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Els penya-segats de Moher (en anglès Cliffs of Moher, en gaèlic irlandès, Aillte an Mhothair, literalment, «penya-segats de la ruïna») es troben en el límit sud-occidental de la regió del Burren, a prop de Doolin, al comtat de Clare de la República d'Irlanda.

Els penya-segats prenen el seu nom d'una antiga fortalesa que va estar en Cap de la Vella, el punt més meridional dels penya-segats. L'escriptor TJ Westropp es refereix a ells com Moher ui Ruiz o Moher ui Ruidhin. La fortalesa encara estava en peu el 1780 i s'esmenta en un compte de John Lloyd en una breu visita de Clara (1780). El camp on el fort estava encara es diu Moher un Thairbh.

Els penya-segats són compostos principalment de llims, pissarres i gresos, amb les roques més antigues que es troben a la part inferior dels penya-segats.

Hi ha molts animals i aus que viuen als penya-segats. La majoria d'aquests són les aus, amb una estimació de 30.000 aus, el que representa més de 20 espècies. Entre ells, frarets de l'Atlàntic, que viuen en grans colònies en parts aïllades dels penya-segats i en la petita illa de la Goat. També hi són presents falcons, gavines, somorgollaires, corbs marins, corbs i gralles.

Els penya-segats s'eleven 120 m sobre l'oceà Atlàntic al punt anomenat Hag's Head i s'estenen al llarg de 8 quilòmetres fins a arribar a una alçada de 214 m.

La torre d'O'Brien (O'Brien 's Tower) és una torre circular de pedra que es troba aproximadament en la meitat dels penya-segats. Va ser construïda per Sir Cornellius O'Brien el 1835 com a mirador per als centenars de turistes que acudien al lloc fins i tot en aquell temps. Des de dalt de la talaia es poden veure les Illes Aran i la Badia de Galway, i al fons les muntanyes Maumturk a Connemara. Són un dels grans atractius Naturals d'Irlanda i reben prop d'un milió de visitants cada any.

Els penya-segats són una notable atracció turística, de manera que hi ha un centre de visita i un estacionament en el lloc. Hi ha un sender que recorre els penya-segats en tota la seva longitud.

Els penya-segats de Moher apareixen com els "Penya-segats de la Bogeria" (Cliffs of Insanity) a la pel·lícula de 1987 La princesa promesa (The Princess Bride), el 2008 van servir de lloc de rodatge del vídeo "L'amore" del duet italià pop Sonohra i el 2011 van ser utilitzats pel grup de rock nord-americà Maroon 5 per gravar el vídeo del senzill "Runaway".

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Geografia de la República d'Irlanda
Penya-segats

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I recently made a comment about Sub Drop, and was met with a blank look. I thought this was a term that everyone in the kink community knew, so I was surprised to find that it is not. Since it seems to be needed, here is a brief explanation.
Submitting to another person is usually a very emotional experience for anyone. This is sometimes part of an overall relationship, or sometimes part of a stand-alone scene. However, going into sub space and allowing oneself to be vulnerable is very intense even if there is not a deep emotional connection (or any connection at all) between partners.
Obviously this is different for every person, and so it is very hard to describe the feeling. However, a friend of mine once said; "It takes a great deal of courage to submit to and trust another person." I believe that is true.
Because submission is such an emotional experience, it's important not to finish a scene and then part ways immediately. Of course, every scene should end with after-care, where you hold the submissive and let them gradually come out of sub space.
Even when the after care is over, the submissive is usually still emotionally vulnerable, and so it is best not to leave them alone if possible. If the submissive must be left alone, they should be encouraged to have a friend come over and be with them, just in case.
In situations where the submissive is left alone, they often experience something called "Sub Drop," where their already vulnerable emotional state overwhelms them and they become extremely depressed. This is something that a Dom or Domme must do their best to avoid, as this can make the submissive adverse to future scenes, and can be very hard on them.
Remember, if a person is brave enough to submit to you, it is your responsibility to respect that courage and to do your best to be good to your submissive. Without submissives (and switches who chose to submit), none of us would able to enjoy our kink, which is to have someone to dominate.
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The importance of having a security system is for the safety and protection of yourself and all around you because crimes can arise for both homes and businesses. Majority of crimes were after the money or things that can be sold but in some cases, lives can be involved and will be at risk. Getting a home security can provide you ease and peace because you know that you are always protected under the roof you are living.
Your home is your sanctuary as it should be. You should never feel in danger, unprotected, and threat. It is where you and your family and friends should go when the world outside is not safe anymore. Lacking a proper home security is like putting yourself and your family in great danger.
Here is some common reason why you should get a home security.
Keeping your home and family safe. With a home security protecting your home, you can trust that your family is always safe. You can sleep peacefully at night, live happily at morning, and you could be with your family without the worry of unwanted guests.
No worries while on vacation. As long as you have the best and advanced home security, you don't have to worry about your home getting a break-in from an intruder. Not only your home is safe, but you'll enjoy your vacation more.
Deterrent. Most of all intruders won't risk breaking in if they know you have a home security installed. Their most likely targets are easy and less risky than a heavily secured home as they don't want to risk of getting caught.
Fast Emergency Response. A home security that closely monitors your home will immediately notify the authorities or assistance depending on the situation that can occur.
Technological Advancements. Most modern home security systems today not only be protecting your home from intruders but also provides detection of damages or potential dangers. There are even video surveillance systems that provide feeds to your phone, so you could monitor your home wherever you are.
If you still doubt on having security systems, consider the reasons why you need it. If you care about your home and family, you would never take the chance of having an intruder disturbing your peace or even putting them in danger. You can also hire a locksmith 48101 area to check and install a high security system in your home.


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Is the Talent Gap also Due to the Inevitable LEAN Culture Implosion?
Another contributing answer for "Talent Gap Blindness" and the internal cultural talent problem can be found in Steve Gandara & Randall Benson of "Excellent Cultures" four part post on the inevitable LEAN Implosion (or any SixSigma, SAP, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement – CI processes). Through observation, historical documentation and reports like this, the international cultural dissonance between the LEAN concept of Japan's Kaizen and its Americanized interpretation and implementation is profound and a killer of the positive cultural spirit.
Are your RPOs, Temp Staffers and Recruiters violating Federal Laws?


Leadership Mississippi welcomes applicants who are corporate level leaders, executives, emerging leaders, community leaders and new-to-Mississippi leaders who are interested in learning more about Mississippi and the issues that impact our state. Our goal is to develop and maintain a network of Mississippians committed to improving the quality of life in our state. Ideal candidates are those who are passionate not only about their communities but about Mississippi and its success. Even if you have participated in your local leadership program, Leadership Mississippi offers an opportunity for you to expand your knowledge of how local and state issues impact community development.
Participation in Leadership Mississippi is determined by a competitive application process with the number of applicants far exceeding the number of available openings. A selection committee will carefully review all Leadership Mississippi applications. The committee is particularly interested in the extent to which the applicant has been involved in his/her community and in the applicant's interest in continuing and/or expanding involvement at home and on a broader scale.
Positions with a company or an organization which show a progression toward leadership or management.
Significant achievement or accomplishments in career or community service.
Status or position with company or organization.
Work experience or other experience indicative of involvement in one or more areas of business, community, civic or government service.
Additional consideration will be given to senior level leaders of organizations and graduates of local-based leadership programs.
Leadership Mississippi seeks to have class diversity among all ethnic groups, ages, genders, professions, backgrounds and geographic areas of the state.


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MULTIPURPOSE HOLDING COMPANIES
Panama 2018 | ECONOMY | B2B
Panama's unparalled stability in the region is incentivizing well-established companies to expand operations and use the country as a regional base.
ADOLFO OLLOQUI ARNEDO
Olloqui Group
DIEGO VALLARINO LEWIS
Grupo VerdeAzul
What is the company's core business in Panama?
ADOLFO OLLOQUI ARNEDO At one point in history, Panama used to be a prime location for us to import toys to the free zone, before exporting them to large markets. Originally, we built a factory close to the Colombia-Venezuela border in Cucuta but after studying the Panamanian market and realizing the large opportunities on offer, we started building our presence in Panama during the 1970s. Similarly, we discovered phenomenal prospects during an unplanned visit to Colombia. Afterwards, we decided to expand from Panama and build a platform that will facilitate exports to other regional countries. That is how Panama became Olloqui Group's base to expand into Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru. 1993 was another turning point for Olloqui as we established our telecommunications business to serve the growing needs across South America.
DIEGO VALLARINO LEWIS Our portfolio of investments focuses predominantly on the real estate and tourism sectors, and we recently started investing in logistics and agriculture. We take great pride in the projects we invest in, especially Buenaventura, which has evolved into Panama's premier and the most successful beach community. Our next step is to evolve into a permanent community incentivizing people to live year-round. Given the high visibility of the brand, we have been able to grow our portfolio of investments and are currently involved in approximately 40 projects. Today, our core business has evolved, and we focus our efforts on creating communities anchored around amenities. These are long-term, large-scale projects spanning over 20-30 years.
How has the company contributed to Panama's social and economic development?
AOA We realized the huge potential that Panama possesses to become one of the top tourist destinations in Latin America. While most of the currencies in Latin America suffered massive devaluation and volatility, Panama stood out with a stable financial model—one which could be used by citizens of other countries for savings. We spotted this chance and invested in purchasing land in Panama. Initially, we planned to build two mega hotels, but those projects were left in the pipeline for a time when Panama's tourism industry would start booming. Later, we spread an idea to build El Palacio de la Bahía, the tallest building in Latin America. By presenting the project at leading real estate industry fairs in Miami, Bogotá, and other cities, we opened the gates of Panama's blossoming tourism industry to other countries.
Can you tell us more about the VerdeAzul Foundation and its main initiatives?
DVL We established VerdeAzul Foundation with a focus on education programs around the communities we serve. Through its several programs, the foundation had an impact on 50,000 children in 2017. We also focus on education for adults. For example, we sponsor a program for indigenous people to continue their traditional Mola sewing craft by using contemporary designs so we can sell this artwork for them. We also sponsor programs for children to support their academic development and social development to stimulate their interests and morale, enabling them to integrate into the society; the initiative has been nominated for an award in Spain. The foundation mainly helps communities through learning. For example, we donate the materials to build schools, but it is the communities that build and run the initiatives.
What are your major short-term objectives ?
AOA At present, our primary objective is to work on the Palacio De La Bahia project. RC, a global group with 4 million partners that sells and administers apartments, has recently shown interest in the project. The company mostly deals with short-term rentals; however, we will discuss our plan to tap into the market of medium- to long-term rentals. The advantage that RC brings to the table is the ability to swap apartments with a time constraint. For example, an owner of an apartment in Panama City can swap his apartment with an apartment owner in New York for two weeks. Their business model has generated massive interest, especially because RC covers Mexico and Central America. Our main short-term goals are to make Palacio De La Bahia a reality and purse the apartment-sharing project with RC.
DVL Aside from implementing our diversification strategy, our main goal is to expand our market and attract international clientele. We are creating tailor-made programs and departments within the company to cater to international clientele and facilitate their stay in Panama. Our overarching theme will be to reach out to new markets and expand our demand base, while being selective in our investments. This is not a small goal; we are talking about several million in investment and development to make sure that not only Panamanians, but the international market becomes aware of Grupo VerdeAzul's quality work.
The Logi(sti)cal Song
Panama is building on the expanded capacity of its canal, while looking to enhanced trade arrangements and the potential for economic diversification.
Augusto R. Arosemena M., Minister, Commerce and Industries
TBY talks to Augusto R. Arosemena M., Minister of Commerce and Industries, on the importance of an FTA with China, being the biggest attraction for FDI in Central America, and modernizing Panama's industrial sector.
Gabriel Barletta, President, Chamber of Commerce
TBY talks to Gabriel Barletta, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama, on training programs for women, bureaucratic efficiency, and the Tourism Investment Fund.
John E Meredith, Chairman, British Chamber of Commerce in Panama
TBY talks to John E Meredith, Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Panama, on the Chamber's focus on SMEs, building peer-to-peer connections, and the importance of recruiting more young people and women.
Héctor M. Cotes M., President, Panamanian Association of Business Executives (APEDE)
TBY talks to Héctor M. Cotes M, President of Panamanian Association of Business Executives (APEDE), on focusing on Panama's strategic planning, the importance of coordination between the private and public sectors, and enticing businesses to move to Panama.
Haralambos Tzanetatos, President, H. Tzanetatos Inc.
TBY talks to Haralambos Tzanetatos, President of H. Tzanetatos Inc., on being Panama's leading cheese brand, fulfilling social responsibility, and venturing into real estate development.
Hamad Buamim, President & CEO, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
TBY talks to Hamad Buamim, President & CEO of Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, on raising awareness about business opportunities in Latin America and expanding Dubai's trade ties with Panama.
Oswaldo Karam Maciá, President, Empresas La Floresta
TBY talks to Oswaldo Karam Maciá, President of Empresas La Floresta, on being recognized as the best holding company, the importance of organizational psychology, and performing the first robotic surgery in Latin America.
Focus: SEM LAW
Key to Growth
Multinational companies already had favorable conditions in Panama, and it seems the business environment will only get better, helping to ramp up the country's growth.
Free Trade Zones
Panama is realizing the immense potential of its geographical location as a logistics hub and free trade zones are gearing up for the task.
Why Panama?
Panama's USD-pegged currency, key geographical location, and tax exceptions are just some of the factors that make it the optimal country for companies looking to enter the region.
Panama, synonymous with trade thanks to its eponymous canal, is looking at enhanced trade agreements abroad and eyeing greater economic diversification.
While Panama's reputation may have taken a few hits due to scandals in recent years, the country is demonstrating not only its transparency and first-rate regulations, but also the significance it plays in the global economy.
Inside Perspective
Juan Carlos Varela, President, Panama
Juan Carlos Varela, President of Panama, on tackling system-wide corruption, Panama-China ties, and the role of education and infrastructure in economic growth.
Focus: CHINESE RELATIONS
China's Gateway to Latin America
The initiation of diplomatic relations between China and Panama has heralded new and mutually beneficial economic opportunities.
Isabel Saint de Malo, Vice President , Panama
TBY talks to Isabel Saint de Malo, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Vice President of Panama, on Panama Coopera as the country's first national cooperation plan, forming new diplomatic relations, and modernizing government institutions.
A Financial Juggernaut
The real story in Panama is one of comprehensive rehabilitation of a banking system that while superlative in depth, has nonetheless been jolted by abuse of the nation's preferred tax regime.
Oguel Francisco Suero , General Manager, Avaistmo
TBY taIks to Oguel Francisco Suero, General Manager of Avaistmo, on the finance sector.
Néstor Blanco, General Manager, Scotiabank
TBY talks to Néstor Blanco, General Manager of Scotiabank, on competition in a small market, digitalized banking services, and the journey from a corporate commercial bank to a universal one.
Panama's adherence to strict regulations has ensured the continued flow of private investment, overcoming the shadows casted by the Panama Papers saga.
Olga Cantillo, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Panama Stock Exchange (BVP),
TBY talks to Olga Cantillo, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Panama Stock Exchange (BVP), on integrating the Panamanian and Salvadorian exchanges, becoming a regional capital market hub, and launching iLink.
Giovanna Cardellicchio, General Manager, APC Intelidat,
TBY talks to Giovanna Cardellicchio, General Manager of APC Intelidat, on improving the public's financial knowledge, protecting its data, and identifying strategic partners.
Focus: INSURANCE CONGRESS
Penetrating Panama
An insurance summit on the Isthmus could be the impetus Panama's insurance market needs to resolidify growth.
William R. Herron Jr., President & CEO , Panamericana de Avalúos
TBY talks to William R. Herron Jr., President & CEO of Panamericana de Avalúos, on its special place in the corporate community, meeting targets in a very timely fashion, and the pitfalls of election years.
Juan Carlos Martinelli, General Manager, Sagicor
TBY talks to Juan Carlos Martinelli, General Manager of Sagicor, on the advantages of the local market, attracting new entrants into the profession, and tapping the vast uninsured population.
Firms are learning to cover much-desired service gaps in the market, from international plans to a bevy of bespoke options.
A New Mix
With a new national energy plan recently put into action, Panama is set to see its energy sector transform.
Juan Giménez Rueda , General Manager, Premium Oil
TBY talks to Juan Giménez Rueda, General Manager of Premium Oil, on on the energy sector.
Víctor Carlos Urrutia, Secretary , National Secretariat of Energy
TBY talks to Víctor Carlos Urrutia, Secretary of National Secretariat of Energy, on emphasizing energy efficiency, achieving greater operational flexibility and reliability, and intergovernmental cooperation.
Nicanor Rivera, General Manager, ABB
TBY talks to Nicanor Rivera, General Manager, and Blas Gonzalez R., Cluster Manager Central America and Caribbean, of ABB, on how to handle extensive competition, expanding into solar energy, and remaining at the cutting edge of technological breakthroughs.
Miguel Bolinaga, President , AES Panama
TBY talks to Miguel Bolinaga, President of AES Panama, on meeting difficult deadlines, positioning Panama as an LNG distribution hub, and building capacity in local communities.
International players are increasing logistical efficiency, managing increasingly large parts of the supply chain, and working hand in hand with the public sector in Panama and elsewhere in the region to increase competitivity.
Focus: COBRE PANAMÁ
Mining Potential
The development of Cobre Mine in Panama will make it one of the biggest copper mines in the world, and Panama's Minera is looking to mine its full potential.
Heating Up
While renewable energy already plays a crucial role in the country's energy mix, new fields such as wind and solar are rapidly attracting investment and building up the entire industry.
Emilio Sempris, Minister, Ministery of Environment
TBY talks to Emilio Sempris, Panama's Minister of Environment, on the Million Hectares initiative, importance of public participation for sustainable development, and economic benefits of community-based ecotourism.
Javier E. Gutiérrez Alzate, General Director , CELSIA
TBY talks to Javier E. Gutiérrez Alzate, General Director of CELSIA, on the importance of developing a safety culture, solar-equipped houses, and growing demand for distribution generation opportunities.
Internationally certified cleaning and water management services are playing a crucial role as Panama looks to lead the region, and the world, in tackling environmental concerns.
Despite a difficult past few years for the industrial sector and several recurring structural challenges, 2017 and 2018 have seen positive steps forward for Panamanian industry.
, General Manager , Endress + Hauser
TBY talks to Eduardo Sequera, General Manager of Endress + Hauser, on the industry sector.
Rogelio O. Olarte, General Manager Panama , Pintuco
TBY talks to Rogelio O. Olarte, General Manager Panama of Pintuco, on bringing joy to Panamanians, connecting the factory with the commercial environment, and branding for a durable future.
José M. Miguez Jiménez, Vice President & General Manager, Max E. Jiménez
TBY talks to José M. Miguez Jiménez, Vice President & General Manager of Max E. Jiménez, on increasing customer service, maintaining traditions that stand the test of time, and finding alternative growth methods.
Focus: ADDED-VALUE LOGISTICS
Isthmus Industries
Added-value logistics and global logistics hubs are buzzwords around the Panamanian isthmus, but how does one actually become a world-class leader in such terms?
Manuel Calderón Quiel, Managing Director, Tetra Pak
TBY talks to Manuel Calderón Quiel, Managing Director of Tetra Pak, on improving services, retaining the best talent, and maintaining the highest sustainability levels.
Despite a difficult year for growth, Panamanians' demanding tastes and high expectations mean that the automobile market is still robust.
LOGISTICS & MARITIME
With Panama recognizing Beijing's primacy over Taipei in 2017, China has started investing heavily in Panamanian transport infrastructure, with plans for a huge port modernization at the canal and a possible new railway from Panama City to Chiriquí.
Thomas Rold , General Manager, Centralam Panama
TBY talks to Thomas Rold, General Manager of Centralam Panama, on the logistics and maritime sector.
Roberto Roy, Minister of Canal Affairs and Director General, Panama Metro
TBY talks to Roberto Roy, Minister of Canal Affairs and Director General of Panama Metro, on changing people's lives for the better with the metro, upcoming expansions, and setting out targets for 2019.
Juan Carlos Croston, Vice President Marketing & Corporate Affairs , Manzanillo International Terminal-Panama (MIT-Panama)
TBY talks to Juan Carlos Croston, Vice President Marketing & Corporate Affairs of Manzanillo International Terminal-Panama (MIT-Panama), on rebounding after the slowdown and making sure Panama's infrastructure works together.
Although the logistics sector is picking up after a period of slowdown, volumes are lower than in previous years, and new ideas and systems will be crucial moving forward.
Added-value Logistics
Logistics providers do not only focus on logistics; they strive to be a reliable partner for clients to help them to reach their goals.
Focus: National Logistics Strategy 2030
Hub Goals
The latest development in Panama's efforts to become a logistics hotspot, its national strategy lays the groundwork for the road to 2030.
Focus: NEW TERMINAL
Takes Two to Tango
Already known for its canal, Panama is looking to establish its dominance in the air transport space as well, expanding Tocumen International Airport.
Hugo H. Guiraud, V. President, Mapiex
TBY talks to Hugo H. Guiraud, V. President of Mapiex, on the logistics and maritime sector.
Making a Comeback
Agricultural production in Panama has declined significantly in recent years. However, the government is working to bring it back as a main pillar of the economy.
Jaime Rivera, CEO , Grupo Calesa
TBY talks to Jaime Rivera, CEO of Grupo Calesa, on main business lines, exports, and high-tech agriculture trends.
Focus: CONTROLLED AGRICULTURE
With a vast and diverse market of almost 600 million people, Latin America is increasingly adopting the use of controlled environment agriculture. Panama is positioned as a leader in the developments of the vertical farms system.
Controlled Production
Applied technological advancements are a game-changer in the agriculture sector.
Panama's twin public healthcare agencies combine to provide universal coverage, but rising costs and inefficiencies make figuring out the eventual centralization of the center a top priority.
Christian Veloza , CEO, In Fit
TBY talks to Christian Veloza, CEO of In Fit, on the heath sector.
Dr. Miguel A. Mayo, Minister, Health
TBY talks to Dr. Miguel A. Mayo, Minister of Health, on his three-pillar mandate, budget allocations, and preventative care.
Óscar Sentís, General Manager LATAM , ACINO
TBY talks to Óscar Sentís, General Manager LATAM of ACINO, on growth in the region, competitive advantages, and medical professional education.
Focus: ILLEGAL DRUGS
Countering Counterfeits
Panama's strategic location makes it a hub for both legal and illicit products, and the Ministry of Health is stepping up efforts to keep out illegal pharmaceuticals.
Despite counterfeit drug trafficking and bureaucratic inefficiencies, pharma companies in Panama are in it for the long haul.
Rafael Cohen, CEO, Pacífica Salud
TBY talks to Rafael Cohen, CEO of Pacífica Salud, on the heath sector.
Class Character
Panama has near-universal enrollment in primary education, but the sector still faces challenges in delivering high-quality education in rural areas.
Alcibíades Vásquez Velásquez, Minister , Social Development
TBY talks to Alcibíades Vásquez Velásquez, Minister of Social Development, on continuing the work of the Varela administration, helping Panama's most vulnerable, and reaching the goals of Agenda 2030.
Focus: World Youth Day 2019
The Pilgrims Are Coming
A global, Vatican-led event is bringing Panama together to pull-off a cultural and educational affair of massive proportions.
New programs, degrees, and institutes are enhancing Panama's human resource capacity across various fields.
Top-notch business schools are a cornerstone for adding value and raising the bar for talent in Panama.
The boom is over, but Panama's real estate sector has settled into a period of solid growth by focusing on expanding residential housing supply for the nation's growing middle class
Paul Soucy, President, Soucy Ingenieros
TBY talks to Paul Soucy, President of Soucy Ingenieros, on the real estate sector.
Jorge Serrano Evers, Managing Director , Panama Colón Container Port (PCCP),
TBY talks to Jorge Serrano Evers, Managing Director of Panama Colón Container Port (PCCP), on the progress of the project, being able to handle larger amounts of cargo, and creating added value at the port.
Hou Xiaotun, Executive Vice President , Powerchina
TBY talks to Hou Xiaotun, Executive Vice President of Powerchina, on its commitment to Panama, areas of opportunities, and Sino-Panamanian business ties.
With the real estate market recalibrating, there are fewer construction projects, though innovation and quality remain the focus.
Andrés Jiménez, General Manager, CEMEX
TBY talks to Andrés Jiménez, General Manager of CEMEX, on its emblematic projects in the country, initiatives to promote sustainability, and providing superior customer experience.
Diversifying development projects is a notable trend in Panama's construction and real estate sector.
Focus: CHINESE INVESTMENT
Although growth has slowed down in recent years, Panama's newly formed relationship with China has refueled future potential.
Panama's telecommunications sector has come a long way in recent years. Riding on the success of the country's quickly growing economy, the sector is poised to be one of the best in the region.
Andrey Gorsky, General Manager, Punto Pago Panama
TBY talks to Andrey Gorsky, General Manager of Punto Pago Panama, on the Telecoms and IT sector.
Seong Hyun Lee, President Central America and Caribbean, Samsung
TBY talks to Seong Hyun Lee, President Central America and Caribbean of Samsung, on the highlights of 2017, its B2B activity in Panama, and the particularities of the market.
Marcelo Mouzo, Country Manager , Telefónica
TBY talks to Marcelo Mouzo, Country Manager of Telefónica, on maximizing customer satisfaction, reaching unconnected communities, and the art of extrapolation.
Gaby Aued, General Manager , Tecnasa Group
TBY talks to Gaby Aued, General Manager of Tecnasa Group, on expansion into new markets, catching up with modern IT standards, and future plans for the overall region.
Raphael Evans, General Manager , Smartbytes
TBY talks to Raphael Evans, General Manager of Smartbytes, on its expansion plans, rebranding, and focus on certifications.
Local IT
With such stiff competition in the market, companies have to rely on innovation and references from their clients to stand out.
Focus: HUMAN TALENT
Lack of Resources
Businesses are starting to lose confidence in Panama's human talent, especially in IT, but efforts to boost capacity leave room for hope.
Panama requires strong and reliable telecommunications infrastructure able to satisfy the needs of international corporations, and in-country ISPs are up to the task.
Happy Worker, Productive Worker
Teleworking represents an opportunity for IT companies in Panama, though without clear guidelines, it can generate a series of challenges that could outweigh the benefits.
Lia P. Hernández Pérez, Country Lawyer , Fórum Jurídico Abogados (FJA),
TBY talks to Lia P. Hernández Pérez, Country Lawyer of Fórum Jurídico Abogados (FJA), on its competitive advantages, the local business environment, and areas of opportunities.
TOURISM & RETAIL
Rising Interest
Panama's tourism industry is relatively new compared to the region. However, in the short time the government has been focusing on it, the sector has taken off.
Esteban Ruiz Mosquera, Country Manager , Grupo Davissa
TBY talks to Esteban Ruiz Mosquera, Country Manager of Grupo Davissa, on serving the Panamanian customer, building its premium segment presence, and solidifying its regional presence.
Loney Armijo, Managing Director Panama and Costa Rica , Arcos Dorados Central America
TBY talks to Loney Armijo, Managing Director Panama and Costa Rica of Arcos Dorados Central America, on building a high-quality work force, offering products unique to Panama, and maintaining its leading market position.
Retail centers in Panama are constantly looking for ways to enhance customer experience through top product offerings, events for all age groups, and high-quality service.
Orestes Fintiklis, Managing Partner of Ithaca Capital Partners & Majority Owner, Grand Bahia Panama,
TBY talks to Orestes Fintiklis, Managing Partner of Ithaca Capital Partners & Majority Owner of Grand Bahia Panama, on operational shifts, tourism's potential in Panama, and expansion plans in the region.
Focus: PANAMA BRAND
Learn from thy Neighbor
With a cohesive and well-thought-out marketing strategy, Panama could become a regional tourism powerhouse.
Focus: Competitive economic growth
Getting the Edge
Panama's new administration wants to make the country's economic climate fairer and more competitive.
With Panama's economy diversifying in line with increased FDI, holdings are looking at up-and-coming sectors that will further drive growth.

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Twitter Doesn't Sell Advertising, Yet 20% of Tweets Mention Brands
Twitter's founder has indicated his lifecasting site won't be getting into the advertising game anytime soon, but a survey has found something to indicate the contrary: 20% of Tweets mention a brand somewhere in their text.
By Kit Eaton 1 minute Read
The investigation was carried out by Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology–they scanned through half a million tweets and looked for keywords. Perhaps amazingly, some 20% of Tweets were requests for product info or responses to these. The Tweets were flowing between users and friends, or particular companies, and the comments were both positive and negative.
But is this actually surprising? A figure of one in five sounds very significant, and could easily be used to suggest Twitter's being heavily utilized as a channel for product promotion, or at least to facilitate discussion about new products. But I wonder how often one mentions a brand in an ordinary face-to-face conversation without particularly realizing it, and I wonder how many of those brand-mentioning tweets were about older products, rather than the new gadgets one would assume as the subject of PR-type Tweeting? The majority of Tweets one comes across are more newsy, gossipy or merely state an opinion on events, and there are always those that are simply inane facts–presumably these constitute the remaining 80% of Tweets that don't mention products at all.
We know some companies are certainly monitoring Twitter for conversations that contain their brand name, or the names of specific gadgets, and sometimes engage in a response Tweet to correct an opinion or offer more data. And there's definitely one identifiable upside in the story–with this density of brand names, the archive of Tweets itself represents potentially rich pickings for market researchers. A deeper analysis of the archive could easily reveal exactly what people are Tweeting about when they mention brand names, whether they're positive or negative or neutral, and could even give important cues for improved product promotion.
What the data does reflect is that how people use Twitter is evolving–a fact Twitter itself has acknowledged by taking the re-Tweet meme and making it official. In essence Twitter's being used, in part, as a tool for product promotion, even as the site itself is refraining from monetizing its operation along this route.
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Born to Be Wild: IMAX
2011 G 0h 40m Blu-ray / DVD
Filmed in IMAX, this documentary captures the unique and intimate connections that developed between two scientists and two species -- orangutans and elephants -- as the men worked to save the orphaned beasts and return them to the wild.
Morgan Freeman, Birute Galdikas, Daphne Sheldrick
David Lickley
Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, IMAX
Feel-good, Family-friendly
English SDH, French, Spanish (Neutral)
English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio, English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 5.1
G - All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.
Common Sense rating OK for kids 5+
Parents need to know that this brief (40 minutes) IMAX documentary is a safe choice for younger kids because there aren't any upsetting scenes of predatory violence or deaths, both of which are common in comparable, longer films about the animal kingdom. There are, however, some references to the reasons that animals were orphaned (mostly due to poachers, since predators don't typically leave young animals alive). The two female experts followed in the documentary are wonderful role models, particularly to kids interested in zoology and nature, because they've dedicated their lives to researching and rescuing animals, as well as preserving their natural habitats.
The narration references how the baby elephants and orangutans were orphaned -- mostly because of poachers and habitat loss. A few times an animal baby has an injury -- like a chewed up ear or a missing tail -- that's mentioned and explained (i.e., hyena attack).
The movies makes the case that people should care about the future and welfare of orphaned wild animals like elephants and orangutans. Galdikas and Sheldrick both show how a life of passion and dedication to conservation can save hundreds and thousands of animals. Although the movie doesn't focus on how humans are responsible for the endangerment of the animals, it does stress that everyone can -- and should-- help rescue efforts around the world.


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Q: MSBuild - how to force "AfterBuild" target when I do deployment? I have the following setup: ASP.Net MVC .Net 4.0 solution with 5 projects in it, and several solution configurations (Site1-Stage, Site1-Live, Site2-Stage, etc). The reason for this is simple - we deploy same codebase to multiple servers with different config settings.
To manage these configurations, I use the approach described by Troy Hunt in his You're deploying it wrong! TeamCity, Subversion & Web Deploy part 1: Config transforms article. In 2 words - I do NOT have web.config in my SVN repo, instead I have Web.Base.Config, Web.Site1-Stage.Config, etc and XmlTransformation task in project AfterBuild target. During the build, the required web.config is generated based on selected configuration:
 <UsingTask TaskName="TransformXml" AssemblyFile="$(MSBuildExtensionsPath)\Microsoft\VisualStudio\v10.0\Web\Microsoft.Web.Publishing.Tasks.dll" />
  <Target Name="AfterBuild">
    <TransformXml Source="Web.Base.config" Transform="Web.$(Configuration).config" Destination="Web.config" StackTrace="true" />
  </Target>

Here comes the problem: when I'm execute MSBuild like this:
msbuild MySolution.sln /P:configuration=Site1-Stage /t:rebuild

all goes well, web.config is properly generated for the Site1-Stage configuration. However, if I run this command:
msbuild MySolution.sln /P:configuration=Site1-Stage /t:rebuild /P:DeployOnBuild=True

I get the following error:

"MySolution.sln" (rebuild target) (1) -> "MySolution\MyWebProj.csproj"
  (Rebuild target) (3) -> (PreTransformWebConfig target) ->   C:\Program
  Files
  (x86)\MSBuild\Microsoft\VisualStudio\v10.5\Web\Microsoft.Web.Publishing.targets(1399,5):
  error : Copying file Web.config to
  obj\Site1-Stage\TransformWebConfig\original\Web.config failed. Could
  not find file 'Web.config'. [MySolution\MyWebProj.csproj]

I tried to explicitly add "AfterBuild" target into MSBuild command line:
msbuild MySolution.sln /P:configuration=Site1-Stage /t:rebuild,AfterBuild /P:DeployOnBuild=True

but it resulted in the same error.
Why do I need this: it's a very isolated example, and in reality I'm trying to setup automated publishing from TeamCity CI server. I think if I add new build step with "Visual Studio (sln)" runner BEFORE my current publishing step, that would work, it will first rebuild the project (and generate web.config) - and then publish. However, i have lots of publishing steps (around 20 now) and I would like to avoid that. My understanding is that "Publish" process does the build as part of it, so I would like to "reuse" that.
Question is: how should I modify my MSBuild command line to force config transformation to happen?
Thank you.

A: Maybe use "BeforeBuild"?
BTW do you have web.config included in csproj? I believe most publish activities relies on items in project rather than in folder. You can include web.config in project, while still have excluded it from source control.

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Sugar phosphates (sugars that have added or substituted phosphate groups) are often used in biological systems to store or transfer energy. They also form the backbone for DNA and RNA. Sugar phosphate backbone geometry is altered in the vicinity of the modified nucleotides.

Examples include:
 Dihydroxyacetonephosphate
 Glucose-6-phosphate
 Phytic acid
 Teichoic acid

Electronic structure of the sugar-phosphate backbone
The sugar-phosphate backbone has multiplex electronic structure and the electron delocalisation complicates its theoretical description. Some part of the electronic density is delocalised over the whole backbone and the extent of the delocalisation is affected by backbone conformation due to hyper-conjugation effects. Hyper-conjugation arises from donor-acceptor interactions of localised orbitals in 1,3 positions.

Phosphodiesters in DNA and RNA
The phosphodiester backbone of DNA and RNA consists of pairs of deoxyribose or ribose sugars linked by phosphates at the respective 3' and 5' positions. The backbone is negatively charged and hydrophilic, which allows strong interactions with water. Sugar-phosphate backbone forms the structural framework of nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA.

Sugar phosphates are defined as carbohydrates to which a phosphate group is bound by an ester or an either linkage, depending on whether it involves an alcoholic or a hemiacetalic hydroxyl, respectively. Solubility, acid hydrolysis rates, acid strengths, and ability to act as sugar group donors are the knowledge of physical and chemical properties required for the analysis of both types of sugar phosphates. The photosynthetic carbon reduction cycle is closely associated with sugar phosphates, and sugar phosphates are one of the key molecules in metabolism,(Sugar phosphates are major players in metabolism due to their task of storing and transferring energy. Not only ribose 5-phosphate but also fructose 6-phosphate are an intermediate of the pentose-phosphate pathway which generates nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) and pentoses from glucose polymers and their degradation products.) oxidative pentose phosphate pathways, gluconeogenesis, important intermediates in glycolysis. Sugar phosphates are not only involved in metabolic regulation and signaling but also involved in the synthesis of other phosphate compounds.

Peptide nucleic acids
Peptide nucleic acid (PNA) is a nucleic acid in which natural nucleic acid has been replaced by a synthetic peptide backbone formed from N-(2-amino-ethyl)-glycine units along with sugar phosphate backbone forming in an achiral and uncharged moiety that mimics RNA or DNA oligonucleotides. PNA cannot be degraded inside living cells but it is chemically stable and resistant to hydrolytic (enzymatic) cleavage.

Role in metabolism
Sugar phosphates are major players in metabolism due to their task of storing and transferring energy. Not only ribose 5-phosphate but also fructose 6-phosphate are an intermediate of the pentose-phosphate pathway which generates nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) and pentoses from glucose polymers and their degradation products. The pathway is known as glycolysis where the same carbohydrates are degraded into pyruvates thus providing energy.  Enzymes are catalysed for the reactions of these pathways. Some enzymes contain metal centers in their active site which is important part of the enzymes and as well as for the catalysed reaction. The phosphate group can coordinate to the metal center for example, 1,6-bisphosphatase and ADP-ribose pyrophosphatase.

Phosphoglycerate and several sugar phosphates that are known intermediates of the Calvin photosynthetic carbon cycle, stimulate light-dependent carbon dioxide fixation by isolated chloroplasts. This ability is shared by certain other metabolites (e.g. glucose 1-phosphate) from which the accepted Calvin-cycle intermediates could easily be derived by known metabolic routes.

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The story of SK Tuote started with a fastener invention made in 1974, which means that the company has more than 40 years of experience in the industry. Our current fastener system includes insulation and roof fastening elements for different bases on gently sloping roofs. The method has patents, registrations of designs, and certifications in different countries. Development has boosted design and SK Tuote's own type approved roof fastening calculation program is also now included in the system. Drawing testing is done to ensure that the fasteners endure installation work at minus 40 Celsius and keep roofs in place at wind of 30 m/s.
Croco B-110 -fasteners are used to fasten two-ply roof covering or hard insulating sheet when the fix-layer is steel, concrete or wood. Fixing is done with a metal screw to steel or wood and with concrete nail to concrete. The flange is Ø 50 mm. Length of the fastener is chosen according to insulation thickness and length of the nail or the screw.
Croco A-110 -fasteners are used to fasten single ply membrane roof covering when fix-layer is steel, concrete or wood. Fixing is done with a metal screw to steel or wood and with concrete nail to concrete. The flange is Ø 50 mm and there are four studs to increase the tear resistance. The length of the fastener is chosen according to insulation thickness and the length of the nail or screw.
Power A -insulation screws are used to fasten roof covering to old roofing or insulation sheets to insulation (e.g. Styrox, foam sheets, polyurethane sheets). The flange is Ø 50 mm and the spiral size is Ø 28 mm. Length of the fastener is chosen according to insulation thickness. Power is made of strong polyamide and the standard colour is black. Power A has a square body so that it is stronger and prevents the tool to spin around during the installation.
Power A -insulation screws are used to fasten roof coverings to old roofing or insulation sheets to insulation (e.g. Styrox, foam sheets, polyurethane sheets). The flange is Ø 50 mm and the spiral size is Ø 28 mm. The length of the fastener is chosen according to insulation thickness. Power is made of strong polyamide and the standard colour is black. The adjustable Power A fastener has 50 mm adjustment margin in the length.
Power B -fasteners are used to fasten roof covering and insulation sheet to aerated concrete. It can also be used to fasten insulation sheets to insulation (e.g. Styrox, foam sheets, polyurethane sheets). Pre drilling is usually not needed, only in aged aerated concrete. The flange is Ø 50 mm and the spiral size is Ø 19 mm. The length of the fastener is chosen according to insulation thickness. Power is made of polyamide and the standard colour is black.
Croco-512 -fasteners are used to fasten roof covering and insulation sheet to aerated concrete (Siporex). The flange is Ø 50 mm. Length of the fastener is chosen according to insulation thickness. Depending on the installation depth, Ø 12 mm holes to a depth of 50-70 mm are predrilled. The expansion plug which fastens the fastener to aerated concrete is included.


Hoi An, a well-preserved port town, is a Vietnamese Provincetown of sorts. Its tranquil waterfront and art galleries make it the perfect weekend away from Hanoi and Saigon (planes connect both cities to nearby Da Nang). Hoi An is so small you can hit most every street. And the food is exceptional.
Absolute Asia (800/736-8187 or 212/627-1950) is planninga 12-day tour of Vietnam, from October 16 to 27, led by Melbourne food writer/historian Tony Tan, with a stop in Hoi An. The price of $3,985 per person, double, includes accommodations, in-country flights, cooking lessons from local chefs, and most meals. Absolute Asia also provides custom food itineraries throughout the continent and can arrange for guides, drivers, restaurant reservations, even dinners at private homes.
Saigon and Hanoi are rich in French and Italian restaurants for the timid, and spiffy spots with slightly edited Vietnamese fare for the fastidious. But if you hunker down on a stool to taste street food, you're in for a revelation.
Check into the New World Hotel (76 Le Lai St., Dist. 1, 84-8/822-8888, fax 84-8/823-0710; doubles from $65), or the Saigon Prince Hotel (63 Nguyen Hue Blvd., Dist. 1, 84-8/822-2999, fax 84-8/824-1888; doubles from $80). The former is the largest hotel in Vietnam with over 500 rooms; the latter caters to Japanese tourists with numerous sushi restaurants and shiatsu massages. Work up an appetite strolling through the Ben Thanh Market, where you can buy lacquer trays, all sorts of fabrics, and explore vast stretches of produce and foodstuffs. For lunch: fabulous banh cuon (pork and mushroom wrapped in a rice cr'pe, made while you watch), banh xeo (pancake stuffed with egg, shrimp, and onion), or seafood soup. Just point.
They say Hue cooking is better here than in Hue (perhaps because it has been southernized to fit the Saigonese's taste), which, with its imperial heritage, has a reputation for sophisticated, complex dishes that use flowers and fruit to layer flavors. At Phú Xuân (128 Dinh Tien Hoang St., Dist. 1; 84-8/820-0329; dinner for two $14), order banh uot tom chay (tiny steamed rice flour cakes topped with minced shrimp), sour pork hash, and spring rolls. Or reserve at Tib (187 Hai Ba Trung St., Dist. 3; 84-8/829-7242l dinner for two $16), a lovely old villa with a garden. Insomnia?Troll the late night snack stalls in the area called Nga San Saigon for beef ball soup, stuffed pancakes, or sweet sticky rice desserts.
Start the day as the Vietnamese do, with a bowl of pho bo or pho ga (beef or chicken broth with rice noodles) particularly at Pho Hoa (260C Pasteur St. Dist. 3, 84-8/829-7993). Sapa (26 Thai Van Lung St., Ben Nghe Ward, Dist. 1; 84-8/829-5754; brunch for two $16) is the place for great sandwiches (French bread, prosciutto, wonderful cheeses) and an all-you-can eat Sunday brunch. Segue into spiffy Don Du Café (31 Dong Du St., Ben Nghe Ward, Dist. 1; 84-8/823-2414) next door for gelati and espresso.
For a spectacular city view, have an aperitif on the Rex Rooftop Café (The Rex, 141 Nguyen Hue St., 84-8/829-2185), but don't bother eating here. Instead, go to Vy (164 Pasteur St, Ben Thanh Ward, Dist. 1; 84-8/829-0729; dinner for two $50) for roast pigeon. Or feast on sauteed whole crab at Lemon Grass (4 Nguyen Thiep St., Ben Nghe Ward, Dist. 1; 84-8/822-0496; dinner for two $7), a favorite of the city's expats. Or try Com Nieu Saigon (6C Tu Xuong St., Dist. 3; 84-8/820-3188), which specializes in clay pot rice casseroles.
Put together a breakfast from street stalls outside Cho Cu Market on Ham Nighu Street downtown. Then take a taxi to District 5, the 19th-century Chinese settlement, with narrow, frenetic streets lined with family businesses. Stop for lunch there at the sprawling Cholon Market. Or try a lunchtime tasting of stuffed buns, banh beo (steamed rice cakes served with minced shrimp and spicy fish sauce), banh bot loc (shrimp-stuffed dough), and banh uot thit-nuong (rice-dough ravioli) at 73 Nguyen Du.
Quan Truong Hao (217B Pham Viet Chanh, Dist. 1; 84-8/835-8186, reopens in February or March) is known for its snails and seafood, especially clams. Oc xao chuoi xanh is stir-fried snails with green bananas; ngheu luoc is steamed clams with a pungent dipping sauce.
Fly into Da Nang, and drive 40 minutes south by taxi or hired car to Hoi An, a once-thriving seaport, which looks much as it did a century ago. Stay at the Hoi An Hotel (6 Tran Hung Dao St.; 84-510/861-445 or 84-510/861-362; fax 510/861-636; doubles $TK), the only decent place in town, or the Furama Resort (68 Ho Xuan Huong Bac My An, Da Nang, 84-511/847-333, fax 84-511/847-666; doubles from $40), 30 minutes away by car.
Let chef-patron Madame Vy at the Mermaid cook you seafood-stuffed wonton, tuna grilled in banana leaves, and her pineapple pancake. Come for lunch and you'll want to return for dinner.
HANOI For colonial luxury, stay in the old wing of the Sofitel Metropole Saigon (15 Ngo Quyen St.; 84-4/826-6919, fax 84-4/826-6920; doubles from $259). There's great coffee and mocha latte at Bar Maj Café (SW corner of Hoan Kiem Lake, 84-4/828-7043). Explore the food streets, Ngo Cam Chi off Hang Bong Street is one of them, in the Old Quarter. The sidewalk cooks with crowds around them are the best for stuffed rice pancakes, rice noodles with snails, or bun cha (pork patties with spicy fish sauce).
For a taste of home: Little Hanoi (23 Hang Gai St.; 84-4/825-7721) for great tuna salad on a baguette, and Carvel Ice Cream (32 Le Thai To St.; 84-4/828-7192).
Have a drink before dinner at the Metropole hotel bar. Then join the long communal table at 67 Hang Dieu (Quan Bach Phuong; 67 Hang Dieu St.; 84-4/824-5352), where the one (and only) dish is fabulous bun bo nam bo, a beef soup with noodles and shallot crisps. Afterward, take in a water puppet show performed by the Thang Long troupe at the Kim Dong Water Puppetry Theatre (57 Dinh Tien Hoang St.; 84-4/825-5450).
At the legendary Cha Ca La Vong (14 Cha Ca St.; 84-4/825-3929; dinner for two $9), where the tables have braziers, cook yourself ca lang, a mild white fish, steeped in the family's secret spices. (Add dill, noodles, peanuts, and fiery chili to taste.) That's all they have, and all they need to have.
Brothers Café (26 Nguyen Thui Hoc St., 84-4/733-3866; dinner for two $20) serves traditional fare in a lovingly restored villa. Quan Hué (6 Ly Thuong Kiet St., 84-4/826-4062) is a sidewalk shack/café serving the best Hue food in town.


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Today's travel intel
10/3/2012 — By Sean O'Neill
Fly to Germany on a $500 round-trip airfare (after taxes). The little-known German airline LTU International Airways is holding a fare sale for departures this month from Ft. Myers, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City. For example, round-trip flights departing this month between New York City and Munich start at $318, plus taxes of about $120. Or fly between Miami and Berlin for round-trip fares starting at $368, plus taxes of about $150. Details here. One downside of LTU is that its departures are infrequent. For instance, it flies merely twice a week from Las Vegas to Germany. Its fares also do not show up in the search results of many online travel websites, such as Kayak.com, so you may want to comparison shop at LTU.com when researching a trip to Germany. (Related note: You can read about Germany's Fairy-Tale Castle Hotels by clicking here.)
Freebies in Delaware. On Saturday, May 19, residents can flash their driver's license or student ID to get free access to any of 48 attractions in the state, such as Monster Racing Excitement at the Dover Speedway, Governor Ross Mansion, Fenwick Island Lighthouse, and the Museum of Small Town Life. Alas, the state's prime jewel, Longwood Gardens, isn't participating and will charge $14 per ticket as usual. Editor's Note: There's a good reason why Longwood Gardens isn't participating. It's in Pennsylvania, not Delaware. I regret the error, and thanks to reader Mike for pointing out the mistake.
Memorial Day bed and breakfast deals. You'll find packages for stays in California, Connecticut, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Ohio by clicking here. For other deals in these and other states, visit the excellent website BnBFinder.com. Hint: Click on its "Specials" page to find its most surprising deals.
Jump-start your trip-planning for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing...
Sales of event tickets don't start until September from the official source, CoSport.com, but tour companies are already planning their travel itineraries. Only one company is expected to be able to sell tour packages that include tickets, and that's Cartan Tours, which has debuted its 32-page brochure of packages. Find it here. (A tip: Despite its confusingly-worded instructions, you don't have to submit your personal information to see the brochure. Just click "next" on this website page.) The rates don't exactly shout "budget travel." The starting price for an air/hotel package, not including tickets, is $5,395 per person, plus taxes, which includes a four-night stay at a Courtyard by Marriott in Beijing.
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Home » Events & media » First-hand transformation
ANUMSA president Chit Win with primary school students in Myanmar. Photo supplied.
First-hand transformation
The 'Quad' and Disaster Management: An Australian Perspective
Kate Stevenson and David Envall, 'The "Quad" and Disaster Management: An Australian Perspective', in Yuki Tatsumi and Jason Li, eds, International Disaster Response: Rebuilding the Quad? W
Martyrs' Day a wake-up call
Inside Myanmar's Turbulent Transformation
Tackling the region's policy challenges
Last week, fellow students from the Australian National University and I visited two villages in Myanmar's Ayeyarwaddy Region to deliver stationery to primary school children. The trip also provided an opportunity to witness how the grassroots has responded to Myanmar's political and economic transformations.
The trip was organised by the ANU Myanmar Students' Association (ANUMSA) – an increasingly active student body thanks to a growing number of students from Myanmar as well as students whose research focuses on Myanmar's political and societal changes. It isn't the only charitable work the group has undertaken of late.
When disastrous floods affecting half the country hit Myanmar hard in August last year, ANUMSA promptly responded by organising seminars on disaster management and raising A$ 6,000 — which we delivered to four of the five affected areas in Myanmar. This trip was also made to give the remaining proceeds in person.
Through a local network in Ayeyarwaddy Region, we managed to find two primary schools that would receive our donations. Thin Pyie Oo, a public policy student and a recipient of a prestigious Australia Award Scholarship explained her experience with local volunteers.
"They were very much committed to the development of their communities. They know how to reconcile the donor's intentions and local needs," she said.
From a donor's perspective, ANUMSA was satisfied with the level of co-operation and accountability we received from local volunteers.
Before we arrived at our destination, we were intrigued by how locals engaged in community development. We met Zaw Win, our fixer in Pathein. He is a local development worker highly respected by the regional government. He told me how he and his partners worked hard during the flood disaster.
"We couldn't wait for government assistance. We had to rely on ourselves. But we were able to convince the government to allow us to use its facilities, including warehouses, boats and so on. We developed a working relationship and confidence with the local government."
We arrived at Thayet Kone and Thayet Cho Kone villages around noon. These two villages are adjacent to each other. One is predominantly a Kayin Buddhist village and the other is a Kayin Christian village. I saw Kayin flags in every household as locals had just celebrated Kayin New Year.
Located in Pathein Township about 10 kilometres off the Ngwe Saung-Pathein Road, a few years ago both villages were inaccessible by car or even by motorbike. People had to walk across muddy farmlands for hours.
Kyi Kyi Win, another volunteer and former teacher, told me that thanks to the constituency development fund provided by the parliament, villagers had developed a gravel road connecting the villages. She laughingly recounted how all the villagers voted for the political party that sponsored the project. During the flooding, the bridge was washed away and I saw local villagers constructing it again. The election was over and apparently it was back to self-reliance.
The Christian villagers hosted lunch at their church. We also had to be aware of local politics and, therefore, paid our respect to monks in the Buddhist village and ate what they had prepared. Thagyi, or village chief, Than Htwe made sure that we complied with their customs.
He is a village-tract administrator overseeing eight Kayin villages, but his tenure is about to finish. He told me how villagers these days were better-informed thanks to mobile communications. He was delighted when one of the primary school children told us that he wanted to become Thagyi like him when he grew up.
Our presence attracted more attention than the usual donation ceremony. We delivered school bags, lunch boxes and stationery to over 120 students from the villages' two primary schools. We tried to mingle with the children but we were overwhelmed by their questions. Ye Yint, an undergraduate student and a presidential scholarship recipient, was bombarded "What language do they speak in Australia?" "Do they like playing football?" "What are you doing there?" "Why can't you study in Myanmar?"
Some children asked more serious questions; "Why are we poor?" Some of them had not seen a pencil sharpener in their life! The teachers tried to impress us by arranging a talent show. Su Su Lin, a graduate student whose background is public health, showed the children how to wash their hands properly and how to eat healthily.
Our trip was a snapshot of Myanmar's transformation. We saw a surge of homegrown domestic assistance and how it compared with international help. There were important take home lessons. Local networks are increasingly accountable when engaging with donors. Local governments are becoming responsive to community calls but are still under various constraints.
We also saw patterns of patron-client relationships but at the end of the day, it is all about self-reliance. We saw development as a way to bind the people together. And we witnessed all this because we decided to go to the field by ourselves and deliver the assistance.
Thank you to all the students and friends of Myanmar from Australia for their support. We encourage everyone to go to the grassroots level to realise how Myanmar has changed.
Chit Win is a PhD student from ANU Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs. He is also the President of the ANU Myanmar Students' Association (ANUMSA). On 11 January 2016 he led a trip to Ayeyarwaddy Region to deliver donations collected by ANUMSA in the aftermath of floods in Myanmar in August 2015.
Tags: Chit Win, ANUMSA, political transformation, local development, disaster management


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DeMastro Vineyards is a winery in the Vincentown section of Southampton in Burlington County, New Jersey. DeMastro has 31 acres of grapes under cultivation, and produces 7,000 cases of wine per year. The winery was incorporated in 1990. The winery's name is an amalgamation of the owners' surnames.

Wines
DeMastro Vineyards is in the Outer Coastal Plain AVA, and produces wine from Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot noir, and Riesling grapes.

Licensing, associations, and distribution
DeMastro has a farm winery license from the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which allows it to produce up to 50,000 gallons of wine per year, operate up to 15 off-premises sales rooms, and ship up to 12 cases per year to consumers in-state or out-of-state. The winery is not a member of the Garden State Wine Growers Association or the Outer Coastal Plain Vineyard Association. DeMastro sells their wines on-site, at local restaurants, and though online sales.

See also
Alcohol laws of New Jersey
American wine
Judgment of Princeton
List of wineries, breweries, and distilleries in New Jersey
New Jersey Farm Winery Act
New Jersey Wine Industry Advisory Council
New Jersey wine

References

Wineries in New Jersey
Southampton Township, New Jersey
Tourist attractions in Burlington County, New Jersey


Job interview day. Hmm. I now realise how little I know of Local Education Authority finance. Sadly, I may never get to learn! Otherwise struggling with GNOME-popt (specifically string arguments), and wishing my new GNOME book had arrived from BOL.


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US strikes Iranian-backed militia facilities in Syria
By loboinstitute_yowwy3 February 27, 2021 Print
As published by the Financial Times
Washington | The Biden administration conducted an airstrike in Syria on Thursday (Friday AEDT) that officials believe killed a number of alleged Iranian-linked fighters, signalling its intent to use targeted military action to push back against violence tied to Tehran.
The attack on a border-crossing station in eastern Syria, the first lethal operation ordered by the Biden administration against Iran's network of armed proxies, was "authorised in response to recent attacks against American and coalition personnel in Iraq, and to ongoing threats," Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.
The facilities were used by Iranian-linked Iraqi militias, including Kataib Hezbollah and Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, he said.
The operation follows a deadly attack on a location housing US personnel in Iraq that American officials have attributed to Iranian-linked groups. Earlier this month, rocket fire in northern Iraq killed a contractor working with the US military and injured a US service member.
"President Biden will act to protect American and coalition personnel," Mr Kirby said in a statement. "We have acted in a deliberate manner that aims to de-escalate the overall situation in both eastern Syria and Iraq."
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin earlier told reporters he was confident the building targeted in Syria was used by the militia responsible for recent attacks.
"It was my recommendation. We've said a number of times, we will respond on our timeline. And, once again [we] wanted to be sure of the connectivity and that we had the right targets," the Military Times quoted him as saying.
The White House did not issue a statement or otherwise acknowledge the strike.
A US official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to provide additional details, said the single strike targeted a cluster of buildings along Syria's eastern border and was believed to have killed up to a handful of people.
The attack comes as President Joe Biden tries to open a diplomatic door to Iran. Mr Biden has agreed to European-led talks with Iran about the future of the 2015 international nuclear deal that President Donald Trump renounced.
Iran has appeared to rebuff Mr Biden's initial efforts to resume diplomacy, and for now the United States remains outside the agreement. The airstrike appears to be part of a US message to Iran that it cannot improve its leverage in talks by attacking US interests. But Mr Biden's decision to use force may also set back his plan to shift the focus of US national security away from the Middle East in a long-planned pivot to Asia.
"The strike, the way I see it, was meant to set the tone with Tehran and dent its inflated confidence ahead of negotiations," said Bilal Saab, a former Pentagon official who is currently a senior fellow with the Middle East Institute.
"You don't want to enter into potential talks with Iran on any issue with a bruise to your face from the Irbil attacks."
The operation follows intense US-Iranian hostilities during the Trump administration, which identified weakening Iran's leadership as a top foreign policy priority. In January 2020, the military launched a strike killing a senior Iranian military figure, Qasem Soleimani, in Baghdad. In response, Iran launched a major missile attack on a base housing US troops in Iraq.
Some experts said the airstrike on Thursday signals a strategic middle ground that avoids further diplomatic strains with the Iraqi government, which assists the United States in the fight against the Islamic State and could view a strike in Iraq as a violation of its sovereignty.
Mick Mulroy, who served as a top Pentagon official for the Middle East during the Trump administration and is now an analyst with ABC News, said the strike was probably "calculated and scaled to avoid an escalation and send a message that Iran's use of militias as proxies will not allow them to avoid responsibility."
SITE Intelligence Group reported that a pro-Shiite militant news outlet minimized the effect of the strike, alleging it struck an empty building and killed one person.
As the Pentagon seeks to shift its focus, officials are conducting a review of the US posture in Iraq, where a force of about 2500 remains to support counterinsurgent operations, and in Syria, where US troops number fewer than 1000.


I have been viewing a couple of Mac user forums and there has been extensive discussions of using iWeb in conjunction with purchased templates. I have done some quick searches and was not able to locate any real estate template suites. Has anyone seen a real estate series of iWeb templates or an iWeb real estate template suite? I have heard that they exist but I have not been able to locate anything beyond individual iWeb templates and most are fairly basic.
Sam, I think you are the techie kid I forgot to have! If you move to Washington, I will adopt you! I'd love real estate templates for MAC. I'm sure they would make my life simpler. But I would be totally clueless about what to do with one if it came up and bit me!
I was doing some research for macs+active rain and saw this old post. Did you find what you are looking for? I see this is from 2007. But if you want to see my site and talk call me. I would love to work with someone sharing info if you are still leaning to the mac.


Havent posted for a while just been trying diff things with lotto wheels. Thought I see what you think of (17v,7k,6t,7m) 606b Based on a lotto with 6 balls plus 1 bonus ball.
What is it about prime numbers eg I went back thru over 600 past draws and there was between 1 and 4 prime numbers about 98% of the draws.
Is there a pattern to this or just ramdom chance. If theres a pattern it could be something to work on.
Been playing around with [GW] for the last 2 weeks think I have it soughted now just wondering has anyone found interesting ways of useing it.
Thanks for the reply. Iv been playing around with GW now for a week now brilliant. Question if I use 5if7 in a 6 plus bonus ball lotto will it give 5 number prize if 7 balls a drawn and Iv created 100% wheel say 20 6 5 7.
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Suspect indicted in murder of Ohio man
by: Gerry Ricciutti
EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio (WKBN)- Columbiana County Prosecutor Vito Abruzzino announced that a man has been indicted in the 2021 shooting death of an East Liverpool man.
According to a press release, Elvin "EJ" Tisdale of Newell, West Virginia, was indicted by a Columbiana County Grand Jury on charges that include aggravated murder, murder and weapons offenses in the shooting death of 20-year-old Brycen Douglas.
One injured after truck drives into Vandalia home
Reports said that Douglas was killed in front of a residence on Pennsylvania Avenue in East Liverpool on July 15, 2021.
Abruzzino credited state and local law enforcement agencies, saying that the East Liverpool Police Department, Ohio BCI and members of the Columbiana County Major Crimes Task Force helped investigate thoroughly resulting in the grand jury indictment.
Tisdale is in custody. Reports said he is waiting on extradition from West Virginia to Ohio.
Florida nursing scheme: Where are they now?
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Sky v Skykick – why does it matter to brand owners?
Aaron Wood
ARTICLE6 November 2019
What is the dispute about?
Sky has a very large portfolio of trade marks. It covers almost every possible product or service possible, due to a strategy that says it is cheaper to register everything.
The problem is that this creates a massive block to anyone wanting to use the mark Sky, regardless of whether their business is connected to anything Sky actually does.
A recent Opinion from the Advocate General to the European Court of Justice has suggested in the strongest possible terms that this is impermissible, and that the use of certain terms is contrary to the public interest in the trade mark system working effectively.
Sky are not, of course, the only company that have kept a vice-like grip on their mark.
Other companies such as O2, Monster Energy and G-Star Raw have also sought very broad rights and have been active in going after anyone who includes the element in their mark, regardless of the industry. Some of these companies have also adopted a practice called evergreening, where these incredibly broad lists are refiled every few years to ensure that this strategy does not fail.
Why is Sky v Skykick so significant?
The Skykick case looks likely to shoot a massive hole through that strategy, meaning that these companies will now have to review which cases they bring and how they fight them. It will mean that trade mark applications are likely to be more expensive, as specialist lawyers will need to take more time to draft a list of goods and services which will be secure. It may mean that oppositions that currently look unassailable will turn. Finally, it will bring EU practice closer to US practice, which already has stricter rules about the list of goods and services.
For brand owners the challenge will be to develop effective strategies and to review live cases to establish whether they are likely to still succeed, and whether further tactical steps would clear current objections. For those without an active raft of disputes, the next review will probably come when a dispute arises, and at this stage you should look at the continuing validity of your rights.
If you have a question or a problem, then get in contact with Aaron Wood on 020 3319 3700 or [email protected]


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Ludwig Ziehen (* 7. Januar 1871 in Frankfurt am Main; † 4. Juli 1951 in Roitzsch, Landkreis Bitterfeld, Sachsen-Anhalt) war ein deutscher Lehrer und Altphilologe.

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Ludwig Ziehen wurde als dritter Sohn des Schriftstellers Eduard Ziehen geboren. Seine älteren Brüder sind der Psychiater und Philosoph Theodor Ziehen und der Pädagoge Julius Ziehen. 1893 wurde er an der Universität Bonn promoviert.

1897 wurde er Oberlehrer am Goethe-Gymnasium in Frankfurt am Main (von 1901 bis 1906 beurlaubt als Prinzenerzieher in Plön). Von 1911 bis 1916 war er Direktor des Domgymnasiums in Merseburg. Von 1916 bis 1934 war er als Oberstudiendirektor Leiter der Ritterakademie in Brandenburg an der Havel und damit kraft Amtes auch Mitglied des Domkapitel Brandenburg. 1932 wurde er Mitglied der NSDAP.

Schriften (Auswahl)
 Leges sacrae in titulis graecis servatae. Pars prior. Bonn 1893, .
 Leges Graeciae et insularum. Leipzig 1906 (Digitalisat).
 Der künftige Lehrplan des humanistischen Gymnasiums. Kritische Betrachtungen und praktische Vorschläge zur Schulreform. Langensalza 1920, .
 Bismarck. Geleitbuch zum Bismarck-Film. Berlin 1926, .

Weblinks

 Personalbogen von Ludwig Ziehen in der Personalkartei der Gutachterstelle des BIL in der Archivdatenbank der Bibliothek für Bildungsgeschichtliche Forschung (BBF)
 Ludwig Ziehen in der Zeit des Nationalsozialismus – Stadtmuseum Brandenburg

Fußnoten

Lehrer
Altphilologe (19. Jahrhundert)
Altphilologe (20. Jahrhundert)
Domherr (Brandenburg an der Havel)
NSDAP-Mitglied
Deutscher
Geboren 1871
Gestorben 1951
Mann


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Mary Kibble's Role Gives a New Meaning to "In-House"
Mary Kibble has grown and advanced Schneider Electric, strengthening and streamlining the company's corporate governance process along the way
By Dan Caffrey
Bonnie Jarrett Focuses on the Bigger Picture
Mary Kibble recognizes that, back in 2007, it wasn't all that rare for a lawyer to want to go in-house at some point in their career. They just usually didn't do it right out of law school. But that's exactly how she ended up at Schneider Electric, the European global specialist in energy management and automation.
At the time, Schneider had just acquired American Power Conversion Corporation and was seeking out a corporate intern to help lighten the workload. Kibble landed the role with one year to go at Roger Williams University School of Law. She eventually got hired full-time as legal counsel; today, she serves as the company's assistant general counsel and head of global corporate governance.
Portrait by Marial Maher
"I consider myself extremely lucky to have found the right company—one that was willing to take chance on an attorney who didn't have any experience at the time," Kibble says. She specifically credits Peter Wexler, Schneider's senior vice president and chief legal officer, who was general counsel of American Power Conversion Corporation when she was hired.
"Peter has always been dedicated to finding young professionals from different backgrounds," Kibble says. "Luckily for me and others, even though he is incredibly busy, he prides himself in investing in supervision and training programs, as well as developmental exposure. He's connected the younger team with mentors who really understand the role of an in-house lawyer."
Today, as an in-house lawyer herself, Kibble has seen her work evolve from the management of Schneider's Secure Power entities in the US to having her own global team, and reporting directly to Wexler as a member of his Global Legal Leadership team. Kibble's Global Corporate Governance Team is responsible for all of the company's legal entities, with limited exception.
"There's been a steady trajectory to my career," Kibble says. "Schneider's legal department is a unique place in that it allows space for a new lawyer to grow professionally and really define a career path progressing fairly rapidly over not too long a period of time." Kibble also acknowledges Wexler's dedication to the retention and development of women into senior leadership positions.
A significant portion of Kibble's work deals with subsidiary management, which Wexler has always viewed as its own discipline rather than letting it fall by the wayside, as is common at other companies.
"Over the years, it's been an area where we've built a strategy and a way forward through a more complex compliance environment for Schneider," Kibble says. "The biggest challenge posed by governance and subsidiary management in a global market stems from regulatory complexity, as well as the continual changes to regulations across so many jurisdictions.
"We're operating in so many geographies that there's just an inherent increased risk exposure on the governance side," she adds. "To navigate that, you're going to need a systematic approach to the management of your legal entity's structure and robust corporate governance policies. You want as much consistency as possible."
"Varied backgrounds, cultural experiences, and perspectives are key to the success of a large cross-border transaction. There's that feeling that we're all in this together."
To achieve this kind of streamlining, Schneider has partnered with Citco and its Global Subsidiary Governance Services team that manages most of the company's entities on a day-to-day basis via its single-point-of-contact model.
As Kibble describes it, having a one-stop shop and a trusted partner in Citco has resulted in invaluable benefits, including a comprehensive compliance calendar, accurate and up-to-date corporate records, synergistic M&A activity support, adherence to the company's key policies, and compliance and control across an ever-expanding number of jurisdictions. Prior to Schneider's collaboration with Citco, there was potential mismanagement given there was a different method of entity management in almost every country of operation.
"Now there's just a general accountability to the overall process," Kibble says.
The second vital part of her job is corporate transactional support—an area she's become very familiar with, thanks to Wexler's support and guidance and the tutelage of another mentor, Germaine Gurr, Schneider's former vice president and deputy general counsel.
"Germaine was in charge of all corporate transactional work for Schneider at the time," Kibble says. "Her role comprised everything from mergers and acquisitions to joint ventures, financing transactions, large-scale carve-outs, and internal restructurings. She shared this continual growth mindset that she has and really took the time to include me in everything, making sure I got visibility with management and key decision-makers."
When Gurr left Schneider to go back to the law-firm world (in a sort of inverse of Kibble's own career), Kibble stepped into her current role and became more involved with corporate transactions. Coupled with subsidiary management, her workday involves a lot of juggling due to Schneider's multinational presence.
Gurr, now a partner at White & Case's global M&A practice, still admires the work that Kibble is doing. "Mary Kibble is a consummate professional and the person you want on your team: focused, sharp, reliable, considerate, and accountable," Gurr says. "Mary has always taken on tasks and new responsibilities in stride and with confidence. Her ability to think about things logically and methodically truly makes her an amazing asset."
In addition to Citco, there's another essential—though maybe not as obvious—component for successfully navigating such a large legal entity and increasingly complex cross-border and carve-out deals: a prioritization of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). As Kibble explains, many of Schneider's transactions have a scope that requires a truly global mindset.
She cites the company's 2020 acquisition of Larsen & Toubro's Electrical & Automation business in conjunction with the Company's JV partner Temasek as an example—one that spanned four continents and ten jurisdictions, and involved the outside counsel of both White & Case and AZB & Partners in India.
"Varied backgrounds, cultural experiences, and perspectives are key to the success of a large cross-border transaction," Kibble says. "There's that feeling that we're all in this together. We're all working toward this common goal. Schneider is committed to offering equal opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and wants their employees—no matter who they are, or where in the world they live—to feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.
"The Global Legal Department under Peter views diversity, equity, and inclusion as crucial to their overall success and imperative to drive the innovation, collaboration, and high performance necessary to execute on the most challenging and complex deals."
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Q: LaTeX, Tikz and `miter` So I wanted to create graphs in my document (which I created in Matlab for simplicity reasons and exported using matlab2tikz) that have the same formatting, fonts etc. as the main text in my document.
matlab2tikz creates this code which draws the graph using tables. The problem is that the graph is a piecewise defined function and where two parts of the graph meet there is this "gap" which I want to get rid of.
I tried using miter, but unfortunately I wasn't able to get it to work.
Does someone has a hint for me?
Adding a MWE:
    \documentclass[11pt]{scrartcl}
    \usepackage[utf8x]{inputenc}
    \usepackage{amsmath}
    \usepackage{graphicx}
    \usepackage{lmodern}
    \usepackage{mathtools}
    \usepackage{amsfonts}
    \usepackage{tikz}
    \usepackage{pgfplots}

    \begin{document}

    \begin{figure}

    % This file was created by matlab2tikz.
    %
    \begin{tikzpicture}[%
    line join = miter
    ]

    \begin{axis}[%
    width=0.856\textwidth,
    height=0.54\textwidth,
    at={(0\textwidth,0\textwidth)},
    scale only axis,
    xmin=0,
    xmax=4,
    xlabel style={font=\color{white!15!black}},
    xlabel={Periodo $T\,[s]$},
    ymin=0,
    ymax=0.09,
    ylabel style={font=\color{white!15!black}},
    ylabel={$S_d\,[g]$},
    axis background/.style={fill=white},
    axis x line*=bottom,
    axis y line*=left,
    scaled y ticks = false,
    y tick label style={/pgf/number format/.cd, fixed, fixed zerofill,precision=2, /tikz/.cd}
    ]
    \addplot [color=black, line width=1.0pt, forget plot]
      table[row sep=crcr]{%
    0   0.036\\
    0.0109  0.0411876\\
    0.0218  0.0463752\\
    0.0327  0.0515628\\
    0.0436  0.0567504\\
    0.0545  0.061938\\
    0.0654  0.0671256\\
    0.0763  0.0723132\\
    0.0872  0.0775008\\
    0.0981  0.0826884\\
    0.109   0.087876\\
    };
    \addplot [color=black, line width=1.0pt, forget plot]
      table[row sep=crcr]{%
    0.109   0.087876\\
    0.327   0.087876\\
    };
    \addplot [color=black, line width=1.0pt, forget plot]
      table[row sep=crcr]{%
    0.327   0.087876\\
    0.3967  0.0724362288883287\\
    0.4664  0.0616111749571183\\
    0.5361  0.0536009177392277\\
    0.6058  0.0474338923737207\\
    0.6755  0.0425395292376018\\
    0.7452  0.0385607246376811\\
    0.8149  0.0352625500061357\\
    0.8846  0.0324841193759891\\
    0.9543  0.0301115498270984\\
    1.024   0.02806196484375\\
    1.0937  0.0262736143366554\\
    1.1634  0.0246995461578133\\
    1.2331  0.0233034238910064\\
    1.3028  0.0220566871354007\\
    1.3725  0.0209365770491803\\
    1.4422  0.0199247344335044\\
    1.5119  0.0190061855942853\\
    1.5816  0.0181685963581184\\
    1.6513  0.0174017150124145\\
    1.721   0.0166969506101104\\
    };
    \addplot [color=black, line width=1.0pt, forget plot]
      table[row sep=crcr]{%
    1.721   0.0166969506101104\\
    1.83599380839719    0.0146708906007282\\
    1.95098761679437    0.0129924147965453\\
    2.06598142519156    0.0115863349149064\\
    2.18097523358874    0.0103967460331488\\
    2.29596904198593    0.00938138258417489\\
    2.41096285038311    0.00850781163737593\\
    2.5259566587803 0.00775081041470584\\
    2.64095046717749    0.00709052498321459\\
    2.75594427557467    0.00651115507750974\\
    2.87093808397186    0.006\\
    };
    \addplot [color=black, line width=1.0pt, forget plot]
      table[row sep=crcr]{%
    2.87093808397186    0.006\\
    4   0.006\\
    };
    \end{axis}
    \end{tikzpicture}

    \end{figure}

    \end{document}

A: Can't you just comment out the extra \addplots and make it one single plot?
Ie,
\documentclass[11pt]{scrartcl}
\usepackage[utf8x]{inputenc}
\usepackage{amsmath}
\usepackage{graphicx}
\usepackage{lmodern}
\usepackage{mathtools}
\usepackage{amsfonts}
\usepackage{tikz}
\usepackage{pgfplots}

\begin{document}

\begin{figure}

% This file was created by matlab2tikz.
%
\begin{tikzpicture}[%
line join = miter
]

\begin{axis}[%
width=0.856\textwidth,
height=0.54\textwidth,
at={(0\textwidth,0\textwidth)},
scale only axis,
xmin=0,
xmax=4,
xlabel style={font=\color{white!15!black}},
xlabel={Periodo $T\,[s]$},
ymin=0,
ymax=0.09,
ylabel style={font=\color{white!15!black}},
ylabel={$S_d\,[g]$},
axis background/.style={fill=white},
axis x line*=bottom,
axis y line*=left,
scaled y ticks = false,
y tick label style={/pgf/number format/.cd, fixed, fixed zerofill,precision=2, /tikz/.cd}
]
\addplot [color=black, line width=1.0pt, forget plot]
  table[row sep=crcr]{%
0   0.036\\
0.0109  0.0411876\\
0.0218  0.0463752\\
0.0327  0.0515628\\
0.0436  0.0567504\\
0.0545  0.061938\\
0.0654  0.0671256\\
0.0763  0.0723132\\
0.0872  0.0775008\\
0.0981  0.0826884\\
0.109   0.087876\\
%};
%\addplot [color=black, line width=1.0pt, forget plot]
 % table[row sep=crcr]{%
0.109   0.087876\\
0.327   0.087876\\
%};
% \addplot [color=black, line width=1.0pt, forget plot]
 % table[row sep=crcr]{%
0.327   0.087876\\
0.3967  0.0724362288883287\\
0.4664  0.0616111749571183\\
0.5361  0.0536009177392277\\
0.6058  0.0474338923737207\\
0.6755  0.0425395292376018\\
0.7452  0.0385607246376811\\
0.8149  0.0352625500061357\\
0.8846  0.0324841193759891\\
0.9543  0.0301115498270984\\
1.024   0.02806196484375\\
1.0937  0.0262736143366554\\
1.1634  0.0246995461578133\\
1.2331  0.0233034238910064\\
1.3028  0.0220566871354007\\
1.3725  0.0209365770491803\\
1.4422  0.0199247344335044\\
1.5119  0.0190061855942853\\
1.5816  0.0181685963581184\\
1.6513  0.0174017150124145\\
1.721   0.0166969506101104\\
%   };
%\addplot [color=black, line width=1.0pt, forget plot]
%  table[row sep=crcr]{%
1.721   0.0166969506101104\\
1.83599380839719    0.0146708906007282\\
1.95098761679437    0.0129924147965453\\
2.06598142519156    0.0115863349149064\\
2.18097523358874    0.0103967460331488\\
2.29596904198593    0.00938138258417489\\
2.41096285038311    0.00850781163737593\\
2.5259566587803 0.00775081041470584\\
2.64095046717749    0.00709052498321459\\
2.75594427557467    0.00651115507750974\\
2.87093808397186    0.006\\
%  };
%\addplot [color=black, line width=1.0pt, forget plot]
  %table[row sep=crcr]{%
2.87093808397186    0.006\\
4   0.006\\
};
\end{axis}
\end{tikzpicture}

\end{figure}

\end{document}

and here the result (I took a fragment there)