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Al Mouj Muscat experiencing strong demand after launching its Ghadeer Villas neighbourhood
The waterfront lifestyle community continues to outperform the general real estate market
Muscat, Oman, May 26, 2019: Al Mouj Muscat, Oman's leading mixed Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC), is experiencing a strong demand for its latest launch of new homes, Ghadeer Villas.
Al Mouj Muscat revealed the new neighbourhood of three- and four-bedroom family homes with customers have already purchased more than 50 percent of the initially released homes.
"We are working in a very challenging market currently, so to achieve such strong results for a new launch is very positive news," said Nasser bin Masoud Al Sheibani, CEO of Al Mouj Muscat.
"We listened very carefully to the market in planning Ghadeer Villas, and the sales reflect that. The homes and neighbourhood are designed based on what buyers told us they wanted. They are a new category of home for the community and will make an important contribution to its future growth."
Positioned between Al Mouj Muscat's apartments and townhouses at one end of the scale, and the larger luxury villas at the upper end, Ghadeer Villas focus on the everyday elements that families use most in a home, to deliver an exceptional mix of quality and value.
Ghadeer Villas play close attention to thoughtful design and family living. The main living areas, including lounge, dining and kitchen, are arranged in one light-filled open-plan space that brings families together – but there is also a smaller second living room so that parents and children can have their own space when needed. Bedrooms are spacious, a private garden encourages outdoor living, and the standard of finish and fit-out is high.
Importantly, they are in a community where people want to live, and where almost half the total land is already built-up.
Al Mouj Muscat currently has more than 8000 residents from 80 nationalities, with over 2,200 homes complete and handed over. The PGA-standard Al Mouj Golf is open, as is Al Mouj Marina for sailing and watersports, there are more than 70 retail and dining outlets, and two hotels open with a third is under construction. Parks, play areas, walking and cycling paths, tennis courts, community swimming pools and a natural beach complete the appeal.
"People can see the lifestyle they are buying into at Al Mouj Muscat, and that everything is already here for them to enjoy," said Al Sheibani. "That's an important factor that helps us outperform the general property market. People will pay a premium for the location and amenities, they know that the community will offer sound resale values in the future, and investors feel confident of finding tenants for a rental property."

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Q: Unity 2018 : GUI.DrawTexture doesn't draw anything I'm making a point and click game and I want to print an image when the player click in definded zones. For now the zones are working (when I click on the table the game says "Table") but the method GUI.DrawTexture() isn't drawing anything. I've check the cass, change the rect values but nothing works.
Here's the code:
public Texture2D[] ImagesFixes;
private bool afficher;
private string text;
private Texture2D myTexture;

void OnGUI () {

    afficher = false;
    text = Tap(); //Tap is a fonction that returns the associate text of the clicked zone

    if (text == "Table") {

    //  Debug.Log (text);
        afficher = true;

        if (afficher) {

            myTexture = ImagesFixes [0];

            //Debug.Log ("je suis là");

            GUI.DrawTexture (new Rect (10, 10, 60, 60), myTexture, ScaleMode.ScaleToFit, false, 10.0f);

        }
    }

    if (text == "Boite") {

        afficher = true;

        if (afficher) {

            GUI.DrawTexture (new Rect (10, 10, 60, 60), ImagesFixes[1], ScaleMode.ScaleToFit, true, 10.0f);
        }
    }
}

If you have a solution please help me, I'm going mad... =)

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Q: Cross Component Communication Architecture with Apollo, Graphql Often when building UI the Problem arises that User Input Components are located visually outside of components owning the state.
Suppose you are building a wizard of forms with multiple steps, which has to submit a respective form on clicking the next button:
 class WizardContainer {
   render(){
     return
       <Wizard>
         <FormContainer/>
         <NavigationContainer/>
       </Wizard>
   }
 }

 class NavigationContainer {
   currentFromContainer(){ ... }

   render(){
     let FormContainer = currentFormContainer()
     return <FormContainer/>
   }

 class WizardContainer {
   render(){
     return
       <Navigation title="next", onClick={...}>
    }
 }

On submit a graphql mutation with the inputs from the current Form must be fired. Ideologically the submit code for the current Form belongs into the respective Formcontainer. But the action submit Action is outside.
What would be the best way to solve such a cross component communicatioin with apollo and apollo-link-state?
Or is this something outside of apollo scope? If so, what are some react idiomatic solutions?
Redux does not solve this problem either. One can put the state of the forms to the central store, but submission is always a different action.

A: Been spending the last days doing exactly this, it forced me to learn a lot about React I didn't know and was time well spent. I have a single React state in top/parent component which stores actions to be passed down to children. Biggest problem was finding a way to propagate action, React Context is good for longer distances but I mostly pass it by props.
The receiving component then has to be of class type so that it can analyze action in SCU and decide if action leads to some re-action (most commonly render).
I don't think you should copy solutions but instead do it yourself and use it to learn the depth of React, I promise you it will pay off!
Having said that you should get started with this.
  constructor() {
    super()
    this.state = {
      dispatch: this.dispatch,
      type: null,
      payload: null
    }
  }

  dispatch = (type, payload) => {
    switch (type) {
      case "user_set":
        setApolloCache({ userId: payload.userId })
   this.setState(prevState => ({
       dispatch: prevState.dispatch,
       type,
       payload
     }))
        break
   ...


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EarthLabs for Educators > Earth System Science > Lab 7: A Year in the Life of the Earth System
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A Year in the Life of the Earth System
The lab activity described here was adapted by Erin Bardar of TERC for the EarthLabs project.
Summary and Learning Objectives
Students have been examining Earth as a system of interacting parts, initially from the local perspective but more recently from the regional and global perspectives. In order to fully understand Earth as a system and how its components interact with each other, students need to consider change over time. On relatively short times scales, these changes are related to the fact that the solar energy that drives the Earth system passes through an atmosphere that varies across space and time before reaching a spinning sphere. Across longer seasonal and annual time scales, these changes are more specifically related to the differential heating that results from the tilt of Earth's axis and Earth's orbit around the sun. At this longer-term global scale, it may be easier to see the repeating patterns of change across space and time and to infer how changes in one sphere may be linked to changes in others.
After completing this investigation, students should be able to:
use ImageJ to animate monthly maps of Earth system components;
find patterns and connections between and among maps containing different environmental data; and
understand the relationship between time and space with regard to global environmental data.
Open the Student Lab »
Cloud fraction image. Source: NASA NEO
Activity Overview and Teaching Materials
In Part A: Students use ImageJ, a free image processing tool, to make an animation of monthly data maps for one component of the Earth system in order to explore how the Earth changes over time at the global scale.
In Part B: Students make an animation of two datasets side by side to investigate relationships between different components of the Earth system across a 12-month period.
Printable Materials
To download one of the PDF or Word files below, right-click (control-click on a Mac) the link and choose "Save File As" or "Save Link As."
Stop and Think Questions (PDF (Acrobat (PDF) 41kB Feb1 19) and Word (Microsoft Word 2007 (.docx) 21kB Feb1 19))
You may also decide to print and distribute to students some of the resources in the Background Information section below.
About ImageJ:
ImageJ is free public domain image processing software developed at the National Institutes of Health. Its power and flexibility allow it to be used as a research tool by scientists in many disciplines, from medicine to astronomy. Installers are available for Windows, MacOS and OSX, and Linux.
You can use ImageJ to display, annotate, edit, calibrate, measure, analyze, process, print, and save raster (row and column) image data (TIFF, GIF, JPEG, and many others). It reads most common raster image formats as well as raw data files in text format, such as from spreadsheets. ImageJ also supports stacks - multiple images in a single window - for animation and analysis.
To Download and Install ImageJ:
Go to the ImageJ Download page , and download and install the application for your operating system.
Show me how to install ImageJ
For more details, or if you have problems running the application, access ImageJ's Installation Instructions then select your operating system.
Updating ImageJ Software
Double-click the ImageJ icon to launch the application and choose Help > Update ImageJ.... A window will appear, telling you the version you are currently running and a list of upgrade versions. Choose the version you want to upgrade to (usually the most recent, or default version) and click OK. After the update downloads, re-launch ImageJ to run the new version. NOTE: Some users have reported problems updating ImageJ in certain versions of Windows. To fix this problem, you will need to manually update ImageJ.
Show me how to manually update ImageJ
Right-click the link at right to download the ij.jar file. Be sure to save it as simply ij.jar. ij.jar (Jar Archive PRIVATE FILE 1.4MB Feb8 10)
When prompted where to save the file, navigate to the ImageJ folder and save the file there. Replace the existing ij.jar file.
For most installations, the ImageJ folder will be in the Program Files directory on your hard drive. The path to the ImageJ folder is c:\Program Files\ImageJ.
The ImageJ Toolbar
The ImageJ toolbar contains both built-in and customized tools for manipulating images. Most of the tools are similar to those used in other graphics programs.
ImageJ tool bar, including status bar
Provenance: From documentation of public domain software - ImageJ http://rsbweb.nih.gov/ij/docs/tools.html
Reuse: This item is in the public domain and maybe reused freely without restriction.
Running the Animations
The animations that students observe in this Lab are powerful, but trying to take in a summary of constantly changing data for the whole planet across a full year is a challenge, and looking for relationships between two such massive data sets is even more challenging. To help students with these challenges, slow down the animations. Have them open the Animations Options window in ImageJ (Image > Stacks > Animation > Animation Options...) and set the speed at no more than .4 or .5 fps (Frames per Second).
Something else that can help students notice change: when using the manual animation controls (the slider beneath the images) move back and forth between just two images at a time. Doing this helps one notice the changes between images, and allows one to focus on specific parts of the planet for a period of time.
You can assess student understanding of topics addressed in this Investigation by grading their responses to the Stop and Think questions.
State and National Science Teaching Standards
Show me Texas standards
Lab 7 activities have been correlated to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards.
(1) Scientific processes. The student conducts laboratory and field investigations for at least 40% of instructional time using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations.
(2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during laboratory and field investigations. The student is expected to:
(E) demonstrate the use of course equipment, techniques, and procedures, including computers and web-based computer applications;
(F) use a wide variety of additional course apparatuses, equipment, techniques, and procedures as appropriate such as satellite imagery and other remote sensing data, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), scientific probes, microscopes, telescopes, modern video and image libraries, weather stations, fossil and rock kits, bar magnets, coiled springs, wave simulators, tectonic plate models, and planetary globes;
(G) organize, analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data;
(I) communicate valid conclusions supported by data using several formats such as technical reports, lab reports, labeled drawings, graphic organizers, journals, presentations, and technical posters.
(3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and problem solving to make informed decisions within and outside the classroom. The student is expected to:
(A) in all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student;
(B) communicate and apply scientific information extracted from various sources such as current events, news reports, published journal articles, and marketing materials.
(11) Science Concepts. Solid Earth. The student knows that Earth's surface continuously changes over long and short time scales in ways involving dynamic and complex interactions among Earth's subsystems. The student is expected to:
(A) compare the roles of erosion, deposition, and igneous activity by lava, water, wind, ice, and gravity in constantly reshaping Earth's surface;
(C) describe and interpret Earth surface features using a variety of methods including satellite imagery, aerial photography, topographic and geologic maps, and apply appropriate technologies such as Geographic Positioning Satellite (GPS) receivers and Geographic Information Science (GIS) software.
(13) Science concepts. Fluid Earth. The student knows that the Fluid Earth is composed of the hydrosphere and atmosphere subsystems that interact on various time scales with the biosphere and geosphere. The student is expected to:
(D) discuss mechanisms, such as atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration, major volcanic eruptions, changes in solar luminance, giant meteorite impacts, and human activities that result in significant changes in Earth's climate.
(14) Science concepts. FluidEarth. The student knows that Earth's global ocean, powered by the Sun, is a major driving force for weather and climate through complex atmospheric interactions. The student is expected to:
(C) explain how thermal energy transfer between the ocean and atmosphere drives surface currents, thermohaline currents, and evaporation that influence climate.
(15) Fluid Earth. The student knows that interactions among Earth's five subsystems influence climate and resource availability, which affect Earth's habitability. The student is expected to:
(A) describe how changing surface-ocean conditions, including El Niño-Southern Oscillation, affect global weather and climate patterns.
Show me National standards
Lab 7 activities have been correlated to the following National Science Education Standards ( This site may be offline. ) .
Science as Inquiry (12ASI)
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
12ASI1.3 Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications. A variety of technologies, such as hand tools, measuring instruments, and calculators, should be an integral component of scientific investigations. The use of computers for the collection, analysis, and display of data is also a part of this standard. Mathematics plays an essential role in all aspects of an inquiry. For example, measurement is used for posing questions, formulas are used for developing explanations, and charts and graphs are used for communicating results.
12ASI1.6 Communicate and defend a scientific argument. Students in school science programs should develop the abilities associated with accurate and effective communication. These include writing and following procedures, expressing concepts, reviewing information, summarizing data, using language appropriately, developing diagrams and charts, explaining statistical analysis, speaking clearly and logically, constructing a reasoned argument, and responding appropriately to critical comments.
Earth and Space Science (12DESS)
Energy in the earth system
12DESS1.3 Heating of earth's surface and atmosphere by the sun drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents.
12DESS1.4 Global climate is determined by energy transfer from the sun at and near the earth's surface. This energy transfer is influenced by dynamic processes such as cloud cover and the earth's rotation, and static conditions such as the position of mountain ranges and oceans.
Geochemical cycles
12DESS2.2 Movement of matter between reservoirs is driven by the earth's internal and external sources of energy. These movements are often accompanied by a change in the physical and chemical properties of the matter. Carbon, for example, occurs in carbonate rocks such as limestone, in the atmosphere as carbon dioxide gas, in water as dissolved carbon dioxide, and in all organisms as complex molecules that control the chemistry of life.
Use ImageJto Create Additional Stacks and Animations
For this Lab, instructions have been provided for students to download a sequence of images from NEO (for example, 12 consecutive months of a specific variable). Simplified instructions for how to build an animation using any of the images available from the NEO Web site are provided here.
1. Download a sequence of images from NEO (for example, 12 consecutive months of a specific variable) and save them in a folder, giving each a file name that allows you to identify the image date or month name.
2. Open ImageJ and use File > Open to open, in chronological order, each of the images you want to appear in the animation. The images will appear in the animation in the same order in which they were opened. Note: ImageJ will recognize only those images that have been opened using ImageJ > File > Open.
3. Select the menu item Image > Stacks > Images to Stack. ImageJ will "stack' the set of images so that only one is visible, and will prompt you to name and save the newly created stack.
4. Select the menu item Image > Stacks > Animation > Start Animation.
5. To stop the animation select Image > Stacks > Animation > Stop Animation.
6. To change the speed of the animation, go to Image > Animation > Tools > Animation Options.
If students are unable to download individual images from NEO, stacks of time-sequence images have also been prepared for the year 2017, so all they need to do is download them and open/animate them in ImageJ.
Solar Insolation/Land Surface Temperature Comparison (TIFF 17.8MB Feb1 19)
Sea Surface Temperature (SST)/Solar Insolation Comparison (TIFF 17.8MB Feb1 19)
Vegetation Index/Water Vapor Comparison (TIFF 17.8MB Feb1 19)
1. Open ImageJ and use File > Open to open the pre-made image stacks.
4. To change the speed of the animation, go to Image > Stacks > Animation > Animation Options.
UseImageJ to Combine Animations
To compare two stacks by running them in the same animation:
1. Open ImageJ and use File > Open to open two stacks.
2. Select the menu item Image > Stacks > Tools > Combine.
3. Use the drop-down menus to select the order (left-right) in which you want the stacks to appear.
4. Name and save the combined stack, and use the menu items described above to start, stop, and modify the speed of the animation.
Going Further:The ImageJ Users Guide
Complete documentation for ImageJ can be found at https://imagej.nih.gov/ij/docs/index.html. While the 189-page ImageJ Users Guide, available in both PDF and HTML formats, may seem overwhelming at first glance, it is a well-organized and very usable resource with a detailed Table of Contents and an extensive Index.
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is a 1997 vertical-scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Nichibutsu for the Sega Saturn in Japan. It is the sixth game in the Terra Cresta series, following the 1992 game Terra Cresta II for the PC-Engine. The player assumes control of three starships as they must complete six stages while destroying enemies and avoiding collision with them and their projectiles. By collecting small "F" icons the player can merge the three ships into one and gain access to new, more destructive weapons.

3D is the second entry in the series to have no involvement with creator Shigeki Fujiawara, who several years prior departed from Nichibutsu to work on the Bomberman series for Hudson Soft. This left the company struggling to produce any successful action-oriented titles, shifting focus towards pornographic mahjong arcade games instead. Terra Cresta 3D was negatively received for its gameplay, level design and inferiority to similar games on the platform, although its graphics and soundtrack were praised by some. It is one of Nichibutsu's final games, as they ceased their video game operations in the early 2000s.

Gameplay

Terra Cresta 3D is a vertical-scrolling shooter video game. Assuming the role of three different starships — the Winger, Gamma and Beta — the player is tasked with completing six stages by destroying enemies and avoiding collision with them and their projectiles. The Gamma gives the player a tailgun that can fire forwards and backwards, and the Beta doubles the player's firepower. These ships can be found by destroying small bases found throughout stages.

By collecting small "F" icons from defeating enemies, the player can combine all three ships into one for increased power — combining with one other ship gives the Winger a wave beam, and combining with two provides the Winger with heat-seeking lasers that automatically lock onto enemies. The player can also launch a powerful screen-clearing bomb in the form of a flaming phoenix that glides across the screen. Stages end with a boss that must be defeated to progress. By performing a button combination on the main menu, the player can access a cheat giving them 99 lives at the beginning of the game.

Development and release
Terra Cresta 3D was released in Japan by Nichibutsu for the Sega Saturn on August 8, 1997 in Japan. It is the second Terra Cresta game to not have any involvement with series creator Shigeki Fujiwara, as several years prior he left Nichibutsu to work on the Bomberman series for Hudson Soft. Described as "the heart and soul of the company" by Hardcore Gaming 101, his departure left Nichibutsu struggling to produce any successful action-oriented games, instead releasing a number of pornographic mahjong arcade titles throughout the late 1990s. Terra Cresta 3D is one of the company's last video games alongside titles such as Battle Round USA, as they suspended their operations in the early 2000s.

Reception

Famitsu was negative towards the game's slow pace and inferiority to similar titles available on the Saturn, believing that the core gameplay of Terra Cresta was unsuitable for a 3D shooting game. GameFan expressed a lukewarm response towards its slow pace and low difficulty level, although they liked its polygonal graphics and soundtrack. They compared it unfavorably to Namco's Xevious 3D/G. Next Generation magazine was especially critical towards the game, finding its 3D visuals "pathetic" and its level designs "of the lowest-common-denominator, cookie-cutter, purple-blotchy-copy-of-every-other-shooter-known-to-humankind variety". They especially disliked its usage of polygons due to it slowing down the game speed, and found the game to be a disappointment compared to the original Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta. Next Generation suggested that players instead wait for Raizing's Terra Diver or Taito's RayStorm. SuperGamesPower liked the idea of combining the player's ships together to form a much more powerful one, comparing it to arcade titles like Galaxian and Xevious.

In a 2016 retrospective review, Jess Ragan of Hardcore Gaming 101 called it a "disconcertingly watered down sequel" to the original Terra Cresta, disliking its graphics, transparency effects, camera angle and overall gameplay for being inferior to other shooters on the Saturn and to earlier titles in the series. The departure of series creator Shigeki Fujiwara was also cited by Ragan as a reason for the game's sudden downturn in quality compared to earlier entries, as well as the overall state of the video game industry at the time and impending dominance of 3D graphics. He felt that it was "a miracle" that the game was even made due to Nichibutsu mainly devoting their video game operations towards pornographic mahjong arcade games towards the late 1990s. Ragan also praised the soundtrack for its usage of orchestral remixes of tracks from the original, saying that had Nichibutsu put the same amount of effort into the game as they did with the music it "could have been something special".

Notes

References

1997 video games
Sega Saturn games
Sega Saturn-only games
Single-player video games
Japan-exclusive video games
Vertically scrolling shooters
Video games developed in Japan
Video game sequels
Nihon Bussan games

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HOKKAIDO (TR) – Three North Korean fisherman who arrived in Hokkaido Prefecture on a wooden boat last November have either been confirmed to have or are suspected of having tuberculosis, immigration officials revealed on Tuesday, reports the Sankei Shimbun (Jan. 23).
According to the Sapporo Regional Immigration Bureau, one of the 10 fisherman whose vessel was found drifting near the islet Oshimakojima on November 29 has been confirmed to have tuberculosis, while two others are suspected of having the disease.
The man confirmed to have tuberculosis is receiving treatment at a hospital in Sapporo, officials said.
Of the 10 fisherman, three were arrested in December over the theft of electronic appliances and other items valued at 5.64 million yen from a hut on the islet while taking refuge.
The Hakodate Public Prosecutor's Office later prosecuted the 45-year-old captain of the ship on suspicion of theft while suspending prosecution for the other two suspects.
Aside from the captain, the members of the ship are being detained by the immigration office.


North Country Healthcare is the parent organization of four Critical Access Hospitals and one home health agency in Northern New Hampshire. The member organizations include Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, Littleton Regional Healthcare in Littleton, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, and North Country Home Health and Hospice Agency in Littleton. North Country Healthcare employs 1,400 staff and is the largest employer in the North Country.
This newly formed healthcare system services northern Grafton County and all of Coos County. North Country Healthcare also collaborates with three Federally Qualified Health Clinics: Ammonoosuc Community Health Services in Littleton, Coos County Family Health Services in Berlin, and Indian Stream Health Center in Colebrook. Together we have formed a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) to develop a Clinically Integrated Network for all hospitals and providers in the North Country to begin addressing population health and to improve the health indicators for all of the residents of the North Country.


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Timothy Crowe
Mr. Crowe has appeared in over 125 Trinity Rep productions.
He has played the title roles in Macbeth and Sherlock Holmes as well as Arnolphe ( A School for Wives ), Harpagon ( The Miser), Trigorin ( The Seagull ), Roy Cohn ( Angels in America ), Higgins (My Fair Lady), and, of course, good old Scrooge. He has appeared on Broadway in the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Shadow Box. Off-Broadway he has worked at the Soho Playhouse (Bill W. and Dr. Bob) and Soho Rep (The Servant). Actors Theater of Louisville, the Cleveland Play House, Long Wharf Theater, the Kennedy Center, Berkeley Rep, and Virginia Stage are among the theaters in which he has worked throughout the country. His film and TV credits include The Hollars, Outside Providence, Underdog, The Brotherhood, Hachiko, and House of Cards. He has a BA in philosophy and MA in drama from St. Louis University and is a graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.
Timothy Crowe as Lion in A Midsummer Night's Dream (2017). Photo Mark Turek.
Timothy Crowe as Carlos Homenides de Histangua in A Flea in Her Ear (2015). Photo Mark Turek.
Timothy Crowe as Old Man Potter in It's A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play (2010). Photo Mark Turek.
Timothy Crowe (L) as Russ in Clybourne Park (2011) with Anne Scurria. Photo Mark Turek.
Timothy Crowe as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol (1998). Photo T. Charles Erikson.


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Nominations should be made directly to the ASLO President and are considered by the entire Board. Nomination procedure is less formal than with other awards, but should include a statement of the nominee's aspirations and achievements. Further details may be obtained from the ASLO President.
John I. Hedges (2003), for his many contributions to aquatic organic chemistry - particularly where oceans intersect the terrestrial world; for his stewardship as a long-time Associate Editor of Limnology and Oceanography; for his fine mentorship of many students and post-docs; and, for his ability to make us all enjoy science a bit more.
Robert H. Peters (1997) for his outstanding contributions to limnology in general and to phosphorus cycling in lakes in particular, and for his leadership in epistemological and philosophical thinking in the ecological sciences.
John H. Martin (1996), who has revolutionized our understanding of plankton rate processes, carbon cycling and the role of trace metals in regulating ecosystem structure, and whose work has stimulated some of the most significant findings of the last decade.
Peter Kilham (1990), in tribute for his many and significant contributions to aquatic science, in particular in the fields of biogeochemistry and African limnology, and in memory of intellectual enthusiasm and stimulation he always offered colleagues in the Society.
Carl J. Lorenzen (1987), in recognition of innovative and imaginative studies of phytoplankton pigments in the ocean.


The problem is, we have no documentation as to who is who, where the photo was taken etc…!
Aunt Bessie's photo collection is a mess!
I'm sure we all have a nice pile of photographs that Aunt Bessie left us and the who, what, where, when and why is a mystery.
So I thought I would share some basic information that might get your brain ticking and thinking about your photographs in a new light and maybe some 'bingo!' moments will happen! So how can you date photographs?
Daguerrotpyes (1840-1855) – The person or their family would have been very affluent to have a daguerrotype made. They are generally housed in a small leather case and lined with velvet. The image is a direct positive made in the camera on a silver plated copper or brass plate.
Ambrotypes (1851-1880) – This form was cheaper to produce than dageurrotypes, making photographs more accessible to those not as well off. The image is a positive made in the camera on a sheet of glass using the wet plate collodion process. It did not have the shiny metallic surface of the daguerrotype.
Tintypes (1860-1918) – Even cheaper than ambrotypes. The base was an iron plate and also used the wet plate collodion process.
Carte de visite (1860-1899) – Paper picture mounted on card, generally 4″ x 2.5″. On the reverse the photographers details were usually found.
Cabinet cards (1866-1914) – Paper picture mounted on the photographers trade card.
Look at the 'types', as above – This may give you an indication of the date range of the photograph.
Look at the periphery of the photograph – What is the story behind the photograph? What significant world events may have been happening at the time? Could it have been someones birthday? Is it at a house that you can remember from your childhood? Are there any small clues that could point you towards understanding the bigger picture?
Are there any details of the photographer on the photograph? – You can check local telephone directories to work out when the photographers business was operational and this in turn can give your photograph a date range.
Look at the styles, conventions and fashions of the photograph – there are lots of photography books that outline what was in vogue and when in photography circles throughout the ages. Check out call no. 770 in the adult non-fiction and local history collections at your library to see if there are any related titles.
Get talking with your family members! Who knows what information they might have squirreled away!
As you begin to discover information about your photographs you should be recording everything onto a piece of paper or in a word document. Assign your photograph a number (pencil it on the reverse in the top right hand corner) and also put this number onto the document on which you are recording your information. Store all your photographs together and in order and create a file for your documentation (again in order) so you can easily cross reference your photograph with any documentation that you have created and vice versa.
In short…if you are going to embark on sorting through Aunt Bessie's photo collection, think about the bigger picture and plan wisely. It's not a hard or expensive project to undertake. It just requires some thought, time, patience and dedication. The State Library often have free workshops that are a great starting point for those interested in this kind of thing. Check out http://www.slwa.wa.gov.au or contact heritage@southperth.wa.gov.au for more information.
Have you ever thought what you would do if a water pipe burst in your house and managed to get to your treasured photograph collection?
Did you know that there are simple steps that you can take to be prepared for any kind of disaster? It can be as simple as identifying all the items in your personal collection and prioritising them in terms of their importance and value….or where and how you store these items in your own home (and there are cheap options out there!).
May is the month dedicated to disaster preparedness in heritage collections…this also includes your family heirlooms and treasures you are keeping for future generations!
The Local History Collection will be working towards developing a disaster preparedness plan in light of moving into our new home at the South Perth Library.


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5 BACK TO SCHOOL LESSONS
It's officially back to school season and we're all for it. We've committed to join the school strikers on September 20th, and we're studying hard.
1. "GEN S"
We can sense that disconnection from nature is bad for our mental health. But there was no name for this until sustainability professor Glenn Albrecht coined the term 'psychoterratic' - which refers to the trauma caused by distance from nature. This was the beginning of a vocabulary to name the relationship between mental health and environment - ways to redefine our emotional responses to landscapes that have changed and are changing.
He's coined lots more words to describe the full range of positive and negative emotions we have toward the environment since then, including solastalgia, the psychic pain of climate change and missing a home that's transforming before your eyes. Now, Albrecht has identified a specific generation of people who, connected with nature, are looking to implement a new world order, Gen S:
"Generation Symbiocene (Gen S) are those in the current generations who will willingly use their biophilia and rejection of ecocide to implement a new world order based on the principles of symbiosis and ecological 'living together' or what I call the 'sumbios' (Greek for 'living together,' a root word of symbiosis in science). The rise of young people in groups like Extinction Rebellion and the school strike movement lead by Greta Thunberg are signs that the Symbiocene has commenced. However, all the post-Boomer generations (X, Y, Z) are candidates for membership of Gen S. There are even some Boomers who might like to devote the rest of their lives to good Earth emotions and helping their own children and grandchildren avoid the apocalypse and create the Symbiocene." Glenn Albrecht, Author of Earth Emotions: New Words for a New World
Read more about 'Gen S' and new words for a new world here, and remember, 'generations' aren't simply defined by age categories.
2. ACTIVIST BURNOUT
The World Health Organisation recently reclassified burn-out as an official medical condition. It's an issue that needs to be taken seriously; "burnout happens when our brain, overwhelmed by the onrush of information and plans, reaches its full capacity, leading to "emotional, mental and physical exhaustion".
We often talk in 52INSIGHTS about how socially conscious the younger generation is today, and how this is manifesting in various forms of activism. The 'child activist' is actually a thing. Now, we are seeing more young people suffer from 'activist burnout.' Why?
"We base our hopes on either outcome or intention and that committing to a cause fuelled only by an outcome-based hope can lead to despair and burnout. Since environmental actions may not always yield a tangible outcome, the hopes of result-orientated activists can easily fade away, leading to emotional exhaustion." Green News
As more and more brands are getting onboard to support activism, and especially climate activism, this is important to be conscious of.
3. THE REVOLUTION WILL BE UPLOADED TO TIKTOK
The revolution will not be televised. But, word on the grapevine is, it will be uploaded, by teens, to social media platform TikTok. TikTok has been gaining in popularity over the last number of years, and has now firmly cemented itself among the mainstream social platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. The NFL has just joined the platform in an attempt to court younger viewers. But it's not all just fun and games. Conservation International is promoting saving the ocean on the platform, and users have sparked many cause-related challenges. So, "the home of Egirls and furries is now a hotbed of political action…"
Why? "...unlike its competitors, the singalong based social network still feels fairly democratic; we don't know much about its algorithms, it has not been linked to a huge data leak or censorship scandal, and it's been adopted by a much younger audience than Facebook or Twitter. It's the new kid on the social block and doesn't have the same reputational crises as others, perhaps making it feel more progressive than it actually is. But either way, stay tuned for the resistance." Caroline Christie
Read more about this here, and if you're not already on TikTok, get on it.
4. A REFRAMING OF THE PURPOSE OF BUSINESS & 'THE CORPORATION'
"I think that one of the most defining moments of business history has just happened." Jane McDaid, Founder, Thinkhouse
Values and purpose driven business has been a topic of great conversation in the past number of years. Many companies are making strides to use business as an act for good, but not all consider it a priority. Now, we're seeing steps being taken to show how serious this is, and how it will define the future of business, as we transition from a 'narrow quarterly earnings mindset' to what's dubbed here as a 'stakeholder mindset.' In a recent landmark decision the Business Roundtable changed its definition of the 'purpose of a corporation' from 'making money for shareholders' to include broader goals such as 'caring for staff and the environment'. A 'long-term' focus has also been added as a responsibility for business. This also comes as a group of US Companies tell Apple and Amazon to put planet before profits.
5. A BUNCH OF OTHER THINGS THAT WE'RE LOVING THIS WEEK
This article that uncovers the behind the scenes of young, post-GCSE students at Reading Festival: "it smelt like hormones, it looked like a dystopian playground and it felt like freedom." Click on the 'Campers' at the end of the article to read four 16 year old's festival diaries.
This Instagram account !!!!
This proposal at during Singalong Social at the Heineken Live Your Music stage at Electric Picnic last weekend.
Spotify's first branded AR filter campaign.
This 'honest government ad'about climate change. Especially in the context of the new CSO report showing that Ireland has the 3rd highest emissions of greenhouse gas in the EU.
YOUTH & NIGHTLIFE ACTIVISM
It's coming to the end of festival season. This week The Youth Lab collaborates with the Thinkhouse music team to explore some of the scenes...
DANCE CRAZY: FROM FLOSSING TO THE THE TRIANGLE
Remember the floss? The dab? The Drake-inspired In My Feelings Challenge? Well, there's a new viral dance trend in town capturing the internet's attention: the...
Triangle Dance


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Innocence Project Files Complaint Against ...
Innocence Project Files Complaint Against Prosecutor in Anthony Wright Case
By Innocence Staff
Anthony Wright, photo by Kevin Monko.
In August 2016, Innocence Project client Anthony Wright was acquitted of a 1991 rape and murder that DNA evidence proved he did not commit. After being wrongly incarcerated for 25 years, Wright became the country's 344th DNA exoneree.
Related: I stand with the Innocence Project in combatting prosecutorial misconduct
On the two-year anniversary of Wright's acquittal, the Innocence Project filed a formal complaint against Bridget L. Kirn, the lead prosecutor in Wright's 2016 retrial who told the jury he was guilty and should remain incarcerated, even though DNA evidence proved he was innocent. The complaint, which accuses Kirn of official misconduct, was filed with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
The 29-page complaint requests that the Board investigate new evidence that Kirn allowed two police witnesses to give what she knew was false testimony at Wright's 2016 trial:
The instant complaint asks the Board to investigate new evidence, developed by civil counsel for Mr. Wright in the two years since his acquittal, that Ms. Kirn knowingly violated the Rules of Professional Conduct during the course of the August 2016 trial. Specifically, sworn deposition testimony obtained from numerous law enforcement witnesses during the course of Mr. Wright's subsequent civil rights lawsuit – and not disputed by Ms. Kirn herself – has revealed that Ms. Kirn failed to correct what she personally knew to be false testimony given by two of the lead detectives called as witnesses by the Commonwealth.
[T]he detectives' testimony related to an issue that was at the heart of the trial: newly-developed DNA evidence that stood in direct conflict with the detectives' earlier claim about Mr. Wright's supposedly voluntary "confession" to the crime, and with physical evidence they claimed to have recovered from Mr. Wright's home. Yet despite (or, perhaps, because) the detectives' credibility and truthfulness in the eyes of the jury was absolutely critical to the Commonwealth's prospects for securing Mr. Wright's conviction despite the new DNA evidence, Ms. Kirn failed to alert the Court or the jury to what she personally knew was the falsity of their testimony, or otherwise honor her ethical duty to correct it. As such, counsel respectfully submits that the Board has substantial grounds to investigate and discipline Ms. Kirn for at least two violations of Pa. Rule Prof'l Conduct 3.3(a)(3).
In short, the complaint alleges that Kirn allowed the detectives to falsely testify regarding what they claimed was a lack of knowledge about the new DNA test results, and that Kirn knew their testimony was false because she herself had explained the results to these detectives in detail before the trial. Under Pennsylvania's rules of legal ethics, Kirn was obligated to inform the judge and jury that the detectives' testimony was false.
The truth about Kirn's alleged misconduct was unveiled last year when the former detectives gave sworn testimony as defendants in Wright's civil rights lawsuit and admitted that Kirn had told them about the DNA results in detail before they testified.
"Had she succeeded in her efforts to convict Mr. Wright of murder a second time, he would still be behind bars, spending the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole," reads the complaint. "The fact that she did not ultimately achieve this objective should not minimize the severity of her misconduct. Nor should it prevent the board and the Supreme Court from holding her fully accountable for her actions."
According to a story published in the Inquirer about the complaint, there could be serious consequences for Kirn: "If the board conducts an investigation and finds merit in the charges it could impose sanctions on Kirn that range from reprimand to public censure to suspension of her law license to disbarment."
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Starlyn Harvey says:
September 19, 2018 at 11:46 pm ●
Great job. When we start holding them ( district attorney) accountable for misconduct I guarantee you their would be less wrongful conviction. Better yet how about they do same time in jail the individual did. Again great job innocent project.
Elreta Dodds says:
September 19, 2018 at 1:50 pm ●
Thank you for your great work to free the innocent. It has always bothered me that deliberate prosecutorial misconduct could lead to someone being incarcerated who shouldn't be. Thank you for lodging a complaint against the prosecutor in the case cited. However, I'm wondering if the Innocence Project would ever consider lobbying for a bill that would make prosecutorial misconduct a felony with a mandatory prison sentence if convicted. Unless there are more serious repercussions other than losing a license, corrupt prosecutors will be more likely than not to take the risk of misconduct for their own selfish means. If you would consider lobbying for such a bill, then I'd be willing to volunteer in whatever way I could in order to help push the bill through. Thanks again for your great work in freeing those who have been unjustly imprisoned.
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ACLU, Innocence Project Demand DNA, Fingerprint Tests That Could Exonerate Ledell Lee, Executed by Arkansas in 2017
New Analysis by Top Forensic Experts Provides Powerful New Evidence Supporting Lee's Longtime Claim That He Was Innocent of 1993 ...
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Gerry Thomas was wrongfully incarcerated for nearly 30 years. In difficult times he turned to what he calls his "strength box."
How Gerry Thomas Spent His Last Night in Prison, And What He Plans to Do Now
Now that he's free, Gerry Thomas, who is an artist, said there is "no question" that he'll keep creating art.
For help on DNA-related innocence claims head to our FAQ section or for a non-DNA related innocence claim find a local innocence network organization near you.


Believe it or not, this weekend marks summer's halfway point. It's not unusual for me to feel the urge to refresh my summer look around this time. Of course, the question is always: How? The simple answer I came up with was… Choose a garment in a color you don't normally think of as a summer color. For me, that color is grey. I pulled out an elbow sleeve T-shirt from Banana Republic and paired it with a beige, gold, red and black paisley print skirt (above).
All shades of grey are trending for fall. While I don't consider myself a slave to trends—hardly!—I do find them inspiring at times. Trends often help me to find new ways of styling my old clothes. I bought the BR grey top, plus a grey sweater, during those massive semi-annual sales last month. I'd intended to save them for the fall and use them to style up my old wardrobe. Recently, however, as I picked through my wardrobe, looking for something to wear to lunch with one of my sons, I came upon the T-shirt and thought: Why wait?
Another trend that continues to inspire me is the mixing of patterns and colors in new ways. Not too long ago, the thought of pairing a grey top with a mostly beige and gold paisley print skirt (below) would have never crossed my mind. Now I find mixing things up a bit is striking and refreshing.
That said, I also like to go with the tried and true. I plan to pair my grey top with a white skirt (below) next time I wear it.
Is there a color you don't normally wear in summertime that you might consider as a "style refresher?"


If you have ever looked in the mirror and thought that you would like to straighten your teeth, then, the answer is 'no, it's never too late'. The good news is that there have never been as many orthodontics options for adults and there is a wide range of choices from the classic metal braces to invisible aligners that are barely seen.
Metal braces are the most traditional method. The metal bracket would be glued to each tooth and an archwire will be added to link them. The orthodontist would tighten them from time to time. It's probably the cheapest option if you are not self-conscious about showing your braces.
Ceramic braces are very similar to traditional braces, but instead of using metal, they are clear braces that blend into your teeth. They are a bit more expensive than metal braces but can easily change your smile within months.
Lingual braces, also known as incognito braces, are a modern and invisible alternative to conventional braces. These braces are hidden discreetly on the back end of your teeth and are suitable for all age groups.
Invisible braces (also called Invisalign) are a comfortable way to straighten your teeth. Its custom-made and removable aligners are designed to move your teeth little by little. It can be used to treat mild to complex teeth straightening problems and it's recommended to wear it between 22-24h per day. If you are concerned about other's seeing your braces, this is one of your options as they are virtually invisible from the outside.
When the treatment is completed, it is recommended using retainers, which will ensure that your teeth keep straight after the orthodontic treatment.


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Benjamin Wagner:
"Unique tying system for three crops"
Following demand from organic crop growers, Tomsystem has launched a new clip suitable for tying organic crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers and sweet peppers. This new non-galvanized clip has been tested by Bio Gemuse Wagner in Germany with extremely positive results.
Tomsystem, manufactured by Agrifast, is a relatively new tying system for greenhouse crops. Tomsystem is an alternative to the traditional method such as plastic clips using galvanized metal clips to tie the plant to the twine. "It is more productive, even considered the most efficient tying system in the world", the team proudly explains. "The main advantages of this new and innovative system are increased efficiency and a reduction of labour. Since the clip is degradable, the recycling costs are low."
Since its launch in 2012, the Tomsystem tying tool is currently being used in over 30 countries across the world.
Bio Gemuse Wagner
Bio Gemuse Wagner is a company based in Southern Germany, with three greenhouse facilities. Two are located in Aach (3 hectares) and Reichenau (2 hectares), in the area of Constanz lake
The latest, located in Mühlingen, was built in 2017 and in February 2018 the first plants arrived
The new facilities of Bio Gemuse Wagner in Mühlingen, Southern Germany
Central corridor of the greenhouse
4 hectare
The 4-hectare greenhouse is a state-of-the-art installation, with glass cover, heating, CO2 dosing system and electric trolleys. The warehouse is equipped with sorting machines, flow-pack packaging machines, loading platforms for trucks and facilities for the workers.
Benjamin Wagner, owner of the company
Unique tying system
Being a completely new greenhouse with new workers, all the tasks related to growing the crops had to be organized well and tying the plants was an important issue. "We wanted to have a unique tying system for the 3 crops, and the Tomsystem was the only possibility" explains Benjamin Wagner, founder and owner of the company. "We contacted the manufacturer, Agrifast, as we were interested in using Tomsystem, but as we grow organic produce, we did not want to use the standard V46 galvanized clips"
Boxes of Agrifast V46 BB clips. Each box contains 60 strips of 100 clip each
V46 BB
Benjamin then contacted Agrifast to ask for a possible solution. "Agrifast explained that they had just finished the development of a new clip for organic growers, the V46 BB, which was basically the same design but without the galvanized coating, and so we decided to use it in our first year in Mühlingen" adds Benjamin Wagner.
Detail of a V46 BB clip on a tomato plant.
Galvanized coating
This way, Agrifast also had the opportunity to test the new clip during a complete growing season. "For us, it was both a necessity but also a challenge to see how the new clip performed in a humid atmosphere like a greenhouse" explains Alberto Lizarraga, product manager of Tomsystem when Benjamin Wagner asked Agrifast to test the suitability of the clip for use in their new greenhouse
In fact, the galvanized coating of the standard V46 clips is applied to avoid corrosion, so removing such a defense against rusting could affect the performance of the clip and that was why it was important to test it during a complete season.
Left: the clips of the Tomsystem can bear the weight of heavy tomato plants like the ones in this picture (variety: Tomaranto, from RZ). Right: Dunne tomatoes (Syngenta), tied with V46 BB clips
No corrosion
The new clip might not be considered as attractive as it lacks the shine of its sister, the standard V46 galvanized clip, but it had not suffered any corrosion after seven months in the greenhouse, so we can safely say it is suitable to be used in greenhouses "It is darker than the galvanized clip and gets dirtier, but apart from this visual difference, the performance is the same", points out Agrifast.
Another advantage of testing the new clip was that Bio Gemuse Wagner grows the three main crops for which the Tomsystem is used worldwide: tomatoes, sweet peppers and cucumbers.
Detail of the clip properly applied just below the internode of a sweet pepper plant
Of course, even if the tying system and clips are the same, the way they are used depends on the crop.
Maranelo sweet red peppers, from Enza Zaden
Clipping sweet tomatoes is the most challenging as the clip has to be placed in the correct internode position to avoid damaging the fruit. However, pepper plants do not grow as fast as tomatoes and cucumbers, so it is not necessary to clip every week. Depending on the variety and growing conditions, clipping every 10-15 days is sufficient.
Atalante sweet yellow peppers, from Enza Zaden
On the other hand, clipping cucumbers is much easier, as the crop canopy is less dense making it quicker and easier to find the correct place for the clip.
The clipping speed in cucumbers can be as fast as 2000 plants per hour.
Galaxy cucumbers tied with bio twine
14 mm metal clip
The stem of the cucumber plant is thinner than tomatoes or sweet peppers and that's why cucumber growers sometimes use 14 mm plastic clips
The V46 BB staple has a diameter of 21 mm (as has the standard V46 galvanized clip), and that is why some cucumber growers think it is too big. "During the first tests with the Tomsystem in cucumbers 4 years ago, the growers wanted to have a 14 mm metal clip, as this was what they were used to. However, after many tests, in the end we managed to show them that the 21 mm metal clip is suitable for them, and most importantly, the crop does not suffer any
damage and of course, it does not fall!", explains Alberto Lizarraga
In cucumbers, Bio Gemuse Wagner uses bio-twines, so plastic is avoided completely. As the bio-twine is thicker, it is necessary to regulate the closing of the clips, to prevent cutting the twine.
Cucumber plants grow faster than tomatoes and sweet peppers, so clipping is done every 3-4 days
Detail of the clip on a cucumber plant
The Tomsystem clipping tool has 5 different closing positions, making it possible to adjust the grasp of the clip depending on its thickness and weight of the crop.
Position 3 is the standard one and suitable for most of the crops. For thin plastic twines (1200-1500 kg/m), it is necessary to use position 4 or even 5, so the clip has a tighter fit. However, for thick plastic twines (1000 m/kg), used mainly in beef and big trust tomatoes, and bio twines, position 2 and 1 are the most suitable, as the clip does not close as much. These positions can easily be adjusted using the trigger of the tool
Growing organic means growing in soil and using natural enemies
More than tying the crop
Of course, growing organic produce is much more than just tying the crop, as Ramona Sarb, crop manager of the company points out. Firstly, growing in soil means that calculating the irrigation scheduling is more complex, as it's not possible to control all the parameters of the drainage, like you can in hydroponics (electrical conductivity, pH and drainage volume). Apart of that, the soil is not as regular as a hydroponic substrate (like rockwool or perlite)
As well as this, it is very important to control the pests with natural enemies, such as Macrolophus Caliginosus (a species of true bug in the family Miridae), used to control white flies, among other insects. "Instead of killing the pests with chemical products, we introduce their natural enemies, so they can control the population of the pests" explains Ramona. In this way, the produce is healthier for the consumer.
Ramona Sarb, grow manager of Bio Gemuse Wagner, shows Tomaranto tomato produce
"This season was good in terms of production and prices and we hope to have an even better one next year" summarizes Ramona Sarb. The produce is sold locally in Southern Germany and this proximity has a positive effect on the quality when compared to products coming from thousands of kilometers away.
The initial results conducted by Bio Gemuse Wagner clearly show that the Tomsystem together with the new non-galvanized V46 BB clip is perfectly suited for growing organic tomatoes, sweet peppers and cucumbers as it is a true alternative to plastic clips in organic crops.
Since its launch in 2012, the Tomsystem tying tool is currently used in over 30 countries across the world.
Bio Gemuse Wagner using the Tomsystem with the new clip for bio crops
Tomsystem
http://thetomsystem.com/en/
alberto.lizarraga@agrifast.es
Publication date: Wed 7 Nov 2018
Author: Arlette Sijmonsma
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Great hotel, delicious breakfast and wonderful service!
As a matter of principle, our room rates include breakfast. Because frankly, we wouldn't want you to miss it.
Served in our bright, airy dining room, you can choose something fresh from our hearty menu, or help yourself to fruit, yogurt, cereal, and more.
Special mention of course goes to our traditional full Cornish, made from the tastiest, local ingredients we can get our hands on.
And if you have any dietary requirements, or if you just fancy seconds, don't be afraid to let us know.
Our small bar is well stocked with local beers, wine, spirits and soft drinks. Along with snacks made fresh to order. And all the olives, nuts and nibbles you can handle.


There is no other room more favored in a home than the kitchen. Kitchens seem to possess an almost magnetic quality. Perhaps its mysterious ability to draw us into the room can be attributed to mankind's fascination with fire and the comforting properties of the hearth. Or perhaps we are naturally drawn to the kitchen because we are creatures of our biology, congregating wherever there is the nourishment to sustain us. Certainly, the setting has an ability to relax our spirits, allowing us to shed the weight of the day's toils and tribulations.
It is arguable that the kitchen should be renamed the living room, since so many of the businesses of life and living are conducted there. Primarily, there are the tasks of cooking, with its prep and cleaning aspects. An although there may be a perfectly good dining room in which to dine in, many people find that most of their meals are taken in the kitchen, seated at a kitchen table, breakfast bar, or at the counter of the kitchen's island. Here, you pay bills, read the daily newspaper, or leaf through a magazine. Here, your children attend to their homework, stacks of books and school supplies spread across the available surface. Whether enjoying a board game with your family or giving a child an impromptu cooking lesson, your kitchen is the most lived-in room in your home.
The kitchen's main purpose is that of utility, but its appearance should be far more than utilitarian statement. Your kitchen says a lot about you: the presence or absence of certain appliances or features, the type of food in the refrigerator, the colors, tones and textures that lend to a certain ambience are not accidental occurrences. Your lifestyle dictates these aspects of your kitchen. Your kitchen should be the hallmark of your lifestyle, exuding vitality, warmth, and unique characteristics.


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AOTM October 2010 – Jordan Reyne
1 November, 2010 – 5:40 pm – No Comment
Jordan is a New Zealander living in Hamburg. Her unusual approach to music pairs the rhythms of steam-based technology and machinery with folk instruments and vocal styles, crossing technology with history to tell the dark stories of characters real and imagined.
Jordan's recent album, How the Dead Live was commissioned by the New Zealand Arts Council, and tells the story of Susannah Hawes, one of New Zealand's first pioneer women.
In this concept record sharing a dialogue between Susannah and History and exploring the darker areas of New Zealand's pioneer past, Jordan makes sharp commentary on culture which culminates in History's annoyance with the lack of gore and grand narrative in Susannah's story and its choice to forget her by throwing her name into the sea.
As How the Dead Live is a historical piece, Jordan defined the sound of the record with industrial noises that would have existed at the time of Susannah's life, like hammers and anvils, gold pans, and two-man saws, and visualizes how death is close to pioneers even in the simplest actions of life in a music video for the single "The Proximity of Death."
There is an interview with Jordan in Suffolk 'n' Cool show 226.
www.jordanreyne.com
This month's reviewer is … Rob Chase (Fine Wine Manager)
Rob has experience in all aspects of the wine trade and declines to admit to how many of his years have been spent at Adnams.
The Adnams wine team really do go to the ends of the earth to ensure a steady supply of excellent wines and Robs role in sourcing the finest is a never ending quest.
Evidence of the quest can be seen by passers by at The Malt Store where stones from vineyards all over the world are laid out on the window-sill.
Take a peek next time you're passing but don't distract Rob from his mission … please.
Rob describes the characteristics of "fine" wines and his role in sourcing and presenting them to Adnams customers.
During the conversation it tuns out that Rob's search for outstanding, if slightly quirky wines made by small producers is a remarkably good fit with Suffolk 'n' Cool's own quest to find music that will challenge and excite listeners' ears.
Rob claims not to know too much about new music but his "tasting notes" approach to describing the music is a revelation and a delight – it also gives away the fact that he has a good ear. The notes also served him well in arriving at his final choice for Adnams Artist of the Month October 2010, Jordan Reyne.
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In nine of the 10 Olympic sailing events, the 2012 U.S. Olympic team in sailing was recently selected and will be officially nominated pending approval from the U.S. Olympic Committee.
• Women's RS:X (Women's Windsurfer): Farrah Hall (Annapolis, Md.) earned a nomination in the women's windsurfer (RS:X), pending both US Olympic Committee approval and qualification of the USA in the RS:X. As the USA did not qualify at the ISAF Worlds, the final opportunity will be March 20-29 at the 2012 RS:X World Championship in Cadiz, Spain.
The full US Olympic sailing team will compete at the 2012 Olympic Games, scheduled for July 27-Aug. 12, 2012 in Weymouth, England.


I was born and raised in Chihuahua Mexico. Cooking in my family has always been the way to express our love and care for others so it was no surprise that I quickly picked an interest and passion for it at an early age.
My mother used to prepare weekly feasts where family would gather for hours over delicious food. She never liked making desserts, so it became my area of opportunity to learn and explore the joy of cooking for others. As I grew up I expanded my interests and started to experiment with a full range of traditional dishes under my mother's direction, progressing to the point of creating my own original food.
I moved to Michigan 10 years ago and it was then when I discovered a new set of challenges. Being a mom of two young girls and having a full time job, I had to create dishes that would fit my busy lifestyle as well incorporate fresh local ingredients that were different in flavor and texture from the ones I was familiar with in Mexico. I adopted my favorite traditional recipes that I've grown up with in my homeland without compromising flavor by streamlining many of the time-consuming techniques of Mexican cookery.
My reputation as a good cook started to spread in the community, when I was approached by the Whirlpool Hispanic Network to present a cooking class during the Hispanic Heritage month to help raise funds for the migrant families of southwest Michigan. The event was so successful that the KitchenAid Culinary Center had asked me to come back and teach more classes. I accepted the invitation and discovered how much I enjoyed sharing with others the dishes that I grew up with and also making them easy enough to prepare so the class participants feel comfortable trying them at home.
I have been teaching cooking classes for 8 years and I am fortunate to always share my food with a full audience. I prepare my classes based on themes and my students' interest and/or curiosity for dishes, ingredients and flavors. I take pride in my heritage and feel is important to help others find a comfortable way to share their love and care for others through food. My classes introduce the audience to a cultural experience in a relaxed and interactive atmosphere where students learn and take a "something with them"; something that will enable them to enjoy cooking and share their care and love through new flavors.
This year I have taken a new direction on my passion and have been donating dinners for local fundraisers such as LMC, Curious Kids Museum, Lory's place and Brookview school. My dinners have not only been a great experience for the winners but also a perfect way to get involved with the community raising funds for great causes and sharing my heritage and what I love doing the most: COOK.
to make the crust, place the white cheddar cheese in the food processor or blender (whatever you prefer or have) and cut in chunks and pulse until crumbly.
In the stand mixer, whisk the cream, eggs, mustard and a pinch of salt. When fluffy, incorporate all ingredients together without mixing too hard to keep the creamed ingredients as intact as possible.
Pour egg and vegetables mixture into the chilled crust and bake for 30-40 minutes until puffy and golden brown.
Apple almond tart for dessert tonight... a real indulgence!


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Victoria is a British expat who moved to Qatar with her husband when he got a job in the aviation sector in Doha. They have been in Qatar for over three years now, and despite missing the green of the UK, she enjoys the Qatar sunshine and the child-friendly nature of Doha. Victoria is a freelance journalist and writer.
Read more expat experiences of Qatar, and see the full Qatar expat guide.
Q: Where are you originally from?
A: London, UK
Q: Where are you living now?
A: Doha, Qatar
Q: How long have you lived here?
A: Over three years. I arrived in March 2009.
Q: Did you move to Doha with a spouse/children?
A: I moved with my husband, who came out to fly for Qatar Airways. We didn't have any children at that point.
Q: Why did you move; what do you do?
A: We moved because my husband's previous airline went bust. The aviation industry in Europe was a mess, and Qatar Airways was expanding rapidly, and it was a great opportunity for my husband to fly long-haul routes on brand new planes.
About Doha
Q: What do you enjoy most about Doha, how's the quality of life?
A: I love that it's child friendly, that the sun shines almost every day, and that it's a constantly changing, rapidly expanding city – from a journalist's perspective, there's so much to get excited about!
Q: Any negatives? What do you miss most about home?
A: The heat of the summer months is stifling. This year we've enrolled our two-year-old in summer camp, so he can work off some of his energy playing with other kids, and not get frustrated about being shut inside with Mum all day! It's very hard to do anything but stay inside in air-con in June, July and August. Like most Brits, I miss the green of home the most. When I go back to the UK, it really dazzles me. I grew up in rural Worcestershire and the view from my childhood bedroom is a lake, common land, grazing sheep and the Malvern Hills. I really miss that.
Q: Is Doha safe?
A: Doha is the safest place I've ever lived, including the Worcestershire countryside! There's very little crime. The roads aren't safe at all, though – the roads are at their best crazy and at their worst extremely frightening. The government is trying to improve things, but it's a long process to try to change peoples' behaviour.
About living in Qatar
Q: Which are the best places/suburbs to live in Doha as an expat?
A: Opinion is divided, but there's a cluster of compounds around Villagio, one of the biggest shopping centres, that are particularly popular as they have easy access not only to the mall but also to the big park, Aspire Park, which is just behind it. It's also a good place for many of Doha's schools. Other people adore The Pearl, which is a man-made island with lots of luxurious apartments and villas on it. It has a "Mediterranean" feel, and we love it. We'd definitely live there if we didn't have kids.
Q: How do you rate the standard of accommodation in Doha?
A: We have a bigger house here than we could ever afford at home. Having said that, gardens are generally small or non-existent, and electrical fittings and plumbing can be a little, shall we say, experimental...
Q: What's the cost of living in Qatar compared to home? What is cheap or expensive in particular?
A: High. An average rental for a villa would be around 13,000 QAR a month, although most companies give expats a housing allowance to cover most if not all of that cost.
Q: What are the locals like; do you mix mainly with other expats?
A: All the locals I've met have been lovely, but the trouble is meeting them; we all mix in our own "bubbles" here really.
Q: Was it easy meeting people and making friends?
A: There's an enormous expat community here, so you have no trouble meeting people, but as with anywhere, it takes time for proper friendships to develop. The added difficulty to that is that people are always leaving – a fact of life in the expat world. You get to know someone and then they're gone! It's hard every time.
About working in Qatar
Q: Did you have a problem getting a work visa/permit for Qatar?
A: No, I got a visa automatically when my husband got his residents' permit.
Q: What's the economic climate like in Doha, is there plenty of work?
A: Qatar is a boom town. It's growing at an incredible rate, and there's really as much work here as you can handle!
Q: How does the work culture in Qatar differ from home?
A: The weekends are different – they begin on a Friday – and the hours are different – they begin earlier and finish earlier. Also, some people work six-day weeks. There are no unions (although that may change) and every employee must have a "sponsor" who gives them permission to leave the country for holidays, etc.
Q: Did a relocation company help you with your move?
A: No, we did it all ourselves – not the easiest thing to do!
Family and children in Qatar
Q: Did your spouse or partner have problems adjusting to their new home?
A: I was the "trailing spouse" in our partnership, and I must admit I found it hard to adjust to not working at the beginning. I'd had a full-time job at the BBC in London for years and suddenly I wasn't having to get up every morning for a shift, and I didn't like it as much as I'd thought I would!
Q: Did your children settle in easily?
A: My son was born in Qatar, so doesn't know any different. Having said that, kids seem to settle in pretty easily here, although teenagers sometimes find it tricky.
Q: What are the schools in Qatar like, any particular suggestions?
A: Schools here are generally of a high standard. The most popular Western expat ones are Doha College, the American School, Park House, Doha British School, Doha English Speaking School (DESS), Compass, Sherborne and ACS.
Q: How would you rate the healthcare in Qatar?
A: Healthcare is pretty good here. There's a state healthcare system, Hamad, which is excellent once you get your head around how it works. It's heavily subsidised and most care is free. Additionally, most expats are given private health insurance by their employers, and there are several private hospitals and lots of private primary care centres to choose from. And I chose to give birth here, so that tells you about my confidence in the healthcare in Qatar!
Q: Is there any other advice you would like to offer new expat arrivals?
A: My father-in-law, himself a serial expat, gave me some good advice. He told me not to even think about whether I liked my new adopted home for at least the first three months. It was good advice. Three months in, I'd got over my initial culture shock and felt so much better. Never make rash decisions too early on.
~ Interviewed May 2012
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Q: Create SQL Server tables and stored procedures in one script? I have a SQL script that is setting up two database tables with their keys and constraints without any problem. I won't include the whole code but the 'skeleton' of it looks like this:
 BEGIN
CREATE TABLE [table] (

)

CREATE TABLE [table2] (

)

ALTER TABLE table...

ALTER TABLE table2....

END

I am stuck trying to add stored procedures to this script though, ideally I would like to include this all within the same script. Could someone tell me how to include the following stored procedure into the above script?
CREATE PROCEDURE Test
    @x int
AS
BEGIN
    SELECT COUNT(*)
    FROM table
END
GO

I have tried putting it towards the end of the script and have also tried with and without the BEGIN, END and GO tags but I keep getting an error that says 'incorrect syntax near PROCEDURE'.

A: Try it like this:
USE BDNAME
GO

 BEGIN
CREATE TABLE [table] (

)

CREATE TABLE [table2] (

)

ALTER TABLE table...

ALTER TABLE table2....

END

USE BDNAME
GO

CREATE PROCEDURE Test
    @x int
AS
BEGIN
    SELECT COUNT(*)
    FROM table
END

GO

A: Instead of using BEGIN END, put GO between all your Statements like Create, Alter. Also I would like to inform you that putting GO will create blocks in your script, so if you create some local variable in one block, it is not accessible in another.
 CREATE Table Table1(
     --Your Code
 )

 GO

 CREATE PROCEDURE Test
      @x int
 AS
 BEGIN
     SELECT COUNT(*)
     FROM Table1
 END

 GO

 --Continue your script

Hope this helps.


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More than half of health conscious people suffer from digestive health problems
More than half (54%) of health-conscious South Africans experience digestive health problems, according to the 2017 Cipla Digestive Health Survey conducted among 400 health conscious individuals. Respondents indicated that 77% suffer from bloating, 76% said they have constipation and 28% experience regular diarrhoea.
Professor Leon Dicks
Please see the full media release and a link to a short video below for further information.
Professor Leon Dicks is available for interviews during office hours to discuss the following:
Why so many people experience digestive health problems
The benefits of taking a probiotic on a daily basis
How to choose the right probiotic
Please contact me if you are interested in an interview with Prof. Dicks and I will gladly arrange it for you.
14 September 2017: More than half (54%) of health-conscious South Africans experience digestive health problems, according to the 2017 Cipla Digestive Health Survey conducted among 400 health conscious individuals. Respondents indicated that 77% suffer from bloating, 76% said they have constipation and 28% experience regular diarrhoea.
Professor Leon Dicks, head of the probiotic and antimicrobial peptide lab in the Department of Microbiology at the Stellenbosch University, says that digestive health problems are caused by an imbalance of bacteria (microflora) in your gut. "Factors which can cause an imbalance of microflora in your gut include stress, lack of exercise, smoking, improper diet, travelling and anti-biotics to name a few."
Among the group of respondents of Cipla's Digestive Health Survey, only 22% were daily users of probiotics, while 35% of respondents of the survey indicated that they take a probiotic once a week.
Professor Dicks recommends that all people take a quality probiotic daily to maintain a balance of microflora in the gut. He explains that a probiotic consists of live bacteria which disappear, together with their health benefits after a day. "Taking a daily probiotic will not only reduce your chances of experiencing digestive health problems, but will also promote a well-balanced immune system since about 75% of the body's immune system is located in the gut."
The survey found that 66% of the respondents believe that by consuming yoghurt daily they can achieve their daily requirement of probiotics. However, Professor Dicks notes that the yoghurt cultures contained in one serving are not nearly enough. "In fact a person needs to consume about 40 litres of yoghurt per day to take in the required amount of probiotic flora needed to maintain a healthy gut."
He adds that when choosing a probiotic, consumers must select a probiotic which line both the small and large intestine, which will be indicated on the packet. "It is therefore not about the number of strains in the probiotic but whether the strains lines, binds and protect the entire gut."
"There is no reason why so many people should experience digestive health problems. A good probiotic taken daily will help maintain digestive health and boost the immune system which will help people achieve an overall healthier, quality of life," concludes Professor Dicks.
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Whilst delivering a long-term sustainable business, Cipla recognises its duty to provide affordable medicines. Cipla's emphasis on access for patients was recognized globally for the pioneering role played in HIV/AIDS treatment as the first pharmaceutical company to provide a triple combination anti-retroviral (ARV) in Africa at less than one dollar a day and thereby treating many millions of patients since 2001.
Cipla's research and development focuses on developing innovative products and drug delivery systems and has given India and the world many 'firsts' for instance Triomune. In a tightly regulated environment, the company's manufacturing facilities have approvals from all the main regulators including US FDA, UKMHRA, WHO, MCC, ANVISA, and PMDA which means the company provides one universal standard both domestically and internationally.