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Villa Adonia is a beautiful, stone-built, traditional Cypriot-style, 4 bedroom luxury villa with a private infinity swimming pool.
The villa, in the traditional village of Peyia, has spectacular panoramic sea, bay and mountain views and is conveniently placed 25 mins drive from Paphos Airport, 15 mins drive from Paphos town and 5 mins drive to Coral Bay beach resort, the best beach this side of the island. The centre of Peyia village is within a short 5 minute walk, where there are several bars, tavernas, restaurants, take-aways, shops, banks, supermarkets and other amenities.
There¡¯s a beautiful, custom, walnut, well equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, full air conditioning/central heating and an open log fire in the lounge, offering year-round comfort. The villa has been tastefully decorated to an extremely high standard. It is very well equipped, with comfortable furniture, Sky TV, DVD player, a radio-CD player and wireless Internet access.
The private landscaped gardens surround a fantastic "infinity" pool offering views over Coral Bay and the coastline from Sea Caves to Paphos. The 2 upstairs bedrooms have large balconies/terraces with wonderful views and the public rooms have patio doors onto the large stone patio and pool area.
The villa is light and airy but due to traditional construction, the villa is cool in the summer and warmer in the winter months.
The villa provides both sun traps and adequate shade for those people wishing to take shelter. There is plenty of garden furniture eg dining table, chairs, sun loungers, sofas.
There is free air conditioning in every room. The villa also offers a real log fire and free central heating in the winter months.
Although there is a dining area through the lounge, there is an additional set of table and chairs when sitting by the pool, in the shade. Main and double bedrooms each have a large balcony with table and chairs with panoramic mountain and sea views.
There is also a private BBQ to enjoy, in the patio and pool area.


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Below lies the fifth installment of Make Love, Not Statecraft, a tale of want and woe in which budding student-dictators use Game of Thrones as a guidebook for political intrigue and everlasting glory. For in the Game of Statecraft, you either win or your GPA dies. For those who are just joining us, you can either start from the beginning, check out last week's episode or plunge headfirst into this tale now.
We had found the fall guy for our illicit nuclear affair at last. The moderately strong, non-aligned communist state of DACT had the power to produce nuclear weapons. And the right people knew it. Whether they developed it randomly out of their own volition or prodded by intel of other nuclear-armed states was besides the point. The atomic horse was out of the barn and the world had entered crisis-mode.
As the third turn came to an end, a hurricane of condemnations, diplomatic missives and thinly veiled threats ripped across the email inboxes of all the players of Statecraft. DACT had been 'outed' publicly as possessing nuclear technology. However, they hadn't actually built nuclear weapons yet.
To this day I do not know whether it was the pressure or it was their plan all along, but in the face of international condemnation DACT actually built a nuke. Durendalian and Styrkuri intelligence found it immediately at the start of turn 4, much to Freuden's horror and my hidden delight. As expected, Styrkuria's foreign minister Phoebe found DACT members spreading 'rumors' of the northern powers possessing nuclear weapons in order to justify their own production. They weren't wrong, but that wasn't the sort of message Freuden wanted going around.
A few threatening missives from Phoebe and an emergency UN meeting hosted by Freuden herself would set things straight. We had a diplomatic way of resolving it: the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This international organization (IO) would monitor nuclear activity among states and set internationally accepted rules on nuclear proliferation. We would all get points if we managed to ratify the IAEA rules. Not only that, we'd all earn even more points if we all abided by those rules by the end of the game. Who's to say that geopolitics has to always be zero-sum?
This whole 'IAEA' was problematic, however. The drafter of the IAEA rules was Ennor, our NOTO ally. However, as they didn't know both Styrkuria and the Durendal Khanate had nuclear weapons, they wrote rules to reflect that. In those rules, only DACT would be allowed to have a nuke, mainly because they'd already built it and it'd be the only way to get them to sign on.
Problematically, the Durendal Khanate and Styrkuria were in favor of the IAEA and restricting DACT...but we couldn't sign the rules without inadvertently breaking them and thus losing points for everyone. It made for a very tense negotiation, but Freuden's diplomatic skill and my careful choice to not call for the head of DACT's foreign minister on a pike led to a tabling of the issue. A tacit truce was called, DACT pinky swore they wouldn't build any more nukes and we'd amend the IAEA rules over the course of the turn.
We bought ourselves some time, but not much. We had to get those rules up sooner rather than later -- there was a game time limit on them. Not only that, the rumors of nuclear armament were spreading like wildfire. We didn't want any more folks going nuclear -- for Freuden, to ensure world peace and for me, to ensure easier future conquest. But, we also knew we'd have to come out of the nuclear closet eventually. The only question was: when?
Still, the crisis had served Durendalian aims. The diplomatic heat was (mostly) off us, buying us time to make the final big investments in our economy without prying eyes. We built one of the best big projects that turn, much to others states' alarm when they finally realized it. We built the Transcontinental Railroad, granting us a guaranteed 1500 extra steel, food, and gold -- a truly gargantuan bonus. This massive infrastructure project provided us with the resources necessary to fuel our coming military machine. Sure, we leveled a few mountains and polluted half of our country in the process, but that would be a problem for future generations.
Turn four ended with a tense, but still intact world. The fifth turn that followed would shake us to our foundations...again. The IAEA rules still hadn't passed and convincing people to arbitrarily give Styrkuria and the Khanate the ability to have nukes out of nowhere wasn't a compelling argument. Eyes were back on us and I had the brilliant idea of saying screw it. Rumors hung in the air and folks weren't budging. So, I decided to shake things up.
On a dreary Wednesday, I stood up in the front of the classroom at the beginning of the period. I had drawn a crude radioactive symbol on the whiteboard. Our lord and savior, Kyle, gave me the go-ahead and I made my announcement. As much as I wanted to come off boisterous as usual, I was internally terrified. I was playing with fire, being this bold. Still, heart beating fast in my chest, I spoke loudly and clearly. It was time to reveal the secret of Kyle's Blessing.
With that, I dropped the metaphorical mic and went to my chair. As I did so, the class erupted into uproar. I can still remember the shocked and appalled look of Tamar, a member of DACT. Can't say I blamed her: we'd put their country through the ringer the past turn for having one nuke. And there I was, announcing we had an unknown plethora of doomsday devices.
This announcement put the fire under their asses and by that Friday another UN meeting had begun. I stayed out of it: the Khan of Khans would have only fanned the flames and the agreement would have turned to ash. Jeremiah went in my stead, joining Freuden and the rest in a separate room. Ever the technologist, our god Kyle simulcast the meeting in the other room into our classroom.
Freuden went through hell in that meeting. Everyone had suspected that the Khanate might have nukes, but the supposedly diplomatic and peaceful Styrkuria? Folks had out their torches and pitchforks. Despite that, she tanked most of the vitriol like a champ. Even so, it unsettled me. She didn't deserve that treatment -- I did. Yet instead of taking that heat, I stayed back for diplomatic reasons. However, Freuden's deft, diplomatic hand and Jeremiah's unabashed, hegemonic realism tamed the non-aligned powers. By the end of that meeting, we had a signed IAEA agreement, as toothless as we had wanted it to be. It came at a high social cost, but "victory" had been achieved.
The results of that victory? DACT's nukes were limited to one, our's to five and everyone else to zero. Perfect. We didn't even have to reveal how many nukes (three to be precise) we had. Hell, we had room to produce more if we wanted and still be within IAEA guidelines. Points gained and Kyle's Blessing sanctioned, we'd made off like bandits. Not only that, while folks were distracted we had garnered the resources to build two big projects. We completed the "Moon Launch" big project, which garnered us another couple free technologies. All it cost us was an arm, a leg, and a few stranded souls on the moon. Nobody said we actually had to bring them home, just get them there.
A few more turns, we figured, would suffice to create our army and eliminate our enemies with impunity. As the fifth turn came to a close, all seemed right with the virtual world. Our Khanate was ascendent and nothing could stop us. In the real world, however, all wasn't quiet on the front. Much of it was my fault.
At the time, I tried to put it out of my mind as the turn drew to a close. But, minutes from the end, I received an urgent notification. A surprise attack was imminent.


Story submitted by Michael's mother, Terry.
Michael was adopted by us when he was 10 years old. But that was not when Michael came into our lives.
I met Michael when he was 5 years old. I am a nurse, and I was evaluating him to be placed in a long term care facility. The first 5 years of Michael's life were wrought with disability, dysfunction and abuse.
Michael was born with Spina bifida and multiple disabilities. He was taken by the authorities from his birth parents and left at Children's Hospital. Both of his parents were serious drug addicts. He had been living under the stairs in his parent's house and he had been terribly abused, both physically and mentally. His leg had been broken and he was not a stranger to Child Protective Services.
Michael was nonverbal, had a tracheotomy tube due to frequent aspiration, needed catheterization, and had a feeding tube after being force fed by his parents.
I made the decision that Deaconess Long Term Care Facility could care for his needs, and Michael was placed. But, the story is just beginning.
Michael was very different and had managed to crawl into my heart. I did not want Michael to live in a Long Term Facility.
It was extremely hard, but my family and I began navigating the system that would eventually allow us to take him on field trips and have him sleep over at our home. His medical care was extensive, but I, my husband, and my two teenage daughters loved him and wanted desperately to make a difference in Michael's life. What we did not know at the time though, was the difference that Michael would make in our lives.
We all learned how to care for him; we changed his trach, suctioned him, and learned how to catheterize. Because he couldn't speak, we all learned sign language and communicated through signing. We eventually helped him get an electronic communication device so he could talk to his friends.
On Michael's 10th birthday, we had a stretch limo pick us up and take us to the court house. Michael wore a black top hat! The judge made us promise to love and care for him forever, and Michael came home.
Michael was strong, full of love, and graced with the ability to bring out the best in everyone around him.
Michael allowed us to slowly teach him how to eat. It was a game he played with my husband. My husband would offer sips of pop and then my men would see who could burp the loudest!
Michael then moved on to little tastes of Prego spaghetti sauce. Eventually Michael learned to tolerate a normal diet and promised to eat if his feeding tube was removed. We buried the tube in our backyard as Michael waved goodbye!
Michael's strength and fortitude amazed us all. He had numerous surgeries to get through. He had 2 VP shunt repairs and 3 major back surgeries so he could sit up straight in his wheelchair.
We were able to get him in to a power chair and Michael drove that chair like he owned the world. He captured the hearts of everyone that came in contact with him. He fit in even through all of his difficulties. He attended Public School 84, played sled hockey, and his favorite was wheelchair baseball for 10 years. Michael embraced life and communicated his love through his expressive eyes and beautiful smile. Michael's gift to us was his love, his joy and his ability to connect and teach so much to those who knew him.
At 20 years old, Michael Adam Gregory suffered a bowel obstruction and his wondrous life on earth came to an end, but his gifts will go on to continually help others.


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Staw Wędkarski (często błędnie Jezioro Uroczysko) – sztuczne jezioro w Szczecinie, położone w północno-zachodniej części miasta, w bliskim sąsiedztwie Jeziora Głębokiego, przy DW115.

Charakterystyka
Zostało wykopane na początku lat 70. XX w., przepuszczono przez nie wtedy część wód Osówki i skierowano do Jeziora Głębokiego. Zbiornik z czasem zarybiono.

Staw często mylnie określa się jako Uroczysko, które już istnieje w Dolinie Siedmiu Młynów.

W pobliżu zbiornika przebiegają szlaki turystyczne:  Szlak Pokoju oraz  Szlak Puszczy Wkrzańskiej.

Bibliografia

Zobacz też
 Osówka
 Jezioro Głębokie (Puszcza Wkrzańska)

Jeziora w Szczecinie
Sztuczne zbiorniki wodne w województwie zachodniopomorskim
Jeziora na Pobrzeżu Szczecińskim

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Aladdin the Musical at Prince Edward Theatre.
Experienced the brand new London show, Aladdin based on the blockbuster 1992 Disney animation movie! The movie was released in the year 1992 and was immensely successful. For the character of Genie, comedian Robin Williams offered his voice. The blockbuster movie was based on the classic Middle Eastern folk tale, Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.
In the famous story book of The Book of One Thousand and One Nights, this is one of the most loved tales. Chad Beguelin penned the book of the musical following the movie plot with slight changes. The story of Aladdin is hugely popular amongst people of all age groups. It is the saga of a young homeless man who resides in Agrabah.
Aladdin gets a chance to make an entry into the cave of wonders and search for a magic lamp. The lamp is the home of a Genie who grants three wishes to Aladdin. To win the heart of beautiful Princess Jasmine, Aladdin wishes to be a prince. On the other hand, evil Jafar has some other plans for him.
Heart touching compositions by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim rice and Chad Beguelin have some memorable scores such as "One Jump Ahead", "Friend Like Me", "Prince Ali" and "A Whole New World". The show also features some additional musical numbers written especially for the musical.
Aladdin is a complete musical masterpiece for people of all age groups as it features high energy dance routines, story and wonderful sets. In the year 2014, the show made its debut on Broadway at New Amsterdam and went on becoming a blockbuster hit.
the famous story book of The Book of One Thousand and One Nights, this is one of the most loved tales. Chad Beguelin penned the book of the musical following the movie plot with slight changes.
Came to see Aladdin. I booked many ahead from the US on the internet. I had the ticket delivery as "will call". I was a bit nervous because it was so far in advance but no need. I got an email the day before reminding me of our engagement and instructions regarding the redemption of the tickets. It was a seamless process! Kudos to them! We arrived a bit early and were able to head up to the bar which had a really neat balcony overlooking the street. It was fun to watch the people arriving from above. One thing to be aware of, we went in July on a Wednesday, the place was packed with "school" groups. Not sure if that was just due to the time of year or the day of week. The ushers were all quite friendly and helpful. We had lovely seats and even though they were off to the side, a very good view. The venue is easily accessible by Tube.
There was a goof up in the scene where Aladdin takes Jasmine for a ride on the magic carpet shows a beautiful full moon in the background from Jasmine's room. As they take the ride they go out into the outer space from where they can seen the whole planet earth. That was a nice touch. However, when they return to Jasmine's room, the audience can still see the planet earth from Jasmine's window and it takes about three minutes for the view to switch back to the full moon. They need to get a bit better at this. The best part of the musical is the Genie character who keeps the audience engaged and puts a lot of energy into his performance. If I were to see this musical again then it would be to see the Genie again. The view from Dress Circle B13 was really good. The Prince Edward theatre is a good one.


You've picked the right age appropriate and safe toys for your children, which is a start – but kids will be kids and it's important that you keep a close eye on what they are actually doing with their new toys, and carry out regular cleaning, maintenance and toy checks to keep their possessions as safe as you can.
What Are The Everyday Toy Checks I Should Do?
Make sure that younger children don't get their hands on toys not intended for them. Be careful with toys for children under three and check warning labels to make sure they are suitable.
Check toys regularly for any small parts that might be coming loose, hair that's falling out and sharp edges and points. Check wooden toys for splinters and tough edges that could catch.
Check toys on a regular basis for signs of damage, wear and tear, and repair or dispose of any damaged toys as soon as you can. Don't let children carry on playing with toys that are broken, no matter how much they protest!
Always follow the instructions and warnings provided with toys and teach your children to do the same as they get older. Make sure that all children are aware of safe toy storage, too.
Many toys come with batteries these days, and they are usually safe and easy to maintain. But make sure that they are used correctly and carry out toy checks to make sure they aren't leaking or damaged.
When you're changing the batteries in children's toys, always use the same type of battery and don't just replace one – replace them all. Make sure that when a battery is spent, you remove it straight away.
Small batteries like the mercury disc batteries used in some electronic games can be hazardous for little children who like to put everything in their mouths. If a small child swallows a small battery it could be poisonous, or they could choke, so don't leave batteries lying around. Make sure that you tell the children never to put batteries into their mouths, ears or noses.
If you teach your children to take care of their toys, it will serve two purposes – keeping the children safe and keeping the house tidy! Make it easy for kids to put their things away in a toy box or elsewhere by providing them with lots of brightly coloured and easy to reach toy storage areas.
Transparent plastic boxes like old ice cream containers or even lunchboxes make ideal toy storage containers for any toys with small parts like Lego and puzzles.
Give the children their own large toy storage box, maybe let them help choose, build and customise it so that they enjoy using their very own personal toy box.
A plastic hang-up shoe holder is ideal toy storage for small soft toys and items that might get lost at the bottom of a larger toy box. Hang it somewhere the little ones can reach it, like the back of a bedroom door, and encourage them to tidy their teddies into it. You can also hang simple netting on doors and bedroom walls which are ideal for holding larger soft toys and bulky items that aren't too heavy. This keeps the toys visible but off the floor and stored neatly.
Trunks, and old boxes or chests are great for keeping dressing up clothes and accessories in.
Toys, especially the better loved ones, will occasionally need a wash. Try to buy toys that can be easily washed, for example those with a wipe clean surface or toys that can be washed in a machine.
Encourage the children to help clean their own toys – it's easy to get them involved with anything that has an easy, wipe clean surface, and they can watch you cleaning it first. Add some gentle disinfectant to a bowl of warm water and this should be enough for most plastic or wooden toys.
Hello.I want to make fabric books for children possibly with interactive felt parts for example a flower seller fabric picture with flowers children can place on a felt garden cloth inside the book or incorporated in the book. Does this need to be ce. Also if not interactive but just a fabric story book would this come under toys or books as far as regulations go? Many thanks in advance for advice.
Yes it would need to display the CE mark and have been tested accordingly.
Hello.I want to make fabric books for children possibly with interactive felt parts for example a flower seller fabric picture with flowers children can place on a felt garden cloth inside the book or incorporated in the book. Does this need to be ce. Also if not interactive but just a fabric story book would this come under toys or books as far as regulations go? Many thanks in advance for advice .


Discussion in 'Support' started by Newcastle, Mar 11, 2008.
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Fuji could choose to retain the magic if they made a MK2 but probably it'd mean more girth to house more powerful motors. And if it becomes too girthy, why not go for the upcoming 33/1.0 lens?
The difference between 33/1 and 35/1.4 is not that great, in DOF. Not that great at all. If the 33/1 doesn't have character to it, it might be DOA. Or we can alternatively consider the 33/1 as the Mk2 regardless of character if it happens to have faster AF and WR.
The XF35/1.4 is an amazing lens. It most certainly is sharp enough, even wide open. However, equally important is the way it writes an image. I left Canon full size sensor cameras, at least in part, because of the way my images came out on an X Pro1 with the 35/1.4.
It's one of the few autofocus lenses that I still own, Fuji and Leica mount cameras both included.
And, my love of this lens has only grown.
I'm not a 50 guy but the 35/1.4 is a "must-have" for me, in Fuji system. When I had it, I didn't get to use it much because I vastly preferred 35 mm-eq for everything I did, at the time. But now, I'd be super happy to get shooting portraits with the 35/1.4 in Fuji system. Very happy indeed.
The more I think about it, the more I think the 33mm F1.0 very well may be a version 2 of the 35mm 1.4. Having all the "magic" of the 1.4. With the AF speed and weather sealing people have been asking for. Plus, at 33mm, it will be closer to a true 50mm effective lens. As the 35mm lenses are 52.5mm effective. Not really much of a difference, but the purists out there. Well, everyone knows how the purists can be.
I think the 33mm F1.0 very well may be a version 2 of the 35mm 1.4.
Yes, I think this is the case. The X system is young yet, it's probably wiser to introduce new/alternative focal lengths and designs rather than redesign not-eigth-year-old designs. Canon doesn't bring out new versions every five years either.
Plus, this allows Fuji to keep producing one of it's most beloved lenses as is.
While not lightening speed, the 35 1.4 focusses pretty quickly on the XH1 and XE3. (I admit I have no idea how it does on C-AF.) It does produce lovely images, however, and if you want AF speed there is the 35 2.0. As has been said, I would rather they leave it alone than "improve" it and ruin the rendering.


DES MOINES, Iowa — Contamination of organic and traditional crops by recently deregulated, genetically modified alfalfa is inevitable, agriculture experts said, despite Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's recent assurances the federal government would take steps to prevent such a problem.
Opponents, many of them organic farmers, say widespread planting of genetically modified alfalfa will result in pollen from those plants contaminating organic and traditional crops, destroying their value. While alfalfa is mostly used as hay for cattle, some consumers don't want to eat foods, such as milk or beef, from animals that have consumed genetically modified plants.
Alfalfa is grown on about 20 million acres in almost every state in the U.S. and is the fourth largest field crop behind corn, soybeans and wheat.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's decision late last month to deregulate genetically modified alfalfa was the latest step in a long court fight over its use. A federal court barred its planting in 2007, saying the USDA had not given enough consideration to the effects it could have on the environment and human health. The U.S. Supreme Court lifted the ban last year, saying the lower court's decision had gone too far. It kicked the matter back to the USDA.
In announcing the agency's decision, Vilsack said steps would be taken to ensure genetically modified alfalfa wouldn't cross-pollinate with organic and unmodified crops. USDA officials declined to answer questions about what those steps would entail, pointing to a document posted on the agency's website.
The text of Vilsack's announcement says the agency plans include expanding a program in Washington state to produce more unmodified alfalfa seed and maintain a pure supply.
None of that will be enough to prevent contamination, said Jeff Wolt, an agronomist with Iowa State University's Seed Science Center.
"Some degree of cross-pollination will occur regardless of what mechanism is going to be put in place," he predicted.
A perennial, alfalfa doesn't need to be planted every year, but the plants are typically rotated with other crops every few years. Alfalfa's pollination process is more complex than in crops such as corn, with insects playing a big role. But even if insects don't carry pollen from modified to unmodified plants, contamination could still happen if seed stock was accidentally mixed or a genetically modified plant popped up in a field that had been replanted with something else, Wolt said.
The main thing for consumers to remember, he said, is that genetically modified alfalfa doesn't present a threat to human health. Instead, the problem for farmers is that some buyers might not accept a contaminated crop.
"It seems backward to initiate those measures after the decision has been made," Hubbard said.
Her group's biggest concern now is making sure farmers who plant organic or non-modified crops don't lose money because of contamination. It wants farmers who plant genetically modified seed to pay for any losses, and Hubbard said the group isn't interested in talking about ways the two groups of farmers can co-exist until farmers using modified seed agree to pay.
Streif said 60 of the 300 acres of alfalfa he plants this spring will be genetically modified. He doesn't grow any organic alfalfa and said he wasn't worried about cross-pollination between his modified and unmodified plants. The nearest organic farm is several miles away.
There needed to be two miles between fields to reduce the risk of cross-pollination and "so much Roundup Ready came into the area, there was no way to find a way to put in a field that was at least two miles from a field with the GMO crop," Kirschenmann said.
He still raises other organic crops, including alfalfa, and said he's worried about how genetically engineered alfalfa will affect it.


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Kymeta… Major Metamaterials Move Is Successful (SatBroadcasting—Antenna)
[SatNews] Kymeta has successfully closed a link with a Ka-band DTH satellite transporting HDTV signals.
Kymeta believes that this is the first time a metamaterials-based antenna has established a connection with a Ka-band satellite. The connection used an aperture size of 15 by 17 inches and was about one centimeter thick. The antenna was powered by a USB cable using less than three watts of power to drive the electronic beamforming antenna.
"This milestone is significant because it proves that our technology works in the real world environment outside of a laboratory, and that it holds promise of becoming a viable solution for satellite communications," said Bob McCambridge, Kymeta's chief operating officer.
"Euroconsult has been following Kymeta's developments and our research indicates that its new antenna could offer market-changing opportunities for multiple verticals in the satellite sector, particularly for mobile applications," said Susan Irwin, president of Euroconsult's U.S. office. "The fact that they have now successfully demonstrated Ka-band high definition video reception from a DTH satellite is a strong indication of their potential in this fast-moving and innovative industry."
The technology behind Kymeta's metamaterials antenna was developed by Dr. Nathan Kundtz, co-founder and chief technology officer of Kymeta and an expert in the field of metamaterials, who worked on the use of advanced structured materials in beamforming applications. His research resulted in the PCB-like surface that allows for an antenna that is flat, light and can be mass-produced using existing manufacturing techniques available to the industry for low-cost production.
"Closing a link with a satellite is a difficult challenge with any new technology. You need a high performing antenna to get the job done. The efficiency has to be high. The polarization fidelity has to be good. At the end of the day it just has to work; there's nowhere to hide," said Kundtz. "I am proud of our team of designers and engineers, and am excited to see our company moving forward at full throttle."
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SkyNews crew receives back accreditation for working on the front line and in the de-occupied territories
The SkyNews crew has received back its accreditation for working on the front line and in the de-occupied territories.
This was confirmed by SkyNews's local producer Azad Safarov.
"Yes, it has been restored today," he said.
In a comment to an IMI representative, the head of the UAF Public Relations Department, Colonel Bohdan Senyk, said that the first round of editors and journalists to receive accreditation back was the ones who applied for restoration of accreditation, and the second round will be restoring accreditation to everyone.
"hromadske" reported that their journalists Anastasia Stanko and Kolyan Pastyk were given back their accreditations which give them the right to work in the de-occupied territories and in the combat zone.
The Ministry of Defense sent them a corresponding letter. It said that "if a media representative repeatedly violates the rules of media work in the areas of hostilities, their accreditation will be canceled with no chance of restoration."
As IMI reported, several media representatives who had violated the rules of working in combat zones had their work permits revoked and their press cards invalidated by the Ministry of Defense. Namely, Hromadske journalists Anastasia Stanko and Mykola Pastyko, as well as some CNN and SkyNews journalists have been stripped of their accreditation. Suspilne and Hromadske's filming crews have also been working in Kherson after the liberation of the city. The Rada channel has also done a live stream from Kherson. "Ukrainska Pravda" photo correspondent Dmytro Larin and Telegraf UA photographer Yevheniy Zavhorondiy also reported being stripped of their UAF accreditation.
The General Staff noted that the order of the UAF Commander-in-Chief No. 73, dated 03.03.2022, is delivered to all media representatives as they are being given their press card.
On November 11, on the day Kherson was liberated, Operational Command "South" announced that mass media's access to settlements that were de-occupied in November 2022 would be temporarily restricted.
"Please note that work in the settlements located in the combat zone is regulated by the order of the UAF Commander-in-Chief No. 73, dated 03.03.2022; non-compliance with this order may become grounds for a journalist's accreditation being revoked. These settlements will be accessible no sooner than the defense forces complete stabilization efforts," the military stressed.
Journalists and media CSOs demand that the accreditation revoked for reporting from Kherson be restored.
Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Hanna Malyar, said that the ban and restrictions on the entry/exit of civilians and even journalists to the liberated Ukrainian cities are due to safety precautions. She also reminded that there is a procedure for accredited journalists to work under martial law.


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» Mark K. Urman, MD
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Medical School: Northwestern University Medical School, 1988
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Something strange is happening at the new Aesop store. At first glance, it looks like an industrial spill, except the substance being spewed out of the brick wall is a solid. Or perhaps a serving of fettuccine piled up on the floor for a giant?
Walter's deft hand with industrial felt, which is much in demand with architects and designers across North America, is already on permanent display at the newly opened Aesop, where, in collaboration with Toronto-based Superkul architects who designed the store's industrial-chic interior, Walter has created an elegant, rippling panel of pleated oat-coloured felt that rolls up one wall and onto the ceiling.
The newly installed felt spill, however, which was created from some 2256 feet of remnants, is more in the line of a temporary intervention — one devised for next week's Toronto Design Offsite Festival (TO DO), a weeklong event which aims to bring design out of the atelier and into the city streets.
"I like to walk that line between art and design," says Walter, who will also be introducing a collaboration called "dittybag" (dittybag.ca) with a talk and a film she has created for the fest this weekend at the Comrags store. "TO DO off-site offers an opportunity to do something more experimental." (Not to mention local: not only are Walter's installations designed and built here, the felt material used is from a local supplier).
All of it speaks to an increasingly tighter-knit weave between art and commerce. One might think that a retailer might balk at the prospect of a pile of felt poured onto the middle of their shop floor, but not apparently a new breed of retailer like the global skin care line Aesop.
Walter, a graduate of Emily Carr College of Art and Design whose great-grandfather was an importer of felt back in the 19th century, ended up doing a project for the Textile Museum of Canada in 2002 on the material history of Beaver hats that first got her thinking about the possibilities of the material.


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Dukes named a William V. Campbell Trophy Semifinalist
By Christopher Coombs
Lindsey Wilson graduate student Cameron Dukes is one of 199 student-athletes across collegiate football to be selected as a semifinalist for the 2020 William V. Campbell Trophy, presented by Mazda, the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame officials announced today.
Dukes is one of only nine student-athletes from the NAIA to earn the recognition.
Finalists will be announced later this season and each of them will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a member of the 62nd NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class. One member of the class will be declared the winner of the 31st William V. Campbell Trophy and will have his postgraduate scholarship increased to $25,000.
The semifinalists were selected from a group of candidates nominated by their institution. According to the NFF, nominees must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of playing eligibility, have a GPA of at least 3.2 on the 4.0 scale, have outstanding football ability as a first-team player or significant contributor and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship.
The class is selected each year by the NFF awards committee, which is comprised of a nationally recognized group of media, College Football Hall of Famers and athletics administrators.
Last season, Dukes threw for over 3,300 yards with 35 touchdowns. He added 12 rushing touchdowns to his tally while helping the Blue Raiders to a divisional title and an undefeated regular season. LWC also picked up their most wins in a season (12) while advancing to the NAIA National Championship Semifinals for the first time in program history.
The native of Shepherdsville, Ky. ranks third on the programs all-time list in passing yards (5,445), passing touchdowns (54) and second in completion percentage (60.8 percent) in just three seasons. As a starter, Dukes boasts a 19-4 record.
Off the field, Dukes is a two-time NAIA Scholar-Athlete and a three-time Academic All Mid-South Conference performer. Last season he was named the MSC Male Student-Athlete of the Year and an NAIA All-American Honorable Mention.
He volunteers at a local elementary school, working with the youth as well as volunteering in the community. Last spring he completed his student teaching work and is currently working on his masters of business administration.
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The top exports are crude petroleum, refined petroleum, manganese ore, sawn wood, and veneer sheets.
Country Information: About 1.725 million people live in Gabon, and the capital is Libreville. The official language is French, though a smaller percentage of the population also speaks called Fang. The main religion is Christianity, primarily Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. The time zone is 5 hours ahead of EST.
Gabon's vast gains in GDP come from selling oil; however, the country has been trying to increase profits from ecotourism and other tourists excursions to prepare for when oil resources dwindle, and the government is actively seeing to support the tourism industry.
BLOT. Bottom. Line. On. Top. I teach my entrepreneurship students at UNC this acronym. And the BLOT of Gabon is this is my favorite country in Africa! Good Lord willing, I hope to return to this lovely, up-and-coming country. It's an absolute gem, and not to be missed.
Visit the market: This is a massive market, even by African standards. Nigerian and Cameroonian vendors sell everything there – food, clothes, medicines, you name it. And, unlike in many central African countries, the people don't mind if you take their pictures.
Visit the Ebonga Center to learn about the Bwiti religion. When new members are initiated, they consume the iboga root, which causes the initiates to purge (vomit for 3 hours) and then the psychedelic root enables them to experience complex visions. Insights and radical spiritual growth follows!
The 7 day ceremony are led by a spiritual teach, and I got to meet "Tatayo", the father of Bwiti in Gabon, who has extensive experience in healing practices. When meeting Tatayo, you can't help but think he is the doppelganger of Keith Richards. He's affable and opinionated, and has helped many people overcome their addictions. He recounted a fascinating story of a dog with flees and finding a mask (that he showed me) in the ocean.
In the temple, there was a young man who had been initiated 2 days previously. He was laying in a semi-comatose state, recovering from the week long ceremony. Wow.
However, the real magic of Gabon, is about a 30 minute boat ride from Libreville, in Port Denis. If you're considering a 2-3 night stay in Gabon, do yourself a favor … don't stay in Libreville … and do anything it takes to book a room at La Baie or better yet at the Pongara Lodge. If you do … I promise you'll thank me … it's that wonderful.
I had planned to do a city tour of Libreville, and instead at the last minute got someone to take me to Port Denis. At 930am, I boarded a small boat that took everyone to the main lodge tin Port Denis's beach, on the edge of the Pongara Reserve. The ride over was breathtaking. We past by some of the most pristine white sand beaches I've ever seen. Fish were teeming in the blue-green ocean and the puffy clouds hung softly in the sky.
Upon arrival, I was struck by the contrast of the powder white sand and the verdant green forest. This 577 square mile National Park of savannah and forest was spectacular. Monkeys, chimps, numerous bird species, buffalo, and get this … forest elephants roamed the beach. Humpback whales visit here (just offshore) and leatherback turtles lay their eggs on these beaches and the hatchlings make their way to the ocean in a January & February spectacle. This place is like Eden!
Took a 4 x 4 down the beach to the Pongara Lodge, which was one of the most amazing places I've ever visited in my life. This six room oceanfront lodge has an open-airy bar and restaurant tucked under a canopy of trees, overlooking the shore line. The lodge rooms are elegantly done, with hardwood floors, comfy beds, air conditioning, and porches facing the ocean. A herd of 8 elephants also loves this place … visiting every day at morning time!
Abbad, a Gabonian, and owner of four of the lodges surrounding Pongara, invited me to stay the night at Tortuga, and I jumped at the chance. I did 3 safari drives, seeing many animals and beautiful scenery. The food was delicious and the staff couldn't have been more gracious.
Upon leaving the following morning, I was both refreshed and sad. This place FED MY SOUL … and I was going to miss it.
Gabon has the most beautiful beaches in Africa!


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CMFRI develops fish seed production tech for 3 species Business Standard dated 26th April 2017
CMFRI, Library (2017) CMFRI develops fish seed production tech for 3 species Business Standard dated 26th April 2017. Business Standard.
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Official URL: http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stori...
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) here has developed the seed production technology of three species of fish, which is expected to boost the mariculture industry and seafood export as well. The successful development of captive brood stock and breeding technology for food fish pink ear emperor, locally known as 'yeri', marine ornamental fish Marcias anthias and ornamental shrimp camel was the first of its kind in the world, CMFRI said in a statement today. A scientific team led by Dr M K Anil, Scientist in charge of the Vizhinjam Research Centre of the CMFRI developed the technology after two years of continuous attempt using the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), it said. The pink ear emperor (Lethrinus lentjan),a high value food fish with superior flesh qualities and hardy nature, is a delicacy in the domestic market and has got a potential demand in global seafood markets too
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Two years after shutdown, Toledo water "unpleasant" but "better than being poisoned," activist says
Michigan Radio | By Stateside Staff
Published October 7, 2016 at 10:22 PM EDT
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Satellite image of algal bloom in Lake Erie taken in 2015.
Two years after Toledo's water supply was shut down by so-called blue-green algae, people are still worried about the safety of the city's drinking water.
Toxins called microcystins are sometimes produced by certain freshwater cyanobacteria blooms. Those blooms are more likely under certain conditions, and every summer Toledo is on the watch for an increase.
Tom Henry is a columnist with the Toledo Blade and has extensively covered this problem in Lake Erie.
Henry told us that the water quality wasn't too bad this year. He said this year's bloom was "toxic in some areas, but still considered fairly mild in terms of volume and biomass."
Despite that and the myriad measures the city is taking to ensure their water's safety, he told us many Toledoans still don't feel great about using their tap water.
"The late mayor Michael Collins, we talked a lot about this during the water crisis, and he told me afterward that it was a crisis of confidence. He said people lost faith, lost confidence in us as they should have because we let them down," Henry said.
We also spoke with activist and former Ohio Green Party gubernatorial candidate Anita Rios, who lived through the water shutdown in Toledo two years ago.
"Just consider what your day would be like if that happened. We couldn't make coffee, we couldn't even wash our face or brush our teeth," she said.
She told us that the water is now safe to drink, but it has a definite chlorine taste to it.
"It's an unpleasant thing," she said, "but it's certainly better than being poisoned."
Both Rios and Henry told us there are similarities between the water crisis in Toledo and that in Flint.
"The parallels between Toledo and Flint are there in terms of missed warning signs," Henry told us.
"There are huge similarities between Toledo and Flint," Rios said. "Of course we're both rust belt towns that I feel are largely forgotten, and I think that for us, the ordinary citizens, the important thing is that we need to push for some of these changes, because it's not going to get better without our voice."
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NFL 2023 Super Wild Card Weekend: Ranking Every Matchup In The
Submitted by: Ivy Fredela
What teams play wildcard weekend?
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers.Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals.Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills.New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings.Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars.Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What teams have a bye week in Week 8? The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers have bye weeks this upcoming weekend.
What NFL Teams Have A Bye In Week 8?
No. 3 Dallas will host No. 6 San Francisco in the wildcard round of the NFL playoffs next weekend after the 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals lost to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday.
Teams play one mid-week series and one weekend series per week. Depending on the length of the series, mid-week series games are usually scheduled between Monday and Thursday, while weekend games are scheduled between Thursday and Monday.
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What teams have a bye week in Week 6? The Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans kick off a slate of bye weeks this upcoming weekend.
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The first weekend of Liga MX playoffs is now in the books! While the top four teams in the 2022 Apertura regular season were given byes until the quarterfinal stage, the remaining eight teams all recently battled it out in the play-in round.
What teams have a bye week in Week 6? The Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans kick off a slate of bye weeks this upcoming weekend. Fans of the four teams will have to wait until Week 7 for their return to action.
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When both teams hit the field this week, Ole Miss star Zach Evans will likely be included. Per Chuck Rounsaville of On3's Ole Miss Spirit, Evans will play this weekend after suffering a hip injury against Tulsa. Rounsaville added that Ole Miss wide receiver Jaylon Robinson is also expected to play.
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Red Cross Children's Home: Building Capabilities in Guyana (A)
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An orphanage and foster care home for young children in Guyana was staffed by women who were paid a small monthly stipend. The facility was in poor physical state, the 54-hour workweek was exhausting and absenteeism was rampant. The new director tried to turn the facility around by repairing the building, improving the working conditions and seeking staff input. On the country's national holiday, however, none of the staff reported for work. The director considered her options: resignation, asking for additional resources, giving the staff more responsibility or disciplining the staff. Supplement case Red Cross Children's Home: Building Capabilities in Guyana (B), product 9B02C047 describes the actions taken by the director and their outcome. In supplemental case Red Cross Children's Home: Building Capabilities in Guyana (C), product 9B02C048, the former director visits the children's home after an absence of nearly two years and reflects on her management efforts. A 22 minute video is available, product 7B02C042 and a PowerPoint slide presentation, product 5B02C42.
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Following the completion of the excavation of Boroughgate, in year 3 of the project, the site was covered again to preserve it for future archaeologists. To provide a permanent local record, the project has worked with our professional archaeologists, the Skelton History Group and local schools to produce some design ideas. These ideas were then given to a professional designer. The final designs can be viewed in this PDF (please note that the file size is 11.4MB). These two panels are scheduled to be installed on the Boroughgate site durig the first half of May.
Whilst waiting for the interpretive panels to be designed and installed, our project's volunteers have re-established an old footpath access to Boroughgate, to allow the public to view the site and these panels.


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England tours to India for a long cricket series that will include four test matches, two T20 International matches and five ODIs. As the cricket schedule gets tighter nowadays we have seen too many compressed series. But this one would be a full fledged cricket series with all forms of cricket played with good number of matches.
Apart from the practice matches, the tour includes 11 International matches with all forms of cricket. Good cricket tour on our hands!


Santa Tomte Small is part of a set of three, but can also be enjoyed as a stand alone ornament. He adds an authentic feel to your Christmas decor and will make a delightful gift. Santa Tomte will become a 'hand-me-down' for generations ahead.
The following three photos shows different ways of displaying the complete set of Santa Tomte's.


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Han Solo And Chewbacca (Death Star) - SW [DV/ROTS] - Mission Series (MS07)
Name: Han Solo And Chewbacca (Death Star)
Collection: Star Wars [Darth Vader/Revenge Of The Sith]
Number: MS07
Source: A New Hope
Availability: December 2013
License: Hasbro
Han Solo and Chewbacca are swept up in the Rebel Alliance's struggle to free the galaxy from the evil Galactic Empire. These two unlikely heroes help rescue a princess and deliver plans to the Rebels that help them destroy the Empire's Death Star.
Sure to be controversial to many, the new Original Trilogy characters from the Mission Series line reinvents the action figures we grew up with a modernly classic approach. The takes on these figures are quality, but may not have nearly enough bells and whistles for detailed collectors. In fact, some collectors have no interest in seeing characters in this fashion at all. After the years and years of super-articulation, some have risen to a new level of expectation with Hasbro (perhaps rightfully so). But others find them peculiarly interesting, and there are even some collectors who are very eager to purchase them. Obviously, the gamut runs deep and wide and probably no two collectors will agree on the issue of whether this newfound style of modern action figures was a good idea or not. The collecting world is changing, and sadly it's not for the better. To put constraints on bleeding costs and find ways to make action figures affordable again, Hasbro has limited how much articulation (and paint operations for that matter) goes into one action figure anymore. Articulation has been "dumbed down" also. Complex ball-jointed points of articulation have been replaced with swivel, and only a fraction of the original articulation that was formerly present is nowhere to be found. Our commentary on this sounds down and may even border on grim. While we are indeed a bit disappointed with the new direction, we have to say that we have been pleasantly surprised with some of the releases. Not all are perfect, but some, like this one, are better than average.
Han Solo And Chewbacca (Death Star) are part of wave 2 of the Mission Series line. Surprisingly, these figures are nicely done but aren't without their share of issues. Han Solo is perhaps the better of the two included here. He has a great head sculpt (which is reminiscent of The Black Series 6" Han Solo (#08) figure in some ways (appearance wise) and a well sculpted costume. He only comes with five points of articulation, and sadly his holster isn't functioning. All he can do is hold out his pistol straightly in the hopes that he will be able to shoot better than a Stormtrooper in this manner. The paint operations are sloppily applied sadly. You will see scuffs of brown paint on his face, but for some miraculous reason, Hasbro was able to apply the facial features without issue. He has a great look overall. Some may find his body shape slightly off, and we may have to agree with you. He is still lean and athletic, but he does come across as having a rotund midsection, but just in the slightest way imaginable. It's not enough for us to be a distraction or detractor, so we love the figure all the same. It's a bit depressing when you cannot pose an action figure any which way anymore. Han Solo will not work for those looking to make this rogue scoundrel accomplish any pose possible, but he will look good in a diorama setting, or other scenes you're trying to configure. He looks good, and that's all that may matter here. He is proportionate to Chewbacca (and that's always wonderful), so there isn't much to complain about here unless you just can't accept five points of articulation.
Chewbacca is a little more complex to analyze. We'll start with his weapon. It's ironic to us that in a line where Hasbro is striving to reduce costs including the time and money it takes assembly figures that they would include a bowcaster that comes apart in three parts. Holding it together is a little precarious too as the parts don't firmly snap together. While shooting the photo gallery, the bowcaster came apart multiple times. It's a nicely sculpted accessory, but it's been cast in a color that is too light, and it falls apart if you look at it the wrong way. We're still perplexed on why Hasbro didn't sculpt a one-piece weapon for him. The Chewbacca action figure itself is also interesting. It has excellent features. For instance, the head sculpt is unbelievable and the details in his fur and his over the shoulder satchel are nothing short of impressive. What could be his issue then? Well, Chewbacca has two issues in our opinion. Firstly, he is way too lanky for his own good. Yes, Chewbacca was tall and thin, but his fur gave him some bulk, and that effect is completely missing here. Even his head sculpt looks like it got caught in a vice momentarily. We're stuck on this and not sure if our eyes are playing tricks on us or if this is the way he is meant to appear because again, the sculpt is excellent. The other issue with Chewbacca is his coloring. We feel Hasbro fell off the path here. He is much too grayish (or light brown) in color. Perhaps with a little bit more tweaking, this would be a fine figure. Right now it's a good one. Han Solo And Chewbacca (Death Star) should be a hit nonetheless. Hasbro just has to keep the OT goodness coming strong.
Han Solo And Chewbacca (Death Star)
Assortment Number: A5789/A5228
Status: Han Solo is an all-new figure.
Articulation Count: 5 points (5 areas of articulation)
Articulation Details: swivel head (1), swivel left shoulder (1), swivel right shoulder (1), swivel left hip (1), swivel right hip (1)
Accessory Details: blaster pistol
Date Stamp: 2013
Status: Chewbacca is an all-new figure.
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Star Wars [Darth Vader/Revenge Of The Sith] Mission Series Wave 1
Darth Vader And Seeker Droid (Death Star) (MS01)
Anakin Skywalker And 501st Legion Trooper (Coruscant) (MS02)
Battle Droid And Jango Fett (Geonosis) (MS03)
Battle Droid And 212th Battalion Clone Trooper (Utapau) (MS04)
R2-D2 And C-3PO (Tantive IV) (MS05)
Obi-Wan Kenobi And Darth Maul (Mandalore) (MS06)
Han Solo And Chewbacca (Death Star) (MS07)
Obi-Wan Kenobi And General Grievous (Utapau) (MS08)
Luke Skywalker And Darth Vader (Bespin) (MS09)
Darth Sidious And Yoda (Senate Duel) (MS10)
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This is a bridge exam topic as well and is designed to empower and enhance the visibility and impact of supply management. Here the supply manager reaches out to two sets of audiences. The first is top management who are primarily interested in cost savings - so when you talk try to highlight cost savings as a percentage of current costs. So your graphs and charts should very clearly and simply demonstrate the benefit in terms of costs that your new strategy will involve. Think of it this way- just as sales needs to emphasize revenue increases either by the increase in quantity or price - the supply manager has to figure out the quantity- price-terms combination including other aspects of total cost to emphasize what the net impact of a strategic change should look like. Naturally, if sales can sell more units its not a problem but if supply is short it can be - a big problem! One more technique of getting top management buy-in is to allow top managers to take credit for some of your ideas, although it might seem hard initially. This way, research suggests that many initiatives roll along much better.
Users or internal customers are the second constituency you need to reach out to. Here too the more the awareness of what you can do as a supply manager and what good things you are doing, can go along way in enhancing the visibility and importance of supply management. Feedback, good presentations and 360 degree surveys are appropriate methods of communicating and marketing the value of supply management to internal users.


Winter is here, and with it comes freezing temperatures. If you're sick of shivering your way through the day, give fleece a try. Fleece clothing is made from materials and fibres that are designed to keep you warm.
Didn't know that? That's ok—here are five more things you should know about fleece for a warmer winter.
While fleece doesn't necessarily come from sheep, it's named after their woollen coat. It's cheaper than traditional wool, but not itchy, making it the perfect winter option. Sherpa lined fleece is even closer to experiencing sheep's wool for extra warmth!
Stuck in the rain? No problem. Fleece is designed to dry quickly. Fleece is made from strong fabric that is breathable no matter if it is wet or dry—and it's super soft. So if you get stuck in the rain with a fleece jacket on, you'll be dry and warm in no time.
This fabric is made up of Polyethylene terephthalate. What's that? Commonly called PET, these fibres are made from plastic-like materials that are commonly found in soda and detergent bottles. These synthetic fibres are extremely durable, and help create that super soft material that we love so much. How long does your fleece last before it needs replacing?
Unlike wool, fleece is lightweight, making it a great layering option. Some fleece jackets are thin and some are designed thicker, but both are lightweight. This makes it more comfortable to layer up this winter without feeling bulky.
Because this fabric is made of man-made materials, it can be made with recycled plastic bottles and similar PET plastics—just like our Khaki Collection. For every meter of fleece, about seven or eight plastic bottles are kept out of a landfill. Most fleece jackets can also be created with recycled fleece, making this material one of the most environmentally friendly.


Christina Aguilera is the Beauty Muse of the week and all you have to do is scrol through her pictures to find out why to discover her enchanting beauty.
I have loved this woman for a long time. I love everything about her. What do you think of Christina Aguilera? Sound off in the comment section pls.
Her makeup is always gorgeous, great choice for a muse!
She is a stunner. Thanks for stopping by.
Love her makeup, very subtle and gorgeous. Perfect choice.
Yea her makeup is flawless.
She is always flawless…..such a beauty you rarely see!


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Richard S Hughes
Location Shooting Director & DoP
Edge 2 Edge Films Ltd
SHOP (coming soon)
© 2019 Richardshughes
Extract from 'Secret Life of Farm Animals'
Extract from 'Secret Life of Farm Animals' sheep herding in north Wales
Commissioned film for BBC Springwatch 2018
I pitched, produced and filmed this film for BBC Springwatch 2018 St Mary's Lighthouse With special thanks to St Mary's Lighthouse management and North Tyneside Council. Footage copyright of Richard Hughes, Edge 2 Edge Films Ltd
Richard Hughes Shooting Director and BAFTA nominated DoP Specialising in natural history www.richardshughes.co.uk
Extract from Secret Life of Farm Animals (goats)
Extract from BBC series 'Secret Life of Farm Animals' (goats at Buttercups farm) Produced by Oxford Scientific Films
Pillars of Light
A documentary about artist Jeremy Gardiner BRITISH CONTEMPORARY COASTAL LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS https://www.jeremygardiner.co.uk Award of Merit. 'Pillars of Light'. Notable artistic and technical productions - Best Shorts, 2016 Winner, "Pillars of Light', best documentary, Santa Barbara Fine Arts Festival 2016 Finalist. 'Pillars of Light'. Chicago Arthouse Film Festival. 2016  www.richardshughes.coi.uk Shot on the Sony FS7 and DJI Inspire CAA permission Edge 2 Edge Films Ltd
"The Ecoexist Project: Pathways to Coexistence"
Official selection : "The American Conservation Film Festival 2015" Human-Elephant Conflict in the Eastern Okavango Panhandle. A short documentary film made voluntarily by Richard Hughes for the Ecoexist Project. The film is a production of the Ecoexist Project, a collaborative effort of farmers, scientists, village leaders, policy makers, and business people, working together to find solutions to human-elephant conflict. The story is set in the Eastern Okavango Panhandle, where 15,000 people share space and resources with 15,000 elephants. The 18-minute feature includes voices and experiences of people who live every day with elephants and know first-hand the challenges of competing for space, food, and land with the world's largest population of free-roaming elephants. The film's director and cameraman, Richard Hughes from Edge 2 Edge Films, a UK company, spent over a year working with the Ecoexist team, gathering interviews and footage with farmers as they protected their homes and fields from elephants. A majority of the music was composed by Neil Cartwright, BAFTA nominated composer. Footage includes remarkable sequences of large elephant herds, passing through the villages. The film will be of interest to viewers in Botswana and around the world who are concerned about elephants, human-elephant conflict, and finding ways to support people who live with elephants. "Though other films tend to shine a well-deserved spotlight on elephants, we seek also to illuminate the experiences of people who live close to elephants," explained Dr. Amanda Stronza, anthropologist and Director for Ecoexist. "We made it to provide a voice from the Okavango Panhandle, highlighting the need to address human-elephant conflict and the great strides Ecoexist and our partners are making to find strategies for long-term coexistence," said ecologist, long-time Botswana resident, and Ecoexist Director, Dr. Graham McCulloch. "We hope our collective messages will contribute to improved management of the conflict here and elsewhere in Botswana." Dr. Anna Songhurst, Director for Ecoexist, is the team's elephant biologist who has studied human-elephant conflict in the region since 2008. "Many people and organizations have been working together with our team to address the needs of local communities and elephant populations in the region," Songhurst noted. "The film reflects the energy and goodwill of many people, working together to find solutions." Multi-Emmy Award winning NBS broadcast journalist from Botswana, Leloba Seitshiro, narrated the film as a donation for Ecoexist, and she will attend the event. "I'm incredibly honored to be part of this film, and I can't wait to share it," she said. "Pathways to coexistence" showcases the work of Ecoexist, proving conservation challenges can be resolved through simple ideas, preserving the unique beauty of Botswana, its people and its wildlife." A representative from the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism will give a keynote address before the film and other dignitaries will attend. Directors and Coordinators from the Ecoexist team and several Kgosis from the Eastern Okavango Panhandle will be present to answer questions following the film. Website: http://www.ecoexistproject.org Facebook: Ecoexist Twitter: @TheEcoexistProj
Cameraman - URBAN OASIS 2016
Shot in two days for the BBC NHU / ONE SHOW.
A 90 second film. Thoughts of photographer Andy Howard. http://www.andyhoward.co.uk http://www.richardshughes.co.uk
Ascension Island full length conservation film
Low res SD version Made voluntarily for the conservation department of Ascension Single camera - 10 day shoot.


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Our CEO's Interview
Ahmed Al Zadjali
CEO, MUSCAT MEDIA GROUP
Zahir Al Busaidi
CEO, ADVENTZ
Regardless of the market, in order to be sustainable, media players should constantly monitor the trends there and respond accordingly.
What is the key to striking a balance between producing impartial content and respecting the political sensitivities of Oman's ecosystem?
AHMED AL ZADJALI To work in any news market, be it Oman or any other country, the most important thing one needs to realize is the sentiments of its people, as well as your target audience. However, as news publications, we also have an obligation to accurately report facts. Before going to work in a media organization in any country, my advice to any journalist would be to learn more about its population. In Oman, for example, in addition to the 2.7 million nationals who live in the Sultanate, we also have more than 1.8 million expatriate workers from various countries. Depending on their
cultural backgrounds, their sensitivities might differ. Accurately reporting news in an impartial manner while respecting everyone's sensitivities is a professional and ethical obligation for every journalist.
How should brands engage with today's Omani media industry and what is the role of integrated marketing agencies in adding value?
ZAHIR AL BUSAIDI Advertisers, marketers, and the media are rapidly embracing change and adapting in various ways to build a connection to the general audience through various networks. The media acts as the voice of any nation and plays a crucial role in disseminating accurate information. Furthermore, Omani media plays a crucial role in marketing, advertising, and displaying brands through correct channels and mediums for maximum exposure. Major brands can collaborate through digital mediums and take the opportunity to reach out to the local and foreign communities within the country. On the other hand, integrated marketing agencies can hugely support in providing expertise, cutting edge technologies and techniques, access to best and cost-efficient tools of marketing, and provide depth and breadth across different channels and tactics, ensuring they complement one another to maximize results.
How do you expect digitization to further impact an already tech-disrupted industry such as media in Oman?
AAZ Muscat Media Group realized early on we needed to keep with the changing times, but ensure we stick to our values while doing so. The younger generation across the world prefers reading news in a digital format. However, at the same time, we must not forget our older readers, the ones who made us one of the best media organizations in Oman. Many of them still enjoy reading newspapers, and we have to respect their preferences as well. Tech has had a significant impact on the way the news is reported and delivered around the world, and we have also adapted our offerings accordingly. The Times of Oman website today receives more than 20 million views a month, and our Times TV channel provides many diverse video offerings for our wide range of customers. Our radio station TFM seeks to provide better options for receiving updates from Oman. We have similar offerings for our Arabic publication, Shabiba, as well. It is important that there is synergy between all these elements. These should work together, and not pull in different directions so that you can create a successful and self-sustaining news cycle in which all the different offerings you have complement each other. Going forward, every media organization will need to embrace this technology; if you do not adapt, you will be left behind.
ZAB Today, there is no individual who has not gained access to digital devices like phones or computers, which gives us a broad reach and spectrum of the audience that we wish to target. Digitalization helps us target the right audience at the right time, which gives maximum exposure to the brand and its services or products. A number of digital campaigns provide companies with flexibility and feasibility to monitor who sees their ads and how they react, thus ensuring growth in online business. One is able to record their leads or potential customers and also encourage them to buy online, hence ensuring an increase in sales and also brand visibility. For example, customers might see an ad on their mobiles relating to something they would like to purchase. Even though they are not able to make a trip to the store, there is an option available online that fulfills their needs.
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Q: MP4 video not playing on Firefox in the  tag, plays if directly opened I have a small home server that hosts several items, among them a few MP4 sample videos.
I've been using a simple <video> tag to play the videos, and it worked well for for Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer.
However, for some unknown reason my server started locking up a few months back, so I have decided to reinstall the OS. I have salvaged the previous installation from the hard drive and I have re-used (where possible) the configuration files for various components.
Everything worked just fine, Except that now Firefox refuses to play the MP4 videos when using the <video> tag, showing only the No video with supported format and MIME type found message. Opening the file directly (Viev video in Firefox) works, as the video get played correctly.
Chrome (latest version) and Internet Explorer (latest W7 version, not sure what the exact number is) are working just fine.
Since I have not changed the browser, but only the server software/configuration, I suspect that the issue lies solely on the server.
I have searched around, and I have found several suggestions, like adding the correct mime to the Apache's .htaccess files and checking the headers for possible indications. I have followed every idea that seemed worth following, short of re-encoding the video, but none worked.
More facts:

*

*I am using the same browser and machine that played the videos before the crash to try and play the videos now.

*This video plays just fine, and I don't see any difference between it and mine.

*Here is a sample video from my machine: http://silviu.audiozone.ro (slash) recording.html  - please excuse the poor obfuscation that I have used.

This is the header returned by the server when attempting to play the file from the video tag:
Accept-Ranges: bytes
Connection: Keep-Alive
Content-Length: 17709423
Content-Range: bytes 0-17709422/17709423
Content-Type: video/mp4
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:00:20 GMT
Etag: "20081-10e394f-5272d4fd62880;17709423"
Keep-Alive: timeout=5, max=99
Last-Modified: Fri, 18 Dec 2015 14:54:10 GMT
Server: Apache/2.2.22 (Debian)
X-Mod-H264-Streaming: version=2.2.7

This is the header returned by the server when attempting play the file directly (by accessing it's URL):
Accept-Ranges: bytes
Connection: Keep-Alive
Content-Length: 17709423
Content-Type: video/mp4
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:45:00 GMT
Etag: "20081-10e394f-5272d4fd62880;17709423"
Keep-Alive: timeout=5, max=100
Last-Modified: Fri, 18 Dec 2015 14:54:10 GMT
Server: Apache/2.2.22 (Debian)
X-Mod-H264-Streaming: version=2.2.7

I don't see any major differences here.
Furthermore, I have found an older answer (from December 2012) that indicated that Firefox does not play MP4 files in the <video> tag due to some royalties issue, but since the videos used to play and the HTML5 video sample plays just fine, I suspect this is no longer the case.
I'd rather not re-encode my videos, considering that they worked just fine in Firefox in the past.

A: Firefox tells you the problem in the error message in the console. It's 3GP format rather than MP4:

HTTP "Content-Type" of "video/3gpp" is not supported. Load of media resource ...recording.mp4 failed.

You can corroborate that with ffprobe. I've truncated the output.
  Metadata:
    major_brand     : isom
    minor_version   : 0
    compatible_brands: isom3gp4
    creation_time   : 2015-12-18 14:54:58
    location        : +44.4413+026.0771/
    location-eng    : +44.4413+026.0771/
  Duration: 00:00:08.22, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 17235 kb/s
    Stream #0:0(eng): Video: h264 (High) (avc1 / 0x31637661), yuv420p, 1920x1080, 17106 kb/s, 30.05 fps, 30 tbr, 90k tbn, 180k tbc (default)
    Metadata:
      creation_time   : 2015-12-18 14:54:58
      handler_name    : VideoHandle
    Stream #0:1(eng): Audio: aac (LC) (mp4a / 0x6134706D), 48000 Hz, stereo, fltp, 123 kb/s (default)
    Metadata:
      creation_time   : 2015-12-18 14:54:58
      handler_name    : SoundHandle

The important part is compatible_brands: isom3gp4. 3GP is a similar file format to MP4 in that they are both based on the ISO base media format but they're not the same. Browsers and applications that can play both might not mind that the file isn't the format specified in the content type header.
I think Firefox may have been able to play these files until version 41, based on other mentions I've seen of the same error with files which apparently were playing before it updated. So I'd bet that's the change rather than something on your server.
Transmuxing the video and audio into an MP4 container results in a playable file (albeit the high bitrate and high h.264 profile aren't ideal for web delivery, but that's a different story).
ffmpeg -i recording.mp4 -codec copy output.mp4

By the way, I wouldn't take what a browser plays when you open the file directly as representative of what will in a video element in the same browser. They often behave differently.

A: Try convert by cmd:
ffmpeg -i origin.mp4 -vcodec libx264 -pix_fmt yuv420p new.mp4
new file works great on my FF.

A: As Firefox & some other browsers can't play some codecs, you must convert your videos to common formats, means mp4 & ogg. If you have 2 copy for each video with these formats, you can play all of your videos on most of modern browser.
But you said you don't want to re-encode the videos, So you can convert them automatically.
there's some packages for this propose, like :
fluent-ffmpeg :
https://github.com/fluent-ffmpeg/node-fluent-ffmpeg
ffmpeg.js :
https://github.com/Kagami/ffmpeg.js/tree/master
videoconverter :
https://www.npmjs.com/package/videoconverter
meanwhile if you want to use fluent-ffmpeg, you must have ffmpeg installed on your server. So you can use one of these packages to install ffmpeg automatically :
ffmpeg-installer :
https://www.npmjs.com/package/@ffmpeg-installer/ffmpeg
ffmpeg-static :
https://github.com/eugeneware/ffmpeg-static

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The small city of Chefchaouen is located in the northwest of Morocco's Rif mountains. During centuries it was considered a divine city, that didn't tolerate foreigners. Infringements were forbidden under penalty of death.
When we come arround nothing like this happens to us. To the contrary we feel very welcome.
Chefchaouen is worth to take a closer look. A walk through the blue medina isn't just blue, it's a colorful adventure.
Good for you to know: The color of blue protects against the evil eye, they say.
Small corner shops like this one you still can find everywhere in Morocco. Sometimes they are the only source of shopping in a village.


How Far is Legacy Exotica?
Allowing you to be in a joyful state of mind, Exotica offers a state of delight and happiness that you value greatly and appreciate always. Created with your needs and comfort in mind, it is an expression of pleasure and exotic living. Exotica is a standalone lifestyle project offering you an comfortable living in form of apartments suiting your fancies. It is a well thought project for everyday comforting amenities with apt specifications. The design of the layout and the simplicity is the first thought that crosses your mind once you step into this magnificent project. Beautiful design and a grand elevation with consistent high quality of construction defines Exotica. Comforted with living spaces to relish the luxury it will surely brings in a joyful living and lively neighborhood.


Several decades ago scientists who observed widespread dietary and behavior changes raised warnings about obesity and related health problems. The present obesity epidemic had been predicted. Obesity now receives constant coverage in the media and in public health policy. The current status of research on the risks of loneliness and social isolation is similar to that of research on obesity 3 decades ago… Current evidence indicates that heightened risk for mortality from a lack of social relationships is greater than that from obesity.
Why Are We So Isolated From Each Other?
From the long view, it can be said that Western civilization as a whole has fostered a gradual disintegration of our physical and social ties. With an emphasis on individual goals and an almost fanatical regard for personal achievement, the traditional institutions of family and community and their capacity to provide their members with a sense of belonging and shared purpose have become significantly fragmented.
The family unit has gone from large generations-linked mutual support systems to small and immediate units, sometimes involving single parents whose necessities make it very difficult to create a stable home environment for their children. Add to that the fact that more and more people are not even building families, and our society has more people living alone than at any other time in history. This includes the elderly, who are less likely to find a 'fit' living within their children's families than ever before.
The decline of the 'community' is perhaps as significant as the disintegration of the family unit. In Western-style communities, people work as a collection of individual units interacting by specific functions rather than as an interrelated whole with a significant shared identity. Naturally, attempts are made today to join or build 'communities' all the time, but like the Meetup model, they are founded on the gathering of select people with similar interests and purposes, rather than a shared embrace of all people within a certain geographical area.
I believe the rise in prominence of social media has in part been fuelled by the sense of alienation we have long felt within our modern society. I don't believe social media is the root cause of our loneliness, as some speculate, but rather a symptom of this much longer-standing social problem. Connecting via chats and web pages is just something that we have gotten into the habit of reaching for since it is so immediately accessible. But like any quick fix, it does not end up fulfilling our deeper needs, either individually or as a society.
If we see that our society has been slowly disintegrating over hundreds of years, then it becomes incumbent upon us as a society (if we can still even identify ourselves with our 'society') to take measures to remedy this situation. What those measures might be, though, given how things seem to be trending, is a matter of great conjecture.
As evidenced by Eastern gurus and mystics, one can be perfectly content in isolation. This can be greatly facilitated by the practice of meditation and other such methods that give us a direct perception of our energetic connectedness not only with other people, but with all things. In this higher state, the damaging emotional impact of loneliness and social isolation are not experienced.
Still, the life of the yogi remains for the few. The rest of us, it seems, have come to this planet to interact, share, and love. And we have not incarnated into this dense physical world to get better at virtual relationships. At this stage, we have perhaps gotten a bit too accustomed to social isolation for our own good.
Holt-Lunstad notes that "although living alone can offer conveniences and advantages for an individual, this meta-analysis indicates that physical health is not among them." She also cites another study that "has demonstrated higher survival rates for those who are more socially connected." And then there is the seminal 75-Year Harvard University study, where "it was universally clear that without loving and supportive relationships, men in the study were not happy." The message is becoming clear: we need to come together.
We are perhaps at a larger turning point in our development than most of us realize. It seems that we have reached the extreme edge of the exploration of individualism, and we are readying to move into greater balance with a collective identity. This is not a return to traditional ways, but rather a synthesis of our growth as individuals with the shared experience we are now hungering for. This synthesis signifies the next stage of our evolution.
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