Operating with low quantity of water the Whirlpool 360 Bloomwash PRO Washing Machine detects the type of fabric and the amount of detergent that is required for the complete washing cycle. The hexa bloom impeller assures the fabric is washed and rinsed throughout with a 360 degree wash motion. The clothes rub against each other to get clean and minimize fabric abrasion.
The large washing capacity of the Whirlpool 360 Bloomwash PRO Washing Machine ensures that you get large quantity of washing with minimum amount of electricity required. This not just gets your clothes clean but also helps you save current and bills each month. The heavy dryer can be used for fast drying of the bulk clothes. The Hard water wash system makes the soaking of the clothes in the hot detergent water easy to clean the clothes and weaken the toughest of stains.


Something a little different in a star shape pattern. This is a lovely ornament to hang on the Holiday tree, or use as package trims, lapel pin, trim these on your linens, placemats and hang some in the windows too. A fun and easy pattern to do! Knit this on single point needles, US# 5, and sport weight yarn. This works up rather quickly, so you will be able to make a lot of these for gifts. Imagine a box of 6 or 8 as a gift for a newly married couple to adorn their tree! You will have fun with this pattern, as it is fairly easy!


They are hoping to score a hit with a drama about cooking.
So no wonder Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller were looking appropriately tasty when cuddled up together at the premiere of Burnt in New York on Tuesday.
The dynamic duo looked like they were having a great time as they hammed it up with aplomb for the photographers on the red carpet.
Sienna, 33, flaunted her flawlessly slim casing in her complicatedly planned white dress - complete with sheer boards and an one of a kind waistband - which gloated a liberally low neck area, which dove practically to her guts.
She went braless in the attractive number, flaunting a lot of her mid-section and decolletage.
The British on-screen character's lucky outfit additionally gloated a thigh-skimming hemline - permitting her to parade those fabulous pics - while she adjusted off her challenging look with a couple of strappy silver high-heeled shoes.
To be sure they even postured up for a gathering shot with their saucy 45-year-old co-star Uma Thurman, who looked in fine frame to be sure in a figure-embracing green outfit.
Other huge names in participation included stun muscle head Howard Stern's blonde stunner wife Beth, Bob De Niro's other half Grace Hightower and model Lindsay Ellingson.
Most likely they could scarcely sit tight for the film to begin, as it tells the exciting story of story of a gourmet expert who wrecked his vocation by manhandling medications and carrying on like a diva, yet who is presently resolved to get it together and acquire three Michelin stars.
In the interim the A-Team most loved has been occupied with procuring brownie focuses in the wake of guaranteeing he is interested in imparting his pay points of interest to female co-stars when making motion pictures in future as an approach to address Hollywood's sexual orientation pay crevice.
He stood up after his multimillionaire American Hustle co-star Jennifer Lawrence, who is justified regardless of an expected $60 million, whimpered in an article that she was not paid as much as her A-rundown driving men in that film.
Bradley said: 'I don't know where it's evolving generally, yet that is something that I could do.
Bradley, who is justified regardless of an expected $100 million, purportedly earned generally $41.5 million a year ago.
Yearning Games star Jennifer then bested Forbes' rundown of the business' most generously compensated on-screen characters, raking in an incredible $52 million from June 2014 to June 2015.


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5 Underwater Cameras for Every Situation—From Waterfalls to Deep Sea Dives
These DSLRs, GoPros, and point-and-shoots will capture every moment on the beach or the bottom of the sea.
If you want your vacation photos to stand out on Instagram, take your camera underwater. But what's the best underwater camera for capturing that school of clownfish while scuba diving, snapping a friend who's learning to surf, or documenting that snorkel excursion on your next beach vacation? Whichever splashy situation needs to be photographed, we've found the right equipment.
No matter which waterproof camera you pick, there are certain techniques that will help your submerged images have an extra professional edge. "I would say for any kind of underwater photography, the biggest thing is to get as close as possible to your subject," says Larry Cohen, who handles underwater gear at B&H Photo Video in New York City. "Water is denser than air, and it has particles in it. The closer you are, the better your images are going to be."
Here is the best underwater camera for every type of environment and skill level.
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1. For the average traveler
Remember when entry level cameras were distinct, separate devices from smartphones? It seems like a bygone era. But if you're trying to snap some pictures of Niagara Falls while it's spraying you like a lawn sprinkler, or would like to capture a wet 'n' wild blizzard while you ski, your phone won't cut it.
Enter, the Olympus Tough TG-6 Waterproof Camera. As its name suggests, it's so durable that it can withstand being crushed under pressures of up to 220 pounds, it's waterproof up to depths of fifty feet, and it's also dust-proof, shock-proof up to seven feet, and freeze-proof down to temperatures of 14°F. (All of which also make it childproof.) The TG-6's photographic capabilities are advanced too. Its focusing distance is remarkably close, at just a centimeter from the lens.
Cohen points out that even photographers who regularly use large SLRs underwater use the TG-6. He also mentions that if you're new to underwater photography and don't want to invest in separate lighting or flashes, this camera's good white balance is an important quality.
Pros: Nearly indestructible, LCD screen that's bright and visible underwater, takes RAW images
Cons: Lacks manual exposure, glass screen cover easily scratches
Buy it: Olympus Tough TG-6 Waterproof Camera, $399
2. For the blogger on the beach
Underwater still photography is cool, but what if you want your loyal Instagram followers watching in real time? With GoPro's latest model, the MAX 360, you can take your aquatic adventures public in an even bigger way: with 360 video. This model has two wide angle lenses—one on the front and back—that stitch the footage together. Both cameras can also be used for regular filming too. Because the MAX 360 is waterproof to a depth of 16.5 feet, it's better suited for shallow splashes than deep scuba dives. Filming yourself sitting in a rainbow-refracting waterfall, or wake-boarding on a lake, would be ideal cases for this camera.
Pros: Supports live streaming, crystal clear surround sound audio, crisp and bright 360 footage
Cons: Not cheap for a GoPro, shaky at night, with two-dimensional video, quality goes down
Buy it: GoPro MAX 360, $499.99
3. For the professional or the hardcore hobbyist
Did you know you can take any regular old camera underwater as long as you have the proper accessories? The most important component to transform a land-based camera to a waterproof one is called housing—a large, waterproof protective case specific to the camera body that keeps settings accessible. Most professionals and extreme hobbyists use this technique.
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"Generally speaking, all DSLR and mirrorless cameras work well underwater," Cohen says. "The lens is really more important. You need ultra-wide lenses for most subjects and macro lenses for small subjects."
That said, out of all the DSLRs you can take under the sea, we like the Sony A7R IV for many reasons. For professional-grade images, this camera is ideal because it's capable of rendering incredible levels of detail, color, and brightness even in extremely low-light situations commonly encountered in watery depths. Ikelite's 200DL Underwater Housing for waterproofing is a popular, solid choice.
Pros: Very high resolution, sensitive autofocus ideal for dark environments, excellent on land as well
Cons: Pricey, need to have significant photography skills to get your money's worth
Buy the camera: Sony A7R IV, $3,498
Buy the housing: Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing, $1,695
4. For the deep sea diver
Fiddling with settings on a DSLR accompanied by housing, underwater lights, and other accessories is a sure way to make gorgeous photographs, but we'd be liars if we said it was easy, cheap, or practical. If you're a diver who lives for the sport, hoping to photograph or record what you see at great depths, but aren't much of a photo-head, don't count yourself out. There are other options. Like the Paralenz Dive Camera+. The small, cylindrical camera's best feature is its ease of use. On autostart mode, you do not have to do a single thing while underwater, from beginning to end—it goes on standby until you go under, when it starts recording, and continues until you hit air on the surface again. Video footage, taken with a 140-degree angle lens, works well even in lowlight and doesn't distort or have a fisheye look.
Pros: Long-lasting battery, extra accessories unnecessary, can withstand depths of up to 820 feet underwater
Cons: Less manual control and lower image quality than a DSLR
Buy it: Paralenz Dive Camera+, $699
5. For the trekker on a budget
As you can see, underwater photography is not exactly a cheap hobby. But just because you don't want to invest a month's rent for a waterproof camera doesn't mean you are priced out of buying one. The WG-50 has a competitive price point stacked against all others (it's even more than $100 cheaper than our general pick, the Olympus Tough TG-6). Like the TG-6, it's rugged and durable, ideal for outdoor adventuring and underwater circumstances like snorkeling and shallow dives that still get ample natural light.
Pros: Waterproof to 45 feet, built-in macro lighting, pocket-sized
Cons: Worse image quality (for detail, brightness, white balance)
Buy it: Ricoh WG-50 16MP Waterproof Still/Video Camera Digital with 2.7" LCD, $279.90
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On 10 and 11 June nine European Union Agencies, operating in the field of freedom, security and justice, convened in Tallinn to hold two meetings under eu-LISA's 2015 chairmanship of the Agencies' network. The expert level meetings focused on fostering exchange of information, defining areas for synergies in the field of training and discussing the agencies' cooperation in combating terrorism.
On 10 June the training experts from the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Agencies Network talked about e-learning tools and elaborated on the learning management systems. They examined the possibilities for the establishment of a common pool of trainers for certain areas of training and discussed new fields for cooperation in training by the JHA Agencies.
The second meeting on 11 June encouraged increased awareness about and the exchange of existing reports created by the Agencies and focused on the added value of joint initiatives in the field of IT. Cooperation between Agencies in the field of combating terrorism, in particular foreign fighters, was also discussed.
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Captain Marvel, was a character more popular than Superman for a time in the 1940s! Given Captain Marvel's success in his own comic, publisher Fawcett in 1942 expanded the line to include a bevy of sidekicks and family members that together were the Marvel Family. Today, you can find Captain Marvel's spiritual successor, Shazam!, among the DC comics line.
A product of artist C.C. Beck's imagination, Captain Marvel debuted for Fawcett in Whiz Comics #2 (Feb. 1940). Much like Batman's and Superman's alter-egos of Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent, respectively, Captain Marvel's alter ego was a young boy named Billy Batson. Upon speaking the word "Shazam" to call upon the powers of ancient gods and heroes (channeled through an almost-as-ancient sorcery), Batson could transform into a powerhouse of speed, agility, and strength.
With the help of artist Peter Costanza, Beck's iconic character took off. By December 1942, Captain Marvel had been firmly established among the top comics at the time.
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THERE are a number of restaurants in Manchester that serve simple Cantonese food. I'm thinking of places like Tai Wu, Happy Seasons and Tai Pan.
While they may not wow, their low (ish) cost and simple settings encourage us to eat out more often and get into the habit of enjoying it; a trend which has yet to extend to Thai food. With menus comprised of salads, curries, rice and noodles, it's a shame that few have taken up the 'simple Thai for a reasonable price' challenge. Phetpailin is the only casual Thai place I know.
Seating around 60, this bring-your-own-bottle restaurant in Chinatown is accessed via a doorway next to 'Long Legs' gentlemen's bar. Tucked away on the first floor, I've got a favourite seat by the fake reeds on the left of the dining room, looking out towards the fairy-light door. The décor is warm and florid - imagine the lanky blue-peoples' tree houses in Avatar, and you're close - and the menu is laden with seared beans, carrots, garlic and fresh coriander. Flavours like lemongrass and fish sauce are roused by king prawns and white fish, and the only real 'fat' comes from coconut milk.
Having spent several months in Bangkok, I find the cooking authentically rough around the edges. Thai food is about wrapping your teeth around hunks of ginger, broken lemongrass stalks and bundles of bird-eye chilli.
It's all the more rewarding for the effort it takes to eat. Dishes to keep winter at bay include whole steamed sea bass (Pla Neung Ma Nao) served in a fish-shaped ceramic bowl, with a verge of coriander, parsley, small, red chillis and diced celery on top, lemony stock around the side (£16).
For those who like it hot, the salads are a draw. I fell for a dish called 'wing bean salad' in Thailand (made from chilli, onion and runner beans with wing type things, native to the tropics). It's not available at Phet (I've yet to find a winged bean in Manchester, to be honest) but, the salads are as spicy as this south Asian standard. Customers have noted in online forums that Phet's salads are 'too hot', but give them a chance: the chilli-stacking leaves you giddy with endorphins and Phet's king prawn salad (Gung Lui Suan, £9) hit the jackpot.
Not everything is great. The hot and sour lemongrass soup with mushrooms (Tom Yam Hed, £4.50) was more bitter miso than anything worth shelling out for, while sweet and sour 'tamarind duck' (£9) had the bulk but not the pazazz of Phet classics like crispy fillet of tilapia topped with chilli and garlic sauce (Pla Rad Prik, £11) or the sirloin with tamarind sauce (Weeping Tiger Steak, £11.95), a great option if you fancy something meaty.
On the side, we had two portions of rice: one sticky and one aromatic, slow cooked in coconut milk (both £3). For the sake of adventure, we also tried Phad Kee Mao (£7.50) instead of Phad Thai. Ideal as a main or side, thin, fried noodles with garlic, chillies, lime leaves, baby aubergines, bamboo shoot and basil leaves were served with similar flair to the standard flat-noodle Phad Thai. And there was another bonus in store. As mentioned, Phet is bring-your-own and in all my visits, they've yet to apply a corkage fee. It's a right bargain.
In Manchester city centre, you can tuck into other Thai-style places at Chaophraya, Royal Orchid or Koh Samui. Mid range spots include Tampopo, Wagamama and Try Thai.
Aside from Phet, it would be great to have more canteens serving affordable Thai food to chilli addicts or those brought up on the heat and zest of this delicious, versatile cuisine. The plastic, leafy décor and carved seating does clang a bit, but it gives Phet a sense of occasion and welcoming air.
Like Gordo's favourite Cantonese, Happy Seasons, which is just around the corner, Phet is a delightful place to eat and the reasonable price tag makes it almost irresistible any night of the week.
Doesn't sound that affordable, with £16 mains! No different in price to Chaophraya.... hardly low(ish) costs.
There isn't a single main over £20 at Chaophraya. And you can get a 'whole' pan fried seabass for £15.50!! Prices are very similar, so the review is wrong to focus on it being more affordable, when it isn't really any different.
I have always thought that labeling the photos would be a step in the right direction you used to do it...so whats in the bowl ?
£16 quid main?? £9 salad?? reasonable price??I'll be at this and that mate.
As a Chinese person, I've eaten in some rough places and street markets. I've been to Phet a couple of times and, although certainly authentically rough around the edges in a greasy-spoon kind of way, the price is certainly not low. For a few quid more the quality is higher at other Thai eateries in comparison and less disappointing. Worth a visit but not worth the value.
Myself and all my friends love this restaurant...the food is excellent and the price is fantastic...mainly due to BYO. Excellent friendly staff add to a a relaxed vibe. haven't had a bad experience in there yet.
BYO here is brilliant, great for a pre-night out feast! But one thing to note: take your own mixers and they'll charge you a FIVER corkage!! Settle for the coke/lemo/tonic they sell inside. Other than that, great restaurant with lovely staff and tasty authentic food without losing your hearing every 10 minutes with a raucous Thai rendition of Happy Birthday complete with giant gong and cymballs a la Chaophraya!
this place is certainly rough round the edges, and the seabass is NOT relatively cheap, yet it is tasty! You can get a delightful steamed seabass at try thai round the corner from here for 4quid less! booyaa!
It all depends on choice and your taste in a restaurant, because i don't mind the greasy places like happy season because there food is fast and delicious! But places like Chaophraya I cannot stand with the rudeness and the expensive bad tasting Thai food albeit a great decor and nice food presentation.
Phetpailin is what it is, grrrreat food served well by lovely people. Pricey? It may be more expensive than you would think (Chaopraya goers!) but it's BYOB people so the savings to the customer are made right there. If they were licensed they would make more money surely, I'm happy with paying a couple of extra quid for top scran and taking my own special vino! This place is top for parties, and it's no nonsense, no deals, no this, no that. I love a good deal but I also love it no nonsense. I wish Phetpailin was bigger and had a little quirky website, but then again, who needs the nonsense!? Grrrrrr.
Some (important) missing info here - a lot of the mains are actually around the £7.50/£8 mark...with just a few at the higher price described. Lovely, unpretentious place...good food and always pleasant service. Highly recommended!
Yes it's a top place for parties (above) but sadly not for couples or small groups wanting a quiet, pleasant evening, at least at weekends. Our meal was totally ruined by a large increasingly drunken group who ended up sat round our table, shouting and swearing, staff ended up avoiding us as they couldn't actually reach our table - literally - dirty plates in front of us for half an hour until we ended up waving our arms around to get their attention. I did something I've never done before and complained to the manager - totally disinterested, no apology, no discount in recognition of our ruined meal (I can't even remember what we had but it certainly wasn't that cheap). Simply a casual 'it's always like this at weekends'. Take heed BYO comes with its downside when staff are unwilling to control large drunken groups. We won't be returning.
I LOVE this place - The prices are, I believe, very fair, the food extremely tasty, the staff, ever so friendly, and the fact that i can take my own bottle of wine, rather than paying £20 for some plop that therestaurant decides I want, makes it my NUMBER ONE restaurant. My friends and I have been coming since it opened, and have never had a bad experience or a bad meal.
Never had a bad experience in this restaurant and am going there tomorrow. Food and service is excellent. Highly recommended.
Thaikun is overpriced Farang food.


Don King also plans to bring live boxing to Iraq for the troops.
Zab "Super" Judah wants to be one of the fighters on Don King's Iraqi tour.
WOLF BLITZER: Don king is known worldwide as a big-time boxing promoter. But has also taken some new fights on recently… You love George Bush?
DON KING: No, I don't. In fact, I want to support him more now because it seems like everybody is punching him. You know what I mean? But he's fighting back, and he's throwing great combinations. And I think he's the guy that is really a revolutionary president.
I think he's a president that cares about the people he represents, but doesn't compromise himself to the extent that he acquiesce and accommodate. He goes out there and says like it is, and tries to make things better. Inclusiveness, education, is fighting for that.
These are the things that many guys that don't fight for — George Walker Bush is a tremendous advocate to America, a great president for the great American people, and he's decisive. He's doesn't equivocate.
Don King also plans to bring a boxing match to Iraq to put on for the troops that are there.
I'm going to Iraq to put on a boxing show to lift the morale of the troops, the 101st Airborne, Air Assault, strike fear, the mightiest division on the planet is there. And I'm going over there with General David S. Petraeus, who is now handling the reconstruction there.
But all of the 101st Airborne, who's been in every war from World War I to Vietnam, to Desert Storm to Iraqi Freedom now, I want to be there to support them and bring some of my champions there to do a good show for them and lifting their morale.


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Please note that Government plans to issue a gross amount of GHȼ11,133.91 million, of which GH¢8,961.30 million is to rollover maturities.
AN ACT to provide for the withdrawal of sums of money necessary to meet government expenditure for the 2018 financial year from the Consolidated Fund and from other funds and to provide for related matters.
This is to provide for the withdrawal of sums of money necessary to meet Government expenditure for the 2018 Financial Year from the Consolidated Fund and other Funds.


make up fashion & everything i like...: February Empties!
Im here with a post today with my feb empties.
1. Himalaya Refreshing & Clarifying Toner: Very affordable & super refreshing toner. It helps clean the face very well after the wash. It gives a cooling & refreshing feel after used this. It doesnt leaves any sticky feel after use. Oily girls like me may give it a try. It will be great for the summers.
2. Cetaphil Cleanser for Oily Skin: Its an average cleanser. I had heard real good things about it, but its way too light for me. It will be good for oily/ sensitive skin, not for my tough skin!
4. Maybelline Colossal Kajal: This is the 2nd one that I finished. Honestly im not a fan of this, I have better kohl's than this which is more intensely pigmented. I know it may sound controversial to you, but i dint like it so much.
5. Crabtree and Evelyn Rosewater Hand Cream: Smells amazing! But I took a longtime to use this up as it dint work that great for me even though I have normal hands. It gives a little moisture for a minute, than as if all the hydration disappears into thin air. Till the time you go to bed your hands are normal again as if you dint use a moisturizer at all.
6. Biotherm Pure- Fect Anti-Shine purifying cleansing gel: This is such a great product. It smells very calming & it does what it claims. It is a must try for oily skin girls. It leaves the skin very clean, matte & keeps me oil free for about 3 hours. I really loved this one. I had got it in my Jan Vellvette Box.
So these are the products that I used up last month!
What did you use up? Do let me know in the comments below!
You're right, that cetaphil cleanser is just too gentle.
ya! exactly, n i thot it will be great for me..
ya isnt it! i loved it!
Where can i find this Biotherm Pure- Fect Anti-Shine purifying cleansing gel.. other than subscribing for vellvette box... coz i haven't received my box for the month of feb yet.. no point of subscribing in next months..
hey you can purchase it from vellvette.com. no need to sub it..
ya not in wide range..
you can get it online bhaswati!
yaayyy!! hi5! from where did u get it?
ya exactly! its quiet hyped product!
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If these dynamic walls, levitating tables, and origami-like doors are any indication, we'll all soon be living in sci-fi funhouses.
Wiggling walls, doors folding like origami, levitating tables: it might sound like a bad acid trip, but it's actually the crazy, dynamic house (or museum or restaurant) of the future. Lately, designers have been questioning the widespread assumption that walls and furniture should be inanimate. Here are four of the coolest kinetic designs we've come by. If these projects are any indication, we'll all soon be living in Jetsons-esque funhouses.
Canada-based graphic designer Thibaut SLD's Hexi Wall is a series of 60 wall-mounted hexagonal panels that undulate and wiggle when they sense human movement. It's the nuance of its movements that make this honeycomb-like design so mesmerizing: a jump makes them do the wave, whereas walking by makes a few of them casually nod. This futuristic wall-hanging isn't exactly functional, but it definitely looks cooler than most of the inanimate decor we've seen.
Similar to the Hexi wall, only this one cools you off instead of just wiggling. In Daan Roosegaarde's Flow 5.0, 400 tiny fans arranged on a wall sense your presence and blow gusts of air meant for you and only you. When no one's around, the fans turn on and off automatically, and sometimes spell out the word "AIR" (in case you don't know what that stuff they're blowing is called?). The installation hangs out in the lobby of the Bentonville, Arkansas, outpost of 21c, a chain of hybrid art museums and boutique hotels.
Vienna-based artist Klemens Torggler's unfolding origami door makes every normal door we've ever seen look sad, lazy, and boring. When you tickle this door's side, its two square panels divide and do acrobatic little flips to the other side of the doorframe. Hinges are so passé.
Design firm RockPaperRobot, founded by roboticist Jessica Banks, specializes in kinetic furniture and robotic installations. Their Float sidetable consists of a matrix of magnetized wooden blocks that levitate with respect to each other. They're held in equilibrium by a system of tensile steel cables. "It's classical physics applied to modern design," they write on their site. When you touch it, the cubes move around, turning an inanimate piece of furniture into an interactive sculpture.


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THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Princess Elizabeth celebrates her fourth birthday
From the News Letter, April 21, 1930
By Darryl Armitage
Wednesday, 21st April 2021, 10:39 am
Updated Wednesday, 21st April 2021, 2:48 pm
The News letter on this day in 1930 reported that just after breakfast time at Windsor Castle a "secret" room was to be opened by the little Princess Elizabeth of York, the future Queen Elizabeth II as part of her birthday celebrations.
Inside she was to find "heaped on a table a number of mysterious brown paper packages", which were "just some" of the presents that the little princess would receive that day.
The News Letter reported: "There are many parcels in the mystery room. Among them is a special gift from the Prince of Wales. Not even the Duke and Duchess [of York] know what this packet contains, and Princess Elizabeth intends to open it herself first among all her presents."
Princess Elizabeth greets crowds from the balcony of Enniskillen Town Hall in 1946. Picture: News Letter archives
After spending the morning among her gifts the princess was to then have a birthday dinner in the Royal nursery and later in the afternoon would attend a tea party as which Viscount Lascelles and Master George Lascelles – Princess Mary's two sons – would be the chief guests.
The young Princess Elizabeth had been busy the day before when she, accompanied by Lord Lascelles and the Honourable Gerald Lascelles, had watched the changing of the guard in the Grand Quadrangle at Windsor Castle.
During the ceremony the band of the Scots Guards had played selections from Rose Marie to which "the Princess beat time".
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package org.jasig.portal.concurrency.caching;

import java.util.concurrent.atomic.AtomicLong;

import com.google.common.cache.Cache;

public final class CacheStatistics implements CacheStatisticsMBean {
    private final AtomicLong hitCount = new AtomicLong();
    private final AtomicLong missCount = new AtomicLong();
    private final AtomicLong loadSuccessCount = new AtomicLong();
    private final AtomicLong loadExceptionCount = new AtomicLong();
    private final AtomicLong totalHitTime = new AtomicLong();
    private final AtomicLong totalLoadTime = new AtomicLong();
    private final AtomicLong totalExceptionTime = new AtomicLong();

    public final void recordHit(long time) {
        hitCount.incrementAndGet();
        totalHitTime.addAndGet(time);
    }
    public final void recordMissAndLoad(long time) {
        missCount.incrementAndGet();
        loadSuccessCount.incrementAndGet();
        totalLoadTime.addAndGet(time);
    }
    public final void recordMissAndException(long time) {
        missCount.incrementAndGet();
        loadExceptionCount.incrementAndGet();
        totalExceptionTime.addAndGet(time);
    }

    /**
     * Returns the number of times {@link Cache} lookup methods have returned either a cached or
     * uncached value. This is defined as {@code hitCount + missCount}.
     */
    @Override
    public long getRequestCount() {
        return hitCount.get() + missCount.get();
    }

    /**
     * Returns the number of times {@link Cache} lookup methods have returned a cached value.
     */
    @Override
    public long getHitCount() {
        return hitCount.get();
    }

    /**
     * Returns the ratio of cache requests which were hits. This is defined as
     * {@code hitCount / requestCount}, or {@code 1.0} when {@code requestCount == 0}.
     * Note that {@code hitRate + missRate =~ 1.0}.
     */
    @Override
    public double getHitRate() {
        long requestCount = getRequestCount();
        return (requestCount == 0) ? 1.0 : (double) hitCount.get() / requestCount;
    }

    /**
     * Returns the number of times {@link Cache} lookup methods have returned an uncached (newly
     * loaded) value, or null. Multiple concurrent calls to {@link Cache} lookup methods on an absent
     * value can result in multiple misses, all returning the results of a single cache load
     * operation.
     */
    @Override
    public long getMissCount() {
        return missCount.get();
    }

    /**
     * Returns the ratio of cache requests which were misses. This is defined as
     * {@code missCount / requestCount}, or {@code 0.0} when {@code requestCount == 0}.
     * Note that {@code hitRate + missRate =~ 1.0}. Cache misses include all requests which
     * weren't cache hits, including requests which resulted in either successful or failed loading
     * attempts, and requests which waited for other threads to finish loading. It is thus the case
     * that {@code missCount >= loadSuccessCount + loadExceptionCount}. Multiple
     * concurrent misses for the same key will result in a single load operation.
     */
    @Override
    public double getMissRate() {
        long requestCount = getRequestCount();
        return (requestCount == 0) ? 0.0 : (double) missCount.get() / requestCount;
    }

    /**
     * Returns the total number of times that {@link Cache} lookup methods attempted to load new
     * values. This includes both successful load operations, as well as those that threw
     * exceptions. This is defined as {@code loadSuccessCount + loadExceptionCount}.
     */
    @Override
    public long getLoadCount() {
        return loadSuccessCount.get() + loadExceptionCount.get();
    }

    /**
     * Returns the number of times {@link Cache} lookup methods have successfully loaded a new value.
     * This is always incremented in conjunction with {@link #missCount}, though {@code missCount}
     * is also incremented when an exception is encountered during cache loading (see
     * {@link #loadExceptionCount}). Multiple concurrent misses for the same key will result in a
     * single load operation.
     */
    @Override
    public long getLoadSuccessCount() {
        return loadSuccessCount.get();
    }

    /**
     * Returns the number of times {@link Cache} lookup methods threw an exception while loading a
     * new value. This is always incremented in conjunction with {@code missCount}, though
     * {@code missCount} is also incremented when cache loading completes successfully (see
     * {@link #loadSuccessCount}). Multiple concurrent misses for the same key will result in a
     * single load operation.
     */
    @Override
    public long getLoadExceptionCount() {
        return loadExceptionCount.get();
    }

    /**
     * Returns the ratio of cache loading attempts which threw exceptions. This is defined as
     * {@code loadExceptionCount / (loadSuccessCount + loadExceptionCount)}, or
     * {@code 0.0} when {@code loadSuccessCount + loadExceptionCount == 0}.
     */
    @Override
    public double getLoadExceptionRate() {
        long totalLoadCount = loadSuccessCount.get() + loadExceptionCount.get();
        return (totalLoadCount == 0) ? 0.0 : (double) loadExceptionCount.get() / totalLoadCount;
    }

    /**
     * Returns the total number of nanoseconds the cache has spent loading new values. This can be
     * used to calculate the miss penalty. This value is increased every time
     * {@code loadSuccessCount} is incremented.
     */
    @Override
    public long getTotalLoadTime() {
        return totalLoadTime.get();
    }

    /**
     * Returns the average time spent loading new values. This is defined as
     * {@code totalLoadTime / loadSuccessCount}.
     */
    @Override
    public double getAverageLoadPenalty() {
        final long loadCount = loadSuccessCount.get();
        return (loadCount == 0) ? 0.0 : (double) totalLoadTime.get() / loadCount;
    }

    /**
     * Returns the total number of nanoseconds the cache has spent loading values from cache. This can be
     * used to calculate the miss penalty. This value is increased every time
     * {@code hitCount} is incremented.
     */
    @Override
    public long getTotalHitTime() {
        return totalHitTime.get();
    }

    /**
     * Returns the average time spent loading values from cache. This is defined as
     * {@code totalHitTime / hitCount}.
     */
    @Override
    public double getAverageHitPenalty() {
        final long hits = hitCount.get();
        return (hits == 0) ? 0.0 : (double) totalHitTime.get() / hits;
    }

    /**
     * Returns the total number of nanoseconds the cache has spent loading new values when an exception is thrown. This can be
     * used to calculate the miss penalty. This value is increased every time
     * {@code totalExceptionTime} is incremented.
     */
    @Override
    public long getTotalExceptionTime() {
        return totalExceptionTime.get();
    }

    /**
     * Returns the average time spent loading new values. This is defined as
     * {@code totalExceptionTime / loadExceptionCount}.
     */
    @Override
    public double getAverageExceptionPenalty() {
        long exceptions = loadExceptionCount.get();
        return (exceptions == 0) ? 0.0 : (double) totalExceptionTime.get() / exceptions;
    }
}

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Your yard is not only a reflection of your personality but of your home's personality as well. However, it can be hard to find a professional landscaper who can convert your interests and needs into an outdoor look that you will appreciate. A landscaper has to consider your needs, but also ascertain that the landscape works in regards to picking ideal plants for the space, ensuring that the structures are positioned sensibly and that the yard is easy to maintain. Finding the right landscaper can be a tricky task, but the tips in this article will help ease the burden of the process.
Before you embark on looking for a quality landscape garden design, you need to first consider the kind of work you want to be done as well as how you will benefit from the new landscape design. Are you looking to make the landscape more suitable by utilizing less water? Do you wish to increase the value of your property? Or perhaps create a fun and enjoyable outdoor space for your children? Having goals ensures you keep your needs in mind and helps verbalize every aspect to your potential contractor.
When on the search for a professional to assist you with the design, you will come across various terms and it is imperative to know the differences between the various job descriptions.
-Landscape architectures are formally trained and hold degrees. In most regions, they need to be licensed in order to practice in this field. They are usually comfortable with advanced structural designs such as retaining walls and will oversee a project for the beginning to the end.
-More often than not, professional landscapers are not licensed but have similar training to landscape architects. They possess more horticultural knowledge and will be an ideal fit if you want a yard without complex structures such as drainage systems or retaining walls. Although they do not have a license, most of them are registered with an association of designers.
-Landscape contractors, on the other hand, are individuals who will do the design of your project, install construction elements and even plant your chosen plants. Your architect or professional will usually have a team of certified contractors who are hired to carry out the designs.
It's always important to go through a company's ratings plus reviews. You can check their complaint history and ratings with BBB and even find candid reviews on sites like YELP. Also, ask for references before you sign that contract.
Another important thing to consider when hiring a landscaping company is their liability insurance, which protects you against damages. They should also carry proper worker's compensation insurance.
Landscapers are usually knowledgeable and experienced in various types of installations, but they sometimes enlist subcontractors for certain tasks. If you trust the potential landscaper, you'll feel comfortable that any subcontractors they enlist will be trustworthy and reputable. If possible, keep the whole project under the umbrella of one contractor in order to simplify the project and ascertain that it goes along as scheduled. Ask the contractor if they plan to utilize any subcontractors and ensure that they only hire insured and trustworthy companies.
You should never allow any work to begin without a written and signed contract that states the start and completion dates, work to be done, the costs as well as the warranty information. Ensure you read the fine print.
With these tips, you should have less trouble finding a landscaping professional that will turn your garden into an outdoor space that you have always wanted.


One Run Sports is an online general, apparel and accessory store dedicated to people who indulge in their athletic passion. Our passion is snowboarding but we are also dedicating to all levels of sports. We are a new company and publicly launched our website in the summer of 2013. Grow with us because this is just the beginning.
One Run Sports was created by visual artist Kennis Baptiste. We are located in Brooklyn New York. Visit www.kennisbaptiste.com to learn more about the artist.
Our mission is to provide our customers with on-demand quality products, with original designs an accessories that represent our customer's athletic passion. Our designs are totally original and we guaranty that it comes from the source. Our signature designs are captured without allowing our lines to intersect, therefore, if you follow the lines of our drawing, its one continuous line or One Run from the beginning to the end.
One Run Sports wear provide a unique and exciting way of seeing your athletic passion with fine arts. We are passionate about our work as well as the sports we play and enjoy.


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This is a how-to blog post. It outlines a step-by-step process which will help you – the real estate agent – move through the process of the initial call to having the listing agreement. This approach will help any home owner to feel comfortable listing their property with you.
If you are a real estate company you know that your exposure in the search engines is vital to success. What can be better than search exposure? It makes everything easier. It is easier to have buyers contact you and easier for people thinking about listing to find you.
Moreover, when home owners can easily find your site it provides them with more confidence that you are the one to list their property. Home owners crave exposure for their home when it is on the market.
If you want to attract an audience then you have to write and relate to that audience. How much thought have you given the buyer that is relocating to your area? This is a specialized niche if you are a real estate agent.
This niche could be a valuable one as you know that they are an interested and perhaps very motivated buyer.
Keyword Research is the building block of any Real Estate SEO strategy. You do not want to define your SEO strategy blind and this is what you would be doing without adequate keyword research.
If you do not set up your website and linking SEO with a knowledge of the keywords that people actually use when they search then you will miss a great deal of valuable traffic.
First, realize that the target audience you want to attract night not use the same terms to describe things as you would – they may not be aware of industry terminology – hence they will not use industry language when they conduct a search.
Second, with the right keywords defined, you can optimize your website by using these keywords in your link building, your web copy and in your on-page real estate SEO. These 3 factors need to be optimized for your real estate website to achieve a higher search engine position.
To do this keyword research is a fun task and also often an eye-opener.
By conducting keyword research you will be learning more about your market and this is always good for business.
A way I often start is to write down some phrases that I feel are relevant and that I think have search volume. Once you have this list go to Google Adwords and use the Google keyword tool to confirm your ideas and to get more (and perhaps better) ideas.
Competition: The relative number of advertisers worldwide bidding on each keyword. It is purely quantitative. It says nothing about the "quality" of the competition nor does it have to if you will enter into the auction. Since the focus of this post is organic (non auction) search positioning we do care about the quality level of the competition.
Global Monthly Searches: The approximate 12-month average number of search terms matching each keyword. This statistic includes traffic in all countries and all languages.
Local Monthly Searches: The approximate 12-month average number of search terms matching each keyword. This statistic is specific to your targeted country and language.
If you have logged into your Google account you will also see approximate CPC (cost per click). In the adwords program this is a number averaged over all the ad positions. It does tell you about the monetary level that competitors are willing to pay for a click.
Now it is time to focus your research a bit more and move away from more generic terms. You can select three options for specific match types based on broad, exact and phrase.
Broad: This is the sum of the search volumes for the keyword idea, related grammatical forms, synonyms and related words. For example search results for commercial real estate would show up with any searches including commercial or real estate.
Phrase: This is the sum of the search volumes for all terms that include that whole phrase. Therefore if your targeted phrase was commercial real estate anyone who typed in commercial real estate with or without additional keywords would be counted.
Exact: This is the search volume for that specific keyword idea. It means these exact words in this exact order.
It is difficult to get high position for generic terms. These terms may also be of little value as more specific phrases indicate more passionate searchers who really know what they are looking for.
Narrow down your real estate SEO keyword list to 10-15 terms that make a great deal of commercial sense for your optimization project.
Look for additional posts on keyword research as this is a very important topic.


Jeffrey Shaw is the author of LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible. Jeffrey helps his clients understand the "lingo" of their ideal customers they want to reach and the audience they want to impact. Jeffrey believes that to understand the lingo of those you want to attract is to know their essence, their values, and what emotionally triggers them so that you stand out, and that to build a successful business is not about education or even skill set. It's about understanding the culture, mindset, values, and the way of being of those you want to serve.
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Sea change: Maritime and tech leaders join forces to find innovative uses for ocean data
by Tony Lystra on May 15, 2019 at 1:11 pm May 15, 2019 at 3:02 pm
Representatives from the the Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems (NANOOS), discussed at Tuesday's Maritime Blue event how its data, pictured here, can benefit the maritime trades. (GeekWire Photo / Tony Lystra)
The world's seas are increasingly awash with data. There are sensors attached to buoys, autonomous sail drones, ships and satellites, each churning out a constant stream of information about water temperature, wave height, currents and more.
A new strategic alliance launched by Gov. Jay Inslee's office wants to harness all of that data —and collect even more of it — to slash the maritime industry's carbon emissions and increase its efficiency by 2050.
Washington Maritime Blue, as the organization is known, hosted what it called the "Blue Forum" at Seattle's Pier 66 on Tuesday to discuss how technology and data can be combined to transform the shipping industry. Roughly 100 people from maritime and tech companies, shipping unions and research organizations attended to discuss how the maritime trades can benefit from making virtually all of its operations digital and using AI, big data and "Internet of Things" tech.
Cosmo King, CEO of Seattle startup ioCurrents, which helps the maritime industry harness data, speaks at Tuesday's Maritime Blue forum. (GeekWire Photo / Tony Lystra)
Technology companies including Wartsila, Cybereason and Microsoft discussed their efforts to bring these changes to the maritime business, and oceanographic researchers described how the data they pull from ocean sensors can be used for commercial purposes.
Seattle is "a place where maritime and tech overlap like no other place in the world," said Cosmo King, the CEO of the Seattle startup ioCurrents, which provides data-driven ship monitoring systems.
Chris Jones, of the Bellevue-based blockchain company Dragonchain, said he came to Tuesday's event because his company is sure maritime shipping can benefit from blockchain technology, but Dragonchain's executives aren't immersed in the world of shipping. That's often the case with tech companies, maritime experts said Tuesday. People see shipping and fishing vessels powering in and out of places like Seattle's Elliott Bay, but they don't understand how how the business works, its scale and the unique challenges it faces.
"Everyone recognizes what blockchain can offer but there's still some question of how to implement it," Jones said.
Joshua Berger, Gov. Inslee's maritime industry liaison, who also serves as chairman of Maritime Blue's board, said in an interview that the organization's goal is to get everyone from shipbuilders to ship owners and the crews who work on the vessels to pay attention to carbon emissions, the impact of vessel noise on ocean life, and other environmental concerns. The organization is also pushing for a better-trained workforce and for fewer accidents at sea and in port.
If the maritime industry were a country, it would be the sixth-largest emitter of climate-warming gases in the world, said Berger, a maritime industry veteran and boat captain with a master's degree from Seattle's Antioch University. He added that increasing shipping efficiencies — which would make the maritime trades vastly more profitable — could reduce those emissions by 20 percent.
The effort to make these technologies standard across the shipping and fishing industries comes at a time when the maritime trades are is highly fragmented, with each sector, port and company often operating within its own silo and using its own legacy technology.
Joshua Berger of Washington Maritime Blue speaks at Tuesday's forum on technology, shipping and the oceans in Seattle (Washington Maritime Blue photo)
Many ships are more than 45 years old, which complicates efforts to digitize all of their systems, said Anuj Chopra, vice president of Americas for Right Ship, a maritime safety and environmental risk company. Smaller family-owned businesses with two or three vessels are conducting business the same way they have for decades and don't have free capital to upgrade. Many vessels, he said, still run Windows 3.1 on their computers.
"How many of you remember Windows 3.1?" Chopra asked the audience with mock incredulity.
Nonetheless, Jan Hagen Anderson of DNV GL Maritime, a risk management company, said "digital transformation is grasping the maritime industry with full force."
Over the last few years, he said he's seen a "tectonic shift" toward what he called the "smart ship" — a vessel connected, monitored and even controlled by an onshore command center.
Berger and other experts discussed autonomous underwater robots conducting maintenance on ships, hybrid engines running on both conventional fuel as well as electric and liquefied natural gas, onshore monitoring of all of a ship's systems — and using AI and other technology to spot faltering equipment and repair it before the situation escalates into a catastrophic hazard or expense.
Data can be used to steer ships into more efficient routes, shape hulls for efficiency and noise reduction, time ships' arrivals at port so they don't have to wait inline to offload their cargoes, and even avoid terrorists and pirates during their voyages, experts said.
Olympia and the maritime industry take the need for a tech overhaul in the maritime industry so seriously that the Legislature recently provided $5 million to build a new Maritime Blue headquarters, in partnership with the Port of Seattle, that will serve as a hub for the organization's efforts.
The state Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness, which employs Berger, says the size of the global maritime industry could double to $3 trillion if the climate-friendly, tech-driven efficiencies are deployed. That's a gobsmacking number when you consider the industry's current size. Hagen Anderson said Tuesday that 90,000 merchant vessels are currently in operation worldwide. A single ship loaded with 20,000 containers, he said, can carry a cargo valued at $1 billion.
Maritime Blue is expected to announce a formal partnership between Olympia and the Norwegian government to work together on the problem, said Lisa Brown, the director of the the Washington State Department of Commerce, who attended Tuesday's event.
Norway's ambassador to the U.S., Kåre Aas, whose country is on the forefront of deploying technology to reduce shipping's impact on climate, also made a brief appearance at the forum and challenged Maritime Blue to make the seagoing trades more sustainable and efficient decades ahead of the 2050 timeline set by Inslee's office.
"A cooperation between Washington State and Norway is strengthening and increasing," Aas said. "I see great potential for that to continue."
Tony Lystra has worked as a journalist for nearly two decades, writing for the Los Angeles Times, Thomson Financial and other publications across the U.S. He lives in Seattle with his wife, three kids and a very large Weimaraner who thinks he's human.
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Spear, Allan H.
Senate 1973-82 (District 57); Senate 1983-92 (District 59); Senate 1993-2000 (District 60)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus
Counties Served: Hennepin
Birth Place: Michigan City, Indiana
Birth County:
Date of Death: 10/11/2008
Religion: Jewish
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected): Associate Professor of History, University of Minnesota
Oberlin College, Ohio; B.A.; 1958
Yale University; M.A.; 1960
Yale University; Ph.D.; History, 1965
Oberlin College, Ohio; LL.D.; Honorary Degree
State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Historical Society (Member); 19?? to ?
State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board (Appointed by Gov. Ventura); 01/04/2001 to 12/2003 [Appointed]
Spouse/Partner: Single; Junjiro Tsuji (around 1987)
Special Legislative Concerns: criminal law/justice, corrections, law reform, human rights, human services, consumer protection.
He was the first openly gay member of the Minnesota Legislature (he acknowledged that he was gay while he was in office on December 9, 1974). He was the longest serving openly gay state legislator in the United States when he retired in 2000. He was one of the first openly gay state legislators in the United States.
He was the first nonlawyer to chair the Senate Judiciary Committee.
He was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.
He taught history at the University of Minnesota for thirty-five years (MNopedia).
He died, in a hospital, of complications following heart surgery. His funeral was held on November 23, 2008 at Temple Israel in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He was a member of the Shir Tikvah Synagogue Board.
Religion provided by the Jewish Community Relations Council.
Total Days Served: 10228
81st Legislative Session (1999-2000) (second half of Senate term)
Body: Senate
Residence: Minneapolis
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Associate Professor of History, University of Minnesota
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Commerce: Consumer Protection and Regulated Industries
Crime Prevention (Chair)
Human Resources Finance
Judiciary/Crime Prevention/Human Resources Finance: Crime Prevention and Judiciary Budget Division
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration: Bill Referral
Rules and Administration: Committees
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration: Personnel
Leadership Position: President of the Senate
79th Legislative Session (1995-1996) (second half of Senate term)
Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention Finance Division
Gaming Regulation
Commerce: Banking
Finance: Health and Human Services Division
Judiciary (Chair)
Judiciary: Criminal Law Division
Commerce: Consumer Protection
Commerce: Regulated Industries
Finance: Health and Human Services
Governmental Operations
Judiciary: Civil Law
Judiciary: Criminal Law
Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries
Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries: Gaming and Investigations
Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries: Regulated Industries
72nd Legislative Session (1981-1982)
Commerce: Publicly Regulated Industries
Finance: Health, Welfare and Corrections
Finance: State Departments
Judiciary: Law Revision
Judiciary: Real Estate Law (Chair)
Public Employees and Pensions (Chair)
Commerce: Consumer Protection (Chair)
Commerce: Insurance
Finance: Computers
Finance: Health, Welfare and Corrections (Chair) [He became the Chair after B. Robert Lewis died.]
Judiciary: Criminal Law (Chair) [He was the Chair in 1979 only.]
Judiciary: Judicial Administration (Chair)
Commerce: Consumer Protection and Economic Development (Chair)
Occupation: Professor of History, University of Minnesota
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus
Health, Welfare and Corrections
Health, Welfare and Corrections: Adult Corrections
Health, Welfare and Corrections: Corrections
Judiciary: Public Law Reform
Labor and Commerce
Labor and Commerce: Labor
Education: Junior College Faculty Reduction (Chair)
Education: School Finance
Education: Teacher Preparation, Standards and Certification
Senate Photos
The photos in this collection were scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library, and are included in the Minnesota Reflections collection.
Senator Allan Spear at a Judiciary Committee hearing, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Senators Ron Dicklich, William Luther, Allan Spear, Roger Moe, and Duane Benson read a bill during a Senate floor session, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Articles & Books By
Spear, Allan H. Crossing the Barriers: The Autobiography of Allan H. Spear. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2010.
Spear, Allan H. Black Chicago: The Making of a Negro Ghetto, 1890-1920. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1967.
Matheson, Jack. "Spear, Allan Henry (1937-2008)" MNopedia, May 31, 2017.
Preston, Joshua. "Senator Allan Spear and the Minnesota Human Rights Act." Minnesota History, Fall 2016, p. 76-87.
"Spear, Allan H. (Obituary)." Saint Paul Pioneer Press, October 19, 2008, p. B6.
Olson, Jeremy. "1st Openly Gay State Senator Championed Civil Rights." St. Paul Pioneer Press, Otober 13, 2008, p. 1A, 8A.
Tevlin, Jon. "Senator, in Championing Justice, Saw Role Beyond That of Pioneer; Allan Spear 1937-2008." StarTribune, October 13, 2008, p. B1, B5.


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Faculty of Engineering & Surveying
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Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
Course code: N3A (Hbt and Ltn)
This 4-year (minimum) full-time course is offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Surveying. Part-time study may be approved by the Academic Dean in exceptional circumstances only.
With the exception of Computer Systems Engineering, the first two years of the course may be studied in either Hobart or Launceston. The remainder of the course must be completed in Hobart.
Admission requirements & prerequisites
If students are entering first year Engineering in either Hobart or Launceston, they must have met the University admission requirements including a TCE Satisfactory Achievement (SA) result or higher in Mathematics Stage 2 (MT841) and Physics (PH866).
In exceptional circumstances, if students narrowly fail one of the TCE prerequisites they may apply to the Academic Dean for special consideration.
At the Academic Dean's discretion a Tasmanian TAFE Certificate in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering may be accepted as an alternative prerequisite for admission to the Bachelor of Engineering course with advanced standing.
Interstate or overseas qualifications, which are deemed equivalent by the University, may also be accepted.
The objectives of the Bachelor of Engineering degree are:
* to provide a sound basis in the physical sciences, mathematics and basic engineering science in the first two years of study, along with some degree of specialisation;
* to provide, in the final two years of study, specific theory and practice in one of the specialised engineering fields;
* to train students to a graduate level whereby they meet the academic requirements for admission to the Institution of Engineers, Australia and like overseas institutions; and
* to produce well rounded graduates who can develop their professional and managerial skills in their places of employment.
The engineering degree is interesting and challenging, requiring motivation and commitment from the student. In its final stages students work and become familiar with the very latest developments in the various disciplines.
Students both in Hobart and Launceston (except those who wish to specialise in Computer Systems Engineering) take a common first year course. This gives a breadth of subjects which enable students to select the area of engineering to which they are best suited and in which they wish to specialise.
The four broad areas of specialisation are:
* civil engineering
* mechanical engineering
* electrical power engineering
* electronics and computer engineering
If students wish to specialise in Computer Systems Engineering (CSE) they must undertake a different first year course, offered only in Hobart, which includes major components of computer science.
The standard routes of progression through each of the four years to these specialisations are shown in Figure 1, on the following page.
A major feature of the engineering courses is the emphasis placed on laboratory work; and students will be required to write regular reports on their work. The design classes provide them with opportunities to learn the techniques of developing safe and reliable designs. In the fourth year, each student undertakes an individual project which involves an analysis of requirements, feasibility study, and design and development usually resulting in a prototype. For both the laboratory and the design classes, extensive use is made of computers.
Engineering students are also required to undertake a recognised first-aid course and to complete a prescribed amount of industrial experience work in the vacations. This work is usually arranged through the Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, and students are paid by their employers at the appropriate award rate.
The Bachelor of Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Engineers Australia as providing qualification for Graduate membership of the Institution.
The electrical engineering specialisations are also recognised by the Institution of Electrical Engineers as qualification for Associate membership.
The computer systems engineering specialisation is also accredited by the Australian Computer Society for graduate entry.
Specimen courses
Specimen courses are outlined below. Students should note that their choice of units should conform with the specimen courses, unless otherwise determined by the Academic Dean.
If students have attempted all or part of an Examination previously they will not be permitted to count units with an overlapping content.
Articulation with other courses
If students wish to specialise in other branches of Engineering (e.g. Aeronautical, Agricultural, Chemical, Manufacturing, Maritime, Materials, Mining, Naval Architecture, Petroleum), it is generally possible for them to start their studies at the University of Tasmania and later transfer to an institution offering the course. If this is the student's intention, it is important that they see the Academic Dean before starting their University studies as it may be necessary to follow a specially prescribed course.
In certain circumstances, the Faculty of Engineering and Surveying may grant status in subjects of the BE degree course to students who have completed equivalent work in other institutions. All such cases are treated on their merits.
Special admission conditions apply to the acceptance of overseas students. Approved diplomates of certain overseas polytechnics may be granted advanced standing of up to four semesters toward the four year Bachelor of Engineering degree. Special courses for overseas students with advanced standing are outlined in the Specimen Courses under the heading Overseas Students with Diplomas in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Further details are available from Mr Peter Watt, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Hobart.
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Just a "normal day" at Ford Rouge - two explosions and one fire
On Saturday, June 21st, two explosions occurred in Blast Furnace C of Rouge Steel in the Ford Rouge complex, in Dearborn, Michigan. The first explosion, due to a gas leak, took place about 7:15 in the morning. While the Fire department was there trying to put out the resulting fire, another explosion, due to a gas build-up, occurred, spewing rocks and bricks into the air. The explosions were felt in the neighborhood of South Dearborn, with black smoke billowing so high into the sky, it could be seen four miles north in the middle of Detroit.
Two workers sustained what news reports called "minor injuries" – one, had a concussion, and the second, was hit with falling debris.
News reports also downplayed the seriousness of the accident, quoting people saying, "no big thing – this is normal." Reporters were also quick to add that construction on the new Ford Truck Plant was not affected by the explosions and fires. In other words, don't worry. Everything is running like normal at the Rouge.
That's true. Because it isn't uncommon for explosions and fires to happen at the Rouge. The Ford Rouge complex has had a whole series of explosions and fires resulting in deaths and serious accidents in the last several years.
Since February of 1999, when the Powerhouse exploded, killing six workers and injuring 20 more, no fewer than 10 workers have been killed and no fewer than 35 workers have sustained injuries in the complex. Only last October, one worker was killed and another critically burned while cleaning in Blast Furnace B, adjacent to Saturday's incident.
Explosions and fires normal? Yes, because the Rouge complex IS unsafe, IS hazardous, IS a dangerous place to work.
Let the press try to put a different spin on what happened – it can't change this reality.
Editorial: Medicare "Reform" - In the Service of Big Business
Shades of Enron!
Have a nice short - very short - vacation
Benton Harbor protests long-term injustice
Road damage: We pay in many ways
Abortion: Lies told by the Texas legislators
LAPD lets another killer cop go unpunished... quietly
Countless new ways to lie
Keeping a step ahead of the truth
Iraq: The war Bush declared over is heating up
Struggle in France against pension cuts
China: Solidarity with imprisoned worker militants!
Michigan: Competing with other states to funnel hundreds of millions of dollars to Boeing
The L.A. school district wants workers to give up 2½ paid days
50 years after their execution: The courage and integrity of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg still shines through
Flight attendants try new union
Auto companies target health care


A Danish MP has spoken out after being told to remove her baby from the parliament's chamber.
Pia Kjaersgaard, parliament speaker and ex-leader of the right-wing Danish People's Party, reportedly told her she was "not welcome" with her baby.
In a post on Facebook, Ms Abildgaard, who is group leader of the Conservative People's Party, said she had witnessed another colleague taking their child to work without any problems so she did not ask permission to do so.
She said she had agreed with her secretary that if her baby made "the slightest noise", she would not take her into the chamber, but as her daughter was "in a good mood" she decided to take her in.
Ms Kjaersgaard then passed a message to an assistant, asking the MP to remove her baby. "MPs should be in the chamber, not babies or children," Ms Kjaersgaard later told news agency Ritzau.
Her spokesman told Denmark's BT tabloid that she was only following the rules as speaker of Parliament and felt the baby was "disturbing the meeting".
In her Facebook post, Ms Abildgaard said she had chosen to return to work "to serve democracy".
"A chamber that represents mothers, fathers and babies ought to be open to mothers, fathers and babies," one Facebook user said in a comment.


Just to clarify something, Madness you said that you're 100% sure that Meppa = Moënghus?
This one worked. Link it back at the top.
Madness, this is what is shown when I click your initial link, in case you're curious.
I'm the one that thinks Meppa is Moe. I can't really say I'm 100% on anything, but I do believe it's a strong possibility.
Nice job guys. Very...... memorable.
The regularity of these things is still being discussed. Maybe the community would like to have some input.
Also, as mentioned, if there are those of you out there that would like to participate in the future, please let your interest be known (post it here or send it in a PM). FB and I will definitely need someone else to participate since Madness won't be able to join in the discussion for a while.
Any input on time/length? This first one was about an hour, which seemed to go by rather quickly when recording but I'm not so sure the listeners will feel the same. If we do shorter, more streamlined versions we'll probably try to stick with one or two topics so we can pair it down to 20-30 minutes each. That said, judging on how long it took to sync the schedules of 3 people living in the same timezone, I imagine if/when others would like to participate, scheduling will be even more difficult. When we record, we could do hour+ (depending on personal time restraints) and split it into shorter blocks before we push it out. That way we could stagger the release and record once a month but post a short episode 2-4 times a month.
If you're going to do a "Bakker and women" episode then I think you should get someone from the Westeros board who has been vocal in his/her criticism in the past. Perhaps Kalbear or Lyanna Stark. Supposing that they would agree or have the time to do it.
Thanks... I realize JustCast is a beta webapp (but free). I'm corresponding with it's maker.
I'm pretty sure I say "100%." But that truly is just a habit of speech I've fallen into, not anything concrete: speculation only.
Much appreciated. I hope the community uses it as a springboard thrive and self-organize that next little step.
To be honest, I don't see us turning away any sort of involvement. I invite people to write whole episode itineraries and submit them to the thread (or PM) should they feel the compelling interest.
As I mentioned to Wilshire in Quorum, FB's original thought when I suggested a TSACast was to make it about the membership here (as there is such a diversity and we all have much to learn from each other). So guests are key to my part of the vision (which exists and manifests by all our (non)involvement). Also, more focused and less freeranging. Now I would never cut out all the tangenting (as it is clearer a portion of zest and lifeblood here) and Wilshire, FB, and I were lucky in that we've interact alot on the forum and we more or less fall into a comfortable flow as the episode carried on. But we burned through my little rubric pretty quickly and it would be really nice if it followed more of a central theme. One of my original conceptions was to pick a handful of threads here on the forum that are dictated by a chosen theme and simply explore those in detail.
Actually, I can already feel my brain bending towards a number of suggestions that aren't plot related.
- A more canned intro/signoff that passes the Wilshire Annoyance Meter (which is much measured and many practical).
I think 45min would be a great mark. An hour goes by so fast for everyone, I think. Don't split up a single episode .
Lol - oh, please, please, let me be on that one, Wilshire/FB. Don't do all the interesting ones without me . Though, there always is time for Round 2 topics after TUCs release.
Picking through the Almanac would make excellent itinerary items!
Madness you can take my spot on the bakker/misogyny episode, if ever we do one. Its not that I have an issue with the topic, just how it always turns out. Its a political debate, which always tend towards the same direction (and its never to a point of resolution).
For some reason it is a popular topic, so by all rights we should talk about it, but I would rather push it off into the future. Its a polarizing topic, and I'd rather wait on irritating listeners until we have have a couple of followers (if we get that many).
Art, no god, Meppa is X, excerpt chapter 1, sorcery, who destroyed the dunyain monastery.
"Swaranul was a place holy to the ancient High Norsirai, for it was here that the Gods had come to the chieftains of their many tribes and granted them tenure for all the lands within a thousand leagues."
Whereas Angeshrael, the Burnt Prophet, knelt before "Husyelt at the food of Mount Eshki" (TTT, p512, Canadian paperback).
If and when I participate again, I will make sure that my books are with me. I was at my sister's for the evening .
Good show. I am only about 15 minutes in, and am going to put my desk phone on do not disturb and close my office door for the rest of the day.
Cheers guys, nice work... so far.
I love the different pronunciations.


Sandbox is undoubtedly one of the most popular playing areas for kids in the backyard, church, school or daycare playgrounds. Parents, teachers or care givers always set up certain rules regarding play time in the sandbox, which usually include: not throwing the sand around, keeping the toys back in there and most importantly, washing off immediately after coming out of the sandbox. These rules are all fine, but have you ever considered making some rules which will make sandbox more fun?
Water: Simply add some water to the sand. In fact you can have the kids do it and you will see how much fun they will have creating sand castles and other figures from the wet sand.
Treasure Hunts: You can take small toys or animal figurines and hide them in the sand. Give the kids an idea of what all they can find buried in the sand and announce a prize for the kid to unearth the maximum number of toys. See them go wild at digging for each prized animal!
Create scenery: Tell them to make a river using tin foil shaped like a tube and take them through the entire process of digging a trench and placing the tube shaped foils in it and then filling the tube with water to make the river flow!
You can help them dig faster by getting them a sand digger and allowing them to be creative while at play.


EU wants our products to be long-lasting, repairable, recyclable and toxic-free.
05 Feb EU wants our products to be long-lasting, repairable, recyclable and toxic-free.
Here are the policy recommendations to rethink EU product policy and improve product design with circularity in mind.


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Manoharthana (o Manohar Thana) è una suddivisione dell'India, classificata come census town, di 9.227 abitanti, situata nel distretto di Jhalawar, nello stato federato del Rajasthan. In base al numero di abitanti la città rientra nella classe V (da 5.000 a 9.999 persone).

Geografia fisica
La città è situata a 24° 13' 60 N e 76° 47' 60 E e ha un'altitudine di 332 .

Società

Evoluzione demografica
Al censimento del 2001 la popolazione di Manoharthana assommava a 9.227 persone, delle quali 4.807 maschi e 4.420 femmine. I bambini di età inferiore o uguale ai sei anni assommavano a 1.649, dei quali 896 maschi e 753 femmine. Infine, coloro che erano in grado di saper almeno leggere e scrivere erano 5.895, dei quali 3.490 maschi e 2.405 femmine.

Note

Centri abitati del Rajasthan

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I'm a software consultant based in Swindon, in the beautiful county of Wiltshire in the United Kingdom.
I specialise in developing software for the ASP.NET stack, using C#, SQL Server and jQuery. I have a particular interest in using Umbraco and with integrating APIs. I've been in business since the late 90s and can work with your business to develop solutions to suit your needs.
I have a family and a few hobbies, most notably cinema, Italian opera and fine wine.


Attacks based on exploits are considered to be very powerful, as they do not require any additional interactions with the user and can deliver their dangerous code discreetly. They are therefore widely used; both by cybercriminals looking for profit and by more sophisticated nation-backed state actors for their malicious purposes.
The first quarter of 2018 experienced a massive inflow of these exploits, targeting popular Microsoft Office software. According to Kaspersky Lab experts, this is likely to be the peak of a longer trend, as at least ten in-the-wild exploits for Microsoft Office software were identified in 2017-2018 – compared to two zero-day exploits for Adobe Flash player used in-the-wild during the same time period.
The share of the latter in the distribution of exploits used in attacks is decreasing as expected (accounting for slightly less than 3% in the first quarter) – Adobe and Microsoft have put a lot of effort into making it difficult to exploit Flash Player.
After cybercriminals find out about a vulnerability, they prepare a ready-to-go exploit. They then frequently use spear-phishing as the infection vector, compromising users and companies through emails with malicious attachments. Worse still, such spear-phishing attack vectors are usually discreet and very actively used in sophisticated targeted attacks – there were many examples of this in the last six months alone.
For instance, in autumn 2017, Kaspersky Lab's advanced exploit prevention systems identified a new Adobe Flash zero-day exploit used in-the-wild against our customers. The exploit was delivered through a Microsoft Office document and the final payload was the latest version of FinSpy malware. Analysis of the payload enabled researchers to confidently link this attack to a sophisticated actor known as 'BlackOasis'. The same month, Kaspersky Lab's experts published a detailed analysis of СVE-2017-11826, a critical zero-day vulnerability used to launch targeted attacks in all versions of Microsoft Office. The exploit for this vulnerability is an RTF document containing a DOCX document that exploits СVE-2017-11826 in the Office Open XML parser. Finally, just a couple of days ago, information on Internet Explorer zero day CVE-2018-8174 was published. This vulnerability was also used in targeted attacks.
"The threat landscape in the first quarter again shows us that a lack of attention to patch management is one of the most significant cyber-dangers. While vendors usually issue patches for the vulnerabilities, users often can't update their products in time, which results in waves of discreet and highly effective attacks once the vulnerabilities have been exposed to the broad cybercriminal community," notes Alexander Liskin, security expert at Kaspersky Lab.
Keep the software installed on your PC up to date, and enable the auto-update feature if it is available.
Wherever possible, choose a software vendor that demonstrates a responsible approach to a vulnerability problem. Check if the software vendor has its own bug bounty program.
Use robust security solutions, which have special features to protect against exploits, such as Automatic Exploit Prevention.
Regularly run a system scan to check for possible infections and make sure you keep all software up to date.
Businesses should use a security solution that provides vulnerability, patch management and exploit prevention components, such as Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business. The patch management feature automatically eliminates vulnerabilities and proactively patches them. The exploit prevention component monitors suspicious actions of applications and blocks malicious files executions.


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Duke updates to Blackboard Transact
By: Andrew Hudson
category: Card Issuance
The DukeCard system received its first major update in some 30 years over the winter break. The changeover has not affected the use of the DukeCard from a student perspective, but the switch to a new platform will enable the university more flexibility going forward.
As reported by the Duke student newspaper, The Chronicle, the transition saw the transfer of $1.4 million from the old system to the new; the collective sum of student, faculty and staff food plans and accounts. The system update is also accompanied by hundreds of ePrint card readers and more than 1,000 door card readers.
According to the DukeCard program manager, the older Blackboard OPTIM (Unix) platform had reached its end of life. The jump to the new Blackboard Transact platform will afford Duke the flexibility to adopt more advanced card technologies and systems as they emerge.
"It is undeniable that Duke has a leadership and pioneering history that dates back long before Blackboard," says David Marr, senior vice president of Blackboard Transact . "The university's migration from Unix to Blackboard Transact's latest version of its integrated campus commerce and security solution marks another innovative milestone in Duke's great history."
The jump to Transact will facilitate building access across campus. Transact will also provide more consistency in access and will enable local facility administrators to manage access to their own buildings without going through the DukeCard office.
"This move positions Duke to take advantage of the most technologically advanced, NFC-enabled ecosystem — from commerce to door access — in order to provide a unique and meaningful student experience," adds Marr. "We are pleased that Duke selected and continues to trust Blackboard Transact in the service and security of its students."
The new system was developed in alignment with the campus' larger plan for safety and security and governing principles and policies such as the university's buildings and facilities access policy. DukeCard users will not need new cards and should see no change in how their cards work.
The DukeCard system was first instituted in 1985 and controls access to more than 1,200 doors across Duke's campus. The DukeCard office issues some 44,000 new or replacement ID cards to students, employees, contractors and visitors each year.
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A primer or short textbook on the scope and content of clinical pediatrics. Diseases are not discussed in details but are described mainly as illustrations of clinical problems within conceptual categories. Emphasis is on diagnostic and therapeutic approach. Valuable as a comprehensible, readable initial guide for students, to be supplemented by reading in more detailed textbooks for particular case problems. References and subject index. Good value for the price.


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Q: How does Salesforce manCustom User Defined Fields (Custom Fields) I am wondering if anyone has any idea how Salesforce designs their database to allow users to create dynamic fields (User Defined Fields).
A few possibilities that I can think of but not sure if they are even using anyone of these.
1 - Storing User Defined Fields as JSON in a table column.
2 - Storing User Defined Fields as individual table with a master table to tie them up.
3 - Creating a new column in the table for every User Defined Field created.

A: This article describes pretty well how Salesforce maintains their multi-tenancy architecture: https://developer.salesforce.com/page/Multi_Tenant_Architecture
I hope this helps.

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- overseas trips. Non work related ones. Thailand, France.
Life is just catching up with me.
why do you want a manual car? my bro selling his soon i think.
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Experimenting with chaining 555 chips to produce a variety of effects. In this example the output of the first chip is feeding into the input of the second, powering it. Two LDRs make this interesting to play with the first controlling the length of the pulse and the second adjusting frequency. There are further dynamics produced by using the potentiometer.


Summary: There was a time when love was the most important thing in the world. People would go to the end of the earth to find it. They would tell lies for it. Even kill for it. Then, at last, they found the cure. Now, everything is different. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the government demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. Lena Haloway has always looked forward to the day when she'll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy. But then, with only ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable.
This book quite literally took my breath away. Simply beautiful. It is by far the most outstanding book I've read in a very long time. From beginning to end it is an elegant love story like no other. I loved everything about it. From the characters, to the setting, to the dramatic ending, and everything in-between. This is a book that I will definitely not be forgetting any time soon.
One of my favorite parts of Delirium was the shear brilliance of it. Every symptom of "deliria" is completely true. I love the opening quote, "The most dangerous sicknesses are those that make us believe we are well." Because it's so true. All of it is so true. The books that I love most are the ones that make me worried. The ones that seem so realistic that I can honestly see them happening in the future. This was most definitely one of those books. Someday, maybe there really will be a cure for amor deliria nervosa. But I'm not so sure that I would want it.
The only thing that disappointed me was that it was part of a series. When I was reading it, I thought it was a stand alone. And after I finished it I loved it... as a stand alone. I felt like the ending would be so much more meaningful if it wasn't part of a series. And honestly, I'm not sure if I'll be reading the squeals, I kind of like Delirium the way it is.
Delirium took my breathe away too. And made me sob for hours after finishing reading. It's an absolutely beautiful story. Not sure if I'd want the cure for amor deliria nervosa either!
Yeah that's why I haven't read this one. Cause it's part of a series.
I have a feeling I would love it a lot, though.
I don't think I could have handled that ending if Delirium wasn't part f a series! OMG, I needed a lot of hugs after finishing this book!
I agree, it was beautiful and it's not so unlikely they'll find a cure for amor deliria nervosa. Which is pretty scary!
DELIRIUM is my favorite book of 2011 so far. It's brilliant. PANDEMONIUM..the summary scares me a little, and I hope it won't make me love the series any less. For now, I am trusting Lauren to do something excellent again!


The police in Papua New Guinea are launching an investigation into two separate incidents, involving an escape from Madang police cells and a suspected police shooting of a citizen.
The Commissioner of Police Toami Kulunga says the escape last week could be consequential of police negligence, or poor lock-up facilities which could require maintanence.
A police spokesperson, Dominic Kakas, says in a separate incident, the police are also seriously concerned about media reports that police harrassed and shot at a citizen five times at a Mt Hagen road block.
"It's very serious. That's why the Commissioner's demanded an immediate investigation to establish what has happened. We will take action both criminally and disciplinary."
Dominic Kakas says more information will be available after a police briefing.