Twenty people died snowmobiling in Upstate New York this winter.
And with spring arriving and the snowmobiling season winding down, New York had the same number of deaths as Wisconsin – a state with twice the number of register snowmobiles.
Two years ago, New York led the country with 24 fatalities.
"We're scratching our heads. What the heck is going on? What do we have to say to have people slow down? What kind of message do we need to send that hits home?" he said.
The causes for New York's fatal accidents varied, but up high on the list were imprudent speed for conditions and alcohol – and in most cases, bad or unfortunate decisions by the deceased. The erratic winter weather was also a factor, as snow came and went. Temperature rose and dropped, often leaving icy conditions.
Sledders rode off ice-covered trails and rammed into trees; they hit uneven ice on lakes -- or in one case ran into a dock on a lake while riding home alone from a bar at night. One helmet-less couple tried to cross a road on their sled and failed to yield to an uncoming motor vehicle, resulting in the death of the wife. One man who hopped off his disabled snowmobile was run over by another snowmobile as he was walking on the trail.
The mounting stories of deaths in the news this winter stirred conversation in the state's snowmobiling community, as repeated posts on social media, and news releases and cautions from the state Snowmobile Association and the state Parks Department and the state Department of Environmental Conservation all urged sledders to slow down, to stop drinking and riding and to ride on the right side of trails.
Mark Meyer, owner of the Big Moose Inn on Big Moose Lake, which sees a lot of snowmobilers from the Old Forge/Inlet trail system, told NYup.com back in February the fatals were "a blemish on the sport we love." At that point in the season, there had been five in the area near him.
For perspective, every winter varies. Last year, New York had seven fatals. Four years ago (the 2015-16 season), only four.
As for fatalities: New York and Wisconsin were tops with 20; Michigan had 16 this winter and both Minnesota and Maine had 10, according to new stories, online reports and interviews with officials from all five states.
Snowmobiling is an economic driver in these states. In New York alone, snowmobiling contributes an estimated $868 million each year to the state's economy, according to 2011 study by the State University at Potsdam, which is the most recent look at this popular outdoor recreational activity..
States vary on how they track snowmobile accidents and deaths.
Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota have online summaries of fatal snowmobile accidents that are updated every couple of weeks by their respective Departments of Natural Resources. They also release annual reports that summarize accidents and injuries, among other things.
New York does not publicize a running list of fatalities during the winter.
A snowmobile accident summary is assembled by the state Parks Department's Snowmobile Unit based on police reports. That data is released in the unit's annual report in April or May, depending on when all the information is turned in and assembled.
Maine has neither a fatal report during the season, nor an annual report summarizing events. However, the state is considering updates throughout the season like Wisconsin, said Corporal John MacDonald, public information officer for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Officials from Wisconsin, Michigan, Michigan and Maine pointed to large amounts of snow in their states this year, which brought more snowmobilers from nearby state on their trails – particularly during holiday or school vacation weekends. Excessive speed and alcohol were often mentioned as well.
"Typically, over 70 percent (of the fatalities) involve alcohol," said Jon Paurus, from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Actually, there is no official end to the snowmobile season by law. It all depends on the amount of snow. Folks could be snowmobiling in parts of Upstate New York this weekend and possibly into April if conditions allow.
"The two most dangerous times of the season are the first weekend of the season and the last one," according to Bob Meyers from the Maine Snowmobile Association.
"Folks start off and they hit the trails hard. At the end of the season, they want to get that last ride in and common sense goes out the window," he said.
Three of the accidents took place in Herkimer County.


Band appearing in the Questionable Content webcomic (2003–). The strip's creator, Jeph Jacques, has actually recorded quite a bit of music as "Deathmøle."
This page was last modified on 28 February 2019, at 10:19.


The NCI Transition Profession Improvement Award (K22) helps mentored, non-independent investigators able to transition to unbiased educational school positions. The funds are to be expended on actions that improve the awardee's professional development. A CDA supplies funding for a difficult analysis programme, and an formidable programme of analysis training which provides accelerated personal and career growth. The Modular Trades Certificate Examination is purposely designed to certify educationally deprived but gifted or skilled artisans and bring them into the mainstream of the nation's financial development.
Since their arrival in Italy, the Armenise-Harvard Profession Development Awardees have produced more than 300 papers published in peer-reviewed scientific journals with a excessive average quotation per paper. This approval includes a commitment to continuation of the educational position and services for analysis throughout all the period of the award. Thus began his business planning and improvement path, becoming immersed in such analytical and developmental aspects as attendance projections, park utilization research, design modifications, and a number of related strategic planning actions.
In case your request for a Career Improvement Award is accepted by the college and university, it will likely be submitted to the Board of Regents as part of the request for approval of your award. Institutional indirect or general overhead prices can't be lined by the award. All of these benefits are crucial for developing and advancing a profitable screenwriting profession.
The purpose of the NIH Mentored Analysis Scientist Improvement Award (K01) is to supply support and guarded time" (three, four, or 5 years) for an intensive, supervised career improvement experience within the biomedical, behavioral, or scientific sciences leading to analysis independence. To be within remit, all applicants should clearly clarify why a fellowship is the best way to support their long term career objectives and chosen career route, and the way a fellowship would allow a transfer to the next degree in their careers, via a change in their current position.
The awards will be formally introduced on 6 April 2013 on the nineteenth Annual Thea Awards Gala, a ticketed, black-tie dinner affair, open to the public, at the Disneyland Resort, Anaheim USA. Profession Development Program affords the chance to participate in fundamental, scientific or translational research to assist understand and deal with hematologic malignancies and related premalignant situations.


text:
Aravind Asokan, Ph.D.
Aravind Asokan, Ph.D., is Professor & Director of Gene Therapy at Duke University. He holds a primary appointment in the Department of Surgery and secondary appointments in Molecular Genetics & Microbiology and Biomedical Engineering. Originally trained as a chemist, he leads a research program in Synthetic Virology, which blends the fields of protein engineering, RNA biology and virology to enable gene therapy and gene editing platforms. His lab has pioneered several innovative platforms that are being developed into transformative new medicines. Dr. Asokan is lead inventor on multiple patents licensed to biotech and pharmaceutical companies. He is also founder and director at TorqueBio LLC, was a scientific founder of Bamboo Therapeutics (a Pfizer company), sits on advisory committees for the NC Rare Disease Advisory Council and ASGCT, and serves as an advisor to UCB, AstraZeneca, and other biotechnology companies. Prior to joining Duke, he was on the faculty in the Departments of Genetics and Biochemistry & Biophysics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also obtained his doctoral degree.
Back to Founders

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Efficacy and safety of early versus late titration of fixed-dose irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide: ACTUAL study.
Efficacy and safety of valsartan in hypertensive Taiwanese patients: post-marketing surveillance study.
Effect of fixed dose combinations of metoprolol and amlodipine in essential hypertension: MARS--a randomized controlled trial.
Post-registration studies for the evaluation of antihypertensive drugs.
Effects of candesartan versus amlodipine on home-measured blood pressure, QT dispersion and left ventricular hypertrophy in high-risk hypertensive patients.
Antihypertensive efficacy and safety of olmesartan and ramipril in elderly patients with mild to moderate systolic and diastolic essential hypertension.
Clevidipine for severe hypertension in patients with renal dysfunction: a VELOCITY trial analysis.
Efficacy and safety of diuretics in combination with perindopril in hypertensive stroke patients: Results of the Japan Perindopril and Diuretics on Cerebrovascular Disease Study (J-PADOC).
Implementation of 24-hour blood pressure control.
The efficacy and safety of irbesartan in primary hypertension even if a dose is missed: Results from the NO PROBLEM Study.
Validation of four automatic devices for self-measurement of blood pressure according to the International Protocol: the Pic Indolor Personal Check, Comfort Check, My Check and Travel Check.
Quality of life and efficacy of nebivolol in an open-label study in hypertensive patients. the QoLaN study.
Critical aspects in hypertension diagnosis and treatment.
Combination of amlodipine 10 mg and valsartan 160 mg lowers blood pressure in patients with hypertension not controlled by an ACE inhibitor/CCB combination.
Effectiveness of add-on therapy with amlodipine in hypertensive patients receiving valsartan.
Efficacy of aliskiren/hydrochlorothiazide single-pill combinations in aliskiren non-responders.
Antihypertensive efficacy and tolerability of candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide 32/12.5 mg and 32/25 mg in patients not optimally controlled with candesartan monotherapy.
More focus on therapeutic targets and improved tolerability in hypertension.
The safety profile of telmisartan as monotherapy or combined with hydrochlorothiazide: a retrospective analysis of 50 studies.
An eight-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind study to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of fixed-dose amlodipine/benazepril combination in comparison with amlodipine as first-line therapy in chinese patients with mild to moderate hypertension.


text:
Home World for patients infected with Omicron. Half of the hospitalization rate… 90...
for patients infected with Omicron. Half of the hospitalization rate… 90 discharged within three days
input 2022.01.13 17:43
edited 2022.01.13 19:25
Floor A8
One study found that people infected with the COVID-19 omicron mutant virus had a significantly lower hospitalization rate than those infected with the delta mutant virus. Omicron confirmed that the severity and mortality of patients were very low.
CNBC reported on the 12th (local time), citing research data from Kaiser Permanente, a large medical institution that operates 39 hospitals in the United States. The study is the result of analyzing data from Kaiser Permanente Southern California from November 30 of last year to January 1 of this year. The target of the investigation is about 52,000 people infected with Omicron and about 17,000 people with the delta mutation.
As a result of the analysis, people infected with Omicron were only half as likely to be hospitalized as those with the delta mutation. The risk of serious disease requiring intensive care and mortality was reduced by 75% and 90%, respectively. None of the patients infected with Omicron were on ventilators.
Furthermore, the duration of hospitalization for omicron mutation patients was an average of 1.5 days, which was shorter than that of delta mutation patients (median 5 days). 90% of patients with oomicron mutations were discharged within 3 days. The study was conducted by researchers from Kaiser Permanente, UC Berkeley and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Hopes for an end to COVID-19 are rising as research results show that the power of omicron mutations is weaker than that of delta mutations. Swiss Health Minister Alain Burset said the same day that "Omicron is very contagious, but it is less dangerous."
See also Former British minister: I was fired because of my Islamic faith
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) director Anthony Fauci said: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates tweeted, "If Omicron scans a country, there will be far fewer confirmed cases. Ultimately, COVID-19 Will be treated like seasonal flu."
Some say the stress should not be slowed down because omicrons are spreading rapidly and burdening the medical system. According to the New York Times (NYT), the average number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States per day for the past seven days stood at 781,203 as of today, a record high. They have been writing new records every day since December 12 last year (117,454 people). The average number of hospitalized patients per day in the last 7 days was 142,454, which is the highest in history.
Central and South America are also in a state of emergency due to the increase in COVID-19. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), said last week that the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Argentina and Paraguay increased by nearly 300% compared to the previous week. . "Omicron will soon become the dominant species in the region," said PAHO director Carissa Etienne.
Reporter Park Sang-yong [email protected]
Hankyung.com, unauthorized reprint and redistribution prohibited
Previous articleHockey Canada unveils women's team roster for Beijing
Next articleWhy do I need to choose the Belgravia Ace Group Residential services in online platform?


text:
package com.iosdevlog.a190selectdatafromwebservicetosqlite;

import org.junit.Test;

import static org.junit.Assert.*;

/**
 * Example local unit test, which will execute on the development machine (host).
 *
 * @see Testing documentation
 */
public class ExampleUnitTest {
    @Test
    public void addition_isCorrect() throws Exception {
        assertEquals(4, 2 + 2);
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
#include <aws/proton/model/CreateServiceTemplateVersionRequest.h>
#include <aws/core/utils/json/JsonSerializer.h>

#include <utility>

using namespace Aws::Proton::Model;
using namespace Aws::Utils::Json;
using namespace Aws::Utils;

CreateServiceTemplateVersionRequest::CreateServiceTemplateVersionRequest() :
    m_clientToken(Aws::Utils::UUID::RandomUUID()),
    m_clientTokenHasBeenSet(true),
    m_compatibleEnvironmentTemplatesHasBeenSet(false),
    m_descriptionHasBeenSet(false),
    m_majorVersionHasBeenSet(false),
    m_sourceHasBeenSet(false),
    m_tagsHasBeenSet(false),
    m_templateNameHasBeenSet(false)
{
}

Aws::String CreateServiceTemplateVersionRequest::SerializePayload() const
{
  JsonValue payload;

  if(m_clientTokenHasBeenSet)
  {
   payload.WithString("clientToken", m_clientToken);

  }

  if(m_compatibleEnvironmentTemplatesHasBeenSet)
  {
   Array<JsonValue> compatibleEnvironmentTemplatesJsonList(m_compatibleEnvironmentTemplates.size());
   for(unsigned compatibleEnvironmentTemplatesIndex = 0; compatibleEnvironmentTemplatesIndex < compatibleEnvironmentTemplatesJsonList.GetLength(); ++compatibleEnvironmentTemplatesIndex)
   {
     compatibleEnvironmentTemplatesJsonList[compatibleEnvironmentTemplatesIndex].AsObject(m_compatibleEnvironmentTemplates[compatibleEnvironmentTemplatesIndex].Jsonize());
   }
   payload.WithArray("compatibleEnvironmentTemplates", std::move(compatibleEnvironmentTemplatesJsonList));

  }

  if(m_descriptionHasBeenSet)
  {
   payload.WithString("description", m_description);

  }

  if(m_majorVersionHasBeenSet)
  {
   payload.WithString("majorVersion", m_majorVersion);

  }

  if(m_sourceHasBeenSet)
  {
   payload.WithObject("source", m_source.Jsonize());

  }

  if(m_tagsHasBeenSet)
  {
   Array<JsonValue> tagsJsonList(m_tags.size());
   for(unsigned tagsIndex = 0; tagsIndex < tagsJsonList.GetLength(); ++tagsIndex)
   {
     tagsJsonList[tagsIndex].AsObject(m_tags[tagsIndex].Jsonize());
   }
   payload.WithArray("tags", std::move(tagsJsonList));

  }

  if(m_templateNameHasBeenSet)
  {
   payload.WithString("templateName", m_templateName);

  }

  return payload.View().WriteReadable();
}

Aws::Http::HeaderValueCollection CreateServiceTemplateVersionRequest::GetRequestSpecificHeaders() const
{
  Aws::Http::HeaderValueCollection headers;
  headers.insert(Aws::Http::HeaderValuePair("X-Amz-Target", "AwsProton20200720.CreateServiceTemplateVersion"));
  return headers;

}


text:
Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives
De Blasio Administration Delivers 10,000 Internet-Connected Devices and Digital Support to Older Nycha Residents
As part of Mayor de Blasio's Equity Action Plan and in rapid response to COVID-19, the City has provided internet-connected devices to older adults in public housing communities
Jun 5, 2020 9:15 AM ET
Campaign: LG Energy Efficiency
Originally published by NYC CTO
NEW YORK — The Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (MOCTO) and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) partnered with T-Mobile and LG Electronics USA to provide internet-connected tablets to older New Yorkers who live in NYCHA communities. Through the Department for Aging (DFTA) and Older Adults Technology Services (OATS), the City is also helping recipients set up and learn how to use their devices to access free classes, resources, and essential services, as well as to engage with friends and family.
The New York City Internet Master Plan showed that 18% of New Yorkers, or 1.5 million people, have neither a home nor a mobile internet connection. The City recognizes that older New Yorkers who are low-income and without affordable internet connectivity options are unable to access information or services and have a higher risk of being negatively impacted by COVID-19.
"Technology is a lifeline for homebound seniors especially now, and LG is proud to partner with T-Mobile and the City of New York to help our neighbors in need during these trying times," said Thomas Yoon, President & CEO, LG Electronics North America.
More from LG Electronics USA, Inc.
LG Celebrates 'ENERGY STAR Day' With Efficiency Home Upgrades
Oct 12, 2022 1:05 PM ET
LG Named '2022 Eco-Leader' for Commitment To Waste Reduction and Recycling
Oct 6, 2022 5:05 PM ET
EPA Recognizes LG for Green Power Leadership
Sep 23, 2022 12:30 PM ET
Let Freedom Ring With Energy Star Sustainable Home Appliances
Jul 1, 2022 12:30 PM ET
LG Electronics Honored by U.S. EPA as 2022 Energy Star Partner of the Year
High-Impact Green Upgrades Transform Your Home and Save Money
LG Electronics Earns Energy Star Emerging Technology Award
Apr 21, 2022 12:10 PM ET
LG Electronics Earns Top Rating in MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program for Marriott
Apr 20, 2022 11:15 AM ET


text:
Xignite to Integrate XPansion Analytics and Reporting Tools into Market Data Management Cloud Platform
Sookasa Introduces Compliant Cloud Document Sharing Through Email
Sookasa, Inc., a provider of compliance for popular cloud applications and mobile devices, introduced new capabilities for its Sookasa Cloud Compliance Service, including the ability for users to share documents through any email provider using secure private links. Content that is encrypted on public cloud services can be shared securely using file links with any recipient, with no receiver downloads or setup required. Sookasa has also extended its support for Dropbox encryption, compliance, and access control to Android devices.
Seal Software Raises $4 Million
Seal Software, a provider of Contract Discovery and Contract Analytics solutions, announced it has secured $4 million in funding to support the next stage of the company's growth. The round was led by Vinny Smith's Toba Capital and supported by many of Seal's existing investors. Seal also announced that software industry veteran Paul Sallaberry has joined its board of directors.
Integrating BI and MI for Big Data Decision Making
Business intelligence focuses on internal data. It's the information that companies have stored in data warehouses including financial, pricing and customer information. Market intelligence (also known as competitive intelligence), is more about looking externally at market conditions, trends, opportunities and threats; as well as at the competition, market shares, penetration strategies and go-to market models. While both are needed in order to run a business, traditionally, organizations have looked at BI and MI separately. However, given the big data movement happening today, it's becoming more important to combine both sets of data in order to get the complete picture of what's happening both internally and externally with an organization.
Entravision Communications Corporation Acquires Pulpo Media
Entravision Communications Corporation, a diversified Spanish-language media company, announced that it has acquired Pulpo Media, Inc., a leading provider of digital advertising services and solutions focused on Hispanics in the U.S. and Latin America. The transaction will be funded from Entravision's cash on hand, and includes an initial payment of approximately $15 million and up to $3 million in contingent earn out payments based upon the achievement of certain performance benchmarks.
Nest Continues to Expand with Developer Platform
Back in January, Nest was acquired by Google for $3.2 billion, which put an end to its plans to open its API, but now Google is looking to extend Nest's platform-perhaps to compete with Apple's HomeKit. According to Nest, it is partnering with everyone from Mercedes Benz to Whirlpool. This follows the news that Nest is buying video monitoring company Dropcam for $555 million.
U.S. Senate Paying Attention to Malware Matters: Tighter Regulations May Be Coming
The government is sitting up and taking notice of what it calls a growing threat to online safety and security: malware attacks. And if the industry isn't more careful, it may be forced to abide by stricter rules and oversight governing online advertisements that could come down the pike.
DigiTrust Launches Industry-Wide Collaboration to Build Technology Solutions
DigiTrust is the first non-profit, industry-wide collaborative organization that will build technology solutions that improve the digital experience for consumers, publishers, advertisers, and technology platform. Just launched, DigiTrust was founded by twenty of the leading digital advertising technology platforms including 33Across, Casale Media, Centro, Dstillery, OpenX, PubMatic, Rubicon Project, RUN, Sizmek, and SpotXchange. As a first order of business, DigiTrust plans to take on the challenge of reducing the number of third-party requests on web pages.
Amazon Introduces Fire Smartphone
Amazon unveiled Fire, the first smartphone designed by Amazon. Fire has Dynamic Perspective and Firefly, two new technologies that allow you to see and interact with the world through a whole new lens. Dynamic Perspective uses a sensor system to respond to the way you hold, view, and move Fire. Firefly recognizes things in the real world--web and email addresses, phone numbers, QR and bar codes, movies, music, and millions of products, and lets you take action in seconds--all with the press of the Firefly button.
Study Finds Nearly 60% of Organizations Believe They Can't Stop Data Theft
Websense, Inc. released the first report of the Ponemon Institute survey, "Exposing the Cybersecurity Cracks: A Canadian Perspective," uncovering the deficient, and disconnected realities that challenge IT security professionals. The new survey of nearly 240 Canadian IT security professionals reveals a deficit in enterprise security systems, a disconnect in how confidential data is valued, and limited visibility into cybercriminal activity.
Wiley Acquires SimBioSys
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a provider of knowledge and knowledge-enabled solutions that improve outcomes in research, professional practice, and education, announced that it has acquired SimBioSys Inc., a provider of scientific software tools that facilitate the drug discovery process. Terms were not disclosed.
Amazon Feud with Hachette Expands to Warner Bros.
Fans of The Colbert Report have probably already heard that Amazon is in a tiff with Hachette publishers. While Hachette and Amazon haggle over a new contract, Amazon has made Hachette books unavailable for pre-order and shipments of its books are being delayed. Hachette, however, is not the only company in Amazon's crosshairs. Warner Bros. is having similar problems regarding its upcoming DVD releases for titles like The Lego Movie, according to Gigaom.
Could the Digital Generation Close the EBook on Reading?
A few years back, when the economy bottomed out and sent the publishing industry into a nosedive, a colleague of mine told me that ebooks would save publishing. At the time, I thought she was crazy. Kindles were just beginning to gain popularity, and most of us were still hanging on to the idea that print publishing could survive-maybe even thrive-in the years to come. But a recent story from NPR has me doubting the possibility that reading, even digitally, will continue to flourish in the years to come.
Curiosity and Social Media Success
After a particularly tough winter, spring cleaning has hit our neighborhood hard, and we recently received a bag of old electronics for the kids. Buried underneath a phone and handheld organizer were three versions of portable CD players. My 7-year-old daughter became fascinated with these devices. A CD player may seem to be old technology to someone who grew up in the '80s. But to a first grader, these arcane devices looked similar to intergalactic transponders.
Vdopia Finds Ticket Sales via Mobile Up 40%
Vdopia, a provider of mobile video advertising, reports that smartphone advertising is having a significant impact on the way that consumers interact with various forms of entertainment. The number of people who consumed entertainment content on their smartphones ever in a month jumped 28% in the past year to 109 million. Buying movie or event tickets via mobile has grown nearly 40% in the past year. Mobile entertainment audiences not only are twice as likely to click on mobile ads but 45% recall seeing ads vs. only 24% for non-mobile entertainment audiences.
Why Amazon's Deal With HBO Wasn't One Bit Surprising
Sure, the deal was interesting. It now means Amazon Prime subscribers can stream many of HBO's top titles, including Boardwalk Empire and True Blood. It also means the general public no longer needs a cable subscription to view past seasons of these shows (and HBO doesn't need to worry about viewers resorting to illegally downloading the programs, either). Despite the fact that HBO didn't include its ever-popular Game of Thrones, the entire thing was still a no-brainer, a win-win-win situation for everyone.But that's about it.
Apple to Join the Internet of Things?
Google made a move into your home with its purchase of Nest for $3.2 billion, and now Apple is getting into the game, according to The Financial Times. At the upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple is expected to make a "big play" in the world of the connected home.
Atria Publishing Group and United Talent Agency Launch Book Imprint for Social Media Stars
A division of Simon & Schuster, Atria Publishing Group, is teaming up with United Talent Agency to create a new imprint-Keyword Press- that will focus on providing an outlet for social media stars. According to the New York Times, five book deals have already been made with the likes of YouTube personalities Shane Dawson and Justine Ezarik.
Personalizing Personalization: It's About More Than Just Knowing Your User's Name
Content personalization on the web is quickly becoming the standard. Amazon and Netflix have mastered it, presenting product or content suggestions so enticing it's as if the companies can perform black magic by reading consumers' minds. Research shows that personalized content done well can make websites more sticky and dramatically increase sales. But experts say that good content personalization is much harder than it looks. And yet, most customers seem to crave personalized content, and retailers see gold in the tactic, which means that its usage will only increase.
New AAM Report Shows Positive Signs for Digital News Industry
The Alliance for Audited Media recently released its look at U.S. and Canadian newspaper circulation figures for the first half of 2014 and its annual newspaper snapshot had some positive takeaways for those in the digital news industry. Neal Lulofs, AAM's executive vice president, marketing and strategy, says the report shows a continuing transition to a media cross channel environment in terms of how newspapers are publishing content and engaging with readers.
Oyster and Scribd Score Simon & Schuster Deal
The "Netflix of Books" dreams just got one step closer to being a reality. Scribd and Oyster launched in 2013, offering access to unlimited books for less than $10 a month. However, the services have struggled to get buy-in from the big publishers. That all changed when Simon & Schuster announced it would make its backlist of about 10,000 ebooks available on both services, as Gigaom reports.
NAD Reviews Taboola's Native Ad Widget
The National Advertising Division has recommended that Taboola LCC, modify its native advertising recommendation widget to better assure that consumers understand that clicking on links provided by Taboola will take them to sponsored content. NAD is an investigative unit of the advertising industry's self-regulation system, administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus.
Talking with Trendsetters: Greg Bedard, Senior Writer, theMMQB.com
It is one thing to talk about trends affecting the digital content industry, but it's something completely different to be one of the people whose job it is to bring those trends to life. From Big Data to content marketing, EContent talked with three people who exemplify what it means to be working in digital content today. Today we profile a social media star: Greg Bedard, Senior Writer, theMMQB.com.
Talking with Trendsetters: Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director, Online Publishers Association
It is one thing to talk about trends affecting the digital content industry, but it's something completely different to be one of the people whose job it is to bring those trends to life. From Big Data to content marketing, EContent talked with three people who exemplify what it means to be working in digital content today. Today we profile a brand journalist: Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director, Online Publishers Association.
Publishing Profitability Survey Shows Publishers Out of Touch with Data
Publishers have surprisingly little knowledge of which and how mhing any third-party companies - such as Google, advertising vendors, and others - are accessing and profiting from their user and audience data. The Cxense Publishing Profitability Survey, a survey of more than 380 qualified US publishing executives, conducted in conjunction with Editor and Publisher magazine, showed that nearly 80% of respondents simply do not know who accesses their audience data. The survey results were released at the International News Media Association (INMA) World Congress by Cxense.
Zinio Acquires Audience Media
Zinio, a digital newsstand and magazine app for iOS, Android and web, announced that it has acquired Audience Media, a developer of mobile app solutions, to translate print publications into mobile apps optimized for the smartphone and table.


text:
CLAN CARRUTHERS: From South Wales to Scotland, a trip of a lifetime.
August 28, 2021 August 31, 2021 Clan Carruthers
Going up into Scotland for the first time was a trip that one of our members had looked forward to for many years. This is a travelogue, written by Matthew Carruthers, who has written for us before on the connection between Welsh and the ancient Brythonic language from which our name derives. This time it is on his trip from South Wales, up through Dumfriesshire to the northernmost inhabited point in Scotland; John O' Groats.
From Wales to Scotland, a trip of a lifetime, by Matthew Carruthers.
'As a Carruthers and a proud Welshman and through the evidenced information that is posted here by the Society, I have learnt a lot about my Scottish roots and have became more interested and intrigued as my knowledge grew. I felt that I owed it to both myself and my ancestors to visit the country that gave birth to our name as well as experiencing what Scotland had to offer.
On the 20th of August 2021, I greeted the early morning in preparation for the trip north. This would be on motorcycles and accompanied my two good friends Mikey and Rhys. We met at 7 am on the main thoroughfare, in a little village called Trecynon in South Wales, near the town of Aberdare. With our tanks full we headed towards the Brecon Beacons on the A470. It took 45 minutes before the road signs changed from Welsh (similar to the old Cumbric dialect from which we take our name) into English, and we knew we left Wales and entered England. Heading on through Leominster towards Shrewsbury and our first stop to refuel both our tanks and our stomachs, in Whitchurch, Shropshire.
Filled to the brim, we headed up towards the M6 motorway. Initially we made good time but hit heavy traffic around Manchester, which eased as we moved up towards the English side of the borders and the famous City of Carlisle. Carlisle has played such a major role in Anglo Scottish border history and acted as another fuel and food stop for us en route. Originally called Luguvalium by the Romans but was renamed after they left by the Celts; Caer (fort) Luel (of Luel). In the middle ages it was seen as a reasonable sized town with around 2000 inhabitants. Although the Scots tried, they never managed to capture the town, that was until the Jacobite army under Bonnie Prince Charlie took it in 1745, but not for long. Still a flourishing little town it housed the Tullie House museum, which covers in part the story of the reivers. Sadly we couldn't make it this trip, but there is always the next time.
Relating to our family, it was in this city that two brothers; John and James Carruthers, descendants of Holmains through Over Denbie, started their cotton weaving and thread business, which they brought down from Langholm in Dumfriesshire in the 1800's. It is from this line that the famous Carruthers clockmakers of both Langholm and Carlisle hails.
On leaving Carlisle with bikes and riders refuelled, we headed north and it wasn't long before we saw the sign we'd all been waiting for. We stopped in awe, to enjoy the moment and appreciate that "we are here boys'.
We then set off and saw the signs for Gretna Green on the A76. At this point we rode in the rain, and I thought how our ancestors as reivers had faired on horseback and no real waterproofs to keep them warm and dry. However we weren't fazed by a it at all and rode on in excitement of being finally in Scotland. Soon a great opportunity presented itself. This had been on my bucket list since my late dad had told me as a child that a place existed in Scotland, which carried our family name; Carrutherstown in Annandale, Dumfriesshire.
And there it was! It sits in what was the ancestral lands of our family and is in itself a quiet place with a few farms, a row of cottages and a hotel, once called the Carruthers hotel, now the Kinmount hotel.
On our way back to the A75, we stopped in the hotel and spoke with an old man who lived next door. We told him the reason for our trip and he laughed and told us that many take a photo of the sign, and it must be a Carruthers thing. It seems that many of us in the family, if in the area do make that pilgrimage lol. As a place, Annandale will always hold a place in any Carruthers' heart, so for me it was important to stop en route and enjoy it. From Carruthers 'of' Carruthers, through to Carruthers of Mouswald extinct in 1548 and from there to Carruthers of Holmains, our chiefly line has sat for well over 1000 years and beyond. It is the place where our ancestors lived…and died, and through them and their tenacity, as Carruthers we are who and what we are today and I'm very proud of that.
So, reminiscent of our forebears, we fired up our metal steeds and headed right at the Carrutherstown junction travelling through the country lanes until, on the right stood Mouswald Parish Church, which was under the patronage of Carruthers of Mouswald from the 14th century onwards until their demise. It is here that the remnants of the effigy of Sir Simon Carruthers lie.
I believe the church has since been sold for private use, but the neighbours in the church yard remain as a reminder of what it once was.
After riding in the rain for a while with smiles on our faces, past rows of low roofed houses of cut stone, in rural villages and roiling green fields, we eventually reached out next stop and hotel in Ayr. Ayr, reputedly founded by William I (the Lion), was a well-established port in its day and is famous as the birthplace of the Scottish National Poet, Robert Burns.
With the bikes parked up the chef came out to speak to us, being a biker himself and asked what route we were taking. Giving us some local knowledge he advised us to go over on the ferry to Dunoon as they were better roads for bikes. Getting showered and changed and as we had time to kill before our meal at 8pm, we went for a walk along the sea front, found a bar and enjoyed a well-earned point.
My first full meal in Scotland back at the Kylestrome Hotel included haggis, 'tatties and neeps' (potatoes and turnip, both mashed in butter), then haggis on steak, again with neeps and tatties for my main, finishing it off with a chocolate cheese cake. But oh boy, what a meal and all was down with a few beers.
By 9 am we were checking out the new recommended route and after a breakfast of porridge, as when in Rome etc, and toast with my Carruthers badge pinned to my jacket, we set off again. Even with heavy rain forcast we simply smiled at the prospect of the journey ahead. I'm told that some Scots call rain 'liquid sunshine lol
We headed to Greenock along the coastal roads, through small towns and large cargo ships on the water. The smell of the sea was in the air and we knew we were close. Heading for the ferry terminal at Mclinroy's Point , we waited with all three bikes in an empty car space, but the rest soon filled up. We were there only 10 minutes and this peculiar ferry docked containing other vehicles with disembarked one by one.
A lady in a good waterproof on walked over on the ferry with her ticket machine and said 'you boys go first', so up we went up what can only be described as a slippery ship ramp with bike wheel eating gaps. Staying with bikes in the rain, the crossing to Dunoon only took about 10 minutes thankfully as trying to keep the bikes upright when the ferry rocked so much was a task. As we docked and the ramp was lowered, the Captain shouted down from the upper deck to us. He said ' sorry we've not got the weather for ya boys', we just laughed and said we were welsh and used to it.
We departed the boat and headed along the sea roads with the waft of salt in the air, ~The rain was heavy but we were still smiling as we passed Loch Lomond and headed up into the glens. The roads went on forever and you could see for miles with the twists and turns like a ribbon before us. The majesty of the mountains reaching into the rain cloud. An experience of such beauty I'll never forget, even in the rain.
Heading on down the A82, passing campervans and caravans labouring along the road, we came across a place to stop called the Green Welly Stop in Tyndrom, considered the gateway to the Western Highlands. We sat discussing our trip with a nice cuppa and a Tunnocks Caramel Wafer biscuit, as an adjunct. It was a great place to stop and a must if you're on that road. As the rain eased we headed up the A82 towards Glencoe. Glencoe was the place of the infamous massacre of the McDonalds by the Campbells at the behest of the English king William III, and dutifully carried out by the Duke of Argyles men under Campbell of Glenlyon, in 1692. The infamy was that they slaughtered the very men, women and children that had given them food and shelter. Something that has stayed in the memories of many Scots to this day.
Moving on past Lochleven, we stopped at Fort William for a refuel. Fort William is located on the shores of Loch Linnhe, on what is called the great fault. It is situated south west of Loch Ness as is seen as the gateway for those who wish access to Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the UK. The fort built in 1654 and named after William III the perpetrator of the massacre previously mentioned. Interestingly the Jacobite steam train, which passes through Fort William, is also used as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films.
Heading out of the town into the Glens, the view was spectacular with the greens of the flora interspaced by the winding reddish coloured tarmac roads as far as the eyes could see as we headed for Fort Augustus. Crossing the bridge over the Caledonian Canal and the River Oich with a view of Loch Ness surrounded by overlapping hills to the right, was truly breath taking.
Riding along the road heading north east along side Loch Ness, I couldn't believe how vast it was (sadly our own pic was blurred so we used one from pinterest to convey the vastness of the loch). With the Loch glimmering on our right we headed through Drumnadrochit towards Inverness.
We thought that with a name like Drumnadrochit, it would have had history. It seems that the village grew up around the bridge over the Enrick built in the early 1800's. It hosts the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition which is worth a look at and being surrounded by three glens; Glen Urquhart and Glen Moriston, as well as the Great Glen, the views are spectacular.
During the ride our eyes would glance at the Loch looking for signs of the 'Beastie' but no such luck. We did however meet someone at a fuel stop who had been on the Loch for over 29 years who hadn't seen anything either. However he stated that two of his neighbours, sensible people both, claim they had. The mystery continues!
Driving up the Loch we headed for our hotel in Milton of Lays, Inverness. The area itself seemed emmaculate, like a brand new town. After a shower, we phoned the local fish and chip shop and on the recommendation of my good friend George Carruthers, we had battered haggis and chips, locally known as a haggis supper and just had to try the battered Mars Bar. The haggis was lovely, but the Mars Bar in batter was sickly and too sweet for me, but some must like it, or maybe it's just a tourist thing.
Inverness itself sits at the northern end of Loch Ness. Dating back to the time of the Picts, it is here that Macbeth aledgedly killed king Duncan. It was made a Royal Burgh by King David I and given further charters through William the Lion. It has played it part in Scottish History, being involved heavily in the internal wars that ravished the land through time, but even with that, it prospered to become the thriving historic town it is today and well worth a visit.
The next morning we headed off in fog, onto the Inverness bypass heading towards the A9, passing the regional Police headquarters sas we went. As we left the bypass, the roads started to narrow through lush greenery and towering trees, through which the subdued daylight occasionally glittered and the roads started to twist, turn and climb. These were roads that bikers dreamed of. As we climbed out of some fog, crystal clear blue waters started to appear to our right, surrounded by lush green grass, obviously fed by the good old Scottish rain we had experienced during part of our travels.
We continued to travel higher, hitting cold fog or low lying cloud, occasionally even passing some signs of snow. However it was worth it, finally riding out of the mist we were met with views of amazing black craggy rocks, topped with green algae, leading down to azure blue water, peppered with oil rigs in the distance. We had reached the eastern Scottish coastline and the vast North Sea, that separates us from the rest of northern Europe.
Motoring on through small towns we were met with a surprise on reaching Wick, which envelopes both sides of Wick bay into which the River Wick feeds. Wick itself is a former Viking settlement and in the past, it was the busiest herring post in Europe in the 1800's. What was impressive was the architecture of the grand old buildings in the town, totally unexpected so far off the beaten track.
Leaving Wick, the land started to level off as we headed towards the northern most village in Scotland and in fact the UK mainland; John 'o Groats. John O Groats is a small village named after a Dutch ferryman who ran a ferry from here to Orkney after it had been acquired by the Scottish King James IV, from Norway. Legend has it the 'Groat' part of the name was the level of old Scottish currency taken by the ferryman for the trip, how true that is I don't know, but it's a nice story.
The place itself has a nice array of giftshops and cafes and it was in the latter that we enjoyed a nice cuppa and a bacon and 'square' (Lorne) sausage sandwich. We sat there simply admiring the view and celebrated our achievement on the 756 mile long but very enjoyable journey from South Wales to here.
For those thinking of going to Scotland to visit, whether living elswhere in the UK or overseas, take it from a Welshmen whose homeland is full of natural beauty, go for it. Scotland is a spectacular country, where history and majestic views are around every corner and for those of Scottish descent, you will feel it in your very soul.
Although this trip was not just for me, we did manage to skirt our ancestral lands, which I touched upon at the begining. Our combined goal was to reach the northern most village in Scotland and mainland Britain which we achieved. But now that I've been into the country of my forebears, it definately wont be my last trip up there and the Scottish borders remain high on my list.
Hope you enjoyed the travelogue as much as we did the journey.'
Matthew Carruthers, South Wales, August 2021
Previous PostCLAN CARRUTHERS: Carruthers and the Lyon King of Arms Act of 1672
Next PostCLAN CARRUTHERS: My Carruthers DNA says I'm Scottish royalty?
2 thoughts on "CLAN CARRUTHERS: From South Wales to Scotland, a trip of a lifetime."
David Carruthers says:
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing this family/history journey on this site. The two times I have visited the Scottish Lowlands from my home in Ontario, Canada has left me with the strange feeling of coming home!
Clan Carruthers says:
Yes, Scotland remains in our hearts, wherever we live


Here's a project I whipped up as a sample for the Nelson Extravaganza last month. It's a shabby pocket envelope all ready to be stuffed with goodies. I'm thinking perhaps a set of cards or tags or both?!
I started with Crumb Cake Cardstock, trimmed to the desired size, adhered the bottom and sides, and rounded the top corners. Easy peasy!
The shabby aqua colour (card and ink) is Lost Lagoon. Lovely isn't it? I've been making use of the delicate line of small pearls lately for that extra touch.
'Summer Silhouettes' stamp set. Stunning.
The 'Something Borrowed' Embellishments are on special this week.


Born in Hamburg, Dieter Wienholt lives and works today in Forchheim, Upper Franconia. After completing his studies, he opened a gallery in Hamburg in which young artists could be exhibited for free. Many of his works are now in private ownership, in Europe and in the US. In addition to his exhibitions one can find his works in Internet, as well as on Facebook.


I have not done GCSE math but I really think I have the skills for GCSE math. I'm currently doing law at a top university (LSE, UCL, Oxbridge) and have had an internship at a well known bulge bracket bank doing work in risk where the skills required definitely surpasses GCSE math. I have also done an internship at an engineering firm (environmental) where I was also required to use math skills to carry out compliance analysis. Additionally, I have done practice papers on both the GCSE and RN's Mathematical Reasoning test and scored close to full marks. I'm even doing financial accounting as a module in university now if that matters and am scoring very very well. Will not having GCSE math disqualify me from applying?
I'm just guessing here, but if says you need GCSE maths they probably mean just that.
One way to find out, and that's to ask at an AFCO.
I am very silly. After calling my local AFCO, it turns out that I do have the A-Level equivalent of math! I didn't know they accepted IB HL math in lieu of not having GCSEs!
LSE / UCL / Oxbridge', which one?
Did you not study English either?
I don't want to reveal my exact university, is that so hard to guess? Maybe try learning some common sense. I was referring to the 'I harbour slight suspicions that all may not be as it seems...........' bit.
I don't want to reveal my exact university.
If you are going to be an instructor officer in the Royal Navy and, therefore teaching the likes of me, please, to go with the Queen's commission that you evidently wish to gain, could you use the Queen's English?
If you have such sharp levels of research & analysis you will do well in a branch such as TMO.
In all seriousness, is English your first language? I ask because if you are a foreign national then they will insist on you passing some manner of English language exam before joining.


The entry to the Dargah is through the Dargah Bazar that leads to the inner courtyard. The high gateway has beautifully carved silver doors. In the courtyard are kept two huge cauldrons with capacity of 2240 kg and 4480 kg. On special occasions, 'Kheer' cooked in these cauldrons is distributed among the pilgrims. The grave of the Sufi Saint is surrounded by a silver railing and is partially covered with a marble screen. The daughter of Shah Jahan had built a prayer room in the Dargah for the women devotees. The premises of the Dargah also has the tomb of Bhishti, tomb of Saint's daughter-Bibi Hafiz Jama, tomb of Shah Jahan's daughter Chimni Begum.
The lakeside city of Ajmer is located in central Rajasthan, and is held in great reverence by devotees of all communities who call it 'Ajmer Sharif' (Holy Ajmer). It is here that the mortal remains of the highly respected Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti lie buried. The Khwaja came from Persia and established the Chishtia order of 'fakirs' in India. He is popularly known as 'Gharib Nawaz' (protector of the poor) because he dedicated his entire life to the service of mankind. His spartan life spanned almost a hundred years and he embraced death in solitude while he had withdrawn to his cell for six days, asking not to be disturbed.


text:
=================================
VistA Patches: SHIFT HANDOFF TOOL
=================================

This directory contains patch host files for a VistA package.
The files are organized into subdirectories named for each patch.

See `<../README.rst>`__ for package details.


text:
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts John Hillen
Home / Contributors / John Hillen
Treasurer - FPRI Board of Trustees
The Hon. John Hillen is a highly accomplished CEO in the government contracting space and a former high-ranking U.S. government official. A decorated combat veteran and noted national security scholar, he has led four defense and intelligence technology firms in Northern Virginia, most recently as President and CEO of Sotera Defense Solutions—awarded the 2012 GovCon Contractor of the Year award in the large company category. Hillen took Sotera public in 2009, one of the few successful IPOs in the American economy that year, and he currently serves as the vice chairman of the company's advisory board. A recognized industry leader in the technology contacting space, Hillen served in 2012 and 2013 as the chairman of the Professional Services Council and currently sits on the boards of SOS International LLC, Software AG Government Solutions Inc., Cygnacom Solutions Inc., IAP Global Services LLC, and National Review Inc. He previously served as assistant secretary for political-military affairs for the U.S. Department of State and president of CGI Federal. He has lead other companies in both the government contracting and financial services space. Hillen received the Fed100 award in 2011 and has been the subject of cover stories in Smart CEO Magazine, Government Computer News, and Washington Technology. An experienced director of both public and private companies, he has served on the boards of over half a dozen federal contracting firms. At the Mason School of Business, Hillen teaches and focuses on leadership, strategy, management, and entrepreneurship.
The Return of Hard Power - War on the Rocks - December, 2016
Foreign Policy by Map - The National Review - March, 2015
On Iran: It's Not about the Bomb, It's about the Strategy - The National Review - March, 2015
Nine Years After September 11, 2001: Perspective on the First Decade of an Enduring Conflict - E-Notes - September, 2010
The Mechanics of Empire - Orbis - January, 2005
Strengthening the Fainthearts - The National Interest - June, 2004
The Promise of Decisive Action - Orbis - April, 2002
The Coming Transformation of the U.S. Military? - E-Notes - February, 2002
Must U.S. Military Culture Reform? - Orbis - January, 1999
The Geopolitics of NATO Enlargement - The Strategic Studies Institute - September, 1998
Superpowers Don't Do Windows - Orbis - April, 1997
Defense Showstoppers: National Security Challenges for the Obama Administration - February, 2009


text:
Michael Leonhart Orchestra - The Painted Lady Suite (2018)
01. The Painted Lady Suite – I. Transformation In The Deserts Of Mexico
02. The Painted Lady Suite – II. The Silent Swarm Over El Paso
03. The Painted Lady Suite – III. The Experimental Forest, North Dakota
04. The Painted Lady Suite – IV. Countdown To Saskatchewan
05. The Painted Lady Suite – V. The Arctic Circle
06. The Painted Lady Suite – VI. 1500 Feet Above The Sahara (Night)
07. The Painted Lady Suite – VII. 1500 Feet Above The Sahara (Day)
08. In The Kingdom of M.Q.
09. Music Your Grandparents Would Like
10. The Girl from Udaipur
The Painted Lady Suite, the debut album by the Michael Leonhart Orchestra (MLO) is inspired by the butterfly of the same name. While Leonhart was initially attracted to its flamboyant coloration and wing ornamentation, it was the butterfly's incredible migration, which spans over six generations and 9,000 miles — twice that of the Monarch butterfly, that inspired the trumpeter/composer/bandleader to write his "Painted Lady Suite."
Leonhart's path toward the creation of MLO began in his youth. Born into a musical family, Michael was fascinated by orchestration, composition and counterpoint by the age of 10. "I remember my mother playing all these amazing albums in the house growing up: the Miles & Gil Evans' collaborations, Ellington Suites, Sinatra & Nelson Riddle, Quincy Jones and tons of Thad Jones/Mel Lewis," Leonhart recalls. "While my dad Jay was out playing gigs and recording, it was my mother's DJ'ing that was the 'gateway drug' that led me to discover Stravinsky, Ravel, Olivier Messiaen, Morricone and David Axelrod." Leonhart has worked for decades as an accomplished trumpet player, arranger and composer, but it was when he took on the role as arranger/conductor for the 21-piece orchestra on guitarist Nels Cline's eclectic Lovers album (Blue Note, 2015) that his love of conducting, arranging and composing for large ensemble was reignited. Once the album was finished, Leonhart was certain that he wanted to create a solo project in this vein, and thus the Michael Leonhart Orchestra was born.
"When creating MLO, my idea was to get an all-star mix of soloists, ensemble players and pocket-players who would be as comfortable playing Mingus and Ellington as they would be playing Wu Tang and Fela Kuti," Leonhart says. "It was also important to me to steer clear of the traditional 'big band' instrumentation and have bassoon, accordion, bass harmonica and strings." The Orchestra is comprised of a roster of some of the most sought after musicians in New York, including members of the Village Vanguard Orchestra, Maria Schneider's Orchestra, the Dap-Kings, Menahan Street Band and Antibalas. Working with these stellar musicians has given Leonhart the invaluable opportunity to workshop new arrangements of existing material, covering such artists as The Beastie Boys, Zappa and Bernard Herrmann, and new original compositions, building the repertoire in front of a rapidly growing audience.
The Painted Lady Suite is broken into two parts with seven movements, which sonically parallel two separate migrations, one over North America into Canada and the other from the Arctic Circle over Europe into Northern Africa. Leonhart assigns different instruments and specific soloists to represent the changing climate and mood of the migration. The sonic migration begins with a mutating 21-bar phrase played by brass and woodwinds blending with violins and bass melodica as the chrysalises are shed and the butterflies take flight. Leonhart says, "While composing the suite, I knew that Donny McCaslin would be one of the featured soloists I would be writing for. Donny is the sonic equivalent of a 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 race car. He has the rare ability to seamlessly build a solo from '0 to 60' in seconds while commanding the listener's focus as 20 plus musicians play full volume behind him." McCaslin's tenor is featured as a wordless narrator as the swarm heads north from Mexico; Sam Sadigursky's tenor takes over as the lead voice as the swarm continues north, supported by Nels Cline's undulating guitar volume swells. The hypnotic beat of the huge swarm flying over Texas is orchestrated for the Dap-Kings rhythm section, utilizing drums, bass and analog electric drum machine. Leonhart's fearless choice of uncommon instrument combinations harkens back to Morricone, Quincy Jones, David Axelrod and Nino Rota. In the second half of the suite, the cold expanse of the Arctic Circle is represented by wordless voice, harmonica and Mancini-esque bass flutes, along with the "buzz wow" muted trombone of Ray Mason and clarion trumpet of Dave Guy.
The journey of the Painted Lady butterfly parallels the story and development of the Michael Leonhart Orchestra and The Painted Lady Suite — a large group takes a journey utilizing the past generations' wealth of knowledge and arrives triumphantly in a kaleidoscopic array.
In addition to the Suite, the album features three of the earliest compositions Leonhart wrote specifically for MLO. "In the Kingdom of MQ" is a swaggering march featuring an electrifying solo by Donny McCaslin and is a tribute to Leonhart's young son. Alternating between a 12/8 burlesque groove and a ¾ church feel, the jaunty "Music Your Grandparents Would Like" is the kind of jazz and rock hybrid Zappa would have loved, including a hard left turn as Nels Cline delivers a brain-melting solo. Lastly, "The Girl From Udaipur" establishes a trance-line ostinato with wordless choir as solos by Ian Hendrickson-Smith and Jay Leonhart bring the recording to a close.
Michael Leonhart - composer, arranger, conductor, organ, Mellotron, accordion, bass harmonica, bass melodica, pump organ, trumpet, French horn, mellophonium, bass trumpet & electric bass (2)
Daniel Freedman - drums (1, 8, 9, 10) & percussion
Nick Movshon - drums (2)
Homer Steinweiss - drums (5, 7)
Jay Leonhart - acoustic bass (1, 8, 10)
Joe Martin - acoustic bass (6, 9)
Nick Movshon - electric bass (5, 7)
Nels Cline - guitar
Mauro Refosco - percussion
Leon Michels - percussion
Mauro Durante - percussion & violin
Dave Guy - trumpet
Taylor Haskins - trumpet & valve trombone
Andy Bush - trumpet
Carter Yasutake - trumpet
Andy Gathercole - trumpet
Ray Mason - trombone & bass trombone
Mark Patterson - trombone & bass trombone
John Altieri - tuba
Donny McCaslin - tenor sax
Sam Sadigursky - tenor sax, piccolo flute, flute, alto flute & bass clarinet
Matt Bauder - alto & tenor sax
Jason Marshall - alto & baritone sax
Cochemea Gastelum - tenor & baritone sax, flute
Charles Pillow - bass clarinet & alto flute
Ian Hendrickson-Smith - baritone sax
Jon Natchez - clarinet
Aaron Heick - tenor sax, English horn & bass flute
Sara Schoenbeck - bassoon
Pauline Kim - violin & viola
Erik Friedlander - cello
Carolyn Leonhart, Jamie Leonhart, Michael Leonhart & Milo Leonhart - choir


ENTER BUDDHA BAZAAR Online Store..CLICK HERE !
" OOH La La Dharamsala! Dharamshala "
Buddhist Prayer Alters, Butter Lamps, Prayer Wheels n Bells, Vajras, Free Tibet T-Shirts..the market Buzz is never ending. Scroll down to visit all our shopping gallery sections from the Buddha Bazaar..!
" Om Mane Padme Hum !"
Section A - Statues n Brass Art.
**Dharamsala, today is the hub for Neo-Buddhism, as the home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Buddhism. We have an interesting collection of Buddha Statues in our online store.
**You can choose from a Green Tara to the White Tara for your Prosperity, Purity and Wisdom.
**Scroll down to discover your own buddhist vision with your favorite idol, radiating energy in your life.
**Buddha can be in your home as a presence, emanating peace, tranquility and energy from your Buddha Corner. Create your own personalized Buddha shrine from our online store..Bazaar.
**Make you own Buddhist corner for your Meditation & Healing.
**Chant your own Lifestyle Mantras on your Prayer Wheels at home.
**For the blessings of the Elements, tie your prayer flags in your garden, around and inside your home..a well being blessings from our Buddha Bazaar.
**Energize with the blessings of the Buddha in your home.
**For a good healthy Body, Mind n Soul..harmonize in the Buddha aroma.
**Trend the buzz with Eco Home friendly Incense Holders n Stands.
Prayer Beads n Ornamental Beads..
**Set the fashion ablaze with trendy beads and your chants from Buddha Bazaar..the Online Shop.
**Tone your Vitality Flow with Yoga n Meditation..
**De-stress your mind with Meditation Kits n Accessories..
**Heal yourself with the Music of the Soul..
**Rejuvenate with the Buddha Lifestyle at Buddha Bazaar.
Tibetan and Indian Kitchenware ..
**A Healthy Kitchen for Healthy Living..
**Enjoy the Premium Flavors of Himalayan Green Tea for a Healthy Mind n Body..
**Enjoy the company of 'Little Lhasa' in your home from our niche collection at our Toy Bazaar..
Himachal Shawls,Wraps & Rugs ..
**Oh ! For a warm n cozy evening..!
Tibetan Carpets & Table/Couch Mats..
**Tell a story on a Tibetan carpet at your home..!
Spiritual, Health n Healing Books..
**Meditate with a Buddha Book..!
**A Window to Buddha Vision..!
Indian/Tibetan Duvet Covers & Bed Linen..
**Relax in the Cozy Buddha Corner..!
Tibetan Handicrafts, Jewellery & T-Shirts..
**Decorate the Buddha World in your Home..!
ENTER BUDDHA BAZAAR Online Store...CLICK HERE !
Buddha Bazaar..Online Store Section Index !


The French capital will be one of the best options for your next travel destination since it has got so much to offer. Some of the popular highlights in Paris include the romantic ambiance of the city, its picturesque nature, incredible museums and monuments, rich history and heritage, etc. However, since the number of attractions in the city is almost countless, you must make sure to stay at a place that is at an accessible distance from most of these options so that you do not miss out anything.
Note that it will not be possible for most people to explore each and every attraction in the city on their holidays. Hence, it will be better to shortlist the things you want to see and do when in Paris and choose a place accordingly for your stay; you can seek help from your Paris tour guide as well for this purpose. In case you do not have much idea regarding what to see and where to stay, you can consider the following neighborhoods in Paris that are located in the heart of the city.
The first option that you may consider is a small island named Ile Saint Louis, which is located at the center of the city. Actually, this is where the Seine River divide Paris city into Left and Right banks. Ile Saint Louis is the best option for all the travelers who are looking for a quiet and scenic place at the city center for their stay. The cobblestone-paved pathways, quaint boutiques, narrow passages, ancient buildings, etc., on the island will give you a clear picture of the Parisian heritage and architecture.
If you are looking forward to experiencing the vibrant and liveliest side of Parisian lifestyle, the neighborhood of Le Marais will be your way to go. This place is located at the Right bank of the city and is mainly known for its live active café life, artsy ambiance, and amazing shopping options. Most of the enchanting streets and museums in Paris are located in this neighborhood. Besides, you can simply walk to most of the popular attractions in the French capital from Le Marais.
Montmartre will be the ideal location for all the travelers who love enjoying the old town charm of France or the real Parisian lifestyle. This place is located at a hilltop that is crammed with authentic Parisian streets, museums, great cafés, etc. Additionally, the popular Scare Coeur Cathedral is located in this amazing neighborhood. Montmartre boasts many treasured Parisian museums as well including the famous Musée de Montmartre.


If your car's heating and cooling systems aren't working effectively, it's time to call for the assistance of an auto shop specializing in auto heating and cooling repair in Houston, TX. M Power Motorhouse is a full-service mechanic, offering every necessary heating and air conditioning maintenance and repair service available.
There are a number of reasons that a vehicle's heating system may fail. If your car's heater isn't working, it may cause condensation to form on your windshield and affect visibility. Reach out for help immediately.
Some air conditioning systems—particularly those found on early model vehicles—require regular air conditioning coolant recharges. Be sure to have your air conditioning recharged before the beginning of the summer season.
repair. Be sure to consult with one of the friendly service professionals at M Power Motorhouse to learn more about auto air conditioning repair in Houston, TX.
If you're driving without working air conditioning or heat, don't delay! Reach out to the knowledgeable, friendly representatives at M Power Motorhouse by calling 281-501-0685 today to learn more about our wide range of heating and air conditioning services.
We'll make sure the next time you get in your vehicle, you drive away in total comfort.


text:
gem 'rspec', '~> 2.4'
require 'rspec'
require 'rsmb/version'

include Rsmb


If your face isn't as smooth as you'd like, you have a plethora of options to even it out at Advanced Rejuvenation Centers. One of their most popular treatments is platelet-rich plasma injections, using your own blood to stimulate collagen production in your face. The process minimizes wrinkles and plumps in all the right places. If you're considering facial rejuvenation in the Purchase, New York area, schedule a consultation with Dr. Saimovici and his highly trained and certified technicians at the center online or by phone.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a gel-like substance containing plasma from your own blood. After taking your blood, your doctor at Advanced Rejuvenation Centers uses a centrifuge to extract your plasma from it. Your doctor then injects the plasma to the treatment area to encourage healing.
Platelets draw in healing growth factors to activate and rejuvenate cells. These growth factors work underneath the skin to repair and rebuild the tissues, so that's why PRP therapy is gaining ground as a treatment for joints, pain, and cosmetic concerns.
What can platelet-rich plasma be used to treat?
Advanced Rejuvenation Centers offers PRP facials, hair growth treatments, and genital rejuvenation. If you're interested in PRP therapy for joint injuries or pain, Dr. Liviu B. Saimovici can provide referrals to the appropriate specialists.
What is a platelet-rich plasma liquid facelift?
This process stimulates your skin to regenerate, a process that slows with aging. It takes several weeks for the results to become visible, and the final results last for about a year.
What are the benefits of the liquid facial?
The results of a PRP liquid facial are remarkable and natural-looking. The procedure stimulates organic processes underneath the skin, so the effects are natural.
Because the plasma used in PRP facials comes straight from your own body and isn't a foreign substance, the risk for complications is minimal. Your body is unlikely to reject or react to a substance that comes from inside itself.
PRP therapy is a quick, non-invasive process that requires no downtime. The doctor can perform the procedure on a lunch break, and you can go right back to the office when it's over.
If you'd like to learn more about PRP therapy or schedule a PRP liquid facelift, use the online booking option or give Advanced Rejuvenation Centers a call.


Our project is quite s imply, it's just a guestbook, but it's good for demonstrating the cool features of ASP.NET 3.5 and .NET 3.5 in action.
So, just open Visual Studio and create a new C# website.
We need to create a database when the comments will be stored. We'll just create a database with a single table that will keep the comments posted by the authors. We can create it in Server Explorer without leaving Visual Studio.
Don't forget to set the Id field as an identity.
Then we open Server Explorer and drag and drop our table on the workspace.
Ok, it's a time for create your webform that will hold all the content. Actually, it is already created by Visual Studio, we just have to add some content there.
We are going to start with a data source, open Toolbox, expand the data section and find LinqDataSource there.
Give it a more appopriate name, something like dsComments. Now switch to the Design view, click on the LinqDataSource we've just added and select Configure Data Source.
Choose the only avaliable data context object and click Next.
Then leave everything by default by click on the Order By button. And choose Id and the Descending order.
Pretty simple, I would say.
Please, note the we have the div tag with id="itemPlaceholder" runat="server". They denote that ListView content will be placed in the place of that div, itemPlaceholder is the default ID of the content placeholder.
Compile the website, you should you see a very simply webpage with just two comments by Mary and John that we added in the very beginning. It's cool, but what about enabling users to post comments? It also can be done by using LinqDataSource and ListView.
First, add EnableInsert="True" attribute to the LinqDataSource. Second, we need to add the insert item template to the ListView.
Pay attetion at two things – data binding in the input controls and the CommandName attribute in the button. If you compile the website right now, you won't see see the post form because you should define its position first, to do that add InsertItemPosition="FirstItem" to the ListView attributes, you can set it to LastItem however.
Now compile the project and try posting some comments. It's working that is good.
I suppose it's pretty self-explanatory, PagedControlID defined the control we want to page, PageSize sets the number of entries per page. <asp:NumericPagerField /> says that we want to have the list of the page numbers. Compile it and try it in the browser.
I guess you noticed that it has an ugly postback in its URL. You can easily get rid of it by adding the QueryStringField attribute to the DataPager and of course by setting its value ;-).
It looks much better now and you can send the link to the 10th page of your guestbook to a friend.
At the final stage, let's add some AJAX, so that the page doesn't reload each time you post a comment. Visual Studio 2008 has a built-in ASP.NET AJAX library which is extremely easy in use.
So, we don't want the whole page to be updated when posting a comment, we just want to update our ListView, so we are surrounding the ListView with UpdatePanel.
Compile the website and post a comment, notice that the page doesn't get reloaded this time.
There are a lot of cool features in ASP.NET that help you make your applications much faster than in ASP.NET 2.0. We have build a guestbook without writing a line of C# code. Of course this tutorial wasn't mean to cover all the features of ASP.NET 3.5, it doesn't cover the basics things, however you can find them on MSDN and on ww.asp.net.


text:
Owner distraught as 'everything lost' after horse stables destroyed in arson attack
Just months after a mastectomy for breast cancer, Pauline Cresswell's stables were completely burnt down in an arson attack
Louise LazellSenior Reporter
The stables in West Horndon have been destroyed by the fire (Image: Amber Bashford)
The owner of horse stables completely destroyed in an arson attack has been left devastated.
It was in the early hours of Friday, July 30 when Pauline Cresswell had a call saying her horse stables were completely ablaze.
The 72-year-old "fell to her knees" and sobbed when she heard the news, terrified for the horses inside the stables.
Read more: Burnham-on-Crouch cafe will sell alcohol despite residents' fears
Thankfully, the horses had been released from the stables before it had been set alight - but everything inside the stables was completely destroyed by the fire, including the entire structure.
The destruction has left Pauline bereft, just months after going through a mastectomy for breast cancer and recovering from a bout of sepsis.
Residents using the stables have set up fundraisers to help raise money to rebuild the stables and begin to buy back the £1,000s worth of equipment lost.
"I just fell on my knees"
Everything inside the stables has been lost (Image: Amber Bashford)
On the night of the fire, Pauline said she had barely slept because her dog wouldn't stop barking. Looking back, she suspects he probably knew something was wrong.
"I just fell on my knees [when I was told about the fire]," she said. "I thought there was horses in the stables but they let them out which I was so thankful for.
"I was in a terrible state. The best news was no horses got hurt as that was all I was worried about at the time."
Pauline added: "I lost everything, my horsebox, my caravan. I lost everything, nothing was salvaged.
"It was £17,000, just my beautiful carriage, my show harness that was never used. That's how much it was without everyone else's.
"That's just my horse box and caravan. We lost so much."
Pauline and her husband, Brian Cresswell, have owned the stables for nearly eight years. Just over a year ago, the stables were completely refurbished.
It was the beginning of this year when Pauline was diagnosed with breast cancer, before undergoing the operation one month later. Losing the stables has just added to her grief and stress, she said.
"We worked so hard on it," she said. "I had a mastectomy and it was hard going trying to do that but I would go down there and it would take my mind off it.
"I had the mastectomy five months ago and I have been ill since. I couldn't even get up. I've fought sepsis through infection this year and I'm still getting over it.
"My poor husband he keeps putting off his operation, he needs a heart bypass, because he has got to look after me. I am worried silly about my husband."
The West Horndon stables before the fire (Image: Bonnie Hubbard)
Seeing the donations coming in for the stables has been the "only thing" keeping Pauline going.
"It would be nice to get stables up," she said. "There's been so many brilliant people out there. It would mean the world to me."
Pauline and her husband Brian wanted to send a "massive" thank you to everyone helping and helped.
"Seeing so many donations and so many people offering to help, it's lovely," she added. "Every time they gave a donation, I cried."
Everything was destroyed (Image: Bonnie Hubbard)
One of the owners of the stables - who didn't wish to be named - has been helping with the clean up and fundraising efforts towards the stables.
Her three horses were thankfully away from the fire as they were kept in a separate block but the impact for everyone has been huge, she said.
"It was the early owners and the owner rang everybody to check on horses and help out," she said. "I was at work and I just said 'I've got to go'.
"Unfortunately the owners are quite elderly, in their 70s, and both got many health issues. Pauline spent most of the day crying."
She added: "They lost everything, they had all their tack up there, the whole stable block, a carriage, caravan, everything - it must be more than £10 grand.
"It would be better for Pauline and Brian and all the girls to get things sorted."
You can help support their fundraiser here.
"Everyone is distraught"
Amber's horses (Image: Amber Bashford)
Amber Bashford, from Tilbury, had two horses who were also thankfully saved from the fire.
"I'm not one to move my horses very much and after that I didn't have much choice," the mum-of-one said.
"I didn't even know what to think, I got a phone call at 5.30am in the morning telling me what happened and they thought it was bad but my horses okay.
"I rushed down there not expecting the whole thing to be gone. Everyone is distraught over it, especially with horses in stables that could have been killed."
Saddles, horse bridles, a trailer, caravan, generator, ride-on lawn mower, rugs, food, hay and more were all lost in the blaze.
Amber also hopes people with help with donations to start building things back.
"If anyone in horse community or non-horse community can help that would be amazing," she said.
"It has had a huge impact, I am stressed worrying about my horses and trying to find the money to replace everything."
You can help donate to Amber's fundraiser here.
Police statement
As of August 24, police are still investigating the arson attack.
An Essex Police spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of an arson at a stables in West Horndon on Friday 30 July.
"Thankfully, no animals were harmed.
"Our investigation is ongoing.
"Anyone with information about the fire, which began at around 2am, is asked to contact us.
"You can call us on 101 quoting the crime reference number 42/156579/21.
"If you'd prefer to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
Scathing review names Grays 'the most hideous small town within the British Isles'
Essex County Council accused of missing chance for 'exemplar' carbon neutral building


text:
A.M. Best Affirms Financial Strength Ratings, Upgrades Issuer Credit Ratings for Western National Insurance Group
(Minneapolis, Minn.) Western National Insurance Group (WNIG) of Edina, Minn., today announced that A.M. Best Company has affirmed the group's "A" (Excellent) financial strength rating and upgraded its issuer credit rating to "a+" from "a", effective immediately. The group's outlook for all ratings is stable.
These ratings and outlook reflect the group's solid risk-adjusted capitalization, strong operating performance, and superior business profile, according to A.M. Best. They apply to Western National Mutual Insurance Company and the following wholly owned subsidiaries: Western National Assurance Company, Western Home Insurance Company, Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company, Umialik Insurance Company, and Arizona Automobile Insurance Company. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of "A" (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of "a" of subsidiary American Freedom Insurance Company.
"We are pleased to have our group's financial strength and stability affirmed once again as being an excellent, 'A' grade quality," said Stuart Henderson, President and CEO of Western National Insurance Group. "While our group does not issue credit, we consider the upgrade of our issuer credit rating to be an especially positive sign of the direction in which our financial performance is trending. We look forward to building on that positive performance in the years to come, for the continued financial protection of our group's policyholders."
Founded in 1899, A.M. Best Company is a full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the insurance industry. The company is the world's oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source.
Western National Insurance Group (WNIG), headquartered in Edina, Minn., is a super-regional group of seven active property-and-casualty insurance companies writing over $365 million of premium on over $300 million of policyholder's surplus. The group serves the property-and-casualty insurance needs of individuals, families, and businesses in 19 states in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern U.S., with products sold exclusively through independent insurance agents.
Steve Norman, CPCU, M.A., AIT
Assistant Vice President - Communications
(952) 921–5680 or (800) 862–6070 Ext. 7680
steven.norman@wnins.com
Western National Insurance & these other companies
© | UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | info@umialik.com | (800) 862-6070


In Wings (Emulated Amiga Edition), you'll relive the action, glory and seat-of-the-pants daring of a WWI Allied or German fighter pilot. Wings (Emulated Amiga Edition) includes a wide variety of missions, from strafing enemy convoys to bombing aerodromes. You'll also go head-to-head against opposing fliers in first-person dogfights.
Wings (Emulated Amiga Edition) combines arcade-style action (the strafing missions take place in an isometric 3D perspective) with a first-person flight sim. Between missions, cinema scenes tell the story of the war as it progresses.
Wings (Emulated Amiga Edition) is easy to pick up and pilot, and challenges you with over 100 increasingly difficult missions. You can fight through the entire Great War and build your pilot from a rookie to an ace.
Immerse yourself in the classic Amiga version perfectly emulated via Cinemaware's own RockLobster!
Join up as a rookie pilot and track your career through rank promotions and commendations.
Experience the triumph and tragedy of an entire squadron of 1916-1918.
Fight your way through over 230 increasingly challenging missions.