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Kill All Monsters is available for pre-order!
That there is page 244 from the April issue of the Previews catalog. Looks like something exciting might be coming to comics stores in June.
I say "might be" because for that to happen, shops have to order it. As exciting as it is that Kill All Monsters, Volume 1 is in the catalog, that really doesn't mean anything unless the stores order. Jason and I are doing our best to get the word out, but nothing tells a retailer that they should stock a comic like customers coming in and telling them they want it.
If you'd like your very own, printed copy of Kill All Monsters and aren't able to make it to a convention to buy it from me or Jason directly, please consider pre-ordering it at your comic shop. If they're like mine, you don't even have to pay for it until it shows up. But it'll help your shop to know there's an interest. It might also help them to know that the item code is STK611039, so feel free to pass that along if it's convenient.
As another way of spreading the word, I've got a PDF version of the entire book that I'd love to send to anyone who'll promise to review it. Just email me at michaelmay at michaelmay dot us and I'll make sure you get one.
This entry was posted in KAM! News and tagged comic update, Previews on April 8, 2013 by Michael May.
If you've already read this week's installment of Kill All Monsters, you've seen the announcement. After six straight months of updating every single week (even on holidays), Jason and I need a little break from posting pages.
In the meantime, I'll continue updating this blog with The History of KAM, Jason's process drawings, and any other giant monsters/robots goodies I find around the Internet. And of course this will be where we'll announce details about KAM's return.
So stay tuned here, follow Jason and me on Twitter, or Like our Facebook page. However you like to stay in touch, we're looking forward to lots more monster-killing with you.
This entry was posted in KAM! News, Review2aKill and tagged comic update on May 20, 2011 by Michael May.
Kill All Monsters pages 75-77: snuff snuff!
Meanwhile, back at the café, the boar-men are onto Spencer in this week's installment of Kill All Monsters!.
This entry was posted in KAM! News and tagged comic update on May 6, 2011 by Michael May.
It's a weird thing to fall in love with a character you've helped create, yet here we are with Cosa the…well, what she and her friends are exactly remains to be seen.
This entry was posted in KAM! News and tagged comic update on April 29, 2011 by Michael May.
In this week's installment of Kill All Monsters!, we finally learn who those people with the wolves are. And see my favorite panel from the series so far.
This entry was posted in KAM! News and tagged comic update on April 22, 2011 by Michael May.
Pages 63-65: Partyin' Partyin' Yeah!
It's Friday! Friday! Gotta get down on Friday! Everybody's looking forward to the Kill All Monsters!
This entry was posted in KAM! News, Review2aKill and tagged comic update on April 8, 2011 by Michael May.
New Kill All Monsters! pages are up! In this week's installment, a body is buried and grievances are aired.
This entry was posted in KAM! News, Review2aKill and tagged comic update on March 25, 2011 by Michael May.
What's this? You've got were-foxes in my giant monsters!
Okay, it's not really a were-fox per se, but what it really is is something the Team's going to have to figure out.
The title of the comic is Kill All MONSTERS!. Nobody promised there would only be giant ones.
This entry was posted in KAM! News, Review2aKill and tagged comic update on March 11, 2011 by Michael May.


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Hawa Mahal Jaipur, India (Entry Fee, Timings, History, Built by, Images & Location)
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'Padharo Mahre Desh' – JAIPUR!
Welcome to the Famous Pink Sandstone Architectural Marvel of Jaipur – Hawa Mahal
As the day dawns, the regalia of Hawa Mahal in Jaipur comes to light. With thousands of pigeons flocking the airy windows, there is an effervescence of a gorgeous structure that showcases itself on the streets of Badi Choupad in the Pink City.
Hawa Mahal has captured the attention of many a traveller from across the world for decades now. With intricate carvings and delicate architecture, it still remains one of the most beautiful masterpieces of yesteryears.
Carved by hand, stone by stone, it exudes a charm that is incomparable to any other structure seen in today's world. We have gone from admiring the architecture to studying its patterns only because of its magnificent architecture that boasts of an era gone by.
Known of its innumerable honeycombed shaped windows, Hawa Mahal Jaipur has always been a monument that has caught the attention of national and international travellers, alike. So what makes Hawa Mahal so special?
History of Hawa Mahal- A Trip Down Memory Lane
If you turn the pages of history and architecture, you will come across the monument as more than what it stands for today.
Built in 1799, Hawa Mahal or 'The Palace of Winds' has 953 intricately designed windows situated on its outside walls. These windows are also called 'Jharokhas'. The gorgeous red and pink sandstone windows are perfectly shaped to allow free-flow of breeze through the palace, making summers seem more pleasant.
The Kacchwaha Rajput ruler, Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai ordered his architect Lal Chand Ustad to construct a perfectly aligned extension to the Royal City Palace. Keeping in tandem with His Majesty's wishes, this gorgeous ladies palace was constructed in strict adherence to Rajput traditions of Purdah system.
The Palace is situated on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur and extends to the Zenana or women's chambers.
#Trivia- This stupendous structure does not have a direct entrance at the front. People can enter from the Imperial Door located in the City Palace.
As per Rajput law, the Royal ladies could not be seen by strangers and were not allowed to appear in public places. With the help of this palace, the ladies could easily be party to the royal processions from a distance without being seen. It is notable to say that that women could observe all the events happening around them, without coming in contact with strangers.
Image Gallery of Hawa Mahal Jaipur, India
Architecture of Hawa Mahal
What makes it so special?
The architectural marvel, till date, stands to be regaled by many historians and architects worldwide for its unique cool air system inspired from the Venturi effect. The cooling effect is further enhanced by fountains located at the centre of each of the chambers. This makes it a perfect retreat to beat the heat in the sweltering summers of Rajasthan.
This five-storeyed pyramidal shaped monument is about 50 feet high and combines the best of Rajput style architecture and Islamic Mughlai architecture.
#Trivia– The Hawa Mahal is shaped like a crown. If you observe it from a distance, you can imagine the tiara as placed on the head of Lord Krishna!
You can see the Rajput style architecture come alive through its various arched awnings, floral patterns, grooved pillars and lotus. Hawa Mahal is the most-preferred and must-visit tourist attraction with our all-inclusive Jaipur Tour Packages.
While the Islamic style can be typically observed through their delicate lattice inlay work and arches that are similar to that of Panch Mahal in Fatehpur Sikri.
The palace is actually an extended part of a huge complex, complete with small casements, arched roofs, and stone-carved screens.
The upper floors of the palace are connected by ramps that were built specifically keeping in mind the palanquin or 'litter for transport' of the royal ladies.
Although the architectural style and craftsmanship is something to look out for, the interiors of the palace are much simpler than its exterior.
The palace is said to have the best view of Jaipur city.
In short, the uniqueness of the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur attracts millions of tourists round the year to marvel and get delighted by one of the most outstanding structures of the 18th century.
Let's enlighten our visitors with some more interesting trivia..
This 'Palace of Wind' also houses an archaeological museum situated in the heart of the courtyard. It carefully preserves the different artefacts of Jaipur. You can be sure to transcend to the lives of the Royals by taking a walk around the museum.
Ratan Mahal, located on the second floor, comprises of delicate glasswork windows seen in varied colours. The lights passing through these gorgeous windows makes the entire chamber light up like a shimmering chandelier. An absolute piece of artisanship.
Some of the Jharokhas are made from wood, making it a great inspiration for all those architecture enthusiasts to study the intricacy of handmade artistry.
You can only travel by ramps on the top two floors as it does not have any stairway.
Hawa Mahal got its name from the 5th floor of the structure which is also called Hawa Mandir. It is considered as a must see place with our Jaipur City Tour Packages.
Places to visit near Hawa Mahal
You have admired its beautiful history and gorgeous architecture, now it's time to check out places you can explore around Hawa Mahal..
As exquisite as the Palace is, there are a couple of really admirable places to see around Hawa Mahal.
Govind Devji Temple
Dedicated to Lord Krishna, this temple is located approximately 700 metres from Hawa Mahal and buzzes with thousands of devotees every day who gather for their Morning and Evening Aartis'. The place is said to exude a feeling of piousness during the prayers and is very well-organized with shoe stands, parking and drinking water availability.
Their Laddoo's are a must have, as suggested by many travellers and locals.
There is no entry fee for the temple and is open for the public from 5:00 AM to 11:45 AM in the morning and from 5:00 PM to 8:45 PM in the evening.
Chandra Mahal
A part of the City Palace, this section is still occupied by the Members of the Royal Family and is not open for the public. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the palace serves as a reminder from the past.
The palace is located approximately around 200 meters from Hawa Mahal and is open for the general public from 9:30 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee for Chandra Mahal, Jaipur
Indian Adult: Rs. 75 per person
Indian Child: Rs. 40 per child (5 to 12 yrs)
Foreign Adult: Rs. 300 per person
Foreign Child: Rs. 200 per child (5 to 12 yrs)
City Palace of Jaipur
Occupying almost one-seventh of the city of Jaipur, the City Palace is known for its exuberant layout and exquisite craftsmanship that lures many a traveller from distant places. The blend of architectural styles is bound to leave you gaping at its magnificence. It is located approximately 800 meters from Hawa Mahal.
City Palace is open from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM every day.
City Palce Entry Fee
Indian Adult: Rs. 130 per person
Indian Child: Rs. 70 per child
Senior Citizen: Rs. 110 per person
Foreign tourists: Rs. 500 per person
Photography fee: Rs. 50
Videography fee: Rs. 150
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jantar is located very close to the City Palace. It is the largest of five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II between the period 1727 to 1734. It is a fascinating and famous tourist attraction of Jaipur located in Tripolia Bazar, Near City Palace and Hawa Mahal; it is just about 700 meters from the palace.
Opening Timings of Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day
Entry fee of Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Indians: Rs. 50 per person
Students: Rs. 15 per student
Foreign students: Rs. 100 per student
Shopping around Hawa Mahal
We bet you are hungry for some shopping and cuisines of Jaipur now. Let's explore things to do around Hawa Mahal..
With its thriving history and exuberant surroundings, there are a number of interesting market places that you can explore around this area.
Johari Bazaar
One of the oldest markets of Jaipur, Johari Bazaar is a cultural feast for those visiting the Pink City, especially first-timers. There are a number of shops here that sell vintage and antique artefacts as interesting souvenirs. However, as the name suggests, the place is famous for its Jewellery. Right from silver, gold, diamond to emerald, one can find a variety of exquisite traditional jewellery to take back home.
The market is open from 10 AM to 11 PM every day. It is located at a convenient 900 meters approximately from the Hawa Mahal. Almost all Jaipur local sightseeing tours offer a stop at Johari Bazaar for Shopaholics.
Bapu Bazaar
Located in the heart of the city, Bapu Bazaar boasts of colourful shopping escapades for the shopaholic. It is considered to be the place to look for outstanding 'Mojari' footwear, popularly known as Juti. It is made from soft camel leather and is available in a variety of unique embroidery patterns and colours.
It is open from 11:00 AM till 8:00 PM and is located around 1.4 kms from Hawa Mahal.
Tripolia Bazar
Well-known for its textiles, utensils, ironware, brassware, carpets, rugs and a variety of trinkets, Tripolia Bazar is one of the most famous markets of Jaipur. The most unique aspect of this market is the 'Maniharon ka Bazaar', which is famous for its lac bangles. Colourful bangles, adorned with the most shimmery stone work and exclusive designs, is what makes this market a must-stop for all shopaholics. The best way to travel in and around the pink city is by hiring a cab from top car rental companies in Jaipur.
Tripolia Bazar is open from 11 AM to 8 PM and is closed on Sundays. This market is conveniently located around 1.2 kms or 5 mins from Hawa Mahal.
Things to eat in and around Hawa Mahal
Savouring the dishes in Jaipur is not only a delight but also a great way to explore the tasty palette of the Rajasthani folk.
Daal Kachori
While in Jaipur, you cannot miss their lip-smacking various Dal Kachori places. They are not only a great option for breakfast but can be devoured any time of the day. Some places that you can try in Hawa Mahal Bazaar are -
Jain Patang Udyog
Sharma Sweets famous for its Mawa Kachori located on Hawa Mahal Road.
Omelette at Sanjay's
It is located in Bapu Nagar near Hawa Mahal in Jaipur and serves around 20 different types of omelettes. It is run by the MasterChef India participant- Sanjay Sharma and has been operational for more than 2 decades.
Kulfi Faluda
When in Jaipur, it is time to beat the heat with some delicious and famous Kulfi Faluda of Bapu Bazaar near Hawa Mahal Jaipur. Shop no 28 on link road serves an excellent plate of kulfi Faluda, enough to devour your foodie taste buds.
While in Bapu Bazaar, also gorge on the different types of Golgappas' that are a speciality of the area.
Daal-Baati-Choorma
Try the most authentic delicacy of Rajasthan to experience a palatable delight. Some of the famous places to eat this gobsmacking dish are-
Laxmi Mishthan Bhandaar behind Hawa Mahal in Johari Bazaar
Shree Balaji Veg Restaurant in Hawa Mahal Bazaar
Other popular food joints that may stir your taste buds around Hawa Mahal are Pakodas at Jagannath Sharma Pakode Wale, Kulfi at Pandit ki Kulfi in Hawa Mahal Bazaar, Ghewar of LMB Sweets and Sambhar Fini in Johari Bazaar near Hawa Mahal, amongst others.
Best time to visit this gorgeous Hawa Mahal
The best time to visit Hawa Mahal Jaipur is in the morning when the sunlight makes a dash for all the windows of the palace, lighting it up like flickering flame on a candle.
Having said this, if you really want to experience the magnificence of this monument, we advise you to plan a holiday to Jaipur from October to March, when the weather is still more tourist friendly.
Our guests can most certainly enjoy running a tan with the summers of Jaipur, which usually last for about 6 months from April to September, that may want you to take good care of your skin by applying sunscreen and wearing sun hats. If you want to take in the grandeur of the beautiful palace and similar other iconic spots of the city then board our one day exciting Jaipur Darshan packages or customize your own tours.
If you are visiting during this period, it is better to come early in the day and admire the beauty around the Palace. Wearing walking shoes will help you ease the pain on your heels.
Timings of Hawa Mahal
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM every day. The museum is closed on Friday and Saturday.
Entry Ticket Fee of Hawa Mahal
Foreigners: Rs. 50 per person
Note: The Palace is not accessible to people in wheelchairs.
Location of Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is located near Badi Chaupad and City Palace complex.
How to reach Hawa Mahal
You can travel to Jaipur in a number of ways- road, rail to air. The city is well-connected by different means of transportation and one can easily enjoy a day excursion to Hawa Mahal and other parts of the Palace. If you have limited time, its best to opt for one day Jaipur tours from WooTrips.com.
Railway Station is located at a distance of approximately 4 kms from the palace.
Airport is located at a distance of approximately 12 kms from the palace.
With a plethora of exclusive sites to explore, touring Hawa Mahal Jaipur is sure going to be an exciting experience.
Pack your bags and get ready to explore the finest architectural marvel of Rajasthan- Hawa Mahal in Jaipur!
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Yesterday was Fat Tuesday and sorry for not posting this until now. Got super busy with all the festivities!
Wikipedia's definition of Fat Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday, is: events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", reflecting the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season.
How did you spend Fat Tuesday? Let me know in the comments below!


Thanks for introducing me to Solutionism, Damian!
And just to further your thought, while course books get a lot of flack these days, it'll be teachers getting a lot of flack tomorrow, while technology ironically takes us back a century. And while I don't agree that course books are unrivalled (my students get a lot more out of authentic materials, unlike solutionists) I do agree that good teachers are and always will be.


LONDON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Mints saw sales of gold coins like the American Eagle drop in the third quarter as retail investors lost faith in the metal's recovery and turned to assets promising better returns, such as buoyant equities.
A $200 an ounce plunge in gold prices in just two days in April had sent gold consumers scrambling to pick up gold jewellery, coins and bars at rock-bottom prices.
While a recovery from the second quarter's three-year lows curbed further bargain-hunting, gold's repeated failures to deliver a sustained rally hurt expectations it could offer buyers a good return.
"There are three reasons why retail investors buy gold. One, because they think it's a good investment for their portfolio; two, because they think prices should go up; three, because they think prices are cheap," Bank of America Merrill Lynch analyst Michael Widmer said.
Gold prices are currently at around $1,350 an ounce, having fallen to a three-year low of $1,180.71 in June. They remain some 30 percent below their all-time high of $1,920.30 an ounce, hit in September 2011.
Sales of gold American Eagle and American Buffalo coins from the U.S. Mint fell by nearly three-quarters in the third quarter to 113,500 ounces, a six-year low, after spiking to their highest in three years in the second quarter at 403,000 ounces.
Analysts say a reluctance to make further purchases was in part due to the growing appeal of other assets like stocks, which could offer investors a better return. The S&P 500 hit a series of record highs in the third quarter.
"With retail investors, if you gave them two choices between equities and gold, they would favour equities right now, so the demand for gold isn't has high as before," HSBC analyst Howard Wen said.
Other mints also reported a drop in sales. In Australia, the Perth Mint said its sales fell 23 percent in the third quarter to 124,067 ounces from 160,695 ounces in April to June.
Data from Europe's biggest selling mint, in Austria, showed sales of its one-ounce bullion coins totalled 136,200 ounces in the third quarter - strong by historic standards but down 38 percent from 219,800 ounces in the April to June period.
The Austrian Mint's sales in April, at 116.6 ounces, were more than triple its monthly average over the previous year.
Buyers in Europe are waiting to see whether gold is likely to resume its 12-year bull run before investing, dealers said.
"The European market is very much an investment market. If the market doesn't continue to go higher, people will pull out," Afshin Nabavi, head of trading at Switzerland's MKS, said.
Signs are emerging that sales are picking up in October after the third quarter drop. The Austrian Mint's gold coin sales stood at 55,000 ounces as of Oct. 22, well above levels seen in the preceding two months.
American Eagle and Buffalo sales from the U.S. Mint totalled 42,000 ounces for the same period, up from 23,000 in September.


On January 9, 2007, I lost one of the most extraordinary and influential sisters in my circle to the second leading cause of death among women – breast cancer. Since then and years prior, I've lost many others to this same epidemic. Over 95% of women in the United States alone who are diagnosed with breast cancer are over the age of 40.
Dyan Adams was a respected DC make-up artist, esthetician, mother, friend to all who knew her, and steadfast breast cancer advocate. A hero and messenger, she discovered both her passion and purpose [through her own diagnosis and advocacy] to help save those who could not save themselves and to communicate the importance of early detection. After watching a close friend loose her battle with breast cancer, Dyan became resilient and dedicated to performing her own periodic self-examinations. After a few mammograms that tested negative and implementing some of her own initiatives, she visited her holistic doctor for clarification and insight. After several more tests and several more results from those tests, things got quite blurry for Dyan. She was forced to go inward in stillness to attain the peace she was seeking.
It was this considerable perspective that influenced Dyan to realize her dream and ultimately become the sole proprietor of DV8 (Deviate) Intimate Day Spa, a health and healing, full service day spa centered on holistic wellness and the fostering of positive energy to aid in the healing of the mind, the body, the heart and the soul. Her primary focus of the spa was to balance wellness, beauty and inner peace with a daily objective to deliver the ultimate therapeutic and holistic experience combined with providing a nurturing atmosphere to those in need of a spiritual "deviation." A cosmetologist by trade, Dyan also specialized in body and facial massages and promoted an array of products that customers could administer on their own initiative. Her mantra for the spa and a conviction she devoted to all, "Come in Pieces…Leave whole", became her spiritual trademark and legacy. She believed that humble hearts could be interconnected, fragmented spirits could be mended, and life was full of creativity, connection and commitment. By honoring her beliefs in God, she was able to share with many and connect with most.
Dyan's journey had begun. The race was rapidly approaching on June 4, 2005 in Washington, DC. It was yet again, the Annual Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, National Race for the Cure. Dyan was gathering up the crew for the big day- her big day and ours too. She even welcomed a sleepover since the day would begin as early as 5:00 in the morning. She became a team sponsor and established her own web page for registrations on the Internet. I encouraged as many sister-friends as possible to engage, sign-up, polish their running shoes and get ready for the big 5-mile challenge. We all wanted to support the cause. More importantly, we wanted to support Dyan in her personal journey as a breast cancer survivor. She was a great example and often reminded me that I must always ensure that my energy is on the right side of the track, for my own spiritual stability and for those that are frequently affected by it, such as my children and my peers. These are the people that look to us for guidance, approval, and inspiration when they are unable to find their own.
Everyone was someone to Dyan. A beautiful reflection of light and love, she honored her sister friends and cherished new acquaintances and was surrounded by love. I never recall her being reluctant to share her story, her faith, her home, or even the blemishes from her mastectomy with family, friends and strangers alike. For as long as I can remember, Dyan appreciated the road she traveled and never once resisted to share her knowledge, love and consideration for others. She opened up her home, her heart, her resources, and her time to the public.
Every October is ardently dedicated to the annual international health campaign known as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, or NBCAM. This month, NBCAM celebrates 27 years of dedication to the awareness, education and empowerment of this cause. This worldwide campaign offers information, research, and support to those affected by breast cancer, as well as provides preventive attentiveness to others and in efforts to finding a cure. These decreases are thought to be the result of treatment advances and earlier detection through screening and increased awareness. Surprisingly, about 70-80% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of breast cancer. In Western countries, 89% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are still alive 5 years after their diagnosis. In the U.S., breast cancer strikes Caucasian women most often, followed by African American women, Asian American and Pacific Islanders, Hispanic or Latina, and Native Americans. However, African American women are most likely to die first.
Every personal encounter we embrace in this life has its own decree of divinity. There is a reason, season, or lifetime lesson to be gotten. No connections are coincidental and all occurrences have their duration of time and significant meaning. Dyans courage and conscious conviction have saved hundreds of women's lives today. Being engaged and connected to the heart of life can make you very resourceful. Taking time to observe, listen, and pay attention to our own bodies is paramount to our survival. Dyan shared a vast amount of knowledge with me and many other sisters on early detection and diagnosis. Her quest to embrace her own journey and minister to hundreds of young and old women all over the city was a golden opportunity.
Today, there are more than 2.6 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Our journey on this planet is not so much about how long we are here, as it is about how we use our time and energy while we are here. Share your story, share your resources, share your time, share your life – the life you save may be your very own.
Love, Light, and Awareness for your Tuesday and month ahead.
Yes, never more true words spoken….from a Queen….about a Queen….to a Queen. Thank you Betty. The love of our journeys is what keeps us forever ALIVE!


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It's just another day at the office for Android handsets, kicking everybody else's behinds. According to research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), Android-powered handsets maintain their commanding lead over Apple's iOS devices and others in the global smartphone market for Q3 2012.
Out of the 181.1 million smartphones that were shipped in Q3, Android handsets accounted for 75% of the total shipments with 136 million units shipped. It's a significant improvement over the last report, which puts its market share at 68%.
IDC research manager Ramon Llamas said that Android continues to become to "growth engines of the smartphone market" and has "effectively outpaced the market" since its arrival in 2008. No prize for guessing who the biggest manufacturer is that has been dominating the landscape in the past year.
Apple sits in second place with 14.9% of the market share, down from 17%. The iPhone maker managed to ship 26.9 million smartphones in Q3. The recent release of the iPhone 5 should provide a nice boost to its numbers in the last quarter of the year.
RIM's Blackberry and Nokia's Symbian are next on the list with 4.3% and 2.3%, respectively. Only 7.7 million Blackberry handsets were shipped in the quarter, but this was better than Symbian's 4.1 million units. Meanwhile, Microsoft's Windows Phone 7's market share grew to 2% with 3.6 million units.
What do you think of the numbers? Will we see even better results for Android handsets in Q4?


Red Headed Femme: "The ballot is stronger than the bullet"
Charlie Pierce goes ballistic, and righteously so, over the subject of voter suppression.
There's also a very telling comment from Barry Friedman.
Just because there are two sides to every story doesn't mean there are two legitimate (and sane) sides to every story.
Still, one must ask why this is so popular among certain Republican governors and legislatures. Well, which party do poor people, and brown people, and students, and even a fair amount of elderly people, vote for?
This should be a national scandal. Hearings should be held, and journalists should be shouting this from the rooftops. The Repugs basically hate President Obama so much they are willing to do anything to defeat him, including rigging the game in their favor. Of course, the Republican propaganda machine, Fake Noise, is a big help in convincing people this falsehood is true.
We can't afford to get distracted with this election, folks. The Republican endgame is in sight.


Royal FloraHolland switched from a General Members' Meeting (GMM) to a Members' Council on 1 January 2019. The object was to increase member commitment and to improve discussions about cooperative subjects between members, the Management Board and the Supervisory Board (SB).
42 members were appointed to the Members' Council during the GMM of 6 December 2018. They represent the total membership of Royal FloraHolland and are a good reflection of this.
How does a Members' Council work?
There are many impactful initiatives within Royal FloraHolland that influence our future organization and the sale of our products. It is crucial that we allow our members to be heard clearly from the start and that we strengthen our mutual bonds and the sense of union and entrepreneurship.
The Members' Council is the link between the members, the Management Board and the SB and it consults members during interactive consultation sessions. During these sessions, members discuss important strategic themes. The results form the basis of the discussion that the Members' Council will have with the Management Board. Members can also approach the Members' Council directly about matters that they think are relevant. This way, members are involved in the decision-making process at an earlier stage and have more influence.
Management Committee: This committee is concerned with appointments, functioning, training, possible establishment issues (such as amending the regulations), allowances and remuneration.
Strategy Committee: This committee is concerned with strategic subjects in dialogue with the company and consequently prepares an important part of the advisory role of the Members' Council.
Finance Committee: This committee is concerned with the financial aspects of the cooperative in dialogue with the company.
Member Loyalty Committee: This committee prepares the various aspects of member loyalty, such as the consultation sessions with members and other meetings and contact moments.
The committees prepare subjects and advise the Members' Council about them. The final decision-making process takes place in the Members' Council.
We want to be a cooperative in which members are involved in important strategic themes from the start. We want members to constantly discuss important themes, shape the cooperative of the future together and continue to develop.


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Q: Multiplex Akka sources/flows based on condition Is there a way to multiplex two or more Akka sources or flows based on some external condition? It could look like this:
def cond: Boolean = ???

val src1 = Source.fromIterator(i1)
val src2 = Source.fromIterator(i2)
val src3 = Source.mux(src1, src2, cond)

Depending on cond result src3 should contain either items from src1 or items from src2, never both.
I have found what seems to be the opposite operation divertTo. At the same time, none of the fan-in operations seem to support conditional merging.

A: I would suggest something along the following:
def mux[T](a: Source[T, Any], b: Source[T, Any])(cond: Int => Boolean): Source[T, Any] = {
  a.map((1, _)).merge(b.map((2, _)))
    .filter(t => cond(t._1))
    .map(_._2)
}

Simply put, it attaches an identifier to the element emitted by each source (here 1, 2, but could be anything), then filters with the provided cond function to keep only the elements coming from the currently selected source, then maps back to the element.
I think zip is not a good idea because it "Emits when all of the inputs have an element available", i.e. even if there is an element available from source A and you actually want to switch to source A, zip will wait until there is an element available in B before emitting (ref).
On the other hand, merge will emit immediately when any source has an available item.

A: I am not sure this is what you need, but you can try the following:
def cond: Boolean = Random.nextBoolean()

val src1 = Source.fromIterator(() => LazyList.from(1).iterator)
val src2 = Source.fromIterator(() => LazyList.from(-1, -1).iterator)
val src3 = src1.zip(src2).map(pair => if (cond) pair._1 else pair._2)

src3.runForeach(println)

In one run in Scastie, the output begins in:
1
-2
3
4
-5
-6
7
-8
-9
10
...

As you can see, in this example I randomly choose between the 2 streams.

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Duncan snubs protesting charter school parents during New York visit to promote charters that exclude parents
George N. Schmidt - May 19, 2010
Several charter school parents protested the blind support of charter schools by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan during a visit by Duncan to New York City on May 18. During the major visit by Duncan to New York City, the group of present and former charter school parents came out publicly in opposition to Duncan's plans to visit one controversial New York charter school, and to Duncan's plan to try and force the New York State Legislature to expand New York's charter schools. When one dissatisfied charter school parent tried to set up a meeting with Duncan about the parents' objections to the current system under which New York charters operate, Duncan first gave her his standard Chicago dodge ("I'll get back to you about that…" which he never did) and then simply turned his back and got into his chauffeur driven car and sped away.
The details of the opposition to charters by charter parents was outlined in a May 18 press release circulated by a New York group called "Class Size Matters. The text of the press release follows:
Charter School Parents Protest Sec Of Education Duncan's Visit To NYC Charter School
CHARTER SCHOOL PARENTS PROTEST DUNCAN'S VISIT TO NYC CHARTER SCHOOL
Before raising the cap, charter and district parents demand more transparency, accountability, equity and parent input at charter schools
NEW YORK, NY (May 18, 2010) Today, current and former charter school parents protested the appearance of Secretary Duncan's visit to Kings Collegiate Charter School in Brooklyn, one of the chain of charter schools run by Uncommon Schools. They called attention to the fact that Duncan's attempt to pressure the Legislature to raise the cap on charters ignores the many flaws in the current system, including the lack of sufficient financial oversight, excessive discipline at charter schools and the suppression of parent and student rights.
According to Leslie-Ann Byfield, a charter school parent who advocates for parents with children experiencing abusive practices at charter schools, "Increasing the number of charter schools without acknowledging the growing list of complaints and concerns, AND without providing remedies, is irresponsible at least, and even more so when supported by the Secretary of Education. Today, I waited in the rain until I could ask Secretary Duncan when he would talk to charter parents to hear their concerns. He politely responded that he does talk to parents and was willing to meet with us. But when I asked how we could arrange this, I immediately became invisible, as he turned his back, walked away and shut his car door. Now I understand how it is that Secretary Duncan says there is zero opposition to his charter school proposals. Today, Secretary Duncan deemed me a zero."
According to Mona Davids, President of the NY Charter Parents Association, "Uncommon Schools does not allow Parent Associations of any kind. We have been helping a parent at the Kings Collegiate School for several months. We need far more transparency and a voice for parents at all charter schools, to stop their abusive practices. Secretary Duncan should explain what he is going to do to ensure that corporate chicanery, corruption and financial mismanagement does not happen at charter schools, and should have addressed the plight of the parents at Kings Collegiate when he visited that school. That would show he truly cares about our children!"
Samantha Jeffrey, a parent at Kings Collegiate Charter School, says, "I support the charter school system, however I believe they have not reached their potential so that my child can reach his potential as well. I would like to work with them on real solutions that focus on the child's academic excellence, as opposed to the distractions of the current disciplinary code and policy. I have also been ignored when I asked for essential information that I deserve as a parent. Parents at our school as well as other charter schools need a voice."
Data from the State Education Department for Kings Collegiate shows that while there are 90 fifth graders, this number shrinks to 53 students in the seventh grade.
Khem Irby, parent leader in District 13 and a former parent at Leadership Prep Charter School, one of the Uncommon Schools chain, said: "It was very disrespectful of Secretary Duncan not to visit K588 today, the public school co-located in the building with Kings Collegiate. He should be reminded that charter schools are NOT the cure-all. We were told by the attorney of Uncommon Schools to cease and desist our efforts to form a Parent Association at the school. The practices at Leadership Prep continue to degrade the self-esteem of children. Many of their students have been suspended for trivial reasons like "yawning too loud", and they have had a mass exodus of students who have returned to neighborhood schools. They also have used ACS as a tool to suppress parent complaints."
Lydia Temples, a former parent at Leadership Prep, said: "When I had concerns about the unfairness of the disciplinary procedures at the school, I used all the legal avenues of redress at my disposal. I filed grievances with the school, the board of trustees, the SUNY Charter School Institute, the Board of Regents, and finally, the State Education Commissioner, and none of them responded. Instead, the school called ACS to try to shut down my complaints and they took my daughter away from me for two days. I finally had to take my child out of the school."
Leonie Haimson, Executive Director of Class Size Matters, says: "We object to Duncan's political pressure to force our state to raise the cap on charters, without any protections in place to prevent financial corruption and abuse of power. He has said that there is "zero" opposition to his policies, and yet more than two thousand people have signed our petition against raising the charter cap in the last two weeks. We also resent the way the charter lobby is spreading disinformation, including the false claim that the "Race to the Top" funding can be used to prevent layoffs at schools. As Kathleen Grimm pointed out at City Council hearings last week, the use of this federal grant program is very restrictive and cannot be used for these purposes."
Lisa Donlan, President of the Community Education Council in District 1, where bitter battles have occurred over charter schools occupying space in existing public schools, concludes: "The US Dept of Education should be using its leadership to encourage states to adopt real solutions to the problems of our schools, including admissions plans that reduce racial and economic isolation; smaller class sizes; and greater opportunities for early childhood education. Arne Duncan has ignored all these issues in favor of a narrow political agenda to promote privatization."
Class Size Matters and the NY Charter Parents Association have sponsored a petition to the State Legislature, urging them to adopt protections for parents and students and enhanced accountability for charter schools before lifting the cap. The petition has received more than 2,000 signatures in the last two weeks, and can be viewed at http://www.change.org/petitions/view/vote_no_to_raising_the_cap_on_charter_schools
The two groups have also formulated a framework of common principles for charter and district schools, demanding more accountability for the spending of taxpayer, including audits from the State Comptroller and barring profit-making charter operators from making money off our children. It also calls for more voice for parents, including the need for every charter school to have a Parents Association and a parent sitting on its board. The framework document can be accessed at: http://www.classsizematters.org/common_principles_v3.pdf
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6 Veterans of Gus Bradley's System the Raiders Should Look Into
The Las Vegas Raiders have hired former Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley to the same position. The hire is a positive step towards fixing a sub par defensive unit.
Bradley's hiring has garnered positive reviews. However, the Raiders' defense is in need of a lot more than that. It needs a large influx of talent to a roster that lacks both high-end talent and depth. Luckily for Las Vegas, Bradley has collected experience in recent years giving him connections to many talented defensive players.
Most of these players would not be big-time additions though. Rather, they would be veterans that can help teach young guys the ropes and provide depth. Here are a few the Raiders could look to add.
Melvin Ingram
Bradley is from the Seattle Seahawks coaching tree, which predominantly employs 4-3 defenses in a Cover 3 shell. In order to make this happen successfully, the Raiders will need to be able to consistently get pressure with just four down lineman. One of Bradley's best pass rushers from his time in Los Angeles could help.
Coming off a rough year, Melvin Ingram had zero sacks in 2020. Nevertheless, this is not indicative of his play as he is one of the more consistent sack producers in the NFL. The veteran has logged 49 sacks throughout his eight-year career. He could be a solid pass rushing presence across from Maxx Crosby and at the very least, on occasion, rush the passer.
K.J. Wright
Seahawks LB K.J. Wright has long been a steady and reliable contributor. It was Bradley who was his first defensive coordinator and made him a starter in his rookie year. On the Raiders, the linebacker would add to a linebacker group that annually needs all the help it can get. The Raiders may not re-sign Nicholas Morrow. That would make the linebacker position an even bigger weakness and give Wright the ability to become a starter. This reunion makes too much sense.
#Seahawks LB KJ Wright with the huge hit on Stefon Diggs. It wasn't a penalty, either. pic.twitter.com/gzawdRBe5d
— Clint Lamb (@ClintRLamb) August 25, 2018
A Couple of Former Legion of Boom Members
The Seahawks legendary Legion of Boom defense propelled them to back to back Super Bowl appearances, and helped give the franchise its only Lombardi. Bradley was not with Seattle for these Super Bowl runs, as he had already become the Jaguars head coach. However, he played a role on helping build that stout defense. Two members of this legendary team will be hitting free agency in 2021.
For Richard Sherman, he will be entering his eleventh season in the NFL. After an injury-riddled season in 2020, he will be testing free agency for the second time in his career. Sherman's resumé speaks for itself. He has played in three Super Bowls (winning one), been a five time First Team All-Pro and one of the NFL's most prolific ball hawks with 36 interceptions in his career.
Now 32 years, Sherman is reaching the end of the line. He could look for a switch to safety to prolong his career. However, the Raiders could not ask for a much better teacher then the future Hall of Famer.
Richard Sherman's second interception of the season, with the assist from Nick Bosa. #49ers
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— Rob Lowder (@Rob_Lowder) October 8, 2019
Related: Twitter Reacts To Gus Bradley Reuniting With Raiders HC Jon Gruden
What about Earl Thomas?
The other member is the lately maligned Earl Thomas. Towards the end of his legendary tenure with Seattle, the safety had many disputes with management, prompting him to leave the organization and head to the Baltimore Ravens. There, he again shined as the premier center field safety in the entire league.
Heading into his second year with the Ravens, Thomas punched a teammate in practice. He was promptly released, adding to his reputation as an 'uncoachable' player and an overall loose cannon. On the field however, he is an elite player making three First Team All-Pro teams and seven of the last ten Pro Bowls.
While Thomas would be a perfect fit for the Raiders in terms of the style of player they want at one of their biggest positions of need, it's hard to imagine the Raiders taking a chance on a player with these off the field questions so recently after the Antonio Brown debacle.
INTERCEPTION @Earl_Thomas ‼ pic.twitter.com/JOlsdWRxcc
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 8, 2019
The Raiders could poach some talent from a division rival
The arch-rival Chargers have consistently put out talent on the defensive side of the ball. Their problem has been staying healthy. Two of these players will be hitting free agency this off-season. The first one is 26-year old safety Rayshawn Jenkins, who has long been a reliable backup. Jenkins is only four years into his NFL career but has recorded five interceptions in a limited role. In Las Vegas, he would have scheme familiarity and could fill a hole on a Raiders defense either as a starter or depth piece.
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The second being Jenkins former teammate in college at the University of Miami, linebacker Denzel Perryman. He is a prototypical two down, run stopping linebacker who could be a valuable asset if the Raiders choose not to bring back Raekwon McMillan. As was evident all season, Jon Gruden's team can not stop the run so anyone who specializes in this aspect should be high on the team's priority list. The hope for Perryman is that he can stay healthy as he has only played 69 games over his six year career and never finished a full season.
The Raiders can quickly turn things around on defense
While the Raiders will not sign everyone of these players and they likely would not be big time contributors, they would all represent a new type of Raiders defense and help fill the leadership void on that side of the ball. The Silver and Black's number one priority this off-season should be to rid themselves of all memories pertaining to Paul Guenther and last year's defense by adding veterans who know how to win and are familiar with the new scheme is a good first step.
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Today is D-Day: the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into force. If you're like us, you've also been spammed with GDPR updates left and right. Here's what the GDPR means for Passenger Enterprise customers. We'll keep it short, because there's not much to report.
We have added the functionality of requesting a data export or deleting an account entirely via the customer portal (account/account_settings). At any time you can request a file containing all data Phusion holds on you, in machine-readable format (JSON).
Phusion does not act as a data processor to Passenger Enterprise customers. We only process your data in the role of a data controller. That's why we won't need you to sign a data processing agreement with us.
By the way: We've diligently kept a log book of the systems and workflows that needed modifying in order to be compliant. Curious? You can read about our journey on the Phusion blog.
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The rifle sling is made in 7 mm neoprene with rubber coating which prevents the rim from sliding off the shoulder. The natural elasticity of the neoprene makes it comfortable to carry the rifle. Anti-slip backside. 100% Neoprene, 7 mm.


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Arophyton é um género botânico da família das aráceas.

Espécies
Arophyton buchetii
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These are the desk emoticons we have. We found 11 results. All of our desk smileys are free to download.
Here we have a smiley face sitting at his desk.
We'd like you to check out the paper stack smiley on this page.
We could look at this smiley face every day and never get bored!
This Table Flipping meme emoticon basically is to demonstrate frustration and rage.
The image you see above is about the act of flipping tables which is usually associated with the anger and rage typically displayed by men.
This is an image of a smiley face that has fallen asleep on a school or work desk.
This is an image of a smiley face with glasses on.
This is an image of a smiley face with a mustache who is sitting at a desk smoking a cigar.
This desk emoji is second to none.
We know all about icons and emojis and this is one of our choices!


As part of Milbon's defining line, this amazing restorative shampoo and conditioner repairs and rejuvenates for supreme shine, smoothness, softness, and strength. By infusing each strand with protein, it gives greater resilience and a youthful glow that increases with every wash.
The restorative shampoo - Gently cleanses while protecting fragile strands from friction.
The restorative treatment conditioner - Safeguards your hair from further damage with its reinforced cationized keratin, while leaving tresses with renewed elasticity and resilience.
Lightweight restorative cream - Enhances the performance of blowouts while also offering protection for your hair.
The purifying gel shampoo - Detoxifies the scalp by physically attaching to any fatty acid buildup on the scalp to lift it away without causing stress to the scalp and hair.
Lightweight hydrating treatment - Replenishes moisture and oil while also creating a natural shine to the hair, ensuring fullness.
Weightless soothing moisturizer - Promotes a healthy scalp by deeply moisturizing the root of hairs, providing a healthy scalp balance.
The defrizzing shampoo - Optimizes moisture distribution in the hair to effectively control frizz, and defines waves and curls.
Defrizzing treatment cream - Controls frizz and leaves hair more manageable by weightlessly hydrating the hair strands for optimum moisture.
Humidity blocking oil - Composed of 5 botanical oils (organ, baobab, olive, shea, and jojoba) locking in moisture throughout each hair strand.
The smoothing shampoo - Improves overall texture, leaving every strand feeling silky, smooth, and soft.
Smoothing treatment - This conditioner smoothes cuticle to enhance texture and shine.
Luminous softening oil - Luxurious oil formulated to soften and tame coarse, unruly hair, making the hair more flexible and movable. Also providing heat protection.
Inspired by the intimate knowledge of the modern woman, Kérastase continues to create bespoke products and treatments that satisfy the desire for exceptional hair.


DIY Garden Boxes: A few years ago I built a garden box that was a six foot square. We had a small yard, and I wanted a small garden to match. This six foot square garden was made from treated 1×6's. It met our needs. The only problem was that we found it was difficult to weed the middle without compacting the garden soil.
From the experience in my own past, I decided to make four 2'x2′ garden boxes at my new house. This instead of a single, larger garden. I really like garden boxes because it is easy to mow around the garden with such set borders, like the 2×6 treated lumber I used for this project.
I've been prepping the land for a garden for a few weeks now. I started by doing some stump removal. Click here to learn how to remove a stump.
Once I assembled the four garden boxes, I laid them out in the place I wanted them. I decided on a square pattern as opposed to a line.
I spaced them 3′ apart so I could get my push mower between them. At my old house, I made the mistake of putting the box garden too close to the property line. When I put in the fence, there was no longer room to mow between the garden and the fence. This time I allowed for 3′ between each box garden and 5′ from the property line on one side. I allowed for 10′ from the north property line, as I have plans for a couple of fruit trees in the corner of the lot.
After laying the garden boxes out the way I liked them, I dug out the sod and topsoil and made sure the boxes were level. I bought bagged garden soil to fill the boxes, as the soil in my yard is very sandy, and doesn't retain moisture well. I filled the garden boxes with the soil.
This year we will be growing sweet corn, broccoli, green peppers, and pumpkins. My kids also have a tomato plant and a sunflower plant from school. A very handy garden indeed!
6 – 1.5 cubic foot bags of garden soil.
Tools I used for my DIY garden boxes.


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Music
Christopher Martin (rapper) (born 1962), American rapper, known as Play, from the duo Kid 'n Play
Christopher Martin (singer) (born 1987), reggae singer/songwriter from Jamaica
Christopher Martin (trumpeter), American trumpet player
DJ Premier (Christopher Martin, born 1966), American DJ and record producer

Others
Christopher Martin (bobsleigh) (born 1945), Canadian Olympic bobsledder
Christopher Martin (Mayflower passenger) (c. 1582–1620/21), English pilgrim on The Mayflower
Christopher C. Martin, American architect
Christopher H. Martin (born 1969), American abstract artist

See also
Christopher Martin-Jenkins (1945–2013), cricket journalist
Christopher Martin Peña (born 1986), Mexican American boxer
Chris Martin (disambiguation)
Christy Martin (disambiguation)
Christian Martin (disambiguation)
Christina Martin (born 1980), comedian
Christopher Martins Pereira (born 1997), Luxembourgian footballer


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Home 420 News Medical Marijuana News CT: Applicant Seeks To Amend Wethersfield Zoning Regulations To Allow Medical Marijuana...
CT: Applicant Seeks To Amend Wethersfield Zoning Regulations To Allow Medical Marijuana Facility
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An application before the town planning and zoning commission is requesting that the town amend it's zoning regulations to allow medical marijuana dispensaries.
The application, filed last month by Rino Mozzicato of RM Realty LLC, seeks to allow dispensaries in the town center, which runs along the Silas Deane Highway from Church Street to Wells Road.
According to the application, the amendment would only allow medical marijuana dispensaries in town that are permitted by the state, and would require them to be located more than 1,000 feet from schools and churches.
The proposed amendment also would require applicants to submit floor plans, a security plan and architectural renderings.
Reached by phone on Wednesday, Mozzicato declined to comment.
The application comes as the state Department of Consumer Protection plans to award licenses for at least three and as many as 10 new medical marijuana facilities to keep up with demand by the state's growing number of medical marijuana patients. As of early February, 23,000 people statewide, including about 5,800 in Hartford County, were registered with the program.
In 2014, a proposal by a Rocky Hill pharmaceutical company for a medical marijuana dispensary at 125 Silas Deane Highway was rejected after opponents argued it would change the character of the town and attract more crime.
Opponents also argued that with a dispensary in Hartford and South Windsor, there was no need for one in Wethersfield.
Connecticut currently has nine dispensaries in Hartford, Milford, Branford, Waterbury, Bethel, South Windsor, Milford, Uncasville and Bristol. There are 807 physicians in the state registered to certify qualifying patients.
To qualify for medical marijuana, patients need to be suffering from one of 22 medical conditions including cancer and Parkinson's disease.
A public hearing on the proposal is planned for March 6.
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Once the property has been selected the property has a transfer tax applied (6% of the property price) which needs to be paid.
The property registration office is where the deeds are transferred into the Buyer's name and this will incur a fee in the region of €300. There will be notary charges - the charge being dependent on the purchase price.
Buyers often need to pay for the Seller's legal costs but fees can be negotiated.
Some properties are not registered with a title deed so it is important to ascertain the title deed from the Seller.
The Preliminary Contracts are drawn up and legal, local and regional authority searches take place.
An official valuation report is compiled and a certified structural survey is done on the property.
A general detail report is produced and the documents prepared for the Notary.
In total you should allow 10% of the purchase price for taxes and charges.


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Contracted by the CTDOT, GM2 provided bridge inspection and design services for the major rehabilitation of this historic built-up open spandrel, steel arch bridge. The severity of the deterioration necessitated the removal and dismantling of particular elements for repair and development of a paint system that worked under crevice corrosion conditions. GM2 developed the consequent final design of this bridge including the related environmental permit applications, PS&E contract documents, construction staging plans and Maintenance and Protection of Traffic.


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Motor doping case closed after two-year inquiry
French authorities conclude investigation having discovered no additional evidence of the use of electronic motors in elite cycling.
June 27, 2020 VeloNews.com
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French authorities have closed their investigation into mechanical doping in elite cycling.
The National Financial Prosecutor's Office (PNF) began a deep dive into the use of mini-motors inside the frames of bikes late 2017 after Belgian rider Femke Van den Driessche was found to have a motor-driven crankset installed in her bike at the 2016 world cyclocross championships. An amateur French rider was also found to be "motor-doping" in local races through the 2017 season.
Financial magistrates powering the investigation were investigating what had been thought could be a plot that involved "high-level" riders that could have benefitted from "the latest technological advances in the field of electronic motors."
However, L'Equipe reported Saturday that the PNF's investigation alongside the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) has come to a close having found no further evidence. The CEA had been assisting develop thermal scanning technology to detect motors of so-called "motor doping."
The PNF's investigation included questioning the claimed inventor of the miniature motors that could be installed in a bike frame, Istvan Varjas. They also reached out to senior officials at the UCI, only to receive no input from several former members of the governing body.
Belgian rider Van den Driessche was banned for six years on the discovery of the motor in her 'cross bike. The revelation prompted an introduction of a range protocol designed to prevent the recurrence of such practices. The UCI trialed various methods of checking for motorized bicycles in the years after the Van den Dreissche case only to abandon them due to defective technology and misleading results.
In 2017, former pro Jean-Christophe Péraud was appointed as the UCI "Manager of Equipment," charged with leading the "fight against technological fraud." In 2019, the governing promised the introduction of a range of new methods to detect for "mechanized doping" in races alongside the use of X-Ray testing and tablet scanners to establish the presence of micro-motors.
Femke Van Den Driessche
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Heisei Kotohime (平成琴姫) will release their new single Darkness ~ Kokoro no Yami (Darkness~心の闇) on April 8.
This is the 2nd single from Heisei Kotohime (平成琴姫).
6 versions are available. The track listing is different for each one of them.
Heisei Kotohime (平成琴姫) will release their new single Melody (メロディ) on June 26.
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Videos of the live performances of the idol group have been released.
Nagoya Idol Style 2012 Vol.2 (アイドルスタイルinオゾンVol.2) will be held on March 24 at Club Ozon, Nagoya.
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Yesterday, Producing More with Less was launched at the Danish UN Mission's office in New York, where 60 people participated. Since the paper is intended as a contribution to solving the UN's World Sustainable Development Goal, it seemed fitting to launch it while the UN High-Level Political Forum takes place in New York these days (the UN High-Level Political Forum is an annual event, where selected world goals are being evaluated).
As part of the launch, a panel debate was held, composed of Daniel Crespo Calleja, Director-General of the European Commission DG ENV (Directorate-General for Environment), Karen Hækkerup, Managing Director of Agriculture and Food, and Adam Monroe, President of the Americas, Novozymes. The debate was moderated by Andrew Steer, President, and CEO of the World Resources Institute. In addition, the welcoming speech was conducted by the State of Greens Director, Finn Mortensen together with the Danish UN Mission's Ambassador, Peter Lehmann Nielsen.
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Q: Custom directive blocked I have defined a custom directive like this:
.directive('row', [function() {
    return {
        restrict: 'E',
        templateUrl: 'chrome://mailtowebmails/content/resources/directives/row.htm'
    };
}])

But when I try using it I get this error:
"Error: [$sce:insecurl] Blocked loading resource from url not allowed by $sceDelegate policy.  URL: chrome://mailtowebmails/content/resources/directives/row.htm
TRY 0
I tried santizing like this:
.config( [
    '$compileProvider',
    function( $compileProvider )
    {
        $compileProvider.aHrefSanitizationWhitelist(/^\s*(filesystem:chrome):/);
    }
])

But its not fixing it.
This is for an addon so the path to my file is on the filesystem.
TRY 1
I also tried:
var ANG_APP = angular.module('mailtowebmails', [])
    .config(['$sceDelegateProvider', function ($sceDelegateProvider) {

        $sceDelegateProvider.resourceUrlWhitelist(['self', new RegExp('chrome')]);

    }])

I get this error then:

Error: [$injector:modulerr] Failed to instantiate module mailtowebmails due to:
  [$injector:modulerr] Failed to instantiate module $sceDelegateProvider due to:
  [$injector:nomod] Module '$sceDelegateProvider' is not available! You either misspelled the module name or forgot to load it. If

TRY 2
I also tried this as @Tribute recommended but it didnt work:
var ANG_APP = angular.module('mailtowebmails', [])
    .directive('row', [function() {
        return {
            restrict: 'E',
            templateUrl: 'chrome://mailtowebmails/content/resources/directives/row.htm'
        };
    }])
    .controller('BodyController', ['$scope', '$sce', function($scope, $sce) {

        $scope.trustSrc = function(src) {
            return $sce.trustAsResourceUrl(src);
        };

A: You "Try 1" approach should work. However the regex has to be changed.
.config(['$sceDelegateProvider', function($sceDelegateProvider) {

  $sceDelegateProvider.resourceUrlWhitelist(['self', 'chrome://mailtowebmails/**/*.html']);

}])


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Start time is weigh in-Weigh-in is from 8:15 am to 9:30 am with the meeting from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. For weigh-ins, you can show up anytime between 8:15 am and 9:30 am.


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Google Apps Premier Edition (Google Office) Reviews
Home»Cloud & Internet»Cloud Computing»Google Apps Premier Edition (Google Office) Reviews
Google Apps is a powerful web based Internet communication, productivity and collaboration tools which includes word processing, spreadsheet, calendaring, email and instant messaging capabilities. Google Apps has been available for free to the public since August 2006 with initial service coverage (now become free Standard Edition) includes the large storage-capacity email service Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Talk, and the Google Start Page feature, with additional inclusion of Docs & Spreadsheets and Page Creator, all compatible with the BlackBerry version of Gmail's mobile application.
Google Apps Premier Edition (GAPE), which charges $50 annual fee per user account, upgrade email storage space to 10 GB, offers APIs for business integration for user provisioning and management, single sign-on, and mail gateways support, comes with 99.9 % uptime Service Level Agreements and 24×7 support and email migration tool. All services will be hosted by Google, with no hardware or software to download, install or maintain. With all features pack into one package, Google Apps has effectively became Google Office productivity suite that can be substitute and replacement to phase out Microsoft Office and Exchange Server.
PC World (dead link) has a first look into Google Apps Premier Edition and concludes that given all the features and tools that come with the free Standard edition of Google Apps, businesses may have a hard time justifying $50 per user per year for the Premium edition. For 100 users, that's $5,000 a year, basically for some phone call support (which you probably won't need, the interface is so intuitive), guaranteed e-mail uptime, more e-mail storage and an API or two. Leave it to IT departments to decide if that's worth it for them.
SeekingAlpha (dead link) has a hand-on on GAPE and has a few problems such as a domain name is needed, no service level agreement (SLA) can be found, employees can't call Google for help according to the Google Apps Premier Edition terms, no publicity, and there is no guarantee on the safety and availability of data stored on Google server. Finally, "I had to call Google tech support. A fine chap in Europe answered the phone (I'm a bit surprised it wasn't offshore) told me that there's no way to change the domain. The solution: He wiped out my original account and I have to start from scratch. On the bright side my credit card was never charged. Overall, however, this does seem to be a lot of work and if you're not motivated to ditch Microsoft I'm not sure you're going Google Apps Premier."
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10 communities will receive funding to help fight binge drinking and underage drinking over the next two years.
• The City of Lincoln's proposal to develop social media to links between evening safety wardens, street pastors and local police to better address weekday problem drinking and anti-social behaviour in the city centre. They will tackle the repercussion of the rapid expansion of students and visitors to the city centre.
• The local community in Moseley, Birmingham wants to establish a lasting solution to the stubborn issue of street drinking and its associated problems of begging, littering and rough sleeping by giving local people a direct say in deciding how their project develops and how the budget is spent.
• Newcastle wants to work with young people and their families to address crime and anti-social behaviour in two inner suburbs: Elswick; and Benwell and Scotswood, where local surveys suggest that a third of people polled, consider drunk and rowdy behaviour to be a problem.
• Shropshire, whose project will focus on five of the county's public parks which experience seasonal summertime issues around underage drinking and anti-social behaviour. The Shropshire Safer Stronger Communities Board will work with local police, trading standards and retailers to confiscate alcohol from minors, tackle proxy buying and work with young people on developing positive park-based activities.
The effectiveness of these programs will be measured in several different ways including, any reductions in the number of anti-social behaviour incidents involving alcohol, the number of A&E admissions and ambulance call outs involving drinking, the alcohol consumption levels of young people and the amount of alcohol purchased on behalf of people under 18. To insure these criteria are met, Baroness Newlove has promised to work closely with each of the 10 areas.
"I am delighted that the Fund was 10-times oversubscribed, but not really surprised. I have always believed there is a seam of active citizens prepared and willing to work at creating safer, happier communities together with the agencies there to help them. This response proves it. We shall mine these wonderful examples of fresh ideas and local solutions to tackle alcohol misuse and the crime and blight that follows. In two years these areas will be transformed. I intend to support them all the way and ensure others follow their trail blazing progress."
The 10 communities selected to receive funding are Bury, Greater Manchester, Chelmsford, Essex, Cornwall, County Durham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Maidstone, Kent, Moseley, Birmingham, Newcastle, Shropshire and Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Each of these projects will receive around £45,000 per year for two years. The projects will also have the backing of local authorities, police and retailers to help make this two year plan a success.


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Formerly, xcsWaitForIntegration and xcsStatusToShell took a sha parameter. They now take a buildNumber instead. The use of a sha does not actually identify a particular build in the case that multiple integrations run on the same sha. See #6 for details.
xcsIntegrateNow now returns a build number to stdout. See #6 for details.
For tips on migrating existing scripts, to support the above two changes, see the new example in the wiki.
Possibly? resolving Assertion: Could not checkout sources because source control information could not be loaded. Please try again later. See https://forums.developer.apple.com/thread/18030 for more information.


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To understand the situation around child labor in Vietnam, Athena recently conducted field research and mapping around the '5 Ps'. These include Policy, Program, Processes, Penetration and Partnerships. It also assessed available data, reports and literature to identify key drivers and roles behind children working in the country. Athena additionally conducted in-depth interviews with governmental, non-governmental, bilateral and multilateral agencies and select private stakeholders. It worked to identify areas demanding improvement and it generated recommendations based upon field research, global benchmarks and comparable case studies. This resulted in policy briefs and a road-map for the transformation of children working in Vietnam.


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Tag Archives: Blue Danube
Oct 14, 2011 · 8:30 am
"Britain's Got Talent" – a farting fine is not full-blown enough to clear the air
The saga of my chum Mr Methane being falsely accused of humiliating the Romanian people by farting their national anthem on Britain's Got Talent (which I mentioned in blogs here and then here) has, in theory, come to a sudden end with the Romanian TV station involved, Antena3, being fined £10,000 lei (roughly £2,000) by CNA, the country's National Audiovisual Council.
This followed complaints to the regulatory body by the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the President's Office and by Mr Methane himself.
It seems to me to be quite an insignificant fine for a TV station (which had basically stolen the Britain's Got Talent footage without paying for it, let alone the fact they re-dubbed the sound to make political capital out of it).
Mr Methane is certainly not satisfied. He tells me:
"I don't think the fine reflects the personal injustice I suffered at being misrepresented by seeming to make a political statement which I of course never made, which then infuriated Romanian citizens and caused them to have anger towards me.
"That issue still needs to be addressed by a full-blown apology from the television programme or even an invitation to perform the Blue Danube (the original tune farted in Britain's Got Talent) live on their show so people can see and hear the truth. You have to be in the studio to smell it!
"I have sent my own complaint in to CNA and I'll give them time to address it and get back to me but, if nothing satisfactory is received within the next few weeks, then I'll be asking Equity to take the matter further as I think the current fine has been fast-tracked by the ruling political party and takes only their own narrow political issues into account with no regard to the very real wider human injustices that I have suffered."
One of the most extraordinary things I find in the whole surreal saga is the speed with which the Romanian regulatory body acted. The programme was transmitted last Thursday evening; the decision and fine by the regulatory authority happened this Thursday. In Britain, our regulatory body Ofcom would have taken months.
Filed under Comedy, Romania, Television
Tagged as Blue Danube, Britain's Got Talent, fart, farting, Mr Methane, Ofcom, Romania, television, TV
"Britain's Got Talent" political farting scandal rumbles on in Romania
The saga of my chum Mr Methane – the world's only professionally performing flatulist – outraging the Romanian nation by seeming to fart the Romanian national anthem on TV show Britain's Got Talent – which I blogged about here two days ago – continues apace.
TalkbackThames, the producers and copyright holders of Britain's Got Talent have confirmed that Antena3, the Romanian TV station which broadcast the doctored clip, did not have rights to the clip and Mr Methane has lodged an official complaint with the First Secretary at the Romanian Embassy in London.
This is Mr Methane's e-mail to the embassy:
From: B.O. Productions Ltd
Sent: Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 12:50
Subject: Complaint about Romanian TV show Stirea Zilei
Dear Mrs Bianca Mina,
I wish to register a complaint about one of your broadcasters Antena3 and, in particular, a Current Affairs programme called Stirea Zilei (News of the Day) hosted by Gabriela Vranceanu Firea.
On Thursday 6th October 2011, presenter Gabriela Vranceanu Firea was hosting a serious political debate which included former Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Nastase. In this debate they used footage of my Britain's Got Talent appearance but overdubbed the Blue Danube tune with the Romanian National Anthem: it appeared to viewers that I was farting to your national anthem. This upset Romanian citizens who wrote to me and left messages at YouTube before realising it was a fake.
I have checked with TalkbackThames, the production company that makes and owns Britain's Got Talent and they say they did not license this footage to be used by Antena3.
I object to what Antena3 and Stirea Zilei did because I was used to make a political statement when in fact I do not know the political situation in Romania. The fake transmission enraged Romanian citizens and caused them see me as an object of hate when in fact I had not done anything and I was not involved in anyway.
I would like to think that the Romanian Government has some regulation of its media and that it can register my complaint and correct the injustice by getting the show to transmit a full blown apology for inciting hatred against me by using copyrighted footage without permission and altering it thereby creating a fake impression to viewers that was totally false.
You can see more information including footage of the show here.
https://thejohnfleming.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/farting-around-with-mr-methane-causes-national-outrage-in-romania/
Paul Oldfield (Mr. Methane!)
I was amused to see Mr Methane ask for a "a full blown" apology…
How apt. How very apt.
Mr M has now received a reply to his email from the Second Secretary at the Romanian Embassy in London:
Dear Mr Oldfield,
The only regulator for the audio visual sector in Romania is the National Audiovisual Council of Romania known as CNA.
Their job is to ensure that Romania 's TV and radio stations operate in an environment of free speech, responsibility and competitiveness. You can file a complaint by submitting a letter directly to the address:
CONSILIUL NATIONAL AL AUDIOVIZUALULUI — CNA
Bd. Libertatii Nr. 14, Sector 5
Bucuresti 050706
Or using their e-mail address: cna@cna.ro
Or by Fax at 00 40 21 305 5356 or 00 40 21 305 5354
More details about the activities of CNA you can find on their website:
http://www.cna.ro/-English-.html
I hope this information will be useful, should you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us. For what is worth, I can assure you that the Romanian Ministry for Foreign Affairs already sent a complaint in this case.
Narcisa Nita
I can but surmise the reason that the Romanian Ministry for Foreign Affairs has "already sent a complaint in this case" is that, I am told, the TV station in question – Antena3 – supports the opposition party in Romania and that they want to cause embarrassment and aggro to the station.
According to My Man in Bucharest (yes, I have one) one of the participants on the TV discussion show – "a quite well-known journalist and political commentator in Romania" – suggested after the Britain's Got Talent clip was screened that, among other things, the Romanian government should sue the British show's producers or Mr Methane himself for defaming Romania.
Now, perhaps, the Romanian government has the TV station in its sights.
The whole Stirea Zilei show is online here:
http://inregistrari.antena3.ro/view-06_Oct-2011-Stirea_Zilei-10.html
with the relevant clip 16 minutes 25 seconds into the show.
The relevant clip itself was posted on YouTube at:
which, one suspects, is where the TV station half-inched it from.
In the meantime, Mr Methane has complained to the National Audiovisual Council of Romania.
Watch this space. Mr Methane is not farting around in this case.
Filed under Comedy, Politics, Romania, Television
Tagged as Adrian Nastase, Antena3, Blue Danube, Britain's Got Talent, Bucharest, fart, farter, government, Mr Methane, national anthem, Paul Oldfield, politics, regulation, Romania, TalkbackThames, television, TV


Tailgating has changed. It's no longer as simple as parking at the game, pulling out a cooler, and firing up the portable grill. Tailgaters today expect seating, shade, a variety of food options, and pre-game entertainment. As a result, it's not unusual to see TVs, satellite radio on sound systems, video game consoles, portable refrigerators, etc....and all of these devices need power.
The ArkPak is a versatile portable-power solution for all types of trips - including trips to the stadium.
While many tailgaters use their vehicle to power electronics - or bring along a portable generator - there are problems with both of these options...which is why we think every tailgater would like to have their very own ArkPak.
Here are 10 reasons to use the ArkPak for your next tailgating adventure.
Tailgaters can unknowingly drain their vehicle's battery if they're not careful, and once it's drained it takes a jump start to get going.
What's more, draining your vehicle battery can erase vehicle presets. This doesn't just mean you lose your radio station preferences - it can also mean a loss of any fuel and shift maps that your vehicle has built for itself (something that newer vehicles do). By using an ArkPak instead of your vehicle's battery system, you don't have to worry about needing a jump.
Like we mentioned above, many tailgaters will drain their vehicle's battery during tailgating season. This can cause long-term damage to the battery, as most car batteries aren't designed to be completely discharged (most starter batteries aren't designed to be discharged more than 25%, in fact).
The ArkPak is designed to be used with deep-cycle lead acid batteries, which are designed to be deeply discharged without damage. What's more, the ArkPak's built-in charging and conditioning system helps protect and restore batteries that have been deeply discharged.
Even if you don't want to use the ArkPak to power an LCD television, game console, etc., you can still use it to keep your phone and tablet (along with all of your friend's phones and tablets) completely charged. The ArkPak comes with two (2) 12VDC cigarette lighter style plugins as well as a standard USB port. With adapters, that could be used to power multiple phone or tablet chargers.
The ArkPak can be used to power a small refrigerator for days. We've had customers tell us the ArkPak has powered computers, 40" LCD TVs, gaming consoles, all sorts of LED lighting, etc. This means you can entertain your guests at your next tailgate party with live TV, fantasy football updates, etc.
Tailgating often takes place during a variety of weather conditions. With the ArkPak's sturdy design, it can handle less than ideal weather conditions. This peace of mind helps keep your focus where it should be – cheering for your team!
NOTE: The ArkPak isn't designed to be submerged. You need to keep it dry. But it's not like you have to worry if someone kicks it, rests a foot on it, etc. It's rugged enough for camping and boating, so it's good to go for tailgating.
A great feature with the ArkPak is the battery life indicator display on instrument panel. This panel is a key part of the ArkPak and displays useful information like how much power is left. With this information, you can better manage your power usage.
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If your idea of tailgating is spending the day outside, you can connect a solar panel to your ArkPak and keep it charged. All you need is a solar charge controller.
NOTE: You won't be able to use the ArkPak and charge with the solar panel at the same time.
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A new permanent audio system structured around the Meyer Sound MINA line array loudspeaker is destined to bring even greater versatility to City Casino Basel [German: Stadt-Casino Basel].
Part of Switzerland's cultural landscape since 1824, City Casino Basel occupies two multipurpose spaces in addition to the Musiksaal, its principal concert hall. Musiksaal regularly hosts 1,500 people with performances from the world's leading orchestral ensembles, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the London Symphony. Until recently, there was little call for sound reinforcement because the programming was dominated by unamplified music.
In the past few years, however, interest in jazz, blues, and stand-up comedy has grown, highlighting the inadequacies of the Musiksaal's long-serving loudspeakers. With many touring productions bringing in their own sound reinforcement equipment, the Musiksaal team decided that it needed a high-quality loudspeaker system. It would serve the dual purpose of satisfying customers and providing a new revenue stream for Casino-Association Basel [German: Casino-Gesellschaft Basel], the non-profit organization that operates the City Casino Basel complex.
Configured for optimum versatility, the Musiksaal's new system includes 20 MINA line array loudspeakers, two UPJ-1P VariO loudspeakers, two UPJunior VariO loudspeakers, two UPA-1P loudspeakers, six UPM-1P loudspeakers, two 700-HP subwoofers, 16 MM-4XP self-powered loudspeakers, and a Galileo loudspeaker management system with two Galileo 616 processors.
Slovenian a cappella choir Perpetuum Jazzile and Turkish music star Ferhat Göçer are just two of the acts to have already benefited from the power and clarity of the new Meyer Sound system. "The response from our customers and clients has been very positive," Koeb says.
Installation was undertaken by Landau Electronic in collaboration with M&R Multimedia Productions GmbH, which will provide ongoing maintenance and support. A Yamaha LS9 series mixer and microphones from DPA, Shure, and Sennheiser were also part of the upgrade.