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AREA ATTRACTIONS & ADVENTURES
Shenandoah Caverns
Quicksburg, VA
An underground world of wonders. Shenandoah Caverns has been welcoming visitors since it opened in 1922. Discover a world of breathtaking natural wonders, geology and extraordinary crystalline formations. See the famous "Breakfast Bacon" limestone formations. Be amazed by the unique and intricate formations like Capitol Dome, Diamond Cascade and Rainbow Lake. Open year-round with temperatures maintained at 56 degrees. The only caverns that offers elevator service and walkways for your convenience. Shenandoah Caverns is for explorers of all ages. For more information, please visit http://www.shenandoahcaverns.com/.
The Yellow Barn
Quicksburg, VA
Experience everything from a first-hand look at farm life to live musical performances on a rotating stage. Take a step back in time with historic displays and a collection of restored carriages and farm vehicles. Let the children enjoy the wonders of nature at the live animal mini-farm and indoor beehive. Wines are available for purchase from local vineyards. For more information visit their website at http://www.shenandoahcaverns.com/
American Celebration
See spectacular parade floats, props and settings from the nation's most prestigious parades and events. Presidential Inaugurals, Rose Bowl and Macy's Thanksgiving parades and many more. It's an amazing exhibition with huge floats and wonderful animated figures. For more information, visit their website http://www.shenandoahcaverns.com/.
Route 11 Chips
Mt. Jackson, VA
One of America's specialty chip producers. The best chips on the planet. Hand cooked kettle style potato chips prepared the old fashioned way. With fry viewing at the factory. Please call ahead (800) 294-7783 or (540) 477-9664 to make sure they are in production for fry view. For more information, please visit their website at http://www.rt11.com/.
 Shenandoah Wine Trail
The Shenandoah Valley has emerged as a regional wine leader in the eastern United States. A tour of the Valley's wineries and two craft breweries and one cidery offers a special experience with rural scenery, entertainment, quality restaurants, and award winning wines. Please visit http://www.shenandoahvalleywinetrail.com/ for complete listing of the featured wineries along the trail. Also, please note that some wineries offer wine tasting by appointment only, please call ahead. Enjoy a weekend away as you sip fabulous wine and spirits, savor the freshest of local cuisine and enjoy the breath-taking scenery of the Shenandoah Valley. Come take a tour of the Shenandoah Wine Trail.
Meem's Bottom Covered Bridge
Tourists from miles around pay a visit to one of the best-known covered bridges in Virginia. A 204 foot single-span Burr arch known as Meem's Bottom in Shenandoah County. The bridge site takes its name from the Meem family that owned the Strathmore estate west of the Shenandoah River. This long span over the North Fork of the river carried traffic for more than 80 years before being burned by vandals on Halloween in 1976. After salvaging the original timbers, the bridge was reconstructed and eventually under girded with steel beams and concrete piers. Succeeding at least two other bridges, the Meem's Bottom Bridge was built in 1894 from materials cut and quarried nearby for the massive arch supports and stone abutments, which extended 10 feet below the riverbed. Records show that one bridge was burned in 1862 as Stonewall Jackson went up the Valley ahead of the Union General John C. Fremont, prior to the battles of Harrisonburg, Cross Keys and Port Republic. Another was washed away in a flood in 1870.
Bryce Resort
Basye, VA
Located in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, two hours west of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., Bryce is a member-owned, four season sports and recreation resort dedicated to serving its members, guests, and visitors. Known for being family-friendly, the resort features the Horst Locher Snowsports School and a mountain bike park with beginner, intermediate and expert trails and lift access. In addition, the expansive property boasts a PGA rated 18 hole, par 71 golf course in an Alpine setting, and Lake Laura, a 45-acre spring-fed lake with beaches, a picnic area, snack bar, and opportunities to canoe, paddleboat, and paddleboard. Bryce also offers four dining options ranging from casual meals to fine dining. For more information, please visit www.bryceresort.com
Lake Laura (at Bryce Resort)
Trying to cool off during those hot summer months? Check out Lake Laura Beach & Boating Center. For a small fee, you can spend the entire summer day lounging on the grassy beach while the kids swim and play on tranquil Lake Laura. For rent are canoes, paddleboats and paddleboards. If you are in the mood for a hike, enjoy a 3 mile nature/hiking trail with scenic views around Lake Laura. There is a sandy beach play area. No pets, alcoholic beverages and grills permitted. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. For daily information, call (540) 856-2121 ext. 253.
Virginia Civil War Museum
New Market, VA
Every year the Virginia Museum of the Civil War and New Market Battlefield re-enacts the 1864 Battle of New Market with emphasis on the role of Virginia Military Institute Cadets and the Civil War in Virginia. Featured items in the museum are artifacts, dioramas and the Emmy winning film "Field of Lost Shoes" shown daily on the tour. For more information on tours, please visit their website at www.vmi.edu/newmarket.com.
Route 11 Outfitters
Woodstock, VA
An outdoor adventure company located in Woodstock, Virginia. Guided and self guided river trips on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. Kayak and tube rentals. Open April through November. Plan your river adventure. Visit www.route11outfitters.com for more information.
White Oak Canyon
One of Shenandoah National Park's most popular destinations is White Oak Canyon and its six waterfalls, with heights from 35 to 86 feet. There are swimming holes at the bottom of each waterfall, but do not expect much privacy because they are quite popular. The Skyline Drive Trailhead for this hike is at mile post 42.6, Luray, VA 22835 Park Info. (540) 999-3500. The adventurous, physically fit hikers can take the steep 4.6 miles hike to the Upper Falls, White Oak's highest waterfall at 86 feet. Return trip is very steep. Consider your physical condition and available time before continuing past the upper falls. Add an additional 2.7 miles round trip (1100' elevation change) to lower falls and return. Those who love to push themselves may enjoy the strenuous hike around the Cedar Run/ White Oak Circuit, which provides views of a few of the waterfalls. (Mile 45.6) – very strenuous 8.2-mile circuit hike. From Hawksbill Gap, take Cedar Run-Link-White Oak-White Oak Fire Road-Horse Trail. Be sure to bring water. White Oak Canyon can also be accessed from the Park boundary at the base of the mountains with an easy two mile hike up to the first waterfall. Visitors hiking White Oak Canyon from either the Skyline Drive Trailhead or the Lower Trailhead must have a valid Shenandoah National Park entrance permit.
Our Soldiers Cemetary 1861 - 1865
Mt. Jackson, VA
Burial site of more than 400 Confederate soldiers representing 11 southern states. Located in the Town of Mount Jackson, Virginia along Route 11.
Peters Mill Run / Taskers Gap
Edinburg, VA
Known as the largest OHV complex in the state of Virginia, Peters Mill Run and Taskers Gap is an adventure you will never forget. With the wind in your face, zip along this rugged trail system with exciting twists and turns. Peters Mill is 12 miles of moderately challenging rocky 4x4 trail loop with occasional creek crossings while Taskers Gap to the South offers some challenging ATV trail loops. The two areas offer about 40 miles of trails to explore. OHV vehicles permitted: four-wheel drive vehicles, motorcycles, motorbikes, four-wheel all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and mountain bicycles.
Edinburg Mill and Museum
The Edinburg Mill was built in 1848 by George Grandstaff and was in continuous operation as a grist mill until 1978. It is famous for the fact that it is one of the few mills in the Valley that was not burned by Sheridan during the Civil War. The mill is now open Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays from 12 pm to 5 pm. Check out the mill, visit the museum.
Shenvalee Golf Resort
New Market, VA
Located in the historic town of New Market, VA. The Shenvalee brought golf to the Shenandoah Valley in 1927 and has grown from a modest 9-hole course into a 27-hole resort. Combining its welcoming atmosphere and soothing Southern charm with its excellent amenities, and casual restaurants, sports bar, and facilities for weddings, banquettes, and business meetings—the Shenvalee attracts golfers and travelers from throughout the Eastern states, Canada, and beyond. For more information, please visit http://www.shenvalee.com/
Maize Quest The Cornfield Maze Adventure
Journey through miles of paths in corn maze. Kids play in the straw maze, mini maze, sorghum maze, rope maze and more. Ride the pedal go karts. Get lost fun for all ages. Open weekends August thru. November. For more information visit http://www.cornmaze.com/
Cooter's Place
Cooter's in The Valley features Daisy's Diner, Dukes of Hazzard Museum with the General Lee, Cooter's tow truck, Boss Hogg's caddy, Cooter's Garage Band and appearances from the man himself and much, much more. Visit www.cootersplace.com for more information about Cooter's Place and events.
Massanutten Story Book Trail
Discover the geology of the Massanutten Mountain. As you walk, look for fossils and forest wildlife. Interpretive signs along the trail discuss the building of this ancient mountain. At the end of the trail enjoy the scenic overlook of Page Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains from the observation deck. Massanutten Storybook Trail is a 0.4 mile paved trail suitable for wheelchairs and strollers however the parking lot is not accessible and help might be needed to reach the trail.
Shenandoah Heritage Market
Located in Harrisonburg, VA. Open Monday - Saturday. Sample some Old Fashioned Valley Goodness at the area's largest Country Market. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of water gardens and park benches while you wander through 20+ locally owned and operated shops. Come enjoy a taste of the past. www.shenandoahmarket.net
Valley Ballooning
Enjoy a taste of adventure on a hot air balloon flight with your friends/family or just come by yourself and be part of the group! Balloons launch at sunrise and sunset from Woodstock, Virginia almost everyday of the year. You can take in great views of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains and after your flight enjoy a toast with sparkling cider. Flight time ranges rom 30-60 minutes. For more information visit their website www.valleyballooning.com or call (540) 333-6697 or (540) 975-0192.
Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures
For sheer excitement and high-speed fun, no sport comes close to skydiving. On average, skydivers make about 3 million jumps annually. If you are ready to join the ranks of those who have taken the plunge, Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures will make the first jump a safe, awesome and unforgettable experience. Visit http://www.skydivenewmarket.com/ for more information.
Drive-In Movie Theatre
A 2 screen drive-in theatre, offering first run movie features at family affordable prices. A double feature policy (offering movie patrons two-first run films per night; per screen. Experiencing a night at the drive-in is so much different than seeing a movie at a local multiplex... it is very much like a tailgate party at a sporting event. Enjoy a true American classic drive-in theatre... it all makes seeing a movie an event that is memorable. www.
Winchester Speedway
Winchester, VA
Stock car races for individuals that have the need for speed. Visit www.winchesterspeedway.com for race information.
Massanutten Indoor/Outdoor Waterpark
McGaheysville, VA
With year-round 84 degree weather, there is always a 100% chance of fun. During the warm weather months, the waterpark offers an outdoor oasis. Prepare to get wet. Featuring a multi-lane mat racer slide, a wave pool and activity pool. Water-free fun includes a state-of-the-art gaming area with the latest in video and redemption technology. Also available, choose from three different dining locations. www.massanuttenwaterpark.com


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Özge Pala Tulu, nascuda Özge Pala, (Ankara, 12 de maig de 1981) va ser una jugadora de voleibol turca.

Özge Pala es va iniciar al voleibol en el club esportiu TED Kolejlier d'Ankara, com estudiant de liceu, i, després de jugar en diversos clubs com el Karşıyaka d'Esmirna, va abandonar el voleibol quan era capitana del equip femení del TED Kolejliler d'Ankara, a l'abril del 2011, contribuent a la seva pujada a Primera Lliga Femenina de Turquia. Va plorar a la crida de "gràcies capitana gran". L'agost del mateix any va ser nomenada directora administrativa (manager) de l'equip de voleibol femení del seu club.

Özge Pala està casada amb l'empresari Kerem Tulu, des del 2009.

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 Fitxa d'Özge Pala a CEV
 La història de la pujada de TED Kolejliler a la Primera Lliga de la pluma de Özge Pala

Jugadores de voleibol turques
Esportistes d'Ankara
Dirigents esportius turcs

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Li Keran (* 26. März 1907 in  Xuzhou, Provinz Jiangsu; † 5. Dezember 1989 in Peking) war einer der beliebtesten chinesischen Maler des 20. Jahrhunderts. Populär war er vor allem für seine Darstellung von Wasserbüffeln. Er gilt aber auch als Neuerer der chinesischen Landschaftsmalerei.

Biografie
Li Keran wurde in Xuzhou, Provinz Jiangsu, als Li Jongshun geboren. Sein Vater war ein Bauer ohne Landbesitz, der später Fischer wurde.

Im Jahr 1923 ging Li Keran nach Shanghai und studierte an der Kunstschule. Zu seinen Lehrern gehörte auch der Maler Qian Shichi. 1929 wechselte Li Keran zur Staatlichen Kunstakademie von Hangzhou, wo er sich der westlichen Ölmalerei zuwandte. Hier wurde er vom französischen Maler André Claudot unterrichtet, der einen immensen Einfluss auf seinen späteren Stil durch die westliche Ölmalerei hatte.  Im gleichen Jahr schloss er sich der von Lu Xun mitbegründeten "Fortschrittlichen Künstlergesellschaft" an.

Nach Ausbruch des Chinesisch-Japanischen Krieges im Jahr 1937 arbeitete Li Keran unter Guo Moruo in der Politabteilung des Militärrats der Nationalregierung, die 1938 ihren Sitz nach Chongqing verlegte. In diesen Jahren wohnte er in einem Bauernhaus am Stadtrand neben dem Stall eines Wasserbüffels. Dies war für ihn der Anlass, sich dem Wasserbüffel als Sujet zu widmen. Der Wasserbüffel war Symbol für die Demütigung Chinas, in dem sich Unterwerfung und Kraft vereinigen.

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 1964: Landscape in Red. Tusche und Farbe auf Papier, 131 cm × 84 cm. Poly Auction, Peking 3. Juni 2012 $ 30.341 Mio.

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Are we opening up Australian Government?
Greetings from a law-book lined library at the Australian National University, where Daniel Stewart, Senior Lecturer, ANU College of Law is asking "Are we opening up government?". This is in his role as part of the evaluation of the Australian Open Government National Action Plan 2016-18. This is a bit like being an extra in an episode of the ABC TV comedy "Utopia", with a "dashboard" showing cute green icons, which claims everything is on track.
Leaving the cynicism aside, and the difficulty of a credible plan for open government in the current political climate, the plan has some good intentions. As an example 2.3 "Digitally transform the delivery of government services" is a good idea. This is delegated to the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA), which makes sense. The DTA was to to deliver a roadmap, which they seem to have done. However, what is lacking are the trained staff needed to implement the roadmap.
The Australian government is reported to be considering "Cyber commandos for defence reserve" modeled on those of the UK (Ellen Whinnett, Newscorp, 16 August 2017). The UK Joint Cyber Reserve Force. was stood up in May 2013 and I suggested Australia do some thing similar in August 2013.
These reservists would be similar to medical specialists who can apply their civilian skills in the military. This allows the military to use personnel who they could not afford to train and retain full time. It also provides a link between those running critical national infrastructure in the civilian sector and the government organizations tasked to protect it.
As I see it, members of the Cyber Reserve Force should be issued with secure communications equipment which they keep with them during their civilian job. The members would be in constant contact about threats and ready to act on them within minutes. This contrasts with a conventional reserve, where it takes days, weeks, or months for activation.
James Kavanagh, CTO Microsoft Australia started his keynote at the 21st Australian Computer Society Annual Canberra Conference by mentioning that today Microsoft announced that Microsoft Azure will be provided from Canberra Data Centres (CDC) for Unclassified and Protected government data.
Conference chair, Tim Turner from UNSW Canberra, opened the conference by welcoming our robot overlords (the theme is AI). From looking at the program, that will be the only humor today, on the topic of AI, until Anh Do does the closing plenary. I will be speaking on "Designing Professional e-Learning" at 2:20 pm.
Last night I attended "After the Dance" by Terence Rattigan at the New Theater, Newtown in Sydney. Set on the eve of World War II, the play depicts the end of an age of peace and prosperity with bright young things world weary.
Callum Alexander in early scenes seems to be channeling the young Hugh Grant in Four Weddings and a Funeral. John Cervenka's set is a little sparse for the era. One jarring point was walls which appeared to be finished as polished concrete. The Chesterfield sofa was the centerpiece for the characters to lounge. Costume Designer Brodie Simpson captures the elegance of the age, before wartime austerity.
This pay in one way looks dated with young men in tweed and oxbridge accents discussing love affairs while drinking gin and tonic. In another way it is of today, with Australia on the brink of a war in North Asia, awash with alcohol and having binged on the proceeds of a mining boom on colonized land.
Greetings from the Canberra Innovation Network's First Wednesday Drinks. I have been here since 2:30pm, for a World Cafe on the future of innovation in Canberra. A room full of people moved from table to table discussing what needs to be done to foster innovation, how that can be done and how to get the message out about doing it. It can be very frustrating at such sessions where there is a lot of ideas floated but you wonder if anything will ever happen. In this case we had the satisfaction of then attending the first Wednesday pitches and heard of real things making a real difference.
I did try to get a bit more creative with ideas, beyond the obvious of teaching innovation, I suggested turning CBRIN into a reality TV show, with the real life drama of turning ideas into products and services.


UNI400's take combination raking and spreading to improved levels over and above other combination machines as it Teds like a conventional tedder & rakes like any dedicated rotary rake! It literally gives the best of both machines!
Sitrex SR420 rakes are the heaviest machine of this type on the New Zealand market, and are ideal in all working conditions.


Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration. Dumas' epic tale of suffering and retribution, inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment, was a huge popular success when it was first serialized in the 1840s.
Robin Buss's lively English translation is complete and unabridged, and remains faithful to the style of Dumas's original. This edition includes an introduction, explanatory notes and suggestions for further reading.
A beautiful new clothbound edition of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge. Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of the Château d'If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and becomes determined not only to escape but to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration. A huge popular success when it was first serialized in the 1840s, Dumas was inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment when writing his epic tale of suffering and retribution.


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Posted on February 26, 2014 by Byron Lewis
The full story of the Saudi arms gift to Lebanon
Source: Al-Monitor (Read full story)
Despite the insistence of Beirut and Riyadh on the rapid implementation of Saudi Arabia's $3 billion plan to arm the Lebanese army and strengthen its defensive capabilities, the French are approaching this issue from the standpoint of the interests of Israel and other international matters, mainly how to maintain the status quo in southern Lebanon in the face of the Israeli enemy. This tripartite political deal suggests that the world and the Gulf want to strengthen the Lebanese army and enable it to control the border so as not to repeat the example of Hezbollah's involvement in the Syrian crisis.
Qatar slams UN failure on Syria
Source: The Peninsula (Read full story)
The Foreign Minister, H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, yesterday criticised the international community for its "double standards" on the Syrian issue, saying it was frustrating all efforts to resolve the crisis. Addressing a conference titled "The Syrian crisis and international law" at Qatar University, the foreign minister said that the faulty way of decision-making at the UN Security Council was preventing it from pushing for a solution to the Syrian crisis.
Human rights a priority, asserts emir of Makkah
Source: Saudi Gazette (Read full story)
Emir of Makkah Prince Mishal Bin Abdullah said human rights are a priority of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and preserving the dignity of humans is a red line that no one can cross. During a meeting with the head of the National Society of Human Rights in Makkah Sulaiman Al-Zaydi, the prince emphasized on the importance of the society in monitoring and spreading a culture of human rights. "The King's instructions to all officials are to monitor and preserve citizens and residents' human rights according to religious teachings and the government's laws," he said.
An Iran deal and Israel's nukes
Negotiations with Iran are aimed at winning the Islamic Republic's commitment not to obtain the necessary ingredients for the construction of a nuclear bomb. This objective is all fine and good, and there is much in the events of the last few months to suggest that a solid basis has begun for progress toward this desirable goal. But if Iran does its part, opens its program to effective supervision and satisfies the international community of its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, will President Barack Obama's administration move beyond rhetorical support to implement the broader goal of a nuclear weapons-free Middle East? Here, the picture becomes distinctly unclear.
Saudi crown prince's visit underscores India's regional importance
Source: The National (Read full story)
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday on a trip to seal security, energy and business agreements with India. Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's three-day visit highlights growing ties between two countries bound together by a vast Indian expatriate workforce and India's reliance on Saudi oil. Prince Salman, the highest-level Saudi dignitary to visit India since King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 2006, is expected to meet president Pranab Mukherjee, prime minister Manmohan Singh, and vice president Hamid Ansari.
Budget surpluses seen to spur GCC growth in 2014; outlook still positive
Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story)
The GCC economy, underpinned by budget surpluses resulting from high oil prices, will continue to record a dynamic growth rate in 2014, Credit Agricole Private Banking said in its latest forecast. Dr Paul Wetterwald, chief economist at Credit Agricole Private Banking, said in the wake of registering above-average gross domestic product, or GDP, growth rate in 2013, the GCC economies' 2014 growth outlook remained promising.
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The Shallowater Education Foundation, in its secondyear, was able to award over $38,000 for Innovative Teaching Grants. That money went directly back into classrooms to enhance the already stellar educational experience our students receive in Shallowater.
The entire Board of Directors, some of the band members, the mascot and even a camera man from local news media, loaded onto a school bus to reward teachers for all their efforts for innovative teaching. The band alerted each campus as we arrived that something very special was about to happen. With dozens of balloons, giant checks and plenty of cheering, the foundation, with the help of the entire community, was able to make our school district just a little better.
Of the grants funded, more than half had identified funding partners listed on the application. Meaning that those grant writers had secured outside funding to meet part of the amount needed.
Partners are vital to the success of the foundation. They make the gifts go further and let the community and the teachers know what an impact they have on the community at large. They truly make all the difference.
Total awards received directly affected 87 teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators as grant writers. That's 30 more teachers and hundreds more students effected by the generous donations of those in our community!


Dunhurst is running the Young Leaders Award for Block 2 pupils, who will be able to further their knowledge when they come to Bedales. The courses encourage pupils to build their self confidence, leadership skills, and develop their ability to plan, lead and officiate a sports session. They also gain a better understanding about sport and how this can be used in the community. It is hoped that many of the pupils who take the course will be able to use their skills and knowledge to help with sport at Dunannie or in the community for local clubs.
Following on from this, students at Bedales have the opportunity to partake in their Lawn Tennis Association Level 1 Coaching Qualification. The course is two days long, followed by an assessment day at least three weeks later. The course is based on teaching Tennis to children aged 4-8. Students must complete Coursework between the first two days and the assessment. They must also obtain work experience in this time, opening up the opportunity for the students to teach Tennis at Dunannie. This course runs biannually at Bedales and provides the students a nationally recognised qualification that can be used at any tennis club in Britain.


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Is software dead as a growth industry?
PALO ALTO, California (Reuters) -- In the midst of Silicon Valley's biggest downturn in years, two of the industry's biggest names have taken opposing views on whether the software business will return to life.
Larry Ellison, captain of the Valley's biggest software shop Oracle Corp., kicked off the great debate at the start of the year by declaring that the industry's best days are over.
Ellison, known for his outspoken views, was downcast in January as he told Barrons weekly newspaper that high-tech's mind-boggling growth spurt is over -- never to return again.
"It's (Silicon Valley) not coming back ... The industry's maturing. The Valley will never be what it was," Ellison said.
Tom Siebel, Ellison's biggest Silicon Valley rival and CEO of Siebel Systems Inc., has shot back with the view that the industry is poised to start growing again soon.
Siebel made his upbeat remarks in a strange setting -- a conference call reviewing quarterly software sales that dropped to half what they were a year earlier. Despite the fall in sales, he declared: "This is a growth story."
Siebel isn't alone in seeing better days ahead.
"I don't agree with Ellison that growth is dead," said Sanford C. Bernstein analyst Charlie Di Bona, who argues that high-tech is not some monolith lumbering down one path.
The growth figures could be more modest than during previous spurts like the dotcom era, but Di Bona said some software makers still have double-digit, or better than 10 percent, growth in their futures.
"I would even argue that Microsoft is a growth company," Di Bona said, referring to the world's biggest software company started by Ellison rival Bill Gates.
That's even though Microsoft has had trouble growing in new markets beyond the desktop computer software business it has long dominated. And despite the recent move to begin paying its first-ever dividend, a mark of growing corporate maturity.
JMP Securities analyst Pat Walravens, another proponent of the "software has a future" camp, sees the long-term trend for software to be one in which it gobbles up an ever bigger share of total technology spending.
Walravens, who like Di Bona is an independent analyst, said he expects the industry to grab an even larger percentage as it packs more intellectual property into software, and hardware becomes more of a commodity. Software represents $46 per every $100 spent on technology, up from $2 per $100 in the 1960s when most went toward hardware. There is room to pick up still more, he argues.
Stalled growth
If there is something that virtually everyone agrees on, it's that technology spending will remain stalled in the near-term.
Over the last two years, SAP AG, PeopleSoft Inc., J.D. Edwards & Co., i2 Technologies Inc., Siebel, Oracle and others -- have blamed everything from the weak economy to war jitters and the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome for weak new software sales.
But some analysts say the industry's problems go deeper. Customers already have all the technology products they need and software makers haven't come up with innovative new products to spur buying. Indeed, many are fed up after being aggressively sold complex systems that cost millions to install and did not deliver.
"There's a lot of backlash," said First Albany analyst Mark Murphy. As a result, sales of former "hot" software products, like those that automate human resources, accounting, call centers, and online purchasing have shrunk.
Through the technology slump, established companies like Oracle and Microsoft have come up with ways to win more recurring revenue from existing customers through licensing and maintenance fees.
Last year Microsoft shifted to a long-term corporate licensing plan that has inoculated it from the slumping software sales that have plummeted revenues at other software companies.
Growth engines
So who will grow? While the biggest companies are struggling with cost-cutting and trying to push sales up, some areas look promising. Indeed, the industry has made a habit of making doomsayers look silly in the past. A decade ago, nobody forecast the growth of the Web as a mass medium.
Di Bona says Web services, a new platform for linking computer systems and applications, will spur growth over the next few years at infrastructure companies like BEA Systems Inc. -- a maker of software and tools to build, run and integrate Web-based applications -- and Microsoft, which is making a major Web services play with its .Net initiative.
The next major cycle of growth, still several years away, will come as customers buy applications to run on those new Web services platforms, Di Bona added.
Murphy, like other analysts, now likes business intelligence companies, which sell software that sifts business data to identify trends, such as those that make marketing campaigns more effective.
Investors already have taken note and bid up the stocks of players like Business Objects SA and MicroStrategy Inc. So far this year, Business Objects shares have gained 40 percent and MicroStrategy's stock price is 80 percent higher.
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Sudaporn Teja (Thai: สุดาภรณ์ เตจา; born 27 August 1986) is a Thai abstract artist and contemporary artist. She started her early abstract paintings by applying thin layers of colors to convey the impression of a shallow pictorial space. Her oeuvres are in the synthesis of abstract form with psychological and social contents. Her solo exhibitions have been presented in Bangkok (2014, 2016, 2018), Paris (2015) and co-exhibited in SPECTROSYNTHESIS II - Exposure of Tolerance: LGBTQ in Southeast Asia (Bangkok 2019), Art Hsinchu (Taiwan 2018), Éclectisme (Paris 2016) and Art Stage (Singapore 2016).
Born and raised in Chiang Mai, her family name Teja has a long artistic lineage dating back to the reign of King Rama V (1868-1910). Teja is an ancient Lanna word derived from Pali, and it was Sudaporn's great grandfather's name Noy-Teja, a notable fiddler in his region and time, that was later adopted as the family's last name. Her grandmothers and mother were also accomplished Thai Lue craftsmen whose family made silverwares and various types of weavings. Sudaporn's Lanna artistic blood runs thick; both of her parents are also art teachers. These abstract works are her calls from within, the expressions by which she chose as a professional artist.
She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (2008) and Master's Degree in Fine Arts (Painting) from Chiang Mai University (2013). Sudaporn Teja was invited by Thaillywood to join the residency program from 2013-2014. At Thaillywood artist residency, she produced paintings, which were selected by Serindia Gallery, which were later also exhibited in Paris. She currently works at her private studio in Bangkok.


Really, it wasn't a bad chair. The fabric was okay-ish… but okay-ish is an easy target in this house. Okay-ish means it can be better-ish.
I had pretty fabric- and the chair is the first thing I saw. Sorry buddy, you will never be the same.
I'm not an incredibly experienced sew-ist. I can thread a machine, and have made a quilt here and there; but the world of upholstery is far far out of my travels. I imagine there is a fancy way to measure out the form of the chair and sew it up, but that sounded far beyond my scope- and in my mind there were too many bits that could go wrong.
Start with the best part of them all: find the perfect fabric. I'm a fan of Hobby Lobby's duck cloth canvas. It's thick and durable; has a teeny bit of stretch, and is so ridiculously cheap you don't need to feel bad about recovering everything possible.
Once your template is made, do a quick baste stitch along all the pins. This is just a trial, so don't stress about the details. You are after a few things: we want to be sure you have enough fabric to cover your chair, and we want to see if there's any spots you need to be extra cautious for when sewing.
Once you have your ducks in a row, cut your fabric pieces. I did mine in 3 large sections: one for the back rest, one for the rear of the back rest, and a piece for the seat.
Double check that your plaid lines are lined up neatly… plaid doesn't look so hot on a diagonal or mismatched.
Sew along your pinned lines… this time carefully. Try using a bit of a longer stitch length- it's easier to remove if there's an area that's a bit sloppy.
Turn right side out, and double check. Does your plaid match? Are your corners neat? If you baste stitched to start, be sure to strengthen your stitches.
The bottom requires a staple gun. Stretching fabric tight across the frame, staple down into place. Generosity is a respectable thing— don't skimp on the staples.
look at her… don't you want to just sit down and try it out?
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my personal experience can assure you that painting is not the best idea 😉 The chair I tried painting had a bit of a texture to the fabric- it was a big mistake!


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Q: Google map api issues with Iphone seacrh In my app I am using google map api to add locations for users. Everything is working fine apart from IOS being a bit tough.
In google maps when I search using the google map search input field it shows me the list of locations using its auto complete but when I try to select one from the list it fails.
This can be seen here http://www.demo.tippnett.no/. The login credentials are
user578@example.com and 123qwe.
After logging in, click Legg til nytt prosjekt. It will take you to the search field. Search something there and try to select on location from the auto complete.
On Iphone it will not select anything. Is this a known issue?
This is how I am adding search plugin
var input = document.getElementById('pac-input');
map.controls[google.maps.ControlPosition.TOP_LEFT].push(input);
var searchBox = new google.maps.places.SearchBox((input));
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This Efit has now been compiled of a man we want to trace in connection with an alleged burglary in Hull.
Do you recognise him? The incident happened at a property on Lambwath Road around 3pm on the afternoon of Tuesday 18 December.
Tools were removed from a garage. A man confronted the suspect before he rode off on a bicycle.
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Confederacy's Calling Cards
The Old Courthouse on the Square still bears the pockmarks from the Confederate's shelling of Carlisle during the Civil War.
Prior to the Civil War, the Carlisle Barracks on the outskirts of town served as a calvary training base for the United States Army. When the war broke out, the Army basically split into two, with soldiers from the South, including future Confederate Lt. Gen. Richard Ewell, heading home to take up arms against Lincoln's government.
In late June 1863, a contingent of the Confederate calvary led by Ewell was sent on a raid into Pennsylvania to try to seize Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania and a main hub of train transport for the Union Army moving south. As he was familiar with Carlisle from his time here, Ewell brought his calvary into town to look for supplies, and while he was here, his men camped in the streets and seized food from the townspeople before continuing north towards Harrisburg. While he didn't stay long, Ewell's unexpected layover in Carlisle caused a series of events that may very well have led to the South's loss at Gettysburg a few days later.
Heading north after raiding Maryland, Confederate Maj. Gen J.E.B. Stuart and his calvary came to Carlisle searching for Ewell but, instead, encountered a small contigent of Union militia who occupied the town after Ewell left. Even though Stuart's brigades of calvary were far more experienced and in greater numbers than the Union forces, he didn't engage the troops immediately. A skirmish erupted on July 1, 1863, after Stuart demanded a surrender of the Union militia and was refused. In response, Stuart ordered the town shelled by his artillery.
The bombardment lasted for several hours until word came that Lee needed more troops as he was actively engaged with the Union Army near Gettysburg. Stuart ordered the Carlisle Barracks burnt before withdrawing his men to join up with the main body of the Confederate Army. Stuart's time in Carlisle caused him to miss the first day of battle in Gettysburg and allowed the Union forces to gain traction. Although the Battle of Carlisle was a relatively minor event in the Civil War, Ewell and then Stuart's actions in Carlisle helped swing the momentum of the Battle of Gettysburg, and subsequently the war, in favor of the Union.
Some of the buildings that are standing from that time still bear the scars of the Confederate bombardment over 150 years later. Most notably, you can still see the "calling card" of the Confederacy on the Old Courthouse columns and first floor window sill. The easiest damage to spot is on the pillar to the left of the front entrance of the courthouse. Look for the painted date "July 1863" in the indentation high above the steps.
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Following recent issues the BOC have been working with the BSCDA , BMB and the ORCI to sort the flywheel situation out . We have been asked to look at another type by the ORCI .This is going to take some time so until it is finally clarified you can carry on using the following but adhering to the weight rules .
It is permitted to use a One piece billet steel flywheel with single plate 7,1/4″ clutch from suppliers TTV racing (distributed through Competition Supplies) or Turbo Sport . These must be profesionally of the shelf items in standard unmodified form and meet a minimum weight for the flywheel only of 3.4kgs. In addition the complete flywheel/clutch assembly (flywheel, Clutch basket, backplate, Clutch plate and retaining bolts (excluding any thrust bearing component or flywheel retention bolt) must be a minimum weight of 5.85kgs IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO MANUFACTUR YOUR OWN FLYWHEEL.
The clutch , clutch plate and flywheel must be made of metal . No other material is permitted.
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    interface CompleteParams {
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    interface ChangeTargetOptions {
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    interface ChangeParams {
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    export interface InputMaskProps {
        id?: string;
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        mask?: string;
        slotChar?: string;
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        unmask?: boolean;
        style?: object;
        className?: string;
        placeholder?: string;
        size?: number;
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A desire for a streetcar in LA?
Written by Saul Gonzalez Nov. 26, 2012 Politics
Photo via www.streetcar.la
Before it had its freeways, Los Angeles had the Red Car system, a massive commuter streetcar network that spanned the city, making travel around town affordable, fast and convenient. But when Angelenos fell in love with the automobile, they fell out of love with the Red Cars and the system was slowly dismantled and the streetcars scrapped.
Fast forward to today and there's a plan to bring streetcars back to Los Angeles, with mass transit advocates and some business and political leaders supporting the construction of a streetcar system in downtown L.A. If built, the cars would run in a four-mile loop around downtown, with stops near Staples Center, Bunker Hill, the Civic Center, and the fashion, jewelry and historic core districts along Broadway Boulevard.
Here's the proposed route for the downtown streetcar system (The original image is no longer available, please contact KCRW if you need access to the original image.)
Streetcar supporters hope the system will not only move thousands of passengers a day, but also keep the momentum going for the continuing gentrification of downtown. They argue that the streetcars will make the central city a more attractive destination and attract new businesses and investment.
Building the streetcar system is estimated to cost $125 million, with half of that coming from the federal government and half from a tax on downtown property owners. To approve the tax, downtown residents are being asked to vote on it in a special mail-in downtown election. That's raised the ire of some downtown property owners, who both question the need for a downtown streetcar system and being required to pay for it if the tax measure passes.
If the tax passes and the rest of the funding is secured, streetcar supporters say the system could be built by 2014. Below, you can hear more about the streetcar issue, including some details about the proposed tax:


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Q: Stopping potential and photo-electric effect? The surface of a photo-electric metal is at a potential of +2.0V. The wavelength of light needed to just emit electrons from the surface is 700 nm. Find the work function of the metal.
My attempt at a solution:
By energy conservation,
E= work function + 1/2 mv^2
For the electrons to be just emitted, v=0.
hc/700 x 10^-9 = E
But the answer I get from solving this is incorrect. The actual answer says:
E = work function  + qV
And then uses this to calculate the work function. But I have a couple of problems with this :
1) The electrons are just emitted from the surface; how are they passing a potential difference of +2V?
2) If the electrons did pass a potential difference of +2V, this means that when emitted, they must have had some non-zero kinetic energy. Doesn't this violate the terms of the question? ( just emitted)
3) By energy conservation, the initial energy of the system = the final energy.
qV + hf = work function + 1/2 mv^2 + qVfinal
Even if the speed is 0, and the final potential is 0 as well, we get
E = work function - qV, not +qV.

A: When they state "just emitted electrons from the surface" they (usually) mean "the voltage is such that a current is just detected in the circuit", the assumption being that there is a 2V potential difference between cathode and anode, with the cathode being more positive.
That being the case, the electrons will need to leave the cathode with some additional energy in order to overcome the (decelerating) potential difference of 2 V.
Now you know the energy of the 700 nm photon - E. Some of this is used to overcome the work function W, and some of it to overcome the potential difference V.
It's easy to get confused with the signs because q of the electron is negative. Expressing everything in eV (a convenient unit of energy for these kinds of problems - with $\rm{hc = 1240 eV\cdot nm}$)), we have E = 1240/700 = 1.77 eV. Since the electron needs to be able to overcome a 2 eV energy barrier, it must be leaving the plate with some excess energy of 0.23 eV (plus the 1.77 eV from the photon = 2 eV).
I am sure you can figure out how that relates to work function.


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April 14, 2017 David Jeffery Reviews
The Bye Bye Man-2016
Synopsis: Three friends stumble upon the horrific origins of a mysterious figure they discover is the root cause of the evil behind unspeakable acts.
Don't think it, don't say it, don't think it, don't say it….and most importantly don't watch it. The Bye Bye man is the latest, major dvd release from Universal directed by Stacy Title. It stars Douglas Smith as "Elliot" and Cressida Bonas as "Sasha", two college love birds who decide to rent an off campus home with Elliot's best friend "John" played by Lucien Lavis.
A midst the climax of the trio's house-warming party one night, Elliot discovers old papers scribbled with the writing "don't say it, don't do it" in a bedroom nightstand which has the words "The Bye Bye Man" carved into its antiquities wood. As the party winds down, Sasha's clairvoyant classmate "Kim" played Jenna Kanell, performs a séance to rid the new homeowners of any evil spirits as they settle into their new estate. Because you know, everyone has that one college friend that can conveniently communicate with the other side after you've rented a haunted home. As most paint-by-numbers, new school horror movies go, Kim proceeds with the séance only to discover an evil presence lurks within the frame of the home. As creepy things start occurring and the foursome try to suggest what might be attributed to the bizarre séance, Elliot utters the words "The Bye Bye Man" forever linking them and whoever they mention his name to for the rest of their short lives. The Bye Bye Man is unique in that he spreads his evil like a virus. Anyone exposed to his name is then infected with his evil and influenced to commit heinous acts to those around them. The Bye Bye Man never gets his hands dirty.
As Elliot, Sasha and John move on with life after strange housewarming party, they start to develop visions and hear strange sounds throughout the house. Sasha begins to become inexplicably ill and John develops a very uncomfortable attraction to our feverish maiden that makes Elliot less than comfortable. As Elliot becomes more and more curious about these visions and sounds, he begins research around town to discover the origin of The Bye Bye Man while unknowingly spreading the evil virus of terror to anyone who will listen to his panicky narrative.
Like a virus, the acting in this film made me nauseous. Perhaps the worst performance was by actress Cleo King as the librarian "Mrs. Watkins". Luckily we are rewarded with a violent end to Mrs. Watkins. The only performances worth noting are the cameos by Carrie-Anne Moss as "Detective Shaw" and Faye Dunaway as "Widow Redmon". Screenwriter Jonathon Penner's script, based on Robert Damon Schneck's book "The Presidents Vampire" is a paint-by-numbers horror fiasco that breathes little life or humor into an already limited visual yawner.
Off of the top of my head the only horror movies in which I am actually rooting for the protagonists to die more than the villain are the legendary Friday the 13th movies. Jason's kill scenes are legendary and technically are the stars of those movies. The Bye Bye Man however, had me actually hoping that pretty much every character would meet their demise at the hands of each other. The only exception being Elliot's niece played by child actress Erica Tremblay. I just can't root for a kid to die no matter poorly she was directed. I'll close this article by reiterating my opening. Don't think it, don't say it, don't watch it.
3 stars out of 10
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About me in Horror: My love for horror can be attributed to one man, my Father. I was maybe 5 years old when he showed me some of his favorites such as Halloween, The Thing (Carpenter), Night of the Living Dead, and Jaws. While some parents would shelter their kids from such violent films, my father saw no problem in taking the family out to the Hillside Theatre in Hillside, Illinois for a horror movie. We saw films such as Hellraiser, Aliens, and Pet Semetery when I was but a wee, little lad. I love my father for doing this, and to this day these films and many more stay with me as some of my favorites. My favorite sub genre of horror would be the zombie genre. There's something about the way zombie films reflect society as a dwindling, mindless horde of sheep that I believe appealed to me on a subconscious level as a kid. This look at society hits me at a more conscious level as an adult. Romero, is of course, the god of these films. However, I will watch pretty much any piece of crap Hollywood churns out simply because I cannot refuse an old fashioned zombie story. I would hate to rank all the other sub genre's because I enjoy them all. Slasher's, creature feature's, creepy, killer doll movie's, whatever. It's all good to me as long as it's well done, and sometimes not so well done. I'm not nearly as well versed as other Syndicate writers with horror before 1970. The 70's, 80's and 90's are my favorite decades for horror, but I have seen and loved classics like The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolfman, King Kong, and Pyscho. Recently, thanks to The Horror Syndicate, and a good friend of mine, I've also been getting more familiar with the Italian horror films that so many seem to love, and that I missed out on as a kid. About me personally: Im the youngest of two boys, born in Mel Rose Park, Illinois, an originally Italian populated suburb West of Chicago. My father, full blooded Polish, and my Mother, full blooded Italian, gave me a wicked temper, and a love for sausage. I grew up playing tons of sports. Baseball is however my favorite. I started playing guitar at age 12. I had my first metal band at age 17, and to this day I still write and record music for fun in my little home studio aka my living room. I've never been married, nor have I ever had children, but I've been close twice. I graduated from the Joliet Junior College Culinary School in 2011, and have been working as a chef or cook at various levels, and positions in the food industry ever since. In closing, I've seen the Exorcist about 167 times, and it keeps getting better every single time I see it!! Not to mention that you're talking to a dead guy!! My top 10 Favorite Horror in order (subject to change) Jaws Aliens The Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Exorcist Halloween Alien Night of the Living Dead A Nightmare on Elm Street The Thing (Carpenter) The Lost Boys
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Well, Writer For You actually.
I'm not sure how official it is, but around a year ago I started Writer For You.
Having made it this far, I wanted to share with you my top three learning points from a busy year creating my own company.
As soon as I decided to start my own business, I made a list of things to do. At the top of that list were finding the right name and logo.
I was convinced, from the beginning, that continuity was an important part of creating a company I would be proud of. It was part of creating my own brand.
I knew that I needed a website.
I knew that I needed business cards.
I knew that I needed a logo which I'd be pleased to have as part of both these things.
When it comes to both your name and logo, they will be at the front of everything you do within your business. It's important, therefore, to ensure you find something that makes you happy. Remember, you'll be looking at them every day.
Whether you do this on your own, use an online service, or engage a professional, don't settle on something which you're not sure about. You don't want to be that person who doesn't want to give out their cards, or website address, because they're embarrassed. This should be something you want to shout about.
But don't forget – the name and logo aren't all that there is to your brand.
Your branding is about your whole image – making sure the colours you use are complementary, think about fonts, and language style. Consider all aspects of the style of your company.
Consistency is essential in creating a brand that people respond to and trust; more importantly, something that you are proud of.
Let's go back to that list we started in step 1.
When you're starting a business, there are so many things to do it can seem overwhelming.
Consider your list carefully. Make sure you understand your own skills – and how to utilise them – to save yourself money.
I designed my own business cards and website – they won't reach the standard of someone with years of experience in graphic design but they are good enough for me right now. Maybe year 2 or 3 will have me choosing to invest in getting them done professionally.
There are certainly some things though, that I would never be able to do myself. Those are the things which I will seek advice on, use my network and make the most of other people's skills.
Networking was one of those things (and there were a few of them) which terrified me about being in business for myself.
Those people I knew who were successful, insisted that networking is the way to find clients, get your name out there and build your business. It had to be done.
I'm thoroughly grateful that my networking experience has been so positive.
And what are the most important things you've learnt along the way?
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Nikon Small World 2021
Nikon recently announced the winners of its 2021 Small World micro-photography contest. Some really great photos in here: * Snowflake [https://www.nikonsmallworld.com/galleries/2021-photomicrography-competition/snowflake] * Louse Body [https://www.nikonsmallworld.com/galleries/2021-photomicrography-competition/rear-leg-claw-and-respiratory-trachea-of-a-louse] * Slime Mold [https://www.nikonsmallworld.com/galleries/2021-photomicrography-competition/slime-mold-comatricha-nigra]
Apoorv Upreti 14 Sep 2021 • 1 min read
Empty Red-Blood Cells
I'd read somewhere that red-blood cells don't have any of the typical cellular machinery in them; no nucleus for example. Turns out this is true only for mammals. This Twitter thread [https://twitter.com/c0nc0rdance/status/1434195459996798978] goes over some of the theories as
How The BioNTech/Pfizer Vaccine Works
Bert Hubert has written a great overview [https://berthub.eu/articles/posts/reverse-engineering-source-code-of-the-biontech-pfizer-vaccine/] of the vaccine and how it works at the molecular level. The most interesting bit was how the mRNA vaccine isn't technically RNA – one of the nucleotides is replaced with a
Apoorv Upreti 27 Dec 2020 • 1 min read
A modest discovery [https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03119-1] in the quest help humans live longer: researchers were able to trigger regeneration of damaged neurons in old mice and restore their vision.
Apoorv Upreti 2 Dec 2020 • 1 min read
Journey To The Microcosmos
Journey To The Microcosmos [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBbnbBWJtwsf0jLGUwX5Q3g] is a YouTube channel I stumbled upon today that does amazing videos of microscopic organisms. Here are two that I liked: Stentors, giant single-celled organisms upto to 4mm long: Tardigrades:
New Species Discovered In Australia
Australian scientists have found two new species [https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/australia-s-biodiversity-just-got-a-lot-richer-two-new-mammals-discovered-20201106-p56c77.html] of marsupial on the island recently, although they do look a lot like each other. The northern species of greater glider (top left), central species (bottom left) and
Apoorv Upreti 8 Nov 2020 • 1 min read
Nikon has been running a microphotography competition [https://www.nikonsmallworld.com/galleries/photomicrography-competition] since 1975 and has made its archives freely available. Here are some of my favourites: * Embryonic development of a clownfish [https://www.nikonsmallworld.com/galleries/2020-photomicrography-competition/embryonic-development-of-a-clownfish-amphiprion-percula-on-days-1-3-morning-and-evening-5-and-9] * Small white hair spider
Apoorv Upreti 16 Oct 2020 • 1 min read
Life At Low Reynold's Number
On [https://science.curie.fr/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Purcell_life_at_low_reynolds_number_1977.pdf] the tough life of tiny organisms who experience the same difficulty moving through water that a human would swimming though tar. The paper is quite dense, so
On Being The Right Size
A wonderful essay [https://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/gold/pdfs/teaching/Haldane.pdf] by biologist J. B. S. Haldane on why organisms are the size they are. It's only four pages long, but it might be the best piece of science writing
The Scars Of Human Evolution
The team at Fermat's Library have a knack for digging up interesting papers across all of science and mathematics. The Scars Of Human Evolution [https://fermatslibrary.com/s/the-scars-of-human-evolution] is one such paper: a discussion on how the evolution of human bipedalism led to
Culture Over Intelligence
What sets humans apart from other animals? Why have we been so successful? Most people would say it's our intelligence. Here I want to argue that the secret of our success [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Our-Success-Evolution-Domesticating/dp/0691166854] is actually culture. I'm going
Cold Water Science
Marine biologist Alexander Semonov has put together a collection [http://coldwater.science/]of stunning photographs of sea creatures, most of whom were unknown to me.
Centuries-Old Sharks
TIL from this [https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/the-strange-and-gruesome-story-of-the-greenland-shark-the-longest-living-vertebrate-on-earth] New Yorker article that there are sharks that live to be hundreds of years old: > With the help of a mathematical model that linked size with age, they estimated that one sixteen-foot female was
How Natural Selection Works: Individual Selection, Kin Selection, Reciprocal Altruism
Note: This is part two of a three-part series on the finer details of natural selection. Part one can be found here [https://apoorvupreti.com/how-natural-selection-works-group-selection-and-the-free-rider-problem/] . In part I of this series we learned about group selection and why it isn't the main driver
Apoorv Upreti 7 Aug 2020 • 5 min read
How Natural Selection Works: Group Selection And The Free-Rider Problem
Note: This is part one of a three-part series on the finer details of natural selection. I realised recently that I didn't really understand how natural selection worked. I'd learned in school that natural selection was about the survival of the fittest. But the
Apoorv Upreti 19 Jul 2020 • 6 min read
Why Zebras Are Striped
Apparently stripes are a great way to avoid biting flies: Cows painted with zebra-like striping can avoid biting fly attack [https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0223447]. > The frequencies of fly-repelling behaviors in cows painted with black-and-white stripes were
Self-Deception
On of the most interesting theories about human evolution posits that we learnt to deceive ourselves in order to deceive others. From [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-deception#Trivers%27_theory]Wikipedia: > It has been theorized that humans are susceptible to self-deception because most
Apoorv Upreti 3 Jul 2020 • 1 min read
What A Coronavirus Infection Looks Like At The Cellular Level
Science Photo Library [https://www.sciencephoto.com/] has an amazing collection of microscopic images, including two showing a Coronavirus infecting a cell. Virus particles (red) outside a host cell (brown and yellow): And here are the virus particles replicating inside a host cell: NB:
Apoorv Upreti 23 May 2020 • 1 min read
A Profile Of The Coronavirus
A profile [https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01315-7]of SARS-CoV-2, and other Coronaviruses. Notable quotes: > It was a family of dynamic killers: dog coronaviruses could harm cats, the cat coronavirus could ravage pig intestines. Researchers thought that coronaviruses caused only mild symptoms in humans,
Apoorv Upreti 7 May 2020 • 1 min read
How Copper Kills Viruses
From [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/copper-virus-kill-180974655/] the Smithsonian Magazine: > Heavy metals including gold and silver are antibacterial, but copper's specific atomic makeup gives it extra killing power, Keevil says. Copper has a free electron in its outer orbital shell of electrons that
Apoorv Upreti 17 Apr 2020 • 1 min read
How [https://blogs.sciencemag.org/pipeline/archives/2020/04/15/coronavirus-vaccine-prospects] various types of vaccines work and what the prospects are for a COVID-19 vaccine in the near future.
COVID-19 Super Spreader Model
Typical infectious disease modelling is done with an SIR (Susceptible-Infected-Recovered) model. We assume members of the population are either Susceptible (not infected yet), Infected (currently infected and capable of infecting others), or Recovered (immune and unable to infect others). The average number of people
TIL [https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/23/science/aphantasia-minds-eye-blind.html] that some people are incapable conjuring mental images.
Apoorv Upreti 9 Apr 2020 • 1 min read


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Newsletters and Documents
Ōpoutere School Enrolment Forms
Please download and complete the enrolment forms below.
2021 Information Booklet is also available below. 2022 Enrolment information notice below.
2022 Enrolment Form .pdf
Opoutere School Enrolment 2022 Public Notice
2022 Info Booklet.pdf
Home Zone Enrolments
Under this scheme, students will be enrolled if they live within the home zone described below.
"The scheme boundary commences at a point on the coast directly opposite Watchmans Rock then travels west to 1931 Tairua Road. From that point travels south in a direct line past the upper reaches of the Wharekawa River. Then take a direct line east to 609 Tairua Road. From there take a direct line to the edge of the Whangamata harbour following the coast, northwards past Onemana beach and Opoutere harbours to where the boundary commenced opposite Watchmans Rock."
The enrolment zone follows the same boundaries as the Transport Entitlement Zone for Opoutere School. (Both sides of all roads included unless otherwise stated).
The enrolment of out-of-zone students is governed by the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020.
2021 Out of Zone Enrolments
The board invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their children at Ōpoutere School for the remainder of the year. Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available here.
Applications are to be made by contacting the school office on 8659077 or alternatively by emailing office@opoutereschool.net and requesting an enrolment form. The deadline for receipt of applications for out-of-zone places is Friday 4th June 2021.
The board has determined that five New Entrant places are available for out-of-zone students for the remainder of the year.
Parents of students who live within the home zone should also apply by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately for next year.
Applications from out-of-zone students will be processed in the following order of priority:
a) First Priority must be given to students who have been accepted for enrolment in a special programme(s) run by the school and approved by the Secretary of Education*.
* This priority is not applicable at this school because the school does not run a special programme approved by the Ministry of Education.
b) Second Priority must be given to any applicant who is the sibling of a current student of the school
c) Third Priority must be given to any applicant who is the sibling of a former student of the school.
d) Fourth Priority must be given to any applicant who is a child of a former student of the school.
e) Fifth Priority must be given to any applicant who is either a child of an employee of the Board of the school, or a child of a member of the Board of the School.
f) Sixth Priority must be given to all other applicants.
If the number of out-of-zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot, as spaces become available, supervised by a Justice of the Peace, a Practicing Lawyer or a Police Officer in accordance under Section 11G (1) of the Education Act 1989.
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MEMPHIS, Tennessee. – Three people are charged in connection with the deadly shooting of a civic leader and former executive airline in Memphis, Tennessee.
Memphis police said on Twitter late Saturday that the 22-year-old McKinney Wright, 18-year-old Quandarius Richardson and a 16-year-old have been charged with first-degree murder in the perpetration of a robbery and especially aggravated robbery in the shooting of Philip Trenary.
It was not immediately known early Sunday, if they have lawyers.
Trenary was the president and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce. He was shot Thursday evening in the vicinity of where the room was the holding of the annual "Move it Memphis", race, in the vicinity of a large apartment complex and not far from the historic Beale Street.
The 64-year-old Trenary was also the former head of Pinnacle Airlines. An Oklahoma native, he is acclaimed for his work in his adopted city of Memphis.
The police said Trenary was only when someone approached him and shot him. They said a white Ford F150 truck was identified as leaving the crime scene.
Officers on Friday chased a truck matching the description of the vehicle that drove away after Trenary was shot. The police said that the truck was stolen.
Richardson was arrested on charges of theft after the truck he was driving collided with other vehicles during the chase, police said.
According to the statements of Wright and the 16-year-old, Richardson and Wright talked about potential robbery targets as they drove around downtown Memphis the night Trenary was shot, a police statement said.
He came to Memphis in 1997 for running a regional airline that changed in Pinnacle, a $1 billion, 7,700-employee regional airline operator.
Trenary responsible for the acquisition and integration of Colgan Air in 2007 and Mesaba Airlines in 2010 for the left Peak in 2011.
He was appointed president and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce in 2014 and accompany the start of the room, the Chairman of the Circle, a group of more than 100 leaders from the business community to strengthen the economy of the Memphis region.


Terry Pratchett you may carry in proudly. No smuggling necessary.
Yes, it has been a long time so I have no delusions of eptitude. I also have a sister. My ability to not write German is not related to her existence.
I know less German, I think, than Joe, though I did party with a German once in Denver. Fun guy. Lousy pool player.
So, tell us more about the pie.
Hi silent. You are lucky. No one attempted to welcome me in my language.
Seeing as how Kar98 has fudged the curve for you.
Pie, is gonna be mandatory.
Strudel, will get you extra points.
well the problem is that the english to hindi trnslation page doesn't work very well.
Hehe, this is funny... You asking for pie... wanna know what I'm wearing right now?
then again, anything chocolate will do nicely!
Hey! Welcome aboard! What part of Germany are you from? I was there in 2000, & drove from near Nuremberg to Wacken (North of Hamburg) & back for a music fest. Great country, great people, great roads!
We didn't invade and opress India just for you lot to expect us to learn Hindi and Urdu. Geez.
My hindi is worse than my urdu, so don't ask.
I beg your pardon? And I mean who knows Hindi?


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Nexon Sale Called Off, As Prospective Buyers Fail To Meet Owner's Price
By Jason Winter, News Editor June 26, 2019
It looks like Nexon won't be changing hands after all. After months of bidding and negotiations involving (and not involving) some of the biggest entertainment companies on the planet, Nexon founder Kim Jung-ju won't be selling his controlling share of the company after all, the Korea Economic Daily reports.
The sale was called off because the interested parties "failed to narrow the valuation gap with financial investors in the lack of strategic bidders." In other words, nobody could raise the money that Kim wanted, said to be in the vicinity of 10 trillion South Korean won, or about $9 billion. Kakao, makers of Black Desert Online, as well as Tencent and Netmarble, were among the prospective buyers.
Various private equity firms were also interested, but The Korea Times reported earlier this week that Kim was hesitant to sell NXC Corp -- the holding company that controls nearly half of Nexon -- because "a private equity fund might not be the right buyer because such a deal might result in large-scale restructuring."
The cancelled sale saw Nexon's stock price drop 5%, Bloomberg reported, and it doesn't look like the company will be changing hands any time soon. The Korea Economic Daily quoted one unnamed source as saying that
"We can't rule out the possibility that NXC would be put up for sale again, but it seems unlikely to happen for some time."
In this article: Nexon, Tencent, Kakao.
Arkanpher 2 years ago
Nobody wanted to buy their company in their first try, why would they even try setting it for sale again if they're trying to dictate the price for this everyday failing business :)
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Updated: Gators in Transactions
Former UF athletes on the move in pro sports:
Washington Redskins — Placed TE Jordan Reed on injured reserve. Reed (strained toe muscle) already had been ruled out for Washington's season-ending game against Philadelphia on Sunday. Reed leads the Redskins with 54 catches for 558 yards and two touchdowns in 13 games.
Texas Rangers — Signed infielder Nolan Fontana to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training.
Fontana reached the big leagues each of the last two seasons with the Angels, appearing in 20 games in two stints with Los Angeles this year, hitting just .091 in 12 plate appearances.
Fontana spent most of the 2018 campaign with Triple-A Salt Lake, hitting .234 in 45 games.
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We have a guest blogger today, which I am SO excited about because I know that y'all are going to LOVE this post as much as I did!
We all love to be organized when we work... but most of the posts out there (mine, included) typically focus on how to organize an office workspace.
But what if you're an artist, sculptor, beekeeper, etc. etc. and you don't JUST need to organize an office, but a whole workshop?!
Never fear! Jeriann Watkins from dairyairhead.com is here to help you get organized... no matter what your job is!
There are countless tips online for organizing a home office, but many of those focus only on computer-centric office spaces.
Organizing a traditional office is one thing, but many entrepreneurs need to build a workspace where they can create products and store inventory and/or supplies.
Below are some different types of home workspaces and how to begin organizing them.
The home office can take many forms, but is often a space for tasks involving paperwork. Emails are written. Reports are created. Calls are taken. Tasks that require a computer are completed.
The most important organizational aspect of a home office is being able to find information. This includes information for customers, as well as information for the IRS and other administrative entities.
In the image above, you can see how one person added a large design element to their home office without taking away organizational space. By putting a printed map on the ceiling, the owner was able to personalize their space without taking away wall space for shelves and filing cabinets.
Filing cabinets are your friend. There's a reason that they are an office staple. Filing cabinets are one of the best ways to keep papers safe from damage and easy to categorize and find.
Establish a filing system. This will save you countless headaches when looking for purchase histories, dealing with audits, or simply tracking client information.
Organize digital files. Even if most of your filing is digital, it is best (and sometimes legally required) to keep hard copies as a backup.
Think about workflow. If you complete the bulk of work at your computer desk, then organize your office so that the things you use most are easily accessible from the desk.
Build out accordingly. By putting items you use least in draws and shelves further from you, you will keep the area directly around you ready for action! Those papers you only keep for legal purposes? That filing cabinet can go in an inaccessible corner.
Keep personal items separate. This is especially important if you're claiming a tax deduction for your home office space. You can only claim the space if it is only used for business purposes. Keeping your personal items out of your office will also keep the clutter to a minimum and leave space for the work-essential items you need.
If you create products that require power tools, you probably describe your work space as a workshop. Workshops are designed for efficiency in completing tasks, as opposed to efficiency in finding information.
This means that workshops need enough space to move about safely and complete production of your products. If your products require the use of power tools, it is likely that the best place for your workshop is a garage-type area.
The debris from sanders, saws, and other equipment requires regular cleanup to ensure a safe workspace. A concrete floor will be much easier to maintain than a carpeted space. You also may need to consider ventilation if your products require the use of paint or other materials.
Think "safety first". When organizing your workshop, make sure there is plenty of space to operate the equipment you use regularly.
Keep specialty equipment in mind. Specialty equipment often requires extra safety precautions. For example, I just bought a miter saw for my craft business. The manual states that in order to ensure safety, the saw must be secured to a worktable. Since I'm cutting through wood, which causes lots of sawdust, I changed my original plan of keeping the saw in my craft room to moving the saw into the garage and building a secure worktable for it.
Add to your workshop over time. As I continue to use more power tools, I will organize my garage further to become an efficient place to work in.
Choose low maintenance storage units. Fabric cube organizers are nice for papers and office supplies, but they're a bit delicate for storing dirty tools, paints that might leak, and other workshop products.
Consider metal storage lockers. They're easy to clean, and have long been used for storing cleaning products and other potentially hazardous materials.
Many people are starting their own businesses creating craft and specialty items. With the popularity of sites like Etsy, there are more opportunities than ever to sell handmade products to a wide audience. This means that crafters who organized their craft space for personal use may find themselves with a space that is not optimal for their new craft business.
Artists and crafters looking to monetize their creativity will need to design a space that works for their specific craft and workflow. For painters, this means storing supplies efficiently, having a comfortable work area, and having a place to safely store completed work. People selling pottery will likely need a larger space to work, and an area where falling clay won't cause problems.
Knitters and others who work with textiles need to find efficient ways to store yarn and fabric so that it's easily sorted through and unlikely to get tangled.
Look for object-specific storage. If you work with large swathes of fabric, hanging them in a closet may be the easiest way to see all you have at once. If you make centerpieces or other crafts out of bottles, shallow-depth wine racks will allow you to maximize your space.
Cut the clutter. With creative workspaces, it's easy to save items because they have "potential". Make sure this doesn't lead to an abundance of clutter.
Every quarter, go through your supply inventory. If there are items that seem to be getting in the way, make plans to use them or find a storage solution in the next quarter. If an item remains on your trouble list for multiple quarters, it may be time to discard or donate it.
These are just a couple of tips for organizing different home workspaces. Do you have organization strategies that have worked for you? Share in the comments!