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Winners announced: US Captive Review Awards 2017
By Austin Gabrielson
Category: Captive Management – Enterprise Risk Captives
Winner: Atlas Insurance Management
Judges comments: Atlas impressed the judges with their on- and offshore footprint and diverse client base. The firm's experience, coupled with a desire to continue innovating and evolve its client offerings was noted as particularly important as uncertainty continues to reign in the enterprise risk captive arena.
Highly Commended: MIJS Captive Management, LLC
Learn more – http://captivereview.com/news/winners-announced-us-captive-review-awards-2017/
Partner Matthew Howard Battled with a Tiger shark
Matthew Howard of Atlanta did battle with about a 12-foot long, 1,000-pound tiger shark on Wednesday while fishing aboard the Shock'n Y'all with Capt. Bill Waitsman and deckhand Mike Meyers.
"I'm really feeling it now," Howard said a couple of hours after he stepped off the boat Wednesday. "It was a lot of fun and quite the adventure." Read More
July 1, 2017 WC Georgia Rule Change: Beware of Petitions for Medical Treatment
Georgia Workers' Compensation Adjusters should be aware of a Rule change and a new form, which will require a quick decision to either controvert or authorize medical treatment/tests prescribed by an authorized treating physician. Effective 7/1/2017, the WC Board amended Rule 205 to add subsection (c) authorizing use of the new form WC-PMT, which is attached.
This new WC-PMT (Petition for Medical Treatment) does not require submission of the form by the healthcare provider, as is done with a Form WC-205. Instead, new Board Rule 205(c) allows the claimants and the claimants' attorney to complete a Petition for Medical Treatment (WC-PMT) when:
1) ATP has recommended medical treatment/testing;
2) Employer/Insurer have been provided medical documentation confirming recommended medical treatment/testing for at least five (5) business days; and
3) Employer/Insurer has failed to authorize the treatment/testing recommended by ATP.
When the foregoing three steps have been met, the employee or their attorney may file the WC-PMT, which will result in the issuance of a notice requiring the Employer/Insurer to participate in a telephonic conference before an ALJ so the Employer/Insurer has an opportunity to explain why the requested medical treatment/testing has not been authorized. The telephonic conference will occur within 5 days from the date the petition is filed.
Employer/Insurer may authorize treatment/testing by completing WC-PMT Section C. or controvert treatment/testing by completing WC-PMT Section D. Be sure to timely respond to WC-PMTs going forward.
Feel free to contact us with any questions. If you need assistance in handling the conference calls, or in the alternative, would like our firm to handle the conference call for you, just give us a call.
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MIJS Wins the Large Firm Pounds Per Person Category in the 6th Annual Legal Food Frenzy Competition
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr announced that law firms and legal organizations across Georgia raised a record breaking 1.34 million pounds of food during the 6th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy.
"More than 60 percent of kids in Georgia are eligible for free or reduced meals during the school year," said Attorney General Chris Carr. "During the summer, these children and families count on their regional food banks as a source of food. The Georgia Legal Food Frenzy is designed to ensure the food banks are sufficiently stocked to meet this increased demand. We are extremely proud to work alongside our partners at the Georgia Food Bank Association, the State Bar of Georgia and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia on this campaign, and I want to thank the Georgia legal community for demonstrating, once again, their passion and dedication in this most worthy effort."
A total of 215 law firms and legal organizations, representing more than 14,000 members, competed for the grand prize Attorney General's Cup.
"Thank you again to the legal community and our leadership for championing the fight against hunger," said Executive Director of the Georgia Food Bank Association Danah Craft. "This year's efforts were truly outstanding. We are honored to be working with you and know that, together, we can become a hunger-free Georgia."
"We are extremely proud of our members and the work of our Young Lawyers Division," said State Bar of Georgia President Patrick T. O'Connor. "The Georgia Legal Food Frenzy gives us a chance to give back to our communities and help some of the most vulnerable in our state. The money we've raised ensures that children will be fed throughout the summer. It doesn't get much more important than that."
Since its inception in 2012, the Georgia Legal Food Frenzy has raised the equivalent of 6.34 million pounds of food.
Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele LLP won the Large Firm Pounds Per Person category once again in the Legal Food Frenzy competition with 324 pounds per employee, the most computed pounds (includes bonuses) per employee of any large firm.
In total, MIJS raised $8,101 and 54 pounds for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The Georgia Food Bank Association was able to raise a record breaking 1.34 million pounds statewide! This is an incredible accomplishment that will have a real impact on the children and hardworking families served by the food banks every single day.
Attorney General Carr will be recognizing MIJS and the rest of the winners at the Annual Bar Meeting on Jekyll Island during the plenary session on Friday, June 9th from 9 – 12 AM.
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Each nuclear power plant in Canada has multiple, robust safety systems designed to prevent accidents, and reduce its effects should one occur. All of these systems are maintained and inspected regularly, and upgraded when necessary, to ensure plants meet or exceed strict safety standards established by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. The systems perform three fundamental safety functions: controlling the reactor, cooling the fuel and containing radiation.
All nuclear power plants in Canada use the CANDU design - a safe, reliable, reactor technology.
CANDU reactors produce electricity through a process known as fission. Fission is the process of splitting atoms of natural uranium inside the reactor, releasing radiation and heat.
The split atoms then continue a "chain reaction": more atoms continue to be split, resulting in more radiation and heat.
The heat - energy - is harnessed to make steam to power the turbines and generators, which in turn produce electricity.
After the uranium, or nuclear fuel, has been used in the reactor, it is removed and stored securely in a pool for a period of 6 to 10 years.
The water in the pool continues to cool the fuel and provides shielding against radiation.
All of Canada's fuel pools are built in ground, in separate buildings at the nuclear power plant, and are designed to withstand earthquakes.
Controlling the reactor involves increasing, decreasing or stopping the chain reaction happening inside the reactor.
When the reactor is operating, the chain reaction (or power level) is controlled by moving adjuster rods and varying the water level in vertical cylinders.
Sensitive detectors constantly monitor different aspects, like temperature, pressure and the reactor power level.
When necessary, CANDU reactors can safely and automatically shut down within seconds.
All nuclear power reactors in Canada have two independent, fast-acting and equally effective shutdown systems.
The first shutdown system is made up of rods that drop automatically and stop the chain reaction if something irregular is detected.
The second system injects a liquid, or poison, inside the reactor to immediately stop the chain reaction.
Both systems work without power or operator intervention. However, they can also be manually activated.
These systems are regularly and safely tested.
Once a CANDU reactor is shut down, it will stay that way until restarted by the operators in the control room.
There is no possibility of the reactor accidentally restarting on its own after it's shut down. The reactor must be manually restarted. This is another important safety feature.
Following shutdown, the amount of energy produced by the reactor decreases rapidly.
The nuclear fuel will, however, continue to produce some heat and must be cooled.
That heat, called decay heat, represents a small fraction of the heat produced during normal operation.
The heat transport system brings the heat produced by the reactor to the steam generators.
This system is made up of very robust pipes, filled with heavy water - a rare type of water found in nature. Pipes and other components are maintained and inspected regularly, and replaced if necessary.
Inspections include measuring pipe wear and tear and identifying any microscopic cracks or changes well before they become a problem.
On average, one out of 7,000 drops of water is heavy water. It is 10% heavier than regular water because it includes a heavy form of hydrogen called deuterium.
The second system, the steam system, uses normal water. The heat from the reactor turns this water into steam to run the turbines and generators.
That steam is then cooled and condensed using a third system that pumps in cold water from a body of water such as a lake or reservoir. This is called the condenser cooling system.
Like other components, the steam and condenser cooling systems are regularly inspected.
These inspections take place throughout the life of the nuclear facilities to confirm that aging equipment is functioning as originally designed.
A simpler cooling system is used when the reactor is shut down for an extended period, for example during a planned outage.
It requires little power to function and is connected directly to the heat transport system. It allows the primary coolant system to be partly drained to perform inspection and maintenance work (e.g., inspection of the steam generator tubes or replacement of pump components).
Cooling systems need electricity to operate. Under normal operation, they get their electricity from the same power grid as the rest of us.
Nuclear power plants in Canada are also equipped with multiple sources of backup power if they get disconnected from the grid.
Sources of backup power include onsite power - that is, the power produced by the plant itself.
Some plants include even more equipment.
You can learn more by watching what would happen in the very unlikely event of a total station blackout – the situation that led to the Fukushima accident following the large tsunami that destroyed all available power sources onsite.
One of the inherent and proven safety features of CANDU reactors is their ability to cool the reactor through natural circulation.
In CANDU reactors, natural circulation takes over when the pumps that normally push the coolant through the heat transport system stop functioning.
For natural circulation to continue over time, steam generators need to be filled with cool water.
In the unlikely event of a loss of heavy water, which could, for example, be caused by a pipe break, the emergency injection system would ensure water continues to circulate over the containers holding the fuel to cool it.
They would do this by working with pressurized tanks of nitrogen or pumps.
A collection basin located in the basement of the reactor building would recover the water and pump it back into the reactor until repairs could be made.
As one of the actions mandated by the CNSC following the Fukushima accident, nuclear power plant operators in Canada have been acquiring emergency mitigation equipment, such as portable power generators and pumps, which could be used to bring reactors to a safe shutdown state during a severe accident.
The equipment, located onsite and offsite, is easily transported and could be used in several ways.
For instance, it could be used to stabilize reactors, supply power to the control room and add water to the used nuclear fuel pools so they could continue cooling the used nuclear fuel.
Nuclear reactors are built with multiple barriers to safely contain radiation.
At the heart of all CANDU reactors are hardened ceramic pellets made of natural uranium.
These pellets contain the radiation. They form the first layer of containment.
The pellets are enclosed in rods, which form the second layer of containment. CANDU fuel rods are made of zircaloy, a metal alloy extremely resistant to heat and corrosion.
The rods are then loaded into pressure tubes, which are part of the heat transport system. This is the third layer of containment.
The pressure tubes are contained inside a metal tank called the calandria, which itself is contained inside a thick vault made of reinforced concrete.
The fourth layer of containment is the building that houses and protects the reactor.
The walls of the reactor building are made of at least one metre of reinforced concrete.
The reactor building is surrounded by an exclusion (buffer) zone.
During normal operation, nuclear power plants release very small amounts of radiation into the air and water.
These releases come from the reactor and its system and from waste management activities.
In order to reduce airborne releases, highly efficient filters and radiation monitors are installed as part of the ventilation systems.
Filters remove over 99% of the radiation from the air before it is released to the environment.
Similar systems are also installed to remove radioactivity from waterborne releases.
These releases usually come from wash water used to clean surfaces, floors and laundry, as well as from water draining from showers and sinks.
All radiation releases from nuclear facilities in Canada are very small. They are monitored and controlled by the plant operator, and reported to the CNSC.
The release levels are well below regulatory limits and do not pose any risk to the health and safety of persons or the environment.
Filtering systems are regularly inspected and power plant operators must, by law, report all radioactive releases into the environment.
Safety systems are in place so that, in case of an accident, they can protect the containment from internal pressure due to steam releases inside the reactor building.
In a single-unit station, internal pressure would be lowered by spraying water from a dousing tank.
In a multi-unit station, pressure would be lowered by releasing steam and hot gases from the reactor building to the vacuum building.
The vacuum building is a structure specifically designed to quickly and safely lower pressure inside the reactor building. This building also has a dousing system to control pressure.
The vacuum and dousing systems work without power and are tested periodically under the supervision of CNSC inspectors.
Multi-unit nuclear power plant text version.
CNSC inspector taking a first-hand look at a newly installed passive autocatalytic recombiner.
Hydrogen gas can be produced during a severe accident. Hydrogen gas, which is flammable, could cause an explosion and damage the containment, as well as to personnel and other parts of the plant.
To deal with the potential hazards of hydrogen gas, most CANDU plants are equipped with hydrogen igniters or burners.
Recently, nuclear power plant operators have begun installing passive autocatalytic recombiners.
These are devices which passively (without need for external power) remove hydrogen from the containment and effectively reduce the risk of an explosion or fire.


Deepika Padukone and husband Ranveer Singh have been enjoying married life to the fullest and have been vocal about the same. Since tying the knot, both stars have not held back on praising the other, apart from gushing about the joys of being married.
The star-couple who had been together for over six years before taking the plunge have often been spotted heading out on romantic getaways in between their hectic filming schedules. While most other married couples in Bollywood are often quizzed on their plans to start a family, if not already surrounded by pregnancy rumours, Deepika and Ranveer have managed to the unnecessary questions at bay.


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Q: CSS table span hover inheritance Trying to understand what is going on, maybe someone can explain.
Upon :HOVER I want the entire table content to go transparent. This works for text inside td wrappers. However, text inside a span wrapper doesn't know it should go transparent.
If I remove color:#897 from the span CSS suddenly it does what I want and all text goes transparent. I did try all sorts of CSS tricks to no avail, the table refuses to recognize span as a descendant of table. What is wrong and how to fix it, if possible.

A: The reason is that you define color in SPAN as table#Factors span & you define your hover table#Factors:hover So color of SPAN still override you table#Factors:hover class color. Write like this:
table#Factors:hover span{
  color:transparent;
}

Check this http://jsfiddle.net/AyNg3/
Read this for more http://diythemes.com/thesis/css-specificity-thesis/

A: jsFiddle
table:hover,
table:hover span{
    color: transparent;
    background: transparent;
}

You just needed to include a selector for the span as well.

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A roller-coaster afternoon ended with Leamington confirming National League North safety with a game to spare courtesy of a creditable draw at Bootham Crescent, writes Paul Edwards.
With scorelines in the games affecting Brakes changing constantly throughout the afternoon it was difficult to keep track of the potential permutations but in the end it did not matter as Paul Holleran's men took control of their own destiny thanks to a superb last-minute goal from substitute Matty Dodd.
It was clear to see how much confidence the victory over Chorley had instilled in the players in the early stages as, kitted out in a strange-looking combination of gold shirts and white shorts, they went toe to toe with the play-off chasing Minstermen.
Callum Gittings drove a low strike straight at keeper Adam Bartlett, while Aidan Connolly cut in from the right and curled in a low drive that Tony Breeden was forced to push behind for a corner.
York skipper Sean Newton backheaded well wide from a left-wing corner as Brakes continued to frustrate their hosts, pushing them back into their own half from another attack with some fine pressing.
The hosts came close when Breeden made a superb save from Simon Heslop's powerful strike, with James Mace well placed on the line to block the follow-up from Newton.
Connolly blazed a rising shot out of the ground after working himself into a good position, while Jack Edwards cracked a half-volley just wide but Leamington would hit the front two minutes before half-time.
A free-kick was swung into the penalty area from the left by Gittings and put into his own net by the unfortunate Alex Kempster.
At half-time, with Gainsborough and Tamworth both winning it was the perfect position to be in.
York are still in with a shout of finishing the season in the top seven, however, and began the second half with more intent.
Kieran Dunbar looks to show his pace on the left.
Connor Brown cut in from the right and fired a shot well wide and Josh Law curled another effort off target before York were level 11 minutes in, Newton slamming the loose ball home after Breeden had made a great save from Connolly.
The Minstermen's number 11 continued to cause problems for Leamington, firing in another effort that Breeden held on to before David Ferguson crashed a shot over the bar.
The Brakes skipper was called into action once more as he did well to hold on to a volley from City substitute Connor Smith.
Leamington were understandably starting to look a little leggy in their second game in less than 48 hours and Breeden was forced into another save from Newton.
With the packed terrace behind the goal baying for a second goal, they got their wish with four minutes remaining. Breeden made yet another fine save, this time from Adriano Moke,but was powerless to prevent Newton from heading in the follow-up.
Brakes were flat on their backs now but they picked themselves up for one final push and were rewarded in spectacular fashion when Dodd rose with a defender to meet fellow substitute Liam Canavan's left-wing cross and glance a header into the top corner to the delight of the 107 travelling supporters behind the goal.
Every single player ran to join Dodd as he wheeled off in celebration and minutes later it was mission complete as the final whistle went.
And on Saturday the party can really begin as Brakes welcome newly crowned champions Salford City to the Phillips 66 Community Stadium.
York City: Adam Bartlett, Connor Brown (Jonny Burn, 82), David Ferguson, Hamza Bencherif, Daniel Parslow, Adriano Moke, Sean Newton, Simon Heslop, Alex Kempster (Connor Smith, 72), Josh Law, Aidan Connolly.Subs not used: James Gray, Luke Simpson, Clovis Kamdjo.
Brakes: Tony Breeden, Junior English, Connor Gudger, Joe Magunda (Matt Dodd, 57), Jamie Hood, James Mace, Kieran Dunbar, Callum Gittings, Daniel Udoh, Jack Edwards (Kurtis Revan, 88), Ahmed Obeng (Liam Canavan, 82). Subs not used: Richard Taundry, Shay Nicholson.


The DQ project defines three levels of digital intelligence: citizenship, creativity and entrepreneurship. For students to become a Digital Leader they need to achieve all three.
Digital identity: The ability to create and manage one's online identity and reputation. This includes an awareness of one's online persona and management of the short-term and long-term impact of one's online presence.
Digital use: The ability to use digital devices and media, including the mastery of control in order to achieve a healthy balance between life online and offline.
Digital safety: The ability to manage risks online (e.g. cyberbullying, grooming, radicalisation) as well as problematic content (e.g. violence and obscenity), and to avoid and limit these risks.
Digital security: The ability to detect cyber threats (e.g. hacking, scams, malware), to understand best practices and to use suitable security tools for data protection.
Digital emotional intelligence: The ability to be empathetic and build good relationships with others online.
Digital communication: The ability to communicate and collaborate with others using digital technologies and media.
Digital literacy: The ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share and create content as well as competency in computational thinking.
Digital rights: The ability to understand and uphold personal and legal rights, including the rights to privacy, intellectual property, freedom of speech and protection from hate speech.
Park, Y. (2016) 8 Digital skills we must teach our children. World Economic Forum.


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//  qDPC.cpp
//  practice10
//
//  Created by Joel Whang on 6/12/15.
//  Copyright (c) 2015 Joel Whang. All rights reserved.
//

#include "qDPC.h"

/* C++ program to calculate the quantative DPC
 Updated 5/5/2015
 */

#include <opencv2/core/core.hpp>
#include <opencv2/imgproc/imgproc.hpp>
#include <opencv2/highgui/highgui.hpp>
#include <opencv2/video/background_segm.hpp>
#include <iostream>
#include <string>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <dirent.h>
#include <complex.h>
#include <ctime>
#include <unordered_map>
#include <sys/stat.h>
#include <dispatch/dispatch.h>

using namespace std;
using namespace cv;

#include "domeCoordinates.h"

//Check if file exists
inline bool exists_test (const std::string& name) {
    struct stat buffer;
    return (stat (name.c_str(), &buffer) == 0);
}

/*Calculate the DPC of two images */
cv::Mat calcDPC( cv::Mat image1, cv::Mat image2)
{

    cv::cvtColor(image1,image1,COLOR_BGRA2GRAY);//convert to grayscale
    cv::cvtColor(image2,image2,COLOR_BGRA2GRAY);

    image1.convertTo(image1,CV_32FC1);
    image2.convertTo(image2,CV_32FC1);

    cv::Mat tmp1, tmp2;
    cv::subtract(image1, image2, tmp1);
    cv::add(image1, image2, tmp2);

    cv::Mat output;
    cv::divide(tmp1,tmp2,output);

    // Crop the ROI to a circle to get rid of noise
    int16_t circPad = 100;
    cv::Mat circMask(output.size(),CV_32FC1,cv::Scalar(0));
    cv::Point center(cvRound(output.rows/2),cvRound(output.cols/2));
    cv::circle(circMask, center, cvRound(output.rows/2)-circPad ,cv::Scalar(1.0), -1,8,0);
    cv::multiply(output,circMask,output);

    //normalize
    double min_1, max_1;
    cv::minMaxLoc(output, &min_1, &max_1);
    output.convertTo(output, CV_8UC1, 255/(max_1 - min_1), - min_1 * 255.0/(max_1 - min_1));

    return output;
}

void assignAtIndex(int i, int j,complex<double> result, cv::Mat real, cv::Mat imag) {
    real.at<double>(i, j) = result.real();
    imag.at<double>(i, j) = result.imag();
}

cv::Mat qDPC_loop(vector<cv::Mat>dpcList, vector<cv::Mat>transferFunctionList, double reg)
{

    vector<Mat> complexPlanes_idx1;
    vector<Mat> complexPlanes_idx2;
    Mat planes[2];

    // Initialize Results
    Mat ph_dpc_ft_real = Mat::zeros(dpcList.at(0).size(), CV_64F);
    Mat ph_dpc_ft_imag = Mat::zeros(dpcList.at(0).size(), CV_64F);
    Mat dpcComplex, tmp;

    vector<cv::Mat> dpcFtRealList(dpcList.size());
    vector<cv::Mat> dpcFtImagList(dpcList.size());

    Mat padded;
    //expand input image to optimal size
    int m = getOptimalDFTSize( dpcList.at(0).rows );
    int n = getOptimalDFTSize( dpcList.at(0).cols ); // on the border add zero values

    dispatch_queue_t queue = dispatch_get_global_queue(DISPATCH_QUEUE_PRIORITY_DEFAULT, 0);

    for (int idx = 0; idx<transferFunctionList.size(); idx++)
        {

        //void copyMakeBorder(InputArray src, OutputArray dst, int top, int bottom, int left, int right, int borderType, const Scalar& value=Scalar() )
        copyMakeBorder(transferFunctionList.at(idx), padded, 0, m - transferFunctionList.at(idx).rows, 0, n - transferFunctionList.at(idx).cols, BORDER_CONSTANT, Scalar::all(0));
        copyMakeBorder(dpcList.at(idx), padded, 0, m - dpcList.at(idx).rows, 0, n - dpcList.at(idx).cols, BORDER_CONSTANT, Scalar::all(0));

        // Take Fourier Transforms of DPC Images
        planes[0] = Mat_<double>(dpcList.at(idx));
        planes[1] = Mat::zeros(dpcList.at(idx).size(), CV_64F);

        //merge array of Mats into one Mat. 2 refers to size of array.
        merge(planes, 2, dpcComplex);
        dft(dpcComplex, dpcComplex);

        if (idx==0){
            split(dpcComplex, complexPlanes_idx1);
            dpcFtRealList.at(idx) = complexPlanes_idx1[0];
            dpcFtImagList.at(idx) = complexPlanes_idx1[1];
        } else if (idx == 1) {
            split(dpcComplex, complexPlanes_idx2);
            dpcFtRealList.at(idx) = complexPlanes_idx2[0];
            dpcFtImagList.at(idx) = complexPlanes_idx2[1];
        }
    }

    // Try all of this inside of a loop to properly deal with complex values
    //loop through each pixel (i,j)
    dispatch_apply(dpcComplex.cols, queue, ^(size_t l){
        for (int j=0; j < dpcComplex.rows; j++){
            int i = (int) l;

            complex<double> H_sum = std::complex<double>(0,0);
            complex<double> Hi_sum = std::complex<double>(0,0);
            complex<double> I_sum = std::complex<double>(0,0);
            complex<double> result;

            //get value of each transfer function at (i,j)
            H_sum += std::complex<double>(0,transferFunctionList.at(0).at<double>(i,j));
            Hi_sum += std::complex<double>(0,-1*transferFunctionList.at(0).at<double>(i,j));
            I_sum += std::complex<double>(dpcFtRealList.at(0).at<double>(i,j),dpcFtImagList.at(0).at<double>(i,j));

            H_sum += std::complex<double>(0,transferFunctionList.at(1).at<double>(i,j));
            Hi_sum += std::complex<double>(0,-1*transferFunctionList.at(1).at<double>(i,j));
            I_sum += std::complex<double>(dpcFtRealList.at(1).at<double>(i,j),dpcFtImagList.at(1).at<double>(i,j));

            result = ((I_sum*Hi_sum)/(abs(H_sum)*abs(H_sum) + reg));

            assignAtIndex(i, j, result, ph_dpc_ft_real, ph_dpc_ft_imag);
        }
    });

    cv::Mat diff = complexPlanes_idx1[0] != complexPlanes_idx2[0];
    Mat ph_complex_ft, ph_complex;
    planes[0] = ph_dpc_ft_real;
    planes[1] = ph_dpc_ft_imag;

    merge(planes, 2, ph_complex_ft);
    dft(ph_complex_ft, ph_complex, DFT_INVERSE);
    split(ph_complex, complexPlanes_idx2);

    return complexPlanes_idx2[0]; // Real Part
}

Mat dpc(Mat dpc11, Mat dpc12, Mat dpc21, Mat dpc22, Mat trans1, Mat trans2, double reg)
{
    trans1.convertTo(trans1,CV_64FC1);//CV_64FC1: 64-bit, float, 1 channel
    trans2.convertTo(trans2,CV_64FC1);

    normalize(trans1, trans1, -1, 1, CV_MINMAX);
    normalize(trans2, trans2, -1, 1, CV_MINMAX);

    vector<cv::Mat> transferFunctionList;
    transferFunctionList.push_back(trans1);
    transferFunctionList.push_back(trans2);

    // Crop to square
    dpc11 = dpc11 (CellScopeCropHorz);
    dpc12 = dpc12 (CellScopeCropHorz);
    dpc21 = dpc21 (CellScopeCropHorz);
    dpc22 = dpc22 (CellScopeCropHorz);

    //Compute DPC Images
    cv::Mat dpc1 = calcDPC(dpc11,dpc12);
    cv::Mat dpc2 = calcDPC(dpc21,dpc22);

    vector<cv::Mat> dpcList;
    dpcList.push_back(dpc1);
    dpcList.push_back(dpc2);

    Mat ph_dpc = qDPC_loop(dpcList,transferFunctionList,reg);
    normalize(ph_dpc, ph_dpc, -0.3, 1.4, CV_MINMAX);

    Mat cm_ph_dpc;
    cv::applyColorMap(ph_dpc, cm_ph_dpc, COLORMAP_COOL);

    ph_dpc.convertTo(ph_dpc, CV_32F);
    cv::cvtColor(ph_dpc, ph_dpc, COLOR_GRAY2BGRA);

    //must convert Mat type to CV_8UC1 for UIIMageView to take in
    double minVal, maxVal;
    minMaxLoc(ph_dpc, &minVal, &maxVal);
    Mat draw;
    ph_dpc.convertTo(draw, CV_8U, 255.0/(maxVal - minVal), -minVal*255.0/(maxVal - minVal));
//    ph_dpc.convertTo(ph_dpc, CV_8UC4);

    return draw;
}

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Homemade in our Bakery! Dark chocolate layered with REAL white cocoa butter chocolate – flavored with peppermint oil and topped with a few crushed candy canes for decoration.
Organic vanilla cake flavored with coconut and topped with coconut buttercream. We use coconut without sugar – more coconut FLAVOR, less sugar!
Sugar free cream cheese cake filling over almond flour crust crumbs with homemade fruit topping.
Grassfed beef steak with grilled bell peppers and onions served with a cup of teriyaki sauce.
Stir-fried veggies tossed in ginger sesame noodles.
No green cherries here! Just our rich buttery cookie dough loaded with real dried cherries, pineapple, organic dates and pecans.
Cornbread dressing made with a special twist of dried cranberries. We make our cornbread homemade from fresh-ground organic corn, organic eggs and local buttermilk.Quality ingredients make a superior dish!
"No antibiotics added" white chicken and fresh celery in seasoned mayonnaise.
It's cauliflower seasoned like dressing with onions and celery, sage and poultry herbs. A great way to get the flavor without the carbs. Made with vegetable stock.
A bountiful harvest of beans, barley and vegetables spiced with flavors reminiscent of Tuscany.
Traditional tuna salad with real mayonnaise, fresh celery and classic seasonings and no preservatives.
Penne pasta with smoked gouda, fresh spinach and roasted peppers in a rich, creamy dressing.
Quinoa in a light, garlic dressing with fresh plum tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, & scallions.
Steamed potatoes in real mayonnaise with fresh celery, carrots, onions & peppers, seasoned to perfection and contains no preservatives.
Orzo pasta in a garlic Italian dressing with flavorful roasted tomatoes and salty, briny capers.
A creamy macaroni salad made with fresh celery, carrots, peppers & onions in a dressing of real mayonnaise, sour cream and a hint of mustard, seasoned with our special spice blend and no preservatives.
Steamed red potatoes, real mayonnaise, and a tangy mix of herbs make this a perfect summer potato salad.
Chick peas with black & green olives, bell peppers and fresh onions in a flavorful Italian vinaigrette.
Quinoa salad in a light citrus dressing with crunchy, fresh vegetables, dried cranberries and sliced almonds.
No need to deny yourself of the simple things. This moist, chewy brownie w/ mint chips contains no sugar and is low-carb which makes it diabetic and keto-diet friendly.
ABF chicken tenders and potatoes grilled and roasted with lemon, garlic, oregano and olive oil.
Grassfed Local LIGHT Farms Beef in a light broth with fresh carrots, green peas topped with homemade mashed potatoes. Perfect comfort food.
Dark and smooth – rich with chocolate flavor and not overly sweet. Our homemade pie is served in a lard crust with real whipped cream. Baker's choice: Chocolate Silk Pie is sometimes served in mni-tart shells instead of whole pie slices.
Big juicy slices of peach baked with a crumble topping of whole grain organic oats and butter. We think this could qualify for breakfast… even when you add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Blackened ABF White Meat Chicken & ABF Uncured Smoked Sausage on top of pasta coated with our lightly spicy Cajun cream.
Whole wheat (fresh-ground) dark chocolate cake w/ ahhhhmazingly buttery chocolate buttercream frosting.
Fat bombs can satisfy your hunger in a hurry and keep you going on a low-carb or diabetic diet. Our German Chocolate flavor is chocolate base with coconut and pecans blended in.
Insanely moist and buttery cake with no sugar or grain!
No gluten, no grain, no sugar – lots of lemon flavor with crunchy poppy seeds.
ABF white meat in our creamy chicken stew with fresh carrots and green peas. Topped with a slab of puff pastry to make it a meal.
Roasted spaghetti squash layered with our homemade marinara, ricotta & mozzarella cheese.
Coffee flavored chocolate cookie with white chocolate chips.
Moist chocolate brownie w/ our homemade organic peanut butter.
Decadent! Almond flavored cake grain free cake flavored with pecans and coconut, frosted with cream cheese frosting and topped with more toasted pecans and coconut.
An old-fashioned buckle is a dessert similar to a coffee cake. Ours is whole wheat and blueberries mixed together into a moist tender cake with cinnamon streusel topping.
Homemade marinara sauce loaded with LIGHT Farms grassfed ground beef layered with pasta, ricotta and mozzarella cheese – beautiful cheesy crust on top.
Perfect for breakfast or a snack, grain free, gluten free & sugar free cinnamon muffin with pecan streusel baked on top.
No need to deny yourself of the simple things. This moist, chewy brownie w/ walnuts contains no sugar and is low-carb which makes it diabetic and keto-diet friendly.
Organic pumpkin and spice in this diabetic friendly low-carb dessert bar.
Fresh apples in this gluten free cake w/ homemade caramel sauce.
Moist and chewy gluten free & grain free brownie made with almond flour, cocoa powder and organic cane sugar – swirled with cream cheese.
Homemade Oatmeal Cookies sandwiching our fluffy homemade Buttercream Frosting. Step aside, Lil' Deb – our most requested bakery item!
Fat bombs can satisfy your hunger in a hurry and keep you going on a low-carb or diabetic diet.
Buttery, crispy cookie with M&M candies (made with organic flour, real butter and organic eggs).
We've put whole organic oats, organic raisins and cinnamon spice in this buttery rich cookie.
Rich, moist and completely from scratch. Dark chocolate cake made from organic unbleached flour and organic cane sugar studded with pecans. Layered with homemade rich fudge frosting (all butter – NO hydrogenated shortening). Drizzled with homemade caramel sauce made with butter and organic cane sugar.
9″ Pie-style lightly sweetened baked cheesecake topped with homemade sauce of lightly sweetened (kind of tart) raspberries and garnished with white chocolate drizzle and fresh raspberries. Fully baked, chilled and ready to serve. Serves 6-8.
9″ Pumpkin pie made with half the sugar, organic pumpkin, organic eggs & cinnamon spice. Decorated with real whipped cream. Fully baked, chilled and ready to serve. Serves 6-8.
Layers of organic from-scratch made angel food cake, lightly sweetened homemade strawberry sauce, fresh strawberries and real whipped cream. Ready to serve in a disposable plastic see-through trifle container. Serves 6-8.
Smooth & creamy baked blend of white cheddar, yellow cheddar & mozzarella cheeses with cream over macaroni.
Unsweetened mashed potato covered with generous topping of pecan streusel.
Organic white basmati rice baked with fresh broccoli and cheddar cheese sauce.
Chopped Baked Potato blended with cheese and sour cream baked into a casserole topped with chopped bacon and green onions.
Roasted spaghetti squash drizzled with browned butter infused with fresh sage and topped with chopped toasted walnuts.
Fresh yellow summer squash cooked with onion and baked in cheese, cream and breadcrumbs. Topped with more cheese and buttery bread crumbs.
Layers of fresh zucchini and tomatoes with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Classic fall spiced treat frosted with cream cheese frosting.
Toasted pecan pieces in buttery pecan flavored base. Fat bombs can satisfy your hunger in a hurry and keep you going on a low-carb or diabetic diet.
No grain in this sugar free muffin flavored with chocolate chips and coffee.
Sugar free chocolate and peanut butter layered together to make a yummy PB "cup" treat.
Sugar Free and Low-Carb – chocolate cake with vanilla frosting blended with homemade sugar free chocolate cookie crumbs.
Who says blondies need chocolate chips – this VEGAN one is simple and delicious with pecans.
Unbelievably, fresh zucchini keeps this lightly sweetened whole wheat spice cake moist!
Dark chocolate whole wheat cake topped with thick coconut frosting, chocolate ganache and chopped almonds.
Pasta tossed in pesto made in-house from fresh basil leaves, olive oil & Parmesan cheese.
Fresh broccoli layered with heavy cream and cheese baked into a fluffy casserole that's a perfect side for your protein or even a vegetarian meal on its own.
ABF chicken tenders grilled with garlic lemon butter sauce.
Enjoy a dinner roll that won't raise your blood sugar level – no grain and no gluten. Unbelievably good. Sold in packs of twosies.
Homemade chili loaded with LOCAL grassfed LIGHT Farms beef – no beans or fillers. Also great as a meal starter – add your own beans, make a taco salad with a house and corn chips, pour over a baked potato or serve on hot dogs.
Perfect with LIGHT Farms chili OR Fajita Steak.
No grain, no gluten ingredients and low carb. Ginger and spices with pecans in muffin treat.
We don't do red food dye – so you get BROWN VELVET! It's sugar free and served with cream cheese frosting.
Almond flour crust with cheesecake & cinnamon "sugar" on top.
Our delicous chewy grain free/gluten free brownie topped Reese's Peanut Butter chips.
First, we make a caramelized sauce from the Guinness which adds a rich malty depth to the cake. Instead of dry powdered ginger, we add FRESH grated ginger which just kicks up the flavor (and punch!). If you love Traditional REAL Gingerbread you'll in for a treat.
Whole wheat with fresh cranberries and walnuts, lightly sweetened – sweet & tart together!
Freshly baked sweet potatoes blended with real cream and LIGHT Farms organic eggs baked in a lard crust topped with real fresh whipped cream – classic southern pie.
Gluten free & grain free – chewy, salty -sweet. Addictive.
Salty -sweet southern classic! Cheddar cheese and pineapple baked together with a buttery crumb topping.
Cauliflower rice with peppers and onions seasoned with fajita seasoning, lime and cilantro.
LIGHT Farms organic eggs scrambled and layered into a whole wheat tortilla with cheese and grilled mixed veggies.
Red potatoes with onions, red & green bell peppers and crispy bacon.
Uncured & nitrite free ham with swiss cheese baked into LIGHT Farms LOCAL organic eggs.
Dense moist bar of organic pumpkin and spice with cream cheese frosting.
Even if you're not vegetarian, you'll love our homemade vegetarian meatballs (NO SOY!) Made from cheese, sprouted whole grain (gluten free) cereal, organic local eggs, ground nuts & seasonings – only REAL FOOD, of course!
Orzo pasta loaded with grilled rainbow veggies with crumbled feta.
Pasta topped with our fresh raw Homemade Marinara Fresca Sauce.
Fresh raw marinara sauce made with only plum tomatoes, olive oil, shallots, garlic, basil & sea salt. Warm gently and enjoy over your meatballs and spaghetti squash. Carb counting? Only 3 net carbs per 1/2 cup.


Township flag — See Ch. 27.
Authority to have a municipal seal — See N.J.S.A. 40:69A-29(c).
The Seal heretofore provided and used by and for the Township as its Official Seal is hereby established and continued as the Official Seal of the Township. Said Official Seal is represented below.
The Official Seal shall be kept in the office of the Township Clerk, who shall be the custodian thereof. Said Seal shall be imprinted upon all official documents, papers and instruments executed by or on behalf of the Township.


This entry was posted in Retirement Party and tagged Individual Retirement Account, IRA, Retirement, retirement planning, Roth IRA, Traditional IRA by Cole. Bookmark the permalink.
So where do I actually open up a Roth IRA account? Do you have any advice on choosing the right bank or broker?
I'm actually in the process of doing this myself. First I plan on checking out each institution I bank or trade with to see what their options are. The two main things I am concerned with are the fees and investment options. The goal for me is to keep fees low and invest in a life cycle fund, which is a fund which will automatically reallocate between asset classes as your get older. It's kind of like a set and forget it approach and is the same method I use for my 401k. So I would start with who you currently bank with and if you don't like what is offered check out some of the major online brokers, Schwab, Etrade, TD Ameritrade, etc. looking for avg/low fees and ability to invest in index or life cycle funds.
I would think that the Roth IRA would be superior in the long run, based soley off the fact that the interest you earn is not taxed upon taking it out. So basically you put in $5,000 (which is taxed) but then get out $6,000 (which is not) basically skipping out of $1000 worth of taxes. Is this logic correct, or am I missing something?
If your investments earns $1,000 then yes your logic is correct. You would not have to pay taxes on that $1,000 in earnings. But do keep in mind that returns are not guaranteed, as with all investments there is some risk of loss.


In glorious sunshine, the gates have finally opened for the cycling event of the year, BikeRadar Live.
The Pro Dual Slalom riders have started practising on the course in preparation for the MBUK Eliminator Dual Slalom, and here's a quick video to whet your appetite for tomorrow's race action. Look out for Brian Lopes, Scott Beaumont, Michal Prokop, Marc Beaumont, Roger Rinderknecht and Chris Kovarik.
Tickets can be bought on the gate – more information is available on the BikeRadar Live website.


So there has been a bit of a curry theme going on has there not? This is completely unintentional but I decided to go with it and not only supply you with a new recipe, but also an entire 'takeaway' feel meal plan.
I don't make a habit of getting a takeaway as quality ones that don't use MSG or cream in everything are hard to find and often pricey. When I do get one I am rather partial to a Saag Aloo, which is basically potato and spinach with some spices and as I had a bunch of people round for sunday lunch this weekend I thought I would try my hand at it and it was tasty. So tasty in fact that I ate it for lunch and dinner.
This recipe uses real potatoes – gosh I know! Potato are not normally found on this blog as they are high in starch and not very nutrient dense and not part of the GAPS diet protocol which I was following last year, but we got some in our veg box and I thought I would give them a whirl. Feel free to use sweet potatoes though – it will produce a sweeter taste but it will still be divine! And one of the great things is that you are getting all the iron, calcium and green leafy goodness from the spinach in this dish, it feels like a treat but will actually do your body good – like all my recipes!
So if you fancy a takeaway type feel but don't want to pay for it or get all the junk that often goes in it then make these following recipes in advance and in bulk, freeze them, and then simply defrost when the desire for british-indian goodness over takes you.
Onion Bhaji's . So delicious and simple to make – I LOVE THEM!
Saag Aloo – see recipe below – be warned its addictive.
Courgette Fritters – a great grain free nan bread alternative.
Oven baked Butternut, coconut and chard/spinach curry.
So if you are planning a feast, having mates round or just want to have some curry to hand then fill your freezer with these goodies so when the takeaway comes a calling you can simply defrost and feast on naturally healthy goodness!
In a pan with fat (coconut oil or ghee) add the garlic, ginger and mustard seeds and cook for a minute. Add the diced potatoes and stir well.
Add all the other ingredients except spinach and water/broth. Cover the pan and stir - keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn't catch. After a minute or too ad a splash of water or broth and stir.
Keep an eye on the pan and make sure it doesn't catch, if it starts to add more liquid. Leave to cook with lid on for about 15 minutes.
Then add more salt and the spinach- cook for further 10 minutes.
Feel free to use sweet potato and to add more chilli if you like it spicy!
What you favourite takeaway indulgence?


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Visit to NATO by the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Colombia
08 Dec. 2021 -
Press Release (2021) 181
Issued on 07 Dec. 2021
Last updated: 07 Dec. 2021 16:33
On Wednesday, 08 December 2021, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Mircea Geoană will meet with Mr. Diego Molano, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Colombia, at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.
There will be no media opportunity.
Photographs of the meeting will be available on the NATO website after the event.
Follow the Deputy Secretary General on Twitter (@Mircea_Geoana). Also, follow us on @NATO and @NATOPress

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On Omens
Strange occurrences in the heavens frighten all people, and calamities on earth disturb everyone. When the Buddha was about to expound the Lotus Sutra, he caused the five omens and the six omens to appear. Of these, the omen of the earth shaking indicates that the earth trembled in six different ways. Interpreting these in the third volume of his Hokke Mongu, the Great Teacher T'ien-t'ai states: "[One of the six is that] the east rises and the west falls. The eastern quarter corresponds to the color green and governs the liver, which in turn governs the eyes. The western quarter corresponds to the color white and governs the lungs, which in turn govern the nose. Hence, the east rising and the west falling indicates that the benefit of the eyes appear, and in response, the earthly desires of the nose disappear. Similarly, when the benefits of the nose appear, in response, the earthly desires of the eyes disappear. In like manner, the rise and fall of the other directions signify the appearance of benefit and the disappearance of earthly desires with respect to the other sensory organs."
Concerning this, the Great Teacher Miao-lo says: "The directions signify the six sense organs. It is already established that the eyes and the nose represent, respectively, east and west. It follows, then, that the ears and the tongue correspond, respectively, to north and south. The center corresponds to the mind, while the four directions indicate the body. The body is endowed with the four sense organs, and the mind is connected to all four. Hence the mind induces rise or fall with respect to [the sensory functions of] the body."
The ten directions are "environment" (eho), and sentient beings are "life" (shoho). Environment is like the shadow, and life, the body. Without the body there can be no shadow. Similarly, without life, environment cannot exist, even though life is supported by its environment. The eyes correspond to the eastern quarter. From this we also know that the tongue corresponds to the southern quarter, the nose to the western quarter, the ears to the northern quarter, the body to all four quarters, and the mind to the center. Therefore, when the people's five sense organs are disordered, the four quarters as well as the center will be startled and shaken, and as signs of the consequent destruction of the land, mountains will collapse, grasses and trees wither and rivers run dry. When the people's eyes, ears and other sense organs are confused and disturbed, extraordinary changes occur in the heavens, and when their minds are agitated, the earth quakes.
What sutra was ever preached without the earth trembling in six different ways? This phenomenon invariably occurred each time the Buddha expounded a sutra. However, when the Buddha, about to expound the Lotus Sutra, caused the earth to quake in six different ways, the people were especially astounded. Bodhisattva Miroku asked a question about this phenomenon and Bodhisattva Monjushiri answered. This was because the omen was greater in both magnitude and duration than when the other sutras were preached, and the people's questions were therefore much more difficult to resolve. Thus Miao-lo states: "No Mahayana sutra was ever preached without multitudes of people gathering, without the Buddha emitting a ray of light from his forehead, without flowers raining down from heaven or without the earth quaking. However, never before had the people been as greatly mystified as they were now." This means that omens had heralded the preaching of all the other sutras as well, but none had ever been as awesome [as those which occurred when the Lotus Sutra was expounded]. For this reason the Great Teacher T'ien-t'ai states, "People say that when a spider weaves its web, it means that some happy event is near, and that if a magpie chatters, it foretells the coming of a guest. Even such trifles are presaged by some sign. How then could great affairs be without omens? By means of the near, the distant is revealed." Thus the Buddha manifested great portents never before seen during his more than forty years of preaching when he expounded the theoretical teaching of the Lotus Sutra.
However, the omens that heralded the essential teaching far exceeded the signs preceding the theoretical teaching, even more so than these had in turn surpassed the omens presaging the pre-Lotus Sutra teachings. A magnificent treasure tower sprang up from the ground, and then multitudes of bodhisattvas emerged from beneath the earth. The great quakes on these occasions were like gales blowing over the ocean, creating waves the size of mountains which toss a small ship about like a reed leaf, engulfing even its sails. Therefore, while Miroku had inquired of Monju about the omens that appeared in the Jo chapter, concerning those great portents that occurred in the Yujutsu chapter he directly questioned the Buddha himself. Miao-lo explains this by saying, "Since the theoretical teaching concerns matters which are shallow and comparatively recent, Monju could be relied upon to answer him. On the other hand, the Buddha's original enlightenment in the remote past was so difficult to comprehend that none but the Buddha himself could be depended on for an explanation." The Buddha did not trouble to explain the omens of the theoretical teaching, but Monju knew generally what they signified. The omens of the essential teaching, however, he could not even begin to fathom. And these omens concerned only events occurring in Shakyamuni's lifetime.
Then, when the Buddha came to preach the Jinriki chapter, he displayed ten mystic powers. They were incomparably more wondrous than either the omens of the Jo chapter or those of the Hoto and Yujutsu chapters. The beam of light which the Buddha had emitted [from his forehead] at the time of the Jo chapter illuminated only eighteen thousand worlds to the east, but that which he emitted [from his entire body] at the time of the Jinriki chapter encompassed all the worlds of the ten directions. While the quaking of the earth in the Jo chapter was limited to the worlds of the major world systems, in the Jinriki chapter the worlds of the Buddhas of the ten directions all trembled in six different ways. And the signs which have appeared in our own time are equally astounding. The great omens of the Jinriki chapter foretold that the essence of the Lotus Sutra would spread after the Buddha's death when the two thousand years of the Former and Middle Days of the Law had passed and the Latter Day of the Law had begun. A passage from the sutra states, "Because [there will be those who] faithfully uphold this sutra after the Buddha's passing, all the Buddhas rejoice and display their limitless mystic powers." It also speaks of "[one who is able to uphold this sutra] in the evil age of the Latter Day of the Law,..."
Question: All omens, whether good or bad, foretell something that will occur in an hour or two, a day or two, a year or two, or in seven or twelve years at the most. How could there be any omens that foretell what will take place more than two thousand years later?
Answer: The event presaged by omens which appeared during the reign of King Chao of the Chou dynasty became a reality after a thousand and fifteen long years. King Kiriki's dream came true no less than twenty-two thousand years later. How, then, can you doubt that there are omens which portend something more than two thousand years before it actually happens?
Question: Why were the omens presaging the time after Shakyamuni Buddha's passing greater than those which concerned his lifetime?
Answer: The earth trembles in response to the agitation of the people's six sense organs. Depending on the extent of this agitation, the six different ways in which the earth quakes will vary in intensity. The pre-Lotus Sutra teachings seem to extinguish people's earthly desires [associated with their six sense organs], but in reality they do not. In contrast, the Lotus Sutra conquers the fundamental darkness [from which all earthly desires originate]. Hence the earth trembles violently. Moreover, there are many more evil persons in this latter age than during the Buddha's lifetime. It was for these reasons that, for the Latter Day, the Buddha caused far greater omens to appear than those concerning his own time.
Question: What proof can you offer [that the number of evil persons is greater in the Latter Day]?
Answer: The sutra states, "Since hatred and jealousy toward this sutra abound even during the Buddha's lifetime, how much worse will it be in the world after his passing?" Setting aside the seven reigns of heavenly gods and the five reigns of earthly gods, in the more than two thousand years of the ninety reigns of human rulers, the great earthquake of the Shoka era and the extraordinary phenomena which appeared in the heavens during the Bun'ei era were prodigies unprecedented in Japan. If the people are filled with joy, auspicious omens will appear in the heavens, and quakes caused by the god Taishaku will shake the earth. On the other hand, if their minds are obsessed with evil, there will be ominous changes in the heavens and terrible calamities on earth. The magnitude of sinister occurrences in the heavens varies according to the degree of the people's anger; the same holds true of disasters on earth. Japan today is filled with people, from the ruler on down to the common citizens, whose minds are possessed by great evil. This evil is born of their hatred for me, Nichiren.
There is a sutra entitled Shugo Kokkai, a scripture which came after the Lotus Sutra. It relates how King Ajatashatru went to the Buddha and asked, "Every year, my country has been beset by great droughts, violent gales, floods, famine and pestilence. Moreover, we have been attacked by another nation. Why should all these disasters occur, when this is the very country in which the Buddha made his advent?"
The Buddha replied, "Splendid, splendid! It is admirable of you, O great king, to have asked this question. But you have committed many wrongs and evils. Among them, you killed your own father and, taking Devadatta as your teacher, you did me injury. Because these two offenses are so serious, your country is beset by innumerable disasters." The sutra goes on to quote the Buddha as saying, "After my death, in the Latter Day of the Law, when monks like Devadatta fill the land, a single monk will appear who embraces the True Law. Those evil monks will exile and put to death this man of the True Law. They will violate not only the kings's consort but the daughters of the common people as well, thereby filling the country with the seed of slanderers. For this reason, the nation will suffer various calamities and will later be invaded by a foreign country."
The followers of Nembutsu in the world today are exactly like the evil monks mentioned in the above sutra. Moreover, the conceit of the Shingon teachers exceeds that of Devadatta ten billion times. Let me briefly describe the bizarre conduct of the Shingon sect. Its priests paint a picture of the nine honored ones seated on a eight-petaled lotus in the center of the Womb World. Then they climb onto this picture and, stepping on the faces of the Buddhas, conduct their ceremony of anointment. It is as if they were trampling on the faces of their own parents or treading on the emperor's head. Such priests as these fill the entire country, becoming the teachers of both high an low. No wonder the nation faces ruin!
What I have stated earlier is the most important of my teachings. I will explain it again on another occasion. I have written to you a little about this matter before, but do not tell it to others indiscriminately. You have sent me expression of your sincerity not only once or twice but whenever the opportunity presented itself. I can find no words [to express my appreciation].


The Alliance tries to keep seniors and their caregivers as safe as possible before, during and after a disaster.
In addition to the guide, the Elder Helpline can assist elders to sign up for local Emergency Evacuation Assistance Programs. This program will place elders and infirm individuals on a call-up list to transport to special needs shelters in case of an emergency.
To learn more about the Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program or to download an application form, click here for Miami-Dade and here for Monroe County, For more information on disaster preparedness resources, click here .
During the disaster period, the Alliance for Aging forwards reports on storm forecasts during the season. The Alliance participates with the Miami-Dade Emergency Operations Center when it is activated. The Alliance is not a first responder, so the Alliance tries to keep its staff safe during the disaster.
The Alliance partners with other local organizations such as the United Way to provide a comprehensive local response after an emergency. The Alliance also works with providers to identify areas of high need and strategies on how to assist in providing these services. The Alliance works to assure that providers continue providing services to their clients.
The Alliance requires all providers to submit their Disaster Plans to the Alliance. These disaster plans show how the providers intend to continue operating in the event of a disaster, and they include contact names and telephone numbers. The alliance also maintains call down list to the providers to assure they are prepared for an imminent disaster. In order to keep providers aware of hurricane and tropical storm conditions, the Alliance sends periodic weather condition e-mails to its providers during hurricane season.
The Alliance plans for maintaining operations by keeping a call-down list for all Alliance for Aging staff and having an alternative site location for staff in the event of loss of access to office. It keeps backups of critical data from its servers at multiple offsite locations.
The Alliance plans for the safety of seniors and its staff in the event of disaster, requiring its providers to plan for the safety of seniors and their staff in the event of disaster. We urge area seniors and their caregivers to plan for their own safety in the event of a disaster as well.


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Veddige distrikt är ett distrikt i Varbergs kommun och Hallands län.

Distriktet ligger norr om Varberg.

Tidigare administrativ tillhörighet
Distriktet inrättades 2016 och utgörs av socknen Veddige i Varbergs kommun.

Området motsvarar den omfattning Veddige församling hade vid årsskiftet 1999/2000.

Referenser

Noter

Indelningar i Varbergs kommun
distrikt i Hallands län

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As if a new trailer and gameplay footage during the Game Awards wasn't enough, Nintendo has shared yet another look at Breath of the Wild during its Nintendo Switch Presentation, and it is absolutely stunning.
There's so much going on in this near four-minute long trailer, you may feel compelled to watch it multiple times. We won't blame you! We see returning races such as the Zoras, Gorons, Koroks, and Gerudos; we finally see Zelda's face, and a familiar Deku Tree; we see plenty of landscapes, enemies, and glimpses of the story that will run through the game. But perhaps the most important detail is, Breath of the Wild will be releasing for the Nintendo Switch on launch day, March 3, 2017!
In all, there's a lot to take in so get started on that right away with the trailer below!


Walking up to the second floor of this former school building, visitors are welcomed by a scenery of various school equipment hanging from the ceiling. Etched on the floor in silver are the words from Nankichi Niimi's "Buying Mittens", a popular children's book. Visitors walk through the installation space while following these words, going back-and-forth between the world of the story and the real-life space of the school. "Buying Mittens" has been included in numerous school curriculums and surely is a nostalgic tale for many of the Japanese visitors who visit this space. The winter landscape that envelopes the fox mother and child is paralleled by the snowy scenery of the Echigo-Tsumari region. The experiences that both the fox mother and fox child have with humans in this tale also links with the theme of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale regarding humanity's relationship with nature. Using this classroom as the stage, the artist makes visitors ponder between reality and fiction, and the passage of time, as they are surrounded with the light of summer and greenery of the environment outside of the building.


(Natural News) Would you want to return home if it meant living in radioactive conditions similar to Chernobyl? Some 6,000 Japanese citizens are being urged by the government to return to their homes in the nuclear wasteland created by the Fukushima disaster. Greenpeace reports that radiation levels in the area are still similar to that of Chernobyl, which to most people, would indicate the area is not ready for human inhabitants.
Government officials are reportedly planning on slashing housing support for the thousands of people that had been evacuated from the village of Iitate on March 31, on which date the evacuation order will end. It will have been just a short six years since the nuclear disaster occurred.
The village is located just 24 miles away from the power plant. According to Fox News, the Japanese government has told the former Iitate inhabitants that they have finished cleaning up the area and have decreased the average radiation level in the air to a mere 0.8 microsieverts per hour – a level that international organizations have recognized as safe for human life. The government announced that it would be discontinuing housing assistance to the affected residents one year after they have returned to their homes in Iitate.
Unsurprisingly, the government's announcement has been met with skepticism from the locals, and a hefty amount of criticism from environmental groups and radiation experts from around the world. They say that the Japanese government is merely trying to save face — and money — by forcing the residents of Iitate to return to an unsafe environment.
The Fukushima nuclear accident is considered to be the worst nuclear disaster since the Chernobyl meltdown happened in 1986. After a 9.0 earthquake rocked Japan, the tsunami that followed destroyed the backup generators at the Fukushima plant. Without the emergency generators, proper cooling could not take place — and three nuclear meltdowns ensued, along with explosions of hydrogen-air chemicals and the release of radioactive materials into the surrounding environment.
Even though the Japanese government insists that the radiation in and around the homes of Iitate, many experts disagree with their assertion.
Greenpeace has also said that a survey team they sent into the village found the levels of radiation dose rates at the homes were well above long-term radiation goals. According to them, the average radiation level exceeded the yearly 1 millisievert maximum recommended by the International Commission on Radiological Protection.
At one man's home, radiation levels outside the home reached values equivalent to 2.5 millisieverts per year. Inside the home, radiation was much higher — reaching equivalents of 5.1 to 10.4 millisieverts per year.
This is not just a little bit over; it is many times more than what is deemed acceptable by international organizations.
Experts agree that radiation levels outside the village and the supposedly-decontaminated area are even more dangerous. Some 75 percent of the 77-square mile area is heavily forested and mountainous, and Greenpeace contends much of the area's radiation levels are comparable to the exclusion zone around Chernobyl. Even taking a walk through the woods, or eating food grown from the "decontaminated" soil puts people at a greater risk of high amounts of radiation exposure.


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North Dakota Contractor Licensing: Guide to Requirements
Tom Scalisi
Licenses, North Dakota
If you're considering starting a contracting business in North Dakota, you should be proud of yourself. Going out on your own and starting a business is a big deal. Once you're the boss, you'll be able to make your schedule, work with the customers you actually enjoy working with, and take the types of projects you enjoy and challenge you. While most of the shots are up to you to call, one area isn't: North Dakota contractor licensing requirements.
But, starting a business is a busy and hectic time. Keeping up with all the North Dakota contractor licensing requirements can be a challenge. This guide will help, as it'll break down everything from who needs a license to how to get them.
Contracting in another state? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Contractors License Requirements in Every State.
Who needs a contractors license in North Dakota?
Do you need a license to file a mechanics lien in North Dakota?
How to get a contractors license in North Dakota
Building contractors and subs
Penalties for unlicensed contracting in North Dakota
Protecting your payments in North Dakota
The State of North Dakota considers anyone engaged in the business of construction, repair, alteration, dismantling, or demolition to be a "contractor," and all contractors need to carry licenses issued by the state.
There is an exception to that rule: Projects valued at less than $4,000 do not require licenses.
Licensing is a bit more relaxed in North Dakota than it is in other states, which we'll go into further detail in a bit.
While almost all contractors need to carry a license, the state doesn't explicitly require licensing to file mechanics liens. This means that contractors who don't carry licenses might be able to file a mechanics lien for unpaid work.
But, just because North Dakota doesn't require a license to file a mechanics lien doesn't mean you shouldn't carry one. If you file a lien and the customer still doesn't pay, you might have to foreclose upon the lien to get paid. Once you take the case in front of a foreclosure court, the court might not look so fondly upon your unlicensed status.
Learn more – North Dakota Mechanics Liens: Everything You Need to Know + Free Forms
Other than those projects valued at less than $4,000, all contractors need to carry a license in North Dakota.
However, fortunately, getting a license within the state is easier than it is in most other states. And, since anyone engaged in the business of construction is considered a contractor, all general contractors and subcontractors are required to obtain a license.
Contractor licensing is a function of the North Dakota Secretary of State. The Secretary of State offers three licenses, including:
Class A, which allows contractors to work on projects valued above $500,000
Class B, which allows contractors to work on projects valued up to $500,000
Class C, which allows contractors to work on projects valued up to $300,000
Class D, which allows contractors to work on projects valued up to $100,000
Beyond choosing a contractor license type, applicants will have to complete this application (keep in mind that it must be notarized). The process is very straightforward, but there are some requirements that hopeful contractors will have to meet. Those requirements include:
Registering the business name with the Secretary of State (this is different than applying for the license)
Providing a certificate of insurance in the exact name used to register the business
The certificate must list the following as a certificate holder:
North Dakota Secretary of State
600 E Blvd. Ave., Dept 108
Providing a statement from Workforce Safety and Insurance indicating good standing (ND's version of worker's compensation insurance)
Paying the appropriate filing fee:
Class A $450
Class B $300
Class C $225
Class D $100
Proving any additional licenses required by law (such as plumbing or electrical)
There are no exam requirements, so once the state reviews the application, someone will contact you about obtaining the license. Additionally, the Secretary of State offers this handy checklist to ensure you're meeting all of the requirements before sending in the application.
Along with the Class A, B, C, or D licenses, electrical contractors are required by law to carry a trade license. This license falls under the control of the North Dakota State Electrical Board.
The license required for contracting is master level, for which the requirements are 10,000 hours of total work experience, the appropriate application fee, and this application. The board might also require employment verification if the applicant is not the business owner.
After obtaining the master-level license, contractors must schedule a contractor orientation with the board's office in Bismarck. Both the business owner and the master electrician must attend this orientation.
The documentation required for orientation includes:
Electrical Contracting Application
E-Cert Application
Certificate of liability insurance
$50 annual license fee
Plumbing contractors in North Dakota have licensing requirements to meet as well. For one, they must meet the Secretary of State's licensing requirements, choosing and applying for a Class A, B, C, or D license.
Also, plumbing contractors have to pass an exam and apply for a trade license. This license is a function of the North Dakota State Plumbing Board. The board's Plumbing Licensure states that no company or firm shall install plumbing without employing a master plumber.
Master license applicants must meet the following requirements:
Have two years or 3,400 hours of experience as a journeyman plumber
Complete this application
Pay the applicable license fee of $200
Compared to other states, North Dakota makes licensing a breeze. The right application, the applicable licensing fees, and insurance are all it takes to obtain a license (in most cases). For that reason, the State expects contractors to meet its requirements.
If they don't, North Dakota considers unlicensed contracting a Class A Misdemeanor. This means working without a license could result in steep fines and even jail time.
So, even though an unlicensed contractor might retain lien rights, working without the appropriate contractor license is a recipe for fines and some weekends in county lock-up.
The last thing you need as a new contracting business is a hit to your cash flow due to fines and fees. But, protecting cash flow requires more than just carrying the correct licenses. Contractors who plan to build successful businesses will also protect their payments by preserving their lien rights.
North Dakota doesn't have any requirements for contractors, subs, or suppliers to send a preliminary notice on jobs to preserve lien rights, but they should anyway. This document serves as a professional introduction between the contracting company and the project owner, informing them of who the company is and their role on the job. They also help put the company name in front of the people writing the checks.
While preliminary notices might not be a requirement, North Dakota does mandate that contractors, subs, and suppliers send a Notice of Intent to Lien at least 10 days prior to filing a mechanics lien for the lien to be valid.
Should the preliminary notice or notice of intent not produce a payment, contractors must watch the 90-day deadline that North Dakota puts on mechanics liens. Contractors, subs, and suppliers have 90 days from last furnishing to file a lien for recovering payment.
Learn more: How to File a North Dakota Mechanics Lien | A Step-by-Step Guide
And enforcement is another animal altogether. Contractors, subs, and suppliers have up to three years from the date of filing to enforce a lien. That window can be significantly shorter, however, if the project owner files a Demand to Foreclose on the claimant. Things can get even dicier, as the state requires the claimant to file a Notice of Intent to Enforce at least 20 days before taking enforcement action. Truly, there is no time to spare when it comes to protecting payments in North Dakota.
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Before we get too far into the new year, we figured we'd do one last recap! After all, we can't fully move on without highlighting the most innovative and memorable 2016 fashion and costume designs. Indeed, from film and theater to the red carpet, we saw many outfits that dazzled and delighted. Here are a few of our favorites!
2016 featured a handful of superb period pieces. Certainly, one of the best was Jackie. In the film, Natalie Portman dons amazing replicas of Jackie Kennedy's outfits, courtesy of French costume designer Madeline Fontaine. Jackie's sharp and sophisticated style is front and center. And the audience is privy to some of her most iconic ensembles and accessories.
Another fantastic historical film was Florence Foster Jenkins. The movie stars Meryl Streep as a 1940s high-society woman with delusions of grandeur (at least when it comes to singing). And Oscar-winning costume designer Consolata Boyle helps provide great authenticity and a theatrical quality with her remarkable work. From the color palette to the use of fabrics and the nuanced accessories, the result is nothing short of exceptional.
The New York theater scene is bursting with amazing costume design. And it's quite difficult to single anyone out. Nonetheless, we were blown away by Ann Roth's creations for Shuffle Along. Set in the 1920s, Roth spent six months researching the time period to ensure the final results were wholly authentic. In fact, she even made sure she used fabric that was manufactured the same way it had been in the 20s. This attention to detail clearly paid off!
Additionally, it was also astounding to see how the costumes in Ivo van Hove's production of The Crucible were in perfect harmony with the play's other visual elements – namely the lighting and set design. This is the type of work that's deceptively simple yet takes a deft auteur like Polish costume designer Wojciech Dziedzic to accomplish. And his brilliant inclination to blur the time period helped lend the show an eerie quality.
Cynthia Erivo just ended her celebrated run as Celie in the acclaimed revival of The Color Purple. However, back in June, she was turning heads as she walked the red carpet at the Tony Awards. Indeed, she looked absolutely stunning in her Roberto Cavalli gown.
Of course, no red carpet recap would be complete without mentioning Cate Blanchett. After all, she always manages to bring a combination of old-school glamour with a modern twist. And this pink Givenchy number, with its nod to the flapper era, encapsulates just that. There is so much originality and detail in this showstopper that only Blanchett could pull it off.
2016 was full of amazing designs and ensembles. And we can't wait to see what stunning creations will grace the stage, screen and carpet in 2017. We'll be watching!
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The Trump State Department notified USAID last week that they would need to present a list of 60 percent of its employees to be dismissed immediately - with a full shutdown to ensue shortly thereafter.
The shutdown is thought to be linked to President Trump's funding freeze for various Palestinian relief organizations, as dozens of USAID projects in the West Bank and Gaza were suspended - even those which were partially completed.
Meanwhile, approximately 180 employees operating out of the US Embassy in Israel have yet to receive budgeting for their 2018 and 2019 operations - while leftover funds have been diverted from projects to paying salaries and maintaining the organization. US Ambassador David Friedman has given USAID the cold shoulder over the past few months, according to Haaretz, citing officials involved in the matter, adding that Friedman has not held meetings with USAID officials on various projects.
In March, Fox News reported that USAID gave nearly $15 million to George Soros' Open Society Foundation over Obama's last four years in office alone, which conducts extensive work in the West Bank / Palestine region - however the funding was primarily for Soros operations in Albania and Macedonia.
According to the USAID website, the agency gave over $18 million to an Open Society Institute (OSI) program from 2005 - 2012 operating in the West Bank, which sought to place prospective Palestinian PhD students in United States partner universities with waived or reduced tuition.
These types of programs are coming to an end, however, at least at the US Taxpayer's expense.


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Our Promote work is for all!
Our PROMOTE work is for all young people between the ages 5 -18 with a variety of different programmes running in primary and secondary schools. Our Promote work takes place within whole school or whole year group activities.
We deliver workshops to individual year groups or key stages, short courses, assemblies and one-off sessions around topics such as emotional wellbeing, transition, change, choices, mental health, resilience and many others.
We at Phase want to help prevent specific issues from developing. We talk about issues, challenges and how to prevent them. This is our opportunity to help young people understand why various issues may happen, how they can identify if it's happening to them or someone they know, what to do about it and where to find help.
Our work in this area starts in year 5 and goes up to year 13. Our Prevent work takes place within whole year groups or in class settings or smaller groups.
We deliver assemblies, lessons and group work around issues such as stigma, anxiety, exams and stress, self-harm and other mental health problems.
If you want to know more about our PREVENT work please contact Hannah on hannah.dengate@phase-hitchin.org or Kieran on kieran.murphy@phase-hitchin.org.
We offer targeted support to young people who are experiencing difficulties. We recognise that sometimes issues can develop quicker than we are able to prevent, so a big part of our support work is tailored in order to meet these needs and help these young people to get back on track and to reach their potential.
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