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100 Days That Mapped a Nation
A Commemerative Edition of Captain James Cook's Voyages to New Zealand and the South Pacific
by Graeme Lay
Format: HB
Page Extent: 208 pages
Book Size: 275 x 240 x 20 mm (Height x Width x Depth)
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October 2019 marks the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook's first landfall in New Zealand. One Hundred Days that Mapped a Nation marks this historic occasion by looking at Cook's intrepid journeys to New Zealand and the Pacific that were unprecedented for the time and had such far-reaching consequences.
His initial voyage on the Endeavour was focused on observing the transit of Venus to gather information to help with nautical navigation and as a result he had on board astronomer Charles Green, naturalists Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander and later artist William Hodges. This has left a legacy of first-hand accounts and artworks that bring alive the impressions of Cook and his crew, and what they experienced in their early encounters with the inhabitants and their reactions to the exotic landscape.
Ships logs, journal entries, maps and illustrations help to build a vivid portrait of the places and people encountered by Cook, recording his impressions and those of some of the talented men who accompanied him. It also looks at the challenges of the voyages, from preventing scurvy to finding adequate provisions. Highly illustrated with a lively but authoritative text by Graeme Lay, this book is the definitive celebration of a remarkable achievement. In the 100 days Captain Cook spent here on three separate voyages he managed to charter the coastline of New Zealand, literally putting the country on the map.
Graeme Lay
Graeme Lay began writing in the late 1970s, first short stories, then novels and non-fiction works, including collections of travel writing. Many of his books are set in the islands of the South Pacific, through which he has travelled widely and which are a source of inspiration for him. He has also travelled extensively in Australia. Graeme Lay has published over 40 books: novels for adults and young adults, collections of short stories and travel writing, and works of non-fiction. Several of his books have become bestsellers, notably the historical novels The Secret Life of James Cook (2013), James Cook's New World (2014), James Cook's Lost World (2015) and Fletcher of the Bounty (2017). There have been seven editions of his Globetrotter Travel Guide to New Zealand (New Holland).


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Q: Numpy could not broadcast input array from shape (2,4) into shape (2,3) I have two arrays with different shapes, for example:
a = np.zeros((2, 4))
b = np.ones((2, 3))

And I want to perform the following operation on them:
x1, x2 = a.shape
b[:x1, :x2] = a[:x1, :x2]

I want to accomplish this with the ability to flip the shapes between a and b and have it still working, i.e.
a = np.zeros((2, 3)) # Note that I flipped
b = np.ones((2, 4))  # the shapes from the previous example

x1, x2 = a.shape
b[:x1, :x2] = a[:x1, :x2]

can that be accomplished using native NumPy and without for loops?

A: Found my solution:
x3, x4 = b.shape
b[:x1, :x2] = a[:x3, :x4]

did the trick for me.

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Todd Andrlik, a marketing and PR guy known to most as Todd And and creator of the Power 150 – top marketing blogs, announced today that AdvertisingAge will be taking over his little creation and plans to integrate it into their coverage of marketing and media.
I think it's a tribute to some hard work on Todd's part to have created something AdAge thought worthy of partnering with and a further sign that blogging has truly become too important for mainstream media and advertisers to ignore.
The fact we'll now also be ranking the media and marketing blogs says a lot about how important that community has become in a very short time.


Choosing a senior living home is one of the most vital decision that most of the people make. This is important since the quality of your future life depends on making the right decision even though there are many options that are available. Being that they are many, it is essential that you take your time and select the right senior living home that will make you comfortable for the rest of your life. In this article, we are going to look at some of the things that you should check when looking for a senior living home.
One of the things that you should consider is selecting a senior living home in your geographic area. You find that choosing to separate yourself from your children can become personal and hard thinking that you will not be seeing them regularly like you used to be. One thing that you should do is to think about your personality and what will make you happy. It is more essential to remain near your children and grandchildren or to remain in your locale. Also, when you will not be comfortable in your geographic area then there will be no problem moving to another safe place.
Besides, you should also pinpoint your preferred style of living. One thing that you should understand is that senior living homes come in many varieties with unique advantages. You will be in a position to find a range of contract types of offerings varying amenities at different costs. Therefore, you should make sure that the program that you are looking for is being provided I that senior home living.
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It is also advisable that you visit the senior living home before joining it. The best thing that you can do in this case is to schedule an appointment with the marketing staff, have lunch or dinner with them and ask to meet with one or two of the residents. As a result you will be able to know how the facility is operating.
Last but not least, you should consider are the rates. It is always important that you put your budget into consideration. For you to get affordable senior living home with quality services you should take your time and shop around.


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import unittest

import numpy as np

from genda.pysam_callbacks.allele_counter import AlleleCounter
from pysam.calignmentfile import AlignedSegment

def make_read(aligned_read, pos, cigar):
    aligned_read.pos = pos
    aligned_read.cigar = cigar
    return aligned_read

class FakeAlignment(AlignedSegment):
    """ Simulating sequencing reads
    """

    def __init__(self, position, seq, cigar):
        """ Only relevent information for this test
        """
        self.pos = position
        self.seq = seq
        self.cigar = cigar
        self.is_duplicate = False
        self.mapq = 255
        self.qual = len(seq) * 'I'

class testCounter(unittest.TestCase):
    #:TODO read actual bam file
    def setUp(self):
        # Read positions in BAM are zero-indexed while SNP positions are almost
        # always 1-indexed
        self.read = AlignedSegment()
        self.read.seq = "ATTAGGATAG"
        self.mapq = 255
        self.qual = len(self.read.seq) * 'I'

    def testRegular(self):
        # Position should be an G
        regular_read = make_read(self.read, 24, [(0,10)])
        test = AlleleCounter("chr1", 29)
        test(regular_read)
        np.testing.assert_equal(
                np.asarray([test.A_n, test.G_n,
            test.G_n, test.T_n]),
                np.asarray([0,0,1,0]))

    def testSNPinIntron(self):
        snp_in_intron = make_read(self.read, 24, [(0,5), (3,5), (0,5)])
        test = AlleleCounter("chr1", 31)
        test(snp_in_intron)
        t = np.asarray([test.A_n, test.G_n,
            test.G_n, test.T_n])
        np.testing.assert_equal(t, np.asarray([0,0,0,0]))

    def testSecondExon(self):
        snp_in_second_exon = make_read(self.read, 24, [(0,5),(3,5),(0,5)])
        test = AlleleCounter("chr1", 37)
        test(snp_in_second_exon)
        t = np.asarray([test.A_n, test.G_n,
            test.G_n, test.T_n])
        np.testing.assert_equal(t, np.asarray([0,0,0,1]))

    """
    Not yet implemented
    def testIndels(self):
        indel = FakeAlignment(25, self.seq, [(0,20), (3, 45), (0,10)])
        pass
    """

if __name__ == '__main__':
    unittest.main()

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Q: Three.js objects masking video We are creating an animated datavisualization.
We are trying to find out how to use objects to use as a clip mask a video below using three.js.  It could be a sprite sheet animation if thats easier.
Here is an example video of the end result:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjyjqnPzDHA&feature=youtu.be
It must work in IE10, which seems to be a problem finding a solution.
Can someone share an example?  Im kind of a newbie to three.js
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks in advanced!
David


The OPEC expects to determine parameters of the new agreement of the organization and the countries (OPEC) which aren't entering into cartel till December, 2018, the secretary general of OPEC Mohammed Barkindo at the energy forum organized by the Gulf Intelligence company has reported. "Our purpose — to create a basis for longer cooperation of OPEC by December", - Barkindo whose words are cited by Gulf Intelligence has told. At the end of November, 2016 in Vienna there has taken place the summit of OPEC where member countries of cartel have reached the agreement on reduction of oil production on 1,2 million barrels a day — to 32,5 million barrels and also have defined quotas for organization member countries. Later 11 independent producers including Russia have joined the transaction. Independent producers have signed the agreement on oil production reduction totally on 558 thousand barrels a day since January, 2017. The agreement has come into force on January 1, 2017 and half a year worked. On May 25, 2017 at another meeting of the countries of OPEC and independent producers the decision to prolong operation of the agreement for nine months — until the end of the I quarter 2018 has been made. On November 30, 2017 the agreement has been prolonged until the end of 2018. In March the Reuters agency with reference to the crown prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman reported that Russia and OPEC study a possibility of the conclusion of the long-term cooperation agreement in the oil market - for a period of 10 up to 20 years.


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Potassium-gadolinium tungstate
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Generators of standard concentrations
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Pure rare earth metals
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Main / Science / Selected results / Result in 2012 / Print version
SELECTED RESULTS OF COMPLETED RESEARCH STUDIES in 2012
Selective two-step oxidation of μ2-S ligands to form cluster complex with unique μ2-coordination of SO3-ligand
Original method was suggested for two-step oxidation of cluster anion [Re12CS17(CN)6]6− by hydrogen peroxide in basic water solution to form cluster anions [Re12CS14(SO2)3(CN)6]6− and [Re12CS14(SO2)2(SO3)(CN)6]6−. A series of new compounds containing these anions was obtained. Cluster anion [Re12CS14(SO2)2(SO3)(CN)6]6− and compounds with it are the first example of rhenium clusters with μ2-SO3–ligand. This result shows unusual high stability of Re12 cluster anion and, particularly, terminal CN-ligands.
Mironov Y.V., Gayfulin Y.M., Kozlova S.G., Smolentsev A.I., Tarasenko M.S., Nizovtsev A.S., Fedorov V.E.«Selective Two-Step Oxidation of μ2-S Ligands in Trigonal Prismatic Unit {Re3(μ6-C)(μ2-S)3Re3} of the Bioctahedral Cluster Anion [Re12CS17(CN)6]6−»Inorg. Chem. 2012. V. 51. P. 4359-4367.
High-efficiency minislab laser based on the KLu(WO4)2 : Tm(5%) crystal
In collaboration with Institute of Laser Physics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the KLu(WO4)2 : Tm(5%) laser crystal growth process was developed by the modified Czochralski technique transfer method. The maximum CW laser output power (l = 1907 nm) upon the slab-shaped crystal of volume ~ 1 cubic millimeter, was as much as 10.66 W and the maximum slop efficiency was 43.0 %. Its orientation along <Nm> allows the maximum absorption of the pump, and opens the prospects for achieving higher powers of laser radiation output.
KLu(WO4)2 : Tm(5%) laser crystal grown by the modified Czochralski technique transfer method, and its laser characteristics
Vatnik S.M., Vedin I.A., Pavlyuk A.A.«High-efficiency 5%Tm:KLu(WO4)2 Nm-cut minislab laser»Laser. Phys. Lett. 2012. V. 9, N 11. P. 765-769.
New proton-conducting materials based on metal-organic frameworks
The extensive implementation of hydrogen-powered technology today is limited by a number of fundamental problems related to materials research. Fuel-cell hydrogen conversion technology requires proton-conducting materials with high conductivity at intermediate temperatures up to 120 °C. The development of such materials remains challenging because the proton transport of many promising candidates is based on extended microstructures of water molecules, which deteriorate at temperatures above the boiling point. Here we show the impregnation of the mesoporous metal–organic framework (MOF) MIL-101 by nonvolatile acids H2SO4 and H3PO4. Such a simple approach affords solid materials with potent proton-conducting properties at moderate temperatures, which is critically important for the proper function of on-board automobile fuel cells. The proton conductivities of the H2SO4@MIL-101 and H3PO4@MIL-101 at T = 150 °C and low humidity outperform those of any other MOF-based materials and could be compared with the best proton conductors, such as Nafion.
New proton-conducting materials based on porous coordination polymer MIL-101 and strong mineral acids
Ponomareva V.G., Kovalenko K.A., Chupakhin A.P., Dybtsev D.N., Shutova E.S., Fedin V.P.«Imparting High Proton Conductivity to a Metal-Organic Framework Material by Controlled Acid Impregnation»J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2012. V. 134. P. 15640-15643.
Ponomareva V.G., Kovalenko K.A., Chupakhin A.P., Shutova E.S., Fedin V.P.«CsHSO4 – Proton conduction in a crystalline metal-organic framework»Solid State Ionics. 2012. V. 225. P. 420-423.
Paramagnetic Lanthanides as NMR Probes of Chemical Exchange Processes and Temperature Sensors
An application of the 2D-EXSY of DNMR for investigation of the dynamic system [Ln(18-crown-6)(NO3)3] simplifies assignment and represents first experimental study of multi-site exchange. Two types of conformational dynamic processes were identified {∆G‡(210 K) = 28 ± 4, 39 ± 5, and 33 ± 4 kJ/mol (first type), ∆G‡(310 K) = 58 ± 6, 49 ± 6, and 45 ± 5 kJ/mol (second type), respectively for Ln = Ce, Pr and Nd}. Paramagnetic lanthanides represent NMR probes for the study of chemical exchange processes. In particular, as a result of paramagnetic chemical shifts in 4f complexes, the range of measurable rate constants expands considerably compared to the analogous range in diamagnetic compounds. Coordination compounds investigated in the paper are new type of thermometric NMR sensors and lanthanide paramagnetic probes for in situ temperature control in solution.
Babailov S.P.«Lanthanide Paramagnetic Probes for NMR Spectroscopic Studies of Fast Molecular Conformational Dynamics and Temperature Control. Effective Six-Site Proton Exchange in 18-Crown-6 by Exchange Spectroscopy»Inorg. Chem. 2012. V. 51. N 3. P. 1427-1433.
2D-semiconductor → 1D-metal transition in monolayers of molybdenum dichalcogenides МоХ2
The semiconductor-metal transition in molybdenum dichalcogenide is first shown with the methods of quantum chemistry to be accompanied with the rearrangement of electron density corresponding to the 4dz2 orbital of molybdenum. The two-dimensional trigonal structure of the semiconductor is marked by multicenter interactions between molybdenum atoms. When passing from semiconductor to metal the interactions change to form one-dimensional zigzag chains. The obtained result clarifies the specific electronic mechanism of the semiconductor-metal transition. Together with grapheme, dichalcogenides of molybdenum and other transition metals are considered as new and perspective materials to use in transistors, current reversers, photodetectors and electroluminescent devices in nanotechnologies.
Topological changes in electron density of HOMO Mo(4dz2) orbitals at "semiconductor-metal" transition
Gabuda S.P., Kozlova S.G., Ryzhikov M.R., Fedorov V.E.«Transition from 2-D Semiconductor to 1-D Metal State and Electron Density Distribution in Nanolayered MoX2 (X = S, Se, Te)»J. Phys. Chem. C. 2012. V. 116 . N 38. P. 20651-20655.
Rare earth metal polysulfides: from the equilibrium p-T-x diagram to 24-fold superstructure of ZrSiS type
Methodology was developed for accurate refinement of the complex structure of the layered REM polysulfides with the sulfur deficit up to composition LnS2-x (x<0.15), and attention focuses on structural peculiarity of the defective planar layer of sulfur. For three REM polysulfides (Tb, Dy, Ho), the structure was found to be like the commensurate 24-fold superstructure where the anionic sulfur layer is composed from dimmers S2, the single ions S2– surrounded by dimmers, and vacancies. High quality single crystals of the polysulfides were grown that provided precise structural description of the sulfur layer with the complicate arrangement. High reliability of the structure refinement is supported by agreement of the structure data with composition and experimental density measured by independent techniques. The local structural heterogeneity of the polysulfides is realized by a set of interesting physical properties, for example, the formation of commensurate charge density waves (CDW"s) and the lattice instability predisposed toward phase transitions.
Structure and properties of rare earth metal polysulfides with the sulfur deficit like LnS2-x (x<0.15)
Doert T., Graf C., Vasilyeva I., Schnelle W.«Structural Frustration and Occupational Disorder: the Rare Earth Metal Polysulfides Tb8S14.8; Dy8S14.9, Ho8S14.9 and Y8S14.8»Inorg. Chem. 2012. V. 51. P. 282-289.
Spin-crossover in the complex of iron(II) nitrate with tris(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)methane
Single crystal of [Fe(L)2](NO3)2 (where L = (3,5-dimethyl)pyrazolylmethane) survives the phase transition resulted from the thermo-induced 1A1 ↔ 5T2 spin crossover. For the first time both high- and low-spin state of the complex are structurally characterized. Results are in good agreement with the data of magnetic measurements.
Lavrenova L.G., Virovets A.V., Peresypkina E.V., Strekalova A.D., Piryazev D.A., Daletsky V.A., Sheludyakova L.A., Vasilevsky S.F.«Spin-crossover in the complex of iron(II) nitrate with tris(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)methane»Inorg. Chim. Acta. 2012. V. 382. Р. 1-5.
New rhodium polytungstate: a catalyst for electrooxidation of water
A new polytungstate with a unique tetrarhodium core has been prepared. Reaction of the tungstate with Rh(II) acetate leads to the formation of new rhodium polytungstate where two {W9} units sandwich a unique oxo-bridged tetrarhodium {Rh4} core. During the reaction Rh(II) oxidizes into Rh(III) which condences into the tetranuclear unit assisted by the polytungstate as template. X-ray structural analysis and 183W NMR show that the structure of the rhodium polytungstate is identical both in solid and in solution. The electrochemical studies show that this complex is an active catalysts of electrochemical water oxidation, which starts already at +1.1 V (vs. Ag/AgCl). The catalytic cycle possibly involves intermediate oxidation of Rh(III) into Rh(IV), followed by water oxidation.
Synthesis and structure of the polytungstate with a new tetrarhodium core
Sokolov M.N., Adonin S.A., Abramov P.A., Mainichev D.A., Zakharchuk N.F., Fedin V.P.«Self-assembly of polyoxotungstate with tetrarhodium-oxo core: synthesis, structure and 183W NMR studies»Chem. Commun. 2012. V. 48. N 53. P. 6666-6668.
Modification and dispersion of hexagonal boron nitride – inorganic analogue of graphene
Functionalization of bulk hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is realized through reaction with 30% hydrogen peroxide in an autoclave at 1000C. The modified product forms stable colloid solutions in water (0.26–0.32 g·L−1) and N,N-dimethylformamide (0.34–0.52 g·L−1) upon mild ultrasonication. The yield of "soluble" h-BN reaches about 70 wt%. The dispersions contain few-layered h-BN nanosheets with lateral dimensions in the order of several hundred nanometers. Such dispersions may be used for preparation of thin dielectric films through vacuum filtration or spray method for more complex coatings.
Scheme for preparation of dispersible functionalizaed h-BN nanosheets
Nazarov A.S., Demin V. N., Grayfer E.D., Bulavchenko A.I., Arymbaeva A.T., Shin H.-J., Choi J.-Y., Fedorov V.E.«Functionalization and Dispersion of Hexagonal Boron Nitride (h-BN) Nanosheets Treated with Inorganic Reagents»Chem.-Asian J. 2012. V. 7. N 3. P. 554-560.
Nanoporous Au-Pd alloy for electrocatalysis
It is developed preparation approach for 3D nanoporous alloys Au0.67Pd0.33 which is realized in a one-pot reaction under thermal decomposition of single-source precursor [Pd(NH3)4][AuCl4]2. In situ real-time synchrotron X-ray diffraction was used to study the formation mechanism for Au-Pd nanoalloy. Hydrogen oxidation catalytic reaction (HOR) over the new material was studied using rotating disk electrode at low temperature in pure H2 and in the presence of 1100 ppm of CO. The catalysts demonstrate exhibits substantially enhanced catalytic performance in the HOR both in the absence and in the presence of CO.
Synthesis of nanoporous Au0.67Pd0.33 alloy and its electrocatalytic properties
Shubin Yu., Plyusnin P., Sharafutdinov M.«In situ synchrotron study of Au–Pd nanoporous alloy formation by single-source precursor thermolysis»Nanotechnology. 2012. V. 23. P. 405302-405311.
High-spin Rhenium Cluster with Nido-cubane Core
Interaction of Re3S7Br7 with 1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane (dppe) gives the paramagnetic cluster [Re3S4(dppe)3Br3]Br with nido-cubane core. Magnetic susceptibility data and DFT calculations show that the parallel orientation of the spins of three unpaired electrons results in the quartet ground state with total spin of 3/2. High spin state of the novel cluster makes its derivatives attractive building blocks for the design of the heterospin coordination polymers.
High-spin cluster [Re3S4(dppe)3Br3]Br
Petrov P.A., Virovets A.V., Bogomyakov A.S., Llusar R., Gomez-Garcia C.J., Polo V., Konchenko S.N.«Synthesis, molecular and electronic structure of an incomplete cuboidal Re3S4 cluster with an unusual quadruplet ground state»Chem. Commun. 2012. V. 48. P. 2713-2715.

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Home>Manipulation Techniques in Mujahedin Khalq Destrutive Cult
Manipulation Techniques in Mujahedin Khalq Destrutive Cult
The cult of Rajavi
Analysis of the psychological condition of the Mojahedin Khalq base on the theory of Erich Fromm
Different concepts and theories from a social and psychological perspective can explain the situation of the Mojahedin Khalq, but it seems that to understand the social world of this group, in the first place, it is necessary to focus on recognition of two complementary elements,…
Nejat Missions
Why don't they laugh in the MEK?
"Cult Members never laugh. They don't have humor. Humor is a human thing. They don't have any natural creative ability to be funny just like AI." Lauren Pritchard The quote seems so familiar to those who were involved with the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (The MKO/…
Mujahedin Khalq Organization as a terror group
Ehsan Bidi Press Conference Went Ahead
Sander Lleshaj and the MEK did not want the case of Ehsan Bid and his illegal dumping at the Greek border to come to the media but they failed. Here we are.
Forced Marriages in the MEK
Forced marriage may be unheard of in the today's world but it is a phenomenon that can threat any society. It isn't limited to developing countries; it can happen anywhere in the world. Many cults, in developing and developed countries force women and men into…
US supported MEK terrorists kidnapped Iranians as slave workers
Request for the Release of Workers from Captivity of Terrorism …from the Association for Defending Victims of Terrorism (ADVT), Iran [ Editor's Note: This ADVT submitted piece slipped by me with all the virus news we were buried under. We support ADVT because they aren't…
MKO former members
Defectors Tell of Torture and Forced Sterilization in Militant Iranian Cult
On a blisteringly hot summer afternoon in 2006, Reza Sadeghi ran into an old friend at the Iraqi headquarters of the Mojahedin-e Khalq, an exiled Iranian militant group better known as the MEK. The two men had not seen each other in over a decade.…
Mujahedin Khalq; A proxy force
MEK Members Terrified of Cult Pressure, "First admitted then denied"
Patrick Kingsley was one of the few foreigners who has been recently allowed to enter the headquarters of the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (the MEK, MKO, PMOI, NCRI, the Cult of Rajavi). He is also one of the very few journalists who could manage to walk…
In the MEK's black and white world, departure means expulsion
The "all-or-nothing" way of thinking is one of the very destructive thinking patterns that a person can have. This thinking pattern is also called "black and white thinking". Thinking in black and white arranges the world into extremes: good and bad, yes and no. It's…
Herd mentality helped the Rajavis run their cult
Cults make the news when there is a large number of deaths of their victims. Terrorism is also in the news when there is violence or catastrophe, such as numerous acts of terror all over the world by alQaeda, ISIS and other terrorist groups. Not…
Seven Reasons Why MEK Should Be Considered a Cult
A recent report by BBC once more revealed facts on the world inside the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (the MKO/ MEK/ PMOI/ Cult of Rajavi). The investigated report describes members of the MEK as those "who mustn't think about sex". Although the BBC correspondents were not…
NLA, Iranian's historical achievement
The MeK has paid Giuliani handsomely for years
Martin Kobler in the European Parliament on the MKO
There are no viable alternatives that Trump could bring to power in Iran
Rajavi Cult starts armed struggle against Iraqi government
MEK leader Massoud Rajavi refuses to allow Camp Liberty residents to seek refuge in Albania
I was trapped by the MKO for the love of Europe


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Svetlana Maraš[RS]
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Svetlana Maraš (1985) is composer and sound artist from Serbia. She studied composition at the Faculty of Music of the University of Art in Belgrade. In 2010, she held a fellowship in composition at Bang on a Can Summer Institute. She received her MA at Helsinki Media Lab - Aalto University and she was employed at the same department as a research assistant.
Maraš works at the intersection of experimental music, sound art and new media. Her work encompasses wide variety of forms including live electronic music, performance, interactive sound installations, electroacoustic compositions, radiophonic pieces, web applications, and music for film and theatre. An experienced improviser, her performative use of laptop and digital sound has led to numerous international collaborations and performances.
Her work has been presented at venues and festivals such as Espace Multimedia Gantner (Bourogne), Onassis Cultural Centre (Athens), Museum of Contemporary Art (Belgrade), A38 (Budapest), Ausland (Berlin), ICMC (New York), UCSD (San Diego) and Orpheus Institute (Ghent), and broadcast via Kunstradio-Radiokunst, Radio Belgrade.
Maraš is a member of the ensemble Studio6 and co-founder of improvE collective.
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Addicted to 'Kaadhale Kaadhale' from '96'? Meet Govind Vasantha, the composer
In this interview with TNM, the man behind Kollywood's latest earworm from '96', talks about his musical journey.
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Sunday, August 05, 2018 - 09:59
A few days ago, Tamil cinema fans were eagerly awaiting the release of a song that had created quite a buzz, soon after it featured in the film's teaser. 'Kaadhala Kaadhale', as the song is called, first played for a few seconds in the teaser of the Vijay Sethupathi-Trisha starrer 96 teaser which was released on July 12. A few weeks later, a one-minute version of the song was released by the makers on July 30 and the lyrical video has garnered over one million views so far.
In this interview with TNM, the man behind this latest craze and the founding member of the popular music band from Kerala - Thaikkudam Bridge - music director Govind Vasantha, gets candid and talks to us about composing Kollywood's latest earworm, 'Kaadhale Kaadhale', his musical journey, his thoughts on the independent music scene and more.
Were you expecting the kind of hype that the 'Kaadhale Kaadhale' song created?
This particular version of 'Kaadhale Kaadhale', is a part of another song. In fact, this is not the actual song. The original song was supposed to be the film's promo song. It's a seven-minute piece and this is a one-minute, slower, ambience version of that song.
I made it because I was in the mood for it and not because the director had asked for it. It is a bonus track. We actually had no plan to include this in the teaser. I had composed this version and I thought it may work with the teaser. And it did.
It has been a long time since a Tamil film song created this kind of expectation before its release. Can you tell us a little more about the story behind this song?
Actually, there is no place for this song in the movie (laughs) and we were not planning on releasing this song before the film. It was going to be a part of the jukebox, like I said. After the huge reception it got from the teaser, we got a lot of messages and calls, we decided to release it.
I worked on this bit after the teaser released. Actually, there are still complaints that it is short (laughs). It is an instrumental ambiance bit and I didn't want it to sound like a song - it has no beginning or an end, it just flows. We did expect a good response because of Trisha and Vijay Sethupathi's equation that has come out well in the teaser. But we did not expect the song to gain the kind of attention it did!
But surely, people can expect more. Although, now that they are tuned to the sober version, I'm a little worried about the reception the original song will have. (laughs)
You've also sung this song along with Chinmayi…
I prefer not to sing, I don't consider myself a vocalist. I can play the violin professionally and other instruments like the guitar, piano, and harmonium but I don't prefer singing.
But sometimes, when I give the directors the scratch version of the song in my voice, they end up liking it and I'm asked to retain my voice for that song. I've sung another song in 96 and also one song in Seethakaathi. Even when it comes to band music, I sing only when my band members insist, but not more than one song.
And what about the other songs in 96?
The film has 7 to 8 songs on the whole but not all will feature in the film, they will be a part of jukebox. The film might have only 5.
You've also composed for Malayalam films. Tell us about your journey.
I moved to Chennai in 2007 to join a sound engineering course. But I dropped out after four months and began assisting music directors. I mostly worked in Malayalam cinema and did close to 150 films. I've worked as music director for seven to eight films and then completely stopped of my own accord. In fact, my last Malayalam film was a major hit and I did get a lot of offers after that. But I turned my attention to my band - Thaikkudam Bridge - that I founded at the same time that my first film released, in 2013.
How did the shift to Tamil take place?
Oru Pakka Kathai was my first Tamil movie. We completed the film three years ago but it is yet to release. The director is a close friend of mine. Right now, I've chosen to work only in Tamil films because I have more friends here. Also, I have good freedom to experiment with my music here because I have good friends with whom I work. In Malayalam cinema, I do not have that kind of voice. So I prefer working in Tamil.
I've also worked for Seethakaathi with another friend of mine. In fact, I have worked on the background score for Balaji anna's Naduvulua Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom.
You're also an indie artist and a music composer for films - two ends of the spectrum. Tell us about your perspectives of the two.
There's a lot of difference between the two. The term itself explains it - Independent music. There are no restrictions and you don't have to please anyone. You are the master, you are the slave.
When it comes to music for cinema, you have to consider a lot of parameters - the actor's age (so you get to select the right kind of voice), situation, song duration, etc. All my indie songs are at least 8 minutes long. But it cannot be the case for film songs - it can't exceed 4 minutes.
So how does the indie artist in you compose songs for films?
I have to know the film's crux very well. And in the case of 96, I have heard the story from the director four times. It is a very intense love story. I love the story and whenever the story narration takes place, I go again. I know what exactly the pain and problems of the protagonists are. I just know it like my life. For instance, with 'Kaadhale Kaadhale', you cannot place the song anywhere else in the film, apart from the place where I've used it.
I have to know the entire crux of the film to compose. I will have no directions otherwise. I am a rock fan. I'll make 10-minute long rock music if not. (laughs)
Who are your favourite composers from the industry. Is there someone you'd like to collaborate with in the future?
I love Ilaiyarajaa sir and AR Rahman sir songs. I am a great fan of Santhosh Narayanan and I think he is the best in the industry right now. I would love to work with AR Rahman sir and have him sing for my music, he is one of my most favourite singers.
How are you managing indie music and film music?
I prioritize my indie music, Thaikkudam Bridge always comes first. We've got another album coming up - 'Namah' which will be a kind of a tribute to all the masters. We've collaborated with 10 global artistes for this album. It's music will be different from 'Navarasam' - our first album.
Your Facebook Timeline picture is that of the four women who quit AMMA recently over the reinstatement of actor Dileep. Do you feel strongly about the issue?
It is not just about the industry. That happened in the industry, but it happens all over the world - in our house, in the society… Just because it is happening in the entertainment world, people know about it.
But even now people are not accepting it. They are blaming the women who have a voice brave enough to question it. But people are not used to it. I think the picture is a symbol of the new women. It is not just my support for the WCC (Women in Cinema Collective) but for the new-age woman. I have always supported feminism and I am a feminist.


Tempus Fugit: 15 Days with the Bell & Ross Officer's Chronograph - Enjoy Your Surroundings!
15 Days with the Bell & Ross Officer's Chronograph - Enjoy Your Surroundings!
I sometimes think that as watch fans we have lost the plot.
Well the movement of the Officer's Chronograph is quite good! But today I want to talk about the "body" that holds the heart. The case of the Officer's Chronograph is indeed special.
The case is extremely well balanced. The finish is beyond first rate. The lines are true, the curves still gentle and forgiving on the wrist.
A case, the crown and the pushers... we take these things for granted. But think about it pals and gals - this is the ONE part of the watch that you are in the most direct contact with.
The case is (apart from my smudge marks) beautifully executed. The lugs slope nicely around the wrist. The crown is tactile and very, very nice to use. And the push-pieces work smoothly and precisely.
I am now well into the second week, and sadly already regretfully counting the days until it needs fly back to it's home base. Stay tuned!


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Online Center for Resources on
Yan Bing 顏丙 (Ruru jushi 如如居士)
This site was founded by Alan Wagner in 2008 to serve as a center for the distribution and sharing of resources related to the ongoing project of reading and understanding the collected works of Yan Bing 顏丙, also known as Layman Ruru (Ruru jushi 如如居士), a Chan Buddhist layman of the Southern Song.
Still in its infancy, the site currently makes available Dr. Wagner's PhD dissertation on Yan Bing. In the future it is planned also to offer digitized copies of Yan's entire corpus, an ongoing accumulation of transcriptions and translations, and a list of occurences of Yan's writing known to be preserved in extant published sources.
Practice and Emptiness in the Discourse Record of Ruru Jushi, Yan Bing (d. 1212), a Chan Buddhist Layman of the Southern Song
Alan G. Wagner, PhD dissertation, Harvard University, 2008
Thesis Abstract:
In this dissertation I study the works of one Chinese Buddhist layman, Yan Bing 顏丙, also known as Layman Ruru (Ruru jushi 如如居士, d. 1212). His extant writings survive in two editions, a handwritten manuscript of more than 400 pages and a woodblock print of 121 pages. In this rare and exceptional corpus we find a great wealth of primary material on Buddhist thought, culture, and practice in the Southern Song (1127–1279), including essays on doctrine, morality and meditation, written prayers and supplications, detailed ritual protocols, records of his formal Chan teachings, a complex diagram of the Buddhist cosmos, and essays and verses on the unity of the "Three Teachings" (Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism).
This study has two aims. First, it introduces Yan Bing to the English-speaking scholarly community by presenting a substantial volume of transcriptions and translations from his corpus. Second, it explores the relationship between the doctrine of "emptiness" or "nonduality" on the one hand and "conventional" Buddhist morality and ritual piety on the other. Both of these religious orientations are well represented in Yan's works. As a second-generation dharma heir of Linji Chan Master Dahui Zonggao 大慧宗杲 (1089–1163), Yan emphasizes meditation and huatou contemplation as the fastest solution to the problem of karma and rebirth. At the same time, he strongly urges adherence to the Buddhist precepts, the cultivation of merit, and the pursuit of rebirth in Amitābha Buddha's Pure Land.
The study proceeds through a careful examination of the relationship between one's store of karmic merit and the possibility of attaining "sudden" enlightenment; the various uses to which Yan applies the doctrine of nonduality in his preaching; and an extensive comparison with another Buddhist layman, the Pure Land devotee Wang Rixiu 王日休 (d. 1173). We find that Yan sees "conventional" religiosity as a support to the pursuit of ultimate liberation and that different understandings of "emptiness" have a tangible impact on programs of practice.
Contact: mail@alanwagner.org


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It is with heavy hearts that the family of Patricia Street, announce her sudden passing on March 25, 2017, at the age of 72.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons; Edwin, Kevin and Shawn Hanna, daughter Lori (Jack) Dempsey, sister Bev Ully, brothers; Brian (Margo) and Don (Brenda) Ully, grandchildren; Robert, Jessica and Aaron Dempsey and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.
Patricia was predeceased by her parents Edward and Ina Ully, son Darrin, and brothers; Gary, Robert and Jerry.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Canadian Diabetic Association, 12220 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, AB, T5N 3Y4, in Patricia's name.


As traditional family methods have now come to slowly change and are being taken over by non – traditional family methods, other things change along with this situation. Families the man was forced to work and the woman was forced to stay home, clean and look after their children does not happen anymore fortunately as everyone now has more freedom and more equality, but this has set us off towards their problems within households. With two people in a house who work all day and come home late, there is going to be no one left at home to take care of the work that needs to be done in their homes. From cleaning up the bathrooms to doing laundry, it is not possible for people who work and come home late to do it by themselves. Fortunately for such people, we have the opportunity to hire help to do our cleaning for us. Some people do not like doing so because they do not get the benefits of such services so here are a few advantages that hiring a cleaning agency can give us.
One of the main reason why people in homes cannot do their own cleaning is that they barely have any time to do so. They have a lot of other responsibilities to take care of apart from cleaning. Residential cleaning services are going to come and help but this will happen under a schedule that you come up with as it is your time that cannot be manipulated. This gives you a big advantage when it comes to time management.
When we speak of house or office cleaning services Singapore, we are talking about people who are educated about how to get cleaning done the right way; people who are trained under an expert and people who are also very experienced. This means that all the work that they are going to do for you, they will do it right to the smallest detail. They would be professionals and professionals do not do a job halfway, you would have no reason at all to worry about anyone half cleaning your house for the money you are going to pay.
One thing that we can see in common with people who cannot find time to do household tasks is that they have barely any energy left in them when they finish their other responsibilities. Without having to spend their remaining energy on cleaning up, they are going to be more energetic and freer to continue with other work as services do their cleaning.


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Q: Solving a homogeneous DE as exact DE I was solving a differential equation but instead of solving it as a homogeneous DE. I decided to use the exact DE.
$$\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{x^2+2xy-y^2}{x^2-2xy-y^2}$$
$$y(1)=-1$$
Can someone guide me how to?

A: HINT : An integrating factor is $\quad\frac{1}{(x+y)^2}$
The method used to find it is shown in attachment :

So, the exact differential is :
$$\frac{1}{(x+y)^2}\left((x^2+2xy-y^2)dx-(x^2-2xy+y^2)dy\right)=du=0$$
$u=\left(\int \frac{x^2+2xy-y^2}{(x+y)^2}dx\right)_{\text{at y=constant}}=\frac{2y^2}{x+y}+x+f(y)$
$u=\left(\int \frac{-(x^2-2xy-y^2)}{(x+y)^2}dy\right)_{\text{at x=constant}}=\frac{2x^2}{x+y}+y+g(x)$
$\frac{2y^2}{x+y}+x+f(y)-\frac{2x^2}{x+y}-y-g(x)=0 \quad\to\quad x+y+f(y)+g(x)=0$
$f(y)=-y\quad$ and $\quad g(x)=-x\quad$ which leads to :
$$u=\frac{x^2+y^2}{x+y}=c \quad\to\quad x^2+y^2-c(x+y)=0$$
$$y(x)=\frac{1}{2}\left(c\pm\sqrt{c^2+4cx-4x^2} \right)$$


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Joseph A. "Fat Chubie" Cubelic, age 79, passed away with loving family at his side on Tuesday, April 1.
Beloved son of the late John and Mary, nee Matkovic; dear brother of Ann (the late Michael) Brcich; cherished uncle of Joanne (Dave)Daley, Tony (Patricia) Brcich, Rosemary Brcich, Susan (Dominick) Bruno, Patrick(Julia) Brcich and Patricia (Rick) Rinella; great-uncle of Jason, Eric, Dominick,Michael, Curtis, Russell, Frank, Alexandra and Ashley; dear friend to many.
Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m. fromMichael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St., to St. Jerome Croatian Church.
Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.
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Jade Jones's panel show appearances

Jade Jones has appeared in 6 episodes between 2001-2016. Note that these appearances may be for more than one person if multiple people have the same name.

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2016-09-30 / A Question of Sport

2016-01-14 / A League Of Their Own

2014-03-27 / Celebrity Juice

2008-12-18 / Loose Women

2008-12-05 / Loose Women

2001-04-16 / Never Mind The Buzzcocks


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i bought a couch set there and the framework broke. We went into the Brick and asked them to fix it, but they didnt. We had warrantee on the couch, so we fully expected them to replace or fix the problem. We also tried talking to the manager. He said that because the couch is discontinued, he wasn't able to do anything about it. And now we are stuck with the broken couch. We are very disappointed and would not shop there again.
The carpet cleaner was friendly. He came on time. He did a great job with the cleaning without having to use extra cleaner. He was able to remove all of the stains. I am very satisfied with the results. They were also the best deal in town. The only small issue was that they didnt clarified at first that there would be a small environmental waste fee that wasnt included with the total price. I would highly recommend them.
Hi Tammy, Our apologies about the pricing issue - I will be sending a memo to our customer service manager so that he can review our on phone pricing procedure with his staff. I'm happy to hear that everything else went well, and we look forward to serving you again!


Unwind at the Swedes Caf, where you will always feel like "Part of the Family" Our unique atmosphere offers a great blend of good times and high-quality casual dining. Our chef prepares our cheesesteaks with the same TLC as our mouthwatering Filet Mignon. Also our eclectic mix of bands jam from blues to jazz to rock. Bring the kids or meet your friends for a nite out. Cold beer, nachos or sushi are always in style, so stop on by and be part of our family.
I try to visit the old "Swedesboro Inn" (as I have always erroneously known it) for dinner at least once a season to catch the changes in their always interesting menu. The food is almost always superb, and the "fine country inn" ambiance in the various rooms in the dining area is refreshingly unusual. It's quite a bit "out of my neighborhood" but has always been worth the trip.
Posted by Jersey Dave on September 04, 2011. Brought to you by zagat.
Nice, comfortable, historic building in need of repair. The food on the "fancy side" can be quite good but doesn't reach the heights of places like this in more urban areas. The number of entr?es is also limited. It can also be expensive in relation to the food quality. Why would a salad of the evening be at market price? Try the baked Brie with figs and walnuts.
Posted by Wm Helfand on November 23, 2010. Brought to you by zagat.
Old Swedes Inn can be found at Kings Hwy 1301. The following is offered: Restaurants: Seafood. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Swedesboro there are 1 other Restaurants: Seafood. An overview can be found here.


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Improving the Odds: How BuildWorks Canada Adds Value
Dec 10, 2019 9:59:12 AM Melanie Franner
There's something to be said for someone who likes a company so much that he buys it.
We're all familiar with the Remington razor scenario, but there's another tale to be told that's a little closer to home.
Enter George Schluessel, CEO, ProCura Real Estate Services Ltd., and Josh St. Cyr, president, Cyrcorp Partnership Ltd. The two came together on the Central Tower project; the former the owner and developer behind the 18-storey rental apartment building at Century Park, and the latter a project management and development services consultant.
So successful was the partnership that ProCura bought Cyrcorp and St. Cyr came on board as a managing partner.
So, what set this project apart?
According to St. Cyr, it was the aligned vision of both the developer and consultant, along with the added value that Cyrcorp was able to bring to ProCura through the use of COOLNet, now BuildWorks Canada (BWC).
"We were able to maximize ProCura's value proposition through engagement with contractors and subcontractors," says St. Cyr. "We controlled and managed the project in conjunction with ProCura during the entire development stage of Central Tower.
"It was after the tower was under construction that George called me up and said that it had gone so well, he wanted to work together with us on future projects. He asked what the future held for us. Ultimately, it led to ProCura's acquisition of Cyrcorp and a merger of our forces on aligned values, goals, and objectives."
The acquisition took place on October 2, 2018. Looking back, St. Cyr admits that BWC played a role in the project's positive outcome.
"Was the success of Central Tower all due to BWC?" he asks. "No. Did BWC have something to do with the project's success? Absolutely. You can have a good vehicle, but you still need good drivers."
St. Cyr has long been an advocate of services like online plan rooms. It was his familiarity with COOLNet that saw him take ProCura down that route.
"BWC is a partnership and merging of the previously provincial online plan room services provided by the various construction associations across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba," explains Curtis Griffith, director, business development, BWC, who adds that full membership in any of the construction associations within these three provinces provides full access to the service.
By posting owner/developer project opportunities online, BWC broadens the window of opportunity for potential contractors and suppliers to get involved.
"We're extraordinarily well placed to do the work we do," says Griffith. "We are sharing information with the industry and helping our members while growing local construction associations that are adding a lot of value to the industry."
Griffith explains that from an economic angle, BWC provides owners with increased competition on their projects. But the online service also provides access to the "cream of the crop" when it comes to commercial contractors.
"Those who use our service are members of their respective associations and tend to be the most qualified, the most sophisticated, and the most ethical in the market," he adds.
Griffith estimates that BWC members represent about 15 percent of the commercial construction industry, but that they likely build 75 percent of the projects. Griffith is also quick to point out that BWC is a great platform for construction projects of all sizes and types.
"Many private owners think that posting their project on BWC means that they have to go with the lowest bid, but that's not the case," he says. "We are advertising a lot more private projects – everything from towers to strip malls, new builds, and renovations. We're a service that can add value, even on projects that are only $60,000 to $70,000 in size. We can change the process – and add value on the front end."
Of course, Griffith is quick to cite BWC's success with ProCura on such a high-profile project like Central Tower as proof positive that BWC brings value to the table.
"By advertising the opportunity, we brought a lot of clarity, structure, and process to the project that they didn't necessarily have," he says. "I like to think that we created a really solid foundation for the project. And it must have worked because they have already expressed interest in working with us again."
St. Cyr concurs that BWC proved to be very useful on the project.
"BWC provides an opportunity for those people who want to use it as a tool," he says, adding that, contrary to popular opinion, the posting of a project on BWC doesn't mandate a low-bid scenario. "It doesn't have to be about the lowest price. And it still allows for the ability to have the pre-qualification process. It's more about putting yourself at risk of not increasing your awareness of contractors by not using it."
St. Cyr emphasizes the need for owners to broaden their circle of contacts. He cites the potential scenario of a small-town contractor who specializes in a certain stone technique or specific glazing finish, someone who wouldn't necessarily get the call to bid on a big job, but someone who may hear of the project through a service like BWC.
"It's important to get the best people available," he says. "And to do that, you need to know who is available and what their specialty is. You can still have a general contractor operating as a facilitator, but you should design around the talent you have."
Another important element in the process is the relationship developed through services like BWC.
"We have really strong feelings about building direct relationships with our subcontractors and suppliers," he explains. "We've been working very hard to really increase our contractor network. These relationships are becoming more important, especially in current economic times."
The proof is in the pudding
Central Tower opened on August 1, 2019. And already, the 18-storey concrete structure is garnering rave reviews.
"This is a high-quality, condo-grade rental building right on the Central Park LRT line," says St. Cyr, who adds that the building incorporates a living wall in the lobby area, garden plots, a golf simulator, a full "Muscle Beach" gym, a spin room, a pool table area – and more.
"It is an opportunity for us to live in the future of purpose-built rentals today," says St. Cyr.
Additionally, the Tower's rooftop co-generation unit means it has the complete ability to supply its power. The heat generated through the process is used in the snowmelt of the building's sidewalks.
Having used BWC on the Central Tower project, St. Cyr identifies the top two benefits of online service as one, providing a transparent, organized process for procurement; and two, opening the doors to subcontractors and supplier relationships that may not exist otherwise.
"Our next project is The Louvre, another residential apartment building in Central Park," he explains. "This one will be a mix of wood, concrete, and steel. It will have 358 units and will be more of an 'affordable meets luxury' building."
And, perhaps just as important, the decision has already been made to work with BWC on the upcoming project.
"We will definitely go through BWC for The Louvre," adds St. Cyr, who estimates that work will begin as early as winter 2019/2020.
St. Cyr describes Central Tower as "one of the most successful projects at ProCura." He states that it came in at a good price in a tight timeline – and with no delays or disputes.
Already, the company has committed to using BWC on its next project. And chances are that there will be many more projects to come that will follow suit.
"Our future project pipeline consists of multiple urban locations in Edmonton," concludes St. Cyr. "Together, they encompass over 1.4 million square feet of land holdings, over 4.4 million square feet of developable space, and over 6,900 multi-family units."
Now, more than ever, all industry stakeholders need to take advantage of online procurement services like BWC. It may not fit the criteria of being a "game-changer." But it definitely delivers a significant value add.
Written by Melanie Franner


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We've had a lot of heartbreaking news stories in the past few years, and for many Twitter users that social network was the first place they heard about some of them. It can get emotional and a little overwhelming on Twitter as these tragedies unfold, and it's a good time for your personal and company brand to make a positive impression and contribution to the conversation – and avoid a negative one.
I received a great question from one of our customers at AboutUs: What is the best Twitter URL shortener?
As I dove into writing an answer, I took a step back and pondered whether it's actually a good idea to use a URL shortener when posting in social media. After all, Twitter now has a built-in URL shortener, so you no longer get extra characters by using your own shortened URL when you want to include a link in your tweet.
Yesterday I was amused by a post about how Facebook was testing paid post promotion in New Zealand.
I thought it was a bit crazy, but dismissed it as not all that important. After all, the company was just testing paid post promotion, and I bet Facebook tests all sorts of things that never see the light of day outside the test market.
Putting your contact information out there and inviting sales questions and customer service can feel unimportant — or downright scary.


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NAME: Kent
COUNTY: Culberson
CLIMATE: Not a problem. Hardly ever.
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Any time. COMMENTS: Kent. A ranch town born to supply the needs of the long x cattle company. The most famous of the west texas ranches. Owned by the reynolds brothers, prominent west texas ranchers. Their holding consisted of several thousand acres extending from north of us highway 10 to several miles south into the davis mountains.
REMAINS: Lots of ruins but a lot still standing.
Kent. A ghost town of its former self, but still an active trading center. Note: this site will remain open until the history of kent can be properly told and its founders acknowledged and remembered.A lot of good and honorable people have had a part in kents past and this writer wishes to remember them with due reverence to a real cown town! Submitted by: Samuel W McWhorter
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John Dickinson wrote the version of the Olive Branch Petition that was approved by Congress on July 8, 1775 (Image Source: New York Public Library).
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The Olive Branch Petition was a letter sent to King George III of England from the Second Continental Congress, attempting to avoid war with Great Britain in the American colonies.
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson and edited by John Dickinson, the letter was approved by Congress on July 8, 1775. Despite the fact that English and American blood had already been shed at Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill, the letter was conciliatory in nature, assuring the King that American colonists remained loyal to the Crown, and imploring him to peacefully redress their grievances. King George refused to receive the Olive Branch Petition and instead published a proclamation on August 23, 1775, declaring the American colonies to be in a state of rebellion. The Olive Branch Petition was an important document because its rejection strengthened the influence and position of radicals favoring independence.
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Article Title Olive Branch Petition
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The magazine DRUMS and DRUMING with Neil Peart.
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Q: Bootstrap CSS Editing I just recently installed bootstrap 3.0 onto my site and have been playing around with. I've got a couple questions regarding it;
I want to change certain specifications for the jumbotron (and other classes) in my own .css file. I have a file called "mycss.css" and have added the following code into it
.jumbotron {
    background-image: url();
    padding: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 200;
    line-height: 2.1428571435;
    color: inherit;
    background-color: #eeeeee;
}

In my index.htm I have declared my .css as follows (after the bootstrap.min.css declaration);
<link href="css/my.css" rel="stylesheet" media="screen">

However, these changes are not being reflected on my site. Is there anything else I need to change?

A: "I have a file called 'mycss.css' "

<link href="css/my.css" rel="stylesheet" media="screen">

These don't match. That could be the problem.
My answer is probably the real problem, BUT -
@SeWonJang's point it still valid whether it is an ID or a class - and could very well be the issue. If I make: .main-content ul {list-style: none} and then somewhere in .main-content give a class of my-list to a ul - I can't just say .my-list {list-style: disc} --- because I've already been too specific(or overarching) - I've already said: "Apply these rules to ANY ul inside of .main-content." This wins over .my-list {list-style: disc}. Now I have to say .main-content .my-list {list-style:disc}    I have really only found this to be a real issue with type. Since almost everything ever is a list of crap - but then in the article text I want some list-style --- That is the best example for me.

A: It's called CSS Specificity.
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12780511/how-does-a-css-rule-override-another-css-rule

"Because of CSS Specificity. A selector's weighting is evaluated based on the components that make it up, with id's given a weighting of 100, classes with a weighting of 10, and element selectors with weighting of 1."
It means, the more specific your target element is, the higher weight it gets.
so if you want to specify some properties for .jumbotron class,
in order to override it, you need to make the selector more specific,
for example,
#your_id .jumbotron

This way, when your browser interpretes your CSS styles,
if chooses your style rather than Bootstrap's default style.


Old meets new in this beautiful wooden kitchen which is the latest project by Nordiska Kök. Located in a historical building in Gothenburg which was built in 1894 in French Chateau style.
The dark stained oak cabinets are paired with Kinnekulle limestone, which is made by the fifth generation of stonecutters in Kinnekulle. The bespoke asymmetric shelf in the same colour as the grey walls gives a modern twist.
Styled by the fantastic Sundling Kickén, pictures by Osman Tahir.


Marcel Fakkers (1983) is a Dutch freelance recording engineer, mixer and producer.
Marcel studied Music Production at the Rotterdam Conservatory. In 2004, he received his bachelor's degree and graduated with honours. While studying he was offered an internship at the world renowned Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum. After gaining experience by working with the best national and international professionals and after graduating, he continued to work at Wisseloord for several years, being the assistant/in-house engineer.
Marcel has seen many sides of the music industry, both off-stage and on-stage. As an organ player for Dutch beatgroup The Madd he recorded two albums and toured around The Netherlands and Europe. By combining his studio work with intensive touring and working as a recording artist, he gained much insight in how to satisfy the performer, the engineer and also the audience.
This knowledge is helpful in Marcel's work as a record producer. Working from his own studio "PAF!" in Rotterdam as well as many studios around the country, he finds his way with any analog or digital piece of equipment.


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A new European growth agenda
To boost growth, boost investment, adjust taxes, and be smarter about austerity measures.
By Philippe Legrain
February 21, 2012 12:00 am CET
Austerity alone cannot solve Europe's economic and financial crisis. Growth and jobs need to be promoted with equal zeal. European Union leaders now recognise this: kick-starting growth in 2012 was high on the agenda at the European Council's meeting on 30 January. But the big question remains: How?
The need for immediate action is clear. The eurozone's economy contracted in the last three months of 2011; even Germany's shrank. The new year is looking grim. France is flat-lining (as is Britain). Italy and Spain have sunk into deep recession. Greece is in its fifth year of a slump. And eurozone unemployment is at record highs, with nearly one in two young people jobless in Spain and Greece.
The economic headwinds are formidable: fiscal austerity, high interest rates outside AAA-rated countries, credit-cutting by banks, deleveraging households, weak private-sector investment, and declining exports as the global slowdown undermines demand.
Until growth resumes, any tentative financial stabilisation will be extremely fragile. Recession will hit banks' and governments' already weak balance sheets, increasing pressure for faster deleveraging. But, while gradual adjustment is essential, faster and deeper cuts are largely self-defeating: big reductions in private credit and government spending will cause a sharper slowdown – and thus a vicious downward spiral. A big new push for growth is therefore vital.
Swedish slowdown imperils PM's job promise
By Charlie Duxbury
Greece presents 'radical' pro-business budget
By Nektaria Stamouli
Spend, or the populists will
By Florian Eder and Olaf Gersemann
So far, the growth agenda has consisted largely of structural reforms, which are essential for boosting future productivity and flexibility. The crisis does provide a political opportunity for bold moves on this front in many countries; but structural reforms generally will not generate growth and jobs immediately (one exception is permitting shops to open longer).
On the contrary, a shake-out of less-productive jobs, for example, would at first raise unemployment, increase government outlays, and reduce private spending. And, because demand is depressed, credit is in short supply, and barriers to enterprise are often high, it will take longer than usual for businesses to create more productive jobs. In short, structural reforms alone cannot be relied upon to stimulate growth in 2012.
Instead, the immediate focus needs to be on boosting investment and exports in economies with a current-account deficit – such as France, Italy, and Spain (and the United Kingdom) – and stimulating consumption in surplus countries such as Germany and the Netherlands.
The European Central Bank (ECB) has acted decisively to prop up European banks; now it needs to support the real economy, too. While official interest rates are only 1%, solvent sovereigns such as Spain pay more than 5% to borrow for ten years, while creditworthy businesses in Italy can borrow only at punitive rates, if at all. So the ECB should do more to unblock the transmission mechanism for monetary policy; the European Banking Authority should discourage excessive deleveraging by insisting that banks raise specific capital amounts rather than hit a uniform 9% ratio; and, where necessary, national governments should provide guarantees for bank lending to small and medium-size businesses.
While improving access to finance is vital, governments also need to do more to boost investment. They should prioritise measures to make it easier to start a business, lift barriers to venture capital, and introduce temporary 100% capital allowances to encourage businesses to bring forward investment. At the EU level, the (callable) capital of the European Investment Bank (EIB) should be greatly increased, as European Commission President José Manuel Barroso suggested in his State of the Union speech last September, so that the EIB could finance a big wave of pan-European investment, notably in infrastructure.
Boosting exports is also essential. Deficit countries need to become more competitive, increasing productivity while cutting costs. A more competitive currency would be welcome: just as the sterling's collapse since 2008 has lifted UK exports, a weaker euro would help Mediterranean economies regain competitiveness for price-sensitive exports. A fiscal devaluation – slashing pay-roll taxes and replacing the revenues with a higher VAT – would also help.
Surplus countries, too, must do their part, which is in their own interest. Just as China needs to allow the renminbi to rise, so Germany – whose current-account surplus exceeds China's both as a share of GDP and in absolute terms – needs a higher real exchange rate. That means that Germans need to earn higher wages, commensurate with their increased productivity, so that they can afford more Greek and Spanish holidays. If businesses will not oblige, an income-tax cut would do the trick.
That brings us to fiscal policy. Governments that cannot borrow cheaply (or at all) from markets have no option but to tighten their belts. But they should pursue smart consolidation rather than unthinking austerity. So they should maintain investment in skills and infrastructure, while cutting subsidies and transfer payments. They should also legislate now for future reforms, notably to encourage people to work longer.
Last but not least, governments that can borrow at unprecedentedly low rates – 0% in real terms over ten years in the case of Germany – must play their role in supporting demand. Would it be really be so difficult to see VAT coming down ahead of the German election next year?
Philippe Legrain is an independent economic adviser to the president of the European Commission. © Project Syndicate, 2012.
More from ... Philippe Legrain
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'Pensions won't be frozen,' promises Spain's Rajoy
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Defiant Liz Truss defends budget amid UK market turmoil
September 29, 2022 12:28 pm CET
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May 24, 2022 4:50 am CET
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October 19, 2019 11:24 am CET
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Viola Davis made money by Actors niche. For all time, at the moment, 2021 year, Viola Davis earned $3 Million. Exact sum is $3090000.
Birth date: August 11, 1965
Birth place: St. Matthews, South Carolina, United States
Height:5 ft 4 in (1.651 m)
Profession: Actor, Film Producer
Spouse: Julius Tennon (m. 2003)
Children: Genesis Tennon
Awards: Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
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Viola Davis is an American actress. She won the 2001 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her role as Tonya in the original production of King Hedley II, and the 2010 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role as Rose Maxon in the revival of Fences. In 2014, she began starring as Annalise Keating on the ABC drama How to Get Away with Murder, and in 2015 she became the first African American woman, as well as the first black woman of any nationality, to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. The role also won her a SAG Award. In 2012, she was listed by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.


Corporate life might bring home big bucks and a glamorous lifestyle, but sometimes it also comes with high stress levels and accompanying ill-health, which isn't nearly as attractive. Endless hours of work and high stress levels, which sometimes lead to an addiction to tobacco or alcohol, leave little time to think about one's health.
That's exactly why speciality clinics in India are stepping in: to make the lives of corporate executives simpler and more healthy. "Speciality clinics are definitely emerging as a trend in India because people today want dedicated services on their health issues without wasting much time," says Dr Bharat Inder Singh, chief administrator, Max Healthcare Centre.
Max has set up eight speciality clinics in New Delhi alone, and is looking at four multi-speciality hospitals and clinics in the NCR region by next year before moving on to other cities.
But why should one approach a speciality clinic when numerous hospitals already have similar departments? "It's simple. In a speciality clinic you get medical attention from experts under one roof whereas in a hospital you have to keep running from one department to another," says Dr Puroshottam Lal of Metro Clinics. "It's also cost-effective," he adds.
For instance, at Metro's anti-smoking clinic, which is popular with professionals, pulmonary tests, sessions with an expert panel of doctors and carbon monoxide evaluation tests cost around Rs 500. A follow-up would cost Rs 200. "The same tests in any hospital would cost at least Rs 2,500 because the consultation fees can be anywhere between Rs 500-700."
It is interesting to note the kind of health problems that these specialised clinics are tackling.
Metro Clinics has a clinic dedicated to those who suffer from headaches, diabetes and lifestyle disorders like alcoholism, smoking and stress.
At Max Healthcare, says Singh, "The idea of speciality clinics is to address problems that are critical to professionals in today's stressful scenario. Hospitals are still not equipped and, frankly, not even ready to acknowledge these issues. We are trying to bring specialists in different fields to jointly assess the patient and arrive at a timely diagnosis."
According to him, "It's the convenience of finding all related specialists and services under one roof, in an affordable package, that is attracting patients to these clinics."
Today, the range of Max Healthcare speciality clinics include Max Child Development Clinic, Max Adolescent Clinic, Max Quit Tobacco Clinic, a maternity programme, podiatry (footcare), a breast clinic, a spine clinic and also a chronic care programme for asthma.
Max Healthcare clinics have tie-ups with nearly 300 companies like Wipro, GE, Singapore Airlines, Indian Oil and Bajaj Reliance, where employees have access to special health packages at any of the Max clinics. "Our sports and lifestyle clinic is suited to those who work at 14-hour desk jobs," says Singh.
Instances of diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, cardio-vascular diseases and stress are increasing steadily, and at this clinic, Singh is confident that "many people will find answers to their problems."
A majority of programmes at specialised clinics include consultation, investigation and regular follow-ups with specialists. At Max's asthma clinic, for instance, patients are asked to first complete a detailed questionnaire to assess their asthma problems. Their entire drug and medication history is then stored and used in cases of emergency.
The patient is provided with a peak flow meter to monitor readings and a peak flow diary to monitor asthma symptoms regularly. Preliminary tests conducted include a chest X-ray, pulmonary or lung function tests and blood haemogram including ESR. Two weeks later, doctors review the record of the peak flow chart and the track result and proceed to prepare a "personalised asthma management plan".
The cost of this programme is Rs 3,950, spread over a period of three months. Similarly, a chronic care programme on hypertension comes with a special 50 per cent discount on two additional consultations throughout the year with the specialist. The programme includes consultation, investigation and regular follow-ups.
While Max Healthcare is focussing on consolidating its position in the NCR region before expanding to other cities, Apollo's boutique maternity centre, The Cradle, "is definitely going to expand to other cities" according to Varun Talwar, joint director, The Cradle.
Started by Dabur's Amit Burman and Talwar who invested nearly Rs 20 crore (Rs 200 million) in it, the place is definitely worth a look. There's state-of-the-art equipment that has been specially imported to India, like multi-positioning beds, high frequency ventilators and a dedicated neonatal ambulance with a neonatal transport ventilator and incubator.
Then, there are three retail outlets, which sell toys, knick-knacks, books and baby clothes as well as maternity wear. There's even a multi-cuisine restaurant and a play area for kids. "We have leading doctors, gynaecologists and paediatricians with us; that's why we have managed 50 deliveries in our first three months," says Talwar.
The Cradle has signed agreements with companies like HSBC, American Express and HCL Technology in association with insurance companies. Talwar is now busy working out deals, "directly, without involving insurance companies" with business houses and corporates for special packages that employees can choose from when they walk into The Cradle.
Deliveries at this centre can cost anywhere between Rs 40,000 and Rs 100,000 and with special packages starting soon, corporate executives will definitely find discounts here too.
"We are targeting corporate executives and hopefully within a few months we'll have some special packages to announce," confirms Talwar, who expects to break-even within two years.


This little crustacean, is an amphipod (Iphimedia obesa) and is about 1 cm long.
As with many small subjects that are difficult to appreciate with the normal eye, they take on added interest when photographed at greater than life size magnification. This one was photographed whilst diving in Loch Carron. Scotland. It is not a creature that many have tried to photograph due to its small size and skittish behaviour.
This image was judged the best British macro image at the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition - UPY 2015 London. The image was titled 'The Amphipod has Landed' as it seemed to fit the scene of a rather alien looking creature on the lunar like surface of a dead men's finger.
Nikon D600, 105mm VR micro + Marumi +5 dry dioptre. Single snooted strobe.