Students are encouraged to participate in Student Exchange Programmes to widen their horizons and to acquire the necessary global-mindedness during their university education. Over the years, Lingnan has established over 210 exchange partnerships with higher education institutions across continents, offering more than 700 exchange opportunities each academic year. Student Exchange Programmes are an integral part of liberal arts education and also an important journey for students' personal development, soul-searching and path-finding. Students selected to join the Student Exchange Programmes will be given necessary briefings and/or training to facilitate them to get the most from their once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Service-Learning (S-L) involves the integration of formal academic studies, meaningful service and self-reflection. It includes a service project that contributes to the well-being and development of individuals and communities by addressing social or environmental issues. Service projects are designed to facilitate critical thinking and knowledge transfer and thus reinforce classroom learning and inspire students' self-reflection. As a graduation requirement, students are required to complete a service project of at least 30 hours (including preparatory service training) in conjunction with an academic course that has S-L elements.
The Integrated Learning Programme (ILP) is one of the signature programmes of the University which aims at enriching students' learning experiences, enabling students to interact with others more effectively, inspiring their creative thinking as well as expanding their intellectual and cultural horizons. With a rich array of programmes, the ILP covers six learning domains: civic education, intellectual development, physical education, social and emotional development, aesthetic development and hostel education.
The Information Technology Fluency (ITF) Programme, consisting of an ITF Test which is a graduation requirement and an online ITF Self-learning Programme, aims at equipping students with necessary IT skills for their studies and future career development.
The First Year Experience Programme (FYEP) is part of the ILP designed specially for first year undergraduates. It aims at assisting first year students to make a successful transition to the intellectual, social and cultural community of the University. FYEP comprises of five components: self-understanding, university study, peer mentoring, leadership development and hostel education.
Four mentoring schemes, namely Peer Mentoring Programme (PMP), Lingnanian Career Mentoring Programme (LCMP), Leadership Mentoring Programme (LMP) and Police Mentorship Programme (PMP) are administered by the Student Services Centre to cater for the developmental needs of students at different learning stages.
Counselling services aim to enhance students' personal development for a rewarding university experience; promote skills and attitudes for a smooth transition and adaptation to university life; and assist students to embrace challenges and achieve academic success.
All full-time students are the Students' Union's members. The Union aims at representing the students of the University in a spirit of unity and autonomy; promoting and safeguarding the general welfare and the cultural, intellectual and ethical interests of its members; cultivating a sense of responsibility and social consciousness amongst the members; and providing a recognised channel of communication with University authorities in order to foster and promote mutual understanding and cooperation for the common good.
Teaching facilities are situated in the academic buildings, and include lecture theatres, lecture rooms, audio-visual rooms, tutorial rooms, computer laboratories and language laboratories.
The Library houses a collection of over 545,000 volumes. In addition to print books, the Library also has a large e-book collection of more than 1,300,000 items. The Library currently subscribes to over 1,040 print journals and approximately 81,545 online journals, as well as 317 databases. The Lee Hak Kan Multimedia and Language Learning Centre in the Library provides more than 188,000 multimedia resources. The Library allows users 24-hour remote access through the Digital Library and is also a participant in the Hong Kong Academic Library Link (HKALL), a resource-sharing system that allows users to search the catalogues of participating Hong Kong university libraries and borrow books directly from them.
The University Campus Network supports campus-wide IT services for the Web, email, Internet, intranet, as well as research, academic and administrative applications. Mobile wireless access is available for multiple types of portable devices, covering all areas of the campus and the student hostels.
The Integrated IT Learning & Self-study Centre with over 80 computers, a study room and three discussion rooms provides 24-hour access for all students. Computer laboratories with more than 570 Internet-enabled personal computers are located throughout the campus.
The University has an indoor sports complex with a wide range of sporting facilities on the main campus. The gymnasium, of the size of two volleyball courts, has the flexibility for other types of games, such as badminton, basketball and handball. In addition, there are two squash courts, a table-tennis room, a multi-purpose room, a fitness room and changing facilities. As part of the complex, there are also an outdoor Olympic standard swimming pool and a tennis court.
In addition to the above facilities, the University has a Multi-purpose Sports Ground situated across the road from the main campus. The Sports Ground also houses a colour score board system, an overhead lighting system and a student activities centre which has three multi-purpose rooms and changing facilities.
All undergraduate students are required to reside in student hostels for at least two academic years (i.e. four academic terms). As the only fully residential university in Hong Kong, the University offers affordable accommodation for all its undergraduate students in ten hostels providing around 2,600 residential places with most of the air-conditioned rooms shared by two students with some catering for three students. Each room has LAN ports for each student. Each floor of the hostel blocks has a lounge area, a pantry and shared lavatory/shower facilities. Other facilities available include Wi-Fi, common rooms, study rooms, TV rooms and laundries. Each hostel has its own warden, senior tutor and tutors looking after the welfare of the residents.
The Chan Tak Tai Auditorium, with a seating capacity of 1,031, is a first-class venue for the holding of various functions, ceremonies and performances organised by the University and various student organisations.
A multifarious range of student amenities are provided to facilitate social interaction and to promote personal and group activities.
The Amenities Building comprises the Students' Union offices, the student activities areas, the University Canteen with a seating capacity of about 500, the Chinese Restaurant with a seating capacity of about 300, and a coffee bar with open air seating of about 50. The Building provides accommodation for meetings and activities of the Students' Union, programme-based societies, clubs and various interest groups.
The Leung Fong Oi Wan Art Gallery is located on levels 2 and 3 of the Patrick Lee Wan Keung Academic Building with a total area of about 450m2. The Gallery is suitable for various kinds of exhibitions and functions, including exhibiting various types of artwork.


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			return new Guard($app);
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Our resident mad Italian is a terrifying 25 today. Its all downhill from here.
Have an amazing birthday Deb.
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have (had?, not sure of the time difference!) a great day!
Happy Birthday, Deb Hope you're having a great day!
Happy Birthday Deb, and don't listen to that slow decline stuff! I wish I was 25 again!


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Dugan hired as JHS boys' basketball coach
Routt's Cory Ronan commits to University of Hawaii
Coonrod makes return to majors
Arenzville's Bogner competes at National High School Rodeo
Commentary: The nation's 'patriotism problem'
Commentary: Seize chance to help jailed students
Commentary: Silencing free speech on campus
Commentary: Never 'too big to fail'
Cellular stability a key to health
Sous vide makes for no-sweat summer cooking
Blondies capture s'mores' goodness
Winters birthday
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/opinion/article/Commentary-Booker-preaching-unity-to-polarized-13612532.php
Commentary: Booker preaching unity to polarized party
Published 3:52 am CST, Wednesday, February 13, 2019
"Unity. Unity and respect. Those are the themes of Cory Booker's career, and they will be the themes of his campaign."
So said Jim Demers, a key player in New Hampshire Democratic politics, the morning Booker released a video announcing his candidacy. But is Booker's "Together We Will Rise" slogan the message Democratic primary voters in the divisive era of Donald Trump really want to hear?
Demers says yes.
"I talked to him last night," Demers told InsideSources. "Sen. Booker called around 9 p.m., right before he went to meet with his minister to share his decision [to run in 2020] with him. He told me how happy and excited he is to get back to New Hampshire."
Demers has been on the Booker bandwagon for months, one of the few prominent Democrats in this key first-in-the-nation primary state openly backing a candidate a year ahead of the primary.
Demers believes Booker has the right mix of progressive policies and compelling personality to do well in the retail-politics arena of New Hampshire.
"New Hampshire is a critical state for Sen. Booker. I don't think anyone in the campaign has any illusions about competing in here with candidates with neighboring states in the race. But he will do well here, and a good showing here sets him up well for South Carolina," Demers said.
Booker was certainly enthusiastically received by New Hampshire Democrats in November at the party's post-midterm victory celebration in Manchester, where the fire marshal was forced to send part of the packed crowd into the overflow room. But even Demers acknowledges that Granite State Democrats aren't in a rush to pick a nominee.
"They are not going to make up their minds early. They want to get this right. They want to know who has the strongest chance to beat Trump," Demers said.
Sen. Booker's message of unity (He's the author of the book "United: Thoughts on Finding Common Ground and Advancing the Common Good") might help him win a general election, pulling independents away from President Trump. But will it help him win Democratic primary voters in progressive electorate more energized by the opportunity to defeat Republicans than reach out to them? An electorate that, according to a recent NHJournal poll, believes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez better represents their party today than Sen. Hillary Clinton?
"Booker is filing the only lane that hasn't been occupied yet in the field – bringing people together. It's designed to attract moderates and independents," says former Hillary for America senior aide Joel Payne. "One pollster I spoke with recently said that candidates should not underestimate voters desire for pragmatism and unity. That appears to be part of the bet that Booker and his team are making from the outset."
Perhaps, but it's not showing up in polls as of yet.
So do Democratic primary voters want a unifier, or a fighter? Someone to bring Americans together or to take on Trump?
"I believe that on the political Left, those are the same message," Republican pollster Scott Rasmussen tells InsideSources. "Our data show that Democrats strongly believe the president is guilty of treason and should be impeached. They have a hard time recognizing that not everybody shares their views." In other words, Democrats believe that opposition to Trump is the unifying message.
"I think you've seen a real shift recently," Demers said. "People really want the Trump presidency to end. Regardless of party affiliation, they want government to work and they don't see that today They want a country that's united. That will only happen if we have different people leading our country," Demers said.
Michael Graham is political editor of InsideSources and NH Journal. He's also a CBS News contributor. You can reach him at michael@insidesources.com.
Police news for Thursday, July 18
Owner of ATV park accused of using Facebook to harass witnesses
Police news for Wednesday, July 17
First stretch of lake trail open for all
Hearing set on murder charge in fatal Mount Sterling shooting
Slideshow: Chase Rice/Jordan Davis concerts

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More Than 140 Experts met at the Variable Amplitude Loading in Prague.
The 3rd International Conference on Material and Component Performance under Variable Amplitude Loading (VAL 2015) successfully took place in the Prague Congress Centre from the 23rd to 26th of March 2015. In cooperation with local organizer, Czech Technical University of Prague, C-IN acted as the full PCO of the event.
Variable Amplitude Loading in Prague.
The 3rd International Conference on Material and Component Performance under Variable Amplitude Loading (VAL 2015) will take place in the Prague Congress Centre from the 23rd to 26th of March 2015 and C-IN will act as the full PCO of the event.


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Money Matters Podcast
Money Matters Episode 268 – Small Business Priorities w/ Mike Michalowicz
April 26, 2020 / moneymatterspodcast
Some business owners cycle endlessly from crisis to crisis. We spoke with bestselling author Mike Michalowicz about his new book Fix This Next, which helps business owners set priorities that move their company forward.
https://fixthisnext.com/
More about Houston Money Week visit:
www.Houstonmoneyweek.org
http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-finance/how-schools-can-improve-their-personal-finance-education.html/
Financial Advisor Magazine Articles:
http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3
http://www.fa-mag.com/news/on-it-s-80th-anniversaryadvisors-consider-social-security-s-impactfuture-22784.html?section=3
You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab.
You can also listen to this episode and others by podcast at:
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#MoneyMattersHouston #ChristopherHensley #HoustonMoneyWeek
Money Matters Episode 267 – Leaving a Legacy w/ Jennifer Gumbel
A little bit of planning can have a big impact on the lives of your loved ones after you pass away. We spoke with Jennifer Gumbel of An Organized (after)Life about the important steps you can take now – even if you're not wealthy.
anorganizedafterlife.com
Money Matters Episode 266 – Sizing People Up w/ Robin Dreeke
A former FBI agent shares his simple but powerful toolkit for assessing who you can trust – and who you can't. We also talked about how to transition from face to face interactions to the new online meeting during Covid-19 quarantine.
Predicting the behavior of others is an urgent need for anyone whose work involves relationships with others, whether it's leading an organization, collaborating with a teammate, or closing a sale. But predictability is not as simple as good and evil, or truth and fiction. Allies might make a promise with every intention of keeping it, not realizing that they will be unable to do so due to some personal shortcoming. And those seeking to thwart your endeavor may not realize how reliable their malevolent tells have become.
After two decades as a behavior analyst in the FBI, Robin Dreeke knows a thing or two about sizing people up. He's navigated complex situations that range from handling Russian spies to navigating the internal politics at the Bureau. Through that experience, he was forced to develop a knack for reading people – their intentions, their capabilities, their desires and their fears.
To find out more about Robin Dreeke:
https://www.peopleformula.com/
#moneymatters #christopherhensley #houston #texas #KPFT #HoustonMoneyWeek #finance #financialliteracy #educatio
Money Matters Episode 265 – Unclaimed Property w/ Mary Pitman
Millions of Americans are the rightful owners of unclaimed property that is held indefinitely by state governments. We spoke with Mary Pitman, the author of The Little Book of Missing Money, to learn more about how individuals, companies, and organizations can get theirs back.
Visit unclaimed.org to check for yourself!
Money Matters Episode 264 – Educating Online During COVID-19 w/ Jackie Aguilera
April 6, 2020 / moneymatterspodcast
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many schools to abruptly educate from a distance. Today, we spoke with Jackie Aguilera, the CEO of EastSide University, a longtime nationally recognized leader in mobile learning and digital innovation.
To learn more about EastSide University, visit:
www.esuvclc.org/
Money Matters Episode 263 – Business Succession Planning w/ Rochelle Clarke
Every business needs a succession plan to ensure continuity in the absence of the owner. Today, we spoke with Rochelle Clarke, the founder and CEO of Succession Strength, Inc about how business owners can prepare for unexpected interruptions.
To learn more about Succession Strength, visit:
www.successionstrength.com
Covid 19 Response Special Edition – Staying Active, Mobile and Fit during the Stay at Home Order W/ Professor Pablo Silva and Kailiee Wong
At this point many of us are restless, anxious and bored. We might be going a little stir crazy. We have that feeling like we want to go outside and play, go to the gym or we might even miss going into the office. What can we do about it? How important is it to stay active right now? We were joined today by IBJJF World Champion, Professor Pablo Silva and former linebacker for the Houston Texans and Founder of both the Athletic Room and the Regen Room, Kailee Wong.
Pablo started his jiu jitsu journey at the age of 14 in his small hometown Mariana, Minas Gerais, Brazil. At age 16, Pablo made the difficult decision of leaving his hometown and his family to train BJJ full time at the Gracie Barra HQ in Belo Horizonte. It was then that Pablo set his goal of becoming a Black Belt World Champion. In 2009, Pablo received his black belt and just one year later achieved his goal of winning the IBJJF World Championship at the Black Belt Adult level. Pablo has won all the major tournaments in the sport of jiu jitsu as a black belt.
Pablo is the only IBJJF Adult Black Belt World Champion living and teaching in Texas. The curriculum at Pablo Silva BJJ is geared toward sport jiu jitsu and stems from Pablo's own competition experiences. Pablo is a firm believer that jiu jitsu can change people's lives for the better. Whether it's self-esteem, health, mental, or emotional issues, he believes that jiu jitsu can help everyone in one way or another. Pablo strives to make a positive impact on this world by sharing his love for jiu jitsu with his students.
To Find out more about Pablo Silva visit: http://pablosilvabjj.com/
Acceptance of the status quo is not in Kailee Wong's DNA. Kailee spent nine seasons as an NFL linebacker for the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings' organizations, but it was his six years at a desk in corporate America that caused the most harm to his body.
Ignited by an obvious need and grounded in his passion for business, Kailee founded the Athletic Room to ensure everyone can get back to the activities and hobbies they love without the unnecessary pain.
To find out more about Kailee visit: https://www.theathleticroom.com/
Or https://the-regen-room.mykajabi.com/
#moneymatters #christopherhensley #houston #texas #KPFT #HoustonMoneyWeek #finance #financialliteracy #education
Money Matters Episode 262 – Digital Estate Planning w/ Jenny Xia Spradling
March 10, 2020 / moneymatterspodcast
Putting together a comprehensive estate plan is an important component of supporting the people and organizations that are most important to you. Today, we spoke with Jenny Xia Spradling, the founder and Co-CEO of FreeWill whose work was recognized in the Forbes 30 under 30 in 2018.
Money Matters Episode 261 – Shopping for Health Care w/ Deb Gordon
March 2, 2020 / moneymatterspodcast
Making the right choices as a healthcare consumer can have a tremendous impact on your financial life, especially during retirement. We spoke with Deb Gordon, an MBA, seasoned healthcare executive, and the author of The Healthcare Consumer's Manifesto: How to Get the Most for Your Money.
Money Matters Episode 260 – Youth Impact w/ Henna Hundal
February 12, 2020 / moneymatterspodcast
Youth activism influences the decision-making of entrepreneurs, politicians, and philanthropists. In the midst of one of the most open presidential election races in recent memory, we spoke with Henna Hundal, a recent cell biology graduate from Harvard University, the former Chief Operator of Harvard Radio Broadcasting, and the founder of the eponymous Henna Hundal Show.
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Social media companies such as Facebook face a controversial EU privacy crackdown that would prevent them from reading private messages sent between individuals.
The so-called "ePrivacy" regulations, currently being debated in Brussels, are designed to hand citizens extra privacy protections against internet companies.
However, industry bodies have slammed the proposals as "unreasonable" and potentially "careless", claiming they will impose a huge burden on technology companies of all sizes.


Have you heard of the National Sword Policy? Recent Chinese policies have resulted in a global campaign to reduce contamination (material that does not belong in the recycling container). The resulting new standards have impacted recycling efforts throughout the United States, and require a renewed focus on how and what to recycle. Enhanced education & […] Read more.
It's spring cleaning! Come drop off a wide variety of times for recycling and reuse! This year – for the first time ever – the City of SeaTac will be accepting the collection of latex paint and unbroken CFL light bulbs! Other items for collection include: used appliances, tires, batteries, used motor oil and MORE! […] Read more.


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I fell in love with Iporanga. In love with the forest and the people who live here. After my B.A.C. Biology at UQAM in Canada, I wanted to combine my desire to travel and learn. I accidentally found this voluntary position at the Biodiversity Research Institute (IPBio) on the internet. I was immediately tempted. The quick answers to all my questions from the coordinator convinced me and three weeks later I was there and now I don't want to leave.
Arriving I did not know what to expect, but certainly I do not expect to have as much convenience in the middle of the forest. Here we have a house for volunteers with fully equipped kitchen, bedroom and bathroom with shower and hot water, a real luxury. You quickly feel at home. In addition, we have access to the research center, which has all the equipment necessary for scientific research. Most important, we have access to people who work here and are always happy to answer any questions. They are so awesome that even once the weekend came; it was them who offered to take us on excursions into the forest or to visit caves or extraordinary waterfalls.
My job here is to continue an existing research topic. 3 times a week I go out in forest 9am to 12am tour the pitfalls to identify the presence of frogs. The path is easily accessible via trails and is very pleasant. I unfortunately did not bring proper boots so they lent me the necessary equipment to walk safely in the forest. Here the motto is: "no problem, we'll find a solution".
The rest of the day, I analyse existing videos of frogs or I have Portuguese lessons with a great tutor. In the end, there are so many interesting things to do here that it is possible to participate in whatever you want if you ask. The passion of the people working at the reserve is immense and they demonstrate great pleasure in sharing their knowledge.
Of course there is a physically tiring part to field research, but if you can walk, you can work here. The forest here is so diverse that we quickly forget the little aches and we always look forward to getting back out into the forest.
We are housed on the reserve but food is not included. So we will regularly go to the neighbouring village of Iporanga for supplies at least once a week.
I will keep the unforgettable memory of the smell of the forest and the mornings when you get up to the sound of birds singing and even howler monkeys. The people here are so warm that I will leave with new friendships and a single idea in mind: that of returning as soon as possible.
- Wear comfortable clothes to go in the forest.
- Try to learn some Portuguese to get you to understand local, and they will appreciate you more ease and pleasure to communicate.


At BridgeEnglish, we base our curriculum on the concept of full immersion. Students enrolled in our programs speak English in their classes, with their host families, and at events outside of the classroom. Otisa is the new Front Office Coordinator at BridgeEnglish in Denver where she is actively engaged with the students at BridgeEnglish and plans the student activities. We asked her some questions about these activities and their overall importance. Here is what she had to tell us!
What events do you have coming up in the next few months?
We do a lot of monthly events such as our Conversation Club, Happy Hour (the student's favorite event, might I add). Starting in November, I want add a Bridge Movie night each month as well. A lot of the students have been asking about doing a movie night, and I want to make sure that it happens.
How do out of class activities benefit the students at BED?
I believe that the out of class activities benefit the students at BED, in giving them extra opportunities to practice conversational English (whether with a teacher or with their peers.) Also, students can get to know the Denver area while practicing their English.
Recently, we had a Happy Hour at Kate Mullen's Irish Pub. The student's had a lot of fun having a couple of drinks while having conversations with other students and staff. Happy Hour has been a very popular activity among BED students; I always get positive feedback from the students!
How do students engage with each other and teachers during the activities?
Students engage with one another as classmates and as friends while sharing an American Cultural experience with one another. This is the time for students to socialize, while the Teachers act as facilitators. Teachers may have a mini English lesson if, and when it may arise during the activity.
In you opinion, why is Denver a great place for activities and learning English?
Denver is a great place for activities because it makes it easier for students and teachers to meet-up. I think living and going to school in Denver allows students more opportunities to practice their English. Students tell me that they go to hockey games, or concerts in Denver and they love that there are plenty of things to do here.
Does the new center allow for easier access to activities?
Yes! The new center makes it easy to access activities or any events going-on in the area. The access to public transportation such as the train or the buses, also make going to events or activities easier.
What are the costs for activities?
The cost of activities really depends on how many people are going and what activity it is. But it can range from $13.50-$35.00.
Learn more about our English Programs: Academic English, Business English, and General English!
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/* The basic code in this file was kindly provided by Jeremy Siek. */

#ifndef BOOST_NUMERIC_INTERVAL_DETAIL_SPARC_ROUNDING_CONTROL_HPP
#define BOOST_NUMERIC_INTERVAL_DETAIL_SPARC_ROUNDING_CONTROL_HPP

#if !defined(sparc) && !defined(__sparc__)
#  error This header is only intended for SPARC CPUs.
#endif

#ifdef __SUNPRO_CC
#  include <ieeefp.h>
#endif

namespace boost {
namespace numeric {
namespace interval_lib {
namespace detail {

struct sparc_rounding_control
{
  typedef unsigned int rounding_mode;

  static void set_rounding_mode(const rounding_mode& mode)
  {
#   if defined(__GNUC__)
    __asm__ __volatile__("ld %0, %%fsr" : : "m"(mode));
#   elif defined (__SUNPRO_CC)
    fpsetround(fp_rnd(mode));
#   elif defined(__KCC)
    asm("sethi %hi(mode), %o1");
    asm("ld [%o1+%lo(mode)], %fsr");
#   else
#     error Unsupported compiler for Sparc rounding control.
#   endif
  }

  static void get_rounding_mode(rounding_mode& mode)
  {
#   if defined(__GNUC__)
    __asm__ __volatile__("st %%fsr, %0" : "=m"(mode));
#   elif defined (__SUNPRO_CC)
    mode = fpgetround();
#   elif defined(__KCC)
#     error KCC on Sun SPARC get_round_mode: please fix me
    asm("st %fsr, [mode]");
#   else
#     error Unsupported compiler for Sparc rounding control.
#   endif
  }

#if defined(__SUNPRO_CC)
  static void downward()    { set_rounding_mode(FP_RM); }
  static void upward()      { set_rounding_mode(FP_RP); }
  static void to_nearest()  { set_rounding_mode(FP_RN); }
  static void toward_zero() { set_rounding_mode(FP_RZ); }
#else
  static void downward()    { set_rounding_mode(0xc0000000); }
  static void upward()      { set_rounding_mode(0x80000000); }
  static void to_nearest()  { set_rounding_mode(0x00000000); }
  static void toward_zero() { set_rounding_mode(0x40000000); }
#endif
};

} // namespace detail

extern "C" {
  float rintf(float);
  double rint(double);
}

template<>
struct rounding_control<float>:
  detail::sparc_rounding_control
{
  static const float& force_rounding(const float& x) { return x; }
  static float to_int(const float& x) { return rintf(x); }
};

template<>
struct rounding_control<double>:
  detail::sparc_rounding_control
{
  static const double& force_rounding(const double& x) { return x; }
  static double to_int(const double& x) { return rint(x); }
};

template<>
struct rounding_control<long double>:
  detail::sparc_rounding_control
{
  static const long double& force_rounding(const long double& x) { return x; }
  static long double to_int(const long double& x) { return rint(x); }
};

} // namespace interval_lib
} // namespace numeric
} // namespace boost

#endif /* BOOST_NUMERIC_INTERVAL_DETAIL_SPARC_ROUNDING_CONTROL_HPP */


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Influenced by the Spanish Colonial designs of the 17th and 18th century. Bold and vigorous scrolls with ornate carvings add to the Spanish styling. With its warm finish and attention to detail, this collection is sure to add grace and elegance to the décor of today's home.
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No matter who you are, no matter where you are, does not matter what your current circumstances are, the magic to inspire yourself with gratitude will change your entire life!
I have come across a lot of people in the worst imaginable situations who have changed their lives completely by practicing gratitude. I have seen miracles taking place where there seemed to be no hope. Even have seen those in poverty become prosperous, and have seen people in depression turning into joyful and fulfilling lives.
Practicing Gratitude can magically turn your relationships into joyful and meaningful relationships, no matter what state they are in now. Practicing Gratitude can miraculously make you happier so that you have the money you need to do the things you want to do. It will improve your health and bring a roll of bliss beyond what you've ever felt before. Thankfulness will work its magic to expedite your career, boom success, and bring about your dream job or whatever it is you want to do.
In short whatever it is that you want to be, do, or have, practicing gratitude is the way to inherit it. The positive influence of gratitude turns your life into gold!
By Practicing Gratitude, you will understand why particular things in your life may have gone wrong, and why certain things might be missing from your life. As you make appreciation a way of life, you will wake up each morning so excited to be alive and full of energy. You will start loving your life completely. Everything will seem effortless when you will start following unconditional positive gratitude in your life. Will start feeling as light as a feather and happier that you have ever felt. While changes may come, you will know how to overcome them and learn from them. Every day will seem to be magical; every day will be filled with far more magic than when you were a child.
To bring magic to your life, you first must say the magic words: thank you. I cannot express how important the words thank you are for your life. To live in gratitude, to acquaintance the magic in your life, thank you must become the two words you repeatedly say and feel more than any other words. They need to become your identity. Thank you is the link from where you are now, to the life of your dreams.
Constantly think and say the magic words, thank you.
The more repeatedly you think and you say the positive words, thank you, the more gratitude you feel.
The more gratitude you deliberately think and feel, the more fortune you will receive.
Practicing Gratitude is a feeling. So the main aim in practicing gratitude is to constantly feel it as much as you can. Because it is the force of your feelings that speed up the positivism of magic in your life. Just like Newton's Law is one for one – what you give you receive, equally. Therefore, it means that if you accelerate your feeling of gratitude, the outcome in your life will increase to be equal to your feelings! The honest the feeling, the more naturally grateful you will be, the faster will be the chance for your life to change.
When you come to know how the little practice it takes, how easy it is to absorb gratitude into your daily life, and when you see the magical outcomes for yourself, you will never want to return to the life you used to live earlier before the practice. If you process thankfulness little, your life will change a little. And if you practice gratitude a lot more every day, your life will change eventually and in ways that you can hardly imagine.
The baseline of ungratefulness is that when we are not grateful, we are taking things in our life for granted. And when we take things for granted, we unintentionally push it away from ourselves. Mostly we have been grateful at various times in our life, but to see the magic and cause a profound change in our current situations, one has to practice gratitude and make it our new way of life.


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Harran facts for kids
Traditional mud brick "beehive" houses in the village of Harran, Turkey.
Harran, also known as Carrhae, is a district of Şanlıurfa Province in the southeast of Turkey.
A very ancient city which was a major Mesopotamian commercial, cultural, and religious center, Harran is a valuable archaeological site. It is often identified as the place in which Abraham lived before he reached Canaan.
The city was the chief home of the Mesopotamian moon-god Sin, under the Babylonians and even into Roman times.
Carrhae is a defunct ancient town on the site, and gave its name to the Battle of Carrhae (53 BC), fought between the Roman Republic and the Parthian Empire.
Harran's ruins are from Roman, Sabian, and Islamic times. T. E. Lawrence surveyed the site, and an Anglo-Turkish excavation was begun in 1951.
Harran and other major cities of ancient Syria
Districts of Şanlıurfa
Harran beehive houses
Ruins of the University at Harran. It was one of the main Ayyubid buildings of the city, built in the classical revival style.
Traditional mud brick "beehive" houses in the village of Harran, Turkey
Harran main channel, built as a part of GAP Project
Abraham departs out of Haran by Francesco Bassano
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Entertainment News // 2 years ago
T.I. arrested for disorderly conduct, public drunkenness
Rapper T.I., real name Clifford Harris Jr., was arrested Wednesday for disorderly conduct and public drunkenness in Henry County Georgia.
Music // 2 years ago
Appeals court upholds 'Blurred Lines' copyright verdict
A federal appeals court upheld a jury's decision that song "Blurred Lines" infringes on the copyright of Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give It Up."
Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke and T.I. appeal 'Blurred Lines' copyright ruling
The creators of the song "Blurred Lines" are appealing to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a copyright infringement ruling.
Robin Thicke files copyright lawsuit against Marvin Gaye's family
Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and Clifford Harris Jr. filed a lawsuit in California against Marvin Gaye's family in a dispute over copyright infringement.
TV // 1 decade ago
Rapper T.I. returns to jail
Rapper T.I. began his 11-month sentence in an Arkansas prison Monday after violating his probation in a 2007 gun case, law enforcement sources told TMZ.
Music // 1 decade ago
Tiny, wife of T.I., charged in drug case
Tameka Cottle, wife of rapper T.I., has been charged with misdemeanor drug possession in Los Angeles County.
T.I., wife arrested on drug charge
Rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle were arrested in Los Angeles on a drug-possession charge, an arrest report indicated.
T.I. released from halfway house
Rapper T.I. completed his court-ordered residency at an Atlanta halfway house Friday, E! News reported.
Rapper T.I. released from prison
Hip-hop star T.I. was released Wednesday from the federal prison in Arkansas where he served seven months for a felony weapons conviction, his lawyer said.
Entertainment News // 1 decade ago
T.I. a little anxious about jail stay
U.S. hip-hop star Clifford Harris Jr., known professionally as T.I., admits he is a bit anxious about his upcoming stint in prison for weapons possession.
And thank you to the judge for even allowing me the privilege of being on house arrest and being here -- instead of, you know, the clear alternative
Rapper T.I. insists he is innocent Nov 13, 2007
The defendant is asking this Court for the very kind of special treatment to which this Court made clear the defendant was not entitled
Prosecutors to T.I.: Don't press your luck Nov 09, 2007
Jen Psaki vows to bring 'truth and transparency' as White House press secretary
Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. (born September 25, 1980), better known by his stage name T.I. or T.I.P., is an American recording artist, film & music producer, and occasional actor. He is the founder and co-chief executive officer (CEO) of Grand Hustle Records.
T.I. was born Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. on September 25, 1980, in Riverdale, Atlanta, Georgia, the son of the late Clifford "Buddy" Harris Sr. and Violeta Morgan. He was raised by his grandparents in Bankhead, Atlanta, Georgia. His father lived in New York and he would often go up there to visit him. His father suffered from Alzheimer's and later died from the disease. T.I. began rapping at age nine. He attended Douglass High School, but later dropped out. As a teenager, he was a drug dealer. He was once known as Rubber Band Man, a reference to the custom of wearing rubber bands around the wrist to denote wealth in terms of drugs or money. By age 14, he had been arrested several times. He was nicknamed "Tip" after his paternal great-grandfather. Kawan "KP" Prather, a record executive, discovered and signed T.I. when he was a teenager. Upon signing with Arista Records subsidiary LaFace Records in 2001, he shortened his name to T.I. out of respect for label mate Q-Tip.
T.I. released his debut album, I'm Serious, in October 2001 through Arista Records. The album spawned the eponymous single, which featured Jamaican reggae entertainer Beenie Man. His debut single, "I'm Serious," was released on June 26, 2001. The single received little airplay and failed to chart. The album included guests appearances from Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes (who called him "the Jay-Z of the South"), Jazze Pha, Too Short, Bone Crusher, Lil Jon, Pastor Troy, P$C and Youngbloodz. The album featured production from The Neptunes, DJ Toomp, Madvac, and The Grand Hustle Team. Despite the album's guests appearances and production team, the album peaked at number 98 and only sold 163,000 copies in the United States. Critics pointed to the fact that many of the tracks sounded the same and that a few were blatant rip-offs. Other critics commented saying, "T.I. claims to be the king of the South, but fails to show and prove. He does, however, have potential. If his talent ever matches his confidence, he may be headed for stardom."
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4-2- The School of Traditionist Jurists
This school began at 4 A.H. and maintained a century. Leaders of this school are the most famous traditionist and jurists of Twelver Shi'a. Nearly all of them were living in the two most important religious and cultural cities of the time, Qum and Ray. They tried hard to purify, expurgate, and compile Shi'a traditions. This school was the continuity of the school of narrators at the time of (Imams') presence. They mad an effort to collect traditions and save them. The followers of this school, usually, have no good relationship with ijtihād as mental activity based on a logical deduction.
Traditionist jurists, for following traditions, divided into two groups:
1- A group of them analyzed traditions using the science of Ḥadīth, and study of narrators. They were well informed of jurisprudential issues, and never accept any tradition without perusing attentively and checking its quality. They, though so briefly, were knowledgeable about the rules of jurisprudential principles in different states of reasoning, even, applied some of these reasoning that were addressed by Imams. Nevertheless, for adopting the traditional and conservative attitudes, they never tried to detach jurisprudence from traditions, and to write independent jurisprudential books. They were afraid to write jurisprudential matters except by the text of Ḥadīths. Their writings were a set of tradition's textual contents classified in topical order, and, sometimes, the masters that a tradition was narrated from them were omitted. This group of jurists includes the traditionists like Muhammad b. Ya'qūb Kulaynī (d. 329 A.H.), Muhammad b. Ali b. Bābwayh Qumī, known as Ṣadūq (d. 381 A.H.).
2- The other group of them was opposed to the rules of jurisprudential principles, uninformed about the rules and way of argument, and bigoted adherent of following the texts of Ḥadīths unconditionally. Some scholars of this group and their beliefs are mentioned in biographies, like Abū al-Husain al-Nāshī, Ali b. 'Abdu Allah b. Waṣīf (d. 366 A.H.). His way was, reportedly, similar to the followers of formal religion. For the lack of logical arguments and independent reasoning (ijtīhād), and because there was no any new idea, their views failed to obtain a valuable position in jurisprudence field, and were ignored by jurisprudential textual sources.
At the latter parts of fourth century and the beginnings of fifth one, Sheikh Mufīd and his disciple, Sharīf Murtaḍā's attempt overthrew the school of traditionist jurists. However, a few of its followers remained in some later periods, too. Nevertheless, it should be noted that this school, because of its long time hegemony over Shi'a scientific community, left great impressions on general Shi'a ideology, which never wiped out, and became the permanent parts of Shi'a ideology. Differences between Shi'a ideology at the time of Imams' presence and letter eras, which appeared in some issues, origin from this effects.
Features of Traditionist Jurists
1- Changing the way of compiling traditions by:
a. compiling traditions in jurisprudential topical order,
b. Acquiring value of the chain of transmitters, and placing value on them. In addition, choosing a tradition that conveys certainty. In their point of view, two items identify this certainty: credibility of narrators, and being accepted by companions.
2- Issuing fatwas only by textual content of traditions: Nihāyah, written by Sheikh Ṭūsī, is the text of traditions. In addition, Sheikh Ṣadūq, at the beginning of his jurisprudential treatise, says: whatever I mentioned here is the textual content of authentic traditions.
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Somerset County Council's Cabinet Member for Children and Families is giving her best wishes to all Somerset students receiving their A Level results today (Thursday 18 August).
"I know many students will be feeling exceptional nerves as they prepare to collect their results – I remember it only too well myself at their age!" said Cllr Nicholson.
"I would like to commend all Somerset A Level students for their hard work and efforts in their studies and exams. This can be a very exciting and nerve-wracking time for our young people, marking the start of a next chapter in their lives.
"Many of you will have achieved what you hoped for, or more. And to those of you who feel disappointed, please do not despair – your school or college is there for you for advice about different options, so do speak to them.


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Q: How do I prevent special characters from being generated by the Ctrl key in a C# console application? I'm building a little hotkey trainer for StarCraft2 (it's a C# Console application). But I'm struggling to capture Ctrl+ combinations, because certain Ctrl-combinations generate special characters.
For example, when pressing Ctrl+O, Console.ReadKey() won't capture the 'o' character, but rather a special starry '☼' character.  How do I prevent this and ensure Ctrl just acts as a modifier key and nothing else?
PS: I know about handling Ctrl+C specifically, so I'm more concerned about the other keys.
Here is a simple code example. Try capturing and outputting Ctrl+O
    private static void Main()
    {
        var pressed = Console.ReadKey();
        Console.WriteLine(pressed.KeyChar);
        Console.ReadLine();
    }

A: With Console.ReadKey you have everything you need using Key instead of KeyChar:
ConsoleKeyInfo keyInfo = Console.ReadKey();
Console.WriteLine(keyInfo.Key);
Console.WriteLine(keyInfo.Modifier);

As explained on MSDN, the KeyChar is the representation of the key combination (key + modifiers), and Key is the key the user pressed.
Additionally, if you don't want the KeyChar to appear on the screen, you can intercept the key using Console.ReadKey(true).

A: You can get the information from the ConsoleKeyInfo object returned by Console.ReadKey
For Ctrl + O, the Ctrl key will be the Modifier property and the O key will be the Key property.

A: If you are writing a "trainer", reading StdIn is not going to cut it for you. This will only receive input when the Console App has focus. To read all keyboard input, i.e. when Start Craft 2 has focus, you need global hooking.
See this article for more info.
October 2022 Update:
The provided article link is not yet stale, however it is highly out of date.  That being said, the general idea is still applicable and still accurate for Windows based programs.  For posterity (and StackOverflow link ideology) I will give a general and basic explanation of what the article is demonstrating:
Rather than subscribing to Windows.Forms key events or utilizing Console.ReadKey() it is possible to P/Invoke into user32.dll and use the native Windows hooks for keyboard and mouse events.  This allows you to actually circumvent the standard libraries that only provide high-level access to the Windows messages (see Windows Message Loop) for these underlying events to perform more complicated tasks.
As the code is old and quite out of date, I will instead direct anyone reading this answer to a more current way of achieving this - though the process is still exactly the same.  Currently there are two newer options for this task, both of which are libraries designed to make P/Invoke operations easier and both of which are compatible with .Net 6
PInvoke
GitHub
PInvoke.User32 Nuget Package
This provides pre-compiled classes for invoking native libraries such as user32.dll.  This project is fully supported by the .Net Foundation.
CsWin32
GitHub
This provides code-generation of classes for invoking native libraries such as user32.dll in almost the exact same way as the referenced PInvoke project.  This is a Microsoft project and as such should be relevant for quite some time, though it is still in beta at this time.  This is a much more efficient and streamlined alternative to PInvoke.

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Baitul Jaamay Mosque is an Ahmadi Muslim mosque in Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, in the US state of Illinois.

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Ahmadiyya mosques in the United States
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Population growth has impacted habitat and species adversely and there are a significant number of threats. The environmental problems are similar to many other parts of Africa and it is worth documenting these in some detail (see references - complete text in Louette et al 2004).
The surface area of the forest is liable to become insufficient to support the populations of certain animals
It is essential to save mangrove swamps and forest cover on the massifs, not only in order to avoid erosion and maintain water resources but also to guarantee ecological equilibrium and hence the survival of many species. By plotting the terrain from aerial photographs, forest fragmentation can be seen. At present, even on Grande Comore where the state of natural forest is better, the primary natural forest is localised over even smaller areas on the most inaccessible slopes of Karthala. The rapid degradation and deforestation directly threatens their inhabitants. As an example: big trees supply crevices for the nests of certain species of birds, but also for bats and insects which live in caves. On the other hand, zones which have been heavily influenced by man, such as area of coconut palms, contain a much more ordinary fauna. The dryness of the rivers at present is probably linked to the disappearance of the forest. This is of paramount importance for the well-being of certain local animals.
The quality of vegetation is regressing
Food-producing cultivation and exploitation of the forest hinders the regeneration of the native forest. The conservation of La Grille forest poses more serious problems as it is accessed easily by a tarred road. Near Boboli and Niombadjour on Grand Comore where sawmills were in use some years ago, the forest has almost entirely disappeared and has been replaced by agriculture and by invading plants. The result is a very ordinary vegetation which is uninteresting for fauna. There are other threats and pressures such as deliberate fires, particularly on the summit of Karthala. Campaigns about the dangers of bush fires in the localities at the edge of the forests have had only a limited success. Reforestation programmes are increasing the area of forest and can fulfil the need for timber and thus lessen the pressure of exploitation of natural forests, but they are inferior for the preservation of natural biodiversity. There is, moreover, not much reforestation in the Comoros
Lakes are deteriorating
If the preservation of forests is a priority, lakes are also important as there are few of them. A good example is Lake Dziani Boundouni on Mohéli which is very dry. The water level continues to drop noticeably and the quality is compromised. Unsustainable exploitation including overgrazing, land clearance especially on the slopes causing intense erosion, deforestation of the inflowing pools is putting pressure on the areas. These pressures can seriously harm the lake and in the same way, Lake Dziani Karehani at Mayotte is in danger of drying out (see Louette 1999). The Lakes of Anjouan (Dzialandze and Dzialatsounga) suffer from the same problems.
Exotic species are introduced
The introduction of new species can totally change the ecosystem of the island and it is probable that the loss of the majority of species dates from long ago when man arrived accompanied by domestic animals, rats, mice, insects, cockroaches and invasive plants such as golden alyssum. Even recent introductions made by man can be dangerous: mongoose, House Sparrow Passer domesticus, Common Myna Acridotheres tristis (nowadays the commonest bird in the archipelago), guppy or even the giant mollusc Achatina fulica. Globalisation and international transport genuinely increase the risks of a new wave of introductions.
The ecosystems of the Comoros, both by their diversity and their abundance, represent a unique natural heritage whose conservation is of paramount importance both now and for generations to come. The value of the faunal heritage of the Comoros is as important as the cultural inheritance and requires urgent attention. The interest in the fauna of the Comoros rests particularly in endemic animals linked with the original vegetation. The Comoros still possess well-preserved species which are of prime importance for the conservation of the environment and for science. The creation of nature reserves to protect the national heritage has become an absolute priority. In order to limit and then eliminate exploitation, these reserves will have to bring alternative sources of income to the human population living in the zone e.g. forest wardens and guides for the ecotourism circuits.
Note that at present, the UDC has only one designated National Park (Parc Marin de Mohéli); the Karthala forest park is still under debate. Mayotte has a series of Réserves Forestières (see map in Louette 1999). There are few areas that remain relatively undisturbed: upper levels of Mount Karthala; some islets near Mohéli such as M'Chaco.


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'This sends a message to premium brands': What Apple's partnership with Amazon means
November 9, 2018 by Hilary Milnes
Even Apple sometimes needs to concede. Apple will start selling a selection of its products directly on Amazon's site ahead of the holiday season.
Amazon announced Friday that in the coming weeks, customers in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan and India will start to see the latest versions of the iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch and Beats headphones selling on the site, with Apple as the verified seller. To protect sales of Amazon's Echo devices, Apple's HomePod devices won't be included in the selection.
Already, Amazon is a certified seller of refurbished Apple products, meaning customers can buy used Macs and iPhones on the site. But Amazon shoppers up until now had to wade through a sea of third-party sellers on Amazon in the hopes of finding authentic, new Apple products, and counterfeits and knockoffs are rampant.
Now, Apple will get in front of Amazon's loyal customer base — including its more than 100 million Prime members — while Amazon gets first-party access to Apple's high-end, covetable electronics, an area it's already saturated in more accessible categories like speakers, cables, e-readers and headphones.
"Apple's killing two birds with one stone. It struggles to control third-party vendors, so this will help rein that in. And they're better positioning themselves from a global consumer standpoint," said Oweise Khazi, associate director at Gartner L2. "For Amazon, it helps extend its reach into pricier, more sought-after electronics." The biggest loser in this deal is probably Best Buy, Khazi added, which can no longer say, 'We sell the Apple products that Amazon doesn't.'
Big-name consumer brands caving in and signing a deal with Amazon, which is notorious for not playing nice with brand partners, typically sends a shudder through the industry. If Apple needs Amazon, who doesn't? Last year, Nike made a similarly eye-popping announcement that it would begin selling directly on Amazon's site in an effort to quash third-party sellers, which for Nike, the number is in the tens of thousands on Amazon, according to Gartner L2 research.
But that partnership failed to do much in Nike's favor. Despite Nike's presence, Amazon's algorithms staunchly favored well-reviewed and highly trafficked Nike products, which came from long-standing third-party vendors. Now, Nike has switched gears, signing a new e-commerce partnership with the more urban-minded Jet.com, and pulling back on the product assortment it puts up on Amazon.
The Nike partnership sent an industry warning: It's not enough to simply establish first-part selling on the site — you have to do more to win Amazon, and Amazon's customers, over. Nike, which has been pushing to drive more sales to its direct channels, didn't send its newest or best-selling products to Amazon. Apple, instead, will sell its latest product versions on Amazon. In return, Amazon won't mess with Apple's pricing, said Khazi. It also is on the hook to do more to limit counterfeit products on the site, which Amazon has promised to crack down on. By the end of the year, all sellers peddling Apple products on Amazon will have to submit their products for approval by Apple in order to continue business, according to the terms of the deal.
"Apple opening up to Amazon points to Amazon playing nicer," said Khazi. "Meanwhile, brands are coming to terms with Amazon's power and search visibility on the site. This partnership should play out better than Nike's, but we'll have to keep a close eye on Amazon."
It could be a sign of Amazon turning a new leaf when it comes to brand partnerships. Amazon, in its latest earnings quarter, showed that its core retail business is relatively flat — meaning to drive sales, it needs to make more money off of its existing customers or extend to new areas of business. Winning over a brand partner in Apple is a good bet to drive business, especially with the holidays coming up.
"This sends a message to premium brands that are holding out: Be smart; meet your customer where they are. Don't presume you will be able to keep them coming back in your retail door," said Fred Killingsworth, CEO of Hinge Consulting, an agency specializing in helping sellers grow their Amazon business. "Amazon has principles similar to Apple to deliver the best experience."
And when it comes to the fear that Amazon now has full leverage to feast on Apple's data, the reality is that Amazon can already watch and respond to customer data around Apple-related search terms and third-party Apple product purchases.
"Brands feel like they're holding onto their data by not engaging with Amazon, but Amazon already has data about Apple shoppers through search queries," said Eric Heller, the CEO of Marketplace Ignition, an operational marketing consultancy specializing in Amazon. "Now Apple can get some of that data and that exposure. If you ignore Amazon instead, it's like ignoring your backyard and then acting surprised when it's all overgrown and gone to seed. The same thing is true with Amazon — engaging is the right way to build a strong brand where millions of people will be seeing it."
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Meet Our New York Freelance Attorneys
By Chelsea Beser
After I had my son in October 2011, I knew I needed a change. I truly enjoyed my job at a law firm–I was fortunate to have great co-workers, bosses who I learned a ton from, and reasonable hours. My life at the firm, however, would not allow me to spend the amount of time with my son that I wanted. I hoped to find a way for me to be home with my baby more, while still continuing to practice. I wanted flexibility.
After discussing my options with my husband, he put me in touch with his law school classmate, and Montage co-founder, Laurie Rowen. When Laurie explained how Montage worked in California, and that they were looking to bring Montage to New York, I was immediately interested in helping with the expansion.
Montage offered me the opportunity to work primarily from my home with a schedule that I could control. By acting as Lead Attorney for New York, I hope to be able to help other experienced attorneys find flexible work arrangements, and match them with law firms who need quality help without the commitment of hiring additional attorneys.
I am thrilled to announce that five fantastic women have decided to join with me in Montage's expansion to New York: Campbell Agyapong, Helene Landau Cartaina, Clare Cusack Ellen Jalkut, and Ceyda Maisami. These women have previously worked at top firms, such as Cravath, Swaine & Moore, Sullivan & Cromwell, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, and Heller Ehrman.
On July 31, 2012, the newest New York Montage attorneys got together for an afternoon in Central Park with Laurie Rowen, who was visiting New York with her family. I was so excited to have all of us in one place to share what brought each of us to Montage and discuss plans for the expansion into New York. The weather was perfect, the kids well-behaved, and the company could not have been better. We were also joined by Kelley Bruso, an incredible photographer who captured the day with some amazing headshots and group pictures. Kelley is a true pleasure to work with and her images speak for themselves in terms of her talent. Visit www.kelleybruso.com to see more of her work!
To see more photos from our event, please visit our facebook page here: Montage NY Photos. Details on our Montage NY team are below.
Campbell Agyapong
E. Campbell Agyapong graduated from Cornell University, cum laude, in 2005. While at Cornell, Campbell was a Coca-Cola Foundation Scholar, and received both the Cornell University Leadership Award and the Cornell University Service Award. Campbell received her Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law in 2009, where she was the Online Editor of the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law. Campbell previously practiced at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. Campbell joined Montage in 2012, and specializes in corporate law, securities law, banking law, and bankruptcy law.
Helene Landau Cartaina
Helene graduated from George Washington University in 1991. She attended Brooklyn Law School, where she was the Articles Editor of the Brooklyn Law Review, and graduated with a Juris Doctor in 1998. After law school, Helene joined Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. Helene then clerked for the Honorable Frederic Block in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and subsequently joined Heller Ehrman LLP. Helene joined Montage in 2012 and specializes in general litigation, securities law, insurance law, and banking law.
Clare Cusack
Clare Cusack graduated from the State University of New York at Geneseo with a degree in Political Science in 1996, and obtained her Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law in 2005. Before law school, Clare invested five years in service to the New York State Legislature. Following law school, Clare joined Morgan, Lewis & Bockius' New York office, focusing her litigation practice within the securities litigation and regulatory investigation areas. Clare is currently an adjunct professor for the Mediation Clinic and the Coordinator of the ADR and Conflict Resolution Program at Fordham University School of Law. Clare joined Montage in 2012.
Ceyda Maisami
Ceyda graduated from Bucknell University in 2005 with a BS in Electrical Engineering and a BA in Economics, with a full academic scholarship for her entire course of study. She obtained her JD from Suffolk University in 2010. Ceyda started her IP practice at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett and Dunner, LLP, one of the world's largest Intellectual Property law firms, where she focused primarily on patent prosecution and litigation. She worked for Finnegan in Boston for almost three years before moving to New York and joining Chadbourne & Parke. Ceyda joined Montage Legal Group in December 2011 as a freelance patent agent, handling patent and intellectual property matters for law firms. Ceyda is licensed before the USPTO, the New York State Bar.
Ellen Jalkut
Ellen Jalkut graduated magna cum laude from Wellesley College with departmental honors in Economics in 1999. She obtained her Masters in Economics from the University of Michigan in 2002 and her Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School in 2003. After law school, Ellen practiced litigation at KMZ Rosenman in Chicago, focusing on real estate disputes. In 2005, Ellen moved to New York City and began working on complex commercial litigation matters at Heller Ehrman. Ellen joined Montage Legal Group in July 2012, and lives in New York.
I am really looking forward to working with these women to grow Montage in New York! If you have any questions about our NY freelance attorneys, please contact me at [email protected].
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It is a period comedy caper in which Vadivelu appears in dual role.
Meenakshi Dixit plays the heroine in the film which also has Thambi Ramaiah and Manobala in supporting roles with music by D Imman.
The audio of the film will be launched on 'All Fools Day' – April 1.
Jagajala Pujabala Thenaliraman is going to be one of the big summer release and is tentatively scheduled for a April 18/25 release.


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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A metal component maker is expanding its plant in Sumter and will add 60 new jobs.
South Carolina Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt said Thursday that Porter's Fabrications will spend $2.5 million to increase its capacity in the Sumter plant it opened about eight years ago.
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UL Performance Materials, a division of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), today announces that it has issued its first 'Marine Use' Marking & Labeling certification to Avery Dennison, a supplier of labeling materials. Label and label materials covered under this certification program are intended to be used to durably mark dangerous and hazardous goods (such as chemical...
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The "Bomb Boat" is ferry workers' nickname for the MV Sankaty, which carries fuel tanker trucks. It docks next to the passenger ferry Island Home, which can carry up to 1,000 passengers, according toStephen Jones, Special Projects Director of Physicians for Civil Defense. Jones has investigated what he considers unsafe conditions on the Martha's Vineyard...
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UL Performance Materials, a division of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), today announces that it has issued its first 'Marine Use' Marking & Labeling certification to Avery Dennison, a supplier of labeling materials. Label and label materials covered under this certification program are intended to be used to durably mark dangerous and hazardous goods (such as chemical containers or drums) for marine transport in...
The "Bomb Boat" is ferry workers' nickname for the MV Sankaty, which carries fuel tanker trucks. It docks next to the passenger ferry Island Home, which can carry up to 1,000 passengers, according toStephen Jones, Special Projects Director of Physicians for Civil Defense. Jones has investigated what he considers unsafe conditions on the Martha's Vineyard Steamship Authority ferries. His sources are senior ferry...
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Research "shadow work". Maybe find a good book on the subject and do it.
Get Teal's book on "The Completion Process" which I would argue is the same thing as shadow work.
Follow guided meditations on "Insight Timer" which is an app for iPhone. Probably available for Android too I would bet.
With regard to the first one, I have been working with "I don't have to be perfect. I do want to be 'good'."
"Let go so much that you feel wide open, like the sky. Be unguarded. Undefended. And see what happens. For love is what is left when you let go of everything that you don't need."
Perhaps. And I work with a population of people who live with stigma and discrimination because of a diagnosis a doctor gave them. It is my way of helping them to realize that they're NOT their diagnosis. They've been told for most of their lives that something's WRONG with them. If you have a suggestion that can bring the same message in a more "harmonic" form (limit 6 words or less) please do.
Simply question yourself with everything you feel you need more understanding of. Why do I feel so sad? When was the first time I felt this? When was the last time I felt this? What do I need to move forward? I like to imagine a younger me giving me the answers. If you have a hard time hearing that inner voice give it time and patience.


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