala confirming the so-called "end date" of the Maya calendar, Dec. 21, 2012.
Considered one of the most significant hieroglyphic finds in decades, the 1,300-year-old inscription contains only the second known reference to the "end date," but does not predict doomsday.
"The text talks about ancient political history rather than prophecy," Marcello A. Canuto, director of Tulane University's Middle American Research Institute, said.
Carved on a stone staircase, the inscription was found at the ruins of La Corona, in the dense rainforest of northwestern Guatemala, by an international team of archaeologists led by Canuto and colleague Tomás Barrientos of the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala.
The archaeologists made the discovery as they decided to excavate in front of a building that had been heavily damaged nearly 40 years ago by looters looking for carved stones and tombs.
"We knew they found something important, but we also thought they might have missed something," Barrientos said.
Indeed, the archaeologists not only recovered 10 discarded hieroglyphic stones, but also something that the looters missed entirely — an untouched step with a set of 12 exquisitely carved stones still in their original location.
Combined with the known looted blocks, the original staircase had a total of 264 hieroglyphs, making it one of the longest ancient Maya texts known, and the longest in Guatemala.
According to David Stuart, director of the Mesoamerica Center of the University of Texas at Austin, who deciphered the hieroglyphics, the stairway inscription recorded 200 years of La Corona's history.
Bearing 56 delicately carved hieroglyphs, the stone referring to the year 2012 commemorated a royal visit to La Corona (which the ancient Maya called Saknikte') by the ruler Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk' from the great Maya capital of Calakmul on Jan. 29, 696 A.D.
Also known as Fire Claw or Jaguar Paw, Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk' had suffered a military defeat the year before, during a war with Calakmul's longstanding rival Tikal (located in modern Peten, Guatemala).
"Scholars had assumed that the Calakmul king died or was captured in this engagement, but this new extraordinary text from La Corona tells us otherwise," said Stuart.
In the wake of the defeat, the Maya ruler visited La Corona and perhaps other trusted allies to allay their fears after his defeat.
According to the archaeologists, the 2012 reference would have been a political move by the Calakmul king, who wanted to reassure the peoples of La Corona after the stunning defeat.
The key to understanding the reference to 2012 is a unique title that the king gave himself, said the archaeologists.
In the text, he calls himself the "13 K'atun lord" — the king who presided over and celebrated an important Mayan calendar ending, 13 K'atun calendar cycle, in the year 692.
In order to vaunt himself even further and place his reign into an eternal setting, the Maya king connected himself forward in time to when the next higher period of the Maya calendar would reach the same 13 number — December 21, 2012.
"This was a time of great political turmoil in the Maya region and this king felt compelled to allude to a larger cycle of time that happens to end in 2012," Stuart said.
The discovery is consistent with the only other reference to the 2012 date in ancient Maya inscriptions — Monument 6 from Tortuguero, Mexico.
"What this text shows us is that in times of crisis, the ancient Maya used their calendar to promote continuity and stability rather than predict apocalypse," Canuto said.
Categories: Uncategorized	| Tags: 2012, apocalypse, doomsday, end of time, hieroglyphs, Maya calendar, Mayan Calendar, stair steps, text	| Leave a comment
Coffin nail for Obama?…African-American Christians waver over vote
Some black clergy see no good presidential choice between a Mormon candidate and one who supports gay marriage, so they are telling their flocks to stay home on Election Day. That's a worrisome message for the nation's first African-American president, who can't afford to lose any voters from his base in a tight race.
The pastors say their congregants are asking how a true Christian could back same-sex marriage, congregants are questioning the theology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its former ban on men of African descent in the priesthood.
Categories: Politics	| Tags: 2012, don't vote, election, Obama, Politics, religion, Romney	| Leave a comment
Cuts to the Democratic entitlements……
Posted on September 6, 2012 by 1stminstrel
By Alan Caruba
No wonder Democrats are sweating bullets over proposed cuts to the spending that has been the hallmark of their party and politics for decades. This list, taken from a recent issue of U.S. News & World Report provides an insight to the many ways fiscal sanity can be restored.
These are some of the programs that the Republican House has proposed cutting.
* Corporation for Public Broadcasting Subsidy — $445 million annual savings.
* Save America 's Treasures Program — $25 million annual savings.
* International Fund for Ireland — $17 million annual savings.
* Legal Services Corporation — $420 million annual savings.
* National Endowment for the Arts — $167.5 million annual savings.
* National Endowment for the Humanities — $167.5 million annual savings.
* Hope VI Program — $250 million annual savings.
* Amtrak Subsidies — $1.565 billion annual savings.
* Eliminate duplicating education programs — H.R. 2274 (in last Congress),
authored by Rep. McKeon, eliminates 68 such programs at a savings of $1.3 billion annually.
* U.S. Trade Development Agency — $55 million annual savings.
* Woodrow Wilson Center Subsidy — $20 million annual savings.
* Cut in half funding for congressional printing and binding — $47 million annual savings.
* John C. Stennis Center Subsidy — $430,000 annual savings.
* Community Development Fund — $4.5 billion annual savings.
* Heritage Area Grants and Statutory Aid — $24 million annual savings.
* Cut Federal Travel Budget in Half — $7.5 billion annual savings
* Trim Federal Vehicle Budget by 20% — $600 million annual savings.
* Essential Air Service — $150 million annual savings.
* Technology Innovation Program — $70 million annual savings.
* Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program — $125 million annual savings.
* Department of Energy Grants to States for Weatherization — $530 million annual savings.
* Beach Replenishment — $95 million annual savings.
* New Starts Transit — $2 billion annual savings.
* Exchange Programs for Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Their Historical Trading Partners in Massachusetts — $9 million annual savings
* Intercity and High Speed Rail Grants — $2.5 billion annual savings.
* Title X Family Planning — $318 million annual savings.
* Appalachian Regional Commission — $76 million annual savings.
* Economic Development Administration — $293 million annual savings.
* Programs under the National and Community Services Act — $1.15 billion annual savings.
* Applied Research at Department of Energy — $1.27 billion annual savings.
* Freedom CAR and Fuel Partnership — $200 million annual savings.
* Energy Star Program — $52 million annual savings.
* Economic Assistance to Egypt — $250 million annually.
* U.S. Agency for International Development — $1.39 billion annual savings.
* General Assistance to District of Columbia — $210 million annual savings.
* Subsidy for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority — $150 million annual savings.
* Presidential Campaign Fund — $775 million savings over ten years.
* No funding for federal office space acquisition — $864 million annual savings.
* End prohibitions on competitive sourcing of government services.
* Repeal the Davis-Bacon Act — More than $1 billion annually.
* IRS Direct Deposit: Require the IRS to deposit fees for some services it offers (such as processing payment plans for taxpayers) to the Treasury, instead of allowing it to remain as part of its budget — $1.8 billion savings over ten years.
* Require collection of unpaid taxes by federal employees — $1 billion total savings.
* Prohibit taxpayer funded union activities by federal employees — $1.2 billion savings over ten years.
* Sell excess federal properties the government does not make use of — $15 billion total savings.
* Eliminate death gratuity for Members of Congress.
* Eliminate Mohair Subsidies — $1 million annual savings.
* Eliminate taxpayer subsidies to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change — $12.5 million annual savings
* Eliminate Market Access Program — $200 million annual savings.
* USDA Sugar Program — $14 million annual savings.
* Subsidy to Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) — $93 million annual savings.
* Eliminate the National Organic Certification Cost-Share Program — $56.2 million annual savings.
* Eliminate fund for Obamacare administrative costs — $900 million savings.
* Ready to Learn TV Program — $27 million savings.
* HUD Ph.D. Program.
* Deficit Reduction Check-Off Act.
$2.5 Trillion over Ten Years
I would add the elimination of the U.S. contribution to the budget of the United Nations. There is no reason why decisions regarding our national security and sovereignty should be subordinated to the UN. The humanitarian work undertaken by UN agencies can be done just as well, if not better, by independent international organizations.
© Alan Caruba
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Prevalence and histologic features of transfusion transmitted virus and hepatitis C virus coinfection in a group of HIV patients
R. Bruno, P. Sacchi, M. Debiaggi, S. F A Patruno, F. Zara, V. Ciappina, E. Brunetti, C. Filice, C. Zocchetti, E. Maffezzini, A. Pistorio, G. Filice
IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo
Istituto "Giannina Gaslini"
Background. A recently identified DNA transfusion-transmitted virus has been associated with post-transfusion non-A to G hepatitis. Aim. To determine the prevalence of transfusion-transmitted virus in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection. Its clinical role in the pathogenesis of liver disease was also evaluated in patients with transfusion-transmitted-virus hepatitis C virus coinfection compared with those with hepatitis C Virus infection alone. Patients and Methods. We evaluated 312 HIV-hepatitis C virus coinfected patients (225 males, 87 females). All underwent screening for transfusion-transmitted virus DNA using a nested polymerase chain reaction technique. In some transfusion transmitted virus-DNA positive patients, we performed a phylogenetic analysis. In 56 patients (20 transfusion-transmitted-virus-hepatitis C virus and 36 hepatitis C virus alone), liver biopsy was collected. Results. The prevalence of transfusion-transmitted virus was 113/312 (36%). The genotype distribution was similar to that reported in other studies. No difference in liver histology was found between the two groups. Conclusion. Transfusion-transmitted virus infection is common in human immunodeficiency virus patients. We found no histologic differences between liver biopsy specimens from patients coinfected with transfusion-transmitted virus plus hepatitis C virus compared with those infected with hepatitis C virus alone. Transfusion-transmitted virus is not clearly associated with a distinct liver injury.
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Dive into the research topics of 'Prevalence and histologic features of transfusion transmitted virus and hepatitis C virus coinfection in a group of HIV patients'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
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Bruno, R., Sacchi, P., Debiaggi, M., Patruno, S. F. A., Zara, F., Ciappina, V., Brunetti, E., Filice, C., Zocchetti, C., Maffezzini, E., Pistorio, A., & Filice, G. (2000). Prevalence and histologic features of transfusion transmitted virus and hepatitis C virus coinfection in a group of HIV patients. Digestive and Liver Disease, 32(7), 617-620.
Prevalence and histologic features of transfusion transmitted virus and hepatitis C virus coinfection in a group of HIV patients. / Bruno, R.; Sacchi, P.; Debiaggi, M.; Patruno, S. F A; Zara, F.; Ciappina, V.; Brunetti, E.; Filice, C.; Zocchetti, C.; Maffezzini, E.; Pistorio, A.; Filice, G.
In: Digestive and Liver Disease, Vol. 32, No. 7, 2000, p. 617-620.
Bruno, R, Sacchi, P, Debiaggi, M, Patruno, SFA, Zara, F, Ciappina, V, Brunetti, E, Filice, C, Zocchetti, C, Maffezzini, E, Pistorio, A & Filice, G 2000, 'Prevalence and histologic features of transfusion transmitted virus and hepatitis C virus coinfection in a group of HIV patients', Digestive and Liver Disease, vol. 32, no. 7, pp. 617-620.
Bruno R, Sacchi P, Debiaggi M, Patruno SFA, Zara F, Ciappina V et al. Prevalence and histologic features of transfusion transmitted virus and hepatitis C virus coinfection in a group of HIV patients. Digestive and Liver Disease. 2000;32(7):617-620.
Bruno, R. ; Sacchi, P. ; Debiaggi, M. ; Patruno, S. F A ; Zara, F. ; Ciappina, V. ; Brunetti, E. ; Filice, C. ; Zocchetti, C. ; Maffezzini, E. ; Pistorio, A. ; Filice, G. / Prevalence and histologic features of transfusion transmitted virus and hepatitis C virus coinfection in a group of HIV patients. In: Digestive and Liver Disease. 2000 ; Vol. 32, No. 7. pp. 617-620.
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The popularity of trail running has exploded across the country in recent years, and St. Louis is no exception. We're fortunate to have some of the best trails in the entire U.S. at our disposal, with the variety of terrain offering something for every skill and fitness level.
But with more than 20 trail races held annually in and around the Gateway City, it can be tough to decide which ones to focus on. In an effort to help ease your decision-making process, we've narrowed down the list to a few races that no runner should miss.
These events made the list by distinguished themselves from the others in our area through uniqueness or location of the course, entry fee value and participant extras, or plain-old popularity.
Location: Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton, Ill.
The Pere Marquette Trail Run truly lives up to its reputation. The course is known for its continuous, steep elevation changes, climbing hill after hill throughout the race, and the brutal "stone staircase" can reduce winners to whiners. Add in the unpredictable Midwest winter weather—the race has been run in freezing rain, snow and inches of thick mud—and you have the formula for one rugged race.
The Pere Marquette Trail Run is also one of the hardest races to get into, and runners have been known to schedule their lives around registration day. Many wake up in the middle of the night so they can sign up as soon as registration opens, as previous years' races have sold out in only a few hours.
So, if you plan on running this race in 2014, set your alarm clocks for 12 a.m. on September 1 and beat the other early birds!
Location: Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Mo.
Where else can you zip across sandy river bottoms, climb 200 stairs to a rocky overlook and splash though a refreshing creek all in one race? The Skippo Trail Race has it all! Runners can even choose to loop the 10k course once, twice or three times.
Set in one of St. Louis' most popular parks, the race course winds through Castlewood's spectacular, varied terrain. Runners are treated to scenic views of the Meramec River from trails that run along its banks, as well as from high above on the bluffs that surround it.
Like the Pere Marquette Trail Race, this one sells out quickly, so don't delay when registering. In fact, Skippo has become so popular the race was split into two days last year. The 10k was held on a Saturday, and the 20k and 30k on Sunday.
Run one day, or both—just make sure you run Skippo!
Location: Chubb Trail in Eureka, Mo.
As if running the Chubb Trail once isn't hard enough, this race gives you the chance to do it twice!
Starting at West Tyson County Park in Eureka, the race course stretches to Lone Elk Park in St. Louis County and back for the 25k distance. The first few miles can be brutal, but eventually the course goes through the soft, flat Meramec River bottoms before climbing back out near Lone Elk.
Looking to get your first trail ultramarathon under your belt? Run the out-and-back twice for the 50k race. The course length, difficulty and variety of terrain make Double Chubb one of St. Louis' "must do" rites of passage for elite trail runners.
Location: LaSalle Springs Middle School in Wildwood, Mo.
What really sets this race apart from the others is its value: It's hard to find another half marathon at this price! Now in its fourth year, the Frozen Feet Trail Run is known for its low cost, scenic route and great swag.
The course combines portions of the Hamilton-Carr Greenway, Al Foster Memorial Trail and Rock Hollow Trail. Surfaces vary from smooth, paved asphalt and crushed gravel to single-track dirt trails.
Runners love extras, and this race has it all. The $35 entry fee includes breakfast before the race and lunch afterwards—and previous years' giveaways have included much-coveted, super-cozy, hooded sweatshirts.
The race got even longer this year, stretching from 2013's 12 miles to a new half-marathon distance.
Location: The Berryman Trail in Potosi, Mo.
Even with some solid scenic entries mentioned above, it's hard to beat the Mark Twain National Forest for its tranquility. The Berryman Trail, a 25.4-mile, single-track course through the rural recreation area, showcases beautiful foliage and copious wildlife—in addition to 5,000 feet of elevation change and a number of stream crossings, depending on the weather.
In fact, this can be a wet, wild, muddy race if there has been any recent rainfall, which can either be a turnoff or make it a real adventure (depending on your perspective). In any case, expect a lot of rolling hills, with aid stations every four to five miles. If one lap of the trail isn't enough, do it twice for a 50-mile ultra.
Author: Mike Meehan is a runner, triathlete and freelance writer in St. Louis. He is the creator and editor of the blog runningstl.com, which helps promote the region's running and triathlon scene.
On behalf of the +150 members of Metro Tri Club aka Team Godzilla, I would like to thank Terrain-mag.com for selecting Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run as the #1 Trail Run in the St. Louis region. 2013 (December) was our 25th Anniversary, and while race morning brought 10 inches of snow, and some "are we having the race" questions, 496 loyal and brave runners showed up and completed the epic event. Thank You Very Much we appreciate the recognition.
As one of the 498 competitors on the 2013 race day, and someone who has ran this race multiple times, 2013 was truly an epic race. The adventure of just making it to the race course paled in comparison to running this race. The near foot of snow made this race truly epic and it will be something I will remember for the rest of my life. Thanks, Team Godzilla for organizing this truly spectacular St. Louis area tradition. I hope to complete the distance many more times.


My dad brought home a very small telescope when I was in the third grade. When I was able to see the rings of Saturn with my own eyes from my backyard, I was completely hooked on space!
I was able to come to JPL as a high school student the night that NASA's Opportunity rover landed as a participant in the Planetary Society's Red Rover Goes to Mars student astronaut program. Being in the room with a bunch of scientists when Opportunity's first images arrived on Earth inspired me to pursue a specific career path in planetary science. I stuck to that dream by studying physics and geology as an undergraduate at Yale University, and then went on to grad school at Washington University in St. Louis, where I got a Ph.D. in planetary science working with Professor Ray Arvidson. Professor Arvidson was the deputy principal investigator of the Opportunity rover and often encourages students to become involved in tactical rover operations in addition to their research.
After grad school, I went to Caltech for a postdoctoral fellowship to work with another Mars rover team member, Bethany Ehlmann. I then interviewed at JPL, where I was offered a permanent position as a research scientist to continue to study Mars and work on current (and future) Mars missions.
Several exceptional science and computer science teachers from my days at Takoma Park Middle School and Montgomery Blair High school immediately come to mind. Ms. Moran, Mr. DeGasperis, Ms. Matthews, Mr. Donaldson, Dr. Rock, Mr. Schaefer, Mr. Ostrander, Ms. Dvorsky, Mr. Heidler, Ms. Counihan, Ms. Bishop, Ms. Dyas, Mr. Stein... these are just some of many great teachers I was fortunate to learn from who come to mind.
I also had three very important mentors while I was in high school – Emily Lakdawalla at the Planetary Society gave me my very first lessons in planetary science and showed me how awesome a career in this field could be. Nader Haghighipour and K.E. Saavik Ford were postdocs at the Carnegie Institute in Washington DC (now at University Hawaii-Manao and City University of New York) and mentored me in a research project the summer before my senior year of high school. They were the first to show me what is was like to have a research career, and I learned so much from them.
I spend a lot of my time helping to run the two rovers currently on Mars: Opportunity and Curiosity. I work with the rest of the science team to select interesting science targets to study and I analyze the results to improve our understanding of the history of Mars. I also do research using data from Mars orbiters. When I'm not backseat-driving rovers, I write papers, work with students, attend conferences, and write proposals for future research.
Becoming deputy project scientist for the Opportunity rover, the same mission that inspired me to become a planetary scientist over 14 years ago.
All of the things we will learn about the solar system in the next 30 years!
Don't ever be afraid to ask questions about things that interest you.
I love to travel, cook, and explore all of the wonderful things to do in the city of Los Angeles.
What's your favorite space image?
Opportunity's landing panorama of Eagle Crater. It shows the view Opportunity saw when she first landed on Mars. The smooth, dark plains of Meridiani and in-place bedrock exposed in the wall of Eagle crater were extremely different from images of the surface of Mars returned at that time by previous rovers and landers, and this image inspired me to study planetary science.


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Q: Al desinstalar mi aplicacion de android no se eliminan la informacion de la base de datos (SQLite) Durante el desarrollo de la app, instale la aplicación en un dispositivo con android 9. Posteriormente, en la base de datos tuve que agregar una tabla nueva y por lo tanto desinstale la app para que al ejecutar se vieran los cambios. Pero sucede que al reinstalar no se agrega la nueva tabla y un campo de una tabla se esta manteniendo en la base de datos.
Esta es mi clase de configuracion de mi bd
public class DBCreator extends SQLiteOpenHelper {

    private final static int VERSION = 1;
    private final static String NAME = "kanban";
    private static DBCreator instance;

    public static void createInstance(Context context) {
        if (instance == null) {
            instance = new DBCreator(context);
        }
    }

    public static DBCreator getInstance() {
        return instance;
    }

    private DBCreator(@Nullable Context context) {
        super(context, NAME, null, VERSION);
    }

    @Override
    public void onCreate(SQLiteDatabase db) {
        db.execSQL(DBQuery.CREATE_TABLE_DASHBOARD);
        db.execSQL(DBQuery.CREATE_TABLE_CATEGORY);
        db.execSQL(DBQuery.CREATE_TABLE_TASK);
        db.execSQL(DBQuery.CREATE_TABLE_IMAGE);
    }

    @Override
    public void onUpgrade(SQLiteDatabase db, int oldVersion, int newVersion) {

    }
}

El error que me sale es:
android.database.sqlite.SQLiteException: no such table: dashboard (code 1 SQLITE_ERROR): , while compiling: SELECT * FROM dashboard ORDER BY mainDashboard DESC

La tabla que "no he creado" es
    public final static String TABLE_DASHBOARD = "dashboard";
    public final static String ID_DASHBOARD = "idDashboard";
    public final static String MAIN_DASHBOARD = "mainDashboard";
    public final static String TITLE = "title";
    public final static String DESCRIPTION = "description";

    public final static String CREATE_TABLE_DASHBOARD = "CREATE TABLE " + TABLE_DASHBOARD + " ("
            + ID_DASHBOARD + " INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT, "
            + TITLE + " VARCHAR(50) UNIQUE, "
            + DESCRIPTION + " VARCHAR(255), "
            + MAIN_DASHBOARD + " TINYINT(1) DEFAULT 0 "
            + ")";

A: El problema es que tienes definida la misma versión de la Base de datos:
 private final static int VERSION = 1;

Si es que tienes problemas al ver otra estructura de la base de datos, aumenta el valor de la versión para que cree la nueva estructura:
 private final static int VERSION = 2;

y de esta forma se llame el método :
@Override
    public void onCreate(SQLiteDatabase db) {
        db.execSQL(DBQuery.CREATE_TABLE_DASHBOARD);
        db.execSQL(DBQuery.CREATE_TABLE_CATEGORY);
        db.execSQL(DBQuery.CREATE_TABLE_TASK);
        db.execSQL(DBQuery.CREATE_TABLE_IMAGE);
    }

A: La única solución que encontré es cambiar el nombre a la base de datos, por ejemplo:
private final static String NAME = "kanban";

a
private final static String NAME = "kanban_db";

y ya funciono por completo, ya puedo agregar cambios nuevos a la base de datos. Aunque aun hay un error, ahora se crean dos bases de datos (la que tenia el anterior nombre y la del nuevo nombre).
Sin embargo, hago énfasis en que al final fue un caso aislado en el dispositivo que estoy probando la app (motorola one vision, android 9). En otros moviles la bd se crea y actualiza normal.

A: Antes de desinstalar la aplicación borra el almacenamiento de la aplicación desde ajustes o configuración de tu dispositivo ,NO BORRES PRIMERO EL CACHE es mas, ni lo necesitas borrar, borra solo los datos almacenados esto va a borrar las bases de datos que tenga creadas y si vas a seguir programando corre de nuevo la aplicación desde donde estés programando sin desinstalarlo, no es necesario desinstalar.


2.x: Return the floor of x as a float, the largest integer value less than or equal to x.
3.x: Return the floor of x, the largest integer less than or equal to x. If x is not a float, delegates to x.__floor__(), which should return an Integral value.
Now we have all the pieces to see why 101*Decimal(100/101) is less than 101*(100/101), and, critically, why one is just under 100 while the other is exactly 100.
In the Decimal case python first divides 100 by 101 and gets 1114752383012499 / 2**50. Then it takes the closest representable Decimal to that number, which is Decimal('0.99009900990099009021605525049380958080291748046875'). That's 50 bits of precision because Decimal tries to track and preseve precision in its calculations, and 53 bits of precision is 50 decimal digits of precision. [Update 2017-03-02: this is wrong: 53 bits of precision much less than 50 decimal digits. I'm not sure why Decimal is doing this.] All of the digits starting with 02160... are just noise, but Decimal has no way of knowing that. Then when we multiply by 101 we get Decimal('99.999...58030'), because our Decimal version of the float was slightly less than true 100/101.
On the other hand, when python gets 101 * (100/101) it stays in IEEE 754 land. It multiplies 101 by 1114752383012499 / 2**50, and the closest float to that is exactly 100.
I ran into this bug because I had been trying to break a large change into two behavior-preserving changes, first switching some code to use Decimal and then switching the rest. To fix the bug, I combined the two changes into one, so that we switched from using float and int to using Decimal throughout this module.


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 * EDIT THIS FILE CAREFULLY - it is generated by Glade.
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#ifndef GUI_SUPPORT_H
#define GUI_SUPPORT_H

#ifdef HAVE_CONFIG_H
#  include "gui_config.h"
#endif

#include <gtk/gtk.h>

/*
 * Standard gettext macros.
 */
#ifdef ENABLE_NLS
#  include <libintl.h>
#  undef _
#  define _(String) dgettext (PACKAGE, String)
#  define Q_(String) g_strip_context ((String), gettext (String))
#  ifdef gettext_noop
#    define N_(String) gettext_noop (String)
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#    define N_(String) (String)
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#  define textdomain(String) (String)
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 * Public Functions.
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/*
 * This function returns a widget in a component created by Glade.
 * Call it with the toplevel widget in the component (i.e. a window/dialog),
 * or alternatively any widget in the component, and the name of the widget
 * you want returned.
 */
GtkWidget *lookup_widget (GtkWidget * widget, const gchar * widget_name);

/* Use this function to set the directory containing installed pixmaps. */
void add_pixmap_directory (const gchar * directory);

/* Use this function to change the text on a label */
void update_label_text(char *label_name, char *new_text);

/* Use this function to move a slider */
void update_slider_pos(char *slide_name, float new_pos);

/* Use this function to change image sensitivity */
void update_image_sensitive(char *image_name, gboolean sensitive);

/* Use this function to figure out which page is selected in a notebook */
int get_notebook_page(char *notebook_name);

/* Use this function to append to a textview */
void append_textview(char *name, char *text, int len);

/*
 * Private Functions.
 */

/* This is used to create the pixmaps used in the interface. */
GtkWidget *create_pixmap (GtkWidget * widget, const gchar * filename);

/* This is used to create the pixbufs used in the interface. */
GdkPixbuf *create_pixbuf (const gchar * filename);

/* This is used to set ATK action descriptions. */
void glade_set_atk_action_description (AtkAction * action,
				       const gchar * action_name,
				       const gchar * description);

/* These variables define various paths detected at runtime. */
extern gchar *package_prefix;
extern gchar *package_data_dir;
extern gchar *package_locale_dir;

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1. Are you willing to give up your "privacy" in order to have easier-to-use websites?
2. Are you willing to give up your "privacy" so that the ads you see on websites are likely to be more relevant to you?
Another factor we should consider when discussing cookies and privacy is that there currently does not exist a set definition of privacy. I venture to guess that we all define it differently. Maybe we wouldn't find as many unique definitions of privacy as there are snowflakes, but I am certain that most of us fall somewhere in the middle between the two extremes endorsed by Facebook's Zuckerberg on one end, and organizations like the World Privacy Forum on the other. It's just that the folks on the extremes make the most noise and generate the discourse.
Yes, we should think (but not worry) about privacy. Whether we're discussing 1st or 3rd party cookies, there's room for abuse or engage in "gray area" behaviors, like Firesheep the cookie-snatching-plugin and the slippery slope of any PII (personally identifiable information) tracking. That's why we need watchdog groups like the World Privacy Forum to look out for us. They exist to provide a check on this type of behavior, and lead to the evolution of better, safer technologies and discourage "bad" behavior by unscrupulous players. Those outliers are not well loved by the community. It is not in Internet marketers and corporations' best interest to invite consumer backlash and government regulation.
What I struggle to understand whenever this debate comes up, is why there seems to be this expectation that the Internet should be any safer than any other environment we are active in? Just as there exist plain old thieves and identity thieves and other dishonest operators in real life (IRL), same thing online. A thief pick pocketed me in a hotel elevator in Detroit, then used my credit card to buy a bunch of stuff and withdrew money from my account. I made things worse because I had my PIN written down on a piece of paper in my wallet. That was a bad mistake on my part, which exposed me to additional harm.
My point is, that just like in real life, it's up to us to be smart online and take precautions. Practice safe surfing, do not follow random links, stay on reputable (yes, branded) sites and if you venture into the "World Wild Web", disable cookies in your browser, use a pseudonym and do not give up any personally identifying information (PII). Staying safe online is no different than avoiding going into a neighborhood known for bad lighting and high crime rates in the middle of the night.
Dare I say it? It's common sense.


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For the first time entered the repertory of the Bolshoi Theatre on April 20, 1967.
Revived on November 18, 2005.
Will be premiered on November 2, 2017.
Will run with one-act ballets Etudesand The Cage.
Etudes is a tribute to dancing. The ballet follows the dancers from the basic five positions to the most difficult steps, from the hard work in the rehearsal room to the most brilliant and elegant stage performance, showing the different sides of the art of ballet, from sheer bravoure to pure poetic expression.
The ballet, built up like crescendo, ending with a breathtaking finale, combines spirit and style. A challenge for a whole company.
Etudes was created by Harald Lander in Copenhagen for the Royal Danish Ballet, and was premiered on the 18th of January 1948. It is one of the most famous Danish ballets in the international repertory.
Harald Lander has recreated the ballet in 1952 for the Paris Opera Ballet, and this is the version showed all over the world.
Among the numerous companies who have presented the ballet are: English National Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Netherlands National Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, State Ballets of Vienna, Hamburg, Cologne and Munich, Tokyo National Ballet, Teatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, National Ballet of Hungary, Canadian National Ballet, Finnish National Ballet, Ballet West in Utah, Houston Ballet, Boston Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Ballet Municipal de Santiago de Chile, La Scala in Milano, Australian Ballet, China National Ballet, Mariinsky Ballet in St. Petersburg.
Etudes has been filmed for TV several times. For the first time it was broadcasted internationally in 1956, performed by London Festival Ballet at the wedding of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainer. A special TV production directed by Harald Lander in 1969 was made by Danish TV with the Royal Danish Ballet, starring Toni Lander, Erik Bruhn, Flemming Flindt and Henning Kronstam.
Premiered on March 19, 2017.


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Rimac Automobili takes over majority stake in Bugatti
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 18, 2017: RIMAC - Concept_One at 87th Geneva International Motor Show
Brussels (Brussels Morning) Croatia's hypercar manufacturer Rimac Automobili has become the majority owner of the French luxury car brand Bugatti, having formed a joint venture with Porsche that will see the Croatian company manage both brands in the future.
In a late-evening press conference, Rimac CEO Mate Rimac announced the joint venture. The newly merged company will be named Bugatti Rimac. A new umbrella company, Rimac Group, will hold a 55% stake, while Volkswagen's Porsche AG will hold the remaining 45%.
A separate new company, Rimac Technologies, which is fully owned by the Rimac Group, is to continue developing batteries and powertrains for electric cars, which until now, has been Rimac's primary source of income.
All three companies are to be based in a Zagreb suburb, where Rimac currently is constructing a Silicon Valley-inspired, tech campus, which is set to open in 2023 and plans to eventually employ 2,500 people. Mate Rimac will remain the Group's CEO and will manage both car brands in future.
While headquarters and tech development will be Zagreb-based, the two brands will be preserved and marketed separately, with Bugatti continuing to be manufactured in France.
First formed in 2008, Rimac Automobili grew from a garage tech company employing a handful of people into one of the major tech suppliers for legacy car brands such as Porsche and Hyundai. Both have invested in the company's expansion.
Unveiled last month, the company's latest car, the Rimac Nevera, is designed to be the fastest-accelerating car in the world. It is also, the fastest serial-production electric car in the world, Each model comes with a price tag of more than 1 million euro.
Bugatti, reportedly, has been a loss-maker for Volkswagen, which acquired the brand in 1998. Rimac will now be tasked with turning the company around before the Group goes public, a move that is currently planned for next year.


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As President of Extension, Courtney has created and managed successful communications initiatives for leading technology organizations, fostering an industry reputation for exceptional content development, client satisfaction and loyalty. She has long-standing relationships with the government IT trade press and has worked closely with federal IT executives and industry analysts to educate and promote public sector information security initiatives, policy and news.
Courtney currently applies her unique experience and knowledge as a PR and Marketing consultant for select clients in the U.S. public sector cybersecurity industry.


Ragan raced to a season-best finish of sixth-place in Sunday's GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, teamfrm.com reports.
Ragan would have to overcome a pit road speeding penalty to race his way back to the front, but he had the speed to do it. The No. 38 Ford was plenty strong, and Ragan is an expert at racing in the draft on these superspeedways. The sixth-place finish was his first Top 10 of the season, and the veteran driver climbs into 25th-place in the driver standings as a result.
Ragan resigned with Front Row Motorsports through the 2018 season. He'll once again pilot the team's No. 38 Ford in the upcoming season. Last season's three Top-10 finishes and 30th-place finish in the driver standings were good enough to earn Ragan another season with this race team. Although FRM is a multi-car race team, they have been at an equipment and personnel disadvantage when compared to the other multi-car teams in the series. That makes Ragan's 2017 performance even more impressive. Per usual for this veteran driver, the Top-10 finishes all came at the superspeedways of Talladega and Daytona. Ragan's level of skill on the large ovals is undisputed. His two-career Monster Energy Cup Series victories came at these two tracks, so that's something to remember in weekly lineup fantasy leagues.
Ragan saw his career slide into neutral last season. He spent a tumultuous campaign at BK Racing driving their No. 23 Toyota in 2016. For the first time in his 10 seasons of full-time competition at NASCAR's top level, Ragan failed to post a single Top-10 finish in a season. He also finished a career-worst 33rd in the final driver standings. It was a tough season and the two parted ways at the end of it. Ragan will make a homecoming of it in 2017. The veteran driver returns to the Front Row Motorsports team that he competed for between the 2012 and 2014 seasons. Ragan took this stable to victory lane for the first time ever in 2013 with his thrilling upset win at Talladega. He'll pilot the No. 38 Ford this season. At just 30-years-old Ragan has a lot of good racing left in him, so he'll give this small team the very best he can muster.
Ragan was a victim of musical chairs in the Sprint Cup Series last year. While it did give him some great opportunities to race competitively (taking over for Kyle Busch in the No. 18 Toyota and relief driving the No. 55 Toyota of Brian Vickers as well) the lack of team continuity and contractual frivolity has left Ragan a free agent going into 2016. The good news is that this veteran driver has over 300 starts of experience at NASCAR's top level and he has one victory, two poles and 36 top-10 finishes to his credit. This is not just an ordinary resume. Ragan has the skill and experience to be a good driver for any small team that signs him. His name has not surfaced in any rumors, so the watch will continue to see where Ragan ends up. - Ragan rumored to be close to signing with BK Racing in January 2016.
Ragan's first full season away from Roush Fenway Racing was a bumpy affair. He piloted the No. 34 Ford for Front Row Motorsports and struggled to a 28th-place finish in last season's final driver standings. Along the way Ragan picked up a couple Top-10 finishes and flexed some muscle, mostly on the super speedway ovals. Ragan will return to this team that seems to incrementally improve each season. He will pair with returning crew chief Jay Guy and hope to build on the team's chemistry and performance in 2013. At 27-years-old, Ragan has a lot of good racing left in him, and he should hopefully build something good at FRM in the near future.
Ragan was fastest in Happy Hour practice for the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday afternoon. He turned a fast lap of 127.487 mph.
Ragan's 400th start in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series couldn't come at a better place. The Unadilla, Ga., native will celebrate the career milestone on Feb. 25 at his home track of Atlanta Motor Speedway, Front Row Motorsports PR reports.
Another member of the Love's Travel Stops family of companies will be racing for a win in this year's Daytona 500. Speedco, a national network of service locations for the trucking industry, will join Ragan's No. 38 team for the 60th running of the Great American Race on Feb. 18 at Daytona International Speedway, Front Row Motorsports PR reports.
Online lighting retailer 1000Bulbs.com will return to the No. 38 Ford Fusion in 2018, partnering with driver Ragan for four Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races. Seth Barbour will lead Ragan's No. 38 team in 2018. Barbour has been named crew chief for the team after serving in the same role for Front Row Motorsports' No. 34 team in 2017, Front Row Motorsports PR reports.
Ragan was fastest in Friday's first practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. He turned a fast lap of 194.898 mph.


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Q: TSQL Date conversion Trouble I have data in a table I am getting from a 3rd party. The date in the column is in a format I havent seen before.
Here is an example of the date: 2013MO01 This date is Jan, 2013 with MO meaning Month 1
Any easy suggestions on getting the date from that field in the database ?

A: As @chrono mentioned, you can use SUBSTRING, for example:
DECLARE @t NVARCHAR(100) = '2013MO01'
SELECT CAST(SUBSTRING(@t, 1, 4) + '-' + SUBSTRING(@t, 7, 2) + '-01' AS DATETIME)

Or just replacing the MO string:
SELECT CAST(REPLACE(@t, 'MO', '-') + '-01' AS DATETIME)


Hero Dogs Scruggs is a skilled home companion to a Military family!
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Scruggs is a friendly, well-adjusted dog and should be successful in a family with children or other pets. However, he does like company and would not do well in a situation that would require him to be home alone all day. We feel that Scruggs has the potential to thrive in a Skilled In-Home Companion position (no public access). This would give him the opportunity to continue to use his hard-earned skills as an assistance dog, but not in an environment where his allergies could be distracting for him or his partner. Scruggs could also excel as a Facility Dog for a mental health practitioner. He is very affectionate and enjoys physical contact, and could provide the calm and accepting atmosphere desired in a therapeutic setting.
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I'm Grace and I hand crochet all my crochet items I sell!
How did you start your crochet business, and how long have you been doing it?
I learned when I was just 6 years old. I've been crocheting ever since and then decided to sell my items so others can enjoy them as well. I live in Fredericksburg, VA, I love white chocolate, Starbucks, Netflix, and hot chocolate!
I got my inspiration through my grandmother who has been crocheting as long as she can remember, as well as my great grandma, (crocheting is in the family blood 😉).
What I love most about my business is seeing photos of customers with there little ones holding something I've made. And seeing the smiles on their faces.
I love Lularoe. I host Lularoe parties when I'm not crocheting. I'm also cleaning after kiddos and taking care of my doggy.
URL of your shop/ where can your handmade products be found?