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Q: Can't import a utility jar class to dynamic web project I am building an EAR called myCommander. I have a web module called myCommanderWeb.  I have a java module called myConnect which contains several ldap handler classes and a server api (third party software) handler class.  I'm using RAD 7.5 with WAS 7.0 stub server.  I have added both modules to myCommander's dependencies.  myConnect shows up as a Utility Jar in myCommander.  The only way I can use the handler classes in myCommanderWeb is to export myConnect as a jar and then add it to myCommanderWeb's build path.  But this is retarding my testing processes.  If I make a change to myConnect, I have to re-jar it.  Then have to restart my WAS server. The reason I am breaking the myConnect out from myCommanderWeb is so I can use it for another web app (myOtherApp).
My questions are:

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*Am I missing something in the J2EE design that makes testing easier?

*Is there a better way to structure my application?

I realize this is a slightly vague question set, but please respond with any direction possible.

A: I'm able to test by adding myConnect's class folder to myCommanderWeb's build path. I added this line to myCommander's application.xml for deploying.
<library-directory>myConnect</library-directory>

Not sure if this is best practice, but it works well for what I'm trying to do.

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Hotel Maan is located in the heart of the city just away 1.5 Km from the City Railway Station and 500 meters from the main Bus Stand Suitable for Corporate Guests as well as Tourists.Hotel Maan is patently the finest udaipur budget hotel.A tranquil shelter with an uncompromising commitment to excellence ,it represents harmony between luxury and refinement. A bespeaks grace, subtlety and intimacy. Hotel Maan delights you with its excellent services,timelessvalues and peaceful atmosphere believing in an impeccable level of service. We offer 20 Rooms ( Non Air-conditioned and Air-conditioned). All the Rooms are well furnished and equipped with all modern amenities to ensuring the relaxation and comfort of guest. Hotel Maan - Is an Udaipur Budget Hotel in Rajasthan offers Budget accommodation for a nice stay and enjoy the Tourist Attractions near Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Complimentary Newspapers in Lobby, Disabled Facilities, Family/Child Friendly, Audio-Visual Equipment, RO Water Purification System, Room Service, Smoking Rooms, Backup Generator, Safe Deposit Box-Front Desk, Security Guard.
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package org.apache.velocity.demo;

import java.io.File;
import java.io.StringWriter;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Date;
import java.util.List;

import org.apache.velocity.Template;
import org.apache.velocity.VelocityContext;
import org.apache.velocity.app.Velocity;
import org.apache.velocity.app.VelocityEngine;
import org.apache.velocity.runtime.RuntimeConstants;
import org.apache.velocity.runtime.resource.loader.ClasspathResourceLoader;
import org.nbone.test.domain.User;

public class HelloVelocity {

	 static void init() {
		 System.out.println("=======================");
	 }
	 public static void main(String[] args) {
	 VelocityEngine ve = new VelocityEngine();
	 ve.setProperty(RuntimeConstants.RESOURCE_LOADER, "classpath");
	 ve.setProperty("classpath.resource.loader.class", ClasspathResourceLoader.class.getName());

	 ve.init();

	 String path = ve.getProperty(Velocity.FILE_RESOURCE_LOADER_PATH) + File.separator;
	 Object path1 = ve.getProperty(Velocity.RESOURCE_LOADER) + File.separator;

	 ve.setApplicationAttribute("app_chen", "app--------------------------");
	 Template t = ve.getTemplate("org/apache/velocity/demo/hellovelocity.vm");
	 //Template t = ve.getTemplate("D:/hellovelocity.vm");

	 VelocityContext ctx = new VelocityContext();

	 ctx.put("name", "velocity");
	 ctx.put("date1", (new Date()).toString());
	 ctx.put("dateO", new Date());
	 ctx.put("staticUser", User.class);
	 ctx.put("orderBusinessType", OrderBusinessType.class);
	 ctx.put("orderBusinessTypeOne", OrderBusinessType.RDPS);

	 User user =  User.getUser();

	 ctx.put("user",user);

	 List temp = new ArrayList();
	 temp.add("1");
	 temp.add("2");
	 temp.add("322");
	 ctx.put("list", temp);

	 StringWriter sw = new StringWriter();

	 t.merge(ctx, sw);

	 System.out.println(sw.toString());
	 }
	}

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Tuckahoe District Supervisor Patricia S. O'Bannon will host a Tuckahoe Town Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 20 to allow residents to ask questions and highlight concerns for Henrico County.
The "Ask Your Supervisor" meeting will be held with sessions at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Gayton Branch Library, 10600 Gayton Road. Residents are encouraged to submit questions in advance at tuckahoe@henrico.us so officials can be prepared to provide detailed answers at the meeting.


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Army Picks Gunmakers for Next Test Phase of Future Infantry Weapons
Soldiers fire their weapons during the M4 qualification portion of the Excellence in Armor competition at Camp Jordana, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2013.
Military.com | By Matthew Cox
The U.S. Army has selected three firms to advance to the next phase of testing to select the service's Next Generation Squad Weapon.
The Army chose General Dynamics-OTS Inc., AAI Corporation Textron Systems and Sig Sauer Inc. -- which makes the service's new Modular Handgun System -- to deliver prototypes of both the automatic rifle and rifle versions of the NGSW, as well as hundreds of thousands of rounds of special 6.8mm ammunition common to both weapons, according to an announcement posted Thursday night.
The service awarded all three companies with other transaction authority (OTA) prototyping agreements but did not specify the award amounts. The companies are scheduled to deliver both versions of the NGSW and ammunition within 27 months, according to the announcement.
OTA is a spending authority designated for research and prototyping efforts.
Army Contracting Command did not respond to a query by press time.
The Army's goal is to select a final design for both weapons from a single company in the first quarter of 2022 and begin replacing both M4s and M249s in an infantry brigade combat team in the first quarter of 2023, Brig. Gen. David Hodne, director of the Army's Soldier Lethality Cross Functional Team, told Military.com in July.
The service down-selected from several companies that participated in the Army's second prototyping opportunity notice, released in January, that directed gunmakers to develop prototypes of both the rifle and auto rifle versions of the NGSW to ensure both work with the common 6.8mm projectile.
Army officials have not released the names of the companies that participated in the second prototyping effort.
The new prototyping agreements call for each vendor to deliver 43 NGSW automatic rifles and 53 NGSW rifles, as well as 845,000 rounds of 6.8mm ammunition, according to the original solicitation.
Textron announced Friday that it will lead a team that includes Heckler & Koch for its small-arms design, research and development, and manufacturing capabilities; and Olin Winchester for its small-caliber ammunition production capabilities, according to a Textron news release.
"We have assembled a team that understands and can deliver on the rigorous requirements for this U.S. Army program with mature and capable technology, reliable program execution and dedicated user support," Wayne Prender, Textron Systems' senior vice president for Applied Technologies and Advanced Programs, said in the release.
Military.com reached out to Sig Sauer and General Dynamics OTS for comment but did not receive a response by press time.
Once a single vendor is selected, the follow-on production award may include an order of 250,000 total weapons systems and 150,000,000 rounds of ammunition, according to the original January solicitation, which estimates the deal's value to be $10 million in the first year and up to $150 million a year during higher production rates.
-- Matthew Cox can be reached at matthew.cox@military.com.
Related Topics: Military Headlines Army Infantrymen Rifles M4 Carbine Tactical Gear

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Smart homes are currently defined as any home that has more than one internet-connected device, such as a TV, lights, appliances, locks, thermostats, cameras, and more—though we suspect that definition will continue to evolve. With companies like Amazon and Google coming out with new and improved smart home technology, we can expect more consumers to adopt the use of these devices in their home. Market estimations based on prior sales growth will be one way brands predict the future of smart home device adoption, but evaluating the potential growth based on insights from the consumers themselves can be far more enlightening.
Luckily, there are already key insights the industry can apply to determine where growth in the smart home space can be anticipated—even specific to the various categories and types of products available in the market. These insights come from two research reports on the smart home consumer based recent studies we conducted.
The research includes an exploratory phase combined with a quantitative phase on the attitudes and usage of consumers when it comes to smart home technology. The results show a variety of interesting insights when it comes to consumers' perceptions and anticipated smart home device adoption and preferences. Further, the findings help shed light on the messaging and communication tactics brands can use to increase adoption.
First and foremost, consumers feel smart home devices must embody connectivity, convenience, and usefulness. For example, consumers enjoy when their smart devices can communicate with one another, as is the case with the Internet of Things. This connectivity can allow for easier set-up or use of the devices. The convenience and usefulness of devices go hand in hand; consumers feel smart home devices are most useful if they can be used in convenient ways such as when they are hands-free or voice-activated.
Consumers are also adamant in their requests when it comes to new innovations and their unmet needs in the smart home space. They're asking for automatic solutions that help manage life or make life easier while being offered at affordable prices. Laundry help, meal prep, pet care, or help with household chores such as cleaning are a few of the ideas consumers provided, specific to new smart home devices.
Many consumers already own at least one smart home device, such as a smart TV. However, the majority also intend to purchase another smart home device in the future. Specifically, 54% of consumers said they plan to purchase a smart home device in the next year.
The top industries with which they intend to purchase from include the security and entertainment categories. Video doorbells, smart TVs, remote video surveillance devices, and gaming consoles are just a few of the specific products consumers intend to purchase in these categories.
However, when it comes to purchasing any smart home device there are certain barriers consumers will have to overcome. For roughly a third of consumers, the cost of devices is a concern, but as more brands enter the market and develop more innovative and cost-effective solutions, we can anticipate the cost will go down. The more important barriers smart device companies will need to overcome include data privacy and hacking—unsurprisingly these concerns translate from consumers' internet usage to all of their connected smart devices.
As noted, there is a proliferation of smart technology in daily life, and consumers clearly see the benefits of controlling and monitoring their homes—with a few caveats. And based on unmet needs, companies in a variety of industries will continue experimenting with smart home products and services. There will surely be more effort put into understanding what types of smart products and services have the most promise among consumers, but for now, this provides a good starting point.


These Sven boots from Fly London will become trusty companions during the cooler months. Boasting an ankle high design, this boot is decorated with buckle detail for a touch of edgy appeal and is set on a low wedge heel for comfort.
Finished with a zip fastening at the side, wear this versatile pair with everyday outfits.


An essential guide to creating professional freedom.
Here's an essential guide to creating freedom in your career crafted by yours truly. Hint: It has nothing to do with quitting your job or becoming your own boss.


Wachler & Associates Health Law Blog — Published by Michigan Healthcare Attorneys — Wachler & Associates, P.C.
The Office for Civil Rights ("OCR"), a division of the Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS"), is responsible for investigating complaints and reports that covered entities (i.e., health plans, health care clearinghouses, or health care providers that conduct certain electronic transactions) or business associates have violated either the HIPAA Privacy or Security Rule. The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules exist to safeguard Protected Health Information ("PHI") that is held, used, or disclosed by covered entities and their business associates. Generally, any individually identifiable health information held by or that is within a covered entity's or its business associates' control is considered PHI, and any non-permitted release of PHI is considered a HIPAA violation.
Historically, the OCR has investigated and sanctioned larger covered entities and business associates in connection with HIPAA violations that affect the PHI of 500 or more individuals. OCR's recent settlement agreement with Anthem, which corresponded to the much-publicized 2015 cyber-attack on Anthem's information systems compromising the PHI of over 79 million individuals, is a good example of OCR's normal enforcement activity (with the exception of the $16 million fine, the largest to date for a HIPAA violation). However, since 2015, the OCR has placed emphasis on investigating and at times fining smaller covered entities for breaches affecting less than 500 individuals (after a report issued by the HHS Office of Inspector General found that the OCR had typically not investigated the same). Two recent fines issued by the OCR illustrate this emphasis.
The first was issued against Allergy Associates of Hartford, P.C. ("Allergy Associates"), which is comprised of four physicians and two mid-level providers. The settlement agreement, announced on November 26, 2018, requires Allergy Associates to pay a $125,000 fine and enter into a two-year corrective action plan ("CAP") with the OCR. The incident leading to the alleged violation involved a patient who tried to enter Allergy Associates for treatment while accompanied by her service dog. Upon seeing the dog, an Allergy Associate's physician turned the patient away, advising the patient that he and many of his patients were allergic to dogs. The patient thereafter contacted a local media outlet about what happened, and also filed a complaint to the Department of Justice alleging that Allergy Associates violated her civil rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. A physician from Allergy Associates later spoke with a reporter from the media outlet (off-the-record) regarding the incident and disclosed the patient's PHI. Despite the fact that the reporter was already familiar with the incident, the physician's statements to the reporter concerning the patient violated HIPAA, as he did not have her prior written authorization to disclose the information. Moreover, and despite an obligation under HIPAA to do so, Allergy Associates made no attempt to sanction the doctor internally.


Living organisms are typically classified according to two groups, namely prokaryotes and eukaryotes. A separating feature of these two is that eukaryotes have what is called a nucleus, in which they keep their DNA. Prokaryotes do not have this same distinct, intracellular compartment. Characteristic examples of eukaryotes are plants, animals, and fungi. A well-known example of a prokaryote is bacteria. Archaea are also prokaryotes, and constitute a separate class from bacteria (Alberts et al. 2014).
Some defining features of prokaryotic cells are that they typically live as independent individuals and can also form loosely organized communities. They have a few different shapes, including spherical and rod-shaped, and in linear dimension usually measure a few micrometers. Prokaryotes are also defined by their cell wall, which is a tough, protective coat, under which there is a plasma membrane, which itself encloses a cytoplasmic compartment containing DNA, RNA, and proteins, along with other small molecules required for life (Alberts et al. 2014).
Prokaryotes have a wide range of biochemical capabilities, which exceeds those of eukaryotes by far. Prokaryotes can be of organotrophic, phototrophic, and lithotrophic types, as discussed in detail a few posts back (Alberts et al. 2014). Below is a diagram that gives some information about prokaryotes that it would be useful for you to understand.


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Minimum Yields Maximum
February 20, 2010 Roberta Gentry
February 20 - March 20, 2010 Opening Reception February 20, 7-10 pm
Minimum Yields Maximum curated by Gina Osterloh MM Yu, Roya Falahi, Yason Banal, Ringo Bunoan, Joshua Callaghan, Kent Familton, Louie Cordero, Hong-An Truong, Reanne Estrada, Poklong Anading, Lena Cobangbang, Gary-Ross Pastrana
Monte Vista is pleased to announce Minimum Yields Maximum, a group exhibition curated by LA-based artist Gina Osterloh, featuring work by artists from the Philippines, Vietnam, and Los Angeles. Along with the exhibition, Monte Vista will host a book release event for Sarita See's (Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies, University of Michigan) new book The Decolonized Eye: Filipino American Art and Performance. All of the author proceeds will go to the environmental justice organization FACES (Filipino American Coalition for Environmental Solidarity).
The artists in Minimum Yields Maximum work through a conceptual lens that considers everyday materials, and often engages greater social inquiries—a type of art practice that is both wide-ranging and inclusive. Many of the artists from the Philippines have studied and/or collaborated with artist and teacher Roberto Chabet. Perhaps this exhibition is a reminder that the Philippines has never hailed a singular geographical identity. It is also an appeal to shift art history, to consider a conceptual and political art model that includes the Pacific Rim. Most importantly, as an artist I have felt a strong resonance between the selected works from Manila and those from the United States. The works in this exhibition refuse to be easily identified or placed geographically. Instead, they build upon structures of loss, humor, rupture, trauma, and obliteration.
In the 1970's, during the Marcos Regime in the Philippines, a strong conceptual art movement began in Manila. Led almost singlehandedly by Roberto Chabet, this movement took a strong stand against representational landscape painting, Social Realist murals adhering to strict aesthetics, and Modernist soft-brushstroke paintings popular in post-WWII Philippines—in short, a move to reject an essentialist identity and a simplistic art historical model of Philippine art. From the 1970's to the present, artists scattered throughout the world have become actively involved in a dialogue with Chabet through travel, arts grants to Manila, and especially through the artist community that he has mentored.
In the beginning, Chabet's work was affiliated with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (the CCP) as founding museum director of the CCP. A large Modernist building created by Imelda Marcos, the CCP stands out as a formidable floating cube looming over Roxas Boulevard along Manila Bay. After his departure from the CCP in 1971 due to internal politics, he began teaching at the University of the Philippines, and in 1974 founded a conceptual art group called Shop 6—the first alternative artist-run space in Manila. Subsequent alternative venues such as Agnes Arellano's Pinaglaban Gallery in the 80's, and Big Sky Mind and Surrounded by Water in the 90's and today, all credit Chabet as their inspiration. As an artist himself and mentor to artists since the 70's, Roberto Chabet has defiantly pushed forward a type of "inclusive conceptualism"1—which has influenced hundreds of art students at the University of the Philippines where he taught until recently, as well as other artists who have met Chabet and experienced his generosity in person.
In the Philippines in particular and Asia as a whole, artists from Manila are well known through their participation in biennials throughout Asia, recognition awarded through the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ateneo University, the surge of commercial galleries representing their works throughout Asia, and the insistence of independent art spaces such as Green Papaya Art Projects in promoting an international dialogue supported by institutions such as the Asia-Europe Foundation and Arts Network Asia. Other cross-national arts ties in the Philippines include the French Embassy, Alliance Française, and the Goethe-Institut.
Due to the lack of consistent institutional support for the arts between the Philippines and the United States—especially when viewed in comparison to relations between France, Australia, or Germany and the Philippines—independent, artist-run spaces such as Monte Vista are of the utmost importance and urgency to make exhibitions such as Minimum Yields Maximum a possibility.
—Gina Osterloh, February 2010
1Ringo Bunoan, text. Ringo Bunoan has been a constant wealth of historical background for conceptual art practices in Manila. As with many of the artists in this exhibition, we shared many late night conversations during my Fulbright
grant in Manila 2007-2008. She recently exhibited here in Los Angeles at REDCAT for the exhibition Everyday Miracles
(Extended).
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APC tenure extension crisis not yet over
By Seye Olumide
How politics, inexperience combine to stall Ogoni clean-up
10 hours ago Politics
Ogoni group blames SPDC over pollution of Niger Delta communities
The National Chairman, of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun PHOTO: PHILIP OJISUA
As the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), decides today on the tenure elongation it earlier proposed for the National Working Committee (NWC)-led by the National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun on February 27, the question is what are the concern of those in support of the extension, if it is eventually reversed?
Although, President Muhammadu Buhari, who was present at the meeting where the tenure extension was decided, made a u-turn on March 27, members remain divided on the subject.
The President cited legal implications as his reason for changing his mind, agreeing with others who think the decision did only contradict the APC Constitution, but also the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He reasoned that the outcome of the decision might destroy the party, if allowed to stay.
The argument that the party does not have sufficient time to manage congresses between now and next general election was dismissed on the basis that it is not the business of law if any political party fails to manage its time appropriately. "The law would not take that as an excuse."
He, therefore, urged the NEC to reconsider the decision, which already has started generating controversies among the party leaders.
Some stakeholders, including governors, had bought into Buhari's suggestion, which led to the setting up of a technical committee, headed by the Governor of Plateau State, Simenon Lalong.
The committee was mandated to offer advise on the decision. On Friday, the committed submitted the report, which is scheduled for presentation today.
From feelers, it appears the group has suggested that the congresses should be organized instead of extending the tenure of the present executives.
Notwithstanding, some members remain convinced that tenure extension is a wiser decision.
This group holds the views that the party may not be able to handle the fallout of crises that will follow the congress, and that the time may be too short to manage it.
Apart from timing, The Guardian also gathered that the 'apostles of tenure extension' were also concerned about their political future in the party, particularly those governors nursing re-election ambition in 2019 and the outgoing ones, who have chosen their successors in office. Some of these governors are also nursing ambition of running for the senate.
These 'apostles tenure of extension' might wear two colors today during the NEC meeting, The Guardian learnt.
One, they may not want to be seen as opposing President Buhari's position on the matter due to the respect they have for him, though they are jittery over the outcome of election should the party holds the congress.
Part of the fears is that loyalist of Tinubu, whom they consider dangerous to their personal ambition, may emerge as executives that would midwife the party's primaries for the coming elections.
The group is not persuaded by the explanation that the extension of tenure for Odigie-Oyegun and other NWC members has nothing to do with the subtle war between the incumbent national chairman and Tinubu.
A party insider told The Guardian that if Tinubu by error of omission or commission allow the tenure extension to scale through, "he is bound to experience worse things in the party than what he faced in the last three years under the leadership of Odigie-Oyegun."
According to the source, "If you follow the arguments, you will understand where those that were against the tenure extension belong and the other faction, who have chosen to maintain silence since Buhari voiced out belong."
The source also said that Mr. Buhari must have realized his mistake of nonchalant attitude to take control of the party machinery from day one and his error of not showing interest in who controls the leadership of the National Assembly. The consequences of his action are the series of face-off between the presidency and the legislative arms since the beginning of this administration.
If the party eventually opted for congresses, fresh executive members emerge and this would subsequently allow the true ownership of the APC take control of the party and the machinery of government. With this development, some of the governors seeking reelection, members of the State Executive Council, lawmakers and others may not make it beyond next year in government if fresh executive comes up after the congress.
Read More: APC: Oyegun's succession gamble as mirror of survival schemes
The source said the intention of President Buhari's wife; Aisha should be scrutinized when she said that those who helped her husband to become president have been sidelined.
Tinubu's wife, Senator Oluremi also made similar outburst recently when she said her husband was "trashed" after the party won the 2015 election.
The deciding factor would definitely be the congress as it is near certain the NEC would reverse itself on extension of tenure today.
However would the newfound romance between Buhari and Tinubu and their loyalists be able to distabilise the machinery of the rival faction at the congress to bring in new executives with godfathers? Or will the NEC come out today with a different alternative? Clues to the answer may emerge today.
APCJohn Odigie-OyegunMuhammadu Buhari


Sorry I have been out of town and not gotten to post for the last few weeks. I can't believe someone hasn't said anything about the BluesFest this weekend in Eureka Springs.
Take a look at the lineup.
Four packages plus individual tickets available and ON SALE NOW!!!. Packages include weekend Trolley Passes.
Go to www.eurekaspringsbluesfestival.com for schedules, ticket purchase and additional information.
Hope this is not to late for some one of you to make it.
Thanks Bluesman, I appreciate your input and will pass it on to the festival organizers. Did you make it here to see Saffire the Uppity Blues Women? If you didn't you missed a great show. Besides Saffire we had EG Kight and she was awesome. You need to catch her some time. If you have time let me know who you would spend money on to come see.
If we were closer we would have definitely enjoyed this. But we couldn't get the time off to head down.
Keep us posted on all going on. We will try to make the next one.
My brother-in-law and I were in Eureka Springs the weekend of the Blues Festival, but we went to fish. Spent two days on the Beaver Tailwaters and caught lots of trout and then took a guided Stripper Fishing trip on Beaver Lake for 1/2 day and caught some very nice Strippers. I love going to Eureka; however, I do not like the way the Motel owners jack up the prices everytime there is something special going on in town . . . like the Blues Festival. Paid about 45% more for a room above the normal weekend rate. Not a nice way to treat regular guests.
I have tickets to see the Smother's Brothers in October and am watching to see what entertainers you will be bringing in this year. Saw Susan Werner last year and loved her. I appreciate the the variety of entertainment you are trying to bring into Eureka Springs.
I appreciate the the variety of entertainment you are trying to bring into Eureka Springs.


I'm a hybrid. I'm a designer and a coder. I design and build. That's why I care about their interface.
As soon as you start thinking about them together, a generative process starts. It is playful and driven by a lot of positive contingency. It creates many different levels of a deliverable, and unique products will arise. An example: think of a simple postcard. It's frame is always set – any type of material, mostly in shape of a rectangle but it might have as many different fronts as there are cities and beaches all over the world.
Of course, a playful approach is highly driven by using any hardware, sensors, and other user interfaces.
That is why many estimate a high onboarding hurdle. If you judge yourself as a designer, it soon gets technical, code-ish, and mathematical. It may feel complex and not approachable. If you think of yourself as a code person, a lot of us hesitate to apply any visual approach.
I try to reduce and take away your fear. There are smart and nifty tools that can help you create amazing results. They are low-level accessible, and usable without detailled knowledge of coding and/or visual designing skills.
I will give an overview and use simple examples to give you all a kick for taking the two together seriously.


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The Book of Shells. The life-size guide to identifying and classifying shells
The Book of Shells. The life-size guide to identifying and classifying shells quantity
The Book of Shells. The life-size guide to identifying and classifying shells Author: Moretzsohn F. & Harawewych J. Format: Hardback First Published: 2017/03/02 Published By: The Ivy Press ISBN: 9781782403562 Category: Sea Life & the Seashore
Over 100,000 kinds of mollusk have been recorded and some estimates of yet to be discovered species exceed a million. They have colonized nearly every habitat on the planet, ranging from high mountains to the depths of ocean trenches, and from the poles to the tropics. They range in size from that of a grain of sand to a meter in length and many hundreds of kilograms in weight.
The Book of Shells curates a life-size collection of 600 of the most significant examples, presented by one of the world's pre-eminent scholars. Each shell is reproduced life-size, and the book is arranged by shell family, and by size within each family, providing instant visual identification and comparison. Accompanying text for every example is divided into charted specifications, a general "biography," a summary of related species, and an extended caption that provides a detailed visual description. Magnified details reveal the diversity of pattern, while miniature line drawings reveal the variation in structure. The result is a collector's piece that is both a significant resource for enthusiasts and scholars, and the most visually stimulating guide to shells you could wish to find.
Jerry Harasewych is Curator of the Department of Invertebrate Zoology at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., which houses one of the world's largest mollusk collections. He has discovered a variety of new species (including the example on our cover), written widely for journals and periodicals, and authored the best-seller Shells: Jewels from the Sea in 1989.
Dr. Fabio Moretzsohn has a doctorate in Zoology and is a researcher for the Harte Research Institute in Texas.
Moretzsohn| F. & Harawewych| J.
The Ivy Press
"A very attractive book that should appeal to shell collectors." * The Marine Biologist *
Rocky Shore Name Trail – Field Studies Council fold out guide
Fold-out book or chart
Life in the Greek Seas and the Mediterranean
Usually more than 2 weeks to dispatch
Rock Pool: Extraordinary Encounters Between the Tides : A Life-long Obsession told in Twenty Creatures
The Diver's Guide to Marine Life of Britain and Ireland – Second Edition
The Beachcomber's Guide to Marine Debris


Congress, led by the Republican majority in both houses, continues to debate and promote "reform" of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Simultaneously, discussion about the future of the Older Americans Act, the Nursing Home Reform Act and the Legal Services Corporation rages in Congress and between legislators, Administration figures and a concerned public.
Almost lost in the furor is the fact that other issues of concern to elderly citizens are being actively discussed in Congress at the same time. Two areas of current debate: the rights of grandparents in foster care placements and the estate and gift tax structure.
The Kinship Care Act of 1995 would require states to involve adult relatives in placement decisions for dependent children. It would make relatives (including grandparents) the "preferred placement option" for parentless children, and would ease regulations governing financial assistance to relatives who act as foster parents.
If passed, the Kinship Care Act would encourage states to develop plans for dealing with the needs of families headed by grandparents. It would provide no new services, and would have no budget impact.
The Act has been introduced by both Democratic and Republican Representatives, but is unlikely to be voted on before next year.
Under current rates, estate are due only on estates larger than $600,000. While that number is large, and most estates escape taxation, the threshold has not changed since 1987, despite steady (though gradual) decreases in the value of money.
1999 and beyond–$750,000 adjusted annually for inflation.
The Senate has adopted similar, though slightly less generous, provisions. Since these changes are part of the negotiation over balancing the budget, they are likely to be adopted in some form by Congress' December 15 deadline.
Meanwhile, one jurisdiction is taking a leading position encouraging the use of long-term care insurance. While Congress debates mechanisms to increase the number of insured patients in nursing homes, New York State has enacted a tax deduction for the payments on insurance premiums. Policies which meet certain minimum criteria (including three years of coverage, home care benefits and adequate coverage amounts) will entitle the purchase to deduct a portion of the premium from income for state tax purposes.
Those deductions are keyed to the taxpayer's age, and start at $750/year for 55-year-olds and increase to $2500/year for those over age 70. One problem: most of the policies currently available in New York willnot qualify for the deduction.


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Indie Roundup | Five Tracks To Start Your Week Off Right
Dollyrots, Arcane Ghost, Counterparts and more take the edge off Monday.
The Dollyrots and Arcane Ghosts party on, Counterparts wing it, Jocelyn Alice has a sweetheart deal and more in today's Roundup. So far, I am enjoying Danny McBride's Righteous Gemstones. Though it would be nice if he didn't play the same self-centred dumbass over and over again.
1 The Dollyrots cannot be stopped. The married pop-punks released a slew of singles and videos to preview their latest album Daydream Explosion, which burst onto the scene a while back. But if you thought that was it for the promo clips, think again. They've got yet another vid to share for the single I Know How to Party. If that doesn't make you a Daydream believer, nothing will. SAYS THE PRESS RELEASE: "The Dollyrots' signature punk n' rock style shines through with hard-charging guitars, tantalizing hooks, and punked-out percussion." Hello again, Dolly:
2 Holy crap, it's almost Labour Day. Where the hell did summer go? It seems like we were just celebrating Canada Day yesterday. Thankfully, Brampton post-punks Arcane Ghosts are here to help you relive those backyard-party highlights and hijinks with their latest video for Rooftops. Though it's not really about a party. SAYS THE PRESS RELEASE: While the video finds the guys and their friends having the time of their lives at a backyard Canada Day rager, the band says the song itself is actually about something entirely different, explaining, "Rooftops is about that show where nothing is going right. Whether it's you're out of tune, or off time, or your bass player is playing the wrong part, everyone's been there." And done that:
3 Canadian metalcore outfit Counterparts will release their sixth studio album Nothing Left To Love on Nov. 1. If you can't wait until then, feel free to tide yourself over with the video for their song Wings of Nightmares. Thankfully, they put far more effort into the song than the visuals — this clip clearly took about as long to edit together as it does to watch. SAYS THE PRESS RELEASE: "Wings of Nightmares is a no-brainer first single because it's a perfect blend of old and new Counterparts. Sounds like if we tried to rewrite a song off Prophets in our late 20s. It's one of the most Counterparts songs on the record if that makes sense. I think it's got something for everyone." Except people who like videos:
4 Nobody wants to feel smothered in a relationship. Especially not Calgary singer-songwriter Jocelyn Alice, who lets her beau know that in no uncertain terms in the lyric video for her reggae-pop single Sweetheart, a preview of her Nov. 22 album The Dark. SAYS THE PRESS RELEASE: "Sweetheart is about taking time for yourself and not feeling guilty about it. It's about knowing that our relationships become stronger when we have space for ourselves." And our air horn:
5 Up-and-coming artists often ask me for advice on how to make their music stand out. It's one of those questions that basically answers itself: Do something different than everybody else. I have never communicated with Seattle singer-songwriter Ian Kurtis Crist, but he's clearly a guy who understands the concept. One listen to his stark post-punk number Fade Out the World, the first single from his upcoming third album Jesus White, is all the proof you need. SAYS THE PRESS RELEASE: "Sometimes to help write lyrics I'll play the on song on an instrument and say whatever comes to mind on the fly. When I wrote the chord progression for this song, I tried this the first time I played it through. Call it luck or the grace of inspiration, but the lyrics came out as they are. I tracked everything else in the song to the 8-track tape machine over the next couple of hours. I felt very fortunate with how easily everything came together for this track when others had become victim of rigorous self-analysis." Fade in:
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