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Haunted Hill ist ein US-amerikanischer Horrorfilm aus dem Jahr 1999 und die Neuverfilmung des Films Das Haus auf dem Geisterhügel mit Vincent Price von 1959.

Handlung
Steven Price ist durch den Vergnügungspark "Terror Incognita", in welchem er die Menschen mit besonderen Achterbahnen und anderen Attraktionen in Todesangst versetzt, steinreich geworden. Am Geburtstag seiner Noch-Ehefrau Evelyn Stockard-Price, mit der ihn eine Hassliebe verbindet, erreicht sein makaberer Humor einen neuen Höhepunkt: Ohne seine Frau darüber zu unterrichten, schreibt er ihre Gästeliste um und lädt eine Gruppe selbst ausgesuchter Leute in die ehemalige Vannacutt Psychiatrie ein. In dieser Irrenanstalt waren die Patienten vor 60 Jahren unter der Leitung von Dr. Richard Benjamin Vannacutt gefoltert und zu medizinischen Zwecken missbraucht worden, bis es zu einem Aufstand kam, bei dem alle Ärzte und Patienten, außer fünf Mitarbeitern, starben.

Steven verspricht jedem Gast, der die Nacht in dem alten Haus überlebt, eine Million US-Dollar als Preisgeld. Um seine ahnungslosen Gäste in Angst und Schrecken zu versetzen, hat Price das Haus präparieren und mit technischen Spielereien ausstatten lassen. Ein eigens angeheuerter Techniker soll die Spezialeffekte überwachen und kontrollieren.

Als die Gäste in Hillhouse eintreffen, ist Steven verwirrt, denn weder sind es Evelyns Bekannte, noch sind es seine Freunde. Es sind Fremde, die auch einander noch nie zuvor begegnet sind. Sara Wolfe (die sich als "Jennifer Jenzen" ausgibt), Eddie Baker, Melissa Marr, Donald Blackburn und Watson Pritchett sind nicht minder verwundert, doch Steven beschließt, sein geplantes Geburtstagsspiel trotzdem durchzuziehen. Als Evelyn hinzustößt und fragt, "wer zum Teufel" die Fremden seien, wird sie fast von einer zerspringenden Deckendekoration aus Glas aufgeschlitzt. Steven offeriert den Besuchern, dass sie nur die Nacht in Hillhouse überleben müssten und sie würden jeweils eine Million US-Dollar erhalten. Dann überreicht er den Gästen geladene Pistolen, um "die Spannung zu erhöhen". Doch Pritchett ist seltsam nervös und will Hillhouse so schnell wie möglich verlassen. Als er hysterisch wird, aktiviert sich plötzlich die zentrale Sicherheitsverriegelung des Hauses und alle Gäste sitzen fest. Als Steven den Techniker aufsucht, um ihm ein Lob für den gelungenen Streich auszusprechen, reagiert der Techniker empört: er hatte mit der Verriegelung nichts zu tun. Natürlich verdächtigt Steven seine Frau.

Man beschließt, die Kellergewölbe zu erkunden, weil sich dort die Steuerung für die Zentralverriegelung befinden soll. Die Anwesenheit der Besucher scheint jedoch paranormale Kräfte zu wecken, denn nach und nach verschwinden und sterben Teilnehmer. Erstes Opfer ist Melissa, die von den Geistern der früheren Ärzte und Krankenschwestern verschleppt und zerstückelt wird. Anschließend stirbt der Techniker, der von Steven mit ausgehöhltem Gesicht aufgefunden wird. Evelyn stirbt vermeintlich durch Elektroschocks, allerdings hat sie ihren Tod nur vorgetäuscht. Sie hat eine heimliche Liebesaffäre mit Blackburn, tötet ihn jedoch, um dessen Tod ihrem verhassten Noch-Ehemann anzuhängen. Minuten zuvor hatte Blackburn Steven in die sogenannte "Reiz-Übersättigungskammer" gesperrt. Diese begehbare Apparatur sollte laut Dr. Vannacutt "Verrückte kurieren und Normale verrückt machen". Sara und Eddie befreien Steven und finden später Blackburns enthaupteten Leichnam in der Reiz-Übersättigungskammer. Im ehemaligen Büro von Dr. Vannacutt entdecken Sara und Eddie, dass die geladenen Gäste die Nachkommen der ehemaligen, sadistischen Ärzte und Krankenschwestern der Psychiatrie sind. Offenbar wollten sich die im Gebäude gefangenen Geister der Patienten rächen und hatten Stevens Einladungen manipuliert.

Unterdessen liefern sich Steven und Evelyn eine handfeste Auseinandersetzung, bis Evelyn in eine verborgene Kammer stürzt. Dadurch wird eine Art dämonisches Wesen in Gestalt einer schwärzlichen Tintenwolke entlassen, die umgehend Evelyn verschlingt. Die verbliebenen Gäste fliehen mit Steven in die oberen Stockwerke, auf dem Weg dorthin wird auch Pritchett verschlungen. Im Dachgeschoss eingekesselt, opfert sich Steven, um Sara und Eddie zu retten, der Geist von Pritchett entriegelt eine Dachluke, durch die Sara und Eddie ins Freie entkommen können. Weil Eddie zuvor die mit Millionen belasteten Checks von Steven entwendet hatte, sind beide nun steinreich. Da gibt es nur ein Problem: sie sitzen auf der Dachbalustrade in 160 Metern Höhe fest. Ob sie jemals gerettet werden, lässt das Filmende offen.

Hintergrund
Bei Kosten von 37 Millionen US-Dollar spielte der Film 40 Millionen US-Dollar und weitere 36 Millionen durch DVD-Verkäufe ein.
Den Park Terror Incognito gibt es, er heißt jedoch Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida, USA und die Achterbahn The Incredible Hulk Coaster.

Der Hauptcharakter Steven Price ist nach Vincent Price benannt, der in der Originalversion des Films von 1959 die Hauptrolle spielte. Die Co-Produzentin Terry Castle ist die Tochter des Regisseurs William Castle, der bei dem Originalfilm von 1959 die Regie führte. An den Wänden im Keller des Gebäudes sind Aufschriften in schlecht formuliertem Deutsch zu lesen.

Kritik
John J. Puccio schreibt auf DVDTown.com, dass der Film zu viele Spezialeffekte und zu wenig Spannung habe.

Steve Murray bezeichnet den Film im Atlanta Journal-Constitution als "blutiges Durcheinander".

Das Lexikon des internationalen Films schrieb: "Misslungener Gruselfilm, der vergeblich versucht, das klassische Horror-Sujet des verwunschenen Hauses mit Hilfe von Krimi-Elementen und einem parodistischen Ansatz zu modernisieren."

Auszeichnungen
Taye Diggs erhielt 2000 einen "Blockbuster Entertainment Award", Famke Janssen wurde für den "Blockbuster Entertainment Award" nominiert.

Fortsetzung
Im Oktober 2007 erschien die Fortsetzung Haunted Hill – Die Rückkehr in das Haus des Schreckens (Return to House on Haunted Hill) als Direct-to-Video-Produktion. Die Regie übernahm Víctor García und in tragenden Rollen waren u. a. Amanda Righetti und Cerina Vincent zu sehen.

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Einzelnachweise

Filmtitel 1999
US-amerikanischer Film
Geisterfilm
Horrorfilm

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My decision is based upon a review of what common sense Conservatives and Independents have accomplished, especially over the last year. I believe that at this time I can be more effective in a decisive role to help elect other true public servants to office - from the nation's governors to Congressional seats and the Presidency. We need to continue to actively and aggressively help those who will stop the "fundamental transformation" of our nation and instead seek the restoration of our greatness, our goodness and our constitutional republic based on the rule of law.
From the bottom of my heart I thank those who have supported me and defended my record throughout the years, and encouraged me to run for President. Know that by working together we can bring this country back - and as I've always said, one doesn't need a title to help do it.


Traffic police in charge of Bangkok streets will be required to take exams to test their knowledge about the new traffic laws, says a deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau.
Pol Maj Gen Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ek, deputy metropolitan police chief, said many new traffic cops had been appointed ahead of a new land traffic amendment bill that will take effect in May, and traffic police in Bangkok would need to sit exams to test their knowledge.
The amendment bill was enacted by the National Legislative Assembly on February 22.
Jirasan said the new traffic law had several changes, including a requirement for police to record and reduce points of motorists who violated traffic laws.
Passing mark 20%. Thats the requirement.
Might be the first time taking the exam for some.
No tax . 400 bBht.
Driving on the road. 400 Bht.
The only thing they are interested in.
Get some money for their lunch.
This is a positive move. Need to bring them up to speed.
Awfully embarrassing if they hold out their greased palm for breaches of law which don't exist.
Why only Bangkok ? The rest of the Kingdoms police officers need more training as well for gawds sake.
And....the new 'ahead-of-time' answers to the new law exam will cost five thousand new Baht.
new land traffic amendment bill that will take effect in May, and traffic police in Bangkok would need to sit exams to test their knowledge.
They must wait until after Songkran - wouldn't want the police to know what they were doing during the 7 (21?; 365?) deadly days.
What are the consequences if they can't pass the 'law' exams?
Bangkok is the centre of the universe don't you know?
".. exams to test their knowledge about the new traffic laws."
While they are at it, how about exam covering old traffic laws too?
I've been informed by several people that one of the questions in the Driving Test Exam is, "When is it OK to drive-up a one-way street the wrong way (or words to that effect)". Apparently, the correct answer is, "When nothing's coming the other way". Perhaps, before any new laws are implimented, the powers-to-be might want to amend some of the old ones, although I don't suppose it'll make a blind bit of difference; it won't lower the road-kill toll.
One of the first things they need to learn is how to sew extra pockets on to their trousers.
Why do they need to take exams to learn any kind of law? This is Thailand, and most of the BiB are like the IOs and banks, they will just make up their own laws.
Different laws for different police stations.


Rare north warren home with inground pool. Wood floors replaced and redone some areas of home. Fresh coat of paint, backsplash added in kitchen. Carpet to be installed in family room with fireplace prior to closing. Home located on a quiet street and has only had two owners. 3 bedrooms and full bath located on the main level, with an additional full bath located in the basement. Finished basement with plenty of room for storage, and a pool table that will stay for the new owners as well. Roof replaced roughly 5 years ago. Pool has been closed for one season, but has been covered and was in working condition. Enjoy the summers on the patio while guest enjoy the large pool and diving board! Sellers motivated, please bring offers!


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Q: Small Size , High Resolution Images I create app called it ( app A ) which need to store large No. of high resolution images in res drawable  folder , ( i know that i can downloaded remotely , but i need to keep it in drawable res folder ) , its:
3000 x 4000  JPEG images taken by digital camera , as this will lead to unacceptable increase app size and lead to rise memory exception when run it on device ,so can we  create another app called
( app B ) , just for resizing the images , which will pick this images that will be stored on SD
 ( just for purpose of resizing ), then resize it to smaller sized images but without loss image quality and keep high image resolution  , then save it again to SD  either with PNG or JPEG format , so then i can take images from SD card then save it to ( app A ) resource file and use it , with reasonable size and high resolution ,
hope if any one can supply tutorial or link explaining that or an full code answer applying this ,
Note : i tried using computer software as : photoshop or format factory but all affect the resolution.
your help will be highly appreciated and thanks.

A: This is best solved using image tiling. You break your image into a number of smaller 'tiles', say 500x500px which are then laid out on a grid - pick your favorite layout. For rendering zoomed in, only those tiles that are on-screen will be drawn.
Here is a reference for more details: How to tile and scroll a large image (10000x10000) in android
To split the image, follow the instructions here: Android - Split Drawable
For really smooth behaviour, you can additionally create a scaled down image from the original and use the downscaled tiles when the grid is zoomed out. Switch back to the original resolution as the user zooms in.
EDIT

my goal im have large pic of 3000*4000resolution i want to transform it to smaller size but keep same resolution

There are a few concepts to keep in mind:

*

*The original resolution of the picture (In your case 3000x4000 pixels)

*The resolution of the display. For example, a Nexus 4 has a display of 768x1,280 pixels. Displays have an important property: DPI or dots per inch. This is the number of pixels that together measure 1 inch (25.4mm) on the physical screen. Apple's 'retina' displays on the iPhone have a DPI of 326 - this is the benchmark of sharpness; pixels on this screen are too small for the human eye to see individually/sharply at typical holding distance. Old monotone LCD displays have a DPI somewhere in the 30-60 range - you can easily see the square shape of individual pixels.

*The portion of the picture to be shown on the display - the view port. There are two different extremes:

*

*Zoom out: You want the complete picture shown on the display. In your case, the picture has more pixels than the display (the display has a physical limitation that there are not enough pixels to show the original picture at the original resolution), so one pixel on the display will render a group of pixels from the picture, averaging the colour and brightness, or

*Natural resolution: Natural resolution is where one pixel from the original image is displayed on precisely one pixel on the screen. In you case you would only get to see about than a quarter of the image. This scaling has the greatest sharpness, but some details of the image may be too small to see, because the eye cannot actually see the individual display pixels.

*Zoom in: You want to display an even smaller portion of the picture on the display, where the original pixels from the picture are actually larger than the display. Here one pixel from the picture will be displayed on several or many pixels on the display.

Now, the Android image libraries will help. When you render an image on the display, the libraries will scale the picture to "fit" the pixels on the display - your actual picture will be unaltered.
I hope with this new language that you can see the fundamental constraints and can therefore decide how to proceed.

A: Use BitmapFactory.Options.inSampleSize to read a subsampled bitmap.
BitmapFactory.Options opts = new BitmapFactory.Options();
opts.inSampleSize = 2;
Bitmap bitmap = BitmapFactory.decodeFile(pathName, opts);

And use Bitmap.compress() to save the bitmap to sdcard.
EDIT:
If you still want to keep the resolution, you can try to set BitmapFactory.Options.inPreferredConfig = Bitmap.Config.RGB_565; to decode bitmap, this could reduce by half the memory cost since most default config is RGB_8888.

A: There are basically 3 ways in which you can reduce the size of an image:

*

*Reduce it's size and or quality (for instance by reducing the amount of pixels, or the size of each pixel) - Jpeg does something very similar to this.

*Compress the file - which is what GIF and PNG does.

*Use vector graphics.

Since you are talking about further compressing a digital camera jpeg image, there's not much you can do to reduce the image itself further without losing more quality (JPEG already both reduces quality and compresses the file, which is why it is the most used type on the web).
Any attempt to compress the file without further reducing quality won't give you much ground (though you can try several different compressing schemes, and theres a rare chance you'll hit just the right scheme to gain some substantial reduction).
In theory if you can add all the images together into a single image, and compress it as a single image, it's possible that you can gain some ground, but when talking about such sizes, it's unlikely you'll ever be able to process such a huge file.

A: As you said you already try photoshop and gain unacceptable result concerning the resolution ,
there is simple trick found in Photoshop CS and CS2 only :
When you want to reduce an image go to the Image> Image Size menu. Click on
Resample Image and choose Bicubic Sharper from the drop-down menu. This is the
best setting for making sure that an image doesn't blur. The example photo of the
flower started at 2,000 pixels across. I stepped it down to 250, and then again
to 125 with almost no loss of sharpness.

Another thing to keep in mind
when resizing is to try to do it only once on an image.
Many people will resize repeatedly as they search for the perfect fit for
a design element, and then end up with an image with a lot of blur. It's always
better to experiment on a duplicate of the image. Then, when you've settled on
the final dimensions, you can go back to the original and resize it just once.

I already try it my self and have a nice resulted image resolution with small size .
Adapted from this link : http://www.photoshopsupport.com/tutorials/jennifer/bicubic.html
Hope thats help .

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You can already receive and send email from within Basecamp 3.
Don't think it has anything to do with B->C or B->B. It has to do with getting to something quick that you can sell and fund your own growth.
Absolutely! That's one of the best things about Basecamp. You can use it with anyone you want via email - they don't have to ever log in or learn "a system".
Campfire is built into Basecamp 3.
I'm 45. Not sure if that's young enough for anything.
The information will be a website and it'll be free.
You can already do that with Basecamp 3. You can forward in any email and continue the conversation from within Basecamp (the other party continues to get the communication via email).


The second half real estate, mobile home taxes and special assessments are due and must be paid before March 31, 2017. No second statement will be sent to taxpayers, your stubs must accompany your payments which may be mailed to the Keokuk County Treasurer, 101 South Main St Sigourney, Iowa 52591, or paid at the Keokuk County Treasurer's Office in the Courthouse between 8:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Credit card and e-check payment are only accepted online at www.iowatreasurers.org.
Payments mailed in to the Keokuk County Treasurer's office must have a US Postal Service postmark date of March 31, 2017, to avoid penalty. You should check with your area postmaster to insure a postmark is affixed with a March 31, 2017, date to avoid a penalty for a late mailing. Predated checks will not be accepted as a substitute for the postmark. A penalty of 1.5% per month, rounded to the nearest whole dollar, will be added on April 1, 2017.
Please, have payment stubs for all properties on which you wish to pay, including special assessments and personal property taxes.


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Q: Where should the " if __name__ = '__main__' " idiom be placed when using the Python multiprocessing module? I am running Windows 7.
In my main module, I call a function, A, which is in module a.
import a

a.A(listOfInputTuplesForB)

A calls multiple instances of the function B:
import multiprocessing as mp

def A(listOfInputTuplesForB):
    if __name__ == '__main__':
        pool = mp.Pool(processes = mp.cpu_count())
        pool.map(poolWrapperForB, listOfInputTuplesForB)
        pool.close()
        pool.join()

def poolWrapperForB(inputTuple):
    return B(*inputTuple)

def B(arg1, arg2, arg3):
    print "I did nothing with my arguments!"

Now, obviously, when I run my main module, nothing happens, as the conditional if __name__ == '__main__' fails, since __name__ == 'a'.
Where should if __name__ == '__main__' go in this program?

A: Remove main from def A(listOfInputTuplesForB): and put it in the other file.
import a

if __name__ == "__main__":
  a.A(listOfInputTuplesForB)


This release adds a number of useful new features and bugfixes.
The CSRF PoC generator adds a new technique to generate requests using cross-domain XmlHttpRequest (XHR). This allows the submission of arbitrary binary request bodies together with any "standard" Content-Type header, including "application/x-www-form-urlencoded" and "multipart/form-data". One obvious use for the new technique is that it allows for cross-domain file upload, where a filename attribute needs to be included in a multi-part message body.
The cross-domain XHR technique requires a modern browser that is capable of cross-origin resource sharing (CORS). CORS allows XHR to make arbitrary cross-domain requests. However, if a request contains any "non-standard" features (method, headers or content type) then the request is "preflighted". Here, the browser first verifies whether the destination server is configured to accept cross-domain requests of the relevant type, and this will normally cause the attack to fail. On the other hand, if a request contains only "simple" features (roughly, those that can be generated using a standard HTML form) then the request is not preflighted: the browser simply makes the full cross-domain request, and adds an Origin header identifying the domain from which the request originated. Servers will typically ignore the Origin header and process the request in the normal way.
The loophole provided by the XHR technique is that it allows us to create requests with a "normal" Content-Type header together with completely arbitrary content in the message body. So in the case of cross-domain file upload, we can include the required filename attribute in a way that cannot be done in a pure HTML form (unless, of course, the victim user is induced into selecting a file to upload).
It includes the browser's cookies in the normal way, and so works with authenticated (in-session) requests.
It requires a relatively recent browser, and works on current versions of Firefox, Internet Explorer and Chrome.
The application's response is not processed by the browser in the normal way, so the technique is not suitable for making cross-domain requests to deliver reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
If you try to generate a PoC for a request containing any unusual features that may trigger a preflighted request, Burp will do its best to construct a valid PoC, and will warn you about the problematic features.
"Automatically select compatible SSL parameters on negotiation failure" - If this option is enabled, then when Burp fails to negotiate SSL using the configured protocols and ciphers, it will probe the server to try and establish a set of compatible SSL parameters that are supported by both the server and Java. If compatible parameters are found, Burp caches this information and uses the parameters in the first instance for subsequent connections to the same server. This option is generally desirable and can avoid the need to troubleshoot SSL issues and experiment with protocols and ciphers.
"Enable algorithms blocked by Java security policy" - As of Java 7, the Java security policy can be used to block certain obsolete algorithms from being used in SSL negotiation, and some of these are blocked by default (such as MD2). Many live web servers have SSL certificates that use these obsolete algorithms, and it is not possible to connect to these servers using the default Java security policy. Enabling this option allows Burp to use the obsolete algorithms when connecting to the affected servers. Changes to this option take effect when you restart Burp.
Both these new options are enabled by default.
When doing invisible proxying of SSL connections, Burp now inspects the Client Hello message for the server_name extension. If this is present, Burp uses it to generate per-host CA-signed certificates in the normal way.
To facilitate development and debugging of extensions, you can now fast-reload an extension by Ctrl+clicking the "Loaded" checkbox in the table of extensions. The extension will be unloaded and reloaded without displaying a confirmation dialog. Further, extensions will now reuse the existing output window if one was already created for that extension.
The IInterceptedProxyMessage interface has two new methods, getListenerInterface and getClientIpAddress, which you can query to obtain details about the Burp Proxy listener and the client for the intercepted message.
The scope configuration UI now lets you load a list of items from a text file. Each item in the list should be either a URL or a domain name, and Burp will create appropriate scope rules accordingly.
A bug where sending requests from the Target Analyzer to other Burp tools always results in non-parameterized GET requests being sent, has been fixed.
A bug in the display of messages where character set encoding is wrongly applied to HTTP headers, making them unreadable in some cases (e.g. UTF-16LE) has been fixed.
There is a new workaround to try to prevent OS X from periodically deleting Burp's temporary files when using the default location.


What Can I Do To Stay Out Of Jail After A Domestic Violence Charge?
On behalf of Law Offices of Thomas C. Mooney posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, February 4, 2016.
In Maryland, domestic violence charges are governed by the state's assault laws. This means that even if your domestic dispute didn't result in any physical harm, you can be charged with assault. If physical harm did result, or if a weapon was used, you could be facing felony assault charges.
A criminal charge doesn't always mean trial and jail. Diversion programs can prevent you from being prosecuted or can be used as an alternative sentence after you've been convicted.
Domestic violence charges are often caused by underlying issues, such as drug or alcohol use or a lack of anger management skills. The courts are open to treatment programs that address these issues - often in lieu of trial or jail.
Common diversion treatment programs include attending inpatient or outpatient alcohol or drug rehabilitation facilities, anger management counseling, interpersonal violence programs, family counseling or parental education classes, or individual psychiatric counseling.
When Do These Opportunities Arise?
Diversion opportunities present themselves at several points throughout your case. The first opportunity occurs soon after arrest in the pretrial stage. You may be able to negotiation a deal with the prosecution to give you probation and treatment in exchange for dropping your criminal charges. Even if your case proceeds, prosecutors may be willing to offer this type of deal at any time before a final judgment - either by a judge or jury - is obtained.
If you go to trial, and are found guilty, there may be another opportunity to obtain treatment in place of jail. This is known as post-trial, or post-verdict, diversion.
An experienced criminal defense attorney will be able to advise you of when to take advantage of diversion programs, and will know how to best negotiate probation or treatment on your behalf.


Rishi Meets With Tanuja! Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki 30th August 2016 Written Updates :- In the previous episodes of the TV series Kasam – Tere Pyaar Ki it has been shown that Tanuja (Shivani Tomar) and Rishi (Ssharad Malhotra) bump on each other but they didn't really get the chance to interact with each other. In the coming episodes, we will see Tanuja will be arriving at the same office as Rishi's personal secretary.
She thinks Rishi is the boss and requested him to give her job till she sees him and recognised that he is no one else Rishi from the Bedi family. But still, Tanuja manages to give her interview perfectly.
On the other hand, Bee ji, who is in the temple praying for Rishi to get a girl, suddenly Bee ji goes unconscious there. Tanuja sees Bee ji and helps her by manages to bring her in the home. While helping Bee ji when Tanuja brings her to the Bedi house, Rishi sees her and shocked to see that what Tanuja is doing in the Bedi house.
Rano also acts like how a strange girl can arrive here in the Bedi house. Rishi had an encounter with Tanuja in the Bedi house as he was the rush to come in the house. So after having an interesting and filmy rendezvous between Rishi and Tanuja in the company, now Tanuja and Rishi are yet to come face-to-face again.
What will happen next? Will Rishi get to know that Tanuja is actually who safely brought Bee ji to the home! If he does, then he can develop a good rapport with her other than giving her job in his company.
Will Rishi will ever get to know that Tanuja is the reincarnation of Tanu, may be right now Tanu will be seen in the happy mood as she will be having job somehow. Stay tuned for more updates on the TV series Kasam – Tere Pyaar Ki.


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'Why Bristol City fans should be grateful for this season'
'This isn't time for negativity - fans should be grateful for this season'
Former Bristol City defender, Christian Ribeiro, has been impressed with the Robins season and believes that the negativity towards the team needs to stop.
A product of the City Academy, Ribeiro made his professional debut in 2008 but his career at the Robins was halted due to injuries and loan spells with the defender only making 14 first team appearances before leaving for Scunthorpe United in 2012.
Ribeiro, who was forced to retire last year with a knee injury, still keeps a close on his former side and even appeared on the latest Robins on the Wire podcast for a chat with Sky Sports' Michelle Owen.
Lee Johnson offers update on Bobby Reid's future at Bristol City amid Premier League interest
When asked about the Robin's chances of regaining their spot, Ribeiro said: "City are still one point out the play-offs, there's still six games to play, they've still got an amazing opportunity.
Famara Diedhiou of Bristol City celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal to make it 1-1
"If City win four or five out of the next six and get in the play-offs, people will forget about this poor run of form. People are getting negative too early. The teams need positivity."
Fans expressed their discontent at Ashton Gate against Brentford with a section of the crowd even booing some of the players.
A love letter to Bristol City's players - 'You haven't come this far to only come this far!'
Ribeiro understands the fans will be disappointed with the Robins' second half to the season with only three wins in their last 16 games, but has issued a rallying call to the fans to get behind the players and push on in the business end of the season.
"They had a brilliant first half of the league. They had an amazing League Cup run. They've put Bristol City back on the map.
Bristol City's Christian Ribeiro Battles for the ball with Derby County's Kris Commons
"Yes, they have stumbled a bit as of late but that's the time when everyone needs to get around that team and really drive them on.
"Maybe they've had a few bad performances recently, that doesn't matter things can change very quickly. They still have a chance to do a wonderful thing and get in the play-offs.
Exclusive: Ex-Bristol City star Tammy Abraham on 'outstanding' Bobby Reid and why the Robins CAN make the play-offs
The two-time Welsh international pointed out during the podcast that City are "punching above their weight" this season, especially considering last season they were closer to relegation than promotion.
"For a club like Bristol who are very ambitious, it's still slightly over achieving.
"If you look at the other clubs in the league, the likes of Leeds, Nottingham Forrest, there's so many teams that are massive clubs that have been in the Premiership before.
"Everyone should be grateful at how well they've done."
Listen to the full interview with Christian Ribeiro below.

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Last of the icon set featuring Malta's favorite cola, Kinnie, and the famous Popeye Village record shop, Anthony D'Amato's.
Did a bunch of stuff with AirBNB Magazine for their most recent issue including an icon set for the Popeye Village story. Here we have ole Winnie Churchill and the harbor at Valetta.


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Cass McCombs Bio
Cass McCombs was born in 1977 and raised in Northern California. He is of the generation that grew up hearing the stories still fresh on people's minds: Zodiac killings, Zebra killings, Manson, Black Panthers, SLA, riots, People's Park, LSD, etc. These were the local legends and became the basis for McCombs' imagination. He is a child of the 70s. Since leaving the area, he lived many years drifting the U.S. until ever attempting to make music seriously. He has said that from this experience he learned to listen to people's stories from many walks of life. Instead of university, this was his education. McCombs worked as a janitor, in a horse stable, a book shop; he was a soda jerk, a truck driver, and a movie projectionist. He worked construction in New Jersey and at a midtown NYC delicatessen. McCombs developed his narrative songwriting style, and since has always expressed himself through the use of characters. He writes stories for his friends using their humour, their language, with detail and color, relating their drug use to classical literary themes, for instance. Rather than fulfilling the stereotype of the confessional singer-songwriter, he describes the lifestyles and feelings of those that surround him, with more love than judgment. McCombs is a mirror.
Deeply distrustful of the Business, McCombs has stayed relatively underground, supported by a devoted fan base and his label/publisher. In 2010, Domino Records hired a photo-surveillance private investigator to follow McCombs and take what would be become the publicity shots for Wit's End. Examples such as this suggest that he and mainstream acceptance are in a state of perpetual stalemate. However, in contrast to his persona, McCombs' music is generous, the melodies always infectious, the production and musicianship first-rate. And at the forefront of his craft are always the lyrics, which more than any songwriter today propels the avant-garde. He presents morally ambiguous situations for the listener, allowing them to interpret however they choose. McCombs has always refused to speak his influences, except for American folk music and The Beatles. He is a folk artist, telling the stories of his native land in a modern tongue.
Big Wheel and Others is Cass McCombs' seventh-and-a-half album and will be released October 15th (October 14th in the rest of the world) on Domino Records.
Within his decade-long career, most recently releasing WIT'S END and Humor Risk in 2011, Big Wheel and Others is McCombs' most encompassing work to date, marking a bold new chapter in the myth of this fascinating and singular artist. It's brimming with McCombs' gift for evocative storytelling, discerning introspection, and heartrending melody delivered through a haze of mystery and romance.
Big Wheel and Others comprises twenty-two songs (or, as they are more often and unfortunately known in the After Compact Disc—hereafter "ACD" era—tracks). But "double album" implies bloat, prog, and concept, so, let's stick with "songs." Big Wheel and Others is a bundle, a bindle, a hay bale, and an oil barrel of songs. Some of the genres that are to be found in varying degrees in the songs on this album are: road songs, rock songs, folk songs, blues songs, country songs, rhythm and blues songs, skronk non-songs, cinema songs, cult songs, poem songs, jams, and ballads - to use however you wish.
Big Wheel and Others will be available on double CD, standard and limited edition 2xLP and digital. The limited edition 2xLP (limited to 500) features special packaging, an alternate album cover, and an exclusive 7" containing unreleased tracks. The double CD and limited edition 2xLP are available exclusively now for pre-order through the Domino Mart; all orders receive "There Can Be Only One" as an instant grat download.
Cass McCombs Domino Page
Listen to "There Can Only Be One"
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Honourable Shri Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
o Mr. JC Laddha, CEO (Copper) – Hindalco Industries Ltd.
o Mr. P Ramnath, CEO – Sterlite Copper, Vedanta Ltd.
• Mr. Ajay Goel, COO – Sun Mobility Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Prem R. Kumar, CEO – BSES Yamuna Power Ltd.
• Opportunity and challenges for the copper fabricators.
• Role of testing labs.
• Mr. B Lal, Director General – Indian Transformers Manufacturers Association.
President – Federation of Engineering Institutions of South and Central Asia.


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Virginia Barratt, née en , est une chercheuse, écrivaine et artiste interprète australienne. Elle est l'une des fondatrices du collectif VNS Matrix qui a forgé le terme de cyberféminisme.

Biographie
Née au Royaume-Uni, Barratt a travaillé, de 1989 à 1991, comme directrice de l'Australian Network for Art & Technology (ANAT) sécurisant des ordinateurs et des logiciels pour les artistes dans les grandes institutions, favorisant ainsi le dialogue entre les spécialistes de l'art et de la technologie. Elle a déclaré : « Ce type d'accès était sans précédent, car les ordinateurs n'étaient pas personnels et certainement pas omniprésents ».

En 1990, Virginia Barratt a participé au deuxième symposium international sur l'Art Électronique à Groningen, aux Pays-Bas, avec d'autres ambassadeurs de l'ANAT.

Virginia Barratt était co-directrice du centre artistique John Mills National avec Adam Boyd. Elle est membre fondatrice de la Queensland Artworkers Alliance, et chercheuse pour Sonic Research Initiative à l'Université York.

Elle est membre fondatrice de VNS Matrix, un collectif de cyberféministes  qui ont collaboré de 1991 jusqu'en 1997 environ. Barratt a déclaré: « La VNS Matrix a émergé du cyberswamp [émergé des cyber-limbes] pendant un été au sud de l'Australie vers 1991, dans le cadre d'une mission visant à détourner les jouets des technocowboys et à redéfinir la cyberculture sous un prisme féministe. » Le projet multimédia de VNS Matrix, A Cyberfeminist Manifesto for the 21st Century, est devenu le premier volet de l'exposition en ligne Net Art Anthology de Rhizome le 27 octobre 2016.

À la fin des années 1980, elle commence à interagir avec des espaces virtuels textuels, en particulier sur LambdaMOO en utilisant des avatars.

Elle rédige une thèse de doctorat à l'Université Western Sydney au sein du Centre d'Écriture et de Société. Sa recherche doctorale porte sur la panique, l'affect et la déterritorialisation, explorés à travers l'art de la performance, de la poétique expérimentale et des vocalités.

Publications
Elle a contribué, entre autres, à Banquet Press, Overland, TEXT - une revue électronique biannuelle, Writing from Below, Spheres Journal for Digital Cultures avec Francesca da Rimini (alias doll yoko), Cordite, Plinth Journal , Artlink Journal , AXON Journal en collaboration avec Quinn Eades et Offshoot: Contemporary Lifewriting Methodologies and Practice in Australasia. Ses œuvres les plus récentes ont été jouées à Adélaïde, Brisbane, Melbourne, Byron Bay, Sydney, Helsingør, San Francisco, Toronto, Londres, au Performing Arts Forum (PAF) et à la Sorbonne à Paris ainsi qu'à l'Université de Humboldt et à Kunsthaus KuLe de Berlin.

Barratt privilégie la co-création comme modalité productive et résistante. Elle continue de collaborer avec Francesca da Rimini notamment pour Dans Son Intérieur.

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Come test your trivia knowledge on the three R's of Science Fiction: rockets, robots, and rayguns! Questions range from "gimmes" to mustache-twirling EVIL. Win trivial prizes! Fun and potential frustration for all!
Kevin B. Hewett has been active in fandom for more than a decade. In mundane life, he works as a senior research scientist for the Air Force Research Laboratory where his focus is on the development of high energy lasers.
Rebecca Hewett has an M.S. in clothing and textiles and works as a textile conservator. She also is a Master Costumer.


Military Matters is a group of people who are concerned about our military members, veterans, and their families and who want to put that concern into action. In the past, we have filled Christmas stockings to send to deployed military, collected baby items to send to families of deployed military, collected toiletries for veterans and families who stay at Fisher Houses while receiving treatment at either Audie Murphy Veterans Medical Center or the San Antonio Military Medical Center.
Military Matters is kicking off our annual "Warm Feet for Warriors" sock drive starting Easter Sunday. Any kind of adult size, new socks are needed. The drive will continue through the last week of May. These socks will be distributed to deployed service members, hospitalized veterans, and homeless veterans. Please drop off new sock donation to the parish hall starting Easter Sunday.
We have also sent care packages to deployed military from Ft. Sam Houston and provided child care and meals for one of our own military families during the mom's deployment. We seek to keep the military and veterans before the parish of St. Paul's and the diocese as our longest military action continues in southwest Asia.
To join this group, simply come to a meeting and see what we are up to and if this is a ministry you could be a part of. We need new members now, since the group has lost some members recently. Currently we meet on the first Wednesday of the month following the Healing Eucharist—about 1130. However, the time and day can change to be more convenient for current members.


What's this white stuff on my rubber?
You may have seen your boot soles develop a white waxy film on them. First thing's first, don't panic. This is what's known as "wax bloom." Wax bloom can occur in many different rubber products and even, believe it or not, in chocolate! What is happening here is some of the wax (or in chocolate's case fat) used in the production of the rubber is rising to the surface. If you are interested in the science behind this phenomenon check out the scientific journal I've attached to this article.
This bloom isn't harmful to the rubber, and is easily dealt with. In light amounts it can be cleaned pretty simply with a damp cloth. If you find that it persists a specialized clean like Mother's Back-to-Black will make short work of it.


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Trending: Persecution Thinking on the Rise
Chris Stevens and three other U.S. Embassy officials are dead. Murdered. Who did it? According to most journalists, a movie did it. I've watched a great many "Who Done It" movies, but I think this is the first time the movie "done it." How can a movie kill?
In the twisted logic of news outlets from MSNBC to the New York Times, the violence was "sparked" by the film's producers and by one of its infamous promoters, Terry Jones, the Florida pastor who once threatened to burn a Quran. Several different headlines read, "Film on Muslim Prophet Sparks Protests" (see Reuters).
This kind of reporting is perverse, but popular. It's trendy. It's fashionable to place the blame for violence on those who supposedly incited it. (After all, they are usually more compliant criminals than those who threaten further killings when confronted). As a Christian, I would say that this misguided effort of blaming the non-violent for the actions of the violent is "trending." Consider these three examples:
In 2001, Harry Hammond, a street preacher in England, stood in protest of the homosexual and lesbian lifestyles at a pro-gay rally. Basically, all he did was hold signs which read, "Jesus Gives Peace, Jesus is Alive, Stop Immorality, Stop Homosexuality, Stop Lesbianism, Jesus is Lord."
Hammond was assaulted by a crowd of three dozen or more angry attendees. He was also fined for inciting violence (even if it were against himself). No one in the crowd who assaulted him was charged. Hammond appealed, but died before his appeal was heard. He was again condemned after his death.
In 2004, another filmmaker was apparently guilty of inciting violence (against himself). Theo Van Gogh made a short documentary detailing the stories of four women who claimed they were abused in Islam. For his efforts, Van Gogh was murdered by a Muslim, who claimed to be representing all Muslims. The murderer left a note on Van Gogh's body and had another note with him. The notes made clear that Van Gogh was not the final target: America, Europe, Holland, and others were. Still, many blamed Van Gogh for his "controversial" film.
Even in America, this nonsensical approach to violence has taken root. This past June (2012) in Dearborn, MI, a group of street preachers brought signs to a public festival celebrating Arab life. For their protests, the street preachers were assaulted with bottles, cans, rocks, milk crates, and language that would have embarrassed Howard Stern.
The police threatened to arrest the preachers for inciting a riot. Ultimately, the police made them leave the festival; then, on their way home, the police pulled them over for having too many people in their van. No one throwing rocks and bottles was addressed, even though there is clear video footage of many who were hurling projectiles toward the preachers and making threats against them.
The trend is toward criminalizing "hate speech," blaming those who hold to "hateful" ideas for the violence that ensues, rather than holding violent people responsible for their crimes. Right now, those "hateful" ideas include opposition to homosexuality, opposition to abortion, or concern about the violence of Islam. In the future, other hateful ideas such as spanking your children or teaching them your Christian faith will likely "incite" riots and violence.
When it comes to the persecution of Christians this is a growing trend. More and more, those Christians who remain steadfast in their moral beliefs are labeled as "hate" groups for what they believe—especially if they dare to utter such beliefs publicly. This represents a complete corruption of the ideals established in the original USA, a place which allowed both freedom of religion and freedom of speech.
For now, we are struggling to understand how to frame these issues. I would suggest we all should at least be able to state what our Secretary of State said:
"The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. But let me be clear: There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind."
Beyond that, I wish we would learn to be more clear. For example, when we hear the President of Egypt call for the prosecution of filmmakers in America, why not respond with, "How about we first worry about prosecuting the murderers who killed an American ambassador?" Or, when news media attempt to blame Terry Jones or Sam Bacile for Muslim rioting, why not alter a line from the NRA and say, "Movies don't kill. Muslims kill."
I understand that last line is a bit provocative, but the onus of peace is on Islam. If they cannot condemn violence and if they respond to free speech with threats of violence, then they will only further the perception people have of Islam—that it is a violent religion. When news reporters feign outrage at a movie maker yet do not charge Muslims with wrongful violence, they are making matters worse (and making themselves look foolish).
UPDATE: (There is now evidence that the attacks were planned around 9/11 and that the Embassy knew about them in advance, indicating that the violence was not outrage against movie clips.)
Feel free to express your own opinion politely.
Persecution, Politics
Christians Stoned, Dearborn, Harry Hammond, hate speech, Innocence of Muslims, Islam, Muslim, Persecution, Terry Jones, Theo Van Gogh
Films Don't Kill, Islamic Militants Kill
2 Persecution Lessons from a Keeper's Broken Leg
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MAmie cochran says:
Greg I totally agree it was not about the movie!
James Mieras says:
If you poke the hornets nest you are likely to be stung. Use a little common sense.
doccochran says:
James, thanks for the comment. I understand the common sense approach. I also believe certain rights are so fundamental that they must be fought for by freedom-lovers. Free speech (and thought) and freedom of religion are two such liberties. Of course, the main point I am making is how the hornets (and their allies) are so easily stirred by anything Christian. I don't think it is possible not to stir the nest. My point is being proved by the mounting evidence that the attacks were planned and had nothing to do with the movie (see update here: https://gregoryccochran.com/2012/09/13/films-dont-kill-islamic-militants-kill/).
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Blog: We must do better…
June 11, 2020 | Todd Kuiken
DIYbio Philosophy: https://sphere.diybio.org/about/philosophy/
The following reflection was part of a special GES colloquium held on June 5, 2020, discussing the new USDA regulations on GM crops. Which was held in the midst of national protests against police brutality. They are my personal reflections in support of #blacklivesmatter and the systemic racism and inequalities seen throughout our institutions.
I want to reflect upon the thousands, if not millions, of people marching in the streets of America calling for racial justice and equality. In the midst of a pandemic that has laid bare the economic and health disparities in this country, and a government that has been trampling on people's rights, further dissolving our trust in our institutions and one another.
I struggle to understand the silent and systemic racism that my partner is confronted with every day because of his skin color. Against the privilege I have grown up with, and still benefit from, simply based upon my skin color.
While it may not seem that a USDA rule regulating GMOs connects to this, I believe it does. It speaks more broadly to the inequalities about who gets to participate in the development and oversight of science and technology and whether or not "we" trust those making decisions.
The USDA's mission is to provide economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve our Nation's natural resources through conservation, restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands.
While it may not seem that a USDA rule regulating GMOs connects to this, I believe it does.
I currently sit here at North Carolina State University, a public land-grant institution, founded in 1887, with the belief that colleges should not be reserved for a select few and that the children of farmers, mechanics and other workers should have access to the opportunities and benefits of higher education.
NCSU will soon open the Plant Science Initiative, with a $160 million dollar facility, whose website states: We are bringing together the brightest minds in academia, government and industry to drive vital research and innovation that increases crop yields, creates new varieties, extends growing seasons, enhances agricultural and environmental sustainability, and produces new and improved technology. All valuable and honorable goals.
But imagine for a moment, if the focus was instead on small, underserved farmers and communities, helping to bridge the gap of food insecurity, economic fairness and expanding access to science and innovation pipelines by providing opportunities for those left out. Enabling them to participate in the research, training and innovation. In order for them to create "new varieties, extend growing seasons, enhance agricultural and environmental sustainability, and produce new and improved technology."
We, who have been given the opportunity, responsibility, and honor, to educate; must do better.
I cannot say that local farmers, or those traditionally left out of the innovation pipeline, were to be directly involved in the development of genome editing, if it would help achieve greater trust amongst consumers around GMOs. But what I do know, is what we are currently doing is not working to build that trust. Nor is it addressing the inequalities in, and access to, science and technology.
I am often asked about the DIYbio community; what it is, why it matters, is it safe, and why should everyday citizens be able to use these technologies. My answer, or question really, is quite simple: Why should the science and technologies that are built upon public dollars, at public institutions, be limited to industry and those with privilege?
The DIYbio community operates by the following principles: openness, equality, respect, collaboration, and community. My hope is that as we continue to advance our understanding and use of genome editing, along with the further development of science and technology, that our governments, public institutions, and governance systems, better reflect those principles.
We, who have been given the opportunity, responsibility, and honor, to educate; must do better to alleviate the social injustices, unequal power dynamics and economic inequalities that are gripping our society and are all too prevalent throughout our institutions.
We, as people in positions of power and privilege, and who have the capacity to influence science, technology and the governance systems that oversee them, must do better.
Then, and only then, can we begin to have an honest, equal, fair, and transparent conversation about how science and technology is developed, governed and used.
We Must Do Better.
Todd Kuiken is a Senior Research Fellow with the Genetic Engineering and Society Center at NC State University. Dr. Kuiken's work focuses on synthetic biology and ecological gene editing.
Related Colloquium
Panel: Perspectives on the new USDA regulations for GM crops | June 5, 2020
Cultural Beliefs and Stakeholder Affiliation Influence Attitudes Towards Responsible Research and Innovation | Frontiers in Political Science
Jennifer Kuzma, June 24, 2021 | Biotech developers are concerned about the future of gene editing having experienced the contentious history of first-generation GM foods. They have also expressed desires to do better with public engagement in gene-editing innovation. The framework of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) may provide a way forward to act on their desires for greater public legitimacy.
First GMO Mosquitoes to Be Released In the Florida Keys | Undark
The EPA approved Oxitec's mosquitoes for release this spring. Some scientists and locals want to halt the deployment.
Biotech: An Environmentalist's Dilemna
Biodesigned, Jan. 21, 2021 | Environmental scientist Todd Kuiken weighs the pros and cons of deploying biotechnology to protect vulnerable ecosystems. Can altering the DNA of species save them from the impacts of human induced climate change, or will it wreak a new form of havoc?"
« Genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in Florida and Texas beginning this summer – silver bullet or jumping the gun?
CALS News – Using Leaf Fungi to Improve Crop Resilience »


This list is more important to me than the list about crush-able men. Because this women helped shape my consciousness. Some of them I have known for years and some I have come to know more recently. Nevertheless, they have gained my admiration through their unique personality, intellect, grace, and beauty.
Before you my lovely readers react and message me about this and that who should make it to my list, let me tell you that I don't know every amazing Meranao woman out there. Those listed here I know personally. I am not posting photos of them, you know, cultural sensitivity. And I believe that Meranao women, so many of them are physically striking, but their character stands out even without them flaunting their beauty. They wear invisible crowns wherever they go.
Being one of the first Meranao women who made made a name as a journalist, she tops my list. The first time I met her, she was our resource speaker in a journalism seminar-workshop and she blew me away by her mere presence. Her manner and ease in public speaking was imprinted in my mind. She may not remember, but there were times when I was in college that I volunteered for her. With some friends, we did simple tasks for her like take down notes in meetings and transcribe voice recordings. I couldn't fathom how she was able to juggle so many things at a time. She seems to be involved in everything and she was able to give time to everyone, no matter who they are. One day, we went to her home to submit some documents and I saw her without her makeup and hijab, and I thought she was the most beautiful. In her humility and simplicity, her spirit and good heart won me over. I thought to myself, I want to be like her.
Ma'am Rebecca of the English department in Mindanao State University was an enigma to me. She was never my instructor. But I do remember that she won a national essay writing contest. Wow, a national essay writing contest for God's sake! I have a reverence for writers, they to me are something else. Because most of my college friends are in College of Social Sciences and Humanities, I was always hanging out in the lobby, and I had ample chance to stalk Ma'am Alawi. I used to sit in the hallway and listen to her talk in her class. I observed her from a distance and I saw a graceful woman whose talent with words I wish I can emulate.
If I remember it correctly, she was one of advisers in Collegian, the student publication of Dansalan College, my alma mater. When she writes, she transports you to some place you've never been. She too is an instructor in the English department but I never really had a close encounter with her until I worked for The New Ranao Star when she never fails to provide aide when the paper needs her. What is special with Ma'am Jah is she is unassuming. You'll never guess how wide the horizon of her mind unless she speaks to you. And I believe she has influenced me heavily because when I was starting to hone my craft, her works are the first reference I had.
Ma'am Sor is one of my favorite people, the kind of person whose image in my head is always smiling. She was the department chairman of Communication Studies in MSU, our adviser in World Islamic Call Society, and instructor in my Public Speaking class. I love it whenever I have the chance to talk to her. She has encouraged me in pursuing my passion. She is a ball of positive energy and when she is around. I haven't been seeing Ma'am Sor lately, but I follow her column in Sun Star.
She is the elder sister of one of my childhood best friends. I have known her since elementary and being the ate of my bestie and one of the popular girls in school, she seemed to be always ahead of us, always cooler than us. We feel like trying hard copycats next to her. (Haha!) Did I mentioned that she is very pretty? Pretty and smart, that is a lethal combo. And although I am very, VERY difficult to intimidate, somehow Ate Lady manages to intimidate me. Napapatahimik kami when she passes by. But after years of observing her, she turns out to be a sweet lady, kind daughter and sister, fiercely passionate about her dreams, and an ideal conservative Meranao woman. Currently, I am enjoying her Facebook page and she makes me kilig with her photos proudly wearing her hijab in an Australian University where she studies.She makes you want to go out into the world and chase your dreams.
Ate Babes is the first hijabi anchor in Philippine national TV! If that is not something, then I don't know what is. She is my senior and I have seen here transform from a teacher to a beautiful news anchor in PTV. What I love about her is her persistence. When she began in her show, she appeared amateurish. I can just imagine the difficulty, how nerve-racking it is to face the camera and deliver news. But she took the challenge. And now whenever I watch her, goodness gracious, she has turned pro. To aspire working for national news is like saying I want to be an artista. It is a small industry and getting in is the most difficult. And Princess Habibah Sarip proved that the seemingly impossible dream is possible.
She is the stuff of legendary proportion. A true-to-life Meranao princess, she was the first lady governor of Lanao del Sur at a time when politics all over the country was male-dominated.It was said that early in her life, she was schooled and learned to speak English well and served as an interpreter for her illiterate father during his travels to the capital. I have never met her, just her grandsons and granddaughters. Her photos during her prime never fail to amaze me. She was a beautiful woman, the only woman who sat beside Imelda Marcos and looked more regal. The only woman I saw with Imelda whose beauty was never diminished by Imelda's overpowering presence. And that says a lot about her.
Atty. Nessie is my girl crush. I chanced upon her Facebook page and I stalked her to death after. Because 1. She is #nofilter gorgeous. 2. She is a lawyer. 3. Her posts says a lot about her beautiful mind. I stopped being her mere follower when a common friend, Ate Princess Pacasum introduced us. I swear, na-star struck ako. Over the years, I am seeing more facets of Atty. Nessie's personality. She has a sense of style. She takes care of her loved ones hands on. She is generous. She cares a lot about her homeland. She is humble, soft-spoken, has a mild demeanor, but she can take down any opponent.
More than a week ago, it has caused me great grief when Madame Raifa passed away. The governor's wife, when she was still healthy has always been visible in the public eye, attending social events, spearheading activities, and always a hands-on partner to Gov. Bombits many projects. I have many chances to have close encounters with her. And I remember that she was the kind of first lady who never assumes and air of superiority. She makes you feel welcome, truly welcome. I have seen her wearing simple clothing to gatherings. She doesn't project an air of arrogance. Ang bait ni Madame. You can tell that people loved her by the way her subordinates talk about her. May Allah SWT bless her soul. She will never be forgotten.
2,3,4 were my instructors in college and they are part and parcel of what I have become.
These women probably don't know they extent of their effect on other women. Ang gagaling nila, nakakainspire.
Salaam! Good starting point for an article. Maybe you can expand it to "Influential Maranao Women" or make another one for modern Maranao women excelling in their field.
Most Maranao women in the past used to work in the shadow of their husband's spotlight so their work often goes unnoticed by the public. A good example is my late grandmother, who passed away June of last year. Hadja Putri Zorayda Abbas Tamano, wife of the late Senator Mamintal "Mike" Tamano, was a tireless civic leader. She championed the plight of Filipino-Muslim women in all her civic groups. She founded Philmuslima, was a member of countless women's organizations like Zonta, Millenium Women for World Peace, and many others. She was instrumental in forming the Muslim communities in Quiapo and Culiat. She even put up a free preschool in Quiapo in the 90s, out of her own pocket. A selfless giver, she did not expect anything in return, knowing that she will be rewarded in the afterlife by living as a good Muslim. If only you had a chance to meet her, I am sure that you will be inspired by her.
Keep on rockin', young Maranao women! It's your time to shine!
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Controversial Aayah
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At face value, looking at the translation, and even the Arabic, this Aayah seems problematic.
In Surah Zukhruf, Aayah 81, Allah says, " قُلۡ إِن كَانَ لِلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ وَلَدٌ۬ فَأَنَا۟ أَوَّلُ ٱلۡعَـٰبِدِينَ " "Say (oh Muhammad), if the most Merciful (Allah) had taken a son, then I would be the first of his worshippers"
This is usually how the Aayah is translated, which causes an issue. In order to understand this Aayah properly, it requires more of an understanding of the Arabic language in depth.
The Prophet (Peace & Blessings upon him) is saying, أَنَا۟ أَوَّلُ ٱلۡعَـٰبِدِينَ. I am the FIRST of those who worship. That is a more correct translation.
'First', not in the sense of, first one to worship, but rather the best and most superior worshipper of those who worship Allah. Number 1 when it comes to worshipping. In other words, the Aayah is indirectly asking a rhetorical question, that, had Allah taken a son, would I not know about it? Of course I would. As I'm the best worshipper, I would have been the first to know, and I would be the best at it.
Now, a statement like that, claiming to be the best worshipper, seems to have immense pride within it. To say one is the best at something. Right? So again that causes another problem.
Which is why Allah, at the beginning of the Aayah says, "قُلۡ". . . "Say (oh Muhammad) . . ."
The Prophet (Peace & Blessings upon him) is commanded by Allah to say this Aayah and to make this statement.
As the Messenger of Allah himself, would not say something like that. He was free from pride. Even though it is the truth.
So Allah also protects the honour of the Messenger of Allah, freeing him from any pride.
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T he primary function of a CTV is to ferry small crews to offshore wind turbine installations for day-trip operations and maintenance visits and inspections.
CTVs are Offshore Supply Vessels or Small Passenger Vessels less than 100 GRT and inspected under 46 CFR Subchapters "L" or "T", consisting of hulls that are generally an aluminum, catamaran-type with an average speed of approximately 20 knots. Accommodations include arrangements/seating for up to 36 persons.
Pictured left (Photo credit: U.S. Coast Guard OCSNCOE) is the ATLANTIC PIONEER ferrying technicians to service the Block Island Wind Farm at Rhode Island. The Atlantic Pioneer is the first U.S. Flagged Jones Act CTV constructed to operate in U.S. offshore wind farms.
Several CTVs are being built as additional offshore leases are awarded and projects begin to materialize on the Atlantic coast.
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SOVs are fuel-efficient DP-enabled vessels that loiter & operate as in-field accommodations for workers and platform assist for wind turbine servicing and repair work.
An SOV can provide accommodations for 40+ personnel.
SOVs are equipped with heave-compensated 'walk-to-work' gangways and small (typically 10-ton) cranes to transfer equipment onto the platform's base. SOVs may include launchable/retrievable daughter-crafts used to ferry turbine technicians to multiple locations on the wind farm.
Pictured (Photo credit: Equinor) is an ESVAGT SOV servicing the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm off the east coast of England.
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Feeder Support Vessel (FSV)
FSVs are built and designed to carry deck cargo such as turbines and blades to the installation vessel and can provide accommodations for 50+ personnel.
Pictured (Image credit: 2nd Wind Marine, LLC) is a drawing of an FSV designed by MiNO Marine, LLC for 2nd Wind Marine who will build and operate the vessel.
Currently, there are no Jones Act-compliant U.S. Flagged FSVs.
Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV)
WTIVs provide installation and construction services. While operating in shallow water, WTIVs can self-elevate, as seen in the picture. In deeper water, WTIVs will serve as floating heavy-lift vessels.
WTIVs can have accommodations to house 50+ personnel and are equipped with a cargo deck designed to carry turbines, blades, and equipment.
The picture to the left (Photo credit: 2nd Wind Marine, LLC) is a WTIV installing a turbine for the Block Island Wind Farm project.
Currently, there are no Jones Act-compliant WTIVs.
Liftboats
Liftboats are used as SOVs and FSVs in wind farms closer to shore and in shallower waters, such as the Block Island Wind Farm.
Liftboats have movable legs capable of raising their hulls above the surface of the sea.
Because of the length of their legs and air gap requirements, liftboats are limited by water depth. Due to this limitation, liftboats generally stay closer to shore.
Photo credit: Falcon Global, LLC (Seacor Marine, LLC)
Field Development Vessel (FDV)
FDVs are designed to lay cables connecting offshore wind structures within the field and cables connecting those structures to the shore, which deliver the electrical energy from the field to the shore.
Currently, there are no Jones Act-compliant FDVs.
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San Fernando Valley, CA – Today, Monica Rodriguez's campaign for City Council announced the following endorsements in her campaign for Los Angeles City Council District 7:
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"Monica Rodriguez understands that the economic strength of our city depends on safe neighborhoods and opportunities for our youth. She has been a strong champion of increasing college access and success for our residents. As a City Councilmember I know that she will ensure our libraries, parks and other city departments create an environment where more students are exposed to the educational opportunities and careers they can pursue. Monica knows that investing in our young people and making sure more of them get trained for jobs and earn college degrees will make the City of LA a better place."
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Daniel has worked on shows such as Chef's Table, Salt Fat Acid Heat and Street Food Asia and Latin America
BODEGA has announced the signing of award winning director Daniel Milder to its roster.
Daniel Milder is a director and producer best known for his work on documentary series that use food as a springboard to explore human ingenuity, perseverance and culture. As a producer on Chef's Table, Salt Fat Acid Heat and director on Street Food Asia and Latin America (all on Netflix), he has helped transform the way people think about food, television and the people who dedicate their lives to feeding us.
His shows have been nominated for seven Emmy Awards including three nominations for Outstanding Documentary Series, won five James Beard Awards and the first season of Street Food (Asia) garnered more viewers than any other food related documentary series that Netflix has ever produced. In addition to his work around food his short films have been selected for festivals all over the world including Sundance and Tribeca.
Character is the starting point for every project he does no matter the length or the market. And he is as comfortable working on a sound stage in Los Angeles as a fish market in Saigon.
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So, all of this Black Hole Zion stuff might seem a little confusing at first glance, right? Is it a band? Is it one person doing a bunch of stuff? Is it a group of various collaborators with one constant always there to direct the flow of traffic? Well, the answer is, yes.
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By Jennifer Paterson	 1st May 2014 12:00 am 12th April 2017 11:57 am
Almost two-thirds (59%) of respondents see the government's shared parental leave policy as an opportunity to enhance the family-friendly policies they offer to staff, according to research by law firm Hogan Lovells.
Under the new plans, which take effect from April 2015, parents will be able to share 12 months of leave after the birth of a child.
The research, which surveyed 70 employers, found that only 15% of respondents have a clear idea of how they will implement the policy.
More than a third (35%) of respondents are just preparing to sit down and make plans about how they will implement the policy.
Another third (33%) of respondents said the changes fit well with their aims of being more gender neutral about parenting.
Eight in ten (80%) of respondents cited internal administration and system changes as a key concern, while employers are also concerned about managing resources in periods of leave and communicating the changes to staff.
Hogan Lovells has also partnered childcare and eldercare provider My Family Care to launch a resources pack, which provides information and advice for HR departments around what the changes mean to them.
Ed Bowyer, employment partner at Hogan Lovells, said: "Many organisations are still at the 'drawing board' stage, which is probably not surprising given that the draft regulations were published only fairly recently, and a significant proportion, more than 35%, are just preparing to sit down at that drawing board.
"Notwithstanding, a key concern from the outset is around how resource can be managed if people take time off in less predictable chunks, with 80% of respondents indicating that internal administration and system changes are a key concern."
Ben Black, founder of My Family Care, added: "This research shows the dire need for employers to really evaluate what the changes mean to them.
"These are massive changes that are monumental in the way that fatherhood is perceived, officially giving men a more proactive role in bringing up a child from the very start, while giving female employees the chance to return to work earlier."
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Obviously the heatsinks are the most noticeable difference, but seeing as they come from units with different fan setups (80mm rear and 120mm overhead), that's understandable.
And yes, the component selection is different.
One is the Silencer, and the other is the (also Seasonic built) Corsair HX 620.
Now I don't want to take anything away from PCP&C, and I'm sure they are a lot more involved in the design process than most brands, but there are plenty of other brands that do get involved in component selection. Different brands simply request different specs generally and I suspect there are actually not a huge number (at least those of good quality) that simply re-badge a stock design.
this stuff is absolutely facinating, thanks so much for sharing all of this excellent information.
then the ideal choice should be either pc power and cooling or corsair (most likely manufactured by seasonic).
it would be ideal to look at reviews for both of these brands and the different models they have available on youtube (which often has excellent video reviews from tiger direct or comp usa), amazon and newegg.
if you're not too sure how much wattage you need for your system, or don't know too much about power supplies, this is an excellent and concise tutorial on the basics and should help you to be able to consider the best choices for your rig.
after making your choices, if you wanna make a thread and post them for the pro's around here to help you make your final choice, they will probably be more than happy to assist you.
I would argue you choose those two brands when you are worried about price, but still want high quality components. If you're not worried about price, you can perhaps do better . . .
and please state why and provide any links to those brands or manuafacturers that may be less well known within the mainstream gaming market.
I'm pretty sure he's suggesting that if you want the best of the best you should buy an actual Seasonic branded PSU. I'd agree with that, to a point. Delta also makes some amazing power supplies that are incredibly overbuilt.
"I've heard a lot of people complaining about the move to Delta, wondering if perhaps Antec was somehow doing them wrong again, perhaps going back to the time when Antec units used to cut some corners. Well, wonder no more - if the EA650 is any indication at all, Antec has in fact improved their offerings again."
More generally, my logic is fine, your reading comprehension is struggling. I said explicitly there were other good manufacturers.
"There are other good manufacturers...I suspect the same will happen for PCP&C, Corsair, and others, but we shall see."
But really, this wasn't/isn't the point im trying to make.
I also said that if you choose to buy from PCP&C or Corsair or some other brand, you will need to keep track of when/if the manufacturers change (they may not, though I am sceptical in the long term) -- or instead just buy an actual manufacturer you trust, which for me is Seasonic (though I recognize that they will produce bad psus if contracted to do so, and are beginning to dabble in lower end offerings even with their name on it, which is a bad sign imo).
Not really the point so I dont care.
The reason that made me even type out a post was mostly due to the words you said dealing with Antec.
As I and the article you cited noted, this *exact* problem happened with Antec several years ago. But since you couldn't read what I wrote, and you couldn't be bothered to read the article *you* cited, then I realize you can't understand what I'm writing here.
See beginning of my post.
Ehh, take it for what its worth but just because two Antec units fail on you doesn't justify it enough to say its "commodity crap in the eyes of many, many people" as you so put it.
No, two failures won't do that. A reputation of crap PSUs that won't last very long in addition to personal experience with failures will...especially when most people won't even touch them because of their sordid past.


Convert from a fraction to percent. Here is the answer to the question: Mixed fraction 1 26/85 as a percentage or how to convert the fraction 1 26/85 to percent. Use the fraction to percent calculator below to write any fraction as a percent.
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